Grantsville High School - Arch Yearbook (Grantsville, MD)

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LOOSE LEAVES FROM THE DIARY OF THE CLASS OF FORTY-NINE September 4, 1945 Dear Diary: Today, sixty-three Freshmen assembled in the auditorium to begin the exciting life of honest-to-goodness high school students at last. Already, they are calling us the verdant Freshmen. October 8, 1945 Dear Diary: This has been a very exciting day. We poor Freshie Home Economics girls were initiated into the ‘‘Future Homemakers of America Club’’. Such silly re- quirements they gave us: ! We had to carry dolls, wear our clothes backwards, carry our books in buckets, bow to Seniors, and many other things that are crazy but lots of fun anyway. January 10, 1946 Dear Diary: Our Freshman Party was held in the gym today. We played games under the guidance of Mr. Replogle and Miss Purcell, and had refreshments of ice cream, cookies and chocolate milk. June 8, 1946 Dear Diary: Today marked the end of our Freshman year in Grantsville High School. Don't you think the greenness is fading ? September 3, 1946 Dear Diary: Again we entered the halls of learning at G. H. S. We were sorry to learn that our principal, Mr. Getty, had gone from our midst, but we have the feeling that Mr. Brown will do a good job. Among the other unfamiliar faces, we find those of Thelma Lowry, Edda Runze, and Joe Myers. We know that they will become loyal cit- izens of Grantsville High School. May 17, 1947 Dear Diary: The Minstrel Show went off with a ‘‘bang’’ tonight. Rumor has it that it was one of the best amateur shows ever given in Grantsville High School. June 6, 1947 Dear Diary: The Seniors of °47 graduated tonight in the school auditorium. Fare- well, Seniors of °47. September 2, 1947 Dear Diary: ‘‘Not at the top but still climbing. Fifty-three Juniors. Our Class Adviser is Miss Caulk. February 12, 1948 Dear Diary: Tonight the F. H. A. and F. F. A. held a Valentine Party in the school gymnasium, Nearly everyone was there and we had a very good time. May 15, 1948 Dear Diary: This has been a busy week for us all. Our Mother- Daughter Banquet was held last Thursday (May 6), and the F. F. A. Banquet, last evening (May 13) in the school auditorium. Juniors and Seniors were honored guests 18

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CLASS HISTORY We, the Class of °49, began our eventful career as the first Freshman Class of Grantsville High School after World War II. As enthusiastic Freshmen, we elected Robert Buckel as President of Section A under the guidance of Mr. Replogle and Alda Minnick as President of Section B under the guidance of Miss Purcell. Our one big social event of the year was the Freshman Party. We felt more a part of Grantsville High when we became Sophomores, because we were better acquainted with the functions of the school. We were again divided into two sections. Jean Yommer was the President of Section A and Logan Wengerd was the President of Section B. Our Advisers, Miss Borror and Mr. Grimm guided us ably through our second year. Then, upon attaining Junior standing, new problems and responsibilities faced us. Delford Crowe was elected President, and Miss Emma Caulk was Adviser of the class. We gave the big event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom, and were, perhaps, for the first time made aware that our days at G. H. S. were numbered. Upon becoming Seniors, we were again divided into groups. The Senior Vocational Home Economics girls were put in Room 14 under the guidance of Miss Eloise Borror, and the Senior Vocational Agriculture boys and Senior Academic girls were put in Room 15 under the guidance of Miss Kathryn Speicher. Delford Crowe was again elected as our President. We had the privilege of picking the name of the yearbook, announcements, and name cards. As a class, we look forward eagerly, yet reluctantly, to our parting activities. We shall carry with us memories of friendships, good times, classes, tea- chers, perhaps a little disappointment and sorrow somewhat jumbled, but ever-to-be re- membered mosaic of Our Grantsville High School. ’ Fe

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May 19, 1948 Dear Diary: This was a night to remember. The Junior-Senior Prom was held in the gym which was decorated in aqua and silver, the Senior Class colors. Raising the money and arranging for entertainment, decorations and other things were big pro- blems for us, but we all agree that it was well worth it. May 26, 1948 Dear Diary: The operetta, ‘Tulip Time’’, which the music department has been working on was a very successful performance of which we are proud. June 10, 1948 Dear Diary: Here we are on the night of our annual Commencement. How solumn the Seniors looked as they marched in, double file, to receive their diplomas. September 8, 1948 Dear Diary: School began today as the Class of '49 sauntered proudly into the halls of G. H. S. with over-sized heads. Our Class Adviser is Miss Speicher and our Class President is Delford Crowe. Two new members have been added to the Faculty-- Miss Morford and Mr. Lantz. October 11, 1948 Dear Diary: The Grantsville High School Music Department was proudly re- presented at the Maryland All-State Chorus by Phyllis Resh and Jean Yommer, also by Margie Kinsinger and Richard Bender who participated in the All-State Band held at Baltimore last week. November 9, 1948 Dear Diary: Seniors have been trying, under the supervision of Mr. Grimm, to become good drivers of the dual-control car which was donated for our use by the Casselman Motor Company. How thrilling it is to really drive with all confidence (if not in ourselves, at least in our instructor, who is ready to correct our mistakes). February 7, 1949 Dear Diary: The sun is shining brightly today, and a warm breeze is blowing out- side. Second semester is flying by, and already, the students are counting the weeks until school is out. Especially, the Seniors are looking forward to graduation, but before Commencement comes the Variety Show’’ to be given by the Music Department, the Prom, and other activities that go to make up high school life. June 9, 1949 Dear Diary: Today is the day we have waited for--Graduation. Forty-eight Seniors will receive diplomas tonight. Graduation will take place in the school auditor- ium. To the school, we bid a lamented ‘‘goodbye’’ and to our teachers, a hearty thanks’’. 19