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Agar. ,, Q1 ,iL..!,,4ga5 vjw 4 ,A Q' Q3 ', A It if--,' - , 1. .uf , .sw- -.gg , . -I M af-4 L, V., , .. , ,g. x li. E '.i.. L W H , A ,+A-. - L.-5 , 4 , U ' .. + , 2' 'f1 fxz'afsfM-4-ff,-i - Y 3 , , -s 'Q ' ,lffiifia-f'.y.,f''WI -a .. sgil' J, .,1.1.Pr-.9 w. .f9.,.,r,, , 4,fA . Ai, ! ,,,4 - ,-..3.,'- ' V143 '- ,.,,v V I ,X , V , Forewor HE SENIOR CLASS OF 1939 PUBLISHQES THE BEACON SO THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS AS WELL AS THE UNDERGRADUATES AND LOYAL FOLLOWERS OF MOHNTON HIGH SCHOOL CAN HAVE A MEMORANDUM OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PAST YEAR. THIS PUBLIH CATION IS A CONTINUATION OF THE PRACTICE ORIGINATED BY THE CLASS OF 1937. THE NAME THE BEACON WAS CHOSEN BECAUSE IT IS SYMBOLIC OF A BRILLIANT LIGHT, A LIGHT THAT GUIDES US OVER THE SPAN OF OUR FOUR YEARS IN HIGH SCHOOL. IN FUTURE YEARS WE HOPE THIS COLLECTION OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS WILL BE ENJOYED BY ITS READERS AS A FOND RECOLLECTION OF THEIR SCHOOL DAYS. THE BEACON- l9C59 three tl -.1 1. .3 - 45. four M staff of the 1939 Beacon CofEditorS Art Editors f Advertising Editor Busincss Manager Class Historian f Boys' Sports Editor Girls' Sports Editor Humor Editor f Anna Burkholdcr Richard Mohn Howard Klcinsmith Gerald Pluckcr Victor Wcriicr Arlctta Burkhart Mildred Eckcnroth Heinz Espig Mary Lcininger Margaret Schatz Tl-IE QEACQN - I939 HE MEMBERS OF THE GRAD' UATING CLASS OF 1939 DEDICATE THE BEACON TO ONE OF THE FACULTY WHO HAS SPENT MANY PATIENT HOURS WITH THEM. IN EVERY INSTANCE ROLAND P. KYLE HAS PROVED TO BE AN ABLE TEACHER, ADf VISOR AND FRIEND. AS COACH, HIS OBJECTIVE HAS BEEN VICf TORY IN A FAIR AND SPORTS MANfLIKE MANNlF,R. THE SENIORS ARE ESPECIALLY IN' DEBTED TO MR. KYLE BECAUSE SO MANY OF THEM HAVE BEEN UNDER HIS CARE DURING THEIR ENTIRE FOUR Y EARS OF ACTIVITY. THE BEACON- I939 De ication HVC six 71' l rg' L, iflii 131- A . - I 4 ' A , A ' ,. .lu,..,.- A Cfalale of Contents e Administration Board of Education Alma Mater Principal's Message Faculty Poem Seniors Senior Oiiicers and History Senior Roll Classes Junior Class Oicers and History junior Roll Sophomore Oilicers and History Sophomore Roll we Freshman Class Roll and Oiiicers Eighth Grade Roll and Oilicers Seventh Grade Roll and Oicers School Songs Organizations Safety Patrol Leaders' Corps School Orchestra School Band Press Club Other Organizations Club Snaps Activities School Aifairs Operetta Senior Affairs Senior Play, The Ghost Train Senior Dance Campus Quarantine Boys' Soccer Varsity Basketball Junior Varsity Basketball Boys' Track Boys' Baseball Girls' Basketball Girls' Track Cheer Leaders and Cheers Humor School Calendar Story Senior Roll Call Class Inventory Snaps Advertisements Patrons QEACON- ISSJ? Q -. 1..,'a.jL.,:Lu'L.:.- ' If 1 .1 I , I I QA.. . , xg L5 ,, F I -. , - . . 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Kass John Grill Edwin Worley I nine ten Mo nton Hiqh Schoo p Lg gift r,,. ral' 4H,.,,,,w' PWM Q, - 'f'5:,f'Flln-'Tayw-s A Jllrna mater Up on a hill-top Stands the school we all admire. Nobly its portals The truth inspire. We shall always cherish The days within its walls, And remember friendships It for us recalls. CHORUS Mohnton, dear Mohnton, Our abode of high school days, Always to MOHNTON We shall sing our praise. Years passing swiftly Ne'cr from our hearts will turn Truth and uprightness Which here we learn. And whate'er the future, We trust that we may be Better men and women, Having learned of thee. Tl-IE BEACON- I939 Principal 's Message ROGRESSION OR RETROGRESIP SION, WHICH SHALL IT BE? THIS NVORLD IS ONE OF CONSTANT CHANGE. YOU CANNOT STAY AS YOU ARE. WILL YOU GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD? TO HAVE THE RIGHT IDEALS IS TO PROGRESS. LET THE THOUGHT OF PROGRESS SERVE AS A GOAD TO DRIVE YOU ON. MAY YOUR LIFE BE ACTUATED BY THE HIGH PRINCIPLES OF MORAL PROGRESS. RETROGRESSION SHOULD NOT BE FOR YOU. ANYONE CAN PER' MIT HIMSELF TO DETERIORATE. IT TAKES GOOD TIMBER TO STAND THE STRESS OF TIME. SEE TO IT THEN THAT YOU ARE GOOD TIMBER, MATERIAL FROM WHICH FINE THINGS ARE BUILT. BE HUMBLE, YET STRIVE TO HAVE THE SATISFACTION 'WHICH COMES TO ONE WHO HAS GIVEN HIS BEST. IF YOU GAIN 'THAT SATISFACTION, RETROGRESSION CANNOT TAKE PLACE, PROGRESS WILL BE ASSURED. THE BEACON- ISGS Mr. Charles O. Metcalf, B. S., M. S. Supervising Principal and Instructor in Mathematics Peacham Academy, Goddard Seminary, Ursinus College, and University of Pennsylvania eleven twelve M Hiqh Schoo Facul lj Miss Elsie M. Aulenbach, B. S. Health Education and English Wernersville High School, Robesonia High School, Boston University, Albright College. and University of Pennsylvania. Miss Alma C. Bergstresser, A. B. English, German and Latin Allentown High School, Bethlehem High School, Mohnton High School, Albright College. Muhlenberg College, Duke University. Mrs. Amanda Babb Fegely, B. S. Business Education Schuylkill Haven High School, Bloomsburg State Teachers College. Mr. Roland P. Kyle, B. S. Assistant Principal, Instructor in Science, Health Education, and Guidance Peabody High School. East Stroudsburg State Teachers' College, Penn State, Univer- sity of Pennsylvania. Miss Virginia Leininger. B. S. English and Home Economics Mohnton High School, Mansfield State Teachers College, Albright College. Tl-IE QEACON- I939 Hiqh Schoo Facu iq Miss Dorothy L. Miller, A. B. Social Studies Mohnton High School. Ursinus College. Penn State College, and Duke University. Mr. Herman A. Mock, B,S. Manual Arts and Science Schaelfertown High School and Penn State College. Mr. Allen Pawling, B. S. Art Mohnton High School, Albright College, Kutztown State Teachers College, and Columbia University. Miss Rosa I. Ruth, B. S. Music and History Mohriton High School, Albright College. ' Kutztown State Teachers College, Temple University. Penn State College. West Chester State Teachers College. Mr. james E. Worley Mathematics and Geography Mohnton High School and Albright College. THE- BEACON- I9 C59 F thirteen fourteen 1 Part'-Timo Clfoao ors Mrs. Marjorie Whitman I-Ienne Mr. J. Tyndall Ice, B. S. Dental Hygienist Degree Instrumental Music Dental Hygiene Reading'High School, Thomas Evans Dental Beadfng High School, Albright college- School-University of Pennsylvania, Albright University of Pennsylvania- College. .U-1 Senior C ass Poem We the Class of '39 Stand ready at the door- Twelve long years, and happy too, Are behind forevermore. But we look ahead, and not behind, For there's work ahead to do. Make the most of today, my classmates, . Whether skies be cloudy or blue. It's up to you, and you alone, What station in life you'll win. It's not only the skill that you display, It's what you've got within. Some part this day, to meet no more, But whatever good we do, Whate'er success we may attain, 'Tis M. H. S. we owe it to. --G. 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'I ' ' w 1 ' ' -.'- V. .-ob -4-4,1-1, -, M . , . .. .fffv - f -..,-L . , ,V 'f iJlJ1,. : ,lfif ' J 'Zif- . H n '- ,. ww 1 if Q w . 1 P up n I, n 154. 'N . 4 '- -' .. .. '?F3.5i: -W . 1' ZH .A ' . I ' 1' 1- --'Ev N n,.'!4'j' ll I Wh' Y L X -KY 'L . . .4 , x. ' -' U . w e . ,.,f. .A ., J, J 9 'JL . 9 J, ,..:a 1-li.: Y 2 :fr r' ' f li 'f,u- .fi 1Ig .q, T, O . M .1. Senior C ass Cfficcrs President ........... Marvin Detambel ,D A Vice President .... Heinz Espig Secretary ........ Margaret Schatz :A Treasurer ............,...... Richard Mohn , nr Q , SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The Tuesday following Labor Day in 1935 found fifty-eight eager Freshmen awaiting entrance to Mohnton High. The number was divided into two groups with Mrs. Rieichen- bach and Miss Miller as homeroom teachers. The year's activities were limited to sports. parties, doggie roasts, and chorus work in the operetta and other musical events. The members of the class who did not remain in school until the time of graduation are: John Adams, Elwood Bachman, Florence Bamett, Raymond Becker, Arline Gerhart, Fern Griffith, Henry Gring, Ethel Hagy, Charles Hoifman, Ethel Hoffman, Charles Hornbergcr. Martha Kreisher, Ruth Leininger, Paul Miller, Alice Mountz, Sara Nocera, Frank Pellicone, Donald Reisch, Leroy Reisch, Marie Remp, Karola Ruffner, Grace Schutter, Paul Stegeman. Sherlock Sweigart, June Watts, Verna Weiler, Ethel Weitzel, Carl Witwer, and William Long. During the sophomere year the class was together under the supervision of Mr. Mock. One important item during the term was the selection of class rings. As Juniors the class had Miss Miller as homeroom teacher. During this year the activities increased. Some of the members had leading parts in the operetta. The magazine campaign brought the first funds into our treasury, with the class supper serving a similar purpose later. Then came the year 1938 when we bore the title of Senior Class. ' Our activities became more numerous. First we had our class play, followed later by the class supper. Three movies were sponsored. Members of the class participated in sports. and some had leading parts in the operetta, Tune In. Class pins, class flower, color, and motto were selected. We prepared the publication of the annual yearbook which we renamed the Beacon, Finally graduation activities will conclude four happy years of school life with the final treat, a four-day trip to Washington. THE BEACON- I939 Sv2VEIllCCCll eighteen - SEUIORS RALPH MEYERS BEAR tsFOXyss Ralph is one of the most mischievous members of the class. Foxy not only likes to make other people laugh, but is always laughing himself. He especially likes to go to Shillington or drive around in Smitty's car. Ralph has taken the commercial course, and after graduation will work in his father's store in Ephrata. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10 Junior Varsity Basketball - 10. ll Cheer Leader - 10 GEORGIA ARLETTA BURKHART Toot Arletta has an agreeable nature and is seldom without a smile. This year she was editor in chief of the Panther staff and has served willingly on committees, Her hobbies are dancing and all kinds of sports. Arletta would like to enter the nursing or physical education field. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11, 12 Class Play - 12 Basketball - 9, 10, 11, 12 Track - 9, 12 Panther Staff - 12 GERALDINE ROMAINE BURKHART ..Gel-ry-.Q Geraldine is tall, blonde and blue eyed Hers is quite a cheerful disposition. Gerry is noted for her interest in pretty clothes dancing and movies. She does not take part in sports but is a loyal spectator, especially where Birdsboro concerned. Her ambitions are to travel and to become a typist. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9. 10, 11, 12 Class Play - 12 Panther Staff - ll, 12 Tl-IE QEACON I939 SEIIIORS ANNA JUNE BURKHOLDER Annie Anna is a studious brunette of the class of '39. She is not interested in sports, except as a specta- tor. Anna's hobbies are corresponding with her German friends, attending movies, reading, hiking, and embroidering. Her ambition is to become a secretary, and this year she has worked in the ..Muppy.. office of the high school. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11 Class Play - 12 WARREN LEROY CROWTHER Ducky Warren is noted for his dark, curly hair and cheerful disposition. Ducky's hobbies are dancing, collecting stamps, swimming. fishing, hunting, and teasing the girls. He has been an active participant in school affairs where music and dramatics are concerned. After graduation Warren intends to enter the Wyomissing Poly- technical Institute. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11, 12 Class Play - 12 Band - 9, 10, 11, 12 Orchestra - 9, 10, 11, 12 MARVIN HAROLD DETAMBEL Marvin is an active member of the class, having Served as president for two years. His leisure time is devoted to tennis, swimming, reading, fishing. and music. After a number of years of training, he has become quite an accomplished violinist. Marvin is going to enter college to further his study of music. ACTIVITIES Operetta -9, 10, 11, 12 Class Play - 12 Junior Varsity Basketball - 11, 12 Track - 12 Orchestra - 8 years Class President - 11, 12 Tl-IE BEACON- I939 nineteen twenty 1 +All., SEHIORS 1 MILDRED ARLENE ECKENROTH Millie Mildred is the tallest girl in the class and also one of the best-natured. She has always taken an active part in athletics. Millie's hobbies are movies, hiking, roller-skating, and playing the marimba. She has taken the commercial course and would like to continue that training after graduation. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11, 12 Basketball- 9, 10, 11, 12 Track - 10, ll, 12 Panther Staff - 12 Class Play - 12 Q WILLARD CHARLES ECKENROTH uBurnpv Willard has the record of attending the Mohnton schools without being absent or late for twelve years. His outstanding features are his brown, curly hair and his athletic build. All his leisure time is spent in sports of various kinds. Willie is planning a baseball career for the future. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11, 12 Varsity Basketball - 9, 10, 11, 12 Track 10, ll Soccer - 10, 11, 12 Baseball- 9, 10, 11, 12 Vice President - 9 WILLARD CARL EPLER bully.. Willard is liked by everybody. Although he is one of the smallest boys in the class, he is a capable participant in sports. Ully has taken the com mercial course, but is planning to pursue a base ball career. His chief hobby has been attending major league baseball games. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10 Junior Varsity Basketball - 11, 12 Baseball - 9, 10, 11, 12 Tl-IE BEACON- l939 SEl'1lORS PAUL HEINZ ESPIG Heine Heinz is our one classmate who was born in Germany. He is of athletic build and has blonde hair. He enjoys participating in sports and at- tending movies. Heinz has tnaveled extensively during his life, crossing the ocean, and visiting relatives in different states. He has not decided I Bishop what his vocation shall be. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 12 Junior Varsity Basketball - 10 Varsity Basketball - 11. 12 Track - 9, 10. 11, 12 Soccer - 10, 11, 12 Baseball - 10. 11, 12 Class Play - 12 - ' Vice President - 12 President - 9 PAUL ABRAM GUIGLEY Giggy', Paul, usually called Giggy, has always given much attention to his studies and little to the girls. Hunting and fishing are his two greatest interests. Paul is usually among the missing on the first day of the hunting season. He is interested in entering the Wyomissing Polytechnical Institute. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10 Junior Varsity Basketball - 11, 12 WARREN STONER HARDING Warren is another tall, slender fellow of the class. Although sometimes shy. he is very fond of argumentation. He has participated frequently in sport and dramatic activities. His chief hobby is tennis. His intention is to go to Muhlenberg College to study for the ministry. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11. 12 Class Play - 12 Junior Varsity Basketball - 11, 12 Track - 11 Baseball - 11 Sc-ccer Manager - 12 TI-IE BEACON- l939 twentyfone twentyftwo - SEIHORS ALBERT ANDREW HERMAN Diz Albert was born in Reading, but has been with us for twelve years. He is the tallest member of the class, being six feet in height. Dizzy's outstand- ing features are his broad smile and unusual wit. He takes great interest in sports and traveling. Soaring the clouds is his future ambition. ACTIVITIES Junior Varsity Basketball - 10 Varsity Basketball - 11, 12 Track - 10, 11 Soccer - 11, 12 Baseball - ll, 12 BAKER EUGENE HERTZOG Butch Baker has black wavy hair and a pleasing person ality. He is known for his ability as a dancer but also enjoys playing cards, hunting and playing the trumpet. Some day he would like to be a member of a popular orchestra. We extend our wishes for his success. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, ll Class Play - 12 Junior Varsity Basketball - ll Track - 9, 10. 11, 12 Band - 11, 12 ALTON ALLISON HOFFMAN Ally Alton is another sportsman of the Senior class He delights in teasing the girls, but is not in terested in them otherwise. In his leisure time Ally likes to listen to the radio and take part in sports. He has pursued the commercial course but is planning a baseball career ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10 Junior Varsity Basketball - 10, 11 Varsity Basketball - 12 Soccer - 10, 12 Baseball - 9, 10, 11, 12 TI-JE QEACQN I939 I I SEIIIORS HOWARD JOHN KLEINSMITH Fat Howard is a noisy blonde, noted for his interest in the opposite sex. He has done much to make class activities a success, especially by selling tickets and using his art ability. He, too, is greatly interested in sports. He would like to enter Wyo- missing Polytechnical Institute to study mechanical drawing. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 11, 12 Class Play - 12 Junior Varsity Basketball - 11 Varsity Basketball Manager - 12 'I'rack - 10, 11, 12 Soccer - 10, 12 Baseball - 11, 12 MARY ELIZABETH LEININGER Blotchy Mary. better known as Blotchy, is the youngest girl of the class. When you hear someone giggling, you can be sure it is Mary. Her hobbies are swimming, tennis, hiking, skating, and playing the piano. She is an academic student, but has not yet decided what she intends to do later. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11, 12 Class Play - 12 Basketball- 9, 10, 11, 12 'I'rack - 10, 11, 12 RUTH NAOMI LUDWIG Ruthie Ruth is a small, dark-haired, conservative girl. She is a loyal spectator at all sports. Ruthie's hobbies are hiking, roller-skating, and collecting different kinds of plants. Her extra moments at school this year have been spent in serving as library assistant. She contemplates the nursing vocation sometime in the future. ACTIVITIES Operetba - 9, 10, 11, 12 THE- BEACON- i939 twentyfthree wentyffour - SETHORS ROBERT HERBERT MATZ Cabbage Bohn is one of the school's outstanding athletes. with the title of four-letter man. He has never been very studious, preferring instead, to fumish the class with fun and laughter both in and out of the schoolroom. Robert has taken the commercial course. Professional ball playing is his future ambition. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11, Class Play - 12 12 Junior Varsity Basketball - 9, 10 Varsity Basketball - 11, 12 Track - 9, 10, 11, 12 Soccer - 11, 12 Baseball - 10, ll, 12 EARL LEROY MAYER ' 'M.ayer Earl has come to our group from Cedar Top. He is known for his bashfulness, particularly among the girls. Earl is very studious and ranks high in the class. When it comes to automobiles, Earl can keep up his argument for the Chevrolet. His ambition is to become a mechanical engineer. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10 Track - 9, 10, 11, 12 RICHARD DANIEL MOI-IN Dick In keeping the financial records for the class for many years, Richard has proved to be a very dependable treasurer. Although quiet and studious, he has been an active sportsman. Swimming and tennis are his favorite pastime pleasures. Dick intends to enter East Stroudsburg Teachers College, to pursue a course in physical education. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10 Junior Varsity Basketball - 9 Varsity Basketball - 10, 11, 12 Track,- 10, 12 Soccer - 10, 11, 12 . Baseball- 9, 10, 11, 12 Class Treasurer - 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 TI-IE BEACON- I939 Margie SEIHORS GERALD JOHN PLUCKER ssGerryan Gerald is the lad with the talent for drawing and for 'building model airplanes. With a good sense of humor, he appreciates a joke, even if it is on himself. Gerald is also quite a successful hunter. Some day we may see Gerry doing a loop-de- loop, for he is interested in aviation. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 11 Panther Staff - 11, 12 MARGARET AIRRIE SCHATZ Smitty Margaret was born in Reading, but has been with us since second grade. She has a very cheerful disposition and is very studious. She is fond of doggie roasts, swimming, and hiking. Her desire has always been to become a dietition, a desire which we hope' may be fulfilled. Peg calls her- self the typical man-hater. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, ll. 12 Class Play - 12 x Basketball - 9, 10, ll, 12 Track - 10, ll, 12 Secretary - 11. 12 KENNETH CHARLES SMITH A ruddy complexion and light hair are Kenneth's main features. He likes to spend much of his time in Shillingwn. A familiar sight is his Ford with its usual occupants, coming up Chestnut Street just before the bell rings. We do not know what Smitty's ambitions are, but we wish him success. ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10 Soccer - 9, 10, 11 THE BEACGN- ISGS twenty-live twentyfsix Q E 'Q SEIIIORS VICTOR ARTHUR WERNER Vicky Vicky has a pleasing personality and a captivating smile. His vocal ability which we have all admired is a fine asset. He is always full of fun and laughter. His main interests are music, dramatics. and sports. Vicky intends to work in his father's garage after his school days are over. ACTIVITIES Operetta -, 10, 11, 12 Class Play - 12 Junior Varsity Basketball - 9, 10 Varsity Basketball - 11, 12 Track - 9, 10, 11, 12 Soccer - 10, 11, 12 Baseball - 9, 10, 11 FLORENCE EVELYN WOLFE Flossie Florence has proved to be studious and ambitious all through her school days. Her jovial spirit has always been observed by purchasers at the candy stand. Her hobbies are roller-skating and playing the piano and practicing vocal lessons. FIOSSIE an academic student, intends to become a nurse ACTIVITIES Operetta - 9, 10, 11, 12 MARY MARGARET YOUNG Molly Molly is the smallest member of the class Ai though she is very quiet, she has a way of lending cheer to everyone. She has a big heart and is always willing to do something for others Her hobbies are swimming, dancing roller skating and hiking. Mary is also contemplating the nurses training. ACTIVITIES Operetta 9, 10, 11, 12 Basketball - 9, 10, 11 Basketball Manager - 12 Class Play - 12 Panther Staff - 10, 12 TL-HZ BEACON i939 u . 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Ia, v y, if .tR, , ,51- Junior Editor of twenty'nin Junior C ass Officers President ....... Vice President . Secretary ...... Treasurer . ....... .... . Betty Fritz Robert Noll Mary Terrey Thomas Leininger The Beacon ..... Arlene Fritz 4 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Officers for the Junior Class were elected on September 6 and at the same time it was decided that the class hold regular monthly meetings. Among the activities of the year in which the Junior Class participated was the magazine campaign. They had the honor of being the victors in the contest. On September 30, a doggie roast was held near Cedar Top Springs, with the home room teacher, Miss Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Kyle serving as chaperons. At the October meeting it was arranged that class dues be collected each month. On February 15, the Juniors enjoyed a Valentine party in the high school auditorium. 'Hie Junior supper was held on March 25, with successful results. A new feature for the Jlmior Class was the presentation of two one-act plays on April 21. The final social event, the Junior-Senior Prom, will conclude the activities of the group during their Junior year. THE BEACON- I939 thirty 1 Junior C ass Willard Bezler Hazel Binkley Arthur Breitenstein Willard Cammauf George Ebbert Fern Epler Marvin Epler Rachel Fisher Betty Fritz J . Arlene Fritz Ira Galbawy Elmer Griffith Catherine Grill Alberta Hoffman Kathryn Hoster Samuel Hoster Helen Hoyer Eleanon Huyett Miriam Kessler Raymond Koller Dorothy Krick Marion Leininger Thomas Leininger Betty Mohn Edward Nagle Elizabeth Neidert Robert Noll Clifford Reber Luella Ruth John Schick Daniel Schmehl Mary Terrey Tl-IE QEACCDN- I939 Sop omore C ass aOfficers President ........ .... F ranklin Price Vice President .... .... Le roy Eckenroth Secretary ....... .... F ern Smith Treasurer .... Vincent Artz SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The present Sophomore Class entered high school with a membership of forty-five. The class now consists of thirty-eight members. During the year several social events were enjoyed by the group. A doggie roast was held on September 30, 1938, with Mr. Mock, the homeroom teacher, and Miss Leininger as chaperons. In March a class party was held in the high school auditorium. THE BEACON- I969 thirtyfonn thirty- two - Sop omore C ass Vincent Artz Betty Auchenbach Kenneth Auchenbach Harold Blankenbiller Richard Brady Arlan Breitenstein Lilla Breitenstein Kenneth Burkhart Miriam Cleaver Merlin Dunkelberger Arlene Ebbert Leroy Eckenroth June Gerhart Margaret Gring Ruth Hatt Lucille Hertzog Harold High Leo Hill Doris Hornberger Kathryn Hornberger Catherine Hoffert Betty Hoffman Dorothy Kohl Miriam Leid Charles Mohn Warren Mosser William Nagle Charles Neidert Elsie Netzel Miriam Plucker Franklin Price Ruth Rees Anna Schatz Fern Smith Kathryn Stover Joyce Sweigert Walter Visner Alice Weitzel TI-IE BEACON I939 44 Melvin Bachman Roger Beavens Evelyn Buck S. Eugene Burkhart Elwood Crowther Violet Deeter ' Donald Dissinger Naomi Epler Yvonne Faust Vifarren Fisher Martha Freeman Mary Ellen Fritz Richard Garman Betty Good Mary Jane Gougler Emerson Harding Margaret Hartman Richard Hartman Ruth Hoffman Fres men C ass NINTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer .... Harry Hornberger Eleanor Hvden Lee Kachel Robert Kauffman Ruth Kessler Shirley Kessler Bslford Kline Naomi Kramer Shirley Krick Evelyn Leici Evelyn Long Betty Ludwig Marilyn Mason Ernest Matz Jean Matz Gloria Miller Bruce Nies THE BEACON- l939 Warren Fisher Melvin Bachman Fern Watts Shirley Kessler SteHa Nocera Elsie Rapp Alta Reinert Anna Reisch Carl Remp Heister Rhine Fern Rudy Emily Ruffner Vincrnt Scheiwe John Schutter Paul Schutter Carolyn Shupp Marvin Slichter Pauline Swartz Marguerite Sweigert Fern Watts John Werner William Werner Ernest Worley thirtyfth ree thirty'four 1 Eiqht Grd e EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS President ......... ..... Vice-President Secretary ..... .... Treasurer ...,. Beatrice Berg LaMar Binkley Marvin Breitenstein Joyce Cammauf W. Allen Fake Robert Gerhart Mark Hill Leona Hoifert Marie Hornberger Dorothy Hoster William Mohn Leroy Wolfe Betty Zook Lois Johnson R. Annabelle Rolland Long William Lutz Sarah Millers William Mohn Harold Ruffner Julia Ruth Dc-nald Stover Martha Terrey Robert Tezak Allen Fake Le ininger I Willard Totixero Margaret Visner Armetta Warner John Watts Kenneth Weitzel Gloria Wenrich Dorothy Wise Joseph Wise LeRoy Wolfe Betty Zook Tl-IE BEACON- I939 Verne Blimiine Gloria Breitenstein Robert Bucher Jane Clouser Jacqueline Dissinger Joyce Fidler Norman Fisher Willard Folk Betty Fritz Eugene Geiss Doris Goodman Seuent Gr.-1 e SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS President ...... ...... N orman Fisher Vice-President .. .... Harold. Marks Secretary ...... .... Do ris Goodman Treasurer . . . .... Marshall Showalter Marvin Harding Ray' Hartman Joseph Hoster Vera Killian Betty Kohl Caroline Kohl Raymond Ludwig Harold Marks Carl Matz Doris Mayer David Mell Wilson Mountz Carolyn Schatz Ti-IE BEACON- i939 Betty Schutter Marshall Showalter Robert Snyder Carl Stoudt Arlene Strunk Edith Strunk Fern Ulrich Gladys Ulrich Marilyn Weber Clarence Wise, Jr. Wendell Worley thirty-iive thirty-six - Schoo Sonqs -T. VICTORY MARCH by Heinz Espig Fight, fight, fight for old Mohnton High, Wave all those colors, wave them on high, Show that spirit all the Wayg Never give in, never say die. Come on boys, let's run up that score, Don't let them get ahead any more. Red and Steel keep on fighting Fighting for this victory. A BASKET! A BASKET! by Eleanor Huyett and Mary Leiningcr A basket, a basket, We must have a basket, And if we do not get this score, We think that we shall die. Don't lose it, don't lose it, Come on now, boys, don't lose it. Take that ball down to our goal, And we shall win once more. lCheer1eadersJ Want it passed ? lStudentsD No no-no-no! fC,heerleadersJ Want it lost? iStudentsJ No no-no-no! lCheer1eaders7 Want it shot ? CStudentsJ Yes-yes-yes-yes! CEverybody singl Shoot it right into the basket. FIGHT FOR MOHNTON Fight for Mohnton, fight for Mohnton, Fight against the foe. Wave the colors, wave them proudly As we onward go. In the battle, in the battle, With our Mohnton might, Iron men of dear old Mohnton Fight, fight, fight. TEAM MATES FIGHT TOGETHER Team mates iight together, Don't give up the gameg Even if four riva1'sJ better, We won't give up, we won't give up this gameg Sons of dear old Mohnton It's a tough, tough fightg If it's only goals they're makin', We'11 step in and grab the bacon To take home tonight. . I THEQQEACON- I939 1 4 v 4 1 N X . L ,, ' 1 .Av , . t Q. -. . , , S +' . .1 . ka, ' , . . . . . . f ' . .., .. - 1 - . , . . 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II.J I II,I I. :.J' I IA I If ' 'I - I I. nw III II IYL F, L: -95 75,41 A I 4 I fr I--' 4.5 H George Vincent Artz Melvin Bachman Willard Cammauf Arlene Ebbert Leroy Eckenroth Allen Fake Richard Garman Samuel Hoster Joanne Kessler Miss Aulenbac Arletta Burkhart Mildred Eckenroth Rachel Fisher June Gerhart Margaret Hartman Lucille Hertzog Mary Leininger Betty Ludwig Myrtle Matz Elizabeth Neidert Margaret Schatz Carolyn Shupp Joyce Sweigert Gloria Wenrich Dorothy Wise Ebbert, Captain Corrinne Marks Solomon Mohn Richard Mosser Franklin Price Alice Rhinehart Harold Ruffner Anna Schatz Walter Visner Leroy Wolfe h and Mr. Kyle, Sponsors Harold Blankenbiller .Leroy Eckenroth Willard Eckenroth Willard Epler Heinz Espig Robert Gerhart Howard Kleinsmith Raymond Koller Charles Mohn Richard Mohn Ernest Matz Robert Noll John Schick Victor Werner Leroy Wolfe TI-IE BEACON- i939 Safetq Patro Lea ers' Corps thirtyfnint forty Schoo Orc estra Violin Marvin Detambel Carolyn Shupp Wendell Worley Evelyn Leid Harry Homberger, Jr. Catherine Grill Clarinet Miriam Lfeid Annabelle Leininger Rachel Fisher Harold Blankenbiller John Werner ORCHESTRA MEMBERS Miss Rosa Ruth, Directress Flute and Piccolo Eleanor Huyett 'Cornet Miriam Kessler Marion Leininger Clifford Reber Richard Hartman Lee Kachel Henry Ernest Worley Saxaphone Shirley Kessler Luella Ruth Yvonne Faust Baritone Warren Crowther Melophone Daniel Schmehl Bass Violin Marvin Slichter Dru ms Elwood Crowther Tl-IE QEACQN- I939 Schoo Ban BAND MEMBERS Mr. Tyndall Ice, Conductor Cornet Clarinet Miriam Leid Rachel Fisher Harold Blankenbiller Annabelle Leininger Eleanor Hyden John Werner Arlan Breitenstein Richard Hartman Miriam Kessler Marion Leininger Baker Hertzog Elmer Griffith Lee Kachel Willard Tothero Henry Ernest Worley Betty Good Merlin Dunkelberger Betty Berg Donald Stgver Verne Bliniline M Flute and Piccolo elopilone . Daniel Schmenl Eleanor Huyett Samuel Hoster THE BEACON- I939 Trombone Catherine G1-all Warren Crowther Bass Horn Leo Hill Drums Charles Neidert Elwood Crowther Junior Wise Kenneth Burkhart Saxophone Shirley Kessler Yvonne Faust Drum Major Warren Fisher fortyfonc forlyftwo Press C ub PANTHER STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ......... ASSOCIATE EDITORS ..., BOYS' SPORTS EDITOR . GIRLS' SPORTS EDITOR AR'I' EDITOR .....,...,.... ASSISTANT ART EDITOR FEATURE EDITORS ...... ALUMNI EDITOR ..... EXCHANGE EDITOR CHIEF REPORTER REPORTERS ....... FACULTY ADVISER. ARLETTA BURKHART BETTY FRITZ DANIEL SCHMEHL VICTOR WERNER MILDRED ECKENROTH VINCENT ARTZ GERALD PLUCKER THOMAS LEININ GER SAMUEL HOSTER ARLENE FRITZ GERALDINE BURKHART ELEANOR HUYETT DORIS GOODMAN MARTHA TERRE51' MARY JANE GOUGLER ANNA SCHATZ MARY YOUNG MISS BABB Tl-IE BEACON- I939 Ot er Orqanizations ADVERTISING CLUB - Mr. Pawling. To aid in the advertisement of school activities by making posters is the object of this club. Several posters for the library have also been made. ARCHERY CLUB - Mr. Mock. This club is a new venture this year. The members have made a target, 15 bows, and 75 arrows. They have been practicing with them and plan to hold a meet in which the club members will compete. CAMERA CLUB - Mr. Worley. The object of this club is to familiarize the members with thc mechanism and use of the camera. The group has repaired some cameras and also developed pictures. They sold magazines to raise funds to carry on their work. CHECKER CLUB - Mr. Metcalf. This club, which meets in the library, gives' the pupils who are interested a chance to display their skill in playing checkers or chess. DEBATING CLUB - Miss Miller. The debating club, comprised of eight members, is a new venture this year. Open forums are held and questions of interest to the group are debated. GLEE CLUB - Miss Ruth. Here the girls have an opportunity to show their individual musical talents, either vocally or instrumentally. The rest of the time is spent in chorus work. BOYS, HEO CLUB - Miss Leininger. The members of this club, boys of the junior high school, have donned themselves in cooks' apparel to practice the preparation of foods. The study of proper clothing for the high school boy was also a feature of their year's work. TYPING CLUB - Miss Babb. This club provides an opportunity for academic students to learn the art of typing. THE BEACON- I939 fortyfthree - Clubs TL-IE QEAOON- I939 E6 3,0 4. AV if I no 6' , ,,-4. .9 I ' Q C 77Vl NL 1 du -B 4 ,1- 1 H - D ln' n F' i-.QQ 1 1. 5 .. misc' 0 -4 'waz' Oi - ' Ao an 4. I -' J an . . 2 ff 1 ,, - , 2 1 if ,P L - ' 'N v .1 g m M, if -15 if 4 -.bg xv- , 3 ' -.wg -,Q J .Ihr Z- I -V Q1 IJ- A-,H I . I 1 .. AMY .,. uf, .. ,. A ,.J ' ..:.:1' TI 'i:'UE 'i's!i,'1!21x-x ..fFiSI..xiQt7F'1:. 'JK ' Z j njsslw .. A 'Q .F 1 I A ri! ' l WP H L x i' N I 'w W, ' w-'qu' ml- 1, , 1 w ,flI7IK, ar 1 ' 1 , f 5jiO.'s, r 1 v -fg- .- . -.'!..4'1 f , , ww- .. , O fri- .. 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A second committee of faculty members served for the second semester. Effort was put forth to give the pupils an opportunity to display their talents and to secure educational movies for these programs. The festival of witches and ghosts was celebrated at the annual Hallowe'en Bazaar held on October 28. There was a parade through town terminating in the high school building with the awarding of prizes to the winning contestants. Movies were shown, after which the various stands were opened. Mr. Pawling and Mr. Kyle, dressed in chef costumes, made an attractive sight dipping ice cream. Mrs. Beil and Miss Babb again posed as gypsy fortuneftellers. The other members of the faculty served on various committees for refreshments and entertainment. The annual exhibition conducted by Mr. Kyle and Miss Aulenbach was held on March 30. The program was comprised of apparatus work, drills, dances, games, pyramids, and much clowning. The exhibition was- one of the best ever given. The annual Open House was held on April 14. This year the procedure varied from the usual type of Open House. No classes were held but each course was demonstrated by an exhibit of projects and types of work covered. The Open House commenced with an auditorium program which included the following: selections by the High School Band, a marionette show, Blue Beard's Seventh Wife, and two moving pictures, Jerry Pulls the Strings and The Payoff. Little Theatre Night was sponsored by the Junior Class with the pref sentation of the melodrama, The Case of the '33', and the farce, The Tarnished Witherspoons' on April 21. Characters in the first performance were: Miller, the Hawk, john Shickg Lucille, his accomplice, Luella Ruthg Mrs. SimmsfVane, Helen Hoyerg Miss Jones, her companion, Arlene Fritz, Police Inspector, Raymond Koller, and Garrity, a policeman, Marvin Epler. In the second production werei Grandma Witherspoon, Betty Fritzg Grandpa Witherspoon, Thomas Leiningerg Margaret Witherspoon, Rachel Fisher, Henry Witherspoon, Robert Noll, Helen Witherspoon, Eleanor Huyettg and Charles Witherspoon, Daniel Schmehl. The annual field day was held on May 3. During the morning session only academic contests were scheduled. In the afternoon the usual athletic events took place. Both the academic and athletic events figured in the scoring of points. TI-IE BEACON- I939 fortyfseven CAST OF CHARACTERS fiftyfcight - Annud High School OpCFClld TUNE IN The musical production this year portrayed the scene of a broadcasting station. Kasper Kroggins and Jerry decide to advertise Kroggins Kippered Codtish by radio. Joe Brown is putting on a test program, and if it is successful, he will receive a contnact. It is revealed that Mitzi. the Mystery Soprano to be starred on the program. is none other than Mrs. Kroggins. To keep her from singing they push her into an elevator and stall it between floors until the program is over. Mitzi the telephone operator. sings in her place. Mrs. Kroggins is furious and everybody seems to be in trouble. At Mrs. Kroggins' New Year masquerade at W'I'NT. Throckmorton brings the news that Joe is the heir to a large estate, including all the oatent rights to the process of kippering codfish. The situation is reversed and there is a happy ending for all. Kasper Kroggins. the Codfish King ......,....... Mrs. Kroggins. his ambitious wife ......... Jean Kroggins. their daughter ................. Joe Brown, owner of Radio Station WTNT ,..... Jerry Kennedy, Kroggins' advertising manager .. Tilly. Q Milly, zi sister team at WTNT ,................., Billy, l Dynamo Dave, production manager at WTNT .. Mitzi, switchboard operator at WTNT ,........... Bob. engineer in charge of control room .......... J. Bottomlv Binks. announcer at WTNT ....,,.... Archibald Throckmorton. who would like to see Lysander Phipps, a theatrical producer .. Warren Harding .. Mildred Eckenroth .. Margaret Schatz .. Warren Crowther . . . . Victor Werner Mary Young Mary Leininger Betty Fritz Howard Kleinsmith Rachel Fisher Robert Matz Heinz Espig Mr. Brown. Willard Eckenroth .. Robert Noll TI-IE BEACON- I939 Senior Affairs HE FIRST social event of the year was the annual doggie roast. Because of rain it was held in the high school auditorium. The chaperons were Miss Bergstresser and Mr. Pawling. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by the group. September 15 found the Juniors and Seniors starting off the magazine campaign with a pep meeting in the Senior home room. Colors were chosen by each team. Each day the class bringing in the larger amount of money received a five-pound box of candy to be distributed among the members. Luckily, each side won three boxes. The captains and three highest. sellers of each class were rewarded with free tickets to the movies. Those rewarded were Betty Fritz, Junior Captaing Mary Terrey, Secretary, Clifford Reber, Edward Nagle, Marion Leininger, Marvin Detamhel, Senior Captain, Margaret Schatz, Secretary, Arletta Burkhart, Anna Burkholder, Mary Leininger. This year the Seniors started sponsoring movies. The first picture, pre' sented on November 10, 1938, was The Thirteenth Guest, featuring Ginger Rogers. A western picture, called Two Gun Man, starring Ken Maynard, was shown on January 26, 1939. L'The Last of the Mohicansf' a story of the early days in American history, was presented on April 28, 1939. The Senior Class held a baked ham supper in Calvary Church on Saturday, December 10, 1938. Through the patronage of friends the supper was a success. All the members of the class present wore red and green bows as a sign of the approaching Christmas season. After the supper certain senior girls enjoyed themselves by gnawing on ham bones. Graduation activities will commence with the Baccalaureate Services on Sunday, May 21 in the Calvary Evangelical Church. May 23 will be the date of the Class Night exercises. The annual juniorfSenior Prom will be held on Thursday evening, May 25, when the Junior Class will be the hosts of the Seniors. The commencement exercises to be held on May 26 mark the end of the trail for 27 Seniors. On Wednesday, May 31, the class will leave Mohnton for a four days' trip to the nation's capitol. Enroute stops will be made at Conowingo, Baltimore, and Annapolis. The class will stay at Hotel Cairo during the trip. During the four days a moonlight boat trip and a steamer trip to Mt. Vernon will be included. A complete tour of Washington will be made with an experienced guide. A visit to Glen Echo Park will also be included. The bus leaves for the return trip to Mohnton on Saturday, June 3. Tl-IE BEACON- I939 fortyfninc fifty - Senior C ass Plc-113 THE GHOST TRAIN The Ghost Train. a mystery comedy, was presented by the Seniors on November l7. The plot centers around a haunted station near Rockland, Maine. Some passengers. having missed connections. are forced to remain in the station overnight. The old station- master tells them that every night the ghost train passes, bringing death to all who observe it. The old station-master is mysteriously stricken dead. Later the ghost train roars through the station and Julia faints. 'Teddie turns out to be a detective and it is discovered that the ghost train has been used by Sterling and Price to smuggle liquor and narcotics across the border. Richard and Elsie are happily reunited by the terrors of the night. CAST OF CHARACTERS Richard Winthrop ........,. ........,,.... V ictor Werner Elsie Winthrop .... Arlettzl Burkhart Saul Hodgkin ,.,.,.. .... H oward Kleinsmith Charles Murdock .... Baker Hertzog Peggy Murdock .. .... Mary Leininger Teddie Deakin .... Marvin Detambel Julia Price ..... , .. Geraldine Burkhart Herbert Price ..,. ..., W arren Harding John Sterling .... Warren Crowther Jackson ........ ,... R obert Matz Miss Bourne .... Margaret Schatz Tl-IE BEACON- I939 Senior Dance The Senior Dance, held on February ll, was called the Dan Cupid Hop, because of the nearncss of St. Valentines Day. The gym was deco' rated in red and white crepe paper streamers and hearts. Door prizes and prizes for the spot dance and elimination dance were given. The music was furnished by Joe Lombardo and his orchestra. Small red and white paper hearts were the favors for the cake walk. The cake, beautifully decorated for St. Valentines Day, was won by Mildred Eckenroth and Heinz Espig. Mziiiy students and friends of the school were in attendance. THE BEACON- l9C59 fiftyfone flfty'two - C ass Night CAMPUS QUARANTINEP' S HE CLASS NIGHT EXERCIASES include the customary presentation of gifts to members of the Senior Class. In addition to that feature the comedy Campus Quarantine is to be presented. The entire action of the play takes place in the dining room of the Kanna .lamina Sorority House, just off the campus of a cofed college in Beverly, California. It is Saturday night and 'the girls are ready to go out for the., evening, when suddenly Beryl is taken ill. A doctor is called in who says that it is chicken pox and quarantines the house for two weeks. Several of the boys who have been working in the house are quarantined also, causing many funny complications. Edythe plans to elope with Finlayg Elliot manages to get into the house by pre- tending he is the nurseg Deborah causes trouble by sending Edythe's picture instead of her own to a boy with whom she is corresponding. But despite all this there is a happy ending for Mrs. Smith and Dr. Atwell, Edythe and Finlay, Lela and Elliot, Ronald and Beryl, Gordon and Gloria, and Deborah and Howard. CAST OF CHARACTERS Gloria Smith, a Kanna Jamma Sorority girl ................ Mary Leininger ' Mrs. Smith, her Aunt and House Mother of the Sorority .... Anna Burkholder Beryl Shepherd, who gets the chicken pox ........... .. ...... Mary Young Edythe Rhodes, another Sorority girl ........... . ..... Mildred Eckenroth Deborah Mercer, who tries to have a romance ..., Arletta Burkhart Lela Dunn, a nurse ............................ Margaret Schatz Dr. Leon Atwell. meek and mild ............. Warren Harding Gordon Dunn, who loves to manage things ..... Victor Werner Ronald Steele, his pal ............................. .,... W arren Crowther Elliot Maxim, who has a Hair for theatricals ..... Marvin Detambel Finlay Carruthers, his room mate ............. Heinz Espig Howard Ross, Deborah's correspondent ..... Howard Kleinsmith TI-JE QEACON I939 I 3 ' ,rf . Bi 'ini l v ' . 1 ' ..a5vm.'mW Boqs' Soccer CFC-:am Roland Kyle. Coach -:- Heinz Espig, Captain -:- Warren Harding, Manager Kenneth Auchenbach, Eugene Burkhart. Kenneth Burkhart, Willard Eckenroth, Leroy Eckenroth, Heinz Espig, Ira Galbawy. Albert Herman, Alton Hoffman, Raymond Koller, Bernard Kuhlman, Howard Kleinsmith, Robert Matz, Charles Mohn, Richard Mohn, Warren Mosser, Robert Noll, Franklin Price. John Schick, Victor Werner. When the call for soccer was issued by Mr. Kyle, twenty-six eager boys came out to win a berth on the squad. Cf these. ten were veterans. Heinz Espig was elected captain. The team opened the season by playing against West Reading at home, and closed it with the game at Mount Penn. During the campaign the team won four games, tied four and lost two, finishing in third place only three points behind the champions. This was a good record despite the injuries that were received. ln a game with Wyomissing, Captain Heinz Espig suffered a fractured leg. Then in a game with Wilson three others, Victor Werner, Howard Kleinsmith, and Willard Eckenroth, were injured and were unable to play during the rest of the season. INTERCLASS SOCCER In interclass soccer the senior boys won the championship again. The class of 39 has won the the clas championship since 1936. They have not been beaten and have only once been tied. Of s there were eight boys who were on the soccer squad. SOCCER SCHEDULE We UDP- We Opp. Sept 20 Mohnton at Mount Penn 2 1 Oct. 6 Mount Penn at Mohnton 2 2 Sept. 22 West Reading at Mohnton 5 0 Oct. Mohnton at West Reading Sept. 27 Mohnton at Wilson l 0 Oct. Wilson at Mohnton Sept. 29 Wyomissing at Mohnton 2 2 Oct Mohnton at Wyomissing Oct. 4 Mohnton at Robesonia 0 1 Oct Robesonia at Mohnton TI-IE BEACON- ISGS fiftyfthrec Hfty-four Boqs' Darsitq Basketball Cfeam ROLAND KYLE. Coach HOWARD KLEINSMITH. Manager Willard Eckenroth, Captain: Lerov Eckenroth. Heinz Espig, Albert Herman, Alton Hoffman. Ray- mond Koller, Robert Matz, Richard Mohn, Robert Noll. Victor Werner. At the opening of the basketball season about 'fifty boys reported for the varsity and junior varsity teams. After a few weeks of practice the Varsity schedule opened with a game with Wilson. The Panthers lost by the close score of 26-25. The regular season opened with the Birdsboro game. when the Mohnton boys won, 38-19. At Mount Penn the last game of the season was played. The team enjoyed Hne success for they were second in the final standing of the league. 'I'hey wcn eleven games and lost three. The seven players who are in the class wish success to future teams. graduating Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 23 Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Dec. 16 Dec. 23 Jan. 6 Mohnton at Wilson ....... Wyomissing at Mohnton. Birdsboro at Mohnton... Mohnton at Boyertown.. Wilson at Mohnton ...... Mohnton at West Reading.. Shillington at Mohnton.. Oley at Mohnton ......... Mount Penn at Mohnton Opp. 25 41 19 22 38 29 23 7 24 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb Feb Feb. Feb Feb Mohnton at Amity ....... Mohnton at Birdsboro... Boyertown at Mohnton.. West Reading at Mohnton.. Mohnton at Shillington. . . Fleetwood at Mohnton... Mohnton at Oley ......... Amity at Mohnton ........ Mohnton at Mount Penn. Opp. 34 25 26 25 21 35 33 18 34 TI-IE QEACGN- I939 Boijs Junior Uarsitq Cfe.-1m Managers DANIEL SCHIMEHL. EDWARD NAGLE Kenneth Auchenbach, Eugene Burkhart, Kenneth Burkhart, Marvin Detambel, Marvin Epler, Willard Epler, Ira Galbawy. Paul Guigley, Warren Harding, Charles Mohn, Warren Mosser. The J. V.'s too had a very successful year. They won seven and lost four of the games played. In the regular season they finished second to Mount Penn, the winner of the Berks County J. V. championship. Our boys lost two 'hard-fought games to Mount Penn, losing the one by only one point. Four J. V.'s will graduate this year. THE BEACON- l939 Hftyffive fiftyfsix 1 Boqs' Track Team CHARLES METCALF, Coach HEINZ ESSPIG. Captain ROBERT NOLL. WILLIAM NAGLE, and HARRY HORNBERGER, Managers. Vincent Artz, Kenneth Auchenbach, Melvin Bachman, Eugene Burkhart, Kenneth Burkhart. Marvin Detambel, Leroy Eckenroth, Warren Fisher. Willard Folk, Baker Hertzog, Howard Kleinsmith. Robert Matz, Earl Mayer, Charles Mohn, Richard Mohn, Harold Rulfner. John Schutter, Paul Schutter. Victor Werner, Leroy Wolfe. On March 21, candidates for the track team reported to Coach Metcalf. About twenty boys came out for the team. They had approximatey three weeks for training before the opening track meet. Dual meets were scheduled with Wyomissing, West Reading, and Ontelaunee. and a triangular meet was held at Boyertown between Boyertown. Ontelaunee and Mohnton. Mohnton competed also with the other Berks County Schools at Albright, West Reading and Kutztown. The team lost thir first dual meet of the season to Wyomissing by the close score of 66V2 to 51112. In the meet at Albright, Mohnton High won its first cup in track competition. This was won over all the schools in class B. We hope the track team will continue to do its best. THE BEACON- I939 Boqs'B.-1se all Cfeam ROLAND KYLE, Coach WILLARD ECKENROTH, Captain VICTOR WERNER, Manager Kenneth Auchenbach, Kenneth Burkhart, Leroy Eckenroth, Willard Eplcr, Heinz Espig, Albert Herman, Alton Hoffman, Howard Kleinsmith, Ray- mond Koller, Robert Matz, Charles Mohn, Richard Mohn, W'arren Mosser, Franklin Price, John Schick. The first call for baseball was issued by Mr. Kyle on March 21. About twenty- five candidates reported, seeking positions on the regular nine. There are quite a few lhold-overs from last year to form the nucleus upon which this year's team is being built. 'Ihe boys have a good chance this year to cop the championship but they have to face the opposition of other improved clubs. The schedule includes games with Shillington, Wilson, Birdsboro, Boyertown and Mount Penn. THE BEACON- I939 fiftyfseven fiftyfcight 1 ir s' Basket all Team ELSIE AULENBACH. Coach MARY YOUNG. Manager E-ETTY MOHN. Assistant Manager MILDRED ECKENROTH - MARY LEININGER. Co-Captains Betty Auchenbach, Arletta Burkhart. Arlcne Ebbert. Catherine Grill. Ruth Hatt, Lucille Hertzog. Doris Hornberger, Myrtle Matz. Elizabeth Neidert. Elsie Netzel, Luella Ruth, Anna Schatz. Margaret Schatz. Joyce Sweigert. The girls' team this year has done well and deserves credit for their playing. The lassics won eight games. lost six and tied two. Our capable coach. Miss Aulenbach. merited praise in her manner of urging the girls to victory. Four members of the team are in the graduating class. Date Opp. We Date Opp. We Dec Mohnton at Boyertown.. 35 Jan. 31 Mohnton at Robesonia.. 25 Dec Mohnton at West Reading.. 28 Feb. Mohnton at Shillington. 10 Dec Shillington at Mohnton... 34 Feb. 6 Alumni at Mohnton .... . 19 Dec. Oley at Mohnton ........ 24 Feb. 10 Mohnton at Oley ,.... 40 Jan. Mount Penn tat Mohnton. 21 Feb. 17 Amity at Mohnton ...... 33 Jan. Mohnton at Amity ...... 19 Feb. 24 Mohnton at Mount Penn.., 18 Jan. Robesonia at Mohnton, .. 28 Mar. 9 Faculty at Mohnton. . .. 30 Jan. Boyertown at Mohnton.. 17 - Jan. West Reading at Mohnton.. 23 404 Tl-IIE QEACON- I9 39 Gir s' Track Team ELSIE AULENBACH, Coach Gloria Breitenstein, Arletta Burkhart, Mildred Eckenroth, Rachel Fisher, Doris Goodman, Margaret Hartman, Lucille Hertzog, Leona Hoffert, Lois John- son, Betty Kohl, Caroline Kohl, Naomi Kramer, Evelyn Leid, Mary Leininger, Marilyn Mason, Betty Mohn, Alta Reinert, Emily Ruffner, Margaret Schatz, Carolyn Shupp, Margaret 'Visner. The girls on the track team compete at three meets, namely: Albright, West Reading and Kutztown. The events in which senior girls participate are 50 yard dash, 440 relay, standing broad jump and basketball throw. The junior high girls participate in 50 yard dash and 440 relay only at Kutztovsm. The track team will lose four of its members through graduation. We of the Senior Class wish the best of luck to future track teams. THE BEACON- I939 'ziftyfnine sixty 1 Cheerleaders and C CCFS CHEER LEADERS DURING BASKETBALL SEASON Betty Fritz June Gerhart Leona Matz Mary Terrey William Nagle MIDGETS Gloria Breitenstein Junior Wise Carolyn Schatz Cl-IEER LEADERS DURING SOCCER SEASON Milderd Eckenroth Mary Leininger Margaret Schatz Mary Young MOHNTON HIGH SCHOOL CHEERS 1. Rah! Rah! Mohnton Rah! Rah! Mohnton Raaaaaaaaaaaaah ! Team! Team! Team! 2. Roar Ca big roar! Panthers: Roar Pantherg Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight Team Fight! 3. Hit 'em hard boys, Hit 'em fair, Razzle 'em. Dazzle 'em. Give 'em the air. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Give that cheer for Mohnton High. 4. 2-4-6-8 Who do we appreciate- 1-2-3-4 Who are we for, Mohnton! Mohnton! Mohnton! L , S. Alley ge Nick, Alley ge Nack Alley ge Nick e Nick e Nack Red and Steel -Steel and Red Ahead! Ahead! Ahead! 6. Hoo Rah! Mohnton Hi! Hoo Rah! Mohnton Hi! M-O-H-N-T-0-N Team! Team! Team! 7. Shoot 'em High, Shoot 'em Low, Come on Team Let's go! 8. MOHN - - Mohnton! MOHN - - Mohnton! MOHN - - Mohnton! Team! Team! Team! Fight! Fight! Fight! 9. M-O-H-N-T-O-N! Rah Rah Mohnton! M-O-H-N-T-O-N! Rah Rah Mohnton! M-O-H-N-T-O-N! Rah Rah Mohnton! Mohnton! Mohnton! Mohnton! Tl-IE BEACCDN- I939 K u . Q 'E '-' 1. ' g.-..-441. ' 1 . ' 4 1 A il w t'- ' I . 527, 1 , l, . ,.'l' 1 1 an ... .. A, r. .H 9 lv ., W 1 J gf . 4 1-'mm ' :w Q f ' V A' . gr 4 ' 1 'n 1 if J g 1 1 u 1 - ' . ,rrp m!'1QF12:N 'A R ' I 4 I rf, L ,, , uf. A L fl f 1 , , v- , . ' ,I 5171 N iq- -Q J. I!,- . 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' 'I D :fwi .F V1 ' L Ax- ,S , i Yvikgb.-r 1q!y'x,A'f!V,:!....J, 'jf- -wig 'f:7'l.,, ' g'1.2J:.il..,h-7!'--.V'L1.r- 11ilL- I. A fffilfw. . ,, ,Rv K. L 'fr - , 4 Sc ool Calen dr ' SEPTEMBER 6. The school bell broke the spell of vacation days. 9. The seniors organized and drew up a constitution. 15. The magazine campaign began. What cheering when colors were chosen! 19. First report of sales was handed in, and alas! the Juniors got the box of candy. The iirst victory was theirs. 20. The Juniors nibbled on a fresh supply of sweets. 21. The Juniors were still eating! 22. Hurrah for hard work! The Seniors finally received their first taste of the great feast. j Aj xl Aj 1. 23. Again tne Seniors were awarded. 29. ' Heinz Espig, soccer captain, was injured. He suffered a broken leg, and was unable to play for the remainder of the season. 30. The Seniors doggie roast turned out to be a doggie boil because of rain But Seniors can handle the doggies, boiled or roasted. OCTOBER 1. The inoculations for the test against tuberculosis were given. 12. The commercial group of the Senior Class honored Miss Babb's birthday, by presenting her with a candy sucker from each member of the group. The staff for the school paper was selected. 13 More hardship for the soccer team when Vickie, Fat and Bump were injured. 28. The Great Hallowe'en Bazaar was held in the Mohnton High School Audi' torium. Refreshments were served and ghost houses were open for business. NOVEMBER 9. What a fatal day! the iirst bad news of the year arrived-report cards. 10. The Senior Class sponsored their iirst movie. 11. The first basketball game at Wilson had not a happy ending for us. The Senior boys were still talking about it the following day. 17 Trainlights flashed and bells sounded when the Seniors produced, The Ghost Train. 24f25 Happy days are here again. Thanksgiving vacation. 25. A surprise party was enjoyed by everyone at Marvin Detambel's home. Richard Mohn started to feel quite romantic, because he demonstrated to us just how to kiss a pillow. 26. The mothers' meeting was held to make plans for the Senior Class supper. 30. We are still wondering why Margaret Schatz fell when she left school. Could it be, because of a certain tall, darkfhaired Senior? DECEMBER 3. What a news flash! Two Senior boys were seen shopping in Reading, and of all places to be shopping, in a Woman's Apparel Shoppe! Can you imagine who they were? Well, the secret's out-Willard Eckenroth and Heinz Espig. 5. Tickets sold for the Senior supper were counted. THE BEACON- I939 sixtyfthrec sixtyffour School Calendar lcont'cl.l 6. In English class Baker Hertzog gave us the surprise of our lives. He said he knew a lady that was married to a man. What is this world coming to? 10. The Seniors served baked ham to a large number of people. However, a few could not be satisfied with a regular portion. fMildred,Eckenroth and Margaret Schatz were seen gnawing on a large ham bonej. 21 Warren Crowther forgot to lift his feet and stumbled all around the room. Did he have a heavy meal, or was it then that he started falling for a certain junior girl? ' 24 With Christmas just around the corner, every Senior was looking forward to finding something under his Christmas tree. JANUARY, '1939 1 3. Pupils came marching back to regular work. 10 We could not understand Kenneth Smith's nervousness. He sat in classes twisting his hair around his finger. Perhaps it was curly hair he wanted. 13. An assembly program with Vickie as master of ceremonies. Marvin Def tambel played a selection on his violin. ' 13 In spite of the superstition of Friday the 13th, Mohnton beat Birdsboro and captured nrst place in our division. 16. Scholars walked around the rooms with long faces because of midfyear examinations. 19 Day of smiles! Examinations were over and all that the pupils had to worry about was their report cards. 27. Heinz Espig and Warren Harding revealed their talent by singing in assembly. 30. The cast for the operetta, Tune In was chosen. FEBRUARY 9. Can you imagine Albert Herman hanging out of a second story window in the school building and unable to get up. 11 The date of the Senior Dance. During the evening pictures were taken for the yearbook. ' 14. St. Valentines Day and the Senior boys did not forget the date. Some of the girls were puzzled because of the nameless valentines they received. 3. Operetta rehearsal. MARCH 4 The Mohnton Panthers traveled to Hershey to watch a hockey game. This was a real treat for the team. 16f17. The spotlights revealed the scene of a broadcasting station as people came to Tune In. 25. The seniors enjoyed the Junior class supper. 30 The annual gym exhibition was presented by the Mohnton High gym squads. APRIL I. Luckily this was Saturday, so there was no April fooling of the teachers. ' The girls met to discuss plans for the track season. Four Senior girls reported for the track team. A photographer came to take pictures for the yearbook. Easter vacation. The Seniors were still looking for their Easter baskets on Monday when they returned to school. 11. More pictures were taken. . 12. One of the Senior girls coached a champion intramural team, the- Woozies. 17f28. The members of the staff of The Beacon were very busy preparing their 29. The Beacon went to press. material. J. 5. 7. Tl-IE QEACON- 1939 lDorl 's Fair of t e Future IRED OF TRAVELING and sightseeing, I decided to visit my home tovxm, Mohnton. Fifteen years had elapsed since I had seen those portals of Mohnton High School. Upon arriving I found the town had grovsm into quite a large metropolis and a world's fair was being held there. I inquired as to who was the manager of the fair. To my surprise I found it was one' of my old classmates, Ralph Bear. Anna, his private secretary, had helped him to achieve this fame, but his own enthusiasm also was bringing him advancement. Ralph offered to escort me about the fair to see the things of interest. Just as we arrived 'at the main thoroughfare, a breathless young man dashed up to us. He explained that an accident had occurred three blocks away and he was looking for a doctor. The accident had happened just one moment before and no doctors had been nearby. This young man was none other than Earl Mayer, the fellow who had run the dash on the track team. His training certainly came in handy. Ralph told him to go to the First Aid Building. There Miss Ludwig. the head nurse, would take charge. So she had achieved her dream of success. I asked Ralph who designed the buildings. It seemed as though I could recognize the initials G. J. P. and H. J. K. Yes, it was Howard and Gerald who designed these new and marvelous buildings. Richard had done the' engineering job and a very good one at that. V We went to Toyland and who do you imagine was the manager? Kenneth Smith! Always on hand to help him was one of his! schoolday pals, Mildred Eckemoth. She was his private secretary. When we came to the toy train, who was the engineer but Alton Hoffman. He seemed to be enjoying himself quite well. Up dashed Paul Guigley. He had become 'Bring-ern back alive Guigley. One of his lions was loose and had gone over towards the ball park. We followed the crowd rushing in that direction, only to discover that the lion had been caught. There was a baseball game in progress, but not an ordinary game. It was played by grotesque clowns, just as the game was played in our Gym Exhibition fifteen years ago. And the pitcher was no one else but Willard Eckenroth. His face lit up to see old acquain- tances again and he introduced us to the whole team. We went to the circus to see Guigley put his cats through thein paces. It was quite thrilling to see how well he handled them. Our direction was turned to a ring in the middle. The greatest wrestling match of the century was to be staged. It was to be between Albert Herman and Willard Epler. Their career had been continued through the many years. As,usual, Bob Matz, the referee got the dirty end of it and was spread all over the ring. Om' attention was turned to the strong man. It was Heinz Espig, and the way he bent the bar in half it seemed as if he were angry at it. - What does that sign Burkhart Inc. mean Don't tell me that Geraldine and Arletta have joined forces? Arletta does the designing, and Geraldine the modeling. No wonder those 'hats look so attractive! They could be conceived by no other brain than Arletta's. I was quite hungry by this time and smelling the scent of candy reminded me of my school chums, the two Mary's, and their venture in the candy-making business. In choosing this line of work they did quite well. They ran a large sweet shop along the main thoroughfare. However, candy wasn't substantial enough. Werner's Ice Cream Parlor! So Vicwr's dream had come true. But what music was I hearing? So cfamiliar! Yes. There THE BEACON- I939 sixtyftivc sixtyf six M. Hifi - ' H ' lDorlcl's Fair of The Future lcont'd.l were Baker -and Warren Crowther with rival orchestras in the ice cream parlor. Each one was trying to outdo the other. When our meal was finished Ralph suggested going to the-Music Hall. There we were entertained by the great contralto, Florence Wolfe, and the second Fritz Kreisler, Marvin Detambel. Reverend Harding gave a welcome speech. He seemed to have establishd himself quite well. What a crowded day I had had. Isaw every single classmate who had graduated with me in '39. Little did I dream that I would see them all together in one place and all having achieved such great fame. Senior Ron Ralph, the salesman of our class, Has proved successful in the past. Arletta, a charming air hostess we see Sailing among the clouds so free. With Gerry convertibles take the cake, No matter the color, age, or make. Anna knows her p's and q's And always puts them to good use. Warren Crowther seems to like blondes, Ford V8's and skating ponds. Marvin Detambel, a studious chap, ll Cd 15. 16. 17 18. - 19. Runs, 'round the track to the very last lap. Mildred Eckenroth, quite an athlete, Often perfomis quite a daring feat. Big Bump Willie, our baseball star, With his ball playing will go quite far. Willard Epler, a quiet little guy, Is fast as lightning in the sky. Heinz, who wants to travel, far Has proved to be a great track star. Paul Guigley, using his gun, Keeps the 'wild life on the run. Warren Harding we're happy to say May be a minister some sweet day. Albert Herman, big, tall, and brown, Among the Seniors is the clown. 20. 21. 22. 23 24. 25. 26 27 Baker with his trumpet some day Will show the world how he can play. Alton Hoffman, with his chewing gum, Is always happy, never glum. Howard proved to us this year That as an Indian he could appear. Mary Leininger is quite a tease, But none of her teachers does she displease. Ruth, a demure and pleasant lass, Is always on time to every class. Robert Matz, a happy soul, Chooses Mohn Street for his goal. Earl Mayer is a studious lad, And as a runner, he's not so bad. Dick, ideal, and a good sport too, Stands in the hearts of his friends as true. Gerald Plucker, adept in art, Very seldom shirks his part. Margaret, a girl who loves to jest, Will choose in the future what she thinks best. Kenneth Smith, known for his Lizzie, And Shillington girls who keep him busy. Victor Werner, our great baritone, Will never go through this world alone. Flossie, an excellent language student, Also proves to be quite prudent. Mary Young, with hair quite wavy, Is really fond of the U. S. Navy. THE QEACOIXP I939 . I .1fs.raaf.. -. A ...slitti- C ass Name Pet Expression 1. Ralph Bear .................. Ive got the blues ............ .. 2. Arletta Burkhart ........ Shucks ................. . 3. Geraldine Burkhart 5. Warren Crowther 6. Marvin. ,Detambel 7. Mildred Eckenroth 8. Willard Eckenroth 9 . . Willard Epler ' .............. ' 10. Heinz Espig ...... su tt That's snazzy ..... My word .....,..... 4. Anna Burkholder ........ I m broke .............. I didn't have time ............ I in sick ..........,....... Don't you get ugly .......... 'So does joe Schmaltzv Take a sneak .................... 1 -Q1 11. Paul Guigley .............. I can t do it ......... . 12. Warren Harding ........ 13. Albert Herman .......... 14. Baker Hertzog ............ 15. 'Alton Hoffman ............ 16. Howard Kleinsmith .... 17. Mary Leininger .......... 18. Ruth Ludwig .............. 19. Robern Matz ...... ui. ss is 4.- Good joke ....................,... My sweet little tulip You dog ............................ You're good ...................... ss Get outa here .................. That's very unfunnyu All nghe' ......,,,.....,.,..,,...,., , I'm in love ..... 20. Earl. Mayer .................. Oh, well ....,....... . 21. Richard Mohn ............ 22. Gerald Plucker ............ 23. Margaret Schatz .......... 24. Kenneth Smith ,........... as ss sv I know ..............,... Don't get tough .............. But definitely .................... I'll slug you .,.....,,..,,,,,,,,,,, 25. Victor Werner ............ Cheese and crackers 26. Florence Wolfe .......... 27. Mary Young ...... THE BEACON- I939 su I don't know .... .........,..,... 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No other More people in Berks County eat kind of education compares with Q , the education derived from DOING. HHENRY FORDH A V- Yvfilfi-QYJN B R E A D Lew M. Kachel p than any other kind. TTIEELEASSN I expresses its appreciation to all advertisers and patrons of The Beacon. Compliments of : John G. Werner, Printer is WALNUT STREET Nlohnton, Pa. BHONE 214980 Compliments of : SLICHTER Box co. THE BEACON- i939 MR. WM. SLICI-ITER Flowers for all occasions MOHNTQN, PA. Phone 22470 eightyftwo DRY CLEANING of the better type . . .the cleaning that is dependable, thorough, and scienti- fically correct. MIRACLEAN has brought the greatest advance- ' ment in dry cleaning, and MIRACLEAN is exclusive with the Model in Reading. EDU132-iIXEfE3i1 IN Model Cleaning 8: Dyeing Co. MQHNTON, 349 North Sth Street PATRONS Miss Elsie Aulenbach Miss Alma Bergstresser Mrs. Dorothy Biel Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bortz Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bucks Miss G. Arletta Burkhart Miss Geraldine R. Burkhart Mr. and Mlrs. Harry L. 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