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

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In 1946, he was promoted to the position of assistant principal at Strong Vincent. Through the years that followed, he and Mr. Hamilton Gillespie, our principal, worked as a team in complete accord and with untiring effort to maintain the high scholastic standards of our school. Now the great team has been sepa- rated, but each, we know, will go on by him- self to carry out the high principles and ideals for which he stands. Congratulations, Mr. Gustavson, on your ap- pointment as principal of Roosevelt Junior High School! In the fall of 1930, when the doors of Strong Vincent opened to receive its first class of students, Mr. Gustavson started his teaching career at Strong Vincent. Down through the years, he taught English, History, P.O.D., and Economics. Because of his diversified interests in the field of sports as well as that of music, he soon became coach of the baseball and the J.V. football teams, as well as advisor to the Choir. 6

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My stay in the United States has been an experience which I shall never forget because it has been a part of my very life, and the months I have spent here will always be a pleasant memory. I have had first hand opportunity of knowing America, free- ing myself from the prejudices which generally we Europeans have about this country. Beyond that pictured America which is presented by movies and books, there is a more human, cordial, and friendly America. I discovered this with pleasure, especially through the students in school, who have been really sincere friends, the patient teachers who helped me during these school months, and to Mr. Gillespie, whom I have come to know and appreciate. All these wonderful ex- periences have enriched my life while here and will surely en- rich my future work in my country. John Bocchio, Strong Vincent's foreign exchange student from Turin, in northern Italy, is a member of our senior class. This likeable seventeen year old actively participates in many of the school's functions. From John we have gained a broader understanding of people from other countries. With his pleasant and amicably personality he has built a peaceable bridge between Italy and the United States. Wolly Knox welcomes to Strong Vincent John Bocchio, his new house guest and Vincent's foreign exchange student. Johnny, a loyal supporter of all school sports, cheers along with his classmates giving support to our bosket- boll team. 5

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One of Mr. DeNardo’s multi- tude of activities is serving as advisor to the Dramatics Club. Here, he is trying out Amelia Grossi, Marge Fink, Kay Hal- beib, and Bill Grieshober for parts in Elmer and the So- prano. To be a counselor, one must posses those certain qualities and characteristics that induce students to seek his advice and to lay before him their many problems. He must have a deep understanding of human nature to cope successfully with the many and varied types of perplexities confronting the youth of today. Add to this a dash of humor—so necessary at times, and there you will Find a real friend. In addition to his personal qualities, recognition must be given to our Man of the Year for his untiring service to Strong Vincent. Having become the Boys' Guidance Counse- lor, he was compelled to give up many of his former activities. However, he is still the advisor for the Dramatics Club and is an ardent supporter of all activities at Strong Vincent, whether athletic or social. In appreciation of his constant kindness and encouragement and because he exemplifies the students' ideal of a counselor and a friend in so many ways, we hereby dedicate this 1959 SPOKESMAN to MR. DONALD DeNARDO. 7