Ligonier Valley High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Ligonier, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1937 volume:

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Wilt, a member of the Class of 1887, and a teacher in the grades from 1890 to 1931, for her years of service to the Ligonier Public Schools. Since the Class of 1937 will be the fiftieth to graduate from Ligonier High School, we desire to pay homage to her, a mem- ber of the first graduating class. Not only as an interested alumna do We honor her, but as a friend and teacher who has exerted a far-reach- ing influence ovcriher students and the commun- ity. For this serwiice to school and community, the Class of 1937 expresses its appreciation by dedicating the Mountaineer of Achievement to Miss Carrie E. Wilt. we pfzese nf The twelfth volume of the Mountaineer as a review of the achievement of students, faculty, and directors of Ligonier High School. Achieve- ment comes only through the appreciation of il community which recognizes the need for cooper- ation between students and advisers. Therefore. it is only fitting that we express our apprecia- tion to the Board of Education and the commun- ity for the addition to our building and the new courses which permit increased achievement. We are proud of the acquisition of academic and cultural knowledge, the growth of cooperation gained through working in clubs, the development of healthy bodies through athletics, and the at- tainment of finer and more sincere individual traits. And so, the Staff presents the Mountain- eer of Achievement which it hoves will give you a true picture of this year's achievement of thc classroom, the group, the athlete, and the in- dividual. IN FOUR VOLUMES ACHIEVEMENT OF THE CLASSROOM ACHIEVEMENT OF THE GROUP ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL THE FIRST VOLUME . .. ACHIEVEMENT f4.v'J:,,1R g- nf Num. -. ,af X: 'J 0 5. Q Aj it ff' i ? ihxalflip ll 5 iw' ,- 'f P V' ' A X S CCM 1 . . w ' 3 ig G ' 'i x A if ---'-- ' , M 'ff-af xfmi J W Hunter Maude C Ewingg Treasurer, Wayne M. Cookg Vice President, A. K Renwick President J H Fry: Secretary, H. E. Dickey qnon-memberj. BOARD OF EDUCATIGN Society moves slowly toward civilization, but when we com- pare epochs half a century apart we perceive innumerable signs that progress has been made. Fifty years of continued growth is Ligonieris claim for recognition in Public High School Educa- tion, as she looks in retrospect over times and incidents that have now become history. The vast majority of Worth While achieve- ments become such as a result of careful, judicious planning with definite ends in view. That the youth of today might be better prepared to face the challenge of tomorrow was the motive which prompted the Board of School Directors to plan with wisdom additional facilities for the training of Ligoniefs sons and daugh- ters. These increased opportunities for training are now real- ities, but true achievement is a challenge which must be heralded henceforth to every boy and girl. We pay tribute to the members of our Board of School Directors because of unselfish service ren- dered in behalf of those who fifty years hence aspire to look back- Ward to accomplishments made possible through the clear Vision of those entrusted with authority and power to plan for posterity. Page Eight Who ls This Man? Of course, you llnow Mr. Wylie, the man who is principally responsible for any achievements which the students of Lig- onier High School have attained during the past three years: -WHO is always wiiling to listen to our problems, and from whom we rec-ive un- derstanding and wise counselg --WHO has dreamed of securing one of the finest modern high school buildings in western Pennsylvania for Ligonier, and who has realized these dreams this Vearg -WHO has helped to make the high school an abode of refinement and achieve- ment where school affairs arc conducted in an orderly manner but where enjoyment ac- companies the regular school routineg -WHO is ever ready with his fair crit- icisms, more often his praise, and always his suggestions for the improvement of the academic and recreational life of the stud- ent bodyg -WHO has created an atmosphere around the school that breathes of cheer- fulness, good will, and loyalty-an atmos- phere that has permitted the study of sub- jects nearest our interests and has instil- led a deeper love, allegiance, and respect in the students for their Noble Alma Mater with her colors pure and true . It is an atmosphere enjoyed by students and in- structors of Ligonier Hih ,School Who share daily experiences with their Super- vising Principal, Mr. C. C. Wylie. THE RULERS OF DESTINY Mr. c. c. WYLIE I Page Nine Mr. Mathews gives Mr. NIcKeIvey facts about the Senior Cafeteria for the New Fort. SENIOR OFFICERS JACK DONOVAN .................. President EVA WINELAND .... .... V ice President REBA JAMES ..... Secretary BILL HEGAN ..... Treasurer On to Washington . . CAPABLE LEADERS OF UPPERCLASSMEN Mr. Mathews and Mr. McKelvey directed senior activity in both home room and class. Besides teaching Problems of Democracy and French, Mr. Mathews devoted much of his time to helping the seniors plan various projects which would finance the graduates' trip to Washington in the spring. Prob- ably the outstanding achievement of the government class was conducting a poll of presidential votes in the community which forecast quite accurately the outcome of the election locally. Seniors in Mr. McKel- vey's home room appreciated the additional privilege of associating outside of class with an English professor who can read Shake- spearean lines so dramatically. All upper- classmen enjoyed literature and composi- tion classes with Mr. McKelvey. While seniors struggled to discover what was rot- ten in the State of Denmark. the juniors enjoyed the chivalry and romance in The Idylls of the King. Page Ten Deserving Graduates ANNA AN DREYCHAK . . . always occupies the first seat in the room . . . active in commercial studies . . . is envied for her naturally curly hair . . . favorite author is Shake' speare. DOROTHY ANKNEY . . . captains the Rector mushball team . . . this curly haired blond is courtec us, cheerful, and athletically inclined . . . end man in the Junior Minstrel. EVELYN ANKNEY . . . benevolent Evelyn is a high honor student . . . one senior who has never been tardy in high school , . . includes a scrapbook of poetry in her library. DONALD BRANT . . . good natured D'l1 likes to train hunting dags . . . aims to be an engineer some day . . . played football his junior year . . . strong upholder of the G. O. P. MILDRED BU ELL . . . an unassuming scholar a11d pianist , . . associate editor ofthe Publication Staff . . . presi- dent of Girls' Fellowship Club . . . likes jelly beans, basketball, and science. HAZEL BURKHOLDER . . . the senior with the prettiest dimples . . . has a soft, appealing voice . . . a capable student librarian . . . will make an excellent nurse, AGNES CAMPBELL . . . petite, blue-eyed, and merry . . . pilots a 1936 Dodge to and from school . . . has a weak- ness for roller skating and brunettes . . . delights in being a senior. JACK CARNES . . . good looking Jack has a. fine tenor voice . . . mathematically, mechanically, and musically minded . . . takes clocks apart , . . bass viol player for the orches-tra and swing band. RUTH CLAWSON . . . studious Ruth dreads examinations . . . is especially fond of peanuts- and olives . . . relishes Edgar Guest's poetry . . . enjoys reading Dickens . . . violinist in the orchestra. DONALD CLIFFORD . . . just call me Don likes barn dances...is a G man of the detective stories he reads . . . defends the rights of the farmer in Problems of Democracy class. Page Eleven RUTHE CRAMER . . . care-free Ruthe is one of the champion players on the Oak Grove mushball team . . . possesses stately height . . . finds a certain curly haired alumnus interesting. WILBERT DARR .. .this tall and silent senior spends much of his leisure, hunting and fishing in the mountains above Laughlintown . . . football letterman his senior year . . . companion to Bill Hegan. VIRGINIA DICKEY . . . friendly, dependable, loyal Ginny . . . played the piano for group singing and basketball dances . . . treasures her cat, Nigger . . . was photo- graph editor of the Mountaineer for three years. JOHN JOSEPH DONOVAN, Jr .... Jack'f for short .... delights in teasing and eating . . . president of the senior class . . . wants to continue his football career at Notre Dame. CLYDE EICHER . . , introducing the red-haired, acrobatic dancing senior . . . reads detective mystery thrillers . . . struggled through Virgil . . . rides in some of the Rolling Rock hunts. JANE EVANS . . . a versatile class leader . . . editor-in- chief of the Publications . . . calls her pet daschunde Madchen . . . has ambitions to direct a play of her own. GEORGE FERRY . . . plays center on the senior basketball squad . , . grit and perseverance made him a very valu- able football man . . . addict of Wayne King's sweet music . . . tallest senior. DOROTHY FISICUS . . . Dorf is one cf the fairer seniors . . . chief librarian . . . goes for sweets, breezes, class pres-idents, and new cars . . . friend of Cicero and Virgil. MARGARET FITCH ...good hearted Margie is a radio fan . . . as a sophomore was a popular member of the Stamp Club because of her valuable collection . . . fond of shrimp salad. ANNE FITCHKO , . . casual, independent, and chic . . . class representative on the Mountaineer staff , . . has artistic talent and a keen sense of humor . . . likes gardenias and New York. Ambitious Graduates Page Twelve NEW QUARTERS AID SCIENTISTS Many enjoyable, profitable. and exciting hours have been spent in science and agri- culture classes. The physics department under the supervision of Mr. Ross has been most fortunate in securing the new, ade- quately equipped physics laboratory. Biol- ogy was very popular with the sophomores who enjoyed constructing aquariums, pre- paring collections of specimens, and study- ing birds. This year a full time agriculture course was added to the curriculum With Mr. Pershing the instructor. Future carp- enters and cabinet makers tested their man- ual skill in sawing wood and driving nails in the up-to-date shop. When Mr. Persh- ing, a member of the State Legislature, had to be in Harrisburg from January until May, Mr. Godshall, a Penn State student, ably taught agriculture and a freshman general science class. Page Thirteen . . Research Workers . . ,W ,e,, Q, , Mr. Pershing explains some of his plans for the workshop to Mr. Ross and Mr. Godshall. Physics students work diligently in the new laboratory. ...l Miss Gross shows a history project, a Roman house, to Miss Martin and Mrs. Urch. Three scholars discuss good reading for monthly book reviews. uVeni, vicli, vici, . LIBRARY CFFERS EXTENSIVE READING An enlarged school library has served this year as an impetus to the study M history, Latin, and English. Excavating the ruins of the ancients, discussing the settlement of strikes and problems of young America, and preparing projects of the his- tory of communication and transportation with Miss Gross have interested the soph- omore World History and junior American History students. Caesar's famous words, Veni, vidi, vici, have made the ever help- ful and sympathetic instructor, Mrs. Urch, sigh and wish that more students would follow this advice in her Latin classes. Un- derclassmen spend two years in the study of English grammar and literature under Miss Martin's guidance. Original draw- ings, puppets, miniature combat fields and guillotines indicate student interest in class- ics written by Scott, Dickens, and Shake- speare. Page Fourteen Dignified Graduates ANNA MILDRED FRYE . . . nothing is too much trouble for gay little Mid . . . wants to study beauty culture . . . has a one and only . . . treasurer of the Girls' Fellow- ship Club. JAMES FRY . . . collects autographs of famous orchestra leaders . . . business manager of the Mountaineer . . . acquired the nickname Barry from his Great Dane dog . . . an omnivorous reader, KATHLEEN GLESSNER . . . gentle Katie is afraid of the dark . . . a conscientious student , . . plays a violin . . . her friendly, sweet manner has won her many friends . . . a senior librarian, WILLIAM HEGAN , . , Hill is a crack shot on the Rifle Team . . . expects to study medicine . . . played quar- terback on the football squad . . . is an ardent skiing fan. BETTY HOFELT . . . grey-eyed and charming . . . prefers classical music to popular . . . wants a driver's license with a roadster attached . . . finds underclassmen amusing. EUGENE HORNER .... Foose would like to be a boxer . . goes after rabbits at every opportunity . . . an outstanding agricultural student . . . fishes in the Wat- erford stream with Bob Luther. VIOLA ISCRUPE . . . Vi serves as errand gi1'l for the school secretary , . . another Robert Taylor admirer . . . belongs to the Girls' Fellowship Club . , . enjoys making English projects REBA JAMES . . . likes to be teased . . . an attractive, unaffected brunette . . . one of the most efficient typists , . . secretary of the senior class . . . active in the Commercial Club. GEORGE JENKINS . . . 'tMopey was the only Mountaineer chosen for the first team on the Class B All-County foot.- ball squad , . . has an infectuous laugh . . . played on the senior basketball team . . . associate-editor of the Publications. EVELYN KASTNER . . . slim and blo11d Evelyn originates assembly programs . . . makes attractive advertising posters . . . spent a great deal of the first semester in the hospital because of appendic-itis. Page Fifteen JOY KEFFER . . . popular Joy has served as cheerleader for three years . . , possesses. a sunny, amiable person- ality . . . president of the Commercial Club . . . devoted to Cara-Nome cosmetics. MARTIN KODRICH . . . go-getternof the senior basketball team . . . likes oysters and dandelions . . . would like to make law his life work . . . still enjoys a game of tag. GEORGE KVOCHKO . , . Fritz Kreisler of the class . . . likes to go hiking with a telescope . . . tunes in on the Magic Key program . . . favorite magazine is Etude LA VERNA LUTHER . . . never thinks of entering class without her assignments prepared . . . recognized as the most versatile athlete in senior gym classes . . . chats with Ruth Clawson during noon hour. ROBERTA LUTHER . . . happy-go-lucky Birdie reads the Redbook . . . adept at translating French . . . thinks Astaire and Rogers make a magnificent dancing team . . . likes snowy weather. ROBERT LUTHER . . . limber Roebuck would like to sleep for twenty years . . . played end on the '36 football team , . . is noted for his concise statements . . . interested in hunting and fishing. HAROLD LYNN . . . tall, dark and handsome describes Dick . . . football captain . . . president of the Young Fellows' Club . . . has a professional future in baseball . . . adviser to the Culture Club. MARGARET McKLVEEN . . . diminutive Pudgie rooms in town so that she can engage in more school activities . . . entered an all over design in the National Schol- astic Art Contest. BETTY MCLAUGHLIN . . . Betty collects photographs of movie stars . . . likes to shop and eat cake . . . a violinist . . . supervises the supplies department of the Senior Cafeteria. ROBERT McCLUNE . . . intelligent, popular, reserved . . . outstanding debater . . . Bob missed most of the football season because of injuries but made up the lost time with his brilliant basketball playing. Promising Graduates Page Sixteen STUDENTS ACQUIRE HABITS OF ACCURACY Just across the hall from the algebra classroom is the new commercial room, one of the most active centers in school. Miss Marshall has already organized an efficient commercial course for juniors and seniors. The hasty click, click of the typewriter keys informed the school that the seniors were not only practicing for mastery but also typing material for other departments. To see that modern oxfice methods were workable, the Junior Business Training students made a number of field trips to local places of business. In the algebra classroom, Miss Dickinson advised the freshmen and sophomores, To keep out of my Algebra Club, prepare your daily assign- ments, Our brilliant math instructor, with her keen sense of humor, made the solution of unknowns and square roots never-to-be-forgotten experiences. Miss Marker, Mr. Wylie's affable secretary, who spent many minutes everyday preparing detention slips, absentee lists, and club notices, also served as typist, telephone operator, and representative of the Lost and Found Department. Page Seventeen . Cusioclians of Records ' ' ' it L' W N Y..-,1s:.1.'ei5e.:.,i, - - .f ' A ' Miss Dickinson plans The Ghost Parade with Miss Marshall and Miss Marker. Patient typists find straight copy work exacting. Miss Gregg and Mr. Rushworth discuss the program for the next Culture CIub's dancing lesson. Talented artists complete their Mountaineer Contest Posters. Patrons of Art and Music . FINE ART OPEN TO GIFTED STUDENTS No modern high school can produce leaders for a community without includ- ing courses in the training and apprecia- tion of art and music. Therefore, in Ligonier, Miss Gregg assisted those stud- ents who included art in their schedules to make' attractive posters, desigln and produce the effective old English back- ground for the carolers in the Christmas program, and cut linoleum blocks for the New Fort. Freshmen also enjoyed con- structing model towns in Miss Gregg's civics classes. The entire student assembly joined in singing There's a Long, Long Trail A-Winding, as enthusiastic Mr. Rushworth, the music instructor, announc- ed: 'tNow altogether! Boys whistle, and girls hum. Our Maestr0's schedule was a busy one with his sophomore English class, individual music lessons, band, orchestra, and swing band rehearsals. Page Eighteen Optimistic Graduates HELEN NICELY . . . tall, graceful Helen can throw a bask- etball the length of the gymnasium . . . attended school in Connellsville as a sophomore . . . took charge of the candy counter this year. JEAN NICELY . . . fair-complexic ned Jean began her Home Economics career early by promoting the Senior Cafeteria . . . wore her hair in lo11g curls first two years in high school . . . a talented violinist. MARIE NICELY . . . Marie is one of the outstanding volley- ball players among the senior girls . . . a ve1'y earnest chemistry student . . . always in a jovial mo d. CORA MARIE PENBERTHY . . . breezy Codie likes to deliver absentee lis-ts . . . the first candy saleswoman for the Athletic Fund . . . makes good Chocolate cakes . . . a fine character actress. HERBERT PRICE . . . Wimpy's favc rite hobby is knit- ting . . . likes winter, fried chicken, and Shakespeare's works . . . thinks Tink Queer's Merry Makers are the tops . . a Young Fell' ws' Club member. WILLIAM QUEER . . . quiet and well-liked Bill wants to become a forester . . . obstinate guard on the senior basketball team . . . news reporter for the New Fort. ALDA SHADRON . . . Shad possesses that widely searched for quality, complete naturainess . , . hopes to follow in Amelia Earhart's footsteps . . . spent her freshman year in Latrobe High School. JOHN SM ETAN KA . . . thrifty Jf hnnie furnishes trans-- portation for a number of underclassmen . , . finds hill- billy music entertaining . . . an ambitious, hard-working student who excells in accurate, speedy typing. MARIE SNODGRASS . . . pretty, blonde Marie comes from Longbridge . . . had her hands photographed for the division pages of the Mountaineer . . . interested in any- thing pertaining to history. JOSEPHINE TIBERI . . . tiny Jo likes to walk through fallen leaves in autumn . . . a lily and a lemon pie fancier . . . translated Les Miserables for her own annlsement. Page Nineteen In Memoriam WAYNE ROBERT CAMPBELL Died July 7, 1935 Grieve not that I die young. Is it not well to pass away ere life has lost its brightness ? -Hastings. MORAN WEIMER . . . one of the leaders of the Future Farmers of America . . . plays a violin and enjoys poetry . . . his favorite subject is typing . . an aviation as-pirant. EVA WINELAND . . . soft-spoken Eva is vice president of the senior class . . . trembles at the thought of solid geometry tests . . . capable and fervent news reporter. GENETTA WOLFORD . . , reserved, sincere Genetta has won the respect of her classmates and teachers . . . secre- tary of the Girls' Fellowship Club . . . has already enrolled at Juniata. RUTH ZIDERS . . . this observant student believes that silence is golden . . . favorite classic is A Tale of Two Cities . . . sews so expertly that she makes all her own clothes. ROBERT CAMPQBELL . . . Bob lives in the mcuntains where the rhododendron grows . . . a hiking enthusiast . . . draws life-like sketches of animals . . . deserted Latrobe High to graduate from Ligonier . . . a member of varsity bas-ketball squad. WAYNE ROBERT CAMPBELL.. . Bob may not be here in reality to graduate with his class, but there is a place reserved for him in all of our hearts . . . was president of the class his freshman year . . . a football letterman . . . member of the mixed chorus and Hi-Y-Club . . . highly respected and deeply loved bcth by his ins-tructors and by his classmates. Loyal Graduates . Page Twenty GYMNASIUM-POPULAR CENTER OF ACTIVITY Besides conducting Physical Training classes in the new gymnasium, Miss Keffer and Coach Benningholf devoted part of each day to academic teaching. To hold the attention of the freshmen. Miss Keier interested these restless, eager students in performing experiments in general science and in preparing and giving oral reports on their hobbies and on individual and community improvement in civics. Mr. Ben- ninghoif enjoyed teaching higher mathe- matics to the upperclassmen. Theorems, ratios, and constructing triangles absorbed the excess knowledge of the juniors in plane geometry. Bisecting angles and draw- ing circles gave math sharks practice in drawing. Seniors might elect solid geome- try first semester, and trigonometry the second. Mr. Benninghoff's explanations of tangents, co-functions, and reciprocals made puzzled expressions on the faces of the trig students disappear quickly. Page Twenty-one . Builders of Health Mr. Benninghoff and Miss Keffer outline the basketball schedule for the week. Feminine athletes prepare for the tip-off. ROBERT HAMHLL ..............,.. President DOROTHY MURPHY ..... Vice Presdient MARY L. CRAMER .... . .... Secretary MILES BUELL ...... .... T reasurer Jr.-Sr. Promenade in New Gym CLASS THESPIANS PRESENT UTOM SAWYERH September 14, eighty jolly and determined juniors assembled in the home rooms of Miss Marshall and Mr. Ross. The Class of 1938 had increased in size with the transfer of Claire Soisson, Mary Jo Walter, and Merle Stough from Latrobe and Francis Zaher from Detroit. A few weeks later Mr. Wylie named Miss Dick- inson the class adviser, whose first counsel was needed when class rings were ordered. They are proud of their participation in ath- letics. Seven junior athletes were members of the football squadg Stewart Dyer served as man- ager. Dan Melville, Glenn Mitchell, Bud Berg- strom, and Jack Wilt honored the class bv making the varsity in the first basketball team organized in L. H. S. since 1924. The riiie team owed much of its success to the expert skill of Betty Burk- holder, Alice Menoher, and Robert Hamill. To arouse fighting school spirit at games. Elise Chrisner was always ready to lead the crowd in Fifteen Rahs for the team. Drum Major Mabel Jean Leslie, with her excellent military carriage, could direct any band. The Culture Club, a junior organization, sponsored dancing classes for all high school students. An enlarged course of studv permitted a wide range of interests in scholastic achievement. The most proficient commercial students were Dorothy Murphy and Elinor Barron. Mr. Persh- ing chose Archie Sweeney, president of the Future Farmers of America, to attend the Farm Show in Harrisburg. Mr. Mathews praised Evelyn Riggs' ability in learning to parler fran- cais. Roberta Mowry and Harry Rankin ex- celled in Latin. In English, Joe Horvath wrote paragraphs that were unusually amusing. Lill- ian Carns and Harry Clark gave proof that they knew their theorems in geometry. To swell their class fund, the juniors presented the highly entertaining play, Tom Sawyer, in November. Robert Hamill, a veritable Tom: Bill Kenney, the adventurous Huckleberry Finng Margery Brant, the charming Becky Thatcherg and Louizia Brown, the widow. all enacted their Page Twenty-two . Jolly Juniors UPPER GROUP First row: Luther, G. Clark, Tur- check, Ferry, Crouch, Dice, Dem- mitt, Hays, Roberts, Leighty, Ankeny. Second row: Huston, Buell, L. Piper, Burkholder, Barron, Mc- Connaughey, Brant, Murphy, Wal- lace, Rav, Hudock, Ament. Third row: Holman, Zaher, F. Carns, Chrisner, Beatty, Morris, R. Piper, Tosh, Brown, Cramer. Fourth row: Virgili, Flack, J. Clark, Sweeney, Kenney, Berg- strom, J. Wilt, Mitchell, Dyer, Hoffer, H. Clark. Demyanovich. LOWER GROUP First row: Walter, C. Graham. Mull, Geeting, Brereton, Leslie, Myers, Soisson, Houpt, B. B. Wilt, Shotzbarger. Second row: L. Carns. Shaffer, lscrupe, Shadron, Riggs, D. Gra- ham, Betz, Roddy. H. Halferty, Zurick. Third row: Griffith, McCoy. Leonard, Mowry, Clopp. A, Hal- ferty, Menoher, Melville, Horvath, Hunter. Fourth row: Hamill, Rankin, Weller, Harrold, Norris, Nicely, Monticue. parts remarkably well. Miles Buell, treasurer of the fund, experienced the collector's usual hard luck. as it seemed class members couldn't remember to pay their weekly class dues. Originality and musical ability were not lacking in the January assembly pro- gram. A court scene in which the senior class president, Jack Donovan, was or- dered to apologize to the girls he had tormented provided hilarious entertain- ment. The kazoo band including Anna Jane Mull, Margaret Dice, Roberta Mow- ry, Mary Louise Geeting, and Suzanne Page Twenty-three Brereton, with Mabel .lean Leslie as ac- companist, played several lively tunes. The Class of 1938 appreciated the op- portunity of being the first class to spon- sor a Junior-Senior Prom. held in the spacious gymnasium, May 28. For many weeks different chairmen and committees planned and worked to make this event the climax of school social activities. Next year as the largest class of sen- iors in the history of Ligonier High School, they will accept the responsibil- ity bestowed on them by the Class of 1937 and try to attain higher levels of achieve- ment as leaders in school lilk.. ------- f---t -- W -W-MW -i------W -- - -- ---W - v- - e Still Unclerclassmen FIRST GROUP First row: J. Campbell, A. An - ney, H. Ankney, Demmitt, E. Ank- ney, Hoffer, Brant, T. Campbell Kinsey, Knapp. Second row: Dice. Earnest. P Hartman, E. Frye, Breniser, L: Campbell, Fish, Andreychack, An- thony. Third row: D. Ankney, Jenkins Fitchko, Dodson, Gertemy, D. Fry, Burns, Ambrose. Fourth row: Hall. Hantz W Campbell, Clawson, Blair, Ruell, H. Campbell. SECOND GROUP First row: Picadio, Renwick, M. J. Naugle, Meagher, McDowell, McGraw, H. Naugle, M. Ross , Overcash. Second row: Richey, Luther, Quear, McMaster, McLean, Neider- hiser, E. Ray, V. Ross, A. Nicely, G. Ray. Third row: Rehm. C. Naugle Miller, Peterson, Miney, Szabo: Molnar, Rose, Ramsey, Rathmell. Fourth row: Moses. Pons. Mc- Colly, Lohr, McCracken, Marietta. THIRD GROUP First row: Zimmerman, Weller, Wylie. E. Johnson. G. Snyder, Kelley, E. Snyder, A. Johnson, Wilt. Second row: Wolford, Strickler, Keffer. Shoup. K. Snyder. D. Stoner, Flack, C. Stoner. Third row: Shaulis. Smetanka, J. Snyder, Q. Zuri, W. Snyder Shirey. , Page Twenty-four UNUSUAL PROJECTS MADE BY BIOLOGISTS Near the close of the school Year the sophomore class officers reviewed the achievements of their class during the past year. They remembered how excitedly they, no longer in fear of upperclassmen, had entered the building September 15 to ex- plore the new class rooms and the gym- nasium, to inspect the Freshies, and to meet the new members of the faculty. Mr. Wylie had assigned them to home rooms in the new addition with Miss Gross, Miss Ketfer, and Miss Gregg. their advisers. Their class projects had been both un- usual and worthwhile. Kenneth Buell pre- sented to the biology laboratory the skele- ton of an owl which he had mounted. Other excellent examples of sophomore skill were Hill Dice's turntable and William Lohr's incubator thermometer. While the class was studying the Elizabethean thea- tcr, Junior Flack had constructed a replica ot' the Globe. They admired Eddie Strick- ler's minature castle, carved from soap. Mrs. Urch could always expect nearly per- fect Latin tests from Margaret Overcash and Glea Synder. Reviewing the year's athletic events, they recalled that William McCollV. Victor Hantz, Kenneth Buell, and Junior Snyder had received coveted L's for their football performance, and that Bill Shirey had prov- ed a capable manager. Sevrn sophomores on the varsity basketball squad had given their class a larger representation than that of any other class. During a Rifle Club match with Indiana, Robert Jenkins had the highest score with 99 points out of a possible 100. Nancy Jean Breniser and June Mimna were two of the best sharp- shooters among the girls. Page Twenty-five . . Talented Sophomores KENNETH BUELL ...... President HELEN RENWICK Vice President WILLIAM LOHR ....... .... S ecretary MARY JANE WYLIE ..,. .. Treasurer BILL CHRISNER .................. President WILLIAM MELVILLE ......., Vice President ELLEN GRIFFITH .... ..... S ecretary CHARLES DONATO .... .... T reasurer Three More Years, Frosh . . LEADERS DISCOVERED AMONG FRESHMEN Final exams are here and gone. No more green freshmen, no more babes in the woods. they're sophomores now. What a year it's been! But the homeroom tutors, Mr. Rushworth, Mrs. Urch, Mr. Pershing, and Mr. Godshall. cucceeded in steer- ing them through the school year without mis- hap-a worthy accomplishment. That much dreaded initiation finally arrived. --- Step up to the stage, please - What size are your shoes? - Who's your favorite girl friend? - Take your song-book, turn to page fifty-two, and give us a solo, - were only a few from the barrage of questions and orders which were Hung at them on that eventful day. Their dramatic ability was soon proved in two successful assembly plays under the direc- tion of Mrs. Urch: Great Caesar, in which they attempted to portray a group of young people staging Julius Caesar, and False Pretensesf' another comedy, which emphasized the folly of misrepresentation of facts. From their class Margie Graham and Ellen Griffith were selected as talented members of the Cecilian Chorus Quartet. Almost every freshman found a club to his liking. Especially did they prefer the Rifle, Young Fellows, Library, and Model Airplane Clubs, the Band, and Orchestra. They thanked the juniors for conducting dancing classes where green freshies might learn to waltz and two-step. Much valuable athletic material was discovered in this class. Chrisner, Donato, Melville, Kole- sar, Nemath, McLean and Malkoch were mem- bers of the football squad. Basketball, an in- novation at Ligonier, became one of the chief attractions. The varsity, cut to fifteen members, included three freshmen, Captain Donato, Chris- ner, and Kozar. With the help of Miss Dickin- son's algebra, they decided that the freshmen were responsible for twenty per cent of the team. Class and home room basketball was also popular among both boys and girls. The babes in the woods are no more. They wonder what it will be like to assume the posi- tion of capable sophomores, however, they doubt if their experiences next year will be more novel and exciting than those of their first happy year in Ligonier High School. Page Twenty-six FIRST GROUP First row: A. Miller, McKelvey, Z. lscrupe, M. Miller. T. Neider- hiser, Menoher, Naugle, McMaster, Huston. Second row: Housty, Martens, Harkcom, Mclntvre, Kennedy, Houpt. Hutchison, Hofecker. Third row: T. lscrupe, P. Monico, B. Hunter, Johnson, Horner, Muir, Hull, Kallman, E. Hunter, P. Neid- erhiser. Fourth row: Melville, Luther, Long, Malkoch, McLean, Kolesar, Kozar, Kline. W. Hunter. SECOND GROUP First row: Ankney, E. Denni- son, P. Graham, Griffith, Andrey- chack. M. Graham, Blair, Felgar, Enos, Ambrose, Halferty. Second' row: Buell, B. Essey, E. Essey, Ferry, Frable, Fish, L. Campbell, Hantz, D. Brant. Third row: E. Hartman. Corna, Fabian, Freeman. Baker, Donald- son, Fedorkey, Berkey, Cramer. Fourth row: Clifford, D. Camp. bell. P. Dennison. M. Brant. Don- ato, Carnes, Chrisner. THIRD GROUP First row: L. Nicely, Soisson, M. J. Nicely. Wilt, Peckhart, J. Smith, Taylor, Kastner, Shotzbarger. Second row: F. Monico. Roddy, Weller, Snyder, R. Nicely, Weimer, Noel. Third row: Ray. Petrucci, R. Wylie, Gulyas, Wuchina, Riggs, Queer, Jackson. Fourth row: Nemath, C-. Shirey, H. smith. Popp. Riffle. Page Twenty-seven XX ll Babes in the Woods THE SECOND VOLUME... ACHIEVEMENT Q pw-4 5, , 8. if A uf Xe y x . 5 y R nd another annual First row: Fry, Carnes, Murphy, Hunter, Chrisner, Dickey, Breniser Weller, Graham, Leonard. Second row: Wolford, Holman. Wineland Kncm Renwick Menoher Ri s Freeman Thir .,p, , , f I QQ . . d row: Queer, Campbell, M. Buell, Evans, Jenkins, Fitchko, Clopp, Hamill. Fourth row: K. Buell, iiifllaaficfxiiorsis To plan and edit a successful newspaper a Jane Evans, Editor-in- chief, emerges from an- other staff meetinq in Room 11, that might win All-American recognition, a combined staff of energetic members began its work early in the year. Hours of snooping for news, revising feature articles, preparing budgets, mounting pictures, and reading proof resulted in successful pub- lications. While the editors labored over lay-outs and contents with Miss Martin and Mr. McKelvey, the business managers engin- eered subscriptions and advertising under the direction of Mr. Mathews. Poster contests, original assembly programs, and class rivalry aroused the interest of the entire student bodv and gained its support. The year book subscription campaign ended with the winners lloundering amid a deluge of Hershey buds. When the photograph editors were not searching for picture locations or assisting the photographers, they, armed with scis- ors, rulers, brushes, and glue, were mounting the pictures for the engraver. Reporters puzzled over articles about such important events as the Senior-Faculty basketball game, or the play, The Ghost Parade, sponsored by the Publication Staff. Feature editors were constantly seeking choice information and characteristics for the Waggin' Tongues column and the annuals Hall of Fame. The art editors and Miss Gregg also had their prcblems as they prepared pencil sketches for the frontis-piece of the yearbook and block prints for the newspaper. With the distribution of the Mountaineer and the last issue of The New Fort, the members of the Publications Staff brought to an end another busy year of work in journalism which they hope is an achievement for their Alma Mater. An All American 1936 Annual . Page Thirty Seeking desirable ma- First row: Buell, McCIune, Fry, Carnes. Second row: Shadron, Riggs, terial, Robert McClune lscrupe, Chrisner, Myers, Johnson, Loughran Cabsentj. consults the World AI- manac. Late in getting underway, the members of the Debate Club met after the holidays and were soon hard at work developing the points of their question for debate: Resolved that all electric utilities should be governmentally owned and operated. First came the tryouts and then laborious preparation, writing and learning speeches. Robert McClune, Anne Loughran, James Fry, Elise Chrisner, Evelyn Riggs, Annabel Johnson, Lillian Shadron, and Kenneth Buell completed this preliminary training. Of these, the club was represented in the tournaments by the aflii mative team-Rob- ert McClune and Anne Loughran, and by the negative team com- posed of Kenneth Buell and Evelyn Riggs, with Elise Chrisner alternating. The direction and the selection of the teams was in the hands of Mr. McKelvey, who proved ever willing to spend his time aiding the debaters or transporting them to their matches. During the season the debaters entered the give-away tournament at Charleroi, where the allirmative met Bentleyville, Ellwood, and Monessen, while the negative were opposed by Cum- berland Township, Rochester and Mt. Morris. In the county tournament at Greensburg the team was successful in reaching the semi-finals before being eliminated by Monessen. In non- tournament debates, contests were held with St. Vincent, Derry Township, Jeannette, Latrobe, Hurst, and West Newton. After these contests, new debaters tried out for the club and met St. Vincent in a series of practice events. A debate on the subject Resolved that girls are a greater asset to L. H. S. than boys, was held in assembly to raise money for awards and ex- penses, thus culminating a highly successful season. DEBATING . . And We, the Negative, Believe Page Thirty-one First row: Kennedy, McGraw, C. Soisson, Shoup, Sec. Treas. A. M. Frye, Preparing programs to Pres. Buell, Vice Pres. Breniser, Riggs, B, Soisson, Helen Halferty, McDowell, further higher ideals E. Frye. Second row: Clawson, E. Luther, Kelley, Ankney, Leighty, E. Essey, keeps Mildred Buell busy. L. Luther, Demmitt, l. McMaster, H. Shotzbarger, J. McMaster, Piper, Hofecker, Meagher, Clark, Third row: Zimmerman, Ziders, Hutchison, Monico, Zurick, L. Campbell, T. Neiderhiser, Picadio, Tiberi, Wineland, Andreychack, M. Shotzbarger, Peckhart, McLaughlin, Iscrupe. Fourth row: E. Johnson, Hudock, L. Shadron, Houpt, Hazel Halferty, Snodgrass, Ross, A. Johnson, Snyder, McLean, M. Neider- hiser, A. Nicely, H. Nicely, Kastner, A. Shadron, Fitch. GIRLS' FELLOWSHIP Our real selves are portrayed in our actions. The mem- bers of the Girls' Fellowship Club joined in a unanimous attempt to raise the moral standards of the school. With their adviser, Miss Keffer, the girls have a chance in club meetings to hold open, frank discussions about standards of conduct which frequently confront them. The Fellowship Club, as developed in Ligonier High School, had its origin in the Tri-Hi-Y, a national organization. Its prin- ciples and purposes are those of that popular organization, but its activities, modified and confined to the school. are guided by its own constitution and by-laws. The focus of the club's activ- ities lies within the four fundamental aims of life-vocational, recreational, social, and spiritual. To develop closer companionship among the members, the social committee planned and held frequent social affairs. One of the most enjoyable of these was a party given in the gymna- sium, February l6. Miss Keffer was present in her jolliest mood, making sure no shy freshman was having a dull time. About 10 o'clock a delightful lunch was served bv Laura Piper and her efficient committee. Betty Shoup gave some les- sons in etiquette, illustrating the bib-style. Secretary Anna Mildred Frye was dreadfully disappointed when the chocolate cake disappeared too soon. Hazel Halferty and Gertrude Clarke were heard squabbling over their hearts -candv ones, of course. None of the girls had much to say during Iuuchg they probably didn't have time. However, everyone enjoyed an evening of dancing, merriment, and good fellowship. lcleals-Friendship, Service. . Page Thirty-two Harold Lynn waits to First row: Muir, Roddy, D. Ankeny, V. Pres. Luther Treas Hantz Pres Lynn, confer with officers con- Sec. Kallman, Richey, Virgili, Demyanovich. Second row Queer Riffle D cernina the next Weed. Campbell, Horvath, Shirey, H. Luther, Donato, Clifford Kline Jackson Third row: Fabian, Dyer, Morris, W. Campbell, Pons, Harrold Price Smetanka Rose Fourth row: Carnes. Weimer, Snyder, Jenkins, McColly R Luther Kolesar YOUNG FELLOWS Marietta, Beatty, Kodrich. The Young Fellows, a club consisting of members from all four classes, meet every Tuesday afternoon in activity period. Under the guidance of their faculty adviser, Mr. Beuninghoff, and president, Harold Lynn, they endeavor to discuss various im- portant problems in life. Most of the subjects pertain to the obedience of our laws and to the moral views of students upon current topics. Many lengthy group discussions have been en- gaged in by these students. Two bountiful afternoon feeds have been enjoyed by this group in accordance with their social plans. Members brought from home delicious sandwiches, cakes, and pickles. Mr. Benn- inghotf presided over the feasts, probably to see that no local Jim Brady received a lion's portion. Of course, Coach ate his share. At their last fiesta Room 9 was filled with hungry Young' Fel- lows who devoured four whole cakes. However, one piece has been accounted for, it was eaten by Miss Gross. George Jenkins astounded all those present when he refused fi pickle. Neverthe- less Mopey hastily explained this phenomenon himself, he said that it had fallen on the Iloor. A special meeting was held on January 19. Rev. Martens had been obtained as a speaker on that occasion. He based his remarks on the subject, Do lt Now. Telling the dangers of procrastination, he urged that everybody avoid putting off until tomorrow what you can do today. Mr, Martens' talk was Suit- able for the occasion and every boy was benefltcd by it. . When Good Fellows Get Together Page Thirty-three First row: D. Hunter, Bates, Dodson, Clark, Crawford, Stoner, D. Noel, Mun- With uplifted baton nell, Murdock, R. Geeting. Second row: Band Director Rushworth, Kvochko, Mabel Jean Leslie calls Donovan, Wilt, Burkholder, M, L. Geeting, Nicely, W. Hunter, Ross, Drum Major the band to attention Leslie. Third row: B. Noel, T. Hunter, Fitchko, Mitchell, Kinsey, Dice. Barron. BAND Hats off to the finest band Ligonier has ever had! This musical contingent has made noticeable' progress this year under the capable direction of Mr. Rushworth, who during his senior year at Westminster served as drum major of the college band. Endless hours of practicing march formation and martial tunes resulted in nearly perfect performances. Stirring music provided by the band was much in demand this year. Playing their favorite selection, Military Escort, thirty-one faithful musicians led the crowd to the athletic field. Between halves they paraded on the field, winning wide acclaim, as the drum major, Mabel Jean Leslie, directed the members in forming an L while they played the Alma Mater. Its initial appearance at a game away from home was made at Pitcairn. The band added color to various political parades held in Lig- onier, Seward, and Greensburg. In broadcasting the Steeple Chase at Rolling Rock, Clem McCarthy, national sports announcer, commented upon the natty appearance of the band and drum major. In the spring, Mr. Rushworth and his proteges were pres- ent at the Westmoreland County Festival held at Offutt Field, Greensburg. But this was not a case of all work and no play. In February the band members and their instructor celebrated a successful season by holding a banquet at Greystone Tavern at which thirty- eight persons were present. Jack Carnes, acting as master of ceremonies, introduced Mable Jean Leslie, who presented the director with a beautiful leather brief case as a token of apprecia- tion for his work. Several new instruments were added to the original thirty- one this year. A new baritone, a sousaphone, and three mello- phones were presented by the American Legion. Blalant Horns, Sounding Brass . . Page Thirty four George Kvochko's prac- First row: Kvochko, Wilt, E. Johnson, V. Ross. Second row: Iscrupe, J tlclng enabled him to rep- Nicely, G. Nicely, Clark, Martens, Mitchell, Donovan, Fitchko, Brereton, A. Johnson resent the county in the L. Carns. Third row: Rathmell, Glessner, D. Hunter, Dodson, Noel, Stoner, Wilt violin contest. Burkholder, J. Carnes, W. Hunter, Geeting, Dickey, M. Ross, Shaffer, Clawson. When Marion Ross has wiped the last spot from her horn, when Jack Carnes has convinced himself that he can't twirl the bass fiddle and play it at the same time, and when each music rack is satisfactorily adjusted, Mr. Rushworth raises his baton and the orchestra smoothly glides into the strains of Barcarolleg One more orchestra practice is in session. Each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon the sixth period, the members of the orchestra met in the auditorium in order to pre- pare for their numerous public appearances. They were present at all of the dramatic productions given by the school, the gradua- tion ceremony, and some of the entertainments given by organ- izations of the town. Their willingness to provide music for these occasions and their capable rendition of it aroused much favorable comment from the student body and from the towns- people. The members of this orchestra also made up the personnel of the first Swing Band that Ligonier High School has had. It made its rhythmic debut the evening of the closing game of the basketball season, when it played for a student dance sponsored by the Athletic Association. That its efforts were appreciated was evident by the applause which it received from the dancers. The instructor, Mr. Rushworth, with his enthusiasm and patience, has created several fine musical organizations in the school which have acquired outstanding honors. Included among these were the brass sextet which represented the county in the district contest, and the brass quartet that appeared on the pro- gram for the County Teachers' Institute held in Greensburg, March 20. CRCHESTRA . . Swing Band Organized Page Thirty-five First row: M. J. Wylie, B. Hoffer, J. Wilt, Treas, Weller, Sec. Campbell, Cartha Graham pre- Pres. C. Graham, V. Pres. Breniser, B. Wylie, Houpt, McDowell, Halferty. Second sents her handbook out- row: Hofelt, Fitchko, McConnaughey, D. Graham, Harkcom, Huston, McKelvey, lining the year's meet- E. Snyder, K. Snyder, Hays, Demmitt. Third row: Burkholder, Piper, B. Essey, ings to the club. Ethel Ray, A, Ankney, Nicely, H. Ankney, Emma Ray, Shaffer, Kelley, E. Ankney, M. Graham. Fourth row: Ferry, Cramer, Kastner, Kennedy, Crouch, Baker, Berg- Strom, J. Hoffer, Hantz, E. Essey, B. B. Wilt, Frable, Smith. BRUSH AND PALETTE President Cartha Graham rapped for order, as the Brush and Palette Club assembled for its first meeting of the year. Pro- grams for the weekly meetings, held during activity periods. were arranged and then printed in attractive handbooks. It was agreed that each young Michelangelo of the art department should submit a masterpiece in at least one division of the National Scholastic Art Contests. Members of the club arranged the display of outstanding work on the bulletin board in the art room. Included in this were life-like drawings of foxes, horses, and dogs. These pen and charcoal sketches were the Work of Nevin Weller, Robert Campbell, Jean Nicely, and other prominent artists of the club. Bud Bergstrom's posters advertised basketball games, while Betty Burkholder's costume designs indicated what a well-dressed girl will wear to classes. During the busy holiday season, the artists with utmost skill designed and prepared an elaborate back-drop for the Cecilian Chorus program. Their adviser, Gregg, helped them pro- duce a most realistic Christmas setting of an old linglish village for the carolers. Successful social functions of the year were the Valentine party and a tea for the faculty. Preceding dancing and delicious refreshments, the future artists and their friends tried their skill in determining who could form the most Words from a teaspoonful of alphabet noodles. Later in the year, the club officers and com- mittees entertained the teachers very graciously at a Faculty Tea in the art room. Promising Michaelangelos . Page Thirty-six ws., g v-N, Q-. .X.. 2. Pres. Anne Loughran is pleased with the popu- larlty of dancing classes. First row: Leslie, Senior Advisers McClune and Keffer, Treas. Buell, Sec Cramer, V. Pres. Clopp, Senior Advisers Evans and Lynn, Brereton. Second row Roddy, Clark, L. Carns, Wallace, Shadron, Shotzbarger, Ray, Wilt, Tosh, Brown Myers. Third row: Barron, Murphy, Brant, McConnaughey, Turcheck, lscrupe A. Halferty, Menoher, Hudock, Riggs, H. Halterty. Fourth row: Luther, Leonard C, Graham, Chrisner, D. Graham, Mowry, Geetmg, F. Carns, Paper, Morris, Melville CULTURE CLUB Having exhausted Emily Post's Blue Books during the soph- omore year, the Junior Culture Club began a novel project that was for the benefit of the entire school. This nroject was devoted to weekly dancing lessons under the direction of Miss Gregg and Mr. Rushworth. The object of the club is to promote more social activities in the school. Before this time the attendance at dances had been limited, but with the aid of these lessons, stu- dents have gained enough self-assurance to appear on a dance lloor. Everybody's got rhythm. Looking into the gymnasium, an outsider would marvel at some ot' the antics. Probably it is only Dan Melville laboring over the dip, while Louizia Brown looks on with a pained expression. Bumping into people seems to be a habit even though the club has resolved that there will be no rowdiness, improper dancing, or hot-cha, hot-cha. No stag lines allowed is another of the rules: students go in there to dance and dance they do. A few .ired aspirants may attempt to sit down but only for a second, the untiring Mr. Rush- worth makes 'em dance. Everyone was awkward at first, but now he has swing. The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of the school have not been chosen, for there is too much competition. Who would expect to find the Irish Jack Donovan or the dignified Jack Carnes danc- ing? They are, as well as many other students. The club has given everyone a chance to learn swing, . Thoroughly uEmily Posl-ed Page Thirty-seven N, First row: D. Graham, Frye, Sec. Leslie, Vice Pres. McClune, Pres. Evans, Archie Sweeney, Treas. Clopp, Myers, Brown. Second row: Keffer, C. Graham, Chrisner, R. Cramer, stage manager, adjusts Penberthy, McConnaughey, Murphy, Mull, Mowry, Brereton. Third row, Betz, the curtains as the senior Piper, Leonard, Dyer, Sweeney, Kenney, Mitchell, Carnes, Donovan, Hunter, M. L. play begins. DRAMATICS Is everyone ready? All right, quiet backstage! Lights! Curtain I and the auditorium becomes a black void while the cur- tain parts to reveal behind glittering footlights the opening scene of The Ghost Parade, the newly organized Dramatic Club's first production. Under the direction of Miss Dickinson, about thirty juniors and seniors met weekly to learn stage con- fidence, the art of stage make-up, and stage mechanics. At the first meetings of the club, the students rather blush- ingly portrayed for other members the reaction of a person behind whom a bomb had suddenly exploded or a person who had unex- pectedly stepped on a banana peeling. But their stage fright became a thing of the past, after they had acted out numerous pantomimes and one-act dramas. With enthusiasm. they entered into acquiring various stage techniques. They learned how to walk, to control their gestures, and to lean towards the audience in order to hold its attention more easily. Perhaps there is not enough credit given to those members whose work takes place in the art room or on the wings of the stage before and during a production. Without the aid of the make-up artists, the actors would ap- pear quite unattractive when the footlights glare upon them, but with the skillful use of grease paint and eye shadow, natural appearances are retained. On each wing are the prompters, the property men, and the stage managers. So it is. through these experts in the different stage arts and the actors themselves, that the Dramatic Club's initial year has been successfui. The Play's the Thing . Page Thirty eight Another rehearsal end- First row: Mowry, Dice, Treas. Brereton, Pianist Leslie, Pres. Mull, V. Pres, ed sweet voiced Margie M. Graham. Sec. Snyder, C. Graham, Geeting, Clopp. Second row: Betz, Miller, Graham leaves the audi- P. Graham, Neiderhiser, Brant, Knapp. Overcash, Ross, Weller, Griffith. Third torium. row: Kastner, lscrupe, Wallace, Mclntyre, Fish, Ferry. Kinsey, Cramer, Brown, Burkholder. The Cecilian Chorus under the direction of Miss Gross has been a most popular organization. The faithful attendance of the thirty select girls at choral rehearsals resulted in accomplishment. Again and again the Sopranos and altos were directed to the proper pitch by their accompanist, Mabel Jean Leslie, while a copy of each song was supplied to members by the librarian, Suzanne Brereton. On the evening of December 22, as distant chimes rang out The Bells of St. Mary's, English carolers in colorful costumes appeared before a background of glittering snow in the street of an old English village and sang several Christmas selections. Beautiful carols were presented by the quartet, composed ol' Margie Graham, Ellen Grifiith, Margaret Overcash, and Mary Elizabeth Weller, as were two delightful solos by Phyllis Fox, an alumna. Under the direction of Mr. Rushworth, the brass quar- tet and the violin quartet played several numbers. Singing softly Silent Night, the carolers wandered from the street of the old English village and slowly left the auditorium. During his visit here in February, Mr. Davis, director of the Westminster College of Music, noted a decided improvement in the vocal production of the girls' chorus this year. At the beginning of the second semester the Boys' Glee Club was organized with Mary Louise Geeting their accompanist. Members of this chorus included Joseph Smetanka, Michael Andreychack. Allan Kallman, Bobbie Wylie, Thomas Carnes, Gar- net Clawson, Robert Hamill, Harry Rankin, Hearty Fitchko, David Hunter, Robert Ramsey, Jack Carnes, Don Fry, and William Lohr. ln May, the Cecilian Chorus and the Boys' Glee Club gave a com- bined concert. Page Thirty-nine CHORUSES Sound Your A's K First row: Graham, M. J. Naugle, Strickler, H. Naugle, V. Pres. Fiscus, Dorothy Fiscus checks Pres, Glessner, Sec. Treas. Fish, Blair. Second row: Burkholder, Luther, D. Ank- on borrowed and overdue ney, Seger, Mimna, Shadron, Menoher, L. Campbell. Third row: Roddy, Halferty, books. E. Ankney, Mclntyre, Turcheck, Johnson, Wallace, T. Campbell, Hunter, Griffith. LIBRARIANS With the library located in its new quarters on the first floor and under the direction of Mrs. Urch and her efficient student librarians, it has become the center of learning in the school. Later when the number of books has increased. it will be open to the public. The Womans Club has adopted its development as one of its permanent projects. A canvass of the town and nearby communi- ties yielded approximately five hundred volumes of fiction and non-fiction besides a number of cash donations from individuals and organizations. Under the auspices of the Woman's Club a play, Happy Daysf' netted receipts to the amount of 35100. With the assistance of two N. Y. A. stenographers., all the books were entered in accession records which are valuable in taking inventory. February 25 the Library Club held a covered dish supper and a book-mending party after school. After a few minor accidents such as spilling glue and bending drills, quite a few books were repaired. The simultaneous grabbing of needles and asking ques- tions resulted in much commotion and chatter. However, the climax of the evening was the bountiful supper which brought the usual complaints of lack of capacity for so much delicious food. During the activity periods the student librarians learned the fundamental aims of the work: classifying books and maga- zines, keeping books in usable conditions, and checking all books lent and returned. Good fellowship and fun accompanied all of their labor in spite of occasional mishaps in putting covers on upside down. Has uPenrod Been Returned . . Page Forty Reba James types the First row: McKIveen, Treas. J. Fry, Pres. Keffer, V. Pres. James, Sec highest number of words Fitchko, Fitch. Second row: A. M. Frye, Murphy, Barron, Soisson, Dice, Nicely a minute. Tihern. Third row: Clark, Price, Roberts, Smetanka, Huston, CGMM Suppressed laughter greeted a number ot' girls, with their hair braided and tied with ribbons, and the boys, wearing their coats backwards, as they strolled tardily into assembly one morn- ing. No, they hadn't become first graders again, but they were being initiated into the Junior Commercial League. The club made its debut this year under the supervision of Miss Marshall. Membership was limited to upperclassmen with a B standing in commercial subjects. Those students whose grades fell below the specified standard were automatically dropped from the roll. Both weekly business meetings and monthly social events were conducted and enjoyed by future business leaders. The executive committee drew up a constitution which governed conduct and work in the commercial room. During the activity period the members planned and mimeographed handbooks, containing the aims of different school organizations and the more popular school songs and cheers for the entire student body. Many events of various natures were included in the Leagues social calendar. A Washington's Birthday party marked the Feb- ruary meeting, while travel talks given at later meetings aroused the Wanderlust in attentive listeners. The most important activ- ity was the club's trip to Greensburg one Saturday, where they were conducted through the postoflice, telephone exhange and the Greensburg Tribune-Review plant The Junior Commercial League has set a high standard of behavior for its members and other students. in the short period of its organization, it has progressed rapidly and successfully, and there is no doubt that in the future it will continue to increase in membership and popularity. ERCIAL CLUB . Please, Type uWaggin' Tongues Page Forty-one First row: D. Hunter, Sec. Hoffer, Pres. Holman, V. Pres. Zaher, McCov. Second row: Beatty, Ankney, Norris, Bergstrom. First row: Fedorkey, Queer. Pres. Flack, Sec Getterny. Corna, B. Hunter. Second row: Earnest D. Nicely, Gulyas. R. Nicely, D. Ankney, Riggs Third row: Johnson, Wuchina, Molnar, Rose, Mc- Cracken, Anthony, Ray, Petrucci. .IUNIGR BIRDMEN Shortly after activity period was created, a group of air- minded students met to organize a Model Airplane Club. Attend- ance at the first meeting was so great that two clubs had to be formed, the juniors and seniors being segregated from the under- classmen. Upperclassmen met in the shop every Tuesday under the supervision of Mr. Godshall. This organization consisted of almost a dozen amateurs, who did just about everything except sprout wings. J. R. Flack, undoubtedly the fastest worker, turned out quite a few really worthwhile models. Francis Zip Zaher worked for three months on an S. E. 5 and then accidentally dropped it. George Norris worked with utmost accuracy and diligence. Independent of any aid from the juniors and seniors the un- derclassmen called their newest activity the Freshman and Soph- omore Model Airplane Club. Under the direction of Mr. Ben- ninghoff and with the co-operation of club members. this initial year was a happy and instructive period. In both clubs, amidst baka strips, banana oil, and cement, miniature Winnie Maes, Fokkers, and Boeings emanated, being contrived by the deft lingers of these future designers, engineers, or pilots. When the dismissal bell rang, alwavs too soon, a sud- den rush to collect all loose bits of sandpaper, shavings, bluc prints, and other accessories was made. These organizations had no regular dues but this by no means hindered progress. Club activities were many including a pro- posed model exhibition and, Weather permitting, an outdoor meet. Keen rivalry with each other spurred these clubs on to greater achievements. It is to the Model Airplane Clubs. then, that We look for future thrills, entertainment, and speedy transportation. Future Linciberghs . Page Forty two Eugene Horner busily First row: Berkey, Sec. Monticue, Marietta, Pres. Sweeney, V. Pres. Horner, engaged in our first well- Trens. Zaher, Kallman. Second row: Mr. Wylie, Jackson, Molnar, Griffith.. An- equlpped shop. thony, Demyanovich, Virgili, Earnest, Mr. Godshall. Third row: Ament, Weumer, Clark, Harrold, Norris, Wilt, McCracken, Gettemy, Ray, Hull. This year marked the founding of a local chapter of the national organization, Future Farmers of America. which in- cludes in its membership only boys studying vocational agricul- ture. The members held their meetings in the shop under the supervision of their faculty adviser, Mr. Godshall, who served as agriculture instructor when Mr. Pershing assimed his duties as a state legislator in January. At the beginning of the second semester, the members organized the club, elected omcers, and prepared themselves for active participation bv learning the creed of the organization. The F. F. A. motto, Learning to dog Doing to learng Earn- ing to liveg Living to serve, embodies the true spirit of the group. To encourage co-operation among the boys in vocational agricult- ure in order that they might share mutual enthusiasm and pleas- ure in their work and recreation is the purpose. Five symbols-the owl, the plow, and the rising sun, with the cross section of an ear of corn, which is surmounted by the American eagle-make up the emblem. The owl symbolizes wis- comg the plow, the labor and tillage of the soil: the rising sun, progress and co-operationg and the cross section of corn and the American eagle are indicative of the national scope of the organ- ization. Initiation for local members was conducted by the Derry Township Chapter in March. After a short meeting in the gym- nasium, the members were given a thorough welcome with red paint, liver hand shakes, and spaghetti worms. Later this spring a father-son banquet is to be held. Page Forty-three .Tillers of the Soil i THE THIRD VOLUME... ACHIEVEMENT Q x f -N 1110 A .vw Ligonier Ligonier Ligonier Ligonier Ligonier Ligonier Ligonier Ligonier Ligonier Alert, keyed to the pitch, these athletes have football in their blood. Warm winds and sunny skies greeted Coach Benninghoff September 8, as he assembled forty gridders on the athletic field for the first pre-season drill. Local quarterbacks entertained high hopes, since a revamped schedule listed Class B opponents. Captain Lynn led a giant pep meeting and parade on the eve of the first game, and topped it off the next day by leading the team to victory. The Alumni held a lead of 7-6 for three periods, yet the Varsity rallied and pushed over a score to win 12-7. Pitcairn scored first in the next game, however, the Mountaineers fought back gamely, marched the whole length of the field, tied the score, and held their oppo- nents the rest of the game for a well-earned draw. The second home game was October 9 with Trafford City the invader. The Mountaineers, much lighter than their adversaries, fought hard even though they came out on the end of a 28-7 score. Outscored but not outplaycd, on a very muddy field B'hoffmen battled Bell Township in their fourth encounter. McClune was outstanding on both defense and offense. The largest crowd of the season and perfect football weather instilled fight in the Mountaineers in the next game as they held Derry, County Class B champs, to a 19-7 score. First row: Hegan, Pons, Donovan, Horner, Capt. Lynn, Sargent, Jenkins, Melville, Wilt, Second row: Asst. Mgr. Shirey, Hantz, E. Snyder, Campbell, Darr, Buell. Carnes, Donato, Ferry, Ross. Third row: Coach Benninghoff, McCoIly, Malkoch, Zuri, J. Snyder, Ankney, Mgr. Dyer, McClune, McLean. Fourth row: Virgili, Leonard, Chrisner, Molnar, Dodson, Barber. Luther, Kolesar, Nemath Hunter. Horvath, Melville, Hartman. 1 an ,Q Q ' .fir ,- as - Page Forty-seven Leftermen KENNTH BUELL WILBERT DARR JACK DONOVAN VICTOR HANTZ GEORGE JENKINS HAROLD LYNN WILLIAM McCOLLY JUNIOR SNYDER JACK WILT JACK CARNES CHARLES DONATO BILL HEGAN GEORGE FERRY ROBERT LUTHER ROBERT MCCLUNE DAN MELVILLE FERVA VIRGILI MANAGERS STEWART DYER BILL SHIREY FOOTBALL Journeying to Blairsville, the local eleven re- ceived their worst setback of the Vear, 44-6. Jun- ior Snyder, who received a broken arm in the fracas, was absent from the line--un the rest of the season. With almost the entire Mountaineer first team out of the game on account of illegal absences and injuries, Boswell frustrated local hopes by scor- ing 39 points before Lynn's 108 yard record run prevented the B'hol'fmen from beinlz Whitewasheol. Spurred on by the thought of nlaying before their last home crowd, nine determined seniors-Don- ovan, Lynn, Jenkins, Luther, Ferry, Darr, Carnes, Horner, and Hegan-helped the Varsity earn a Managers Dyer and Shirey discuss 'the game, as they clean up the locker room. Page Forty-eight Trafford's line drives low and hard on a play to the left but Pons, Ferry, and Hegan rush in to block the runner. 'sr 'Q' ' a t - sits if ...f i 4 ,, 1 l Upper row: Quarterback-Hegan, end-Wilt, .center-Hantz, halfback-Capt. Lynn, tackle- Ferry, end-Luther. Lower row: Guard-Jenkins. tackle-Donovan, fullback-Melville, guard -Darr, halfback-Donato. 13-7 lead at halftime. But South Huntingdon rallied and swayed the tide of victory from Lig- onier to win 27-13. Youngwood was stunned bv the Mountaineers' drive for a score in the first period, as Jenkins starred at fullback, a new position for him. However, the Railroaders overpox '-i' ered them in the last half to snatch away a 19-7 victory. Page Forty-nine Thus the 1936 football season ended. In spite of the points scored against the Mountaineers. the Greensburg Tribune recognized the ability of certain players by naming them on the All- County Class B squad: Jenkins, guard, first teamg Lynn, halfback, and Luther, end, second teamg McClune, halfback, and McColly, guard, honorable mention. BASKETBALL 1937 Schedule Ligonier ........ 12-St. Vincent Prep.. .56 Ligonier ........ 8-Bell Tcwnship .... .32 Ligonier ........ 9-N. Belle Vernon. . .31 Ligonier ........ 38-New Florence . .... 24 Ligonier ........ 5-Derry Borough.. . .32 Ligonier ........ 17-New Florence . .... 15 Ligonier ........ 27-New Florence . .... 21 Varsity .... .... 1 0-Seniors .......... 11 Ligonier ........ 6-Derry Township. . . 44 Varsity .... .... 1 8-Seniors .......... 16 Ligonier ........ 12-Stoyestown .. .... .26 Ligonier ........ 27-Greensburg Hi-Y. .28 Ligonier ........ 14-St. Vincent Prep. .45 Ligonier ........ 27-New Florence . .... 28 Ligonier ........ 20-N. Belle Vernon. . .27 Ligonier ........ 20-New Florence . .... 16 Ligonier ........ 38-Greensburg Hi-Y. .39 Ligonier ........ 11-Derry Township. . .50 Ligonier ........ 14-Bell Township .... 37 Ligonier ........ 21-Stoyestown . ...... 37 Ligonier ........ 11-Rockwood ........ 33 Varsity .... .... 9 -Seniors . . . . . . . .10 Ligonier ........ 27-Rockwood ........ 21 Plucky Cagers End First Season . . The past school year has seen the revival of basketball in Ligonier. With the build- ing of the new gymnasium, facilities were available for the first time for the form- ing of a basketball team, although at one time the court game was played in the ball- room of the Fort Ligonier Hotel. Of the more than thirty enthusiastic as- pirants who reported for practice soon after the close of the football season, Coach. Ben- ninghoff selected fifteen players to represent Ligonier High in this sport. Few of the candidates had ever played before, thus they required rigorous training in fundamentals such as guarding, dribbling, passing, and peep shots. Most of the boys learned the game rapidly, and when the date for the opening game with St. Vincent Prep arriv- ed, a presentable team, wearing new blue uniforms with white numerals and stripes, was able to take the floor. Playing some of the best teams in the country, the Mountaineers showed great im- provement in the latter part of the season, when they fared much better against op- ponents they had met earlier in the season. The most interesting and successful was the five game series with New Florence of which the locals won four. The squad drop- ped two games to the Greensburg Hi-Y by a margin of one point each and repeated the same against the Seniors. They climaxed the season by defeating Rockwood in one of the best games of the year. Page Fifty ..Spirilecl Rivalry Between Class Teams A Junior Varsity team composed of second and third team players won all of a five game series with the New Florence Jayvees. Considering the inexperi- ence of our Varsity, the season was fairly successful and we expect a much better showing next year. Miss Keffer selected girls to represent each of the classes. These teams played off their tournament in the preliminaries to varsity games. Of the classes the Seniors and Sophomores were outstanding and met in a playoff fox' the championship. The boys likewise organized class teams and played a six round tournament. The Freshman team was the dark horse of the tournament and provided real opposition for their larger, more experienced opponents. Outside of class com- petition the Seniors won two games from the Varsity, and won one out of a three game series with Waynesburg, losing the final game by a 52-50 margin. Climaxing the athletic season, a joint football and basketball banquet was held in April at which Coach Benninghoff awarded letters to McClune, Campbell, Bergstrom, Mitchell, Melville, Wilt. Snyder, McColly, Ramsey, Captain Donato, and Manager Sweeney. First row: Hantz, McClune, Kozar, Chrisner, Capt. Donato, Ramsey, Snyder, Mel- ville. Second row: Coach Eenninghoff. Zuri, Mitchell, McColly, Campbell, Bergstrom, Buell, Blair, Manager Sweeney. ..,,., . . C... 3221 Page Fifty-one GIRLS ADMITTE The Fort Ligonier Junior Rifle Club has made amazing progress this year. For the first time membership was extended to the girls who have proved by their excellent records that they are worthy. In fact the girls gained publicity for the group as their pictures appeared in the Pittsburgh Sun- Telegraph. All devotees have two opportunities a week to practice, the girls shooting Tuesday in activity period and the boys, on Friday, under the supervision of either Mr. Ross or Coach Benninghoff. Evening sessions are held for both girls and boys on Wednesday. Robert Jenkins was the first member to shoot a perfect score, and Alice Menoher was the first girl to attain this goal. Since the club has continued its member- ship in the National Rifle Association and has competed in the N. R. A. bi-weekly matches, the members have the privilege of sending their targets to Washington, D. C., to be judged along with the targets from schools all over the nation. D TO RIFLE CLUB Membership in the National Rifle Asso- ciation entitles the club to an additional year's lease on four Springfield rifles. How- ever, on account of the growth in member- ship, the national organization has lent the young marksmen another Springfield rifle. Through the national association each mem- ber receives 250 rounds of ammunition. February 1 the members of the club com- peted in a match with Indiana on the local range. Although they were defeated by .1 small margin of six points, they have their eyes on the sights for a victory in the April match to be shot at Indiana. The last week in Februarv the girls held a postal match with the Centi al High Girl's Rifle Team of Valley Streams, N. Y., in which our girls shot and won their first match by a 12 point lead. The club also engaged in two other postal matches in the third week of March. The results were that Ligonier won both matches, defeating Tur- tle Creek by one point and Uniontown by a good margin. First row: M. J. Naugle, M. Ross. Geeting, M. Brant, V. Ross, D. Brant. Second row: Keff- er, H. Naugle, Weller, Burkholder, Menoher, Wylie. Third row: M. L. Naugle, Breniaer, Overcash, Knapp. First row: E. Hartman, Hull, Treas. P. Hart- man, Sec. Lohr, Pres. Hegan, Weimer, Hunter. Second row: Freeman, McCov, Eicher. Dodson, Fitchko, Fry, Melville. Third row: Instructor Benninghoff, Jenkins, Snyder, Ramsey, Blair, Hamill, Brant, Instructor Ross. Page Fifty-two Q 1 Page Fifty-three ATHLETIC SIDELIGHTS An exciting moment . . . the candid camera catches countless curious faces during the North Belle Vernon basketball game . . . Miles Buell and Rich Brown- field are deeply absorbed in their respec- tive jobs of news reporting and score-keep- mg Candy for sale . . . sold for the benefit of the Athletic Association-Carolyn Sis Myers and Elinor Barron are the busy young salesgirls . . . this counter is patron- ized by all . . . efficiency is their motto. Your pep . , . Joy Keffer, Elsie Chris- ner, and Harry Blair fabsentj are the pow- ers behind the school's enthusiasm , . . on the football field as well as at basket- ball games their spirit encourages the students to y-e-I-I. THE FOURTH VOLUME... ACHIEVEMENT 5 gun 1, g i . my -.4 7 z., W ' - m 5 5 faq r ,ff Q Q3 2: . JJ 1,5 C' Yu , .LV,. if 3 llitw' lr Ev! V4.2 ,, .,, EQ f am! Q. i 1 1 . 'Q F -5 rf ' 41 . f ,uf 1 f KJ I .ff F' ., .H 5, WE ELECT Dot Murphy. . . Bob McClune. . . . Theda Campbell .... Ruth Clopp ........ Anne Loughran .... Nancy Breniser ...... Rich Brownfield. . . Dick Lynn ...... . . Charlie Donato. . . . Anna Jane Mull .... Agnes Campbell . . . Mabe Leslie. . . . Reba James .... Jim Holman. . . . Bill McColly .... . . . Zioncheck Kallman. Carl Stoner ........... George Ferry. . . . . . . Dick Noel.. . . Don Frye.. .. Jeanne Smith .... Robert Riggs ..... Elise Chrisner ..... Margie Graham .... Bill Hegan ..... Wib Darr. . . . Vic Hantz .... . Ducky Keffer. . . . James Freeman .... Joy Keifer ....... Dick Lynn. . . . . Bob McClune. . . . Ginny Dickey. . . . Tiny Donovan . . . . Evelyn Ankney .... Jane Evans ...... George Kvochko .... Mildred Buell .... Alda Shadron .... Anne Fitchko .... ll Al TO THE HALL OF FAME . . . . . . . . .for her sparkling orbs .. . for his silver-tongue oratory . . . . . . . . . .because she's so shy . . . . . . .for her golden locks . . .for having what it takes .. . . . . . . . . . .for her nimble feet ....for dashing hither and yon . . . . . . .for his football prowess . . . .for his innocent expression . . . . . . . for she's so swell . . . ....... .... f or her Dodge . . . . . . .for she's the Drum Major . . . . .because she's so good lookin' .................fo1-his dry wit . . .for being cool, calm, and collected . . . .... because we couldn't leave him out . . . . . . . . . . ...for his cowboy complex his height . . . . . . . . . . . .for his diminutiveness . . . .for having a rosebud complexion . . . . . . . .for her equestrian ability .. . . ... . . . . .for his flaming hair .. .for being just herself . . . . .because she can sing .. . . . . . . . . . .for his manly dignity ................forthedeerheshot . . . .because he's ca--razv about blondes . . . . . .because we can't figure her out . . . . . . . . . . . . .for his high-powered brain . . . . .for being the most popular senior girl . . . . .for being the most popular senior boy . . . . . . . .for being the best senior athlete . . . .for being the most versatile senior girl . . . .for being the most versatile senior boy .. . . . . . . .for being the most studious senior . . . . . . .for doing the most for the senior class . . . . .for being the most talented senior musician . . . .for being the senior most likely to succeed . . . . . . . . . . . .for being the senior class wit . . . .for being the most talented senior artist Page F ifty-six A HALFCENTURY OF PROGRESS AT L.iH.4S. The ringing of a bell SOl.lIldSC1 out over the streets of Ligonier more than a half century ago and called within the walls of tne little, red schoolhouse eight students to begin their high school career, which consisted of a one year course in a four roomed building where the three R's, Latin, and the hickory stick were stressed. Thus began our first high school in Ligonier. Such activities as a Literary Soc- iety and Singing School were very popular. The first formal graduation was held in the tiny hall of the building in which the boys had constructed a small stage and which the glI'lS had spent long hours decorating for the momentous event. For nearly ten years this school building housed both grade and high school students, but in 1903 the structure gave way to a new building. In the meantime how imbatiently the scholars attended classes held in the town hall and in unused store rooms around town. It seemed that the time would never come for occupancy, but finally the last yel- low brick was laid in place, and the huge iron bell hoisted to the belfry. Before it had finished pouring out its first summons, the threshold had been crossed several times by curious pupils who came to inspect with awe the many airy rooms. the heavy pillars, and the spiral staircases. Year by year high school attendance grew and new courses were added. Gradually the number of high school years increased from one to two, to three, and finally to the present course of four Years. Student tal- ent demanded an art teacher and an athletic coach. Property below Market Street was rented for an athletic field. Because of the lack of a gymnasium, basketball was un- known until 1924 when students, requiring some indoor recreation during the winter, converted the Fort Ligonier Hotel ballroom into a basketball fioor. It was on the top of the yellow building that a class flag was often seen floating in the era of Flaming Youth . A noble Sophomore banner of blue and gold or a white and red Freshman flag caused many a tumult as other classmen refused to enter under it. These long-remembered days al- ways ended with the verv humble withdraw- al of the class flag and the restoration of ' Old bloryi' to her rightful position. With- in this building drastic plans for initiating freshmen were drawn up and executed on helpless victims, students were excused from afternoon classes to sell Liberty Bonds and two classes and a studv hall were con- ducted simultaneously in the old audi- torium. This construction continued giving ser- vice for more than twentv-five years until stairs creaked from the thousands of feet which had trodden dailv over them. At last, some provision had to be made for either the increased number of grade or high school students and so in 1931, ground was broken on Church Street for the con- struction of a new high school building. In a few months the big L shaped structure was ready. A large laboratory, a vast audi- torium with velvet maroon and gold cur- tains, and long corridors awaited the three hundred proud students. 'With this build- ing came an Alma Mater. written by Miss Virginia Daniels, a former teacher. But even this building in the course of five years became inadequate: a gymnasium and more classrooms were needed. To ful- fill this requisite, the Board of Education purchased an adjourning lot and with the aid of P. W. A. funds authorized the con- struction of an addition which consisted of one of the finest gymnasiums in the state, a fully equipped physics laboratory, a com- mercial room, a work shop, and five new classrooms. September 14, 1936, another school year began with the introduction of two new full-time courses. commercial and agriculture. What a change from the little, red school house of 1887! Page Fifty-seven MADAME ZAREA FORESHADOWS Gusty waves of drenching rain beat un- restrainedly on street and pavement with all the force of a summer storm in the year 1950. Scattering pedestrians, who but a few minutes before had strolled leisurely along, hastily sought shelter. A doorway, project- ing out on the sidewalk, confronted a scur- rying figure. Any port in a storm, thought John Smetanka, as he made a hur- ried dash for it. Entering, he discovered that he was in a dimly illumined room with heavy drapcries. Ah, a fiitting time for crystal gazing! What does the gentleman wish to know? murmured a voice. Startled, he glanced to- wards the farthest wall. His eyes fell upon a sign which read Madame Zarea. Be- neath it was a figure bent over a crystal ball. The storm will not be over for hours, he redected. This was an oppor- tunity for which he had long been looking. Tell me, he said, seating himself, how have my classmates of 1937 fared in this world ? Madame Zarea stared long and iixedly at the crystal. Minutes elapsed. Then she began to speak huskily, There is a peaceful spreading farm in Ligonier Valley. A woman has just come out on the porch and has rung the dinner bell. It is Ruth Cramer, no longer in the role of miss, sum- moning the men to an early supper, be- cause she has made plans with the head of the house to go to a picture show in town and afterwards to have a bite at The Nickel, a restaurant jointly owned by Jean Nicely and Betty McLaughlin. A milk truck has just rattled down the road and stops at the gate. It is Clyde Eicher, returning from his trip to town to deliver his milk at the Ligonier Valley Dairy. He has the choice bit of news that James Harry Fry, II, president of a chain of Ligonier Valley Dairies, will warble pop- ular tunes on the radio hour, sponsored by the Ligonier Valley Dairy Products. James is acting as substitute on the regular broad- cast, which features George Jenkins as comedian. George is unable to appear be- cause he neglected to prepare his program the previous evening while vainly attempt- ing to put a wave into his hair for a dinner appointment. This news was related to Clyde by Robert Luther and Dorothy Ank- ney, typists in an office of the Ligonier Val- ley Dairy. It is now evening. A Grange meeting is taking place in a school room, where dur- ing the day Ruth Clawson informs shining faced blessings before her that one plum and one plum are two plums. As the Grange members assemble, Moran Weimer expounds to Donald Clifford his theory for raising prize squashes, while Don insists on telling Moran his plan for improving county roads. Don holds the position of Road Supervisor and has gone in for poli- tics seriously. Ruth Ziders, presiding chair- man, raps for order and the meeting begins. Covering the area of three blocks is a low red brick building. Over its high grill- ed gate run the words: Ligonier School of Higher Learning. Within, Evelyn Ankney, Dean of the Institution, is having a con- ference with two of the teachers, Margaret Fitch and Viola Iscrupe, in preparation for a school holiday. Anna Andreychak, hover- ing around in the background, has some complaints to present concerning one of her history students, but feels that somehow this is not the proper time to present her problems. The scene changes. Vast swarms of peo- ple are gathered in a hugh stadium. It is the California Rose Bowl. On the Blue and White side, Coach Robert McClune views his eleven with a pleasant satisfaction. On the Blue and Gold side, Coach Harold Lynn views his eleven with a pleasant satisfac- tion. The game is a game of games. In a quiet section of a mid-western city is an erect white building. The inscription over the main entrance informs one that it is the Kodrich Klynic. Three staff nurses, Page Fifty-eight s THE ,FUTURE OF 1937 GRADUATES Marie Snodgrass, Kathleen Glessner, and Hazel Burkholder, are unanimous in their assertion that no one better deserves such a worthy position than does Martin Kodrich for his ambition and integrity. Several blocks distant from this clinic is the city hospital which boasts of three competent dietitians, Josephine Tiberi, Alda Shadron, and Evelyn Kastner. Through a mist on a river one can see the dim outline of a speedboat with two oc- cupants. Bill Hegan and Robert Camp- bell, city playboys and targets of feminine adoration, are attempting a little vacation sans publicity. But their efforts are in vain. George Ferry, steward on a steamer, has already espied them and has radioed news back to shore. Traveling on the same steamer are Betty Hofelt and Anne Fitchko, who are sailing to France to paint clouds and sea-gulls from a Parisian view. I now see the stage of the famous Globe Theatre. Virginia Dickey, the pianist, is bowing before a wildly acclaiming audience. It is her fourth week here and the throngs are still clamoring for her. Previous to her engagement at the theatre, Maestro George Kvochko, world-famous violinist, acknowl- edged encores to this same crowd. Usher- ing in the theatre are William Queer, Roberta Luther, and Eugene Horner. After the musicale, Virginia Dickey is to be en- tertained at the palatial residence of Count- ess Joy Keffer, society leader. Among other notables at the affair will be Mlle. Cora Marie Penberthy, famed Metropolitan opera star: Jack Carns, internationally known orator and statesman, and Herbert Price, archeologist. In the ofiice on the eighth floor of the towering W. Darr building, Mildred Buell, chief-editor of the New York Mirror, has- tily scans the last of her Writeups before the final dead-line. She reads a few of the headlines: Anna Mildred Frye, elected America's Sweetheart For Third Successive Year, President Jane Evans, Back From Page Fifty-nine European Jaunt, Resumes Work at White House, Donald Brant, Tennis Champion, Wins Semi-final at Scabright. With a speedy approval, she turns to more mater- ial, which Eva Wineland and Genetta Wol- ford, two reporters, have exerted no little effort in obtaining. Reba James, who edits the etiquette column, 'The Correct Thing,' has just published a book, 'The Perfect Gentleman-For Every Occasionf Scraggly peaks and projecting cliffs form a background. Below lies a great spread- ing ranch. A car has driven up to a low rambling ranch house. It is Jack Donovan, Oklahoma's cattle king, returned from a tour of viewing his herds. Jack covers the several thousand acres of the wide open spaces daily in a Plymouth. Gliding through the main thoroughfare in Ligonier in a sleek new auto, Agnes Campbell gives a fine demonstration. As she calls at an occasional home she explains why no family can possibly exist without a Dodge, the ideal car. She further states that with each purchase of a car goes a complete course in driving. This latter item, she refers to her fair assistant, Dor- othy F iscus, expertly skilled in the manip- ulation of Dodges. Agnes stops at an at- trictive Colonial house in the suburbs of Ligonier, where a foursome is settling down to a game of bridge. They may be remem- bered as Helen Nicely, Marie Nicely, Mar- garet McKlveen and LaVerna Luther, all of whom are now mistresses of their own homes. Madame Zarea ceases speaking. Abrupt- ly looking up, she said, You have now learned the fate of each of your classmates, That is all! So saying, she withdrew. John Smetanka rose. Through the door he was able to glimpse the shining sun. The storm had long since ceased. If he hur- ried, he would yet be able to reach his bar- ber shop in time to close it properly for the night. OUTSTANDING PRODUCTIGNS CDF DRAMATIC CLUB AND SENIORS Believe it or not, Bob McClune is girl shy! The response, Is that so, was ex- pected but nevertheless, that's the way the situation stands in the play, Girl Shy, which a cast composed of seniors directed by Miss Dickinson, presented as their class play May 7. It seems to be quite a sad circumstance, when a charming young man gets a girl thrust at him by his father until he's girl shy. Yet here is the handsome Bob Mc- Clune, graduating from Bob Campbell's college with the name of being a woman- hater, while his collegiate roommate, Jim Frye, is christening himself God's gift to the women. Bob would like to get away from this fear of girls, and he often wished he could meet the toast of the campusf' Reba James. Reba has similar inclinations in his direction, so she changes places with the maid in his apartment, Dorothy Fiscus, in order to meet him and then the humor of mistaken identities begins. The colored servant, Margaret McKlveen, overlooks the college boys' carelessness. Bob, not knowing who Reba is, asks her to be his temporary fiancee so that Jane Evans, the girl from home who is coming for his commencement and proposal with his Aunt Caroline, Evelyn Kastner, will be dis- couraged. Reba willingly agrees. Jane comes to the college and soon learns of Bob's engagement. Bob's father, Jack Carnes, naturally disapproves of this en- gagement to a maid so he plans to have Reba kidnaped in order to give Jane a chance to win Bob back. By mistake, Jane is kidnaped. When she returns from her ride in a rage, Jack has learned Reba's true identity from Jim's girl friend, Mildred Fry, and he thinks per- haps Reba will be a more suitable daughter- in-law. Jane agrees as she glances toward the college poet, Bill Hegan. And so this whirlwind of mirth ends, with all of the merry mix-ups solved and Bob no longer girl shy. To the slamming of doors, crashing of thunder, fiashing of lightning, and ghostly visitations, the Ghost Parade marched through town. In the ranks were recruits drafted from the Dramatic Club and at their head was their capable director, Miss Dickinson. The cast, as announced in the New Fort, for whose benefit the play was given, found Jack Donovan, the sheriff, playing oppo- site Louizia Brown who portrayed Abigail, a dramatic, fussy old maid. Suzanne Bre- reton, Roberta Mowry, Ada Betz, and Anna Jane Mull were movie actresses who were thrilled at the prospect of photographing the ghost. Chester Leonard had the part of a small town sport, while Herky Buell and Ruth Clopp were incomparable lovers. Kenneth Buell and Cora Marie Penberthy became detectives in disguise to get the goods on the bond thief, Bill Kenney. Jane Evans and Robert McClune proved quite a sensation in the closing scenes when the Ghost Parade became a wedding march. Despite Miss Dickinson's belief that see- ing is believing, several ghosts tried to make themselves invisible at practice, and rein- forcements had to be secured for some of the volunteers who pleaded fatigue and went A. W. O. L. from practice. Two performances were given on Wednes- day, March 10. Harry Clark was a sensa- tion in the role of Rastus and Jack Carnes was a second Arliss in the role of Absalom. Backstage Paul Hartman, Bob Ramsey, and Bill Shirey worked hard at making weird noises and controlling the lights. Cartha Graham, Joy Keffer, and Evelyn Kastner ably served as the make-up com- mittee. Jack Donovan proved he had been listening to radio comedians too much when he said, It all shows to go you, and the great lover, Herky Buell, had his mind elsewhere while delivering his memorable statement There ain't no such ghost as an animal. Page Sixty FRCDM CLASSES T0 CONCERTS Against an effective back- drop, the Cecilian Chorus presents its version of medi- eval carolers under the di- rection of Miss Gross. Jim Holman, science whizz and Campus Wit, who uses such overpowering phrases in New Fort feature articles, found laboring over a physics problem. Landon or Roosevelt? Ev- ans, Holman, Buell, Brant, and Fry comprise the Elec- tion Board. Dan Melville is depositing his cherished vote in the ballot box. Do you solemnly swear? Three loyal pals from Tom Sawyer . . . Harry Clark, Bill Kenney and Robert Hamill. Becky Thatcher, portrayed by that demure lass, Margery Brant, and Robert Hamill, as Tom Sawyer, in an intimate scene from the junior class play. The band in full regalia, performingi on the athletic' field, led by enthusiastic Mr. Rushworth and drum major, Mabel Jean Leslie. Sheriff, Glenn Mitchell, tells Aunt Polly, Anna Jane Mull, and the other characters of the supposed death of Tom Sawyer. Rapt attention . , . senior English class listens to Mr. McKelvey's comments on Les- lie Howard's HamIet. Page Sixty-one PHYSICISTS AND LIBRARIANS COMPLETE A SUCCESSFUL YEAR No longer do budding physicists have to work in the biology room. Now you will find energetic juniors and seniors experi- menting in one of the best equipped labora- tories in the state. Therefore, is it any wonder that an air of pride and precision greets an outsider as he enters this new center of experimenting? The present class is the first to have the opportunity to use this new laboratory in which they have labored carefully and faithfully all year. At the beginning of a daily class period Mr. Ross, the instructor, is covering the blackboards with a maze of figures and for- mulae, depicting electro-maguetic induction. Behind the instructor's table is a supply room, iilled with up-to-date equipment. Here bottles of acid, pulleys, induction coils, scales, and transformers line the shelves. Several X-ray tubes are reposing carefully in a straw-filled box. Various types of electric cells decorate the window ledges. A large glass enclosed device, known as a static machine, stands at the rear of the room. Other equipment includes the latest type of vacuum and pressure pump. Our faculty members have enjoyed working with the apparatus and have even become in- ventors. It took several months' hard work for Mr. Ross and Mr. McKelvey to produce a photograph enlarger. Sitting at the end of the first row tables is the most learned physicist of them all, Jack Donovan, who is arguing with Robert McClune about the resistance of 57 .95 cen- timeters of No. 29 magnet wire. Mildred Buell and George Jenkins seem to have the uncanny knack of getting all the answers right, while Dan Melville and Clyde Eicher enjoy playing with electric motors. Whether it be from James Holman's daz-- zling electric arc, the trying attempts of counting pendulum swings, or from the low- ly tasks of cleaning beakers and test tubes to the satisfaction of correctly determining the cubical expansion of brass, all physics students enjoy hours of study and experi- ment in the new Lab. Miss Gross' history classes have been moved to Room 10, and the new greatly in- creased library contents have been transfer- red to Room 1. The only complaint of the students is that the large windows separat- ing Room 1 and 2 give Mrs. Urch, faculty librarian, an opportunity to see all and know everything that goes on in the library. No more meetings of pals in the cubby- hole upstairs, all activity is now open and above board. This year we have a large, well lighted room where one can find any- thing from keeping an apiary to com- muning with the spirits . Since the Ligonierites have not acquir- ed habits of early rising, Mrs. Urch ap- pointed township studems including Doro- thy Fiscus, Annabel Johnson, and June Mimna, to take charge of the books before classes begin in the morning. According to Evelyn Ankney, one of the most efficient librarians, Mrs. Urch would seem like an ogress as Evelyn warns students, Quiet, please, Mrs. Urch will get if you don't watch out. For two days before book reports are due, the library is crowded. Librarians tear their hair as hundreds of inquiries about modern authors and specific books are requested. Oral reports demand reference books and last minute data. Every student commits the sin of forgetting to return overdue books. One junior boy spent two months laboring over The Rover Boys on a Farmf' Two illustrated World War books, recent- ly given to the library, have proved especial- ly popular. Many monthly magazines such as The National Geographic, Harper's, and The Reader's Digest supply students with extensive current reading. Seriously though, L. H. S. is proud of its new modern library which is a very val- uable asset to the community. Everyone has shown his interest by making use of the literary advantages it offers. Page Sixty-two A JUNIOR'S IMPRESSIONS DEAR DIARY: I wonder why I am so excited? Can it possibly be that today is September 14 and school has again opened after such a long delay? Are we proud of our building? With the addition of a gymnasium and class- rooms we feel that we have the finest mod- ern high school in the country. Today, September '36, marks the opening of the football season. Snappy weather beckons all fans to see Capt. Lynn's squad perform. Hopes rise, for the Varsity de- feated the Alumni. Oh me, we all have to get up at early hours during Steeplechase Week . . . such long mornings weary us but free afternoons are grand . . . In the absence of Mr. Rushworth, Mr. Wylie assumed control of the band in its first appearance at Rolling Rock , . . The musicians, at least, are permitted to enter the paddock. Times marches on . . . the gala opening of the New Fort's subscription drive on October 13. Mr. Benninghoff is the first subscriber to be secured through Jack Carnes' account, in the best manner of Walter Winchell, of last year's activities. This morning, October 21, in assembly sophomores and upperclassmen, recalling past tortures, laugh uproariously as the freshmen are initiated . . . Bill Chrisner and Alta Snyder are quite embarassed when the senior class officers make them appear together. Diary, something new . . . Miss Keffer organizes the Girls' Pep Squad which makes a great hit with everyone including me, until it comes to marching through the ath- letic field's mud . . . then the girls rebel- led-the sissies. November 30, the Senior Cafeteria opens with Jean Nicely serving as chairman of the project which will help swell the Wash- ington Trip Fund. Hungry patrons crowd the place for a five cent bowl of soup or dish of home baked beans. The Mountaineer Staff launches its sub- scription drive December 3 in an original as- OF THE SCHOCL YEAR sembly program. Jane Evans' parody on the Witches Scene from Macbeth will prob- ably make Shakespeare turn over in his grave. Arrayed in Scotch kilts and carry- ing a shield, which it is rumored is his mother's pie pan, Jack Carnes impersonated Macbeth. First prize for the best year- book poster is awarded to Cartha Graham. The long-waited and cherished senior pictures arrive December 8. I overheard many remarks like these in the hall: If you give me yours, I'll give you mine g Do you think he will give it to me? Open house permits school patrons to inspect the new class rooms tonight, Decem- ber 22, Diary. Later the Cecilian Chorus present the prettiest program of the year. 1 wish modern Christmas carolers dressed in such quaint, bright colored costumes . . . From the sublime to the athletic . . . From sweet music in the auditorium to a hard fought basketball game between the Faculty and the Seniors . . . all in one evening. December 23 means only one thing- the seniors give the first school dance in the new gymnasium. The red, green, and sil- ver decorations surely add to the holiday festivity. Lew Clawson's orchestra fur- nishes the music. Welcome to so many freshmen. Classes until Christmas Eve. No wonder I can hardly wait for our week's vacation to begin. Christmas trees brighten every room, parties yield many fantastic gifts, and the play, One Gift Above Another , in the afternoon assembiy all create an ex- pectancy for the arrival of Santa Claus. Another year and school begins on Jan- uary 4. Many students do not report for that nasty germ, the Hu-bug, is visiting them. l hope, dear Diary, the attendance will soon be normal. Is our basketball team dressed up ? Players appear in their new blue and white uniform tonight in the first game of the season. St. Vincent Prep is their opponent. Here's the best of luck to the varsity. Page Sixty-three A JUNIOR'S IMPRESSICDNS A new use for the gymnasium is dis- covered January 13, when the group pic- tures for the Mountaineer are taken by Mr. Deglau. Smile please, is our patient pho- tographer's comment as we line up on benches and tables. Weary photograph editors run hither and yon. I must buy a Sun-Telegraph tomorrow Diary, for in it will be pictures of the girls' gym class, ritle team, and basketball squad. What fun it is to be photographed by an honest-to-goodness newspaperman! Tonight, January 26, I am going to the first basketball dance. Music will be fur- nished by Kay Kyser, Benny Goodman, and Shep Fields . . . now the let down . . . all recordings. John Smetanka addresses all ye Scotch clansmen in assembly, February 8, and in- troduces Thrift Week. For five days all students and teachers will be checked for wasting time or school supplies. Talking in study hall is the most popular form of waste. I wonder if I can keep my name off the black list. L. H. S. doesn't seem quite the same with- out Mr. Wylie's presence here this week of February 23. Perhaps after he receives the collective greeting card which George Jen- kins is passing around among students and the faculty, he will recover quickly from his illness and be back with us soon. Do you remember last March 17? Poor St. Patrick was neglected because of the Hood, but this year our daughter of Erin, Dorothy Murphy, and Irish Jack Donovan led the rest of us in the wearing of the green . . . Dear Diary, our school is crowded with celebrities today, since the Westmoreland County Schoolmen's Associa- tion meets here . . . After welcoming vis- itors to our classes, a special assembly is called for 10:30. This is truly a meeting directed by students with Anne Loughran presiding as chairman and Bob McClune and Kenney Buell delivering their ad- dresses on Historic Ligonier and Gen. Ar- CF THE SCHOOL YEAR thur St. Clair . . . Dear Diary, our mixed chorus sings Can't You Hear Me Callin', Caroline very beautifully. Good Friday comes tomorrow . . . spring vacation from March 26-30 and how happy I am! It has been a long stretch from New Year's until Easter . . What a reputation these freshmen are making for themselves, friend Diary . . . winning all their games in the first round of the inter-class basketball tournament and holding a Class Hop after their game with the Youngwood Frosh, April 2. Dear Confidant, I wonder how many iish stories I will have to listen to tomorrow. With all the Izaak Waltons of the school trout angling today, April 15, the school resembles a young ladies' seminary. In the merry, merry month of May . . . In the spring a young man's fancy . . . which all direct my thoughts, Diary, to the heavy romances of the year . . . I hear that one senior art student cultivates his ro- mance with a freshman girl over drawings and linoleum blocks. My dear, dear Diary, he's asked me to the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Do you suppose he will bring me a corsage? How we Juniors have worked with decorations and programs to make this night, May 28, the gala event of the school social season! With regret, I see the beginning of sen- ior activities . . . May 25 the seniors leave in two busses for Washington. What fun they will have and what memories to cher- ish for the rest of their lives! Then on Sunday evening caps and gowns clothe the dignified graduates for the Baccalaureate service. June 4 brings Commencement . . . grave seniors, a little wiser, a little older, a little sad, cast lingering glances back over those grand school days that can never be experienced again. Well, Diary, the last day is here. . . Strange, but I'm not as glad as I thought 1'd be. . . . School picnic at Idlewild today, June 7, so I must hurry. Until next year then, Diary, cheerio! Page Sixty-four , .Ja , ADVERTISEMENTS Our advertisers have discovered that it pays to advertise in The Mountaineer as year after year many of them have renewed their contracts. We welcome many new business concerns to our list this year. In recognition of their co operation With the Annual Staff, the following business enterprises deserve thc patronage of the students, the faculty, and the community: Idlewild Park First National Bank in Ligonier L. A. Weaver 8a Son B. Ka B. Service Station Henry Lumber Co. Cramer's Clover Farm Store Vance's Bakery Jas. W. Ramsey Alvin's Market Davis Drugs Wilt Theatre Musick's Town Pump Blue Ridge Service Stations Geo. S. Deeds Dice's Service Station Shuck Hotels Henry W. Rhody Colonial Inn and Coffee Shop M. E. Simon-Davis Clothes Hyland's Recreation Parlors Agnew's Smart Shop Breniser Hotel Karl D. Storch Charley Brothers LIGONIER L. W. Darr 8a Co. Ligonier Valley Railroad V. F. W.-Post No. 734 Bergstrom's Market Ligonier Mill Cash Meat Market Kline's Department Store V. V. Gaskin Ligonier Buick Garage Glenn F. Cook Smith's Market American Legion-Byers-Tosh Post Ligonier Dairy Products Co John Hall Weller's Hardware A. Ka P. Food Stores Chrisner Motor Co. Seger Brothers A. J. McColly Ligonier Pharmacy B. W. Saler Jack's Servicenter Martin's Specialty Shop GREENSBURG Getty's Furniture Store Greensburg Business School JOHNSTOWN Glosser Brothers Rothert Company Underwood-Elliott-Fisher Co. Gartmann Baking Co. Studebaker Garage Reed's Department Store Lawson 81, Skavish Rose Style Shoppe Byers Dry Cleaning Co Miller gl Bigg St. Vincent's College LATROBE Dr. A. E. Mitchell Latrobe Laundry Hollenbaugh's Dr. D. E. Strickler Lowenstein's Altman Cash Feed Store Pohland Brothers Latrobe Printing 8: Publishing Co PITTSBURGH L. G. Balfour Co. I D I. E W I I. D The Playground of Western Pennsylvania A BEAUTY SPOT IN IDLEWILD As a picnic ground IDLEWILD possesses many attractions. Each and every one of the varied amusements is entirely devoid of objec- tionable features, and strict compliavnce with the rules of good conduct is at all times exacted of patrons. This combination of high standard principle of operation has tended to create an air of positive refine- ment throughout the entire area of the five hundred acres of ground comprising this magnificent recreation center. Throughout, it is con- ducted as a family resort, where ladies and children, unescorted, are afforded as much protection as in their homes. Large, shady picnic groves are at the disposal of visitors. Such recreational facilities as amusement riding devices, outdoor presenta- tions of wholesome merit, ball room, swimming pool and attractive buildings for the dispensing of high grade refreshments, all set amid beautiful landscape surrounding, make Idlewild Park not only a show place, but a distinct credit to the community. Page Sixty six ' ' i- 17 I I ST. VINCENT COLLEGE I LATROBE PA I FOR DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS I COURSES OFFERED I CLASSICAL GENERAL SCIENCE PRE-LEGAL PRE-MEDICAL TEACHER TRAINING PRE-ENGINEERING MUSIC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Page Sixty-seven BUY QUALITY PRODUCTS The buying public is slowly but surely awakening to the fact that can never depend on price alone. The price must be right, of courseg reflect accurately current costs of material and labor. But in the last true economy is the result of fair price, plus quality. Our policy in the future as in the past will be not to sacrifice for price L. W. DARR 8l COMPANY economy it must analysis, 'Q - -' ' -' -' 'll FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN LIGONIER EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS TO I THE GRADUATING CLASS OF LIGONIER HIGH SCHOOL 1 9 3 7 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER MELLBANK CORPORATION Page Sixty-eight LIGONIER VALLEY RAIL ROAD COMPANY WEAVER'S WEAVER'S ag '-nin IF WE work upon mmble, it will pepishg if on brass, time will ejfface ity if we rear temples, they will crumble into dusty but if we work upon immortal minds, and imbue them with prin- ciples, with the just fear of God and love of om' fellowmrffl, we eiegrape on those tablets somethiiig that will brighten to all eternity.-Ilaiiiel Websteiz A' Q6- Un-EG OF .V M f X jim ? '2 . 4 fi W e u is.: XXIII: Q IW V. F. W., POST 734 - LIGGNIER, PA. 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Page Seventy-Eve DICE'S SERVICE STATION QASOLINE ' QUAKER STATE PENNZOIL MCCREERY TIRES EDUCATION Education is not conlined to books alone, hut must be carried through life in older to arrive at the top. Im our mode of living we must attempt to educate ourselves to receive dollar value for our dollar and this value must not be alone in price, but with quality as well. Educate yourself to receive all of these at WELLER'S HARDWARE I E. S. SHUCK HOTELS THE FORT LIGONIER THE DIMELING 100 Rooms-Baths--Modern 150 Rooms-Baths-Fire Proof Ligonier, Pa. Clearfield, Pa. 'THE PHILIPS 150 Rooms--Baths-Fire Proof Philipsburg, Pa. HOTELS OF DISTINCTION AND GOOD SERVICE COMPLIMENTS OF l X , 'I ssnmsn n 'I 'nuns :mom was IIA 81 P FOOD STORES Page Seventy-six Real Estate ancI General Insurance BEST STOCK COMPANIES FARMS - COTTAGE SITES - DWELLINGS HENRY W. RHODY LIGONIER, PA. Member Pittsburgh Real Estate Board I CHRISNER MOTOR CO. fChevrolet Dealers in the same location for Fifteen Yearsl THE COLONIAL INN AND COFFEE SHOP Congratulations to the Class of 1937 SEGER BROTHERS COMPANY, INC., Producers and Wholesale Shippers of BITUMINOUS COAL Page S eventy-se REMEMBER DAVIS CLOTHES FIT A FACT WORTH REMEMBERING M. E. SIMON 106 MAIN STREET -1 TWG NEW 1937 FORD CARS DeLUXE v-8 as - ECONOMY v-8 Neo I A. J. MCCOLLY B L O S G0 .Ef.,pA. -. --ll ' 1 COMP so I . HyIanc:I's Recreation Rooms BILLIARDS -- BOWLING THE LlooNlER PHARMACY I John Lloyd Moonly, Ph. G., Prop. LIGONIER, PA. Page Seventy-eight AGNEW SMART SHCDP On the Avenue to Smartness Via Economy Lane PHONE 280 LIGONIER, PA. B. W. SALER HGTEL BRENISER JACK'S SERVICENTER J. L. CHRISN-ER, PROP. Pennzoil Products - Tires, Tubes Batteries and Accessories BICYCLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES T. PHONE 31 LIGONI L 1 I geS evenly KARL D. 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