Youngsville High School - Aquila Yearbook (Youngsville, PA)

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HO T WITH M Mr. H. J. Sherwood has been The supervising principal of the Brokenstraw Valley School District since 1954. He graduated from Edinboro State Teach- er's College and received his MasTer's Degree of Education at Columbia University. Prior To coming to Youngsville he taught at Edinboro High School. Workinglclosely with the school board, faculty, and the community, Mr. Sherwood is able to provide tor The students enrolled in our school system, a better and more complete means ot obtaining an education. Mr. Sherwood is responsible for The curri- culum in our schools, and any other items in The merged Brokenstraw Valley School District, which in- cludes The six elementary buildings, in addition to the high school building. His main responsibility and concern This year is the building ot two new elementary schools, one in Pittsfield, and one in Youngsville, and the com- pletion of The library, auditorium, and Industrial Arts buildings to be added to our present buildings. By meeting weekly with The architects, Mr. Sher- wood is able to check on whatever problems might arise and record the progress being made. IGHT AND MAIN Mr. Matthews, working in close co-operation with Mr. Sherwood and the taculty, does a large part in keeping a smooth and active school system tor the students enrolled here. Mr. Matthews received his B.S. degree from Edinboro State Teacher's College, his M.Ed. degree from Penn State University, and furthered his education at the University ot Pitts- burgh. Mr. Matthews has been here since the beginning of the 1960-ol school term. Prior to coming to Youngsville, he taught at Panama and Corry High Schools, respectively. Some ot the specitic duties ot Mr. Matthews in- clude: making all schedules, interviewing prospective teachers, administration, taking care of attendance, and supervising all teachers. Mr. Matthews is also the athletic director and is responsible Tor the assemblies. 9

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SCHOOL BOARD The School Board has spent a busy year. Their main concern has been The current construc- tion proiects Tor The district. The two new elementary schools in Youngsville and Pittsfield, plus the changes and additions To The high school building, have been The main items of discussion. These additions and improvements will bring about changes in Teacher assignments, pupil assignments, transportation of pupils, and The curriculum, which are all under the supervision of The School Board. The hiring of new Teachers, The re-alignment of school districts, and The budget have also been discussed during Their monthly and special meetings. Ernest K. Oviatt Kenneth J. Franklin Robert M. Spencer Robert E. Svveetland Kay Burleigh Mrs. Robert Frevv MEMBERS Bernarr Whiteley Kenneth Stowell Frank Briggs Francis Briggs Noyd Chappel Noble Clark CLeft to rightj Francis Briggs, Clifford Sample, Max Davis, Ernest Oviatt-Pres., Mrs. Florence Spencer-Sec., Robert Spencer, Kenneth Franklin Robert E. Sweetland, Kay Burleigh, and Noyd Chappel. Marlin Schnell Mrs. Doris L. Rapp Clifford Sample Max W. Davis William Gustafson

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SECRETARIES Sawfw Mrs. Anne Johnson prepares letters for rnailing. She is Mr. Matthews' private secretary. Mrs. Craft, school secretary, is busily filing one of the many reports she handles. Mrs. Spencer, secretary of the School Board, can be found working in the office.