Mahanoy City High School - Maroon and Black Yearbook (Mahanoy City, PA)

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n. . M- a7'nJl'l2lrRl' .FEFFFEQ :WEE ME 'TI' 'HTS l 5 ' a .j i annie M cdwon c A E B, mm ,Ei Begg l'1'WVlf011 151 J, A l I .,. - i s AP, L fr- una as Yi Y 1 ,ii I FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY NTERING the portals of Mahanoy City High School for the first time on September 4, 1935, were three hundred and four students thrilled with the idea of the years to come. They were the humble, low Freshmen, although not lacking spunk, afraid of their upper-classmen. It was a strange sight to see them meekly ask a teacher or a student where a certain locker could be found. In spite of these incidents they started out with vim and vigor, determined to show these upper-classmen what they could do to make their four years successful. The scholastic and athletic activities showed the Freshmen doing their part. They had charge of the Christmas program, rendered an enjoyable fashion show, and the Girls' Chorus sang a can- tata for Easter. These programs were enjoyed by all and showed the entertaining side of these students. Already two young boys, Ralph Wagner and Victor Dembrowski, have shown their athletic ability by playing on the Jay Vee team in basket- ball, and many others are following. Although the girls did not excel in athletics this year, there are a few prospects for future years. English Clubs and History Clubs have been organized in various sections. They have been active in their work, and also a few parties have been held with the money from the treasury. The determination to rank high has found its goal with a large percentage of the class. In the midst of a successful year, this class experienced a great sorrow by losing one of its members, Ernest Oniffery, who died of pneu- monia. The end of the school term brings to the close a happy and eventful year for the Fresh- men. This successful year will be their guide throughout the remainder of their High School career. The faculty of the High School will feel proud of the Class of ,39 for the spirit to make good, shown in entering, and the hope that this spirit will be carried through the remaining three years to a successful conclusion. -MILDRED OBERSON. fPage 761

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Cla--- is l- - - - B SEEEEESTV BEHH - -1- ' - T Q. me y g teresa S :ie H 5 EM e gg is L t o .' 1 'J SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY N THE fall of 1934, over two hundred strong, smiling, cheery lads and lassies found them- selves upon the threshold of Mahanoy City High School, led there by the Avalanche of Time marking for them a new era, guiding them from ignorance to the pinnacle of learning. Looking back into the history of the Class of ,38, we find that as our first year passed we became loyal supporters of our Alma Mater and with sincere interest we gained recognition by participating in many curricular events. In the way of assembly programs, we sponsored a few, two of which were the Thanksgiving and Val- entine's Day programs. The latter, entitled, Valentines, Comic and Serious, was a huge success, having been directed by two members of the faculty. We were well represented on the Honor Roll, and the Orchestra, Band, N uggezf, Football and Basketball teams and Choruses, all boasted many members from our class. Successfully completing our first happy year, we came back in the fall of nineteen hundred thirty-five with an air of the experience and assurance of a Sophomore, to spend another year with our Alma Mater. We resumed our former duties and positions with much vigor and pep. A keener interest was shown concerning school affairs. This year the members had charge of the Columbus Day and Memorial Day enter- tainments. The Nugget now boasts of six Soph- IP omores. We have still held our rating on the Honor Roll. Extra activities have always been well at- tended and enjoyed. Our school,s Varsity Bas- ketball and Football teams have listed a number of Sophomore champions. Chorus members also rend more credit and honor to our class. Debates and class meets have shown the literary side to members. A Creative English Club, formed for the purpose of bringing together those who had a tendency to blossom forth in words, produced some fine specimens of fruit. Musical talent has also been proved by the members adding to the Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Choruses, and it is the wish of all that these members will continue to take an active part in school activities. Two winning years have proved our rank and prestige. We firmly hope that we shall con- tinue our aim and become worthy alumni of our dear Alma Mater, and we join in congrat- ulating and wishing our sister class the best of everything in the worldg hoping that she will always remain honest and upright, and loyal to our Alma Mater, and we hope that we, too, and all future classes, will follow in your footsteps and revere the ideals set by you. -MARIE D'AM1co. -DOROTHY KLEIN. age 75 1

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fp 4 mm H A M---1-Q-'M-W EEE . P53393 EE MEIAW- ' ahlonn 4 nu I IIU U 'nm 0 . iz : HEEEE a re gig: I A- QQ! !Q3l 1W1 I PINE STREET BUILDING THE Pine Street Building was erected in 1884. It was the first High School building in Mahanoy City and served as a High School for many years. It is also one of the oldest buildings in Mahanoy City. It still contains the Manual Training room for Junior and High School students. It is still used as a public school building, being used as a Grade School. It has from First to Fifth grades, inclusive. I Page 77 1