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

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Derrian Staff 4 l DERRIAN STAFF Seated: Elsie I-L-mlerzun, Mnrtliai Oliver, Betty M. Kuntz. Marian Strupp, Fritz Yealy Standing: Marion Kolb, Helen StiFfln-V. Eleanor Allison, Holmes Yealy, Marguerite Sylvester, Robert Walters. Jack Cline, Betty Shomo, Joe Bates, Eleanor Crummy, Simon Barnhurt, Edna Shirey, l'll0:1nm 'f l I l 1 l l I l . I x 1 A l 1 l l ' lilnir, Miss Ankney A student rushing through the halls and unconcerned about everye thing but his destination is probably on his way to get his assignment for the Derrian. The person who gives out these assignments is our own Miss Ankney. To her we extend our gratitude for choosing such an efficient and clever staff. In doing this Miss Ankney took into considera- tion such things as literary ability and knowledge of school activities. To every member of the staff were assigned specific tasks, which were carried out accurately and promptly. Among these assignments we find those concerning histories of different classes, plays, sports. and musical organizations, the school board, and various activities. The staff consists of ten seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and one freshman. This includes typists, who should receive notice for their efficient work, and four clever business managers. The members of the staff are divided into sections. Of course, there is an editor-in-chief, who is assisted by two associate editors. To take care of literary topics, four literary editors were chosen. Sport fans are being satisfied by three efficient sports editors. The music department is being taken care of by a music editor. The Derrian staff of 38-39 is proud to announce that it has issued one of the largest annuals ever to come out of Derry Borough High School. The annual, usually consisting of forty-five pages, has been increased con- siderably, including many new articles heretofore omitted. More space was provided for class officers, all assignments were enlarged, clubs made their appearance. All in all, everything was done on a somewhat larger scale. Assignment after assignment was written, then rewritten and cor- rected many times. The annual was dedicated, and the publishing of the book was in full swing. Each member of the staff did his work efficiently. Each one felt great pride and joy that he was able to do his part in publishing a year book which, in return, will bring joy and pleasant memories to all its readers in the years to come, when our path of life has been well trodden. FORTY-SIX

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The Dances Delightful music was provided by Don Glasser and his Dawn Patrols. A home town boy, he more than pleased the attendants with the talent shown by him and his fellow musicians. With such great success as shown by the previous dance the Student Council decided it should sponsor a St. Valentine Day Dance. So it was, and a pleasant venture it turned out to be. As couples went gliding down a iloor flooded by soft blue lights, they formed a most enchanting picture. To satisfy lovers of waltz and swing, Don Glasser and his boys poured forth music yet to be excelled, until the fatal hour came to tell everyone that all good things must come to an end. The Junior Prom! Many a girl's and boy's heart beat faster as they glided down a floor illumined by soft blue lights. They all cherished the quaint little programs which had been presented to them upon their entrance into the gymnasium. The boys received little Dutch girls cleverly dressedg the girls received little Dutch boys which they secretly thought to be much sweeter than the girls. The whole scene was that of a Dutch garden by moonlight. Two gaily-colored windmills, erected in the corners of the gymnasium, were surrounded by life-like tulips of every color imaginable. The music floated from musicians in a tulip garden, music being provided by a radio-famed orchestra. The center piece was an old fashioned well which took on a life-like appearance with its natural rock exterior and crystal-like water fairly shrieking the word, cool. Extended from a horizontal post was an antique bucket, which served to add to the uniqueness of the enchanting scene. A huge moon shining down upon the young couples could be seen through the lattice Work, while shining stars twinkl- ed their approval. Undoubtedly it was a perfect Prom in every respect. 4 l CHRISTMAS DANCE FORTY-FIVE

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The Home Economics Club This year the senior girls, under Miss Boyd's guidance, were initiated into a new and interesting course. After telling us to report to Room 2 during the activity period Wednesday, Miss Boyd left us, puzzled as tc the nature of our new work. Clasping our textbooks nervously in our arms, we reported to class- to find a delightful surprise awaiting use Home Economics! At last the seniors were to have an acquaintance, however brief, with a course in which all of us professed an avid interest. Informing us that Home Economics was to be an infromal class, Miss Boyd further delighted us by announcing that this class was ours- to be used in a way which, besides benefitting us. would provide us with a class, novel in that it resembled no other one. Since that first memorable meeting, we have been in contact with many new topics. Our first subject, and a decidedly important one, was etiquette in all its phases. While dwelling on etiquette, we learned the proper manners for a tea. Following this, half our class gave a tea for the other half. It proved to be so successful that the hostesses of the first party were then given a tea by their former guests. After spending considerable time on manners, Miss Boyd requested us to bring our knitting, crocheting, and other hobbies to school. For several meetings we discussed hobbies and their valuesg and at length we left this work to continue other studies. At this time, although the school year was half over, we decided to form a club and elect our officers. Betty Shomo was elected presidentg Marion Kolb, vice-president: and Eleanore Blair, secretary and treasurer. We selected Theta Epsilon Gamma for our club title, since it is the Greek for Home Economics. Our school year is almost finished now, and it is with deep regret that we must relinquish our club to the present juniors. We hope that they will enjoy their Home Economics Club as well as we have enjoyed ours. in . HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Front Row: Dolores Gallaglicr, Rita Cronin, Betty Shomo, Elf-anoro Blair, lVlai'ion Knllx, Amll'4'a Hvaxvux Ruth Beck Second Row: Eleanor Allison. Betty Payne, Clara VVei'ner, Lucille Aulf, June f'i'av:-1-. Marian Sfrumi. Betty Shaffer, Clcora Lowe Back Row: Louise Mr-Wherfer. Betty Kimmel, Eleanor Crummy, Jane Smay. Anna R. Trosllor, Edna Shirey. Victoria Bucci. Livia Rucci, Josephine Mastrornccn, Clara Chanihorlain FORTY-S EV EN