Hudson Township High School - Beacon Yearbook (Penfield, PA)

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The long awaited goal of the Class of ’52 finally began on September 5, 1951. We had now reached the degree of being the upper classmen or better known as “The Seniors.” Gur first class meeting was held on September 10, for the purpose of electing class officers. The election was as follows: President Robert Nelson Vice President Francis Maholtz Secretary .................................. Jessie Newell Treasurer Esther Muccio Advisor Mrs. McFall Among the activities to raise money for the Washington trip were: Selling of magazines and Christmas cards, Halloween Dance, Hunter’s and movies throughout the year. A class meeting was held on September 19, 1951 to discuss Invitation and name cards for Gi’aduation. A class meeting was held on October 4, 1951 to select our class play. We decided to stage a western called “M’ Liss.” The play was very successful. A class meeting was held on February 15, 1952 for the purpose of selecting dates for the Washington trip. We decided on the 28th, 29th and 30th of April we would take the trip with Mrs. McFall and Mr. Cheslock acting as chaperones. On May 14, 1352 the Junior-Senior Banquet was held at the Golden Yoke in Luthersburg. An enjoyable time was had by all attending. On our three-day trip to Washington we visited many places, such as United States Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Smithesonian Institute, Arlington Cemetery and Ford Theatre. The main highlight of the trip was the boat trip. The Mahaffey seniors accompanied us on the trip. A class meeting was held on March 14, 1952 to change the class colors to blue and white. May 22 we had our Class Night program at which time the mantle and chain were presented to the Junior Class. May 25, 1952 we held our Mac- calaureate service with Father Louis Kozlowski as the main speaker. May 27, 1952 we held our Commencement Exercises in the Gym which included a pageant presented by the seniors, “Freedom Forever.” May 29, 1952 the Seniors held the annual school picnic at Parker Dam. Everyone enjoyed the food and the weather was fine for such an occasion. Jessie Newell, Secretary PROPHECY Esther, a girl of charm and grace Whose virtues are reflected in her face, Will live in peace and plenty all her life, A housekeeper re luxe and happy wife. Her fertile brain and ready wit Proclaims at once the job she’d fit Mary Ellen will write the perfect story, Thur covering everyone with glory. He argues morning, noon and night, And wins, if he be wrong or right; So Gerald will be, of course, A lawner, criminal and divorce.

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CLASS HISTORY After waiting eight long years, we finally reached our goal. We enter- ed our Freshmen year with an enrollment of 20 students. During the year we lost two classmates, Thomas Webb and Charles Feldman; but gained a newcomer, Richard Roberts. Our first class meeting was held on October 29, 1948 for the purpose of electing class officers. The officers chosen were as follows: President .................................. Robert Nelson Vice President ........................... Francis Maholtz Secretary...................................Patricia Riley Treasurer ................................. Esther Muccio On September 20, 1948 the annual Initiation Party was held for our class by the Juniors. An enjoyable time was had by all. On November 4, 1948 we had our second class meeting for the pur- pose of selecting our class advisor, class colors, class motto, also the class flower. Our selection was: Class Advisor ............................... Mrs. McElroy Class Flower Red Rose Class Colors ................................ Red and Gold Class Motto ................................ “More Beyond” We entered our second year of high school with 24 members. We lost two classmates, Belva Munn and James Challingsworth, but gained a new7 comer, Cherie Thorn. The first class meeting was held on September 20, 1949 to elect the following class officers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Advisor Francis Maholtz Marlyn Thomas Jessie Newell Esther Muccio Mr. Alcorn On February 3, 1950 we held another class meeting to change our class colors. The colors were changed to green and white. Our Junior Year started on September 7, 1950 with an enrollment of 15 members consisting of eight girls and seven boys. We regained an old classmate, Andre Ireland. Our first class meeting was held on September 11, 1950 for the pur- pose of electing class officers and to change our class flower to white car- nation. Election was as follows: President Robert Nelson Vice President ............................ Francis Maholtz Secretary .................................. Jessie Newell Treasuer ................................... Esther Muccio On December 15 the Initiation Party w7as held for the Freshmen class in the gym. This was the first school activity to be held in the gymnasium and we will always remember it, especially the Class of “54.” On March 26, 1951 the Juniors held an Easter Dance in the high school gym. A class meeting was held on April 6, 1951 to make plans for the Junior-Senior Banquet which was held at the Golden Yoke in Luthersburg on May 8, 1951. The Junior class play was staged on April 24, 1951. It was a three- act comedy entitled, “No Bride for the Groom.” The play was a hugh success.

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Not fond, herself, of overwork, She can’t endure that others shirk, So Marlyn will run with glee A great employment agency. Robert Nelson kissed all the babies; Won the election; got to be Mayor of our city. He’ll be governor; wait and see. Someone should shoot Uncle Howard, Growling on the radio; Scaring tots with nightmare horrors, As, shivering, off to bed they go. ’Mongst files and typing; books and ledger Annabelle’s never at a mental loss; Most efficient in an office— (And she wed that bald-headed boss). Notice our friend Jessie, Teacher in a Sunday School; Busy making saints of sinners; Laying down the Golden Rule. Artist Andy paints strange pictures; Masterpieces by the score; While a dozen lucious models Wait outside the studio door. She can cure your chills and fever— That is Nurse Phyllis’ boast. Which is worse, the ills or treatment: That’s what puzzles us the most. Dieticition in a hospital Helena is doing well; She can make hash in just three minutes, But Heaven only knows what’s in it. Bless my soul. There’s Francis Maholtz Cutting capers on Broadway; Signing contracts by the dozen, He’s a star that’s come to stay. Husky Charles rolls in wealth; Teaching courses based on health. Of “wim and wigor” he has a load; Step aside, he may explode. Solemn undertaker Edward Chuckles when you sneeze or cough; Hoping some bewhiskered microbe Soon will cause you to “pop off.” Hat designer in the city; Agnes’s mind runs riot; No one should make hats of spinach— But watch our Agnes try it! Fifty miles from the nearest neighbor, Stanley; As fire warden in a tower; People near him give him fits. Annabelle Chiodo Esther Muccio Marlyn Thomas