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

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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

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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