McClure High School - Candlebeam Yearbook (McClure, PA)

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x'f XX wi HV Close i-i isto ,ll-6 ICONTINUED1 Our class advisor for this year was Mr. Elder Weader. He proved to be very capable and willing advisor. The class play, The Vampire Bat , under the direction of Mr. Michael Weader, and the publishing of the Candlebeam , also under Mr. Weader's guidance, were two events that required a lot of our time during our Senior year. Finally, one day in May, each member of the class received that award that made all our efforts in school seem trivial, namely, a diploma. And so those who had succeeded in running the entire race were rightfully rewarded. The class of 46,' leaves M.H.S. with feelings of regret and gratitude- regret that we cannot stay longer and gratitude for the time we have spent there. To those who remain we leave a challenge. VVe challenge them to surpass the records we have made! ...CiClSS Oem... A mighty class we are and just: We have all other classes' trust: 46 is among the classes most high To think of leaving it we heave a sigh. VVe owe to Mr. Weader, our able class advisor, QBy the way none can be found that will be any nicer.J Our success and happiness of this wonderful school yearg And we are all very sorry that the end is so near. In roll call first is always Betty, For any task she is always ready: Though her future she has yet to determine, It will probably end with the marriage sermon. Bingaman is the wolf of the senior class, It's he that gathers the girls in a mass. We know it was Virginia and Patsy before, But Betty Schuct will make a higher score. Now if lt's a salesman you're looking for, There's just no one who can sell any more Than Ronaldg for he's the best in town, You'll ilnd none better in miles around. Gayle is our top ranking beauty, But don't worry she's not snootyg You have probably known this fact before She won't hesitate to become Norman's wife anymore. She was ilrst in our class to become engaged, And we're not kidding her papa raged, Buck Haines is about to change her name, And only her flrst name will remain the same. John is a bashful lad they say, But we seniors know it's the opposite way: And whatever he decides to be Success for him ls all we see. Our class gives him honors of being the most attractive: In sports, especially, he's very active. It's Norman Kline Gayle's No. 1 man To be her husband we know he can. THE Our girlghheivy weight champion certainly is Y S. We'll do as she tells us or she'd surely kill us: To become a sailor's wife she will not tarry It'll be sailor's Jlggs that she will someday marry. We hear that Gerald is the latest Van , I-le can win a girl's heart if anyone cang To wolf after girls he will never tire Because it's the opposite sex that he likes to admire. Our farmer maid you can bet your life Is none other than June, 1-Iarold's future wife: By the way we hear now at anytime The wedding bells will begin to chime. And now you have surely heard of Arlene Who is the classes' cackle-queen g In her studies she is always bright, And with the boys she does all right. Now who is our most talented boy? Why to be sure lt's our he-man Roy: He's never conquered. Oh brother- And to Roy Jr., Donna will surely be mother. That girl writing letters is bound to be Pearl, writes more letters than any other girl, when that Plymouth stops at her door drops her writing for she likes Harbst more. She But She Bob You is the woman's man of our class always see him with a. different lass: Beverly, Phyllis, Charlotte, and Jack All waitangkfor the time that Bob will come ac . Our memories will ne'er be broken, 'Tis the words that 46 has spoken, Much to our dismay and sorrow: NVe'll be leaving on the morrow, From our beloved school we're parting To new careers We'll soon be starting. M H. S. CANDLEBEAM 1946 Page Eleven

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x'f -O.. f van 7 X -4- IN Class i-lisfo '46 Came the fall of 1934 and once more the annual invitation of the school bell rang out clearly over the countryside. This particular year the ambitious boys and girls immediately unified their energies for the success of the class of 1946, which was formed by their first meeting. Setting our aims and goals high, we plunged into the twelve year race which. if run successfully, would result in our receiving a very valuable price, EDUCATION. Setting a fast pace, we progressed rapidly and at the end of eight years we had successfullv cleared such hurdles as decimals, punctuation, and colon- ization. We proved this fact at the close of our eighth year by the remarkable manner in which we passed the High School Entrance Examination. So we looked forward eagerly to the next term when we should enter high school and begin the last leg of our long race. After waiting impatiently during the vacation for the school bell, it finally rang and off we started in grand style. VVe were fortunate indeed in having Mr. Good to direct the class during our first year in this advanced stage of the race, where the obstacles were becoming larger and more difficult and numerous. During the second week of the term we elected the following officers: President, Roy Swangerg Vice President, Phyllis Klingerg Secretary, Gayle Ewingg Treasurer, Norman Kline, Historian, Cloyd Solt. Our first meeting was a corn roast held on a hill on the farm of Joe Richard. It was later in this term that we picked the pink rose as our class fiower and maroon and white as our class colors. We also chose Semper Fidelis as our class motto. In crossing a hurdle named Initiation we lost a great part of our dignity plus our shoes and stockings. However, we took all the Seniors could offer in such a way that even they called us good sports. Having lost our green complexion during our Freshman year, we faced our second year in M.H.S. with much more confidence and poise. During the Sophomore year our officers were as follows: President, Gayle Ewing, Vice President, Roy Swangerg Secretary, Pearl VVagner3 Treasurer, John Hass- ingerg Historian, Cloyd Solt. Our activities during this year were concerned largely with the establishment of a larger banking account. This was done very successfully under the direction of Miss Musser. She proved a very capable advisor and we enjoyed great success in all our undertakings. The class began its Junior year with eighteen members. The class officers were unchanged except that Silas Dillman was entrusted with our finances and Charles Bingaman was chosen to make the history of our activi- ties. On Nov. 13th of this term the present Senior Class Quartette consisting of Charles Bingaman, Gerald Knepp, Norman Kline, and Roy Swanger, had its beginning. Since then it has developed into the outstanding musical attrac- tion of its kind in this region and our class is truly proud of its achievements. Our outstanding achievement as Juniors was the Junior Prom into which we put a great deal of effort. We were determined to make a hit with this party and under the direction of Mr. VVeader it turned out to be a very gala affair. Everyone departed after spending a delightful evening and the Seniors agreed that they were leaving M.H.S. in very capable hands. As we began our Senior year our class had decreased to 14 members but our lack of number was compensated for in spirit. Our class officers for the Final year were: President, Roy Swangerg Vice President, Norman Kline, Sqecretary, Gayle Ewing, Treasurer, Charles Bingaman, Historian, Gerald nepp. THE MHS 1946 CANDLEBEAM - Page Ten

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.561 f x wo f Y-, - on 1945 CANDLEBEAM . Page enior Class Pro ecy This being the year of 1956, we decided to make a survey on the achieve- ments of the class in the past ten years. While driving through Lewistown, we noticed a lady in white , who looked quite familiar. W'e pulled up to the curb and to be sure-it was Betty Beaver, who succeeded in her nursing career. Since she was on her way to report for duty, we didn't take up much of her time. However, we took enough time to discover that Peg was in the hospital with her first blessed event- Buck jr. Just as we were coming in to McClure we noticed a sleek convertible sitting along the curb. The policeman seemed familiar to us so we decided to stop. And lo, the policeman was none other than John Hassinger. The reason for him blowing his whistle was because Phyllis Klinger failed to follow Gaylels instructions in driving through town and drove through a red light, while Norman and a former sailor sat quite contented in the back seat, bound not to be annoying back-seat drivers. Farther up the street we noticed an enormous sign, Bubb's Studio , which proved that Ronald Bubb had taken up photography, a school-day hobby, up on a larger scale and was still advertising. As we looked in the window we noticed a familiar figure, but alas, she was wearing dark-rimmed glasses. Yes, Arlene was still pounding away on her typewriter. We were standing there only a short time when who should pass but Gerald and Bingaman, the wolfs of the class. However, they had not found their match as yet and were contented at just continuing their former habit- wolfing. Since we had been traveling for quite some time, we decided to satisfy our appetites at the old hang-out-The Playhouse. As we neared the door we heard the sound of a sweet trumpet. It was none other than Roy, playing the solo part in the theme song for the orchestra which he had organized. As we were driving through town, we noticed Pearl going to the Post Office. However this time she wasn't carrying the lettersg it was a little girl, the very image of Pearl. She told us that June had recently purchased a large dairy farm to supply the city of McClure with its daily milk supply. We were quite sure that June was still a farmer and would always remain one. As we were driving out of town, we had our first car trouble for the day-a blow-out. We called the nearest garage and who should come to the rescue but Bob. He told us he had established a garage of his own and had been quite successful. As we were driving along later, we noticed the beautiful sunset. The last rays told us that the Class of 46 was just as prosperous as ever and would continue to be so. THE Twelve MHS