New Holland High School - Leoninus Yearbook (New Holland, PA)

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Qfffi D-e?E'H SEPTEMBER 3, 1932 We entered New Holland High, eager to meet old faces and get acquainted with new ones. The group was placed in Room 9, under the supervision of Miss Gladys Jenkins. Robert Wright was elected pI'esident. SEPTEMBER 5, 1933 We started our Sophomore year with only a few missing. The class assembled in Room 10 with Miss Caldwell as our chief advisor. Elizabeth Groff was elected president. SI-:I rE!vlBI-:R 3, 1934 Again a few more classmates dropped out of our class. We were all eager to start our Junior year. Mr. Wenger was our Home Room Advisor, and John Ressler was elected presi- dent. OCTOBER 19, 1935 An enjoyable evening was spent when the Juniors held a skating party at Schaum's. Many were bruised from falling, but the most serious was Richard Sprecher, when he fell near the close of the party ibut was not seriously hurtj. The chaperones were Miss Caldwell and Mr. Wenger. JANUARY 18, 1935 Under the supervision of Mr. Wenger, the Junior Play was a big success. The auditor- ium was filled to capacity. It was a three-act comedy entitled Home Town Girl. MAY 28, 1935 A picnic was held at Wright's Pond. The afternoon was spent canoeing' and quoit pitching. Samuel High and Lester Kutz spent most of their afternoon swimming. We all had an enjoy- able time even though we returned home soaked and dirty. Miss Hoffman was our Chaperone. SEPTEMBER 3, 1935 Much to our surprise we are about to enter the last year in New Holland High School. To our sorrow, Flora Nelson, a friend to everyone, did not return for her last year, and the class misses her very much. We are also glad to welcome to the Class of '36, Gordon Smith, a member of the Class of '35, who is taking post graduate work. Miss Hoffman is our Home Room Supervisor. OCTOBER 31, 1935 A Hallowc'en Party for the Senior High School was held in the High School auditorium. The classes were asked to offer a short program. The Senior Class won the prize. The party was in the form of a masquerade. The entire faculty, as well as their wives, were present. DECEMBER 13, 1935 D The Senior Play was held as one of the main events of our Senior Year. It was a three-act farce entitled The Arrival of Kitty. and was given under the direction of Miss Mary A. Per- rell. We are very sorry to lose Helen Wanner, another member of our class, due to missing a great deal of school on account of an operation. JANUARY 17, 1936 . The Juniors and Seniors went on a skating party to Schaum's. The entire faculty was invited but unfortunately a few were unable to be with us. We all had an enjoyable time in spite of all the falls. MARCH 20, 1936 I . The girls held a leap year party at Ye Colonial Inn, Bareville. We are sure the boys had a good time at the girls' expense. The chaperones were Miss Virginia Hoffman and Mrs. J. Harvey Shue. CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT-JOHN HARRY RESSLER VICE PRESIDENT-E. ELIZABETH GROFF SECRETARY-BENJAMIN M. BRURARER TREASURER-DONALD BOYER WITMER Class Advisors VIRGINIA M. Hoi-'I-'MAN J. HARVEY SHUE 1 Page Twenty-two --

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1 RUTH ANNA WITMER S1-irrmisax 8, 1918 Gooovima, PA. Home Economics Club 115 1 Home Craft Club 125 1 Tri-Hi-Y Club 135 g Leoninus 1453 Basket- ball 145g Operetta 145. Ruth is the tall, blonde girl of our class. She attended the Goodville school before entering New Holland as a Fresh- man. Her favorite expression is Dear, dear. She has tak- en a great interest in class activities, sports, clubs, etc. Ruth is very fond of music and especially baritone sing- We wonder why? A favorite pastime of Ruth's is driving that Ford. The greatest ambition which she has is to be a physical education instructor. We're certain she'll succeed in whatever she may attempt. ROBERT EARLE WRIGHT DECEMBER 4, 1917 NEW HOLLAND, PA. Basketball 13, 45 g Tennis 13, 45 5 Sports Club 125: Hi-Y 1353 Orchestra 1455 Class President 1155 Leoninus 145, Bob, that flashy forward of the New Holland basket- ball champs, has been attending the New Holland schools since 1924. and has from the start been popular among his classmates. Always much concerned in seeing that New Holland be at the top in sports, 'tBob has created a fine example of sportsmanship. As for hobbies he is perfectly content when he can bury himself in a book, and for pastime he Wal'mS up his sax. Being interested in chemistry and in following the business of his father, ou1' blue-eyed, blonde-haired classmate promises to be the baker of tomorrow. Here's hoping you roll in a lot of dough, Bob. KATHRYN MATILDA ZWALLY Ffzsarixm' 19, 1918 NEW HOLLAND, PA. Operetta 11, 45, Glee Club 11, 2, 45, Travel Club 1255 Tri-Hi-Y 1355 Basketball 11, 2, 453 Town Clock News 1455 Patrol 1459 Leoninus 145. Speech is silver, silence is golden, but this young lady is satisfied with silver. Always in a hurry, yet not too rushed to lend a helping hand or give a friendly smile, that's Zwal- ly. Kathryn has spent her entire school career in the New Holland school. Kitty has always been very active in her studies as well as the extra curricular activities. One of You can usually find Zwally laughing and joking some- where in the building. Although you have not decided upon your life's career, the Class of '36 wishes you success. Page Twenty-one -

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, , C12 Poem WE'VE CLIMBED THE HILL ,' THE MOUNTAIN LIES BEFORE US High school days of fun and labor, Victories made and battles won, Twelve fond years of constant friendship, Years containing work and hardship, 1. Years that strengthened schoolday kinship- gif These are ended . . . life begun. fl. I All this time we've been a-climbing X 3 Often stumbling, falling backward: ' l Teachers dear then to the rescue, Protected us from savage vulture, , Strengthened us with staffs of virtue, 1 Urged us onward . . . ever onward. il I l l After twelve long years of climbing, I oked so stately, H Soon the summit was upon us, E The same crest which had lo 5 Seemed so steep from valleys shadyg sa But, lo, from here a far more lofty HN Towering mountain lies before us. -. --Elizabeth Groj' Class Song Now at last our high school days are over, We have climbed the hill, and we've succeeded, We into the field of life must go, Though the mountain lies before us still, Though the path was rugged and we stumbled, We will always love our Alma Mater, We our courage never failed to show. Which our later life with joy wi.ll fill. -Mildred Troop CLASS FLOWER- CLASS COLORS- THE WHITE ROSE NAVY BLUE AND WHITE Page Twenty-three