Ephrata High School - Cloisterette Yearbook (Ephrata, PA)

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HENRY WOOLGER pgfL'ti5'ff'9V'?U3,t,W W at , if QW. R WITMER Robert and his trumpet are inseparable-except during Vgchool hours. Even then, he is always on the run and can make enough noise for two people twice his size. Clyde McCoy II we, his classmates, dubbed him, but we know that when he leads his own top-ranking orchestra, his style will be entirely original,,not second-hand. CLYDE WOLFE A modern replica of the medieval knight-clever, fun- loving, blithe and courteous-Clyde is a model graduate. He is the studious type of individual, being able to con- centrate while thirty-nine other boys laugh and shout on all sides. We all hope that, with his trombone, he will reign equally with Bob as a top-flight band-leader. ' l28l gn WILLIAM ZUDRELL Hen is a tall, handsome, and dashing cavalier -- dashing, however, not to the fair sex, but to studies. His industry is rewarded by the esteem in which his classmates hold him. Despite his love for books, however, he finds time to distribute papers after school. Some day, Henry hopes to go to the city and become a successful engineer: we're sure he'll succeed. Better known as Zuds to his close friends, Bill is a brute in size, but not in heart. His loyalty, perseverance, and comradeship have won him many friends during his high school career. In the classroom, when not engrossed in studies,lxe is ente ining the students with jokes, much to the dismay' of t chers. Health, wealth, and happiness to Ya future Fores .5141 fi ,452-Q- '5.fo ' ai FELJX' anger. . 'N Mn- ,W .flux kos J' 'i'ClA l ' ' A4 .L ,W ii ew,

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STANLEY VON NIEDA There is never a dull moment when Whitey is around, for his fun-loving, easy-going nature are an inexhaustible source of amusement to his friends and-we fear-per- plexity and exasperation for his teachers. Even though Whitey will probably not be in any particular hurry to get there, we are sure that he will come out on top of the pile. ,.1, ' , . 1 .n 'LC' uffyif, All 'fu' SAMUEL WEAVER One of the dark-haired Romeos of our class, Sammy presumably demonstrates his ardent technique in the thriving metropolis of Florin, usually accompanied by his pal, Mel. The United States Air Corps will never know the meaning of the word defeat, as long as Ace Weaver is in there to battle the attackers. Happy landing, Ace. V DONALD WITWER FRANKLIN WILLIAMS Throughout our high school years, Franklin has been a constant maker of mischief, center of fun, and creator of merriment. We hope his sense of gravity will stand him in as good stead in the air as it has done on the ground in his Ford when, side by side with Sammy, he protects the dear old U. S. A. from its arch enemies. ii. .X I Reading has become a second home to this curly-headed Senior, whose frank, jovial nature must have popularized him among the Berks Countians as much as among his home-town pals. His ambition is to be ambitious, and we sincerely hope this worth-while aim will be reached in the dim and distant future. ' l27l

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5 - X CL A SS HISTORY THERE was much ado Cabour nothingD that September morning in 1936 when we, the Class of 1940, entered the portals of 'Frata High. Our class was greatly increased by the contributions of the outlying schools. Both newcomers and resident students became equally engrossed in the increasing whirl of activities-curricular and extra-curricular-which en- veloped the Freshman Class. In our Sophomore year we began ro participate actively in Senior High School affairs. Hibshman, Fassnacht, Becher, Gockley, Hacker and Althouse ably represented our class on the football team, Martzall, Hibshman, and Becher on the basketball team. In the swimming meet, Elaine Gerharr took first place in diving, helping Ephrata High gain the county cham- pionship. We also responded to tennis and volleyball tournaments. Harry Gockley's dramatic ability contributed to the comedy Skidding , the musical ability ofjean Schneck and Robert Fassnacht to the operetta, The Mikado. We started our social season with a Hallowe'en party, followed a few months later by the first Christmas dance ever held at Ephrata High, in which we enthusiastically cooperated. September, 1938, found us Juniors. In this year we chose our first class officers-Harry Gockley, President, Raymond Hacker, Vice-President, Josephine Retrew, Secretary, and Arlene Getz, Treasurer. Navy and white were selected as our class colors, and pennants, emblems and hats were ordered accordingly. Althouse, Fassnacht, Becher, Hibshman, Hacker, Zudrell, Witwer, Honegger, Von Nieda, and Burkins comprised the junior mainstay of the football team, and Martzall CCaptainD, Burkins, Becher, Hibshman, Von Nieda, Gerharr, and Zudrell, of the basketball team. Three one-act plays, The Valiant, Coming 'Round the Mountain, and Junior's Mustache, in which Vivian Frankenfield, Jean Schneck, Harry Gockley, Henry Woolger, Frank Honegger and Raymond Hacker dparticipated, were presented ro the public. The annual operetta, Tulip Time, was produce with a cast com- posed largely of Juniors, two of the principal roles were taken by Jean Schneck and Robert Fassnacht. Among this year's social events were a Hallowe'en Party and a Mid-Year Hop, which preceded the most important event of all-THE JUNIOR PROM. The gym, in order to follow the theme of a Walt Disney circus, was appropriately decorated with huge panels of such comic animal characters as Tillie, the Tiger, Elmer, the pink Elephant, Dippy Dog, and Clarabelle Cow. To further the theme, popcorn balls, pink lemonade, peanuts and-soft pretzels were served from cano ied booths in opposite corners. The circus theme was completes by a red and white canopy diotted here and there with clusters of multi-colored balfologf. The fall of 1939 found the present graduating class back in circulation after a three monthsi summer vacation. We got back into the swing of things with the beginning of the football season. Most capably led by Captain Fassnacht, our fighting eleven plowed their way to numerous smashing victories. During the passing of the pigskin parade we organized and elected ofIice1fs7President, Harold Althouse, Vice-President, Richard Gerhart, Secretary, Vivian Frankenheld, and Treasurer, Elizabeth Grube. Our social season was opened successfully by the Hallowe'en Dance, immediately followed by a party at Sallie Stober's farm. The basketball team earned their letters by taking second place in Section No. 2 of District No.3 of the P. I. A. A. Cupid's day of sentimental couplers was celebrated by a gala jamboree in the gym, decorated artistically with hearts, silhouettes and a red and white crepe-paper canopy. With many Seniors in the leading roles, namely: Vivian Frankenfield, Arlene Getz, Hazel Hacker, Elaine Gerhart, Elizabeth Grube, Ethel Fulmer, Harry Gockley and Jean Schneck- Anne of Green Gables, a three-act play, was presented ro the public. The hard work of the cast helped to make this touching drama of real life a success. Next on our well-Hlled social calendar was the Junior Prom, a galaxy of pretty girls, gorgeous gowns and gallant young men. Following this, a spring musical was presented under the supervision of Miss Cressman and Mr. Bohn. Again many Seniors-too numerous to mention-took prominent parts. The last few weeks of this memorable year were filled with last-minute preparations con- cerning graduation. The yearbook staff strove diligently to write and publish the Cloisterette and the class itself chose invitations, motto and flower. Programs we lanned for Bacca- laureate, Class Day, and Commencement, as one more Senior Class m 'ready' to leave the protective portals of its Alma Mater. ' ' O 29