Irwin High School - Carillon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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ezzior Gian . . . 1944-45--As Freshmen we started our high school career at Junior High because of the fire the previous year. Even then our future basketball champions were taking County hon- ors. Activities and sports were lively and in- teresting all year, but we also gave support to Norwin. We were led by oHicers Nick Fecko, Robert McGuire, and Ruth Hunt as president, vice-president, and secretary, respectively. Leading cast of the show 1945-46-As Sophomores we were thrilled to at last be a real part of Norwin. Big-eyed and big-hearted, we found our way into many ac- tivities. Forensic experience was gained by some that year along with more of the same in basketball. The Bi-Weekly, a short story booklet, and another Freshman-Sophomore Party were the highlights. The only new of- ficer was Louis Laffoon, president. 1946-47-As Juniors we began to feel like- ucheckersv being moved from one square to another when we came once more to the Irwin- school, our destined Alma Mater. Still in the dark about the court decision, football plans were abandoned. We made up for it, though, in basketball with the finest record possible. Not content with a W.P.I.A.L. victory, we tucked a bigger and better feather in our hat by winning P.I.A.A. Newspaper, forensics, and dramatics felt our eager grasp too. We especially enjoyed the Junior-Senior Prom when we began the new tradition of crowning the Senior Queen in May. John Abraham, Tom Butler, and Pat Wyncoop held the reins as president, vice-president, and secretary, re- spectively. At the end of our first year at Irwin High School we were a very happy and successful class. President JAY CORBETT , Vice-President THOMAS BUTLER Secretary PATRICIA WYNcooP Adviser M Rs, Nnscorr 1947-48-As Seniors we drew a big breath and began our last year of fun, hard work, and triumphs. Jay Cobbett was chosen as presi- dent, while Tom and Pat were again vice-' president and secretary. The 6'Round-Up and Carillon were the Hrst ventures of the year, and between the two, many students could be seen pushing pencils and collecting money. Forensics, dramatics, and music still held our interests. Basketball was immortal- ized again with two more championships of W.P.I.A.L. and P.I.A.A. Ten trophies will be left as an everlasting reminder of our great team. To leave Irwin High will be hard, but happy memories will stay with us as we eager- ly look forward to a bright future. X

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HIZOLUZCWZS Madeline Hershey . . . Teacher of social science . . . Adviser of Form Club and Sophomore Class . . . Loves to debate cur- rent topics . . . Vitally interested in stu- dents' welfare. Agnes Jones . . . Girl guidance councilor . . . Known for her exceptional knowledge in mathematics . . . Remembered for her say- ing Folks, you've missed the boat . . . Director of school dramatics. Joseph McMunn . . . Teaches junior high geography and arithmetic . . . Coach of junior high basketball team . . . Greatly in- terested in sports . . . Known for his jokes. Olga Nescott . . . Teacher of speech and freshman English . . . Likes a good laugh . . . Detected and improved speech defects . . . Notable guide of Forensics . . . Adviser of the senior class. Donald Rose . . . Our gentleman coach . . . No situation can make him loose control . . . Led team to W.P.I.A.L. and State Champ- ionship in '47 and '48 . . . Believes that the glory is in the playing of a good game not the winning of one. Charles Shirley . . . Adviser of freshmen and instructor of thc rifle club . . . Teaches biology, civics and general science . . . Be- lieves that work and play go hand in hand. Jane Stauffer . . . Outstanding field is art . . . Teacher of junior and sophomore Eng- lish . . . Likes to moralize literature . . . Interested in improving the social habits of students. Mary Wiley . . . Teaches junior high Eng- lish and history . . . Very dependable and conscientious . . . Enjoys reading historical novels . . . Always ready to assist any stu- dent in any situation. 11

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INFORMATION PLEASE OUTSTANDING IN SCHOLARSHIP Bov-MARVIN R. BERK GIRLAGLORIA R. McDONALD SENIOR FOUR YEAR HONOR ROLL ROBERT N. BECKER MARVIN R. BRRK BERT R. SMITH WILLIAM H. SCHEUERLE JACK B. OGUN Medal awarded by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to the out- standlng science and mathematlc student . . . ROBERT N. BECKER 5 fl P k 9 gr: