Shippensburg High School - Scroll Yearbook (Shippensburg, PA)

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Mr. Charles F. Saylor BUHGESS Dear Seniors: just a short time ago, we met. For you, it meant changing horses in the middle of the stream . For me, it was the beginning of a grand experience. During this year we have shared our problems, our victories and our de- feats. This sharing has resulted in growth for both of us. Together with other graduates throughout the nation this spring, you will hear much about broad horizons , brilliant futures , frontiers yet unconqueredu, etc. The more cynical among you will regard these phrases with distrust or disbelief. The naive will accept them without question. Actually the truth lies somewhere between. Each of you must seek this truth. Where does your future lie? Will it lie along these great, broad horizons or will it be shaped by the tiny, narrow ones? Will it lead to a brilliant future or will it be dulled by dogged failures? Wherever your future lies, either in the realms of success or failure, approach it with dignity, determination and courage. Very best wishes, Harold Hench MAYUH The destination which all desire to reach, the goals to be attained, especially by those who have started up the ladder of education are not too remote to achieve. They can be achiev- ed only by those who have faith in the future and a burning desire to succeed. Then through honest growth, proved merit and wise leader- ship, the pilots of destiny will take their places at the helm to become the hope of tomorrow. This faith must be genuine and it must be as wholehearted and be as engendered in the souls of those who desire to achieve as they tread life's pathway as the same faith that was good enough for the founding fathers who launched the ship of state in even more troubled seas than we now face. lt must be the same faith that was good enough for the teachers and prophets of all ages who have understood the power of human aspiration and growth. lt is the faith of lesusfthe Golden Rule and the brotherhood of man. When this faith is em- bodied within individuals they hitch their wag- ons to stars and by so doing there is hope for the world. Building for tomorrow is imperative. Mem- bers of the class of 1951, great men have passed as the pages of history were written-will you join them? Charles F. Saylor Mr. Harold Hench Eleven

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Left to right-Miss Eleanor Duncan, Mrs. Marion Freeman, Mr. Clyde Shive, Mr. james Hockersmith, Mr. Charles Saylor, Mr, Wilbur Kuhn, Mr. Arthur Burkhart. Board Ut Directors Gur first stop in Facultyville was to meet the members of the school board. We knew that it was through their untiring efforts that this trip was made possible for us. We found one of the most vital problems facing the Board of School Directors was to pro- vide for the entire community's educational facilities for all the boys and girls. One of the ways to do this is to combine the resources of the entire area to form a joint board which will be composed of all of the school directors of all the school districts. This joint board will have the authority to build and maintain buildings, levy taxes, in fact all of the duties given to any one of the boards may be exercised by this joint board. ln exercising these duties it becomes the responsibility of the joint board to provide the best educational opportunities for all the boys and girls in the district that are possible, and at the same time use all the resources of the entire area to secure these educational facilities. Other problems confronting the board were to legislate and establish general policiesg adopt pay scalesg elect or reject employees: decide the general scope of the local educational offer- ings, approve and adopt an annual budget: de- cide what buildings shall be built, determine policies regarding age of school entrantsg and represent the community's attitude toward the kind of facilities to be provided for education. Ten Upon its members fell the responsibility of making many decisions. The group acquires new members system- atically through local elections held at regular intervals. The board's new member this year was Mr. james Hockersmith who was elected by the board to fill the unexpired term of his brother, Mr. Bruce Hockersmith, who died last summer. Mr. james Hockersmith was graduated from Shippensburg High School in l9l9, and from Eastman Haines School of Business. He is presi- dent of the First National Bank, treasurer of the Cumberland Valley Host Co., and is quite active in many civic organizations. Begular meetings were held the first Mon- day of every month. ln case problems could not be settled at regular meetings-extra ses- sions were called. The board of school directors has commit- tees which work most efficiently. These com- mittees have specific responsibilities assigned to them. As a result of our acquaintance with the workings of a school board, some of us may decide, in years to come, we would like to become a member of such an organization.

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GRADE TEACHERS Seated-Ianet Wagner, Dorothy Singiser, Edna Potter, Dorothy Kann, Mabel Kline, Ruth Lesher. Standing-Mabel Miller, Helen Yotter, Hazel Walters, Alice Dorman, Charles Foreman, Dorothy Hubley, Hazel Baer, Della Lerew, Mabel Stock. Absent-Frances Plasterer. Teachers' lfluli Every second Tuesday in October, lanuary, and April, the wonderful smell of coffee perme- ated the halls and classrooms, only to remind the teachers that they had a club meeting after school. The students, however, sensed only their growling stomachs, which reminded them of their hunger! The Teachers' Club was formed locally for the purpose of professional and social advance- ment of teachers. The officers elected for the year were W. I. Angle, president, Frank Lerew, vice-president, Edna Potter, secretary, and lan- ice Blymire, treasurer. On September 14, l95U, a farewell party was held in honor of Mr. Charles B. Derick who retired from the position as principal of junior- senior high school, after serving thirty-three years. An engraved watch, and an artistically designed certificate, containing the signatures of all the teachers, were presented to Mr. Derick. Two other members, Miss Ethel Clever and Mr. Frank Black, retired from the teaching pro- fession. Miss Clever taught English in the high school since l928. Each spring, we always looked forward to attending the performances of Miss Clever's lunior Dramatic Club. These well directed one-act plays, and 1950's three- act play, were outstanding events of the year. Those whom she taught deeply appreciated all Miss Clever accomplished, and truly regretted her retirement from teaching. Twelve Mr. Frank Black came from the Mt. Holly Springs School in l928 to teach Social Studies in Shippensburg lunior High School. For many years, Mr. Black had numerous requests for photographs. Many will remember the hours spent in the photography room developing pic- tures. He was always willing and eager to help when any difficulties arose. lt was with much regret when the news of Mr. Blacks retirement came. Every organization has its problems, and to cope with those of the Teachers' Club, commit- tees were appointed at the beginning of the year. ln October, 1950, the Shippensburg Public School was represented at the 23rd annual con- vention of the southern district of the P. S. E. A. The theme of the convention, held at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was Improving Public Rela- tions. IN MEMORIAM Richard Landis-A member of the Athletic Department. He assumed his duties Feb- ruary 5, l948, and taught until his death February 9, l95l.