Norwin High School - Pennon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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' x fu., Grows:-3 Kofnu' NlARxIURIl-I lNlcL',-u.i, LYMAN S'rm't:n lfricaxoa bl,-'lNli vlonsso Glioiusrt Koukv-Voted tbe Most Outstanding Boy in Citizenship -a very versatile fellow-presided as president of bis class and of Hi-Y-was one of varsity basketball team's top notch players-capably managed many activities. lVlAR-IURIE lblL'clALl.1W1iS balloted tbe Most outstanding Girl in Citizensliipl'-served Bi-VVeekly as make-up editor-participated in musical activities, 'l'ri-l'li-Y, and Yearbook-Queen of tbe l-lop-impressed everyone with ber winning personality. lCl.l-:Anon .IANIQ .llll1NSilN-WZIS selected as the Most Outstanding Girl Athlete - aetive in all class sports-member of Girls' l,eaders Club and ofliciated at many intramural games-showed keen interest in all scbool activities. LYMAN SToU4:H- Acclaimed tbe title lor tbe Most Outstanding Boy Athlete --served as the captain of basketball team and president of l..ettermen's Club-was one of tbe top men on the varsity basketball team-an all round fellow. 19

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I , 1-:as ffl' WMI!! NIILTON OIIICN l'i-:Tian SrNci.AlR l-l.X.X l NA:-:cv VANCE Doius SELIA M1LToN ODEN--Won the honor of being the Most Outstanding Boy in Scholarship -consistently maintained '1 hi h s hcl ' H .. H . g sc mastic record-co-editor of Bi-Weekly-attacked problems from a scholarly point of view. NANCY VANCE-Chosen as the Most Outstanding Girl in Scholarship -a four year honor student-editor of the Yearbook-president of Leader's Club-a friend of all displayed intelligent leadership. PETER SINCLAIR-ACClZllIT1CCl the Most Out- standing Boy in Activities -served as cheerleader, Drum Major- and was outstanding in all musical activities-noted for his witty humor and versatility. DORIS SELIA-Narned Most Outstanding Girl in Activities -president of 'liri-Hi-Y and associate editor of Bi-Weekly-acclaimed for her all round personality. i I' -il an 18

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICE RS Miss Kqbasa, Tom Cline, Doris Selia, George Koury In the fall of 1942, during the second year of VVorld War II, the class of 1946 entered Norwin High School for a new and different school life. As lfreshmen, they met under the supervision of blr. Charles Shirley and selected as their officers, president, Melvin Whitehead, vice-presi- dent, Robert Lutz: and secretary, lean Creighton. Under their direction, two very successful Fresh- man-Sophomore parties were held. 'lihe Freshmen plunged eagerly and willingly into all school activities. Beginning their Sophomore year, joined by students from lrwin .lunior lligh, this class again delved into the program and activities of the school. 'l'hey met with their advisor Mrs. lflls- worth Schwartz and 'liommy Cline was selected to lead the class as president, assisted hy Melvin Whitehead as vice-president, and Doris Selia as secretary. 'lihis class proved outstanding in scholarship, sports and all school activities, in spite of following a disrupted schedule after the fire which burned the old wing of the Norwin building. 'liaking upper class duties into their hands was a responsibility but the class as juniors, began eniou . . . . OFFICERS l'rf.f1'dz'11t Glioiusi-I Kotrlu' Vive Pre..-idmzr Tom Crisis Sefnfiary Doius Sum ldlziixrr . bliss CJLGA Konus.-x to prepare for the leadership they would assume as Seniors. 'llommy Cline was chosen president, George Koury, vice-president and Doris Selia, secretary. 'lihey held two All School-Alumni Socials to raise money for the junior Prom in May. Under the direction of Miss Madeline Hershey, the Prom was a huge success. 'lihis year marked the end of the war in lfurope. 'lihe ,luniors led the school in the sale of war stamps. Being very socially inclined they entered in all extra curricular activities. Starting positions on both the basketball and football teams were claimed by members of this class. After three successful and enjoyable years this class settled down in a peaceful world to assume leadership in their final high school year. George Koury became president, 'liommy Cline, vice- presidentg and Doris Selia, secretary. lhey were advised by bliss Olga Kobasa. 'lihe class proved their ability in sports, publications and all other school activities. llandicapped by the loss of several students who left at midterm for the Armed Services, this class continued to participate in all school functions.