Bradford High School - Barker Yearbook (Bradford, PA)

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the 6eAt place in line There's the gong! Into the mess hall noisy cmd boisterous pushed the hungry seamen. Two chow lines formed at either end of the massive room. The sailors who preferred to warm their bellies with the scolding soups and lush meats, clattered into one line pushing and shoving to speed their place in line. At the opposite end raced the gobs whose hands held hearty bags Barbara Hudson reached for her tray as Shirley Lintz, Pat DeRosia, and Helen Mallory waited patiently. Mrs Louise McCutcheon served the appetizing dishes. bursting with ripe fruits and home made special- ties. As each line decreased in number, the ex- hausted cashiers sighed welcome relief. Only too soon the mariners were interrupted by the gong which sent them reacting like barbarous pirates. Sounds revealing renewed vim, vigor and vitality afforded a dramatic ending to the famed chow line of the B.H.S. Dick Gatesman, Willis Deitz, Mary Lou Abbott, Donna Brocious, Phyllis Bullers, Grace Longo, and Joyce Passenger pushed forward to add to their trays of de- licious food, Serving hot, palatable soup at noon, Mrs. Bell has the immediate attention of Ralph Louk, Emery Palmer, Frank Toothman, and Naomi Flanders. Janitors Ralph Gilson and David Schultz, vigorously hosed and brushed the cafeteria windows clean. Dur- ing the fall, the ianitors' fancy turns to housecleaning everything in sight.

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Forenoon hours seemed prolonged as the de- licious aromas seeped from the doors of our cafe- teria into the corridors. Hunger pangs prevented concentration in the fourth period class, as thoughts wandered to the luncheon dish. At the sound of the lunch bell an outpouring of students pushed down the hall toward either end of the cafeteria. People buying their lunch patiently stood in line forming from the front hall of the building. Diligent cafeteria ladies busily prepared trays for the hungry students moving along our handy self- service counter. At the far end of the lunchroom, students preferring home made sandwiches and desserts rapidly took their places at lunch tables. Girls having fourth period gym class managed the candy counter. Sweet-tooth individuals crowded around keeping them occupied the whole lunch hour. It gave the cafeteria the warm feeling neces- sary for any good mess hall. An invasion of bees aroused the diners one day. Girls shrieked and iumped at the approach of the winged invaders while boys chuckled to themselves. Arlene Gardner became quite excited when one accidentally flew into a dish on her tray. Between laughing and endeavoring to rid herself of the dish, Arlene attracted her messmates' willing attention. Hilarious incidents happened that day. Before basketball or football games, cheer- leaders led cheers through the center of the large room. On such occasions they displayed the vim and vigor of B.H.S. Each day, too, could be heard the familiar refrains of the Happy Birthday song. Students all around ioined in urging the honored to stand up, stand up. The room was noisy but everyone was happy. At the sound of the bell, stu- dents hurriedly reported back to classes. 8 The Acram6le to find Pat McGarry seemed camera shy as he posed with Judy Keane and Sandra Tate in the cafeteria. What were Pam and Pat, behind them, laughing about? Annette Krantz smilingly consented to Bill Rogers' search- ing through her lunch for a choice tidbit during biology class. He had not opened his lunch, notice?

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. ls. T' x lil fill lm .- Lfifj.. -A N.,- Each afternoon got off to a rapid start as stu- dents reported to homerooms for daily activities. Monday was usually reserved for a supervised study period, offering people an excellent oppor- tunity to catch up on lagging preparations. In the forepart of the year students chose their favorite club which they attended each Tuesday. Fellowmen having mutual interests thus became acquainted. Choices made from a lengthy list cf clubs followed an assembly program to introduce the various clubs to the audience. On certain days of the week juniors were per- mitted to convene in Driver Training classes. Text- book instruction was provided and actual training on our dual control car followed. Instructor Rich- ard Giddings' main aim was the training of good drivers. During the month of February career confer- ences occupied our activity periods. In January each student received a pamphlet listing occupa- tions. After the first and second choices had been made, similar interest groups were organized. In the career conferences, students were familiarized with the necessary requirements and personal qualifications, salaries, and possibilities for ad- vancement in specific occupations. Guest speakers answered students' questions. B.H.S.'s program for choosing occupations was aimed to assist every stu- dent. Thursday was our homeroom meeting day. Reports from Student Council meetings were read by representatives, business discussed, and pro- grams were organized. Pamphlets were distrib- uted and read on such topics as How do you Study? or How to Get the Most Out of Your School. Such a program assisted high school stu- dents with their personal problems. Activity periods played a vital part of high school life. 10 0 the midafternoon brealz Brian O'Connor wholeheartedly worked on the significant art details of the T954 Barker. His witticisms kept the morale of the Barker Staff high in moments of distress. This pumpkin with the iclly face denoted the spirit of the students at Halloween time. Displaying it were Martha Bur- ritt, Janet Prentice, and Diane Hartman.