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

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FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY CContinuedl We had entered this new phase of our lives thinking that never again would anyone look upon us with scornful eyes. Alas, we were mistaken. Oh, how the upper classmen loved finding some green Frosh in an embarrassing position! Many little freshman lads and lasses went around with wistful looks in their eyes. At every chapel program each freshman held his breath and hoped against hope that he has not again committed a crime that would be called to the attention of the high school students from the platform. With the aid of Miss Nessler and Miss Cosgrove, our class advisers, we soon overcame our shyness and entered into school activities. During the pep meetings in assembly, the spirit of the freshman class was un- usually great. More proof of the school spirit was evident at all football games, at the dances, and at the basketball games. At all of these activities many freshmen were seen. When Mr. Bucci called the first football practice, many freshmen answered the call. Francis Rooney, Miller Pahel, Paul Fritz, Russell Fritz, Harry Deeds, and Eugene Glasser were among the first on the field at the iirst practice. How the freshmen cheered when Rooney was called upon to fill a vacancy on the squad! If the freshman boys were enthusiastic during football season, they were more so during basketball season. The class basketball team proved themselves worthy opponents for the upper classmen and ended the sea- son very successfully by defeating the sophomores to win the class cham- pionship. Jane Yealy, the basketball captain, upheld the reputation of the freshman girls' team. After the rush and the bustle of the first days of school ere over, the class elected officers. Before our election there was so Q ' ssion as to whom we should select to govern our class. Finally ou e tion day arrived! This was a very important day for the fresh n lt ough many capable persons were nominated for the officers, we ly made 4 are FRESHMAN B Front Row: Regina Bell, Marilyn Gilison, Minnie Matteoli, Victoria P'll L' '. Gladys Black. Roz:-lla Barron, Rita Sweeney, Kathryn Derk, Mildred Henderson Second Row: Harold Fenneman, Nancy Sanfilippo, June R. Shirley, Eleanor Wadsworth, Ruth llaltaglia. Frances De Grandis, Dorothy Fulvio, Angeline Moff, John Cirillo Bark Row: Bill Werner. Ansrelo Vifrnetti, Mitchell Hodczak, Tony Bucci, Paul llltz. .lame-ea Trogli-r, Francis Rooney. Russel Fritz, Harry Deeds, Charles Cham THIRTY-THRE H

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Freshman lass l-listory .f FRESHMAN A Front Row: Naomi Hull. Phyllis Hcarox, Virginia Werner, 'l'he0ra Moore, Rose Minni, Nancy Mrliowen Inez Tripoli, Anna G. lVlastrnl'ncr'o. Edna L. Yealy Second Row: Mary M. Hughes. Peggy Dimond, Edith Shomo. Helen Cronin, Betty Wingard. Mary Oliver, Betty Walters. Loretta Kolb, Jane Yealy, Anna L. Fenneman. Eleanor Mr-Ginnis. Ruth Forsha Back Row: Paul Mowry, Sam Wareham, Jim Stiffler. William Maffe. Jim Fowler. Eugene Glasser, Jim Wherry. Frank Fatora, Frank Sc-hmiicker, Jack Wissinger, Jack Cline, Raymond Zanette The activities of our class did not exactly begin with the pupils' be- coming freshmen. No, they actually began in eighth grade. There, under the direction of Miss Young and Miss Vitale, several class clubs were formed. The first of these clubs was the English, organized and directed by Miss Young. The club officers were elected for terms of six weeks, with the provision that no one person could be elected to the same position twice. In the beginning there were three officersg but at the third and final elec- tion a treasurer was added, and dues were collected weekly. The original three officers were president, vice president and secretary. Every Friday programs were given in the regular English period. Among them were readings taken from the works of many famous authors. Poems, plus a short story of the author's life, were given by members of the class. As we mentioned before, dues were collected, and on the last day of school a party was held at a local store with Miss Young and Miss Ycaly as the guests of honor. The History Club was organized by Miss Vitale. The officers were those of president, vice president, secretary, editor, assistant editor, humor editor, literary editor and sports editor. A class publication, entitled The XYZ Paper, was produced. After we had organized the club and the paper, there followed a rapid chain of events, with talks by Mr. Elliot, the county superintendentg Mr. McKelvey, our supervising principal, Mr. Mowry, a local citizen, a debate and a play by members of the class. The climax was a breakfast hike chaperoned by Miss Boyd. Now the school period was over, and vacation had begun. The eighth graders-but should we call them eighth graders any longer? No, they are prospective freshmen now. They scatter far and wide to various places and various things for vacation. Nothing is heard from them for three months, then on the clear morning of September 1, 1938, a bell is heard ringing. The yellow brick high school on Fourth Avenue is filled with a bustle and clatter. School has begun. In rooms three and nine new occupants are taking their seats-the freshmen have come! THIRTY-TWO

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KFIQESI-IMAN CLASS HISTORY Continuedj 'f P FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS lmfl 10 Ruzhl: Fraim-in Rooney, Nancy McKowr'n. Phyllis Heaicox, Mary Oliver, Jzimcs Whvrry, Jack Cl our selections. Jack Cline was the popular choice for president. We have every reason to be pleased with our selection, for Jack has done a great deal for our class. With his help the freshmen hope to have a party and hope to present a chapel program. Our famous freshman football hero and artist, Francis Rooney, was the runner-up for president, therefore, as is customary, he became our vice president. Since the class had de- cided to conduct its meetings according to the best form, we elected, as our secretary, ,Phyllis Heacox. Well, Phyllis, we hope we can read your minutes. We had already become quite familiar with Jim Wherry's work as cheer' leader, but now that he is our very capable treasurer, We realize that a boy can be successful in more than one field. To protect our interests in the Student Council, we chose Mary Oliver and Russell Fritz as representa- tives. So that we might have a record of our high school days when we graduate, we chose Nancy McKowen as class historian. So far, we have had no reason to regret our choice of officers, for they have aided the class and have become very active in school affairs. With the help of these leaders, our class hopes to be considered one of the most successful freshman classes ever in this high school. For a while the activities died down, but as soon as the Christmas holidays were over, they began again. With the help and advice of Miss Nessler and Miss Cosgrove we organized a Home Room Activity Club, which held a meeting every Tuesday. Nancy McKowen was elected to take charge of all meetings. She appointed Ruth Forsha to take charge of the opening exercises each morning and Loretta Kolb to take charge of the banking. In this club talks were given on travels, every day events, school events, and careers. Lessons were also given in etiquette with small playlets to emphasize certain features. After the semester examinations the class had a Get Acquainted party. The boys furnished the necessary money, and the girls supplied the refreshments. Music for dancing was furnished by victrola records. The class is ready to greet the spring gleefullyg for they know there will be hikes, the first of which is to be a breakfast hike. After the breakfast hike the final exams will take place. Alas and alack! The school term will soon be over. The freshman class and its doings will have passed. They are ready for their sophomore year! THIRTY-FOUR