Broad Top Township High School - Top Yearbook (Defiance, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1930 volume:

The Beetee - Achess 1 9 3 0 imn.U� Top TOWNS I IIP 111 ; 11 STIlOOl, Foreword TO PERPETUATE THE PLEASANT MEM- ORIES OF THE CLASS ROOM AND CAMPUS. LEST THEY FADE AND GROW DIM. WE HAVE ASPIRED TO RECORD IN ENDURING FORM THE HAPPY HIGH SCHOOL DAYS SPENT SO PROFITABLY AT BROAD TOP. Dedication William Mowrv, founder of the Microcosm, came into the lives of the students at Broad Top High School, in the year 1927-28. His records in the community will long be remembered. His high ideals, and the interest he manifested in the establish- ment of the Microcosm, led the student body to love and re- spect him. Many students have felt the inspiration of the challenge which Mr. Mowry constantly inspired, and in conse- quence have reached heights which seemed unattainable. FACULTY I'riicii sil Fatsc Si I’UoF. II. II. BKrMBAl’till SuiM-rvIsinu' I rinri]Nii CVD I $ MISS STKKI.K Commercial Hasp Seven © ’UKISTINK DAVIS DKKXKI, BLACK IIAZKL PISH Kit “Chrluiy” She iKMwgM's oni‘ of (SodV l� est jrlft that of mnkiiik' fiitwlR, MUI r Little but mighty. Finhor tjuite reserved and studious is she THOMAS KI.Kt’K HI.A1 It i;kack K.ror.xK grace Tommy Skinny “Gener’ Tlie blush is tieautiful. bat It is sometimes inconvenient. Speeeh is sliver: Silene� is eohlen. With the frtrls in loves to blah. For he sure has the gift of cab. Pact Ten ELIZABETH HITCHENS -Llxile” If smile k j� one «lire. She'll live (ill she's ninety-live. WILLIAM Ilol-KIXS ••Hopple ' He eiune. lie saw, she eoiupiensl. MAKY HOPKINS -Murry” For me there Is not a few There's only one. Page Eleven ('ATIIK! INK LKWIS -Kilty SI; I in rry ns tin ilny I long. I.A ICI'K I.OXC “Shorty Her Iv«� r luind mi Hu- Ivory k«-.v� . Stray in u titful fantasy. Til KIM A M.WI.KY •Tim” lUwurv of two lirown f vs. Pago Tw � lvo M ANTIN' M' C.W ITT MAKY MOHT MAKfiAKKT SATTKKKIKI.I� Klioeli Marie’' festival nn«l “l.mMie ruined me. Afler «II is s;tid mill done. Slie Is lively, mid full of fun. ivjno I ifo to M ek :i «rent perhaps. Pa«e Thirteen ••Smitty What nr« women? I uever heard of any. Steve” BnrUarosa It's a ureal phtune to In- too handsome a mini. ••Work. what dm it mean? I never heard of it Itefore!’’ Page Fourteen ril KSTKIt W11ITK VIKU� Witty Mfii (IHklit mi- not— No. nor women elthor. MARY Yor. ; Molly AuttHx an ! :ilull'll fnlr to look llko mo. IICKNK XI MM HUMAN Ronle Why fnki' Ilf seriously? Page Flftei'ii SONNET TO BROAD TOP Dear Old Broad Top High School, We at last bid you farewell. We cannot express our thought of you. But with our voices we’ll tell Of the Glory. Love and Honor, That has sheltered us through years; Through toil and hardships we'll laud you As the years will come, let’s remember The classmates—and Teachers true. How both tried so hard to accomplish The tasks set before them to do. Until the sun’s last rays from our eyes shall fly We will fervently cherish Old Broad Top High. —Mary E. Mort. BLAScS PROPHEGT It was during the end of 1940 that I was called out West on business, and while going through the State of Idaho the train was wreck- ed and the passengers were obliged to alight at a small station. I wandered about the place, impatiently waiting for the outward bound train, when I noticed a big black cloud in the North. Almost immediately everything grew dark, and I felt myself being whirled around and lifted very rapidly upward. After what seemed an hour of constant whirling 1 found myself in a strange place. When I dared look around, I espied an old man coming toward me. He had a long beard which reached nearly to the ground. He inquired who I was and whence I came. I told him, and he said: “You are now on one of the inferior planets, of which I am High Priest. You came to me in a cyclone and there is one way to return. That is by al- lowing yourself to be put in a trance.” To this I readily consented. The High Priest made some cabalistic sign, and soon drowsiness fell over me. The first thing I re- alized was that I was in a strange city, and lo! as I walked up the street I met an exceedingly slim woman pushing a go-cart. She immedi- ately recognized me, but it was some time be- fore I could convince myself that it was my old classmate, Mary Mort. The city then changed, and again I found myself in happiness, where I met Mary Young. who had just driven in from Idaho where she said she was keeping a store and living alone. From Idaho I went to Portland, and while wandering about the streets was attracted by a sign, which read: “We can reduce your weight. Heavy people, don’t despair.” I re- alized how disagreeable it is to be heavy, so I decided to give them a trial. I opened the door of the tumble-down shop, and there stood a blond lady very short and heavy. While I was trying to think whom she resembled, she said. “Don’t you remember me, LaRue Long?” Sure enough, it was Christine Davis. I made my way out to Pennsylvania, where I met Margaret Satterfield. She had taken unto herself a husband, and together they were demonstrating the value of cereals of all kinds and descriptions. Next I seemed to be in New York, where I met Martin McCavitt. He said that he had been an aviator for the Government, but now he was managing (Martin always liked to man- age) a couple of aeroplanes himself, and was traveling all over the country. Then the scene changed and I found my- self in Davenport, where I met my old chum Drexel Black. After he left school he formed a “vaudeville show,” himself the greatest at- traction. Associated with him was Fred Tay- lor. Davenport seemed to change to the large city of Paris, France, where I met Mary Daugh- Seventeen erty Hopkins. Imagine my surprise when I found that she was getting a divorce from her husband. William Hopkins. My eyes next opened in a large hospital, and the doctor stepped into the room, dressed all in white. He called me by name. I discover- ed he was my classmate. Eugene Grace, and the head nurse was Elizabeth Hitchens. The scene is changed from the hospital to a large class room, where I see assembled be- fore the teacher, Irene Zimmerman, a group of pupils. Among the pupils are my class- mates’ children. Walter Spargo, Jr., and Louise. Many visions have passed before my eyes. I next see a football game and I see the boys all gathered around the Captain. And who do you suppose is the Captain? Xobodv but our wonderful football hero of Broad Top High School. Thomas Fleck. The vision of the football has passed and I see the door of the Municipal Building of New Eighteen Y ork opening. I step in, and the room is buzz- ing with the sound of typewriters. I looked around and saw three more of my classmates, Hersehel Smith. Hazel Fisher, and Thelma Manly, pegging away at three of the type- writers. Then again the scene changes to a large circus and I see coming before me a very stout man weighing 300 pounds, and it is none other than Blair Grace. I discovered that the man- ager of the show was Chester Whitfield. Again the scene changed and before my eves here arose the beautiful Quaker City of Philadelphia. On one of its most prominent business sections my attention was directed to a large block, on the outside of which was dis- saved the sign. “MARRIAGE BROKER. ROOM 150, 6th FLOOR.” Of course, being an old maid. I was attracted by this sign, and im- mediately made my way to Room 150. I ask- ed for the manager, and when he appeared I recognized the voice and exclaimed. “Why. Robert Stevenson!” CLASS e’ c ass °f 1930, hereby bequeath the following to our schoolmates and teachers: We bequeath to our faculty our gratitude for tne help which they have given us during our high school life. We give to the Juniors, with fond memor- ies, our superiority, our faithfulness and good will toward each other. To the Sophomores we give our “Ponies.” together with stables, where they may be kept irom wandering into class rooms. To the Freshmen our respect toward the teachers in the study hall. To the class of 1999 we give our surplus for them to take a trip to Washington. VVe bequeath all the chewing gum that may be found under the seats or desks to Ger- aldine Fessalmen. The students leave their personal posses- sions as follows: Herschel Smith’s radical statements to Isabel Stuart. Mary Young’s dignity to Ruby Ross. Elizabeth Hitchens’ smiles to Cora Meek. Thomas Fleck’s blush to Robert Alstadt. William Hopkins’ athletic ability to Wil- lard Raker. Thelma Manley’s dancing ability to Grace Border. Christine Davis’ curly hair to La Rue Hitchens. Mary Hopkins’ talkativeness to James Shuke. WILL Drexel Black’s good behavior to Donald Stuller. La Rue Long's “Black Hawk Waltz” to Ernest Miller. Mary Mort’s figure to Virginia McCavitt. Eugene Grace’s asthma tenor to Kenneth Stunkard. Margaret Satterfield’s wind-blown bob to I ouEmma Mort. Martin McCavitt’s violin to Henry Weaver. Fred Taylor’s height to Paul Ritchey. Robert Stevenson’s reckless driving to anv one who cares to take it. Irene Zimmerman’s red hair to Edith De Luke. Chester Whitfield’s chewing gum to Leh- man Hitchens. Catherine Lewis’ calmness to John Het- rick. Blair Grace’s modesty to Edith Black. Hazel Fisher’s intelligence to Geraldine Hitchens. All the rest of our estate, whatever it may be. we bequeath to Mr. Thomas, efficient jani- tor of our school. We hereby nominate and appoint the Pres- ident of the Junior class to be the executor of this, our last will, and that he may receive all that he may be able to take. With clasped hands the class of one thou- sand. nine hundred and thirty seal their will to the undergraduates of B. T. H. S. Pagi1 Ninet«u eioAcScS HISTORT It was on a warm autumn day in Septem- ber 1926-27 that the ship Green sailed into Broad Top harbor and. behold! in it were we little freshies coming into our new home. To us it did not seem like a home, but a prison. Our class of 50 members started the elec- tric current moving at a rapid speed. It was many times that one of the teachers was sum- moned to the room to turn off the current be- cause some of the upper classmen were impos- ing upon us. This year was passed very happily, al- though some of this happiness was due to our charming teachers: Miss Conlon. Miss Mau- rey, Miss Hess. Mr. Salem, and Professor Zim- merman. At the close of the term some of the ship sank, but the remaining part of it floated on into the sophomore class. The sophomore year brought a great change, for realizing the great journey that was before us. we settled down to a year of hard study. The ship floated peacefully out into the deep sea with five life guards at our sides to aid us in whatever way we needed them. Thev were: Professor Stone, Mr. Bair. Mr. Snyder, Mr. Mowry. and Miss Shirk. In our junior year we found ourselves in the deep, deep sea. floating on to the Island Success. This year started in the usual way. except that a few members of the faculty were changed. Mr. Eckles came into our junior year. He came along with more problems for us in English. This year passed quickly and smoothly with the exception that we were sometimes discour- aged with our chemistry experiments, but with the aid of Professor Stone, our great chemistry teacher, it was made somewhat easier. In our senior year we were floating near the shore of success. We began to realize some of the problems of life which would confront us, and which we as future citizens would have to solve. Some of these problems quickly dis- appeared under the helpful guidance of our P. O. D. teacher, Mr. Snyder. Our year was made pleasant bv the ar- rival of five students from Hopewell (who add- ed their wisdom to our knowledge). During this year we enjoyed some of the few special privileges granted to seniors. I iiTwenty TOPOGRAPHT 1. Name Drexel Mlnok Nickname Drex Personal l.ingo I Ini I l.vL •J Christine I � a vi Christy ■ ■ 1J I lt IN . Si Vo II 3. Hazel Fisher Fisher 4. Thomas Fleck Tommy « II jHMir IJK11, -WilliCm the joke? Wti f f) «a t v r� . Blair (Sraee Skinny 8. Ktiimie Oraci i tener • fla 1 W 1 ll.l | , | I « 11 1’ 4 J| f « 7. Kli jiU-ili Hitchens l.lxxy N my nose shiny? S. Alary llopklns Mtirrv 11. William Hopkins 1 loppy • • ■ n «lunipcj. Where’s Mary? y.... i. v H� . Catherine hcwls Kitty 11. 1-nUiie I-oiir Sllortle M nil i SllfYVriii i iaf kt 9 11 . Thelma Manley Tim —- ■ ■ ■ ■ i iii • iin • lv wa.nl 13. Martin MeCnvItt Knock I- � n’l Idle. I-addle. (■immI CrU 14. Mary Mori Marie 13. Margaret Satterfield Peg 'MAUI Ntriv i • llli Yeah' 111. llerschel Smith Smitty TIiMfSi it.if riolit 17. Kolwrt Stevenson Steve Where do you think you're at? Wllllf’h fill ilu ’« ta Fred Taylor HarliiiroMiia I!� . Chester Whitfield Whitty. Heek ' •jo. Mary Yount; Molly 1 ill If aallf • 1 1. Irene Zimmerman Itenie — _ Surely, why not? 1 stially Seen Making ficcs 1. Future Ambition School teacher Slmulil He Fleet rlcal engineer •1 To live at Keruey Prima Honna In the Chevy. Studving 3. To Is- successful in 1 U llics Missionary . 4. Second Paddock Movie actor Hlusldtig .1. To U- fat A preacher A! tin� jit inn •!. To marry Chloe A mollycoddle With Hie rest of the girls. With ItuL'i.r 1« To marry Itakcr Nuns . A. To divonv floppy Single With lloiatv t� . To keep her from Retting it Soldier l rut f ifiliif f r«ia !r II� . 11. Stenographer .Nurse Married to Walter History teacher In the KsseX. St iit 1 i 12. 'l o tind her man Ford dealer I iaddlnc a round 13. Mining engineer President Talkim? to Itntie 14. Nurse Housewife Witii ( fit lipping 13. Stenographer In California i ver town HI. To have Fern's undivided at t ration - - - Speaker In the House At the A. A P. Ill the JcWctt 17. T i Ik a bachelor Married is. 'lore Industrious At Juke's. 11� . To have it n v star Mechanic At school. Jap Prepirlng debates. l. To go 1.!«« ---------t-----------BottKirlCf _--------------------------At BownuuiV Page Twenty-one- Jl’MOll ('LASS Pae Tweuty-iwo Junior Grass JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President John Kubis Vice-President------------------- Paul Spargo Secretary-----------------------Mable Raker Treasurer---------------------Alberta Hopkins CLASS MOTTO Wisdom Is Better Than Riches Olive Border Howard Border Alma Defibaugh Amer Duvall Alberta Hopkins John Kubis CLASS COLORS Maize and Brown CLASS ROLL William Lynn Ralph McElwee Coletta McCavitt Virginia McCavitt Cora Meek Cariotta McCabe CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose Bud LouEmma Mort Mable Raker Helen Snyder Vincent Smith Paul Spargo Janie Winter Page Twenty-three OPHOMORE CEAcSS SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President-----------------------Edith Black Vice-President________________Ernest Miller Secretary-------------- Elizabeth McIntyre Treasurer----------------------------LaRue Hitchens ('LASS MOTTO Seize the Opportunity.—Carpe Diem CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CLASS FLOWERS Silver and Salmon CLASS ROLL Agnes Allan Robert Alstadt Edith Black Fern Bussard Edith De Cuke Leila Dixon Elizabeth McIntyre Kathryn McIntyre Mary McIntyre Audrey Pepple Lucille Spargo Donald Jenkins May Eisenhart Amelia Figard Mary Foore Maxine Foore Geraldine Hinish John Hetrick LaRue Hitchens Elmer Meek Ernest Miller Willard Raker Kenneth Stunkard Dorcas Stunkard Dorothea Swartz Velma Wright Josephine Wright ! «� • Twenty-five FltKXHMAN CLASS I j«W Twenty-six Freshman Class FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President Jesse Melott Vice-President — __ James Shuke Secretary __ _ _ _ Elsie Stunkard Treasurer Betty Dodson CLASS COLORS CLASS MOTTO Orange and Black Onward and Upward CLASS ROLL Carrie Buseck Anastasia McCabe Melvin Barber Leon McIntyre Alice Barton Anna Menowski Fred Barnett Jesse Mellott Grace Border Charlotte Moore Gerald Black Lee Rightnour Ruth Cogan Wilda Mort Grover Bolinger Paul Ritchey Florence Davis Edrie Musser Thomas Brennen James Shuke Naomi Defibaugh Lovine Musser Willard Brown George Snyder Betty Dodson Ruby Ross David Duvall Donald Stuller Helene Figard Isabel Stuart Russell Eichelberger Warren Taylor Geraldine Fusselman Elsie Stunkard Lennus Foster John Valigorsky Blanche Gowarty Louise Thomas Paul Foster Henry Weaver Geraldine Hitchens Geraldine Taylor John Gowarty Robert Weaver Katherine Johnson Mona Zimmerman Willis Lewis Paul Weyant Cynthia Johnson Amy Figard Jerome McCavitt Malcolm Whited Maurice Young Page Twenty-seven GTHB (TRACK (TEAM The third inter-class track meet was held May 5, 1930. Nearly all the High School re- cords were shattered. The contestants all did well in their activities. The Seniors were vic- torious. having 40 points. The Juniors ranked second. The results of the meet were as follows: 50 Yard Dash—Coletta McCavitt. 2nd—Tie between Audrey Pepple and Ruby Ross. 100 Y'ard Dash—Thomas Fleck. 2nd—Martin McCavitt. 220 Y’ard Dash—Thomas Fleck. 2nd—Howard Border. 3rd—Amer Duvall. Basketball Throw—Coletta McCavitt. 2nd—Mae Eisenhart. 3rd—Janie Winters. Broad Jump—Thomas Fleck. 2nd—Kenneth Stunkard. 3rd—Ralph McElwee. Mile Run—William Hopkins. 2nd—Paul Foster. 3rd—David Duvall. Baseball Throw—Coletta McCavitt. 2nd—Mae Eisenhart. 3rd—Elsie Stunkard. Discus—William Hopkins. 2nd—Amer Duvall. 3rd—Paul Spargo. Javelin—Kenneth Stunkard. 2nd—David Duvall and Ralph McElwee. Pole Vault—W’illiam Hopkins. 2nd—Donald Jenkins. High Jump—Donald Jenkins. 2nd—Paul Foster. 3rd—Kenneth Stunkard. Shot Put—William Hopkins. 2nd—Ralph McElwee. 3rd—Paul Spargo. The teams are working diligently under the supervision of Mr. Eckles and Miss Steele in preparing for the county meet at Bedford. Our team expects to let the other schools of Bedford County know that Rroad Top has a track team; not only that, but a good one. VV’e have several members from last year’s squad who came through with honors. When we go to Bedford this year we have high hopes of coming home victorious. Here’s hoping the team has the best of luck. Those who placed in the county meet last year were Florence Fox and Coletta McCavitt. Florence got first in the baseball throw, while Coletta got first in the basketball throw. We lost Florence through graduation, but others will try to take her place. DEBATE. We welcome debate once more. The re- newed activity thin year speaks well for our high school. Time and much effort are re- quired to prepare good debates, and it is an honor to any school to have a group of students in the student body who are willing to make the effort. To these students within our own stu- dent body much credit and honor is due for the successful season which has just closed. The question debated this year was, “Resolved, That the county should be the unit of support and control of the schools of Pennsylvania.” The debaters were as follows: Affirmative: Elizabeth McIntyre. Coletta McCavitt. Ralph McElwee. Virginia McCavitt. Martin McCavitt. Negative: Mary Young. Amer Duvall. Vincent Smith. Alberta Hopkins. We debated the following high schools: Huntingdon. Mount Union. Saltillo. Montgomery. While the record shows six defeats and two victories, we are indeed proud of this re- cord. as two of these defeats were by a score of 1057 to 836 by the State champions (Mont- gomery High) at Philadelphia. The outstanding trip of the many trips made was that to Philadelphia to compete for the State championship, as the representatives of Section Five of the State Forensic League. The trip was made in two cars and began aus- piciously on Thursday, May 8th. with two flat tires. Tuesday night was spent in York. Pa. Friday morning the journey was continued through Lancaster to Philadelphia, where the debates took place in the Sunday School rooms of the Church of the Savior. After the debate, visits were made to Independence Hall, City Hall, the Water Front and the Zoo. While here, we watched the racing crews practicing on the Schuylkill River. The return home began in the evening, when we visited Valley Forge and then went to Pottstown. where we spent the night. On Saturday we visited Hershey Park and the State Capitol at Harrisburg. We arrived in Defiance about six o’clock that even- ing. tired, happy and hungry. I’lit'v Twenty-nil - ef OKE William Hopkins— I wonder what you would have done if you’d lived when men were compelled to earn their living by the sweat of their brow?” Eugene Grace—‘‘I’d have opened a shop and sold handkerchiefs.” Robert Stevenson—‘‘What’s the date. Mr. Eckels?” Mr. Eckels—“Never mind the date. The examination is more important. ‘‘Robert S.—“Well. sir. I wanted some- thing right on my paper.” ‘‘Fred Taylor—“Things are just reversed from what they used to be.” Martin McCavitt — “That’s right. My grandfather used to go to bed at nine and get up at four; now I go to bed at four and get up at nine.” Mrs. Christine Anderson—“Where have you been all evening?” Mr. John Anderson—“At the office.” Mrs. Anderson. “Then you must have been made of asbestos. Your office building burned down two hours ago.” Then the new minister arose on his first Sunday, beaming at the congregation, and said: “As I gaze about I see before me this morning many bright and shining faces.” And immediately eighty-seven powder puffs came out! Sailor (struggling in the water)—“Help! I can’t swim! Drop me a line!” Captain—“Yes, and you write me some time, too.” Mother—“Now, Drexel B. I want you to go in and get acquainted with the new' nurse and kiss her nice. Drexel B.—“Yes, and get my face slapped like papa did.” Thelma Manley—“Never let a fool kiss you.” Mary Young—“Never let a kiss fool you.” A farmer was trying hard to fill out a rail- way company’s claim sheet for a cow that had been killed on the track. He came to the last item: “Disposition of the carcass.” After puzzling over the question for some time, he wrote: “Kind and gentle.” Herschel Smith—“Say, how do you expect your girl to get that letter when you don’t put any address on it?” Thomas Fleck—“She’s a clerk in the dead letter office.” Mary Hopkins—“Who can describe a cat- erpillar?” Mary Mort—“I can. Mary Hopkins—“Well. Marv M.. what is it?” Mary Mort—“An upholstered worm.” Pajjr Thirty Mr. Weakspine had crawled under the bed when he heard the burglar.. After a while of breathless waiting he felt someone trying to crawl in beside him. “Is that you Sophonisba, dear? “No. was the answer. I’ve just had a look at her. I’m the burglar. John Anderson—“I can't eat this stuff! Christine Davis— Never mind. dear. I have some fine recipes for making up left- overs. John Anderson—In that case I’ll eat it now. Mr. Stone—As a school ollicial. Mr. Eckels. you feel, do you not, that the radio is doing wonders to spread the use of good Eng- lish? Mr. Eckels— Yes, if you call the language of Amos V Andy good English.” Not only the students, but even the teachers are using it. New Iceman— Say. what do you think? The guy in that house threw me out because I tried to kiss the cook.” Milkman— I think the lady of that house does her own cooking. Walter Spargo—“You didn’t expect to see me here to-night, did you? Jimmie Lewis—“Naw, Sis didn’t put your picture on the piano until after you rang the door bell.” The Absent Minded Professor Mr. Stone— I’ll be darned; I never saw that pocket in my coat before. Jeaner Grace— Margaret, read this. Margaret (reading aloud in English class) — Dear Chloe May I have a date for the 4th of July? I know this will suit you. With lots of love. Jeaner Grace. Pa««? Thirty-our eo M MENCEM E N 6T PROGRAM Processional______________________Orchestra Invocation_____________________________Rev. Seylor Class Oration___________________Mary Young: Selection_________________________Orchestra Commencement Address______Dr. Ezra Lehman I’reshivnt ShlpiNMistiuru Slate Teachers College Selection_________________________Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas. Prof. H. D. Metzgar Asst. Supt. of Schools of Ifc-dfonl Co. Orchestra Postlude