Lawrence Park High School - Lawrentian Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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JUNIOR DIARY September 1250 School opened with a bang. Bob Rouse and Miss Griffith started their battle of wits. All the football heroes began their training Cin the Hill Millb. A common sight was a student lying on State Street trying to get a hist- orical picture of Erie. Robert Wachter was elected class president at our first class meeting. Jean Forsyth developed a great interest in football. October l9LO The football season was at its height and the football heroes were in their prime. Harry Parker broke his nose. Science Club and French Club were organized. Rita Bole was busy memorizing the French National Anthem. Politics and the coming election were the favorite topics of discussion. Ed Ames and Don Prindle almost came to blows on this subject. Peg Korn and Milly Hines were very busy selling candy. On Hallowe'en night Russ King frightened little children while John O'Neil climbed the greased pole. November 1250 This month brought Sadie Hawkin's Day. For days the chief topic of conversation was who will catch whom. This is one of the most important holidays of the year. Bob Rouse had many close escapes from his admirers. He ended up in a tree after running about a mile. Kappel caught her flame, Bergie. Blondie Durand stood up Mr. Schilken to make a grand entrance with J. V. Peg Korn was glimpsed with Ed Hall. The hunters, including Dick Bock, had a successful season. Decembgg l2AO Christmas was in the air. The debating team organized. Rob- ert Wachter wrote his first speech. Dick Bock was chosen a stu- dent representative. Marion Metcalf planned and worried for weeks over Ed Anderson's present. She finally bought him a scarf. Art Freeland almost broke a blood vessel laughing at our Christmas Assembly Program. Rita Bole was seen at the ice-skating pond every day. Betty Kellogg was all excited over a Christmas dance. Peg Bunny and Kathryn Dunlap had an argument about who had the most fun at Camp. Christmas vacation was the most exciting part of this month. January l25O Everyone breezed into school in their new Christmas clothes. Marjorie Sherwood looked very attractive in red. Doris Beanland made eyes pop out in her new get-up. Art Freeland and Blondie Durand went to Warren--to play in the district band. Blondie came back with a diamond engagement ring, while Art claims he left his heart down there with some man's daughter. The Marion Metcalf-Tom Rafter romance started. Everyone began to worry for fear that the prom would be held in the gym. Hal Harris and his Hep Cats were beginning to attract much notice. February 1951 . Peace and Harmony reigned, for the exams were completed. Andrew Mepham completely recovered from his French Club initiation. Basketball was all the rage, expecially with our winning streak, and Joslin on the team. The Valentine Dance, sponsored by the student council was a huge success. Marion Metcalf made her last public appearance at the dance without Tom. May Seitzinger conceded there was no hope for Willkie and continued her pilgrimages to Waterford. Edgar Goddard shivered each morning on his patrol while Harry had Ada's love to keep him warm. Lilliam Marzka had the flu. March l9Ll Rings were the topic of the moment. Under Art Hannah's capable direction the best rings ever purchased by any class were secured for us. Even Ross Hewitt finally agreed they were wonderful. Peg Bunny began to take an active interest in Sophomores. To quell the rising rumors about the prom, Robert Wachter announced that it definitely would not be held in the gym, probably the fire hall would be the place. Andrew Mepham won the Erie County History Contest. The school was visited by the accrediting committee. Milly Hines was sporting her engagement ring. The Juniors needed money. Dick Bock was torn between two loves--Helen and crow-hunting. April l2bl Ed Ames was very particular about his appearance in the mass band with Millcreek. The Junior Easter Dance, under Andy Mepham's able leadership, was a grand success. Peg Korn and Russ King were together. Max Corzilius sat on the sidelines'and looked important. Rita Bole sold tickets with John O'Neil. The Junior Festival relieved some of our doubts concerning the prom. The Debating Team was excited about Allegheny College and their debate meet. Fran Hertig made the golf team. The note fad was at its height. Each girl tried to see just how many people she could corres- pond with. The waste of paper was atrocious, but it made everyone happy, didn't it Blondie? Bob Rouse'went trout fishing with no success. Jean Forsyth took up bowling. Harry Parker-Ada Gest romance was on again. Mgy 1951 The biggest event of the year was the prom. Long waited for, it was a feather in our cap. To everyone's amazement it wasn't held in the gym. Jean Forsyth had a grand time listening to all the bands. Bill Forsyth dated Blondie Durand. Marion Metcalf was with Tom Rafter, of course. The prom was marvelous. The Edinboro Music and Arts Festival claimed a good many of our class. Art Freeland polished his shoes for the big event and had a grand time. Jean Forsyth was often seen taking tickets, and making witty remarks. Another year has been completed. The excitements and thrills are finished. It fades into memory, to be revived only in dreams. lt was such fun, but there is always next year, School is out.

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TO THE JUNIORS--TO THEIR YEAR AS LEADERS SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL. TO THEIR

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