Tamaqua High School - Sphinx Yearbook (Tamaqua, PA)

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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

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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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THE1942 SENIORS RECEIVED COUNSEL MR. BAER, faculty manager of football, teaches Junior and Senior history. MISS BAHRT, newest member of our faculty, teaches typing. She is also the faculty adviser ot the Commercial Club. MISS BREWER capably handles the Senior English and Senior and Junior French departments. She supervises the Sphinx BENJthgl'NkE-AEAER, production and directs the Senior Class Play and has charge of Class Day. MR. CARNEY, besides being assistant football coach, coaches track and teaches Sophomore English. He teaches Eng- lish and Physical Education in Junior High. MISS FEY has charge of bookkeeping besides being faculty adviser of the Thrift Coun- cil, MR. JEWELLS, new adviser of the Senior Hi-Y, teaches Latin and Junior history. MR4 KEMMERER is the supervisor of music; He directs the Girls' Glee Club and the Boys' Band. The art de- partment is in the hands of MISS HARTUNC this year. MISS PFEIL, assistant supervisor of music, directs the Boys Glee Club and the Boys' Octet, She also has a glee club in Junior High. MR. PURNELL is our basketball coach; he also teaches Business Arith- metic and Biology. MR. REED teaches Sophomore algebra, Junior GRACE M. BAH RT, 85. MARY BREWER, HAROLD L. CARNEY, WlLDA K. FEY, H. P JEWELLS, A.B. A.B. A.B., M.A. A.B., M.A. Page Twelve