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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1947 volume:

THE LOG 194 7 e of Contents FACULTY SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN ACTIVITIES SPORTS AUTOGRAPHS 3Jn ill nun riant KL'GKN'K BARTLETT Killed in Auto Accident April 12. 1947 Me QuidedCUS i I HARVKV A. KRALL B S. Albright College M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh THE LIGHTED LAMPS L. O. HOFFMAN Coach, P.O.D., Algebra B.S. Slippery Rock State Teacher's College IJLUAX SEMPLE English A. 11. Westminster College University of Wisconsin MARTHA WALKER Latin A.B. drove City College JAMES A. PATTERSON Mathematics A.B. Westminster College M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh JANET Med INN IS French, History A.B. Thiel College ALLEN BARLETT Physical Ed., Civics B.S. Slippery Rock State Teacher’s College HARRY BARTGES Vocational Agriculture M.S. Penn State College RICHARD KANE Science B.S. Mansfield State Teacher’s College THAT LIGHTED OUR PATHS MARGARET L. I.AUGIIREV Home Economics B.S. University of Minnesota HELEN FRANCIS Music B.M. Westminster College LUCILLE KIEL English A.B. Westminster College ROWLAND E. CONNER Science, History A.B. University of Alabama M.A. University of Pittsburgh THELMA HOOVLER Com me rein I Sub jects B.S. Commercial, Grove City College ELIZABETH BYERS Physical Ed., Health B.S. in Health Ed.. Slippery Rock State Teacher’s College ELIZABETH L. A EBERT Y R.N. Millard Fillmore Hospital. Buf falo. MARJORIE AMY Secretary M E R - H I Senior Class Play Draws Large Crowd An appreciative audience enjoyed the two performances of Ever Since Eve.” presented November 21 and 22 by the Senior class. The characters were well chosen for their individual parts. John Hawthorne portrayed the part of Johnny Clover, editor of the school newspaper in a remarkable way. as did Harriet McClain playing the part of Susan. the new girl’s editor. The supporting cast consisted of Lauren Cousins, the associate editor of the paper; Esther Winklevoss and Donald Moose, John’s mother and father; Marion Guiler, Spud’s vivacious sister; Mary Nelson, the charming southern belle. Ietha Swingle, the school teacher: Leymoine Barnum, the professor, who with the aid of Susan marries the teacher; Richard Lukacs. the socalled hard-boiled' policeman and Eugene Strosser. captain of the foo ball team whose part was played by David Yo-gan. David deserves credit for making it possible for the show to go on. Homer Smith. Paul Moon. Joe Bochy, and Kenneth Bauman took the parts of the football players. The play was directed by Miss Martha Shaner. assisted by the following committees: Property. Mrs. Thelma Hoov-ler. Roselene Kurtanich. Bernice Ligo. Ruth Heckathorne. Homer Smith. Paul Moon, and Jean Shorts. Stage: Mr. II. A. Krall. Joseph Bochy. Albert Mengel. Paul Moon. George Parker, and Paul St rut hers. Make-up: Mrs. Elizabeth Byers. Jean Shorts. Donna Ringer. and Joyce Kilner. Tickets: Mr. L. O. Hoffman. Sound Effects: Joanne Brown and Ruth Tail. Music: Miss Helen Francis. Mercer High Seniors To Have Chest X-Ray Miss Mary Louise Reimann, Health Education worker, will outline the scholastic campaign for the control of tuberculosis for the Mer-Hi staff, November 6. The Scouts are distributing literature and Christmas Seals. Plans are being made for chest X-ray examinations of high school seniors by means of the mobile X-ray unit which the Mercer County 'Tuberculosis and Public Health Society has purchased. Homecoming Queen Crowned At Game Mercer celebrated its first homecoming game and crowning of the football queen Friday. November 1. at .1:00 on the Grove City High School field. A large number of people attended despite the threatening weather. Although we lost the game, the day proved to be a decided success. On one side the band in formation and the entire football squad on the other made a very appropriate setting for the crowning which took place in center field. The queen and her attendants sat on the opposite side for the first half of the game and came to the center for the crowning. The girls looked lovely. Mary Nelson, the queen, wearing a white low-cut formal, carried a bouquet of pink roses; Jean Shorts in blue and Donna Ringer in pink, both carried bouquets of pom-poms and roses. The affair was climaxed by a dance at 8 :0() in the Mercer High School Auditorium. The dance was well attended, and a good time was had by all. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Elizabeth Byers for her effort and cooperation in making this, our first football homecoming, a success. Home Economic Girls Entertain Faculty At Christmas time the girls were busy making cookies. Most of them were given out as treats to the lower grade children. Judging by the calls for more, they must have been good. A Christmas dinner for 40 faculty members and their guests was prepared in December. The room was very cleverly decorated with pine centerpieces, crepe paper Santas, reindeer, and candles. Turkey with all the trimmings was on the menu. The turkey was so large that the town was canvassed for a roasting pan large enough to roast it. But it was managed, and all that greeted the Juniors next morning was a very bare carcass plus the pots and nans!! Sophomores and Juniors in doing their bit for the Red Cross have made six wool skirts. Several articles have been entered in the farm show in Harrisburg and the girls are eagerly awaiting the judges decision. The Junior class of related art has been daubing with stencil points, and the results aren’t so bad. Mustangs Take League Lead The Mustangs have finally reached the coveted place in the league, first place. It came about after the boys went to Grove City last Friday and defeated the Grovers 69-39. This is the first time in years that Mercer has held first place. Prior to this game. Mercer was tied with Sharpsville for second place. Hickory was one game ahead. But Friday. Greenville downed Hickory, and the Mustangs stepped into the lead. The Grovers had come to Mercer earlier in the season and spoiled the chances for an earlier lead in the league by beating Mercer by two points, so Mercer was prepared for revenge. Mercer started off with a barrage of buckets that put them ahead at the end of the first quarter by the score of 19-7. 'The boys kept up the pace in the second quarter and ran tht score to 32-18 at half time. The third quarter was a continuation- of the first and second quarters. Mercer ended on the long end with 4 5-28. The fourth quarter was really a fast one with Mercer gaining 24 points in this period, to finish the contest with a score of 69-39. Every member of the team had a chance to play. Mercer also rates seventeenth among the schools of Western Pennsylvania. Sharon and Farrell are the only other schools besides Mercer from Mercer County included in this group and the only team in the county race. Band Reorganizes; Plays At Fair, Games Did you hear that 11 :50 bell? Yes, you've guessed it ! The signal for the forty-five band members under the direction of Miss Francis to begin to practice. The Band has been active since the middle . of August. On August 21. the band played at the Mercer Fair for the East End Fire Department. On August 31. they again played at Greenville for the North-Western Firemen’s Convention. 'The first important appearance of the high school band since school started was on September 7. at the Mercer-Emlenton football game. Plans are being made for the band members to attend the Marine Band Concert, September 28. at New Castle. Sod Buster Party Held On September 20 On Friday. September 20, the Mer-Hi held a party in the gym. The title of the affair was the Sod-buster. The fellows taking a girl saved one cent on the admission. The bargain prices of 35c per person or 60c per couple were charged. The gym was nicely decorated with crepe paper hung from side to side. Although these were nice at the beginning, they had a down fall after intermission. Blue spotlights added light to the dance floor. Refreshments, consisting of pop. ice cream and cup cakes, were on sale at a booth. The program for intermission consisting of games in which everyone could pa rticipate proved to be very much fun. After the games dancing was resumed. The Physical Exams Continue In School The general results from the physicals can not be given as they are not finished yet. There will, however, be a report later. Mrs. Alberty expects the examinations to be completed by the end of the week. Of all the ones examined the (nicest) group (believe it or not) was the first grade. The teachers will be given their physical examinations on Thursday. After the physical examinations, hearing tests will be administered. Everyone ought to be strong and physically fit at the end of this school year, as they certainly have had the opportunities. F.F.A. Boys Awarded The Keystone Degree Earl Sealand, George Parker. Albert Lengel, and Paul Struth-ers have been awarded the Keystone degree, the highest degree which can be received while the boys are in school. 'They are to receive also a trip to Harrisburg. January 13 to 16. The boys are selected for their leadership and local activities. At the Harrisburg convention awards will be given to project winners. George Parker placed sixth in the sheep project; and La.Mont Miller, ninth. In the beef contest James Woods placed thirteenth. OUR GOAL AT LAST Marion Louise Guilf.r Her hair’s dark brown and wavev Her friends all call her Slim”: Her one and only’s Barnum, She’s always seen with him. Lauren Cousins Photography’s his hobby, lie’s quite good at it. too; He always has his problems done. Whenever they are due. Donna Ringer Donna is our song-bird. With hair of mid-night black ; Where’er she be. of harmony There’s never any lack. John Oakes Hawthorne Forgetting time and everything When Journalism calls And the Mer-Ifi’s past its deadline— He’s seen running through the halls. Band 2, 3. 4 : Girls’ Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4 ; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; “Every Family Has One” 3; Ever Since Kve” 4; King Committee 3; Mer-Hi” Reporter and Typist 4. Mer-Hi” Staff 3. 4; L.og” Staff 4; “Every Family Has One” 3; “Ever Since Eve” 4. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Girls’ Trio 1. 3, 4; County Chorus 2. 3. 4 : Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Secretary 1 : Majorette 4 ; Every Family Has One 3. Class Vice-President 1 : Class President 3; Mer-Hi” Editor 4; Every Family Has One 3; Ever Since Eve 4 ; “Log” Editor 4 ; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. — 12 — Harriet Mary McClain Harriet starred in both our plays. She’s good in music, too: Found quite often in a daze, Still she’s got a smile for you. Hand 1. 2, 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3; “Every Family lias One” 3: “Ever Since Eve” 4: Mer-Ili” Staff 4; Bond and Stamp Committee 4 ; County Hand 4. Paul R. Moon A starring member of the team. He has dark curly hair; At noon he roams the halls with Jean-They make a nifty pair! La Vera Jean Shorts An attendant to the Pigskin Queen At the home-coming game this year, lean is pretty with her soft brown hair And her eyes so large and clear. Football 3. 4 ; Basketball J. V. 1 ; Varsity 2. 3. 4 ; Class Vice-President 4 ; “Ever Since Eve” 3. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Girls’ Chorus 1. 3; Librarian 4; County Chorus 3; Mer-Hi” Reporter and Typist; Pigskin Queen’s Attendant. Sidney L. Vanderveen He’s the best bass in the chorus And the Barbershop Quartet ; He has the very deepest voice Of anyone you’ve met. Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 ; Boys’ Chorus 4 ; Band 4 : Boys’ Quartet 3, 4. — 13 — Patricia Perschka Perhaps the youngest in our class. Pat’s full of life and vim: She’s always joking someone. And her wit is never dim. George VV. Parker His eyes are big and very brown. And. though he's rather shy. He has a large amount of friends Who think he’s quite a guy! Bernice Ligo She's musical and peppy. Her hair’s a golden hue— (To say it's getting reddish Will make her mad at you.) Robert Kugene McKay To school he wears a sweater. The greenest green there is; He’s always razzing people. At fun he is a whizz. Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Class Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4: Home Kc Club 1; “Mer-Hi” Typist and Reporter; Librarian 4. K.K.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Treasurer of F.F.A. 4; F.F.A. Sentinal 2. Mixed Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 3. 4; Girls' Fnsemble 3; Properties Committee 3 ; Mer-IIi Reporter and Typist; Home Ec Club 1. Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Varsity 4; Football 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4. — 14 — Mary Ellen Coryka A diamond sparkles on her hand. A housewife she will he; She'll scrub and scour—cook by the hour, And wash shirts for George Lee. Joanne Brown If you see a girl who's smiling. (Always seen around uptown) If she laughs and jokes and laughs again. You'll know that’s Joanne Brown. Class Basketball; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 2. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 4; Isher Junior Play 3; Cafeteria. Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 3. 4; Home Kc Club 1. 3; Souvenir Committee 1 ; Librarian. Philip hails from Leesburg, He’s so very quiet you’d swear That if you couldn't see him. You wouldn’t know he’s there. Jane Perschka Here's a girl you can look up to— You have to, she's so tall. She’s five feet nine of happy girl ; She’s really “on the ball.” Mixed Chorus 1.4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 4. LaMont Keister Miller F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; I'M '.A. Reporter 4; State Farmer 3. 4 ; Class Basketball 3, 4. Just at the lunch-room door he stands Armed with a single punch; llis job's to get your ticket Before you get your lunch. Isabelle Smith Her friends all call her Izzy”. Her hair is short and black; She's thin, and lithe, and vigorous. She reads books by the stack. Stephen Richard Lukacs Home from school with a certain girl, Dick is apt to go; 'ou wonder who the girl is? Here's a hint—her last name’s Stowe. Joyce Marian Kilner Joyce is noted for her grace And her flaming hair. Which clusters shining round her And shows it gets good care. Varsity Basketball 4; F.ver Since Eve” 4; Class Basketball I. 2, 3; “Mer-Hi” Reporter 3, 4; Varsity Football 3. 4. Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Girls' Trio 3. 4; Girls' Ensemble; Librarian 4 ; County Chorus 2. 3; Prompter 3. 4. — 16 — Nanc y Anna Pai.mkk Class Basketball; I’sher 3: Souvenir Committee 1. 3; Property Committee 3. Her hair is dark and curly. Her voice is high and sweet; She’s short and slim and friendly. And she always looks so neat. Band 1. 2; Class Basketball I. 2. 3. 4 ; Camera Club 1. Alyce Kahold To her, broad horizons call In the business field. In I’.O.I). she does not fall: To her. hard studies yield. Mixed Chorus 1 ; Class Secretary 2, 3; Mer-IIi” Staff 4: Class Basketball 1, 2, 4: Librarian 2. 3, 4. Betty Taylor Ray Everhart's her boy friend. Her hair's an auburn hue; She took typing and bookkeeping. Home Economics, too. Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls' Ensemble 3: Class Basketball 2 ; Home Ec Club 2, 3. 4. — 17 — Esther Winklev( ss Always found around with Let ha. She just loves to talk, it's true; T'was a beautiful performance. She gave in our class play. too. Joseph Bochy His dark hair's thick and curly. Mis smile is broad and quick; His studies aren’t too hard for him; And Chemistry's no trick. Roselkne Kurtanich Her complexion is outstanding— So smooth, and clear, and fair. At noontime she spends all her time In fussing with her hair. William Henderson He’s always gay and jolly, Has a smile for everyone; However dark and drear the day. lie's always lots of fun. “Every Family Has One” 3; “Ever Since Eve 4; Home Ec Club 3; Librarian 4 ; “Mer-IIi” Typist and Reporter. (iiris Chorus 1, 2. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 4; Class basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Every Family Has One” 3; “Mer-II i” Typist and Reporter; Bond and Stamp Committee 4. Mixed Chorus 4; Boys' Chorus; Class Volleyball. — 18 — Naomi Y'vonnk Buchanan Whenever you may see her, Her nose is in a book: Maybe that’s the reason She has that learned” look. Ralph Sattks Although our team was winning. Delirious in its joy. They probably would have died of thirst Without the water boy. Lois Bagnall Here’s a girl who likes her French, She’s everybody’s friend : Of her cheer and joyful smile There’s never any end. Evelyn White Evelyn is always friendly. She speaks to everyone: She’s forever painting pictures. But not until her school work’s done. Mixed Chorus 1 ; Home Kc Club 2. 2 ; Civics Club 1. Class Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4. Class Basketball; Class Volleyball; Decoration Committee 3; Souvenir Committee 3. Girls Chorus 2. 3. 4 ; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; • Mer-IIi Staff 4; Log” Staff 4 ; String Ensemble 2. 3 : County horus 2, 3, 4 ; Girls’ Ensemble. — 19 — Mary Nelson Mary's cheering through two years Hrings victory to our team: As “Pigskin Queen” and actress too. She’s shown she’s “on the beam. Kookne Strosser drummer, and athletic. At sports he’s very good ; And yet in classes, near the top Kugene has always stood. Letha Swingle As a typist she rates perfect. She’s a splendid actress, too ; She is very smart; and doesn't Find her studies hard to do. Donald Wade Moose Watch out! Don Moose is on the road ! lie's really coming fast, For all in one split second. He's there! He's here! lie’s past! Cheerleader .1. 4: Ever Since Eve 4; Girls' Chorus 2. 3. 4; Girls' Trio 3; Girls’ Ensemble 3, 4 ; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; President Home Ec Club 3 ; County Chorus. Class President 1, 2; Log Staff 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball J. V. 2. 3; Varsity 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; “Mer-Hi Staff 4. “Mer-lli Staff 4; Class Basketball 2. 4; Class Secretary 4; Every Family Has One 3; Ever Since Eve 4 ; Prom Refreshment Committee 3. Secretary of F.F.A. 4; Class Basketball 1. 3; F.F.A. Basketball 1, 3. — 20 — Louise Smith Tall, and quiet, and friendly. She goes about her work ; When it's time for a class party. She's anything but a shirk. Ruth Heckathorne A very good musician. Ruth's always lots of fun : liut when it comes to boy friends— Jake is the only one. Paul Kenneth Struthers Tall and smiling, rather shy. lie likes his F.F.A. lie’ll work his farm and plant and reap. And really make it pay. He’s tall and blonde and bashful— A member of our team— And when he's on the football field He really lets off steam! Refreshment Committee 1 ; Decoration Committee 2. 3; Souvenir Committee 4. Class Vice-President 2, 3 ; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 3. 4; ‘Log” Staff 4: Stage Crew Manager 3. Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls' Trio 3, 4; Hand 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Mer-Hi Reporter: County Chorus 3. 4 : Girls’ Knsemble. F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F.F.A. Sentinal 2; Play Stage Crew 3. I — 21 — Phyllis Ann Chadderton 11t r li.’e ambition's worthy— To cure folks of their ills; Her grades are swell; may she do as well When feeding people pills. Kenneth William Batman His hair is blonde and curly. ( The girls wish it were theirs.) lie's good in sports and math of all sorts. And hasn't any cates. R XSE M ARY J K N NI NOS With dimples deep in both her cheeks And eyes that sparkle, too. She really is a joy to see When she smiles at you. Albert Lengel When Albert’s asked for his excuse. He says. O. I forgot it. I wonder what would happen If just once he’d say. I brought it. Mer-Hi Reporter 3. 4; Decoration Committee 4; Librarian 3. 4; Log Staff 4; Class Basketball I. 2. 3. 4. Basketball Jr. V. 2. 3; F.F.A. Reporter 3; Every Family Has One 3; Ever Since Eve 4 ; Class Treasurer 4 ; Football 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec Club 2. 3; Mer-Hi” Reporter 3. F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. — 22 — Class Basketball ; Class Volleyball. Donna Cole To be a housewife after June Is her important aim; We hear he’s from Kentucky. And ‘ Curly is his name. Karl Edward Sf.alani Blushing, serious, always quiet, lie’s taking F. F. A.; Though other pupils loudly yell, He hasn’t much to say. F.F.A. Basketball 2. 3. 4; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F.F.A. Treasurer 2; F.F.A. President 3. Ruth Fait She steps out with Walt Hanna, She’s got him on her hook ; That’s why she took Home F.c last year, So she’ll know how to cook. Rose Rartalone Her eyes are brown and laughing. Her teeth are pearly-white ; Her wavey hair is long and dark. And always looks just right. Band 2. 3. 4 ; Home Kc Club 2. 3. 4 : Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Librarian 4. Chorus 1; Prompter for Junior Play: Property Committee 3 ; Refreshment Committee Prom. Lester Lkymoim BaRNI'M The president of our Senior class And a member of the band. Whenever we put on a play, lie's there to lend a hand. Helen Klizabkth Fay Brocious Her hair is blonde and lovely, Her eyes are sparkling blue; No matter when you see her, She has a word for you. Class President 4; J. V. 1. 3; Varsity 2, 4; Hand 1. 2. 4: Chorus 4; Every Family Has One 3; Ever Since Eve 4. Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 4; Girls’ Ch -rus 1, 2. Jack Stone lie gets along with everyone, His curly hair is blonde; He works in Weaver’s Drug Store And of his work seems fond. Class Treasurer 3: Class Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3. Class Colors Class Flowwer Purplr and White White Rose Class Motto Tonight we launch: where shall we anchor?” — 24 — CLASS SONG ONE WORLD One World, built on a firm foundation; Built on a firm foundation of peace. What a wond'rous sight. Free-dom’s flame a-light, In a world where war shall cease; One World, built on love and peace. When God smiled, bright sun-light. Flooded hills and plains: Song-birds filled green valleys. With their glad refrains: All things God created. His great love to share, Now let men and nations join and shout It everywhere: One World, built on a firm foundation: One World, no longer cursed bv war; Let no mortal man change the Master’s plan; One great world at peace once more; One World. At peace forevermore! At peace forevermore! (By Special Permission of Bourne Inc.. Publishers of Music) — 25 — CLASS HISTORY On the sixth day of September. 1943. one hundred bewildered Freshmen entered the doors of Mercer High School. Our first job was to become acquainted with our new classmates and teachers. The most difficult job was to find our way to each class. There were a great many wanderers in those first few weeks. Our first class meeting was held on November 3. 1943. and at this time we elected our class officers. They were: Kugene Strosser John Hawthorne Donna Ringer Karl Rucker President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer At mid-term a change of teachers took place when Mr. Wertman left to enter the Navy. His position was filled by Miss Jane Maxwell. In the spring we started to plan our Freshman party. Since it was our first experience in organizing a school party, we entered into it with great enthusiasm. We chose “May Festival' as the name of our party. It was decided that we would elect a May Queen. Hetty Amon. who was chosen, was crowned at intermission. Our souvenirs were small paper crowns. Although it was our first party, we felt that it was very successful After three months of vacationing, as members of the Sophomore class we returned to our lx� oks. We held our first class meeting on September 17. 1944. and elected: Eugene Strosser Homer Smith Alyce Rabold Karl Rucker Preside fd Vice-President Secretary Treasurer In our second class meeting, it was decided that we would wait and order our class rings in our Junior year. In the meeting of February 14. we started preparations for our Sophomore class party. It was to be on March 16. The name of the party was “Bunny Hop.” The class decided to have a band instead of using records. As souvenirs bunnies were cut from plywood and the faces were painted on. This party was a great success and brought the Sophomore class much praise. We entered our Junior year with more confidence in ourselves and our ability to get to be Seniors. Knowing our Junior year was going to be a busy one. we held our first meeting on September 19. 1945. We elected the following officers : — 26 — CLASS HISTORY John Hawthorne President Levmoine Ha mum President Homer Smith V in'-President Paul Moon - Vice-President Alyce Rabold - Secretary Letha Swingle Secretary Jack Stone - 7 rea surer Kenneth Hauman - Treasurer Since we voted to order our rings this year, a ring committee was appointed. When Mercer High School resumed football, the Junior class sold hot dogs at the football games- In the meeting of October 24. we began to prepare for our class party. Wanting something special, we decided to call it “Duffy’s Tavern.” Little paper mugs were used as souvenirs. The party was held November 30 and was greatly enjoyed by everyone. As our first dramatic contribution. we presented Every Family Has One.” a comedy which was said to be one of the best plays ever given here. We then started planning for the Junior-Senior From. The theme was a Dutch garden with trimmings of Dutch shoes and tulips. The dance programs were small windmills. The dance was enjoyed by all who attended it. On September 4. we started our busiest school year. We held our first class meeting September 6. The officers elected were: Since our class party would be the first this year, committees were appointed for planning it-The name of the party was “Krazy Karnival.” As souvenirs we had dance programs in the shape of clowns. The dance floor was decorated in the style of a big tent.” There were several booths, where refreshments were sold. To carry out the carnival theme a gypsy fortune-teller was present. We felt this party was our most successful. As our dramatic venture for the Senior year we gave the play, Ever Since Eve.” As this school year draws to a close and graduation approaches, we begin to realize that we are ending four years of school work and activities. To some of us graduation means an end to school work and studying. To others, it is just a beginning. Whichever it is. we realize that Mercer High School has given us the foundation for our future work. HARRIET McCLAIN PHYLLIS CHADDERTON — 27 — — 8Z — I H il 3 W DAYS — 29 — BABY DAYS 1- What brand do you smoke, Homer? 2 Topsv! Or is it Evelyn? 3. We love that hair-cut Isa- belle. 4. Weren't you sweet. Joanne? 5. Come to papa. Jean. 6. Haven’t changed much, Harriet. 7. Whose the man. Louise? 8. The Bauman smile. 9- Why so sober, Ruth ? — 30 — CLASS WILL We. the Senior Class of 1947. being of sound mind and understanding, do hereby make and publish our last will and testament. To the faculty we leave the underclassmen. To the Juniors we bequeath our responsibilities and room 200 to use as their headquarters next term. To the Sophomores we leave our knowledge and good-will. To the Freshman class we bequeath our dignity and politeness. Carl Alexander wills his car to anyone who has nerve enough to drive it. Lois Bagnall bequeaths her feather cut to Patty Ring. Lee Barnum leaves everything—but Marion. Kenny Bauman leaves his physique to Michael Fabian. Joe Bochy bequeaths his square dancing ability to Jim Redic. Joanne Brown wills her good humor to Patty Yeager. Naomi Buchannan leaves her acrobatic ability to Betty Ann King- Phyllis Chadderton bequeaths her shyness to Shirley Neal. Donna Cole leaves her place in French class to Nina Smith. Lauren Cousins leaves his way with the girls to Chub Miller. Marion Guiler was so busy that she forget to Lee(ve) anything. John Hawthorne leaves his ability for getting things done to anyone else who has the energy. Bill Henderson leaves his pretty teeth to Martha King. (Won’t he look funny without them, eh?) Rosemary Jennings bequeaths her dimples to Agnes Milan. Joyce Kilner didn't particularly care what she left—as long as it wasn’t Jim. Roselene Kurtanich is going to try to take her shoes, which she seems to be losing even-fourth period, with her. Albert Lengel leaves his car errands for the Senior Class to Paul Weinel. Bernice Ligo leaves her car mishaps to Bob King. Dick Lukacs bequeaths his pretty eyes to anyone who can match them Harriet McClain leaves her infatuation for a certain senior to anyone who cares to carry on where she left off. “Tug” McKay bequeaths his ability to capture girls to Chuck Black. LaMont Miller wills his F.F.A. ability to Carl Kloos. CLASS WILL Paul Moon wills his terrific basketball shots to Lefty Livermore. Donald Moose regretfully leaves an underclass girlfriend. Nancy Palmer is leaving her bug and beetle collection to any other entomologist. George Parker and Paul Struthers leave their farming knowledge to Jimmy Knapp. Pat Perschka leaves her chauffeur to Maizie Guiler. Alyce Rabold leaves her Sunday night skating trips down to Etna to anyone else who can get there- Donna Ringer bequeaths her dark tresses to Shirley Sealand. Earl Sealand leaves his height to Milo Ringer. Jean Shorts bequeaths her smile to Bonita Jennings. Homer Smith thought it ‘'Best ’ not to leave anything. Louise Smith leaves her bangs to Marianne Boyd. Letha Swingle leaves her typing ability to Shirley Callahan. Ruth Fait wills her giggle to Shirley Huey, but not Walt to Lois Seaburn. Betty Taylor bequeaths her knack of two-timing her boy friend to anyone else who can get away with it. Evelyn White leaves her seat in the Senior Room to Freda Zahniser. Esther Winklevoss bequeaths her role of “the loving mother” in the school plays to anyone else who can qualify for the position. Ruth Heckathorne leaves her name in exchange for a new one. Mary Ellen Coryea bequeaths her “blushes” to Joanne Hood- Jack Stone wills his curls to the envious girls. (No fighting now. girls!) Jane Perschka leaves her studies for a cookbook. Sidney Vanderveen leaves his place in the quartet to Red Baker. Philip Baker leaves his dog selling ability to Howard Grundy. Ralph Sattes is just leaving—period. Isabelle Smith leaves her sister Dolores. Rose Bartalone leaves her arithmetical errors in bookkeeping to Jim Bain. Mary Nelson bequeaths her crown to the next football home-coming queen. Helen Brocious leaves her blonde locks to Rebecca Graham. CLASS OF “47” Witnesses: Alyce Rabold Donna Ringer — 33 — CLASS PROPHECY Once again Schleizenwowizer’s Original “Twilight in Timbuctu” Perfume brings you news hot off the wires from all parts of the globe. Stay tuned at the end of this broadcast for the sensational offer our company is making to you. Hut now for the news Coach Kugene Strosser of Harvard says he is confident his Harvard team will beat Mercer at their game next Tuesday evening in the Mercer High School auditorium. Don’t miss it: as it promises to be the most spectacular basketball game in Harvard’s history. You’ll all want to see Cousins’ Productions latest film. “It Wouldnot Have Been Like This If It Had Been Some Other Way.” Co-starred in the leading roles are Rose Bartalone and Paul Moon. The fabulous costumes were designed by Esther inklevoss and the producer is LaMont Miller. Recently returned from a buying trip in Paris are the three owners of the Palmer-Browne-Xelson and Co. Dress Shoppe of Fifth Avenue. New York City. The ladies report that the most extreme fashion changes are smaller more frivilous hats and the return of the hoop skirt. They will display exquisite samples of their wares in their shoppe tomorrow at two o’clock, with such famous models as Letha Swingle. Rosemary Jennings, and Helen Brocious. Donna Ringer, who has attained fame in Metropolitan Opera, will next appear at Carnegie Hall, where the new managers are Philip Baker and Paul Struthers. An important bulletin has just reached me. Karl Sealand. prominent mineralogist, and Albert Lengel, a modern farmer in Arizona, are the lucky discoverers of the Lost Dutchman Gold M ine Miss Harriet McClain is scheduled to give a talk in the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia tomorrow night on her missionary work in India. Naomi Buchanan has opened her exclusive beauty salon which occupies the four top floors of the Empire State Building. Her most prized employee is Monsieur Kenny Bauman, whose specialty is the coiffure with huge waves on one side, corkscrews on the other, bangs in front, and long curls in the back. This elegant hairdo is topped most effectively with the hat recently created by Pat Perschka. New York’s foremost milliner. This masterpiece is made of ostrich feathers, two pounds of imitation fruit, red straw foundation, and multi-colored net placed artfully over all. Both the hat and hairdo will be modeled tomorrow afternoon in Miss Buchanans offices by cover-girl Jean Shorts. More sports news! Marion Guiler has just won the National Tennis Championship. She also holds titles in swimming and golf. In the baseball world. Ralph Saties and Joe Bochy are carrying off the honors as the two best players the country has seen. It is rumored that Dick Lukacs, manager of the Red Sox. is putting in his bid for these spectacular stars. — 34 — CLASS PROPHECY The National Society of Homemakers announces its choice of the former Mary Kllen Coryea as the most perfect housewife in America. The happy winner’s prize was a trip to New York to appear on the Homemakers’ Hour- The newly published book, The Life and Habits of Houseflies. by John Oakes Hawthorne, has aroused great controversy between the author and Robert Eugene McKak. Professor of Biology at Penn State College. Professor McKay states that, whereas Hawthorne says flies do not like chocolate milk as well as catsup, he knows they much prefer catsup. Your reporter has no opinion on the subject. Professor Isabelle Smith will embark next week on her voyage to the muon by jet-propelled bicycle. This experiment, if successful, is destined to make scientific history. Carl Alexander. Pittsburgh millionaire, is financing the expedition, while Lois Bagnall is riding on the hand'ebars to take a turn at pumping in case the Professor tires. The especially prepared lunch of oxygen and apples was prepared by Louise Smith, a dietician of some renown. Professor Koselene Kurtanich has recently completed her thesis on the arthynxgenitus bacillus, the germ which she believes causes orygumexarties mameryxitus or indigestion. Miss Kurtanich has been spending the last three years in research on this subject. Phyllis Chadderton has been unanimously elected Queen of a cannibalistic tribe in Africa. She first went there for the purpose of teaching the natives how to live properly. Barely escaping mastication herself, she won their confidence and love- Her tribal name is “White-witch-doctor-with--black-case-full-of-bad-tasting-candy. At nine-thirty tonight, be sure to hear the Telephone Hour. The stars are Bernice Ligo and Ruth Heckathorne. Hear them sing duets and thrill to Miss Heckathorne’s playing on her famous saxophone with Miss Ligo’s accompaniment. Your guest announcer will be Jack Stone. W inner of the International Typing Contest is Alyce Rabold. well-known business woman. Yesterday Betty Taylor was inaugurated as the first woman governor of Pennsylvania. Famous personages present at the event were Donna Cole, recently appointed as Ambassador to France: Joyce Kilner. Miss America of last year; George Parker, head of the American Red Cross; and Ruth 'Fait, head nurse of the International Mercy Hospital. And now for our sensational offer! Our company will give free, with the coupons from ten bottles of I wilight in Timbuctu, one morocco bound copy of Jane Perschka’s Decorations in the Home. Remember that Miss Perschka was selected from millions of applicants to redecorate the twelve-foot high rooms of Sydney Vanderveen’s California mansion, because she was the only one who could paint the ceilings while standing on the floor. Hurry! We have only a limited supply. 1 his is Evelyn White signing off until tomorrow, and reminding you to heed Vice-President Barnum’s request to conserve on toothpicks because of the shortage of lumber — 35 EVKLYN WHITE. NAME NICKNAMI Carl Alexander “Alex’1 Lois Bagnall “Lois' Philip Baker “Phil” Lester Leymoine Barnum “Barnie” Rose Bartalone “Rosie” Kenneth William Bauman “ Bulls Eye” Joe Bochy “Joe” Helen Brocious “Lizzy l av 4 Joanne Brown “Brownie” Naomi Yvonne Buchanan “Na” Donna Bell Cole “Phil” Phyllis Ann Chadderton “Nonnie” Mary Ellen Coryea I “Mary” Lauren Cousins “Stupid” Marion Louise Guiler “Slim” John Oakes Hawthorne “Jack” Ruth Heckathorn “Wolfess” William Henderson “Bill” Rosemary Jennings “Dimples Joyce Marian Kilner “Jo” Roselene Kurtanich “Rosie” Albert Lengel “Al” Bernice Ligo “Bernie” Richard Lukacs “Luke” Harriet McClain “Mac” Robert Eugene McKay 4 A 'I' • • lug AM HU ION PET PEEVE “Current Events” topics Chemistry Problems ’ “Current Event topics Having to wait on dates Studying Girls who smoke P.O.D. Class School People without a sense of humor Getting family nicknames Snobs Doing dishes Smart boys Too many to list Conceited people Little brother Wolves Most ladv drivers People who tease me about my dimples People who tell me to hurry leasers Freshmen People who tell me I dye my hair Getting up in the morning Little sister Women Electrician Secretary Plumber Chemical or Mechanical Engineer To get married Engineer Mechanic Housewife To travel Airline Hostess Doctor To keep house Nurse Press Photographer Interior Decorator I )octor Singer or marriage Telegraph Operator Secretary Air Hostess Medical Research Unknown Nurse M ech an ica 1 E nginee r Foreign Missionary Druggist NAME NICKNAME La Mont Keister Miller Mont ’ Paul Moon “Blinky” Donald Wade Moose “Don” Mary Nelson “Liz” Nancy Anna Palmer “Nancy” • George W. Parker “Parky” I ane Perschka “Shorty” Patricia Perschka “Pat” Alyce Rabold “Alley Oop’ Donna Ringer -Goldie” Ralph Sattes -Grissle” Earl Edward Sealand “Earl” La Vera Jean Shorts “Shorts” Homer G. Smith Jr. Smitty” Isabelle Smith Izzy” Louise “Smitty” Jack Stone “Cliff” Eugene Strosser “Beany” Paul Kenneth Struthers -Strut” Eetha Swingle -Leath” Ruth 1 ait -Tait” Hetty Taylor “Taylor” Sidney • Vanderveen “Sid” Evelyn White -Dolly” Esther W'inklevoss Winklevoss PET PEEVE AMBITION Teachers who don't allow gum chewers Women who smoke History Kids lacking school spirit Studying Women Drivers Going to school People who crack gum Rainy days Cowboys, cowboy songs Noisv study halls 4 0 Gabby girls People who are never on time Shaving Studying Studying Making sundaes Shaving Getting up People who say 1 don’t work Mustaches “Bud” and men in general Drunken drivers Being called “Fvie” P. (). D. Farmer Scientific Dairyman To own a farm Florist Interior Decorator Farmer To take a course at State College To fly an airplane To travel Beautician Carpenter Farmer, maybe Travel around the world Engineer Gvm Teacher Beautician Electrician Coach Farmer Be a millionaire To be an Espionage Agent Nurse M ech a n ica 1 E ng i nee r To be an artist. Secretary 0 NOTES FROM THE DIARY OF A SENIOR SEPTEMBER 3—Oh my! We started on our last lap today. K very one was worn out from the day before- 7— Played a football game with Emlenton and won 26-0. The band played, and every one nearly roasted. 23—At last! Our class rings came in. and what a mad scramble there was. We certainly waited for them long enough. OCTOBER 17-18—The camera really got a work-out as we had our class pictures taken. NOVEMBER 8— The biggest party of the century took place this evening. It was called the “Krazy Karnival.” Everything was perfect. No wonder, look whose party it was! 21-22—The senior play. “Ever Since Eve.” under the direction of Miss Shaner. She had quite a time with the kids, but they were swell actors. DECEMBER 3—Played our first game of the season with Rocky Grove and won. The boys got a good start 20— Now. we can relax. Christmas vacation started. JANUARY 21- 22—Mid-term exams. “Quiet Please.” How lucky some people were for being exempted. 23—The band gave its first concert of the year, with the Mer-Hi Singers making their first appearance. FEBRUARY 10-11—Hurrah! No school today because of too much snow. MARCH 4-5—Again we had no school! Mother Nature must certainly be on our side! We’re Mercer County Champs in basketball this year. MAY 15— This is our last day of what we used to think was torture, but which now remains as a fond memory. 16— The prom—the last dance we attended as students. 18—Baccalaureate—an evening of well-shed tears. 23—Our final stretch for our hard-worked-for diplomas- Good luck to all. classmates. God bless you everyone, underclassmen and teachers. And now. Dear Diary, the time to leave you has arrived. Good-bye for now. till little memories bring you back. — 38 THE SENIOR CLASS JUNIORS First row. left to right Second row Third row Fourth row Frances Amon James Bain Harold Baker Jack Barns Charles Black Marianne Boyd Helen Brocious Shirley Callahan Ralph Campbell Jane Corvea Mildred Cummings Marian Cutler Michael Fabian Hazel Foster Rebecca Graham Regina Hogan Clair Houston Luther Joillet James Kemp Betty Ann King Robert Klingensmith Carl Kloos Walter Livermore Richard Long Richard Marshall Harold Miller Walter Miller Lucille Moon Shirley Neal Torbett Perrine Betty Lou Peters Bill Pizor Norris Pyle Virginia Pyle James Redic Milo Ringer Mary Jane Semple Thomas Shaffer Shirley Shanon Dolores Smith Nina Smith Jean Snyder Richard Struthers David Vogan Fifth row Donald Weaver Paul Wienel William Wertman Richard White Helen Williams Scott Winder — 40 — JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY We had often heard about high school, but we didn't really think much about it until we tried buffing the barriers it presented. All but a few of us got over the first great barrier—our first report card in high school. Our hardest task was choosing officers that were capable of carrying out the job. but we did it. We elected: President.............................................Donald Weaver Vice-President ........ Tom Shaffer Secretary.........................................Hetty Ann King Treasurer - - Shirley Neal After attending the three upper-classmen's parties we were all excited over giving our first class party. It was called Jive Junction. and it really had every one in the groove.” Our last day was spent at Conneaut Lake. With more confidence than last year we resumed the eternal grind of high school- Now that we know better the people in our class, it isn't so hard to choose our officers. We elected : President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Tom Shaffer Milo Ringer Clair Houston l’ete Campbell Our class party was a rip-roaring success entitled “Hobby Sox Parade.” We finished our second year of high school with a day at Kennywood Park. Some fun! We started back to school looking forward to our Junior year with great hope and ambition. The officers this year have an exceedingly hard job to do if it is done well, but we think they are capable. They are: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Tom Shaffer I avid Vogan Shirley Callahan Clair Houston We ordered and received our class rings this year. We held our class party, Winter Wonderland. on January 24. and presented our class play. “Don’t Take My Penny, on April 24-25. — 41 — NINA SMITH. SOPHOMORES — 42 — SOPHOMORES Row One Robert Purvis Patricia Reeher Kleanor Rodawalt John Royal Richard Sattes Shirley Sea land Donald Shaffer Patricia Shaffer R070 7'wo l ed Shillito Shirley Smith Martha Steen Martha Stowe Mary Stowe William Thompson Royce Waha Thomas Weaver Row Three Amanda White Jean White Glen Wilson James Woods George Wright Patricia Yeager Freda Zahniser Shirley Zahniser PACK FORTY-TWO Row Two Row One Samuel Anderson Krla Mae Bauman Marian Bush Lillian Christy David Clark Twila Clark Lee Cole Guy Cousins William Crawford Donald Cutler Bernice Davis Fed Davis Dorothy D’Angio Melvin Dennison Maxine Ellis Row Six Dwight Moose Florence Murdock Danny Neal Robert Paddock Donald Parker Donald Pearson Maurice Peters Shirley Ramsey Row Three James Emery James Flannery Gerald Gibson Howard Grundy Fima Mae Guiler Wallace Guy Doris Hamilton Edward Hensel Row Five Joseph Lizzy I )avid Lukacs Thomas McClain Marilyn McConnell John Milan William Milligan Irvin Kirschmann Charlene Moore Row Four Shirley Huey Mary Ellen Kelso Martha King Patricia King Robert King Thomas Kirby Yada Kite William Ligo — 43 —- SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 2. 1945. ninety proud Freshmen entered the halls of Mercer High School to join the rest for four more long years of work and toil. During the year, we elected class officers, who were: President..........................................Howard Grundy Vice-President - Guy Cousins Secretary.................................Fatty King Treasurer...................................Fatty Shaffer On April 26. we put on one of the best parties Mercer has ever had. We called it Starlight Inn.” We had beautiful decorations and delicious refreshments- By June, we were ready for a nice long vacation. We met once again on September 3. 1946, for our Sophomore year. We elected officers who were as follows: President.........................................Guy Cousins Vice-President........................Melvin Dennison Secretary..............................Freda Zahniser Treasurer ------- Gerald Gibson We held our class party. Shamrock Shanty.” and it was a splendid success. DORIS HAMILTON’ -K -K FRESHMEN First Row James Adams Rosie Anion Thomas Anton Ronald Anderson Elizabeth Anthony Blain Best Earnest Bice Julia Bochy Alice Brandt Second Row Robert Brautigan John Brest Wavne Buchanan John Cochran Nina Cousins Elizabeth Cozad Stewart Crill Walter Darraugh Merle Day Third Row Bertha Emery Doris Ferry Hollis Filson Richard Fisher David Foultz Margaret Forrester 1 )oris Fox Geraldine Gibson Donald Gill Fourth Row Esther Glunt Shirley Graham Betty Hancock Jo-Ann Hawthorne Beaulah Hedglin Virginia Hite Harry Hodge Jo-Ann Hood Bonita Jennings Fifth Row Inez Jennings John Johnson Nancy Kloos Jimmy Knapp Barbara Langdcn Ruth Large Elina Likens Jane Lloyd Robert Lukacs First Row Ruth Marcucci Jean McAnallen Clyde McDonald Dick McElrath Cornelia McKwen Dick McWhirter James McWilliams Agnes Milan Jane Miller Second Row Raymond Moore Gavlord Munnell Joan Newton Garnet Noble Harold Palmer Jo-Ann Parker Bemad ine Peters Harold Peters Charles Pyle FRESHMEN Third Row Marie Quimby Dale Red foot Frederick Reznor Ralph Riggs Jack Ringer Mary Rogers Minette Rucker Ann Shillito Klaine Simons Fourth Row Charles Slater Helen Smith Gerald Steen Doris Stowe William Strausser Richard Strosser Marian Swartz Marv Swickard Albert Urey • Fifth R 070 Louis Wasser Betty Lou Wharton Thomas White Ronald Wilson Joyce W inder Virginia Woods Doris Yeager Victor Zigo Fred Tressler FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY When we started to school on September 3, we were a very excited group of students. There are ninety-six students in our class, and our advisors this year are Mr. Kane. Mrs. Hoovler. and Mrs. Keil. At our first class meeting on October 9. we elected the officers. They are as follows: President ------- Richard Strosser Vice-President...........................................Dale Redfoot Secretary.......................................Agnes Milan Treasurer........................................Ann Shillito Nineteen Freshmen went to Pittsburgh on a sight seeing tour. November 16. which was sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Holland Memories. the class party, with appropriate Dutch decorations, was one of the outstanding spring events of the term. — 48 — THE LOG STAFF Lett to right . Homer Smith, Phyllis Chadderton, John Hawthorne, Evelyn White. Lauren Cousins. Eugene Strosser. The ‘Log” Staff was elected by the Senior class and consisted of: John ()• Hawthorne.......................................Editor Lauren Cousins...............................Associate Editor Phyllis Chadderton.............................Literary Editor Evelyn White...................................... Art Editor Eugene Strosser.................................Sports Editor Homer Smith...................................Business Manager The ‘‘Log start wishes to thank all those who cooperated by typing, donating write-ups. and helping in many other ways. — 50 — MER-HI STAFF Seated, left to right '. Lauren Cousins. Donald Weaver, Letha Swingle. Kvelyn White. Alyce Raliold. Standing: Tom Shaffer. Harriet McClain. John Hawthorne. Editor ...... Co-Editor - . Feature Editor ... Copy Editor -Exchange Editor Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Manager Business Manager - John Hawthorne Evelyn White Alyce Rabold Letha Swingle Harriet McClain Donald Weaver Tom Shaffer Lauren Cousins — 51 — JUNIOR PLAY CAST First row, left to right: I-auren Cousins. Harriet McClain. John Hawthorne. Let ha Swingle. Koselene Kurtanich. Leymoine Barn uni. Second row. Eugene Strosser. Miss Shaner. Marion Guiler. Donna Ringer, Kenneth Bauman. Xot pictured: Esther Winklevoss. “EVERY FAMILY HAS ONE Laura Reardon Reginald Reardon Nana Reardon Marcia Reardon Warry Reardon Penelope Reardon Mrs. James Parker James Parker Sherwin Parker Lily Reardon Essie -Todd Galloway Roselene Kurtanich Leymoine Ha mum Mary Anna Guiler Marion Guiler John Hawthorne Harriet McClain Esther Winklevoss Lauren Cousins Eugene Strosser Letha Swingle Donna Ringer Kenny Bauman On May 21 and 22. 1946. we. as Juniors, presented the three-act comedy. “Every Family Has One.” written by George Batson. The cast, under the skillful supervision of Miss Martha Shaner, presented the best play to be given at Mercer High School in many years. — 52 — SENIOR PLAY CAST First row, left to right. John Hawthorne. Mary Nelson, Marion Guiler. Let ha Swingle. Harriet McClain. Miss Shaner, Lauren Cousins. Second row: David Vegan. Kenneth Bauman, Richard Lukacs, Donald Moose. Paul Moon. Homer Smith. Joe Rochy. Leymoine Barnum. “KYKR SIXCK FAT Mrs. Clover Johnny Clover Mr. Clover Spud Krwin Susan Blake Betsy Krwin Martha Willard Officer Simmons Henry Quinn Lucybelle Lee Preston Hughes Football Players Ksther W’inklevoss John Hawthorne Donald Moose Lauren Cousins Harriet McClain Marion Guiler Letha Swingle Dick Lukacs Leymoine Barnum Mary Nelson David Vogan Kenny Bauman | Homer Smith I Paul Moon [ Joe Bochy November 22 and 23 were chosen as the dates for the presentation of “Ever Since Eve” under the skillful supervision of Miss Martha Shaner. Due to unforseen circumstances, at the last minute David Yogan a Junior, was substituted for Eugene Strosser in his role. — 53 — JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Mercer High School’s annual Junior-Senior Prom was held May 17. PJ46. at the American Legion Hall. The theme of the party was a “Dutch Garden.“ To give this effect, a small garden was arranged before the bandstand. Upon entering the dance floor, one was obliged to walk over a bridge which crossed a small stream In the opposite end of the garden stood a wishing well, surrounded bv tulips. To complete the scene, a white picket fence was placed around the entire garden. During intermission, the girls' trio, Donna Ringer, Sue Kmerv. and Mary Nelson, and the boys’ quartet. George Cook. Bud Miller. Sidney Vanderveen. and John Spons-berger, sang several numbers. Refreshments were then served in the dining room. BAND Seated: Dick King and Wayne Buchanan. First row, left to right: James Idler. Joe Cutler. Bonita Zahniser. Ann Shillito. Maxine Kllis. Donna Ringer. Betty Ann King. Stewart Crill. Jimmy Zahniser. Miss Francis. Snood row. Ronald Wilson. Marianne Hoffman. Joyce Thomas. Doris Stowe. Joan Newton. Patricia Shaffer, Shirley Sealand. Virginia Woods. Ricky Reznor. Third row: Doris Hamilton. Harriet McClain. Fima Guiler. Patricia Perschka. Patty King. Marion Guiler. Ruth Heckathorn. Bernice Ligo. Fourth row: Hill McVVhirter. Hollis Filson. Dick Strosser, Bill Milligan. Dick Marshall. Scott Winder. Danny Neal. Fee Barnum. Melvin Dennison. Fifth row: Bill Figo. Tommv McClain. Jack Barnes. Sidney Vanderveen. Don Weaver. Richard Sattes. Howard Grundy. Paul Mortland . I his year the Mercer High School Hand is composed of fifty-five members, which include five majorettes. The band attended all of our football and basketball games. Also our band presents two concerts yearly. This year our officers are: President ------ Eugene Strosser Vice-President............................Jack Barnes Secretary................................Donald Weaver Librarian - -...........................Dick White Publicity Agent............................Pat Perschka Custodian.................................Bill Wert man 1 he band is under the able direction of Mns Helen Francis. — 56 — MIXED CHORUS First row, left to right-. Shirley Neal. Cornelia McKwen. Mary Stowe. Shirley Sealant!. Martha Stowe. Patricia Shaffer, Krla Mae Bauman. Rebecca Graham. Shirley Shannon. Second row: Amanda White. Klma (iuiler, Betty Taylor. Shirley Smith. Freda Zahniser, Patty King. Koselene Kurtanich. Joyce Kilner. Mildred Cummings. F.velyn White. Jean Shorts. Third row: Patricia Perschka. Mary Jane Semple. Rosemary Jennings. Marion (iuiler. Donna Ringer. Ruth Ileckathorne, Bernice Ligo, Jean White. Regina Hogan. Mary Nelson. Betty Ann King. Fourth row. Ralph Campbell. Joanne Brown. Mary Kllen Kelso. Shirley Callahan. Nina Smith. Betty Lou Peters. Virginia Pyle. Patricia Yeager, Ruth Tait. David Vogan. Richard Hanahan. Fifth row: Jack Ringer. John Brest. Robert McKay, James Kemp. Bill Ligo. Paul Mortland. Robert Brautigan. David Foltz. Donald Cutler. Lee Barnum. Harold Miller. Richard Marshall. Robert Klingensmith, Howard Grundy, William Henderson, Harold Baker. Sidney Vanderveen. Jack Barnes. Mike Ringer, Merle Day. Dave Clark. — 57 — GIRLS’ CHORUS First row, Ujt to right; Mary Stowe. Shirley Sealand. Virginia Woods. Mary Forrester. Shirley Callahan, Mary Swickard, Martha Stowe, Cornelia Me FI wen. Kleanor Rodawalt. Second row: Marion Guiler. Mary Nelson. Patricia Shaffer. Ruth 1 leckathorne. Bernice I.igo, Shirley Neal. Krla Mae Bauman. Betty Ann King. Betty Lou Wharton. Third row: Ruth Tail, Kvelyn White. Julia Bochy, Jean Shorts. Joyce Winder. Jean White. Shirley Smith. Nina Smith. Roselene Kurtanich. Joyce Kilner. Fourth row. Mary Jane Semple. Shirley Shannon. Rosemary Jennings. Joanne Browne. Betty Taylor, Freda Zah-niser, Elma Guiler, Patty King. Jane Miller. Fifth row. Virginia Pyle. Betty Peters. .Mildred Cummings. Regina Hogan. Patricia Veager, Shirley Graham. Amanda White. Mary Ellen Kelso. Patricia Perschka. Donna Ringer. — 58 — BOYS’ CHORUS first row, left to right: Robert Brautigam. David Foltz. Richard Ilanahan. John Brest. Bill Ligo, Bill Milligan. Donald Cutler. Jack Ringer. Second row: Merle Day. Bill Henderson. Harold Baker. Sidney Vanderveen. Howard Grundy. Dirk Sattes. Paul Mortland. Harold Miller. — 59 — FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA First row, left to right: Earl Sealand. Harold Palmer. Ralph Riggs. Albert I'rey. Robert Brautigan. Mr. Bartges. Stroud row: Gaylord Munnell. Dale Redfoot, Don Gill, Tom Weaver. Robert Lucas. Norris Pyle. Walter Miller. Paul Weinel. Victor Zigo. Third row: Donald Pearson. Bill Thompson. Don Parker. Harold Miller, Bob King. Bill Pizor, Scott Winder. Tom Kirby. Fourth row Wallace Guy. Richard Struthers. Don Shaffer. Carl Kloos. George Wright. lai.Mont Miller. Fed Davis. Fifth row: Walter Darraugh. Albert Lengel. Merle Day. Harold Baker. Joe Lizzie. George Parker. Paul Struthers. Charles Pyle. The officers of the F. F. A. for the 1946-47 year were: President...................................Karl Sealand Vice-President.................................Carl Kloos Secretary..................................Albert Lengel Treasurer..................................George Parker Reporter ------- La Mont Miller The F- F. A. garden produced about fifty bushels of tomatoes last summer. About forty members are in the F. F. A. at the present time. In December four seniors put in their applications for Keystone Farmer and received the degree in January. At the present time all senior F. F. A. boys hold the Keystone Farmer degree. Three members have placed in the State Project contest. George Parker placed six in sheep; LaMont Miller placed nine in sheep; James Woods placed thirteen in beef cattle The Mercer Cross-Roads Chapter F. F. A. placed third in the county. — 60 — HOME ECONOMICS CLUB First- row, left to right: Ruth Large, Virginia Woods. Mary Forrester. Florence Murdock. Isabelle Smith. Shirley Ramsey. Doris Ferry. Helen Brocious. Mrs. I-aughrey. Second row: Patty Shaffer, Barbara I.angdon, Marie Quimby, Agnes Milan, Ksther (Hunt. Alice Brandt. Julia Bochy, Klizabeth Anthony. Inez Jennings, Bertha Emery. Third row: Joan Newton, Betty laylor. Ruth 'Fait, Bonita Jennings, Nancy Kloos. Klizabeth Cozad. Joan Parker. Delores Smith. Joyce Winder. ourth row: Doris Stowe, Ann Shillito, Jane Miller, Pat Yeager, Amanda White, Helen Smith. Freda Zahniser, Martha Steen. Doris Thompson. Forty girls who were sored bv Mrs. Laughrey. year’s officers are: interested in Home Econmics organized the Home Economics Club, spon-Meetings are held semi-monthly in the Home Economics room. This President -Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Reporter - Shirley Ramsey Dolores Smith Frances Anion Dolores Smith To improve the state of our treasury we served luncheons to the teachers at noon. In hunting season, the F. F. A. boys suggested they would furnish the game if we would prepare the dinner for them- About ninety members of the two clubs enjoyed a wonderful evening. — 61 — BOND AND STAMP COMMITTEE Left to right Roselene Kurtanich. Alyce Kabold. Harriet McClain. — 62 — FOOTBALL SQUAD Front row, left to right: Mike Ringer, Kenneth Bauman. James Bain, Robert King, Thomas Shaffer, Richard Marshall, Joe Bochy. Paul Moon, Richard Lukacs. Back row: Homer Smith, I.ymoine Barnum, I'.ugene Strosser. Robert McKay. These are the boys who did most of the playing this year. The line, which did a very good job. was composed of Dick Lukacs at left end: Paul Moon at left tackle: Dick Marshall or Joe Bochy at left guard; Loin Shaffer at center; Bob King or Jim Bain at right guard: Ken Bauman at right tackle, and Mike Ringer at right end. The backfield, which was composed of all Seniors, had Lee Barnum at quarter-back; Bob McKay at left half-back; Homer Smith at right-halfback; and Kugene Strosser at fullback. Although the team will lose 8 senior members, there will still be a good nucelus for a fine squad next year. FOOT BALL TEAM first row. left to ri fyf • Ralph Sattes. William Barber. 'Fed Shillito. William Crawford. Robert Klingensmith, Donald ( ill. Walter Livermore. Second row. Mike Ringer. Kenneth Bauman. James Bain, Robert King. Thomas Shaffer. Dick Marshall. Joe Bochy. Paul Moon. Dick Lukacs. Third row: Coach Hoffman. Dick Strosser. Tommy Anion. Leymoine Barnum. Homer Smith. Kugene Strosser. Richard Long. Robert McKay. Richard McWhirter, Wayne Buchannan. Although this year was only our second one for playing football, the team did very well. The home games were played at Grove City. Being surpassed only by Sharpsville and Hickory. Mercer had the third best record in the county. The team won the first three games. Kmlenton 20-0; Shenango 10-7. and a very tough Mill-creek 6-0. The first game l°st was Franklin 38-0. In the next two games we beat Clarion, an undefeated team until then. 12-7 and Brookfield 13-0. The last two with Bessemer and Union were dropped 20-0 and 13-7- In general, the team showed some all-round good football. -—66 — FOOTBALL QUEEN Donna Ringer Marv Uelson Jean Shorts first row: Ralph Saties, Jim Redic. Dick Long. Bob McKay, Lee Barnum. Ralph Campbell. Second row: Mr. Barlett. Carl Kloos. Paul Moon. Mike Ringer. Don Weaver. Dick Lukacs. Mr. Hoffman. Mercer not only won the title in the five team county circuit by breaking Sharpsville's 18 game winning streak but also won the Class “B” title. The team was made up of several veteran players and a good reserve from the last year’s Junior Varsity. The record compiled by the team was 18 wins and 5 defeats. The squad loses five seniors. Bob McKay, Paul Moon, Lee Barnum. Dick Lukacs. and Eugene Strosser. team. However. Don Weaver, Mike Ringer, and Jim Redic offer a good promise for next year’s Mercer . 46 Rocky Grove 39 Mercer 48 42 Mercer 32 New Wilmington ..... 28- Mercer ... .50 Sharpsville 45 Mercer 41 Cochranton 35 Mercer 4 1 47 Mercer 45 Meadville 27 Mercer 4 t Rocky Grove 42 Mercer . . 39 Bessemer 38 Mercer 48 .42 Mercer 22 Butler 19 Sharpsville Grove City 45 Mercer 42 Alumni 53 Mercer 69 . 39 Mercer .... . 40 New Wilmington 37 Mercer.. 7 1 33 Mercer 44 Greenville 36 Mercer 41 36 Mercer ... 34 Grove City 36 Mercer 38 42 Mercer 37 Meadville 28 4? 11 ickory Sharpsville Rocky Grove Opponents ....26 Mercer 39 Sharpsville 35 Mercer 4 2 40 Mercer 41 Hickory 47 Mercer 48 41 Mercer 43 Rocky Grove 40 Mercer 982 755 — 68 — JUNIOR VARSITY Seated: Wayne Buchanan, Waller I.iveimore. Second row: Hollis Filson, Richard McKlrath. Tom Amon, Bill McWhirter, Dick Fisher, Dick Strosser. Third row: Jim Adams, John Cochran, led Shillito, Jack. Barnes. Tom Shaffer, Paul Weinel. The Junior Varsity Squad was composed of nine Freshmen, one Sophomore, and four Juniors. The season’s record was thirteen games won and nine lost. The J-V was entered in the Kmlenton tournament, but dropped from competition after losing the second game. The boys show good possibilities for replacing this year’s graduating members. CHEERLEADERS Rosie Amon. Jane Miller. Donald Cutler. Mary Nelson. — 70 — Autographs — 72 —