Norwin High School - Pennon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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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.

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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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Roluziel' flimms Bob , . , movies are favorite pastime . . . held down regular position on varsity eleven . . , our laily's man . . . plans to lurtller his education. .IoAN Jhl,l.SllUl'Sli , Elo . . . delights in steak and spaghetti . , . participates in all intramural sports . . . llarry blames music sends her. lhlARY JANE .-Xi.'1'rxmN Mary jane . . . lively personality . . . outstanding forensic student . . . feature editor of Yearbook . . . alms to neeome au artist. WVIESLIZY ANmausoN -f Wes . . . a howling enthusiast . . . never too busy to eat pie . . . was seen at all lootball and basketball games . . . worked hard outside school being a mailman. 1 nt Cow s'rANeE BARRETT Connie . . . known for her quiet friendliness . . . liked to show her ability on roller skates . . . desired to enter thc nursing profession, Ronmn' BARRETT Dale . . . thought school was unnecessary . . . easily embarrassed and very bashlul . . . left for Navy at mid-term. BEANA BERARDO Beans . . . favorite pastime is corresponding with a certain soldier . . . fond of powder blue . . . plans to become 3 secretary. l,i-2s'l'laR lirisrwicx Lester . . . finds eolleeting stamps an interesting hobby . . . girls envy his wavy hair . . . hopes that someday he will be a millionaire. Susfw BITIIIZI, Susie . . . did her hit as a drum majorette . . . loves plneapples . . . participated in all intramural sports . . . plans to continue schooling for secretary, or teacher. ,lov BLANKICTTE joy . . . hails from Sheridan Terrace . . , plans to attend college . . . favorite sport is swimming . . . delights in pork chops and mashed potatoes. H, iw. 0 I