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

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mhz school fmdfhl Alfred Steckel, John From, William Tobias, Treasurer, Robert Shearer, Vice President, Henry Ecken roth, Charles Adams, Sr., Wallace Tomey, Stanley Heckman, Donald Miller, James Moyer, President, Mark Yocum, Secretaryg Clayton Rehrer, William Kutz, Millard Reilf, Richard Bollman, Arthur Lutz, John Reigel, Mrs. W'arren Lamm, Mahlon Miller, missing: Harold Biedler. The driving mehcanism, the school board, has ob- tained approval from the state to proceed. with the con- struction of the new high school at an estimated cost of 53,100,000 A photo copy machine, two new school buses and an additional 12 acres plus two lots have been pur- chased. Qlssistants tu iBtin:ipaI Rehrer, Mr. A. Miller, se- nior high, and Mr. Moyer, junior high, enjoy a humorous incident amidst many school problems. milk affine Staff, D. Ulrich, Mrs. M. Emes, R. Keener, R. Reinert, Mrs. T. Lehr and Mrs. C. Brunner, missing from the picture, have the complex job of managing the sc-hool's business.

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You have projected the embellishments of your year- book around the theme pertaining to the life and works of the great English bard, William Shakespeare. As a master of prose and poetry his influence on the Language Arts has long been felt in programs of leaming activities of all youth the world over. There is need today for a rejuvenation of interest in the classical and cultural life of the scholar, even though such efforts are usually minimized as to the degree of impor- tance in reference to the areas of learning of science and engineering. Your work in areas such as English, Spanish, German, Latin, The Junior Classical League, The Fine Arts, Social Studies, Education Beyond the Classroom Walls, all contribute in having you meet with difficult situations brought about by the highly complex social order of our times. Best wishes to everyone in selecting a life's vocation fitted to his natural abilities improved by high school education, and always strive to keep nourished the great spiritual feelings of your human heart and soul. Supervising Principal Wi Qlitnn Gentleman from Eernna Graduation from high school is a goal achieved, an essential in the great ugame' of modern living. This is a season of joy, as your ambition becomes a reality and your hopes for the future are brightened. How much does your high school diploma mean to you? You have often been reminded of the importance of a high school education. Now you will begin to reap the benefits of your perseverance. Whatever the degree of your achievement may be, we ask you to be mindful of the public school which offered you the opportunity for a successful future. The public school looks to you for continued interest and support as you assume the role of an adult. The need of an educated citizenry in a democ- racy is of paramount importance if we are to successfully combat those forces which attempt to destroy our way of life. We have many pleasant memories to cherish as we look back over the few short years which you spent at Wilson High School. You will always be a part of Wilson and we ask you to return often to share the joys which are ours, because you were here -and are now among our list of alumni. Principal 8

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At an English Department meeting, Dr. Constein, supervisor, explains the illustrations of a few of Shakespeare's most famous characters to Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Herb, Miss Zug, Mrs. Miller, Reading Consultant, Mrs. Rifile, Miss Sheidy, Mrs. Rollman and Mr. Haas. 'Q L Zlnh when it ups mp lips, 'Ist nu hug bark To read, to speak, to write - the three fold purpose of the English Department is to enable the student to do all of these well. Through the literature course one not only becomes appreciative of prose and poetry, but also learns to improve his reading skills. Public speaking is a necessity which gives the student poise and self-assurance in front of others. The writing of themes and term papers throughout the year better students' composition ability. The senior journalism course, whose students are members of the Spectator staff, endeavors to teach the fundamentals of journalistic writing. As they study the literature of England, these 10-C-1 students and Miss Zug associate the authors with their homeland. fThis is the forest primeval, ' quotes Mrs. Hoffman to her eighth grade class as they begin the classic, Evangeline. Reviewing the fundamentals with the ll-C-C section, Dr. Constein explains the necessity for a good background in grammar.