Tamaqua High School - Sphinx Yearbook (Tamaqua, PA)

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i THE1942: R. B. STAPLETON Principal of Senior High School Mifflinburg High School A.B. Bucknell University M.A. Columbia University PRESIDENT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FACULTY MANAGER OF BASKETBALL Perhaps the most familiar figure in the halls is that of Mr. Stapleton. The entire student body knows him by sight, and a great many of the students know him personally as a friend. Mr. Stapleton is always willing to help with a difficult situation, to cooperate with the student leaders in promoting new plans, and to give helpful advice from his vast store of experience. In his dual role as principal of Senior High School and president of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association he has won the admiration and respect of all of his students and all athletic authori- ties throughout Pennsylvania. It is, indeed, a remarkable achievement to be principal of Senior High School and twice-elected president of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. To Mr. Stapleton, then, we say, iiCongratulations. Page Ten

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SPHINX PAVES WAY FOR A BETTER EDUCATION i BOARD OF EDUCATION The seven persons comprising the Board of Education have the enormous responsibility of the administration of our school and the appropriation of public funds for the school's maintenance. Despite cutting criticism, trying financial conditions. and other adversities, they have persevered day after day to sustain an effective educational system. Appreciation not forthcoming, often labor is its own reward. i This year two members were added to the Tamaqua School Board. The seats of Mr. Howells, who had served for forty years and Mrs. Jones, a member for twelve years, were filled by Mr. Bobst and Mr. Burke, who we are sure will endeavor to render valuable J services as did their predecessors. There is, within each of us, warm esteem for every member of the Board of Education. We, the Seniors, take this opportunity to express our appreciation for their untiring efforts. Reading from Left to Right: Mr. Burke, Mr. Hess, Mr. Carter, Mr. Bobst, viCe-president, Mr. Steigerwalt, treasurer, Mr. Edwards, secretary, Mr. Hartwig, president. Page Nine

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gSPHINX H. W. SLANKER Principal of Junior High School Gettysburg Academy A.B. Gettysburg College M.A. Columbia University We haven't very much to remind us of Junior High School and yet it was an integral part of our education. Mr, Sianker, Junior High's principal, seems to be our reminder of those days. Mr. Slanker is a man whom pupils and teachers admire for his tactfulness. He is a mild-mannered, pleasant fellow with lots of friends. His quiet, reserved nature seemed at times to be out of place in the raucous Study Hall, but the contrast served only to emphasize his words when he entered a discussion. Through the teachings of Mr. Slanker, our guidance teacher, we set up study habits which have carried us through Junior and Senior High School. For this reason we are happy to see Mr, Slanker's picture in the Sphinx. Page Eleven