Ligonier Valley High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Ligonier, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1936 volume:

, 2' i J.. -,Mg-. pc- Aw- --f A- P., fugfq-wi -1427152.22 3311914:Hqs..:..-:az-.s.1n:'f.-'1':4:v2:f-'Crew'vi:f1r:L?:-rf!-aw.,rg:::.f1sg4.1y 01:32 .ca-'1::r1:f:.-1.-::f:zxrqnggv,1 'warez'-'f3....f'-7 -11:5 '5, :QQ .'-ffifi' , ,,:?Z1:3i5l'5 a:'7'igT--,r . . . . . , . ., ., ., . V, . ,.... . ..,.,.,,.-..,.,,-5..,..f,., . 71.3 5 .5 ,Qin ,,1::,:5A .,gg,.:,'-1,',-5231-7:.fi ,kg J 1, I , , I .1 THE MOUNTAINEER 1936 fa- LIGOMER -la- uumnm 5I'DW M 9 W.m.,? 9 eb th' f, mum Y V f ju + 'fs 'fs -'XJ QL ,Q 'Pfzmim gf? tiigugak .5855 ly .- Jjl' X xx ,- x X gr Pl. Compiled and Edited by FRANCES SI-IOUP, - - Editor-in-Chief LOUISE I-IEINTZELMAN, Associate Editor RICHARD SI-IIREY, - Business Manager TI-IE SCI-ICDCDL M32 EDITICDN ENERAVINB BY PONTIAC ENGRAVINE CD PRINTING BY LATRUBE PRINTING 81 PUB LISHINE COMPANY. PHDTDGRAPHY BY CRESCENT STUDIOS Q? UAE MCDUNTAI NEEVQ Which portrays school life at Ligonier l-llgh School located t a Ligonier Pennsylvania. C. C. Wylie DEDICATION To you, Mr. Wylie, in sincere apprecia- tion for your untiring efforts to guide and instruct us, the Class of 1936 grate- fully dedicates the School Life Edition of the Mountaineer. For your support of all academic en- deavors, for your friendly counsel, and for your intense interest in all school activities, we honor you. Your unlimited enthusiasm has at all times inspired us to better work in the classroom and to higher ideals in life. Your leadership has helped in directing Ligonier High School to new and higher standards of achievement. For these we respect you, not only as a supervising principal, but also as a friend. PROLOGUE In this, the eleventh volume of the Mountaineer, the members of the Staff wish to portray student activity, loyalty, and fellowship. We have endeavored to show the existence of true school spirit in the classroom, in student clubs, ath- letics, and social functions. As the con- cluding strains of a great violin concerto echo and re-echo, so may the pages of the School Life Edition of the Mountain- eer recall the memories of your student life at Ligonier High School. With the sincere hope that we may arouse your appreciation of modern edu- cational opportunities and the benefits and pleasures, derived from them, the Staff presents for your approval the 1936 Mountaineer. A Virtuoso CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS FEATURES ADVERTISEMENTS In appreciation for those who have supplied an attractive environment and course of study. Left to right: Treasurer, J. W. Hunter: Vice President, Wayne M. Cook: Presi- dent, J. H. Fry: Mrs. Maude C. Ewing, Dr. C. A. Hamill, non-member Secretary, Harry E. Dickey Qabsentj. Board of Education Directorship of Public Education in this twentieth century is surely one of the greatest opportunities for service to the cause of humanity any citizen may enjoy. One chosen by his fellow citizens to serve in such capacity must be able to look into the future wherein all dividends from this great enterprise must accrue. He should realize that the service he ren- ders will be measured by the generations to come just as surely as by those who would evaluate in terms of the present. Could any position of trust test more fully the wisdom and judgment of man? The growing interest in education is pre- senting itself to all communities, and in Ligonier, the school board is now en- gaged in providing excellent additional school facilities for those who are willing to use them. A challenge is being met by the directorate of our schools. When seeking words of counsel rela- ative to the advancement of educational opportunities for youth, none with great- er force than those of Thaddeus Stevens, as he pleaded for the salvation of our first system of public education, can be found. I trust that we shall take lofty ground- look beyond the narrow space that now circumscribes our v i s i 0 n-beyond the passing, fleeting point of time on which we stand and so labor that the blessing of education shall be conferred on every son of Pennsylvania-shall be carried home to the poorest child of the poorest inhabitant of the meanest hut of your mountains so that even he may be pre- pared to act well his part in this land of Freedom and lay on earth a broad and solid foundation for that enduring knowl- edge which goes on increasing through increasing eternity. THE SCQMCDQL Lllele ELDWCDN Page eight receive recognition For having completed SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL In his ofiice, Mr. Wylie is earnestly engaged in managing school affairs. Yet. he is seldom too occupied to listen to our plans or dificult problems. We never leave without having acquired new con- fidence in ourselves and the satisfaction that we have a sympathetic adviser in our Supervising Principal. ,, C. C. WYLIE Principai's Message to Seniors No matter how beautiful may have been the past, the challenge of the days ahead presents to enterprising, ambitious youth of today an opportunity for joys of adventure such as no other civilization was ever permitted to know. Be not disillusioned, however, as to the future. You dare not hope that it will be one free from discouragements and temptation. You will be called upon to aid in deciding the increasingly difficult problems which are challenging the progress of civilization. Since making mistakes is a characteristic of mankind, you will be in error many times, but we are hopeful that the influences which have touched you in your school life may have been such that a repetition of mistakes will be 1'endered negligible. Whatever your ambitions for the future may be, may they be clothed in the garments of honesty and noble purpose. That the life of each of you shall be a challenge to the best in future generations is my sincere wish. Seniors required work. oe we Moommlmigige Page Nine Mr. Benninghof-f, Miss Dickinson, Mrs. Urch, Miss Martin, Mr. McKeIvey, Miss Giles. M r. McCarthy. Members of the Faculiy Present Classics, grammar, composition, and modern literature are included in the English course of study. The Juniors and Seniors, guided by Mr. McKelvey, try to express their emotions in verse, after they have peiused English and American poetry, and memorize many passages of Shakespeare's Macbeth and Hamlet As a diversion from the study of sen- tence s t r u c t u r e, Miss Martin offers Ivanhoe and its project work to the Freshmen. The Sophomores analyze the classics- The Merchant of V e n i c e, Snowbound and A Tale of Two Cit- ies under the guidance of three teachers this year-Miss Giles, Miss Martin, and Mr. McCarthy. Miss Gross directs the Sophomores in their study of World History-a survey of economic, social, and political changes from Egyptian civilization to the pres- ent time. The junior American history students learn about the trials, achieve- ments, leaders, and development of their own nation in Miss Gross' classes. Juniors and Seniors, who have elected chemistry, are confronted and often per- plexed with diflicult formulas, equations, complicated problems, and notebooks. An odor of burning sulphur, coming from the laboratory, indicates the class's ex- periment and its results. Mr. Ross in- structs the young scientists in mixing chemicals, lighting bunsen burners, and setting up apparatus. Mr. Frank Kinsey did his practice teaching in chemistry the iirst semester. In biology, Mr. Benninghoff and Mr. McKelvey teach the Sophomores the grafting of branches and the properties of plants and animals. Miss Doris Riggs of Seton Hill College is doing student teaching in biology the second semester. Mr. Ross' General Science classes study mechanical devices and the location of the planets and stars. The problems of present day govern- ment are considered by Mr. Mathews and the Seniors in Problems of Democracy class. They analyze types of local, coun- ty, state, and national governments. Freshmen in Miss Musick's Civics classes learn how to become better citizens and how to choose vocations and avocations. Miss Giles develops talent, self-expres- sion, and appreciation for common things in the art students, who discover that figure drawing, designing, crafts and TME SCMCDQL M32 EDWQN Page Ten Miss Gross, Mr. Fink, Mr. Mathews, Miss Musick Mr. Kinsey, Miss Riggs, Mr. Seamans, Mr. Ross Inieresiing Class Work pottery-making, and sketching are fas- cinating subjects. This elective course is one of the most popular in school. Conjugations, declensions, and vocabu- laries are studied in Mrs, Urch's and Mr. Mathews' Latin classes. Ambitious Sophomores translate the adventures of Hercules and Caesar, while the third year students read Cicero's orations. Those Latin scholars, who desire a fourth year, study and scan Virgil. In first year French, Mr. Mathews teaches the Juniors to think and speak in a foreign languageg the class obtains an intimate knowledge of France and its customs through interesting project work. The Seniors continue their quest to Uparler francais with the accent of true Frenchmen in Miss Gross' French ll. Besides, they are interested in trans- lating French stories. Students, puzzling over graphs, equa- tions, and fractions, discover solutions to their problems in Miss Dickinson's first and second year algebra classes. The members of Mrs. Urch's plane geometry classes soon comprehend how to prove theorems and bisect lines and circles. An inevitable question in Miss Dickinson's trigonometry is, What's the purpose of studying logarithms? The Music Department offers excellent opportunities for those musically inclined. Instrumental instruction is provided freeg this arrangement offers students a chance to discover and develop their talents, 'is well as to provide appropriate music for assemblies. Mr, Fink directed the band and orchestra during the first semester, but resigned to become full time instruct- or in Southwest Greensburg schools. During the second semester, Mr. McCar- thy succeeded Mr. Fink and is continuing the development of outstanding musical organizations. Volley ball, hand ball, ping-pong, and mushball are provided twice a week for the various physical education groups. Reports and lectures comprise the pro- gram of weekly health classes. Although Miss Musick occasionally teaches folk- clancing to the girls, Mr. Benninghoff be- lieves in more strenuous exercises for the boys. Thursday afternoon, Mr. Seamans con- ducts an agriculture class for boys in- terested in farming. They study farm methods in the weekly two-hour class, and apply them in working out farm proj- ects at home. QF UAE MQUNTAI NEEVQ Page Eleven l Miss MARKER Eddie Works Early And Late From morning until night Mr. Martin, the dependable school janitor, is busy. When students' work is over, his begins. After fo.ur o'clock, equipped with broom, he travels from room to room, struggling through aisles of seats in search of dirt. During an extremely severe winter, he always kept the building comfortable. As an alumnus and former football star, we find in him a loyal friend. Secretary Performs Many Duties The constant ringing of the telephone, clicking of the typewriter, and answer- ing many questions of individuals who wish to see Mr. Wylie, give a picture of the busy, but happy life of the school secretary, Miss Marker. Absentee lists, dictations, club notices, and filing various records constitute her daily work. Students, salesmen, speakers, or school patrons, entering the oiiice, are greeted by a friendly word and a cheerful smile from Miss Marker. Besides serving as Mr. Wylie's private secretary, she is also a source of information for the entire school. Scarcely a minute passes that sc-mebody's problem is not demanding her attention. Miss Marker's desk is the Bureau of Lost and Found Articles for the entire high school. Her dependabil- ity and willingness to work hard aid in keeping the aEairs of the school running smoothly. NIR. MARTIN UAE SCMQCDI l H35 EVDWIQN Page Twelve Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, enjoy happy hours of comradeship. OFFICERS WALTER MORRIS President M ERLE BOSSART Vice President GLEN N TOSH Secretary LOUISE HEINTZELMAN Treasurer Presidents Message Four years ago, we, the present Senior Class of Ligonier High School, were en- rolled as Freshmen. Having completed the prescribed course in secondary edu- cation as set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we are about to receive our diplomas. Some of our classmates have so excelled in curricular activities that they have been awarded scholarships in institutions of higher learning. Oth- ers of our group will enter the business world. Many will apply their acquired knowledge in the agricultural field. Yet despite our varying careers we have all been' recipients of a common knowledge aside from the purely aca- demic education. Through our associa- tions with one another we have attained a facility in associating with our fellow- men. Extra-curricular activities have found their places in our daily routines. Fel- lowship with our instructors has taught us respect and admiration for far more competent direction than that of which we ourselves are capable. High school education has actually been the first major step in our life-work, for it has taught us how to systemize our lives. As our school days became crowd- ed, a process of cataloguing our daily schedules was necessary in order that we may distinguish the important from the insignificant. We have discovered that only through the judicious allotment of time do we achieve efficiency. Our regrets are numerousg our mis- takes, natural to all students, have often angered and humiliated us. Yet, we have undoubtedly profited through them. We have found ourselves lacking in per- severance. Our struggles have not been rewarded at all times by accomplishment. To our Alma Mater we offer a sincere pledge. We are resolved so to use the knowledge we have received that not shame, but honor will be its recompense. To the under-classmen we offer our hands. May success be theirs in the future en- deavors to further the spirit of fellow- ship in Ligonier High School. TI-IE SCIJCDCDL LIFE IQDITICDIXI Page Fourteen SENIORS RANCES ALEXANDER OHN AMENT ,RAYDON ANTHONY ESSIE BATES IILDRED BETZ IERLE BOSSART ICHARD BROWNFIELD OUCETTA CARNS i FRANCES ALEXANDER-Book Worm of the class . . , read Quo Vadis three times . . Little Women' ten times . . . follows Longfellow in her poetic endeav- ors . . . scurries here and there collecting articles for the New Fort. JOHN AMENT- Excellent impersonation of Mr. Deglau, the photographer, in senior chapel review . . rides to school with Lew Marker in his milk truck . . . Rich- ard Nicely's best pal . . . battles hard with difficult math problems. GRAYDON ANTHONY-Did somebody say an acrobat? . . . that's our cheerleader . . . he isn't triplets . . just in the play, The Perfect Getaway . . . secretary of Rifle Club - . . class humorist . . . sang in Mixed Chorus. JESSIE BATES-Comes from Darlington . . . enjoyed the privilege of riding to school with Mr. Fink . . , just can't think of French without her paper . . hates to recite . . . everybody's friend. MILDRED BETZ-Why the brush and palette? . . . she's a member of the art club . . . inseparable from Sarabel Luther . . had her paragraph selected by as- sistant editor of Scholastic as one with literary possibilities. MERLE BOSSART-All those sweet notes . . . the-y're coming from Merle, president and trumpeter of the Band and Orchestra . . . efficient class vice president for two consecutive years . . Coach's selection for most versatile football player. RICHARD BROWNFIELD-Some one run- ning with a first aid kit . . . that's the football manager . . . one of the feature editors for the 1935 Mountaineer . . . Bazaar fish pond promoter . . supplies the class with the joys of living. LOUCETTA CARNS-Walked to school in twenty below zero blizzards . . . likes to mix acids and gases and be surprised at the results . . . good natured . . belongs to the Girls' Fellowship Club. CDF UAE MQUNTAI NEER Page Fifteen JEAN CHRISNER- You look all right, Mr. Deglau's ready, advises the photograph editor af the Mountaineer . . . vice presi- dent of Cecilian Chorus . . . senior ad- viser to sophomore Culture Club . . . de- signed wall hanging for Mr. Wylie's office. HENRY COLEMAN-Each morning and evening he sta1'ts to Walk eight miles to and from school . . . comes from Cook Township . . . fell off the bleachers at the football game . . . likes to play ping- pong. BILL COPELAND-Has red hair . . . member of the debating team - . . bril- liant student in chemistry . r . collects stamps . . . sold one of his collections . . . one of the Seniors who belongs to the National Guard. HARRY COX-Member of the football squad . . A six feet, two inches tall . . . plays an accordian . . . favorite sports are swimming and ice-skating . . . drives a. Chevrolet with an airplane on the engine. SENIORS JEAN CHRISNER HENRY COLEMAN BILL COPELAND HARRY COX HELENE EGRY MAURICE FLACK ROV FRYE HUGH HAMILL HELENE ERGY - Attended McKeesport High School sophomore year . . . has had her poetry in Hungarian publications . . . entered the League of Nations Contest her junior year . . . member of Debate Club and of the Girls' Fellowship Club. MAURICE FLACK-Violinist in the orch- estra . . l an efficient stage manager . . member of the Brush and Palette Club . . . Mr. Martin'S assistant . . . sharpens skates as a hobby . . . hectographs ma- terial for the teachers. ROY FRYE-Drives a green Ford road- ster . . . member of Mixed Chorus . . . one of the handsome members of the class . . . works at the American Store - . . expects to have his own store some day. HUGH HAMILL-Half of the Mutt and Jeff pair . l . had his finger broken while playing football . . . member of the Rifle Club . . . enjoys outdoor sports . . . be- longs to Good Fellows' Club. THE SCHQQN l Ei UDITNCDN Page Sixteen JOHN HAMILL--Played the Freshman in senior chapel review of the school year . . . enjoys mastering trig problems . . his pugilistic tendency resulted in five black eyes in fcnir years . . inter- ested in stamp collections. CHESTER HAYS-The tall silent Senior whom the New Fort named Velocity . . . plays the piano by ear . . . enjoys corn roasts and square dances . . . we never find him loafing in study hall. LOUISE HEINTZELMAN- Leading lady in plays . . . hand tennis champion . . . one senior who read' Ludwig's Napoleon . . author of plays for assemblies . . . Assistant Business Manager of 1935 annual . . . Associate Editor of 1936 Mountaineer. MABEL ISCRUPE-Is not afraid of diffi- cult jobs . . . served as general chairman of Senior Bazaar . . . belongs to Cecilian Chorus and Girls' Fellowship Club . . . many others girls envy her-her curly red hair. ARCHIE JOHNSON-Won't be rushed. . . enjoys heated arguments . . . his noon hour is divided between eating lunch and de- livering orders for the Cash Meat Market . . . belonged to agriculture class last year. DOROTHY JOHNSON-Enrolled in Cecil- ian Chorus and Art Club . . . handled tickets for Bazaar . . . her neighbor's little girl likes to come to school with her . . . Mabel Iscrupe and she have interests in common. JEAN KEFFER-Delights in teasing Ruth Kelso and Bertha Savage . . . talented worker in crafts . . . planned programs for Art Club meetings . . . entered gift box with cut-paper design in Craft section of Scholastic Contest. RUTH KELSO- Won the Mountaineer Poster Contest two successive years . , . her block prints have added to the attrac- tive appearance of the New Fort . . . her curly head is often bent down to suppress a giggle. SENIORS JOHN HAMILL CHESTER HAYS LOUISE HEINTZELMAN MABEL ISCRUPE ARCHIE JOHNSON DOROTHY JOHNSON JEAN KEFFER RUTH KELSO QF THE MCDUNTA! NES? Page Seventeen GALEN LEONARD- Would rather ice- skate in Ligcfnier than' Waterford . . . enjoys fishing and hunting . . . is Assist- ant Editor of the New Fort . . . his great- est desire is to attendnforestry school next year. SARABEL LUTHER-Mildred Betz's good friend . . . must have Roman blood in her veins as she has studied Latin four years . . has blond hair and blue eyes . . her favorite hobby is day-dreaming. CHARLOTTE McI..EAN-Recently moved from Laughlintown to Ligonier . . . fell into the Wishing Well . . . made a lovely Irish fairy with her dark hair and blue eyes . . . a poet . . . president of Girls' Fellowship Club. RICHARD MENOHER-Has a keen eye for pool . . . tried to memorize Hamlet in geometry class . . has curly hair . . will be a future barber from experience gained in his father's shop. ROY MEYERS-Has the reputation of be- ing the best dancer in school . . . design- ed the athletic division page in the 1936 Mountaineer . . faithful adviser to soph- omore Culture Club . . . a varsity football man. WESLEY MICKEY-Never fails to be present when there is an argument . . . has many wild theories . . . Santa Claus at the senior Christmas party . . . enjoys playing 500 . . . can't stay awake in class. WALTER MORRIS-Has been a capable Class President for two consecutive years . . . attended Ebensburg High School his freshman and sophomore years . . . gifted in dramatics and public-speaking . . . a great upholder of G. C, Murphy Company. BOYD MUIR-The class RubinofE . . . frequently gets stuck in the snow and mud on his way to school . . . represented the agricultural class at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show at Harrisburg this year. SENIORS ROY MEYERS BOYD MUIR TM! SCIJQCDL LVM: LD! WGN Page Eighteen GALEN LEONARD SARABEL LUTHER CHARLOTTE MCLEAN RICHARD MENOHER WESLEY MICKEY WALTER MORRIS SENIORS MARIAN NANASSY RICHARD NICELY ROBERT NICELY FERN PATTERSON BETTY PEOPLES OLGA PONS EDNA REHM TURNEY ROSS MARIAN NANASSY- Wants to study abroad . . types for the Mountaineer Staff . . favorite hang-out is the library . . . can't stay away from hand- ball in physical training class . . . belongs to Girls' Fellowship Club. RICHARD NICELY--Never misses school, although he has to walk several miles . . . reported the majority of the football games for the New Fort . . . is quiet, courteous, dependable, and a good student. ROBERT NICELY--Returned to Ligonier to graduate after having attended Saga- more High School for two years . . wears a green turtle-neck sweater . . . member of Senior Bazaar Committee . . enjoys square dances. FERN PATTERSON-Went to Annapolis dances . . . chairman of the Taxi-Dance . . . attended Latrobe High School two years . . . named her police dog Sparkle and her black cat Toots . . . adopted famous Hepburn bangs. BETTY PEOPLES-Has charge of candy counter . . is always in a hurry . 4 . President of the Brush aind Palette Club . . . Publicity Chairman for the Bazaar . . runs errands for several teachers. OLGA PONS-Is always discussing the latest books in the library . . . hostess at her father's restaurant . . . one of those Three Girls in dance revue last year . . . lnteristed in Girls' Fellowship Club. EDNA REHM-Drives a brown Ford be- tween Waterford and Ligonier . . . a con- sistent student . . is constantly with Dorothy Wallace and Margaret Zimmerman , . . won a prize at cooking school last year. TURNEY ROSS-Played bass drum in the band his junior year . . . drives a Model T Ford . . . combs his hair back as slick as possible . . . likes to read western stories . . . studied agriculture last year. CDF Tl-IE MQUNTAI NBER Page Nineteen BERTHA SAVAGE- Won't be separated from Ruth Kelso . . . was chairman of re- freshment committee for Art Club's Treas- ure Hunt . - . enjoyed square-dancing at Senior Bazaar A . . belongs to Girls' Fel- lowship Club. JANE SHAFFER-Affirmative speaker on debating team last year . . . made puppets for Hamlet project . . . 'neat in appear- ance . . . helped arrange decorations for banqnet before 1935 Prom . . . Senior Editor of the Mountaineer. RICHARD SHIREY-Business Manager of the yearbook . . . played varsity football four years and is an expert marksman . . . outside of school he is interested in hunt- ing, fishing and his various jobs. FRANCES SHOUP-Editor-in-Chief of the Mountaineer . . - a handball enthusiast . . . usually seen in her black Plymouth and visits'Lat1'0be frequently . . . adviser to sophomore Culture Club . . . a profici- ent pianist and organist. SENIORS BERTHA SAVAGE JANE SHAFFER RICHARD SHIREY FRANCES SHOUP RUTHE SMITH FAYE THOMAS CONSTANTINE TIBEI GLENN TOSH RUTHE SMITH-The snappy brown-eyed gypsy fortuine teller at the Senior Bazaar . . . first Editor-in-Chief of the New Fort . . . President of Cecilian Chorus and a member of the trio. FAYE THOMAS- Gracie Allen of the senior class . . has definite ideas on everything - . . weighs all the way to eighty-five pounds . . . interested in art and active in Girls' Fellowship Club. CONSTANTINE TIBERI- Originator of the famous Duck Drawer in the art room . . . had his leg broken in the Mt, Pleas- aut game . . . interested in boxing, Tosh, and Wilpen . . . member of National Guard. GLENN TOSH--Circulation Manager for the New Fort . . . Senior Class Secretary, Rifle Club Treasurer, and hall patrolman . . drives a truck for his father and works at Idlewild in the summer. Tl-LE SCMQCDL UMC EDU NGN Page Twenty Mill . . . interes JACK TOSH-Captain of the football team . . . President of Young Fellows' Club . . . takes Constantine Tiberi joy-riding at noon . . . Athletic Editor of the year- book . . . talented in dramatics. MARY LOUISE TOSH- Decided before Christmas that she preferred working to school . . . was the only Senior from Oak Grove . . . is always happy-go-lucky . . . school Secretary's good friend. DOROTHY WALLACE-Member of the Girls' Fellowship Club . . . occasionally giggles out loud in English class but is afraid to recite in French . . . is one of the Waterford trio. CLARENCE WEIMER- A good checker player . .' . everybody knows Spike from Laughlintown . . . showed himself a small, but spunky player in one football game . . . professional gun carrier and caddy at Rolling Rock. FRANK BAUM- Comes ROBERT WELTY-A share-holder in Lig- onier's first Riding Academy - . . belongs to Rifle Club . . . girls covet his curly hair . . . jolly Santa Claus in Class of '36's sophomore party. SARAH WINELAND-An active member of the Brush and Palette Club . . . likes typ- ing and wants to be a stenographer . . . Faye Thomas' shadow . . . enjoys read- ing long biographies . . . earnest student of government. THOMAS WUCHINA- Dependable stage- manager . . . leads a double life, milkman in the morning and newsboy in the even- ing . . . invited to the football banquet because he was champion ticket-seller at the games. MARGARET ZIMMERMAN- The third member of the Waterford trio . . . is known by her strange nickname Dude . . . plays on the Oak Grove mushball team . . . brings Miss Marker's ice cream at noon. from Weaver's ted in ping-pong and agri- SENIORS JACK TOSH MARY LOUISE TOSH DOROTHY WALLACE CLARENCE WEIMER ROBERT WELTY ARAH WINELAND THOMAS WUCHINA MARGARET ZIMMERMAN culture . . . is always seen With Henry Coleman . . has gained first hand knowl- edge of court procedure, as an actual wit- ness. Gli TM! MCDUNTAI NEEVQ Page Twenty-one Class of 1936 Walter Morris: Good afternoon. We are sending across the ether a description of the reunion of the class of 1936. This tenth reunion has brought classmates from all parts of the world to dream of days gone by and renew high school ac- quaintances. Our time on the air is lim- ited as we now give you, friends, a de- scription of the festivities. Betty Peo- ples and Helene Egry, famous editors of Better Literature and Poetry, have just arrived from England where their main oifices are located. Hello, Bob, can you tell us some news? Robert Welty: Sure, Walter. I see Ruth Kelso and Roy Meyers in the crowd. They painted an individual portrait of each class member and the pictures are on exhibit here. Graydon Anth0ny's Maga- sin de Paris is well represented as I see Graydon and Louise Heintzelman, his well known mercantile buyer, playing tennis with Harry Cox and Jean Chrisner. Jean is a physical tra-ning teacher at Ligonier High and Hairy owns the Cox Stores Company. This class certainly favors athletics as I see numerous games in progress. I'll have to leave now since some of my friends are calling for me to do some trick riding. I'll be seeing you. Walter Morris: Our Bob is a successful business man. He holds 80 per cent of the stock of the Welty Riding Academy, Inc. Speaking of athletics reminds me that two '36 graduates are now football coaches. Jack Tosh, who was captain of the '35 team, is coach at Princeton. Rich- ard Shirey, an outstanding player of the '34 and '35 teams, has cnarge of the Southern California squad. The boys are arguing the prowess of Eastern and Western football, while Clarence Weimer, Laughlintown realty dealer, is listening. Here comes Louise Heintzelman. Say a few words, Louise. Broadcasts Louise Heintzelmarl: Certainly. Olga Pons, who owns a chain of restaurants, gave the class reunion luncheon. There wasn't anything left when the class of '36 finished. John Ament and Chester Hays, who own most of the farms in Ligonier Valley, are obtaining some valuable farm information from Turney Ross, state agricultural expert. Wesley Mickey, United States Senator from Pennsyl- vania, is handing out statements of his political views. He just now gave Fran- ces Alexander, poetess and dude rancher, some of his propaganda. I must leave now. Good-bye Walter. Walter Morris: Merle Bossart, conductor of the Ligonier Philharmonic orchestra, is now playing some scores from Baum's Haunted, Frank Baum wrote his opera last year and it became famous im- mediately. Boyd Muir, first violinist in the orchestra, will soon play the solo part of The Ghost Creeps, by Baum. Roy Frye's orchestra will play for the danc- ing after the Philharmonic Orchestra has Hnished. Fern Patterson and Roy are the featured vocalists of the orchestra. No doubt you have all heard the famous name of Tiberi. Constantine is head of the Tiberi Barber's Supply Company. What a coincidence! Constantine is headed toward me now. I know you want to speak to the folks, Constantine. Constantine Tiberi: I intended to give my old classmates a thrill this afternoon, but my plans didn't work out so well. I had my pilot, Richard Nicely, bring me to Ligonier from New York this morning. I intended to enter your midst by para- chute, but . . . as you have noticed, I didn't. I jumped from the plane and my parachute opened, but the wind carried me to the business section of town. Im- agine my surprise when I landed on top of the only skyscraper in sight. I stayed IME SCMCDQL Lil-E l:DlllQN Page Twenty-two Its Tenth Reunion there a couple of hours and then a sten- ographer, who happened to be Marian Nanassy, heard my yelling, and well . . . here I am now, in person. Walter Morris: Evidently you are here. By the way, that skyscraper you landed on belongs to Frances Shoup who owns the Shoup Publishing Companyg her headquarters are in the building. All the better books bear the Shoup Publishing Certificate. Glenn Tosh is Frances' busi- ness manager and how he make business hum! Ruth Smith is editor-in-chief and Galen Leonard is associate editor of the daily paper, Ligonier Courier, owned by Richard Brownfield. The famous scientist, Bill Copeland and Sarabel Luth- er, hostess on a transport plane, are here today. Wesley Mickey: Hi, Walter, I'm going to use a little of your time. As the radio audience already knows, I am a candidate for oflice of Junior Senator from Penn- sylvania. My platform is: shorter work- ing hours, better and clearer bills intro- duced in the Senate, and small town boosting. The Senatorial procedure is very complicated, but I will now tell you a few important things to remember if you, Mr. or Mrs. General Public, were to become a senator. The first is . . . Walter Morris: Pardon me, Wesley, but our time on the air is very short and you will have to speak over the radio some- time again. Sarah Wineland and Louoetta Carns, both teachers, are playing hand- ball with Mabel Iscrupe and Dorothy Johnson. who are nurses. Sarah is teach- ing English at Latrobe and Loucetta, chemistry at Greensburg. Dorothy and Mabel are doing private nursing around town and in the local hospital. I see Jane Shaffer talking to Jean Chrisner. Jane is the famous mathematician, advancing Einstein's theories. Here comes Jean Keffer and Jessie Bates. Will you girls please give us some news? Jessie Bates: Dorothy Wallace is my stenographer. I am Recorder of Deeds for Westmoreland C ou nty. Richard Menoher owns a barber shop here in town. Bertha Savage is the featured star in Hollywood's new picture Keeping Company. Jean Keffer is the first wom- an dental hygienist Ligonier has ever had. Edna Rehm is the private secretary of John Hamill, well known business man. Mildred Betz, following in her father's footsteps, is a mail carrier. She is one of the prominent women air mail pilots of the American Line. Jean Kejer: The play, Candle Light by Day, will be presented to the members of the class of '36 in a few minutes. The cast includes Charlotte McLean, Henry Coleman, and Robert Nicely from the class of '36, The sound effects and stage management are in charge of Maurice Flack and Thomas Wuchina. Faye Thomas, who wrote the play, also writes the script for radio presentations by the group. This troupe, managed by Archie Johnson, has been very successful on Broadway and may be heard over the radio. The sponsor is Margaret Beauty Preparations, k n o w n throughout the world. Margaret Zimmerman is the founder of the 'Margaret Shops and Products. Walter Morris: The time has come when we must part. Listen in next year to the reunion of the class of '36. Some- thing exciting is always bound to happen. It's too bad that Constantine's parachute jump didn't turn out as expected, but he might do almost anything next year. Station LHS, operating on a frequency of thirty-six kilocycles by authority of the Federal Communications Commission, is owned and operated by Hugh Hamill. My employer, Hugh, is leaving an excit- ing baseball game to attend the perform- ance of Candle Light by Day, so I'll have to leave, too. Your announcer has been Walter Morris. This is the Penn- sylvania Broadcasting System, signing off. CDF IME MQUNTAI NQQQ Page Twenty-three On to Washington As a fitting climax to four years' fel- lowship in L. H. S., the Seniors will travel by bus to Washington, D. C., where they expect to spend three or four days sight-seeing. The Class of 1936 is the second group of graduates to enjoy a trip to our national capitol. What student has not dreamed of viewing, at least once, the new Supreme Court Building, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Washington Monument, Mount Vernon, and Congress in session? During the present school year, the Seniors have sponsored numerous proj- ects in order to reach their goal of S600 to defray the expenses of the trip to Washington. At the beginning of the term, the fund was started with the S65 profit from the 1935 Jr.-Sr. Prom. In addition, each Senior agreed to pay week- ly dues of five cents which would amount to 31.50 per student for the year. In October, Old Home Week presented opportunities for money-making schemes which the Seniors did not fail to utilize. The girls held a bake sale on the Dia- mond, Tuesday, while some of the more ambitious boys, not to be surpassed in initiative by the girls, erected a refresh- ment stand at the Athletic Field where they sold hot dogs and ice cream. At both of these places of business the class treasurer, Louise Heintzelman, acted as cashier, making change for harassed clerks. Mr. Wylie aided the Seniors in arrang- ing for a series of benefit assembly pro- grams including an illustrated lecture on Egyptian history, a magician, various musical entertainments, and an excellent marionette show. General Chairman Mabel Iscrupe and her capable committees planned a Bazaar for the non-superstitious on Friday, March 13. Among the main at- tractions was Richard Brownfield's fish- pond. The Se n i or s contributed ar- ticles they no longer needed for the fish- pond and for prizes at the penny bingo, managed by Richard Shirey and Constan- tine Tiberi. A tour through the photo- graph gallery, conducted by Betty Peo- ples, permitted one to see baby pictures of teachers and students. Harry Cox summoned the crowd to the Ring-a-lolly- pop Gallery, directed by Jack Tosh. Dancing and movies proved very pop- ular. Fern Patterson seoured girls for the gallants at five cents a dance in the Taxi-Dancing ballroom. Square dancing on the stage was the most popular ren- dezvous, Robert Nicely had secured good fiddlers and a tireless figure-caller. Rob- ert Welty, who operated the moving pic- ture machine, drew laughter from picture fans when the screen showed horses run- ning backwards and streams iiowing up hill. Who would have thought that part of the basement could be transformed into a delightful Irish tea room with soft lights, subdued voices, good food, and sweet mu- sic? The hostesses were Jean Chrisner and Frances Shoup, while Jane Shaffer presided over the Swait Shop. The cli- max of the evening was an old-fashioned cake walk in which Dorothy Roddy and Robert Nicely won the cake. Hugh Hamill, stationed outside the door to Room 3, had a difiicult time con- trolling the long line of impatient people who waited to have their palms read. The fortune teller, Madame Liaia, with her black cat, held court in a room filled with a mystic odor of Oriental incense. Everyone felt the spell of her exotic pow- er as bright eyes and broken English warned them to beware of their unlucky days. To aid the Seniors, the Faculty present- ed their second annual play, The Lady of Letters, April 2 and 3. The individual expense to be born by the Seniors will be determined after the class play Oh, Pro- fessor has been presented May 8. TME SCHQCDL LIFE EDITIQN Page Twenty-four A Senior Graduates With Class of 1886 Yes mother, I'll be down in a minute. l can't seem to get this hat pin in right but-there! My, isn't this hat beauti- ful? All these gorgeous feathers and ribbons and everything! Mother must have paid at least one dollar for it. Why, Susie Smith had--oh, dear, there's father with the buggy now! Yes, moth- er, I hear him. I'm coming! This rouge I put on makes me look rather queer but --1 wonder-oh well, I haven't time to wo: ry about that now. Well, mother, how do I look? Am I worthy of being a graduate of Ligonier High School? Yes, ma'm, my face is clean. Oh, she's noticed that rouge. Well-er-a, that is--oh, there's father calling now. Here, give me the key and I'll put it over the door. Father, can't we go just a little faster? Nellie's supposed to be the fastest horse around here and I'd hate to have them start without me because-mother, don't stare at me so hard! My face is clean and I feel quite all right and I don't have a fever. Well, here we are! Get out that side mother and tell me if there is any mud there. Look at the people going into the building, father, and there's Mr. Peters, motioning to you. Oh, hello Mary. Yes, it is real pretty but mine is just a little prettler, don't you think? Why it cer- tainly is! Mary Jones! Mother, did you hear what she said? No, I guess it doesn't matter so much when I know mine is prettier. The students are supposed to go into this side room, mother, so you and father go on in. Fare thee well! Come on, Bella Mae, and we'll take a peek to see how many are here. We don't have time? Oh, I didn't know that Mrs. Brown had played the prelude. We better get in line. Let's see-Johnny, Mary, and I on this side and Susie, Bella Mae, and Norman on the other. Yes, that's right. Listen, there's Rock of Ages. Oh dear, my heart's pounding terribly, but open the door Johnny and we'll go in. These ferns are awfully pretty. I sup- pose they belong to Mrs. Davis because every year when there is graduation they borrow hers. It makes mother so jeal- ous. Be-l-l-a Ps-s-s-s-sttt. What page is America on? Page ninety-three? Thank you. My country 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing, Land where my fathers diedin I wonder where Reverend Adams is? He's supposed to offer the prayer but he doesn't seem-oh, here he comes up the steps now. How nice he looks in those blue trousers and gray, long-tailed coat! Tee- hee-hee, he always clears his throat and then throws his head 'way back. Tee-hee. There goes Norman to deliver his ad- dress. He doesn't seem the least bit nervous. Heavens, I would be! What's the matter? What's holding up the programme ? Gosh. everyone's looking at me! Mother looks actually green! Oh, why did I put that old rouge on ?-- What? It's my turn? Oh, tee-hee-hee Johnny hand me my violin. I forgot that I came next. Screee-e-e-e-e-e, we-e-e-e-e-e e-e-e, eeeeeeeee, screeeeeeech. Yes, mother, it's all over and you are now surveying a graduate of Ligonier High School! Go and get Nellie, father, and we'll get started home because it looks as though it might rain. QF Tl-UE MQUNTAI NEEVQ Page Twenty-five Most Popular Boy Most Popular Girl Most Athletic WALTER MORRIS LOUISE HEINTZELMAN JACK TOSH Did Most for Class Most Versatile Nlost Studious FRANCES SHOUP JEAN CHRISNER HELENE EGRY Most Likely to Succeed Class Artist Class Wit MERLE BOSSART RUTH KELSO GRAYDON ANTHONY UAE SCMCDCDL Lllill EDWQN T H E C L A S S JANE EVANS P ld t 0 VIRGINIA DICKEY V P d t HAROLD LYNN S 12 y F ANNE FITCHKO T 1 9 3 7 CDF TM! MQUNTA! NEEIQ Left to right, first row: McLaughlin, R. Luther, Keffer, Tiberi, Wineland, Wol- ford, West, Robinson. Second row: Kodrich, Weimer, Price, Smetanka, Kvochko, Queer. Third row: Lynn, Penberthy, Miller, lVlcClune, Shadron, Kastner, R. Luther. Fourth row: Ziders, Snodgrass, M. Nicely, H. Nicely, J. Nicely, Leichlifer, McKlveen. THE CLASS GF 1937 Left to right, first row: Fitchko, Dickey, Buell, A. M. Frye, Burkholder, Fitch, Glessner, Fiscus. Second row: Eicher, E. Ankney, James, Andreychaok, J. Fry, Brant, Campbell, Hofelt, lscrupe, Clifford. Third row: Ferry, Bridge, D. Ankney H09-Hn, G- Jenkins, Carnes. Cramer, Clawson, L. Jenkins. Fourth row: Crawford Donovan, Horner, Darr, Griffith. v THE SG-4053! l ILM Pl Eli DN Juniors Active In All School Affairs In pursuit of more education and fel- lowship, sixty Juniors once more crossed the threshold of Ligonier High School. For two years as underclassmen they had been inuring themselves to subject mat- ter, teachers, and activities. In Septem- ber, 1935, with the sophisticated mien of upper-classmen, they returned to school and were directed to Rooms 2 and 3, where Mrs. Urch and Miss Dickinson would be their advisers. Early in the term the Class of 1937 elected their officersg in this election they showed good judgment. Two Juniors, Virginia Dickey and Harold Lynn, who had served the class faithfully as soph- omore executives, were elected. Jane Evans. the literary prodigy of the class, and Anne Fitchko, a talented artist, were chosen to fill the other two offices. The new president called the first class meeting for the purpose of discussing and ordering class rings. Rings! how musical the word soundedg the long-await- ed insignia of J.uniorism was soon to be theirs. Clyde Eicher already pictured his best girl wearing his ring. The Juniors were not too busily en- gaged in the preparation of assignments that they couldn't find time to make ex- cellent projects outside of classes. Wil- bert Darr's knight, made of tin, was a fine contribution to the study of Idylls of the King. Of the many excellent French projects, Don Brant's replica of the Normandie was outstanding, and the drawings to show the development of America on display in Room 1 expressed the creative ability of Miss Gross' his- tory class. Dramatic ability made our assembly programs entertaining. Recall how vic- ious James Fry looked in his role of vil- lain. And remember the tall, handsome hero, Robert McClune. How many fem- inine hearts were set a fl-utter when he opened wide his heart! Students and teachers alike appreciated the Christmas gifts from Santa, so nobly portrayed by Jack Carnes. And who will ever forget the colored folks-junior girls-in their minstrel show? The Juniors in alphabetically assigned assembly seats, engaged in different pur- suits. Eva Wineland and William Queer hastily jotced down notes about the per- formance for the New Fort. Near them George Jenkins yawned lazily. He was glad he didnt have to report on anything. 'faking notes must be annoying when pro- grams are staged primarily for entertain- ment. Mentally, he was wondering when the new football captain, Harold Lynn, would schedule spring training. Among many other exhibitions, the Brush and Palette Club staged a puppet show for the grade children. That was an afternoon to be remembered! It was interesting to discover that Jane Evans and Anne Fitchko could change their voices in at least ten different ways as they enacted the speaking parts of the puppets. The recreations in the basement at- tracted many Juniors. In the Rifle Club, Bill Hegan was one of the best marks- men. In a room adjoining that of the Rifle Club range, Agnes Campbell, Reba James, Dorothy Fiscus, and Betty Hofelt, not in the least perturbed by the deafen- ing sound of shots, calmly played ping- pong. The Juniors attended all the school social affairs. They were well represent- ed at the Bowery Ball and the Leap Year Dance. However, they were responsible for the most important dance of the year -the Junior-Senior Prom. From the girls' animated discussions in the weeks before the affair, drifted such phrases as a pale blue taifeta, no ruflles, and sil- ver sandals, though I wanted flats. The boys, too, talked about the Prom, al- though their remarks invariably turned to the banquet preceding it. And, as there were wide differences in the activities of individual Juniors, the Class of 1937 may well be proud of its contributions to school life. QF IME MCDUNTAV NEER Page Twenty-nine Juniors Begin Life SCENE I. Room 2 is deserted except for the jan- itor's assistant, Miles Buell, who comes in to check the temperature. At 8:05 Mrs. Urch unlocks the door and sits down at the desk to look over the geometry assignments and to select difficult orig- inals for Betty McLaughlin and John Smetanka. At 8:15 Agnes Campbell enters with Dorothy Fiscus at her heels. As usual Mildred Buell, Genetta Wolford, Agnes, and Dorothy are the first to begin study- ing. Agnes, true to form, unleashes a tirade of chatter, while Mildred continues her work but smiles politely. Itls about 8:30 when James Fry saunt- ers into the room, only to be reminded that he is still wearing his hat. After he has deposited the latter in the hall, he sits down to wait impatiently for the ar- rival of Anne Fitchko or Jack Carnes. Then on the slightest provocation he be- gins the monotony of romancing or de- bating. At about 8:40 Don Brant, Clyde Eich- er,- Cupid to us-Bill Hegan, and Wib Darr come trooping in. This quar- tet is a constant cause of distress to Mrs. Urch, who does not appreciate their ab- sent mindedness and isn't satisfied until they arrive safely in their assigned seats. Eight forty-two brings Jane Evans and Mildred Frye, dashing noisily into the room. Oh, we're not late today. Yes, indeed, this is a coincidence, girlsg but what is that commotion out in the hall? The entire Junior Class does receive a jolt. It's Harold Lynn-and on time! At 8:45 Jack Carnes and James Fry de- clare a temporary truce until after lunch when they will again resume hostilities. After devotionals the whole class with Early In Home Room feverish haste sets to work on history outlines or geometry theorems in almost futile hope that they may finish before the class bell rings. Eight fifty-five, pu- pils with perplexed thoughts rush here and there to their respective classes. SCENE II. At 11:50 evelybody charges into the hall. Juniors comment on Mr. McKelvey's lecture concerning criminology. Our in- structor believes that any Junior who de- nied his lack of application to Browning, Tennyson, or Coleridge and got away with it may readily take the shortened road to crime. Virginia Dickey, pertly agreeing with Mr. McKelvey, states that he may readily be recognized as an au- thority. James Fry, overhearing this remark, hurriedly presents a different phase of the subject, one contrary to our Mentor's views. As soon as Jack Carnes chirps in his agreement, James transfers to Vir- ginia's side to uphold stoutly our English Preceptor with the proclamation that Mr. McKelvey has experienced enough con- tacts With junior and senior classes of L. H. S. to warrant every statement he makes. The bell for dismissal rings at 11:55, a hungry mob rushes from the various home rooms. In the turmoil Don Clif- ford, the class midget, collides with Jack Donovan, our Irishman. On the rebound Don is caught by our miniature Goliath, George Ferry. Don thrives on the idea that size doesn't mean a thing, and comes up with his usual grin. While Donovan searches for his lunch, he again repeats his disbelief in the motto make haste slowly, as he sees all the choice seats in the boiler room taken by his speedier fellows. Twelve noon- silence reigns 5 everyone is eating. Tl-IE SQ-KDCDL UUE -EDWQN Page Thirty T H E C L A S S 0 HUGH MILES F MARY ELISE 1 9 3 8 MORRIS BUELL LOUISE CRAMEF! CHRISNER P d t P d t S t y CDF UAE MQUNTA! NEEVQ Page Thirty-one Sophomores Uphold Ligonier Standards The Class of 1938 chose scholarship, character, service, and leadership as their goals this year. They were Sophomores under the guidance of Miss Gross and Miss Martin. Schedules became more complicatedg characters in World History and biological specimens aroused their interest and sometimes disapproval. Not satisfied with academic work, many Soph- omores became interested in special school activities. Among their athletes who played foot- ball, Clifford Sargent developed into a sophomore starg he received recognition on the Class B All County team. How- ever, Dan Melville, Jack Wilt, and Bill Kenney were all valuable players. Rob- ert Hamill, who always enjoyed display- ing his targets after Rifle Club, ranked high among the expert marksmen. Many sophomore girls helped the Ce- cilian Chorus to present the impressive Christmas Vespers. Mabel Jean Leslie was the capable pianist, while Mary Louise Geeting sang in the trio. Ah, a discovery! The inseparable Graham twins may look alike, dress alike, and talk alikeg but they don't sing alike- Dora sings second soprano and Cartha, first soprano. Some student suggested that the singing Sophs and the members of the orchestra should organize a Soph- omore Symphony. They were proficient not only in music and athletics but also in art. Bud Berg- stom's drawings and Nevin Weller's book plates were often on display. Betty Burkholder enjoyed making German sil- ver bracelets for her favorite teachers, while Junetta Ferry painted an attrac- tive spring scene for the grade school building. Initiative was not lacking in this class, for the Class of 1938 organized the first Culture Club in Ligonier High School. Through the infiuence of Anne Loughran and Elise Chrisner, the club organized and become the rendezvous for many of the girls and a number of the boys. The sophomore represenatives on the New Fort Staff proved the fact that they were interested in newspaper reporting. Mr. McKelvey permitted their class hum- orist, James Holman, under the nom de plume -Campus Wit-to edit a column. Then, too, Roberta Mowry, Ruth Clopp, Dorothy Murphy, Stewart Dyer, and Miles Buell experienced the joys and sor- rows of news-gathering. The rivalry between Rooms 5 and 6 was especially noticeable during the Mountaineer subscription campaign. Room 5 was determined to reach the Equator, while Room 6 was struggling hard to reach the Land of the Mountain- eer. Winning only by a small margin, Room 5 received the prize box of candy. The Sophomores enjoyed an exciting and happy week before Christmas. Holly wreaths hung in the windows, Christmas trees appeared like magic, and everybody planned for vacation. The exchange of amusing gifts climaxed the last school session. Room 6 had refreshments which were served by Evelyn Riggs and her committee. Hugh Morris and Harry Rankin, representing the room, invited Miss Musick, Mr. Kinsey, and Mr. Benn- inghoff to attend the party. Their assembly programs, which were somewhat diversified, included an Ama- teur Hour, Mr. Pederson's very interest- ing lecture about Denmark, and the Washington B i r t h d a y entertainment. Very impressive living pictures of the Nativity with an invisible chorus of Sophomores, singing carols, were present- ed in the school Christmas assembly pro- gram. Having partially reached the goals that they had set in September, the Sopho- mores became upper-classmen on moving- up day. As their sister class, the Sen- iors, left the auditorium, and each class moved into their new section, the Sopho- mores realized that only two more years of carefree school days remained for them. TME SQ-JGCDL LIME i:DlliQN Page Thirty-two THE CLASS OF 1938 UPPER GROUP N Left to right, first row: Brereton, Brant, Crouch, Ferry, Demmitt, C. Graham, D Graham, A. Halferty, Houpt, L. Carns, Leighty. Second row: Ament, Brown, Cramer FIQCK. Dilie, Demyanovich, Clopp, Kohler, G. Clark, Hoffer, H. Halferty, Huston. Third row: Bergstrom, Geeting, Burkholder, Chrisner, Irwin, lscrupe, Hudock, Betz. HHYS, Harrold, Kenney, Holman, J. Clark. Fourth row: Hunter, Barron, Larimer, Hamill, Buell, Ankeny, H. Clark, Jacobs, Dyer, Horvath. LOWER GROUP Left to right, first row: Monticue, Zurick, Wallace, Turcheck, Loughran, Leslie, Mowry, Smith, McConnaughey, lvlurphy, Wille. Second row: G. Luther, Shotzbarger, Riggs, Ray, McLean, L. Piper, Norris, Tosh, Menoher, Roddy, West, McCoy. Third row: J. Wilt, Weller, Myers, Melville, R. Piper, Rankin, Nicely, Marietta, Morris, Mitchell, Sar ent. F th : d ' ' g or row Sha ron, Robinson, Sepayda, Shaffer, Virgili, Sweeney, B. B. Wilt, Shaulis, Shirley, Roberts, Leonard. QP THE MQUNTAI NEEVQ L. H. S. As S. R. dashes through the main en- trance of L. H. S., he discovers that he still has a few seconds to reach Room 6. Since he is to act as a reporter and take an all-day tour through the High School following the Sophomores, Miss Martin excuses him before devotionals. Leaving Room 6, he bumps into H.ugh Morris, Carolyn Myers, Rebecca Piper, and Bud Bergstrom,-still half asleep-tardy as usual. A few moments later Dan Melville saunters through the hall on his way to the office with the absentee list. During the first period S. R. decides to visit Latin class. Ada Betz waves her hand vigorously to answer the question but Mr. Mathews, knowing her ability, calls on some unfortunate and unprepar- ed Sophomore. Most of the period Suz- anne Brereton and Bill Kenney ride the sea of imagination and make believe they are Medea, the king's daughter, and Jason, the hero. Dave Hunter, who tries playing Hercules, decides that he must eat more spinach, At the sound of the bell S. R. follows the crowd of Sophomores to Miss Mar- tin's English class. He listens to drama- tizations from A Tale of Two Cities. Harry Rankin, as Dr. Manette, has been buried alive for eighteen years and is now a white-haired man who doesn't re- member his name. Roberta Mowry and Dorothy Murphy sigh with regret be- cause they never had the privilege of meeting the boy who had his hands cut off and his tong.ue pulled out. When our reporter enters Room 1 for World History class the third period, he can feel isms in the air 5 he expects that Miss Gross will explain some modern form of government. After thirty min- utes of being ismized, he is so per- plexed that he doesn't know whether he'd rather be Mussolini or Stalin. Corky Clark might well be the Sophs' only Mus- solini for in class discussions he always A DAY defends dictatorship. Back from lunch, S. R. is wondering how some Sophomores, including Archie Sweeney and Rebecca Piper, are going to fare in algebra class for their assign- ments aren't finished. However, there's never a possible chance of deceiving Miss Dickinson, every two weeks she holds her day of reckoning-a math test. Although many Math Club members are bewild- cred by factoring, they do understand square root. Gelv'in Nlicely and Pete Demyanovich declare that Betty Burk- holder's and Lilian Carn's transfer to this period has brought bad luck. S. R. decides to visit the fifth period biology class. He finds fifteen or twenty Sophomores, all trying to squeeze through the lab door at once, and an equal num- ber of chemistry students trying to get out. In class, Geary Luther struggles with an apple scion and tries to graft it to the side of his desk. Nevin Weller is troubled, for he can't make the bull fish stand on its tail and beg for food. The shouts from the basement call our reporter to watch a ping-pong match in which the left handed player, Dorothy Tosh, is victor. Valentine Day's hand- ball tournament is still being discussed. Nobody can deny the fact that Elise Chrisner and Alice Menoher are the best players in the sixth period class. In ac- tivity period our reporter visits the Rifie Club where Mr. Ross is encouraging the young marksmen to strive for such skill that will win government recognition. As the last class bell rings, S. R. races down the hall, up the stairs and into Room 6. While Miss Martin hastily checks the roll, Jack Wilt and Clifford Sargent nonchalantly stroll into the room. The final announcement- The best issue of the New Fort comes out tomorrow. Bring your nickel -is read. The dis- missal gong soundsg the day ends and re- porter S. R, becomes once more a student instead of a news-hunter. THE SCMCDCDL LIFE EDWICDN Page Thirty-Four T H E C L A S S O IfIZ'ffHBiZiTSER V Z if F l2iZ'SMR!5fVTZEY . 3 ty 1 9 3 9 UV WH? NQUN WW N EER Page Thirty-five Left to right, first row: Hartman, J. Campbell, Meagher, Brant, Jenkins, L. Camp- bell D' T.C bll Kfl .S - v , ice, amp e , e er, Gera econd row. Ambrose, E. Frye, A. Ankney Ernest, E. Johnson, H. Campbell, Anthony, Fitchko, A. Johnson, Burns. Third row- Blair, B. Campbell, Hoover, Hantz, Barber, D. Fry, Breniser, Clawson, Buell, E. Ankney. l-Fourth row: H. Ankney, Kelley, Knapp, Hoffer, Fish, Kinsey, Gettemy, Dodson, Flack, Hall, Andreychack, Demmitt. Freshmen Aciive During Year September 3, a hundred and twenty be- wildered Freshmen reported to the Port- able and the Laboratory. Their advisers were Mr. McKelvey, Miss Giles during the first semester, Mr. Benninghoff for the second, and Mr. Ross. After receiv- ing their sched.ules, they lost little time in becoming acquainted with the tradi- tions and the rules of Ligonier High School. The scholarship of the Freshmen was excellent. Kenneth Buell, the class pres- ident, led the Freshmen in scholastic standingg as an ideal student he set an example for his fellow students. To as- sist in academic work, some members of the class made interesting projects. Nancy J. Breniser and Dorothy Keffer supplied the English classes with quaint oil paintings of the different characters and various scenes in Ivanhoe. For gen- eral science Imogene Kinsey made a col- lection of the common fuels. The Class of 1939 was proud of its athletes. At the football banquet Clem- ent Pons and Victor Hantz received L's, and Bill Shirey and Joe Richey were hon- ored as assistant managers. Harry Blair and Paul Peterson proved expert marks- men. Newspaper reporters and journalists have been discovered. The Green Issue of the New Fort, edited by Freshmen, con- tained the famous prize fight between Battling Bantam Gera and Poinsetta Pons. The percentage of Freshmen who subscribed to the Mountaineer was high because the Freshmen agents worked faithfully. The West Portable won the prize box of candy. To vary the assembly programs, the Freshmen presented a series of shadow pictures in the form of a guessing con- test for the entire student body. The up- per-classmen especially enjoyed his pro- gram, for many of them won the coveted prizes--chocolate bars. The Freshmen became better friends with the Sopho- mores, Juniors, and Seniors in the Fel- lowship Clubs. When Betty Peoples, a Senior, resigned as secretary of the Girls' Fellowship Club, Mary Jane Wylie was elected to fill the vacancy. THE 304001 l IPP Pl Eli DN THE CLASS OF 1939 l l l -. UPPER GROUP Left to right, first row: C. Naugle, E. Ray, Luther, Kuhns, Perkey, Fedinatz, M. J. Naugle, Ressler, Overcash, P. Miller. Second row: V. Ross, Rehrn, G. Ray, Richey, Nl. Ross, McGraw, Picadio, H. Naugle, McLean, D. M. Miller. Third row: Lohr, McColly. Neiderhiser, Queer, Nlclvlaster, Nicely, Pons, Kooser, Renwick. Fourth row: Moses, Rathmell, Ferry, Mimna. Peterson, Ramsey, McKlveen, McDowell, Rose. LOWER GROUP Left to right, first row: Miney. Shoup, D. Ankney, Wylie, Weaver, Shaffer, Wol- ford, C. Toth. Strickler. Second row: E. Zimmerman, T. Zimmerman, Weimer, J. Snyder, Wilt, E. Snyder, W. Snyder. C. Stoner. G. Snyder. Third row: Smetanka, Weller, Beam, I. Toth, E. Snyder, Seybold, Ullum, K. Snyder. Fourth row: D. Scott, Molnar, G. Scott, D. Stoner, C. Scott, West, Zuri, Shirey. QP TUE MCDUNTZM NEEVQ A Green Freshman Conficles In His Diary Dear Diary: On the first day of school I reluctantly entered the high school building. Some dignified Senior walked up to me, tramp- ed on my toe, slapped my back, and ejacu- lated a thunderous Howdy Freshman. When I entered the auditorium, I was assigned to the West Portable where Miss Giles gave me a strange looking card, called a sched.ule, which I tried unsuc- cessfully to follow. My first visit to the library was very embarrassing. While I was wandering around the lower hall and peeping into each room, I chanced upon lVIr. McKe1vey who kindly told me where the library was, but even so I had the misfortune of interrupting a biology class. Dear Confidant, I wonder if anyone heard my knees knocking in assembly that morning when Captain Tosh, acting as Master of Ceremonies, supervised our initiation. I tried to disappear by slump- ing down in my seat but alas, I couldn't escape. Along with some other Fresh- men I was chosen to represent a famous character. William Lohr, Mercury, Bet- ty Shoup and Junior Snyder, Juliet and Romeog Marian Ross, the Statue of Lib- ertyg were some of the best. I must confess I have been neglecting you of late, but I have been very busy. How different high school classes are from those in the grade school! An hour seems a very long time for one class. I shall never forget that Tuesday morning after chapel, when I, following Wednes- day's schedule, remained in study hall and arrived in Miss Dickinson's algebra class one hour late. Oh! dear Diary, I must tell you about Old Home Week-two days of vacation, a soap box derby won by Walter Snyder, a cross-country race in which Eugene Snyder took third place, and the football game with Derry. I experienced a great thrill cheering for that game, even though I did become confused and cheer- ed when Derry scored. High school life is full of fun but now I am frightened, because six week tests are just around the corner. Miss Musick told us that we looked around too much and didn't look at our books enough. Those Latin declensions and conjugations are so confusing! But, I guess Mrs. Urch understands us because she is very patient. All our tests are over and here is my first high school report card-quite a balanced card with three A's and three B's, I must say. I wonder, if we study hard enough, whether Mr. Ross might perform experiments for us as he does for the chemistry students. Dear Listener to a Freshman's Confes- sionsl-Today a photographer came to school and took our pictures for the Mountaineer. It will be the first time my picture has appeared in a book. In the Art Club picture the weight of the stu- dents was so great it broke one of the tables, but the Freshmen couldn't be en- tirely blamed for that. I can hardly wait until May when the yearbook staff dis- tributes the Mountaineers. Of course, I'll subscribe. Friend Diary, I am so thrilled tonight, Mr. McKelvey asked some of the Fresh- men to help edit the Green Issue of the New Fort. I happened to be one of them. Never will I forget the pride and elation which swelled within me. Just think, I have a temporary job on the news staff and a chance for a permanent one! I'll probably not sleep all night because I shall be thinking of subject material for news articles. Dear Dairy, already I am looking for- ward to next year when I shall be a Soph- omore. I dream of the time when I can look back to the embarrassing Freshmen incidents and laugh at them. Then, Cre- membering the recent and happy memo- ries of my first year in Ligonier High Schoolb, I can watch a new group of stu- dents and fully understand their bewild- erment. WILLIE ALOYSIUS GREEN. IME 504004 l iii? FVDITICDN Page Thirty-eight Students and advisers work and play together in extra-curricular groups. Left to right, first row: McLean, Nanassy, Murphy, Fitchko, Renwick, Shirey, Hamill Fry Second o D'cke J Chrisner' M e S 'th Sh H ' t I Busy Staff Plans and Edits Annual Remember staff meeting in Room 6, called Editor-in-Chief Frances Shoup to a class editor who was disappearing into the library. She hurried along with an armful of photographs, envelopes of copy, the dummy, and sample cover designs. 'ASO many write-ups, feature articles, and revisions! I'm sure I can't keep track of them all, she sighed to her sympa- thetic Associate Editor, Louise Heintzel- man. Room 6 was a scene of much activity. Miss Martin, the literary adviser, was busy explaining the general outline and word count of a write-up that must be revised to a feature editor, who, having received four assignments within two weeks, felt that his was a most arduous lot. In an adjoining group, Business Man- ager Richard Shirey reported to Mr. Mathews, the business adviser, the con- tracts he had secured in the previous week's advertising canvass. Jane Evans, Roy Meyers, and Walter Morris were exultantly examining the engraver's copy of the division page cuts. To assemble scenes for the photographs, the staff artists had worked with Miss Giles, the art adviser. Cut-paper and sponge figures, miniature black boards and sign boards, cellophane, and artificial grass were some of the properties used in setting the stages for the pictures which appear on the division pages. Early in December to usher in the subscription campaign, the entire staff presented an assembly program, consist- ing of original skits and songs. In one of these, Athletic Editor Jack Tosh play- ed the role of Father Time admirably, even if his white cotton beard hadn't the least tendency to stay on. The Staff met regularly after school every Monday and Tuesday during Feb- ruary and March. Each member worked hard to make the School Life Edition of the Mountaineer one that depicts the events of the school year more vividly than the 1935 Mountaineer, which re- ceived a Second Class Honor Rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. TM! SCMQCDK I 15? l?VDlTlQN Page Forty New Fort Makes Ils Initial Appearance A newspaper which aims to tell the news, to stimulate creative work, and to uphold those ideals of honor, scholarship, and courtesy for which Ligonier High School stands, so read the adopted motto of the New Fort of 1935 and 1936. The staff met regularly during activity periods and under 'thc guidance of Mr. McKelvey, the faculty adviser, and with the co-operation of twenty-five enthusi- astic members, issued a school paper twice a month. Through the football season, the sports editors, Richard Nicely and Miles Buell, attended all of the games, gathering ma- terial for articles which appeared later in the New Fort, while Stewart Dyer wrote the little gridiron odds and ends that composed the Bench Warmer col- umn. The editorial column was one of useful instruction. lt accomplished its motive in suggesting to the students ways of improving scholarship and aid- ing in the maintenance of those ideals which are upheld by the school. During the first part of the year, the humor column, Lighter Moments, had many contributors, but after a few is- sues, the humorist of the staff was dis- covered. The Campus Wit who had a philosophy all of his own on the phenom- ena of nature and always had a ready supply of exaggerations for the enjoy- ment of his readers was one of the soph- omore reporters, James Holman. Dur- ing the second semester, a column which was appropriately christened Waggin' Tongues, was substituted in the place of Lighter Moments by the Campus Wit and Jane Evans. Although news reporters are a great necessity to the success of a paper, there are many other important details to be taken care of such as the preparation of the assignments, typing, proof reading, and make-up of the paper. The Editor- in-Chief, Ruthe Smith, and the Associate Editor, Galen Leonard, proved themselves very valuable to the staff in doing these things and more than fulfilled the qual- ifications of organizers and editors. Left to right, first row: Nicely, M. Buell, Murphy, Clopp, Tosh, Morris. Second row: Evans, M. Buell, Kelso, Egry, Leonard, Smith, Peoples, Alexander, Copeland, Kvochko, Leichliter. Standing: Queer, Mowry, Leslie, Holman, Weller, Clark, Mitch- ell, Dyer, Wineland. QP TNQ MQUNTf1XlNEElQ Page Forty-one Debaters Compete In County Contest Mr. Chairman, honorable judges, worthy opponents, ladies and gentlemen, the subject for debate is: Resolved that the several states should enact legisla- tion, providing for a system of complete medical care available to all citizens at public expense. With these words Jack Carnes, the first affirmative speaker, be- gan his convincing argument in the Coun- ty Tournament held at Greensburg on March 21. Early in December debating had been added to the list of activities and was soon the most important pursuit of sev- enteen students and their advisers, Mrs. Urch and Mr. McKelvey. For several weeks these students read extensively un- til they had secured an adequate knowl- edge of the subject. The first drafts of the speeches were written and ready for correction. Robert McClune, James Fry, Jack Carnes, Helene Egry, Kenneth Buell, Bill Copeland, Jack Donovan, Cora Marie Pen- berthy, and Carolyn Myers were able to survive this laborious debating training. The local team's first encounter was a non-decision debate with St. Vincent Prep in the grade school auditorium at home. A return match was then arrang- ed for the following week at St. Vincent. Here the team met its first defeat but accepted it with a determination to do better the next time. In the county tournament the afiirma- tive speakers were Helene Egry and Jack Carnes, with James Fry as alternateg the negative was upheld by Bill Copeland and Robert McClune, with Jack Donovan, alternate. They met with an honorable defeat in the early stages of the contest before the onslaught of Jeannette. To complete the season, the debaters later met other county teams, including Derry Township, West Newton, and Hurst. A debate between the local first teams was held in chapel March 24, the judges' decision went to the negative. During April the experienced debaters assisted in the training of twenty inexperienced stu- dents who will be enrolled in next year's Debate Club. Left to right, first row: Shirey, Leichliter, Shaffer, Egry, Morris. Second row: Carnes, Donovan, Fry,- K. Buell, Copeland, McClune. Third row: Hunter, Myers, Iscrupe, Penberthy, Helntzelman, M. Buell. UAE SCMCDCDL LIFE EDWCDN Page Forty-two Left to right, first row: Miss Gross, Brant, Penberthy, B. Shoup, Frye, Dickey, Dice, Geeting, C. Graham, Mowry, Leslie. Second row: F. Shoup, Kastner, Overcash, C. Toth, Brereton, CIOPP, D. Graham, Smith, Chrisner. Third row: M G Ko s r' Auditorium Becomes a Cathedral For the Christmas Vesper, December 22, the high school auditorium became an impressive cathedral. The carolers in the stained glass windows, the colorful backdrops, and the candelabra on the stage formed an appropriate and beauti- ful setting for the service. An atmos- phere of solemnity pervaded the entire building. Distant voices were heard singing a Capella. As the volume of the music swelled, the doors opened at the back of the cathedral to admit singers in black and white robes. The chorus, singing Oh Come All Ye Faithful, walked slow- ly down the aisle to their places on the stage. In addition to the Christmas songs of the chorus, Miss Margaret Park from Westminster College sang several solos and Miss June Evans from Seton Hill read Why the Chimes Rang. After some carols by the Cecilian Chorus Trio --Ruthe Smith, Evelyn Kastner, and Mary Louise Geeting, the string quar- tet, directed by Mr. Fink, played two selections. At the end of the services the singers retraced their steps slowly out of the cathedral. The last echoes of Silent Night, Holy Night faded softly away. The candles flickered on the stage and the audience quietly arose. The Chorus had assisted in creating one more Christ- mas program. Glee Cl.ub in the auditorium after school, had appeared on the black boards in all of the class rooms for several weeks. Miss Gross was an untiring, optimistic instructor, and the thirty-two selected choristers never failed to appear at prac- tices. After the dismissal bell rang, the girls trooped into the auditorium in twos, threes, and fours to take their places. Pianist Mable Jean Leslie ran her fin- gers over the keyboard and then sounded a few chords, as Miss Gross stood with uplifted baton. The Cecelian Chorus was immediately at attention and when the baton was lowered, they broke into the melody of Oh Snow, That Falls So Light. That their efforts were appreci- ated was evident in the complimentary remarks of those who attended the Christmas Vesper service. QP TM-E MCDUNTAXN NEEQ Page Forty-three Left to right, first row: Strickler, E. Ray, Brant, H. Fitchko, A. Fitchko, C. McLean, W. Morris, Peoples, E. Hays, Ferry, Demmitt, Crouch, E. Ray, B. Wilt, C. Leonard. Second row: C. Ha s N. Weller A. McLean Hou t B rr Cam b ll, Y y v 1 P i 3 00, P 9 Hofelt, Kelso, Savage, Keffer, Egry, Knapp, A. Wilt, Kuhns, Perkey. Third row: Naugle, Flack, J. Nicely, Burkholder, Piper, M. E. Weller, Breniser, G. Anthony, Bergstrom, G. Leonard, Meyers, Kastner, Leichliter, Halferty, Smith. Fourth row: Hoffer, Leslie, Dice, A. Betz, Irwin, D. Graham, Brereton, McKlveen, Clark, C. Gra- Chrisimas Windows At the beginning of a very promising school year, the Brush and Palette Club reorganized and planned its meetings. A constitution was drawn up and the fol- lowing club oflicers were elected: Presi- dent, Betty Peoples, vice president, Wal- ter Morrisg and secretary, Charlotte Mc- Lean. Under the supervision of Miss Giles, the club progressed rapidly and engaged in many interesting activities. The annual program began with an outdoor s k e t c h i n g party. And even though it ended with a thunder shower, those who attended will remember that afternoon and those apples. This was soon followed by a box supper at the Ligonier Valley Bathing Beach. In Oc- tober, a Halloween party was held, dur- ing which new members were initiated into the club. At the party it was dis- covered that John Hoffer could eat char- coal, if there was marshmallow inside. The Week after Thanksgiving, the club enjoyed a trip to Pittsburgh to attend the Carnegie Art Exhibit. The day proved Receive Publicity a very thrilling one and not a single stu- dent was lostiin Girnbel's. Important events of the club during the second semester were the Irish Treas- ure Hunt, the St. Patrick Faculty Tea, the Sketching Picnic, and the Senior Farewell Party. The club guest speakers included Mrs. Glenn Cook, representng the Agnew Smart Shop: Mrs. Alvin Mitchell, from Latrobe, and Mr. Wylie. We shall never forget the preparations, events, and happy results of these activ- ities. At Christmas the Yuletide atmosphere, pervading the school, was chieiiy the work of this club. The very colorfully painted auditorium windows designed by Anne Fitchko, the hall murals by Jane Evans and Nancy J. Breniser, and the scene on the postoifice window by Jane Shaffer attracted so much attention that pictures of the school windows appeared in the Sun-Telegraph. Other exceptional art work was taken to Denmark by Mr. Pederson. Tl-4E SCMQCJ l lil UDIIKQN Page Forty-Four Left to right, first row: C. Graham. Meyers, Shoup, E. Chrisner, Menoher, Mur- l'1 G t' CI L hrah J Chr'sner J T h S d D G h D Y. ee ing, ODD, oug , . i . . os . econ row: . ra am, Shadron, Riggs, Wallace, Larimer, Barron, Betz, Shotzbarger, lrwin, Mowry, Ray, L. Piper, Robinson, Wilt. Third row: Brant, lscrupe, Br-ereton, Leslie, Dice, H. Hal- ferty, Wille, Cramer, Leonard, Luther, Turcheck, Roddy. Fourth row: A. Halferty. McConnaughey, Hamill, Houpt, Sweeney, Brown, Myers, Hays, Clark, D. Tosh, R. Piper, West. Fifth row: McLean, Nicely, Sargent, Melville, Morris, Huston. Culture Club Organized by Sophomores In November, some social-minded Sophomores organized the Culture Club to study rules for proper conduct in school, at home, and in public. This novel organization, with its aim'-an at- tempt to master the rules of etiquette, outlined by Emily Post-aroused both curiosity and interest. At the first meeting in the West Port- able where the chairman, Elise Chrisner explained the purpose. Iifty Sophomores elected the following officers: Ruth Clopp, presidentg Mary Louise Geeting, vice president, Dorothy M.urphy, secretary, and Alice Menoher, treasurer. The two sophomore home room teachers, Miss Gross and Miss Martin, were selected as advisers. Recognizing the Class of '36 as their sister class, the members chose Jean Chrisner, Frances Shoup, Roy Meyers, and Jack Tosh for their senior advisers. Anne Loughran and Roberta Mowry planned instructive and entertaining re- ports and dramatizations. For instance, in one meeting Louise Heintzelman, Wal- ter Morris, and Cora Marie Penberthy presented a clever and applicable sketch, While You Wait, to stress the import- ance of table manners in public. After this playlet, Mary Louise Cramer gave a report on table etiquette. The officers drew up a constitution which the club adopted. Dues were set at iifteen cents a year. The club funds were to be added to the sophomore class treasury. Plans for the continuance of the club during the junior and senior years were outlined in the constitution. Cartha Graham served as chairman for the Club's first social affair, the Leap Year Dance in the High School, Febru- ary 28. The twenty couples who danced to radio music and those who played cards in the game-room had a good time. Geary Luther and Chester Leonard, cour- teous hosts, welcomed the guests, and col- lected admittance fees. Betty Burkhold- er and Alice Menoher were gracious salesladies as they presided over the candy table. CDF THE MCDLJNUM NEEVQ Page Forty-five Orchestra Plays at P. T. A. Meeting This year one of the most important places of instruction about school has been the orchestra pit. The members of the orchestra were placed here while they played for Tuesday morning assemblies and rehearsals. Diligent musicians gath- ered in the auditorium for practice many mornings when other students were just crawling out of bed. The orchestra included thirty-two high school students. Merle Bossart was elect- ed president and Glenn Mitchell, secre- tary. The entire group of students de- pended upon their accompanist, Virginia Dickey, to carry them through rehearsals. During the first semester Mr. Fink was their director, but at the beginning of the second he resigned since Southwest Greensburg required his full time serv- ices. Mr. McCarthy was then elected to fill this vacancy. A stringed quartet--Mr. Fink, George Kvochko, Jack Carnes, and Helen Ren- wick-played at the Christmas Vespers. Helen Renwick, a freshman musician, has the poise and intense love for her instrument which are inherent character- istics of a great violinist. In the Pro- logue of the School Life Edition of the Mountaineer, she symbolizes these qual- ities. The members of the orchest1'a regret- ted Mr. Fink's resignation at the end of the first semester because he had organ- ized the present high school orchestra one and one-half years ago and had been a faithful instructor. However, they were glad to welcome their new director who has in one semester proved his remark- able leadership. The orchestra made its first public ap- pearance under Mr. McCarthy's direction at the Parent-Teacher meeting, Febru- ary 24. The musicians, seated on the stage in symphony formation, gave an excellent concert which received compli- ments from all school patrons and stu- dents. The exertion of numerous re- hearsals and incessant individual prac- ticing was forgotten when the concert proved an outstanding success. Left to right, first row: Kvochko, J, Carnes, Mitchell, Donovan, Fitchkoi Muir, Clawson. Second row: Renwick, Iscrupe, Hunter, Clark, Jacobs, Shaffer, L. Carns. Third row: McLaughlin, Glessner, Dodson, Bossart, Dice, Kinsey, A. Johnson, E. Johnson, V. Ross. Fourth row: Flack, Nicely, M. Ross, Nl. J. Stoner, Evans, Burk- holder. Standing: Gettemy, Dickey, D. Stoner. UAE SCMCDQL LFE EDWCDN Band Displays New Uniforms Trumpets blaredg drums beat, cymbals crashed, and to the strains of Military Escort, ' the eager, expectant crowd of students and alumni of the high school turned the corner and made their way down to the football field with the band and the director, Mr. Fink. The band, made up of optimistic, enthusiastic mem- bers, marched in strict tempo as deep notes poured from the bass horns, as tat- toos were beaten upon drum heads, and as clarinets shrilled. Mr. Fink, the director, organized and stayed with the band for two years. Dur- ing the second semester it became neces- sary that his undivided attention be giv- en to another school. He was replaced by Mr. McCarthy, an instructor equally as interested in improving the High School Band. His earnestness in regard to the band's possibilities reacted favor- ably on the members and their attitude toward band work was greatly stimu- lated. Because of the hopes and plans of the band's oflicers, Merle Bossart, Jack Don- ovan, and Glenn Mitchell, and the in- structor, Mr. McCarthy, the band marched forth in April in royal blue and white .un- iforms, led by the drum major, Mabel Jean Leslie, and the band director. Ca- det vests, capes crested with L. H. S. in- signia, pom-pomed caps, every detail for the costuming of a uniformed band was supplied. These forty uniforms had been pre- sented to the school by the Byers-Tosh American Legion Post. The entire stu- dent body celebrated the momentous event by a parade through town and cheers which were accompanied by the spirited music of the resplendent musicians. The band is a permanent group in the high school and with the aid of Mr. Fink, Mr. McCarthy, and the American Legion, has become one of our most colorful and pop- ular organizations. Left to right, first row: Brereton, T. Hunter, Donovan, Mitchell, Clark, D. Hunter, Jacobs. Bossart, Dice. Second row: Evans, Menoher, Nicely, S. N0eI, Fitchko, Me- Colly, Kinsey, Bates, Dodson, Burkholder. Third row: D. Noel, Crawford, D. Stoner, Flack, Carnes, Nicely, B. Hunter. M. J. Stoner, Ross. CDF ll-UQ MCDUNlAl NBER Page Forty-seven Left to right, first row: Hays, Mickey, Welty, Ullum, Wilt. Second row: Huston, Sweeney, Muir, Nicely, Weimer, Baum. Third row: Molnar, Ferry, Rathmell, Gette- my, Horner, Earnest. Future Farmers Study Agriculture The Agriculture Class meets every Thursday afternoon under the capable guidance of Mr. Seamans of Pennsyl- vania State College. In this year's class six Seniors, two Juniors, three Sopho- mores, and six Freshmen are enrolled. During the weekly two hour period, the boys learn and discuss methods of farm- ing in all its different branches. Their notes and conclusions are preserved in notebooks for future reference. In ad- dition to regular class work, every stu- dent must complete some agricultural project during vacation. These practical experiments include grain raising, mar- ket-gardening, raising chickens, raising livestock, and dairying. A record of his project work and the satisfactory com- pletion of class room work entitle a sw- dent to additional credit towards gradua- tion. The Agriculture Class hopes to have more class representatives attend the Pennsylvania State Fair next year than they have formerly hadg Boyd Muir, a Senior, represented the Agriculture Class of Ligonier High School this year. In a primarily agricultural community like Ligonier Valley, a student course in farming in the high school curriculum is essential. Consequently after a few years' discontinuance of this department, the Board of Education re-established it last year with the aid of the instructor of Vocational Agriculture. Although Ligonier High School is at present deprived of a work shop for the Agriculture Class, plans have been made for the addition of a number of class- rooms to the building. One of these would be used for a shop in which boys could learn carpentry, painting, and other types of manual training. Since shop work combined with agri- culture is an especially attractive course for boys, the enrollment of the Agricul- ture Class will be increased considerably. In the future our Agriculture Depart- ment should be one of the best in the county and it will interest boys in be- coming successful farmers in our own community. IME SCMQCDL LIFE EDWQN Page Forty-eight Stage Managers Work Behind the Scenes In the preparations for a club party, an assembly program, a class or faculty play, the most energetic workers back- stage are the student managers. Build- ing scenery, carrying and arranging fur- niture, changing the lights, drawing the curtains, and other odd jobs are all part of their work. VVilliam Lohr and Glenn Mitchell, rep- resenting the under-classes, are carefully instructed by the senior managers, Mau- rice Flack and Thomas Wuchina. Al- tho.ugh William is only a Freshman and Glenn, a Sophomore, they have proved dependable and capable assistants and will be experienced in the mechanics of the stage when school begins next year. Conversations overheard back-stage be- fore and during a performance may sound something like this: Tom, turn the blue lights ony the play's about to begin. Quiet, you fellows, here goes the curtain. Bill, remember when she trips on the rug, you are to ring the 'phone. Glenn, hurry and get those chairs ready for the next sceneg do it quietly. Ossie, where did you put the cushions for the divan? Tom, are you prepared for the thunder in the next scene? Watch where you shoot in the second actg those blank cartridges are back on Miss Giles' desk -and so on .until the play is over and everybody has left the auditorium. Throughout the year the managers help to express the willngness of the stu- dents to assist other organizations. They are present at any rehearsal to take charge of lights, curtains, and properties. An important part of their duties is cre- ating sound effects, and very often the proper atmosphere of the play depends upon the stage mechanics. All year we have commented on the neat appearance of the stage. The four managers serve as a self-appointed clean- .up committee after art club parties or various meetings on the stage. If the curtains are drawn during a study hall, it can be assumed that one of the boys is sweeping the stage or emptying waste- baskets. What would the school do with- out the stage managers? Left to right: Flack, Mitchell, Lohr, Wuchina. x ,,.. i Q? TME MCDUNTAI NEEVQ Page Forty-nine High School Girls To replace the Tri-Hi-Y Club of former years, the girls organized the Fellowship Club under the direction of Mrs. Urch. At the beginning of the second semester, this group was formed in order that the high school girls might enjoy fellowship and have a better chance to express them- selves and to develop character. Immediately the new organization be- came popular with one hundred and eight girls joining. Three officers of the Tri- Hi-Y retained their positions: President, Charlotte McLeang vice president, Joy Keiferg and secretary, Helene Egry. As the treasurer had resigned, Mary Jane Wylie was elected to hold the office. Meetings were held every Tuesday af- ternoon during activity period in Room 1 where each member had an opportunity to express her views on the subject se- lected for discussion. Chairman Anna Mildred Frye and her Form Fellowship Club committee arranged programs that made the meetings very interesting. The sub- jects of these informal discussions in- cluded such topics as: personal freedom, respect for older people, racial and class distinctions, development of personality, and standards of conduct in the school and community. The club offered an excellent oppor- tunity for the cultivation of friendship between upper-classmen and the Sopho- mores and Freshmen. Meetings and club parties afforded many occasions for fel- lowship and for the wise use of leisure. This organization demonstrated its ideals and talents in the program which they presented in assembly. It is evident, therefore, that even though the Girls' Fellowship Club has been recently organized, it is an import- ant organization in improving school standards of conduct. Young Fellows Discuss Proper Conduct Since the organization of the Young Fellows' Club, there has been a marked improvement in the social behavior of the students. The development of a greater degree of harmony between teachers and students, and a striving for higher stand- ards of scholarship have resulted from the objectives of the club, the acquisition of self-confidence and broad-mindedness. The officers are: President, Jack Toshg vice president, Roy Meyers, secretary, Harold Lynng and treasurer, Geary Lu- ther. The club also boasts of its excel- lent adviser, Mr. Wylie. These execu- tives with the aid of a competent com- mittee arrange the program for the weekly meetings, which are held during activity periods. Each member is within his rights to express his own opinion on any topic open for discussion at that par- ticular meeting. Subject matter for group meeting is selected with infinite carey for example, What relation should we have with our teachers ? and What is good sportsman- ship in and out of school? were two of the most interesting subjects. The dis- cussions of these questions could exert nothing but the best influence on the listener, Whether he were a Freshman or a Senior. At the suggestion of a member, a sub- club, The Better English Club, which gave the Young Fellows an opportunity to put into effect the instructions received in English classes, was organized. Al- though membership was not compulsory, most of the group saw the desirability of belonging to such a club. Those who joined pledged to refrain from the use of slang and profane language and to ac- knowledge gladly any corrections. Tl-H2 SQ-JCDCDL MFE l2DlTlCDlXl , Seniors Conduct Mock Assembly While studying the State Legislature, the Senior Class organized a Student House of Representatives, patterned after the Lower House of the General Assembly. Both divisions of the Prob- lems of Democracy classes established this House at the same time. The Speak- ers were nominated at a party caucus which was held before the first meeting of the Legislature. In the morning section the Democratic Party, which had a majority of Repre- sentatives, selected Jack Tosh as Speaker, and in the afternoon section the Republi- can Party, which had the majority, se- lected Jane Shaffer as their Speaker. The Chairmen of all committees were appointed by these Speakers at the first meeting. Speaker Tosh appointed as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Galen Leonard, of the Committee on Highways, Graydon Anthony, of the Ways and Means Committee, John Amentg and of the Labor Committee, Richard Brownfield. Speaker Shaffer appointed as the Chairman of the Judi- ciary Committee, Mable Iscrupeg of the Committee on Highways, Fern Patter- son, of the Ways and Means Committee, Louise Heintzelmang and of the Labor Committee, Bill Copeland. Four bills were introduced with differ- ent results for each. One was lost or buried in the Judiciary Committee, which is called the graveyard committee, an- other was sent to a special committeeg a third was lost through a negative recom- mendationg and the last was amended and passed. The sponsors of the bills in the morning sections were Merle Bossart, Roy Meyers, Helene Egry, and Walter Morris, in the afternoon section they were Fern Patterson, Faye Thomas, Jean Keffer, and Louise Heintzelman. L. H. S. Represented In County Forensics The quality of mercy is not strained, lt droppeth as the gentle rain from heav- en upon the earth beneath. It is twice blestg -thus quoted Walter Morris as he read from Act IV, Scene I of The Merchant of Venice and carried off sec- ond place honors in the county Shake- spearean Reading Contest which took place in Sewickley Township High School, March 24. Five county high schools, Latrobe, Monessen, Jeannette, Sewickley Town- ship, and Ligonier had entrants in this contest. The judges awarded first place to Margaret De Petris, Latrobe's repre- sentative, who gave a reading from As You Like It, and second place to Lig- onier's dramatic reader. We can indeed be proud of the fact that one of our own students won an honorable rating among contestants from much larger schools than ours. Moreover, this is the first time for several years that the local school has engaged in any such contest. This is not the only County Forensic activity in which our high school has par- ticipated. 0.ur debating teams have shown outstanding ability and have tried hard to prove to school patrons that al- though our enrollment is comparatively small, the students are using every op- portunity the school offers to the best pos- sible advantage. We are greatly pleased with the results of the contests in which our students have taken part and we hope that this interest indicates that We shall extend these activities more widely and add new types of forensics to our extra-cur'rioular program in the future. CF TME MCDUNLM NEER Faculty Presents uLady ot Letters Gilbert Willifer .... Henry Benninghoff Susie Willifer ............ Jane Musick Adelaide Willifer ....... Mary R. Wylie Mrs. Pace ........... Eunice Dickinson Henrietta, the maid ...... Margaret Urch Mr. Creepmore .......... Frank Kinsey Stella McDonald .... Dorothy Giles Cornelia Lawrence ......... Claire Gross Richard Mays ......... John McCarthy Warren Ainsley ....... .Charles Mathews Dr. Newberry .... .. .. Donald McKelvey Winifred Shaw .......... Marie Martin April 2 and 3, the Faculty presented its annual play for the benefit of the Senior Class and the Athletic Association. The plot centers around Adelaide Willifer, the wife of a professor in a small college town. Her husband has been connected with Southern Union College for fifteen years. Susie, his daughter, is a substi- tute teacher there. Feeling left out of social activities at Senior Class Play Jake, the school janitor ....... Jack Tosh Miss Frederica, assistant to the Dean Jean Chrisner Dr. Aristotle, the Dean. . .Galen Leonard Fluff Frances Shoup Bertha Helene Egry Jean ' Students ' Jean Keffer Bella Jane Shaffer Michael Pemberton, returning from Paris Walter Morris Prof. Percival Courtwright, in need of fun ................... Roy Meyers Jimmy Anderson, in need of a friend Merle Bossart Patricia Patterson, also returning from Paris .......... Louise Heintzelman Mlle. Fifi, belonging to Paris Fern Patterson The curtain rose on the last dramatic production of the Class of 1936, Oh, Pro- fessor, which was under the able direc- tion of Miss Eunice Dickinson. The scene was laid in the Brixton the school, Adelaide buys a manuscript of a novel from Richard Mays, an unsuc- cessful author. While traveling to Mex- ico as Mrs. Lawrence's chauffeur, he is left stranded at the Willifers. Mrs. Will- ifer sends the book, renamed Cuckoo's Nest, to the publishers under her own name. Before many weeks it becomes a best seller. The publicity gained for her by Warren Ainsley, the publisher, ends in a round of social events. Adelaide is the chief interest of the snobbish Mrs. Mc- Donald, who before had spurned her. The Professor and Adelaide's mother, Mrs. Pace, are interviewed by the annoy- ing, persistent Miss Shaw, a reporter. Susie finds Richard who explains every- thing. The plot unravels in a very suc- cessful and delightful manner especially for Susie and Richard. Professor Willi- fer takes Adelaide back to her beloved Chicago. is a Success Academy for Young Ladies with Dr. Ar- istotle as Dean and Miss Frederica as his assistant. Dr. Aristotle, who is going on a vacation, has hired a substitute teach- er, Professor Percival Courtwright, whom he has never seen. On his way to the school the professor's car breaks down and he is picked up by Michael Pemberton, a young play-boy. Michael has tagged Patricia Patterson all over Europe but has finally lost track of her and forlornly returned home to America. Fifi, a French beauty, who thinks Michael has proposed to her fol- lows him home. In fleeing from her, he exchanges places with Professor Court- wright. This mix-up is further complicated by the arrival of Jimmy Anderson, a friend of Michael's who disguises himself as one of the girl students. Jake, the janitor, accumulates funds for a Sunday suit as he accepts bribes to keep all secrets. TM! SCMQCDL LIEE EDITKDN Page F itty-two Students uphold high standards ol: sportsmanship in school athletics. BENNINGHOFF TOSH Guard CHRISNER ANTHONY KEFFER Coach Benninghoff Mr. Benninghoff, who has devoted much of his time and patience to the welfare of the team, deserves our admiration and respect. In spite of unlucky reverses throughout the past football season, our Coach has succeed- ed in heTping the players to uphold high standards of sportsmanship. Captain Tosh XfVith one of the most honorable athletic careers ever achieved in Ligonier High School, Jack has proved to be a capable cap- tain. On account of his dependability and spirit of fair play both in classes and in football, he stands high in the esteem of the students and teachers. Cheerleaders Arouse School Spirit The crowd rose excitedly. The air rever- berated with the yell, Fight! Fight! Blue and White! and ribbons and pennants waved gaily in the breeze. In front of the bleachers stood the cheerleaders. With crouches, series of revolutions, and skyward leaps, once more they demonstrated their loyalty not only to the team but also to the entire student body. Ti-JE SCMQQN I H15 i3V5iTiQN Page Fifty-Four A -.... Left to right, first row: Tiberi, Sargent, Melville, Tosh, Holtzman, Lynn, Shirey Brant. Second row: Meyers, Wilt, Pons, Biell, Hantz, Carnes, McClune, Cox, Ferry. Third row: Coach Benninghoff, Bossart, Jenkins, Kenney, Donovan, Hamill, Beatty, Campbell, Marietta, Holman, Horner, Manager Dyer. Fourth row: Stoner, W. Snyder, Morris, Welty, Bergstrom, Virgill, J. Snyder, Scott. Athletes Represent L. H. S. on Gridiron As early as August 26, the Mountain- eers showed their football enthusiasm, for then thirty athletes, desiring a little training of their own, formed a cross- country team-an experience that en- abled them to get into better physical condition in a shorter time. The team hurriedly mapped out a proposed route, agreed on the type of clothing, and drew up a schedule for running. Result-the loss of 125 pounds of excess weight. On September 2, forty players reported for practice and received their uniforms -which the new members proudly wore even to classes. For weeks the air would be filled with the thudding of leather against leather, the crunching of hard rubber cleats, and the quarterback's shril- ly barked signals. One week to train-one week filled with the pushing of a bucking machine over half an acre, the tackling of a heavy can- vass dummy, and the running of hun- dreds of laps around a lime-marked oval. These seven days tested the character of the individual player. The season was ofiicially opened on September 14 and contin.ued almost un- broken until November 23. In a period of ten weeks the squad played a difficult schedule of eleven games-two victories and nine defeats. Seven of the games were played away, while the remaining four took place on the local gridiron. Considered from a scoring standpoint, the Mountaineers were not very success- ful, but what they dropped in scores they gained in wisdom. The most notable opponent that Ligon- ier played locally was Derry Borough. The game with Coach Bucci's Derry Ramblers was a closely matched, swiftly moving fray which drew the largest crowd in several seasons-some 1200 paid admissions. It was a game to remember as it ended with the score only 6-0 against us. CDF UAE VWCDUIXIWM NEEVQ Page Fifty-five li 15 T L, , i o Ah McCLUNE MELVILLE WILT MEYERS SHIREY Halfback Quarterback End End Fullback Among the many interesting games that were played away, the one with La- trobe stands out above them all, chiefly because of the Orange and Black team's excellent blocking and cleverly executed trick plays. Both teams, however, were handicapped by the unexpected mercury rising and were unable to put forth their best efforts. Throughout the season the team used a three style system of offense, which could be worked on the same shift. Al- though the system proved cumbersome at first, the team soon became accustomed to it. In fact, such opponents as La- trobe, Mt. Pleasant, and Bell Township complimented the Mountaineers on their deceptive plays. During the past season the Athletic Association has adopted the practice of transporting its players by motor cara- van. This means of travel proved very satisfactory because it reduced expenses, provided more comfortable and rapid con- veyance, and gained publicity for the school. The players and the Coach are grateful to school patrons who contrib- uted their time and cars. Although the season's injuries were few, Ligonier was not left entirely un- scathed. In the Boswell game six varsity players were missing from the line-up because of temporary injuries. Another handicap that slowed up the power of the squad to some extent, was the mid-season leg injury suffered by a star halfback, Constantine Tiberi. After the Youngwood game, the foot- ball team sponsored The First Annual Bowery Ball in the Fort Ligoneir Hotel, with Nick Roy's Orchestra. The ball was a costume affair, brightly-striped turtle neck sweaters, short skirts, giggles, and lollypops were the vogue. Townspeople and Alumni received invitations request- ing, AlL De boids En SKoiTS IN De WHoL buRG T00 bE PreSeNt. They were also rudely informed, To LEaVe DEre gaTS tO hoME. Ligonier may well be proud of her sev- eral athletes who received Class B honor ratings in the local papers. The Moun- taineers were fortunate in placing live men in line for these honors. Among those receiving recognition Were: Capt. Tosh, three-year man playing guard, se- lected on the first team and receiving two honorable mentions, Harold Lynn, three- year man playing halfback-two honor- able mentionsg Clifford Sargent, two-year man playing guard-second teamg Rich- TM! SQ-JCDCDL LH-lc EDPTIQN Page Fifty-six .lim V '. '. im.. DONOVAN SARGENT HANTZ FERRY LYNN Tackle Guard Center Tackle Halfback ard Shirey, four-year man, fullback- honorable mention, and Jack Wilt, two- year end-honorable mention. When do we eat? Are you going to eat anything on the day of the ban- quet? and How many waffles can you eat? inquired the football players weeks before the annual football banquet. Oth- er remarks overheard were: How many quarters do you need for a letter? Well, this makes two letters for me and What color sweater are you going to wear with your letter? At last, Coach Benn- inghoif set the day for the banquet-Jan- uary 29, at the Breniser Hotel. Following the banquet Mr. McKelvey, acting as toastmaster, introduced the speakers: Mr. C. C. Wylie, Supervising Principal, Glenn Cook, Alumni repre- sentative, Chick Nicely, reporterg and the guest speaker, Coach Barnes, of Jean- nette. Capt. Tosh received an autograph- ed football and Center Victor Hantz pre- sented a water jug to the team. Coach Benninghoif awarded L's to the following players: Shirey, McClune, Tosh, Lynn, G. Jenkins, Wilt, Sargent, Meyers, Ferry, Holtzman, Beatty, Tiberi, Hantz, Pons, D. Melville, H. Hamill, Cox, Bossart, and Donovan. The three cheer- leade1's and two managers also received letters. Following the distribution of awards, the lettermen elected Harold Lynn, a two-year varsity man, captain for 1936. Since the Mountaineers lose only seven members by graduation, and a total revi- sion of next year's schedule has been com- pleted, the Blue and White should prove an important contender for the 1936 Class B laurels. Most of the larger Class A and Class AA teams have been drop- ped, so that Ligonier will be playing schools within her own class. Here's to success in 1936. Ligonier Ligonier ....... 0 Ligonier ...... 52 Ligonier ....... Ligonier ....... Ligonier Ligonier ....... Ligonier. . .... 12 Ligonier ....... 0 Ligonier Ligonier 1935 Schedule -Derry Township. .18 -Latrobe ......... 34 -New Florence .... 0 -Mt. Pleasant ..... 25 -Derry Boro. 7 0-Boswell . . ....... . 13 -Washington Twp. . 14 Bell Twp. .. ...52 -Adams Twp. ..... 26 -South Huntingdon. 0 -Youngwood ...... 26 CDF TME MCDUNTAINEQQ Page Fifty-seven Ligonier Athletes Melville and Ferry take a tw0-to- one shot at the ball-carrier . . . they'll get him too . . . a good combination when working on an opposing tackle. This is a real send-off . . . Sar- gent takes centerg Tosh, the halfg McClune and P o n s, the end, with Shirey active as escort . . . Lynn did the rest. Here's a close shot of Lynn caught in the middle of a high gear stride . . . he certainly did shift gears, too . . . play was on the thirty yard line. Who's man is it, Don0van's, Holtzman's or McClune's . . . it doesn't matter for he will surely be stopped . . . and who's the fellow getting the worm's eye view? ll-LE SCMQQL LIME EDU KEN Seen In Action The line forms at the left . . . Tosh - Sargent - McClune - Pons-Shirey and Lynn with the ball tucked under his arm, are about to invade enemy terri- tory. Where's Ligonier . . . if num- bers mean anything they're lost . . . who's got the ball and where are they going . . . please tell us, we don't know. McClune's off on another run . . . the play started on the thirty and went to the ten . . . Ligon- ier, however, failed to score on the following series of downs. No wonder Ligonier's punts have such distance, when the mana- gers inject so much of this light stuff . . . Stew learns from the Master, CDF UAE MCDUNTM NES? Page Fifty-nine Left to right, first row: Fry, Mr. Ross, Blair, Shirey, Hegan, Mr. McKelvey, M h t G A 9: W It , Huston...Second row: r. Nlat ews, Hun er, . Tosh, G. nthony, Bran, e y Mr. Benninghoff. Third :-ow: Dice, Rathmell, Peterson, McColIy, H. Hamill, Harrold, Naugle, Hartman. Fourth row: J. Anthony, Hoffer, Campbell, Ankeny, R. Hamill, Nloses. Marksmen Organize Rifle Club Crack! Bang! the students, studying in the classrooms, were startled by the fusillade of rifle shots coming from the basement. The Fort Ligonier High School Junior Rifie Club had been organized and chartered. It Was now a member of the National Rifle Associa- tion and ready for action. At first many members were unfamil- iar with the correct handling of a gun. Occasionally, someone would vary the di- rection of his gun until it had been aimed at nearly every point in the room except the target. But despite all this, the boys improved rapidly and by this time are quite adept. The instructor of the club is Mr. Ross and the executive oflicer, Mr. Benninghoff. Their ability is proved by the fact that they both have made perfect scores. Of the thirty-five boys in the club Richard Shirey, Paul Peterson, William Hegan, Harry Blair, Robert Hamill, and James Fry are the most consistent shooters. Already several members are preparing to compete for the Sharpshooter's Medal and other distinctions. This range the boys are using now is an indoor range, located in the basement. They shoot at a distance of fifty feet from the target, and indeed, the bulls- eye looks very small from that distance. A spot-light is directed on the targets to supply light. The equipment of the club is fair, since they now have five target rifles of Grade A accuracy, and there is a possibility of securing several Springfield .30 cali- bres as soon as plans for an outdoor range have been completed. The new outdoor range will be located in a large field, probably at the lower end of town. The Rifle Club dues have been set at one dollar a year. It has its own con- stitution and oiiicers are elected annually. There are certain regulations which must be followed strictly, if a student is to continue as a member of this organiza- tion. For this year the following officers were elected: President, Richard Shireyg vice president, William Hegang secretary, Graydon Anthony, and treasurer, Glenn Tosh. THE SCHQU l IFF ?VDlTICDN Page Sixty K5 Snapshots and features record memorable and humorous incidents of student school lite. March of Time FIRST REEL The overflow of Freshmen or mi- crobes, as Eddy Strickler described them, turned into the Lab . . . First pep meeting held by the Alumni in the auditorium . . . Squad lectured on prop- er losing spirit . . . Mr. George Haber- len, a former principal, described L. H. S. back in the early 1920's . . . Old Home Week permitted several holidays . . . Dick Shirey and Joe Anthony tried imitating monkeys in an attempt to climb the greased flag pole . . . Rich Brown- field took a carload of Seniors to visit the Courthouse on the condition that the greater number of passengers be girls. SECOND REEL A number of students thought it worth a quarter to see The Merchant of Ven- ice in Greensburg High School and to miss classes for an hour . . . all Seniors dressed in best clothes for the photogra- pher had arrived. After the pictures were taken, many coats and ties disap- peared . . . Art Club gave initial party of the year. Mae West, Miss Giles, and the little Dutch boy, Walter Morris led the grand march . . . Mr. Wylie pro- claimed the first day of hunting season a holidayg it was Saturday . . . Seniors sponsored most interesting show of the year, The Marionettes . . . Crowd gath- ered back-stage to watch it in operation. THIRD REEL Mountaineer Staff presented them- selves forty years hence as old ladies with their knitting and clubmen, reviewing the victory over Latrobe way back when- in school assembly which launched sub- scription drive . . . Students perched on tops of step-ladders in the auditorium, painting Christmas scenes on the win- dows. . . After a short period of freedom students returned remorsefully to school . . . Jack Tosh read the constitution of a club without a name. FOURTH REEL At last there was an end to those hun- gry looks of football men . . . the Grid Banquet . . . Bill Kenney insisted lustily that he ate more waffles than anyone else . . . Band musicians measured for uni- forms . . . chief difficulty encountered in measuring Jack Donovan's girth . . . Problem solved by Maurice Flack . . . Mr. McCarthy held one end of the tape, while William McCollywalked around Jack with the other end . . . Sophomores dis- guised as Colonial ladies and gentlemen, danced the minuet in Washington Birth- day Assembly. FIFTH REEL Jean Keffer and Betty Peoples poured at the St. Patrick Faculty Tea Party . . . Radio in Coach's office reported latest flood bulletins . . . Dan Melville played the modern Walter Raleigh on biology field trip. Aquarium greatly enlarged. Spotted salamander distracted chemistry students' attention from Mr. Ross' lec- ture . . . Jim Fry announced that he could take Debate Team to Derry Town- ship if Mr. McKelvey would help fix a fiat tire . . . Work begun on addition to high school building April 1 . . . Trick 'phone calls and faculty meeting indi- cated the spirit of April Fool's Day . . . Girls proved experts in making-up teachers for faculty play. SIXTH REEL Merle Bossart appeared as a college girl in Senior Class Play, May 8 . . . Seniors proudly taunted under-classmen of their glorious Washington trip . . . Juniors and Seniors banqueted and later were joined by under-classmen and Alum- ni at the Prom May 22 . . . Seniors don- ned their caps and gowns with the ut- most dignity . . . Baccalaureate Serv- ices were held May 24, and four days later Commencement ended the Seniors' careers in L. H. S. TNQ SCJJCDQL LIFE EDITIQN Page Sixty-two Student Flashes Anna Mildred Frye, Mary Louise Geet- ing, Jane Evans, and the Graham twins enjoy refreshments on a hot day-one way to keep cool. No, this isn't an advertisement of the sunny Bahamas. Instead, it is an at- tractive farm in Ligonier's suburban dis- trict-Hearty Fitchko, posing. A man and his dog are never separated. Jim often gives Barry his exercise and usually vice versa. John Hamill reaches home. We bet those books are geometry and chemistry -big subjects for a small Senior. Heaven forbid my saying The music goes round and round. Rather Louiza Brown intimates that the music goes long-short-long-oooh. When good fellows get together! We might call Dan Melville, Glenn Mitchell, Bud Bergstrom, and Clifford Sargent the four pocketeersi' Betty Peoples steps up to bat With a. determined look. On your toes, iielders. June Campbell gets an eye-full of sun- shine. One guess where this is. Right, an exciting volley ball game. The Seniors are waiting for the Juniors to serve. Entry in the Soap Box Derby -the White Flash, piloted by Paul Hartman. Power furnished by Garnet Clawson. Accomplished, beautiful, capable, dis- tinguished, efiicient, friendly, gratifying, helpful, industrious, joyous, kindly-re- liable Betty Shoup. CDF TMS MCDUNTAV NEEQ Page Sixty-th ree Photographer Visits Athletic Fielcl Didn't Jean Chrisner tell us to be ready at three-fifteen sharp to have our pictures taken? Then, why isn't Mr. Deglau here? The sun will go down, and we'll have to endure this ordeal an- other day, grumbled the Sophomore quarterback. A few minutes later a car drove into the athletic field, and word that the photographer had arrived cir- culated quickly among the players. Stewart Dyer wondered if he looked enough like a professional trainer with his over-sized jersey on backward. I'm glad that group picture is taken, but now we must pose for our individual action pictures. Captain Tosh looks as if he means it. I wonder where Mike got the comb. It took all of Hantz's dynamic perseverance to raise his head finally to a position where the camera could snap it. How did you like the graceful gallop of Porky Ferry's? Donovan can surely look angry when he wants to. Lend me your headgearg mine's too bigg perhaps it will fit after I see my picture. Rich Brownfield doesn't know what he is missing. I'll bet Coach gets a headache trying to make us players look natural. These good- natured remarks played about the atmos- phere of the local athletic field one after- noon in October as a result of the Moun- taineer Staff's request for pictures to be used in the athletic section of the annual. The group picture also appeared in the Old Home Week program, issued by the Board of Trade. The Crescent Studio presented to the school an enlargement which was placed on display at Kooser's throughout the football season. It was later framed by Maurice Flack and placed temporarily on Mr. Wylie's desk. Goblins Holcl Revelry In Basement The party is in the basement? Thank you. I thought it was going to be held on the stage . . . No, I didn't bother to masquerade. I just tied a string around my waist and came as a bundle . . . Don't you know who that ghost is? The ghost with the big leaf rake? No, I don't know what the leaf rake is for but perhaps ghosts carry them . . . Did you see Mae West? What a walk! And did you notice her rolling her eyes? The costume and ac- tions were perfect . . . Isn't this gingerbread marvelous? I'd like some more but I guess there was just enough to go around . . . I wonder what mother will say when she sees how dirty I've got the bottom of this sheet! I tried to keep it from touching the floor' . . . Speaking of embarrassing mo- ments, did you see me fall off the bench when we were blowing those feathers across the chalk line? . . . That's a Wonderful witch's costume! Where did you get it? What's that? It's a Span- . . . Aren't the decorations pretty? ish 'costume? Oh-h, dear, my error' Black cats, goblins, and witches every- where . . . I can't keep this wig on! . . . Oh dear, I've spilled cider on this costume and I only borrowed it! . . . I don't think I'll ever be a gypsy! I can't seem to handle these castanetsf' And so festivities continued until some studious person remembered an unfinish- ed geometry proposition and then the Art Club Halloween party ended. UAE Sill-ICDCDL Lllel: lCLDlllQIXl Students Isolated by Sub-Zero Weather Because of the weather conditions, warning is being given to all students that unless travelling is absolutely nec- cssary, keep off the highways, so read the yellow announcements from Mr. Wy- lie's office. Students glanced nervously at each other and then at the foreboding leaden sky. Grandfather had told us of the strange pranks sub-zero weather could play and we never really believed them, but now we are convinced of their truth. For days, following January 23, the mercury seemed uncannily attached to the zero mark and the clouds seemed very gener- ous with their deluge of snowflakes. The school windows were painted with fantastic palm trees and church spires. Over-taxed radiators sputtered and hiss- ed in indignation at King Winter as we held stiff fingers over their rigid backs. Style was a thing forgotten when we pulled out woolly caps over our ears, wrapped scarfs up to our noses, and thrust our hands into mittens resembling those of a teamster. No whistling was heard as students with bowed figures, braving the cold, hurried along packed paths. No sleigh bells rang at nightg no skates clicked over the ice and roads were deserted. However, all things must end sometime so at last the thaw came. We were no longer snowbound and knee deep snow drifts became a thing of the past. Strange as it may seem, we were able then to remember with smiles those peo- ple who asked on twenty-three below mornings, Is it could enough for you? Although snow was followed only by grey dawn, bitter nights and then more snow, we found that we had experienced something different. In later years, per- haps, well be telling our grandchildren in rasping voices, Yes, siree! This is the coldest weather we've had since 19363' Classes Open to the Public tor a Night I hope father doesn't come to history class, I haven't prepared my assignment. Did you hear my recitation in English class? Mother was sitting right behind me! I wonder if our parents would like to try balancing their books on their knees during study hall in the auditori- um. Perhaps they would find it amus- ing too. Wasn't is strange how those two women left the lab as soon as hydro- gen sulphide fumes began circling around in the atmosphere? Did you see the pic- tures that are going to be put in the year- book? They are down in the main hall right in front of the middle door of the auditorium. Where is English I? On the first floor in Room 2. The orchestra should be good tonight-they practiced all afternoon. Am I tired? I wish I had slept this afternoon instead of going ice- skating. Mr. Mathews would ask me to translate the most difficult sentence in the Latin assignment. The Juniors' French projects surely are interesting. There's the bell-if only every afternoon session were as short as this-about an hour and a half. And so the students were dismissed at 8:35 and they noisely stamped out into the night. The faculty members sighed and said, My, if those students of ours were always as attentive as they have been tonight! Cl? IME MCDUlXITAl NEEVQ Seniors Prove Literary Prowess During the sixth period, September 11, the Senior Class was summoned to Room 1. A few minutes later a Sophomore who, passing through the hall and hearing hilarious laughter, remarked to a Fresh- man, Wonder who's entertaining the Seniors? The lecturer must be clever to amuse themg he must be a magician. Yes, Mr. Landsberry, a representative from the Scholastic-clever but not a magician-was instructing the Seniors in creative writing. He requested that they name five words: two nouns, a verb, and two adjectives. They suggested gourd, locomotive, plunge, maroon, and picturesque. Unfortunately, they named diflicult words to associate together. Groans of dismay transplanted bursts of laughter when Mr. Landsberry requested that they write paragraphs, containing all five words. Finally after they had struggled to write some original paragraphs, the Sen- iors passed them in to the instructor. Such strange expressions as maroon-lo- comotives, and picturesque - g 0 u r d s plunging into maroon mists, amused Mr. Landsberry. Included in the paragraphs which he read to the class was the following unique example of Senior creative ability. A picturesque old lady, carrying a Mexican gourd, appears in the path of the locomo- tive. The engineer and Hreman, in an attempt to stop, plunge the train over an embankment fifty feet high. The cars struck a maroon colored automobile of un- known make, drawn by two young men.f' Another read: As I plunged into my magazine I was rudely interrupted by a young Mexican, lavishly dressed in a pic- turesque outfit of yellow and maroon. Between his Mexican and sign language, I understood that he wanted to sell me a painted gourd. In my anger I told him to hurry up to the head of the locomotive and sell one of his antiques to the en- gineer. Yearbook Dummy Assists Busy Staff Ah me, what a life, sighed the year- book dummy as it lay on the desk among lttered papers. Another Mountaineer m e e t i n g ! Editor-in-Chief Frances Shoup rudely grasps me by the back and away I go, up the hall, and then up the stairs into Room 6. The editors throw me down just as hard as they wish and then I'm left here like this to enjoy myself. Yes, enjoy myself-why just the other day-Oh- oh, here comes Richard Shirey, the busi- ness manager. Help-p! Please don't be so rough. I know that you Want to find what space an ad will take, but can't you be just a little more careful? There's someone talking about me in a kind toneg it's the photograph editor, Jean Chrisner. Oh, I understand! She wants me and will treat me with care, and besides, I like to have pretty pictures pasted in me. Ah, bliss! At last, I've found a really conscientious niortal. This is so comfort- able--just a minute, art editors, are you sure she's finished? You three artists seem very proud of your original ideas. My, oh my-I talk so gently to everyone and then I'm thrown on the desk like this. I'm going to protest! Anyhow, I have a little tlme to do some solituding. Oh dear, I forgot something. I won- der if the feature writers secured any clever ideas for their section yet? I'm surprised they haven't asked me for in- spirations. I have excellent suggestions if I only had a chance to tell someone about them. There's the clock striking five and that means it's quitting time. Listen to the staff leave! What's the matter? Some- one turned off the lights and I'm still here. Please don't forget me! Now I'm here for the night. I do hope it doesn't get too cold. Ah me, what a life! 'HMQSCMCKN HPPPMWQN Page Sixty-six Smooth Sayings of a Soothsayer When we turn back the pages of his- tory, we find few men with lives as in- teresting as that of J-ulius Caesar: in this brief reproduction of the highlights of Caesar's life-written amidst the deso- lation and dreariness of a study hall-we have attempted to revive those scenes, substituting the names of some of the students of the present Freshman Class. We are not attempting to disclose to you any literary ability, but rather to impress upon you the queer things that we Soph- omores can think and write about. Scene I, Movement I, Canto I, Stave I of Chapter I. Enter Caesar Hantz, Mark LJoeJ Anthony, Calpurnia Kooser, Cicero Lohr, Brutus Pons, and Cassius Claw- son. Caesar Hantz: Calpurnia Kooser! Marcus Anthony: Peace ho, Caesar speaks! Calpurnia Kooser: Here, my lord. Caesar Hantz: Get you to the drug store for my chewing gum, Antonius! Marcus Anthony: Coming Vic, old boy? Caesar Hantz: Let me have men about me that are fat. Yon Cassius Clawson has a lean and hungry look: he thinks too much: such men are dangerous. Let me have men about me that are fat. Cassius Clawson: Such as Jack Dono- vanius? Soothsayer: Caesar! Caesar! Beware the Ides of March! Caesar Hantz: What March? Soothsayer: Hantz's march to Oak Grove to see his fair 'un. Caesar Hantz: Yon fortune-teller is but a dreamer, let us scram. Sceen II, Movement II, Canto II, Stave II of Chapter II. !'One month has passed, and the Soothsayer is again talking to Caesar.J Soothsayer: Ah, beware, beware, Cae- sar! the Ides of March is come! Caesar Hantz: Bah, humbug! Slave, bring me my chariot and an old grey mare from Welty's stables. KExit Caesarj Brutus Pons: As he prepares to depart, we shall strike him down! Cassius Clawson: Ah, yes. Cicero Lohr: May our plan succeed! Scene III, Movement III, Canto III, Stave III of Chapter III. Caesar Hantz: Now I shall leave for Oak Grove. Cass.us Clawson: Not yet, my boy, you will never see Oak Grove tonight! Marcus Anthony: Nor any other night! KAZZ the conspirators, including Brutus Pons, stab CaesarJ Brutus Pons: Cease, Caesar! Caesar Hantz: Et tu, Brute, the fall. Victor! Veni, vidi, sed non vici. fFive 'minutes passj Marcus Anthony: Friends, Romans, and Countrymen, lend me your ear trum- pets, I am growing old. We come to bury Caesar not to praise him. Oh, thou most noble Brutus, why hast thou killed Cae- sar? Brutus Pons: He stole my girl. Marcus Anthony: Cicero, call the patrol wagon. We'll take this fellow to the jail house. Cicero Lohr: We can'tg Cassius Claw- son has stolen the patrol wagon and has entered the Soap Box Derby. Marcus Anthony: Then this person of such villainous character, Brutus Pons, will have to walk. Scene IV, Movement IV, Canto IV, Stave IV of Chapter IV. fSame place, but several days laterj Cicero Lohr: Hey, call Ripley, here comes Caesar. He isn't dead: he must have been wearing a bullet-proof vest. fEnter Caesar! Marcus Anthony: How be it, my lord, that you are alive? Caesar Hantz: Due to the co-operation of Jerry Cruncher and Mr. Lorry of Dicken's Tale of Two Cities, I have been recalled to life. Antonius! Marcus Anthony: Here, my lord. Caesar Hantz: Tell my wife Calpurnia that I have a war with the Ethiopians to- night. Abyssinia! Marcus Anthony: Wait a minute, Cae- sar: we are not at war with Ethiopia. Caesar Hantz: But, I must have some excuse so that I can go to Oak Grove to- night. fCnrtainj QF IME MQUNTAI NEEVQ Page Sixty-seven Students Thai Bore Me Everyone has met persons who are ex- ceptionally good bores, and school is a place where quite a few of them congre- gate. This class of humans can be class- ified as insects and animals are, but in- stead of being classed as Coleoptera Cpo- tato beetleb they are classed according to how deeply they bore you. Sometimes we run across students who consistently use million dollar words, when some Seniors and teachers begin to use such lingo, a dictionary is needed to translate their statements. However, such people are usually more humorous than boresome. Another type of person who causes boredom is the fellow who never does his English or algebra lesson, and is always borrowing yours. Oh, how we wish that some of these human parisites would do their own work! The Romeo of the school also bores me very deeplyg such a student is never seen unless he is talking to a girl-and he has a different one every period. No, we're not jealous, just bored. In one of our history classes one Soph- omore, who thinks he is a Republican, and another who favors the Democrats, debate fiercely about politics, such argu- ments bore me greatly. In addition, we sincerely wish that stu- dent actors would control their dramatic emotions. Of course, such ability is to be desired, but it should not be overdoneg as you know, too many soups spoil the cook. Perhaps every person at some time or other appears boring to others, but I am more bored by an egotistical person than by any other of this species of pests. Vive Les Lolly-Pops Friday, April 3, turned out to be a gala occasion in our high school 3 that day climaxed a great contest, in which the boys were pitted against the girls in selling tickets for the faculty play, and to the victors went the prize-lolly-pops! Vive les -lolly-pops! Both girls and boys were asking each other the same ques- tion- Who has won? Rumors concern- ing the outcome were widely circulated, and useless cries of joy and despair filled our halls. And then, when the outcome was announced, there came a mighty cheer from the feminine throats-and from the masculine organs of speech came only a few low moans-the femmes had won! Vive les femmes! After the spoils of the battle had been distributed among the girls, there came that teasing question of the girls, Do you want a bite? But the boys replied with grunts and frowns, their answers being negative. Everywhere the girls held up lolly-pops for the boys to see, and everywhere the boys were simply oxidized -burned up. Thus for three solid hours the girls mercilessly tortured the boys, and those dames thought of every conceivable means of infuriating the boys, in which they succeeded admirably. Lions were made lambs as the girls gnawed or sucked -or however you eat lolly-pops-the 'pops during recitations and in study halls, for the teachers couldn't interfere. Then, when the dismissal bell finally rang, the boys all dived for the exits-to freedom and to some place where there were no girls with taunting remarks. Thus ended a trying day for the boys and teachers of Ligonier High School, and we would still like to know who the suckers were that Friday afternoon. Vive les lolly-pops! Vive les femmes! Vive la hooey! Tl-ill SCMQQL LHSE EDPTKDN K-3 School patrons represented in advertisements. I D I. E W I I. D The Playground of Western Pennsylvania On the Green at Idlewild As a picnic ground IDLEWILD possesses many attractions. Each and every one of the varied amusements is entirely devoid of objec- tionable feafures, and strict compliance with the rules of good conduct is at all times exacted of patrons. This combination of high standard principle of operation has tended to create an air of positive refine- ment throughout the entire area of the tive hundred acres of ground comprising this magnincent recreation center. Throughout, it is con- ducted as a family resort, where ladies and children. unescorted, are afforded as much protection as in their homes. Large, shady picnic groves are at the disposal of visitors. Such recreational facilities as amusement riding devices, outdoor presenta- tions of wholesome merit, ball room, swimming pool and attractive buildings for the dispensing of high grade refreshments, all set amid beautiful landscape surrounding, make Idlewild Park not only a show place, but a distinct credit to the community. TI-IE SCIJCDCDL LIFE EDITIQN Buy Quality Products ' The buying public is slowly but surely awakening to the I fact that economy can never depend on price alone. The price must be right, of courseg it must reflect accurately current costs of material and labor. But in the last analysis, true I economy is the result of fair price, plus quality. ' Our policy in the future as in the past will be not to sacrifice for price. I I L. W. 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