McDowell High School - Kaldron Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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HUB STAFF lst row: R. Byrne, S. Yatesg J. Arnemang B. Cohies, J. Waidleyg S. Malutichg G, DiRienzog R. Mes- sersmithg R. Alfierig C. Evans, J. Allshouse. 2nd row: R. Curtissg J. Hoehng K. Youngg P. Moore' B. Smith, M. Bressling S. Quinn, J. Connerg G. Pease, T. Altman, J. Heideckerg J. Russell, D. Hall, R. Adams, Miss Winder, Advisor. 3rd row: A. Lucas, R. -Zaunaggerg L. Prindle, J. LeJealg H. Tins- mang J. Yochimg E. Newshamg A. Larson, I. Lewis, J. Prindleg D. Hall, C. Risong C. Norton. Growing by leaps and bounds, this year's Hub truly has outdone, any and all, pre- vious editions, and it will be a difficult task for staffs to perform up to par in the future. Many new features were adopted this year, which made the publication equal to that of any school newspaper published in the state. Only three years ago it would have been a remarkable task to sell 350 copies, but as the Hub grew, so did its circulation. This year, 700 copies of each edition were sold, with 800 copies of the super-extra Christmas issue being sold. In extra-curricular activities and promotional stunts, once again the Hub was the forerunner. Many different and unique projects were enacted, with every one of them meeting with the utmost backing and support on the part of the student body, faculty and administration. Football excursions to Corry and Oil City, a basketball excursion to Conneaut, all of which provided excellent transportation for nearly 400 students and alumni, were met with much approval by all. With the profits secured from these excursions, a banner was presented to the school. However, the never-to-be-forgotten, most sensational, and fulfilled function which Millcreek has ever seen, was the Charity Basketball game between the Faculty All- Stars and the Varsity team- It was the top attraction of the year and provided the en- tire audience of 500 people with a performance they will never forget. And last, but not least, was the annual banquet held in honor of graduating sen- iors of the staff, where letters for outstanding service in the field of journalism were presented. All in all, under the excellent supervision of their advisor, Miss Sally Winder, and co-editors, George Pease and Julia Conner, along with the entire staff, a new era in journalism and promotional ideas kept Millcreek bubbling over with enthusiasm. 78

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ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE In order to give the student body a voice in the selection of our school assemblies, Mrs. Hahn organized the Assembly Committee which elected Will Humphries as chairman. Typical of the organizational abilities of this committee was the extemporaneous program of the pre-Christmas season. The A Cappella presented a variety of musical selections pertaining to the season and some of the individual talents of the school in- cluding the faculty were called upon to favor us with their renditions, many of which were selected by popular request from the audience- A few months later we were surprised by another assembly on Abraham Lincoln presented through the kind courtesy of the Lincoln Insurance Company, 1109 G. Dan- iel Baldwin Building. In an attempt to apportion the assemblies over a long period of time, we had an- other one the next week, which was sincerely appreciated by the entire student body. Dr. O. W. Wermingham entertained us with a wonderful lecture illustrating the ne- cessity of a firm code of morals and the folly of ignoring this necessity by relying strictly on the carnal to provide a happy life in these troubled times. Once in a lifetime coups like these characterized the Assembly Committees ac- tivities carried on in spite of the very adverse circumstances imposed upon them by the extremely crowded conditions which necessitated using the auditorium as a study hall. lst row: C. Merchant, Sec-Treas.g W. Humphries, Presidentg Mrs. Hahn, Advisorg S. Kuhn. 2nd row: C. Browng Mr. Nasong J. Eppleyg I. McDonaldg C. Risong P. Moore. 77

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DEBATE CLUB The question for debate this year was, Resolved: All American citizens should be subject to conscription for essential service in time of war. The Millcreek team debated this timely topic in eight debates with city and county schools. There was only one experienced debate this year and that is the reason for their slow start. However, Millcreek can now boast of a winning team as they won three out of the last four contests. The first four debates consisted of the regular five minute speeches, three min- ute questioning, and the three minute rebuttal. Our affirmation team consisted of: Ted Philips, Don Hester, and Eldie Dickey. Those supporting the negative were: Jeanie Boyd, Peggy Moore, and Dick Rowley. Ten minute speeches with five minute rebuttals, the method used in colleges today, proved to be very interesting for the last debates. Our affirmative then supported by Don Hester and Eldie Dickey-the negative by Jeanie Boyd and Dick Rowley. To complete the season, a debate banquet was held on Monday, March 31 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Lawrence Park.Millcreek was the only school which had two representatives taking part in the debate that evening. They were Eldie Dickey and Jeanie Boyd. It was only the capable coaching of Miss Shanor that guided the teams and kept the club a smooth running organization. She was aided by the officers who were: Dick Rowley as President, Peggy Moore as Secrxtary, and Don Hester as Treasurer. The purpose of the Debate Club is to encourage students to think intelligently and logically. A by-product of debating is the development of the art of expressing one- self clearly and convincingly, which is an asset in later life. E. Dickey, D, Hester, J. Boyd. '79 Row 1: D. Seigristg R. Harringtong P. Mooreg Miss Sfhanor. Row 2: D. Rowley, B. Pierceg T. Phillipsg