McConnellsburg High School - Sparta / Flashlites Yearbook (McConnellsburg, PA)

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! FLASH :isr. LITES CLASS HISTORY 3946-47 In September, 1946, thirty-two green and self-conscious freshmen entered the open doors of McConnellsburg High School. We were badly confused that first day. but with the help of a few sympathetic upper classmen, we soon became accus- tomed to high school routine. A hay ride was our first get-together.” In a short time we greenies” were a definite part of the school’s social life. We eagerly entered extra-curricular activities. Several began successful athletic careers; a number of us were musically inclined; others showed promise of leadership in the various organizations. 1947-48 We entered our second year of high school with much enthusiasm. Our initiation was the first event of the year’s social calendar. We had a number of rep- resentatives in assembly programs, the spring operetta and choral groups. Donald Ott represented us at the Shippensburg Teachers College Track Meet. A weiner roast at Cow’an’s Gap concluded the sophomore schedule of events. 1948-49 As juniors, we soon took our places as school leaders. We sponsored the Thanksgiving Dance, the first big event of the year’s social calendar, but the most ex- citing happening of the season w'as the banquet, with the seniors as our guests. The Prom followed the banquet, with dancing to the music of Allen Snair. Donald Ott again brought credit to the class of 1950 at the P. I. A. A. District Meet at Somerset and the State Meet at State College. Our newly elected staff took over the printing of STUDENT FLASHES, a project continued throughout the senior year. 1949-50 We began our senior year by the election of new officers and plans for initiation ceremonies for the sophomores. Our class began another year of active participation in school activities. Mary Ellen Shinier became treasurer of the school fund Virginia Gress and Robert Cutchall were the respective editors of STUDENT FLASHES and FLASH LITES. Glenn Gordon received the degree of Keystone Farmer at the State Farm Show. Captains Ott and Cline, backed by a hearty squad, led our basketball teams to victory. Our members had leading roles in our one-act plays and operetta. We have continued to raise money for our trip to New York, and look for- ward to a delightful commencement program.

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 ? FLASH '.IE . LITES ! ! EUGENE SOUDERS “Gene” “I love tranquil solitude and such society as is quiet, wise and good.”—Shelley. F. F. A.—1-2-3-4 PATRICIA SOUDERS “Patsy” “The laborer is worthy of his reward.” Luke 7 Secretary—1 Mixed Chorus—2-3-4 Business Club—3-4 Secretary. Business Club—4 Student Flashes Circulation Senior Play Operetta—3-4 Cheerleader—3-4 Dancing Club—2 Softball 2 MARTHA MAE SOWERS “Mart” “Sensitive; swift to resent, but as swift in atoning for error.”—Longfellow. F. H. A.—2 Mixed Chorus—3-4 Business Club—3-4 Operetta—3-4 Headline Writer, Student Flashes Dancing Club—2

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FLASH 3Z LITES CLASS OF 1951 First Row:—Lavonne Cline, Shirley Christian, Edna Bain, Joanne Woodward, Audrey Glee, Mona Humbert, Catherine Bivens. Evelyn Bivens. Second Row:—Martha Barmont, Bonnie Cutchall, Zane Fraker, Harry Bain, Frank Mellott, Homer Peck, Harold Lininger, Carolyn Buterbaugh, Verna Buter- baugh. Third Row:—Doris Garland, Mary Edna Bivens, Naomi Wildoner, Richard Linn, Fay Welsh. Betty Mellott, Marian Wible. Fourth Row:—Wayne Sipes. Quay Helman, Ira Bain, Earl Mellott. Robert Akers, Jack Fields. Andrew Howell, Donald Culler, William Morton. Not in the picture—Milton Souders In September, these fun-loving juniors began a series of Saturday night dances that became so popular with the students of McConnellsburg High School that they have been continued throughout the school year. A real highlight of the year was the banquet given in honor of the seniors and the Junior-Senior Prom.