Liberty High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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CAULDRON SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 8, l93l, a group of rather embryonic beings cautiously peered beyond the portals of the vast cavern of Liberty. Emboldened by the cheerful looks of the industrious beings within, they gradually worked themselves inside where they were immediately lost and swallowed up in the great bustle of more sure-footed beings. The strangeness and vastness of this huge cavern appalled them. Each person anxiously tried to find a corner into which he could surely fit. Eventually they managed to reassemble, this time making sure that there were four stalwart leaders to guide them in their explorations. These people were Henry Kichline, President, Louise Arnold, vice-president: Ruth Bishop, secretary: and Henry Schweitzer, treasurer. The next ten months were interesting although difficult, during which time the expedition moved forward, groping with caution. At the end of this period the horde moved out into the open spaces, stretched their limbs, gasped a bit, filled their lungs with air, and resolutely directed their steps once more toward the Liberty Cavern. During the summer months these beings lost some of their former timidity, and with zeal and earnestness they set out to conquer vaster and more difficult fields. Their former leaders were replaced by new ones, who were Harry Greenberg, presidentg Henry Schweitzer, vice-president, George Gemberling, secretary: and Edward Pascoe, treasurer. ln December a huge pile of gold and silver was discovered. Each member was the proud recipient of a piece of metal, either in the form of a ring or a pin. Courage and more zest came from this discovery, and again they shoved ahead, eagerly clamoring for new tasks. The shining examples pointed toward their goal were their illustrious comrades and explorers of '33, wiser by one year. The Expedition of '34 gave a huge celebration in admiration of the courage of these people in their daring undertakings and of the success which they had reaped from these deeds. The leaders and sponsors of the expedition allowed the members a two months' leave in order to fit themselves for the final test from which all were expected to survive as had their colleagues of '33. During these months the explorers felt a new and growing sense of responsibility and determination. Consequently, on September 6, l933, this same group reassembled in the Main Chamber of Liberty Cavern, willing to co-operate and work for their goal. It became necessary to choose officers, and they were William lobst, president: Morgan Rinker, vice president: Ruth Bishop, secretary: and Thomas Priolo, treasurer. So huge were their under- takings that the goal seemed toibe within the grasp of a hand. Their joy was shown in various social functions. The expedition sponsored a Social in November to which they invited the members of the younger expeditions of '35 and '36, Various social organizations of the girls of the expedition spon- 1934 twenty-fivv

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CAULDRON sored a Dutch Treat to which the expeditions of '34 and '35 were invited. The profits derived from this affair were contributed to the Expedition of '34. So great was the activity of these people that the need arose for a weekly publication of their daily accomplishments. ln response to the common wish for just such a publication, the Liberty W'eekly was started. The proceeds of this project along with those derived from the Dramatic success, The Things That Count, which was presented by a group of especially talented people, were used to help defray the expense of the year book. This group of explorers showed their grit and determination in petitioning their board of directors and in securing the pledge of better seats for their successors at the annual classic held every Thanksgiving day. Early in the new year a staff was chosen to compile a beautiful leather-bound volume in commemoration of the success of this expedition. In it each member received recognition for his efforts toward attaining his goal. To those members who had made special research trips of their own into outside fields of activity was given added recognition. There were those few who had even reached beyond their highest goal and to these was accorded very special honor. Carstens Haas was selected valedictoriang Morris Mindlin, salutatorian, and Franklin Kilpatrick, third speaker. The Industrial Representative was George Morris. Towards the end of May, a holiday was proclaimed at which time everyone relaxed and allowed his mind to wander back to that time when the dark passage-ways of Liberty Cavern appeared to him with such foreboding. ln June, the Expedition of '35 gave a gala reception to the members of the '34 group. A little later in the month, at a greater reunion of all the previous expeditions, the Expedition of '34 was initiated into the honorary society of the Alumni. A glorious weelf of festivity followed. Members of the expedition were seen rushing every- where bent on some happy although important mission. Some were found gazing fondly at the huge cavern which had meant so much to them in their past three years. On Sunday, everyone assembled in the main chamber of the Cavern along with their friends and relatives to witness an impressive Bac- calaureate service at which time the Reverend A. H. Schuler praised the former courage of this stalwart group and prayed for its continuance. An excellent choir composed of members of the expedition rendered several beautiful hymns and selections. As a final reward each member was allowed to don the cap and gown and to receive a diploma, the certificate of his accomplish- ments. At this beautiful event Miss Jessie Grey was the speaker. The specially honored members of the class also delivered their orations. This marked the close of a highly successful and pleasant, although at times dis- couraging, expedition into the Chambers of Knowledge. The Expedition of '34 wishes the same courage and foresight to all future expeditions who venture along these same passage-ways. 1934