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

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I arl M. Brewer . . . Supervising Principal Reynoldsville High School, Clarion Stale Teachers College Duke University, 1926, Penn State It is with sincere appreciation and pleasure that we recognize Mr. Brewer as our supervising principal, for we know that we are fortunate in having, at the head of our schools, a man so well qualified for the position. 11 is broad and comprehensive experience in public school work was begun as a teacher in the elementary schools; and since then he has filled the positions of high school teacher, high school principal, and finally that of supervising principal. We have noted, with pride, his whole-hearted interest in keeping abreast with all of the most recent and progressive philosophies and movements in public school education, as has been evidenced by his participation at numerous professional meetings during the past year, and his efforts to modernize the curriculum, techniques and equipment of our schools. Mr. Brewer has always upheld a high standard of scholarship and at the same time has striven for a wide variety of worthy activities, especially stressing such desirable ones that offer opportunities for student initiative. We are grateful for the untiring support and thoughtful advice which Mr. Brewer has given us in the publications of our book, and we feel t hat the Flambeau owes much of its success to his fine guidance. It is with sincere regret that we leave Sandy High School and the influence of one who has contributed so much toward the broadening and enrichment of our education.

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Administration of Sandy Schools $ The Sandy Township Schools have been fortunate in having, during the past few decades, men at the heads of the Board of Education and of the schools, who have been vitally interested in progressive education. They have been men who looked ahead, men who have not merely been content to carry out the ordinary routine of their duties, but men extremely interested also in the welfare of boys and girls. They were ready at all times to make personal sacrifices of time, effort and money in the fulfillment of their duties as they saw them. The administration is divided into three distinct heads; namely, the principals, including the supervising principal and high school principal, the teachers, and the Board of Education. Too much cannot be said concerning our faculty in the Sandy Schools. Although over-burdened with extra-curricular activities, as well as with all the teaching load that the State will allow, they nevertheless have always striven to do their duties regardless of difficulties toward development of proper habits, ideals, and attitudes. Our principals have proved, in the three years that they have been in their present capacities, that they are thoroughly capable. No one who knows the Sandy Schools doubts that they are run more smoothly and efficiently than they have ever been run before in the history of the township. It is needless to state that , if we had had Boards of Education of the stagnant type, Sandy Township High School would still be conducted in the Wilson Building, with perhaps, only a two-year course being offered. No one needs to be told that such a course would have been cheaper for everyone concerned, at least this would be true from the layman’s viewpoint. Sometimes, however, the cheapest way is the most expensive way in the end. Fortunately for us in Sandy Township, our directors have been far-sighted enough to recognize this point, and have had the courage and fortitude necessary to withstand all opposition of an undesirable character which would make for the lowering of the high principles established years ago. The present Board of Education is faced with many difficulties. Many of us are not, as yet, aware of these problems, but our directors are, and are concentrating sincerely upon their solution. Knowing our administration as we do, we are satisfied that our future Sandy Schools will profit as a result of their efforts.

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High School Principal Sandy High School, 1027; drove City College, 1030; Penn Slate Mr. Robertson, our high school principal, by his cheerful and ingenious nature, has won the confidence of all who know him. During the three years that he has served as principal of Sandy High School, he has performed his duties so well that no one doubts his efficiency in this office. Besides his regular duties as principal, Mr. Robertson has been the advisor of our class, and all of us realize that he has helped us through many trials and difficulties. During our junior year he was also our advisor, thus helping us through the second half of our high school career in the capacity of counselor. We now know what a benefit it is to have counsel from the same source for two consecutive years. We have found that Mr. Robertson faithfully supports any project or activity which he feels will benefit the student body, and that he has a way of being sound in his thinking, although we, at times, have not been able to see this until we have further considered it. Mr. Robertson is responsible, along with Mr. Brewer and Miss Pifer, for the organization of the Central Treasury, which has proved so efficient that the old system of handling organization money probably will never be revived. As we Seniors leave Sandy, we express our sincere thanks to our principal and friend, Mr. Robertson, for the help he has so frequently and willingly given us! and we feel that the future classes are fortunate in having him to guide them.