Montrose High School - Acta Yearbook (Montrose, PA)

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While observing a Home Ec class about a year ago, Carolyn became extremely interested in figurine painting. Further inquiry into the work brought about a prompt decision to try her own hand at it. Though sho confesses her hobby is carried on a bit spasmodically, she nevertheless puts in many enjoyable hours once the paints are mixed and the equipment is in readiness. She has finished many figurines since adopting this pastime. A little boy of ten pouring over every boolc on airplanes he could find-then the first plane ride at thirteen-and the flying lessons that followed--all these add up to Bob's hobby. The thrill of soloing came on his sixteenth birthday, then work in earnest for his license. ln Bob's own words he tells us, After many more hours in the air, with countless check flights, my instructor finally decided that l was at last competent to carry passengers. The long awaited dream came true. Late last summer the C.A.A. awarded him the coveted pilots license. 25

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WHO'S WHO Give Nancy a bristol board, together with a variety ot paints and brushes, and she's happy. Then walk in two hours later, view a lovely I2xl8 picture lsubiect being anything from a vase ot tlowers to a box ot soaptlakesl, and you'll see why we think she should be. Yes, by following her hobby ot painting tor the past tive years, Nancy has proved horscli one ol our clover artists. We are proud to include her among our W'ho's Who. l Forced by a skating accident to remain at home tor over one year ot her school days, Barbara turned to one ot her many interests, soap carving, to while away some ot the tedious hours. lt was surprising what a transtormation soon came about in a 3x5 cake ot Ivory! l'ler equipment is simple--razor blades, pencil, and jack-knite --but with an eye tor design, nimble fingers, and an abundance ot patience, Bar- baras collection today includes many horses, cats, and lambs, as well as a 'family group ot deer. Her precision and skill in this and in other endeavors are an inspira- tion to her classmates. 24

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CLASS DIRECTORY The Funniest THQ Mod Musical The M051 Studifms Most Ploasinq P4-rsonality The Ouietelat The Most Athletic Most Likely to Succeed Shortest and Tallest 26