Lewistown High School - Lore Yearbook (Lewistown, PA)

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456' THE LORE 99' successful leaders, Harry Saxton, Presidentg Vesta Steininger, Vice Presiclentg Marie Zong, Secretary, and Charles Gochnaur, Treasurer. As Seniors we were the first class as a whole to gain l00 per cent. in sub- scriptions for the Lore. Then, too, we secured the Lore Banner for the best article in the Easter issue. ln class and varsity athletic activities we supplied the majority of the best athletes. ln the lnter-class Basketball series we greatly surprised and humiliated the Juniors by winning the championship, which again gave us the honor of having our name engraved on the cup. I will not state that score as a tribute to their dead heroes. But not only did we supply the majority of best athletes during our career, but also six of the eight members of the debating team. Their loss will be deeply felt next year. Then came our class play, in which every member of the class took part This comic opera was a huge success. The dramatic talent was quite obvious and it reflected much honor on us. However, the event which gave us the realization of our dreams was the Washington trip. lt will be remembered when we think of the enjoyable times we've had together in the days of Auld Lang Sync. This closed our career in L. H. S., and we have reached the threshold of our young lives. It is with mixed feelings of gladness and regret that we look across the more or less tragic events that mark and span the years through which we have passed in the climb to the exalted position. But we cannot linger too long on these past experiences that are still green in our memories. The beckoning future lies but a step beyond and we must harken to her silent, but emphatic demands. She is calling some of us to go out into the world and take up our tasksg others to go on in preparation for a larger and better life of service. Our class is the class of classes and will remain honest, upright, loyal, to their Alma Mater. We have striven to make the most of our High School career and we hope the classes following l924 will try to emulate us in all respects. TEN

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66 THE LORE '99 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Every class must have a history. True. But why mar those histories with the praiseworthy deeds and heroes of which the distinguished class of '24 can proudly boast? On Sept. 6, I920, the usual fresh atmosphere was radiated by the class of verdant, but eager Freshmen. To upper classmen we seemed insig- nificant children to be guarded and advised on our climb for knowledge. After meeting our guides we began our hard, strenuous climb and had ascended but a few weeks when we felt the need of organization, so we elected the fol- lowing officers: Harry Biemensderfer, President, James Kepler, Secretary, and Mildred Steinbach, Treasurer. After the election of officers we chose orange and black as our class colors, and the Blackeyed Susan as the flower. To- wards the middle of the year the President left school and the class was left without a leader until March 3I, I92 I , when the following officers were elect- ed or re-elected to serve for the remainder of the term: President, William Hartley, Vice President, Madge Woomerg Secretary, Charles Gochnaurg Treas- urer, Mildred Steinbach. As a class we were noted for our versatility, initia- tive class spirit, and loyalty. Although we were unsuccessful in athletics, we made rapid progress in literary work, the best of which was a play, given by students of the various English classes. lt was a huge success. Our party proved to be an enjoyable event, also. At the end of that school year we turned another milestone and became full-Hedged Sophomores. After two joyful months of rest, we again started on our road, which was less smooth. As wise Sophs we elected Charles Gochnaur, President: Mildred Steinbach, Vice President: Madge Woomer, Secretaryg Harry Saxton, Treasurer. We conducted affairs in a high and mighty way during this term. The first issue of the Lore was dedicated to us for secur- ing the most subscriptions to the paper. Such an honor has never been bestow. ed upon another class. Also another gain was our winning the Lore Banner for the best contribution in the December issue of that year. But our greatest achievement was having our name engraved upon the championship cup in honor of our victorious Basketball Team, that were champions of the lnter- class series. Life was not so easy after that, but every cloud has a silver lining. and a party topped off the year. We were then informed by our guides that we were now Juniors. When we again started on the road as Juniors, we put away childish things and began to take life seriously. With all the dignity that beflts upper classmen, we elected Harry Saxton, President: Madge Woomer, Vice' Presidentg Charles Gochnaur, Secretary, and Kenneth Hess, Treasurer. At the end of the first semester an unheard of proceeding took place-namely, the two entire sections moved into different rooms. We did not loiter in the background when it came to athletics, for we gave our best athletes to the varsity teams, and maintained a high position in sports. Also, we were the first class to have l00 per cent. in athletics dues. Then occurred the most important function of the year, the Junior Prom. It would take volumes to tell of the enjoyable time everyone had and it was unsurpassable. Then spring came and the trou- blesome pebbles became mere trifles and all too soon We were transformed into a wonderful new life. We were Seniors. As we neared our destination we became dignified and endeavored to fill the places of those who had already entered the broad plains of life. We were well rewarded in choosing for our NINE

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THE LORE PRINCESS BONNIE SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class presented the famous comic opera, Princess Bonnie, on the evenings of April 29th and 30th, to larger audiences than ever before witnessed an annual class play. Bonnie fvesta Steiningerl, becomes acquainted with a handsome young American, Roy Sterling fKenneth l-lessl, who falls in love with her. Shrimps, the town jack-of-all-trades, and the chief comedian fl-larry Lynnj, is in love with Kitty Clover, the Village vamp fKathleen Snookl, who spurns his love. Count Falsetti, a Spanish nobleman fwilliam Hartleyj, makes a rather forc- ible acquaintance with Shrimps. Count Falsetti had been betrothed to Bonnie in her childhood, and Admiral Pomposo, her childhood guardian flVliles Co- henj, forces her to return to Spain with him and Falsetti. Kitty goes to Spain with Bonnie, and her American friends, Roy, Shrimps and Captain Tarpaulin, follow them to Spain in disguise. Kitty promises to marry Shrimps if he stops the proposed wedding. The Americans in disguise are discovered and during the fight which en- sues, Falsetti is found to be a conspirator against the King. Pomposo immedi- ately has him arrested and gives as a reward his niece, the Princess Bonnabell- avita, to Roy, and Shrimps gets Kitty. And, of course, all's well that ends well. Much comedy was furnished by Salvadore, Pomposo's bodyguard fwalter Spanglerl, and credit is also due Dona Pomposo, wife of the Admiral flVlabel Boyerj and Miss Dorine Allison, the accompanist. ELEVEN