Chestnut Ridge High School - Lion Yearbook (New Paris, PA)

Page 21 text:

SCHOOL DAZE You may have heard about me, although I doubt it. I am the cat that first saw this class come to Schellsburg-Napier High School in l95U. Now don't get me wrong. I like them, sometimes, but 73 descending on these sacred portals with the patter of little f?l feet was just too much for me. I left. A month or so later I took the mouse by the tail, figuratively speaking, and cautiously peered in a window. But there wasn't much to fear because they were busily engaged in a class meeting. When all the voting was over, the results ap- peared on the blackboard like this: class motto, Knowledge gained is the stairway to success, class colors, blue and silver, class flower, American Beauty Rose. They also elected class officers. A short time later I discovered them selling magazines, and after that, I didn't see much of them. Next year, due to East St. Clair, West St. Clair and Harrison Township changing schools, only 48 of my friends returned. Although a little scatter- brained, they managed to sponsor a square dance, a skating party and a door-to-door bake sale. I chaperoned them very closely at this event. Those crumbs were delicious. Well, the juniors returned to Chestnut Ridge High School and as a re- sult of the new jointure, I0 more class members are lost. This year was really hard on my nerves, the ball started rolling with a square dance in October. Most cats would have given up, but I stuck with them through the rehearsals and finally the performance of Grandad Steps Outf' on November I9 in the Schellsburg Co-op Theater. Castly speaking, I really howled at some of those scenes. I wasn't there, but rumors are, that the floor was dusted at the skating party, December 9. What confusion! Their wails and lamentations could be heard for miles around, finally I learned that their class rings came late, not arriving until around the Christmas vacation. I hopped a ride and looked in on their Iunior- Senior Banquet at the Penn-Bedford Hotel on April 14. A wiener roast was held May 29 as a windup of their jolly days. Seniors, at last, and only 33 classmates left! In order to avoid the spring rush, the Washington trip was taken in the fall. I wanted to go along but didn't quite make it. Anyway, they all enjoyed it tremendously and had lovely weather during their stay. Victory in the magazine campaign and a pint of ice cream for each person, but me, I missed out on it. The Yearbook fund was replenished by a skating party. At Christmas time the Seniors sold cards, stationery, etc. As the Lion goes to press, they are preparing a play to be given in March. Name cards and announcements are to be ordered. I know their real interest lies in Baccalaureate May 23 and Commencement May 26. Seventeen

Page 20 text:

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 5 CAROL EARNEST ANITA Dram. ..,.... WILLIAM BENNA ,.,... IOANN CARSON ...... PAY ADAMS ....,. Class Reporter Secretary Vice President Treasurer President MOTTO-Knowledge Gained is the Stairway to Success CLASS FLOWER-American Beauty Rose COLORS-Blue and Silver Sixteen

Page 22 text:

PAY ADAMS One of our snappy drum ma- jorettes, displaying her talent in twirling a baton. English and Shorthand are her favor- ite studies. She chose the Com- mercial course and has many activities to keep her busy. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, Snappy Stenogs 3, 4, Shawnee Echo 2, 3, 45 National Honor Society 3, 45 National Honor Society officer 45 Class officer 45 Lion staff 4, Class play 3. Fay's pastime is danc- ing and dating. She plans to enter business school after graduation. SHELAH ROSE BENCE Shelah, is one of our quiet Commercial students. Reading takes up most of her leisure time. Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Shaw- nee Echo. Her pet saying is Gee! Her future is undecided. WILLIAM BENNA If you are looking for a fine athlete, Bill is your man. He took the Vocational Agriculture course and enjoyed it very much. He was active in extra- curricular activities. Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball officer 3, Chorus 1,45 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. officer 3, 45 Chorus officer 47 Class officer 2, 4, Lion Staff 4, Bill's favorite pastime is women and his ambition is to graduate. IOANN CARSON Our tall, poised and good-na- tured lass, who always has a smile on her face. She dislikes English, but enjoys being with Iohnny. Her most prized pos- session is her diamond ring. She took the Commercial course. F. H. A. lg Chorus l, 25 National Honor Society 3, 4, Class officer 3, 45 Shawnee Echo 45 Lion Staff 4, Art Club 3. She plans to become a bookkeeper after graduation. Eighteen CLASS WILL Fay Adams, will all my boy friends to Wilma lean Holderbaum. Shelah Rose Bence, Will my shortness to any girl who wants it. Bill Benna, will my ability to play ball to Iack Deaner. Ioann Carson, will all my school possessions I'm leaving behind to Virginia Diehl. Ned Clark, will my acting ability to Zane Gordon. Carol Colvin, will my shape in a knit suit to Ioyce Bowser. NED CLARK Tex-one of the tallest boys in the senior class. He takes the Commercial course. Fix- ing cars seems to be his favorite pastime. CAROL COLVIN Sweet, is the only way to describe this blonde, blue- eyed girl. A hard working Academic student but still finds time for Don. Class officer lg Band l, 2, 3, 45 Band officer 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 45 Chorus l, 2, 3, 47 Shawnee Echo 3, Class play 3, Lion Staff 4. Her fu- ture is to be a lady in white.