Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

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-,v -SsV .. vvsVy.■ nsg Qs CLASS Or 1943 sD Art Howey Claience Kern ElwoocJ Deiberf Francis Leiby George Marshal Leonard Owens Leroy Moyer Paul Mack Paul Wagarnan Wm. Arndt Thomas Rowlands

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94 ‘ Cl la5E HJSTO.xY Vc was just in the ff-.ll of 1939 , that 135 raw recruits entered the instructive buildings of Camp Slatington Hya School. The faculty, as our supe--if'rs, helped us untiringly to step into th.-.s new phase of life. Ambitions, abilities, and detemination were the de-o'-.ci’ig factors which finally settled the question of which branch of service we s. rule enter. This accomplished, we to -(c up our duties and activities. Then, a little more confident, and , for the most part, better trained; we took up our first class rrivate instruc-tion as sophomores. By now, wo were mere accustomed to the routine,and found f’oon for Off-duty activities. Among the most prominent was our local Cantoen (•Smith Hall) where our more active could let out their stored up energy. Here, I.lr. William Reese, a huslcy general, entered our ranks. Under his able leadership, our football team began to make a name for itself. Following its example, our basketball and baseball teams also began to pep up . Having attained the required standards, wo started our Junior term as Corporals. How our training was really progressing; and, in the case of many of our oonrndes, prospering as well. But it was not all work; memberships in our various clubs, band, orchestra, chorus, athletics, and other extra, curricular activities, became more and more numerous. At this point. Hr. Cle 'ton Clifford joined our staff. Our Junior Play,under Miss Morgan's direction, was entitled, A.ll Ort A.ccount Of Luella . Stukcy Hopper was a football hero who was troubled by the intor-f ences of big sister, Lu llr. Wo thin’ the com- dy was a great success. Thj Junior Declamation Contest was hold in April. There w.-ro two sections, with separate prizes for the boy and girl participants. RoscNci Mark-oil oapturad the girl's prize;Rob'-rt Betzen berger won the boys prize, adding a?.co the coveted first arise in the County Declamation Contest According to army regulations, vt elected our officors with Dale ftoagna-as President; Frank Yale, Vice Presi dent; Ella Handwork, Secretary; Annette Greene, Treasurer. For our troop colors wo chose royal blue and gold, and ‘yd a choice between onyox or gold rings. On Hay 27th, we reached the clim.x of our Corporalship in the form of our Junior Prom and Banquet. Bud Rador furnished the music for tho Prom; while o”r local talent entertained ys at the Banquet. At last we have attained the envied position of Sergeants-----Soniors. Rooms 24 and 18 have bocome our barracks. It is our turn to tantalize tho buck privates; now we are the admired troop. Many of our instructors have either changed or left our battalion. Mr. Prostwood ha.s succeeded Hr. Loidich; Mr. Kistlor has stepped into Hr. Acker's niece; Mr.Snyder has taken Hr. Hausman's place; Hiss Noll and Hr. Fries are new additions to our Commercial Department. Everyone recognizes their excellent work As soldiers wo realize and appreciate the fact that sono of our privileges cannot bo carried on. However, our class will be the instigator of a new and perhaps lasting event-------a Senior Banquet and Prom. It was not whrt we had anticipated for those four years, but it gave us something to which wo might cling. How, our training is drawing to a closo. Ho must decide what kind of soldiers, whether success or failures, vc will bocome in life's gigantic sr. y. Many of our boys have or wi11 step out of cur ranks into the ranks of Uncle Sam. Our preliminary instruction Tins been of tho boot; but it remains for us, alone, to make the knowledge work.

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 senior yore FAVORITE SUBJECT English FAVORITE SPORT Basketball FAVORITE DANCE BAUD Harry James FAVORITE NEWSPAPER Morning Call FAVORITE RADIO STAR FAVORITE NEWS COMMENTATOR Dowell Thomas BEST MOTION PICTURE OF THE TEAR Mrs. Miniver FAVORITE MAGAZINE Life FAVORITE NOVELIST Faith Baldwin MOST POPULAR SONG I Had The Craziest Dream 'm) O Jsy IKfi FAVORITE FILM STAR John Payne MOST VALUABLE RADIO PROGRAM The Quiz Kids O 9 3 O O to BEST YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL Senior