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

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1953 volume:

i 1 I' flue Laurel Wreath Senior Annual 1953 Lancaster Mennonite School Box 541, Lancaster, R. -4, Pa. Foreword The following pages do 11ot attempt to portray all the attainments of our class during these four years of high- school activities. We present the nineteen hundred fifty-three Laurel Wreatli with a deep Wish, that, in addition to preserving many pleasant school clay memories, it may serve as a challenge to higher goals and attainments in future years. Dedication To the alumni, whose Cliristian example has helped lead us through our years at this school, We, the grad- uates of nineteen hundred fifty-three, sincerely dedicate our yearbook. Y ,, Wifi. ik ,VW Q KM Q V, EN ml 'QQ-s h ,T .' .... fm A .2 'X S QR 8 ' S Q2 wwf, wwf:-' , - ,. , 5 k:2Q,i54 W 22 Q ESQ-u W X -N.,- wm Q ,, M W Y? ' Mis: . . ,ga 156252213 Q W 35,-'xgfzm gwm?gQfJqf,.2 ,- vw H :- ,ggsw avgf, ,.-. 7 .4 My 2. G,.wAw.., - ff-ggsg? 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I NX Xiu MEX? , K 'l7fl55 '?'f 1 Si fx?SQS?iSs X Our Shadow 56-,lves FQLU kklhere Lila, Cam Never Be- v 1 J. Paul Graybill East Earl, Pa. Principal. Free men freely work: whoever fears Cod fears to sit at ease.- Browning. Dear M em-bers of the 1953 Gracluatinff Class: VVith the Lordas blessing upon you, you have been able to finish your high-school days and have been granted a diploma as a token of the work accomplished. As you leave this institution and continue in other pursuits of life you will need to make many choices. Ycu have already made many choices. You have chosen Christ as your personal Saviour, the wisest choice anyone can make. Looking forward into the years ahead I can see many choices you will need to make. You will need to decide whether you will continue in further schooling. You will D need to choose wisely in selecting a vocation because of its influence upon your own life and upon the lives of others. A serious choice you will need to make in a few years, choosing a life partner. Choose wisely, choose seriously, look beyond surface considerations, look for foundational reasons for making your decisions. The VVord of Cod will give you noble purposes and wise counsels, the Holy Spirit will direct you if you are fully committed to Codls Willg the church will help you with encouragement and fellowship. You need not fail in life. You are perfectly safe as you follow God's unerring counsel. We Wish you a successful life with every detail of it chosen after Godls will, a life chosen by God for you. 14. I. PAUL GRAY1a1LL. Amos W. Weaver Ronks, R. 1, Pa. Assi.sta'n.t Principal, Bible. Worth makes the man, and want of it the fellow, the rest of it is all but leather and prunella.-Pope. Dear Seniors: Those four long years you faced in the fall of 319 look much shorter now from this end. So life, as it stretches out before you in prospect, seems almost endless. But it is not. The years will continue to Hy no less swiftlyg and with them, golden opportunities, which, if you do not use as they come, will be lost forever. Here at school you have had a life filled with many activities, varied interests and opportunities for mental and spiritual development. With it all was also the constant temptation to take the easier road, to spend time in personal enjoyment of momentary pleasures These conditions will continue in much the same fashion in the few short years of life which are ahead of you. You have set a pat- tern of habits in these four years of high school which you are likely to follow in the future. Only by strong determination and major effort will you be able to make any appreciable improvement in that pattern. The fact that you have persevered until you reached the goal of graduation is in itself commendable and gives promise of future successes. The degree to which you have succeeded in giving the right proportion of time, interest, and energy to Work, play, study, prayer and devotion, and consideration to those about you, may well determine the manner of life ahead of you. lf you have not made any mistakes and have no regrets, you are most unusual. We learn by our mistakes. You learned much in that way in school, and now as you leave the schoolroom and look back, you can continue to learn. I hope that you will continue to profit by past failures and mistakes and constantly grow more proficient in the art of living. Never cease to be a student but continue in the School of God till you grow more and more like the Master Teacher, jesus. AMOS W. WEAVER. Noah G. Good Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. Daring Physicsq Germang Problems of Domocmcy. Learning by study must be won, 'twas ne'er entailid from son to son. . -Gay. Dear Seniors: For many of you this is the termination of formal education, at least for a while. Some of you want to and can go on with your schoolwork, and that is fine. But for those who cannot take more courses and go on to college the outlook is not discouraging. As you look back over your school days, what did you get that you can use? Do you feel that you have some valuable tools that you can use in any kind of work the future has for you? Much that you have learned will be of daily use, some you will use only now and then. You will write letters, speak in public, Hgure cost of pur- chases and earnings, take trips into places you have learned of in school, you are going to use these tools often. Then there are the values that have come to you that cannot be said to be tools that you use daily, and yet they inliuence your usefulness and eltectiveness. There are some things that you did and learned in school that influence your judgment or your attitudes. Your experiences in school have developed and increased certain tastes and desires. They help you to see more beauty or to iind hidden qualities in others that you would otherwise miss. To attend a school where there are Bible classes and where religious and spiritual experiences are constantly stressed makes you aware of these realities as you would not otherwise he. lt should build in you a desire for those more lasting things that will serve as a source of strength. If you have sought after these better things and will continue to seek after them and to exercise yourself in them to the point of yielding your life fully, you will have achieved the highest purpose of education. You will then have the fullest possible joy and bring the greatest possible good to others. -NOAH G. Coon. Clyde B. Stoner Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. Secretczry-Treasurerg Commercial Subiectsg Music. When griping griefs the heart doth wound, And doleful dumps the mind oppress, Then music, with her silver sound, WVith speedy help doeth kind redress. -Shakespeare. To the Graduating Class of 1953: Before you lies an open door to new opportunities and experi- ences. I am certain that you have noble purposes for meeting these new experiences in order that your life may be rich and complete. We recognize that the most important experience in a rnan's life is the relationship of his soul to God. We must also recognize the fact that God has a claim on our entire life. Godis Word not only tells us how to obtain salvation but also how to conduct ourselves after we have received it. We cannot separate our lives into compartments and exclude God from some of them. The human tendency of man is to resent being told how to conduct himself. He tries to evade the guidance of parents, teachers, ministers, and even God Himself and eventually his life ends in disaster. The true follower of Christ welcomes divine guidance and finds his answers to the problems of life in Godis VVOrd which sets the pattern of standards in his moral, spiritual, and ethical conduct. My desire is that you will give your life completely to the will of Cod and that your life may be governed not by the standards of the crowd but by the eternal Word of God. -CLYDE B. STONER. 15 Harvey W. Bauman Lititz, R. 1, Pa. Agricultureg Shop. ' The Lord helps those who help themselves.-Franklin. To the class of '53, High school days are over. So are formal studies for many of you. May you never cease your diligent study of the Bible. The more profoundly youstudy this wonderful Book, the more closely you observe its divine precepts, the better citizens you will become, the higher will be our destiny as a nation, and the larger will be our influence as a church. -HARVEY WV. BAUMAN. J. Lester Brubaker Lancaster, R. 1, Pa. Englislzg Public Speak-ing. Fate made me what I am-may make me nothing- But either that or nothing must I beg I will not live degraded.-Byron. Message to the Seniors: Who best bear His mild yoke, they serve Him best fMilton -I. LESTER BRUBAKER. Richard Culp Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. Ciuicsg Matlzematics. Q Nature ever yields reward to him who seeks, and loves her best.- Cornwall. To the Seniors: May this occasion in your life mark the beginning of an enriched usefulness in the kingdom of God. Fear not to yield yourselves in complete and constant surrender to the will of Christ and His Holy Word, that He may be able to- bless you with joy unspeakable and full of gloryf, and that you may stand ustedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lordf' -RICHARD CULP. Doris A. Good Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. Home Economicsg Girls' Health. A place for everything: everything in its place.-Franklin. Dear S eniors: Read noble men's words, think noble thoughts, do noble deeds, and your life will be Worth copying. -Doms Coon. Lois A, Ggod Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. Chemistry, Biology. We hail science as man's truest friend and noblest helper.-Harvey. Be strict with yourself, generous toward others, and serve Cod humbly. You will find that life is very worth while. -Lois Goon. Roy W. Harnish Bird-in-Hand, R. 1, Pa. General Soienceg Matlievnaticsg Boys, H ealth. The highest thoughts are those which are least dependent on lan- guage.-Ruskin. Dear Seniors: You have lived and studied with fellow students and with teachers during four years. I believe that you have had strong aspi- rations for integrity of character. Many of those worthy desires are not sensed by other people. Perhaps you yourself have not always been sensitive to your deepest desires. Do not drown them in the sea of crowds. In the coming years allow God to fan your noble aspirations until they are burned indelibly on your character. This will make you a blessing to many and you will enjoy a deeply happy life through clouds as well as sunshine. -ROY W. HARNISH. Lloy A. Kniss Bible, junior Business Training. To the S eniors: Witmer, Pa. Soul of the world, divine necessity, Servant of God, and master of all things. -Baily. Having known you and worked with you has brought about a kinship which keeps you' on my mind. In truth, I long to see each one of you find the place in Cod's great field in which you can serve profitably and with much ioy to yourself and glory to Cod. Your senior year in school was not your last year of schooling, for all of life will continue to be a school, in preparation for the life to come. -LLOY A. KNISS. , J. Irvin Lehman Chambersburg, R. 6, Pa. Student Pastor, Bible. thee.-Bible. Dear Seniors: battle of your life. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against K As you go out from us you have in Jesus Christ a good heritage of life and peace and power that will be sufficient for every spiritual The Mennonite Church as the human instrument has brought you to Him and Lancaster Mennonite School has contributed to your knowledge and experience. We believe these foundations will con- tribute to your spiritual success and fruitfulness. The times we spent together were rich with the knowledge of the presence of the Lord. May we continue in His will that we never lose the sense of His presence with us. -I. IRVIN LEHMIAN. 17 Martha F. Mosemann 362 Atkins Ave., Lancaster, Pa. Commercial Subjects. Kindness is wisdom. There is none in life but needs it and may learn. -Baily. All of the Christian life is receiving from Christ. He is the source and fountain of all good. In our receiving Him may we partake of the spirit of the Lover and.love as He lovedg may we imbibe the spirit of the Forgiver and forgive as He forgave usg may we be en- dued with the spirit of the-lowly One and become meek as He was meek. -MARTHA F. NIOSELIANN. Elton Moshier Lowville, N.Y. History. Joys are bubble-like-what makes them, bursts them too.-Baily. Dear Gracluates: You are graduating from L.M.S. and are commencing in many directions of life. What the future holds in store for you is uncertain. There is no promise that the way will be easy. But you can be as- sured that the Lorcl's grace will be sufficient. -ELTON G. NIOSHIEB. E nglish. Erla Marie Oberholtzer 315 S State St Ephiata Pa Love's gentle spring doeth always fresh 1Cl'Hl1I1 Sh ikespeale The key to growth in the Christian life is your openness to the Lordis dealings with you. A closed heart means a barren life. You as an individual will give the answer. -EBLA OBERHOL'fZER. Ellen Petre Martin Cno pictureb Maugansville, Md. Math ematics. From labor health, from health contentment springs.-Beattie. Dear Seniors of 1953: May your life always be completely yielded to Him who, in the exercise of His power that is at work within us, is able to do inlinitely beyond all our highest prayers or thonghtsf, -ELLEN PETRE NIABTIN. Leah C. Kauffman Lewistown, R. 2, Pa. M utrong Girls, H ealth. All things are ready if our mind he so.-Shakespeare. Dear Seniors: You who have pledged allegiance to the Lord Iesus know that you have a relentless foe in the enemy of all good. To you comes the assurance of constant victory over Satan, as you use the Weapons given in Revelation 12:11, They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimonyg and they loved not their lives unto the death? -LEAH C. KAUFFIVIAN. Edna K. Wenger Bareville, Pa. Lating Englislzg Lilzrrzrian. No man is good for anything who has not learned the easy, prompt, cheerful submission of his will to rightful authority.-Cladden. May the glow of love light all your labors for Christ. May all the fruit of the Spirit be proof that your works are wrought in Him. Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperanee-against such there is no law. -EDNA K. VVi:NcEri. Sadie Mae Yosi Gap, R. 1, Pa. Englishg Latin. Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.-Shakespeare. Dear Seniors: May you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus Christ and may your lives be lives of service for ' your Master. - -SADLE MAE Yosr. ' Paul N. Kraybill Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. 'I Hall Mflnnger. Y Young men soon give and soon forget aflroutsg Old age is slow in . both.-Addison. Dear Seniors: If you wish for a life that is rich and meaningful, satisfying and f fruitful, do not neglect the following: , Victory over sin and release from all condemnation. A genuine experience of union with Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Faith in God that is able to overlook any unfavorable circum- stances. Implicit obedience to the will of Cod. A sense of life purpose with the glory of God as its highest goal. -PAUL N. KRAYBILL. Mary Elizabeth Lutz 250 W. Bainbridge St., Elizabethtown, Pa. Bookkeeperg Secretary. VVe that live to please must please to live.-Johnson. Dem' Grucl'ua.tes: True discipleship demands walking in Christis steps. 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But now we are suddenly standing in the midst of a depraved world, open to the attack of our adversary, the devil. Shall we quick- ly Hee once again under the sheltering wings of other Christians? Remember we have God on our sidel He cannot fail us! As we give our talents to God and God lives within our hearts, let us wear as a girdle the Word of Cod. To this girdle let us attach our righteousness in Christ Jesus as our breastplate. As loyal, consecrated Christians may God give us such a compassion for lost souls that it will compel our feet to take us somewhere to tell the Gospel. For our shield we take by faith the golden promises of God. A realization of our salvation from past, present, and future sins comprises our helmet. To defeat the enemy we have the WVord of 'God as a sword. Ioshua says if we meditate in God's WVord day and night, we will be successful. Let's study Codis VVord so that We can skillfully maneuver our swords. Headquarters should be informed when need arises. Thank Cod for the power He gives to us to be vic- torious over Satan. Listen for orders by the Holy Spirit. We will be more than conquerors if we truthfully say, Our Talents, Lord, Are Thine, thus surrendering our lives completely to Him. -VERNON H. ICRATZ. Naomi Doris Bechiold New Holland, R. 2, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student, First Aid I, Bible Read- ing Ilg Stylus II, Girls' Chorus Ilg Iunior Chorus II, III, Senior Chorus III, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV, Honor Society I, II, III. Capable song leader . . . orator . . . writes neatly. Humility in religion, as in the world, is the avenue to glory.- Anonymous. Betty Jane Becker 113 S. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Studentg Nature Study Ig' Tract Band I, 51, Iunior Chorus I, II, Girls' Chorus II, Bird Study III, First Aj IV. Interesting personality . . . amicable . . . jovial . . . likes variety. If you would have a faithful servant and one you like, serve yourself.-Franklin. Gladys Beiler Elverson, R. 2, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III. IV: Dormitory Student, Needlecraft I, Junior Chorus I, Tract Band II, Girls' Chorus III, Senior Chorus III, IV. Dexterous . . . sociable . . . fine Christian friend. Perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things, but in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.-Arnould. Richard Glenn Blank Box 237, Kinzers, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Shop I, III, Tract Band II. Argume-ntative . . . mischievous . . . talkative . . . driver ofthe big Nash. He who thinks for himself, and rarely imitates, is a fine man.- Klopstock. Barbara Ann Breneman Willow Street, R. 1, Pa. New Danville Mennonite School I, L.M.S. II, III, IVg Day Stu- dent, Tract Band II, junior Chorus II, Girls, Chorus II, Senior Chorus III, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV, Honor Society II, III, Tract Band Treasurer II. Excels in height . . . neatness and friendliness characterize her . . . studioas. Who .makes quick use of the moment, is a genius of prudence.- Lavater. Naomi Ruth Brubaker McA1isterVi1Ie, Pa. Fayette Township I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student, Tract Band IV. Jolly . . . has -unusual and interesting ideas . . . excels in baseball . . . renders her appreciated services when needed. The secret of success in life, is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.-Disraeli. Rhoda Martha Buckwalter 450 E. Rose St., Lancaster, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Nature Study Ig Tract Band I, II, Homemaking II, Bird Study III, First Aid IV, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV, Junior Chorus I, II, Girls' Chorus II, Senior Chorus III, IV. Considerate . . . amicable . . . reserved . . . enjoys observing birds. Your actions, in passing, pass not away, for every good work is a grain of seed for eternal lite.-Bernard. Marian Felpel Carpenter Bird-in-Hand, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Needlecraft Ig Tract Band I, II, Junior Chorus I, Bird Study III, First Aid IV, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV. Cordial . . . studious . . . sincere Christian. What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?-George Eliot. 25 Rhoda Maybell Clymer Box 467, Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Mill Stream Reporter II, Mill Stream Staff, Library Reporter III, Associate Editor IV, Laurel Wr'eath Staff, Literary Editor IV, Junior Chorus I, Il, Nature Study I, Girls' Chorus II, Tract Band II, Homemaking II, Bird Study III, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV, First Aid IV, Stylus IV, Honor Society II, III. Sociable . . . industrious . . . thinks before she speaks . . . future writer . . , original. They can conquer who believe they can.-Anonymous. Marian Grace Denlinger Columbia, R. 2, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory II, Day Student I, III, IV, First Aid I, Homemaking I, Tract Band II, Senior Chorus III, IV, Teach My Sunday School Class IV, Honor Society I, II, III. Alert . . . capability in typing . . . good conoersationalist. Brains well prepared are the monuments where human knowl- edge is most surely ongrayed.-Rousseau. Dawn . . . optimistic. I Anonymous. 26 Anna Mae Eby New Providence R 1 Pa L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student I IV Du Student Il III, Laurel Wreath Stafi Assotirte Editor III T1 ret Bind I II First Aid IV, ,Iunior Chorus I Girls Chorus I II III Senior Chorus III, IV, Class Trersurer II Honor Society III 1 Aclroit . . . adds life to the domutoiu Heat pal of lcmet A laugh is worth a hundred grorns in rnx in rrlset Anonymous Omar Elias Eby Hagerstown R 6 Md Maugansville Junior Highl II LM S III IV Dormitorx Stu dent, Mill Stream Staff Cener rl News Reporter IX Lrurcl Wreath Staff, Artist IV Stvlus IV Senior Chorus III Chorister Training III, Honor Society III Tre rsurcr Art Cl rss IV Unpredictable . . . very unique pnm poetic mtzstzc They who have light in themselves will not rtvolve rs satellites Jean Ruth Frey 15 South St., Akron, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, junior Chorus I, II, III, Sen- ior Chorus III, IV, Girls' Chorus III, IV, Tract Band II, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV, Class Treasurer III, Class Secretary IV, Mill Stream Staff, Class Reporter I. Pocket-size edit-ion . . . eoerybody's friend . . . attractive Der- somllity. A true friend is a gift of God.-South. Janet Dawn Fuss 801 E. Orange St., Lancaster, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Needlecraft I, Treasurer I, Junior Chorus I, Girls' Chorus II, III, Tract Band II, Oral Expres- sion III, First Aid IV, Honor Society I, II. Blond, wavy hair . . . brairiy . . . E.M.C. is in her future plans. Manners-the fine and perfect flower of noble character.-Winter. Ruth Elaine Good Box 541, Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Bird Study III, Oral Expres- sion II, Teaching My Sunday School Class II, Stylus, Senior Cho- rus II, III, IV, Girls' Chorus I, II, Class Reporter III, Laurel Wreath Staff, Literary Editor IV. Snappy, dark eyes . . . future elementary teacher . . . clues-n't have far to school . . . lively. A name is a kind of face, whereby one is known.-Fuller. Sara Jane Graybill McA1istervi11e, Pa. Fayette High School I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student, Needlecraft IV. Quiet and reserved ways . . . tidy . . . industrious . . . enjoys Home Economics. The temple of our purest thoughts is silence.-Anonymous. 27 Clarence Victor Groff Kinzers, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Shop I, Agriculture II, Iunior Chorus I, II, Senior Chorus III, Chorister Training III. Miscliieoous, blue eyes . . . witty . . . friendly . . . a gentleman. The gentleman is a Christian product.-Calvert. John Miller Harnish Lancaster, R. 7, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Campus Improvement I, Agriculture II, junior Chorus II, Senior Chorus III, Chorister Training III. Well groomed . . . rather reserved . . . intelligent . . . thinks before speaking. One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man.- Goethe. Helen Louise Heistand 256 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, Pa. Manheim Central High I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Student 1113 Day Student IV, Teaching My Sunday School Class IY, Senior Chorus III, Girls, Chorus III, Secretary III, Honor Society III. Sincere Christian . . . pleasing ynersonality . . . able public speaker . . . lovely alto voice. An ounce of cheerfulness is worth a pound of sadness to serve Cod with.-Fuller. John Bucher Herr Holtwood, R. 2, Pa. East Hempfield High I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Day Student. Keen thinker . . . quiet until you learn to know liim . . . brainy. Much wisdom often goes with fewest words.-Sophocles. John Landis Hershey East Petersburg, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IVg Day Studentg Mill Stream Staff, Library Reporter IIg Associate Editor IIIQ Editor IVg Honor Society Il, III. Ouiet . . . cloesnft talk unless he knows what he is talking about . . . hookworm. There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.- Rochefoncould. l Jo Ann Ruhl Hess Mt. Joy, R. 2, Pa. Kraybill Mennonite School I, Ilg L.M.S. III, IV, Day Studentg Senior Chorus IV g Girls' Chorus III. Lively . . . always ready with a smile . . . friendly disposition . . . attractive. Life without laughing is a blank.-Thackeray. A . Mervin Good Hess Manheim, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV,'Day Studentg Campus Improvement Ig First Aid II, Bird Study IIIg Junior Chorus I, II5 Senior Chorus III. Tallest boy in the senior class . . . excels in athletics . . . neat . . . interesting personality. The highest manhood resides in disposition, not in mere intellect. -Beecher. Edna Martin Hoover Denver, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, IVg Dormitory Student, First Aid I, Senior Chorus IVg Honor Society I. Serious-minded . . . furnishes music for the north hall with her harmonica . . . enthusiastic . . . sincere friend. Nothing great was ever achievedlwithout enthusiasm.-Emerson. I 29 Lewis Kauffman. Jr. Pequea, R. 1, Pa. Millersville High I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student. At home with sports . . . his chief interests are in mechanics . . . quiet at times. There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers.-Disraeli. Rhoda Esther Kauffman Richfield, Pa. Fayette Township High School I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Donnitory Student, Tract Band IV. Enthusiastic . . . generous . . . a good friend to have . . . neat and reserved. True friendship is like sound health, the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.-Anonymous. Loretta Mae King Bird-in-Hand, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Needlecraft I, Girls' Chorus II, Senior Chorus III, Nature Study III, Mill Stream Staff, Class Reporter IV 3 Laurel Wreath Staff, Typist IV. Neat little lass . . . sincere Christian- . . . likes to read . . . ehlicient class reporter. I Other hope had she none, nor wish in life, hut to follow nieekly, with reverent steps, the sacred feet of her Saviour.-Longfellow. Paul Jacob King Cochranville, Pa, L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student I, Day Student II, III, IV, Junior Chorus I, Senior Chorus II, III, Agriculture II. Releases much, energy in sports . . . hearty laugh . . . things are lively when King is around. ' A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.-Bible. 30 David Luther Kniss Witmer, Pa. Fairborn High I, Eastern Mennonite High School II, III, L.M.S. IV, Day Student, Senior Chorus IV, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV, Class Vice-President IV. Often seen on fi motor bike . . . quiet and reserved but friendly . . . manly. ' ' Dare to do your duty always, this is the height of true valor.- Simmons. Vernon Holteman Kratz Creamery, Pa. Franconia Mennonite School I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Student, Mill Stream Staff, Associate Editor IV, Stylus IV, Honor Society III, Class President IV, Excellent student . V. . depth of character . . . a true Christian . , . friendly and full of fun . . . a -very able class president. I have more understanding . . . for thy testimonies are my medi- tation.-Bible. '39 I James Leon Kreider Oxford, R. 2, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student I, II, III, Dormitory Student IV, Mill Stream Staif, Library Reporter IV, Shop I, Agriculture II, junior Chorus II, Senior Chorus IV, Nature Study IV. Likes a good argument . . . sincere Christian . . . quiet but friendly. They are never alone who are accompanied by noble thoughts.- Sydney. ' Lloyd Eby Kreider Lancaster, R. 5, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Campus Improvement I, Shop II, III. Sports are major . . . full of fun and mischief . . . friendly grin . . . enjoys farming. Contentment has great delight and little trouble.-Epictetus. 31 Elia Marian Lauver Oakland Mills, Pa. Fayette High School I, II, IIIg L.M.S. IV g Dormitory Studentg Senior Chorus IVg Neecllecraft IV. Known by the color of her hair . . . ready for a good time . . . an interesting friend . . . a real Christian. It is well to let sunshine out as Well as in.-Anonymous. Grace Myer Landis Bareville, R. 1, Pa. West Earl High School I, L.M.S. II, IVg Dormitory Student. Taking two years' work in one . . . plans to be a nurse . . . friendly . . . sincere Christian. A grateful heart is the mainspring of happiness.-Ossian Lang. f 'Q 32 Mark Garman. Landis Manheim, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IVg Day Student, Laurel Wreath Staff, Business Manager III, Agriculture Ig Campus Improvement Ilg Junior Chorus II, Senior Chorus III, IV, Class Vice-President II, III. Has a friendly and cheerful personality . . . tall and clark . . . served as our Business Manager . . . enjoys sports. The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another.-George Eliot. Erma Naomi Lapp Gap, Pa. L.M.S. Ig SalisbLu'y High II, III3 L.M.S. IVg Dormitory Student I3 Day Student IVg Tract Band I, Needlecraft Ig Nature Study IV. Dependable . . . gets things done . . . good scholar . . . true Christian . . . makes people feel at ease. There's nothing so kingly as kindness, and nothing so royal as truth.-Anonymous. David Martin Leaman Box 305, Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Class Vice-President I, Class President II, First Aid II, Campus Improvement II, Laurel Wreath Staff, Editor IV. Brainy . . . friendly personality . . . often seen with his motor bike . . . trim . . . aspirant for M .D. Friendship must be accompanied with virtue and always lodged in generous minds.-Trap. Elnora Barge Leaman Box 400, Lancaster, R. 7, Pa. L.M.S. II, III, IV, New Danville High School I, Day Student, Tract Band II, Girls' Chorus II, Iunior Chorus II, Senior Chorus II, III, Bird Study III, Honor Society II. Owner of dark hair and eyes . . . pleasant to be around . . . pert . . . enchanting . . . sunny smile . . . ubiquitous friend of Squirt's. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.-Bible. Esther Elnora Leaman Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student I, II, III, IV, Needlecraft I, III, Junior Chorus I, II, Girls' Chorus II, Senior Chorus III, IV, Tract Band II, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV, Laurel Wreath Staff, Typist IV, Honor Society I, II, Class Secretary I, II. Charming personality . . . dependable . . . high standards . . . cheery smile . . . attract-ive wavy hair. There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers.-Disraeli. Ella Brubaker Lefever Manheim, R. 2, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student, Needlecraft I, Iunior Chorus I, II, III, Girls' Chorus II, Tract Band II, Teaching My Sunday School Class III, Senior Chorus III. Full of fun . . . takes life seriously . . . bookworm . . . deep thinker . . . loves talking . . . knows what it's like to work on a farm. He who loveth a book, will never Want a true friend.-Barrow. 33 Mary Louise Lefever Quarryville, R. 3, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student I, Day Student II, III, IV, Junior Chorus I, Homemaking II, Art Appreciation I, Nature Study III. Unique giggle . . . witty . . . enjoys talking . . . f-ull of life . . . close friend to Dot and Loretta. Good humor is the health of the soul.-Stanislaus. 1 -v---9 Wilmer Ray Lehman Chambersburg, R. 1, Pa. Chambersburg High I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Student, Senior Cliorus III, IV, Chorister Training III, Laurel Wreath Stall, Photographer III. Drives a green Chevy . . . neat . . . sincere Christian . . . trust- wortlzy . . . sings in a boys quartet . . . lilies photography. Music washes away the dust of everyday life.-Averback. Esther Lois Luiz 250 W. Bainbridge St., Elizabethtown, Pa. Kraybill Mennonite School I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Stu- dent, Bird Study III, Senior Chorus III, Mill Stream Staff, Cen- eral News Editor IV. Prodigy . . . efficient waitress . . . benevolent . . . friend to all . . . conscientious. - Brains well prepared are the monuments where human knowl- edge is most surely engraved.-Rousseau. James Engle Meizler . Brewton, R. 5, Ala. North Brewton I, W. S. Neal II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Stu- dent, Sunday School Teaching IV, Stylus IV, Mill Stream Stall, Religious News Reporter IV, Laurel Wreath Stall, Associate Editor IV, Honor Society III. Animates the class . . . an excellent storyteller . . . enters into class discussions . . . comely . . . jinfs small, but oh, my! . . . another one from Alabama. Life is not so short, but there is always time enough for courtesy. fEmerson. Lois Ruth Mylin Willow Street, R. 1, Pa. West Lampeter High Ig L.M.S. II, III, IV, Day Student, Tract Band II, First Aid IV. Shy until you learn to know her . . . patient . . . benign . . . puts others frst . . . fa1 me1'ette. Of all our parts the eyes express the sweetest kind of bashfulness. -Herrick. Mabel Anna Ness Hanover, R. 3, Pa. Hanover Iunior High I, Eichelberger High II, III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student. Adds life to any pmty .... 9 ociable . . . brisk . . . enjoys hiking. V Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.-Shakespeare. Lorraine Alderfer Nice Harleysville, Pa. Franconia Mennonite School I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Student. True lady . . . canit wait for her week ends! L0is's companion. Manners are stronger than laws.-Carlyle. Elsie Nissley Bainbridge, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IVg Dormitory Student, Homemaking I, Nature Study II, Needlecraft II, junior Chorus I, II, III, Senior Chorus III, IV, Honor Society I. Usually seen with Reba . . . willing to clo anything for you . . cheery Hello,' to everyone. Happiness is reilective, like the light of heaven.-Irving. 35 Reba Longenecker Nissley Lititz, R, 2, Pa. Manheim Central I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Student, Junior Chorus III, Senior Chorus III, IV, Class Treasurer IV, Honor Society III. Cheerful disposition . . . sweet soprano voice . . . enjoys sports . . . a real lady. A Cheerfulness, the character of common hope, is, in strong hope, like glimpses of sunshine on a cloudy day.-Braillie. Sara Floy Risser Hershey, R. 2, Pa. Hershey High I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student, Needle- craft IV. Tall and graceful . . . always ready for a good time . . . dark wavy hair. Happiness is the natural flower of duty.-Brooks. Mary Rissler Box 81, Gap, R. 1, Pa. Salisbury High I, State Board Tests II, III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student. Pleasant personality . . . easy to get along with . . . keeps things lively in the dormitory. Enthusiasm is the height of man, it is the passing from the human to. the divine.-Emerson. James Sauder East Earl, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student I, II, Day Student III, IV, Campus Improvement II, Chorister Training II, Junior Cho- rus I, II, Senior Chorus III, Honor Society II, III, Class Presi- dent I. Enthusiastic speaker and song leader . . . abundance of blond wavy hair . . . manly . . . reflects a true Christian spirit. The most useful is the greatest.-Parker. Lois Nyce Souder Reliance Road, Souderton, Pa. Franconia Mennonite School I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Student III, IV. Loyal friend of Lorrain's . . . lots of fun . . . neat . . . courteous. Politeness is the flower of humanity.-Ioubert. Rebecca Mast Stolizfus Elverson, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student, Mill Stream Staff, Reli- gious News Reporter III, IV, Laurel Wreath Staff, Literary Edi- tor, Junior Chorus I, Senior Chorus II, III, Girls' Chorus I, III, Oral Expression II, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV. Unusual . . . ambition- Spinster,' . . . outstanclingly original . . . droll sense of lmmor. The essence of humor is sensuality: warm, tender fellow feeling with all forms of existence.-Carlyle. Carolyn Swartz Phoenixville, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student, Laurel Wreath Staff, Literary Editor IV, Homemaking II, Junior Chorus I, III, Senior Chorus IV, Art IV. Short and lively . . . pleasant alto voice . . . copyrighted giggle . . . life of the party. Laughing cheerfulness throws sunlight on all the paths of life.- Richter. Edna Sangrey Tyson Lawn, Pa. Manheim Central I, L.M.S. II, III, IV, Dormitory Student II, III, IV, Junior Chorus II, Nature Study III, Needlecraft IV, First Aid IV, Honor Society. Quiet exterior . . . sincerity motivates all she does . . . studious. To be content with what we possess is the greatest and most secure of riches.-Cicero. 37 Almeda Ruth Wadel Shippensburg, R. 3, Pa. Shippensburg I, II, III, L.M.S. IVg Dormitory Student IV, Senior Chorus IV g Teaching My Sunday School Class IV. Sincere Christian . . . refined . . . is courteous and ki-nd to others . . . maintains high ideals . . . attractive. Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.-Confucius. Joyce Lorraine Wagaman Chambersburg, R. 1, Pa. Chambersburg High School I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student IVg Senior Chorus IV. Never a dull moment when Joyce is around . . . has dark hair and flashing brown eyes . . . sympathetic . . . sticks up for her own convictionn . . . we're glad to have her with us! I'm not bound to Win but I am bound to be true.-Anonymous. Anna Mae Weaver 207 S. Eleventh St., Akron, P L.M.S. I, II, III, IVg Day Student, Iunior Chorus I, II: Senior Chorus III, IVg Girls' Chorus IIg Needlecraft Ig Homernaking Ilg Teaching My Sunday School Class IVg Honor Society. Kindheartecl . . . loads of fun . . . likes to 'please others . . . her sweet smile radiates her Christian testimony. A manls task is always light if his heart is light.-Wallace. Arlene Lois Weaver Box 539, Lancaster, R. 4, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IVQ Day Studentg Needlecraft Ig Girls' Chorus Ilg Tract Band II, First Aid IVg Senior Chorus IVg Teaching My Sunday School Class IV. Conscientious . . . a kind friend . . . lives close to school . . . true Christian. Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but accord- ing to our powers.-Amiel. Evelyn Irene Weaver Lititz, R. 1, Pa. Warwick Township High I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Day Student, Sen- ior Chorus IV, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV. Ladylike . . . soft blue eyes . . . fun beneath her shyness . . . at home with sports. He that can have patience can have what he will.-Franklin. Lillian Mae Weber Reinholds, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student I, II, Dormitory Student III, IV, Nature Study I, II, Junior Chorus II, III, Hornemaking III, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV, Stylus IV, Honor Society. Bushful, but full of fu-n . . . merry brown laughing eyes . . . fine Christian characte-r. The character of a brave and resolute man is not to be ruffled with adversity.-Cicero. Barbara Joan Weiser Schwenksville, R. 1, Pa. Schwenksville I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Dormitory Student, Junior Chorus III. 7-day student . . . a future nurse . . . carefree and jolly . . enthusiastic . . . rolling blue eyes. V As merry as the day is long.-Shakespeare. Lester Larry Wenger 208 E. Front St., Lititz, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Dormitory Student I, II, Day Student III, IV, Junior Chorus I, Campus Improvement II, Senior Chorus II, IV, Honor Society. - Talkatioe . . . upholds his opinions . . . delights in singing . . close friend of Robert. , Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as We understand it.-Lincoln. 39 Robert Benjamin Wenger Ephrata, R. 3, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Junior Chorus I, Shop II, Honor Society. ' A real gentleman . . . driver of a black Chevrolet . . . only senior boy who can boast of a Dutch accent. He is a friend Who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.-Plantus. Mary Esther Wert 34 E. Main St., Brownstown, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV, Day Student, Needlecraft I, junior Chorus I, II, Girls' Chorus II, Homemaking II, Senior Chorus III, Bird Study III, Honor Society. Possessor of a cheery, ,Q',enerous smile . . . bloncl hair . . . cute giggle. Cheerfulness, or joyousness, is the heaven under which every- thing but poison thrives.-Richter. l Freda Arlene Wert McA1istervi11e, Pa. Fayette High School I, II, Greenwood Mennonite School III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student, Senior Chorus IV, Laurel Wreath Stall, Literary Editor IV. Neat and perky . . . rather tall . . . sparkling brown eyes . . . one of our new students. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.-Lord Ches- terlield. Arthur Calvin Wise Greencastle, R. 1, Pa. Greencastle High I, II, III, L.M.S. IV, Dormitory Student, Senior Chorus IV, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV. Full of life . . . rooms with Wilmer . . . likes explosions . . . quiet when in a crowd. The great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with . perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.-Emerson. 40 Lois Irene Wiimer Columbia, R. 1, Pa. Ephrata Mennonite School I, L.M.S. II, III, IV, Day Stulentg Needlecraft Ilg Girls' Chorus IIg Junior Chorus II, Senior Chorus IV, Teaching My Sunday School Class IV. Quiet and intellivent . . . high Christian stanzlards . . . a real lady . . . friend to all. If il man is worth knowing at ull, he is worth knowing well.- Alexancler Smith. Lois Brubaker Wolgemuth Mt. Joy, R. 2, Pa. Kraybill Mennonite School I, II, L.M.S. III, IV, Day Student, Girls, Chorus III. Carefree . . . energetic . . . mischievous laugh . . . witty. A Woman without a laugh in her . . . is the greatest bore in existence.-Thnckeray. Ruth Yost Kirkwood, R. 1, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV: Dormitory Student, Stylus II, Needlecraft II, junior Chorus II, Senior Chorus III. Timicl . . . poetic . . . enjoys literature . . . industrious student. Books ure sepulchres of thought.-Longfellow. Dorothy Jean Zook Atglen, Pa. L.M.S. I, II, III, IV: Neecllecraft I, Nature Study II, Girls' Chorus II, Senior Chorus III. Exceptionally neat and well dressecl . . . clark, flashing eyes . . . courteous. How sweet and gracious, even in common speech, is that Hfth sense which men cull courtesy.-Anonymous. ' 41 .1',Hr 1eH' UD . V qw X srl ? S , -. .4 in 2 Q ? vl 5 e 3 3 Q f -., H A , ,K Ax ,4, ,bi- as-, 2 1 www, 4, A I Q JY W m X n '3'fe qw? sww -4 X xx .. fm? 5 GFS L Q ' Wi 3. T2 -ffl' S ' W 's ffffi ,,:...1 XJ., :rw QW ' r Nw VN L, iw if K wg Wm.-xx x view ,, Li X H rm? 4 v., ,X- r N V L Q J . A bi . inf i fic 'I .' L Aunu i v. U . . 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HI now commit myself to Thee, To be a friend so kind, That others too will answer Thee, Our talents, Lord, are Thine. MAnd thus when our life is through, And we've reached the brine, We'll be glad we've s-aid to Thee, Our talents, Lord, are Thine. -EVELYN WEAVER. QQR TALENTS, Lo- ff,wfffQ QgQQ3gf 'JEFFHZ FW 9 5 3 W J fM+ffw' 5 iii 'EQ E EE 5 fff!f4sfd,fdff? gif sgJQ 5? FF5fsFEwFf1 5 fEEF?Qgg1f ggfffpffq -RD, ARE THIN E -1-iw-x-+4 . ' ,, ol ' u, -Pa!! ' enfS ' TP1 0 +Kel1ff L F ML 'H e 0 r A X-xi L-ard are, if, 'W 4 f' ' , n ffwfwfafligg 3 ,av-Q it 12? Ma 5 gli Egg if i ffff fhaf we have 0 hw we brmq, MJF qs fo use Hem as MMWJC w?f4PF eg? +1r5FF1VE FQ 5? P7665 Emi 2? 51? E lin ffaewiig 555 5 when we, of' T 4 acc. A 'gac-f,f'7fUr we hfflf We A wff' dmef L pp: FFQEFPW' EEE Essays The Sunday after graduation she was asked to teach a class of small girls in Sunday school. She was a gifted speaker and storyteller, but she wanted to be with the class of girls her own age. Anyhow, she didnlt have time to prepare her lesson to teach. Suddenly the Words of her class motto flashed through her mind. She humbly bowed her head and prayed, My talents, Lord, are Thine. She was asked to teach before but always refused. Each talent we have must be laid at the feet of the Master for His use and then we can have that peace which comes through surrendering to Him. May the words of this motto be an earnest prayer for each individual heart. -BARBARA ANN BRENEMAN. Our Father and God, Thou who art the giver of every good gift, we thank Thee for giving to each of us useful talents. Give us, we pray, wisdom to recognize the talents we have, and wisdom to use our talents for the highest good. Grant grace that we may not become jealous and wish for others, talents, but that each may see that his duty is to use his own as best he can. F orbid it that we should take credit to ourselves for our talents by showing to us that we have done nothing to merit them. Permit us, then, these requests, for Our Talents Lord, Are Thinef' Amen. -JOHN HERSHEY. Me? Give what? Did you say talents? Ohl I am sorry, but I am afraid I can't help you out. I really donit have any real talents for anything. Yes, that is the answer you would get from many people if you would ask them if they would give this or that talent to the Lord's work. The Lord in His goodness has given to each one at least one talent, but to many of us He has en- trusted several talents. Many of us know that we have talent to do a certain thing but don't practice doing it because we are afraid the Lord will ask us to use that talent for His work. But do you know you can never be happy doing anything other than the work for which the Lord has given you talent? Therefore won't you say with us, the class of '53 Our Talents, Lord, Are Thine. -MARY LOUISE LEFEVER. It is only through Thy goodness, Lord, that we are here on this earth. Thou hast created us and we have fallen into sin. Then Thou hast sent Thy Son into this world to redeem us. And even though some still shun Thee, we recognize Thy grace and that our talents come only from Thee. So in humble submission we give them back to Thee. It is only a small thing in return for all that Thou hast done for us. Take them and use them as Thou wilt. For Our Talents, Lord, Are Thine. U -MABEL NESS. No, Lord, not this one! Do I have to give them all? Yes, dear child, I planted them within you and now won't you consecrate them all to me? What a miracle I could Work with you if you would give all your talentslv Yes, all our talents belong to the Lord. Everybody's talents are not the same, but singing, drawing, speaking, or whatever they may be, we owe them to the Lord. We should use them to His glory and not for honor of one's self. In our motto, Our Talents, Lord, Are Thinef' we make the Lord a promise. Let's all work together to keep that promise so that the Lord can use our lives. -LORETTA KING. Hark, Christ is calling, Who will work for me? He needs you and me! There is much to do in this world full of sin and darkness. Many souls are in fear and despair. Sad, weary hearts need encouragement and cheer. Who will bring them the joyous Gospel or lend a helping hand, if we fail to do it? We pass this way only once, so lct us do the best we can. C-od has given us strong bodies, sound minds, abilities, and opportunities. We owe Him more than We can ever pay. The best we can do is to give Him our all and say, Our Talents, Lord, Are Thine. -EDNA I'IOOVER. As we look back into the past, we see our experiences in many different ways. Thus far we have depended much on our parents and others to guide us. Youth is a time when proper training is essential to our progress in life. We are now en- tering life in a new way. New visions, new opportunities, new problems and re- sponsibilities will be facing us. VVe have enlisted in the service of the King, thus we must yield our lives to Him without reserve. As classmates we have made a solemn pledge to Cod through our motto. Passing through this school of life, let us continue to pray, 'Uni' Talents, Lord, Are Thinef, -NAOMI BECHTOLD. As the realization that our school days together are almost over dawns upon us, it makes me wonder what the future holds for each one of us. Perhaps in a few years the class of ,53 will be widely separated. A few of us will probably be called to the foreign mission field, some of us will be called to the ministry, some of us doctors, nurses, and schoolteachersg but the majority of us will be Christian home- makers and parents. So whatever our call may be, great or small, at home or abroad, let us consecrate ourselves wholly to the Lord and enter into that field of service saying, Our Talents, Lord, Are Thine. -ELTA LAUVER. To us have been given great potentialities for useful service in Christ's vast field of harvest. But we are not capable of using our talents for any good thing, for any worth-while accomplishments. Our knowledge is so limited, and our minds are so Hnite, that in our own strength we would make only a total failure of life. How can we be sure of the right way? By allowing our bodies to be used as living sacrifices for God, by realizing our incapability, and by resignedly saying and meaning wholeheartedly, Our Talents, Lord, Are Thine. -REBECCA STOLTZFUS. VV e have been developing the many gifts our Lord has given us in these twelve years of training. Some of us will be furthering our education in preparation for the final vocation to which God will direct us. Others of us will be putting our talents to use immediately after graduation. God needs every part of our body, every art, gift, talent we possess, in full consecration to exalt His name and to win souls for Him. If we fail to yield to Him one small insignificant part of us, we are missing the blessing He intends us to have. We cannot afford to keep one mite of self for our own benefit. He must have all of us or none of us. So, Lord, we yield to you today each talent you have given into our keeping. Use them to glorify yourself, and banish all selfish ambitions from our hearts, forever. -HELEN HIESTAND. He went along smiling and at the same time humming a tune. He had just Hnished reading an article about the need of youth to give of their talents to the Lord. He thought, How I would like to give some talent to Christ but I haven't anyf, But at that moment he stopped humming and thought, Why, here I have been thinking that I havenit anything when just a friendly smile may help some sad person. Some people can do big things, but there has to be someone to do the little acts also. I will do what I canf' Each one of us should make that resolution-I will give what I have to the Lord. -BEBA NISSLEY. Class Histor Another era of our lives began September 13, 1949, when we, the freshman class, entered the portals of L.M.S. Of course we were all rather nervous but at the get-acquainted social we learned to know each other better and under the helpful supervision of Brother Bauman things soon began to progress smoothly. On November 18, Open House was held fol- lowed by the dedication of the new girls' dorm. Do you remember the Wingless chicken which, according to Brother Jacobs, crows in Diff? january 19 was a big day for us. We elected our class officers: ,james Sauder, president, David Leaman, vice-president, Esther Leaman, secre- taryg and Martyne Ruth, treasurer. Remember how your knees knocked when you led your first song in Music I and the Latin hikes we took when all of us passed the test? Our class outing was held across the Mill Stream in the woods, May 16. After games and refresh- ments the outing ended in a prayer circle. Our revivals were conducted this year by Broth- er Raymond Charles and Elmer Kolb. We're back again, this year as sophomores with Sister Hess as our homeroom teacher. After the preliminary get-acquainted social we went whole- heartedly to work. What hours of pleasure C ?D we spent on our wild flower collections and remem- ber the fun we had dissecting fish and frogs in Biology lab? Brother Clayton Keener and Sisters Ellen Eshle- man and Lois Garber left us this year to go to Ethiopia as missionaries. Our fall revivals began October 23, with Broth- er Ray Shenk as evangelist. The Thanksgiving social with turkey and all the trimmings was held on the evening of No- vember 21 in the dining hall. How did you enjoy writing your autobiography? We had a few days of skating on the pond this year and some good laughs when a couple of the fellows fell in. Brother David Thomas served as our evangel- ist this spring. March 1, Clarence Fretz addressed the school on the subject, Youth Facing Present-Day Issuesf, Visitors came to L.M.S. this year from Fran- conia Mennonite School and a school in New York. The three choruses gave a Spring Concert in the quarry on May 1. The juniors were off to a good start when on September 12, they beat the seniors in a baseball ame. g November 6, we elected Edward Godshall as our class president. junior Day was held january 18. We were 56 glad for the chance to acquaint our parents with the school, the faculty, and the subjects we were taking that year. Remember those interesting discussions in American history class and the impossible Physics problems? How could we forget? Classes were rather upset March 21, for Mr. Peele was here taking pictures for the Laurel Wreath. On April 1, the Physics class took their annual trip to Franklin Institute. We also spent some time at the Academy of Natural Sciences and St. Peter's Cathedral. Our hours of labor filling out criticism slips were rewarded when we got our own back again. What did you think of them? The long-anticipated Junior-Senior outing was held May 14 and was pronounced a success by all. Amid final exams we managed to squeeze in our history trip which included Wheatland, The Land- isvalley Museum, and The Cloisters. Our evangelists for this year were Donald Lauv- er and I. Irvin Lehman. ' These last four years have just flown! It seems impossible that we are seniors already. Although there are eighteen new seniors it didn't take us long to get acquainted. Brother Tan and his son from Indonesia were here September 14 and spoke to us in chapel. This year instead of dissecting frogs in Biology lab we're making chlorine gas by the action of hydrochloric acid and manganese dioxide in Chemistry lab. September 27 we had the afternoon off for our yearly tug of war, faculty-all star baseball game and Mill Stream promotion program. Clarence Lutz conducted revivals for us this year. The Thanksgiving social was held again this year in the recreation hall because the large en- rollment made it impossible to have it in the din- ing hall. If you heard quite a fuss that day it was because We seniors got our proofs. The choruses gave a music program to begin our Christmas vacation on a joyous note. For P.O.D. class small groups of us have been making trips to places of interest in the community and then reporting to the class. The trips to Harrisburg and Washington were a success after we eagerly looked forward to them. As we leave L.M.S. facing the unknown future may we always remember that by our class motto, Our Talents, Lord, Are Thinef' we have yielded our all to Christ. --JANET DAWN Fuss. Class Prophecy INTRODUCTION In 1954 when our class graduated from L.M.S., Rebecca and I had the job of writing the class prophecy. Iust to see how much of our prophecy would come true, we decided to get together in 1960 and compare facts. At last June 5, 1960, arrived. I thought it would really surprise Becky if I would hunt her up and remind her of her promise. So after bidding my friends in Kentucky farewell, I set out for a visit to Pennsylvania. From her parents I learned that Rebecca was living in a small apartment in Morgantown. I was so excited I could hardly ring the doorbell, to think that I would again see Becky after seven years! 4 Scene I Rhoda: Becky! Rebecca: Why, Rhoda, you surely surprise me! Come in at once and tell me how you happen to be here. Rhoda: Remember our class prophecy? I see you are still at liberty! V Rebecca: Don't talk so fast. But, of course, I remember. Rhoda: Well, I came to fulfill my promise. Rebecca: You did! Incredible! How did you ever break away from your family? But come in the other room: I have a surprise for you. Rhoda: Oh, a map? Rebecca: Yes, look closer. It tells where all of our class is situated and what they are doing. Rhoda: Why, how thoughtful you are! Say, this is really interesting! How I wish I could go to see them all! Rebecca: Well, we can: don't you know I have a small helicopter with room for two? Rhoda: Do you really mean it? Rebecca: Why, sure: oh, I have the best idea! You call up your family and tell them you are taking off for a few weeks, and you and I will go on a trip around the world. Rhoda: Oh, Becky, don't make me so anxious. But really, it's utterly impossible. I must get back tomorrow. Rebecca: No, you don't really have to. I'll call your husband and tell him all about it. Rhoda: Okay, just try it once. Rebecca: You need a vacation anyway. Scene II Rhoda: This seems so unbelievable. Where are we going first? Rebecca: Iust look below you-see the Good Samaritan Home? Naomi Bechtold and Lillian Weber are still laboring industriously there. When we get to Gap we'll stop at the Gap National Bank of which Victor Groif is president. Rhoda: Oh, yes, and according to this map of yours Marian Carpenter is a cashier there and Gladys Beiler is his secretary. 6 0 0 Rebecca: Rhoda, look real hard, right below is your Alma Mater. Rhoda: Sure enough, what precious memories! Why, there is Lancaster General Hospital. Iim sure there are a lot of our classmates working there. Rebecca: Why, I think there are three of them, no, four. Marian Denlinger and Esther Wert are nurses and Janet Dawn Fuss is now head of the Nurses' Aide Department and . . . oh, and Bar- blarzr Wieser, she is X-ray technician, imagine if at. Rhoda: Well, that's the kind of thing she al- ways liked, but, aren't there any others from our class situated in Lancaster? Rebecca: I forget, look on the map. Rhoda: Here's Mark Landis, name: what's he doing? Rebecca: He is manager of some big concern, but I car1't think of the name, and Evelyn Weav- er works at the same place- Rhoda: What doing? Rebecca: Oh, as secretary, of course. I don't know why I canit remember that name. Rhoda: I wonder what Lois Wolgemuth is do- ing by now. Rebecca: She is working at Millersville Chil- dren's Home and Almeda Wadel is working there as a nurse too, only for six weeks though. Rhoda: We had a lot of Lois,s in our class, didn't we? Where is Lois Mylin Working? Rebecca: Why, she is doing secretarial work at the Courthouse, I think. 5 0 4 Rebecca: Let's stop at Kraybillis School next and see some of our old pals. Erma Lapp and Mabel Ness are teaching there and Edna Hoover also, who is the principal this year. Rhoda: Aren't you getting hungry, Becky? Down there is a nice place to land, let's explore the town. Rebecca: Sure, sure. Ella Lefever lives around here somewhere, let's sponge on her for one of her delicious meals. She could always make the best pies and cakes! 4 Cl B Rebecca: Isn't this beautiful country beneath us though! Rhoda: It certainly is, and according to the map we should soon be near Philhaven. Rebecca: Oh, Rhoda, did you hear the latest? Robert Wenger was just appointed as the new director last week. Rhoda: :No, I hadn't heard. You know the home news is usually stale till someone writes to us about it. But I declare, Joyce Wagaman is one 57 of the nurses. I didn't know she wanted to be a nurse. ii 5 5 Rebecca: Below is Paul King's newly purchased 200-acre farm. I hear he has a fine dairy herd. Rhoda: Doesn't john Harnish have a farm near here too? Rebecca: Oh, sure, that's in York County and he operates a machine shop also: so I guess he is always busy. Rhoda: By the Way, did Mervin ever obtain his goal? Rebecca: What do you mean? Rhoda: In directing a chorus. Rebecca: Oh-Oh, why sure, I see what you mean. Sure, he has a very well organized chorus and so does Larry Wenger. They Work together and often their choruses sing together. I just heard Mervin's chorus sing the other night. It's too bad you didn't arrive a day sooner, then you could have heard them sing. Scene III Rebecca: Rhoda, look at the beautiful capitol building and the Susquehanna River. We'll soon see the lovely Iuniata hills. Rhoda: We'll have to stop here for a while! It seems to me I smell something baking. Rebecca: How absurd! But after all, maybe you do, because Naomi Brubaker works-in a bakery shop. We'll have to have a sample. Rhoda: And doesn't Rhoda Kauffman live near here? Rebecca: Yes, she does and Sara jane Cray- bill also lives near by on a small farm. We shall visit them all. Rhoda: I was wishing we could see Elta Lauver, but I guess weill have to wait a while for that. Rebecca: If this helicopter holds up, Weill see her yet. Q 4 Q Rebecca: I guess we'll head toward Scottdale now. My, didn't we have fun with those Juniata girls? Rhoda: We certainly did. It seems like old times meeting so many of my schoolmates. And talking about Scottdale, has Iohn Hershey ful- filled his ambition? Rebecca: I believe he has, at least, he is the associate editor of the Gospel H erald. Rhoda: And on the map it lists john Herr as business manager of the Sword and Trmnpet. Rebecca: That's right according to a recent reorganization and did you know that Esther Lutz is also working at the Publishing House? She writes quite a few stories for the Wo-rcls of Cheer and Y.C .C . Rhoda: Yes, I often noticed her stories and I think they are very good. It's really going to be interesting to get a peek at the Publishing House. Rebecca: And then Weill head for Chambers- bur . Rghoda: I heard that Wilmer Lehman was or- dained as minister there: is that correct? Rebecca: Look at your map once, why don't you? Rhoda: I forgot. 58 Rebecca: I was only teasing. Yes, Wilmer is pastor of a mission in Chambersburg. 93 9 G Rebecca: It's no use stopping in Maryland to see Omar because he isnit there anyway. Rhoda: He isn't? Where is he? Rebecca: No, right now he is in Hawaii receiv- ing inspiration from the scenery there to write his illustrated book of poems. I imagine that will really be worth buying when it is available. Rhoda: Well, that just sounds like Omar. But there are others in Maryland to visit. Don't forget that Lloyd Kreider lives in Baltimore as a full- time mission Worker. Rebecca: Thatis right and Arlene Weaver is there too, living with her brother. We can't miss them. Rhoda: And what about Freda Wert? I guess we'll stop to see her after that. I suppose she real- ly enjoys boarding with her sister while she is in training. if if if Rhoda: The map says that Ruth Yost and her husband are operating a motel near XfVashington, D.C. I guess they really have a nice business. Rebecca: I don't know, Weill have to stop and see. Do you know what? VVhen the senior class takes its trip to VVashington, D.C., they stop at Ruth's motel. Scene IV Rebecca: Behold! E.M.C. below you! Rhoda: Oh, isn't it pretty, though! How many of our class took heed to Bro. Shenk's talk that day so long ago in homeroom? Rebecca: A lot did, but only three from our class are here now. Arthur Wise is anticipating his B.A. degree, and, don't laugh now, Ruth Good is the matron in the girls' dormitory. Rhoda: It's really not so new' any more, but isn't Lois Witmer something on the staff here? Rebecca: Yes, I think she is secretary for the dean. 5 Q Q Rhoda: That was really interesting to see E.M.C. once again. Now where do we stop next? Rebecca: I guess we might as well strike out for North Carolina now, since we have already seen Caroline Swartz at E.M.C. Rhoda: Yes, it's very nice that she could go to teachers' institute, but I wonder what they are doing back in Kentucky with two of the workers gone. Rebecca: Now just don't worry, you know they told you to forget Kentucky for two weeks. Think about Loretta King and Dorothy Zook down in North Carolina working among the colored people. R 1? H Rhoda: See the cotton fields below. How can we land to see James Metzler? Perhaps we will spoil Iames' beautiful cotton! Rebecca: They should be glad enough to see us to forgive us for that. And Lewis Kauffman and jim Kreider are near here on a building unit, making a new church. Q il 4 Rebecca: Won't Omar be surprised to see us Hying down beside his jungle house! Rhoda: Who wouldrft be, but we must make our stay short if we want to see Vernon Kratz in Honduras and reach Barbara Ann Breneman's place in Brazil yet before night. Rebecca: Donit you think Vernon must really have his hands full to be teaching school and preaching and doing everything else imaginable? Rhoda: Yes, I'm sure he does, and then he is only learning the language too. I guess we'll find Barbara Ann busy also learning Spanish and work- ing at other odd jobs. Scene V Rebecca: In the States once again! We'll give Sara Risser a big surprise. Rhoda: Does she like working with her Uncle in North Dakota? Rebecca: Oh, sure, sheis planning to join IoAnn Hess at La -junta School of Nursing next fall. Rhoda: Is she though? I didn,t know that. That reminds me, what is Mary Louise Lefever doing by now? Rebecca: Everything! Sheis on a U.S. unit help- ing among the Navajo Indians in Arizona. We will see her tomorrow. Rhoda: I can scarcely believe it how our class has scattered. Why, we'll have to stop at Goshen College tomorrow to see David Leaman who is taking up studies there. Rebecca: Yes, maybe he'll help us to find sleep- ing quarters for the night. il G U Rhoda: Is this India? Rebecca: Yes, and down there is the hospital of Dave Kniss. Two of the nurses there are former L.M.S. girls. Rhoda: Are they Edna Tyson and Betty Becker? They wanted to be nurses, I think. Rebecca: No, they are in Africa. The India nurses are Elta Lauver and Esther Leaman. Rhoda: My, but that was a lovely hospital. And they all seemed so busy there. if 4 it Rebecca: See that little schoolhouse? This is now the Philippine Islands. And could you guess who is teaching there? Rhoda: I couldn't imagine. Rebecca: Well, it's jean Frey. And this is her third year. She really enjoys it. Now for Africa. Rhoda: Is anyone else there besides Edna and Betty from the class of '53? Rebecca: Yes. Mary Rissler is a full-time mis- sionary, but she is now home on furlough, or else on the way back. We probably won't see her. Rhoda: What country is this? Holland? Rebecca: Right! And the girls we'll see here are Anna Mae Eby and Reba Nissley. They are in a Voluntary Service unit. Rhoda: Back in United States again. Watch out for the skyscrapers, Becky! Say, that looks like VVillie Vorhauer. Is he still riding the old bicycle? Rebecca: Why, no, looking closely, you'll find he is advanced. He has a new motorcycle. I-Ie is working near here in a large store. Rhoda: And the next person I know myself. She is at the St. Ann's Mission-Rhoda Buckwalter. I received a letter from her just recently. Rebecca: And Grace Landis is working at the Wiltwyck Home. I'm not sure how long she's been there. But at least three years. Rhoda: She must be enjoying it. Rebecca: She certainly is, and said once that when her time expires she doesn't believe she could possibly leave. This is Connecticut, as you probably knew: And Elsie Nissley is working at a mental hospital, which is not too far from Helen Hiestand's home. Helen is attending a mission just recently established. Rhoda: Now it,s Pennsylvania again, but, you know, it hardly seems like home, since it isnit any more. Rebecca: This is the place where James Sauder lives. It also serves as the Sunday school at the present time. Rhoda: Isn't this Reading here? Rebecca: Yes. Rhoda: Say, we were around this district before. werenit we? Rebecca: Yes, near here. Lorraine Nice lives at Hatfield on a large farm. And Lois Sauder's hus- band owns a butcher shop. She is probably at a market in Philadelphia today, though. A is D Rhoda: Is that a Mennonite mission over there? Rebecca: Yes, and that is where Elnora Leaman lives. Now coming up to Lancaster County once more, we'll find Richard Blank at the Guernsey Sales Pavilion. Can you imagine what his occu- pation might be? Rhoda: No, unless he is an auctioneer. Rebecca: That's exactly it. Wait till you hear him. These buildings here are the MCC head- quarters. Let's take a short tour through the build- ings. Rhoda: Why, thereis Anna Mae Weaver. Rebecca: Yes, she's secretary here, and says it's really interesting to find out all the places that are being filled by Voluntary Service workers. I guess that completes our tour. Rhoda: And I've thoroughly enjoyed every min- ute of it. Rebecca: Stay with me overnight, and I'll Hy you to Kentucky, back to where you're longing to go, I'm sure. -REB1-:CCA STOLTZFUS AND RHODA CLYMER. 59 Class Will We, the Senior class of ,53, wish to extend our kindest regards and best wishes to the oncoming Senior class of '54, In order that we will not be utterly forgotten, each of us would like to bestow upon one of next year's class one of our particular abilities, possessions, characteristics, or shortcom- ings. To the junior class as a whole, we wish to offer the use of the science room, and also the museum if necessary, to be used as your homeroom. Naomi Bechtold wishes to will her spontaneous laugh to Esther Neff with instructions to use it carefully. Betty Becker wills her love of books to anyone who wants to get their book reports in on time. Gladys Beiler gladly gives her detested type- writer to Elizabeth Leaman, with best wishes. Richard Blank bestows his wave upon anyone who may find a need for it. Barbara Ann Breneman gives some of her excess height-and still will have a lot left-to ,Ioanne Peifer. Naomi Brubaker generously gives some of her quietness to Ruth Frank. Rhoda Buckwalter mixes her memory with will power, and hands it to Dorothy Yoder, who can add it to her already abundant supply. Marian Carpenter would like to will her locker to anyone who will fill it with books. Rhoda Clymer regretfully gives her bookkeep- ing course to anyone who will appreciate and like it as she has. Marian Denlinger gives her quick friendly smile, with advice to use it frequently, to Mary Ellen Eb . 1-llrina Mae Ebyis winning personality and ability to get A's go to Esther White. Omar Eby would like to present his droll sense of humor to Clarence Nissley, and his artistic abil- ity to next year's Laurel Wreath artist. Jean Freyis friendly disposition and shortness in stature go to Pauline Herr, who is already richly supplied with these gifts. Janet Dawn Fuss bestows her wavy, sandy blond hair, and pleasant ways to Marianna Eber- sole. Ruth Good leaves her ability to get A's in short- hand as a goal for Ethel Leaman to attain next ear. y Sara Iane Graybill leaves her quiet and reserved ways to Edna Brubaker. Victor Groif obligingly gives his farmer's stride and snapping eyes to Donald Mellinger. john Harnish wills his manly ways to all the Junior boys, and still has plenty left. Helen Heistand wills her friendly smile and thoughtful ways to Doris Metzler. Iohn Herr wills his ability to think twice before speaking, to Robert Landis. Iohn Hershey regretfully leaves his large vocab- ulary to Aden Gingerich to be used when needed. 60 Io Ann Hess wills her fondness of sports and love for the outdoors, to Dorothy Bauman. Mervin Hess wills the position of the tallest of the class to Daniel Rohrer, with hopes that he will achieve that position. Edna Hoover obligingly gives her studious ways to Mable Histand, and a little of her Dutch accent to Miriam Eberly. Lewis Kauffman gladly wills his job at Henry's bakery to whoever would like to get up at one o'clock every Friday morning. He also wills his quietness to Gilbert Zook. Rhoda Kauffman bestows her unique chuckle to Ethel Ebersole and her P.O.D. book to whoever would enjoy outlining it. Loretta King wills her ability to be an excellent typist to Arlene Mellinger, with some of her short- ness thrown in for good measure. Paul King unwillingly gives up his position on the basketball court to Eugene Horst to fill as capably as he did. David Kniss gives his serious expressions to Charles Hershey, and his gentlemanliness to May- nard Kurtz. Vernon Kratz bestows his Senior class presi- dency and curly hair to Willard Swartly, and his friendliness to Marvin Moyer. James Kreider wills his abilitv to be the unheard member of the class to Earl Herr, and his thick dark hair to Carl Brubaker. Lloyd Kreider gladly gives his stockiness of stature to Robert Miller, who could easily use about ten pounds of it. Grace Landis wills her sincerity, and the knowl- edge of the art of being a true friend to Rhoda Kennel. Mark Landis bestows his Christian character to Elam Beiler, and the ability to be the class's Gen- eral Business Manager to Kenneth Martin. Erma Lapp gladly gives her chemistry book to anyone who wishes to take chemistry next year. Elta Lauver bestows her pretty golden red hair to Nancy Wert, who might like a change of color. David Leaman leaves his good sportsmanship to Lloyd Wenger and his position of Editor to Harry Shenk. Elnora Leaman leaves some of her excess en- ergy and her rich alto voice to Mary Kauffman. Esther Leaman wills her kind nature and cheer- fulness to Elsie Rohrer. Ella Lefever presents her knowledge of baking to Ellen Gerlach with best wishes. Louise Lefever gives her unsuppressed giggle and unexpected remarks to Beatrice Benner. Wilmer Lehman gives his bass voice to Richard Stoltzfus and his interest in photography to Harold Stoltzfus. Esther Lutz gives some of her excess intelli- gence to anyone who is going to take chemistry. Erma Ruth McCall leaves the ability of being so far away from home without becoming home- sick to Irma Cruz. James Metzler wills the honor UQ of being the smallest boy in the class to no one, because he hopes that everyone will be taller than he. Lois Mylin gladly gives up her place in the Mercuryv to no one, so that the rest will have more room. Mabel Ness wills her job of washing windows to whoever feels inspired to do it. Lorraine Nice would be glad to give her dormi- tory room in which she spent two years, to anyone who would like to have it. Elsie Nissley bestows her humorous remarks, and the ability to produce a good time for every- one, to Thelma Landis. Reba Nissley would like to give her neatness along with an attractive personality to Cornelia Book. Sara Risser gives her dark curly hair to Pearl Mast, and a few inches of her height to anyone who would like to be a bit taller. Mary Rissler kindly presents her glasses to Erma Mellinger to use in case she loses her own. james Sauder would like to give his position on the discipline committee to anyone who cares for it. Lois Sauder wills her industriousness and neat- ness to Leora Groff. Rebecca Stoltzfus gives her ready answer for any question asked, to Lois Delp, and her ability to always be expected to do the unexpected, to her cousin Hilda Stoltzfus. Carolyn Swartz leaves her undying energy, and a pencil and tablet thrown in for good measure, to her sister Lillian, for next year's use. Edna Tyson gives some hints on how to be an eflicient waitress to whoever wants the iob which requires a little white apron. William Vorhauer obligingly gives some of his good manners to Paul Cehman, and his knowledge of New York City to anyone that wants to travel in that direction. Almeda Wadel Wills her rehned ways and small fratures to Mary Ellen Umble. Ioyce Wagaman wants Ruth Kolb to have her ability to pull taify without getting any blisters. Arlene Weaver gives her advantage of being able to walk to school in a few minutes, to any- one who would like to have some exercise. Anna Mae Weaver wills her intelligence in bookkeeping to anyone that is taking it next year. Evelyn Weaver would like her poetic ability to be evenly distributed to everyone who will have to write poems for English class. Lillian Weber gives her ability to write A themes to Miriam Weaver, and her quietness to anyone who needs it after the lights out bell. Barbara Weiser gives her biff sparkling eyes to Gloria Weaver and her tendency to blush easily to anyone who would like to have it. Larry Wengeris ability to understand and ex- plain Shakespeare's writings goes to Evan Harnish. Robert Wenger regretfully leaves his athletic ability for Martin Peifer to add to his abundant supply. Freda Wert wills her pretty eyes and sweet smile to Anna Katherine Baer. Esther Wert gladly gives her ability to make friends easily, and her cheerfulness to Rhoda Croft. Arthur Wise wills his ability to be a capable song leader to Calvin Shank, hoping he uses it. Lois Witmer gladly gives her supply of freckles to Susan Snavely. Lois Wolgemuth would like Helen Zehr to have her seat in the museum in case the senior class gets too large for the science room again next year. Ruth Yost would like to present her ability to write an essay for the ,5-3 essay anthology to Anna Ruth Garber. Dorothy Zook, would like to share with Mary Zook the privilege of being the last person on the senior roll, and also having the last seat in all her classes. -ELTA LAUVER and ELNORA LEANIAN. 61 Laurel Wreath Editor: john Hershey Associate Editors: Vernon Kratz Rhoda Clymer Nancy Wert Rebecca Stoltzfus james Metzler Mary Ellen Eby Religious News : Omar Eby Esther Lutz General News: Library: James Kreider Alumni: Mary Elizabeth Lutz 62 Senior: Loretta King junior: Cornelia Book Sophomore: jane Mosemann Mary jane Horning Freshman: Sarah Louise Harnish Business Manager: Clyde B. Stoner Faculty Advisor: Edna K. Wenger Publishing Committee: Amos W. Weavei' Noah C. Good Clyde B. Stoner Mill Stream Editor: David Leaman Associate Editors: Iames Metzler Anna Mae Eby Literary Editors: Rhoda Clymer Ruth Good Io Ann Hess Rebecca Stoltzfus Carolyn Swartz Freda Wert Business Manager: Mark Landis Photographer: Wilmer Lehman Artist: Omar Eby Typists: Loretta King Esther Leaman N DE RCLA5 SME w vl f I J I , 1 ' , J lin' ' 4 qqiewffff' ww - Qpfwf WM 1 , W ff . ' ' bl- f' V .E 1' Y ! H' I' . ' Jil' , l, I H, , ,f 'Q-9 , if Q wi u I my I r V J 1 ,j!,,- fzxffb H, , ,,., 7 . f df 1 gf? ' v IJ' 1' 7 In Lf 5 jx Ui! , U IW H V 3 lf, ff... if M 5 ' ', I 5-f', If Wg! XZ -V:- ' , , 1 if S, 1 Huw Y - Q ' ' wwfl 1? 'Y . WI, 'BMFSWQ ,gm Ei, V .3 ,.:'- ., WL J! ' 7' -3 F'- ,,, V Q :::f?'f- g :Q Q W -. f ' N 1 ' A we 93 B . J A X, .f ,f if 'fre if J A, . EQ 3 2 A ,' ,. 4 5 fa? Q if .rx 1 ' - Y . , 'iM.-A-api qwmli, 1, . 4 -t My xqwig 5. I 1 .X W ' y A 'CN E :.: ,N P Wg,-b , ff ,gf . , 1-,, Egfr., Qi ,gui X fv . ya? V - L, -g R ,.W Q Q Y :.. f ,ns h WI by M wg. 51, Q r . 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But we trust that this example and testimony may not be lost, but may be used elsewhere for the furtherance of Godls kingdom. We trust that as you delve into the future, even though the path be rough, and the road steep, you may Never be afraid to entrust an unknown future to a known Godf, -WILLABD SWARTLEY '54, Front row-Pauline Herr, Dorothy Mae Bauman, Pearl Mast, Ethel Leaman, Elizabeth Learnan, loanne Peiier, Marianna Ebersole, Lois Delp, Helen Zehr, Lillian Swartz. Second roweRuth Kolb, Doris Metzler, Cornelia Book, Beatrice Benner, Mary Ellen Eby, Erma Ruth McCall, Mabel l-listand, Rhoda Grofl, Anna Katherine Baer, Mary Zook. Third row- Harold Stoltzfus, Calvin Shenk, Harry Shenk, Kenneth Martin, Evan l-larnish, Eugene Horst, Marvin Moyer, Lloyd Wenger, Maynard Kurtz, Martin Peifer, Daniel Rohrer, I. Lester Brubaker, Class Adviser. Not on picture-Irma Cruz, Thelma Laudes, Robert Miller, Dorothy Yoder. Front row-Anna Ruth Garber, Arlene Mellinqer, Leora Groff, Gloria Weaver, Mary Kauffman, Miriam V. Weaver, Mary Ellen Umble, Ellen Gerlach, Elsie Rohrer, Nancy Wert. Second row--Ruth Frank, Miriam Eberly, Ethel Ebersole, Hilda Stoltzfus, Rhoda Kennel, Esther Nerf, Susan Snavely, Erma Mellinger, Esther White, Edna Brubaker. Third row- Donald Mellinqer, Earl Herr, Clarence Nissley, Paul I. Geh- man, Aden Glnqerich. Gilbert Zook, Robert Landis, Elam Beiler, Charles Hershey, Willard Swartley, Richard Stoltzfus. 67 Sophomores Seniors, we congratulate you for your great achievement of going through four years of high school. We as underclassmen appreciate the I-ine example you have set for us. We regret that you are leaving L.M.S., but yet We are happy that you have attained one of the great milestones in your life. We hope you will give all your talents to Him for the great work He has prepared for you. May the Lord blessi and help you now and in the years to come and may you always look to Christ as your example and follow in His footsteps. -JOHN LANDIS '55 Front row-loyce Horst, Leis Krady, Hulclah Graybill, Alice Lehman, Catherine Clymer, Doris Brubaker, lean High, Verna Hershey, Pearl Beiler, Nora Beiler. Second row-Doris Buckwalter, Ruth Hershey, Marian Kinsey, Dorothy Bauman, Anna Mary Grcfi, Mary lane Horninq, Verna Lapp, Esther Hess, Barbara Lamp. Third row-Erla Oberholtzer, Class Adviser, Marlene Landis, Alice Herr, Marie Leaman, Alice Herr, Arlene Beam, Eileen Hart, Lois Leatherman, loyce De-lawder. Fourth row-Daniel Hess, Daniel Durborow, Paul Hamish, Harold Hershey, Carl Leaman, Iohn Landis, Clair Ekerly, Melvin Barge, Donald Hershey, Lester Graff. Front roWfPauline Weaver, Betty Stronq, Dorothy Taggart, Dorcas Reed, Marie Snavely, Mary lane Peachey, lane Mose- mann, Dorothy Mellinqer, Marianne Thomas, Grace Witmer. Second row-Geraldine Marlin, Miriam L. Weaver, Esther Reed, Florence Lefever, Anna Mary Reed, lanice Senseninq, Ethel Myers, Marla Martin, Ruth Weaver. Third row-Luke Wenger, Daniel Shertzer, Ray Wilmer, Calvin Swartzen- truber, Paul W. Gehman, Roy Wert, Dale Stoltzfus, Parke Lefever, Eugene Shertzer. Fourth row-Ross Mast, David Shenk, lohn K. Stoltzfus, Iohn Rutt, Silas Martin, Earl Zim- merman, Harold Staurier, Charles Lefever. Not on picturewMary Lois Petre. 69 -vt ,X ,pf get lil 4, ,Q in 1- W 51411 f ' ' 4,,'.F'1'vgg,x-.R .QA Freshmen VVe as freshmen are very happy to see you Seniors complete your twelfth grade. Many of you have been a challenge to us both on the playground and in the schoolroom. It is because of this that We will miss you, but We realize that you are needed at places other than L.M.S. We Were glad to hear your class motto, Our Talents, LO1'Cl, Are Thinef' I am sure that this motto helped many of you as you completed your last year here at L.M.S. If We yield all our talents as well as all of our hearts to the Lord, He will make us useful vessels for His service. -josrsm-1 SHENK '56. Front row-Esiher Sauder, Evelyn Winey, Doris Mellinger, Ruth Anna Sanqrey, Marian Ruii, Lois lean Marlin, Nancy Thomas, Susan Wenger, Dorothy Shenk. Second row- Robert Weaver, Richard Winters, Vernon Mast, Elvin Melzler, Daniel Werl, Ir., Ernesl Thomas, Earl Siaufier, David Wyble. Third row-Elaine Zimmerman, Marian nf' , 3 J Front row-Helen Hershey, Ruth Good, Sara Louise Hamish, Ann Bauman, Sara Marie Kaurlman, Naomi Beiler, America Huertas, Vera Kennel, Lorraine Gingrich. Second row4Paul Clymer, john Henry Groii, Paul Buckwaller, Clyde Horst, Ray Beyer, Daniel Boll, Nathan King, Nevin Brubaker. Third Vlfissler, Irene Marlin, Maryann Mellinger, Lois Mellinqer, Orpha Sloltzfus, Dora Sauder, Evelyn Zimmerman, Ophelia Trespalacios. Fourth row---Harvey W. 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H- E :mvg 1-.gm may W Si::',. , ' 4 Mmm A X Hs 'NSS ws v ., E4 Hum.-ef, MQ ' 'NVQ in B, 55' zsss ' Q g3E'S5,E,Qmnsw1 w WAHM 5 'Egan n 'E . mpw - E mx !xm. , iwwwgfmq 1 an . HBE Av- SK mn B -, aww E? may my Lxxgy w ,gggww .. N 53- ., 1 M ES gs in Wm . 5 wx 925512: - 2321 sms fm. maiw-M iw N vm- :milf V Exam , .Ea , sa . , W Senior Chorus Those of us who enjoy exercising our vocal chords by producing varied, often pleasant pitches engage ourselves in the activity, Senior Chorus. We are led in this activity by Brother Clyde Stoner. The members of this chorus, consisting of seventy-one students, are selected from the Junior and Senior classes. The second period of Tuesday afternoon we learn the Words and tunes of many songs and apply this knowledge in renditions at a few of the social functions and other programs at school. This practice gives us experience that we can use in helping to improve church music and making it more meaningful. -LARRY WENGE11. unior Chorus Singing is a joyful as Well as a meaningful Way of giving praises to God. Music is a refreshment to the body and soul and draws us closer to Cod if We sing in the right attitude. We have enjoyed singing together under the capable leadership of Brother Stoner. He has taught us therbasic rudiments of music and the art of singing songs well. We enjoyed using Christiana Service Songs as our guide. Our goal in junior Chorus is to learn to sing well so that it will bring glory to God and that the lost may End Christ through our singing. -MARIAN DENLINGER. Student Religious Program If you were to visit L.M.S. on a Tuesday morning, you would find us enjoying an inspirational religious program conducted entirely by our students. This pro- gram which is sponsored weekly, is planned by a committee of four students who serve for one quarter of the year and several faculty members. Since we have such a varied ability among us, it is usually necessary for a student to serve on this program only once a year. This is a means of broadening our spiritual ex- perience, of improving our public speaking ability, our creative writing talents, our song leadership, and it also prepares us to serve our home congregations better. Here is the place where we have come face to face with Christ in a sweet fellowship that has enriched our daily Walk with Him. -HELEN HEISTAND. .l Chapel Slowly and quietly students and teachers file into the chapel and are seated. Voices are harmoniously blended together as songs of praise, trust, and consecra- tion are sung. In the silence that follows we hear Cod speaking to us through His Word. VVe are challenged to yield our lives more fully to Christ and let Him live through us. Now, We speak to God and ask for His guidance and help for the busy clay ahead, yet unlivecl. After we, together, have worshiped God, who is the creator of our minds and bodies, We are prepared to 1neet the work of the day. -ESTHER E. LEABIAN. 2 ' . ,-.fi 1 ea .au-assigns-In-u-vi i Y-f:, , , :lt ,N -1 .asm il . LA A. l Prayer Circle What a privilege it is for the students of L.M.S. to gather together in prayer fellowship! Various prayer groups meet at diiferent places on the campus, in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. After a period of praise to the Lord in singing, a faculty member usually presents some message from the Bible to our hearts. Voluntary prayers pour from our souls united to the throne of God in one purpose. We know our God shall supply all our needs. We go from the prayer service blessed, challenged, and encouraged by the fellowship with God, armored to meet the devil and his dominions. -JAMES SAUDER. Tract Band Our group of six with Brother Lehman as instructor have evaluated some tracts. VV e were each to purchase some tracts and do personal tract distribution. Brother Ralph Weaver was with us one period and gave a talk on tract work. I trust that these periods together will prove fl blessing to each of us and the L0rd,s Work will prosper by it. -RI-IODA KAUFFIVIAN. qvsnlnyp Teaching My SS Class This year again a number of students have taken this very worth-while class which meets only once a Week. However, not all who take this are Sunday-school teachers. Anybody who is interested in Sunday-school work will be profited by it. It is a class that is looked forward to by its students. Brother Bauman, our instruc- or, has presented to us many .challenging and profitable suggestions on teaching and the part the teacher plays in the Sunday school. We Wish to thank him for this guidance. We Wish to leave the seats vacant for those of next year who are interested in this kind of service. You will never regret it. ' -BARBARA ANN BRENEA-IAN. 'Q ' has 4. 3' '. . 4 A 3 v' 1 K 5 K . pt, , , . . wi, c ,fl g i A tie ,l. Q ,nxlgaf 1 f if 'Tim if - Needlecrait If you were to walk into the social room of the girls, dormitory some Monday morning, you would see twenty-two industrious girls busy at work. As you would look around you would see some girls knitting sweaters and pencil cases. Another girl is making a cushion top. A few more are Crocheting sweaters and cloilies. You would see Sister Kauifman going from one girl to another giving instruction. We prize very highly these beautiful and useful articles we have learned to make. We wish to thank Sister Kauffman for her kind guidance in this extracurricular activity. -SARA JANE GRAYBILL. rt Class Armed with materials, possessing ideas and visions of great achievements we enter a room in the basement of the girls' dormitory. It is here that we try to transfer our mental conceptions onto material. And it is here that we discover that the visions we have do not develop to be quite as artistic as we had expected. It is just at those points when we feel somewhat a failure that Sister Doris Good, our instructor, gives us encouragement and helpful suggestions. In our great variety of possible work we have accomplished the drawing of different things, shading and shadowing them. We purchased black enarnel and painted trays, boards, old irons, and other objects. Then we painted interesting designs on them. I am sure that all of those who participated can say that much enjoyment was received from this informal class. -OMAH E. EBY. ature Stud The heavens declare the glory of Codg and the firmament sheweth his handy- Workf' This year our Nature Study Class met Wednesday morning under the eflicient guidance of Brother Culp who formerly lived in Oregon. Having visited many of the beautiful National Parks and Forests of the VVest, he is well informed on these wonders of God in nature. He has shared with us the dangers of mountain climbing, the glacier-clad slopes of Mt. Hood, the majes- tic beauty and wonders of Crater Lake, and other interesting and worth-while things. When the weather permitted We went on hikes over the school campus and woods, and visited a near-by duck pond a few times. Then, too, a study of the heavens was a part of our Nature Study Class. For those who love the beauties of nature it is certainly a worth-while class. -ERMA LAPP. First Aid Every Friday afternoon at 12:35, sixteen members of the Hrst-aid class meet in the museum room to learn how to administer temporary and immediate care to a patient before the physician arrives. That immediate care is really what Hrst aid is, and it is very important., . Brother Good is our teacher. He shows us how to apply bandages, com- presses, splints, and also how to give artificial respiration. This is a very practical course because chances of using the information received here are very great today. Knowledge gained from this course may someday be the means of saving a life. That life could be yours! A -RHODA BUCKWALTER. l i Campus Improvement This class meets once a week in the three o'clock period to work at what the name signiiies. The work consists of keeping the lawn clean, taking stones off the ball field, shoveling snow, and other numerous jobs. The instructor is Brother Hamish. There are about 20 in the class. The instructor usually assigns personal or group projects. -NIERVIN HESS. XQQYFQ. Q Cooks at Did you just get a whiff of that luscious smell coming from the kitchen? Our cooks do a very good job of preparing tasty meals for us. It seems as though they know just when we are especially eager to devour a piece of pumpkin pie, a refreshing glass of punch, or many of the other savory victuals. In the kitchen we find Hettie Musser, Mabel Krieder, Ruth Lefever, Anna Landis, Betty Denlinger, and Eclwina Eberly busily and cheerfully at Work. 51 iii ' N11 J Q x it . V2 H NR' K 4 R . A '- . ' , ..:- I L' i l , - f , Q iv' , 1 'E .ap i -4 . vvr. . E, . ,. , ,sw Special Students We have been privileged to have three special students with us this year. These three girls, Catherine Clymer, Pauline VVeaver, and Alice Lehman, are our deaf-mute friends. Some special classes are held for them and we also enjoyed having them in some of our regular classes. Every Tuesday morning Mrs. Esther Croft comes to translate the chapel services for them. We very much enjoy having them on our campus at L.M.S. Special Bible Term january 12-February 20, 1953 We have again experienced many spiritual blessings in these six weeks of Bible study at L.M.S. H Courses that were taught included: Book Study, Evangelism, Stewardship, Bible Geography, Modern Heresies, and subjects related to the Christian life. Very interesting prayer groups and student programs were held weekly and these were appreciated by all. The student group visited the Ephrata Cloisters, Eby Homestead, Allegheny Church, and the Millersville Childrenis Home at which time historical explanations were given. The warm fellowship and eagerness to receive the WVord of Cod as well as growth in the Christian life was evident, as each of the students participated in study, class discussion, student programs, and other assignments. We express appreciation to our heavenly Father for the faithfulness of the student body and time and labors of the faculty, and facilities made available by the administration of the Lancaster Mennonite School for the Special Bible Term of 1953, and desire to see many of these young people and others of our beloved church return for future Special Bible Terms. -LEROY S. S'roLTzFUs. Front row-Mark Martin, Titus Boll, Alvin Lapp, Merino Sol- lenberger, Daniel Minnich, Daniel Lonqenecker, Charles Marrero, Ramsey Williams. Second row-Esther Weaver, Dorothy Marlin, Mary Louise Grove, Esther Kurtz, Grace Yoder, Elizabeth Martin. Third row-Frances Ebersole, Apprcfciation for LlIl1L'llSl6fI' Mennonite Marie Kurtz, Lois Beyer, Ethel Zeaqer, Verna Boll, Miriam Wenger, Carolyn Leaman. Fourth row-Martha Bauman, Mary Alice Martin, Erma Hershey, Martha Rohrer. Fifth row-Raymond Kauffman, Alvin Weaver, Arthur Kauffman, Paul Weaver, Iohn-Boll. Not on picture-Harold Frey, Anna Mary Hoover, Lester Hurst. School Short Bible Term Greetings in our risen Lord and Saviour's name. L.M.S. is indeed a privilege for the youth of this generation, both in spiritual and secular education and activities. To the students I would say, Take advan- tage of every available Bible Study, and yield your life and talents to the leading and directing of the Holy Spirit, in God's service. L.M.S. Short Bible Term also is a precious privilege. Especially for those of us who didn't have Bible subjects in school. I am grateful for the privilege I had in attending S.B.T. this year. lt helped me much in understanding God's VVord and His will, for my life, in His service. Study to shew thyself approved unto Codf, -LESTER M. Hurisr. On january 12, 1953, there were thirty-two new students on the campus for Z1 period of Bible study and Christian fellowship. We have appreciated the way you have welcomed us. Although we were crowded, we still had a wonderful fellowship with the Lord. 'It has brought us closer to the Lord and we have learned to appreciate His WO1'Cl more. Besides the excellent instructions received in our classes we were Given the 7 C opportunity to visit the Childreifs Home at Millersville and the Ephrata Cloisters. Altogether We can say we are glad that we could come and have fellowship together and learn from Cod's Word, and may we go forth and use our knowledge for His glory. -ALVIN A. LAPP. 91 4' . ' 1 5 J x , N -N. If W, WT' , ' afiwf- Q, ,Q w wx K dai. lp: N,-gg s W- I- :.. A. 1, i . R 6 K. 5, as as mam was L1 nl Wrsrmaf-f 141 vi -nf -wg-we ' K ming ' 1 , I , . T f If , 2.2 ,N .F -H .Q ,M Y. N'.M,.sHm:?ms. 73 1 55 -F ' I fi S' , W K J X x s ru' w R .XgoLLL0g1f'al0A