Fountain Hill High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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at Q-f B tiff' Q3 Class History BAND of carefree passengers set sail on the good ship F. H. '39 in September 1936 on the first lap of what proved to be an ad- venturous voyage. The first stage of the trip was rather un- eventful. Since nothing could keep us depressed, We enthusiastically set out on the second lap in September of 1937. This proved to be an inter- esting and exciting part of the voyage. The cruise leaders this year were Samuel Ottinger, presidentg Margaret Yost, secretaryg and Charles Ihle, treasurer. Under their supervision everyone enjoyed himself. Mr. Myron Stettler and Miss S. Ruth Funk were chosen as advisers by the class. The trip was climaxed by the arrival of class ringsg an excellent play, China Boy g and the annual dance held in the ship's ballroom. Miss Funk left shortly after the play, leaving Mr. Stettler the burden of being class adviser for the rest of the voyage. After a short period in port for necessary repairs, we set out on the third and final stage of the voyage, which was directed by Sam Ott- inger, presidentg Ruth Beardslee, vice presidentg Olga Krivy, secre- taryg and Charles Ihle, treasurer. Immediately after We started, the ship rocked with busy people running to and fro, arguing, compro- mising, and airing their views on how the Variety Show should be conducted and the ship's log compiled. Several nights after the Var- iety Show we ran into a storm, and found, to our deep dismay, that the brig had sprung a leak. A bake sale was held to help pay for the damage incurred. One of the social highlights of the cruise was a ball held for every- one on board from the first class passengers to those in the steerage. It was a brilliant affair and was well attended. This was followed by a theater benefit and the class play Girl Shy. We finally headed for home. The rest of the trip was smooth sail- ing except for the inevitable differences that arise among fellow pass- engers. Before we reached our goal, we docked for a night and were given a farewell ball by the second class passengers. A few days later We got our first glimpse of our long awaited destination, Commence- ment. OLGA KRIVY, Secretary 5 S X-Vaci? 5 surty three

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5: 'H Class Poem In stormy seas and quiet bays Our school ship sailed through these brief years. The final port in view appearsg Stored knowledge well our sail repays. While on we sailed for many days With knowledge gained at each class pier, A few away from us did steer To other roads of life's highways. Our harbor reached our ways we partg Each will his cruise of life begin. To distant shores in journeys long, On treacherous seas we now depart. But armed with youth we're sure to win A worth while port 'mid life's great throng. VIOLA KOT: '39 Eff? N . 3 S Q f 4 A r 4 s l mlfffvfi-fmrt,ffmtafawi

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Last Will and Testament E, the members of the Class of 1939 of the Fountain Hill High School, having learned everything worth learning fand a lot that wasn'tb, now realizing that we must leave behind forever these beloved portals, hereby make known our last will and testament, declaring all previous documents of similar type null, void and no good. We, the members of the Class of 1939, leave to our heirs, the Class of 1940, all unwrecked furniture and fixtures Cteachers includedb. May they rest in pieces! We will them also our ability in copying notebooks and homework and in using ponies as only Seniors can. Besides, we give them the privilege of occupying the first floor of this wonderful building. Various members of the class also will their individual talents and abilities as follows: Our swingster, Bruce Bachert, leaves his ivory tickling talents to classicist Leona Friedman. Henry Baumann bestows his ability to make the basketball swish through the net to Wilson Sloyer. Lou Broderick unwillingly hands over his gift of gab to Dave Scob- lionko who, we think, doesn't need it much. Squirrelly Cressman drops his title as the Drummer Man in the Band so that it may be taken up by Dick Brown. Paul Cope wills his brilliant blush to any and all anemic Juniors. Fats Fatzinger leaves his love of carrying on an argument Cno special subject necessaryb to Ruth Cornfeld. The ladies' man, Joe Ballek, gives his title fand the ladiesj to Ray- mond Strahlo. Madalynne Shurts and Margaret Yost zip the ball through the bas- ket for the last time and permit Grace Cressman and Amelia Iasiello to follow up the shots. Eleanor Manners, the Fountain Hill songbird, ceases warbling so that Florence Pachter and Anita Harle may be heard. Our star guard, Helen Check, bequeaths her ability to prevent the other team from making baskets to Miriam Clark and Geraldine Hahn. - The timid soul, Edward Beier, places his title in the hands of Fran- cis Wagner. Martin Wieand, our class Rubinoif, hands over his ability as a vio- linist to Steve Kutosh. xvf'Y'E X S ,Q ci 1 M fnnr S 5 QfJIE,,?-v54l p4i,,,ff J 11 I ' '