Greencastle Antrim High School - Conococheague Yearbook (Greencastle, PA)

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Sixteen XYayne Kell ,lack Foust .Xmy I,ou Henneberger President Vice-President Secretary Fay Myers Mrs. Conrad Treasurer Adviser Sopgomozai On September 15, 1941 eighty-four freshmen entered the halls of G. H. S. VVC were eager to obtain honors both in class room and on the athletic held. .Nfter surviving the usual trials of the average freshmen, we looked forward to being treated better as sophomores. No longer meek and shy we came back on Septembr S, 1942 with fewer members but with more elass spirit. Under the supervision of our adviser. Mrs. Conrad, our 71 members elected their officers and their two representatives to the Student Council, Mary Ziegler and Sei- bert Zimmerman. Since the class was too large for one room, we were divided into Room 9 and Room 10 with Mrs. Conrad and Miss Martin in charge. In the fall both sections of biology under the direction of Mr, VVhitmore exhibited gourds, red corn, and other things abundant, After a few weeks of school, some of our members were initiated into the Senior Tri- Hi-Y and Hi-Y organizations. Several of our members have been active in the various athletic activities. 1n the fall we were represented on the soeeer and hockey teams. Xale were again represented by outstand- ing players on the boys' varsity and junior varsity basketball teams. The girls' class team had fifteen members. Although rather unsuccessful it still showed the spirit which makes a winning team. A few of our more energetic members are on Mr. Kaley's gymnastic team. Cn December Z3 each room had its own Christmas party. XYe exchanged gifts and were entertained by musical selections after which refreshments were served. Forty members make up the Sophomore Glee Club 1n1der the direction of Miss Martin. 1Yhen we become upper elassmen, no doubt some of our activities will be curtailed due to the war: but we will make an attempt to serve our eonntry and school to the best of our ability.

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unioz Calais This is the history of the class of nineteen hundred forty-four. VVe have maintained the largest membership of any class in the history of G. H. S. Our large group is divided into three sections, with three home rooms. Miss Phillippy is in charge of Room 5, Miss Williams super- vises Room 6, and Mr. NVhitmore is in charge of Room 2. On September 25, 1942, the first meeting of the year was held. A temporary chairman and a temporary secretary were named. Nominations for class officers were made. Class offi- cers were elected, with Mary Morter and Howard Gift representing us in Student Council. In early October it was decided to buy rings, and on November 2, the voting was done in the office. However, the rings did not come before Christmas, which was a great disappointment. The Christmas season was soon upo11 us and lovely decorated trees were seen in the home rooms. In the school gymnasium on December 23 the Christmas party was held, and the program consisted of carols, games, and refreslnnents. Gifts were exchanged, and much fun was had by all, Ordinarily, we would be jolly juniors, but now we have been sobered by the war. No weiner roasts, skating or sledding parties have been enjoyed this year for each classman felt it his patriotic duty to stay at home. VVhen some member is especially melancholy, we know that farewells have been given to loved ones going to aid Uncle Sam, or that a loved one in the armed forces is in danger. Some class members have been lured from school to join different branches of the ser- viceg others into the world of business opportunitiesg others to getting married. Many junior girls have been active in the defense stamp drive conducted by the Tri-Hi-Y, and many of our classmates buy stamps regularly. Both boys and girls have entered into the sports picture and have helped make cham- pionship teams, especially in basketball. Mid-winter examinations were included in our busy schedule. The president selected a play committee composed of Violet Wiatson. Suzanne Shuman, Mary Louise Gingrich, Thelma Angle, Henry Barnhart, and john Springer. They had busy days trying to agree upon a definite productiong and on March ll, a vote of the class decided to have an operctta. Pinafore was chosen, and Miss Martin and Mrs. Toms were the directors. On February l0, the voting was held by secret ballot for class motto, class color, and class fiower. .RX committee was appointed to decide upon class hats and pennantsg however, we have few hopes of getting such mementos this year. Those who were writing a class song went together as a music committee. A number of junior boys are taking a correspondence course in aviation, showing that our thoughts are directed toward preparing intelligently and being able to help in the winning of the war. Our hopes are for victory before the boys in our class will be taken for the army. Ordinarily we are joyous over birthdays, but now we usually know when boys reach eighteen, for they must register at the local draft board. W'e are silent while we wish that peace, not war, could rule our lives. The making of a good and lasting peace is now prime in our minds. Fifteen ! 1 l 4 1 4 X' l 1 1 1 J

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Robert Elliott Robert Fitz Robert Gaddis President Vice-President Secretary Patsy Ann Chritzman Mr. Conrad Treasurer Adviser Q 'Z55fZI?2CLl2 Ufdii On September S, 1942, 99 freshmen entered the halls of G. H. S. The school was new to many, but after the hrst few weeks, most of them got to know their way around. After the first six weeks we elected officers, and a chairman was appointed to name per- sons to read the Bible, pass the waste paper cans, take care of the window shades, and dismiss the pupils. Many freshmen obtained Curtis 'Magazine Subscriptions. Persons receiving subscrip- tions were given attractive prizes. The freshman class was divided into three sections: section A is composed of those taking Academic and a few Commercial subjects, section B, Commercial, section C, Home eco- nomics, Vocational, and a few Commercial. ln English sections we wrote short stories and read books. NVe did many interesting experiments in Science. In Civics we studied the government and did many other projects. During the Christmas holidays a pine tree, brought by some of the boys and decorated by a few of the girls, brightened the front of the room. On December 23, 1942, we held a Christ- mas party. We sang a few songs, and several stories were read. VVe then had refreshments and exchanging of gifts. Many contributed to the iron drive, the Tuberculosis Fund, the Red Cross, and the March of Dimes. Many went out for sports. The girls engaged in hockey, basketball, and gym, the boys had soccer, basketball, and gym. Almost all freshmen belong to some club. One member of the class belongs to the orchestra. Vlfe of the freshman class wish to extend our sincere appreciation to the teachers who have endeavored to aid us in our high school work. The following rhymes were composed by members of English :X as a valentine project: TO PAL Hello, Bob. This is Dick, just to ask you Are we gonna stick? -D. S. To MY SWEETHEART I can hardly wait much longer, For you to tell me of your love. But I know that it will hap- pen, And you'll be as gentle as a dove. 512. E. M. To FATHER The sky is blue, My heart is too, Because 1 can't be Always with you. -P. A. C. TO M Y FRIEND 1 think of you as someone dear Every day throughout the year, So l send this valentine To say that you are mighty line. -V . VV. TO SISTER 1 want to send a valentine, To someone that 1 love, So I'll send it to you, dear Sister, For you're the one I'm thinking of. fx Fore FNPIIER Here's a Valentine for my dear Dad, The very best pal I ever had. No matter what I ever do Youlre always there to see me through. -A. L. C. Seventeen