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

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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,

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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)£ Annual Albanian Ervin? You will be in better condition to play football next year. Your work on this year’s football team can be praised, Charlie. Practice making some of those spectacular end runs that proved so successful this year. Last but not least is your class teacher, Mr. Valillee. We think that you need a little advice concerning your class. You have always praised them. Watch out! They might change for the worse next year. We sincerely hope that you Juniors will profit by the advice that we have given. Don’t take it to heart, but if the shoe fits please put it on. —Daisy E. Durrant ’26. PUBLIC SCHOOL ART Until recently, that is to say, within the last four or five years, the Art Department of Athens Boro Schools was a part of the school about which very little was known. Drawing was something to be endured with stoic patience by the students and never to be enjoyed. This condition has been gradually changing, until now the day for Art has become something like a gala day in the daily routine of school life. The change of the term Drawing to Art is significant of the change in the attitude of the children toward the subject. In the old days it was drawing, just drawing of prisms, of vases, of stiff flowers, which, if they really grew, would cause Nature to turn her head away in humiliation. Art is entirely different. It deals with drawing, it is true, but only as a means of expression of that love of beauty which is within us all. Its main object is to teach the child to see correctly and to appreciate what he sees. It naturally follows that when the child has a true appreciation of the masterpieces of life he will also receive a fuller joy from the commoner things of life and will try to enhance their natural charm. The old saying that beauty comes from the soul is very true and it is the duty of Art to awaken that sense of appreciation of beauty in the soul of the child. “For paint cracks and canvas decays, but the soul of the child goes on forever.” —E. C. Conner. JUNIOR RESPONSE TO SENIORS’ ADVICE We, the class of ’27, thank the Senior class for its fine advice, but think that it is wrong in advising us on certain points, especially on having us follow their motto. This is highly impossible because our motto is “WE lead, others FOLLOW.” Without doubt you seniors will go into life and will become successful in life before the Class of ’27 gets out of school, because of your super-intelligence. We think Daisy might find her rosy path leading toward personal advice to the president for the impression she made in the Annual is very good. Well, Daisy, if you do, remember where you got your start. And, too, Daisy, then you’ll need cosmetics; so you will be able to buy them from Gladys Edna Wallace Hopper Taylor, as we expect Fate to lead her along that road. (Closely associated will be L. J. Delaney, manufacturer of Hair-stay.) You’ll also want to see a good show; so step into vaudeville and see the “Athenian Trio.” (Be sure to leave a tip for Ethel who’ll probably sell the ticket to you.) Dorothy Rogers, the “whispering” pianist and Paul Miller, the versatile violinist, also assisted by Mile. E. Koehler, world-famed singer. These will be under the capable management of Judson Burlingame, who got his send-off managing the A. H. S. baseball team in 1926. Judson, perhaps some time one of your “trio” may fall ill; then you may acquire the personal help of Clare Sperry, the renowned musical instructress, who sings in French and English (class.) “Look at him go!” the crowd will be saying at Altoona next year when N. C. Smith takes his place at the wheel and becomes “Tommy Milton the Second.” He will be making good money then and as he will want good clothes he will patronize Ducky who will be a clothier by that time. We are quite sure of Winter’s future station as he shows that tendency by the brilliant ties that he wears. Also next fall, Paul will be after Red Grange’s laurels in some college. He’ll keep in touch with Ernie who then’ll be a national collegiate football referee. The advertising for the games will be done by “Ike the Printer.” Success awaits you in a bottle of ink, Harry; so don’t pull the cork and let it run out. No doubt Leon will go into the tire business selling Kelly tires. If he does and finds it hard to collect the bills he can hire Hilda Cullen as a collector.