Dayton Joint High School - Maple Memories Yearbook (Dayton, PA)

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WHO'S WHO Most Likely to Succeed RONALD LEWIS MARLENE LIGHTNER Best Leaders SUE ERICKSON HAROLD ADAMS Best Dressed BLAIR SCHAWL SHIRLEY YARGER Best Looking CARL SHIREY EVELYN SHIREY Best Artists BURNELL SHAFFER J0 ANN SHARP Most Athletic PAT BARNETT KEN SLONIGER

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SENIOR HISTORY The recorded history of the Class of 55 goes back a long way-to 1951 when we as Freshmen entered Dayton Joint High School. Our group of eager students was filled with thoughts of striving for a better future. No extracurricular activities were held until our Sophomore year when we sponsored a skate in order to increase our treasury. When we became Juniors, we were able to sponsor several activities, the first of which was the Halloween Ball. The center of attraction at the dance was a duck, which Bob Allen and Richard White won by tossing rings around its neck. Selling Christmas cards and stationery helped to increase our treasury. The arrival of our class rings in December caused great excitement. On February 24, 1954, we were filled with great sadness when one of our class- mates, DuWayne Troup, was killed in an automobile accident. The presentation of the Junior Play, Finders Creepers, in which red flannels were seen Hying around the stage, was a great success. The play cast had a wonderful time afterwards at a party held by the director, Mr. Baker, at the Kittannee. With the sponsoring of the Junior Prom, the class of 55 made everyone sit up and take notice. We carried out the theme, Lilac Time, by decorating the old gym with lavender and white streamers placed in the rafters. At the front of the gym was a large replica of a crown with a platform in front of it on which the crowning took place. Maxine Stockdale, the Senior Queen, was attended by Evelyn Shirey and Irene Barrett, the beauties of our Junior class. We believe that this prom was the greatest of its kind in DHS history and are very proud to have sponsored it. Dwindling down from 66 to 46 students, we started our Senior year. Our big job-to produce a good yearbook! After a staff was chosen, the work began and con- tinued throughout the year. The selling of bracelets with the name of our school on them helped to replenish our rapidly diminishing funds. Before going home for Christmas vacation, our class prepared, served, and enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. In January came moving day! At long last, we moved-lock, stock, and barrel-- from our old main building into the partially completed wings of the new building. It was a wonderful change, having everything bright, shiny, and new around us. The Spring Prom and the crowning of our queen, Evelyn Shirey, seemed to herald the approach of the end of our school life. Evelyn was escorted by Carl Shirey and crowned Queen of the May in a most impressive ceremony. The Senior attendants were Irene Barrett, Harold Adams, Peggy Lockhart, and Dale Aden. And so, the end has come! With Baccalaureate and Commencement at hand, we know that our school days in Dayton High School have come to an end and our days as adults and full-time American citizens are just beginning. 21

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Bvst Dunvvrs LEE SNYDER KATHLEEN REEDY Best Musicians IRENE BARRETT DON ALCORN Most M isvhiefvous VIOLET SELL WARREN BROTHERS .vil'05l Personalities WAYNE BAUM FLORENCE OLIVER Most Humorous RALPH PETRAS PAT CORNMAN Prettiest Smiles JIM PRETEROTI SHIRLEY MCINTIRE OF CLASS '55