Derry Borough High School - Derrian Yearbook (Derry, PA)

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY fcontinuedl One year later-and now we sophomores were sure of ourselves. We were determined to make this year more successful than the preceding one. Finding high school life considerably more exciting, we became organized early in the year and began to accomplish things. Miss Cosgrove and Miss Nessler did their best as leaders. Although our intentions were good, it seemed as though we were attempting the impossible when we decided to present a play for chapel, but this outstanding event proved to be a mile- stone on the road to success. This was one of the high lights of the year -our presentation of a one-act play, The Pampered Darling. Most of the participants were merely testing their abilities as actors and ac- tresses. The cast included: Helen Stiffler as Connie Gibbons, Martha Oliver as Janet Gibbonsg Bill Snoddy as Victor Gibbons, Howard Fritz as Dudley Fields: Fritz Yealy as Norman Evansg John Werner as Floyd Davis, Bob Walters as Dr. Rudolf Van Hopsburgerg Phyllis Butler as Mrs. Perkinsg Beryl Mae Long as Annabelleg Vera Crusan as Jessica, and Flora Yacobucci as Jay. A merry comedy, the play was well directed by Miss Norma Cosgrove. The audience seemed to appreciate the play, and the cast was complimented on their acting ability. This year a number of the students also participated in the operetta, Rose of the Danube. There were, however, a number of parties and dances held by the school as a whole: at these many members of our class were seen. We must remember that different members of the class took part in various sports, such as basketball, football, and volley ball. The business of our class was carried on by a very active group. Among these were Howard Fritz as president and Virginia Sharretts, who carried on her duties as vice p1'esi- dent in a satisfactory manner. They were aided by Martha Oliver and Bill Blair as representatives to the Student Council. Peter Bercia as treasurer, and Edward Mowry as our secretary. Surely no individual has any reason whatsoever to say that this year of high school life was inactive. Did we not, in all fields, show more school spirit? 4 ,,, .Al 4 f JUNIOR B GROUP Front Row: Helen Stiffler, Martha Oliver. Dorothy Shim-k, llc-ryl Mao Long, Maman-1 'l'un A I lVl'cCaulley. Anna Sweeney, Flora Yacoburci 1'V. Illia . unf- Midrlle Row: George Dixon, Leonard Lowman, Louise Ramsey, Mario Butler. lda Sylvester, Jar-k Camp. bell. William Snoddy, Dean Shelller Bark Row: Raymond Valko. John Yealy, Arthur Sylvester. Jack MrManamy. llolu-rl W':lllvI':, Anthony Mastrorocco, Charles llelle llonne, VVilliam Blair. Lincoln Aull TWENTY-FIV E

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Junior Class History 'll l l l i l l JUNIOR A First Row: Anim llaitlaurliai. Ruth Hi'l'Ilm2lll, Vern Cruszin. lfredzi Diberl, Evelyn Uhzimbcrluin, Helen Shust Annu B. Bertnline, Mildred Burik Svfonrl Row: VL-rm-r Barkley. Charles Smith. Phyllis Butler. Victoria Maile, Jenn Smith, Mary Lou Oher. Jnrk Roddy, .Iohn Werner Back Row: Alex Mum-oe, Fritz Yealy. Howard Fritz, Edward Mowry, Dick Gillis, Robert Mcllroom. Mike Cressoll. Thomas NVin uard. Pete Bern-in Almost every class is inspired by a desire to get into high school and make other classes respect it. The class of forty was no exception. We were eager to show the upper classmen that we were not as green as freshmen usually are. But upon entering high school, we freshmen, some- what bewildered, were like a little colony attempting to set up a govern- ment. At last we succeeded-officers were elected, colors chosen-the year was under way. Ambitious and full of spirit and vitality, we began our studies. Everybody became earnest in this new phase of education and entered wholeheartedly into the various activities. In the beginning of our first semester in high school we elected an able group of class of- ficers, which included the following pupils: Howard Fritz, presidentg Bob Walters, vice presidentg Peter Bercia, treasurerg Edward Mowry, secre- taryg and Helen Stiffler, representative to the Student Council. Also at this time we chose crimson and gold as our class colors, and the American Beauty rose proved to be the favorite flower. We found some very en- thusiastic athletes among our boys. There were a few who participated in football and did very well. We must not forget that the majority of the remaining pupils showed their school spirit by attending every game. Several of the other boys became deeply interested in basketball and prov- ed themselves champions in the inter-class games. The girls also engaged in this sport but did not meet with as much success as their fellow-class- mates. Even though much of our time was devoured by books and ath- letics, we did not forget our social functions. Everybody had a delight- ful time at the party which the boys' basketball team had for the girls, and an equally good time at the one the girls' team held for the boys. Although we did not have such a brilliant beginning, we wanted to prove that we could do better in our remaining three years. TWENTY-FOUR

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JUNIOIQ CLASS HISTORY fcontinuedll 4 I JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS It Left to Right: lVl:urth:u Olive-r, 'I'hun1:is VVim::iril. ltolu-rl Walt:-rs, Fri z Yrzil . etc livwizi, Howard Fritz Another year later-and we juniors, as upper classmen, are beginning to prepare for the greatest event of all high school years, the Junior-Senior Prom. We realize that we have to earn some money in order to make this get-together of the juniors and seniors a life-remembered event. We hope to do so in the near future. I am sure that our prom can be made just as successful as the preceding ones, if not more successful. But the time was drawing near for the junior class play. Do not think the juniors were in- experienced, for, as was said before, they participated in The Pampered Darling. On December 9 Headlines was presented-one of the best class plays ever presented at Derry High School. Another event of great importance was the arrival of our class rings, which we regard as highly admirable. Since most of our boys are participating in varsity and junior varsity basketball, few are left for a class team. But these few are willing to represent our class. The girls have also organized a team and are doing very well. Students seem to enter into the spirit of things more this term than ever before. Why so '? Nobody knows. The bleachers at the basket- ball games have been overflowing with never-tiring spectators. The over- enthusiastic players have received much encouragement from such lively audiences who, in turn, have seen many thrilling combats. Just recently the assembly period has been lengthened on Tuesdays. This particular time is devoted to any problems the students wish to discuss. Some classes have discussed problems on etiquette, school activities, and the like. Our class has enjoyed quite a few of these assembly periods by engaging in spelling bees, question bees, debates, and many other subjects of interest. Soon will come the event of events-the banquet and prom. It is evident that the juniors will work to make it a worthy success, just as we do other high school activities. Now we look on the past years with pride- just pride when one considers our high standard in scholarship, the athletic field, and the social field. May our last year be as successful! l'WEN'l'Y-SIX