D S Keith Junior High School - Yearbook (Altoona, PA)

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'kj-,M IO KEITH JUNIOR HIGH DSK AAQAA-i anDSKan Q C! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 5 D. S. Keith Junior High School Altoona, Pennsylvania Vol. IV May 25, 1934 No. V STAFF Editor-in-Chief . . . Andrew Ritter REPORTERS Ninth Grade Pupils SPONSORED BY William G. McClain . . . English Margaret H. Lessig . . . English Dorothy V. Brubaker . . English . Art . Art Ethel Vonada . . . Paul Smay . .... e 3 KEITH-OUR HERITAGE This year the one-hundredth anni- versary of free education is being cele- brated throughout our State. These hundred years have been a century of progress. To view a school of then and now would be to see greatly contrasting scenes. The early school houses were crude, uncomfortable, poorly heated and lighted. They were very different from the modern schools with their up-to-date equipment including gymnasiums, libraries, and cafeterias. The teachers were barely removed from illiteracy, and school was attended only two or three months in a year. Much opposition rose against free edu- cation. Religious denominations were of the opinion that education should be closely tied up with religious instructions. Others argued that education for the masses was dangerous. Hope for the new order seemed lost when Thaddeus Stevens, rising in defense of his cherished ideas, turned the tide, and free education was saved. It took a great many years to bring us a fully equipped school such as our own Keith Junior High School, but we who are leaving it now, after three happy years of enjoying its many advantages, are grateful to those who, years ago, helped to pave the way. FAREWELL The end has come to this, as it must to all things, for only through endings are new beginnings made possible. It is the fate of man that he can never rest. It is the fate of life that it must ever change. But as the dropping leaves of Autumn give to us the promise of the new awaken- ing, so the closing leaves of text books give the certainty of new advancement. The close, or what we call the close, is therefore not the end at all, but merely a transition, a gateway to more and higher knowledge. But yet when endings come, who can think about beginnings? At times like this, transitions matter little. Gateways lead from daylight into dark- ness. It matters only that a change is made and there is something sad about a change. Yet one must always change, and always with the secret fear that the old was somehow better. Each thing gained has brought its cost of something lost, and with each bit of knowledge comes the more acute proxim- ity of change. And there is something sad about a change. It is at once the greatest tragedy of change-and yet, the greatest blessing- that it cannot quite erase its memories. So let it be with us as we leave here. The only promise that we dare make to you is this: No matter where the fates decree that we shall go when we leave here, to that place, too, shall go the memory of you and all you mean to us. What's more to say? Farewell. Andrew Ritter, 9 OFF FOR VACATION What are you going to do this summer? Right now those long lazy days of summer stretch out endlessly in our anticipation. But we know from experi- ence how quickly they pass and how soon September comes to call us back to the duties and pleasures of school. We leave now, to go our separate ways. Some will enjoy trips to far places, some will find at home the many things there are to do on summer days when one has lots of leisure time. ' We say goodbye to you now, until Autumn again brings us all together to miss the old faces and welcome the new. 'NUFF SED Look closely, dear children, for this will be the last of our columns for you to see. lk if 'lf We don't feel a bit funny. Somehow we thought we'd be all elated when we finished Junior High School. But this business of leaving isn't as joyful as we expected. No sirl l K 8 Oh well! We can take it. Let's look around for something that might amuse you. lk I lk It takes a science division to play a. scientific game of baseball-Yes, scien- tific goes for 9-5-The champion team. IP lk i Well, at last! Nice weather for the May Day affair. Our hats are oft' to the girls who Won the dodge ball game. 4 lk Sk And next year from the football stands, our eyes will pop with admiration for the new Keith band uniforms. It 11 Ill Nobody fell into the river, No one got lost in the excitement, Nobody broke a leg, Everybody proved he liked to eat At the Press Club Picnic. lk i it Ninth graders still stick to babyish habits, .believe it or not. We actually saw four girls hooking ice. , 3 ll fl We don't see how the future ninth grade corridor patrols can possibly shout, Stay in line, and Keep to the right as well as we did. Just do your best, infants. A man can do no more. 8 ll' lk So you don't think this was funny? Wait 'till next year, when the bitter tears of farewell are falling fast Csee that big splash just abovej and you try to write cheerful little ditties. We bet you can't do it either. U C if With sad heart Csniff, sninj And bowed head Ksob, sobj We say good bye Qboo, hooj Irene Kelly, 9 Dorothy Rodgers, 9 To Nuf Sed. CAdieuj

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, 4 i We, the Niiiih Grade of D. s. Keith jiiiiiiii High School, 193364, are proud to dedicate this issue to Ex'Supe'rintendent TARRING S. DAVIS who guided our County Schools ,in Educational Ajfaivs for a period of thivtyfone years.

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KEITH JUNIOR HIGH DSK 3 Hi-Lights of 1933-1935 At Keith NEW UNIFORMS ORDERED FOR KEITH BAND May 2, 1934 turned out to be a great day for Keith, as it marked the signing of a contract for new uniforms for our band. After four years of envious waiting Keith hopes to send the band gaily attired in green and white uniforms to head the victorious march at the Roose- velt-Keith football game. The contract has been given to the firm of Leopold and Bigley. They have promised to use a beautiful shade of green whipcord. The trousers, vest, and cape are green. The vest is military and trimmed with white braid. The capes are lined with white. The entire uniform is enhanced by a green military cap finished with a white cord. Just watch our boys step out. It will be a sight to even gladden the heart of Old Ireland herself. Edward Gilmore, 9 W. C. T. U. ESSAYS Every year there is an essay contest sponsored by the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The seventh, eighth and ninth grade students throughout the city participate. This year the title of the essay was Should an Automobile Driver Drink Beer? Everyone is eagerly looking forward to the results of this contest which could portray splendid ideals of temperance. The rewards are certainly worth trying for and in the near future we shall see in chapel who this year's winners are. Betty Stevens, 9 MAY DAY The annual May Day was celebrated on May 9, at Mansion Park, where more than 5,000 spectators viewed the drills, relays, and various athletic events pre- sented by students representatives from every city school. Over three hundred participated in the sports alone. The first event was called at 1:30 o'clock. Following the relays by the A. H. S. varsity track squad, 'was a drill by the bands of the three high schools. Next came the May Day calisthenics program. Keith girls beat Roosevelt girls in a dodgeball game, but lost to the Blue and White's mushball team. More races and relays followed, and the 440 relay for junior high boys concluded one of our finest May Day programs. Betty McNaughton, 9 HONOR AWARDS AMERICAN LEGION MEDAL Helen Shaffer l Jack Kane W. C. T. U. CONTEST WINNER NINTH GRADE 1. Frances Schum 2. George Mock EIGHTH GRADE 1. Naomi Ellstrom 2. Harold Hoffman SEVENTH GRADE 1. John Tobias 2. Jewel Lucas T0 RECEIVE SCROLL Thomas Ray. TRAFFIC SQUAD VISITS CAPITAL On April 27, 28, and 29 members of the students traliic squads of the city visited Washington where they took part in a mammoth parade. The Blair County Motor Club sponsors this annual trip for the boys who direct traffic and guard the school children throughout the county. James Graham, Ralph Rudy, and Donald Nelson, members of the Keith traffic squad, left with Mr. Horton on Friday by automobile and bus and arrived at six-thirty P. M. at Potomac Park, Washington, D. C. The boys with their escorts visited the Congressional Library on Friday evening. Saturday they participated in a parade which was led by the United States Navy Band. Saturday afternoon the group visited the Smithsonian Institute, the new National Museum, and the Washing- ton Monument. In the evening they enjoyed a party at the Fox Theatre. The tour also included trips to the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, the Lee Mansion, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Zoological Gardens. GIRL RESERVE WELFARE WORK This body of girls in our school has been doing very commendable work. During the past year the girls sold candy to secure money for the welfare work they carry on. They sold candy at both the football and basketball games. After obtaining the money they deposited it in the bank. The girls under the direction of Miss Fetterly and Miss Wilson have success- fully completed a year of hard work to secure their welfare funds. Violet Ross, 9 September 7-School opened. September 22-Activities ticket sale was opened. September 21-Student Council elected President-Michael Patronik VicePresident-Mary Louise Boltz Secretary-Treasurer-Jane McGinley October 7-Keith's football season opens. November 7-Biggest game of the year Keith-Roosevelt. November 28-First P. T. A. December 5-Petrie quintet was greatly enjoyed. . December 23 to January 3, 1934- Christmas vacation. J anuary-Mid Year examinations. January 5-Basketball season opened. January 21-Keith beat Roosevelt in Basketball. January 25-Schedules were changed. January 29-Sergeant York spoke in our auditorium. February 5-Glenn Morris entertained. Keith pupils with his surprising and hair raising tricks. February 16-Keith wins city cham- pionship. ' February 21-Big doings-Freshman Social. February 23-Happy Goldsmith tickled Keith funny bone. March 22fKeith had a very successful P. T. A. meeting. April 19-20-21-The greatest success of the year, Keith's Varieties. And were they a wow! ! May 9-Monday at Mansion Park field. May 31-Examinations begin. June 6-Saddest day of the year- 'I 'P School closes! l l Betty Stevens, 9 Betty Mattas, 9 CALENDAR Wednesday, May 30, Decoration Day. Thursday, May 31, Tests. 8:30-10:00 Geography, Science and Latin. 10:00-11:30 English. Friday, Jlme 1, Tests. 8:30-10:00 Mathematics. 10:00-11:30 History and Civics. Monday, June 4, Regular school day. Tuesday, June 5, No school. Wednesday, June 6. 8:30 Pupils report. 9:00 Assembly.