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

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- Class History FRESHMAN FANCIES In early September of 1946 a new group of inquisitive freshmen was welcomed to Norco. They were bubbling over with eagerness to begin their high school career. In addition to our original group, South Coventry, East Coventry, and Union Township gave us some new pupils. Together these stu- dents soon found that they needed organization. The first step toward organization was the election of officers on September 10, 1946, which brought the following results: president, Stephen Bodolusg vice president, George Brown, Jr., secretary, Sandra Olsen, treasurer, Thorpe Ellis. On October 31, 1946, the freshmen were excited and thrilled to sponsor their first dance, the traditional Freshman Hallowe'en Dance. Dancing in a room filled with ghosts and gobblins was en- joyed by everyone. We boasted that this dance was a great success and were proud of the results of our hard work. The freshmen decided that they should know more about their state capital, so a trip to Harris- burg was planned on March 11, 1946. Mr. Grim and Mr. Gough chaperoned us, keeping us well in hand. In spite of a bus breakdown at Palmyra, We continued our journey to Harrisburg and spent a very enjoyable day touring the capital. A real treat was Governor Duff, whom we had the pleasure of seeing and hearing as he made his speech to the Assembly. We were also honored to be the guests of Senator Scarlett and Senator Meyers. Much was added to our knowledge about Harrisburg and we all profited by the trip when we applied our knowledge in civics class. Our trip home was an unforgettable one. Everyone was in good spirits and merriment prevailed. However, everyone rejoiced when we arrived home, since we were all suffering from fatigue. Our trip to Harrisburg will long linger in the memories of the Class of '50, because it was the highlight of our freshman life. So off we went to enjoy a carefree summer unburdened by school assignments. SOPHOMORE SCRAPS A smaller group returned in September, 194 7, after our summer vacation, willing to settle down and prepare ourselves for the coming year. Mr. Neal Burtner and Mrs. Sherman Burbank were our class advisors. As class officers for the sophomore year we chose as president, Stephen Bodolusg vice president, George Brown, Jr., secretary, Joyce Sweinhartg treasurer, Ellen Frain. Our first class get-together was a hayride in early November, at which time the riders were showered with rotten tomatoes and hedgeapples, which flew through the air without warning. After an hour of heated argument on the 18th of November, a motto, class colors and a class flower were agreed upon. The results were a motto, Nothing Attempted, Nothing Wong class colors, green and gold, class flower, yellow rose. The Sophomore Hop, which to us was the finest dance of the year, was the next event on our school calendar, on November 19, 1947. The gym was gaily decorated with gold and green streamers which pleased everyone's taste. We were very proud of our finished work and the profits it netted us. Late in November, we were delighted to hear an inspiring lecture delive1'ed by a Hungarian speaker, who related to us several of his wartime experiences. A topic which caused much discussion and confusion among our class members was the choosing of class rings. This, the most important decision of our sophomore year, was finally settled in a dem- ocratic way by a majority vote. We were all happy with our final decision and anxiously awaited the arrival of these rings.