Codorus High School - Glen Echo Yearbook (Glenville, PA)

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September came again and thirteen juniors appeared, all set for work. An unlucky number meant nothing to us, for we were all happy, we were able to make ourselves known in many activities. We took part in the bazaar, we held positions on the Glen Echo Staff, Science and History Clubs, we appeared on many Literary Society programs. A few in the class appeared in the school operetta, The Sunbonnet Girl, in which Adela Bortner was Sunbonnet Sue. The junior boys took positions on the varsity basketball team. They were keenly inter- ested in baseball, too. Ar the Red Lion Track and Field Meet the boys as well as the girls showed some skill. Harold Spangler and Harry Raber showed their skill in tennis, Adela Bortner took a second place in oratory. Four of the juniors were members of the annual debating team-Adela Bortner, Ruth Merwin, Ruth Stine, and Richard Swartzbaugh. Ruth Stine was chosen the best affirmative speaker. The juniors experienced their first real excitement when The Country Minister came to C. T. H. S. Never shall we forget the fun we had when Roxy went fishing, never shall we forget the surprise we sprang on Miss Hunt when we presented her a corsage of flowers as a gift of appreciation for the long hours of work she put forth in directing our play. Senior Class Day came along. The juniors were called on to participate in the gypsy pageant. A number of juniors sang in the school chorus at Commencement. A busy year came to a close with the afternoon farewell party to the seniors. This was held in the gymnasium. September 1935, and we reported at C. T. H. S. as seniors. The records revealed the loss of two more members. One new member was assigned to our class, too. Lydia Miller transferred to Gettysburg High School, Ruth Merwin became the wife of Albert Rinehart. Sorry, indeed, were we to lose two faithful workers, we wish them the most of happiness and success. We were glad to have Margaret Bucher join our class. This year the prominent positions on the Glen Echo Staff were assigned the seniors, they were given the responsibility of handling the activities of the bazaar, several appeared in the cast and chorus of the operetta, Betty Lou. In History Club and Literary Society the seniors were constantly called upon to take the lead and they did it willingly. In November, the seniors found themselves Among the Stars, their class play, directed by Mr. Bortner and Miss Hunt. In the annual debate three seniors appeared-Adela Bortner, who was chosen best speaker of the affirmative team, Ruth Stine, and Richard Swartzbaugh. During the year the boys of the class grew athletically and, to be sure, were an asset to the basketball and baseball teams. We are glad that Harold Spangler had the honor of playing baseball with the American Legion team, York, during the past summer. Ruth Stine is the only girl who reported for basketball and other sport activities during her senior year. Tests were all over, essays were all written, books were closed, hearts were heavy, eyes were filled with tears. The class of '36 had to bid adieu to their schoolmates and teachers. Commencement ended the first school career. Deep in our memories will always cling thoughts of the busy days we spent on the hill at C. T. H. S., our faithful Alma Mater, guidepost, and counselor. A. E. B., '36. Life is the greatest investment And no man lives in vain Who guards a hundred friendships As a miser guards his gain. So give the world a welcome, Each day whatever it sends, And may mortgage neier foreclose The partnership of friends. U21

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Class Song fTune- Because He Loved Me So. l We often stop and wonder why Codorus High excels them all. It's here we learned to work and play, And take defeat with a smile. Chorus: Codorus Township High! The Class of '36! For Step by Step We Mount the Heights With purple and gold. As oft we sit and dream of days Gone by that never shall return. Days that brought happiness to us Under the sun on Glenville Hill. When e'er we're asked to do a task, No fretting do we do before. We only try to show our skill In every walk of life and work. Four years we spent on Glenville Hill With many a sigh and many a smile- A smile that makes us all recall The dreams we had on Glenville Hill. R. I. S. Senior Class History It was on one of those bright sunshiny mornings in August, 1932, when the tall trees seemed to kiss the sky and all hearts were light, that seventeen boys and girls entered C. T. H. S. After several days spent in our new surroundings, we met in Mr. Kapp's room to select our ofiicers, motto, colors, and flower. During the year we participated in a number of school activities. When May days came round, we were glad to look forward to the time when we might be called sophomores. A second autumn found us assembled, again ready to start a heavy task, but we were sorry not to find three of our classmates with us-Beulah Barrick, Herbert Flickinger, and Charles Myers. However, we were very glad to welcome into our midst Ruth Merwin, who had transferred from a high school in Pittsburgh. Later in the year, Margaret Marsh moved, to New Hope, Pennsylvania, and Gladys Krebs to Hanover, Pennsylvania. Both girls con- tinued their studies, we are glad to say. When Gladys Krebs, our vice president left us, we elected Mary Rohrbaugh to take her place. During the second year most of the boys found interest in athletics and the girls did light dramatic work in Literary Society. Athletics heldilittle attraction for the girls in our class. Nine months of fun and work were over, now we left for another short vacation. i 11 l

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Senior Prophecy Time--1956. Place-Hospital in Utah. Adela Bortner, a nurse in a Salt Lake City Hospital, learns that one of the Class of '36 is a patient there. She visits him. As she enters the room, she is surprised to find Richard Swartzbaugh, who is an agent for a commercial enterprise in New York City. ADELA-What a surprise to find you here! It makes me feel glad to see one of my old friends and classmates. RICHARD-I have been traveling rather extensively. A few days ago I met with a slight auto accident. On my journeying about I've contacted all of the '36 crowd. I've been lucky enough to get a picture of each one. You will find them in my coat pocket. The nurse will get them for you. ADELA fSeated near the bed!-Please tell me what each one is doing. I haven't seen anyone of them for many years. It seems that we were very widely scattered after com- mencement. RICHARD-Ruth. Yes, she's still interested in music. ADELA-IS she a teacher of music? RICHARD-She is an organist and finds herself busy playing in a number of the churches of her home vicinity. You know, don't you, that she married Russell Adams who is now assisting her father at the mill? ADELA-And Mary? How we used to laugh in P. of D. class! And the fun we had trying to burn filtering paper in the chemistry laboratory. I'l1 never forget that. RICHARD-of course, Mary is married to a former C. T. H. S. alumnus. She resides in Glenville, which has grown considerably since 1936. Mary seems to be very much socially inclined. ADELA-I heard Margaret Bucher has been studying art. Do you know? RICHARD-Margaret has an exquiiste studio in New York City, her work is declared a success. She remains bashful as ever. ADELA-Oh, look! Here is Allen, our jester. What is he doing? RICHARD-He is farming and is assisted by his blonde wife, the girl who had quite a case', on him when we were in school. ADELA1!QD0D,C take it too seriouslyf' was Allen's advice. He'd always make us laugh. RICHARDiHC was kind-hearted, too. Here is John's picture. ADELA-D0 you recall how he liked to argue on farm problems? What is he doing? Is it true that he was married soon after commencement? And is the girl the brunette from the vicinity of Lineboro? RICHARD-John is another prosperous farmer in Codorus Township. His crops and cattle outclass those of other surrounding farmers. ADELA-I-Iere's Clair. He has the same old smile. How that Hello used to greet us alll I'm sure he made good since we last met. RICHARD-That's another farmer. He is well-liked in the community in which he lives. He's always practicing the golden rule. ADELA-The same as always-Harry. Look at this. RICHARD-Ch, yes, last, but not least. Never on time and never worried about anything. He has changed his ways somewhat. ADELA-What is he doing? RICHARDtH6,S the new mayor of Jefferson Boro. He's well-liked. ADELA-Three cheers! Basketball and baseball on the scene-Spangler. The greatest impersonator of Jack Benny. What's he doing? U33