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

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SENICES Elena Smith “Willie” •'The victory of success is half won when one gains the hnhit of work.” Too bad we didn't have basketball this year. With “Willie” on the team, we would have been “Champs”. James Smith “Jimmie” “He doesn't talk much, but when he does he says a great deal.' ’ James is the quietest boy in High School. But as the saying goes. “Quiet rivers flow deep.” This fits James ex-a ctly. Helen Touhey “True friends are like diamonds. Rich and rare”. Helen's laughing brown eyes and witty tongue have won her a place in the hearts of all her schoolmates. Paul Walker “Paul” “In this life we want nothing but facts, sir. nothing but facts.” Paul is noted for his adventures in his cars, also tractor, because he really is a farmer. Mortimer Webster “Mort” “A light heart lives long.” Mort” is noted for his dryness of manner, and none can heat him at a game of wits. Always ready for fun. George White “George” He is as full of valour as of kindness.” (Jeorge is the mathematician of the class. It is said that he was doing the work of ten men during the last semester. Iona Smith “Ona” “If the power to do hard work is not a talent. It is the best possible substitute for it.” “Onn's” i n d u s triousness doesn't prevent us from discovering her friendliness. Jean Sturrock “When one smile starts another. They would soon reach miles and miles.” Jean’s smile completely wins everyone and makes us ask for more. Dorothy Vaow “Dot” “For she who always does her best Her best will better grow.” We enjoyed the short two years “Dot” spent with us. Harold Wallin “Jo Jo” “So light of foot, so light of spirit.” Harold will be the aviator of the class. With his enthusiasm and spirit he will make a name for himself. Anna White “Annie” “Never trouble trouble, till trouble troubles you.” Anna was with us for only one year, but she proved her ability to make friends. Stanley White “Stan” “A man to be depended upon.” “Stan” will be one of the few members of the Senior class of whom we will be proud. He is bound to make a name for himself. Page seventeen

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SENIORS Margaret Oliver “Peg” “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” “Peg” doesn’t believe in taking anything too seriously and greets everyone with a smile. Ethel Patton “Pat” “Just beyond the mist and rain clouds Shines the sun in splendor bright.” “Pat pooped up everyone by her vivacity. Dorothy Potter “Dodie” “Whenever you speak, speak kindly. Give joy wherever you dwell.” Dorothy’s steadiness in playing for the orchestra proves her interest in music. Alta Reeves “Alto” “Nothing else in all life is such a maker of joy. and cheer as the privilege of doing good. “Alto is another member of the class who is very quiet. Harold Robbins “Hal” “With blackest hair combed smoothly back, admirers he will never lack.” “Hal” is always ready for anything and you would always find him on the fair side of all questions. He was your friend if you would allow him to be. Bernard Ryan “Bernie” “What man dare. I dare.” “Bernie is the chief of the humor section. Always at home whether entertaining on field or with associates, or being entertained at various places he is accustomed to visit. Virginia Page “Ginny” “The gayest hours trip lightly by. And leave the faintest trace.” “Ginny’s” fondness for good times makes her an enjoyable companion. Hazle Pearn “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” Her size doesn't hinder Hazle from succeeding in everything she attempts. Jane Rawley “Life will be a pleasant tune Joyful as a day in June.’’ Jane’s love of a joke makes her a pleasing companion. David Richie “Dave” “His foot has music in it as he comes up the stairs.” When anyone makes a noise, “Dave” is always in the midst of it. No one cares for a good time as much as Dave.” Helen Rockett “Happines is the feeling we experience When we are too busy to be miserable.’’ Every class has a care-free, happy member and Helen is ours. Harold Savacool “Savey” “Ye have many strings to your bow.” If there was any mischief around. Harold was in the midst. Noted for his jokes, quick wit. and good voice. Page sixteen

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SENIOR PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Classmates, we have been together in work and play for the last four years. Many of us have been together longer, but for four years we have been making records that will go down in the history of Athens High School. Perhaps a record does not seem like much, but it is one way of leaving your mark. Some before us have left their mark on the desk, but just to be different we decided to leave ours in the office. 1. personally, believe that this class will he remembered for a few things. The size of our class will always be a goal for which others will strive. This is the largest class ever to graduate from this school and probably will stand so for many years. In dramatics and debating we have shown that we are the masters of ourselves and our knowledge. For many years we have been preparing ourselves for this type of work by continually arguing about something or. perhaps, trying to put one over on the teacher. This was always fun until we were caught. Our athletic ability was such that A. II. S. was in the limelight and is making history by itself. Out of twelve lettermen eight played on the Championship Team of 1933. Resides making a few records we have learned something of far more importance. We have learned the art of working together. I think that this will prove itself very valuable in later years. All through life we will be in contact with other people and. unless we can work with them toward a common goal, we will find ourselves on the wrong side of the fence. Rut we cannot take all the credit for our success, if that is what you might call it. We were not working alone during these years of hard labor. Much credit is due the teachers who have shown us what to strive for and how to do it. Most of us went through school in twelve years which seemed to us. at the beginning, a long span of time. Rut just think what the teachers went through during this time! We greatly appreciate their help and hope to prove ourselves worthy of their time and support. Now. after all these years together, we have to leave. We are on the verge of a new and greater adventure. We are now prepared to take our place in the world. The future is rather a mystery, like a veiled object or unexplored territory. We hardly know what the lifting of the veil or the topping of the next rise will reveal. In short, we are in a quandary. Rut we will not be downed: we will turn defeat into victory and go on with that indomitable spirit that is now a part of us. With best wishes for the success of the Arab, steal away. 1935 class, we quietly, like the F.dgar Rrown. Page eighteen