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SEARCHING Carol Pailos, Secretary, Diller Helman, Vice Presid THE SENIOR CLASS . . . This was it. This was our Senior Year. All of Us had looked forward to it, but now that it was upon us, some of our number began to wonder whether it was really what they wanted. After all, the completion of this year would bring with it a tremendous change in our lives, but there was little time for any of us to try to predict what that change would mean. First to occupy our attention was the organiza- tion of the class. David W. Samuel was appointed as our class adviser, and the election of class officers gave us Glenn Keiper as president, Diller Helman as vice president, Robert Berish as treasurer, and Carol Pallos as secretary. Almost immediately we began the work of replenishing our treasury in anticipation of our Senior Trip. The first few months of school were set aside for the selling of wallets, bracelets, Christmas cards, and stationery. Some of the financial endeavors were combined with pleasure. For instance, the Pigskin Prance in September followed a football theme, and the October dance picked up the spirit of Hallowe'en and was named the Bums' Bounce. Cider and ginger bread were on hand for refreshments, and everyone had a great time. The Coronation Ball in January was one of the most important events on the school's social calender. The Class selected -Xxx s NEW HORIZONS ent, Glenn Keiper, President, Robert Berish, Trfasurer Ronald Smith and Nancy Feightner as its king and queen, The entire school was proudly aware of the contribution to sports by members of the Senior Class. Football, basketball, baseball, and track were all indebted to Senior athletes. Unwilling to be outdone by their male counter- parts, the Senior girls did their share in Richland sports' circles. Twice they loosed their wrath against the Johnstown Center University of Pittsburgh Girls' Basketball Team, and twice they came through victoriously. The first game was played on the Cypress Avenue floor, and the second on our home floor before a crowd of five hundred students. Richland's team consisted of Carol Pallas, Darleene Beck, lllene Holsinger, Florence Livingston, Beverly Kramer, and Janet Rogers. Three Student Council offices were filled by Senior boys. Ron Smith was chosen president in an election held in April, '54. Ron was also presi- dent of the West Central Pennsylvania Conference of Student Councils. Jim Caldwell and Bob Decker won the offices of vice president and treasurer respectively. Rest Assured was the title of our Class Play. Director David W. Samuel was assisted by Phyllis Freeburn as student director. The cast, headed by
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Robert Berish, included Frank Smith, lllene Holsinger, George Kleban, Glenn Keiper, Barry Sipes, Lois Medling, Barbara Ziants, Francis Hlavay, and Darleene Beck. Membership in the National Honor Society was granted to seven members of the class. This honor went to Elizabeth Chontas, Robert Nagrant, Robert Berish, Glenn Keiper, Phyllis Freeburn, Donna Bloom, lllene Holsinger, Rosalie Charney, and Stanley Kronen. All through the various music groups there was a generous sprinkling of Senior talent. Following the preference of the maiority, the class visited the nation's Capitol, Washington, D, C., on April l8, 19, 20. Enjoying the advantages of a guided tour, the class visited the points of great- est historical significance. One of the most enjoyable experiences on the trip was a moonlight excursion trip down the Potomac River, Exciting as our Washington trip was, things were very much astir when we returned home. Preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom were well under way, and May 7, the crowning social event of our school days was upon us. The Juniors went all-out in their effort to make the Prom second to none, and not a detail was overlooked in their effort to accomplish their aim. We danced to the music of Dave Dysert in the beautifully decorated gymnasium. So much happened during the next few weeks that weeks passed like days. Baccalaureate was held on Sunday, May 22. Class Day followed with the program centering around a baseball theme. Any attempt at a description of these last days of high school would prove inadequate. lt is better that each one remember the events in his own way. However, Commencement exercises on May 26 brought an end to the thrills and experiences of twelve years in school. These are not really the outcasts of the Senior Class. They are a group of girls who were assigned to Mrs, Ruth Brewer in the Home Economics Department for home room. Of course they look nice, but why shouldn't they? They have everything a young girl's heart could desire, that is, almost everything. They have an ironing board and iron, a washer, and plenty of mirrors. lncidentally, we don'7 know whether ar not anyone noticed that there are no boys in this home YOOTTI. ' .., .-Z:- .Wa Z 2 I Ugg mm s ...N F1 S., , 2,5 w W .- sz fav : fi ' Y fi' '7 H, W t , 1 .' ..5:.k: .sf W X fre -2 N55 . ., I X' K Livingston Ziants Shatter Holslnger Tyl r Allen Beck Stevens Guin Kruse
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