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

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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.

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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 —