Laurel Valley High School - Laurel Yearbook (New Florence, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1950 volume:

Dedication JACK E. MARLEY Three years of intimate association have revealed to us those qualities of unfailing patience, ready help, and unlimited friendliness which we have come to admire and esteem. In the student mind, he is many things, all of them outstanding--but chief among his many qualities, he is a wise counselor and an able teacher. Because of the intense loyalty he has given to our athletic growth and be- cause no student has ever gone from his classroom without a greater respect for his fellow man and a finer view of life, we dedicate, in all fondness and thankfulness, this fifth volume of the LAUREL to Mr. Jack Marley. Jjftrv 3- School Board LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. James Hyson , Mr. Ralph Spory, Mr. Schneider. Mr. Gn .a Sigmund, Mr. Harry Hepner. Absent--Mr. Harry Ruffner. HERBERT E. SCHNEIDER Supervising Principal B. S. M. Ed. Bloomsburg State Teachers College Penn State Sc iencc. Faculty JACK E. MARLEY B. S. Indiana State Teachers College P.O.D., English, Physical Education. 5 MRS. IRENE BEARD B.S. University of Pittsburgh Indiana State Teachers College Geography, History, Art. MRS. ELNORA CHISNELL B. S. in Education University of Pittsburgh Indiana State Teachers College English, Latin. MRS. CLARA GOODWIN B. S. Indiana State Teachers College Home Economics, Science. MRS. MILDRED MABON B. S. University of Pittsburgh Indiana State Teachers College Commercial Subjects. MRS. PEARL MONTGOMERY A. B. University of Pittsburgh Columbia University Indiana State Normal School Mathematics. MRS. GLADYS SUPER A. B. Westminster College University of Pittsburgh Music. BERT FISHER Hezzic'' President 4 Secretary 3 “The Skeleton Walks Tattletale Varsity Club 3,4 Keynote r Staff 2 Football 1,£,3,4 Baseball 1,2 Basketball 1,3,4 Laurel Staff 4 MYRNA LAY TUN Me rt Ligonier High School 1,2 Secretary 4 “The Skeleton Walks “Tattletale Home Economics Club 3 Chorus 3 Cheerleader 4 Pep Club 4 Laurel Stall 4 DAVID BENNETT Dave Treasurer 3,4 Tattletale Commercial Club 2 Press Club 3,4 Keynoter Staff 3,4 Laurel Staff 4 EUGENE T. BORING Gene Commercial Club 2 Football 3.4 “Tattletale 4 Press Club 3.4 Varsity Club 4 RAY BORING Amos Tattletale Commercial Club DALLAS C. CALDWELL Dallie Commercial Club i Press Club 3,4 Tattletale Keynoter Staff 3,4 Chorus 3,4 8 WINIFRED DeWITT ••Freddie Keynoter Staff 2,3,4 Press Club 3,4 Laurel Staff 4 Commercial Club 2 Home Economics Club 1,2,4 Chorus 1 Verse Speaking 1 The Skeleton Walks Tattletale Pep Club 4 JOHN DICK Johnny Treasurer 1 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Football 2,3,4 Baseball 1,2 Verse Speaking 1 Chorus 2,3,4 Laurel Staff 4 Keynoter Staff 1 ••Tattletale” GEORGE GLESSNER “Watson Football 2,3,4 Athletic Club 2,3,4 Tattletale JUNE GREGG ••Junie” Secretary 2 Forensic 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Cheerleader Commercial Club 2 Home Economics Club 1.4 Keynoter Staff 3,4 Laurel Staff The Skeleton Walks •Tattletale LILA HE MING Chorus 1 Verse Speaking 1 Home Economics Club 1,2,3,4 Home Economics Secretary 4 Keynoter Staff 3,4 Press Club 3 •Tettleta’e Laurel Staff 4 GLADYS HILL Hap Treasurer 2 Press Club 2.3 Keynoter Staff 1.2,3 Home Economics Club 1.2 Laurel Staff 1.2,4 Pep Club The Skeleton Walks Tattletale 4 9 KENNETH HOLLEN ••Kenny” Football 3,4 ‘Tattletale 4 Varsity Club 4 MARY LU KEITH “Lulu” Verse Speaking 1 Chorus 1.2,3,4 Press Club 3,4 Commercial Club 2 Tattletale” 4 Home Economics 1.4 Forensic 1.2,3,4 Keynoter Staff 3.4 JOHN MOORE •‘Digger Vice-President 1.2 Football 1.2.3.4 Basketball 1.3 Baseball 1.2 Varsity Club 2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 3,4 Commercial Club 2 Tbe Skeleton Walks” 3 “Tattletale” 4 MARY O’SHELL •‘Dootsie” Chorus 1.3,4 Home Economics Club 1,2,3,4 Home Economics Secretary 3 Home Economics President 4 Commercial Club 2 Press Club 3,4 Keynoter Staff 3,4 Laurel Staff 4 “The Skeleton Walks” 3 ••Tattletale 4 GERALD OVERDORFF Jerry Commercial Club 2 Press Club 3.4 Student Council 3 Chorus 2.3.4 Tattletale 4 PHYLLIS REHN Pud” Chorus 1.2.3 Laurel Staff 4 Keynoter Staff 2.3.4 Press Club 3,4 Commercial 2 Pep Club 4 Home Economics 1 .2.3,4 Home Economics Pre sident 3 Home Economics Vice- President 4 The Skeleton Walks 3 Tattletale 4 i 10 BEVERLY RIDDELL “Bev“ Secretary 1 Verse Speaking 1 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Home Economics Club 1,2 Home Economics Secretary 1 Home Economics President 2 Laurel Staff 1,4 Keynoter Staff 1,2,3,4 Press Club 3,4 Press Club President 3,4 “Tattletale 4 Pep Club 4 EDWARD SUTTER STANLEY THAYER “Ed “Stan President 1 2,3 Basketball 1.2.3.4 Forensic 1.2.3,4 Chorus 3.4 Forensic President 3 Forensic 2,3.4 Forensic Secretary and “The Skeleton Walks 3 Treasurer 4 “Tattletale” 4 Varsity Club 3.4 Laurel Staff 4 Keynoter Staff 1.2.3.4 Laurel Staff 3.4 “Tattletale 4 SENIOR CALENDAR October 20.....................................................Senior Amateur Show December 15-16........................................... Senior Play •‘Tattletale” February 22...............................................Senior Supper March 24...............................................Senior Assembly May ....................................................Junior-Senior Prom May 21.......................................................Baccalaureate May .........................................................Commencement II Senior Class History As I gaze into my round crystal ball, a scene of many years ago appears from the mist. Ah! The picture is quite clear now. I see a group of excited boys and girls entering a school building four years ago. This strange scene disappears and another fills my crystal. This scene shows these same boys and girls in a classroom. These are the quiet and studious Freshmen who never do anything besides their school work and they don’t do this too often. Now the scenes are moving one after another. Class officers are being elected. The vision which appears now shows Edward Sutter, presi- dent; John Moore, vice-president; Beverly Riddell, secretary; and Kenneth Raymond, treasurer. Their advisor is Mrs. Elsie Kendall. During this year the class acquired June Gregg. Now these boys and girls are returning as Sophomores and they are one year closer to becoming dignified Seniors (this is their goal) and this year they get to sit in front of the Seniors in assembly. This year I see the Sophomores more matured and active in school activities. They chose as their guiding lights: Edward Sutter, president; John Moore, vice-president; June Gregg, secretary; and Gladys Hill, treas- urer. Mrs. Pearl Montgomery kept them on the straight and narrow road toward be- coming Seniors. The class had a magazine campaign but they failed to achieve the set goal and lost to the Juniors. One very humorous incident comes to me in the crystal ball. 1 see two boys dancing in room six. Why they seem to be moving right through the wall. This was Dave Bennett and Johnny Moore. Mr. Holliday gave the boys the privilege of making repairs. This class contributed Bert Fisher, Johnny Dick, and Johnny Moore to the football team. The next flash is the Idewild school picnic, a high light of the school term. Report cards are given out shortly after this and the “what- used-to-be” Sophomores are now Juniors! Time does fly. Flash! Flash! It is now September and back to school go the happy carefree students to resume their studies. For the first few months the Juniors are very in- terested in football. They sent Bert Fisher, “Digger” Moore, Johnny Dick, “Stew” O’Shell, Eugene Boring, and Kenneth Hollen out to fight for the blue and gold. Edward Sutter and Bob Brant were managers of the team. The class tried many ways to raise money for the treasury. Officers elected were Edward Sutter, president; Stew O’Shell, vice-president; Bert Fisher, secretary; Dave Bennett, treasurer. Mr. Marley advised this group. Two new students, Myrna Layton and Florence Caporali, settled in the little community of New Florence. This class presented the play, “The Skeleton Walks”, under the guiding hand of Mr. Marley. This was a great success. One of the greatest high lights was their Junior-Senior Prom held at the White Star Hotel in Jennerstown. Here could be seen many happy couples dancing and--well, dancing. In my crystal ball appears once again the scene of the empty school building during the summer months. Many students went to work this summer. Then in Septem- ber they returned for the last time. They had finally reached their Senior year to which they had aspired. George Glessner now belonged to the Senior Class. The group elected the following officers: President, Stew O’Shell; vice-president, Bert Fisher; secretary, Myrna Layton; and treasurer, Dave Bennett. This class, as I can see in my crystal ball, has several men on the football team. They are Bert Fisher, Johnny Dick, “Digger” Moore, Kenny Hollen, Gene Boring, George Glessner, and Stew O’Shell. June Gregg and Myrna Layton were selected as cheerleaders. Their next successful move was the presentation of the play, “Tattletale”, under the direction of Mrs. Elnora Chisnell, class advisor. This was a big success and the class presented to Mrs. Chisnell two dozen red roses. My crystal ball informs me that the Seniors are trying to earn money this year. On February 22, the mothers, with the aid of many town people, held a meat- loaf supper for the benefit of the class. Then came the Junior-Senior Prom with all the pretty belles and their beaus. Everyone seems to be having fun according to the inform- ation given me by my crystal ball. And now I very distinctly see a handsome group of young men and women in blue caps and gowns. It is May 26, the Seniors’ graduation night. Many tears of happiness and of sadness are shed. The Seniors bid farewell to teachers and underclassmen. 12 Senior Class Prophecy Hello there! Here I am miles from New Florence, and I run into an'old classmate. Why I don’t believe I’ve seen you since 1950, the year we graduated. That was twenty years ago. Although I must say, twenty years has done wonders for you, dearie. Say, this is a good chance to try out my new cyclovision set. Come with me; we’re going to see for ourselves just exactly where our former classmates are and what they are doing at the present time. Be careful coming in the door; don’t hit your head on that sidewalk. Ah me, sometimes I wish things were the same as they were back in “50”. This ultra-modern world is a little too much for me. Goodness, that son of mine has been in the supply room again. I simply cannot make him understand that he must leave his father’s hydrogen bombs alone. Here we are, and this is my cyclovision set. Watch the screen carefully; I’m dialing a name now. Behold a nurse bending over a patient. Since when has a kiss been considered a form of medical treat- ment? Yes, it’s June Gregg. Listen! She has just told him that he was getting chork pops, coast and toffee for lunch. That looks like Phyllis Rehn who just came in with his tray, and it is. There is only one explanation for this; Phyllis is a nurse, too. She looks very neat in her white cap and uniform. At least the patient seems to think so. Our picture is changing now. Let’s see. Who can this be ? It’s Dallas Caldwell, a secretary. I see he’s found himself a lady boss. He looks quite happy sitting on her lap while he is taking shorthand notes. Here's Bert Fisher. He is a sport s announcer on television. His extra- ordinary gift of gab, the dread of the teachers in the old days, has certainly been of avail to him. Did you hear what he has just announced concerning Johnny Moore ? He said Johnny scored 17 points for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Los Angeles Rams. I wonder if Johnny still eats, sleeps, and talks football. In the dough, pastry dough naturally, we find Ed Sutter. He did make the grade in baking and he looks as if he likes his job very much. I wonder if that is his own wedding cake he is decorating ? Now appears one of the greatest scientists in the world today, Stanley Thayer. I have even heard it remarked that he ranks second to Einstein. I wonder what big secret invention he is working on now. Into the picture comes his assistant, and it is none other than Gladys Hill. This girl really went places since she graduated. Let’s see who went into the teaching field. Here is New Florence, and we see an attractive high school. Inside we see Beverly Riddell teaching a home economics class. She looks very happy at this type of work, and I am sure she is. Now across the street in the grade school we find two elementary teachers, Myrna Layton and Winifred DeWitt. They have decided to teach on the same floor so that they may console each other every time they have a problem. To tell the truth, I think each has a roomful of problems. 13 Now we’ll visit with Mary Lu Keith. Look at her beautiful little brick home with the white picket fence, and doesn’t she have a nice family? Just listen to her sing as she does the dinner dishes. I’m sure she’s very happy. I’m going to turn the dial to Washington, D.C. to see if any of our former classmates are to be found there. In the Pentagon Building we find Lila Heming. She is working there as a very competent typist. By the way, she is smiling. I’ll bet her boss has asked her for a dinner date. That is as good a reason as any for a smile like that. The picture is now changing to the image of Dave Bennett. He has just in- vented a new type of military firearm. He always did want to be a gunsmith and now it is his full time occupation. I see Kenny Hollen and Eugene Boring are in partnership on a western dude ranch. From the looks of their cowboy-like legs, I would say that they have been in this business for some time. I could be wrong. It’s possible that their legs had that odd shape before they went West. At the Y.M.C.A. building we find Mary O’Shell. It seems that she is a life- guard there at the swimming pool. She probably spends the biggest part of her working time guarding her own life. Now before our eyes appears the image of George Glessner, Gorgeous George to the ladies. He has just said, ’’For the past twenty years I have been keeping com- pletely away from the women. I consider this the biggest achievement in my life. I still have money, good looks, and friends, men friends, that is.” Residing in Oklahoma, we find that fabulous oil tycoon, Gerald Overdorff. He has just told his chauffeur to post a sign on the front of his limousine. It is to say, Please do not bow or throw flowers.” Gerald always was the modest type. Now our machine is turning to the high seas, and we see a huge battleship cruising along at a fast rate of speed. Standing at the helm and proudly looking straight ahead is Rear Admiral John Dick. He haughtily orders a lowly swabbie to run down to the kitchen and bring him something to eat. Even if his position in the world has changed, his appetite has not. 1 don’t seem to be able to recognize this person. I can’t remember of any- one in our class having bushy eyebrows like that. I know now; it’s Ray Boring, President of the United Mine Workers Union. I had completely forgotten that this brilliant, ambitious man had taken the place of the former president, John L. Lewis. Our picture is now fading and so ends a very pleasant afternoon. We have just seen for ourselves how outstanding each member ?f the class of ”50” is. I’m sure that each one is very happy in his chosen work and will continue to be suc- cessful in the future. 14 Last Will and Testament of The Senior Class of 1950 We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty, of New Florence High School, county of Westmoreland, state of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind and body, hereby publish our last will and testament, I. To the teachers we leave our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all they have done for us. II. To the Juniors we leave the new school building. May it never burn down. III. To the Sophomores we leave our ability to make money. As if we ever had any. IV. To the Freshmen we leave our initative and hard work which got us through high school (by the skin of our teeth). V. We, as individuals, wish to leave the following characteristics. May they be used to a good advantage: Lila Heming: Her candy eating ability to any Junior. Stanley Thayer: His shorthand ability to a likely P.O.D. student. John Dick: His number forty chest to Duane Robb. David Bennett: His artistic ability to Sara Jane Hurst. Mary Lu Keith: Her long walk to school to Janet Trexler. Winifred DeWitt: Her height to “Shorty” Carney. Phyllis Rehn: Ten pounds to Sally Trexler. Beverly Riddell: Her treasured Physics book to anyone who wants it. Edward Sutter: His big feet to Larry Cavanaugh. Myrna Layton: Her “man-getting” technique to Sandra Trimble. Gladys Hill: Her careful driving to Tony Fabrizio. June Gregg: Her violent temper to Mary Fitzpatrick. Kenneth Hollen: His dimple to Joann Galbraith. Mary O’Shell: Her blonde curls to Betty Heap. Bert Fisher: His wolfish attitude toward women to Harry Boring. Gerald Overdorff: His speedy typing to Alberta Boring. Eugene Boring: He just wants to leave. John Moore: His gridiron technique to Bill Merritt. Dallas Caldwell: His office boy position to anyone who qualifies. George Glessner: His ability and love for music to “Lemon” Heming. Ray Boring; His ability to sleep on hardwood desks to “Pickle” Heming. 15 er During the course of the year the Juniors and the Sophomores competed in a magazine campaign. The Juniors won because of the won- derful selling of Dick Galbraith. Then on Feb- ruary 24, the Class Play, “Quit Your Kidding”, was presented. From the proceeds of these activities, the annual Junior-Senior Prom was held May 19 at Green Gables. Juniors CLASS OFFICERS President............................Sally Trexlei Vice-President..............Alberta Boring Secretary............ . . . Janet Trexler Treasurer....................Ella McAdams When the Juniors entered the little red 5choolhouse in September, there were nine girls and five boys. FIRST ROW: Left to Right: S. Trexler, S. Hurst. N. Robb, M. Pribelsky. E. McAdams, M. Fitzpatrick, A. Boring, B. Heap. SECOND ROW: J. Trexler, N. Killen, L. Cavanaugh, Dick Galbraith, Doug Galbraith. C. Eisaman. MontRomery. 17 Sophomores President...............Sandra Trimble Vice-President...........Duane Carney Secretary...............Evelyn Cushman Treasurer..................Nancy Swank The Sophomores with ten girls and twelve boys were the largest class in the high school. The main activity of the year was the magazine campaign which the Juniors won. An assembly program was presented on Marchl7, 1950. A play, “Billy’s First Date”, was the main attraction. Mr. Marley was the home room advisor. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Left to Right: P. Rehn, G. Boring, T. Chesla, F. Spare, S. Trimble, L. Galbraith, E. Cushman, N. Swank, P. Heap. C. Heming, H. Boring, A. Gable, F. McCullough, E. Heming, K. Lighthall, Mr. Marley. D. Carney, P. Robb, T. Fabrizio, C. Fitzpatrick, J. Heming, H. Horrell. 18 Freshmen In January the Freshmen welcomed Ronnie Ruffner to their class. The class membership now stood at twenty-one. President......................paul Wallace Vice-President..............William Merritt Secretary................Rosemary Pribclsky Treasurer.....................Sally Graffius The Freshmen started “things’ a poppin around school with their hayride in October. They had a Christmas party in the Home Economics room in the form of a covered dish luncheon and everyone had great fun exchanging gifts. The next big event on the calendar was the skating party at Skateland, Johnstown. On February 17, the Freshmen presented a minstrel show for their assembly program. Mrs. Clara Jane Goodwin, class advisor, very capably guided the group. FIRST ROW: Left to Right: J. Pribclsky. H. Galbraith, C. Livengood, S. Graffius, W. McKendree, R. Pribclsky, J. Miller. SECOND ROW: N. Igo, D. Hall, A. Kcclcr, P. Sutter, B. Merritt, J. Galbraith, Mrs. Goodwin. THIRD ROW: J. Cooke, L. Rummel, N. Shannon, P. Wallace, O. Boring, T. Hollen, M. Beard. 19 Eighth and Seventh Grades FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Left to Right: W. Kisamore, L. Martin, V. Heming, R. Haire, D. Henderson, V. Spare, S. Igo. F. Cunningham, S. Heap, E. James, L. Keith, J. Sigmund, D. Boring, N. Heming, J. Kim, Mrs. Beard. J. Henderson, G. Beal, P. Atkins, L. Boring, N. Boring, R. Robinson, B. Boring. FIRST ROW: Left to Right: I. Cunningham, S. Horrell, D. Haire, L. Fortune, R. Snyder, N. Hollcn, R. Heming. SECOND ROW: Left to Right: H. Atwell, Ronald Blattenberger, B. Kinzey, R. Thayer, N. Heming, P. Atkins, Roy Blattenberge r, Mrs. Mabon. 20 The Squad FIRST ROW: SECONi) ROW: Left to Right: Coach .lack Marley, J. Cook. I). Robb, Ci. Shetler, G. Glessner, T. Boske, T. FabriMO, I). McIntyre, B. Merritt, B. Cable. C. Heming, C. Klodell, I). LaMantia, I). Galbraigh. A. Keeler. I. Brentlmger. B. Fish� r, I. Dirk. E. Bennett. E. Sutter, Manager. K. Hollen, S. O’Shell, J. Cartarella, L. Cavanaugh, I). Bennett. R. Antonio, I. E. Boring. J. Luggie. Moore, THIRD ROW- Varsity Squad rv OJ LINE BACKF1ELD: Left to Right. Kenneth Hollen, R. End; Allen Keeler, R. End; Stewart O’Shell. R. Tackle; Dean McIntyre, R. Guard; Douglas Galbraith, Center; John Dick, L. Guard; Eugene Boring, L. Tackle; Donald Bennett, L. End; Rudolph Antonia, L. End. George Glessner, R. Half; Bert Fisher, Quarterback; Dominick LaMantia, R. Half; Joseph Luggie, Fullback; John Moore, L. Half. Senior Stars BERT FISHER JOHNNY MOORE GEORGE GLESSNER JOHNNY DICK “STEW” O'SHELL EUGENE BORING DEAN MclNTYRE KENNETH HOLLEN La.MANTIA 24 Football Summary New Florence--19 Avonmore—20 On September 17, Avonmore arrived at New Florence to gain revenge for the defeat of the preceding year. They did just that but a mighty slim victory it was, for the Wol- verines dropped the game by only one point. New Florence —19 Dale--0 On September 24 the Wolverines traveled to the Point Stadium to meet the Purple Raiders of Dale. Capitalizing on an early break. New Florence went on to score their first victory of the year and the first one over Dale in three years. New Florence--13 Pine Twp.--6 On October 1 Pine Twp. came to New Florence with big hopes of victory in return for the lacing handed them last year by the Wolverines. The result of the game was 13-6. The final score showed a loss for Pine Twp. and another win for the Wolverines. New Florence--12 Commodore—7 The Wolverines, who were idle during the week of October 3, spent considerable time in preparation for Commodore whom they were to meet on the 15th of October. The extra effort and untiring practice that the boys underwent during this idle week paid off as they chalked up their third victory by defeating Commodore. New Florence--!) Armagh—26 On October 22 because of injuries and lack of confidence, the Wolverines were politely turned back by the Blue and White of Armagh by the score of 26-0. New Florence--0 South Woodbury Twp.--0 On October 29, South Woodbury Twp. came to New Florence to meet the Wolverines under the lights. After a long and hard fought battle in the first, half, the Wolverines re- tired to their locker room determined to break the 0-0 deadlock in the second half. Since neither team was able to overcome the other’s defense, no one could reach pay dirt and as a result the game ended in a 0-0 tie. New Florence--14 Clymer--6 On November 1 the Wolverines—hampered by snow, rain and an excess of mud-- romped over the Clymer eleven by a score of 14-6 on the loser’s field. This was the final game of the 1949 season and it added the fourth team to New Florence’s win column against two defeats and one tie. 1949 Results New Florence - -19 Avonmore------------20 New Florence - -19 Dale-----------------0 New Florence - -13 Pine Twp.------------6 New Florence--12 Commodore----------- 7 New Florence-- 0 South Woodbury Twp.- 0 New Florence--14 Clymer---------------6 New Florence— 0 Armagh------------ 26 1950 Schedule September 16 Avonmore-----------------------------Away 23 Dale----------------------------------Away 30 Open October 7 Black Lick Twp.--------------------- Home 14 Commodore-----------------------------Home 21 Armagh----------------------------- --Home 27 South Woodbury Twp.-------------------Home November 4 Clymer-------------------------------Home 25 Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT: Janet Trexler, Alberta Boring, Margaret Beard, Myrna Layton, June Gregg. Pep Club 26 Sept. 6 Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 11 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. 29 Nov. 4 Nov. 18 Nov. 21 -22 Nov. 22 -23 Nov. 22- -27 Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 15' -16 Dec. 23 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 27 Feb. 14 Feb. 17 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 24 Mar. 10 Mar. 14 Mar. 17 Mar. 24 Mar. 31 Apr. 5 Apr. 11 Apr. 21 Apr. 25 Apr. 28 May 16 May 19 May 21 May 26 May 30 June 1 June 2 School Calendar School opens—everything nice and clean. Football! Avonmore—EO, N.F.H.S.--19. Sophomore--Junior magazine campaign opened. Victory!! N.F.H.S.--19, Dale--0. N.F.H.S.--13, Pine Twp.--6. Look nice for the Laurel pictures. N.F.H.S.--12, Commodore--?, Movie--”The Enchanted Forest”. Reward Day--Report cards out. Senior Amateur Show. Jazz Band won first prize. Pennsylvania Week Assembly by the seventh grade. Armagh--26, New Florence--0 ?????‘ ?09 Seventh grade supper. South Woodbury Twp.--0, N.F.H.S.--0. Movie--”Junior Miss”. N.F.H.S.--14, Clymer--6. Movie--”Jack London”. Student Congress for NFL at Greensburg. Teachers’ Institute and break for us weary students. Thanksgiving Vacation. Who ate the most turkey? Safety Program--Movie and lecture by state patrolman. Report cards again. Seniors all passed. Senior Play, “Tattletale”. John Dick was great as the pesky brother. Christmas vacation starts. Chorus presents fine program. School again. 8:30 comes too early. Pictures!! Watch the birdie. Do we have some convicts? Seventh grade assembly--one-act play. Report cards. Teachers like red ink. Armagh Minstrel sponsored by Junior Class. Freshman assembly--Minstrel. Bill Merritt was the interlocutor. Work on new school building starts. Happy day for us. Senior supper. Thanks, Mothers and everyone. Junior Play--”Quit Your Kidding”. Larry made a beautiful girl. Report cards. We get these too often. Navy and Senior boys converse. Sophomore assembly--one-act play. Senior assembly--radio program. Movie--”In Old Chicago”. Easter vacation. Music department presents program. School convenes. Everyone happy to be back. Junior assembly. Report cards. Who got F's? Senior Amateur Show. Movie--”A Bell for Adano”. Junior-Senior Prom at Green Gables. Baccalaureate at Methodist Church. Commencement. Seniors surely looked lovely. Memorial Day. School picnic at Idlewild. Last day of school. Good Luck, Seniors. 28 r The Laurel Staff SEATED: Sally Trexler, Edward Sutter, Stewart O'Shell, Beverly Riddell, June Gregg, Winifred DeWitt, Lila Heming, John Dick, Mary Lu Keith, Phyllis Rehn. STANDING: Mrs. Chisnell, Myrna Layton, Mrs. Mabon, Gladys Hill, Stanley Thayer, Eugene Boring, John Moore, Bert Fisher, David Bennett. LAUREL STAFF Editor.............. Assistant Editor. . . Business Manager. . Sports Editor........ Photography......... Art Editor........... Circulation Managers Advertising Editors. Copy Editors . Edward Sutter . Sally Trexler . . Bert Fisher . . John Moore . . . Gladys Hill Myrna Layton . Dave Bennett . . . June Gregg Beverly Riddell . . . . John Dick Stanley Thayer Eugene Boring Winifred DeWitt Lila Heming Mary Lu Keith Phyllis Rehn Mary O’Shell 29 The Keynoter Staff FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW : THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: S. Trexier, E. Sutter, A. Boring, P. Rehn. D. Caldwell, P. Wallace, C. Fitzpatrick, D. Bennett, G. Overdorff, P. Rehn, E, Boring, B. Brant, S, Trimble, M. Pribelsky, J. Gregg,1 E. Cushman. D. Carney, Mrs.Chisnell, Mrs. Mabon, S. Hurst, M. Keith, L. Heming, B. Riddell W. DeWitt. KEYNOTER STAFF Editor................ Assistant Editor , , , , Layout Editor.......... Assistant Layout Editor Sports Editor.......... Art Editor.............. Reporte rs............. T ypists. Printers. . . Advisor. . . Com. Advisor . Edward Sutter Alberta Boring . . Phyllis Rehn Marie Pribelsky . Edward Sutter . David Bennett .Beverly Riddell June Gregg Evelyn Cushman Sally Trexier Sandra Trimble Duane Carney , Winifred DeWitt Lila Heming Mary Lu Keith Mary O’Shell Eugene Boring Dallas Caldwell Jerry Overdorff Philip Rehn . . Mrs. Chisnell , . . Mrs. Mabon 30 Girls’ Chorus FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: FIFTH ROW: SIXTH ROW: Left to Right: B. Kinzey, J. Gregg. I. Cunningham. P. Atkins. B. Boring, N. Heming. T. Chesla, A. Boring, N. Igo, R. Pribelsky, S. Graffius, J. Trexler, B. Heap, E. McAdams, B. Riddell. S. Horrell, W. Kisamore, N. Robb, S. Hurst, M. Pribelsky, E. Cushman, S. Trexler, S. Trimble, P. Rehn, M. Beard. G. Hill, J. Sigmund, S. Heap, J. Miller, P. Sutter, J. Galbraith, C. Livengood, L. Fortune. S. Igo, L. Martin, M. Fitzpatrick, N. Shannon, P. Atkins, E. James, L. Galbraith. V. Heming, L. Keith, M. Keith, G. Boring, V. Spare, D. Henderson. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings the Girls’ Chorus under the direction of fylrs. Gladys Super meets in the auditorium at 8:15. Requirement for membership is only an interest in music. The chorus has become a necessary part of our school activities. Noticeable improvement has been made since the organization of the group in September. The chorus sang at the Christmas and Easter Assemblies. 31 Juniors and Seniors Home Economics Club STANDING: SEATED: M. O’Shell, P. Rehn, L. Heming, M. Pribelsky, S. J. Hurst, M. Keith, Mrs. Goodwin. B. Heap, E. McAdams, J. Gregg, W. DeWitt, J. Heming. STANDING: D. Henderson, J. Sigmund, V. Heming, N. Boring, N. Shannon, F. Spare, L. Boring, J. Kim, S. Heap, J. Galbraith, C. Livengood, R. Pribelsky, L. Martin, J. Miller. SEATED: W. Kisamore, P. Sutter, P. Atkins, E. James, S. Igo, B. Boring, S. Graffius, M. Beard. Extreme Front. L. Keith and N. Igo. 32 P. O. D. Class FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Left to Right, Front to Back: K. Hoilen, G. Overdorff, M. O’Shell, L. Heming, J. Gregg, D. Bennett, G. Glessner, J. Dick. D. Caldwell, W. DeWitt, M. Keith, M. Layton, J. Moore, R. Boring, S. Thayer. B. Fisher, G. Hill, P. Rehn. B. Riddell, E. Sutter, S. O’Shell, E. Boring, Mr. Marie Standing. Forensic Club FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: FIFTH ROW: Right to Left: S. O’Shell, S. Graffius. E. Sutter. J. Gregg. S. Trexler, P. Sutter, N. Igo. E. Cushman. W. DeWitt, B. Heap, S. Trimble, S. Thayer. R. Pribelsky, M. Keith, M. Beard. Mrs. ChisneU, J. Trexler. 33 THE BIG BOSS We welcome to our fold as super- vising principal, Mr. Herbert Schneider. The smile is probably the result of knowing that the new building will be com- pleted for the 1950-1951 term. UNSUNG HERO Quiet and reserved, our janitor. Bill Simpson, answers the call for a jack-of-all- trades. Whether a football field is to be lined or a requisition for supplies is to be filled, he answers his calls with a smile. THE PHYSICS CLASS Every morning at 10:30, fourteen students start for room X wishing that thi great physicists had kept their theories t themselves. Under the direction of Mr. Schneider these future scientists mai every effort to understand the principles of rising gases and falling bodies. 34 c futoq zafifii 36 The Senior Class of 1950 thanks these contributors for their generous support. SPECIAL PATRONS R. S. Wagner Dr. D. R. Shupe Mrs. Lorraine Robinson Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Somers Fred E. Slick, Postmaster Elizabeth Lynch PATRONS Ruth McHail J. E. Marley Mary Horrell Florence Brinker Bill Simpson Betty B. Trimble Mrs. Gladys Super Warren Hall, Jr. Mrs. Clara Donahue Mrs. Mildren Mabon Warren Hall, Sr. Mrs. Bert Wagner Mrs. Pearl Montgomery Mrs. C. J. Goodwin Mrs. George Glessner A Friend Joan Martin Herbert E. Schneider Mrs. Irene Beard Mrs. Zelma Riddell Mrs. Elnora Chisnell Diana Salta re lli Mrs. Tony Saltarelli “Fat” Johns “Ollie” Martin A Friend Kathryn E. Neil Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Campbell C. Clifford Trexler, Jr. Paul Wallace Mrs. R. R. Robb A Friend George T. Hutchison A Friend Dorothy Graff Mrs. Mary Geary Mrs. C. Bracken F. W. Clawson Donna Mack Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Hackett Mary Elizabeth Boyle Mrs. Belle Love Roy Caldwell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Smith H. H. Horrell, Sr. Henry Horrell, Jr. A Friend A Friend Ethel Henderson Frank Rehn, Jr. Ila Jane Wingard Mrs. N. B. McClung A Friend W. D. Gable Cyril Heming Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rummel A Friend Mrs. James McNeil John Galbraith Paul Kinzey George Glessner Ada Kinzey Daryl Wagner A Friend Maire Pribelsky J. H. Hysong 38 GRADUATES OF 1950 GLOOSSER BROS. CONGRATULATE YOU AND WISHES EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU A WELL ROUNDED, SUCCESSFUL AND USEFUL CAREER. WE FEEL SURE THAT YOU WILL CARRY INTO YOUR FUTURE THE SAME IDEAS THAT HAVE MADE YOU A SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE. IF AT ANY TIME THE GLOSSER BROS. STORE CAN BE OF SERVICE TO YOU LET US KNOW AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS CLOSSER BROTHERS CORNER FRANKLIN LOCUST STS. - JOHNSTOWN, PA. 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