Cresson Joint High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Cresson, PA)

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Mary Grace Templon Secretary to D ' r. Shields Robert R. Primel Math: Ch , emistryg Driver Educa- tion. J. Francis Salony A Physicsg General Science Philip P. Stetson Spanishg Englishg Junior Play Di- rector. Paul R. Varner Industrial Arts Andriana Diamant Commercial Education

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History of Our Tribe August 20, 1948, we entered Cresson High with 115 members. On September 8 we became full fledged Freshmen with the initiation party given by the Sophomores. September 24 we elected Clifford Eckenrode president, Bob Darden, vice-presidentg Beverly Himel, secretaryg and jean Yahner, treasurer. During the Freshman year our main activities were selling ribbons, giving a skating party, and the April Showers Dance. On May 25 we received our report cards and became full-fledged Sophomores. August 29, 1949, was the reporting day for our Sophomore year. On September 15 we elected Harold Abram, president, Beverly Himel, vice-presidentg Clifford Eckenrode, secretary, and jean Yahner, treasurer. Ann Lattemer and john Croskeywere our Sophomore representatives to the POW- HATAN crowning and dance. On March 19, 1950, Harold Abram took first place at All-State For- ensic. Money-making projects for our Sophomore year consisted of the Sophomore Hop and selling beanies with our names on them. On May 26, 1950, we received report cards and became jolly Juniors instead of Silly Sophomores. On August 28, 1950, our 104 students wenta step higher on the ladder to succew. Clifford Ecken- rode, president, Dick lllig, vice-president, Beverly Himel, secretary, and Miriam Rutledge, treas- urer, were our class chiefs for our junior year. On january 12, 1951, we received our class rings. Dick lllig was chosen the most valuable foot- ball player and was presented with a trophy. April 5-6, 1951, was the date set for our junior Play, the Brainstorm, under the patient direction of Mr. Stetson and Mr. Hue. The Pre-Prom was held in the Moose Hall May 4, and the music was by Harold Abram's Band. On May 11, 1951, the junior Prom was held in the American Legion Ballroom. May 25, 1951, we received our report cards and were entitled to enter our senior year in the fall. August 27, 1951, was the date we received our seats in the double desks, the senior section. On September 24 we elected Tom jones, presidentg Michael Cepuch, vice-president, Tom Zimmer- man, secretary, and Tom Lewis, treasurer. At the football game October 10, the POWHATAN crowned Tim Kodosky and joan Gionfriddo king and queen for the year. Mrs. Henry took graduation pictures of all 91 seniors on November 6. We sold refreshments at all the home football games. Dale Hollern was chosen the most valuable football player of this year. On November 21, 1951, orders were taken for name cards and graduation announcements. January 16 was one.of the darkest days of our entire school years. One of our best-liked classmates passed away in his sleep. Wilfred Byrnes is gone but not forgotten. We never thought that two tragedies would hit so hard and closely in one year. On February 11, we lost Miss jean Pearl johns, one of the dearest members of our faculty. She will be sadly missed and mourned by her students and faculty friends. The end of our Senior year finds us ready to take our places in the world. I2