East Lampeter High School - El Dorado Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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Q Q EL DORADOH JQ v f-N '77'Tj'lT '5 Senior Class History THINKING back to August, 1927, you may see a large group of girls and boys start- ing their first year at high school. We were rather shy at first, for everything seemed so new and different from that which we were accustomed. After a few weeks, during which we became better acquainted, we held our first class meeting. Clarence Theis was elected President, Elma Denlinger, Vice-President, Anna Landis, Secretary, and Ruth Melligan, Treasurer. Later in the fall we entered the High School Building. We were the first Freshman class to attend school here. Coming back as Sophomores after our vacation, we were sorry to find that Miriam Wilson, Marvin Hostetter, Miriam Landis, Miriam Good, Landis Heller, Mildred Beam, Benjamin Brubaker, Elmer Seichrist, Frances Seichrist, Joseph Man- cuso, and George Miller, were not returning to continue with us in our quest for knowledge. This year we had four teachers instead of three. The following class officers were chosen: Eby Leamen, President, Mary Frantz, Vice-President, Elma Denlinger, Secretary, and Thelma Lausch, Treasurer. An Audubon Club was formed and in the fall, most of the members took a hike to Williamson Park. This gave us new knowledge of birds and smaller animals, and helped to make Biology Class more interesting. In the spring we held a Spelling Bee, and the returns helped to strengthen our treasury. Gertrude Reese, a member of our class, won third prize in the elocution contest at Millersville. Several members of the class took part in the Musical given in the early spring. In August 1929, we were Juniors, except for: Nora Johnson, Mark Brookmyer, Viola Lindemuth, Alfred Smallwood, Richard Gehman, Clarence Theis, Reba Ranck, and John Benard, who did not come back after vacation. In the fall' a doggie roast was held. In the spring, our class gave a banquet for the '30 Seniors. Both the preparation and the actual event were greatly enjoyed. Several members of the class took leading parts in the Cantata, entitled, David the Shepherd Boy, which was presented in April. Now we are Seniors, Dignified ? Ask any of the five teachers. Officers? Well, President, Kenrick Esbenshadeg Vice-President, Mary Frantz, Secretary, Miriam Frank, and Treasurer, Thelma Lausch. This year James Leaman, Parke Horst, Olive Chew, Leroy Marron, and Carol Hershey did not return to the class. During the year, despite our added duties, as Seniors we published the year book, and with Miss Herr's help, the play, The Meanest Man in the World was rendered on April the fourth. Now, at the end of our four years, it is with sorrow that we realize we must leave our loved Alma Mater, but we are grateful for the opportunities she afforded, enabling us to be able to carry on in later life. MARY FRANTZ '31 Sixteen

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69159 427,-1-'Yi EL DORlDO Nf2 1.931v 'lil V 25314555 A RUTH M. BAXTER Ac'1'Ivl'ru:s:-Glee Club il-2-33 3 StaE of Echo C41 3 Basketball C2-3-4-lg Captain of Basketball team l3-405 Student Council 1413 Secretary of Student Council UD 5 Secretary of Athletic Association Q4-J 3 Agliiletic Editor of the EL DORADO K4-l 3 Senior Play Well folks, here's Ruth Baxter, better known to most everyone as Bax. She is the best side-cen- ter E. L. ever had. Since she has been on the varsity, E. L. didn't lose many games. She does not only take part in basketball, but she takes part in all other sports. Bax is not only interested in sports, but she is interested in all of her studies-especially Geometry and Trigonometry. ' If you want to make Bax laugh, ask her where her Kettle is. Ruth, we do not know what you are going to do after finishing High School, but whatever you do, the Class of '31 wishes you success and happiness. FRANK CARPENTER Acriviriasr-Glee Club Q1-2-3-Mg Student Coun- cil Q2-33 g President of Student Council Q4-D 5 Manager of Boy's Basketball team Mig Manager of Boy's Baseball team Q2-3-4-lg Debating team C3-4-ig As- sistant Editor of EL DORADO Q41 5 Play 140. Folks, here is a very earnest, bright looking chap, who is no other than Mr. Frank Carpenter. He is better known to the class of '31 as Percy. He is mostly noted for his ability for making speeches. Percy is always in a good humor no matter where you meet him. As manager of the boy's basketball team, Frank has proved to be one of the most successful managers that East Lampeter High School ever had. The Senior class thinks that this is due to his manliness among people-especially the ladies of the visiting teams. Frank expects to he a minister. In this large field, the class of '31 wishes you the greatest of success, Frank. ELMA DENLINGER . ACTIVITIES:-Glee Club C1-2-3-4-J 3 Art Editor of EL DORADO 147, Vice-President of Class ill: Secretary of the Class Q2-319 Student Council Q2-3-Mg Presi- dent of Student Council C3l 5 Secretary of Glee Club C4-lg Girl's Basketball Manager 1433 Senior Play 14- . If you hear a sweet soprano voice floating through the halls, you will immediately know that Elma, commonly known as Pat is near. Elma is also tal- ented in Artg being Art Editor of the EL DORADO. About the only times she is quiet is when she is doing Art work, which she certainly enjoys. or if some difficult problem in Trig. has confronted her. She has always taken an interest in her lessons, and is always prepared. lt seems rather peculiar, but she is somewhat sub- ject to day dreaming, appearing to be sailing in deep thoughts, or of being in a realm of her own with the hero of her dreams. Just mention Bl, then watch her smile. Nevertheless, whatever you do, the class of '31 wishes you success, Elma. -' , l l Seventeen