Bradford High School - Barker Yearbook (Bradford, PA)

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good me we did make Lower the anchor! the captain cried as gobs made ready for the midafternoon break. Some manned the jolly boats and sculled oft to various ports of interest. Others studied maps and concentrated on lessons for the oncoming afternoon classes. Oho, ye mateys! What a merry way to rest between working hours! Jam sessions were held in the band room, maiorettes A really hepped up iam session resulted when this happy gang of carefree members of the band and ma- lorettes gathered around the piano. practiced on the field, girl gymnasts bounced on the springy trampoline, Student Council commit- tees met in the small cabins below deck, and high steppers danced to the tune of a pirate caper as each endeavored to make the activity period a gay affair. Mr. Getz patrolled the deck for tru- ant tars seeking rest from monotonous classes. Steady! Stand by to weigh anchor! Lightstepping Donna Brocious ioined Mr. Barnhart in his interpretation as she danced before some of her fellow students in the Social Dancing Club. After our Thanksgiving assembly, decorated baskets bedecked the main hall. Pat Pascarella, Bill Morrow, David Gibson, Gene DeFrank, and Helen loughlin pre- pared them for delivery. Gene DeFrank handed one of our many Thanksgiv- ing baskets to Major Payton of the Salvation Army as Helen Loughlin watched.

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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.

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ntertainment Ao ine School was out. Students from bus nine chatted The clock read dismissal time, and lads and lassles and cheerfully related interesting tales of curious inci- eager to return home, crowded in the foreground to dents that had happened during the day's work. await tardy busses. Mr. Barnhart and Miss Flora down right also waited. As General Miao of the United Nations was intro- With Christine Fremming and Jim Davis seated at duced to Jim Davis, Mr, Bell looked on with that familiar either side, General Miao spoke on the United Nations smile known to everyone. AlI mariners to the auditorium! Will the ferryman please report to the entertainment hall? Gobs, to the auditorium! Such were the words of our efficient skipper as he commanded the crew's grand entry to our assembly hall. Jim Davis narrated the programs. Among the as- semblies were the United Nations speaker, our Thanksgiving assemly, the beautiful, devotional Christmas pageant. The appearance of our sen- The band, shown in part, played for the assembly sational, iazzy, popularized group of musicians, the Sharps and Flats, stirred utterances of ioy, whistling, and loud applause from the attentive audience. Ten Gard, as interpreted by the group, amazed and pleased the gay crowd. The onrush of crew members from the auditorium was not half so rugged as the hurry to leave the ship at 3:15.