Worthington-West Franklin
High School

Worthington, PA

1933 - 1984

A public meeting was held on September 27, 1946, at Bowser's Hall to organize a P. T. A., and on October 20 of that year the first meeting was held at the school. The first officers were Mrs. L. E. Hoyt, president; Mrs. Clark Bowser, vice-president; Mrs. Paul Reed, second vice-president; Mrs. Clayton McGarvey, secretary; Mrs. Roy Bowser, treasurer.

In 1947 many projects were carried out that the P.T.A. might be able to donate some money toward the building of the new elementary school which was begun in March of 1948.

The term of 1949 was begun with the planning of a Hot Lunch Program. A goal was set at $1,250.00 to furnish a room in the school for a cafeteria. The construction was begun on Thursday, March 16, and by March 18 the P. T. A. had reached their goal set at the beginning of the school year to assist in the financing. They also had enough to purchase new playground equipment.

Over the years this organization has had various projects. Among them were sponsorship of the scouts, helping to raise funds for a school band, Polio Vaccine Clinic, where one hundred youngsters received their shots, playground equipment for the Craigsville School, installation of drinking fountains, record players and records, and books.

Every year they donate money toward the Junior-Senior Prom and in 1963 helped support the After-Prom Party.

1963 Centennial Booklet