Upper Darby High School - Oak Yearbook (Upper Darby, PA)

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principal “My great ambition is to constantly im- prove Upper Darby, its physical plant, qual- ity of instruction, and curriculum.” This statement fully expresses the phil- osophy of Dr. James E. Nancarrow, prin- cipal of Upper Darby High School since 1943. Dr. Nancarrow is a graduate of Buck- nell University, Columbia University, and the University of Pittsburgh, where he re- ceived his Doctor of Education degree. Our principal’s interest in school improve- ment has not been dedicated to Upper Darby alone, but to educational improve- ment on a national scale. He is a member of twelve local, state, and national educational societies. In addition to these duties as an educator. Dr. Nancarrow finds time to enjoy hunting, fishing, gardening, and Upper Darby ath- letics. Dr. Nancarrow indeed merits congratula- tions from the entire student body for his dedication to Upper Darby. Dr. James E. Nancarrow Dr. Nancarrow telling Marita Viglione, Virginia Wills, and Nancy Williams about the George M. Pullman Scholarship. 23

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is upenntenbent Mr. John II. Tyson For his years of service to Upper Darby School District from 1919 to 1957, twenty- four years as principal and fourteen as su- perintendent, during which he served untir- ingly in the promotion of teacher welfare in the Upper Darby Community, the Upper Darby Branch of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association in this, the centen- nial year of our national organization, pre- sents to Superintendent John H. Tyson a life membership in the National Association as an expression of appreciation for his out- standing contribution to the teaching pro- fession in the Upper Darby Community.” This citation, presented to Mr. Tyson in January, 1957, briefly sums up his career in the Upper Darby School System. Although few students have the opportunity of know- ing Mr. Tyson personally, those who do realize that he is genuinely interested in them as individuals and as a school group. 22 Mr. Tyson consulting with one of his assistants, Mr. Lewis O. Goas.

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Jfacultp English Allen, Charlotte L. William and Mary, B.A. Univ. of Penna., M.S. Jr. High Page in Acorn Foreign Languages Atkinson, Ruth E. Beaver College, B.A. Dean of Boys Andersen, Ralph M. Phila. Theological Seminary, B.D. Temple University, B.S., M.S. Head of Leaders Student Council Sponsor Charge of Drexel Tests Pep Rallies Social Studies Baer, Ceorce L. Univ. of Delaware, B.S. Bucknell Univ., M.S. Intramural Soccer 9th Grade Athletic Program Librarian Bassett, Ruth M. Univ. of Penna., B.S., M.S. Drexel Institute, B.S. in Library Science Class Advisor 1959 Mathematics Blessing, John Phillip West Chester S.T.C., B.S. Univ. of Penna., M.S. Commercial Bernardino, Peter E. Temple Univ., B.S. Wrestling Coach Asst. Cross Country Coach English Boyd, John M. Univ of Penna. B.S., M.S. Boys’ Bowling Foreign Languages Brackin, Dorothy' B. West Chester S.T.C., B.S. Temple Univ., M.S. Accompanist to Jr. High Glee Club Social Studies Brooke, Charles M. Ursinus, B.A. Sponsor of Cheerleading Assistant Librarian Brogan, Emma R. Univ. of Pittsburgh, B.S. Drexel Institute, B.S. in Library Science Library Club English Buck, Sara Lee Wilson College, B.A. Univ. of Penna., M.A. 24