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

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Our Laurel Valley Hit - The Washington Trip The Washington Trip, an educational as well as a very enjoyable feature, starred the entire Senior cast. The dates for this performance were May third, fourth, fifth, and sixth. To those who visit Washington alone, as families, or as groups like our own, there are those objects that the professional guide or a resident of Washington insists cannot be missed. We agree ! The experiences of the trip have been the thrill of thousands. The Seniors of Laurel Valley Joint High School were no exception. The scene of this great event opens on May third at the break of dawn. Waiting at the steps of Laurel Valley was a Greyhound chariot to carry the Seniors on their dreamed of trip. This is one time that the bus driver didn't have to wait for any tardy Senior. As soon as all the passengers and luggage were inside the bus, the students shouted, Via Washington! As the bus roiled to its destination, the students saw sights that will never be forgotten. There wasn't one point of interest missed by the wide-eyed students. Not one person had time for a snooze. Arriving at their hotel in Washington, the students were so excited that they didn't know what to do first. Under the guidance of Dr. J. C, Kradel they finally were settled in their rooms. Activity never ceased. There was so much to see and talk about. After making themselves look as neat as a pin, the students were eager to start on the tours planned for the Seniors of Laurel Valley. The Capitol of the United States--imposing in size and architecture, but of greater importance as the place where world decisions are democratically made--was eagerly visited by the enthusiastic group. Among other sites viewed by the Seniors was the Supreme Court Building, a structure symbolic of the justice of our nation. Included among the sight-seeing trips was the great white executive mansion. The White House, which is located on Pennsylvania Avenue. This avenue is traveled by more important world leaders than any other street. Another stop was the Library of Congress, which is visited by thousands every year. This library contains the largest collection of books, periodicals, and papers in the world. An amusing stop was the National Zoologicial Gardens. This zoo holds a wide variety of animals. Students who were interested in the Navy were fascinated by the Navy Yard and all its ships and submarines. Other interesting places that were visited by the Seniors were the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of Art, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Cathedral, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Seniors were thrilled every moment of their trip. All this was made possible by the efforts of their director, Dr. Kradel and the co-operation of the five districts in the jointure. The class of '54 will never forget this experience. Their school year couldn't have ended in a nicer way than with this trip to the Capitol of the United States --Washington, D. C. 25

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Fall Festival Part of our production this year was the annual Fall Festival which was held on November 6th and 7th, There were various types of exhibits about the school building. Commercial exhibits were set up in the auditorium by Joe DiRinaldo, the Kinzey Lumber Company, and the Stanley Home Products Company. The library was the scene for a large antique display. Some of the pieces of glassware were nearly two hundred years old. An exhibit of guns containing a rifle from the Civil War interested many of the men. Many of these antiques were contributed for exhibition by Miss Love Johnson, Mr. Ralph Wagner, and the Dushanes. A special part of this display was placed in a tent at the right side of the school building. This compared a 1914 Maxwell with a 1954 Plymouth submitted by Mr. Seeley Magnani. In the Home Economics room there was a Needlework exhibit. Many beautiful crocheted, tatted, and embroidered pieces were displayed along with knitted goods and quilts. The auditorium was also the scene for many other entertaining booths including a fish pond, a weight guessing, pennypitch, and READER'S DIGEST FUN FARE books. The P. T. A. held a large sale of baked goods both nights. The class awarded three turkeys, a talking doll, and a wagon to people holding the lucky tickets. Leda Mae McGraw won the talking doll and Charles McAdams won the wagon. In room two free movies were shown. One of these was Walt Disney's Seal Island. The cafeteria was decorated as Neptune's Garden Cafe where delicious refreshments were served. The main feature on the menu was the submarine sandwich. Along with these sandwiches, pastries, ice cream and soft drinks were sold. The entire class participated in this activity and appreciated the co-operation of those who helped make the Fall Festival a success. 24

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Production Schedule August September October November 10 December January February March April May 31 Teachers meet in the morning, but we lucky students don't report until one o'clock .. . We greet old and new friends. 1 HOT I Thermometer stands at 97 degrees... Do you remember? 2 Still worse... 99 degrees today. 3 The extreme heat caused an early dismissal at two o'clock... Let's have higher temperatures. 4 Our first assembly... Cheerleaders give forth with peppy yells... Mr. Beck and Mr. Bouldin speak to student body. 7 Labor Day--A rest for the bookworms. 9 Junior Class rings arrive... Let's see. ..UUMPH, pretty. 11 Cheerleaders' assembly. .. Mr. Fisher leaves us. 14 Jim Irwin suffers a broken collarbone... A result of football practice. I 5 Fire drill. .. only practice. .. No cause for alarm. 21 Two new teachers join us, Mr. Hall, mathematics; Miss Petraca, Home Economics student teacher. .. Magazine Campaign gets underway. 22 LAUREL pictures... We took lots of time to arrive back in class after being snapped. 23 Margaret Hunter brings her pet turtle to school... Where was it hidden at 8:30 A.M. ??? 24 First P. T. A. meeting.... M rs. Beard speaks about her trip to Cuba. 25 Senior Fall Jamboree.. .A good time was enjoyed by all. 30 A nurse speaks to the girls about her profession... we enjoyed her talk. 5 A successful magazine campaign closes. .. Three lucky salesmen receive awards. 9 Sophomore dance in our gym... Big crowd. 14 More LAUREL pictures... Now everyone look this way. ..Show those pretty faces. 15 Sophomores of room 14, winners of magazine campaign, enjoy an ice cream party. ..Did Earl McClure eat the most? 16 Watches presented at an assembly to three high salesmen of the magazine campaign-------James Trimble, Bonnie Austin, and Martha Altimus... Helen Roby won the radio. 20 Another fire drill... Oh! Boy, the teacher just called on me when the alarm sounded. 30 Junior Halloween party in the gym. . .Everyone danced and danced. 31 First day of small game season. .. Who bagged the limit of rabbits??9 2 Call for all boys interested in basketball to report to the gym... Football players are guests of Carol Theater. 6-7 The Seniors' Fall Festival. .. Wonderful submarine sandwiches... Exhibits... Nice profit, too. II Armistice Day Assembly. 12-13 Teachers' Institute... our first vacation from books and homework... Are you sure ? ? ? 19-20 Connie Simpson and Annajane Long join other students in Westmoreland County to sing at County Chorus in New Kensington... We're proud of these gals ! 11 — 12 Senior pictures taken at Cover's Studio. 20 Gas company representative cooks a meal before our eyes...Six weeks ends... Did 1 get a 70? 25 Assembly marks our recognition of Thanksgiving Day. 26-27 Yippee! No school... Did our faculty make a mistake and really let us off??? Who slept the latest? 30 Deer season...! really mean DEAR season. ..We had some poor shots, but it was a happy day with no school. 1 Junior Dance follows United Joint game. 7 The Robe' attracts many of our students... The 10th and 12th grades spend the evening in Johnstown viewing the picture. 11 Varsity-Faculty game... The faculty WON... What happened, boys? 14 Christmas decorations suddenly appear everywhere... Beautiful tree in upper hall. 15 Mr. Beck speaks to Senior P. O. D. class about jointure. 22 Will you ever forget Boyd Deyarmin singing I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus ? Barbara Merritt, Bennie Klodell, and the girls' trio also added their talents to our Christmas program. 23 Oh, happy day! ! At 2:30 we really danced and sang for here is Christmas vacation again. 4 What a day! School again... Everyone showing off new clothes and jewelry, gifts from Santa. 8 Individual school pictures... how we love this... Senior record dance in gym at 8 P.M. 11 Roy Caldwell wins bicycle for naming a new planet in Name The Planet contest... Congratulations, Roy. 19 WE BEAT SOUTHMONT... Roberta Wagner entertained friends. .. Who drank the pickle juice? It is reported that some guests stayed up all night... The next day proved this reporting true... Report cards distributed.. .Some people had all 95's. .. Weren't they lucky! But woe to those people with 70's. 21 Where was Hurst Junior High? 22 Joint Teachers' Meeting... Lucky us! We rated an early dismissal. 23 Mrs. Dorothy Gamble, a home economics student teacher from Indiana State Teachers College, arrives at our school to practice on us or was it vice versa?? 2 I saw my shadow... Did you? 11 Juniors present Teen-Time, their play... Good cast... Fine directing by Miss Cunningham. 22 Freshman skating party at Cicero's in Blairsville. .. End of fourth six week period. 26 Band Concert... Oh ! Those heavenly tunes. 31 Art (Moore Inst.)... My, what clever artists. 9 Senior Class play. .. To be or not to be. .. That is the question. 15 First day of fishing... HOW big? 16 Start of Easter vacation... Oh, happy day! 19 Easter Monday... No school! 30 May Day. .. Keen queen, day a dream ! 4-7 Seniors have Washington Trip... What wonderful memories. 14 Junior-Senior Prom... My, what pretty gowns and handsome fellows. 23 Baccalaureate. .. We don our caps and gowns. 24 School picnic. .. Fun galore I 27 Commencement. .. Seniors bid adieu to teachers and students. 31 Last day of school... Ye old editor wishes everyone a happy summer.