North Coventry High School - Torch Yearbook (Pottstown, PA)

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qdimfy FRESHMAN FOLLIES . September 7-Today we started our freshman year - that time long awaited by all. Our orig- mal number has been increased by pupils from South Coventry, East Coventry, and Union Townships. Part of us are in Room 4 with Miss Beers, the rest, in Room 2 with Mrs. Burbank. September 17-Now we're an organized group, ready for business. Today's elections brought the following results: president, Ethel Bean, vice president, Janice Care, secretary, Fayctta Miller, treasurer, Gloria Shrum. October 31-Tonight we sponsored our first class dance. Decorations were in accord with Hallowe'en traditions. We can pronounce the affair a success. A swaying, rhythmic conga line high- lighted the merriment of the evening. November 22-The annual Turkey Day Classic found most of us freshmen yelling our hardest. It helped, for the Wildcats came through with a 25-13 victory. Bill McCrudden and Bob Evans were right in the fight. December 21-Safety Patrol Dance. The freshmen were there in full force. We definitely en- joyed stepping out in a social way. March 10-Round and round we go. Yes, it was a roller skating party. Most of us are amateurs on skates, but professional floor cleaners. April 20-A spring concert - on a big scale this year. We were very much excited over our first experience in singing in formal attire. Compliments are being handed out on the fine selections, especially on our rendition of the Italian Street Song. April 26-Junior-Senior Prom. The theme was A Night in April. The members of our class who attended related their experiences to the other freshmen, who enjoyed their second-hand thrills. April 30-Athletic Banquet. Our Norco mothers certainly are good cooks. Members of sports squads, including some proud freshmen, received their letters. May 9-The Glee Club participated in the Chester County Choral Festival at West Chester. The girls were nervous, but soon realized that their fears were needless. They enjoyed this unusual experience and the trip to and from our county seat. .lune 4-We surely whizzed through this freshman year. Some of our group couldn't stand the pace, but most of us survived the trials of six weeks' tests, mid-years and finals. American Legion awards went to Mary Ann Mullin and George Kreps. Congratulations to these deserving pupils! SOPHOMORE SCENES September 6-Greetings to those who came back for more knowledge. There was much hilarity as we exchanged tales of vacation days. Some are in Room 2 with Mrs. Burbank, others, in Room 5 with Mr. Alderfer. September 10-Election of officers: president, Ethel Beang vice president, Marjorie Berrikerg secretary, Janice Care, treasurer, Mary Casper. October 5-Football season is off to a good start. McCrudden, Evans, Kreps, and McElroy are on the squad. The sophs are all back of you, fellows! October 17-We chose class colors - blue and gold, and the class flower - yellow rose. October 31-A class motto was adopted: Keep climbing, for we are not yet there. We are all hoping to climb high on the ladder of success. November 25-This Turkey Day Tussle with West Pottsgrove was a big victory for Norco, 40-0. The soph players were right in the game. December 20-Our Sophomore Hop! The big event of the year ffor us, anywayj. Wouldn't you know the weatherman was against us! First snow - then a downpour of rain. In spite of that, there was plenty of fun for everyone. Ken Nichols' Orchestra supplied us with the downbeat. The colorful decorations reminded us that Santa Claus is coming to town. February 19-A day of great excitement - we selected ou1' class rings! An oblong ring, made by Loren Murchison, finally won the approval of all the class.

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Q ' W ,iflozfotlier goose The complications which set in when four orphaned children struggle to maintain the ownership oi' their home, provided the theme for our hilarious senior play, Brother Goose by William Davidson, presented on December 9 and 10. Jeffrey Adams fRobert Friesj, the oldest of the four Adams children, attempts to serve as both father and mother to his brother, Wesley fGeorge Krepsj and two sisters, Carole fGloria Shrumj and Hyacinth fNancy Lohtj. Helen, the cook fAgnes Torakj resigns as the play opens. She declares she cannot cope with the tomboy antics of Hyacinth. Jeff's dire need for a cook and housekeeper is relieved by the a1'rival of a hosiery saleslady, Peggy Winkle fHannah Dilliplaneb, who, because of fondness for Hy and a deeper affection for Jeff, undertakes to hold the family together. As the mortgage fall due on the house, Jeff lands a contract to design the Wee Blue Inn for Lulu Trimmer fMary Casperj. JefF's progress is slowed down because of the plans he is drawing for Lenore Hudson fMary Ann Mullinj, bubble gum heiress who has a few plans of her own, namely, to marry Jeff. Through all this, the normal life in the household attempts to go on. Hy, a stellar halfback for the Palace of Sweets football team, practices every night on the lot on which Lenore plans to build her house. For this reason, and others, she makes no effort to hide her dislike for Lenore. Wesley, who is in Carole's estimation girl crazy, finds his latest dream-girl in the form of the new Southern bclle in the neighborhood, Eve Mason QBeryl Ready. His main problem is keeping his arch rival, Muggs, away from Eve. Hilarity is provided by the impromptu football scene, in which Sarah, the lVlason's colored cook, fNancy Manwillerj confuses faint with feint. Hy plans to thwart Lenore's intention of starting excavation on her lot before the crucial game between the Palace of Sweets and the Dawn Mortuaries, and accomplishes this by almost causing the truck driver fCarl Levengoodj to have heart failure. The complications do, however, get ironed out. The ending is surprising and life once again settles down to normalcy. 77

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to Kea, Diary April 26-Another Junior-Senior Prom, with the sophs well represented. This was A Tropical Night and there was plenty of jungle atmosphere - huge green leaves, parrots, glittering stars, and a yellow tropical moon. May 8-Our annual skating party was held at the Rocks. Some improvement over last year's attcmpts, but the best description is a floor-wiping good time. May 31-Commencement Dance. Sophs were represented by Beryl and Janice, who are faithful attendants at every dance. June 1-Now begin three months of fun, frolic, and, alas, work for some of us. We're looking forward to a big junior year. J UNIOR JOTTINGS September 5-First day of school. This year we are keeping Mr. Paolantonio and Mr. Fellman busy in Rooms 1 and 10. September 7-Class election of officers. Results were president, Ethel Bean, vice president, George Krepsg secretary, Janice Carey treasurer, Mary Casper. September 10-Football season with five Juniors out for positions on squad. Unique pep rally featured a funeral. Best of luck, fellows! November 25-Big football day again. Norco trounces West Pottsgrove, 24-0. December I5-Boosters Club Banquet for football fellows, hockey girls, cheerleaders, and parents. Plenty of food and a good time for all. January 14-Farm Show at Harrisburg. Agricultural boys and home ec. girls took the day off to see the biggest exhibit of its kind in the United States. January 22-Mr. Baker replaces Mr. Fellman as our home room teacher and instructor of com- mercial subjects. February l2-Juniors held skating party. What goes up must come down, and practically every- one went down fon the floorl before the evening was over, but everyone enjoyed himself. April 9-Junior Class Play, Oh, Promise Me! Overwhelming success. Bob Fries amazed every- one by his dramatic ability. April 20-Spring Concert - Big production with novelty numbers. Props, colored lights and costumes were used for the first time. Beryl Read and Mary Casper showed talent as dancers for Siboney. April 21-Prom decorating started. There will be no rest for two busy days and nights. Every- one is working hard to make this prom a great success. April 22-We're all ready to drop, but it's fun, too. April 23-Our Prom. At last, and a beautiful one it was. Rainbow colors, with the theme, Mex- ican Fiestaf' Steve Baer's orchestra provided the musical background. Ruth Kirkner was crowned queen of the Fiesta. April 27-Athletic Banquet. Awards were presented to football fellows, hockey girls, basketball guys and girls, and the cheerleaders. May 31-The Glee Club sang over KYW, an event we'll long remember. May 9-KYW Forum League Meeting at Norco. Several juniors attended. Venice Eagle spoke for Norco. June 3-Good luck, Seniors of 48 ! May you have success in everything you undertake. As wc listened to honor speeches and presentation of awards, we wondered what next June would hold for us. June 5-End of school - We felt our throats tighten as Seniors wept upon leaving their last assembly. Vacation is before us, and then - we'll be the seniors! SENIOR SKETCHES September 7-At last, Room 9. Thirty-four students have weathered the storm. Miss Delp's ma1'tyrdom begins.