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FRESHMAN FEATURES The Class of 1953 met for the first time in September 1949. The 85 Lehighton district pupils and the 85 outlying district pupils were divided into five home rooms under the super- vision of Miss Florence Shafer, Mrs. Marian Rumfield, and Messrs. Lauer, Koegel and Gilham. The class was formally organized when we elected the following officers: Prefident .........,..,....... Richard Eckhart Vice-Preyident. . . ..,.. Charles Lusch Sfcrztary .....,... .,... D ennis Roth Treasurer ...........,,........,. Willard Doll lt was decided to wait until a later date to choose our class flower, colors, and motto because there is no definite need at the very beginning of our high school years and association with one another will give us all a better idea of what our choice should really be. SOPHOMORE We began the history of the sophomore class at a meeting held in the auditorium under the direction of Miss Pilz and Mr. Hoppes, when the Class of 1952 chose its oflicers. Irene Durigan was elected president: George Stimmel, vice- presidentg Barbara Everitt, secretary, Charles Mullen, treasurer, and Anna Sipple, historian. In the Hallowe'en parade we received a prize for the largest number in line. During the week before Christmas we held our Christmas party in the Gym. Refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed by the group. ln January, we held a class meeting to choose our class motto, class flower, and class colors. They are, in the order named- If we rest, we rust , yellow roseg and blue and gold. After our summer vacation we returned to school again, ready for another busy year. A meeting was held in the Gym under the super- Our first class participation was in the Hallowe'en Parade, our theme being: the occupa- tions of Pennsylvania. We won first place for having the largest number in line. Our class has been very active in extra- curricular activities and has a fine representation in Band, Orchestra, Girls' Choir, Boys' Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and also in Press Club, Majorettes, Gym Club and Basketball. During the remainder of our high school career we hope to improve our scholastic rating, continue our interests in extra-curricular work, and develop those desirable characteristics that will make us useful citizens of which Lehighton High School can be proud. As each member of the Class of 1953 responds - - thus will our final outcome bel Harrison Hoppes, Historian SOUVENIRS vision of Mr. Obert and the class ollicers chosen were: President, Francis Tkach,g Vice-president, Robert Smurdag Secretary, Nelda Ramaley: Treasurer, Barbara Everitt. A prize for the funniest group was won during the Hallowe'en parade, which was held in conjunc- tion with the observance of Pennsylvania Week. Attention to our studies and, of course, the g C - usual participa- tion in extra- f. curricular work kept us busy as we look forward to the important school year that lies before us. Nancy Fritzinger, Hirtoriau um if F ln as ey 'R x Q.
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