Gettysburg High School - Cannon Aid Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GETTYSBURG JOINT SCHOOL SYSTEM Mr. Ralph W. Guise, vice president: Mr. Emory A. Foxy Mr. Edward Eikerg Mr. Charles A. Vlfertg Mr. Glenn R. Trostleg Mr. John W. Woods: Mr. Raymond S. Scotty Mr. Paul M. Rohrbaugh, secretary, Dr. Ralph Nvickerham, president, Dr. Lloyd C. Keefauver, superintendent of schools. Not on picture: Mr. Raymond A. S1bert. GETTYSBURG JOINT SYSTEM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CUMBIQRLAND FREEDOM Russell Durlnoraw, president John W. Woods, president B. W. Redding, vice president Mervin B. Bishop, vice president Emory A. Fox, secretary Raymond S. Scott, secretary Edward Eiker, treasurer Guy Gordon, treasurer Mrs. C. Stanley Hartman Sterling Stultz GETTYSBURG Paul M. Rohrhaugh, president George T. Raffensperger, vice president Mahlon P. Hartzell, secretary Gettysburg National Bank, treasurer Charles S. Black Ray Kitzniiller Mrs. Sydney J. Poppay Dr. Ralph D. Vlfickerhani Daniel VVolff H mn LAND STRABAN Ray F. F unt, president Ralph W. Guise, president Charles A. Wert, vice president Hugh C. McIlhenny, vice president Charles Lott, secretary Russell M. Spangler, secretary Glenn R. Trostle, treasurer Edgar VV. Weaner, treasurer Charles Cluck Raymond A. Sibert Six

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of Gettysburg, Thaddeus Stevens was a member of that committee. When the future of the college was in grave doubt, because of poor financial support, it was Stevens who spoke for and assisted in getting an ap- propriation of 318,000 from the Pennsylvania State Legislature. Thaddeus Stevens was one of the most ardent advocates of the public school system in Pennsylvania. His argument was strong, his sarcasm, biting, He possessed an abundance of dry wit and his tongue cut like a razor. During his lifetime, his followers Could find no words strong enough to praise him, and his enemies, especially in the South, no language bitter enough to ridicule him. Although totally indifferent to fame and high office, Thaddeus Stevens has left his mark in Gettysburg and Adams Cou11ty. Stevens Hall on the Gettysburg College Campus, is named in his honor. LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY In 1826 laws were approved and at the same time agents were appointed to collect contributions in the United States and Europe for the erection of the Sem- inary of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lu- theran Church in America. Choosing the place to build the Seminary was rather difficult-Hagerstown, Carlisle, Frederick and York all being considered along with Gettysburg. Weighiiig carefully all the advantages offered, the committee de- cided upon Gettysburg by unanimous vote. Dr. S. S. Schmucker, the first professor of the Sem- inary, was inaugurated as President on September 5, 1826, and among the ten subjects he taught were Greek, Hebrew, and Biblical interpretation. The first classes of the Seminary were held in the Adams County Academy building, at the southeast corner of Washingtoii and High Streets, where the Reuning families now reside. The Seminary began with S1,700, one professor, eight students and a small library. In two years the students increased from eight to twenty-three. A second professor was needed and hence Ernest I-Iazelius was inaugurated on September 29, 1830. Q K7 . Cx .E I W ' H. .'49?i' W 221m Cn- ' ,.,., A il L i RARE TREAT FOR GETTYSBURGIANS On the IQII1 and 20271 of S0f7fL'llZff28l', ISII, G0ffyslmrg'ian.r were treated fo cl rare sight A fling Eleplzantf' 25 reins fm' adults, children half price. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT The elephant is not only the largest and wisest animal in the world, but from a peculiar manner in which it takes its food and drink of every kind with its trunk, is acknowledged to be the greatest natural curiosity ever offered to the public. She will lie down and get up at command, she will draw the cork from a bottle and with her trunk, will manage it in such a manner as to drink its contents. She is eleven years old and measures upward to fifteen feet from trunk to tail, ICI1 feet around the body, and eight feet high. PERHAPS THE PRESENT GENERATION MAY NEVER AGAIN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY OF SEEING AN ELEPHANT, AS THIS IS THE ONLY ONE IN AMERICA, AND THIS PERHAPS ITS LAST VISIT TO THESE PARTS. Five

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MEMBERS OF THE CLAss or 1950: A spirit of optimism is needed to urge you on- ward and upward. It gives you hope for the future, without which you despair and despairing, give up. Hence, I wish for each of you a generous quantity of the spirit of optimism. But be not blinded by your spirit of optimism, for dangers threaten not only the foundation of our Country, but also of civilization. These dangers can be diminished in proportion as you, as indi- viduals, are willing to do the right thing by your- self, by your fellowmen, and by your Creator. Space does not permit me to enumerate here the ideals and attitudes you should adopt to guide you on life's journey. Neither is it necessary that I should do so, for I am satisfied that you already know them. Wlietlier you practice them in your daily living is entirely in your hands. My hope is that you may be guided by what is decent and proper. L. C. KEEFAUVER MR. GUILE W. LEEEVER, B.S., MS. High School Principal DR. LLOYD C. KEEFAUNIER, AB., A.M., EDD. Szfperintendelrzt of Schools To THE CLASS OF 1950: You are completing your high school Work this year at a time when the nation's labor supply equals the demand. This will mean that employ- ment will be secured by those who have prepared themselves and are willing to do the job. Our philosophy will have to change from what belongs to me to what do I owe? Our nation does not owe us a living, rather, it owes us the privilege of earning a living for our- selves. VV hen each individual is willing to keep himself, many of our nation's problems will be solved. G. W. LEFEVER Seven