Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

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 . . . This is quite a time in my life. I have just discovered that school in America is not just education from books in a schoolroom. It is so very much more than that, have never seen anything like it before. In the beginning my head would ring with all the activity, but now I too am able to understand all this activity and join in with the rest of my friends. There is a spirit with which students enter into the different affairs which must be felt to understand, hut it is all around the school. It began with a class picnic in the summer and goes into the dances, sports events, elections and even into just sitting around talking. It is just marvelous how everyone joins into the outside activities which make the American school so wonderful. I hope I will always retain that old Slatington spirit. . . .

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LA VIE

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LOYAL AND DEVOTED TO CLASS DEDICATION Mr. John Parsons, born on October 21, 1925, has lived in Paimerton almost all of his life. After graduating from Pal- merton High School, he entered Ursinus College. Mr. Par- sons also studied at the University of the South and at Yale University. He obtained his first teaching position in the Upper Perkiomen Joint School District. In 1958 he became a physics and general science teacher at S.H.S. Today Mr. Parsons, a devoted father of four, participates in the activities of his church and in the community band. He is also an avid hunter and takes great pride in his tree nursery. Although a very busy man, Mr. Parsons finds time to ad- vise the Class of 1966. “Mr. P” has ably performed this duty during our four years at S.H.S. A problem was never too minute nor too complex for Mr. Parsons. He was al- ways willing to help with all class projects. With his cheerful smile and ready wit, Mr. Parsons proved to be a friend to all. He always was available to help us with personal or scholastic problems. The Class of 1966 owes a great debt of gratitude to Mr. Parsons who has so capably and efficiently led us during the past four years. For this reason, we dedicate REFLEC- TIONS 1966 to Mr. John Parsons. LEISURE TIME — Mr. Parsons takes some time to complete a set of blueprints. Mr. Parsons is in the process of drawing up plans for a new housing development. ACCURATE RECORDS - All the monies, class activities, and class roster is kept in careful check by Mr. Parsons. Here he checks with Francis Lorah for seating arrangements for the class trip to Washington D.C. 8