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

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ZZL L 3XE zzmxizxz tv «xtrx txi zxi3 FLASH '« LITES jcuz2xr» x€ :» ca xxnztxi ♦» ixzmxi zxi ♦»:o» School Calendar September 5 Looking forward to the home stretch in our race through M. H. S. September 27. 28. 29—Can this be the “thing”—or “things”—these queer looking crea lures in halls and class rooms? Or is it merely initiation for the sophomores? November 4—We celebrate Pennsylvania Week in assembly with music, drama and movies, plus a matinee as guests of Mr. Lodge at the Fulton Theatre. November 24- Thanksgiving with a dance which changed from orchestra to phono- graph accompaniment at the whim of the weather. December 7. 8—Senior play. The Crossroads Store.” December 27—Senior dance with orchestra. January 2—The first basketball game—our victory. January 22. 23. 24—What more pointed reminder that we are not yet alumni—semester exams! February 9—Aptitude tests give seniors a feeling of superiority and confidence. March 9—The thrill of the West in “Meet Arizona. March 15- The final proof-reading of the yearbook. March 23—A short breathing spell before settling down to the last sprint in our race to the goal—commencement! April 25—The relief of knowing there are no more deadlines to meet. Our ninth edi- tion of FLASH LITES goes to press. May 4—Juniors fete seniors at a banquet preceding the Prom. May 17, 18. 19, 20—New York, here we are! All out for a lot of fun in a short time May 24, 25, 26- Final exams! Do we or do we not move up a grade? May 29—Graduation! The goal is reached! The Class of 1951 files out of the doors for the last time, glad and sorry. It was good while it lasted.

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!sn jog FLASH »• LITES I l - )yr«V«W.% TVT TYi-?YT rx?-TXT XXI 3 C «.« JT 7 (Continued from the Preceding Page) XIV— Robert Akers bequeaths his driving ability to Sheila Lammie. XV— Edna Bain leaves her argumentative ability in Home Ec. class to Ruby Rhodes. XVI— -Doris Garland leaves her calmness at crucial moments to Nancy Mentzer. XVII— Carolyn Buterbaugh leaves her neatness to Edith Lammie. XVIII— Verna Buterbaugh bequeaths all her A’s to anyone who thinks he can profit by them. XIX Audrey Glee bequeaths her small features to Dolly Tritle. XX— Ira Bain leaves his F. F. A. work to Roger Elvey. XXI- Harold Lininger leaves Mr. Duffey less to contend with. XXII Earl Mellott leaves all his trophies and athletic abilities to his brother Jerre. May he profit by them. XXIII—Donald Culler leaves peace and quiet to the Senior room. XXIV —Harry Bain bequeaths his sleeping ability in English class to Bob Clevenger. XXV Homer Peck leaves his road map to Needmore and other points south to Mor- row Kendall. XXVI- Bill Morton leaves his determination to succeed to “Pee Wee” Glazier. XXVII— Martha Barmont leaves her quietness to “Speed” Smith. XXVIII Evelyn Bivens’ “Pee Wee’s Prowlings” to Edna Gordon. XXIX—Shirley Christian leaves her artistic ability to Leota Duvall. XXX Zane Fraker bequeaths his singing ability to Andy Washabaugh. XXXI—Wayne Sipes leaves his pitching arm to Carl Peck. XXXII Marian W'ible leaves her shorthand speed to Frances Hunter. XXXIII -Jack Fields leaves his assistant janitor’s job to Dick Glee. XXXIV- Frank Mellott leaves his taxi service to Dick Mellott. XXXV Our ability to have a good time when we get started, and our school spirit, we bequeath to any school grouch. Having bequeathed all that we possess, have possessed, and expect to possess, wo hereby appoint Mr. Fries as executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness thereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 29th day of May, A. D.t 1951. Signed:—SENIOR CLASS