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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1951 volume:

I ...... FuB -ISHEQ8YTHe w£ V fl V SrRFr cHoo L Urnt vSy irviYSYivrt'Vi'l F.M J. Page ATHENIAN STAFF 4 APPRECIATION 6 DEDICATION 7 ALMA MATER 8 PRESENTATION OF THEME 9 THE SOWERS 10 Mr. Bartholomew's Message 12 Mr. Hazard's Message 13 The Faculty 14 THE SEEDLINGS 20 Kindergarten 22 First Grade 23 Second Grade 24 Third Grade 25 Second-Third, Third-Fourth Grades 26 Fourth Grade 27 Fifth Grade 28 Sixth Grade 29 GREEN SHOOTS 30 Seventh Grade 32 Eighth Grade 33 Ninth Grade 34 Art Club 36 Athletic Education Club 37 Craft Club 38 Dramatics Club 39 Music Club 40 Nature Club 41 Varsity Club 42 Serenaders 43 CULTIVATION 44 Curricular English 46 Social Studies 47 Mathematics 48 Sciences 49 Fine Arts 50 Language—Library 51 Agriculture—Shop 52 PM.rf. Discussion Club 63 Latin Club 64 Spanish Club 65 Teaogan 66 Public Address Club 67 Future Farmers of America 68 Domecon 69 Girls' Club Glee Club—Triple Trio 71 Bond 72 Orchestra 73 Senior Play 74 Minstrel 76 Junior Play 77 Tri-Hi-Y 78 THE HARVEST 80 The Board of Education 82 Senior Class Officers 83 Senior Section 84 Senior Activities 102 BY PRODUCTS 116 New Athletic Field 118 Football 119 Junior Varsity Football 121 Junior Varsity Basketball 122 Varsity Basketball 123 Baseball 124 Sport Snaps 125 Pigskin Chasers 126 Girls' Athletic Club 127 Boys’ Girls' Tumbling 128 Intromurals Page 129 OUR STOCKHOLDERS 130 3 ATHENIAN STAFF WRITEUP School opened os usual this fall, but there were a few new things around —new teachers, new athletic field, communication system, and a new yearbook company. A new printer for the Athenian meant a new system of production, but it also meant a reduction in cost; therefore, it was decided to see what happens. Our advisors, Mrs. Alger and Miss Bean, issued forth with oaths of, We can't possibly make that deadline—no copy, no ads, and no photos. But the unusual happened, the females were wrong for once, and with able pushes by Keith Horton, editor-in-chief, and Donna Dunning, his assistant, the various staffs were able to finish the production. Kieth Horton, Editor Typing and Photograph Staff 4 Literary Staff jS SL) uxrc yh) ytjy All too soon those hectic days were over and peace now reigns supreme. No more glue-curled pictures, no more garbled dummies, no lost copy or spotted ads, or even general pandemonium. Gone too are the activities periods spent furthering the cause and those days of hectic, but happy confusion. As we pause to reflect on the year's work we feel that this book w:l| live in the hearts of all who recall, with its assistance, the happy years in school. Donna Dunning, Ass't Editor Art Staff 5 Business and Advertising MISS KATHERINE SMITH We, the class of 1951 are happy to show our appreciation in this way to Miss Smith who retired at the end of the 1950 school term. FOR her 16 years of teaching in the junior and senior high. FOR her untiring perseverance in a successful attempt to teach us the fundamentals of arithmetic. FOR the habits of thrift which we gained during the time she was head of the thrift club. FOR being a lady who earned the respect and admiration of all her associates and students. 6 MISS ESTHER COOPER To you. Miss Cooper, we the class of 1951, take pride in dedicating the 110th edition of the Athenian. BECAUSE of your many years of faithful service to the youth of Athens. BECAUSE of your straight forward friendly advice when it was so badly needed in our formative years. BECAUSE of your well balanced classes which were topped by amusing anecdotes. BECAUSE of your careful planning of 180 unusually interesting assignments which we took for granted. BECAUSE of your shining examples of impartiality and generosity at school and in the community. BECAUSE you have so eternally been there for us to lean on. 7 THE ACRE ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER Where the waters, mingling softly. Cast their silvery chains Round our peaceful little Athens Alma Mater reigns. With the sturdy hills around her Guarding from all storm. And her proud head, crowned by heaven. Stands she, safe from harm. CHORUS: Sing her praise in swelling chorus. Raise her to the sky, Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Hail, dear Athens High! 8 T E PRESENTATION OF THEME Athens High School is situated in the midst of the fertile Susquehanna River Valley where farming is the dominant industry. Since dairy farms dot most of these picturesque hills and since over half of Pennsylvania is covered with farms, our theme this year will be taken from agriculture in recognition of its many boons to us and the nation as a whole. Corn is one of the most important products of the nation's farms! From its stalks ensilage, which is fed to cattle through the long winter months, is made. The ears of field corn are used to feed other domestic animals such as the chicken and the pig. Sweet corn is probably the most popular of the garden vegetables when served in many different ways—creamed, as a constituent of bread, soup, syrups, grits or fritters, or piping hot on the cob, smothered in butter. With these thoughts of agriculture in mind the Athenian has been divided into several sections depicting the life of a field of corn. The students of the Athens schools portray as it progresses from the seed to the shoot and on to maturity as the tasseled ear. This cast is ably supported by the faculty, the administration, and generous tradesmen of the community. The activities of the year will be found in various sections and they will be highlighted by the junior and senior plays, the minstrel, and commencement. The senior class conveys to you, the Athenian's reading audience, its most sincere hopes for much pleasure in this year and in years to come as you pause to leaf the pages of this, the record of our last year at Athens High. 9 z The most important single element in the growth of any product is the sower. Almost invariably the planter is responsible for the results in a finished product. The sower gives a seed the proper protection during the first period of life. He also gives it the benefit of his years of experience in agriculture and helps it to mature rapidly in a healthful way. In a child's education his parents and teachers correspond to the sower. It is they who are responsible for his mental, moral, and spiritual development. All too often the child's teachers are blamed for a boy's failure, but seldom are they given credit if superior accomplishments are forthcoming. Athens high students are extremely lucky to have an efficient faculty. Our teachers also have that rare sense of informality which makes a school day something to be appreciated. Combine the efficient informality of the faculty with a satisfied student today and you have wonderful products— a good school, high school spirit, and at lofty position in the community. Fn.r Qo-dL' MR. RICHARD H. BARTHOLOMEW, B.A., M.ED. Pennsylvania State College Supervising Principal I wish to congratulate you, the members of the Class of 1951, for reaching your goal of graduating from Athens High School. You are becoming members of a great host of Alumni who have upheld the worthy traditions of your school in the years past. As a Class you have maintained high standards physically, academically, and spiritually. It is our hope that in the future, you will continue this growth. The 1951 Athenian continues the tradition established over the years. In every way possible, by illustration and in writing, the life of Athens in 1950-'51 is portrayed. Your yearbook will become nearer and dearer to you as the years go by. May the memories of your school and the inspiration of your yearbook help to guide and control you in your quest for contentment, enjoyment and service. Sincerely, TjO IRVING HAZARD, PRINCIPAL Jr.-Sr. High School At the time this is being written it is very difficult to determine what might be timely as a parting message to you as you are graduated and leave our school. The world situation is in such confusion at the moment that no statesman or prophet can predict the direction that the future of the world may take. But in the midst of this uncertainty, as in all ages, there are values of permanence. Seek them out and hold to them. The theme of your yearbook is The Acre . This reminded me of a lecture that I had read that was written 57 years ago by Russell Conwell which he called Acres Of Diamonds and delivered thousands of times. I have just reread it and find that its message is as vital now as when it was written because it dealt with values of permanence. It proves rather conclusively that the value of a life, like the value of an acre, depends, not on its location in time or space, but on the service which it can render to the needs of mankind. He most lives who thinks most, Who feels the noblest And who acts the best. We hope that the training and experiences of your years in Athens High School wil contribute much toward helping you to seek for and to find such values for your life Sincerely, It 13 - rvat, MRS. GRACEMARY ALGER, A.B. Elmira College Latin, English IV Latin Club, Athenian MRS. VERA BAXTER Mansfield State Teachers College Mathematics MISS MARIE BEAN, B.S. Mansfield State Teachers College American History, World History Athenian, Senior Class Sponsor MR. REED BENSON, B.S. Mansfield State Teachers College Biology, General Science MR. CLYDE BRESEE, B.S., M.Ed. Guidance Certificate Mansfield State Teachers College Pennsylvania State College Junior English, Algebra I Boys' Chorus, Teaogan 14 glQJL, MRS. ELIZABETH BRESEE, B.S. Mansfield State Teachers College Librarian MRS. LINA BURNS, B.S. Mansfield State Teachers College Seventh and Eighth Grade English Dramatics Club MR. JOHN CHILDS, B.S., M.Ed. East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania State College Elementary Physical Education Shop Coach—Football, Basketball, Baseball Craft Club Pigskin Chasers MRS. ESTER CLARK, A.B. DANTE COCCAGNIA, B.A. Park College Connecticut National School of Music Vocational Home Economics Instrumental Music Family Relations Director of Band and Orchestra Future Homemakers of America 15 U MRS. CARRIE CREDIFORD Mansfield Normal School Bucknell University Eighth and Ninth English Dramatic Club MISS ESTHER COOPER Mansfield Normal School, Chicago University Pennsylvania State College Civics, English MR. EARL DILL, A.B. University of Michigan Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigometry, Civics Problems of Democracy, Pennsylvania History MRS. LORRAINE GRANT, B.S. Women's College of the University of North Carolina Junior High Home Economics Domecon MISS EDITH HINE, R.N. Robert Packer Hospital School Nurse 16 a-L i’ MRS. RUTH JONES, B.S. East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Health and Physical Education Girls' Athletic Club, Girls' Tumbling Team Cheerleaders, Intramurals, Drivers Education Leadership Club MR. THOMAS JONES, B.S. East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Seventh Grade Geography, Eighth Grade History Drivers Training Sports Education Club Assistant Football Coach MISS JULIA LUNGER, B.S. Pennsylvania State College Social Studies Nature Club MR. ROBERT MARTIN, B.S. Shippensburg State Teachers College Bookkeeping, Commercial Law Business Arithmetic Assistant Football Coach MISS MARTHA MYERS Mansfield Normal School Thomas Normal Training School Art, Mechanical Drawing Art Club 17 'up uuxiJxJ MR. KENNETH OAKES, B.S. East Stroudsburg Physical Education Intramural, Boys' Tumbling Team Baseball Coach MR. JAMES PRUYNE, B.S. East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Chemistry, Physics Discussion Club MISS WINIFRED REAGAN, A.B. Pennsylvania State College Algebra Tri-Hi-Y MRS. DIANA SCRIVENS, B.A. Pennsylvania State College Typing, Shorthand, Office Machines Teaogan MR. MAX SLICK, B.A. Pennsylvania State College Seventh and Eighth Grade Geography Student Council 18 o. 'JUJU o MISS ALICE STEVENS, A.B., M.A. Bucknell University Spanish, Ninth Grade English, Civics MR. MARSHALL VanSCOTEN, B.S. Pennsylvania State College Agriculture F.F.A. MISS EMMA WOOD, B.S. Mansfield State Teachers College Supervisor of Music and Teacher of Vocal Music MRS. HELEN SOUTHEE Rochester Business Institute Lowell Business Institute Secretary to High School Principal MRS. CELIA ARNOLD Syracuse University Secretary of the Athens Board of Education Secretary of the Athens Boro School District Secretary to Supervising Principal 19 I If The following pages are devoted to the students of the grade schools of Athens borough at the Page, Willow, and Main buildings. These children may be compared to the tiny shoots of corn soon after they emerge from the rich loam. The growth of the tiny shoots into a fledgling plant is accomplished pictorially by the graphic illustrations of the groups from kindergarten to the sixth grade. The seedlings begin their school careers by graduallly becoming acquainted with fellow students and doing a few simple drawing, reading, and writing assignments. As the seedlings grow they become more and more proficient at the three R's ; the first and sixth grades are introduced to fractions, phrases, clauses, and the sciences. The seedlings are also acquainted with physical education in classes which are conducted weekly. These boys are able to participate in football, baseball, and basketball as part of the Little League and intramurals program. The grades highlighted their year with various assembly programs, the Christmas Operetta, and finally with the sixth grade move-up to junior high school. 20 MRS. COOPER PAGE SCHOOL First Row, loft to right: J. Coombs, I. Richards, P. Harding, S. Minier, S Calabucci, S. Mullen, J. Talada. Second Row: D. Raymond, I. Glover, C. Von-Gorder, C. Howard, D. Selleck, J. Frock. Third Row: D. Diamond, E. Collins, M. Cockcroft, D. Jones, T. North, Mrs. Cooper. Raymond Pierson not in picture. KINDERGARTEN WILLOW STREET SCHOOL First Row, left to right: S. Burdett, J. Sawicki, D. Howard, S. Dewitt, C. Wood, J. Francke, S. Donohue. Second Row: T. Perry, S. Collins, D. Bidlack, J. O'Donnell, R. Forrest, P. Coombs, N. Schoonover, Mrs. Martin. Third Row: J. Pyott, W. Richart, J. Breodleys, C. Kline. MAIN BUILDING First Row, left to right: R. Ford, P. Pritchard, E. Davis, S. Corl, N. Hughes, S. Wilkins, V. Catlin, C. Jones, L. Scharder. Second Row: S. Shave, E. Wheeler, B. Cheeks, J. Howard, B. Ryman, R. Zul-kosky, J. Walker, Mrs. Martin. Third Row: B. Westbrook, D. Cuddeback, R. Hoose, R. Wells, R. Rogers, K. Sackett. 22 Qj JZ)ldl$2svix d s tsnXj FIRST GRADE MRS. TAYLOR PAGE SCHOOL First Row, loft to right: H. Cockcroft, T. Thorp, T. Sullivan, L. McCarty, R. Wheatley, R. Carey. Second Row: P. Hennessy, D. Rice, 1. Johnston, J. Schultz, C. Storelli, N. Selleck, A. Lucy, S. Schoonover. Third Row: R. Nichols, F. Wilcox, M. Weaver, N. Phillips, A. Cordner, M. Eddy, J. Davis, Mrs. Taylor, Fourth Row: C. Havens, R. Noldy, G. MacNeal, G. Blend, D. Beers, B. Harding, A. Jordan, R. Nuss. MAIN BUILDING First Row, left to right: D. Splain, P. Hammond, G. Schrader, J. Bohr, Michael Zacharias, J. Childs. Second Row: K. Robbins, M. Fredenberg, L. Guinn, C. Schaffer, N. Westbrook, C. Perry, B Bostwick, B. Ellis, C. Watson, E. Ellis. Third Row: M. Corrigan, M. Horvath, J. Cole, S. Day, S. Williams, F. Keir, J. Oakes, C. Stroud. Fourth Row: J. Nichols, G. Wells, K. Sackett, R. Orshal, D. Gentile, B. Wheeler, D. Harvey, T. Parke, Miss Rowley. MISS STACY Willow Street First Row, left to right: S. Hubbard, E Tompkins, R. Belcher, G. Covey, N. For rest, N. Bolonde, K. Turner, P. Webster Second Row: G. Estes, J. Collins, M Whipple, B. Forman, M. Hubbard, J Bonning, J. Talada. Third Row: C. De vine, J. Parks, C. Bowen, T. Meeker, A Carlin, W. Cron, L. Frasca. Miss Stacy 23 iQM juixJkj Q )dLi Axy-ty JLnjL j SECOND GRADE MISS WATKINS Main Building First Row, loft to right: B. Rumpff, A Cooper, C. Spencer, S. Smith, S. Chandler, M. Stowell, C. Wax, P. Dix, S. Allen. Second Row: E. Jones, R. Fuller, J. ShofFer, M. Wood, A. Schrader, G. Babcock, J. Cole, A. Hibbard. Third Row: J. Alexander, R. Ockerman, D. Cudde-back, R. Orshal, M. Robinson, A. Holbert, R. Crawford, W. Zulkosky. Miss Wat kins. MISS MILDRED MARVIN Page School First Row, left to right: T. Hugo, R. Whipple, R. Covey, R. MacNeal, R. Vough, J. Perry. Second Row: D. Robbins, S. Wotrous, P. Holley, S. Lattimer, S. Crocker, S. Selleck, G. Bush. Third Row: J. Northrup, C. VanGorder, L. Fraley, R. Weiss, D. Ackley, T. Cotton, R. Schroder, Miss Mildred Marvin. MISS DAUGHERTY Willow Street First Row, left to right: E. Zurn, J. Molyneaux, E. Carlin, J. Ackley, J. Cos-ton, J. Coston, M. Johnson, S. Forrest, R. Carr. Second Row: J. Morley, K. Sea-ger, R. Donahue, J. Cotlin, D. Wilson, N. Heskell, F. Sawicki, E. Rogers, T. Weaver. Third Row: J. Morley, E. Schrader, C. Welch, C. Hunt, P. Wat-king, P. Raupers, M. Tompkins, J. McDonald, D. Tompkins, Miss Daugherty. 24 cJiCcy cl JL cu THIRD GRADE EFFIE MYERS Main Building First Row, loft to right: L. Perry, J. Nichols, N. Socket!, S. Benjamin, E. Raupers, L Scoife, B. Pruyne, J. Cron, N. Delaney, F. Rumpff. Second Row: J. Alger, L. Spearman, D. Oakes, P. Dur-gin, D. Friant, B. Westbrook, B. Smith, S. Froncke, E. Crone, G. Cole, Miss Myers. Third Row: R. Gable, R. Young, A. Scott, G. Wall, D. Francke, C. Gentile, J. Parsholl, G. Minier, D. Catlin, R. Watkins, G. Claypool, P. Dix. MRS. SUMNER Page School First Row, left to right: F. Johnston, F. Johnston, D. Vough, L. Morley, H. Lambert, L. Riley, J. McCormick. Second Row: J. Morley, G. Babcock, J. Havens, J. Platt, S. Taladay, K. Lynch, B. Froley, S. Murray, H. Rider, V. Biles. Third Row: L. Woodburn, C. Kremer, A. Phillips, B. Liguori, B. Rumpff, J. Reynolds, G. Platt. E. Drew, P. O'Donnell. Fourth Row: J. Firesfine, B. Avery, E. Ackley, R. Olsen, P. Fedchak, L. Osborne, B. Sickler, C. Bonning, N. Schoonover, Mrs. Sumner. 25 C(J'UsrdL) COMBINATION GRADE 2nd S 3rd MRS. HELFNER Main Building First Row, loft to right: S. Ford, J. Symons, V. Hooper, M. Worden, A. Roup-ers, M. Horvath, C. Congdon, C. Hickok. Second Row: E. Allen, G. Chandler, V. Crandall, H. Lynrh, J. Fraley, B. Lewis, L. Minier. Third Row: D. Daniels, J. Stranger, J. Robinson, B. Nichols, L. Kuhn, J. Zulkosky, Mrs. Helfner. GRADES 3 S 4 MISS MEEHAN Page School First Row, left to right: D. Stark, F. Chandler, E. North, C. Collins. Second Row: S. Jackson, C. Noldy, C. Osbourne, M. Sullivan, C. Fish, S. Covey, B. Belcher, M. Lynch. Third Row: A. Schoonover, M. Webster, R. De Sisto, R. Robinson, B. Rogers, J. Tompkins, M. Stork, B. Beardsley. Fourth Row: K. Lewis, J. Quinn, J. Forrest B. Gregory, J. May, D. Dunn, J. Huntington, Miss Meehan. 26 ■ tfdUvrxj Oyr Li FOURTH GRADE MRS. LUPTON Main Building First Row, loft to right: G. Brewer, S. Lone, S. Davis, N. Johnson, J. Frost, E. Hibbard, A. Symons, B. Spencer, A. Thompson, R. Hill. Socond Row: G. Tiffany, S. Robinson, M. Sackett, R. Ackley, L. Rumpff, J. Miller, J. Northrup, J. Harris, C. Hooper, D.' Chandler, Mrs. Lupton. Third Row: L. Hammond, K. Sackett, P. White, J. Smith, J. Yaglenski, W. Lowery, J. Kuhn, T. Powers, D. Wheeler, L. Grego. ESTHER CAMPBELL Page School First Row, loft to right: D. Wilson, B. Vallilee, T. Holley, R. Strange, R. Forrest. Socond Row: D. Hatch, M. Selleck, C. Hunt, G. Morley, J. Bennett, M. Hen-nessy, S. Post, C. Collins, P. Babcock, S. Riley. Third Row: D. Morley, F. Cordner, P. Brittain, N. Swortwood, A. Cimmons, S. Heliker, G. Fraley, R. Gray, P. Lotti-mer, D. Jordan. Fourth Row: G. Mullin, R. Sickler, J. Hughes, W. Perry, H. Woodburn, J. Allen, R. Williams, J. Strange, J. Felt, E. Wilcox, Teacher— Esther Campbell. 27 o r xrxj c xJCj FIFTH GRADE MRS. DUNBAR Main Building First Row, left to right: J Coyle, J. Kith-cart, B. Corner, J. Carr, P. Delaney, M. Harding, M. Catlin, B. Claypool, N. Blemle. Second Row: J. lynch, L. Cooper, T. Frost, J. Cron, M. Bohr, L. Ford, W. lynch, I. Catlin, Mrs. Dunbar. Third Row: J. Graham, N. Fairbanks, W. Congdon, T. Holbert, G. Brewer, T. Koons, B. Wallin. MISS SEELY Page School First Row, left to right: J. Collins, B. Molyneaux, N. Corneby, D. Maryott, L. Pritchard, D. Dowd, B. Wolfe, J. Drew. Second Row: M. Cotton, B. Platt, B. Platt, N. Cordner, J. Maryott, G. Noldy, P. Diamond, P. Riley, K. Dowd, E. Harding. Third Row: D. Dowd, E. Hording, M. McKeel, J. Jones, N. Storelli, H. Pietro, L. Kreamer, M. Rumpff, Miss Seely. MRS. BIRD Main Building First Row, left to right: J. Whipple, M. Nichols, J. Morley, I. Spencer, I. Shay, P. Parks, G. Rogers, N. Molyneaux. Second Row: J. Neiley, J. Smith, S. McKeel, G. Snyder, M. Kuhn, J. Van Scoten, D. Oakes, Mrs. Bird. Third Row: I. Rumpff, G. Parshall, L. Cooper, V. Raupers, N. Tompkins, R. Wheeler, J. Pruyne, R. Splain. 28 a 'JbCCLnrnJLs ou y y C Lo O ' LXXJx oJ J SIXTH GRADE MRS. BOYD Main Building First Row, left to right: M. cike, J. Hun-singer, P. Forman, B. Lewis, L. Lynch, S. Haxton, A. Grodivant, S. Hoffman, N. Alexander, L. Brennan, S. Horvey, A. Hooper, B. Zulkosky. Second Row: A. Minier, R. Bartleson, D. Hoffman, B. Shaddock, P. Grego, M. Harris, D. Keir, J. Patterson, G. Sumner, E. Beam, R. Nichols. Third Row: P. Larrabee, G. Ford E. Rowe, J. Fox, V. Cohen, R. Worner, G. Collison, C. Westbrook, G. Chandler, J. Northrop. MISS LYNCH Page School First Row, left to right: G. Firestine, R. VanGaasback, O. Whipple, R. Sullivan, R. Bolonde, R. Bennett. Second Row: J. Seager, S. Scaife, B. Rider, D. Noldy, J. Kandelin, N. Johnston, B. Glosenger, M. Lambert, N. Northrup, M. Mullins. Third Row: M. Cimmons, C. North, S. Platt, W. Coons, J. Lynch, R. Bailey, R. Sawicki, C. Pietra, G. Tolbert, S. Hugo, Miss Lynch. Fourth Row: L. Shepps, D. Klinko, R. Wilcox, C. Wandell. F. Scri-vens, J. Riley, D. Riley, F. Schrader, J. Felt. 29 PFFI f DOTS The seedlings of corn are nurtured by the sun, the fertile soil, and a kind Mother Nature until they progress to the stage where they become less dependent on the whims of fate and gain at last their first real freedom. The junior high section brings forth the younger citizens of A.H.S. as they elect class officers, conduct business as a group, and take at last a partial mantle of responsibility. Here, too, comes the introduction to higher learning in the form of algebra. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, general science, shop, and home economics. Physical education continues for the students, and, at the ninth grade level, a boy may try out for and hold a position on the varsity teams. Club life also appears on the scope for the first time in the form of dramatics clubs, musical organizations, and as sports and hobby groups. Often it is at this age one begins to realize what that word life really means. Thanks, however, to patient teachers, considerate parents, and a remarkable effort on the students part, the final product of junior high is a well-rounded individual who will be an asset to his class, school, and community. 30 31 ) SEVENTH GRADE First Row, loft to right: S. VonDerpoel, J. Mitchell, B. Biles, B. Bellows, J. Goodman, J. Fairlie, R. Dildine. Second Row: G. Martz, P. Blend, J. Bidlack, H. Barrowcliff, R. Coyle, I. VanOusen, R. Dodson. Third Row: E. Flaig, M. Blau-velt, A. Babcock, J. Blackley, R. Brennan, S. Johnston, D. Blakeman. Fourth Row: A. Doane, D. Hunt, M. Driscoll, B. Collins, N. Casselbury, R. Burnett, W. Delaney. First Row, left to right: J. Roberts, M. Lupton, C. Harding, M. Heliker, G. Knecht, F. Foulkrod. Second Row: D. Howard, C. Dildine, S. Knecht, L. Myers, J. Rowe, F. Gregory. Third Row: S. Langford, P. Lynch, F. Murray, R. Lantz, G. McKeel, P. Gordon, J. Ford. Fourth Row: L. Ford, C. Lupton, R. Felt, B. Meeker, A. Forrest, E. Kriner, D. Kitchen. First Row, left to right: R. Robinson, L. Selleck, V. Phelps, J. Rogers, R. Raup-ers, D. Secrist, R. Shepps. Second Row: J. Vallilee, D. Satsman, D. Scudder, L. Pond, D. Shadduck, G. Orshal. Third Row: B. Reynolds, D. Rogers, K. Sack-ett, S. Wall, S. Webster, S. Sumner, D. Shadduck. Fourth Row: S. Parsons, C. Miller, E. Rumpff, M Rogers, E Wells. 32 First row: R. Fox, C. Nichols, A. Holbert, T. Leahy. Second row: S. Hugo, B. Lee, M. Diamond, E. Merrill, E. Hooper, A. Johnson. Third row: V. Horton, W. Harding, W. Glossinger, E. Mor-ley, J. Gable, F. Bradley. Fourth row: C. Koons, K. Lewis, M. Hoffman, R. Ford. Fifth row: A. Latti-mer, R. Hatch, R. Westbrook. EIGHTH GRADE First row: S. Southee, J. Zul-kosky, L. Sackett, J. Felt, M. Wheeler. Second row: D. Smith, P. Seager, E. Smith, K. Parke, S. Randall, S. Mitchell. Third row: G. Olson, G. Symonds, T. Vallilee, A Palmer, N. Neeley. Fourth row: V. Smith, H. Talada, J. Lee, B. McKeel, J. Storelli. Fifth row: F. Robinson, R. Tiffany, W. Spencer. First row: R. Cole, M. Cohen, M. Coward, R. Alexander. Second row: G. VanWormer, J. Solomon, E. Carney, D. Babcock, J. Brown, P. Harris, P. Blemle. Third row: J. Canfield, D. Bradley, B. Coston, J. Drew, S. Cordner, B. Casselbury. Fourth row: B. Coyle, A. Cole, E. Chaykosky, L. Gardner, D. Crossett, V. Babcock. Fifth row: A. Gergel, R. Bean, D. Alexander. 33 ' rXJ C s , Xsy sC$L' -A LTXl JlSX-J First row.- J. Jacobs, N. Haight, D. Gorsline, D. Gardner, G. Hill. Second row: J. Corneby, J. Goodman, B. Harris, A. Cove-ney, A. Hibbard, C. Gable. Third row: R. Hadlock, P. Coyle, A. Donlin, R. Burgess, J. Dowd, B. Humphrey, R. Johnson. Fourth row: R. Hurd, S. Fisk, J. Hoffman, E. Geiger, T. Hedrick. NINTH GRADE HISTORY The ninth grade, this year, is an exceptionally large one, comprising five homerooms and over one hundred students. With such a large number of pupils there is, naturally, a great variety of interest. The freshmen have been active in a number of clubs. Many of the ninth graders took part in football, and there are quite a few on the junior varsity basketball team. Most of the ninth grade pupils took part in intramural sports, too. Each homeroom has a program during homeroom period every other week. The students, with the guidance of their teachers, devise a program for their own enjoyment or enlightenment. The program may be a quiz, a vocational talk, a play, reports from the students in keeping with the various holidays or something of that nature. First row: W. Allan, F. Avery, R. Bean, J. Callear, A. Bydairk. Second row: M. Cartwright, R. Baker, C. Beers, R. Bourdett, W. Carpenter, E. Conrad, L. Carr. Third row: G. Blakely, B. Cassel-bury, S. Brinkley, P. Brown, G. Bagerly, L. Babcock, R. Bowen. Fourth row.- J. Cahill, P. Bennett, P. Chilson, B. Bailey, P. Conrad. Standing: J. Tracy, C. Rogers, D. Sheean. First row: K. Corneby, A. Thurston, D. VonWolffradt, D. Scutter, P. Steele, J. Mullen. Second row: I. Thompson, R. Myers, D. Rumpff, D. Clark, K. Rhinehuls, J. Stroud, R. Rogers. Third row: B. Sessaman, W. Smith, S. Rumpff, M. Rhoads, M. Wilcox, R. Parshall, D. Rogers. Fourth row: D. Payne, M. Tre-moin, M. Rogers, M. Rose, J. Zurn, R. Schmidt, F. Talada. Fifth row: R. Thorp, M. Smith. Every ninth grade room also elects its own officers. The president presides at the meetings during homeroom period. Since each junior high school room has to provide at least one assembly program for the year, these programs have to be planned during homeroom periods. One ninth grade homeroom broadcast a Thanksgiving play over the public address system and another put on a play in assembly. The ninth grade also always supports school sponsored activities and functions. This is proven by the fact that some of the homerooms had one hundred per cent membership in the Red Cross. Standing: D. Nichols, R. Mullen, P. Gable, R. Martin. First row: E. Kriner, D. Orshall, R. Carmer, J. Hugo, J. Koons, G. Leahy. Second row: B. Monroe, B. McNamara, G. Cole, J. Hunt, R. Orshall, S. Mitchell, B. Marcy. Third row: S. Merithew, S. Nichols, J. Moore, P. Lynch, K. Chandler, D. Jones, J. Lynch. Fourth row: C. Jones, J. Goodman, L. Munn, E. Lynch, G. Morse, J. Millard, N. Lattimer. Fifth row: M. Morley, M. Mary-ott. 35 _yC n O VArC a£ - Xx Vvw Standing: L. Munn, S. Brinkley, P. Gable, Miss Myers, E. Cole, S. Mitchell, C. Thurston, R. Mitchell, P. Seagar, A. Gorsline, R. Beam. Second row: D. Harvey, D. Alexander, L. Gardner, B. Harris, J. Goodman, D. Bidlack, J. Goodman, K. Rhinehuls. Third row: P. Harris, R. Fox, H. BarroclifF, W. Smith, A. Thurston, J. Olsen, J. Lee, B. Spencer, R. Smith. Fourih row-. P. Chilson, A. Hibbard, C. A. Nichols, E. Hooper. ART The junior-senior high school art club was organized just three years ago in 1948, and since that time it has grown into a smooth-running school organization. Miss Martha Myers, Athens High School art instructor, spends many of her activity periods supervising the thirty club members at their meetings in the art room. Twenty-five of the active members are from senior high school and the remaining twenty are in the ninth grade. The purpose of the art club is to promote interest in art among our students and to offer additional background work in high school for prospective artists. Most of the members from the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes have progressed rapidly in art skills under Miss Myers' able tutelage. During the year, art club members have done extensive work in painting with water colors and sculptoring with modeling clay. They arranged two attractive displays of their clay modeling in the trophy case, besides CLUB working with pastels and charcoal drawings. From time to time, Miss Myers and the art club have found time to practice the rather delicate art of finger painting, and a few of the students even learned the technique of giving a chalk talk. Many of the activities enjoyed by this club, however, are centered around civic and school projects. Last September, for instance, when the new athletic field was first used, several of the art club members neatly painted the large blue and white canvas signs that were displayed to advertise the Athens home football games. Many times during the year, the art club arranged attractive displays of their handiwork to brighten up the halls. At Christmas time, too, the ambitious artists made greeting cards which were distributed in the two valley hospitals. Many of the townspeople and all the students of Athens High School have come to know and enjoy the expressive creations done by the art club. 36 ATHLETIC EDUCATION CLUB Although newly organized the Junior High Athletic Education Club has become a very active part of the othletic program of Athens High School. Membership in this club totals close to forty active members. Any boy or girl in seventh, eighth, or ninth grade is eligible for membership in this club. Previous members of this club such as Bob Perry, Franklin Rogers, Ken Kitchen, John Farr, and many others too numerous to mention are now playing varsity or junior varsity sports. From this evidence it is easy to see why this club is considered as a good basic foundation for those who wish to participate in sports in high school. The purpose of this club is to develop better athletics and spectators. This can be shown only through knowledge of the rules explained by a competent, well-informed person. The latter is the job of Tom Jones, the club sponsor. Mr. Jones is very well suited for this position because of his many years as basket- ball referee, baseball umpire, and football judge. Not only does he have these qualifications but also the years he spent coaching are invaluable in this job. A typical club meeting will find Mr. Jones submitting a situation that might take place in the average game to be discussed by the club. After Mr. Jones has heard the opinions of the members and their interpretation of the rules which apply, he will tell them the correct way the play should be called and just why the official calls them this way. This knowledge helps the members of the club to be more lenient with the officials. The evidence of the success enjoyed by former members in stiff athletic competition proves what Mr. Jones said: To play the game well you must understand the rules. Yes, this club may well be considered the sprout of the plant of athletics for boys and girls in Junior High School. Fourth row: R. Carmer, D. Jones, C. Beers, R. Dildine, K. Corneby, J. Fairlie, L. Benjamin. Third row: J. Goble, J. Rogers, R. Hatch, B. Carpenter, T. Leahy, J. McCracken, R. Raupers, L. Sellick. Second row: R. Beem, F. Bradley, D. Kitchen, W. Glosenger, J. Felt, K. Lewis, S. Parsons, G. Orshall, B. Lee. First row: B. Coston, A. Cole, R. Coyle, D. Howard, R. McCracken, R. Alexander, R. Felt, K. Jordan. 37 Left to right: K. Johnston, R. Myers, S. Knecht, C. Rogers, B. Cook, J. Hunt, J. Callear, B. Monroe, E. Geiger, R. Hadlack, W. Allen, J. Zulkosky, J. Harris, R. Dodson, J. Rowe, J. Stranger, F. Gregory, E. Chaykosky, G. Cahill, G. White, R. Mullen, J. Storelii, J. Mullen, R. Bourdette, R. Burgess, R. Brennan, A. Babcock, G. Bostwick, T. Vallilee. CRAFT The Craft Club, organized last year under the able direction of Mr. Childs, is being continued this year and has been proved to be one of the most popular clubs in Junior High School. Thirty-five boys make up the membership of the club which was organized solely for the members to be able to participate in woodworking for a hobby or to gain more knowledge and experience for those who wish to take up carpentry or cabinet-making for a profession. A popular phase of the club, which differs from shop class, is that the boys do not have to spend time making a drawing; but can start to work on any project or hobby immediately. If you were to walk to this part of our acre when the club was meeting you would see various pieces of furniture and knick-knacks slowly blossoming out in all their beauty. The power tools, especially the lathe and band sow, are in continuous operation; turning out chair legs, candlesticks, or figures and images. The club has no officers with each boy being the CLUB head of the firm turning out his particular project. Of course, if he hits a snag, or is puzzled over something he doesn't quite understand, Mr. Childs is there to lend an experienced hand to help him out. Wood is not the only material used by the members of the Craft Club, for there is some work using metals-copper and aluminum being the chief metals used. Articles made from metal are usually worked into pictures, or pounded into the shape of ash trays, or similar articles. It is also hoped that the boys can get some experience working with plastics in the near future. You can easily see how the club can be compared to an acre. The shop is the plot of ground, the wood or metal is the seed, the wood is cut and finished with the same painstaking care that wheat is planted, grown, tended, and reaped, until at last you have your finished product. The Craft Club is one of the most productive units of our acre. 38 ZJ'fuuru UlXXnS'jPi Sl CrryTjoJs' J THE JUNIOR HIGH DRAMATICS CLUB As □ newly revived junior high school club, the Dramatics Club ranks high in popularity with the students. With Miss Stevens, Mrs. Crediford and Mrs. Burns as club advisors, the club has succeeded in stimulating a growing interest in dramatics. This, as well as to gain experience, is one of the main purposes of the club. The club officers as elected were: President— Leland Thompson, Vice President—Robert Baker, Secretary—Helen Thompson, Treasurer—Jane Stroud, and Reporter—Sally Rumpff. The members and advisors planned with enthusiasm many activities. Those productions presented to the student body met with a good measure of success. The various activities prepared for in club meetings included plays, choral readings, and programs to be broadcast over the public address system and radio. At the organization meeting of the club, a guest speaker, Mr. Dan Safford from the Valley Players, gave the eager students many helpful hints in the way of dramatics. In the production of radio programs, the club members have learned the importance of timing, the manufacture and use of sound effects, and the qualities of a good speaking voice. A short Christmas program broadcast over the public address system featured a skit from a scene of Dickens' Christmas Carol. Among the other selections on the program was the choral reading of The Night Before Christmas. The production of plays is undoubtedly one of the biggest activities of a dramatic club. In this phase of dramatics the future Thespians have learned much about the stage. The work of the stage manager, the stage settings, and vocabulary used in giving stage directions were topics of discussion in some of the meetings. Principles of makeup and costumes were touched upon in a practical lesson in the production of the play Thanks to- George Washington given in assembly in February. Above all, the members of the club have gained in self-confidence and poise in the experiences this club has afforded. They will be able to use the foundations built by participation in the club activities throughout high school and adult life. First row: L. Thompson, J. Mitchell, D. Sheean, J. Hugo, R. Baker, G. Bagerly, R. Bourdett, R. Burgess, D. Clark. Second row: S. Wall, K. Sackett, J. Stroud, J. Solomon, L. Myers, D. Rogers, L. VanDuzer, N. Parsons, N. Casselbury, M. Heliker, M. Cohen, J. Hoffman, G. Blakely, E. Wells, J. Tracy. Third row: D. Scudder, G. Symonds, L. Sackett, C. Jones, D. Payne, B. Meeker, S. Cordner, S. Randall, V. Smith, A. Benjamin, M. Maryott, R. Thorp, S. Mitchell, S. Southee, D. Shadduck. Fourth row: B. Coyle, B. McKeel, G. Knecht, N. Haight, J. Canfield, P. Blemle, J. Lynch, J. Jacobs, S. Fisk, P. Cartwright, B. Casselbury, R. Cole, A. Palmer, J. Dowd, V. Phelps. 39 rtf. CrujtL' JL njZjCXAyYjJir MUSIC CLUB Top row: C. Lupton, M. Blau'elt, M. Hoffman, B. Bailey, E. Morley, A. Lattimer, M. Hammond, D. Rogers, M. Lupton. Middle: M. Diamond, E. Lynch, E. Kriner, J. Morris, M. Rhoads, P. Lynch, J. Moore, D. Gardner, G. Murray, E. Merrill. Front: S. Sumner, D. Solsman, A. Doane, A. Coveny, J. Millard, J. Zurn, A. Johnson, R. Westbrook, B. Cassel-bury, M. Rose. SERENADERS First row: J. Moore, M. Morley, B. Casselbury, S. Brinkley, M. Rhoads, S. Sumner. Second row: K. Parke, C. Harding, A. Palmer, S. Mitchell, S. Johnston, S. Webster, L. Munn. Third row: M. Rogers, P. Long, S. Rumpff, S. Southee, D. Alexander, D. Rogers. 40 Crtxxtj CAJYvtjb rdtj JihsoJ: J NATURE Two years ago Miss Julia Lunger decided that the green sprouts needed an understanding of the birds, flowers, and nature in general. Therefore, Miss Lunger started the Junior High School Nature Club. The first year found the club with thirty-eight members. Two reasons for the interest in the club were nature study in the fifth and sixth grades and the fact that many of the junior high school students feel that this club will help them in coming years of senior high school. Some interesting hobbies were developed through the grade school nature studies and this club. Bird watching and bird feeding are among the foremost of these hobbies. The primary aim of the club is to help the members become aware and appreciate the world of nature and to develop a keener sense of sportsmanship. The club has many discussions of game laws and organizations, both national and local, which are concerned with some field of nature. These discussions are impressing and useful to the hunters and fishermen in the club. The present membership of the club is twenty-nine. The Chairman is Charles Gable, Vice Chairman, Marilyn Wheeler; and Secretary, Don Nichols. The club meets every other week at two-thirty; this is convenient for the nature walks that are taken in the spring. At the first meeting the group appointed a program committee consisting of Charles Gable, Martha Jo Tremaine, Marilyn Wheeler, and Don Nichols. At one of the first meetings the committee, at Miss Lunger's suggestion, asked the group what they wished to accomplish during the year. A number of the things suggested were: study wild birds and animals, have experiments, have nature studies, games and quizzes, study stones and minerals, have nature movies, go on hikes, have class discussions, go fishing, read and give reports, bring in specimens, and study trees. Among the earliest group projects was the building of an aquarium. We can be proud of the excellent job done by the sowers when we view the green sprouts in the nature club. Standing: C. Gable, L. Babcock, L. Carr, E. Conrad, R. Shepps, J. Spencer, F. Talada, C. Nichols, D. Smith, D. Bradley. First row: D. VonWolffradt, M. Wheeler, M. Tremain. Second row: T. Walters, A. Forrest, F. Foulkrod, D. Hunt, W. Reynolds, D. Seagers, D. Scudder, N. Neely. Third row: S. Nichols, S. Henry, C. Koons, H. Talada. 41 Left: Mrs. Clark, J. Vallilee, J. Bidlack, S. Webster, S. Langford, B. Harding, W. Delaney, A. Holbert. Right: S. Vanderpool, M. Nichols, J. Blakely, F. Newland, B. Biles, C. Dildine, M. Wilcox. VARIETY CLUB The Variety Club is one of the newer Junior High School Clubs. It was started last year but did not get into full swing until this fall. This club is the Little Sister organization to the Senior High Club known as the Domecons. Both units are members of the National Chapter of the F. H. A., but the Little Sisters are influenced more by local doings than national affairs. With the help of Mrs. Clark, the sponsor, seasonal themes influenced the tasks undertaken by the organization. This fall the club decided to help the Junior Red Cross Drive by making stuffed dolls for needy children. When the dolls were finished, they were displayed in our school trophy case. During the spring the club is planning to take up dramatics and produce a play to be enjoyed in one of our numerous assemblies. When the girls decided to organize their club, they thought of the many advantages which they would receive by participating in club activities. First on their list was the idea of being able to share in solv- ing problems pertaining to the home. Next, the thought of being able to gain the knowledge of leadership was greatly received. Ranking high came a means of giving status to high school homemaking pupils. Besides the advantages of the club, the girls also stated the purposes which are: to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfaction of homemakers, to emphasize the importance of worthy home membership, to encourage democracy in home and community life, to work for a good home and family life for all, and to promote international good will. According to the creed of the F. H. A. the girls must learn the meaning of democracy, value justice, know that democracy has its roots in family living, make their homes a place of trust, and seek, with a steady purpose, those goals of the Future Homemakers of America. It is the hope of the members that their club will remain for many years to come. We are sure it will. 42 JUrdtJu LEADERSHIP CLUB The scene is the Athens High Coughlin Gym; the time is any girls' gym class or intramural period; the sounds: a shrill whistle blast and a voice calling, Red out; you're traveling with the ball!! What connection can this possibly have with Leadership Club? This bitter omen often announces one of its members since one of the most important duties and privileges of its members is to officiate in gym and intramural contests. This club was formed last year by Mrs. Jones, our girls' physical education instructor, to give girls a chance to learn the rules of each sport and the various precepts of play. After being given instructions by Mrs. Jones on the fundamentals of these sports, each member takes a small group from her gym class aside to demonstrate proper methods of shooting, passing, blocking, scoring, and so on for each sport. After the demonstrations the leader is often asked questions to clarify certain points. Then the entire group is able to play each game with much more skill than if it were dependent on a single instructor. Mrs. Jones credits much of the improvement in girls' sports to members of the Leadership Club. The girls in this group often show special aptitudes in athletics. Two such girls are Romayne Whipple and Yvonne Kinsman who were former members of the Leadership Club that were chosen for sophomore cheerleaders on the basis of ability and scholarship. Indeed, the high scores and M. V. P. (Most Valuable Player) in Junior High is usually a L. C. girl. The officers of the club are as follows: President— Peggy Brown, Vice-President—Donna Payne, Secretary-Treasurer—Dawn Rumpff. These girls have-charge of all the club business and are responsible for the fine reputation of this group. We predict that this group will in the near future produce an Igg Lambert—Babe Didrickson and when it does—Look Out!!! LEADERSHIP CLUB No. 78 First row: P. Brown, F. Avery, S. Hugo, K. Parke. Second row. P. Gordon, S. Johnston, F. Robinson, R. Bowen, V. Babcock A. Vallilee, E. Kriner, J. Roberts, A. Gergel. Third row: D. Shadduck, M. Driscoll, D. Rumpff, Mrs. Jones, D. Payne, R. Robinson, D. Crossett. 43 lll mmm At certain times of the year, even Athens High students have a small amount of book-lamin' to do. Usually this short period lasts from the middle of September to the first of June and is highlighted by Christmas vacation. Seriously though, we seldom realize what a tremendous task our teachers have in preparing varied class periods and assignments which will interestingly and intelligently cover the course. The problems and woes of our faculty begin in kindergarten where our younger seedlings first learn to get along with their classmates and eventually to begin their study of the overworked 3 R's. Gradually we mature into the eager alert group called the junior high school and after being knocked around by unkind fate and the senior high, we begin those last three years. Guidance counsellors, Silas Marner, factor theorums, HC -f- NaOH = H20 NaC, and M.A. (mechanical advantage) or SH (specific heat) deepen the ever-increasing dither. Weeks turn into months quoth the old song and it wasn't kidding. The Minstrel, final reviews, exams, and graduation speeds the end of the year. Even then our sowers have no rest. Tutoring, graduate school, or summer work around the home keeps them busy as do never ending thoughts of school next September. 44 ENGLISH 5th 8th An important moment in any child's life is the discovery of books. This Golden moment is usually prompted on by a well-meaning teacher giving a casual assignment. As a result, there is another patron of the local library. In his attempt to attain Knowledge, man has established many principles of which the first thought has been of schooling. Ever since the beginning of schools, one of the basic elements taught has been English, because it is the foundation of communication. Grammar, punctuation, manuscript writing and spelling constitute only a few of the many worthwhile subjects embraced by English courses. A student learns many things about English, how really easy it is to read with, and speak correctly, but most of all he learns that without it he is lost in our present world. IV 46 SOCIAL STUDIES The green Sprouts were first introduced to Social Studies in the third and fourth grades. As they reach fifth and sixth grades, their foundation has become well established. To continue their growth, the seventh and eighth grades have geography, ancient history, ar.d American history. Civics and Pennsylvania history acquaint the ninth graders with their state and government of the nation today. As the Green Sprouts enter their Development, they meet history across the ages in the ninth grade and advanced American history in the eleventh grade. These subjects are supplemented with activities to make them realistic. The last step in the preparation of good citizens is the study of democratic problems. Current events figure prominently in these classes. After twelve years of Social Studies, the Finished Products are at last ready to make their mark in the world. G E O G R A P H Y Family Relations x xji y MATH Math is a very imporrant subject and one that is in constant use throughout our life. Not many people realize the importance of this subject. Because of this we are introduced to mathematics in our first year of school. Algebra, Business Arithmetic, Plane and Solid Geometry, and Algebra Geometry 6th Arithmetic Trigonometry are some different branches of math offered in high school. Engineers, professional men, designers and even housewives are a few of the people who make use of mathematics in everyday work and life. 48 OjjuLo. SCIENCE Throughout the school days the student comes in contact with many forms of science. In grammar school he studied briefly about plants and animals, later ninth grade initiated him to the first class in science. Progressing through senior high school the opportunity of studying Biology, Chemistry, and Physics comes to him. Physics IV Class Chemistry Third Grade Nature Group Biology is studying plant and animal life; Chemistry deals with changes in materials, and Physics is studying of matter and energy with the subjects of mechanics, heat, electricity, sound, and light also included. 49 Music is a vitol port of both our curricular and extra-curricular work. Boys chorus, mixed chorus, Triple Trio, and the Double Octet constitute only a few of the many fine organizations that represent our school. Variety is the spice of life, so they say, and Art in our school provides the variety that makes our school life interesting to us. MUSIC MECHANICAL DRAWING Mechanical drawing class usually consists of boys, as the primary objective is to prepare students for engineering. Floor plans, scale drawings and use of equipment are only a few of the many principles learned. 50 'ficuxdb -O JLQyy Latin students will discover the course consists primarily of basic grammar and vocabulary work coupled with stories written in Latin about Roman life and reading from several Roman authors. The living and useful language, Spanish, is highly enjoyed by all students. Many unique projects LATIN SPANISH LIBRARY teach students not only the Spanish language but also customs, geography, and history of all Spanish speaking countries. Our library is a comparatively new addition to the school. Well organized by Mrs. Bresee, it immediately answers questions of pondering students from its vast source of information data. 51 o -Asy j juuYix LuJ aStx n. Agriculture The Agriculture and Shop Departments The agriculture and shop departments are just two of our many vocational courses. They are related in a few aspects but are taught on different scales. Mr. Van Scoten is head of the agriculture department. In this course the material covered pertains to the needs, knowledge, and advantages of farmers. The boys are taught enough carpentry and woodworking to supply, efficiently, the demands of the farmers. They also cover phases of forestry, poultry and dairy farming. For the more advanced students a course in electrical wiring is given. On the whole the course covers the everyday life of a farmer. The shop department is-under the direction of Mr. Childs. When boys enter seventh grade they are given woodworking, then when they arrive in senior high school they are able to choose this course if they wish to continue along the same line. In junior high, many of the boys make bookends, trays, and lamps, while in senior high they make small pieces of furniture and work with metals. Both units have had new equipment added in the past two years. With this new equipment more boys will be able to benefit from this course. Shop 52 cJl iL Os OJUX Knecht, Hammond, Johnston A Gourmet's Dream CAFETERIA Cafe in Action HOME ECONOMICS The school cafeteria, although it is only two years old, has become an important factor in the school system. By the use of three different shifts, grade students, as well as junior and senior high school students, are able to eat the carefully planned meals served by the cafeteria staff. Under the supervision of Mrs. Hammond, this staff does a very commendable job of planning daily a well-balanced meal. The faculty and students alike appreciate the convenience of a school cafeteria. The long line of students, waiting between 11:30 and 12:30 is only one proof of this fact. The Home Economics Department is an important factor in any high school. Athens is no exception. Here, the girls who take this important course of study learn the basic rules for sewing and cooking. As their training increases, many students develop into expert homemakers. The junior high school pupils present a fashion show during the school term which climaxes the many hours they spend in sewing various garments. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Grant use o carefully prepared course of study which also acquaints their classes with the many intricacies of being o good future homemaker. Expert Seamstresses at thirteen Now we know where expert cooks come from ... Home Ec. Nutrition Classes 53 o UUai ' to ZJL j COMMERCIAL COURSE The commercial course at Athens High School is of much importance, especially to those students who will enter the field of business or secretarial work after graduation. Mr. Martin, an amiable teacher now in his third year as a member of the faculty, and Mrs. Scrivens, a new teacher this year at Athens High School, handle the commercial course. There are five separate and distinct parts of this course, including a class in bookkeeping, one in commercial law, one in business arithmetic, and another in typing and shorthand. TYPING Mr. Martin's largest group is his class in business arithmetic which meets daily in room 206. He instructs these students in the mathematics of the business world and teaches them thoroughly, for example, just how to fill out checks and receipts correctly. Besides the general practice in number work, such topics as profit, margin, cost, and overhead are extensively discussed during the year. Mr. Martin's commercial law students take up the practical application of laws concerning the layman; such topics as buyer-seller relations, obligations of a note, and contract obligations are important in this field. Many commercial law students are not planning to become lawyers but simply wish to know their legal rights and obligations as citizens. In Mr. Martin's smallest class, which is bookkeeping, students learn the essential points and procedure of keeping accounts or ledgers. SHORTHAND Our new commercial teacher, Mrs. Scrivens, has a number of classes in the typing room during each day of the week. In several classes, the clickety-clack of first and second year students' typewriters sounds as Mrs. Scrivens demonstrates the art of typing to them. The advanced typing students gain practical experience by doing secretarial work for the faculty while first year students work to improve their speed and accuracy. Mrs. Scrivens' shorthand classes are kept busy acquiring that skill needed by any good secretary. It is very evident that the commercial course fills an important place in preparing our students well for the future. COMMERCIAL LAW 54 PHYSICAL EDUCATION The physical education department of Athens High is a constant source of pride to both our student body and to the townspeople of Athens. Mr. Oakes, who teaches physical education to junior and senior high school boys, has succeeded in bringing a well rounded program of sports and other recreation to our school. His classes in physical education are always well planned so that each boy can enjoy his favorite sport, whether it be basketball, table tennis, softball, or some other game. Mrs. Jones, girls' physical education instructor, has classes for girls from seventh to tenth grade. These girls strive to become proficient at soccer, field hockey, or basketball in their classes, under Mrs. Jones'capable direction. Many junior and senior high school girls also take up tumbling or square dancing, both of which are taught by Mrs. Jones in her spare moments. Mr. Oakes and Mrs. Jones both spend a great deal of time conducting intramural leagues in basketball, volleyball, and softball since these activities provide many hours of fun and exercise for the students. The intramural program also includes table tennis, archery, horse shoes, and the annual Interclass Track Meet on its agenda. To round out a fine physical education program, Mr. Oakes and Mrs. Jones have charge of the wonderful noon recreation program. This program includes all kinds of dancing, movies, checkers, volleyball, table tennis, and shuffle board. GIRLS' PHYS ED One of the most useful classes in the curriculum of Athens High School is the well-known driver training course. Mr. Jones, who is the driving instructor, handles two different driving classes a year. As soon as the members of one class obtain their drivers' licenses, a new class takes over for the second semester. Each student must complete a certain amount of classroom work and observation, besides many hours of actual driving practice in the dual control car. Mr. Jones will undoubtedly be able to further safe driving on our highways greatly, through a successful driver training course. DRIVERS ED milium We're here at last! is the favorite phrase of the sophomores. Indeed ther're here for the best three ears of their young lives. More things will happen to make those thin stalks with their fresh, green leaves blossom forth with graceful tassels and ripening ears. These pages will attempt to depict some of the functions and activities which act as nutrients to the young plants. The various clubs, class dances, plays, the Minstrel, choral groups, with the band and orchestra, help these plants to mature into well-filled ears and finely proportioned stalks. This is accomplished by giving the average student a chance to air his ideas, display his creativeness, work as a component of a group which depends on the strength of unity, and elaborate on things which hold his attention as a regular school subject. The guiding lights of these groups are the faculty sponsors (as usual) co-operating with these sponsors, the officers are able to devise an interesting plan of action for the year which is often ended by a picnic honoring (?) the senior members of that group. 56 o s AJL Vr s nnJLrxs JTjQJL ytJ TENTH GRADE Standing: H. Regn, W. Talada, A. Payne. First row: P. Shores, J. Patton, B. Ward, C. Thurston, R. Pond. Second row: M. Twigg, J. Shadduck, R. Perry, E. Wright, G. Talada, M. Mingos. Third row: D. Patton, M. Zulkosky, D. Stranger, V. Vose, D. Schmidt, M. Whitel. Fourth row: R. Whipple, D. Scrivens, P. Schoonover, B. Park, J. Richards. Standing: M. Parker, R. Koons, R. Kinner G. Havens. First row: L. Loomis, M. Me Keel, J. Northrup, H. Harris, M. Hoffman J. Langeland. Second row: E. Johnson S. Havens, S. Keir, M. Lambert, G. John son, D. Hunt. Third row: D. Lupton, Y Kinsman, A. Kinsman, M. Murphy, R Mitchell, K. Kitchen. Fourth row: D. Me Keel, D. Palmer, R. Johnston, C. Howard T. Martin. First row (front to back): E. Chandler, J Harding, L. Arnold, J. DeFrahn, T. Bren nan, L. Bradley. Second row: G. Graham W. Depew, G. Gowan, H. Hammond, R Elsbree, B. Bailey. Third row: E. Brown E. Bidlack, R. Benson, E. Cole, W. Camp bell, R. Farr. Fourth row: A. Dimock, W Cook, G. Furman, C. Burnett, E. Cole. 58 0 ny Seated: President R. Mitchell, Secretary Y. Kinsman, Vice President B. Ward. Standing: Treasurer G. Havens. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY As sophomores, we are now developing rapidly trom the young plants stage on towards the finished product. We've made steady progress thus far in school and on the whole the class of '53 has come through in fine style. We began our sophomore year by practicing one of the most important principles of democracy. As our first duty in senior high, we elected our class officers Just what makes a good class is hard to define. You'll find all types of students from all types of homes— the country and the city—farmer boys and errand boys. It takes sportsmanship, scholastic ability, and cooperation to make any class function well as we have learned. It is our aim to make the class of 1953 one of the outstanding classes of Athens High School as we keep growing steadily towards maturtiy. and student council representatives in the annual school election. We chose the following to lead us during the year: President, Robert Mitchell; Vice-President, Bruce Ward; Secretary, Yvonne Kinsman; Treasurer, George Havens; Student Council, Charles Thurston, Delores Scrivens, Avis Kinsman, and Corliss Howard. Many of our sophomore class members take an active part in other fields of school life including the band, choral groups, the school magazine, and other clubs. Throughout our sophomore year, our social life was far from neglected, too, and in the field of varsity athletics we were well represented by six lettermen: Don Hunt, Jim De Frahn, Franklin Rogers, Ken Kitchen, John Farr, and Dick Johnston. 59 A. ZsOxSL O) o, yiJZXXycJxJ JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: President R. Jackson, Secretary J. Tracy, Vice President P. Horton. Standing: Treasurer H. Eike. JUNIORS CLASS HISTORY The class of 1952 began their development with high hopes of surpassing, in quality if not in quantity, any other junior class in the history of Athens High School. They had already proven themselves as sophomores; now they were ready to undertake the next great step in the development of their physical and mental growth. The sowers for the junior homerooms are Mr. Pruyne and Mr. Dill. Under their able supervision, the juniors began having regular homeroom meetings. Soon after the school year started, the juniors chose their class rings; then they began thinking about class officers and a candidate for vice-president of the high school. Just before Christmas vacation, Miss Stevens and Miss Bean started try-outs for the junior play. The play selected was The Bishop's Mantle; it was decided that we might have one or two practices during vacation. When Minstrel time rolled around, the junior class provided the sweet helpful ushers that were always giving you the wrong seats for your tickets. Several of our juniors were members of the cho. of queen's court. The junior class was well represented in the clubs and extra-curricular activities of the school. We were not only cheerleaders, band members, majorettes, -or on the athletic teams, but we also belonged to the G. A C., Tri-Hi-Y, Boys' Glee Club, Girls' and Boys' Tumbling Teams, F. F. A., F. H. A., Triple Trio, Orchestra, Girls' Chorus, and the Discussion Club. In addition to this, some of us managed to find enough time for the Teaogan, Evening Times, Athenian, to help Mrs. Bresee in the library, or work with the public address system. Woven in and out of our extracurricular activities were our studies. Near the end of the year the class suddenly awoke to the fact that they must begin plans for the Junior Prom. They had to do something wonderful in the matter of this prom, the farewell dance for the class of 1951; this was our opportunity to show everyone that the juniors had really appreciated the advice and counsel of the Finished Products. The last two responsibilities remaining to us as juniors were to decorate the auditorium and select ushers for Commencement. Only when this was done did we look back over 'he years to this, our year of Development and realize that we had been successful indeed for now we were ready for the final operation and then we would be Finished Products. 60 A o o 11 th GRADE First row: L. Wells, N. Rumpff, M. Simpson. Second row: J. Tompkins, J. Tracy, L. Van Sice, R. Rogers. Third row: J. Stranger, R. Ryder, E. Rhinehuls, T. Welch, R. Sturdevant. Fourth row: G. Whyte, J. Storelli, R. Reeser, E. Welch. First row: D. Johnson, J. Houghtalin, R. Jackson, K. Avery, B. Kie. Second row: P. Horton, G. Koons, L. Mac-Namara, R. Hannon, R. Parke, D. Preston. Third row: E. Fraley, C. Gardner, J. McNeil, R. Merrill, M. Hinkson, D. Geiger. Fourth row: R. Farr, E. Merrill, B. Hibbard, J. McNeil. First row: D. Dunning, T. Blackman, W. Callison, E. Clark. Second row: H. Eike, L. Corl, J. Burnett, D. Barber, G. Bradley. Third row: P. Burnett, D. Callear, F. Burns, H. DeHaven, R. Crandall, P. Arnold. Fourth row: N. Crone, A. Crawley, M. Coveney, V. Brown, B. Dunbar. 61 Standing: A. Kinsman, T. Crawford, K. Horton, F. Burns, C. Howard, D. Preston, C. Thurston, Mr. Slick. Seated: N. Bartholomew, D. Scrivens, J. Canavan, R. Rogers, R. Parke, L. Van Sice. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is a group of senior high school students voted upon by the high school to enforce the laws of the school and make new ones. There has been for about thirty-five years some form of student government. The present council started by our principal, Mr. Hazard, has been in existence for ten years. The president of the council for the school year of '50 and '51 is Robert Rogers, who is very capably handling the problems of our school. The vice-president who will automatically become president next school year of '51 and '52 is Richard Parke. The secretary and treasurer is June Canavan. This year we have an altogether new addition to the council. It is the advisor, Mr. Slick, who is also a nfew member of the faculty. Mr. Slick is well liked and is a very capable supervisor of the Student Council. The purpose of this council is to take the problems of the students and see what can be done. This council also gives students some experience in government. They learn how problems can be solved democratically. Our Student Council meets every other Tuesday of the month. If you were to walk in on one of these meetings you would find these students working busily revising old laws, and making new ones. Many motions promote heated discussions which may end in a new law or the motion lost. The Student Council has made prosperous movements forward, and will continue as we have ambitious students and capable presidents. 62 Sealed: N. Crone, B. Kie, E. Rhoads, F. Gallagher, K. Horton, Y. Kinsman, J. Canavan. Standing: Mr. Pruyne, R. Eike, D. Johnson, M. Hinkson, R. Crandal, J. Ball, W. Callison, R. Koons, T. Crawford, G. Koons, P. Horton, P. Arnold, D. Hunter, J. Friant. DISCUSSION CLUB Do you believe in socialized medicine? Why or why not? This is a typical example of the problems, questions, and topics that arise before the Discussion Club. This club fulfills the need for students who really desire a fuller, more complete understanding of today's problems. However, national and international affairs are only a part of the lively chatter flying around the room every two weeks when the club meets. School problems and dilemmas common to each and every member are hashed over. Little by little and slowly but surely a deep respect for the opinions of others emerges in each member's character. For by expressing his views, then listening at first impatiently, reluctantly, and finally willingly to the views of his classmates, a characteristic such as the one described is sure to pop up and remain with the participant. At the same time the seed of respectfulness is being fertilized, members' interpretation of ideas and philosophies is widening and broadening. And lastly, the ultimate and equally important step in the progress of members' maturity is the action that is kindled by the discussion to probe and push members into doing what they talked about. Frequently, important decisions are reached especially in school affairs, and action taken accordingly. For when the interest and the possible solution of a problem successfully attain an embryotic spark, the attention of all pupils upon the subject spreads like a contagious disease. And, consequently, improvements and betterments of conditions and situations inevitably are the outcome. Then, too, sending away for information contributing greatly to the discussion of the group often results in finding surprising previously unknown facts about the current topic for debate. Leading the group is Mr. Pruyne, a conscientious, efficient sponsor if there ever was one. When discussions seem to lag, a challenging comment from him will immediately revive them. The Discussion Club is not one sided, however. Its members allow themselves enjoyment along with their education. For instance, each year a picnic is held where members forget the weighty problems of the world and concentrate their attention on that luscious hot dog slowly simmering on the outdoor fire. 63 0° JlAAArrnJLsaJ First row: R Eike, A. Gorsline, B. Hammond, M. Hinkson, P. Arnold, A. Crowley, J. Smith, D. Palmer, S. Havens, A. Fay. Second row: G. Koons, E. Cole, B. Ward, L. Arnold, D. McKeel, N. Bartholomew, E. Clark, C. Howard, D. Molyneaux, G. Furman, G. Havens. Third row: J. McNeil, J. Shadduck, R. Crandall, R. Jackson, E. Fraley, D. Schmidt, K. Horton, H. Hammond, P. Horton, L. Miller. LATIN For years, it seems, Latin students had been asking why they couldn't have a club as the other language students had. They had all talked about it but couldn't get completely organized. They couldn't, that is, until the fall of 1949. At that time Mrs. Alger with the cooperation of members of her Latin classes introduced a club for one of the most classical languages —Latin. Our club, considered to be one of the largest in this area, has a membership of thirty-five—all enthusiastic Latin lovers. In order to be eligible for Latin Club we had to have at least one year of Latin or be taking it at the time of the organizational meeting. Every two weeks we meet with President Richard Jackson, Vice-President Elwin Fraley, Secretary Roberta Eike, Treasurer Nancy Bartholomew, Program Chairman Jerry Koons and enter into an imaginary world under the old Latin regime. We have discussions about the times way back in history when Catiline's treachery was exposed to the Roman Senate in 63 B.C. and victors' holidays were proclaimed CLUB through all Rome. At these meetings we plan ways of making money to pay for our yearbook pictures, with bake sales as one mode. Then our program committee which is permanent takes over and entertains us for the remainder of the meeting. We have had quizzes, charades, and skits for our programs and on special holidays have received cards engraved with Latin verses. Toward the middle part of the year we began work on our constitution, establishing our aims and rules. We hope to have a rough form drawn up by the middle of next year. Our public service of the year was a program we presented for assembly. A playlet, it concerned a pep meeting in which the goddess of wisdom, Minerva, god of sun, Apollo, god of speed. Mercury, god of music. Pan, god of strength, Hercules, god of love, Cupid, and the king of gods, Jupiter, combined their talents and heaped them on the conquering heroes of football. 64 o X yxj FRONT ROW — N. Crone, M. Simpson, B. Dunbar, J. Tracy, N. Bartholomew, R. Reeser, E. Johnson, G. Graham, L. Loomis, D. Dunning, J. McNeil, J. Houghtalen. SECOND ROW—W. Talada, F. Payne, G. Talada, R. Whipple, D. Lupton, S. Keir, R. Hannon, H. Eike, C. Gardner, W. Cook. TOP ROW— G. Patton, P. Shores, B. Gowan, R. Gergel, F. Burns, R. Parke, K. Avery, R. Mitchell, T. Welch. SPANISH CLUB ?Habla uds. Espanol? The Spanish Club has become more and more popular as its progresses through the years. Both Spanish I and Spanish II meet in class once a month to hold club meetings. At these meetings officers are elected and business is taken care of in a very interesting manner. Both first and second year Spanish classes work together to plan important occasions such as dances and banquets, but sometimes each class sponsors a program of its own. The money taken in by these programs is put into the class treasury to be used for the good of the class. The second year Spanish class has started a new project this year. Each student is assigned to a certain country in South America about which they have to get all the information they can concerning clothes, customs, imported and exported products, occupations, and religion. The students are getting their information from travel agencies as well as reference books. This work is very interesting as well as educational. Another new undertaking of Spanish II is tg publish a newspaper which will include news, fashions, stories, sports, and personal items, all written in Spanish. This paper is to be published by the students under the capable direction of Senorita Stevens. When class first starts, everyone endeavors to outdo the rest in learning new words, so it isn't long before their command of Spanish Vocabulary has increased to a great extent. By the time they have taken two years of it, they speak Spanish almost like native-born Spaniards. The Spanish Clubs are smaller this year than they have been in the last few years, but that doesn't spoil the good times that are enjoyed both in class and in other special activities. Time flies, even in school, and all too soon we find ourselves pondering over the final exam, but due to the tireless efforts of the teacher, the majority of the students pass with flying colors. They then sadly say, Adios to their friends for another year. 65 o o Tt Standing: Mrs. Scrivens, R. Eike, Mr. Bresee, N. Bartholomew, K. Horton, P. Arnold, B. Dunbar, P. Horton, E. Clark, M. Zulkosky, G. Havens, B. Ward, D. Barber, R. Parke, R. Sturdvant, J. Thompkins. Seated: B. Chubb, F. Gallegher, B. Hammond, R. Rogers, R. Gergle, H. Eike, D. Hunter. TEAOGAN STAFF First organized in 1947, the Teagan is celebrating its fifth year of publication. When first organized the Teaogan was an extra-curricular activity for juniors only, but this year it was decided to make the Teaogan a school paper, and now the staff is composed of both Junior and Senior High School students. The paper goes to press three times a year, printing Fall, Winter, and Spring issues. The theme of the magazine is know your school, and this year the Teaogan is running a series of articles on different courses and subjects available to the student for the purpose of giving the students, particularly the younger students in Junior High, a preview of what the subjects can do for them. This enables the pupil to be able to pick courses which will help him after his school years. If you wandered into the typing room some Thursday activity period, you would find a group of students seated around while the editor is issuing the assignments, or explaining what was wrong with the pre- vious issue. Our faculty advisors, Mr. Bresee and Mrs. Scrivens, are there with suggestions and ideas to spur us on and to draw some interesting reading matter from us. After the assignments are given, the staff has approximately two to three weeks to prepare the articles and hand them to the editor to give to Mrs. Scrivens for her typing class to type up for us. The copy is then organized, proofread, and sent to printer. Next the business managers take over the job of distribution, whcih is the final step before a new Teaogan greets the public. You can quickly see the resemblance between the issuing of the Teaogan and our acre. The seed is planted when the assignments are given, it grows slowly while being composed, typed, edited, and proofread. The printing can be compared to the final care given just before the harvest. The distribution is the same as the shipping of corn products from the field to all parts of the country. 66 • o xlljuxr jjfcy Sealed: B. Chubb, E. Allen, J. Vanluvanee. Standing: J. Friant, L. Jenney, J. Stranger. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM The Public Address System made its debut in Athens High School this year. Its first and, perhaps, most important use was to give Mr. Hazard an opportunity to make general announcements to the students and faculty concerning activities of common interest. Several students were soon selected as Public Address operators. The first step in their training was a detailed explanation of the uses of the many buttons and dials composing the complicated panel. Many hours have been saved for Mr. Hazard and Mr. Bartholomew, as well as for the teachers, by having the Public Address operators, who are always on duty, do their work for them in a fraction of the time formerly spent. The operators are contacted from either office, and then given their instructions by the caller. If necessary, individuals can be called from a classroom by the operator, or a conversation can be carried on over the intercommunication panel of the system. Also, announcements can be put into any number of specified rooms. A great many educational radio programs are transmitted into classrooms, if a teacher requests it. Simul- taneously, calls can be made by the operator to individuals in other classrooms. Records may be played on the Public Address phonograph, and broadcasted into a particular room if a teacher desires this convenience. As with the radio programs, announcements may be made into other rooms. Assembly programs which cannot be attended by both junior and senior high school students, are often heard over the Public Address System by the students who remain in their classrooms. There are even loudspeakers on the roof of the building which are used to talk to students who might be somewhere on the school grounds. During the Christmas season, carols were amplified by the roof speakers to the public before and after school hours. Teachers and students alike hove observed the greater efficiency brought about in the entire school since the installation of the Public Address System. Regular announcements mean fewer class interruptions, and many hours can be saved as the operation is improved. F. F. A. ROW 1—D. Callear, T. Silkman, H. Twigg, N. Bradley, D. Barrowcliff, R. Elsbree, G. Bradley, R. Vanluvanee, T. Blackman, H. Regn, R. Ryder. ROW 2—Mr. Van Scoten, V. Morley, R. Sturdevant, T. Brennan, R. Morley, P. Steele, W. Campbell, W. Depew, A. Dimock, D. Geiger, T. Babcock. ROW 3—D. VonWolffradt, A. Thurston, G. Leahy, J. Mullen, A. Bydairk, D. Hunt, C. Nichols, R. Bailey, G. Bostwich, F. Talada. ROW 4—D. Scudder, R. Myers, R. Burgess, L. Carr, G. Conrad, R. Hadlock, R. Burdett, C. Rogers, J. Callear, W. Smith, B. Monroe, L. Mac Namara. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The local chapter of the Future Farmers of America, more commonly called the F.F.A., was organized in 1935 under the sponsorship of Mr. Van Scoten. Today, fifteen years later, this club is now one of the strongest clubs in our school. Its members have won state and even national awards and each year participated in many local and district meetings. This year, under the leadership of its president, Harvey Twigg, and its officers, Norman Bradley, vice-presi- dent; Tracy Silkman, secretary; Duane Barrowcliff, treasurer; Gerald Bradley, reporter; and Robert Elsbree, sentinel, the F.F.A. attended the various district meetings and the Bloomsburgh Fair. Our F.F.A. this year has bonded together with eight other F.F.A. organizations to form the Bradford County F.F.A. with its objective to further the interests of farming in our country. 68 y L-xisu r -AJU-Ctin ) STANDING—M. Zulkosky, V. Jolley, P. Brooks, E. Allen, M. McKeel, J. Boll, M. HofFman, M. White, D. Stranger, Mrs. Grant. SEATED—V. Depew, R. Bydairk, J. Warner, J. Knecht, L. Rose, D. Mullen, E. Chandler, B. Flood. THE DOMECON CLUB The national organization of Future Homemakers of America is represented in our high school by the Domecon Chapter. The club, under the guidance of Mrs. Grant, serves the high school in a wide variety of ways. Leading in the club meetings are these officers: President, Jane Knecht; Vice-President, Ramona Bydairk; Secretary, Barbara Park; Treasurer, Jean Warner. The octagnal-shaped emblem bears the club colors, red and white, and the name of the club. The F.H.A. has the red rose as the club flower. The motto of the club is Toward New Horizons. New members each year are brought into the club with an induction ceremony to which the mothers are invited. Everyone enjoys the antics of the new members on initiation day. Hungry football fans know the value of the concession stand sponsored by the Domecons. The busy girls sell the familiar line of football foods. During the Christmas season, it is the work of the Domecon Club in the halls that lends to the Christmas spirit of our school. The Christmas tree and bulletin board decorations are enjoyed by all. Through all their services and activities, the club members try to attain these purposes: (1) To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking. (2) To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. (3) To encourage democracy in home and community life. (4) To work for good home and family life for all. (5) To promote international good will. (6) To foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life. (7) To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. (8) To further interest in home economics. An annual feature is the St. Valentine's Day Dance sponsored by the Domecons. On that fateful night, February 14, Cupid is on the rampage and everyone feels the arrival of spring in the air. These and other services make the Domecon Club a helpful club to the school as well as to the Home Economics girls. 69 jurfl yOLJTn iJLs jfchjU First row: I. Jenny, J. Tracy, J. Shepps, C. Crone, E. Clark, N. May, N. Bartholomew, F. Gallagher, E. Johnson. Second row: P. Arnold, S. French, J. Canavan, B. Chubb, B. Dunbar, J. McNeil, D. Scrivens, J. Friant, P. Brooks, M. Havens. Third row: A. Fay, M. Mingos, M. McNeil, A. Calabucci, J. Tompkins, D. Hatch, J. Regn, F. Macafee, M. Lambert, D. Palmer, D. Lupton. GENERAL Almost all the girls in senior high school tried out for girls' chorus and many of them made their goal. They meet every Tuesday, Activity period, to sing under the direction of Miss Wood. They all work steadily in developing the various songs to the best of their ability. The songs ore usually in three parts, soprano, second soprano, and alto. There are about ten girls in each group. Miss Wood gives each part special practice before the finished production is ready. In this way all three groups are sure of themselves, and nothing ever goes wrong. The week before Christmas they sang carols which were put to the rooms over the Public Address System. The Triple Trio may be the smallest singing group in Athens High, but they are more in demand than any other group. They sing not only for us, but also for many other organizations in the Valley. They have also sung for our radio audience when we broadcasted on WATS. All their engagements have met with much success. A few of the girls have gone to county chorus and other choruses throughout the year. They had lots of fun besides gaining experience. They usually were guests of the students at their homes. They made new friends and gained new knowledge of musical skill. 70 CHORUS The newest addition to Athens High is the Boys' Glee Club directed by Mr. Bresee. These boys have made great changes in A.H.S. In past years it had been the girls' choruses to be called on to participate in different programs and activities in and out of school. Now about twenty boys are helping the girls out and really doing a good job. They usually meet Monday nights to practice because no school time is available. Their practices aren't all hard work though. Mr. Bresee puts wit and humor into the meetings where the boys sound as a springboard which sometimes reverberates minor discords. Typical of outside performances are the programs they've sung for the Rotary and the Ladies' Library Club. They have prepared ten or twelve special songs throughout the year. Our radio audience probably remembers their singing of the Alma Mater on our broadcasts throughout the year. At Christmas time they entertained us by singing carols over the Public Address System. The original plans were to have an octet, but the response was so overwhelming that Mr. Bresee decided to organize a Boys' Glee Club. The boys really have been working this past year and we all hope they'll continue next year. - o- d jG i_ BOYS’ GLEE CLUB First row: A. Gowan, K. Horton, W. Callison, Mr. Bresee, R. Ryder, R. Jackson, R. Johnston. Second row: D. Johnson, T. Crawford, A. Payne, R. Mitchell, T. Brennan, T. Welch. Third row: E. Drew, D. Preston, K. Avery, D. Fice, H. Munn, H. Hammond, R. Crandall. TRIPLE TRIO Left to right: D. Palmer, J. Canavan, E. Clark, D. Scrivens, A. Rhoads, B. Chubb, B. Dunbar, F. Macafee, M. McNeil, accompanist: N. Bartholomew. 71 6 AXTUmy yQSUU U J JLc Cryyx. o jLSY 1 SZJlJLs BACK TO FRONT, ROW 1—Judy Lynch, Naomi May, Nancy Cortright, George Havens, June Canavan, Esther Bidlack, Eugene Johnson, Mary Ann Zulkosky, Sylvia Fisk, Patricia Forbes, Jeanne Solomon. ROW 2—Francella Macafee, Duane Klinko, Bob Bean, Patricia Arnold, Ronald Merrill, Paul Larabee, Donald Schmidt. ROW 3—Clare Wandell, William Collins, Don Chandler, Shirley Vanderpool, Timothy Brennen, Dawn Rumpff, John Farlay. ROW 4—Mary Jane Rhoads, J. Ball, A. Calabucci, H. Lynch. ROW 5—Mary Lou McNeil, Donna Payne, James Hugo, Shirley Vanderpool, Peggy Lynch, Karl Chandler, Evalyn Clark. ROW 6—William Koons, Joyce Smith, Ellen Lynch, George Furman, Sandra Johnston, Garry Sumner, Roberta Bowen. ROW 7—Doris Gardner, Mary Ellen Coveney, L. Gardner, S. Gardner, G. VanWormer, D. Jones, L. Arnold, D. Clark, E. Welch, D. Mac Keel, J. Hoffman. COLOR GUARDS—Ann Murray, Esther Rhoads, Lois Ann Vansice, Joan Regn. THE The Athens High School Band was organized in 1937 under the capable direction of Dante Coccagnia with approximately twenty pieces. At one time when most of the valley bands were quite small, Athens had a band of fifty pieces. In the fall of this year Mr. Coccagnia expects to have a sixty-five piece band with several new instruments being added. A few of the new instruments are the oboe and the bassoon. About twelve years ago the Athens High School Band was the only band in the valley which had a full uniform all of which were alike. The band members are now looking forward to new uniforms for next BAND year and we are sure that everybody is looking forward to seeing them parading down Main Street, led by the color guards and those high-stepping majorettes, with their new blue and white uniforms. Every year the members of the band show their playing ability at the annual spring concert by giving a very outstanding and enjoyable performance. The band has also given many very good performances at the football games. Some of the most outstanding performances given by the band during the football season last fall were at the Waverly, Sayre, and Towanda games. We are all looking forward to some very good performances from the band next year. 72 PIANO—D. Palmer. VIOLINS—A. Gergle, M. Hammond, A. Coveny, S. Mitchell, M. Cov eney, E. Cole. CLARINETS—J. Lynch, E. Lynch, J. Smith, G. Havens, F. Macafee M. McNeil, R. Jones, N. May, S. Mitchell. SAXOPHONES—R. Hannon, T. Brennan TRUMPETS-C. Koons, S. Furman, J. Hugo, L. Arnold, G. Johnson. ALTO HORN-M. Zul kosky. TROMBONES—D. Schmidt, E. Clark. CELLO—J. Roberts. DRUMS—J. Canavan C. Gardner, G. VanWormer. THE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The High School Orchestra, one of the oldest organizations in Athens High School, has grown in numbers and importance this year. Under the untiring guidance of the director, Mr. Coccagnia, the orchestra has also increased in the quality of its music. The new instruments added to the orchestra this year have contributed much to the quality of the music. They are also responsible for the increase in size. The cello, the baritone, and the oboe have newly entered the picture. Also many new violinists have made their appearances making it possible for more brass instruments to be added to the orchestration. Even more recently a bass viol and tipani drums were added. Often in demand to play for junior and senior high assemblies, the orchestra keeps in trim at weekly rehearsals. Besides established appearances at the senior and junior plays, it now also makes a good showing at the commencement exercises. The orchestra, too, has made many appearances on radio broadcasts. Made up from members of the orchestra was a sextet that played Christmas selections for the Rotary and Rage and Willow Streets Schools. These musicians also entertoined the junior ond senior high school students at lunch in the cafeteria before Christmas. The instruments of this sextet were: Coronets—Eugene Johnson ond Leon Arnold, Baritone—Mary Ann Zulkosky, Trombones— Donald Schmidt and Evalyn Clark, and Sousaphone—David Clark. Members of the orchestra who represented Athens High School at the Bradford County Music Festival in the orchestra in April were: Violins—Mary Ellen Coveney and Elwood Cole, Bassoon—Angeline Coveny, Oboe—Scott Mitchell. The instrumentation of the orchestra is as follows: Piano—Doris Palmer; Violins—Mary Ellen Coveney, Elwood Cole, Angeline Coveney, Peggy Lynch, Marsha Hammond, ond Shirley VanDer-pool; Clarinets—Francella Macafee, Mary Lou McNeil, Noami May, Dick Jones, George Havens, Joyce Smith, Judy Lynch, and Ellen Lynch; Oboe—Scott Mitchell; Saxophones—Roland Hannon, and Tim Brennan; Coronets—Eugene Johnson, Leon Arnold, George Furman, James Hugo, and Carol Coon; Trombones— Donald Schmidt, and Evalyn Clark; Cello—Jeannette Roberts; Baritone—Mary Ann Zulkosky; Drums—Gordon Van Wormer, Clifford Gardner, and Sandra Johnston. Mr. Frandell is the man behind the scenes on the action of those violin bows. He gives instruction to the other string instrumentalists such as the cello and the bass viol besides the violins. The purpose of the orchestra is to stimulate, develop and maintain a growing interest iq music. The practice gives good experience to the students. The organization is always a valuable help to the school life. The orchestra is planning for expansion, in the future, in variety of music, number of instruments, and the quality of the music through the increase in skill of the players. 'juuonj OAj nrny v 2J-u 2, Left to Right, Standing: Clifton Kreamer, Keith Horton, Naomi May, Glenn Rinker, Beverly Robinson. Sitting: Thomas Crawford, Nancy Bartholomew, William Thompson, Faith Gallagher, Alton Gowan, Clarice Crone, Edwin Drew, Barbara Chubb, and Jim Patton. SENIOR PLAY The Finished Products proved themselves again in Seventeen by Booth Tarkington. The cast was composed of: Nancy Bartholomew as Lola Pratt the baby talking visitor of May Parcher's; William Thompson as Willie Baxter, the adolescent of seventeen; Beverly Robinson as Jane Baxter, Willie's nosey younger sister; Clarice Crone as May Parcher, the long suffering hostess; Naomi May and Glenn Rinker as Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, the mother and father of Willie and Jane; Keith Horton as Mr. Parcher, the cranky grouchy father of May; Alton Gowan as Joe Bullitt; James Patton as Johnny Watson, Thomas Crawford as George Crooper were three of Lola's beaus. Clifton Kreamer as Genesis, the Baxters' Negro handyman; Faith Gallagher as Ethel Boke, the fantastically dressed guest at Lola's farwell party; Barbara Chubb as Mary, and Edwin Drew as Willie Bonks were two other guests at the party. The play opened with Willie adopting the personality of Sidney Carton from A Tale of Two Cities; as the play progressed, Willie changed personalities several times. May Parcher returned home from school with her girl friend Lola Pratt and Lola's dog Darling Floppit. Lola immediately gathered all of the available boys in town around her with her continual baby talk. This made Mr. Parcher very disgusted because he could no longer read in peace evenings with the boys around. The plot of the play was further tangled with the arrival of Joe Bullitt's cousin George Crooper who became Lola's favorite beau. This did not please Willie and he went to work in order to purchase a suit of evening clothes. Jane discovered Willie's whereabouts and told her mother — Willie left his place of employment. The last act found Willie arriving late at Lola's farewell party only to find that all of the girls had their dances taken; George Crooper then appeared to take Lola to the train and Willie had to console himself with Ethel Boke. All in all the play, under the direction of Mr. Hazard, was a huge success. 74 £f£. - JLSL y'y J Standing: J. Smith, Mrs. Bresee, V. Vose, J. Shepps, J. Swartwood, R. Cole, J. Solomon. Seated: V. Brown, D. Dunning, N. Rumpff, M. Lambert, Y. Kinsman, C. Gardner, G. Koons. LIBRARY At long last, our high school library has become something which we can be proud of. Gone are the days of cramped quarters, straining eyes and outdated and limited reading material. Spending a period in the library is now a distinct pleasure instead of a necessary evil. The complete renovation of the old study hall has made plenty of room for the library plus offices for the two guidance teachers and one for the librarian. A new paint job has brightened up the room considerably and educational posters, maps and pictures add to the delightful aspect. New and beautiful library chairs have added to the comfort of the students, while the smooth writing surface of the new tables has caused fewer strained eyes on the part of the faculty. Besides these improvements there has, naturally, been an increase in the number of books in the library. A special book section for the elementary grades has been firmly established by the purchase of more than three hundred books. Approximately one hundred books for students of high school age have been purchased and one hundred and fifty more have been given to the library. Periodicals and magazines are available for the use of all the students. There are magazines to satisfy every taste, from fashion to farming. The value of numerous magazines can only be estimated by the satisfaction a student gets from knowing he is well informed. In addition to this, reference material has not been neglected. Some special reference and educational material is also available in the library. The librarian has started a clipping file, a pamphlet file, and a picture file. These special references are a great help to students doing a special history report or a current event. A large stock of film strips has also been purchased for the library. These film strips cover every subject from atoms to zoology and are available to the faculty for aid in teaching their subjects. A lot of the success that has come to the library is due to the energy of the librarian, Mrs. Bresee, and her staff of student aides. 75 LsrxAX- aJ L JJkjU The 1950 Minstrel was one of the finest ever produced by a senior class of Athens High School. With a theme of A Musical Journey Around the Clock the show got off to a swift start with Duane Gable as Master of Ceremonies and David Arnold, The Interlocutor, guiding the journey from the break of day to the enchanted evening. Soon to be reckoned with were Premier End Men Bob Hopkins and Dave Rhoads. Their spirited bantering with Interlocutor Arnold kept the show in a festive spirit. Ne'r to be forgotten were the seven other blackfaces Rod Horton, Dick Schrier, Carl Von WolfFradt, Gib Rogers, John Gergel, Carl Campbell, and Calvin Wayman. The endmen not only recited poems, told jokes, and amused each other, but also gave some excellent solos like Dave Rhoads Shortin' Bread, Bob Hopkins I've Got Plenty of Nothin', Dick Schrier Alabamy Bound, and Gib Rogers Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy. These boys proved beyond all doubt that they had practiced faithfully and had been born with a good amount of zaniness. Another of the important groups was the dancers. The group of senior girls gave a clever tap routine to Time on My Hands and later several juniors responded to the tune of the Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy. There were various other dances among which were the Irish Washerwoman, Tarantela, and the Blue Skirt Waltz. Among others who gave stellar performances were Amy Struble, Fran Storelli, and Barbara Shumway who were well received in monologues; the Rhoads sisters, Joan Palmer and Raymond Molyneaux all of whom did vocal solos and duets; Nancy Bartholomew who gave an artistic, almost professional performance on the piano was assisted by Miss Jean Shepps, another virtuoso. The introduction of the Queen of Athens High held the attention of the overflowing crowd for nearly half an hour. Donna Kreamer, our queen, was an exquisite dream who was flanked by Harvalee Bid-lack and Barbara Havens. The entire company rose to salute the queen and her court with You're a Sweetheart, afterwhich came the Grand Finale and wonderful memories. 76 STANDING—R. Parke, R. Crandall, D. Dunning, K. Avery. SEATED—N. Rumpff, E. Rhoads, J. Tracy, B. Dunbar, W. Callison, N. Crone, L. VanSice. JUNIOR PLAY The class of 1952 may very well be proud of their Junior Play, The Bishop's Mantle, which was presented with great success and thorough enjoyment of old and young alike. The first tryouts were held, then came the anxious moments when we were all waiting for the announcement of the cast. Then it came. Bill Callison, Dick Crandall, Elwin Fraley, Dick Parke, and Ken Avery comprised the male part of the cast while Nancy Crone, Lois Van Cise, Beverly Dunbar, Esther Rhoades, Donna Dunning and Nancy Rumpff completed the other half of the cast. Technical staff was announced later. As usual the play was under the direction of Miss Bean and Miss Stevens, both very competent for the position. The story on which the ploy was based was about a young minister who made good in a new job. The part of the young minister was ably portrayed by Bill Callison. The laughs were provided by Richard Parke as the janitor, Elwin Fraley as Dick Laurens, the minister's brother, and Joan Tracy, a young bashful girl who falls in love with Dick. The romantic angle was provided by Beverly Dunbar who the minister wanted to marry. The young minister's corrupt vestryman was played by Ken Avery while Donna Dunning was the secretary. Lois Van Cise, Nancy Rumpff, Nancy Crone, and Esther Rhoades provided the human interest angle in their very competent portrayals. Yes, the play went off very smoothly with competent direction and a good technical staff playing as important a part as the Thespians themselves. ?7 scrnj TRI-HI-Y CLUB First row: R. Farr, D. Scrivens, F. Gallagher, M. Havens, A. Murray, J. Regn, D. Hatch, R. Whipple. Second row: J. Smith, A. Calibucci, D. Mullen, M. Simpson, B. Kie, D. Stranger, R. Farr, V. Vose, J. Langeland. Third row: M. Zulkosky, J. Northrop, B. Robinson, M. Lambert, M. McNeil, F. Macafee, M. Mingos, S. Havens, N. Rumpff, M. Twigg. First row: R. Reeser, E. Welsh, R. Eike, M. VanAtta, N. May, F. Dowd, J. Ball, M. White. Second row: J. Swartwood, L. Jenney, P. Schoonover, J. Knecht, J. Shepps, J. Tracy, J. Canavan, J. Friant, L. Bradley. Third row: B. Hammond, B. Flood, H. Harris, R. Pond, B. Hibbard, J. McNeil, D. Patton, A. Allen, P. Brooks, N. Crone. First row: C. Burnett, J. Burnett, Y. Kinsman, C. Crone, N. Batholomew, E. Clark, B. Chubb, J. Honghalen, A. Faye. Second row: D. Lupton, E. Chanter, G. Graham, E. Johnson, J. Harding, M. Hoffman, L. Loomis, E. Campbell. Third row: J. Thompkins, A. Crowley, D. Dunning, L. VanLuvanee, D. McKeel, B. Dunbar, P. Arnold, M. Hinkson. 78 c ' lZay Vhvwjiw $- First row: F. Gallagher, M. McNeil, B. Robinson. Standing: B. Dunbar, P. Arnold. TRI- HI - Y The Tri-Hi-Y is an organization for girls in senior high school. Its purpose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The platform consists of self-improvement, Christian fellowship, and united service. The club symbol is a triangle which stands for spirit, mind, and body. The objective of the club is To seek, to find, to share, while their slogan is Pure Thoughts, Pure Words, Pure Actions. The clubs colors are red, white and blue which represent sacrifice, purity, and loyalty. The club is for Christian girls regardless of race, creed or color. The movement of Tri-Hi-Y was federated on March 15, 1930. This organization has grown until there are many clubs in the United States with a large enrollment. Our own unit has an enrollment of sixty-five girls. Mary Lou McNeil presides as president of the organization with Faith Gallagher as vice-president. Beverly Dunbar has charge of the recording end of the secretarial duties while Pat Arnold takes care of the correspondence. The financial job is in the capable hands of Beverly Robinson, the treasurer. This fall the annual Tri-Hi-Y Hallowe'en Party was the usual success. This party was held in the gymnasium with prizes and games. Also, a one-act mystery play was presented by the senior girls. Another annual affair of the organization is the Christmas Banquet with the faculty and Boys' Glee Club as guests. The induction ceremony for the new members was held before the Christmas recess. This impressive ceremony was held in the dark auditorium with each member carrying a lighted candle. To complete the program, the old members formed a living Christmas tree and sang many well-known Christmas carols. The Bunny Hop is an annual dance held under the direction of the club. To finish the year's activities, the club sponsors the Queen's Court. The queen is crowned at the Senior Evening. Under the guidance of Miss Reagan the club looks forward to many more wonderful years as an organization. 79 THE The Harvest symbolizes the completion of our high school career. It means we have had the benefit of twelve years of care and supervision by the Sowers and the Producers. It also means we have or should have absorbed half of the accumulated knowledqe of the ages. We have learned the fundamentals of good sportsmanship and acquired certain abilities in the field of athletics. We have matured into young ladies and gentlemen who have had the proper training for citizenship, and, with the aid of the faculty, we have gained enough skills to enable us to obtain jobs or further education. The Harvest means even more the culmination or extension of friendships which have been formed throughout school. It is the album of memories of proms, parties, minstrel, record dances, plays, and dates as well as chem, labs, physics experiments, history quizzes, Latin translations, and English themes, that have meant so much to us as we have climbed the ladder of knowledge to adulthood. 80 P e ioer r '0O IPO OF Edoc tio ±r dtAj zfcaJLfcj Seated: Mrs. Celia Arnold, Secretary; Dr. J. Clipton Lynch, Vice President; Mr. Ralph E. Hopkins, President; Mrs. Martha Huff; Mrs. Emma Martin. Standing-. Mr. Richard H. Bartholomew, Supervising Principal; Mr. Martine E. Kandelin, Treasurer. BOARD OF EDUCATION The £oard, under the leadership of Mr. Ralph Hopkins, has in the past year given to the students of Athens High School a new athletic field and a new public address system. The athletic field was reclaimed from a swamp-like section of twenty-three acres in northwestern Athens. Much of the credit for recognizing the possibilities of this site and in taking steps to procure it goes to Mr. John P. Vallilee, former president of the Board. The work on this project was begun in the fall of 1949 and has yet to be completed. At the present time the field is equipped with permanent bleachers lining the football and baseball areas which are circumscribed by a cinder path for track events. A few things remain to be accomplished that will make our field one of the best in the area. Among these are the addition of tennis courts, per- manent stands, and, eventually, a lighting system. A public address system has been installed throughout the entire main building. Part of the equipment was bought from the Navy by the Board upon the recommendation of Mr. Bartholomew. The rest of the equipment was purchased from and installed by the Rowland Corporation at the approximate cost of $2,200. The communication system is used by many teachers for transmission of worthwhile records, radio programs, and assembly programs pertaining to their classes to the various rooms. The students of A.H.S. would like to thank their school board publicly for the time and effort which they have expended to give us the athletic field, communication system, and the many other various benefits of this and other school years. 82 Left to right: Naomi May, Treasurer; Edward Zacharias, Vice President; Jean Shepps, Secretary; Faith Gallagher, President. SENIOR HISTORY As seedlings we were easily influenced, bent and tossed by every prevailing wind until our sowers with wise experienced hands guided our wavering courses into a channel of enlightenment and knowledge. There we learned the fundamental processes which will always stand us in good stead, no matter where we go or what we do. As we progressed our roots became stronger. We were bound by them to a soil that nourished us with the rich supply of ingredients that was later to mold us into the products that became engineers, teachers, doctors, and clergymen. Our stalks shot up with pliant firmness. They still yielded to external influences but their courses were established, and no amount of buffeting could destroy them. With our school as a backlog we progressed through all of the hazards that might challenge our steady surge upward. Cultivated by lessons in English, music, history, mathematics, and geography; tended by the careful instruction of our teochers; and impelled by the force of our own instinct to succeed, we developed into those diverse individuals who inhabited Junior High. There we were given our first inkling of what it was like to be an adult. We assumed new responsibilities —electing officers, joining our first glee clubs, and regularly depositing money in our school bank accounts. There we made our first contributions to the Teagon under the theme Our Town ; for the annual art show. Yes, we were up and coming shoots in those days, but nothing to what we would be in Senior High. o -XlAJ YXS ELEANOR ALLEN How I love chewin' gum most certainly applies to Eleanor . . . How about that? . . . freckles and a friendly smile . . . sincere blue eyes . . . accomplished conversationalist, especially with Puggy . . . movies? Lemme at 'em! . . . personality both pleasant and gay . . . quiet contralto voice . . . collects empty lipsticks . . . likes typing BERTHA BABCOCK Pretty, blonde natural curls . . . a roller skater and football fan . . . is perturbed by conceited people ... a potential typing career ... is usually with Sylvia . . . her voice is pleasingly resonant . . . especially dislikes early morning hours . . . collects pictures for scrapbooks . . . ice cream and going to Sayre . . . I'm Glad I Met You DUANE BARROWCLIFF Recognize that forever-darting small figure with the blonde hair and blue eyes? . . . Sonny can always take a joke and give one in return ... is capable of driving any vehicle especially a tractor . . .. big eater? looks are deceiving . . . Ag. class is main delight (what about Physics?) . . . crazy about horses . . . dislikes town parties . . . NANCY BARTHOLOMEW Flashing and interrogating eyes . . . bright smile . . . amiable disposition . . . Mr. B's charming daughter . . . trips to New York for Athenian . . . unforgetable as The Baby Talk Lady in Senior Play . . . favorite saying —Oh Glory . . . Well-known for virtuosity of keyboard . . . energetic and lively ... a boon to any organization . NORMAN BRADLEY An excellent student . . . quiet and calm, but likes the outdoors . . . plans to be a veterinarian . . . likes studying and reading . . . loudmouthed people annoy him . . . never misses his target while hunting . . . thinks parties are a lot of fun ... his 33 Dodge takes him everywhere—after he pushes it a mile or two . . . the sciences are his favorite subjects PAULINE BROOKS Loves football games ... is unafraid of hard work . . . nickname, Puggy ... a neat and well groomed appearance . . . unpredictable . . . where there's Pauline there's excitement . . . dislikes conceited people ... an ardent Army fan . . . talkative . . . is thrilled with her recent driver's license ... an open friendly manner RAMONA BYDAIRK Mona . . . perpetually giggling . . . lives in her blue jeans . . . particular!) adept at cooking as well as designing and making her own clothes . . . early to bed, early to rise, . . . beautiful brown eye-lashes . . . Domecon Veep . . . likes square dancing at Fraley's, cowboy songs, and gum . . . Gee Whirl . . . Farmerette ... ice skating . . horseback riding ANGELINE CALABUCCI Small and cute . . . chief of A.H.S. band . . . wears stylish clothes that are set off by rich brown locks always perfectly groomed . . . asset to the cafeteria . . . favorite subject bookkeeping . . . likes dancing with that certain tall guy but dislikes bouncing square dance partners, and crowded halls . . . You Were Meant For Me . . . My Word . . . magnetic brown eyes JUNE CANAVAN Junio is happy-go-lucky . . . prefers Penn State material . . . an ambitious Commercial student . . . that memorable scream that pierced our ears in the Tri-Hi-Y play . . . her flashing brown eyes reveal a mischievous plan . . . a halo of natural blonde curls . . . she is never without an excuse for a party . . . cute as a bug's ear . . . jolly smile cr RONALD CATLIN Ronnie . . . restrained exuberance frequently erupts . . . carrot-top . . . can a bug walk on HiO without getting his feet wet? . . . smiling eyes . . . goin' fishin' . . . stamp collector extraordinary . . . occasionally pounds the keys . . . enjoys P.O.- D. . . . Pass the spaget . . . Gumdrops .. . Mr. lones' pride and joy . . . speedy bicycle . BARBARA CHUBB Blonde . . . smoky, grey eyes . . . from up on the hill . . . efficient organizer . . . drives a Chevie but will settle for a Nash any day . . . unusual originality . . . neat dresser . . . usually found near Nancy B. . . . star as Mary Ainslie in Junior Play . . . has plans for future education . . . former Trojan . . . plays tricks on Uncle Jim . . . Senior Play . NORMA COLE Norm is quiet but has a mischievous personality with green eyes to match . . . likes prairie music, in fact any kind of music except bop . . . makes like Betty Crocker in a kitchen . . . one of Mrs. Scriven's bundles of joy . . . has a firm dislike of all loud and wrong people . . . neat as a pin . . . also specializes in working with people at home, school and church. o XIA qlAXTTKJ THOMAS CRAWFORD Thom's favorite pastime is arguing with Keith . . . never without an idea . . . stop signs in the darndest places! . . . the Beau Brummel of A.H.S. . . . Happy days are here again . . . the devil sticks right out of him . . . is at home on any dance floor . . . very frank opinions ... an eager and promoting worker CLARICE CRONE See that attractive brunette whizzing down the hall? That's our C. C. . . . very efficient commercial student . . . light, clear complexion set off by deep blue eyes ... as busy as a bee . . . her well-groomed clothes and sophisticated air present a striking combination . . . likes to bake cookies for certain people VIRGINIA DEPEW Ginnie . . . pleasant country lass . . rosy cheeks and an apple complexion . . . expert dressmaker . . . get a load of those green eyes! . . . some of her hobbies are ice skating, knitting pullover sweaters, and playing the piano . . . adept at arguing with Tom Crawford in B.A. . . . spontaneous smile . . . hates to get up in the morning ... Gee! . . . is always cheerful. FLORENCE DOWD She appears to be quiet but her friends say she is a great talker . . . tall and has dark brown eyes . . . favorite subject—bookkeeping . . . ardent gum-chewer . . . beautiful complexion . . . pet peeve—kids who push in the halls . . . surprises us with occasional clever remarks ... amiable disposition but loves to tease people . . . has a definite dislike for hillbilly music . EDWIN DREW A quick smile and open friendliness to each and all . . . happy-go-lucky attitude . . . enjoys even the toughest problems in chemistry and physics . . . vicious bicycle rider ... a diligent newspaper carrier ... a timely comment for every occasion . . . knows all about the chores of a post office . ROBERTA EIKE A radiating personality that has won many admirers throughout the entire school . . . pet peeve —an upper bunk without its ladder . . . loves to go exploring in the woods . . . conscientious about even the smallest of tasks . . . gets her best journalistic inspirations while trying to go to sleep . AUDREY FAY Little Audrey is a well-chosen name, for she is one of the class' smallest members . . . good things come in small quantities .. . gets a kick out of dancing, especially square dancing . . . helps her father throw lumber around ... is blessed with a subtle humor . . . clothes look nice on her .. . one of the busiest little housekeepers in Pennsylvania . DARE FICE Spike . . . spotter in football season for the Evening Times . . . capable Junior and Senior Play manager . . . one often hears him say, Anyone seen Ed? . . . strictly an outdoor man and likes most sports, especially hunting and fishing . . . can't get to school on time . . . thinks teachers give too much homework . . . can usually be heard saying, with a loud voice, Noooo . BETTY FLOOD A blue-eyed Irishman . . . her ambition is to become a nurse in the Robert Packer Hospital with Jane . . . Popcorn girl at the Weller Theatre . . . her love for clothes is amply shown by that well-dressed look . . . bookkeeping tops the list of her favorite General Course subjects . . . quiet and refined ... a real companion to her friends . SYLVIA FRENCH Frenchie . . . friendly manner . . . easy to get acquainted with . . . nice singing voice . . . has a mania for hot dogs . . . enthusiastic football and basketball fan . . . favorite auto is a Baby Blue Buick . . . attractive dark eyes with dark hair . . . almost always found with Bertha . . . always in a good humor . . . dislikes conceited people . JOANNE FRIANT Enjoys drama and acting ... a capable Girl Scout leader . . . constantly in a good humor . . . a frequent mermaid at the swimming pool . . . laughing brown eyes ... a jovial disposition . . . makes an interesting and lively contribution to any crowd . . . always ready for a good time . . . will freely offer an opinion . . . an eager and active participant in any class activity . FAITH GALLAGHER One of the busiest of the busy Seniors . . . lovely long dark hair ... is able to adjust herself to any place and occasion . . . a ready smile . . . places others first, herself second . . . popularity that has brought her fame throughout the entire school . . . sympathetic . . . makes an attentive audience as well as an interesting talker . RICHARD GERGEL r.Por.ci v v lAAs y rsr JU J Bright future ahead in the art ALEMDA GORSLINE department ... do or die for Intelligent blonde . . . soft voice Allentown . . . back stage dra- . . . goddess of wisdom in Latin matist . . . Dick's fluorescent Club Skit . . . abhors writing socks are his pride . . . Sound compositions . . . after gradua- familiar?— What's a Gasser! — tion she's like to go into secre- Coach wants me . . . smooth tarial work . . . Litchfield . . . dancer and dresser as well . . . any kind of music will do, any a T. V. or not T. V. . . . never kind expect classical, that is . . . without an idea brewing . . . un- accomplished Hawaiian Guitar swerving opinion . player . BILL GOWAN Bill . . . likes double dates . . . sees latest movies .. . well known in sixth period English Class for telling gory details of chicken killing . . . Carm Cusano's right hand man . . . hates getting up the morning after the night before . . . flashy clothes . . . favorite saying, Holy Crow .. . happy-go-lucky . . . Let's go to Waverly . . . industrious B.A. student . BETTE HAMMOND Friendly and ambitious . . . spelling champ . . . efficient coshier in cafeteria . . . I'll Remember April . . . likes to listen to records and has a yen to be a blues singer some day . . . possible Ann Pillsbury . . . likes to visit Waverly . . . plans to become a co-ed ... a lovely, clear singing voice . . . understands all be-bop terms . JUUYKJ DELORES HATCH Dee Dee's attractive smile and deep green eyes are a winning combination . . . How about thatl . . . just loves 5th period study hall . . . her talent of arguing comes in handy in P. O. D. class . . . roller skating and horseback riding are tops on her list . . . remember that high-pitched giggle in the Tri-H -Y Play? . MARILYN HAVENS Vicocious . . . always looks nice in her well-chosen clothes . . . will succeed in any job she undertakes . . . those memorable parties . . . athletic . . . never misses a trick . . . always in a hurry, especially when behind the wheel of a car ... an ardent movie fan . . . Stroehmann's Bread is pop.ular with her . . . dislikes prevaricating people . KEITH HORTON Varied sense of humor ... an appropriate nine syllable word for every occasion . . . sidesplitting as bewildered Joe in Junior Play . . . equally riotous as distracted Mr. Parcher in Senior Play . .. another one of those brainy Hortons . . . one man show . . . livens any crowd anywhere . . . warm, confidential smile . . . ability to think and reason things through . GUY HOWARD Misleading quietness . . . noticeable dimple . . . capable stagehand for Senior and Tri-Hi-Y play . . . plans for the future include being a forester . . . experienced hunter shown by the fact that he bagged a deer the first day of the season . . . the devil dances in his eyes . . . stays up until 3:00 doing solid geometry . . . completely unconscious of the fairer sex DUANE HUNTER Ardent sports fan . . . Mike . . . semi-pro sports writer and intends to make a career of sports writing . . . noted for his successful chemistry experiments . . . a history whiz . . . Somewhere . . . dislikes squash, ketchup, sweet potatoes and Yankee fans . . . Watch the Phillies in '51 . . . prefers basketball above other sports VIRGINIA JOLLEY The quiet type . . . likes to read, dance, and swim . . . prefers spectator sports . . . came to Wilawanna from Elmira last year . . . Athens High School students are very friendly toward newcomers . . . enjoys seeing plays and movies with Burt Lancaster . . . Home Ec. . . . Ginger is lukewarm toward be-bop, but popular music is O.K. . . . All My Love . LOLA JENNY Dee Dee's Siamese twin . . . roller skating at Fraley's . . . ready smile . . . goes for polkas and home cooked spaghetti . . . keeps a faithful diary . . . collects wine glasses and wallet pictures . . . Some Enchanted Evening . . . Laj . . . expert cook . . . likes to concoct soup mixtures . JANE KNECHT Straight-forwardness personified . . . a clean, neat appearance at all times . . . interested in other people rather than herself . . . one of the most industrious and energetic members on any committee ... a man hater (watch out fellas) . .. loves shopping sprees in Rochester—when she has the money . . . ability to assume leadership without being domineering . je . JUXSW jt JL) o CLIFTON KREAMER Never a dull moment with Clip around . . . devilish twinkle in his eye matches his mischievousness . . . hunting and fishing are a specialty . . . one of the gang from up on the hill ... I got news for you . . . easy to get along with . . . recognize that jaunty gait? . . . orange is his favorite color, especially on St. Patrick's Day . RONALD KREMER Ronnie . . . football manager and a Senior track star . . . curly brown hair ... a future Navy man . . . makes model airplanes ... an accomplished Tonette player . . . an outdoor man . . . never in a hurry . . . hobbies — fishing, hunting, and skiing . . . likes to collect pictures of his friends . . . favorite saying - Wise up! . FRANCELLA MACAFEE Celia's friendly manner and sincere loyalty prove an outstanding personality . . . musical activities keep her stepping-more funl . . . neat and attractive dresser . . . lives on a lovely Pennsylvania farm . . . can make a clarinet talk . . . though small and fragile in appearance, she is eager to help out at any time . . . usually has one of the cars NAOMI MAY Mazie . . . good student . . . in the center of every good time . . . clever wit. . . clarinet player in band and orchestra ... reliable and efficient . . . tall, stately figure . . . outstanding in Junior and Senior Plays . . . loves animals . . . ambition—to be a nurse . . . basketball fan and a great athlete herself ... is continually dropping an arm-load of books . Os ± JlILqs - vCtcr 'fuLxx Jicj MARY LOU McNEIL Lulu .. . gay as the Irish ... refined manners .. . has sparkling blue eyes and a mischievous smile . . . Tri-Hi-Y's industrious promoter. . . diminutive but jam-packed full of energy . . . fun-loving . . . always in a hurry . . . chorus wouldn't be complete without her ... is very excitable . . . likes fast hotrods . . . plaids are her weakness . FAYE MILLER Ambition is to be a commercial artist . . . Sports? Love 'em! . . . formerly attended school at Lebanon but prefers Athens . . . likes to play volleyball and wrestle with business arithmetic problems . . . dislikes most men, all clams, and bubble gum . . . a decided Dutch accent . . . prefers Uncle Milty and Arthur Godfrey . . . fun-lovin' . LESLIE MILLER Les . . . football fan for the Philadelphia Eagles . . . originally a farm boy from down state . . . hates showoffs and eggplant . . . prefers Bob Hope, spaghetti, chili, and good jokes ... is a hot canasta player . . . has a good sense of humor . . . specializes in teasing the girls . . . Oh, fine! . . . I'll be darned if I can figure this solid geometry out! DONALD L. MOLYNEAUX Mighty Mo . . . likes to talk, especially nonsense . . . occasionally serious ... up and at 'em football lineman . . . friendly personality . . . unusual sense of humor . . . What'sa matter, don't cha believe me? . . . impudent laugh . . . one of the Rebeck boys and the Athens Un-dependables (basketball teams) . . . hard working member of the cafeteria staff O r£ lsi yxu uxJV ROBERT MORIEY Wavy brown hair with matching brown eyes . . . basketball and baseball are his favorite sports . . . P.O.D. is all right but physics gets him down . . . ardent movie fan . . . dislikes homework and people who brag . . . main aim is to get out of school, then maybe the army for a career . . . wide grin for everyone . VICTOR MORLEY Shy member of the F.A.A. . . . loves to make special reports in P.O.D. . . . likes to draw . . . thinks he's allergic to girls . . . spends spare time hunting with Tracy . . . never walks when the Dodge will run ... a music lover . . . sports are his specialty . . . can't sit still long, so he tinkers with his car . DORIS MULLEN Reserved with strangers . . . with close friends freely contributes to the gaiety of the crowd . . . enjoys humor when it is not carried too far . . . changeable . . . rather shy in classes but possesses definite opinions . . . enjoys crocheting and cooking . . . although majoring in Home Economics, very interested in Commercial . HUGH MUNN Hughie's pink socks and flashy ties are a bright attraction . . . wavy blonde hair . . . keeps the senior girls in the cafeteria in an uproar . . . maroon corduroy jacket . . . whiz! there he goes flying by on his trusty bicycle . . . piano playing is a favorite . . . bookkeeping keeps him busy . . . a smile for everyone . . . capable of making the gloomy happy . . . typing enthusiast . rucrtxJ JuQJUXJ J T ANN MURRAY Always with Faith . . . shy and quiet (Don't judge a book by its cover) . . . likes dancing and listening to radio . . . freckles . . . blushes easily . . . I'm not mad. I'm just disgusted . . . typical Irishman . . . Blue eyes and brown hair . . . Oh, those Chemistry tests . . . boys don't bother her . . . bright clothes . JAMES R. PATTON Jim participates in all varsity sports . . . that unmanageable red hair . . . popular soda jerk at Shannon's ... a wise remark for every occasion . . . twinkling eyes and a bright smile . . . bugler for the American Legion . . . is invariably late to school . . . good-looking clothes reflect his exclusive tastes in all walks of life . FORREST PAYNE Forey . . . one of those well groomed guys ... a redheaded rogue . . . always popping up with unexpected red plaid shirts . . . Ouch! That physics test! . . . zealous money grubber for Athenian Yearbook . . . favorite hobby is being agreeable to girls or fiddling with pencils . . . likes banana splits and hunting . . . very fond of reading historical novels JOAN REGN Southern belle from down New Jersey way . . . sophisticated air . . . infectious giggle . . . main pet peeves are people who mock her southern drawl and late callers . . . Johnson Rag . . . likes to come up to Athens once in a while . . . blue eyes complement a beautiful complexion . . . prefers flat heals to spikes . . . has proven her singing ability . J fcrcll yQxxyyxJ GLENN RINKER Mr. Confidence, in person . . . keeps classes from getting dull . . . lots of corn . . . Where are we going after the parade, Jim? . . . Allentown . . . lots of excuses, all poor ones . . . wants to be a good secretary . . . beats the drum for the Legion Corps . . . works hard on shorthand and typing . . . loud ties . BEVERLY ROBINSON Small blond with blue eyes . . . peppy cheerleader for three years . . . likes food, dislikes Ulster narrows . . . A.H.S. has always been her alma mater . . . flies, never walks . . . can really use her driver's license . . . serious about school work . . . talkative . . . likes sports and is always glad to participate in them KENNETH L. ROGERS Reserved and likeable . . . general handy-man around school . . . generally dashing around completing an odd job for someone . . . one of them thar tall, dark, and handsome brutes whom the girls eye as he walks past ... an invaluable back-stage aid during the junior and senior plays . . . enjoys a friendly argument on any subject . ROBERT RUGERS President of Student Council . . . radiant personality . . . jokes are definitely corny . . . likes to fish but never catches anything . . . Please Give Me Something to Remember You By . . . always carries pencil behind one ear . . . dislikes people who criticize A.H.S. football team . . . collects history books . . . amateur chef . . . pleasing smile for everyone Ji rvo S jtJkslro QrTrtSU LINNEA ROSE The joke teller of our class . . . bright clothes . . . goes in for all new fads . . . skirts and sweaters . . . enjoys movies, sewing, and football games . . . impishness jumps in her eyes . . . You stoop! ... an infectious giggle . . . goes to Fraley's skating and dancing parties . . . pet phrase — blue hair and blonde eyes . SHIRLEY SEAGER Quiet with a reserved manner whose outstanding features are her brown hair and blue eyes . . . active player and high scorer for the Moonbeams, a basketball team at the Sayre Community Center . . . Shirley is a sports enthusiast who always enjoys a good game of softball . . . good natured . . . always laughing . mm JEAN SHEPPS Jeanie . . . that slim, ash blonde seen so often with Joanie . . . incessantly smiling and laughing in her unusual way . . . has a dimple in the corner of her mouth ... is teased easily . . . hopes someday to be an efficient secretary ... is known by her trademark of a cheery have a coke . . . usually seen working on her shorthand . TRACEY SILKMAN, JR. One of our most industrious farmers from Litchfield . . . likes to watch football . . . can be seen whizzing around corners of Litchfield in a '51 Willys . . . favorite hobby is hunting . . . Levis' and loud sport shirts . . . carefully combed hair . . . Heck no . . . Mr. Van Scoten's pride and joy in Ag. class ... a bit quiet and shy JOYCE SMITH Hoysie . . . record test tube breaker ... I'm the law (in the Tri-Hi-Y play) ... a dependable clarinet player for the band and orchestra . .. contributes a great deal to the Athenian art staff, but she especially likes to sketch people . . . she likes all music and sings in the chorus . . . carries skads of pictures in her wallet . BEATRICE STRANGER Willowy figure and sensitive brown eyes . . . jitterbug . . . page-boy bob . . . exuberant basketball player . . . Bea's hobbies are knitting sweaters and crocheting doodads . . . changeable nature . . . contagious giggle . . . senior play's industrious business manager . . . knack for wearing cute fads . . . loves pizza and bright plaids . JOAN SWARTWOOD Joanie . . . one of our betterlooking senior girls . . . dark hair, dark eyes, and a lovely complexion . . . dresses nicely and • always wears something extra special . . . does a Ruth and Naomi act with Jean ( wither thou goest . . . ) . . . wishes the Army would develop an overload of personnel ... a c uiet air of reserve implies both charm and dignity . BILL THOMPSON Quick smile, either preceded or followed by a pun . . . class president for two years . . . blue dungarees topped by a plaid shirt and crowned with curly hair . . . side splitting as bewildered Willie in Seventeen . . . proven versatility as Mr. Ball, the hen-pecked husband in Junior Play . . . brains of school in math but no dummy in anything . HARVEY TWIGG Litchfield laddie . . . likes Drive-In Theatre . . . avid hunter who always gets a deer or two . . . he and Tracy are friendly competitors in nearly everything . . . seldom stumped by Mr. Pruyne in Physics . . . sharp skater and dancer at Fraley's . . . F.F.A. president . . . blond locks, seldom locked in place . MARSHA VAN ATTA Her poise and dignified air imply a quite reserve . . . appreciativeness of jokes . . . sweet smile . . . all-around good sport . . . Bobbie's companion . . . punctual ... a girl everyone likes . . . adept at playing basketball . . . owns scads of clothes . . . well-groomed blond hair . . . ROY VAN LUVANEE Intercommunications chief of Athens High . . . enjoys double dates and taking radios apart while listening to Sometime . . . hates unshined shoes . . . one of Mr. Pruyne's more enterprising physics students ... in the naval reserves now but after graduation hopes to become an active recruit . . . favorite sayings— Oh, no! and Stand by for a general announcement JEAN WARNER Her friendly manner is sometimes hidden by her quiet but charming disposition . . . English is her best liked subject . . . fond of listening to records . . . nothing like a quiet evening at home . . . likes barbeques and French fries . . . Jean makes nightly trips to Waverly Dairy Store to get ice cream . . . Sentimental Me . . . prefers dungarees around the house . . . U w EDWARD ZACHARIAS Zack . . . hardworking vice-president of the senior class . . . always with the demons—Spike, Keith, and Forrie . . . flirty . . . worst pest in the senior class . . . usually found bothering Fifi . . . dark wavy hair . . . has snappy dark eyes when he smiles . . . loves to do his homework . . . neat dresser . GLADYS WRIGHT An excellent commercial student who plans to do office work after graduation . . . likes ice skating and polka music . . . hates spiders . . . plays piano and guitar by ear . . . likes school, but not history . . . lovely eyes reflect a charming personality . . . fond of peanuts . . . loves to travel . . . quiet manner GARY TALADA SENIOR HISTORY II We were officially welcomed as Sophomores by the first dance of our senior high school career. The days were spinning by much faster now. We cheered our lungs out at football and basketball games and presented varied programs in the auditorium. Then we were Juniors and a new cafeteria made our school days simpler. Our class ploy, Lavender and Old Lace was a huge success and gave our treasury a much needed boost. We finished the year with a flourish, exchanging yearbook autographs and laboring under the last final exams of our school career. Gary is a comparatively new member of our class, previously hailing from Middletown, Pennsylvania. He was an active as well as valuable student by energetically participating in the debating team and speech class . . . favorites—chess and popcorn ... an air of quiet modesty further accentuated by a well-groomed appearance ... an industrious capable student - September of 1950 fell with a strange inevitableness. Were we actually seniors? Yes, by some miraculous coincidence it was true. A new library and public address system greatly furthered the efficiency of our school and many of our assembly programs were broadcast over the radio. School days became too short as we scurried about getting the Athenian to press and learning our parts in the Minstrel. Then at last it happened. The dream which had been our goal for twelve long years was finally realized — we were graduated. Athens Summer Philharmonic of L.L. Playoffs ELEANOR ALLEN Commercial Course Domecon, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y Play Junior and Senior Play, Usher Spanish Club, 10, 11 Minstrel, 12 DUANE BARROWCLIFF Agriculture Course F.F.A., 10, 11, 12 F.F.A., Basketball, 10, 11, 12 F.F A., Softball, 10, 11, 12 F.F.A. F.A.A. Treasurer Senior Play Junior Play Mixed Chorus NORMAN BRADLEY Agriculture Course F.F.A., 10, 11, 12 F.F.A. Vice-President, 12 Junior Class Treasurer Minstrel, 12 BERTHA BABCOCK Tri-Hi-Y, 12 NANCY BARTHOLOMEW Academic Discussion Club, 11, 12, Sec., 11 Latin Club, 11, 12, Treas., 12 G.A.C., 11, 12 Spanish Club, 11,12 Teaogan, 11,12 Athenian Literary Staff, 11,12 Junior and Senior Plays Triple Trio, 11,12 Minstrel, 11,12 Mixed Chorus, 11 Girls' Chorus, 11, 12 Student Council, 12 District Chorus, 12 County Chorus, 11 Press Club, 10 Tri-Hi-Y, 11, 12 102 C rrvvi o J PAULINE BROOKS General Course Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Domecon Club, 10, 11, 12 Girls' Chorus, 12 Minstrel, 12 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Christmas Ball, 11,12 Junior Prom, 11 RONALD CATLIN Academic Course Hi-Y, 10 Spanish Club, 11 Minstrel, 12 RAMONA BYDAIRK Home Economics Domecon Club, 10, 11, 12 Vice-Pres. of Domecon. 12 Minstrel, 11,12 ANGELINE CALABUCCI General Course Majorette, 9, 10, 11, 12 Head Majorette, 12 Senior Girls' Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Minstrel, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Minstrel, Usher, 11 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Commencement, 11 Cafeteria, 12 JUNE CANAVAN Commercial G.A.C., 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y Play, 12 Senior High Girls' Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Band, 10, 11, 12 Triple-Trio, 12 Orchestra, 12 Minstrel, 10, 11, 12 Athenian Staff, 11, 12 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Student Council, 11,12 Treasurer-Secretary, 12 Baccalaureate Usher, 10 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Mr. Hazard's Assistant Sec., 12 Jackson vs. Heckey or A Moral Victory 103 f crixT ClUJIs THOMAS CRAWFORD BARBARA CHUBB Academic Course General Course Discussion Club, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Teaogan, 11,12 Orchestra, 10, 11 Athenian, 11,12 Thespians, 10 Thespians, 10 Girls' Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Minstrel, 11,12 Minstrel, 10, 11, 12 Boys' Chorus, 12 CLARICE CRONE Spanish Club, 10, 11, V. Pres., 10 Student Council, 11,12 Commercial Course Junior Play Spanish Club, 10, 11 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Athenian Literary Staff, 10. 11 Junior Play Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Teaogan, 11, 12, As. Editor, 11 Senior Play Student Council, 11 Triple Trio, 12 Art Club, 10, 11 Girls' Chorus, 12 District Chorus, 12 Library Club, 12 Minstrel, 1 T, 12 Senior Play Band, 10 Senior Play, 12 Junior Play, 11 VIRGINIA DEPEW Athenian Art Staff, 11,12 NORMA COLE Home Economics Commercial Course Domecon Club, 10, 11, 12 Girls' Chorus, 10 Secretary Domecon Club, 11 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11 Vice Pres. Domecon Club, 12 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Minstrel, 12 Minstrel, Usher, 11 Jupiter, Juno, and Company work wonders for A.H.S. football 104 o FLORENCE DOWD Commercial Course F.H.A., 11 Tri-Hi-Y, 12 Minstrel, Usher, 11 Senior Play, Usher, 12 Athenian Art Staff, 11,12 Minstrel, 12 AUDREY FAY Commercial Course Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11 Trees., 12 Latin Club, 11, 12 Drill Team, 10 Girls'Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Minstrel, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y Play, 12 Teaogan, 11 Junior Play Staff, 11 Senior Play Staff, 12 Usher, Baccalaureate and Commencement, 10, 11 DARE FICE Academic Course Stage Manager, Junior Pla Tech. Staff, Senior Play, 12 Minstrel, 11, 12 Basketball, 10 Football, 10 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Art Club, 11 Boys' Chorus, 12 EDWIN DREW Academic Course Senior Play, 12 Tumbling Team, 10, 11, 12 Latin Club, 11 Hi-Y, 10 Athenian Art Staff, 11,12 Minstrel, 12 Art Club, 10 Mixed Chorus, 10, 11 Boys' Glee Club, 12 Junior Play, Tech., 11 County Chorus, 12 ROBERTA EIKE Academic Course Girls'Chorus, 10 Mixed Chorus, 11 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 G.A.C., 10, 11, 12 G.A.C. Vice Pres., 11 G.A.C. Secretary 12 Latin Club, 11, 12, Sec. Discussion Club, 10, 11, 12 Teaogan, 11,12 Athenian, 11,12 Thespians, 10 Minstrel, 12 Art Club, 11 Cafeteria, 12 Gallagher J. Boke and Nancy B. support Cherokee, the star of Seventeen our Senior Play. 105 o jXyCLOnrxy Tri-Hi-Y Officers planned the Christmas Banquet BETTY FLOOD FAITH GALLAGHER SYLVIA FRENCH General Course Academic Course Commercial Course Minstrel, 12 Athenian, 11,12 Girls'Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Domecon Club, 12 Discussion, 11,12 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Tri-Hi-Y, 12 G.A.C., 10, 11, 12 Serenaders, 8, 9 Commencement Usher, 12 Teaogan, 11, 12, co-Art Editor, 11 Minstrel, 12 Minstrel Usher, 11 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12, Vice Pres., Senior Play, Usher, 12 Senior Play, Usher, 12 11, 12 JOANNE FRIANT Academic Course Girls' Chorus, 11,12 Discussion Club, 11, 12 Thespians, 10 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Teaogan, 11 Athenian, 11 Art Club, 10, 11 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Thespians, 10 Art Club, 10, 11, Pres., 11 Minstrel, 10, 11, 12 Cheerleader, 10, 11, 12, co-Captain, 12 Girls' Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Mixed Chorus, 10, 11 Senior Play, 12 Junior Play, 11 Secretary of Class, 10, 11 President of Class, 12 DICK GERGEL General Course Pigskin Chasers, 12 Teaogan, 10, 11, 12, co-Art Editor, 11, 12 Spanish Club, 11,12 Thespians, 10 Art Club, 10, 11 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Minstrel, 12 Basketball Mgr., 10, 11 G.A.C., 10, 11, 12 Service Club, 12 Minstrel, 11,12 Minstrel Tech. Staff, 11 106 YuujU nr UvLy DOLORES HATCH General Course Girls' Chorus, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Junior Play, Tech., 11 G.A.C., 10 Minstrel, 11,12 Tri-Hi-Y Play, 12 F.H.A., 10, 11 BETTE HAMMOND General Course Athenian, 11,12 Latin Club, 11,12 Teaogan, 11,12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Senior High Chorus, 10, 11 Evening Times School News, 11 Junior Play, Tech., 11 ALTON GOWAN Academic Course Pigskin Chasers, 10, 11, 12 Boys' Chorus, 12 Minstrel, 11,12 Senior Play, 12 Baseball, 10, 11, 12 Football, 10, 11 Basketball, 10, 11, 12 Junior Play, Tech., 11 Spanish Club, 11,12 Boys' Tumbling, 10 Art Club, 10, 11, 12 MARILYN HAVENS General Course Girls' Chorus, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Senior Play, 12 Junior Play, 11 Spanish Club, 10, 11 G.A.C., 10, 11 Tumbling, 10 Minstrel, 11,12 Drill Team, 10 ALMEDA GORSLINE Commercial Course Latin Club, 11, 12 Athenian, 12 Minstrel, 12 The Athenian staff poses for another shot. 107 zlsMcJLu 1 Star entertainer for Tri-Hi-Y - Banquet. KEITH HORTON Academic Course DUANE HUNTER General Course Teaogan, 12 Minstrel, 12 District Chorus, 12 Student Council, 12 Teaogan, 11,12 Boys' Glee Club, 12 VIRGINIA JOLLEY Home Economics Domecon, 12 Athenian Assistant Editor, 11 Athenian Editor, 12 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Minstrel, 10, 11, 12 Thespians, 10 Latin Club Vice Pres., 11,12 Discussion Club Vice Pres., 11,12 County Chorus, 10, 11 Mixed Chorus, 10, 11, 12 LOLA JENNY General Course Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 F. H.A., 10, 11 Girls' Chorus, 12 Junior Play, Tech., 11 Tri-Hi-Y Play, 12 Spanish Club, 10 Minstrel, 11, 12 G. A.C., 10, 11 GUY HOWARD Academic Course Senior Play, Tech., 12 Minstrel, 12 Junior Play, Tech., 11 Service Club, 12 108 sO x y- Ls yOUXJDXX rxxJLy JANE KNECHT Academic Course Tri-Hi-Y, 12 F.H.A., 10, 11, 12, Pres., 12 Minstrel, 12 Usher, Commencement, 11 Usher, Minstrel, 11 Cafeteria, 12 CLIFTON KREAMER Academic Course Boys' Tumbling Team, 10, 11 Athenian, 11,12 Senior Play 12 Ministrel, 12 Service Club, 12 FRANCELLA MACAFEE Commercial Course Band, 10, 11, 12 Orchestra, 10, 11, 12 Girls'Chorus, 10, 12 Mixed Chorus, 11 Triple Trio, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Junior Play, 11 Spanish Club, 10, 11 County Band, 10, 11, 12 District Band, 10, 11, 12 State Band, 11 Athenian Staff, 11,12 Ministrel, 10, 11, 12 Thespians, 10 Usher at Baccalaureate, 10 G. A. C., 10 RONALD KREMER Academic Course Pigskin Chasers, 12, Treas. Football, 10 Student Mgr. of Football, 11,12 Minstrel, 11,12 Track, 9, 10, 11, 12 NAOMI MAY Academic Course Athenian Art Staff, 11,12 Bond, 10, 11, 12 Orchestra, 10, 11, 12 District Band, 11 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Spanish Club, 10, 11; Vice Pres., 11 Ministrel, 10, 11, 12 County Band, 10, 11 Thespians, 10 G. A. C., 10 Girls'Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 DISTRICT CHORUS DELEGATES 109 Tri-Hi-Y J. LESLIE MILLER Academic Course Latin Club, 11,12 Football, 10 Boys' Glee Club, 12 Ministrel, 12 Te«ogan, 11 ROBERT MORLEY Agriculture Course F. F. A., 10, 11, 12 F. F. A. Basketball, 10, 11, 12 Football, 9 Baseball, 11, 12 Ministrel, 12 Track, 9, 10 MARY LOU McNEIL Commercial Course Band, 10, 11, 12 Orchestra, 10, 11, 12 Girls' Chorus, 10, 12 Mixed Chorus, 11 Triple Trio, 11,12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Ministrel, 10, 11, 12 Thespians, 10 District Band, 10, 11, 12 County Band, 10, 11, 12 District Chorus, 12 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Athenian, 11 Usher at Baccalaureate, 10 G. A. C., 10 FAY MILLER General Course Class Treasurer, 10 Modern Arts Club, 10, 11 Athenian Art Staff, 12 G. A. C., 12 DONALD MOLYNEAUX Academic Course Discussion Club, 11,12 Latin Club, 11, 12 Football, 10, 12 Baseball, 10, 11, 12 Pigskin Chasers, 11, 12 Ministrel, 12 Cafeterial, 12 Qs£U jCtiy rucrAsz-' VICTOR MORLEY Agriculture Course F. F. A., 10, 11, 12 F. F. A. Basketball, 10, 11 DORIS MULLEN General Course Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Domecon, 12 Ministrel, 12 HUGH MUNN Commercial Course Boys' Chorus, 12 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Treasurer, 10 President Spanish Club, 11 Senior Play, 12 Teaogan, 12 Athenian, 12 Ministrel, 12 JIMMY PATTON Academic Course Football, 10, 11, 12 Basketball, 10, 11 Baseball, 10, 11, 12 Thespians, 10 Spanish, 10, 11 Pigskin Chasers, 10, 11, 12; Ser geant of arms, 12 Teaogan, 11 Student Council, 10, 11 Senior Play Ministrel, 12 Junior Play Service Club ANN MURRAY Academic Course Spanish Club, 10, 11 Art Club, 10 G. A. C„ 10, 11, 12 Senior Play Usher, 12 Ministrel, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Athenian, 11,12 Treasurer of G. A. C., 12 Color Guard, 11,12 Drill Team, 10 Canavan's At It Again 111 LJjbtfu AASrb A Successful Attempt FOREST PAYNE General Course Athenian Staff, 11,12 Hi-Y, 10 Class Treasurer, 10 Football, 10, 11 Spanish Club, 11 Thespians, 10 Junior Play Tech., 11 Ministrel, 11,12 JOAN REGN General Course Girls'Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Ministrel, 10, 12 Athenian, 11,12 Tri-Hi-Y Play, 12 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Band, 12 Thespians, 10 Cafeteria, 12 KENNETH ROGERS Academic Course Stage Manager: Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Ministrel, 11 Hallowe'en Play, 11,12 Christmas Cantata, 11 Tumbling Team, 10, 11, 12 (Manager) Ministrel, 12 Pigskin Chasers, 10, 11, 12 (President) Football, 9, 10, 11 Basketball, 10 Hi-Y, 10 Jr. Hi-Y, 9 Service Club, 12 Track, 9, 10 GLENN RINKER Commercial Course Thespian Club, 10 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Ministrel, 12 BEVERLY ROBINSON Commercial Course Cheerleader, 10, 11, 12 (Captain) Tri-Hi-Y, 11, 12 Treasurer Tri-Hi-Y, 12 G. A. C., 10 Senior Play, 12 Homeroom Reporter, 12 Ministrel, 12 Usher, Junior Play, 11 Commencement, 12 Ministrel, 11 Athenian Staff, 11, 12 112 Gsy cL to Neat Formation ROBERT ROGERS Academic Course Vice-President, 10 Teaogan, 11, 12 Athenian, 11, 12 Student Council Vice-President, 11 President, High School, 12 Minstrel, 12 Service Club, 12 LINNEA ROSE General Course Domecon 10, 11, 12 Minstrel, 12 Girls' Chorus, 10 Senior Play, 12 JEAN SHEPPS Commercial Course G. A. C., 10, 11, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 11, 12 Chorus, 10, 11, 12 Student Council, 10 Senior Class Secretary, 12 Spanish Club, 10, 11 (Sec'y 10) Minstrel, 11, 12 Junior Play, 11 Athenian, 12 Senior Play, 12 Junior Prom, 11 Education Week, 11, 12 Teaogan, 11, 12 Thespians, 10 Library Club, 12 Drill Team, 10 SHIRLEY SEAGER General Course Athenian, 11, 12, Art Staff G. A. C., 10, 11 Art Club, 10 Minstrel, 12 JOYCE SMITH Academic Course Tri-Hi-Y. 10, 11, 12 Domecon, 10, 11 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Latin Club, 12 Art Club, 10 Orchestra, 10, 11, 12 Band, 9, 10, 11, 12 Athenian Art Staff, 11, 12 Tri-H-Y Play, 12 Minstrel, 12 113 h(aJL QjUsojPl; Ou (o D X OTXX i A YX Miss Reagan's artistry does the impossible! TRACY SILKMAN Agriculture Course Track, 9, 10, 11, 12 F. F. A. Basketball, 9, 10, 11, 12 Member of F. F. A., 9, 10, 11,12 WILLIAM THOMPSON Academic Course Tumbling Team, 10, 11 Class President, 10, 11 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Teaogan, 11 Art Club, 10 Athenian, 11, 12 Minstrel, 11, 12 Service Club, 12 Thespians, 10 MARSHA VAN ATTA Commercial Course Art Club, 10 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 Girls' Chorus, 11,12 G. A. C., 11, 12 Christmas Cantata, 11 Teaogan, 11 Minstrel, 12 F. H. A., 10 Senior Play Staff, 12 BEATRICE STRANGER General Course Domecon, 10, 11 Teaogan, 11 Senior Play, 12 Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11 Minstrel, 12 Art Club, 10 JOAN SWARTWOOD Commercial Course Tri-Hi-Y, 10, 11, 12 G. A. C„ 10, 11 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Minstrel, 12 Teaogan, Typing, 12 Junior Play, Usher, 11 Junior Prom, 11 Library Club, 12 Education Week, 12 114 Mama and Poppa Baxter pose with Problem Kids, Jane and Willie. ROY VAN LUVANEE Agriculture Course Football, 9, 10 Basketball, 9 Track, 9, 10, 11, 12 F. F. A., 10, 11, 12 F. F. A. Basketball, 11 GARY TALADA Academic Course Booster Club, 11, 12 Track, 10, 11 Football, 11 Candlelight Service, 12 Debate, 12 Minstrel, 12 Spanish Club, 12 December Prom Committee, 11 Gym Circus, 10 Christmas Party Committee, 12 HARVEY TWIGG Agriculture Course F. F. A. Basketball, 10, 11, 12 Track, 10, 12 F. F. A. President, 12 Minstrel, 12 GLADYS WRIGHT Commercial Course Tri-Hi-Y, 10 Spanish Club, 10, 11 Minstrel, 12 JEAN WARNER Home Economics Course Domecon, 10, 11, 12 Vice-President, Homeroom, 11 Treasurer, 12 Senior Play, Stage Manager, 12 Athenian, Photography, 12 Minstrel, 12 EDDIE ZACHARIAS Academic Course Minstrel, 11, 12 Baseball, 10 Basketball, 10, 11, 12 Junior Play, 11 Senior Play, 12 Student Council, 10 Athenian, Advertising, 11, 12 PigSkin Chasers, 12 Vice-President, Homeroom, 11, 12 Teaogan Staff, 11 Service Club, 12 115 The sowers for our by-products ore Coach John Childs, Mr. Oakes, and Mrs. Jones. The by-products are all the students in the school since they derive many benefits from their phys. ed. classes and from the various sports in which they participate. The most highly emphasized thought in all athletics is fair play and good sportsmanship. All gym classes are held in rein by Mr. Oakes and Mrs. Jones as they attempt to instill in us the importance of a cool head and highly competitive play for successful competition in intramural and interscholastic games. “The proof of the pudding is in the eating,“ says the proverb and for years A. H. S. has had a fine reputation as true sportsmen, win or lose. Our teams, as well as fans and coaches, play, cheer, and coach a hard clean game in which those momentary spurts of anger are forgotten as soon as the final whistle blows or after the last out has been made. To the schoolboard we give our congratulations for returning ttack to interscholastic competition, after a lapse of several years. Several meets with surrounding schools have already been planned and it is hoped that Coach Childs will be able to mould a topnotch outfit from the candidates, many of whom have little or no experience in track or field. The combined bands of Athens, Sayre, Waverly and Towanda perform as the new athletic field is dedicated on September 30, 1950. Andy Kerr one of the Grand old men of football, spoke on Sportsmanship. Mr. Kerr is a former Coach of Colgate University and is at present the Coach for the East team in the Shrine Bowl Games. He is flanked by R. E. Hopkins, President of the Athens Board of Education, Dr. J. C. Lynch, Vice-President, Mr. Kerr, R. H. Bartholomew, Supervising Principal; L. C. Cook, Chairman of Advisory Council. 118 ROW 1—John Farr, Kenny Kitchen, Dick Jackson, Robert Perry, Don Geiger, Don Moly-neaux, Jack Storelli, Elwin Fraley, Gordon Robinson, Pete Steele, Don Collier. ROW 2— Bill Cook, Phelps Burnett, Louis Corl, Tom Blackman, Henry Hammond, Bill Orshal, Jim McNeil, Edgar Rinehuls, Jim DeFrahn, Jim Patton, Ronald Kreamer. ROW 3—Coach Jones, Don Johnson, Ken Avery, Dick Johnston, Frank Rogers, Bob Ryder, Floyd Burns, Carl Beers, Don Hunt, Coach Childs. ATHENS FOOTBALL - 1950 SEASON A Athens 27 Muncy 13 A Athens 7 Tunkhannock 12 H Athens 6 Towanda 6 H Athens 7 Sayre 13 H Athens 21 Canton 7 H Athens 31 Painted Post 0 H Athens 19 Watkins Glen 12 A Athens 21 Troy 7 A Athens 6 Waverly 19 119 JLSL A y ON LINE—R. Perry, J. Farr, D. Molyneaux, E. Fraley, D. Callear, F. Rogers, D. Geiger. QUARTERBACK—D. Robinson. BACKFIELD—R. Jackson, J. Storelli, T. Blackman. FOOTBALL Athens started the 1950 football season long on enthusiam but shy on veterans. A lot of good boys were lost through graduation, and some were declared ineligible. Coach Childs' problem was to mould a winning team from a crop of greenhorns. Then came the first call for candidates. When Coach sow them, he was praying that someone would send him eleven football players. Practice went along smoothly for the first few weeks and as time for the first game approached, a team was beginning to take shape. Although the team looked better than expected, Mr. Childs said, we will be lucky to win one game. The self-appointed town coaches were saying, They don't have it. Then came the big test: the first game. Playing at Muncy the team looked fair in winning 26-13. It was early and not much could be told by this game. Next of the schedule was Tunkhannock. The Bulldogs ran into a superior Tunkhannock team and inferior lights. We lost 12-7, but it was a good try. Going into the Towanda game with a good record, the Athens hopes were high. The game would mark the dedication of the new Athletic Field and the boys really wanted this one. Towanda was the favorite, but the Athens' spirit was enough to gain for them a moral victory in the 6-6 tie. The following week was it — the Sayre game. This game needs no explanation. Athens played their hearts out, but that wasn't enough. Sayre won 13-7. It was a great game, and Athens had nothing to feel bad about as far as their playing was concerned. Now with the three toughest games of the year in the past, the Bulldogs won four consecutive games, beating Canton 27-0; and Troy 17-7. Athens lost its final game to Waverly 19-6, but nevertheless the season was successful. This year's football team proved that you can go a long way on a will to win. 120 Cxrmje Jto FRONT ROW — D. Orshall, G. Gowan, J. Callear, G. Koons, D. Koons, D. Nichols, J. Talada, J. Shaddock, B. Myers, R. Martin. SECOND ROW—B. Campbell, T. Munn, B. Bean, R. Hannon, H. Regn, C. Chandler, J. Patton, G. Corl, W. Talada, P. Goble, R. Carmen. THIRD ROW: Coach Martin, J. Koons, P. Bennett, J. Tracy Smith, B. Mac-Namara, J. Mullen, B. Mullens, R. Baker, J. Hugo, Coach Oakes. J. V. FOOTBALL Although the Athens Junior Varsity Football Team's record was unimpressive this year, it played an important part in the school's athletic future. Junior varsity sports records are not as important as what the boys learn from their experiences. Under the supervision of Mr. Oakes and Mr. Martin, the coaches, much was accomplished to mold a future team to represent us in varsity athletics. This molding was accomplished by teaching the boys the fundamentals of blocking, tackling, running, passing, and all other important phases of the game. When the season started, the J. V. coaches were given all the surplus material from the varsity squads of Mr. Childs. This amounted to a group of freshmen and sophomores who, for the most part, had never participated in an organized game of football. Having little to start with, the coaches began molding a team. After long weeks of hard practice the first game was played. The game was with Waverly on the Waverly field. Athens played well, but it was evident that the boys were not ready yet. Waverly won 45-0. Next on the schedule was a game with Sayre. We know Athens teams always play well against Sayre; the J. V.'s were no exception. They played hard but lost again, 6-0. The J. V.'s next game was played at Towanda. Athens lost 14-0 but it was the best game played thus far. The last game of the season was played at home on the athletic field. The opponent was Sayre. The J. V.'s played well, but were edged out 13-7. On the whole the season proved that the boys had the old fight. Every game lost was hard fought with a never-say-die spirit. Yes, the J. V.'s of today will be the varsity of tomorrow. 121 Cr STANDING—T. Hedrick, R. Martin, R. Johnston, R. Carmer, D. Schmidt, P. Steele, D. Hunt, R. Jones, C. Gable, W. Carpenter. KNEELING—G. Gowan, K. Chandler, G. Patton, G. Corl, H. Hammond, H. Regn, J. Hunt. JUNIOR VARSITY SCORES Athens 20 Dingleberries 15 Athens 32 Owego 37 Athens 43 Vestal 48 Athens 43 LeRaysville 13 Athens 35 Canton 15 Athens 28 Towanda 39 Athens 52 Sayre 49 Athens 44 Waverly 55 Athens 42 Wyalusing 26 Athens 40 Vestal 56 Athens 15 Troy 14 Athens 38 Canton 25 Athens 29 Mansfield 24 Athens 51 Sayre 33 Athens 34 Wyalusing 28 Athens 42 Owego 45 Athens 40 Troy 12 Athens 35 Mansfield 13 Athens 33 Towanda 28 Athens Juniors won Roosevelt Trail League J. V. Crown with a record of nine wins and one loss. 122 STANDING—J. DeFrahn, A. Gowan, F. Burns, W. Callison, R. Ryder, R. Perry. KNEELING—Mr. Childs, E. Fraley, R. Jackson, D. Geiger, D. Barber, E. Zacharias. BASKETBALL VARSITY Athens 67 Ulster 21 Barber got hot Athens 69 Owego 47 So did Don — 34 points Athens 59 Vestal 56 Eddie helped — quickie Athens 64 LeRaysville 43 Tricky Dick stole 'em Athens 55 Canton 45 Barber again —17 biggies Athens 45 Martinsburg 30 Our first overnight trip Athens 54 Towanda 36 Geiger and a big third Athens 45 Sayre 51 We lost a thriller Athens 50 Waverly 39 Fraley did it!! Athens 72 Wyalusing 40 Jackson hit for 22 Athens 46 Vestal 35 Jackson again — 16 Athens 36 Troy 31 Our biggest win in R. T. L. Athens 65 Canton 53 Zach got 15, El had 13 Athens 67 Mansfield 52 Dumpin' Don got 25 Athens 45 Sayre 47 In a double overtime Athens 62 Wyalusing 25 Barber had 16 dillies Athens 46 Owego 45 A quickie with 3 refs Athens 59 Troy 60 Another overtime—Don 30 Athens 44 Mansfield 40 Scorers robbed El of 1 Athens 63 Towanda 39 Eddie tried for 20, got 10 Athens 50 Waverly 71 We fouled out Athens 34 Troy 45 A good game 123 FRONT ROW—G. Henry, R. Horton. SECOND ROW—R. Eike, K. Avery, J. DeFrohn, B. Gowon, R. Covey, E. Fraley, F. Rogers, R. Jackson, D. Molyneaux, J. Patton, Coach Childs. BACK ROW—R. Hannon, G. Koons, P. Burnett, T. Welch, W. Callison, R. Morley, P. Horton, E. Drew, C. Howard, Manager L. MacNamara. The baseball team of 1950 played good ball, but somehow their opponents usually played a little better. Their scores won't be recorded, since we wish only to remember the brighter spots. The veterans of '49 who returned to help out were Dick Covey, Al Fraley, Rod Horton, Dick Eike, Ken Avery, Gus Henry and Bill Gowon. These fellows, together with the rookies, soon were molded into a good club. The boys tried hard — sometimes too hard, as they charged grounders and missed them or swung a 34 club and missed. Strong team spirit with sound coaching by John Childs proved to be the turning point in their few victories. All too frequently injuries plagued the squad. Before our crucial games, the varied weak ankles, charlie horses, wounded wings, etc., proved to be the Bulldogs' nemesis. However, enough excuses. The baseball team played good, consistent ball. They played hard and they played to win. Well done! LEFT TO RIGHT—D. Molyneaux, J. Patton, E. Drew, B. Gowan, R. Morley. QJxSLj J. V. CHEERLEADERS No. 74 Standing: P. Brown, J. Stroud, H. Thompson, L. Munn, R. Thorp. CHEERLEADERS A welcomed addition last year, the peppy J. V. Cheerleaders have shown their ability and achievement throughout the basketball season. With catchy new cheers and snappy action, these enthusiastic sporsters has displayed peppy cheering to spur their J. V. team on to numerous victories. The navy blue jumpers and white blouses denote new uniforms this year. The girls make an attractive group in these flaring uniforms. The gymnastic ability of the girls enables them to perform many stunts with their cheers. Laura, Jane and Helen can do the difficult split with ease, while Peggy and Bobby turn cartwheels equally as well. Most of the girls were members of the tumbling team where many of these stunts were taught. Due to the fact that there is not enough room for the J. V. Cheerleaders on the bus, they are not able to attend all of the a way games But they did manage to come to the Towanda and Troy games away to cheer their J. V.'s to victory. Maybe in the future years the girls will have a bus of their own to attend all of the away games. The J. V. Cheerleaders practice twice a week after school, planning new cheers that have won the approval of all the students. One of the favorites is Hey, Bob-a-ree-bob, fashioned after the song of the same name. Sometimes in Junior High assemblies the girls lead the students in cheers and songs, arousing their spirit just before a critical game. This will be the last year of J. V. cheering for the girls because they all are in ninth grade; but next year they will receive an opportunity to try for varsity cheerleaders. The girls have portrayed good sportsmanship and enthusiasm in their cheering. We students are certainly proud of our J. V. Cheerleaders. 125 9) k-J Crr SLs o. 'JUL BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—B. Cook, D. Molyneaux, J. McNeil, G. Robinson, L. Corl, T. Blackman, E. Zacharies, D. Callear. SECOND ROW—K. Avery, R. Perry, T. Welsh, J. DeFrahn, J. Storelli, P. Steele, R. Johnston, J. Farr, R. Gergel, D. Hunt. FIRST ROW— R. Jackson, E. Fraley, B. Callison, B. Gowan, D. Geiger, K. Rogers, R. Kremer, J. Patton, K. Kitchen, L. MacNamara. PIGSKIN CHASERS” One of the oldest and most active of all clubs in Athens High School is the Pigskin Chasers. This club corresponds to a varsity letterman's club as these clubs are usually called. Membership in this club is very difficult to obtain. A person must earn a varsity letter in one of the major school sports as player or as manager and then submit to the one-day initiation administered by the older members. There are many people who think that the Chasers have very few purposes or objectives, but there is more to belonging to the Pigskin Chasers than looking forward to the next initiation. One of the main purposes of the club is to help varsity athletes in every way possible. The club raises money for their sweaters, helps athletes obtain and preserve their just privileges, and the club will help those who are faltering in scholastic work. Another aim of the club is to help other organizations of the school. The club has helped the band raise money for uniforms, the cheerleaders raise money for sweaters, and many other clubs too numerous to mention. Although these purposes and objectives are very worthwhile, they could never be put into effect without the competent leadership in the club. John Childs, the sponsor, has provided many new ideas for the club as well as his splendid cooperation with the club. Ken Rogers, our president; Don Geiger, vice-president; Bill Gowan, secretary, and Jim Patton, sergeant-at-arms, have also provided that needed leadership. Yes, the Pigskin Chasers have gone a long way to develop good citizens of tomorrow, better athletes, as well as a good foundation for school spirit. The school has been proud and we hope will always be proud of the fine, active, well-organized club — the Pigskin Chasersl 126 GIRLS’ ATHLETIC CLUB FRONT ROW—J. Ball, M. White, M. Hoffman, E. Johnson, N. Bartholomew, J. Harding, L. Van Sice, M. Van Atta, R. Eike, F. Miller, P. Scoonover, F. Gallegher, J. Canavan. SECOND ROW—D. Dunning, R. Rogers, J. Frianf, B. Dunbar, J. Shepps, Y. Kinsman, J. Swartwood, A. Murray, M. Hinkson, D. Scrivens, P. Arnold, D. Stranger. TOP ROW— E. Chandler, M. Simpson, L. Loomis, R Whipple, M. Lambert, M. Mingos, V. Brown, S. Keir, S. Havens, L. Well, E. Bidlack, J. Burnett, D. Lupton, M. Zulkowsky. The Girls' Athletic Club of Athens High School is composed of those girls who enjoy participating in athletic activities. Under the direction of Mrs. Jones, girls' physical education instructor, the members go on hikes and sleighrides, play basketball against Sayre and Waverly girls' teams, sponsor an annual Ragamuffin Dance, and go swimming at the Y. M. C. A. in Elmira. At the end of the school year they hold a picnic, inviting all the members of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. For each of the athletic activities a girl engages in, she receives a certain number of points. If at the end of the school year she has earned five hundred or more points, has paid her dues, and has attended three-fourths of all club meetings, she receives an emblem or a letter as an award. A splendid feature of the club is that a girl doesn't have to be a whiz on the basketball court in order to participate in club activities and win an award. Points may be earned in the less strenuous sports such as dancing, shuffleboard, and bicycling. Starting this year, a new practice has been inaugurated, that of sponsoring an annual play-day. Girls from several of the high schools surrounding Athens are invited to attend this jamboree at which time they are divided into teams that spend the day playing basketball, volleyball, and during their leisure period, ping-pong and shuffleboard. During an assembly at the close of the meet the members of the team which has won the most games all day, receive a prize. Members of the club act as hostesses, sending invitations, printing programs and schedules, and making identification tags and prizes. They also act in the capacity of referees, scorekeepers, and timekeepers. A special committee plans and prepares a lunch for the visitors while another group provides an entertainment program. Officers for this year are: President, Faith Gallagher; Vice-President, Jane McNeil; Secretary, Pat Arnold; Recording Secretary, Roberta Eike; and Treasurer, Ann Murray. 127 O. 06cJ rO BOV'S TUMBLING TEAM NO 57 FIRST ROW — G. Hunsinger, W. Orshal, H. Eike, E. Carney, G. Talada, D. Orshal. SECOND ROW—R. Crandal, E. Drew, J. Stranger, P. Horton, E. Rhinehuls, J. Shadduck. THIRD ROW—V. Horton, J. Hugo, D. Babcock, K. Tiffiany. GIRLS’ TUMBLING TEAM TOP OF PYRAMID-H. Thompson. THIRD ROW-M. Southee, B. Humphrey. SECOND ROW—S. Fisk, D. Dunning, R. Rogers, V. Brown, B. Casselbury. FIRST ROW—R. Thrope, P. Blemle, D. Harvey, B. Sesseman, M. Maryott, P. Coyle. ON FLOOR—M. Cartwrigl it, J Canfield. o 6 Charles Thorp MAINTENANCE It probably seems odd to find the maintenance staff in the by-products or sports section. However, we look at it in a different light. We feel that Charlie, Ernie, and Mrs. Van Duzer are just about the best examples of good sports seen around A. H. S. Clean, neat buildings and grounds are taken for granted. On cold mornings the boilers must be turned on by four o'clock, miscellaneous jobs done throughout the day, the entire building swept and dusted after Mrs. Anna Van Duzer Ernest Thorp STAFF evening dismissal and finally clos ing of school and banking the boilers about eleven o'clock. Few of us could keep things running at that pace, but on top of that, Charlie and Ernie lend a helping hand with set construction and design, decorating for dances, lighting for plays and the minstrel, and do much of the clean-up work after these affairs. 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