Larksville High School - Lark Yearbook (Larksville, PA)

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K A. D. Iniiiafions 013659 GXQLZ4-3 The Kappa Alpha Delta, a literary society, was founded in Larksville High School on January 17, 1921, the name Kappa Alpha Delta, was taken from three characters of the Greek alphabet, in script K .A. D. Miss Helen O'Connell sponsors this society, whose aim is to inculate in boys and girls the highest ideals of Christian Manhood and Wo- manhood, by encouraging them to seek the best in literary accomplishments. The motto of the society is Knowledge and Wisdom are the Sires of Fame . The colors of the society are Red and White, the flower is a white rose f- symbols of Love and Purity. The badge of the society is a re- gulation pin - a Sterling Silver Book with white enamel and inscribed in red with the characters K. A. D. Membership of the society is limited to Juniors and Seniors of Larksville High School With. an average of B or higher in English scholarship, who show by conduct and application that he or she is worthy to become a literary light of the school. The following were the senior members of the society who had the honor of investing the new members, Dot Abate, Betty Batory, Arlene Benner, Patsy Dougherty, Verna Fine, Peggy Finnegan, Anis Garnet, Eleanor Oliwiany, Anna Onzik, Dot Shimko, Paul Kelly, Thomas Kor- shalla, John McDermott, Myron Steele, Theresa Sabola, Theresa Pastula, John Wright and Ed- ward Zofcin. Every new member had to carry a doll, a broom, a hot water bottle and a lunch pail as standard equipment and bowed to every senior member he couldn't avoid while passing through the halls. The initiations last for two days and are look- ed foreward to every year by the whole student body and especially by the nominated candidates who have to portray some hillarious character dreamed up by a senior member. Every character had to give a performance on the stage during the two day initiations to the great amusement of the jovial audience. Eddie Arnold accompanying himself on his guitar honored us with his rendition of You Call Everybody Darling and he was realistic that he was called on to perform on the follow- ing day. The Katzenjammer Kids showed us a few of their preposterous pranks which they play on their poor defenseless Mama. Cupid demonstrated his fine are of making people fall in love, he even went so far as to pierce the heart of the Old Maid School Tea- cher . She was so flabbergasted that she ran out into the audience and brought up on the stage a boyfriend to make love to. At noon the gym was crowded with spectators to witness more of the initiations. The bumps and bruises received during the hockey game, with a shoe and broomsg were forgotten then but felt afterwards. The blind folded boxers were hilarious and they incited loads of laughter. All the pledges were seated in a circle and induced to sing rock a bye baby while tossing their dolls up into the air, they were accompan- ied by Evelyn and Her Magic Violin.

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LARKSVILLE HIGH BAND Student Council Being one of the most important organizations in our high school, the Student Council depends upon the student body for its success. The words Student Government means careful and proper demorcratic governing one's self, not only in the presence of a teachen but also in his or hex absence or otherwise at all times. The motto of the Student Council is Courage, Courtesy and Culture. The creed of the council is, We, the students of the high school desire ourselves to be: Loyal and obedient to parents, teachers and those in authority. Cheerful and friendly to all. Sportsman - like in athletics. Punctual in meeting our obligations. Courageous in standing up for what is fair and right. Thrifty in caring for public and private prop- erty. Industrious in using our time and opportun- ities. Helpful and courteous to others as we would have them be to us, and faithfully serving our God, our school and our country. The Constitution of the organization was drawn up on February 27, 1947 with Miss Mar- garet Mullins as its sponsor. The council has worked diligently with the faithful cooperation and advice of its sponsor and members Who have done much in solving student problems. The Student Council Officers for 1948-49 were: Presidents ........ ....,....... M yron Steele and Verna Fine Vice-President ...,......... .... . .... .,... ....,. . . .... J e rome Perez Secretary .. ...... .,.... ..,... . . ......,....... .....,, , ,...,, , , Robert Wichl Advisory Board - Arlene Benner, Anna Onzik, Eleanor Oliwiany. Home Room Representatives - Kathleen McDer- mott, Anna Onzik, and Theresa Pastula. The boys of the Student Council who merit it by scholarship and conduct, are assigned a post in the hall and it is their duty to see that orderliness is present on their patrol. The Student Government has adopted a Char- acter Rating System by which the Senior Class is rated: the boy or girl having the highest rat- ing are given an award at Commencement. The Council meets weekly and it is one of its duties to introduce speakers in the auditorium to the student body. It is the hope of the Coun- cil that its endeavors will produce better stu- dents and consequently better citizens.

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