Altoona High School - Horseshoe Yearbook (Altoona, PA)

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CLASS OF 1936 Lay some more wood on the fire Ana' keep our memories aglow. HAT memories do we, the Seniors of 1936, wish to keep aglow? Those of long hours of hard work spent in preparation of lessons sometimes interest- ing, sometimes boresome. Recollections of theories evolved and principles established by those about whom and under whom we have studied? Memories of accomplishments attained through sheer effort and force of will? Remembrances of friendships formed, of contacts with inspirational leaders? Though the members of the Class of 1936 have lived and worked together for the last three years, the memory of each Senior is kept aglow with his own particular interests. As we are about to leave our Alma Mater, let us note some of the high spots in our Class History. SOPHOMORES OF 1933-34' There were two distinct groups in this Sophomore Class, the one to follow the regular scheduled courses, the Progressive to take special experimental training. The end of the first marking period showed our group to be no better and no worse that our predecessors, though we did have a fair representation on the honor roll. Scholastic attainments were supposed to be our chief interest, but football and other activities presented new realms for conquest by the hardy, the venturesome, the talented, the ambitious. The election of officers, which made Joseph Irvin president, and the interesting trip ,to the Farm Show in Harrisburg helped to bring our number into a compact Sophomore group with common interests. The big event of our year, however, came in February when the boys bustled around learning to dance so that each could take a cute little blonde-or brunette- who ugot on her holiday kirtle and gownw to go to the social held on the twenty-third. Not even The Poor Nut put on by the English Department could eclipse such event as the Sophomore Social. I Another year closed, and the Knights of Greenwood could not go forth more gayly than did the Sophomores to their summer vacation, that alluring season to which all students look forward with so much eagerness. A JUNIORS or 1934-35 The summer sun retreated to a more favorable position in the south as our group once more entered the class rooms of A. H. S. The Juniors were almost as puzzled as the Sophomores because of the new schedule put into effect. Nearly all study periods were eliminated by an arrangement of late arrival or early departure from school. The athletic record of Altoona High was exceptionally good during the year. The football team tied for the state championship and the basketball team won in Page Twenty

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SENIOR CLASS COMMITTEES Refreshment Publicity and Decoratwn Janet Ritts, Chairman Helen Maver Bernice Nycum Florence Patton Sara J. Peffer Geraldine Randall Gerald Spalding Philip Sponsler Richard Cross Pauline Wertzberger Margaret McCartney Joan Sutter Betty Dillen f Helen L. Leamer Ruth Sanderson Mildred Yearick Entertainment Morris Levine, Chairman Anna Mae Burkhimer Louise Brennecke Chester Smith Ivan Seaberg Betty Cramer, Chairman Betty Williams Harold Klein Erma Mathes Elda Mae Bair Harold Werft Fred Hagerty Helen Dunmire Margaret Foor William Thomas John Clapper Earl McGarvey Reception James Carothers, Chairman Josephine Eddy Betty Weyandt Virginia Harris Herbert Schirf Horace Harper Geraldine Clark Naomi Lebo Pearl DeRose . F mance Frank Ertl Marie Skipper Wilbur Barr Harold Friedman Don Harrison Marguerite Alleman David Spengler Leo Muri, Chairman Marjorie Klahre Dorothy Frees Gladys Smith Clara Kincaid Robert Beaver SENIOR CLASS SPONSCRS Mr. Lingenfelter, Miss Johns, Miss Bancroft, Mr. Dickey Page Nineteen

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the Tri-County League and in the Districts Five and Six contests. The Juniors held a creditable share of these honors, for their representatives did good Work. Several interesting socials were held, but the climax came with the picnic at lvy Side in June. The chief attractions were games in the afternoon, supper and dancing in the evening. This event closed the Junior activities for the school term. The year was one of work and play, it was marred with failures yet characterized by successes. As the group separated for another vacation, each individual looked forward hopefully to his Senior year. SENIORS OF 1935-36 We returned from vacation enthusiastic over our final year in A. H. S. The first event of importance was the election of officers, the results were gratifying, as the leaders thus designated carried through a fine program. A number of interesting class meetings were held. The HVariety Hour included an unusual array of talent from the Senior ranks. At another meeting Congressman J. L. Snyder gave an address on HNational Defense. Principal Gilbert spoke at one of the sessions on Going to Collegew and Mr. Pegg, on another occasion, took as his subject HVarious Activities lnvolved in Student Governmentfi The social program for the year was well planned. On November 22, the dance and floor show featuring circus stuntsv made a gay evening. Both 'adoorn and dance prizes were given and delicious refreshments were served. A Snow Social, the second number in the year's program, was particularly appropriate because of the record snow fall of the season. Though winter prevailed out of doors and a clever imitation of it was evidenced indoors, there was nothing cold about the atmosphere of the party. The most unusual social affair was the Leap Year dance held in March. The girls called for the boys, escorted them to the dance, and while there heeded the admonition placed on posters which adorned the walls, 'Tick your boy friend for the next dancef' Even when homeward bound the girls held to the tradition of the extra February day. As a climax to the social program of the year, the Senior Banquet was held at Jaffa Mosque on June 1. After the dinner, uHowdy7' Becker7s orchestra furnished music for dancing. The Commencement program, on June 4-, took the form of an original play in three acts, The Past, Present, and Future of Books. The first act included historic scenes from ancient Greece, medieval monasteries, the life of Gutenberg, and the life of Franklin. The second act showed a court room where Wisdom and Justice presided. Politicians, adult and juvenile delinquents, soldiers, engineers, scientists, statesmen, and others were judged as to whether their actions were truly portrayed in modern books. The third act took place in a municipal garden where information was provided in a manner unique and novel. The hopes of far-seeing individuals pictured for the future the talking book, the professor of books, micro-photography ffor the rare and expensive booksj, television, and other possibilities in the World of books. The costumes, a mass of color, added a delightful touch to the picture. Three years of our High School life have passed, for many of us they were bright and happy, but now the members of the Class of 1936 must separate, each to write his own life story. Page Twenty-one