Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

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T3l)e Annual !Att)enlait THE ALPHABET Two Birneys we have and, though not brothers, They're much attached to one another. Also Budman and Burlingame Two husky chaps from down the river came. The two Callears, Herethel and Hattie; When Chamberlain has work, he’s very happy. Then the Campbells, of no distinct relation, With their Fords will reach their destination. Also two Carpenters, Viola we note, For foreign language sure got her goat. Also Elwood, you will surely find Had his English in on time. Then Converse, so quiet and demure, For her, good prospects are held in store. And now appear our Solomons, Cullen and Cook, For both have acquired a studious look. Delaney, too, busy like the rest In making our Annual one grand success. Drew, who went down on our football field, But with unfailing courage, did not yield, But met his fate with a cheerful smile For he knew things would come our right after awhile. The two Dunbars and little Durrant And though Dingman left us, forget her we can’t. Griffin and Hine, two very industrious lasses; Keeler and Kingsley stand highest in all classes. Knowles and Loomis, two debaters, And Koehler and Mannix, our cheer leaders. Messner and Middaugh, who are not very tall; McCabe and Miller, our stars in football, Merithew also works with vim Though often discouraged when about to win. Then there is Ohlman who comes from WTilkes-Barre, Rogers and Sperry on their way never tarry, But climb on up the ladder so tall Determined to gain the best of all. Santee, Shirley and Smith, surely not shirkers, Then there is Spaulding, president and class promoter. Stowell and Thorp with a lending hand Help the class whenever they can. Gladys Taylor with all her ability Speaks or acts whenever we ask it. Two VanCises, Alberta and William, Joined us late, but we are glad we have them. Wandell who always has his lessons, And Weller, too, found out by asking questions. Winters who often visits the rest. These three end my list. And now I am finished, my one bequest Is to the coming classes—the same success. —Mildred Dunbar ’26. CLASS SONG (Tune, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” Years have passed, with fond regret Friends must part. Anchor weighed, our hopes are set In each barque. Fun enjoyed and tasks are done In A. H. S.; the victory’s won. Much we owe for that “Well Done,” High school days. CHORUS: Greetings to you bringing Glad Commencement Day. Songs with gladness ringing, Yet we’re sad alway. Tho our paths may sever. Undivided we, Dear old Athens High School, In our love for Thee. May our love and memories too, Athens High, Ever wander back to you By-and-by. Soon our hopes and all our dreams Will be woven all in schemes, Still we’ll cherish e’er it seems Memories. CHORUS: —Dorothy Rogers ’26. ONE ACT PLAY Title—The Inseparable Two. Place—A. H. S. Hall. Time—Most anytime one might look. Scene—Two Senior towheads strolling down the hall. Conclusion—Decide for yourself. —James Knowles ’26.

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Ol e .Annual Atlantan ix. The principal is Lewis Delaney with the aid of his very efficient secretary, Marian Kingsley. Now “Spud” can sleep to his heart’s content and Marian will do all the work for him. That always was his motto, “Let George do it while I sleep,” But you’d be surprised to find how well he can run the school when necessity demands it. Many of our class members are teaching in the school. Budman teaches physical education and with the aid of Ernie Thorp is running the high school athletics. We always knew that these two would some day devote their great athletic ability to a worthwhile cause. Margaret Keeler teaches Latin and French, Pearl Dunbar mathematics, Hilda Cullen, history; Viola Carpenter, music and aesthetic dancing; Agnes Middaugh, drawing; Marguerite Cook, English. We are very much pleased with our faculty. James Knowles is running the city radio receiving and sending station. Leon Spaulding is the announcer at our radio station. He got good practice in the various plays and operettas in high school. We often hear celebrated artists over the radio. Among them is Paul Miller who was famous as our high school violinist. He comes to Tweezix often to visit but he goes around the world on tours and cannot be with us as much of the time as we would like. Virginia Ohlman is often heard singing over the radio. We prize her as one of us because of her voice. Joe Campbell and Santee are running a garage. Joe is there to tinker with the machines and “Kirk” is there to do the talking and hurry Joe along a bit. The Callear sisters are running a restaurant where homemade stuff is served. Many a time have we deserted our cook and gone there for dinner. Earl Loomis and Emily Campbell are running the “Bingo Hotel”; that name seems to stick by us since the senior play. If it weren’t for these good proprietors the guests would never get anything to eat because Mildred Dunbar is the head waitress and Ellsworth Shirley is the chef and these two just can’t get along well together. “Mike” Drew is custodian of the waste paper baskets in the hotel, he always was good at managing baskets. Norman Smith is bell hop. He’s good on the hop, as he always was hopping with his car whenever anything was wanted from over town. George Merithew runs a large modern truck farm in competition with Stanley Stowell. We have wonderful garden truck in the middle of winter. As Edith Hine always wanted to be a nurse she is now the community nurse. Anyone who is very sick calls on “Hinezy” and she is sure to make them well. Judson is still trying to break the world’s long distance walking record. He started this idea when in school walking at the rate of five miles a minute. Gladys is running a beauty parlor. She just couldn’t live in a town where she couldn’t get her hair curled and so she took up the course herself. Helen is a great favorite with the children in our city. She runs a kindergarten in her home. She also plans for months ahead the menus for the anticipated “Rusty Nine” reunions. We were much worried as to whether Pete McCabe would ever decide on what to take up for his life work in Tweezix. but our worries were all for naught as he is the school inspector. He was always visiting schood and now he can get good pay for it. Leda gives illustrated talks on her travels. She has been to Europe four times since graduation and has something new and interesting to tell us eevry time she comes home. There is only one thing that does not make our city perfectly happy. That is the fact that Martha isn’t so happy here as we hoped she would be. She doesn’t think our city is up to Greenslanding. As to Maggy and Daisy, well they make the best companions ever. Maggy is going with me on personally conducted tours through the city in the Ford. She shows people the sights while I drive and you’d be surprised to see how well the Ford has stood the test. Daisy is our cook and since she doesn’t like to drive around she keps house for us. Now I think I have told you about all the members of the wonderful class of ’26. We all send our best regards from Tweezix to all the classes of our dear old Alma Mater. Sincerely, —Betty Koehler 26.

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Annual Atfyenlan ADVICE TO THE JUNIORS It is the duty of the class of 1926 to advise the class of 1927. We think that you are in need of this advice. Before we go any further we think that you ought to know that the Seniors are supposed to be dignified in order to set an example for the lower classes. We also think that you should follow our motto, “Not merely for ourselves.’' This has been a help to us and we hope that you will benefit by it. Why are you so quiet, Gladys? We advise you to purchase a tennis racket. A little noise from you will not do any harm. Less noise in the hall, Gerald. Miss Curtiss might make you stay the eighth period. Why not take up law while you are in high school, Pete? The experience will be a benefit to you. Football spirit is what A. H. S. has. Keep this up, Eberlin, by having a winning team next year. Where do you get your rosy cheeks, Bid-die? The girls would like your recipe. We are sure that Charlie will wait for you, Edith. Don’t get discouraged and leave school. You had better learn to drive the Ford, Esther. You won’t have Emily to drive it next year for you. Athens High School needs a good orator. After next year, Albert, we think that you will fill that place. Mildred, don’t ever get mad at Helen. The school would be at a loss without the Gold-Dust twins. Josephine, why not get your hair cut boyish bob? We have heard that it bothers you so much. Practice being a farmerette, Helen Catlin. Maybe some day you can find someone to run the farm for you. Cooking is one of the essentials of life, Bessie; we have heard that you are a wonderful cook. Now find your man. You seem to be interested in politics, Raymond. We advise you to become a lawyer. Without humour the senior history class would be too strenuous. Paloma, find some new jokes for the next year. Dick, you had better leave Dodge coupes alone. You are apt to burn out the bearings and have to walk home. We know by experience that we didn’t have to study very hard in our senior year. Genevieve, take it easy. Amelia, we advise you to follow the Spaulding rule book. It doesn’t say to quit school next June. A Charleston Club would be a good addition to the high school. Why not start one, Frances? Misses Loveland, Roberts, Stuck, Vosburg and Wright, we advise you to apply for a charter to form an Anti-bob-club. Everyone must have something in mind to do. Louise, we think that you have chosen the right vocation in life. A little pin money comes in handy for sweets; so stick to the Grand Union. What would the basketball team do without Helen and Margie? Stick to the ship, girls. They will need many like you next year. Dutch, we have heard that you can play the uke very well. Don’t take this praise too seriously. Practice makes perfect. We would advise you, Winifred, to find the medicine that made “Alice in Wonderland” grow tall. Hotheaded people usually don’t get anywhere, but it takes you through the line, Edward. Keep it up next year. As we have said before, the seniors are called dignified. Beatrice, you will have to practice being dignified before next year. Monty, we have heard that you are very much interested in French. Why not specialize in this subject? Miss Newton, as you have been in our senior history class this year, we know that you like this subject, and we think you should become a history teacher. Hilda, don’t get cross at the basketball coach next year. It is bad for the disposition. A little studying now and then won’t hurt anyone. Do a little studying yourself, Wesley. We advise you, Marvey, to leave those dime novels at home next year. Miss Curtiss doesn’t approve of them. You seem to be quite a musician, Adrian. Why not apply for a summer position with Paul Whiteman’s orchestra? We are sure Miss Bush will give you a good recommendation. A good cook always comes in handy. Keep on trying, Mabel; you won’t become a good housekeeper if you don’t. The radio is a very interesting thing, but, Frank, don’t lose any sleep over it. It is hard on your studies. Why not try Walter Camp’s Daily Dozen,