North York High School - Panther Yearbook (North York, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1939 volume:

Evelyn Throne .- - Editor-in-Chief LeRoy Good - - Business Manager The Sparkler 1939 Published by The Senior Class North York High School North York, Pennsylvania Vol. X Foreword It is the purpose of the 1939 edition oi The Sparkler to review in word and picture the life and achievements of North York high school during the past year. The idea on the division pages is that of the candid camera as it takes a cross- section of the modern high school. The color plan is in blue and steel, colors of '39. Contents . Dedication Faculty Classes Activities Athletics Advertisements The Sparkler Dedication To Dean B. Armold whose association has led us to seek only the best, we the class of 1939 do respectfully dedi- cate this, the tenth volume of The Sparkler. The Sparkler J D BA ld The Sparkler Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Board of Education 1 9 3 8 - 1 9 3 9 .Roy L. Iacoby . . President .A Harry Lehr . . Vice-President .Iohn A. Sipes . . Secretary .Curvin I. Beshore . . . Treasurer George M. Herman . Associate Member :L 4 The Sparkler , -LA Q- aww-vi--gg---fxw-.-ui .gf-if-s gm-gl.-.-:f:J',E'1i1.4-9. fw1'.-??f74,'4f :.. 7593205 Su zfi, . g: QP x , , X +L if r N. ,.v5-11,5-p-'xv-i As gg Q Q :mi ,, a v. au, x -24,-A ff' ', -,4,fs.1gfg-fam vg11'mw1s:'415, 245-, -5,,,g:.f fr. Z'gu,y-1.-j?gMu'ig:g,: '? 3,971 Q.,-2 ' ,,,,g,,L ,ffvtilf FJFJQWYZ sf The Sparkler IRVIN R. SNYDER, M.S. Supervising Principcxl Millersville State Teachers college, Pennsylvania State college, Gettysburg college, University ot Pnnsyl- vania ,12, The Sparkler DEAN B. ARMOLD, M.A. Principal Gettysburg college, University ot North Ccrroiinot, Duke university, University of Pennsylvania Adviser to The North York School News Adviser to The Sporkier ,13, The Sparkler LAURA E. BURKET, B.S. Millersville State Teachers college Supervisor ot Library Adviser to Library club Social Studies ROBERT E. EVERHART, A.B. Gettysburg college, University ot Pittsburgh Director ot Drarnatics Adviser to Fencing club English HENRY A. MITCHELL, B.S. Science East Stroudsburg State Teachers college Franklin and Marshall college CHARLES C. LEBER, A.B. Science, Socitr1IStudies Lebanon Valley college, Springfield college Coach ot Boys' Track, Girls' Track, Girls' Vol- leyball Adviser to Ping-pong club ,14, The Sparkler ALVERTA A. LECRONE, B.S. Commercial Ed. Elizabethtown college Co-director ot Operetta C. CLINTON RUBY, A.B. Mathematics Gettysburg college, Pennsylvania State col- lege Coach ot Boys' Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball NELSON I. KING, B.S. Commercial Ed. Susquehanna university Adviser to Typing club School Treasurer RAYMOND S. BECK, A.B. English, Social Studies Gettysburg college Faculty Manager ot Athletics ,15, .gg X The Sparkler EDNA A. BINKLEY, B.S. Music Supervisor Lebanon Valley college Director oi Glee clubs, Orchestra, Operetta RICHARD A. THOMAS. B.S. Commercial Ed. Indiana State Teachers college Director ot School Band OLIVE A. CORNWELL, B.S. Home Economics Mansfield State Teachers college Adviser to Do What You Want To Do club PAUL B. SIEGRIST, B.S. Industrial Arts Millersville State Teachers college Co-adviser to Ping-pong club ,15, The Sparkler WILLIAM N. CRALEY. B.S. Physical Education East Stroudsburg State Teachers college Adviser to Senior Hi-Y club Assistant coach MARION E. BROWN, B.S. Mathematics, Social Studies Elizabethtown college Adviser to lunior Girl Reserves RUSSELL C. HUNTZINGER, B.S. English, Social Studies Shippensburg State Teachers college, Penn- sylvania State college Adviser to Camera club EARNEY G. FISHEL Social Studies Millersville State Teachers college, York County academy Adviser to Iunior I-li-Y club , 17 , The Sparkler AMY M. SHAMBAUGH, R.N. School Nurse Philadelphia General Hospital, Philadelphia School of Social Health and Work, Penn-- Vania State college GLADYS R. GABLE, Cert.oi D.H.. Dental Hygienist University ot Pennsylvania MARY ELLEN COUSLER School Secretary North York high school '36 ,1g. Q X.. Classes , .4 z -, . .4 3Q.c3,:35qr'2f, 'L :J ,, ,,': Nui V, as , -.. ':,.,, .1-rw, In Q ra-Y-'5 A4Q,,,4Iu-f Q.: A 1' -'ff-1 Elmwii W A Qgbgff 3 ,- 5.4,:-W 4 5 3. ...- H, - .. 4- is 4, 2 ,I , f I . 2 J- JS? ,Q Q m 48 5 gif: Q - ' i lm ni iam J ,- A X9 , Q 55-ig Zvi 'fit W LT' 4 w 5- 1 , us , W vp us gi st, ' ffl file it-y .g fqf'.,P iff? fi : 'Hr' Mgr. ygzffj 1 'ill if i 1-3317 ici., fiflll .L an eg? , Q, Yr F .A L 3 Q-tel? iii- Sa ' .2 ,994 Ti' .r njlgg, .Q V flaw If if 21-52- if ff iff f Q ww. H5 Y cf-iw? 55:3 -. use t. , 4. The Sparkler RUTH BAHN .... Commercial Activities-School News: 3, 4, cir- culation manager, Clubs: Art: l, Dramatic: 2, 3, Fencing: 4, Girl Reserves: l, 2, 3, Cperetta: 2, 3, 4, Glee club: 1, 2, 3, 4. Balm is the arty girl of our class. A few strokes of her pen and the-re's a pic- ture. Willing in attitude, Ruth has helped the school as circulation manager of the school newspaper. BILLY BAIR .... Commercial Activities-Clubs: Mathematic: 1, 2, l-li Y: 3, Camera: 4, president, Glee club: 3, 4, Operetta:3, Soc- cer: 3, 4, Track: 2, 3, 4, Volley- ball: 4. Billy takes a great interest in camera work. Often one can see him taking pic- tures, which he develops himself. Bill can be seen daily among a bevy of females in every class. ANNA MAE BARTELL . Commercial Activities-CPhineas Davisj Clubs: Handicraft: l, Dancing: 2, Gym exhibitions: l, 2, Operetta: 2, Glee club: l, 2, Girl Reserves: 2, Track: l, 2, CNorth Yorkj Booster club: 3, Glee club: 3, 4, Cheer leader: 4, Girl Reserves: 3, 4, Op- eretta: 4. N-o-n-o - n-o-r-t - yes, that was Wong's position-a well liked, efficient cheerleader. Her chief weakness is va- riety in school lite-in one day and out the other. EARL BEAR ..... Commercial Activities-Baseball: 2, 3,'4, man- ager, Soccer: 3, 4, manager, Clubs: Ping pong: 4, Hi-Y: 3. Bear, one of our baseball enthusiasts, has shown outstanding ability as ct catcher. lf you have attended any of the basket- ball games, he has most undoubtedly held you up a few minute-s on the pretense of taking your ticket. The Sparkler N ORMA BEAR .... Academic Activities-Clubs: Mathematics: 1, 2, Library: 3, 4, president, Glee club: l, 2, 4, Operetta: 1, 2, 4, School News: 1, 2, 3, 4, Girl Re- serves: 3, Class play: 3, Sparkler: 4, associate editor. Behold! the infant ot '39-LaBelle-, as she is known! 1 1 When Norma is among the group of fellow-students she is sure to be the cause of most of the merriment. ROBERT BEAR ..... General Activities-Orchestra: 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball: 1, Ping Pong club: 4, Band: 4. This boy is another quiet and carefree country lad. Although Bob is bashful he takes much interest in the school bcrncl. Among his favorite pastimes are hitch- hiking and teasing the opposite sex. .,,, as .- 'ta' 1. i xg., TT. L1 1. 'iv 55, 4 .6 A -4 his 1.1. L, 3' 11,1 Av ii ,,, 3 MARY BECKER ..... General LOUISE BENTZEL . . . Commercial Activities-School News: 1, 2, '3, Activities-School News: 1, 2, 3, 4, i Class play: 4, Operetta: 2, 3, 4, Class secretary: 1, Spark1er: 1, vj Glee club: 2, 3, 4, Clubs: Boost- 4, Clubs: Mathematics: 1, Li- ' er: 1, Dramatic: 2, 3, Girl Re- brary: 2, Dramatic: 3, 1f'encing:4. serves: l, 2, 3, 4. ., . If its an argument concerning the af- HBecker is G Whole-hearted Supporter fairs of the nation that you hear, you can of Mr' Wrigleyfs product- She is USHGHY rest assured that Louise is right there. seen with Barte1l, Mary excels in that Although Weezlel 15 argumentative' fit funny Writing-you know' Shorthand' times ,this does not cause her to be lack- ' ing in friends. y 3 2 We .51 -1 Q . J ,W x 34.32 v 15 4 , .- ,. gk -iq ,mf it ty wi W 33 91 2 , ,s ff fr. .'j'u!T. sr- pg fl ' , . I 1 A -A 2 . Jl if ' 1 7' 1 M HL , 5 . ,. ,Q swf. J. Z All 'Ll is x Jw 4: . sex ,- glifff' We 1 .21511 .5 4. -4,9 '-fl X .. il r . 'fhijf . The Sparkler MERLE BILLET .... Commercial Activities-Cperetta: 3, 4, Clubs: Handicraft: 2, Dramatic: 3, Typ- ing: 4, Girl Reserves: 2, 3, 4, Glee Club: 2, 3, 4. Presenting to you the little girl of our class whose pleasant smile has won for her many friends. Shorty, as she is known to her classmates, is an adept shorthand and typing student. PAUL BOILEAU .... Academic Activities-Orchestra: l, 2, 3, 4, Clubs: Ping-pong: 4, Baseball: 4. Here he is, girls! The ping pong cham- pion of North York high school. However, being champion does not affect Paul in the least, for he is always prepared in class and he has scores of friends and admirers. GERALDINE BOYER . Commercial Activities-CWest Yorkj Volley ball: l, 2, Basketball: l, 2, Track: l, 2, fNorth Yorkj Volleyball: 3, 4, Track: 3, 4, captain. Ierry is the bashful lassie in the class- room, but the prankstress to her class- mates Cespecially in gym class.D lane Withers is quite a sports fan and is fre- quently seen at the skating rink. DORIS CHARLESTON . Commercial Activities-Girl Reserves: 2, 3, Clubs: Mathematic: 1, Handi- craft: 2, Dramatic: 3, Typing: 4. Bim is the bashful member of the Clip- per crew. Doris herself is small, and as arule goes in for things in a small way. The Sparkler HELEN CHARLESTON . Commercial Activities-Library club: 2, 3, 4, Glee club: l, 2, 3, 4, Operetta: 2, 3, 4, Librarian: 2, 3, 4. Another of '39's candidates for a chair in somebody's office. lf school records mean anything, Helen will have nothing but success at Prowell's and thereafter. ROMAINE CORWELL . Commercial Activities-Clubs: Booster: l, 2, Cheering: 3, Typing: 4, presi- dent, Glee club: l, 2, 3, Operetta: 2, 3, Volleyball: l, 2, 3, Basket- ball: l, 2 ,3, Track: 3, captain. l-lere's our all-around girl sports en- thusiast- Mainey, one of Mr. l..eb'er's star athletes. She has not only taken an ac- tive part in sports and che-ering but also was a prominent booster for athletic cam- paigns. GLENN COUSLER . . Academic Activities-Orchestra: l, 2, 3, 45 Band: 4, Basketball: l, 2, 3, 4. With the sound of the trumpet one knows that no other than this musically inclined lad is approaching. Glenn is not only Mr. Thomas's right-hand man in the band but he is also an efficient basketball player. EVELYN DRESCHER . . Commercial Activities-Library club: 2, 3, 4g Librarian: 3, 4, Girl Reserves: 2, 3, 4. Shirley, who is very quiet and atten- tive, is ,seldom seen talking unless she is spoken to. Ev is one of Miss Burket's smiling librarians. 5.1, 4:7 xx L 2 A sift, :Nb 543 4 J . ' s t t ltr? f R Q' X ' nr r f . 5 if 4 I, 'fi Q' -if Wg: Mt .t 'Y itz . Ni 3222, ff 'Q gas 'ft' i B . LI I . fl-A 1,-1.1 ' 4 '54 Y ii . U 555 4 stiff ff ' f it EN ,MWA N' , 1 ri f Z me - . 5 ef. 3 Pflj f. 2 24 -1 . ,X :iii . ' ,l all gaffi i t A3 :tri .1 E... lt 2355 Sw 'E M3 'E Y V35 'ti l Lx..-:ff tm teen. Sf Y 'aw ' ',!:.g,4gt Mt? wma G ff The Sparkler MARY DRESSEL .... General Activities-Basketball: l, 2, Track: l, 2, Clubs: Booster: 2, Dramatic: 3, Cfirl Reserves: l, 2, 3, Glee club: l, 2. Dr'essel, the champion gum-chewer of '39, laughs her way through troubles and cares in this giggling, gadding, gum- chewing age. Her interest in library Work has proved beneficial to the entire school. LOUISE MAY DRUCK . . General Activities-Clubs: Dramatic: 2, 3, Fencing: 4, Glee club: 2, 3, Girl Reserves: l, 2, 3, 4, Class play: 3, Operetta: 2, 3. When you hear a hearty laugh some- where in the classroom, Drucky will be present. She has a fine sense of humor, which reacts constantly. Louise May's major extracurricular ac- tivity is Keith, fast as a dear. GERALDINE EHRI-PART . . General Activities-Girl Reserves: l, 2, 3, Operetta: 4, Volleyball: l, 2, Clubs: Mathematic: 2, Dra- matic: 3. Dancing appears to be this young lady's favorite pastime. Gerry can be seen dancing the latest steps every day in the auditorium. She has very few Worries and usually has a big smile for everyone. CLARENCE EINSIG . . . General Activities-Orchestra: l, 2, 3, Track: 1, Track manager: 2, 3: Hi-Y club: 4, Class play: 4. Clarence is a most frolicsorne chap. Talkative to the point of the mischievous is his only weakness. When you see a motorcycle coming through the borough you can bet your best hat it's Einsig. The Sparkler RUTH EYLER .... Commercial Activities-Clubs: Handicraft: 2: Dramatic: 3: Typing: 4: Girl Re- serves: l, 2, 3, 4: Glee club: 2, 3, 4: Operetta: 3, 4. Do you hear someone humming or sing- ing? Well, it's Ruth! Combining her abil- ity and pleasing personality she is certain to go far in the business World. CLAIR FRY ...... Academic Activities-Baseball: l, 2, 3: Track: 2, 3, 4: Soccer: 4: Clubs: Booster: l, 2: Science: 3: Ping pong: 4. Corky or Iunior Cas he is now known to classmates? is our ping-pong and baseball enthusiast who is frequently seen With a pink slip in his hand. IVAN GATES . . . . General Activities-Basketball: 4: Soccer: 4, manager: Clubs: Mathematic: l: Science: 2: l-li-Y: 3, 4. lvan is one of the shy, silent type of persons. But he is everybody's pal, so that makes up for it. lf you attended the soccer games, you undoubtedly saw Doc- tor Gate-s with his satchel hustling first aid to the Wounded. LEROY GOOD .... Academic Activities-Orchestra: 2, 3, 4: Class president: l, 2, 3: Class plays: 3, 4: Art club: l: Band: 4: Base- ball: 2, manager: Basketball: 2, manager: Firsteprize, D. A. R. Essay contest: 4. Croodie, our future orator and states- man, is one of the intelligentsia of the class. He's also famous for his blush, which is almost as evident as the beat of his drum. fl Sw: 3 tiff.: Y-5 : Largs: - ,pw , Q A The Sparkler KATHRYN HAMME . . Academic Activities-Clubs: Mathematic: lp Dramatic: 2, 3: Fencing: 4. Look who's herel One of the argumen- tative girls of this class. Kathryn is noted for always getting the last word in an argument. lf a question is asked con- cerning mathematics, Kathryn is always there with an answer. EDNA I-IARMAN . . . General Activities-Clubs: Dramatic: Z, 3: Fencing: 4, Girl Reserves: 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee club: 2, Class play: 4, School News: l, 2, 3, 4, Spark- ler: 4. Giggle, giggle, gigglel Whom do we hear? Edna, yes, it is. Known to have an original giggle, no one can accuse Shorty of being scatter-braine-cl, because the merriment is accompanied with an industrious and hustling nature. GLADYS HEIDLER .... General Activities-Clubs: Art: lg Mathe- matic: 2, Handicraft: 3, Library: 4, Glee club: 2, 3. Gladys is a quiet lass who follows the rule-one is to be seen and not heard. Her social life has been a rnystery into which few of us have been able to peek, VIRGINIA HEILAND . Commercial Activities-Clubs: Mathematic: lg Dramatic: 3, Fencing: 4: Glee club: 3, 4, president, Operetta: 3, 45 School News: 3, 4, editor-in- chiefg Sparkler: 4, associate ecli- torg Class play: 3, 4: Class secre- tary: 3. Introducing- linny, our proficient edi- tor-in-chief. This walking dictionary with her pleasing personality and ability to lead a group has won the friendship of all. The Sparkler ROBERT HEISTAND . . . General Activities-Class play: 3, School News: business manager, 4, Sparkler: 4, Baseball: l, 2, Clubs: Art: l, Science: 2, 3, l-li-Y. 4. Combining an amiable disposition with blonde, curly hair and blue eyes we have Bob He can frequently be seen taking our editors in the Oldsmobile to and from the Gazette and Daily. MARTHA HOFFMAN . Commercial Activities-Clubs: Dramatic: 2, 3, Girl Reserves: l, Glee club: l. Whenever the-re is a humorous story be- ing told one may rest assured that Mols will be in the midst. This fun-loving girl can usually be seen after school busily employed as one of Temps fair sales- ladies. MYRTLE HOKE . . . Commercial Activities-Girl Reserves: l, 2, 3, 4, Glee club: 3, 4, Library club: 2, 3, 4, Librarian: 2, 3, 4, Operetta: 3, 4, Volleyball: l, 2, 3. Myrtle is one of the library force and desires eagerly to go on with that work. Her pastime is spent in reading or playing Rachmaninoffs Prelude in C Sharp Mi- nor on the piano. ,I EVELYN HYKES .... Academic Activities-Clubs: Mathematic: l, Dramatic: 2, 3, Fencing: 4, Sparkler: 4. Ev, a member of the Sparkler staff, comes from that well-known town of Zion's View. She can usually be seen translat- ing French for her parlez-vous pals. E : ff' Sf ii - Sr: . ,iz . . V' h ,... if lk be ,. V Mft? rw: Wei? Qeiywl ik, -is fi. 4 f 1523125 ' 4 it tit s N I 5 4-n L, . 1 f 5.3! ' 5 .211 it .3 7 ,gg ,aw .1 my A ..,.i Q fi-:gt The Sparkler MAX KLINEFELTER . . . General Activities-Track: l, 2, 3, 45 Bas- ketball: 1, 2, 35 Soccer: 35 Or- chestra: l, 2, 3, 45 Band: 45' Glee club: 3. Max is an avid sports enthusiast and has proved his ability in this field during his high school days. Moreover, Max and his comet have also contributed to the Binkley symphony. MARGARET KOHR . . Commercial Activities-Operetta: 2, 3, 45 Li- brarian: 2, 3, 45 Clubs: Mathe- matic: 15 Library: 2, 3, 4. One can always be sure of an intelli- gent answer When Marg has the floor, particularly in business English class. One never finds modest Margaret idle or un- prepared for she takes great interest in her studies. GRANVILLE KOHR . . Commercial Activities-Clubs: Science: l, 2, 35 Hi-Y: 4. Quietness and an inclination toward shyness are marked characteristics by which Tut is recognized. But his forte is woodwork, in which he produces first-class products. ROY KREBS .... General Activities-Basketball: l, 2, 3, 45 Track: l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball: 15 Soccer: 3, 45 Clubs: Booster: l, 25 Hi-Y: 3, 4. Krebby, who is very seldom seen Without Kohr, will long be remembered to his classmates for his melodious voice. Roy has also been one of the Coach's right-hand men, during his high school career. The Sparkler DOROTHY KANN . . . Commercial Activities-Operetta: 3, 45 Glee club: l, 3, 45 Library club: 2, 3, 45 Librarian: 3, 4 We know of no one who blushes more easily than Dot, especially when she is trying to suppress a giggle. If she con- tinues her good work she will some day make someone an efficient secretary. PAULINE KANN . . . Commercial Activities-Clubs: Mathematic: 15 Handicraft: 25 Typing: 45 Glee club: 2. Pauline is a quiet, young girl who takes life seriously, She is very seldom heard unless she is spoken to. Every day Paul- ine can be seen driving some of the un- derclassmen to and from school. PAUL KAUFFMAN . . Commercial Activities-Orchestra: 1, 2, 3, 45 Band: 45 Ping pong club: 45 Soc- cer: 45 Class play: 3, 4. See a smile coming round the hall? Look behind it and you'll find Kauffman, our first rate example of personality plus. Best trombonist in the class, tool MARGARET KING . . Commercial Activities-flvlanchesterj Girl Re- serves: l, 2, 35 Glee club: l, 2, 35 Operetta: l5 fNorth Yorkl Dramatic club: 35 Operetta: 4. Silence is golden-this seems to be the slogan of Marg, who has been with us for only two years. Her infectious grin and amazing ability to blush have won her a circle of friends. .4 .MQ . 1353 R avr ' is t .3 Q.. 3 f-if rg The Sparkler OLGA LANDIS .... Academic Activities-Class treasurer: l, 2, 3, 4, Class plays: 3, 4, Sparkler: 4, Clubs: Booster: lg Dramatic: 2, 3, Girl Reserves: l, 2, 3, 4, pres- ident. Landis will always be remembered as the heroine of both of our class plays. Through her interest and ability in dra- matics she has Won the admiration of all. As a conversationalist Olga excels. IULIA LEHR ..... General Activities-Sparkler: 4, Volleyball: l, 2, 3, 4, Operetta: l, 2, 3, 4, Clubs: Art: lg Dramatic: 2, 3: Library: 4, Girl Reserves: 35 Glee club: l, 2, 3, 4. As an efficient supplement to the of- fice force, our little jewel, Iulia, has been unsurpassed-always there with the mas- ter key for lockers. This mighty mite also shows them how in ping-pong and tennis. ETH'EL MILLER . . . Commercial Activities-CPhineas Davisj Gym- nastic exhibition: l, 2: Clubs: Dramatic: l 5 Handicraft: 2, CNorth York, Cheering club: 3. Ethel is that little wisp of a girl who never seems to have a Worry. She is fre- quently seen but very seldom heard. Then again one hears her before one- sees her. GLENN NEWCOMER . . . General Activities-Hi-Y club: 3, 4: Track: lg Basketball: l. Friendliness, Wit and generosity embody lim completely. Perhaps he would add his extreme Woman-hater ability, but his intimate friends are inclined to doubt the latter in him. The Sparkler popular with the opposite sex. ber ot the Hi-Y club. JI ' 5 cm. fee, e L 4 -Mm, f 'Q iv- iii WILLIAM POET . . . Academic ESTI-IER REYNOLDS . . Academic Activities4Clubs: Booster: lg Activities-School News: l, 2, 3, Science: 2, 3, Ping pong: 4, Soc- Clubs: Mathematic: l g Dramatic: i 5 Cer: 3, Volle ball: 4. 2, Library: 3, 4, Librarian: 3, 4. Y . Dan, our brown-haired lad, is very First a smile, then a giggle and finally a laugh-have you guessed it? Yes, it is Every morning Poet can be seen play- Esther. Not only is Es ready for a 54-if ing ping-pong with Shue- or Boileau. laugh at any time but she is a serious and an ambitious lass, .1 - 7 BRUCE RUBY . . . Commercial KEITH RUBY . . . Commercial Activities-Class play: 3, Track: 2, Activities--Clubs: Mathematic: lg 3, 4, Baseball: l, 4, Volleyball: 4, Science: 2, Hi-Y: 3, 4, Glee club: Clubs: Science: l, 2, Hi-Y: 3, 4. 3: Operetta: 3: Class play: 4: Boots, the happy-go-lucky lad from Bqgegqiygl ?:rG1ik:11?'43' 45 SOC- Emigsville, delights in teasing members Cer' 1 ' GS ef G ' ' of the Opposite Sex' :Ie IS Cds? Cmtqrdem Ruby, our tall, lanky, blushing Romeo, pmgpong p flyer Om G pmmmen mem' can be seen most any time with a certain senior girl. As an ambitious and efficient athlete Keith has shown his ability. The Sparkler f BETTY RUTTER .... Academic Activitie-s+Clubs: Dramatic: 2: Library: 3, 45 Librarian: 3, 45 Girl Reserves: 2, 3, 45 Glee club: 25 Operetta: 25 Sparkler: 4. Betty, a very charming senior girl, can be found traveling around school with her constant companions Esther, Millie and Betty. Out of school she can be seen tre- quently in an Oldsmobile. IANET SEIPLE .... Commercial Activities-Ping pong Club: 45 Ping pong champion: 3. Who's that wee little girl who goes quietly about her Work without making much fuss? Why, none other than Ianet, perfect hand at ping-pong. BETTY SIPE .... General Activities-Clubs: Dramatic: 25 Li- brary: 3, 45 Librarian: 3, 45 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 45 Glee club: l, 2, 3, 45 Operetta: l, 2, 3, 4. Betty, our blonde-haired companion with the perfect coiifure, is the Strines- town lassie who has a weakness lor a certain senior boy Cyou knowj After graduation Betty expects to don a nurse's uniform. NELSON SNYDER . . Commercial Activities-Clubs: Science: 25 Hi-Y: 35 Ping pong: 45 Soccer: 45 Track: 3, 45 Basketball: 45 Baseball: 3, 45 Volleyball: 4. We are now introducing to you one ol our star volleyball players. Although Nel- son is very quiet he' has taken an active part in school sports and in the 4-H club of which he is a member. The Sparkler WILLIAM SOLLENBERGER Academic Activities-Class play: 3 ,4, Glee club: 2, 3, 4, Operetta: 2, 3, 4, Class president: 4, Sparkler: 4, Track: 2, Soccer: 3, 4, Basketball manager: 4, assistant manager: l, 2, 3, Clubs: Science: 2, l-li-Y: 3, 4. Bill, our presiding officer at class meetings, is also the dark-haired hero of our stage. MILDRED SPANGLER . . Academic Activities-Operetta: 2, 3, 4, Clubs: Library: 3, 4, Dramatic: 2, Li- brarian: 3, 4, Glee club: l, 2, 3, 4, Sparkler: 4. 'fMillie is our quiet and friendly at- tendance slip collector, who enjoys an- swering questions in French class, hear- ing a good joke, and driving that black Pontiac which is parked before the school building daily. t I IOE STOUGH .... Commercial Activities-Class vice-president: l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball: l, 2, 3, 4, Track: 1, 2, 3, 4, Soccer: 3, 4, Clubs: Science 1, 2, l-li-Y: 3, 4, president. Roll the adjectives athletic, argumenta- tive, and frank into one and what do you have? loe Stoughl He is always pre- pared to recite in class when called upon and can use his vocabulary fluently. BETTY STRINE .... Commercial Activities-Operetta: 2, 3, 4, Clubs: Handicraft: 2, 3, Fencing: 4, Mathematic: l, Glee club: 1, 2, 3, 4. Striney is another out-of-town lassie who is handy with the ping-pong paddle. She is also fond of making friends, study- ing and, at times, arguing. I II: E. tt 1 wr AW 6 1 fx 2:2 sugar: hw: . 5 ea- ' ig,-. :2,q.E f sf- Q ,kg ij:-311 V' z-Q .Aifmn ., , .G .,,.- The Sparkler EVELYN THRONE . . . General Activities-School News: l, 2, 3, 4, managing editor, Sparklerz 2, 3, 4, editor, Class secretary: 2, 4, Class plays: 3, 4, Operetta: l, 4, Clubs: Dramatic: 2, 3, Fencing: 4, president, Girl Reserves: l, 2, 3, 4, Glee club: 1, 2, 3. A peppy girl, journalistically inclined and full of fun and personality is Evie. Her consistent try has contributed much to the medalist rating of the school news. FRANCES WHERLEY . Commercial Activities-Volleyball: 3, 4, Clubs: Library: Z, 3, 4, Girl Reserves: 3. Ready for a laugh any timel Under her skillful narrating the simplest events as- sume a liveliness, and humor that most others fail to see. Her sallies of wit keep her friends in shrieks most ol the time. GERALDINE WHITCOMB Commercial Activities-Girl Reserves: 4. Few members ot the class of '39 have devoted as much of their time to their studies as Ierry has. She is seldom heard except when chattering with lanet, her constant companion. MARGARET WILES . Commercial Activities-Girl Reserves: 4. Marg is very quiet and you seldom tind her idling away her time. She usually takes things as they come and makes the best ot them. The Sparkler RUTH WITMER . . . Academic Activities-Sparkler: 4g Clubs: Handicraft: lg Dramatic: 2, 35 Glee club: l. This is the good-natured and studious Strinestowner who is known for her ability of operating the radio-vic in the auditor- ium. Days of Our Years . . . 193 5-1936 Freshmen . , . at long last : . . high school . , . will last long . . that's what we thought , . . l . As freshmen . , . we knew . , . that we liked . . . Steel and Blue . . by this it is evident . , . that we were new , . . ? ? We know . , . William Daniel Poet . . . brilliant boy . . . but dicln't know it . . . quoted from . . . a pedagogue's interpretation of . , . Mas- ter Bill : . .. 1936-1 We shall always remember . . . Billy Bair as . . . the lone male among a bevy of females . : . in almost every class . . . l l LeRoy Good . . . William Sollenberger . . . class gavel wielders . . . . Clair Fry , . : most frequent possessor of . . . small pink slip : , . he got up too late . . . another human alarm clock . . . ? 'P 193 7-1938 1 Our junior play . . , alias Lady Spitfire . : . featuring . . . Olgta Landis : . . William Sollenberger Favorite manufacturer of . . . class of l939 . . . Mr. Wrigley . . exercise for face , . . irritation for . . . respected instructors . . .l l 9 3 8 - 1 9 3 9 l939 . . , features remarked change . . , a new school building . . new ideas . . . new teachers , . , new news . . .l I Ruth Eyler . , . operetta . . . Campus Daze , , . lead in '39 : , DAR contest winner . . . LeRoy Good . . . a first-prize essay . . ,. Largest graduating class . . , in history of school . . . 61 students , . or were we students . . .'? - ,,S, 937 P The Sparkler fparklefnr Hfhfeflcs ZZCJ Scholastic Drama lifes Music DQb!iCaf,'O,,5 Ffttifude , . 5 A f f- Hfhfew 25?f5?Lff 'VMC H6 The Sparkler Juniors Dolores Anstine Rodney Billett Rosella Blanc Arlene Blessing Robert Boring Ruth Brothers Donald Charleston Ianet Dahr Ellen Dittenhater Georgianna Ensrninger Clarence Eppley Dale Everhart Paul Everhart Ruth Fink lanet Fishel Louise Fogle lean Frantz lrvin Gardner William Gates Geraldine Goodling Fairy Harnme Vivian Heidler Delores Heilman Erdine Hess Dale Hinkle- Mary lnnerst Dorothy Karin Sherwood Landis Virginia Lehr Frances Lighty Purdeon Luckenbaugh Ruth Miller Ruth Mundis Dorothy Patterson lack Peeling Anna Poe Leo Poli lane Price Charles Reever Charlotte Rishel Louise Rittall Clinton Roderick Edna Rohrbaugh Charles Roderick Walter Ross Eleanor Shelly ,37, Eleanor Shelley Okal Shenberger l-larry Smith Ruby Smith Christine Snyde-man Blaine Snyder Donald Snyder lean Snyder Harry Sprenkle Dorothy Starnbaugh Grace Starnbaugh George Stough Mary Anna Strickhouser Robert Tyson Margaret Wallace Lavern Warren lean Wherley Ruth Winter Evelyn Witrner Charles Yinger Robert Zeigler Helena Zumbrun The Sparkler Sophomores Ioyce Bair Richard Bartell Esther Baublitz Dorothy Baumgardner Carl Bear Paul Bear Austin Boring Eleanor Boyson Paul Brandt Dorothy Brenneman Robert Brown Mary Buehler Ioyce Campbell Iohn Charleston Clifford Chronister lack Clay Mary Comfort Howard Delle Robert Dern Henry Dherit Frank Dittenhafer Tom Doll Donald Downey Gordon Drescher lack Eidemiller Mary Ensminger David Eshelman Emil Eyler Harry Eyler Richard Eaircloth Lucille Floyd Iohn Gabert George Geesey Charles Gentzler Anna Gingerich Yvonne Gladfelter Mary Good Harold Haines Mildred Hamm Geraldine Harbold William Hartman Stanley Hartman Mildred Heilman Elsie Henry Kenneth Hess Leroy Hess Betty Hivner Clifton Hoffman William Hooper Robert Inners ,3S, Charles Iordan Betty Kauffman Harry Lehr Henry Lchr Edithmae Leithiser Betty Liqhtner Evelyn Milcy Robert lffiley Evelyn Newcomer Merry Poet Martha Rauhauser Betty Rentfel William Rittall Mae Rohrbaugh Dolores Ruby Melba Sipe Lillian Slick Charles Staclchouse Helen Stahle Regina Stottlemyer Iohn Weaver Ethel Winter Russel Witmer Betty Wogan The Sparkler Freshmen Eugene Altland lames Anstine Merl Bahn Betty Bailey Dawson Baker Glenn Baumgardner Virginia Be-ar Vivian Bentzel Evelyn Brothers Frances Bubb Virginia Connelly Frederick Crimmins Dale Crist William Crouse Raymond Dahlheimer Elsie Davis Elizabeth Davis Violet Demmitt Doris Dern Eleanor Dodson Pearl Downey Betty Ehrhart Phyllis Eisenhart Kenneth Emig Martin Everhart Geraldine Faircloth Pauline Fetrow Betty Fink Frances Pink Dorothy Flinchbaugh Francis Fogle lames Frysinger Ray Fuller lames Gardner Virginia Gordon Nick Gentile Iohn Gentzler Dale- Gladfelter Margaret Gladfelter Dorothea Gohn Iames Good Morris Good Lois Goodling Loretta Hinkle Raymond Hoffman Margaret Hoke Walter Hoke Betty Hollerbush Esther Hoover Mary Ann Hykes Robert Hykes Gordon I-lull Anna Mae Iones Carroll lones Edward Kann Katherine Kauffman Mary Kauffman Doris Kepner Mildred Kohr Wayne Krebs Forrest Landis Maxine Lauer Harvey Lease Gerald Lehman Phyllis Lehr Robert March Betty Miller Betty Nade Maurice Pepo Chester Quickel ,39, Edna Resser William Rice Winilred Rodriclc Lydia Rohler Mildred Rohrbaugh leanne Rutter Lynwood Schleeter Wayne Sherman Le-Roy Sipe Ruth Small Charles Smith Esta Smith Mary Smith Wilbert Snellbalcor loe Snyder Phyllis Snyder Ray Sollenberger Marion Strausbaugh Betty Strine Marian Strine Robert Strine David Summers Henry Sutton Beatrice Wallace Evaline Waltimyer Clarence Wantz Treva Whitecomb Glenn Whorl Emma Witmer Peachie Witmer Ruth Witmer lack Yeaple lames Zinn The Sparkler Eighth Grade Sheila Blessing Philip Botterbusch Leroy Bubb Doris Corwell Esther Crouse Ethel Doll Ieanne Eise-nhart Robert Everhart Virginia Everhart Charles Froclc Norma Fulton Ruth Gentzler David Good Grace Hoffman Dolores Hoke Helen Holce Lois Iones Clair Iordan Merle Keesey Harry Lehigh Dale Lehr Ruth March Eleanor Martin Ralph Meisenhelter Glenn Miley ,4O, Ieanne Poet Raymond Price Iosephine Rahn Arletta Roderick David Rohler Norma Roland Betty Senft Virginia Senft Robert Shelly Ioan Starz Marlyn Warren Eleanor Yinger The Sparkler Seventh Grade Betty Adams Phyllis 'Ahre-ns Iohn Beshore Ross Black Iohn Brenneman Eugene Charleston Betty Clay Doreen Crist Phyllis Detwiler Edward Doll lean Doll Dorcas Ehrhart Beverley Eisenhart Donald Everhart Doris Faircloth Ruth Fulton Doris Gingerich Marion Gingerich Gloria Grove Iay Grove Betty Heisey Theodore Henry Carl Hinkle loseph Hughes Mildred Kauffman Kathryn Keesey William Knaub Glenn Krebs Dale Landis Tune Lecronev Madelyn Lehr Nora Ninebaugh Beatrice Markley Roy Miller Betty Norris ,41, Charlotte Pepo LeRoy Peters Mae Price Velzetta Reachard Rodney Reese Clarence Roland Virginia Schrum William Shearstone lack Shire Raymond Sponseller Betty Stottlemeyer Ernest Swartz Gloria Waltimeyer Virginia Wantz Dorothy Wiles Charles Zinn William Zortmari The Sparkle: ROBERT DERN President, 1941 RAYMOND HOFFMAN President, 1942 Prexies . . WILLIAM SOLLENBERGER President, 1939 ROBERT TYSON President, 1940 25 xd, Activities Y 45 L A w 'ii :I Q - 'Fri I .5 7'-'ia .Q 'F .Jr ,, A as Q 4 6 14+ lj ' If Q Q J B -s,,,M ,Y Q W . . 1, x X 3 QB 4 ' . 'v'- S .- -', : ' ' V L 'i ww x ' 3 Q' x 5 i a I5 9' X ' su- I 'I' L , I, . 'k 1 g fu .., 5 ' U The Sparkler Sparkler Staff Assistants: Evelyn Throne I . . Editor-in-Chief EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Associate Editors Virginia I-Ieiland, Norma Bear Assistant Editors Olga Landis, Betty Rutter, Edna Harman, Louise Bentzel, Iulia Lehr, Mildred Spangler Evelyn I-Iykes, Ruth Witmer BUSINESS DEPARTMENT LeRoy Good . . . Business Manager Robert I-leistand, William Sollenberger, Roy Krebs, Granville Kol'1r, Clarence Einsig, Ivan Gates, Mary Becker, Olga Landis, Mildred Spangler, Norma Bear, Helen Charleston, Myrtle I-Iolce ,44, The Sparkler The North York School News Founded October, l927 Published monthly by students ot North York High School. First Class Rating, 1939, National Scholastic Press Association, University of Minnesota. Medalist Rating, 1939, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Columbia University. Editorial Department Virginia Heiland .... Editor-in-Chief Evelyn Throne . . . Managing Editor Sherwood Landis .... Sports Editor Dean B. Armold . . . Faculty Adviser Columnists: Dorothy Patterson, Ianet Eishel, Norma Bear, Robert Dern, Edith- mae Leithiser. Feature Writers: Louise Bentzei, Charles Stackhouse. Reporters: Edna Harman, Iean Snyder, Esther Baublitz, Mae Rohrbaugh, Regina Stottlemyer. Business Department Robert Heistand , . Business Manager Donald Shelley . . Advertising Manager Ruth Bahn , , . Circulation Manager ,45, rm The Sparkler Senior Play Under the direction of Robert E. Everhart, Square Crooks, a comedy- niystery by Iames I. Iudge, was presented in the playground auditorium De- cember I, 2, IQ38, by the senior class. The Cast EDDIE ELLISON . . . , , William Solfenberger KAY ELLISON, his Wife , . Olga Landis LARRY SCOTT, his friend . , LeRoy Good IANE BROWN, Larry's friend . . Evelyn Throne BRIDGET O'ROURKE, landlady . , Virginia Heiland MIKE ROSS, a gunman . . , Iarnes Sneflbaker TIMOTHY HOGAN, a police sergcant . I . Keith Ruby HARRY WELCH, a detective . I . Paul Kauffman IOHN CLANCY, his aide ..., , Clarence Einsig MRS. PHILIP CARSTON, a society Ieader , , Mary Becker SORROW, the maid ..... . Edna Harman , 46 , The Sparkler Junior Play That Girl Patsy, a comedy in three acts by Sumner NichoIs, was enacted by members of the junior class in the playground auditorium on the evenings of February 3, 4. This, the Iirst presentation of the class of '40, was directed by Robert E. Everhart, director of dramatics. The Cast PATSY, That Girl Patsy . . , . BOB WARREN, our hero fresh from college MRS. WARREN, sponsor of Uplitt club . MR. WARREN, New York stock broker IULIA WARREN, a society Miss . , . FRED COULSON, IuIia's suitor , . . PROF. ORLANDO POWERS, also seeks IuIia's VIOLET MANNERS, engaged to Bob . SUSIE, an English maid . . . DENNY, the Irish gardener . . MISS HARPER, a society matron . PHILIP GREER, blackmaiis Iulia . .4'7, hand Dorothy Patterson . BIaine Snyder . Mary Innerst . Dale Everhart OkaI Shenberger . Robert Tyson . Rodney BiIIet . Iane Price . Iean Frantz . Walter Ross . Ianet Fishei . Donald Shelley The Sparkler Operetta Campus Daze, a two-act operetta by Estelle and Palmer Clark, was successfully presented by the mixed glee club in the playground auditorium April l4, 15. Edna A. Binkley, music supervisor, and Alverta Lecrone, dra- matic coach, Were in charge ot the production. The Cast PRED, a happy-go-lucky , . . . . Blaine Snyder TOMMY, serious and profound . . . William Sollenloerger Charles Roderick SPENCER, the spoiled son ot a rich man . . lack Peeling PORKY, fat and good-natured . . . . Donald Shelley BOBBY, a spittire ,.,.. . Okal Shenberger Edithmae Leithiser MA IENKINS, keeper of the boarding house . . Virginia Heiland CARRIE, Ma lenkins' foster child . . . Ruth Eyler Lois Croodling MADAM LOUISE, the Beauty Doctor 4 . Dorothy Patterson l-HRAM GOODNOW, Spencers father , . Dale Everhart SOL ROSENBAUM .,,... . Clinton Roderick lZZlE ROSENBAUM, So1's son ...,. , . lack Clay GOVERNOR THOMPSON, Governor ot the State 4 , Rodney Billet ,48, The Sparkler Orchestra As its major event of the year, the high school orchestra, consisting of jun- ion and senior high students, participated in the first annual music festival, March 3l, l939, at West York. Under the direction of Edna A, Binkley, the orchestra accompanied the school operetta and played at other school social affairs. Cornet Glenn Cousler lay Grove Martin Everhart Forrest Landis Ronald Toomey Max Klinefelter Alto Robert Bear Henry Dherit Scxxctphone Virginia Lehr Robert Everhart Richard Hake Violin Paul Boileau Emil Eyler Trombone Paul Kauffman Clarinet ' Philip Botterbusch Gerald Lehman Drums LeRoy Good PixfII'l.iSt lean Snyder The Sparkler Band This school year marks the realization of an objective long cherished by all students and faculty members ol North York, the organization of a high school band. The band, under the direction of Richard R. Thomas, played at various school activities, including basketball games, baseball games, commencement and assemblies. Clarinet Trumpet Philip Botterbusch Glenn Cousler Emil Eyler Martin Everhart Gerald Lehman lay GTOVG Max Klinefelter Benny Toomey Scrxrczphone R ld T Robert Everhart Ona Oomey Richard l-lake Alt Virginia Lehr 0 Robert Bear Mellophone Henry Dherit Cymbals Lynwood Schleeter Drums LeRoy Good Trombone Robert Zeigler Pilul KCUlffmCI1'1 ,50, The Sparkler Mixed Glee Club During the tall of l938 the mixed Glee club met to elect officers and re- organize its musical program for the year under the direction of Edna A. Binkley, music supervisor. The outstanding activities oi the year were the club's participation in the music festival, held at West York, and the presentation ot the annual high school operetta, Campus Daze. Virginia l-leiland . . . President l-lelen Charleston . , . Secretary-treasurer Iulia Lehr, Norma Bear ..... Librarians Members: Betty Sipe, Virginia Heiland, Ruth Eyler, Ruth Bahn, Margaret Kohr, Betty Strine, Dorothy Kann, Iulia Lehr, Norma Bear, Helen Charleston, Mary Becker, Mildred Spangler, Merle Billet, Myrtle l-loke, Louise Rittall, Rosella Blanc, Mary lnnerst, Helena Zumbrum, Edna Rohrbaugh, Virginia Lehr, lane Price, Okal Shenberger, Dorothy Patterson, Esther Baublitz, Regina Stottlemyer, Dorothy Brenneman, Ruth Winters, Louise Eogle, Edithmae Leith- iser, William Sollenberger, Billy Bair, Blaine Snyder, Dale Everhart, Donald Shelley, Donald Snyder, Clarence Eppley, Paul Everhart, Donald Charleston, William Gates, Charles Roderick, Clinton Roderick, lack Peeling, lack Clay, Charles Stockhouse, Robert Dern, Gordon Drescher, Charles Yinger, Richard Bartell, Emil Eyler, Robert lnners, William Rittall, l-lenry Dherit, Harold Haines, George Stough, Harry Lehr, Charles Gentzler and Clifton l-lollman. ,51, The Sparkler Senior Girl Reserves Junior Girl Reserves 52 Senior Hi-Y The Sparkler Junior Hi-Y The Sparkler Library Club Typing Club Fencing Club The Sparkler Camera Club The Sparkler Ping Pong Club Do-What-You-Want-To-Do Club 6 Athletics fi , fx The Sparkler CLAIR FRY Captain, Baseball IOE STOUGH, Captain, Track Captains A11 . WILLIAM SOLLENBERGER IOE STOUGH Co-captains, Soccer ROY KREBS Captain, Basketball fj'Sfk The Sparkler Soccer North York's soccer team, coached by C. C. Ruby, won three games during the past season. The Orange and Black Booters deteated Mt. Rose, Codorus Township and Hanover, the latter twice. Six other opponents downed the locals. ' loe Stough and William Sollenberger, both members ot the senior class, co captained the booters. Among the other veterans on the team were Roy Krebs, Keith Ruby, Billy Bair, Earl Bear and Russel Witmer. Members: Keith Ruby, William Sollenberger, loe Stough, Billy Bair, Stanley Hartman, Clair Fry, Nelson Snyder, Donald Snyder, Russel Witmer, Tom Doll, Roy Krebs, Sherwood Landis, Charles Yinger, Paul Kauffman, William Gates, Earl Bear, Gordon Drescher, Donald Charleston, Emil Eyler, Paul Everhart, lohn Charleston, Harry Smith, Robert Boring. Schedule September 23 North York , Dover .... 27 North York .. Dillsburg . 30 North York . . Hanover , . . October . ll, North York ,.., . . Mt. Rose ., l4 North York . Manchester . l8 North York ...,. .. Mt. Rose ,. 26 North York ..... . . Dover .... . 29 North York. . . . . . Dillsburg . . . November l. North York ..... .. Codorus Twp 4 North York ..... . . Hanover . . . 7 North York ,.... ., Manchester , ,q9, The Sparkler Varsity Basketball Having lost tive Varsity players ot the 1937-38 team, this year's court squad was not able to repeat the line record ot last season. l-lowever, Captain Roy Krebs, Donald Charleston, Charles Yinger, Ioe Stough and Sherwood Landis tormed a starting tive who made a creditable showing in the York County Scholastic league. Members: Front row, left to right: Donald Charleston, Captain Roy Krebs, Charles Yinger, Ioe Stough and Sherwood Landis. In rear: Glenn Cousler, Leo Poll, Gordon Drescher, Coach C. Clinton Ruby, Nelson Snyder, Richard Bartell, Manager William Sol- lenberger. Schedule December 5 North York .... ,....... G len Rock . . . . . , . 12 9 North York Delta ...,.., 13 North York ,... . . . Spring Grove 15 North York Dallastown . 20 North York West York .. Ianuary 10 North York Red Lion ,... 13 North York York Catholic 17 North York Manchester . 20 North York .,,. , . . Fawn Grove 24 North York Wrightsville . February 3 North York Manchester , 7 North York Fawn Grove IU North York Wrightsville . 17 North York West York .. 24 North York Delta ....... 28 North York Glen Rock .. The Sparkler Varsity Baseball With Paul Brandt and Paul Everhart as hurlers for Coach Ruby's diamond hopefuls, the team tied two, won four, and lost six. Batting power is supplied by Clair Fry and Nelson Snyder, for defensive stability the coach found Sherwood Landis, Bruce Ruby, Daniel Poet, and Russel Witmer dependable. Clair Fry led the hitters with an average of .462 for the games in which he played. Nelson Snyder followed with a .356 percentage. Paul Bverhart, Clair Fry and Bruce Ruby had perfect fielding averages among those who played in four or more games. Members: Bruce Ruby, Sherwood Landis, Nelson Snyder, Donald Snyder, Clair Fry, Paul Brandt, Paul Everhart, George Geesey, Russel Witmer, Paul Boileau, Daniel Poet, Richard Bartell, Charles Yinger, Robert Miley, Robert Bear, Herman Shue, Donald Charles- ton, Manager Earl Bear. Schedule April Q 4 North York Manchester . . . , 5 ll North York Hallam ....... . . 4 13 North York Manchester ...., . . . 8 14 North York New Freedom . . . , . . R 21 North York Red Lion ,.... .. 4 25 North York ,.... . . Y. C. l. .. . . , , O May l North York Dallastown . . . . . . 3 5 North York ...,. . . Red Lion ,.... . . . 4 lU North York ..... .... Y . C. l. .....,,. l7 12 North York .,.,. . . New Freedom .... . , . 6 l6 North York ...., . . York High ..,... , . . lO 19 North York ..... , . Dallastown . . . , . . 4 t'mg.,x ?wQt,,3t The Sparkler Boys' Track Among the honors Won by the boys' track squad during the past season, the highest Was a tie with West York for first place in the thirteenth annual county interscholasic meet at Red Lion, May l3. The mile relay team Won its event at the Shippensburg State Teachers college meet and ran sixth at the Penn Relays.. At Red Lion Nelson Snyder Won the shot put While Clair Fry placed sec- ond. ln the same meet Charles Yinger took first place in the broad jump. Bruce Ruby, Keith Ruby, Billy Bair and Paul Everhart finished third in the mile relay at the county meet, Max Klinefelter was a member of the relay team in other meets. ln dual meets North York's cinder team defeated Manchester, 59-16, Spring Grove, 51-38, and Red Lion, 45-26. The class of 1939 contributed heavily to the success of Coach Leber's team this year. No less than eight of the consistent point-Winners on the squad Were seniors. Among these Were: Keith Ruby, Bruce Ruby, Captain Ioe Stough, Max Klinefelter, Nelson Snyder, Clair Fry, Roy Krebs and Billy Bair. The entire relay team, with the exception of Paul Everhart, '40, will be graduated. Members: C. C. Leber, coach, loe Stough, captain, Bruce Ruby, Max Klinefelter, How- ard Delle, Robert Dern, Roy Krebs, Keith Ruby, Billy Bair, Walter Ross, Nelson Snyder, Clair Fry, Paul Everhart, Emil Eyler, Charles Yinger, Donald Charleston, George Geesey, Paul Bear, Charles Gentzler, Forrest Landis, Edward Kann, Robert March, Wayne Sherman, Ioe Snyder, Henry Sutton, Martin Everhart, Dale Gladfelter, Robert Strine. ,6'Z, The Sparkler Girls' Track t l For the present season the girls' track team is not competing in any dual meets. Their lone competition was in the County interscholastic Field meet at Red Lion, May l3. The volleyball team, composed of eight members ot the girls' track squad, played in three tournaments during the past season. The tirst one was With West York, the second with Dillsburg and the final playott With West York. The team Was victorious in all three tournaments and as the result has Won tor the past three consecutive years the York county scholastic girls' volleyball championship. The tournaments were conducted in place of the one held in previous years at the Red Lion Track and Field meet. At Red Lion the 50 yd. shuttle relay team, composed ot Mary Good, Mary Buehler, Louise Rittall and Ruth Fink, finished ahead ot West York and Dal- lastown. Geraldine Boyer took second place in the baseball distance throw. Mary Buehler -also Won the red ribbon in the basketball distance throwf Mary Good ran third in the 50-yard dash. Major achievements tor the girls' track team were tirst place team honors in the annual county tield meet at Red Lion, May l3, and the Winning ot the volleyball tournament at West York, April 29. Members: Mary Good, Mary Buehler, Louise Rittall, Ruth Fink, Betty Strine, Frances Wherley, Geraldine Boyer, Iulia Lehr, Ie-an Wherley, Lillian Slick, Regina Stottlemyer, Mae Rohrbaugh, Ruth Bahn, Edna Rohrbaugh, Evelyn Miley, Mildred Hamme, Phyllis Lehr, Geraldine Faircloth, Dorothy Brenneman, Betty Stottlemyer, lean Eisenhart, Virginia Sentt, Virginia Everhart, Doris Kepner and Phyllis Eisenhart. ,63, The Sparkler Junior High Basketball An inexperienced but highly competitive junior high basketball squad Went thru a formative year under Coach Leber's tutelage during the l938-39 season with five games Won and 13 lost. Lack of material was the main reason for the defeats suffered by the frosh. The outstanding victory of the season was a l4-ll defeat of Red Lion, the tra- ditional foe of the Orange and Black. West York, city rivals of the locals, Won the league championship. Members: William Crouse, Forrest Landis, Henry Sutton, Richard Kerns, Raymond Hoffman, Ioe Snyder, Raymond Price, Robert Shelly, Martin Everhart, Carol lones, Meril Bahn and Kenneth Emig. Schedule November l8 North York Spring Grove December 16 North York Dallastown . 20 North York West York .. 22 North York Hallam .,... Ianuary 5 North York Red Lion lO North York Hallam ..,., l3 North York Mt. Wolf ..., 20 North York Mt. Rose .. February 2 North York Red Lion 16 North York Mt. Rose .... 20 North York .,,.. . . . Spring Grove Advertisements num ffu 1 Farm Bureau Coop- -f 1. 5 .mm hu. Ser-Am . l.lgg:RT'5RSAEelgE RALPH A. POET ,.... rnooucs ERA PA l Dm, MGR, GAS, Oll. d j 1153 N. Dulfa SL Phono 5lllB 46 W' wk AN- an Hu.. 1-mm... ol 01.111,-' nn:-7501131.37221-::1:::3f zL:'1S11o11. LOPEZ MUSIC HOUSE All-SWE? SHOES FOR For Economy and Co-weniur .BOOL 5,EC.,L ,ml me EVERVT:lN5 31151621 MEN - WOMEN ..,e11..,.,111f..s,.11... ' vnu.. luvu 1011 N. Gm . sum 'H-10 url ' wg. 1. 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PENNSYLVANIA TIRES GLOBE BATTERIES PYROIL MONOGRAM OIL WHITAKER BATTERY SUPPLIES JOHN F. GOOD, Represenfafive This Publicafion printed on 80-Ib. Enamel Stocked and Disfribuicd by ANDREWS PAPER HOUSE OF YORK Div. S. Waller, Inc. One of PennsyIvania's Largesl' Dis+ribu+ors of Paper Produc+s Sept.3OgFirst issue of school Oct Oct. Oct 47 Ds news for 193869 came out with a SansfSerif headline. Soccer team gained its iirst victory under the floodflights at Hanover. October -Students became ac- customed to loud buzz' 6, 7-No school, York Fair. 14-Activities clubs reor- ganized. Numerous new clubs were formedff pingfpong, poetry, typ' ing, camera. Oct. 20, 21-More Vacation for Philadelphia York AIIen+own Studenrs' . Faculty at' tends 1nst1tute. ,67, The Sparkler RUTTER BROS. DAIRY Pasteurized Dairy Products Nor+l1 George S+., Ex+'d. 'Phone 2035 Ess-Kay Bu++er York, Pa. Brookfield Butter Oct. 2 6, 27, 3l4Eats, drinks and merriment - s e n i o r, sophomore and junior Hallowe'en parties. Alber+ H. SheHel, Dist Mgr. West Disinfecting November Nov. 24 N. Y. H. S. fthe Cgmpany faculty and studentsj took a journey on roller N. Duke S+., YORK! PA- skates, which is, as Webster says, a device C011SiStiI1g of small Disinfecfanis wheels attached to a Liquid Soap frame which clamps to Liquid Floor Wax the sole of the shoe. Floor Oils Nov. 4fSchool News staff at- Pf'Pef Towels tended meetings, ban' Toilel Tisfue quet and dance at the 5UPefiOf Class Room conference of York' and GYH1 Finishes Adams district of Janifofial SUPPHSS Pennsylvania Scholastic Iliiraelslswelassociaticnn at .Phone 372m '6Sf The Sparkler JEWELRY COI-IEN BROS. Moose Building, I57 Sou'rI1 Go SPORTING GOODS GUNS AND RIFLES AMMUNITION orge S+. LUGGAGE - Everything For Every Sport -- SERVICE SUPPLY COMPANY Ilncorporatedl QUALITY BUILDERS' SUPPLIES Link-BeI'I SI'oIcers Ugite Road Binders PI'lone 2089 YORK. PA- Nov. 1 lALeft! Right! Left! Right! to the tune of many bands marched the Girl Reserves and HifY's in the American Legion Armistice day parade. Nov. 23-Annual Frolic. Nov. 24, 25fStudents were thankful for short re- spite from the routine of school. December Dec. 1, 2-eBrutal murder of child! Society matron's pearls stolen! Landlady finds body of dead man! These thrilling situa' tions enlivened the presentation of Square Crooks, senior class play. The Sparkler LE I N HARDT BROS, 1'A' ' r 1':1 :1 Always Visit Our Store - Before Buying F U R N l T U R E Value, Quality and Style at Prices You Can Afford to Pay ZBI-83 West Marllet Street YORK' PENNA, Dec. 9fSecond six Weeks term Dec. 21 Dcc. 22fj ends. ffiirefbug visited member of faculty's car. an. 3-Christmas holif days. january jan. 4fAfter having such a long vacation, students return to school feeling fine. Why? Because semester exams are coming. Jan. 6fGirl Reserves conduct dance after basketball game with Red Lion on home floor-Any person could hop after this exciting game. .MM 4 r ' aafwmliii 7ork's Best Qndlord., Real Estate ON THE SQUARE The Sparkler The Sparkler BOB'S RESTAURANT BOB FAIRCLOTH, Prop. HAM, STEAK and CHOP DINNERS HOME-MADE SOUP Weela Day Dinners, 25c Special Sunday Dinners, 5Oc Pensupreme lce -Cream l030 N. George Street Phone 64338 Jan. 27, JO, 3iaSemester exams. jan Feh Feb Feb . J 1 At last these minds can unload some of the inf formation which has been gradually clutched. 1eFirst semester ends. February 2- W . J, . 20 4 Teachers' association convenes for dinner meeting at Bierman's. +Did you see how That Girl Patsy conquered the Warren family in the junior play? +Dr. R. W. Schlosser, president of Elizabeth' town college, advises seniors to further their education. Reading and Lehigh Coal SMYSER G SMYSER Dealers in C O A L Corner Beaver and Norih Sis., YORK, PA. Deliver lo all parls of Ci+y The Sparkler PENNSYLVANIA C-AS G ELECTRIC CO. I27 Wesi' Marke+ SI'ree+ YORK, PA. W. E. BORING C-ARAC-E I2 E. Sevenih Ave. GENERAL REPAIRING AND MOTOR TUNING bv THE KING TESTER Feb. 21- Jitterbugs jitter to the tunes of Roy Gibbons' swingsters at annual George Vxfashington dance. March Mar. 10-Congratulations! What Mar. 23 Matt. 24 for?-the School News won a medalist award in a nationfwide jour' nalistic- contest of the Columbia Scholastic Press association That's once North York was mentioned in the Times -P. fT. A. meeting. fTuberculosis demon' stration presented in senior high assembly. The Sparkler ---ESTABLISHED 19020' PRINTING PLATES . A Nl H- RK ENGRAVING C0 INC 9 Il WMARKET ST YORK PA . ll s r . Il PHONE 32264 l ' Mar. 31 flsocal students par ticipate in the first County Mrlsic festival at West York. April April 44Teachers' association April S April 7, meets at Biermaifs for second time. The food must be delicious. 4Dr. Edward A. Glad' felter, principal of Hanf- nah Penn junior high school, presents prizes to D. A. R. essay win' ners at local assembly. 10--Easter vacation. April 14, l5fStudents present Campus Daze. Soda Founfain Clgg 5 Sfop ai' BAYLOR'S III9 N. George Sf. Who for 'rhe pas+ 25 years has +ried 'ro serve you Candy Magaz nes The Sparkler THE GAZETTE AND DAILY Your Morning Paper 'A' A Real, Honesi to Goodness Newspaper Thiriy-one Easi' King Sireei Phone 2873 GAZETTE PRINT SHOP Thirty-one Easi' King Sfreei' i' Prin+ers of SCHOOL PAPERS AND CLASS BOOKS OF MERIT April 27-For the fifth time this year students are pref paring for the consef quences when those ref port cards are shown at home. Candy Cigars Try Our Ice Cream, You'll Like 1+ May NORTH END LUNCH ROOM lI24 North George Si. F. A. SHINDEL, Prop. Lunch Soclas May 5-Seniors prepare for last social function. Class bazaar. May 14-Annual Red Lion field May 23 9 meet. Local students participate. 24, 25-For the last time during their high school career, seniors are warring with exams. Mziy 30-No sessions. Memorial day.. The Sparkler GOOD CANDY BeHer Than fhe Besi' D. E. NNOLFC-ANCS Confedionary Siore Members of Y. S. S. S+ore: H00 N. George S+. Factory 8 I2 Lahmer Si' GREIMAN BROS. IVlen's and Boys' Wear l26 Sou+h George S+. YORK PA June June 1, 2, 5-Semester examinaf ngqll Im: June june June tions. 4-Baccalaureate services at St. Peter's Lutheran church. 8-Commencement exer cises. 8-The end of a perfect year. For the seniors, the end of twelve long fpardon us, short, years. rn... '- we I um IH' STARZ BROSC1 FRITZ fFormerly proprie+or of 'Phe Nor+h York Garage I78I W. Marke+ S+ YORK, PA ,76, The Sparkler CIGARS BILLIARDS We 'lhanlc the teachers ancl graduates 'for se- MEET THE BOYS , lectmg us to do the H+ fha photographing for the Class- looolc of I939. May we wish NORTH YORK CICAR you happiness and prosperity STORE through life. I057 North George St., SHADLE STUDIO ICE CREAM CANDlES 58 South Beaver Sl. , THE LIPPERT S GARAGE IDEAL BOY General Repairing Gas, Oil and Accessories 1-lar . . . Robert l-leistancl Classic profile . Glenn Cousler Eyes . . 4 Paul Boileau Physique , . Roy Krebs Posture 4 . . Billy Bair Smile . . Paul Kauffman Teeth . 4 Bruce Ruby Hands .... Keith Ruby Nose . Nobody nose Cknowsl Voice . William Sollenberger Mouth-kissable- None of the senior boys Complexion 4 Granville Kohr The Sparkler HAROLD I. BOLL Dealer in Coal Direct From the Mines ANTHRACITE BITUMINOUS 3I E. Princess S+. Phone 65372 KING OIL SERVICE Atlantic Products Gas, Fuel Oil and Kerosene We Deliver in York Co. III N. George Street North York, Pa. Phone 394I0 THE IDEAL GIRL Hair ..., Betty Sipe Classic profile . Olga Landis Eyes . . . Helen Charleston Figure .,... 8 Posture . Geraldine Whitcomb Smile .,,. Iulia Lehi' Teeth . . Kathryn Hamme Hands , . , Betty Rutter Nose 4 . Evelyn Throne Voice . . Virginia Heiland Mouth-kissable- All ot the senior girls fl flqi DRY GN PALE nav ' GINGERAIE ,14 1 r I I' D DI o. F. PLITT if som Complexion . .Norma Bear Harrisburg-York-Lancaster The Sparkler QUALITY FEED Siarring Mashes - Egg MasI1es DAIRY FEEDS GARDEN SEED - FIELD SEED E A T FERTILIZERS F O X ' S B R E A D ALTIVIAINVS CASH FEED STORE 337 W. King S+., YORK, PA. J. Fred Small R. C. McAfee Diamonds and Warches Silverware I'IOIVIE ELECTRIC CO. II3 Souih George S+. jeweler ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Phone 37390 Wiring - Fixfures - Appliances IOI2 N. George S'I'., York, Pa. '79 The Sparkler NORTHERN RADIO SERVICE Crosley, ZeniI'h, Philco Radios Royal and G. E. Sweepers Crosley and Weslinghouse Refrigeralors Haag, Thor, Crosley Washers 954 N. George SI. Dial 6523I Wiring - Fixfures - Appliances Philco - Wesfinghouse and General EIec'rric RADIOS Wesfinghouse Re'Frigera+ors LAU ER G GROSS EIec+ricaI Con+rac+ors I366 W. Markef S+. THERES Ss I0 SUBSTIIUT FOR EY ESE! DR, TFI FIRKII1 2 e mnRKc1' sr on 'rue sounns I' O TOMETR T I . ' e ' ' X -el 761, 6602 I 0515, Ph, I-I. K. BILLETT C1 SON Builders of Dis+incIive Cemetery Memorials Norlh George Sfreel af Third Avenue YO RK, PA. The Sparkler l-IUMBLE - MUNDIS COMPANY IS36 Nor'rl1 George S+. l2I6 Wesf Marlxel S+. TYDOL - VEEDOL GASOLINE, ou. R. S. NOONAN General Con+rac+ors II E. Marllef Sf. FUEL QILS YORK. PA. KEROSENE Accessories - General Tires Alforafions Con-crefe Work CARLYNELLA BEAUTY C R E E N ' S SHOP Ne-Hie C. Wifmer Specializing in Permanenf Waving 'Phone 45223 I049 N. George S+ree+ PASTEURIZED MILK in Cream Top Bo'Hles lns+an+ Frozen ICE CREAM i The Sparkler C. BESHORE HERSHEY BAKINC COMPANY PRODUCTS Plumbing and Hea+ing DISTINCTLY Con+rac+or DIFFERENT II47 N George Sf., YORK, PA. YORK, PA. ELIZABETHS BEAUTY TElVIP'S SALON lI40 N. George S+ree+ GROCERIES Phone - and - 37 I 94 NOTIONS Elizabeih Kochenour, Prop. The Sparkler QUALITY MEAT from CEO. L. BORING Meat Market Say It With Flowers' IOI-IN DAUBER FIorIs+ On Ihe S+ree+ fI033 N. George Sireef YORK, PA. I705 Norfh George SI. Phone 46l63 YORK, PA. S E E The News Sfand of YO U R FARETU Personal Service L o c A L BUR INSURANCE MAN COOPERATIVE CARL'S NEWS STAND INS. SERVICE Life and AuIo RALPH A. POET 46 W. 9+h Ave. 'Phone 36264 AII SubscrIp+ions aI Lowes+ Exisiing RaI'es 4I Easf Marke+ S+., York, Pa. 'Phone 5789 The Sparkler To know whai +0 do is Wisdom. To know how fo do i+ is Skill. To do +he +hing as i+ should be done, is SERVICE. Z I ECLER FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL DIRECTORS AMBULANCE SERVICE For Those Who Care Goldsboro Manchesier FOR PLUMBING, HEATING and PUMP WORK Myers EIec+ric Pump and Wa+er So++ener S66 R. I'I. HAAS 6' SON I434 N. George S+. A+ THOMPSON'S you will receive high-grade Secrefariai and Accoun+ing Training 'For 'the mod- ern office plus- Comp+ome+er Bookkeeping Machine Dicfafype Iiviachine Shor+hancII Preparafion for I6 ciifferenf Civil Service Examina+ions NO EXTRA COST A+ one of PennsyIvania's Ieaciing Schools. where modern business +raining is prop- erIy +augh+. WaI+on Accoun+ing Course in C. P. A. taining, day or evening schooi. Presidenf of American Associa+ion of Commercial CoIIeges. THOMPSON COLLEGE I2I Markei S+., Harrisburg Opposiie Pos+ Office, York, Pa. MODERNIZE EIec+ri+y Your Home Cook EIec+ricaIIy Discover for yourseI'F +ha+ ELECTRIC COOKERY Cos+s M2 as much as you +hink EDISON LIGHT AND POWER CO. 27 Wes+ Marke+ S+., YORK, PA The Sparkler RALPH E. BEAR PLYMOUTH and DESOTO Dover, P Used Car De pf. Zion's View, Pa. Complimenfs of I-IOKE'S BAKINC CO. York's Quali'ry Bakers l3I7-I9 N. George S+. M. SHINDLER Cr SON E. A. BEAR Secreiary Funeral Service Wes+ern Phone 43275 Muifual 7 'T7'T i Fire Insurance SHINDLER FURNITURE CO. Company Modern FurnH'ure G. E. PRODUCTS ZlON'S VIEW, PA. Phone Counfy 97-R-I2 The Sperkler Provvell's Commercial ZIONS VIEW GARAGE School L. H. EMRICH 8 Norlh George Slreel YORK, PA. Individual Ins+ruc+on Sales CHEVROLET Service Lei us help you malce a success in Ihe business world Phone 40576 R. D. No. 5 YORK, PA. jacoby's Economy Store for ECONOMY PRICES 923 N. Duke Sfreef W. F. IVIUNDIS G' SONS Planfs al' Emigsville, Penna. and York, Pa., R. D. 5 YO RKTOWNE GROCERY STORE John Deere Farm Machinery Manufaciurer of Mundis Feeds The Sparkler MuseHe RCA Vic+or When Pianos Radios Seeking Fresh Fruifs or Vege+abies CONN BAND INSTRUMENTS Look for . 1-1. EVERHART G SONS I584 f1'TUfI C On 'The Sfreef I4I-I43 Wen Markef S+. Of We Cenfral and Farmers' Markei' Vicfor Records Every+hing in Music Gibson Guifars and Banios II53 N. Duke S+. Phone 5II8 Royal Typewri+ers See The New ROYAL Typewri+er wi+h Magic Margin and Touch Con+rol SHOE HEALTH Headquarfers XNOLFGANCIS SHOE STORE lI2l N. George S+., York, Pa. The Home of Busfer Brown 33 Soufh Duke S+. and Dial 2997 Air S+ep Shoes The Sparkler fqajogaafphi The Sparkler 14u1a4yw71.!14