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

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DONALD ABBOTT ••Lute” The boy with the loudest and best laugh in the school ! Donnie's main goal is to get out of school. Makes quite a hit as a salesman, especially in selling himself. We hear he commutes to Aitch. Could it be that there is a huge selling job there? NATALIE BARNETT Nan The Blonde Bomber, with eyes as blue as indigo and that’s no “punk —I mean bunk. An all-around sport, “Nan likes to swim, dance, and eat. In her spare time, she types, studies, and as for the rest—we’ll leave that up to you. DONNA BLAIR “Don” Don”. our saxaphonist. hails from Six Mile Run. and is fond of all type of music. She has a pleasing personal charm which should go far toward the realiza- tion of her ambition—to become a nurse. Do any of you fellows feel sick ? Don’s favorite pastimes are dancing, driving a car. and playing basketball. MAE BRENNAN Maizie” When you can't find Mac in her room, she will be in the office dit- toing. Her ambition is to be a private secretary to some lucky senator in Washington. She likes to sew very well. Her favorite pastime is playing the piano. Lots of luck. Mae! VAUGHN BAILEY One of our ex-G. I’ who re- turned to our school to complete his education. However. since Vaughn needs only one credit to re- re’ve his diploma, he has arranged with our supervising principal to complete that credit outside of school. It was nice having you, Vaughn. Lots of luck !! SETTIMIA BARTOLA “Tootsie This small dark haired girl from Six Mile Run is one of the hardest workers in the Senior Class. When- ever anything needs to be done, she always responds willingly. She likes to sing and dance and is a member of the High School Chorus. Home Economics is also one of her interests and we predict that lucky will be the lad who is able to snatch” Settimia for she can Bake a cherry pie, Billy Boy. Billy Boy !” WALTER BONE Skip Mr. Bone’s main ambition is to take up aviation. From his re- marks in English class we would say he is up in the air quite a bit, Walter is seldom seen without his side-kick. George McCavitt. Could it be that he is learning art from the old master ? At any rate he can draw rather well, and would make a fine plane designer, that is, if Uncle has no future designs for him. The best sport in the class as evidence by his attempting the Paul Jones at the Valentine Party. Good going. Walter ! JEAN BUSSARD Jean's address is Hickory Hill or Defiance—take your choice. You wouldn’t believe this but this quiet little girl has wild ideas. Her only wish is for the gay Wild West, where there is plenty of Cowboy- Music. coyotees and oranges. Buzz , as she is known to her friends, is a very good sewer and cook. TWENTY

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Goblins and ghosts ruled supreme wlien tin Juniors sponsored the Hallowe’en Party. Games, contests, dancing, to say nothing about eats, were the highlights of the affair. .Surprises were many as masks were shed and identities revealed. What a night for the J uniors! in the s|M rts lime-light, the Juniors excelled Heffner, Rickalmugh, Stapleton and Ryan gave a good account of themselves in football. When the call came for basket- ball, Meek, CimhaJista, and Mcllott won berths on the Varsity team. Journalism was given a place in class affairs and several editions of “Chips” were edited entirely by the Juniors, which met with hearty approval of the student l ody. In the music department, many Juniors exhibited their talents, namely in the Band, and Glee Club. Manspeaker, Elder, Ross, and Walker composed four of the girls sextette, which rendered many special numl ers throughout the year. The May Festival held indoors was a colorful affair, and the Juniors who were in attendance at the Queen’s Court were Juanita Walker and Jean Hooper. The final achievement of the year was the Junior Prom, and what a gala event it was! The guests witnessed a hit of Old Holland transplanted into the gymnasium. The Windmill, with its Dutch Garden, and tulips in profussion made the scene one which no student will ever forget. The girls in their formal gowns, dancing to the music of Joe Knepper and his Orchestra, added the traditional touch, which is necessary for every Prom’s success. When the final curtain dropped at the Commencement season, the Juniors looked for- ward eagerlv to their Senior year. SENIOR YEAR The year 19 1.5 saw 62 Seniors start their final term in Saxton-Llberty High School. Getting down to work in earnest the following officers were elected: President, Eddie Kickabaugh, Vice President, Renny Meek, Secretary, Juniata Walker, Treasurer, Martha Lou Moreland. Advisors, Misses Long and McCahan. An important event was the receiving of tin Senior rings which had been ordered the previous year How proud and happy each classman was as Ik strolled down the halls wearing his new jewelry, much to the envy of the under-classmen. It was not long before many of these same under-classmen were wearing various of these rings, as a mark of real friendship??? In the Hallowe’en Parade, the “Ghost House”, which represented hours of hard work by members of the class, won first-prize. A picture of the float is printed else- where in this book. The same week practically every Senior turned out for tlie Spooky High School Hallowe’en Party as guests of the Juniors. The gymnasium was decoretcd fittingly for the affair. Prizes were awarded and many eyes popped when the Judges awarded the coveted first prize to the underwear twins; who later were revealed as Miss E. Hoover and Mrs. Garlu r. After much delilieratlon a contract was given to The Huntingdon Daily News for publishing of the year book annual, a bigger and better “BLOCK”. Herewith is the results of the effort of many in tlie class. The various departmental heads were: Editor, Grace Solomon. Business Manager, Catherine Cuicci, Art Editor, George Me- Oavitt, Faculty Advisors, Mrs. Garber and Miss McCahan To help defray expenses of the year book a play “Janie” was given by a cast composed of High School Students, under the direction of Miss Pandolfino and Messrs. Wolfgang and Sharpe. Senior members of this caste were, George McCavitt, Grace Solo- mon, Jack Hallman, Tom Heffner, and Helen Heister. The efforts were well worth while, for a nice sum was realized. Sports occupied much of the Seniors attention with Heffner, Defilwuigh, Ricka- baugh, Foore, Stapleton, Cimbalista, and Chaney playing varsity football. In basketball, Cimbalista, Foore, Defibaugh, Meek, Jenkins, and Mcllott saw varsity service. The faculty were hosts to the entire Student body at a Valentine Party on Feb- ruary 1 J. The gym was decorated with hearts galore, and the entire evening was a “bang- up” affair. A King and Queen of Hearts was crowned in an impressive ceremony and one of the Senior damsels was elected Queen, namely, Juanita Walker. The King was Joe Sharke. Few will ever forget the program given by the faculty It was unique and origi- nal, consisting of Lion Tamer Acts, Ping-Pong Exhibitions, Minstrel Numbers, and last, but not least, tin Hawaiian solo dance by Miss “X”. A grateful group of Seniors pre- dicted it the years most outstanding affair. The enlarged Wildcat Band had many Seniors as memtiers, and in chorus work, the class also was well represented. This attested to the unusual musical ability of the various Senior members. Probably, the most worthwhile event was the Senior Play, “Pride and Prejudice”, given April la? and 13, in the gymnasium. Expert acting upon the part of each member of tlu east, including the most minute detail of the stage, gave evidence of excel- lent direction upon the part of Misses Hess and E. Hoover. Commencement season found each Senior engaged in work and festivities which is typical of every Senior year. The most impressive event of all moved like clock-work. Who will ever forget the Processional or the unusual message of the speaker as he stressed the problems which the youth will be called upon to face in this post-war world. The presentation of Diplomas added the last note of earnestness to the event and upon receiving these precious documents, and singing the Alma Mater, the class of 46 had passed into history. NINETEEN

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RALEIGH CHANEY Another blonde from Defiance who shown an unusual love for Uncle Sam and has joined the Army. He hopes to stay there twenty years, but one never can predict about Chaney. “Chaney” is especially fond of dancing. When consulted as to his feminine likes. Raleigh says that he loves them all. JOHN CIMBALISTA Ripper” The tallest athlete in the class, likes both basketball and football. He hails from North Point and doesn’t care who knows it. Wher- ever you see Jenkins and Defibaugh. there is the other member of the Big 3. namely Cimbalista. “Rip- per” has definite likes and dislikes, and he definitely dislikes public speaking. John’s ambition is to become a detective. WILLIAM CLAWSON “Bob” A small” boy from Woodcock Valley, who is seen in Saxton quite frequently. Folks say it is not on school business either. He stands “pat” for small flivers either black or green. Bob has recently taken to tooting the bass horn and this combined with his other business should really get him somewhere. KENNETH DIXON “Ken” The man with a deep voice w’ho can really toot” the clarinet, “Ken” has many friends and many interests. Aside from his musical ability, rumor has it, he is intensely interested in Editor”ial work. If this “Block” is the fruits of his interest, we say Go to it, Ken.” Will wedding bells ring? To this “Kenny” has no answer. SILVIN CHIARIZIA “Si” Tall, dark and handsome. Si” hails from the city of Saxton itself. Is a gentleman of no mean ability in algebra and wants to take up aviation as a career. He likes to bowl, but has recently taken a dis- tinct fancy to dancing and the girls say that he is learning fast. At all football games. Si” was in evidence with the notebook and pencil and little in the line of de- tail escaped his view. A good “writer-upper” we’d say. Chiarixia is seen quite frequently in the Hopewell section, and when ques- tioned don't be surprised if you hear him croon. “I Was Seeing Nellie Home.” Expects to accept Uncle Sam’s proposition at graduation. CATHERINE CIUCCI “Katrinka” This girl hails from Dudley and they don’t come any sweeter. She is an outstanding student and ex- cels in business. As business manager of the Block”. Katrinka” did an outstanding job. She is partial to the Navy and we don’t doubt but that it will be Anchors Aweigh one of these days. If so. what a lucky guy! DONALD DEFIBAUGH “Defi” Defi” is one of the most like- able chaps in the school. He is prominent in all school affairs, es- pecially basketball and dramatic work. His main ambition is to be an Engineer, and he is working to- ward that end. From the way he can engineer his way with a cer- tain Senior, we predict he has a swell future before him. Defi” says the only place he has failed in engineering was in trying to engineer himself from typing class. Mrs. Garber and Mr. Haring fur- nished the interference. PATTY ELDER Pat” Pat” is one of our local girls who is always busy both in school and out of school. With dark hair and a fair complexion, this young lady attracts many friends both young and old. Whether it be toot- ing the French horn in the band or making a pair of false teeth in Dr. Thomas' office. Pat” shows efficiency. Her main desire is to be a nurse and with her patience and personality she is sure to come through. Don’t you feel sick “Clawson ? TWENTY-ONE