Wilson High School - Wilsonian Yearbook (West Lawn, PA)

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The school board, elected by the residents of Spring Township and West Lawn, is the controlling body of the fundamental policies of the school, The class of 1954 would like to extend congratulations to the Spring Township School Board far their sincere efforts and the many progressive projects they have and will continue to carry out. i , bcbunl Quai Seated: Melvin M. Grimes, Se tory, l955j Millard S. Reiff, F ident, l955g Wallace O. Tor l957, Charles J. Adams, l959, Standing: Adam C. Bordner, Tr urer, l954, Henry J. Eckeni l957, Stanley B. Heckman, President, l959, Robert K. Sl' er, l959. Behind the scenes at Wilson the secretarial staff is responsible for the business workings of the high school, Among their duties are making available the individual records of the pupils, filing, and handing out salary checks to the ubiquitous faculty. beufetaries May I have a late permit to class, please? I oversleptf' That was the request for pass No. l,869,2B8 spoken into the ears of Mrs. Betty Schrall, Mrs. Dorothy Hafer, and Miss Edith Reedy, our ever-capable secretaries. 6 1

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Wttitiv l-lsmltne G wr - QC 1 JO -ts , 'l f'7 F ,- 1 rt, .1 Q fl 1'- M ' - fv- lll T 45.2 f 1 , ' - l-leartiest congratulations and sincere best wishes to you, the class of l954. ln this annual you have recorded many cherished mo- ments of your happiest years in school. You have re- ceived your public school education in a most unique period of history, From the time you entered first grade in l9112 your country has been forced to think and act in terms of billions of dollars for the main- tenance of our way of life, strengthening of our GC- anomic security, and for the continued enhancing Of the welfare of all peoples, Through your schooling you have been prepared to meet the tremendous Chal- lenges which confront us as we enter the atomic age an age that has caused much anxiety and bewild- erment, because of the application of this potential for destructive ends, Some of you by virtue of your training and ability, will contribute toward the de- velopment of this atomic force for productive means, and all of you can wield a wholesome influence through friendliness and co operation which are neces- sary components toward universal peace. We will remember you for your many kind deeds and fine contributions to the program of your alma mater and welcome you to the ranks of its alumni. Our hope is that you will continue your fine support of Wilson High School, our wish that each of you will have o happy and successful future. 5 600241 You can launch your life's career in a more calm atmosphere of world relationships than has been the case for several years. Your ambitions need to be en ergized in a pace-setting area of great change in our scientific and productive forces greatly modifying our national economy that will progressively move forward our individual standard of living. You will probably return to your Alma Mater as a seasoned alumnus and find your younger kin study- ing foreign languages at lower grade levels with such supplementary aids as the audio-electronic systems. You will find yourself more deeply engrossed in find ing peaceful solutions for managing humanitarian re, lationships between east and west in our modern world, As a high school graduate or future college graduate, you will be able to earn an income that will readily make available to you a future home with the elec- tronic gadgets that ease the tasks of family life. You will travel in atomic powered mobile devices of trans- portation on the land, on sea, and in the air, yes f -- stratosphere., Modern youth needs constantly to re-evaluate its moral and spiritual attitudes, heed the voice of experi- ence, and courageously face the issues of making a living and living a good Christian life. Whatever your life-'s endeavor ma we extend our f Y good wishes for your success. Supervising Principal Q 3? L is., img- Q -so Q,.

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teuihanre apartment A director from Juniata College is giving Marcia Chapman di. rections before she begins the Juniata College aptitude test. F 3 l?9f:hu:?'w0w9i - mi ffTf2fS:.:3F',xN:Z,. 5 Q jx h i ' li 3 illll, 0 i llilllllll llll - - it L g fa K : 'X 'LTC 'REED ,Q- Q---- -..-srgsx The guidance department is set up to direct the student onto the right path during his high school years. The pupil receives social training, help in course selection, and counseling as problems arise The guidance instructors give able assistance materializing plans for a future education. Arrangements are made through this department to tour industries, hospitals, colleges, and business schools. Jobs can also be secured through the help of the guidance instructors. Mr. Carl Derr, Miss Verna Seitzinger, and Mr. Clayton Rehrer are our guidance counselors. 4-S 'QA' x V Mr. Derr discusses future labs with his 9 G College. - guidance class. Miss Seitzinger helps Sylvia Stoudt fill aut her application for Kutztown State Tcachrrs A-41