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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1953 volume:

■ 4  • mmm III ill! IS 1953 MERCER JOINT CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA IN APPRECIATION We, the class of 1953, dedicate with most sincere gratitude, this yearbook to Mrs. Martha Walker, who piloted us through our junior year. Her good judgment and wise counseling will always be appreciated by us. Never will we forget her warm personality. We will always think of her as a fine teacher and a true friend and advisor. CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION . . . CLASSES . . . ACTIVITIES . . . ATHLETICS . BOARD OF EDUCATION First Row: Glenn Edeburn, Arthur Knauff, Russell Buckley, Thomas McCleary, Charles Sykes, Paul Gill, Orin Porsch. Second Row: Robert Heazlett, Wilburt Reno, Jesse Anderson, David Vogan, Joe Bentley, William Crawford. Third Row: Robert Kelso, George Fox, Clark Bestwick, Otto Anderson, A. C. Sproat, Kenneth Redmond. Fourth Row: Albion Bindley, Harry Miller, T. C. Cochran, Jr., W. W. Proctor, Seth Gustin. Not Present: Kenneth Struthers. Much of the improvement made in the new Mercer Joint Consolidated High School is due to the wise planning of the Board of Education. They continually strive to keep our schools on a level with the best in the state. They look after the improvements and building of new schools and most important, they establish and maintain the best possible school to meet the needs of the community. Aside from their regular business, they must have various committees such as building, teachers, finance, athletics, and many more. SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL 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, Mrs. Imogine Kloss. PRINCIPAL 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. Doris Lizzie serves as his efficient secrete ry. Mrs. Doris Lizzie Mrs. Imogine Kloss 8 FACULTY Armstrong, Mrs. Margaret B. S. in Music Education, Indiana State Teachers College, Columbia University, Dickinson Choir School. Brown, Raymond B. S. in Health Education, Slippery Rock State Teachers College, M. E., University of Pitts burgh. Health, Physical Education. Elster, Louis B. S. in Music Education, Mansfield State Teachers College, University of Michigan, Instrumental Music. Findley, Charles U. Waynesburg College A. B. English and Social Studies. Cashdollar, Robert B. S. in Industrial Arts, California State Teachers College, M. S. Ed. Westminster College, Industrial Arts. Frye, Mrs. Shirley A. B. in Mathematics, Thiel Col lege. Mathematics, English. Davis, Wanda A. B. in English, Grove City College, English. Gardner, Mrs. Gladys State Teachers College, Slippery Rock, Pa., Geneva College, B. S. in Health and Physical Education. Elster, Mrs. Barbara B. S. in Art, Edinboro State Teachers College, Art. Goldthwaite, Daniel T. State Teachers College, Clarion, Pa., Math and Science. 9 FACULTY Hoffman, Lorenzo B. S., Slippery Rock State Teachers College, History, P. O. D. McCullough, Allen D. B. B. A., Westminster College, Social Studies. Hoovler, Mrs. Thelma B. S. in Commerce, Grove City College, Commercial Subjects. McClure, Clair B. S., Thiel College, Physics, Chemistry, General Science. Hummel, John B. S. in Commerce, Grove City College, Westminster College, Commercial Subjects. McKay, Mrs. Bessie Slippery Rock State Teachers College, Geography, Mathematics. Johns, Mrs. Laura B. S., Shipp e n s b u r g State Teachers College, Penn State, English. Meckley, Ray A. B., Thiel College, New York University, Social Studies. Long, Mary Jane B. S., Indiana State Teachers College, Home Economics. Patterson, James A. B., Westminster College, M. Ed., University of Pittsburgh, Mathematics. 10 FACULTY Lengerman, Ralph Slippery Rock State Teachers College, Allegheny College, B. S., Geneva College, Cornell University, University of Pittsburgh. Puskar, Mrs. Helen B. S. in Home Economics, Indiana State Teachers College, Cornell University, Home Economics, Cafeteria. Robinson, Robert A. B., Clarion State Teachers College, History, Social Studies. Short, Ralph B. S., University of Pittsburgh, Biology. Smith, J. Joy B. A., Geneva College, Speech, and English. Smith, Lloyd B. S. Agriculture, Penn State College, Agriculture. Stewart, Harold Clarion State Teachers College, Library, Science. Taylor, Willis A. B. in English, Thiel College, English. Walker, Mrs. Martha A. B., Grove City College, Languages. Long hours were spent during and after school to keep our new school clean. Our fine staff of janitors are to be thanked and commended for a job well done. JANITORS Left to right: Mr. Turner, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Albert. COOKS .eft to right: Mrs. Guarnieri, Mrs. McMil- len, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. DeAngio. The cooks this year were really happy for the new building and modern kitchen. The meals were well prepared, and were well received by the students. 12 Future typists. Checking papers. A day in the shop. Smile pretty. Passing out papers. Soup is on. Working hard? Do a good job. Watch the birdie. Information, please. Basketball look. OFFICERS AND ADVISERS Front Row: Patricia Hayman, James Eller, Mrs. Hoovler. Back Row: Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Johns, Donald Deramo, Joyce Gillespie. CLASS HISTORY Mercer Joint Consolidated High School became what is known at the six-six plan of organization the year the Class of '53 entered their freshmen term. The class chose the carnation as their class flower, their colors as green and white, and their motto— To build the future; use the present. His Parade was the title of the class party, which was deemed a success. This was the first year Mercer ever had a junior high basketball team and football team, as well as the first junior high cheerleaders. The class was represented well in the field of sports. During our sophomore year the class presented Comet Caravan as the annual class party; and this year members of the class became a part of the band and chorus. The Junior year was the turning point in the Class of '53's history. The class presented Showboat as the class party in November. In March, the annual junior class play, Our Miss Brooks, was presented. The highlight of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, the theme Springtime Symphony. Then came the climax of our high school years—our senior year! How long we had awaited this year; and all of a sudden, it was here! Our graduating pictures and our name cards! The wonderful success of our Homecoming Game and Dance! The thrill of putting on the first presentation in the new auditorium—our class play, You Can't Take It With You. Striving to obtain enough money to make the trip to Washington, D. C. by selling programs, refreshments at the football games, Christmas candy, and other such projects. And then the week at Washington, followed by the prom on May 1. We were very proud of our athletic teams our last year. The football team left a fine record, and our basketball team advanced to the Western Regional Finals before being eliminated. The track team did a good job, too. And just to think that we were the first class to graduate from the new building was a thrill itself! Our Baccalaureate Services were held on May 31, Commencement Exercises, June 3. Thus, the Class of '53 launched their ship into the world awaiting them. 14 CLASSES SENIORS Amos, Janice Marie Jan Janice is a studious lass. She's an asset to any class. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Mer-Hi 4; Dramatics Club 4; Gym Exhibition 2; Junior Play; Candlebearer 3; Business Education Club 4; Senior Play. Anderson, Arthur Tim Tall, dark and not very quiet. In a group, he is a riot. Model Club 1; Hi-Y 4. Brown, Margery Ellen Margie Marge is so sweet you know, Everyone will tell you so. Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Candle Bearer 3; Class Secretary 3. Buchanan, David James David is a country boy. He is always full of joy. Hi-Y 1; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Track 2. Baer, Dona Lee Very little, very wise. She's got a temper for her size. Science Club 1; Library Cadet 1; F. H. A. 2; Gym Exhibition 2; Business Education Club 4. Buchanan, Lawrence Clark Larry Larry is a Vo-ag joy. He hated women—silly boy! F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3. Transfer from Evans City 3. Barr, Marjorie Jean Midge Studious and quiet is this lass. She worked to help our Senior Class. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Buchanan, Robert Earle Earl Bob is set for the ref's starting call. Be it basketball, football, or just plain ball. J. H. Football 1; J. H. Basketball 1; J. V. Basketball 2, 3; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 4; Track 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Varsity M 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Science Club 1. Best, George Earle For Greenville he would give a cheer. But we were glad to have him here. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 2, 3; Teen Talk 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Boxing Buckley, William John Buck In basketball Bill rated high. When he passed, the girls would sigh. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 2; Mer-Hi 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Candle Bearer 3; Varsity M 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play. 16 Carter, Robert G. Deramo, Donald Peter Durango Kid Bob is a chemistry fan. Always ready to lend a hand. Model Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Projection Crew 1, 2, 3, 4; Mer-Hi 1, 2; Hi-Times 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3; District Chorus 3; District Band 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Chisholm, Mary Lou She is quiet as can be. But she got around you see. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. Christy, Charles A. Chuck One of the best on our football team. He was always on the beam. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity M 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2. Cousins, Gerald M. Jerry One of our Vo-Ag boys, He liked to make a lot of noise. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Football 2, 4. Davis, Shirley Ann Aggie When you look at Shirley She had a smile for Fredonia. Class Secretary 1; Science Club 1; Junior Play; Candlebearer 3; Secretary-Treasurer of A. A. A. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mer-Hi 4; Business Education Club 4. 17 For this lad acting was simple. When he smiled he'd flash you a dimple. Football 2; Junior Play; Dramatics Club 4; Vice President of Junior Class; Vice President of Senior Class; Senior Play. Doherty, Dennis P. Dennis the Menace He was good in the Senior Play, He might be an actor some day. Model Club 1, 2; Mer-Hi 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Dramatics Club 4. Dydek, Frank Jr. Frank is noted for his speed. He drove a Pontiac with two wheels freed. Eller, James Maurice Jim As president, he was on the beam. And also manager of our team. Hi-Y 2, 3; Mer-Hi 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Baseball 2; Basketball 3; Class President 3, 4. English, Pearl Arvilla Pearl is quiet in her ways, But in the end it always pays. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Candlebearer 3; Business Ed. Club 4; Transferred from West Middlesex 3. SENIORS Ferry, Betty Jane Jim Having fun is fine and dandy. She is sweet as sugar candy. Mer-Hi 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; Science Club 1, 2; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Junior Play. Filer, Patricia Lee Pat She's a cute lass, as you can see. Where Tike was, Pat would be. Science Club 1; Mer-Hi 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Library Cadet 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; F. T. A. 4; Gym Exhibition 2; Senior Play. Flickinger, Patricia Ann Pat Here is a cheerleader hard to beat, Pat is cute and very petite. F. H. A. 1; Mer-Hi 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 4; Candlebearer 3; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3; Attendant to Queen 4; Business Education Club 4. Foltz, Martha Lou Martha is one of our Commercial girls. On skates she was a whirl. F. H. A. 1; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Chorus 2, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; Mer-Hi 4; Business Education Club 4. Frye, Glenda Geviene Glenda played a sax in band, Always ready to lend a hand. Dance Band 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Junior Class Play; Mer-Hi 4; District Band 3; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Science Club 1; Candlebearer 3; President of Band 4; Senior Play; Business Education Club 4. Furey, Jean Rae Jeanie is smooth, sweet, and neat. She is really hard to beat. F. H. A. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Mer-Hi 4; Business Education Club 4. Garner, Richard Lyle Peanuts Though he's usually having fun, Dick seemed to have his work done. Mer-Hi 2, 3, 4; Hi-Times 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; Football Manager 1, 2; Basketball Manager 2, 4; Varsity M 1,2; Science Club 1; Candlebearer 3; Dramatics Club 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Junior Play, Projection Crew; Senior Play. Gawne, Edna June Junie So short and nice is our June, And skating was her pastime. Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; Mer-Hi 4; F. H. A. 1; Business Ed. Club 4. Fox, Twila Ann Taffy Twila has one great ambition. To be a secretary is a fine tradition. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; F. H. A. 1, 2; Gym Exhibition 2; Business Education Club 4. Gillespie, Joyce For a day she served as queen. With Stan she is always seen. Science Club 1; Gym Exhibition 2; Class Treasurer 1; Library Cadet 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mer-Hi 4; Class Secretary 4; Homecoming Queen 4. 18 Kalajainen, George Edward Guest, Shirley Mae A gal who was sure to sing. She's bound to do most anything. Candlebearer 3; Usher 3, Chorus 2, 4; Mer-Hi 4; Business Education Club. Guiler, Thomas John Thomas The Cat Stole the show in the plays, And a fine artist so they say. Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; Mer-Hi 3, 4; Hi Times 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Dramatics Club 4; Candlebearer 3; Future Teachers of America 4. Hayman, Patricia Jane Pat For playing a trombone, she had her way, She'd do the band a deed any day. Chorus 1, 2; District Orchestra 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Dance Band 2, 3; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Science Club 1; Band 3, 4; F. T. A. 4; Junior Class Play; Gym Exhibition 1. Hoffman, Marianne A nice personality, with overflow'ng pep. She led cheers with plenty of pep. Cheerleading 1, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mer-Hi 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President 1; Class Secretary 2; Library Cadet 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; F. T. A. Presi-dsnt 4; Junior Class Play 3; Attendant to Homecoming Queen 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Senior Play. Jewell, Paul S. As a farmer he'll go places. He can put a tractor in its paces. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; F. F. A. Chaplain 4. George is one of our farm boys. You will find him very cute and full of joy. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Track 1; Baseball 2; Band 1; Varsity M 2, 3, 4. Kimbrel, Gladys Mae Sis She came from Knox her Junior year. We were glad to have her in our class. Chorus 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Library Cadet; Business Education Club 4; Transfer from Knox 3. King, Norma Ruth Jo Knowledge she has all that she'll need. This lovely girl is sure to succeed. Class President 1, Vice President 2; Junior Play; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi Times 4; F. T. A. 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Senior Play. King, Russell Edward Rusty In any sport, he was good. He'd do anything if he could. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Varsity M 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3. Knauff, Regis DeWayne Elmer One of our Ag-boys, he was O. K. He was quiet seldom, when in a crowd. Band 1, 2; F. F. A. 3, 4. 19 Lcngel, Elizabeth Barbara Liz Good humor and very bright, Liz was a leader in every right. Library Cadet 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; F. T. A. 4; Junior Class Play. Magargee, Edward Leland He is friendly, in his ways. And always has something to say. Football 2, 4; Track 2, 3; Junior Class Play; Chorus 2; Hi-Y 3, 4. Marlin, Leonard James He is very quiet and shy. But always managed to get by. Science Club 1. McCartney, Judith Gwen Ju-Ju With a smile on her face. She will always take first place. Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Triple Trio 3; F. T. A. 4; Band 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Mer-Hi 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1. McCullough, Marian Eleanor As head majorette she was on the beam. With Shorty, she could be seen. Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1; Junior Play 3; Candlebearer 3; Business Education Club 4. SENIORS McElrath, James Frederick Tike Tike is high scorer on the team. He is always on the beam. Varsity Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hi Times 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Varsity Baseball 1, 2; Varsity M 2, 3, 4; Play Cast 3; Vice President A. A. 3; Candlebearer 3. McQuiston, Howard Robert Nothing seems to bother him, He is already full of vim. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Chorus 3, 4; Projection Crew 2; Hi-Y 2. Miller, Edward Joseph Ed is cute and full of fun, He keeps the girls on the run. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Junior Play; Senior Play. Morley, Robert Kenwood Bob Bob's work was seldom done by guess. His life is sure to be a success. Hi Times 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Class President 2; Dramatics Club 4; Senior Play. Newton, Harold Phillip Harold is neat and very quiet. When in the gang he causes a riot. Football 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Track 3. 20 Newton, Raymond Allison Ray Ray seems to be in a whirl. When he tries to get a girl. J. V. Football 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball Junior High 1; Junior Varsity 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Band 1, 2; Science Club 1; Varsity M 3, 4. Peters, Stanley R. Tanny Stan is a great athlete. He is really hard to beat. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hi Times 3; Varsity M 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Junior Play; Candlebearer 3 Philson, William North Bill Bill is always spic and span. He's also quite one ladies man. Track 1; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pryborowski, Richard Doesn't care much for the girls. Wasn't interested in the social whirl. Purvis, Lou Ann Louie Here is a yearbook worker. And served as its editor. F. H. A. 1; Chorus 1, 2; Gym Exhi?' bition 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mer-Hi 3; Hi Times 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; F. T. A. 4. 21 Rabold, Donald W.lliam Here's a friendly, cheerful bird. He was seen but seldom heard. Souvenir Committee 2; Advertising Committee 3. Rabold, Ronald Robert Silent and cool was this lad. I'm sure nothing could make him sad. Souvenir Committee 2; Advertising Committee 3. Richardson, Norman Norman is a lot of fun. He usually had his work done. Chorus 1; Printing Club 2; transfer from Ohio 2; F. F. A. 3, 4; Senior Play. Scheer, Jane Christine She is very quiet and smart. On her report she got good marks. Science Club 1; Chorus 2; Candlebearer 3; Gym Exhibition 1. Scheer, Jean Elizabeth Always smiling and never sad. She is gay whenever seen. Science Club 1; Chorus 2; Gym Exhibition 1; Candlebearer 3. Shaffer, Harold W. Jr. Bud'1 Harold is so very small. But he could really cause a riot. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Junior Play; Baseball 1, 2; Candle-bearer 3. Shannon, William Bruce Bruce's face is sure to be red. Yet with the girls he'll get ahead. Shannon, Dorothy E. With the eye on the cook book. She took Home Ec. to learn to cook. Gym Exhibition 1, 2; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Candlebearer 3. Smith, Donald E. Don Always carefree and gay, He could cheer you any day. Spindler, Arthur Little and mighty, is this lad, He was very seldom sad. SENIORS Stambaugh, Margaret Ann Peggy Peggy is a friendly lass. Someday she might teach a class. Hi Times 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; F. H. A. 1; Business Education Club 4; Usher 3. Stearns, Harold M. Curly hair and a dashing smile. Made all the girls go wild. Transfer from Stonebcro 3; J. V. Basketball 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Varsity Football 4; Varsity M 4; Junior Play 3; Candlebearer 3. Stright, Reva M. She is quiet and very shy, To do her best she always tries. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1; Candlebearer 3; Usher 3. Urey, Elizabeth Joyce Libby Jo Full of fun and fancy free. That's the way she's bound to be. Gym Exhibition 1; Hi Times 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Mer-Hi 4; F. H. A. 1; Business Education Club 4. Urey, Suzanne M. Suzy A dependable Mercer lass. Sure to be found in her class. F. H. A. 1, 2; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Candlebearer 3. 22 Vernon, Donald Adrian Jr. Fancy free and f-ill of fun. He always keeps you cn the run. Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, A; Track 2, 3; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Junior Play; Senior Play Dance Band 2, 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Projection Club 1, 2. Wansor, Solomon R. Sol always got around In a car with a roaring sound. Football 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; Model Club 1. Weaver, Robert A. Bob is very tall and slim, Many friends relied on him. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4. Winder, Mary Elizabeth Mary is so happy and gay. She makes one think of flowers in May. Chorus 1; Library Cadet 1; Science Club 1; Transfer from Union Township 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3; Candlebearer 3; Mer-Hi 4; Dramatics Club 4; Senior Play. Woods, Margaret Ann Peggy She is one of our farm girls, And always in the social whirl. Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Library Cadet 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Candlebearer 3; Hi Times 4; Band 4; Business Ed. Club 4. Worley, Robert L. ' Bob Bob is a Keystone former. With the girls he is a charmer. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; State F. F. A. Band 1; Orchestra 1, 3; Chorus 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity M 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Mer-Hi 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; State Finals F. F. A. Public Speaking 1, 2, 3; Penna. Electrical Association Winner 1; Junior Play; Senior Play. Zahniser, James L, Jr. Zinnie Jim is tall and plays a trumpet. He can really cause a rumpet. Baseball 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi Times 4; Projection Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity M 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Model Club 1. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Janice Amos, will my ability to cowgirl while driving a car to anyone who has a car that runs. I, Dona Baer, leave my bashfulness to Beverley Garner. I, Marjorie Barr, will my seat in P. O. D. to anybody who is lucky enough to get it. I, George Best, will my shyness to any new senior next year. We, Margie Brown and Pat Flickinger, will our good times together to Lenore and Peg. I, Bob Buchanan, will my ability to get in trouble with the teachers to Milton Cozad and hope that he has a good time. I, David Buchanan, leave quietly. I, Larry Buchanan, leave my wavy hair to Bob Bobanic. I, Bill Buckley, will my ability to keep training rules during basketball season to Milton Cozad. I, Bob Carter, in order to form a more perfect school, insure domestic tranquility, provide for my defense, and promote the general welfare, leave!!! I, Mary Lou Chisholm, will my seat in English class to my sister Joan. I, Chuck Christy, leave my helmet stained hair to any future football player who wants it. I, Jerry Cousins, leave my ability to get moved up front in Mr. Patterson's study hall to someone who needs it. I, Don Deramo, will be happy to get out of here. I, Dennis Doherty, do hereby bequeath my vocabulary to anyone who enjoys sitting down and reading dictionaries. I, Frank Dykek, will all my troubles in school to Harry Palmer. I, Jim Eller, will to my brother, Dave, my books to take home to study, because he doesn't seem to have any. I, Pearl English, leave all my troubles in Economics Class to some deserving Junior. I, Betty Jane Ferry, bequeath my ability to be late every morning to anyone who can sneak past the office!!! I, Glenda Frye, leave to Darla Bardelcik my hard practice and wonderful experiences at District Band. We, Jean Furey, June Gawne, and Martha Foltz, will to Peggy Rupert and Janet Weaver all the troubles we had going skating on game nights—especially if they take Bookkeeping. I, Twila Fox, gladly bequeath my half of locker No. 83 to my sister, Donna. I, Dick Garner, will my ability to eat to anyone on a diet. I, Joyce Gillespie, bequeath my fingernails to Jean Ann Jackal. I, Shirley Guest, will my seat on the school bus to Peggy Rupert. I, Thomas Guiler, leove to the teachers of the High School one year of freedom; then Jeanie will be here. I, Pat Hayman, bequeath my trombone to some unsuspecting musician. We, Shirley Davis, Pat Filer, and Marianne Hoffman, leave our friendships and wonderful times in high school to Betty Morrison, Jean Ann Jackal, and Sherry Ringer. I, Paul Jewell, will my front seat in history class for two straight years to my sister, Bernice. I, George Kalajainen, will my ability to write essays to Gene Jordan. We, Gladys Kimbrel and Peggy Stambaugh, leave Shirley Davis to Norm Paxton. I, Norma King, will my troubles with the buses to the games to Marianne Ashbaugh. I, Russell King, leave nothing, because I think I'll need all I have. I, DeWayne Knauff, wish to leave my trouble in English class to Jim Orr. I, Elizabeth Lengel, being a careful driver, leave my ability to keep the car on the road to Mary Waha. I, Leonard Martin, will my seat on our noisy bus to Ted Ifft. I, Judy McCartney, will my placing in the Voice of Democracy conte t to someone from Mercer High School next year. I, Marian McCullough, will my hat and epaulets to next year's head majorette. I, Tike McElrath, will my bashfulness in front of girls to Jim Orr. I, Howard McQuiston, leave my ability to get along with the teachers to Jack Shaffer. I, Ed Miller, will my seat in English class to Gary Ringer. I, Robert Morley, leave my arguments about politics with Mr. Hoffman to anyone who has enough courage to try it and sportsmanship to lose. We, Harold Newton and Ed Magargee, will our front seat in home room to two Juniors who are lucky enough to get them. I, Ray Newton, leave my ability to miss the basket in a basketball game to Gary Peters. I, Stan Peters, will my ability to get the point of Mr. Hummel's jokes to my fellow cowboy, Glenn Cousins. I, Bill Philson, will my ability to go deer hunting to anyone who can get away with it. I, Lou Ann Purvis, will my wonderful ability to drive a car to my brother. Jack. I, Richard Pryborowski, will my ability to write my P. O. D. conclusions at the last minute to anyone who can write faster than I. I, Donald Rabold, will, my P. O. D. book to any Junior who gets it. I, Ronald Rabold, will my solid and trig problems to the Juniors. I, Norman Richardson, bequeath my job at the South Side Market to any Junior boy who can drive a red Dodge panel truck with a two foot gash in the left side. I, Jane Scheer, will my good behavior on the bus to Lorene Courtney. I Jean Scheer, will my ability to keep quiet in study halls to my brother. Bob. I, Bud Shaffer, will my intelligence and bravery to get a Don Eagel hair cut to anyone who likes to wear a cap. I, Bruce Shannon, leave my ability to stay away from girls to my brother, Stan. I, Dorothy Shannon, will my ability to chew gum in Mr. Hummel's class to Doris Gomia. I, Donald Smith, leave. I, Arthur Spindler, will my P. O. D. book to anyone who wants it. I, Reva Stright, leave my good times in Home Ec. class to Betty Wansor. I, Harold Stearns, leave my ability to stay away from girls to Milton Cozad. I, Libby Jo Urev, will my ability to be almost late for school every morning to anyone who happens to have a car like mine. I, Suzanne Urey, will leave to some deserving Junior the A's I never got in P. O. D. I, Solomon Wansor, hereby bequeath the best years of my life (being a senior) to some poor deserving Junior. I, Bob Weaver, will my ability to go deer hunting to any Junior who thinks he can get away with it. I, Mary Winder, bequeath to my little brother, Jim, all my A's that I never got in Chemistry. I, Peggy Woods, will all my good times and troubles in school to my cousin. Gene Heckathorne. I, Bob Worley, will my ability to keep awake in P. O. D. class, to some sleepy Junior. I, Jim Zahniser, bequeath to a well deserving Junior (Jim D'Angio), my height, wavy hair, and ability to keep the girls from mobbing me. 24 AS WE WERE Front Row: Revo Stright, Margie Barr, Norma King, June Gawne, Joyce Gillespie, Tike McElrath, Dick Garner, Janice Amos. Second Row: Don Deramo, Bruce Shannon, Tom Guiler, Jim Eller, Marianne Hoffman, Lou Ann Purvis, Ed Margargee. Third Row: Paul Jewell, Mary Winder, Mariann McCullough, Gladys Kimbrel, Jean Furey, June Gawne, Libby Jo Urey, Ed Miller, Dona Baer, Martha Foltz. Fourth Row: George Kalajainen, Peggy Stambaugh, George Best. Back Row: Glenda Frye, Pat Filer, Betty Jane Ferry, Dave Buchanan, Peggy Woods, Shirley Guest. 25 SENIOR Prettiest Eyes Prettiest Hair Prettiest Teeth Most Athletic Best Musician Joyce Gillespie Pat Flickenger Pat Filer Marianne Hoffman Pat Hayman Harold Stearns Harold Stearns Don Deramo Stan Peters Jim Zahaniser SUPERLATIVES Best Student Wittiest Most Likely to Succeed Nicest Personality Most Courteous Pat Hayman .Elizabeth Lengel Pat Hayman Marianne Hoffman .Marianne Hoffman 27 Front Row: Judy McCartney, Glenda Frye, Suzanne Urey, JuneGawne, Marjorie Barr, Carol Lideck, Gladys Kimbrel, Janice Amos, Margie Brown, Betty Jane Ferry, Twila Fox, Donna Baer, Reva Stright, Mary Lou Chisholm, Mary Winder, Peggy Woods, Dorothy Shannon, Jean Furey, Martha Foltz, Jane Scheer, Joyce Gillespie, Lou Ann Purvis, Marian McCullough, Shirley Davis, Norma King. Second Row: Bob Carter, James Zahnizer, Dick Garner, Donald Vernon, Arthur Spindler, Donald Smith, Frank Dydek, Thomas Guiler, Charles Christy, Solomon Wansor, DeWayne Knauff, George Kalajainen, Larry Buchanan, Bruce Shannon, Ronald Rabold, Dennis Doherty, Bill Buckley, Ray Newton Arthur Anderson, Donald Rabold, Bill Philson, Edward Magar-gee, Dick Pryborowshi, Bob Weaver. Back Row: Pat Filer, Marianne Hoffman, Bob Worley, Edward Miller, Paul Jewell, Patricia Hayman, Jean Scheer, Shirley Guest, Pearl English, Elizabeth Lengel, Peggy Stambaugh, Mr. Crawshaw, Mrs. Hoovler, Patricia Flickenger, Elizabeth Urey, Robert Morley, Gerald Cousins, Donald Deramo, James Eller, Bob Buchanan, George Best, Howard McQuiston, Stanley Peters, Russell King, Harold Stearns, David Buchanan, Norman Richardson, Harold Newton, Harold Shaffer. WASHINGTON TRIP Points of Interest: State Capitol in Harrisburg; Gettysburg Battlefield; Lincoln Memorial; Arlington Ceme- tery, Alexandria, Virginia; Mount Vernon; National Airport; Jefferson Memorial; Library of Congress; the United States Capitol buildings; the F. B. I.; Washington Monument; Franciscian Monastery; U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland; Glen Echo Park; Smithsonian Institute; and a moonlight boat ride on the Potomac. 28 Mercer's modern library. UNDERCLASSES 29 Miss Davis's eighth grade English class. Freshman classroom. JUNIORS Front Row: Doreen Roddy, Betty Morrison, JoAnne Kemp, Marlene Keen, Audrey Rucker. Second Row: Anna Pesek, Joyce Nelson, Kathryn Michaels, Sherry Ringer, Thelma King, Nancy Perschka. Third Row: Richard Hamilton, Gaillard Herriott, Austin Rains, James Hogue, Clyde Hawk. Fourth Row: Harold McGhee, Eugene Heckathorne, Teddy Ifft, Jane McClain, Edward MacTaggart, James Brydon. Back Row: William Irwin, Leonard McCoy, Elizabeth Orr, Eugene Jordan. Front Row: Peggy Rupert, Winfield Davis, Richard Glessner, Delbert Wasser, Charlene Kruck, Carol Woods. Second Row: Beverly Giewitz, Delores Foy, Evelyn Thompson, Sally Smith, Janet Weaver. Third Row: Ruth Shaffer, Mary Waha, Marguerite Johnson, Patricia Shannon, Patricia Valler. Fourth Row: Gary Ringer, Donald Green, Arthur Van Horn, Harry Palmer. Back Row. Robert Long, Daniel Srambaugh, Ronald Reed, Jack Shaffer, Gerald Tucci, James Mellon. 30 JUNIORS Front Row: Pearl Buchanan, Doris Book, Doris Cole, Patricia Hartman, Patricia Flannery, Alice Adams. Second Row: Bernice Jewell, Henrietta Carrier, Doris Gomia, Katherine Gregg, Jean Jackal. Third Row: Raymond Ammer, David Eller, James Davis, Harold Davis, James DeAngio, Helen Crawford. Back Row: Jack Bancroft, Robert Campbell, Glenn Cousins, Robert Bobanic, Brad Crawshaw. CLASS ADVISERS AND OFFICERS Advisors President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Walker and Mr. Meckley David Eller Marlene Keen Delores Foy .... Bob Long 31 SOPHOMORES Front Row: Frances Zigo, Jean Walker, Shirley Roddy, Helen Simmers, Anita Palmer, Mary Ellen Klingen-smith. Second Row: Bob Yoho, Eugenia Collicchio, Donna Redmond, Sara Woods, Pat Santell, Martha Ringer. Third Row: Henry Phillips, Elizabeth Urey, Jane Thompson, Charlotte Draper, Florence Snyder, Delores Uber, Judy Sprout. Fourth Row: Ed Furey, David Urey, James Rodgers, James Stull, Jean Pry- borowski, Peggy Wagner, Betty Wansor. Back Row: Jack Purvis, Bill Tait, Jim Winder, James Shaffer, Tom Redmond, Warren Seaburn, Nelson Greggs. Front Row: Rudy Calhoun, Margaret Gawne, Beatrice Dollmon, Elaine Anderson, Donna Cozad, Mary Amon, Allan Dunn. Second Row: Pat Bancroft, Catherine Biros, Betty Blair, Charlotte Amos, Donna Fox, John Axe. Third Row: Tom Thompson, Joe Dydek, Harry Guarnieri, Bob Houston, Dick Brown, Jim Buchanan, John Davis. Fourth Row: Beverly Garner, Josephine Pesek, Eleanor Cousins, Mary Ann Ash- bough, Sheila Evans, Luther Phillips. Back Row: Thomas Guest, Wayne Cousins, Bill Fahrner, Bob Furey, Joe Ammer. SOPHOMORES Front Row: Shirley Miller, Ruby Shields, Alice Humes, Potty Teets, Kenneth Palmer, Bill Jennings. Second Row: Alice Ellis, Paul KnaufF, Delia Junken, Ruth Newton, Barbara Moose, Marlene Knowlton, Judy Law- ton. Third Row: Ralph McDowell, Darrell Jackson, Laverne Means, Jean Miller, Thelma Locke, Shirley Little, Marilyn Horner, Gary Peters. Fourth Row: Robert Michaels, Pat Magargee, Joanne Krafcheck, Roberta Johnson, Betty Hostetter, Marion Neuroh, Jean Hedglin. Back Row: Jim Jaskowak, Lee Lightner, Bill Kelso, Estel KnaufF, Norton Phillips, Edward Mueller, Russell Weaver. ADVISERS AND OFFICERS President Joe Ammer Vice President Josephine Pesek Secretary.................................... Roberta Johnson Treasurer Jame Rodgers Advisers Mr. Short and Mr. Taylor 33 FRESHMEN Front Row: Nancy Vechnak, Audine Hogue, Peggy Flickenger, Dorothy Woods, Dean Campbell, Jim Emery, Dave King. Second Row: Sandra Vernon, Blanche Hartman, Norman King, Chuck Smith, Harry Magargee, Mary Stambaugh. Third Row: Anna Mae Irwin, Yvonne Tomson, Charlotte Humphrey, Clara Lurtz, Bob Lizzie, Judy Holliday, Virginia Shreffler. Fourth Row: Jim Brown, Charles Rupert, Donald Saunders, Carlton Knowlton, Karen King, Mary Beth Lewis. Back Row: Gail Winklevoss, Yvonne Vechnak, Tom Clayton, Richard Ramsey, Wayne Jones, Jerry Kirby, Bob Sproat. Front Row: Glenn Walker, Kathryn Lytle, Doris Magargee, James Wright, Mary Knauff, Sara Reznor, Henrietta Redfoot. Second Row: Martha Moon, Gladys McFarland, Corietta McDowell, Undo Peters, Louise White, Frances Richardson. Third Row: Richard Reiher, Emanuel Book, Jim Wilson, Harry Wansor, Barbara Thompson, Sandra Magargee, Hazel McGhee. Fourth Row: linda Vogan, Kay Kemp, Carol Mayne, Diane McConnell, Bryda Magargee, Ronald Reiser. Back Row: Alton Wiercinski, Wayne Woods, Ronald Riffle, David Greggs, Jim Thompson, Mary Jane Taylor. FRESHMEN Front Row: Joan Chisholm, David De'Angio, Shirley Cathcart, Raymond Mount, Bob Axe, John Young, Joyce Campbell. Second Row: Mrs. Frye, Marian Baer, Delores Eaton, Dorothy Deaner, Leanore Brown, Barbara Becker, Betty Dunn, Mr. Robinson. Third Row: Gaylord Davis, James Perrine, Carol Adams, Frances Little, Sue Gomia, Veva Anderson, Geraldine Hawk. Fourth Row: Stanley Shannon, Michael Junkin, Charles Barkley, Barbara Dillon, Elizabeth Berringer, Ann English. Back Row: Geza Maars, Arthur KeifFer, Ira Bartholomew, Gene Brazal, Jean Bobanick, Barbara Anderson. Front Row: Carol Winger, Ann Spindler, Phyllis Snyder, Arlene Snyder, Bill Thompson, Dennis Peters, Harry Mariacher. Second Row: Linda Smith, Carol Swofe, Roberta Ryder, Ethel Jackson, Bill Tesh. Third Row: Harold Ealy, Janice Taylor, Marlene Jamison, Priscilla Shaffer, Nancy Tait, Virginia Richardson. Fourth Row: Bob Watson, Don Thompson, Ronald Nelson, Jim Cathcart, Lawrence Strosser. Back Row: John Jewell, Charles Robinson, John Worley, Steve Biros, Clair Barner, Ronald Horstman. ADVISERS AND OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Adviser David De'Angio Norman King Bob Sproat Ray Mount Mr. Robinson 35 EIGHTH GRADE ADVISERS AND OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Advisers Peter Martin Bob Thompson Sally Galbreath Judy Amon Miss Davis, Mr. Elster Front Row: Richard Moon, Shraden Pal- mer, Larry Zuschlag, Alexa Vogan, Billy Snyder, Bill Mowry. Second Row: Patty Thompson, Bob Scheer, Delores Winner, Darla Bardelcik, Howard Smith, David Miller, Lloyd Mosley. Third Row: Carol Weaver, Joanne Struble, George Lees, Patsy Thompson, Hilda Whyte, Bonnie Robinson. Fourth Row: Bob Thompson, Don Shipton, Peter Martin, Richard Orr, Charles Reeher, John McCall. Back Row: Richard Kirby, Phillip Shaffer, Curtis Ohls. Front Row: Violet Bortz, Eleanor Barber, Judy Amon, Virginia Filer, Shirley Catter-son. Second Row: Kenneth McCourt, Albert Christy, Bob Black, Marlen Bancroft, Albion Bindley, James Adams. Third Row: Mary Calhoun, Phyllis Broccious, Lillian Davis, Paul Mayne, Clyde Bowen. Fourth Row: Benjamin Gawne, James Bierce, Mary Amos, Sandra Carter, Lorene Courtney, Judy Becker. Back Row: Donald Bracken, Bob Amsler, William Campbell, David Bestwick, Stanley Swartz. Front Row: Ronald Luba, Betty Shaffer, Shirley Means, Eugene McDonald, Henry Michaels. Second Row: Ruth Mortland, Arlene Myers, Ruth Krocheck, Barbara Oakes, Billy Reeher, Walter Hermandorfer. Third Row: Joanne Miller, Sally Galbreath, Mary Palmer, Harriet Phillips, Charlotte Riggs. Fourth Row: Mike Van Woert, James Spieker, Allen McCoy, James Rucker. Back Row: James Milliren, Andrew Stambaugh, Don Snyder, Charles Phipps. Front Row: George Humes, Martha Grass-inger, Carol Hodge, Elizabeth Hartman, Patty Hayes. Second Row: Nick Kolbrick, David Davis, Cliff Hynniman, James Jackal, David Warner, Kathryn Hostetter. Third Row: William Kemm, Marilyn Magee, Margaret Kutcher, Bob Hinkson, Bob King. Fourth Row: Barbara Locke, Carol McCullough, Ruth Hartwick, Florine Mac-key, Ellen Armann, Nancy Jewell. Back Row: Bill Horner, Tom Riggs, Donald Jewell, Miss Davis. 36 SEVENTH GRADE ADVISERS AND OFFICERS President Jim Whitlotch Vice President Mary Philipps Secretary Rita Guarnieri Treasurer Betty Campbell Advisers Mr. McCullough, Mrs. McKay Front Row: Donald Lary, laverne Kirby, Robert Giebner, William Flannery, Jack Best, Leroy Furey. Second Row: Rita Guarnieri, Vivian Lytle, Barbara Long, Margaret McClennan, Alfred Stambaugh. Third Row: Richard Hogue, Howard Glessner, Frank Deramo, Kenneth Dolby, Amelia Dollmon, Dorothea Edeburn. Fourth Row: Judy Jackson, Margaret Lurtz, Steve Finney, Ferdinand Basham, Robert Grimm. Back Row: Texas Dulaney, Mary Bruce Finlay-son, Bruce Finleyson, Carl Diefender, Beverly Hughes. Front Row: Paul Miller, Cecil Magargee Edward Flannery, Joe Miller, Henry Rodgers, David Perschka. Second Row: Philip Gawne, Eleanor Rodgers, Lillian Phillips, Donald Locke, William Shields, Raymond Perschka. Third Row: Reid Snyder, Wil- liam Little, Chauncey Robinson, Robert Krofcheck, Bill Shaffer, Doris Hagg. Fourth Row: Marie McMillen, Patty Ryder, Margaret Reinhart, Carol Ryder, Mary McGhee, Mary Phillips. Back Row: Mrs. McKay, Marjorie Morrison, Ann Shiestle, Ruth O'Shany, Patty Reeher, Martha Peters, Mr. McCullough. Front Row: Lewis Davis, Charles Caldwell, David Crawshaw, Lois Barner, Elaine Byers, Carl Anderson. Second Row: Betty Campbell, Betty Axe, William Seger, Diana Adams, Patty Baer, Wayne Urey, Eddie Orlosky. Third Row: Raymond Brown, John Campbell, Jack Chisholm, Beatrice Rush, Shirley Baker, Alice Santell. Fourth Row: Dick Wimer, Lorietta Carrier, Stephanie Bindley, Gail Buxton, Richard Bierce, James Bennington, George Barber. Back Row: Floyd Jones, Bill Sherman, Carl Carlson, Lonnie Calhoun, Norma Bush. Front Row: Ivan Teets, James Warner, Dave Sykes, Donald Thompson, Mary Wendell, Connie Winner, Teddy Thompson. Second Row: Pat Zahniser, Mildred Uber, Grace Shaffer, Rosemary Yarian, Mary Swanson, William Wimer. Third Row: Jacquelin Webber, Agnes Winder, Gloria King, Joe Stewart, James Whitlotch, Frederick Thompson, Eddie Delgros. Fourth Row: Edward Thompson, David Wiercin- ski, Beverly Swanson, Tom Thompson, Betty Lou Swanson, Ralph Worley. Back Row: Van Olyphant, Beverly Warner, Sandra Shannon, Ann Olyphant. 37 BUSINESS EDUCATION CLUB Front Row: Audrey Rucker, Donna Baer, Elizabeth Urey, Donna Cozad, Alice Humes, Shirley Roddy, Rudy Calhoun, Evelyn Thompson, Twila Fox, June Gawne, Peggy Rupert, Doreen Roddy. Second Row: Janet Weaver, Jean Jackal, Sherry Ringer, Betty Morrison, Jean Furey, Martha Foltz, Janice Amos, Sally Smith, Beverly Geiwitz, Thelma Locke, Jean Hedglin, Mrs. Hoovler. Third Row: Charlotte Amos, Pat Shannon, Kathryn Michaels, Florence Snyder, Pat Bancroft, Shirley Davis, Marian McCullough, Gladys Kimbrell, Jane Thompson. Fourth Row: Catherine Biros, Joyce Nelson, Ruth Shaffer, Anna Pesek, Peggy Stam-baugh, Libby Jo Urey, Pat Flickenger, Beverly Garner, Josephine Pesek, Gary Ringer, Arthur Van Horn. This club, newly formed this year, under the supervision of Mrs. Thelma Hoovler, aims to promote greater interest among business students in the vocation of business. It has regular monthly meetings with speakers from different colleges and business offices. Officers were: President, Janice Amos; Vice President, Anna Pesek; Secretary, Shirley Davis; Treasurer, Jean Furey. These girls have several weeks of practice; and then after competing in a special assembly, they are chosen by a faculty and athletic committee. The girls accompanied the team to the away games and were always on hand to support the team during both victory and defeat. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Left to Right: Louise White, Frances Richardson, Gladys McFarland, Judy Amen. HI -TIMES After the deadlines, dummy copy, balancing budgets, photographs, hustle, bustle, scurry and scuffle, here it is. The 1953 edition of the Hi Times! The book contains pictures, taken by Seavys Studio, of the classes, faculty, clubs, athletics, and different happenings about the school. The staff along with its advisers, Miss Wanda Davis, and Mr. Dan Golthwaite, had fun producing the yearbook, and we know you will in consuming it. Officers: Editor, Lou Ann Purvis; Copy Editor, Bob Carter; Business Manager, Bob Morley; Photography, Jim Zahniser. Front Row: Doris Gomia, Norma King, Betty Morrison, JoAnne Kemp, Judy '.awton. Second Row: Anna Pesek, Peggy Woods, Peggy Stam bough. Sherry Ringer. Third Row: Eugenio Collicchio, Elizabeth Orr, Jane McClain, Lou Ann Purvis, Elizabeth Urey. Fourth Row: Jim Zahnizer, Robert Morley, Joe Ammer, Tom Guiler. Back Row: Miss Davis, Jim McElrath, Bob Carter, Mr. Golthwaite. Front Row: Joyce Gillespie, Judy McCartney, Jean Jackal, Marlene Keen, Twila Fox, Veva Anderson, JoAnne Kemp, Betty Jane Ferry, Glenda Frye. Second Row: Janice Amos, Lorrene Courtney, Martha Foltz, Jean Furey, June Gawne, Thelma King, Marianne Hoffman, Pat Filer. Third Row: Shirley Guest, Anna Pesek, Roberta Johnson, Henrietta Carrier, Linda Vogan, Catherine Biros, Mary Winder. Shirley Davis, Pat Flickenger. Fourth Row: Tom Guiler, Dick Garner, Edward McTagnart, Bob Worley, Elizabeth Orr, Beverly Garner, Joanne Krafcheck, Elizabeth Urey. Back Row: Mrs. Hoovler, Bill Buckley, Jim Eller, Leonard McCoy, Eugene Jordan, Mrs. Johns. MER HI The Mer Hi is the famous name of our school paper in Mercer High. It is published twice a month so that the students can read and enjoy the news. The paper covers all social activities, sports, popular fashions of the month's happenings in and about the school, the exchange news of others, and of course our famous gossip column which really keeps up on the latest. The paper consists of an editorial advisor, Mrs. Johns, and a business advisor, Mrs. Hoovler. The members of the staff receive much help from their advisors and feel that their paper is one of the best among schools. Every school is in need of a school paper and should appreciate the work of the staff. F. H. A. Front Row: Doris Book, Charlene Kruck, Helen Simmers ,Patty Teets, Margie Barr. Second Row: Elaine Anderson, Beatrice Dollman, Nancy Perschka, Pearl Buchanan, Reva Strigh, Coris Cole. Third Row: Sarah Woods, Jean Miller, Shirley Little, Shirley Miller, Shirley Roddy. Fourth Row: Bernice Jewell, Delores Uber, Jane Thompson, Betty Wansor, Henrietta Carrier, Katherine Gregg. Back Row: Miss Long, Mrs. Puskar, Eugenia Collicchio, Dorothy Shannon. Any high school student who has had one semester of home economics work is eligible to join the F. H. A., Future Homemakers of America, a National Organization. Being an active organization, the club has many projects throughout the year. Social activities held included the game dinner with the F. F. A., initiation, and a mother and daughter banquet. Mrs. Helen Puskar and Miss Mary Jane Long advise the group. The F. T. A., Future Teachers of America, was a newly organized club in our high school this year. Its aim is to acquaint the students who plan to have teaching as their profession with this field of work. The officers for the year were: President, Marianne Hoffman; Vice President, Patricia Hayman; Secretary, Betty Morrison; Treasurer, Patricia Filer; Adviser, Miss Joy Smith. Front Row: Sherry Ringer, Jean Jacket, Betty Morrison, Marlene Keen, Pat Flanery. Second Row: Norma King, Judy McCartney, Peggy Wagner, Thelma King. Third Row: Henrietta Carrier, Lou Ann Purvis, Marianne Hoffman, Doris Gomia, Pat Filer. Fourth Row: Pat Hayman, Josephine Pesek, Jane McClain, Anna Pesek. Back Row: Miss Smith, Tom Guiler, Dick Garner, Dick Hamilton, Liz Lengel. 42 F. F. A Front Row: Luther Phillips, Steve Biros, Ronald Horstman, Emanuel Book, Jim Cathcart, Bill Jennings, Delbert Wasser, Bill Tesh. Second Row: Wayne Woods, Norton Phillips, Jim Orr, Estel KnaufF, Bob Cathcart, Bob Worley, Bill Kelso. Third Row: Charles Christy, Dave Buchanan, Jack Purvis, Bill Tait, Harold McGhee, Daniel Stambaugh, Ed Merller, Alfons Wiercnski. Fourth Row: George Kalajainen, Bill Philson, Wayne Cousins, Ralph McDowell, John Jewell, Henry Phillips, Paul Jewell. Back Row: Mr. Lloyd Smith, Bob Weaver, Harold Ealy, Ed Furey, Ncrman Richardson, Gerald Cousins. The Future Farmers Organization is a national group of boys studying vocational agriculture. The main purpose of the club is 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. Fair judging contest, initiation, and a game supper are a few of the organizations activities. The officers for the year were: president, George Kalajainen; vice president, DeWayne Knauff; secretary, Bob Cathcart; treasurer, Daniel Stambaugh; reporter, Norman Richardson; sentinel, Luther Phillips; chaplain, Paul Jewell; and adviser, Mr. Lloyd Smith. The Jr. Hi-Y is a new club this year, under the supervision of Mr. McCullough. The officers for the year were: president, Robert Sproat; vice president, David D'Angio; secretary, Wayne Jones; treasurer, Allen McCoy; chaplain, Carlton Knowlton. JR. HI-Y Frcnt Row: Kenneth Dolby, Lavern Kirby, Henry Rodgers, Joe Miller, Donald Lary, David Sykes, Charles Caldwell, David Crawshaw, Eugene McDonald, Jack Best, David Perschka, Leroy Furey. Second Row: Clifford Hineman, Ronald Luba, Albion Bindley, William Shields, Paul Miller, Edward Flannery, James V hitlatch, Shreaden Palmer, Joe Stewart, William Wimer, Edward Orlosky. Third Row: Robert Grimm, James Bennington, Stephen Finney, Phillip Gawne, Ralph Worley, William Little, Thomas Thompson, William Seger, Howard Smith, Walter Hermandorfer, Howard Glessner, David Davis. Fourth Row: James Spieker, George Lees, Bruce McQuiston, Ferdinand Basham, Robert Lizzie, Norman King, David D'Angio, Raymond Mount, David King, Richard Burce, Robert Krafcheck. Back Row: Mr. McCullough, advisor, Carl Diefenderfer, Donald Bracken, Phillip Shaffer, Michael Junkin, Allen McCoy, Richard Orr, Paul Mayne, Van Oliphant, Robert Amsler, James Mi Him. 43 Hl-Y Front Row: Mr. Cashdollar, Ed McTaggart, Richard Hamilton, Robert Houston, Dick Brown, Delbert Wasser. Second Row: Ted Ifft, Brad Crawshaw, Arthur Van Horne, Norton Philipps, Jim Davis, Jim Brydon. Third Row: Bob Long, Jim Jaskowak, Dave Eller, Eugene Heckathorn, Bob Buchanan. Fourth Row: Gary Peters, Russell King, Glenn Cousins, Leonard McCoy, Eugene Jordan, Ed Magargee. Back Row: Thomas Guest, Jim Zahniser, Bob Carter, Bill Buckley, Gary Ringer. The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. 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—David Eller, Vice President—Teddy Ifft, Secretary—Gene Jordan, Treasurer—Bob Long, Chaplain—Dick Hamilton, and Adviser—Mr. Robert Cashdollar. LIBRARY CLUB Front Row: Alexo Vogan, Sarah Reznor, Carol Woods, Doris Magargee, Judy Amon, Virginia Filer, Henrietta Redfoot. Second Row: Nancy Jewell, Corietta McDowell, Marilyn Magee, Linda Peters, Louise White, Frances Richardson, Evelyn Thompson, Darla Bardelcik. Third Row: Marlyn Horner, Lorene Courtney, Carol Winger, Catherine Biros, Judy Becker, Bonnie Robinson, Ruth Hartwick. Fourth Row: Beverly Garner, Barbara Locke, Ruth Shaffer, Pat Valler, Gladys Kimbrel, Marianne Hoffman, Pat Filer, Carol McCullough. Back Row: Mr. Stewart, Howard McQuis-ton, Tom Guest, Bernice Struthers, Mary Waha. MODEL CLUB Front Row: Bill Mowry, Bill Thompson, Bill Snyder, Shraden Palmer, Lloyd Mosley, Bill Reeher, Richard Moon. Second Row: Clif Hynniman, David Davis, Harry Magargee, Dean Campbell, Bill Tesh, Clyde Bowen. Third Row: Gaylord Davis, Jim Cathcart, Norman Rupert, Jim Rucker, Jim Milern, Ronald Horstman. Back Row: Mike Van Woert, Phil Shaffer, Jim Brown, Mr. Cashdollar. LIBRARY CLUB This year the Mercer School Library has been under the supervision cf Mr. Harold Stewart. He is helped by a group of girls called Library Cadets. Officers: President_Louise White, Vice President—Carol Winger, Secretary—Alexa Vogan, and Treasurer—Ruth Hartwick. MODEL CLUB Model building is rapidly becoming America's number one hobby among boys. The club has been formed because of the need of such an organization in Mercer. Each member builds a model of his own choice in the shop. Mr. Robert Cashdollar is club sponsor. 45 SENIOR TRI-HI-Y Fronl Row: Solly Smith, Janet Weaver, Peggy Rupert, Pearl Buchanan, Twila Fox, Betty Jane Ferry, JoAnne Kemp, Judy Law-ton. Ruby Shields, Charlene Kruck, Doris Cole, Carol Woods, Audrey Rucker, Alice Adams. Second Row: Norma King, Joyce Gillespie, Judy McCartney, June Gawne, Jean Jackal, Betty Morrison, Nancy Perschka, Charlotte Draper, Ruth Newton, Catherine Biros, Doris Book, Beverly Giewitz, Rudy Calhoun. Third Row: Lou Ann Purvis, Mary Winder, Marianne Hoffman, Shirley Davis, Marian McCullough, Peggy Woods, Patricia Flickenger, Janice Amos, Jean Furey, Martha Foltz, Henrietta Carrier, Sherry Ringer, Thelma King, Alice Jean Humes. Fourth Row: Berta Van Woert, Delores Uber, Jane Thompson, Jean Hedg- lin, Donna Fox, Charlotte Amos, Pat Bancroft, Betty Blair, Thelma Locke, Betty Hostetter, Roberta Johnson, Elizabeth Orr, Helen Crawford. Back Row: Mrs. Walker, Liz Lengel, Eugenia Collicchio, Beverly Garner, Judy Sproat, Donna Redmond, Jane McClain, Mary Waha, Ruth Shaffer, Joyce Nelson, Delores Foy, Patricia Shannon. This year the Tri-Hi-Y has been very active with their new officers: President, Jane McClain; Vice President, Pat Flickinger; Secretary, Twila Fox; Treasurer, Liz Lengel; and Chaplain, Kathryn Biros. The club works together to conclude many good projects. The purpose of our club is to create, maintain, and extend, through the home, school and community, higher standards of Christian character. This club includes all girls from Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. Our adviser is Mrs. Martha Walker. The club stresses friendship, loyalty, and service. The traditional colors of the club are: red, white and blue, expressing sacrifice, purity, and loyalty. 46 JUNIOR TRI-HI-Y Front Row: Joyce Campbell, Jody Amon, Betty Campbell, Betty Axe, Alice Santell, Patty Baer, Kathryn Hostetter, Judy Holliday, Jean Grimm, Carol Mayne, Judy Becker, Louise White, Margaret McClelland, Barbara Long, Rosemarie Yarian, Ginger Barns, Mary Wendell, Connie Winner, Elaine Bowers. Second Row: Mrs. McKay, Joanne Dunn, Barbara Becker, Sarah Jane Reznor, Delores Winner, Amelia Dollman, Ruth Kacholick, Dottie Edeburn, Patty Reeher, Martha Peters, Lillian Philipps, Barbara Oakes, Alexa Vogan, Eleanor Barber, Beatrice Rush, Margaret Reinhart, Patty Ryder, Carol Ryder, Violet Bortz, Doris Magargee, Shirley Catterson. Third Row: Yvonne Vechnack, Barbara Thompson, Nancy Vechnack, Gladys McFarland, Sally Galbreath, Norma Bush, Loretta Carrier, Stephanie Bindley, Margaret Lurtz, Charlotte Riggs, Ruth Mortland, Linda Peters, Dorothy Woods, Frances Richardson, Audine Hogue, Texas Dulaney, Lillian Davis, Harriet Philipps, Mary Philipps, Jackie Webber. Fourth Row: Virginia Richardson, Daine McConnell, Carle Swope, Lorene Courtney, Mary Amos, Sandro Carter, Faye Buxton, Mary Calhoun, Bonnie Robinson, Joanne Miller, Margie Morrison, Ellen Armonn, Frances Little, Sue Gomia, Pat Thompson, Mary Jane Palmer, Ann Oliphant, Sandra Shannon, Delores Eaton. Back Row: Gail Winklevoss, Mary Jane Taylor, Bar- bara Dillon, Mary Beth Lewis, Elizabeth Berringer, Janice Taylor, Jean Bobanick, Carol Weaver, Mary Finlayson, Marie McMil-len, Beverly Warner, Kathryn Thompson, Karen King, Linda Vogan, Peggy Flickenger, Kay Kemp, Carol Winger, Nancy Tait, Carol McCullough. The Jr. Tri-Hi-Y was organized last year for girls of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. The junior and senior clubs are based on the same planks, platform, slogans, and motto. Service, friendship, and cooperation are stressed. Many projects were carried out during the year for the idea of service. Several social events took place during the year. The officers of the year were: president, Judy Holli- day; vice-president, Jean Grimm; secretary, Judy Becker; treasurer, Carol Mayne; chaplain, Louise White. The adviser for the group is Mrs. Bessie McKay. 47 Front Row: Dick Garner, Marianne Hoffman, Donald Vernon, Patricia Filer, Donald Deramo, Norma King. Back Row: Mary Winder, Robert Morley, Glenda Frye, Dennis Doherty, Robert Worley, Janice Amos, Edward Miller, Thomas Goiler, Norman Richardson, Gerald Cous'ns, Donald Smith. Hey! Where is everyone going? I wonder what this paper is, someone must have dropped it? Try-outs for the Senior Class Play start tonight. Now I know the reason everyone is in a hurry. Wow, Miss Smith is going to direct it. This sounds good. Yes, the name of the play is, You Can't Take It With You. After much ado we smell make-up, and the stage lights blink three times as the curtain goes up for another of Mercer's highly applauded performances. 48 JR. CLASS PLAY Front Row: Richard Glessner, Sherry Ringer, Anna Pesek, Jean Jackal, Betty Morrison, Alice Adams, Pat V alter. Second Row: Miss Smith, JoAnne Kemp, Thelma King, Elizabeth Orr, Dick Hamilton, Marlene Keen, Brad Crawshaw, Joyce Nelson. Back Row: Delbert Wasser, Jim D'Angio, Bob Long, Jim Davis, Ted IflFt, Ray Ammer, Bill Irwin, Jack Bancroft, Gene Heckathorn, David Eller, Jim Brydon. Is everybody ready? Lights! Camera! Action! That's the familiar voice of the director Miss Joy Smith when the clock strikes eight on the evening of the big performance. To the audience a play may be only an evening's entertainment, but to the cast it means weeks of fun, hard work, sleepless nights, and thrills. The junior play, Three Blind Mice, was presented on the evenings of April 16 and 17, to a capacity crowd. When the curtain went down after the final performance, there were a lot of weary kids, but all agreed I'll do it again next year; it's fun 49 DRAMATICS CLUB Front Row: Pearl Buchanan, Elaine Anderson, Doris Cole, Doris Book, Pat Flannery, Mary Amon, Judy Lawton, Betty Morrison, Marlene Keen, Tom Guiler, Eugene Heckathorn, Miss Joy Smith. Second Row: Peggy Wagner, Betty Hostetter, Marion Neuroh, Marilyn Horner, Thelma Locke, Delia Junkin, Ruth Newton, Betty Blair, Charlotte Draper, Catherine Biros, Rudy Calhoun, Richard Glessner, Delbert Wasser. Third Row: Judy Sproat, Berta Van Woert, Roberto Johnson, Mary Woha, Pat Valler, Doris Gomia, Jane McClain, Thelma King, Jean Jackal, JoAnne Kemp, Sherry Ringer, Mary Ann Ashbaugh. Fourth Row: James Brydon, Richard Hamilton, Clyde Hawk, Donald Vernon, Pat Magargee, Josephine Pesek, Eugenia Collicchio, Elizabeth Lengel, Elizabeth Orr, Helen Crawford, Anna Pesek, Eleanor Cousins. Back Row: Ted Ifft, Dick Garner, Donald Deramo, Eugene Jordan, Dave Eller, Brad Crawshaw, Gerald Tucci, Solomon Wansor, Jack Bancroft, Raymond Ammer. The Dramatics Club, one of the new clubs organized in Mercer High School this year, consists of approximately sixty members. In order to join a student must have thirty points which are made by working on different projects, reading and attending plays, and working on various committees. Club officers for the year were: president, Marlene Keen; vice president, Tom Guiler; secretary, Betty Morrison; treasurer. Bob Morley; business manager. Gene Heckathorn; adviser. Miss Joy Smith. The Safety Patrol has been organized from students of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades to safeguard the lives of the students of Mercer schools. Regardless of the weather conditions the patrol boys were seen directing students and traffic at their respective posts in the morning and at the dismissal of school. During inclement weather the boys use their yellow raincoats, a gift of the service clubs of Mercer. The group is under the leadership of Mr. Raymond Brown. PATROL CLUB Front Row: Louis Davis, Joe Miller, Henry Rodgers, Chuck Caldwell, Cecil Margargee, David Crawshaw, Henry Michaels, David Perschka, LeRoy Furey. Second Row: Donald Locke, Frank Deramo, Den Dalby, Ronald Luba, Bill Seger, Edward Flannery, Bill Wimer, Lavern Kirby. Third Row: Jack Chisholm, Thomas Thompson, William Shields, William Shaffer, Jim Warner, Nick Kolbrick, Edward Delgross, Howard Glessner, John Campbell. Fourth Row: Ferdinand Basham, Alvin Schaffer, Carl Carlson, Dick Wimer, Steve Finney, Robert Krafcheck, Clyde Bowen, Robert Scheer. Back Row: Mr. Brown, Paul Mayne, Carl Diefen- derfer, Michael Van Woert, Peter Martin, James Birece, Floyd Jones, Robert Grimm. 50 Cleaning up. Do a good job. Hidden talent. 51 BAND Front Row: Judy Lawton, Katherine Thompson, Karen King, Marian McCullough, Gail Winkelvoss, Peggy Flickenger, Arlene Snyder, Donna Cozad. Second Row: Pat Filer, Judy McCartney, David Miller, Lloyd Mosely, Harry Margargee, Darla Bardel-cek, James Whitlatch, Joe Stuart, Robert Giebner, Bill Snyder, Bill Mowry, Don Thompson, Ann English, Peggy Woods. Third Row: Mr. Elster, Rudy Calhoun, Virginia Sheffler, Mary Amon, Sandra Vernon, Nancy Vechnack, Audine Hogue, Dean Cambell, Dorothy Woods, James Emery, Blanche Hartman, Bill Sheer. Fourth Row: John Morley, Carlton Knowlton, Jim Thompson, Chuck Reheer, John McCall, Bob Wasson, Clair Barner, Peter Marlin, Marion Neuroh, Judy Holliday. Fifth Row: Pat Hayman, Richard Kirb, Norton Philipps, Jim Brown, Curtis Ohl, Donna Redmond, Jane McClain, Mary Beth Lewis, Bob Worley, Tom Thompson, Bob Sproat. Back Row: Bob Carter, Tom Guest, Bill Fahrner, Henry Philipps, Yvonne Vechnak, Richard Ramsey, Joe Ammer, Glenda Frye. Tired and dusty feet are common among members of the marching band who have gone through their paces. The band this year was composed of approximately fifty students, who rehearsed the eighth period under the direction of Mr. Louis Elster. This self-supporting organization entertained the spectators at home and away games with fine performances. Six majorettes, two flag twirlers, four color guards, and a drum major added the finishing touches. The officers of the year were: president, Glenda Frye; vice president, Patricia Hayman; secretary-treasurer, Robert Worley. DANCE BAND Front Row: Henry Philipps, Glenda Frye, Darla Bar- delick, Tom Thompson. Second Row: Dean Campbell, Norton Philipps, Patricia Hayman. Back Row: Brad Crawshaw, James Zahniser, Robert Sproat, Richard Ramsey, Judy Lawton. Piano: Thelma Jane King. The Dance Band, organized at the termination of the large dance band, has entertained at the Senior and Junior Class Plays and at P. T. A. Before the year is out the group hopes to make some performances for money. The instructor is Mr. Elster. 52 ORCHESTRA Front Row: Nancy Veschnak, Nancy Tail, Judy McCartney, Robert Scheer, Curtis Ohls, Glenn Walker, Ronald Reiser, Paul Miller. Second Row: David Miller, John Morley, Bill Snyder, John McCall, Judy Holliday, Pat Hayman. Back Row: Lloyd Mosley, Thomas Guest, Norman Rupert, Dean Campbell, Don Saunders, Dick Ramsey, Sandra Vernon, Bob Carter. This year the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Louis Elster, provided many enjoyable intermissions at both the junior and senior plays. They also played an active part in making the annual concert a success. The group this year consisted of both elementary and high school students. 53 CHORUS Front Row: Anno Mae Irwin, Doris Gomia, Marilyn Horner, Barbara Moose, Pat Flannery, Bill Thompson. Second Row: Shirley Guest, Mary Winder, Sheila Evans, Bernice Jewell, Kathryn Michaels, Joyce Nelson, Pat Valler. Back Row: Howard McQuistcn, Jim Winder, Solomon Wansor, Eugenia Colicchio, Helen Crawford, Eleanor Cousins, Pearl English, Bob Weaver. Rehearsals for this group were held during the eighth period. Accompanied by pianist Barbara Moose, 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. The chorus was represented at Midwestern District Chorus, held April 9, 10, and 11, at Hickory High School, by Mary Winder, soprano; Shirley Guest, alto; Howard McQuiston, tenor; and Solomon Wansor, bass. Officers were: president, Mary Winder; vice president, Joyce Nelson; secretary, Shelia Evans; treasurer, Helen Crawford; librarian, Kathryn Michaels. Mrs. Armstrong is the new director. TRIPLE TRIO Front Row: PaJricia Flannery, Glenda Frye, Suzanne Urey, Patricia Valler. Second Row: Martha Foltz, Shelia Evans, Kathryn Michaels. Back Row: Bernice Jewell, Thelma King, Eleanor Cousins, Helen Crawford. The Triple Trio girls are happiest when they are singing. Their aim is enjoyment afforded to listeners. The girls participated in school functions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and the annual Spring Concert. Girls from grades ten through twelve are eligible. 54 MAJORETTES Left to Right: Donna Cozad, Kathryn Thompson, Gail Winkelvoss, Marian McCullough, Karen King, Peggy Flickenger, Arlene Snyder, Judy Lawton. 55 VARSITY M Front Row: Ronold Reed, Glenn Cousins, Bob Bobonic, Leonard McCoy, Robert Long, Mr. Rob:nson. Second Row: George Kalajainen, Russell King, Bill Buckley, James Zahniser, James McElrath. Back Row: Bob Buchanan, Raymond Newton, Charles Christy, Milton Cozad, James Brydon, Brad Crawshaw, Luther Phillips, Robert Worley, Stan Peters. Varsity M was organized 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 mmeber of the group. Members of Varsity M act as usher and attendants at the athletic contests. During the year, several social events were held. Officers were: President, Russell King; Vice President, Stanley Peters; Secretary-Treasurer, Robert Worley; and Advisor, Mr. Robert Robinson. 56 Vote for your choice. Are you learning something? Don't stuff the ballot box. FOOTBALL COACHES This year marks the beginning of an expanding athletic program. Mr. L. O. Hoffman, coach of varsity basketball, has succeeded in turning out another winning team. Mr. Ralph Short has the position of coaching the senior high football team. He is assisted by John Hummel, Charles Findley, and Robert Robinson. FOOTBALL STUDENT MANAGERS— Donald Greene and Jim Orr. VARSITY Front Row: Ed Magargee, Gerald Cousins, Robert Worley, Don Vernon, Harold Shaffer, Luther Phillips, Eugene Heckathorn, Dennis Doherty, Stan Peters. Back Row: Mr. Hummel, Harold Stearns, Charles Christy, Robert Long, Jim McElrath, Leonard McCoy, Bob Bobanick, Raymond Ammer, Robert Buchanan, Mr. Short. The Mustangs had a very good season this year under the Fine coaching of Mr. Ralph Short. The Mustangs won six games while losing only three. Mr. Short was assisted in the coaching of the team by Mr. Findley, Mr. Hummel, and Mr. Robinson. PLAYERS—Luther Phillips, Bob Buchanan, Raymond Newton, Charles Christy FOOTBALL Mercer SCORES Opponent 6 Greenville 19 7 . Zelienople 20 39 Harbor Creek 0 26 Shenango 0 26 Grove City 7 13 Sharpsville 6 29 Hickory . . 7 14 Union Twp. 13 13 Evans City 14 60 LETTERMEN Left to Right: Harold Shaffer, Donald Vernon, Dennis Doherty, Stanley Peters, Robert Worley, Russell King, Gerald Cousings, Harold Stearns, James McElrath, and Edward Magargee. This year the lettermen and the Mercer High School football team should be commended on the fine season which they played. They with their coach, Mr. Ralph Short, worked hard for the honors they received. 61 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Front Row: Donald Shipton, Charles Spieker, Jim Davis, Paul Knauff, Jim D'Angio, Bob Houston, Harry Guarineri, Edward Mueller. Second Row: Glenn Cousins, Bob Campbell, Nelson Greggs, Edward McTaggart, Harold Davis, David Urey, Ted Ifft, Russell Weaver. Back Row: Jim Winder, James Shaffer, Leonard McCoy, Bob Long, Jim Jaskowak, Harold McGhee, Eugene Heckathorne, Jack Purvis, Bill Tait, Mr. Hummel. This year the Junior Varsity Football team did a commendable job in the five games they played throughout the season. The players and their coach, Mr. Hummel, are to be congratulated for the fine season. Mercer SCORES Opponent 27 George Junior 7 0 Greenville 6 20 Grove City 20 6 Hickory 6 0 Sharpsville 13 62 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Front Row: David Sykes, Ken McCourt, George Humes, Jim Whitlatch, Donald Thompson, David Davis, Albion Bindley, Frank D'Angio, Bill Flannery, Bob Hinkson, Cliff Hynniman, Fred Thompson, Ralph Worley. Second Row: Bill Mowry, Carlton Knowlton, Shraden Palmer, Don Sanders, Ray Mount, Phil Shaffer, Charles Smith, Charles Rupert, Stanley Shannon, Gaylord Davis, David D'Angio, David King, Norman King, Harvey Mariacher, Robert King. Back Row: Mr. Charles Findley, Robert Lizzie, Ira Bartholomew, V ayne Woods, David Bestwick, Clair Barner, Bill Horner, Harold Ealy, Wayne Jones, Gene Brazel, Bob Sproat, Allen McCoy, Jim Jackal, Mr. Robert Robinson. The Little Mustangs, under coach Robert Robinson had a good season. The Little Mustangs won two and tied one out of six games. The comparatively large team consisted mostly of freshmen and eighth graders. MHS Opponent 0 Greenville 12 6 Meadville 19 20 Oil City 0 6 Hickory 6 6 Grove City 0 0 Sharpsville 6 63 Front Row: Bob Buchanan, Harold Stearns, Ray Newton, Jim McElrath, Bill Buck-ley, Russell King, Stanley Peters. Back Row: Mr. McCullough, Graham Hoffman, Bob Campbell, Bob Long, Gary Peters, Gary Ringer, Ray Ammer, Gene Heckathorn, Mr. Hoffman. This year's varsity Mustangs, coached by Mr. Renzie Hoffman and his assistant, Mr. Don McCullough, can hang up their togs with an enviable record. Coach Hoffman built his team around James McElrath, 6 foot 3 inch center; Stanley Peters and Ray Newton, forwards; and William Buckley and Harold Stearns, guards. The reserves were Robert Buchanan, Russell King, Gene Heckathorn, Gary Peters, Bob Long, Ray Ammer, and Graham Hoffman. The mighty Mustangs won the Tri-County Class B League and thus entered the finals of District 10 playoffs against Youngsville. After defeating Youngsville, the team played at Edinboro College against Lawrence Park. They defeated this team and went on to play Johnsonburg in the Inter District 9 and 10 finals. The Mustangs defeated Johnsonburg and then played Irwin. Although the Mustangs had a fine team, they were defeated by Irwin, thus having a fine record for the year. Mercer 82 SCORES Opponent 75 52 49 77 76 72 55 43 60 57 72 78 43 46 44 68 66 61 58 96 77 66 88 57 73 63 61 67 52 54 41 75 37 78 75 63 59 29 71 78 37 70 58 61 51 74 61 48 68 COACHES AND STUDENT MANAGERS Left to Right: Mr. Hoffman, coach; Mr. McCullough, coach; Jim Eller, student manager; Mr. McClure, faculty manager. Not Pictured: Jim Zahniser, student manager. BASKETBALL LETTERMEN The seniors on this year's basketball team did a fine job and are to be commended for their fine playing. 67 JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL left to Right: Mr. Hoffman, coach; Dick Brown, Graham Hoffman, Bob Campbell, Bob Long, Gary Ringer, Gary Peters, Gene Jordan, Ray Ammer, Jim Orr, Gene HeckatSorn, Harry Guarnieri, Mr. McCullough, coach. The Junior Varsity this year was considerably small with all eleven men considerably equal in ability. They consisted mostly of juniors, with three sophomores on the squad. These 10th and 11th grades prove to be an able group to fill in the empty Varsity positions for the oncoming basketball season. SCORES Mercer 45 64 56 55 45 51 80 77 54 59 35 41 82 57 66 48 66 5 ? 51 53 54 Opponent Greenville 42 Slippery Rock 15 New Wilmington 32 . Shenango 36 New Wilmington 36 Sharpsville 59 Grove City 31 ...linesville .................................. 20 Hickory 56 Rocky Grove 30 ... Cranberry 43 Greenville 27 Grove City 23 Cochranton 50 Slippery Rock 31 ...Linesville .................................. 21 Rocky Grove 36 Cranberry 68 Hickory 49 Sharpsville 57 ...Cochranton 33 68 JR. HI BASKETBALL The Junior High Mustangs, coached by a newcomer, Allan McCullough, ended up a remarkable record of 10 wins and 1 defeat. After losing their first game, they ran up a ten game winning streak. Their only defeat was Hickory. SCORES Mercer 29 Hickory 38 Grove City 28 Fredonia 59 ....... New Wilmington 35..........................Sharpsville ..... 55..........................Slippery Rock 34 Sharpsville ..... 34 Hickory 38 Grove City 57 New Wilmington 44 ..............Fredonia ........ Opponent 38 11 20 31 32 27 22 30 26 18 29 COACHES AND MANAGERS Front Row: Mr. McCullough, Bill Wimer, Carlton Knowlton, Don Snyder. Back Row: David Crawshaw, James Whitlotch, David King, Norman King, Allen McCoy, Wayne Jones, Tom Clayton, Harold Ealy, Wayne Woods, Bob Sproat, Bob Grimm, Ray Mount, David D'Angio, Bill Little, and Jim Jackal. 69 Left to Right: Betty Mor-rison, Mary Ellen Klin-gensmith, Sherry Ringer, Marianne Hoffman, Jean Jackal, and nat Flickin-ger. SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Those who are interested in cheering the school on to victory practiced for several weeks under the supervision of Mrs. Gladys Gardner. 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 two seniors: Marianne Hoffman and Patricia Flickinger; three juniors: Sherry Ringer, Betty Morrison, and Jean Jackal; and one sophomore: Mary Klingensmith. 70 TRACK Front Row: Jim D'Angio, Ronald Re-ser. Bob Lizzie, Stanley Shannon, Jim Buchanan, Dick Brown, Bill Jennings, Harvey Mariacher, Bob Axe, Donald Saunders, Jim Wilson, Gene Brazel, Bob Sprcat. Second Row: Bob Michaels, Wayne Jones, Chuck Spieker, Clyde Hawk, Brad Crawshaw, Luther Philipps, Gary Ringer, Chuck Christy, Harold Stearns, Ray Newton, Jim Jaskowak. Milton Cozad, Bob Bobanick, Jim Mellon. Third Row: Russell Weaver, Harry Palmer, Bob Cathcart, Dick Hamilton, George Kalajainen, Arthur Van Horn, Ed Magargee, Glenn Cousins, Wayne Cousins, Jerry Kirby, David Urey, Jack Purvis. The spring sport, track, officially welcomed the season when practice call was issued for sports enthusiasts. The team was slow in getting started because of the bad weather, but the boys showed marked improvement during the course of the season. This season was the best ever recorded in Mercer, marking up a grand total of 3 wins and 2 losses. The track team is under the direction of Mr. Robert Robinson and Mr. Charles Findley. SCORES Mercer 36 V 49 Oil City Zelienople Farrell 54 V Sharon 40V Meadville 71 Opp. 63 V 20 46 36V 77% Iitimj Top Row: Cleanest Athlete. Big Jim. Up in the air. Second Row: Hold that line. We want a touchdown. Third Row: Jump ball. Ready, let's go. Get the ball. Fourth Row: Making friends. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Blossoms formed the background for the dancers who glided across the slippery floor of the new Moose Home to the music of Johnny Martin's Orchestra at the annual junior-senior Banquet and Prom. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Junior girls' Triple Trio and a boys quartet. These selections were followed by a reading given by Marlene Keen, Jean Jackal, and Delbert Wasser. This well attended affair was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walker. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM AUTOGRAPHS 73 CALENDAR OMEMA K£Y?{j September: New building . . . new teachers .. . Class officers . . . Football season begins. October: Institute . . . Home- coming Queen selected . .. Defeated Grove City in football . . . Homecoming Dance. November: Hunting season . . . Mock Election ... Jr. Tri-Hi-Y ingathering . . . Basketball practice . . . Thanksgiving vacation . . . Graduation pictures. December: Name cards . . . Basketball season begins . . . Christmas vacation . . . Marianne's birthday party. January: Senior play rehearsals . . . Opening of auditorium . . . First pep assembly in new auditorium . . . Inauguration. 74 OF EVENTS February: Opening of cafeteria . .. First game in new gym . . . Cherry Pies . . . Selling programs . . . Senior Play . . . Winning Tri-County League. March: Playoffs . . . Junior Play rehearsals . . . Faculty game . . . Easter vacation. April: Track . . . Junior Play . . . Football and Basketball banquet . . . Trip to Washington. May: Prom . . . Open house . . . Basketball banquet . . . Awards Assembly . .. Tri-Hi-Y Square Dance . . . Baccalaureate ... Final Exams. June: Class Day . . . Graduation ... End of school. 75 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM June 3, 1953 Processional Having Received the Light, We Pass It on to Others Passing the Light The Seniors Receiving the Light The Juniors Invocation Rev. Joseph Taylor, Pastor, Free Methodist Church Musical Number— Green Cathedral—Hahn Girls Chorus Pageant Musical Number— Trumpet Solo Presentation of Awards Presentation of Class All Seniors Participate James Zahnizer Mr. Seth Gustin, Supervising Principal Mr. B. W. Crawshaw, High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas Mr. Albion Bindley, President, Board of Education, Mercer Joint Consolidated Schools Recessional (Audience Please Stand) 76 BACCALAUREATE ■- FI U PROGRAM May 31, 1953 Processional Invocation Hymn— O Worship the King Scripture Reading— Ecclesiastes 12 Rev. Malcolm Brown Prayer Rev. Howard Patterson Choir Sermon— Choosing Our Pilot Rev. Joseph Taylor, Free Methodist Church of Mercer Hymn— Faith of Our Fathers Benediction Rev. F. E. Vogan Recessional 31NV PATRONS L. R. Batcheler, Educational Field Trips, Washington, D. C. Tyrone, Penna ★ ★ ★ C. R. Howard Construction Company, Inc., General Contractors, Engineers, and Earth Movers Canfield, Ohio ★ ★ ★ Allied Newspapers Anderson, Your Barber Anderson Bus Lines Ashbaugh's Sunoco Service Buick Garage 1 13 North Pitt Street, Phone 33 North Diamond Street, Phone 137-J R. 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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. ★ ★ ★ BOOSTERS Harry P. Miller W. R. Vogan W. W. Proctor Cochran Cochran J. F. Knause Roger Johnson D. H. Briner John W. McWilliams J. W. Emery L. R. Rickard P. T. Hope William Cummings R. D. Phillips Dr. King D. E. Vogan Seth Gustin R. C. Vogan Mr. Crawshaw V. 1. Kemp ★ ★ ★ ORGANIZATIONS Mercer Chamber of Commerce Loyal Order of the Moose, Mercer Mercer Senior Women's Club 81 THE CANTON ENGRAVING ELECTROTYPE COMPANY 410 3RD. STREET S.E., CANTON, OHIO AUTOGRAPHS 83 AUTOGRAPHS 34