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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1945 volume:

DEDICATION We, the graduating class dedicate this book to the educators who devote their lives to the furthering of knowledge and instruction that democracy might live. CONTENTS Faculty Seniors Underclassmen Activities and Organization Athletics Humor Autographs SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL HARVEY A. KRALL B. S. Albright College M. Ed. University ot IMttsburgh FACULTY MABEL E. MUNNELL Latin Litt. B.t Grove City College ROWLAND E. CONNER Science, Chemistry A. B. University of Alabama M! A. University of Pittsburgh MARY J. WIESE Physical Education. Algebra A. B. Allegheny College M. Litt., University of Pittsburgh HELEN FRANCIS Music B. M. Westminster College THELMA HOOVLER Commercial Subjects B. S. Commerce M o 1 MARY GLENN History B. S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College BETTY BUCHANAN English A. B. Allegheny College MARGARET L. LAUGHREY Home Economics B. S. University of Minnesota Page Seven FACULTY ROYDEN C. McMINN Vocational Agriculture B. S. M. S.. Penn State Col. JAMES A. PATTERSON Mathematics A. B. Westminster College M. Ed.. University of Pittsburgh LUCILLE SEMPLE Civics, English A. R. Westminster College ELEANOR GLUNT French, English A. R. Grove City College % LORENZO O. HOFFMAN Physical Ed.. Health, Algebra B. S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College DOROTHEA L. UREY English, Riologv A. B.. Grove City College ELIZABETH L. ALBERTY R. N. Page Eight SettCcn D. K- F. JOAN ALBERTY Orchestra 1, 2, 3 String Ensemble 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4 Prom Program Committee 3 Joan is very sedate and pleasant in her ways-likes dogs and enjoys square dancing seen often walking through the halls with David. What about this. David? A. A. Secretary 4 Cheerleader 2. 3, 4 Class Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4 Class Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 4 BETTY AMON Our pretty little brown eyed, blonde salesgirl active in sports helps us in our cheerleading. Her heart beats in Indiantown Gap. ALICE ANDERSON We don’t hear much from Alice, but we never miss her presence in the band. We see her trudging down North Pitt Street loaded down with books. Maybe that's why she knows all the answers in class. MARY LOUISE BAKER This trim little lass active in all sports, but our star at horseback riding her interest is in the Navy always ready to shout at a basketball game. Her long, dark, curly hair is the envy of the class. Page Ten ALMA BARTHOLOMEW Quiet, capable, dependable and studious Alma is one of the best students in the Senior Class a very amazing English student- her work has always been well done fussy about her hair and a neat dresser. A great pest, this gal. Alma. Class Valleyball 2. 3. 4 Class Basketball 2. 3. 4 Girls’ Chorus 4 Mixed Chorus 4 DAVID BARTON, JR. Our Mer-Hi quizz kid spends his spare time listening to concert music did his class honor in Arsenic and Old Lace—excels in literary activities. His goal is West Point. Transfer from Memorial Jr. High School, Orlando. Florida Camera Club 2 Girls Chorus 2. 4 Class Basketball 2, 3. 4 Chairman Game Committee 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4 District Chorus 3 ’’Western Union. Please” Arsenic and Old Lace” Mer-Hi Staff 4 Thesaurus Staff A DA LINE BEGGS She always wears a smile and with it Ray she does beguile. We usually find her at the square dances always on the go— Adeline is the spirit of the class. She peps up both day and night and so we think she’s just all right. Thesaurus Staff Mer-Hi Reporter 2, 3, 4 CAROLYN BOYD Western Union. Please Arsenic and Old Lace Librarian 4 Mixed Chorus 2 Witty and clever starred in both of our class plays—likes a certain singer by the name of Sinatra. One of the most popular girls in our class. No social gathering would be complete without her. Page Eleven RUTH BRENNEMAN Transfer from Harlansburg High School. Harlansburg. Cheerful. honest. happy- a commercial student pa 3 is she. whom we all like to know. Successful she’ll be, in spirit never low. Neat, smiling. Class Basketball 3 here’s a girl who will make a good secretary Class Volleyball 3, 1 some day. Class Secretary 1 Home Ec. Club 3 Home Ec. Reporter 3 ELLA BROWN A neat dresser works at the movie she gets a' Long” with everyone. Attracts everyone with her smile. ELSIE BROWN A peppy lass from Leesburg- she's very talkative and wonderfully gay. laughing with all. shying from none—she goes through life in her own happy way. Outside sports are her life. Class Basketball 2. 3. 4 Class Volleyball. 3. 4 LOIS CHADDERTON Class Basketball 2, 3, 4 With a cute little nose and her red hair, “Chat” goes through life being gay with everyone—always raving about her new man to be her friend you must refrain from red. Class Volleyball 2. 3. 4 Mer-Hi Reporter 3 Librarian 4 Girls’ Chorus 4 Page Twelve HELEN D'ANGIO With laughing eyes and dark curly hair, she’s a mighty pood sport in her own quiet way— works at Guiler’s in her spare time goes with a hoy from Texas her long. nicely-manicured nails are very noticeable. Class Basketball I Class Volleyball 4 Mixed Choru3 4 Secretary and Treasurer Home Ec. Club 3 LEE COTTON Our No. 1 jitterbug who uses his extra time striking out pins at the bowling alley- as Mercer’s flashiest guy. about town, he is always starting a fad likes to talk, can always greet you with a joke. Who tells them to you. Lee? Mer-Hi Reporter 2. 3 ’’Arsenic and Old Lace'1 Mixed Chorus 4 Class Treasurer 1 JUNE DeCARLO June is a merry lass who has many a friend in inches she’s very small, in spirit she tops them all jokes and laughter are her fad— June whiles away study hours- you’d think they didn’t exist—her lessons are often missed. Page Thirteen Mixed Chorus 4 Home Ec. Club 1. 2, 3, 4 MARGARET ANN DAVIS Never a dull moment with “Margie’’ around-singing is her favorite pastime and she does it well. She is hunted by a Wood Chuck.” She talks from morn till night and entertains each one in sight. Chairman Refreshment Committee Party 1 Class Basketball 1. 2. 3 Class Volleyball 2, 3 Mer-Hi Rejiorter 2, 3, 4 Librarian 3 Band 1. 2 Mixed Chorus 2 Arsenic and Old Lace” Majorette I. 2, 3. 4 Class Basketball 1. 2 Class Volleyball I Mer-Hi Reporter 3, 4 Librarian 4 Mixed Chorus I Home Ec. Club 3 JEAN DYE Miss Mercer of ’42 Blonde hair and bright blue eyes- always happy—our drum majorette. Jean’s the life of any party. 1 Majorette 1, 2, 3. 4 Class Basketball 3. 4 Class Volleyball 3. 4 JOANNE ELLIS Our outside girl free lance taxi driver delivers papers, persons, parcels or letters to any destination, preferable to Fredonia. Favorite outside sport is driving her car. t ARLENE EDEBURN A new girl here from Hickory High a good student has a smile for everyone. You’ll find there’s no better friend under the sun. DONALD FELTENBERGER Handy with a pen always busy drawing or printing—a quiet, reserved young man from Leesburg. At j oetry, Don is our Longfellow. Transfer from Hickory High School 4 Girls’ Chorus 4 Transfer from Polk High School 3 Junior Varsity 3 Chr. Party Advertising Committee 4 Class Basketball 4 Thesaurus Staff Mer-Hi Reporter 4 Class Vice-President 4 Official Basketball Score-keeper 4 Page Fourteen BILL FRYE Class Basketball 1, 2 The pint-size member of our class—he plays his trumpet sweet and low and definitely makes the ttirls hearts grow. He's that man” on our basketball team. How he Rets his Chemistry is still a secret to most of us. Junior Varsity 3 Senior Varsity 4 Western Union, Please” Band 1. 2, 3. 4 Orchestra 3 CHARLES GEORGE Choog” to all his friends loves booKie woogie and collects records is tall and has brown curly hair—drummer in the band. Plays on the varsity basketball team. Chr. Ticket Committee Class Party 1 Thesaurus Staff Arsenic and Old Lace” Mer-Hi Staff 4 StaKe Manager Western Union, Please Junior Varsity 3 Class Basketball 1, 2. 4 Varsity Basketball Mgr. 1 Junior Varsity 1 Senior Varsity 2, 3, 4 Band 1. 2. 3, 4 CHARLES GERRISH Keeps all the team fit by being student manager with his height he’s one of those boys who looks down on the world (and beautiful girls). Class Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4 Arsenic and Old Lace GLENN GLUNT Always talking about airplanes of which he knows no end wants to join the Air Corps. His black, curly hair is the envy of all the girls. Rage Fifteen JACOB HARTMAN Transfer from Portersville 3 A very prim younK m� n who may not make c,a8s Ba ketb„|, 3 so big a whirl when it comes to dating a girl, but when he's with a crowd of boys he sure F. F. A. 3, 4 can make a lot of noise. There will never be another boy like Jake. Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Volleyball 1, 2. 3, 4 Mer-Hi Reixorter 3 Girls'Chorus 4 BETTY LOU HODGE Short, dark haired. she loves to jitterbug her mind is free from care but she spends some time ui� on her hair—never misses a basketball Kamo or the players with boys her extra time she dearly loves to spend. ESTELLA HOGAN Happy go-lucky, never a frown, no matter how deep in her studies she gets-—continually seen with Alfrcda. Could she have some interest in the family? RUTH HOUSTON Loves basketball and all sports always very happy and free with her smiles likes to dance and sing. Her ambition is to be a beautician. Girls’ Chorus 3 Class Volleyball 2. 3 Transfer from Plain Grove High School 3 Class Basketball 3. 4 Class Volleyball 4 Girls' Chorus 3, 4 Page Sixteen JEAN JOHNSTON Plays clarinet in the school band. Jean knows the latest about everyone. She has a great interest in the Army. Class Basketball 2 Vlass Volleyball 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 3 MARY LOU KING A queen at heart, a King” by name. She Chooges” around in great style never misses a basketball game nor her daily hot fudge sundae at Weaver's. A good little housekeeper. Class Volleyball 1. 2. 3 Class Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4 Mer-Hi Staff 1, 2. 3 “Western Union, Please” Librarian 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Chairman Decorations Class Party 1. 2. 4 Class Basketball 4 Thesaurus Staff Mer-Hi Staff 4 Western Union, Please Arsenic and Old Lace” Mixed Chorus 3. 4 District Chorus 3, 4 President A. A. 4 Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4 Senior Varsity 3, 4 Junior Varsity 2 Class Basketball 1 Western Union. Please” “Arsenic and Old Lace” Chr. Ticket Committee Class Party 2. 3. 4 ALFRED KRALL The boy most likely to succeed. Alfred Is In the center of every debate—starred in Western Union. Please” and Arsenic and Old Lace.” PAUL LONG Paul is tall, blonde, and has that certain something that we all appreciate. Treasurer of our class for three years and a star on our basketball team. Page Seventeen Chr. Refreshment Class Party 4 Class Basketball 1. 2 Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Orchestra 2. 8 Mixed Chorus 2, 4 Mer-Hi Rei orter 3 HELEN LUKACS Helen plays a “hot Solo Clarinet in the school hand likes photography Rnd flying is a hard worker in all her studies, ready to help anyone. anytime. Class Basketball 2. 3 Class Volleyball 2. 3 Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 4 JEAN MARSHALL Jean is the girl with the big, brown eyes—always willing to help on committees—in a church choir - is particularly interested in square dancing. GERALDINE MASTERS Gerry easily holds the wittiest and the most energetic member of the class. She gets laughs from almost everyone and keeps life a whirl keeping track of a certain G. I. (or is it G. Y.?) Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 4 Librarian 3. 4 Arsenic and Old Lace Class Secretary 3 Orchestra 3, 4 War Stamp and Bond Committee I GENEVIEVE McELRATH Black hair and blue eyes her interests lie in Fredonia peppy and friendly, she's a welcome addition to the class. Majorette 1, 2 Class Basketball 1 Reporter Mer-Hi 3 Pape Eighteen RUTH McWHIRTER Small, witty, with big brown eyes always cheerful and ready to lend a willing hand— likes to dance. is good nt all sports. Chr. Souvenir Committee Class Party 1. 4 Chr. Refreshment Committee Class Party 2 Chr. Decoration Committee Class Party 3 Chr. Property Committee Class Party 4 Mer-Hi Rej orter I. 2. 3 Chr. Ticket Committee “Western Union. Please Mixed Chorus 2 Librarian 3. 4 irene McWilliams Can always soe the good side of everything— likes P. (). D. and English. Has something to say in every class. Class Basketball 3. 4 Class Volleybi.il 3, 4 Girls Chorus 3. 4 Cheerleader 2. 3, 4 Class Basket hi 11 1, 2. 3. 4 Class Volleyball I. 2. 3, 4 Rei orter Mor-Hi 3 Librarian 3 F. F. A. 2. 3. 4 Class Basketball 3. 4 “Arsenic and Old Lace PAULINE MILLER Lively, gay. vivacious. “Ping” has given support to our teams through her cheerleading in the past years. Pauline is a good student, active in athletics, and very well liked. ROBERT MILLER Cheerful and with dark wavy hair and beautiful eyelashes. His smile makes him pleasant to know. Bob enjoys good movies and likes to flirt with the girls in Chemistry class. Hia hobby is building model airplanes. Page Nineteen JERRY MONGIELLO Arsenic and Old Lace Western Union. Please Senior Varsity 3. 4 Class Basketball 1. 2 Noted for his witty remarks and good nature— first string man on team and with a pretty blonde—expecting him to be made an Admiral any day now. How he get's to Weaver's first every day after school is a mystery to all of us. Class Basketball 1. 2. 3 BILL MOORS A quiet fellow who hardly ever says a word, in fact he's so very still in class his voice is seldom heard he has no time for women (?) or fame a mere diploma is his aim. CHARLES OAKES Chuck is blonde, blue eyed he has a winning smile likes an argument in Chemistry class his favorite color seems to be Red”. He lives on a farm, but his ambition definitely is not farming. Chuck is a tease but everyone likes him. AUGUST JOHN POGLITSCH, JR. Has a wonderful memory, especially in P. O. D. class—Chemistry Lab assistant friendly and talkative. Page Twenty JAYNE POLLARD Jayne is certainly an asset to MHS’S choral groups—a whiz at photograph, smooth dancer-hopes to enter Pennsylvania State College next fall. War Bond and Stamp Committee 4 Thesaurus Staff Mer-Hi Staff 1. 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 2, 4 Girls’ Trio 2, 4 District Chorus 4 Violin Ensemble 4 Orchestra 2, 3 ALFREDA RAMSEY About her home town and within her own crowd, we hear she’s quite a riot never talks out of place. In fact she hardly ever talks. Home Economics Club 3 Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Orchestra 3 Home Ec. Club I. 2. 3 EVELYN ROYLE Here’s a number with beautiful blonde hair— likes to write to one of Uncle Sam’s service men always seen with Twila—she does her home work every day and doesn’t have too much to say. 4 BETTY RYDER Here's a girl who's dninty ns a butter.y—as a member of the Girls’ Trio she can hit high ”C likes to harmonize with Bob Brown on the latest tunes engaged to one of our Alumni maybe that’s why she’s so quiet. Page Twenty-One Transfer from Sacred Heart Acadamy. Springfield. Illinois. 3 Class Volleyball. 3, 4 Class Basketball 3. 4 Chr. Refreshment Committee Party 3 Prom Refreshment Committee Chr. 3 JANET SEARS Late in joining our class, but has made up for lost time—a good student and active in all sports keeps the conversation lively and enjoys a good discussion her favorite color is “Navy blue. She is sure to make a success in whatever she does. Class Party Refreshment Committee 4 Girls’ Chorus I MARY SHOEMAKER A sweet little girl, very quiet in her ways— another of our usherettes at the local movie— don’t joke too much with Mary, she takes everything seriously. DOROTHY SMITH Dorothy is one of our quiet girls. She always seems to have much to say she always agrees with you never misses having her P. O. D. rei orts. CLYDE SNYDER Here is a country lad—has made quite well in school, especially in Agriculture. Clyde has won prizes at Slippery Rock and has earned the Keystone Farmer.” Pape Twenty-Two ROBERT STAFFORD Quiet. A gentleman. Hob has a keen mind that will help you solve your problems—ardent Class Baskeball 3. 4 sport fan takes an active part in many of _ f A 9 the F. F. A. activities. He gets along well in English Grammar, his favorite subject. TWILA STOKELY Always neat has lovely blonde hair was an active member of the Home Ec. Club. Home Ec. Club 3 Girls' Chorus 4 Reporter Mer-Hi 2. 3 Class Basketball 3, 4 Western Union. Please” Arsenic and Old Lace Band 2. 3. 4 Class Vice-President 2 Class President 3 Transfer from Buchtel High. Akron. Ohio. 2 Class President 2 Cb.ss Basketball 2 Chr. Souvenir Committee Class Party 3 Mer-Hi Staff 4 Western Union. Please Librarian 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 4 JOHN STROSSER Tall, dark and quiet. John is difficult to know, but when you know him there is no better friend his main interest is Earla and whenever you see one. you see the other. MARY E. TAYLOR Pretty, with dark hair and eyes—learned to ride so she could keep up with the Cavalary— adores chocolate sodas and Van Johnson— spends her leisure time writing letters. LOUISE THOMSON Attractive and business-like. Louise is very •'Wiir'ing to s| end her evenings writing letters- as secretary of the class she has proven herself to very capable. Friendly and cheerful, she is poppular with everyone she knows. Game Committee Chr. Class Party 1 Class Basketball 2 Class Volleyball 2 Mer-Hi Staff 3. 4 “Western Union. Please” Librarian 2, 3, 4 Class Secretary 4 Music Committee Chr. Class Party 3 Class Secretary 2 Class Party Music Commit tee Chr. 1. 2. 4 Class Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class Volleyball 1. 2. 3 Mer-Hi Re| orter 1. 2, 3. 4 “Western Union, Please “Arsenic and Old Lace” Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4 EARLA VOGAN With pretty blue eyes and a friendly smile. Karla is a friend of everyone. One of our talented actresses. Early starred in both the Junior and Senior plays. ELEANOR WATTS Tall, with dark hair and eyes. Has a beautiful complexion. Wants to be a nurse, and will make a good one. MARTHA JEAN WHITE The most all-around girl in the Senior Class— her leadership this year as President has shown us much in the art of handling matters smoothly. Martha excels in her studies, loves six rts. Page Twenty-Four Class Basketball 4 Class Volleyball 4 Home Ec. Club 1 Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4 Mer-Hi Reporter 1, 2 Orchestra 2. 3 Mixed Chorus 2, 3 Class President 4 Western Union, Please” Prop. Chairman Chr. Game Committee Class Party 1 HELEN MARY WINKLEVOSS Vivacious, with dark hair and eyes loves to dance, especially to jitterbug has a smile to everyone. Class Volleyball 1 Arsenic and Old Lace Make-up Committee Girls' Chorus 3 Home Ec. Club 2, 3 ROSE ZIGO Our trim little country lass never seems to miss a class. Rose has won many a friend with her happy smile—-her favorite sport is horseback riding. Class Volleyball 4 Arsenic and Old Lace Make-up Committee Mixed Chorus 3 Class President 1 Home Ec. Club 3 Inter Class Basketball 1, 2 Junior Varsity 3 Stage Manager Arsenic and Old Lace 4 Varsity Basketball 4 Class Vice-President 3 Junior-Senior Prom Reception Committee 3 EDWARD TAYLOR rage Twenty-Five CLASS HISTORY “Freshmen in high school,” what a host of fond memories those magic words conjure up from the dim receding past. That we, who soon will don the cap and gown, were once in this category, seems almost unbelievable. But turning back the clock to nineteen forty-one finds us entering old Mercer High on the first phase of a four-year campaign to conquer knowledge. We were informed that in accordance with Mercer High custom our boys would have to run the gauntlet of Sophomore clippers, rain barrels, and hazing in general. Following this formal recognition our attention turned toward electing class officials, who would lead the class through a successful year. We elected: President ............................................. Rose Zigo Vice-President .............................................Thomas Harris Secretary ..........:.................................. Ella Brown Treasurer .................................................;...Lee Cotton To complete the task of organization we established as class colors, green and white, and selected “forward ever, backward, never,” for our class motto. Keeping abreast of new subjects, algebra, civics, and Latin, employed much of our time. Everyone, however, awaited spring with eagerness for we were then for the first time to try our hands at social entertainment. All of our carefully laid plans resulted in a new and unusual type of class party. “Club Torrid,” a high spot in the parties of the year was complete in detail even to a “coke” bar. We ended the term successfully by having a picnic and get together at Con-neaut Lake Park. Summoned back to school by the peal of the tower bell, we began our Sophomore year, a year full of class activity and scholastic achievement. Enabling us to carry on business, officers for the year were chosen: President ........................................ Mary E. Taylor Vice-President ...................................... John Strosser Secretary ......................................... Earla Vogan Treasurer ............................................ Paul Long The ordering of our class rings as Sophomores broke all precedents in Mercer High, but realizing the acute shortages we deemed the move a prudent one. Carrying out the theme of our Freshman Party, we presented “Swing Inn,f to the student body as our contribution to the year’s social activities. Heavy schedules and plenty of extra-curricular activities absorbed so much of our time that the culmination of our Sophomore year seemed premature. Hampered by gasoline rationing we were forced to hold our annual picnic at Grove City. However. the good time enjoyed by all is a strong link in our memory chain. Juniors at last and what a distinguished title it was! How proud we felt! Returning to school as if for the first time, we looked forward to a year of class activity. Insuring our success, we elected a group of officers whom we knew to be both competent and efficient. President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer ..... .... John Strosser .... Eddie Taylor Geraldine Masters ....... Paul Long Page Twenty-Six CLASS HISTORY Through careful planning and wise management “Cactus Cabaret,” our class party was a social bright light, worthy of the attention of the student body. We shall remember for many years our Junior Play, “Western Union, Please.” It was truly a product of the combined efforts of the Junior Class. Each class member who contributed his time and attention to the play’s production may claim a portion of its success unto himself. Without the splendid co-operation of the class, “Western Union, Please,” would not have been possible. Holding a high position in our school memories is the Junior-Senior Prom. The Prom held the distinction of being the first formal party in our school careers. A dance with that special girl, or a compliment sincerely paid will remain a part of us until all our remembrances are laid aside. Suddenly w'e were awakened to the fact that the Seniors had graduated, that we, next year, would be filling their seats and using their books. With this thought before us we adjourned for our last summer vacation from our Alma Mater. Now the final chapter may be added to these reminiscences, for returning to our seat of learning we realized that this was to be the last stroke of the brush on our canvas of high school experiences. Conferring honors upon four of our classmates, we elected them to the offices of: President ......................................... Martha White Vice-President ............................ Donald Feltenberger Secretary ..................................... Louise Thomson Treasurer ........................................... Paul Long As a booster to our financial status we presented our Senior Party, “Ghost Inn. Plenty of ghosts and spirits were at hand, to be sure, even the music was spirited away. The pinnacle of our dramatic ventures was reached with the production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” The smell of grease paint, screams, elderberry wine, bodies in the window seat, bugle calls, insane asylums, trips to Panama, and charges up the stairs are never to be forgotten memories. With graduation approaching, let us realize that here as students we have shaped our future lives. Our work here is but a reflection of the service we will render in later live. As time speeds by, let us use it to our greatest advantage. Let us perform each task to the best of our ability, for once the opportunity has passed, it may be recalled no more. The moving finger writes; and. having writ, Moves on: nor all your piety nor wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a line Nor all your tears wash out a word of it. —Kubaivat of Omar Khayyam— —Alfred H. Krall Page Twenty-Seven CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 194 5, 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 bequeath our class spirit and dignity to the future Freshman classes of Mercer High School. To the Sophomores we leave our best wishes and good will. To the Juniors we leave the Key of Knowledge, which we hope they will cherish as we leave the satisfaction of helping another class on its way to its place in the world. We also have a few things which we want to leave individually. Joan Alberty leaves her seat in Latin Class to Marian Strausser. Betty Amon and Pauline Miller sadly leave their places with the cheerleaders to any underclassmen with good voices and lots of school spirit. Alice Anderson and Jean Burns bequeath their long lasting friendship to Nancy Stepleton and Dorothy Cousins. David Barton leaves his high scholastic rating to David Noble. Adaline Beggs refused to leave her shining “Uay., Carolyn Boyd, with a sigh, leaves her Chemistry book behind, wth a warning to the Junior Class. Ella Brown is taking everything a“Long” with her. When we asked Helen D’Angio what she wanted leave, she was too “deep in the heart of Texas” to answer. Betty Hodge and Ruth Brenneman bequeath their little trips to Youngstown to Betty Millison and Mary Ellen Flannery. Have a good time, girls! August Poglitsch leaves his “Lab.” experience to Jim Boykan. Eddy Taylor was so anxious to leave, that he forgot about leaving something behind. Twila Stokely and Janet Sears bequeath their lovely complexions to Velma Hause and Roselene Kurtanick. Mary Taylor leaves her “alumni influence” to Doris Robinson. Bill Frye leaves his “down to the earth views” to Mickey Fabian. Lee Cotton bequeaths his latest dance steps to Bud Ryder. To anyone who is interested. Helen Winklevoss leaves her knowledge to roads leading to Pardoe. To George Lukacs and Bob Brown, goes the fondness for photography of those two “shutter bugs.” Earla Vogan and Jayne Pollard. Genevieve McElrath and Ruth McWhirter, being careful drivers, leave their ability to “dodge-em” to the coming drivers of Mercer High School. Clyde Snyder and Bob Stafford bequeath their F. F. A. experience to Jimmy Osborne and Bud Miller. Jean Johnston leaves her dimple to Marianne Boyd. Patty Reagle and Rose Zigo bequeath their good times in the Home Ec. Room to Helen Black and Judy Kirila. June DeCarlo leaves her “gift of gab” to Mrs. Laughrey to keep her company next year. Chuck Oakes bequeaths his bashfulness (?) to Jim Baines. Evelyn Rovle and Elsie Brown leave Leesburg to Lorene Davis and Hazel Foster. Page Twenty-Eight CLASS WILL Bill “muscles” Moores leaves his title to Milo Ringer. Arlene Edeburn and Virginia Lucas leave their shyness to Ruth Livermore and Marjorie Evans. Martha White bequeaths her ability in gym class to Shirley Neal. Irene and Margaret McWilliams are leaving their books and desks for the future Senior classes. Stella Hogan leaves her beautiful long eyelashes to Ruth Ann Wvle. Mary Shoemaker leaves her good disposition to Jim Patterson. Louise Thompson says she will take her “Will’ along with her. When Mary Lois Raker and Hetty Ryder leave they are taking their knowledge of Navy life with them! Charles George leaves his love of “Boogie Woogie” to Lee Barnum and the rest of the “hep cats.” Alfred Krall bequeaths his debating ability to Chuckie Black. Gerry Masters leaves the memory of her explosions in “Lab ’ to Mr. Conner so that he won’t be lonesome next year. Jerry Mongiello bequeeaths the remainder of his “midnight oil” to Don Weaver. But, Don, you’ll get better grades if you don’t use it for the same purpose that Jerry did! Jean Dye and Helen Lukacs leave their ability to look down on the world to Jane Perschka and Dorothy Cousins. Lois Chadderton and Jean Marshall leave their pretty brown eyes to Shirley Knapp and Joyce Kilner. Jake Hartman bequeaths his “habitual tardiness” to Chuck Ewing. Bob Miller leaves his list of telephone numbers to anyone who promises to care for it as he has. Paul Long and Glenn Glunt bequeath their curly hair to Jack Peters and Chuck Crow. Mary Lou King leaves her struggles in French Class behind but refuses to burden anyone with them. Margie Davis leaves her typing speed to Nancy Stepleton. Alfreda Ramsey and Alma Bartholomew bequeath their gentle natures to Pat Perschka and Nancy Anion. Don Feltenberger leaves his ability to make posters to Evelyn White. Charles Gerrish bequeaths the cares and worries of his job to Jack Hamilton. Bonita Burdette and Dorothy Smith leave their studious natures to Doris Mayne and Mary Lou Smith. John Strosser leaves his ability to concentrate on one girl to Jack Hamilton. Joanna Ellis leaves her taxi cab business to her sister, Maxine. Mary Lou Gill leaves her sparkling brown eyes to Donna Ringer. Eleanor Watts leaves her enthusiasm in nursing to any under-classmen who want to be nurses. In witness whereof, we, the class of 1945, have hereto signed and sealed this, our last will and testament, on this twelfth day of March. Nineteeen Hundred and Forty-Five. Witnesses, GERRY MASTERS JERRY MONGIELLO Page Twenty-Nine PROPHECY Hello, all you lovely people, this is your favorite ray of sunshine bringing you the gossip straight from Mercer. If you haven’t seen the evening paper, hold onto your seats, Carolyn Boyd has just married her fourth husband, a bass from the Met. In a statement to the press she said, and I quote, “It’s certainly a relief after Frankie, Perry and Dickie.” While talking to her she informed me that she had received a present from Bob, his prize Stafford’s Lovely Lady, who won all the national Berkshire contests: Mary Taylor has just been elected to her fourth term as representative from Ohio, she and Bob have been happily married for ten years and the twins are “regular chips off the old block.,f Boogie George (the rhythmn man of old Mer High), has just organized his new band and will open at Lee Cotton’s ‘‘Pink Elephant” where the big steel magnet. Bob Miller, is reported to have given away fur coats to the waitresses, Helen D’Angio and Dorothy Smith. The steel market must be falling, he gavee diamond necklaces to the famous sister act ‘‘Irene and Margaret” and to the featured dancer, Bettina Ryder. After the show he took the eminent woman research notable, Martha White, who has just discovered the White Prccess. to see ‘‘Hi De Ho,” the current hit of Broadway, written by Ella Brown, and starring Mary Lou King and Jacob Hartman. Jerry Mongiello. operator of the Tokyo Tramp Steamer Line, has just returned to Takyo after attending the inauguration of General Barton as President of the United States. The new cabinet will have Janet Sears as Sec. of Navy; Wm. Moore, Sec. of Commece; Joanna Ellis. Postmaste General; Alice Anderson. Sec. of the Interior; and Arlene Edeburn. Sec. of Labor. Glenn Glunt, the inventor of the new wingless plane, is going to recover! He crshed while testing his new plane and a hobo, Chuck Gerrish, took him to the hospital in a passing car ownedby Margie Davis. The doctor, August Poglitsch, said his condition was inproved today and that his two night nurses, Chadderton and Hodge, would be replaced by Miss Jean Dye. Alfred Krall, the auto magnet, has just signed a tying contract with Belgan Congo to supply them with cars and accessories. His personal secretary, June DeCarlo, has just resigned, saying she could not abide with his passion for hoarding Limburgher cheese in his desk. Listen to your radios tonight, folks. Gerry Masters, a struggling young comedian, is auditioning on the Lukacs and Lucas Amateur Hour. Home Forum, headed by Alfreda Ramsey, has just elected Adaline Beggs Courtney as the perfect housewife of 1960. Have you seen the latest fashions by Ruthe? You’ll find them in the January issue of Glamour, the photographs are by Vogan and Strosser. Yesterday I met Louise Thomson here on the street in Los Angeles. She is running a grocery store and while talking she disclosed the fact that Rose, Twila and Evelyn are working as extras at Watts. Shoemaker and Brenneman. Inc. Betty Amon, Joan Alberty and Jean Marshall, world travelers, have just completed a book on their adventures. In Hawaii two years ago they meet Mary Lois and husband who run a yacht club there. They also met Paul Long in Burma, constructing bridges, and while visiting the Palace of the Sultan of Poughkeepsie, saw Pauline Miller and Alma Bartholomew, teaching his children Latin and Basketball. Stella Hogan, hearing they were there, came to visit she is taking the census of India. The Rajaii of Cheechee and his wives, Mary Lou Gill and Ruth Houston, along with his secretaries, Jean Johnston and Helen Winklevoss, and Nurse Genevieve McElrath, spent a night with the Sultan of Poughkeepsie and the old friends had a good visit. Today, the Pulitzer Prize for History was awarded to Ed Taylor for his C’lirono-locical Account of Events of the Mayan Race. Just off the wires is this bulletin from United States: “Today, police apprehended a dangerous criminal, Six Gun Frye! Police Chief Don Feltenberger said he would be held for Grand Jury.” Well, time’s up and so until next week at this time, this is your old gossip. Jayne Pollard, saying Cheerio! Page Thirty JUNIOR CLASS Top Row (I., to It.)—Charles Crow. David Noble, James Osborne, William Henderson. Frank Zigo, James Bovkan, Robert Fox. Herbert Foerster, John Cutler. Richard Crill. Second Row (I,, to It.)—Donald Rudolph, Doris McCracken, Sue Emery, Dorothy Cousins, Nancy Stepleton, Jack Peters, William Steingrabe, Glen Kloss, George Cook. Third Row (I., to R.)—Robert Brown. Louise Drake, Irene Bobanick, Beverly Ger-rish, Mary Flannery, Ruth Wylie. Esther Cummings, Lois Seaburn, George Lukacs, Harry Unger, Gordon Miller. Fourth Row (L. to R.)—Shirley Knapp. Janet Thompson. Velma Hause, Lorene Davis, Dorothy Armstrong, Margaret Black. Nancy Crawford, Doris Robinson, Helen Black. Fifth Row (I., to It.)—Ida Snyder. Marion Weinel, Dorothy Campbell, Anna Chawford, Marion Strausser, Ruth Livermore, Margaret Lizzie, Louise Smith, Nancy Amon. Sixth Row (I., to R.)—Robert Shaffer. Jack Hamilton. Melvin Ryder, Julius Kirila, Betty Shaffer. Paul Yeager, Norman King, Mary Smith, Patti Thomas. Page Thirty-Two JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The Class of ’46 began its career in Mercer High School in September of 1942. Despite the sudden change from our elementary school days, we managed to acclimate ourselves to our new surroundings. We emerged from our first class meeting with the following officers: President .................................................... Jack Hamilton Vice-President................................................Glenn Kloss Treasurer ............................................ Bud Miller Secretary ......................................... Dorothy Cousins Our first class party, “Holland Danceland,” proved to be a decided success. Due to wartime restrictions we were unable to have the annual class picnic on June 4th. Entering our second year, we were more accustomed to the routine of High School life. As in our Freshman year, the first thing we did was to elect officers. They were: President ........................................... Bud Miller Vice-President ............................................ Jack Hamilton Secretary ..................................... Joann Workman Treasurer ...................................... Shirley Knapp Early in November a committee was appointed to choose several types of rings from which the class made their selection. Then we began the long wait for their arrival. Our next undertaking was our class party, “Club 51.” held on March 10th. Decorated in the traditional nite-club style, it was quite “impressionnant.” In the annual Spring Concert, under the direction of Mr. Todd Rishell, many of our classmates participated. After our final exams we relaxed for the summer vacation. September 5th found us flashing our new class rings which had arrived late in the summer. We began this year with a feeling of more confidence in ourselves. This year’s officers were: President ....................................... Bud Miller Vice-President .................................. David Noble Secretary ....................................... Helen Black Treasurer ...................................... Doris Robinson This year our party was better than ever. Spending cold cash, we brought an orchestra, an innovation since the war, to “Snowball Square.” We introduced the combination “Round and Square Dancing” which proved to be quite a novelty. Preparations were started for our play in the early spring. Although a new venture, proved to be very successful. The last and most important of our Junior activities was the long awaited Prom. Given late in May. this climaxed all our other activities so far in our high school life. DOROTHY COUSINS NANCY STEPLETON Page Thirty-Three SOPHOMORE CLASS Top How (L. to H.)—Joo Lizzie, Earl Rucker, Paul Moon, Homer Smith, Gene Stros-ser, Sidney Vanderveen, Paul Struthsrs, Lamont Miller, Ralph Sadis, George Parker, Phil Baker. Second How (L. to H.)—Paul Mortland, John Hawthorn, Lionel Kirby, Lee Barnum, Boh McKay. Tom Adams, Frank Pontera, Jack Stone, Victor Johnson, Bob Cousins, Albert Lingel. Third How (L. to H.)—Kenneth Bauman. Carl Alexander, George Lukacs, Lois Bag-nell, Joyce Kilner, Jane Perschka, Alice Rabald, Jean Shorts, Rose Bartalone, Doris Dyer, Joe Bocliy. Fourth How (I., to It.)—Mary Nelson, Bernice Ligo, Helen Brocious, Ruth Hecka-thorn. Pat Perschka. Charlene Feltenberger, Mary Flickinger, Nancy Palmer, Margaret McElwain, Isabelle Smith. Ralph Steen. Fifth How (L. to It.)—John Woods, Betty Taylor, Betty Millson, Harriet McClain, Rosemary Jennings. Mary Anna Guiler, Roseline Kurtanick. Marion Guiler, Ruth Tait, Dorothy Bice. Phyllis Chadderton. Sixth How (L. to It.)—Earl Sealand, Joanne Brown, Naomi Buchannan, Donna Ringer, Esther Winklevoss, Aletha Swingle, Betty Snyder, Evelyn White, Jean Snyder, Donna Cole. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Last term we began our. high school career with many inward qualms, and launched into many strange subjects taught by teachers, to whom we were not accustomed. We elected a very efficient set of officers: President ................................. Eugene Strosser Vice-President ............................ John Hawthorne Secretary ...........................................Donna Ringer Treasurer ........................................... Earl Rucker Near the end of the term we gave our first party. “May Festival, ’ which was very successful. Then came a restful vacation. This year the class prepared itself for a term of work and fun by re-electing Eugene Strosser as president and Earl Rucker as treasurer. The two new officers were: Vice-President ............................... Homer Smith Secretary .......................................... Alice Robold We decided not to buy our class rings until next year because of the war. In early March we began to plan for our party. It was entitled “Bunny Hop” and was held March 16. Our second party was a great success and brought the class much praise. Page Thirty-Four FRESHMAN CLASS Top Row (L. to It.)—James Redic. Richard Marshall. Robert King, Milo Ringer, Joseph Lizzie, Donald Weaver. Howard B gnall, Charles Babbitt, Thomas Shaffer, Robert Klingensmith. Harold Miller. Second Row—James Baine. Carl Kloos, Earl Drenning. Regina Hogan. Lucille Moon, Clair Houston. Richard Long, Robert Coryea, Audlev Patton, William Pizor. Third Row—Walter Miller. Rchard Struthers. Charles Jeans. Jack Barnes. Betty Lou Peters. Marian Cutler. Nina Smith. Shirley Shannon. Mary Jane Semple, Shirley Callahan. Fourth Row—Ralph Campbell. Twila Palmer, Mary Whorley, Emma Poglitsch, Dolores Smith, Jane Coryea, Helen Williams. Mary Gibner. Hazel Foster. Dorothy D’Angio. Fifth Row—Michael Fabian. Charles Black. Walter Livermore. Marice Peters. James Kemp, Wiliam Wertman, Daniel Neal. Robert Berdett, Paul Weinel, Thomas Barnes. Sixth Row—Betty Ann King. Frances Amon. Shirley Neal. Ellen Robach. Dorothy Weise, Rebecca Graham, Shirley Ramsey, Helen Kirila. Marianne Boyd. Virginia FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 5 1944. eighty-six Freshmen started their first year of high school. As usual, both the boys and the girls were initiated by the Sophomores. On October 25, 1944. we held a class meeting under the direction of Mr. Connor. The following officers were elected: President ................................ Donald Weaver Vice-President ........................... Thomas Shaffer Secretary .............................. Betty Ann King Treasurer ................................. Shirley Neal We are proud to be represented on the varsity basketball team by Milo Ringer and James Redic. Also, we are represented on the Junior Varsity by Charles Black, Richard Long, Donald Weaver. Thomas Shaffer. Paul Weinel, Robert King, and Walter Livermore. The Freshmen girls ranked third in the volley ball tournament held by Mrs. Weise. Miss Semple, the Civics teacher, conducted a Civics Club in each of the sections. The club meets on each Friday and has meetings which pertain to Civics. Our Freshman Party, held in Mav was also a tremendous success. MARIAN CFTLER Page Thirty-Five 1. So There! 6. Fresh ies, 194 2. 2. That’s enough Rose. 7. It’s Alaska Alma. 3. Beauty and the beast. 8. Mutt and Jeff. 4. Florida, here she comes! 9. She’s really working? 5. Interesting, isn’t it? 10. Fish Story. (True)? 11. The good old days, Jayne. Page Thirty-Six THE THEASURUS STAFF Standing (L. to K.)—Jayne Pollard, Mary Lois Baker. Sitting—Charles Gerrish, Alfred Krall. Donald Feltenberger, David Barton. The “Thesaurus’ staff was elected by the Senior Class and consisted of: David Barton ............................................ Editor Mary Lois Baker ............................... Associate Editor Alfred Krall .................................. Business Manager Carolyn Boyd ................................... Literary Editor Jayne Pollard .............................. Photographic Editor Charles Gerrish .................................. Sports Editor Donald Feltenberger ................................. Art Editor The staff wishes to extend its thanks to those who cooperated by typing, donating write-ups. and helping in many other ways. The “Thesaurus” staff this year established a precedent which may or may not be followed by succeeding yearbook staffs. That is: giving the yearbook a fixed name. Heretofore, the yearbooks have changeed names each year. However, this yar we chose the name used by the class of ’4 2. We thought this to be an appropriate name and we have a very nice cover design for it. This year we were faced with the difficulties of wartime shortages, but were able to get high quality materials and service nevertheless. As usual, there was the difficulty of getting assignments in and the book assembled. but with a final hectic rush, we succeeded in producing what you are now reading. Students of the school wrote this book, the stall assembled it. Mr. Linir.ger and Mrs. Jamison did the photographic work. The Mueller Art Cover Co. produced the covers, and the Universal Printing Co. printed it. You are now reading the result of these combined efforts, and we hope you are enjoying it. Page Thirty-Eight MFR-HI STAFF Standing (L. to II.)—Mary Taylor. Nancy Stepleton, Louise Thomson. Seated—Alfred Krall. Charles Gerrish. David Barton. Jack Hamilton. Editor ........................................ David B. Barton News Editor ........................................ Alfred Krall Business Manager ............................... Louise Thomson Circulation and Advertising Manager..............Mary E. Taylor Exchange Editor ...............................Jack Hamilton Sports Editor ................................. Charles Gerrish Music Editor................................... Nancy Stepleton This year we revised our school publication. The “Mer Hi,” by changing it from a magazine to a newspaper. The paper, which is published once a month, is printed on tabloid size newspaper and includes four pages. Another innovation was the introduction of advertising to the publication and, thanks to the support of local merchants and businessmen, we were able to take care of a great deal of our expenses with money gained through advertising. The ‘‘Mer Hi” has been a success this year and the response and praise from the students have more than justified the work that was put into it. Page Thirty-Nine Top Row (L. to K.)—Glen Glunt, John Strosser, Paul Long. Jerry Mongiello. Second Row—Charles Oakes, Robert Miller. Alfred Krall, Gerry Masters. Margaret Davis. Third lion—Charles Gerrish. Mrs. Wiese, David Barton. Karla Vogan. “Arsenic and Old Lace,” presented December 7 and 8. 1944. and directed by Mrs. Wiese, was something of which the Senior Class might well be proud. It was a financial success as well as good entertainment. The cast was as follows: Abbv Brewster .... Teddy Brewster .... Mrs. Harper ...... Officer O’Hara .... Officer Brophy ... Martha Brewster Elaine Harper ..... Mortimer Brewster Jonathan Brewster Dr. Einstein ..... Mr. Gibbs ........ Lt. Rooney ........ Mr. Witherspoon ..... Carloyn Boyd .......Alfred Krall Margaret Ann Davis ... Charles Gerrish ..... John Strosser ...... Karla Vogan .. Geraldine Masters ........Glenn Glunt .... David Barton ......... Bob Miller ..... Charles Oakes ......... Paul Long ... Jerry Mongiello A great deal of work had to be put into our plays to make them the successes they were. The class s very grateful to Mrs. Wiese for her fine job of directing and to Miss Buchanan for her work of advertising! Page Forty “WESTERN UNION PLEASE” CAST Tow Row (L. to K.)—Charles Oakes. Jerry Mongiello. John Strosser, Bill Frye. Second Row—Mrs. Wiese. Paul Long. Alfred Krall, Mary Lois Baker, David Barton, Mary Taylor. Louise Thomson. Earla Vogan. The Junior Class Play. Western Union. Please.’ was presented May 4 and 5, 1944. It was a comedy written by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich, and directed by Mrs. Wiese. A succession of humorous incidents kept the packed house laughing continually. The cast was as follows: Jennie Daley ..... Joe Gray bell .... Aunt Aurora ...... Alice Daley ...... Danny Daley ...... Melinda .......... Betty Enington ... Gertrude ......... Hal Stoddard ..... Mr. Taylor ....... Brian Foley ...... Mr. Gillespie .... Messenger Boy .... David ............ ... Earla Vogan ...... Bill Steen ___ Carolyn Boyd ...Mary E. Taylor ... Alfred Krall Mary Lou King Mary Lois Baker Louise Thomson ... David Barton ..... Paul Long ... Charles Oakes . Jerry Mongiello ...... Bill Frye ...John Strosser Page Forty-One II MIXED CHORUS The Mixed Chorus is made up of seventy-five members under the direction of Miss Helen Francis. It has participated in several school assemblies, caroling, and the Choral Concert in the Spring. Four delegates from the chorus were chosen to the district chorus festival in Butler. They were: Sue Emery, Jayne Pollard, Bud Miller and Alfred Krall. STRING ENSEMBLE Top Row (L. to R.)—Miss Francis. Nancy Stepleton. Second Row (L. to R.)—Marilyn Calkins. Jean White. Doris Hamilton, Evelyn White, Esther Cummings, Jayne Pollard. This is the first year that Mercer has had a String Ensemble. It made its first appearance at the Senior Play, “Arsenic and Old Lace.” It is an outgrowth of the Orchestra, which was discontinued last fall. Miss Francis is quite enthusiastic about the String Ensmble, and has bought much new music for it. BAND Top Row (L. to R.)—Bill Frye, George Lukacs. Don Rudolph. John Cutler, Sue Emery, John Strosser, Don Weaver, Eugene Strosser, Herbert Foerster, Richard Crill, Tom Shaffer, Jean Dye. Second Row—William Milligan, Tom McClain. Ruth Heckathorn. Marion Guiler, Virginia Pyle, David Webster, Patty King, Ralph Sadis, Marianne Boyd. Frances Amon, Dwight Moose. Joanne Ellis. Third Row—Shirley Shannon. Jean Johnston. Nancy Stepleton. Pat Perschka, Jim Hamilton, Lee Barnum, Jack Barnes. Jim Redic, Paul Mortland, Richard Marshall, Carl Alexander. Fourth Row—Steward Crill, Ronald Wilson. Ricky Reznor, Paul Yeager, Patty Shaffer, Harriet McClain. Jo-Ann Woods. Bill McWhirter, George Grossi, Hollis Filson, Bill Mayne, Bill Paul, Joe Cutler. Fifth Row—Miss Frances, Donald Cutler, Charles Paul, Guy Cousins. Gerry Masters, Bob McKay, Bill Wertman, Alice Anderson, Alfreda Ramsey, Doris Hamilton, Ruth Tait. Sixth Row—Peggy Cusick, Patti Thomas, Mary Lou Smith. The band got under way this year with a new directress. Miss Helen Francis, the first woman director Mercer has ever had. The officers for the year were as follows: President .......................... Vice-President ..................... Secretary .......................... Sergeant-at-Arms ................... „ Treasurer .......................... Charles Ewing ..... Bill Frye Gerry Masters . Gene Strosser Jack Hamilton The hand presented a concert on January 17 and took part in another concert in May. Both were very successful. A lot of new music, including some popular numbers, were purchased this year. Many new additions were made this year. The trumpet section increased considerably as well as the clarinet and saxophone sections. The band was the largest it has been for some time, consisting of 60 members. Page Forty-Three ■ GIRLS CHORUS Miss Francis also directed the Girls’ Chorus of eighty-five members. It took part in school assemblies, in caroling and in the Baccalaureate Service. Top Bow (I., to It.)—Lois Chadderton. Helen D’Angio. Emma Poglitsch, Nancy Ste-pleton. Sue Emery. Dorothy Cousins. Lois Seaburn. Lucille Moon. Rosemary Jennings. Mary Lou Gill. Second Row (L. to R.)—Shirley Callahan. Alma Bartholomew. Evelyn White, Jean Shorts. Fat Ferschka, Harriet McClain. Esther Cummings. Beverly Gerrish. Betty Snyder. Third Row (I., to R.)—Mary Nelson. Jean Johnston. Donna Ringer. Joyce Kilner, Roseline Kurtanick. Margaret Black. Dorothy D’Angio. Ruth Houston. Bernice Ligo. Fourth Row (I., to R.)—Mary Lou Smith. Mary Lois Baker. Mary Anna Guiler, Charlene Feltenberger. Ruth Wylie. Virginia Lucas, Betty Millson. Patti Thomas. Fifth Row (I., to R.)—Nina Smith, Ruth Heckathorn. Helen Brocious. Margaret Lizzie. Helen Black. Betty Amon. Ruth Livemore. Sixth Row (1.. to R.)—Miss Francis. Betty Taylor, Shirley Shannon, Dorothy Bice, Marian Cutler. Alice Anderson. Julia Kirila. Doris Robinson. Page Forty-Four THE MERCER CROSS ROADS CHAPTER F. F. A. Top Row (I., to It.)—Robert Cousins. Janies Osborne. Howard Bagnall. Joe Lizzie, Bob Fox, Robert Stafford. Karl Kloos. Second How—Charles Jeans. Harry Unger. Charles Oakes. George Parker. Paul Struthers. Paul Mortland, Lamont Miller. Third How—Norman King. Robert Klingensmith, Kenneth Bauman, Harold Miller, Richard Struthers. Robert Coreya. Fourth How—Jake Hartman. Robert Miller. Bill Steingrabe. Earl Seland. John Woods, Paul Weinel. Front Row—Mr. McMinn, Gordon Miller, Clyde Snyder, Frank Zigo, Glenn Kloos, George Lukacs. The Future Farmers of America is an organization open only to those boys interested in farming who are taking vocational argiculture. The purpose of the organization is to promote leadership, fellowship, improved farm practices and co-operation between the boys and community. Through the past year the F. F. A. has accomplished new and better goals. Many and varied were the activities. The yearly Father and Son Banquet was held in April, 1944. The annual onion and seed campaign was conducted with great success during the spring. We attended the annual district spring roundup which was held at Slippery Rock. A few of our boys won ribbons. We also took part in a series of radio broadcasts with the neighboring chapters. A chap-garden was planted in the spring before school closed. The main purpose was to produce vegetables for the school cafeteria. Chapter livestock and dairy judging teams judged at Stoneboro Fair. They placed 2nd in “livestock” and 5th in dairy. We now have two State Farmers in our chapter. Clyde Snyder and Bill Hoag-land went to Harrisburg in January and brought back the much-coveted Keystone Degree in farming. Page Forty-Five HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Top Row (I,, to It.)—Regina Hogan. Louise Smith. Jane Coryea, Mary Worley, Margaret Mclllwain, Helen Williams, Dorothy Bice. Second Itow (L. to It.)—Naomi Buchanan, Charlene Peltenberger, Shirley Callahan, Helene Kirila. Marianne Boyd, Rebecca Graham. Third Itow (L. to It.)—Shirley Ramsey, Dolores Smith, Dorothy D’Angio, Letha Swingle, Betty Millison. Doris Robinson. June DeCarlo. Fourth Itow (L. to It.)—Twila Palmer, Mary Lou Gill. Margaret Lizzie. Helen Black, Hazel Foster. Fifth Itow (L. to It.)—Julia Kirila. Dorothy Weise, Shirley Neal. Betty Taylor, Margaret Laughrey. Thirty-five girls interested in Home Economics, organized the Home Economics Club, sponsored by Mrs. Laughrey. Meetings are held semi-monthly in the Home Economics Room. This year’s officers are Doris Robinson, President; Helen Black, Vice-President: Margie Evans, Secretary and Treasurer; Margaret Lizzie. Reporter. Each year the club attempts to be placed on the honor roll of the Home Economics Clubs in the State. To attain this goal a gift must be made to the department each year, an act of social service must be performed for the town, and some educational and social meeting must be held. To improve the state of our treasury we served luncheons for the teachers at Institute. The luncheons, while not as successful as we had hoped, did provide us enough to prepare a layette for the Red Cross, as our social service project. We set about to do our best to furnish some little newcomer with the proper attire. We were cheered by the fact that the little papoose would appreciate the warmth of his new clothes and would not be too critical of our work, if by chance, we made a few awkward stitches here and there. In hunting season, the F. F. A. boys suggested they would furnish the game if we would prepare the dinner for them. About members of both clubs enjoyed a hilarious evening as the Osborne Orchestra furnished music for a square dance following the dinner. Another social affair that was much enjoyed was the Valentine Party. Page Forty-Six STAMP AND BOND SALES COMMITTEE One of the most active committees in Mercer High School this year has been the War Bond and Stamp Committee. Gerry Masters and Jayne Pollard were the chairmen and they received the active support of the entire school. The committee was chosen in early October and since then a total of $12,720 has been sold in War Bonds and Stamps. During the month of December the school actively participated in two important drives. First, there was the nation-wide Sixth War Loan Drive. Second, the school sponsored a drive with a goal of $2,678. The entire student body helped and the goal was reached with lots to spare by the time for Christmas vacation. The money was used to buy a Radio for a Bomber and the school received the Special Equipment Citation. Page Forty-Seven 1. What a sweet little boy! G. “The Old Gray Mare.” 2. Boo !!!!!!! 7. Why its August! 3. MMmmmmmmm 8. Mamma’s little Genevieve. 4. That grin. 9. Hen party. 5. That’s Gerry! 10. Watch those pants. Evelyn 11. Glamour Boy Gerrish. Page Forty-Eight VARSITY Top How (L. to H.)—Jack Hamilton. Bill Frye, Jim Itedic, Jack Peters, Leymoine Barnum, Melvin Ryder, Mr. Hoffman. Second How (I,. to It.)—Charles Gerrish, David Noble, Paul Moon, Milo Ringer, Paul hong, Jerry Mongiello. Mercer High School’s Senior Varsity of 194 4 and 194 5 was composed principally of boys who had been on the Junior Varsity Squad the previous season. Although they were all good players, they lacked experience and training. Because of this handicap, we were prepared for a number of defeats in the season. We did, however, have one thing decidedly in our favor • this was the fact that all of these fellowrs had been under Coach Hoffman the year before, and consequently knew his system of basketball only. When the season started on December 12th, our Varsity consisted of the following: Bill Frye, Eddy Taylor, Jerry Mongiello, Paul Long, Dave Noble, Lee Barnum, Jack Peters, Bud Ryder. Jim Redic, Paul Moon, and Milo Ringer. Paul Long was the only letter-man on the team, and Jerry Mongiello and Eddy Taylor completed the number of veteran Varsity players. All the other fellow's on the team had been brought up from the Junior Varsity. This Varsity team, with all its difficulties, however, did come through with flying colors. These boys undoubtedly gave Mercer High School one of the most exciting basketball seasons it has ever had, and both they and Coach Hoffman are to be congratulated on the hard work and fine sportsmanship that was shown throughout the season. We leave them with our most sincere good wishes for the greatest possible success in the future in both basketball and in their new venture in football. Page Fifty JUNIOR VARSITY Top How (L. to It.)—Chuck Gerrish. Jim Boykon, Donald Weaver, James Osborne, Mr. Hoffman. Second How—Jack Hamilton. Walter Livermore. Eugene Strosser, Robert Fox, Paul Weinel, Richard Long, Robert McKay, Charles Black. Third How—Robert King, Victor Johnson. John Cutler. Robert Shaffer, Kenneth Bowman. Thomas Adams. This year Mercer’s J. V. had a complete twenty-game season scheduled. Our boys have given a good account of themselves under the able guidance of Coach L. O. Hoffman. These fellows have the fight and spirit that any good team needs to be a winner. The Junior Varsity is composed of four Juniors, five Sophomores, and seven Freshmen. For the first time in the past 10 years, we have boys who can shoot well. The one weakness of our club is foul shooting which we hope will be improved considerably next year. The attendance for practice has been exceptionally good. Next year we have every confidence that Coach Hoffman will have good material from which to form the Varsity. Page Fifty-One CHEERLEADERS I.rl't to (light—Mary Anna Gutter. Gordon Miller, Betty Amon, Pauline Miller. We Cheerleaders are Pauline Miller. Budd Miller, Mary Anna Guilder, and Betty Amon. Bud is the first boy cheerleader we’ve had for a long time. He’s doing fine, and we wish him lots of luck. Everybody has seen the cheerleaders participating at the basketball games if they are fans of our swell team. One thing we should like you to know is that when you cheer the cheerleaders as they go on the stage, we appreciate it. It is an inspiration to our spirit and it puts you in a better cheering mood. We’ve met all the cheerleaders of other schools with which we hav played, and they all treat us just as if we were one of their gang. Good sportsmanship, teamwork, and cooperation have been the finest traits of this year’s sports program, and we hope those following us will do as well, if not better, and so we leave “higher goals” as our challenge to you. We Cheerleaders wish to thank Mr. Krall and Coach Hoffman for their fine consideration in providing a means of transportation for us to our out-of-town games. Our final statement to make is that the cheering section of MHS for this season has been the best for quite some time. You. the fans, have given your fine support to our team, and you have our sincerest gratitude. Page Fifty-Two GIRLS’ SPORTS Athletics have a prominent place in the program of any school, and hold as much interest for the girls as for the boys. Since our class entered high school, many of the girls have participated in the sports planned for them. One hour and a half has been devoted to this subject each week. Besides the giving of pleasure and enjoyment, sports help to develop healthy and strong bodies. Learning the rules and (he way in which sports should be played one can understand and enjoy more, the games as others play them. Through the gym classes the girls have learned softball, volleyball, archery, badminton, and many other less familiar sports. To get a better picture of the accomplishments along these lines, we might outline the activities of the different years. FRESH MAX (1041-1042) As we started school we were instructed in athletics by Mr. McTaggart, but at mid-term Mr. McTaggart resigned and was succeeded by Mrs. Cusick. Under her instruction we practiced archery quite extensively and many of the students became experts with the bow and arrow. In the volleyball tournament the Senior Class (Class of ’42) won the championship, and later in the basketball contests our class and the Juniors held the championship together. SOPHOMORE: ( 1042-194: ) In the fall the students played a great deal of softball, but no tournament was arranged to determine which class was the best. The school purchased a badminton set and many students participated in this game. The basketball and volleyball tournaments were held and our class hit its stride and won both. In the spring a hiking club was organized, but soon was abandoned when the discovery was made that there were tired legs and aching feet along with the slim figures. .11 MOR: (I9i: -10l4) In the fall a basketball “shooting” contest was held to determine the best shots in each class. Tries at long shots, foul shots, and close-ups were given, and “much praise” to anyone who had a high score. The Juniors won the volleyball championship and barely won the basketball contest. They had stiff competition from the Freshmen hoopsters, led by Kertanich and Kilner. SENIOR: (1044-1045) In the fall, the usual sport of softball was pursued when weather would permit. The Seniors won the volleyball tournament and were closely followed by the Juniors. The basketball contest yet remains to be played, but there is sure to be keen competition. Now, if I may, I’ll get out the crystal ball and make some predictions: First! Next year will see the present Sophomore Class as a power in basketball, but closely followed by the small, but speedy, Freshman Class. Second! In volleyball I see the Freshman Class as rulers with King, Peters and Amons as the leaders. Now we must bid farewell to Mercer High and all it has meant to us—far more than we can ever tell. We shall always look back with pleasant thoughts of our teachers, of our classmates, of our studies, and of our social and sports activities. Page Fifty-Three CLASS PARTIES With vim. vigor and vitality, we planned our first big event of our Freshman year. It was to be the party of all parties and to give Mercer High a taste of real night life, so we called it “Club Torrid.9 Everything was carried out in that theme, including an orchestra for dancing by Johnny Bonfield. a bar which sold soft drinks and doughnuts, numerous games, and Hawaiian Leis for souvenirs. There was a grand opening at nine o’clock when the curtain, with “Club Torrid” in big letters, was pulled back and two girls entertained with a Hawaiian dance. To add spice to the evening’s entertainment we had a “cake walk.” The big three-layer cake was won by Mr. Wiese. All of our efforts were well rewarded. Each one of us took pride in saying that our first party was a tremendous success in every respect. Spurred on by our first year’s successful theme, we followed it through in our Sophomore year with “Swing Inn.’’ Since it was in the month of April, decorations were carried out in pastel shades with white and pink carnation as souvenirs. Due to the war and transportation restrictions, we were unable to obtain an orchestra, but music was very ably furnished by phonograph records. In our Junior year we chalked up another success with “Cactus Caberet.” Because of difficulties in securing an orchestra, we again used records for dancing. The decorations were our class colors, green and white. The souvenir committee made tan and brown yarn cowboys trimmed with large felt hats and red scarfs around their necks. Our Senior party was held near Halloween, so to befit the season we called it “Ghost Inn.” For decorations we had three skeletons hanging from the baskets (paper of course), and one from the center. In each corner there were corn shocks and pumpkins. For the first time we gave free refreshments. Each person kept half of his ticket and could receive a glass of cider and a doughnut at the refreshment counter. Souvenirs were Halloween horns of different sizes and shapes which added to the spirit of the evening. We had a bit of misfortune with this party. Music was to be furnished by a phonograph, but when it was time to dance defective wiring stopped the dancing. An electrician helped us out and by late evening dancing was resumed. Since there was only one hour of dancing time and since we wished to redeem ourselves in the sight of our patrons, we held a free dance two weeks later. It was well attended and we hope it made up for the first one. Page Fifty-Five Pet Name Pet Peeve Ambition JOAN ALBERTY............“Jo”.... BETTY AMON..............“Stinky”... ALICE ANDERSON..........“Andy”.. MARY LOIS BAKER.........“Butch”.... ALMA BARTHOLOMEW........“Alma”.. DAVID BARTON............“Duney”... ADALINE BEGGS...........“Beggsy”.. CAROLYN BOYD............“Carla”. KI TH BRENNEMAN.........“Ruth”.. ELLA BROWN..............“Ella”.. ELSIE BROWN.............“Brownie” LOIS CHADDERTON.........-. Chat”. LEE COTTON..............“Lee”... HELEN D’ANGIO...........“Kitty”.. MARGARET DAVIS..........“Ma Gee” JUNE De CARLO....... JEAN DYE........... JOANNA ELLIS....... ARLENE EDEBURN..... DONALD FELTENBERGER BILL FRYE.......... CHARLES GEORGE...........“Choog”.. CHARLES GERRISH..........“Chuck”.. G LENN GLUNT.............“G len n”. JACOB HARTMAN............“Jake”... BETTY LOU HODGE..........“Shrimp”... RUTH HOUSTON.............“Ruth”... JEAN JOHNSTON............“Jean”... MARY LOU KING............“Lou”.... ALFRED KRALL.............“Bear-Cat” PAUL LONG................“Paul”... “Pickles”.... “Jean”.... “Jo”.... “Arlene” “Don”... “Bill”.. People who say I look like my parents......................... Lectures............................Nurse Current topics in P.O.D. class......Stenographer Being told what to do...............Go to Hawaii Boys....,...........................Grade School Teacher Democrats...........................Physics Professor Being kept waiting..................Housewife Republicans.........................Drama Critic Chemistry...........................Nurse Chemistry...........................Writer Chemistry...........................Secretary Boys that smoke pipes...............Nurse Algebra.............................Dentist .Blushing...........................Waitress Spinach.............................Be able to sleep late in the morning Getting up in the morning...........Secretary .Bookkeeping........................ People who call me Jo Ann........Secretary Plays...............................Nurse Professional baseball player . People who whistle when I wear my Athletic Instructor yellow sweater.................. . Bookkeeping.......................Drummer .Lemon pie..........................Professional hobo ..Chevrolet cars....................Aviation Engineer ..Certain girls.....................Engineer .Cowboy shows.......................Secretary Secretary Secretary ,. Gossipping.......................Beautician ..People who call me “Al”..........Big business magnate ..People who call me “Curly”.......Enginter Page Fifty-Seven Pet Xante HELEN LUKACS.............“Hen’’. VIRGINIA MAE LUCAS.......“Ginny”... JEAN LOUISE MARSHALI.....“Queenie” GERALDINE MASTERS........“Gerry”.... GENEVIEVE McELRATH.......“Mac”.. RUTH McWHIRTER...........“Ruthie”.. IRENE McWILLIAMS.........“Rene”. MARGARET McWILLIAMS......“Peg”.. PAULINE MILLER...........“Ping”. ROBERT MILLER............“Bob”.. JERRY MONGIELLO..........“Boob”. BILL MOORS...............“Moose”... CHARLES OAKES............“Chuck”... AUGUST POGLITCH..........“Poggy”... JAYNE POLLARD............“Dutch”... ALFREDA RAMSEY...........“Fredie”.. BETTY RYDER..............“Red”.. JANET SEARS..............“Searsie”.. MARY SHOEMAKER...........“Mary”. DOROTHY SMITH............“Dottie”... CLYDE SNYDER.............“Pete”. ROBERT STAFFORD..........“Boh”.. TWILA STOKBLY ...........“Twl”.. JOHN STROSSER... MARY T.WLOR .... LOUISE THOMSON.. EAR LA VOGAN.... ELEANOR WATTS... MARTHA WHITE.... HELEN WINKLEVOSS ROS!•; ' AGO.... “Smokely”............. “Miml”................ “Wiese”............... “Mokey”............... “Eleanor”............. White”............... “Win kevoss’’......... “Rosie”.............. I Vt I Veve Ambition Little Brother......................Nurse That crazy “Hut Sut” song...........Get married People who tell me I look mad.......Travel People calling me “Red”.............Nurse To speak and not be spoken to.......Nurse Getting up in the morning...........Dross designer Nurse Nurse Giving special reports..............Athletic instructor Women...............................Doctor Women gossipping....................Nav.v-Tokyo English.............................Engineer Doctor Ravelings........................... Medical technician Younger sister......................Home Economist Giving reports......................Study music Talkativeness.......................College Chemistry...........................Telephone operator Speed tests......................... Book reports........................Farmer Farmer Someone asking, “Have you got Secretary any letters?’ ..................Engineer English Class.......................Telephone operator Pessimists..........................Run for Congress Move to California Show-offs...................;........ Photographer N u rse Bad referees........................Chemist Asking whose ring she is wearing....Secretary Beautician HUMOR The average magazine story these days starts off with half a dozen paragraphs draped around an illustratoin, and then jumps—like the quick brown fox—into the advertising section, where it trickles along between canned milk and floor wax. Dozing over a short story the other evening, while it cavorted deviously thru the advertising pages, we arrived at the following bizarre combination: The path wound in and out thru the meadow, not far distant .... from contented cows. On a fence-rail nearby a bobwhite perched and sang .... your druggist carries it. The summer day was ideal . . .. for sprains and stiff joints; the rays of the descending sun bathed the landscape .... fresh every hour. Halfway down the path they came to a shady nook .... recommended by a gen-eratoin of users. She was conscious of his manly form .... built of white pine, and reinforced at the corners. Her companion was. she thought to herself, a veritable prince .... one of the fifty-seven varieties. As for him, he could not take his adoring eyes off of her .... the world’s most perfect talking-machine. He felt an irrestible impulse to tell her how much he loved her . . . combining the purest ingredients. He longed to pour out his passion and . . . . sweeten it with Domino.He stroked her hair .... so different from ordinary macaroni, while she nestled close to his side ready to ... . refuse substitutes. “Dearest, he mummurmed at last .... looking like new. “Dearest, this is the moment I have longed for .... because of its pleasing flavor.” She did not answer at once. Her thoughts seemed far away .... at the nearest grocery. He took her hand in his and held her close .... allowing the skin to breathe. “Will you be mine?” he questioned in a tone .... recommended by boards of health everywhere. “You want me for your wife?” she asked, her voice .... low and comfortable. “Yes,” he nodded, swallowing hard beneath his collar, which . . . . hasn’t scratched yet. “Then before I accept,” she went on, “don’t you think you’d better .... ask the man who owns one ?” “If you mean your father,” the young man answered, “I’m sure he’ll give his consent. Just you name the day and I’ll .... keep contents hot for twenty-four hours.” He folded her in his arms, and his kisses were .... supplied direct from the factory. “Sweetheart, say that you’ll be mine,” he repeated. “Very well, dear,” she whispered. “I’ll .... try it for thirty days.” Whereupon he kissed her again and again .... showing many different styles and patterns. Page Fifty-Eight HUMOR The question on the board was, “What is a molecule?” Willies answer was: “A molecule is something so small that it cannot be seen thru a microbe.” --------☆--------- Simpkins considered himself a humorist. He sent a selection of his original jokes to the editor of a newspaper and confidently awaited a remittance. His excitement ran high when he received a letter, obviously from the news paper office. He opened it with feverish haste. There was no check, however, just a small note, as follows: “Dear sir—Your jokes received. Some we have seen before; some we have not seen yet.” --------☆--------- Teacher—“What is Boston noted for?” Johnny—“Boots and shoes.” Teacher—“Correct. And Chicago. Johnny—‘‘Shoots and booze.” A Scotchman wrote to his friends “Why don’t you write? You can fill your pen at the bank.” There once was a maiden of Siam, Who said to her lover, young Kiam, “If you kiss me, of course, You will have to use force, But God knows you’re stronger than I am.” ---------☆---------- WOT'S I smoke Camels every day But I can’t walk a mile. My teeth are brushed with Forhans An’ I’m afraid to smile. I’ve got some arches in me shoes But still me feet are flat. I tink de guy wot writes de ads Is talkin’ thru his hat. I switched me brand to Old Gold An’ den began to cough. I took me “tux” from Cedar Chest An’ had ta kill de moth. I kuench me thirst wid Clizquot An’ now I’m extra dry. I tink de guy wot writes de ads Would be afraid to die. DE USE I went upon a diet An’ gained a lot of weight Herpicide’s upon me dome. You ought to see me pate. I shot some Flytox all around An’ bred a million flies. I tink de guy wot writes de ads Just lies, un lies, un lies. I tink it’s cheap to sell yer name To give a shaving soap some fame, But every hero, young or old Is doin’ it for dem an’ sigh, 0 my!! I’d like a chance to testify. Page Fifty-Nine CARMEN POSSUM The nox was lit by lux of Luna And twas a nox most opportune To catch a possum or a coona; For nix was scattered o'er this mundus. A shallow nix. et non profundus. On sic a nox with canis unus, Two small hoys went out to hunt for coonus. The corpus of this bonus canis Was full as long as octo span is, Hut brevior legs had canis never Quani had hie dog; et bonus clever. Some used to say, in stultum jocum Quod a field was to small a locum For sic a dog to make a turnus Circum self from stem to sternus. Unus, canis. duo puer, Numquam braver, numquam truer, Quam hie trio nunciuam fuit. If there was. I never know it, This bonus dog had one bad habit, Amabat much to tree a rabbit. Amabat plus to chase a rattus, Amabat bene to tree a cattus. Hut on this nixy moonlight night This old canis did just right. ’unquam treed a starving rattus. Nunquam chased a starving cattus. Hut sucurrit on. intentus On the track and on the scentus, Till he trees a possum strongum In a hollow trunkum longum. Loud he bark in horrid bellum, Seemed on vehit pellum. Quikly ran the duo puer Mors of possum to secure. Quam venerit, one began To chop away like quisque man. Soon the axe went through the truiicum Soon he hit it al. 1 kerchunkum; Combat deepens, on ye braves! Canis, pueri et staves; As his powers non longius tarry, Possum potest, non pugnare. On the nix his corpus lieth. Down to hades spirit flieth. Joyfull puer, canis bonus. Think him dead as any stonus. Now they seek their pater’sdomo, Feeling proud as any homo, Knowing, certe, they will blossum Into heroes, when with possum They arrive, narr abunt story, Plenus blood et plenior glory. Pompey, David, Samson, Caesar. Cyrus. Hlack Hawk, Shalmanezer! Tell me where est now the gloria. Where the honors of victoria? Nunc a domum narrent story, Plenus sanguine, tragic story. Pater praiseth, likewise mater. Wonders greatly younger frater. Possum leave they on the mundus, Go themselves to sleep profundus, Somniunt possums slain in battle. Strong as ursae, large as cattle. When nox gives way to lux of morning, Albara terrain much adorning. Up they jump to see the varmen, Of which this is the carmen. Lo! possum est resurrectum! Ecce pueri dejectum, Ne relinquit track behind him. Et the pueri never find him. Cruel possum! bestia vilest, How the pueros thou beguilest! Pueri think non plus of Caesar, Go ad Orcum, Shalmanezer. Take your laurels, cum the honor, Since istia possum is a goner! Page Sixty Oh, bury him deep In some shady bower, He drives in the middle At ten miles per hour. Flowers please For Roscoe Blout; He didn’t know His lights were out. Here in peace Is Dodson Bliss. He told the cop You’ll here from this. Bow the head For Prentice Sweezy; He said, “This car Does eighty easy. --------☆--------- She—“I paid my fourth visit to the beauty parlor today.” He—“Strange you can't seem to get waited on, dear.” -------- --------- Beyond the Alps lies Italy and, lest we forget, behind the bill-board lies America. ----------☆---------- “As you work in the theater, you can give me a few free tickets.” “Yes, we will exchange. As you work in a bank, you can give me a few free bank notes.” ---------☆---------- BIBLICAL BASEBALL The devil was the first coacher—he coached Eve when she stole first; Adam stole second. When Isaac met Rebecca at the Well she was walking with a pitcher. Samson struck out when he beat the Philistines. Moses made his first run when he saw the Egyptians. Moses shut out the Egyptians at the Red Sea. Cain made a base hit when he killed Abel. Abraham made a sacrifice. The prodical son made a home run. David was a long distance thrower. ---------☆---------- Mrs. Corntassel, from the rural districts, stopped her husband at the city’s busy corner. “Hiram,” she expostulated, “the way you stare at the limbs of those shameless city hussies is something scandalous. One would think you’d never seen legs before.” “Well, Martha,” drawled Mr. Corntassel, “that’s just what I was beginning to think myelf.” ---------☆---------- “Mother, T’ve found an old dusty thing High on the shelf—just look!” “Why, that’s a Bible, Tommy dear, Be careful, that’s God’s book.” “God’s book,” the child exclaimed, “Then, Mother, before we lose it, We’d better send it back to God, For you know we never use it.” Page Sixty-One Sign on window of sporting goods store: WE SELL EVERYTHING A GOLFER USES EXCEPT PROFANITY AND IF YOU USE OUR GOODS YOU WON’T NEED THAT. --------A-------- A maiden who walked on the Corso Displayed overmuch of her torso A crowd soon collected But no one objected, And some were in favor of more so. ----------------- There was a young theologan named Fiddle Who refused to accept a deree He didn't mind being called Fiddle, But he didn’t like Fiddle D.D ----------------- A pessimist may have his faults, but his ideas about fishing are generally pretty accurate. ---------------- Frosh— Professor, I can’t go to class todav.’’ Prof—“Why ?” Frosh—“I don’t feel well.” Prof—“Where don’t you feel well ?” Frosh—“In class.” ------------------- A certain firm desiring to impress upon its employees the advantages of secrecy, had the following printed on its salary receipt forms: “Please understand your salary is your personal business, and shouldn’t be disclosed to anyone.” A recent addition to the staff, signing the receipt added: “ I promise I won’t mention it to anyone. I’m just as ashamed of it as you are.” ---------☆--------- A diplomat is a person who is appointed to avert situations that never would have arisen if there were no diplomats. ------------------- Did you finish High School cum laude?” “No, mirabile dictu.” -------☆------- Bigamy is having one too many wives. Monogamy, in certain cases, is the same thing. Page Sixty-Two AUTOGRAPHS Page Sixty-Three