Mechanicsburg High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Mechanicsburg, OH)

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69 came the operetta ln Old Vienna and then the .lunior-Senior Prom. Oh, what plans! When the great day finally arrived we felt that we had nicer decorations, better favors, and a better orchestra than any prom before us, and we were quite proud of the entertainment given to the seniors. Commencement was the last event of the year, and for the first time in the history of the school, members of the junior class took part in the program. And then we were dignified seniors and looking forward to many more successes. The football team, as the first of these achievements, again won the Southern Pennsylvania Conference Championship. The band stepped out in its new West Point uniforms, and do you remember how we worked at the stand, selling hot dogs? After the football season we staged an All-Football Dance, and although it was our first attempt it was quite a success. Again all the decorations were torn down, but this time before the dance was over. Then a rest-Christmas vacation-but for some, Senior Play, Quality Street. Yes, we were proud of it, too. The stage set, the costumes, even the type of play was different. From the Senior Play to the operetta Tulip Time which, with three directors, was bound to be a success. While plays and operettas were going on our boys were shining on the basketball floor. We were going straight for the championship when one of the players was found, through no fault of his own, to be ineligible. Immediately the school informed the officials and for- feited four games. However, the boys went on to win the Dickinson Tournament, showing that they had what it takes. One morning in late March the town was shocked by the death of Mr. Vorbach, a man who was interested in all of us, teaching, helping, and advising in every way he could. He will never die in the hearts of those whom he helped by his wise counsel and untiring work. The juniors then came through and gave us an excellent prom. Do you remember the decorations? They were grand and did we have a good time! The end of the year brought its usual graduation activities-Class Day at Hershey Park where a delicious dinner was served and we danced to the music of one of the state's leading orchestras. With the conclusion of the lighter activities of the senior year, we attended the Baccalaureate Service and participated in our final dramatic activity, the Annual Commencement Pageant. After the presentation of our diplomas we brought to a close the brilliant history of the Class of 1937.

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CLASS HISTORY By MARTHA KREITZER EE, kids, do you remember when we were freshmen? Did we think we were the big shots ! How we looked down on the little seventh graders! We were important-we were freshmen. Our first HalloWe'en Party-now that was a party! We threw cake and peanuts all over the gym. Oh, what a job for the janitor! We all played potato-on-the-spoon and several other games- then came the grand march and prizes were awarded for the best costumes. Gee! we had a swell time! And, say, our football team was pretty good that year, too. Don't you remember we won the cham- pionship? Then came our last event, the Class Dance. We were the first freshman class to have a dance, and were we proud of it? Everyone walked Cnot dancedl over everyone elsefs feet, but a good time was had by all, and that is what really counts. Our sophomore year-don't you think we were a little more re- served? We participated in more activities. Several of our number shone on the gridiron, and the basketball team, though not spectacu- lar, had a successful season with the aid of some of our jolly little sophomores. Then came our Class Dance on November 24. Our dancing had improved slightly, and those who didn't want to take the chance, played cards. We remember distinctly that one of our fair instructors cheated. On February 18 we lost a loyal friend, Karl Urich, whose ready wit was a real loss to the whole school. The last big event of our sophomore year was the May Dance. By this time our dances were getting so good that the graduates began to crash them. Will you ever forget our junior year-dances, plays, football, basketball, and general excitement prevailed. Heading this list, Growing Pains! our .lunior Show, the first three-act play ever to be given by a junior class. The house was so crowded that in the future the Administration decided to present the Junior Play two nights. And do you remember the dance afterward? ln the confusion of the Junior Play two orchestras were hired. What a mix-up! More confusion-the selecting of the class rings, but we will say that the selection suited everyone and that's something in a class as large as ours. And, oh,-our basketball team. That year we won the Southern Pennsylvania Conference Championship, and we juniors were quite proud to have members of our class on the varsity team. We had a Valentine Dance this year, and the decorations were elaborate, but, as usual, they were torn down immediately after the dance. Next 68

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