Saxton Liberty High School - Block Yearbook (Saxton, PA)

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V e sotft o Seniors SEVENTEEN

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SEATED—M. Davis, C. Rood. J. Walker, E. Jenkins. E. Rickabaugh, L. liarnett; G. Solomon. STANDING—T. Ciucci. E. Dixon. Mr. Haring. G. Hussard. L. Meek. The Student Council This year marked the beginning of a Student Council in the Saxton-Liberty Schools. Early in the year this group was formed by the various classes selecting Repre- sentatives as follows: Five from Seniors, three from Juniors, two from Sophomores, and one from the Freshman class. These Representatives thus composed the Council and elected the following officers: President ..............................................Evan Jenkins Vice President.........................................Eddie Rickabaugh Secretary ...........................................Juanita Walker Advisor .....................................Mr. Paul Haring The purposes as outlined in the new Constitution were to: 1. Have a democratic organization which will promote better cooperation between the students and faculty. 2. Promote activities that will stimulate school spirit. J. Handle matters of student conduct referred to by the faculty or principal. 4. Develop a respect of school projK rty. 5. Promote the scholastic and moral tone of the high school and thus maintain high standards of honor, loyalty and service. Committees were selected to inspect lockers, bulletin boards, and to take care of the gymnasium at noon hour. At the meetings this group discussed various items for the good of the school and student body in general. Action was also taken at these meetings upon requests and sug- gestions of the various classes. The Council requested that the Secretary write to various schools securing copies of Constitutions and By-Laws. With these as a guide the organization succeeded in drafting an efficient Constitution and By-Laws. This body of Laws was later voted upon and ratified by the student body in their regular assembly. T hus the beginning of a self-governing student body was one of the new invoca- tions of the Class of ’46. SIXTEEN

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Class History FRESHMEN YEAR Probably no class can boast of a history such as that of 194fi. From beginning to end, it is extraordinary and contains rather unusual happenings. Are you interested? Then glance at the Freshman year, and with your permission we will divide its events into two parts, namely the Broad Top Preshies and the Saxton Liberty Greenies. BROAD TOP FRESHMEN Starting out at Broad Top as green Freshmen, a class of fifty elected the fol- lowing officers: Section A -President, lx nny DeLuke; Secretary, Peggy Lundquist; Treasurer, Peggy Lundquist. Section B—President, Benny Meek; Secretary, Donna Williams; Treasurer, Meriam Shah. The most important event of the year was the Hallowe'en Party sponsored by the Library Club. Cider was the favorite drink, a little too strong for “Deffie”, “Chaney and “Spanky”, who maybe imbibed too freely. The grim tragedy of fire in February, 1943, disrupted the year and after a few days vacation, school was resumed above Lcwi ' store in Defiance. Many happy times are recalled in this building. “Broad Toppers” will remember how Mrs. Monahan nailed the windows shut so no one would fall out, and tin other incident in which she lost her false teeth while yelling at Clair Young. Graduation exercises were held June 4th, at which time this group received their diplomas and entered from Junior High to Senior High School. SAXTON LIBERTY FRESHMEN A green looking bunch of 7 i students wandered from various sections into Sax- ton Liberty tor the beginning of their Freshman year. What a time they had, getting acquainted and learning the routine of a new school system. All of the group will recall tin many times they wandered up one hall and down another, only to discover that the class for which they were searching was right next door. Were they embarrassed? Ask the dignified Sophomores. .Several months elapsed and the advisors felt the greenness had evaporated suf- ficiently to permit the election of class officers. They were as follows: President, Joe Shark; Vice-President, Kenny Dixon; Secretary-Treasurer, June Shetrom. The main Freshman event of the year was the Hat Sale. Bill Cypher served as auctioneer and the sum of $58.00 was realised, not to speak of the many original creations that adorned the heads of the Freshmen during the remainder of the day. May Queen attendants representing the Freshmen in her Majesty’s Court were June Shetrom and Jean Hooper. Thus, a happy year was brought to a close. SOPHOMORE YEAR As Sophomores the two classes of 1940 were merged when Broadtop traveled by bus to Saxton-1 .i! crty and the meml ership of lw th class and school was greatly increased. Once again the students had to become acclamated to new situations as to school program, friends and other routine. This was soon accomplished and the Sophomore year began in full swing. Officers elected were: President, Joe Shark, Vice President, Benny Meek; «Secretary, Grace Solomon; Treasurer, Jimmy Mort; Advisors, Mrs. Beese, Misses McCahan and Pandolfino. The group made their first Public appearance in an assembly play, given by Miss Pandolfino’s home room, and the audience responded wildly to the antics of Joe Shark as “Elmer”. Miss McCahan’s home room presented a court trial as an assembly program and this further attested to the dramatic ability of tin Sophomores. The class was well represnted in sports, several members actually making varsity football as well as securing berths on the basketball squad. Happy Hollow proved a retreat for many events noteworthy among them the Weiner Roast. One spring night found all Sopliomores in their best bib and tuckers for the main social event of their year—the Sophomore Hop. Girls and fellows danced in the gayly decorated gym, to the tunes of the school victorola. The May Queen was crowned in a Story Book Setting with Mother Goose Rhymes as the background theme. Sophomore attendants to Queen Hennessey were Natalie Bar- nett and Jean Hooper. Commencement activities of that year witnessed many Sophomores in the Glee Club, Band and Chorus. The merger of Broad Top and Saxton-Liberty 46'ers seemed to l»c complete, and all looked forward to their Junior year. JUNIOR YEAR A self-confident and eager bunch of Juniors thronged the halls of Old S. L. H. S. on the opening day to start another school year. Number 9 strong, they soon exhibited a leadership and protective attitude to the under-classmen. Officers were elected as follows: President, Evan Jenkins; Vice President, Benny Meek; Secretary, Peggy Manspeaker; Treasurer, Grace Solomon; Advisors, were the Misses Long and McCahan. The group realized the need for money-making and so each home football game found them in charge of the refreshment stand. This industriousness enabled them to reap a nice profit for their treasury. EIGHTEEN