Westmont Upper Yoder High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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And Are Introduced To Our Supervisors Mr, Willard E4 Aclcley '.,. supervising principal . . . his attractive and flashing smile accompanies him everywhere . . , relieves many tense moments with his hearty laugh . , . progressive in school administrative matters 4 , , versatile . . , commands respect . 4 . capable, sensible, and sincere with all he undertakes . . . resourceful . . . active organizer and director of the successful choral groups 4 . . composer of our beautiful Alma Mater , . . students go freely to him for advice 4 , . cooperates with classes 4 , , students recite readily in his presence . . , enthusi- astically attends sports and social events . 4 . talented basso heard every Sunday in his church choir . . . active in community Mr, Clarence E Shappell, Principal lxir XYillard, li Acklcy, Supervising Prnclpal projects . . . willing participant in faculty functions . . . has never-ceasing energy . , , is on duty in his ofhce as early as 7:15 a. m .... inspiration to all students . . . believes whole-heartedly in the West- mont-Upper Yoder High School students . . . ending fourth successful year as capable supervising principal. Mr. Clarence E4 Shappell . 4 4 principal . . , greets one with a pleasant smile . 4 . able guide of schools destinies . believer in systematic regulation . . . maintains discipline . . . relieves tension in the halls , . . influential personality . . . perpetually calm. . . usquarenessu with students merits his popularity '4.. efficient adviser of seniors seeking college data. . . witty trig professor 4 , . willing and competent aid to all classes . . 4 enters in classroom discussions with enthusiasm . . 4 readily offers suggestions . . . freely quotes from Virgil, Lowell, and Tennyson--sings French and German songs with agility '... sincere interest in all activities . . . whole-heartedly supports both social and sporting events . . . in- spired by his horticultural lanowledgee- responsible for the beautiful flowers about school 4 . , genial voice heard daily over the speaker-system . . 4 announce- ments are specific and impressive . . . closing second year as W.-U. Y's efficient principal. QS,

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. efrwfl, .VL-Tir?-U , W ' 5,211 'r Slanding: lvlr, Henry lf, Townsend, Mr, Luther E. Lehman, lvlr Earl E, Miller, lvlr, Samuel Adams, Seated: Mr. Lawrence D Little, Dr. Donald A, lvlatthews, lvlr. Lewis lvliller, Nlrs, David C, Boa ,lVlr. Frank T. james, Mr. Freeman Fullerton. Absent when picture was when lxlr George Thackeray, J r. We Meet the Board of Education BOARD OF EDUCATION . . . composed of ten members from Vxfestmont and Upper Yoder districts . . . personnel of West- mont Board: Mr. Freeman F. Fullerton, president of the board, is an omcial of the Associated Gas and Electric Com- pany . . . Mrs, David C. Boag, the only woman on the Board, is a housewife . . . Mr. George Thackeray, jr., successor to Mr. E. Arthur james, is connected with the Thackeray Foundry . . . Dr. Donald A. lvlatthews, successor to Mrs. Harry Hager, is a dentist . . . Mr. Henry E. Townsend, who succeeded Mr. Foster Berkebile, is an official of the Hiram Swank Brick Company . , , personnel of the Upper Yoder Board: Mr. Luther E. Lehman is connected with the National Radiator Company . . , Mr. Lewis Miller is a salesman and justice of the Peace in Benscreck , . . Mr. Samuel Adams, Mr. Charles Tilleys successor, is an in- surance agent . . . Mr, Earl E. Miller, who is connected with Bethlehem Steel Company, followed Mr. J. B. Hersh- is berger . . . Mr. Lawrence D. Little, con- nected with the Bethlehem Steel Com- pany, was appointed to Hll Mr. Arthur Rummels place at retirement , . . sec- retary of the joint board, although not a member, capable Mr. Frank T, james , . . quiet, grayhaired and kindly . . . beats a path between his office and the princi- pal's, carrying orders and checks . . . all are personally interested in school life and activities . . . boards meet separately once every month to transact the business of their district and jointly once a month to care for matters concerning the high school . . . boards good deeds this year: Hnancing Phoenician staff to the extent of S300 . . . assisting Yodler staff im- mensely with a generous gift of 33150 . . . allotting Debate Club five dollars with which to purchase books and materials . . . wisely increases schools budget when needed . . . approves or disapproves orders for books and other school supplies . . . eager to make school life pleasant.

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I I I if I I II lil IIS li ll Il ll I :,, ll ll ill iii ll il ll, 'Eli Il li 'I if Il ,. I I l I I ii li li lil Il il ill li lil ll il ii il .ig li' li in I, lu I I lil If Il: il ly I ll ll ill Ii l IE la li ii if li li il Il li ll il I I ,I I3 ii I nl ii I1 ll I 1 I I E il ii I il , ii ll ll I ,, ii I I I I Ii I I I il I I ll . I i I F E i I I I l ll I 'lop raw Mr Edmund D Homer, lvlrs fvladge liodcn Rose, lvlr lvlillard P Robinson, Mrs, Louis Nici lready. Bollimi mu' lVlr Herbert Raalv, lvliss Cather i ne Reiscr, lwliss Frances W'itl, lvliss lvlary Frances Tarr, lxlr NVillard Acklcy. We Pause Long Enough MR. EDMUND D. l'-IORNER . . . slight . . . dark . . . musical . . . painstaking . . . patient . . . presents outstanding musical performances . . , produces future musicians for W, U, Y. MRS. MADGE BODEN ROSE . . . new this year . . . personality clothes . . . dashingly modern . . . air of hauteur . . . takes great pride in the art department. MR. lVlILLARD P. ROBINSON . . . good-natured . . . well liked by thc students . . , his civics students learn by actual experience , . . witness political conventions, court trials, elections held second and third periods . . . Coach Engh's chief assistant MRS, Louis MCCREADX' . . . lovely eyes , . . poised assurance , . , vivacious .. . 'Comprenez-vous votre legon, monsieur7 . . . the power behind the scenes in the performances of the junior Dramatics Club. MR. l'lERBER'1i RAAB . . . his sympathetic manner has gained him hosts of friends . . . erudite . . , thorough in work , . , authority on world history and sophomore English . . . l-li-Y adviser. Miss CATHERINE REISER . . . dynamic . . . congenial . . . grand sense of humor . . . conducts classes informally . , , ably teaches social sciences and history . . . drama- tics and sports lead her outside interests. Miss FRANCES W1T'1 '... sparkling personality and ready smile . . . well groomed . . . efficiency personified . , . home economics instructor . . . adviser for Cfirl Reserves, Miss MARY FRANCES TARR . , . twinkling eyes , . , snap and dash . . . for 'Ashes a jolly good fellow . . . knows her English and American literature . . . aids in putting out the Yodler. MR, WILLARD ACKLEY . . . charming friendliness . . . keen, penetrating, under- standing . . . friend of the student . . . capable supervising principal . . . ably directs choral groups. 14