Sandy Township High School - Flambeau Yearbook (Du Bois, PA)

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Page Fourteen THE FLAMBEAU WILLIAM SIMGF.LMYER. A. B„ A. M.. I d. I). (¥| ILLIAM W. SPKiKLMYER attended a rural school until 1892, then entered Missionary Institute in 1892, and hy spring term was able to prepare for college. He taught a rural school during the years 1893, 1894 and 1895. In the fall of 1896 he entered Susquehanna I niversity, took the classical course, and graduated with honors in the class of 1900, with A. B. degree. During his college years Mr. Spigelmyer was end on the varsity football team, played a violin in the orchestra, and sang tenor in the (llee Club. In the season of 1900 he was manager of the baseball team. In 1903 he received the degree of A. M. and in 1918 degree of Doctor of Pedagogy was conferred by Susquehanna University. For eight years he was principal of the Lewis Township High School and was Superintendent of Public Schools of Union County for fourteen years. In 1922 he was elected Supervising Principal of Sandy Township Schools and in 1924, when the district was made independent, he was elected as Sandy Township’s first Superintendent. Sandy has been very fortunate in securing his services and we hope we may continue to have him at the head of our schools.

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THE FLAMBEAU Page Thirteen DEDICATION Frank S. Attinger. B. S. Whose eminent fairness has XVon us, his Friends, and ever l(cpt our esteem. Whose kindliness, unassuming modesty, deep sincerity}. ever increasing teaching poiver, and xvhole hearted interest in the xvelfare of the students have assured him a place in the hearts of every Sandy student. To him JVC affectionately dedicate this issue of THE FI.AMBEAU FRANK S. ATTIXGKR was born March 15, 1895, at Port Trevorton, Pa. His early life was spent in rural school. In 1912 lie decided to go to school and entered I ehanon Valley Academy. After a few weeks there lie decided that there was no place like home, and home he went. The fall of 1913 lie went back and graduated from that institution with honors in 1915. He continued his studies in college there until the spring of ’17 when he enlisted in the U. S. A. A. S. and served his country for two years. It was during the Aisne offensive that he won a divi ‘ ' ! ‘‘ , given by General Poignon. Af- ter returning from France, he started to teach and at the same time continued his studies at Susquehanna University. He was graduated from that institution in ’22 and came to us as Principal of the High School, lie has served in that capacity for three years. 12638182

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THE FLAMBEAU Page Fifteen MISS HELEN (I. BAILEY DuKoim High School, 1917 Indinnn Stale Normal, 1919 Pennsylvania Slate College Miss Hailey is probably the best known teacher in Sniuly, having been in our scliool Tor live years. She is ready to advise and iu lp everyone la may need her assistance. The pupil- ot Sandy High will never lack !' ,n n r,mas long as Miss Bailey is U H‘: lien will always 1h» a warm pot in the hearts of the (Mass of '2. ) tor her. Social Science Librarian MISS RUTH IRENE BOND. A. II, B. 0. Unenwamp Township High School. 1920 Kcyntone State Normal School, 1922 Susquehanna University, 1921 King’s School of Oratory (Summer), 1921 MMiis is Miss Bond's first year with us but so far she has lived up to tile saying, “Hood goods are done up in small packages. The success of the plays that the school has given depended upon her excellent coaching. Something seems to tell us that she has another ambition to fulfil other than teaching school all her life. We wish her success in whatever it mav ht . English MISS VIRGINIA GOI'LI) COOK. B. S. Leech burg High School, 1919 ('nivernity of Pittsburgh. 1923 One of the jolliest teachers in our midst is our Science Teacher, Miss Cook. She coached our girls’ basket-hall team and gave the orchestra a start, adding much to the activities of the school. She believes in furnishing the car. even if it isn’t leap year, and uses her Ohlsinohile to quite an advantage. Here’s hoping Sandy will he fortunate in securing her services for the coming year. Science