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

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JUNIOR HISTORY We have just finished our most eventful year in high school—the Junior year. The strongest ties of friendship have been made in this class, for one really understands his classmates and a desire has been created within to be friends with all. We are proud of our classmates, who have proved that they are capable of doing any task, no matter how difficult. The scholarship standing of the Juniors is very high. Every six weeks the honor roll is filled with names of our classmates. There are some who have lacked in some one grade, but have stood high in some others. The debating clubs formed this year have helped the boys a good deal. Those boys, who had an inferiority complex, have grown a little more confident. They can now formulate ideas and express them adequately. The Junior girls were enthusiastic about their dramatics. They realized it helped them a great deal. In social affairs the Juniors were second to none. At the tea-dances more Juniors were present than members of any other class. The Juniors held many evening dances; such as the Hallowe’en dance, Junior-Senior Prom, and the Sophomore Welcoming dance, all of which were very well attended. In athletics the Junior class outshines any other class in high school. The Championship football team had seven members from the Junior class on the first team. They were Simpson, Anderson, Coombs. Belcher. Casselbury. Terry, Hoffman, and Manager Lucy. The basketball squad had four Juniors on it. They are Campbell, Casselbury, Terry, and McCauley. The track team also had a number of aspirants from the Junior class. In the high school speaking contest, a Junior boy won first place for the boys and a Junior girl won first place for the girls. These students were Yern Casselbury and Esther Watkins. Vern Casselbury was successful in winning the county championship in a contest at Towanda with other school champions. In selection of a president the Junior class members showed rare judgment. LaVerne Zimmer was the boy elected for this position. President Zimmer has proved to be an active member, working for the benefit of the class as a whole. He helped, among other things, to keep the school paper in circulation. The Junior class as a whole saved the Athenian from an almost certain death. Through a plan of President Zimmer's our class was able to have every member subscribe for the paper. This inspired the other classes to do their best in filling their quota of subscriptions. We have other individuals in our class who are helping to make the Athenian bigger and better. Among these are Franklin Dolan—cartooning: Ruth Bowen—typing; Vern Cassel-bury—assistant editor; and John Lucy—assistant business manager. T think we are doing our share in the issue of Pennsylvania’s oldest scholastic paper. As Seniors, the class of ’35 will have new powers and new duties, and the rest of the student body of our high school may rest assured that we will fulfill all our duties and use our new found powers to the best of our ability. Harold McCauley. Page twenty-eight

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JUNIORS First Row— Grace Jenney—Always happy and always cheerful. Frances Johnston—Better than gold is the thinking mind; more precious than riches, the singing heart. Doris Kline—“Still waters run deep.” Kathryn Kunes—Happy as the day is long. Gordon Langford—One of the best for a classmate. Ann Lilley—Our main hope for dramatic success. Betty Loomis—“Silence is golden.” John Lucy—Most efficient, courteous, and obliging. Second Row— Vivian Matteson—Always willing to lend a hand. Harold McCauley—Always a broad smile for everyone. June MacDaniels—A delightful companion to all. Marjorie Morley—Always a friend to a friend. Vera Nuss—Willing to work and willing to smile. Gertrude Palmer—“Speech is great, but silence is greater.” James Parks—Study, laugh and play for Jim. Zaida Parks—“She who works diligently, reaps much reward. Roy Phelps—Hoping his education goes as high as he is. »» Third Row— Edward Reinhardt—Chemistry he surely can do. Elizabeth Rockett—A pleasing personality. Grace Rogers—The girl with the golden voice. Alson Ryan—Pleasingly plump and full of fun. Marion Schmitt—Laughing and studying always. Eleanor Schoonover—Always full of mirth. Thomas Simpson—A sport all the way through. Florence Struble—She has copper tresses, and a heart of gold. Jack Terry—Just a regular fellow. Fourth Row— Lelia Thomas—A loyal friend and a genial companion. Isabel Walker—Never a dull moment near Isabel. Esther Watkins—Never a more fun loving girl. Andrew Wilbur—A budding German student. Margaret Welch—Always quiet and reserved. Jane Whitbeck—“A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.” Marian White—A thoughtful girl with winning ways. Marjorie Wickham—Liked by everyone for her smile. LaVerne Zimmer—Stately form and cheeks of rose; curly hair and Grecian nose. Page twenty-seven

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JUNIOR ACTIVITIES The Junior boys gave very successful debates this year in chapel. The topics for discussion were, “The Best Methods of Carrying on War”, and “Of What Should the United States be Most Proud?” The officers for the next year were chosen as follows: For the Academy For the Forum John Lucy ...... Roger Converse Clyde Anderson Vern Casselbury Donald Hair Walter DeWitt .. ....... President Vice President ....... Secretary ........ Treasurer Parliamentarian Sergeant-at-Arms Gordon Langford La Verne Zimmer Harold McCauley Roy Phelps ..... Milton Cohen Jack Coughlin .. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Sergeant-at-Arms The Junior girls gave two successful Junior Evenings. Eight plays were given and novel musical numbers were presented. The plays were: “Wanted: Money” A one-act comedy with the following characters: Clare Benton, A parental educator—Lelia Thomas. Miss Abigail Fraser, Spinster aunt—Esther Watkins. Mildred Fraser, Niece—Jane Whitbeck. Lois Fraser, Accomplished soloist—Florence Struble. Frau Hauensnitzel, Landlady—Marian Schmitt. “Advertising For a Husband” A comedy. Colonel. Kitty’s father—Ardis Gowan. Kitty. The daughter—Helen Beardsley. Tom. Kitty’s sweetheart—Kathryn Drake. Wallie, Tom’s friend—Gertrude Hapeman. Katie, Kitty’s pal—Bertha Hill. “Peck of Trouble” Phoebe, Country cousin—Kathryn Kunes. Lucinda, Country cousin—Ann Lilley. Bertha, City cousin—Jeane Amts. Hazel, City cousin—Lucile Holcombe. Kathryn, A friend—June MacDaniels. “Testing the Teazels” Mrs. Teazel, The mother—Inez Bidlack. Gertrude, The daughter—Mary Elsbree. Marian, The daughter—Esther Hunt. Aunt Lizzie, Mrs. Teazel’s sister—Ruth Bowen. “Bedtime Stories” Thrilling mystery play staged before bedtime. Joyce Hadley, A bride—Vera Nuss. Joyce’s Sister—Marjorie Wickham. Mrs. Silas Mooney, Lady in charge of girls —Isabel Walker. Mystery Man, Man next door—Elizabeth Rockett. “The Burglar” Also a startling mystery in one act. Peggy, Young married girl at resort—Elsie Chambers. Freda, Young married girl—Grace Jenney. Edith, Young married girl—Margaret Dieffenbach. Valerie, Young married girl at resort— Marguerite Bourne. Mabel, Young married girl—Lela Eddy. “Our Aunt From California” Rosalie Needy, A sister—Grace Rogers. Felecia Needy, A sister—Betty Loomis. Sally Needy, A sister—Marjorie Morley. Aunt Mary, A rich aunt—Doris Kline. Miss Wilcox, Dressmaker—Vivian Matte-son. Mrs. Needy, Mother—Frances Johnston. “That Awful Letter” A farce. Elizabeth, The countrv cousin—Margaret Welch. Margaret, City cousin—Zaida Parks. Helen, Friend of Margaret—Gertrude Palmer. Edith, Friend of the family—Marian White. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Critic Sergeant-at-Arms The following Thespian officers were chosen: Florence Struble ....................... Zaida Parks .... Ruth Bowen Esther Hurt .... Isabel Walker Marjorie Morley Page twenty-nine