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

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CLASS PRESIDENTS ADDRESS Classmates, for four years we have worked together under the hardest of conditions. The depression has caused many obstacles to arise before us that have made the way difficult at times. Some of us have not had the funds to join different clubs and organizations. Many had to find work in order to continue in school. During our sophomore and junior years we were handicapped by the lack of an auditorium and gymnasium ; therefore, there were very few extra-curricular activities in which we were able to participate. Even though we were handicapped, our school spirit did not falter. If it had not been for the faculty, the way would have been much more difficult. It is true they gave us problems hard to solve, but those problems were for our own benefit—to help make us the men and women we hope to be. Therefore, speaking for the senior class I wish to express our gratitude to the faculty for their aid during our school years. In June when we go out to compete with others in the business world, many of us will think there is no opportunity for us to accomplish anything worth while. In reality the world is eager for the things we ought to create. “The best verse hasn’t been rhymed yet The best house hasn’t been planned The highest mountain hasn’t been climbed yet Nor the widest river spanned.” No opportunty? There’s nothing but opportunity and we must be prepared to find it and accept it. For four short years we all have been awaiting the day of commencement; but now as it draws near, the prospect does not seem so bright. We are leaving something dear to us, our Alma Mater and its associations and friendships. In parting we extend our best wishes for the success of the class of 1937. Charles Skinner Page eight

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PAUL ANDERSON “Andy” “Andy” is a jovial lad and has been an outstanding athlete for four years. “Andy” is always in any fun or mischief. Likes to hunt. His middle name should be vigor. NORMA BARNHART “Barney” Here is a brown-eyed, fairhaired lass who prefers blue eyes, and whose great desire is to have dimples. She has an aversion to people who sit in the theatre and tell what is going to happen next. Wants to teach German in high school. EMELINE BELCHER The other twin. She’s twenty-five minutes the younger but doesn’t mind her extreme youth. Emeline says that it doesn’t feel odd to be a twin—now isn’t that surprising ? BETTY BENNETT “Bennett” She doesn’t like chocolate ice cream. If she had a day to spend as she pleased, she’d spend it in the shopping district of New York. Likes red. Betty’s hobby is collecting china. DANIEL BROWN “Dizzy” Never a worry and never a care. “Dizzy” likes to be around the girls. They’re his favorite hobby. He’s fond of sports, as a sideline. ELOISE CARLE “Shrimp” A lively blonde and a good sport. “Shrimp” is always ready to do what the rest want to, and she does it whole-heartedly. She likes to dance, and seldom walks home alone. MURRAY ALLEN Murray likes to collect old coins and hunt. What he would really like to do is hunt big game, although one would never guess it, judging by his quietness in school. KENNETH BAXTER “K n” Believes that much may be accomplished by a winning smile. Is attracted by the opposite sex. He says the farmer’s life is the life for him—no more schooling. EMILY BELCHER She’s a twin, and likes to collect poems. If she had a day to do as she pleased, she would spend it calling on friends. Emily would like to learn to play a guitar or a violin. ESTHER BRIGGS “Briggsy” Full of fun and frolic, and likes to skate. It’s no surprise that her favorite song is “Neighbors ”. Why wouldn’t it be? An essential person to any class, with her unfailing laughter and giggles. GERALD BROWN “Brownie” A collector if there eve. was one—old newspapers, stamps, coins, anything. He says he is anti-superstitious, and hates old cars and sissies. His great desire is to own a car with musical horns and a big spotlight. He’d like to go to Mexico. ERNEST CATLIN “Red” Just give him a radio to tinker with, and he’s happy. A born electrician. (Don’t judge his disposition by the color of his hair.) Page ten