Lancaster High School - Vidette Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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mien is rather hard to after-t. so we decided to just be ourselves and let tradi- tion hang. Those who were chosen to steer our course through this hazardous year were: Alice Hastings .,,.,,,,. ...,...,,.., I 'resident Josephine Hatton ....., ...... X 'ive-President Edward Deatrick ,,..... .,........ S ecretary Jane Wenger ...,..........,A....,.... .... . ...............,,,... .,.. .,.....,..,...,.. T 1 ' easurer rw V' V' ,,- lhe gum, of an otlim-e, the set-1'etaryship, to a boy was an unprecedented oe- vurrence in S. H. S. and thus it showed our trend toward coedism. WVe were called upon, as were 'the other classes. to march in the N. R. A. Parade, an honor duly appreciated, and to exhibit our fine marching style fac- quired at the last minute after rigorous drilll. To establish further our supremacy. rings and pins, of standard design. were purchased. Shortly after, some of 'the newly at-quired jewelry mysteriously disappeared. In subsequent elections, twelve more girls were elm-ted to the National Honor Society. During the last semester. four girls were called upon to display their dra- matic talent in George Kelley's play. 'The T01'C1fll0tl1'61'S'y and they acquitted themselves nobly. Other girls contributed their time and effort in the essay contest for high seniors sponsored by the D. A. R. The siege of name card fever attacked us next. Have you a namecard? was the byword. Finally, one harassed teavher suggested that we ought to go down 'to the Gym, form a ring. and then mutually distribute the cards. Save your teachers some gray hair, Mid-Seniors, and do just that. The selection of members for the various vommittees and of the class motto and iiower made us realize how time was iiying, and that the day for our part- ing was fast drawing near. The valendar still holds four more important dates. namely: the Senior Prom. Baccalaureate, Class Ilay, and Commencement-June 25, 1934. We must cry Iinis to the history of Ship S. H. S. '34, but the history of Ship LIFE '34 will just begin. No matter what the breakers are, we, as pilots of our own destiny, will ever strive to avoid the whirlpools, and to maintain a steady course of rightful living. Margaret H. Bahn. Historian

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Girls' Class History Our class history? That familiar word, history, invariably suggests dates, battles, and famous events. However, 110 conscious effort on our part or further promptings from 'teachers will be needed to bring to our 1ni11ds the happy as- sociations and pleasant experiences of these past three years. This period is firmly stamped for all thne upon our memories. As to battles, they were con- spicuous by 'their absence. at least those outwardly visible. No doubt, many of us had to Hput the damper on our volcanic spirits and inward seethings when Fate played tricks on us. Then, too, there are those events which stand out on our three-year calendar. To others, who probably view our graduation as most important, they may appear uni1npo1'ta11t, but they signify THE main occurrences for us. Now that our high school days are almost at an end. it see111s only natural that We pause for a momeirt on our way to glance 'back in review of our class doings since we entered these portals. After digging deep down into the files, the date, September 4. 1931, emerges as the first marker. On 'that memorable day, Ship S. H. S. '34 lirst appeared on the horizon. We were a motley crew, having varied personalities and abilities. YVe came with mingled feelings. NV'hat lay ahead of us was duly impressing, but We were not overawed. Naturally, as Sophomores, we were subjected to the jeering and taunts of the over-lordly upper classmen. But we bided our time ffor one is not destined always to be a mere Sophomorej, and. although we main- tained silence, our consciences we1'e allowed to work overtime. Nevertheless, our newness soon wore off, a11d school life assumed its accustomed place, al- though biology proved a source of wonderment once in a while. The Drum and Bugle Corps was just in its infancy our first semester and its ranks were considerably swelled by our recruits who willingly trekked to L. H. S. to learn how to beat illlll blow. Those who were musically inclined were quickly singled out and put in their respective places in the Glee Vinh and in the Orchestra. Of course, all shared in the election of extra-curricular clubs and what a disillusionment that was! Wwe put forth sincere effort on our selections, and then, to our dismay, practically all of us were ensconced in a Conduct and Man- ners Club. XVe took the gesture for what it was intendede-a subtle hint-but resolved henceforth to put our first choice last. Although our class was un- organized. we lent our support to the various school functions and turned out enthusiastically for in'tra-mural sports. Successfully hurdling all hazards, such as examinations and standard tests, we were enrolled as Juniors. Miss Lillian Rowe was made our oiiieiator and our first major step was the election of officers who were as follows: President ...,......,.. ,... . ...Josephine Lanious Yice-President ...... .....,. Is Ielissa Reynolds Secretary ...,..........,,..,.........,...,...........,.....,.. .........,...... , . ....... Rose Dunn XVe fulfilled our next obligation by choosing, ill conjunction with the boys. the colors blue and white as representative of our class. and followed through with the purchase of distinctive emblems and pennants. Then the main social affair of the year-the Junior Prom. lVe ventured forth with palpitating hearts but the evening proved an enjoyable 0118 with not even a slip of 'the fork or the loss of a bow Cbeaul to mar the event. Four girls were officially recognized for their character, service, leadership, and scholarship by being placed in the National Honor Society. Then came the Dawn and we viewed it with hearts eager and proud. lVe had attained the position long coveted-that of a Senior. XVe tried to conduct ourselves accordingly: that is, in the traditional Senior manner, but a dignified

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Boys' Class History XVhere is the heart that doth not keep. YVithin its inmost core. Some fond remembranee hidden deep Of days that are no more? Ill September of 1931 we boys came 'to high school. 'With our arrival Mr. Herr assumed command of the Boys' High School. In spite of the fact that we were later forbidden to sit on lunch tables and that the eighth period study was established, Mr. Herr's direetorship was quite pleasant. At first we reveled in the comparative freedom and enjoyed what seemed to be the privilege of choosing: our own subjects. Thinking it an additional privilege 'to change our eourses. we kept the office busy recording such changes. Once having: been placed. however, we found in our curricula among' other difficul- ties : Drawing tlilr. Gehmanj Note-book keeping tMr. lzenmi-if and Uryptoerams tMr. Ebersole D. XVishing: 'to make our presence known, we put Boos and Shreiner on the soc- cer team. aided a very successful Jay-vee basket-ball team througrh the services of iVeaver and Shreiner. and Loeb made ' Illlfi helped make the debating team. As winter approached we witnessed a very successful football season, shortly followed by an equally successful basket-ball season. Amidst athletics and homework our lives were varied ttwiee a yearj by fits of Senior oratory to which we were introduced anon. Summer soon came. and for two blissful months we lost our identity as a class. J-5 99 it 91 XVhen the mer1'y month of September 1932 drew nigh, we onee more combed our hair and went to school. where we soon discovered that our course included Exactness CMI: Sloyerj This was something to which we had not been ae- customed More drawing fMr. Pattersonl Transcendentalism fMr. Heckmanl After recovering: from that blow, we were pursued by our studies until 'ihe second half of the school y-ear. At that happy time We, under the infiuence of class consciousness, elected class officers. The Cooperative boys of our class hereby wo11 distinction in 'that our president. Robert Martin, was the first eo-op to attain that oflice. ln the wrestling: season we saw fit to win the intra-mural tournament by takin: the majority of the weight class championships. WVe re- enacted this show of might in our Senior year. Robert fhalfi Nelson Reynolds was t11e most proficient of our wrestlers. But that year something new entered into our lives. XVe held a Junior Prom. In a setting: of bright illumination and the Cno longer? popular music We caroused to well nigh midnight. The height of the revelry Was marked When someone suddenly darkened the dance floor. However. the evil was 1'9lllPfil0li by a representative of the faculty before many more than th1'ee seconds had elapsed. Summer came soon thereafter. and we immediately and sucessfully forgot everything we had learned during: the past year. +5 if? ii' September 1933 marked the beginning: of our last lap. YVe naturally enjoyed