Norwin High School - Pennon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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ivlv., Shirley C 1 inf Suwauli Lillian Vi Julia W vm lwilf- Mrs. lfllsworth Schwartz was known to every student at Norwin. 'lihis was partly due to the fact that she was Sophomore Class adviser and taught sophomore lfnglish, and partly hecause she was such an all-round grand person. Swtet was the word for Miss .lulia lVhite, another addition to the faculty this year. She was not new at Norwin though, for she gradu- ated with the Class of 138. Miss VVhite had that certain quality which enahled her to get along with everyone. Now for the Q96-l question. llow did Mrs. l.illi:.n Vivoda Ceer keep our school office running so elhciently when there were fifty- four different people asking her questions at the same time? Perhaps it was her cheerful way of doing everything.

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'llhe many senior girls who left school to accept typing positions were a tribute to Miss Anna Santner, their typing instructor. Her patience and helpfulness proved of invaluable aid to all her students. She also helped with the financial end of the Norwin Canteen. Miss Florence Saunders is truly an indispen- sible part of the schools personnel. Besides teaching shorthand, she also supervised all work done by her office training students. 'llhey did the typing and mimeographing for everyone and also helped out in the ofhce whenever needed. Ready, Aim, Firel Bang Bang! No, not an enemy execution, just the Rifle Club in action under the direction of Mr. Charles Shirley. A busier man can't be found. Besides being the Freshman Class adviser, he taught both civics and history. Hard to do without! Yes, that was Miss Carrie Sowash, our efficient librarian who was always ready to lend a helping hand to any intellectual student. Because of over- crowded conditions the second semester, the library became a real haven of refuge . Donald Rose Anna Sanlner Florence Saunders Elsie Barnard Schwarf Sarah and John mixing a brew

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ln the fall of l9+lU a diflident group of stu- dents entered the school on the hill for the hrst time, This group little realized what their high school education would mean to them, and were not aware of the type of world into which they would be graduating. After becoming acquainted with life at Norwin, the freshies met and selected their olhcers for the year. Donald Perkins was elected presidentg lildon Carlson, vice-president: and Betty Erickson, secretary. Miss Willis served as their adviser. The following year the students from Irwin junior High School merged with those already at Norwin an ambitious sophomore class was formed. Many members of the class entered into such activities as the Hi-Y, and Tri-Hi-Y clubs, publications, sports, and various musical activities. That year they chose as their leaders, Eldon Carlson, president, john Reynolds, vice-presidentg and Betty Erickson, seeretaryg with Mrs. Schwartz as adviser. A humorous play entitled VVho Gets the Car Tonight was presented by the class. The top social event of the year, however, was the annual Freshmen-Sophomore Party. Becoming upperclassmen, a progressive jun- ior class elected as its officers john Reynolds, az eadeu OFFICERS AND OUTSTANDING STUDENTS John, Betty, Paul and Miss Kobasa discussing senior problems presidentg lfldon Carlson, vice-president, and Betty Hayes as secretary. Miss Hershey served as class adviser. Again members of this class were outstanding in both activities and sports. This year the class sponsored two all-school alumni socials and their annual junior-Senior Prom. As their class play, they presented the colorful English drama, The Rivals under the direction of Mr. Marquis Patterson. Their last year at Norwin was bound to be a full one for the clas of '4-l. With Miss Kobasa as adviser the class met and selected John Reynolds as presidentg Paul Scheuerle, vice- presidentg and Betty Hayes, secretary. The fire ruined many of the plans made for their last year. With many members of the class in the Armed Forces, and mid-term graduation ac- celerated by the fire cutting the enrollment considerably, plus the lack of an auditorium, the idea of a class play was given up. The Norwin spirit prevailed, however, and those remaining at their Alma Mater made as active as possible their last year at Norwin.