Mercer High School - Hi Times Yearbook (Mercer, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1942 volume:

Dedication Wc dedicate this diary of school memories to VICTORY —the highest hope of every American. Wc dedicate it to a VICTORY that will bring about a lasting peace, harmony, and happiness for all. We desire VICTORY for our Country, for our Democracy, and most of all for our ideals-—true American ideals. As we look into the future we can see one bright cloud shining and upon it is inscribed: Table Contents 1. FACULTY 2. SENIORS 3. UNDERCLASSMEN 4. SOCIETY and DRAMA 5. ACTIVITIES and ORGANIZATIONS 6. P.S. 7. AUTOGRAPHS £yupeioisinj Principal HARVEY A. KRALL B.S. Albright College M.E.D. University of Pittsburgh 'facultij MERLE C. RINGER SARA E. STRANAHAN HERBERT SPIGELMF.YER Mathematics, Science English Civics, English, Science B.S. Grove City College A.B. Westminster College B.S. Susquehanna University MARY L. LAFFERTY French, English A.B. Westminster College M.A. Obcrlin College BYRON K. HORNER DOROTHY E. HORNE Vocational Agriculture Home Economics B.A. Bethany College B.S. Pennsylvania State College B.S. Pennsylvania State College HELENA G. MUMAW Biology, History A.B. Allegheny College CECIL A. BOWLES Music B.S. of P.S.M. Westminster College t acult MABEL E. MUNNELL Latin Lit.B. Grove City College JAMES A. PATTERSON Mathematics A.B. Westminster College ELLEN M. ROCKS J. WENDELL MeTAGGART Commercial Studies Health, Gym B.B.A. Westminster College B.S. Slippery Rock State M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh Teachers College BESSIE M. MILLER History Grove City College T)ea IDiaixi: At last, after four years of study and play, I’m graduating. Even though all of us do talk about how wonderful it will be to get out of school, I’m going to nn.ss good old MercerHi, especially the basketball games, parties, and then, of course, that tall, dark and handsome hero of mine. I imagine we’ve tried the teachers' patience to the n’th degree but I’m still willing to bet that they’ll miss us when we’ve gone, dont you? Well, here 1 am, on my own at last—either making or breaking my chances for success. LOIS BILLS Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Girls’ Chorus 2-3-4; Girls’ Ensemble 2; Class Basketball 1-2. You never see Lois without a man, Put them together and you’d have some caravan. KARL BLAKE Round-Up 3-4; Camera Club 4; Senior Play 4; Mer-Hi Reporter 2-3-4. Karl really made the Seniors proud, Cause he’s the best soda-jerker of the crowd. JAMES BOCHY Transfer from Grove City 4; Senior Play Advertising Committee 4. Jimmy races around in a Eord, His tires he doesn't seem to hoard. FRANCES CHAPMAN Year Book Start 4; Mer-Hi Staff 3-4; Class Secretary 4; Round-Up 1; Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Girls’ Chorus 1-2; Mer-Hi Reporter 1-2; Camera Club 4; Junior Play 3; Chairman Senior Play Properties Committee 4; Baccalaureate Choir 1-2-3; Pagcant 4 Dinner Committee Spaghetti Supper 4. Bobby loves to cook and sew. How she finds time we really don’t know. BEULAH CRAWFORD Girls’ Chorus 3-4; Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Mer-Hi Reporter 3-4; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4. Always good humored and full of fun. There’s no grander friend under the sun. JAMES CRILLEY Transfer from Florida 2; Treasurer 2; Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Prom Decoration Committee 3; Senior Play Advertising Committee 4; Senior Play Stage Crew 4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Class Basketball 2-3-4; Soft Ball 2-4; House Committee Spaghetti Supper 4. Although bis build is very small, His line makes up for anything at all. RONALD CRILL Prom Decoration Committee 3; Camera Club 4; Band 1-2-3-4; Band Publicity 3; Band Secretary 4; Class Basketball 1-3; Football 1-2; Mer-Hi Columnist 4. Ronnie tries to play the sax, But with his practice he’s rather lax. DOROTHY DAVIS Librarian 4; Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Mixed Chorus 2-3. She is blonde and petite. All cuddly and sweet. WESLEY DAVIS Mer-Hi Stall 2-3; Prom House Committee 3; Junior Play Properties 3; Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Class Basketball 2-3; Senior Play Properties 4; Pageant 4. Wesley doesn’t like school dances. But that’s all right—neither does Trances. BETTY JEANNE DRENNING Prom Menu Committee 3; Horn Ec. Club 4. Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Cheer-leader 2-3-4; Gym Demonstration 1-3. Pert little lass with locks so black, Charm and personality she never will lack. LOUISE EDEBURN Home Ec. Club 4; Girls’ Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Baccalaureate Choir 3; Class Basketball 1; Gym Demonstration 1. Louise is definitely our star at knitting. She has her needles whenever she’s sitting. VIRGINIA ELLIOTT . Year Book Start 4; Round-Up 2-3-4; Home Ec. Club 4; Chairman Junior Play Advertising Committee 3; Prom Decoration Committee 3; Senior Play 4; Librarian 4; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Girls’ Chorus 2; Baccalaureate Choir 1-2; Class Basketball i-2-3-4; Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Gym Demonstration 1-3; Mcr-Hi Reporter 1-2; Chairman Spaghetti Supper Advertising Committee 4. Clever, original, witty and wise, She makes good use of those great, big eyes. IRA ELLIS Senior Play .Stage Crew 4. Ira is usually reserved and quiet. But with certain friends he is a riot. MARGUERITE FOLTZ Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Mixed Chorus 2-3. When Marguerite comes into class, She always is a quiet lass. HELEN FOX Home Ec. Club 4; Girls’ Ensemble 2; Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Chairman Senior Play Costume Committee 4. Helen has a lovely smile, If you don't believe us, talk to her a while. BETTY FRYE Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Gym Demonstration 1. Here's another member of our class. Who’s about the height of a blade of grass. SHIRLEY GILL Home Ec. Chib 4; Class Basketball 4; Senior Play Costume Committee 4. Shirley is a quiet girl, But she certainly can set life awhirl. DOROTHY GINADER Prom Invitation Committee 3; Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Mer-Hi Reporter 2-3-4; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Volleyball 2-4. A girl who is wise in every need. And very studious—yes, indeed! CHARLES HINKLEY Round-Up 3; Senior Play 4; Class Basketball 1-2; Class Volleyball 1-2. Chuck is really a wonderful dancer. And to the maidens’ prayers, he’s the perfect answer. ISOBEL HOOD Mcr-Hi Staff 2-3; Prom Decoration Committee 3; Junior Play Properties 3; Majorette 2-3; Senior Play Properties 4; Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Mcr-Hi Reporter 1; Gym Demonstration 1; Class Basketball 1-2; Volleyball 1-2; We have a girl in Mercer named Izzy, Who can twirl a baton till it makes you dizzy. DOROTHY HUNTER Transfer from West Middlesex 4. Dorothy Hunter was new here this year. But she certainly seems to have got right into gear. THERESA LIZZIE Home Ec. Club 4. Theresa Lizzie has a pretty smile, With it the boys she does beguile. DALE JOHNSTON Year Book Stall 4; Class President 2; Prom Decoration Committee 3; Senior Play 4; Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Junior Varsity 2. Dale plays the trombone—sweet and low, He definitely makes the music flow. THOMAS KING Prom Decoration Committee 3; Chairman Senior Play Stage Crew 4; Junior Play Properties Committee 3; Band 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2; Mcr-Hi Reporter 1-3; Mer-Hi Start 4. A business man should be Tommy’s profession, He’s really good—that’s our confession. HARVEY LANIGAN Transfer from Grove City 2; Future Farmers of America 4; Junior Varsity 3; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4. Harvey’s life has but one joy. Teasing teachers—the bad boy. BETTY LISTON Girls’ Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Class Basketball 1-2-3; C ass Volleyball 1-2-3; Gym Demonstration 1. If notes should reach the Hall of Fame, Betty Liston would be the author’s name. DAVID LLOYD Year Book Staff 4; Prom Orchestra Committee 3; Senior Play Advertising Committee 4; Camera Club 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; District Chonis 3; Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Boys’ Octet 3; Orchestra 1-2; Band Vice-President 3; Mixed Chorus Treasurer 2; Band 1-2-3-4; Mer-Hi Reporter 2-3-4; Junior Varsity 1-2. Davy’s really a solid sender! He especially likes those of the opposite gender. JOHN LUKCAS Year Book Staff 4; Class President 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Band 1-2-3-4; Trumpet Trio 3-4; Band President 4; Round-Up 4; Mer-Hi Reporter 1-3-4; Varsity Football 1-3. Johnny’s trumpet is really hot. And he’s attracted by red-heads quite a lot. MARJORIE MARSHALL Year Book Staff 4; Prom Invitation Committee 3; Girls’ Ensemble 2; Girls’ Chorus 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Mcr-f h Reporter 4; Senior Play Costume Committee 4. Marjorie intends to be a nurse. We hope her patient’s won’t need a hearse. WILLIAM MARTIN ARLENE MATTOCKS Prom Invitation Committee 3; Mixed Chorus 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 3-4; Mcr-F li Reporter 2-3-4; Class Basketball 1-2-3; Class Volleyball 1-2-3. In school or out, Arlene’s the same, To be friends with everyone is her aim. Virginia McConnell Cheer-leader 2-3-4; Gym Demonstration 3; Mcr-Hi Reporter 4; Class Basketball 2-3; Class Volleyball 2-3. Although,she came from out of town, Virginia certainly got around. ROBERT McKAY Prom House Committee 3; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Volleyball 3; Senior Play Lighting Committee 4. Bob is blonde and quite all right, But around girls—well—he gets stage-fright. JAMES McWHIRTER Class President 4; Round-Up 3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2; Class Basketball 1-2; Junior Varsity 3; Senior Play 4. Jimmy’s life is one big whirl, Chasing a certain Whitehouse girl. GENEVIEVE MONGlELLO Ways and Means Committee 4; Junior Play Advertising Committee 3; Librarian 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Camera Club 4; Mer-Hi Reporter 4; Chairman Spaghetti Supper Committee. Happy-go-lucky, rever a frown. We would certain'. miss her if she weren’t in town. CHARLES NELSON Prom Decoration Committee 3; Junior Play Properties 3; Gym Exhibition 1-3; Class Basketball 1-2; Stage Crew and Lighting Committee Senior Play 4. Being manager of the basketball team. Gives Chuck a good chance to let off his steam. HAROLD NELSON Future Farmers of America 4; Junior Play Properties 3; Band i; Class Volleyball 1; Senior Play Stage Crew. Harold has the nickname of “Hud.” You’ll also find that he never flings mud. DORIS NOBLE Class Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 4; Home Ec. Club Secretary 4; Prom Invitation Committee 3; Prom Executive Committee 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Baccalaureate Choir 3; Gym Demonstration 1; Class Basketball 1-2- 3-4; Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Mer-Hi Reporter 3-4. A little girl with a friendly smile. She “Rips” around all the while. MARY JANE PADDOCK Class Basketball 1; Class Volleyball 1. Winning her heart would be an awfully hard job. For you see, she’s lost it to a gob. LOUISE PALMER Home Ec. Club 4; Class Volleyball J -2. Louise is a girl who is very quiet. But there’s a certain boy who can deny it. CLARENCE PEARSON Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Soft ball 3. Clarence is the Romeo of our class, But he can’t seem to settle on just one lass. SARA POLLARD Year Book Staff 4; Mcr-Hi Staff 1-3-4-5; Class President 1; Student Council 1; Round-Up 3-4; Ring Committee 1; Prom Menu Committee 3; Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Girls’ Ensemble 2; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Baccalaureate Choir 1-2-3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Gym Demonstration 1; Home Ec. Club 4; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4. Sara has a pretty head. To be her friend—refrain from “Red. JULIA REDFOOT Home Ec. Club 4; Librarian 3; Class Basketball 1-2-3; Class Volleyball 1-2-3. Julia’s a girl, blonde, pretty and nice, When she walks by, everyone looks twice. JAMES REDMOND Junior Play Properties 3; Class Basket-jail 1-2; Class Volleyball 1; Gym Demonstration 1 -3. Jimmy's a wonder at jitterbuggin” And at the girls’ hearts he’s always tuggin. MARY RINAMON Junior Play Advertising Committee 3; Gym Demonstration 1-3; Mixed Chorus 3-4; Girls’ Chorus 3; Girls’ Ensemble 2; Baccalaureate Choir 1-2-3; Home Ec. Club 4. Mary’s ability in French is amazingly good, But how she learned it is not understood. MARY JEAN ROBINSON Prom Decoration Committee 3; Junior Play 3; Mcr-Hi Reporter 2-3-4; Sen or Play Advertising Committee 4; Home Ec. Cltib 4; Cheer leader 2-3-4; Gym Demonstration 1; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4. Mary Jean for three long years. Has led “Dear Mercer in all its cheers. HARRIET SARVER Mcr-Hi Staff 3-4; Student Council 1; Class Secretary 1; Class Vice President 4; Ring Committee 1; Prom Decoration Committee 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Round-Up 1-3-4; Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Girls’ Chorus 2-4; Girls' Ensemble 2; Mixed Chorus Librarian 2; Mcr-Hi Reporter 2; Camera Club 4; Gvm Demonstration 4; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4. Hazzie has the cutest dimple. Which makes her life anything but simple. MARY SWARTZ Prom Menu Committee 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Home Ec. Club 4; Gym Demonstration 3; Class Basketball 2. Mary is as quiet as a mouse, But she’d be nice to have around the house. JUNE UREY Transfer from Greenville 2; Junior Play Property Committee 3; Home Ec. Club 4; Gym Demonstration 3; Class Basketball 2. She’s little and blonde. And of gum very fond. ERNEST WHITE Transfer 2; Mcr-Hi Staff 3; Prom Invitation Committee 3; Year Book Staff 4. Ernest is a very bright boy. And has proved to be the teachers’ joy. EDNA WHITE-HOUSE MELISSA WOODS r Year Book Stall 4; Junior Play Advertising Committee 3; Prom Menu Committee 3; Librarian 4; Mcr-Hi Reporter 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Class Basketball 1-3; Class Volleyball 1-3. Tiny is the word for Eddie, But for a man-sized job she’s always ready. KATHRYN WILLIS Ways and Means Committee 4; Junior Play Advertising Committee 3; Prom Menu Committee 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Camera Club 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Mcr-Hi Reporter 1-2-3-4; Gym Demonstration 1; Senior Play Advertising Committee 4; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4. BETH WILSON Prom Executive Committee 3; Class Treasurer 1-3; Senior Play 4; Round-Up 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 2-3; Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Home Ec. Club President 4; Class Basketball 1-2; Class Volleyball 1-2-3; Mer-Hi Reporter 1-2-3-4. Beth Wilson’s the girl who can hit high “C”, She’s also noted for her energy. By nature Kate is not a rover, So she just sticks right to her Grover. Librarian 4; Baccalaureate Choir 1; Senior Play Costume Committee 4. And for our Melissa we give three more. Because she never is a bore. MAXINE WRIGHT Band 2; Girls’ Chorus 2-3; Mixed Choms 2-3; Librarian 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Mcr-Hi Reporter 4; Gym Demonstration 1; Class Basketball 1; Baccalaureate Choir 1. She w'orrics so about her hair. She might try getting a ’’teddy-bear.’’ JEAN ZAHNISER Home Ec. Club 4. Jean is a peaceful girl. And not involved in the social whirl. HELEN WORLEY Prom Menu Committee 3; Librarian 3-4; Baccalaureate Choir 1; Mer-Hi Rejx rter 4. Helen dearly loves to skate. Especially when she and Lee do date. MARIE WOODS Librarian 4; Baccalaureate Choir 1; Senior Play Costume Committee 4; Prom House Committee 3. Nowf here’s three cheers for our Marie, Who’s as nice a girl as she can be. JOHN ZIGO Future Farmers of America 4; Band 2-3; Junior Varsity 1-2-3; Varsity 4; Class Basketball 1 -2-3. John is a grand fellow we all agree, « Nice looking, good sport, intelligent —all three. IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SNYDER Born January 9, 1924 Died August 29, 1940 enioi Olass 1-2-3 The biggest class to enter Mercer High School arrived here in September, 1 938. I do believe I was most frightened and the greenest one of all. But after meeting everyone and making friends, we had our first class meeting under the direction of Miss Munnell, Mr. Ringer, and Mr. Crowell, our supervisors. We elected our officers which were: President....... Vice President Secretary ...... Treasurer .... . . Sara Pollard Robert Hinds Harriet Sarver .Beth Wilson Along toward the end of the year we had progressed as far as having a party anti boy, what a party! It was named the “Frosh Fiesta and I am very proud of the fact that ours was the first class to name its party. The party was a big success, all “springy and nice. The class went on a picnic to Stoughton's Beach and so ended our first year. Our Sophomore year opened with a bang for we were very confident. This year Miss Rocks and Mr. Patterson were our guardians. We swung right into things and elected officers without hesitation this year. Here are our choices: President..........................................Dale Johnston Vice President.....................................Ralph Rhoads Secretary .........................................Robert Hinds Treasurer .........................................James Crilley Since our class contains geniuses (brag, brag) when it comes to parties we put on the best party of the year. It was the “Diamond Horseshoe Party.” In this we produced a floor show which practically “set the world on fire”—anyways, Mercer High School. This year we all went picnicking at Conneaut Lake. Everyone had a perfectly wonderful time—at least I did. The Junior year rolled around and a much smaller group embarked upon it. Miss Miller and Miss Mumaw were our advisors this year. Our officers were: President ................................................John Lukacs Vice President..........................................Robert Hinds Secretary........................................Doris Noble Treasurcr .......................................Beth Wllson The first business of the year was that of class rings. We finally decided on them after much indecision and discussion. The Juniors were all “on pins” until they arrived. The next events were the Junior Play, “Yes and No and. the Junior-Senior Prom. I have told you all about these back in the Society and Drama section so forgive me for touching on them. Again we went to Conneaut Lake for the last day. Here I tried to recapture all the good times I had there the year before. Confidentially, I succeeded. (yeniol Class ”l{2” Wc started our busy Senior Year under the guidance of Miss Munnell anti Miss Stranahan. This year we had much to do so we organized at our first class meeting by electing the following officers: President ......................................James MeWhirter Vice President.............................................Harriet Sarver • Secretary .......................................Frances Chapman Treasurer ...................................................Doris Noble Our Yearbook Staff was selected and they began their work with many bright ideas anti with much enthusiasm. As you know, any Senior class must have a lot of money so wc startctl campaigning. Our party, the “Senior Lodge Party, was the first one of the year and, of course, it was a huge success. During the course of the year we had several bake sales anti we soltl candy at the basketball games. Every member in our class cooperated and thanks to them our funds were greatly increased. After flashing madly around in preparation for our Senior play, “Sunup,” we finally producetl it gloriously. About this time we were going around, not the usual carefree girls and boys, but with a rather worried expression on our faces anti an armful of books. For, you see, it was nnd-term test time and wc all wanted to graduate with honors. Since our class was a very active one we had to have something to use our energy upon, so we served a spaghetti supper. The supper was worth all the effort that we put into it and it was very successful. We now look forward to being royally entertained by the Junior Class when they give the Junior-Senior Prom. We, also, have the Senior Day, Baccalaureate, Commencement, anti the Alumni banquet all waiting for us. I know 1 shall have a wonderful time at all of these. Thus ends the history of the Senior Class. Who's Who Qn l 2 ERNEST WHITE Most Intellectual Boy SARA POLLARD Most Intellectual Girl Deal TJia’ixj: When I begin to think about the Underclassmen begin to feel a little blue. Gee, but HI miss ail my friends and the hustle and bustle of school life. The Seniors next year will have all our fun, excitement and worries, but I know they'll land on top. The Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen will be setting Mercer Hi. on fire, too, probably. They all certainly have a lot to look forward to. It hardly seems possible that we were once Freshmen and looked forward to o u r Senior year just like the Freshmen are now. Life certainly passes quickly as they will all find out. iKfpWWHHHMM unicl Olass First Row—Ruth Wicncl, Marion Huston, Alice Liston, Bernice Ferry, Edith Boles, Lois Smith, Fern Cousins. Second Row—Wayne Painter, Lena Miller, Pauline King, Jean King, Ruth Finney, Ruby Buxton, Helen Smith, Marie Dravis, Edith Miller. Third Row—Dorric Davis, Esther Parker, Mable Seaburn, Ruth Drake, Geraldine Klass, Mar rosscr, Julia O’Mahoncy, Anna Crill, Pauline Hinds, Ruby Inman, Jack Stro Fourth Row -Gene Smith, Paul Fitzgerald. Bob Hazlett, Ed Wasser, Elmer Livermore, Bill Pollard, Joe Hood, David Graham, Wayne Miller. Fifth Row—Jack McDonald, Lee Ramsey, Joe Janke, John Reeher, David Cousins, Bill Ringer, Jim Mongiello, Harold McCullough, Bob Bestwick, Jack Wilson. Sixth Row—Paul Kinney, LaVcmc Davis, Donald Wolff, Gene Adams, Richard Redic, Paul Zahniser, Fred Whited, Arthur Vanderveen, George Rowbottom. fluMOl Cl ass Histolij FRESHMAN Wc had often heard about high school but we didn’t really think much about it until we tried buffing the barriers it presented. All but a few of us got over the first great barrier—our first report card in high school. Our hardest task was choosing officers that were capable of carrying out the job but we did it. We elected: Dome Davis .....................................President Paul Zahniser..............................Vice President Jean King ......................................Secretary Julia O’Mahoney ................................Treasurer This year Thanksgiving was moved up a week which made it seem rather early. But we came back with renewed energy to carry us along until Christmas. When our Christmas vacation was barely over the Seniors had a “Leap Dance.” We were all excited over giving our first class party. It was a “Freshman Swing Session” and it had every one bowled over. Our last day was spent at Conncaut Lake with our first year of high school behind us. . SOPHOMORE With more confidence than last year we resumed the eternal grind of high school. Now that we know better the people in our class it isn't so hard to choose our officers. We elected Dorrie Davis ....................................President Mary Strosser...............................Vice President Wayne Miller ....................................Secretary Jim Mongicllo ...................................Treasurer On November eighth, breaking the monotony, every girl caught a man for the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Christmas vacation came and went much faster this year than it did last year. In April we had a musical class party “Sophomore Hop which didn’t bring much money but it did bring fun to all. We spent the last day at Conncaut Lake. Some fun! JUNIORS We started back to school looking forward to our Junior year with great hope ambition. The officers this year have an exceedingly hard job to do if it is done well, elected Rip Redic............................................President Paul Zahniser...................................Vice President Anna Crill ..........................................Secretary Jack Wilson .........................................Treasurer and We Everyone worked hard to get ready for Christmas and our “St. Nick’s Jam Session” so for further details look up the Party Section. Thrill of thrills! Our rings came and arc they super-super-duper! Now wc are looking forward to our play and prom. (Most of us have had dates for this great event since last month). M '.RY C. SSER Joe Jankc First Row—Eddie Robinson, Calvin Seabum, Bill Steen, Marjorie Amy, Mablc Winklevoss, Jimmy Hamilton, Bill Wardle. Second Row—David Seidle, Wallace Swingle, Glenn Sontag, Jack Crilley, Harlow Fox, Earl Chadderton, George Yeager, Howard Edcburn, Ray Thompson, Russell Patterson. Third Row-—Patty Reagle, Estella Sprow, Frances Sponburger, Anna Mary Mayne, Genevieve Bowers, Betty Gill, Betty Barr, Isabelle McClellan, Wanda Fox, Marilla King, Cecilia Viazanko. Fourth Row—Jean Buchanan, Mary Bobanick, Wilma Sattes, Ruth Johnston, Betty Burns, Dorothy Adams, Patty Anion, Betty Thompson, Virginia Zahnizer, Virginia Wilson, Nora Vishcr. Fifth Row—Betty Pears, Anne Lizzie, Lois Palmer, Irene Bochy, Thelma Patterson, Alberta Pearson, Helen Kelso, Maiy Crawford, Lee Patrick, Alice Michals, Jessie Blake, Kenneth Martin, Robert Fike, Charles Horner, Thomas Lockyer, Wayne Winger, LcRoy Knapp, Gordon Allen, Bill Thompson, George Draining. Sixth Row—Joe Strausser, Rusty Graham, Mont Mattocks, Duke Hinds, Frank Poglitch, Mike Kurtanick, Richard Pratt, Tom Emery, Rudy Zigo. Seventh Row—Kenneth Peterson, Bill Reese, Ray Moon, Bob MacElrath, Alfred Boyd, Bill Hoagland, Earl Caven, Clyde Ellis, Victor Truxcll. £opL otnoie ttistol V We were so frightened as we entered the front doors of the school last year. The teachers and upperclassmen looked like human monstrosities for the first few months. But by the time for Christmas vacation they had settled down to normal size. We elected officers for the coming year about the time when things were halfway settled. We elected Cecilia Viazanko ......................................President Jim Hamilton .....................................Vice President Helen Kelso ...........................................Secretary Robert Ringer ........................................ Treasurer LcRoy Knapp.......................................Representative Bv February we were all excited for we were planning our first party. We spent all day fixing our decorations of red and white streamers in the ceiling. They certainly were tricky. We brought our skis and ice skates to help decorate the fireplaces on either side of the loom. Two cotton snowmen survived the heat of the excitement very well. The orchestra was called 1 lie Four Aces.'' Those red and white dolls pinned on conspicuous places were the souvenirs. We had a lot of hard work before the last of school came and then we packed our picnic baskets ami were off to Conneaut Lake. Most of 11s hail never been there before and were filled with new delights. As we entered the front doors this year we looked scornfully down at the Freshmen having the same experiences that we had last year. We were far more settled this year when we elected Duke Hinds ...............................................President Helen Kelso.........................................Vice President Jim Hamilton .............................................Secretary Ray Moon..................................................Treasurer Being much braver we entered into many more activities such as Varsity Basketball, and Mixed Chorus. We also had an excellent party. This was called the “Victory Dance” hut for more definite information turn to the Party Section. Easter has come and gone and now we arc settling down for a hard grind before the final wind-up 111 June. Cecelia Viazanko Duke Hinds -fKL 'fieslunen First Row—Clyde Snyder, August Poglavitch, Charles Gerrish, Lee Cotton, Bob Miller, Bob Dyer, David Barton, Bill Morris. Second Row—Irene McWilliams, Marjory Smith, Jean Johnston, Helen Lukacs, Jean Dye, Genevieve Mc-Elrath, Evelyn Royal, Jo Ann Ellis, Stella Hogan, Virginia Lucas. Third Row—Dorothy Smith, Rose Zigo, Pauline Miller, Helen Winklevoss, Twila Stokley, Alfreda Ramsey, Aletha Shoemaker, Charlotte Swartz, Margaret McWilliams. Fourth Rote- Elsie Brown, Doris McCracken, Nellie Miller, Betty Ryder, Norma Wolff, Louise Ihompson, Martha Jean White, Dolores Viazanko, Mary Lois •Baker, Fifth Row—Betty Jane Smith, Jimmy Mayne, Eddie Snyder, Jean Davis, Ruth McWhirtcr, Mary Jayne Pollard, Earla Vogan, Eleanor Watts, Gerry Masters. Sixth Row—Teddy Barr, Robert Stafford, Jerry Mongiello, Paul Long, John Strosser, Don Sealand, Allen Wright, Fred Mackey, Earl Tait. 'flesltman Class History As we wander through the halls and look into the doors of our rooms, we wonder “Could it be we who entered that door the first day of school?” Gee, how self conscious we felt when we went into the wrong rooms and when we got our classes mixed up. We saw each other blush when the teacher spoke to us. Oh, unhappy day! But now we think, “H-m-m. I’m just as good as any Sophomore, Junior or Senior. I'm not the least bit bashful now. But underneath our skin, aren't we? Our class had 116 members to start with but we’ve lost some of them. We began right by electing capable officers who were: Rose Zigo.............................................President Thomas Harris ...................................Vice President Ella Brown............................................Secretary Lee Cotton ...........................................Treasurer Later we decided on our class colors which are green and white. As our English class got under way and we became awfully intelligent, we formed an English Club, under the direction of Miss Lafferty. Likewise we formed a Civics Club with the help of Mr. Spigelmycr. We are proud that our class was very active—participating in many activities. Our class was very ably represented in the band, Junior Varsity and many other organizations. When anyone wants to give a party all they have to do is let us know. Our Freshman party proved that we are good party throwers because ours was a really nice party and a big success. Louise Thompson Alfred Krall First Row—Mary Lou King, Billy Frye, Betty Lou Hodge, Louclla Bice, Glenn Glunt, June DeCarlo. Second Row—Alfred Krall, Lois Chadderton, Doris Jean Horner, Ella Brown, Jane King, Virginia D’Angio, Charles George, Carolyn Body, Betty Anion. Third Row—John Dilley, Alice Anderson, Norma Christy, Joan Alberty, Margaret Ann Davis, Helen D’Angio, Walter Fyfte, Mary Lou Gill. Fourth Row—Alma Bartholomew, Don Hinkson, Jean Burns, Tommy Harris, Carl Danielson, Jean Anderson, Joyce Knapp, Kenneth Engstrom. Who's Who in 7 Z. H. The most popular girl of our high school is Harriet Sarver. “Hazzic’’ has been very busy for four years participating in practically every activity that we have. The most popular boy is “Rip” Redic. He is a Junior and, as you can see, well liked. We have all cheered for him at the basketball games as he is one of our stars. The Junior class is honored to have the most attractive girl and boy. They are Jean King and Dorrie Davis. The two people most likely to succeed are Ernest White and Sara Pollard. We know they can do it and wish both of them loads of luck. Sara and Ernest again get a title, this one for being the most intellectual. Both have left very fine records behind them and we are proud of them. Betty Thompson of the Sophomore class and Ronnie Crill of the Senior class get tagged for being the best dressers. Well, we must admit they do look pretty snappy. Our best dancers arc Pauline King and Davie Lloyd. Pauline and Davie can really get into the groove, especially when dancing together. Jean Ringer and Dorrie Davis have the cutest smiles. The nicest profile holders are Jean King and Chuck Hinklcy. Seems to us that these two do look nice together. Our very silliest arc Gerry Masters, a Freshman, and Joe Janke, a Junior. Both are live wires and get laughs from everyone. Sara Pollard with her glorious red hair and Dorrie Davis with his black wavy hair captured the prettiest hair pennant. Maty' Jean Robinson and Rip Redic have the prettiest teeth so let’s see a lot of smiles from them. The nicest noses belong to Beth Wilson and Jim Hamilton. Dolores Viazanko and Bill Stein, being very loquacious, received the title of most talkative. Pauline King and Rip Redic have the nicest laughs. Betty Gill and Dorrie Davis have the prettiest complexions. Maybe some day they will let us in on the secret of how they keep them that way. It’s rumored that Kate Willis and Rusty Graham were elected to the title of laziest, but we don’t believe everything we hear. Most industrious are Harriet Sarver and Ernest White. These two are very busy people. And last, not least, is the best husband-to-be and wife-to-be, who are Ray Moon anti Frances Chapman. This does have possibilities, doesn’t it? ■fXawu cietN 3 'Deal T) How I wish I could ad! What a lot of f un it would have been to be in the flays. Our class came through with two excellent ones even without me in them. By the way, I think the Junior Class has some Cornells and Barrymores, too. Parties, parties, and more parties! These are my extra special interests. I’m so glad that our school has so many of them. Each class has a chance to give one. certainly hope that get a new dress and an invitation for the next one. Isn’t life wonderful? JUNIOR PLAY CAST Left to Right—Mary Jean Robinson, John Lukacs, Ronald Crill, David Lloyd, Sara Pollard, Frances Chapman, Harriet Sarver. The smell of grease paints, the rehearsing of the actors, the pounding of the stage crew was floating through the halls of Mercer High. The Junior Class of 1942 was giving a play! It was called “Yes or No” by Kenneth Home. In the part of Reverend Richard Jarrow, the Rector of Upper Wcrton, David Lloyd was a perfect absent minded minister. Fussy, young spirited Mrs. Jarrow was played by Frances Chapman. Mary Jean Robinson as Mrs. Webb, the daily woman, showed everyone what not to have for a life ambition. Harriet Sarver as Sally Jarrow and Sara Pollard as Jo Jarrow were natural for the love affairs, beliefs and actions of the girls in our class. The dashing “Romeo’s” of our class, Ronald Crill and John Luckas looked perfect in the respective roles of Adrian Marsh and Mr. Bagshott. On the program. Act I was entitled “What Might Happen if Jo said ’No’.” Oh my! that was exciting. Adrian thought he loved Jo but after he managed to propose to her, Jo refused him because she liked Bags very much and he liked her too. I wondered if he would kiss her and he did. Then came the big surprise. Adrian and Sally found that they loved each other and they eloped. Oh, gee, it was so terribly romantic. $ Act II was What Might Happen if Jo said ‘Yes’.” In this act Jo agreed to marry Adrian. He was so handsome, so man about townish that I don’t blame her at ail. Everything seems to be in a dilemma because everyone is mad at each other and nothing is right. Finally the act ends with Bags comforting Jo and Sally anti Adrian eloping. Act III said “What Actually Happened.” It turned out that Adrian didn't even ask Jo to marry him but he and Sally just naturally fell in love with each other. Jo and Bags found each other, too, and it ended with everyone very happy. Isn't love grand though? SENIOR PLAY CAST Seated Left to Right -Ronald drill, Sara Pollard, Beth Wilson. Standing Left to Right—Dale Johnson, David Lloyd, Karl Blake, Virginia Elliott, John Lukacs, James MeWhirter, Charles Hinklcy, Harriet Sarver. The Seniors are at it again! We are displaying our dramatic talents. Of course, we art-regular troupers now because this isn't our first attempt. The play “Sun-Up by Lulu Vall-emer is something different. It’s really a tragedy all fixed up with some funny spots. I'll have to introduce you to Mrs. Cagle first. She’s a hardened mountaineer but down underneath she's just the grandest person imaginable. Sara Pollard and Virginia Elliott played this part. I am so glad that they got over their pipe smoking all right. Oh, Rufe! This was Ma Cagle’s son. He was terribly handsome and just about perfect. Charles Hinklcy was just super as Rufe. James MeWhirter played the part of Pap Todd. Poor Pap enjoyed his moonshine hut he still had his good points. Bud, his son, was rather dull and maybe a little bit unbalanced. Ronald Crill was really perfect in this part. Harriet Sarver and Beth Wilson as Emmy were grand. She was Pap Todd’s daughter. She loved Rufe and Rufe loved her so everything was lovely until--. Karl Blake as Sheriff Weeks simply stole the show. He was very much impressed by his importance and the way he talked had me in stitches all the time. John Lukacs made an efficient deputy. Again David Lloyd came through as the Preacher. Dale Johnston made a wonderful Stranger. Even though he was rather the “villain,” I still liked him. In Act I Rufe decided to enlist in the Army. It’s simply awful when he tries to make Ma Cagle understand his ideals, but at last she sees that it is no use and she lets him go. It’s in Act II that Rufe anti Emmy are married. I was so glad they were married but when Rufe left for the Army I just sat there and wept, but that wasn’t so terrible ’cause even-one else was doing it, too. Act III was very dramatic. Ma Cagle received work that Rufe had been killed. “Gee,” I thought, “I’m going to look terrible when I get out of here with all this crying and everything.” Ma Cagle took in a Stranger who had deserted from the Army. She protected him from the Sheriff even though he was the son of the man who had killed her husband. Oh, it was a wonderful play and a credit both to the Seniors and to old Mercer High. unioi - enioi Plom Tlie most important event of our junior year was the Junior-Senior Prom. Scramble, scramble for dates, dresses, and suits, but how thrilling it was! I got my first corsage anil it was beautiful. I can remember everything so vividly that I will tell you all about it. First, there was a banquet with everything gooil to eat. I shall tell you something not to do though. Please don’t serve mint ice cream and chocolate dip because it doesn’t taste very good. David Lloyil was our toastmaster. David told some funny jokes and Larry Strosscr, Senior class president, very wittingly answered him. The decorations were so cleverly arranged that it seemed almost like a real wedding with cakes, candles, anil bells. The favors were little bells with the dance program and menu inside. After dinner we were entertained by a magician and after that by dancing. The magician did many mysterious card tricks but the funniest thing of all was when Bob Ely volunteered to crow like a rooster. You entered the dance floor by walking through a huge wedding ring. At one end of the floor there was a beautiful altar with lighted candles and ferns. A large wedding bell anil streamers hung from the celling. Brule and groom silhouettes decorated the walls. Music was furnished by Johnny Bonfielil anil his orchestra. Of course, I did get home rather late but I’ve recovered and I’m all ready for the next one. Palties 111. H. . We Seniors started the social whirl with the first party of the year. Our party was named the “Senior Lodge Party which was appropriate for you see it was on November 21. Tile decorations were those of a hunting lodge and everything was there to make a swell party. Hunting licenses in the class colors were the souvenirs. Very good music was supplied by Johnny Bonficld’s orchestra. Christmas rolled around, bringing “St. Nick’s Party presented by the Juniors. The party caught the festival spirit with Christmas trees, holly, bells and the traditional mistletoe. I think a lot of people stole a march on Santa because everyone looked extra special. Souvenirs in the form of two little packages all tied up completed a grand party. Johnny Bonfield again furnished music. The Sophomore Party, given on February 21 was quite unique and very appropriate. This was the Victory Dance. The gym was decorated with flags and red, white, and blue streamers from which were hung big letters spelling Victory. The souvenirs were adorable little pins with Victory on them and a little red and blue ribbon hanging from the pin. I liked the party very much especially since they used the proceeds to buy a Defense Bond. Oh, Yes! I mustn’t forget that this was the first party which provided a checking system for our wraps. Bcmic 1 hompson’s orchestra played very good music and the party was a “howling success.” Remem Lei ? 1. Just what the Navy needs—huh, girls? 2. “Little Peter Rabbit”—Alias Beth Wilson. 3. What’s the matter, girls? No dates for the Prom? 4. You were so-o-o-o sweet—Dale! 5. Flirting again. Miss Laffcrty? 6. Just die cuddly type—aren’t you, Joe? 7. Another toss-up with “Coon on top! 8. Just Ronnie demonstrating “brotherly love.” 9. It must be Helen's “mother instinct.” 10. One of Mercer's “gorgeous hunks of men”! 11. I always did like sweet little girls, don't you, Rip? 12. Gee! Am I hungry! 13. Consoling each other, girls? 14. Why, Greasy Pants, you’re disgraceful! 15. Get that grin off your face—Elliott! Cictioities an Qiaan m c Deal Diaixj: really should he study- ! but with all the millions °f things to do—well___ i“st haven’t time. There’s the wonderful basketball ICam- ri'at takes care of y Tuesday and F rid, Tl ™ is Camera Uub m Thu H°meHc CM o„ • Uhls. Mnyways-d,Ml a v perfectly gorgeous! For the musical students (there's a lot of them) there is the chorus and the band. The majorettes could be included in that. too. The boys can indulge in F.F.A. and Intermural Sports. There arc ° literary people in Mercer and these relax ( ) h working for the Mer-Hi and 1 Year Book. T to 90 to the game. ime feat ?cck Seated Left to Right—Edna White-house, Virginia Elliott, Dale Johnston. Standing Left to Right—Sara Pollard, Marjorie Marshall, Frances Chapman, John Lukacs, Ernest White, David Lloyd. Editor-in-Chief ................................Virginia Elliott Business Manager ...........................................Dale Johnston Literary Editor.............................Edna Whitehouse Assistant Literary Editor...................Marjorie Marshall Photograph Editor.................................David Lloyd Assistant Photograph Editor.................Frances Chapman Sports Editor ....................................John Lukacs Special Feature Editor............................Sara Pollard The Year Book Staff tried, and I think we succeeded, to give you a different type of Year Book. We tried to make it more personal by being informal and including things that would be of interest to all classes. The material in this book could be found in almost any diary. It contains all those things that interest each of us and by which everyone will remember both the important and the lesser important school day happenings. We should like to record here that producing a Year Book is not all sunshine. There are all kinds of struggles and difficulties to overcome. Oh, 1 can still remember those all important decisions that had to be made. So now this book is presented to you. We hope you will like it and always treasure it as a special token from the Senior Class of 1942. iTte’i-Hi gtafj Seated Left to Right—Cecelia Viazanko, Anna Cnll, Sara Pollard. Harriet Sarver, Frances Chapman, Jean King, Isobel Hood. Standing Left to Right—Bill Pollard, Joe Hood, Alfred Boyd, Thomas King. Editor-in-chief........ Business Manager....... News Editor............ Sports Editor.......... Assistant Sports Editor Art Editor............. Assistant Art Editor. . . Music Editor........... Exchange Editor........ Circulation............ . .. . Harriet Sarver .....Sara Pollard Frances Chapman . .William Pollard .. .Thomas King .... Joseph Hood .....Isobel Hood ......Anna Crill Cecelia Viazanko .......Jean King The “Mcr-Hr Staff should receive from each of us a hearty expression of praise and approval. They didn't just publish a school paper—not this group—but they published for us a magazine crammed full of special articles, short stories, features, school gossip, and exchange news. The aim of the staff was to have everyone’s name mentioned in the paper. This has proved to be a successful way of making the paper more interesting. The magazine came out in four issues but I’m sure we would have been overjoyed to have received it more often. We realize that to publish such a magazine much hard work had to be done. I can well imagine the headaches and worries that the staff must have had. I can still sec Harriet Sarver, the Editor-in-Chicf, rushing around the halls trying to get the assignments in. Just now I remember the backbone of any such publication—the reporters. We have a great mob of this busy but not so celebrated group. Bouquets to Miss Rocks, Miss Lafferty nad Miss Stranahan under whose able management our Mcr-Hi has been such a success! First Row—Bill Steen, Wilson Amon, Bob McElrath, Rip Redic, Bob Hinds, Jim Hamilton. Second Row—John Zigo, Bill Ringer, Paul Zahniser, Duke Hinds, Grover Elliott. Third Row—Mr. Spigelmyer, Ralph Rhoads. Dear Diary, Dec. 16, ’41 Tonight we played our first game with Union on their fioor. Boy, was it a swell game! We won 31-22. Coon” McElrath played a dreamy game—made 15 points—and Amon! well, I bet he told the referee a few things he didn’t know before. He” (that certain someone) didn’t get to play but I just know he will before the season’s over. Dear Diary, Dec. 19, ’41 We played Shcnango tonight for the first time and I bet that they’re sorry, too. We won 54-34. Why. Hack” Amon almost beat them himself with his 19 points. He” got to play tonight—even if it was only for the last couple of minutes. Dear Diary, Jan. 2, ’42 I don’t feel so good tonight. I guess it’s because we succumbed to New Wilmington 32-22. But it was nip and tuck and they didn’t get victory without fighting for it. And gee! were they tall! Oh, well, no use crying over spilt milk. Besides we’ll have another chance later on. Dear Diary, Jan. 6, 42 We just had the most thrilling and exciting game th I ever hope to see with Hickory (even if they did win 35-33). The game was so close that anyone could see that there was no difference between the two teams. Of course, “lie didn’t get to olay but there’s an old saying that “a squad is no better than its second team” and that’s he. Sigh . Dear Diary, Jan. 9, ’42 We (dear old Mercer) have just received on of the most disgusting defeats we hope we experience—31-24 at the hands of Grove City. To add disgust to humility of defeat one of our players had to start slugging in the overtime. It will take an awful long winning streak to redeem what happened tonight. Dear Diary, Jan. 13, ’42 Overconfidence! Gosh! What a wreck that word made of our team. Sure helped Greenville, though. (35-30). I guess that puts an awful hole in our league standing. Dear Diary, Jan. 16, ’42 Defeat!----rather monotonous, isn’t it? Only this time we bowed out honorably. Sharon almost bit off more than they could chew in downing us 33-25. If Hack” and Coon” had been hitting before the third quarter it might have been a different story. Just wait until wc get them on our own floor! Dear Diary, Jan. 20. ’42 Well—at least we can still retain some of our dignity. We emerged the victor over Sandy Lake 41-34.' Deary Diary, Jan. 23, ’42 I guess those Valley teams spell trouble for us —we can’t seem to beat them anyway, even on our own Poor, though it was pretty close up until the last quarter. Then things started to happen and the final score stood 37-25. Of course, “he” didn’t get to play, but then he never does when we’re beaten. Reason number 2 why we could win every game. Hv the way—we played Sharpsville. I hated to mention it. Dear Diary, Jan. 27, ’42 Well! We certainly went sailing down the road of Victory tonight—Union was thoroughly and soundly spanked by “us and company” to the tune of 44 24. And in the bargain Hack” put hmself up on top in the county individual scoring race. He collected 23 points to put him 1.8 points per gam. ahead of “Pete” Molnar of Sharon. Dear Diary, Jan. 30, ’42 The traditional feud between West Middlesex and Mercer flared up again tonight with Mercer taking it on the chin. (In more ways than one). West Middlesex took the game 32-29. Dear Diary, Feb. 3, ’42 Revenge! How sweet! I just knew we’d beat those lucky Grovers. The fellows did it right beautifully. too—48-37. Oh, I’ll admit perhaps it was a little close up until the last 5 minutes, but we still weren’t worried. “Coon” surely slopped ’em in— 20 points. Dear Diary, Feb. 6, ’42 Tonight’s game was the clash between Pete” Molnar of Sharon and Hack” Anion, our star forward. to decide the high scorer of Mercer County. Well, Pete” got more points but Hack” proved to all of us that he was a better all-round man. Stationed at guard for the night he consistently shot well, while his passing and feed were superb. Dear Diary, Feb. 10, ’42 Whew! Tonight’s game was too close for me. We pulled this game out of the fire in the last two minutes with two buckets. Ralph’s break on that Greenville floor was really something to see! I must say it’s about time we won one for a change, though. The happy thing about it is that it keeps us out of the cellar position for a while anyway. Oh, yes— the score was 29-25. Deary Diary, Feb. 13. ’42 Can you imagine our playing Sharpsville on Friday the Thirteenth”? Why, it’s bad enough playing them on a perfectly normal day. To prove the old jinx is just what it’s cracked up to be, take a look at this evening’s results: Sharpsville 33— Mercer 21. Dear Diary, Feb. 17. ’42 Well. I must say I was rather disappointed in tonight’s game with West Middlesex. There I was —all dressed for a fight—my dander up—and a sizeable hand-bag at my side—and then no fight. Instead everything went smoothly just as a basketball game should go—we won 34-25. Dear Diary, Feb. 24, ’42 We did it before but we didn’t do it again. We could’ve kept Hickory out of the Class A play-offs as we did last year, but somehow they ganged up on us to the tune of 41-24 (You should have heard “Diddy” screaming for Elmer”). Dear Diary, Feb. 27, ’42 Murder! Only we’re the victims, literally ripped to pieces by New Wilmington. Everything went swell until Kitty-cart” (it’s really Cathcart) got going for New Wilmington. The final score seemed to leave us on the little end of the string—30-19. Dear Diary, Mar. 4, ’42 We played our last game tonight and ended the season up right well if I may say so. We indulged in a little game of “give away” with Shenango doing the giving. What I mean to say is that they gave us a final victory—41-25. To them we wish to express our most humble appreciation. a, eelleadels % Betty Jeanne Drcnning, Virginia McConnell, Pauline King, Mary Jean Robinson. fluniol First Row—Bill Steen, Elmer Livermore, Clyde Ellis, Dorric Davis, Jim Hamilton. Second Row—Charles Nelson, Jim Mongiello, Bob Bestwick, Joe Janke, Mr. Spigelmyer. Third Row—Bob Ringer, Ray Moon, Alfred Boyd, Tommy Harris. Tile Junior Varsity opened their 41-42 season this year by first playing guinea pig to a new athletic system. For the first time in many years they became known as not the “Junior Varsity but the “Varsity Reserve Squad,” cocahed by “Herb Spigelmeyer, Varsity coach. Prior to this, the same group of boys were coached by Wendell Mac MacTaggert, who left us at the beginning of the season to take a position as gym teacher in Hubbard, Ohio. However, the change wasn't too great for the boys to overcome and they did their best for Mercer. Although the boys appeared to some of the win-or-nothing fans to be too much on the little end of the string, they failed to notice that the boys learned to handle the ball beautifully and most important of all— learned to play as a team. That, alone, is indispensable to next year’s varsity. What the boys lacked in height and experience they certainly made up for with expert ball handling and tricky shots. To the boys who composed the Reserve Squad we wish to extend our congratulations for this year and our best wishes for the success of next year's Varsity. The third and, perhaps, the most important department in any successful athletic program is that of the cheer-leaders. This year the task fell to four girls, namely, Mary Jean Robinson, Betty Jeanne Drenning, Virginia McConnell, and Pauline King. Mary Jean, Betty Jeanne, and Virginia all graduate this year, but I'm sure that Pauline will be able to find some able underclassmen who will help her carry on the job of “cheering Mercer to victory. Camera Glub First Row—Thomas King, David Graham, Alfred Krall, Grover Elliott, Gene Adams, Bill Pollard. Second Row—Victor Troxcll, David Seidel, Ray Courtney, David Lloyd, Ronald Grill, Karl Blake. Third Row—Helen Smith, Isobel McClellan, Anna Grill, Betty Thompson, Jean Ringer, Mary Jane Pollard, Jean King, Harriet Sarver. Fourth Row—Kathryn Willis, Alberta Pearson, Frances Chapman, Miss Lafferty, Lee Patrick, Pauline Hinds, Genevieve Mongicllo. President ..............Gene Adams Secretary Anna Grill Vice-President..............Lois Bills Treasurer ................Bill Pollard Never before in the history of Mercer High School has there been a Camera Club. But this year a group of students organized a club under the direction of Miss Lafferty. The Committees are Program Committee, Dark Room Committee, Constitution Committee, and Scrapbook Committee. Each committee has its special work. The program for the year was made out with a different subject for each meeting. A chairman and co-chairman were appointed for each meeting. The Dark Room Committee has secured equipment for the dark room. Each member is permitted to develop, print and enlarge his own pictures. The club has a scrapbook and the members bring photographs which they think are exceptional from magazines or newspapers. Through study of good pictures the members have been able to improve their own. The club visited the dark rooms of Westminster College under the direction of Professor Wallace Biggs. The speakers the club has heard during the year were Mr. Merle Ringer, Mr. Earl Miller, Professor H. J. Brennan and Dr. Bert I. Quick. The members had an excellent exhibition of their pictures. The club closed with a picnic and the election for the coming year. hrst Row—Virginia D’Angio, Doris Horner, June Dc Carlo, Alfrcda Ramsey, Doeis McCracken, Anne Kirila, Patty Rcagle. Second Row—Shirley Gill, Genevieve Mongiello, Theresa Lizzie, Jean Zahniscr, Mary Rinamon, Edna Whitehouse, Anna Grill. Betty Thompson. Marian Houston. Alice Liston. Third Row—Miss Horne, Virginia Elliott, Doris Noble. Mary Jean Robinson, Betty Jeanne Drentiing, Beth Wilson, Maxine Wright, Louise Edeburn, Helen D’Angio, Mary Swartz, Louise Palmer, Julia Rcdfoot. Fourth Row—Irene Bochv, Pauline Hinds, Mabel Seaburn, Kathryn Willis, Sara Pollard. Alberta Pearson. Ruth Drake. Bernice Ferry, Esther Parker, Helen Fox, Mary Strosser. President ............................................Beth Wilson Vice President ....................................Pauline Hinds Secretary-Treasurer....................................Doris Noble Social Chairman.......................................Sara Pollard The Home Economics course was introduced lx re this year, our last year. 1 think it's very worth while and certainly it’s interesting. During the first semester we learned how to knit and guess what—I actually knit myself a sweater.! We also studied the elementary principals of sewing, too. But during the last semester we really were a busy group in our new super Home Economics Room. Here we began to learn “home-making in earnest. We spent the first six weeks sewing, and the next in studying personal care, and the last in learning how to cook. During the course of the year we served many dinners. They were grant! dinners which just goes to show that Mercer High School girls have “talents in a certain line.” Shortly after school started, a Home Ec Club was organized. Officers were elected and a constitution was drawn up. We joined the state organization and tried to live up to the standards set by it. The meetings were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Much credit for the success of the course is due to Miss Horne. She had a real task before her, being a new teacher with a brand new course, but she came through with flying colors. Home Ec is now firmly estblished in Mercer High School. 'future 'fairness ol Qm iica first Row—Lavcrnc Dunn, Charles Oaks, John Dilly, Ray Thompson, Clyde Snyder, Bill Stafford, Glenn Glunt, Kenneth Engstrom, Wallace Swingle. Second Row—Wayne Winger, Paul Fitzgerald, Fred Mackey, Earl Tait, Glen Sonntag, Jim Main, Earl Chadderton, Howard Edcburn, Harlow Fox, Bud Baun, Walter Fyffe. Third Row—Charles Nelson, Charles Horner, Frank Poglitch, Bob Perschka, John Zigo, Wayne Miller, Paul Kelso, Lee Ramsey, Gene Smith, Harvey Lannigan, Mr. Horner. fourth Row—Tom Lockyer, Harold Nelson, Mike Kurtanick, Ray Courtney, Bob Hazlett, Bill Hoagland, Clarence Pearson, Harold McCullough. Jack Miller. Wayne Palmer. President...................................................Wayne Miller Vice President .......................................John Zigo Secretary ....................................................Lee Ramsey Treasurer.............................................Paul Kelso The hoys of the Vocational Agriculture Department have organized the club known as the Future Farmers of America. This club is not only a local organization hut a part of a state and a national organization, having the second largest active memebrship of all boy’s clubs. Club activities such as radio broadcasting and participation in the Harrisburg Farm Show, Slippen,' Rock Spring Roundup and State College, F.F.A. Weeks take up a large part of the hoy’s time. Each hoy also has his own special project to complete. The club offers fine opportunities to hoys interested in agriculture. They receive valuable training in methods of doing work and of judging good cattle and farm equipment. The club put on a very entertaining and interesting assembly program. A regular meeting was conducted which told us all about the club and what it means. Meetings arc held weekly. At one meeting, a Parent and Son’s Vocational Banquet was held and gee! I heard that the eats were wonderful! The club’s organization was made possible by the boys’ deep interest in their work and to Mr. Homer, the agriculture teacher. Mr. Horner has taken keen interest in the work of the club and has been very helpful to the boys. Band First Row—Cecil Bowles. Elmer Livermore, Paul Zahniser, Donald Wolff, James McWhirter, Gene Adams, La Verne Davis, Arthur Vandcrveen, John Lukacs. Second Row—Ronald Crill, David Lloyd, Paul Fitzgerald, Dorrie Davis, Joe Janke, Wayne Miller, Charles Horner, Tom King, Dale Johnston. Third Row—Alfreda Ramsey, Charles Oakes, Jerry Mongiello, Bill Pollard, Tom Emery, Geraldine Klass, Margaret Davis, Geraldine Masters. President ....................John Lukacs Secretary Ronald Crill Vice President................Paul Zahniser Treasurer....................Dale Johnston Our hand under the direction of Mr. Bowles has gone far—very far as a matter of fact. Starting with a new organization, playing simple music they have progressed to one with members increased and with ability to play difficult music. With the purchase of uniforms, added interest has been aroused among the twenty-five members. By the way, “lie’’ looks simply dreamy in his blue and white uniform. Our band is very active throughout the year. They furnish music for our assemblies, give concerts and many members enter the music round-up. Quite often during the year our band goes parading, too. On Decoration Day, they creditably represented Mercer High. During vacations the band played for various parades all over the county. The first long parade of about three miles took place at Farrell. Undoubtedly the coldest march on record was made on Armistice Day at Sharon. Fingers were stiff and horns were sharp, but our boys showed their valor by continuing to do their best. This was the first appearance of Isobel Hood, our drum-majorette. She really looked all right and I do mean all right. At basketball games Isobel appeared with the band. The drum-majorettes have been a welcome addition to our already swell band. SI mi Jr Round-Zip Seated— Harriet Sarver Virginia Elliott Helen Kelso Standing— Mary Elizabeth Crawford Karl Blake Sara Pollard The Music-Forensic Contest was held at Farrell with many Mercer students participating. Our Trumpet Trio, consisting of John Lukacs, Dorrie Davis, and Lavern Davis, won first place in the county. This was the second consecutive year for Mercer High School to win this event. And this year they went much further and won first place in the District Contest. Now we are looking forward to “our Pride and Joy coming home from the State Contest with first place. Virginia Elliott and Karl Blake placed second in Forensic events. Virginia was our Poetry reader and Karl was our Declaimer. James McWhirter played the trombone solo and placed third. In the preceding year Jimmy had won a second place for us. The Girls’ Trio, which includes Beth Wilson, Harriet Sarver, and Sara Pollard, also placed third. By her Shakespearian Readings, Sara Pollard won a fourth place for Mercer. John Lukacs received fourth place in trumpet solo. Beth Wilson soprano soloist, Harriet Sarver alto soloist, and Bill Pollard baritone horn soloist, were very important representatives of Mercer in the contest. Altogether Mercer High did very well and every one is proud of the contestants. Seated— Beth Wilson Sara Pollard Harriet Sarver Second Row— Dorrie Davis Lavern Davis Charles Hinkley Bill Pollard Third Row— John Lukacs Jim McWhirter =T“t IDeai Dialij: I’m awfully sorry, Dear Diary, but in the excitement I have forgotten so many things that I think I had better gather them together now and not miss anything. First, there’s the calendar. 11 will be wonderful to be able to refer to it and see what 1 did ali during my Senior Year. “Can You Imagine’’ is really funny! Some of those things are so-o-o-o impossible. Then there's the chart that tells practically the life history of everyone in the class. Gee! IVliat didn’t find out about my classmates. Of course, there’s the twill! W h y — goodness m el — a diary wouldn’t be a diary without a will. I guess I’ve cleared things up pretty well—but don’t let me forget—autographs! I have to get HIS, especially. eu Witt We, the Senior Class of 1942 of Mercer High School, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish this our last Will and Testament. As a whole, the Seniors wish to will and bequeath our class spirit which we have cherished for the past four years to whatever future Freshman Class deems itself worthy of such a wonderful gift. To the Sophomores we leave our good will and hest wishes. To the Juniors we leave the Key of Knowledge which we hope will unlock many doors of scholastic achievement for them. To the teachers, one anti all, we leave the satisfaction that they have successfully tutored another class through Mercer High School and prepared it for whatever life may have in store for it. Having thus expressed our wishes as a group, we have a few belongings which we wish to will individually. James Buchy, being a careful driver, bequeaths his dexterous maneuvering abilities to Earl Chaddcrton. Doris Noble has nothing to bequeath but Rip Rcdic and that she refuses to do. James Redmond bequeaths his ability to jitter on the off-beat to Gene Adams. Louise Edeburn leaves her interest in the underclassmen to Pauline King. Mary Jane Paddock leaves her title of “the most awkward girl in gym class” to Gerry Masters. Thomas King bequeaths his well trained hair to Paul Long. Sara Pollard bequeaths her interest in the Trumpet Trio to Jean King. Helen Fox bequeaths her pretty dark eyes to Lois Palmer. Frances Chapman bequeaths all her candy and cake recipes to the Home Ec Class with the hope that the class will have better luck with them than she did. Clarence Pearson has decided to leave his hard-earned title of “Tickling Playboy” to Richard “Slug Pratt. Kathryn Willis bequeaths her influence with the “Sheriff” to anyone that is in need of it. Guaranteed to work. Shirley Gill leaves her struggles m French Class to any poor Junior who wants them. Harvey Lannigan donates his title of “Problem Child” to Ray Thompson. Virginia Elliott having become tired of her little “Green-eyed Monster”, bequeaths him to Pauline Hinds. Helen Worley bequeaths her gentle nature to Thelma Patterson. Karl Blake leave his much coveted title of “Muscles” to Bill Reese. June Urey leaves the gum stuck under the desks to any Freshman that might want it. Marguerite Foltz and Betty Frye bequeath their quiet serenity to Isobel McClellan and Mary Lois Baker. John Lukacs bequeaths his love of co-eds” to Bobby Bcstwick. May he profit by his example. Harriet Sarver leaves her love of Mais Oui” to Lee Patrick. (You might try Weaver’s). Louise Palmer bequaeths her “peaches and cream complexion to Joyce Knapp. Julia Redfoot bequeaths her “Alumni Influence” to Virginia Zahnizer. Class James McWhirter and Edna Whitchousc leave their long and fnendly companionship to John Strosser and F.arla Vogan. James Crilley donates his towering bit of manliness to Bob McElrath. Genevieve Mongicllo wants to give her giggle to Miss Horne to keep her company during next year’s Senior Home Ec Class. Lois Bills bequeaths her “gtishy line” to Ella Brown. Harold Nelson leaves his “habitual tardiness” to Ralph Rhoads. Beth Wilson leaves her love of tall men to Cecelia Viazanko. Arlene Mattocks and Beulah Crawford bequeath their devoted friendship to Helen Lukacs and Jean Johnston. Wesley Davis bequeaths his studious ambitions to “Rusty Graham”. Maxine Wright leaves her long hair anti bobby pins to Bill Pollard. Virginia McConnell and Betty Jeanne Drenning donate their title of “Glamour-Girls’ to Betty Gills and Bee Bowers. Charles Hinkley leaves his influence with the King family to Dome Davis. Mary Swartz bequeaths her vitality vitamins” to John Dilley. Isobel Hood leaves her wonderful mastery of the baton to Mary Lou Smith. Dale Johnston bequeaths his “brunette jinx to Lefty Livermore. Dorothy Davis leaves that “golden gleam” in her hair to LcRoy Knapp. Theresa Lizzie bequeaths her “anti-boy slogan to Jean Dye. Charles Nelson bequeaths his straight white teeth to the Ipana Toothpaste Company. Dorothy Cinadcr bequeaths her influence with the Leesburg boys to “Midge Amy. Jean Zahniser leaves her desk and books to anyone who wants them. David Lloyd donates his “way with the girls” to Jack Jamison. Mary Rinamon hurried away but she left her comb saying, “Give it to Genevieve McElrath.” Betty Liston gives the freckles on her nose to Margaret Ann Davis. Ronald Crill bequeaths his overwhelming business manner and “gift of gab to Tommy Emery. Marie and Melissa bequeath their “Woods” to Wanda Belle Fox and Donald Wolfe.' Marjorie Marshall bequeaths her numerous auto mishaps to Bill Ringer. Ira Ellis and John Zigo leave their bashful qualities to Alfred Krall anti Paul Zahniser. Mary Jean Robinson leaves her many worries caused by Hack Anton to any poor Junior girl who thinks she can stand them. Bob McKay and Ernest White leave their intelligent (?) remarks to Bill Steen. Dorothy Hunter leaves her ability of flirting with her eyes to Betty Ryder. It witness whereof, we, the Class of 1942, have hereunto signed and sealed this our last will and testament on this 29th day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Two. Witnesses, Mary Jean Robinson Ronald Crill May 29, 1942. Name MARY SWARTZ Ambition Travel ... Favorite Saying “My heavens .... GENEVIEVE MONGIELLO....Weigh only 100 pounds HELEN FOX_____________Primary teacher JIMMY BOCHY-----------Mechanical engineer MARGUERITE FOLTZ______Beautition ____ HARVEY LANNIGAN_______Mechanic ______ THOMAS KING-----------Doctor, see the work JAMES McWHIRTER.......Get a lot of money CLARENCE PEARSON...... Fly private plane and be a good farmer? LOUISE PALMER.........Housewife _____ EDNA WHITEHOUSE________Take world cruise J BETTY J. DRENNING_____Beauty operator KATHRYN WILLIS________Invade West Point MAXINE WRIGHT_________Go with Kate___ DORIS NOBLE —.........Newspaper reporter DOROTHY DAVIS_________Nurse _______ _“Mum-a-me” _____________ ...‘‘For godness sakes” -“Heavenly days _________ “Oh. fuss --------------“Darn decent of you’ shoot a Jap._“Good gosh” _________ -------------“Judas Priest” ..“Oh, fooey” ‘Oh. heck” ‘Nuts” _________ ...“Darn it' “Isn’t that (he) cute? .“Guess what ....... BETH WILSON...............Metropolitan Opera Singer Virginia McConnell Nurse LOUISE EDEBURN Secretary CHARLES HINKLEY____________Pilot _______________ SHIRLEY GILL..............Nurse ________________ HELEN WORLEY..............Nurse - -........-.... MARIE WOODS Librarian MELISSA WOODS.............Librarian ............ JAMES REDMOND............Architect DALE JOHNSON ............ Prominent doctor ERNEST WHITE Pilot CHARLES NELSON Florist Nickame Pet Peeve ..Sis............People trying to be “someone they aren’t. ..Eat.............Girls using baby talk. .-Pie— ----------Tinkling jewelry. ..Jim — —......—Slow drivers — Margie---------A person that asks silly questions. —..Flash .....—..Being dumb. ..Tommy .........Stop signs and women. Herman.......- Projects. Pearson--------English. Weasel -.......Getting up. ..Eddie BJ.— Katie ... Mac.. Blushing. Getting up. Being called “Blondie” Washing dishes. “You’d be surprised” Dob M UII 1115 3lirv UUSV. Being called “Shorty” “Holy cow” Beth Someone saying “May I see that you’re through?” “Gee” M cConncll I incement nip •Nuts Lou Knee socks. None at all Hink CaniDUS boots. ...None printable Shirley Dishes “Oh, all right” Helen “Mav I sec vour naocr?” (Melissa) Teasers! (Marie) . Being asked “Are vou a twin?” ., None I im Sch ool. .—“Fun, ain’t it?” Lad Ston Political foes. .....“Heck” - Bill Hitler. “Shucks” Chuck Female flirts. Name VIRGINIA ELLIOTT_ BEULAH CRAWFORD ARLENE MATTOCKS JEANNE ZAHNIZER IRA ELLIS BETTY LISTON KARL BLAKE DOROTHY HUNTER Nurse RONALD CRILIX Doctor ISOBEL HOOD _.......Nurse MARJORIE MARSHALL ....Surgeon Ambition Be a doctor’s wife -Lose weight _______ Army nurse ............ -Housewife ............ Get out of high school ...Secretary .......... Doctor _________ THERESA LIZZIE JULIA REDFOOT JOHN LUKACS JOHN ZIGO DAVID LLOYD ...... Nurse Stenographer HARRIET SARVER ... Lead my own swing band .Employee of Westinghouse ... ... Lead the best swing band in the country? ................ Own a horse Favorite Saying ..“Isn’t he dreamy?” ......... _..... ‘Lord Hannah” ‘‘You big drip” “Sluicks ..“Why should I?” .................. ‘‘Oh, nuts” ..None at all ...................... .“Gee” “E-gad” You could have knocked me over with a feather” ................... “That’s dumber than you look” ,“Gee whiz” ‘‘Oh, let me think” Oh. boy! Co-eds ! “I don't know”______ Nickame I Eddy— ... Pudgy ...Duccles... ..Jeannie.... Ike ...Toots..... Pet Peeve Waiting. Karl Blakes’ wisecracks in Lab. Giddy girls. Studying. Getting up. Boys acting like men. Pinky........- Being disturbed when listening to radio. “Good gosh” ‘‘You know what Dottie Crill ..Izzie- ..Marj .... Terry.-. .. J udy. ... Duck ... ... Johnny Dave.. Studies. All women under 30. ... People who try to act like angels. People who act “bittersweet” ..Don’t like selfish and jealous people. Current topics in P.O.D. Little sisters. Some women. SARA POLLARD Dietitian .“Heavens” Sallv JIM CRILLEY Forest ranger “Zounds” 'tut I im DOROTHY GINADEE Get on the Honor Roll “Hallelujah” J • 11 Dot tv MARY J. ROBINSON Social Worker “I don’t give a hoot” .. SoHOODV MARJ J. PADDOCK Professional wrestler “Gee, a gob” Pa rlrlnctr JUNE UREY Beauty operator (ree whiz innor HAROLD NELSON Join the marines “Let’s go to Greenville” • •FFvi........... Hud LOIS BILLS College, career, marriage “It ceases to bo fnnnv” F on t hor« BETTY FRYE Dietitian or Typist “Jecpers” VUlllVl J Small frv MARY RIMASON - Stenographer ‘‘Oh. piffle” Little-bit FRANCES CHAPMAN Dietitian “Oh” Mil llv l l I Bobbv ROBERT McKAY Aviator eminently” ••• • | ...... Bob WESLEY DAVIS Printer “Hey, Cy” Wes -Stop signs. Seeing announcements of something already over. Red. Not being a fast talker. Japanese. None. I’m a peace-loving person. .Flat tires. Getting up. Being late (?) Sourpusses. Deal T)iafuj September 8—School lias started again—a couple of weeks later than usual but with a new addition to show for the delay. I wore my brown checked gingham. It caused considerable comment which is exactly the reason I bought it. But getting back to school—for us lofty Seniors it’s our last first day and we did make the most of it! September to—Um-m-m-m. It’s nice to be back in the groove again! And the new Home Ec. Course is going to be super; I can see that already. And just wait until our own room is finished in the annex. (Of course, it's kind of lonesome in an all female congregation but I guess I can stand it for an hour and a half—and a credit and half!) Painters, carpenters, architects all over the place right now. September 17—Our first Assembly today. I’m getting acquainted finally with the new kids, and what 1 have been missing! At last—there’s a new man in the Senior Class! And lie looks very promising—all that 1 know yet, is that his name is Joe. But just give me time!!! September 18—His last name is Paxton! September 19—First fire drill, today. And was it fun getting four abreast down our one single pair of stairs! And all classes elected their officers for the year this morning. Jimmy Herman is going to lead us on to success and victory in our drive for S500. 1 certainly wish him all the luck in the world, ’cause he's going to need it! September 22—Danced a little bit at noon in the gym. With dear old Andy, of course. Someone brought the snazziest arrangement of the Hut Sut song. It really does make everybody cut up. Joe seemed to enjoy it immensely with that awful blonde. Gnrr!! September 24—Went to a Mer-Hi meeting after school and got my first assignment. And you can never imagine what else? By an absolutely innocent (honest! cross my heart!) coincident Joe and 1 got the same one! This calls for cooperation—what?? Now I can really start to make headway. Blitzkrcig or sweetly subtle? Hmmmm. I can see right now that this is going to take some concentration. September 25—We got together on our assignment today after school. And I do mean together!! October 2—We’ve been without a principal for four days this week. Mr. Krall is attending the Educational Congress in Harrisburg. October 6—Went to a year book staff meeting tonight. Such a mess of things I’ve never heard of before. But we'll get it all eventually, I hope. And more woe—Joe isn’t on the staff! October 8—The Juniors are having a terrible time deciding on their rings. What’s the difference, they’ll all be mixed up anyhow when Nature takes its inevitable course. T)ea 1Diai j October 9-—Started on a subscription drive for the “Mcr-Hi” tonight. I never can get any inspiring new ideas for those things, so I guess the next best thing to do is to help the brainy ones out the best I can. Tomorrow night is the benefit band dance— I’m stagging it with a bunch of girls. How boring! October 10—Went to the dance, and so did Joe. Came home from the dance. I suppose Joe did, too. October 13—As worthy treasurer, I deposited the proceeds from the band party. All the school organizations put their funds into one common fund this year. So all I have to do is give it to Mr. Patterson and he banks it and docs all the rest of the fussing. It's really an improvement over the other system—everybody with his own little-account at the bank. October 14—Rev. Buck of the Methodist Church gave the talk in assembly this morning. And Mr. Krall made the announcements. But what really happened... Joe sat behind me and he kept bumping the back of the seat with his knees! Not much, but it’s encouraging! October 16—A perfectly gooey, gory day. As the barometer descended so did my oomph. I could just feel my hair crawling down my back in strings. October 17—“Mcr-Hi-Mag” came out today. In my opinion it's really something to rave about. And “our’ assignment looks right nice. October 20—Ann and I went to Camera Club tonight. Miss Laffcrty is going to lead us through the mysteries of hypo bath, squeegy boards, how to make enlargements and just everything. Ami eventually, we re to have our own dark room. Dark room— hmmmm-m-m-m. Heavenly days—it’s time for Joe to get an interest in this! October 21—Joe joined Camera Club. All I did was mention it. (That was pretty smooth, my dear.) October 22—Joe went skating at Hadley last night. He took that horrid—it’s beyond me to even mention her name. Bobby Bcstwick told me all the details. Grrrrr! October 23—The Seniors arc going to have a bake sale the 8th of next month, to sec if we can raise a part of that S500. Joe sat with that weird thing in class meeting. What some people see in other people is more than I sec. October 24—The tables got turned today and the teachers arc going to school at the annual institute at New Castle. Jeanne got the car so we all went shopping. Got a dream of a skirt. It's a green and brown plaid and it’s going to make everyone else green with envy, I'll bet a quarter! October 27—Never saw so many combs and compacts in all my life! How come? Seniors arc having their yearbook pictures taken today and in the female opinion, that’s reason for any number of combs. October 28—Moans and groans! First report cards. I always thought those French verbs were way beyond me. Now I know. So do the parents...!! October 29—The day has finally come when I sec myself as others sec me. After looking at my pictures, it didn’t take me long to decide to take them back and arrange to have another view of the subject. October 30—Hallowe’en night. I just got home and it really was frightful outside. It has just poured lakes of rain. Ronnie got the station wagon and took a mob of us down to New Castle. We were going Hallowc'cning but it was much nicer eating hamburgers at Deans, considering the weather conditions. Deal DiaW] November I—Betty got the car this afternoon and so we tore down to West Middlesex to watch our part of the cross-state relay. It started yesterday at Erie and will end Armistice Day at Philadelphia. Eight of our fellows were in the group that carried the baton from West Middlesex to New Wilmington. November 2—Guess what? Something has happened to Joe’s great romance. That certain unmentionable isn’t around so much any more. November 3—Went uptown to the Hallowe’en parade tonight. It’s a trifle late but it was also a trifle damp last Friday. November 4—Basketball practice started tonight and our first game is slated for December 16. Joe went out for Varsity.. ..Hmmmm. November 6-—The Camera Club invaded Westminster college tonight. P.S.: Joe, too. Prof. Biggs of the college faculty, conducted the meeting and also a tour of their dark rooms and all their photography equipment. It was lots of fun. Going back to a former subject—there are times when I wish I weren’t so bashful... . November 8—Um-m-m. The Seniors had the bake sale today. Now that’s one time when I don’t mind working in the least. Joe brought the most wonderful looking nut bread from home. November 0—Had another staff meeting today and made the final decision about awarding contracts. We’re entrusting our precious yearbook to the Erie Engraving Company and to the Beaver Printing Company. November 10-—Since the hunting season came in, it’s really alarming the number of boys (Joe included) who get so sick around 2:30 that they just have to go home. Of course, we believe them. November 11—This morning the American Legion took charge of the Armistice Program in Assembly. And what a surprise I got when I saw joe leading the Star Spangled Banner.” He never told me he could sing. November 12-—Guess what! We've got a Home Ec. Club, now. We had a meeting, elected officers, and got a lot of simply scrumptious ideas for things to do. November 13—Want to do some more guessing? The inevitable has happened. Ready?? Joe asked me for a date! Of course, it’s not very important, we're just going bowling, but it’s a date! November 14—Every single ball went into the gutter. My bowling wasn’t a success but, well-----------. And did I make an impression? Confidentially—I think so!! November 15—We’re certainly sprucing out with a helping hand at school this week. Milk bottles have been placed in the rooms for collecting money for the milk fund and the band is canvassing the town for old magazines and papers. November 17—Things arc going absolutely too fast and furious for me. Tryouts started for the Senior play today. And I didn't even realize it was time to start thinking about it. Jeanne and I are going to try out—just for the fun of it. November 18—The play cast was announced today—and I’m practically in a state of collapse. The feminine roles were double cast and Jeanne and I got the two leads! It's bound to be heaps of fun but I wonder what the parents will say about it. Practice every single night. November t9—Joe asked me to go to the Senior party!!! I was half scared to death that he wouldn’t and the party getting closer every minute. I’ll certainly have to take Mother Deal Dialxj shopping tomorrow—I haven’t got a decent tiling to my name, and this calls for something definitely “exciting.” November 20—It’s gorgeous! Red (and I mean red) silk jersey. It’s a real smooth drapery job. I do consider it quite passable for a heavy date. . .things just have to go right tomorrow night. November 21— The best laid plans of mice and men. . .” I went to our party practically on my imagination tonight. After school until 7:30, I cut crepe paper, pushed thumb tacks, lost my temper, and fell off a ladder, and incidently got the gym decorated. By 8:30 1 was in no condition to go to a party and dance for three hours. I went— but I’m afraid my dancing wasn’t credit even to a rag doll. And Joe would want to jitterbug all evening! November 22—Decided on a theme for our yearbook today and made up our minds about covers. Theme is “Dear Diary” and the cover is blue and gold witli the name “Thesaurus” printed across it diagonally. The whole thing sounds pretty good, I just hope it turns out that same way. November 25—Went to the movie with Joe tonight. Hail a wonderful time. Ami he sat with me at Camera Club meeting last Thursday. November 26—Assembly today, the special Thanksgiving program. Rev. Paul was in charge of the devotions and the rest of the program was varied. My goodness—I wish something would happen. . . Oh yes, vacation started today. More of nothing to do. November 27—Thanksgiving at home, family, quiet, turkey. November 31—School—thank heavens! I’ve had just about enough of this rest cure. Joe called up once but we had company. December 1—Disaster!!! The male population has completely vanished! It's the first day of deer season—that's evidently reason enough for a double list of absentees. And if I hear any more of those ghastly puns on “deer”, I’ll scream!! December 2—I found out that Joe is in the play, too. And he’s got the awfullest part— he just sits all through the entire play with the most horrible dead pan expression on his face—I’ve never seen anything like it on this earth. December 3—I burned the midnight oil tonight. We got definite directions to have this whole play memorized by tomorrow. (I’ve got another act to go, so I can't write any more, now.) December 4—Second period reports came out today—Well, this play is a lot of work and can I help it if a few marks slid a trifle? December 6—Mercer High has been willed the money for a new cafeteria as soon as it can be started. The old school certainly is improving by leaps and bounds. December 7—Play practice tonight, of course. If he would only shut his mouth, it would help enormously. December 8—Another addition. A dental clinic has been started. (That brings another subject to mind that I ve been trying to neglect). Each town dentist will serve two months at school in our newly outfitted health room. December 9—We got the surprise of our lives in Assembly this morning. The speaker was a Juvenile Court Judge, and thus far it sounds terrible, doesn't it? But he is definitely the best speaker I have ever heard. He used extraordinarily good sense and came down to our level to talk to us. Deal Dial j December io—Andy and I were assigned chemistry partners for the rest of the semester. O.K. I guess. December i i—The play is scheduled for production laundry 29 and 30! And that is the limit. It was supposed to he this month, that’s why we were working so hard. And now another month of practice.. . I’m going to have a permanent southern accent. December 13—Every time I look at Joe I see that horrible look—it’s positively curdling--- December 14—Just two more days and our first basketball game will be popping up at us. I'm so excited right now. Ini ready to take off!! December 16—Dashed home after play practice and dashed hack again just in time to get on the bus for the game. It was the very first game of the season, at Union, and I couldn't have missed it for love or money. We had just heaps of fun. Incidently, wc won 31-22. December 17—FT.A. meeting today. They are going to buy some special jackets, befitting to their position in the world as Future Farmers. Joe and Andy will get one, too. Had the first of the popularity contests for the yearbook this morning. December 18—My finances arc absolutely in a state of collapse. The condition results from my purchase of an A.A. and a season basketball ticket. But I can play class basketball and see all the home games now, so I guess it’s worth it. December 19—Joe asked me to go skating tonight but I had Music Club. And anyhow— that dreadful, vacant stare--------- December 20—Andy and Joe went to Pittsburgh today. Oh, of course, the rest of the Agriculture class went, too. They're judging livestock at the stock yards. Well, for once, I’m glad I’m not with them!! December 21—Learned how to take indoor pictures in Camera Club tonight. I mean we were all shown how and some of us learned how. It’s way beyond me, I'm afraid. Continuing on the last subject, I broke 4 test tubes in Lab. today. Andy decided he’d better bold the tubes and let me do the pouring after the fourth one broke. Dece mber 22—Last play practice before vacation. Miss Mumaw told us to brush up on characterization (whew!) She said that none of us lived our parts except Joe. No wonder—he practices that vacant stare all the time. It’s getting permanent. December 23—Left early this morning for Pittsburgh with Mother. She decided it would be a good time to do last minute shopping.' But 1 11 miss the Junior Party. (Thank heavens! Joe asked me yesterday but 1 didn’t want to go and this is the perfect excuse.) December 24—I still don’t think it’s time for Christmas but it’s now the evening before and I'm up to my neck in ribbon and boxes. December 25—My! It’s nice to have so many friends! A-n-d, I got the bunny chubby I’ve been just dying for!!! It’s positively adorable! December 27—I’m beginning to see the point in all this rest and quiet. It s peaceful to say the least. December 28—Went to Jack's party last night. It was just the crowd, cards, danced a bit, hamburgers, but I had fun. December 30—Diary, I’ve just made my momentous decision. I’m going to stop going with Joe. I know, he took me by storm and I’ve been up in the clouds ever since. But diary, if you could even imagine that ghastly expression—I’m sure he has adenoid T)eai IDiaixj trouble. I haven t had even the littlcst desire to go any place with him lately and I have been ignoring hint dreadfully, so I guess I'll just continue the procedure. What fools we women be. January t—My, I feel nice today. New Years always makes me that way. And now I can start all over again without having to think about Joe. And I am going to study harder this semester—I really am, Diary, honestly. January 2—Joe called today and asked me to go to Karen’s party with him tomorrow night. And I did it. Diary—I told hint “no. Very nicely, hut still no. I’ll go by myself probably, but almost everyone else is, so I don’t care particularly. January 3—Had a lovely time at Karen’s. It was senu-formal and I wore last year’s Prom dress cause it s still practically new. Everyone was in a “party mood , and we had a perfectly lovely time. Faithful Andy brought me home. January 5—Back again after ten days of glorious vacation. And we got surprised—the new building was all ready for occupancy. It was practically like going to a new school— everything so completely strange. And the Home Ec. Room is too superfluously splendiferous for words!! I've fallen completely in love with it. January 6—No more of these, diary. I’ve just come home from the Hickory game at Hickory. . .and I m as limp as a dishrag. It was absolutely the most exciting game I’ve ever seen. The score was tied half the time and then they hooked a basket in absolutely the last minute to win 33-35. I guess it’s just their luck. January 9—Played at New Wilmington tonight and lost again but, thank heavens, it wasn’t one of those nerve-racking battles. Sat with Andv part of the time. He is one of the most comfortable persons. . .and no double meanings intended. January 10—I haven’t mentioned the play for a long time, have I, Diary? We’re still plugging away. And I still go into spasms when I look at Joe’s deadpan. How could I have ever ---------------- - - January 12—Never in my entire life have I been so stiff. Reason? We played basketball in gym yesterday for the first time. January 13—Sprained my ankle today, but it wasn’t my fault at all. I was tearing down the front steps when Davy and his camera popped up from absolutely nowhere. I knew my mouth was wide open and my hair looked like some of Hitler’s work so 1 ducked behind a door and promptly fell down some more stairs. Landed on my ankle in a decidedly unphotogenic position. Undaunted Davy snapped the fool picture and then picked me up! January 14—In bed all day. Can’t tell whether it’s my knee or my ankle. But it’s all for the dear old yearbook (indirectly, of course.) Andy brought my assignments home. January 15—I couldn’t figure what was wrong this morning at school. Every one was trading papers around or else gazing into space one minute and scribbling like fury the next. But gradually it dawned—when I realized I didn’t have my semester book reports in, cither. January 16—The first air raid plans were posted today. We used to read about them but now it’s reality. January 17—Talk about women being fickle. I suddenly realized today that I want Andy to ask me for a date. He hasn’t, you know, for a long time. He’s always been “faithful old Andy and always there when I wanted him to be. ... I think that I shall have to do something about this. But how? I’m honestly stumped. Deal Dial j January 18—Andy carried my books down the hall, today. . .But I don't know—he always does that. What do I see in him... he's so ordinary. There are a thousand and one people like him. January 19—Tacked up posters about the play tonight after school. My thumbs aren’t my own any more, at least, 1 can't feel them. (Well, they were awfully little tacks, and the hammer was awfully big.) January 22-—We're certainly bursting into our patriotic colors at school. Making paper wads is unAmerican any more. You're supposed to smooth them out and put it in the special box. The band will sell these old papers and make some money, and the government will use them for war materials... so there’s everything to gain and nothing to lose. January 23—Started on my defense stamp book today. Heavens above, where will I ever get the money to buy stamps every week??? January 24—Oh, my back and oh, my bones! To say nothing of my feet. We served a dinner to 20 school principals in our new Home Ec. Room. We just had to show off our new equipment and they wanted a dinner so-—. It was really loads of fun and things looked perfect we were told, but just the same I never want to sec another dish. January 25—I'll never live through it. . . 1 just know I won’t. We’ve a French mid-term tomorrow and dress rehearsal tonight, until???? When will I study French? You tell me. January 26—Andy asked me this morning if I forgot to take some of my makeup off, there were some awfully dark streaks under my eyes. I just wish they would wash off. January 27—Basketball game, so of course, no rehearsal because they were using the gym. It was Grove City, at home, and we beat them. Oh, yes, I was there. 1 took care to leave my conscience at home. I’ve got to take two wretched mid-terms tomorrow, but I’ll think about that tomorrow. January 28—I’m beginning to get scared. I don’t know my lines, I don’t know where to go next, I’ve forgotten every single gesture I ever knew. And the darned pipe makes me sick. (I’m the old mountaineer woman who smokes a corncob all through the play) I’ll think a little harder before getting into anything like this, again. January 29—Diary, I’m writing this before I go over for the play, 1 doubt if I will be able to when I come back. Right now I've got a mixture of pneumonia and scarlet fever. January 30—I’m at peace with the world and mad at nobody!! The play went off perfectly beautiful, people liked it, anti I got through it without any mistakes and what’s more —I enjoyed it. I’m going to sec the other girls do it tonight. February 1—Um-m-m. It’s nice to be alive! All my book reports are in, the play is over, exams arc “fini” and a new semester is starting. Glory...it's practically as good as New Yean. February 2—Semester reports. And that’s all I am going to say, at present. February 3-—We’ve lost our gym teacher. I’m still kind of hazy about it because I never thought of having gym without Mac. He resigned for another job, I think. Meanwhile we have a study period which is welcome, of course. February 3—Genius in the plural in our midst. The Freshmen gave a play Not Quite Such a Goose in assembly this morning. And they did blossom out. February 6-—Andy told me this morning that we cleared $118 on our play “Sun-Up.” He's got the nicest eyes.... (Andy—not Sun-Up). Deal DiaOf February 10—We officially opened the dark room this evening, and how! I forgot about my negatives anti left them in solution about 10 minutes too long. But that was long enough to turn them all grayish and make them absolutely worthless. I'll learn —if it takes me forever. February 13—Wandered over to school tonight anti watched the baton twirling classes. They’re combining tap dancing with their twirling. Looks awfully complicated. But not as complicated and tangled up as my private affairs arc. Flirting just doesn’t fit in with Andy and what else is a girl to do? Of course, 1 could try just being myself... How boring. Still .... February 14-—Andy helped me with my Algebra today, but then he always docs that. February 15—All right, I believe in them—Miracles I mean. Don’t be in such a hurry, Diary, I’m trying to say this very quietly and calmly. Andy-called-me-up-and-askcd-111c to go to the Sophomore-Dance. I haven’t mentioned the party because I didn’t think he was going to ask me. Oh gosh, I’ve got to get a dress. ... February 16—It rained buckets today but I don’t care. I’m in a very genial frame of mind. Oh, diary, it’s fun to be alive! February 17—Must everyone have a project? It’s all for the dedication, you know, so everyone will get a good impression of our class work. February 19—Went to Sharpsvillc tonight for the game and we lost again. But I didn’t mind so awfully much. We had just oodles of fun going—there were two buses for the students alone. February 19—Practiced for the dedication today. This practicing practically wears me to a frazzle. I walk on, count 10, walk off. Rather overwhelming, isn’t it? February 20—The high school literally shone tonight. It should—we’ve been cleaning for weeks. It was open house, you know, and after everyone had inspected the rooms, the pageant was given and then the formal dedication. But (take a deep breath) Andy took me home and we stopped for a long coke at the drug store. My, I feel nice. February 21—This was the night of the dance. Remember? And I had a heavenly time. My feminine instinct is certainly on the beam. Andy’s nice. And did I make an impression? Well, confidentially—I don’t know. That’s the trouble with Andy—I never know. February 23—Well, if they ask for it you really ought to give it to them, shouldn't you? The same men our Home Ec. bunch served a dinner to the last time asked us to serve another one. February 26—Thank heavens, I can still write. I can’t talk. We played invincible Sharon tonight and Diary, we almost beat them—except the last few minutes and they sank in a few for “safety” they called it. It’s honestly worse getting that sniff of victory and then lose. February 27—F.F.A. boys presented a radio program over WKBN this afternoon. Everybody sounded just as natural as could be. We listened to them in our P.O.D. class over the radio we have there for Current History work. February 28—Everything is starting for the Round-Up. It’s the 27th of next month someone said. I think I’ll look at Declamation, just to see what it’s like this year. March 1—I didn’t know I had so many muscles ’till they all started aching this afternoon. Gym classes for the girls have been resumed under Mrs. Cusick’s direction. She will teach Health Class too, so there goes three study periods. Deal Dial j March 3—We Seniors finally decided about the Spaghetti Supper. Its to be the nth of tins month at the Legion Hall. And—we’re cooking it entirely on our own. I just hope that we are as capable as we think we are. March 4—Everything was piled with snow this morning—it’s our year’s worst snowstorm definitely. It snowed all day long so we were dismissed from school at 2:30 with orders not to come back tomorrow if it was still so bad. March 5—An unexpected vacation day and I’ve been putting it to good use. Washing all my sweaters and mending this and fixing that. Just odds and ends. The storm is over and the sun is melting the top layers of snow even. March 6—Went to the last basketball game at Shcnango tonight. It was postponed because everyone was snow-bound Tuesday. We won—which was a grand way to end the season. I’m going to miss the games awfully. March 7—I’ve been doing an awful lot of thinking. Diary. Maybe I don't want Andy to be any different. I like him right now and how do I know I would like him at all if he were any different. He’s so kind of dependable among several other things. March 9—We’ve got everything planned to the “T” at the present moment. Now, if it only will work out that way. Wouldn’t you know that I’d be on the kitchen committee. March 11—(At 11130 P.M.) Never again do I want to see a string of spaghetti. March 12—I’ve recovered sufficiently to relate a little more about that memorable supper. Only about 100 more people came than we expected. That was O.K. on the money end but it certainly caused a hectic riot in the kitchen. After all was over and done, the kitchen help didn’t eat very much spaghetti (for rather obvious reasons.) March 13—We’re going to have a girls’ trio this year for the Round-Up Competition and Mr. Bowles asked me to try out for it. I like this very much-—Andy is in the Brass Trio. Just common ground, that’s all. March 15—I’m going out” for Declamation, I think. I like the looks of it and it is comparatively easy. More work. Don’t I stick my neck out for it, though? March 16—Today I am a woman. Of eighteen full, complete years. To be honest—it feels dreadfully ancient. March 17—Don’t ask me why—but I’m in the girls’ trio. March 19—Diary, I’ve done it! I got a straight “A” card for our fourth period reports. I’ve been trying to do that all through High School. It must be because I'm eighteen! March 20—The assembly program this morning was devoted to the Round-Up contestants. I wasn't scared-—until Andy got up to play in their trio. 1 practically had a nervous breakdown—but they got through it beautifully. I certainly do get my worries misplaced. March 25—It was actually warm today. It’s really getting springish. I read something once “In Spring a young man’s fancies. ...” Well, I’ve no objections. March 27—I'm practically one of the living dead. I didn’t get first in Declamation, we didn’t get first in trio, and it seems to me I’ve done an awful lot of work for nothing. There must be some good in all this somewhere, but I’m too tired to look for it now. March 28—I just found out! The Trumpet Trio won first place yesterday. April 1—April Fool’s Day. And yes, I did get caught quite a goodly number of times to my bitter chagrin. IDeai T)iai j April 5—Ah-h-h. My sweet revenge! It was the boys who came up front gynt class today all hot and tired and still in the process of dressing. They have a new instructor—I don’t know his name but I’ll find out. April 8-—We had the last of the popularity contests today. And now we have to count those darned votes again. April n—You’ll never guess—the Trumpet Trio won first place in the District Contest! I was dumbfounded but tickled pink, nevertheless. They go to the state contest the 24th of this month. April 12—1 got brought back to reality in a hurry today. The Seniors were given a sheet entitled After High School.” It’s not very long, is it, Diary? April 15—Some of us got our “portraits taken in Camera Club today. Some of them have turned out definitely flattering, so here’s hoping for the impossible! April 16—Into the kitchen again. This time for the F.F.A. Father and Son banquet. It was easy this time for the hoys brought all the food prepared. We just served it and did the dishes. April 17—Signed my Plcdgc-for-Victory card this morning. April 18—Out of the blue Andy asked me to go to the band benefit show with him. He hasn’t asked me anywhere for an awfully long time, but yet he wasn’t mad—it had me kind of worried. April 22—I’m actually studying pounds off this week. I'm over my head in work. I’ve got to keep those straight “A’s”, don’t I? And there’s a scholarship exam the first of May. (What I don’t remember about math would make a textbook). April 23—Oh, Diary, Andy asked me to go to the Prom! Just before he left this morning for Bloomsburg and the contest. Of course, it was daylight anti not at all romantic, but I didn’t mind. I’m so glad it was Andy who asked me. April 24—The contest is today. Here’s hoping! April 25—Well, it was nice hoping. The trio telegraphed that they had lost but were on their way to New York City to celebrate, anyway. Makes sense?? May 1—What a day—may I never have another like it! From 9 to 12 A.M. I wrote with my pencil on white sheets of paper. Don’t ask me what. It was for that scholarship exam, remember? Anti from 9 to 12 P.M., I danced with Andy at the Freshman Party. 1 really got wakened up about 10 P.M. and enjoyed myself immensely for the remainder of the evening. May 5—Evidently I’ve just recovered from May 1, Diary, but honestly I’ve never been busier in my life. We’re getting ready for commcncment now, and reviewing the semester’s work and it is getting beyond me. May 8—I’ve been neglecting you shamefully, Diary, but we’re working on plans for Baccalaureate and Class Day both. It’s work but I love it. May 15—Saw “June-Mad” this evening. And it was perfect. The Junior Play usually is on the upper side and this was no exception. Andy took me—he’s been quite a bit more in evidence lately, hasn’t he, Diary? I like it. May 17—Already it’s Baccalaureate. Everyone looked awfully nice. But I wasn’t feeling very gay—Baccalaureate’s the saddest thing. Deal Dialif May 22—I had the most wonderful time of my life tonight, I think. I went to the Junior-Senior Prom with Andy. Wore my yellow formal that I had made and Andy gave me the loveliest corsage.. .he's the dreamiest dancer, surprisingly, and he’s so much taller than I am. I’m rather on the lucky side, 1 think, but I’m awfully late in finding it out. May 29—At last, it’s really come. I’ve known about today for 12 years, but it was always in the future, rather hazy and unreal. Tonight was Commencement. It brought to an end the happiest 12 years of my life. ★ ★ Remem 1. Have you grown any since this picture was taken, Jimmy Crillcy? 2. What’s the matter—Glamour Girl—arc you that bored? 3. It must have been Johnny’s “duck talk , huh? 4. You are the taller one aren’t you, Ernest? 5. What! No Kate? 6. Was that before or after the war, B. J.? 7. A college girl? Nope, just Hazzic. 8. Teh, Teh, Mary Jane and Edna, act your agc- 9. Gee! Bobby—the lake’s pretty, too. 10. But, Johnny, she isn't a co-ed! 11. If we could only whistle in print, Maxine!!! 12. You don’t look like an underclassman, Ella. 13. Hi. Mr. Ringer! Going some place? 14. Won’t you please smile, Mary? 15. James Herman (Pcrcival, Mortimer. Judicia. Baptisia, Archibald) McWhirter! Such a long name for such a tiny baby!! (3an £Jcu fimacjine ? Lois Bills not raving about her “new man ? Maxine Wright and Karl Blake with straight hair? James Crilley not confused? Sara Pollard as a stunning brunette? Ernest White with nothing to say? Betty Liston, Marguerite Foltz, and Shirley Gill chattering? Ronald Crill without his gift of arguing? Jim McWhirter and Dale Johnston as violinists? Betty Jeanne Drcnning and Mary Jean Robinson as wallflowers? Mary Rinamon and Betty Frye with added inches? Marie and Melissa Woods separated? Virginia Elliott without her dreams of the'’ doctor? Virginia McConnell “glamourless”? Ira Ellis flirting with someone? Clarence Pearson with a date? Bob McKay without that friendly smile? June Urey not cracking her gum? Harriet Sarver and Jimmy Bochy without dimples? Beth Wilson and David Lloyd without vim, vigor, anti vitality? John Zigo dating the “waiting” girls? Doris Noble dating anyone else but “Rip ? Harvey Lanigan and Charles Nelson not mischievous? John Lukacs not looking for a co-ed? Frances Chapman telling a secret? Mary Jane Paddock not interested in the Navy? Genevieve Mongiello, Beulah Crawford, and Theresa Lizzie without their jolly good nature? Wesley Davis in a hurry? Charles Hinkley not going “steady” with someone? Helen Fox and Dorothy Davis saying, I don’t have a thing to wear ? Isobel Hood without her baton? Dorothy Ginadcr without her screams in gym class? Dorothy Hunter not worrying about “making someone mad”? Helen Worley and Mary Swartz as practical jokers? Louise Edcburn unattached? Louise Palmer forward? Thomas King not knowing something about someone? Arlene Mattocks dignified? Julia Rcdfoot being a naughty little girl? Jeanne Zahnizer without her giggle? Kathryn Willis without Grover Elliott? Harold Nelson on time? Edna Whitchousc without her tall, dark shadow? Marjorie Marshall sliding down a banister? Jimmy Redmond with a “teddy-bear” haircut? ■ A Qcjn lU j T)iafi j