Auburn High School - Maroon and Gold Yearbook (Auburn, PA)

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My CALVIN HENRY SCHWENK, JR. Schwenlzy Schwenky will always be remembered by his helping hand in school activities. He is co-manager of the boys' bas- ketball team. His favorite sports are baseball and basketball, and his favorite class is study hall. Upon graduating Schwen- ky's ambition is to have a career in the air. We all feel sure that with his airplane ability he'll be a success. Best wishes, Schwenky. Orchestra 1, 2, 35 Pioneer Staff 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Class Officer 3, 45 Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4. J EANN E VICTORIA SWEIGERT Jeanie Jeanie, a dark-haired girl in the senior class, is always found joking with someone. She can be found almost any time in Landingville since this is her favorite pastime. Jeanie plays a wonderful game of basketball, although baseball is her favorite sport. Her favorite class is study hall. We wish you much happiness, Jeanne. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 F. H. A. 1, 2, 4, Senior Play 49 Pioneer Staff 3, 45 Basketball 6 years. k.49qyQN.J CLASS ADVISOR Mas. JANICE Z. Mack l20l

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W M ffwf-fr'tff.w'L fu!! .J 'WW-J FREDERIC JAMES FILBERT Fred Fred,', as he is called by everyone, is the assistant editor of the yearbook. Fred is very active in school activities and takes an interest in History, since it is his favorite subject. His favorite sports are basketball, baseball, and football. His am- bition is to see the world, and we feel sure Fred wilbsucceedw Good luck in the future, Fred. Basketball 8 yearsg Senior Play 45 Pioneer Staff 35 Class Ollicer 1, 2, 3, -4-. o And 1' DONALD RUSSELL MEYERS Birdie f'Birdie'l is one of the tallest members of the class of '51 and also co-manager of the boys' basketball team. His favor- ite subject is Industrial Arts. After graduating, Hirdie's ambition is to join the Merchaiit Nlarine, and we are all sure that because of his height he will succeed in the future. Lots of luck to you, Birdie Pioneer Staff 3, 4, Basketball Sth grade, Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3, 49 Senior Play 45 Orchestra 1, ,P J, pf' ??, in ' C fd . ,' 5 A, ' f ' an 'ff rf GUY ELDON MOYER 'C' li Sam,' Sam will always be remembered for his splendid acting ability in the senior play. His favorite subject is Industrial Arts and his favorite sports are basketball and baseball. Sam is also a basketball player. His ambition is to join the Air Force. We all wish Sam good luck in the future. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Pioneer Staff 3, 43 Senior Play +3 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. DALE CHARLES RUNKLE Dale', Dale is one of the tallest members of the class of '51 and is also one of the most valuable players on the boys' basketball team. His favorite sports are skating and basketball, and his favorite subject is Industrial Arts. Dale's ambition is to become a basketball coach, and we all feel sure that with his ability he'll be a success. Best wishes to you, Dale. Basketball 8 years, Pioneer Staff 1, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play -I-g Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4. 1 30.1 Cfwfa l19l I avg?

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CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR In September of 1947, fifteen boys and nine girls entered Auburn High as Freshmen. We held our first class meeting on September 10th and elected the following class officers: FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER President ................... DALE RUNRLE President .................... FRED FILBERT Vive-President ..... ..... F RED FILBERT Vice-President . . . ..... DALE RUNKLE Secretary ....... MARY LoU Yosr Secretary. ...... .... M ARY Lou Yosr Treasurer ................. NANCY DUNRLE Treasurer ................ ELAINE BROMMER Class Reporter ................. INA AUMAN During our Freshman Year we went to Pottsville and visited the Court House, County Jail, and the Republican newspaper office. We held two class parties this year. As Freshmen, we participated in all school activities-girls' and boys' basketball, cheerleading, girls' chorus, orchestra, and Pioneer staff. As Freshmen, We were proud to have two boys-Dale Runkle and Fred Filbert-on the starting Var- sity basketball team. Our first year we regretted losing Nancy Dunkle, Marvin Reichert, John Ving- liasky, William Kline, Ronald Tobias, Betty Minnich, and Mary Lou Yost. SOPHOMORE YEAR On September 15, 1948, We held our first class meeting and elected the following ofiicers: President . ................... FRED FILBERT Seeretary ...................... INA AUMAN Vice-President ............... DALE RUNKLE Treasurer ................ ELAINE BROMMER Our class activities consisted of a hoedown on November 20, 1948, and another on May 18, 1949. We held a Christmas Party on December 21, and another party on February 23, 1949. This year we lost: Claire Kneeream, Ruth Dixon, Nelson Reber, and Gary Rudy. We participated in all school activities-girls' and boys' basketball, cheerleading, girls' chorus, orchestra, and Pioneer staff. Jeanne Sweigert and Ruth Dixon were members of Auburn High's first undefeated girls' basketball team. JUNIOR YEAR Now as dignified Juniors and determined to succeed, we elected the following officers to lead us in our class activities: President ............ . .... FRED FILBERT Treasurer ...... . .. ELAINE BROMMER Vive-President ...... . . . KENNETH BERK Class Reporter . . . .... CALVIN SCHWENK Serretary ....... .............. . INA AUMAN Class Historian .......... ..... D ALE RUNKLE Shortly after the beginning of the school term we received notice that our class rings had arrived. Everyone was pleased with them. Candy was sold at noon and at basketball games and we also par- ticipated in the selling of magazines with the Seniors. Our 'first dance was a hoedown held on Nov- ember 12, 1949. Autograph books called School Daze were sold by the class. Our most enjoyable event of the year was a Christmas Party held December 22nd, We held our second dance, also a hoe- down, on February 18, 1950. Members of the class participated in the following school activities: boys' and girls' basketball, chorus, orchestra, Home Ec. Club, and Pioneer staff. Fred Filbert and Dale Runkle were members of the most successful Varsity basketball team the high school has ever had. In our Junior year we regretted losing one student-Carol Messiier. SENIOR YEAR The first meeting of our Senior year was held September 13, 1950, in Room 202. The class ofiicers remained the same for the Senior year. Only one member was lost during the year, George Reichert. The first activity of the class this year was a hoedown held November 4, 1950. It proved to be a success. The yearbook was begun. The class elected Kenneth Berk, editorg Fred Filbert, assistant editorg Elaine Brommer, business managerg Ina Auman, assistant business manager, Calvin Schwenk, sports editor, and Donald Meyers, assistant sports editor. The Seniors sponsored a second dance on January 26, 1951, sold cards, joined with the Juniors selling magazines, and presented a three-act com- edy, Toby Helps Out. Jeanne Sweigert and Sara Ebling played on the girls' basketball team. Dale Runkle and Fred Filbert were the co-captains of the boys' basketball team. Calvin Schwenk was the team's manager, and Donald Meyers was the assistant. Guy Moyer also played with the team. Ina Auman, Elaine Brommer, and Jeanne Sweigert were members of the girls' chorus. Members of the orchestra were Guy Moyer and Kenneth Berk. Ina Auman was the editor of The Pioneer. Other Senior members on the staff were Elaine Brommer, Sara Ebling, Jeanne Sweigert, and Dale Runkle. The Seniors' trip to Washington was taken May 21 to 23, 1951, with the Seniors of Cass Town- ship, Cressona, and Reilly Township. I2ll