William Penn High School - Tatler Yearbook (York, PA)

Page 10 text:

Deeiieezfien The 1967 Tmfler is dedicated to .MfS. Ada McGregor because of her vast contributions toward the promotion of student activities and because of her contact with the majority of student body as A Teacher- who is patient and un- derstanding, always willing to place her students first in her crowded schedule A FI'iC1'1d- whose immense interest in the New Generation inspires her to go beyond the requirements of a teacher, to extend her guidance and assistance when requested All AdViSOf-who was always available to give advisement to the unexpected whims of the Senior Class, and to conduct the year-round G.A.A. sports competitions. Mrs. McGregor's teaching career began when she received her B. S. in Health and Physical Education at Slippery Rock State College and she has obtained a Permanent Certificate for post-graduate studies at Pennsylvania State University. She taught one year in the juaniata joint School System followed by a year at Gettysburg High School. She has been a member of the William Penn Faculty since September, 1963. The New Genemlien Sezlzzief You!

Page 9 text:

S i 3 S. 5 5 E1 5 I Z

Page 11 text:

Eeizzeezfiefe For The ew Generation Effort is being made to improve education in York X . to prepare students for the life they will lead in the 70,s, 8O's, and 90's. Here we will discuss only those changes and improvements affecting secondary educa- D tion. X In activities we are slowly moving toward more and 'WH more opportunity for students of William Penn to legislate and regulate their own participation and con- duct. As students grow and develop in self-discipline and social maturity, they are granted more control over those matters not otherwise regulated by Pennsylvania State mandate, statute or by York City School District policy. In the last two years under this program the Student Council and the House of Representatives have grown in executive and legislative stature and are fast assuming responsibility in representing the student body 1 K of William Penn. The evaluation by the commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools made several recommendations. Temple University is making a comprehensive study of the entire school system. When this study is completed, its recommendations and those of the Middle States will be implemented to give our students the kind of education they will need as members of your new generationf, This will entail better mathematics instruc- tion, science in greater breadth and depth for both ad- vanced study and as consumers in a highly technical and rapidly changing world. English Literature will have to stress humanistic studies to produce compassionate citizens who will use their new technical advances for the well-being of their fellow men. Good communication will be more and more important. History and social studies will be directed toward develop- ing skill and knowledge in governing ourselves most efficiently toward the ultimate good of all citizens. Industrial arts and vocational training will become more intense and varied to produce more highly skilled workers and technicians for a rapidly changing world of new chemistry, physics, electronics and their intricate technology and mechanics. Art, drama and music must be more varied and must provide for appreciation and performance so the days of the future may be fuller, richer and most fruitful in the use of leisure and of creative talents. Health, physical education, therapy, all must produce mentally stable, strong, tough bodies and minds which can with stand physical and mental pressures mankind has never endured before, as our astronauts are developed and conditioned now for space travel. With these ends in mind, extensive changes and improvements will be made in the buildings here, as well as additions thereto, to provide proper facilities for science, health, information retrieval, and work skills at such time as the Area Vo- cational Technical School moves out of our facilities and we are free to proceed with bricks, mortar, plaster and steel in the implementation of our dreams and ideas. . 0 Principal