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

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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.

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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.

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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