Henderson High School - Henderson Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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Feb. 2 -Webster Meredith speaking contest for boys called to the G. and W. colors some very promising speakers. -The sale of Prom tickets roused many a W. C. l-l. S. Romeo to Feb. Feb. 23 March 1 March 4 March 8 March 9 March 17 ask his best gal For the big event. -Dramatic girls enacted another comedy for the books which seemed to Uvvard oth' the coming onslaught Cessaysl. -Webster's calling card, the annual spelling contest, dragged many Hvvizz kids on the stage of the auditorium. -Despite unfavorable conditions we plowed through six inches oi snow to our mid-year Prom. l'lad a Hlushn time dancing to Haverfordians and sipping punch. -lt has arrived! Shaky and nervous, the students managed to survive another essay. It is in memory ot those vvho came through that this date is dedicated. -Commercial students begin careers by half-day oifice practice. -Shop boys plan their Newsletter for those shop Fellows who are novv in the service-l-lomefront Project For Woriront Boys. March 231fQ and 24-Time out for a seventh inning stretchl One day and a halt of glorious rejuvination while the teachers battle wits at their annual conference. March 29-The fairer sex has its chance to display its oratorical ability. Hats otil March31-April10-l-listory repeats itself! Yes, vve rate another ten-day Apri April April May May leave in the form of an Easter Vacation. 11-Back from the last breathing spell before graduation. 19-Another is Hchalked up for the Dramatic Club in the last ot its series. 21-Spring fever is at its premium! A 10-An epidemic of exam-time jitters rocks the foundations ot the senior class. 17-Shhl Seniors are taking exams. May 20 an May June 25 d on-Suspense! - Doc l'lanselman's band Hsoupsn give another successful spring concert. 1-The grand Finale-Commencement! NANCY HIGH, '44 Sixty-seven

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Sixty-six Dear Diary Aug. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 30 -Senior early birds dashed up the privileged steps to start their last year. lzlalls rocked with the excitement of the first day, and first nightern performances with homeworlc began at a premium. 5-Return from Labor Day holiday with sleeves rolled up to start full session of action. 1-First big pep rallyl The Warriors are willing and ready to go 4- 20- 8- 22- 24- on the war path with Phoenixville. The spirit and hopes are still high, although the Warriors suffered defeat. Football pics donned W. C. l-l. S. halls reminding us to support Warriors! All out for the scrap drive! W. C. I-l. S. proves its value as an active force on the home front. Standing room only for Senior class rings. Mr. Prutzman handled the mob, and in time the Seniors were proudly displaying their identification Big pep rally parade before the Berwyn finalel Scene of action -Berwyn. The spirit is high and the Warriors are all set to scalp Berwyn and close the season with a Victory. Buzz Clouds sudden illness brought gray hairs to doubtful Warrior fans. 26-Qur annual Victory Dance proved a success despite the Berwyn 18- 21- 3- 6- 14 defeat. Dean's recordings furnished smooth dancing at the school's first dance. Christmas program puts everyone in the Yuletide spirit with vacation just around the corner. Jingle bells and Merry Christmas-two full weelcs of heaven to catch up on lost sleeplll Back to the grind with the only consulation that French diction- aries did not arrivell News of the annual nightmare Qessaysl brings the startling realization that the time has come for extra wheatiesll -G. and Wfs nine brings bacl4 a victory from the Berwyn baslcet- ball court. 21-First 'ibatchn of Senior pictures are being distributed by the 29 dozen. Those less fortunate in getting theirs visualize handing them out with graduation programs. -Dramatic Club presents first in a series of one act plays. The comedy compensated for the arrival of the French dictionaries. Darn itlll

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