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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1946 volume:

IN MEMORIAM SERGEANT ROBERT P. BESTWICK AND PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RONALD R. CRILL Cnite of Contents BOARD OF EDUCATION FACULTY SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN FEATURES Jl ercer Come on and cheer for old Mercer High, Waving her colors high in the sky. Fight team, fight with all your might. We're rooting for the blue and white. Onward to victory, onward we go Shouting a warning to all our foe. We will win you'll hear us cry For the glory of MERCER HIGH. PRINCIPAL HARVEY A. KRALL B. S. Albright College M. Ed. University of Pittsburgh « Page Six € „, SU U BOARD OF EDUCATION Left lo right—Theodore Craig, David R. Webster, Kenneth Redmond, Dr. D. E. Vogan, John A. Thorne, M. D. Weaver President Dr. D. E. Vogan Vice President Kenneth Redmond Secretary Theodore Craig Page Seven Mary Glenn History B. S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College Rowland E. Conner Science. Chemistry A. B. University of Alabama M. A. University of Pgh. Helen Francis Music B. M. Westminster College Eleanore Glunt French. English A. B. Grove City College Dorothea L. Urey English. Biology A. B. Grove City College Lucille Keil Civics. English A. B. Westminster College Margaret L. Laughrey Home Economics B. S. University of Minnesota Elizabeth Shear English A. B. Westminster College On Our OYaij James A. Patterson Mathematics A. B. Westminster College M. Ed. University of Pgh. Charles R. Wetzel Agriculture B. S. Penn State College Lorenzo O. Hoffman Physical Ed.. Health, Algebra B. S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College Martha Shaner Latin A. B. Grove City College Elizabeth L. Alberty R. N. Millard Fillmore Hospital Buffalo, N. Y. Thelma Hoovler Commercial Subjects B. S. Commerce Grove City College Helen Redic Secretary Grove City College Page Nine Remember Jim Boykan’s laugh Bob Brown's curly hair Don Christy’s size George M. Cook’s insurance Dick Crill’s big line John Cutler’s clarinet Herb Foerster’s gift of gab Bob Fox’s farming Choog George’s left hand Jack Hamilton’s flashlight Norman King’s tallness Glenn Kloos’ driving George Lukacs’ way with girls Gordon Miller’s cheerleading David Noble’s basketball shots Jimmy Osborne’s red hair Jack Peter’s white scarf Bub Ryder’s English ability Bob Shaffer’s trips to Youngstown Bill Steingrabe’s bass horn Harry Unger’s personality John Sponberger’s art ability Paul Yeager’s good humor Frank Zigo’s antics Charles Crow’s wolfish grin Page Ten yUercerites OYe emenwer k Nancy Amon’s art ability Dorothy Mae Armstrong’s interest in the library Ethel Mae Best’s bright hair Helen Black’s interest in Stoneboro Irene Bobanick’s love of basketball Dorothy Campbell’s quietness Dorothy Cousins’ work in Murphy’s Anna June Crawford’s poetry Nancy Crawford’s sales ability Esther Cummings’ violin Lorene Davis’ secretarial interest Louise Drake’s complexion Suzanne Emery’s antics Mary Ellen Flannery’s naval interest Beverly Gerrish’s trimness Mary Lou Gill’s English stories Velma Hause's tininess Betty King’s square dancing Julia Kirila’s size Shirley Knapp’s giggle Margaret Lizzie’s interest in Home Ec. Doreese Morneweck’s love of books Doris Robinson’s interest in N. Pitt. Lois Seaburn’s red hair Mary Lou Smith’s twirling Ida Mae Snyder’s clerking Nancy Stepleton’s interest in the Mer Hi Marian Strausser’s trips from J. C. Patti Thomas' bookkeeping Janet Thompson’s French Doris Mayne’s humor Marian Weinel’s smile Ruth Anne Wylie’s eyes Alyce Yeager’s black hair Betty Shafer’s gaiety Jean Buchanan’s love of Mercer High Page Eleven BUY BONDS J Composite ;£ller-;Ht 1945-46 BUY BONDS PROF SPEAKS For Such A Time As This Out of a brief past into a long eternity; youth climbs from its mother's lap. crawling, waddling, scampering into the future, we are at our first real commencement. Here life actually begins. Now we have traversed the innocence of childhood and attained unto the stature of manhood and womanhood. To look back is to see little; to look ahead is to anticipate everything. The backward look is reflected in memories dearer than life itself for in them are contained the idols of all that makes life worth while. The forward look embodies hopes and aspirations, that build themselves up in the future to great attainments, brilliant successes, fame and popularity so cherished and revered. This is a great day for all of you. No one was ever more fortunate. Through millions of ears, this world into which we ave been born has been prepared with wealth and beauty tor our use. The genius of the generations before us has filled the spaces with power and through the magic of the sunning of mankind controls even the atoms and molecules to do our will. We are favorites of a great providence in a most fortunate day. In the broad expanding future, we the favored children of good fortune, shall seek for an ambitious plan laid for us by God himself. Greater than any mountain, dearer in His sight than anv deposit of oil or ledge of gold, more precious than rubies or diamonds and more eternal than time itself is the immortal human soul. The sky can reflect the glory of God. we can appreciate His glory. The mountain can show the handiwork of God. but we can think the thoughts of God. The generations of men have come and gone in long procession; but the human soul abides in immortality. And now the search for this plan that God has for us is on. As we find it. we find life. In such a time as this, ’tis glorious to be young, to search beyond the wrecks of time for the pattern of a bliss sublime. BOOST IN MER-H1 SUBSCRIPTION LIST The Mer-Hi has reached its goal of 250 subscriptions. The following home rooms were 100% subscribed: Mrs. Glenn’s. Miss Urey's, and Mr. Patterson’s. It is felt that this is a great achievement and the Mer-Hi staff and reporters wish to thank the student body and alumni for their fine support. MER-HI JOINS N.S.P.A. Word has been received that the MER-HI has now been officially accepted as a member of the National Scholastic Press Association. This is the first time in the history of Mercer High School that this has been true. It is hoped that the future school papers of Mercer High will meet all the aims assumed by the staff of 1946. Appreciative Audience Sees Peg O' My Heart “Peg O' My Heart. a delightful comedy, was presented by the Senior Class on Thursday and Friday. November 15th and 16th to a large and appreciative audience. The play held the interest of the audience throughout. Marian Strausser played particularly well the part of Peg. the little woe-be-gone Irish girl, who makes life miserable for the snobby Chichester family. Nancy Stepleton. Mrs. Chichester. portrayed the part of a quite sophisticated English woman very well. An outstanding member of the cast was Herbert Foerester. who played the part of Alaric. the English son. Other members of the cast were Gordon Miller. John Cutler. Lorene Davis. David Noble. Shirley Knapp, and George Lukacs. who each played his part well. The two dogs added a realistic touch to the three-act comedy. ARCHIVE STAFF CHOSEN At a recent class meeting, the following people were elected to the “Archive’’ Staff: Dorothy Cousins. Editor; Shirly Knapp. Ass’t. Editor; Nancy Stepleton. Literary Editor; Nancy Amon. Art Editor; Jack Hamilton. Bus. Manager; David Noble. Sports Editor. Work has been started on this year's annual, and it promises to be one of the best ever published in the history of Mercer High School. SENIOR KICK-OFF BIG SUCCESS The annual Senior Party was held October 10. in the high school auditorium. This year’s party was entitled “Senior Kick-Off.” This event proved to be most successful due to good music, refreshment, which consisted of hotdogs and pop, and novel souvenirs. Unique entertainment was provided at intermission. MERCER HIGH BOYS GO TO HARRISBURG The F.F.A. now has two new State Farmers. Glenn Kloos and LaMont Miller. They left January 22 for Harrisburg, where the State F. F. A. convention was held. At the convention the boys were given the degree and State F.F.A. officers were elected. State project winners received project medals. HAVE YOU NOTICED? Have You Noticed: That the Mer-Hi hasn't missed an issue all year? How very active the Music Department has been this year? How the assembly programs have improved this year? How much greater the school spirit is this year? How successful the Junior Varsity has been this year? LOCAL VETERANS SPEAK AT ARMISTICE ASSEMBLY On November 12. an appropriate Armistice Day program was held in the auditorium of Mercer High School. The main speaker of the day was Col. R. C. Gregory who gave a very interesting address, telling of his Army experiences Four returned veterans of this war gave short impromptu talks stressing mainly the importance of education. They were: M Sgt. Larry Strosser and Cpl. Robert Gregory, Marines; Cpl. Paul B. Kilner. Infantry; and John Gregory, U.S.N.R. Also represented were members of the American Legion. Music for the program was provided by the Mercer High School Band. MUSIC MINIATURES PRESENTED On February 12. at 8:00. the Music Department of Mercer High School, under the direction of Miss Helen Francis, presented “Music Miniatures.” The program consisted of a group of selections by the Band, and a group consisting of solos, duets, trios, and ensembles. FOOTBALL PLAYS A BIG PART After a lapse of several years. Mercer High has again resumed football. The final scores of all the games are as follows: Erie Tech. 52-Mercer 0: Bessemer. 26-Mercer. 0: Mercer. 11-Emlen-ton. 6; Hickory. 28-Mercer. 6; Franklin 21-Mercer. 0; Mercer. 12 Emlenton. 6; Hickory. 24-Mercer. 2; Mercer. 6-Union. 6. SEMESTER TESTS ARE GIVEN JAN. 21-22 On January 21 and 22. students of Mercer High School were given their biennial semester tests. Exemptions were made upon an average of 90% or over. LETTERS TO MAGGIE POWER OF THE PRESS He calls me every night. And dates me every week; He lets me wear his pin. He dances cheek-to-cheek. But are we going steady? I only have these clues— I can’t believe it ’till It’s in the high school news! DECEIVED She sat on the bridge in the moonlight. And tickled his face with her toes; For she was a lovely mosquito. And the bridge was the bridge of his nose! LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD If Little Red Riding Hood lived today, The modern girl would scorn her. She only had to meet one wolf— Not one on every corner. He: “What would you do if I tried to kiss you?” She: “Yell for my father. He: “But I thought your father was out of town?’ She: That’s right, he is. One bright morning in the middle of the night. Two dead boys got up to fight. Back to back, they faced each other. Drew their swords and shot each other. A deaf policeman heard the noise— Got up and shot the two dead boys. THAT’S OUR BOY Little Willy, while in class. Poured some acid in a glass. Now our Willy’s doing fine; He’s another Frankenstein. They parted at the doorstep; She whispered with a sigh. “I'll be home tomorrow night. He answered. “So will I.” He: “Who made the first cotton gin? Young Thing: “Heavens! Are they making it from that, too?” Teacher: “Isn't Mother Nature wonderful to get a fluffy little chick out of an egg?” Tommy: I think it's wonderful how she gets them in! Father: “Why do you have dates with that girl? Son: “Because I want to. Father: (Suspiciously)— “Want to what?’ Page Twelve Cjoal Cfi JSast NANCY LOU AMON Nancy’s laugh is everywhere. She never seems to have a care; For a man. she’s set her heart. Her knack of drawing is quite an art. Girls’ Chorus 3 Mixed Chorus 4 Class Basketball 1-2 Class Volleyball 1-2 Home Economics Club 2-3 ■’Archive’’ Staff 4 “Tish Make-up Committee 3 Prom Decoration Committee 3 DOROTHY MAE ARMSTRONG Dot’s patient waiting never ends. On Mr. Conner, she depends to get to school; She arrives in time to eat her lunch. She doesn’t care—I’ve got a hunch. Class Volleyball 3 Librarian 3-4 Usher 3-4 ETHEL MAE BEST Good, better, best. Never let it rest: Till Ethel can ’’Cook” better. And her name isn’t “Best.” Transfer from Emlenton 4 Class Basketball 4 HELEN LUCILLE BLACK Helen is a luscious blonde. Of Jack we know she’s mighty fond; She comes to study hall, loaded down with books. Then, instead of studying, she just looks and looks. Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Class Basketball 2 Home Ec. Club Vice-Pres. 2-3 Class Secretary 3 Property Committee 3-4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Page Fourteen IRENE MAE BOBANICK Irene is punctual and hasn’t missed a day. Listens to everything the teachers have to say. In a crowd she’s shy and quiet. But among her friends she’s really a riot. JAMES FRANCIS BOYKAN Tall and blonde with a prominent nose. With a pretty, young redhead named Kilner he goes; When in a crowd, he makes the most noise. His friendly way makes him liked by most boys. ROBERT JOSEPH BROWN Fall is gone. Winter’s over. We’ve got a beautiful Spring and a handsome Casanova: That’s all to be said, because until he is dead. Bob will be joking and raising “Old Ned.” JEAN BUCHANAN Jean’s a brunette, tall and slender. Jazzy music sends her; In Chemistry class she has to recite. Of course, we all think that that’s all right. Class Basketball 2-3 Class Volleyball 2-3 Ticket-taker Sr. Play 4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 “Tish” Advertising Committee 3 Jr. Varsity 2-3 Varsity 4 Football 4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Class Volleyball 3 Decoration Committee 3-4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Camera Club 1-2 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Stage Crew 3 Mixed Chorus 2-3 County Chorus 3 Ticket Taker 4 DOROTHY EVELYN CAMPBELL Pleasant and friendly, a petit little girl. She doesn’t take interest in the social whirl; But when it comes to a nice quiet chat. You’ll find Dorothy standing by the “Welcome” mat. Property Committee 3 Souvenir Committee 2-4 Decoration Committee 1-3 DONALD JAMES CHRISTY Here is Don. handsome and tall. At parties you'll find him leaning on the wall. For two long years he's taken F.F.A. His interests are animals—not girls—so they say. GEORGE M. COOK For lively parties he is known. In arguments he can hold his own; At bribing teachers, he’s a whiz. Could get out of taking most any quiz. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1 Radio Broadcast 2 Football 4 Transfer from Grove City 3 Mixed Chorus 3-4 County Chorus 3 District Chorus 3-4 Stage Crew' 3 DOROTHY EVELYN COUSINS Before a quiz you'll hear Dorothy cry. I didn’t even read it; I’ll never get by;” But on her report card she makes straight As. She’s an active class member in a great many ways. Archive” Staff 4 Mer Hi” Staff 4 Mer Hi Reporter 2-3 Tish 3 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Girls’ Chorus 3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Class Secretary 1-4 Page Sixteen ANNA JUNE CRAWFORD Anna June is a trim friendly lass, A welcome addition to the Senior Class; With a boy named Walter she’s usually found. If you need any help, you’ll find her around. Band 1 Mixed Chorus 2 Librarian 1-4 Property Committee 4 Bond and Stamp Committee 4 Usher 3 NANCY MAY CRAWFORD Nancy’s the most studious girl that I've ever seen. Her memory and tongue are especially keen; She sells bonds and stamps to make hospitals sunny. On Tuesdays you’ll find her collecting the money. Mer Hi’’ Reporter 1-4 Class Basketball 2 Class Volleyball 1 Librarian 3-4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Bond and Stamp Committee 4 Souvenir Committee 2-3 Baccalaureate Chorus 1 RICHARD LEWIS CRILL When in class. Rich doesn't talk. He’s slow of speech and slower of walk; He gives most people the wrong impression. Because .with a girl, he has a gab session. Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Decoration Committee 4 Saxophone Trio 2 CHARLES BARCLAY CROW Shirley and Chuck make a beautiful pair. He's so dark and she’s so fair; But he can't seem to settle on just on?. So he compromises, he is friendly with everyone. Chorus 1-2-3 Junior Varsity 2 Football 4 Spring Roundup 1-2 Tish” 3 Class Basketball 3-4 Stage Crew 4 Music Committee 3 Page Seventeen CATHERINE ESTHER CUMMINGS Esther has a habit of collecting ticket stubs. She’s likable and friendly, no person she ever snubs; She likes to dance and once a week, to Milburn Grange she goes, Every time she gets a chance, she talks about her beaux. Girls’ Chorus 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 2 String Ensemble 3-4 Usher-Sr. Play 4 Baccalaureate Choir 1 Girls’ Ensemble 4 Advertising Committee 3 JOHN CARNES CUTLER Before the play he was shy and reserved. But after that his outlook swerved; In the band he plays a mean clarinet. He’ll be a big success. I’ll bet. Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 2 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Mid-Western Band 2-3-4 County Chorus 3 ’’Peg O’ My Heart” 4 Varsity 4 Junior Varsity 3 LORENE ELLEN DAVIS A chick little blonde lass, socially inclined. Where Jack is. there Lorene you will find; She has a neat way of dressing and scads of clothes. Big blue eyes and a cute turned-up nose. Mer Hi” Staff 4 “Tish” 3 ’’Peg O’ My Heart” 4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3 Class Basketball 1-2-3 Librarian 3-4 Souvenir Committee 2-3 Prom Program Committee 3 HELEN LOUISE DRAKE Pleasant as a summer breeze. Blonde and likeable is Louise; She is tall and rather slender. Likes the men of the opposite gender. Girls’ Chorus 4 Home Economics Club 2 “Mer Hi” Typist 4 Souvenir Committee 1 Refreshment Committee 2-3-4 Advertising Committee 3 Ticket Taker for Sr. Play 4 Page Eighteen SUZANNE EMERY In musical activities Sue’s on top. She plays the flute and sings a lot; She’s a member of the band and th? girls quartet. Oh yes, she wants me to mention— her intellect. Mer Hi” Staff 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2 Class Treasurer 4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Girls' Chorus 2-3-4 Camera Club 1 Librarian 1-4 MARY ELLEN FLANNERY Mary Ellen's complexion is rosy and bright. That’s because she doesn't go out at night; Her disposition is happy, pure and sweet. So we’ll chalk it up to getting enough Beauty Sleep.” Baccalaureate Choir 1 Class Volleyball 2-3 Make-up Committee 3 Mer Hi Reporter 4 Prom Program Committee 3 HERBERT ALVIN FOERSTER Herb is immaculate and particular. About his friends, his clothes and his hair: In the play, the cigarette made him sick. He keeps his eyes pealed for a real slick chick. Band 1-2-3-4-Orchestra 1-2 Mixed Chorus 3-4 County Chorus 3 Football 4 Tish 3 Peg O’ My Heart 4 Mer Hi Reporter 3-4 ROBERT WILLIS FOX Bob is Mercer’s favorite athlete. A great big farmer boy and oh. how sweet! A lot of girls are out to get him. The worst thing is; he just won’t let them. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Varsity Basketball 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Secretary F.F.A. 4 Treasurer F.F.A. 3 Junior Varsity 4 % Page Nineteen CHARLES C. GEORGE On the ivories Choog can beat. Out boogie woogie that’s hot and sweet; You will find, if you’ll please lend an ear. That jive send hepcats from far and near. BEVERLY JUNE GERRISH Beverly’s sweet and a lot of fun. She has a smile for everyone; Some people say that she likes pettin . We know different, we know it’s Patton! MARY LOU GILL Mary Lou’s hair is pretty and black. She’s definitely not the well known ‘sad sack;’’ She makes a mole hill out of a mountain. You’ll usually find her in Feeder's Fountain. Basketball 1-2-3 Volleyball 1-2-3 Home Ec. Club 1-2-3 Girls’ Chorus 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 JACK E. HAMILTON On his clarinet he plays sweet and low. You’ll find him if to Weavers you go; Jack changes girls about once a week. He’s especially fond of dancing cheek to cheek. ’’Tish’’ 3 Chorus 3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Archive” Staff 4 Class President 1 Mid-Western Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2 Mer Hi Staff 3 Class Vice President 2-4 Page Twenty VELMA ARLENE HAUSE Velma is so awfully shy, When speaking to you. she looks at the sky, A studious girl, an exceptional scholar. If you’re ever in trouble, on her give a holler. Baccalaureate Choir 1 Class Volleyball 2-3 Mer Hi Staff 4 Make-up Committee 4 Prom Committee 3 BETTY MARIE KING Betty is an attractive brunette. The happiest girl you ever have met; In her spare time she travels around. But usually ends up in (Unmention able) town. NORMAN ALFRED KING In Fredonia. Norman square dances, you see. There's an attraction there as cute as can be: Here’s a fellow who holds his head high. He has to. to see the world passing by. Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Librarian 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Girls’ Chorus 3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Secretary-Home Ec. Club 2 F.F.A. 2-3-4 F.F.A. Basketball Team 2-3-4 F.F.A. Broadcast 2 F.F.A. Reporter 3 JULIA LOUISE KIRILA Julia is so fragile and so tiny. Forever powdering, so her nose won't be shiny; She wants to look pretty and we know why— She loves a football hero from Fordson High. Camera Club 2 Home Economics Club 2-3 Girls’ Chorus 3-4 Mer Hi Reporter 4 Mer Hi Typist 4 GLENN CUSTER KLOOS Glenn intends to go to college. To learn about farming and increase his knowledge; Strong and husky from toiling in the land. At parties or plays, he's our right hand-man. Class Vice President 1 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Keystone Farmer 4 Chorus 4 Stage Crew 4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 President F.F.A. 4 SHIRLEY IRENE KNAPP Here is a chubby girl who is full of grace. Sparkling with energy, she brightens any place; On her bracelet she collects charms. Little bells tinkle when she moves her arms. Librarian 2-3-4 Tish 3 Peg o' My Heart 4 Archive Staff 4 Class Treasurer 2 Class Volleyball 1-2-3 Class Basketball 1-2-3 Choir 1 MARGARET ELEANOR LIZZIE Margaret likes a guy named Cotton! To her, he's gone but not forgotten; When in class, her voice isn't loud. But oh! just listen when she’s out in a crowd. Transfer From Union 1 Home Economics Club 2-3 Girls’ Chorus 3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Prom Refreshment Committee 3 Usher 3-4 GEORGE PORTER LUKACS George was the butler in “Peg O' My Heart.' He likes to study and he's terribly smart; His trombone playing is strictly mellow. Everyone thinks that he’s one swell fellow. Band 1-2-3-4 Camera Club 1 “Mer Hi” Reporter 1 Orchestra 2 Peg O’ My Heart 4 F.F.A. 2-3-4 Class Basketball 2-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Page Twenty-Two DORIS JEANNE MAYNE Here is a girl who laughs till she cries. For a boy named Hood she heaves many sighs; She works at Drennings after school. And always obeys the Golden Rule. •Tish 3 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 3 Home Ec. Club 2 Librarian 4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Souvenir Committee 4 Prom Refreshment Committee 3 GORDON REID MILLER In our drama. Budd played ■'Jerry.” Friendly, happy, cheerful and merry; President of the class, a lady killer. A popular fellow—that’s our Miller. Class President 2-3-4 Class Treasurer 1 ”Tish” 3 Peg O’ My Heart’’4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Cheerleader 3-4 F.F.A President 3 F.F.A. Vice President 4 DOREESE ANNE MORNEWECK Doreese is a quiet girl who comes from Hadley. Quiet, did I say? Why. she gabs on madly; Especially about a soldier, stationed in the South, Guess how we learned it—of course, by word of mouth. Home Ec. Club 1 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Girls’ Chorus 3-4 Band 3-4 Property Committee 3 Ticket Committee 2 DAVID EMERY NOBLE Dave works for Keystone after four. He collects women by the score; On the basketball team, he plays guard. Lessons for him don’t seem to be hard. Varsity 3-4 Junior Varsity 2 Football 4 Class Vice President 3 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Tish 3 Peg O’ My Heart 4 Archive” Staff 4 Page Twenty-Three JAMES PAUL OSBORNE His hair is brown with a reddish hue. He’s a basketball player, and a good one. too; In the social circle he’s no ’’Square.’’ For that feminine touch he has a flare. Varsity 4 Junior Varsity 3 Class Basketball 1-2 F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 F.F.A. Reporter 2 Stage Crew 3-4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 WILLIAM J. PETERS With eyes open and senses keen. That’s Jack playing basketball with his team; With Lorene. he is usually found. Finds joy giving teachers the Run-a-Round. Football 4 Varsity 3-4 Junior Varsity 2 Class Basketball 1 Class Volleyball 3 Prom Decoration Committee Ticket Committee 1 Decoration Committee 2-3-4 DORIS MAE ROBINSON Here is a girl, cute and beguiling. Always happy and always smiling; She took Home Ec. to learn to cook. So she could keep Alf Boyd on her hook. President-Home Ec. Club 3 Class Treasurer 3 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Usher 3-4 Girls’ Chorus 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Prom Refreshment Committee 3 MELVIN EUGENE RYDER We don’t know how Bub got his name. But we know we like it just the same; With Mary Nelson, he is seen; He’s an affective member of our basketball team. Varsity 3-4 Junior Varsity 2 Class Basketball 1 Football Student Manager 4 Mer Hi Reporter 4 Page Twenty-Four LOIS VIOLA SEABURN I Lois goes to a Square Dance. Every time she gets a chance; She has blue eyes and red hair, A McCartney lad she’d like to snare. Mixed Chorus 1-2-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4 Refreshment Committee 1 Ticket Committee 2-3 Make-up Committee 3 Ticket Committee for Play 4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 HARVEY ROBERT SHAFFER Bob is interested in sweet little lasses. Especially those from Freshmen classes; He enjoys a nice lively ’’Blackjack” game. Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Stage Crew 3-4 Game Committee 1 BETTY JANE SHAFER At school Betty has a lot of fun. Even though she doesn’t get much studying done; If you’re low in spirits ar d feeling blue. She'll tease and laugh till you laugh, too. Class Volleyball 3 Souvenir Committee 1 Refreshment Committee 2-3 Prom Refreshment Committee 3 MARY LOU SMITH Mary Lou is our Drum Majorette. The cutest leader our band has had yet; You’ll find her around Weaver’s talking to Donnie. She a strawberry blonde, and oh! how bonnie. Majorette 1-2-3-4 ’ Tish 3 Girls' Chorus 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3 Baccalaureate Choir 1-2-3 Class Volleyball 1-2-3 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Athletic Club 1 Page Twenty-Five IDA MAE SNYDER Transfer from Grove City 3 Class Basketball 3 ' Cinder is what we call Ida Mae. She’d take the Moon for the Earth any old day; She is one of our slick majorettes. From eating Wheaties, all that vim and vigor she gets. Class Volleyball 3 Majorette 4 JOHN H. SPONBERGER John is one of our football heroes. To social functions he never goes; He and Choog are boogie-woogie kings. On paper, he draws a great many things. Football 4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 District Chorus 4 WILLIAM HOWARD STEINGRABE Bill is known for his great booming laughs. And his habit of speaking aloud while in class; With jokes and tricks, the girls he annoys. He's just one of those real American boys. Mixed Chorus 1-2-3 Band 1-2-4 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Spring Roundup 1-2-3 Stage Crew 3-4 Refreshment Committee 1 Ticket Committee 2-3 Entertainment Committee 4 NANCY LOUISE STEPLETON Nancy is never too busy to stop and chat. Although she’s always involved in this or that; She takes part in everything, as a rule. And still has time to be smart in school. Archive Staff 4 Mer Hi Staff 2-3-4 Mer Hi Reporter 1 Band 2-3 Orchestra 1-2 Tish 3 Peg O' My Heart 4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Page Twenty-Six MARIAN ELIZABETH STRAUSSER In our class play - Peg O My Heart.” Marian played Peg.” the leading part: When studying she never knows when to quit. We don’t understand it—at least—not yet.” Librarian 4 “Peg O' My Heart 4 Tish” 3 Mer Hi Reporter 1-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2 Class Basketball 1-2 Prom Program Committee 3 Refreshment Committee 4 PATTI GRACE THOMAS Pat’s hair is red as it can get. It makes her a startling majorette: To Stoneboro town she sometimes goes. Just whom she sees there, nobody knows. Majorette 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Prom Program Committee 3 Refreshment Committee 1 Souvenir Committee 3-4 Property Committee 3-4 L JANET LEA THOMPSON Janet is short, likeable, and pretty. Has some attractions in Grove City: When she sees you. she always speaks and smiles. No wonder that all those boys she beguiles. Librarian 1-2-3-4 Property Committee 3 Secretary-Civics Club 1 Souvenir Committee 2 Refreshment Committee 3 Entertainment Committee 4 Ticket Taker 4 Prom Program Committee 3 HARRY M. UNGER Harry is a Future Farmer. If Nature fights back: he disarms her: He always smiles with a friendly Hello.” He’ll be successful, that we know. Class Basketball 1-2-3 Spring Roundup 1-2-3 Radio Broadcast 2 F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Stage Crew 4 ■ Page Twenty-Seven MARIAN ESTHER WEINEL Marian comes to school every day. And at four o’clock she goes away; She’s so quiet, we hardly know she’s there, She’s honest and always plays fair and square. Prom Refreshment Committee 3 Entertainment Committee 1-4 Decoration Committee 2 Refreshment Comm ttee 3 Vice President-Civics Club 1 RUTH ANNE WYLIE From Arizonia, Ruth Anne came, Twasn’t long till she had made her fame; Her blonde hair is always right in place. She’s sweet of manner and full of grace. Mixed Chorus 3-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-3-4 Girls’ Ensemble 3-4 Prom Refreshment Committee 3 Mer Hi Reporter 4 County Chorus 3-4 Make-Up Committee 4 War Bonds and Stamps Committee 4 ALYCE MARIE YEAGER Alyce is a vivacious brunette, For two whole years, she took Home Ec.; So. boys, take notice—she can coo's and sew; You’ll find she’s a good sport wherever she may go. Girls’ Chorus 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Class Basketball 1 PAUL GRAHAM YEAGER Paul is a little guy; short and funny; Although in class he is no dummy; He keeps a crowd in a constant roar. With his keen sense of humor, lie’s never a bore. Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Stage Crew 4 Prom Decoration Committee 3 Page Twenty-Eight Everyone likes him 'cause he's full of fun. He’s just a practical joker and there is no harm done. He is known as such all around town; Frank's official title is The Senior Class Clown.” FRANK R. ZICO Ticket Committee 4 Football 4 F.F.A. 1-2-34 THANKS FOR THE MEMORY Thanks for the memory Of High School days we knew. We’re sorry now they’re through. We’ve had some fun. We’ve worried some, And worked a little, too. We thank you so much! Thanks for the memory, We love old Mercer High, For her we’d gladly die. We’ve made some friends. And as school ends We hate to say “Good-bye.” How lovely it was! Many’s the frown we have casted At teachers, we know now, were true, Oh, well, it was swell while it lasted We did have fun; And no harm done. So, thanks for the memory Of parties, games, and plays And much-loved holidays, Of thought and worry And rush and hurry With which we filled our days. We thank you so much! Words by Anna June Crawford MOTTO “Soar not too high to fall; but, stoop to rise.” —Massinger CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold CLASS FLOWER Talisman Rose Page Twenty-Nine Glass uiutory As the last stroke of the big iron bell echoed ofT in the distance on the morning of September fourth, the Senior Class of ’46 came into being. Seeing a need of haste, we elected the following competent officers: President Gordon Miller Vice President Jack Hamilton Secretary Dorothy Cousins Treasurer Sue Emery To start the athletic activities of the school, the class responded enthusiastically to the call of the gridiron and brought to a sucessful close Mercer's first football season since 1937. In basketball, also, our class was well represented. Between the football and basketball seasons came the annual Senior Play entitled “Peg O’ My Heart.” Its .record speaks for itself and it passed by far the fondest expectations of the class. As our contribution to the social atmosphere of Mercer High School, we selected for our party the name “Senior Kick-Off” in honor of the football team. The successful party was unique in that hot dogs and pop were sold on a floor arranged like a football field. At the close of the football season, we presented the “Benefit Sweater Hop” to celebrate the occasion and to bolster the financial status of our organization. Our Junior year might well be considered our most successful social period, culminating in the Junior-Senior Prom. For this memorable time we elected the following officers: President Gordon Miller Vice President David Noble Secretary Helen Black Treasurer Doris Robinson The great snow of that year ushered in our first big event, the party “Snowball Square.” Having an ample treasury we decided to put emphasis on quality instead of money-making; and accordingly hired an orchestra, which helped us to produce a very successful party. One feature of the evening was combination round and square dancing, which appealed to all. Following the established custom of producing a play, we selected “Tish as our dramatic contribution of the year. Like our previous, as well as our Senior year, we sent three members to Mid-Western Band. It was during this time that County Chorus was innovated. In intra-mural class basketball, we had a successful year. May was important in that it was the last month of school and the date of the Prom, which passed our qualifications for a successful evening’s entertainment. Page Thirty Our Sophomore year was one of comparative inactivity. One of the highlights was. as everyone will remember, the defeat of the mighty Farrell basketball team, also the capture by our class of the Intra-Mural Class Basketball Championship. To carry us through this year we elected: President Gordon Miller i Vice President Jack Hamilton Secretary Jo Ann Workman Treasurer Shirley Knapp Mercer was first represented at Mid-Western Band by three fellow Sophomores. As our second attempt at night life, we gave the party, “Club 51,” which captured the feeling of being in a night club by the effective use of decorations. Our Freshman year will be remembered differently by each individual. For some it means the beginning of hard work and the struggle to graduate, while to others it means beginning in a new school and meeting new people. To help us through the trying times, we selected the following administration: President Jack Hamilton Vice President Glenn Kloos Secretary Dorothy Cousins Treasurer Gordon Miller “Holland Dar.celand” was the product of our combined endeavor to create a successful party and financially we achieved our aim. It was during this year that the future varsity of ’45 and ’46 got its first push. Thus ends our twelve year quest for knowledge and likewise this history. As we look forward to graduation, we begin to wish that we had done better when we had the chanee, but what is past is finished. On the whole, we do feel that the “Class of ’46” has made a place for itself in the history of Mercer High School. HERBERT FOERSTER RICHARD CRILL Page Thirty-Two Page Thirty-Three ODlhat QYe JSeft J ehinc) Tjs We, the graduating class of 1946, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this, our Last Will and Testament: To the Juniors we leave our dignity, self-reliance, and initiative. To the Sophomores we leave our spirit of friendliness and good will. To the Freshmen we leave our poise and worldliness, to be acquired gradually year by year. To the faculty we bequeath additional patience and understanding to aid in teaching the future students of Mercer High School. Also, we have the following individual bequests: Dorothy Mae Armstrong leaves her w'ork in the library to Patty Reeher. Esther Cummings leaves her fiddle to anyone who will take it. Jean Buchanan leaves her desk in the Senior room to Roselene Kurtanick. Janet Thompson and Lois Seaburn bequeath their friendly companionship to Joyce Kilner and Marion Guiler. Doreese Morneweck leaves her title of “bookworm” to Evelyn White. Patti Thomas leaves her influence with men to Rose Bartalone. Ethel Best leaves her ability to “cook” to the Home Ec. Girls. Helen Black leaves her grin and her chewing gum to Mary Anna Guiler. Irene Bobanick leaves her quiet nature to Joanne Brown. Richard Crill leaves the secret of his curls to Lauren Cousins. Lorene Davis leaves that unpredictable gleam in her eye to Mary Nelson. Paul Yeager donates his towering bit of manliness to Ted Shillito. George Cook leaves some advice to the Juniors. Quote. “French isn’t what you think it is.” Unquote. Marian Strausser leaves her studious ability to Bernice Ligo. Ruth Anne Wylie leaves her ability of flirting with her eyes to Donna Ringer. Margaret Lizzie and Nancy Amon leave their “good times” to the Freshmen. Nancy Stepleton leaves her place at the piano to anyone who can fill the vacancy. Ida Mae Snyder leaves her winning smile to Jean Shorts. Bob Brown and Bob Shaffer leave their love of nightly haunts to anyone wild enough to accept them. Jim Boykan leaves his hearty laugh to Bob McKay. Dorothy Cousins leaves to her Mer-Hi successor the love of delinquent reporters. Chuck Crow leaves his romantic past to Paul Moon. Mary Lou Smith, with much regret, leaves Doc to any underclass girl who can get him. Pretty sure of yourself, aren’t you, Mary Lou? Melvin Ryder and Jack Hamilton leave their ability in typing to the Junior boys. David Noble leaves his way with the girls to John Hawthorne. Jim Osborne, a great lover of chemistry, wanted to take his book with him, but Mr. Corner thought some intellectual Junior might want to use it. Shirley Knapp leaves her frequent trips through the halls the fifth period to anyone who can get away with it. Page Thirty-Four Doris Robinson, being a timid little “alf”, left without leaving anything! Jack Peters leaves his abilty to concentrate on one girl to his cousin, Muggs. George Lukacs bequeaths his scientific ability to Isabelle Smith. John Sponberger was so anxious to leave he forgot to bequeath anything. Frank Zigo is willing to leave his witty remarks to Don Rudolph. We pity the teachers. Bill Steingrabe leaves his manly voice to any weak freshman. Don Christy leaves his place on the football team to anyone who can attain the position. Nancy Crawford leaves her love of cows to Ruth Heckathorne. Louise Drake leaves her good conduct record for Pat Perschka to use. Sue Emery leaves a beaten path up and down the halls for the Juniors to finish wearing out. Mary Ellen Flannery leaves her romantic theories to Rosemary Jennings. Bob Fox leaves his tenor voice for Miss Francis to dispose of. Choog George leaves his “beat” to Barney. Betty King leaves her young brother, Bob. Won't somebody please watch over him? Norman King and Julia Kirila leave the memory of their magnitude to Homer Smith and Jane Perschka. Belty Shafer bequeaths her giggle to Francis Amon. Mary Lou Gill leaves her Senior Grammar book to any Junior who wants to be bothered carrying it around. Dorothy Campbell leaves her soft, low voice to Donna Cole. Glenn Kloos leaves his position as “craziest autoist” to anyone who is brave. Beverly Gerrish leaves her bashfulness to Esther Winklevoss. Herb Foerster wants everything he has, but he will leave part of his spirit of helpfulness to any underclassman with the appeal. Velma Hause leaves the memory of merrily tripping off to school down Route No. 62. Anna June Crawford leaves her sales ability to the Junior Class for their big year ahead. John Cutler leaves hi$ “licorice stick style” to the next first chair man. Harry Unger leaves his cute smile to Jack Stone. Marian Weinel leaves her shyness to Jean Snyder. Alice Yeager leaves her beautiful dark eyes to Patty Shaffer. Doris Mayne leaves her position at the theater to Freda Zahniser. Budd Miller leaves his place as cheerleader to any other boy who can do the job. In witness thereof, we do set our hand and seal this first day of January, anno domini, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six. Executor: H. A. Krall CLASS OF 1946 Witnesses: Lorene Davis Jack Hamilton Glass (Proph ropnecij Hello, everyone, this is station MPA, Mercer, bringing you the latest news, hot off the wires, of what’s happening around Mercer. Nancy Amon, world renowned artist, has just started on a trip around the world, hunting for the world’s most handsome man. whose picture she will paint. Margaret Lizzie will accompany this famous personage to help “hunt out” the man. David Noble, former professional football player, has just been offered a long-term contract with “Glitter-Film” movies. He declined, however, stating that he was afraid it would interfere with his medical career. Doctor Sue Emery has reported that the condition of her patient, Herbert Foerster, is improving. Doctor Emery removed the famous author’s gall bladder, replacing it with a cat’s tongue. This is Dr. Emery’s new theory which is too technical for me to explain at this time. On hand for the operation were Mary Lou Smith, Supervisor of Nurses in Mourner’s Hospital, and her assistant. Shirley Knapp. Jack Hamilton opened his new drug store last week after being chosen “Outstanding Pharmacist of the Year” by a board of well-known druggists. His first customer was Lorene Davis, who wanted Aspirin for her headache. Lorene, as you know, is private secretary to John Cutler, manager of Charles Crow’s thriving new steel plant. Budd Miller, Glenn Kloos, and Norman King have gone into partnership to open a sheep farm. While interviewing them, they told me that they are going to feed their sheep iron filings to produce steel wool. America’s foremost pianist, Nancy Stepleton, is appearing at Carnegie Hall tonight. Among the audience will be many notables; brilliant chemist, Jean Buchanan; beautiful million-heiress, Mary Ellen Flannery, escorted by the famous test pilot. Bob Shaffer; and the sensational Broadway actress from the stage show “Arizona,” Marian Strausser, escorted by her leading man, George Lukacs. The crime wave in Mercer has not been diminished in the least. When Six-gun Frye was captured last year by Uncle Sam, he passed his knowledge of the underworld on to the now dangerous criminal, Paul Yeager, better known as “Itchy” Yeager. “Itchv’s” latest crime was the hold-up of Richard Crill’s atomic power plant. Our new Police Chief, Harry Unger, with his deputies, Frank Zigo and Bob Fox, promise to do their best to capture this “character” before any more damage can be done. Patti Thomas’ dress shop, “Glamor Gowns, Inc.” is having a fashion show next week. Featured will be one of Miss Thomas’ own creations modeled by such famous debutantes as Helen Black, Velma Hause, Doris Robinson, and Betty King. Bob Brown and George Cook are opening their new club “Fantasia.” There will be an entertaining floor show with “Choog” George’s new band, featuring that famous singing threesome, Ida Mae. Lois, and Dorothy, and the famous crooner, Jim Boykan. Page Thirty-Six Next week there will be a beauty contest held at “Brandy Springs Deluxe Swimming Pool,” sponsored by James Osborne, manager of the “Hepsi Pola” bottling company. Main judge of the event will be Jack Peters, well-known beauty authority. Among the contestants will be that famous “Towers” model, Dorothy Cousins. Other judges will include Bill Steingrabe and Melvin Ryder. A late bulletin just cleared our wires. It says that Ethel Best just broke her thumb while playing a fast game of basketball. The outcome of last month’s contest for the most famous women in Mercer County has just been announced — here are the results. Dorothy Mae Armstrong and Beverly Gerrish, “Best Housewives;” Julia Kirila and Irene Bobanick, “Best Secretaries;” Nancy Crawford, “Most Successful Dairy Manager;” and Anna June Crawford, “Best Saleswoman.” Marian Weinel and Janet Thompson have moved West and have gone into partnership raising horses on a huge ranch, recently purchased by them. Doreese Morneweck’s new book, entitled “How To Enjoy Reading” has just been published. Our new, local beauty shop, “Yeager, Shafer Drake, Inc.,” is proving to be quite a success although several women have complained that their hair has a strange tendency to fall out after one of their “Treatments.” And that, folks, winds up another news cast, so this is your announcer Ruth Anne Wylie, signing off with the reminder to stay tuned to this station to hear that new program, “Problems of a Housewife,” starring Esther Cummings. cM.oies from ike CDictrij of a S etuor SEPTEMBER— 4— Registration Day. Scads of new Freshmen wandering through the halls. Can’t understand where they are all coming from! 5— Welcoming Assembly. 10—Freshmen initiation begun. Lipstick and clipped hair everywhere! OCTOBER- 11 -12—Short vacation due to Teacher’s Institute. Yippeee! 12—“Senior Kick-Off.” Best dance of the year. 26—First edition of the Mer-Hi came out. Everyone’s first glance was in the direction of the gossip column. 31—Hallowe’en. Just try to get some sleep. NOVEMBER— 5—K. P. took Anne out for the first time. She was thrilled to death. You know who it is! 15-16—“Peg O’ My Heart” was a decided success. Everyone says it was one of the best plays ever produced in M. H. S. 22-23—Thanksgiving Vacation. My, but that turkey was good. Can’t quite understand why I didn’t make it to school on the 26th. 26—Thought at first it was a fashion show today—underclassmen had their pictures taken for the “Archive.” DECEMBER— 3—The Juniors were going around looking sort of all-in after “Duffy’s Tavern.” Swell party, kids. 17—“Mer-Hi” came out. Very educational!!! 20—Beginning of Christmas vacation. Oh. wonderful day! Can sleep in every morning for the next two weeks. JANUARY— 4—Thus another year starts. Dropped and broke all my resolutions, but they didn’t get dirty when they hit the floor. The janitors certainly did a fine job. Dig! Dig! 22—Mercer-Hickory basketball game. Let’s forget it! FEBRUARY- 12—Band Concert. 19—Asked the “Office” if I could drop one of my subjects. Miss What’s-her-name and I just don’t agree. 22—Today is George’s birthday. I’m afraid that not enough people appreciate what George has done for us. -Eight MARCH— 4—A. M.’s skirt blew off in the high wind today. She was embarrassed as all heck! Do you blame her? 13—Had to pay a six-cent fine to the library. Can't seem to remember to take those books back on time. APRIL— 1—Spent all my time between classes and study halls hunting for a left-handed monkey wrench----------APRIL FOOL! 2-6—Carried my umbrella to school all week—April showers, you know. 17—K. P. had another date with Anna. You know, he’s beginning to like that girl. MAY— 7—Skipped school to go to Pittsburgh to get some new clothes for Commencement. 9—Spent two hours in Detention Hall. What's the difference? I got my clothes, didn’t I? Had a nice talk with the Prof., too! 10—Spring Concert. 17—Junior-Senior Prom. What a night! The steadies were dancing cheek to cheek. Did you see the gleam in K. P.’s eyes as he held Anna tenderly in his arms? 19—Baccalaureate Services. Our more serious moment arrived and we all listened intently to the stirring message of the guest speaker, Dr. Addison Leitch. 24—Commencement has at last arrived. Some with joy, others with tears walked sedately across the stage to receive their diplomas. Thus ended our high school career. Page Thirty-Nine Page Forty NAME inventory of FAVORITE SUBJECT ike Glass of ’46 PET PEEVE PET NAME Nancy Lou Amon English Getting up in morning ....“Nan” Dorothy Mae Armstrong Typing Getting up in morning ... “Dot” Ethel Mae Best Plane Geometry Going to school ....“Best” .. “Blackie” Helen Lucille Black Typing Being teased Irene Mae Bobanick ... Typing Reading poetry . “Renee” James Francis Boykan Mathematics Girls who get mad because of .. “Yokum” Robert Joseph Brown Mathematics training rules Getting up in morning “Brownie” Dorothy Evelyn Campbell English Traveling “Dot” Donald James Christy Voc. Ag. Substitute Teachers “Don” George M. Cook Algebra P. O. D. topics “Spud” Dorothy Evelyn Cousins Mathematics .... People Without a sense of humor ...“Dot” Anna June Crawford Typing “Most” boys “A J ” Nancy Mae Crawford Algebra Being taken for my sister “Crawford” Richard Lewis Crill .... Mathematics E’s on my report ... “Rich” Charles Barclay Crow Mathematics Bossy females ..“Chuck” Catherine Esther Cummings ... Mathematics Being called Catherine . “Cathy” John Carnes Cutler Chemistry Getting up in morning “Cutler” Lorene Ellen Davis English Grammar Being called “Blondie” “Rene” Helen Louise Drake Home Economics People who think you are still a child ... “Weezie” Suzanne Emery English Leaving Mercer High . ..“Sue” Mary Ellen Flannery English Grammar Blushing ... “Flannery” Herbert Alvin Foerster ...Chemistry Macbeth” “Herb” Robert Willis Fox Agriculture Building model airplanes ..“Bob” Charxes C. George World History Women ... “Choog” Beverly June Gerrish Typing Grammar ... “Bev” Mary Lou Gill P. O. D Doing dishes ... “Gillsie” Jack E. Hamilton Latin Girl gum-crackers “Jack” Velma Arlene Hause English Grammar Being called “House” .... V Uvlm ... “Hause” Betty Marie King ..Bookkeeping Getting up in morning ... “Bet” Norman Alfred King Algebra Having rumpled hair “Shorty” invent orij Julia Louise Kirila ... .. Glenn Custer Kloos Shirley Irene Knapp Margaret Eleanor Lizzie George Porter Lukacs Doris Jeanne Mayne Gordon Reid Miller Doreese Anne Morneweck David Emery Noble James Paul Osborne William J. Peters Grammar .... Plane Geometry English Grammar English 1 .... Mathematics Typing English Home Economics Mathematics History Mathematics... Doris Mae Robinson Melvin Eugene Ryder Lois Viola Seaburn Harvey Robert Shaffer Betty Jane Shafer .... Mary Lou Smith Ida Mae Snyder John H. Sponberger William Howard Steingrabe Nancy Louise Stepleton Marian Elizabeth Strausser Patti Grace Thomas Janet Lea Thompson Harry M. Unger Marian Esther Weinel Ruth Anne Wylie Alyce Marie Yeager Paul Graham Yeager Frdnk R. Zigo Jean Buchanan Typing History P. O. D. .. ... Mathematics Typing ... Home Economics... .... Mathematics English Grammar Mathematics .. Vergil French Home Economics .... French Typing Bookkeeping English English Algebra ... Plane Geometry.... English of the Glass of ’46 ...Being called “Shorty”....................“Judy” ...Getting up in morning....................“Kloosie” ...Stubborn people..........................“Knappy” ... People who gossip ......................“Peg” Home work “Lukie” .... Getting to school on time............ “Suzie” ...Teachers who prohibit gum chewing .......“Budd” . People chewing gum ......................“Doreese” ... Being sent to detention hall............“Husky” ... Stubborn women .........................“Ossie” Keeping training rules when some-....... thing else looks more exciting “Jackson” ...Certain boys .............................“Trigger” ....Being called “Bud” .....................“Bub” ...Being called “Red”.......................“Loie” ....Gabby girls ............................“Bob” ...Being called “Shorty” ...................“Pinky” ....Being called “Red”......................“Smitty” . ..Being called “Idy”......................“Cindy” Giggling Girls Pete” Shaving “Bill” ... Soaked Pie .............................“Step” ... Impudent Freshmen .... .................“Strausser” ....Being called “Red”......................“Patty” ... Going to bed early .....................“Jan” .. P. O. D. reports.........................“Harry” ...Lazy people .............................“Tom” .. People who call me “Ruthless” “Blondie” .. Being taken for my sister................“Yeager” ....People who say I have not grown ........“Shorty” . Being called Delbert” ...................“Pete” .. Making fun of people who can’t talk well ...“Jean” OYe JSiked Mercer 3tujh O'or Many Reasons Nancy Amon Mr. Patterson’s jokes Dorothy Mae Armstrong Basketball season Ethel Best Helen Black Irene Bobanick Jim Boykan Bob Brown Crowded halls Activities Mr. Patterson’s jokes Easy to make friends The way it is constructed Dorothy Campbell Basketball games Don Christy The Agriculture Room Dorothy Cousins The kids George Cook The girls Anna June Crawford The young teachers Nancy Crawford Richard Crill Charles Crow Esther Cummings John Cutler Lorene Davis Louise Drake Fun in study halls Chemistry lab Faculty Chorus Music Room Taking Math from Jim Basketball season Suzanne Emery Everything and everyone Mary Ellen Flannery Activities Herbert Foerster Robert Fox Charles George Beverly Gerrish Mary Lou Gill Jack Hamilton Velma Hause Betty King Norman King Music Room Agriculture Room Faculty High School Band The kids Bull session in the Music Room Extra-curricular activities Activities Ag. Class Julia Kirila Mer-Hi Glenn Kloos Mr. Patterson’s room Shirley Knapp Fireside chats in Room 205 Margaret Lizzie Music Department George Lukacs Senior Class of ’46 Doris Mayne Activities Gordon Miller Mercer High—no “most” to it Doreese Morneweck Variety of temperature in winter David Noble Basketball Jimmy Osborne Young teachers Jack Peters Front doors Doris Robinson Activities Melvin Ryder Its location Lois Seaburn Basketball seasons Harvey Shaffer Nice girls Betty Shafer Band Mary Lou Smith 5th period study hall Ida Mae Snyder Students’ friendliness John Sponberger The girls William Steingrabe High School Library Marian Strausser Gossip circles in study halls Nancy Stepleton The hustle and bustle Patti Thomas Mr. Conner’s saying “So much for that” Janet Thompson Library Harry Unger Cute girls Marian Weinel Basketball games Ruth Anne Wylie Swell classmates Alyce Yeager Basketball season Paul Yeager The Cafeteria’s good food Frank Zigo Dismissal on the last day Page Forty-Two assmen First row. left to right Carl Alexander Lois Bagnall Leymoine Barnum Rose Bartalone Kenneth Bauman Joseph Bochy Phyllis Chadderton Donna Cole Second Row— Mary E. Coryea Lauren Cousins Marion Guiler Mary Anna Guiler John Hawthorne Ruth Heckathorne Rosemary Jennings Joyce Kilner Third Row— Roselene Kurtanick Albert Lengel Richard Lukacs Bernice Ligo Harriet McClain Margaret Mcllwain Robert McKay LaMont Miller Fourth Row— Paul Moon Donald Moose Charles Nichols Nancy Palmer George Parker Patricia Perschka Alice Rabold Donald Rudolph Fifth Row-Earl Sealand Jean Shorts Homer Smith Louise Smith Ralph Steen Jack Stone Eugene Strosser Paul Struthers Sixth Row— Betty Taylor Sidney Vanderveen Evelyn While Esther Winklevoss Page Forty-Four After eight long years of struggle and hardships, we finally achieved our goal—at last we were Freshmen. We realized our doom as underclassmen after being thoroughly initiated by the Sophomore Class. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: The most important event of our Freshman year was the planning and carrying out of our first party, “May Festival,” which brought to a successful close our first year of high school. We entered our Sophomore year with greater confidence in ourselves than we had our previous year. Our first important class meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers. Eugene Strosser was re-elected to the office of President and Earl Rucker was re-elected as Treasurer. The two remaining offices were filled by Homer Smith, Vice President, and Alice Rabold, Secretary. At this same meeting, we decided not to order our rings until our Junior year. In February we began to make plans for our class party. After much hard work, our party, called “Bunny Hop,” was held on March 16th. Again another well-earned vacation period had arrived and all of our classmates were willing to make use of it. On September 4th we entered our Junior year with a feeling of greater pride and importance. Having many things to accomplish, we immediately chose our class officers. They were: John Hawthorne, President; Homer Smith, Vice President; Alice Rabold, Secretary; Jack Stone, Treasurer. Having voted to order our rings this year, the class decided to let the president appoint a ring committee. Those appointed were Leymoine Barnum, Marion Guiler, Joyce Kilner, Frank Pontera, and Eugene Strosser. When Mercer resumed football, our class sold hot dogs at the home games to earn money. Once again it was time for our class to begin plans for our party. Looking for something new we decided to call it “Duffy’s Tavern.” Our dance was held on November 30th with great success. Next we turned our attention to the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The Legion Home was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and both Juniors and Seniors had a wonderful time. This event brought to an end a very successful year. President Vice President Eugene Strosser John Hawthorne Secretary Treasurer Donna Ringer Earl Rucker JOYCE KILNER MARION GUILER Sovli opnomores Firs! row. left to right Mary Flickinger Frances Amon James Bain Hazel Foster Philip Baker Third Row— Jack Barnes Rebecca Graham Charles Black Regina Hogan Marianne Boyd Clair Houston Helen Brocious Esther Kelso Joanne Brown James Kemp Naomi Buchanan Betty Ann King Robert Klingensmith Second Row— Carl Kloos Shirley Callahan Ralph Campbell Walter Livermore Jane Coryea Fourth Row— Mildred Cummings Richard Long Marian Cutler Richard Marshall Michael Fabian Harold Miller Robert Fahrner Walter Miller Luceille Moon Paul Sealand Shirley Neal Mary J. Semple Mary Nelson Thomas Shaffer Donna Ringer Shirley Shannon Donald Pearson Isobel Smith Dolores Smith Fifth Row- Nina Smith Jane Perschka Bettv Lou Peters Betty J. Snyder William Pizor Seventh Row— Emma Poglitsch Jean Snyder Norris Pyle Richard Struthers Virginia Pyle Ruth Tail James Redic Donald Weaver Twila Palmer Paul Weinel Milo Ringer Helen Williams Dorothy M. Weis Sixth Row— Ralph Sattes Scott Winder Page Forty-Six Sophomore Glass 3 tistonj Taking those eighth grade diplomas home the last day of school was never like this. We came up the stairs with a smile on our faces, our hearts going 50 miles per hour and a kind of sick feeling in the pit of our stomachs. We were surprised at how normal the “upper classmen” looked. (According to our dreams, they were monsters). Our class held its first meeting October 25, 1944, under the guidance of Mr. Conner, Mrs. Keil, and Mrs. Hoovler. We elected the following people to offices: President—Donald Weaver, Vice President—Thomas Shaffer, Secretary—Betty Ann King, Treasurer—Shirley Neal. We were eager to plan for our class party, “Jive Junction,” which was held most successfully on May 4. 1944. Our last day of school was very cold, but some of our warmblooded classmates ventured as far as Conneaut Lake Park. On the whole, we feel that our accomplishments for this year were unlimited. Marianne Boyd Betty Ann King men First Row -Charles Amos Samuel Anderson Erla Bauman Robert Brautigan John Brest Roy Brown Robert Burdett Marilyn Calkins Lilly Ann Christy Lee Cole William Crawford Second Row— Guy Cousins Peggy Cusick Donald Cutler Bernice Davis Ted Davis Dorothy D'Angio Melvin Dennison Maxine Ellis James Emery Eleanor Everhart Ruth Ann Fahrncr Third Row— Ted Fahrner James Flannery Gerald Gibson Louise Gill Howard Grundy Wallace Guy Eima Mae Guiler Fourth Row— Margaret Horner Nancy Javens Shirley Huey Mary E. Kelso Martha King Patricia King Robert King Tom Kirby Vada Kite James Knapp Helen Kiri’a Doris Hamilton Betty Hancock Betty Hennecan Harry Hodge Page Forty-Eight Firsl Row-Bill Ligo Joe Lizzie David Lukacs Tommy McClain Marilyn McConnell Cornelia McEwen William Milligan Charlene Moore Raymond Moore Dwight Moose Danny Neal Second Row— Robert Paddock Donald Parker Maurice Peters Charles Pyle Shirley Ramsey Patricia Reeher Eleanor Rodawalt Ellen Rohrbach John Royle Richard Saties Shirley Sealand Third Row— Patty Shaffer Ted Shillito Shirley Smith Harry Spindler Martha Steen Martha Stowe Mary Stowe Marian Swartz Doris Thompson Billy Thompson Royce Waha Fourth Row— Thomas Weaver David Webster Amanda White Jean White Donald Winklevoss James Woods George Wright Patsy Yeager Freda Zahniser Shirley Zahniser FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY We received our eighth grade diplomas in a class consisting of 45 pupils. Upon entering the halls of Mercer High in September of 1945 we found that 55 other students had joined us. In order to give us an opportunity to become better acquainted, the organization meeting of our class was not held until late October. Under the supervison of our faculty advisor, Mr. Conner, we elected the following officers to carry us through our Freshman year in High School. President Howard Grundy Vice President Guy Cousins Secretary Patricia King Treasurer Patty Shaffer Members of our class are well represented in school activities which include football, basketball, and band. Early in May we held our class party which was a complete success. As our Freshman year drew to a close we left Mercer High School hoping and feeling that the next three years of our school career would be as beneficial and exciting as our first year was. PEGGY CUSICK Ofrcfitve Staff Silling, left lo right—Dorothy Cousins, Nancy Stepleton, Nancy Amon, Shirley Knapp. Standing—David Noble, Jack Hamilton Editor ........................................ Dorothy Cousins Associate Editor Shirley Knapp Literary Editor Nancy Stepleton Business Manager Jack Hamilton Sports Editor .............................................. David Noble Art Editor Nancy Amon Page Fifty Mer-3 tl Staff Silting, left to right—Dorothy Cousins, Lorene Davis, Shirley Knapp, Velma Hause, Nancy Stepleton. Standing, left to right—John Hawthorne, Sue Emery Editor Co-Editor Circulation Manager Feature Editor Copy Editor Exchange Editor Business Manager Dorothy Cousins Nancy Stepleton John Hawthorne Shirley Knapp Velma Hause Lorene Davis Sue Emery Page Fifty-One First row, sitting, 1 e'A to right—Mary Lou Smith, Lorene Davis, Nancy Stepleton, Dorothy Cousins, Shirley Knapp, Doris Mayne. Second row—Marian Strausser, Charles Crow, David Noble, Herbert Foerster, Jack Hamilton, Budd Miller. “TISir PLAY CAST On April 12 and 13, 1945, our class presented “Tish,” a three-act comedy by Alice Chadwicke, based upon Mary Roberts Rhinehart’s famous book of the same name. Under the skillful direction of Mrs. Wm. Wiese, “Tish” was said to be one of the most delightful comedies ever produced in Mercer High School. Letitia Carberry Aggie Lizzie Ellen Leighton Charita Luther Hopkins Callie Hopkins Charlie Sands Bettina Trent Wesley Andrews Sheriff Lem Pike Denby Grimes Dorice Gaylord Margaret Ann Black Nancy Stepleton Shirley Knapp Lorene Davis Doris Mayne David Noble Mary Lou Smith Jack Hamilton Marian Strausser Herbert Foerster Gordon Miller Charles Crow Dorothy Cousins Page Fifty-Two Sitting, left to right—Shirley Knapp, Marian Strausser, Herbert Foerster, Nancy Stepleton, Lorene Davis. Standing, left to right—David Noble, Miss Shaner, John Cutler, (not pictured—Budd Miller, George Lukacs). “PEG O IY HEART” PLAY CAST (In Order of Their Appearance) Mrs. Chichester Alaric Chichester Ethel Chichester Montgomery Hawkes Christian Brent Jarvis Bennett Jerry Peg Nancy Stepleton Herbert Foerster Lorene Davis David Noble John Cutler George Lukacs Shirley Knapp Gordon Miller Marian Strausser November 15 and 16, 1945, were the dates when ‘‘Peg O’ My Heart” was presented by our class. This play, written by J. Hartley Manners and directed by Miss Martha Shaner, was a decided success. Under the fine supervision of Miss Shaner, the cast performed their parts in a manner which was most pleasing to the audience. Mixed Chorus First row, left to right—Patti Thomas, Mary Nelson. Betty Taylor, Shirley Neal, Dorothy Mae Weis, Ruth Heckathorne, Bernice Ligo, Doreese Morneweck, Roseline Kurtanick. Evelyn White, Ruth Tait. Second row—Betty Ann King, Margaret Lizzie, Shirley Shannon, Mary Lou Gill, Marion Guiler, Mary Ellen Coryea, Mildred Cummings, Marian Cutler, Helen Black. Harriet McClain. Third row—Rebecca Graham, Mary Anna Guiler, Donna Ringer, Betty Lou Peters, Betty Jane Snyder, Betty King, Doris Robinson, Nina Smith, Pat Perschka, Jean Shorts. Fourth row—Mary Jane Semple, Rosemary Jennings, Joyce Kilner. Alyce Yeager, Dorothy Cousins, Nancy Stepleton, Joanne Brown, Ruth Anne Wylie, Esther Kelso, Lois Seaburn. Fifth row—Esther Cummings, Harry Unger, Jim Kemp, Bob Klingensmith, Paul Mortland, George Lukacs, Richard Hanahan, Gordon Miller, Regina Hogan. Sixth row—Sue Emery, Jack Stone, Jack Hamilton. Bill Steingrabe. John Cutler Herbert Foerster, Dick Lukacs, LaMont Miller, George Cook. Seventh row—William Henderson, Bob Fox. Charles Nichols, Dave Noble, James Boykan, Frank Zigo, Sidney Vanderveen, John Sponberger, Eugene Strosser. Page Fifty-Four First row, left to right—Betty Ann King, Patti Thomas, Betty Taylor, Roselene Kurtanick .Shirley Neal, Dorothy Mae Weis, Helen Black, Mary Nelson, Julia Kirila. Second row—Bernice Ligo, Shirley Shannon, Rosemary Jennings, Nina Smith, Rebecca Graham, Mildred Cummings. Evelyn White, Harriet McClain, Marian Cutler Third row—Mary Jane Semple, Mary Anna Guiler, Donna Ringer, Pat Perschka, Jean Shorts, Betty Lou Peters, Betty Jane Snyder, Marion Guiler, Ruth Heckathorne, Doreese Morneweck. Fourth row—Margaret Lizzie, Alyce Yeager, Louise Drake, Esther Kelso, Mary Ellen Coryea, Mary Lou Gill, Joyce Kilner, Betty King, Ruth Tait. Fifth row—Shirley Callahan, Ruth Anne Wylie, Nancy Stepleton, Regina Hogan, Lois Seaburn, Esther Cummings, Joanne Brown, Sue Emery, Dorothy Cousins, Doris Robinson. Page Fifty-Five Mer-3ii 35an() First row, left to right—Maxine Ellis, Patti Thomas, Mary Lou Smith, Betty Ann King, Ida Mae Snyder, and Miss Helen Francis. Second row—Dick King, Wayne Buchanan. Patty Shaffer, Stewart Crill, Ricky Reznor, John Robinson, Billy Paul, and Joan Woods. Third row—Joe Cutler. Hollis Ringer. Dick Strosser, Paul Yeager. Bernice Ligo, Melvin Dennison, Shirley Sealand, Marian Cutler, Chuck Paul. Fourth row—Billy McWhirter, Ruth Tait, Joan Newton. Inez Jennings, Don Cutler, Doreese Morneweck, Harriet McClain, Ruth Heckathorne. Fifth row—Patty King, Marion Guiler, Tommy McClain, George Lukacs, Bill Milligan, Richard Sattes, Dwight Moose, Judy Spicer, Doris Hamilton. Sixth row—Pat Perschka. Bob McKay, Jim Redic, Don Rudolph, Jack Hamilton, Jack Barnes, Guy Cousins. Sue Emery. Page Fifty-Six Seventh row—Bill Steingrabe, Gene Strosser, Herb Foerster, Howard Grundy, Don Weaver, Tom Shaffer. Rich Crill, John Cutler, Paul Mortland. 3onJ and Stamp Sales Committee Left to right—Nancy Crawford, Ruth Anne Wylie, Anna June Crawford. The war is over but the sale of bonds and stamps continues. However, there is a difference this year. Now, the students are preparing for their future and at the same time financing the homecoming of war veterans, the construction of hospitals, complete with equipment, the education and opportunities offered to the veterans under the G. I. Bill of Rights, and the biggest problem of all—the maintenance of our armies of occupation. We began our campaign a little late this year but we made up for lost time. In seven weeks we had a total of $810.00. It is felt that Mercer High has really proved itself to be a worthy high school by its excellent participation in this patriotic enterprise. Page Fifty-Seven First row. left to right—Mr. Wetzel, Carl Kloos, Glenn Kloos, George Lukacs, ;Bob Fox, Jimmy Osborne, Budd Miller, Earl Sealand. Second row—Raymond Moore, Tom Weaver, Tom Kirby. Donald Parker, Bill Thompson. Donald Pearson, Paul Weinel, Harold Miller, Norman King. Third row—Norris Pyle. Richard Struthers. Bill Pizor, Scott Winder, Walter Miller, Roy Brown. Fourth row—Harry Unger, Bob King. Bill Steingrabe, Kenneth Bauman. George Parker. George Wright, Paul Struthers, Donald Winklevoss. Fifth row—James Woods. Paul Sealand. Joe Lizzie. Frank Zigo, Donald Moose, Albert Lengel, LaMont Miller. The Future Farmers of America is an organization in Mercer High School open to those boys who have a keen interest in farming. The F. F. A. s purpose is to promote leadership, fellowship, improve farm practices and co-operation between the boys and the community in which they live. This year the organization has indeed been very active under the supervision of Mr. Wetzel. Again this year two boys received the degree of State Farmer. On the whole it is felt that the F. F. A. has been a great addition to Mercer High School. Page Fifty-Eight Jtome £ conotmcs First row. sitting left to right—Patty Shaffer, Doris Hamilton, Mary Nelson, Shirley Sealand, Betty Taylor, Helen Brocious, Cornelia McEwen, Charlene Moore, Esther Winklevoss. Second row—Mary Stowe. Eleanor Rodewalt, Martha Stowe, Erla Mae Bauman, Shirley Ramsey, Martha Steen, Peggy Horner, Mrs. Laughrey. Third row—Dolores Smith, Twila Palmer, Margaret McElwain, Naomi Buchanan. Martha King, Doris Thompson, Patty King. Fourth how—Aletha Swingle. Joanne Brown. Shirley Smith. Freda Zahniser, Rosemary Jennings, Amanda White, Mary Ellen Kelso, Ruth Tait. Thirty-two girls interested in Home Economics organized a Future Home Makers of America Club. This club is affiliated with the national organization of the same name. The goal of this organization is to strive toward a better home and community life for everyone in our country. This year’s officers were: President. Mary Nelson; Vice President, Betty Taylor; Secretary-Treasurer, Helen Brocious; News-Reporter, Shirley Sealand. Our program planned at the beginning of the year was carried out most successfully. We feel that this year we have accomplished a great deal by belonging to the Home Economics Club of Mercer High School. Page Fifty-Nine 3)aijs Qone 35ij 1. Nasty temper, eh Roy? 2. Don’t drop it, Step. 3. Huba Huba! 4. Come hither, Crawford. 5. Go and get the ball, Pat. 6. Young and innocent? 7. All dressed up? 8. Just a wee child. 9. Taking life easy. 10. Is she a ballerina? 11. Friendship is a beautiful thing! Page Sixty 12. Is that Marian? 13 Ah, come on and tell us, Doreese. 14 Any time, Ruth Anne. 15. What’s so funny, Peters? 16. Doris, what have you done? 17. Young and sweet, Cutler? 18 Who’s that smile for, Smitty? 19. Where have you been. Crow? 20. Cousins, where’d you get the bowl? 21. Rowdy dow, Robinson! 35ack to the Cjridi iron Upper row, left to right—David Noble, Donald Christy, Paul Moon, James Boykan, Milo Ringer, Homer Smith, Frank Zigo, John Sponberger. Middle row, left to right—Charles Crow. Herbert Foerster, Robert Klingensmith, Kenneth Bauman. Thomas Shaffer, Richard Marshall, Joe Bochv. Eugene Strosser, Jack Peters. Lower row, left to right—Charles Black, Melvin Ryder, Leymoine Barnum, James Bain, Richard Lukacs, Robert McKay. Thomas Adams, Walter Livermore, Coach Hoffman. After a lapse of several years Mercer High School has again returned to the gridiron. Considering that this was Mercer’s first try, we did very well. Although somewhat handicapped due to the lack of a playing field, a schedule of eight games was carried out. All home games were played on the Grove City football field. Mercer High is eagerly looking forward to next year’s season. With several regulars to support the team, Mercer can certainly expect a successful season. Page Sixty-Three Kneeling, left to right—James Osborne, John Cutler, James Redic, Jack Peters, Melvin Ryder. Standing, left to right—Coach Hoffman, Jack Stone, Paul Moon, Donald Weaver, James Boykan, Milo Ringer, Robert Fox, David Noble, Thomas Adams. The first varsity practice was held November 5. Jack Peters, veteran forward was elected Captain, and on December 7, Mercer successfully started its 1945-46 cage season. This year’s schedule had on it some very good teams, several new teams having been added. However, the team gave a good account of itself and gave to Mercer a thrilling and successful basketball season. Page Sitxy-Four v Kneeling, left to righi—Charles Black, Leymoine Barnum, Jack Barnes, Bob McKay, Walter Livermore. Standing, left to right—Coach Hoffman, Kenneth Bauman, Carl Kloos, Richard Long, Paul Weinel, Eugene Strosser, Thomas Adams. This year Mercer High School has a Junior Varsity that can be compared favorably with any other Junior Varsity in the county. It is composed entirely of Sophomores and Juniors. This Jr. Varsity compiled one of the best scoring records of any team ever assembled at Mercer High. We extend our heartiest congratulations and we sincerely hope that the future Jayvees of Mercer High will enjoy the same success as the Junior Varsity experienced this year. Page Sixty-Five Freshmen H. eserve FBasketlmlI Kneeling, left to right—Sammy Anderson. Gerald Gibson, Jimmy Emery, Ted Davis, Guy Cousins. Standing—David Webster, Bill Crawford, Ted Shillito, Chuck Pyle, Richard Lukacs, Coach Hoffman. Something new in the way of basketball was added at Mercer High this year. It is the Freshman Reserve which consists of ten Freshman boys. The Freshman Reserve holds practice nightly with the Junior Varsity. At home games it performs as part of the Jayvee team. If the Jr. Varsity holds a suitable lead, a member of the F. R. is permitted to play. In the few games they have played, these Freshman boys have given a good account. We wish Coach Hoffman and all the future Freshmen success in this new venture. Page Sitxy-Six Our OlieerLeadt 'ers Left to right—Peggy Cusick, Mary Nelson, Budd Miller, Mary Anna Guiler. Not in picture—Donald Cutler Mercer’s football and basketball teams have been well supported by Mercer fans under the able leadership of its cheerleaders. Snappy new uniforms were obtained this year. Many times the cheerleaders have conducted pep meetings in assembly to encourage school spirit and to spur the team on to victory. We wish to extend our heartiest congratulations and sincere thanks to the cheerleaders for a job well done. ir Gimbitions C4 re oVumerous Nancy Amon .............................To be an artist Dorothy Mae Armstrong To be a stenographer Ethel Mae Best .........................To fly an airplane Helen Black ............................To be an interior decorator Irene Bobanick ...................Take a trip to Hawaii James Boykan ...................Aviation Robert Brown ...........................Play boogie-woogie Dorothy Campbell ...............Get married Donald Christy .........................To see the world George Cook To be an Insurance Broker Anna June Crawford To be self-supporting Nancy Crawford To become a Librarian Richard Crill To be a big business magnate Charles Crow ...................To become a Coach Esther Cummings ........................To become an interior decorator John Cutler To be a musician Lorene Davis ...................To become a private secretary Louise Drake ...........................To hold a secretarial position Suzanne Emery ..........................To be a doctor Mary Ellen Flannery ...............To become a nurse Herbert Foerster .......................To be a research chemist Robert Fox ...................To see the world Charles George .........................To be a Physical Ed. teacher Beverly Gerrish .........To travel Mary Lou Gill To get out of school Jack E. Hamilton To be a pharmacist Velma Hause ......Private Secretary Dorothy Cousins ........................To go to college Betty King .............................To be a nurse Norman King .........To be an Admiral Julia Kirila ...................Become a secretary Glenn Kloos To see the world Shirley Knapp To be a nurse Margaret Lizzie ........................Beautician George Lukacs Dairy Farmer Doris Mavne To be a secretary Gordon Miller ..........................To travel Doreese Morneweck To visit every state David Noble ............................To become a doctor James Osborne ...................Dairy Farming Jack Peters Electrical Engineer Doris Robinson .........................To become a beautician Melvin Ryder To be a mechanic Lois Seaburn ...........................Nurse Harvey Shaffer...........................Aeronautical Engineer Betty Shafer .........Beautician Mary Lou Smith .........................Nursing Ida Mae Snyder ...................Air hostess John Sponberger ...................To become a draftsman William Steingrabe ......To become a doctor Marian Strausser ......To learn to speak foreign languages Nancy Stepleton ......To be a good musician Patti Thomas Private secretary Janet Thompson .........................To travel Harry Unger ............................Mechanical Engineer Marian Weinel ...............To travel around the world Ruth Anne Wylie Become a private secretary Alyce Yeager ...........................To take a trip around the world Paul Yeager ...............Baseball player Frank Zigo ...............Aviator Page Sixty-Eight We, the Class of ’46, wish to express our sincere thankfulness to the Board of Education, the Supervising Principal, Faculty, and our classmates for helping us to attain our goal. All that can be said at this moment of parting is— “We are the better for having known CLASS OF ’46 t Page Sixty-Nine S m 00