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

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Qzaifyg c September 14-Election of officers - Ethel Buan, president, Bill McCrudden, vice president, Janice Care, secretary, Robert Fries and Hannah Dilliplane, treasurers. September 15-Seniors follow tradition, selling vanilla and emulsions. September 20-22-Class trip. Three wonderful days! Never-to-be-forgotten incidents. Every- one was disappointed because Uncle Harry wasn't home. October 8-First night football game at Franklin Field - Norco versus Marple-Newtown. We won a thrilling 7-0 game. November 25--Annual Turkey Day game. Three seniors played their last game for Norco: Bill McCrudden, Bob Evans, and George Kreps. Victory for Wildcats, 18-0. First appearance of new school band. Everyone was pleased and surprised at the spirited performance. December 9-10-Senior Class Play, Brother Goose . This farce comedy was a decided hit. Nancy Loht as the tomboy was a sensation. December 14-Today we began work on our yearbook. We all hope it will be a great success. December 23-Our assembly program featured an impressive candlelight procession by Girls' Glee Clubs. The new Boys' Glee Club made its debut. Later a hilarious Christmas Party was held in Room 9. Many startling and mysterious gifts were exchanged. All sorts of toys amused us. Mary Ann's gift from Janice and Nancy seemed to cause her embarrassment. January 15-Boosters Club Banquet. Second year for this annual affair. LeRoy Miller of WFIL was toastmaster. February 24-Annual trip to Civic Forum Lzague Meeting at Temple University. Seniors took part in a model day in Congress. Wilson almost got lost. March 4-Senior Dance. St. Patrick's Day d:corations helped to give final touch. This was a last contribution to the treasury. April 8-Junior class presented The Arrival of Kitty, with Mr. Smith as coach. Chester Laverty, impersonating the real Kitty, added to the confusion, hilarity, and general madness of the plot. April 12-F. F. A. boys sponsored a Parent and Son Banquet. Miss High and the home economic girls prepared and served a delicious meal for the ninety guests. Seven fathers were received as honorary F. F. A. members. April 21-The Spring Concert was presented by members of the Junior and Senior Girls' Glee Clubs and the Boys' Glee Club. Miss Orrs did an excellent job of directing these groups. Novelty numbers included The Kerry Dance, By the Waters of Minnetonka, and A Little Dutch Garden. Appropriate dances accompanied these songs. The program ended with a beautiful rendition of Battle Hymn of the Republic. April 29-Junior-Senior Prom. The theme of the decorations was The Blue Room, and the auditorium was transformed by crepe paper walls and ceiling of shades of blue. Particularly attrac- tive was the stage, set up as a terraced garden. Don Garrell's orchestra furnished all the soft, dreamy music that any romantic couple could want. May 3-Athletic Banquet. Plenty of delicious food for everyone. Basketball, football, and hockey letters were presented. Bill McCrudden received the Boosters Club Award for the most val- uable football player. May 13-Farmer-Farmerette Dance. Couples danced confortably in dungarees and plaid shirts. May 25-That group of enthusiastic musicians that sometimes filled the air with discords this evening burst forth in harmony. Venice Eagle, George Kreps, and Benny Powell participated. June 3-Class Night. We resumed the tradition, broken during the war, of an entertaining program given at night for friends and relatives of the graduates. .lune 5-Baccalaureate service was held in Shenkel Church. This impressive and inspiring service was equalled in beauty and solemnity only by the service we attended in Washington Cathedral. .lune 6-Again breaking from tradition, we held commencement exercises outdoors. We were proud of the fine speeches by our honor students, Dorothy Staverosky, Janice Care, and George Kreps, and the mantle oration by our class president. We were happy to receive that coveted diploma, but our hearts were heavy as we thought of leaving our alma mater. .lune 7-Truly the last day of school for us - and for many, one of the saddest. Good-bye, com- rades and classmates. Best of luck to everyone!

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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.

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