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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1957 volume:

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In my mind nothing seems more fitting, however, than for high school students, who are just starting to learn the complexity of God, to pray to their Father for His instruction. Learning has been our main objective this year, but We have not confined our learning to secular subjects alone but have started to learn of God and of His plan for us. Thy will-our wayf, our class motto, blends perfectly with our school motto. Together they form two of the noblest statements a man could ever utter. l Forethought .......... Seniors ........,,.......... Administration ..... ..... Underclassrnen ......,,,,,. Contents Religious Activities .,....... Activities ........,,.,,.,,,,,,,,4,,,,,,,,, Fifteenth Anniversary Afterthought ,........,..,,..,.... page page page Page page Page Page page 8 5 4 6 6 8 9 112 we' , W, DORIS MAE ALLEN 1851 North Twenty-Second Street Philadelphia 21, Pa. john and Estelle Allen February 2, 1939 City girl land proud of it! J . . . lives a chal- lenging Christian life . . . plans to attend G0- shen College . . . future secretary . . . special- izes in Spanish greetings . . . letter writer. One day at school we had recess and my girl friend Mary and I went home. You can imagine how surprised our parents were to see us home so early. They asked why we came home, because we did live about four blocks from the school, and we politely told them that school was over and that we were not go- ing back. ANNE MARIE ANGSTADT Route 1 Wernersville, Pa. Paul and Edith Angstadt February 4, 1940 Unpredictable . . . enjoys a good argument . . . pianist . . . usually sleepy on Monday mornings . . . alto . . . experienced in mission life . . . loves reading and outdoor activities. I remember the time I would open the chicken house door and let all the chickens out. My daddy finally braced the door and gave me final warnings. One day he came around the corner. I was pulling on the door with all my might. The next few minutes were painful and it might be interesting to know that I sat on a cushion for a while after that. MARIE LOUISE BAER Maugansville Maryland Alvey and Elizabeth Baer February 9, 1939 Small but mighty . . . blond . . . class treas- urer . . . likes to travel . . . despises math . . . capable waitress . . . partial to pink and blue . . . would like to be a food market cashier. Two outstanding events in her early life still linger in Marie's memory. The Brst is the memory of her Hrst trip to Florida. Here she had her first plunge in the ocean at the very young age of three. Another high point in her early life was when she went with the Mau- gansville School patrolmen to Washington, D.C., to march in the annual school patrol parade. MELBA ANN BEILER Route 1 Gordonville, Pa. Elam and Elizabeth Beiler Sept. 27, 1939 Sooiable . . . likes to vacation in the moun- tains . . . full-of new ideas . . . intimate friend of Ianet Shertzer . . . would like to work in a bank. Having no older brothers or sisters, I walked to school alone. On this certain eve- ning I decided to take a short cut through our neighbor's pasture, but as Igrabbed the fence to go under it, my hands stuck to it and ter- rific sets of shocks went racing through my body. The few seconds my hands seemed to stick to that fence seemed like ages. Suddenly I gave a mighty pull and I was freel The shock treatment has cured me of touching electric fences. RICHARD LONGACRE BENNER Route 1 Spring City, Pa. Paul and Margaret Benner April 13, 1939 Class vice-president . . . live wire in the dorm . . . bass . . . interested in mission work . . . writer of stories . . . college interests. When I was four, our family lived in town. However, this did not quite suit my ambition to be a farmer. One evening as I came totter- ing in from the back yard, and walked into the kitchen soaked from head to toe, Mother de- manded, 'And what were you doing? I mildly responded, 'I was watering the cows.' But who could forget my first day of school? I ran the whole distance of a mile only to End that I couldn't talk when the teacher asked my name. DONALD LEE BRUBAKER Route 2 Myerstown, Pa. Simon and Laura Brubaker October 27, 1939 Expert skater . . . nonchalant . . . very handy with brush and paints . . . muscle man . . . headed for Barber College in Philadelphia. Donnie started to prove his toughness and strength early. In the third grade, as boys will, he got into a light which ended with the older boy getting a bloody nose. The next day the principal called them into his oflice and gave the older boy a very pointed lecture about picking on smaller boys. Then there was the time when he was a senior when he fell out of the top bunk in the dorm. The only damage, however, was that the leg of his table was bent slightly. LI JAMES CHESTER BUCHER Route 1 Manheim, Pa. I. Chester and Myrtle Bucher Sept. 30, 1939 Argumentative . . . enjoys sheep raising and woodworking . . . contributes to class discus- sions quite often . . . ambition to be either a farmer or cabinetmaker . . . knows the whys and wherefores. A neighbor of ours stopped at our home when I was about six years old. Mother had just bought me a new straw hat of which I was very proud. When the neighbor remarked about the hat I stuck out my chest as though I had achieved something and said, Tm a Pennsylvania farmerl' I saw that former neighbor last summer and he asked how the :-1 Pennsylvania farmer was getting along. MARIAN ELIZABETH BUCKWALTER Intercourse, Pa. Ira and Pauline Buckwalter Sept. 24, 1940 Skilled shorthand student . . . one of the youngest members of our class . . . organist and seamstress . . . mild and modest . . . always feels at home with a good book. I remember the time when I and a little boy from town, who came to our place quite frequently to play, innocently wandered away from home. I don't remember where we want- ed to go, but I suppose we just wanted to take a walk. However, we didn't get very far be- fore my mother found us and escorted us home in the car. 'Y Z ELVA GROFF BUCKWALTER Route 1 Ronks, Pa. Everett and Fannie Buckwalter june 23, 1940 Library reporter for THE MILL STREAM . . . always cheerful and helpful . . . consistent honor roll student . . . skilled in commercial subjects. While in the first grade, my brother fPaulj and I would walk arm in arm to school. I was teased very much about this by others. Of course, I couldn,t understand the teasing but I suppose they didn't know that he was my brother. I also remember how we raced to school each morning to get the privilege of clapping the erasers for the teacher. PAUL HENRY BUCKWALTER Route 1 Ronks, Pa. Everett and Fannie Buckwalter Feb. 1, 1939 Avid football and soccer player . . . takes a lively interest in Problems of Democracy class . . . possesses the rare ability to relax complete- ly and fall asleep quickly . . . intelligent. My first years of formal schooling were spent in a one-room schoolhouse. Here I be- came acquainted with school regulations. These rules, placed on about everything we did, were punishable if broken. The usual penalty was staying in at recess while the others played. These experiences were valu- able, for they taught one early in life the val- uable lesson of complying with regulations. MARCUS ELVIN BYLER, JR. Gap, Pa. Marcus and Verda Byler June 8, 1939 Future high school teacher . . . assistant di- rector of Music Appreciation . . . thinks for himself . . . stamp collector . . . interested in history and etymology. While visiting in the large city of Los An- geles, California, ten years ago, my brother and I decided to take a stroll. Leaving our mid-city motel, without informing anyone, we walked up and down the boulevards. An hour later, many blocks from our start, we saw Mother coming towards us at a fast clip. Our parents missing us, had started hunting us. Luckily they took the right street and found us. ALTA RUTH CHARLES Route 1 Bareville, Pa. Earl and Anna Mary Charles March 16, 1939 Takes a deep interest in nature . . . main tains a quiet and friendly manner . . . appre 3- ciates art . . . plans to do secretarial work likes to draw. When I was five years old I thought it would be fun to put some young chickens into water. So I took the top off one of the foun tains containing water and stuffed about five chicks into it. I replaced the top of the foun tain again and forgot about my deed, that is in- until my parents found out about it. HAROLD EUGENE CHUBB Route 4 Lancaster, Pa. Millard and Miriam Chubb April 1, 1938 Excels in sports . . . mechanically minded . . . interested in missionary service . . . re- served . . . pride and joy: 1950 Chevrolet . . . handyman. When I was eight years old, I made a sling- shot. After I was finished making it, I wanted to test it, so I took it out of doors to see what it would do. I put a stone in the pocket and pulled back as hard as I could. The next thing I saw was stars. I had let go of the wrong end of my slingshot. The following day found me in a distressing predicament: I could hardly see or breathe because my eyes and nose were swollen ahnost shut. PAULINE FRANCES CHUBB Route 4 Lancaster, Pa. Millard and Miriam Chubb June 17, 1939 Likes to skate . . . able bookkeeper . . . plays the accordion, organ, and piano . . . sister to Harold . . . first year with us at L.M.S. In 1946 the Susquehanna River overflowed its banks. It was not a matter of casual con- cern for us, however, because we lived on an island in the midst of the Susquehanna and Penns Creek. Normally our island was about five miles long and about one-half mile wide, but it shrank to a scant acre during the ilood. We were stranded for about a week. JACOB PAUL CLYMER Route 2 Quarryville, Pa. John and Stella Clymer October 5, 1938 Thinks clearly and practically on problems . . . able listener . . . pleasant to be with . . . takes an interest in practical and industrial arts. One day when I was three years old my brother and I were following a hay loader through the Held. This mechanical miracle absorbed the complete attention of the two boys. We could not understand how such a simple-looking contraption could pull all that hay to the top of the wagon. However, in our close concentration we neglected to get out of the way of the loader and the next thing we knew we were going up with the hay. We reached the top safely and had a nice ride. LOIS AMY DENLINGER Soudersburg, Pa. Paul and Anna Mary Denlinger june 16, 1939 Producer of good poems and essays . . . able to play tennis . . . likes to sing . . . known for her laugh . . . carefree . . . worked after school and week ends at an antique shop. One time in school a boy sitting behind me stuck a wad of chewing gum into my hair. As all law-abiding girls should do, I told the teacher. Afterwards I wished that I hadn't, for the teacher pulled it out of my hair and tried to stick it into his hair. However, it wouldn't stick, and everybody thought it was a great joke. RUTH SAUDER EBERLY Leola, Pa. LeRoy and Grace Eberly November 26, 1938 An earnest worker CPQ . . . breezes through her commercial subjects . . . intimate friend of Alma Gochnauer and Madeline Graf . . . ex- pressioe eyes and mannerisrns. One time a few of us girls were walking around at a farm machinery exhibit where it was very muddy. Being too proud to wear boots, we tried to go around all the puddles. All went well until a little fellow, with boots, came paddling through the water, splashing mud all over my dress and feet. Well, I had to learn that lesson somehow. But what a way! DOROTHY ANN EICHELBERGER Route 3 Manheim, Pa. jacob Eichelberger December 16, 1939 Characteristic laugh . . . the two Dorothys CEichelberger and Grow are usually seen to- gether . . . dresses neatly . . . woman driver. One day my neighbor girl and I didn't know what to do. Since we were in the bed- room, we started to push the bed around. just as we were having a grand time, the bed came apart. It landed on the floor with a crash. In trying to have fun, we had made work for ourselves, for when my parents found what had happened they made us fix the bed. ANNA LOIS ENCK 12 Mylin Avenue Willow Street, Pa. Frank and Elizabeth 'Enck Sept. 24, 1938 Likes Cheoies . . . known for her blushes . . . . bound for Eastern Mennonite College . . . helps at the Southern and Central Lancaster markets . . . would make a fine saleslady. The next day my brothers, father, and oth- ers were going deep sea fishing. But I wasn't happy. I wanted to fish too. My older broth- ers, thinking I would be sick, strongly advised me to stay at home. After much persuasion they allowed me to accompany them to Indian River. The captain enjoyed pulling the fish in for me, and I proved to my brothers I could catch more fish than any of the others. GERALD BURKHOLDER FELPEL Route 3 Ephrata, Pa. George and Emmaline Felpel Nov. 30, 1937 An authority on what's under the hood . . . takes an interest in customizing cars . . . a fu- ture tonsorial parlor operator . . . amiable and sociable after you make his acquaintance. While still attending elementary school I arrived home one Thursday evening to find that my parents had gone away and that I had been left to take care of myself. Not Ending anything to do in the house, I went out to the barn. What did I I-ind in the barn? A Shetland pony! My joy was complete when I later learned that the pony was really mine! I'- ' 7 ' ' I FANNIE RUTH ERB 118 Kreider Avenue Lancaster, Pa. Roy and Ruth Erb February 9, 1939 Excels in homemaking skills such as cooking and sewing . . . enjoys driving to school . . . likes to arrange flowers and decorate rooms . . . displays sincere Christian attitudes. In the eighth grade we had a very temper- amental teacher who habitually said 'aah, be- tween her words. Since this became extremely boring, our class decided that all of us would pretend to tie our shoes each time she said 'aah.' Needless to say we got a good lecture from the principal. We also had fun making her cryg for if someone stared at her.for a few minutes, Teacher burst into tears. i DOROTHY MARIE FIELDS 369 Myers Street Steelton, Pa. John and Evelyn Fields Iuly 21, 1937 Loyal supporter of Steelton . . . takes an ac- tive part in activities at the Myers and Cones- toga Streets Mission . . . enjoys playing volley- ball . . . talks on and on. I always remember the little bottle of soda that brought me so much trouble. We then lived in an apartment in Harrisburg. Since it was quite cold that day I set a bottle of soda on the fire escape to cool. Later when I went for it I accidentally knocked it off the edge. It barely missed the head of a policeman. He soon knocked at the door and demanded the reason for the near mishap. I explained and was forgiven. P. JANET MARIE FLEAGLE 995 Duncan Avenue Chambersburg, Pa. Wayne and Ruth Fleagle. june 7, 1939 Tranquil and deliberate . . . red head . . . at home in her hope chest . . . athletic . . . future housewife . . . very studious. After lunch we seventh-grade girls would go to the store next door for ice cream. Our teacher would get us to bring an ice cream cone along for him. I shall never forget the ex- pression on his face one day, when he bit into the Limburger cheese which had been placed in the bottom of the cone. Don't get excited. It wasn't my ideaI', EMMA LOIS GARBER Route 1 Elizabethtown, Pa. Monroe and Blanche Garber Feb. 13, 1939 Distinctive alto voice . . . her hobby is col- lecting picture postcards . . . head of the wait- ress stag . . . fastidious . . . has the ability to make friendships quickly. I thought I had settled down for the night when I was suddenly aroused by a clattering from the kitchen. A creaking door slowly opened. I heard a cabinet door open and the clatter of pans. Was it an intruder? The sound of silverware brought me to my feet. I stood at the top of the stairs, listening breathlessly. I called down, frightened, only to have my sister answer! RAY MARTIN GEIGLEY Route 3 Gettysburg, Pa. Roy and Gladys Geigley October 17, 1939 Shutter-bug . . . lives a stones throw from President Eisenhowefs place . . . extrovert . . . ambition: bank teller or accountant . . . would like to take further business schooling. All went well that day when my brother and I rode the ponies, that is, until we started home. Even though the pony was old she could really go. I soon realized that she had the bit between her teeth and that my saddle was loose. Next I found myself beneath the pony. Then after her back hoof caught me in the jaw, I hit the earth. I was scared. The pony ran to the barn. I walkedf' RHODA JOY GLICK Smoketown, Pa. Daniel and Lillian Click February 24, 1939 Enjoys all types of sports . . . whiz at mathe- matics . . . accepts any challenge . . . stamp collector . . . author of unique expressions . . . displays a seasoned sense of humor. During my third or fourth summer, my uncle and aunt and their family visited us one day. After we cousins had been talking about our goat for a short time, I told him I'd teach him to milk it, if he wanted me to. Upon his consent, I was soon on my way to the pasture after the goat. I explained the technique to him and in a short time he also had his Engers sticky with milk. That afternoon two profes- sional milkers scampered back to the house. LENA KING GLICK Route 1, Box 26 Rustburg, Va. Willis and Edna Click February 14, 1938 Sees any profect through to the end . . . in- dependent . . . receives those fourteen-page letters . . , loyal to her home state, Virginia . . . very artistic . . . likes bright colors. Some of the most outstanding school-day happenings which I still remember are the times when we went hiking. We liked to dis- cover and observe new things in nature. One time two of us girls went ahead of the big group, trying to discover which way two other boys had gone. They had left signs showing which way they had traveled. At the lake all of us went wading and played games. MELVIN ROY GLICK Route 3, Box 339 Atmore, Ala. Mahlon and Ruth Glick October 7, 1939 Likes any argument lespecially when the South is inooloedj . . . Socrates . . . asset QFD during literary staff meetings . . . headed for the medical profession . . . unpredictable. How vividly I recall the time my brother and I performed a crude operation on a small garter snake. After administering an anesthe- sia Cwith a shovel handlel we proceeded with the operation. After the instruments were ster- ilized and laid out as they would be needed, we stretched out our patient upon the operat- ing table-an old fence post. As an added pre- caution we secured his tail with an ice pick. After liberating a cramped toad, which was in the snake, we grew weary of the stench and tedious work, and suspended the operation. SHIRLEY ANN GLICK Route 1 Narvon, Pa. Roy and Verna Click November 17, 1939 Poetic . . . contralto . . . careful dresser . . . would enjoy rural mission work . . . devoted to her home and parents . . . writes letters fre- quently. It was quite an eventful day for my brother and me when we received our shiny new bicy- cles. After some help I was able to ride around the yard alone. I thought I could ride quite well, so we decided to have a race. At the end of the lane my bicycle decided it didn't want me any more. I and my bicycle both tumbled down, a sad looking sight. ALMA MAE GOCHNAUER Route 1 Strasburg, Pa. Robert and Verna Gochnauer Aug. 30, 1939 Looks forward to week ends . . . humorous at all times . . . taught summer Bible school in North Carolina last year . . . owner of a per- petual giggle. It was just another of those days for a four- year-old girl. I was on my way to the next farm to get the milk for Mother. I usually crossed the meadow, but for some reason I took the road that day. Alas, just as I started, two large red fire engines came screaming to- ward me. I was so frightened that I turned around and ran as fast as I could, right back to Mother's arms. She went for the milk that evening. Q El 7 IL- ..n.n.i-.-.n N CHARLES ALTON GOOD 3715 Forty-second Avenue Cottage City, Md. Lewis and Lois Good May 23, 1939 Mechanic at heart . . . small package tied with a unique laugh . . . works at his father's lumberyard over week ends . . . always tinker- ing with his 1953 Ford . . . loves QP, Spanish. One Sunday morning, when I was quite small, I decided that I was tired of sitting on ordinary benches, so when my parents were not watching I left them. I went straight up the aisle and sat on the pulpit bench. It fell my brother's lot to come up and bring me back. After a few unsuccessful attempts he led his laughing little brother backlto his seat. ? i 1 l ANNA LOIS GRAYBILL East Earl, Pa. I. Paul and Phebe Graybill january 21, 1940 Optimist. . . ladylike . . . considering E.M.C. . . . cherishes good music . . . another of our future teachers . . . able to write music and poetry. One event that stands out in my girlhood memory is the time when we journeyed to Missouri. We had traveled there to attend the wedding of my brother. As a ten-year-old, I thought how wonderful it was to visit Mark Twain's home in Hannibal. I also remember the fact that we had so many teachers in grade school. In fact, we had a different teacher each year from grades one to eight. But I suppose the old saying, 'Variety .is the spice of life,' is true. ' V ANNA LOIS GOOD Routel Columbia, Pa. Daniel and Evelyn Good February 10, 1939 Conscientious . . . enjoys voluntary service work . . . likes good literature . . . displays exactitude . . . Columbia commuter . . . bird enthusiast. On my fourth or fifth birthday, Papa came home with a new tricycle. Although it was my bedtime when he arrived, I had to try out my new vehicle in the kitchen. My parents, hav- ing decided I should go to bed, thought they could terminate my play by turning out the light. To their amazement I kept riding to and fro in the dark, singing, 'I will guide thee with mine eye,' a song I had learned in Sunday school. DOROTHY ELAINE GROFF Route 1 Strasburg, Pa. Landis and Mary Croff October 15, 1939 Dark flashing eyes . . . distinctive for her deep voice and laugh . . . always ready to help anyone . . . commercial student. In first grade we were having a test in our reading books. I saw that some of the other pupils were looking at the answers in the back of our books. I thought I could do it too, but to my surprise, the teacher came and slapped my hand. It wouldn't have been so bad but my little sister had come to visit school that day. Now I know it doesn't pay to cheat. LOIS JANE GROFF Route 5 Lancaster, Pa. Lester and Pearl Groff December 4, 1939 Witty . . . always expected to say and do the unexpected . . . truly happy-go-lucky . . . abili- ty to forget . . . one of the four girls who braved Economics. One evening when I was three years of age, my parents and I visited my aunt and uncle. During the course of the evening I journeyed to the kitchen and discovered a candy dish there. My parents were in another room so I just helped myself to a piece-a very hard piece. At the sound of violent choking my parents rushed to the kitchen. First they tried to reach down my throat to get the candy out but this failed. So my father turned me upside down and the candy rolled out. MADELINE MARIE GROFF 528 West High Street Q Manheim, Pa. Iohn and Arlene Groif September 10, 1939 Iolly . . . enjoys watching outdoor activities . . . does very neat typing work . . . vociferous . . . not reluctant to express her opinions to others. One evening at the home of one of my good friends, I sat in the chair which before had ' been quite difficult to push into the lounging position. Using quite a bit of force, I pushed the chair with a sudden jolt. It went back a bit further than I had anticipated and I found myself, feet straight up in the air, in a very un comfortable position. Only then did my friend say, 'Oh, yes, we had that chair Hxedf EUNICE ELIZABETH HARBOLD 137 North Main Street Spring Grove, Pa. Chester and Clara Harbold Dec. 16, 1939 Auburn hair and blue eyes . . . flippant man- ner and walk . . . loquacious . . . active par- ticipant in outdoor activities . . . works week ends at a supermarket. When in fourth grade in Tampa, Florida, I started for school in a slight drizzle. I thought my light plastic raincoat would be adequate. Although 1 had only a few blocks to school, I became the victim of a dreadful downpour. When I reached school my hair and clothing were a spectacle. I spent the entire morning wrapped in a duster while my clothes dried on the cafeteria stoves. ROY WILBUR HERR Route 2 Milllinburg, Pa. Enos and Esther Herr March 15, 1940 Scholastically in the upper bracket . . . lean and tall . . . shows very definite talent in writ- ing themes . . . future farmer . . . enjoys chem- istry . . . adept. We children had all been warned to stay away from the empty hayloft because of its bad floor. One day, however, I disregarded this warning and cautiously walked across the rotten boards only to have them give way be- neath me. There were chickens below and when boy, boards, and dirt came crashing down, they went flying in all directions. The results: no broken bones, but a scared boy and plenty of nervous hens. ERMA MAE HESS Route 1 Manheim, Pa. Mervin and Ella Hess June 24, 1939 Flashing eyes . . . a sincere tenderhearted friend . . . college bound . . . high ideals . . . distinct sense of humor . . . future elementary school teacher. Our Model T Ford truck just afforded the right pleasure. Because there was no roof, nor doors, nor windows, it was quite enjoyable to take a ride in it. One afternoon my brother, a friend, and I decided it was time for a ride to the meadow. However, to our dismay, this ride ended with our friend having three bro- ken ribs. For some time this ended our desire for a ride in the truck. JAMES HERSHEY HESS, JR. Route 1 Willow Street, Pa. james and Anna Hess November 30, 1939 Avid out-of-doors man . . . reserved and quiet in a group . . . characteristic gait . . . mischievous smile . . . an authority on fishing, hunting, and trapping. While playing hide-and-seek with my brother, I hid in a recently dug post hole. My brother could not End me so I decided to get out. To my horror I found that my feet were caught and that I couldn't get out. I called for my mother, who came and unsuccessfully tried to pull me out. We then called the hired man who finally arrived on the scene and res- cued me. NANCY ELLEN HESS Route 3 Manheim, Pa. Clayton and Ruth Hess October 1, 1939 Class secretary . . . plays the violin . . . an- ticipates attendng Elizabethtown College . . . enjoys participating in outdoor activities. 'Once when I was five years old, I picked up the ripest looking tomato in the basket. I no- ticed the one side was a little brown, but I tasted it anyhow. Only then did I notice some- thing wiggle in my mouth. I became alarmed and began swallowing. I didn't see it but I'm sure it was some type of living creature which crawled down my throat. It just goes to prove that the best looking is not always the best tasting! GLENN RUEL HORST Route 6 Hagerstown, Md. Benjamin and Martha Horst Feb. 5, 1939 Favorite statement: that is precisely cor- rect . . . you can always tell when Glenn hears a joke . . . chaufeurs seven people from Mary- land each week . . . takes those four-foot strides. One fall my brother wanted to throw corn on our pickup truck and had instructed me just when to release the brake and when to engage the clutch, and how to accelerate to the proper speed. For some unknown reason he didn't tell me how to steer, so when the sig- nal was given for me to go, I went. I won't say where or how much corn we lost that year. Q ob and Lydia Ann Hurst Dec. 1, 1939 NELSON RAY HORST Route A Chambersburg, Pa. Paul and Elizabeth Horst December 22, 1939 Informed . . . hunter, fisher, and trapper . . . survived Solid Geometry . . . answers frequent- ly in chemistry class . . . takes pleasure in building model airplanes. It happened one time but it will never hap- pen again. One day hardly anyone of the sixth grade class had studied his geography, much less knew it. As usual Miss Ross asked who had studied it. Seeing the very weak response, she lined up all the guilty ones, gave them each a whack and sent them to the hall to study. I was one of them. MABEL SENSENIG HURST Route 1 Ephrata, Pa. Her speech has a slight Pennsylvania Dutch twang . . . clerical worker for her father . . . carefree . . . close companion of Rhoda Martin. When I was four, I decided one morning to take a walk. So without anybody knowing, I started to walk down the back road and across the field. I walked and walked until I discovered that I was lost. Not knowing what to do I lay down right there and fell asleep. Meanwhile back in the house, when they dis- covered I was missing, a violent search was started. After a few hours they found their little girl fast asleep between two corn rows. GRACE SALOME HURST 718 East Main Street Ephrata, Pa. Luke and Sallye Hurst December 24, 1939 Ability to captivate an audience . . . lyric so- prano . . . faithful worker at Reading Mission . . . refined . . . apparent emotions . . . demon- strative. At the Christmas program at the little red schoolhouse where my older brothers and sis- ters attended, I sat with my parents. After the program the teacher asked, 'Is there anything a parent or visitor would like to say?' Quick as a wink I took my four-year-old self to the platform and repeated: 'I asked my mother for fifty cents to see the elephant jump the fence. He jumped so high he touched the sky and never came back till the Fourth of Iuly.' I was very embarrassed when everyone roared and laughed. I had said it perfectly, hadn't.I? LABAN PAUL KAUFFMAN Richfield, Pa. David and Ruth Kauffman Iune 28, 1938 Future farmer . . . recording enthusiast . . . journeys one hundred twenty miles to school each week . . . sincere . . . one of the moni- tors . . . loves nothing better than the out- doors. It happened one day that my two sisters and I were walking along the road when sud- denly a big brown dog came walking by. Now if there was anything we were scared of, it was dogsl As soon as my sisters saw the crea- ture, they climbed a yard fence. But I, the little mite, got stuck in the mud. Apparently the dog thought such a little boy was not worth his bother for he kept right on going. LILLIAN SMOKER KAUFFMAN Route 1 Bird in Hand, Pa. Christian and Suvilla Kauffman Nov. 8, 1939 Future lady in white . . . buoyant spirit . . . taught Bible school in North Carolina last summer . . . studious . . . displays true Chris- tian friendship. I remember the time when I accompanied my older brothers hunting. They were not sure they wanted me to go along, but I tagged along anyway. All went well until the game appeared. A little bunny hopped out from the brush and one of my brothers shot it. The sight of a rabbit being shot must have fright- ened me, because I ran back to the house, cry- ing all the while. rn-3 ri MARIAN ELIZABETH KAUFFMAN Route 1 Ronks, Pa. Elam and Edna Kauffman October 23, 1939 Very neat and precise . . . when not convers- ing with others likes to read . . . enjoys baby sitting . . . favorite class is P.O.D. . . . future teacher. One day while Mother was outside hanging up wash, my sister, who was two and one-half years older than I, armed with a scissors, took me behind the sofa and cut off all the hair from the front of my head. I do not remem- ber of this incident but my mother and sister do. I have further proof of the happening be- cause Mother kept those hairs in a little cello- phane bag, preserved for me all these years. BETTY LOIS KEENER Route 3 Lancaster, Pa. Clyde and Alma Keener August ll, 1939 At home behind the wheel . . . employed by her father . . . talks at a fast rate . . . enjoys playing the piano . . . easily excited. One day my brother, sister, and I became very inquisitive about milking a cow. We chose a friendly cow out in the meadow, that was liked by all of us, and went to work. The three of us sat right under the cow, each one trying one hand at milking at the same time. The cow never moved one inch but stayed through the entire ordeal. We found milking much harder than we had expected. DAVID CHARLES KENNEL Route 2, Box 718 Lancaster, Pa. Elmer and Edith Kennel September ll, 1939 Very quiet . . . favorite classes are Problems of Democracy and Agriculture . . . always dressed nicely . . . pet peeoe: turnips . . . go- ing to be a carpenter. Many of the early childhood experiences which I remember took place under a large mulberry tree in our back yard. The tree, which is about fifty feet high, served as an ex- cellent location for a swing. One time my fa- ther put up a thirty-foot swing for me. I can still remember how he would push me and sometimes I would sail as high as our second- story window. ROSELLA BELLE KING 255 Lancaster Pike Malvern, Pa. Frank and Lydia King May 12, 1939 Interested in teaching . . .sociable . . . home- making characteristics . . . versatile . . . would like to take further schooling . . . ladylike . . . sportswoman. My mother tells of the day when she had washed the bathroom floor, the hall, and stairs while her two-year-old daughter was observ- ing. After working downstairs for a while, she realized that the house seemed very quiet, and upon investigating, found that her little 'help- er' had sprinkled Dutch Cleanser over the bathroom floor, hall, and steps .... After all, Mother had used it while cleaning, why shouldn't I? RUBY IRENE KING Westover, Md. Amos and Martha King june 12, 1939 States her opinions frankly at all times and places . . . claims fishing as her hobby . . . great storyteller . . . one of the waitresses . . . her laugh is best described as a cross between a chuckle and a giggle. I spent my seventh summer at my uncle's farm. One day my cousin and I found a dead fish near the creek where we often played. We decided that we ought to mount such a fine specimen and so we took it home. We stuffed the fish with dried grass and put it on the porch balcony to dry. Several days later the smell was terrific. My aunt finally learned the cause, and ordered its immediate removal. CAROLINE STOLTZFUS KURTZ Route 2 Elverson, Pa. Christian and Elsie Kurtz March 7, 1939 Mission minded . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . conserves words . . . co-op- erative . . . still waters run deep. At a very young age I had a fear of the dentist. The dentist and Mother did all they could to keep me from crying. The dentist gave me pretzels and Mother usually prom- ised me ice cream. So I did alll could to keep from crying. Sometimes it went pretty hard as he drilled and drilled, but I tried to be a brave little girl. These methods must have worked, for today I am not afraid of the den- tist. RUTH MAGDALENE LAMP 449 Lancaster Pike Malvern, Pa. Clyde and Grace Lamp September 21, 1939 Knows some French . . . inherited some of her fathefs artistic ability . . . plays the piano and accordion . . . and how she laughs. Grade school was interesting to me. Since we live near Philadelphia, our school took many trips to that city. We visited the Zoo, the Art Museum, the Franklin Institute, Betsy Ross House and many others. Also I'll never forget the day my neighbor boy talked back to the teacher. There was a full milk bottle near her, so she just up and hit him over the head with it. He was just soaked with milk! I 7 N FAITH MIRIAM LANDIS Route 1 Bareville, Pa. Ira and Mabel Landis March 24, 1939 Capable and dependable . . . sincere Chris- tian . . . honor roll is not complete without her . . . future teacher . . . has several pen pals . . . debater. When I was two my parents prepared for a trip to Iowa. To avoid tears my sister took me into the parlor and played the piano until they left. She later wrote the following to my parents, 'When Faith is quiet, she must be in mischief. Last evening she came downstairs wearing Rachel's everyday pink dress. She had it on backwardsf I was very happy when Daddy and Mother returned. MALINDA LENA LAPP Cap, Pa. LeRoy and Anna Mary Lapp March 8, 1939 Tidy, trim, and timid . . . works at market on Saturdays . . H. considering being a nurses' aide . . . home economics student . . . skilled in the domestic arts. 'When live years of age, my sister and I de- cided to sled. We were sledding for some time when we heard a loud noise. It must have been only a dog barking in the distance, but being too frightened to get on our sled and ride down, which would have been faster, my s1ster and I ran down the hill toward home. That evening Mother went up the hill and got our sled. RUTH GARMAN LANDIS Route 1 Manheim, Pa. Elam and Ruth Landis September 20, 1939 Plucky . . . enjoys travel . . . typist . . . an asset to P.O.D. class . . . tall slender silhouette . . . browser of books. One day in sixth grade we had an old maiden lady for a substitute teacher. We had fractions to do in our class that day. When we were checking them, she insisted that our an- swer was wrong, because the key was differ- ent. Some of us tried to show her mistake on the blackboard, but she was the type of teach- er who didn't change her mind, and she did not change her answer. Even if we did have some trouble, we enjoyed her visits. RETA FAYE LAPP Box 274 Leola, Pa. Aaron and Savilla Lapp December 10, 1939 Fun to be around . . . gives conversation no rest . . . a determined dark-haired little lass . . . possessor of strong opinions. On going into the chicken yard alone one day, I was attacked by my pet rooster. I don't know which of us made the most noise but it didn't take long for Mother to appear. I had managed to get to the gate, the rooster picking all the time. Mother took her frightened little girl into her arms and comforted her. After that I teased that rooster all the more, but always kept a fence between us. In YV SUSAN HERSHEY LEAMAN Route 1 Parkesburg, Pa. Elmer and Evelyn Leaman January 1, 1940 Pianist . . . future lady in white . . . reads extensively . . . Christ is pre-eminent in her life . . . has taught Bible school quite often . . . thinks before taking action. As a very small child, I took some candy from the cupboard one day. That evening at supper there was not enough for the whole family and Mother asked who had eaten some. I confessed. But instead of spanking me, as I had expected he would, my father gave me a few pennies for telling the truth. That lesson I have always remembered, and it has helped me to tell the truth at times when it would be easier not to. 1 I. V. WILLIAM CHESTER LEATHERMAN Route 6 Lancaster, Pa. Iolm and Catharine Leatherman Dec. 19, 1939 Tallest member ofthe class . . . born in Tan- ganyika . . . has crossed the Atlantic several times . . . droll . . . champion volleyball player . . . chess expert. Traveling through the Straits of Gibraltar on a freighter loaded with dynamite, our ship suddenly collided with a passenger liner in the fog. Even though the damage to both ships was great, we escaped unharmed. I also re- member what happened to me in fourth grade as I stood up to read my history lesson. I Il' I promptly fainted. For the next couple days whenever I got up to read history, but only history, I'd get sick. For a long time I sat down to read history. JOHN BRADY LEONARD Route 2 Lewistown, Pa. Leslie and Iva Leonard March 13, 1939 Class president . . . casually dips into pres- ent events . . . loves to explore . . . Pop and his Cadillac . . . should make a successful busi- nessman. You can always count on John to think of unique phrases and comments. He must have started this trait very early, for he tells of the time when he was quite young and was play- ing out in the yard. He climbed on the fence and was crawling back and forth until he slipped and fell. Picking himself off the ground he headed for the house at top speed, crying and shouting all the way, Poor johnny, poor Johnny! JOHN ABRAM LUTZ 250 West Bainbridge Street Elizabethtown, Pa. Clarence and Ruth Lutz Iune 6, 1939 All-around personality . . . good tenor voice . . . rhetorical ability . . . extremely original . . . fine sense of humor . . . capable leader . . . artistic. It was a big day for little Johnny when he accompanied his older brother and sister to L.M.S. for their first day. -Registration became boring for him so he started to swing on the railing outside the Administration Building. One of his gymnastics failed, however, and he found himself on the walk. His nose started bleeding and his crying was heard inside. After he was put in working condition he be- came very obstinate and would not even eat lunch with the rest of the family. RHODA JANE MARTIN 101 Old Mill Road Ephrata, Pa. Aaron and Edna Martin june 13, 1939 Expressive eyes that are fathomless . . . skates and plays basketball . . . dislikes to have any assignment unfinished before class . . . commercial student. Brothers being my only playmates, I al- ways pestered them to accompany them Hsh- ing. Finally to satisfy me my father went with me one evening. I could hardly wait until he put the worm on the hook CI was afraid of those thingsj. In answer to the tugging on my line I pulled in what I thought felt like a Hsh. To my surprise it was a big snapping turtle. After that scare I was ready to go home, and I haven't been fishing since. MICHAEL MERLE MAST Route 1 Fleetwood, Pa. Raymond and Anna Mary Mast Nov. 6, 1939 Understands mechanical principles . . . con- structive thinker . . . excellent student of math- ematics . . . always ready to enter discussions . . . not satisfied unless he sees the reason. Early in my career I became an experi- enced archer. At eight I decided that it was high time Michael made himself a bow and arrow. So I took a piece of rubber, fastened it to a stick, and made myself an arrow with a pointed end. There were a few ducks walking around together and so I shot right into the middle of them. After the feathered confusion had cleared, there lay a duck with an arrow in it. PAUL DAVID MAST Route 2 Elverson, Pa. jacob and Ada Mast March 28, 1939 Raiser of champion baby beefs . . . harmoni- cist . . . personable . . . one in whom you like to conhde . . . optimist with a reassuring smile . . . sincere in his beliefs. Trying to pull out in front of a horse and carriage does not always bring the best results. I was riding in a 1948 Plymouth coupe when the driver thought he could pull out quickly enough before the horse got to us, but he didn't quite make it and the horse ran up on the hood of the car. I thought his feet would come through the windshield, but the horse must not have liked the rattling noise under his feet, for he soon got off the hood. I don't remember what happened to the carriage. DORIS LORRAINE MELLINGER Route 4, Box 540 Lancaster, Pa. Vera Mellinger November 7, 1939 Hopes to become a nurse . . . large hearted . . . it takes no efort for her to blush . . . next door neighbor to the school . . . makes your acquaintance quickly. One day long ago, my girl friend and I de- cided to bury a treasure. We buried an old wooden box containing seashells and a few crackers near a creek. Two weeks later we tried unsuccessfully to find our treasure again. We dug and dug until we Hnally 'hit.' The shells were perfect, but the crackers, well, stale is the word. Throwing away the crack- ers, we again buried our treasure, which to this day is still hidden. Andrew and Nora Miller March 2, 1939 KENNETH HENRY MELLINGER Route 1 Willow Street, Pa. Paul and Florence Mellinger October 31, 1939 Ford fan . . . specializes in the game of foot- ball . . . adds spark to any group activity . . . ready listener . . . anticipating being a drafts- man. One bright, sunny Saturday afternoon, when Daddy was washing the car, I helped him by running and getting in his way. When he was just about finished he laid down the hose and started to wipe some of the water off the car. I picked up the hose and started to wash the wheels. When Daddy wanted to use the hose again I had different ideas. I ran into the yard with the hose and stood my ground. After several wet, unsuccessful attempts he turned off the water and left me defenseless. ANDREW GROFF MILLER Route 2 Manheim, Pa. Agriculture is his prime interest . . . one never tires of his smiling, friendly manner . . . Christian in action . . . reserved talker, but forms solid opinions. One time when about three or four years of age I was lonesome for a playmate. I had re- membered hearing my brothers talking about China and how it was located directly oppo- site us or that if you could go straight through the earth you would come out in the oriental land. I got my little shovel and started dig- ging in the garden hoping to reach China and some playmates. 28 RICHARD ENGLE METZLER Route 5 Brewton, Ala. Paul and Martha Metzler January 10, 1939 Southern picker of cotton K his record for one day is 225 poundsj . . . displays amazing shoot- ing accuracy in basketball . . . determined . . . hopes to become a mission worker . . . fasci- nated by books. When I was a small lad, I dreamed of be- coming a great fisherman. One day my dream became a reality when I received a rod and reel. In the yard I imagined that I was luring a big trout into biting my hook. I was brought back to earth with a jar when my lead sinker smashed into a window. My first fishing trip had ended with the sound of glass falling to the earth. JEANETTE' HAUCK MILLER Route 1, Box 640 Lancaster, Pa. David and Edna Miller September 23, 1939 Energetic . . . neat and well poised . . . chat- terbox . . . future secretary or office worker . . . found where Betty Lois is . . . likes to be on the move. When I was thirteen years old, Mother and I went to town together. The next day was Mother's Day and Mother had a topic to give in church. However, she was thinking more about her topic than her driving, and before we knew it, she rammed the side of another car. The damage was not great but it scared me so badly that I decided never to learn to drive, a decision I have kept to this day. LESTER EUGENE MILLER Route 2 Manheim, Pa. Albert and Kathryn Miller October 2, 1939 Agricultural enthusiast . . . has an elusive Pennsylvania Dutch twang . . . expresses him- self well before an audience . . . likes to work with animals and machinery . . . farming beck- ons for his future. I must have really been a bad boy. I'll cite these two incidents to prove my point. At the young age of one and a half I would wait until my mother had put on the tablecloth and then while she would go after the silverware, I would pull it off again. When a little older I would send my younger brother to Grandma for candy. When he came back I would re- lieve him of it and tell him to go and get some more for himself. MARY LONGENECKER MILLER Route 3 Manheim, Pa. Raymond and Ruth Miller April 27, 1938 Quiet, but friendly . . . plans to attend East ern Mennonite College . . . another of our fu - ture elementary school teachers . . . co-opera tive spirit . . . instant blushes. The little country school I attended sat alongside a busy highway, and one day while we were busy studying, we heard a big thump We all went to the windows to see what had happened and then we saw a truck lying on its side at the other side of the highway. W found out later that the man had fallen asleep and was unhurt. After that it was hard to get back to our studies. lg- I-.. JAMES MONROE MOHLER Route 1 Stevens, Pa. ' Martin and Barbara Mohler April 26, 1939 Enjoys building model ships, airplanes, and trains . . . ambition: building contractor . . . broad smile . . . helps to play most games . . . mischievous characteristics . . . jfsherman. One day in eighth grade our history class seemed to be very dry. I was somewhat drowsy that day and was caught napping. Our teacher was busy asking questions and asked me while I was sleeping. I did not hear the question but I did hear my name called. I awoke with a start and answered, 'Christmas,' which was far from the right answer. The whole class roared with laughter and I felt like falling through the floor. ERNEST EBY MUMMAU Route 2 Mt. Ioy, Pa. Reist and Ruth Mummau Iune 2, 1939 Incessant talker . . . lively pianist . . . always has a large store of stories . . . optimistic . . . sees the sunny side of situations . . . known for his original contributions in class . . . ammble. When eight years old, Daddy ordered a new bicycle from my uncle in Maryland, I went along with my father to get my gift. The second day I rode my bicycle a man came down the road on the wrong side and hit me. My bike and I were both slightly injured. The bicycle was soon Hxed, but not quite like new. I also recovered, but as good as new! ALVIN HENRY MUSSER Route 1, Box 218 Honey Brook, Pa. Harry and Lena Musser January 1, 1939 Firmly implanted convictions . . . careful observer of nature and wild life . . . one of Brother Garber's agriculture students . . L ca- pable worker with wood and machinery . . . likes boats and water. I have always liked to make boats and play in the water. One summer evening after com- pleting a new rowboat I decided to try it out. After seeing how nicely it floated on the pond I proceeded to stand up on the very back board and row it. This worked Hne until I lost my balance and went overboard! Nothing more happened except that I got wet-and yet that was enoughl' MIRIAM HESS MYER Route 1 Quarryville, Pa. Paul and Ruth Myer April 19, 1939 Enjoys listening to music . . . full of vim and vigor . . . sparkling brown eyes . . . future Florence Nightingale . . . never a dull moment when Mim is around. One cold, icy morning my brothers brought us an old tin to go sledding on. There were four of us on that improvised sled as we pre- pared for the trip downhill. Our brothers took the lead on the good sled and started down the hill. However, there was too much weight on our tin and only after one of my brothers got off, did we start down the hill. On the way we narrowly missed hitting a tree stump, and when we reached the bottom of the hill our sled was in bad shape. ROY WESLEY NEWSWANGER Route 2 Elverson, Pa. Roy and Alice Newswanger March 6, 1939 Cars fespecially Cheviesj are his main top- ics . . . small of stature . . . attended L.M.S. in his freshman and senior years . . . talkative . . . his hobby is making miniature automobiles. When I was live years old my father worked on a farm for another man. One time I went along with him to watch him milk the cows, but during the procedure I fell asleep. I wasn't sleeping long until Rex, a police dog, came and lay beside me. In my sleep I must have hit him, for he bit me in the cheek and I still wear the scar. JOHN MILLER NISSLEY Route 1 Bainbridge, Pa. Paul and Esther Nissley July 19, 1939 Grasps ideas and lessons quickly . . . has a fine collection of American stamps . . . Iohn and his infallible timepiece . . . future electri- cian or technician . . . always pleasant. Early in my life I must have liked to com- bine pleasure with work for when I was about a year old Mother was out and I had the kitch- en all to myself. I decided to investigate the contents of one of the sink drawers. When Mother returned she was horrified to find her little boy sitting in the sink with the faucet on full force and playing with the butcher knife. I llllll 7 A c inn, no I 5. DOROTHY LOUISE PEIFER Star Route, Box 70 Atmore, Ala. Monroe and Katie Peifer May 29, 1939 Books are her friends . . . likes to travel . . . has helped her parents in southern mission work . . . would like to be a secretary . . . friendly. Our teacher one day told the first graders to go out and play, so my girl friend and I de- cided we would go to her home. We left school and went to her home. As her mother wasn't home, no one knew where we were when school was over. They finally called the police, who after much' searching found us and took me home to my parents. VERNA ELIZABETH ROHRER Route 1 Ronks, Pa. Israel and Lydia Rohrer April 7, 1939 Diligently pursues her studies . . . tidy, cas- ual appearance . . . dispenser of sunshine . . . possesses the ability to make one feel at ease . . . qualities of a Christian young lady. Beautiful summer evenings found my brothers and me playing on the old Ford Hat- bed which we used to take feed and water to the chickens out in the field. On the way back and forth we tried all kinds of stunts, one time I lost my grip and fell off, the truck driving right over me. At the doctor's office everyone was relieved to learn that I had only bruises, thanks to God and the soft earth. il JOHN ERNEST REED Route 1 East Earl, Pa. George and Anna Reed August 16, 1939 Song leader . . . spends a lot of time shining either his shoes or his car . . . known for his tidy dormitory room . . . gentleman . . . very interested in tape recording . . . debater. One summer day, a number of years ago, my brother and I ran out of games to play. After thinking awhile, we decided to push the lawn mower. While we were pushing it very fast, I encountered a rock. In the process I fell, getting my middle finger in the rapidly rotating blades of the mower. The result was a chopped-off Hnger and a lot of pain. After that we thought of better games to play. . - DOROTHY MAE SENSENICH RUTH ANN SHARP Route 3 Route 1 Lititz, Pa. Lewisburg, Pa. Ira and Ruth.Sensenich May 27, 1939 Crist and Bertha Sharp July 31, 1939 Memorization expert . . . never lonely with Ejicient waitress . . . pursuer of good liter- a book . . . nursing career . . . always ready ature . . . refined . . . mischievous when with to assist . . . stamp collector . . . likes nature. a group of girls . . . as keen as her name im- In grade school a group of us girls got the Pile-5' - - - afwfhef future lad!! in white- idea of having a birthday party for our teach- One morning after I entered the church, I er. After preparing a menu, we handed out decided to sit on the back seat. Not thinking slips of paper with items to bring. That week what I was doing when I sat down, I awoke the teacher couldn't understand why we whis- to find myself sitting on the Hoor. You can pered in groups and cast quick glances in her imagine how humiliated I wasl It happened direction. On the day of her birthday we cau- that there were a few visitors present who to tiously carried our things into the basement this day remember me as the girl who sat on and quietly assembled in the schoolroom. At the floor that Sunday morningf, noon we asked her to come to the basement. She acted very much surprised when we shouted, 'Happy Birthdayf But was she? JAMES CARL SHELLY Box 14 Akron, Pa. -1-n jacob and Erla Shelly july 11, 1939 Experienced in garage work . . . excels in sports, especially basketball . . . walking ency- clopedia of mechanical knowledge . . . assumes - leadership . . . enthusiastic. VVhen I was small, we had a coal furnace in our home and I was well acquainted with its operation. One day when I was about four ll years old, I saw the butcher out at his truck. He was standing at the front of l1is stalled truck with a crank. He turned and turned. I turned to my mother and asked, 'Why is the -I? butcher riddling his truck? 33 JANET DORENE SHERTZER Route 7, Box 541 Lancaster, Pa. Richard and Mabel Shertzer july 1, 1939 Excellent shorthand and typing student . . . spends much time at the piano keyboard . . . brains and wit to spare . . . neat and friendly lass . . . eying. commercial or bank work. As I entered the doctor's oilice one spring day, he handed me the cutomary stick of gum which I put in my pocket for future enjoy- ment. 'You may as well chew it now,' suggest- ed the doctor. I obligingly unwrapped the gum and started to chew it. 'Such a stale piece of gum,' I thought as I quickly removed it from my mouth, hoping no one was watching. There it was, just a colored piece of card- board. The doctor laughed and laughed as he asked, 'Did you forget this was April Fools' Day?' MARTHA MAE SHIRK Route 4 Atmore, Ala. Warren and Grace Shirk May 6, 1939 Correspondence course student . . . loses herself in a book . . . ambitions to be a book- keeper . . . willing to share her experiences with others . . . rather shy . . . spends some time in the South. Even though I liked school very much, there were times when I wearied of the assign- ments. For example, writing from one to one hundred seemed to be very diflicult for a first grader. I declared to Mother that I would never learn how. After I had cooled down a bit, she told me to put it away until after sup- per. Later, after a few brief directions, I wrote the numbers very easilyf' KENNETH LUKE SHIRK Paradise, Pa. Paul and Bertha Shirk October 28, 1940 Second year Elementary Bible student . . . pleasant disposition . . . specialized in World History, English, Old Testament and other Bi- ble subjects . . . very interested in cars fespe- cially Cheoroletsl. In the summer of 1954 we took a trip to Florida. We took along some children who had been in Lancaster County for vacation. We also were eager to see my sister who lives in Florida. It was a very nice trip and I en- joyed it very much. I often went to the docks to see them unload the banana boats which had sailed from Cuba and Central America? DOROTHY MAE SHUE Route 5 Lebanon, Pa. Norman and Elizabeth Shue Nov. 16, 1939 Small but enthusiastic . . . one of THE LAU- REL WREATH's faithful typists . . . plays the ac- cordion . . . often seen on the tennis court . . . future plans include V.S., nursing, and becom- ing a homemaker . . . collector of salt and pep- per shakers. One evening I was asked to baby sit in a trailer. Every prospect pleased. But I seemed to be hearing strange noises that night. I snapped the lights, crept into the bedroom and huddled on the bed. Such queer sounds! I heard men's voices also. If only I would re- lax. That night seemed endless. The next morning, to my amazement, I discovered that the cause of my fear was but two innocent stray goats and the men hunting them. CLAIR JACOB SMITH Box 115 Hershey, Pa. Peter and Nancy Smith October 18, 1938 Whiz at electronics . . . possessor of a friend- ly, nonchalant manner that draws folks . . . heavyweight bar bell lifter . . . well versed in current happenings . . . skater. At twelve I decided it was time I learned to drive. One October evening while the rest were milking, I somehow backed the pickup out of the garage. I headed for the woods after narrowly missing the barn. After hitting reverse a few times, I got it into second gear. Having toured the Held, I started back. The trip back featured narrow misses of the old cherry tree and a ditch. I was really relieved to get that flivver into the garage again. ALMA IRENE SMOKER Intercourse, Pa. Christ and Anna Smoker June 3, 1939 Rapid talker . . . artistic . . . really enjoys Public Speaking class . . . independent think- er . . . close friend of Marian and Lillian . . . always has a smile in reserve for anyone. One recess period when I was eleven years old, a group of pupils were inside the school- house, while the others were playing outside. This, in my mind, was not fair because the pupils inside had to keep studying. So I rang the bell, warning the pupils outside to come in. My forwardness displeased the teacher. I returned to my desk spanked and embar- rassed, but subdued! FWS I 7 I mvmherehe e N ALFRED JAMES STAUFFER Route 1 Denver, Pa. Aaron and Mary Stauffer August 16, 1938 Photography expert . . . enjoys painting with oils . . . usually found studying . . . diligent Bible student . . . pastime is divided between taking slides and tape recording . . . plans on further schooling at Prairie Bible Institute. One hot July afternoon, while we were loading hay, a thunderstorm gathered in the West. We hurriedly loaded the wagon and headed for the barn. My uncle was driving the tractor and a few of us were sitting on top of the load. We had to go down a steep hill and around a sharp curve to reach the barn. My uncle, looking around after he had made the turn, found the boys plus one-fourth of the F hay on the ground. MILDRED KREIDER STAUFFER 240 East Main Street Brownstown, Pa. Esther M. Stauffer November 3, 1936 Maintains an interest in art, skating and mu- sic . . . plans for voluntary service or mission work, probably among the Spanish . . . exer- cises her Christian convictions . . . deliberate personality . . . hard worker. At the age of five I contracted typhoid fe- ver. As a result my hair started to come out and the doctor suggested that my hair should be cut. I do not remember much of being sick but I remember well going to church, leaving my hat on all the time. I was very much em- barrassed for a long time, because I thought I looked like a boy. A girl with a teddy-bear haircut! ANNA WANNER STAUFFER Route 3 Ephrata, Pa. Emma Stauffer June 10, 1934 Always ready with an answer in classes . . . has her eye on a nurse's cap . . . studious . . . pursues her goals with solid determination . . . likes to learn the reasons. When I was in the second grade, the teach- er would drill us in the air-raid tests. One morning she thought she heard a whistle, but, alas, it was not repeated. Since the drills al- ways fascinated me, I decided to make the sound myself. I knew I hadn't succeeded when the teacher asked sharply, 'Who was that?' I raised my hand. She was so shocked that it was a little girl instead of a mischievous boy that her only remark was, 'Get to workl' i 4 ELVIN ROY STOLTZFUS Route 2 Parkesburg, Pa. Reuben and Dorothy Stoltzfus Mar. 21, 1939 Partial to Plymouths . . . expert third base- man in softball . . . born salesman . . . all- around gentleman . . . tenor . . . carpenter work appeals to him . . . dresses well. One day, pretending to be chickens, my brother and I crawled into a chicken crate. It was easy enough to get in, but we also had to get out. We tried time after time, but could not succeed. The only thing left for us to do lwe thoughtj was to cry. That was one time it helped, for my mother came running and re- leased us from that congested state of living. MARY ELLEN STOLTZFUS Morgantown, Pa. Naaman and Mary Stoltzfus Feb. 27, 1939 Radiates friendliness . . . likes to ride horse- back . . . lively . . . constant companions: Mary Ellen and Nancy . . . humorous without effort . . . thinks independently of others . . . likes to drive. In the fifth grade we had an aquarium in which lived two turtles and a salamander. One morning one of the boys said he had brought a baby alligator. I was eager to see and tease it, but I couldn't find it at first. I lifted back some moss to discover, to my sur- prise, a wriggling toy red alligator. Since then I haven't had any desire to see an alligator. RONALD LEE STOLTZFUS Route 1 Bird in Hand, Pa. LeRoy and Alta Stoltzfus june 5, 1939 Spark plug . . . H-O-gauge model railroad enthusiast . . . noted for his quick answers and unpredictable manner . . . cannot help making class discussions interesting and lively close friend of Luke. Ronald's inquisitiveness must date to the long ago. He tells of a time in his childhood when he was seized with curiosity and crawled into a milk can to investigate only to find it empty and that he could not again re - tract himself. VELMA ELIZABETH STRITE Route 3 Greencastle, Pa. Abram and Emma Strite February 24, 1939 Expressive mannerisms . . . conscientious . . . one of the four girls who braved Econom- ics class . . . unforgettable laugh. I can well remember the second morning I spent in high school, for I was to read the Bi- ble. All morning as I thought about my as- signment, I became more nervous. Finally the time came. As I walked from my seat, every- thing became quiet. Trembling inside, I glued my eyes to the Bible. I do not remember what I read that morning, but I remember how re- lieved I was to take my seat again. DONALD EDWARD SUPPLEE Route 2 Coatesville, Pa. Paul and Helen Sands july 23, 1938 Specialized this year in agricultural subjects . . . rough and ready . . . one of the members of the crack senior football team . . . freckles . . . very individualistic . . . one from Law- rence's lively carload. Last August another boy and I went to Laurelville Mennonite Camp for a week. In one of our classes there were three boys and thirty girls. At the end of the week that class had a play. The teacher wanted three boys out of the class to take part in the play. We were the only three boys in the class, so of course she picked us. The next day I left for home. LAWRENCE HARVEY UMBLE Sadsburyville, Pa. Leon and Melba Umble September 9, 1939 Loses all sense of time with a book . . . en- joys sleeping . . . music lover . . . able debater . . . quiet until the ice creaks, then, well . . . well-informed farmer. It was an exciting day for a Hve-year-old taking his first train ride, a trip to Beading. On the train I begged my mother to buy me a bal- loon until she did on the condition that I would not lose it. In a store, however, I forgot the balloon entirely while reaching for some- thing, and it disappeared. Seeing it nowhere, I Hnally looked up just to see it hitting the ceil- ing. With a guilty conscience I informed my mother about it. But a clerk, sizing up the sit- uation, brought a stepladder and to my hap- piness retrieved it for me. LUKE HUBER WENGER 822 East Main Street Ephrata, Pa. Luke and Elva Wenger October 23, 1939 Walking dictionary . . . manner bespeaks dignity . . . our MILL STREAM editor . . . sin- cere and persistent in the pursuit of knowl- edge . . . model railroader . . . aspires to be- come a biologist. One Sunday afternoon when our cousins were visiting us, we decided to go to the bam- yard to show them our two sheep. Later, en- couraged by one of my older girl cousins, the sheep became excited. I was picked as a likely target, and the race was on. The sheep at my heels, I made a beeline for the house. Unfor- tunately the sheep ran faster than I did. just as I neared the door, the sheep connected and I was thrust against the closed screen door. I survived. ESTHER MAY WERT Route 1 Bareville, Pa. Paul and Mary Wert April 21, 1939 Quiet, individualistic ways . . . plans to en- ter Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing . . . enjoys hiking in the summer and skating in the winter . . . has spent only her senior year at L.M.S. One day, after being informed in school that my father was unconscious as a result of an accident, my younger brother and I trudged home with tears streaming down our cheeks. Instead of comforting my brother, I made the situation worse by gravely telling him that usually unconscious people didnlt 'make it.' My childish philosophy proved to be untrue, and Daddy wasn,t hurt so badly after all. ROBERT KENNETH WERT Route 3 Manheim, Pa. Daniel and Esther Wert August 21, 1939 One of THE LAUREL WREATH,S photogra- phers . . . faithful correspondent . . . plans for E.M.C. . . . aspires to become a teacher in secondary education . . . writes poems and prose with ease. Manners are a hard thing for a young boy to learn. Early I had been taught to say thank- you and please at the right time and on the proper occasions. However, one time when I was at the table eating, my grandmother gave me something. Then my mother said, 'Now what do you say'?' I answered, 'More! ' GLENN DANIEL WISE Route 1 Greencastle, Pa. George and Catherine Wise February 3, 1939 Likes to associate with a group . . . future chemistry teacher . . . friendly to all . . . en- ioyed his course in solid geometry and trigo- nometry . . . deep, deep bass voice. One day, when I was about six, the geese escaped into the woods. My father told me to go and bring them back. While I was chasing them I got too close to the old gander and he began chasing me. He soon caught me and flogged me. My father heard me yelling and came to chase them himself. That old gander gave me a souvenir, however, for I still wear the mark where he pinched me. MARTHA JEAN WITMER Route 1, Box 285 Columbia, Pa. Elam and Katie Witmer March 7, 1939 One fourth of the senior girls, quartet . . . sparkling personality . . . typist for THE LAU- REL WREATH . . . able to talk . . . clear alto voice . . . always busy. I was busily chattering my three-year-old talk in the kitchen on Saturday night while my sister had a boy friend in the adjoining room. In the midst of my talking I looked un and to my amazement saw her boy friend looking out at me. I became very ashamed and exclaimed, 'Oh! I guess I better crawl under the tablef DOROTHY LEORA WISSLER 215 South Locust Street Lititz, Pa. Roy and Martha Wissler August 17, 1939 Quiet, attractive personality . . . likes to hike and observe nature . . . brings a large carload of pupils to school each day . . . enjoys herself on the basketball court . . . would like to con- tinue her schooling at E.M.C. One summer day while going around the corner of the garage to feed my pet rabbits, I felt a strange itching on my legs and feet. Nat- urally I started to scratch. When this didn't help, I tried the hitting method. Then, to my surprise, my hands got all 'gooey,' and I dis- covered that a whole army of honey bees had decided to use my legs as a battlefield. You can imagine how I looked the next two weeks with two oversized limbs. at L.M.S. 3 on youl' GRADUATION Wednesday evening, May 29 ...., ,...,. A lumni Fellowship Thursday afternoon, May 80 ..... ........,.......... C lass Day Program Thursday evening, May 30 .,.... ...... .. ...... Graduate Dedication Service Frlday morning, May 31 ........,...,...,,,......,,..,.,................ Commencement JOHN L. STAUFFER, Harrisonburg Virgmia Commencement speaker The first part of our life's journey is completed We face the future, eager but not alone ELLA WINONA YODER Perry and Savilla Yoder August '76 1939 Disarming quzetness usual companzon Dorothy Fields lzkes to study Ella rs often observed readmg senzor year rs yirst Every summer our neighbor s nephew used to come and v1s1t them and then come and play with us. One day we were playing a game connected with policemen He did some thing that made me angry and I called him an . old skunk. For a while he looked at me dum founded and then said Im going to tell Jesus LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL ROUTE 4 - BOX 541 - LANCASTER. PA. OFFICE OF THE DEAN .Tune 1 1957 Dear Senior: p I From time to time it has been my privilege to speak to you about your work in school as Class Adviser. All of us need to be reminded to do our work well and we sometimes need help in making correct choices. It has been a privilege to sit down with many of you to select the courses you should take. Most of you have been eager fo r all the help that wa s offered. Now and then s o me persons seek the easiest course and the lightest possible load, and need to be reminded that life is not one hundred per cent fun. Some of you will recall some occasion when a special interview was necessary. It may be that it was not entirely pleasant to be called in to talk about something you should or should not have done. Some of you expressed sincere thanks for help of this kind, some were not thankful at the time . It has been pleasant to have a part in your high school education. I speak in behalf of all of the teachers, and especially the class advisers, student pastor, and others who served in some counselling responsibility, when I say that we tried to help you . We are eager to see you make progress in every area of life. We wish you Cfod's blessing. Sine e r ely, LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL No G. Good, Dean Qur Class Officers PRESIDENTS MESSAGE We the class of 1957 have successfully completed the greatest task we have undertaken thus far in our lives, that being twelve years of Christian schooling. Due to the fact that we have been sheltered by a Christian home and Christian school makes this stage of our lives a critical one. If We are not securely ground- ed against the devil and his tactics we are likely to fall, but on the other hand if we trust in the Lord We have the promise that He will never leave nor forsake us. No matter the circumstances We Find ourselves in, or the place We are called to Work, we can be sure the Lord is by our side and will lead us to still higher planes of service! JOHN B. LEONARD. Thy Will, Our Way Luke H.Wenger W. 1. Deer God, our Fa - ther, Thee we love, For Thou hast 2. Thy Son did not die - dnin to die. He paid the 3. So now our lives we give to Thee, We would Thy PF C C D O giv - en us Thy love. Thou heat sent down, to bless the price, IO ver - y high, And on the cross the bur- den faith-ful serv-ents be. We hum - bly bow, we loft-ly I,- PPWS? I 0 X lllll l' '4l' 'llll!!lll'lllli!Q1lllil : ' E5 0 5 ,CJ C1 world, Thy lov - ing Son, Thy grace un - furled. bore Of our mis-deeds, we lin no more! say, 'Help UI to make Thy will our way.' A - men. 0 0 F: F: Y: I gi l 6, Q, Thy Will, Our Way Our Savioufs heart was heavy as He prayed, Thy will, not minef, Then glory-light of heaven's love upon His face did shine. Tenderly the Father's will, though bitterest e,er was known, Descended to the heart of Him who knelt before the throne. He sought the Fathefs will to do, in whom all peace resides, Reigning over all in us, when Thy will-our Wayv abides. Thy will-our way across the years has stood a mighty test, With sovereign love He guides His child though wind and waves Tho, dark the vale or cold the stream through which we're called to go, Our constant faith and steady claim, Thy will-our way, we'll know. We'll put our hands in His strong hand-the future We will face, Then in our future God will be, eternal with His grace. Thy will-our Wayf, that royal path, Lord, 'tis our earnest cry, Help us to Walk up Calvary's hill where all of self must die. Then make Thy will to be our Way, and Work Thy wise design, Our hands, our feet, our deep desires, Lord, may they all be Thine. Oh, sanctify our very heart, help us to Watch and pray, And may our lives be Wholly lived each day, Thy will-our Wayf' -GRACE S. Hunsr. molest, CLASS Hlsronv 'I954 We, the Class of 1957, entered the portals of L.M.S. as seventy-nine freshmen. After a get-acquainted social, most of us settled down to four years of hard study, inter- spersed with many happy activities. On November 13 we observed Freshman Day. Our parents visited several of our classes and then we had a program for them. We bought New Testaments for prisoners at Christmas time. As Civic students we took a class trip to Harrisburg, Hershey, and Cornwall. Brother Roy Geigley conducted our fall revival meetings. In the spring we enjoyed another series of talks by Brother Lehman. In May our class outing provided an afternoon of much recreation. The Year 1955 This year we were the largest class, with eighty-nine members. Our class sent money to Tanganyika as a Christmas gift. Students from Kraybill Mennonite School gave original poems, stories, and readings at our Christmas pro- gram. Some of those orators joined our class in the junior year. Several interesting topics and readings were heard by our parents on Sophomore Day, january 7. On February 7 when we arrived at school, we found the lawn below the Ad- ministration Building strewn with huge chunks of ice. An interesting Biology trip took us to the seashore and Dupont Gardens. Some of us still have notes which we re- corded from Brother Ross Metzler,s series of messages. Brother john Ruth was the main speaker at a week of Bible Conference in the spring. We enjoyed supper in the woods at our class outing. The Year 'I956 Our class numbered eighty-eight when we enrolled as juniors. The junior boys won the annual tug-of- war at the Mill Stream Social. We prepared some Christmas baskets for poor families and sang Christmas carols in Middletown in connection with our Christ- mas Party. In February we held open school U for our parents. On the last day of this week we entertained them with a program which gave them a peep into our classes. As students of American history, we visit- ed several local historical spots, the New Holland Machine Company, and Paradise Bank. In March we attended Mission Board Meeting at Landis Valley. None of us will ever forget our revival meetings when many found peace with Cod. We were happy to prepare games, sup- per, and a program for the seniors in the old quarry before they left L.M.S. 5 james H. Hess, Chairman Aaron M. Shank, Vice Chairman John R. Kraybill, Secretary Landis H. Brubaker, Treasurer Clarence H. Butt G. Parke Book Elmer D. Leaman Amos W. Myer .1 Board of Trustees Paul H. Weaver Elam S. Stoner Ray S. Yost Clair B. Eby Roy M. Brubaker Elmer L. Shearer joseph H. Hess William S. Horst Lloyd M. Eby BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference Schools, Inc., is composed of seventeen members. Twelve of these are elected for three-year terms by the Lancaster Conference members from nominations submitted by the bishop board. The remaining five are appointed by the bishop board for one-year terms to represent areas not represented by the elected members. The board is charged by the church to provide the facilities for a Christian high school education for the young people of the church. The board in turn looks to the church for the financial support necessary to purchase property, build buildings, and provide the equipment needed to operate the school. The board is also responsible to provide the faculty for our high schools and has been en- deavoring to secure faithful, devoted, and loyal Christians to serve as teachers. Religious Welfare Committee Noah W. Risser, Simon G. Bucher, LeRoy S. Stoltzfus This committee is composed of three bishop brethren who meet with the board in their regular monthly, as well as special, meeting. Their counsel and advice is often sought. In addition to this they give all teachers a doctrinal exam- ination before they are appointed to serve in our schools. Together these brethren seek to guide the policies of our school according to the standards of the Lancaster Conference and in such a way that the young peo- ple leaving our schools will go forth as faithful witnesses for our Lord Jesus Christ. JAMES H. Hass, Chairman of the Board. AMOS W. WEAVER, Principal Ronks, Pa. Bible To our graduates, Most of us are impressed with things that are big. The fact that this class numbers over a hundred is quite impressive to us at this time. If each one of you will devote your life to the service of the Lord, the large number will be quite meaningful and will make an impression on our generation for good and one that will continue to future generations. One might do well to compare our day with this large class of graduates from our church school with grandfather's day Hfty years ago, when we had no graduating class but did have in several of our churches a class of converts to the faith and applicants for church membership of over a hundred. In making such a comparison the question will arise, What kind of progress are we making? I think we may well rejoice in the fact that in our day this class represents over a hundred young people who came to the Lord young enough to spend their youthful years in receiving a Christian training at a Christian school. I believe the opportunities and possibilities to make your life count for Christ and His church are much greater for you today than they were for grandfather in his day. In this respect I am conHdent that the progress we have made is good and will prove a blessing in the measure in which you are willing to cbnsecrate yourselves to God and His service. NOAH G. GOOD, Dean Route 4, Lancaster, Pa. Physics, Chemistry, German I, II, Business Arithmetic, First Aid Dear Seniors of 1957: Many of you have been in this school four years. Most of you have been here long enough to catch the spirit of the school and to feel that you are a part of it and that it is a part of you. It will be a part of you for the rest of your life. In various ways you will represent yourself as an alumnus of the Lancaster Mennonite School. You will meet recreationally from time to time. You will come back to school on a visit, I hope, and represent your class. Most of all, you will carry with you a certain some- thing that reflects what you took away with you from the school experience. In the life of a school the graduates are one of the most potent and significant representa- tives to the community. This can be a very helpful influence. We are counting on you to speak by your life and attitude for the good of the cause which the school tries to promote. Unfortunately, there is also the possibility of wrong attitudes and harmful expressions. Let this never occur in the life of a member of the Class of 1957. We wish you further success in education. We want you to be very useful. We want you to enjoy life and be happy. Most of all we count on you to stand for what is right and live a life that honors Cod and influences oth- er men and women to do that which is Cod- honoring. We covet for you the best things. Rest assured that we continue to be interest- ed in you as your life develops and enlarges. CLYDE B. STONER, Secretary-Treasurer Route 4, Lancaster, Pa Typing I, II, Bookkeeping I, II, Personal Use Bookkeeping Dear Seniors: The lovely things are quiet things- Soft falling snow, And feathers dropped from flying wings Make no sound as they go. A petal loosened from a rose Quietly seeks the ground And love, if lovely, when it goes, Goes without a soundf' The greatest forces in nature are silent, but yet invincible. The greatest achievements in your spiritual life come out. of those experi- ences when you quietly wait upon God as He shapes and molds you for the work He would have you to do. With your faith strong through quiet confidence in the will of God and His great promises that can never fail, your life will be a powerful force for good in a needy world. HARVEY W. BAUMAN Route 1, Lititz, Pa. Problems of Democracy, Boys' Health, Bible Geography, Sunday School Teaching Class of '57 Keep the door of your tabernacle open to God and the Spirit. Do not let the lamp of God go out by failing to read often in His Word. Keep the altar of incense 'aglow by of- fering continual prayers and praises to Him who loved us and gave himself for usf' HAROLD H. BRENNEMAN 123 North Academy Drive, Ephrata, Pa. English IV, Public Speaking, Algebra I Dear Seniors: Service,' seems to be todayls password. Too often its usage is detached from the simple sense of obedience. Go and do seem to have priority over be separate and be faithful. If you serve Christ by personal obedience rather than world conformity, your going and doing will then re- ceive not only well donev but also, thou good and faithful servantf' JESSE T. BYLER Route 4, Lancaster, Pa. Iunior Business Training, Old Testament Book Study, Missions, Personal Evangelism, Music Appreciation, Iunior Adviser Dear Seniors: The four memorable years with you have been both pleasant and rewarding. Future success depends largely on you. I am convinced that it is not lack of knowledge or opportunity that hinders progress and usefulness, but rather a careless indifference to assigned duty. A manls gift mak- eth room for himn to the degree in which he is committed to the tasks at hand. G. RICHARD CULP Route 1, Box 18A, Strasburg, Pa. Biology, General Science, Nature Study To the Seniors: I sincerely believe that my memories of the Class of 1957 will be most satisfying. It has been a real pleasure to teach you. My desire is that you will, in these days of confusion, be bright lights of testimony for the transforming power of jesus Christ, and that your lives may be examples of separa- tion and loving discipleship. RUTH E. DENLINGER 123 North Mary Street, Lancaster, Pa. Home Economics I, II, Girls' Health Dear Seniors, God has delivered yourself to your care and says: I had no fitter to trust than you. Preserve this person for me such as he is by nature, modest, beautiful, faithful, noble, tran- quil. -Epictetus. J. CLARENCE GARBER l Route 6, Box 34lA, Lancaster, Pa. l Agriculture I, II, Shop l Dear Seniors: Our communities need young men and women with sta- bility of character and Christian faith. Your future dawns- what it brings forth only God knows-but what you do and y give to it will count more than what it brings to you. l S. KATHRYN GRAHAM Ronks, Pa. General Mathematicsg English I, Music I, Girls' Chorus Dear Seniors: Your learning experiences must continue as you meet the challenges to use your Christian training and your talents. At times your way may seem difficult and steep-danger ous, too. For you, as Christians, your way is not uncertain. God has already planned it. Remember He has promised, I will guide thee with mine eye. Let Him use you in the work of His kingdom. AARON H. HOLLINGER Talmage, Pa. Assistant Hall Manager Dear Seniors: Your unseen bridge is live pillars strong. Toll can't be bought, but enter you must. First, a faith which motivates. Second, a purpose to serve. Third, a fellowship which ex- presses faith and service. Fourth, a decision to receive that faith, service, and fellowship. Last, a dedication to the cause of Christ. Therefore, have faith in Christ, serve the kingdom of God, share the fellowship of the church as God plans your life. JOHN R. KRAYBILL Route 1, Elizabethtown, Pa. American History, New Testament Book Study Dear Seniors: The path that God plans for each life may not always be the easiest one, but we may be very sure that it is the right way. My prayer for you, as you face the choice of a voca- tion, is that you may be able not only to clearly discem His will, but that you may also find grace to walk in it. M. STANLEY KREIDER Rheems, Pa. Algebra I, IIg Plane Geometryg Solid Geometry, Trigo- nometryg Freshman Adviser. Dear Seniors: Though you become wealthy in business and give Hfty per cent to the Lord and have not love, your training has profit- ed nothing. And though you receive a citation from the F.F.A. and are elected chairman, and have not love, you have gained notlling. And though. you become the most popular teacher or the best nurse and have not love, what do you think L.M.S. has done for you? PAUL G. LANDIS Cooper Avenue, Landisville, Pa. Spanish I, II Dear Seniors: There is a place in God's plan that only you can Hll. The decisions that you make in the next few years and months will determine whether or not that place remains vacant. If each of you would yield completely to God's will, the impact upon the powers of darkness would be tremendous. Only as you obey and serve Christ will you End the abun- dant life which He came to give. WILLIAM E. LEAKEY Route 4, Lancaster, Pa. Hall Manager, Artg Campus Improvement Dear Seniors: Life is a great mysterious sea, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. As you set sail on this great sea, make sure you have a Hrm anchorg one that will not permit you to drift when the sea is calm, one that will not allow you to be tossed about during a turbulent storm. The only sure Anchor is Iesus Christ the Righteous. .l. lRVlN LEHMAN I Route 6, Chambersburg, Pa. Bible Doctrine: Bible Introduction-Proverbs: Chorister Training, Student Pastor Dear Seniors: Christ has trusted you with so much of great value, life, time, talents, truth, love. You shall not devote them to any other use but His. As stewards of His goods I know you will be faithful to Him and glorify Him whether by life or by death. MARY ELIZABETH LUTZ 250 West Bainbridge Street, Elizabethtown, Pa. Secretary and Bookkeeper Dear Seniors: The world you are entering is evil and complex, but you do not need to fear. Life is rich and satisfying when we humbly accept God's plan for us. Keep the Lord Iesus Christ as your pattern in everything and grow in the grace and knowledge of Him and His will. MARTHA F. MOSEMANN 362 Atkins Avenue, Lancaster, Pa. Shorthand I, II, Personal Use Typing Dear Seniors: Life means different things to different people. To those whose heart is set on lasting and eternal values, to live is Christ. In the days and years ahead, may you keep on experienc- ing that faith and salvation are real, that victory in conflict is real, and that Iesus and heaven are real. ELTON G. MOSHIER Route 4, Lancaster, Pa. American History, World History, Economics, Bird Study, Men's Chorus, Sophomore Adviser Dear Seniors: Many opportunities promising success are making their bid for your support as you leave L.M.S. May only Cod's choices be yours. They guarantee eternal success. ROSA Y. MOSHIER Route 4, Lancaster, Pa. Study Hall Supervisor To the Class of 1957: Co forth into the future with courage-your hand in Godls. Now all is bright with dreams and hopes, But later may come doubts and wonderings. Go forth into the future with courage-your hand in God's. RICHARD G. NEAR 72 Blue Rock Road, Millersville, Pa. General Science, Civics-Pennsylvania History, Junior Chorus Dear Seniors: My parting message to you, I feel, is expressed best in two divinely written phrases. F or the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth .... Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him flames 1:11, 121. llltl, A. GRACE WENGER Bareville, Pa. English 1, English III, Business English Dear Class of 1957: You may choose a vocation for the Wages you get or for the service you can give. You may live for comforts of the body or for adventures of the soul. You may H11 your days with doing things for yourself or with labor for Christ. Thy Will-Our Wayn is a motto to be followed in the decisions of every day. EDNA K. WENGER Bareville, Pa. English Ig Latin II, English III, Business English Dear Seniors: Have you leamed jesus' lesson of spiritual success? Browning states it in these lines from Saul: And thus, looking in and around me, I ever review, With that stoop of the soul that in bending upraises it too, The submission of man's nothing-perfect to God's will all- complete, As by each new obeisance in spirit I climb to His feet. This lesson is a lifetime assignment. May God teach you. MIRIAM E. WENGER 76 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, Pa. Matron, Girls' Healthg Needlecraft Dear Seniors: To become nothing is the greatest issue you will have to face in life. Cod always chooses the lowly, broken, empty vessels to fill with His presence. He wants to give each of us that treasure of His radiancy, the fullness of His Spirit, and the humility of the crucified. My prayer for you is that God would grant you rich spiritual experiences in Him. SADIE MAE YOST Route 1, Gap, Pa. English Ilg Latin Ig Sophomore Adviser Dear Seniors: As you go on learning throughout life, may you be happy and trustful in the love and care of Cod. Rejoice in His goodness, and seek His guidance and help to turn away from that which is wrong and to do that which is right. May you bring blessings to others and glory to God. A STUDENTS RESPONSE TO THE FACULTY The faculty of our school carries a responsibility unequaled by anyone else. This responsibility is to guide the youth of the Mennonite Church in such a way that they will become useful and educated servants of Christ and at the same time useful citizens. As students we may not have always realized this function because of our concentration on learning alone. Being instructed by a Christian teacher is a refreshing and rewarding experience. They present information to you with practical examples from their own experiences. One characteristic of their teaching which I have especially enjoyed is the manner in which they com- pare historical chronology and Biblical events. In a Christian teacher you have a reliable social counselor and an honest critic who treats you with charity and un- derstanding. The only way in which I can repay those who have guided me is by living in such a way that I might leave with others the testimony of one who has leamed the principles of living a Christ-centered life. JOHN A. LUTz. Kitchen Staff left to right: Martha Gehman, Mabel Kreider, Ruth Lefever, Betty Denlinger, Hettie Musser Caretaker Paul G. Lefever the l'lvniorS' - Soplwllnows - 1f roslmncn UNDERCLASSMEN Ckms of 1958 Number in class-79 Jesse T. Byler, Adviser Back row: Elaine Martin, Barbara Martin, Edna King, Rosetta Sheeler, Helen Steffy, Grace Ogburn, Lois Snavely, Marie Peifer, Nelda Mummau. Second row: Mervin Myer, Ruth Sen- senig, Anna Kathryn Shenk, Mary Mosemann, janet Shank, Susanna Stoltzfus, Elam Stauffer. Front row: Noah Martin, Mardene Sensenig, Dale Shenk, Leon Oberholtzer, Arthur Sensenig, Harold Shenk. Back row: Martha Charles, Anna Mary Engle, Miriam Boll, Barbara Gehman, Thehna Bru- baker, Marian Book, Ruth Ann Eberly, Margaret Gehman, Lois Glick. Second row: Samuel Burkholder, Kenneth Barge, Joyce Chubb, joy Beiler, Fern Graybill, john Eby, Abram Clymer. Front row: David Groff, Wesley Boyer, Wilmer Eby, john Clymer. 62 Back row: Rhoda Zeager, Faye Zimmerman, Annetta Wenger, janet Weaver, A. Lois Weaver, Lorraine Weaver, Ruth Wyble. Second row: Karl Stoltzfus, Gladys Weaver, Leona Zook, Miriam Weaver, Kenneth Stoltzfus. Front row: Glenn Umble, Ira Stoltzfus, Fred Umble, Irvin Weaver, Gerald Shenk. Officers john Eby President Eugene Horning Vice-President Fern Graybill Secretary Edna King Treasurer Back row: Ruth Kreider, Mary Lois Lehman, Christine Kurtz, jean Hershey, Cora Kurtz, Verna King, Faye Hershey, Mary jane King. Second row: Daniel Kauffman, Miriam Horst, Mary Lea- man, Emma Longenecker, E. Ruth Hamish, David Lefever. Front row: David Lapp, john Kreider, Eugene Horning, Andrew Leatherman, Arlan Landis. Class of 1959 Number in class-90 Elton G. Moshier and Sadie Mae Yost, Advisers Back row: Howard Detweiler, john Mark Bomberger, Paul Brenneman, Chester Bauman, james Byler, William Engle, Kenneth Good. Second row: Barbara Beiler, Elaine Beiler, Betty Gerlach, Laura Carpenter, Anna Beyer, Catherine Glick, Violet Fisher, Mahlon Charles. Front row: Nancy Farwell, Verna Beiler, Kathryn Good, Eleanor Engle, Naomi Eberly, Lorraine Boll, Trilda Bucher, Elton Moshier, Class Adviser. Back row: Marlin Kauffman, Lester Good, Merle King, Ira Kurtz, Dale Longenecker. Second row: Harold Hertzler, David Kreider, Vera Hershey, Anne jones, Martha Hershey, Lola Leh- man, Thelma Horst, Dorothy Harnish, Paul Groff, jay Clyde Keener. Front row: Harvey Horn- ing, Rhoda Hershey, Virginia Hart, Esther Landis, Patricia Hess, Faye Heller, Gladys Graybill, Betty Krady, Donald Kreider. Officers Ernest Mast President Paul Reed Vice-President Beverly Shreiner Secretary Lois Wert Treasurer Back row: Benjamin Martin, Carl Newswanger, David Myer, David Sauder, Paul Reed, Thomas Miller, Emest Mast. Second row: Calvin Nafziger, Doris Martin, Lucille Moyer, Mary Martin, Joyce Rutt, Sue Russell, Clair Metzler. Front row: Ellene Mellinger, Thelma Martin, Erma Sauder, Betty Reed, Erma Martin, Verda Mast. Back row: Russell Stoltzfus, Lloyd Zook, Mark Zimmerman, john Sauder, Donald Winters, john Zook, Sadie Yost, Class Adviser. Second row: Lois Sauder, Ellen Smoker, Beverly Shreiner, Roberta Sheeler, Catherine Yost, Barbara Tshudy, Elsie Thomas, Ruth Warfel. Front row: Carol Stauffer, Lois Wert, Mary Ann Zook, Lois Weaver, Carol Stoltzfus, Marlene Stoltzfus, Anna Miriam Stoltzfus. Ckms 1960 Number in class-104 M. Stanley Kreider, Class Adviser of Back row: Laverne Eby, jerry Benowitz, Mabel jean Boll, Lois Burkholder, Ruth Anne Bucher, Esther Gehman, Richard Garver, Leon Good, Robert Gochnauer, john Hess, Carl Frank. Second row: Richard Lantz, Marvin Glick, Harold Hess, George Brown, Clarence Allen, Melvin Gehman. Front row: Harold Blank, Clair Frank, Emest Hess, Melvin Beiler, Eugene Zimmerman, Chester W. Bauman. 66 Back row: Eileen Buckwalter, Rachel Martin, Doris J. Mellinger, Martha Mellinger, Nancy Sim- mons, Freida Stauffer, Eva Lehman, Bertha Sauder, Verna Mast. Second row: Clair Mellinger, Paul Hess, David Thomas, Wilbur Siegrist, Mervin Miller, Clair Sauder, Lowell Horst, LaMarr Sensenig, john Miller. Front row: John Hochstetler, Donald Sheeler, Clayton Ranck, james Lea- man, john Ranck, Paul Staulfer, Martin Landis, Larry Hess. Officers Clair Mellinger President Harold Hess Vice-President Vema Mae Mast Secretary Mary Hamish Treasurer Back row: Marilyn Strong, Wilma Carpenter, Edith Cox, Dorothy Eby, Edith Charles, janet Hertzler, Betty Hershey, Ellen Herr, Erma Hess, Esther Horning, Barbara Lapp, Mary Ellen Smucker. Second row: Conrad Graybill, Elmer Kennel, Anna Mary Weaver, Esther Zimmerman, Dorothy Umble, Betty Stoltzfus, Philip Burton, Paul Charles. Front row: Glenn Webb, Ronald Zook, Dale Umble, Harold Weaver. Back row: Anna Mae Herr, Anna Margaret Groff, Ruth M. Hamish, Reba Horst, Rose M. King, Joanne Shertzer, Barbara Herr, Barbara Keener, Martha Harnish, Mary Hamish, Miriam Groff, Jean Moyer, Linda Kinsey, Stanley Kreider, Class Adviser. Second row: Cleo Pelson, Dorothy J. Groif, Janet Wiker, Reba Kauffman, Thelma Hostetter, Mary jane Nissley, Arlene Shaub. Front row: Kenneth Miller, Isaac Thomas, Clyde Thomas, Robert Graybill, Aaron Newswanger, Nelson Nafziger. 1 Underclassman Officers Dear Seniors: You have reached a milestone in your life that we as underclassmen are still striving for. As we have worked, played, and associated with you, we have gained an ap- preciation for your particular skills and convictions. We have admired the strength of your Christian experience and in many cases coveted the maturity which we see in your lives that we have not yet attained. We will miss the times we have fellowshiped with you whether it was on serious or not so serious occasions. As you go further in your life, may the motto which you have chosen be fore- most in your lives. Not one of you will come to the end of your journey on this earth with no treasures laid up in heaven if the only way you travel is the way the Lord would have you to go. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.-Numbers 6:24-26 May I use this passage of Scripture to express my desires and hopes for you as you tread new paths and are faced with decisions that only you, with Cod's help, can make. JOHN EBY, Junior Class President. R Chapel The religious life of a young person is vital and necessary to his life. During these years he is faced with many problems that will affect his later life. Christian counseling and help does much to help him form convictions that will guide him through life. Our chapel services each morning help to form these ideals. Each morning Brother Weaver or Brother Good leads us in a short devotional medita- tion for the day. I cannot see how our days would be anything but empty and futile if we did not have this time each morning to think about our Creator. Many visiting speakers took part in our chapel services and presented to us many in- teresting lessons which they have experienced. To begin the day with Cod gives the day a good start indeed. Student Religious Program Each Tuesday morning as an alternate chapel service, the students present a program for the rest of the student body. The students receive a challenge when they hear the thoughts and views of their fellow classmates. This year many practical programs were rendered on such subjects as stewardship, the Christian's civil duties, and the value of prayer. These programs are planned by a student group which meets with three members of the faculty. Most of our programs this year have been presented by students, however, on some occasions older persons have helped guide our think- ing. These programs have proved to be an outstanding learning experience for both the participant and the attentive listener. Student Religious Programs will be long remembered by the students of Lancaster Mennonite School. Student Pastor Each sudent has the opportunity to know this kind, white-haired gentleman. He is sacrificing time at home to come and guide us in our Christian lives. He is the one to whom we can go with our troubles, for he is always willing to help and counsel with young people. Since he is interested in church history, he enjoys teaching a course in it. He also teaches Bible Doctrines and Bible Introduction and Proverbs. The rest of his time is open for interviews with students. Brother Lehman is a diligent student of the Bible, always wanting to learn He often undertakes a special study of some Bible truth and prepares a report. He is widely known as an evangelist and thus has been the means of bringing many to Christ. May we as seniors always remember the lessons which we have learned in Bible Doctrines under his instruction. EVANGELIST Brother Luke L. Horst was with us in the fall to hold a series of revival meetings. He spoke to us on the following topics: Spiritual Death, The Escape from Spiritual Death, Forsaking Sin, The Abundant Life, Temptation, Victory, Christian Assurance, Identilied with Christ in Glory, Christian Conflict, and Spiritual Growth. We were blessed and helped by his work. Brother Horst's wife was formerly Ruth King from Elida, Ohio. They are the parents of seven children. He is pastor of the Fairview Street Church in Reading. . . He is kept busy with visitation work in the city and Luke L. Horst evangelistic work elsewhere. Student Forum The representatives to the Student Forum are elected biannually by their classmates. A certain number of students are chosen to serve from each class. This body meets twice a month to discuss problems which arise on the cam- pus and in school life. They sponsor the noon prayer services which are held each Wednesday. Various projects this year have been the results of their efforts, such as collectingmoney for the new church at Fairview Street in Reading, the church at which our this yearls evangelist is the pastor. They have also urged students to share in the financing of the tours which the Men's Chorus has taken to Northern Pennsylvania. They have served the school well this year by seeing the problems of school life and coping p with them by oifering helpful suggestions to the stu- T dent body to help make L.M.S. a better school at which to learn. Project of student forum l Morning and Evening Watch The dormitories are silentg in their rooms the students are reading Cod's Word and kneeling before Him in prayer. The day is new-unspotted, and we seek God's help to keep it so. The passages which we read in our Bibles are just the food we need for nourishment throughout the day. After coming to God in these few minutes of quietness, we are prepared to take up our tasks of the day knowing that He will be with us each moment. The day is spentg our tasks of the day are ended. Again we' turn to God and His Word in thanksgiving and contrition. We truly have many things to thank God for each evening. He has brought us safely through another day, given us strength for the job which seemed most diflicult, and bestowed upon us many other blessings, both spiritual and material. The last fifteen minutes of our day are spent alone with Cod. Conjoint Prayer Circle Each Thursday evening, upon the ringing of the 6:25 bell, the entire family of dormitory students make their way to the social room of the girls, donnitory. Soon the halls are ringing with the music of a hymn as this group of young people blend their voices in worship and praise to our heavenly Father. Our hearts and minds are drawn to God through a talk given by a faculty member or guest speak- er or perhaps by spending the entire half hour worshiping Cod through song. Occasionally a program is planned and rendered by the students. During the revival meetings held at school, our evangelist spoke in conjoint prayer circle each evening of the week. These evenings of prayer and fellowship were an asset in promoting the revival on our campus. After these periods of real spiritual blessing we are challenged to make our lives count more for Christ, and return to our rooms for another evening of study. Bible Introduction and Proverbs Brother Lehman, Instructor Twenty-two in the class Text: His Unchanging Word Book study and chapter sum- mary Topical and biographical study Verse tabulation from Proverbs Chapter outlining Personal Evangelism I Brother Byler, Instructor I Class of twenty-five I Use of memorized Scriptures 0 Text: Personal Work by Kauff- man 0 Various cults and their falsities o Ways a young Christian can serve his church Missions 0 Brother Byler, Instructor 0 Sixteen in the class 0 Text: Bible Basis of Missions 0 Study of home missions 0 Study of foreign missions 0 Addresses by missionaries Sunday School Teaching Q C Brother Bauman, Instructor 0 Eighteen members in the class 0 The purpose of Sunday schools 0 The characteristics of a good teacher 0 Ways to plan and prepare a lesson O Methods of teaching 0 Laws of learning Special Bible Term O Noah L. Hershey, Director 0 New Testament Survey 0 Mennonite Church History O Personal Evangelism 0 Bible Analysis and Chapter Summary O Two trips, Ephrata Cloisters and Mission Board Headquarters Tract Bancl O Brother Near, Leader 0 Class of six members O Studies of the history and production of tracts O Folding and preparation of tracts 0 Distribution of tracts in Lancaster, Pa. Ladies' Chorus Sister Graham, Teacher Forty-three in the chorus Weekly practice periods Appreciation of each song's message Participation in school programs Mastering new music Renewal of love for familiar songs Informal chorus atmosphere in 1 Men's Chorus Brother Moshier, Director Twenty-eight in the chorus Two week-end tours in Northern Pennsylvania Practice quartet singing Sang at the Old Peop1e's Home and rest home Interpretation of music 79 Chorister Training 0 Brother Lehman, Instructor 0 Seventeen in the class 0 Methods of leading singing 0 Discussions on church music 0 Singing practice periods O Note reading Music Appreciation 0 Brother Byler, Instructor 0 One hundred ten in the class O Studies of composers of our great hymns 0 Practical helps for our group singing O Recorded music illustrating different types of music 0 Learning to appreciate classical music Junior Chorus The Junior Chorus is a group of freshmen and sophomores who enjoy both singing and learning the rudiments of music. This group of more than one hun- dred meets each Wednesday morning before lunch. This year they have been directed by Brother Richard Near. In addition to learning new songs they sing older songs which have proved themselves in our church circles. The Church Hymnal is used extensively in this cou.rse. This music experience serves as a stepping stone for further instruction in music and a cappella singing. This chorus serves as a foundation for singing here at Lancaster Mennonite School. The instruction in rudiments and note read- ing cultivates an appreciation for the mechanics of each song and helps us to in- terpret them in the way they were written. Learning to sing well is a wonderful experience! fswgw Girls Quartet Boys Quartet nwmlmi nnnnnnn nnnnn lnnn :nn llll ...Wim .nll! ' f ' :inn U ..: .. Ill A 0 Ill ln u. nu n Ill sniff? ..........'. ............. ..l.ll...... Hlllllll ,..:: ' ll . g. :ill ll! 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'W3f 5 11' f fT4riFf::ffZ 13 iggggzi ., Q :g F- WI HQ? N' 5 6' W-4 .gp 4 jbgy. - , f fl? ,fd wwwmxma gg S ,Q A fx I .,' ., 5 3352 up . , 2.111 4 fd ' AAQA f., . 3.-7, '.,!'S'.,, I.. Www 2 - . 4 ,.g.lbQ' P , gf? 'Q x N'-P' if 43--'17 f...f..,-- -. f 1 U 1-iw W- Mmm- ww-Qi-M. ,hmm - ,f 1-I 'emu wqmwrmwixlmwwmvmmwwmvs vm: A Aw, ,. ..,A fm,.f-Mmw11,.W Wwe . aa 1-MW Z7heMll.l. l Luke H. Wenger, Editor TREAM Editor ......,,,,. . ,,,.,,,,,, ,, Associate Editors ....,.. Religious News ...... General News ,......... -, Library .............. Recreation - ....... - Senior . ...... - junior ............ Sophomore .,...,. Freshman . ......,...,,.... . Business Manager ....... Adviser ..........,..,....,......,... ........ Publishing Committee Luke H. Wenger R. Ioy Glick Cora S. Kurtz Faith M. Landis Robert K. Wert Anna Lois Good Richard L. Benner Elva G. Buckwalter Rosella B. King M. Elvin Byler E. Lois Garber Lois A. Snavely Verna M. Beiler Martha E. Harnish Clyde B. Stoner Mary Elizabeth Lutz Amos W. Weaver Noah G. Good Clyde B. Stoner , The Laurel Wreath Ed1t0I' ......-.-.............. ........... I ohn A. Lutz Associate Editors .,...,. ..,... Michael M. Mast Rosella B. King Faith M. Landis Llterary Editors ,..,,w,,i ,,.,,,,,,,,.. I ohn E. Reed Business Manager Melvin R. Glick Ianet D. Shertzer Melba A. Beiler Grace S. Hurst M. Elvin Byler Photographers ...... .. ......... Robert K. Wert Typists ............... Adviser ...... Ray M. Geigley Dorothy M. Shue M. jean Witmer Noah G. Good john A. Lutz, Editor gmwmwswwwwfmmm , an Lancaster Mennonite School owes its founding to a number of parents and church officials who realized the need for more Bible teach- ing in the education of their children. They prayed and spoke to others about this need, and a petition was circulated among some of the or- dained brethren asking Lancaster Conference to take steps in establish- ing a church educational institution. At the spring conference, March ll-14, 1940, this petition was presented to conference for decision six months later. At the fall conference this plan was acted upon favor- ably. After nominations were presented to conference, twelve mem- bers were elected to undertake this task. These twelve were charged to plan for a school that would, as the charter states, indoctrinate, pro- vide training, and foster interest in and love for the Word of Cod and the church of jesus Christ, and guide youth to become law-abiding and useful citizensf, Cod has led and blessed the work thus far. Our prayer is that the school may continue to provide such privileges for our dear Christian young people. CLARILNUL E. LUTZ, First Tl'6ClS'll1'G'l' of the Board of Trustees. FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY ...4- L 1 1 Yeates School for Boys The year 1857 marked the incorporation of the Episcopal educational insti- tution which was named the Yeates School for Boys. This school occupied a number of locations in and near the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, until it was closed by the sale of the Greenland property, four miles from the city. The school was one of the Hrst of this church's boarding schools and by far the most exclusive. In 1899 the school moved to the Greenland prop- erty along the Mill Creek. The buildings at this time included a three-story main house for the headmasterg six cottages for classes and dormitories, the converted barn for a gymnasium, swimming pool, and other classrooms. A converted mill fthe classroom buildingl provided additional classroom space. Between various moves, the school closed for varying lengths of time when dilliculties arose in the shape of financial troubles, changes in headmasters and fluctuating enrollments. In May, 1929, the property was sold, and Yeates Epis- copal School of Pennsylvania finally ceased in May, 1930. Lancaster Conference Schools F IF TEEN YEARS OF GROWTH The Board of Trustees of Lancaster Mennonite Conference Schools, which operates Lancaster Mennonite School, was organized November 19, 1941. The original Board consisted of twelve members. Since that time additional members have increased the number to seventeen. Only five of the charter members are still serving on the Board. At the first meeting, the Board was given the responsi- bility of providing high school privileges throughout the conference wherever desired. After much searching for a suitable location and after much prayerful plan- ning and work, Lancaster Mennonite School opened her doors to the first student body in September, 1942. The facilities at first, were rather limited. There were only four buildings ready for school use. No concrete walks had yet been laid. Some of the renovations to the buildings had not been fully completed. Now the school occupies seven buildings, two of which are new ones. One of the original buildings has been enlarged, and several others have been extensively remodeled. The driveways and parking lots have been paved and there are con- crete walks between the main buildings. The first term began with a faculty of six and a student body numbering one Faculty of 1942-43 Our three fifteen-year faculty members hundred fifty-three. This term there were twenty-four faculty members and three hundred eighty-six students. In addition to the physical improvements and the increase in the size of the student body, a much wider range of courses is now offered. Students during the first term could take only the regular four-year academic course or the two- year Bible course. Now additional courses in Business, Home Economics and Agriculture are available. What the future holds, we do not know. Should Lancaster Mennonite School continue to grow in size, we trust that it may also show a comparable growth in knowledge of Him and loyalty to the principles of His Word. 101-IN R. KRAYBILL, Secretary of the Board of Trustees. First graduating class The growth of the Lancaster Mennonite School in its first fifteen years has been steady and ever increasing. This is a photo of the class officers of the Class of 1944 and their families taken May, 1956. Left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Dale Landis, Mr. and Mrs. james R. Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Luke G. Stoltzfus, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hege. Here is a table showing the enrollment and the number of graduates each year. Year Enrollment Graduates 1942-1943 153 16 1943-1944 167 32 1944-1945 144 26 1945-1946 194 37 1946-1947 208 49 1947-1948 210 51 1948-1949 244 57 1949-1950 263 59 1950-1951 259 61 1951-1952 312 70 1952-1953 306 70 1953-1954 291 79 1954-1955 303 73 1955-1956 316 73 1956-1957 386 106 Acknowledgments for the Fifteenth Anniversary section Pictures courtesy of Daniel M. Glick, Many E. Lutz and Peel's Studio. I Q ,W W E 21 1 5 , fl rs 'ii s nf, 4155, f-.pm .fe .ww W 1 faq 4 t H. fi' M125 ,yr 4 f, Q 2341: A f K, W ,MM 3611 ' mmf U Z, 2 4 VE 1 ,lf si, yy SQQQFH Q x 551:3- I Q x ' s ' ffqjwa 1 4: .,-my 4, M. , mg? X 1 ,-um .W A E nib, 'fi E14 fa 4 5 ' f W' f ' ' wi2.ii,f if ,Eg ,Xl Q v,,,.1, ,pw 1, --.ff ,M wk.-x,w, PM ,IJ , .,., ,,maM,,. . L.x,,w..m., 4.,,,X.m,.,,- f VW Q Mrk ' 1' ' ' + . .., ve: , .+ .14 'P' 1. 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Leonard and Company Friday evening exodus Noise patrol on duty 109 Allen, Clarence QFO 66, 104 Allen, Doris QSO 6 Angstadt, Anne QSO 6, 96 O Baer, Marie QSO 6, 48, 92, 106, 109 Barge, Kenneth Q10 62, 79, 86 Bauman, Chester L. QSophj 64 Bauman, Chester W. QBiblej 66 INDEX Eby, John Q10 62. ea, 79 Eby, Laverne QFO 66, 93 rby. Lloyd M. so Bauman, Harvey W. 46, 54, 77, 84, 86, 89 Beiler, Barbara QSophj 64 Beilen Elaine QSophl 64, 109 Beiler, joy QJO 62 Beiler, Melba QSO 7, 95 Beiler, Melvin QFO 66 Beiler, Verna QSophl 64, 94 Benner, Richard QSO 7, 43, 75, 79, 94, 104, 107, 108 Benowitz, jerry QFO 66 Beyer, Anna Qsophj 64 Blank, Harold QFO 66, 93 Boll, Lorraine QSophj 64 Boll, Mabel Jean QFO 66, 92 Boll, Miriam Q10 62, 107 Bomberger, John QSophl 64 Book, Marian QJO 62 Boyer, Wesley Q10 62, 88 Brenneman, Harold H. 54, 90 Brenneman, Paul QSophj 64 Brown Geor e Fr 66 1 S C 7 Brubaker, Donald QSO 7, 79, 87, 108 Brubaker, Landis H. 50 Brubaker, Thelma Q10 62, 92 Glick, Shirley QSO 15, 71, 106, 109 Bucher, james QSO 8, 90, 106 Bucher, Ruth Ann QFO 66 Bucher, Simon G. 51 Bucher, Trilda QSophj 64 Buckwalter, Eileen QFO 66 Buckwalter, Elva QSO 8, 71, 9 Buckwalter, Marian Q50 8 Buckwalter, Paul QSO 9 Burkholder, Lois QFO 66 Burkholder, Samuel Q10 62 Burton, Philip QFO 67, 88, 108 Byler, james QSophj 64 Krady, Betty QSophy 64 1, 106, 107, 94 Eby, Wilmer Q10 62 Eichelberger, Dorothy QSO ll Enck, Anna Lois QSO 12, 87, Engle, Anna Mary QJO 62 Engle, Eleanor QSophl 64 Engle, William QSophl 64 Erb, Ruth QSO 12 O Farwell, Nancy QSophj 64 Felpel, Gerald QSO 12, 88 Fields, Dorothy QSO 13 Fisher, Violet QSophj 64 Fleagle, janet QSO 13 Frank, Carl QFO 66 Frank, Clair QBib1ej 66 O Garber, J. Clarence 55, 95 97, 109 Hershey, Betty QFO 67 Hershey, Hershey, Hershey, Hershey, Hersh Hertzler, Hertzler, Hess, Hess Faye QJO 63 jean QJO 63, 92, 104, 108 Martha Jane QSophl 64 Rhoda Qsophy 64 ey, Vera QSophj 64 Harold QSophl 64 janet QFO 67 Erma M. QFO 67 Erma QSO 18 82 Hess: Ernest QFO 66, 92 Hess. Hess, Harold QFO 66, 68 james H. 50 Hess, james H., jr. QSO 19. 52, 88 Hess, John QFO 66 Hess, joseph H. 50 Hess, Larry QFO 66 Hess, Hess, Hess, Nancy QSO 19, 48 Patricia QSophl 64, 92 Garber, Lois qsry 13, 48, 94, 104. 106, 108, 109 Garver, Richard QFO 66 Paul QFO 66, 93 Hochstetler, john QFO 66, 98 Hollinger, Aaron H. 55 Horning, Esther QFO 67 Horning, Eugene Q10 63, 89 Horning, Harvey QSophj 64 Gehman, Barbara Q10 62 Gehman, Margaret Q10 62 Gehman, Martha M. 60 Gehman, Esther QFO 66 Gehman, Geigley, Ray QSO 14, 71, 86, Melvin QFO 66 Gerlach, Betty QSophl 64 Glick, Catherine QSophl 64, 87 Glick, joy QSO 14, 47, 82, 94 Glick, Lena QSO 14 Glick, Lois Ann QJO 62, 104, 107 Glick, Marvin Q1-'0 66 Glick, Melvin QSO 15, 73, 79, 95 95, 104, 108 Horst, Glenn QSO 19, 79, 107, 108 Horst, Lowell QFO 66 Horst, Luke L. 72 Horst, Miriam QJO 68, 89 Horst, Nelson QSO 20, 79, 87, 108 Horst, Reba QFO 67 Horst, Thelma QSophj 64 Horst William S. 50 Hostelter, Thelma QFO 67, 92 Gochnauer, Alma QSO 15, 109 Gochnauer, Robert QFO 66 Good, Alton QSO 16, 107 Good, Anna Lois QSO 16, 71, 94 Good Ella K. 107 Byler, jesse T. 48, 54, 76, 80, 105, 106, 107 Byler, M. Elvin QSO 9, 73, 79. 90, 94, 95, 105 Carpenter, Laura QSopl0 64 Carpenter, Wilma QFO 67, 92 Charles, Charles, Ana qsry 9, sv Edith my 67. 92 Charles, Mahlon QSophj 64 Charles, Martha QJO 62 Charles, Paul QFO 67 Chubb, Harold Q50 10, 93 Chubb, Chubb, Clymer, JOYCC Url 52- 92 Pauline QSO 10 Abram Qj0 62, 77 Clymer, john Q10 62 Clymer, Paul QSO 10, 79 Cox, Edith QFO 67, 92 Culp, G. Richard 54, 88, 89 0 Denlinger, Betty G. 60 Denlinger, Ruth E. 55 Denlinger, Lois QSO 11 Detweiler, Howard QSophy 64 O Eberly, Naomi QSophj 64 Eberly, Ruth QSO ll, 97 Eberly, Ruth Ann Q10 62 Eby, Clair B. 50 Eby, Dorothy QFO 67 110 Good: Kathryn QSophj 64, 92 Good, Kenneth QSophj 64 Good, Lester QSophj 64 Good, Leon QFO 66 Good, Noah G. 58, 90, 91, 96, 102, 107 Graham Kathryn 55, 78 Graybillz Anna Lois QSO 16, 47, 71 Graybill, Conrad QFO 67 Graybill, Graybill, Gladys QSophj 64, 87 Graybill, Robert my 67 Groff Grolf Anna Margaret QFO 67 f David Ury 62, 79 Graff, Dorothy E. Q50 17, 91 Graff, Dorothy Jane QBiblel 67, 71 Grolf, Lois QSO 17 Fern Q10 62, es, 104, 107, los Hurst, Grace QSO 20, 72, 75, 82, 95 Hurst, Mabel QSO 20 O Jeffreys, William QFO 104 jones, Anne QSophj 64 O Kauffman, Daniel QJO 63 Kauffman, Laban QSO 21 Kaulfman, Lillian QSO 21, 107 Kauffman, Marian QSO 21, 107 Kauffman, Marlin QSophl 64, 107 Kauffman, Reba QFO 67, 92 Keener, Barbara Ann QFO 67 Keener, Betty Lois QSO 22, 97 Keener, jay Clyde QSophj 64 Kennel, David QSO 22 Kennel, Elmer QFO 67 King, Edna QJO 62, 68, 104, 107, 109 King, Mary jane QJO 68 King, Merle QSophl 64, 90 King, Rose Marie QFO 67, King, Rosella QSO 22, 48, 71 109 King, Ruby QSO 23 King, Verna QJO 65 Kinsey, Linda QFO 67 Graff, Madeline QSO 17, 109 Groff, Miriam QFO 67 Groif, Paul QSophj 64 O Harbold, Eunice QSO 18 Hamish, Dorothy QSophj 64 Hamish, E. Ruth QJO 63 Hamish, Martha QFO 67, 94 Hamish, Mary QFO 67, 68 Hamish, Ruth QFO 67, 92 Kraybill, john R. 50, 56, 89 , 94, 95 Kreider, David QSophj 64 Kreider, Donald QSophl 64 Kreider, John QJO 65, 79 Kreider, M. Stanley 56, 67, 86, 89, 90 Kreider, Mabel S. 60 Kreider, Ruth QJO 63 Kurtz Caroline QSO 23 74 106 Kurtzi Christine Q10 63: 108 Hart, Virginia QSophl 64 Heller, Faye QSophj 64 Herr, Anna Mae QFO 67 Herr, Barbara Ann QFO 67 Herr, Ellen Rose QFO 67, 87 Herr, Wilbur QSO 18, 53, 106 Kurtz, Cora Q10 63, 94 Kurtz, lra QSophj 64 0 Lamp, Ruth QSO 23, 92 Landis, Arlan Q10 63, 106 Landis, Esther QSophj 87 Kenneth Ury 63 Stoltzfus, Near, Stoner, Elam S. 50 Thomas QSophy 65, 73, 104 Mummau, Nelda Ury 62 1-49' Landis, Landis, Landis, Landis Faith fsry 24, 46, 94, 95 Martin qrry se, 93 Paul G. 56, 90 Ruth fSry 24 97 Lantz, 'Richard fFry 66 Lapp, Barbara Ann QFry 67, 87 Lapp, David Ury 63 Lapp, Lena qsry 24, 92 Lapp, Reta qsry 25 Leakey, William E. 56, 75, 86, 87, 108, 109 Leaman, Elmer D. 50 Leaman, James qrry 66 Leaman, Mary Ury 63 Leaman, Susan qsry 25, 73, 106, 109 Myer, Myer, Amos W. 50 David fSophy 65, 93 Myer, Mervin Ury 62, 79, 104 Myer, Miriam qsry 31, 89 0 Nafziger, Calvin fSophy 65, 90 Nafziger, Nelson fFry 67 Richard G. 58, 77, 80 88, Leatherman, Andrew Ury 63, 90 Newswanger, Aaron fFry 67 Newswanger, Carl fSophy 65 Newswanger, Wesley qsry 31, 79 Nissley, John qsry 31, 87, 97 Nissley, Mary Jane qFry 67, 90 0 Oberholtzer, Leon Ury 62, 90 Ogburn, Grace Ury 62 Steify, Helen Ury 62 Stoltzfus Anna Miriam QSophy 65 Stoltzfus: Betty fFry 67, 87 Stoltzfus , Carol fSophy 65, 92 Stoltzfus, Elvin qsry 37, 46, 79, 82, 107 Stoltzfus, Ira Ury 63 Stoltzfus, Karl Ury 63 Stoltzfus, LeRoy S. 50, 51 Stoltzfus, Marlene QSophy 65 Stoltzfus, Mary Ellen fSry 37, 108, 109 Stoltzfus, Ronald qsry 37, 53, 106 Stoltzfus, Russell QSophy 65, 107 Stoltzfus, Susanna Ury 62 Stoner, Clyde B. 53, 102 Leatherman, William fSry 25, 47, 87, 89, 106 Lefeyer, David Ury 63, 79 Lefever, Paul G. 60, 109 Lefever, Ruth M. 60 Lehman, Eva QFry 66, 87 Lehman Lehman , J. Irvin 57, 72, 73, 76, 77, 89 , Leia qsophy 64 Lehman, Mary Lois Ury 63 Leonard, John qsry 26, 43, 47, 48, 87, 106, 107, 109 Longenecker, Dale fSophy 64 Longenecker, Emma Ury 63 Lutz, John qsry 26, 48, 79, 80, 82, 95, 105, 107 Lutz, Mary Elizabeth 57, 91, 94 0 Martin Barbara Ury 62 Martini Benjamin qsephy 65, 108 Martin, Doris fSophy 65 Martin, Elaine Ury 62 Martin, Erma fSophy 65 Martin, Mary fSophy 65, 87 Martin, Noah Ury 62, 78, 79 Martin, Rachel fFry 66 Martin Rhoda qsry 26 Martin: Thelma qsephy 65 Mast, Mast, Mast, Mast Peifer, Dorothy QSry 32 Peifer, Marie Ury 62 Pelson, Cleo qrry 67 0 Ranck, Clayton qrry 66, 93 Ranck John C Fry 66 Reed, ,Betty qsophy 65, 109 Reed, John fSry 32, sz, 104, 107, los Reed, Risser, Paul QSophy 65, 68 Noah W. 50, 51 Rohrer, Vema fsry 32 RusselL Sue fSophy 65, 92 Rutt, Clarence H. 50 Rutt, Joyce fSophy 65, 87 0 Sauder, Bertha fFry 66, 92 Sauder, David fSophy 65 Sauder , Erma fSophy 65 Sauder, John fSophy 65 Sauder , Lois fSophy 65, 71 Sauder, R. Clair qrry 66 Sensenich, Dorothy fsry 33 Sensenig, Arthur Ury 62 Sensenig, LaMar fFry 66 Sensenig, Mardene Ury 62, 85 Sensenig, Ernest fSophy 65, 68 Michael fSry 27, 79, 95, 106, 107 Paul QSry 27, 71, 79 Verda Q Sophy 65 Masti Verna fFry 66, 68 Mellinger Clair qrry se es Mellingeri Doris J. qrry 66, 92 Mellinger, Doris L. qsry 27, 87, 92, 109 Mellinger, Kenneth qsry 28, 105 Mellinger, Martha qrry 66 Mellinger, Mary Ellene QSophy 65 Metzler, Clair fSophy 65 Metzler, Richard qsry 28 Miller, Miller, Miller, Andrew qsry 28, 86 Jeanette qsry 29, 97 John Uiry 66, 93 Miller, Kenneth fFry 67, 93 Miller, Lester 1 Sry 29 Miller, Mary qsry 29 Miller , Mervin qrry 66 Miller, Ruth Ury 62 Shank, Aaron M. 50 Shank, Janet Ury 62, 73. 92 Sharp, Ruth fSry 83 Shaub, Arlene fFry 67 90 Shearer, Elmer L. 50 Sheeler, Donald fFry 66, 93 Sheeler, Roberta fSophy 65 Sheeler, Rosetta Ury 62, 87 Shelly, James lSry 33, 104, 107, 109 Shenk, Anna Kathryn Ury 62 Shenk, Dale Ury 63, 85 Shenk, Gerald Ury 63 Shenk, Harold Ury 62, 79 Shertzer, Janet fSry 34, 46, 95 Shertzer, Joanne qrry 67 Shirk, Shirk, Kenneth fBibley 34, 90 Martha fsry 34 Strite, V elma fSry 38, 92 Strong, Marilyn fFry 67 Supplee, O Donald qsry 38 Thomas, Clyde qrry 67 Thomas, Thomas, David U-'ry 66 Elsie fSophy 65, 73 Thomas, Isaac fFry 67 Tshudy, O Barbara QSophy 65, 77 Umble, Dale fFry 67 Umble, Dorothy fFry 67 Umble, Fred Ury 63 Umble, Glenn Ury 63, 88 Umble, Lawrence fsry 38, 79, 93 0 Warfel, Ruth fSophy 65 Weaver, A. Lois Ury 63 Weaver, Amos W. 52, 70 Weaver, Anna Marv Ufry 67, 71 Weaver, Gladys Ury 63 Weaver, Harold Ufry 67 Weaver, Irvin Ury 63, 79 Weaver, Janet Ury 63 Weaver, Lois QSophy 65 Weaver, Lorraine Ury 63 Weaver, Miriam Ury 63, 92 Weaver, Paul H. 50 Webb, Glenn fFry 67, 104 Wenger, A. Grace 58 Wenger, Annetta Ury 63 Wenger, Edna K. 58, 102 Shreiner, Beverly fSophy 65, 68 Shue, Dorothy qsry 35, 71, 86, 9 Siegrist, Wilbur Ufry 66 Simmons, Nancy fFry 66 1, 95, 109 Wenger, Luke qsry 39, 82, 94, 107 Wenger, Miriam E. 59, 77, 86, 87 Wert, Esther fsry 39 Wert, Lois QSophy 65, 68 Wert, Robert fsry 39, 46, 71, 79, 104, 107, 109 Wiker, Janet fFry 67 Winters, Donald fSophy 65 Wise, Glenn qsry 40. 79, 106, 107 Wissler, Dorothy fSry 40, 87 Witmer, Jean f5ry 40, 82, 95 Wyble, Ruth Ury 63 0 Yoder, Ella qsry 41, 77 Yost, Catherine fSophy 65 Yost, Ray S. 50 Mohler, James fsry 30, 106 Mosemann, Martha F. 57, 91 Mosemann, Mary Ury 62 Moshier, Elton G. 57, 64, 79, 88, 108 Moshier, Rosa Y. 58, 89 Moyer, Jean fFry 67 Moyer, Lucille fSophy 65, 77 Mummau, Ernest qsry 30, 89, 105, 106, 109 Musser, Alvin qsry 30 Musser, Hettie L. 60 Smith, Clair fSry 35. 79, 104, 106, 109 Smoker, Aimn QSry ss, 87, 107 Smoker, Ellen QSophy 65 Smucker, Mary Ellen QFry 67 Snavely, Lois Ury 62, 86, 94, 104. 103 Stauffer , Alfred qsry as, 90. 96, 107 Stauffer, Anna qsry 36. 89 Stauffer, Carol QSophy 65, 90 Stauffer, Elam Ury 62, 73, 79 Stauffer, Freida qrry 66 94, 95 Yost, Sadie Mae 47, 59, 65 0 Zeager, Rhoda Ury 63 Zimmerman, Esther fFry 67 Zimmerman, Eugene qrry 66 Zimmerman, Faye Ury 63 Zimmerman, Mark fSophy 65, 88, 104 Zook, John QSophy 65 Zook, Leona Ury 63, 87, 104 Zook, Lloyd QBib1ey 65 Stauffer, Mildred qsry 36 Stautfer. Paul QI-'ry 66 Zook Zook Mary Ann fSophy 65 Ronald fFry 67 111 .,,glg!ub-, AFTERTHOUCHT Just talking together, someone mentioned how short our school ex- perience has been. It hardly seems possible that We have completed twelve years' Work already. Our school days have been pleasant throughout, and we have in this book tried to capture some of the events and personalities we have experienced in our four years here at Lancaster Mennonite School. We want to thank all those who helped make possible this bookg the students themselves, the faculty for their helpful advice and criti- cism, Mr. Paul Peel for his excellent photography and co-operation, Mr. Iohn Harshberger for layout, Mennonite Publishing House, our printer, and the many others who have given their time for this collection of memories. if S L15 Q I f 'lf- 3 1 Gt W if 11,1 T21 X +I Q C- 22 E1 f 1 . .H il! is Yf. fr l , Q' F5 U 1 my fu U' -sf- 1. 1 . pf. ,E , ,LJ mv- ,r. , U. . I gi Q4 4 , . 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