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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1948 volume:

Our Friend with the hoofs is ‘designed’ to show the combined faults of the class. The pictures are exaggerated slightly and are only intended to add a little humor through the passing years. — • — DEDICATION We, the graduating class of 1948, dedicate this book to those who have given their time, trouble, and talents to preserving our American way of life. TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty Seniors Underclassmen Activities Music Sports Autographs OUR LEADER H. A. KRALL B.S., Albright M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh FACULTY L. O. HOFFMAN Coach P. 0. D., Mathematics B.S., Slippery Rock State Teachers’ College LILLIAN SEMPLE English A.B., Westminster College University of Wisconsin RAYMOND BROWN Biology Boys’ Gym and Health B.S., Slippery Rock JAMES A. PATTERSON Mathematics A.B., Westminster College M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh RICHARD KANE Science B.S., Mansfield State Teachers College HARRY BARTGES Vocational Agriculture M.S., Penn State College MARJORIE AMY Secretary JANET McGINNIS Civics, History A.B., Thiel College Pennsylvania State College 8 FACULTY LUCILLE KIEL English A.B., Westminster College HELEN FRANCIS Music B.M., Wesminster College ELIZABETH BYERS Physical Education, Health Slippery Rock State Teachers College ELIZABETH L. ALBERTY MARGARET L. LAUGHREY R. N. Millard Fillmore Hospital Buffalo, New York Home Economics B.S., University of Minnesota THELMA HOOVLER Commercial Subjects B.S. Commerce, Grove City College WILLIAM P. McADOO Civics, History, Science A. B., University of Pittsburgh Mansfield College MARTHA WALKER French, Latin A.B., Grove City College 9 Important Dates In Our High School Life September 2 October 11 First Football game October 17 November 20 and 21. . Senior Class Play November 26 Sadie Hawkins dance December 2 First Basketball game December 17 December 23 . . . . Beginning of Christmas vacation December 29 February 27 February 29 March 5 March 19 Junior Class party April 9 Freshman Class party April 29 and 30 Junior Class play May 7 May 20 Last day of school for Seniors May 21 May 23 Baccalaureate May 28 Commencement Last day of school May 31 Senior Trip to Washington SENIORS FRANCES AMON Here is a girl cute and beguiling. She’s always full of fun. Whenever she’s seen she’s always smiling, She keeps many a guy on the run. JAMES BAIN Jim is interested in sweet little lasses He keeps everyone on the run. All of his time is spent riding around town, He’s jolly and has so much fun. HAROLD BAKER “Red” is tall and husky With an alumna he goes. He may be strong, but I’ll bet She really keeps him on his toes. JACK BARNES Jack sings tenor in chorus, He’s jolly and full of fun. Instead of studying, he spends his time Keeping teachers on the run. “Don’t Take My Penny” Mixed Chorus 4 Band 1-2 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Home Economics Club 3 Refreshment Committee Chairman 2-3 Football 2-3-4 Prom Decoration Committee Party Decoration Committee 1-2-3-4 Track Meet Transfer from Warren 3 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Boys’ Chorus 3-4 Band 4 Football 3-4 Baccalaureate Chorus 3 Candlebearer 3 “Don’t Take My Penny” Mixed Chorus 1-3-4 Boys’ Chorus 1-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Midwest Band 2-3-4 Junior Varsity Basketball 2-3 Boys’ Quartette 1-3-4 Varsity 4 12 SENIORS MARIE BARTGES Marie just came to Mercer this year, All ready she’s made her fame. She’s so quiet if anything goes wrong, She couldn’t be to blame. CHARLES BLACK “Chuckie” is a little boy, But oh, how big in heart, Whenever there is a play or party, He’s always ready to do his part. MARIANNE BOYD “Minnie” is cute and Petite, She’s really a nice little lass, In knitting and sewing, the things she makes Go to the head of their class. SHIRLEY CALLAHAN Shirley is a witty gal, She works at the A P Some one just whispered in our ear That a nurse she wants to be. Transfer from Ulysses 4 Mixed Chorus 4 “Don’t Take My Penny” Band 1 Junior Varsity Basketball 1-2 Football Manager 2-3 Stage Crew 4 Prom Decoration Committee “Don’t Take My Penny” “We Shook the Family Tree” Mer-Hi Staff 4 Mer-Hi Reporter 1-2-3 Class Treasurer 4 Band 1 Home Economics Club 1 “We Shook the Family Tree” Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 3 Secretary 3 Prompter 3 Home Economics Club 1 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 SENIORS RALPH CAMPBELL “Pete” is very quiet and shy, He never has much to say. He’s one of those athletic types, In our sports he loves to play. DAVID CLARK David is one of our working lads, He clerks at a local store, And when you want to buy only a little He’ll try to sell you more. JANE CORYEA Jane drives a brand new car. And she sports a new diamond ring. The boy she goes with is named Paul, To get married is quite the thing. MILDRED CUMMINGS Mert’s one of our farm girls, She is cute and shy. The way she has roped in David Has caught everybody’s eye. “Don’t Take My Penny” Mixed Chorus 3-4 Treasurer 2 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Boys’ Chorus 4 County Chorus 3-4 District Chorus 4 Mer-Hi Singers 3 Mer-Hi Reporter 3 Class Basketball 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Girls’ Chorus 4 Mer-Hi Reporter 3-4 Home Economics Club 1-4 Make-up Committee 3 Property Committee 4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4 Home Economics Club 1 Prom Decoration Committee Usher for Plays 14 SENIORS MARIAN CUTLER Whenever there's a job to do Marian's right there. She helps with all our parties And is always on the square. JANE EPERTHENER Janie is a new girl here, To make friends she had no trouble. She's always laughing and always joking, Her worries fly away like a bubble. MICHAEL FABIAN Mickey is a little fellow, Studious and quiet, Though when with his pals He can really cause a riot. HAZEL FOSTER Hazel is so very quiet, You would hardly know she wfas there. She likes her subjects and studies hard, And passes her tests fair and square. Mixed Chorus 1-2 Girls' Chorus 1-2 Band 2-3 Property Committee 3-4 Make-up Committee 4 Prom Program Committee Game Refreshments Mixed Chorus 4 Girls’ Chorus 4 Transfer from Penn High 4 Usher for Senior Play Stage Crew' 3-4 “We Shook the Family Tree Home Economics Club 1-4 Bond and Stamp Committee Class Basketball 1 Class Volleyball 1 15 SENIORS REBECCA GRAHAM Becky’s our warbler. She’s little, cute, and fair. She talks about being a nurse, She and Davy make a good pair. REGINA HOGAN Jeanie is jolly and lots of fun, Without a care through the day she goes. But when it comes to reciting her lesson It would surprise you how much she knows. CLAIR HOUSTON Clair is handsome and friendly, He always has a smile on his face. If he is wanted, he’s not to be found, He might be most any place. LUTHER JAILLET Luther came to us from Hickory, He made himself quite at home. We hear he is an expert driver And is always on the roam. “We Shook the Family Tree” Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-4 Girls’ Trio 2-3-4 Girls’ Ensemble 2 Mer-Hi Singers 3 Home Economics Club 1 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4 Class Basketball 1-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-3-4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Secretary 2 Treasurer 3 Transfer from Hickory 3 Class Basketball 3 FFA Basketball 4 Secretary of FFA 4 16 SENIORS JAMES KEMP Jim is a barrel of fun, He seems to be quite a riot. If you think he can’t keep you cheerful You really should let him try it. BETTY ANN KING Betty always gets a part in our plays, That girl really can act. But they tell us she’ll be a nurse And that really is a fact. BOB KING Bob is such a lively guy, He changed his girl every week. They say that he really enjoys Dancing cheek to cheek. ROBERT KLINGENSMITH Nevet judge a book by its cover, The old, old rhyme did say. The author surely when he wrote it Must have been looking “quiet” Bob’s way. “Don’t Take My Penny” “We Shook the Family Tree Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Boys’ Quartette 4 Mer-Hi Staff County Chorus 3 “Don’t Take My Penny” “We Shook the Family Tree” Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus 2-3-4 Secretary 1-4 Mer-Hi Staff Majorette 1-2-3-4 Entertainment Committee 2-3 Football 3-4 Junior Varsity Basketball 1-2 Prom Decoration Committee Party Decoration Committee 1-2- 3-4 Football 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Boys’ Chorus 4 Class Basketball 2-3-4 17 SENIORS CARL KLOOS Carl is a Keystone Farmer, In farming he goes to the head of the class. He is always cheerful and friendly, We all know his success will last. WALTER LIVERMORE Walt is short and good looking, He plays on the basketball team. He is always ready to.-take a joke, Hooray for “Sealand” is his theme. RICHARD MARSHALL Dick changes his girls so. often, We can’t say just who she is. He’s one of the fellows in our quartette, At singing tenor he’s a whiz. RICHARD LONG Rich is such an all-around guy, He’s always in on the fun. You can hear his laugh all over the room, He keeps the teachers on the run. Junior Varsity 2 Varsity 3-4 Stage Crew 4 Keystone Farmer 4 FFA President 4 FFA Vice-President FFA Reporter 2 Slippery Rock Judging Contest 2-3-4 Junior Varsity 1-2-3 Varsity 4 Football Manager 1-2-3 “Don’t Take My Penny” “We Shook the Family Tree” Band 1-2-3 Boys’ Quartette 3-4 County and District Choruses 3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Boys’ Chorus 4 Football 2-3-4 � ao. Junior Varsity 1-2 Varsity 3-4 Football 3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Librarian 4 18 SENIORS HAROLD MILLER Chub’s hair is brown and curly, His clothes are always neat. He’s just the kind of guy That any girl would like to meet. WALTER MILLER Walt is very quiet, He doesn’t have much to say. But when he’s with some boys, He isn’t at all that way. LUCEILLE MOON We have to look up to Lucy, She’s one girl that is really tall, She works very hard and is a good student, With Dick she likes to roam the hall. CHARLENE MOORE A shy little country miss, Who dates a fellow named Clair, She’s always neat and friendly, And her complexion is oh, so fair. Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Boys’ Chorus 2-3-4 Football 4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 FFA 1-2-3 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Stage Crew 3-4 Slippery Rock Judging Contest 2-3-4 FFA 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-4 Class Volleyball 1 Home Economics Club 1 Class Volleyball 1 Class Basketbal 1-4 Home Economics Club lr2-3 Usher for Play 4 19 SENIORS SHIRLEY NEAL Shirley’s a dainty and sweet little girl, She gives the boys the run-a-round. If you’re in the dumps and need some cheer, A jollier girl can not be found. TORBETT PERRINE Toby is really the clown of the class, He’s always got something to say. If you’re feeling blue, he’ll make you laugh, Any time of night or day. BETTY LOU PETERS “Pete” is tall and slim, Just as cute as she can be. She’s going to be a nurse, And that’s the truth, honestly! BILL PIZOR Bill is really a quiet young lad, He’ll spend his life on a farm. To work right with Mother Nature Will surely do him no harm. “Don’t Take My Penny” Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4 Mer-Hi Reporter 4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Treasurer 1 Prom Decoration and Program Transfer from Stoneboro 3 Band 4 District Band 4 Mer-Hi Reporter “Don’t Take My Penny” Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Souvenir Committee Chairman 3 Game Refreshments Mer-Hi Reporter Stage Crew 3 FFA Basketball 1 FFA 1-2-3-4 20 SENIORS NORRIS PYLE Norris is one of our Future Farmers He’s always ready to lend a hand. He’ll be close to our terra ferma Caring for and tilling the land. VIRGINIA PYLE Ginner is pretty, lively, and gay, Her boyfriend’s name is Mont. Probably she’ll be married next summer, What more could any girl want? JAMES REDIC When someone mentions food He's Johnny on the spot. Jim’s a musician in our band; He plays trumpet sweet and hot. MILO RINGER We hear they call him “Shorty”, Though we will never know why. The girls can never seem to get him No matter how hard they try. FFA 1-2-3-4 Usher for Play 3 “Don’t Take My Penny” “We Shook the Family Tree” Mixed Chorus 3-4 Girls’ Chorus 3-4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Stamp and Bond Committee Band 1 “We Shook the Family Tree” Varsity 1-2-3-4 District Band 1-2 Band 1-2-4 Mer-Hi Staff Log Staff Chairman Entertainment Committee 4 “Don’t Take My Penny” Mixed Chorus 3-4 Mer-Hi Singers 3 County Chorus 3 Football 2-3-4 Varsity 1-2-3 Log Staff 21 SENIORS SHIRLEY RAMSEY Shirley is a Leesburg gal, Bubbling over with vim. She took Home Economics to cook and sew That a man she someday might win. THOMAS SHAFFER For his mother he would run errands, For the neighbor’s he’d cut the grass. In fact, Tom would do most anything For the good of the Senior Class. SHIRLEY SHANNON Shirley is a literary lass, She’s always looking for a story. For the success of our Mer-Hi To her must go much of the glory. DOLORES SMITH Smitty’s one of our few girls Who has caught herself a man. She got a ring for Christmas, Now she’s really begun to plan. Class Basketball 1 FHA 1-2-3-4 Usher 4 Ticket Committee 3-4 PFHA Convention 2 Class President 2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Junior Varsity 1-2-3 Varsity 4 Band 1-2 Mer-Hi Staff Log Staff “Don’t Take My Penny” “W’e Shook the Family Tree” Mer-Hi Staff Log Staff Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4 Stamp and Bond Committee County Chorus 4 “Don’t Take My Penny” Mer-Hi Reporter 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Girls’ Chorus 4 Librarian 2-3-4 Home Economics Club 1-2-3 22 SENIORS NINA SMITH Nina is one of our dependable girls, Smart, blond, and lots of fun. If anyone has a job to do, Nina will always get it done. RICHARD STRUTHERS Richard is as bashful as can be, He finds enjoyment in farming. To say that he will be successful Is by no means alarming. DAVID VOGAN David’s one of our brainy boys, He also sings baritone. After a party or a game He always takes Berky home. DONALD WEAVER Doc is the bright boy of our class, The answers he always knows. When he plays basketball with his team, “Way up” the score always goes. “Don’t Take My Penny” Mixed Chorus 1-2-3 Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3 Mer-Hi Staff Class Basketball 1-3-4 Class Volleyball 1-3-4 Entertainment Committee Chairman 1 Property Committee 4 FFA Basketball 2-3-4 FFA 1-2-3-4 FFA Treasurer 3 Transfer from Upper Darby 3 “Don’t Take My Penny” “We Shook the Family Tree” Mer-Hi Reporter 4 State, District, and County Choruses ' Mixed Chorus 3-4 Boys’ Quartette 3-4 Log Staff “Don’t Take My Penny” “We Shook the Family Tree” Varsity 2-3-4 Log Staff Mer-Hi Staff 3-4 Band 1-2-3 District Band 2 Homecoming Chairman 23 SENIORS BILL WERTMAN Bill never gets up on time, He always seems to be late. If someday he would come early The cause would have to be fate! PAUL WEINEL Paul is so innocent looking, You would think he was very quiet, But when he gets in a crow’d He really causes a riot. DICK WHITE Dick is a bright young lad, As handsome as can be. We know he’s liked by one and all, He’ll be a success, believe me. HELEN WILLIAMS Helen speaks “Le francais”, She recites in P. O. D. She is a jolly person, And is always busy as a bee. Mixed Chorus 4 Band 1-2-3-4 District Band 4 Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football and Basketball Manager 4 Junior Varsity 1-2-3 FFA Basketball 4 FFA 1-2-3-4 Stage Crew 3 Slippery Rock Judging Contest 1, 2-3 Transfer from Mt. Pleasant Twp. High School 3 Band 3-4 Class Basketball 3-4 Class Volleyball 3-4 Football 3-4 State FFA Band 3 Ticket Chairman for Play 4 Mer-Hi Staff Mixed Chorus 1-4 Girls’ Chorus 1-4 Usher 3 Home Economics Club 1 Cafeteria 1-2-3-4 Log Poems 24 SENIORS SCOTT WINDER Scott is really lots of fun, He’s lively around his pals. They say he will be a farmer, He isn’t interested in the gals. COMMENCEMENT THEME “Preserving Our American Way of Life” CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Blue and Gold American Beauty Rose CLASS MOTTO “Still waters run no mills.” SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Freshmen! It sounded almost like a magic word. On September 6, 19-4-1. eighty-six bewildered boys and girls began their first year of high school. We were really initiated, and hair and lipstick were everywhere. On October 2i , 1944, we held a class meeting under the direction of Mr. Connor. The following officers were elected: President............................Donald Weaver Vice-President.......................Thomas Shaffer Secretary............................ Betty Ann King Treasurer...............................Shirley Neal Our first class party was Jive Junction” held in May. We received much praise and were well satisfied. The last day was spent at Conneaut Lake Park. Having overcome all the difficulties, we were Sophomores and started with much more confidence. The first meeting was held under the guidance of Mr. Connor, Mrs. Keil, and Mrs. Hoovler. The officers elected were: President ...................... Thomas Shaffer Vice-President ................ Milo Ringer Secretary ........... . Clair Huston Treasurer ----------------- —.... Ralph Campbell This year we called oar party Bobby Sox Parade .” It was a real success. IPor oar Bast day we trawled to Conneaut Lake Park. 'The fliewior year rolled around, and ewryone started with great hope and ambition-. By this time we were well acquainted with each ■other,, and the following officers were elected: President . .. . .. Vice-President Secretary ....... Treasurer . . . . Thomas Shaffer . ©avid Vogan Shirley Callahan Clair Huston SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The big event of the year was the ordering and receiving of our class rings. We were so proud! We held our class party, “Winter Wonderland,” on January 24. For our class play, “Don’t Take My Penny,” held on April 24 and 25 we received much praise. The Junior-Senior Prom was the last big event. As vacation came to a close, we began our final year of high school on September 2, 1947. For this year we needed capable, hard-working officers, and the officers elected were: President.........................Thomas Shaffer Vice-President.................... Donald Weaver Secretary.........................Betty Ann King Treasurer.........................Marianne Boyd Since our party was held the first of the year, we appointed committees immediately. It was called “Harvest Moon” and held on October 17, 1947. This went over big, and a good time was had by all. As the last of our dramatic ventures, we produced the play, “We Shook the Family Tree,” on November 20 and 21. It proved to be one of the best plays put on at Mercer High School. With graduation approaching, we realize that there are many memories never to be forgotten. We have received the foundation for our future lives, and we hope that the class of ’48 will long be remembered. —Shirley Callahan. Through the Years with the Class of '48 AS JUNIORS Through the Years with the Class of '48 AS SOPHOMORES LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class, of the city of Learning, county of Instruction, and state of Confusion, being of sound mind and memory do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any will or wills heretofore made by us. First. We direct that all our just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid and satisfied, as soon as it may be convenient after our decease. Second. We give, devise, and bequeath unto each of our three favorite relatives, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen Class, the following momentos of our love for them: To little brother Junior, we leave the responsibility of running the family business. Junior also shall receive the Class Mansion at 200, Upstairs Hall. Our second cousin, Sophomore Class, shall receive our spirit of cooperativeness and our Store of Knowledge. To our nephew, Freshman Class, goes our worldly experience, dignity, and poise. In appreciation for their unlimited services, we leave the directors of our company additional patience and understanding. We give to the children of our relatives the following: Frances Amon leaves the front seats of the class rooms to all other A’s. Jim Bain leaves his seat in P. O. D. class to Bob Paddock. Harold Baker bequeaths his ability to sleep in class to anyone else who can get away with it. Jack Barnes leaves his place in the quartette to Joe Ivers. Marie Bartges leaves her enthusiasm for Home Economics to Doris Thompson. Charles Black left so fast that he forgot to leave anything. Marianne Boyd, with a word of sympathy, leaves the office of Senior treasurer to next year’s victim. To Marie Quimby shall go Shirley Callahan’s ability to cook. Ralph Campbell leaves Mr. Patterson’s jokes to sister Shirley. David Clark thinks he’ll need everything he has but will leave part of his spirit of helpfulness to the underclassmen. Jane Coryea leaves her ability to drive her “blue streak” to anyone who feels that he is capable. Mildred Cummings leaves her pretty brown eyes to Pat King. Marian Cutler leaves her class spirit to Shirley Sealand. With a word of warning, Jane Eperthener leaves her P. O. D. book to Shirley Huey. Michael Fabian leaves his bashfulness to Jake Anderson. Hazel Foster leaves her typing ability to Earla Mae Bauman. To Boneta Zahniser shall go Rebecca Graham’s remarkable ability to concentrate on one guy. Without regrets Regina Hogan gives her Latin book to Nellie Gill. Clair Houston bequeathes his pretty smile to Sam Anderson. Since he has never become attached to it, Luther Jaillet will give his English book to Bob Philson. Jim Kemp leaves solid geometry to any other “dense” student that will struggle with it. Betty Ann King gives her baton, beat up as it is, to Joanne Jaillet. Bob King leaves his good times at school to his brother John. Bob Klingensmith leaves the temptation to skip school to anyone who likes detention hall. Carl Kloss leaves his “cowboy” driving to Bill Crawford. Wallace Guy shall inherit Walt Livermore’s “farmer’s walk.” Rich Long bequeathes his experiences with P. O. D. to Joe Ivers. Rich Marshall gives his place in the quartette to Richard Hanahan. Jack Petro shall receive Harold Miller’s curly hair. Walter Miller leaves his good times in Agriculture class to Laddie Persch. Luceille Moon regretfully leaves an underclassman. Charlene Moore leaves her seat in chemistry to anyone who wants it. Shirley Neal leaves her gossip-finding ability to the next gossip editor of the Mer-Hi. Torbett Perrine bequeathes his band seat to anyone who can play off key and the wrong notes at the same time. Rosie Amon shall receive Betty Lou Peter’s athletic form. Bill Pizor leaves his good times in Agriculture class to Jake Anderson. Norris Pyle gives his ability to do nothing to whoever wants it. Virginia Pyle leaves her nice personality to Esther Glunt. Jim Redic bequeathes his chair in the band to Bill Milligan. Wayne Buchanan falls heir to the towering height of Mike Ringer. Shirley Ramsey leaves the front seat in the school bus to Jo Anne Hawthorne and Doris Yeager. Tom Shaffer gives the center football position to anyone with a thick skull. Shirley Shannon bequeathes to Pat Shaffer her struggles with the Mer-Hi. Dolores Smith leaves her giggles to Joanne Hood. Nina Smith leaves her skillful driving to the “Dodgers” of Mercer. Richard Struthers leaves the office of FFA treasurer to Vic Zigo. David Vogan gives his place in the quartette to Jack Ringer. Don Weaver leaves his curly hair to John Milan. Holly Filson shall receive Paul Weinel’s battered cue stick. Bill Wertman, a lover of P. O. D. wanted to take his book with him, but Mr. Hoffman wouldn’t allow it. Dick White leaves his bashfulness to Tom Amon. Helen Williams leaves her hectic lab experiences to anyone who will risk them. Scott Winder leaves his broken test tubes in chemistry lab to Bob Philson. In Witness Whereof, the Senior Class, the testator, have set our hand and seal hereto this last day of school in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. SENIOR ACTIVITY STUDENT NICKNAME AMBITION PET PEEVE Prances Amon.........Frannie Jim Bain.............Scotty Harold Baker ........Red .. Jack Barnes...........Smell . Marie Bartges .......Marie Chuck Black ..........Chuck Marianne Boyd .......Minnie Shirley Callahan .....Shirl . Ralph Campbell..........Pete . . David Clark................Dave . Jane Coryea............Jane . Mildred Cummings ...Mert . Marian Cutler........Marian Jane Eperthener.......Janie . Michael Fabian.......Micky Hazel Foster...............Haze . . Rebecca Graham.......Becky . Regina Hogan ........Jeanne Clair Houston ........Tuby . . Luther Jaillet........Luther . Jim Kemp..............Schmo . Betty Ann King........Liz Bob King ............Les . .. Bob Klingensmith . . . .Klink . . Carl Kloos ...........Buck . . Walter Livermore . .. .Lefty . . Richard Long..........Rich . . nurse.................... machinist ............... farmer.................... be an admiral............. home economics specialist machinist ............... to own a Cadillac........ nurse..................... white collar job......... department store manager art school................ nurse..................... nurse..................... secretary ................ mechanical engineer .... secretary ................ nurse..................... nurse..................... radio technician.......... farmer.................... foreign correspondent . .. nurse..................... electrician .............. advertising .............. farmer..................... coach .................... travel around the country .. . .front seat at school ----typing . .. .teachers that won’t let me sleep in class ....being called “Smell” . .. .cowboy pictures ... .school .. . .being class treasurer ....hill-billy music ....people who tease me because I’m small .. . .crazy drivers .. . .studying P. O. D. . . . .people who call me Myrtle . .. .people who buy a candy bar with a $5 bill . .. .waiting on people . .. .winter ____P. O. D. ----typing . .. .showoffs . ...P. 0. D. . .. .women drivers .. . .winter and icy roads .. . .candy wrappers ... .women . .. .quiet people ... . Ag class . .. .women who comb their hair in public .. . .women SENIOR ACTIVITY STUDENT NICKNAME AMBITION PET PEEVE Richard Marshall......Dick . Harold Miller.........Chub . Walter Miller.........Walt . Lucille Moon ..........Lucy . Charlene Moore........Char . Shirley Neal..........Neal . Torbett Perrine.......Toby . Betty Lou Peters......Pete . . Bill Pizor............Bill . . Norris Pyle...........Norris Virginia Pyle.........Ginner Shirley Ramsey........Ramsey Jim Redic.............Fleet . Milo Ringer...........Mike . Tom Shaffer...........Eagle Shirley Shannon.......Shirley Dolores Smith ........Smitty Nina Smith............9a ... Richard Struthers . . . .Strud . David Vogan ..........Speed Don Weaver............Doc . . Paul Weinel...........Weinie Bill Wertman..........Bill . . Dick White ...........Dick . Helen Williams........Willie Scott Winder..........Scotty to be as bright as Patterson mortician ................... machinist ................... nurse........................ seamstress .................. nurse........................ travel ...................... nurse........................ farming...................... farmer....................... secretary ................... get through school........... architect.................... chemical engineer............ engineer .................... secretary ................... seamstress................... to travel around the world . . farmer....................... chemist...................... chemist...................... live out west on a ranch to sail the world ........... mechanical engineer.......... nurse........................ farmer....................... .....chorus .....teachers who don’t allow gum chewing .....lab .....two-timing boys .....P. O. D. .....cigar smoke .....drunken drivers .....cigarette smoke .....women drivers .....crazy drivers .....people who ask me when I’ll get married .....waiting for the bus .....“Harry” .....arguments .....not allowed to sleep in P. O. D. class .....riding a school bus (with little brats) .....study halls .....stubborn, contemptible, mean people .....getting up in the morning .....Walt Whitman’s poetry .....getting up in the morning .....Ag .....“William” .....little brats .....snobbish people .....empty gas tank CO CO BABY DAYS 36 $ JUNIOR CLASS First Row, left to right:—Twila Clark, Patty Reeher, Freda Thomas, Erla Mae Bauman, Shirley Sealand, Marian Swartz, Betty Hancock, Pat Shaffer, Eleanor Rodowalt, Cornelia McEwen, Mary Stowe. Second Row:—Lilian Christy, Harry Barner, Donald Parker, Robert Paddock, Charles Amos, Royce Waha, Lewis Persch. Richard Hanahan, Wallace Guy, Glen Wilson, Maurice Peters. Third Row:—Paul Crispen, Patty King, Helen Margargee, Doris Hamilton, Bernice Davis, Maxine Ellis, Dorothy D’Angio, Marian Bush, Jean White, Dorothy McCall, Marilyn McConnell, Melvin Dennison. Fourth Row:—Shirley Smith, Freda Zahniser, Amanda White, Pat Yeager, Shirley Zahniser, Mary McCullough, Virginia Weaver, Mary Ellen Kelso, Martha Steen, Elma Guiler. Fifth Row:—Bill Ligo, Ted Royle, Jim Emery, Bob Thompson, Guy Cousins, Bill Milligan, Sam Anderson, Jesse Anderson, Dwight Moose, Don Cutler. Sixth Row:—Tom McClain, Bill Crawford, Howard Grundy, Don Shaffer, James Woods, James McQueen, Robert Purvis, John Milan, George Wright, Richard Sattes. 38 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 2, 1945, ninety nervous and excited freshmen entered through the portals of Mercer High School. After much deliberation, we selected these class officers: President............................ Howard Grundy Vice-President...........................Guy Cousins Secretary................................Patti King Treasurer................................Pat Shaffer On April 26, we held our first class party, “Starlight Inn.” We believed it was good for a first attempt. On the last day of school, we went to Kennywood Park. The next September we met again to steer our way through sophomore year. We elected these officers to light the way: President............................Guy Cousins Vice-President......................Melvin Dennison Secretary.....................................Freda Zahniser Treasurer...........................Gerald Gibson After a great deal of speculation, we held our second party, “Shamrock Shanty.” It was a big success. On the last day, we went to Con-neaut Lake Park. At the beginning of our junior year we were beginning to get used to high school and to like it a little better. Again we had the task of picking officers. They were: President.....................................Guy Cousins Vice-President.....................Howard Grundy Secretary..................Mary Jane McCullough Treasurer.....................................Pat Shaffer Our class party, a good one, was held on March 19. We called it “The Gay Nineties Revue.” We got our rings this year. Our class play “Those Websters,” was well received and a great success. —Howard Grundy. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row, left to right:—Rosie Amon, Doris Stowe, Joan Newton, Minnette Rucker, Mary Swickard, Louise Trump, Virginia Hite, Elma Likens, Virginia Woods, Ruth Large, Marie Quinby, Doris Yeager, Elaine Simmons. Second Row:—Bill Yeager, Bernadine Peters, Nina Cousins, Elizabeth Anthony, Elizabeth Cozard, Joann Hawthorne, Joan Parker, Bill Thompson, Jim McCullough, Harold Peters, Ronald Wilson, Frederick Reznor, Wayne Buchanan, Albert Urey. Third Row:—Ernest Bice, Agnes Milan, Esther Glunt, Joan Hood, Julia Bochy, Doris Ferry, Alice Brandt, Bertha Emery, Ann Shillito, Barbara Langdon, Doris Fox, Garnet Noble, Carl Miller. Fourth Row:—Robert Brautigan, Nancy Kloos, Inez Jennings, Bonita Jennings, Helen Smith, Joyce Winder, Isabelle Fury, Lou Wasser, David Foltz, Richard McElrath, Richard Strosser, Dale Redfoot, Hollis Filson, Johnny Johnson. Fifth Row:—Harold Palmer, Bill McWhirter, Harry Spindler, Dick Fisher, Merle Daye, John Cochran, Dave Lucas, Tom Amon, Lee Cole, Blaine Best, Harry Hodge, Jim Knapp, Victor Zigo. 40 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY “Open your books, please, to September, nineteen forty-seven. We read that the class of ’50 emerged victorious, and with only a small loss, from the war against the combined forces of English, Latin, civics, general science, and algebra. After a few months spent recuperating from the events of the terrific struggle, they came joyously back to Mercer High. How different it must have seemed from the horrible first week of the year before! After a few minutes spent renewing friendships in home-rooms, they set out, schedules in hand, seeking new worlds to conquer. They found in plane geometry, biology, world history, English, Latin, and general business, the stern joy that a warrior feels in foemen worthy of his steel. “But in spite of these terrific opponents, they found time for other activities. Besides chorus and orchestra, there were three main activities, and to get back to our work, what were they Edward?” “Uh—a, football, basketball, and the class party,” stammered Edward, suddenly aroused from pleasant dreams. “Yes, Edward, and of course you know there were ten sophomores on the ’48 football squad. Margaret, can you tell us how many sophomores are playing varsity basketball?” “Two, and six on the junior varsity. And, of course, they’re all swell players.” “Now, Anne, can you tell us about the class party?” “Ah—the party was held on March 5, and was organized by the six committees. It was called the Stardust Ball, and it was---------fun!” “And lastly, Mary, can you tell us who were elected Sophomore Class officers?” “Dale Radford, president; Tom Amon, vice-president; Agnes Milan, secretary; Ronald Wilson, treasurer.” “Fine! I can see you all had your lessons today. And for next season, we’ll take the section headed, ‘The Members of the Class of ’50 Become Juniors’.” —Isabelle Furey. 41 FRESHMAN CLASS First Row, left to right:—James Urey, Richard Liston, Walter Barnes, Frank Merchant, Clarence Brawer, Clair Winger, Don Nelson, Russell Moon, Bill King, Joe Cutler, Dick King, Bill Bartges, Tom McAnallen. Second Row, left to right:—Virginia Thompson, Martha Cummings, Betty Bartholomew, Ruth Marcucci, Jane Rogers, Anna Mae Gaines, Esther Webster, Shirley Bittler, Lena Thompson, Nellie Gill, Eleanor Osborne, Betty Yarian, Pat Bain, Mary Miller. Third Row, left to right:—Shirley Campbell, Dotty White, Elizabeth Reno, Mary Catherine Reno, Joyce Thomas, Boneta Zahniser, Norma Smith, Barbara Robinson, Leota Horstman, Mary Grace Snyder, Joanne Fitzgerald, Mary Mayerchak, Joanne Jaillet, Mary Kolb. Fourth Row, left to right:—Joan Woods, June Worley, Peggy Clark, Hazel Walker, Lenora Redmond, Wilda King, Joanne McWhirter, Doris Gawne, Gail Weaver, Louise Polley, Norma Pyle, Bernice Cousins, Joan Amos, Shirley Kagarise, Sherry McKay. Fifth Row, left to right:—David Van Woert, Bud Covert, James McEwen, Gerald Steen, Bob Philson, Darold Hinkson, Harry Perschka, Don Wilson, John Tait, Jim McWilliams, Russell Smith, James Hogan, Robert Jaillet. Sixth Row, left to right:—Duane Auguston, John Amrner, Arthur Brandt, Lawrence Lizzie, Dick Ligo, Jack Petro, Jack Ringer, Bob Clark, David Gordon, Gary Jara, Dale Campbell, Dale Palmer, Bob Hite. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Make way for the “Greenies.” After reporting to wrong classrooms, missing buses, and meeting new teachers and classmates, we finally began to find out the hows and whys of high school life. We elected the following officers to guide us through our Freshman year in high school. President..........Richard Ligo Secretary..........Sherry McKay Vice-President.......John King Treasurer..........Arthur Brandt Our meetings were held under the supervision of our faculty advisors, Mrs. Keil, Mrs. Hoovler, and Mr. Kane, The class party, “April Showers,” was held April 9, and was a complete success. Members of our class are well represented in the school activities of football, basketball, and band. We sincerely hope the Freshmen of next year have as successful a year as we did. —Joanne Jaillet. 42 LOG STAFF Left to right:—Dave Vogan, Don Weaver, Jim Redic, Mike Ringer, Tom Shaffer. Not in picture, Shirley Shannon. Editor............ Assistant Editor . Art Editor........ Sports Editor Literary Editor . . Business Manager . . . Don Weaver . . . Dave Vogan .....Jim Redic . . ’ Mike Ringer Shirley Shannon . . Tom Shaffer MER-HI STAFF Sitting, left to right:—Nina Smith, Don Weaver, Shirley Shannon, Marianne Boyd, and Dick White. Standing:—Miss Semple, Jim Kemp, Jim Redic, Tom Shaffer, Betty Ann King. Editor..............................Shirley Shannon Co-Editor.............................. Dick White Exchange Editor......................Betty Ann King Feature Editors....... Marianne Boyd, Jim Kemp Fashion Editor......................Frances Amon Copy Editor and Typist.................Nina Smith Circulation Manager.............................Tom Shaffer Assistant Circulation Manager.........Donald Cutler Business Manager..................... Don Weaver Faculty Supervisor............................ Miss Semple Copy Supervisor......................Mrs. Hoovler it JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Standing, left to right:—Ralph Campbell, Frances Anion, Jack Barnes, Dolores Smith, Mike Ringer, Betty Lou Peters, Richard Marshall, Shirley Neal, Chuck Black. Sitting:—Virginia Pyle, Marianne Boyd, Don Weaver, Mrs. Walker, Dave Vogan, Betty Ann King, Nina Smith. Not in picture, Shirley Shannon. JUNIOR PLAY Don't Take My Penny a three act comedy by Anne Coulter Martens April 24 and 25, 1947 Director—Mrs. Martha S. Walker Sally........Betty Ann King Norman Porter .... Jack Barnes Penny............Marianne Boyd Caleb......... Richard Marshall Mark................Jim Kemp Mavis............ Virginia Pyle Lydia...................Shirley Shannon Jo Ann...........Dolores Smith Kerry .... ....Don Weaver Greg.............David Vogan Gram........................Nina Smith Monsieur Henri . . . Chuck Black Models:— Claire.....Betty Lou Peters Elsie............Shirley Neal Lucille.........Frances Amon Red...............Ralph Campbell Harrison Day.........Milo Ringer Prompters. . . .Shirley Callahan Mary Jane Semple 46 SENIOR CLASS PLAY Standing, left to right:—Rebecca Graham, Shirley Callahan, Shirley Shannon, Marianne Boyd, Virginia Pyle, Hazel Foster, Miss Semple. Sitting:—Don Weaver, Jim Kemp, Jim Redic, Richard Marshall, Betty Ann King. SENIOR PLAY We Shook the Family Tree a three act comedy by Perry Clark November 20 and 21, 1947 Director—Miss Lillian Semple Hildegarde . . . Shirley Shannon Mr. Dolson...........Don Weaver Mrs. Dolson . . . Shirley Callahan Sally............Betty Ann King Bob.............Jim Redic Jimmy.................Jim Kemp Paige.......... Rebecca Graham Ellie-May.......Marrianne Boyd Jill...............Virginia Pyle Freddie Shermer . . David Vogan Mr. Shermer . . Richard Marshall Mrs. Shermer.......Hazel Foster Prompters. .....Frances Amon Luceille Moon 47 H I I - I I Senior Boys Pass Navy Test; Win College Scholarships Redic and White Choose Pa. Colleges Jim Redic and Dick White have received word that they successfully passed the Navy’s NROTC test. “The Navy Department takes pleasure in informing you that you have been selected by the State Selection Committee as a principal candidate for enrollment in the Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for the term beginning in the fall of 1948,” read a card received by the boys on April 5. Their names have been submitted to the college of their choice. A certain NROTC quota is allowed to each institution, and they won’t know until a later date whether or not their applications have been accepted. The scholarship provides for a four-year course at any college with tuition and books paid for by the government. Fifty dollars a month for expenses is also given. Every summer vacation sees a cruise to a different foreign country. Dick hopes to go to Penn State and take a mechanical engineering course. Jim wants to study architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. The Kilties Play In Assembly The Kilties finally arrived on November 24, and you’ll all agree no doubt that they were well worth waiting for. Their uniaue dress caught the eye of everyone. Everyone was given a vivid picture of the Scots marching to war in their kilts with the Highland war pipes being played in the front lines. The quartet sang several numbers and Donald Ross, second tenor, sang a solo, “The Whiffenpoof song.” Something that really took everyone’s attention was Mr. Nim-fa’s imitation of a 94 year old Highland farmer. The first thing a person thinks of when Scotland is mentioned is the bagpipes. Mr. Nimma played them and walked up and down each aisle playing “0! Susanna.” It gave the students a little better idea of how they were played. Their accompanist played a piano solo. “The Fire Dance,” which was enjoyed greatly. The program was concluded with a favorite of everyone, “Annie Laurie.” Overalls, Plaids on Dogpatch Day Did you ever see so many nice looking couples as crowded into the auditorium on November 26? They looked fully as happy as at dress-up dances and much more comfortable! The girls got an idea of how much courage a boy has to muster to ask for a date. And some know that fear of being turned down makes them go stag. But all in all, the boys were good sports and didn’t put up much resistance. In fact, the minute that they walked in the door they were encouraged. Who bought the tickets? The girls of course. The same for refreshments, turkey chances, and afterdance snacks. Some of the girls even expressed the thought that the boys seemed a little too satisfied with the arrangement. Bob Filson was the lucky winner of the door prize, and Joe Hamilton and Mary Dell walked off with the prize for the “best-dressed” couple. Jim Kemp was given a token of congratulations for the very clever vegetable corsage constructed by Pat Shaffer. A dramatic moment ensued when Red Baker misplaced his winning turkey raffle number. He got quite excited and was very busy for a minute or two, but finally came through the winner. By the way, did anyone ask him what he did with the turkev? Mer-Hi Maggie would like to know what you kids think of the “girls pay” arrangement. Is anyone in favor of more of the same? Drop Maggie a note expressing your opinion. Juniors Announce Rules For May 21 The juniors have announced the rules which will govern the Junior-Senior Prom to be held on May 21. “It’s an open prom, but no underclassmen, either from our school or any other, are allowed” they say An underclassman is anyone who is below the Junior class. Guests from outside Mercer School must pay a fee of one dollar and be approved by a faculty board. Pat Shaffer, chairman of the decoration committee, said that no theme has as yet been chosen. The orchestra committee, under the guidance of Freda Zahniser, has been shopping around, and expect to announce its decision soon. Music Department Has Many Activities Stew'art Crill, a master of the double B flat bass, has been chosen as Mercer’s representative to State Band. The meeting will be held on February 12-14 at Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Musicians from all over the state will assemble. A public concert will be given Saturday evening, and the program will be broadcast at 2:30 over K. D. K. A. The Mercer band will go to the broadcast. Another musical get-together to be held this month is District Orchestra at Hickory on February 26-28. There will be at least three representatives from Mercer. Miss Francis has made fourteen applications for Midwestern District Chorus placings. The selections will be made February 12, and probably eight applicants will be allowed to go. The meeting will be held at Slippery Rock on April 14, 15, and 16. The music department has been very active this year. The band showed what it had accomplished at a fine concert Thursday evening. Miss Francis reminds the students of the sacred concert to be presented by the chorus on February 29. A lawyer got his client a suspended sentence-they hanged him. Home Ec. Club Sponsors Pie Social The Home Ec Club has revived a grand old custom! At 8:30 on Friday evening in the school auditorium there will be a pie social and square dance. All the girls are to bring pies in bright colored wrappings, and the boys bid for the box of their choice. The Home Ec girls invite the public to attend the social and to join in the square dance afterwards. Typing Novelty: Surprised students couldn’t believe their ears when they heard some “hot boogie-woogie” coming from the typing room. No, Miss Francis hasn’t got a new music room, and the students haven’t found a new dance hall. It’s just an idea that Mrs. Hoovler got in high school and thought Mercer students might enjoy. Typing in time to music really is fun and makes for more regular typing with fewer errors. 48 r ustc BAND rfCKCtP •irpcrp, First Row, left to right:—Betty Ann King, Bonita Zahniser, Maxine Ellis, Joanne Jaillet, Thomas Guiler. Second Row:—Leonard Shorts, Robert A miner, Leona Redmond, Marjorie Gawne, William McWhirter, William Milligan, James Redic, James Zahniser, David Eller, Eugene Heckathorne, Miss Helen Francis. Third Row:—Raymond Newton, Sherry McKay, Joyce Thomas, Mabel Bice, Joe Cutler, John Johnson, Donna Redmond, Joan Newton, Amanda White. Fourth Row:—Joe Hamilton, Harold Newton, Joan Woods, Jack Barnes, Howard Grundy, Bill Wertman, Melvin Dennison, Shirley Sealand, June Worley, Patti King. Fifth Row:—Stewart Crill, Richard Sattes, Harold Baker, Torbett Perrine, Richard Ligo, Elma Guiler, Doris Stowe, Marianne Hoffman, James Eller. Sixth Row:—Thomas McClain, William Ligo, Robert Philson, Harry Spindler, William Crawford, Louis Wasser, James Hogan, Toni Calhoun, Harry Barner. MIXED CHORUS First Row, left to right:—Miss Helen Francis, Helen Magargee, Dorothy D’Angio, Elma Guiler, Erla Mae Bauman, Shirley Neal, Betty Ann King, Betty Hancock, Jane Eperthener, Virginia Woods, Patty Shaffer, Cornelia McEwen. Second Row:—Alice Brandt, Rebecca Graham, Frances Amon, Esther Webster, Clair Winger, Robert Jaillet, Ralph Campbell, Helen Williams, Jean White, Dolores Smith, Marie Bartges. Third Row:—Shirley Smith, Nina Cousins, Dorothy McCall, Patti King, John Tait, Wallace Guy, Bill Ligo, Richard Hanahan, James Hogan, Jane Coryea, Inez Jennings, Nancy Kloos, Twila Clark. Fourth Row:—Duane Auguston, Mary Ellen Kelso, Virginia Pyle, Regina Hogan, Lucille Moon, Sam Anderson, Howard Grundy, Royce Waha, Mary Jane McCullough, Betty Lou Peters, Joyce Winder, Amanda White, Freda Zahniser. Fifth Row:—Dale Campbell, David Vogan, Jack Ringer, Jack Barnes, David Clark, Milo Ringer, Bob Klingensmith, Scott Winder, Harold Miller, Richard Marshall, Bill Wertman, Don Cutler. 51 GIRLS7 CHORUS First Row, left to right:—Miss Frances, Betty Ann King, Shirley Neal, Betty Hancocky Rebecca Graham, Jane Eperthener, Virginia Woods, Inez Jennings, Marie Bartges. Second Row:—Dorothy D’Angio, Esther Webster, Helen Margarges, Helen Williams, Elma Guiler, Jean White, Dolores Smith, Pat Shaffer. Third Row:—Dorothy McCall, Nina Cousins, Alice Jean Brandt, Betty Lou Peters, Mary McCullough, Jane Coryea, Nancy Kloos, Cornelia McEwen. Fourth Row:—Virginia Pyle, Erla Mae Bauman, Amanda White, Mary Kelso, Joyce Winder, Freda Zahniser, Twila Clark. Fifth Row:—Shirley Smith, Regina Hogan, Lucille Moon, Patty King. 52 BOYS7 CHORUS First Row, left to right:—Miss Francis, Clair Winger, Ralph Campbell, Bill Ligo, Wallace Guy, Dale Campbell, Richard Hannahan, Jim McEwen, John Tait, Bob Jaillet. Second Row:—James Hogan, Dick Ligo, Royce Waha, Sam Anderson, Howard Grundy, Robert Philson, Don Cutler, Jack Ringer, Duane Auguston. Third Row:—Dave Vogan, Harold Miller, Jack Barnes, Dave Clark, Milo Ringer, Robert Klingersmith, Scott Winder, Richard Marshall, Bill Wertman. F. F. A First Row:—Frank Merchant, Walter Barnes, Clair Winger, Jim McEwen, Dale Campbell, Robert Philson, Harry Perschka, James McWilliams, James Urey, Mr. Bartges. Second Row:—Carl Miller, Bob Brautigam, Darold Hinkson, Bill Thompson, Dale Palmer, James Hogan, Bob Jaillet, John Tait, Bud Covert. Third Row:—Norris Pyle, Jim McCullough, Harold Palmer, Donald Pearson, Lewis Persch, Jesse Anderson, Wallace Guy, Victor Zigo, Dale Redfoot. Fourth Row:—Scott Winder, Bill Pizor, Richard Struthers, Don Parker, Carl Kloos, Bob King, Walter Miller, Luther Jaillet. Fifth Row:—Don Shaffer, George Wright, Merle Daye, Joe Lizzie, Robert Purvis, Harold Baker, James Woods. 54 HOME ECONOMIC CLUB First Row, left to right:—Mrs. Laugherty, Mary Kolb, Betty Yarian, Virginia Woods, Ruth Large, Eleanor Rodowalt, Cornelia McEwen. Second Row:—Dottie White, Barbara Robinson, Betty Hancock, Bonita Zahniser, Elma Likens, Joan Zitzgerald, Eleanor Osborne, Pat Bain. Third Row:—June Worley, Rosie Amon, Bernice Cousins, Norma Pyle, Shirley Ramsey, Hazel Foster, Joanne Jaillet, Joan Woods. Fourth Row:—Joan Parker, Jane Coryea, Martha Steen, Virginia Weaver, Pat Yeager, Gail Weaver, Amanda White, Elma Mae Guiler. 55 BOND AND STAMP COMMITTEE Sitting, left to right:—Shirley Shannon, Hazel Foster. Standing:—Virginia Pyle. 56 FOOTBALL First Row:—Tom McAnallen, Chub Miller, Dick Ligo, Howard Grundy, Bob Philson, Jack Ringer, Russell Moon. Second Row:—Sam Anderson, Holly Filson,''Richard Marshall, Jim Bain, Dick Mc-Elrath, Dale Redfoot, Dick Strosser, Wayne Buchanan. Third Row:—Dick Long, Louis Wasser, Harold Baker, Bob King, Milo Ringer, Jess Anderson, Ted Shillito, Bill McWhirter, Bob Klingensmith, Victor Zigo, Tom Shaffer, Joe Evers, Tom Amon. Mercer 0 Evans City 32 Mercer 0 Shenango 6 Mercer 7 Zelienople 7 Mercer 12 Mill Creek 18 Mercer 14 Rimersburg 6 Mercer 14 Clarion 32 Mercer 6 Bessemer 12 Mercer 24 Union 0 Mercer opened the season with 10 seniors, 6 juniors, 10 sophomores, and 4 freshmen. Although the team had considerable experience they found the competition rather tough and came through the season with two victories, and one tie out of eight games. The highlight of the season came with the 24-0 victory over Union which was the homecoming game. We hope that with the addition of lights and improvements on the football field that Mercer will continue the great effort of football. 58 69 RICHARD MARSHALL HAROLD MILLER END � 47 • eJU. + $ RICHARD LONG END 46, 47, HAROLD BAKER TACKLE 46. 47. Ldt 5 Ju o y - RICHARD WHITE QUARTERBACK 46, 47. MILO RINGER END FULLBACK 45, 46, 47. VARSITY First Row, left to right:—Tom Shaffer, Walt Livermore, Tom Amon, Carl Kloos, Jim Redic. Standing:—Coach Hoffman, Richard Long, Don Weaver, Mike Ringer, John Cochran, Jack Barnes, Mr. Brown. Mercer. . . . .29 Rocky Grove . . . . . .31 Mercer. . . . .39 Rocky Grove . 32 Mercer. . . . .55 New Wilmington . .28 Mercer. . . . .49 Greenville 36 Mercer. . . . .74 Cochranton . . . . . . .15 Mercer. . . . .62 Cochranton . . 40 Mercer. . . . . .49 Cranberry . . .25 Mercer. . . . .33 Sharpsville . . 43 Mercer. . . . . .58 Bessemer . . .27 Mercer. . . . .55 Grove City .. 52 Mercer. . . . . .63 Shenango . . .34 Mercer. . . . .63 Erie Tech . . . 39 Mercer. . . . . .67 Millcreek . . .34 Mercer. . . . .53 Ellwood City 38 Mercer. . . . .56 New Wilmington . .25 Mercer. . . . .54 Grove City . . 35 Mercer. . . . .39 Greenville . . .19 Mercer. . . . .44 Linesville . . . 19 Mercer. . . . .40 Sharpsville . . . . Mercer. . . . .43 Cranberry . . . 33 Mercer. . . . .62 Cranberry . .31 Mercer. . . . .43 Kane 46 Mercer. . . . . .47 Millcreek . . .40 —P. I. A. A. Playoffs With the beginning of Mercer’s 1947-48 campaign the following members earned their places on the varsity squad: Walter Livermore, Tom Amon, Tom Shaffer, John Cochran, Jack Barnes, Carl Kloos, Richard Long, George Wright, and the returning Lettermen James Redic, Mike Ringer and Don Weaver. With an experienced team, Mercer swept through District 10— only to be defeated by Kane in a heart-breaker, which ended the season with a record of 20 wins and 3 losses. The squad loses eight seniors; Tom Amon, George Wright, and John Cochran remain for next year’s team. 62 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL First Row, left to right:—Dick King, Wayne Buchanan, Dale Redfoot, Hollis Filson, Don Wilson, Bill Bartges. Second Row:—Mr. Hoffman, Dick Strosser, Bill McWhirter, Don Shaffer, George Wright, Jesse Anderson, Dick McElrath, Mr. Brown. Following is the record compiled by the Junior Varsity: Mercer. . . . .30 Rocky Grove . . . . .12 Mercer. . . . .41 Cranberry . . . . . . .11 Mercer. . . . .30 New Wilmington . .14 Mercer. . , . . .49 Millcreek . . .17 Mercer. . . . .47 Cochranton , .13 Mercer. . . . .39 Rocky Grove . . . . .27 Mercer. . . . .41 Cranberry .24 Mercer. .. . .46 Greenville . . .27 Mercer. . . , . .30 Bessemer . .19 Mercer. . . . .46 Cochranton . .. . . .27 Mercer. . . . .38 Shenango Twp. . . , .25 Mercer. . . . . .30 Sharpsville . .. . . . .17 Mercer. . . . .41 Millcreek .15 Mercer. . . . . .45 Grove C'ty • • • • . . .27 Mercer. . . , . .43 New Wilmington . . .18 Mercer. .. . . .46 Ellwood City . . . . .30 Mercer. . . , . .43 Greenville . 28 Mercer. .. . .51 Grove City . ... . . .18 Mercer. . . . . .49 Sharpsville . .33 No matter how good the future Junior Varsity teams may be, they will have a hard time beating the perfect record of 20 straight wins that this ball team has earned. The lack of height was supplemented by speed and passing ability. The only loss of the season was at the hands of St. Joseph’s at Emlenton; however, this game didn’t count in Junior Varsity competition. These boys, who have made a very good start, will be the future varsity players for Mercer High School. RICHARD LONG GUARD 46-47, 47-48 — MHO RINGER CENTER 44-45, 45-46, 46-47, 47-48. JAMES REDIC GUARD 44-45, 45-46, 46-47, 47-48. JACK i3AitNES FORWARD 17-48. iO wv-03. CHEERLEADERS Left to right:—Pat Shaffer, Shirley Smith, De Emery, Freda Zahniser, Ann Shillito, Rosie Amon. 67 CLASS PROPHECY It is the year 1970, and one of the most remarkable expeditions of all time is under way. It is a trip to Mars in the new “Atomic Supersonic Stratospheric Rocket.” Plans have been underway since Shirley Callahan, the world renowned astronomer, definitely established the fact that life exists on Mars. The two scientists mainly responsible for the rocket’s construction are: Professor Richard L. Marshall, mathematical wizzard, who determined the best route to Mars through the use of logarithms, and Dr. David A. Vogan, P.H.D., D.D., L.L.D., B.T.O., head chemical research engineer. The Doctor received much assistance from his secretary, Jane Eperthener. Paul “Eightball” Weinel, multi-millionaire, who helped finance the trip, and Luceille Moon, midget auto racer, who helped solve the problems of construction for speed, were invaluable aids. Frances Amon and Regina Hogan have given their time and talent to the perfection of clothing, suitable for interplanetary flight. The Bain-Black Aircraft Construction Company built the ship. Dick White worked on the complicated mechanical problems. His assistants were Walter Miller, transmission expert; “Doc” Weaver, president of the atomic research commission; and Mike Ringer, president of the Supersonic research laboratory. Bob Klingensmith, world famous advertiser, told the world of the rocket. The journey has also been popularized by the epic poem of Helen Williams. The poem was set to music, and millions have been thrilled by its performance by Rebecca Graham, Metropolitan Opera Star. Hazel Foster has written a play which takes place on Mars. When the play opens on Broadway next week, we will see Shirley Neal in the title role of the “Marvelous Martian.” Virginia Pyle, who last year soared to meteoric heights in the theatrical world, will be seen in the part of a lady Bluebeard. The crew consists of: Colonel “Red” Baker, pilot; Major Michael Fabian, co-pilot; Walter Livermore, head radio technician; Clair Houston, assistant radio technician; Bob King, electrical maintenance man; Jim Redic, navigator; Bill Pizor, chief gunner’s mate; and Marianne Boyd, stewardess. CLASS PROPHECY Passengers who will risk their lives in the first interplanetary trip are: Ralph Campbell, manager of the last-place Detroit Tigers; Harold Miller, mortician, who will study the means of embalming on Mars; Luther Jaillet, inventor of the Jaillet razor blade and president of the company; Bill Wertman, first chair bass-fiddle player with the New York Philharmonic, who will provide the passengers with music; Tom Shaffer, famous pro-football player, who will examine the possibilities of organizing a Mars football squad; Carl Kloos, agricultural specialist, who will with his assistants, Norris Pyle and Scott Winder take a soil analysis of Mars; and Toby Perrine, who is going to study the feminine pulchritude of Mars. Jane Coryea, acclaimed landscape painter who has exhausted the subjects on earth, will seek new scenes on Mars. Betty Ann King, the famous woman daredevil, will go along for the excitement. Dr. Marian Cutler, with her head nurses, Betty Lou Peters and Mildred Cummings, will test the effect of space on the passengers. Charlene Moore and Dolores Smith, fashion designers and owners of the select woman’s specialty shop, plan to take the trip. They will study the fashions of the planet. David Clark, the chain store manager, will examine the possibilities for opening a branch department store. Nina Smith, world-acclaimed traveler and lecturer, will seek to instruct the Martians in the event that they are uncivilized. Shirley Ramsey will seek her sixth husband on Mars. She says that she is tired of Earth men. Richard Struthers, owner of the Lay Plenty Chicken Farm, is going to Mars to look for a chicken that will lay two eggs a day. This is the latest news of the scheduled trip. Watch your television carefully to trace the progress of these brave pioneers. Daily bulletins will be sent by the famous foreign correspondents, Jim Kemp and Richard Long. Shirley Shannon Jack Barnes 69 WHO SAID IT FIRST? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. It is not best to swap horses while crossing the river. —Abraham Lincoln God helps them that help themselves. —Benjamin Franklin All I know is just what I read in the papers. Out of the frying pan into the fire. Cleanliness is next to godliness. —Will Rogers —John Heywood —John Wesley Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses. —Dorothy Parker I would rather be right than be President. Hell is paved with good intentions. Nothing succeds like success. —Henry Clay -Samuel Johnson —Alexander Dumas Cauliflower is cabbage with a college education. —Mark Twain What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar. —Thomas Marshall Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker. War is hell. Out of the mouth of babes. There never was a good war or a bad peace. Imitation is the sincerest flattery. —Ogden Nash —William T. Sherman —The Bible —Benjamin Franklin —Charles Colton Life is just one damned thing after another. —Frank Ward O’Malley While there’s life there’s hope. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Neither a borrower nor a lender be. —John Gay —Alexander Pope 70 —William Shakespeare AUTOGRAPHS