Kingston High School - Kingstonian Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

Page 19 text:

Class HfSfOIy fC'ont1'nued2 Having escaped semester exams for two years, we were not quite as fortunate in our Junior year. Shrugging our shoulders at the necessary evil, we took the exams. To combat such gloomy thoughts, the talented members of our Junior Class made their debut on February 21, when they presented Spring Green , a comedy in three acts. The success of this production was attributed to the hard work and cooperation of the cast. The School Board gave the Youth Center larger facil- ities by granting to us the use of the Dorrance Street School Building. The big social event of the year was our own Junior Prom on June 7 ,thus concluding the years' activities. This brought to us the realization that our fourth and final year of high school had come upon us. At last Seniors! The best year of our life. On Sep- tember 5, school opened. However, we had only a short time to reminisce about the previous vacation before school activities swept us along with their rapid pace. From our very first football contest with Edwardsville, our able co- captains, George Gresh and Ted Charney, led us victorious through the entire season. With the brilliant leadership of these boys and the cooperation of every player, we were proudly crowned The 1946 Wyoming Valley Football Champions . To climax the success of our football season the annual Pigskin Prom was held on Thanksgiving night. The class wisely chose its officers who were to guide all undertakings during the year. President, Ted Char- neyg vice-president, Jane Rossmang secretary, Patsy Davis, and treasurer, Hillard Kemp, were chosen as our leaders. Shortly after, the staff of The Kingstonian Yearbook was elected, and set to work. Under the direction of Paul Lutz, a superior edition was prepared for the student body. On December 6, the Senior Play, entitled, A Full House , appeared on the stage of our auditorium and was repeated later in the year at Coughlin High School. Dur- ing the Christmas vacation, the Alumni Ball was held. Now mid-year exams were upon us, but we overcome this obstacle also. Soon our basketball and wrestling seasons were in full sway with many Senior distinguishing themselves. The Stardust Revue was held in March and was the most colorful of any Stardust ever staged. In April, follow- ing our spring vacation, we Seniors had our Easter Prom with Jack Melton's Orchestra. The prom lived up to all expectations and was very well attended. After a series of record breaking sport dances, the graduation date seemed to have arrived prematurely. Yet, we had passed our Popularity Contest, Class Day, and Baccalaureate. On the evening of June 17, the time ar- rived when each individual went out from our Alma Mater to pursue his career. Thus, we the Seniors had completed the best four years of our lives. lu-it KL - I , CLASS OFFICERCSAV P He J president Vice-President TED CHARNEY JANE ROSSMAN Secretary Treasurer PATSY DAVIS HILLARD KEMP Class Advisor MK. CLYDE BUYER SENIOR OFFICERS At the beginning of this year, the Senior Class was confronted with the difficult task of selecting its officers. After much consideration, the officers were announced: President, Theodore Charneyg Vice-Pres- ident, Jane Rossmang Secretary, Patricia Davisg Treasurer, Hillard Kemp. Mr. Clyde Boyer, aside from his responsible posi- tion as Faculty Manager of Athletics added a great deal in fulfilling the various accomplishments. The Class of 1947 wishes to thank Mr. Boyer for his splendid co-operation.

Page 18 text:

CLASS HISTORY SENIOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SENIOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Bottom Row' lleft to right!--Audrey Wertman, Jane Rossman, Patsy Davis. Marilyn Culp, Jacqueline Nesbitt. Second Row--Alice Karabon. Eugene Gill, William Michael, Jack Kruhitzer, Daniel Reese, Marjorie Bahr. Third RowfTed Charney, Jack Tippett, George Brussock, Hillard Kemp. SENIOR EXECUTIVE COLNCIL The Senior Executive Council consists of the class officers plus two representatives from each senior homeroom. This council is the guiding body of the Senior Class. Upon this group was placed the responsibility of making our class of 1947 the best Senior Class ever. Mr, Clyde Boyer, our Class Advisor, did much to add to the complete success of our final year in K. H. S. Theodore Charney, President, presided at the meetings while Jane Rossman, the Vice-President, was always capable of lending any needed help. The Secretary, Patricia Davis, took notes at all the meetings. Hillard Kemp, Treasurer, had the difficult task of keeping the accounts straight. The Class of 1947 entered the portals of' Kingston High School on the exciting morning of September 5, 1943, hop- ing that someday we would be fully trained and launched on the sea of life to serve God and our country to the best of our ability. My, but we felt important that first day-peeping be- hind doors, searching for the already famous elevator, and admiring the calm upperclassmen. We were soon settled and started as typical Freshmen, attending all the athletic events with enthusiasm and, win or lose, our loyalty remaining undaunted. We exhibited our interests in school activities by being the first Fresh- man class to sponsor a Sadie Hawkins Dance, in the spring of that memorable Freshman year, a talented group of our class participated in the annual Stardust Revue . As Sophomores, having spent a year in K.H.S., we looked forward to bigger and better things, and since we had ascended the ladder of learning, we were now per- mitted to take membership in a few of the school clubs. Some of these for which we were qualified were: the Library Club, Language Clubs, Biology Club, Glee Club, and the Newspaper Staffs, To help brighten our school life, a Youth Center was organized on March 3, under the auspices of the Kingston Lions Club. On Wednesday and Saturday evenings, students of our town could gather for a few hours of fun and fellowship. The boys gym was open for games such as ping pong and shuffleboard, while the girls' gym was used for dancing. The highlight of' the year came when our wrestling team brought to our Alma Mater the State Championship. Once again several members of our class took part in the Stardust Revue to climax an eventful and unforgettable school year. Our Junior year started off with a bang. Without warning, we were confronted by the thoughts, of chem- istry, shorthand, and Julius Caesar. For the first time in our high school career we realized our responsibilities as we chose our class officers. Those who were to lead us through that year were: David Phillips, president, Jane Rossman, vice-president, Irene Fortuck, secretary, and Hillard Kemp, treasurer. More and more of our time was taken up by school activities. We eagerly followed the records of our foot- ball, basketball, and wrestling squads, especially since many of the varsity members of these teams weer our own classmates. Our football and basketball teams com- pleted successful years only to be topped by the wrestling squad winning the Wyoming Valley Championship.

Page 20 text:

ALBERT BALBERCHAK Gooch Vtfhen it came to sports, track was the one. He nas there on the startini: line waiting: tor the Jrun. 'l'l-ark 2, 3, 4: French Club: Latin Club: Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4: Intramural Wrestling 2, 3, 4. RI.lZABl'I'l'H BALBERCHAK Belt llark brown eyes and very kind, A nicer girl you couldn't find. Home Economies 3, 4: Secretary 3: Intra- mural Basketball l. 2, 3: Intramural Volley- ball I. 2. 3. OTTO BAMERT 'Yitt A sense ot' humor, an artist. tool An A-1 friend, throuxrh and through. Football I: Basketball l: Wrestlini: 2, 3, 4: Track l, 2, 3, 4: Sketch Club I, 3, 4: Vict--President. 3: President 4: German Cluh 2, 3: Vice-President 2: Eiigim-erim: Club 3, -t: Glee Club I, 2: Hi Y 3, 4. EVELYN ABRAMS Evie Full of fun and free from care, Her presence is welcomed everywhere. Stardust Review 1 : Newspaper typist 4 Q Intramural Basketball l: Intramural Vol- leyball 1 : Freshman and Sophomore Chorus, SYLVIA ADAMS Syl A ixayer chum could not be found, There's always fun when she's around. Stardust Review l, 2, 4: H, R. Sec. 1, 2: Yearbook Type. Stalin: Yearbook Type. Ed.: Newspaper Typist, 4: G.A.A. l, 2, 3, 4: Pan American 3, 4: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Intra- mural Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4:Intramural Volleyball Mgr. 2: Swimming Club 2, 3, 4 : Olfice Aide 4: Receptionist 2: Basketball Coach 2 : Biol- ogy Club 2: Sophomore Chorus: Tourna- ments 2, 3, 4: Honorary Member P. IM-Ita 4: Newspaper Ed, 2, 3, 4. CATHERINE ALLES Katie An athletic yxirl with a friendly smile, To be her friend is well worthwhile. Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Stardust. Review 1, 2, 4: Yearbook Bus. Mgr.: Yearbook Bus. Stall: Newspaper Ed. Stalf: l, 2, 3, t: Newspaper Bus. Mxrr. 4: Newspaper Bus. StalI': I, 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 2, 3, 4: Ollice Aide l, 2, 3, 4: G.A.A. l, 2 3 4: Senior Girl Reserves: Swimming.: Club l 2: Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Tournaments l, 2, 3. 4: Honor Society 4: Sketch Club 3: H. R. Basketball Coach 1, 2, 3, 4: Tumbling' Team 4. .IOAN ANCIN .L Sweet and charmimz, nice and tray. A perfect friend in every way. Stardust Review I : Latin Club 2, 3: G.A.A. 4: Freshman and Sophomore Chorus: Bi- oloiry Club: Library Club 4: Otlice Aide 3: Intramural Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Volleyball l, 2, 3, 4. SENIORS EDWARD BECKER Eddie This happy go lucky lad with curly hair, Is always found to be without a care. Intramural Basketball: Intramural Wrestl- ing: Hobby Club: Biology Club. MARGARET E. BECKEY Beckey A girl sincere in every way: She'll stand by you. come what may! Senior Play: Stardust Review I, 2, 4 2 News- paper Ed. Statl: Junior Council : Honor So- ciety 3, 4: Vice-Pres.: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Inter-faith Representative: Latin Club 2, 3: Pan American Club 4: Library Club 3, 4: Glec Club 3, 4: Sophomore Chorus: Ilebat- ing Team 3, 4: Intramural Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH BHLLAS Ruthie ln basketball this friendly lass, Has irathercd laurels for her class. Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Captain 4: Stardust Review 2, 4: H. R. Pres. 21 H. R. Vice- Pres. 3: H. R. Sec. 4: Yearbook Ed, Statl: Yearbook Type. Stall: Newspaper Ed. Stall' 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 3, 4: G.A.A, I, 2, 3, 4: Vice-Pres. 33 Pres. 4: French Club 2, 3, 4: Vice-Pres. 3: Girl Reserves 3. 4: Treas. 3: Library Club 2. 3, 4: Swimminir Club l, 2, K, 4: Office Aide 3, 4: Basketball Coach 2. Il, 4: Hall Receptionist 2: Tumbling Team 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Sophomore Chorus: Tournaments 1, Li, 3, 4. THOMAS ANSILIO Tom Tommy is a carefree sort, A friendly boy and quite a sport. Football l: Basketball I, 2, 3. 4: Captain: Stardust Review 2, 4: H. R. Secretary I: Hi Y: l'i Delta: Latin Club: Gym Club: ln- tramnral Softball 2: Intramural Basketball l: Intramu1'al Wrestling 2. JANE ARNOLD Janie A clever uirl, a student ot' art, One who'll always do In-r part. Sketch Club: Iutramul'al Basketball l, 2, 3: Intramural Volleyball l, 2. MAJORIE RAHR Pat A brilliant xrirl and pretty. too: Shi-'s always smiling, seldom blue. Stardust Review 2, 4: H. R. President l: Senior Council: Latin Club 2, 3, -1: Treas. : Library Club 2, 3, 4: Pan American 3, 4: Honor Society 3, 4: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Glee Club 3. 4: Intramural Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Basketball l, 2, 3, 4 : Sophomore Chorus. ROBERTSON W. BAIRD Bob W4-'ll never forxret Bob's catchini: smile, His skill in magic, his trumpet stylel Wrestling.: 2, 3. 4: Stardust Review 2. 4: Yearbook Bus, Stall, Band l, 2, 3, 4: Pres. 4: Library Club 2, 3, 4: I'res. 4: Engineer- inir Club 3. 4: Pan American 4: l'i llelta 4: Latin Club 2: Biology Club 2: Hobby Club l: Orchestra 3, 4: Air Scout, 4.