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

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SOPHIA MUCHA Home Economics, F.H.A. Adviser C second semesterj N. LOUISE RAMER American History, Guid- ance Counselor 5 Journalism Adviser, Maroon and Wliite Qeditorialj, Quill and Scroll ELMER H. SCHRIVER Agriculture 3 F.F.A. Ad- viser JACOB M. SHEADS American History, Civics, Senior Class Adviser, Bat- tlefield Club HOWARD G. SHOEMAKER World History, Civics, As- sistant Athletic Coach ALMA S. SULLo Librarian M. KATHRYN WAGAMAN School Nurse 5 Nursing Club RUTH M. lwUNDIS Typing, Senior Class Ad- viser, Maroon and Wliite Qbusinessj, Quill and Scroll EDITH P. REINHART Girls' Health and Physical Education, G.A.A. Adviser, Cheerleaders' Club, Junior Class Adviser RICHARD D. SHADE Vocal Music, High School Choir Director ROBERT E. SHEADS Biology, Junior Class Ad- viser RUTH A. SPANGLER French, Spanish, English Hg Cannon-Aid Adviser, National Honor Society FRED G. TROXELL Algebra, Geometry, Student Council, National Honor Society, Athletic Associa- tio1I Treasurer RUTH S. WIsLER English Ig Junior Red Cross Council, Freshman Class Adviser

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EVA D. BOWER English I, English II JOHN P. CESSNA Physics, General Science, Algebra, Science Club, Cus- todian of Sound and Photo- graphic Equipment ROBERT C. DIEHL Bookkeeping I, Bookkeep- ing II, Commercial Arith- metic, School Treasurer GEORGE S. FORNEY Boys' Health and Physical Education, Athletic Coach FRED P. HAEHNLEN General Ma t h e in a t i c s, C h e ni i s t r y g Sophomore Class Adviser, Faculty Manager of Athletics, Fish- ing Club R. ROGERS HERR Science, Algebrag Junior High School Coach RICHARD D. KRICK Art EDWIN S. LONGANECKER English III g Instrumental Music, Drum Majorette Club BETTY N. BRANDON Business English, Typing, Bookkeeping Ig Mask and Wig, Dramatics Instructor, Dancing Club ROBERT D. FIDLER Problems of Democracy, World History, National Honor Society, Budget, Chess Club GEORGE GLENN, JR. Agriculture, Civics, F.F.A., Basketball Timer, Fresh- man Class Adviser ANNA B. HEINTZELMAN Latin, English II, Sopho- more Class Adviser, Maga- zine Sales Adviser HELEN R. KEEFAUVER Home Economics, F.H.A. Adviser first semesterj GERTRUDE B. LITTLE Shorthand, Retailing, Con- sumers' E c O n o m i c sg F.B.L.A., Play Tickets Ad- viser RUTH A. MCILHENNY English III, English IV, Student Council, Hobby Club

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Famous Beyond the County's Borders ARIOUS countians made their influence fe-lt vq,,,f,fw,fe.l far beyond our southern Pennsylvania county. Even before there was a county ,QQ known as Adams, a woman's name, synony- mous with courage and fairness, was proudly mentioned by early settlers. Likewise, today we hail countians whose contributions are recognized far be- yond the borders of the county and state. Space per- mits us to recognize but five of them. EDWARD McPHERSON The name of McPherso11 has long been identified with the progressive growth of this county. The men- folk of the McPherson clan. wise and faithful public servants, have furthered the interests of the county and countians on numerous occasions. An illustrious son of this well-known family was Honorable Edward McPherson C1830-18955, who served his country, his state and his county, both in government and journalism. In the field of government he served as deputy commissioner of Internal Revenue, Clerk of the National House of Representatives, and Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. A mainstay in the Republican party, he served as editor of the Philadelphia. Press. Other editorial projects in- cluded the Handboole of Politics and the New York Tfribzmc Almanac. Although his duties frequently called him to New York, Philadelphia and Washington, Mr. McPherson came back as often as possible to his family and friends in Gettysburg, where he found relaxation from an arduous political life. MARY JEMISON Mary Iemison, born on the Atlantic Ocean in 1742, resided with her parents, two brothers and one sister at the head of Marsh Creek, in what is now known as Buchanan Valley, then a part of York County. When Mary was twelve, she was carried away from her home by the Indians who had massacred members of her family. Ten TQ? During her second year of captivity, Mary, now known as Deckewamis, since her adoption by the Indians. was married to a Delaware Indian, Sheninjee by name. In l759, Mary named her first-born child Thomas Jemison, i11 memory of her father. Her hus- band's death a few years later caused her deep sorrow. At the close of the French and Indian War, Mary could have returned to her white relatives and friends, since the victorious English were seeking to make this return possible. However, Mary refused the offer, claiming to prefer to live with the Indians who had shown her so much kindness and because she felt she could bring about a better understanding between the white race and the red by remaining with them. When Mary was twenty years of age, she married the fifty-five-year-old Seneca warrior, Hiokatoo. With him she lived happily for forty-eight years. Four daughters and two sons resulted from this marriage. Longevity seemed to mark this unusual marriage, Mary dying at the age of ninety-one and Hiokatoo at the age of one hundred three. A lovely statue has been erected to Mary Jemison's memory at St. Ignatius Church in Buchanan Valley by proud countians. Valley folks are happy to recall the sturdy pioneer girl, loved and respected by both white and red people. A similar statue has been erected to Mary Iemison at Letchworth State Park in the Iroquois Country of New York State in commemoration of her services i11 bringing about a mutual understanding between the two races. ELSIE SINGMASTER LEWARS One of the grand ladies now living in Gettysburg is Elsie Singmaster Lewars. Mrs. Lewars has been writ- ing novels a11d short stories for so many years right here in Gettysburg, that we unfailingly place her in the select group of well-known people. Countians are not too much concerned when Miss Elsie delves into our country's past history or lingers a while with the Pennsylvania Germans, for they know that the result will be a combination of good judgment, excellent English and interesting narrative.