North Hagerstown High School - Heiskelite Yearbook (Hagerstown, MD)

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1959-60 . . . A Year When school opened in September everyone got back into the swing of things, As can be seen here the lockers took on a new appearance, decorated with clever signs and numerous other fancy details. After the arrival of the students, the parents came en masse during American Education Week. X . 1 , , ' 1 ON . y s - e -. Returning from the summer session of Boys' State were representatives Jeffrey Wyand, Eric Ericson, and Irvin Snider. Some of the advanced readers are seen here diligently working to increase their reading ability in a course newly initiated in October and con- tinued through December. s Also in October the students witnessed a safe driving demonstration proving that you can't stop on a dime. With the arrival of Halloween and the Mummers' Parade the students worked industriously to decorate North High's Wesel float. l30 31

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The coronation Queen Fran and her royal court . . . l Q 60 Homecoming Who would be Homecoming Queen? Not many knew but the most surprised of all was the queen herself, FRAN DIEHL. On October 30 at the annual homecoming assembly, FRAN, chosen by popular vote of the members of the football squad, was crowned by team co-captains Kenny Ridenour and John Snyder. That night QUEEN FRAN and the royal court reigned at the North High-Chambersburg game. During half-time ceremonies our football queen was crowned by Becky Dehart Willman, '57's Homecoming Queen. Following the game a dance in honor of the royal court was held in the gym. Entertainment was provided after the presentation of symbolic gifts given by the various school organizations. The Queen is showered with gifts Half-time ceremonies . . . I29

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to Remember After decorating for the parade, all marched proudly through the square to claim honors for our school. Representing North High on the Governor's Committee on Juvenile Delinquency were Bobbie Spigler and Bill Sparrow, both from the Junior class, l A very surprised Fran Diehl was chosen as this year's Homecoming Queen. On November ll a patriotic Veterans' Day Assembly was held, after which the students were dismissed from school to watch the Vets' Parade. Recipients of the National Merit Scholarship Letters of Recommendation were Senior class members Alice Stanley, Patricia Carty, Jeffrey Wyand, and Greta Ungar, During November the seniors were busily exchanging name cards and pictures.