Boyertown High School - Bear Yearbook (Boyertown, PA)

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Volume5 B E A R 1943 RURAL STUDENTS COME TO SCHOOL lN BUS SHOWN IN LEFT FOREGROUND. 4Editor's note: This article is based on information told to one of our staff by Mr. Edward Browning, He and Mr. David Smith, while in Boyertown in early fall, visited our school. With the kind permission of these gentlemen, we have written an account of their adventures. It is written as told to our staff writer.l In the midst of the colorful scenic piedmont of eastern Penn- sylvania we sat, somewhat too comfortable for the benefit of our business, in our rooms at the local hotel. We had traveled far to reach Boyertown, but then in occupations of our sort, one can expect to cover lengthy distances. The beauty of the land through which we passed turned our arduous travel into an extremely enjoyable jaunt. Our business was transacted, and with hesi- tant thought we talked of our having to leave these pleasant quarters. David was remarking on the efficient courtesy extended to us in our contacts with Boyer- town business firms. Yet the friendly attitudes of the common citizens had not missed making its impression on us. It was be- cause of the latter feeling that, I believe, we gradually ap- proached our evening's conversa- tion, which began something like this. 'tEd, --this was Dave speak- ing- what say we lengthen our stay in town? HO. K. by me, was the answer, but what will the firm say? 'Tm sure it will be convenient with them. We haven't received final word as to our next trip, anyway. Let's really get a look at this small town in which we have received such friendly serv- ice. Let's see if we can't, in our CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 19

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BOYERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, A PUBLIC SCHOOL-A SYMBOL OF THE IDEALS FOR WHICH VVE ARE FIGHTING. THIS IS CNE OF THE THINGS WE ARE FIGHTING FOR .... The privileged residents of the public school realize that they are enjoying one of their most satisfying periods of life. The trials during examinations, the steady Work in the classroom, the enjoyment at dances, plays, musical programs, and assem- blies, the added knowledge and pleasure derived from extra- curricular activities-all these embody the school life with a life 18 and spirit that is second to none. If America were to lose this war, this cherished tradition would disappear. We must not let this happen, for even now, during time of War, the American public education system is carry- ing on, doing the same com- petent Work in building and de- veloping the minds and bodies of the proud tenants of American schools so that they will become capable in bringing about a beti world as men and women. Th must not make the mistalf made in the past, but must the leaders in striving for a la ing peace. To be desirable citizens the boys and girls must be inte gent. To be intelligent they mi be educated in the best possil way-the Way of Amerie Public Education.

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MISS RUTH A. YODER, OFFICE SECRETARY, IS B. II. S. STUDENTS SHOWN AT THEIR LOCKERS. TOO OCCUPIED WITH HER WORK T0 GLANCE AT THE BEAR PHOTOGRAPHER. TOUR OF SCHOOL fvfHIffH1ff'fU limited time, get a bit of insight into the character of the people of this section. Thus is was that we planned to inquire into the town's activities and to view with prolonged plea- sure your Wonderful gifts ol' nature. It was natural that We should eventually Want to see your high school. Since both of us had been educated in a city school, we an- ticipated having an enjoyable experience here. So bright and early one morn- ing, we Walked to the lower end of Boyertown. We got to the high school just as the students from the rural districts were a riving on the school bus. Tl color and laughter so common young folk were noticeable ai We enjoyed the spirit show Such scenes bring memories fro the past surging through one mind. We stopped a clean-cut lookii TYPICAL AUDITORIUM SCENE AFTER ONE OF THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON P0 ASSEMBLY PROGRAM S.