Westmont Hilltop Senior High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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PHOENICIAN MRS. ROBINSON Who is that person hurrying about, making the cafe- teria spotlessly clean, and preparing for the oncoming rush of teachers and students at noon? It is none other than the school’s smiling friend, Mrs. Robinson, who plans and oversees the preparation of the delicious noon meals served at our cafeteria. After the cafeteria work is done, she supervises classes of Cooking and Sewing. Mrs. Robinson is a good friend of the girls on the basketball team, for she not only practices with them, but often takes them in her car to their games. MR. TOMB The reason that History taught by Mr. Tomb is actually remembered is the thoroughness of the teach- ing. If a pupil is slow to grasp the material taught, Mr. Tomb devotes much of his time in helping him master his work and retain it. But he gives pupils more than facts; he teaches in such a way that enables one better to realize the trend of the past and better to evaluate the present. In addition to the teaching of History during this past year. Mr. Tomb has had the responsibility of coaching the Debating Teams which derived much valu- able experience through his coaching. The Hi-Y Club progresses steadily and the Sopho- more Class works efficiently with Mr. Tomb as advisor. We also know him for his support of sportsmanship and school spirit. MR. WOLF Full of fun, friendly with all the pupils, serious at the right time—that describes our Math, teacher, Mr. Wolf. Though he has been here only two years, he has already become very popular with the pupils. He in- troduces the Freshmen to the great unknown—Mr. X— and the beginning of Algebra. The burden of proving theorems, he lays on the back of the Plane Geometry students. The Juniors he greets with quadratic and simultaneous equations. And he buries the Seniors in polyhedrons and tons of cosines and identities. Besides all this, Mr. Wolf has been assistant coach. He has de- voted his time to the strong line on our football teams and to coaching the Junior Varsity. When in need of a referee for any sport, we have gone to Mr. Wolf who has always willingly granted our request. MISS WYMAN Do you hear that jolly laugh? Well that’s merely Miss Wyman chuckling with a pupil over some humor found in Latin—yes, humor is actually found in Latin under her guidance. Miss Wyman unearths all sorts of humor and interesting problems which make this study, which is usually considered so dry, “not half bad” after all. Although this is her first year as a member of our Faculty, she has opened the geniality of her character and of her heart to many pupils, including some not even taking Latin. With her challenging ambition and unique personality. Miss Wyman is sure to make success con- tagious. She has fulfilled the capacity of advisor for the Girl Reserves very capably. 21

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PHOENICIAN MR. McILNAY Mr. Mcllnay, a teacher whom all students like and admire because of his leadership, is a friend in or out of the classroom. He is a member of the Commercial teaching staff, where he teaches Bookkeeping and Busi- ness Arithmetic. Being greatly interested in athletics, he may be seen aiding Coach Engh train the track athletes, or selling tickets at a football or basketball game. Mr. Mcllnay also works with several clubs about the school. Although he is a rather new faculty member, he is very active in the school and has won the friendship of all the students. MISS McGANN The great number of portraits of English and Ameri- can men of letters in Room 205 definitely stamps Miss McGann as a literary enthusiast. She is heartily en- gaged in her own life work, and her chief ambition is to have her pupils succeed in theirs. Together with her task of giving pupils a complete background in English grammar and literature, she encourages them to think clearly and constructively, and to express their thoughts forcefully. The goal of her English courses is to de- velop a personality in each student so that he may enjoy life to the fullest extent, and to prepare him to meet the problems of life so that he may ride on the crest of a wave rather than flounder in a bewildering flood. All her students appreciate Miss McGann’s earnest efforts to prepare them for problems they will have to face after ieaving school. Besides her work in English classes, Miss McGann is our very competent and likable Dean of Girls, and an active worker for the Girls’ Club. Moreover, she is the final judge of the manner of using English in any work such as newspaper, debate, and Phoenician. MR. MEALY What would we do without Mr. Mealy and the Art Department? Every poster for every play, game, or activity is willingly and delightfully made by them, and in an unbelievably short time. Besides applying their printing pens and brushes to posters, the students are every day painting lovely still life objects, sketching their friends, and making plaster casts from statues and plaques. Although the students do their own work, it is greatly influenced by the capable Mr. Mealy as he goes from artist to artist giving hints and adding touches here and there which increase the merit of the product. When the day is done, Mr. Mealy and his pupils can look back and see that they have accomplished something that not only adds to the beauty and rhythm of the world, but also prepares for a most enjoyable career. MR. OTT When one enters room 306—the room in which Mr. Ott presides—a feeling of enveloping mystery immedi- ately grips one; perhaps it is the Atomic chart which gazes serenely from the wall like the hieroglyphics of some forgotten Aztec temple. Perhaps the feeling of mystery comes from the case in the back where many ingenious, intricate, and scientific instruments repose. In Chemistry and Physics one learns about all of these mysteries and more; he becomes better acquainted with atoms, elements, and compounds by the performance of many experiments. In all. Chemistry and Physics are very interesting subjects which are made more so when studied under the genial and friendly “Professor” Ott. 20

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PHOENICIAN At the top of the panel is a view of the lineup of cars usually seen beside the school, especially on rainy days. Below, “the boys” are helping Tarrie sweep the walk. It is easy to recognize Jim Gurley in the next snap. Why isn’t he given some help from the onlookers? The walk at the bottom is well-known. This view is taken from the roof of the building. Can you recognize who is leaving the school? 22 FAMILIAR SCENES