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

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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 —

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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 —

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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 —