Ben Avon High School - Novaneb Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Freshmen President . Vice President . . . I .Secretary . Treasurer Anderson, Ralph Arnold, Earl Ashley, William Beauchamp, Jack Boleky, Harriet Carothers, Laura Carpenter, Charles Coliill, Beverly Condit, Ross Cook, janet Corliss, Harriet Craig, Peggy Crown, Mary Cummins, Robert Farmer, Henry Forsberg, Rudy Gorlick, Robert ' Grier, Bud OFFICERS Grubbs, Merton I-laniory, Mary Higgins, Ruth Hindes, Barbara I-Ionian, Eleanor Houston, Williani Johnson, Robert Karn, James Kessler, Fritz Kim, Jean Knox, Jean Kuhn, Alfred Laird, Ruth Lawry, George Loomis, Donald Loomis, Dorothy Lucas, Williani Marcell, Jane 30 . PEGGY CRAIG . . . . XV11.L1AM HOUSTON JXLFRED IQUIIN NIERTON Giwmss Marcliinslcy, Mary Marshall, Wzlltei' Matz, Williaiii McCarey, Irene McClelland, Lloyd McConnell., William McKee, Betty Merker, Robert Milne, Williaxii Moretli, Jane Schuckman, Dorothy Seclirist, Dallas Seitz, Myrtle Thomas, Halcott Totten, Robert Vanclling, john VValters, Gladys Vlfebster, Janet

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CLASS HISTORY I-lflil Class of '39 made itself noticed even in its freshman year at Ben Avon High, for the ranks of the orchestra were increased by ten freshmen of no small ability, and two more gave their voices to the Boys' Glee Club. Five girls, several of whom were from Emsworth, joined their voices to the singing of the Girl's Glee Club. Hi-Y was improved by eight of our co-mates at the be- ginning of their Freshman year, and twenty-four girls likewise suffered the humiliating initiation necessary to enter the Girl Reserves. Of the nine boys who entered their lirst football season as members of the squad, three emerged with letters. Ann Hamilton had the honor of being our president during our hrst year and was ably assisted by the vice president, secretary, and treasurer who were Ted johnson, Douglas Hallett, and jim Demmler respectively. The number of the class was increased by sixteen new members from Emsworth, one from Osborne, and another from Shaler. At the beginning of the sophomore year -lim Demmler was elected president along with David McHenry as vice president. Ted johnson as treasurer, and Ann lFlamilton as secretary. On November 6, due to the excellent work of the committees under Dorothy Harnish, Betty Buckman, and Chal Houston, the Hop was a great success, with Ted VVarren's eight piece orchestra furnishing the music. The number of letter men in our class has been increased this year to five, all in football. There were only two boys who held positions on the basketball squad, while the number of the football squad dropped to eight, as a promising young player, Rudy Rollins, moved out of town. Five athletically minded girls piled up enough points to be admitted into the Sports Club. Another of our classmates joined the orchestra, while the two Glee.Clubs added twenty-three Sophomores to their rosters. So far the Hi-Y Club has had no more new re- cruits, but three more girls joined the Girl Reserves in October. The Sophomore girl's basketball team looked promising when it took over the seniors. However, it hit a snag in the form of a junior team that removed all hope of our being school champions. Witli its members active in all of the school organizations, the Class of '39 promises to assume a major role in the future of Ben Avon High School. 29

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TI-IE FRESI-IMEN'S A-B-C's stands for Abundance, N stands for Nitwits We number fifty-three. We've brains and hrawn and goodly looks, lt's very plain to see. stands for Basketball, Our hopes soar to the sky. We plan to have a team that breaks All records-just ace high. stands for Peggy Craig, Our President, so bright. I-Ier virtues and her winsomeness , Are a source of our delight. stands for the Dexterity Ol' Laura in. our gym. Carothers is her other name, She beats us all with vim. stands for Excellence. Our Jane Marsell's medal Should be given honorable mention Without any soft pedal. stands for Festivities, We're always on 'the spot With roller-skating parties, Big dances, or what-not. stands for Gruhbs, We call him Pete for short. He holds the money bag for us And is a darn good sort. stands for Houston, Our Vice-President with fame. I-Ie won the Legion medal, And earned himself a name. stands for Intent, Our purpose is most clear. We aim to rank right with the best, And show no dread or fear. stands for our Jester, She is a jolly one. Her name is Loomis-Dot for short, She's l'ull of life and fun. stands for Kuhn. At the piano he's a wow. He's Class Secretary, too. Can he dance? And how! stands for Lawry, In athletics, George is great. At basketball and football, His prowess ranks first rate. stands for Musicians, Our Sax, Violin, and Drums Make whoopee with the big bass viol That Eleanor Holnan strums. We certainly have none. We are the teachers' pride and joy Our work is always done. stands for Obsession As well as Only One. NVe study, study, study, From dawn 'till setting sun. stands for Personality Rudy Forsberg has it-plus. In future oratorical Work, He'll be sure to honor us. stands for Quarters, I-low they came rolling in! Our bake sale was a grand success, Of course that made us grin. stands for Robert, He plays upon the sax. His whole name is Bob Merker, His efforts are not lax. stands for Schuckman, Dot plays a violin. She too achieved the medal That she deserved to win. stands for Trouble, lt's entirely forgotten, When one name is mentioned- That of Bob Totten. stands for Unassuining, That fits Bud Grier just right. His record is above reproach, He certainly is bright. stands for Vivacious, That's Mary's middle name. Her last name is Hamory. She makes school life a game. stands for Warbler, Her notes are sweet and clear. Jean Kim sings like a mellow lark. We lend a willing ear. marks the spot Where we have fallen down. We can't make X lit With our nice Mary Crown. stands for Yesterday, Mistakes we've made are o'er. We'll turn the page and start anew And hope the1'e'll be no more. stands for Zealous, We've held to it all through. We hope you like this history, lt's the best that we could do.