Hempfield High School - Epilogue Yearbook (Landisville, PA)

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THE CLASS HISTORY As I sat in my favorite easy chair watching the few tiny sparks trying to start a log burning in the Fireplace, I immediately recalled the time that our class of '-L9 began our high school career feeling as small and insignificant as those tiny sparks of Fire. In the fall of 19-15, sixty-six starry-eyed, timid Freshmen entered the audi- torium of East Hempfield High School. Mr. Hackman, our principal, greeted us pleasantly and kindly told us a few of the do s and don'ts of the school. I-Iis wise suggestions and friendly reception soon conquered the terrifying ner- vousness which possessed us. After the group was divided, the Academic section followed Miss Steinkomph to room six, and the Commercial section found refuge in Mr. Good's room seven. Our Hrst accomplishment was the election of oflicers who were Leonard Johnson, President, Carl Denlinger, Vice'Presidentg Sally Zerphy, Secretary, Arlene Gingrich, Treasurer. As Freshmen, we had few important activities, but we certainly were busy learning the bell system, be coming acquainted with the teachers and upper classmen, and, to sum it all up-adapting ourselves to the new surroundings. My thoughts returning to the hre place, I noticed that the tiny sparks caught a piece of paper, and in the hearth there was a small fire resembling our second year of high school. After enjoying a short vacation, we again entered East Hempheld, but this time as experienced Sophomores, who looked down at the lowly Fresh- men, but we realized that it wasn't very long ago that we were just as green and inexperienced . That year our flame of activity became a little brighter. After settling down in rooms four and five, we hnally started to study. As we went to our language classes, we were greeted by a new faculty member, Miss Farren. The election of class oflicers brought the following results: Kenneth Miller, Presidentg Richard Bachman, Vice-President, Arlene Gingrich, Secre- tary-Treasurer. Since our school participated in the Hallowe'en Parade in Lancaster, we are happy to remember that one of our Sophomore lassies, Jeanie Robertson, was an attendant in the court of the Senior queen on the school's float. Thinking about some of the important events, we can't forget our Sophomore Assembly which was entitled I'he Family Album in which we tried to portray some old-fashioned pictures with our actors dressed in antiquated clothes. From our midst there were quite a few pupils interested in sports. Wfe are proud of the boys who participated in the Junior Varsity Basketball Team and also Soccer. Those who were included on the Basketball Team were Donald Eshleman, Donald Charles, IVilliam Haldeman, LaVerne Huber, Kenneth Miller, Martin VVeidle, also Leroy Rebman and Robert Krick who have departed from our class. Donald Eshleman, George Vernau, Donald Charles, Kenneth Miller, and Vlilliam I-Ialdeman played on the Soccer Team. Seven of our girls were very fortunate to be included on Miss Shenk's Hockey Team. The girls who received hockey suits were Phyllis Dougherty, Sally Zer- phy, Elaine Gingrich, Helen Swarr, Virginia Bender, Jeanie Robertson and also Joanne Nolt, who was with us during our first two years of high school. Near the close of the year we chose our class rings and pins, of yellow gold and onyx and excitedly looked forward to next year when we would re- ceive them. J lwvnly-ciglit

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Another glance at tl1e fireplace showed tne that the small Fire had becotne bigger, and the burning piece of paper gnawed contentedly at the thin pieces of wood creating a more brilliant flame, which burned luminously. In the autumn ol' ISHT we restttned our school work as jolly Juniors. How jolly we were! Now our home room was at the other end of the hall. Thus we were no longer classified as under classmen. In the early part of the year our new class oflicers were chosen. Kenneth Miller again becatne Presi' dent: Wfilliam Haldeman, Vice-President, and Elaine Gingrich, Secretary-Treas ttrer. Our class was still very well represented in the various sports. The four lttcky girls chosen as junior Varsity Cheerleaders were Helen Swarr. Sally Zer- phy, Jeanie Robertson, and Elaine Gingrich. At last our class rings and pins arrived. It is needless to say how excited everyone was. After much planning and hard work, we invited the Seniors to ottr junior Prom which was held in the month ol' May at the General Sutter Hotel in l.ititz. The ballroom was gayly decorated with red and white streamers, while dainty little bttnches of delicate sweet peas added their beauty to the Spring atmosphere. The colorful new gowns worn by the girls rttstled and swished as the ladies danced gracefully with their partners across the floor. No one will ever forget that gala night. Still dreaming about the Prom, semester tests wended their way into ottr thoughts: and tlnts the jolly juniors departed for their summer vacation. The snapping crackling sound ol' the fire interrupted my thoughts. making me think ol' our last year in high school: for the log was now burning with its most intense heat. As usual, a class meeting was held in which ottr class officers were elected. james Shuman was chosen President: Richard Bachman, Vice-President: Helen Swarr, Secretary-Treasurer. Since our name was changed to Seniors. our class had tnany responsibilities as the oldest class in the school. XVe suddenly realized that we must publish a year book. lVhen The Epilogue staff was chosen, with Robert Allison as Editor and Helen Swarr as Assistant Editor, the task had begttn. Our jackets, hats, and pennants finally arrived, and from that time on, everyone was wearing maroon and white. Perhaps one of tl1e most important achievements during the year was our play entitled One XVild Night. XVhat a wild night it was! It turned out to be a great success. The musical department showed a great deal of musical ability which our class possessed. But why shouldn't it? Ever since we were Freshmen we participated it1 musical activities sttch as The Girls' Glee Club. Boys' Glee Club, Mixed Chorus. and Band. Still very active in the field of sports. certain members of our class were the stars of '4l9. The Hockey Teatn composed mostly of Seniors won the championship in the section in which they played. That year our cheerleaders were cheering at the Varsity Basketball games instead ol the Junior Varsity. The refreshment stand at the basketball games was also sponsored by the Seniors. This was a means by which we raised money for our annual trek to yVashington, D. C. Then sttddenly the month of june ar- rived. Graduation! XVe had reached our goal. Sadly leaving our friends, but happily facing the future with a greater degree of confidence, we left the halls of East Hempfild High School. The fire in the hearth had died away leaving glowing ashes as evidence of its short life. Our high school career has also gone away, and it too has left glowing ashes of happy mentories. frm-ntu-nine