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

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1949 volume:

1 % 2 3 has probably never occurred to most people that Athens High School, in actuality, is a community in itself, patterned after the town of Athens. In the school, there are various organizations, clubs, and the like, corresponding to similar groups of the town. Inasmuch as we high school students are proud to be a part of the town of Athens and that we shall soon be citizens of it, we considered it very appropiate that the theme of this year’s Athenian should be “Our Town.” To the class of '49, the year’s annual will undoubtedly be the most treasured keepsake of our high school days. In the years to come, it will recall to us the happy and active times we enjoyed together as a group and will further endear our Alma Mater, A. H. S., to us. 4 Van Scoten has always been active in both school and public affairs in Athens. A former student and graduate of Athens High School, he participated in football and basketball where he was a leader among his classmates. After graduating from college and teaching in Center and Columbia counties, he returned to his Alma Mater in 1934 where he established agriculture as a major course. He has also conducted agricultural and grange meetings for the benefit of rural people. His popularity is shown by his being elected President of the Teachers Association and by the admiration of his “Ag” students. Always interested in sports, he once served as assistant football coach and is coach of the F. F. A. basketball team. So to you, Mr. Van Scoten, we dedicate the 1949 Athenian with our utmost appreciation and with the sincere wish that your future years of instruction will be as profitable for the students as the years you spent with us have been. Typists G. Ball, G. Rose, M. Louty Thomas Gorrell Top Row: G. Rose, H. Huff, K. Huntington, W. Baker, P. Zimmerman Fourth Row: A. Fassett, G. Ball, S. Brennan, E. Cass Third Row: A. Duggan, F. Dunbar, J. Johnston, S. Campbell, J. Blostein Second Row: P. Calabucci, D. Cook, L. Benning, J. Tiffany, E. Hammond First Row: B. Shumway, H. Callear, B. Sturdevant, D. Kremer, B. Cahill 6 Asst. Editor Robert Hopkins Business t' Advertising D. Arnold, R. Horton, J. Black, R. Clark Art+ Photography Staff Top Row: P. Mitchell, S. Hunsinger, M. Russell, E. Hammond, W. Fanning Third Row: B. Fisk, D. Stillman, S. Zacharias, E. Scrivens, A. Coveney, M. Collins Second Row: H. Bidlack, B. Cahill, P. Zimmerman, F. Dunbar, L. Northrup First Row: E. Chubbuck, R. Southee, R. 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They were heading for the Land of Golden Opportunity—the California of 1849. History tells that thousands upon thousands never reached the Land of Gold, and that many others never a-chieved either wealth or contentment when they did finally arrive. Only those who had prepared wisely and made their way carefully could be sure of arriving and making their fortunes. MR. E. E. CREDIFORD SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL You, too, are Forty-Niners and are looking about you for golden opportunities. Many such exist, but you must plan carefully, be well prepared, study your charts and trails, and make up your minds now that you will have to dig hard when you get there. My wish for you is that success will attend all your sincere effort, that by them you may win a good name, honest rewards, happiness, and a place of honor among your fellow men - a real and lasting fortune indeed. 11 MRS. CELIA ARNOLD EUGENE E. CREDIFORD MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1949 MR. I. W. HAZARD QL E theme of your Athenian is Our Town.” Many of you have been citizens of Athens since your birth. For you it will always hold a place in your heart all your life that no new experience can replace. Some of you have not been citizens of the town but all have been citizens of the school. Graduation will sever that relationship but you will still be citizens of this town or some other. Whatever the town, you will still be citizens of the world. It is our hope that your experiences as citizens of the school have created within you a love for and understanding of democratic freedom that will shape the pattern of your actions toward that ideal not only for the home town but for the world. It is probable that modern development in transportation and communications have made it possible to maintain the freedom we love only by setting up that ideal as a goal for all the world and working toward it with all possible speed. Democratic world citizenship is the need of the hour. It is a grave responsibility. 12 MRS. SOUTHEE Student Counci Standing: M. White, L. Rhoads, D. Arnold, J. Shepps, J. Patton, R. Blend, E. Zacharias Seated: G. Corl, V. Hinkson, D. Rhoads, R. Southee, D. Cook, B. Sturdevant, J. Keeler (SvERY town has its council, and we are no exception. Under the able leadership of President Robert Southee, Vice-President David Rhoads, and Secretary, Doris Anne Cook, the Student Council has been unusually active this year. They started the ball rolling” with The First Annual Christmas Ball which was sponsored by the three classes, and have done much to promote civic pride in Our Town.” GRACEMARY ALGER VERA BAXTER Elmira College Degree: A. B. Major: English, Latin Teaches: English, Latin Has taught in Athens— 1945-1949 MARIE BEAN Mansfield State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: History and French Teaches: History Has taught in Athens— 1937-1949 CLYDE BRESEE Mansfield State Teachers College and the Pennsylvania State College Degree: B. S., M. Ed. Major: Biology Minor: English Teaches: English and Guidance Has taught in Athens— 1946-1949 JOHN East Stroudsburg State Teachers College, The Pennsylvania State College, Three years as U. S. Army Physical Training Officer Degree: B. S., M. Ed. Major: Physical Education Minor: Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Psychology Coach Has taught in Athens— 1947-1949 Mansfield State Teachers College--Special courses in Mathematics, Extension courses with Pennsylvania State College Teaches: Geography Has taught in Athens— 1942-1949 REED BENSON Mansfield State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Science Minor: English Teaches: Science Has taught in Athens— 1930-1949 LINA BURNS Mansfield State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Latin and French Minor: Social Studies and English Teaches: English Has taught in Athens— 1934-1949 14 DANTE COCCAGNIA ESTER CLARK Park College Degree: B. A. Major: Home Economics Minor: Sociology Graduate Nurse—Chicago Presbyterian Hospital ESTHER COOPER Mansfield State Teachers College--Work at Penn State and Chicago University Major: English Teaches: English Has taught in Athens— 1943-1949 CARRIE CREDIFORD Work at Mansfield State Teachers College and Bucknell University Teaches: English, Literature Has taught in Athens— 1944-1949 Conn. National School of Music, Chicago, Illinois Degree: B. A.in music Major: Music Teaches: Music Has taught in Athens— 1938-1949 ROSE MARIE COVENEY Marywood College Degree: B. A. Major: Mathematics Minor: History Teaches: Mathematics and History Has taught in Athens--1946-1949 EARL DILL University of Michigan Degree: A. B. Major: Social Studies Minor: English, Latin, Mathematics Teaches: Social Studies Has taught in Athens--1932-1949 VERA DUNBAR Mansfield State Teachers College Elementary Education Teaches: Social Studies Has taught in Athens— 1948-1949 15 LORRAINE EDITH HINE FOGLEMAN Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina Degree: B. S. Major: Home Economics Teaches: Home Economics Has taught in Athens— 1948-1949 RUTH JONES Robert Packer Hospital Registered Nurse Teaches: Nursing Has taught in Athens— 1932-1949 THOMAS JONES East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Physical Ed. Teaches: Girl’s Physical Education Has taught in Athens— 1947-1949 V JULIA LUNGER The Pennsylvania State College Degree: B. S. Major: Social Studies Minor: English Teaches: Social Studies Has taught in Athens— 1928-1949 KENNETH OAKES East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Physical Education Minor: Social Studies, English, Science Teaches: Boys’ Physical Education Has taught in Athens— 1937-1949 East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Physical Ed. Minor: Social Studies and Science Teaches: Social Studies, Driving Assistant Coach Has taught in Athens--1948-1949 MARTHA MYERS Mansfield State Teachers College and Thomas Normal Training School Degree: Art Major: Art Teaches: Art and Mechanical Drawing Has taught in Athens— 1943-1949 16 JAMES PRUYNE East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Science Minor: Physical Ed. and English Teaches: Science Has taught in Athens--1941-1949 WINIFRED REAGAN The Pennsylvania State College Degree: A. B. Major: Mathematics Minor: Latin Teaches: Mathematics and Girls’ Guidance Councilor Has taught in Athens--1928-1949 ALICE STEVENS Bucknell University Degree: A. B., M. A. Major: English Minor: French, Spanish, Social Studies Teaches: Spanish, History Has taught in Athens--1946-1949 DOROTHY RADZIAK The Pennsylvania State College Degree: B. A. Major: English Minor: Social Studies, Business Education Teaches: Commercial Studies Has taught in Athens— 1947-1949 KATHERINE SMITH Mansfield State Teach ers College; work at Penn State Major: Mathematics Minor: English Teaches: Mathematics Has taught in Athens--1933-1949 MARSHALL VANSCOTEN Penn State Degree: B. S. Major: Agriculture Teaches: Agriculture Has taught in Athens— 1934-1949 EMMA WOOD Mansfield State Teach ers College Degree: B. S. Major: Music Minor: English Teaches: Music Has taught in Athens-1941-1949 17 18 MARTHA HUFF EMMA MARTIN President . • . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . . . . John Vallilee . Ralph Hopkins , . . Mrs. Arnold Martin Kandelin 19 Senior Cl ass Officers President, Kenneth Huntington; Vice-President, Robert Clark; Secretary-Treasurer, Sibyl Brennan 21 of scwl WILLIAM BAKER Bill, our mechanically minded genius, is always ready to tell how to build a radio or tear a car apart. You can find Bill anywhere there is a group having fun With his industrious ways and good-natured personality, we are sure Bill will go a long way in life. GERALDINE BALL Another business man’s efficient secretary is “Gerry. ’ Although an amateur photographer at heart, she collects sea shells and many different types of soap. When not busy at her hobbies, she “runs off’’ a few chords on the piano. She plans to attend Business School at Binghamton where, as we all know, she will be a success. JOYCE BARROWCLIFF Quiet, likable, agreeable, and hardworking is our Joyce. A fine Home Ec. student, she is an active member of the Domecon Club, and is liked by her host of friends. We hear she is a future nurse and know her patients will have the very best of care. WINFIELD BASSAGE A quiet likable fellow, “Windy” has one pet pastime--raising rabbits. He plays a swell game of ping-pong, too, and you can often find him swimming, skating, or building model airplanes. His excellent work in all sciences and maths assures us that he will succeed as a mechanical engineer, after he finishes college. 22 Tuts worked in the (ErRRDes JOHN BLACK The old saying “Dynamite comes in Small Packages” is certainly true here, for “Chet” is a bundle of dynamic energy. An outstanding athlete, a future driver at Shangri-La Speedway, and a husky voiced crooner, he is destined to acquire success in any chosen vocation. NORA BRANNAKA “just a minute ’till I finish my Shorthand and Typing.” Yes, Nora is always on hand to help everyone out. She has gained many friends by her quiet, reserved manner, and always seems to enjoy living. When asked what career she was working for, she held up her left hand with the “sparkler” on it. JAMES BRADLEY Jim is a happy-go-lucky fellow, who can be relied upon to lend his aid in any circumstance. He is well known for his jokes about football games, and if you care to learn to square dance just ask Jim to teach you. Jim, like several other boys of the class, plans to be a farmer. May you be very prosperous, Jim. LOIS BENNING If you see a gang of students in a huddle, you are likely to find Lois in the center. With her joking manner she can seem to hold a crowd’s attention. Lois is planning a nursing career after finishing high school and we are sure with her pleasant smiles and ami able personality, she will never be lacking in patients. 23 SIBYL BRENNAN 6-0|Mg TO THE Top FLOOR os FRFSHfhEN Don’t let Sibyl’s quiet business-like manner fool you. Under her level-headedness there lies a unique sense of humor. Her musical talent takes the form of the only flute in the band. Sibyl not only enjoys singing in the chorus, but is a natural actress as well. Sibyl’s neatness and friendliness will long be remembered. MARILYN BROWN The outdoor type of girl, Marilyn is always ready to try some new game or sport. She likes to read or write mystery stories, to dance, and to sew. On top of all that she collects snap shots, pennies, and recipes. As you may have guessed, she plans to be a housewife after graduation. NORMAN BROWN Want to meet a terrific sense of humor? It’s packed into one brown-haired boy. Nick’s quiet appearance disappears when jokes and fun are in the air. His women, his car, and Ulster are some of his favorite hobbies. We are all glad to have you as a friend, Nick. THOMAS BURNS A characteristic family manner + an indescribable gait + a good athlete + a good student .= Tom, “Percy” Burns, a favorite with us all through high school days. If anything goes as planned, Tom will be one of many to attend college next fall. What is the name of the drugstore which seems to be your favorite hangout, Tom? 24 ROBERT BUTLER “And Brooklyn wins another World Series.” Though not always true, Bob would have it that way, for he dropped in on us from you guess where. Though Brooklyn” is taking a Future Farmer Course, he hopes to join the Marines and maybe after that, play on the Dodgers’ team. GERALD CAHILL See that mischievous smile and the long legs coming toward you?--that s Gerry. Conscientious in his work, he stands neai the top of his class. Playing football and basketball, and teasing the girls, seem to be his favorite pastimes. Good luck to you Gerry—we’re sure you’ll attain your life goal. william Butters After spending three years in the U. S. Navy, Bill returned to school to graduate with us. The blond wavy-haired Guy Madison of our class, he is a favorite of all. Bill’s plans for the future are divided between a return visit to Uncle Sam’s Navy or advanced technical training. PHYLLIS BYDAIRK “Phyl” and her two pals, Patsy and Bobbie, can often be seen over-town, ohing and ahing over the smart new clothes on display. Skating and dancing give Phyl” an opportunity to pursue another joy in life—that of meeting and making friends. “Phyl's” patience and altruistic attitude toward every individual put the final touch on qualities which will contribute to her success in nursing. 25 “PRCS EWT CO MOVIE .THE LfT' , L ETTpR ’ i PHYLLIS CALABUCCI Though unpopular with most girls, math is Phyl s favorite subject. Like other girls, however, she enjoys reading, movies, and sporting events. She sings well, as one might suspect after hearing her giggle. Phyllis isn't quite sure whether to follow up her love of math and be an algebra teacher, or to take up nursing as a career. RAYMOND CARLE A quiet person is our Raymond, but he is quick with the answers in class. His helpful attitude makes him a dependable friend and desirable classmate. A high-ranking student, he plans to attend Cornell University where he wants to study electrical engineering. With his outstanding abilities and tenacity of purpose, he will go far in his respective career. ELEANOR CASS When you are greeted by a hearty “Hi-ya, you can look for “Rosie.” We won’t forget the work she did in our plays, helping with the makeup, and her patience on the refreshment committee of our Junior-Senior Prom last year. We don't know what her future will be, but we do know she will be a success. 26 EUGENE CHUBBUCK “Chub,” our foremost sports enthusiast, never misses a game of his Alma Mater. Besides working nights in the Ingersoll-Rand Clubhouse, Eugene finds time to collect stamps, to draw, and to take part in his favorite pastime, “arguing.” In the future, “chub” plans to settle down in California with either art or bookkeeping as his vocation. MARY LOU COLLINS Mary Lou Is a small-but-mighty member of our class. She is a great friend to us all. Her quick wit, her jovial manner, and her lighthearted spirit will always be helpful assets to her. She plans to attend Temple University to study bacteriology and we are confident that she will meet with great success in her studies. THESP1RNS ROBERT CLARK Notice that big fellow with a sly grin and an unruly lock of hair? That’s Bob Clark, the only four year letter-man of the class. Though sports and pestering Miss Bean seem to be Bob’s favorite hobbies, one frequently sees that black Buick headed toward East Athens. His happy-go-lucky attitude and pleasing disposition make him “one popular guy. DORIS ANNE COOK Versatility, musical talent, energy, vivaciousness, scholarship--all these make up the girl with the charming personality--'‘Cookie.” We shall all remember her superior acting ability and her beautiful voice as well as her twinkling blue eyes. Music is included in post-graduation plans, and Cookie's” determination will prove to be an asset in any chosen vocation. BERNARD COMSTOCK If you notice a flash of bright colors in the hall, chances are that it is Bernard. Any sport is his favorite pastime with basketball and rifle shooting high on his list of favorites. After graduation he plans to trade his flashy clothes for navy blue. A great asset to any class--that is our Bemie. 27 GEORGE CORL ANNE COVENEY Anne participates in many of the extra-curricular activities in A. H. S. She is a good Irishman who likes nothing better than a fiery debate. Since she is talented and interested in art and mechanical drawing, we’re sure that she has a great future in store. That hearty laugh booming out of 215 is undoubtedly George’s. A mainstay on the football and basketball teams in the past two years, he still finds time to participate in dramatics. A member of many organizations, George is always on the go, but his ready smile has made him one of the most popular boys in the senior class. ARLENE DUNBAR “Eenie, ” our drummer girl, has snapping brown eyes and a lighthearted way that portray her personality. Arlene is seen at every game whether basketball, football, or baseball, cheering for a certain someone. Those pretty hankies she always carries are her own handiwork. We wish the best to a wonderful girl whom we’ll always remember. GERALDINE DUNBAR Gerry is the other half of the Dunbar “49’s.” A hard-working individual, she is well known for her dramatic ability and active interest in Home Ec. and the Domecon Club. Gerry’s attractiveness, conscientious attitude and congenial manner have made her one popular gal. Best wishes for the future from the senior class, Gerry. 28 GORDON DUPUIS Gordon, the rather shy and quiet member of our class, is one who will long be remembered for his prodigious amount of gray matter and his intellectual air. His deep set blue eyes give him that look of complete assurance that will add much to his success in the future. P 66KIM Chasers iY SWEATERS THOMAS GORRELL A versatile, ambitious ’49’er, that’s “Maxie.” Tireless editor of our highly successful Athenian, Tom is an all-right Joe, always ready to lend a helping hand. Besides being our promising valedictorian and a fighting Bulldog, he is soon destined to replace Charlie Spivak. A future mechanical engineer, Tom plans to attend Penn State. Valedictorian of 1953? Could be I ROBERT EIFFERT Bob is one of the quiet, more reserved members of our class, but whenever a good time is in sight, he’s a ring leader. It is said that those who drive fastest past a school go through it the slowest, but we all know this does not mean Bob. After graduation he is going to continue farming. BETTY FISK Skating, dancing, piano playing, and horse back riding seem to be favorite pastimes of this attractive, dark haired girl. Besides all these, Betty found time to be on hand for all band activities to carry the Athens Banner. We all wish you the best of luck as you go forth to your secretarial work, Betty. 29 ELLEN HAMMOND SoUTflEEj? .V. PRESIDENT BlYcteoR . HF S. Can you hear that big bass horn booming from the midst of the band? That’s Ellen. Besides singing and playing the piano as well as tooting her horn, she is a talented artist. Her artistic ability is widely displayed on posters and Athenian work in the school. Her friendly winning attitude will help make her successful in any chosen career. ARLENE HARRIS “Hess!” “You’ve just got to let me check my Bookkeeping with yours!” With an understanding and sympathetic smile, Hessy passes the well-worn workbook. Because of her generosity and genuine interest in everything, Hessy has many friends, and much of her time is spent collecting their photographs. Secretarial work in Binghamton is in the bright future. VANCE HINKSON Vance, a future business executive is one of the very few who came up all the way from kindergarten at A. H. S. Hailing from the “Solid South” (S. Main Street, that is) he hopes in later life to become a politician. Because of his quiet convincing manner, we are sure he will attain his goal. HAMPTON HUFF “Bud” is one boy in the class whom everyone looks up to! Jokes and dates seem to be his favorite hobbies; his main vocational interest is in radio announcing. During the past two years he has had the reputation of being an excellent football manager. We all wish him luck in the future. 30 JEAN JOHNSTON Jean, a senior cheerleader, is a great sports fan. Her pleasing personality draws many customers to the Market Basket where she is a clerk. With all her many activities, she finds time to keep tabs on Mary Lou. Jean wants to be a nurse; perhaps we will see her as head nurse some day. AMELIA HUMPHREY Beautiful hair, pleasing manner, intelligent outlook: these qualities belong to Amelia. To most people she seems quiet and reserved, but her manner belies the active spirit she possesses. A lover of outdoor sports, she plans to live on a ranch. We wish you success in your venture, Amelia. 0 History! with miss BEnrvag SHIRLEY HUNSINGER Stop the music 1 A beautiful blonde lady with a magnetic personality and a willingness to help everyone is here to greet you. Shirley is usually seen with a pencil in her hand, demonstrating her great art ability. As for her future career, marriage is tops on her list. KENNETH HUNTINGTON Talented, witty, always well dressed—that’s Ken. His piano playing talent has won everyone’s approval at school dances while his cheerful aspect and sincere blue eyes convinced us that he would make a competent class president. His genuine interest in the class has made him one we won’t soon forget. 31 MARGARET LOUTY Margaret is the whiz on the typewriter. She loves a good joke, and is always ready with a quick reply. Her pretty black hair, lovely complexion, and diplomatic personality are great assets to her. Although she hasn’t been with us long, she ranks high in our estimate as a friend. MANLEY KELLOG The rainbow comes and goes, and lovely is the rose.” So thinks Manley, a quiet, friendly member of our class. As a serious minded Future Farmer who likes to hunt and to tinker with cars, Manley hopes to start a farm of his own as soon as he is graduated from A. H. S. JOYCE LUPTON Joyce’s air of sophistication might lead strangers to believe that she is the quiet stay-at-home-with-a-good-book type. Although she does enjoy reading, she is far from a stay-at-home. Attending games and dances seem to be her two loves in life. Joyce’s nonchalant attitude toward the cares of life will carry her through Penn State as a credit to Athens. GARY LYNCH Gynch” is one of the class’ practical jokers. Whenever there’s fun or mischief brewing, Gary is probably behind it. He’s always willing to help and has been a staunch supporter of the school for many years. Being very interested in athletics, he was a member of our outstanding football team. 32 THELMA McINTIRE Dark hair, sparkling eyes, and a love of dancing, go to make up Thelma. Seemingly quiet, she nevertheless likes a good time. Although she is taking the commercial course, that ring on her finger leads us to believe that she has a different career picked out. MARTHA NORTHRUP Remember that ever-busy waitress that used to help Lizzie during those rushed noonhours? That was Mart. Steady, hardworking, good-natured, and friendly to all, she is always ready, willing, and able to give a helping hand. Although she is very fond of movies and reading, she still finds time to correspond with a certain someone in Washington. VELMA McINTIRE We now would like to introduce Velma, the other half of our set of twins. Although she is not seen around town very much, Velma is certainly well-known and liked by all Her possible vocation differs greatly from other members of the class, for she hopes to become a beautician. RICHARD MERRILL Dick’s favorite pastime appears to be picking on the girls. A pastime of equal favoritism is driving his Green Dodge and scaring everyone out of a year’s growth. After graduation he will continue farming and we are sure he will be very successful. ■ 33 FLOYD OLSEN Floyd, known to his friends as “Spider, has a great interest in radio, for he builds them, tears them apart and builds them over again. In school he is a better than average student. You can often find him drawing plans for some unusual invention. After he graduates, Floyd hopes to follow up his hobby by designing radios GLORIA PATTERSON Whenever someone simply must get a rush job out of room 216 by 3:35, you will probably find Gloria cheerfully lending a hand to an over-burdened classmate. Besides being captain of her basketball team and a leader in volleyball in school, Gloria finds time to participate in sports on her own time. Because of her self-criticism and ambitious nature, Gloria will be an asset to any office. JACQUELINE PATTON “Oh, Sylvia, how will we ever get this typing assignment finished in time? Jackie’s fair skin is complimented by whatever she wears. A one-girl team, Jackie was captain of the champion volleyball team, and excels in most sports, including basketball, baseball, and softball. Jackie’s good humor always comes through when problems pile up. She’ll certainly make good in any career she chooses. KEITH RINKER “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire,’’ and where there’s cut-ups and laughter, there’s Keith. His snappy eyes and jolly nature keep us all in stitches. Each year we can count on him to take advantage of his deer hunting ability, while in between times he can be seen hunting “dear” —just to keep in practice. 34 DONALD ROBINSON Robbie’s” broad shoulders, his Rock of Gibralter” build, and his quick, easy grin, make him a favorite of all his classmates, including the fairer sex. In his position as half-back for the Bulldogs,” he proves how much one man can do with the help of ten others. Robbie” is a valuable asset to the class of ’49. GEORGE ROSE See George’s black, wavy hair? It’s admired by everyone. Our ambitious friend took both the full academic and commercial courses and handled them well. But studying is pushed aside when fun or dancing is in the air. We know that with his determination and jovial spirit, George will go far. LUCILLE ROGERS Quiet and conservative that’s Lucille. Although we only catch glimpses of her easy smile, she’s well known in the Home Ec. room. Got a problem? Take it to Miss Rogers. She’ll be your personal Dorothy Dix. When she’s not assisting a friend in distress, she reads to prepare herself for a future we know she’ll make the most of. WAYNE ROGERS A future farmer, Wayne is interested in most sports, especially basketball. Like all farmers, he likes to hunt and takes pride in his fire arms. He goes a little farther, however, for he has a collection of all types of shells. Because of his determination and good Ag. record, he is bound to succeed. 35 BARBARA RUSSELL Little but vivacious is our Bobbie. Her main interests are sports, horses, and pretty clothes. The Domecon Club takes much of her time, for she is the president. Bobbie’s pretty red hair, charm, and personality will help her win many more friends in the years to come. MARCELLA RUSSELL “Another red head?” That’s right. Marty is a typical Russell. Dancing, horse back riding, and letter writing occupy her spare time. Like many other girls, she plans to become a nurse or to enter the business world. Because of her pleasing personality, popularity, and determination, she is certain to be successful in any chosen profession. ESTELLA SCRIVENS No one can beat “Scriv” when it comes to good nature and corny jokes. She is an ardent sports fan, inasmuch as she participates as well as observes. With never a care in the world but always willing to help, our Scriv is an all around girl. MARY SELLECK Mary is one girl who never worries about straight hair when it rains. Her beautiful, naturally wavy hair always looks neat and well under control. How Mary ever manages to work after school and do so well in her school work, we’ll never know but we will admit that she has never been caught wasting time in S. H. We wish her luck in any career she chooses. 36 HAROLD SHAY We are proud to have Harold, a Navy veteran, back with us to complete his education. Teasing the girls and playing shuffleboard seem to be two of his favorite pastimes. His ambitions for the future are to reenlist in the Navy and go to college. PTHFNlflM W W ROBERT SOUTHEE Ambling down the hall, pant legs rolled up, and a pencil on either ear, Bob stops frequently to talk to his numerous friends. Besides being an ardent boxing fan, who collects pictures of prize fighters, he is one of the cleverist artists A. H. S. has ever had, and we are sure he will become a great cartoonist. BERNARD SHERBO Sherbo, with his impish grin, devilish antics, and corny jokes, keeps us all in stitches. Although he was known to be one of Coach Childs’ little mischief makers, his fighting spirit backed the team in its march through an out-standing season. Because of this spirit and his happy-go-lucky attitude, he’s sure to make his mark at Canisius. PATSY SMITH If ever you are having a blue day, just go and see Patsy. She will cheer you up in a minute. Although she is a newcomer to our class, her quiet, friendly manner immediately made her one of us. Buchannan High School lost a great girl when Patsy left, but definitely we benefited by their loss. 37 DONNA STILLMAN Donna seems to be around where she is most needed. Because of her pleasing personality and witty nature, Donna has won a host of friends. Although undecided what her ambition in life is, she will always be remembered as a class “cut-up” by her classmates. SYLVIA STRANGE Coming down the halls, you will meet our Sylvia, a short, attractive girl with a dimple. She always has a friendly “Hi” for everyone. Why does she always blush when someone looks at her? Is she bashful? Any employer that hires Sylvia will be grateful, for she will be an asset to any office. THORTON STRANGE Where is that beautiful music coming from? Why, of course, its Sammy playing his saxophone. Although Sammy plays many instruments, the piano-accordion is his favorite. His humorous jokes and hearty laughter seem to start you laughing even on the bluest of days. Sammy has an intense interest in agriculture, and he plans to be a farmer. BETHEL STURDEVANT That figure hurrying to band or chorus is our Bethel, the girl with the scholarly and independent air. Although she is an honor student, Bethel finds time and enjoyment for her hobby of making chro-cheted doilies. Because of her gentle and understanding manner, we are all sure she will become an ideal Florence Nightingale. 38 JACK WADSWORTH If you see a fellow take a black Dodge truck around a corner on two wheels or lumber slowly down the hall, you will know it is Jack. Always active in plays, sports, clubs, and classes is our versatile “Wads.” The merriment and laughter caused by his original jokes will long echo in the hails of A. H. S. JANE TIFFANY Hurry! Orchestra practice today. Jane, that pint sized bundle of hurry, is a great musician as well as an actress. Jane’s also a camera fan. She and her trusty Brownie were familiar sights at the games. Oh, yes, at the half, Jane proudly marched with the drill team. Although her future is undecided at present, we are sure she’ll be a great success. H NSTR6L MARY VANWORMER A flash of a baton, a merry smile, and Mary is on her way. Among her hobbies are horseback riding or enjoying a good movie. Although her plans for the future are incomplete, her winning smile and snappy brown eyes will take her far towards success. SCOTT VON WOLFFRADT Want a ride someplace? Scott will gladly give you a lift in his beloved ’33 Chevie. A leading sportsman, he is skilled in hunting, trapping, and fishing. An outstanding student of agriculture, Scott has won numerous awards for his accomplishments in addition to being elected president of the F. A. A. 39 RUTH WRIGHT Ever hear of a girl who actually enjoys trapping poor helpless inhabitants of the forest? No? Then introduce yourself to that girl with the laughing blue eyes and the somewhat bewildered expression, Ruth. Her many friends admire her versatility and eagerness to please. Because of her cheerful and winning manner, we are more than confident that she will be appreciated in any office. SALLY ZACHARIAS Go-Bulldogs-Go” Ever hear that at a game? Undoubtedly it was Sal,” one of our peppy cheerleaders who is always on hand to cheer our teams on to victory. Her jolly personality, friendly attitude, and good looks are combined to make up one of the most popular girls of our class. OUR GR yDUfelTCK 40 iB? tt itettrattberril d]al WE 0f yje dags 0f 1949 in the County of Bradford and State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory and, understanding, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void, all former Wills by us at any time heretofore max,Is. ,A«b 3Ftr� t, ,3 direct that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life and that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. Ani to such estate as it has pleased God to entrust to me, I dispose of the same as follows, viz; Gordon DuPuis’s mathematic ability to Dick Covey Robert Eiffert’s plaid shirt to John Gergel Ellen Hammond’s musical ability to David Arnold Arlene Harris’s typing ability to Stub Campbell Vance Hinkson’s tackle position on the football team to La Rue Genney Amelia Humphrey’s gum to Mr. Bresee Joyce Lupton s note writing ability to Shirley Campbell Velma and Thelma Mclntire’s love of constant companionship to Herethel Callear and Louise Northrup Geraldine Ball’s hyness to Raymond Molyneaux Joyce Barrowcliff’s interest in Domecon to Dick Tracy Winfield Bassage’s bike riding ability to Fran Storelli Nora Brannaka’s blond hair to Barbara Havens James Bradley’s cows to David Rhoads Marilyn Brown’s quietness to Rodney Horton Phyllis Bydairk’s long jaunt to school to Barbara Cahill Phyllis Calabucci’s shortness to Alona Fassett Eugene Chubbuck’s art ability to Gene MacDaniels Anne Coveney’s corny jokes to Jessie Blostein Geraldine Dunbar’s love of sports to Ella Mae Mullen Lucille Rogers’ auiet manner to Calvin Wayman Gloria Patterson’s careful driving to Tom Twigg Jackie Patton’s ability to chew gum to Edgar Henry Wayne Rogers’ knowledge of agriculture to Howard DeFrahn Marcella Russell’s red hair to Alice Halstead Barbara Russell’s love of dancing to Jack Mason Mary Selleck’s naturally curly hair to Joanne Keeler Bernard Sherbo’s crew cut to Larry Bentley Patsy Smith’s collection of cardigan sweaters to Amy Struble Sylvia Strange’s small feet to Joan Palmer Thornton Strange’s ability to play the accordion to Ed Rogers Ruth Wright’s cheerful aspect to Bill Van Slyke Bethel Sturdevant’s ability in Latin to Shirley Campbell Richard Merrill’s leisurely walk to Laura Rhoads Sibyl Brennan’s air of sophistication to Dorothy Cordner Estella Scrivens’ jitterbugging ability to Bob Twigg Shirley Hunsinger s artistic ability to Jack Patterson Raymond Carle’s quietness to Pat Mitchell Jane Tiffany’s violin to Kenny Roberts In Witness Thereof: ITW -- 41 TOM GORRELL TAKING OVER HARRY JAMES BAND c X P s y BOB CLARK LIADOV r. . „ WILL KEEP IN HAROLD ShAY A BILL 8UTTER$L--- SHAPE RUNNING - SAILOR 80Y5_ To E. ATH£NS| TOM BURNS WITH THE REST OF THE IRISH AT NOTRE DAME f imi, KEN HUNTINGTON-PIANIST ARLENE bUNBAR JEAN JOHNSTON NURSE Trophecy MANLEY KELLOGG DAIRY FARMER KHVTH RINKER W= Q Pool room bowl jng alley prop. % iZvya Bill” Academic Course: Senior Play 12; Prom Committee 11; Intra-murals 10,11,12; Tea-ogan 11; Minstrel 11, 12; Athenian Staff 12; Hi-Y 11,12. Gerry” Commercial Course: Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Council member 11; Thespian 10; Teao-gan 11; Athenian Staff 11,12; Spanish Club 10,11,12; Evening Times Reporter 12; Tri-Hi-Y Play 12; Minstrel 12; Miss Cooper’s Secretary 12; Senior Play (usher) 11,12; Junior Play (usher) 11; Volleyball Intramurals 10,11. “Joyce” Home Economics Course: Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11,12; Domecon 10,11, 12 (Treasurer); Senior Play Staff 12; Minstrel 12. Winfield” Academic Course: Hi-Y 10,11,12; Intra-murals 10,12; Prom Committee 11; Minstrel 12. Lo” Academic Course: Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Girls Chorus 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 12; Tri-Hi-Y Cabinet Officer 11,12; G.A.C. 10,11; Athenian Staff 11,12; Decorating Comm.,Jr. Sr. Prom 11; Halloween Play 12; Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Christmas Cantata 12. johnny” Academic Course: Football 10,11,12; BasketbaU 10,11,12; Baseball 10,11,12; Sr. Play 12; Thespians 10; Minstrel 11,12; Hi-Y 10,11,12; Athenian Staff 11,12; Jr. Prom Comm. 11; Christmas Ball 12; Pig-skin Chasers; Mixed Chorus; Evening Times Reporter 12. Jim” Vocational Agriculture: intramurals 10,11,12; Football 10,11,12; F.F. A. Vice President, F.F. A. judging team 10,11,12 Minstrel 12; F.F.A. teams 10,11,12. Nora” Commercial Course: Minstrel 12. 44 'Bob” “Sibyl” Academic Course: Band 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 12; Girls Chorus 10,11,12; Intramurals 10; Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11,12; Thespians 10; Athenian 11,12; Tri-Hi-Y Play 12; Tri-Hi-Y council member 12; Spanish Club 10,11; Teaogan 11; G.A.C. 10, 11; Junior Play 11; Senior Play 12; Class Secretary 11,12; Dom-econ 12; Minstrel 11,12; Spanish Club Secretary. “Marilyn” Home Economics Course: Domecon 10, 11,12; Minstrel 12. “Nick” Academic Course: Senior Play Committee 12; Spanish Club 11,12; Minstrel 12. “Percy” Pigskin Chasers 11, 12; Football 10,11,12; Baseball 10,11,12; Basketball 11; Spanish Club 10,11; Teaogan 11; Senior Play 12; Minstrel 12; Evening Times Reporter 12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Christmas Ball Committee 12. Vocational Agriculture: F.F.A. 10,11,12; F.F.A. reporter 12; F.F.A. basketball, softball judging teams; Hi-Y 10,11,12; Athenian Staff 11,12; Evening Times Staff 12; Minstrel 12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Art Club 12. “BUI” Academic Course: Minstrel 12. “Phyl” Academic Course: G. A.C. 10,11; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Thespians 10; Domecon 10,12; Senior Play 12; Junior Play 11; Tri-Hi-Y Play 12; Minstrel 12; Intramurals 10,11,12. “Gerry” Academic Course: Prom Committee 11; Minstrel 12; Junior Play 11; Spanish Club 10,11; Basketball 11,12; Teaogan 11; (Assistant Editor) Intramurals 10,11; Hi-Y 11,12; Senior Play 12. 45 “Phyllis P Academic Course: Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; G. A.C. 10,11; Class Treas. 10; Senior High Chorus 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 11,12; Tri-Hi-Y Halloween Play 12; Decorating Comm., Jr. Sr. Prom 11; Usher, Sr. Play; Tri-Hi-Y Cabinet Member 11; Christmas Cantata 12. “Ray” General Course: F.F. A. 9,10; Intramurals 10,11,12; Track meet 10,11; Teaogan 11; Christmas Cantata 12. “Rosie” Academic Course: Intramurals 10,11; Domecon Club 12; Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Athenian Staff 11,12; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Tri-Hi-Y Play 12; G. A.C. 10,11; Minstrel 12; Evening Times Staff 11,12; Dance Comm. 10,11,12. “Chub” General Course: Art Club 12; Minstrel 12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Prom Committee 11; Hi-Y 10,11,12; Athenian 12. Academic Course: Football 10,11,12; Basketball 10,11,12; Baseball 10,11,12; Pigskin Chaser 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11,12; Vice-President of Senior Class 12; Cantata 12; Minstrel 12; Athenian Staff 11,12; Secretary of Pigskin Chasers 12. “Mary Lou” Academic Course: G. A.C.10,11,12; G.A.C. Treasurer 10; Tri-Hi-Y Sec. 11; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Class Treas. 11; Athenian 11,12; Teaogan 11; Intramurals 10,11,12; Minstrel 11,12; Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Jr. Prom Comm. 11; Drill Team 10,11,12; Christmas Ball Comm. 12; Evening Times 11; Dance Comm. 10,11,12. “Bernard” Academic Course: Basketball 10; Intra-murals 10,11,12; Jr. Play 11; Minstrel 11, 12; Prom Committee 11. “Dorie” Academic Course: Band 10,11,12; Minstrel 10,11,12; Girls Chorus 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 10,11,12; Trtple Trio 11,12; G. A.C. 10,11 (Vice-President); Tri-Hi-Y 10,11, 12 (President); Thespians 10; Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Teaogan 11; Athenian 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11; Christmas Cantata 10, 12. 46 “Nellie” Academic Course; Football 10,11,12; Senior Play 12; Junior Play 11; Minstrel 10,11,12; Prom Committee 11; Student Council 10,12; Christmas Cantata 12; Christmas Ball Committee 12; Spanish Club 11,12; Hi-Y 10,11,12; President 12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Basketball 10,11,12; President of Pigskin Chasers 12. “Anne” Academic Course; Drill Team 10; Color Guard 11, 12; Thespians 10; Junior Play 11; Senior Play 12; Minstrel 11,12; Dance Committees 10,11,12; Art Club 12; Athenian 11,12; Evening Times Staff 12; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; G.A. C. 10,11,12; President 12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Tri Hi-Y Committee Chairman 12. “Enie” Academic Course: Band 10,11,12; Thespian Club 10; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; G.A.C. 10,11; Orchestra 10,11; Dom-econ Club 12; Minstrel 12; Evening Times Staff 12; Girls Chorus 12; Mixed Chorus 12; Usher for Junior Play 11; Tri-Hi-Y Council Member 11; Intramurals 10,11. “Gerry” Academic Course; Girls Chorus 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 12; DomeconClub 12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Junior Play 11; Senior Play 12; Thespians 10; Athenian Staff 11,12; Tri-Hy-Y Club 10,11,12; Drill Team 10,11,12; Evening Times Staff 12; Minstrel 10,11,12; Class Treasurer 12; Tri-Hi-Y Treasurer 12. “Gordon” Academic Course: Minstrel 12. “Bob” Agriculture Course: Minstrel 12; F.F.A. 10,11,12. “Bet” Academic Course: Drill Team 10; Color Guard 11,12; Intramurals 10,11,12; G. A.C. 10,11,12; Tri-Hi-Y, 10,11,12, Athenian 11,12; Tri-Hi-Y Play 12; Senior Play 12; G.A.C. Basketball Team 11; Minstrel 12. “Tom” Academic Course: Band 10,11,12; Pigskin Chasers 11,12; Football 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10, (Pres.),11,(Sec.), 12, (Pres.); Teaogan (Ed.); Athenian, (Ed.); Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Minstrel 11,12; Class Pres. 11;Jr. Prom. Comm. 11; Intramurals 10,11; Christmas Cantata 12. 47 “Ellen” Academic Course! Class Secretary, 10;G. A.C. 10,11,12; Tri-Hi-Y, 10,11,12; Tri-Hi-Y Council, 12; Spanish Club, 10, (Vice-Pres.) 11 (Treasurer); Minstrel, 11,12; Teogan, 11; Athenian, 11,12; Triple Trio, 11,12; Girls’ Chorus, 10,11, 12; Mixed Chorus, 11, 12; Orchestra, 10,11; Band, 11,12; Christmas Cantata, 10,12; Jr. Play Staff.ll. “Arlene” Commercial Course: Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; G. A.C. 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11; Intramurals 10,11,12; Mrs. Alger’s Secretary 12. “Vance” Academic Course Mixed Chorus, 10,11, 12; Senior Play 12; Minstrel, 12, 11; Football 10,11,12; Baseball 11,12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Orchestra 10; Spanish Club 10,11; Spanish Club President 10; Secretary 11; Hi-Y 11,12; Hi-Y Treasurer 12; Pigskin Chasers 11, 12; Student Council 11,12; Evening Times 12; Junior Play Committee 11. “Bud” Academic Course: Spanish Club 10,11,12; Pigskin Chasers 11, 12; Football 11,12; Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Minstrel 11,12; Athenian Staff 11,12; Discussion Club 12; Band 10,11; Orchestra 10. “Shorty” General Course: Minstrel 12. “Shirley” Academic Course: Tri-Hi-Y, 10,11,12; Queen’s Court, 10,11; Minstrel, 12; Prom Comm. 11; Drill Team, 10,11,12; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Athenian Staff, 11, 12; G.A.C., 10,11; Evening Times Staff, 12; Spanish Club, 11,12; Tea-ogan 11; Christmas Ball Comm.; Christmas Cantata, 12. “Ken” Academic Course: Band 10,11,12; Orchestra,10, 11,12; Hi-Y 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11,12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 10,11,12; Athenian Staff 11,12; Minstrel 11,12; Junior Play 11; Thespians 10; Teao-gan 11; Senior Play 12; Prom Committee 11; Christmas Ball Committee 12; Class Vice-President 10; Class President 12. “Jean” Academic Course: Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; G.A.C. 10,11,12; Intramurals 10, 11,12; Athenian 11,12; Minstrel 12; Thespians 10; Junior Play 11; Senior Play 12; Junior Prom Committee 11; Christmas Ball Committee 12; G.A.C. Council 10; Tri-Hy-Y Council 11; Cheerleader 10,11,12; Student Council 10; Evening Times Reporter 12. 48 “Manley” F.F.A. 9,10,11.12; Intramurals 9, 10; Minstrel 12. “Margaret” Commercial Course: Tri-Hi-Y 11,12; Tea-ogan 11; Athenian Staff 11,12; Intramurals 11,12; Minstrel 12; Evening Times Staff 12; Sec. to Mr. Bresee 12. “Joyce” Academic Course: Intramurals 10,11,12; Student Council 10,11; Jr. Play Usher 11; Minstrel Usher 11; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; G. A.C. 10,12; Christmas Cantata 12; Minstrel 12; Domecon 10; Spelling Bee 11; Drill Team 11,12. “Lynchie” Academic Course: Football 11,12; Pigskin Chasers 12;Intramurals 10,11,12; Jr. Play 11; Prom Committee 11; Hi-Y 11,12; Christmas Ball 12; Minstrel 11, 12. “Tommy” Commercial Course: Intramurals 10; G.A. C. 10; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11, 12; Minstrel 10,12; Miss Reagan’s Secretary 12. “Velma” Commercial Course: Minstrel 10,12; Jr. Play Usher 11; Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11,12; G.A.C. 10; Volleyball 10; Sec. to Mr. Van Scoten 12. “Richard” Band 9,10,11,12; Intramurals 9,10; F.F.A. 9, 10,11,12; Minstrel 12. “Marty” General Course: Driving Course 12; Minstrel 12. 49 “Don” “Gloria” Commercial Course: Intramurals 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11; Tri-Hi-Y 10; G.A.C. 10; Teaogan (typist) 11: Sec. to Miss Stevens. ‘Jackie Commercial Course: Intramurals 10,11,12; Minstrel 12; Spanish Club 10,11; G.A.C. 10; Tri-Hi-Y 10. “Keith” Academic Course: Spanish Club 10,11; Jr. Play 11; Jr. Prom 11; Intramurals 10,11, 12; Minstrel 12. Agriculture Course: Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9; F.F.A. 10,11,12; Pigskins 10, 11,12; Minstrel 12; Ping Pong Champion 12. “Lucille” General Course: Domecon 11,12; Minstrel 12. “Wayne” General Course: F.F. A. 10,11,12; Hi-Y 10,11; Intramurals 10,11,12; F.F.A. Basketball 10, 11,12; Dairy-Judging Team 12; Football 12. “George” Academic and Commercial Courses: Spanish Club 10,11; Teaogan 11; Mr. Pruyne’s Secretary 12; Athenian 11,12; Minstrel 12; Thespians 10; Spanish Club Secretary 12; Evening Times Staff 12. 50 “Bobbie” Home Economics Course: Domecon 10, 11,12; Vice-President 11; President 12; G.A. C. 10,11,12; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Drill Team 10,11,12; Tumbling Team 11; Sr. Play 12. “Marty” Academic Course: Domecon 10,11 (Sec.) 12; G.A.C. 10,11,12; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12 (Sec.); Intramurals 10, 11,12; Evening Times Staff 12; Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Athenian Staff 11,12; Tumbling Team 11; Drill Team 10,11,12; Minstrel 12; Dance Comm. 10,11,12; Art Club 12. “Scriv” Academic Course: Intramurals 9,10,11; Drill Team 10,11; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Sr. Play 12; Minstrel 11,12. “Baby” General Course: Intramurals 10; Spanish Club 10,11; Minstrel 12. ”Harold” Academic Course: Minstrel 12. “Sherb” Academic Course: Football 10,11,12; Pigskin Chasers 11,12; Hi-Y 10,11,12; Baseball 11,12; Basketball 10; Senior Play 12; Minstrel 11,12; Vice-President of Jr. Class 11; Spanish Club Play 10; Contata 12; Intra-murals 10,11,12. “Patsy” General Course: Evening Times Staff 12; Minstrel 12. “Bob” General Course; Band 11,12; Orchestra 11,12; Junior Play 11; Senior Play 12; Athenian 11,12; Baseball Jr. Manager 11; Sr. Manager 12; Vice-President student Council 11; President of student Council 12; Evening Times Reporter 12; Teaogan 11; Spanish Club 11,12; Junior Prom Committee 11; Minstrel 11,12; Christmas Ball Committee 12; Pigskin Chasers 12. 51 “Donna Academic Course: Girls Chorus, 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus, 10,11,12; Intramurals, 10,11,12; Dome-con Club, 12; Jr. Play U; Sr. Play, 12; Tri-Hi-Y Play, 12; G. A. C.. 10, 11,12; Athenian Staff, 12; Drill Team, 11,12; Minstrel, 12; Evening Times, 12; DanceComm., 10,11,12; Sr. Play usher, Commercial Course: Drill team 11,12; Mixed Chorus 12; Girls Chorus 10,11,12; Domecon 10,11,12; Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11,12; Minstrel 12; Spanish Club 10,11. “Sam” Agriculture Course: Band 11,12; Minstrel 12; Football 10; F.F. A. 10,11,12; Dairy Judging Team 12; Intramurals 10; F.F.A. Basketball 10,11,12. “Berthal” Academic Course: Girls Chorus 11,12; Tri-Hi-Y 11,12; Band 11,12; Prom Committee 11; Minstrel 12; Intramurals 12; Athenian 11,12; Mixed Chorus 12; Orchestra 11; Sr. Play 12; Student Council 12; Christmas Contata 12. “Janie” Academic Course: Drill Team 11,12; Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Orchestra 10,11,12; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; G. A.C. 10; Prom Committee 11; Teaogan 11; Evening Times Reporter 12; Athenian 11; 12; Minstrel 12; Spelling Bee 11. “Mary” Academic Course: Girls Chorus 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 12; Majorette 11,12; Drill Team, 10; G.A.C. 10,11, 12; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Minstrel 11,12; Band Concert 11; Intramurals 10; Jr. Play (usher) 11; Christmas Cantata 12; Dance Committee 11. “Scottie” Agriculture Course: Band 10,11,12; Hi-Y 10,11,12; Sr. Play 12; F.F.A. 10,11,12; (Reporter 11) (President 12) Minstrel 12. “Jack” Academic Course: Hi-Y 10,11,12; Football 10,11,12; Thespian 10; Student Council 10,11; Intramurals 10,11,12; Minstrel 10, 12; Prom Committee 11; Jr. Play 11; Sr. Play 12; Pigskin Chasers 11,12; Christmas Ball Committee 12; J. V. Basketball 10; Varsity Basketball 11,12. 52 “Ruth” Commercial Course: Tri-Hi-Y 9,10,11; Athenian Art Staff 11, 12; Intramurals 9,10, 11,12; Minstrel 12; Spanish Club 10,11; Secretary to Miss Bean and Mr. Jones 12. “Sal ft Commercial Course: Prom Committee 11; Sr. Play 12; Jr. Play 11; G.A.C. 10,11; Athenian 7,8,9,10,11, 12; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11, 12; Cheerleader 10, 11,12; Intramurals 10,12; Tumbling Team 11; Minstrel 12; Christmas Ball 12. 53 NAME FAVORITE SONG LiKes and SPECIALTY PET PEEVE Baker Physics Fords Wm. Tell Overture Ball Typing, Shorthand Chickens To Each His Own Barrow cliff Riding in Cars Mushy People I Love You So Much It Hurts Bassage Ping Pong Chocolate icing on white cake Buttons and Bows Be ruling Jacks Being alone I'm in the Mood for Love Black Sports Poor sportsmanship Until Bradley Women Post office pens When I Grow Too Old To Dream Brannaka David Shorthand Every Day I Love You Just a Little Bit More Brennan Roller Skating Physics Deep Purple Brown, M. Walter Dancing I Love You So Much It Hurts Brown, N. Chevrolets Icy Roads Marcella Burns Sports Work in general Dodgers r losing 12th Street Rag Butler Driving Give Me The Moon Over Brooklyn Butters Andy’s Library Navy Night and Day Bydairk Sleeping Onion eaters My Darling Cahill Chemistry Female wolves Sentimental Journey Calabucci Gene Competition It’s Magic Carle Women, song, pool Gorrell’s marks Cocktails for Two Cass Talking Sarcasm Maybe You’ll Be There Chubbuck Bowling Arguments Danny Boy Clark Arlene Referees A Little Bird Collins Working Boys’ brown and white shoes My Heart Stood Still Comstock Donna Redheads That Certain Party Cook Dates Alarm Clocks My Buddy Corl Naomi Homework White Christmas Coveney Food Music Lost Chord Dunbar, A. Bob Blondes Because Dunbar, G. Sherbo Scotch Tape My Darling, My Darling Du Puis Horses Swimming 0, My Darling Clementine Eiffert Sleeping School Always Fisk Dancing Cats It’s Magic Gorrell A Certain Soph Complaining paper Hammond . customers Sentimental Journey Music Cats Maybe You’ll Be There Harris Louis West Sayre It’s Too Soon To Know Hinkson Huff Eating Dorie Teachers Lipstick Smears Woody Woodpecker Deep Purple Humphrey Chewing gum Jealousy Now Is the Hour V ✓ N Girl Stuck up girls o° Homework IF Competition Sober women 0 j ® °ti9ecje West sayre 54 NAME X) isliKes SPECIALTY PET PEEVE FAVORITE SONG Hunsinger Huntington Johnston Kellogg Louty Lupton Lynch Mclntire, T. Mclntire, V. Merrill North rup Olsen Patterson Patton Rlnker Robinson Rogers, L. Rogers, W. Rose Russell, B. Russell, M. Sc rive ns Selleck Shay She r bo Smith Southee Stillman Strange, S. Strange, T. Sturdevant Tiffany Van Wormer Won Wolffradt Wadsworth Wright Zacharias £ _ .e Alarm Jack Eating with wooden spoons Bookkeeping Piano Work Teasing Kicking cows Milking cows Passes Walt, quick wit Monopolizers of Day dreaming the telephone Catty women Teasing Housecleaning Dancing Icy roads Lester Women Driving Sober people Crocheting Too much work Bicycling Driving Singing Cows Chewing gum People who spend Driving Beautiful girls his money Red hair Boys Movies Girls Shooting rifles Stuck-up girls Music Rumors Horses Men Dancing Long engagements Jerry Traveling Brothers Fickle women Andy’s Library Teachers Football Smart boys Horses Shaving Drawing Redheads Bernard Cows Letter writing School Accordion Sloppy people Roger Short boys Driving Playing piano Girls Oysters (his) car Competition Women Spiders Margaret Kirby Cats???? ckle Stardust Sentimental Journey i’ll Get By Bouquet of Roses Carnival in Venice My Darling, My Darling Sleepytime Gal Buttons and Bows Too Many Blues White Christmas Lavender Blue Slap Her Down Again, Paw Bluebird of Happiness It’s You or No One Winter Wonderland You Call Everybody Darling Lavender Blue 12th Street Rag Deep Purple I Wonder, I Wonder Lavender Blue It’s Magic Among the Sheltering Palms Laura Stardust Bluebird of Happiness Heartaches I Wonder, I Wonder You’re Mean to Me Sharpshooters Slow Boat to China Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Girls Were Made To Take Care of Boys Ohl How I Hate to Get Up In The Morning Tonight We Love My Happiness Two Sleepy People clocks X icy toads % Onion e fcrs Mushy cS SI, °Ppy People C� t opk r G School ■V3 1 Si, eking cows 55 Junior Class Officers President, David Arnold; Vice-President, William Van Slyke; Secretary, Harvalee Bidlack; Treasurer, Rodney Horton rr E entered the town of Athens Senior High as meek Sophomores in 1947. We already had one celebrity in our midst named Francis Storelli, the only ninth grader to earn a letter in football in a number of years. We soon gained more celebrities by having numerous lettermen in the class. We firmly planted ourselves as junior members of the town by placing Jo Anne Keeler, Herethel Callear, David Arnold, and Robert Hopkins in the Student Council. We also elected our class officers with David Rhoads for our president. We were welcomed into our town by the Sophomore Welcoming Dance, given by the upper-classmen in our honor. Then we began to repay our social debts. In assemblies we made ourselves heard through our two cheerleaders, Joan Palmer and Amy Struble. Then came our Thespian plays: one at Christmas called “A Quiet Christmas” and one in February entitled, Thanks to George Washington,” which we presented in Waverly in return for a play they presented in our school. This year we advanced even farther on our journey through Our Town. We started out by ordering our class rings and by placing David Rl.jads on the Student Council as Vice-President of the high school. Our social season was in a whirl again this year by helping at the First Annual Christmas Ball, and by putting on, One Foot in Heaven” as the Junior Play. In the spring we were in charge of the Annual Junior-Senior Prom. This is our record for the past two years, and we feel sure that we are capable of holding our places as leading citizens next year. 57 Juniors Tow Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: W. Fanning, W. Chandler, A. Farr, A. Struble, J. Keeler, F. Storelli, R. Twigg, T. Twigg J. Mason, R. Molyneaux, E. Rogers, J. Patterson, E. Henry, R. Hopkins, G. Rogers, A. Fassett, C. Havens, P. Murphy R. Tracy, D. Arnold, C. VonWolffradt, E. MacDaniels, A. Arnold, H. DeFrahn, R. Blend, R. Norton, R. Covey G. Shaffer, D. Rhoads, Wm. Van Slyke, L. Bentley, R. Ryder, L. Jenny, D. Gable, K. Roberts, J. Gergel, J. Cole C. Talada, H. Callear, B. Swartwood, S. Campbell, B. Shumway, F. Dunbar, H. Bidlack, D. Kremer E. Mullen, A. Duggan, H. Bidlack, P. Haxton, A. Horton, E. Lee, A. Johnson, G. Hemingway, L. Northrup, B. Havens B. Bowman, E. Bradley, A. Van Duzer, J. Reynolds, A. Halstead, L. Rhoads, L. Bassage, J. Blostein, I. Isbell P. White, B. Cahill. P. Zimmerman, P. Depew, D. Bennett, J. Palmer, S. Fenton, D. Shaffer, P. Mitchell. D. Campbell 58 SodK opnomore icers President.......................William Thompson Vice-President..................Robert Rogers Secretary.......................Faith Gallegher Treasurer ......................Forrest Paine AA ELL, here we are at last, in Senior High School. Although we are still the juveniles of senior high, we have already made ourselves known in “Our Town.” The acting club called “Thespians” is a traditional sophomore activity and its one-act plays do much in preparing us for junior and senior plays. We are well represented in the sports department by three lettermen, Duane Northrup, Jim Patton and Jack Stroud; and two cheerleaders, Faith Gallagher and Beverly Robinson. In last fall’s election, the ‘'Citizens’ Party” won out, placing the following members as class officers: President, William Thompson; Vice-President, Robert Rogers; Secretary, Faith Gallegher; Treasurer, Forrest Payne; Student Council, James Patton, Jean Shepps, Edward Zacharias, and Peggy White. We’re sure you’ll hear more from us in our remaining two years in “Our Town.” 60 omores Top Row: Third Row: Second Row First Row: Wm. Thompson, M. McNeil, C. Roy, Wm. Kelly, B. Stranger, J. Knecht, E. Drew, L. Rose, F. Macafee, A. Fay J. Friant, B. Chubb, N. Crone, J. Park, F. Paine, R. Kremer, C. Shaffer, J. Canavan, F. Gallagher, S. Segar, V. Depew G. Rinker, R. Catlin, J. Stroud, J. Patton, S. Wandell, F. Dowd, R. Gergel, L. Miller, T. Crawford, K. Rogers N. May, M. Van Atta, D. Fice, R. Scriven, R. Ball, R. Van Louvanee, D. Northrup, R. Harris, R. Rogers, K. Horton, Wm. Gowan Top Row: B. Bidlack, D. Barrowcliff, B. Bidlack, D. Molyneaux, J. Smith, T. Silkman, B. Robinson, J. Holland, J. Lamont Third Row: R. Bydairk, R. Morley, A. Murray, L. Jenney, B. Hammond, G. Wright, P. Brooks, E. Allen, V. Morley, P. Brown Second Row: A. Gorseline, D. Hatch, A. Calabucci, M. Havens, J. Twigg, N. Cole, D. Wilson, E. Zacharias, J. Regn, J. McMahon, D. Mullens First Row: B. Flood, J. Shepps, C. Kremer, J. Warner, P. Rolls, P. White, N. Smith, J. Swart- wood. G. Howard. J. Graham 61 Nintk Grade Top Row: G. Hunsinger, M. Simpson, D. Preston, A. Crowley, B. Kie, J. McNeil, G. Koons Second Row: R. Rogers, J. Blend, G. Robinson, L. Corl, P. Burnett, A. Strange First Row: R. Reeser, G. Whyte, G. Bradley, J. Tinney, G. Strange, I. Selleck, J. Hotalen Top Row: E. Merrill, L. Wells, H. Scrivens, P. Arnold, R. Merrill, P. Horton, J. Burnett, C. Gardner Second Row: M. Coveney, J. Thompson, M. Hinkson, J. Conrad, R. Crandall, J. Tracy, L. Jackson, R. Hannon, D. Dunning First Row: R. Jackson, R. Park, T. Welsh, D. Johnson, L. McNamara, K. Avery, H. DeHaven, K. Rinehuls 64 Ninth Grade Top Row. V. Vanderpool, P. Forbes, S. Davidson, B. Dunbar, R. Farr, N. Crone, V. Brown, D. Blakeman Second Row: J. McNeil, E. Rhoads, L. Vancise, D. Hunter, F. Burns, E. Welsh, A. Buckingham, E. Clark, E. Moore First Row: G. White, E. Fraley, D. Barber, Wm. Callison, D. Geiger, G. Symons, R. Ryder, J. Storelli iUS is the class of ’52. We are now finishing our last year in junior high school and are getting ready for senior high. It has been fun so far; however, we are all looking forward to being in senior high. We are divided into four groups with officers for each. Our four Presidents are: Floyd Burns, Patricia Forbes, Richard Park, and Thomas Blackman. Our Vice-Presidents are: Elwin Fraley, James McNeil, William Callison, and George Symons. Secretaries and Treasurers are: Lois Barrowcliff, Donna Dunning, Jane McNeil, Marilyn Simpson, and Dollie Blakeman. We are well represented in the sports field by two lettermen; Don Geiger and Jack Storelli, and in the Junior Varsity basketball team which consists mainly of freshmen. At Christmas time, these four rooms took on a very festive appearance. We each had Christmas trees and appropriate trimmings, gifts were exchanged and the real Christmas spirit permeated the whole ninth grade. 65 Eighth Grade q HE HE eighth grade is just one section of the juvenile citizens in “Our Town.” This year there has been a change made in that there are only two home rooms, 8A and 8B, rather than the usual three. This is due to the fact that the seventh grade is so large this year that it has four home rooms. The eighth grade students take part in various sports and organizations that are carried on in Athens High School. Both the boys and the girls play basketball, volleyball, and softball. They also attend clubs and choruses. The two teachers of this grade are Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Dunbar. Under their guidance and attention we hope the eighth graders will soon become prominent citizens of “Our Town. Top Row: G. Havens, F. Lupton, W. Talada, D. Palmer, S. Lattimer, H. Wells, R. Kinner Second Row: M. Lambert, J. Langland, L. Loomis, G. Johnson, D. Scrivens, H. Hammond, J. Shadduck, V. Vose Third Row: E. Johnson, D. Hunt, B. Hunsinger, F. Rogers, C. Brown, J. Parker, C. Howard 66 Top Row: J. Richards, P. Northrup, M. Parker, B. Park, G. Patton, J. Turner, E. Brown Second Row: M. White, P. Shores, R. Pond, G. TaLladay, F. Munn, D. Stranger, M. McKeel, M. Simons First Row: K. Kitchen, R. Mitchell, R. Perry, R. Johnston, D. McKeel, A. Payne, D. Schmidt Top Row: W. Cook, R. Whipple, E. Bidlack, E. Conrad, G. Furman, C. Burnett, G. Gowan Second Row: R. Benson, W. Bourdette, E. Chandler, H. Harris, M. Blauvelt, D. Bannatyne, L. Arnold, S. Havens First Row: J. Harding, R. Elsbree, M. Hoffman, J. De Frahn, T. Brennan, J. Ball, P. Bailey 67 Seventh Grade rr E seventh grade students are the newest members of the high school population but already we are making a fine beginning. We are rapidly learning how to become better citizens of both our school and community. The seventh grade is very large this year and is divided into four sections. In these four sections we are guided by our home room teachers; Mrs. Jones in 7A, Miss Smith in 7B, Mrs. Burns in 7C, and Miss Lunger in 7D. These teachers are doing a fine job in teaching us the value of good citizenship and responsibility for our school rooms. As Junior members in our town, we also take part in many worthwhile activities. Several of our boys belong to the Boys’ Chorus and also to the Boys’ Tumbling Team. Many of the girls are members of the Girls' Chorus, Serenaders, and Girls’ Tumbling Team. A few of our very musical citizens also belong to the band or orchestra. We are doing our best and we sincerely hope that we can successfully fill our spot in “Our Town.” Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: D. Rogers, D. Von Wolffradt, J. Hoffman, L. Lantz, R. Smith, J. Dowd, P. Coyle, M. Hadlock, L. Thompson R. Hurd, S. Henry, J. Tracy, S. Brinkley, D. Sheehan, B. McNamara, A. Schoonover, B. Humphrey, P. Brown, B. Hendershot B. Harris, M. Jordan, B. Coyle, D. Spencer, D. Orshal, N. Haight, S. Moore, E. Urine r, M. Rose P. Steele, K. Johnston, C. Beers, J. Jacobs, P. Dildine, C. Gable, E. Doane, G. Depew, G. Curtis, J. Goodman 68 Seventh Grade Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: J. Stroud, C. Mase, P. Molyneaux, B. Sessaman, D. Gardener, D. Payne, M. Orshai, M. Wilcox P. Long, L. Munn, R. Myers, R. Rogers, D. Scudder, A. Vallilee, D. Nichols, J. Lantz, S. Nichols, M. Morley, D. Rumpff M. Lynch, S. Rumpff, M. Rogers, M. Tremaine, M. Rhoads, S. Merithew, R. Thorpe, M. Margott, J. Hugo, H. Thompson N. Lattimer, V. Rae, S. Fisk, E. Cole, K. Corneby, P. Talada, F. Talada, J. Lynch P. Conrad, R. Parshall, J. Cahill, R. Beam, G. Blackley, L. Babcock, K. Rlnehuls, D. Clark, B. Bresee R. Hedrick, S. Mitchell, J. Moore, A. Bydairk, J. Hunt, F. Avery, E. Geiger, P. Corneby, B. Corl, R. Mullin M. Cartwright, B. Bailey, J. Mullin, P. Chilson, K. Chandler, C. Mills, W. Allen, E. Lynch, A. Donlin D. Carpenter, R. Martin, J. Ditzler, G. Leahy, R. Brown, R. Baker, R. Bean, R. Gable, R. Jones, R. Hadlock MRS. BIRD MRS. BOYD MISS MYERS 6 th Grade Cl 4th + MRS. BROWN 3rd Grades 73 2nd 41st Grades 75 a 'HE Page School was founded In 1894 and was named in honor of I. T. Page, a former school director and burgess of Athens Borough. The original was constructed to relieve overcrowded conditions at the Willow Street School and contained four classrooms, while in 1915 its size was doubled. At present there are 227 students enrolled in six grades and kindergarten with a staff of eight teachers. All the eight classrooms have recently been redecorated and a former storeroom has been converted to a library and a movie room. 76 6th45th Grades 77 4th 4 3rd Grades 80 original Willow Street School building was a four room frame contruction built in 1883. In 1939 it burned and in 1941 the present one, the newest school building in Athens, was erected on the same site. Until 1939 there were three grades, but at present there are two grades and kindergarten. Most of the third-sixth grade pupils in the Willow Street area attend Page School. The present enrollment is approximately seventy students with a 82 teaching staff of three. 2nd4 1st Grades 84 86 Hi-Y Standing: Second Row: First Row: J. Black, R. Hopkins, R. Gergel, R. Butler, D. Arnold, K. Rogers W. Bassage, V. Hinkson, W. Baker, G. Lynch, S. Von Wolffradt G. Corl, K. Huntington, G. Cahill, J. Wadsworth, E. Chubbuck, K. Roberts aE take pride in the religious part of our town. For the boys, this centers about the Hi-Y organization, a branch of the national Y. M. C. A. Under the able hand of Mr. Bresee, our faculty advisor, and George Corl, our President, we have performed our usual task of Bible reading in assemblies. Last Christmas, over 20 members enjoyed a banquet given by the Tri-Hi-Y. In our first meeting we elected our officers. They are: President, George Corl; First Vice-President, Gerry Cahill; Second Vice-President, Dave Arnold; Secretary, Ken Huntington; Treasurer, Vance Hinkson. Our regular bi-monthly meetings are centered about a main topic of discussion which is studied and prepared by one of our members. This experience of getting together and discussing our everyday problems will undoubtedly play a vital part in building the men of “Our Town.” 87 Tri-Hi-Y Top Row: M. Collins, J, Tiffany, D. Kremer, H. Callear, S. Campbell, B. Shumway, B. Swartwood, J. LaMont, E. Hammond, A. Fay Second Row: F. Dunbar, P. Calabucci, L. Benning, E. Mullen, D. Hatch, B. Havens, B. Russell, S. Zacharias, D. Cook First Row: F. Macafee, A. Duggan, B. Bowman, M. Russell, E. Allen, J. Barrowcliff, J. Smith, J. Regn, A. Calabucci, M. McNeil Top Row: B. Bidlack, P. Brooks, A. Horton, L. Northrup, H. Bidlack, T. Mclntire, M. Havens, E. Lee, A. Murray, L. Jenny Second Row: V. Mclntire, G. Wright, J. McMahon, A. Dunbar, M. Brown, M. VanWormer, D. Stillman, D. Mullen, B. Hammond First Row: J. Lupton, J. Johnston, P. Bydairk, B. Stranger, P. White, L. Bassage, J. Swartwood, W. Fanning, N. Cole, I. Isbell 88 Tri-Hi-Y Top Row: J. Reynolds, A. Halstead, P. Mitchell, B. Fisk, B. Cahill, J. Canavan, F. Gallagher, J. Friant, B. Chubb, P. White Second Row: A. Harris, C. Crone, P. Zimmerman, P. Depew, B. Sturdevant, A. Coveney, S. Fenton, D. Shaffer, J. Park First Row: J. Keeler, E. Cass, N. May, S. Brennan, M. Van Atta, A. Fassett, M. Louty, G. Ball, A. Struble, J. Palmer HE Tri-Hi-Y is a charitable club with the slogan, “Pure Thoughts, Pure Words, and Pure Actions,,, a platform of self-improvement, Christian fellowship and united service, an objective to seek, to find, and to share. This year the Tri-Hi-Y consists of ninety-six girls who are led by their officers: President, Doris Anne Cook; Vice-President, Florence Dunbar; Secretary, Marcella Russell; and Treasurer, Geraldine Dunbar. The council members include Shirley Hunsinger, Bethel Sturdevant, Sibyl Brennan, Ellen Hammond, and Anne Coveney. We started the year out with our Halloween Play, “The Green Shudders” presented by an all girl cast, with a frolic for the kiddies before the play and a dance for the high school after. In December we had our Annual Hi-Y--Tri-Hi- Y Christmas banquet and the older members of the Tri-Hi-Y also held a beautiful candlelight ceremony in which the new sophomore members were inducted before the high school assembly. In April we held the Easter Dance in the gym. Then came May and the crowning of the queen of the high school, who was nominated by the Tri-Hi-Y and then voted for by the high school. This is the most important of all of our activities of the year. 89 90 “come over to our house” CAST OF CHARACTERS TECHANICAL STAFF Jay Eldridge . . . Stephen Reynolds Butch Reynolds . Hugo Wlllifred • • Sascha Sevinsky • Phillip King Damon Gottschalk Barney Fellows • Amanda Eldridge • Marion Eldridge • Lindy Eldridge . . Hildred Reynolds . Madge Wilkins • • Evie Cannon • • • • Clair Thompson . • May Houston • ♦ • Veronica Nichols . Carrie Andrews • • . . . .Kenneth Huntington .......Jack Wadsworth ............ John Black ...........George Corl ........Hampton Huff .......Gerald Cahill • •• Scott von Wolffradt .......William Baker ..........Jane Tiffany .... Doris Anne Cook . . . .Geraldine Dunbar .....Sally Zacharias ............Betty Fisk ........Lois Benning • • • Bethel Sturdevant Donna Stillman • • . Mary Lou Collins • • • -Estella Scrivens High School Orchestra . Prompters • • • Phyllis Bydairk, Jean Johnston Business Manager..............Robert Southee Properties Stage Setting......Eleanor Cass Lights Curtains.............Bernard Sherbo Scenery • • • • Charles Thorp, Thomas Gorrell Stage Manager Sound Effects • Thomas Burns Posters....................Shirley Hunsinger Programs, Cover Design .... Robert Southee Mimeograph Folding...............Geraldine Ball, Sibyl Brennan, Anne Coveney Make-up Costumes Mrs. Alger, Miss Reagan USHERS Director ........................Mr. Bresee Geraldine Ball.............Joyce Barrowcliff Sibyl Brennan, Anne Coveney, Barbara Russell Phyllis Calabucci...................Marcella Russell Tickets.......Norman Brown, Vance Hinkson Director..............................Irving Hazard • Dante Coccagnia, Director 91 espians Third Row: Second Row: First Row: W. Thompson, F. Macafee, W. Kelley, J. Canavan, J. Friant, ]. Regn, M. McNeil F. Gallagher, F. Paine, P. White, J. Shepps, G. Rinker, B. Chubb T. Crawford, N. May, K. Horton, Miss Stevens, R. Gergel, J. Patton, C. Crone Cf HE Thespian Club is an organization of the Sophomores who are interested in dramatics. Through this club they gain stage experience which helps them in their junior and senior years. Besides learning much about stage technique, they have lots of fun. This year the club under the capable direction of Miss Stevens, presented two plays entitled, “Where’s That Report Card? and “Wildcat Wilbur Gets Brain Fever. To the Thespians we wish many more play filled years of success. 92 Our Junior Play “life of the party” Cast of Characters Jean Hughes....................................Doris Anne Cook Mildred Hughes.................................Sibyl Brennan Amy Hughes...................................Sally Zacharias Mrs. Harriet Hughes.......................................Jane Tiffany Mrs. Victoria Coates...........................Anne Coveney Sally Frazier..............................Mary Lou Collins Dottie Kixmiller..........................................Lois Benning Maryrosalie Vogulhut.......................Geraldine Dunbar Hope Shuttleworth......................................Phyllis Bydairk Ruth Coates...............................................Jean Johnston Teddy Hughes...............................Kenneth Huntington Tommy King................................................Jack Wadsworth Mike Tisdale............................................Robert Southee Mr. James Hughes...............................Gerald Cahill Charles Collier.........................................George Corl Walter Lipscomb.................................Thomas Gorrell Snazzy Mitchell......................................... Keith Rinker Technical Staff Directress.................................Miss Alice Stevens Associate Directress.......................Miss Marie Bean Ushers.....................................Mr. James Pruyne Tickets....................................Mr. Irving Hazard Make-up............... Miss Winifred Reagan, Marcella Russell Programs.................... Mrs. Celia Arnold, Robert Southee Scenery _ .....................................Charles Thorp Business Manager..................................Hampton Huff Stage Manager.............................................Gary Lynch Lights.....................................Bernard Comstock Sound Effects..................................Marilyn Brown Properties....................Donna Stillman, Phyllis Calabucci Advertising.....................Shirley Hunslnger, Betty Fisk Prompters.......................Ellen Hammond, Eleanor Cass 93 Standing: W. Fanning, J. Gergel, D. Campbell, D. Rhoads, A. Halstead, W. Van Slyke, L. Rhoads, D. Arnold, P. Mitchell, R. Horton, B. Shumway Seated: Miss Radziak, S. Campbell, D. Shaffer, J. Blostein, R. Hopkins, B. Cahill, H. Bidlack, Mr. Bresee HE literary genius in “Our Town” is gathered together in the Teaogan. This magazine is published by a staff of juniors who elect their editor (this year Bob Hopkins) and go to work. The present staff set out to do something a little different in the line of high school writing. Instead of a newspaper magazine, these ambitious young writers have attempted to put out a feature magazine, full of ay, informative articles about things of common interest here in ‘Our Town.” Staff members have been discovered dogging the footsteps of celebrities who were visiting our town, poking through old Issues of Athenians and Student Prints and engaging in various other non-curricular activities. It is a new idea and has progressed rather slowly, but the staff hopes that the quality of the magazine more than made up for the delay in publication. 94 Top Row: Third Row: A. Coveney, B. Cahill, A. Calabucci, B. Bowman, J. McMahon, M. Van Wormer, H. Bidlack, I. Isbell, J. Keeler, B. Fisk D. von Wolffradt, G. Havens, Rumpff, Gardner, C. Chandler, Jones, Arnold, Johnson, W. Carpenter, W. Talada, G. Furman, J. Hugo, Kinner, G. Van Wormer Second Row: Mr. Coccagnia, E. Lunch, D. Cook, G. Talada, R. Southee, T. Crawford, W. Chandler, A. Dunbar, F. Macafee, M. McNeil, J. Smith, Gardner, M. Lynch First Row: J. Cana van, B. Sturdevant, Tinney, S. von Wolffradt, J. Patterson, R. Merrill, D. Gable, W. Van Slyke, K. Huntington, D. Rhoads, D. Smith, A. Arnold, N. May, S. Brennan L JtANY people have heard and enjoyed the music of the band in the town of Athens High for the past ten years. The band was organized in 1938 under the able leadership of Dante Coccagnia who has continued in that capacity ever since. The size of the organization has varied through the years; as the members graduate there are new ones to take their places. The purpose of the band is to stimulate an interest in music among the students. Through Mr. Coccagnia’s help our band has become one of the best in the valley and is making quite a name for itself in the field of music. The band now has a personnel of about forty-five with a large percentage of them under the eleventh grade. We are all grateful to Mr. Coccagnia for his fine work with the group through the past years, in getting them in shape to make a good showing. We feel that they have done a good job in representing our school. 95 Standing: C. Gardner, B. Chubb, J. Smith, Mr. Coccagnia, K. Huntington, R. Southee, ' G. Van Wormer Seated: H. Hammond, R. Molyneaux, J. Tiffany, F. Macafee, M. McNeil, N. May, R. Hannon, D. Smith, A. Arnold, Wm. Van Slyke, E. Fraley, E. Johnson a HE orchestra in the town of Athens High is a much older organization than the band. This, too, is under the direction of Dante Coccagnia who has raised its status through the years. The size of the orchestra varies, but the maximum number of members seldom exceeds twenty. The purpose of the organization is likewise the same as the band’s—to stimulate an interest in music among the students. Under the baton of Mr. Coccagnia, the orchestra makes two important appearances during the year; the Junior Play and the Senior Play. Also it plays for some of our high school assemblies. Much credit should be given this group and its conductor for fine entertainment and excellent representation of our school. 96 Girls’ Chorus Top Row: C. Talada, B. Shumway, D. Cook, L. Benning, J. Regn, P. Calabucci, F. Dunbar, D. Kremer, A. Fay Third Row: M. McNeil, L. Rose, E. Lee, B. Havens, J. Blostein, A. Dunbar, D. Stillman, H. Bidlack, L. Northrup, F. Macafee Second Row: M. Van Wormer, N. Cole, L. Rhoads, J. Reynolds, B. Chubb, A. Halstead, J. Shepps, L. Bassage, B. Hammond First Row: J. Cana van, B. Cahill, J. Palmer, B. Sturdevant, N. May, S. Brennan, C. Shaffer, D. Shaffer, P. Zimmerman, F. Gallagher c EARLY all the girls of our town tried out for the senior high girls’ chorus. Many of them are now full-fledged members. They meet every Tuesday, Activity period, to sing under the direction of Miss Wood. They were kept quite busy practicing for the Christmas Cantata, which was put on in our auditorium on December 17, 1948. Barbara Havens sang a solo entitled, The Lullaby Hymn;” Jessie Blostein and Donna Kremer joined in singing “The First Christmas Carol,” and Laura Rhoads and Ellen Hammond sang To Bethlehem Draw Near.” Parts of the Cantata were illustrated by tableaux, while the chorus sang The Story of the Coming of Our Lord. Perfecting this performance occupied their spare time for several weeks previous to the Cantata. This year the chorus has forty members and they all seem to take their work seriously. Their interest in the chorus and willingness to work hard have gone a long way toward making our assemblies and musical programs very enjoyable. 97 Triple Trio Standing: Accompanist: H. Bidlack, J. Blostein, P. Zimmerman, L. Bassage, B. Cahill, L. Rhoads, D. Cook, E. Hammond, D. Kremer F. Dunbar CL L' L LTHOUGH the Triple Trio is the smallest musical group in Our Town, it is in great demand, not only by us, but also by our former citizens. This organization can always be counted on for three appearances a year: one at Christmas time, and at baccalaureate, and one at commencement exercises. Its frequent engagements by civic groups have met with much success. The Triple Trio is composed of nine senior high school songstresses and their accompanist and can be found gathered around Miss Wood s piano every Tuesday night after school, making sweet three-part harmony. 98 Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: L. Lantz, M. Brown, R. Thorp, S. Brinkley, J. Moore, B. Hendershot, P. Coyle, H. Thompson F. Avery, B. Sessaman, M. Rhoads, A. Donlin, J. Turner, J. Loutz, L. Munn, D. Palmer, M. Rogers, M. Morley M. Lambert, M. Jordon, D. Bannatyne, P. Arnold, D. Scrivens, E. Johnson, J. Harding, J. Tompkins, E. Chandler S. Fisk, M. White, E. Clark, J. Mallard, D. McKeel, A. Buckingham, E. Rhoads, B. Dunbar, J. Tracy, S. Campbell C7 HE junior high girls’ chorus, composed of girls from grades seven to nine, has done an especially fine bit of singing this year. The forty girls in this chorus are under the direction of Miss Wood. Their voices, blended together in perfect harmony, were heard during the Christmas Cantata in December, in which they gave the added touch. We expect to hear more from this fine group in the future activities of our town and we are sure that they will, as in the past, give us excellent listening. 99 Serenaders Top Row: Second Row: Third Row: S. Brinkley, D. Palmer, M. Lambert, L. Munn, M. Morley, H. Thompson M. Rhoads, P. Arnold, E. Johnson, D. Scrivens, M. Jordan M. White, E. Clark, A. Buckingham, E. Rhoads, B. Dunbar, J. Tracy q %_xHE Serenaders are a group of singers under the direction of Miss Wood, who have been chosen by her from the junior chorus. This organization was started ten years ago and is composed of about twenty girls. These girls are always ready with well chosen selections, singing in three-part harmony, at all of our school activities. They played an important part in our Christmas program, and we all enjoyed hearing them. Miss Wood has done a grand job in directing and accompanying the group, from which will come our future senior high school talent. 100 Mixed Chorus Top Row: Second Row: First Row: D. Kremer, B. Shumway, P. Calabucci, L. Northrup, H. Bidlack, D. Stillman, B. Havens, L. Benning, D. Cook, F. Dunbar J. Blostein, M. Van Wormer, L. Rhoads, A. Halstead, J. Palmer, B. Sturdevant, R. Blen, B. Cahill, P. Zimmerman, L. Bassage, A. Dunbar C. Rogers, D. Rhoads, R. Horton, R. Hopkins, S. Brennan (SvERY town has its so-called vocalists. Sometimes it is a barbershop quartet or sometimes a local glee club. In our school we have our Senior High Mixed Chorus. We are all very proud of this chorus. It is one of our newest organizations but it has already made many fine contributions to the musical section in our program of fine arts. This year the mixed chorus presented two very nice vocal numbers in the Christmas Cantata and in the spring it will sing at Commencement. It is the only chorus in senior high school with a baritone section. It is a new experience for some of the boys but they are doing very well. This musical training will be a benefit to our town as well as the students in future years. We sincerely wish success to Miss Wood and her mixed chorus. 101 7th Grade B oys’ Chorus Top Row: Second Row: First Row: D. Rogers, J. Hugo, A. Schoonover, J. Tracy, K. Rhinhuls, R. Par shall, L. Thompson E. Geiger, S. Mitchell, R. Beam, D. Sheehan, G. Corl, R. Mullin, D. Clark, J. Cahill J. Ditzler, R. Martin, G. Curtis, O. Fassett, K. Johnston, P. Gable, G. DePew, R. Jones, K. Chandler q he rHE purpose of forming this group is to have a chorus composed of boys whose voices have not begun to change. They perform in junior high assemblies and in other musical activities, such as the Christmas Cantata and move-up day. They have their first real experience in mixed chorus work when they combine their voices with the girls. The chorus is in its sixth year and Our Leading Citizens of today were the initial members. We’ll be seeing these seventh graders again when they are back to bolster our Senior High Mixed Chorus. 102 Art Club Top Row: P. Horton, J. Smith, E. Drew, R. Jackson, S. Segar, A. Coveney, D. Johnson, B. Bidlack, J. Thompkins, R. Wright Second Row: A. Murray, J. Cana van, F. Gallagher, P. Mitchell, B. Cahill, B. Stranger, D. Shaffer, E. Clark, J. Friant First Row: C. Shaffer, R. Gergel, W. Gowen, A. Fassett, E. Chubbuck, D. Fice, M. Van Atta, R. Butler, T. Crawford, J. Parks cl r RT Club, a brand new organization this year, started with a bang under the sponsorship of Miss Myers. Senior Art Club members are from the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. They have worked in water-colors, pastels, fingerpainting, charcoal, and clay. The ambitious artists have made cards, which have been sent to hospitals, and posters for civic organizations and for great occasions. They are planning a display in May to further the appreciation of art in “Our Town.” 103 Spanisk Club Top Row: D. Kremer, B. Swartwood, H. Bidlack, D. Campbell, W. Fanning, F. Dunbar, H. Bidlack Second Row: B. Cahill, J. Palmer, J. Keeler, R. Molyneaux, N. Brown, F. Storelli, P. Depew, S. Fenton First Row: J. Patterson, D. Arnold, D. Rhoads, G. Corl, Miss Stevens, W. Van Slyke, R. Southee, R. Horton, A. Fassett XJUENAS dias amigos. We greet you from El Circulo de Espanol, where we gather daily with our maestra,” Senorita Stevens. Although we really meet every day in class, it is only once a month that we can have real meetings. At these meetings, we play games in Spanish and plan our many activities. Last fall our season started with a movie which we put on to raise money. At Christmas time we had a party and dance in the gym and in the spring came the high spot of our social season, the annual St. Patrick’s Day dance. All too soon our season is over and we have to say “adios” for another year. 104 Spanish Club Tor Row: M. McNeil, D. Hatch, J. Smith, E. Allen, B. Bidlack, F. Macafee Second Row: L. Jenny, N. Cole, J. McMahon, A. Struble, S. Seagar, J. Swart-wood, P. Brooks First Row: C. Crone, B. Chubb, D. Fice, R. Hopkins, J. Canavan, F. Galla- gher. Top Row: G. Wright, J. Shepps, P. White, A. Murray, M. Havens Second Row: A. Calabucci, J. Friant, T. Crawford, J. Patton, J. Park, J. Regn First Row: S. Wandell, N. May, E. Henry, E. Rogers, J. Mason 105 Domecon Top Row: J. LaMont, B. Russell, A. Duggan, L. Rose, A. Johnson, C. Roy, D. Wilson, E. Mullen, H. Bidlack, C. Talada Third Row: A. Horton, D. Hatch, B. Havens, M. Havens, E. Allen, J. Graham, J. Smith, G. Hemmingway, B. Bidlack Second Row: P. Brooks, J. Bar row cliff, A. Dunbar, R. Bydairk, M. Brown, P. Brown, I. Isbell, D. Stillman, J. McMahon, M. Russell First Row: V. Depew, P. Bydairk, J. Knecht, J. Park, C. Shaffer, M. Van Alta, S. Brennan, B. , —y' Stranger, P. White, J. Warner, L. Jenney. UTURE Homemakers of America is a state and national organization of pupils who study homemaking in junior and senior high schools. They work together for everyone and think that helping to make happy homes, now and in the future, is one of the most important things that youth can do for democracy. In “Our Town,” this organization is represented by the Domecon Club. The club holds its meetings every month. The girls of the club are guided by their president, Barbara Russell. Other officers are Vice-President, Gloria Hemingway; secretary, Ann Duggan; and Treasurer, Joyce Barrowcliff. This year the girls started something new; they had a beautiful candlelight service at which the new girls were initiated to become full members. They also serve soft drinks and hot dogs at the football games. Every year the Domecons decorate the hallway at Christmas time and hold a dance in the spring. 107 Top Row: T. Twigg, A. Farr, D. Robinson, J. Stroud, R. Harris, E. MacDaniels, T. Strange, D. Havens Second Row: R. Eiffert, J. Storelli, R. Ball, R. Ryder, R. Merrill, J. Cole, R. Scrivens, N. Smith First Row: Mr. Van Scoten, R. Butler, R. Twigg, S. von Wolffradt, J. Bradley, M. Kellogg, H. Twigg, D. Geiger, R. Van Louvanee Top Row: L. Jackson, D. Barrowcliff, R. Merrill, Wm. Lantz, G. Hunsinger Second Row: V. Morley, R. Morley, D. Preston, T. Silkman, D. Callear, E. Bradley First Row: G. Robinson, T. Blackman, P- Rolls, R. Ryder, G. Bradley, Q. Selleck, J. Conrad 108 Future Farmers of America have a large, growing, active chapter in Athens High School. They have been a member erf the National F.F.A. since 1934. This year there are fifty members all of whom are enrolled in the agriculture course. They meet every other Thursday morning during activity period with their advisor, Mr. Van Scoten, instructor in agriculture. Their officers are President, Scott von Wolffradt; Vice-President, James Bradley; Secretary, Manley Kellogg; Treasurer, Robert Twigg; Reporter, Robert Butler. Their club has a basketball team and a baseball team. They play other F.F.A. groups in this area. During the year they sponsored educational movies that were shown to the whole school. Also they put on an annual dance. Last September the club chartered a bus which took many of its members to Bloomsburg fair. Those that went had a very interesting time. In cooperation with the other Bradford County chapters, a bus was chartered which took the Athens delegates and others to the Harrisburg Farm Show. Scott von Wolffradt, who was a delegate, had the distinct honor of receiving one of the highest awards for F.F.A. members, the Keystone degree. The whole Athens Chapter feels proud of their President who received such state-wide recognition. Their club won one hundred dollars, this fall from Purina Food Company for an advertisement which they originated. Adding to the one hundred dollars, they also received proceeds from a pure-bred calf which was donated by Mr. Raymond Arnold. Due to the tireless efforts of their advisor, Mr. Van Scoten, the Athens chapter is year by year attaining new heights in their every field of endeavor. c ourse OR the first time in the history of “Our Town” we have a driving course. This is a great addition to Athens High and we are proud to say that it is the only high school course in driving in Bradford County. in the first semester thirty-five students enrolled to take this course and in the second semester forty-one enrolled. The classroom phase began in September. Each student had to have twenty-four hours observingtime and eight hours road work. After Thanksgiving the Dual Control car came, and students immediately began their road work. At first they drove in the vacant lot a-cross from the school building, then later on they used the football field. Out of the thirty-five students there were only seven boys and the rest were girls. Mr. Jones, who is the driving instructor, took a great responsibility in training these students. We are grateful to him and hope that all of the students he taught will become good drivers. If this course continues to be a success it will help make our town a safer place in which to live. 110 Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: L. Corl, R. Park, H. DeFrahn, R. Rogers, F. Burns, G. Bradley, J. Blackman, D. Callear, R. Hannon P. Horton, D. Northrup, R. Eike, R. Perry, L. Miller, R. Van Louvanee, Wm. Callison, E. Fraley, R. Kremer, Wm. Gowan, B. Hunsinger, D. Molyneaux, R. Jackson, E. Drew, L. Jackson Mr. Childs, T. Twigg, R. Twigg, J. Bradley, G. Rogers, G. Lynch, G. Cahill, J. Wadsworth, C. Havens, F. Paine, J. Patton, R. Horton, R. Covey, J. Stroud, D. Fice, Mr. Jones E. MacDaniels, V. Hinkson, D. Robinson, B. Sherbo, D. Arnold, F. Storelli, R. Clark, J. Black, T. Burns, E. Rogers, C. Wayman, D. Geiger, G. Corl, T. Gorrell, H. Huff FOOTBALL SCORES 1948 A Sept. 18 Athens-19 Muncy-0 H Sept. 25 Athens-21 Tunkhannok-0 H Oct. 2 Athens-6 Towanda-12 A Oct. 9 Athens-19 Sayre-0 H Oct. 16 Athens-7 Canton-0 H Oct. 23 Athens-6 Painted Post-13 A Oct. 30 Athens-21 Troy-0 H Nov. 6 Athens-7 Troy-7 A Nov. 11 Athens-0 Waverly-7 113 Senior Football Players 114 115 Varsity T3asKetball Standing: D. Arnold, J. Gergel, L. Bentley, worth, R. Clark, J. Black Kneeling: R. Hopkins, Mr. Childs (Coach) December 7 Athens 82 December 11 Athens 35 December 14 Athens 42 December 21 Athens 58 December 28 Athens 33 January 4 Athens 29 January 7 Athens 31 January 11 Athens 40 January 14 Athens 36 January 21 Athens 50 January 28 Athens 51 February 1 Athens 36 February 4 Athens 41 . Corl, D. Geiger, G. Cahill, J. Wads- Spencer 50 Alumni 31 Waverly 53 Canton 42 Alumni 48 Towanda 60 Sayre 42 Owego 48 Wyalusing 32 Troy 49 Canton 50 Mansfield 33 Sayre 48 116 Standing: R. Ryder, D. Northrup, W. Callison, E. Fraley, J. Storelli, J. Patton, D. Fice Kneeling: R. Gergel, D. Johnson, L. Corl, G. Robinson, E. Zacharias, R. Jackson, December 7 F. Burns Athens 29 Spencer 10 December 11 Athens 22 Undergraduates 14 December 14 Athens 14 Waverly 29 December 21 Athens 41 Canton 29 December 28 Athens 22 Undergraduates 25 January 4 Athens 16 Towanda 28 January 7 Athens 14 Sayre 20 January 11 Athens 12 Owego 27 January 14 Athens 24 Wyalusing 16 January 21 Athens 18 Troy 33 January 28 Athens 20 Canton 18 February 1 Athens 26 Mansfield 29 February 4 Athens 17 Sayre 43 117 Senior BasKetball Players 118 Baseball Standing: R. Carmer, G. Shaffer, V. Hinkson, R. Eike, E. Henry, Carl von Wolffradt, R. Covey, D. Northrup, T. Burns, Wm. Van Slyke, L. Palmer, J. Williams Kneeling: Mr. Childs, D. Arnold, R. Horton, R. Clark, P. Lambert, B. Sherbo, J. Black, M. Fay, J. Gergel, J. Patton, R. Bean East Smithfield 4 Athens 8 Waverly 3 Athens 8 Sayre 6 Athens 2 Troy 6 Athens 1 Towanda 5 Athens 4 Wyalusing 8 Athens 6 Troy 5 Athens 0 Canton 2 Athens 7 Towanda 13 Athens 7 Sayre 1 Athens 3 Canton 4 Athens 9 119 Senior Baseball Players feUD CKh4 FIEL.O “ToM IgURNS OuTFlELD 120 Pi asers Top Row: T. Twigg, R. Twigg, J. Bradley, E. Rogers, C. Havens, Mr. Childs, D. Arnold, E. MacDaniels, R. Hopkins, F. Storelli, R. Horton Second Row: K. Rogers, J. Gergel, R. Southee, J. Storelli, G. Cahill, C. Wayman, T. Gorrell, G. Lynch, D. Northrup, J. Patton, J. Stroud First Row: T. Burns, D. Robinson, B. Sherbo, R. Clark, G. Corl, J. Black, H. Huff, V. Hinkson, J. Wadworth nr C OM have to be a man to be a member of this club” is true in more ways than one. Composed of the managers and the fellows who won their letter in some major sport, it is noted for its “smack ’em, crack ’em” initiations where old members get revenge for the year before. This year’s officers are: George Corl, President; John Black, Vice-President, Robert Clark, Secretary; Hampton Huff, Treasurer; Bernard Sherbo, Sergeant at Arms. The club sells souvenier football programs and sponsors dances to raise money for sweaters, senior charms, and other expenses that arise. Honorary members are the cheerleaders who assist in club activities and receive sweaters for their efforts. 121 Top Row: J. Ditzler, W. Thompson, L. Thompson, B. Lantz, J. Tracy Second Row: J. Stranger, B. Gowan, G. Shaffer, E. MacDaniels, R. Kreamer Third Row: R. Johnson, D. Orshall, C. Kremer, P. Horton, J. De Frahn J FTER an absence of a few years, our Boys’ Tumbling Team was revived last year to the great joy of all the local basketball fans. This year, with Mr. Oakes at the helm, they are back with bigger and better stunts. They performed during halftime at most of the home basketball games and were received with very heartening applause. You can plainly see that they’re a sharp looking bunch in their new uniforms but in order to really appreciate their talent, you must see them in action on the mats as they turn flips and dive with perfect precision and coordination and top their performance with awe-inspiring human pyramids. We proudly note that such a tumbling team is an exclusive feature of our school, and we hope that we may enjoy their entertainment for many years to come. 122 Top Row: Second Row: First Row: Bottom: B. Humphrey, H. Thompson, R. Thorp, B. Hendershot M. Havens, R. Rogers, D. Dunning, M. Orshall, J. Park, V. Brown, V. Vanderpool M. Mingos, B. Sessaman, B. Park, L. Munn N. Cartwright welcome into our school a new athletic organization, The Girls' Tumbling Team. Under the capable coaching of Mrs. Jones, the team’s organizer, the girls have been putting on excellent performances at the basketball games. There are sixteen on the team with two substitutes. The members, who are selected each year, are taken from both the junior and senior high school. This year the junior high is very well represented. We hope that this organization will be permanent in our school. We wish them all kinds of success in the future. 123 Cheerleaders B. Robinson, F. Gallagher, J. Palmer, A. Struble, J. Johnston, S. Zacharias “CT) - AH Athens l” Here’s to our cheerleaders, the peppy group of girls who never miss a basketball or football game. They are always present, keeping up our spirits and giving their support to the team whether we’re winning or losing. Our cheerleaders have been very active this year. They have many new cheers and have conducted many pep meetings in assembly. They also have new sweaters and uniforms. The cheerleaders sponsored a dance on Armistice Day which was a success. A. H. S. is proud to have such an active and loyal group of cheerleaders. 124 Girls Athletic Club Top Row: M. Collins, B. Kreamer, B. Shumway, M. McNeil, I. Isbell, D. Hatch, A. Horton, F. Macafee, B. Swartwood, F. Dunbar, E. Hammond Second Row: M. Russell, B. Bowman, J. McMahon, D. Stillman, J. Lupton, W. Fanning, L. Jenny, J. Johnston, M. Havens, B. Bidlack, H. Bidlack, L. Northrup Third Row: S. Segar, J. Shepps, A. Harris, B. Fisk, C. Crone, J. Canavan, F. Gallagher, F. Friant, P. White, L. Passage, A. Murray Seated: S. Fenton, P. Mitchell, B. Cahill, J. Palmer, J. Keeler, A. Fassett, Mrs. Jones, N. May, C. Shaffer, A. Coveney, P. Zimmerman, D. Shaffer g Girl’s Athletic Club, otherwise known as the G. A. C., is a prominent group of “Our Town,” which tends to add to the physical fitness of its members. A specified number of points is given for each activity in which the member participates. The number of points must be divided among at least three sports and when the points are obtained, a letter is awarded to the girls. Some of the sports which are used to acquire points are: skating, horseback riding, skiing, membership in majorettes, and drill team, basketball and other intramural activities. The G. A. C. sponsored the Ragmuffin Ball, held in our gymnasium, December 15, 1948. January eighth was another red-letter day for club members, for on that day they went swimming at the Y. M. C. A. in Elmira, New York. The officers of this organization are: Anne Coveney, President; Robert Eike, Vice- President; Donna Shaffer, Treasurer; Harvalee Bidlack, Secretary; Faith Gallagher, Recording Secretary; and Mrs. Jones, our advisor. 125 Drill le am Top Row: A. Fay, J. Tiffany, H. Bidlack, F. Dunbar, D. Kremer, B. Shumway, M. Collins Second Row: A. Murray, A. Johnson, M. Havens, M. Russell, D. Stillman, B. Havens, L. Northrup, B. Russell First Row: P. Brown, L. Bassage, J. Shepps, P. White, C. Shaffer, P. Zimmerman, P. Mitchell, B. Swartwood, J. Lupton Drill Team is a fairly new addition to the activities of the future citizens of “Our Town.” There are twenty-four girls in all who have supported this grand organization. These twenty-four pairs of feet have marched with the band in the football games, forming the different letters that stood for each school on the football field, and they also marched in the Knights of Templar Parade, and other town parades. These girls have worked with earnestness and complete co-operation--this accounts for their well-earned success. Thus we the future citizens of our town, are justly proud of the fine record which the Drill Team has made. 126 Appmtatun 1 xn mutual OR WELL OVER R CENTURY NOW, THE RTHElVIflN HASGCNC TO PRESS EACH YEAR AND THE STUDENTS WHO PLflW VED IT RND ASSEPl BLED IT HAVE HAD THE SATISFACTION OP HNou iNG THEY D D A good TOB. 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