Philipsburg Osceola Area High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Philipsburg, PA)

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emona Maier? ,cjfte 64144 FRESHMEN BORN September l, 1941 to Philipsburg High School, a class of 1944. The new mem- bers Were described as a robust group with a healthy pair of lungs. Full of lite, as any nor- mal Philipsburger should be, they enjoyed the pleasures of a peaceful country. FIRST time any members gained recogni- tion was when our athletes became star mem- bers ot the Iunior High football, wrestling, and basketball squads. Wrestling letters were Won by Ted Slipko and Dick Lux. Many of our members became interested in the band, or- chestra, and choir and were privileged to have Mr. Manner's fine leadership. UNFORGETTABLE were Wilma Purks and Iim Fauth and supporting players in the Fresh man class play, A Ready Made Family di- rected by Mr. Skelton. ELECTED to represent the class were, lack Paul as President, Madeline Pee as Vice Presi- dent, David Gearhart as Secretary, and Ned Dobson as Treasurer. VIVID IMPRESSIONS were made by the HalloWe'en party with its attractive side booths, the Christmas party, when Ned Dobson was Santa Claus, and the Valentine party when the boys searched for hearts around the gym. SOPHOMORES TANNED and ENTHUSIASTIC members of the Sophomore class returned in the fall to es- tablish a name for themselves in P. H. S. The effects of the United States's entry into the war in December, 1941 were beginning to be seen in the restlessness of the boys in our class. SECOND year we contributed Varsity and Iunior Varsity football athletes, many of whom were star players. Boys interested in basket- ball and Wrestling also did their part to uphold the Sophomore name. The ability ot our many musicians increased under the leadership ot Mr. Manner in the musical organizations. PRIVILEGED were we when we were allowed to make a trip to Washington, D. C. with the Iuniors. COMMENDABLE were Betty Lou Harvey and Harold McCoy and cast in the comedy Waiting At the Church , directed by Mrs. Grundy, and our presentation of the comedy Georgie Porgie . Among the CONFUSED memories of our Sophomore year were the start of gas rationing, beginning of a Red Cross Club, First Aid Courses, and other War-winning activities. WISE were we when we elected the follow- ing ofticers: President, Madeline Pee: Vice President, Robert Mitchell: Secretary, Dick Boyle: and Treasurer, Ned Dobson. The Mountaineer - 12

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IUNIORS OUTSTANDING memories of this year are the thoughts of fathers, brothers, friends and classmates marching oft to War. Many of us took part time jobs, enrolled in Victory Classes, and all of us invested our extra money in stamps and war bonds. We began to become more considerate and intelligent men and wo- men as the seriousness of war became appar- ent in our lives. THIRD year we strengthened our reputa- tion of producing good athletes by contributing many lettermen to the Varsity football, basket- ball, and wrestling squads. Also our musically talented students continued to be an asset to our band, orchestra, and choir. CAPTIVATING were lere McCamley and Bette Cole and cast in the comedy Young April , which was directed by Mr. Elwood Shade. EFFICIENT officers were chosen in the per- sons of: Madeline Pee, President, David Gear- hart, Vice Presidenty Patricia Oelbermann, Sec- retaryg and loshua Freeburg, Treasurer. SENIORS RETURNED for the last long stretch, the class of '44 saw many of its classmates missing from their usual places, because they had had joined some branch of the service. Army Air Corps and Navy tests were given to our boys. The courses of the school were geared for victory. FOURTH year reached a climax in our athletic and musical abilities. The athletes proved their progress in our outstanding foot- ball and basketball teams. The musicians had made noteworthy advancement and proved it at the annual spring concert. TALENTED were Clarabelle Harper and lere McCamley in the Senior Class play Six- teen in August , under the leadership of Mr. Skelton. The supporting players also dis- played much dramatic talent. DRAGGED out the rest of the spring. The weather was tantalizing, but the Seniors were insensible to all but final exams. G Dick Lux . . Dick Boyle. . . . . President Arden Southard . . . Secretary Bud Iones . . . . Treasurer . Vice President L IN RETROSPECT, running for the bus, the Spring band concert, our exciting athletic trays, our dash to the candy stand for a Blue and White or our chats with the boy or girl across the aisle may be the fondest memories of our school days for some of us. For others it may be the outstanding achievements we have made. Whatever our memories, they will serve to assure us all, that despite war with the changes and inconveniences it has caused, the class of '44 was truly an extra special class. PASSED on Iune l, 1944, at Philipsburg High School, the class of l944. 132 members described as thoughtful, intelligent citizens of tomorrow. The Mountaineer - 13