Lancaster Mennonite High School - Laurel Wreath Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1948 volume:

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My MA my Back row: Pauline Miller, John Shenk, Albert Mast, Arlene Miller Second row: Alice Weaver, Anna Keener, Brother Good, Lydia Sensenig, Susan Herr Seated: Ruth Wert, John lRuth, Lois Good Laurel W1'eatl1 Staff Editor ......,.... .,,.. ....,....,. ...... I I o lm L. Ruth Associate Editors e,..,, Lois A. Good, Ruth A. l'Vert Literary Editors eee,, ,.,,. S usun E. I-lerr, Anna G. Keener Business Manager .... ,.e--.A1bert H. Mast Historian .,..., - ...,,,, L ...... ........, I ohn B. Shenk Artists ...... ..,, P :inline H. Miller, Arlene H. Miller Typistg ,.......,...,,, L ....... .....v L ydia H. Sensenig, Alice E. llVeaver Faculty Adviser ..... .....-- N Ollh G. C0011 4 of f Y X I XR + 57215 A734 QQCMLUZ1 H5U5A6731156FS 'mf 'W iii 5 i ff Cliff 455 Principal's Message Dear members of the graduating class: As young people you are blooming forth into young manhood and womanhood. Your life is prospective to an expansive usefulness in a world of many opportunities, needs. and responsibilities. You are grad- uating in a time when political situations are quite uncertain, in a time when religious beliefs and practices are lluctuating away from their heretofore established moorings. There is certainly a great opportunity with stability of character and with nobility ol' purpose to conquer through l-lim. You are graduating from this institution with a background ol' youth that can well serve as a foundation upon which a life of useful- ness can be built. Your parents have followed you through the years with keen interest and anticipation for a life in accordance with God's will. The discipline of life while here in school will help to regulate your attitude and conduct in later years. Christian teachers have given, by precept and example, a background of inlluence that shall mean i much to you in the years ahead. You are an investment for which certain results can be expected. Parents have invested time, money, and personal sacrifices. You have been in school these four years, much of which time you could have been earning money instead of spending money for your schooling. Your teachers, after many years of preparation, have given time for study and teaching with confident prayers and personal interest. The church through conference has decided to have this school for you. Its Board of Trustees have given freely of their time, energy, and interest that you might have this privilege. It is now up to you to show that the investment has not been in vain. There are some guiding principles to make your life a success. The Bible is the authority on all matters of which it treats. The Holy Spirit and the VVord, by I-Iis obedience thereto. will produce a conscience that will guide you in many circumstances. The continued counsel ol' your parents will be valuable. The church is God's ordained agency in which and for which you serveg its leaders will give you counsel in working out life's responsibilities. The conference and your local ministry are God's ordained servants to help you in your Christian life and in the serv- ice opportunities that will be yours in the years ahead. .Regard their counsel with respect, for they are ordained for that responsibility and they are men of years and experience. A few goals that should be thought of as you go forth from this institution should include both life and service. According to the Scriptures an exemplary life is a strong witness ol' the truth fCU7llf7lllC'Cl on page 6Sj Class Advisers Message Dear Seniors of the Class of 1948: As I sit in my room writing this little message there lies before me a book with the title, Proplietic Ymrs, 1947 to 1953. To tell you about the message of the book would only lead to confusion, for the author has not gone to the best sources for information. Much of the pessi- mism and fear that he pictures can truly be read from the events of the world today. But you have no cause for terror, nor have you need for any special revelation to make you secure. For your present needs I want to present to you another book which also speaks about many terrible things. but in it are the only sources of hope and rescue from the forces of this present troubled time. The Bible, if relied upon, will show you the way of life without giving rise to needless fears and false ideas. It presents a true history of man, his origin, his failures, his redemption, and his future hope. It also gives you a true picture of Cod, the Creator of the universe, ol eternity, 6 the soul of man, and other spiritual realities. Rely upon this book. You have been born for troubled times. I' hope you may have pleasant and prosperous times in your adult and later life. You have been happy in spite of the constant rumblings of danger and destruction all over the world. Youth is not easily made sad, and the hard things which blighted the lives of many boys and girls of your age were still far enough away to permit you to live in plenty and in happiness. Now and then you were made momentarily sad by the vicarious suffering in behalf of an underfed, crippled, homeless, orphaned refugee in a war-stricken land. But your life has been ,quite free of trouble and sadness. Still, you cannot help being af- fected by the many things that are happening to many people of your ages in other lands. To a certain extent you have experienced trouble with your less fortunate fellow man. You have read. You may have seen through the eyes of others. You may have had dreams that seemed very real. You have been born for troubled times, and it is important that you make a valuable contribu- tion. '1'he World is in need of all the help you can give to bring about healing of the wounds that the past years have made. Live close by the Bible way of life. Love your fellow man with a true heart. Have a concern for the body and soul of even the most distant person. Give unstintingly of the good things with which you are blessed, so that others may see the light that has come to your life. Always live the Christian life fully and eagerly. -Nom-I G. Gooo. Dear Graduates: Q. 5 To you members of the graduating class, this commencement ss day is a day of happiness when you enjoy the thrill of realizing the culmination of spent energies and effort to achieve a goal for which you F, f have been striving. The lessons learned, habits acquired, ideals in- spired, attitudes molded, and goals achieved-all of these will be con- tributing factors to the completeness and usefulness of your life in service to your home, your community, and your church. l'Vhatever you may have acquired in your training while attending this school that will contribute to making your life richer, more abundant, and of greater usefulness to your church and to others, give God the honor and the glory for it. You have spent many happy, carefree days at school in a more or less protected school atmosphere. From such an environment you are now going into the maelstrom of a wicked and sinful world-a world of men and women who do not love and honor God as you have been taught and have experienced in your home and school-a world that is hostile to the teachings of the Prince of Peace-a world in which there is strife and rumors of war-a world in which there is much sorrow, hunger, suffering, and disappoint- ment-a world in which there is jealousy and greed. It is easy to drift with the stream of worldly influences about us and to go with the crowd but it takes a strong, determined. and purpose- ful young man or woman to live the victorious Christian life above the baser elements of worldliness. To be a young man or woman of seventeen or eighteen years of age graduating from high school in 1948, facing all the uncertainties about us, should not mean discouragement or dis- appointment, but instead Look above the clouds, God is reigning still, Trusting in I-Iis love. do His blessed will. In the opportunities that are yours today, may your life be a Christ- centered and God-conscious life fully yielded to the will and purpose of God, ready to serve when and where God would call you. As We part on this commencement day, cherished memories linger of many pleasant associa- tions we have had together. May you have the prayer of the Psalmist on your lips as he prayed, Search nie, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. If we ask God to search us, to try us. and to see if there be any wickedness or dross of a sinful world clinging to our lives which is hin- dering our testimony for Him, I-le will search our hearts, I-Ie will try us, and l-Ie will purge our lives. If this prayer is offered truthfully and sincerely it will have an effect on your consciousness of God, your loyalty to tl1e church, your service for Ghrist, and your courage to be true to your Lord. -CLYDE B. STONIQR. sms' as 7 Faculty fwith messages to graduating classl Harvey W. Bauman To the graduating class of 1948: Life's journey is made enjoyable and successful by paying attena tion to traffic signs. GO FORYVARDH with Christ for the church into the whole world. STOP when in bad company or when say- ing or doing something that might cause others trouble or sorrow. DETOUR bad company, questionable amusements, and taverns. SHARP CURVESH are ahead. They appear so suddenly that you need to proceed with great caution. MOUNTAIN Al-lEAD -hll up only at the station provided by God J . Lester Brubaker To the class of 1948: Be . . . strong and very courageous. You face times of testing. You will need to know what you believe and why. Trust God fullyg Through I-lim We Conquer. Be . . . strong and very courageous. Ahead are the days of testing. The world needs your fearless testimony. I pray the Holy Spirit will direct you into the front lines of the kingdonfs hattleheld. Dear Seniors: The years have brought you at last to your high school diploma. Out and beyond lie other goals for you to reach. You will be re- quired to toil and serve that you may someday give an account of yourself with joy. Life will open up before you with an ever-widen- ing horizon and increasing' opportunities for service. Through I-lim you shall conquer. May the God of all wisdom and strength fully equip and direct you according to His eternal purpose. 8 Faculty Myra E. Hess To the Seniors: How quickly the years have passed since you hrsl entered L.M.S.l Busy years and happy years they have been. As you leave school for wider spheres ol service may you lind your greatest joy in livinv' for the One who 0'2lVC His lilfe lor 'ou. Follow the Christ, D D the King .... lilse wherefore born? Clayton L. Keener Dear Class of 1948: You are living in a last-moving era of change. The normal lile Leah Kauffman Dear Fellow Travelers: God is in all your tomorrows. As they come, you will find there His strength for every task, His wisdom lor every problem, and His love over all. And then when evening comes, It shall be light lor you, because you journeyed Home in the presence ol' our crucified Lord. expectancy would have you see the turn ol the century. As you lace the future and live therein some things will remain CO11St2ll1t. Oppor- tunities will occur, Ifor service, lor testimony, Ifor growth. The time for them will remain sixty seconds each minute, sixty minutes each hour. Keep the thief of time, delay, outside your experience. Use each moment as though it were your last. Render your best, without hesitancy, at the first call and receive that final commendation: XfVell done, faithful one. 9 3 Faculty ' Paul N. Kraybill Dear Graduates: Follow thou me, said the great 'l'eacher, llllll to tl1ose who do He ollfers life and joy and service. lt Fllily n1ean hardships, it certain- ly 1nea11s sell'-denial, but the price of lile is death. Do not be satisfied with less than all that Christ l1as for you, 11either let the worltl blind your vision of Hi111, but with Paul, die daily and glory only i11 tl1e cross and you shall truly live. its 2 Martha MOSCIHHIIII Dear Seniors: X gf? . , ..., ung- Most precious to God 15 the reaching out ol tl1e soul ol lllllll to W- Himg to desire Hin1 above any other: to prefer l-lim as our chief joy. As you leave school, lllily you always seek his lace lllltl thus catch a vision ol' Him that will give you new reasons for worship llllll praise, and a IICWV impetus illlfl renewal ol tl1e soul's altar fires. Amos W. Weavei' To the Class ol 1948: I I Willll to join with the rest olf the faculty, and with your parents Zlllll lllkllly friends, in congratulating you LIPOII completing your l1igl1- school and Bible studies successfully, so that you have become a graduate of the Lancaster Mennonite School. 1 am praying that God will bless each one of you, so that under the direction ol His l'VO1'Cl and I-loly Spirit you may make your way prosperous, and have good success. As you leave this school I want to urge upon you the way ol the simple life. Shun all the vain distractions of this sinful and complex modern world. Crown Christ as the Lord in your heart and life, and always love and serve JESUS ONLY. 10 Faculty Miriam. R. 'Weaver To the Seniors: You have arrived at one ol the great events in your lives. You have anticipated and worked diligently toward this grand goal. It is now achievedg May you now sel your goal further ahead and con- tinue as the Apostle Paul to press toward the mark lor the prize ol' the high calling ol' God in Christ jesus. Edna K. Wenger Dear sons and daughters ol' I..M.S.: As the days ol' your life grow into years, may you know increas- ingly the peace that like a river llows, the joy that is divine, and the fellowship that love bestows. May the victory he yours. May the glory he Christ's. Mary Elizabeth Lutz Dear Seniors: As you leave this school and enter the school of lile may each olf you remain faithful to God and to His VVord so that He can lead you and help you lind and lill your place ol' service in His great, har- vest Held. Live such a devoted life to the Lord that you can always say, 'l'hrough Him I Conquer. 11 Faculty Members About the School , --K.. Qxxff F .7246 X if 5622 321 rs V !,.l,.. LJ Thfogjxvtxile I-'I. jg f b M N, 0 5' N QWW D -I THE SENIOR OFFICERS Paul Bender, Susan Herr, Herbert Minnich. Ruth Kling Class P1'GSlCl611'lL,S Message Nile, the graduating class ol' 19.18, are about to enter into a large world ol' opportunities in which to witness for the Une who has said, Surely 1 come quick- ly. May we desire to know what God's will is concerning usg lor we can see only the innnediate plans, but God can see lar down the luture's broadening way. There will be many new problems to solve, many new temptations to over- come, and many new graces to learn. XfVe can be thankful to God lor the privilege ol attending a school with a Christian laculty who have done their best to prepare us l'or the responsibility of living a life out ol school in society. Let us never lorget that we are still students with many, many things to learn. NVe all need the Great Teacher to instruct us in the paths ol righteousness all our lives. No matter what the problem or temptation may be, let us remember-when we take I-lim to be our Guide, the One who can quench all the fiery darts ol' the wicked one, the One who has gone the way before, yet without sing we shall be able to say truthfully at the end of life's journey, Through Him KMC Conquer. A little poem expresses my thoughts at this time quite well. I wish thee well! His NVorcl to bless and cheer thee! His grace to keep thee through each fresh-born dayg lflis inward might-so strong that naught can harm theeg Blest thus-thou shalt bless others on lil'e's way! -Herbert Minuich. 1-1 Reynolds Herbert Minnich - Lancaster. Route 3, Pa. Eastern Mennonite School I, II: Class President IV: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society, President III: Singing Club III: Agriculture, Secretary IV. Qur able class president . . . right-hand man of the Senior class . .. . likes to expound in P.O.D. class . . . Herb excels in sports . . . distinctive bass voice . . . not afraid to be friendly to every one. Susan Elizabeth Herr Willow Street. Route 1, Pa. ' West Lampeter Township High School I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society, Vice-President III: Class Secretary III, IV: Laurel Wreath Staff A Seniors ii iii-we ,X in s IV: Necdlecraft III, IV, Secretary III: Stylus Club, Vice-President IV: 4 fff Oral Expression IV: Singing Club III: Day Student III, IV. gi Ma Q. JB iw 1' Versatile . . . every one's friend . . . magnetic personality . . . EQ 5? TWTZ makes others feel at .ease . . . superb on the ice . . . distinctive chuckle M . . . Be-tsy's qualities as competent class secretary will be valuable ' in nursing. Paul Lester Bender Greenwood. Del. Greenwood High School I, II: Eastern Mennonite School III: Class Vice- President IV: Senior Chorus IV: Chorister Training IV: Sunshine Sowers IV: Dormitory Student IV. One of our two out-of-state classmates . . . partner in the shoe- shine business in the boys' dormitory . . . gentlemanly ways . . . ex- pert skater . . . singer . . . first and last year here but he fitted right into our class as vice-president. Anna Ruth Kling Paradise, Route 1, Pa. Class Secretary I, Class Treasurer II, III, IV: Honor Society I, III: Junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Nature Club II: Singing Club II, III: Typing Club III: Sunshine Sowers, President IV: Oral Expression IV: Mill Stream Staff IV: Needlecraft IV: Day Student I, II, III, IV. I Friendly . . . amiable . . . excels in sports . . . her lyric soprano voice IS an asset to mixed chorus . . . sweet personality . . . depend- able . . . Ruthie held olfice for four terms. 15 1 ash? egg? EB: Ruth Evangeline Dick Two-Year Bible Course . . . Tract Band Ilg Nature Study Ig Dormitory effggigzsm Student I, II. Fun-loving . . . live wire in the dormitory . . . one of the two Bible students in the senior class . . . an active and interesting friend. E M Henry Zeisei Eby Manheim Township High School I, II: Nature Studv III IV Vice-President IVQ Agriculture IVQ Day Student III, IV. Always friendly . . . not satisfied until he has thought a thing through . . . ready for new adventures . . . fun-loving personality . . . a true son of the soil. i Q CIIIOTS Mary Elizabeth Cox Downingiown. Route 2. Pa. West Fallowfield High School I, II: Downingtown junior-Senior High School III5 Senior Chorus IVQ Needlecraft IV: Dormitory Student IV. A Her friendliness is sincere . . . self-reliant . . . a clear and pleas- lflg voice . . . Betty is characterized by her beautiful dark eyes . . . a composed and Christianlike nature. Earl Groff Denlinger Soudersburg. Pa. Shop II, III. IV: Singing IIg Tract Band IIIQ Sunshine Sowers IV: Day Student I, II, III, IV. Quiet but makes worth-while contributions in class . . . full of original ideas . . . may be an inventor someday . . . fine mathematics student. IMI. Joy, Route 1. Pa. New Providence. Route 1. Pa. 15 tg, is Rachel Minerva Fisher 739 Janet Avenue. Lancaster, Pa. junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society I III: Needlecraft II, IV, Secretary IV: Christian Service II: Singing Club III: Typing Club III: Stylus Club IV: Oral Expression IV: Day Student I, II, III, IV. I Her helpfulness and concern for others will make her a good nurse . . . athletic . . . finds time to write poetry . . . friendly to all . . . believes in singing the clouds away. Lois Anita Good Junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III: Honor Society I, II, III: Mill Stream Staff IV, Associate Editor IV: Laurel Wreath Staff IV, Associate Editor IV: its Nature Study III: Singing Club III: Typing Club II: Christian Service II: ' Day Student I, II, III, IV. An accomplished all-around girl . . . conscientiously does tasks assigned to her . . . although her name is Good we know she will reach the best in life . . storytellin g. EQ r 5 Seniors . 1 . wer I 1 E55 Lancaster, Route 4. Pa. . Well known for her writing and humorous Y Edna Rohrer Groff Lancaster, Route 4. Pa. W Junior Chorus II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Needlecraft II: Nature Study III: Club IV: Singing Club III: Christian Service II: Day Student I, II, , V. Neat dresser . . . ladylike . . . artistic nature . . . appreciates beau- tiful things in life . . . possessor of an interesting little chuckle . . . good commercial student. Mildred Virginia Groif Kinzers, Route I. Pa. Junior Chorus II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Christian Service II: Needlecrait II, IV: Nature Study III: Singing Club III: Day Student I, II, III, IV. A pleasing personality shines through her quietness . . . practical . Millie', knows the art of being a good friend . . . thoughtful. 17 Seniors 5. sl Day Student IV. frank and open little talker. Chorus IVg lgormitory Student IV. A loyal comrade . . . Wastes no Words . . . . joined our class for his senior year . . . you will find out how much fun he really is. zl 4 3 i s Mary Jean Heiss 693 Fairview Avenue. Lancaster, Pa. Reynolds Junior High School Ig McCasl-:ey High School IIg Nature Study III, IVg Tract Band IIIg Homemaking IVQ Day Student III, IV. Quiet . . . a kind and considerate girl . . . Mary is not afraid to take her turn at washing dishes . . . plucky . . . sticks at things. is 2 s x Manheim High School I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Needlecraft III, IVg Tract Band III: Sunshine Sowers IVg Dormitory Student III, IV. Admirable Christian character . . . ability for needlecraft . . . has experience clerking in a store . . . kind, sympathetic, and sweet- tempered. 18 Mary Jean Heistand Manheim. Pa. Mary Violet Hartman Lancaster. Route 3, Pa. Manheim Township High School I, II, III: Senior Chorus IVg First Aid IVg Sweetland winning ways . . . mischievous smile . . . although the smallest girl in the class she is not afraid to tackle big things . . . Jacob Allen Hartz Manatawny. Pa. Oley Townshi School I, II, IIIg Agriculture IV: Nature Study IV: Senior . always well groomed get Jake started and Hfagiififfgf, Q53-agen? Miguel?-at sans 11 ,. M Q S may imma time Seniors , ' 1, Q1 -' w .. . 75 fenyw Dorothy Viola Herr New Providence. Pa. New Danville Mennonite School IIg Senior Chorus III,. IV: Honor Society l III: Needlecraft, Secretary IV: Nature Study IIIQ Mission Study III3 Sun- shine Sowers IVQ Mill Stream Stat? IV3 Day Student III: Dormitory Student Fun-loving . . . likes life in the dormitory . . . Dotty can be studious . . . enthusiastically serves her Master . . . makes friends quickly. Verna Marie Herr Lancaster. Route 6. Pa. ' New Danville Mennonite School I, II: Senior Chorus III, IVg Nature Study III: Mission Study IIIQ Chorister Training IVg Needlecraft IVQ Day Student III: Dormitory Student IV. Manifests a fine Christian character . . . loves music . . . has no time for loafing . . . applies her energy to worth-While things . . . back of her seriousness you will find she is ready for fun. Albert Eugene I-Iornberger Lititz. Route 4, Pa. iii' Warwick Township High School I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Tract Band III: Typing Club IIIg Sunshine Band IVQ Nature Study IV: Stylus Club IVg Dormitory Student IIIg Day Student IV. U Takes an active partlin class discussions . . . possesses poetic abil- ity . . . lively conversatlonalist . . . sociable and congenial wherever he goes, David Charles Hostetter Lancaster. Route 2, Pa. Manor Township High School I, IIQ Senior Chorus IIIg Honor Society IIIQ Agriculture Club III, IV, Treasurer IVQ Day Student III, IV. Keen and intelligent student . . . likes bookkeeping . . . fine Christian character . . . Dave appreciates a good joke . . . depend- able friend. 19 Seniors x N .rt Anna Gish Keener Refton. Pa. 1 Manor Township High School I, II, III: Senior Chorus IV: Laurel Wreath Staff IV: Needlecraft, President IV: Oral Expression IV: Stylus, Secretary IV: Day Student IV. Charming . . . looking forward to college life . . . friendly . . . Ann is sure to say hello . . . original thinker . . . A's fill report card squares . . . popularity is due to a Well-rounded personality . . . her irresistible chuckle can easily be traced. Harlan Leroy King Elverson. Route 2, Pa. Caernarvon High School I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society III: Campus Improvement IV: Oral Expression III: Shop IV: Chorister Training IV: Dormitory Student III, IV. Likes to relate witty stories . . . tallest member of our class . . . good chemistry student . . . would rather read than skate . . . polite and considerate. Miriam Mast King Parkesburg. Pa. Cochranville High School I, II, III: Senior Chorus IV: Needlecrait IV: Assistant Matron IV: Dormitory Student IV. An efficient matron at Weaver's . . . plans to follow the career of Florence Nightingale . . . a diligent and efficient student . . . dignified and Christian character. Pluma Yoder King Cochranville. Route 1. Pa. Cochranville High School I, II: Senior Chorus IV: Needlecraft IV: Assistant Matron IV: Dormitory Student IV. Is willing to witness for her Master . . . a strong melodious voice . . has a pleasant, cheerful smile . . . helpful and sympathetic friend. 20 Seniors Ira Buckwalier Landis Lancaster, Route 3. Pa. C Manheim Township High School I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Class Presi- ' dent III: Shop Superintendent III, IVg Singing Club: Day Student III, IV. . Makes use of a large vocabulary . . . keen mechanical mind . . . interesting conversationalist and speaker . . . good-natured . . . likes to make friends . . . reasons things out for himself . . . a good man- ager. p asm 2 'Qtr fra. i we U on M sumti ' l I 1 if 1 is is I Arlene Grace Lapp Ranks. Rouie 1. Pa. gr , Junior Chorus I: Senior Chorus III: Tract Band III, IV: Nature Study III: - Dormitory Student I: Day Student II, III, IV. Plucky and energetic . . . good sense of humor . . . chauffeurs a carload of students . . . dependable and helpful . . . favorite sport is basketball. EV H-51' E494 . ., .Q JM.. ii ,., Z 3Lois Anna Leaman Smoketown. Pa. A junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Societff I, II, III: Mill 5 Stream Staif IV: Tract Band, Treasurer IV: Singing Club II: Nature Study My In III: Needlecraft II, IV: Christian Service IIQ Day Student I, II, III, IV. M'-'f Brilliant student . . . helpful . . . makes an ideal big sister . . . gets things done . . . determined to do things right . . . sunny person- ality . . . sincere Christian. sae i 1 Alberi Hartz Mast Oley, Pa, V Oley Tovgnship High School I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Chorister Training Y III: Agriculture Club III, IV, Vice-President IV: Singing Club III: Laurel 1 x Wreath Staff IV: Dormitory Student III, IV. , :M-. A through and through gentleman . . . businesslike . . . neat . . it , friendly and lots of fun . . . has a traditionally good Mast voice . :K conscientious, I- L 21 6 v i N I 1 I Arlene Hauck Miller East I-Iempiield I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Laurel Wreath Staff IV: Art Club IV: Day Student III, IV. Carefree . . . vivacious blonde . . . does not let studies interfere with her education . . . constant flow of energy . . . Christian attitude . . . regard for others. Pauline Hauck Miller East Hempiield I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Laurel Wreath Staff IV: Oral Expression IV: Art Club IV: Day Student III, IV. Winning personality . . . Polly makes friends easily . . . short and sweet . . . she and her sister make an excellent artistic team . . . persevering will. Seniors Milford Stoltzfus Mast Elverson, Route 2, Pa. Junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Agriculture II, III, IV, President IH: Clyistian Service Band II: Singing Club III: Dormitory Student I, II, Noble Christian character . . . stands for what is right . . . fond companion of his roommate cousin, Albert, and like him has a good voice . . . helpful and kind to all. John Henry Mellinger Lancaster, Route 4, Pa. Junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society I: Agriculure ?f1fb III, IV: Christian Service IIg Singing Club III: Day Student I, II, , . Friendly . . . makes class discussions interesting . . , sticks up for what he thinks is right . . . has a distinctive John Mellinger laugh . . . enjoys a good hot argument. Lancaster. Route 1, Pa. Lancaster, Route 1, Pa. 22 Seniors John Landis Ruth Telford, Pa. lunior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Class Vice-President II, III: aurel Wreath Editor IV: Mill Stream Staff I, II, III, IV, Editor IV: Honor Society I, II: Stylus Club President IV: Agriculture Club Treasurer II: Christian Service II: Oral Expression III: Dormitory Student I, II, III, IV. An all-around fellow . . . Johnny can successfully 'fill many offices . . . well-known writer . . . a popular editor . . . active in sports . . . capable song leader . . . unique sense of humor . . . intel- lectual . . . interesting friend. Lydia Hursi Sensenig Ephrata, Route 3. Pa. junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Class Secretary II: Mill Stream Staff III, IV: Needlecrait III, IV, President IV: Christian Service Band, Secretaryv II: Sunshine Sowers Assistant Secretary IVg. Singing Club III: hafxrefv reath Staff IV: Matron's Assistant IV: Dormitory Student I, II, Kind and considerate . . . conscientious student . . . dependable . . . Lydia gets things done . . . tactful . . . lover of nature and out- door activities . . . all-around girl. I ' . 1 P good conversationalist. Junior Chorus II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society II, III: Mill Stream Staff IV: Laurel Wreath Staff IV: Christian Service II: Agriculture Il, III. Secretary III: Mission Study III: Sunshine Sowers, Vice-President IV: Oral Expression IV: Dormitory Student I, II: Day Student III, IV. .,., masse. I s is tl ami HV' S an ks 'xsl- sire El. ' John Burnell Shenk Lititz, Route- 3, Pa. Lives up to his spiritual convictions . . . a deep thinker . . riches many class discussions . . . studious . . . basketball player . . . . En- Norman Charles Shertzer Lancaster, Route 2, Pa. Junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Singing Club II, III: Typing 55133253543 Club II: Chorister Training III: Day Student I, II, III, IV. Typical Lancaster County farmer . . . droll sense of humor . . 23 brave enough to tackle plane and solid geometry the same year his art Work is appreciated . . . thoughtful. 4' I Seniors . . . Willing to witness for her Lord. do things for others. Lewis Martin Swarizeniruber Greenwood. Del. Eastern Mennonite School Short Term 1942 and 1945: Bible Course IV: Shop IV: Oral Expression IV: Dormitory Student IV. Beekeeping is his hobby . . , at ease in front of an audience . . high Christian ideals . . . keeps up conversation in the dining hall . . has very definite ideals . . . co-operative. Ada Ruth Umble Gap. Pa. ,Binior Chorus Ig Senior Chorus III: Tract Band I, III: Nature Study III: ay Student I, II, III, IV. Fun-loving disposition . . . does not let lessons bother her . . . always lively . . . likes to keep Scrapbooks . . . often makes funny, humorous remarks . . . favorite subject is German. 24 Erma Mae Stauffer Lancaster, Route 5, Pa. Junior Chorus II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society I, II, III: Nature Study II: Singing Club II: Tract Band III: Typing Club III: Homemaking IV: Oral Expression IV: Day Student I, II, III, IV. Peppy . . . Want to know anything about the library or a certain book? ask Erma . . . constant reader .... capable . . . good student Jacob Marvin Stauffer Lancaster, Route 5, Pa. Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society III: Agriculture Club II: Christian Service II: Mission Study III: First Aid III: Day Student I, II, III, IV. Like his sister, a good student . . . friendly? , 4. mathematical mind . . . good conversationalist . . . manly stature . . . willing to L S-I YLQLZ' in Mira nfl: f ,fi asian inflate: awzvmigigz- it , agus! fr- :N New Vee rage it E is . W! me I if-if erin! itat ix -1 H . B58 Semoirs 1 1 Alice Elizabeth Weaver Annville. Route 1, Pa. F Annville High School I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Store Clerk III, IV: ! Nature Study III: Tract Band III: Needlecraft IV: Sunshine Sowers, Secre- gay Mill Stream Staff IV: Laurel Wreath Stati' IV: Dormitory Student Petite is the word for Alice . . . sweet and ladylike . . . efficient helper in the bookroom . . . diligent commercial student . . . has in- terests in many fields. Kenneth James Weaver 1250 E. King St.. Lancaster. Pa. Junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Honor Society III: Chorister Training III: Shop IV: Nature Study II: Christian Service II: Mission Study II1: Day Student I, II, III, IV. Neat . . . a real gentleman . . . sociable . . . considerate of others . . . good conversationalist . . . Kenny likes chemistry and mathe- matics . . . one of the youngest members of the class. Pauline Susan Weaver East Earl. Route l. Pa. Correspondence Course III: Junior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus IV: First Aid I: Christian Service I: Tract Band II: Homemaking II: Sunshine Sowers IV: Needlecraft IV: Dormitory Student I, II, IV. Jolly . . . faithful helper in the kitchen . . . easy to get along with . . . has aspirations for nursing . . . a true witness for her Lord. Ruth Arlene Wert Brownstown. Pa. junior Chorus I II: Senior Chorus III, IV: Singing Club II, III: Honor Society I, II, III: Mill Stream Staff III, IV, Associate Editor IV: Laurel Wreath Staff, Associate Editor IV: Nature Study II: Typing Club II: Oral Expression IV: Needlecraft Club IV: Day Student I, II, III, IV. An active member of our class for four years . . . always on the go , . . a capable leader . . . sees things through to the end . . . lots of fun . . . low and melodious alto Voice. 25 7 Seniors David Hurst White Ephrata. Route 1, Pa. gIg1h5:I:2-1 Siglhichingi Ig First Aid IV: Campus Improvement IV: Dormitory Has had experience on a cattle boat . . . Dave believes in being seen rather than heard . . . teasing nature . . . a likable friend. Bessie Rhtbda Y0de1' Parkegburg, Pa, West Fallowtield Mennonite High School I, Ilg Cochranville High School III: Senior Chorus IVg Needlecraft IVQ Dormitory Student IV. D Pleasant student . . . mischievous . . . Bessie is one of the quieter girls in our class but she is always ready with a cheerful smile for those s e mee s. f Corena Alta Yoder Mattawana. Pa. Mount Union High School Ig McVeytown High School IIg Senior Chorus III, gVENeezHei:rag, V: Stylus IVQ Honor Society III: First Aid IIIg Dormitory tu ent , . The one seven-day student senior . . . has a good sense of humor . . . friendly, fun to talk to . . . expects to have some college life . . . nature of poetic inspirations indicates a home in the mountains. Dorcas Emma Yoder Elverson, Pa. Correspondence Course II, IIIg Junior Chorus I: Senior Chorus IV: Christian Sergice lip Nedlecraft Ig First Aid IVQ Oral Expression IVg Dormitory tu ent , . Good-natured . . . ready for fun . . . outstanding redhead of our class . . . her fine qualities of dependability and sincerity have made her many friends. The following persons have been enrolled in Lancaster Mennonite School at some former time. They did not finish their four years of Work here, but have met graduation requirements by bringing to this school a transcript of credits earned in other schools or by preprofes- sional examinations given by the Department of Public Instruction. Hiram Robert Hershey, Hamburg, Pa. - Henry Weber Horning. Denver. Route 1, Pa. Lena Stcrltzfus Kurtz. Elverson. Route 2. Pa. 26 Seniors at WO1'k and Play Senior Baby Pictures Senior Baby Pictures Seniors at WO1'k and Play 5 ffgg .3266 ff N umfbe gl CMSSWR fi ff,-A , wx 4 ,, , J WI, ' iw? It ' N A . f M 66,16 Class Messages to Seniors y Junior Again we are made to realize that all good things must end. As the end of school draws near we are made to sorrowfully realize that we will no longer asso- ciate with the seniors day after day. This year we can more fully appreciate your problems as a class and we feel our inability to H11 the place you will be leaving vacant. The junior class certainly wishes to you the best of success as you leave high school. Some of you will continue your education in other schools but all of you will continue learning. May all of you continue to learn more of our Master who guides us in our experiences through life. -Clarence Rutt. Sophomore We, the sophomore class of the Lancaster Mennonite School, are fifty-two in number. Three of our members have left us and one new member joined us since the beginning of this school year. We have enjoyed this sophomore year with Brother Keener, our homeroom teacher. Throughout the year we have appre- ciated the guidance and help of our teachers. The pleasant times which we had anticipated during our summer vacation we have received, as well as a good whole- some environment which you have given us. The sophomore class extends sincere congratulations to you seniors and best wishes that as you go on through the uneven journey of life you may trust in Him through whom you conquer. -Norman Shenk. Freshman The freshman class of the Lancaster Mennonite School numbers fifty-six. We gather each day in room C for roll call. Mfe were glad this year to have Brother Bauman as our class adviser. His patience and helpful attitude have been appre- ciated by each of us. Our short stay at school has been made more pleasant by the friendliness of upperclassmen and teachers. We look forward to many more happy experiences during the coming years of school. The freshman class extends hearty congratulations to the seniors. As you leave this school, and enter the great school of life, we wish you the best of success. May you never forget your motto, Through Him We Conquer. -Ernest N. Kraybill. 32 The Junior Class Back row: John Fisher, Oliver Mast, Paul Hartz, Donald Gehman, Ray Glick, Harry Lefever, Eugene Peifer, John Kraybill, Melvin Peifer, David Harnish Second row: Arlene Hollinger, Clara Ebersole, Esther Kurtz, Martha Denlinger, janet Leaman, Lena Histand Martha Lutz, Doris Good, Eunice Martin, Sister Garber First row: Martha Kurtz, Joyce Miller, Shirley Kauffman, Jeanette Hostetter, Marian Lezman Seated: Donald Mast, Clarence Rutt, Erma Sensenig Back row: john Weaver, Norman Shirk, Charles Shenk, Ralph Weaver, Harold Rohrer, Glenn Rutt, Lawrence King, Victor Weaver, Warren Shenk Second row: Irene Stoltzfus, Ruth Westenberger, Ruth Ranck, Rachel Swartzentruber, Carolyn Swartzentruber Front row: Alma Stoltzfus, Esther Sanderson, Gladys Swartz, Norma Metzler, Helen Shenk, Mabel Weaver 33 9 The Sophomore Class Back row: Melvin Weaver, James Krady, Edwin Landis, Levi Weaver, Paul Landis, Elvin Martin, Walter Miller, Brother Keener Second row: Miriam Wenger, Alma Rohrer, Pearl Stoltzfus, Mildred Miller, Doris Risser, Helen Ranck, Dorothy Landes, Marian Grove, Mildred Myer, Martha Myers Front row: Allen Kauffman, Carl Mellinger, john Miller, Christian Peifer, Charles Longenecker Back row: Ivan Leaman, Lester Yoder, John Hershey, Wilmer Kolb, Roy Book, Milton Good, Allen Beiler, John Gehman, 'Benjamin Martin, John Denlinger Second row: Almeda Groff fI'helma Eby, Mildred Clymer, Miriam Clymer I Third row: Helen Keener, Lois Ruth, Miriam Mast, june Denhnger, Jean Kraybxll, Thelma Hershey, Anna Ruth Hess, Marian Hostetier Front row: Jay Landis, Merrill Derstine, Kenton Brubaker, Jason Stoltzfus, Virgil Stoltzius, Norman Shenk, John Hostetter 34 The Freshman Class 1 Back row: Melvin Stoltzfus, Richard Sensenig, Daniel Benner John Metzler, Evan Rrehl John Witmer Second row: Brother Bauman, Cl de Witmer, Gerald Weaver Abram Minnxch Mark Rohrer Allen Martin Third row: Ada Stoltzfus, Mabel toltzfus, Ruth Zimmerman Betty Slegrist Mildred Stoltzfus Ethel Ranck Eunice Ruth, Myrtle Stoltzfus Front row: Mabel Pickel, Miriam Sauder, Thelma Moyer Elizabeth Wenger Mary Sensemch Ruth Sauder Reba Stoltzfus, Ellen Weaver Back row: John Graff, Paul Ebersole, Ernest Kray Norman Kreider, John Felpel, John Buckwalter, Second row: Hershey Leaman, Arlene Huber, Alma Ruth Brubaker, Ada Marie Glick bill Melvin Glick Wilmer Hollinger David Bauman Damel Longenecker Bexler Naomi Brubaker Grace Kerr Vxrgmxa Mast Front row: Eunice Mack, Rachel Landis, Alta Leaman Janet Gehman Joyce Gehman Martha Herczler Mary Hershey, Rachel Harnish, Mary Ellen Groif 35 Student Life .ng xg Ex. 1-1 K, nga EGM 2 1 HT 9 E as E s 5 Y Q ss- B ,M .ML wa Q fm nw tudent Life X gif' Student Life if - fa..-.J g 1 I 1 I f 75 sm 54 X X J V+ QC TZ Z!! UQ X I -5 f P S 24, Back row, left to right: Mary Elizabeth Lutz, Abram Minnich, Donald Gehman, John Shenk, Ivan Leaman Middle row: Ruth Ranck, Dorothy Herr, Alice Weaver, Brother Brubaker, 'Ruth Kling, Lydia Sensenig, Gladys Swartz Standing at ends of table: Shirley Kauffman, Lois Leaman Seated, left to right: Lois Good, John Ruth, Ruth Wert Editor: John L. Ruth Associate Editors: Loi Department Editors: Literary ............,. Mill Stream Staff s A. Good, Ruth A. Wert ,.... L-Lois A. Leaman Religious News .... L .....vvl L X. Ruth Kling Ellen R. Petre General News .... W.. ..... .............. . John B. Shenk Shirley M. Kauffman Reporters: Library .... ...... . ..... . .Donald H. Gehnian Alumni ..... ..... L ..... ..... . ..... N I ary Elizabeth Lutz Senior ........ L ....... ..... L ....... ..... . L ydia H. Sensenig Junior ---- ....... - ........ ....... G ladys E. Swartz Sophomore ........... ..... ...................... .............,.. I V an B. Leaman Freshman .,.,.,,.,............................................................... . ...... .Abram D. Minnieh Typists: Dorothy V. Herr, Alice Weave1', Ruth M. Ranek Business Manager: Cl yde B. Stoner Faculty Advisers: Edna K. Wenger, Lester Brubaker Publishing Committee: J. Paul Graybill, Noah G. Good, Clyde B. Stoner 40 .ll The School Paper The Lancaster Mennonite School is represented monthly by its school paper which goes out in every direction. The quality of work which the editorial staff and the faculty advisers have been doing has brought frequent favorable comment. The school paper represents the school by telling about the activities about the school and reflecting the life and spirit of the school. News reports, reports of meetings, alumni notes, articles, selections from class papers, and other items of interest make up this interesting school paper. We call our school paper the Mill Stream because of the name of the stream which Hows through our beautiful campus. The planning and production of the Mill Stream is one of our many interesting activities. Through Himm We Conquer As we leave school and prepare to meet life, we will leave our testimony whether it is good or bad. Life will present new challenges and opportunities to us. Of ourselves we could do very little to help those about us, but with Christ as our guide we may make life a success. -PAUL BENDER. Through Him We Conquer -may this be the experience of each one of us. Jesus said: In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheery I have overcome the world. This is the key to our motto. Our Christ has never known defeat. He is greater than our strongest foe, Satang for greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. Since Christ has never known defeat, we are assured of victory as we follow Him. In life we will have to encounter temptations and trials, but let us, as the Class of '48, remember that it is Through Him We Conquer. -Lois A. LEAMAN. 41- Standing: Corena Yoder, Albert Homberger, John Denlinger, Sister Garber, Jay Landis, Ivan Leaman, Rachel Fisher Seated: Susan Herr, John Ruth, Anna Keener Stylus Club Nine students, live boys and four girls, Diet every Thursday afternoon this year in quest of a better understanding of and ability for good writing. Sister Wenger' was our adviser during the Hrst semester, and Sister Garber in the second half of the year. VVe wrote poetry and prose, most of which was not very lengthy, and then criticized it in class. lfVe wrote some stories designed for children. VVe took a trip to the Ephrata Cloisters, which proved very interesting. Each one of us has become a better writer this year by the helpful criticisni he has received in Stylus. 42 i Art Club Our Art class is making great strides forward, with Sister XXVCZIVCI' as instructor. Beginning With pencil drawings we have progressed until now we are trying our :nhilities at some simple oil paintings with success. VVC do not expect to produce :muy great masterpieces but several ol us have cliscoxerecl how much we enjoy Art :intl we look liO1'lV2ll'Cl to sometime going further into the possibilities of this li2lSClI12llLl1lg study. 43 Back row: John Metzler, Earl Denlinger, John Shenk, Paul Bender Second row: Sister Hess, Mildred Miller, Ada Ruth Umble, Arlene Lapp, Arlene Huber, Mildred Clymer Third row: 'Ruth Dick, Alice Weaver, Mary jean Heistand, Dorothy Herr, Thelma Eby Front row: Miriam Clymer, Pauline Weaver, Martha Lutz, Miriam Wenger, Almeda Graff in-.4 Back row: john Fisher, Benjamin Martin Albert Hornberger, Lydia Sensenig, Janet Leaman, Doris Risser, Martha Denlinger, Ruth 'Brubaker, Naomi Brubaker, Brother Kraybill Front row: Norma Mctzler, Ruth Kling, Pearl Stoltzfus, Martha Myers, Erma Sensenig, Jeanette Hostetter, Mildred Myer, Marian Grove, Norman Shirk, John Graff 44 Sunshine Sewers The Sunshine Sowers, or the tract band of other years, consisted of students who wanted to give some of their time in helping to spread sunshine and the Gospel to those in need of it. Under the direction of Brother Kraybill they dis- tributed tracts and The Way in Lancaster city. Part of the group went to the Almshouse and the Old People's Home at Oreville to sing. Some girls sang for sick and aged people in the community. Tracts were sent down the Mill Stream in bottles. When no other work was scheduled, programs were given by the group. The school's Christian testimony has certainly been enhanced by the work of this group. Through ll-Tim We Conquer Our motto is, Through Him We Conquer. What do we mean by conquer? Conquer means to gain the victory, or to win. To win what? To some, it means to gain the victory over bad habits. And to others, to conquer in whatever they have undertaken to do. Our chief aim in studying our lessons should be to conquer or to gain the victory of each assignment, not just for the pleasure of getting the answers, but, because it will better fit us to face life's battles. For we, as Christians, are soldiers of the C1'0SS, and we conquer only through Christ, who is our Captain and Guide. Paul says, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me ' fPhi1ip- pians 4:13Q. Seniors, as we are now looking forward to soon leaving L.M.S. and going out to face our various vocations in life, let us not forget our motto, Through Him We Conquer. -MARY HARTMAN. 45 Back row standing: Paul Hartz, David White, Melvin Stoltzfus, Brother Kraybill Back row seated: Mary Ellen Groff, Irene Stoltzius Front row: Mary Harm-ian, Ethel Ranck, Dorcas Yoder Standing: Brother Good First Aid In case of accident or sudden illness we hope to be able to be of service to any person in need of help. We practiced many of the things one might be called upon to do in case of accident on the highway or in the home. Mfe believe that a fuller understanding of how to treat injuries will make us more careful about accident prevention. VVe studied the structure of the human body so that we might more readily understand what is the correct thing to do in case of injury to the bones or serious bleeding. Much emphasis was placed in this course on artihcial respiration. It is not our desire that any of our friends shall ever be the victims of an accident, but we do desire to be able to make good use of our First-aid training in case some person is injured or sick. 46 Standing: John Miller, John Kraybill, Brother Bauman, Victor Weaver, John Hershey, Jacob Hartz, Charles Shenk, Roy Book, Jason Stoltzfus, Paul Hartz, John Mellinger, Wilmer Kolb, Virgil Stoltzfus, Warren Shenk, David Hostetter Kneeling: John Hostetter, Oliver Mast, Milford Mast, Albert Mast, Henry Eby, Herbert Minnich, Lester Yoder, David Hamish Agriculture This year's Agriculture club had Brother Bauman as a sponsor and Milford Mast was elected president. At the regular meetings the boys discussed farm topics and problems. Brother VVenger came to the school and gave a talk on agricultural limestone. Four Field trips were taken through the year to see actual imethods which are being used in modern farming. The boys raised four pigs which Brother Bauman gave themg they gave two back to him and sold the other two, the proceeds going into the treasury. Two acres of corn will be planted this spring so that the Agriculture club of next year can get to work promptly in the fall. 47 Dining Room Activities Certainly this activity was not the least important of the activities in which we engaged during the year. In the dining room we listened to programs at times, we heard announcements, we met visitors and frequently heard short talks by visitors, but most of all we mingled socially while we ate well-prepared meals. Here our meals are served to us by student waitresses who try to make the meal just as pleasant for us as they can. In the kitchen at the end of the dining room three cooks work long hours to prepare the meals on time and in good quantity. When a student is absent from the dining room at mcaltime it is either on account of illness or something which the pupil considers very important and pressing. Students are expected to come to the dining room regularly, but this rule needs little enforcement, because students want to come. VVe enjoy our meals. Vile are usually hungry till mealtirne comes around. Through Him We Conquer WVe are not to be discouragedg the world has always been corrupt and always will be. But salvation separates the child of God from the sins of this world. VVe not only conquer in spite of themg we conquer all the more because of them, through Him that loved us. Certainly we do not overcome only these present trials and calamities, however severe. Though we are killed all day long, and are appointed as sheep for the slaughter through Christ, who so loved us as to share them, we are conquerors all the more by means of them. jesus Christ is the kind of friend that draws the very best that is in us. Don't think, young people, that the world says you will be good if you do this or that. For we have a new standing, Through Him We Conquer. -MIRIARI M. KING. 48 L Hattie Musser, Pauline Ebersole, Bertha Kraybill The Kitchen Staff Early and late the cooks are at work. To get ready lor breakfast for a large group of hungry students means that there must be some planning and working done in advance. A cook must have good food to cook il there is to be a good meal. A lot ol planning goes into the meals before the work in the kitchen starts. Much of the food is provided by kind friends who can it during the plentiful season. The school is grateful for this help. Most of the food used in the kitchen, however, has to be bought. An elliort is made to buy food as cheaply as possible without sacrihc- ing quality. Attention is given to properly balanced meals for the sake ol the health and nourishment of the students. 50 Back row: Brother Keener, Melvin Weaver, Donald Gehman, john Buckwalter, Ray Glick, Harry Lefever, Donald Mast, Harold Roltrer, Clarence Rutt, Ralph Weaver, Melvin Glick Second row: Evan Riehl, Carl Mcllinger, Charles Longenecker, Christian Peifer, Allen Martin, Allen Kauff- man, Eugene Peifer, Glenn Rutt, Lawrence King, Paul Ebersole Front row: David White, Harlan King Campus Improvement Although this has been the first year for Campus Improvement club, there is much evidence that they have been busily at work. Brother Keener is the director and Harold Rohrer was elected president. Much work was done to beautify the campus, which included building a skating pond, cutting up dead trees, filling ditches, cleaning banks, hauling wood, ashes, stumps, and tin cans, blasting stumps across the Mill Stream, and much work on the tennis courts and baseball field. 51 11' ni H 3, ff Q-Nj-1 ,ALIEN 1, T Q' W ws Oral Expression Now, class, do you have any criticism? This is an expression which is olten heard in the 1:20 period on Tuesdays or on Thursdays at 12:30. As the name suggests, the members of this group are interested in improving their public speak- ing ability. One of the first things which the class did was to have informal con- versations. Some time was spent in talking about the characteristics of a good conversationalist and how to improve our conversations. Next we gave speeches. Alter everyone had his chance to give speeches, we spent some time on pantomimes. This was quite interesting. The next few weeks were spent in giving poems with gestures. After each person gave his poem, helpful criticism was given by the class. We have all profited by Brother Brubaker's helpful suggestions. Through ll-llim We Coniqufer The world lies before us as a vast field. On every hand doors are opening for us to enter. As we pass through these doors to enter into our life's work, we will meet with many problems, difliculties, and trials. If we go out in our own strength to try to conquer, we will miserably fail. However, if, as We go, we will go with Him through whom we conquer, we will have great victories. The problems which face us will be solved by His help, the obstacles will move at the touch of His power, and trials will but drive us closer to Him. Christ has the answer to our every problem. If we will but allow Him to lead and do His work through us, we will have victories as we minister to a needy world. -ERMA STAUFFER. How shall we conquer except through Christ? Our aim is victory. As seniors, we are about to embark in a cold world, not knowing what lies ahead of us. We are glad that Christ has entered into our lives and that we have seen the Light. It is our duty to fit our lives into the Lord's service and to meet the issues of life successfully. This motto is a challenge to us, for we know that we are more than conquerorsn through Him. May each of us realize that Through Him VVe Con- quer and through us may Christ conquer the world. -NORMAN SHERTZER. 53 Needleeraft From Sister Kauffman's office on Mondays at 3:00, Tuesdays at 1:20, and Thursdays at 12:30 comes the click of knitting needles, the snip of the scissors, and the scratch of a paint brush, mingled with the lively chatter of ambitious girls. Our interests are varied, ranging from textile painting to embroidering quilt patches. Many beautiful and useful articles, including sweaters, handkerchiels, doilies, and mittens, have been made. Sister Kauffman, who knows something about all the fine arts of homemaking, is our sponsor. Through llllim We Conquer Our class motto, Through Him V7e Conquer, has meant much to us in the past and will mean much more to us in the future. As we graduate from L.M.S. we will be going into the future to meet with many trials and temptations. WVC may be looked down upon, criticized, and sometimes we may feel as if we have not accomplished much at all in our lives, VVe must press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ jesus. We cannot solve our problems ourselves. It is only through Him that we can and will conquer. May we always remember our motto, Through Him YVe Conquer. -MARY JEAN HmsTANn. We, the people in this world, are finite creatures of our selves. We are utterly helpless. Our Power 1l'lllSll come from a higher source. It is only by the yielded life that this Power is able to work in mortals and it is only the yielded life that can say, Through Him VVe Conquer. --LEYVIS SWARTZENTRUBER. 54 Back row standing: Lois Leaman, Pauline Weaver, Miriam King, Marian Grove, Miriam Wenger, Alma Stoltzfus, Mary Hershey, Bessie Yoder, Betty Cox, Alta Leaman, Arlene Huber, Dorothy Landes, Erma Sensenig, Sister Kauffman Second row seated: Lena Histand, Mildred Graff, Norma Metzler, Grace Kerr, Mildred Miller, Mildred Clymer, Doris Risser, Miriam Cliymer, Magy Jean Heistand, Alice Weaver Between second and front row, seate : Lydia ensenig, Dorothy Herr Front row: Ruth Brubaker, Naomi Brubaker, Clara Ebersole, Ruth Kling Back row: Alma Rohrer, Ruth Ranck, Lois Ruth, Helen Keener, Joyce Miller, june Denlinger, Pluma gina Marian Hostetter, Ada Glick, Vema Herr, Mary Sensenich, Mabel Pickel, Rachel Landis, Sister au man Second row: Ruth Wert, Virginia Mast, Eunice Mack, Jean Kraybill, Arlene Hollinger, Mabel Weaver, Martha Kurtz, Susan Herr, Corena Yoder, Eunice Martin, Rachel Fisher, Anna Keener Front row: Martha Hertzler, Alma Bciler, Helen Shenk, Esther Sanderson 55 Back row: Milton Good, John Felpel, John Gehman, John Weaver, Melvin Peifer Second row: Kenton Brubaker, Lewis Swartzentruber, David Bauman, john Wilmer, Ernest Kraybill Merrill Derstine Kneeling: Allen Beiler, Ira Landis, Ivan Leaman 56 Shop Brother Craybill, as usual had charge of the shop group. Each section had a superintendent elected by the club. These were Ira Landis and Harlan King. The superintendents had two foremen under them. The boys built things which they themselves decided to make. Some ol' the projects were bird houses, book- shelves, stools, and gunracks. , Through Him We Cointcqueir Truly we as Seniors will always remember our motto for its striking signifi- cance in our lives. We conquer through Him who saved us by dying for us, the mightiest of the mighty, Jesus Christ our Lord and Redeemer! By prayer and meditation we conquer our daily problems and temptations through Him. To COIICIUCI' means to gain victory. Mfe gain victory also by serving a risen and living Saviour. I John 514, For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Yes, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. Let each one ol' us ask ourselves this question: Do we conquer through Him who loved us and gave Himself for us? -ALBERT HORNBERGER. When the word conquer is mentioned, immediately we think of a victory that must be won. To every youth the word victory presents a dynamic chal- lenge to accomplishment. We alone cannot reach our goal, but through Christ we will be able to reach it. If our motives are directed by any person other than Christ, our accomplishments will be vain. However, if our motives are directed by Him through whom we should conquer, our accomplishments, however small or great, will signify victory to the commander of our life. Victory is ours, for Through Him WVe Conquer. -RUTH KLING. 57 Left to right: John Kraybill, Charles Shenk, Wilmer Hollinger, Albert Hornberger, Jay Landis, Alta Leaman, Thelma Hershey, Ada Stoltzfus, Mildred Stoltzfus, Pearl Stoltzfus, Mabel Stoltzfus, Ruth Dick, Dorothy Landes, Almeda Groif, Thelma Eby. Sister Garber, Helen Ranck, Miriam Mast, Martha Myers. Alma Rohrer Standing: Miriam Sauder, Ruth Sauder, Rachel Harnish, Mary Heiss, Mildred Myer, Janet Leaman, Alma Stoltzfus, Miriam Wenger, Brother Bauman Kneeling: John Fisher, Henry Eby, Norman Shirk, Jacob Hartz, Ralph Weaver 58 Nature Study Do you enjoy being out in nature, to delve into the mysteries olf lnoss-covered stones and simple, beuutilul llowers, or the many wziys and habits ol His wood- lztnd creatures? Then you would certainly enjoy Nature Study. Our beztutilul 1,.M.S. campus with the woods und streznn, together with our very interested :ind interesting instructors, Sister Garber and Brother Bziumztn, makes Nature Study :tn enjoyable and profitztble study. Through Him -We Conquer Through Hint NtVe Conquer. What rt consoling thought to the Clliristizm znnidst the chaos and perplexities ol' the world about us, for trying to conquer evil in our own strength would bring only delieztt.. Let us try to picture lor :1 inoinrnt the Christian :ls he goes through liI'e. About and before him are pitlzrlls, snztres, and perhaps seeming inountztins placed in his path by the devil. But now look to God und leel His protecting and guiding hztnd upon our lives :ind lfeel confident that with l-lim on our side and trusting in Him we cannot but be victorious. -D AVID l'lOS'l'li'l l'l'1R. As youth we ure as zt ship just leaving harbor. The seal belore us is tumultuous and the clouds hang over us dark and heavy. However, we lem' not the storm. lfVe must remember to be strong in the Lord. As we sail lorth often there is ust il small ray ol light ahead ot us. But we hope to reach our goal, and that hope turns to faith in Christ. XfVe may sail through temptations or persecutions but we must remetnber we are more than conquerors in Him. And then suddenly the harsh sea will become gentle and smooth, the clouds will vanish, and rt beautiful sunset appears right before us! Then we will rejoice and szty, It is through Him we conquered. -CORJENA Yontik. 5 9 Standing: Sister Mosernann Seated, left to right: 'Betty Siegrist, Ruth Zimmerman, Elizabeth Wenger, Erma Staulfer, Martha Denlinger, Myrtle Stoltzfus, Janet Gehman, Joyce Gehman, Reba Stultzfus, Mary Heiss HOl116111Hlii11g In this CXlL1'21Clll'l'lCLll2l1' study ive are lezu'uing some of the interesting things that will make our homes more homey and pleaszuit. X-Ve are hitting the l1igh spots in quite u few of the household arts, such as cooking and sewing, under the helpful instruction of Sister Moseinann and Sister Hess. VVe intend to make this study practical by putting it to use in our homes right now, and we feel that our study this yezu' has been packed lull of learning interesting things. 60 av Student Programs A regular activity is the student assembly program. This frequently affords an opportunity to render a program. Wfe enjoyed a number of good travel talks during the year. One Friday afternoon we had the privilege ol hearing Brother T. O. Hylkema ol' I-lolland, who was visiting in this country. Caretaker Vlfarm and clean buildings, a well-kept lawn and grounds, regular repairs of chairs, doors, and roofs mean a lot to the smooth running of a school. Meet Brother Samuel Ressler who has been with us since the beginning of the school. Before be came to the school to take care of the regular needs of buildings and grounds he worked at the carpenter trade. VVith the end of this year he plans to go back to that work again. YVe wish him the best ol' success. He has many warm friends at the school. 61 qi' iw: In ,gk 'HQ , 1' ,NM ' f, 15, 4 Q A u A ,digg 53... Campus Views FF: DQIRQLUW Maui 'MQ X V0 Wea , fAfMX 2 X T f 11, - lil jf X ,lf K -QQ NVXQL ? 5- Ts 114 TH ROUGH HIM WE CUNUUEIQ JL L.RL.+1, J.1,..l-FHA if f 2 m 3 'fzfmim 45444415 H , ,,,.,,.c,m,-H., HW 3 w.,L.4 ,f san, CA,as+.,m L,aJ,.,b 11.4.-,MJ eu-.Jay ,2 IF mv Goa Le on our sfd., who can sthd a76sns+ His L'.Fc? 3 14' The way fs rawyh and s1bel9,7lou?A Sfni-al'7:S75 our'eyesh1.yd,L-,? 4, f' , 4rrr wfPmff P? f 12 - J gFFF!14fKsa4AijZE -fb hf Fi A-f,',,,f7 mu Q r-Q? 15 Lufn, we may lb Of-Lr' Lon! COW!-.lJCs 7 All our Hopes iv-f I-Mm r-esiafe In 654:11 dar-A am! alouffffaf lwun STZH Goag Lvvlxn? HamJ UMM keep Hose Lugo humgly Tfu,57L737 Aff,-,-, mmf F Fw W Pm E 1 W ' ! I jijfigg? i.sL5'55i911!lQ If 2.f2i1sf??JTJ,?ZfiTT'ff Ziff? fsQil2WiDie 5,1 Lei' qs fallow in C9045 way, L.-if uf mm I?7dl'C!! bf-60:34, M, 1' P F Lmfw FINISH? 931waJ3l1AfHfJ' Hwoujh we b?U0wS fo'-mf! us roar, 5771! we Gen we bfce 73 say we UQHJ never be a-Fu-aim-17 Goff 15 afwifs ow The ffraww. Lef u.S ba'f'He. day lyfdayi 'Fl five ?f0riou5 Crown foe won! imP4PFF ufPFFpfEE -1 H: -I-hY0U?lN !'!'m we Gow? 5 ffjeirffii I-I. 'fn we, QQW17 ucv! Qur way- 'QU E FEW PPP wifi? Mqfifg nh. lue Conf? uer EEEWE EL F HH 4 Q J I :I g Him we Om? ue!! Our vm ELEEFTFTUPH NJJipJgJg 2 fe ,rn Gloplf f7EEff1?fl?F EF Jes ! !l'S 'PMSIQP Class Poem THROUGH HIM WE CONOUER Lois A. Good The future of our years is dim, We cannot see ahead, But victory is sure in Himg The battle, He has led. If paths of peace may be our lot, Or weary ways we trod, The worldly joys are all forgot, For we will walk with God. Though Satan's wiles may block our way Or griefs may lay us low, We'll follow as He leads the way, Wherever He may show. He gives His matchless strength and D0lU,7 To those who do His willg Though hosts of sin may seem so strong, Yet He is stronger still. Though life is full of cares and fears, He says, 'cBe not afraid. His mighty arm is strong to save The souls who seek His aid. And then when all of life is o'er, His welcome voice will say, 'Through me you conqueredg evermore Abide with me alwayf, GG Class History -IOHN SHENK 1 RliSHlXIEN 19,14-l9115 September I1-1f1lI.C1'CCl the hulls olf L.M.S. September 12-Opening address by Brother Nelson Kkillflilllllll. November I3-I7-SC1'lCS ol 1'eviv:1ls-Brother Elmer Kolb, evangelist. November 21-Open house and rIll'l2llll4SglVll1g supper. November 27-Elected class ollicers. December 25-llantlary 2-Christmas vzicntion. Jllllllllfy 8-Febrtlzlry 16-OUI' family wus Clll2ll'gCLl. by Short Terni students. jztnuzxry 26-NfVe gave zr program to the school on School Days. Februztry 2-B1'Oll1C1'J2Ill1CS Hess began zu series ol revival meetings. March 6-The work among the -jews was forcibly portrayed to us by Brothei Martin Z. Miller. Mu-rch 15-Criticism slips. April I6-20-I'IClPfLll series of revival meetings-Brother John W. Hess, evangelist. May 2- Dinner Out. May 15-Fl'CSl1l1l2lll outing. i May go-Last day of ClZlSSCS-lJUl'llCll l.zui11 test books. May 31-CIIIIIIIICIICCIIICIIL Dzly. SOPHOMORILS 19115-1946 September 1 I-Fll'Sl day of scl1ool. September I2-O17ClliIlg sermon by Brother Muhlon Hess. September 14-Get-zlcquzlinted social. October I8-r1'l'2lVCl talk by Orie O. Miller. November 5-Q-llCVlYIllS by Brother lfrvin Lehnmn. November 20-Open house and rIll12lllliSglVl1lg supper. mu ny 5 Lxchtmgcd C,1l11ISLll1lSUlllS 1 1thc1 I ite' illlldly 5 Elected class OH1CCIS januzrry 10-29-Spent much time on our 2lUIOlJlOgl'll1Jl1lCS. December IQ-Jilllllklfy 2-.Long V2lC2llll0ll lJCC2lllSC ol' snow and sickness. Aja 1' L-fx ' -- ' z.'g .'-'z 1' 1 ll . . L- . . . 1 -Itanium 'y 24-Talk by john C. XlVCl1gCl'. April 2-Brother Martin Kraybill began :1 series of inspiring revival meetings. ' May 3-Debate in lJlOlOgy-EDVl1'Ol'll1lC11ll vs. Heredity. May 7-Sophomore outing. May 21-29-Sl0l'ylCClllI1g contest i11 English class. May 31-LHSI day of school. .lime 4-Commeneement. :lk 'lk 911 .IUNIORS 19.16-1947 September 10-Bilifk again! , September 11-Get-z1cqu:.1i11ted social. October 14-fxHlOl'lg other officers, Ira Landis was elected president of the class. October 22-31-Fall revivzils by Brother Milton Brackbill. November 26-Open house. November 27, 28-Thanksgiving YIIC2illOll. 07 December 3-Talk by Dr. Noah Mack. December 20-30-Clll'lSl1ll?lS vacation. February 21-V21CZlEl0l1-SIIOWI February 26-Junior skating party. March 21-RC3dillgS by Sidney Shaeller of Virginia. March 22-Physics class visited the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. April 8-18-Revivals-Brother Harvey E. Shank. May 13-An enjoyable evening-Junior-Senior Outing. May 14-AIIlCl'iC21H history class went to Wheatland. May 19-TCSlCCl our motors in physics class-the girls too! May 28-Last day of school. May 29-'CO11ll11CI1CClllCl1l'. Day. St: is :ik SENIORS 1 947- 1 948 September 9-Seniors! September 10-Opening address by Brother Harold Brenelnan of Philadelphia. September 26-Talk by Dr. T. O. l-lylkema of Holland. October 9-Started Macbeth in literature. October 14-24-A series of revivals by Brother Jacob Rittenhouse. October 31-Elected class officers. November 7-Started Merchant of Venice in literature class. November 25-Open house and Tltanksgiving social. December 5-Mother and Daughter Social. December 12-SCIli01' girls were entertained by Lois Leaman. Deceutber February 19-29-Clll'lSllllZlS vacation. 10-20-B1'0lllCl' X'Veaver, our student pastor, held a helpful series ol' revival meetings. March 17-Problems ol Democracy class went to Harrisburg and Hershey. March 25-VVC chose our class song. April 2-Class went to XfVashington on a one-day trip. May 28-The beginning! PRINCIPAUS MESSAGE fC0llli71l.lKdf7'OI11 page 62 of the Gospel to an unbelieving world. The courses of study that you have pur- sued and the emphases that you have come in contact with here in school have given you the impression that service is an important phase of a true Christian life. You l1ave an obligation to the state which gives you a home and many other rights and privileges. This obligation includes obedience, submission, and a we1l-dis- ciplined life. Another goal lor you as young people is to look forward to establish' ing a Christian home with its great possibilities. Last, you are a member of the church and as such you should endeavor to be the very best member possible and an exponent of the teachings of the church. YVe wish you well in the life that the Lord has for you in the days and years ahead, -uf. PAUL GRAYBIL1.. 68 Class Prophecy Scre-e-e-e-eeech! There was a loud crash and people ran to their doors and windows to see the accident which had happened on Main Street in Intercourse. They saw a 11ew car in the ditch right up against a tree. A little girl ran across the street unharmed. It seems that the driver swerved to avoid hitting the girl and hit the tree. A quick-thinking housewife rtlns to her telephone and calls for the ambulance. More people gather around and the driver gets out of his car rather shakily. Then the ambulance roars up. At once Doctor Minnich instructs the driver to lie down and begins to inspect him for possible injuries. IfVhen he is almost through he says, VVell, if this isn't something! This fellow looks like Henry Eby. Henry, don't you recognize me? This is strange, murmured Henry. You look like Herbert Minnich. And that nurse you brought along looks a lot like Betsy Herr. That's who she is, said Herbert. I never expected to meet you like this. VVell, Henry, you aren't hurt very badly. I hope that family takes better care of their little girl after this. Henry said, I just had my brakes adjusted this morning by the best mechanic they had over at lra Landis' garage. l-le's one of our classmates too. You remem- ber liarl Denlinger, don't you? Sure, said Herbert, the boy who was always thinking up inventions. You can be glad he did such a. good job. By the way, said Henry, tell Ira to send a tow t-ruck after my car so that it will be out of the way. All right, said Herbert, I guess I can do that much for an old classmate. With that Herbert walked up to the nearest house and knocked on the door. A short, dark-haired housewife opened the door, and Herbert has to let out a gasp of wonder. VVhy, I believe you are Arlene Lapp, he says, I'm He-rbert Minnich. from our class at L.M.S. in 1948. I suppose you still remember me? I certainly do, said Arlene. It seems strange that I am seeing so many people from our class today. This morning David X'Vhite was here to fix our telephone, and before he left, Kenneth IfVeaver stopped here to ask the way to Henry Eby's stone quarry. I-lenry Eby's quarry? asked Herbert. You might be surprised to know that Henry was the driver of the car at the edge of your lawn out here. Needless to say, Arlene was, and it took some time for her to calm down. Meanwhile He-rbert called the garage and asked Ira to send over a tow truck. Of course these two friends had a hard time getting stopped, but they Hnally managed to say good- 3 by. Then asks. Sever Eby in the like you to street .... Arlene was Henry's qu Herbert called the hospital. May I please speak to Dr. Staulfer? he al minutes later he is heard to say: XN7hy, yes, Marvin, I have Henry ambulance over here on Main Street. Yes .... No, not too badly. I'd take a few X rays .... He swerved to miss a girl running across the Yes, I'm seeing a lot of them .... I'll be right over . . . . Good-by. still thereg so he asked her, 'VVhat did Kenneth Wleaver want over at arry? VVell, said Arlene, I don't understand it exactly, but he said Henry wants a bridge built over a small creek, and you know Kenneth is an engineer. That's right, said Herbert. Well, I must be going. I suppose they will think I am dreadfully slow if I don't hurry up. Oh, by the way, said Arlene, you heard that Lewis Swartzentruber was ordained to be a deacon last week down at Greenwood, didn't you? Lewis Swartzentruberlu said I-Ierbe-rt. VVell, I'm not surprised. 1-Ie'll make a good one. This is really interesting, but I guess I'll have to go now. Good-by. Good-by, said Arlene. ' Dr. Minnich then went to the ambulance and they rode to the hospital. He whispered to the nurse on the way there, Let's surprise Henry and have all the nurses that went to L.M.S. in our class come into his room at one time. That would be a good idea, whispered Miss Herr. Finally they got to the hospital and, after Dr. Staulfer had given him a quick checkup, I-lenry was taken to his room. About an hour after he had been there, he was awakened from a doze by the entrance of nine, yes, nine, white-clad nurses, who stood around his bed and pre- 69 sented him with a bouquet of flowers. Could he believe 'his eyes? There were Betty Cox, Rachel Fisher, Lois Good, Ruth Kling, Lois Leaman, Arlene Miller, Ruth Wfert, Pauline Vlfeaver, and Miriam King. M1hat is this, said Henry, an L.M.S. reunion? At that they all laughed, and Ruth Vlfert said, Sure, that's what it is all the time, here. There are twelve L.M.S. students working in the hospital all the time. Rachel Fisher said, Yes, but we had thirteen last week. VVe had Norman Shertzer in bed for a week. He was turning the propeller on his plane and it kicked back. I suppose he couldn't get Ollt ofthe way. He had a compound fracture of the left arm. Keep on, said Henry, Uthis is interesting. Incidentally, said Arlene Miller, these flowers come from David l-Iostetter's farm. His wife sent them over as soon as they heard about your accident. That's really fast work, if you ask mef' Henry said. How did he find out about it? Ruth Kling said, ullfell, Albert Hornberger is painting David's barn right now. and he drove past Ira's garage on the way there this morn- ing. I suppose Ira told him and he told David. At this Dr. Minnich came into the room and since he was concerned for Henry's health he told the nurses that they had better keep him quiet. The first day passed slowly. But next morning at ten o'clock things began to happen. First of all, Iohn Mellinger dropped in. He was quite sunburned and sturdy, and one could easily tell he was a farmer. Mfhile he was chattering with Henry, Mary Hartman brought a bouquet of flowers from her Sunday-school class at Vine Street Mission. Then, who but Paul Bender should arrive with Albert and Milford Mast and John Ruth. After they had renewed their acqquaintance Henry suggested that since he was a temporary invalid, the four should sing a song or two for him. They had almost forgotten that they had at one time sung to- gether, but they managed to recall a few numbers and sing, Auld Lang Sync. They then explained that they had wanted to get together anyway, and when they had heard of Henry's misfortune, they used the opportunity to come together. Patil explained that at the present time he was a shoe salesman in an exclusive shoe store in VVilmington. Albert, Milford, and John all gave their occupations as farmers, Albert specializing in tomatoes, Milford in potatoes, and John in cows. It may sound almost unbelievable, but soon Iohn IS. Shenk stepped into the room. Henry soon started to say that he believed miracles still were happening. Of course, -Iohn's old classmates wondered what he was doing, and they were slightly amused to find that -Iohn had finally become what -they had predicted he would be. a statistician. He was doing some work for the Mennonite Publishing House and as a side line had collected some facts about the class of '48 at L.M.S. Of course, the boys wanted to hear them. Well, began Tohn in his slow manner, among the girls we have quite a few housewives, which l1Ot at all unnatural. Edna Groff was a secretary in the oflice of a large meat-packing plant, until she married the boss' son. You may be surprised to find that we have three school teachers from our group. Ann Keener is teaching English at L.M.C. this year. She is also the faculty sponsor for the Stylus Club. The last two girls in our homeroom, Corena and Dorcas Yoder, are also teaching school. Corena has charge of about forty second graders, and I under- stand she enioys it very much. Dorcas followed her sister's footsteps and she is teaching in 'the little retl schoolhouse.' At this moment Lois Good tiptoed in with a large box of candy. I suppose you know Mary Heiss is working for Fanny Farmer, she said: well, she sent this box of candy to you, Henry, so that you could get well sooner. Say, said Henry, this is almost fun. XfVill it be safe, Paul, to leave it on the table? Please, Henry, begged Paul. don't bring up that subject again. After they all had eaten a piece of candy, John Shenk WCI1t on with his statistics Pauline Miller is another one of our housewives, he said, but she is still using her artistic ability. The drawing on last month's issue of the Afissioiiary zlflesscmger was made by her, and she has also drawn some pictures for the Worzls of Clnfmz I suppose you all heard about Lydia Sensenig. Two weeks ago she sailed from New York for Ethiopia. She is probably there now, getting acquainted again 70 with her Uncle Daniel. She has traveled the larthest ol any in our class. Alice NVeaver did some traveling too. At present she is up in Canada with some ol her relatives, and teaching in the summer Bible school. Erma Stauller is also teaching Bible school in Philadelphia. She probably sees Brother Kling there every day. I hear she is quite busy as she is also a Sunday-school teacher. VVe have two other secretaries in our class. Dorothy Herr is now taking care ol much ol the secretarial work at L.M.C. Mildred Groflf is working in the office olf a large seed company. She will probably not be there long though, lor she plans to begin housekeeping next month. Ada Ruth Umble and Bessie Yoder both have three children olf their own to look alter now, but they find time to teach others in their summer Bible schools. Mary .lean Heistand is now one ol the head clerks in Hager's plain clothes department. She always did seem like a good clerk. l-larlan King travels to Philadelphia every week where he has customers waiting lor his good chickens. He and his old roommate, Jacob Hartz, bought a large farm in partnership, and Harlan manages the poultry end ol the business, while -Iacob is the dairyman. 'I also heard that Pluma King was recently elected president of her sewing circle. She is using her knowledge ol home economics to good advantage in her own farm home. XfVell, said John, that's all I have collected yet, but I hope to get statistics on each member ol our class in the near future. That certainly was interesting, said Henry. You can start right now and get some statistics from us. John took this suggestion, and alter he had gotten his information, I-Ienry's callers were notilied by Betty Cox that visiting hours were overg so they said good-by to Henry. Three days later Henry received a lruit basket lrom California, it was from Verna I-Ierr, who was working in a lruit-packing house, and had somehow heard ol Henry's misfortune. VVhen Henry saw this he sighed and said, I wouldn't want to go through an accident again, but it was almost worth while this time. Class Will X'Ve, the Senior Class ol' 1948, recognizing that we have peculiar and desirable traits which we will not need any more, do hereby bequeath to our rightful heirs the following valuable tokens for our remembrance: Lydia Sensenig surrenders her unique left-handedness to Janet Leaman. Norman Shertzer willingly gives his stack ol excuse blanks to Martha Denlinger, to be used sparingly. Mary I-Ieiss leaves her seat on the bus to Ellen Petre. Paul Bender bequeaths his healthy appetite to Esther Sanderson, hoping that she may profit thereby. Betty Cox wills her flashing dark eyes to Donald Mast. Erma Stauffer wills her good marks in Literature to Melvin Peiler, with compli' ments. Ruth Dick's top bunk goes to whoever may need it. Henry Eby leaves his seat in mixed chorus to be capably lilled by john David Vlfeaver. Mary .lean I-Ieistand regretfully wills her arithmetical ability to Arlene Hollinger. Verna Herr leaves her industry, or at least a portion of it, to Clara Ebersole. Dorothy Herr bequeaths her vacant position as waitress to Norma Metzler. Rachel Fisher will be glad to give her nickname to whoever may want it. Betsy Herr leaves her knowledge of Physics to Eunice Martin. Albert I-Iornberger with pleasure bestows a portion ol his Dutch accent to Carolyn Swartzendruber. Lewis Swartzentruber wills his long name to Ray Glick. 71 Marvin Stauller leaves his unruly hair to Glenn Rutt, with best wishes. john Shenk sadly bequeaths his overcoat to David I-larnish. Herbert Minnich wills his large vocabulary to Alma Stoltzlfus. Pauline Miller's black wavy hair goes to Ruth VVestenberger. Milford Mast wishes his harmonica to stay in the lamilyg so he passes it on to Oliver. Ada Ruth Umble gives some ol her IlllSCl1lCVOUSllCSS to Mabel Mfeaver. Alice Mleaver leaves her clerking position to be Hlled by Martha Lutz. Kenneth VVeaver's trig ability goes to Shirley Kauffman. Arlene Miller's ability to talk she donates with best regards to next year's hostesses. Albert Mast leaves his prized Chevie to the care of Eugene Peiler. David Hostetter bequeaths his characteristic gait to Harry Lelever. jacob Hartz bestows some oi his quietness to Erma Sensenig. Mary Hartman wills her inexcessive height to Lena I-leistand. Mildred Grofl leaves her seat in Donald Gehnian's ear to Gladys Swartz. l,.ois Good turns over her ironing job to the industry of Marian Leainan. Dorcas Yoder's red hair goes to Joyce Miller. David White leaves his choice dormitory room to John Henry Kraybill. Ruth Xvert sadly bequeaths her plaid jacket to Doris Good. Pauline Weaver wills a portion of her dependability to Clarence Rutt, Corena Yoder leaves her rich alto voice to the care ol Ruth Ranek. Bessie Yoder gives a bit of her eheerlulness to Paul Hartz. John Mellinger passes his characteristic laugh to VVar1'en Shenk. Arlene Lapp leaves her pencil case to Ralph X'Veaver. Ira l.andis bestows some ol his mechanical knowledge to John Fisher. Ruth Kling leaves all the Seniors' money to L.M.S. in general. Pltnna King bequeaths her worried look to Rachel Swartxendruber. lXliriain King's love of dogs goes to Martha Kurtz. Edna Groll wills her beautiful penmanship to Donald GCll1ll1lll, with besl regards. Harlan King leaves his height to Norman Shirk. john Ruth willingly bequeaths his absent-niindedness to Victor Wleaver. Ann Keener wills her chuckle to Lawrence King. liarl Denlinger leaves all his inventions to Irene Stoltzlus. Autographs 72 1