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

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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

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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