Curwensville Area High School - Echo Yearbook (Curwensville, PA)

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18 THE ECHO SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On that memorable day, September 7, 1927, we, the class of '31, started on the long climb up the mountain of learning. We were terribly green but deter- mined to reach the summit which we had set as our goal. There were four trails which we had to take. Each was long with many pitfalls and dangerous curves. The first trail that we took was the Freshman Trail. It was rather hard climbing at first, but we soon became accustomed to it. Two weeks later we came to the conclusion that we would have to have a leader. So we elected Edith Davis, with john McNaul, Mae Louise Murray, and Mary Bennett as assistants. We had but few activities. The only one of importance was the Literary Program held on November 18. Near the end of the year the climb became very difficult. Many large obstructions llexaminationsll blocked our way. But we succeeded in overcoming them. On September 6, 1928, after three months vacation we resumed our journey, this time taking the Sophomore Trail which was a little harder than the preceding one. The scenery was altogether different from what we had expected, and there- fore caused us a little delay in our journey. We again elected leaders. We had as head leader, john McNaul, and as the assistants, Mary Louise Kephart, Kath- leen McLaughlin and Betty Hile. The only activity of the year consisted of a literary. Near the latter part of our journey we selected as souvenirs very nice class pins. After a short vacation we again resumed our journey on September 3, 1929. This time we took the junior Trail and started with a great deal of enthusiasm because we realized that one-half of our journey was completed. We found our first necessity to be the election of leaders. We elected john McNaul and his assistants, VVilliam Gates, William Gearhart and Mary Kathryn Michael. Our next necessity was to select new souvenirs, as most of us had lost our former ones. These were chosen in the form of class rings. Our activities for this year consisted of two literaries, the class play, 'fAm I Intruding? , and the Junior-Senior Prom. In this way we reached the end of the Junior Trail, each one enjoying himself and still climbing as hard as ever. After another short vacation which ended September 2, 1930, we started on the last part of our journey. This time we took the Senior Trail which led to our destination-Graduation. On this trail John McNaul was again chosen leader with Mary Kathryn Michael, Kenneth Borger and john Middleton as his as- sistants. Our resting places on this trail were the Senior Literary, the New Year's Dance, the Senior Class Play, f'She Stoops to Conquer, the Junior-Senior Prom., Senior Class Night and last but not least, Commencement Night.

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THE ECHO JOSEPH VANO Chicken He talketh much but sayeth little. joe was our fighting football captain and deserves much credit for the way he led the boys to victory in 1930 and 1931. Basketball CU, CZD, C3j, C4jg Football CID, CZD. C3l, C43- BERNARD VESOLOSKI ' 'Bernard' ' As assistant business manager of the Echo Bernard deserves much credit for the success of our annual. He never seems to tire when the work needs school spirit. Class Play C3D, C413 Assistant Business Man- ager Echo C4J. BEULAH WAY Boots Boots is one of our students who is not afraid of work. No matter when or where you see her she is always busy. A crown of glory awaits her. Dramatics C355 Class Play C4l. Winner Fannie Carlisle Koch Contest. GERTRUDE WITHEROW God1'e A Bloomington blossom whom we were very glad to welcome to our class. Always cheerful and full of pep was our Godie . Seniors You Will Never Be Sorry For living a white life. For doing your level best. For your faith in humanity. For being good to the poor. For looking before leaping. For hearing before judging. For being frank and candid. For thinking twice before speaking. For harboring clean thoughts. For standing by your principles. For not listening to gossip. For asking pardon when in error. For being kind and courteous. For the influence of high ideals. For being generous with an enemy. For being square in business deals. For sympathizing with the oppressed. For giving an unfortunate man a lift. The Faculty.

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THE ECHO 19 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY At last we reached the end of the journey that had taken us through our high school days, and in remembrance of our faithful climbing, we were rewarded by the commencement exercises. At this festivity we received our diplomas. These repaid us for all the hardships which we had endured. These diplomas that we have received designate that our journey of school life is ended. But they are not a signal to forget our Alma Mater or C. H. S. where we have passed so many happy days, and you may be sure that we will never forget, for fond memories always linger on. We, the Class of '31, wish all our teachers, fellow-classmates, and our suc- cessors real happiness and achievement. -Evelyn Bloom. ll FAREWELL The parting of the ways is often hard, Tis pleasant never. Today to such a turning have we come, We leave forever. Yet not alone from habit shall we turn, In idle hours. To glance behind at early, happy years. Tho' fortune lowers, The mind shall find a pleasant pasture---there To graze in peace.