State College High School - Maroon and Gray Yearbook (State College, PA)

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Dvdiml 2714 Tackle that man! Hit that line! Keep your hands on the ball! These are the familiar phrases to one of State High's most avid fans, T. R. Kemmerer, Seniorg College Area Senior High Principal. Not only is his interest that of a sportsman, but also that of a staunch rooter for his team. Mr. Kemmerers interest in sports dates back to his younger days when he donned the helmet and shoulder pads used in football. In college his sports activities were varied. He played football and varsity tennis and participated in all intramural sports. At State High from 1928-1947 he was active as a football, basketball, and tennis coach. T. R., as our principal is affectionately called, was born on March 4, 1905, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Albright Preparatory School in Read- ing, Pennsylvania, Mr. Kemmerer attended Susquehanna University from which he ob- tained his Bachelor's Degree. In 1937, he received his Master of Education Degree from Penn State. T. R. traveled to Evanston, Illinois, in 1946, for further education at Northwestern University. A man of many talents is hen for during his college days he earned extra money by working in a dance band. Beating out a rhythm on the drums was fand still isj his specialty. Ted also was a very good tenor and participated in the Glee Club activities of his college.

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.714 jlflemvrzam The tlde of llfe drrfts lnlee a rollxng sea changed only by sllght may es here and there Then as the sea breaks suddenly on the shore so lxfe often ends rn a manner so sharp that It leay es a dull ache vuth those who remaln behxnd Fannle Arlene Breon died on Aprll 9 1955 rn such a manner as a result of a tragle automobrle accrdent Wfe the class of 1958 hope that thus boole yull serxe as 1 fxttlng memorlal to this qulet good natured young tnrl lannle enjoyed ree sleatmg and roller slntxny, and delnghted 1n treatlng the glIlzQ at Pe Ro s In season syyrmmxng and softball also oeeupxed mueh of her tlme 'She also partlenpated rn Glrl Scout aetmtnes and attended St Pauls Lutheran Chureh of State College She enjoyed popular musle as well IS musne ln the eountry style One of her home eeonomxcs teachers aptly deserlbed her by saymg that she had 1 truly spontmeous personllnty There IS an empty than nn the Breon home but the memory ot lmme IS not lost I mll rematn In the hearts ot her tamlly and all ot us tor years to tome . .tr 0 .-Ja' M J I t 1 I Q 1 . ., , ' ' ' 4 . - , , , 1 . : . . .5 . . .... .V ., l ' L 74 ' e . , ' 1 , L 4 N ' '. e 9 , 4 '. . A v - . N . , - .L , I t

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Before coming to State High in 1931, Mr. Kemmerer taught in McAllisterville, Penn- sylvania. He became principal of State College High School in 1946. This experienced instructor is qualified to teach typing, bookkeeping, business machines, mathematics, business law, business English, and shorthand, although his duties as principal now take all of his time. T. R. was married on july 14, 1928. He and his wife, the former Florence Rinard, have two children, jean, now Mrs. Frederick Bulley, and Theodore Roosevelt, jr. The Kemmerers and their son reside at 242 E. Irwin Avenue, State College. Mr. Kemmerer is active in many local organizations. He is a Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks, a member of Kappa Phi Kappa fan honorary fraternityj, and Phi Mu Delta. He is in the Pennsylvania Secondary Education Association, the Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Education Association. In addition, he is a member of the American Legion Post of State College. He is also a member of Grace Lutheran Church of State College. This public-spirited man enjoys helping youngsters who need financial aid as well as moral guidance. In his Elk's work he has helped to provide shoes, clothing, and glasses for many needy children. Through the school Ted has helped many youngsters to a better life far from juvenile courts. A busy man has little time for pleasures, but T. R. always has time for a golf game with his friends and if they should happen to invite him for dinner afterward, he is sure to order some type of delicious sea-food, since that is his favorite food. During graduation exercises one year tears were seen in the eyes oftthis most gracious gentleman. He is strong and decisive, yet he has a heart of gold, big enough to hold every student of State High. To this man who has devoted the greater part of his life to the College Area Schools and their students, we, the class of 1958, wish to dedicate our yearbook. A . 1 ,i . 4' . , .a if 44 1 As a principal and friend . . . X 'f ,IUMA g N .5 if i L As a coach. M .