East Berlin High School - Reflector Yearbook (East Berlin, PA)

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Marie Berkheimer; Treas., Helen Sinner ;Historian, Mildred. WIsler. When August 30, 1937 arrived v e were all very anxious to re- turn to good old E.B.H.S. as DIG- NIFIED SENIORS for our final year of study and enjoyment. After renewing old acquaintances, we a- gain drifted into our regular schedule which seemed very com- plicated for the first few days. V e welcomed to our class, Frances Grove from Wellsville R.S., who came here to finish her fourth year, Kenneth Crook and Dick Bosserman who thought they would enjoy high school life a little longer and graduate with the class of 1938. Don Jacobs was lost because of insufficient credits for the role of a DIGNIFIED SENIOR . Several of us were fortunate enough to be members of the High School Band begun this year. Al- though it is still in its infancy we all feel sorry for not being able to remain in this organiza- tion any longer. But we part with our hope for it to become a great band. This year Vocational Agri- culture was added, under the di- rection of S. W. Hosier. This proved of great interest to some of the boys of our class. The enrollment at the begin- ning of this year was again 168. Our faculty has increased to sev- en, E. II. Gruver, Supervising Principal, J. W. Bankert, W. E. Black, R. G. Eustice, Margaret M. Leas, S. V • Hosier and Ian the G. Smith. Senior basketball stars in- cluded Janet Adamson, Erma Meng- es, Annette Roberts, Helen Sin- ner (manager), Ralph Jacobs, Ken- neth Burgard and James Eisenhart (manager). The following officers were elected: Pres., Richard Gross; V. Pres., Donald Morrison; Secy., Helen Sinner; Treas., Jennie Mae Jacobs ;Historian, Mildred V isler. Mr. Bankert acted as our sponsor for the past three years. V e selected as our class motto, Out of the harbor; into the deep 1; our colors, Powder blue Gold; our flowers, 1Yellow roses and blue sweet peas’. THE CLASS CALENDAR Sept., 1934 - ’Weiner Roast held at Farmers Grove. Oct.. 1934 - Hallowe’en Par- ty held at the home of Bernice Gise. Jan., 1935 - We all enjoyed a sleighing party to the home of Marie Be riche imer. March, 1935 - Several of us were victims of ’German Measles . Sept., 1935 - Weiner Roast held in Hoffman’s Woods. Oct., 1935 - A hobo hike Hallowe’en party at the home of John S. Baker, for the entire school. Jan., 1936 - Sleighing party to the home of Marie Berkhelmer, for our class. Sept., 1936 - Our weakling, poor ’Hattie’ was stricken with appendicitis. Oct., 1936 - Hallowe’en par- ty at the home of Marie Berkheim- er. March, 1936 - ’Hattie’ had a kidney stroke. April, 1937 - Several of us journeyed to Altoona to assist our orchestra in the State Foren- sic and Music League Contest. May, 1937 - V e gave the class of 37 a real ’Farewell Party . June, 1937 - V e received our rings. This was the second year for standardized rings. Sept., 1937 - We sponsored a ’Weiner Roast in Calvin Wis- ler’s woods. All ’freshies’ were appropriately initiated into the mysterious realms of ’Dignity and Knowledge’. Nov., 1937 - V e held a Hal- lowe’en Party in the Jr. 0. U. Af M. Hall, Hampton, with ’Hattie’ Winand as hostess. Feb., 1938 - We had our pic- tures taken for the Annual, at Poist’s Studio, Hanover. Feb., 1938 - ’Hattie’ decid- Page 11

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 THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED The year 1934 seemed to be a lucky year when 39 FRESHIES, all green and imprisoned, started on that eventful journey of a higher education, with Mr. Gruver as our sponsor. Mervin Baker said he could not go to school without having recess, so he quit. Dorothy Gun- net moved to York, consequently there were 37 left, but Donald Jacobs from Pocomoke, Md., again brought our number to 38. The following officers were elected: (1st. semester) Pres., Kenneth Burgard; V. Pres., Ralph Jacobs; Sec y., Betty Shetter; Treas., Earl Jacobs; Historian, Erma Kenges: (2nd. semester)Pres. Richard Gross; V. Pres., Kenneth Burgard; Sec y., Betty Shetter; Treas., Earl Jacobs; Historian, Erma Kenges. The high school enrollment during our first year jumped to 106 from 80 of the year before; the teaching corps consisted of E. M. Gruver, Supervising Princi- pal, Ralph Berkheimer , Ianthe Smith and Oneida Dern. However, at the beginning of the second term in our high school careers, we lost two of our members, Y ilbur Fickes, and Donald Morrison who rejoined us a year later. In October, Frances Feiser from Hyattsville, Md., joined us. Again we numbered 38, but Annette Roberts moved to York and de- prived us of one of the live wires1 for a short time. The following officers were elected: (1st. semester) Pres., Richard Gross; V. Pres., Charles Hoffman; Secy., Marie Berkheimer; Treas., Earl Jacobs; Historian, Erma Menges:(2nd. semester) Pres. Richard Gross; V. Pres., Charles Hoffman; Sec y., Frances Feiser; Treas., James Eisenhart; Histo- rian, Erma Menges. During this year our enroll- ment crept to 122 and our faculty included E. M. Gruver, Supervis- ing Principal, J. V . Bankert , Ianthe Smith and Ida Katherine Hall. Y.hen we resumed our activi- ties as 1 JOLLY JUNIORS on Sept. 8, 1936, we found 41 ambitious youths in our group. We were pleased to welcome Janet Adamson, Lucille and Orville Frye from Do- ver H. S., Valeria Stumpf from Plymouth, Indiana, who remained only a short time, Shirley Lei- digh from Carlisle H.S., who also returned to her home town that same year, Donald Morrison from Collinwood H. S., Cleveland, 0., Betty Biesecker from V est York H. S., sind Paul Chronister from York Springs K. S., who soon de- cided work was too difficult here and left. Earl Jacobs, one of our star athletes, dropped out of sight, March 16. Lawrence Hamme thought he would take the short course in dairy work, so he didn t return. Walter Bosserman quit school to help with the farm work. John Stock transferred to Gettysburg H. S., when he learned that Charles Price from Abbotts- town H. S., was going to join the trumpet section of the orchestra. Annette Roberts again joined us after having graduated from Mt. Rose Jr. H.S., York, with all her old pep . Frances Feiser was forced to return to Hyattsville, Md. During this year lady luck smiled upon us and entitled us to a new Gymnatorium and several much needed classrooms. This year the enrollment soared to a new high, 168. Com- mercial Education, a new depart- ment under the direction of Miss Margaret Leas, was added. Other teachers were those of the previ- ous year. The following officers were elected: (1st. semester) Pres. , Richard Gross; V. Pres., Ralph Jacobs; Sec y., Marie Berkheimer; Treas., Charles Hoffman; Histori- an, Kenneth Burgard: (2nd. semes- ter) Pres., Richard Gross; V. Pres., Charles Hoffman; Sec y., Page 10

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ed to return to her childhood tricks, and took the measles . March, 1938 - Senior Supper held in Red Men s Hall - a great success. April, 1938 - Charles Price, Mildred Wisler, and several oth- ers won honors at the Adams Co. Forensic Music League Contest. April 18, 1938 - All but one left for a three-day trip to Washington, D. C. May 6, 1938 - Juniors treat us to a Farewell Party in the Gymnatorium. The first attempt to dance in the new building - (We think it was the first at- tempt for many of the party, too) “WowI Get off my corns, please I May 18, 1938 - Class Night. May 20, 1938 -Grande Finale- COMMENCEMENT for 38 thirty-eight- ers. Mildred Wisler (Historian) COOPERATION U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY BOATS STEADY BOYS LIBRARIANS Thelma Ruppert, Dorothy Hoffman, Dorothy Zeigler, Helen Sinner, Betty Biesecker, Frances Grove, Arlene Mummert, Lucille Frye, Jennie Mae Jaoobs Page 12