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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1951 volume:

« 4 V f: v v Y • • . i � r J'OkuwokcL Mercer Joint Consolidated School, our school, its life, its friendliness, being part of the group, its achievements recorded for you in picture and word. We hope, when you wish to recall the faces and events during your school life of 1951, you will leaf through the “Hi Times” and say, “I remember.” KL JitMA, 1951 Hil Opjfihsidailmi, We, the graduating class and the Hi-Times staff of 1951, wish to dedicate this yearbook to our friend and adviser—Miss Lillian Semple. You have kept your head when all about you Were working at their jobs and bothering you; You knew you were right when others doubted you, But you made allowances for our doubting, too. You have met us students with smiling visage And have let your smiles be quite sincere; A pleasing personality has been your heritage As you have shown only poise and not fear. You have freely given your talents and time That our plays and our book might be a success; Though your coaching has not made all sublime. You deserve an “A”, friend, and every happiness. 4 tidminiAiAiriia}l Jh if (plan. First Row—Mrs. Edna Barber; Mr. Jesse Anderson; Mr. Verne Anderson, treasurer; Mr. A. C. Sproat, secretary; Mr. M. D. Weaver, president; Mr. Seth Gustin, supervising principal; Mr. Park Glessner; Dr. W. W. Proctor; Mr. James McCullough. Second Row—Mr. Wilbur Reno; Mr. Kenneth Strothers; Mr. George Fox; Mr. Albion Bindley, vice president; Mr. Frank Bagnall; Mr. Samuel McClelland; Mr. Otto Anderson; Mr. Robert Hazlett; Mr. Kenneth Redmond; Mr. Harold North. Third Row—Mr. R. R. Buckley; Mr. Robert Kelso; Mr. V. 1. Kemp; Mr. Orrin Porsch; Mr. Glenn Edebum; Mr. Arthur Knouff. Much of the progress which the Mercer Schools has made is due to the planning by the Board of Education. They have an ever present interest in bettering our school and providing improved facilities. It has been through the untiring efforts of the Board of Education that we now have a modern athletic field, lighted for night football games. Let’s not forget the hours of planning and working which have gone into the development of the consolidated district and the new school building, which is soon to be constructed. The board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. President M. D. Weaver presides at the meetings. Mr. Albion Bindley is vice president; Mr. A. C. Sproat, secretary; Mr. W. Verne Anderson of the First National Bank, the acting treasurer. In order to handle the many problems which present themselves the board has been divided into various committees; Building, Mr. Otto Anderson, chairman; Teachers, Mr. A. C. Sproat, chairman; Finance, Mr. Albion Bindley, chairman; Athletics, Mr. Park Glessner, chairman. 6 Ouh £siad M. SupQAvL inq. (pAinripaL SETH GUSTIN A.B., Susquehanna University M.Ed., Columbia University Supervising Principal Seth Gustin became head of the Mercer Joint Consolidated School District in 1948. He is assisted by his secretary, Miss Imogene Eperthener. (pAmcipjaL BRADLEY CRAWSHAW B.S. Business Education, Indiana State Teachers College M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Mr. Crawshaw, high school principal, who joined the school system in 1950, is in charge of grades seven through twelve. Mrs. Letha Snyder serves as his efficient secretary. Secretary Left—Miss Imogene Eperthener Right—Mrs. Letha Snyder OjuUl. $mdsLiu Mrs. Elizabeth Albertv, R. N., Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, New York. Pennsylvania State College . . . Always busy with aches and pains and first aid in cases of emergency. Miss Barbara Buckley. B.S. in Art, Edinboro State Teachers College, Art . . . Teaches art to all the budding art students . . . Advises majorettes. Mr. Raymond Brown. B.S. in Health Education, Slippery Rock State Teachers College, M. Ed., University of Pittsburgh, Health, Physical Education. Guides Patrol boys . . . Has sense of humor. Mrs. Elizabeth Byers, B. S. in Health Education, Slippery Rock State Teachers College, Health, Physical Education. Puts cheerleaders through their paces . . . Has many original ideas. Mr. Robert Cashdollar, B.S. in Industrial Arts, California State Teachers College, Westminster College. Leads Ili-Y and Model Club . . Stage Manager for plays. Elizabeth Albertv Raymond Brown Barbara Buckley Elizabeth Byers Elma Criswell Louis Elster Lorenzo Hoffman Thelma Hoovler Robert Cashdollar John Hummel Miss Elma Criswell, Buffalo State Teachers College, Clarion State Teachers College, Mathematics. Teaches seven classes of math . . . Has a subtle humor. Mr. Lorenzo Hoffman, B.S., Slippery Rock State Teachers College, History, P.O.D. Seniors remember his sermons in P O.D. . . . Director of Athletics. Mr. Louis Elster, B.S. in Music Education, Mansfield State Teachers College, University of Michigan, Instrumental Music, Chorus. Directs band and chorus . . . Enjoys working with dance band. Mrs. Thelma Hoovler, B.S. in Commerce, Grove City College. Commercial Subjects. Business adviser for Vler-Hi . . . Supervisor of properties for plays. Mr. John Hummel, B.S. in Commerce, Grove City College, Westminster College, Commercial Subjects. Junior High coach . . . His flashy ties. 8 Mrs. Luella Johnson, B.S. in Home Economics, Indiana State Teachers College, Home Economics. Advises F. H. A. . . . Loves to cook. Mrs. Lucille Keil, A.B., Westminster College, Grove City College, English. Special interest— advising the Mer-Hi . . . Has the interests of students at heart. Mr. Richard Kane, B.S in Education, Mansfield State Teachers College, Youngstown College, Chemistry. Chemistry—his first love . . . Navy grab bag idea. Mrs. Jane Koenig, Lift. B., Grove City College, Science, English. Commutes from Grove City . . . Teaches a variety of subjects. Mr. John McFate, B.S. in Agriculture Education, Pennsylvania State College, Agriculture. Happy-go-lucky . . . Ag boys adviser. Mrs. Bessie McKay, Slippery Rock Teachers College, Geography. English. Pleasant, liked bv all . . . Adviser for Jr. Tri-Hi-Y. Mrs. Eunice Muth, A.B., Grove City College, Clarion State Teachers College, History, English. Tri-Hi-Y adviser . . . Left at semesters to devote time to homemaking. Mr. C. Raymond Meckley, A.B., Thiel College, New York University, Civics, History. Noted for his tests . . Adviser for Varsity “M”. Mr. James Patterson, A.B., Westminster College, M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh, Mathematics. Has decided liking for candy . . . Likes to go fishing. Mrs. Helen Puskar, B.S. in Home Economics, Indiana State Teachers College, Cornell University, Home Economics, Cafeteria. Plans the cafeteria meals . . F. H. A. adviser. 9 Miss Lillian Semple, A.B., Westminster College, University of Wisconsin, English. Keeps busy advising the Hi Times staff and directing the junior and senior plays. Miss Dorothy Shevel, B.M.Ed., Westminster College, Indiana State Teachers College, Music. Assembly sings ... Hall duty . . . Tri-Hi-Y adviser, second semester. Mr. Ralph Short, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Biology. Stresses fair plav and sportsmanship. Takes interest in the players. Mrs. Martha Walker, A.B., Grove City College, Languages, English. Always in a hurry . . . Makes plans for the junior and senior prom. Mrs. Lydia Weigel, A.B., Thiel College, B.S., Simmons College, University of Pittsburgh, English. Library. Always busy . . . Lover of good books. 10 Mer-Hi Blues “Open Wide.” “Put vour shoes i n, Heltn!” Piano Roll Blues Isn’t he eutc? What’s eookin’? Our Gang “Junior, Mama ean’t blame this on the girls.” “All eyes on the book.” “How did you guess it?” “Oh! Those Freshmen!” Sonioh, VYlsmahisiA. First Row—Joyce Thomas, treasurer; Robert Philson, vice president; John King, president; Mrs. Helen Puskar, adviser. Second Row—Mr. L. O. Hoffman, adviser; Nellie Gill, secretary. Seniors .... The Freshmen of ’47 who well remember .... our first day of high school .... new faces .... initiation hair cuts and lipstick .... Mr. Patterson’s jokes .... trying to learn Latin .... Mr. McAdoo’s study hall .... Sharon field trip .... career books in Miss McGinnis’ civics classes .... “April Showers”— Esther Ida wheeling Dick and Bill in the baby buggy . . . new football field Mr. Krall’s last year as principal .... first year of consolidation. As Sophomores .... initiating the freshmen .... new teachers .... new supervising principal .... all class officers, boys .... the shop at Willis’ Garage . . . . auditorium study halls .... only two girls in biology class .... roller skating parties .... “Moonlight and Roses” .... first vear for track. As Juniors .... football accidents .... new principal .... getting our class rings .... slumber parties .... student teachers .... class meeting arguments . . . . French Class .... English Class editing an edition of Mer-Hi .... Western finals for basketball team at New Brighton—Mercer vs Irwin .... “Stairway to Heaven” . . . . Tri-Hi-Y, Hi-Y, Varsity “M” organized .... baseball team formed . . . . “Mother Is A Freshman” . . Junior-Senior Prom. As Seniors .... refreshment stand .... “Oriental Garden”—hula dancers . . . . P.O.D. tests .... speeches in English Class .... “Baby Sitter” .... Junior and Lefty .... printed and engraved yearbook .... Green Pennant Award .... getting Mer-Hi out on time .... earning money for the trip to Washington .... hot dogs, potato chips, pop, candy, plastic seat covers . . . girls volley ball at noon .... new football coach .... Nellie’s party .... Homecoming queen and dance .... snowbound .... basketball victories .... Washington trip .... Hi-Times headaches .... Baccalaureate .... Commencement .... our last farewells. 12 JOHN AMMER—-curly hair . . . broad smile . . . likes to play tricks. Hi-Y 3, 4; Hi Times” 4; J. V. Basketball 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Football 3. 4; Varsity M” 3, 4; Mother Is A Freshman” 3. WILLIAM BARTGES—snappy eyes . . . easy going . . . likes girls. Basketball 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Candlebear-er 3. ERNEST BICE—part time student . . . small . . . usually seen with Foltz. Chorus 3; Gym Exhibition 2, 3. PATRICIA BAIN—freckles . . . giggles . . . liked by all. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; President 4; Usher 3; Mer-Hi 4; F. H. A. 1; Gym Exhibition 2; Prompter 4; Candlebearer 3. ELIZABETH BARTHOLOMEW—very quiet . . . willing to help others. Senior Committee 4. SHIRLEY BUTLER — quiet, likes to roller skate. Senior Committee 4. ARTHUR BRANDT—lover of sports and flashy clothes . . . usually has a beard. J. V. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3. CLARENCE BROWER — wit . . friendly . . . devilish . . . Bobo” and Junior. Football 2, 3; Mother Is A Freshman” 3; “The Baby Sitter” 4. SHIRLEY CAMPBELL—small voice . . . likes the Ag boys. F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Usher 3; Candlebearer 3; Tri-IIi-Y 3, 4; Receptionist 4; Gym Exhibition 2, ROBERT CLARK—friendly . . . chemistry fan . . . grows Christmas trees. Ui-Y 3, 4; The Baby Sitter” 4; Projection Crew 4. 14 1951 BERNICE COUSINS—c lass artist . . . plans to make art her career. F H.A. I; Chorus 3; Ensemble 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Mer-Hi 3; Hi-Times 4; Candlebearer 3. JOSEPH CUTLER—neat dresser .. . sly smile . . . likes the girls. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 2, 3; Varsity 4; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; Mer-Hi 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Chorus 2; Dance Band 4. PATRICIA FAHRNER—small . . . friendly . . . soft blonde hair. Transfer-San Rafael, California 2; Majorette 2; Tri-Ili-Y 3, 4, “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; Mer-Hi 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 2; Chorus 3; Ensemble 3; Candlebearer 3; Usher 4. JOAN FIT7X;ERALD—majorette . . . usually seen with her cousin Marjory. Tri-IIi-Y 3, 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4; F.ll.A. 1, 2; Properties 3, 4; P. B.X. 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; Mer-Hi 4; Gym Exhibition 2. ANNA MAE GAINES—witty, quiet, friendly. Senior committee 4. MARTHA CUMMINGS—likes to chatter . . . usually seen with Jane. Gym Exhibition 2; Chorus 3, 4; Properties 3. BERNICE DAVIS—artistic a-bility . . . would like to be a commercial artist. Senior committee 4; Hi-Timcs advertising 4. K ATI IERINE FILER—cl.. er-leader . . . friendly . . . full of pep. Gvm Exhibition 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 1; Cheerleader 4; Hi-Timcs 4; Candlebearer 3; Make-Up Committee 4. DAVID FOLTZ—part time student . . . likes to play hookey. Chorus 3; Gym Exhibition 2, 3. JOAN GIEBNER—petite . . eyes sparkle . . . knocks herself out in gvm class. Transfer-Grove City 4. 15 NELLIE GILL—cheerleader . . . full of pep . . . sparkling eves. Cheerleader 3, 4; Mer-Hi 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 3, 4; Usher 3; Candlebearer 3; “The Baby Sitter” 4; Make-Up Committee 3; Class Secretary 4; Queen’s Attendant 4. BEULAII HEDGLIN—wit . . . always good for a laugh. Chorus 1, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3; F.II.A. 3; Usher 3; Gym Exhibition 3. JOANNE JAILLET—p e t i t e . . . neat dresser . . . very willing worker. Cheerleader 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Candlebearer 3; Majorette 1; Band 2; Dance Band 4; Hi-Times 4; Home Boom Treasurer 3; Usher 3, 4; Mer-Hi 3; Gvm Exhibition 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; P.B.X. 4. GARY JARA—burly, cave man tactics . . . likes to write poetry. F.F.A. 3; Chorus 3. JOHN KING—class president . . . likes to tease and play pranks on others. Class Secretary 2, 3; Class President 4; Track 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 2, 3; Varsity 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; President 4; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; Varsity “M 3, 4; Vice-President Athletic Association 3, 4. THOMAS CUSTIN—class poet . . . tall and lanky . . . hard worker. Transfer-Johnsonburg 2; J. V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Mer-Hi 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4; Secre-tary-Treasurer Athletic Association 4. JAMES HOGAN—artist for Mer-Hi . . . likes to argue . . . usually seen with Bob Jaillet. Band 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1; Mer-Hi 4; Stage Crew 4. ROBERT JAILLET — deep voice . . . dramatic and art ability . . . “Lefty”. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Mer-Hi 3, 4; “The Babv Sitter” 4. SHIRLEY KAGARISE — soft spoken . . . wants to be a secretary. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 3; Receptionist 3; P.B.X. 3, 4; Mer-Hi 4; Usher 3; Make-Up Committee 4. RICHARD KING—snappy eyes . . . witty remarks . . . will get ahead. J. V. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Mer-Hi 4; Football 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Properties 3; Stage Crew 3; Candlebearer 3; Usher 3. 16 MARIANNE KISSEL — pleasant . . . friendly . . . musical and artistic ability. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Mer-Hi 3, 4; F. M. A. 2, 3, 4; Ensemble 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Gym Exhibition 3; “The Baby Sitter 4. RICHARD LIGO—very mannerly . . . neat dresser . . . everyone’s friend. Band 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 1, 2; Varsity “M 3, 4; President 3, 4; Prompter 3; Handbook 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Hi Times 4; Home Room President 3; President of Athletic-Association 4; “The Baby Sitter 4. LAWRENCE LIZZIE — quiet . . . broad smile . . . blushes . . . willing worker. Hi-Y 3, 4; Stage Crew 4. JANE LLOYD—willing worker . . . Leesburg . . . quick temper. Advertising for play 4; Senior Committee 4. DORIS MACKEY—slight . . . giggles . . . experienced waitress. Transfer — Union 2; Senior Committee 4. wayne McCullough — happy-go-lucj v . . . slow moving . . . Renzie’s boy. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Baseball 3. 4; Football Manager 4: Stage Crew 3; Ticket Taker 4. FRANK MERCHANT — Johnny s shadow . . . subtle humor . . . smile. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Stage Crew 4; Prompter 4. THOMAS McANALLEN—easily excited . . . always on the go . . . Oh, those yearbook headaches. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Mer-Hi 3; Hi Times 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Stage 4. JAMES McEWEN—friendly . . snappy eyes . . . likes to hunt. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M 4; Track 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4. MARY MILLER—vivacious . . . friendly smile . . . always on the go . . . peppy cheerleader. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Ensemble 2; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; “Mother Is A Freshman 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Mer-Hi 1, 2, 3; Candlebearer 3; Hi Times 4; Vice President 3; Secretary Home Room 3; “The Ba-bv Sitter’’ 4; Queen’s Attendant 4. 17 RUSSELL MOON—neat dresser .. . quiet . . . likes to get something accomplished. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Class President 3; Varsity “M” 3. 4; Hi-Y 3, 4, Secretary 3, Chaplain 4; Stage Crew 4. GARNET NOBLE—broad grin . . . usually seen in the Home Ec room. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; F. H. A. 3; Usher 3; Properties 3, 4; Candlebearer 3. HAROLD PALMER—slow . . . easy going . . . doesn’t seem to care. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Ticket Taker 4; Stage Crew 3. ELIZABETH RENO—potatoes . . . friendly . . . willing to help. Tri-Hi-Y 3; Mer-Hi 3, 4; Receptionist 3; P. B. X. 3, 4; Prompter 3. BARBARA ROBINSON—jolly . . . musical . . . loves to talk and argue. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Band 3, 4, Treasurer 3; F. H. A. 1; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; Mer-Hi 4. 18 D O N A L D NELSON — all around personality . . . broad smile . . . ability to debate . . . dramatic ability. “The Baby Sitter” 4; Senior Committee 4. ELEANOR OSBORNE — always busy . . . friendly . . . usually seen with Miller and White. F. H. A. 1; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Gym Exhibition 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Hi Times 4; C a n d 1 e b e a r c r 3; Usher 3; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; “The Baby Sitter” 4. ROBERT PHILSON — one of the Ag boys . . . smiling eyes . . . broken bones. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4, Vice President 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Home Boom Vice President 4. MARY CATHERINE RENO— timid . . . willing worker . . . would like to be a secretary. Gym Exhibition 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3,'4; Usher 3; P. B. X. 4. NORMA SMITH—always busy as editor of Mer-Hi . . . flashy red hair . . . good student. Mer-Hi 3, 4. Editor 4; Chorus 3, 4, Accompanist; Assembly Planning Committee 3; Prompter 3; Accompanist for the Music Department 3, 4; Tickets for play 4; Dance Band 4. MARY GRACE SNYDER — plump . . . jolly . . . loves to sing popular music. Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Mer-Hi 3, 4; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; “The Baby Sitter” 4; Dance Band 4. JOYCE THOMAS — friendly . . . neat dresser . . . liked by everyone. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Nler-IIi 4; Home Boom Secre-tarv 3; Midwestern Band 3, 4; F.II.A. 1; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; Usher 3; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; “The Baby Sitter” 4. JOHN TAIT—raises prize beef cattle . . . friendly . . . plays the clarinet and piano. Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Midwestern Band 3, 4; Handbook 4; Hi-Times 4; Ili-Y 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; “The Baby Sitter” 4. LENA THOMPSON — quiet manner, deep thinker, very friendly. Nler-Hi 3. 4; Handbook 3, 4; Make-Up for play 3; Properties 4; Home Boom Vice-President 3. VIRGINIA THOMPSON — small . . . giggles . . . friendly . . . usually seen with Doris. F.H.A. 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Properties 3, 4. JAMES UREY—small . . . quiet . . . usually seen with Adams. F.F.A. 1; Stage Crew 4. HAZEL WALKER—loves to talk and argue . . . likes to crochet and embroider. F.H.A. 3; Cafeteria I, 2, 3, 4. GAIL WEAVER — tall, quiet . . . good natured . . . always chewing gum. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; Candlebearer 3; Usher 3. DOROTHY WHITE — comical . . . likeable . . . peppy cheerleader . . . goocf leader and worker. F.H.A. 1; Chorus 2, 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Vice President 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; Home Boom Treasurer 3; Hi-Times Editor 4; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; “The Baby Sitter” 4. DONALD WILSON — sports minded . . . fast driver . . . witty. Hi-Y 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. 19 CLAIR WINGER—fast driver . . . blushes . . . likes the girls. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4; Boys’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Stage Crew 4. JOAN WOODS—subtle humor . . . small . . . likes good music. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; F. H A. 1; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; Usher 4. JUNE WORLEY—all around student . . . football queen . . . everyone’s friend. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Vice President 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Chorus 3; Hi Times 3: F. H. A. 1; “Mother Is A Freshman” 3; “The Baby Sitter” 4; Midwestern Band 3, 4; Keystone Girls’ Camp 3; Pennsylvania Essay Winner 3; “I Speak For Democracy” 4; Football Queen 4. ELIABETH YARIAN—giggles . . . seen with Gail . . . chewing gum. Properties Committee 3; F. II. A. 1, 2, 3; Cafeteria 4. i BONETA ZAHNISER — head majorette . . . always has troubles . . . never still a minute. Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; F. II. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mer-Ili 4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Usher 4. 20 SupsiMjcdivsiA, First Row, Best Actors—Clarence Brower, June Worley. Most Athletic—Don Wilson, Mary Miller. Most Original—Robert Clark, Bernice Cousins. Best Voice—Robert Jaillet, June Worley. Second Row, Most Popular—John King, Mary Miller. Best Looking—Arthur Brandt, Joanne Jaillet. Most Likely to Succeed—Thomas Gustin, June Worley. Most Poise—Russell Moon, Lena Thompson. Prettiest Eyes—John King, Nellie Gill. Third Row, Best Musicians—John Tait, June Worley. Best Artists—Robert Jaillet, Bernice Cousins. Prettiest Hair—John Ammer, Pattye Fahmer. Best Students—Thomas Gustin, Lena Thompson. Fourth Row, Best Personality—John King, Dottie White. Wittiest—Donald Wilson, Beulah Hedglin. Best Dressed—Russell Moon, Joyce Thomas. Best Leaders—John King, June Worley. 21 dUqHiqhLbu Hul UlaAhinqioyL J iipL First Row—Patricia Bain, Bernice Davis, Jane Lloyd, Boneta Zahniser, June Worley, Nellie Gill, Joyce Thomas, Dottie White, Joan Woods, Eleanor Osborne, Betty Bartholomew, Mary Grace Snyder, Betty Yarian, Anna Mae Gaines, Garnet Noble, Kathryn Filer, Norma Smith, Joanne Jaillet, Lena Thompson, Martha Cummings. Second Row—John Ammer, Thomas Gustin, Lawrence Lizzie, Russell Moon, Donald Wilson, Clarence Brower, Thomas Mc-Anallen, John King, William Bartges, Robert Clark, Wayne McCullough, Arthur Brandt, David Foltz, Richard Ligo, Clair Winger, Robert Philson, James McEwen, John Tait, James Urey. Third Row—Patricia Fahrner, Barbara Robinson, Beulah Hedglin. Bernice Cousins, Mary Catherine Reno, Shirley Bittler, Elizabeth Reno, Shirley Kagarise, Mary Miller, Richard King, Mrs. Helen Puskar, Mr. Bradley Crawshaw, Robert Jaillet, James Hogan, Frank Merchant, Joseph Cutler, Donald Nelson, Ernest Bice, Gail Weaver, Marianne Kissel, Joan Fitzgerald, Doris Mackey, Virginia Thompson, Shirley Campbell. Sixty one members of the senior class left on Monday morning, April 30, at six o’clock from the school for the annual fiield trip to -Washington, D. C. The tour arranged by Mr. L. R. Batcheler of Tyrone, included a brief stop at the state capital in Harrisburg and a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. The group arrivied in Washington about seven o’clock in the evening. Immediately following the dinner and floor show at the Lotus Club, Chinese-American restaurant, the students were entertained at the Capitol Theater. On Tuesday the group visited the Lincoln Memorial; Arlington Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia; Mount Vernon, Virginia; National Airport; Jefferson Memorial; Library of Congress; and the United States Capital buildings. In the evening they enjoyed a moonlight boat ride on the Potomac River. On Wednesday the tour included visits to the F. B. I., Washington Monument, Franciscan Monastery, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, and in the evening Glen Echo Park. On Thursday morning the group visited several embassies and legations, toured the Smithsonian Institute, and departed for home shortly after noon. Mrs. Helen Puskar, class adviser, and Mr. B. W. Crawshaw, high school principal, acted as chaperones. (2a. (x)sl LObasl JIuitl! Top Row, Left to Right—Bet Joyce Thomas went “Bye-Bye”. Jane Lloyd says, “Night, Night!” Jot Cutler rides again. Smile, Shirley Kagarise, Smile. Second Row—“Merry Christmas, Gracie.” Virginia Thompson wasn’t shy here. Dottie White usta’ be cute. Bob and Bill Philson, natch. Wasn’t Betty Yarian quiet then? Third Row—Barb Robinson still has those dimples. Doris and Melvin Dennison—brother n sister love. Johnny Tait has something up his sleeve. “Nice Doggie”, says Marianne Kissel. Bottom Row—Norma Smith had freckles. Pattye Fahrner as “Baldv”. Why so serious, Beulah lledg-lin? Boncta Zahniser was a sweet little girl. Recognize Joanne Jaillet? QjUJWAiu Top Picture, First How—Edwin Buchanan, Dale Summersgill, Bussell Smith, David Van VVoert, Mary Tesh. Second Row—Earl Hogue, John Tomson, Charles Woods, Donald Sines, John Waha, Janet Furey. Third How—Millie Christy, Marjory Gawne, Delores Hayne, Virginia Davis, Lois Jennings, June Grimm. Fourth Row—Eleanor Swartz, Jean Moore. Bottom Picture, First Row—Blaine McEwen, LeRoy McDowell, Howard Clark. Second Row—Paul Bagnall, David Shaffer, Paul Mayne, Charles Persch, Walter Rains. Third Row—Virginia Struthers, Glenn Anderson, Shirley Vernon, Alberta Scheer, Darlene Perry, Rose Doan. Fourth Row—Robert Ammer, Doris Gawne, Natalie Gawne, Ronda Vogan, Janet Catterson, Margaret Simpson. Quni iiu President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Advisers Motto Robert Ammer Harold Ifft Betsy Breaden Kathryn White Mrs. Martha Walker Mr. Raymond Meckley Nothing Comes From Nothing” I op Picture, First Row—Kathryn White, Jane Gustin, Doris Dennison, Dolores Dunn, Helen McCullough. Second Row—Thomas Gill, Richard Ringer, Raymond Riffle, Leeland Mount, Charles Henne-gan. Third Row—Marjorie Boyd, Joan Emery, Norma Shaffer, Doris Snyder, Margaret Barber, Roberta Finney. Fourth Row—Dolores Boland, Lenora Redmond, Marilyn Ryder. Bottom Picture, First Row—James Perschka, Joseph Hamilton, Mary Ann Weaver, Betsy Breaden. Second Row—Wilbur Campbell, Harold Ifft, Robert Campbell, James Brest. Third Row—Nancy Rau, Lorraine McDonnell, Mary Black, Sarah McCracken, Robert McGhee, Clair Walker, John Magargee. Fourth Row—Mary Dell, Belva Edebum, Clara Rucker, Toni Calhoun, Ollie Bartholomew, Martha Noble. SopJwmnAfL First Row—Shirley Davis, Judith McCartney, Patricia Filer, Donald Vernon, Zelma Smith, Marjorie Barr. Second Row—Margaret Stambaugh, Sarah Allen, Dennis Doherty, Marianne Hoffman, Marian McCullough, Marjorie Brown, Marilyn Chisholm. Third Row—Gerald Tucci, Solomon Wansor, Arthur Anderson, Richard Pryborowski, Marguerite Campbell, Donald Anderson. Fourth Row—James Zahniser, Russell King, George Kalajainen, Wayne Gerrish, James Eller. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Advisers Motto First Row—June Gawne, Charlotte Boland, Shirley Gibson, Donna Baer, Robert Bartholomew, Glenda Frye. Second Row—Margaret Woods, Betty Myers, Arthur Spindler, Evelyn Rodgers, Mabel Bice, Frank Dydek. Third Row—DeWayne Knauff, Lou Ann Purvis, Robert Catheart, Shirley Guest, Gareth Stewart, Paul Jewell. Fourth Row—Donald Smith, John Adams, Richard McCoy, Robert Weaver, William Philson, Ronald Rabold. 26 SophomoASL Robert Morley Norma King Marianne Hoffman De Lora Brown M iss Dorothy Shovel Mr. James Patterson To Build A Future Start With The Present” First How—Leonard Martin, Jack Perry, Joyce Gillespie, Marion Wertman, Susanne Urey, Myrtle Barnes. Second Row—Raymond Newton, Elizabeth Urey, De Lora Brown, Robert Worley, Stanley Peters, Margaret Pearson. Third Row—Harold Newton, Roberta Van Woert, Richard Gamer, Dorothy Shannon, Elizabeth Lengel, Patricia Hayman. Fourth Row—William Buckley, Howard McQuiston, James McElrath, Phvliss Baker, David Buchanan. First Row—Martha Foltz, Twila Fox, Jane Scheer, Doris Cole, Reva Stright, Betty Jane Ferry. Second Row—Robert Morley, Patricia Flickenger, Janice Amos, Russell Michael, Donald Deramo, Jean Furey. Third Row—Thomas Guiler, David Loekyer, Robert Buchanan, Doris Buchanan, Jean Scheer, Edward Miller. Fourth Row—Donald Black, Donald Rabold, Gerald Cousins, Bruce Shannon, Charles Christy. 27 J'hsi hmarL First Row—Beverly Giewitz, Michael Sherrick, Shirley Forrester, Carol Woods, Patricia Flannery, James D’Angio. Second Row—Frances Barnes, Donald Hartwick, Henrietta Carrier, Patricia Hutchison, Catherine Gregg, Virginia Beich. Third Row—Daniel Gregg, Harold McGhee, Richard Hamilton, Charles Speiker, Donald Greene, James Larry. Fourth Row—Eugene Jordan, Andrew Arch, Edward Furev, Leonard McCoy, George Cameron. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Advisers First Row—Marguerite Johnson, Pearl Buchanan, Jo Anne Kemp, Delbert Wasser, Nancy Per-schka, Richard Glessner. Second Row—Melvin Runzo, Eugene Heckathome, Kathryn Michaels, Sherry Ringer, Delores Cummerick. Third Row—James Mellon, Robert Long, James Orr, Glenn Cousins, David Eller, Elizabeth Orr. Fourth Row—Raymond Ammer, Milton Cozad. 28 J'ASL JmULU, First Row—Shirley Cox, Arthur Van Horn, Dolores Bartholomew, Jean Jackal, Charlene Kruck, Doris Boak. Second Row—Daniel Stanibaugh, Cheri Fox, Doris Gomia, James Davis, Ruth Shaffer. Third Row—John Redmond, James Brvdon, Anna Pesek, Ilarrv Palmer, Bernice Jewell. Robert Campbell. Fourth Row—Richard Mills, Ronald Reed, John Shaffer, Harold Davis, John Somora. Eugene Heckathorne Leonard McCoy Bettv Morrison Raymond Ammer Miss Barbara Buckley Mr. Richard Kane First Row—Audrey Rucker, James Hogue, Frances Trowbridge, Margaret Rupert, Patricia Shannon, Thelma King. Second Row—Marlene Keene, Evelyn Thompson, Janet Weaver, Sally Smith, Bettv Morrison, Mary Yoder. Third Row'—Edward MacTaggart, orma Riggs, Marv Waha, Bernice Struthers, Jane McClain, Helen Crawford, Gaillard Herriott. Fourth Row'—Bradley Crawshaw, Harold Swartz, William Irwin, John Bancroft, Robert Bobanick. 29 Stk, 'fyhadsL First How—Steve Runzo, Richard Brown, William Struthers, Lester Blank, Mary Williams, Elizabeth Urey. Second Row—Robert Furey, Betty Hostetter, Barbara Moose, Mary Ann Wortman, Anna Irwin. Third Row—Henry Phillips, Marian Neuroh, Daniel Fisher, Delores Patton, Ruth Newton, David Urey. Fourth Row—Norton Phillips, Patricia Magargee, Robert Redmond, Ralph McDowell. First Row—Nancy Tucci, Alice Humes, Robert Huston, Robert Yoho, Paul Knauff, John Davis. Second Row—Ann Sherrick, Joseph Ammer, Graham Hoff-man, Delia Junkin, Jean Pry-boro wski. Third Row — Jean Hedglin, Gary Peters, Wayne Cousins, Albert Rodgers, William Fahr-ner, Marilyn Horner. Fourth Row — Judith Sproat, Edward Clark, Delores Ubcr, Jane Thompson. First Row — William Kelso, Patricia Gill, Judith Lawton, Eleanor Seidle, Elaine Anderson, William Jennings. Second Row — Sara Woods, Martha Moon, Thelma Locke, Jean Miller, Catherine Biros. Third Row — Robert Doan, Mary Ann Ashbaugh, James Noble, Charles Robinson, Victor Knauff, Lois Swartz. Fourth Row — Betty Wansor, Thomas Guest. 30 Sik, Iii First How—Mary Amon, Margaret Gawne, Kenneth Palmer, Martha Kinger, Donna Cozad, Emnia Byler. Second Row—Darrell Jackson, James Rodgers, Dorothy Dehner, Marlene Knowlton, Ronald Nelson. Third Row—Leroy Means, Eleanor Cousins, Donna Fox, Shelia Evans, Charlotte Amos, Patricia Bancroft. Fourth Row—Beverly Garner, Donna Redmond, Luther Phillips. First Row—Alice Dollman, Laverne Means, Frances Zigo, Thomas Redmond, James Stull, Anita Palmer. Second Row—Shirley Little, Eleanor Reno, Jean Walker, Beatrice Dollman, Shirley Miller. Third Row—Eugene Thompson, Gerald Kirby, Warren Seaburn, Patience Wagner, Alice Ellis, Rudy Calhoun. Fourth Row—Joanne Krofcheck, Roberta Johtison. President Graham Hoffman Vice President Marian Neuroh Secretary Mary Amon Treasurer Daniel Fisher Advisers Mrs. Lydia Weigel, Mr. Raymond Brown 31 7iL ))voudsL •• % ♦ V ; “••••• a I 1 • First Row — Raymond Mount, Norma King, David Davis, Dennis Peters, Henrietta Redfoot. William Thompson. Second Row—Michael Junkin, Charles Rupert, Coreita McDowell, Gladys McFarland, Barbara Thompson. Third Row—Donald Bracken, Ronald Hodge, Robert Sproat, Donald Jewell, Kathryn Lytle, Nancy Vechnak. Fourth Row—Erla Myers, Yu-vonne Vechnak, Thomas Rodgers, Ronald Horstman, Howard Mosley. First Row — Richard Reeher, Gaylord Davis, Arlene Snyder, David King, Alice Barnes, Mary Knauff. Second Row — Delores Bain, Barbara Becker, James Rucker, Robert Lizzie, Shirley Cathcart, Phyllis Schrengost. Third Row — Andrea Kissel, Beverly Boland, Linda Smith, Barbara Dillon, Brvda Magar-gee. Fourth Row — Herman Beich, Charles Redmond, Virginia Shreffler, Thomas Clayton. First Row—Glenn Walker, Emanuel Boak, Lenora Brown, Donald Saunders, Dean Campbell, James Emery. Second Row — Marian Baer, Carlton Knowlton, Veva Anderson, David D’Angio, Delores Eaton. Third Row — Wayne Woods, Ronald Reiser, Kay Kemp, Richard Ramsey, Sandra Vernon, James Perrine. Fourth Row—Mary Beth Lewis, Joan Bobanick, Chester Redmond, Carol Adams. 32 First Row—Linda Vogan, Carol Winger, James Cathcart, Susan Yoder, William Buchanan, Sarah Jane Reznor. Second Row — Clair Barner, Richard Kirby, James Brown, Judith Holliday, Louise White, Third Row — Lila Cummerick, Shirley Davis, Walter Debicki, Kathrvn Thomson, Carol May-ne, Brookie King. Fourth Row — Kenneth Sum-mersgill, Harold Ealy, Gail Winkle voss. First Row — Anna Spindler, John Hogue, Joan Chisholm, Glenda NleDougall, Peggy Flickinger, Alice Campbell. Second Row—Stanley Shannon, Sue Gomia. Charles Barkley, Charles Smith, Audine Hogue. Third Row—Jean Grimm, Phvl-lis Broeious, Irene Harper, James Nlilliren, Steve Biros, Thomas Riggs. Fourth Row—Charlotte Humphrey, John Anion. Floyd Shuff-stall, Barbara Anderson. First Row—James Wilson, John McCall, Harry Wansor, Ethel Jackson, Dorothy Woods, James Wright. Second Row—William Tesh, Donald Thompson, Eugene Mc-Dougall, Linda Peters, Frances Little. Third Row—Lawrence Straus-ser, Elizabeth Dunn, Clara Lurtz, Hazel McGhee, Alfonso Wurcinski, John Worley. Fourth Row — John Jewell, Marlene Jameson, Priscilla Shaffer. 33 7ik, %hadsL TIME! Please, girls, stop typing. The future home wreckers. They carry the load. They serve the chow. You 11 learn, Next contestants—go to the board. The cause of Mr. Kane’s gray hair. Ah! Ah! Do your homework first. Robert. Hidden Talent. First Rem—Joyce Thomas, Doris Dennison, Jo Anne Kemp, Judith Holiday. Marlene Knowl-ton, Boncla Zahniscr, Robert Sprout, Sandra Vernon, Glenda Frye, Carlton Knowlton, Darla Jean Bardelsic. Second Row—Zelma Smith, Virginia Struthers, Barbara Robinson, Joseph Hamilton, Eugene lleckathorne, William Fahrner, Rudy Calhoun, Michael Sherrick, Thomas Clayton, Mabel Bice, Margaret Simpson, Lorraine McDonnell. Third Row—Marian McCullough, June Worley, Melvin Runzo, Henry Phillips, Robert Worley, Betsy Breaden, Jane Gustin, Kathryn White, Joan Emery, Toni Calhoun, Clara Rucker, Joan Fitzgerald. Fourth Row—Marguerite Johnson, David Eller. Richard Hamilton, John Tail, Elizabeth Orr, Helen Crawford, Blaine McEwen, Donna Redmond, Bradley Crawshaw, James Orr, James Mellon, Daniel Fisher. Fifth Row—Mr. Louis Elster, Edward Furey, James Zahniscr. Robert Ammer, Edward Clark. Shirley Vernon, DeWayne Knauff, James McEwen, James Eller, Joseph Cutler. Forty nine of our students rehearsed under the baton of Mr. Louis Elster during the seventh period for football and basketball games, concerts, and assemblies. During the half-time at the football games, the band, dressed in blue and white uniforms with lights on their caps, entertained the spectators with various formations such as stairways, block letters, and designs to illustrate popular songs. Color was added to the band by the six majorettes and a drum major. The band not only played standard band selections but also swung out on popular numbers at assemblies and basketball games. In December, a Christmas program, featuring the combined talents of the band and mixed chorus, was presented. The band was represented in District Band competition at Hickory High School on February 1, 2, 3, by Shirley Vernon, baritone saxaphone; June Worley, first flute; Robert Worley, second horn; and Joyce Thomas and John Tait, clarinet. Two concerts, a winter concert on January 25, and a spring concert on May 11, were given for the public. Tlie officers of the year were: president, Joyce Thomas; vice-president, June Worley; secretary, Kathryn White; treasurer, Robert Ammer. 36 (Bsl (Bop, Something new lias been added to Mercer’s music department—a dance band under the direction of Mr. Louis Elster. The group, consisting of fifteen students interested in popular music, enjoys harmonizing together. Soloists for the group are Leeland Mount, Mary Grace Snvder, De Lora Brown, Kathryn White, and Joanne Jaillet. An added feature for the band is the tap dancer, Darla Jean Bardelsic. The dance band made its initial performance on November 6, at “Open House” during American Education Week. The group entertained between acts for the junior and senior plays, performed for high school assemblies, and was engaged for several dance performances. First Row—Joseph Cutler, Margaret Simpson, Glenda Frye, Shirley Vernon, Donald Vernon, Joyce Thomas. Second Row—Bradley Crawshaw, Eugene Heckathom, James Zahniser, Robert Ammer, Robert Sproat. James Eller, Barbara Robinson. Third Row—Norma Smith, Joseph Hamilton, Mr. Louis Elster, Joanne Jaillet, Kathryn White, Leeland Mount, DeLora Brown, Mary Grace Snyder. 37 Jo (JtecdtsL, VflxwdjaiiL, and, fcxiswjcL First Row—Richard Gamer, Russell Moon, Leeland Mount, Mr. Robert Cashdollar, John King, Richard King, Thomas Gill. Second Row—Clarence Brower, Charles Hennegan, Thomas Guiler, John Tait, William Bart-ges, James Eller, Robert Buchanan, David Lockyer. Third Row—Richard Ligo, James Hogan, Donald Wilson, Joseph Cutler, Thomas McAnallen, Frank Merchant, Russell King. Fourth Row—Robert Jaillet, Lawrence Lizzie, Richard Ringer, Raymond Riffle, John Ammcr, John Waha, William Buckley, Arthur Brandt. Fifth Row—James McElrath, Robert Clark, Thomas Gustin, Robert Ammcr, William Mavne, James Zahniser. The purpose of the Ili-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean scholarship, and clean living are the four planks by which the club abides. The Hi-Y pledge: “I agree before God and the members of this club to live up to the principles of the club, to be true to the pin which I am entitled to wear, and to make the club’s motto my motto while I am a member.” The group was guided by president, John King; vice-president, Robert Phil-son; secretary, Leeland Mount; treasurer, Richard King; chaplain, Russell Moon; and adviser, Mr. Robert Cashdollar. The club serves a dual purpose of being a social club as well as a character building group. During the year the boys conducted assembly programs and were represented at the Hi-Y conference in Oil City. 38 High, SkwdahdA. of, QhJixJdicm, The Tri-IIi-Y, which has as its purpose to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community higher standards of Christian character, includes girls from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. The development of friendship, loyalty, and service are stressed. The traditional colors of the club, red, white and blue, express sacrifice, purity, and loyalty. Meetings are held every other Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. The officers for the year were: president, Patricia Bain; vice-president, Dorothy White; secretary, Belva Edeburn; treasurer, Patricia Hayman; publicity, Betsy Breaden; chaplain, Eleanor Osborne; adviser, Mrs. Eunice Muth. During the year the club conducted assembly programs and joined the Hi-Y for several social events. During the second semester Miss Dorothy Shevel assumed the advisership of the group. First Row—Shirley Campbell, Betty Jane Ferry, Patricia Bain, Dorothy White, Belva Edeburn, Eleanor Osborne, Patricia Hayman, Glenda Frye, Zelma Smith. Second Row—Virginia Davis, Patricia Filer, Joyce Gillespie, Joyce Thomas, Patricia Fahrner, Mary Miller, Katherine Filer, Doris Dennison, Marjorie Boyd, Margaret Simpson. Third Row—Bernice Davis, Mary Dell, Betsy Breaden, Joan Emery, Virginia Strothers, Toni Calhoun, Clara Rucker, Marjorie Brown, Shirley Davis, Margaret Woods, Nellie Gill. Fourth Row—Elizabeth Urey, DeLora Brown, Marianne Hoffman, Jean Furey, Marian McCullough, Kathryn White, Jane Gustin, Judith McCartney, Boneta Zahniser, Joan Fitzgerald. Fifth Row—Amelia Christy, Marianne Kissel, Martha Jane Noble, Mrs. Eunice Muth, Bernice Cousins, Lou Ann Purvis, Ronda Vogan, Delores Dunn, Delores Hayne. 39 Qunim Jhi - - ? „ First Row—Donna Cozad. Martha Ringer, Elizabeth Dunn, Brookie King, Kay Kemp, Jean Jackal, Sherry Ringer, Dorothy Woods, Sara Reznor, Alice Campbell. Second Row'—Mrs. Bessie McKay, Audrey Rucker, Linda Peters, Gladys McFarland, Louise White, Jean Miller, Alice Dollman, Judith Lawton, Patricia Flannery. Third Row—Bernice Jewell, Dolores Bain, Jean Grimm, Barbara Becker, Catherine-Biros, Carol Winger, Judith Holliday, Barbara Dillon, Jo Ann Kemp, Linda Vogan. Fourth Row—Betty Morrison, Eleanor Cousins, Marlene Knowlton, Kathryn Michaels, Beverly Giewitz, Martha Moon, Pearl Buchanan, Evelyn Thompson, Delia Junkin, Rudy Calhoun. Fifth Row—Helen Crawford, Carol Mavne, Gail Winklevoss, Jean Bobanick, Thelma King, Marian Neuroh, Elizabeth Orr, Jane McClain, Donna Redmond. Members of the Senior Tri-Hi-Y organized the Junior Tri-Hi-Y this year for girls of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. At an impressive candlelight service, Patricia Bain, president of the senior group, with the aid of her officers, initiated forty girls into the membership of the group. The junior and senior clubs are based on the same planks, platforms, slogans, and motto. Service, friendship, and cooperation are stressed. To carry out the idea of service during Christmas season the girls packed a Christmas basket for the Children’s Home. Several social events took place during the year. The officers for the year were president. Sherry Ringer; vice-president, Jean Ann Jackal; secretary, Kay Kemp; treasurer, Brookie King. The adviser for the group is Mrs. Bessie McKay. 40 JJl JULL yyiuAlfL 9n, JAe_ ih_ First Row—Richard Hamilton, Robert Cummings, Eugene Heckathom, Mary Grace Snyder, Margaret Barber, Frances Trowbridge, John Worley, Delores Batholomew, Steve Biros, Charles Smith, Raymond Mount. Second Row—Mr. Louis Elster, Henrietta Carrier, Martha Foltz, Jane Scheer, Joanne Jaillet, Twila Fox, Joyce Gillespie, Shirley Gibson, Janet Catterson, Mary Tesh, James Mellon. Third Row—Mary Black, Kathryn White, Thelma King, Joan Emery, Norma Smith, Judith McCartney, Nancy Ran, Marion Wertman, Lorraine McDonnell, Joseph Annner. Fourth Row—Norton Phillips, Jane McClain, Martha Cummings, Jean Scheer, Cherie Fox, Luther Phillips, Thomas Guest, Donald Anderson, DeLora Brown, Marianne Hoffman, Leonard McCoy. Fifth Row—Shirley Guest, Lou Ann Purvis, Richard Ringer, Donald Sines, Sarah McCracken, Edward Miller, James McEwen, Harold Swart ., Patricia llayman, Ronda Vogan. Rehearsals for this group were held during the seventh period. Accompanied by pianist Norma Smith, the chorus sang selections of many varieties, from popular and semi-classical to spiritual and religious hymns. From the group, soloists, trios, and ensembles were selected for special programs. These groups appeared at Optimist club dinners, “Open House”, Christmas and Spring Concerts. The chorus was represented at Midwestern District Chorus, held January 11,12, and 13, at Red Bank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Joanne Jaillet, second alto; Kathryn White, second soprano; Mary Grace Snyder, second soprano; and Martha Cummings, second alto. 41 Jhjwuqk, tint (Hand, Uvl (pun. Seated (left to right)—Boneta Zahniser, Patricia Fahrner, June Worley, Thelma Jane King, Marjorie Boyd, Marianne Hoffman, Patricia Filer, Marilyn Ryder, Nellie Gill, Norma Smith, Joan Fitzgerald, Marianne Kissel, Mary Grace Snyder, Elizabeth Reno, Barbara Robinson, Helen McCullough, Shirley Kagarise, Betty Jane Ferry. Charlotte Boland, Judith Lawton. Standing—Richard Gamer, Joseph Cutler, Leeland Mount, Lena Thompson, Robert Worley, Dennis Doherty, James Hogan, Patricia Bain, Robert Jaillet, Joyce Thomas, Robert Clark, Joan Woods, Ronda Vogan, Mrs. Thelma Hoovler, Mrs. Lucille Keil. The Mer-Hi won the “Clear Copy Award” for school newspapers when four staff members represented the school at Journalism Day, November 11, at Westminster College. Norma Smith and Ronda Vogan, editor and assistant editor, together with Mrs. Thelma Hoovler, business adviser, attended the P. S. P. A. convention at Allentown. This year the staff aimed to print the news accurately and promptly and to record the social and academic life of the students. Its editorial policy attempted to reflect and interpret student opinion on pertinent school and world problems. The staff included copy editor, June Worley; exchange editor, Martha Jane Noble; feature editors, Barbara Robinson, Lena Thompson; feature writers, Patricia Filer, Marianne Hoffman, Norma King, Marianne Kissel, Mary Grace Snyder, Dennis Doherty; sports editor, Joseph Cutler; assistant sports editor, Leeland Mount; chief news reporter, Patricia Fahrner; art editor, Robert Jaillet; assistant artists, Marjorie Boyd, James Hogan; business manager, Richard King; assistant business manager, Richard Garner; circulation manager, William Mayne; typists, Joan Fitzgerald, Nellie Gill, Elizabeth Reno, Lena Thompson, Boneta Zahniser, Shirley Kagarise, Robert Clark, Marilyn Ryder; mimeographers, Patricia Bain, Joyce Thomas. The literary staff was under the capable supervision of Mrs. Lucille Keil. 42 JkhmiqpL Owl, £(@0jdA, — imcc iLL Deadlines—first drafts—dummy copy—corrections by the editors—balancing budgets—photographs—file boxes made from a pasteboard carton. These were only a few of the things which went into the making of the “Hi Times”. The headaches and worries were relieved by the satisfaction of seeing the yearbook take shape; from the ideas of the staff, the layout dummy, the photographer’s proofs, the engraver’s proofs, the printer’s proofs to the completed book. “Deadlines” became a pass word whenever the editor, Dorothy White, appeared. The literary staff kept the typists busy with the copy, while the photographers from Seavy’s Studio cooperated by taking, developing, and printing our pictures. The business staff worked hard at the task of soliciting patrons for the publication. The adviser, Miss Lillian Semple, with her arms loaded with folders, copy, and proofs for the “Hi Times” could frequently be seen hurrying through the halls. The staff included editor, Dorothy White; assistant editor, Robert Ammer; senior editor, Katherine Filer; literary editors, Joanne Jaillet, John Tait, Janet Fur-ey; art editors, Bernice Cousins, Virginia Davis; sports editor, John Ammer; business manager, Thomas McAnallen; assistant, John Waha; advertising manager, Richard Ligo; assistant, Zelma Smith; photographers, Charles Persch, Paul Bag-nall; typists, Mary Miller, Eleanor Osborne. Seated—John Ammer, Hichard Ligo, Dorothy White, Thomas McAnallen. Standing—Katherine Filer, John Tait, Eleanor Osborne, Robert Ammer, Mary Miller, Miss Lillian Semple, Janet Furey, Paul Bagnall, Bernice Cousins, Joanne Jaillet, John Walla, Zelma Smith, Charles Persch, Virginia Davis. 43 JhsL cfuAiL cl thsL J'DoiliqhLbu First Row—Clarence Brower, Eleanor Osborne, Donald Nelson, Mary Miller, Dorothy White, Robert Jaillet. Second Row—Nellie Gill, Marianne Kissel, June Worley, Robert Clark, Mary Grace Snyder, Richard Ligo, John Tait, Joyce Thomas, Miss Lillian Semple, director. “Is everybody ready? Places! Curtain!” That's the familiar voice of the director. Miss Lillian Semple, when the clock strikes eight on the evening of the big performance. To the audience a play may lx only an evening’s entertainment, but to the cast it means weeks of fun, hard work, sleepless nights, and thrills. The senior play, “The Baby Sitter,” was presented on the evenings of Novem!x r 16 and 17, to a capacity crowd in the high school auditorium. The plot concerned an attempt by Carrie, the baby sitter, to prove to her boy friend’s parents that she was dependable. When the incorrigible Junior got out of hand and ate Death Angel toadstools, Carrie saved the day by giving him the necessary antidotes. Finally the parents realized she was the one for their son. tfA atoL (paint. . . . JlnstA, . . . (RougsL Seated: John VVaha, Ollie Bartholomew, Robert Ammer, Ronda Vogan, Jean Moore, Margaret Simpson. Standing: Miss Lillian Semple, director; Kathryn White, Betsy Breaden, Jane Gustin, David Shaffer, Harold Ifft, Leeland Mount, Marjorie Boyd, Doris Dennison, Joseph Hamilton. Practice, dress rehearsal, make-up, and costumes are the forerunners of the final production. Then comes the night of the actual performance. The audience will be real. Everyone is excited. Then the director’s voice—the show is on! The junior play, “A Case of Springtime,” was presented on April 5 and 6, under the direction of Miss Lillian Semple to a capacity crowd. The plot centered around an attempt on the part of Boh to impress the principal’s daughter, Joan, with his magic tricks. Joan cooperated by offering to be the woman he sawed in two, and lent her father’s coat which was dyed bright yellow by mistake. A series of mishaps followed, but Bob came out on top. Even the school principal beamed on him when the final curtain fell. J'uhViSL dtnmsLmahiAA. J'juhUiSL J'OhmsihA, 46 High school students who have had one semester of home economics work are eligible to join the F. H. A., Future Homemakers of America, a national organization. The purposes of the F. H. A. are to further interest in home economics, to work for good home and family life, and to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking. The club meets every other Wednesday during the activity period. Each year a delegation attends the district convention, the Farm Show, and the State convention. The social activities include the game dinner with the F. F. A., initiation, and a mother and daughter banquet. Mrs. Helen Puskar and Mrs. Luella Johnson advise the group whose officers are Mary Tesh, president; Belva Edeburn, vice-president; Delores Havne, secretary; Amelia Christy, treasurer. First Row—Donna Baer, Mrs. Luella Johnson, Mrs. Helen Puskar. Amelia Christy, Delores Hayne, Belva Edeburn, Mary Tesh. Marjorie Barr. Second Row—Toni Calhoun, Twila Fox, June Gawne, Mabel Bice, Margaret Simpson, Heva Stright, Shirley Campbell. Third Row—Patti Slater. Norma Shaffer. Lorraine McDonnell, Marilyn Chisholm, Margaret Barber, Eleanor Swartz, Jean Furey. Martha Foltz. Fourth Row—Margaret Stambangh, Doris Buchanan. Roberta Van YVoert, Sarah Allen, Clara Rucker, Virginia Patterson, Jean Moore, Helen McCullough, Boneta Zahniser, Mary Ann Weaver, Roberta Finney, Mary Dell, Phyliss Baker, Delores Dunn, Marianne Kissel, Darlene Perry, Dorothy Shannon. First Row—Robert Cummings, Paul Bagnall, Robert Jaillet, Clair Winger, Mr. John McFate, Robert Worley, George Kala-jaincn, Delbert YVasser. Second Row—Robert Cathcart, Glenn Anderson, James Perseh-ka, Donald Anderson, Eugene Jordan, Milton Cozad, Harold Davis, Harold McGhee, Daniel Stambaugh. Third Row—James McEwen, Paul Jewell, Charles Christy, Gerald Cousins, James Hogan, Gerafd Tucci, John Tomson, William Philson. Fourth Row—Robert McGhee, Howard McQuiston, Das id Shaffer, Charles Woods, Edward Furey, Dale Summersgill, David Buchanan, Edwin Buchanan. Fifth Row—Donald Black, Robert Weaver, LeRoy McDowell. Wilbur Campbell. The Future Farmers Organization is a national group of boys studying vocational agriculture. The main purposes of the club are developing agricultural leadership, encouraging improvement in the farm and its surroundings, developing character training for useful citizenship, and teaching cooperation. To accomplish its purposes the groups carry on programs that differ from year to year. The activities of the Mercer Cross Roads chapter are: Fair judging contests, initiation, a game supper, livestock show, father and son banquet, selling seeds and onion plants, selling Christmas cards, parliamentary procedure contests and F. F. A. week at State College. The officers for the year were president. Robert Jaillet; vice-president, Clair Winger; secretary, Paul Bagnall; treasurer, George Kalajainen; reporter, Robert Worley; sentinel, Eugene McGhee; adviser, Mr. John McFate. 47 IJjicl, Jj SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Katherine Filer, Patricia Flickenger, Nellie Gill, Joanne Jaillet, Dorothy White, Mary Miller. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Judith Lawton, Frances Zigo, Jean Walker, Sherry Ringer. Those who are interested in cheering the school on to victory practice for several weeks under the supervision of Mrs. Elizabeth Byers. Then after competing in a special assembly, the cheerleaders are chosen by a faculty and athletic committee. This year’s senior high cheering squad was composed of five seniors, Mary Miller, Nellie Gill, Dorothy White, Katherine Filer, Joanne Jaillet, and one sophomore, Patricia Flickenger. Four girls, Judith Lawton, Frances Zigo, Jean Walker, and Sherry Ringer, were chosen for cheering at the junior high games. The cheerleaders held snake dances, had charge of pep assemblies, and accompanied the team to the away games. The girls were always on hand to support the team during both victory and defeat. 48 Kneeling—First Row—Thomas McAnallen, Donald Wilson. Second Row—Richard Ringer, John Ammer, Russell Moon. Third Row—Thomas Gustin. Standing—Richard Ligo, James McEwcn, John King, Richard Gamer, Charles Hennegan, Leeland Mount, Mr. Raymond Meckley, adviser. Varsity “MM was organized last year in order to give recognition to the field of sports. The organization serves the dual purpose of being a service club for the school and a social club for the athletes. Anyone who has earned a varsity letter in any of the athletic events may become a member of this group. Members of Varsity “M” act as ushers and attendants at the athletic contests During the year, several social events were held. 49 Ooirn JhltigA. in. cl SmcdL (limy. First Row—Mr. Robert Cashdollar, Thomas Guest, Ifenry Phillips, William Kelso, Paul Knauff. Second Row—Edward Furey, Lee Lightner, William Jennings, James Noble, Ralph McDowell, Allen Dunn. Third Row—Dennis Doherty, Donald Hartwick, David Lockyer, Arthur Anderson, Victor Knauff, Luther Phillips. Fourth Row—Arthur Van Horn, Michael Sherriek. Model building is rapidly becoming America’s number one hobby among boys. Its potentialities are almost unlimited. Because of the need of such an organization in Mercer, the club has been formed. Its main purpose is to develop in the boys a desire to use their leisure time to advantage and to learn the joy of craftsmanship. The Model Club has been organized for the boys in the junior high. Meetings are held during the eighth period each Wednesday in the Industrial Arts Shop. Limited space allows a membership of eighteen. Each member builds a model of his own choice in the shop on club time. The model may be a train, boat, tank, automobile, or airplane. The highlight of the year is the contest in the spring at Brandy Springs Park when a flying contest is held and a prize awarded to the member whose model has the longest flight duration. Another prize is given for the best built model, regardless of its type. Mr. Robert Cashdollar is club sponsor. 50 Jhjwuqk, JkiL VYLuc wAjaopsL Formulas, odors, research, and experiments are involved in furthering the knowledge of science by members of the Science Club. Varied programs, such as reports on new scientific ideas and experimenting with the known and the unknown, comprised the year’s work. The group met with their adviser, Mr. Richard Kane, on Mondays during the eighth period. Anyone interested in scientific work was eligible for membership. First Row—Carol Woods, Michael Sherrick, Donald Vernon. Second Row—Donald Greene, Arthur Van Horn, David Lockyer, Charlene Kruck, James Zah-niser, Charlotte Boland, Thomas Guiler, Betty Myers, Marguerite Johnson, Nancy Rau, Mr. Richard Kane. 51 Safsdti JiAdt First Row—Frank D’Angio, Joseph Miller, Donald Thompson, Robert Dye, Haney Mariacher, William Thompson. Second Row—Peter Martin, William Buchanan, Dean Campbell, Emanuel Boak, Samuel Weigel, William Snyder, David Davis. Third Row—David King, Eugene McDougall, Robert Lizzie, David D'Angio, Robert King, Norman King. Fourth Row—Ronald Hodge, Steve Biros, Curtis Old, Richard Kirby, Clair Burner, Charles Phipps, Glen McDougall. Fifth Row—Thomas Rodgers, Charles Redmond, Herman Beich, Thomas Clayton. The Safety Patrol has been organized from students from the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades to safeguard the lives of the students of Mercer schools. Regardless of weather conditions, the patrol boys were seen directing students and traffic at their respective posts in the morning before school convened and again in the evening at dismissal time. During inclement weather the boys don their yellow raincoats, a gift of the service clubs of Mercer. This year Mercer Joint Consolidated School received the “Green Pennant Award” for maintaining safety in the schools. The group is under the leadership of Mr. Raymond Brown. 52 ctiqhihu, Qam hcL, CteJtion.. Front—Richard Hamilton, Richard Garner, James Davis. Standing—Galliard Herriott, Leonard McCoy, Howard McQuiston, Paul Ragnall, LeRoy McDowell, Robert Clark, Edwin Buchanan, David Buchanan, Mr. Richard Kane. Tile audio-visual education department, under the direction of Mr. Richard Kane, has organized a projection crew. The department now lias three 16 millimeter projectors, three 33 millimeter strip projectors, one 3 by 3 slide projector, one opaque projector, one micro-projector, and a tape recorder. Since the members are required to participate in a training program, during which they are instructed in the operation of the equipment, they are capable of operating the various projectors. The operators are very much in demand for showing movies to assemblies, classes, and club meetings. The boys willingly give their services at any time. 53 “Quswi, J’joa, (L (DaLjC’ 54 Mary Miller, June Worley, queen; Nellie Gill. Nellie Gill, June Worley, Mary Miller. Captain Dick Ligo crowning June Worley queen. Q pwdmswL This year marks the beginning of an expanding athletic program. Mr. L. O. Hoffman has been advanced to the position of Director of Athletics. Serving in the capacity of coach of varsity basketball, he has succeeded in turning out another winning team. Mr. Ralph Short has taken over the coaching of senior high football. He is assisted by Mr. Raymond Meckley and Mr. John Hummel. Mr. Hummel is also the coach of junior high football. For the spring athletic program, Mr. Raymond Brown coached baseball, and track was under the direction of Mr. Ralph Short and Mr. Raymond Meckley. Richard Garner, manager; Raymond Meckley, Ralph Short, John Hummel, coaches; Wayne McCullough, manager. Efc UtmsdifL Lorenzo Hoffman fligAkirL (paJiadsL First Row—Stanley Peters, Russell King, James Hogan, Arthur Brandt, Russell Moon, Richard Ligo, John Amrner, Frank Merchant, William Bartges, Donald Wilson. Second Row—Charles Hennegan, James NlcElrath, Richard Ringer, John Magargee, Raymond Riffle, Donald Sines, Harold Ifft, John Waha, Blaine McEwen, George Kalajainen, Robert Worley. Third Row—Raymond Meckley, assistant coach, Ralph Short, coach, Harold Shaffer, Donald Vernon, Dennis Doherty, Thomas Guiler, James Brest, Charles Christy, Gerald Cousins, Solomon Wansor, Harold Newton, Robert Buchanan, Luther Phillips, Eugene McGhee, Donald Deramo, Robert Mayerchak, John Hummel, assistant coach. With a new coach, Mr. Ralph Short, a charging machine, and a tackling dummy, the Mustangs began football practice on August 14, in preparation for the first game on September 8. Mr. Short introduced the single wing as well as the T formation. This year Mercer entered the Class A loop by scheduling two County A schools, Greenville and Grove City. Other games were scheduled with the traditional rivals, Hickory, Shenango, Rimersburg, Union, Millcreek, Mars, and Zelionople. Schedule Scores M.H.S. OPP. Sept. 8 Greenville 0 27 Sept. 15 Zelionople 6 28 •Sept. 22 Mars 12 7 Sept. 29 M illcreek 0 27 •Oct. 6 Grove City 0 41 Oct. 13 Rimersburg 6 20 °Oct. 20 Hickory 0 0 Oct. 27 Union 6 19 Nov. 3 Shenango “Home Games 7 0 57 Qjl.. cHiqh J’OoJJjalL First Row—Michael Junkin, Howard Mosley, David King, David D’Angio, Norman King, James D’Angio, James Wilson, Stanley Shannon, Raymond Mount. Second Row—Gailliard Herriott, Delbert Wasser, Edward Mac Taggart, Graham Hoffman, David Urey, Gary Ringer, Victor Knauff, Robert Sproat, Henry Phillips, Raymond Ammer. Third Row—Bradley Crawshaw, James Brydon, Robert Long, James Orr, Leonard MeCov, Ronald Reed, Norton Phillips, Harold Davis, James Mellon, Glenn Cousins, Steve Runzo, John Hummel, coach. Coach John Hummel started the task of teaching football to a newly organized, all green team as soon as school began. The team was completely outfitted with new practice and game uniforms by the Athletic Association. The game uniforms were all white with blue numerals and the blue Northwestern stripe on the sleeves. The team’s schedule included six larger schools. However, as the season progressed much improvement was evident, and football talent developed. By adding a junior high football team, the Athletic Department hopes to build better varsity players for the future teams. Schedule Scores M.H.S. OPP. Sept. 20 George Washington- New Castle 0 33 Sept. 27 Greenville 6 13 Oct. 4 Meadville 0 ' 34 Oct. 12 Oil City 0 19 ’Oct. 18 Hickory 0 13 Oct. 26 Brookfield 'Home Games 0 13 58 First Row: James Mc-Elrath, end; Richard Ligo, left tackle; Arthur Brandt, full back; John Annner, guard. Second Row: Charles Hcnnegan, half back; T h o in a s MacAnallen, quarter back; Donald Wilson, half back. Third Row: Frank M erchant, tackle; Janies Hogan, end; Russell Moon, center; William Bartges, half back. WluAJjanqA, Top Row—Thomas Gustin, center; Arthur Brandt, guard; Donald Wilson, guard; John Ammer, guard. Bottom Row—Richard King, forward; John King, forward. Center, First Row—Richard King, John King, John Ammer, Donald Wilson, Charles I iennegan. Second Row—Richard Garner, manager; Arthur Brandt, Thomas Gustin, James Me-Elrath, Raymond Riffle, Mr. L. O. Hoffman. 60 Coach Renzie Hoffman’s Mercer High Mustangs became the first team in the history of the Mercer schools to go through a scheduled season undefeated. Playing a rough season as well as a long season, the Mustangs came through with flying colors. Coach Hoffman built his team around Thomas Gustin, 6 ft. 4 inch center; Richard King and James McElrath, forwards; and Donald Wilson and John Ammer, guards. The reserves were Arthur Brandt, Raymond Riffle, Charles Hennegan, and William Buckley. The Mustangs were entered in the unofficial Class A as well as the Tri-County B league. In the Class A league the Mustangs received a trophy by defeating Sharpsville, Hickory, Greenville, and Grove City twice. Likewise, they won a trophy in the Class B league by defeating Linesville, Cranberry, Rocky Grove, and Coehranton twice. By winning the Tri-County B league, the Mustangs won the right to compete for District 10 honors. The Mustangs took Lawrence Park in their stride by defeating them 42-32 at Edinboro State Teachers College and won a trophy for District 10 and also the game ball. During the next game Mercer defeated Slippery Rock 55-47 at Farrell High gymnasium. No trophy was received, but, as the winner, Mercer was given the game ball. The Mustangs ended their successful season when they bowed to Avalon 51-42 in the Western Regional Finals held at Farrell. Dec MHS OPP ° 1 New Wilmington 58 39 5 Shenango 66 25 8 Erie Strong Vincent 44 32 •12 Oil City 49 48 •15 Cranberry 65 51 29 New Wilmington 68 30 Jan. ° 2 Rocky Grove 59 37 5 Grove Citv 41 .36 9 Greenville 57 53 12 Sharpsville 46 34 °16 Hickory 55 43 19 Linesville 69 52 •23 Brookfield 62 52 26 Greenville 79 47 30 Coehranton 47 38 Feb. 4 2 Sharpsville 60 49 • 6 Linesville 57 41 9 Grove Citv 68 54 •13 Rockv Grove 76 44 16 Hickory 58 . . . 57 •20 Coehranton 76 54 23 Cranberry 63 59 Mar. 2 Oil Citv 66 65 Play Off Games Mar. 12 Lawrence Park (District 10) 42 32 20 Slippery Rock (Interdistrict 9-10) 55 47 27 Avalon (Western Regional Finals) . 42 51 61 Home Games VfluAhwqA, Mercer J.V. ended the season with a 13 to 9 record, as well as winning five out of eight league games. The will to win brought these boys through on many occasions. Tlie J.V. was also entered in the Emlenton tournament in which they beat Shippensville in the first round of play, but later dropped out when Ashland defeated them. Home games MHS Opp. Dec. i. New Wilmington 39 34 5. Shenango 36 28 12. Oil City 32 37 15. Cranberry ,35 53 29. New Wilmington 39 36 Jan. 2. Rocky Grove 19 33 5. Grove City 45 25 9. Greenville 31 32 12. Sharpsville 41 40 16. Hickory 30 31 19. Linesville 38 28 23. Brookfield 32 31 26. Greenville 52 59 30 Cocranton 34 21 Fell. 2. Sharpsville 34 35 6. Linesville 38 23 9. Grove City 45 28 13. Rocky Grove 55 45 16. Hickory 37 25 20. Cochranton 52 34 23. Cranberry 46 69 Mar. 2. Oil Citv 55 65 Emlenton Tournament MHS Opp. Mar. 7. Shippensville 39 37 12. Ashland 48 55 First Row—Robert Buchanan, Russell King, Stanley Peters, Leeland Mount, Richard Ringer. Second Row—Mr. Ralph Short, William Buckley, Harold Ifft, Robert Ammer, Milton Cozad, Mr. L. O. Hoffman, Richard Garner, manager. 62 Quniifi ZtigiL{BaAksdbcdL The Mercer Junior High team completed the season with seven wins and five defeats. Holding their opponents to 296 points, while scoring 304 themselves, the junior high averaged over their opponents during the whole season. Mr. Short, the coach, took a group of youngsters and organized them into a hall cluh. Kneeling—David King, manager; Mr. Ralph Short, coach; David D’Angio, manager. Standing—Thomas Clayton, Graham Hoffman, Edward MacTaggart, Gary Peters, Bradley Crawshaw, Robert Campbell, Robert Bohanick, James Orr. Raymond Ammer, Robert Long, Glenn Cousins, James Brydon, Eugene Heekathorne, Richard Brown, Robert Sproat. Score Schedule Jan. 3 Grove City- Jan. 8 Hickory Jan. 11 Greenville Jan. 15 Fredonia Jan. 18 Hempfield Jan. 22 Sharpsville Jan. 30 Greenville Feb. 1 Sharpsville Feb. 12 Hickory Feb. 15 Grove City Feb. 19 I lempfield Feb. 26 Fredonia MIIS Opp. 27 18 12 41 28 24 9 11 29 16 22 25 35 16 20 25 13 54 30 28 40 17 39 21 63 Jtw, Vliqht On March 30, the boys’ and girls’ gym classes under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Byers and Mr. Raymond Brown presented the annual gym exhibition in the high school auditorium. The varied acts featured tumbling, boxing, wrestling, parallel bars, and ring work for the boys and square dancing. May pole, pyramids, and ring work for the girls. An added feature of the evening was Zelma Smith, acrobat, and her teacher, Mr, David Astey. 04 “SphinqlL J'Vi L Jjmsl’ First Row—James D’Augio, Gerald Cousins, James McElrath, George Kal-ajainen. Harold Davis, David Eller, Harold Shaffer. Second Row—Howard Clark, Stanley Peters, James Zahniser, Glenn Cousins, James Eller, Harold Newton. Third Row—Mr. Raymond Brown, Malcolm Seaholm, Robert Buchanan, Thomas MeAnallen, Richard King, Joseph Cutter. First Row—Ronald Reed, Raymond Newton, John King, Frank Merchant, David Buchanan, Eddie Magargee, Russell Moon. Second Row—Robert Worley, Robert Ammer, Thomas Gustin, Robert Phil-son. Charles Spicker, Michael Sher-rick. Charles Hennegan, Donald Vernon. Third Row—Mr. Raymond Meckley, Harold Swartz, Luther Phillips, Charles Christs', Thomas Guiler, Russell King. Mr. Ralph Short. Spring sports, track and baseball, officially welcomed the season when practice call was issued for sports’ enthusiasts. The baseball team outfitted by the American Legion and the Moose club met Greenville, Sharpsville, Hickory, George Junior Republic, and Sandy Lake. During the season, the boys showed advanced improvement after a slow start. Mr. Raymond Brown is the baseball director. The track team under the direction of Mr. Raymond Meckley and Mr. Ralph Short opened the season at Farrell on April 18. They also engaged Oil Gity, Zelionople, Meadville, and Titusville in meets. Even though they started slowly, the boys showed marked improvement during the season. 65 Qaimdah SEPTEMBER Students and teachers welcomed back . . . Football practices . . . Mr. Short, new coach . . . Tri-Hi-Y installation . . . Junior High football team organized . . . Everett Duncan paid assembly . . . Homecoming queen election . . . Kazmaier paid assembly . . . Seniors make plans for raising money for Washington trip . . . Class officers chosen . . . Seniors build refreshment stand . . . Classes purchase grill . . . Seavy’s chosen for yearbook and senior photography. OCTOBER Teachers’ Institute ... No school . . . Senior Homecoming Dance . . . Printer chosen for yearbook . . . complete yearbook voted on—all the year’s activities . . . End of first six weeks ... report cards . . . Teachers’ Visitation Day ... no school . . . Nutchuk paid assembly . . . Yearbook headaches begin. NOVEMBER Small game hunting—no school . . . American Education week . . . Open House . . . Game Dinner . . . American Legion assembly . . . Senior class party . . . Dedication chosen for the yearbook . . . “The Babv Sitter” . . . Thanksgiving assembly and vacation . . . Big snow . . . No school. DECEMBER Elementary rooms celebrate the holidays . . . Senior name cards received . . . Senior pictures received . . . Blue and white caps and gowns chosen for graduation . . . Yearbook staff closes subscription campaign . . . Staff works hard selling advertising . . . Mercer opens basketball season . . . Beats New Wilmington 40 to 35 . . . Seniors sell seat cushions . . . Seniors see movies on Washington trip . . . Home Ec girls decorate the tree in the front hall . . . Turkey served in the cafeteria . . . Tri-Hi-Y Christmas dance . . . Christmas assembly • • • Merry Christmas. 66 fcvswiA. JANUARY New Year’s resolutions . . . School resumes . . . F. F. A. boys receive awards . . . Musical artists present assembly program . . . Tri-Hi-Y Northwest District Assembly . . . Seniors take Kuder Preference Tests . . . Student Council talked up . . . Mercer’s Defense Plan . . . Rocky Grove easy victim for Mustangs—59-37 . . . Delegates for Midwestern chorus . . . Pep meetings . . . Study balls in the cafeteria . . . Kids taking driver’s tests . . . Mr. Robinson joins staff. FEBRUARY Juniors entertain in assembly . . . Clark and Bartges attend science meeting in Cleveland . . . Mustangs trounce Hornets—55-43 . . . Seniors sponsor assembly . . . Home room programs . . . Home Ec spaghetti dinner . . . Hi-Times staff holds paper drive . . . Mustangs extend victories to 13 . . . “Macbeth” . . . Substitute teachers . . . Changes in eighth period . . . Cherry pies . . . Three thirty rush. MARCH Canteen dances . . . P. O. D. tests . . . MacAnal-len trying to get out of classes . . . Chemistry experiments . . . Home Ec freezer . . . Career books . . . Dick King’s playing the piano . . . Busses going to the play off games . . . Mercer’s undefeated season . . . Debates . . . Dav off for basketball celebration . . . Easter assembly . . . Vacation . . . Gym Exhibition. APRIL “A Case of Springtime” . . . “The Jinx” . .. “Maple Sugar Hop” . . . Tri-Hi-Y and Ili-Y assembly . . . Hi-Y swimming party . . . Seniors take aptitude tests . . . Next year’s schedules made out . . . Mr. Kane leaves to take another position . . . Mr. McClure joins the staff . .. Hi-Times staff chosen for ilext vear ... Awards decided for Mer-Hi staff . . . Fifth six weeks period ends . . . Seniors leave for Washington . . . Mrs. Byers takes job in Craf-ton. MAY Seniors return from Washington . . . Eighth grade party . . . Awards assembly . . . Seventh grade assembly . . . Prom . . . Mer-Hi Dinner . . . Hi-Times Banquet . . . Hi-Times Awards distributed . . . Practice for senior activities . . . Final exams . . . Blue and white caps and gowns . . . Final reports. JUNE Class Day program . . . End of the year rush . . . Baccalaureate .. . Commencement. . . Final farewells. 67 Pretty Boys. The motherly type. “Cut it out now!” All prettied up. Watch out! It’ll go to your stomach. It’s only 15c Dave. The Hicks. Close quarters, but ummm, how nice! Ask her; don’t be nervous. Me and my dog. Stepping high. Just like the army. Look at those biceps. The power of concentration. The contented couple. Gangley freshmen. Don’t walk on her feet. Where’d you buy that, Dutch? Whatta’ crew! Heap big Injun’. Come down to earth, Tike. Young and innocent. 68 Bet that's 98% water. Can almost see their ankles. One, two, three, smile. Junior high memories. Our old gang. Just a little outnumbered? All in a huddle. Why so sour, boys? Out for a walk. Pals. Mmm. Rather cute. Wow! Experienced? Attention! Time Out The show must go on! The Wright Brothers’ Successors Meeting the deadline Number, Please “Take that line again, Professor!” (“Mother Was A Freshman”) 70 . . . JthsL QIoaa, (pcdbionA. Because we are unable to enter into an elaborate display ot advertising, the Hi-Times is using the patron system of advertising. With equal appreciation and gratitude, we submit the list of those who have made it possible for us to have a yearbook. We trust that you will keep our patrons in mind as you read this annual and realize that without their financial help this publication would not have been possible. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Batcheler, Mr., Washington Educational Field Trips, Tyrone, Pennsylvania Ramsay, D. R. Sons, 306 Croton Avenue, New Castle, Pennsylvania ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Corner Drug Store, Rexall Cut Rate Drugs, R. W. Emery W. S. King. Phone 23 Coulter’s Electric Store, Electrical Appliances Paints, S. Diamond Street, Phone 185 Dillon, Charles L. Son, Jewelry Stationery, N. Pitt Street, Phone 620 Hammond Music Company, 209 E. Washington Street, New Castle, Penna. Hogue Shoe Store, Earl M. Son, N. Diamond Street, Phone 91 Hoy, Harold L. Sons, Sporting Goods, 614 Second Avenue, Johnsonburg, Pa. Hickory Fine Food, Curb Service, Ice Skating, 12 mi. west of Mercer, Sharon-Mercer Road Keystone Sanitary Companv, 110-112 Depot St. at W. Otterman, Greensburg, Pa. Langdon’s Department Store, N. Diamond Street, Phone 143 Mercer Milling Company, McKinley Street, Phone 204 Miller, Earl Sons, Funeral Home Furniture, 144 S. Pitt, Phone 114, N. Pitt, Phone 138 Page’s Restaurant, N. Diamond Street, Phone 611 Pennsylvania Power Company, “Better Lights Mean Better Sight.” Potter McCune Company, Walnut at 32nd Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania Rowbottoin, John, Plumbing Heating, E. Butler Street, Phone 38 Scotty’s Men’s Wear, N. Pitt Street, “Shop at Scotty’s on the Square.” Theater, North Diamond Street, Phone 506 Ugolini Painting Company, 121 E. Raven Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio Walker Manufacturing Company, Hand Tools, E. Market Street. Phone 36 Warner’s Electric Store, N. Diamond Street, ‘The Wishing Well,” Phone 616 Weaver’s Cut Rate Drug Store, M. D. Weaver, N. Diamond Street, Phone 119 Willis Garage, North Pitt Street, Phone 410 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ashbaugh’s Sunoco Station, N. Erie Street, Phone 9386 Bowman’s Better Grocery, E. Market Street, Phone 604 Braine and Foreman, Florists, Sharon-Mercer Rd., Phone 23040, Sharon, Pa. Bonnie View Dairy, Isaac Clarke, Fredonia, Pa., Phone 2404 Campbell Lumber Company, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, Phone 20 Crill’s Hardware, N. Pitt Street, Phone 73 Crawford, Wm. H., Crawfords Dairy, Mercer, R. D., Phone 536 R 1 Cummings Motor Sales, N. Erie Street, Phone 76 DeAngio’s Beauty Salon, 104 S. Diamond Street, Phone 291 J Elliott Electric Service, N. Diamond Street, Phone 352 J First National Bank, N. Diamond Street, Phone 500 Frank’s Restaurant, Route 19, Mercer, Phone 363 fiaJUwnA. Humes Hotel and Radar Hall, S. Erie Street, Phone 210 Isaly’s, Nortli Pitt Street, Mercer, Phone 9378 Kissel’s Restaurant, Grove City-Mercer Road, Phone 9395 Lee’s Electric Service, S. Pitt Street, Phone 675 Lewis Clark Sterling Station, W. Diamond Street, Phone 218 McCurdy’s Sporting Good, Greenville, Pennsylvania Mercer Bowling Alley, Venango Street, Phone 236 Mercer Cleaners, E. Market and Pitt, Phone 510 Mercer County Implement Company, A. C. Sproat, Route 19, Phone 290 Mercer Dispatch, N. Pitt Street, Phone 33 Mercer Fair Association, Mercer, Pennsylvania Milan’s Restaurant, Route 19, Phone Blacktown 19 J Montgomery, Drugs Groceries, N. Diamond Street, Phone 156 Murphy’s 5 10, N. Pitt Street, Phone 74 R Nelson, Joseph, Florist, 208 Otter Street, Phone 75 Nightingale Inn, Sharon-Mercer Road, Phone 9953 Otto’s Cleaners, S. Diamond Street, Phone 623 Patterson Lumber Company, E. Market Street, Phone 158 Persch, Lewis Jr., Pontiac Garage, N. Pitt Street, Phone 440 Pine Acres Restaurant, Eichen Miller, Route 19 Reznor, Fred, Jeweler, N. Diamond Street, Phone 150 Reynold’s Atlantic Service Station, N. Erie Venango Streets, Phone 9376 Shaffer’s Electric Store, E. Market Street, Phone 304 R Semple, C. J., Industrial Coal, Grove City Road, Phone 286 Taylor’s Furrier, North Erie Street, Phone 402 Union Grocery Store, N. Diamond Street, Mercer Victor Riddle, Roofing, Plumbing Heating, Perrv Highway, Phone 26 Wilson’s Restaurant, Grove City-Mercer Road, Phone 9377 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Anderson, your barber, N. Diamond Street, Phone 137 J Anderson, O. D., Bus Transportation, R. D. 3, Greenville, Pa., Phone 1646 Brest’s Market, Charleston, R. D. 2, Sharon, Phone 25626 Brown’s Market, New Wilmington, Phone 213 Brown, John C., Feed Hardware, New Wilmington, Phone 21 Cwynar’s Pastry Shop, N. Erie Street, Phone 665 Delaware Grove Auto Body Shop, Delaware Grove, Phone 3157 Fredonia Diamond Restaurant, Home Cooked Foods, S. Diamond Street, Phone 9371 Farmer’s National Bank, N. Diamond Street, Phone 135 Golden Pheasant, Route 19, Fredonia, Pennsylvania Keystone Motor Company, N. Pitt Street, Phone 46 McCalla’s Television, N. Erie Street, Phone 643 R MeWhirter’s Implement Company, Maple and North Streets, Phone 235 Mellon’s Pennzoil Service Station, E. Market and N. Pitt Street, Phone 425 Mercer Super Market, W. Venango Street, Phone 215 J Moore, I. R., Farm Supplies, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, Phone 6 Nevin’s Atlantic Service, Route 62, 3 miles west of Mercer, Phone 547 J 3 Panella’s Texaco Service Station, Franklin Road. Phone 9383 Palliard’s Store Service Station, Greenville-Mercer Road Phipps, Maud, Dry Good Notions, N. Diamond Street, Phone 181 Shalkey’s Clover Market, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, Phone 10 Wagner, Clare E. Sons, New Wilmington, Phone 34 Watson’s Service Station, Charleston, R. D. 2, Sharon, Phone 29111 73 CfljUMfdboAip Briner, D. H., Dr., 340 East Market Street, Mercer, Phone 456. Emery, J. W., South Pitt Street, Mercer, Phone 20. Hope, P. T., Dr., East Market Street, Mercer, Phone 103 M. Kelly, Arthur, Dr., 248 Maple Street, Mercer, Phone 281 R. King, T. W. Dr., Langdon Building, Mercer, Phone 352. Masson, Newton, Dr., North Pitt Venango Streeet, Mercer, Phone 515. Miller, Harry, Dr., North Pitt Street, Mercer, Phone 88. Muth, Dr., New Wilmington, Phone 3171. Proctor, William, Dr., North Diamond Street, Phone 509. Vogan, D. E., Dr., Mercer Cottage Hospital, Phone 638. Vogan, R. C., E. Market Street, Mercer, Phone 670. Vogan, W. R„ Dr., S. Pitt Street, Mercer, Phone 666. Williams, Dr., New Wilmington, Phone 573. Ohqani ajdorUiu I. O. O. F. Mercer Chamber of Commerce Senior Women's Club (BoDAisUlLL Rev. Howard Patterson Mr. William Pollard Mr. Len Ringer Mr. R. Roscoe Simons Mrs. M. D. Weaver Mr. Stephen Luckacs Mr. W. T. Courtney Mr. B. W. Crawshaw Mr. Seth Gustin Mr. Rodger Johnson Mr. Charles B. Lytle 74 REZNOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY jired impended unit heater Mercer Pennsylvania 75 « 4 V f: v v Y • • . i � r ,kw • . -S '■ i r. « 4 A r . «Ti ‘ X . fc. y 'it 'z: _ 4 — $.v 5v • £? u m. ♦ ? . j - -kV 8 '.I w ' V' A V -V V N «S I � • «' _ S5 ' « ' ■ V£ -rJ? m :, - . .• -'•; ,v Vv'; VC5 k x _ V «v A r 5 £® SN .Vi — '■ - i2S