Leechburg High School - Minetas Yearbook (Leechburg, PA)

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EFACU MARY K. CLARKIN, B.S. Alma Mater-Slippery Rocll State T9UClI8T'S College Physical Education, History Freshman Sponsor RUTH VOGEL Alma Mater--University of Pittslzurglt English Eighth Grade Sponsor MELVA P. HOUCHENS Alma Mater-Grove City College History, Civics Seventh Grade Sponsor ADDALENE MANNING Alma Mater-Slippery Roch State Teachefs College Business Training, Writing, Literature, Spelling Seventh Grade Sponsor HELEN HERR, B.S. Alma Mater-Millersville State Teachers Colle Librarian Tri-Hi-Y Sponsor HAIRVEY E. PERRINE, B.S. Alma Mater-lnrliana State Teacliefs College Music Freshman Sponsor ANNA GROVES Alma Mater-Grove City College Mathematics Eighth Grade Sponsor IRMA TEGZES Summer Library at Penn State College Assistant Librarian VICTOR R. BLAUCH, A.B., M.A. Lebanon Valley College Columbia University T. EDWARD TENCH, B.S., M.A. Alma Mater-Grove City College University of Pittsburgh Mathematics RUTH HILL, A.B. Alma Mater-Goucher College Languages Senior Sponsor QB Autumn L T Y KATHRYN E. EBNER, B.S. Alma Mater-lruliana State Teacliefs College Business Education Senior Sponsor MARION ARTMAN, B.S. Alma Mater-lnzliana State Teachers College English ' Sophomore Sponsor JOHN MCCOY, B.S. Alma lVlater-lndiarul State T8GC'l9f.S College Science, Geography Sophomore Sponsor WALTER SLONAKER, B.S. Alma Mater-Washington and Iefferson History, Problems of Democracy Sophomore Sponsor PARKER D. BAKER, B.S. Alma Mater-Ursinus College Science Senior Sponsor DOROTHY KLINGENSMITH, A.B. Alma Mater-Concord State T9UCll8f'S College English, Social Science Junior Sponsor MICHAEL DZVONIK, B.S. Alma Mater-Wayneshurg College Mathematics, Science Junior Sponsor CHARLES S. MESSNER, B.S. Alma Mater-Franlelin and Marshall Manual Training junior Sponsor MARGARET CAWLEY, B.S. Alma Mater-Seton Hill College Home Economics Freshman Sponsor FORREST A. FORD, B.S. Alma Mater-Wayneshurg College Physical Education, History Freshman Sponsor

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Left to right: Miss Herr, Miss Cawley, Miss Hill, Mr. Slonaker, Miss Vogel, Mrs. Manning, Miss Klingensmith, Miss Ebner, Miss Artman, Mr. Perrine, Miss Clarkin, Miss Groves, Mrs. I-Iouchens, Mr. Baker, Mr. McCoy, Mr. Dzvonik, Mr. Messener, Mr. Ford. PERSONAL PREVIEWS ISS HERR-With her cheerful smile: she deftly guides our minds to pleasure in books . . . Miss Cawley-The taunting aromas that emerge from her cooking classes cannot escape us . . . Miss Hill- ParlezfVous francais, Mademoiselle? Mais oui' '... Mr. Slonaker-Here's to his unfailing energy and enthusiasmg may it never cease to exist in our Alma Mater . . . Miss Vogel-Due to a sunny dis' position, her popularity became widespread among the students and faculty . . . Mrs. Manning+Through her guidance, the Junior High School students are pref pared for higher training . . . Miss Klingensmith-Pep, vim, and vigor constantly find their markings in her classes and activities . . . Miss Ebner--Her ability leads in classes . . . Her smile inspires success . . . Miss Artmanffler good sportsmanship towers over the classroom and is equally evident on the tennis court . . . Mr. Perrine - Maestro of the orchestra, leader of the band, a soul full of music, with a baton in his hand . . . Miss Clarkin-Her cherubs are all 'bound to be leaders and good sports the year round . . . Miss Groves-Her DfEfF's of arithmetic are stepping stones toward future calculations . . . Mrs. Houchens-Her civic instrucf tion encourages the citizens of tomorrow to try to obtain higher goals . . . Mr. Baker-With a test tube in one hand and a bug in the other, he scans his books from cover to cover . . . Mr. McCoyfIn his quiet manner he strives effectively to be of service to everyone . . . Mr. DzvonikgWell liked by all the students but especially worshipped by his Junior Varsity . . . Mr. Messener-With a piece of wood, a couple of nails, with a hammer and a saw, he never fails . . . Mr. Ford- Small but mighty with an unconquerable will . . .

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Nutumn CLASS OF 1942 THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS WOULDN'T it be fun to write a book on the activities of our class? Let me see, in the first chapter, I could tell of our experiences as a Freshman. The Freshman Class of '42 timidly entered into the busy life of Leechburg High. The task of electing officers was easily accomplished. They selected green and white for their class colors. Sure, and there must be a lot of Irishmen in the class. Some of the highlights of the year was the gym exhibition and the Freshman dance. All in all, it was a pleasant year for everyone, and we can end the chapter with a feeling of satisfaction. Now comes the second chapter entitled The Sophomore Year. We find the class settled back in school inspired with fresh pep and energy. After selecting officers, they began their activities with a magazines campaign. If every home in Leechburg didn't hear about the Curtis magazines, believe me, it wasn't our fault. For their assembly, they presented an amusing play called The Red Lamp, which brought out some remarkable acting ability in the class. They held many other functions to add money to their rapidly filling treasury. They certainly weren't daunted by the strenuous task of planning the Sophomore Hop. They entered into the work with energy and determination. They emerged victorious. The Hop was a great success. Perhaps, we should include a picture of the beauti- fully decorated gym in our book. It certainly did look lovely. The Hop just about concluded the work for the year, so it will also end our chapter. We can happily end it with the word success printed across the pages. Now the third wchapter, The junior Year. This year was almost as im' portant as our Senior year will be. Money was earned by selling Christmas cards, presenting a motion picture and other methods. After much controversy, class rings were selected. For the first time in the school history the class received their hats and emblems during their Junior year. Another new undertaking was the presentation of a class play. The play decided upon was a comedy entitled Don't Take My Penny. It was presented on April 18, and was a great success. Another important event was the junior-Senior Prom. An enjoyable evening was had by all, climaxed by dancing in the gym which was decorated in the fashion of a breathftaking Southern Plantation. So ends our third chapter. I guess I shall have to leave the conclusion of my ibook until next year. I only hope that it will contain as much happiness and success as in the past chapters. Don't you?