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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1956 volume:

i 1, Qi i A I 1 3 i , X Belleville, Mennonite School has grown FIRST BUILDING SECOND BUILDING db JACOB P YO E FAMILY Dedicated To 0ur Dear arents . We, the class of 1956, do humbly and gratefully dedicate this issue ofthe Kish-O-Vale to you, Our Mothers and Fathers. We wish to do this as an expression of our love and appreciation for you, Our Christian education would have been impossible without your guidance and never- ending sacrifices. As seniors, we can never fully repay you for Lhis, but we believe God will reward your efforts. Sponsored by ELAM GLICK FAMILY THEIVIE- GROWING Ta L, Ie of Contents The ADM! NISTFUXTIUN .mls our Gmwilq B.,C,i,,,gf,,C1 MCELEME mmm GR f-xmas, Conzfm, in ff,eHlf5H sc:-IUUL Avvcl Broaclehin? will!! SNAPBHUT5 am, ADS SCAOOI MONO' TAY Pxforfmlds Tzfutgin Sponsored by M. AND M. STORE of McVeytown, Pennsylvania' skmbil gw-, a-- .... , . . ,W 1- I K R. WW Q 5:5 JK 11, K 52 ffiif 1 9.51. .iXM.9..,Xf.g1,' 1 -H kg, ,,.,,3.1 ...- .mit .. f 'i,BI9'L ' fZSir:2'f' , V 'V 5,,,..iL,1:5. ' Q 1 A ' Y fs' V' ., -zvpee.-:fb -W 'I ,Wi - 2 , ,, -I ,126-QA L wo: -4 j,J,a.., f Swrzml Q' M, i -' Q ,':!2'f' '- ,. M x N Q ., 2 mmm Q ,. exif! QW' ?' 'A M5,f ' i2:WW: E'E::f ri iY533'3 f L.-M !'? A , N C fs xi ' 3 H '4- -L. we., w , . , . . V w gwwrgz' .x ., mAf'1 I- an V '4 ,Q 1 2 WH- if ,va ,I , ., U fx. L, ,:. fm Sufi adv? -if, ,. t,..,-,. J... M. ag .lk ,, ag .. .11 ,1 Q I , ' f ii 4 '?,.g..5:1r-,e wig! .45 ' ,b f-as-o..afsi:211f:-7, e ,jaw 393.94 if5.'.r,g-lgufrf .iff 'xi 4 NLS: Xi-nav I LI ii in ' sf: 'X - f 1 ff, vg. -tg? xv - . x 0 as Pr - X .1 ,: W aw 5 5 ,g r 9,4,g,fwf, 1 'vii-64?-'UE' Q' wage-fvff H L - X mt! ,M ,f,.,.'. ' The Administration Aids 0111? Growth Board of Education In this twentieth century in which we are living there is a conflict--not a conflict between the North, South, East, or West, but one between the flesh and the Spirit. In Galatians 5:17 we read-- For the flesh Iusteth against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh . . . To the Seniors and the future classes who are anticipating graduation we want to say that there are greater factors ln life than receiving diplomas. We must be on guard daily against the suggestions of the flesh. All of us are either denying the flesh or denying our Heavenly Father. We want to say thank you to all who have helped to make this educational program possible. Nelson Glick SEATED, Left to Right: C. Clayton Hartzler, President: Jesse Hartzler, Secretary. STANDING: David Kanagy, Treasurer: Nelscn Glick, Charles Kauffman. Sponsored by JESSE GLICK FAMILY r Mr. Laurie Mitton, Principal PRINCIP ,S MESSAGE Many students approach their graduation with mixed emotions. Graduation is both a sad and a happy time for all of us. lt ls sad because good friends part to go their separate ways--happy because twelve years of hard work are over. I would like to call to your attention the following points: 113 There is no substitute for real spirituality. Q29 There is no substitute for intellectual development, CBJ There is no substitute for work. All three are essential if you wish to be an educated person. If one is neglected your education is faulty. I trust that in the last twelve years you have all come to appreciate these three truths and that you will go forth from these halls of learning to serve Christ and His Church in true humility and sincerity. Malinda Kauffman, Secretary Sponsored by S. E. PEACHEY FAMILY .t ALPHIE ZOOK JIVZQSXQLA YODER STANLEY KREIDER Eaatem Mennonite College G n College Eastem Mennonite College Music W History Mathematica Typing Language Science Social Studies Physical Education Physical Education W X Girls Health Boys Health Sponsored by FRED HARTZLER FAMILY apahle eaehers s MRS, RONALD NORRIS , Eastem Mennonite College SHIRLEY KAUFFMAN Goshen College . Eastern Mennonite College Grades Seven Ba. Eight Grades Sixsn seven A LAURA WEAVER FLOYD ZOOK Eastern Mennonite College Eastem Mennonite College English Science Librarian of 1955 and 1956 Messiah College MRS- IRVIN ROTH Eastern Mennonite College Euzabe'-hfown COHCEC Grades Four Sn Five Grade! TWO si Three Sponsored by PAUL RENNO FAMILY MARIAN YODER Eastem Mennonite College Grade One Music School Hymn 'Each me,0LorJ Psqlfzr Jlsaq-lu P Homrook mi Lgtpiml x O L 75:44 we 0 Lvhfif wa, of 717124, AIJKVJH ff 1.171 fjffgon-m.mJ-mwv1Sfm4f1Ene auflg Fil- fn 71.1 1.7501 'I no any fy-'s 6-nn. van- I - -I , I lane ng !7imn-fin 1-my re-fruelazd-flu-, iz ny!!-cm: . F, i 9. 6 FFFFHCL IFVVI 454,34 5 Q alijil I Ml' mf J -,vvrfg Uni' I -may -ff?-'J -6,-f law mg faq tlall le 5 Give we J lcJrf illf' be. -ll, an 1 uf. ffffli 0 ht' T47 su- - uqnt Jia-Qc-nafi.lY 'Hr-fvri 75 li'-mu Tin, pre 'cdffff 'S' ' FFFEFI gs IQQJLFE IE 3 5, Q 0 I7 ov- Ani, Cie bl Jn 7111 -- Ar -,f1Q,,,l-ig, loves TL win, F7-an M-em-fu! and en -W, -f',..., Pnve Tzq Un-4, lwlflus fa gal- I -fear lg fgj I JG'lff'C, fl 'Fifa RA fhf Plkff-395-71455 F55 EQEEFFH Sponsored by SOLOMON PEACIQHEY FAMILY Qs Beginningi Elem N QW ' X Q n the entary Grades FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Annas Yoder, Dennis Peachey, Dale Zook, Dwight Peachey, Paul Zook David Spicher, Alta Peachey. SECOND ROW: J ohnKanagy, Betty Peachey, Jean Zook, Thomas Renno, Charlotte Hoslerler, Gladys Yoder, Paul Spicher. THIRD ROW: Miss Yoder, Teacher, Edinh Harrzler, Joanne Zook, Ralph Hartzler. Ralph Yoder, Lloyd Zook, Joyce Peachey. 4 , ww: I2 Spunscred by JOHN S. ZOOK FAMILY FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Wilma Peachey, Darlene French, Twila Byler, Raymond Zook, Joyce Frankhouser, Dale Kanagy, Susan Yoder, Ethel Yoder, Edith Yoder, Arlene Spicher, Gerald Peachey, Vivian Peachey, Frank Hartzler, Conrad Peachey. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Roth, Teacher: Anna Lois Peachey, Sara Anne Peachey, Shirley Frankhouser, Mary Kathryn Hartzler, ,Tay Irvin Peachey. Susan Yoder, Katie Peachey, Donald Hartzler, Charity Peachey, Tommy Zook, Shirley Peachey. Mary Ellen Yoder, David Peachey. THIRD ROW: Esther Byler, Joy Yoder, Darrel King, John S. Yoder, Marian Kanagy, Salina Kanagy, Barbara Yoder. Roy S. Yoder. Millard Hartzler, Donella Kanagy, Anna Mary Peachey, Mary Ezra Spicher. Grades Two and Three Sponsored by DAVID YODER FAMILY FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Roy L. Yoder. Wilbur Peachey, Saloma Yoder, Sara Anna l-lartzler, Brenda Frankhouser, Martha Peachey, Vernane King, Marie Peachey, Harry Lee Renno, Helen Glick. SECOND ROW: Miss Custer, Teacher: Mellissa Yoder, Dennis King, Martha Hartzler, Audrey Hartzler, Elaine Peachey, Marlin Yoder. Thomas Spicher, J ohn B. Peachey, Joyce Hartzler, Nancy Yoder, Betty Jane Peachey, Gideon Yoder. THIRD ROW: Glen Byler, Jean Byler. Patricia Yoder, Rhoda Byler, Lee Zook, Betty Hostetler, Mary Ellen Yoder, Ruth Peachey, Alta Sharp, James Byler, John Glick, Delmar Glick. NOT IN PICTURE: Linda Peachey. Grades Fnur and Five I 3' s.'...rH WP R ir' Y WJ' ' A Q. ' L W Q 'W fs- ff 1 5- Y I4 Sponsored by TRENNIS KING FAMILY FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Sylvan Yoder, Lewis Peachey, Anna Spidier, Rachel Spicher, Mildred Byler, Marian Peachey, Marjorie Roth, Robert Peachey, Allen Peachey. SECOND ROW: Miss Kauffman, Teacher, Titus Yoder, Esther Peachey, Jane Glick, Sara Renno. Stella Peachey, Esther Hartzler, Darlis Kanagy, Ann Renno, Harold Yoder, Lee Peachey. THIRD ROW: Ronald Kanagy, Kathleen Yoder, Naomi Spicher, Rodger Peachey, Aquilla Kanagy, Glen Zook, Robert Rhodes, Willard Peachey. Norman Kanasy. Julia Hartzler, Mary Esther Hartzler. Grades Six and Seven 'E'-,M V ' v . - , 2- - 9, - 'ri ' ' ' fpgd., ' 'bw ' Q 5. al '- HK. ,e,5::?i.'f S A 'Z t' F,-53 1 1 'Q 25539 N - R wtfsrsiiwsi . ,gm 21 s ' I Sk. 15 Sponsored by BYRON PEACHEY FAMILY FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Ronald Yoder, Omar Zook, Donald Hostetler, Edwin Yoder, Roy David Yoder, Lavina Kauffman, Mary Peachey, Rosa Yoder, Mrs. Norris, Teacher, SECOND ROW: Marvin Peachey, Sanford King, Timothy Peachey, Joseph Hartzler, Verda Hartzler, Carolyn Zook, Beryl Hartzler, Darlis Glick, Ruby Byler, Sharon French. THIRD ROW: J. I. Roth, Jonathan Kanagy, Linus Sharp, Walter Peachey, John Peachey, Jesse Glick, J. irvin Hartzler, Judy Bowsman, Rhoda Peachey. Mary Grace Byler. Grades Seven B and Eight 5 :- V ,yr I6 Sponsored by DAVID KANAGY FAMH..Y XXX WX . I I W 5 d X X 1 ' Q C mi iginth nghsh 1 Alreadyl Yes, here we are-freshmen, As we look back we can see where we have grown in wisdom and understanding. but in all this we WAHI our lives President - Kenneth Hartzler ever to radiate forth the love of Christ. Vice-President - Thomas Peaches' We want to thank our teachers for all the en- 56Cl'BIHl'Y'Tl'C3Sl1l'el' ' Cafhefille PQHCTIGY couragement and help they have given us. They have helped us to go forward in life with a willingness to help others. with regret we see this year, with all its pleasant activities, come to a close. We extend our best wishes to the senior class as they prepare their lives in service for Him. F R E S ll Ethel Hartzler FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Ruth Hartzler, Ethel Hartzler, Lomie Spicher, Irene Kauffman, Anne Yoder, Helen Peachey, SECOND ROW: Leonard Yoder, Joseph Renno, Allen Yoder, Richard Kauffman, Lester Yoder, Jason Byler, Byron Zook, Catherine Peachey. THIRD ROW: Thomas Lee Peachey, Kenneth Hartzler, Jay Metzler, George Yoder, Esther Glick, Vera Kinl. Sara A. Peachey. Sponsored by MRS. VERNA YODER FAMILY FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Eugene Glick, Brenda Kauffman, Sara AnnaYoder, Kathyrn Hartzler, Lester Lepley. SECOND ROW: Florence Byler. Marjorie Peachey. Donella Peachey, Sara Roth, Joesphine Kanagy, Gerald Kanagy. THIRD ROW: Elam Peachey, Chester Peachey, David Shoop, William Shoop, Urbane Byler, Gareth French. This year we. as sophomores, continued our growth which we began in our freshman year. In the next two years of our high school career we want to continue to grow stronger. We have greatly enjoyed this year with its socials and parties and regret to see it go so quickly. we want to express our appreciation to our teachers and all who have helped us along in our growth this year. We extend our sincere congratulations to the seniors and wish them success in life. as they continue to give Their Lives for Christ. Donella Peachey 0PIl0 IIRES President - Eugene Glick Vice-President - Elam Peachey Secretary-Treasurer - Donella Peachey Sponsored by ELAM PEACHEY FAMILY FIRST ROW Left to Right Sally Sharp Sara Jane Peachey, Carrie Yoder, Rebecca Yoder, Nancy Hartzler Joanne Peachey Ivan Glick. SECOND ROW: Jean Espigh, Barbara Byler, Sara Peachey Verna Kanagy Carolyn Hartzler, Darlis Peachey, J. Lorne Peachey. THIRD ROW: Charity Zook, Helen Hosteller Harvey Lee Hartzler, Lester Harnzler, Loren Glick, Jdln T. During the past three years of our school life each one of us has been growing spiritually, mentally, socially, und physically. Even 'as Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man, so we wish to follow His example and keep on growing more every day. We express our graxirude to our parents, the school board, and Lhe faculty for the wonderful facilities which have helped make this growth possible. As the seniors graduate and go out into life, we wish them the best of success. May they let God lead each step of the way. ' Carolyn Hartzler and Rebecca Yoder Sponsored by HARVEY PEACHEY FAMILY As seniors we like to look back on our years of training as years of continually growing not only educationally, but spiritually and socially. We are now prepared to take our place in life to serve God and our fellowmen in a greater and fuller sense than we could have, had we not had the opportunity of attending Belle- ville Mennonite School. As the class of SS, we would like to thank each of our teachers who have labored successfully throuyi the years to bring us to a deeper understanding and appreciation of our Maker. We will be able to lead more useful and successful lives by applying the principles and knowledge we have re- ceived at Belleville Mennonite School. As we leave this school, our desire is that each student may go forward, letting Christ be his guide. Virginia Stoltzfus President - Leonard Byler Vice-President - Virginia Stoltzfus Secretary-Treasurer - Dolores Kauffman SENIIIR FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Virginia Stoltzfus, Delores J. Kauffman, Virginia Peachey. Joanne Kauffman, Marian Glick. SECOND ROW: Leonard Roth, Marvin Metzler, Leonard Byler. Sponsored by THE JUNIORS LEONARD EDWIN BYLBI By1er Activities: News dr Views 2, 3, 4: Literary l,2,3,4: Bus Patrol 3: Men's Qrartet 4. Characteristics: College bound . . . capa- ble leader . . . upholds his own opinions . . . fond of females . . . real gentleman . . . makes those witty remarks . . . always in a hurry . . . interesdng conversational- ist . . . enthusiastic Mercury fan. Ambition: Foreign Teacher MARIAN RUTH GLICK ' Marian Activities: News 8: Views 3: Literary 1,3: FrldayMorni.ng Devotions 4: Quartet 3: Sex- tet 3. Characteristics: lovable character . . . pretty . . . likes to drive anything avail- able . . . good athlete . . . short and sweet. . . neat . . . studious. Ambition: Nurse M 11.1.2.4-LAI A-ML 14121 ef afaal L- fi- 'nI,,q,IAMJ DOLORES IEAN KAUFFMAN Dor- A c t i v i ti e S: Friday Morning Devotion 3: Kish-O-Vale 3.4. Characteristics: Poised . . . enjoys read- ing . . . willing to do her share.. . re- served until one gets to know her . '. . has that unique giggle . . . beautiful dark hair . . . likes to tease. Ambition: Secretary Sponsored by JONATHAN GLICK FAMll.Y 'S 1 . ,cy a J,.m...., , img-2 f H34 . Q , , Q51 .. ,5 LW J LEONARD ROY ROTH .. Roth .. Activities: News 8: Views 35 Kish-O-Vale. Characteristics: Blond wavy hair. . . the clown of the class. . .contributes to tenor 1 section of the chorus and men's quartet. . . avidFordfan. . .tnlkative. . .likes to study rn. . .happy-gurxucky. l Ambition: Mechanic 1 VILGINIA MAE STOLTZFUS namny.. Activities: Morrison Cove High School 1,2, Sp Social 4: Kish-0-Vale 4. Characteristics: Variety is the spice of life . . .your friend and mine. . .cute giggle . . .hails from Martinsburg. . .ready for a good time. . .shines in sports, . .has that mischievous look. . . pleasant personailty. Ambition: Nurse CLASS FLOWER ' Red R086 CLASS COLORS - Maroon and White v jf I lass otto ur Lives For Clll'iSt,, Sponsored by ISAIAH KANAGY FAMILY lass istot' In the fall of 1952 nine freshmen entered Belleville Mennonite School. We were Leonard Byler, Marian Glick, Dolores Kauffman,JoanneKauffman, Verna Mc Connel, Marlin Miller, Marvin Metzler, Virginia Peachey, and Leonard Roth. Studies that year were algebra, science, English, Pennsylvania History, and Bible. Our teachers were Floyd Zook. Edgar Clemens, Zelda Yoder and Jacob Weirich. in February we accepted Judge Lehman's invitation to visit the Mifflin County Courthouse and to observe a court session. September, 1953, found eight sophomores back at Belleville Mennonite School since Verna McCormel did not join us. We cheerfully attacked our studies in learning to speak a foreign language, Spanish, in trying our skill in typing, in dissecting reptiles and insects in biology and in becoming better acquainted with Palestine through our Bible Geography. We were capably guided through this year by Alphie Zook. Floyd Zook, Zelda Yoder, and Oliver Zook. We enjoyed a trip to the Fiberglass factory at Huntingdon during its tenth anniversary celebration. All of us reported for the refreshments and souvenirs after our interesting visit. As jolly juniors we returned to school the next September to take up our studies where we had left off in the spring, Our class this year consisted of seven members, since Marlin Miller did not return to join us. We energetically studied world History, Spanish ll, English, and chemistry. Our Bible course proved tobevery interesting in tltat we studied the different mission stations of the world. Several changes were made in our staff that year. Stanley Kreider replaced Edgar Clemens, and Clare Martin taught in the history and Bible departments. After a pleasant summer vacation eight seniors entered the doors of Belleville Mennonite School, September 1955 namely Leonard Byler, Marian Glick, Dolores Kauffman, Marvin Metzler, Virginia Peachey, Leonard Roth, and a new member from Martinsburg, Virginia Stoltzus. Our courses and teachers for this year were physics taught by Floyd Zook. American History by Zelda Yoder, Problems of Democrary by Alphie Zook. English and literature by Laura Weaver and Mennonite Doctrine by Laurie Mitten. This year we had the privilege of touring the LEWISTOWN SENTINEL office. We saw the SENTINEL coming off the press. Our high school experiences were climaxed with atrip to New York City during the beginning of May. There we had the opportunity of experiencing a hurrying city as we stood on a street corner on Times' Square, the exciting experience of a ferry ride to Staten Island, the music from a great Carnegie Hall performance and the serenity and majesty of the city's great cathedrals. we also enjoyed seeing the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, George Washington Suspension Bridge and La Guardia Airport. Now that our high school career has ended we pause to bring back all those precious memories of times we have enjoyed at Belleville Mennonite School. Our desire is tl1at each coming graduate may be enriched and able to go forward in life because of having had the privilege of attending Belleville Mennonite School. - Joanne Kauffman Sponsored by J. M. YOUNG3t SONS, Belleville Flour Mills il Ginn., MAC g Q Q. Qff, ,fffk N - ,How We Grew! B11 fer : M I Ne izler ii Ginny JB S , Y F- rg ff fx ff '77' iffy Sponsored by NORMAN YODER FAMILY and BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK MARKET .5 S 5 s Q .L 1 ...- -L ii L -1 Class Prophet: Last summer, July of 1966, I spent my vacation visiting old friends. Saturday morning at 8:00 I started for Big Valley with my brother. As we entered Lewistown we suddenly realized that we were hungry. So we watched for a small eating place where we could stop, Just before we entered Reedsville we came to a neat, sanitary looking soda fountain. The sign read, RUI'H'S SODA FOUNTAIN specializes in SUNDAES with VANILLA TOPPING This sounded like a new kind of sundae. We were debating whether or not we were going to try it, when who should step from behind the counter but Leonard Roth! I-Ii pals, he called, It's been ages since I last saw you. And it seems that long since we've seen you, too, I answered. Say, that vanilla-topped sundae you had when you were in your senior class must have had a great influence upon you. We'll each have one if you will kindly join us. As we enjoyed our sundaes and conversed together, I learned that, to my surprise, what Leonard Byler had said in school one day had come true. He said, ln about four years I'm going to Alaska. The government wants a greater population there and will pay about two thousand dollars to the person who is man enough to go there and farm. Leonard and his family had gone to Alaska and were making out really well in his farming career. I also learned that Marvin Metzler had built a shop and was getting quite a few customers who wanted him to weld machinery, fix a lawn mower, or build them a new chair. ln the midst of Belleville, 'Roth' told me, sits a neat little house where you find Virginia Peachey and her family. - That is where I found her, with two bashful children hanging to her skirts as she swept the porch. Even though I'm no old maid, as I vowed I would be, I'm still keeping in practice as a nurse in a doctor's office, Virginia said to me that afternoon while we were thinking of the Gd'od Qld Days At B.M.S. Joanne Kauffman is a wonderful housekeeper and she is a wife and a mother besides. You mean she is married and has some children? I asked. Yes, and the oldest one will start to school this year. She is going to the Belleville Mennonite School, where her mother attended high school. Oh, how things can change in ten years! What are the other girls from your class doing? Well, you can see Dolores Kauffman at the Lewistown Hospital. She is a secretary and a good one too. She makes enough money to pay a baby-sitter and still have some profit besides. Since I'm going by tl1e hospital tomorrow, I guess l'll stop and talk with her. lt's such a pleasant experience to talk with old friends. By the way, what is Marian Glick doing now ? Oh, she got married as soon as she got her R.N. Now she's making practical use of this as she raises her large family of eight boys on the farm. Wasn't there another girl in your class? Iasked. Oh, Iknowl It was Virginia Stoltzfus. Has she been using all her ambition in a hospital, too? Yes, Ginnie replied, but not around here. She and her husband are Missionaries at a hospital in Europe. The last time she wrote me she said that they have a furlough next year. Tell her in your next letter that an old friend wished her sincere success. And the satne to you. Good-bye, l'Il have to be leaving now. Come and visit us when you can and thank you very much for the information. Sponsored by NEW HOLLAND MACHINE DIVISION and BELLEVILLE TIMES lass Will We, the members of the class of nineteen hundred and fifty-six, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To the class of '57 we graciously will our unusual talents and gifts. Marian Glick leaves her pretty blue eyes and ability to get along with other people to Darlis Peachey. Leonard Byler most graciously leaves his love for female friends to Gerald Shildt. Joanne Kauffman wills her quietness to Harvey Lee Hartzler. To lvan Glick, Virginia Peachey desires to bestow her limited stature. Virginia Stoltzfus bestows her giggle toJeanEspigh with the request to use it sparingly in classes. To Lester Hartzler goes Dolores Kauffman's dark brown wavy hair. Leonard Roth humbly bestows his clownish ways to John T. Hartzler. Marvin Metzler wills his unusual penmanship to the next person who can do as well. Class Poem Seek not, 0 glittering charms of time, By earthly gain or promise vain To bind our wills by Aiken's chain, For we have chosen a life sublime, A life which greed does not control, The calling of Christ our only goaL His cross demands a complete sacrifice Of our talents, our wills, and Our Lives for Christ. Tho many are led By perishing wealth's lure, We choose rather to serve Him, Who makes eternal life sure, To make Christ our Master, To fulfill His commands, To follow the good Shepherd Through bountiful lands, To serve the great Captain, Who Of all power is the source, To be led by the hand That holds worlds in their course, Watching ever for tl1e day When the battle is won. To crown Him our King God's only Son. O 0 D Almighty Father, for this solemn walk, For every trial, for the self denial, For the doubts that o'er shadow each weary mile lmbue us with the grace of Thy divine walk. May thy love through our unlovely beings shine. Lord, we follow Thee, whatever the price: we pledge by our motto, Our Lives for Christ. Leonard Byler Sponsored by ZOOK'S GENERAL STORE nd Broadening with Activities ' fe- , Lf,Q.LQ? ix .af.'522g79'7, q ' ' .,,A5l.V '2ki.!-5 '1 iyxgaig.. ,-1,-3, gfqxmpfiiffg-,ffm N -aw? - +4114 fpfpif-'?'?v5 2 ' f ,SQ 3383 .iigx,1.?svlf-, 'Hx 1 - f , UCNQ, 8' Z' L gigs? ' -,ff V251 fi? 'MAF' se? 29 Frida Morning evo tions STANDING: Gerald Shildt, Miss Yoder, Sponsor. SEATED: Elam Peachey, Marian Glick, Chairman: Sara Roth. Begin the day with God, Kneel down to him in pray'r, Lift up thine heart to his abode And seek his love to share. Daniel Read It has been a rich experience for both teachers and students to begin each day by meeting together to sing praises to God and to fellowship through His Word. This has been a constant source of inspiration and blessing to us. No student will soon forget the many spiritual feastings that were provided for us during these periods of meditation. Vie have greatly appreciated the many visiting speakers who have led our thoughts heavenward and have admonished us to follow the leading of God in our lives. I am sure we all have felt the call, as Christians, to Give of our best to the Master. Gerald Shildt Sponsored by DR. I. JAMES BREIINEMAN FAMILY Social 4 This year, as in other years, the socials were enjoyed by students and teachers alike. We had short programs consisting of skits, poems, contests, readings, and songs given by students and teachers. Also the active games at these socials were heartily participated in by everyone. After the program and the other activities the refreshments were served. Looking back over this year's socials we find that they have helped us in bringing a change from a hard day of school work to an evening of fun and fellowship. They have also helped us develop socially by learning to know and get along better with each other. Eugene Glick LEFT TO RIGHT: Eugene Glick, Kenneth I-Iartzler, Floyd Zook, Sponsor: Nancy Hartzler, Giairmang Virginia Stoltzfus. Sponsored by LEROY HARTZLER FAMILY Ijterar lthesean' This year the Althesean Literary Society was born. The high school student body has been growing and the faculty has seen the need for two literaries. In this way we can use more pupils on our programs. There is much work coimected with starting a new society. The name, motto, and song must be chosen, The banner must be bought. Because of the competition we have. we are always striving to produce better programs. Not only has there been competition incur programs, but we have challenged each other in basket- ball, volley ball, and softball. This has helped to develop us for the future. Chairman ALTHESEAN LITERARY SOCIETY J. Lorne Peachey, Chairmang Virginia Peachey, Se c r et a r yg Eugene Glick, Rebecca Yoder, Carrie Yoder. Sponsored by JESSE PEACHEY FAMILY and RAYMOND PEACHEY FAMILY Societies Vitarian This year the Vitarian Literary Society welcomed the earnest competition provided by the Altheseans. It has helped to deepen our faith and to set our goals higher. Since we have fewer members to participate inour programs than in past years, it has giilen the more talented members in speaking and singing an opportunity to exercise their talents and has given the less talented members a chance to receive training in that field, This year we spent many wonderful times listening to poen1s, choric readings, songs, and seeing many beautiful pictures. We, as the committee, would like to thank those who participated and gave their moral support to the programs of the Vitarian Literary Society of 1955-1956. Chai r man VXTARIAN SOCIETY Verna Kanagy, Donella Peachey, Leonard Byler, Joanne Peachey, S e c ret a r yg l-larvev Lee Hartzler, Chairman. Sponsored by CHESTER HARTZLER FAMILY Music Mens Quartet Directed by Mr. Alphie Zook adies Quartet Sponsored by RAYMOND FRENCH News and Views STANDING, Left to Right: Joanne Peachey, Rebecca Yoder, Sally Sharp, Lester Hartzler, Chester Peachey, Gerald Shildt, Urbane Byler. GeorgeYoder,Miss Weaver, Sponsor. SEATED: Sara Peachey, Virginia Stoltzfus, Carolyn Hartzler, Leonard Byler. Carrie Yoder, Jean Espigh. NCY1' IN PICTURE: Sara Roth. This is the talented staff whidi publishes our monthly school paper, the News and Views. STAFF Editor . .......... . . .... Leonard Byler Associate Editors . . . . Carolyn I-Iartzler Carrie Yoder Art Editor . . . Chester Peachey Reporter: Sports . . . . . George Yoder Music . .............. . Rebecca Yoder Friday Morning Devotion . . ..... Sara Roth Literary ............ . Joanne Peachey Social . . . Virginia Stolzfus Typists: . .... Sally Sharp Sara Peachey Jean Espigh Circulation Manager . . . . Lester Hartzler Pressman ....... ..... U rbane Byler Gerald Shildt Sponsor . . . . . . Miss Laura Weaver Sponsored by KEPLER STUDIO, Lewistown, Pennsylvania Photographer for Yearbook Kish-0-Vale It is with great pleasure that the yearbook staff haspresented the 1956 Kish-O-Vale. We sincerely hope rhat it has given you a deeper insight into the classes, activities, and religious life of the students of Belleville Mennonite School. Our desire is that this edition will help the students to recall many fond memories of the 19551956 school year. Sponsor ' Mr. Alphie Zook EDITOR'IN-CHIEF . . . . . Virginia Peachey PHOTOGRAPHER ........ Harvey Lee Harrzler EDITOR .......... . . I. Lorne Peachey ADVERTISING MANAGER .... Virginia Stoltzfus BUSINESS MANAGER . . .... Loren Glick SUBSCRIPTION MANAGER ..... Marvin Merzler LITERARY MANAGER . . . .Dolores Kauffman TYPISTS .... . ...... . . . Sara Peachey ART EDITOR .... . ........ Nancy Hartzler Helen Hostetler STANDING, left to Rights Harvey Iee Hartzler, Loren Glick, J. Dome Peachey, Marvin Metzler. SEA'I'EDg Sara Peachey, Virginia Stolrzfus, Virginia Peachey, Delores Kauffman, Nancy Hartzler, Helen Hostetler. 36 Sponsored by Urie Peachey Family Snapshots and Ads :AQ . 1 f 93, aa Q 1 ': ':. gg! ' hi w H s ff ' 1: 6-3 ' 1 '.Eg..Q.2:+f ,Y . mf 5, fini' I V. 5, 11 fi' , ' H 4 v W . 'aff W-Ja 5 1 iv A ,Q , uf ' Q., 'ul r- N. . -Til u.. 1i1if?!'bi' ' lisa 9 N .Mus 4. Cusfoliaw 'n G. s .5 u ,QB s..,., 'Pvzl-. .ai-J U fa , ff 1 1 51 Vi --:rw C. GLAYTO HARTZLER Decorating Belleville, Pennsylvania Phone 220 Compliments of WEIG R'l S Plumbing Hardware Heating Refrigeration Phone 7R Belleville, Pa 40 L0 G'S GARAGE Ferguson Tractors and Implements Auto, Truck and Tractor Repairs Long's Extra Rich Milk and Ice Cream Phone 6031 BURNHAM SA ITARY Reedsville, Pennsylvania M K C A Y Logan Boulevard Burnham, Pennsylvania Compliments Compliments of of B 0B' 715 Electric Avenue Pontiac Cadillac Lewistown, Pennsylvania Lewistown, Pennsylvania Compliments of VALLEY ALES and SERVICE Robert C. Hanawalt, Proprietor Chevrolet Allis Chalmers Oldsmobile New Holland Sales and Service Phone 77 Belleville, Pennsylvania Compliments of AINHE D Compliments of W.B.BYLER General Hauling Phone 48 - J -11 Allensville, Pennsylvania Compliments of BAILEY' GE ERAL TORE Reedsville, R. D. Phone 173 - J -1 Central Pennsylvania's Most Popular Store DA KS and COMPA Y Stores at Lewistown, Huntington State College, Bellefonte METZ HATCHERY For the best in Broiler Chick Dekalbs for tops in Egg Production Belleville, Pennsylvania The Best Buick yet 1956 WAR ER-LEWIS BUICK 446-448 South Main Street Phone 7833-Lewistown, Pa. Compliments Tom Jfinwsow Shoe Store Shoes for Entire Family Since 1851 Lewistown, Pennsylvania Compliments of BOHN E. L. BRlNDLE'S FURNITURE HARDWARE Reedsville, Pennsylvani Phone 49-R FLEMlNG'S SERVICE STATIUN BELLEVILLE 0ll. C0 Esso Products Breye-r's EW IDEA FARM EQ IPME Sales and Service Ivan J. Zook Phone 205-J Belleville, Pennsylvania 'I' D. K. H0 TETLAER Lumber Paint Building and Supplies Belleville, Pennsylvania KA FFMAN'S Music and Furniture Store Betsy Ross Spinet Pianos Complete Home Furnishings Maytag Washers Established 1887 BOB DAVI Men's and Boys' Wear We fit the men most stores forget. Lewistown, Pennsylvania KAXYVEE Ice Cream Company Belleville, Pennsylvania MACLAY AND SON McCormick Farm Equipment Efficient Repair Service Firestone Tires and Tubes Belleville, Pennsylvania Reedsville, Pennsylvania KA-VEE GULF SERVICE Philco I MATEER'S HOME APPLIANCES Phone 247-J Belleville, Pennsylvania Philco Factory Supervised Freezers Phone 140 Belleville, Pa. Compliments Compliments of of E. R. RHODES AND SONS WESTOVER AND YODER Penzoil Allensville , Pennsylvania Belleville, Pennsylvania M. W. UPDEGROVE General Hardware Phone 132 Belleville , Pa. THE HILL STORE Joseph S. McNabb Belleville, Pennsylvania PENNSHIRE CLOTHING FOR MEN Valley and Spruce Street Lewistown, Pennsylvania Compliments of ROBERT JOHNSON HARDWARE CO. Plumbing-Heating-Hardware 36 Valley Street Lewistown, Pennsylvania 46 CAVANAUGH BIBLE, BOOK AND GIFT SHOP Sacred Records, Church Furniture Folding Chairs, Brassware, Pictures. 16 Chestnut Street Lewistown, Pennsylvania Phone 6823 AURAND'S FOR SPORTS 229-233 East Third Street Lewistown, Pennsylvania Best Wishes GANOE MOTOR INC. Minneapolis-Moline Sales and Service from De Soto Plymouth REYNOLD'S ELECTRIC 1018-29 South Main Street Phone 6723 Lewistown, Pa. ROY E. GATES Q Compliments Electric Sales and Service f o The oldest G. E. dealer in Mifflin County Lewistown, Pennsylvania WOLF FURNITURE COMPANY Lewistown, Pennsylvania WILT'S JEWELRY STORE Lewistown, Pennsylvania PAUL S. ROSS Jeweler 41 West Market Street Lewistown, Pennsylvania Keepsake Diamond Watches Repair Service Shoes for the Entire Family at Lower Prices Famous Educator KINNEY SHOE STORE Lewistown, Pennsylvania WILLS GENERAL STORE Meats-Groceries-Dry Goods Ball Brand Footwear Wolverine Shoes Phone 112 Belleville, Pa When in Belleville Shop at SHAFFER STORE VALLEY RESTAURANT Belleville, Pennsylvania RUSSLE R ' S STORE Meat and Groceries Belleville, Pennsylvania SAMUEL A. CRISSMAN SERVICE STATION General Re pair Work Briggs and Stratton, Clinton Wisconsin Engines Bolens Huske Garden Tractors Wendal Gas and Oil HONEY CREEK INN Stella Johnson, Proprietress Route 322 Phone 196M Reedsville, Pennsylvania Service and Quality Our Marked Features OBURNS CLOTHING STORE Tots, Teens, and Adults Reedsville, Pennsylvania Compliments of H. THOMPSON HARDWARE Reedsville, Pennsylvania Compliments of ROYALE DAIRY Lewistown, Pennsylvania PETE 'S SHOE SERVICE New Shoes, Rubbers and Shoe Repairing When You Think of Your Feet Think of Pete 1905 1955 KATZ Clothes for Men and Boys Brown and Market Street Lewistown, Pennsylvania B 3 f f INTER- CDLLEGIATE PRESS Puhlixhus b iovn Manulnrlums - Innk Hindus HCYI2g:1gull:MEHlVflCE