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

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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

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 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