Jim Thorpe Area High School - Olympian Yearbook (Jim Thorpe, PA)

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0, .754 will meet the winner of District l and 3. Leading scorer was our own six-foot-three David Anewalt. The Jim Thorpe yearlings under Mr. John Heycock had a season record of fourteen losses and four wins. The yearlings are expected to give the varsity a big boost when the Olympians lose seven seniors. In December the Oratorical tryouts were held in Room 7. Carolyn Smith was chosen as the girls' representative and George McArdle as the boys'. We were all very proud when, a few weeks later both George and Carolyn won the County Contests. Our sincere congratulations to Mrs. Mangan who coached them on to victory. In March the members of the National Honor Society were announced. They were: Dave Anewalt, Louise Begel, Thomas Ackerman, Beverly Watto, Rose Marie Moll, Lucy Kibler. All six were very excited about their honors. In April the Senior Play, 'gThe Perfect Idiotf' was presented and well received. lt was directed by Miss Neast. Beverly Watto, Thomas Ackerman, John Brander, George McArdle, Francis Stehle, and George Rontz had important roles. In May the Senior Ball was held. The class colors of green and white dominated the decorating theme. We all realized that this was our last school dance, and we enjoyed ourselves to the utmost, determined to let nothing spoil our memories of this night. In May we also Went on our class trip which was enjoyed by all. We collected many souvenirs and memories which we shall always cherish. In June the Senior Class presented its Class Night program. lt was well received by our relatives and friends. We are very grateful to Mrs. Theophilus and Mr. Keiser for their time and advice in helping us to make this night a success. A few nights later, forty seniors reecived their diplomas. Now we are on our own. Our sincere thanks to everyone who had anything to do with our reaching this final day. 33

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.agfio In September 1954, pupils from the west and east side of town joined together under the new school system. We were sophomores then. Our class was divided into two sections. Half were assigned to Room 2 with Miss Feeko, and the other half to Room 3 with Mr. Geiger. A few days later we had a class meeting, electing Albert Gehres, president, Alvin Sellers, vice-president, Janet Burnhauser, secretary, and Mary Ann Murray, treasurer. In this same meeting we elected Student Council representatives. Thomas Ackerman and John Brander represented Room 2 and Albert Gehres and Dale Allen represented Room 3. In October, the Sophomore Hop was held which proved to be an outstanding success. The gym was gaily decorated in orange and black colors, with corn shocks and pumpkins artistically arranged. We danced to the music of the Ambassadors. In June, after school was over for the year, we had a doggie roast at Hickory Run State Park. It was a fine way to end our sophomore year. In September 1955, we came back again. We were juniors. We were assigned to Rooms 2 and 7. Our class advisors were Miss Feeko and Mr. Keiser. Later in the year Miss Feeko, having married, resigned. Her place was filled by Mrs. Theophilus. Our class officers that year were: George McArdle, president, Dale Allen, vice-president, Janet Burnhauser, secretary, and Beverly Watto, treasurer. In April we held our Junior Prom, '4Stardust Serenade. Our colors were pink, blue and white. The Knight Hawks played 6'Stardust7' as the King and Queen, George McArdle and Louise Begel, and the Prince and Princess, Dale Allen and Mary Lou Stevens, danced. It was a dance long to be remembered. In September 1956, forty-two happy seniors congregated on the front steps, eager to begin the last year. Half of the happy clan was assigned to Room 2 with Mrs. Theophilus, and the other half to Room 7 with Mrs. Mangan. Mrs. Theophilus and Mr. Keiser were our class advisors. Our class officers for that year were: George McArdle, president, Dale Allen, vice-president, Janet Burnhauser, secretary, and Beverly Watto, treasurer. Thomas Ackerman and Mary Lou Stevens represented Room 2 in the Student Council and David Anewalt and Kathleen Tessitore represented Room 7. The first football game on the new home field was played against Hellertown. Our class had several outstanding men on the team. Francis Stehle and Dale Allen were elected Co-captains. Other senior men were: Thomas Ackerman, Glenn Confer, Robert Hayman, James Kroculick, and George Rontz. They all did a fine job in their last year and we are very proud of them. Mary Lou Stevens was the varsity cheer leader representing the senior class. In October we held an important meeting in Room 7 to select our Yearbook Staff. The results were: Kathleen Tessitore, editor, Mary Lou Stevens, assistant editor, Albert Gehres, business manager, David Anewalt, circulation manager, Carol Kostisliion, art editor, Thomas Ackerman, sports editor, and Rosemarie Moll, feature editor. In November the school basketball team played its first league game against Summit Hill. Seniors on the team were: Thomas Ackerman, Dale Allen, David Anewalt, Glenn Confer, James Kroculick, Alvin Sellers, and Francis Stehle. The Jim Thorpe Olympians under their new coach, Mr. Kenneth Kline with a record of fourteen losses and nine wins, won the District 11 Class C Championship, and 32

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