Hellertown High School - Reflector Yearbook (Hellertown, PA)

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T219 CQQ eczfor Iunior Year-1942-43 On the return to school we found ourselves in the ranks of upperclassmen. Our class was greatly diminished and we found that 75 students had returned for their lunior Year. At our first class meeting, the following officers were elected: President .......................... lohn Nauman Vice President .... . . . Edward Dugan Secretary ....... . ................ Marion Reilly Treasurer ....................... Charlotte Brown Mr. Charles Brown was elected class adviser. The shadow of war crossed our path as two of our classmates were drafted to serve in the Army. A movie sponsored by the Class helped to boost our treasury. We also sold basketball pins during the basketball season. We sponsored our second Yankee lamboreen, and we held a card party in the high school auditorium. The Valley of Ghosts , our lunior play, was a huge success. Then, after much waiting and anticipation, the eventful date, which marked the day of the Prom , drew nigh. To the strains of loseph Gi11y's Orchestra we gave the Seniors a rousing farewell. Again another year drew to a close, and we realized that our school days would soon be over. Senior Yecxr-1943-44 In the fall of 1943 seventy dignified and serious-minded Seniors returned to their Alma Mater. We found that three more of our classmates were serving in the Navy. At our first class meeting we elected class officers and a class adviser. Mr. Charles Brown was again elected as o They were: President ......................... lames Pearson Vice President .... . . . Ward Richards Secretary ....... . . . . ............ Marion Reilly Treasurer ..................... . . Charlotte Brown ur class adviser. The Reflector Staff was selected, and work on the 1944 yearbook was soon begun. ln the fall of the year we sponsored the annual Masquerade Dance and we sold Christmas Cards and Wrapping Paper. The annual Senior Play, Presenting Polly , was held on December 3 and 4, 1943, before a capacity audience. Our numerals 1944 were engraved on the Scholastic Cup, for attaining the highest average during our Senior Year. The Class of 1944 is proud of the fact that 14 former classmates are now serving with the Armed Forces. As our high school days draw to a close, we look with satisfaction on the history of our high school days, which represent four well-spent, enjoyable years. MARION REILLY. Class Secretary.

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x .cfs ecfor Senior Class History Freshman Year-1940-41 ln l94U the Class of l944 entered l-lellertown l-ligh School as so-called green Freshmen. We had lU5 pupils in our class. After a period of readiust- ment, we elected class officers and a class adviser. They were: President ...... .... I ohn Nauman Vice President . . . . ltflarion Reilly Secretary .... ...,. B ettv Shiffer Treasurer .. .... Edward Dugan Mr. Norman B. Fister was elected as our class adviser. Since we were Freshmen, we did not have any activities, but many mem- bers of our class participated in interclass sports. After an eventful year, we welcomed our summer vacation. Sophomore Year-1941-42 After a summer vacation, we again found ourselves back in school for our Sophomore year. Our class now totaled QU energetic students. At our first class meeting we elected the following class officers and class adviser: President ...... .... I ohn Nauman V ice President . . . . Edward Dugan Secretary .... ..,. l Vlarion Reilly Treasurer .... . . . . .... Charlotte Brown Mr. Charles Brown was elected class adviser. The Class sponsored two movies which proved to he a great success financially. On April l7, l942, we held our first dance, The Yankee lam- looree . The dance helped to swell our treasury. As Sophomores, we won the Scholastic Cup for one marking period. Our numerals l944 were engraved on the interclass trophy for having the highest standing in interclass sports. We had unusual athletic ability in our class and proved it by taking second place in the annual field day events. ln the spring of the year we ordered our class rings. Thus, another of our high school years came to a close, and we eagerly looked forward to our first year as Upper-classmen.

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Q Gio The Last Will and Testament We, the Class of l944, of the Borough of Hellertown and the State of Penn- sylvania, do hereby declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. Upon our departure, We wish the following instructions carried out. To our Principal, Mr. lllick, we give our highest praise and deepest admira- tion in helping us through difficult days in school. To the faculty, we give our deepest appreciation for what they have done tor us during our stay at Hellertown High School. The graduating Class of 1944 wishes the faculty continued success. To the Freshmen we give our sincerest wishes that they will succeed in whatever they attempt to do. To the Sophomore Class we give our scholastic achievements. To the Iuniors we bequeath the following: To Dean Abel, Doris Helms bequeaths her red hair. Sony, Dean, that is the brightest we had. Charles Marish gives his robust stature to The Carls . Why do they have so much when the butchers have so little? Steve Glovas gives his brother Budy the job of transporting pupils from the country to H. H. S. next year. We hope you have better luck than Steve had. To Robert Hahn, Given Leidich gives his smallness. Boys, why don't you try the one-a-day tablets? 'William Potts is endowed with Ward Richards' devilishness. We wonder if any other of the luniors need it. Nevin Schrantz receives Fred Panasiuk's title, girl shy . Keep up the girls' morale, boys. Don't forget there is a man shortage. Susan Schneider leaves Virginia Antonelli the opportunity to buy all the tickets that she will no longer need. Charlotte Brown's boyishness is given to Betty Strawn. Don't forget you're in high school now, girls. Vlfagnda Cruciani is given Lucy Mataitis' height. How is the weather up there, girls? Fay Fluck is bequeathed Betty Shiffer's silliness. That's all right, girls, we enjoy it occasionally. Buth Gerhotb receives Anna Vuksta's hair styles. Please inform all the girls from what books you get your ideas. Martha Skibo's title best dressed goes to Florence Lash. Clothing does make a difference. . Irene Gozzard's beauty is given to Lillian Hallowell. Gladys Zimpfer's timidness is willed to Dorothy Hudock. Don't be back- ward, girls. Get in the crowd. Gloria Borocky bestows her pleasing personality to Dorothy Masiado. Per- sonality is what counts. Buth Mease presents her quietness to Dorothy Mindler. Silence is golden. Puera Kohler bestows her smooth dancing upon Margaret Moser. Where do you get the shoe stamps? The title Blondie is given to Bose Torkas and Dora Bohrbach from Lela Iudd. Did you know that the government needs blonde hair?