Conyngham Centralia Joint High School - Iris Yearbook (Aristes, PA)

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THE IHI5 SENIQR I-IISTCDIQY Cn September 6, 1933, a band of seventy-one pioneers started on a long journey across the country High School to their final destination-Graduation. At the beginning of our trip we chose our class advisors, Miss Catherine Pepper and IV1r. Anthony McDonald. Having journeyed for about a month, we turned off our trail to visit Potts- ville where we reviewed court proceedings and were instructed in legal matters. Working diligently at our tasks we proceeded over the first rugged path of Freshman Year. When we began our Sophomore Year we had to select a new counselor to replace Miss Pepper. We chose Miss McDonnell. Because we knew that all work and no plav would hinder us more than help us, we again decided to stop for a respite. This time it was in the form of a Halloween Party. The band enjoyed it and we were again ready to proceed. After a short time we found on our path a smooth clearing, excellently suit- ed for skating, Sensing this opportunity, we took advantage of it and enjoyed a skating party to the utmost. Owing to the outdoor life we had been living many of our members be- came athletically inclined, engaging in basketball, football, and baseball. Much excellent material for future use was shown. As we approached junior Chasm we felt ourselves becoming more ac- customed to the hardships which we had to endure. At the beginning of our long descent through the Chasm, a band of twenty-two members from Centralia joined us. The preceding band gave a reception in our honor and to welcome us to the last half of our journey. We acknowledged this gratefully and decided to honor the band following us in the same manner. Next we selected a ring, which would be the symbol of our band. We also selected the colors, blue and red, to be the colors of our band, Our boys' class basketball team won the cup for this season, taking it from the Senior group who had held it two preceeding years. As the journey to the Senior group was rapidly coming to an end, our band decided to hold a farewell reception for them. ln September, 1936, we resumed our journey, a wiser and more studious band. To serve us during this year we chose as our leaders: President, Francis Garveyg Vice-President, Mary Longer: Secretary, Grace Kostenbauder: Treas- urer, Kathleen Sweet. These leaders have proved the wisdow of our selection. Continued on page 64 N mcteen

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THE IRIS Miss McDonnell Extends Heartiest congratulations and good wish- es to the class of 1937. Commencement is a happy time for most graduates. You have completed a piece of work that has meant years of effort on your part and you are looking ahead into the fue ture with anticipation and hopefulness. I trust that when you go forth from these halls of learning, you will reflect honor on Conyngham Township High School. Perform well what- ever task is assigned you, so that your teachers, parents, and friends will continue to be proud of you. Mr. McDonald Advises Do your duty faithfully and keep to the narrow part of truth, Trials and hardships may beset you in your new life, but if you are honest and work hard you will be able to surmount them with little difficulty. Be true to God, man, and your country and you cannot fail. This is my parting advice to you. Eighteen

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MICHAEL F. BARRETT Mickey ACADEMIC COURSE CENTRALIA Silence is Golden. Mickey came to us in his Iunior year and we have benefited by his presence. Mickey is one of those strong silent men. He played center on our class team. Many professors say, 'ATO be a success in life you must be a good listener and Mickey is one. This together with his studious habits and ambi- tions will bring him success in his future life. MARGARET I. BLASS Peggy COMMERCIAL COURSE ARISTES Affectionate, sweet, loving and kind, Another just like her, is hard to find. Peggy is a fun-loving girl. She could easily dance her Way through life, and her melodious voice has won the hearts of her many admirers. She is musically inclined, and has a sympathetic nature. We feel sure Peggy will make good in life, and we take this means to wish her success in her future field. RALPH M. BOYD MGar M HBoydie ACADEMIC COURSE WILBURTON Fun to be enjoyed TlIere's Ralph Boyd Gar is a very popular member of our class. He is a very likeable person but can mix a bit of work with his fun. Gar is very much interested in basketball, soc- cer, and baseball. Boydie is very popular with the girls but his face seems to blanch when they are near. The Class of '37 wishes him luck in the future. KATHRYN T. BRADLEY ,.Kay., ACADEMIC COURSE BYRNESVILLE She is so sweet, she is so neat, We'll introduce her to you. Kay is a sweet girl, with a charming personality. Her cheery disposition and clever Irish wit have won for her many friends. Although she never neglects her work she can always find time for pleasure. Kay's greatest hope is to become a nurse . We, the Class of '37, wish you success. Twenty