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

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SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY ik It is the year of 1957, and a beautiful evening in Iune. Everywhere in the vicinity of Auburn are huge posters reading, Gala Reunion. Many days ago, invitations were sent to all former pupils urging them to attend and particularly stressing an evening of wonderful entertainment. The hour for the great event has arrived. Every seat in the vast new auditorium is filled, and all are eagerly awaiting the performance in which many delightful surprises have been promised. The stage is decorated with flowers. lt is truly a festive occasion. Seated in the audience are many celebrities. As I look about me, I see a number of my old classmates. There is Neal Boi-key, who is now playing basketball for the Warriors, and in his spare time coaches the varsity basketball team at Penn State. The ladies occupying the front seats are all dressed so becomingly that they arouse my curiosity. I am told their attire comes from the very select, not to say the most expensive, shop of Anna Klingerf' who designs gowns for all the best-dressed women in the country. She is here herself and looks very chic. Seated near her is Iohn Mengelf' who owns his own barber shop. We all recognize him by his familiar laugh. Another celebrity I saw was Earl Faust, three times Governor of the State of Cal- ifornia, and leader of the new progressive party. His motto is all for one and that one me. Imagine my surprise when I see '-'Lee Fesslern coming toward me. He is dressed in a stunning uniform and looks as handsome as ever. He is a captain in the U. S.A. Walk- ing next to him is his life-long buddy, George Seiler, a noted welder who is famous for his wonderful welding technique. l have already talked to our former classmate, Marion Sowersf' who is now a pri- vate secretary to the head of the RCA Victor Corporation. Two people now entering and receiving a warm reception from the committee at the door are Beverly Seiler and Verna Trumbo, who are superintendents of nurses in the Philadelphia General Hospital. If there are any accidents tonight, we feel sure the sufferers will be properly attended to with Beverly and Verna on the job. And now the entertainment is to begin. There is a hushed expectancy. The lights in the auditorium fade and the footlights flash on. Before the packed house appears a tall, dignified figure, who makes an eloquent address of welcome. It is indeed our classmate, Harold Marbargerf' who has fulfilled his life ambition by becoming a Colonel in the U. S. A. F. Oh, before I forget to mention it, the music for the program is provided by Kathleen Sowers, who is now featured as a singer for Guy Lombardo's orchestra. Next comes a big surprise. The speaker for tonight is none other than our own pal, Pearl Kilmer, who will tell us of the many thrills and adventures she has had while in the W.A.F.'s. This brings to the end our successful reunion. The entire audience rises and sings our Alma Mater. lt has been a real delight to see all of our old friends once again. -22.-

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CLASS HISTORY Pk FRESHMAN YEAR In September of 1948, twenty boys and girls entered Auburn High School as freshmen. The Class of '52 held their first class meeting on September 15th and elected the following officers: President. .................. Neal Borkey Treasurer ................. Anna Klinger Vice-President .... ..... M ary Wargo Reporter .......... .... B everly Seiler Secretary ....... ....... V erna Trumbo Historian ............... Kathleen Sowers Adviser ............. Mr. Iohn Kopenhaver During the freshman year we went to Pottsville and visited the Court House, County Iail, City Hall, Republican newspaper office, and Yuengling's Ice Cream Plant. We had a class party this year. Members of our class participated in the following activities: Orches- tra, Chorus, the Pioneer, F. H. A., and Girls' and Boys' Basketball. Beverly Seiler, Anna Klinger, Pearl Kilmer, and Marion Sowers were members of Auburn High's undefeated bas- ketball team. This year we regretted losing Francis Heim and Richard Long. SOPHOMORE YEAR On September 14, 1949, we held our Hrst class meeting for the year and elected the fol- lowing officers: President. ......... .... N eal Borkey Treasurer . . . . ..... Anna Klinger Vice-President. .... ..... B everly Seiler Reporter .......... ...... M ary Wargo Secretary ........ ...... V erna Trumbo Historian ............... Kathleen Sowers Adviser .............. Mr. Frederick Krauss Our class activities consisted of two hoedowns and a record dance. We also sold Holly Wreaths. During the year, members of our class took part in Girls' and Boys' Basketball, Pioneer, Chorus, Orchestra, F. H. A., and High School Play. This year we lost William Moyer, Mary Wargo, and Roland Zeckman. IUNIOR YEAR Now as dignified juniors and determined to succeed, we elected the following officers: President. ....,............. Neal Borkey Treasurer ................. Anna Klinger Vice-President. ............ Beverly Seiler Reporter. ............... Kathleen Sowers Secretary ...... V. . . ...... Verna Trumbo Historian ................ Marion Sowers Adviser .............. Mr. Frederick Krauss In October of this year our class rings arrived. We were all pleased with them. We par- ticipated in selling magazines with the seniors. We also had two hoedowns, a bake sale, and sold school hats durin the year. Members of the class took part in F. H. A., Chorus, Orches- tra, Girls' and Boys' Basketball, Pioneer. At the end of this year we regretted losing Carl Bailey, Elwood Singley, and Kathryn Long. SENIOR YEAR At last! The senior class of '52 in A. H. S. was out to make the best of our last year. We decided to keep the same officers as last year. We now have twelve members left. We had a hoedown on October 14th. Our senior play, Spring Fever, was held on November 16th. We also joined the juniors in selling magazines. The class elected Verna Trumbo, editor: Neal Borkey, assistant editor: Beverly Seiler, business manager: Marion Sowers, assistant business manager: Pearl Kilmer, sports editor: Lee Fessler, assistant sports editor: for the yearbook staff. Pearl Kilmer, Beverly Seiler, Anna Klinger, Marion Sowers, played on the girls' basketball team. Verna Trumbo and Kathleen Sowers were managers. Neal Borkey, Lee Fessler, George Seiler, and Harold Marbarger played on the boys' varsity basketball team. Iohn Mengel was a manager. Verna Trumbo was editor of the Pioneer. Members of our class took part in all activities of the school. -21-

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?' 'L A 112 2 -be J I CLASS WILL Pk We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-two, realize that our days at Auburn High School are coming to an end, do hereby make the fol- lowing bequests: FIRST: To our dear ALMA MATER, we wish success in educating our underclassmates. SECOND: To MR. KRALISS, our principal, who had been our class adviser in our sophomore and junior years, we bestow the patience and understanding. THIRD: To the FACULTY, We wish them the patience and under- standing to the underclassmates. FOI,IRTI'Iz To the IUNIOR CLASS, we wish continued success in publishing an annual. FIFTH: To the SOPHOMORE CLASS, we will our money-making schemes. SIXTH: To the FRESHMAN CLASS, we bequeath the opportunity of being high and mighty seniors some day. SEVENTH: INDIVIDUAL BEQLIESTS: 1. NEAL BORKEY'S athletic ability to FLOYD FIDLER. 2. EARL FALIST'S quietness to SHIRLEY SEILER. 3. LEE FESSLER'S blonde hair to GERALD TROUTMAN. 4. PEARL KILMER'S basketball technique to EILEEN ROGERS. 5. ANNA KLINGER'S good marks to ROBERT STEVENS. 6. HAROLD MARBARGERS Math ability to IAMES SEIGFRIED. 7. IOHN MENGEL'S height to ATHENA FRYER. 8. BEVERLY SEILER'S wittiness to CHARLES ZECKMAN. 9. GEORGE SElLER'S driving ability to HAROLD DEIBERT. 10. KATHLEEN SOWERS'S singing talent to PATSY REBER. ll. MARION SOWERS'S sense of humor to CLAIRE HOLITZ. 12. VERNA TRUMBO'S yearbook worries to next year's editor. We, the Class of '52, Seniors of Auburn High School, being of sound mind, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament. -23.-