Strong Vincent High School - Spokesman Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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DR. LEROY BARBER Leroy E. Garber a member of the Vincent mathematics deparfrrient -- -er -.ward-sd a Doctur of Education degree at the Feb-.it .-, i.ini-fc-sity of Pittsburgh convocation. He has completed i,is :gr-I ti.. -f work in the fields of secondary education and adn . i sa'-: -cn. Dr. Ssrber received his :iploma from Erie East in 1998, ' B. b ii Education degree from Edinboro State Teachers Lvl' ge 2, 1033, and a Master of Education degree from the t.lr.iveesity of Pittsburgh in 1941. ln addition, he has taken graduate v--orl. at the -,i'ii'feis:ty of Southern California, and hc has attended the Eazxern Coaching Clinic conducted by Clair Bee of Long l rind University. The later experir -.e -.fvas put to good use during the basketball season of 19-time ' ', whcn he coached the Vincent Varsity to a shared title with Prep. He retired from coaching et the end of that season, content to rest on his laurels. Dr. Barber started hi. teaching career at Tech l-ligh in 1937, he was transferred to Roosevelt Junior Hi h in 1949, and later became a memfyzr of the Vincent facuilty. His t'ta hing duties were interrupted for the two year geriud 194, 45, during which time he saw service in the ield Artillery. AUDREY MEHNE Audrey Mehne, Y-Teen Presi- dent and champion twirler, was elected the president of the Tri- Council last fall. The Tri-Council is composed of officers from the cabinets of the various high schools in this district, and strives for direct- ing club activities and work for the spirit of friendliness and co-opera- tion among girls. Long active in Y-Teens, Audrey attended the Ysleen conference last summer held at Camp Forty SALLY GRIESBACH Sally Griesbach was the highest scorer in the school bowling league. Although she had bowled only one year, she was elected captain of the Colonels team this year. Her average was 127, with Q00 the highest game bowled. Acres, and she also attended the winter conference held at Brad- ford, Pennsylvania. I 1 2 A lr., . .3-fix KEREN SCHLURAFF At the City Recreation Girls' Swimming Meet, Keren Schluraff was awarded one of three trophies, given on basis of ability, leadership, and sportsmanship. In her first parti- cipation at this meet, Keren took first place in diving, second in freestyle, and was one of the four girls in the relay which broke the previous record.

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DR. JOHN HICKEY Dr. John Hickey is the recently appointed Superintendent ol Erie Schools. He attended Wilson Junior High School and was graduated from Academy High School, Later he received his B. S. degree from Edinboro State Teachers College, and his M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Hickey has constantly kept pace with new AMERICAN LEGION MEDAL Honor-worthy of consideration and respect. Courage-meeting danger or op- Fosition with calmness and irmness. Service-performing a task in the interest of others. Leadership-having uidance and the qualities of a Teader. Scholorshipwmaintaining a high standard in learning and educa- tion. Americanism - having American spirit and allegiance to one's country and flag. Mead Payne, Anne Frlds Every ear the Presque Isle Chapter of the D. A. R. presents its Good Citizenship Medal to a ninth grade boy and girl. These students must be outstanding in Honor, Service, Courage, Leader- ship, and Scholarship, the ideals that the society holds most worthy. Right: John Dwcllc, Sara Schabacher. educational developments in methods and theory, but at the same time, has never lost touch with his students and fellow-teachers. The best of luck, Dr. John Hickey, in your new job. TOM BUEL Tom Buel was selected bythe Booster Club as the out- standing player oi the year. He played an end for three years and was elected captain in his senior year. The club unanimously chose Tom because of his ability as a player, his co-operative attitude toward team-mates, and physical and moral support toward the team. ROBERT FOGLE g Bob Fogle, track and football ace, was awarded the Jewish Veterans Trophy, September 93, 1949, for his out' standing performances on the cinderways. Bob's specialties were the 900 Yard Dash, which he ran in 93.5 seconds, and the low hurdles in 93.9 seconds. ln 1949, he tied the record at the City Track Meet in the 100 Yard Dash with a run ol 10 seconds llat. 11 Y , AQ-

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