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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

per REFLECTOR 1954 Presented by THE SENIOR HIGH East Berlin High School East Berlin, Pennsylvania We Present . . . . In Three Volumes . . . . Page 2 • Personalities • Traditions • Athletics and Highlights Caps and Gowns” You are waiting in line rather nervously outside the door of the audi- torium, joking and laughing a little with your suddenly very dear” class- mates. Abruptly Mr. Gruver, your guide for stepping forward at this critical moment, arrives at the door and opens it. The organ is coming up the scale to the opening notes of Pomp and Circumstance”. Then you are moving forward into the auditorium and onto the stage. This is Graduation night! You had decided not to cry over the thought of leaving that place of education”, and you try hard to maintain that decision. It’s only the night you dress in those ordinary gowns you wore for Chorus, except that you’ve added a tight cap” and an annoying tassel”. Then a few strains of music from the organ drift over to you, seem to catch at you, and suddenly your mouth goes dry and your throat tightens, the fixed smile turns up in a strange sort of way. You look again at the plain caps and gowns. They’ve changed. They’ve taken on a new glow of importance and, abruptly, deep in your heart you know that you must keep a fragment of that costume — if only the tassel with the school colors. Dimly you hear the music again. A few names are called, then yours. You feel yourself move forward, feel a parchment placed in your hand. You glance down at it, and, suddenly, there is a sweeping realization that there are four of you — a graduate, a diploma, and a cap and gown . . . Page 3 We Salute . . . . Our Diploma” Page 4 Dedication Our Diploma, a special sheet of paper inside a small red leather cover, represents achievement of our courses in our school. When we can say my Diploma”, we have completed schooling which enables us to go to college next year or seek a job. The writing on the Diploma does not state to the world the many friendships we have made through school associa- tions, or the physical training we have received as the benefit of the school. It only certifies that we have satisfactorily com- pleted our course of study prescribed for graduation from this school and is, subsequently, awarded. But the symbolism it contains can never be duplicated. Therefore, we, the Class of '54, dedicate this yearbook to Our Diploma”. Page 5 Live to Learn Learn to Live Page 7 Tune of the Hickory Stick After you've gone ...” Cuddle up a little closer . . . You, you, you ...” School days, school days ...” The things we did last summer . . . Up the lazy river ...” Page 8 School Board Seated: Paul Gise, president of Reading Township Board; Russell Miller, president of Paradise Township Board; Curvin C. Baker, president of East Berlin Borough Board and vice-president of Joint Board; Richard Alwine, president of Conewago Independent Board and president of Joint Board; George W. Moul, treasurer of Joint Board; Richard Hoke, Harry Mummcrt. Standing: George N. Ruth, Thurman Inskip, Carroll, Leppo, William Hildebrand, Charles Spangler, J. Faber Wil- dasin, Irwin Gross, Joseph Stoner, Bernard Anthony. Absent: Ralph Myers, Alonzo Hoffman, Richard O. Riggs, Earl Resh, Wilmer Rodgers, George Zartman, P. L. Hoover, Howard Albright. Have you ever wondered what is responsible for the behind the scenes organiza- tion here at our high school? What is the most essential thing to our well-being? Well, it’s the school board, if you haven’t already guessed. In 1948, five representatives from each district of East Berlin, Paradise, Abbotts- town, Reading, and Conewago Independent met as the first meeting of the Conewago Jointure. Every year since then, the board has been active for the betterment of the school. Thanks to them, we are honored with a fine faculty and better instruction. Through their united effort, school property, supply materials, and adequate educational facili- ties for the future have been obtained and are secure. The school board acts as a guide to the student body on any problems which may arise. This year it is responsible for many school improvements. Among these are the painting of the locker rooms, the Home Economics room, and also rooms 5 and 25. In addition to this, members have made the one main office into three individual offices. As an outdoor project, our bare athletic field is being changed to a large green patch, surrounded by a newly cindered track. If the addition of the Driver Education Course is not the board’s most important project, it ranks among the highest. It is just another way of teaching young America safety. We regret to say that on January 13, the board’s faithful vice-president and mem- ber for 24 years, Mr. Paul Lerew, passed away. Page 9 Administration . . . . Mr. Elmer M. Gruver, B. S., M. Ed. Gettysburg College Temple University Supervising Principal Mr. Gruver just got back with the mail. Oops, I beg your pardon. He just left to make his rounds to the district schools. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to see him! You may not even see him tomorrow. He’s so busy! With magazine campaign re- sults, individual pictures, and progress tests to check over, he may be busy all day. No, I’m afraid he’ll be busy this dinner, too. He’s meeting with several students to dis- cuss our new curtains. Tomorrow, at noon, he’s meeting with another group to plan for the paving of the parking area. I don’t think it would be profitable for you to contact him in the evening because he has to make personal appearances at all school and educational activities. Perhaps I can make an appointment for you for next week. Is that all right? You’ll have to wait. He IS a very busy man! Mr. Gruver and Mr. Hash talk it over” . . . Page 10 ♦ ♦ . . Administration Mr. Charles W. Hash, B. S., M. Ed. Millcrsville State Teachers College Pennsylvania State College Principal Mrs. Baker, secretary, and Mrs. Myers, assistant, handle a multitude of duties . . . Well, that’s the last bus. Now a little busi- ness to clear up and then I can go home and rest,” sighs Mr. Hash after another long day. You see, he’s at school from the time the first bus comes until the last bus leaves! What does he do?” Now that’s a pretty silly question. Why, who else provides the stepping stones for the students? Mr. Hash not only does this but, also, renders his time, help, and co-operation for all those who need it. He even has a paddle to keep the under- classmen straight! These are all his responsibilities, and he has many more. Among these are aiding in school projects, working with student groups, teaching several classes, and handling all varieties of problems which arise. He also has a large responsibility in the athletic depart- ment and is usually present at every game. All this, and more, Mr. Hash supervises. Now-, don’t you think he deserves a rest? Yes, I knew you would agree with me. So long until tomorrow, Mr. Hash.” Page 11 Faculty . . . . Mrs. Marian Benchoff, B. S. Lock Haven State Teachers College English, Health Physical Education Eighth Grade Adviser Basketball (Girls’) Coach Cheerleader Adviser Mr. Levere A. Breighner, B. S. Millersville State Teachers College Industrial Arts Miss Helen Brown, B. S. Indiana State Teachers College Pennsylvania State College Vocational and General Home Economics, Related Arts F. H. A. Club Adviser Page 12 ♦ . . . Faculty Mr. Ellis L. Diviney, B. S. East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Gettysburg College Health, General Science Physical Education Eleventh Grade Adviser Mrs. Dorothy Elgin, B. S. West Chester State Teachers College Vocal Music Sophomore Adviser Mr. Raymond Fissel, B. A. Franklin and Marshall Pennsylvania State College Millersvillc State Teachers College World History, Civics, Pennsylvania History, American History, Junior and Senior Hi-Y Adviser, Sophomore Adviser Page 13 Faculty . . . . Mrs. Sara B. Gideon, B. A., M. A. Gettysburg College Northwestern University Pennsylvania State College Junior and Senior English German, Junior Red Cross Senior Tri-Hi-Y Adviser Freshman Class Adviser Mrs. Dorothy Grove, B. S. Shippensburg State Teachers College Junior High Mathematics Freshman Class Adviser Mrs. Helen I. Julius, R. N. Harrisburg General Hospital Pennsylvania State College School Nurse Home Nursing Page 14 ♦ . . . Faculty Mrs. Ruth Mickley, A. B. Gettysburg College John Hopkins University Elizabethtown College Commercial Subjects Senior Class Adviser Miss Mildred A. Miller, B. A. Gettysburg College Pennsylvania State College Physics, Geometry, Algebra II Consumer Mathematics, Trigonometry Librarian, Library Science Junior Class Adviser Mr. Paul E. Orner, B. S. Pennsylvania State College Worcester College Rutgers University Vocational Agriculture F. F. A. Adviser Page 15 Faculty . . . . Miss M. Joan Pressler, B. S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College Pennsylvania State College Ohio State University English Reflector” Adviser Student Council Adviser Mr. Thomas A. Schade, B. S., M. Ed. Shippensburg State Teachers College Pennsylvania State College Biology, Chemistry, Algebra Commercial Mathematics, Guidance Student Council Adviser Seventh Grade Adviser Mrs. Helen Sheely, B. A., B. S. Pennsylvania State College Kurtztown State Teachers College Art Supervisor Seventh Grade Adviser Page 16 ♦ . . . Faculty Mr. Donald B. Thompson, B. S., B. A. Pennsylvania State College Geography, History Eighth Grade Adviser Mr. D. Earl Ward, Jr., B. S. West Chester State Teachers College Columbia University Instrumental Music Senior Class Adviser Mr. Richard P. Watkins, B. S. Lock Haven State Teachers College Driver Education Page 17 Class of 1954 First Row: S. Myers, Secre- tary; G. Gruver, President; M. Moul, Vice-President. Second Row: N. Miller, Treasurer; H. Tosten, His- torian. OFFICERS CLASS MOTTO Give to the world the best that you have, And the best will come back to you.” Page 18 CLASS FLOWER Carnation CLASS COLORS Green and White Class History FRESHMEN — 1950- 51 President—Donald Glatfelter Secretary—Ruth Brandt Vice-President—Clyde Lucas Historian—Charles Keener Treasurer—Lucy Sell We are lost! When school opened on September 7, 1950, sixty-eight Greenie Freshmen” reported for duty. After the first hectic week we all settled down to the year's work. October 27 — A date that will live long in the history of the Class of ’54”. Initiation!! That night we arrived at the gym shaking and, brother, we had reason to shake. All the dear Seniors shook hands with us. Whewy . . . limburger!! Our class had one member in the fall play, and two in the spring play. Not bad for Freshmen. On January 23, after having off from December 22 to January 2 for our Christmas vacation, we got our report cards. What a shock! Our finals were taken on May 28 and 29. Next day, May 30, we had off for Memorial Day. After those tests we needed a vacation badly. Coming back was nice because, on May 31, we went on our class trip to Hershey. What a time! SOPHOMORES — 1951-52 President—Nancy Jacobs Secretary—Ruth Brandt Vice-President—Mary Moul Historian—Helen Tosten Treasurer—Sarah Cook School started this year on September 5. Fifty Silly Sophomores” now in Senior High. September 20 saw Janet Ingle leave E. B. H. S. for York Springs, but our class did not decrease in number because on November 21, Daryl Toot came to school from Hanover. On December 20, there was a lot of snow and no school! After our Christmas vacation we came back to school on January 2, and had our Christmas parties. Backwards but nice. We had our May Day on the 28th and everyone had a swell time. The next day the school doors closed for another year. JUNIORS — 1952 - 53 President—Glenn Gruver Secretary—Ruth Brandt Vice-President—Edwin Stockham Historian—Mary Moul Treasurer—Shirley Hoke Fifty-three Jolly Juniors” ready and raring to go September 4. Fourteen days later our class was in- creased by one when Paul Brantley joined us from Westminister. In October, the 28th to be exact, we had our school Hallowe'en party. Spooks and all . . . The next major activity on the list was the fall play, with three Juniors in the cast. As a relief to all of us hard-working Juniors came our Christmas vacation, December 24 to January 5. At the end of January and at the beginning of February we lost two of our students. Wilson Kurlin and Cathy Chronister took off for parts unknown. In April we gave the Junior-Senior Prom for, of course, the seniors. Decoration was done the 24th. Boy! Did we work — and hard — but it was fun. We think that everyone appreciated our effort. May 22 was Play Day. We had three Juniors in the May Court. May 28 — all over! Juniors no more. Can you believe it? Next year we’ll be Seniors. It just doesn't seem possible. SENIORS — 1953 - 54 President—Glenn Gruver Secretary—Shirley Myers Vice-President—Mary Moul Historian—Helen Tosten Treasurer—Naomi Miller This is it! Our Senior year, which had always seemed so far off, here at last; And what a year! Forty- one of us Sophisticated Seniors (so they say) started school for the last time. Poor teachers! Mrs. Sara Gideon had to put up with the girls in Room 1, and Mr. Thomas Schade had a time with the Senior boys in Room 21. Even then we think they enjoyed our last year almost as much as much as we did. We all went to the York Fair on September 15, once or twice or three times. Then came the Senior Assembly. We had a movie, a panel, and music. What more can an audience ask for? “Everybody’s Getting Married , the fall play, was really terrific! But then, why shouldn’t it have been, with eight Seniors in the cast. On October 16, Mr. Blatner took our Senior pictures. A few weeks later we got our proofs. From Rooms 1 and 21 came loud cries, Oh, yours are good, but just look at mine! Don’t they look awful?” Every Senior in the Chorus, there arc twenty-four of them, was excited about our T. V. debut. Even after that was over we had the operetta, Meet Arizona”, to look forward to. Then Christmas vacation — December 24 to January 4. Just think, we’ll be able to sleep late for awhile. We finally got to have our Christmas party, on the 24th in the gym. We really had a ball. Mistle- toe and music, what a combination! The Junior class sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom for us. The decorations were out of this world. A perfect time was had by all. May 13 and 14, Senior finals. Oh, why didn't we study like mad those four years? Well, too late now1 . . May Day came with the Seniors reigning supreme. Then the Senior class trip. This is the last time we’ll really get together. We had enough fun to last for years! And memories? We got a million. On May 23, as the opening strains of Pomp and Circumstance” floated through the air, we, the Seniors, solemn and a little sad and for the last time as a class, marched into the auditorium in our caps and gowns to receive those precious pieces of paper called diplomas”. We may have griped in our four years, but we have had fun, gained some knowledge, gathered mem- ories. and found some friends, both classmates and teachers, we’ll never forget. So long. East Berlin . . . It’s been swell! Page 19 Seniors . . . . Thomas Edward Arendt Clopper” General East Berlin R-3 Born: January 21, 1937 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Light Brown ... Is now; 5' 10 . . . Weight: 170 .. . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Band Festival, 3; Boys’ Chorus, 3-4; Mixed Chorus, 3-4; Operettas, 3-4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Basket- ball, 2; Student Council, 4; Reflector Staff (Sports Editor), 4; Hi-Y, 1-3-4 . . . Weakness: Women . . . Hobby: Movies . . . Ambition: To travel all over the world . . . Saying: It gets me hot. Helen Nadine Baker Baker” Commercial Abbottstown R-l Born: May 10, 1936 ... Eyes: Blue-Gray . . . Hair: Red . . . Is now: 5' 5l J' . . . Weight: 122 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 3-4; Mixed Chorus, 3-4; Operettas, 3-4; Color Guard, 2-3-4; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Intramural Basketball, 1-2-3; Cheerleader, 3-4; Drama- tics Club, 1; Everybody’s Getting Married,” 4 . . . Weakness: A black ’49 Ford . . . Hobby: Roller skating and movies . . . Ambition: Secretary . . . Saying: Oh, Heck!” Eva Lorraine Bollinger Bollinger” Commercial Abbottstown R-l Born: September 7, 1936 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Dark Elonde ... Is now: 5' 3 . . . Weight: 120 .. . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Operetta, 4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Adams County Band Festival, 2; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-3; Dramatics Club, 2; Basketball, 1; Intramural Basketball, 1-2-3 . . . Weakness: Ice Cream . . . Hobby: Roller skating . . . Ambi- tion: Secretary . . . Saying: You don’t say!” Page 20 ♦ ♦ . . Seniors Ruth Evelyn Brandt Ruthie” Commercial East Berlin Born: October 20, 1936 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Dark Brown ... Is now: 5' 5 . . . Weight: 112 .. . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival. 1-2; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Band, 1-2-3; Adams County Band Festival, 1-2-3; Tri- Hi-Y, 1-2-3 (Secretary, 1); Intramural Basketball, 1; Class Sec- retary, 1-2-3 . . . Weakness: ‘53 Brown Chevrolet Convertible . . . Hobbies: Painting oil paintings and figurines, playing musical instruments, singing, and skating . . . Ambition: Filest . . . Saying: I say, old chap, are you there?” Paul Keenen Brantley Skip” Academic Thomasville R-l Born: September 19, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Light Brown ... Is now: 6' . . . Weight: 170 . . . Activities: Boys’ Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Hi-Y, 3-4; Key Club, 2; Plays, 2-3-4; Basketball, 2-3-4; Soccer, 1-3-4; Football, 2 . . . Weakness: Football . . . Hobby: None . . . Ambition: Undecided . . . Saying: So sorry, old Charlie, no dice.” Charles William Crawford Charlie” Commercial Abbottstown Born: January 13, 1936 . . . Eyes: Light Brown . . . Hair: Blonde ... Is now: 5' 6 . . . Weight: 133 . . . Activities: Intramural Basketball, 1-2 .. . Weakness: Women . . . Hobby: Putting puzzles together . . . Ambition: Professional golfer, and plumber . . . Saying: Oh Shucks!” Page 21 Seniors . . . . Sarah Jane Cook Sarah” Academic Wellsvillc R-l Born: June 16, 1936 . . . Eyes: Gray . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5'41 2 . . . Weight: 128 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3 4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4 (Accompanist, 3-4) r Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Adams County Band Festival, 2; Band, 1-2-3-4; Music Club, 2; Class Treasurer, 2; Intramural Basketball, 1; Student Council, 4; Dramatics Club, 2; Everybody’s Getting Married,” 4; Reflector Staff, 3 4 (As- sistant Editor, 3; Editor, 4) . . . Weakness: A good book . . . Hobby: Playing the piano . . . Ambition: Nursing . . . Saying: Yes, dear.” Sally Ann Dolheimer Dolheimer” Commercial Thomasville R-l Born: October 28, 1936 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5'5 . . . Weight: 120 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2- 3 4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4; Colorguard, 2-3-4; Dramatics Club, 2; The Bond Between,” 3; Everybody’s Get- ting Married,” 4; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Basketball, 1; Cheerleader, 3-4; Reflector Staff, 3 . . . Weakness: Shrimp and a ’50 blue Dodge . . . Hobby: Skating and movies . . . Ambition: Secretary . . . Saying: Oh Grunt!” Donald M. Glatfelter Casper” Commercial East Berlin Born: January 1, 1936 . . . Eyes: Hazel . . . Hair: Dark Brown . . . Is now: 5'9 . . . Weight: 130 .. . Activities: Band, 1-2-3; Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Dramatics Club, 1-2; Seventeenth Summer,” 2; Everybody’s Getting Married, 4; Class President, 1 . . . Weak- ness: Women and automobiles . . . Hobby: Roller skating and swimming . . . Ambition: Automobile Mechanic . . . Saying: Hi’ya, Harvey, how ya doin’?” Page 22 ♦ . . Seniors ♦ Reba Romaine Groupe Reba” Commercial East Berlin Born: June 19, 1935 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Dark Blonde . . . Is now: 5' 2 . . , Weight: 130 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 3-4; Mixed Chorus, 3 4; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Band, 1-2-3-4; Operettas, 3 4; Dra- matics Club 2; Make-up for Plays, 2-3-4; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3 (Chap- lin, 2); Basketball, 1-2 (Manager, 3-4) . . . Weakness: A certain GI in the Army . . . Hobby: Skating and swimming . . . Ambi- tion: Secretary . . . Saying: By Fruit! Robert LaRuc Grove Boh Agriculture Dillsburg R-2 Born: February 8, 1935 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Brown . . . Activities: Boys’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; F. F. A., 1-2-3-4 (Reporter, 3) . . . Weakness: Women . . . Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and playing the guitar . . . Ambition: Farmer . . . Saying: Aw, Heck!” Dawn Corleen Gruver Dawn” Commercial East Berlin R-3 Born: July 28, 1936 . . . Eves: Brown . . . Hair: Dark Brown - . . Is now: 5' 2 . . . Weight: 120 . . . Activities: Junior Tri- Hi-Y, 1; Intramural Basketball, 3-4; Honor Roll, 1-2-3 . . . Weakness: Light brown hair and bluish green eyes . . . Hobbies: Reading and listening to the radio . . . Ambition: To he suc- cessful in life . . . Saying: Oh, Brother!” Page 23 Seniors . . . . Glenn Leroy Gruver Snapp Academic East Berlin R-3 Born: May 2, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Blonde ... Is now: 5' 6 . . . Weight: 132 . . . Activities: Band, 1-2-3-4 (Presi- dent, 4); Boys' Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4; Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Class President, 3-4; Soccer, 1-2-3-4; Bas- ketball, 1-2-3-4; Baseball, 2-3-4; Everybody’s Getting Married,” 4 . . . Weakness: Girls . . . Hobby: Sports . . . Ambition: To be a success . . . Saying: Perce! What’s the English assign- ment? Mary Nettie Gruver Mary” Commercial East Berlin R-3 Born: October 21, 1936 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Dark Brown ... Is now: 5' 5 . . . Weight: 132 . . . Activities: None . . . Weakness: 51 Ford Victorias . . . Hobby: Listening to the radio . . . Ambition: Secretary . . . Saying: You don’t say!” Marilyn Holloway Lynn” General Abbottstown R-l Born: October 22, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Light Brown ... Is now: 5' 41 2 . . . Weight: 135 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Triple Trio, 2; Mass Band, 2; All-State Band, 3; Mass Chorus, 1-3; Operetta, 3; Booster Band, 1; Orchestra, 2; Athletic Club, 3; Intramural, 1-2; Basketball, 2; Soccer, 1-3; Junior Red Cross Council, 4 . . . Weakness: New York City . . . Hobby: Dancing . . . Ambition: Nursing . . . Saying: Holy Cow!” Page 24 ♦ ♦ . . Seniors Juene Elaine Heikes June Commercial East Berlin R-l Born: February 13, 1937 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Dark Brown . . . Is now: 5' . . . Weight: 110 .. . Activities: Tri-Hi-Y, 1; Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Band, 1, 2; Dramatics Club, 2; Pacemaker’s Club, 2; Intramural Bas- ketball, 2-3; Track Team, 3; Honor Roll, 3-4; Yearbook, 2-3-4 . . . Weaknesses: A ’48 black Chevrolet and chewing gum . . . Hobbies: Roller skating and movies . . . Ambition: Secretary . . . Saying: Guess what? Shirley Jean Hoke Hoke Commercial Abbottstown Born: August 10, 1936 . . . Eyes: Hazel . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5'3 . - . Weight: 130 .. . Activities: Band, 1-2-3-4; Adams County Band Festival, 2-3-4; Junior Chorus, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Adams County Chorus Fes- tival, 1; Operettas, 2-3-4; The Bond Between,” 3; Everybody's Getting Married,” 4; Dramatics Club, 2; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4 (Vice-President, 1; Secretary, 2; Vice-President, 3; President, 4); Class Treasurer, 3; Intramural Basketball, 1-2-3-4 (Manager, 4) . . . Weakness: A ’51 two-toned green Plymouth . . . Hobby: Movies . . . Ambition: Medical Secretary . . . Saying: Oh, my gosh!” Nancy Lou Jacobs Jakey Academic East Berlin R-2 Born: October 29, 1936 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Blonde . . . Is now: 5' 6 . . . Weight: 133 . • • Activities: Junior Chorus. 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4; Class President, 2; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Student Council, 1-3-4 (Treasurer, 3); Dra- matics Club, 2 (Secretary); Off the Track, 1; Desperate Ambrose, ” 1; Drums of Death,” 3; My Cousin from Sweden,” 3 . . . Weakness: Food . . . Hobbies: Reading and movies . . . Arbition: To become a teacher and travel . . . Saying: Oh, Honest!” Page 25 Seniors . . . . Donald Emanuel Klinedinst Klinie” Commercial East Berlin Born: March 12, 1934 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Blonde . . . Is now: 5'9 . . . Weight: 135 .. . Activities: Hi-Y, 4; Basket- ball, 1-2-3-4; Soccer, 1-2-3-4; Track Team, 1-2-3 . . . Weak- nesses: Girls and pastries . . . Hobby: Sports . . . Ambition: Work with tho F. B. I. and travel . . . Saying: Dumb Thing!” Mildred Naomi Miller Naomi” Home Economics Nex Oxford R-2 Born: December 10, 1935 . . . Eyes: Hazel . . . Hair: Light Brown ... Is now: 5' 1 . . . Weight: 108 .. . Activities: Stu- dent Council, 1-2-3-4 (Secretary, 3; President.4); Cherry Pie Contest, 2-3-4; Apple Pan Dowdy Contest, 2-3-4; Red Cross Council, 2-3 (Vice-President, 3); Home room President, 2-3-4; Class Treasurer, 4; . . . Weakness: A white ’51 Ford . . . Hobbies: Making friends and driving a car . . . Ambition: To be successful in life . . . Saying: Oh You!” Mary Louise Moul Mary” Academic Hampton Born: December 13, 1936 . . . Eves: Blue . . . Hair: Dark Brown ... Is now-: 5'5 . . . Weight: 147 .. . Activities: In- tramural Basketball, 1; Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4 (Treasu- rer, 4); Class Vice-President, 2-4; Historian, 3; Dramatics Club, (Vice-President, 2); Science Club (President, 3); Red Cross Council, 4; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Everybody’s Getting Married,” 4; Drums of Death,” 3; Seventeenth Summer,” 2 . . . Weakness: Any hot trumpet music . . . Hobbies: Music, reading, and movies . . . Ambition: To go to Penn State and eventually teach school . . . Saying: For Pete’s Sake!” Page 26 ♦ ♦ . . Seniors Ada Mae Mummert Ada” Academic East Berlin R-3 Born: November 14, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5'3 . . . Weight: 125 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Band, 1-2- 3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4; Desperate Ambrose,” 2; Drums of Death,” 3; Science Club, 3; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Basketball, 1-2-3- 4; Track, 1-2-3; Reflector Staff, 4 . . . Weakness: Athletes . . . Hobbies: Sports, music, and traveling . . . Ambition: To be in the Olympics . . . Saying: Hey, Hey-” Shirley Marie Myers Shirl Academic Thomasville R-l Born: April 16, 1936 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5' 2 . . . Weight: 120 .. . Activities: Intramural Bas- ketball, 1; Honor Roll, 1-3; Class Secretary, 4; Science Club, 2 . . . Weakness: Music . . . Hobbies: Reading and driving a car . . . Ambition: Registered Nurse . . . Saying: Oh!” Janet Louise Pagel Pagel” Commercial Abbottstown R-l Born: June 8, 1936 . . . Eyes: Hazel . . . Hair: Dark Brown . . . Is now: 5'3 . . . Weight: 106 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2; Intramural Basketball, 1 . . . Weakness: Choco- late ice cream . . . Hobby: Roller skating . . . Ambition: To be a successful secretary . . . Saying: Gee Whiz!” Page 27 Seniors . . . . Donald Eugene Redding Don” Agriculture Thomasville R-l Born: July 19, 1936 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5'6 . . . Weight: 135 . . . Activities: F. F. A., 1-2-3-4 (Assistant Treasurer, 4) .. . Weakness: Girls . . . Hobbies: Hunting and fishing . . . Ambition: To be a successful farmer . . . Saying: You don’t say!” Marian Elaine Reynolds Reynolds” Commercial Thomasville R-l Born: March 22, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Blonde . . . Is now: 5' 6 . . . Weight: 114 .. . Activities: Tri-Hi-Y, 2; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 . . . Weakness: Hot Fudge Sundaes . . . Hobby: Reading . . . Ambition: To become a successful secretary . . . Saying: Oh, my Heavens!” Roxey Mae Alta Rinehart Rocky” Home Economics East Berlin R-2 Born: May 15, 1936 . . . Eyes: Hazel . . . Hair: Light Brown . . . Is now: 5' V' . . . Weight: 200 . . . Activities: F. H. A., 2-3-4 (Vice-President, 4) . . . Weakness: A red automobile . . . Hobbies: Sewing and baking . . . Ambition: To be successful in life . . . Saying: Oh my gosh! Page 28 ♦ ♦ . . Seniors Phyllis Joy Schmuck Phyl” Commercial Dover R-l Born: September 20, 1936 . . . Eyes: Dark Brown . . . Hair: Dark Brown ... Is now: 5' 3Vi'” • • • Weight: 125 . . . Activi- ties: Junior Chorus, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 3-4; Mixed Chorus, 3-4; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Band, 1-2-3-4; Adams County Band Festival, 4; Operettas, 3-4; Science Club, 2; Tri-Hi-Y, 1; Honor Roll, 3; Reflector Staff, 2-4 .. . Weakness: Ice cream . . . Hobby: Roller skating . . . Ambition: To be a successful secretary . . . Saying: My Gosh! Lome Gene Wheler Seifert Seifert Agriculture Dilisburg R-2 Born: August 5, 1937 . . . Eyes: Green . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5' 8 . . . Weight: 135 .. . Activities: Boys’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Operettas, 3-4; F. F. A., 1-2-3-4 (Area Delegate, 3; Sentinel, 4) . . . Weakness: Women . . . Hobbies: Roller skating and hunting . . . Ambition: To be a successful farmer . . . Saying: How about that!” Norma Jean Shearer Norma Commercial Thomasville R-l Born: October 18, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5' . . . Weight: 120 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 2-3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4 . . . Weakness: Convertibles . . . Hobbies: Collecting movie stars’ pictures and playing the organ . . . Ambition: Choir director and organist . . . Saying: For Pete’s Sake! Page 29 Seniors . . . . JoAnne Louise Smith Jo Academic East Berlin R-2 Born: July 2, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Light Brown . . . Is now: 5' 31 :1” . • . Weight: 115 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3 4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Adams County Band Festival, 1-2-3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Junior Varsity, 1-2; Intramural Basketball, 1-3; Reflector Staff, 2-3-4 (Advertisement Chairman, 4); Dramatics Club, 1-2; Desperate Ambrose, 1; Seventeenth Summer,” 2; The Bond Between, 3; Drums of Death,” 3; Honor Roll, 1-2-3 . . . Weakness: Best seller . . . Hobby: Music . . . Ambition: Elementary teach- ing . . . Saying: My Word! Richard Clermant Smith Smitty Agriculture East Berlin R-l Born: September 29, 1937 . . . Eyes: Gray . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 6' . . . Weight: 210 .. . Activities: Boys’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4; F. F. A., 1 -2-3-4 (Secretary, 4); Baseball, 3 . . . Weakness: Women . . . Hob- bies: Roller skating and welding . . . Ambition: To be a suc- cessful farmer . . . Saving: Gee Whiz! Gloria Wyvonne Snyder Sydney” Commercial East Berlin Born: December 14, 1935 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5'Y' . . . Weight: 110 .. . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2- 3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Operettas, 2-3-4; Intramural Basket- ball, 1-2-3; Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3 . . . Weakness: A certain green '49 Mercury with Don on the license plate . . . Hobbies: Swimming, skating, and dancing . . . Ambition: To be a success in life . . . Saying: Oh, Brother!” Page 30 ♦ ♦ . . Seniors Shirley Ann Staub Cheryl” Commercial Thomasville R-l Born: April 28, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Light Brown . . . Is now: 5' 2 . . . Weight: 112 .. . Activities: Tri-Hi-Y, 1; Intramural Basketball, 1-2; Colorguard, 1-2-3-4; Honor Roll, 3 . . . Weakness: A certain maroon, ’48 Pontiac with Gene on the license plate . . . Hobby: Roller skating . . . Ambition: Secre- tary . . . Saying: Good Grief, Gertie!” Glenda June Stock June” Commercial Hampton Born: March 18, 1936 . . . Eyes: Gray . . . Hair: Light Brown . . . Is now: 5' 3 . . . Weight: 135 . . . Activities: Junior Chorus. 1; Adams County Chorus Festival. 1; Colorguard, 1-2-3- 4; Tri-Hi-Y, 2; Intramural Basketball, 1; Track Team, 3; Honor Roll. 3 . . . Weaknesses: Football players and Oldsmobiles . . . Hobbies: Talking, bowling, sight-seeing . . . Ambition: Secre- tary to Optometrist or Kindergarten teacher . . . Saying: My Souls!” Edwin H. Stockham Ed” Academic New Oxford R-l Born: June 27. 1936 . . . Eyes: Grayish Blue . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5'9” . . . Weieht: 135 . . . Activities: Hi-Y, 1-2- 3-4 ( Secretary. 2: Vice-President, 3; President. 4); Class Vice- President. 3: Student Council. 1-2-3; Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4: Base- ball, 3; Basketball. 1-2 .. . Weakness: Ice cream . . . Hobby: Boy Scouting . . . Ambition: To be successful. Page 31 Seniors . . . . Helen L. Tosten Helen” Commercial East Berlin R-2 Born: March 2, 1936 . . . Eyes: Blue . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5' 4 . .. Weight: 110 .. . Activities: Junior Red Cross, (Vice-President), 1; Tri-Hi-Y, 1; Junior Chorus, 1; Adams County Chorus Festival, 1; Student Council, 2; Pacemaker’s Club, 2; Dramatics Club, 2; Class Historian, 2-4; Track Team, 3; The Bond Between,” 3; Reflector Staff, 3-4; Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 . . . Weakness: A certain gray, ‘48 Plymouth . . . Hobbies: Roller skating and ice skating . . . Ambition: Secre- tary . . . Saying: You!” Robert E. Witter Witter” Agriculture New Oxford R-2 Born: December 13, 1936 . . . Eyes: Brown . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5' 10 . . . Weight: 168 . . . Activities: Bovs’ Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Operettas.h 2-3-4; Hi-Y, 3-4; F. F. A., 1-2-3-4 (Vice-President, 2-4) . . . Weakness: Talk- ing . . . Hobby: Traveling . . . Ambition: Veterinarian . . . Saying: Holy Night Shirt!” Hazel Irene Wrights Esther” Commercial East Berlin Born: March 18, 1936 . . . Eyes: Gray . . . Hair: Brown . . . Is now: 5'4 . . . Weight: 120 .. . Activities: Junior Chorus, 1; Girls’ Chorus, 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Adams County- Chorus Festival, 1-2-3; Operettas, 2-3-4; Band, 1-2-3-4 (Librari- an, 3); Tri-Hi-Y, 1-2-3-4; Dramatics Club, 2-3; ’Drums of Death,” 3; Basketball, 2-3; Track, 2-3 - . . Weakness: A green '53 Mercury . . . Hobbies: Roller skating and ice skating . . . Ambition: To be an airline stewardess . . . Saying: Oh, Yea!” Page 32 ♦ ♦ . . Class Advisers Senior class advisers, Mrs. Mickley and Mr. Ward, confer with Glenn Gruver, class president. Right here we, the Class of ’54 , want to give a vote of thanks to our advisers, Mrs. Ruth Mickley and Mr. Earl Ward. These two have served us well. They sat in on all our class meetings, sometimes having to settle fights — pardon me, dis- agreements — we might have had, and other times having to give suggestions when we all just sat there and no one would say a word. Both of them put in a lot of extra work just because of our class, doing such things as chaperoning our various activities, helping to see that our plans came off on schedule, and attending our class meetings. We hope you enjoyed being with us as much as we enjoyed having you. So thanks again, and don’t forget us. Play-time Anytime . . . Page 33 As We Were . . . . ” Page 34 Cute As Buttons . . . . Page 35 Future Scoops!!! It has been said by wise scientists that all sounds that have ever been spoken by the people of the world are still floating in the air. If an instrument were invented to catch these sounds, what an experience it would be to hear these voices. Now just imagine there was an instrument invented to catch the sounds that are still to be spoken. Perhaps then we could hear what is going to happen to the class of 1954. ust remember when you hear those sounds that the class of 1954 in ten years will be in the air-space age, a very tense age, filled with suspense. Listen . . . Flash! From the World Capital, New York City on Earth. Paul Brantley, a space cadet, while flying his Black Streak, crashed into a Meteor Jagu- ar driven by Donald Klinedinst, Jaguar sales- man, in East Side City, Mars, at 1:00 P. M. The accident, occuring at the junction of Moon Orbit and Falling Star Route 1, was witnessed by the sweet old maid, Juene Heikes, who lives in the Stardust Palace on the corner. Giggling with horror she told one of her old suitors to wire Jupiter Gen- eral Hospital to send an ambulance space ship at once. Nurse Holloway, at emergency entrance, receiving the wire, sent orders to undertaker and ambulance driver Charles Crawford to fire his old-fashioned steam ship and fly to the crash. When Charles finally awoke from his nap and settled on the scene, Jo Anne Smith, the fabulously rich widow (inherited countless measures of that green stuff which isn’t grass) had arrived and re- moved the undershirt of her French Poodle, C’est se bon, to cleanse the wounds of Paul and Donald. Charles rushed them in his am- bulance to the hospital. The interne doctor, Edwin Stockham. received the patients at the hospital, then discharged them two hours later with minor space burns. Nurse Shirley Myers consoled and com- forted them through their continued argu- ment over the accident. Paul has gone to his lawyer. Glenn Gruver, greatest of the day. with his worthy secretary, June Stock, and his accurate bookkeeper, Mary Gruver. Donald has gone to the Mars ambassador, Thomas Arendt, since the accident had occur- red on that side of space. The trial will be held tomorrow at the Court of Important Accidents, with Judge Witter presiding. You must remember, friends, this accident may allow Earth and Mars to heighten the sus- pense and cause a full space fire war again. And now the local news. A new theater has opened on Soacc Street in New York City. It’s name, 'Grand Theater of the Uni- verse,’ flashed in diamonds and blue sap- phires for the first time last night. As was expected, a swelling crowd gushed and croon- ed over the entertainment, ihe hot and saucy came first to liven up things a bit. Helen Baker starred in the first showing of the new dance, 'The Falling Stars Bounce,’ while Hazel Wrights danced more demurely in 'Tango in bpace.’ Later in the evening Eva Bollinger starred in acrobatic stunts, and Phyllis Schmuck was the featured star in the roller skating show. Tonight features the Saturn Ballet Company, bringing to her toes Nancy Jacobs as the prime ballerina. Wednes- day night presents the great singers of the day, Gloria Snyder, the mezzo soprano, who can stir your blood to boiling, and Lome Seifert, the soaring tenor, whom all of the girls croon over, ihursday night is offering girls' basketball with the star forwards, Ada Mummert and Marion Reynolds. The one who watches over them all is Reba Groupe, their manager. The girls are combining married life with their careers nicely. Friday night is wrestlers' night, with Robert Grove as the Green Ter- ror. He turns green when he is on the bot- tom. Opposite him will be the Golden Ter- ror. Nice combination. Saturday night sets forth the All Girl Orchestra of the Universe, with Janet Pagel and her screeching (oh, pardon me) soothing clarinet of Mercury and Shirley Hoke with her smooth, sad sax of Mars. Also present will be Sarah Cook playing hot jazz until the rings around Saturn jitterbug out of place. Keep a good watch on this theater, friends. It will rise to stardom fast with all these stars in its realm. News from Saturn. The Happy Humming Homemakers Club met on Friday with Helen Tosten, president, presiding. Shirley Staub, secretary, reported that Dawn Gruver, chair- woman of the program committee, is present- ing Ruth Brandt at the next meeting. This highly known jewelry saleswoman has space honored products. All Homemakers are in- vited. In the fashion world, Sally Dolheimer, the space famous model, was seen wearing a specially made air suit with hidden oxygen tanks for outer suace. Now everyone will want to hide their oxygen tanks! Don’t forget the grand opening of the Glatfelter's Restaurant this Friday. Donald Glatfelter, the happy manager, offers a meat delicacy delivered from Naomi Miller and her husband's meat market and prepared by the chef, Roxey Rinehart. These steaks are delicious. This is Mary Moul, reporter of World Crises Events. Hear next Norma Shearer, disc jockey. This is Station A to Z, New York City, Earth. Page 36 What We Leave Behind” We, the class of ’54, feel it a great help to let some of our prized possessions with the underclassmen. To the juniors we will our seats in class. To the sophomore and freshman classes we will new text books for the old are pretty well worn. Shirley Myers wills her quietness to anyone who needs it. Use it wisely! Helen Tosten wills Delores Haar her ability to roller skate. Now you can stay on your feet, Delores! Marian Reynolds wills some of her height to Betty Bankert so she can be seen going through the halls. Roxey Rinehart w'ills a box of flower-scented stationery to Patsy Walker so she can write to her one and only, Wayne! Sally Dolheimer wills to the sophomore girls pencils and date books so they know whom they’re going with next. Ada Mummert wills to the school four cement posts to put in each corner so the underclassmen don’t carry it away. Naomi Miller wills to her sister, Rebecca, her ability to make an A in home economics. Donald Klinedinst wills his ability to get along with the girls to any future slow- pokes. Dawn Gruver wills her chewing gum techniques to anyone that is crazy enough to want them. June Stock wills her faithful roller skates to some of the freshman girls. Keep after them, girls! You’ll get them! Norma Shearer wills Sterling Showers a tractor-trailer so he can take all the girls home that live in Abbottstown. Hazel Wrights wills Deanie Emig a telescope so she can keep her eye on Harold. Now, Deanie, you’ll know when he’s at my place! Eva Bollinger wills her musical ability to any underclassman who can use it. Gloria Snyder wills her singing talent to anyone who can use it. Shirley Staub wills her glasses to the girls who will be on hall patrol next year. You’ll need them, girls! There are some sneaky ones around here! Sarah Cook wills Harold Claybaugh a strong bobby pin to keep his hair back from his eyes. Ruth Brandt wills a pair of roller skates to Shirley Starner so she doesn’t have to walk down town to see Bill. Juene Heikes wills her only pair of gypsy earrings to Onita Kifer, since her small ones can hardly be noticed. Mary Moul wills Bev. Jacobs a comb. Now use it! Helen Baker wills her seat on the bus to Ruth Crowl so she doesn’t block the isle when everyone is trying to get through. Paul Brantley wills to any boy his ability to get along with teachers. Donald Glatfelter wills to Gordy Stambaugh an abundant supply of peanuts. Now, Gordy, you don’t have to put your nickles in the parking meters for peanuts. Charles Crawford wills to Miss Pressler a darkroom so the boys don’t have to set up the projector in her room. Page 37 P°9e 38 Are we in it? Well I guess! ff Susie-Q truckin’ on down . . . Page 39 JUNIORS . . . . First Row: D. Haar, J. Lerew, E. Laird, E. Stimer, J. Danner, S. Miller, B. Jacobs, M. Loper, D. Berk- heimer, K. Ruppert. Second Row: P. Elicker, G. Ernie, P. Nickey, S. Ruppert, L. Wallace, S. Gibbs, M. Lcfever, J. King, S. Hull, R. Crowl, Miss Mildred Miller. Third Row: N. Gruver, K. Crawford, H. Cooley, L. Oberlander, D. Straley, R. Resh, W. Miller, M. Wagner. Fourth Row: R. McGregor, D. Hoover, R. Stoner, M. Newcomer, P. Reichert, D. Wagner, C. Messinger. Fifth Row: S. Showers, Mr. Ellis Divincy. Yes, it is true. Only one more year until we, the Class of ’55, march up the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance”. One of the most exciting moments for the class members this year was when they heard that the class rings had arrived on November 30, 1953! You may have heard or have seen the class selling pretzels in the halls and, also, having many more ac- tivities. The date the class members looked forward to with high anticipation was May 8,” the date of the Junior-Senior Prom. We have five representatives to the Stu- dent Council. The office of secretary is held by our class president, Joyce Danner. OFFICERS First Row: S. Miller, Vice-President; J. Danner, President; S. Hull, Secretary. Second Row: B. Jacobs, Historian; S. Gibbs, Treasurer. Page 40 JUNIOR JITTERS Last year, as a sophomore, Marlin New- comer was selected to play in the All-State Band Concert. On December 10, 1953, we had an all musical assembly which consisted of piano solos, quartets, and a pantomime act by Charles Hull. On December 24, 1953, we had our Christmas party, during which we played games, and refreshments were served. We, the Class of ’55, wish to thank our class advisers, Miss Mildred Miller and Mr. Ellis Diviney, for their untiring efforts in helping to make our class projects and undertakings successful and worthwhile. Moppin’ up!! Page 41 SOPHOMORES . . . . First Row: E. Schmuck, R. Herman, S. Berkheimer, F. Moul, D. Chronister, D. Myers, G. Roland, S. Starner, N. Baublitz, J. Reever, G. Sipes. Second Row: Mrs. Dorothy Elgin, P. Seifert, G. Eyster, N. Baker, S. Inskip, L. Myers, G. Spahr, P. Murphy, J. Staub, M. Ruhenstine, V. Darone, Mr. Raymond Fissel. Third Row: J. Ebersole, C. Wolf, D. Anderson, D. Wildasin, J. Leib, R. Roland, L. Krall, D. Baker, N. Groupe. Fourth Row: D. Gemmill, A. Wantz, D. Spangler, D. Forry, R. Spaide, H. Cleaver, L. Alt land, G. Parr, L. Ruppert, M. Witter. Fifth Row: H. Altland, J. Baumgardner, G. Ruppert, R. Jacobs, M. May, E. Ensor, M. Rcsh, G. Myers, G. Wantz. OFFICERS First Row: M. Shellen- berger, Vice-President; D. Myers, President; D. Chronister, Secretary- Treasurer. Second Row: G. Roland, Historian. Well, what do you know? The first year in the Senior High School! The upperclassmen call us silly sopho- mores, and I guess we re living up to it. But regardless of what those upper- classmen think, we had loads of fun at our skating party and the Senior High School Halloween Party! Many of our classmates helped with the Fall play, Everybody’s Getting Married,” and some of our boys and girls participated in various school sports, such as baseball, basketball and soccer. Besides all the frolicking and fun- packed moments, we occasionally de- veloped a serious mood. Many of us Page 42 Guard ’em closer! Keep ’em back! Truckin’ to the left! Truckin’ to the right! SILLY SOPHS” helped with the Christmas musical program at school and the mammoth Peaches and cream television program our school produced in Harrisburg. This Class of ’56 also discovered it has several very promising actors and actresses. Witness the assem- bly program we gave on February 4! With the guidance of our class ad- visers, Mrs. Dorothy Elgin and Mr. Raymond Fissel, and under the leader- ship of our class officers, Dorothy Myers, president; Mary Shellenberger, vice-president; Doris Chronister, secre- tary-treasurer, and Gloria Roland, his- torian, we are slowly gaining our goal to be Seniors and gradually reaching the day when that treasured diploma will be in our hands. Page 43 FRESHMEN . . . . First Row: R. Miller, W. Mummert, B. Gemmill, D. Dubbs, P. Murphy, B. Spahr, C. Dolheimer, D. Craw- ford, F. Swope, R. Shcllcnbcrger, C. Bentzel. Second Row: M. Burgard, M. Myers, J. Shoemaker, M. Brant- ley, D. Himes, M. Altland, B. Schimmel, J. Hoke, S. Lescallcet, G. Jacobs, Mr. Wchler. Third Row: Mrs. Gidion, K. Stambaugh, J. Redding, J. Laughman, M. Arcndt, G. Altland, J. Chronister, C. Harper, L. Sparks, L. Emig. Fourth Row: G. Alwine, P. Rhineharc, F. Hull, A. Snyder, K. Ostrom, M. Starner, C. Myers, M. Walker, K. Hess, B. Cox. Fifth Row: H. Boring, M. Kemper, R. Tosten, R. Eichclbcrger, G. Hoffeins, H. Claybaugh, D. Rosenzwcig, J. Wallace, B. Miller. Sixth Row: R. Macby, J. Brown, P. Rohr- baugh, C. Wolfe, R. Reynolds, L. Boyer. At last we have attained our goal to become Freshmen of the East Berlin High School. The upperclassmen try to push us around, but we can take all their kid- ding. Our chance will come when we are seniors, and then watch us boss”! Our advisers are Mrs. Sara Gideon and Mrs. Dorothy Grove. The work seems to be coming from all of the teachers at the same time. We burn the candle until late at night to get good marks. Nevertheless, we are willing to work hard and make the Class of ’57” be long remembered in East Berlin High School history. The officers for 1953-54 are, Barbara Spahr, President; Carol Dolheimer, Vice-President; Donald Crawford, Treasurer; Peggy Murphy, Secretary. OFFICERS Secretary. Second Row: D. Crawford, Treasurer. Page 44 EIGHTH First Row: B. Bankert, W. Starner, L. Ingle, J. Lillich, vice-president; I. Leib. president; L. Wrights, sec retary-treasurer; D. Sipes, L. Albright, M. Starner, K. Klinedinst. Second Row: Mr. Thompson, S. Stoner C. Lentz, D. Nitchman, S. Haar, R. Crone, W. Haverstick, D. Kroft, S. Weaver, S. Wire, Mrs. Marian Ben choff, adviser. Third Row: S. Kaiser, R. Wolfe, V. Ellsworth, E. Loper, C. Hoover, J. Eckcnrodc, E. Witter E. Miller, W. Bowen, L. Laughman. Fourth Row: R. Keller, R. Brodbeck, D. Chronister, J. McMaster C. Miller, L. Aldinger, D. Jacobs, R. Grove, M. Milburn, I). Snedeger. Fifth Row: ID. Hoffman, J. Tresselt R. Wolf, R. Myers, II. Hull, F. Innerst, M. Parr, I. Forry, D. Witter, V. Shellcman. Sixth Row: G. Stam baugh, R. Sponscller, W. Myers, G. Becker, R. Shafer, G. Peiffer, R. Spangler, P. Spangler, N. Thomas, T Baker. SEVENTH First Row: D. Jacobs, L. Spahr, G. Stambaugh, R. Berkheimer, R. Myers, treasurer; L. King, vice-president; C. Chronister, secretary; R. Yealy, historian; Q. Miller, R. Dolheimcr, B. Kindt. Second Row: Mr. Thomas Schade, adviser; R. Harris, J. Witter, F. Groupe, J. Inskip, J. Rodgers, L. Witters, B. Harbold, R. Warm- pier, L. Berkheimer, W. Miller. Third Row: S. Mvers, I. Rcsh, R. Jacobs, D. Crawford, J. March, B. Top- per, K. Snyder, J. Chronister, J. Shaffer. Fourth Row: K. Zeigler, J. Brown. Fifth Row: S. Lentz, J. Henry, J. Jacobs, C. Kling, W. Wenschhof, H. Ferrencc, S. Boyer. Sixth Row: J. Cook, J. Brantley, D. Shaberly, H. Doherty. Not present when picture was taken: L. Shellenbcrger, president. Page 45 Mr. George Wehler Mr. Jack Taylor And Departing Leave Behind Us .... ” This year we lost two of our favorite teachers, Mr. Jack Taylor and Mr. George Wehler. There was sadness in our hearts as we extended our last formal good-byes to each. No more would their helpful sen-ices be rendered to us as one friend to another on a school basis. Mr. Taylor, who left us at the end of October, taught English to six classes. He aided the coach in soccer the first semester, and also drove the bus to transport the boys to and from the games. In the past years of his teaching at East Berlin, he was assistant coach to the basketball squads, and gave much assistance to the baseball team. He served on the athletic commission, and was an adviser to the eighth grade. Also serving as an adviser to the eighth grade was Mr. Wehler, the man who was always there to support any school activities. Much advice was given by Mr. Wehler as a friend as well as a teacher. During hid long service as the Junior High School mathematics teacher, he greatly aided students even in their personal problems. To these two men, we, the student body of East Berlin High School, are greatly indebted for their treasured advice, their wonderful help, and for the memories they left here with us. Page 46 CONEWAGO CAPERS” Our faithful hall patrol. They keep everybody stepping ... At this point of the basketball game, everybody looks bored. Perhaps it’s time out . . . The future men of East Berlin High School. Cute little things, aren’t they . . . That man on the poster must be a real doll. Is he, girls . . . Nothing camera-shy about this little group. Some look very serious about it, though . . . You alone, you alone. That’s what everybody is singing to Tom right now. Page 47 Hail! Alma Mater! Our Praise to Thee We Give .. . Page 49 Student Council . . . . First Row: N. Jacobs, M. Shcllenberger, D. Myers, G. Gruver, N. Miller, J. Danner, C. Lentz, L. Wrights, S. Wire. Second Row: S. Cook, T. Arendt, Mr. Thomas Schade (adviser), M. Moul, R. Miller, E. Stimer, S. Hull, D. Himes, J. Hoke, B. Schimmel, R. Roland, Mr. Charles Hash (Adviser), L. Krall. SOCIAL COMMITTEE — Seated: N. Jacobs, G. Gruver, SAFETY COMMITTEE — Seated: J. Hoke, S. Hull, D. M. Shellenberger. Standing: L. Krall, R. Roland. Myers. Standing: E. Stimer. Page 50 . . . . Student Council The Student Council is composed of class representatives who strive to solve student problems, better school conditions, promote harmony throughout the school and help govern school functions. The purpose of the organization is to develop leadership, to promote school inter- ests and co-operation, to encourage improve- ment in scholarship, to train for useful citi- zenship in general, to promote better con- duct, and to create a democratic form of mind.” The main council is made up of 21 students — six seniors, five juniors, four sophomores, three freshmen, two eighth graders and one seventh grader. Students must rank in the upper two-fifths of their respective classes in order to be eli- gible for membership in the council. Four original standing committees, com- posed of five members each, function through- out the year. These committees are: the Ath- letic Committee, which is in charge of intra- mural sports programs; the Social Commit- tee, which approves and schedules all social functions and money-making ideas; the Safe- ty Committee, which supervises patrolling the halls, fire drills, and air raid drills; and the Program Committee, which is in charge of planning noon-day programs and special dances. The advisers for this year are Mr. Thomas Schade and Miss Joan Pressler, and the offi- cers are Naomi Miller, president; Glenn Gruver, vice-president; Joyce Danner, secre- tary; and Dorothy Myers, treasurer. First Row: D. Myers, Treasurer; G. Gruver, Vice-Presi- dent; N. Miller, President; J. Danner, Secretary. Second Row: Advisers, Mr. Thomas Schade, Miss Joan Pressler, Mr. Charles Hash. PROGRAM COMMITTEE — Seated: S. Wire, M. Moul, ATHLETIC COMMITTEE — Seated: D. Himes, T. B. Schimmcl. Standing: J. Danner, S. Cook. Arendt, N. Gruver. Standing: C. I.entz, L. Wrights. Page 51 Reflector Staff . . . . First Row: J. Heikes, M. Moul, A. Mummert, S. Miller, S. Cook, M. Witter, E. Stockham, H. Tosten, J. Smith. Second Row: D. Haar, L. Krall, T. Arendt, D. Eerkheimer, P. Nickey, J. Ebersole, J. Baumgardner, S. Myers, E. Stimer, J. Danner, S. Ruppert, P. Schmuck, S. Hoke, E. Schmuck, M. Lefevcr. EDITORS — S. Miller, Assistant; S. Cook, Editor; M. Witter, Assistant. TYPISTS — P. Schmuck, S. Ruppert, H. Tosten. I Page 52 ♦ . . . Reflector Staff Through the coming years, when you look through this book of memories, remember that we who were on the Reflector Staff tried very hard to make it the very best book possible. The staff consisted of members who served last year and new members chosen by Sarah Cook and Mr. Ray- mond Carr during last year. Once organized, the vari- ous committees started gathering information of all kinds, doing the write-ups, selling subscriptions and everything that goes into making a yearbook. We held most of our meetings in room 25, with our very efficient editor-in-chief, Sarah Cook, presiding. Sarah stayed up till the wee hours of morning and lost lots of hair putting the main parts of the yearbook to- gether. On top of this, she helped solve our difficult problems, too! And, of course, we must not forget to give lots of well-earned credit to our excellent typists, Helen Tosten and Phyllis Schmuck, to Ada Mummert, our on the ball photographer,” and to the business mana- ger, art editors, and all the other hard-working stu- dents on the staff. If, by any chance, you heard anything about our. difficult problems, you know that one of the really tough ones was that concerning the dedication. We had some rather fiery discussions about it and about other topics throughout the book. However, it was these discussions that we really enjoyed when we could get the ideas of the other staff members and present our own. We had lots of fun looking at and discus- sing the pictures which were to go into the Reflector! We encountered difficulties choosing them because of limited space in the yearbook, but, as you can see, we made decisions and we hope you like them. Because our very capable adviser, Miss Joan Pressler, arrived late we didn’t get an early start on our work, but with her excellent guidance we lost no time get- ting started after her arrival. Miss Pressler was very much concerned with our problems and gave much of her time helping solve them. We are deeply grateful to her. Thus, you are looking at the finished product of our working staff members and, we hope, enjoying it. ARTISTS — J. Ebersole, E. Stimer, A. Mummert, S. Myers, D. Berkheimer. ATHLETICS — J. Heikes, D. Haar, T. Arendt, L. Krall. BUSINESS — Seated: S. Hoke, J. Smith, E. Stock- ham, M. Moul, P. Nickey. Standing: E. Schmuck, M. Lefever, J. Baumgardner, J. Danner. Page 53 Majorettes . . . . Did you ever stand on a street corner waiting for a parade to start? If you did, you know what it is like to lok for the first band to come along and, naturally, the first thing that you see when the hand rounds the corner are the majorettes. Well, here comes the East Berlin High School Band and leading the majorettes is Eileen Stimer. She was chosen unanimously as leader. In front of her are our two little friends, Andrea Heusner and Fred Baker. They are the smallest major- ettes East Berlin has ever had and the main feature of the majorette section. Following our leader we will find Mary Shellen- berger and Dorothy Myers in the first row, and in the second row there will be Arlene Halloway and Mary Lefever. I think you will agree with me that we have quite a majorette section. Page 54 . . . . 'The Bandbox 4. Why the sour face, girls? 5. The camera caught them by surprise. 6. Looks like the band fell asleep. 1. Marilyn and her sweet sax. 2. Our faithful clarinet section. 3. The future Louie Armstrongs. Page 55 Senior Band . . . . First Row: M. Lefever, E. Stimer, D. Myers. Second Row: D. Berkheimer, L. Altland, J. Ebersole, S. Hull, M. Moul, J. Smith, J. March, G. Eyster, R. Brandt, S. Cook. Third Row: Mr. Earl Ward, L. Wrights, P. Schmuck, J. Pagel, M. Kunkel, W. King, F. Hull, C. Myers, S. Inskip, B. Cox, K. Ostrom, S. Staub. Fourth Row: H. Baker, G. Sipes, L. King, C. Bentzel, P. Murphy, E. Laird, M. Lefever, H. Wrights, S. Hoke, M. Holloway, E. Bollinger, J. Stock. Fifth Row: A. Mummert, G. Gruver, L. Krall, H. Altland, T. Arendt, M. Resh, K. Crawford, I). Straley, B. Schimmel, B. Moul. Time out . . . Listen! Rat-a-ta-tat , . . rat-a-ta-tat ...” The snappy beat of the drums, the fancy strut of the majorettes, and none other than the East Berlin High School Band is marching by! The Senior Band is under the direction of Mr. Earl Ward. Each member of the band strives to play his part well. As a result, our band won second prize this year at the York Hallowe’en parade. The band has marched in various other parades, including the Christmas parade at Hanover to welcome Santa Claus, and last summer played for numerous picnics and car- nivals. Two major highlights during the present year were the Christmas Concert and the Annual Spring Concert, and a number of players from each section of the band were invited to participate in the Adams County Band Festival. Besides the individual goals of achieving member- ship in the County Band, or the District Band, or even the State Band, a new goal has been established for all members of the local organization. The goal is new uniforms, and the members of the band are determined to march out their shoes to attain it! Officers for the current year were: Glenn Gruver, president; Janet Pagel, vice-president; Mary Moul, treasurer; and Ada Mummert, secretary. Page 56 . . . . Junior Band First Row: P. Murphy, J. Inskip, J. March, L. King, L. Aldinger, B. Cox, B. Schimmel, M. Lobaugh, G. Hull. Second Row, J. Eshelman, I. Lillich, R. Harris, J. Hunter, H. Fcrrence, C. Wallace, R. Ecker, W. Krall, G. Mummert. Third Row, Mr. Earl Ward, J. Eshelman, C. Bentzel, J. Cook, R. Jacobs, J. Jacobs, C. Chronister. Fourth Row: C. Myers, F. Hull, K. Ostrom. The musically inclined students of East Berlin High School let Mr. Earl Ward know of their ambitions, and he gives them the chance to show him the talents that they possess. But it takes more than wishing to become musicians capable of joining the Senior Band. We are willing to work like busy bees to have the privilege of belonging to the advanced Senior Band. So stop your dreaming and wishing, and start do- ing something about it! Let Mr. Ward know of your talents, and he will teach you how to play an instru- ment. It will be no time at all until you, too, can play in the Senior Band. Our work is never finished, and, as you know1, prac- tice makes perfect. This very hard-working group played at the annual Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. Page 57 Practice makes perfect! Mixed Chorus . . . . First Row: E. Schmuck, N. Baublitz, D. Berkheimer, S. Hull, G. Spahr, P. Seifert, M. Witter, A. Mummert, S. Inskip, S. Berkheimer, N. Shearer, G. Sipes. Second Row: Mrs. Dorothy Elgin, J. Pagel, S. Hoke, J. Smith, C. Wolf, N. Jacobs, G. Snyder, S. Dolheimer, S. Miller, B. Jacobs, M. Danner, P. Schmuck. Third Row: G. Nickey, R. Miller, S. Cook, L. Wallace, M. Lefevcr, D. Spangler, P. Nickey, M. Holloway, M. Moul, E. Bollinger, S. Showers. Fourth Row: P. Brantley, H. Baker, R. Brandt, D. Gemmill, J. I.eib, L. Altland, H. Wrights, M. Wagner, J. Ebersole, E. Laird. Fifth Row: R. Roland, L. Seifert, C. Myers, H. Altland, D. Wagner, H. Cleaver, C. Mcssinger, G. Gruvcr, L. Krall, J. Danner. Sixth Row: R. Witter, R. Jacobs, R. Grove, T. Arendt, R. Smith, R. McGregor, M. Newcomer, R. Stoner, M. Lefever. ’Do, Ti, La, So, Fa, Me, Ra, Do.” Yes, it is 2:45 and time for Senior Chorus practice. The Senior Chorus is a combination of the Boys' and Girls’ Choruses, which are composed of members of the sophomore, junior or senior classses. Under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Elgin, with Sarah Cook and Janet Pagel at the piano, the chorus has had a very busy year. Beside practicing for the two annual concerts, one of which was held at Christmas and the other in the Spring, the chorus was a television attraction at Christmas time. On December 23, the chorus members journeyed to Harrisburg and were seen on WHP-TV from 4:30 to 5:30 P. M. There were also solos, duets, and an octet offered by members of the chorus. After Christmas, the chorus started rehearsals for the annual operetta which was held on March 6. The name of the operetta was Meet Arizona.” On February 24, twelve members of the chorus were part of the Adams County Music Festival, which was held at Delonc Catholic High School, McSherrystown. Yes, it is a lot of work and takes hours of practice, but it really is worth it. Don’t you think so? Page 58 Back from the television show . . . ♦ . . Girls’ Chorus First Row: E. Schmuck, N. Baublitz, D. Berkheimer, S. Hull, J. Pagel, M. Danner, M. Witter, A. Mummert, S. Inskip, S. Berkheimer, N. Shearer. Second Row: Mrs. Dorothy Elgin, S. Hoke, J. Smith, N. Jacobs, R. Miller, E. Bollinger, G. Snyder, S. Dolheimer, S. Miller, B. Jacobs. Third Row: G. Nickey, S. Cook, L. Wallace, M. Lefever, D. Spangler, P. Nickey, M. Holloway, M. Moul, E. Laird, P. Schmuck. Fourth Row: H. Baker, R. Brandt, J. Danner, D. Gemmill, M. Lefever, L. Altland, H. Wrights, M. Wagner, J. Ehersole. Did you hear some sweet, high-toned voices? That must have been the Girls’ Chorus prac- ticing for one of their many activities of the year. It is hard to say for just what they were prac- ticing. It could have been for the Television or Christmas Concert, both of which were held in December, or if you heard them in February, it might have been for the operetta, Meet Ari- zona. Then again, if you happened to have been around school in May, you probably heard the girls rehearsing for the Spring Concert. Yes, they have worked hard and practiced long, but under the skillful direction of Mrs. Dorothy Elgin, the girls have been repaid by a successful year and the satisfaction of a job well done. Left foot — right toot; keep time girls! Page 59 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Boys’ Chorus First Row: J. Pagel, pianist; C. Wolf, R. Roland, C. Messinger, G. Spahr, J. Leib, L. Krall, P. Seifert, G. Sipes, Mrs. Dorothy Elgin. Second Row: G. Gruver, H. Cleaver, H. Altland, R. Witter, R. Stoner, D. Wagner, C. Myers, L. Seifert. Third Row: M. Newcomer, R. McGregor, R. Smith, P. Brantley, S. Showers, T. Arendt, R. Grove, R. Jacobs. Our hard-working chorus pianists, Janet Pagel and Sarah Cook, in a moment of rest. The Boys’ Chorus is made up of boys in the sophomore, junior and senior classes. With the chorus taking part in the television show, the Christmas Con- cert, and the operetta, Meet Arizona, the boys have been kept busy during the year. Several of the boys, also, had solos, and some were part of the octet on the television show'. Six of the local chorus members were invited to parti- cipate as members of County Chorus in the Adams County Music Festival, held at Delone Catholic High School, February 24. Yes. the boys have been very busy- practicing for all of these programs, but they have done a very good job with Mrs. Dorothy Elgin as their di- rector, and Janet Pagel as accompanist. Page 60 ♦ ♦ . . Girls' Junior Chorus First Row: L. Albright, J. Rodgers, D. Nitchman, J. Shafer, R. Wampler, B. Topper, S. Myers, S. Wire, J. Witter, L. Witters, V. Ellsworth. Second Row: D. Gemmill, B. Gemmill, B. Spahr, J. Hoke, W. Wenschhof, R. Brodbcck, J. McMaster, M. Myers, M. Burgard, I). Dubbs, G. Jacobs, Mrs. Elgin. Third Row: S. Lescalleet, D. Jacobs, D. Witter, M. Brantley, I. Forry, M. Milburn, C. Miller, J. Shoemaker, 1). Chronister. Fourth Row: C. Dolhcimer, J. Chronister, M. Altland, C. Harper, G. Altland, M. Arendt, J. Laughman, L. Aldinger, J. Redding, R. Grove. Fifth Row: K. Hess, M. Walker, B. Miller, H. Boring, M. Kemper, J. Wallace, H. Hull, M. Starner, P. Rhinehart, G. Alwine. Junior Chorus, this year, was larger than it had been for quite a few years. Even though the chorus has not taken part in the annual concerts, there has been great interest shown by all the members. Six of the girls are practicing hard in hope that they may be chosen to fill the vacancies when the Senior girls have graduated. If you happened to be near the audi- torium when the chorus was practic- ing, I think you would agree that they sound good with Mrs. Dorothy Elgin as director, and Drena Gemmill as ac- companist. Drena Gemmill, the future pianist for Junior and Senior Chorus. Page 61 Boys’ Junior Chorus . . . . First Row: R. Berkheimer, R. Miller, R. Harris, C. Chronister, R. F.cker, R. Jacobs, Q. Miller, L. Berkheimcr, W. Miller, G. Stambaugh, R. Dolhcimcr. Second Row: R. Shcllcnbcrger, F. Swope, D. Himes, L. Sparks, H. Ferrencc, K. Stambaugh, L. Emig, R. Jacobs, W. Mummert, C. Myers. Third Row: L. Boyer, R. Tostcn, A. Snyder, R. F.ichelberger, D. Craw- ford, G. Hoftheins, J. Cook, H. Claybaugh, I). Rosenzwcig. Fourth Row: D. Gemmill, R. Reynolds, C. Wolf, P. Rohr- baugh, J. Brown, R. Maeby, Mrs. Elgin. If you happened to be in the audi- torium on Wednesday, the eighth period, that was the Junior Chorus you heard rehearsing on the stage. This year, there were quite a few boys who were members of the chorus. Although the chorus did not take part in the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts, six of the boys were part of the Adams County Music Fes- tival at Delone Catholic High School, on February 17. Yes, the boys have really been practicing, for they are looking for- ward to becoming part of the Senior Chorus in future years, and taking part in all the activities of the Senior Chorus. It seems as though Mrs. Dorothy Elgin, their director, will have a hard job choosing the boys who will be most capable of becoming members of the Senior Chorus. Our future operetta stars. Don’t pop a tonsil, boys! Page 62 . . . Junior Red Cross First Row: J. Inskip, Mrs. Sara Gideon, R. McGregor, L. Altland, S. Miller, R. Stoner, C. I.entz, R. Yealy, S. Myers, Second Row: B. Miller, I. Forry, D. Jacobs, M. Holloway, M. Moul, I). Forry, A. Snyder, C. Dolhcimer, M. Lefever, R. Roland, R. Smith, T. Brantley, W. Mummert, J. I.illich. Two by two and away we go! That's the way this little organization works. We come in two’s from each home- room and work together on projects for the benefit of others. The first job for the Junior Red Cross this year was to enroll the school in the annual membership drive with a total of $30. After that, we filled thirty-eight gift boxes to send overseas. We also made fifty Thanks- giving favors to send to the county office, which they later distributed, and fifty Christmas favors which went to an Army hospital, along with forty dozen Christmas cookies. As a group, we gave Mrs. Helen Julius, the school nurse and Home Nursing teacher, $7 to provide funds for her Home Nursing class. Under the guidance of Mrs. Sara Gideon, and with the leadership of Sandra Miller, president; Ralph Mc- Gregor, vice-president; Ronald Stoner, treasurer; and Louise Altland, secrc- ary, the Junior Red Cross has strived to lend a helping hand to all those persons who have needed it. S. Miller, president; L. Altland, secretary; R. McGregor, vice-president. Absent: R. Stoner, treasurer. Page 63 ♦ ♦ ♦ Tri-Hi-Y ♦ First Row: Mrs. Sara Gideon, D. Spangler, J. Danner, S. Hoke, J. F.bersole, S. Dolheimer, H. Baker, D. Haar. Second Row: N. Baublitz, G. Fidler, A. Mummcrt, M. Danner, I). Myers, J. Smith, G. Roland. Third Row: S. Berkheimer, M. Shellenberger, P. Elicker, N. Jacobs, L. Ruppert, G. Emig, H. Wrights. Fourth Row: D. Chronister, M. Moul, A. Wantz, L. Altland, J. King, D. Inskip. Fifth Row: L. Wallace, M. Lefever, D. Gemmill. Pure thoughts, pure words, pure actions.” This slogan helps to guide the Senior Tri-Hi-Y towards its purpose, to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character.” This organization, advised by Mrs. Sara Gideon, is an active service club. During the Christmas season the girls filled stockings with toys and sent them to Elizabethtown Children’s Clinic and Mont Alto. In October, nine girls attended the Older Girls' Conference in Lemoyne, and Jane F.bersole was elected vice-president from our district for next year. During the earlier part of the year, Mr. Theo- dore Townsend, a representative of our district, gave a talk on projects the club could present. Officers for the year were: Shirley Hoke, presi- dent; Joyce Danner, vice-president; Jane Ebersole, secretary; Darlene Spangler, treasurer; Sally Dol- heimer, chaplain, and Helen Baker, sergeant-at- arms. Seated: J. Ebersole, secretary; S. Hoke, president; J. Danner, vice-president. Standing: S. Dolheimer, chap- lain; H. Baker, sergeant-at-arms; D .Spangler, treasurer. Page 64 ♦ . . . Tricky Teens First Roy: M. Arendt, D. Nitchman, S. Wire, B. Spahr, C. Dolheimer, S. Haar. Second Row: B. Gemmill, S. I.escalleet, M. Myers, J. Hoke, D. Dubbs, G. Jacobs, V. Ellsworth. Third Row: M. Burgard, J. Laughman, C. Harper, M. Altland, J. Shoemaker, B. Shimmel. Fourth Row: M. Brantley, L. Aldinger, G. Alwine, J. Chronister, J. Redding. Third Row: M. Kemper, G. Altland, B. Cox, K. Hess. Second Row: M. Starner, Miss Miller, K. Ostrom. Carole Dolheimer, secretary; Barbara Spahr, president; Doris Nitchman, treasurer; Sandra Wire, vice-president Have you noticed the flowers at the windows? Did you participate in the dancing lessons or eat any of that delicious home-made candy? All these activities and others are the result of the Tricky Teens loyalty to their objectives, to seek, to find, to share. Yes, this club has really gotten off to a flying start. The Tricky Teens, advised by Miss Mildred Miller, sent favors to a convalescent home for their Thanksgiving project. An annual affair jointly shared and anticipated by the Tricky Teens and Junior-Hi-Y is the Junior Formal Dance. This dance is presented every spring for the Junior High School. It is semi-formal and is not only a social function but gives the students their first en- counter at a formal affair. Officers for the year were: Barbara Spahr, presi- dent; Sandra Wire, vice-president; Carol Dolheim- er, secretary; Doris Nitchman, treasurer. Page 65 Senior Hi-Y . . . . First Row: L. Krall, N. Groupc, R. Roland, E. Stockham, P. Brantley, R. Witter. Second Row: R. Jacobs, H. Aliland, G. Gruvcr, L. Obcrlandcr, I). Glatfelter. Ihird Row: Mr. Raymond Fissel, T. Arendt, R. Mc- Gregor, D. Wagner, D. Klincdinst. Seated: R. McGregor, Secretary; E. Stockham, President; P. Brantley, Vice President. Standing: R. Roland, Treasurer; N. Groupe, Chaplain. The Conewago Senior Hi-Y Club is once again en- joying a very active year under the advisement of Mr. Raymond Fissel, who has been active in Hi-Y work for nearly thirty years. The club is affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Young Men's Christian Association and is open to all boys who do their best to live up to the club purpose: to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. At Hi-Y meetings lively discussions are held on many subjects. Every year the club participates in Teen Talk,” receiving a banner for participation. At the present time the club is the proud possessor of several such banners. As a service project, the Hi-Y club has undertaken the job of painting the boys’ locker room. The club is also making plans for a social program. One of the highlights of the year is the Annual State Y. M. C. A. Older Boys' Conference, which was held December 4 to 6, 1953, at Lewistown, Pennsyl- vania. Fourteen boys and Mr. Fissel attended this con- ference. At the conference Lanny Oberlander served as vice-president of the conference and was re-elected for next year’s conference. The officers for the year were Edwin Stockham, president; Paul Brantley, vice-president; Ralph Mc- Gregor, secretary; Robert Roland, treasurer; Nelson Groupe, chaplain; and Mr. Raymond Fissel, adviser. Page 66 ♦ ♦ . . Junior Hi-Y First Row: E. Miller, J. Eckenrode, A. Snyder, J. Leib, J. Lillich, R. Reynolds, L. Wrights. Second Row: R. Berkheimer, L. Ingle, G. Stambaugh, R. Harris, R. Ecker, C. Chronister, R. Jacobs, L. Berkheimer. Third Row: J. Jacobs, R. Keller, L. Laughman, J. Ostrom, S. Kaiser, C. Hoover, C. Myers, R. Dolheimer. Fourth Row: D. Roscnzweig, D. Crawford, T. Brantley, D. Hoffman, T. Doherty, M. Kunkle. Fifth Row: Mr. Fissel, G. Becker, J. Cook, G. Hoffheins, J. Brown. Seated: L. Wrights, Secretary; J. Leib, President; J. Lillich, Program Chairman. Standing: E. Miller, Chaplain; J. Eckenrode, Treasurer. The Conewago Junior Hi-Y Club is actually a younger brother of the Senior Hi-Y Club. The pur- pose and platform are the same for both clubs. Several of the boys attended the Older Boys’ Conference at Lewistown, Pennsylvania, from December 4 to 6, 1953. The club has lively discussions and has several projects such as packing gift boxes for the needy at Christmas time. Mr. Raymond Fissel is the club’s adviser and helps the boys to assume the responsibilities of the Senior Hi-Y organization when they are eligible to become members of that club. The boys also participate in Teen Talk.” Every year the club holds a skating party plus other social activities. Officers for the year were James Leib, president; Jerry Lillich, vice-president; Larry Wrights, secretary; Jos Eckenrode, treasurer; Edgar Miller, chaplain; and Ronald Reynolds and Allan Snyder, sergeants-at-arms. Page 67 Future Homemakers of America First Row: Miss Helen Brown, R. Rinehart, N. Miller, G. Nickey. Second Row: D. Baker, G. Eyster, R. Miller. Third Row: M. Witter, M. Rubenstine. Fourth Row: P. Walker. Cherry Pie Queen, Naomi Miller, grins at the news . . . Those homemakers were at it again! Always ac- tive, this year the F. H. A., under the guidance of Miss Helen Brown, once more sponsored the annual Cherry Pie Contest, and the unusual Apple Pan Dowdy Con- test, in which Naomi Miller took first place honors and Grace Nickey second place honors. On December 10, over station WGF.T in Gettysburg, the club pre- sented a radio skit titled, Rebecca Goes Shopping for China. Highlighting the year’s events was the an- nual trip to the Farm Show where the F. H. A. mem- bers maintained a booth and offered homemaking demonstrations. Responsible for the aroma of roasted peanuts drift- ing through the halls and those melt-in-your-mouth baked goods, this year the girls offered something new — barbecues! Placed on sale twice each month as a money-making project for the club, the barbecues were a welcome attraction to hungry students. Officers for the year were: Naomi Miller, president; Roxey Rinehart, vice-president; Betty Nitchman, secre- tary and reporter; and Grace Nickey, treasurer and song leader. Page 68 Future Farmers of America First Row: G. Ruppert, R. Smith, H. Cleaver, G. Spahr, D. Boyer, R. Witter, L. Seifert, W. King. Second Row: C. Bentzel, P. Seifert, G. Wantz, M. May, C. Wolf, F. Swope, W. Mummert, Mr. Orner, Adviser. Third Row: R. Shellenberger, L. Emig, R. Tosten, L. Boyer, H. Claybaugh, R. Grove. Fourth Row: L. Sparks, 1). Redding, R. Eichelberger, G. Hoffheins, K. Stambaugh. The Future Farmers of America Club, under the supervision of Mr. Paul Orner, is for only the voca- tional agriculture students. Each member, according to state requirements, must have a supervised farm- ing program. This program includes raising farm animals or crops under the supervision of the voca- tional agricultural teacher. The F. F. A. members began their activities this year by attending the South Mountain Fair, where they took part in the annual judging contest. George Spahr won first prize in the tractor driving contest, and Robert Shellenberger won seventh prize in the dairy judging contest. During the month of October, sixteen greenhands were initiated, nine greenhands were raised to the Chapter Farmer Degree, and one Chapter Farmer De- gree was submitted to State Committee for the Key- stone Farmer Degree. A cider sale was also held. The club attended the State Farm Show at Harris- burg, and the area Winter Jamboree in January. In March and April they sold field and garden seeds. A Parent and Son Banquet was held near the close of the school term. The officers for the year 1953-54 are: president, Donald Boyer; vice-president, Robert Witter; secre- tary, Richard Smith; treasurer, George Spahr ;sentinel, Lome Seifert; and reporter, Wayne King. Wayne King, reporter; Donald Boyer, president; Richard Smith, secretary; George Spahr, treasurer; Harry Cleaver, chaplain; Robert Witter, vice presi- dent; Lome Seifert, sentinel. Page 69 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Library Club Working hard keeping the books in order and mended. Any additional information wanted? Al- most anything from A to Z is to be found in the library. There, a group of girls assisting the librarians are ready to help you select the book or books you need. These club girls are advised by Miss Mild- red Miller. They are the ones who order the necessary library materials, check the books in and out, mend the damaged books, keep the books and files arranged in alphabetical order, and keep the magazine racks supplied with the latest issues of various magazines. In fact, the members of the Library Club do their best to keep the library in tip-top” order. The only qualification needed to become a member of the club is an interest in books and book lamin’.” Page 70 The busy little beavers work overtime! . . . . Safety Patrol First Row: J. Eshelman, C. Carbaugh, C. Wallace, J. Fshelman, Mr. Richard Watkins. Second Row: W. Miller, C. Chronister, C Myers, R. Crone, F. Innerst. Third Row: W. Krall, J. Hunter, R. Jacobs, T. Baker, G. Pciffer. What would we do without the Safety Patrol? Have you ever wondered why we cross the streets near school safely? The Safety Patrol takes great pride in their job, and why? Their job is protecting our safety. Regardless of weather conditions, the Safe- ty Patrol is always faithfully and efficiently on the job w'hen we arc going to and from school. Being one of the most important organiza- tions in our school, the Safety Patrol has be- come a part of our school life. So well have the students and teachers cooperated in the execution of this program, that not a single accident or near accident has resulted during the first half of the school year. Page 71 Our Safety Patrol means business! Page 72 Fond recollections Fill our hearts with cheer ♦ ♦ ♦ 9t Page 73 Soccer Team First Row: L. Krall, W. Miller, G. Spahr, L. Myers, N. Groupe, I). Wildasin, G. Sipes. Second Row: W. Haverstick, G. Gruver, H. Cooley, D. Wagner, E. Ensor, R. Roland, L. Oberlander, K. Klinedinst, Coach Diviney. Third Row: R. McGregor, P. Brantley, I). Klinedinst, C. Myers, M. Newcomer, H. Altland. East Berlin---------------0 East Berlin---------------2 East Berlin---------------0 East Berlin-------------- 1 East Berlin---------------2 North York-------------3 Dillsburg -------------2 Spring Grove---------- 1 Manchester_____________2 Dover -----------------3 East Berlin-------------- 1 East Berlin---------------0 East Berlin---------------0 East Berlin-------------- 1 East Berlin---------------0 North York-------------3 Dillsburg ------------ 1 Spring Grove-----------1 Manchester------------ 1 Dover ---------------- 1 A member of the Adams County Scholastic Soccer League, the local team was right in there kicking this year! A more favorable sport one couldn’t find, for soccer is a straight to the shins game where you don’t fool around! Have you seen Coach Jake Diviney when he’s showing new plays? He’s a wow” on the soccer field! The lettermen this year were as follows: Captain, Ralph McGregor, fullback, goalie; Glenn Gruver, line; Donald Klinedinst, line; Paul Brantley, fullback; Marlin Newcomer, halfback; William Mille halfback; Robert Roland, halfback; Lanny Oberlander, wing; Nelson Groupe, wing; George Spahr, fullback; Harold Altland, goalie; Harold Cooley, line; Laverne Krall, line; and Larry Myers, line. Mr. Diviney shows Georgie how to make those goals. Page 74 ♦ . . Varsity Basketball First Row: C. Chronister, Manager; L. Myers, D. Wagner, H. Altland, J. Leib, N. Groupe. Second Row: C. Wolf, D. Crawford, M. Kunkel, R. Jacobs, D. Wildasin, D. Himes, N. Thoman, Manager. The season for that nationally known game of basketball has finally arrived. Coach Diviney called for his ’'Indians and many basketball loving boys answered the call. The first few weeks of training were devoted to the loosening of those tight muscles. After that came the hard work on the fundamentals of basketball. Aiter this work, the Coach was ready to pick the team. Coach Diviney, knowing the team lacked potential height, turned his training toward speed and ball control. The boys got right down to business knowing that there was a tough season ahead. The team, sparked by Snap Gruver and Mac” McGregor, showed promising results for the season. The squad was put to its first test by its exhibition games. This is how Coach Diviney got his first look at the courageous Indians. The team, even though los- ing all the exhibition games, started the league season by winning easily over Newville with a score of 63-37. The winning of that first league game so inspired the Coach and the boys that they continued at a fast pace and finished with a season better-than-average record. Page 75 First steps in ballet . . . Varsity Basketball . . Paul Skip” Brantley Glenn Snap” Gruver Ralph Mac” McGregor Yea Cherry!” My hero! Get that rebound! Page 76 ■ ■ . . . . Varsity Basketball Harold Buzz Cooley Lanny Sam'’ Oberlander Ronald Doc Stoner Yea Steel!” Coming up, fellows! Old timers . . . Page 77 Varsity Basketball Robert Bob” Roland William Bill” Miller Laverne 'Reds Krall Donald Stew” Klinedinst SCHEDULE December 1 — Kennard Dale------------ Home December 3 — Kennard Dale------------ Away December 8 — Delonc _________________ Home December 11 — York Catholic----------- Home December 15 — York Catholic----------- Away December 22 — West York_______________ Home December 29 — Alumni _________________ Home January 5 — Ncwville --------------- Home January 8 — Fairfield -------------- Away January 12 — York Springs------------- Away January 15 — New Oxford_______________ Home January 19 — Boiling Springs--------- Away January 22 — Littlestown------------- Away January 26 — Biglerville ------------ Home January 29 — Newville --------------- Away February 2 — Fairfield -------------- Home February 5 — York Springs------------- Home February 9 — New Oxford--------------- Away February 12 — Boiling Springs--------- Home February 16 — Littlestown ------------ Home February 19 — Biglerville ------------ Away Page 78 Jr. Varsity Basketball First Row: C. Chronister, R. Roland, H. Cooley, P. Brantley, R. McGregor, D. Klincdinst. Second Row: L. Oberlander, W. Miller, L. Krall, R. Stoner, G. Gruver, N. Thoman. At the beginning of December, eleven boys came out for the Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Practice was resumed after the team had been selected. The first game with Kennard-Dale, the J-Vees put up a good fight, but because of their shortness they failed to win, still looking for a better season. However, they didn't have to wait long, for at the next game with Delone, they topped them by a score of 49-45 in favor of East Berlin Junior Varsity. The coach, Jake Diviney, who is beginning to feel a little more hopeful, realizes that his little J-Vees may have a good season after all. It seems that the high scorers throughout the season so far have been Dodo” Altland, Larry Myers, and Mert Groupe. Although the others haven’t scored as much, they did their share by showing their teamwork. The J-Vees are looking forward to winning the rest of their games this season, if they keep up the good work, which we believe they will. Mr. Orncr, the Ag. teacher, assists the coach in practice and at the games. Although Mr. Orner is a greeny” at basketball, he is learning very quickly, and we hope to have a good Varsity basketball team produced out of the Junior Varsity players of this year for next year. SCHEDULE January 5 — Newvillc __________________ Home January 12 — York Springs_______________ Away January 19 — Boiling Springs____________ Away January 26 — Biglerville _______________ Home February 2 — Fairfield _________________ Home February 9 — New Oxford ________________ Away February 16 — Littlestown _______________ Away Page 79 Girls' Basketball First Row: Mrs. Marian Benchoff, S. Dolhcimer, D. Haar, J. Lerew, S. Inskip, A. Mummert, M. Reynolds, D. Myers. Second Row: M. Shellenbcrger, H. Altland, F. Hull, A. Wantz, B. Spahr, M. Lefever, S. Gibbs, D. Forry; Managers, R. Groupe, S. Hoke. Under the direction of Mrs. Marian Benchoff, and the two managers, Shirley Hoke and Reba Groupe, the East Berlin Girls' Basketball Team proved a success by playing as one unit with fine spirit and co-operation. At the opening of the season, Coach Benchoff had approximately forty aspirants reporting for the varsity squad. Knuckling down to instructions in exercise and ball handling, the final team was composed of fourteen members who saw a lot of fast action during the season. East Berlin can be proud of its seven forwards and seven guards who continually gave their, rivals stiff competition coupled with a fine display of enthusiasm and good sportsmanship. The schedule for the season included the Alumni, Fairfield, New Oxford, I.ittlestown, Newville, York Springs, Boiling Springs, and Biglervillc. Jump girls! Around and around we go! Page 80 . Intramural Basketball ♦ ♦ Intramural basketball referees — Kneeling: D. Haar. M. Lefever. Standing: N. Groupe, R. Roland. R. Jacobs, L. Krall, L. Myers, J. Leib, H. Altland. Wildcats—First Row: R. Ecker, C. Hoover, W. Bowen, K. Zeigler. Second Row: R. Yealey, R. Sheafer, C Chronister. Gosh! Why is everyone in such a hurry to get into the gym? Oh, now 1 remember! Today is the first intramural basketball game and everyone is in a hurry to get a good seat. Intramural basketball is scheduled and governed by the Program Committee of the Student Council. The games are played during the dinner hour, and any interested pupil may participate. The contests arc refereed by Varsity players, and the team winning the most games is declared champion. This program is set up to provide entertainment as well as exercise for students in grades seven through twelve. Teams participating in the intramural program are: (boys) Blackhawks, Moonshiners, Boycotts, Irish, and Wildcats; (girls) Robins, Sparrows, Orioles, and Martins. Page 81 Intramural Basketball Irish—First Row: J. Leib, R. Moul, V. Myers, S. Kaiser. Second Row: Q. Miller, E. Witters, L. Spahr. Moonshiners—First Row: R. Jacobs, J. Ostrom, R. Reynolds, S. Stoner. Second Row: R. Wolfe, H. Ferrence, D. Kroft. Bobcats—First Row: J. Cook, W. Haverstick, J. Jacobs. Second Row: B. Miller, K. Klinedinst, L. Berkheimer. Black Hawks—First Row: C. Myers, K. Stam- baugh, A. Snyder, Captain, L. Wrights. Second Row: R. Harris, L. Berkheimer, G. Stambaugh, J. Lillich. Page 82 . . . . Intramural Basketball Martins—D. Berkheimer, P. Nickey, S. Ruppert, Orioles—First Row: D. Chronister, G. Roland, S. M. Arendt, B. Spahr. Standing: S. Hull, F. Hull. Dolheimer, C Myers, N. Baker. Second Row: S. Inskip, M. Reynolds. SCHEDULE GIRLS Jan. 4—Robins vs. Sparrows Jan. 11—Orioles vs. Martins Jan. 18—Robins vs. Martins Jan. 25—Sparrows vs. Orioles Feb. 1—Robins vs. Orioles Feb. 8—Martins vs. Sparrows Feb. 15—Sparrows vs. Robins Feb. 22—Orioles vs. Martins Mar. 1—Martins vs. Robins Mar. 8—Orioles vs. Sparrows Mar. 15—Orioles vs. Robins Mar. 22—Sparrows vs. Martins BOYS Jan. 6—Moonshiners vs. Bobcats Jan. 7—Irish vs. Blackhawks Jan. 13—Irish vs. Blackhawks Jan. 14—Blackhawks vs. Wildcats Jan. 20—Wildcats vs. Bobcats Jan. 21—Moonshiners vs. Irish Jan. 27—Bobcats vs. Blackhawks Jan. 28—Irish vs. Wildcats Feb. 3—Blackhawks vs. Moonshiners Feb. 4—Wildcats vs. Bobcats Feb. 10—Moonshiners vs. Blackhawks Feb. 11—Bobcats vs. Wildcats Feb. 17—Irish vs. Moonshiners Feb. 18—Blackhawks vs. Bobcats Feb. 24—Wildcats vs. Irish Feb. 25—Moonshiners vs. Wildcats Mar. 3—Bobcats vs. Moonshiners Mar. 4—Irish vs. Bobcats Mar. 10—Blackhawks vs. Irish Mar. 11—Wildcats vs. Blackhawks Robins—First Row: J. Lerew, G. Emig, H. Baker, D. Baker, P. Elicker. Second Row: J. Hoke, C. Dolheimer, M. Burgard. Sparrows—First Row: E. Bollinger, D. Myers, J. Ebersole. Second Row: B. Jacobs, S. Hoke, J. Heikes. Page 83 Baseball . . . . '‘Snap” Gruver outruns a bunt down third base line. The 1952 season’s record may not be too impressive, but there was never a dull moment during the baseball season. During the month of April, Coach Jake” Diviney was working the boys hard, and the team was shaping gradual- ly with Dick” and Sonny” doing the pitching, the team was ready to start the season. The Indians fought hard the entire season. We are looking forward to a good season this year. The players were — Wayne Rodgers, Wayne,”, right field; Harvey Shimer, Sonny,” pitcher; Carl Fogle, Bupp,” first, pitcher; Junior Ensor, Tub”, catcher; Richard Smith, Smitty , pitcher; Edwin Stockham, Perce”, second; Donald Klinedinst, Stew , third; Glenn Gruver, Snap”, left field; William Miller, Bill”, right field; Ralph McGregor, Mac , first, pitcher; Marlin Newcomer, Newey”, third, centerfield; Donald Wagner, Don”, centerfield; Harold Cooley, Buzz , catcher; La- verne Krall, Reds”, shortstop. SCHEDULE Spring Grove 12 East Berlin 3 Boiling Springs 17 East Berlin 4 Fairfield 14 East Berlin 1 New Oxford .. _ 3 East Berlin ___ 2 Newville 8 East Berlin 5 Littlestown 15 East Berlin 14 Biglervillc 20 East Berlin 0 Boiling Springs 14 East Berlin 0 Biglerville 14 East Berlin — 0 York Springs 4 East Berlin 1 Page 84 First Baseman, Mac” McGregor, waits for a fast one from pitcher Bill Miller. Catcher Buzz” Cooley spots a high foul. It was long and high and a homerun by Miller! Page 85 Conewago Cheers!!! C. Dolheimer, H. Baker, J. Ebersole, S. Dolheimer, J. Hoke Coach Pep Fight steam Fifteen rahs For the boys On the team. Rah, rah, Rah, rah, rah (3 times) We got a T-E-A-M That’s on the B-E-A-M. We got a team That’s on the beam And hep to the jive. Come on team, Let’s skin 'em alive. 1-2-3 Who are we? Conewago Indians? Yes-sir-ree Cherry and Steel Fight, fight. Cherry and Steel Fight, fight. Who fight? We fight. Cherry and Steel Fight, fight. We got the hep. We got the pep. We got a T-E-A-M, Yea team. T-E-A-M, yea team. T-E-A-M, yea team. Page 86 Alma Mater HAIL, DEAR OLD EAST BERLIN! Noble, and strong. Now hear us raise Our hearts to thee in song. Thy name shall honored be; Long may it live! Hail! Alma Mater! Our praise to thee we give. Long may thy noble walls Echo memories dear. Fond recollections Fill our hearts with cheer. Loyal we’ll ever be Down to every man. Our love we give thee Our dear old East Berlin. Page 87 Everybody’s Getting Married! Everyone looks happy on marriage day! Everybody’s Getting Married was an entertaining farce in three acts! It transpired when Reginald D’Arcy inherited a large sum of money from his Aunt Agatha who owned and operated a matrimonial agency. At the time of her death, she had on her books the names of six women for whom she had promised to find suitable husbands. In her will she left Reginald the sum of one million dollars, providing that he fulfill the contract within one month. If he failed, the entire estate would go to the Home of Crippled Cats, an association founded by Miss D’Arcy. When Reginald learns of the will he calls Dean Garett and asks for assistance. Dean assures Reggie that he will get the six women married within a month even if he has to marry one himself. However, Reggie’s finance, Viola Compton, protests against this because it would prolong their marriage. Dean and Reggie succeed in fulfilling the require- ments my marrying off the six women within a month. Dean even marries one himself. This entertaining comedy was presented November 21, 1953, by the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. Dean Garrett: Carl Messinger; Reginald D’Arcy: Paul Brantley; Viola Compton: Sarah Cook; James: Robert Jacobs; Mr. Gordon: Harold Altland; Mrs. Lancaster: Sally Dolheimer; Mrs. Hardin: Mary Moul; Marie Blake: Shirley Hoke; Miss Effie Cramer: Mary Susan Danner; Dulcey Lane: Helen Baker; Mrs. O’Leary: Louise Wallace; Floppy’’ Smith: Glenn Gruver; Tip” McCarthy: Laverne Krall; Spike” Jones: Donald Glatfeller. Be careful, Carl! Page 88 The Play’s the Thing!” My Cousin from Sweden,” a one-act play, was a sophomore production that had 'em cheering! The operetta, Gypsp Rover,” featured that handsome couple, Helen Baker and Tom Arendt. For dream girls Sarah Cook and Shirley Hoke the operetta, ’’Gypsy Rover,” was really a ball! Page 89 Driver Education Rev. Amos Myers, York Springs High Scool Principal; Mr. Charles Hash, East Berlin High School Princi- pal; Mr. Elmer Gruver, East Berlin Supervising Principal; Mr. Richard Watkins, Driver Education Instruct- or; Mr. Bernard Anthony, President of Conewago Joint Board; Mr. Paul J. Lerew, Representative of Le- rew's Incorporated. Something new has been added to East Berlin High School this year! Drivers Education! A drivers education course is given to all pupils of the junior class. Other pupils who would like to learn to drive and are of age can take this subject. There are two different courses that can be taken: the classroom and behind the wheel course. A 1953 Ford Sedan, two-tone green with double clutch and brake for the safety of the pupils, has been donated by Lerew's Inc. of East Berlin. York Springs High School also uses this car in teaching their pupils how to drive. The instructor, Richard Watkins, probably has jumpy nerves after a day of trying to teach the students how to drive. Drivers Education courses have been added this year to make safer and better drivers on the highways and biways. It establishes firm, helpful habits and provides opportunities to point out the bad habits. In behind the wheel course, the pupils drive around the streets of East Berlin to learn general driving. They also learn to park, stop on a hill, turn in the street and handle the car in general traffic. Pupils are taken out of study hall only to drive. Students, when completing this course, take their drivers test at cither Gettysburg or York. In the classroom courses, we have studied anything from the operation of a modern vehicle to the changing of a tire. We have studied the parts of an engine and how each works. Our in- structor has even taken his car engine partially apart to show us how it runs. We have learned how to apply good sportsmanship to our driving and the distance it takes a car to stop at a different number of speeds. Booklets called Rules of the Road” were given for our classroom courses with compli- ments of Aero Oil Company, New Oxford. The students have also enjoyed several movies throughout the year on driving. Page 90 Jingle Page 91 Strictly Thinking about going around the world, kids? Or is it just to Europe? Drop us a card when you get there . . . Dear John, oh how I hate to write. So I'll just type if you don’t mind . . . Hey, boys! What’s so interesting, the book or the teacher? . . . Building a house, boys? Who’s the lucky girl? . . . Looks like these girls are fixing the furniture for those castles of the future. Watch out for your thumb, Rebecca! . . . Say, are you kids watching Page 92 Business!” that bird or looking across the table at each other? . . . I believe the F. W. A. has arrived. The Future Welders of America, that is . . . These girls are waiting for the men to slide down that fire pole. Don’t look so innocent . . . Brownies, Boyer and Chronistcr, won't stay after school tonight. Any- body else bring an apple for the teacher? . . . Holding hands and smiling for the camera, these little chicks take a pretty picture. Page 93 An Open Mr. Elmer M. Graver Supervising Principal Letter To the Members of the Class of 1954, Greetings: Quite often we hear someone bemoaning the fact that there arc no opportunities in this clay and age. People say that there are no more frontiers, either here in the good old United States of America or elsewhere. They say that everything worthwhile has been discovered; that science has been completely and thoroughly explored; that there are no more new fields to conquer. But are they correct? No! Never before in the history of the world have there been so many opportunities in all walks of life as there are today. We shall grant, however, that in-, numerable wonderful things have been discovered and invented since the turn of the century. Your grandparents have seen the electric lights, telephone, radio, airplane, and automobile evolve and come into common use. They have watched many electrical devices, developed and improved to where they are not only beautiful but of great service and convenience — miracles which we now accept as matters of fact. They have marveled and benefited by the progress in medicine, industry, science, and education. You, yourselves, have seen atomic energy, and electronics, including television, come into common usage. But in spite of all these develop- ments, I don't believe that the world has seen anything compared to what the coming genera- tions will experience. Right now there are more and greater opportunities than ever before in almost every field — ceilings are unlimited. This statement is true literally and figuratively. New developments and discoveries during the recent wars have opened many doors to new fields and broader horizons that have been scarcely touched; new fields that hold either happiness or destruction for future generations. It is up to the youth of today to see that the latter is not their lot. Men and women of tomorrow will lead the way in utilizing these new developments and discoveries will be the boys and girls of today who are preparing themselves for greater use- fulness to their fellowmen. Perhaps there was a time in the past when education and special training played no im- portant part in whether or not an individual could make a worthy contribution to a living civilization, but henceforth those who make the greatest contribution will be those who have taken advantage of every available educational facility and trained themselves best in the fields of their chosen work. Thus far you seniors have given a good account of yourselves, and I want to congratulate you. But you dare not quit; you must go on studying; learning, and applying your knowledge for the good of mankind. Remember, you have unlimited ceilings within your own capabilities. E. M. GRUVER, Supervising Principal Conewago Joint Schools Page 94 Patrons Henry M. Blatner Studio York, Pa. Abbottstown Grain Feed Store Abbottstown, Pa. Aero Oil Company New Oxford, Pa. Athletic Association East Berlin, Pa. V. Y. Brandt East Berlin, Pa. Cashman’s Hardware East Berlin, Pa. Penn Wood Heel Co. East Berlin, Pa. East Berlin National Bank East Berlin, Pa. People’s State Bank East Berlin, Pa. Shetter’s Restaurant East Berlin — New Oxford, Pa. Stenger’s Music House Hanover, Pa. Thomasville Stone Lime Thomasville, Pa. Union Emblem Company Palmyra, Pa. Page 95 V Patrons Baldwin-Mehring Esso Service Hanover, Pa. Eve’s Beauty Shop East Berlin, Pa. Mummert’s Garage East Berlin, Pa. Bang’s Shoe Score Hanover, Pa. Gentzler’s Grain Feed East Berlin, Pa. Nell’s Meat Market East Berlin, Pa. Boyer’s Garage East Berlin, Pa. Glatfelter’s Garage East Berlin, Pa. Allen S. Pressell Hanover, Pa. R. B. Boyer East Berlin, Pa. Glatfelter’s Grocery East Berlin, Pa. Prowell’s Millinery Hanover, Pa. Columbia Jewelry Hanover, Pa. Richard I. Gross Post 8896 East Berlin, Pa. Dr. Roos East Berlin, Pa. Crone’s Furniture Store Dover, Pa. Hoke’s Clover Farm Store East Berlin, Pa. Royal Jewelry Hanover, Pa. Donnie’s Food Market East Berlin, Pa. Kunkle’s Appliance Store East Berlin, Pa. Sinner’s Hardware East Berlin, Pa. East Berlin Flour Feed East Berlin, Pa. Lau’s Cut Rate East Berlin, Pa. Smith's Dry Cleaners East Berlin, Pa. East Berlin Hotel East Berlin, Pa. Eau’s Ice Cream East Berlin, Pa. Spahr’s Garage Dover, Pa. Eastern Propane Co. York, Pa. Lee’s Diner York, Pa. Spangler's Furniture East Berlin, Pa. C. L. Eicholtz New Oxford, Pa. Leinhardt Brothers York, Pa. Staub Chevrolet New Oxford, Pa. James R. Eisenhart East Berlin, Pa. Lerew’s, Inc. East Berlin, Pa. Tom’s Esso Service Abbottstown, Pa. Eisenhart’s Feed Mill East Berlin, Pa. George W. Lillich Ahbottstown, Pa. Toot’s Esso Service Abbottstown, Pa. Eshelman's Clinic East Berlin, Pa. Miller’s Shoe Store Dover, Pa. World Insurance Omaha, Nebraska Moul's Clothing Store East Berlin, Pa. Bank Day” features Shirley Weaver, Sandra Cherry pie champs offer a piece . . . Wire, Jean Tanner, and Doris Nitchman. Page 96