Belleville Mennonite High School - Kish O Vale Yearbook (Belleville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1955 volume:

xr 1, -. f .,F, ' ,iw T ri-ff 'T lm Ez ' Nag, 'S ' ff. . 1 V. ff' J l in 1 W A BELLEVILLE MENNONITE SCHOOL TENTH ANNIVERSARY Committee meetings were held in the summer of 1945 in the interests of starting a Christian school. Clayton Hartzler, Crist Y. Peachey and Abe Yoder were members of this committee. The fol- lowing winter school was held at Whitehall, with John B. Kanagy as teacher. Twenty-eight pupils were registeredg representing fifteen families, A three-room school building south of Belle- ville, was constructed the second year. Rhoda Peachey'was the principal of all nine grades. She also served as teacher. The enrollment increased to one hundred thirty the third year. Another year of high school was added. Lester Zook was the principal and David Kanagy became a Board member. M ln 1948 grades nine and ten were moved to the White Hall school house with AlphieZ.ook as teacher. Nelson Glick became a board member and con- ,struction on the second building was begun. One hundred fifty-three pupils entered the school doors in 1949. The following year the eleventh grade was of- fered for the first time. Malinda Kauffman began to work as the school's secretary in 1951. Our four year high school was approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 1952. This year there were eight teachers serving one hundred seventy-five pupils. The Mattawana pupils joined us, so Charles Kauffman was added to the school board. The constitution was revised and a finance com- mittee was organized. The largest building program which was begun in 1953 includes facilities for a gymnasium, science room, locker rooms, lavatories and two classrooms. A handbook was first published in September of 1954. The 1954 term opened with two-hundred twenty- eight pupils representing ninety-one families., A recent conservative estimate of the schoo1's value has been estimated at S100,000. Floyd Zook Sponsored by URIE PEACHEY FAMILY THE YEARBOOK STAFF PRESENTS . . . THE KI H- -VALE Dolores N. Dolores J. BUSINESS Virginia Peachey Kauffman Kauffman MANAGER LITERARY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDITOR TREASURER EDITOR Nancy Hartzler Louis Peachey Leroy Kauffman Ray French ART EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISING SUBSCRIPTION MANAGER MANAGER Sponsored by MARK R. YODER I 2 THEME .... .. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING TABLE OF CONTENTS The FACULTY ....... ............................................... P ag us climb We begin our climb in the- ELEMENTARY GRADES . . . . . . ntinue our climb in- MOTTO OF SENIOR CLASS- UONWARD WITH CHRIST FORE WORD The following pages do not attempt to portray all the achievements of our senior class during the four years of our high school career. In this yearbook our high school days are likened to a mountain' climb. As each year passes we find ourselves nearer our goal, the mountain top. In addition to helping preserve many enjoyable and valuable school day memories, the nineteen hundred and fifty-five Kish- O-Vale is presented with the desire that it may serve as a challenge to those who have just begun their mountain climbingg that they may continually press onward and upward until as seniors they have reached the goal. Sponsored by DAVID KANAGY FAMILY CJ '34 fllfflflllll xs,'i 252. A . x fx '1 n QJ .'f Alphie A. Zook The senior class of 1955 respectfully wishes to dedicate this edition of the Kish-O-Vale to Alphie Zook, beloved principal and teacher at the Belleville Mennonite School. Without Brother Alphie our school, could not and would not be what it is today. Through his untiring efforts and concern, guarded and guided by his capable leadership and prayers on our behalf our school has grown rapidly in the past. We, as seniors, cannot adequately express the deep appreciation and gratitude we feel for this. But we know as we step out into life that we will be prepared for service by the thorough training we have received at B.M.S. Sponsored by the MATTAWANA STUDENTS MEMORIAM sung,5,,,.T.,yjgf1j'5,51IJ ,,,,,vnxuv- 515357 J' ffEfgEE1s5l'2,?ws? z'lE'X5iPkfi iL::i:::: Wish , 4,L, Zlfllliisx ,wif H ' , 5,5k5,gil:::t:i 2 f,,ss,,e - ., M ' -fu A f-gggg - ,gs15,n1g,eEva - f K J 5254, Q 'Q .., E t 2 Wa , Wrzfi was - L YXQWS E EV :: sz xr: if ',. - fliiiif sviffiiiiiiaivrafz J ,s t W 175.57 25 z'z1w2ssg SN 5 ' 3 i 3 A 7 ff , -. , :zz ,Z 'f.3pg'g:, ' f ,f3g,5Q::5i .Mfr A 1 Z, QItir-Qfliiiffii E 25 1 zz: I t-+4,1..s,,s',,.1s1:::. g,, ' :ffm-1 l . A cgi: Ei sw -4 -Q ,fi . - ' F: , , , ii Af1T11 1- . 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Margaret Mackay 6 W , l r Y 1 ALPHIE ZOOK Principal Eastern Mennonite College Typing Guidance DORCAS ZOOK Eastem Mennonite College Grades Six Xa Seven A FLOYD ZOOK - STANLEY KREIDER Eastem Mennonite College Eastern Mennonite College Science - English Mathematics Science MARGARET CUSTER MRS. LRVIN ROTH Messiah College Elizabethtown College Grades Four :Sz Five Grades Two 85 Three Sponsored by JOHN S. ZOOK FAMILY 8 CLARE MARTIN Goshen College History Bible Librarian ELIZABETH FRYE Goshen College Grade One ZELDA YODER Goshen College Language Social Studies History English q MRS. ELLA HARTZLER - Custodian MALINDA KAUFFMAN Principa1's Secretary MRS. DAVID RHEAM Juniata College Shippensburg College Grades Seven B 84 Eight JOHN BYLER Maintenance Sponsored by PAUL YODER FAMILY i 9 ' SCHOOL BOARD SEATED, Left to Right: C. Clayton Hartzler, Presidentg Jesse Hartzler, Secretary. STANDING: DavidKanagy,Treas- urerg Nelson Glick, Charles Kauffman. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethern to dwell together in unity ...... for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. Psalms 133. As Christians we desire the blessing of the Lord upon our work and service. We need to continually remind ourselves that certain conditions are to be met. The Board has greatly appreciated the support given in various ways by the churches, patrons, teachers and student body. We are fully convinced that this program is of the Lord. May He give each of us a renewed vision of the possibilities and responsi- bilities of providing for our youth an education that is Christ-centered: one that will be a help in building Christian characters and preparing them for a life of service to the glory of God. Jesse I-Iartzler 1 Sponsored by CRIST Y. PEACHEY FAMILY 'IO ZXX X efgjfifffj ,f 2? QV wr BEGIN J fx if gif' 'E oun cum: IN fur- Aj ff fm 2791136 I 1 ,ig I ,--f' -yn-X s A X X - i Egg? Q-Z is f-vf -fix R'. 'e+x i ' 4' if if N sif - 3' 2 M--MJ' .JEE WL i Geri ,,.., I-il ,Q ,Q-f-I' lg! WV X if ' .f--'MX ,f g- ive' iff.. nzmznnnv cmwzs GRADE ONE We are little learners In the sdiool room each day. Yet we know He loves us: And hears us when we pray. We can on1y,do the small things In numbers, writing and reading. But we know He hears us speaking, And we know He hears us singing. So we'l1 sing and speak for Jesusg We'1l read His word and pray. We'11, share with others in their need. And learn about Him every day. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Dale Zook, Anna Lois Peachey, Susan Yoder, Gerald Peachey J ay Irvin Peachey, Darrel King, Shirley F rankhouser, Edith Yoder, Sara Anna Peachey SECOND ROW: Ethel Yoder, Marian Kanagy, Mary Kathryn Hartzler, Conrad Peachey Donald Ray Hartzler, Frank Hartzler, Thomas Byler, Esther Byler, Vivian Peachey Arlene Spicher, Wilma Peachey. THIRD ROW: Miss Frye - Teacher, Peter Weirich Millard Hartzler, Dale Kanagy, Paul Hostetler, Barbara Yoder. NOT INPICTURE: Raymond Zook. Sponsored by TRENNIS KING FAMILY - 12 omxozs Two Ann THREE Now here we are, grades two and three, We are happy and husky and hale, don't you see? Good Morning , we sing each day as we start, In Scripture and prayer we all have a part, Our reading and numbers we do with a will. And at noon we delight our stomachs to fill, And in chewing our food we close our lips tight. Our pleases and 'thank yous we dare not forget, Nor ever be found to worry or fret, Our phonics and Bible we try to do well, And what fun we all have with the words that we spell! God made us, each one, to learn fast or slow, Jesus said, Be kind, so in love we will grow, Lena Roth FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Lee Zook, RoyYoder, Thomas Spicher,.TohnYoder,RoyYoder. I SECOND ROW: James Kanagy, Thomas Zook, Florence Yoder, Orpha Kanagy, Marie Peachey, Susan Spicher, Jean Byler, Patricia Yoder, Helen Glick. THIRD ROW: Vernane King, Joy Yoder,JoyceFrankhouser, Sa1omaYoder, Mary Etta Spicher, Mary Ellen Yoder, Pauline Harshbarger, Sara Anna Hartzler. Charity Peachey, Mrs Irvin Roth - Teacher. FOURTH ROW: Anna Peachey, Shirley Peachey, Donella Kanagy, Gideon Yoder, Dennis King, John B. Peachey, Martha Zook, Delmar Glick, Wilbur Peachey, Martha Peachey, Salina Kanagy, David Peachey, NOT IN PICTURE: Katie Peachey, Linda Peachey. Sponsored by IRVIN RUTH FAMILY 13 GRADES FOUR Ann FIVE Broader! Broader grow the horizons of knowledge. Learning about what other coun- tries do, think, and act has been the experience of fourth and fifth grades. Bells ringing, bursts of laughter, shuffle of feet. and a dead silence announces we are ready for whatever is about to happen. Seventeen hands raised all at once tell that the fourth grade is ready to answer. Fifth grade with twenty pairs of eyes watch to see what the next move will be. Studies take much of our time but above everything else we always try to put Christ first in the school room. Miss' Custer FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Anna Spicher, Harry Lee Renno. Martha Hartzler, Roy N. Yoder, Brenda Frankhouser. SECOND ROW: Esther Peachey, Aquilla Kanagy, Lewis Peachey, Mary Esther Hartzler, Darlis Kanagy, Esther Hartzler. THIRD ROW: Mildred Byler, Nancy Yoder, Marlin Yoder, Elaine Peachey, Audrey Hartzler. Ruth Peachey, Allen Peachey, Stella Peachey, Sylvan Yoder, Miss Custer - Teacher. FOURTH ROW: John Glick, Lee Peachey, Betty Hostetler, Ann Renno, Marjorie Roth, Robert Peachey, Titus Yoder, Alta Sharp, Betty Jane Peachey, FIFTH ROW: Joyce Hartzler, James Byler, Melissa Yoder, Mary Ellen Yoder, Robert Rhodes, Norman Kanagy, Willard Peachey, Marian Peachey. Sponsored- by PAUL RENNO FAMILY 14 GRADES SIX AND SEVEN This year twenty-four sixth graders and nine seventh graders were combined in Room 5. Miss Dorcas Zook was our capable teacher. This year 'in science we did some very interesting things. One of them was drawing weather maps and then taking the weather report over the United States for a month. We also went for a hike and collected butterflies which we brought back to school and motmted. We have had many enjoyable times together this year and are looking forward to many more as we go through school. Kathleen Yoder FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Jonathan Kanagy, Sara Renno. Rosa Yoder, Mary Peachey, Beryl Hartzler, Sanford King. SECOND ROW: Marvin Peachey, Irvin Hartzler, Ronald Kanagy, Donald Ray Hostetler, Edwin Yoder, Roy Kanagy, Omar Zook, Dorcas Zook - Teacher. THIRD ROW: Joseph Hartzler, Lavina Kauffman, Jane Glick, Harold Yoder, Roger Peachey, Carol Shildt, Julia Hartzler, Kathleen Yoder. FOURTH ROW: Verda Hartzler, June Ann Shildt, Naomi Spicher, Ruby Byler, Mary Grace Byler, Darlis Glick, Johnny Peadiey, Glen Zook, Jay Hartzler, Jesse Glick. NOT IN PICTURE: Ronald Yoder. Sponsored by FRED HARTZLER FAMII..Y 15 GRADES SEVEN B AND EIGHT This year the eighth grade and part of the seventh are combined. There are twenty- one eighth grade and eight seventh grade students in our room. - Our capable teachers are Mrs. Rheam who teaches most of our subjects, and Miss Zook who teaches art and music. We have enjoyed much variety in art: we carved designs from soap, and drew pictures. We enjoyed a hike up Jacks Mountain. The many good times we had together will never be forgotten. We want to express our thanks to our teachers and those who have helped make these school days enjoyable as well as profitable. Ruth Hartzler SEATED, Left to Right: Joseph Renno, George Yoder, Carolyn Zook, Allen Yoder, Linus Sharp. FIRST ROW, Standing: Jason Byler, Jay Irvin Roth, Timothy Peachey, Lester Yoder, Byron Zook, Helen Peachey, Anne Yoder, Mrs Jessie Rheam - Teacher. SECOND ROW: Rhoda Peachey, Sara A. Peachey, Ruth Hartzler, Judy Ann Bowsman, Vera King, Donna Zook, Ethel Hartzler. THIRD ROW: Sanford Frankhouser, Leroy Peachey, Thomas Lee.Peachey, Kenneth Hartzler, Walter Peachey, Esther Glick, Irene Kauffman, Lornie Spicher, Catherine Peachey, NOT IN PICTURE: Leonard Yoder. Sponsored by JESSE HARTZLER FAMILY 'I 6 Ri WX Xi X if R unix if M X ML wr courmuz TE y 'aw wk oun cuma m- X M W 2 if 'lv' N KX7 A M f N K ff! 5 AW lg? X, Q' fffkfxf Ak f K ji-Y SX N J RX V ff I 4 - X 9X...... HIGH scHooL r I FRE SHME N R President Gareth French Vice-President William Shoop Secretary-Treasurer Marjorie Peachey CLIMBING We are climbing ever upward As did all the former freshmeng Now with our goal set before us, And with Christ as our daily friend. With Him to guide our steps We gladly face the years, Through hours of study, hours of play, Even if the way, rugged appears. When we finally reach the top, We will all look back and say The things we did as freshmen Helped enrich our lives today. Josephine Kanagy FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Lester Lepley, David Sharp, Gerald Kanagy, Eugene Glick. SECOND ROW: Brenda Kauf- fman, Russell Stoltzfus, Florence Byler, Sara Roth, Kathyrn Hartzler, Elarn Peachey, Sara Anne Yoder. BACK ROW: William Shoop, Jay Metzler, Josephine Kanagy, Marjorie Peachey, Donella Peachey, Gareth French, Urbane Byler, - We, the class of 1958, entered high schoolg eager, energetic freshmen, seeking new opportunities in life. , There were nineteen students in our class that , year. We had seven subjects in our institutional ladder plus many happy experiences with our class- mates. Stanley Kreider was our class advisor. We wish to thank fall those who have helped make our year an enjoyable one. We especially thank the seniors for their good example and extend to them our best wishes. Josephine Kanagy Sponsored by ROY I. PEACHEY F AMILY 'I 8 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS -SOPHOMORES FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Jay Kanagy, Gerald Shildt, Nancy Hartzler, Joanne Peachey, Sara Jane Peachey, Ivan Glick, Donald Peachey. SECOND ROW: Harvey Lee Hartzler, Shirley Rheam, Jane Peachey, Carrie Yoder, Rebecca Yoder, Nancy Yoder, Sally Sharp. THIRD ROW: Sara Peachey, Darlis Peachey, Barbara Byler, Helen Hostetler, Verna Kanagy, Charity Zook, Carolyn Hartzler, Jean Espigh, Timothy Zook. FOURTH ROW: John T. Hartzler, David Shoop, Loren Glide, Lester Hartzler, J. Lorne Peachey. President Lester Hartzler Vice-P resident Carolyn Hartzler Secretary-Treasurer Charity Zook We are a class of mountain climbers, Climbing the mountain of educationg We are willing to help each other With our books and recreation. The top, far away, we will strive to reachg For we all have the responsibility Of pressing onward in this life Developing our every ability. We have climbed long and hard throughout the year. Let's rest during the summer vacationl When school again starts, we'll again all resume Climbing the mountain of education. J. Lorne Peachey As we twenty-eight students think of the end of this year, we think of the few more steps which have been climbed up the motmtain trail to our aim: graduation. On our way to this goal, we have en- joyed Christian fellowship with one another by enthu- siastically participating in the school's activities and classes. We thank the faculty for helping to make our school days ones that will always be remembered. We wish the seniors the best of success in the future. May you always remember to walk in God's will, and he will lead you. Joanne Peachey Sponsored by LESTER ZOOK FAMILY IUNIORS President Leonard Byler Vice-President Marian Glick Secretary Virginia Peachey Treasurer Dolores .T . Kauffman THE GOAL As beginners, we thought it too unreal for speech, A vague, distant promise, with no virtues to teach, None of us thought we could ever reach The Goall lt's root in our hearts had found good soil Not once, in our minds, could discouragem t foil The Goal! But still we followed it through years of toilg en Now that we have one more step to take, The promise no longer seems a fake, For it's shadow gives us more zeal to make The Goall Lord, in they strength we were upward bound, By thy grace shall we take the final round, Till each can in triumph say, I have found The Goall Leonard Byler FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Virginia Peachey, Leonard Byler, Marian Glick, SECOND ROW: Leonard Roth, Joanne Kauffman, Dolores J , Kauffman, Marvin Metzler. As Juniors we have almost come to the end of our high school career. In the past we have been steadily climbing in school and have been made more aware of what we have gained from our faithful teachers. Since there were only seven Juniors this year, the jtmior and senior classes were combined for most of the subjects. Our climbing has been harder than previous years, but with God's help we will successfully reach the top. Our goal is not far in the distance and we know that the hard work we have done this year will prepare us to be mountain-top seniors. Joanne Kauffman Sponsored by JOHN D., ZOOK FAMILY SENIORS President Roy Hartzler Vice-P resident Leroy Kauffman Secretary Dolores N. Kauffman Treasurer Velma Stoltzfus X , FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Velma Stoltzfus, Dolores N. Kauffman, Esther Espigh. BACK ROW: Louis Peachey, Robert Lepley, Jesse Peachey, Raymond French, Leroy Kauf- fman, Roy Hartzler, Ralph Metzler. With a feeling of accomplishment we are now facing life. It was only a formal high school train- ing which has been completed, making us realize that the training afforded us at Belleville Mennonite School has served as a means to help us find our place in life. Looking back upon our four years of high school, we can sum up our efforts in a few words, anticipation, climbing, discouragement, new strength. and finally our goal. With a solid background of Christian teaching and experience, our responsibility, as we stand upon the threshold, is to continue, Onward with Christ . Velma Stoltzfus Sponsored by JOHN D. ZOOK FAMILY ' 21 ON THE THRESHOLD Starting UPWBIQ we struggled, But oft stopped to ponder-- The top seems so far , What's the use? we would wonder. We needed more courage To climb this steep way. God supplied every need with new strength for each day. Looking down from the peak With anxiety, we thrill. We stand on the threshold Of life, in God's will. Velma Stoltzfus Class Flower - Pink Carnation Class Colors - Blue and Silver ONWARD WITH CHRIST EST HER ELIZABETH ESPIGH Librarian 4g Fri. Mom. Dev. 4. Unique giggle . . neatnessand friendliness characterize her . . her height aids her on the basketball floor. RAYMOND EARL FRENCH Lit. lg Kish-O-Vale 4g Fri. Mom. Dev. 2g News 8s Views 2, 3g Quartet 2, 4g Quintet 1, 3g Social3g Usher 4. Possesses a beautiful tenor voice . . loves to tease . . lots of fun . . ar- tistic . . assistant chorus director. ROY THOMAS HARTZLER News 8a Views lg Fri. Morn. Dev. 2g Social 3g Ath. 35 Kish-O-Vale 2, 4. Capable leader . . well groomed . . E. M.C. bound . . mischievous blue eyes . . a real gentleman. Sponsored by MR. AND MRS. S. E. PEACHEY 22 DOLORES NADINE KAUFFMAN Fri. Mom. Dev. lg Lit. 2g News 8: Views 2,3g Sextet lg Kish-O-Vale 3, 4g Quartet 2, 3, 4. Engaging smile . . studious . . enjoys music . . lover of nature . . cute dimples . . anticipates nursing. RAYMOND LEROY KAUFFMAN Ath. 2g Usher 3g Social 4g Quartet 4g Kish-O-Vale 4g Quintet 3. Shy until you learn to know him . . baseball fan . . releases muchener- gy in sports . . blond hair and blue eyes. CLASS ONWARD WITH CHRIST ROBERT LEE LEPLEY News 8: Views 3, 4. Enjoys aeronautics . . bashful but has a spark of mischievousness when once acquairyed with . . owner of a crew-cut. RALPH LEON METZLER News 85 Views 33 Kish-O-Vale 3. Sincere Christian. . chief interest is carpentry . . alert in class . . quiet and reserved but friendly. or '55 JESSE KORE PEACHEY Ath. 3: Bus Patro14g Social 4g Usher 4. Sociable . . ownerof red conver- tible . . only boy in Spainsh class . . hasalot of female friends . . makes good in all his subjects. LOUIS SANFORD PEACHEY Usher 2g Ath. 3g News 8s Views 3g Kish-O-Vale 35 4g Fri. Mom. Dev. 4g Quartet 4. Has dark wavy hair . . driver of two-tone Plymouth . . neat and dressy . . excelsinathletics . . up- holds his opinions. VELMA LORRAINE STOLTZFUS News 8a Views 1, 2, 3, 4g Sextet lg Quartet 2, 3, 45 Kish-O-Vale 2g Lit. 2,3: Fri. Morn. Dev. 3. Pleasant personality . . ready for a good time . . a whiz at the piano . . plans to go to college. Sponsored by BYRON PEACHEY FAMILY 23 f3hQM- 1 Jess RQIPH Larov A Vllvza 24 R14 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1951 twelve Freshmen entered Belleville Mennonite High School. We were: Dolores N. Kauffman, Velma Stoltzfus, Esther Espigh, Ray- mond French, Roy Hartzler, Leroy Kauffman, Mar- vin Roberts, Marlin Yoder, Robert Lepley, Louis Peachey, Ralph Metzler and Aaron Yoder. Under the guidance of our teachers: Floyd Zook, Edgar Clemens and Louis Peachey we studied algebra, biology, American History, English and the Bible. We took time out from our regular classes to visit the nursery at Greenwood Furnace and the American Viscose Corporation at Lewistown. These field trips gave us a better understanding of the industries and natural resources of Pennsylvania. Two of our original class members- -Marlin Yod- er and Aaron Yoder--did not join us at the begirming of the Sophomore year. That year our class schedule included English, typing, Pennsylvania History, civics, general science and Bible. Edgar Clemens, Alphie Zook, Zelda Yoder, Floyd Zook and Jacob Weirich were our teachers. In February we accepted Judge Lehman's invitation to observe a court session at the Mifflin County court house. All of us returnedi to Belleville Mennonite School the fall of 1953 with new enthusiasm, knowing that before the year was over we would have avail- able additional recreation facilities. To the sounds of pounding hammers and workmen's voices we prepared our experiments for chemistry, our con- versations for Spanish, our panel discussions for Problems of Democracy, and our class discussions for Bible Doctrine. We enjoyed a field trip to the Fiberglass factory at Huntingdon during its tenth anniversary celebration. All of us reported for the refreshments and souvenirs which were provided by the company. At the beginning of our Senior year Jesse Peachey, a former student at B.M.S., joined our class but Marvin Roberts did not return. There were several changes in the faculty also. Edgar Clemens, our former English teacher, was replaced by Stanley Kreider, Clare Martin taught in the history and Bible departments. We energetically tackled the problems presented to us in our English, Spanish, Algebra, World History, Bible and Physics classes. Memories of aching muscles after a hard climb to the top of Stone Mountain or Jacks Mountain on school hikes, singing together the choruses and great hymns of the church during chorus practice and programs, and pet peeves and jokes of our teachers will be remembered long after we forget many of the things which we have studied these four years. Our high school experiences were climaxed with a three day trip to New York City near the and of the school term. There we had the oppor- tunity of enjoying the subtle taste of Chinese food, the excitement of a hurrying city as we stood on a street corner on Times Square, the rhythm and atmos- phere of a ferry on a evening ride to Staten Island, the music of a Carnegie Hall performance and the serenity and majesty of the city's great cathedrals. Now that our high school career has ended we pause to relive in our minds, the interesting and stimulating experiences which we have shared with each other and to express our concern that the future graduates may be enriched by the Christian fellowship which we have experienced at Belleville Mennonite School. Esther Espigh Sponsored by DAVID YODER FAMILY c'La.s.s 0 J , , A some I2 w' a P r f sf Utfm fffoffzpb q vs. fig 3 Jiljf gdgljfj flag! A GOA gdff 13 za je - un.-e. 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Faithful missionary nurse giving her time in a foreign field. Working as a clerk in a department store in Lewistown. Music teacher of all the grades at Belleville Mennonite School lndustrious, married farmer and B.M.S.'s photographer. Owner of a carpenter shop at Mattawana, Pennsylvania. Expert commercial airplane pilot. Another excellent teacher at Belleville Mennonite School. Belleville Mennonite School's first Home Economics teacher. CLASS WILL The class of 1955 wishes to bestow its many and extraordinary characteristics and abilities to those who dare to follow in their steps. Esther Espigh wills her love for crew-cuts to Joanne Kauffman. From Raymond French comes a very unusual musical talent which graciously goes to Leonard Byler Roy Hartzler possesses a great love for teasing which he leaves to everyone he meets To Virginia Peachey goes Dolores Nellie Kauffman's well beloved nick-name. Leroy Kauffman confers his blue-eyes and blond hair to Darlis Peachey. Robert Lepley wishes to bequeath his airplane knowledge to Dolores .T . Kauffman Jesse Peachey respectfully wills his ability for making feminine friends to Leonard Roth To Marian Glick, Ralph Metzler leaves his alertness in Algebra class. Louis Peachey imparts his waves to the first girl who clips them. It's Velma Stoltzfus's desire to present Marvin Metzler with her talent in Spanish Sponsored by CLAYTON HARTZLER FAMILY 27 OUR GOAL Our goal--at last we, as seniors have reached it! Now, we are sitting on a mountain peak reviewing our climb during the past four years. Since we are on top of the High School Mountain we have a greater vision of other mountains in life yet to be climbed. We know that with Gocl's help we shall successfully climb these also. We sincerely hope you have enjoyed reviewing, in this yearbook, our climb with us as much as we seniors have enjoyed the climb. Compliments of M. AND M. STORE of McVeytown, Pennsylvania 28 3 J X , , 1 Z f XX f X x l' f f N X Z X ,Y W kb fx 1 Q ' X Z dIMf5,,,..-.,..fA.? X if XQWD ' W Music Acnvmzs MIXED CHORUS GIRLS' SEXTET Boys' QUARTH anus' QUARTET Sponsored by GLICK FAMILY NEWS AND VIEWS The News and Views is a monthly paper published by capable students of our school. Editor....... Associate Editors Sports Editor . . Art Editor . . Typists . . Reporters . . . Pressmen . . . Sponsor . . . . STAFF Sponsored by JESSE E. PEACHEY FAMILY 31 . Velma Stoltzfus . . . Leonard Byler Carrie Yoder . . . Russell Stoltzfus . . . Shirley Rheam . . . Joanne Kauffman Leonard Roth Marvin Metzler . . . . . . Marian Glick Carolyn Hartzler Eugene Glick Irene Kauffman Jesse Glick Jane Glick . . Robert Lepley Jay Kanagy Miss Zelda Yoder FRIDAY MORNING DEVOTIONS Every school day is begun with devotions, but Friday mornings we have special programs in which the students participate. Visiting speakers also give us short messages during this period. ' dents feel that we have greatly benefited by these devotional periods. They U ' developed our minds spiritually, but have also urged us on in the stuuy t. 41's Word We are thankful for the many guest speakers, who have challenged us in our Christian lives, and have encouraged us to press forward in service for our Master. Louis Peachey Sponsored by DR. and MRS. .T . JAMES BRENNEMAN and FAMILY 32 VITARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Though we students learn to know themolecular theory, and the formula for the area of a triangle, and have not literary, we are bookworms. And though we be gifted with musical talent, and understand the life cycle of a worm, and have memorized the book oflohn, and are not members of literary, we are yet lacking. And though we speak Spanish fluently, hit softballs mightily, and study government continually, and take not part in literary, our personalities suffer. Literary provides us with opportunities to interpret poems, as well as storiesg lit- erary does not waste our timeg literary does not weaken our faith, is not worthless. Literary is quite helpfulg in literary we sing, listen to panel discussions, learn to speak with courage before a group, and acquire a balanced outlook. We Vitarians listen to quartets, look at slides, live our motto, and sing with meaning our theme song. Now we are students, young: but soon we shall be adults. Now we are learning many things, but we hope soon to gain more experience. And now we learn in English, Algebra, and literary, and in many othersg but we will not give up our Vitarian spirit. Mr. Kreider Sponsored by HARVEY PEACHEY FAMILY 33 SOCIAL We studi'ed hard our lessons to learn, Now in the rugged road it's time for a turn. A social we'l1 have on a grand Friday night! How about going on a long moonlight hike? Or a skating we'1l go while the stars brightly shine We are looking forward to having a nice time. It's cold, so a program we'll anticipate! A skit by the teachers or by our classmates: The teachers are busy preparing for test. So we'l1 give it to students, who do their best. Stories and readings our friends will be bringing, The halls will also resound with our singing. Let's have ice cream and pop, for I have a hunch That it's going to please the entire bunch. Talents and interests we've shared with each other Our gaining of new friends has gone a bit farther, And memories of our fellowship will remain To carry us through 1ife's sunshine and rain. Darlis Peachey Sponsored by STEPHEN KAUFFMAN FAMILY 34 u ATHLETICS The duty of the athletic committee is to take care of the sports equipment. This includes keeping it in good condition and seeing that it is placed inside the building after games. We are very grateful to the school board and patrons for making it possible to have a wide variety of sports equipment in our school. Our special thanks go to them for the gymnasium where we can play basketball, shuffleboard, ping-pong and volleyball when it is rainy or cold outside. We are provided with tournaments in shuffleboard and ping-pong in which we have an opportunity to show our skill. Playing togetherteaches us cooperation with our fellow players and refreshes our minds and bodies, making us able to study better. Elam Peachey Sponsored by LEROY HARTZLER FAMILY 35 BUS PATROLS AND BUS DRIVERS This year, for the first time, Six boys were chosen as bus patrols. There are two boys assigned to each bus, one to Sit in the front and one in the back. It is their duty to keep the children from getting into mischief and to see that everyone has a seat. We also try to help prevent accidents by help- ing them across the road. 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Lewistown's Leading Department Store Central Pennsylvania's Most Popular Store DA K and C0 Stores at Lewistown, Huntingdon, State College, Bellefonte C ompliment s of 'l'0M JOHN 0N HOE S'l'0RE Shoes for entire family Since 185 1 Lewistown, Pa, KAUFFMA S' Musical Instruments and Furniture Pianos and Organs Living Room, Bed Room and Dining Room Furniture Maytag Washers Dependable for over 68 years in Lewistown BOB DAVI Men's and Boys' Wear We fit the men most store's forget. Lewistown, Pa, C ornplirnents of BRI DLE' HARDWARE Phone 49 -R Reedsville, Pa. FLEMI G'S ERVICE TATIO BRYER'S Ice Cream Bar C ornplirnent s of ROYALE DAIRY Lewistown, Pa. Where You Can Buy What is Advertised PENN FURNITURE CO 19 East Market Street Phone Reedsville 200 Phone - 6731 Lewistown Pa I g -,, I ZOOK 'S GARAGE Belleville, Pa, RUSSLER'S STORE Meat and Groceries Belleville, Pa, O, B, PEACHEY Belleville, Pa. I I SAMUEL A, CRISSMAN Service Station General Repair Work Phone 44R Belleville, Pa MACLAY Sz SON McCormick Farm Equipment Efficient Repair Service International Refrigeration Belleville, Pa. Reedsville, Pa C ornpliments of DAVE'S BARBER SHOP Belleville, Pa, M, W, UPDEGROVE General Hardware Phone 132 Belleville, P PE TE 'S SHOE SERVICE New Shoes, Rubbers and Shoe Repairing When You Think of Your Feet, Think of Pete. C ornpliments of Mr, and Mrs. Roy Stuck HARMON'S SERVICE STATION Cities Service Belleville, Pa, 46 GANOE MOTOR INC. RAGER's Minneapolis - Moline Complete Home Furnishing . Sales and Service Phone 6962 DeSoto Plymouth 501 Electric Avenue I 1018-29 S, Main Street Lewistown, Pa, , Phone 6723 Lewistown, Pa, Compliments of KA-VEE FRANK CAMPBELL Belleville, Pa, ICE CREAM CO. Belleville, Pa. Compliments of THE HILL STORE E. R. RHODES 8: SON Joseph S. McNabb Penzoil Belleville, Pa, Belleville, Pa, WILT'S JEWELRY STORE Lewistown, Pa. Compliment sl I of WILLIAM F. 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