Clearfield Area High School - Bison Yearbook (Clearfield, PA)

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SECRETARIES l Marjorie Kyler Secretary to the Vocclionul Director 11. l Joan Shirey Clerk in Superinfenden1 s Office Y' Miss Kyler at her corner in the shop oliice. Dol and Pauline confer on on olificicl school problem Pauline Snyder Secretary fo Superinlendenl 'I6 Dorothy Wisor Secrefczry lo Principal

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Edwin S. Kammerer B.S. Related History, Related Mathematics Lock Haven State Teachers College Luther E. Rishel Vocational-Carpentry Pennsylvania State College Robert E. Sabbato, Jr. A.B. English, American History Temple University I5 Ward E. Latshaw Vocational-Automotive Pennsylvania State College 1953 Paul Smith B.S., M.Ed. Related Science, Related History Shippensburg State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh

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Vice-President Ken Dixon V uuzi 537- 2 5 f- - . 'W . ,..-zs4lK , w- rffrgqlqhmigw . , -1 , -,M .i J i:-!:!I.:.,...g iw r v -Q -sk r ,. I -. QL Treasurer V t -- ' I ff--S Dean Seese secremry l M Y HistorIan Joanne Axelson Clara Leitzinger President Stewart Wiggins As we, the class of 1953, wistfully look back over our senior year, acknowledging our suc- cesses and failures, we have the satisfaction of knowing we really did our best. When the doors opened on September 4, 1952, we entered with our hearts light and hopes high, determined to accomplish big things right from the start-and we feel that we did. Our rugged, all-senior football team had its best season, in many years, winning nine and losing one. It also had the distinction of leading all the other schools in the area when it placed five men on the,All-District First Team. Our big- gest thrill came the day we learned that Stu Wig- gins had been named on the Associated Press All-State Team, the first boy from Clearfield to be so honored. We hardly thought it possible that we could carry our good fortune through to victorious sea- sons in basketball and wrestling, but, by the first of March, we had copped the District 6-9 wrest- ling title and the Southern Section Class A Dis- trict 9 Basketball Championship. Eight seniors participated in the dual meet wrestling season, and all aided the team in completing the season with a clean slate. Three of those boys, Tom Hartsock, Dean Triponey, and Dean Seese were district champs and Dean Seese went on to become state champ. The basketball team, com- prised principally of seniors, lost only once-to Punxsy-but came back to win over them in a playoff game and take the title. Bill'Thorn and Stu Wiggins were honored by being named to the All-District First Team and Bill won an hon- orable mention on the state team. Our baseball and track teams, spurredion by the return of many seniors, had better than average seasons, too, as they rounded out a highly successful year of sports. Our twelfth annual minstrel was an excel- lent combination of lively music, funny jokes, and original selections presented by talented members of the student body. The all-school play, Our Miss Brooks, will be remembered for its comical glimpse of the trials and tribulations endured by all school teachers as well as the fine performances of its inspired young stars. Sen- iors participating inthe play were: Shirley Miller, Mary Helen McCorkle, Nancy Paterson, Nancy Sweely, Clara Leitzinger, Charles Freeburg, and Ed Klett. In April, Clearfield played host to the South-Central District Chorus. After the first of two very enioyable concerts, a semi-formal dance was held in the high school gymnasium for all the participants. On May l, the iunior class sponsored the Senior Prom. The gym was beautifully decor- ated for the occasion, and all of us had a won- derful time. A few days later we traveled to Washington, D. C. where we spent an interesting and educational weekend viewing the sights in our nation's capital. Our school year sadly came to a close with Shelf Day, Baccalaureate, and Commencement ceremonies. Looking back on our high school days, we pause to extend our lasting apprecia- tion and gratitude to the faculty and administra- tion for their guidance and understanding in our behalf. Our only hope is that we will be able to uphold the high standards they set for us as we boldly iourney forward toward building a better world. Mr. Bertram Pritts Senior Class Advisor