West Reading High School - Vaquero Yearbook (West Reading, PA)

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EVAN H. MANWILLER mafkemaficd Read the problem carefully, be sure you know the meaning of the Words. With these Wise Words of advice, most students begin their mathematical education at West Reading High School under the guidance of Mr. Evan H. Man- Willer. Mr. Manwiller instructs seventh and eighth grade pupils in tundamental mathemat- ics, and also teaches ninth and tenth grade commercial math. Mr. Manwiller, who came to West Reading twenty-five years ago, studied at Penn State and Albright College, Where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Many of his va- cations are spent traveling throughout the country taking motion pictures. This is his ta- vorite hobby, and it given a chance, he will talk about his experiences tor hours. Mr. Manwiller also has charge ot both the Iunior and Senior Camera Clubs. Members ot the lunior Camera Club receive instruction in the fundamentals ot photography, While the senior group learns more advanced techniques in proper camera usage, and also apply their knowledge in the actual taking and developing of pictures. ln addition to the camera clubs, Mr. Man- Willer is the capable and conscientious treasur- er of our Athletic Association.

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ANASTACEA S. LEBARIS SAMUEL I. NAYLOR ommercia! .sgfuclied Mr. Samuel I. Naylor, who comes from York, Pennsylvania, where he attended York High School, teaches Typing Il, Bookkeeping l and II, Office Practice, Secretarial Training, and Business Problems. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Education from Elizabethtown College, and took special courses in advanced commercial work at Albright Col- lege and the University of Pennsylvania. Mr, Naylor is also advisor of the Banking Club, which has grown to be an important part of our school organization. lts members, se- lected from the commercial students, handle the finances of various school activities. Thus it has localized all financial affairs into one re- sponsible group, and helps greatly in alleviat- ing the financial problems of the school. Commercial students are instructed in Short- hand, Typing, and Business English by Miss Anastacea Lebaris, a newcomer to West Read- ing's faculty. Miss Lebaris attended Phoenix- ville High School, and was graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree. At Phoenixville she was a member of the National Honor Society, and participated in many school activities. Miss Lebaris shares the sponsorship of the Y-Teens with Miss McDonald. She is also ad- visor to the Vaquero staff, and has given its members very helpful assistance, which is deep- ly appreciated.

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MABEL FRITZ MABEL L GERHART Clnguage The language department ot West Reading High School oiters to students a choice ot Ger- man or French, and Latin. Miss Mabel Fritz, who teaches first and second year French, and four years ot Latin, is deeply interested in activities at West Reading. Miss Fritz was graduated from Beading High School and received her Bachelor ot Arts degree at Bucknell University. She later received her Master ot Arts degree from Columbia University and furthered her education at Middlebury French School and the French School at Penn State. Miss Fritz is an active advisor ot Student Council and National Honor Society, and has a part in most other school activities. During the past year Miss Fritz was a hard-Working member of the Arbor Day committee. 2l0Cl,l flfl'L8l'lt This year Mrs. Mabel L. Gerhart, our Ger- man instructor, has divided her German ll class into two sections: a college preparatory group, and a group who intend to use German in everyday lite. In addition to German, Mrs. Ger- hart teaches English to the seventh and eighth grades. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Master ot Arts degrees from Cornell University, Mrs. Gerhart Went abroad and continued her studies at the University of Munich, in Germany. She is advisor of the Senior Knit and Purl Club, which meets every Thursday in her room. She also works with Mrs. Brunner in directing dra- matic productions in the school.