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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

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Garner, its last class was held in 1905, when the students transferred to the Dayton Normal Institute. The Academy's purposes were to prepare for teaching, college entrance, and life experiences. At that time, the students also attended the Glade Run Academy, which still stands and is used for social affairs at the Glade Run Presbyterian Church. In 1886 an orphansl school was built where today's high school now stands. The building used u11til recently as the shop, was the shoe shop of the Soldiers Orphan School. The other buildings were burned in 1888. Dayton Normal Institute, which was founded in 1905, consisted of three buildings, one of which is presently in use. In 1917 the school was changed to a vocational high school and operated as such until 1946. On July 11, 1946, Dayton Borough and Wayne Township formed a joint school district and it was changed to a six-year Junior-Senior high school. This same year C, W. Marshall was elected Supervising Principal of this Dayton-Wayne Joint School District. After Boggs Township entered in 1948, the dis- trict became known as Dayton Joint, The eastern half of Redbank Township joined the system in 1950, with Pine, West Mahoning, and Smicksburg Borough becoming members in 1952. Each district is represented by one member on various committees. 2 In July of 1951, a contract was signed to remodel and construct additional build- ings. By successive approval from Harrisburg, S940,000 was granted for use in the construction. The actual ground-breaking took place in February of 1954. Completion, except for the finishing touches, came in May 1955. Again, as you let your eyes wander over this magnificent school, be grateful to those who paved the way and made it possible. ALMA MATER On the hill stands Dayton High School Reared against the sky Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the year go by. HForward Everv be our Watchward t'Honor and Prevailfl Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Dayton High, All Hail! Words: Winifred Neal, Class of '33 Tune: Amici 3 DEIDICATIUN fl We, the class of 1956, dedicate this annual edition of t'Maple Memoriest' to you, the faculty of the Dayton Joint High School. We are indeed grateful for the encouragement you have given us to face the future as well as for the guidance and inspiration you have provided us in our studies and activities. Please accept this dedication as a symbol of our appreciation. 4 ADMINISTIQATIUN L ' - ,W 11 5 CLARENCE W. MARSHALL Supervising Principal THINK Clarence W. Marshall received his early education at the Dayton Normal School. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Educationn degrees by attending Grove City College, Pennsylvania State University, and Duke University. His teaching experience includes both classroom and super- visory work. Mr. Marshall was, at one time, principal of Highland Township Schools and Enon Valley- Little Beaver Joint Schools. After teaching Science at Ford City High School for six years, he returned to Dayton to serve as Supervising Principal, a position he has held for the past ten years. Mr. Marshall resides in Dayton with his wife and daughter, Bernice. Mrs. Marshall is a teacher in Dayton Joint High School. He lists traveling as his hobby. Helping to secure and complete the new Dayton Joint High School has been one of Mr. Marshall's most outstanding accomplishments. Born in Ernest, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, Leonard L. Holt attended elementary school at Rey- noldsville and high school at Homer City. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the State Teachers College at Indiana and his Master of Educationl' degree at the University of Pittsburgh. Upon graduating from college, Mr. Holt held several positions before coming to Dayton. He was high school principal at McCalmont Township, Supervising Principal at Big Run Borough School, Junior High School Principal at Shannock Valley, and Math teacher at S. V. Senior High School. In August of 1951, Mr. Holt came to Dayton to serve as High School Principal. At the present time he resides in Dayton with Mrs. Holt and their two children, Karen and Loren. In his spare time Mr. Holt enjoys fishing and traveling. LEONARD L. HOLT High School Principal DA TUN JUINT SCHUDL IBUAIQD The Dayton Joint School Board is composed of representatives from the seven member districts which make up the Dayton Jointure. It meets six times yearly-three meetings being the minimum required each year. The agenda for the Joint meetings, which are held in the high school plant, is prepared by the Supervising Principal. The yearly organizational meeting is held in December. The budget is prepared and adopted in March. Most of the work of the Board is done by committees which are composed of one member from each district. The committee meetings are called by the Supervising Principal as the need arises. The different committees are: athletic, building and grounds, policy, transportation, finance, per- sonnel, supply, and the special building. The special building committee was disbanded in April of 1956 due to the completion of the new high school. Row Row Row Row Earl Cornman, LeRoy Barrett, Forrest Wilson, Raymond Barrett, James Doverspike, Sam Calhoun. R. M. Brocious, Merle Travis, Bruce Kammerdiener, Betty Byerly, Ellis Coon, Kenneth Bier. Clyde Barrett, Henry Clever, William Porter, Charles Hetrick, B. B. McCullough, William Wilkinson. Walter Shankel Dennis Rumbaugh Ernest Good Wendell Thompson, Kelly Alcorn d l L J 4- , , , . Not Pictured: Harry Bassinger, Lawrence Dill, Paul Schrecengost, R. L. McClellan ,C oy ettie, ames McCoy, Harold Kennedy, W. J. McLaughlin, Harrison Shepard, Paul Harmon, Mrs. Pauline Coleman, Blaine George, Mrs. Charlotte Stitler, Mrs. Ann Stitler, John Buchanan, Maurice West. 7 A' KING A. MARSHALL MARIETTI R. MURRAY MAZZOTTA E. STULL REITZ 6' fb? I W? avi? MRS. CHARLOTTE W. JEWART, B. S. English and Library Science Hobbies: Reading, Knitting CLIFTON J. KING, B. S. Vocational Agriculture Hobbies: Photography, Reading, Fire Trucks MRS. AGNES LEEK, A. B. Algebra, Plane Geometry Hobbies: Reading, Sewing MARGUERITE M. MARIETTI, B. S. Commercial Hobbies: Reading, Sewing MRS. ALDA MARSHALL, B. S. Home Economics Hobbies: Music, Sewing, Spending Time With Her Girls MRS. GLADYS M. MARSHALL, A. B. English, Art, Health, Math Hobbies: Reading Books RALPH MAZZOTTA, B. S., M. Ed. Physical Education Hobbies: Golfing, Traveling X RUSSELL A. MURRAY, B. A. World History Hobbies: Raising Strawberries ILA REA, B. S. Home Economics Hobbies: Reading, Movies RAY R. REITZ, B. S. Biology, Health, Math Hobbies: Reading, Sports MRS. ELEANOR STULL, B. S., M. Mus. Music 64 vHobby: Working with Students MV Rf' , 5 nxcu U I K fx KY, N ,li JOSEPH A. ALLSHOUSE, B. S. MABEL BLACK, A. B., M. A., B. D. Geography Health, English Hobby: Sports li Hobbies: Gardening, Cooking EQ? MRS. NORMA A. AULT, A. B., M. Ed. JAMES R. CARRICKQ. S. English, French I, II H echanic 'ng, lQp 6 Q Hobbies: Motoring, Reading X Y . p . , M X t D LBERT BAKER, JR., B. S. PX X? MERRILL CLE ER, A. B. ' N .nglish III, Modern Living , American History, Math Hobbies: Art, Music 6 ' Hobbies: Grading Papers, Watching Television NX il N GUY J. BENNETT, B. A. 53 ROBERT J. EVANS, B. S. History, P. 0. D. KX General Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry Hobby: Sports Hobbies: Hillbilly and Classical Music, - X, Electricity CHARLES w. REST, B. s. T' . yr, X , - Driver Training, Health W 7,1 MRS. PATRICIA HELM, B. S39 5 Hob es: Collecting Records, Rem d i - X J Commercial V, i s ' Furniture, Hunting, Gol I MW? Hobbies: Reading, 't g ' .5 R ,gf Qfzfff x u' V I B ds' . Ip fy . nf' D i ' Q - J' .l. Al.LSll0ll,E N. AULT D. BAKER G. BENNETT llFI!rq1 M. BLACK J. CARRICR M. ci.avmR R. EVANS Wynn- A. A . .Al ,mf o u A.,,!d v ,W My ,V i3'ff3:i7'?.Q 9 Mfr lily: YW fl M . SPECIAL IDEIQSONNEI. ffl DR. A. R. WILSON MRS. PAUL DR. M. E. GARNER BETTY BYERLY VIRGINIA FISIIER School Doctor STONEBRAKER School Dentist School Secretary School Secretary School Nurse MRS. JAY IAVVSON R NINGS M TL LOGAN MR. C. S. HARMON MR. ROY GOULD 'Qafeterla ' ERLINE Cafeteria Caretaker Caretaker f afeteria GOu1Qpecia1 personnel play a most important role in the successful operation of the Dayton Joint High School. The cafeteria manager and workers are res- ponsible for the preparation of hot lunches for the students and faculty. Keep- ing the building clean and warm is the main duty of the janitors. The secretaries do their part by assisting the Supervising Principal and High School Principal in administering the annual school program. They take care of the clerical tasks involved in the running of the school. And ast, but by no means least, our school nurse, doctor, and denjgt conipletefl e picture by looking after the health of the students. if l I ,f , Mya, xl VI all, Mn Il: I V1 lw fvL.'f 1 ilffwf ' CAFETERIA WORKERS AT THEIR STATION MRS. VELMA WALKER. CAFETERIA MANAGER HOVYARD OPENS WIDE FOR DOC VVILSON BETTY AND VIRGINIA TALK IT OVER! OUR SMILING NURSE GIVES AUDIO TEST JUST RESTING AFTER STOKING THE MONSTER 10 SENIUIQS Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 1 Row 2: Row 3: Helen Goodheart, Kathryn Conrad, Judy Anthony, Marian Adams, Shelby Doverspike, Charlotte Fer- kan, Etta Croyle, Phyllis Coleman, Betty Bresnock, Ester Croyle, Eileen Dunmire, Arlene Fox, Mr. Baker. Mary Anderson, Lois Himes, Richard Rearic, Ray Mateer, Clair Crissman, Jack Lockhart, Larry Kline, Edward Bailey, William Cousins, Larry Beck, Joanne Beck. Kenneth Hollenbaugh, Jack Brocious, William Bassinger, Bruce Bowser, Ronald Fox, Lee Enter' line, Clifford Griffith, James Kennedy, Howard Kennedy, Charles Baker, Richard Deemer, Randy Quinn, C ASSO 9 Nancy Schawl, Cheryl Lydick, Sally McNutt, Edith Zimmerman, Arlene Jay, Lorraine McKain, Al- berta Troup, Lois Robinson, Shirley McHenry, Kay Schrecengost, Jeanne Troup, Kay Stewart, Mrs. Leek. Bob Thompson, Larry Walker, Barbara Rummel, Carolyn Hollenbaugh, Deanna White, Beverly Yarger, Betty Lou Seanor, Frances Hoifman, Elaine West, Bud Schaub, Ed Seanor, Charles Shankel. Emerson Shick, Allen Shirey, Dick Schrecengost, Eugene Stiteler, John Shick, Don Wilkenson, Ray Walter, Mark Stephenson, Richard Smith, Harold Walter, Lonnie Schrecengost, Bernard Shick, Rob- ert Reesman. ADAMS BASSINGER J. BECK L. BECK MARION L. ADAMS fMari Loul First Aid 1, Pen Pals 23 Commercial 3, 4 . . . enjoys skating and photography . . . conceited people are her only dislike . . . to be a secretary is her goal. MARY E. ANDERSON First Aid 13 Pen Pals 23 Commercial 3, 4 . . . comes to us from Templeton . . , loves pie . . , doesn't like borrowers . . . hopes to find a good job. JUDITH A. ANTHONY Uudyl Chorus 2, 3, 43 First Aid 13 Pen Pals 23 Commercial 3, 43 F. H. A. 33 Cheerleading 3, 4 . . . has a weakness for good looking boys . . . dislikes uncombed hair . . . has ax yen to travel. EDWARD C. BAILEY tBcetle5 Basketball 23 French 33 Science 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . likes hot rods and hamburgers . . . sauerkraut is his biggest dislike . . . his aim is to graduate. CHARLES E. BAKER tBudJ Basketball 23 Audio-Visual 13 First Aid 2, 33 Senior Class Vice President . . . enjoys girls, good food, and all kinds of sports . . . plans to graduate. 13 ANTHONY BAKER BOWSER BRESNOLK WILLIAM H. BASSINGER Basketball 23 Audio-Visual lg Journalism 33 Science 2, 3, 4 . . . an outdoor guy-hunts and fishes . . . 'tFor Corn Sake! is a pet expression . . . hopes to study radio in the Air Force. N. JOANNE BECK U03 Photography 1, 2, 3, 43 Commercial 3, 4 . . . likes the taste of mashed potatoes and gravy . . . loathes opera . . . has set her aim at happiness. LARRY R. BECK Took the general course . . . not hard to please-likes everything but conceit . . . enjoys hunting and Iishing . . . plans to be a carpenter. BRUCE E. BOWSER F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 fVice Pres. 43 . . . hails from Mos- grove . . . fond of apple pie . . . hates to get up in the morning . . . enjoys working with motors and boats . . . wants to make a fortune and retire at any early age. BETTY J. BRESNOCK Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 First Aid 13 Dancing 23 F. H. A. 2, 33 Commercial 3, 4 . . . can be found wherever you hear the words, Man Alive! . . . loves to have a good time . . . wants to graduate. wi! fn ..w-f' ,W 01 ,MH JACK c. BROCIOUS M -. s l , Science 3, Journalism 3, French 3 . . . likes math sci . . . lists opera as a dislike . . . can be heard saying, Baloney . . plans to go to military school. PHYLLIS M. COLEMAN iRedl Band 2, 3, 4g First Aid 1, 2, French 3, Science 3, 4, Yearbook 4, Cheerleading 3, 4, Pen Pal 2 . . . takes pleasure in swimming . . . famous for her refrain of Oh, Brother!l' . . . plans to be a nurse. KATHRYN A. CONRAD iKateJ F Ald IWIQEKQQ Commercial 3, 4 . . . enjoys hillbilly music . l ys . . . . Ma ng yu know wants to travel around the world L Pkwy M29 I WILLIAM L. COUSINS iBudl First Aid 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . enjoys good food and girls . . . dislikes school . . . lists hobbies as hunting and Hshing . . . plans to join the Army. T. CLAIR CRISSMAN Audio-Visual 1, 2 . . . sleeping is his favorite pastime . . . collects lighters . . . can be heard speaking, 'AI have to go home' . . . would like to be an engineer. 'I ESTER L. CROYLE Pal 2g French 3, 4, Science 3, 4 . . . an amateur F1 id ' . opy people are her pet peeve . . . just wants to be a ' fI'TA ROYLE First,A ' , P n al Co ci g' F. H. A. 4 . . . An amateur Mtigtl. . . y 0 e et p e . . . just Wants to be a ccess. 'J - ' E? M if ff x ,.J. ydiARD DEEMER iDickJ A ' 4, 1 Audio-xaguallap 'hee 3, F. F. A. 4 . . . hails from smicksburg Xal ys Qpippi , Well, how do you like that? . fond of QH1iaii1ing6v-!':h4og-as be a draftsman. U 0- f as fi SHELBY J. DOVERSPIKE First Aid 1, Pen Pal 2, Commercial 3 . . . chocolate pie is her favor- ite . plays the piano . . . plans a secretarial career. ' T. EILEEN DUNMIRE cnniey Science 3, 4, F. H. A. 3, Majorette 2, 3,4 . . . g . . . adores chocolate ice cream but can't bear spin ch . . . says, One of these days--POW! . . . plays guitar . . . t nurse is her aim. . I CO z fi 14 R. LEE ENTERLINE Uinxl Basketball 1, 2 . . . hunts for wild game and experi- ments with cars in spare time always saying, 'tDon't get panicky! . . . only wants to make a mil- lion dollars. CHARLOTTE L. FERKAN tL0uiscl Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Photography 1, 2, 3, Journalism 3 . . . enjoys organ music . . . loves to eat spaghetti . . . Uh, no3 not again is her favorite expression . . . hopes to become a successful nurse. L. ARLENE FOX First Aid 13 Pen Pals 2: Commercial 33 Yearbook 4 . . . dancing, swimming and Allan lead her list of favorites . . . always repeating One of these days! . . . just wants to graduate. RONALD P. FOX fFoxeyP First Aid 1, 2, 3 . . . drives a green Chevy . . . is peeved by stuck-up people . . . can be heard saying Heavens to Betsy! . . . plans to own a trucking line. HELEN B. GOODHEART Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 CHistorian 233 Commercial 3, 4 fSecretary-Treasurer 353 Yearbook 4 . . . happiest when eating and listening to music . . . writes to Bill in her spare time . . . aims to succeed in 11 e. CLIFFORD GRIFFITH F. F. A, 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Marion Center girls and G. M. products head his list of preferred llCll1S, all Fords rank low . . . sets his goal as a grain and beef farmer. LOIS J. HIMES tHimeS7 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 F. H. A. 1, 33 Photography 23 Commercial 3, 4 lPresiclent 393 Yearbook 4 fEditorl . . . likes friendly people, dislikes too much work . . . would like nothing better than to bring happiness to others and to herself. FRANCES R. HOFFMAN fTatty7 F, H. A. 1, 2, 33 Commercial 3, 4 . . . is fond of the Air Force and spaghetti . . . can be found drawing or driving in her spare time . . . hopes to be secretary to a banker. CAROLYN R. HOLLENBAUGH Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 3, 43 F. H. A. 1, 23 Science 2, 33 Journalism 33 French 33 Year- book 4 . . . likes math, dislikes back seat drivers . . . plans to attend college. KENNETH H. HOLLENBAUGH fKennyJ Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Audio-Visual 13 Journalism 33 Science 2, 33 Yearbook 4 . . . actually likes studying, abhores cheating . . . enjoys listening to music . . . plans to attend collee. ENTERLINE FERKAN A, FOX R. FOX GOODHEART GRIFFITII IIIMES HOFFMAN KT, HOLLENBAUGH K. IIOLLENBAIYGII 5 4 It ICN JM ko: B TKJWAA JAMISON My 7 7. K , ... .,.,....A..,..5: , ... - .... -- ,J , LYDICK LOCKHART Zi MATEER, 7 KLINE X, 1. ,I V ' , ey. lc,,y.,!47L? . 1 ' f K , A JAMES T. JAMISON csunshineb f' A 1 . CHERYL, LYDICK Audio-Visual 1, 2, 3, Commercial 3, 4, Librarian 1, 2, 3 . . . derives pleasure from both fixing and driving cars . . . doesn't like school-would rather sleep . . . aims to have lots of money. J. ARLENE JAY Photography 1, 2, 3, Commercial 3, 4 fond of boys . . . exclaims, Good Grief!'l . . . hopes to be a secretary. HOWARD L. KENNEDY tliowiel Basketball 25 Photography 2, 3, Yearbook 4 . . . en- joys eating any kind of food . . . dislikes P. 0. D. . . . favorite hobby is sports . . . hopes to enter Penn State. JAMES T. KENNEDY tJimJ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, First Aid 1, Journalism 3 . . . enjoys friendly folks, tasty food, and sports . . , jeal- ousy or conceit, he can't stand . . . future plans in- clude service in the Navy. SHIRLEY MCHENRY Hobby 1, 2, 3, Girls Athletic Association 3, Commer- cial 4 . , . came to us her senior year from Vander- grift . . . looks for niceness in people . . . watches T. in spare time . . . to be an airline hostess is her goa . i Photography 1, CommerciQ28?f4'1. . . likes food and music . . . dislikes gossipers . . . enjoys playing the piano and reading . . . wants to be on her own. JACK LOCKHART First Aid 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . lists food as t'tops in his book . . . hunts and fishes . . . often repeats, Will you? . . . ngineerin is his 'm. x . 7 gnu RA NRS, ATEER CRay Scienc 2, 3, fTr ' N395 Journalism 3 . . . En- joys 1 tenin yt and blues sn't like op . . , n ' ia passwor . ies in- 'ast my n 'adi . . . fut lans nclude th Airso . 63 E2 FP lic. OA ALL uw First Aid 5 Pa ,, Commercial 3, 4 . . . likes French f ' b d lar ic, dislikes jealousy . . . can be hea d Wi g , teis sake! . . . wants to be happilylpga ' . '9 LARRY KLINE tBaldyJ A General student . . . likes lemon pie but canit down spaghettil' . . . HHoly Man? is a pet expression . . . owning a new Mercury is his goal. 16 G. LORRAINE McKAIN tRainieJ Drchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Journalism 3, F. H. A. 1, 3 . . . likes potato :hips and good music . . . plays violin and sews in spare time . . . avants to leave Dayton. Ab SARAH McNUTT csa y F. H. A ,... joined forces with the seM s fits r . . . fond if Mercurys and music . . . skates in heop ei -ti . . . nursing s her ambition ' RANDALL P. QUINN CRandyJ O- ' i lhorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Photography 1, 2, 3, 40-t 2, ' Vice Pres. 41, Class Historian 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . enjoy wi r ng, and hunting . . . dislikes snobs . . . wants to g . O' gfl' RICHARD D. REARIC tStubl 3' Sasketball 1, 2 . . . fond of milk . . . homework is his pet peeve . . favorite expression is 'tWhat did you say?'l . . wants to gra - late and get rich. LL ,l! 'Wl, ROBERT REESMAN fB0 J lhorus 3, 4, Science 1, 2, 3 . . . hails from Belknap . . . watcrme ind blondes are tops with him , . . square dancing is his hobby . . olans to own a Mercury and join the Air Force. LOIS J. ROBINSON tBesS7 Jhorus 2, 3, 4, First Aid 2, Pen Pals 3, Commercial 3, 4, F. H. A. 4 . . loves to see people smiling . collects movie star photos . . . ier aim is to be a good wife. N A E 1 BARBARA A. RUMMEL tBarbD F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, Dancing 2, Commercial 3, 4, Yearbook 4 , . . hails 'rom North Point . . . likes pop music and one certain guy . . . dis- ikes poor manners . . . enjoys horseback riding . . . wants to travel. OLIVER SCHAUB tBud7 Sasketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Journalism tBusiness Manager 33, Photogra- Jhy 1, 2, 3, 4 tTreas. 2, Pres. 3, 47, Class Vice President 1, 2, 3 . . enjoys all sports . . . pet peeve is a 'tBrownie . . . his aim is .o graduate. NANCY L. SCHAWL tShrimpJ ?. H. A. 2, 3, Dancing 2, Photography 3, 4, Commercial 3, 4 . . . ikes to be with friends . . . always saying My Stars! . . . uses her spare time for dancing . . , her aim is to be an X-ray technician. KAY S. SCI-IRECENGOST fSiS7 Qhorus 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 CSec1'etary7, Journalism 2, 3, fx Sheerleading 3, 4, French 3 . . . noted for her fondness of Chuck and pickles . . , can't stand bossy folks . . . is a movie fiend . . . mer goal is nursing. 17 JU? Q , LoN B. V x n BPM 'csi p ' 1 v First P ai'.io y ' if of b ett . slikes - ij X A s ' a . ' pretty '-- e , J 0 QECENGOST mek? Ad ...'t ,' ','d-d- . plays gllantseto M1 J af' 'P . L' A . 'U I Af! ulv ,JLL .yrll 13x Rl My 'Af' V, ,Lyffl 5 Jl , ur-9' L' H ' ' ,i ty ,U FEE? Band' , , 3 F. H. A. Editor 333 French drama, and eating W. SEANOR tEdl 2, 3 . . . pretty girls are 'ttops in his rate low . . . hunts in his spare time on attending RAYMOND L. SHAFFER First Aid 1, 2, 3 . . . likes short blondes . . . can be heard saying, -f'Don,t.you forget it! . . . builds model airplanes . . . to succeed in flife is his ambition.- ,, . . 4 of ' '. - TCHARLES E. SHANKEL fChuck5 Chorus 1,'.2,'3, 4g ,Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 First Aid 1, Journalism 3g Class President 1, 2, 3, 4 . . , jolly people and traveling to Kay's house head his Wfavoriteu list . . . food nd sports run a close second . , future plans include college. si W SYIICK cowb music and sports . . . his is to graduate. W. SHICK Uoel 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Photography 1, 2g 4, Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4 . . . enjoys drawin is his hobby . . . wants to attend ,Uri WM' yf' KW fs! 1 OI-IN SHICK an g ice cream . . . dislikes bossy teachers . saying, 'No Kidding! . . . aspires to be a millionaire. REY , IJ LL gy Chorus I ir ' id , 2 , enjoys good music and nice girls . . re an s eno in are t' e . . . hopes to acquire a col u , 0 xx if .f 'Y ' ,K . QJJ' KJ3 ' S. . ' : 1 , ' l Uuji9fVJfi'f'?gfPy RICHARD M. SMITH CSmittyJ F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . takes pleasure in good food and mechanics . . . hunting is his favorite pastime . . . plans to be a successful farmer. MARK STEPHENSON iSh0tgunJ F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Ice cream and hunting are tops with him while school work is his biggest dislike . . . hobby is fishing . . . aims to graduate. F. EUGENE STITELER 1GeneJ F. F. A. 1, 3, 4 . . . favorites include food and girls . . . hunts in extra time . . . can be heard saying, How can you be sure? . . . hopes to get a good job and make piles of money. M. KAY STEWART Chorus 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 fPresident 23, Com- mercial 3, 4g Yearbook 4, Class Secretary 4 . . . likes round and square dancing . . . expresses herself by saying, Oh, that's too bad! . . . wants to be a good wife and mother. ROBERT . THOMPSON lB0bJ Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4g F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Year- book 4 . . . fond of ice cream and girls . . . H w about that? is a favorite expression . . hunting fishing are his hobbies . . . hopes to o a ess- ful farmer JQJAA ALBERTA G. TROUP Photography 1, 2, 3 tSecretary 335 Commercial 3, 4 . . . likes driving, dislikes stuck-up people . . . plans to be a secretary. S. JEANNE TROUP Band 2, 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3, 4, Pen Pal 2, Photography 1, 3, 4 . .. enjoys music and dancing . .. doesn't care for Hsquaresw . . . hopes to be a stenographer. LARRY R. WALKER tSkeeterJ Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, First Aid 25 Journalism 3 . . . enjoys basketball and music . . . dislikes burnt food . . . sings in all extra time . . . his aim is to graduate. HAROLD WALTER Audio-Visual 1, First Aid 3 . . . likes to hunt and fish . . . dislikes opera music . . . can be heard saying What do you know besides nothing?', . . . plans to become an electrical engineer. RAY WALTER First Aid 1, 2, 3 . . . likes girls, dislikes boys . . . hunting girls is this lad's hobby . . . hopes to graduate. .QZTJAV V' WJ . I GV , SMITH ' STEPHENSON STITELER STEWART THOMPSON A. TROUP J. TROUP WALKER H. WALTER R. WALTER -. ffm, M-Mfg DONALD WILKINSON fWilkiel First Aid 1, 2, 3 . . . likes Kathleen . . . is peeved by stuck-up people . . . can be heard saying, Gee Whizll' . . . lists hobby as loaf! ing . . . just wants to graduate. C. ELAINE WEST Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 COificex each yearjg French 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Journalism 2, 3 CAssistanI Editorh . . . likes her Dad's homemade banana ice cream . . . plays piano, organ, and flute . . . wants to be a secretary. DEANNA C. WHITE Chorus 3, 4, Photography 1, 2, Science 3, French 3, Journalism 3, Yearbook 4, Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . plays piano and likes all kinds of music . . . T.V. commercials are her pet peeve . . . can be heard repeating So help me! BEVERLY G. YARGER CBev5 Aid 2, 3, Photography 3 . . . likes Wayne and good food . . . roller skating and driving . . . often says Honest to Pete! plans to be a secretary. . rv!! Lf' Ifc. ' EDITH I. ZIMMERMAN CEdieJ First A' .1, Pen Pal 2, Commercial 3, Photography 3, F. H. A. 4 ' en' ys school and chile con carne hates to get up in the lkpr rhgor ' . . . cooks in leisure time . . . plans to be a beautician 1 M l fytfi M, ,at tiff , K I . 5 Maj-f7K 4 Kylfjpj Q wwf? qjfwwlff '19't'i ff Jlfjy rffl ff, WJWWXL ZW 4 5, W WMV 20 Senior Class Oficers and Advisors President: Charles Shankel Vice President: Charles Baker Secretary: Kay Stewart Treasurer: Deanna White Historian: Randall Quinn Sponsors: Mrs. Agnes Leek Mr. Delbert Baker, Jr tSeatedJ Kay Stewart, Charles Shankel, Deanna White tStandingJ Mr. Baker, Randall Quinn, Charles Baker Mrs. Leek C ASS I'I ISTDIQY In 1952 we entered the Dayton Joint High School as Freshmen. At first we were what you might call a divided groupg this was the year Templeton joined our school system. But as we got to know each other, we became as one, and at our first class meeting elected Chuck Shankel our President, Bud Schaub, Vice President, Phyllis Rumbaugh, Secretary, Elaine West, Assistant Sec- retary, Deanna White, Treasurer, and Randy Quinn, Historian. That year we held our first extra- curricular activity. It was a Freshman skate and the profit from it was 33460, the first money to enter our treasury. As Sophomores, we tried our luck once again sponsoring another skate. The Junior year saw our class more active in many ways. First came a Christmas card sale, which increased our treasury considerably. Our next big moment was the arrival of Class Rings. The biggest activity of the year was yet to come, however-the Junior Prom. The theme of Even- ing in Paris was carried out with fountains and drawings of Paris around the new gym. The dance programs were shaped like bottles of Evening in Paris. At the Prom, Evelyn Shirey was crowned the Queen and Carl Shirey, King. The junior attendants were Elaine West and Deanna White escorted by Larry Walker and Chuck Shankel. We were pleased with the results of our Junior-sponsored formal. When September 1, 1955, came, our Class of 77 knowledge-thirsty students began its final year in DJHS. The members of the class participated in many activities and functions of the school. When Open House was held in October, students acted as hosts and hostesses, contributing to the success of the evening. The Senior Christmas party in the Music Room was a memorable occasion. The turkey din- ner, gift exchange, carol sing, and dance really put everyone into the Holiday Spirit. Next on the agenda was the preparation of the Senior Play, If Mother Only Knew, a three- act comedy-farce by Donald Payton. The cast and production staff spent long hours rehearsing, planning, and generally preparing for the big night. When the play was finally presented on March 15 and 16, needless to say, it was a success-thoroughly enjoyed by both audience and cast. On May 4, the Seniors were the guests of the Junior Class at the Prom. Elaine West and Starry Walker were crowned Queen and King at the Coronation Exercises which preceded the ance. With the excitement of the Prom over, our school days quickly dwindled in number. May 18 was the last day for formal classes. Following in rapid succession were Baccalaureate, the Senior Trip, and finally Commencement. Upon receipt of our diplomas, we closed the pages of the history of the Class of 1956 of the Dayton Joint High School and became citizens of our community. 21 D C ASS WILL We, the Class of '56, Being of Sound Mind and Body, Do Hereby Ordain and Establish This as Uur Last Will and Testament. MARIAN ADAMS wills her shyness to Ellen Hughes. To Alma Matthews, MARY ANDERSON leaves her freckles. JUDY ANTHONY leaves her cheering ability to Shirley Rupp. ED BAILEY wills his bowling ability to Jean Calhoun. BUD BAKER relinquishes his title as skating champ to John Cousins. BILL BASSINGER leaves and takes his interest in Mosgrove with him. Gladly, JOANNE BECK wills her height to Shirley Cogley. LARRY BECK yields his old tractor to anyone who has the ability to drive it. BRUCE BOWSER wills his noisy car to someone with ear muffs. BETTY BRESNOCK leaves her car-backing to Jiggs Stear. To George McCoy, JACK BROCIOUS leaves his black curly hair. PHYLLIS COLEMAN wills her red hair to Peggy Jamison. KATHRYN CONRAD wills her ability as a secretary to Frances Kammerdiener. The ability to get into mischief is bestowed upon Sam Kunselman by BILL COUSINS. CLAIR CRISSMAN grants his Ford to Deanna Schrecengost. To Patty Walls, ESTER CROYLE leaves her seat in French Class. To Patty Preteroti, ETTA CROYLE wills her fair complexion. Sadly, RICHARD DEEMER presents his chewing gum to the faculty. SHELBY DOVERSPIKE bequeaths her long fingernails to Mrs. Helm. EILEEN DUNMIRE wills her baton to Joanne McMeans. LEE ENTERLINE bestows his good looks upon Alvin Deemer. CHARLOTTE FERKAN leaves her good manners to the Student Body. ARLENE FOX presents her pretty smile to Eugene Farster. RONALD FOX bequeaths his excess weight to Mr. Murray. HELEN GOODHEART refuses to leave Bill to anyone. To Jim Fyock, CLIFFORD GRIFFITH wills his Algebra ability. LOIS HIMES confers upon Ron Fisher her driving ability. FRANCES HOFFMAN leaves her love of drawing to Delores Cornman. CAROLYN HOLLENBAUGH gives her dimples to Dick Smith. To Doris Clever is left a bass voice by KENNETH HOLLENBAUGH. JIM JAMISON concedes his love to stay home from school to Eleanor Walters. To all you nighthawks, ARLENE JAY conveys her ability to get to school every day. Sadly, HOWARD KENNEDY leaves his Modern Arts ideas to next year's Maple Mem- ories Staff. JIM KENNEDY hands down his athletic ability to Dick Coleman. I, LARRY KLINE, leave my love to sleep in classes to Kay McCoy. I, JACK LOCKHART, grant my noontime strolls to anyone who finds time to stroll. To Grace Slagle, CHERYL LYDICK bestows her typing efficiency. JOAN MARSHALL wills her gymnastic ability to Peggy Hyskell. RAY MATEER confers his brilliance to Don Paterson. I, SHIRLEY McHENRY, leave my wavy hair to Ethel Eckman. I, LORRAINE McKAIN, bequeath my violin to anyone who is willing to put in long hours of practice. SALLY McNUTT wills her seat on the bus, and all the good times that go with it, to her sister Susie. To Betty Johns goes RANDY QUlNN'S dancing ability. 24 RICHARD REARIC gives his pretty smile to Mr. Mazzotta. BOB REESMAN leaves and takes his brags with him. Mr. Holt is the receiver of LOIS ROBINSON'S giggles. BARB RUMMEL bequeaths her white wheelbarrow to the Junior Prom. BUD SCHAUB unwillingly hands down his ability to charm the women to Marvin Marsh. To anyone with small enough feet, go NANCY SCHAWL'S roller skates. I, KAY SCHRECENGOST, leave my athletic ability to Barbara Deemer. To Phyllis Collier, LONNIE SCHRECENGOST bequealths his dear old jeep. RICHARD SCHRECENGOST wills his teddy-bear haircuts to Eugene Gearhart. I, BETTY LOU SEANOR, bequeath my drum sticks to Darrel Shirey. ED SEANOR leaves his roaming around in homeroom to Mrs. Leek. To Dorcea Blose, RAYMOND SHAFFER wills his big dark eyes. CHUCK SHANKEL bestows his ability of leadership upon Bernice Marshall. BERNARD SHICK departs, leaving his big steps to Mr. Evans. To Cecil McMeans, EMERSON SHICK wills his managing skill. JOHN SHICK leaves his pleasantness to Bob Seanor. I, ALLEN SHIREY, gladly leave my girl troubles to Dutch Rummel. The farming ability of RICHARD SMITH is left to Bud Barrett. MARK STEPHENSON hands over his long-leggedness to Pud McLaughlin. I, KAY STEWART, will my square dancing ability to anyone who can find enough pep to try it. B EUGENE STITELER leaves school to anyone who wants it. Willingly, BOB THOMPSON grants his shortness to Bill McKee. Ellen Shick is the recipient of ALBERTA TROUP'S secretarial ability. I, JEANNE TROUP, bequeath my chair in the band to Judy Lloyd. Richard Sherry is the lucky receiver of LARRY WALKER'S singing talent. HAROLD WALTER wills his bashfulness to Jim Barrett. RAY WALTER leaves his hunting grounds to anybody who can find them. ELAINE WEST grants her talent at the piano to Helen Livengood. DEANNA WHITE wills everything to anyone who has nothing. To the underclassmen go all of DON WILKENSON'S good times. BEVERLY YARGER leaves her sighs in Shorthand to Miss Marietti. EDITH ZIMMERMAN wills her quiet disposition to Carrie Galbraith. T0 THE JUNIORS, we leave one more year of labor and fun. TO THE SOPHOMORES, we bequeath our brain power, to be used as needed. UPON THE FRESHMEN we bestow our sympathy. The happy thought of getting rid of us, we leave to the teachers. THE MAPLE MEMORIES STAFF leaves Miss Marietti here to help with next year's book. We, the Class of 1956, gladly will the new building to the underclassmen. Signed, Sealed, and Delivered By the CLASS OF '56 25 'f A t. ti g p , p 66 F MIDTHEI2 0 LY Ii . 9 Fill 32,1 Row 1-Joanne Beck, Howard Kennedy, Jack Brocious, Elaine West, Randy Quinn, Caro- lyn Hollenbaugh, Kay Stewart. Row 2-Kenny Hollenbaugh, Bud Schaub, Allen Shirey, Emerson Shick, Cheryl Lydick, Ray Mateer, Kay Schrecengost, Betty Lou Seanor, Mr. Baker. If Mother Only Knew, a three-act farce written by Donald Payton, was the play chosen by the Senior Class to be presented on March 15 and 16. The play had a cast of eleven and kept the audience in stitches from beginning to end. The play depicted a typical American family, always getting into scrapes. The Max- wells are having their twentieth wedding anniversary. Mrs. Maxwell is sure Dad has for- gotten about it and bursts into tears when he is late for dinner. The three Maxwell child- ren-Connie, Betty Lou, and Wilbur-plus Aunt Mary, feel so badly they order flowers and Betty Lou even makes a reservation at an exclusive restaurant for her parents. Complica- tions arise when Mrs. Maxwell receives flowers from Dr. Gooch, an old college friend. Un- known to all but Mother, Dr. Gooch is a lady whose husband, also Dr. Gooch, wants their father to join the Board of Directors at the local college. When the male Dr. Gooch arrives on the scene, bedlam breaks loose! Adding to the hilarity are Hercules Nelson, Wilbur's bosom buddy, Bernadine, Betty Lou's pal, Charles Brains Burk, Connie's beau, and three policemen, headed by Badge Burns. In addition to the cast, credit goes to Betty Lou Seanor, Student Coach, Barbara Rum- mel and Charles Shankel for make-up, and Larry Beck, who acted as stage aid. In charge of publicity were Phyllis Coleman, Lorraine McKain, and Jack Lockhart. 26 UNDEIQCLASSMEN 77 27 J 3-5 r JUNICIQ C ASS Officers and Advisors President: Bernice Marshall Vice President: Janet Williams Secretary: Gary Schrecengost Treasurer: Cecil McMeans Historian: Roberta Stover Advisors: Mrs. Patricia Helm tSeatedJ Janet Williams, Bernice Marshall, Roberta Stover tStandingJ Miss Marietti, Cecil McMeans, Gary Schrec- engost, Mrs. Helm s c P ,O GOIN' STEADY The class of '57 began its Junior year with 72 students. During the year our class was reduced in size when Ronald Beere, Joanne Croyle, Dan Damore, Richard Reedy, and William Reesman left. Additions to the class were Pat Shannon and Marvin Marsh. Although work has been much harder this year we have had a lot of excitement and enjoyed more activities. Highlighting the activities were a Bake Sale, the arrival of our Class Rings, the annual Junior Prom, and the Halloween Ball. The class rings arrived in December, about two weeks before Christmas. This was really a big day for the Junior Class. The Junior Prom, along with the May Crowning proved to be a huge success. The decorations, which took many hours of planning and actual hand work, success- fully transformed the gym into a magnificent ballroom. The Halloween Ball was a very jovial affair at which a good time was had by all. The Junior Class sold homemade candy and cookies and served apple cider to all who came. A prize was given to Dick Schrecengost, who was dressed like a space man. His was by far the most iiendish looking costume at the dance. Emerson Shick's portrayal of the poor, colored cab driver earned for him the prize for the most original costume. Betty Ann Good and Joanne Croyle were very cleverly dressed in matching colonial dresses and bonnets made of crepe paper. The dance was a bundle of fun, as well as a financial success. DEAR JOHN WALKING MY BABY BACK THE THREE HOME MUSKETEERS is La,'i: ..... m . :. .gi- Miss Marguerite Mariettl X I' F N' n r, 9,,My,xfM,b y , fl- ,Qf: 'f' W A J Ns f it ,,f .- ' A 8, H L15 MQW, W 'N 'N 5 fx Q31 Af., ,f if ' Nfl? Room 101- . Row 1-Janet Williams, Janet West, Ellen Shick, Roberta Stover, Shirley Rupp, Janet Shick, VN! Grace Slagle, Mrs. Helm. ' Row 2-Deanna Schrecengost, Donna Shillings, Pat Shannon, Dorothy Reesman, Judy Pence, E Joanne West, Larue Shick, Charlene Milliron, Pat Wall. Row 3-Sherwood Kline, Richard Lewis, Ed Wadding, Bob Seanor, Don Patterson, Stanley Gro- ver, Kaye McCoy, Leroy Stear, Gary Schrecengost, Kenneth White. Row 4-Ronald Wolfe, James Smith, Allen McConnell, John Odosso, Stanley Petras, Don Smith, Sam Kunselman, Cecil McMeans, Ronald Stitler. ROOM 102- Row 1-Betty Good, Kathleen Adams, Bernice Marshall, Jean Calhoun, Joanne Croyle, Linda Beck, Grace Lockhart, Isabelle Hollenbaugh, Miss Marietti. Row 2-Paul Dickey, Doris Clever, Marilyn Brocious, Ellen Hughes, Delores Cornman, Violet Doverspike, Frances Galbraith, Alvin Deemer. Row 3-Woodrow Bassinger, Richard Coleman, Raymond Barrett, Guy Crissman, Warren Ather- ton, Donald Atherton, Wendell Alcorn, Reed Fisher. Row 4-Ronald Beer, Bob Atherton, Eugene Farster, Ronald Fisher, Allen Brocious, Ron Ather- ton, Marvin Marsh, Ray Brothers. 29 al ROOM 2- Row 1-Louise Wolf, Kay Schrecengost, Eleanor Walter, Connie Rupp, Betty William son, Joanne Priester, Darlene Troup, Ruth Miller, Miss Black. Row 2-Rosalie Rupp, Virginia Simmers, Kay Rupp, Glenn Sharrer, Larry Weaver Russell Sell, Patricia Preteroti, Joyce Wolfe, Lillie Pelky. Row 3-Richard Stiteler, Darrell Shirey, James Wilson, Jack Schultz, Ralph William son, Raymond Williamson, Harry Shaffer, Richard Sherry, Barry Sloniger. ROOM I2- Row 1-Roberta McGaughey, Nancy Marshall, Madelyn Maurer, Joanne McMeans Louise Kunselman, Frances Kammerdiener, Connie Leinweber, Mr. Evans. Row 2-Alma Mathews, Larry McLaughlin, John Kammerdiener, Fred Rosenberger Ron McIntyre, Judy Lloyd, Veljeane Kline. Row 3-Charles Miller, Gene Reesman, Bill McKee, Gale McLaughlin, Don Nelson George McCoy, Don Robinson. 30 Officers and Advisors President: John Cousins Vice President: James Wilson Secretary: Betty Williamson Treasurer: Joanne McMeans Historian: Kay Schrecengost Advisors: Mr. Robert Evans Miss Mabel Black Mr. Ray Reitz SUIDHD IDE C ASS tSeatedD Joanne McMeans, Betty Williamson, Kay Schrecengost tStandingJ Mr. Evans, James Wilson, Mr. Reitz, John Cousins, Miss Black ROOM 11- Row 1-Ethel Echman, Janet Brown, Mable DeLoe, Garnet Hollenbaugh, Ada Duncan, Janet Cornman, Pauline Bussard, Carrie Galbraith, Jean Collier, Mr. Reitz. Row 2-Nylene Bashline, Margaret Hyskell, James Barrett, Elzic Ferringer, Robert Jamison, James Ferguson, Nancy Hallman, Maxine Jamison. Row 3-Incel Anderson, Jim Griffith, Vernon Doverspike, Thomas Brice, Kenneth Adams, John Cousins, James Fyock, James Craig. 31 FIQESHM LIBRARY- Row 1-Kenneth Treece, Bob Wadding, Gail Shay, Betty Wilkinson, Margaret Wolfe, Velma Shick, Donna Stear, Judith Shick, Judith Shirey, James Stover, Mrs. Jewart. Row 2-Richard Steffy, Don Slee, Glen Troup, David Stonebraker. ROOM 24- Row 1-Myrna Mclntire, Phyllis Mclntire, Shirley Shaffer, Joan Martz, Myrna Parsell, Peggy McLaughlin, Patsy Radar, Joanne Fox, Peggy Jamison, Shirley Reeseman, Deanna Schrecengost, Mr. Bennett. Row 2-Ronald Schrecengost, Sam Patterson, Helen Preteroti, Barbara Hopper, Ruth Reeseman, Judy Reed, Georgia Hill, Shirley Myers, Kay McGrainor, Alan Reddinger, Neil Lydick, Anthony Odosso. Row 3-James Sell, John Rupp, Eugene Martin, Donald McClelland, Jerry Rainy, Max McCaslin, Ronald gflateer, Larry McConnell, Richard Powell, Raymond Rummel, Howard Reichard, Kenneth Rosen- erger. ROOM 23- Row 1-Fay Bowser, Norma Copenhaver, Millie Brown, Ada Atherton, Linda Brocious, Gladys DeHarpart, Dorcea Blose, Bonnie Bish, Phyllis Brocious, Shirley Cogley, Mr. Clever. Row 2-George Abel, Dale Brocious, Norman Beers, John Armstrong, Phyllis Collier, Donna Butler, Floyd Doverspike, Edwin Doverspike, Daniel Brownell, William Galbraith, Gary Jewart. Row 3-David Ferguson, Ray Best, Oscar Gearhart, Larrie Crissman, Donald Bussard, Eugene Gearhart, Ronald Eckman, Ronald Earley, Merle Earley, Richard Cornman. 32 If GH I'1 GIQAIDE ROOM 26- Row 1-Shirley Cogley, Olive Alabran, Judy Galbraith, Marlene Fox, Nancy Farster, Mary Beth Bowser, Martha Fry, Paula Barrett, Evelyn Goodheart, Janet Dunmire, June Calhoun, Mr. Murray. Row 2-Leroy Brothers, James Douglas, James Beck, Eva Cornman, Kathryn Blose, Jeanie Gearhart, Bar' bara Forringer, Donna Dcloe, Kay Burrows, Alexander Boyer, Andrew Bussard. Row 3-James Beck, Ray Atherton, Daniel Crissman, Ernest Cornman, Ronnie Baker, Richard Atherton, Arthur Adams, Blair Brown, Richard Duncan. Chester Chesnutt, Daniel Alabran. ROOM 25- Row 1-William Wolfgang, Clarence Shirey, Thelma Silvis, Janice Schaeffer, Janet Schrecengost, Glenda Stef- fy, Barbara Stitler, Edna Shick, Betty Rupp, Henry Treece, Richard Smith, Mr. Allshouse. Row 2-Robert Rosenberger, Terry White, Jim Smith, Sandra Troup, Patricia Rush, Rose Ann Unger, Donna Snyder, Lois Wolf, Janice Schrecengost, Larry Stitler, Melvin Wingard, Kenneth Wilson. Row 3-Thelma Reesman, Joan Rupp, Barbara Sager, Aldean Stockdale, Edward Stcffy, Clair Shaffer, Floyd Ritchie, Bernard Young, Carol Rupp, Bernice Snyder, Hope Stitt, Patricia Reeseman. ROOM 27- Row 1-Mrs. Marshall, Verna Mclntire, Gloria Reedy, Maxine Lockhart, Beverly Reesman, Donna Marshall, Nancy Lloyd, Betty Johns, Sandra Jack, Margaret McIntyre, Vivian Houser. Row 2-Sally Quinn, Barbara Hoffman, Betty Hoffman, Phillip Kline, Donald Reesman, James Helmick, Bill Hancock, Norman McAfoose, Richard McLaughlin, Kathleen Kennah, Ethel Neal. Row 3-Susan McNutt, Barbara Nolf, Helen Livengood, George Reithmiller, Harold Farster, Richard Nolf, Robert Lingenfelter, Cecil Gearhart, Edward Frederick, Josephine Murray, Connie Moore. -v-'N 33 SEVENTH GIQADE ROOM 22- Row 1-William Wingard, Helen Rupp, Pearl Troup, Judy White, Barbara Shultz, Joyce Reithmiller, Evelyn Wolfe, Joanne Shankel, Carrie Stover, Beverly Silvis, Larry Slagle, Larry Shirey, Mrs. Ault. Row 2-Jerry Quinn, Herman Reedy, Donna Reedy, Janet Shaffer, Judy Silvis, Ronald Sloniger, Kenneth Rupp, James Robinson, Maxine Wyant, Joan Yarger, Jane Slee, Kenneth West, Jerry Slagle. Row 3-Roy Voekel, Gary Shay, Paul Troup, Barbara Unger, Patty Smith, Saundra Sherry, Patty Walker, Kathryn Skursky, Lois Shaffer, Richard Shick, Alexander Preteroti, Paul Walter. ROOM 21- Row 1-James Miller, Donald Patterson, Donald Good, Dale Dickey, Clarence Pearce, Arlene McGee, Anna McGee, Richard Ferguson, Richard Lockhart, Dennis Doverspike, Richard Milliron, Galen Galbraith, Mr. Best. Row 2-Robert McIntyre, Judy Kuhns, Janice McCoy, Kathleen Houser, Coleen Jewart, Donna McConnell, Judy Hill, Mary Odosso, Roberta Jamison, Peggy Johns, Duchess Preteroti, Richard Good. Row 3-John Forringer, Frances Miller, Dreama Gale Jamison, Ellen Greenawalt, Laura Peters, Sam Ori, William Hollenbaugh, Regina Jay, Donna McIntyre, Marilyn Miller, Duane McGaughey, Donald Miller. ROOM 20- Row 1-Lloyd Abel, Leonard Brown, Boyd Croyle, Merle Brocious, Ethel Daugherty, Brenda Collier, Marlene Anderson, Benjamin Bussard, William Alabran, William Calhoun, David Daugherty, Miss Rea. Row 2-Wayne Atherton, Thomas Brocious, Robert Craig, Margaret Atherton, Mary Bashline, Linda Ferrin- ger, Ione Dunmire, Loretta Edwards, Doreen Fancher, Ethel Cain, Linda Cousins, Paul Daugherty, William Bowser. Row 3-Leonard Conrad, Helen Cornman, Kathleen Coleman, Janice Ellenberger, Carol Clever, Rebecca Clever, Joan Crissman, Robert Brannon, James Crissman, Albert Craig, Richard Cochran. 34 UNIO Isl UFFICEIQS ROOM 26- President: Ronnie Baker Vice President: LeRoy Brothers Secretary: Mary Beth Bowser Advisor: Mr. Russell Murray ROOM 24- President: Myrna Parsell Vice President: Howard Reichard Secretary: Peggy Jamison Advisor: Mr. Guy Bennett ROOM 22- President: Jerry Quinn Vice President: Lois Shaffer Secretary: Joanne Shankel Treasurer: Saundra Sherry Advisor: Mrs. Norma Ault fs ROOM 25- Presidenl: Larry Stitler Vice President: Clair Shaffer Secretary: Barbara Stitler Advisor: Mr. Joseph Allshouse ROOM 23 fN0t Picturedl- President: James Bish Vice President: Ray Best Secretary: Richard Cornman Advisor: Mr. Merril Clever ROOM 21- President: Duane McGaughey Treasurer: Dale Dickey Secretary: Janice McCoy Advisor: Mr. Charles Best 35 ROOM 27- President: Sally Quinn Vice President: Billy Hancock Secretary: Dottie Mclntyre Advisor: Mrs. Gladys Marshall LIBRARY- President.: Margaret Wolfe Vice President: Betty Wilkinson Secretary: Judy Shirey Treasurer: David Stonbrakcr Advisor: Mrs. Charlotte Jewart ROOM 20- President: Leonard Conrad Secretary: Bob Brannon Advisors: Miss lla Rea Mrs. Alda Marshall EIQE AND THEIQE 11, 29 Just a'passin through. 137 Wee squirts. 147 Mad scramble! 153 Wish that bell would ring! 163 May the best man win. 17, 87 Exploring the Universe 199 Back from the break. 1103 Why so glum, fellows? 1117 Chain gang. 1129 Nicotine Corner. 1133 Hold that pose! 1145 Isn't love grand? 1151 Oh! Fresh air! 1167 Freshmen lasses. 36 ACTIVITIES X4,,,,..L,.YxXI- XF 37 DEANNA WHITE and CHARLES SHANKEL Seniors LINDA BECK and WENDELL ALCORN Juniors fn nff,, Wfjfi Q 4 1 'wi Www 'IJ N H50 1 gh Lf 0 MX' JANET WEST, Maid of Honor RONALD FISHER, Escort Juniors I i ALMA MATHEWS and THOMAS BRICE Sophomores 38 W J ll SHIRLEY Mcl-IENRY and My OLIVER SCHAUB 561 Seniors 5 JOANNE PRIESTER and RICHARD SHERRY Sophomores MADlli MEMUIQIES As we, the Class of '56, entered our final year of High School, one of our goals was to publish the annual Maple Memories. From the class, a staff of fifteen students was chosen. These people, with the guidance of their sponsor, undertook the job of publishing the book. Beginning the work by soliciting for donations for the Patrons' Pages, the staff soon caught a glimmer of the giant task lying before them. First, the theme, Old Fashioned Days, was decided upon. This was followed by photographic plans, engravings, layouts, printing, and binding. Yes, it was hard work, but it was fun, too, The staff learned the all-im- portant lesson of laughing at its own mistakes, of which there were many. The result of the work of the staff is now in your hands. The Yearbook Staff wishes to express its appreciation to Miss Marietti, without whom the publication of Maple Mem- ories would not have been possible. Row 1-Barbara Rummel, Betty Lou Seanor, Deanna White, Lois Himes, Carolyn Hollenbaugh, Phyllis Coleman, Kay Stewart, Miss Marietti. Row 2-Helen Goodheart, Robert Thompson, Emerson Shick, Kenneth Hollenbaugh, Howard Kennedy, Arlene Fox. w l 40 UIQCHESTIQA String Ensemble Mrs. Stull, Lorraine McKain, Roberta Stover Judy Silvis, James Wilson Seated: Ed Steify, Carrie Galbraith, Lorraine McKain, James Wilson, Nancy Lloyd Judy Silvis, Roberta Stover, Elaine West, Tom Brice, Isabelle Hollenbaugh Doris Clever, Janet West, Wendell Alcorn, Richard Sherry, Emerson Shick. Standing: Joanne Croyle, Paula Barrett, Saundra Sherry, Mrs. Stull, Helen Livengood Darrel Shirey, Betty Seanor, Larry Walker, Carolyn Hollenbaugh, Lois Himes. 41 BAN Row Row Row Row Row 1-Virginia Simmers, Joanne West, Gary Jewart, Betty Seanor, Larry Walker, Darrel Shirey, Robert Wadding, Joanne McMeans, Eileen Dunmire, Mrs. Stull. 2-Jeanne Troup, Janet West, Shirley Cogley, Judy Lloyd, Isabelle Hollenbaugh, Elaine West, Judy Silvis, Barbara Hoffman, Phyllis Coleman, Richard Powell, David Stonebraker. 3-Helen Livengood, Nancy Hallman, Doris Clever, Myrna Parsell, Roberta Stover, Dorcea Blose, Richard Sherry, Emerson Shick, Kenneth Hollenbaugh. 4-Paula Barrett, Nancy Lloyd, Bernice Marshall, Wendell Alcorn, Martha Frye, Carolyn Hollenbaugh, Lois Himes, Thomas Brice, Kay McGrainor, Robert Thompson, Sally Quinn. 5-James Wilson, Velma Shick, 42 CHDIQUS 1 ff'-'nv et off e lv sw, Row Row Row Row Row Row I-Helen Goodheart, Ethel Eckman, Janet Williams, Betty Good, Isabelle llollenbaugh, Ada Duncan, Connie Lcinweber, Jeanne Troup, Janet Cornman, Alma Mathews, Mrs. Stull. 2-Kay Stewart, Kay Schrecengost, Francis Kammerdiener, Charlotte Ferkan, Betty liresf nock, Joanne Croyle, Velma Shick, Elaine West, Judy Lloyd, Barbara Deemer, Myrna Parsell, Dorcea Blose. 3-Judy Anthony, Roberta Stover, Garnet Hollenbaugh, Donna Shillings, Jean Collier, Jo- anne Priester, Doris Clever, Nancy Marshall, Carolyn Hollenbaugh, Janet West, Kay Mc- Grainor, Bernice Marshall, Lois Himes. 4-Ronald Eckman, Robert Reeseman, Virginia Simmers, Betty Seanor, Pat Wall, .lean Cal- houn, Lois Robinson, Joanne McMeans, Joanne West, Deanna White, Marvin Marsh, Gary Jewart. 5-Emerson Shick, Merle Early, Raymond Barrett, Wendell Alcorn, Darrel Shirey, Richard Cornman, Ronald Early, Larry Walker, Richard Powell, David Stonebrakcr, Robert Thomp' son. 6-Charles Shankel, Gary Schrecengost, Randall Quinn, George McCoy, James Wilson, Max Mc-Caslin, Kenneth Hollenbaugh, Richard Sherry, Cecil McMeans, Thomas Brice, Allen Shirey. 43 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT The annual Christmas Pageant was presented in the auditorium on December 18 under the direction of Mrs. Eleanor Stull. The high school choir and the string ensemble provided the musical background for the portrayal of the Bib- lical scenes in the Nativity. The recently in- stalled lighting system of the auditorium added much to the beauty of the presentation. THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT Orchestra rehearses as a string ensemble and as full group. It provides music for Baccalau- reate, class plays, and the Christmas Program, and sends players each year to County and District 0rchestra.k Several players play with the Community Orchestra in Punxsutawney which rehearses every wee . Chorus is the only group that rehearses entirely on school time. This group presents the annual Christmas Pageant, and sings for other occasions and for Baccalaureate. The Varsity Quar- tet, chosen from the chorus, entertains at many school and community affairs. The chorus also par- ticipates in the festival program. Band performs many duties in the school year. Patriotic programs, Christmas parades, and Commencement are regular appearances. This year the group played for the Open House, the County School Directors' Convention, and was host to the Armstrong County Band in April. A small group makes up a Pep Band and plays at all the home basketball games. Doris Clever represented the Band at All-State Band at Meadville, after being chosen from the District Band. ill And the Band Plays On! t2J P.T.A. Enjoys Choral Group 43? Veterans Day Q41 Relaxing After the Memorial Day March Q51 Betsy and Lois Were Champs IZUTUIQE HDMEMAIYEIQS UF AMERICA Row 1-Judy Shirey, Janet West, Linda Beck, Bernice Marshall, Marilyn Brocious, Elaine West, Betty Ann Good, Grace Lockhart, Shirley Cogley, Miss Rea. Row 2-Donna Butler, Faye Bowser, Linda Brocious, Gladys DeHarpart, Ada Atherton, Millie Brown, Peggy McLaughlin, Patsy Rader, Carrie Galbraith, Janet Shick, Shirley Shalfer. Row 3-Velma Shick, Deanna Schrecengost, Magaret Jamison, Sarah McNutt, Helen Preteroti, Georgia Hill, Phyllis Brocious, Joanne Fox, Darlene Troup, Ellen Shick. Row 4-Phyllis Collier, Jean Calhoun, Barbara Hopper, Joanne Croyle, Edith Zimmerman, Max- ine Jamison, Myrna Parsell, Frances Kammerdiener, Etta Croyle, Peggy Hyskell. Row 5-Ruth Reeseman, Judy Pence, Joanne McMeans, Joanne West, Kay Rupp, Larue Shick. Judy Reed, Donna Stear, Kay McGrainor, Nancy Marshall, Shirley Myers, Lois Robinson. The initials F.H.A. stand for Future Homemakers of America. This organization works for international goodwill by contributing to different projects. The girls learn how to be better leaders as well as followers. The F.H.A. also offers opportunities for physical development through wholesome group and individual recreational activities. lt is an organization which works for the promotion of better family life and a growing appreciation of the joys and satisa factions of homemaking as well as for the development of interest in home economics. 45 fUTl IDE FAIQMEIQS UF AMEIQICA Row 1-Edwin Doverspike, George Abel, Anthony Odosso, Robert Thompson, James Griffith, Richard Lewis, Dale Brocious. Row 2-Robert Wadding, Norman Beers, Ronald Echman, Eugene Gearhart, David Ferguson, Donald Patterson, James Sell, Richard Cornman, Wendell Alcorn, Gary Schrecengost. Row 3-Jerry Rainer, Ronald Earley, Ronald Mclntire, James Smith, Merle Earley, Ronald Stit- eler, Oscar Gearhart, James Craig, Elzie Ferringer, Bruce Bowser. Row 4-Allen Brocious, Richard Deemer, Mark Stephenson, Eugene Stitler, Richard Smith, Clifford Griffith, Ralph Williamson, Raymond Williamson, Vernon Doverspike, John Odosso, The primary purpose of F.F.A. is to develop competent, aggressive rural and agricultural leadership. It strives to create and nurture a love for country life and to strengthen the config dence of farm boys in themselves at their work. The F.F.A. encourages members in the development of individual farming programs and es- tablishments in farming, and in the improvement of the farm home and its surroundings. The participation in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture helps to de- velop character, to train for useful citizenship, and to foster patriotism. The F.F.A. participates in cooperative effort, encourages and practices thrift, and provides and encourages the development of organized rural recreational activities. 46 F.F.A.HONORS The Dayton Chapter of the F.F.A. was represented at the 1956 Farm Show by four Dayton students, accompanied by their advisor, Mr. King. The boys, Robert Thompson, Richard Deemer, Clifford Griffith, and Donald Patterson, stayed in Harrisburg for four days. A distinct honor was bestowed upon DJHS when three Dayton boys received the Keystone Farmer award, which is the highest de- gree given to F.F.A. boys in the State of Pennsylvania. The recip- ients of the Degrees were Clifford Griffith, Class of 19563 Dale Aden, Class of 1955g and David Brice, Class of 1954. Clifford Griffith, Mr. King, Dave Brice, CMissing from the picture is Dale Adenl. F.H.A.HONORS Three Dayton girls were recipients of State Degrees, the highest in Pennsylvania homemaker degree awards, at the Farm Show in Harrisburg in January. Linda Beck, Bernice Marshall, and Grace Lockhart, in receiving state degrees, won recognition of their active participation in the F.H.A. for the past three years. Linda Beck, state historian, gave information to the F.H.A. delegates concerning the state project 'fCrossnore and attended the state executive council meetings. Others in attendance at the Farm Show were Elaine West, Jean Calhoun, Claire Brocious, Marilyn Brocious, Betty Ann Good, and Nancy Marshall. These girls plus Carrie Lee Galbraith have recently attained the chapter degree awards. The girls were accompanied on the trip to Harrisburg by Miss Ila Rea, the F.H.A. advisor. iSeatedb Grace Lockhart, Linda Beck, Bernice Marshall fStandingJ Betty Ann Good, Nancy Marshall, Jean Calhoun, Claire Brocious, Carrie Galbraith 47 KWHWHZMEO 411555066951 Chemistry Club Row 1-Robert Seanor, Charlotte Ferkan, Beverly Yarger, Judy Reed, Ester Croyle, Roberta Stover, Eileen Dunmire, Paul Dickey, Mr. Reitz. Row 2-Robert Jamison, Ray Brothers, Donald Smith, Eugene Farster, Warren Ather- ton, Larry Weaver. Photography Club Row 1-Mr. Evans, Larry McLaughlin, Alma Mathews, Connie Leinweiber, Peggy McLaughlin, Joanne West, Joanne Preister, Shirley Shaffer, Bud Schaub. Row 2-Jim Wilson, Gale McLaughlin, Tom Brice, Dick Sherry, Sam Kunselman, Randy Quinn. General Science Club Row 1-Bud Martin, Donna Schrecengost, Phyllis Mclntire, Helen Preteroti, Gladys DeHarport, Patsy Rader, Jim Barrett, Mr. Reitz. Row 2--Edward Bailey, Ronald Mateer, Larry Crissman, Don Slee, Floyd Doverspike, Sam Patterson. 48 Astronomy Club Row 1-Jack Brocious, Nancy Schawl, Maxine Jamison, Peggy Jamison, Dorcea Blose, David Stonbraker, Mr. Evans. Row 2-Ray Mateer, William Bassinger, William McKee, Richard Stitler. In order to take care of the interests of all students in the diiferent phases of science, the Science Club this year was divided into four sections-Astronomy, Photog- raphy, Chemistry, and General Science. The Science Club has for its officers: Bud Schaub, Presidentg Randy Quinn, Vice President, Joanne West, Secretaryg Gale Mc- Laughlin, Treasurerg and Eileen Dunmire, Corresponding Secretary. The faculty sponsors of the organization are Mr. Robert Evans and Mr. Ray Reitz. The captains of the subdivisions are Ed Bailey, Science, Bill Bassinger, Astronomy, Joanne Priester, Photography, and Ray Brothers, Chemistry. The requirements which the members of each section must meet are set forth in the constitution. The highlight of the social activities of the Science Club was a dance held in the gym on January 27. 49 t11OZt11v-4GU2 P-QEOZOFW-Emile C0 MEIQCIAL LlI3 Row 1-Nancy Schawl, Helen Goodheart, Jean Troup, Judy Anthony, Kathryn Conrad, Barbara Rummel, Kay Stewart, Miss Marietti. Row 2-Betty Bresnock, Lois Robinson, Shirley McHenry, Mary Anderson, Marian Adams, Frances Hoffman, Cheryl Lydick. Row 3-Alberta Troup, Arlene Jay, Joanne Beck, Beverly Yarger, Lois Himes. The present Commercial Club was organized in 1952. Its purpose is to put into practice the knowledge acquired during the two years in the Commercial Department. To apply this knowledge, the Senior Commercial stu- dents serve as student secretaries for the faculty members. While working for the teachers, the student secretaries may be called upon to take letters and various reports in Shorthand, type Dittos, stencils, and copies of letters, tests, plays, songs, club and assembly programs, review sheets, and many other things. The club members sponsor an annual picnic and have a lot of fun at it. Summarizing the Commercial Club, it is a lot of work, practice, and experience, and we enjoy it! At the present time, the sponsors of the Commercial Club are Miss Marietti and Mrs. Helm. 50 Ll BEAD ASSISTAN S The duties of the members of the Library Club are varied. If any of the students who come into the library are in doubt about a good non-fiction book, the library as- sistants will help them select new and interesting books as well as to help others find reference material. When the girls aren't busy behind the desk they may be found working on books and magazines to keep them in good condition and arranging books on the shelves. With the performance of these duties, the girls are rendering a real service to the students as well as gaining helpful knowledge for themselves under the guidance of Mrs. Jewart, the Librarian. Row 1-Mrs, Jewart, Ellen Shick, Velma Shick, Peggy Jamison, Betty Wilkinson, Donna Stear. Row 2-Phyllis Brocious, Mary McCaHerty, Joanne McMeans, Barbara Hoffman. 51 CA ENDAI2 September- 1.- 5.. DJHS opened its doors for business. We were all happy to be back. QWell, almost all of us!J Our first vacation-Labor Day. After the first two strenuous days, we needed it. October- 3-Lunch was served in the new cafeteria for the 7- 13- 28- first time. The divided lunch period was inaug- urated. Open House-The public got its first official look at the new school building on the Hill. The day of reckoning had arrived. Report cards were distributed. Emotions were mixed. The Juniors sponsored the Halloween Dance, the first big affair of the year. They went all out, decorating with pumpkins, cats, witches, and even a cemetery scene. A good time was had by all. Music was furnished by the greats of our time fvia recordj. November- 11-Veterans' Day was observed by the High School and town folk. Roberta Stover gave a moving and inspiring tribute to Veterans for the assem- bly. Music was by the School Band, under the capable baton of Mrs. Eleanor Stull. 23-Dismissal at 2 p.m. officially began the Thanks- giving vacation. 28-Our vacation continued as the heartiest of the Student Body and Faculty tramped the woods in search of deer fthe four-legged varietyj. 29-Basketball season officially opened with a tussel with Marian Center on our floor. We won. December- 1 -The arrival of the class rings put the Juniors into an uproar. The light in their eyes was some- thing to behold as they Hshowedl' their rings off to anyone who would look and admire. 8-Mr. Donald A. Nselmi, of General Motors, gave a very amusing and informative talk at an assem- bly on 'tPrevieWs for Progress. It proved that science can be fun. 18-The Mixed Chorus and string ensemble presented 23 the annual Christmas Pageant, Story of the Nat- ivity. -This day was divided into three parts. Part One took place in the auditorium where a Christmas program including two skits, music by the Quar- tet, and Carol singing was enjoyed by all. Part Two consisted of parties in the homerooms. Last, but not least, was Part Three-final dismissal for Christmas vacation. 1955-5 January- 31 12- 16- Dayton suffered a mortal blow. Shannock Valley defeated us in basketball, 59-48. District band convened at Blairsville for a three- day stay. Doris Clever, Betsy Seanor, and Em- erson Shick represented Dayton. An atmosphere of sadness prevailed. Mid-term examinations were taken on the 16th and 17th. February- 3-Doris Clever attended State Band at Meadville. 22- The Yearbook Staff breathed a sigh of relief as the last page of copy was sent off to the printer. Nothing to do now but sit tight and wait for the finished product. 29-Nothing special happened on this dateg just want March to remind the girls that it's Leap Year. 15- If Mother Only Knew. The matinee perform- ance of this hilarious Senior Play was given be- fore the student bodyg the evening performance was on the 16th. 'Twas a howling success, ac- cording to the revues by Drama Critics. The 'fRockbusters, the senior male counterpart of the famous Rockettes, brought down the house. 29-Dismissal at 2 p.m. for Easter vacation. April- 3-An extra day's vacation was an unexpected treat. The student body prepared itself for the last lap of the school year. 19-Dayton Music Department acted as host to the M ay- 4, 18- 20- 21-- 22- 28- County Band. The concert was presented to the public on the evening of April 20. Blue Paradise was the theme of the Junior Promg music was by Jimmy Seifert and his Orch- cstra, The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Elaine West and Larry Walker, the Senior reigning Royalty. The Seniors bid farewell to formal classes. On this day they began to practice for their Grand Finale. Baccalaureate services brought the realization that the end was near. lt was a sad occasion. All aboard the chartered buses! The Seniors spent an unforgettable day on this last excursion together as a class. Commencement! With heads held high, we, the Seniors, proudly accepted our High School dip- lomas. The day had finally arrived for us to bid farewell to Dayton Joint High School. THE END. The underclassmen leave the class- rooms of DJHS, not to return until the bells ring again in September. T EIQE AND EIQE 415 Don't take my picture! 425 The three Stooges. 435 I'm in a hurry! 445 Big hurry? 455 Taxi! 465 See, I washed my hands. 475 Back to work. 485 Early birds. 495 Pretty curls. 4105 Hooked! 4115 Line up. 4125 Thunderbird. 4135 General assembly. 4145 Speed way! 4155 Puppy love. 4165 Another day done! 4175 Funny! Funny! Funny! 4185 Crazy as we look. 54 ATHLETICS C1 CDACHES GUY BENNETT Guy Bennett attended Wampum High School in Wampum. Pennsylvania, graduating in 1945. While there, he played both Basketball and Baseball. From 19-15 to 1948, Mr. Bennett was enrolled at Geneva College Where he continued playing Basketball, His active participation in sports was interrupted by a year and a half of service in the United States Navy. Upon entering the Dayton Joint High School in 1953. Mr. Bennett became our Varsity Coach. JAMES R. CARRICK James R. Carrick graduated from Punxsutaw- ney High School in 1945, having participated in Basketball, Football, and Baseball. After graduation, he entered the Air Force where he played on the Air Force Football Squad. Mr. Carrick entered college at Penn State Uni- versity where he participated on the Intramural Basketball team. In 1953, Mr. Carrick accepted his first teaching position at Dayton, becoming Junior Varsity Basket- ball Coach in 1954. AREN'T WE PROUD! THE THINKER RAW MATERIAL SENIUIQ VAIQSIT Row 1-Gary Schrecengost, Bud Schaub, Charles Shankel. Row 2-Emerson Shick, Wendell Alcorn, Ronald Stiller, James Kennedy. Cecil Mc J Means, Richard Sherry, Ronald Fisher, William Bassinger, Mr, Bennett. J ' rv Y 1 1 11 4 as Q J' id A J, ' 4' ' g ' 57 JIM KENNEDY BUD SCHAUB CHARLES SHANKEL The varsity basketball team bids farewell to four of its senior members who were active during the past season. Jim Kennedy, a Templeton lad, enjoyed playing with the Jayvees during his freshman year and with the Varsity his sophomore, junior, and senior years. Also from Templeton comes our two guards, Chuck Shankel and Bud Schaub. After their Jayvee training during their freshman year, Chuck and Bud played Varsity ball for three years. Emerson Shick, of Dayton, was the faithful and enthusiastic manager of the Lions for three basketball seasons. For their participation in Varsity Basketball for a minimum of two years, Jim, Chuck, Bud, and Emerson were awarded blue and white Varsity D Jackets by the Athletic Committee of the School Board. Even though the 1955-56 Dayton Lions did not have much height, with team spirit and determina- tion, they started out the season by winning five out of the eight exhibition games. They succeeded in winning both games with Penns Manor and Worthington and one game with Marion Center. In starting out the league games the Lions lost to Shannock Valley, Washington Township, and Bell-Avon in succession. The Lions fought a neck-to-neck game with Bell-Avon on Dayton's floor, los- ing only by one point 144-435. After being defeated three times in a row, the determined Lions bounced back and took Saltsburg for their first victory, leading at the end of the game by three points 167-643. The Lions, next opponent was Elderton. They battled out another close game on Elderton's floor, coming out on the bottom of a 60-59 score. The last two games of the first half of the season, Apollo and Elders Ridge, were lost, leaving Dayton tied with Elderton for last place in the League. The second half of the season started out with Shannock Valley dropping Dayton for the second time. Struggling to get back on their feet, the Lions went after Washington Township, Bell-Avon, and Saltsburg, coming out on the losing end each time. The Lions went after the next two opponents with the determination to win, fighting a close game the whole way through with both Elderton C40- 39J and Apollo C50-481, but still lost. The last game of the season for the Dayton Lions was with Elders Ridge, Scrambling through another neck-to-neck game on the opponent's floor, the Lions lost by only two points C53-513. Thus ended the season for the defeated, yet proud, Dayton Lions. The Junior Varsity won nine games and lost thirteen games, 58 JUNIDIQ VAIQSIT Row 1-Donald Bussard, Thomas Brice, Neil Lydick. Row 2-Robert Jamison, Barry Sloniger, Richard Powell, Raymond Rummcl, John Cousins, Max McCaslin, Gale McLaughlin, Larrie Crissman, Mr. Carrick. 59 PHYLLIS coLEMAN JUDY ANTHONY KAY SCHRECENGOST SENIOR CHEERLEADERS CHEEIQLEADEIQS BERNICE MARSHALL JEAN CALHOUN JUDY LLOYD ALMA MATHEWS Junior Junior Sophomore Sophomore 60 J . 'Qzx 1.1 Vxivf :nk ,W 4, ff 4 ,gli XM r 0 S , g ,. J -1b.Q f u. , M K' ,1 39 ' -.5 5 Q fx 5 ' I H M -A 1 x ' ' x 1, 3 5' P-5 tl 0 L 1 x Hnnnff J 9:3 1 f 5 6 cl' ' : lw:l 7 ,,5', ' V, V in eq ' t V x 4 'fi ffi ifl QQ7 L V l V ' ' ' If fa A . , ,.., --w5y::E,,g-,wgr- ,,N' K . f 2 -M S?W 1,,,! MQ. 'ivxifiif' 'iv .7 i . V , .f i vi 5 v Q1 .. .- ,gg 'ff Q ff gk , I A fx ' 5' y z, Fu :SW li 1 DATIQDNS The Yearbook Staff wishes to express its appreciation to its many friends who contributed financially toward the publication of the 1956 MAPLE MEMORIES. :WZimmerman Engraving Co., Sykesville iFCoffman Studios, Kittanning iPunxsutawney National Bank, Dayton Branch :f'The Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem il'Ritchey Transportation Company, Inc., New Bethlehem Arcade Store, Kittanning Barnett Lunch, Dayton Bier Market, Smicksburg Bly Funeral Home, Dayton Boyer Studio, Rural Valley Bruner 8.: Kunkle Jewelers, New Bethlehem The Culbertson Hardware, New Bethlehem The Daily Leader-Times, Kittanning Mr. C. M. Dinger, Smicksburg Distributor Tire Sales Co., New Bethlehem Doverspike and White Drilling Co., Dayton Edwards Funeral Home, Rural Valley Einstein and Campbell, Kittanning Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Elkin, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Garner, Dayton Dr. James P. Good, Dayton G. W. Goddard Insurance Agency, George Goodheart, Jr., Dayton Gruskins Clothing Store, Kittanning Mr. and Mrs. Grant P. Hayes, Templeton Heffner Brothers, Hawthorn Herbert's Market, New Bethlehem Hoffman Motor Company, Dayton Kinter Hardware Company, Dayton Marshall's Garage, Plumville McHenry and Painter, Inc., Kittanning Meneely Motor Co., Punxsutawney Pifer Funeral Home, Punxsutawney Mr. R. J. Nichols, Kittanning Red Bank Mills, New Bethlehem Rural Valley Lumber Co., Rural Valley Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Seanor, Dayton Schreck's Auto Wreckers, Kittanning Schrecengost and Calhoun Dairies, New Bethlehem Singleton Store, Punxsutawney Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shankel, Templeton Spirit Publishing Co., Punxsutawney Spotts Music Center, Punxsutawney Stockda1e's Store, Dayton Williams Amoco Service, Dayton Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Wilson, Dayton :W S20 Donations it S10 Donations S 5 Donations Mr and Mrs H C. Rummel North Point IDATIQDNS Auto Parts Service, New Bethlehem Gray Lumber Company, Dayton Hugh Anthony Store, Templeton J. D. Braughler Bottled Gas Service, New Bethlehem Di Maio Super Market, Nu Mine Geraldine's Dress Shop, New Bethlehem M. L. Harris Company, New Bethlehem Punxsutawney Hardware, Punxsutawney Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Shick, Dayton Shireman's Florist, Plumville Jean H. White Studio, Punxsutawney Mr, and Mrs. Guy Beck, Dayton Joe Beatty Radio Service, Punxsutawney Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brice, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brumbaugh, Dayton Abe N. Cohen, Rural Valley Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Faust, Dayton Mr. George Good, Smicksburg Miss Emma Goodheart, Syracuse, New York Mr. Carl E. Griffith, Smicksburg Mr. and Mrs. William Hallman, Dayton Hutchinson's Jewelry, Kittanning Lerch Dress Shop, New Bethlehem Moesta and Son, Kittanning Mr. and Mrs. Russell Murray, Dayton McClelland Floor Sz Wall Covering, New Bethlehem Mr. and Mrs. A. A. McMeans, Dayton New Bethlehem News, New Bethlehem Mrs, Jessie Patton, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs Frank Harl, Punxsutawney Earl Himes, Dayton Arthur Hollenbaugh, Dayton Frank Hollenbaugh, Dayton Harry Hollenbaugh, Dayton George Hooks, Templeton Mr. . Mr. Jack L. Howard, McKeesport Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jewart, Dayton Rev. and Mrs. Walter Kennedy, Templeton Mr. Jay Lawson, Dayton Mr . and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Miss Marilyn Kelly Lockhart, Jr., Templeton Dewitt Martin, Templeton Ed Maurey, Templeton Mal McCoy, Templeton McCoy, Templeton McColgin Market, Nu Mine Mr. and Mrs. B. D. McSparrin, Dayton Miss Susie Jo Mervis, Templeton Mr. and Mrs. Parish Men's John W. North, North Point Shop, Kittanning Mr. Lyle Patterson, Smicksburg Patterson's Store, North Point Mr. and Mrs. William Porter, Dayton Mr. C. J. Powell, Porter Mrs. Edith Radaker, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rearic, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Reesman, Dayton Paul Reitz, North Point Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rumbaugh, Dayton Powell's Store, Dayton Mr . and Mrs . and Mrs Mr Mr. and Mrs. Mr . William Mr. and Mrs and Mrs Dennis Rumbaugh, Dayton George Rumbaugh, Dayton H. F. Rumbaugh, Dayton Rumbau h Da ton g , Y . Paul Schrecengost, Dayton Dean Seanor Dayton Mr. . , Sherry's Hardware, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Clair Smith, Dayton Snyder's Variety Store, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Stewart, Mayport Tri-County Typewriter, Kittanning Wagner's Market, Sagamore Chesnutt's Store, Mahoning Moore's Hardware, Plumville Ru pp's Service, 'Kittanning , Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ruth, Templeton Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Schrecengost, Dayton Shaffer's Barber Shop, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Orris Sharrer, Templeton Mr. and Mrs. Harry Silvis, Dayton Shreck's Esso Station, Rural Valley Mr. Ira Smith, Smicksburg Mr. Lee M. Snyder, Dayton Stan's Restaurant, Phoenix Mr Mr Mr Mr s. Darl Stitler, Smicksburg . and Mrs. Marshall Stuchell, Brackenridge . and Mrs. Tom Tatsak, Echo . and Mrs. Flip Travis, Smicksburg Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Walker, Dayton Ada's Beauty Shop, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Audley Anthony, Templeton Mr. Pete Anthony, Templeton Mr. and Mrs. Barton H. Barnard, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barrows, Smicksburg Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beatty, Templeton Beers Market, Rural Valley Bittinger's Barber Shop, Dayton Blackburns Grocery, Kittanning Mrs. Joe Bresnock, Smicksburg Mr. Edwin Cain, Dayton Carson Funeral Home, Rural Valley Mrs. Homer Carson, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Coon, Smicksburg Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Craig, Templeton Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crawford, North Point Mr. S. D. Daugherty, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dickey, Smicksburg Mrs. James Dobson, Porter Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Elkin, Dayton Mr. John Ellenberger, Kittanning Mr. and Mrs. Frank Enterline, Dayton Enterline's General Store, Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. 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