William Tennent High School - Per Annos Yearbook (Warminster, PA)

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The Centennial Joint Board of School Directors: I- Q.. 3, Seeks to discover the needs of the children in its district and actively supports a progressive, efficient, and forward-looking program of education to meet these needs. Recognizes that its responsibility is not to run the schools but to see that they are well run. Functions as a policy-forming and controlling board rather than as an adminis- trative board. 4-Considers its place as one of public trust and confidence and makes its decisions entirely in the light of whether they will promote the welfare of the children and the schools of the district. 5-Works as a unit, not as a group of committees of one, in handling school 6 7 8 9 matters and making school board policies. -Sees to it that all business transactions and actions of the board are open to the public and are carried on in a sound, businesslike, ethical, and above- board manner. -Gives the appropriate administrative officer and other school employees authority in keeping with their responsibilities so that they may function with professional efficiency. -Refers, as far as possible, all complaints and requests to the appropriate administrative officer. -Presents any personal criticism of employees to the superintendent or super- vising principal, not to laymen or other persons connected with the schools. lO-Votes only for the best-trained technical and professional employees who have been properly recommended by the appropriate administrative officer. ll-Gives sufficient time and energy to the iob to guarantee a school system which renders the highest and best possible educational services and opportunities to the children of the community. l2fKeeps itself vvell-informed by membership and active participation in county, regional, state, and national school board associations. 32 ik 'V' s..-f . f -. 1 , . .4 OFFICERS: Charles Rich, Treasurer, Fred J. Stackpole, Secretary, Horace Carter, President, Ryland Stock, Vice President.

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CENTENNIAL JOINT SCHOOL BOARD Standing: J. Comly Stover, E. Earle Sinkler, Jr., Fred Wright, Lillian Kastle, Norman Robinson, Donald Beatty, Horace Yerkes, James Brooks. Seated: Janina Haag, Charles Rich, Fred J. Stackpole, Horace Carter, Ryland Stock, Marie Kolbe. The Centennial Joint Board of School Directors is composed of seventeen members: five from the borough of Ivyland, five from the township of Upper Southampton, and seven from the township of Warminster. The Centennial Board is responsible for the operation of the complete Centennial School System, grades T through 12, and buildings and facilities for all high school students, grades 7 through 12. In addition to regular monthly meetings, the Board is also involved in many special in-between meetings in order to provide sufficient time to do justice to the many problems of business and education with which it is concerned. Many special committees also operate to speed up the functions of the Board. School Board membership is considered an honor, and each of the members of the Centennial Joint School Board is happy for the opportunity to serve his com- munity and his state. Each is interested in the welfare of the children and in the advancement of education in our several communities. Each school director plays a leading role in the formulation of school policies relative to the conduct and administration of the educational program of the Centennial School System. School Board membership is not only a challenge, but it is an opportunity to serve. It makes certain demands upon those who hold the office. It requires, in addition to time and effort, careful consideration of the character and magni- tude of the responsibilities involved. In addition to a willingness to serve, a board member must possess a knowledge of sound and effective practices as well as a basic knowledge of the school laws if he is to be a positive force in the education of present and future citizens. Centennial Board membership is composed of men and women from many walks of life. Their education and experience are varied and well-rounded, and their capable direction has been amply demonstrated. It would seem, therefore, that our schools are in good hands. We, as members of the T958 graduating class of William Tennent High School, pay tribute to these public-spirited men and women who render dedicated service to our community.

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ADMINISTRATICN EverettA McDonald Jr BS MEd MA Ph D usagrad uate of the State Teachers College at Fltchburg Massachusetts Boston Unlverslty Yale Untverslty and the Unlversaty of Mlchngan He has taught mathematics and sclence and has served as prnnctpal In elementary tumor hugh and sensor hugh schools Slnce 1946 Dr McDonald has been Superlnten dent of Schools at East Hampton Connecticut and Westbury Long Island and ln July 1954 was appointed to the full time posltlon of Superintendent of Schools of the Centennual School Dlstrlct Dr McDonald has worked long and dnlngently In order to make this school and school dlstrlct outstandlng EVERETT A MCDONALD JR SUPERINTENDENT S MESSAGE As each year rolls by and another group of sensors gets ready to graduate and leave Wullnam Tennent Hugh School we always hope that the members of that class are ready to accept their responsubulutles ID the future that Iles ahead Todays work IS very complncated and calls for dnfflcult declsuons on the part of every cntlzen I0 every country lt ss also complicated for us and your teachers to see far enough ahead to be sure that your educational program has been worthwhile for you We sincerely hope that each of you will use your best ludgment In makung decuslons to solve the problems whnch Involve you as your future unfolds before you We hope that you wlll base your ludgment on sound and fundamental truths whlch we hope you have learned here at school We hope you have learned to adapt yourself to thunk quickly and to be ready for any future that lles In store for you We are always sorry to see you go but know that we have worked wuth you for this moment of graduatuon and we want you to understand that our thoughts go wlth each and every one of you You always have our best wishes for your undlvldual and collective welfare EverettA McDonald Jr . , ., .., . ., . ., .., ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' t . , . 1 , . . . . .. - 1 1 1 , . 1 1 1 . , .