Frank Johannes Jr., a teacher and coach in the Palmerton Area School District, was named director of athletics by the school board.

He succeeds Willard Wilhelm, who retired at the close of the last school term.Johannes was the lone applicant for the position, which was advertised as open to members of the Palmerton faculty.Directors Ellen Christman, Matthew Behler, James Ord, Marvin Foley and Richard Hagenbuch voted in favor of the hiring. Peter Blynn was opposed.