Mount Jewett High School - Magician Yearbook (Mount Jewett, PA)

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VI'-22 Cl P L-I1 'Tha 11952 Magieis.1-LL 1.1 Assembly Committee A definite calendar was carried out by the Assembly Committee for the year of 1931-1932. Sept. 9 -- Rev. Elbel spoke to us, his subject being The Value of a High School Education. Sept. 23 -- We took over Freshmen Initiation in a big way. The Frosh- lets were arrayed in comic dress and were made to perform many queer stunts. Oh well, you're only a Freshman once! Sept. 25 -- After our harsh treatment of the Freshmen, we gave a party in their honor in the High School Gym. We are trying to make the Wel- come, Freshmen party an annual event. Oct. 7 -- Mrs. T. Butler gave us an interesting as well as educational talk on her trip to the West Indies. Oct. 30 -- We aided the ghosts and goblins by having a Halloween par- ty. Prizes were awarded to jean Bartlett, Arlene Larson, Leola DuChanois, Robert Hines and Robert Cornell. We could Hnd only one fault with it-- everyone ate too much. , Dec. 23 -- The play The Reunion at Pine Knot Ranch was presented. This delightful, entertaining play was enjoyed by all. jan. 27 -- Dr. L. R. Cupp gave us an inspiring talk on Pip and Pep . The purpose of this assembly was to stir up the school spirit for the Kane game. Feb. 3 -- Mr. R. S. Howe gave us a talk on Be Prepared . In fact, everyone was so interested you could have heard a pin drop. Feb. 12 -- The American History Class sponsored a program in honor of Abraham Lincoln. ' Mar. 16 -- 'Twas a bit of Irish humor to brighten up the day. The principal events on the program were: Biddy Talks a Bit ---- Harriet Kymer. Saint Patrick ---- Frances Bowen. just Rambling On ---- Verle Ordiway. Mar. 23 -- To close up school before Easter vacation, a special program was rendered, following: Easter ---- Virginia Challstrom. Spring ---- Audrey Ordiway. Religious Life of Washington ---- Dr. Redinger. April 1 -- All Fools' Day, but you couldn't fool us. We had a party in the gym, quite a colorful affair. A very good time was enjoyed by all. Special recognition should be made of Lawrence Anderson, Mrs. Ordi- way, and Mr. Fish. Lawrence was the accompanist for all our assemblies. He and Eleanor Mellander furnished the music for our parties. Mrs. Ordiway helped to make our parties the success they were, es- pecially the lunches. Mr. Fish fitted in just anywhere to aid us in everything we undertook. All in all, with the aid of these loyal helpers and the cooperation of the students, we have made this year a success. -E. V. C. ,ff .fri-g i .gp ' Forty Two

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I1-2 Ci P fr-ri :The 119:52 Magieieol Assembly Committee Shortly after school began, the Assembly Committee was organized. It is composed of twelve mem ers, three from each class. SENIORS-Lester Larson, Chairman: Virginia Challstrom, Audrey Ordiway. IUNIORS-Fl0Yd Reep, Catherine Wamsley, Kenneth Simon. SOPHOMORES-Leonard Abplanalp, Doris Mellander, Pauline Ahl. FRESHMEN-Betty Coon, Clyde Lester, Harold Cornell. PIANIST-Lawrence Anderson. The Assembly period may be defined as a period for social education, a period of inspiration, a period of focusing of attention on the higher and better things, and a period in which pupil participation is essential. It may be said that the Assembly mirrors the entire life of the school. The purpose of Assemblies and of the Assembly Committee may be enumerated thus: I To unify the school and create a spirit of comradeship among the students. II To correlate school and community interests, and to arouse a spirit of fellowship between the towns-people and the students. III To develop the aesthetic sense of the individual student. IV To widen and deepen student interest. V To promote an intelligent patriotism. tsit 1 Forty One iymgx Ei. i .

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Forty Three ...NNN fii Cl p tj,-L-'I L:-l1l'1E 1952 fVX'e.Qxic 1 'arm-J Mother and Daughter Banquet On Saturday evening, May 7, 1932, the Girl Reserves of the High School gave a banquet to their mothers in the High School gymnasium. The different work to be done was in charge of the girls of the four classes. All Seniors were on the menu committee. The Iuniors ar- ranged the tables in a very pretty manner and took charge of all things con- nected with the serving of the banquet. The Sopho- mores decorated the gymnas- ium very beautifully in pink and white. The Freshmen girls couldn't be excluded so they were all on the dishwashing committee. Chairmen were chosen by the president of the club, Minnie Kelley, to take charge of the different groups. They were: Seniors -- Virginia Challstrom. luniors -- lean Bartlett. Sophomores -- Doris Mellander. Freshmen -- Beverly Hanlin. The group assembled early in the evening and a good time was had by all until adjournment. Songs were sung and speeches were given by different mothers and members of the Girl Reserves. -E. M. M. ALUMNI BANQUET Four years of hard work, worry, and waiting have been rewarded. The Seniors were officially welcomed into the ranks of the Alumni Association of the Mount Iewett High School. The Class of '32 were the guests of honor at the Annual Alumni-Senior Banquet and Dance late in May. The Dining Room was prettily decorated in gold and white, the school colors. I-larry Abplanalp, president of the Senior Class, responded to the Alumni welcome. Professor H. G. Fish, various members of the Faculty, and Seniors, were called upon to give toasts. After the Banquet came the dance. Twenty-eight names were added to the files of the Alumni Association. The Senior class whole-heartedly extends its 'ithanksn to the Alumni and shall endeavor in every way to live up to their part. -E. V. C. .,, NWN ,we . .,.,.,. .. W .... met, gy ,min Qg-gv bfi?-ru.. M-, 1 , .- . - K, ' ' ' .R .f J W X , 1 i' '