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Class History We had barely a taste of school life before we rushed off to our nation's capital to cram a lot of sightseeing into the days of September 12, 13, and 14. Oh, those aching feet! After those days of tramping up and down steps and through museums, monuments, and famous places, we could certainly have made use of a chiropodist, also an osteopath to adjust our aching backs and necks. It was hard to settle down to school life, but, upon our return, we had to plunge immediately into money-making projects, such as, selling vanilla, emulsions, cards and wrapping paper. In October we had an opportunity to see industry in operation. The tour through the Spicer plant opened our eyes to the possibilities and responsibilities of that type of work. We enjoyed the refreshments served at the end of the tour. Then we went on by bus to Barbadoes Island to view the process necessary in the making of electricity. Another round of refreshments ended a most in- structive trip. Late in November we acquired the name of Public Nuisance Number One, when we began to canvass merchants, students, teachers, and friends for ads and patrons to finance the class play. This was our greatest effort to raise funds needed to meet the large budget which we had under- taken. Finally on the evenings of December 7 and 8, after a great deal of strenuous preparation, we presented the senior play, June Mad. This amusing comedy-drama pleased the audience with its humor, true-to-life scenes, and tender touches. A delightful interlude in school work was our long-awaited Christmas vacation from December 22 until January 3. After all, there is a Santa Claus! The vocational students, on January ll, enjoyed the exhibits at the Harrisburg Farm Show. Leonard Bauman and William Brower came home with merits of award for their outstanding exhibits. Early in February, Miss Head, a representative of the Unemployment Agency, came to discuss with the seniors the results of the aptitude tests which we had taken in November. She continued these interviews throughout the rest of the term. We are very grateful to this agency for its in- terest and help in choosing suitable careers. The annual Senior Dance on March 3 was our last effort to enrich our treasury. Beautiful spring weather helped to bring out the dancers, who enjoyed both the variety and choice of records and the novelty dances. We have always appreciated the fine messages brought to us by pastors of North Coventry and Pottstown churches at Christmas and Easter seasons. An inspiring musical program by the VVord of Life Hour group was presented to us on April 12. These young men from Wheaton College are devoting their spare time and their talents to spreading the message of the Gospel all over the world through song, personal testimony, and interviews. Our next memorable event was the Spring Concert on April 26, given by the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs. The first part of the program was a variety of spring numbers, the second part was an excellent rendition of parts of The Vagabond King. The Junior-Senior Prom, given in our honor, was held on April 28. The auditorium was most attractively decorated to carry out the theme, Twilight Time. Bob Hartman's orchestra provided music melodious and rhythmic enough to set any fe et to dancing. Members of the athletic teams were honored on May 3 at the tenth annual Athletic Banquet. Teachers, parents, and friends were present to witness the presentation of football, hockey, and basketball letters. Mothers of the players cooked a delicious meal, and good fellowship, laughter, witty remarks and jokes all combined to make the evening a delightful get-together of Norcoites.
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Class History - Last on the agenda was a skating party held on May 27, 1947, at Ringing Rocks Park. There were many thrills and spills as everyone enjoyed himself at a night of good clean fun. fAnyway, the floor was well cleaned.J A vacation period of three months was just what we needed to help us grow up to the dignity of upperclassmen. JUNIOR J ESTERS The fall of 1948 found forty-eight juniors taking their place among the upperclassmen with Miss Lynch, Mr. Baker, and Mrs. Burbank ready to give us helpful advice. We were just one year away from our final goal and were determined to work and get the most out of our junior year. At our first class meeting the following officers were chosen: president, Stephen Bodolus, vice president, Phyllis Fulmerg secretary, Joyce Sweinhartg treasurer, Ellen Frain. Early in September we found ourselves admiring and displaying our beautiful class rings, which had arrived by this time. On December 23, 1948, we held our Christmas party in the library. Names were pulled and humorous gifts were given. This put us in a gay and spirited mood for our Christmas vacation. Our next task was deciding upon a suitable junior class play. After the reading of many plays, the committee decided upon a farce entitled, The Arrival of Kitty. The play was given Friday, April 8, 19495 and those who participated were Steve Bodolus, George Brown, Jr., Leroy Sands, Eleanor Brannan, Janet Christman, Betty Nesley, Chester Laverty, William McGlaughlin, and Gloria Fizz. All comments were favorable, and everyone acclaimed it a great success! The outstanding social function of the year was our Junior-Senior Prom, which was held on April 29, 1949. The theme was The Blue Room. It was carried out by blue lighting and decorations, which put the dancers into a sentimental mood. A rock garden, the center of attraction, was a beauty spot on the stageg and from a bar located in the garden, punch was served. Don Garrell and his orchestra furnished the music. Although the dance required a great deal of work, we were happy to plan and prepare for it in order that it might be a success for the entertainment of the seniors. On June 7, 1949, the final day of our junior year, after we had lost the title of juniors and gained that of seniors, we decided to celebrate. A picnic was planned and held at Sixpenny. Almost all the class was present for the last get-together of our junior year. Our junior year ended rapidly, and we left school with hopes of returning as seniors, looking forward to our class trip to Washington. SENIOR SOPHISTICATES The final year of our high school career began on September 7, 1949. The business of choos- ing officers was first and resulted in a re-election of President Bodolus, Vice President Fulmer, Secretary Sweinhart, and Treasurer Frain. An assistant treasurer, Joseph Smith, was added to the list.
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Class History - f The final musical event of the year was the second annual band concert on May 24. The com- munity has been greatly interested in the growth and development of this fine band, and the large audience was happy to see them perform in their gay red uniforms and to hear their stirring music. There remained a few more days of toil and struggle to master that last proposition of trig, one more rule in English grammar, time for a final argument in P. O. D., a last typing assignment, a hurried finishing of shop, home ec. and ag. projects. Ah! Now we can relax. Oh, no, we must practice our class song, rehearse for Class Day, learn to walk for Baccalaureate and Commencement. The class night program on June 2 proved to be a delightful presentation of humorous scenes from the history of our class, interspersed with an entertaining variety of musical numbers, irnitations, and dances. This was one last grand display of the talent of our class. The performance was given in the afternoon for the student body and in the evening for parents and other friends and relatives. On June 4 we soberly marched up the aisle of the Cedarville Church to hear Rev. Adams preach an inspiring sermon. June 6 - Commencement! With happy hearts we received our hard--earned diplomas. Our honor students - Janet Christman, Joyce Swinehart, and Joseph Smith - delivered fine speeches, and we returned to the auditorium to receive congratulations upon our completion of this, the first step in our preparation for the future. June 7, as Norco alumni, we sat upon the st age and witnessed the last assembly in our high school days. Many poignant memories will center around this day, with its farewclls, tears and good wishes from underclassmen and teachers. We hope it will be au revoir, and that we can often return to see class after class going on to even greater heights of achievement. -an- 2 FAVORITE SONGS Lee Batdorf-t'Dearie John Belman- Count Every Star Eleanor Brannan-t'Baby, Won't Yo Love Me? William Brower-'AQuicksilvern George Brown, Jr.- Stardust Janet Christman- Body and Souly' Thelma Creasy- The Kid's A Drea Shirley Dilks- Bewitched Thorpe Ellis- Bewitched Joan Evans- Baby, Won't You Say Me? Thomas Fisher- Green Eyes Ellen Frain- Stardust Phyllis Fulmer- Baby, Won't You Love Me? Ruth Gerhart- Bewitched Gloria Gloss- It Isnlt Fair Virginia Haile- Stardust u Say You mer You Love Say You John Hine- Wandering Ralph Keen- Joshua Chester Laverty- Are You Lonesome Tonig Julia Lockowitz- Sitting By The Window Bill lVIcGlaughlin- There's No Tomorrow Joseph McMullen- Only A Rose Betty Nesley-t'It Isn't Fair Sandra Olsen- You'l1 Never Walk Alone James Orandosh- I Wanta Be Loved' Shirley Overholtzer-- Sentimental Me Richa1'd Pellicciotti- It Isn't Fair Betty Pursel- Sentimental Me Mary Rock- Who'll Be The Next One? Leroy Sands- Sentimental Me Joseph Smith- Because Sara Straw- Stardust William Tyson-t'Stardusti' Joyce Yeager- My Foolish Heart Eddie Yelenac- I Wonder 1
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