Altoona High School - Horseshoe Yearbook (Altoona, PA)

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Miss Lentz M. Patronik, S. Matry, M. Gilbert B. Simmers. Quit .feaque . Friendliness, Loyalty . . . Traditions of the League The Girls League, an organization of which every girl in high school auto- matically becomes a member upon en- trance into the school, is one with very high democratic ideals. Each girl is given the same opportunities to develop into healthy-minded, up-right citizens. Through the clubs sponsored by the Girls League, the girls can develop their special interests and talents. The first League meeting was held Sep- tember 3, at which time the officers, elected the year before, were presented to the group. At a general meeting on the twenty-sixth of September the officers were officially installed in the Roosevelt audi- torium. At this time the officers were pre- sented with the various symbols of their office by Miss Savage, a past president of the league. ln October an interesting and educational art program was given by Miss Plitt. The purpose of the program was to develop the power of observation and to promote an appreciation of art, In De- cember, Girls League honor pins were presented by Mr. Maddocks to the girls with outstanding records in scholarship. Programs presented by the different clubs proved interesting and entertaining. A play entitled Rich Man, Poor Mani' was enthusiastically received by the students. In April the campaigns for election gqt under way. Girls were nominated for different oflices by the League through home rooms, and the campaign was in full swing, with each nominee looking forward to serving the Girls League. Executive Committee, the Power behind the Girls League Program.

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6744401 Democratic Procedures Exemplified The selection of class officers in Altoona High School is a matter of the pupils' choice. The only qualification of a voter is that he be a member of the class for whose officers he votes. The class officers preside over class meetings and lead the other class activities. ln addition to its regular oliicers, each class has an executive committee comprised of Eve membersg the members of the exec- utive committee serve as chairmen of the different class committees. These commit- tees, made up of voluntary members, function as the different activities require their services. At various times during the year, the different classes sponsor dances and socials. The proceeds from these are de- posited in the class treasury. Truly the classes, in governing them- selves, embrace the practices of a demo- SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Cohen, M. Daubenspeck, J. Jarkiewicz Grimshaw. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS L.. Sacks, R. Piper, P. Lafferty, M. Yorgy. soPHoMoRE cLAss OFFICERS Standing-J. Shaffer, B. Mallery. cratic nation. Seated-B. Morrison, C. McClellan

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EWG Enthusiasts Sponsor Worthwhile Activities The Boys Federation of the Altoona High School is an organization sponsored by Irvin S. Cress, who is also dean of boys. ln the Federation motto, 4'Everytime a boy goes bad a good man dies, the boys may find food for thought. I Every boy, upon his entrance to the Senior High School, automatically becomes a member of the Boys Federation and has a right to take part in every activity promoted by the organization. The Federation sponsors many clubs as extra curricular activities for boys. These groups, which meet every other Thursday, may be very helpful in moulding and building character. They may develop in- terest in hobbies, they may promote social life and foster a friendly interest in fellow studentsg they may give guidance in the choice of a vocation, or they may foster an appreciation of the finer things of life. Twice each month programs in the audi- torium are sponsored by the Federation, and these are presided over by the presi- dent. The boys are divided into two as- sembly groupsg with this arrangement each group enjoys one Federation assembly every month. The programs this year have featured good speakers and educational movies. For a number of years the Boys Federa- tion has sponsored Father and Son Ban- quets. These social functions, popular with fathers and sons alike, have become one of the traditions of the organization. Every year, around the Christmas sea- son, the Federation puts on a drive for clothing and food to be distributed to those in the school who are in need. The re- sponse from the school has been so gen- erous that many worthy families are cheered each year by appropriate gifts. This social service is not confined to the Christmas season, but continues through- out the school year! Seated-G. Speacht, R. Herr. Standing-W. Pensyl, D. Stouffer, D. Shock. Mr. Gress