Derry Township High School - L Histoire Yearbook (Yeagertown, PA)

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Eine ani! Chnlh 'lf , iv lx 'K' 1 lll 'l,'u'fyvA will N THE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '31 On a warm day in Sep-tember in the year of 1927, the waters of the Sea of Knowledge were rocking to and fro. The voyagers on the magnificent fleet, Educa- tion, anchored in. the Derry harbor, thought it was time to sail away for thefar distant land called the Land of Graduation which could be reached only after a four years' voyage on an unknown sea. Before reaching this promised land, four isles must be thoroughly explored. On the fleet there were one hundred and thirty-nine voyagers called Freshmen., each firmly resolved to reach their destina- tions. The first port reached was the Isle of Green where the sailors were enchanted by the charms and the new places. They met the strangers who inhabited the Isle and with whom they played basketball, football, and took part in the musical com- edy, named the China Shop, given by the people of the Isle. They were loath to leave the island, but the sailors thought it was time to travel on. After the Freshmen told the wise ,Teacher of G-reen Isle all about the things they had learned in the year's sojourn, they sailed merrily onward. Afer a summer on the rollicking sea of life, the voyagers started for another isle called the Land of Wise Fools. This time they decided to organize, choosing as their captain, James Shestikg as recording master, Olive Schottg and as stew- ard of funds, Thomas Frederick. They placed over their fleet a banner of Crimson and Gold bearing the motto, Onward is Our Aim. This year the voyagers became more interested in. the island lifeg and since they had acquired wisdom, they partici- pated more in the island activities. They played basketball and football, when the opefretta, Jerry of Jericho Road was produced, many decided to display thier his- trionic ability to the strangers on this isle. After serious struggles crossing Cae- sar's bridge, and striving to overcome the obstacles called Algebra, the Sophomores went aboard the fleet with its flowing banner and sailed away. It was impossible for this ship to evade the next isle that they met, the Land of Love. In the Land of Love the way of the voyagers was not all roses and flowersg instead, they met many rocks and stones. Again they wisely settled and chose as their captain, James Shestikg as recording master, Ethel Guintherg and as steward of funds, Kenneth Allison. The voyagers paused in their affairs with their fellow travelers long enough to take part in all activities, in basketball, foot- ball, and track. The voyagers were represented in the cast of the operetta called In the Garden of the Shah, where they achieved much success. One day, dur- ing the winter they placed their banner over the port and some travelers from the adjacent Land of Wise Owls refused to enter until the Commander of the Islands of the Sea of Knowledge took it upon himself to remove the banner much to the disgust of the Land of Love voyagers. To add pleasure to their journey, a play called Tommy was given for the enjoyment of the inhabitants of the Islands of the Sea of Knowledge. At the end of their sojourn in that colony, they gave to their worthy travelers of the Lan.d of Owls a banquet and Prom, at the conclusion of which they sailed merrily away, their banner flowing far overhead. After the sailors had enjoyed a summer's cruise, they anchored in the harbor of the Land of Owls, Here they chose as their captain, James Shestikg as aide captain, Pete Perinog as recording master, Myrtle Hunter: as steward of funds, Thomas Frederick. The voyagers decided that a more appropriate motto would be launched but not an- chored. For their final trip they purchased tams of their banner's colors. They played basketball and -football with great skill, even being highly represented in the team of the Owls of the Sea of Knowledge, which won the Class B championship. The operetta dur. ing the year held a great many of our voyagers among the leading characters. Members of the Owls displayed further dramatic talent in a class play. A banquet and a Prom long to be remembered was given the voyagers of the Land of Owls by their friends from a contiguous isle. After the Baccalaureate Sermon and Commencement, the voyagers crossed the gang plank of their fleet and steered into the Sea. of Life. 27

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QF Blur anh calm ME. m x 'HD' v41m2,?'ff1.i MILDRED MAUS- Mid Latin Club 2, Track 3, and Home Room Bas- ketball 4. ' She is one who knows studying is best, This will lead her on to success. Mildred is quiet, efficient, and serious. If she meets things in life as she does in school, we know that she will be a success. JOH N GERA- Gera A youth whose spirit cannot be downed, In him true valor will be found. John hails from Bradenville and is a very sturdy, dependable lad. His good humor and love of play have made him a well liked mem- ber of our class. John it not without an eye for the weaker sex, although we do not believe he has been very seriously smitten, yet. NJ SABELLE ELLIOTT- Isabelle Operetta 3, Commercial Club 2, 3 and 4, and Glee Club 4. Isabelle is a quiet, little lass, Who never shirks her work in class. Isabelle is a hard Worker who takes life Very seriously. She possesses a will that can carry her far. May she receive her share of life's success and happiness! ANTHONY SABOTA- Tony - latin Club 2, Operetta 3, Glee Club 3 and 4, and Blue and Gold Quartette 4. lvusio lovers all rejoice Wlien they hear Anthony's voice. Anthony has pleasing ways which have won him many friends. He has been an ardent sup- iiorter during his high school days. He is studi- ous and takes part in school activities, being a. praminent member of the Blue and Gold quar- e e. 26 'I l 1 s

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Blur ann' cgnlh Cf 'T' E . y . V 'silt ' g CLASS WILL C We, the Seniors of the Class of '31, being of sound body and mind, do make and, publish this our last will and testament, leaving the various members of Derry Township High School our worthy possessions: , Clause 1-To the Juniors we bequeath all our tardy marks, all our old cold lunches, unsharpened lead pencils, half filled note books, detective magazines, and all other unclaimed properties of no value whatever. Clause 2-To the Sophomores we bequath our wonderful intellectual- powers which have brought us to our present enviable position. Clause 3-To the Freshmen we bequeath our good will and ability to persevere through all unfavorable circumstances. Clause 4-To the janitor we will the undisputed possession of our desks and ink wells. ' Clause 5-To the Juniors we leave our excellent French pronunciation, our comprehension of history, our ability to use correct English, and our skill at working math problems. Clause 6-We bequeath to the president of '32 Jam-es Shestik's fighting spirit, which he used in guiding our Class of '31, ' Clause 7-To Cecil Blair we leave John Braden's curly hair which all the girls love. Clause 8-We leave to Dorothy Hill the music ability of Minnie Margaret 'Kerr so that she may carry on in chapel. A Clause 9-The Senior places in the orchestra and band we bequeath to the underclassmen. Clause 10-The chewing gum under the desks in Rooms 13 and 14 we give tothe Class of '32. Clause 11-To our teachers we bequeath the hopes of a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. Clause 12- Eddie and Kenny Allison's clogging ability we leave to Phyllis Dripps and Louise Bittner. ' Clause 13-Harry Wynn's editorship of the Arrow we bequeath Geraldine Lewis. Clause 14-Tom Frederick's editorship of the Blue and Gold we bequeath to David Piper. Clause 15-To Mac Stemmler we bequeath Pete Perino's power to attract attention. Clause 16-We leave Ethel Guinther's dancing ability to Alice Galimberti. Clause 17-Mike Hostick's height is bequeathed to -George Palko. Clause 18 Class of '32. -The front seats in the auditorium are entrusted to the Junior ' Clause 19-The Blue and Gold Staff room we leave in perfect order to the staif of '32. Clause 20-The Air-row room, furnished by Harry Wynn, we entrust to the staff of '32. , Clause 21-We sorrowfully leave Rooms 13 and 14 to the class of '32 to use to the best of their advantage. Clause 22-We entrust our dear old High School with sincere regrets to the underclasses to have, to boost, and to carry on to the best of advantages. Any beneficiary attempting to subvert, overturn, nullify, or in any way in- terfere with the provisions of this document shall be deprived of all rights and privileges. CSignedD . THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE. - 28 1