Nazareth Area High School - Comet Yearbook (Nazareth, PA)

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The 1929 Comet After entering the S. S. Freshman. which was a small green boat, we organ- ized our class and selected a member of the faculty to be our adviser through the year. By means of work and cooperation, a good number of us strolled off the gang-plank in June 102b. ready for the next course in the fall. After having embarked on the S. S. Sophomore, in warm September, we found the number of passengers decreased to fifty-one. This cruise was a bit harder than the first but one of the early pleasures which we enjoyed was the Sophomore Hallowe'en party, our first social event. During this year, we took our turn at good-naturedly hazing the Freshmen. We considered ourselves a little bit bigger, but we discovered that we still had much to learn. At length the ship docked, and although some had grown tired of the journey, thirty-six of us felt proud that we had gone half-way. In September. 1027. we were ready for the third quarter. The S. S. Junior, though it had some dark days, took us through many sunny paths. We recall with pleasure the fun we had during the preparations for the re- ception which we gave the Class of ’28.” In the spring, we all enjoyed ourselves on a hike and doggie roast at I lenry’s Dam. September. 1028. found but thirty willing to enter on our fourth and last lap of the cruise. T his ship, the S. S. Senior, being larger and harder to mann. took us sometimes through rough and stormy waters; and although rocks loomed up before us, at times, we can surely admit that even if we were forced to pull hard the pleasures and success we feel, have outweighed the disadvantages. Many were the things which we enjoyed in this Senior year, but the climax of all came with our trip to Washington, for which we strove four years. This was taken the first week in May. We were very glad to have Miss Nicholas and Mr. I.eh. who entered into the enthusiasm of the trip with us. livery year, some of us have participated in various activities. Among our number are those who have lent their musical talents to the glee clubs and orchestra; others have followed literary and oratorical pursuits; while many have aided in athletics and sports. Indeed, our boys have done much in baseball, football, and basketball to keep the Blue and White banner flying. And now, as we stand on the threshold and look back, we hope that though it may be small, we may leave behind some thought or inspiration to those who will follow, the course we have just completed. And as we gaze ahead, and know that we are to become alumni of N. II. S., we wish that the Class 1929, may become an asset to that organization. I 21 1 Mildred Halbert. Historian

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The 1929 Comet Senior Officers n President Walter Bachman Vice President Secretary Samuel Shimer Anna Stem T reasurer Grace Buss Assistant Secretary Assistant Treasurer Anna Lerch Hester Kreidler Historian Mildred Haubert Colors—Cerise and Silver Gray Flower—Carnation Motto—“Labor Omnia Vincit”—“Labor Conquers All” Senior History HOW well we remember that bright morning in early September, 1025, when we. seventy-six strong, began our journey for a high school Education. Proudly, yet timidly, we entered the building, and soon found ourselves wandering aimlessly through the halls, until at last, some kind person directed us to a room. Surrounding us. were some familiar faces, but also those of strangers. The students we then knew, we have learned to know and judge better, and those strange to us then, have become bound in friendship during this four year voyage. We were then shown four ships, in each of which, we were required to spend a year of traveling, in order to complete our course, and to be better prepared to undergo the journey of life, which would follow. [ 20 ]

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The 1929 Comet WILLIAM ALTKMOSE “Bill” Desires to be—Symphony Orchestra Conductor Destined to be—Night Club Orchestra Leader To offset the monotony of school life. Bill frequently delights us with his iiddle. For four years. Bill has been a member of our high school orchestra. However, his talent is not confined to music for he is a fine student as well. Therefore, we are sure that whatever he attempts will be a suc- cess. Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4): Comet Staff (4); Senior Play (4). MINNIE APPLEGATE “Min” Desires to be—A Stenographer Destined to be—Chewing Gum Magnate “Min” is a quiet unassuming maid. She was an asset to the class during In- stitute Week. Although “Min” is a habit- ual gum chewer she just can’t get away with it in typing class. We all like her because she is always her real self. Where’er you go. whate’er you do; the best wishes of ’29 go with you. Glee Club (4). WALTER BACHMAN “Pete” Desires to be—Electrical Engineer Destined to be—Inventor “Pete” has been our guide through all our class difficulties. To him we owe our sincere gratitude. Though his better judgment often causes him to become dis- gusted with us. he nevertheless, renews his task with added vigor. Although “Pete” finds many faults with the opposite sex he is usually in their midst. We wish you success. Class President (3) (4); Vice President (2); Editor-In-Chief of the Comet (4); Student Council (3) (4); President (3) (4). Vice President (4); European History Prize (2); American History Prize (3); Civic League President (1); Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4). [ 22 ]