Ligonier Valley High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Ligonier, PA)

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E Caryl, Duane, Dorothy, and Bill plan a square dance with music furnished by Tink Queer and his Buck- wheat Stompersf' K'Howdy, therein XVhy, howdy, brother Nicelylv Grab your shootin, irons, neighbor, and hop on the back of Hortense, my mule. Donit you know itis time to register for ilarnin' season, at the old school house?', By gum, brother, you're right! I plum for- got, and we'll be known as Sophomores, toof, You,re right, neighbor. Weid better hurry and round up the rest of our hillbilly classmates. XVe,re expectin, mighty good huntin' our second season at L. H. Sf' After arriving at the school house we were assigned to Hunting Lodges 8, 9, and 14, Where we loaded our old double barrels with plenty of pep and activities. Our first big gamei' hunters turned out to be Scoop Campbell, Ben Fish, and Turkey Clawson, who found a football suHicient ammu- nition. We hope in the next two seasons these hillbillies will be able to tackle bigger game. YVe Sophomores managed to keep the old sugar bowl filled by adding something new to school activities, a Variety dance. At this un- usual event all the Daisies and Clems found themselves being swung hilariously about the gym during the Paul Ionesv dance, or the lucky winners of a luscious cake Won in the cake walk. Of course, all faithful hillbillies attended our old fashioned square dance with good ole mountain musicn furnished by none other than Tink Queer and his Buckwheat Stompersn. We were also proud of having the honor of choosing the May Queen and sponsoring the annual May Day Coronation and Dance. Deciding our sugar bowl was full enough, we leveled it off by buying some records for the use of all the hillbilly students at L. H. S. MERRY SEHUUL SPIRIT ERERTER RY OFFICERS President ....,, . . Bill Nicely Vice President . .. ., Caryl Snyder Secretary ., . . . Dorothy McMullen Treasurer . Duane Craig IVe sent three very capable nimrods, Pat Graham, Scoop Campbell, and Emma Peterson. to represent us on the Student Council. This made us feel proud that We had a hand in our school government. Our talented brother, Chick Nicely, found that sliding a trombone was much easier than toting a musket and ball, thus earning for himself the name of i'Tommy Dorsey of Ligonier Highv. Weller, Iosie Corter, and Dot McMullen, our nimble athletes, proved their mountaineer heritage by their shoot- ing ability on the basketball floor. Our first classmate to change f1'om overalls to the blues of Uncle Samis Navy was Bob Conley, who en- listed and left in November for Sampson Train- ing Center, New York. At the middle of the season we were sad- dened by the resignation of Miss Cross, one of our instructors and class advisers. The vacancy was soon filled by the attractive Miss Ellington. On the day of her arrival all the Li'l Abnersn tried to make as good an impression as possible by wearing their best bibs and tuckersv. We turned out especially skillful in selling Mountaineer subscriptions when we brought in the biggest catch of all the other classes. It was a close race between the lodges with each one striving to reach the hundred per cent mark. The amazing results of this competition were Lodge 8-13891, Lodge 14-132921, and Lodge 9 -129'Z. Well, brother Nicely, untie Hortense and let's be gettin' back to the hills. I reckon we're all pretty wore out after such a boomin' season. Itill take us nigh onto half the summer to get conditioned for next yearf, Right, neighbor. Rest up good. We're plannin, bigger and better huntin' for when we git to be Juniorsn. Molllliaiixneer -- 22

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.E JUY HEI G UPPEHCLASSME OFFICERS President . Nick Malkoch Vice President , Louis Bearer Treasurer .. Louise Hantz Secretary . . Bill Cochrane School Days! School Daysv, these oft- spoken words described our thoughts at the end of summer vacation. Everyone put on his best Sunday-go-to-meetin' clothesv, for our first day as upperclassmen was to be a memorable occa- sion. Not many weeks had passed until all the family began to participate in school activities. Nearly half of the football squad was com- prised of juniors, and our athletic skill was well represented in basketball. Early in September, Brother Malkoch, who is, by the way, vice president of the Student Council, was again elected President of our fam- ily. He with the other officers planned a Weiner roast to be held at Adams Falls where every one had a grand time and discovered our new coach, Mr. Testa, was a jolly, good fellow. More good times were to follow. Came November 3 and Sadie Hawkins visited L. H. S. bringing all the Clems', and Clementines . Luckily, she caught nobody, so Marryin, Sam had no chalice to execute his authority. Later on we held a Valentine Dance where Bob Wol- ford and Louise Hantz were chosen King and Queen of Hearts. Even though we number only 85, our little familyi' is one of the best to attend L. H. S. We have been glad to welcome this year two new active class members: Bill Bradley, a city slickern from Braddock, and Jim Hartzell from Langley High. Both have made good in the Louie'i, Nick, Bill, and Louise discover the names of many L.H.S. Alumni on the Bethlen Home Honor Roll Band, while Bill made the Basketball Iayvees and Iim the football squad. There have been many outstanding students in our family. In the field of math and science we point with pride to Bob McKelvey. For class arguments we always depended on Carolyn Seaholm and Harry Wilt. In English class Louiev Bearer entertained us with amusing themes especially about his ill-fated car and Bob Dutcher with his personality plus oral re- ports. At least we have attempted to acquire information that will prove valuable during our senior year. Never have we forgotten our part in the War effort. Every Thursday we brought our dimes or quarters to invest in Uncle Sam's Treasury. Our three cabins have tried to keep our Defense Stamp percentages above 90? all year. It meant going without that coke or sundae but we didnit mind. A small overiiow from our group is already in the Armed Services. Besides we realize there will be more before many moons have passed. After a junior Class Play and a junior- Senior Prom, it wasn't long until all the Clems and Clementines', could discard their shoes and stuffed shirts and live again the life of Riley . Once more we would be free until fall, when once again and for the last year, we would enter the little old school housev in the mountains. Mountaineer - 21

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