Caernarvon Township High School - Blugold Yearbook (Morgantown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1947 volume:

i David H. R pp Mary Alice Esluel Eclito Business Manag CBLUQGLD 1947 Published by Sc-zniov GLCISS of Gmc-zvrncwvon Township High School Morgantown, peIll'lSylV3.I'li3 -S Table of Gontents Forward ........... DCCIICBJIOII .. ........... .. In Appreciation ............. Alma M3fC!' ........... AClITlil'1i5tl'8tiOIl ........... Historical Abstracts ....,..... Sel'li0I'S ...................f.. .............. UUCICTCIZSSHICH .......... ACflV1f1e S .............. Sports ........... Snapshots ........ Advertising ........ Page 3 4 5 e 7 14 17 31 39 47 53 55 J, c F ljovewcwci lg In the future years we, the Class of 1947, will have only pleasant memories to remind us of theifour years spent in Caernarvon High School. As long as we live we shall share the common bond of fellow- ship which befell us during these four years. In order to preserve some of these memories we have assembled the Blugold. It is our sincere hope that the succeeding pages will luring joy and happiness to those who read them. Time alone can measure the degree of success which we have attained in recording some of the outstanding events of these past four years. ,L fDc-zclifccttifon r We, the Class of 1947. dedicate this Blugold to our parents in appreciation for the encouragement they have given us in order that we might have the opportunity to complete our high school career. We realize the many sacrifices made hy them in order that we might gain this education, and it is our desire that we may grow to he worthy of all that has been done for us. A We dedicate this hook to :- Mr. and Mrs. O scar W. Byler Mr. and Mrs. Nathan W. Carvell Mr. and Mrs. H. Scott Eshelman Mr. and Mrs. E. Irdell Gordon Mr. and Mrs Leon Herb Mr. and Mrs. Washington McNeal Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Miller Mr. and Mrs. E. Allen Murray. Sr Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Rapp Mr. and Mrs Stephen H. Stolzfus ln Qhppvecmtion l 2, 'Eg 1 . 100 4 ' nr ' 8 I' Q 0 0 5 gs n U ,p,.on-.snuff V s s rv 0000405 O.,l::1.,g:sx,a'! Wiumsw' ,nunvga'o u,,sv1'w ' ,aalcooill li I Q Dorothy S. Graff To you, Mrs. Groff. we, the Class of '47, wish to extend our heartfelt thanlcs. Not only have you made this yearbook possible through your time and effort: but you have also directed our plays, Welshman. coached the girl's haslcethall team, and taught us mathematics during our entire high school career. Despite all of your many activities you found time to help us and encourage us whenever the going got tough. Therefore, we salute you! served as class advisor during our Junior year, helped us with The 'u 5 ive if S six . Mn-.. Coaemawon Township School I W. 1 ALMA MATER W Near the foot of the old Welsh mountains Where a stream goes winding thro' Stands a school, our own Caernarvon, With its colors gold and blue. Its walls are strong and stately, With bricks of reddish hue, And all who do there enter, Cherish mem'ries fond and true. May we always sing off vict'ry As her flags go marching by, - So that those who next year enter Can be proud of Caernarvon High. We pray that we may ever, To this, our school, be true, Her mem'ry always with us, In all life's journey through. When our school days all are over, Let us work with anxious care, For the swiftly coming future. We must ev'ry one prepare. Tho' some days are black and gloomy, We must meet them with a smile, And think of old Caernarvon As we pass thro' life's long aisle -Class of I ' r I W I A' rf -,,W X X 'X 4 Qi. ' j ttf 5 -A : I AUNINISTEATIUN A, 1, ,J lf I -. W .41-2' P'-X ,xv-.M iii., nd -M' me., 115' 5:43, .5 v A' u 5, ,. Xa' ' ' 5 u-, 1 v 1, 'W 'X F ki an ff 4, 1 Qs umm ,V 7. wif :J .W -' Q,,- ffm' .. uhm , X MMF ' ,L , 'afiz ,ff MW I J , . 4. n 1 ,,' t' fs! 1 .N L '. .3 X Q v WT Q : . , . ,. x. LL -. wa 1. 1 N .h - 0 I ls 4 x 4. ,. J.. ,M U we 'f an-1 1- V1--eg UMM Bocufcl of Education William H. Jacobs, Harold L. Kurtz, Elmer Witman, J. A. Z0Ok, NO1'I'hal'1 W. McFarland. J. Elmer Witman ,... Harold L. Kurtz ....,... Dr. A. Zook ........ William H. Jacobs h OFFICERS .. ................... President Vice President Secretary Treasurer F Q TZZTZQ ls GTI a fPUL1mcLpc1l7s essage To the Class of 1947:- As you leave high school to enter a new phase of life and to par- ticipate in the improvement of human relations. you face a postwar world of innumerable challenges which must be met with courage and confidence. You must condition yourselves to become useful members of a social order that will witness a succession of changes. the nature of which cannot be predicted but which will be influenced by your manner of executing responsibilities. To achieve pronciency in conquering the difficulties that tax your lives and to work harmoniously with your fellow men in guiding the destiny of a changing world requires extensive thought and experi- ence. lt is therefore of paramount importance that you regard edu- cation as a lifetime processing for an enriched and useful citizenship in a democracy. Continuous development of the powers and faculties bestowed upon you by nature will assure a most abundant life. make it a place where mankind is capable of living peacefully and of enjoying prosperity and happiness. . Sincerely, Russell R. Klotz Principal ' - As you pass through this world, hold faith in your ability to help I clculty REV. WILLIAM O. BRADLEY Gibraltar, Pa. Muhlenberg College, A. B., Mt. Airy Lutheran Seminary, B. D. English, Latin. MRS. DOROTHY S. GROFF Morgantown, Pa. West Chester State Teachers College, B. S. in Ed., University of Pennsylvania, Albright College. Welshman. Yearbook. Class Plays. Girls' Basketball Team. Girls' Athletic Association. Mathematics, Health. RUSSELL R. KLOTZ Sheridan Pa Muhlenberg College B S Lehigh UHIVCFSILY Columbia University Supervi mg Principal Sczence Mathematics , . J . . Q ' , . S . , . u F L eleven twelve Facult MRS. ANNA B. PECK Morgantown, Pa. West Chester State Teachers Collegeg Millersville State Teachers College Elerhentary-Grades Five and Six. A JOHN w. POLISCHAK 1125 Muhlenberg Street. Reading, Pa. Kutztown State Teachers College, B. S in Ed. Boys' Athletics. Boys' Athletic Association. Social Studies, Biology, Health. ARTHUR T. SIGMAN Elverson , P3 . West Chester! State Teachers College. Elementary-Grades Seven and Eight. Q1--in-1i 1 cxculty DORA M. STOLTZFUS Morgantown, Pa. Kutztown State Teachers College. Elementary-Grades One and Two. MRS. JEAN S. WAGNER Richland, Pa. Ithaca College, B. S. in Ed. Mixed Chorus. Girl.-S' Chorus. Orchestra. Assemblies. Music MRS. FLORENCE J. ZEIDERS Geigfertown, Pa. Kutztown State Teachers College. Elementary-Grades Three and Four. .L thirteen f R F e Historical Tlibstvctcts There is no deiinite date as to when Morgantown was founded, however, the year 1760 is set up as its date of beginning. As the name indicates, Morgantown was named after Col. jacob Morgan, a Revolutionary War patriot. Before 1805 the name had been Morgan's Town , but was then changed to Morgantown. Colonel jacob Morgan received land from his father on which he laid out the plans for the town. Before the establishing of Berks County in 1752 this piece of land lay in Conestoga Township, Chester County. Morgantown grew rapidly. Many people came to work in the nearfby iron mines and blast furnaces, while others came to start their own business. With the growing of the town, there was a great demand for a school, and so the first school was established. The first school was held in the Episcopal Church, which was built on a lot of ground willed by Thomas Morgan. This was not located in Morgantown, but close by. No definite location is known. It was not long before this building did not satisfactorily meet the needs of the community as a church or school, so a new church was built, wherein they would also have school. This was brought about by an act of the Legislature of the Com' monwealth of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, on March 6, 1786. The act gave per- mission to remove the building from the one-acre plot to a lot No. 32 in Morgantown. The Vestrymen and Church Wardens of the new church, Saint Thomas Chapel, had the duties of taking care of the church property and also to manage the public school. According to William B. Plank in his Founding of Saint Thomas Church, ln 1786, the petition for a charter states that a 'Public School' had been maintained in the edifice that had been erected on the oneeacre lot and consecrated in 1765 . As the town was populated mostly with Welsh and English settlers this school was attended largely by these two groups. As the population increased, a pressing need for an independent school house developed, so the Episcopal Church was built. After the dedication exercises in 1824, it was decided to have a separate schocl building. In 1827 the congregation of the Saint Thomas Church built a separate scliool. This building still stands beside the Saint Thomas Church, located on Cherry Lane in Morgantown. Here are some of the facts about the first school housez- First, it was built by the congregation of Saint Thomas Church at its expense to serve as a public school for the community in accordance with the practice ofthe parish that was begun certainly by the year 1765. Then, second, this school house was built seven years before the establishment of the public school system of the Commonwealth of Penna., established in 1834, and during the early years of that system, the township authonf ties leased the building from the Saint Thomas Vestry and paid an annual rental therefor. C'Founding of Saint Thomas Church -W. B. Plankl. The stone for this building was hauled by john Ammon at two dollars and fifty cents a day. Sometime later a second story was added to the building by the Masonic Fra- ternity Union Lodge No. 479. This was used as a lodge hall until Cctober 18, 1888, when the lodge moved to Birdsboro. This floor was used as a grammar school. This building was called the Caernarvon Township Grammar School. During the school term of 1896f1897, Mr. Frederick A. Marx, now Judge of Orphans' Court of Berks County, was a teacher. Mr. Marx taught the upper grades on the second floor, and Miss Ella Knauer taught the lower grades on the first floor. The building was abandoned as a school house in 1904. English speaking children, but there was another school for the German speaking children. This building was located on the grounds of Peter Plank. A According to Mr. William B. Plank The school building was built of red sand stone and painted. It was established in 1785 by Peter Plank and maintained by him The Caernarvon Township Grammar School was attended principally bythe I fourteen X until his death in 1831. The building was undoubtedly used until the public school system was established in 1834, when all the children attended the public schools. Doctor D. Heber Plank records the fact that the building was torn down in 1861 by David Plank. Mr. William B. Plank has in his possession the original deed, dated December 31, 1794, by which Peter Plank anc! Frances, his wife, 'granted and leased to John Hertzler, Abraham Metzler, Daniel Buchwalter, John Mast, Jacob Mast, and jacob Lapp, 'a piece or 'lot of land situated in Caernarvon Township, being a part of said Peter Plank's Plantation on the side of the road next said Peter Plank's house, whereon is built the German School House-for the use and benefit of the children of the above mentioned persons'. The two schools already mentioned are not the only ones in Caernarvon Town' ship, Berks County, but there are four other one'room schools located in sections of the township. Ammon's schoolhouse is located next to the Mount Shilo Church, at an altitude of nine hundred feet above sea level. The building of stone structure is the fourth of that name to occupy the site, or ground adjacent, for the Ammon family was among the first settlers, and at one time owned quite an extensive tra.ct of land in that vicinity . f Annals of Conestoga Valley -Mast and Simpson., This school was a pay school until the advent of the public school system. ln Annals of Conestoga Valley it is also noted that After free schools were established, the management was taken over by the township and so continued until the new methods in education were introduced and the schools were consolidated. It has been noted that Miss Mary Evans, who taught at Ammon's school, some- times received an earning of as much as six dollars in four weeks. During the winter of 18824883 the school term was eight months with two weeks vacation between the middle of March and the first of April. During this term the attendance was not compulsoryg but there was an enroll' ment of iifty pupils. Mr. John Hoyer, who then taught at Ammon's, received a salary of two hundred thirty dollars per year. In 1895 Mr. Hoyer retumed to teach two terms of six months each at a salary of thirty dollars a month. Attendance was now compulsory for children between the ages of eight and fourteen years. Required attendance was a minimum of seventy days in a term' of one hundred and thirtyftwo days. During this time, Caernarvon Township provided free books for the school, an unusual practice at this time. h When the schools were consolidated, this building was sold and converted into a ome. Another school was the Harmony School, which was built beside the Harmony Church on the road from Joanna to Joanna Furnace. This building was a red sand' stone structure with a wooden roof. It was heated with wood stoves, and oil lamps furnished the light. XVhen the schools were consolidated, this building was sold to Mr. Joseph Lengel. It still stands but is unused. Mines School was another of the early schools. It was located across from the Jones' Mines at Joanna. While the mines were in operation, there was a need for a schfool, so this school was built. It was constructed of red sandstone with a shingle roo . When the Caernarvon Township Schools were consolidated, this building was serves as a summer residence. The last of these one room school buildings was the Valley School. This school was situated at the top of Grahm's Hill on Route 23, between Morgantown and Elverson. The school was of red sandstone with a shingle roof. When consolidation took place, Mr. David Beiler bought the building and con- verted it into a gas station. This buildnig still stands at the east end of what is now known as Beiler's Garage. An addition was added to the building some years later. Since Caernarvon Township, along with Reading, was the first to accept the common school system, they decided to construct a high school building. fifteen I sold to Mr. Ashton Rea. Mr. Rea has remodeled the school into a lovely home, which F Sl.Xlf66fl ' 4 Mr. Frank Fister was the first principal in 1904 fdate of first high schoolj. The school was held on the second floor of the Parish House. In 1905, two lots, fifty feet wide and two hundred seventy feet deep, were purchased on the main street of Morgantown. Construction on the building began immediately, and it was completed by June 1, 1906. Dedication exercises were held on New Year's Day, 1906. The school directors at this time were Milton O. Curley, President, Henry Hertzler, Treasurer, Frank Hoffman, Secretary, James Roberts, Christian Fisher, and Abram Kurtz. The teachers were: E. W. Billman, High School at Morgantown, Ida A. Teal, Intermediate at Morgantown, Moser K. Zweig, Valley School, Jennie V. Patton, Am' mon's School, Anna B. Early, Mine Hole School, Morris W. Plank, Harmony School. Harmony School. In 1919, Caernarvon Schools were consolidated, at which time all other schools in Caernarvon Township were closed. The school board was not prepared for conf solidation and due to this, different classes were held in different places. The high school was moved to the new building on the second floor. At this time, Mr. Stanley Witwer was principal, also there was only a three year high school. In 1914 a Fire Company was organized in Morgantown. From the very beginning, the firemen looked forward to the time when they could provide the town with a community hall. The consolidation of Caernarvon Township School opened the way for such a building. Because of overcrowding, poor school facilities, and the hesitation of the school board to build, someone sug' gested a iire hall that could be used by the schools. The idea met with approval and the old portion of the present hall was built in 1921. The Caernarvon Board of Edu' cation promptly rented the building, thus providing revenue for the firemen, a community hall for the town, and facilities for a twofteacher high school until 1928, when the present high school building was erected and a Hrst class high school was established. f Annals of Conestoga Valley .j The Lodge Hall, above the store in the center of Morgantown, was also used as a school room. Seventh and eighth grades were taught there. In 1928, land was bought consisting of two acres, one hundred fiftyfthree perches. In order to have money to build, bonds were sold. These bonds were auc- tioned oif and the Elverson National Bank bought them The bank then resold them to private owners. These were to be paid off in groups at five year intervals. In 1933, the first was paid off, and in 1948 the last bond will be paid. This building was built of red bricks and contained- four class rooms and a library. East of the building is a playground and behind the building a tennis court was built. No other recreational facilities were provided. Mr. Allison Fasnacht was the first principal at the new high school. In 1928, the first class was graduated from this four-year high school. In 1941, the Fire Company built an extension to the old building which had been condemned. This building was rented by the school to be used for scholastic purposes. The auditorium provides recreational means for both the schools and the community. Busses bring children to both the grade school and the high school. Before 1945, pupils were transported to the high school from West Nantmeal Township as well as from other districts. Now. however, onlv pupils from Caernarvon Township Elverson, Robeson Township, and Caernarvon Township in Lancaster County attend Through the years many changes have taken place in furthering the advance ment of the Caernarvon School system. Let us hope the parents, as well as the pupils continue to realize the importance of education. Only with this in mind can there be better schools for the children in future years. - MARY McNEAL this school. , I Q1-1- ,ll lil!! III' fkij WT ll-'+L ' Bun I ,f A- fX fx xxjvjkp SQ 4 QQ SENIORS ,- v , 4 2 V r . -1' 4 .... ' w . xx .-' 1 .JF Mfr .x,.X. - .' ml, ', V 521 F in , Txx' ' 'my 1 x ' . , f A , . ,I -w 'K ',, , ,, - M .L . ,X . 'r -W- 4 - Q f. ,f A x X 4 ' - 5 ' -x . ...n Jw. 1 K tru ,J Q, f . 11 - . ' W' ,x- ,i , K ' 2 ,Q -'Lx' , A -, , , -. , v KJ.. ,.,, . ,, ,ff . -. 1' - ,M 3 ,.,4 Q , x -I ' K ' .ua w x ' , Q fy ff. ' . W 1 ' ... . r W N 1 ' ' , J I -4, .t . 1, 2 Y f Y. . f ' ,' fy' , ,W ,, - ,. , !.,.., x . , ' ,. -. . , X, r vu, 1 ' ., m . w ' V W , nl- bm,-? L Q Cpvesidentps Message Dear Fellow Classmates:- The step which we are about to take is probably the greatest and most serious one that we will taken in our entire lives, aside from marriage. A few of us intend to go to some school of higher learning in order that we may prepare ourselves for our chosen profession. No matter what our future occupations may be-whether doctor, teacher, house' wife, or farmer--we must strive to do the best that we are able. If our chosen pro-n fession is farming, let us strive to have the best farm in the state. If we plan to become a doctor, we should try to become the best in our field. . A learned man once said, There is always plenty of room at the top of every train your eyes on a goal. Make that goal so high that you will never quite reach it. Even though you do not achieve your goal, if you work for the highest attainment possible, you will benefit yourselves and your community. Sincerely, DAVID H. RAPP. I profession, only the mediocre men are crowded by their competitors. Therefore, nzne teen twenty 61088 GFHCQUS David H. Rapp, President G. Arlene Byler, Secretary Mary C. McNeal, Vice President Mary Alice Eshelman, Treasurer eniovs GRACE ARLENE BYLER Shorty Morgantown, Pa. Shorty is one of the most active girls in the Senior class. Each month she can be seen flying up and down the hall collecting articles for the Welshman of which she is the editor. Besides this she has served as class 'secretary for three years, been a cheerleader, and served in any other capacity upon which she was called. This small brunette enjoys dancing and playing the piano in her spare time. As for the future Arlene is undecided. ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 2, 3, 4, Blugold 4, Welshman 2, 3, 4-Associate Editor 3-Editor 4, Have a Heart - Peggy Watson--3, For the Love of Allah - Queenie - 3g Mama's Angel Child - Daphne Charmer - 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4g' County Chorus 4, Orchestra 4g Girls' Athletic Association .1, 2, 3, 4-President WALTER BAER CARVELL Walt R. D. No. 1, Narvon, Pa. Did someone ask who the handsome boy was, working in the chemistry labora tory? That was probably Walter, the chemistry'minded Senior. Being capable in sports this blushing lad participates in all of them. He is also the strong one in the class and frequently can be seen carry ing two other Senior boys around. Walt enjoys listening to the radio 4, Basketball 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. ..lr ' ... , - kv . .Ir 1 '-.' wi?- .aff KX lsfsiilifl YQ, Q f ,i ' ,, ,. 14 . I' 4 i Afkltuv l fl-4. Q i 'NLE iq, Qu: Y'-124 Qi' kg? 5' 'if 3 during his spare time. As to what he will do in the future he is undecided. ACTIVITIES: Have a Heart - Bo Larson-3g For the Love of Allah -A. A Beard-3, Marna's Angel Child - t on 1, 2, 3, 4-joint Treasurer 4g Varsity Basketball 3, 4, junior Varsity Basketball Willoughby-4, Boys' Athletic Associaf 1 1, 2. twenty-one Senifovs MARY ALICE ESHELMAN Easy R. D. No. 1, Mohnton, Pa. Eshy is a studious lassie with an amazing sense of humor. She is tall and has brown hair and a pair of big brown eyes that attracts a certain senior boy. Although she has no special hobbies, Eshy likes to play the piano and trum- pet in her spare time. This popular girl is well liked and her classmates showed their faith in her by electing her class treasurer. Mary Alice's future plans include college where she hopes to become a home eco' nomics teacher. ACTIVITIES: Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4g Blugold 4g The Welshman 2, 3, 4, Mamas Angel Childh- Miss Kreech - 43 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4g County Chorus 4, Orchestra 4g Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 4. A ' Y twenty-two s F LORI BEL LEE GORDON 'Tforfbeln R. D. No. 1, Narvon, Pa. Floribel was born on a small farm near Churchtown where she still resides. She is iive feet five inches tall and has hazel eyes. The motto which guides her through her daily tasks is If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Drawing and reading are Floribel's favorite hobbies, and she helps to develop her talents by serving on the art staff of the Welshman. After graduation Floribel intends to secure work at the Berkshire Knitting Mills in West Reading. ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary lg Blu- gold 4g The Welshman 2, 3, 4g Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Athletic Associa- tion 1, 2, 3, 4. . onions DONALD LEON HERB Don R. D. No. 2, Elverson, Pa. Don is one of those cheerful boys who help to liven up C. H. S. He is always ready to have fun. Herbie , as he is sometimes called, has been active in all class activities, even when he had to bor- row his Dad's Plymouth. At noon Don usually takes his daily walk to the barber shop. His favorite pasttime is writing short stories which have proved to be very inf teresting. After graduation Donald plans to at' tend Franklin and Marshall College where he will study medicine. ACTIVITIES. Blugold 4, Have Fl Heart -Ted Watson-3, For the Love of Allah -Newby-3, Mama's Angel Child -Horace Bagley-43 Orchestra 4, County Orchestra 4, Boys' Athletic Assof ciation 1, 2, 3, 4-Vice President 4. MARY CATHERINE MCNEAL .CMUCH Morgantown. Pa. Mac , as Mary is frequently called, has been an active member of the class. Not only was she elected vice president of the class for three years, but she has also served on many committees and particif pated in music, and sports. Collecting pic' tures and statues of dogs is Mary's hobby. As yet Mac hasn't made definite plans for the future. She has thought about be' coming a nurse, but working seems to head the list. ACTIVITIES: Class Vice President 2, 3, 4g Blugold 4, The Welshman 1, 2, 3, 4-- Headline Editor 4, Have a Heart -Lou Mansfield-3, Bargains in Haircuts - Mrs. Barrett-33 Mama's Angel Child -Ellen-4g Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Mix- ed Chorus 2, 3, 4g Berks County Chorus 4, Orchestra 3, 45 Girls' Athletic Associaf tion 1, 2, 3, 4-Vice President 4g Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4-Captain 4. twen ty- tnree F S Somers FLORENCE LILLIAN MILLER Ffossie R. D. No. 1, Mohnton, Pa. Did you hear someone talking about her boy friend or perhaps superstitions? That's Flossie . She's that talllbrunette who came to Caernarvon High from Read' ing as a Sophomore. A virtuoso on many instruments, Flossie plays a variety of instruments ranging from guitar and man' dolin to piano. Sis , as she is also called, plans to work for a short time after graduation and then get married. ACTIVITIES: The Blugold 4g Have a Heart -Fritzie Vining-33 Mama's Angel Child --Mrs. Charmer-43 Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4g Girls' Athletic Association 2, 3, 4. twenty- four EDGAR ALLEN MURRAY, IR. Munay Elverson. PS. Not only is Murray the tallest boy in the Senior class but he is also the heaviest. He uses this weight to great advantage when he plays soccer and other equally rough sports. A fire fighter of renown, Murray's favorite pasttime is going to fires. Allen is the mechanic of the class and intends to go into the garage business with his father. ACTIVITIES: Boys' Athletic Associa' tion 1, 2, 3, 4-Secretary 4. eniovs E. MAE .STOLTZFUS Mae Joanna, Pa. DAVID HOWARD RAPP lljohnnyff Elverson, Pa. David is the smallest senior boy and is well liked by all. He is the politician of the class and enjoys discussing many prob' lems of the day. This should help him in his future as a social science teacher. Johnny has three hobbies: collecting records, choral singing, and reading. He served as class president for three years and has been active in sports and music as well as other school activities. ACTIVITIES: Class President 2, 3, 4, Blugold Editor 4, The Welshman 2, 3, 4 --Sports Editor 3, 4-Treasurer 4, Have a Heart- -Mark Andrews-3, The Last Wife -Henry VIII-3, Mama's Angel Child - Dick Armstrong - 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, County Chorus 4, Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4 - Captain 4, Boys' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4-President 4, Speaker on Berks County Town Meet- ing of the Air 4. Mae is one of the quieter girls of the class and can usually be found with her classmate, Floribel, in Room 3. This brown- eyed senior has a keen sense of humor which makes her very popular with every' one. Not only has Mae helped in all class work, but she has also been a leading alto in both choruses. Mae takes lessons on the accordion and collects stamps in her spare time. She inf tends to work after graduation. ACTIVITIES: Prompter in Have a Heart 3, Bargains in Haircuts, 3, Mama's Angel Child 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, County Chorus 4, Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. twen ty-f-ive F s Gloss l'lLsto1:'y Flight three leaving in tive minutesu was the first cry we heard as we waited to boa,-C1 the big transport plane that wasto carry us to our destination., usenior-Summitn. This was in the fall of 1943 and the twenty-six passengers were headed for their first stop, Freshman-Base . As we seated ourselves, we were rather nervous and our adviser, Eva June Smith., had quite a time with us: but presently we began to talce an interest in things. To pass the time we elected the following officerszspresident., Harry Shirlcg Vice President. Merle Stoltzfus: Secretary, Ploribel Gordon: and Treasurer, Mary Rhoads. Seven of the students also became quite active in sports. The next stop on the schedule was Sophomore Village . How- ever, before we landed, eleven students and one teacher became air sick and had to bail out. That left fifteen students without an adviser until Edna Dilger boarded the plane. Officers were again elected as follows: President, David Rapp: Vice President, Mary McNeal: Sec- retary, Arlene Byler: and Treasurer, Mary Alice Eshelman. This time we chose our class colors, flower, and motto. We also tried to earn some money by selling chocolate rnillc, and for the enjoyment of all the students we sponsored two roller slcating parties. Before stopping at njuniorvilleu four more students had import- ant business to attend so they bailed out leaving eleven of us with as the previous year. To increase our funds we decided to sell potato chips and Christmas cards. By some strange coincidence a salesman was on board selling beautiful class rings. He finally sold us on the idea of buying them. ' Dorothy Graff as our adviser. The class officers remained the same I twenty six Glass History The next item on our program was the presentation of the Junior play, Have a Heart , under the direction of Lois Acker. Finally, before ending our Junior year, we entertained the Seniors at the Juniorsenior Prom with music furnished hy J ack Hasler and his orchestra. Ar last our destination was reached and we were arriving at usenior-Summit . Ten students alighted from the plane to find Jean Wagner ready to lead us through our last year of high school. The first important thing we did was to display what acting ahil- ity we had in our Senior play entitled Mama's Angel Child. Ir tumed out to be a grand success. Then Christmas suddenly crept up on us and a chicken dinner was held in the Fire Hall for the enjoy- ment of the Senior Class. We did many other traditional senior ac- tivities such as taking our place in sports and selling candy through- out the school. . In order that we might have a permanent record of many of our school activities we decided to have a yearbook: this was to he a printed volume rather than a rnimeographed annual.-One of the things which we have looked forward to during our high school career was the senior class trip. and we decided to go to New York. Now 2.8 we are ready to leave C3.el'1'l31'V0l'l, Saddel' and wiser, we are looking forward to a long and successful life, hoth for ourselves and those that follow. Class Flower-Red and White Roses. Class Motto- Labor Conquers All Things . I Class Colors-Red and White. 4 l w S twenty-seven I twenty -eight Qlciss Will We, the Class of 1947 of Caernarvon High School, County of Berlcs, State of Pennsylvania, heing in good hodily health and of sound mind and heing desirous of settling our possessions and direct- ing the disposal of our estates after our decease, while we have strength and capacity to do so, do malce and puhlish this, our last will and testament, herehy revoking and making null and void all other wills and testaments, hy us hereto made. As to our worldly estate and all the property, real, personal, or comhined, of which we shall he entitled at the time of our decease, we bequeath and dispose thereof in the following manner: I, Arlene Byler, leave my smallest to Cornelia Schuhel. 1, Walter Carvell, leave my muscles to my hrother, Nevin. 1, Mary Alice Eshelman, leave my friendship with Rev. Bradley to Jane Kruppenhach. 1, Donald Herh, leave my many girl friends to Howard Muhlen- berg. , 1 Florihel Gordon, leave my quiet ways to the Sophomore girls. Q I, Florence Miller, leave my hoy friend with forty-two inch shoulders to Jeanne Byler. 1, Allen Murray, leave my curley hair to Rohert Johnson. Mary McNeal, leave my ahility to do mathematics to Donald Grove. I. 1, David Rapp, leave my whiskers to whoever wants them. 1 Mae Stoltzfus, leave my hashfulness to Dorothy Bixler. Lately, we do nominate and appoint our dearly heloved succes- sor. the Class of 1948, to he the executors of this, our last will and feSf3.H'l6nt. will and testament, suhscrihed our names and agixed our seal on this first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun dred and forty-seven. The Class o 1.947 . In witness whereof, we, the Class of 1947, have to this, our last f -,1-i1--111-1 C5l,CLSS ClD'COPlf'lBCy Ah, my young friends, come into my tent: I shall gaze into the crystal hall and tell you what I can see of your life in the year 1957. That little girl is Arlene Byler. I see her in a little house built for three. There is a red-haired little boy in the picture also. Stand- ing in the kitchen beside this petite young housewife is a county ex- tension worlcer showing some of the latest developments in canning. She is Mary Alice Eshelman. The next thing I see is a skilled doctor at work in the operating room of the Morgantown Community Hospital. His name is Donald Herb and the nurse beside him is Mary McNeal. Another doctor enters the room: it is Florence Miller who is studying to become a hrain surgeon. V A large high school looms into the picture. In the history de- partment is David Rapp teaching American history. In the principal's office there is a secretary whose name is Mae Stoltzfus. - The crystal shows me a large factory in Morgantown. This fac- tory is owned and operated lay Florihel Gordon., a very prominent Business woman. At the loading platform are four big trailer truclcs. The big man directing the unloading is Walter Carvell, the owner of the truclcs. The scene shifts to Main Street in Elverson. I see E. Allen Murray sitting in his office overlooking his huge modern garage. He has a chain of ten garages in eastern Pennsylvania. The pictures in the crystal fade, and I can see no farther into the lives of these ten promising citizens, butyl know that the crystal will light up again some future day to show advancement for all of your C HSS. 1 1: F a A twen ty-nine 3 h'-4 SJ QD thirty , CD m DD E 're .-I u 3 S E bb U Q .Li .20-2 'B' '-1 ' as CD 'ig 0 ev Gd 8 15 Q .. 2 5' 5 E E- -ag 5 3 bb E E -D 8 3 -E -cz E 5 E 3 E S G c f' E M as 2 5 Q 3 'E 5 LE can s-4 L. 2 'E r- E 2 9 U S cn 3,4 8 0 U O S Q E 3 EA ,Q 3 is E z ' ,S -2' 5 5 E E' U .E' cn C ge 'E 'Q CD U E2 LE 'D 'Sn 13 In D H D 215:22-Elm an ,gg Q 3 5 E 'E QE E 'CI .Q C-' ev E Q ,, E ,E E05 .2 5 Endvv ff Q wi OOHC 3 'E c 2 zf'--932 552 ' ' B145 ED S3 E if E ad-gg 3 3 E S112 M ,.,, E o' ab r-4 5, 5 an . Z 12 Q15 -.. S z .2 2 O 5 Q ' S 5 - 3 2 Ewan E ,B 2523: S -2022 E S m Eg 5 3 Q 3 M5 'H Q 2 .,, , as .. E ' E M H H s Q Z E E -2' 2 -5 Q 5 Lu 5 3 3 .4 Y a-. u O Q: 2 4 cb-e H S E H :E S - N 3 z rg 2 EE S 2 M E 3 0 E Q T as 5 Q .,, an 0- 5 5 as Q .ss gg EI if To -Q Em QE , UNUEEIILASSHEN BlH4iE1'?IBill9t'5WfJL,il'IE1'1WiL hME-NT7m9f2,.i99 Mf,1:M?1, 1, W' ,- ' . wk, vg.. v ' E' XAHLEL1,.M'J'11,M.:,''1.z'k.f'WW4 1w15WN'a:'.1abnQ?'!3f' LL1'LifOU Glass Dorothy S. Graff-Faculty Adviser, Harvey Eshelman, Roland Johnson, Robert Johnson, Jack McEwen. Jane Kruppenbach, Catherine Tx-ate, Rebecca Burkhart, Cornelia Schubel. Jeanne Byler and Erica Grossman-missing. CLASS OFFICERS Jack McEwen ....................... - .......,...................................................... President Robert Johnson ............. ........... V ice President Catherine Trate .................... Secretary Jeanne Byler ........ ............. T reasurer .i thirty-three thirty -four unbov Qlass In the fallof 1944 a group of twenty-live hoys and girls entered Caernarvon as freshmen. During this year they could usually he seen in Room One with Miss Mason and Miss Heinz as homeroom teachers. . When they became sophomores the class had dwindled to thir- teen, but this did not slaclcen their activity in the least. Under the guidance of Rev. Bradley they became salesmen and sponsored a roller slcating party. Each day at noon some of the sophomores could he seen in the various rooms selling chocolate milk. This year as Juniors the group moved to Room Four where Mrs. Graff became their faculty adviser. They now had only nine members hut one more was added during the course of the year. Early in the year they began vending of potato chips at noon, and at Christmas time they had sold a great many greeting cards. A,small white dog, which the Juniorsnamed Fuzzy , stands on the bookcase in Room four as a reminder that this class won the prize for selling the highest percentage of magazines in the school campaign. , Two highlights of the Junior year are the play and the prom. Salad Days , a comedy, was given by the class on April 10. The prom. one of the most colorful aHairs of the school year, was held May 16 Music was furnished hy Frank Peclcis Crchestra. With three active years as a haclcground this class will go for- ward to become the seniors of tomorrow and to uphold the traditions of Caernarvon High. J. SOPLLOWIDUQ CSLCLSS 4 1.1 K , Mewin Weiler, Glenn Beam, Paul Hartz, William O. Bradley Faculty Adviser, Clarence Seifrit, Robert Haas. Claude Seifrit. f 2 Q Dorothy Bixler, Thelma Moore, Erma Burkhart, Nancy Arters, Jean Buchanan, Betty Magyar. CLASS OFFICERS Betty Magyar .................................,......................................,,.,....... - .,,.. President Clarence Seifrit .........,.. .......... V ice President Nancy Arters ............. ................... S ecretary Jean Buchanan .............. ............. T reasurer U thirty-five ff peaceful hut activated sophomore year. Their enrollment as Fresh- X SOPl lOYYLOUQ C5lL1,SS The Class of '49 left the turmoil of their freshman year to a more men totaled twenty at the end of the term. As Sophomores they end their present year with a total of twelve industrious members. They chose cardinal and grey for their class colors and the talis- man rose as their flower. Success: we can, we must has become then- class motto. During their freshman yearithey elected the following officers: President, Claude Seifrit: Vice President., Clyde Smith: Secretary, Nancy Arters: and Treasurer., Betty Magyar. With Rev. Bradley for their class adviser this group has shown strides in salesmanship. Besides selling chocolate mill: each day at noon hoth at the high and elementary schools. these ambitious students were runner-up in the high school magazine contest. They also spon- sored a roller skating party at the Ringing Rocks Skating Rink which proved to he very successful. thirty-six .Jr l2UC2SlfL1f1fl11,1 L Qluss Dorothy Oatman, Ernie Abbott. Walter Cook, John W. Polischalc -Faculty Adviser, Donald Schubel, Evelyn Moyer, Miriam Mast. Donald Grove, Nevin Carvell, Elmer Glass, Roger Kurtz, John Gehman, James DeLong. Dawn Abbott. Grace Stoltzfus., Rosabel Witwer, Jacqueline Lange, Irma Shirlc, Ruthmary Wagner, Ethel Hart. Roy Millard. Howard Muhlenberg, and Elmecla Riehl,missing. CLASS OFFICERS Howard Muhlenberg ............................. - .......... , ............................. President Irma Shirl: ....................... - ....... ........... V ice President Dorothy Oatman ......... .................. S ecretary Walter Cook. ..... - ....... ........... T reasurer .-iii thi r' t y-seven X F K I 1 i X t F'CQSl'L1'YbCL1'L C5l,CLSS In the fall of 1946 twenty-three students began their career at Caernarvon High School. Under the guidance of their class adviser, Mr. Polischalc, these Freshman elected officers, chose their class motto, class colors, and class flower. Learn to live and live to learn will serve as their motto, while green and gold were chosen as class colors. The yellow rose is their class flower. During the year these Freshman have been active. In the fall they began their social season with a hay ride: at Christmas they held a party at noon on the last day of school. This was followed on Valen- tine Day by another party. The freshman have proved that they have some outstanding members in the field of athletics. Howard Muhlenberg played the entire season on the Varsity Basketball team while James DeLong and Walter Cool: played on the Junior Varsity team. Irma Shirlc and Arnie Abbott gained berths on the Girls' Basketball team. Two of the girls, Rosabel Witwer and Ernie Abbott, became cheerleaders. This ability did not stop with the athletics. Two members re- presented the class on The Welshman staff. Howard Muhlenberg is on the editorial staff and Ruthmary Wagner has been responsible tor some of the art worlc of the newspaper. With this year as a good beginning the class will go forth to win more laurels for C. H. S. thirty-eight -,.-,,-,...... WMI II I ,-X,,X-,X ,..X,X-,X --i 'i ACTIVITIES I i f f ' ' gl I mfg. 2 w ,Q ' A . N' MQ' QU, 0 ng 1 W Q aka A -vi, 1.1 fn ff wr- lv Ii. . , 4 ,,1' r , , L aw, .1, f 1 1 ,L ,,-1 rl 31412, FF .1 '1 A . 5 I ..x' .1 f f 1 . 4 A Q., .rn 11 L rv . w, - I' I ,Airs M a . MP ,bgw ,,, ff.,-A L ji, 4 . - , 1 3 A 'I . ,W a 5. n Q ' A 1, I , J f 11 M- w fl 'VJ U. 'M H 1 1 V' , ,,-' 34 mp.,w ,K' , 7 wi 1. .NX t ,1,nkaK'Rza.l.+-xmzmupziwegf1,J u v Y W J V' 13,42 . ai '-WW, Ak: Blugo David Rapp-Editorg Dorothy Groff-Faculty Adviser, Donald Herb. Mary McNeal, Mary Alice Eshelman, Floribel Gordon, Florence Miller. Arlene Byler-Missing. The Blugold has been made possible by the members of the Senior Class and Mrs. Groff. Early in their last year at school the Class of '47 decided to take upon themselves the task of publishing the first printed yearbook of C. H. S. An editor and business manager were elected by the class. With the help of the faculty adviser the editor chose the staff which was to help compile the book. High pressure salesmanship by all members of the class has been a large factor in being able to print this annual. David Rapp ........................... ........................... E ditor Mary Alice Eshelman ................................ ....... B usiness Manager Arlene Byler Mary McNeal Florence Ivfiller ........ ...... L iterary Editors Donald Herb Floribel Gordon ........................ ....,., A rt Editors ,,--,-L forty-one f forty Welshmun Mary Alice Eshelman, Glenn Beam, David Rapp, Donald Wells, Mary McNeal, jane Kruppenbach. - Ruthmary Wagner, Floribel Gordon, Dorothy Groff-Faculty Adviser, Betty Magyar, Nancy Arters. Arlene Byler, Jeanne Byler, Howard Muhlenberg .-Missing, The Wclshman is Caernarv0n's monthly newspaper. It is published by a staff whose membership is open to all students who possess the ability and interest in journalism. The Welshman has been in existence for twenty years, and it attributes its success to the cooperation between the staff and the other students. During these , twenty years it has grown from a bi' annual to a monthly paper and has become a member of the Pennsylvania School Press Association. This year the staff attempted to record all high school and grade school happen' ings, Alumni news, and other items of inf terest as well as humor and editorials. The paper is written and memeographf ed entirely by the students. Typing is tak' en care of by the faculty adviser. The art staff plans and makes all. stencils for the covers and the drawings at the top of each page. two Arlene Byler, Editor Girls, Cdhovus Dorothy Bixler, Miriam Mlast, Ernie Abbott, Mae Stoltzfus, jane Kruppenbach, Thelma Moore, Erica Grossman, Evelyn Moyer, jean Wagner-Director. Dorothy Oatman, Nancy Arters, Mary McNeal, Mary Alice Eshelman, Florence Miller, Comelia Schubel, Betty Magyar, Rebecca Burkhart, Floribel Gordon. Jacqueline Lange, Grace Stoltzfus, Elmeda Riehl, Dawn Abbott, Rosabel Witwer, Catherine Trate, Irma Shirk, Ruthmary Wagner, Ethel Hart. Arlene Byler and Jeanne Byler-Missing. The Girls' Chorus consists of girls from the Freshman, Sophomore, junior and Senior classes. They meet every Monday afternoon under the supervision of Mrs. Wagner. They are accompanied on the piano by Nancy Arters. All types of music are studied and sung by this organization. The chorus participated in the Candlelight Service at Christmas and in the Spring Concert given in April. the interest and the ability to sing. I I A Although no special requirements are made for admission students must possess ,....,-.i-4 for ty-three .F Lxecl Gbluovus Jean Wagner-Director, Nancy Arters, Mary McNeal, Jean Buchanan, Florence Miller, Clarence Seifrit, Cornelia Schubel, Thelma Moore, Betty Magyar, Mary Alice Eshelman. C Harvey Eshelman, Walter Cook, Ernie Abbott, Mae Stoltzfus, Evelyn Moyer, jane Kruppenbach, David Rapp, Roger Kurtz, Dorothy Bixler, Jacqueline Lange, Ethel Hart, James DeLong, Elmer Glass, Erma Burkhart, Catherine Trate, Rebecca Burkhart. A116110 BYICIZ 1030116 Byler, Erica Grossmann, Roy Millard land Howard Muhlenberg-Missing. The Mixed Chorus is a vocal organization of both boys and girls. This group sings at both the Christmas Candlelight Service and the Spring Concert as well as a few other times during the year. Six students from this organization represented Wyomissing. Members of this musical organization derive much pleasure from their weekly chorus period. Mrs. Jean Wagner, Supervisor of Music, directs the chorus. Caernarvon High School at the All Berks County Night of Music held March Sat I forty-four' i..........-- Gvohestvci Jean Wagner-Director, Gary Hoffman, Donald Wells, Walter Filmore. Donald Herb, Eugene Hollinger, Betty Magyar, Clarence Seifrit, Nancy Arters, Claude Seifrit, Mary Alice Eshelman, Mary McNeal. Arlene Byler-Missing. During the past year the Caernawon High School Orchestra has increased in size from six to twelve members. This increase has been largely due to the en- couragement and lessens given by Mrs. Wagner, director of the orchestra. The orchestra has played at many events held by the school such as the Candle' light Service, Senior class play, and Spring Concert. In addition they were asked to furnish music on several occasions for nonfschool activities held in the Fire Hall. MEMBERS Trumpet Violin Claude Seifrit Donald Herb Mary McNeal Eugene Hollinger Nancy Arters Drums aMary Alice Eshelman Donald Wells Trombone Gary Hoffman Clarence Seifrit Walter Filmore Saxophone Piano Betty Magyar Arlene Byler ,L forty-five C Y 4 1 F K 1 4 for ty-s Qheevheudevs Rosahel Witwer, Ernie Abbott, Dorothy Bixler, Catherine Trate. Arlene Byler and Jeanne Byler-Missing. Hang it to the rafters, Nail it to the floor! Come on, Caernarvon, Rolf that score! Yeah, team! Fight, team. fight! Cheers ringing from the rafters were heard often this year as Arlene Byler., Jeanne Byler, Catherine Trate, and Rosahel Witwer- with Ernie -Abbott and Dorothy Bixler as substitutes-led the students in urging basketball teams to victory. Before each game this group usually led the students in cheers during Pep meetings. This year marks the beginning of the cheerleaders as a dennite organization in Caernarvon High. They were formed as a part of the Girls' Athletic Association and were chosen on a competitive basis Mrs. Graff is the faculty adviser for the group. ll ix s 3 cn N vo ADA 'll xg? A M Dj' N 1 V s Y 7 W NW X iq , ' . oms u ' ,QYiVw'l49HL:F14lMUMHT.Hf if-:7f'Fi','FJ F?!Q' 'L WTAME, 'CM .F W - AWE ,W -'sw J-Ju'W!L1lllNJIlEErl:WWMPM,M374 '!1w.DwTKTYQ'I'v5h?.v115ll'Wli i. f oysl avsity Basketball Iohn Polischak-Coach, Walter Carvell, Clarence Seifxit, Harvey Eshelman. Claude Seifrit, David Rapp-Captain, james DeLong. Howard Muhlenberg-Missing. Although the Varsity Basketball team was hampered by lack of experience, the Blue and Gold courtmemunderi the leadership of Mr. Polischak, showed a marked im- provement over the teams of the past several years. The Caernarvon High quintet joined the BifCounty League of Honey Brook, Warwick, Cochranville, and Caernarvon High Schools. In the finish Caernarvon was tied for third place. Only two senior boys played varsity basketball during their four years in high school. Walter Carvell played two years at center and David Rapp was in guard C position for three years. TEAM' RECORD - SCORING RECORD . L Opp- CHS Pos. Points Birdsboro .................. 30 18 Claude Seifrit .................. F 85 Egiiborgrooi IZ Howard Muhlenberg ........ F 41 Terreyliill ' 1 8 22 Walter Carvell ................ C 34 Warwick ' 4 5 18 Clarence Seifrit .............. G 25 Cochranvilj ' 2 2 20 David Rapp fCap.j ........ G 15 Honey Bmsk ' ' 4 2 17 SUBSTITUTES Warwick ....,... I 32 16 james DeLong ................ F 3 Terre Hill .......... ....... 2 8 22 Harvey Eshelman .......... G 1 Cochranville ...... ........ 1 5 25 Terre Hill ....... ........ l 7 24 for ty-nine F st, Lmbot' cwsifcy Basketball Robert Haas, Walter Cook, Earl Fillman, John Polischak-Coach. Paul Hartz, Harvey Eshelman-Captain, James DeLong. The Caernarvon Bucket Shooters completed their season with but one victory. Like their big brothers they had a team of inexperienced playersg however, they show' ed a great improvement in form and technique by the end of the season. This team was not a member of any league, but they played junior varsity teams from the other three high schools which, together with Caernarvon, formed the Bi' County League. . Coach Polischak's charges were never without the enthusiasm that will lead to victories for them in future years. SCORING RECORD TEAM RECORD Points Opp. OHS James DeLong ......... ........ 3 3 Honey Brook ..... ........ 5 8 19 Harvey Eshelman ..... ........ 1 4 WlfWiCk ............. ........ 2 9 8 William Hart ......... ........ 1 4 COChranville. ........... ........ 8 16 Earl Fillman ....... .... 6 Honey Brook ......... ........ 3 8 16 Paul Hartz ........ .... 3 WaFWiCk --........... ........ 5' 9 7 Walter Cook ....... .... 2 Cochranville ......... ........ 2 2 6 Robert Haas ....... .... 1 finfty ............. Girls? Basketball Ernie Abbott, Irma Shirk, Catherine Trate, jane Kruppenbach, Nancy Arters, Dorothy Groff-Coach. Mary Alice Eshelman, Mary McNeal-Captain, Dorothy Bixler. Arlene Byler and Jeanne Byler-Missing. The call for basketball players was answered by a group of inexperienced but interested girls. After preliminary practices nine girls were chosen to represent C. H. S. These Blue and Gold lassies with Mary McNeal as their captain strove hard to gain victories for their Alma Mater. They entered the BifCounty League composed of Cochranville, Honey Brook, Warwick, and Caernarvon High Schools, but they were unable to win the trophy. Three Seniors played on the teamg they were Captain Mary McNeal, Mary' Alice Eshelman, and Arlene Byler. The team was coached by Mrs. Groff. Of the girls who played in the position of forward Mary McNeal and Irma Shirk earned most of the points with 82 and 78 points respectively. Jeanne Byler scored 5 points and Arlene Byler 3 points. T EAM RECORD Opp. CHS Opp. CHS Honey Brook ....... ...... 4 2 10 Honey Brook ...... .... 37 Terre Hill .......... ..... 3 26 Warwick ........... ...,,. 2 6 Warwick ........ ...... 4 I 12 Terre Hill ....... ,,,.., 2 6 Cochranville ...... ...... 3 7 22 Cochranville ....... ,.,,., 3 4 Alumnae ,.,..,. .,.... 2 3 25 Terre Hill ........ ,,,,,. 1 6 fifty one f Q Yllitlftletic Qaissooirltions ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS OFFICERS i Mary McNeal, Russell Klotz-Faculty Financial Adivser, Betty Magyar. David Rapp, Walter Carvell, Donald Herb, Allen .Murray, Robert Johnson. Arlene Byler-Iviissing. As in previous years the Athletic Associations were reorganized at the beginning of the school term. The purpose of these organizations is to promote interest in athletics and good sportsmanship in all athletic events. Through the payment of dues and the proceeds from basketball games the associations are able to purchase athletic equipment which they need. Although the boys and girls are organized separately with Mr. Polischak and I Mrs. Groff as advisers of the respective groups, they elected a joint treasurer to take care of the financial accounts. Mr. Klotz supervises the financial end of both organi- zations. BOYS' .A. A. GIRLS' A A David Rapp ........................ President Arlene Byler ........................ President Donald Herb ............ Vice President Mary McNeal ......... Vice President Allen Murray .................... Secretary Betty Magyar ..................,,,. Secretary Robert Johnson ................ Treasurer Walter Carvell .......... ........ I oint Treasurer J fifty-two Lin--n--u-1-n-uh No hitchhikers. As freshman. What is so interesting? Wim Hoffman, our janitor. Strolling at the zoo. We became sophomores. Ready for a party. fi fty-three at We M bs ..,, if 2 1 t 2f - i P . 5 .1 'fi xi as ,V vgk r fifty-four .I- nass- 6 We ll A ,M 'K Superman and his cohorts. Those Byler girls-Arlene and Jeanne. A freshman, Roy Millard, takes time to pose, - Howard Muhlenberg ready to make two more points. Getting some baseball practice. The senior musicians. Suspense. 7 .t in A V, - .sz . ' s . Y, aw f 3-L: -. fy p f ggssz ss e . . V LE Y A .ii ?ll,xigfi4b3li5l3Eif5 -of -s.wpw+w gamzwyif L A I. ii ze 1: Q ff 'w: ii'lM if W. f M ii WQZQW ei .,3 a QZs35L .. M5 4 , rs W f . Hy III ip S U 5? II ln' Ill + X F- ADVE TI :Nc 'QH1n1WM1??'ui4'NM'NWw'W M' .1931 MW in ,IMV 'Z' an 'I 'WvJRt :'!B?MWMlHll.iHMT,'w'VYiLEY 'M vJ.?'Mwi1!1mJiQ1f9Z1.'lIIHfb N Qdidvevttsing Q Many readers stop when they get to this part of any yearbook which is devoted to the advertisers and patrons. They do not realize that much of the success of the bool: has been made possible by the support of those who aicl us here. Only through their contributions have we been able to publish the Blugold. The Blugold staH is proud to have these patrons as backers. It is they who are highly responsible for the Hrst printed yearbook of Caernarvon Township High School. ' ,L fifty-seven . ,V P Morgantown Garage DESOTO Morgantown, Penna. Phone G-3441 Pleasure Cars and Statfon Wagons New DCSOTC 1135 10 color models Fluid Drive with f Tip Toe Shift Transmission Safes and Servfce DAVID M. KURTZ PLYMOUTH For Town and Country Plymouth Presents Great Cars Service Manager URIE KURTZ fifty-eight LYMUUTH ri R Compliments of AMOS HARTZ Compliments of Et1Sf67'1l States Feed Seeds anal Fertfffzer Vegetable -Seeds Elverson, R. 2. Phone 6-3671 STOCK'S , FRANK J. PATCHES Esso Service, Gas and Off POTATO CHIPS I Lfght Lunch BLUE BALL, PA. Route 25 Weidner's Poultry Farm H. Weldon Weidner, Prop. BIRDSBORO, PENNA. R. D. No. 1 Phone: Birclsborb 2-4516 New Hampshire Reds Baby Chicks Barred Cross State Blood Tested puuets b S. C. White Leghorns ' Hatching Eggs fifty-nine PAUL A. McEWEN Radio and Sound Safes and Service Elverson, Penna. Phone Morgantown 6-3644 Compliments of The Bullen Chemical Co., Inc Folcroft, Penna. Represented by MR. M. S. HUNSICKER P. 0. Box 1361 Auenfown Pa Comffiments of McFARLAND'S GARAGE Morgantown. Penna. 1 H. H. DAVIS The REXALL STORE Compliments of Honey Brook, Pa. Phone 61 THE -- -4 , ,- SOPH OM ORE CLASS Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Honey Brook, Pa. sixty FRED H. YOOS GARAGE Cl'l11I'Cl'lt0WIl, penna. Just about Everybody Reads The Northern Chester County Herald The WAYSlD'E MARKET open every day 11 A. M. to 9 P. M. 1 GROCERIES Fresh Fruits - Vegetables Cut Flowers - Plants . Antiques - Stamps - Coins Second hand articles, stoves., -tables, bureaus. heds, lamps. chairs, clocks. dishes, etc. B. and J. POTTS R. D. No. 1. Mohnton, Pa. Morgantown Road 5V2 miles south of Reading on Route No. 122, Green Hills. Pa. 1 l' W. R. SAMPLES BU TCHER Fresh and Smoked Meats ELVERSON., PA. Phone Morgantown 6-3813 Radio and Television Center . Main Street, Honey Brook, Pa. Phone 140 K- G- Summers W. Emery Fitch 30,2-9 Mgr- Service M gr. Phone 133 Phone 14R5 A. McNeil A. G. Palmateer Walnut Lane Poultry Farm T U R K E Y S Elverson., Pa.. R. D. 1 Phone Morgantown 6-3392. sixty-one ' x BUY HURFF BRAND QUALITY FOODS AT YOUR LOCAL GROCER Canned Pumpkins Tomato Juice Tomato Catsup , Canned Spaghetti Vegetable Soup Asparagus Soup -Pork and Beans Canned Asparagus ' Egg Noodles in glass iars HURFF Mammoth Asparagus Spears We Buy Sound Ripe Tomatoes at a Flat Prfce For Information Call Ira Hartz, Mgt. 6-3122 THE HURFF CO. SWEDESBORO, N. J. sixty-two EDWIN GRUBB GENERAL HAULING Dealer in Apples Y PCBCITCS ' Cl'l81'I'iC5 - Plums Phone: Morgantown 6-3484 Elverson, R. 1, Pa. ROBERTS TEA ROOM Elverson, peflfla. HOME COOKED MEALS Phone Morgantown 6-3643 WRIGI-lT S QUALITY BREAD for over 64 years. New Holland, penna . Compliments of MUHLENBERG'S HARDWARE AND SPORTING GOODS STORE THOS. K. HARTENSTINE Sawmffl Lumber Stove Wood ELVERSON, PA. Phone Morgantown 6-3492 FROZEN FOOD SERVICE Morgantown, Penna Lockers Custom Slaugfxtering Frozen Foods Fish Fillets Cloister Ice Cream sixty-three A ur' 1 D. M. KURTZ Morgantown, Pa. Phone 6-3447 INTERNATIONAL TRACTORS AND MACHINERY Parts and Service Refrigeration - Milk Coolers - Frozen Food Cabinets Service Manager Safes Mana9ef WALTER GOOD DAVID KURTZ. JR. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Helrnuth KAGEN'S A Mr. and Mrs. H. Scott Eslielman for all lcincls of .- SPORTING GOODS JEWELRY 641 Penn Street Reading, Pa. Phone 3-5189 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eppeliimer IRWIN I. LEININGER dealer in , New Home Sewing Machines also Repairing and Reconclitioning a Specialty CHURGHTOWN. PA. Phone Terre Hill 206-R-2 Sixty-four' ROBT. E. SIMPSON Churchtown, Pa. Compliments of Paints, Oil, Glass, etc. for safe e Chairs Decorated Other painting now done by Robert B. Simpson Joanna Lumber Co., Inc. MUSSER'S Joanna Furnace ' FURNITURE s'roRE Berks County, Penna. I Goodville, Pa. -..-..... I Let Us CLEAN Your Heating System and Chimney The Moiern Way We Install COAL - OIL OR GAS HEATING SYSTEMS FRANTZ 8: LUPPOLD Uldest ami Largest Installers of Warm Air H eating Systems in Berks County 1207 N. 11th St., Reading, Pa. Phone 7145 or 2-0361 sixty-five HUHHUS WH HUVVPHS EVAN T. EYRICH Groceries, Meats, Hardware, and General Merchandise Loags Corner, Pa. 'Phone Morgantown 6-3391 Honey Brook 5 83 10 Bertha Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow S. Yeingst I PAUL HOUCK MEAT - PRODUCE GROCERIES Elverson, Pa. Morgantown 6-3163 FARM BUREAU CO-OP ASSOCIATION Feeds - sooo. - Fertili zers - Farm sooouo. HONEY BROOK, PENNA. Petroleum Pooaoooo - Daoonooooa by A. F. Myres Phooooo Honey Brook ss- Pughtown 3301 - West Chester 1700 L U Sixty-six Morgantown Firem en's 1 Fair AUGUST 9, 16, 23, 30 SEPTEMBER 1, 6 I I Compliments of BECKERSVILLE GARAGE Beckersville., Pa. Lee Miller. Prop. I Rolland's Gas Station Green Hills Lake, Pa. Cancly - Ice Cream Cigars - Tobacco GAS - OIL - KEROSENE I Dial 2-3817 , Wertz Engineering Company Incorporated Engineers - Contractors Manufacturers 441 N. Second St., Reading, Pa. AL SEISLER - I. N. PETERSHEIM MACHINE SHOP Well Drilling and Pumps Phone Morgantown 6-4187 Special Machinery Built Welding - Repairing hal ii Compliments of ALFRED STAUFFER MACHINE suops 4, Honey B1'00k , pehna . sixty-eight BE.u.1:R Moron co. A- A' GEIGER dealer in General Merchandise, Fertilizers, Elverson. R- D. 9. Pa- Seeds, Feed, Coal, Lime Telephone and Cement All coal screened JOANNA, PA. Moreanfvwn 64316 Phone Morgantown 6-3307 LOREN MURCHISON 8: CO., INC. Class Rings ami Announcements Official fewelers to the Class of 1948 Compliments of REEsER's sToRE TW PENSUPREMEA Homogenized Vitamin D Milk Phone 271 qcou.-my EPHRATA, PAQ 5 , Sixty-nine I Compliments of H. A. COLLINS 8: SONS C 1' f ' om? lments 0 Flour, Coal, Hay, Straw and Feecl Fertflizer, Lime and Cement Phone Birclsboro 2-4263 Min at Gibraltar, Pa. N. H. GEHMAN GHH y 9 ' I1 Dfstfnctfve photographs and Photographic Settings 25 North Sixth Street., Reading, Pa. Phone 4-6573 I , 25 years of reliable service Hartman Insurance Agency Elverson, Pa. Phone Morgantown 6-5558 Au TYPe5 Of Compliments of Ffre and Casualty Insurance HARTlNG'S BAKERY IVAN B. PETERSHEIM Electric and Acetylene Welding Farm Machinery Built 3 Repaired .- Phone 6-3601 MORGANTOWN, PA. J . seventy KEEN AND COMPANY Pfumofng - Heating - Sheet Metal Work Pumps and Water Systems Jamesway Barn Equipment Elverson, Penna. Phone Morgantown 6-3702 LIGHT LUNCHES C. U. STOLTZFUS in a hurry W'11 G1 I d ' , , ' I ow em n usmes , Pool Forge Servlce Statlon Manufacturer of CHURCHTOWN, PA. Broadfall Spread-A11 Lime spreaaer Barney Davis- Pwr'- MORGANTOWN Founded 1776 A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE SCHOOLS TOWN WATER You Can Build or Buy A Home in This Town For Information See David M. Kurtz Phone 6-3443 SQUGTZLQ-0719 Compliments of Weaver's Service Station AMOCO GAS THE Tires, Batteries, and Servicing RESTAURANT Phone Morgantown 6-3986 M. SIMON ZOOK Custom Farm Work BALING - GRINDING - MOLASSES Telephone 96 Excavating and Drayage Honey Brook. Pa. CRAMP'S Esso Service Station P. M. HOLLINGER XPERT LUBRICATION Mohnton, R. D., Penna. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Morgantown, Pa. Phone 6-3661 Compliments of A FRIEND Morgantown, Penna. seventy-two ROBERT COOK 8: SONS Building Supplies COAL - LUMBER - FEED EIVCTBOH , Penna . Phone Morgantown 6-4157 Wm. G. Hintz, Inc. - ' I Readings Oldest and Largest RICHARDS and KNAUER 5TAT'ONERY STORE School Supplies MEMORIAL5 I Stationery - Gifts WARWICK, ' PA. P. O. Elverson, R. D., 2 Phone Morgantown 6-3555 Fountain Pens -- Desk Lamfs 838-840 Penn Street RUSSELL L. BECK Whitewashing and Disinfecting D. D. T. Spraying A' Phone 6-3791 Morgantown, Pa. -6 seventy-three Compliments of Best Wishes E.MMA's BEAUTY sHoP COMMUNITY THEATRE Elverson Pa. M0rg3nf0Wn Fire Hall NEIW HOLLAND CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. CONCRETE PIPE - CONCRETE BUILDING BLOCKS New Holland, Penna. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Herb Mr. and Mrs. RUSSCH L. GTOH I E ROY MONTGOMERY Rev. and Mrs. William o.Braa1ey F7'eSll and nS7TlOkeC1 MEATS H'artman's Luncheonette I Fountain Service Dolly Madison Ice Cream ELVERSON, PA. seven ty four SERVICE SECURITY our motto ' our 1505931 The Elverson National Bank ELVERSON, PENNSYLVANIA We'soficft your busfness and offer you every service in fine with modern banking. seventy-five I'- Fairloanlas Morse De Laval Pumps Separators Electrical 3? Milkers Equipment Star Line 8 Engines B. Barn HARDWARE Electrical, Plumbing and H eatfng Contractor Blue Ball. Pennsylvania Phone New Holland 805-R-21 Compliments of e Highway Service Garage Plumbing - Heating - Tinning Philadelphia Pilce I Geo- Fidlef- Pf0P- , Honey Brook, Perma. Compliments of l A FRIEND IVAN M. MARTIN, INC.' I AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE CRUSHED STONE Blue Ball. Penna. seventy-six Clhkenrutij ilanme for Jfunerals TERRE HILL, PENNA. C. Stanley Eckenrotli Phone 218 ' LIVINGOOD 8: PROSSER E1Vel'SO1'l., Penna. General Road Contractors Grading and Cellar Excavation Buff Dozer Service Phone Royersforcl 568 or Morgantown 6-3811 2 CLYDE F. AMMON 'General Repairing Elverson., Penna. Phone Morgantown 6-3381 Compliments of HENRY M. KOCH seventy-seven Compliments of l A Compliments of I BEARUS GR Y RIVERSIDE' CLEANERS Morgantown Road Birclslaoro, Pa. George Bearcl., Prop. I Phone 2-2246 -I - -. --. MAIN ST. GARAGE E. Allen Murray ELVERSON. PA. Compliments of Compliments of C COOPER BAKING CO. Leacdclc., Pa. Distributors I B. D. GATES I Green Hills Lake I s F armers' 8: Gardeners' I SEED EXCHANGE Samuel R. Gehman, Prop. Quality Farm and Garden Seeds Ralph and Arthur Hartranft Blue Ball, Pa. We produce certified farm seeds and invite your inquiries. Write for Catafogue Telephone: Honey Brook 17R21 HONEY BROOK. R. D. 2. Pa. seventy-eight 1 Compliments of C. A. LIVINGOOD Elverson., Penna. Buy the Kialclies a Furniture Puzzle at the ELVERSON PUZZLE SHOP Elverson, Penna. H. M. Coombs, Prop. Compliments of KEENER'S f I H. S, WITWER CO. . ELVERSON, PA. GOOD USED CARS De SOTO ELMER T. KEIM General Auto Refafring Gas, Oils, Tires and Accessories Lubrication Route 23 ' Warwick, Pennsylvania Phone Morgantown 6-4307 PLYMOUTH CHESTER GORDON Contractor anal Builder I Honey Brook., R. D. 2, Perma. seventy-nine WEST PHILA. MACHINE WORKS Edward B. Hess and Son ' MACHINE WORK Morgantown 6-4551 WELDING - REPAIRS EIVCTBOB, Peflna. You've tried tlze rest, Now treat yourself to tlze best. Bologna, Sausage, Pudding.. Scrapple and Fresh Killed Meats at MOYER'S r Open Thursday evening 7 to 9 Sunday morning 9 to 12 H. W. OBERHOLZER General Merchandise Goodville, Penna. 1 Where customers send their friends S. L. SHANAMAN Lumber, Feed, Coal, Millwork, Building Materials, Fertilizer I Honey Brook, Penna. Phone Honey Brook 9 P. E. BUCKWALTER 8: Son General Merclzandise Churchtown., Penne. TOM'S PHOTO SHOP Developing, Printing, Enlarging Photo Supplies Portraits by Appointment ELVERSON. PENNA. Phone Morgantown 6-3387 2-lrghty F SCULZ Enriched Vitamin B-I Bread I t's Tender Fresh SCHULZ BAKING COMPANY Pottstown, Penna. Your friendly Baker for over 45 years SUNNYSIDE FARM Samuel A. Miner PAST U ERIZED MILK Phone Morgantown 6-4192 R. 1, Elverson, Penna. For Everything in Sporting Goods N UEBLING'S The 51Sortsman's Store Reading, Pa. I ELVERSON MARKET Red Rose Store Harry D. Rothas., Prop. Groceries - Fresh Meats Frozen Fools and General Merchandise E1VeI'501'l, penfla. I e i gh ty-one SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY FOR ALMOST HALF A CENTURY Eagle Soap Co., Inc WEST READING, PENNA. I , eighty- two OSCAR W. BYLER ' Courtesy of Painter and Paperlzanger Morgantown, Penna. RAYMOND MQHR - Phone 6-3467 EDWARD F. HERTZLER Funeral Director Fairview Roller Milfs Birdslaoro., Penna. Established 1851 NARVON, PA. General Electric Appliances - Refrigeration - Electrical Repairs ' WAYNE Y. GRUMBINE Morgantown Efectric Shogi Phone 6-3691 Morgantown, Penna. Congratulations H. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FRANKlE'S House Wiring Ei fobbing a specialty R. D. 1. Elverson, Pa. E1 verson' Perma' Phone Morgantown 6-3398 eighty-three GEORGE L. M. DEIBERT C0mP'i'm'S of FUNERAL DIRECTOR Elverson., Penna. Phone WASHINGTON McNEAL fustice of the Peace Morgantown, Penna Morgantown 6-3841 or 6-4153 ...I Compliments of BLUE BALL NATIONAL BANK I Compliments of MURRAY CHEVROLET Sales and Service Main 'and Mill Streets Birdsboro, Penna. THE JUNIOR CLASS C. J. MELLINGER General Auto Repairing ATLANTIC PRODUCTS Phone New Holland 910-R-12 Blue Ball, Perma. eighty-four' - M. R. MILLER WlTMAN'S ANTIQUES lnterfor ff Exterfor Decoratfng Morgantown, Penna. Elverson, Pa.. R. D. 1 Phone 6-4212 BYLE'.R'S RESTAURANT Morgantown, Pennsylvania Phone Morgantown 6-3393 TRUCK SERVICE Compliments of including Farm Produce, Lfvestocla and Coal ' Quick Service and Delivery W. C. HARSH Morgantown. Pennsylvania Phone 6-4202 HOSTETLER 8: WANNER C. J. DAVIS CARPENTERS General Merchaniise Mgrganfgwn, Perma, Elveraon, penna. eighty-five R' F' WEAVER Truck Service Security Savings Service Through CHARLES SHIRK LIFE INSURANCE Morgantown, Penna. Phone 6-314 Joanna. Pa. Phone 6'3-577 i UNION EMBLEM COMPANY Palmyra, Penne. IEWELER TO THE CLASS OF 1947 pe nnan rs, Emblems and Commencement Stationery Paul H. Nissley, Mgr. Compliments of Compliments of J. WALTER EYRICH A FRIEND I Elversmn R. D., Pa. .See For INSURANCE All Forms C.-K. MAST, AGENCY 4th and Washington Streets Phone 3-6946 Reading. Penna. eighty-six EQUIPMENT - SUPPLIES I forthe POULTRY INDUSTRY Buildings -- Material and Service Baby Chicks Dr. Salsbury's Medication E. J. FOUST Phone 6-3127 Morgantown, Pa. The Bfugofaf staff wishes to maize the following aclenowfedgmentfsr The Anderson Press, Reading, Pa. ....... ........................... P rinting I C. K. Wl1imer's Studio, Reading, Pa. ........ .......... P ortrait Pictures Guiley Finch, Reading, Pa. ....................... .............. G roup Pictures 1 e i ghty-seven THE VUICE UF THE PRINTING PRESS Dk is the symbol of freedom, the director of modern progress, the tongue of ' civilization, the distributor of truth, the permanent record that substantiates right, the supporter of good thinking. Sk continues its tradition of building men's minds and maintaining their morale. Offset LETTER-PRESS +1 4- 4: DIAL:-4351+ 1+ 1+ THE ANDERSON PRESS 527 Penn Street Reading, Pennsylvania ghzy-eight