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

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Senior Prophecy Father Time has sewn away ten long, bitter years. During these years the whole world has been rid of the vicious totalitarianism which has sought to rule the world. A new era has begun, which has the appearance of being the most happy and prosperous the United States and the world have ever known. Let us see what part we, the Seniors of Athens High School, class of ’42, are planning in this new era. After a hard, tedious term as Governor of Pennsylvania, Charles Lambert, the state’s youngest Governor, sits reminiscing in his office in Harrisburg. There seems to be little to do this certain day, since peace and quiet now reign over the nation. Seeing the stenographers, Pauline Lantz and Esther Merrill, working in the outer office, Governor Lambert’s thoughts return to his school days in Athens. Badly needing a vacation, he decides to phone his wife, the former Phyllis Slater, and take a short vacation trip to Athens. After asking his secretary, Louise Macafee, to phone his wife he makes ready for the trip. Hopping into his new super deluxe limousine, designed by Daniel Eddleston and Kenneth Walters, he sped to his suburban home to pick up his wife. “This is a wonderful idea,” comments Mrs. Lambert as they are traveling toward Athens. Stopping at a service station operated by Robert White, they buy a newspaper, The Athens Blizzard, edited by Richard Stroud. In this they read the headlines, “Alumni Banquet, to be held in the New Community Country Club, May 25th.” “Say, we will be just in time for that banquet, Charles!” exclaims Phyllis. “I wonder if we’ll be able to recognize our old classmates,” Charles wonders. The next evening, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert enter the newly-opened country club. The manager of the club, Robert Bailey, meets them at the door and directs them toward the check-room. The manager has hired extra check girls—Helen May, Alice Davidson, Ruth Miller, Jane Allis—for this special occasion. After removing their wraps they approach the hostesses—Phyllis Allyn, Donna Zacharias, Rose Marie Coveney, Margaret Moore, and Catherine Hoffa. After exchanging greetings, hostess Phyllis Allyn explains that James Slater’s “Hep-Cats” are playing that evening, 22 K

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Class Will We, the class of 1942 of Athens High School, being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, declare this our last will and testament. I. To the class of 1943 we bequeath the following of our assets and liabilities. (a) The honor of occupying the front seats in assembly. (b) The privilege of publishing and paying for the Athenian. (c) The ability to uphold the traditions and ideals of Athens High School. II. In addition to these bequests, we give to the individual members of the class of 1943 such articles as we see fit to dispose of at this time. (a) Paul Harris’ leadership to Leon Daniels. (b) Kathleen Jacklin’s scholastic abilities to Patricia Turk. (c) Francis HufT’s driving skill to Raymond Park. (d) Virginia Robert’s dimensions to Mary Slater. (e) Jean Anderson’s dancing ability to Lucille Andrus. (f) Romeyn Allis’ agricultural skill to Owen Thurston. (g) Glenn Fish’s title of “Daredevil” to Raymond Brown. (h) Nellie Webster’s room and board at Sammons’ to Ada Oliver. (i) Ray Newman’s cue stick to Donald Burns. (j) Rosella Heffron’s engagement ring to Donna Patton. (k) Charles Lambert’s athletic ability to Warren Wood. (l) William Schrefflcr’s cocksureness to Harold Weller. (m) June Hinkley’s ability to play the piano to Elouise Black. (n) William May’s good looks to Orlando Fairbanks. (o) Jack Soloman’s ability to get into trouble to Nelson Felt. (p) Betty Brewer’s muscles and fistic ability to Georgianna Coombs. (q) Harrison Campbell’s acting talent to Richard DeWitt. (r) Joyce Holcombe’s sunny disposition to Joyce Patterson. (s) Lloyd DeWitt’s artistic talents to Albert Barton. (t) Frances Barnhart’s interest in the sendee to Dorotha Watkins. (u) Bernard Carr’s way with women to Milford Howard. (v) Jeanne Harrigan’s versatility to Phyllis Custer. THE CLASS OF 1942 Duly signed and sealed on this, the twentieth day of March, 1942. Witnesses: Miss Smith J. Patterson ’43 H. Campbell ’42 •!( 21 £

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Senior Prophecy featuring Jean Terry, vocalist. Donna whispers to Mrs. Lambert to notice W illiam Sloat and Thcron Rogers who are members of the nation’s favorite orchestra. The hostesses also explain that Postmaster Jack Knouse and Attorney-General James Fuller are present. Catherine tells them that most of the class is present except Edwin Morse, Paul and Roger Maslin, George Merrill, and Edwin Munn, who are successful farmers and must retire early. All eyes turn to the jitterbugging couple on the dance floor. “That’s Betty Decker and Lewis Taladay dancing, I believe. Betty runs a dancing school in New York,” Mrs. Lambert explains to her husband. Looking around they recognize nurses Louise Hinkson, Jeannette Raulerson, Lucretia Hyde, Evalyn Ellis and Emogcnc Johnston conversing in a corner with Andrew Crowley, proprietor of Crowley’s Drug Store, and Dr. Albert Webster. In another group, laughing, joking and discussing business together are Anne Carr, beauty specialist, Frances Chilson, hair stylist, and Alice Raupers and Seretta Corl, famous illustrators. Several ex-service men—Clyde Arnold, Gordon Bidlack, Donald DeWitt, William Daniels, Alton Fisk and Kenneth Knapp—come hurrying in. They are once again enjoying themselves. They rush towards Patricia Lenox and Phyllis Munn, society debs, who are carried away by the jovial mob. The whole club is dominated by our class of ’42. Seats are few. The Governor and his wife sit down beside Adrian Hazard, the great dramatic actor, and Doris Payne, co-starring with Mr. Hazard in their latest hit, “Gone Writh Our Money” or “But We Won.” They are discussing the picture with Paul Harris, now graduated from college and who is working as a partner at Kolb’s Funeral Home. With this joyous atmosphere let us leave our group to enjoy their old companionships and the renewal of former adventures and sorrows, which we are sure they are bound to discuss. ♦ 23 )