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

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Clorkwire, Left la Right: Mr. Dale W. Linebaugh, Miss L. Jeanette Krone, Mr. John Bortner, Mr George P. Klinedinst, Mr. Franklin W. Zarfoss, Mr. john G. Bergdoll, Mr. H. Dforest Hardinge Reverend Henry V. Harmon, Mr. Elmer Aughenhaugh. School Baum' The York City School Board is a panel of elected members whose main concern is to successfully manage and conduct the operation of our public schools through the practice of democraticeclucational ideals.

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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

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v,,,, ., To The Class of 1967: Permit me to extend my best wishes to each of you upon your graduation from York High. I believe I am in order, considering these serious times, to remind you of your basic needs, wants, rights and responsibilities. As a member of our economic system, you have the right to gainful employment in your area of interest and ability, you have the right to earn a respectable living, you have the right to establish a home and family, but in return you are expected to contribute to the cultural purpose of society. In our cultural atmosphere, you have the freedom to speak, the freedom to think, the freedom to dissent and the opportunity to find answers. Our system of law and order promises you security of person, security from personal harrassment, equality and justice under the law and respect for individual personality. Your civic responsibility is clearly defined in terms of service to yOur com- munity and to your country in times of war, peace and civil strife. You must make a commitment to support your government and community life, that is, the mental, physical, emotional and social welfare of all-through taxes, donations, volunteer work, welfare drives and meeting time. You are expected to cast your ballot regu- larly, when eligible. I have the greatest degree of faith in your generation. I know you will do what preceding generations have been unable to do-create a universal climate of peace for all men. On December 51 you heard time stomping across the world. But it was just for a moment-a moment of confetti, church bells, firecrackers and mad hilarity. Then it was gone and you were in a new year. Time had marched by. This one mad instant was retreating into the past. The interesting point is that this night the future came to you without any desire on your part. At the stroke of twelve, you were marching into the future. Some individuals have stepped into the future definitely, precisely and with great consequence to themselves and others. Such are the men and women most often men- tioned in history. They made history because they changed things, and in changing things, they changed people as well. You will discover your future when you find that you can change it. Two or three generations ago you would have been prohibited from having a future, today you must create one if you are to survive. It is with this sincere note that I wish you the greatest success with your future since the future of our world is yours. Ufaaalwaeaeo Assistant Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools To be given the privilege of writing in your yearbook is pure nostalgia. Not only does it conjure up fond memories of student days at Old York High, but it also grants the opportunity of playing a small role in your commencement. Ah, commencement! Defined by any lexicographer as the beginning, but you know in june of 1967 it means the end: the end of an arduous enterprise, but in retrospect a happy one. Yet the beginning it is, and what the future holds for you will be a matter of your accepting the challenges and responsibilites of life. May they always be met by the exercise of wise judgment and prudent action. Director of Research and Federal Projects