West View High School - Westvian Yearbook (West View, PA)

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Mr. Gesey, Mr. Martorolli, Miss Armstrong, Miss Wright, and Miss Wadlinger are responsible for tllo .excellent education our commercial students receive. Mr. Caruso, Miss Sprowls, Miss Conner, and Mr. Puchta engage in a conversation. li Q 5. if ANITA M. ACKERMAN-Art, B.S. Edinboro State Teachers College. ELIZABETH AIKEN-Hygiene, Physical Education, Sponsor of Girls' Athletic Associa- tion, B.S. University of Virginia. EVELYN M. ARMSTRONG-Business English, Shorthand, Transcription, B.S. Indiana State Teachers College, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. JAMES V. CARUSO-Instrumental Music, Sponsor of Cheerleaders, Pep Club, Maior- ettes, B. of M.E. Westminster College, M. of M.E. University of Michigan. ARTHUR J. HARTMAN Problems of Democracy, Driver Education, Baseball Coach, B.S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College, M.Ed. University of Pitts- burgh. WILLIAM J. HERMAN Spanish I, ll, Driver Education, Sponsor of Westvian, A.B. Duquesne University, M.Ed. Duquesne University. JAMES F. KELLY Biology, Driver Education, B.S. University of Pittsburgh. MARIO MARTORELLI Typewriting, Consumer Education, Football and Basketball Coach, Sponsor of Senior Class, B.S. University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. RUTH G. SEITZ-Homemaking, B.S. University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. H. P. SMITH-English IV, A.B. Penn State University, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. IVOR S. SMITH-Q-Chemistry, B.S. St. Lawrence University, M.Ed. University of Rochester. VIRGINIA L. SPROWLS-Speech, English III, Sponsor of National Forensic League, B.S. California State Teachers College.

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General Managers W. S. LUKE High School Principal The position of a high school principal is a complex and tedious one, and we are fortun- ate to have Mr. Luke to handle these tasks. Mr. Luke began his teaching career in a small country school in Beaver County. Here he taught fifty-three children who ranged from first to eighth grade. He obtained his B.S. degree at Pitt. Canonsburg High School, Peters' Township High School, and Houston Public School compile the list of schools at which he taught previous to 1945, the year he came to West View. During his years with these other schools, he coached many sports as well as being a math, social studies, English, and physical education instructor. Here at West View he taught math and social studies. Then in 1951 he became our principal. ,wr -35, HAZEL McGINNIS Assistant High School Principal All of us realize, but unfortunately few of us appreciate, the hard job that Miss McGin- nis, our assistant high school principal, has to do. As assistant principal and attendance officer, her iobs are many. She must check students' attendance to school and class, make the state attendance reports, determine the class rank for each student in the school, and compile the honor roll. Miss McGinnis graduated from the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh where she received her B.A. degree. She has been with West View for her entire career. She started by teaching math when junior high students were in the build- ing, then became a senior math instructor. In 1952 she was selected to be assistant high school principal and attendance officer.

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ALICE C. CONNER-Vocal Music, Sophomore Girls' Guidance Counselor: Sponsor of Vocal Ensembles: B.A. Bethany College, M.A. Carnegie Institute of Technology. DAVID C. CRAIG-French I, ll, English Ill, Sponsor of Hi-Y, Senior Class Play, B.S. Geneva College: M.Litt. University of Pittsburgh. MARY VIRGINIA DELP-English III, Play Production, Junior Girls' Guidance Counselor, Sponsor of Junior Class, West Wind, Junior Class Play, Commencement, A.B. Grove City College, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. JOSEPH W. GAY-Physics, Junior Science, Co-Sponsor of Hi-Y, Sponsor of Junior Classy language teachers Mr. Craig, Mr. Smith, Miss Delp, Miss Morris, Miss Vance, and Mr. Herman show one phase of their ability by diagraming an appropriate sentence. B.S. California State Teachers College. our dispatchers The high school's excellent teaching staff is truly a most important factor in the education of the West View student. Every student, whether he is taking the academic, commer- cial, or general course, is assured of the best possible training. Science is probably one of the most popular courses in West View. The fundamentals are taught in Biology l, physics, and chemistry, and creative genius is displayed in the iunior science, Biology II, and senior science classes. A very adequate course in mathematics is offered. It includes plane geometry, Algebra Il, trigonometry, and senior math. Languages are a source of enioyment and knowledge. Many students may be found spouting Spanish, French, or even Latin, to the amazement of their strictly English-speaking friends. History, a required subject for all, is livened up by films and discussions on current events. Psychology is also taught as part of the senior history course. Those who plan to enter the commercial world have instruction in typewriting, book- keeping, consumer education, and office prac- tice. They are always well qualified for the business field. There are several courses available for those who are blessed with more artistic tal- ents. Music, art, home economics, and indus- trial arts teachers give training which is valu- able to some students in deciding their CCI'eeI'S. Much of the success of the graduates of West View can be attributed to these teachers who work hard and sincerely to provide each student with the background necessary for the citizens of tomorrow. NELSON V. TIFFANY-Industrial Arts: Golf Coach: B.S. California State Teachers College, M.Ed. California State Teachers College. DEllA G. VANCE-Latin ll, English Il, Sponsor of Junior Classical League, A.B. Uni- versity of Pittsburghy M.L. University of Pittsburgh. DOROTHY M. WADLINGER-Bookkeeping I, Typing I, Commercial Introduction: Assistant Sponsor of Student Council, B.S. Mercyhurst College, M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh. ROBERT H. WALDFOGLE-Plane Geometry, Senior Mathematics, Algebra Ig B.S. University of Pittsburgh. Y Our history teachers, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Metz, Mr. Walkup, Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Craig ploy an important part in our education.