McDowell High School - Kaldron Yearbook (Erie, PA)

Page 70 text:

KALDRoN,.,.,1 Hall Patrol The Hall Patrol was organized in 1938 by Mr. Crandall. Under his direction this club has become an important organization in Millcreek High School. The Hall Patrol consists of boys from the eighth to the twelfth grades who know the rules and regulations of the school perfectly. The black arrowed lines in the halls are to aid the student body and do away with unnecessary confusion. Students are required to keep to the right and to keep the lines moving. The Hall Patrol does not have any important social activities, but the members receive awards at the end of the school year. Clooraf The Millcreek High School Chorus, under the capable direction of Mr. Crandall, was very active this year. It had a membership of nearly one hundred students. On December 12., the Chorus participated in a radio program presented by the Tuberculosis Association, over Station W.L.E.U., and on December 15, sang Christ- mas music over the Public Address System in Erie. A Christmas concert was also presented in the school. In March, a program was given at Wesleyville High School. Shortly after this the Chorus lost its efficient director, who had been at Millcreek for the past eleven years. After his departure the organization was taken over by another excellent director- Miss Strickler, who worked very hard to get it under way again. The Chorus entered the Spring Festival, held in the college building at Edinboro, May 8th and 9th. Several numbers were presented. This organization has already established a line record for Millcreek High School. Commercial Club The Commerical Club was organized in the Fall of 1939 under the sponsorship of Miss Zuck. Since it was started it has become one of the important clubs of Millcreek. The purpose of the Commercial Club is to develop its members into all-around personalities and to help them become good secretaries. It also teaches them how to apply for a position. The club sponsors teas, book reviews, clean-up campaigns, and English campaigns. There are twelve members in the club. The officers are: President, Dorothy Detisch, Vice President, Marian Kanis, Secretary, Evelyn Weber. N atronal H orzor Society For the last eight years fifteen percent of each graduating class from Millcreek High School have been chosen to receive the highest honor that can be given a high school student-membership in the National Honor Society. Now nearly one hundred Millcreek alumni wear the official emblem of the National Honor Society-a flaming torch mounted upon a keystone. Four letters-C, S, L, and S-around the base of the design, symbolize the four requirements for membership . . . Character, Scholar- ship, Leadership, and Service. Ten percent of each senior class and five percent of each junior class are elected by the faculty at the close of each school year, but the students' names remain on the roll only as long as they maintain high standards. Those elected from the Junior Class of the school year 1940-1941 were as follows: Dorothy Anderson, Donald Kohl, Betty Roesch, Helen Waidley and Richard Kidder. 61

Page 69 text:

.9....KALDRoN School Calendar 1941-42 CC0ntinzzedD MARCH 5-Chorus Sings at Wesleyville. 9-Girl Reserves Plan Dance. 11-P.O.D. Classes Visit Neighborhood House. All Seniors 18- Returned. Senior High Assembly- Silver Serenadersn Play. 19-Junior High Assembly-Program on Electrons HUB Staff Eats Spaghetti. zonjunior Dance. 2.4eSenior Class Voted for Commencement Speakers. 7-5 -Junior Skating Party. 17-All Girls' Night. APRIL One Act Plays Presented. 1-7-Easter Vacation. Io-Junior Class Play. 16-F. F. A. Dance. I7-KALDRON Goes to Press. Variety Show. 18-Debate Team Goes to Allegheny. zo-Chorus Plans Party. 17.-Freshmen Skating Party. 9.4-Senior Spring Finale Dance. 18-Senior High Assembly. MAY I 7 8 -Athletic Night. Seniors Take State Scholarship Test. -Sophomore Skating Party. -9-County Music and Arts Festivals. 18-19-Senior Final Exams. zo-Seniors Dismissed. 11-Junior and Senior Prom. 14-Baccalaureate Services. 17-Commencement. 7.91SChOOl Picnic. 60 School Closes.

Page 71 text:

19.,t,KALDRoN Student Council The Student Council, with Mr. Crandall as faculty advisor, has been active since the Fall of 1938. There is at least one delegate from each of the home-rooms in this organization. The following officers were elected from the members of last year's Student Council: Jean Brown, President, Roy Stadler, Vice President, and Ruth McDonald, Secretary. The Council has maintained the Hall Patrol and Monitor systems again this year. It has also organized campaigns for cleanliness, started the Girl Reserves, and ac- complished many other things to benefit the school. The Student Council represents the student body in the affairs of the school. Orclaemfu This year our Orchestra, under the fine direction of Mr. Howard Forbes, continued its musical career as in previous years. A new addition has been made to the Orchestra in the form of a beginning or- chestra. By joining this beginners group with our regular organization, Millcreek can expect great things from its Orchestra next year. The members of the Orchestra took several trips to other schools and several of its musicians were selected to participate in the Festival Orchestra at Corry, Penn- sylvania, in January. Girl Referuef This year the juniors and seniors had the honor of being the charter members of the Millcreek Girl Reserves. The Girl Reserves was organized in 1915 with the purpose of preparing the young woman of America to take her place as a Christian citizen in her home, her school, her church, and her community. During the year, the Girl Reserves participate in activities which, they believe, help to build fine characters. This year the girls enjoyed lectures, IUFCCD suppers at the Y.W.C.A., knitting for the soldiers, bowling, sleigh rides, dances, mother and daughter teas, and get- together parties. Prem Club The Press Club is one of the most active clubs in Millcreek. It was formed in 1937 by Emily Zuck, Virginia Rye, and Elwin Fuller, and has improved with the years in greatness and number. Mr. Shepley is the faculty advisor for this organization, and in 1940-41 he was aided by Mr. Korrell. The club is made up of students who publish the MILLCREEK HUB and TROJANAIRE. They also print tickets and basketball schedules at various times during the year. In 1941 the Hun won first place in the Quill and Scroll contest, which is nation- wide judging of high school publications. The previous two years it took second place. 61