Lewistown High School - Lore Yearbook (Lewistown, PA)

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OR Senior Class History By JAMES BENFER, President of Class of 1937 Calling Class of '37! Eagerly our troops--200 strong-listened for those words. They meant so much to us because we knew that we were entering a new adventure, that we were going to match our skills and our abilities with the high standards set for us by the foregoing classes. We knew that for one complete term we were to have new leaders, new comrades, new materials, and the high inspir- ing hopes of others. Realizing that we needed four of our own comrades to guide and direct us we immediately elected as President, James Benferg as Vice-President, Jean O'Brieng as Secretary, Harriet Moist, and as Treasurer, Betty Nace. Our intense enthusiasm soon gained recognition for us by the other classes. We entered the various school activities such as dramatics, student council, sports, band, orchestra, oratorical contests, journalism class, Tri-Hi-Y Club, Hi-Y Club, glee club, and the athletic association. After due consideration, we finally selected our colors-Royal Blue and White. It seemed only a short time to us when the first term ended and we were to be given a few brief months in which to have a change of activity and to become refreshed both in mind and body. Calling Class of '37! Once more we heard this call, and we again responded with our troops- 200 strong. Now as we entered our second term we were a little more mature, but nevertheless we still had that same dauntless spirit of enthusiasm. We set our hearts and souls to one great aim and that was to uphold and even surpass the high standards of our predecessors. Again we needed leaders for this second phase of our life, and we chose for our President, James Benferg for our Vice-President, Jean O'Brieng for our Secretary, Jane Phenicieg and for our Treasurer, Paul Zeiders. Splendid results were obtained as each day passed, with representatives of our class participating in every activity of the school. At the close of the second phase, many preparations had to be made for the activities that were coming which included the junior prom, class night, and the baccalaureate service. A fine spirit of cooperation possessed our class and we gave the honorable Seniors one of the best junior proms ever put on before in the history of high school. With that same mode of perfec- tion our class night will stand as one that will always be remembered and that is endeared to the members of this class. After the baccalaureate service was rendered, we were given a leave of absence for three months vacation. Calling Class of '37! For the third and last time we heard this call and-oh! we shall never forget it-a wonderful beginning for this memorable occasion of our last term. Looking over our ranks we found, much to our regret, however, that we had lost quite a few of our dear comrades. But with a grim determination and that same unyielding enthusiasm, we answered this call with our troops -178 strong. Beginning the last part of our school life that we shall never, never forget, we chose as our final leaders, President, James Benferg Vice- President, Jane Phenicieg Secretary, Betty Fulton, Treasurer, Paul Zeiders. Now it is up to us to set the pace, to set high standards, to keep up the morale of our troops. Thus, we began our activities with everyone of us having the Tarcnty-tivo

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---Q.--an SENIOR CLASS Slaves-in-Chains 1 9 3 Louise Schilling, Joseph Hamilton, Jean Snook, Louise Smiley, and Mildred Rocco. Roman Populace Gladys Lucas, Eleanor Knepp, Betty Nace, Evelyn Brandt, Ruth Benn, Louise Fletcher, Evelyn Shilling Miriam Price, Geraldine Smith, Howard McCoy, Kenneth Bailey, Ray Orme, Edgar Levin, Donald Wolfkiel, Donald Berkheimer, James Snook, and Virgil Wyatt. Roman Vamps Cecelia Goss, Marjorie Snyder, Mary Coleman, Evelyn McClellan, Betty Gress, Dorothy Henry, Helen Mellinger, Kathryn Stephens, and Marian Smoker. Stenographers and Clerks Josephine Watson, William Truscott, Betty Rook, Robert Nein, Samuel Getz, Helen Graffius. Merle Mort, Mary Geible, John Blewett, Amelia Straley, Roy McCardle, and Kathleen Harshbarger. Gladiators Russell Craig, Eugene Craig, Robert Nein, Albert Berrier, Ellsworth Hummel, and Robert Keith. Sweethearts Mildred Landis, Louise Smiley, Mildred Rocco, Mildred Shimp, Esther Johnston- baugh, Elmira Sassaman, Pauline Peters, Betty Kearns, Gertrude Swalwell, and Louise Fletcher. Fearless Firemen Dorothy King, Elizabeth Miller, Betty Murray, Freda Beal, Cecelia Goss, Jean Ort, Josephine Freed, Eleanor Pyle. SENIORS Twenty-one

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Senior Class History 'Q' President ,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,,.,, ,,,,,,,, J ames Benfer Vice President ,,,,, ,,,,,,, Jane Pheniftie Secretary ,7,,7,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,7 B etty Fulton Treasurer ..,...,.,., ,,,, ,,..., P a ul Zeiders sincere aim to do his best, to make his Senior year the climax of a happy journey. Many things had to be accomplished, our rings were selected, our pictures were taken, the Lore Staff was selected which had as its editor-in- chief, Robert Kennedyg as assistant editor-in-chief, Jean Snookg as business manager, Robert Seibert. Following these activities we came to our Class Play, Chain Lightning, with Chester H. Brooks as our director. Never before in history did we find such a splendid response from our classmates. So with our usual mode of perfection, we completed what is known as one of the best, if not the best, show ever staged in high school. Our comrades and our leaders are all sorry to see this term close, because as we look back through the years we will always remember the outstanding activities we accomplished, the many unforgettable experiences we have had with our under classmen, the hard work we did, mixed with happy moments, and the many true and lasting friendships we have made with our comrades. We can't help feeling that we have done our best in upholding the standards of our school, and as we soon shall be departing, each member of our Class of '37 carries in his heart the deep and sincere desire for the truest success of our dear Alma Mater. Tlrwzfjl-ll:1'1'P 93 l.l...4