Houtzdale High School - Jack O Lantern Yearbook (Houtzdale, PA)

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THE JACK O' DANTERN S1OPI-IPOMORE CLASS HISTORY. When the present sophomore class entered High School it was composed of twenty four members. They were namely: Earle Mitchell Alma Friberg, Margaret Helsel, Hazel Pearson, Paul Tompkins, Clif- ford Mills, Maurice Radcliffe, Frank Du1'kee, Catherine Domen, Cath erine Boulton, Charles Zeigler, Mary Makar, Mary Sahlaney, Margaret Prince, Norman Galvin, Norman Gilroy, William Chaplin, Helen De- lansky, Helen Gallagher, Melissa Newcomer, Emma Tuch, Elias Helsel, and Margaret Matey. They were a jolly bunch of Freshies you can bet, ready for anything. But their spirits were tamed down a little when they encountered Latin and Algebra. They were nevertheless undaunt- ed by difficulties and thus were quite successful finally. Of course there were a few, as there always are, who loafed on the job, and there- fore failed in a number of subjects. At the suggestion of Professor Silliman a meeting was held on January 14, 1924, for the purpose of organizing the class. With Professor Silliman acting as chairman, nominations were received first for Class President. Frank Durkee, Clifford Mills, and Melissa New- comer were nominated. Then when a vote was taken Melissa New- comer, was found to be the one honored by the position of being the then, Freshmen Class President. The remaining officers elected were: Helen Zeigler, Vice President, Helen Gallagher, Secretary, and Emma Tuch, Treasurer. The second meeting was held on Feb. 4, 1924, which also might be of some interest to those who still remember their High School Days. The purpose of the meeting was to select class colors, and a motto. The colors finally selected were Blue and Silver , and the motto was Carpe Diem or Seize The Opportunity. It was also agreed that the colors and motto selected should be retained for the entire four years by the class, and that pins should be purchased at a later date. As a class of Freshmen they received the greatest praise from the faculty for their endeavor, loyalty, and behavior. In some ways it was one of the best classes that has ever entered Houtzdale High School, although they certainly did demand patience from the instructors in some subjects especially in Latin and Algebra. None of the class how- ever absolutely failed, and we justly and willingly give the honor to whom it belongs, the faculty of 1923-24. The same class now becoming well acquainted with High School life and ways, entered Houtzdale High as a class of Sophmores in the fall of 1924. A few had been lost from the ranks in the heat of battle, and a few new ones acquired, but it was still a class of power and spirit. willing in every way to cooperate with the faculty. And now the term approaches an end with all Sophomores rejoicing in their success, yet sorrowing for the way High Sflhool Days, the days of life and youth, are rapidly passing. - 30-M

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THIS JACK O' LANTEliX 3? 1 - A.,, ,. ,'4V , .A A..,,. for ami A ,. ,, Class Oflicers Jack Neff-President Carl Ericson-Vice President George Mills-Secretary Sara Johnson-Treasurer Class Roll The foliowing in order reading from left to right are-Name-Nick-Name Hobby Disposition-Killjoy Charles Badman- Baddy -Baskelrball-Jolly-'Latin Margaret Caroy-''Marg -F1irting-Changeable-Algebra. Robert Dahlin- Snow3bal1 -Missing'-'Sehool-Sunny-Sc-hool. John Durkee-''Doorkeyu-Track-Easy Going-Spading garden Carl ErieSon- Swede -Slooping-Jolly-3EXams. Sarah Helsel-- Sadief'-Chewinv gum-Touch-Me-Not--Dish W C! Sara Johnson- Heftyv-Social gilthC1'iYlg- SXV80t-XVZIlkillg. James Murray- RaStue,'-Baseball-Crabby-Latin. David Morga11-'fJiggs --Gi1'1 ehasing-Sunny-H5a1'be1'ing', George Mills--''Slnoke -Jumping-Grouehy-Algebra. John Neff- Jaek''-Tennis-LeadingQCarpet beating. James R0dgers-HShorty -Drawing-Quick wittecl-XY1'est1ir1g. Howard Stinson-'fLarry -Football-Desperato-1La1tin. John Sefchiek-- Su-bject -Baeeball-Funny-Pole Valting. Henrietta Swick-- Miss H011fZd2Il0H-'X73lllD'fY1f2,'1SOLIT1-BOYS. A sn 4- ashinb