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

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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.

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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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20 THE ECHO SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Dear Professor Robison: As we three, John Maloni, john McNaul and Bill Gates, were travelling through Arizona recently we suddenly found ourselves in the center of a whirling, devastating cyclone. After unraveling ourselves from the cactus plants, coyotes and rattlers, we found ourselves to be blessed with the miraculous gift of fore- sight. We thought perhaps you would be interested to know what the class of '31 will be doing ten years from now. Can you imagine it? Elma Abrino is attracting attention throughout the United States by her eloquent speeches in Congress in defense of the Farm Re- lief Bill. To our surprise we find Clair Ammerman issuing orders as superintendent for the Franklin Tanning Company. We see Louise Anderson in gay Paree designing frocks for the Four Hun- dredf' Wava Appleton is now residing in Lumber City keeping house for her ador- ing Walter. But ho! What have we here? Clifford Bailey is still driving the Whippet but now both seats are filled. Upon whom do you suppose our vision is focused next? None other than Teddy Bellumori building bridges for a large construction company in the Can- ary Islands. Here's what we expected of Ken Borgerg he's playing lead in a head liner on Broadway. Now we see Lida Borger, scout-mistress of the Curwensville Girl Scouts. Boy, is she proud! And how! ! Here's one from the county seat. Our quiet little Evelyn Bloom settled peacefully and happily in Clearfield. Here is one person who is making use of the experience gained in High School, jean Boyce is now manager of that famous basketball aggregation, Olson's Ter- rible Swedes.