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

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Sophomore Class First roiv—Shirley Knapp. Shirley Chadderton, Anna June Crawford, Wilma Little, Marion Weinel. Margaret Ann Black. Louise Smith. Nancy Crawford. Betty Milleson. Helen Black. Marion Strausser. Patti Thomas, Marjorie Evans. Mary Lou Smith. Llewellyn Bice. Julia Kirila. Second row—Betty Jane Shaffer, Dorothy Armstrong. Doreese Marneweck, Janet Thompson, Velma Hause. Lorenc Davis. Margaret Lizzie, Alice Yeager. Lois Seaburn. Nancy Amon. Doris Mayne. Doris Robinson. Betty King. Irene Bobanick. Ruth Livermore. Third row—Joyce Knapp. Margaret Kepics. Esther Cummings. Doris McCracken. Louise Drake. Alda Moon. Hazel Brenneman. Pearl Nyce. Sue Emery, Nancy Stepleton. Dorothy Cousins. Jo Ann Workman. Beverly Gerrish, John Cutler. Fourth row—Paul Yeager, Melvin Ryder. Robert Shaffer, Herbert Forrester. Glen Kloos. Robert Nelson. Charles Ewing. James Osborne. John Sponberger. Charles Crow. Robert Heckla-thorn. Donald Christy. Richard Crill. Robert Brown. Fifth row—Gordon Miller. Harry Unger. Donald Rudolph. Jack Peters, Stanley Seely. Jack Hamilton. Walter White. Dave Noble, Stanley Workman. Robert Fox, James Boykan. John Dilley. Raymond Everhart. William Steingrabe. 24 The 1044 Echoes

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The class of 1945 started down its long procession of academic achievements in September of 1941. As soon as the bewildered Freshmen were accustomed to their strange surroundings they elected the following officers, who guided them through a year of successful ventures. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Rose Zigo Thomas Harris Ella Brown Lee Cotton We chose at the same time our class colors—green and white—and the class motto. “Forward ever, backward never.” Under the able guidance of the Freshman advisors, Miss Rocks and Mr. Ringer, the Frosh produced their first class party, “Club Torjid.” which proved to be a smash hit with the entire school. By the time of the class party all the male members of the class had been initiated into high school via the clippers and rain barrel. Declaring their year a scholastic success the class held a field day at Conneaut Lake Park. Pa., where they assured themselves by starting their vacation off on the right foot. The following year, the now worldly-wise Freshmen returned as Sophomores to their Alma Mater. The Sophomore year consisted of a myriad of class activities and big doings. Among the notable events was the election of officers: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Mary Taylor John Strosser Paul Long Earla Vogan Miss Black and Mr. Patterson were the class advisors. Breaking all precedents, the Sophomores, bcause of a threatened shortage of material for jewelry, were permitted to purchase their class rings a year in advance. The class rings ordered, the class began plans on their class party which developed into another hit. “Swing Inn,” an inovation in the trend of class parties. It was judged by the whole school as one of the outstanding parties of the year. Hampered by gasoline rationing, the Sophs were forced to hold their annual get-to-gether at Grove City Park. However, the day was spent enjoyably and holds a score of memories for all the class members. The third year of high school finds us upper classmen with a great deal of responsibility resting upon us. To guide us to success we elected a competent group of officers: President . John Strosser Vice-President Edward Taylor Secretary Geraldine Masters Treasurer Paul Long The class entertained the rest of the high school at the Cactus Cabaret.” their Junior Party, which was a bright spot in the year's activities. Our advisors are Miss Miller and Mrs. Wiese. We anxiously awaited the junior play, a milestone in every class history. It was staged early in May, under the direction of Mrs. Wiese. This year we also experienced the biggest event in our high school career, the Junior-Senior Prom, an annual event which took place in May. Here we stop, knowing that our future achievements will be strong links forged in our chain of high school memories. Alfred Krall. The 1944 Echoes 23

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SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR In September, 1942, the doors of Mercer High School opened for the entrance of 11 1 of us to its halls for higher learning. Some of us with joy, others with a little dismay because of the change, entered upon our Freshman year, yet looking forward to great achievements. During the first few days we saw a world of new faces but it was not long before we were acquainted with most of them. Our home room teachers, Miss Rocks, Mr. Wertman, and Mr. Horner, helped us to become accustomed to our new surroundings. Soon we made plans for organizing our class and elected Jack Hamilton. President; Glenn Kloos. Vice President; Budd Miller. Treasurer; and Dorothy Cousins, Secretary. Under these officers and under the guidance of our teachers we progressed successfully in our new courses. But not all was work. One of the important events of the year was our class party. On May 7, “Holland Dance-Land,” as we named our party, welcomed the students, alumni, and faculty to a big evening of entertainment and dancing. On June 4, we left school sorry that our Freshman year was over but looking forward to our summer vacation and the coming Sophomore year. SOPHOMORE YEAR Now we were in our first year of Senior High School and we were much more sophisticated than when we were meek little Freshmen. Within a few weeks we had elected our class officers, who were Bud Miller, President; Jack Hamilton. Vice-President: Jo Ann Workman, Secretary; and Shirley Knapp, Treasurer. The first venture took place about Thanksgiving, when we ordered our class rings. After mid-term tests, with renewed vigor we proceeded to plan for our class party, Club 51.” It was held March 10, and was a grand success. Our class was proud to have three of the members represented at the Band Festival in Ellwood City on February 17. 18 and 19. They were Walter White, John Cutler, and Jack Hamilton. We completed the second year with a feeling of success and hoping that our Junior year would be likewise. Nancy Stf.pleton Dorothy Cousins Thi 194 4 Echoes 25