Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

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CLASS HISTORY The time has cone for the 1945 history to be written. But, no, it is not being written here and now, but rather was being written ever since September 1942. It is not being written by one person, or by a handful of students, but is written by the deeds and actions of the entire senior class. Let us compare our class histories to a book, and each class as a chapter in that book. As r-j opes the'.book'.to Ch .pt r 4!3,- vo see about 150 sophomores enter S. H. S. in the autumn of '42. They're an average class. Some will prove to be leaders in scholastic attainment, some in athletics, and some will be remembered for their outstanding personalities. But all of them are eager to start writing their class history. It looks interesting; so lots start reading. The first few months were spent in adjusting themselves to different subjects of study, becoming acquainted with new friends, and striving to please the faculty members. To most of them it was quite confusing. In this their sophomore year, a big step was taken in the history of the school. It was the introduction of the student council. The first year of student government may have had its faults, but they were determined to remedy them. Under the sponsorship of the nculy-elected , student council more dances and fun nights were held. By the time the-y were starting to take a liking to the school, the shutters were closed and school was .over for the term. This same group of students resumed their studies as juniors the following September. They now moved to new quarters on the second floor. Their first experience in school thrills as a class was their presentation of the junior play, Young, Tailing and Able. This was under the capable direction of Miss Morgan. Another exporienco in junior dramatics, was the junior declamation contest. John Thomas v on first prizo among the boys, and the privilege of entering the county contest. Dorothy Kline captured first prize in the girls contest. Toward the close of their junior year they elected their class officers. They chose Evan Davies as president, Francis Bobal as vice president, Helen Papay as secretary, and John Babyak as treasurer. Their favorite colors were blue and gold. Sometime during March their class rings arrived. Solid gold was the only style available, but regardless, they were proud to wear them. Their junior year came to a fitting climax with the prom. Smith Hall was really decked-out that night. A big, yellow moon and palm trees gave the impression of a south sea island. Harry Romig's orchestra furnished the music. Nov v c arrive at the last portion of Chapter 45 But, believe me, the bast is yot to come, so lets continue. Their senior year started in a fitting manner by • winning' the Turkey D-.y game against the annual rivals, Palmerton, by the score of 12-0. As a result of Sl t-ington's excellent grid playing Edgar Kern and Charles Person represented SIat-ington on the League's all-star team. The senior play was presented on March 23rd. Miss Mclnerncy, a new-comer to the faculty supervised the play. She earned the thanks for its success. That is as far as Chapter 45 is re-cordod. Only the members of the class can complete the job. Writing space is getting short, the Farewell Dance, and graduation itself is all that remains to be written. But hen graduation comes around, it v ill not be a vory happy event for our class. Partly because we hate to leave, but mostly because we will not be united as a class. Many of the senior boys have marched away to serve their country. But when graduation night comes, our thoughts v ill be with them, and wo know they will bo with us in spirit. So we turn the page on Chapter 45, and novo on t-o make place for Chapter 46. Our chapter in high school days is completed, our class will separate, but v c v ill begin anew by writing a new chapter in our lives.

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June Junibelle 7 illiams Walnutport ACTIVITIES: Dramatics (2,3) Debate (2,3) Chorus (2) Music Club (l) Student Council (3) Junior Classical League (1) Drum Majorette (o) Monitor (3) Gym Club (2,3) Reflections (3) National Honor Society (3) Junior Declamation (3) Volley Ball (1.2) Easketball (3) HOBBIES: Swimming, dancing, roller skating AMBITION: To reach my highest goal Ruth Chickie” Williams Slatington ACTIVITIES: Music (l,3) Slate (3) Soft- ball (1,2) Volleyball (1,2) Basketball (1.2) Dramatics (3) Chorus (1,2) HOBBIES: Roller skating, bowling, -wolf- ing, loafing AMBITION: To be an efficient nurse May Ada Yoanish Slatington ACTIVITIES: Chorus (1,2,3) Slate (1,2, 3) Drum Majorette Corps (3) Gym Club (2.3) Monitor (3) National Honor Society (2.3) Basketball (3) Reflections (3) HOBBIES: Swimming, reading, sewing AMBITION: Army Nurse Sherwood Popeye Yenser Slatington ACTIVITIES: Dramatics (2,3) HOBBIES: Camping, hiking AMBITION: To be a professional scouter Grace E, Zellnor Slatington ACTIVITIES: Chorus (1,2,3) Dramatics (3) HOBBIES: Dancing, swimming, listening to the radio, movies AMBITION: To be a success in life

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STUDENT COUNCIL