New Oxford High School - Memento Yearbook (New Oxford, PA)

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CLASS HISTORY The 19UU school year began with a large group of greenies , namely, freshmen, entering into a new life—one which we had been long awaiting, and now, here we were! This year we devoted to making new friends and acquainting ourselves with the new scholastic work at N.O H.S. We were becoming accustomed to a world at war; thus, there was a limit to our school activities. The class selected at their class colors light green and white and the class flower chosen was the talisman rose. Several members joined band and choruses with many others interested in participating in snorts activities. The 19L5 sophomore year began with high ambitions on the part of all students. This was our second year at N.O.H.S. and we planned to make the' most of it. Members of our class participated ih the first forensic contest held since the war. Many members joined the staff of the Silhouette, our school paper. The junior year was upon us before we realized it and we were determined to make the most of this year in scholastic work and extracurricular activi- ties. This was the second year our members experienced a forensic contest. The most important event of the year proved to be the annual farewell party given by the junior class for the seniors. It was really a gala occasion which will live in our memories for year to come. At last, the senior year did arrive and in the distance we could almost see that goal to which we had looked forward from the beginning of our high school career. Without a doubt this was our most important and busiest year. A refreshment concession was set up this year with the seniors in charge. Each noon hour the student body was able to purchase candy, ice-cream, and potato chips at our little store . The senior play, Lady-Spitfire . di- rected by Miss Taylor, displayed the dramatic and executive ability or the 9enior class members. The seniors were also well represented later in the year in the operetta, Shreds and Patches , directed by Mrs. Cook. The year- book, MEMENTO, was one more project to keep our school days well occupied. Our Commenpement season begins on May 23 with a Baccalaureate Service to be held at the New Oxford Reformed Church with the Rev. Archie Rohrbaugh, pastor, delivering the sermon. Graduation Exercises are scheduled for Tuesday, May 2$ in the school auditorium with the Rev. H. E. Sheely of Hanover, presenting the address. We wish to mention the names of persons who at some time were members of our class. They are: Don Bittinger, Virginia Fissel, Jean Glass, Catherine Horn, Ada Laughman, Mae Reichert, Raymond Riddle, Jr., Johathan Sipling, Wilma Snyder, Earl Swope, Virginia Wiles, and Lois Wolf. We regret that they could not share all of these years with us, years which will be cherished by every senior in his or her own way; years in which friendships have been made and molded to last through a lifetime. So in parting from you, faculty members and underclassmen, may we say ;adieu and we wouldn’t have missed these past four years in N.O.H.S. for any- thing. They have been four grand years, crowded with happy recollections for all of us. A toast to our alma mater! Long may she live!