Oley Valley High School - Olean Yearbook (Oley, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1944 volume:

THE I944 CLEAN PUBLISHED BY THE SENIORS OF OLEY HIGH SCHOOL OLEY, PENNSYLVANIA THE, 1944 v xxx . 1' Q ff- X 'f 5? X' - F .sf :lf I bg f 1 FREEDOM OF SPEECH 9 FREEDOM TO WORSHIP 1 oLE T ' U A S, ,..., , .,.. ,.,. .... A mn. .Q., 0 FACULTY 0 SENIORS 0 CLASSES I 0 ACTIVITIES REEDOM FROM WANT 0 FREEDOM FROM FEAR OREWORD THE LIGHT OF FREEDOM Down through the never ending paths of time man has been searching for freedom. Perhaps the cave man who, in his crude ways sought to be his own judge rather than listen to dictates of those who claim to be superior. did not realize that he was starting a conflict to be hom in the hearts of men through the ages of time. Nor did the Medieval man who overthrew the feudal lord and emerged from the Dark Ages know that a continuous striving for the right to be free would envelop the world as it slowly progressed. One barrier after the other has been put in the path of man as he seeks his goal: sure of his intentions but stumbling along the way. As far back as Alexander the Great, we have had men, who in their own vain desire for power, have lost sight of the faint and distant glow of the torch of freedom. We have in the world today another leader seeking only his own glory and in that blind desire, crushing the light that had begun to burn brighter than ever before. Now was he at last becoming more equal to his neighbor. One man's sorrow was shared by his comrades. The tumult that had its birth in the first man and was reared in the breast of the centuries of civilization, nourished by hopes, desires for eternal freedom, has once more been shattered by fear, distrust, and malice. The demon Hate once more is the ruler. They say every evil has its good and perhaps even out- of this chaos of today we can see that its contribution to freedom will be tremendous. Freedom's code has been established in Franklin D. Roosevelt's stirring four freedoms. Freedom of speech and expression must be granted in the world. This means the right of a man to speak his mind without being suppressed. The light of freedom grows brighter already. Freedom of every person to worship God in his own way is the second right. May God's grace be granted when we humans become tolerant of every man's love of God. Freedom from want should be the heritage of every one. No more will the gaunt figure of starvation stalk the world to find a country from which to drain the life's blood. Freedom from fear is the final decree. No man must overpower or suppress the weaker. Everyone must be granted the right to live from one day to the next without fear of war lords. The torch of freedom has been given the fuel to burn. Can it be used wisely in order to create a light so dazzling that it blinds the eyes against hatred, selfishness, and vain desire? Thus it has been proved that the lights of freedom must be ever guarded in order to have them preserved. To do this We must further educate the masses. The American public high school was established for this purpose. To graduate from high school one must continually seek more and more knowledge. Thus we have named the classes on this trail according to their achievement of this light. With this in mind we find that in seventh and eighth grade the pupils are Seeking the Light : ninth and tenth grades they are Climbing the Height : in eleventh grade they are Widening the Horizons . The faculty, who are Bearers of the Light , have set up certain standards by which the fire must be tended. Supplies must be obtained and at intervals evaluation of the volume of the flame are made. Evil winds may choke the flame but the bearers with a firm hand must patiently rekindle the light. We, who are graduating, have sought and achieved the goal set before us six years ago. We have reached the end of this journey in our lives. Some have attained honors, but all have gained knowledge. Our studies have prepared us for the tasks we will be asked to undertake. Thus as we, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-four, leave Oley High School we look forward to taking our places in the world of tomorrow, that seeks to unite nation with nation, race with race so that the desire of freedom born so many years ago may be realized. The light of freedom may at last cast its rays over the entire world, unhindered. 4 DEDICATED LLEWELLYN M. HEFFLEY B.S., M.S., Physics, Chemistry. Science Muhlenberg College University of Pennsylvania Whose unbounded interest and unceasing patience has been a great inspiration to a large num- ber of pupils who sought scien- tific knowledge in a scientific world. We who have admired his admirable friendship, noble character, and his scholarly at- tainments, dedicate this book to a sincere, loyal, faithful, and in- spiring teacher. TO THE CLASS OF 1944. You are the third class to be graduated since the entry of the United States into World War II. Many of your former schoolmates are now serving in the armed forces and essential industries. Many of you shall be called to do the same in order to bring about victory and an enduring peace. All those who have guided and directed you feel confident that you will give the best. ' You have now attained one of the goals of education. More difficult goals must be attained. Many difficult tasks must be accomplished and many perplexing problems solved. Upon you rests these many responsibilities which must be shared by one and all. To meet these problems you should have a philosophy of life to guide you along the paths which lead to these goals. This philosophy is like an anchor which is indispensable when the unusual happens. when crises arise, when emotions and thinking become confused and uncertain. Look at things from a broad standpoint. weigh, analyze and judge. You must be able to think. This is the most essential requirement for doing any job well. Look at things irom the point of view of your fellowmen, as well as your own. This must be part of your philosophy of life if you are to be happy with others. Make the most of your opportunities every day, no matter how small. There is no such thing that opportunity comes but once in a life time. There is opportunity with every task. You must have the will to do. You accomplish nothing unless you carry out your ideas and desires. Finally but by no means the least. remember that right ultimately prevails. 5 CUSTODIANS OF THE LIGHT First row. left to right: Wilson S. Rohrbach, Charles B. Rhoads, Peter A. Angstadt. Second row: Warren B. Levengood, Roger S. Trout. TO THE CUSTODIANS of our welfare and source from which we have derived so many privileges, advantages and opportunities during the twelve years of our school life, we. the class of 1944, offer our sincere appreciation. PRESIDENT .......,.... VICE-PRESIDENT ..... SECRETARY ....... TREASURER ....... E CHARLES H. RHOADS ROGER S. TROUT WARREN B. LEVENGOOD PETER A. ANGSTADT WILSON S. ROHRBACH FACULTY J T , --- l:' ala? X - J E- J FREDERICK H. STAUFFER SUPEBVISING PRINCIPAL Ph. B., IVLA., German Muhlenberg College, Columbia University To The Class of 1944: You have chosen for yourself a great motto. The greater the trial, the more glorious the triumph is certainly a fitting motto for 1944. You started your education in the midst ot a world-wide depression. You studied and struggled thru twelve years oi elementary and secondary education. Now graduation comes to you during a time when the whole world is again under- going a trial-the trial whether Freedom shall live. You have succeeded in your undertaking. Your graduation is a glorious triumph. Congratulations to you. May success and happiness be yours in your chosen vocation. Greater trials and more glorious triumphs lie ahead. You have accepted twelve years of free schooling from the hands of society. Society in some way expects, in fact demands, that you return the investment and the trust they placed in you. You will not tail them, I know. You will assume new responsibilities. It is the glorious privilege oi our generation to he the defender and savior ot human freedom. The full responsibility has been laid upon us to protect, not only our own, but the generations that lie ahead from tyranny and slavery. This we must do, and this we will do. Let it never be said that we tailed to meet the obligations of our generation. Our problems are not greater than our capacities. By our intelligence, directing our united loyalty and courage, by our unconquerable perseverance, we must win this war and establish the peace. The future security of our nation is in your hands. I ask you to pledge your iaith. your interest and your work. You can not tail us now. Prove all things: hold fast that which is good. 8 EDNA D. GEISS B.S.. M.S.. English, Latin. Library Universiiy of Pennsylvania THOMAS S. KNECHT A.B., Physical Education, Geography, German Albright College MARIE H. DE TURCK B.S., Social Science Universiiy oi Pennsylvania 1 1 9 1 . KATHRYN M. BERGER B.S.. Art, English Kutztowrx State Teachers College MARY ALICE KUTZ B.S.. Vocational Home Economics Hood College i I I 2Qfi u 525255 1 M. BLANCHE EBERLY B.S.. English. Library Kutziown State Teachers College 10 EDNA W. MEYERS B.S.. Physical Education. Health. Social Science Ursinus College 1.. WOODROW I. ROTHENBERGER B.S.. Vocational Agriculture lf Pennsylvania State College RALPH Et SLEPPY B.S.. Vocational Agriculture Pennsylvania State College 11 P I I f , 5 X MARGARET A. COX B.S., Instrumental and Vocal Music Lebanon Valley College CARMELA M. CALLISTO B.S., Mathematics Kutztown State Teachers College ti-H .H-K BETTY V. MILLER B.S., Vocational Home Economics Science Albright College 12 CHARLES S. BOWER - History. Geography Oley Academy Passed away while in active service. March 23. 1944. FLORENCE G. BRUNNER Kutztown State Teachers College English and Reading, Grades 4. 5. 6. WILLI H. DE TURCK B,S.. Health, Literature. Spelling Kutztown State Teachers College 13 SARA M. DALTON Arithmetic, Handwriting Kutztown State Teachers College ELLEN R. ANGSTADT B.S.. Third Grade I Kutztown State Teachers College N. MARIORIE KUTZ B.S., Second Grade Kutztown State Teachers College 14 MINERVA R. OSWALD B.S.. First Grade and Second Grade Kulzlown State Teachers College JEAN G. DOHN School Secretary MARIE S. LEVENGOOD B.S.. First Grade Kutztown State Teachers College 15 , V Y ,fggv - . its -, . 515, ' s a X Fww!W55N Q Ae.- Mrs. Lottie DeTurck, Mrs. Helen DeTurck MT- 101111 DSTUICII Every noon a line can be seen forming in the hall as the pupils wait for their hot lunch. All this is made possible through the untiring efforts of our two cooks. For every day of the school year, that they have prepared a meal for the school children, we owe them a vote of thanks. Every morning as the pupils troop into the school the halls are always spick and span. The chairs are always neatly placed in the auditorium for assembly, and during the winter the furnace is well tended. These duties. as well as many others, are carried out by our very capable janitor. IB SENICDRS Q e a? CLASS OFFICERS The Cure ls Freedom There is only one cure for evils which newly-acquired' freedom produces, and that cure is freedom. When a prisoner first leaves his cell, he cannot bear the light of day, he is unable to discriminate colors, or recognize faces. The remedy is, to accustom him to the rays of the sun. The blaze of truth and liberty may at first dazzle and bewilder nations which have become half blind in the house of bondage. But let them gaze on, and they will soon be able to bear it. In a few years men learn to reason. The extreme violence of opinion subsides. Hostile theories correct each other. The scattered elements of truth cease to contend, and begin to coalesce. And at length, a system of justice and order is educed out of the chaos. Many politicians of our time are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition, that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool in the old story, who resolved not to go into the water till he had learned to swim. If men are to wait for liberty till they become wise and good in slavery, they may indeed wait forever. f , 4 ' -Thomas B. Macaulay 118505 18 es -4. 'ils ffvflf , L 5 -153515. e . TV ? +.,x gi, . q.v,4 4 1 IUNE I. ANGSTADT Oley, R. D. 1 Vivacious . . . possesses a keen sense oi humor . . . potent and cooperative . . . has a passion ior jazz . . . an option on movies and sports . . . loathes the color red, opera music and making speeches . . . engages a fiery temper to go with her nickname ol Red . . . says Remind me to shoot you sometime, when hearing a silly joke . . . makes sewing an accomplishment and delves in books for her hobby . . . ambition-Nursing. Activities: Girls Leaders Club 1, Secretary . . . Press Club 2, 3, Headline Editor 4 . . . Basketball Z, 3, 4 . . . Hockey 4 . . . Debating 4 . . . Vice President of Class 1 . . . President ot Class 4 . . . Editorial Staff of Olean. BETTY A. AULENBACH Fleetwood. R. D. 1 Youngest girl in the class . . . well liked by her class- mates . . . at home on a basketball court . . . to keep in her graces do not become grouchy . . . dislikes people who show-oft .... finds pleasure in her hobby, bicycle riding . . . ambition-Clerical Work. Activities: Home Economics Club 1 . . . Camp Fire Girls, Secretary 2, 3, President 4 . . . Hockey 4 . . . Basket- ball 2, 3, 4 . . . Track 4 . . . Photography Staff ot Olean. ELEANOR BAUM Douglassville. R. D. 2 . Loves sports of all kinds . . . especially hockey . . . always willing to help in any class project . . . will turn oft the radio whenever she hears hil1-billy music . . . her contagious giggle delights everyone . . . sitting on the bench peeves her . . . favorite expression- I wouldn't say that . . . collecting sea shells fills Bunny's leisure time . . . ambition-Physical Education Teacher. Activities: Girls Leaders Club 1, Secretary 2, 3, 4 . . . Hockey 1, 2, 4 . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . r Track 1, 4 . . . Class Treasurer 2, 3 . . . Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Band 4 . . . Debating 4 . . . Editorial Stati of Olean. 19 iz '4-1 uw stllwbifti uit' 'lc EDMUN D I. BIXLER Oley A very quiet classmate better known as lim . . . expresses great interest in music and travel . . . iinds speech making and dry lectures to be his greatest dislikes . . . likes to say, How you all? . . . enjoys reading the evening newspaper . . . ambition-Electronic engineer. Activities: Health Club 1 . . . Press Club 2, 3, 4 . . Band 3, 4 . . . Orchestra 4. CHARLES L. BRUMBACH Yellow House Lively but rather quiet iellow . . . amuses himself with bowling and soft-ball . . . has a special liking for mechanics and mathematics . . . dislikes iootball . . . is annoyed by talkative people . . . forever is repeating, That's what you say . . . familiar to everyone as Charlie . . . ambi- tion-Machinist. Activities: Future Farmers of America Z. 3. MARGUERITE A. CLAUSER Oley Small and petite . . . guard on the basketball team . . . interested in roller skating and bicycle riding . . . plays the piano . . . has little use for conceited people . . . hates tomatoes . . . a fun-loving girl . . . can be caught saying. Are you kidding? many times in a day . . . ambition- Industry. Activities: Home Economics Club 1, 2. 3, President 4 . . Basketball 2, 3, 4 . . . Hockey 4. 20 IEAN H. CLOUSER Oley A violinist who is a credit to any orchestra . . . is always busy . . . an excellent swimmer . . . she never misses a good movie . . . smartly attired . . . dislikes going to bed with the chickens . . . hates undependable people . . . favorite expression, Honesta John . . . ambition- Medicine. Activities . . . Girls Leaders Club 1 . . . Press Club 2, 3. Co-Editor of Speak-O-Link 4 . . . Basketball 2, 3. 4 . . . Track 1 . . , Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4 . . . Debating 4 . . . Class President 1, Z, 3 . . . Editor oi Olean. IEANETTE D. DE TURCK Oley Little but mighty . . . forceful in her views . . . always as neat as a pin . . . reading good books is her specialty . . . never grows tired oi eating ice cream . . . evasiveness makes her angry . . . if she visits your hourse, keep tumips out oi sight . . . music is her hobby . . . ambition-Nursing. Activities: Girls Leaders Club 1 . . . Press Club 2. Page Editor 3, 4 . . . Basketball 2, 3, Manager 4 . . . Class Secretary 1, Z, 3, 4 . . . Debating 4 . . . Editorial Stati of Olean. RHEA N. EDDINGER Oley Pert and energetic lass . . . Shorty of our girls . . . especially artistic in sewing . . . enjoys meeting new people . . . finds movies and dancing especially entertain- ing . . . refuses to look at an oyster . . . is bored by sophisticated people . . . usually answers remarks with I'l1 say . . . ambition-Social Worker, Activities: Girls Leaders Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-president 4 . . . Hockey 4 . . . Basketball 3, Assistant manager 4 , . . Editorial Staff oi Olean. 21 ,+.- -Y.-Y YY..--1 , , ,, , f ' ' 1- V if . .thi-PE l, C. ROBERT ENOCH n 2441 Filbert Avenue Mt. Penn Q re-I 4 ,ff -,.., N :A V H loking and most humorous member of class . . . has ' recently become a city slicker . . . has great interest in agriculture . . . possesses aptitude for playing violin AIVAAV A V, llv I X. . . . violently annoyed by symphony music . . . a great - J i follower ot major league baseball . . . always is saying 'VY M 1, ' That's for sure . . . sometimes called Corky . . . ambi- .I , 1 tion-Scientific Farmer. W Activities: Future Farmers ol America l, Vice-president ' lx 5 -X' 2, 3, President 4 . . . Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4 . . . Band 4 . . . g Basketball 4. , , , vp , , ,t,t . , ,,tslEt. BETTYE M. FISHER Yellow House Usually laughing . . . one of the burners of the mid- night oil . . . sports attract her attention . . . Hawaiian 1 music holds enchantment tor her . . . conceited people are definitely out . . , everyone calls her Fish . . . meeting people is her robby . . . you can usually hear her say, Yes, you laugh yet. . . . ambition-Cadet Nurse. Activities: Girls Leaders Club l, 2. Vice-president 3. President 4 . . . Hockey 1, 2, 4 . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Cheerleading 4N. . . Debating 4 . . . Class Treasurer 4 . . .' Sports Editor of Olean. CARL K. GIFT Shanesville as Can often be found 'in the library reading . . . fond of horses and outdoors . . . Giftie fancies parties . . . fixing flats and the color purple irritate him . . . likes to cowboy with his model Ford and dislikes gas rationing tremendously . . . calls himself a woman hater . . . usually welcomes his friends with Hi kid . . . can find great contentment in his hobby of roller skating. Activities: Track 4. 22 K 2 ROBERT W. GIFT Fleetwood. Carefree hunting and R. D.l and tiny . . . has most of his interests in trapping . . . abhors silly people . . . can not see why any one paints pictures . . . always is saying It ain't lunny . . . responds to nickname Ducky . . . always has plenty of time to play basketball . . . ambition -lndustry. I. VIRGINIA GLASSER Oley Music plays a big part in her lite . . . pianist in the school orchestra . . . loves to play new music . . . jazz and the dentist are her pet hates . . . Ginny is fascinated by any kind ot needlework and pictures of pets . . . is known for her ability to crochet . . . ambition-Accompanist. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, President 3, 4 . . . Orchestra l,2,3,4.. KATHRYN Oley . Business Staff of Olean. S. HAFER Tallest senior girl . . . easily excited . . . likes to play the piano . . despises any loathes being appreciate a . popular music is her specialty . . . Kitty kind of apparatus work in gym class . . . pushed around in crowds . . . can always good joke . . . is interested in photography . . . ambition-Nurse. ' Activities: Press Club 4 . . . Editorial 23 Home Economics Club 1, 2, Secretary 3 . . . . . . Basketball 2, 3 . . . orchestra 1,,2, 3, 4 Staff of Olean. eg i. ' .NUR :W uw V . if ,gig H ff? if , Elm' .sly-4i,,.,,--Tig? - , W Wi: img, . , S, ess, s ,,, p g MARY E. HAFER 111, 1' Manatawny Poised and graceful . . . Molly is frequently seen E drawing cartoons . , . actually likes to practice her trumpet lesson . . . movies and good books fill her extra time 1 . . . temperamental people are not on her list . . . home- M work peeves her . . . favorite expression- Are you liiwu it HH su New .,x, kiddin'? . . . ambition-Nurse. Activities: Glee Club l. 2, 3 . . . Dramatic Club 4 it . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Orchestra Z, 3, 4 . . . Co-art Editor of Olean. EARL R. HARTMAN 1 Oley. R. D. 1 2 Smallest member of the basketball team . . . ardent sport fan . . . arguing seems to be a waste of time to him ' and speech making is distasteful . . . Nails likes to El A read , . . always ready for iun . . . in the winter, he vt ull' it l W wg, follows his hobby of trapping . . . ambition-Industry. Activities: Health Club 1, Z, 3, 4 . . . Soccer l, 2, 3 . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Baseball 1, 2, 4, Assistant Manager 3. ef' LENA HARTZ Manatawny Well mannered and quiet . . . takes her school work seriously . . . likes outdoor sports, including hiking and !N H 'llif?f'i'l boating . . . people who crack their gum annoy her . . . ' she hates cheese in any form or shape . . . reading and Z embroidery take up her spare time . . . ambition-Nursing. Activities: Glee Club 1 . . . Home Economics Club Z, 3 . . . Press Club 4 . . . Class Treasurer 1 . . . Editorial Staff of Olean. '24 CARL S. HERZOG Oley Sports are Hurdy's favorite pastime . . . a great asset to the varsity teams . . . covers a lot of ground on the basketball floor . . . enjoys reading the latest books . . . speech making terriiies him . . . will always partici- pate in an argument or discussion . . . is usually one of the first to arrive in the morning . . . ambition-Physical Education Teacher. Activities: Health Club 1 . . . Press Club Z, 3, Co-Editor of Speak-O-Link 4 . . . Soccer 2. 3 . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Track 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Sports Editor of Olean. RALPH K. HILL Oley. R. D. 1 Ardent paper collector during Victory Paper Drive . . . always ready for fun . . . gets most enjoyment out of bowling . . . hunting and bicycling are also tavored by Hilly . . . is annoyed but willing to cooperate with gasoline rationing . . . holds to stamp collecting as a hobby . . . ambition-Agriculture. ROBERT H. HOOVER Manatawny Resents being called Marble King . . . carefree . . . has an ear for music . . . an amicable attitude toward outdoors and sports . . . detests opera . . . his pet peeve is raillery . . . when encouraging someone, can usually be heard saying That's the stuff . . . likes to be called Frankie . . . enjoys building model ships . . . ambition -Scientific Farming. Activities: Future Farmers of America 1. 2. 3, Secretary 4 . . . Baseball 4 . . . Band l, 2, 3, 4 . . . Orcrestra 1, 2, 3. 4. 425 JANE D. HOWARD Limelciln The girl with neatly arranged coiffure . . . happy with a little swing music and a partner to dance . . . has recently learned to eat turnips . . . definite dislike for the opera . . . usually called Honey . . . all is serene it she can work at her hobby of collecting pictures . . . usually responds to any remark with Oh, my lands! . . . ambition-Nurse. Activities: Glee Club, Secretary 3 . . . Dramatic Club, Treasurer 4 . . . Track 4. EDWARD I. IANISZEWSKI Fleetwood, R. D. l Ambitious enough to continue his studies in night school . . . loves to jest with his lriends . . . delights in roller skating . . . Eddie likes any other car but a Ford . . . you can hear him say, You're lucky any time oi day . . . ambition-Mechanical Engineer. RAY W. KAUFF MAN Oley The first senior to arrive at school in the morning . . . mixes sports and music tor his likes . . . do not brag around Coit for he thoroughly dislikes it . . . cowboy music not his type . . . his hobby, ilute playing, has become a pleasure to all who hear him . . . ambition-Business. Activities: Health Club 1 . . . Press Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Soccer 1, 2, 3 . . . Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Athletic Asso- ciation Secretary 3, Treasurer 4 . . . Assistant Basketball Manager 4 . . . Band 1, 2, Treasurer 3, 4 . . . Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Class Vice President 3, 4 . . . Business Staff of Olean., 26 fi?- X. CYRIL M. LENDACKI Fleetwood, R. D. 1 Fun loving . . . spends half the school year at home . . . participates in all outdoor sports . . . favors the movies for entertainment . . . dislikes lessons and carrots . . . more iamiliarly known as Sox . . . makes a hobby of model airplane building . . . favorite expression, That's for sure . . . ambition-Captain oi a Coast Guard Cutter. Activities: Future Fanners of America 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Soccer 1, 2, 3 . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Baseball 3, 4 . . . Cross Country 2 . . . Track 4 . . . Athletic Association President 4. PAULINE S. LEVENGOOD Oley, R. D. 1 Artistically inclined . . . seldom found in school before 8:31 . . . slapping the bass intrigues her . . . thoroughly enjoys Bob Hope's jokes . . . refuses to eat a single lima bean . . . everyone knows her as Po1ly . . . leisure time is spent in reading . . . favorite expression, Go, chase yourself . . . ambition-Commercial Art. Activities: Home Economics Club 1 . . . Press Club N 2, 3 . . . Dramatics Club, President 4 . . . Hockey 4 . . . Basketball 3, 4 . . . Cheerleading 1, 2, 4 . . . Orchestra f i X: 1,2,3.4...Band1,2,3,4...Debating4... f Q is . t . b-ss, . TX -, 1 - 4 1 , x f' 5751. ' ' ' :t:+'.::n it . It - M - ..::::.::n 1'Z '11f.::-, 1 -13.1 t 55432125 t w. V f' 1 P, ..115'Z'? ' ip - .f -.ilflgi 3 2 'itiiaig . . 9252?-: -Ql,ii :112.1a'11--'zliiii 4 '1Z jf-v----, '3::23L vL:'::- . .- Co-Art Editor of Olean. ERMA s. LOEB Oley. R. D. 1 Quiet, yet fun-loving classmate . . . expert :flower gardener . . . ready for all sports . . . cannot eat lima beans . . . responds to Butch sometimes and Labie other times . . . has an envied olive complexion . . . hails her pals with, Hey Kid! . . . contented when collecting photographs . . . ambition-Stenographer. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2 . . . Camp Fire Girls 3 . . . Dramatic Club 4 . . . Basketball 2, 3, 4. '27 'W' ll' with -,uw uw53i,d ww iw uf we 1 v ,..,.,y .Y --Y -A.,-Y W Y iii. .W . '- .ft fftsfpm w ' W H' :W is isiffi , w. eff-my f IDA E. MAST Oley, R. D. 1 One of the more quiet and serious members of our class . . . has a good sense oi humor . . . sincere in her studies . . . sleighing is appealing to her . . . back seat drivers annoy her . . . answers to the call of Beth . . . finds joy in her hobby of collecting poems . . . we find her most common expression is Do say . . . ambition- Stenographer. Activities: Home Economics Club 3, 4. ERNEST REICHERT Landis Store Quiet and reserved . . . always willing to be helpful . . . likes to travel and attend the movies . . . hates work- ing late at night . . . detests the very sight of hot pepper . . . Mandus loves to skate . . . uses his car for many school activities . . . ambition-Business. Activities: Future Farmers of America, 2, 3, Vice President 4 . . . Business Stafl of Olean. THELMA B. REICHERT Oley, R. D. 1 Seldom found in an irritated mood . . . usually very quiet . . . enjoys all sports . . . appreciates the finer type of music . . . detests being called Selma . . . abhors pushing a bicycle up hill . . . greets her friends with, Hi, kid . . . ambition-Nursing Profession. Activities: Home Economics Club 1, 2, Vice President 3, 4 . . . Hockey 4 , . H. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Business Staff of Olean. 28 DORA E. REIDER Oley. R. D. 1 Ever ready lor fun . . . possessor ot a hearty laugh and good humor . . . a real Babe Ruth in softball . . .enjoys all sports . . . cannot endure tomatoes . . . likes to say I can't do it but then tinds she can . . . better known as Lefty . . . ambition-Industry. Activities: Home Economics Club 2 . . . Camp Fire Girls 3. 4 . . . Hockey 4 . . . Track 4. IAMES B. REIDER Oley Calm personality . . . partial to fun . . . has no desire to waste energy . . . great interest lies in trapping and bicycling . . . finds greatest enjoyment in bowling . . . can see no reason for art . . . has no use for long assignments . . . suits perfectly to his nickname of Slim . . . enjoys his hobbies of driving old cars and collecting rare coins . . . ambition-Scientific Farming. EDITH M. REITNAUER 402 East Main Street Fleetwood Tiny possessor of a lovely head oi clark curly hair . . . always neatly dressed . . . can get ready to go skating or to a movie in no time at all . . . easily can do without opera or jazz music . . . expresses artistic talents by sewing . . . nickname- Edie . . . ambition-Industry. Activities: Home Economics Club 1, 2 . . . Camp Fire Girls, Scribe 3, 4. Z9 w- ., er Q . , li., ju! me nt 'S It J 5: ,. 'x ut' -ll H, ,. ,wh H1jQ v '- X a , 5' Ve, it t i BETTY L. RHOADS Oley Good natured . . . adds a pleasing voice to any musical group . . . put chocolate ice cream before her and she is contented . . . likes the movies . . . anything requiring patience is lett above by Betty . . . no banana splits for her . . . has roller skating as her hobby . . . ambition-Music. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4 . . . Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 . . Basketball 2, 3. CLIFFORD M. SHADE, lr. Box 52, Oley Stolward and robust possessor of dark wavy hair . . . implies a fancy for blondes and sports . . . abominates symphony music and opera . . . Clift's favorite hobby is following major league baseball . . . arnbition-Scien- tific Farmer. Activities: Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Track l . . . Soccer 2 . . . Baseball 3, 4. DONALD A. SNYDER Fleetwood, R. D. 1 Carefree and accommodating . . . is always seen eating potato chips after school . . . has more studies than classes . . . likes outdoor sports . . . egotistical people bore him . . . Sneezy likes building airplane models . . . ambition-Air Transportation Pilot. Activities: Health Club, 1, 2 . . . Press 3, 4 . . . Soccer l, 2, 3 . . . Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . Track 2, 3, -4 . . . Cross Country Z . . . Orchestra 4 . . . Band 2, 3, 4 . . Photography staff oi Olean. 30 ig: x, HAROLD S. WIEST A Oley . . . the engineering world holds his career. Steps In Achieving The Torch of Freedom Since the beginning of time man's chief aim was to be free from care, sorrow, undue familiarity, unjust criticism and slander, wearying convention- ality and last of all to be free from fear. We, as a class, have experienced honors of war, and the absence of certain fellow classmates within the past three years. In our journey through high school we have passed through many stages in our personal struggles for individual freedoms. Striving for a Lighthouse of Knowledge , we began our freshman year. Slightly bewildered but nevertheless eager, we began to strive for ultimate goals. Yes, we had many joys, sorrows, and a great deal of formidable obstacles to overcome, but all was accomplished. To some of us it meant the beginning of a new journey: to others, it meant merely a continuation of drudgery. Our fears were unfounded. The year was soon completed and now having formed new friendships and better under- standings we journeyed onward. On the trail, seeking a new path, We came to the Lighthouse of Progress . Here, we entered our sophomore year, full of unseen activities, audacity and annihilation. Having done a fairly good job as freshmen students, we now felt we could annihilate the present freshman class, and become more powerful. We had the pleasure of journeying to the Harrisburg Farm Show. Shortly afterwards restrictions were placed on traveling, and then came rationing. Roller skating parties seemed to attract the individual attention of all, and 31 Pattern of a good trombone player . . . works quietly . . . always cooperative . . . has a preference for bowling . . . abhors poetry and salesmen . . is well versed in his hobby of carpentry . . . pet expression Crazy like a loon . . . is known better to his classmates as Beefy Activities: Art Club 1 . . . Future Farmers of America 2, 3, Treasurer 4 . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Orchestra throughout the year were very popular. The year rapidly drew to a close, and after a week of nervous tension and examination, we left our friends to spend a short summer vacation. ' Achieving and progressing toward a third lighthouse, we gained a firm stand. As members of the junior class we made acquaintances with several new faces among our number, while a few of our familiar friends had disappeared. Some had embarked upon the sea of life: others dissatisfied with the decision of the faculty, entered into other halls of learning. This year our branches were exceedingly interesting and we soon became proficient in our own way. Bringing to mind the many little incidents con- nected with the members of our class would indeed be an endless proposition to encounter, but it seems almost necessary to speak a few words concerning our radio broadcast, our essay contests and our good posture week, for all brought excitement and sometimes provoked laughter. Spring brought along with it the new thrill of collecting salvage, and purchasing war stamps. Viewing the heights from the tower of the last lighthouse, we entered our senior year. A new type of dignity in our personalities seemed evident. Yes, we had now approached the final lighthouse of freedom. Unpredictable happenings were taking place daily: some to our amusement, others to our sorrow. Friend- ship grew stronger, dislikes greater and self interest grew less. Class parties were frequent and basketball games a star attraction. But now the end of our high school days is fast drawing to a close, and it is necessary that we draw on our ultra ambitions, so that we may prove ourselves worthy of the honor that is soon to be bestowed upon us. In a few days the place to us now so dear will have almost faded from our memories and we will be fighting the battle with the world at large: some are going to college, others into the service of our country, and still others into various walks of life. As we leave our Alma Mater, we leave determined that whatever fate holds in store, we shall face it manfully. But let us not forget the past. All ages have lived and labored for us. The mighty stream of progress, though fed by many tributary waters and hidden springs, derives something of its force from the earlier currents which leap and sparkle in distant mountain recesses over precipices, and beneath the shade of the primeval forest. The lighthouse of freedom in the future is a promise chasing away the darkness of night, and exposing the hideous forms of slavery, of war, of wrong, Which must be hated as soon as they are clearly seen. When we therefore say farewell, let it be with hope and confidence knowing we have done our best. 32 CLASSES 0 O 0 c - ff Q,Qr,gJjyf9 L fg '-f.Qff J XC f' 3 S 57 V l S,,x,fff-M73 ST'---5 AM 4 NA-SX .A 'X MMA MWMMSV A-FYX' -x Ak NX IUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President William Christmcxn Vice President Harold Hoppes Secretary Betty Sittler Treasurer Harold Wegmcm SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President Frederick Enoch Vice President Karl Link Secretary Harold Rothenberger Treasurer Iames Deysher FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President Richard Fox Vice President Ray Clauser Secretary George Christman Treasurer Naomi Must ELEVENTH GRADE Composed of 39 members . . . letter men Chuck Kline, Bill Christman, and Ierry Dalton contributed their skill to the varsity basketball team . . . intramural basketball championship was carried away by the junior boys . . . the baseball squad is also well represented . . . sales of war bonds and stamps amounted to 56,200 . . . champion salesman was William Christman, selling 551,145 . . . they topped the waste paper drive with 5,012 pounds through the combined efforts of Richard Aulenbach, Marlin Bowers, William Kline. Harold Lorah, and Harold Haas . . . champion tin cannoneer was Alice Louise Dorn . . . many of its members are prominent in the school musical organizations. First row. left to right: Fern Long. lane Levan, Fern Boyer, Harold Wegman, Harold Hoppes, William Christman, Betty Sittler, Ruth Drumheller, Rosa lean Reitnouer, Thelma Deysher. Second row: Betty Haier, Susan DeTurck, Anna Dundore, Ethel Clauser, Ida Kelchner, Mabel Hassler, Ruth Anna Mast, Alice Louise Dorn, Dorothy Hartman, Mrs. Geiss. Third row: Maurice deTurck. Gerald Dalton. Marlin Bowers, William Kline, Harold Haas, Richard Aulenbach, Iames Dragan, Earl Brumbach, Kenneth Cleaver. Fourth row: Linwood Fitzgerald, Leroy Wentzel, Harold Winter, Eugene Reider, Richard Peifer, Bob Peter, Carl Essig, Harold Lorah, Harold Manwiller. TENTH GRADE Composed of 28 members . . . ranked third in the paper salvage drive with 1,577 pounds . . . sewing and Red Cross work fascinates the girls . . . farm mechanics interests the boys . . . purchased a total oi 3455.05 worth of war stamps and bonds . . . collected 295 tin cans . . . has future varsity members for basketball . . . promising young track athletes. First row. left to right: Naomi Loeb, Olive Fisher, Laura Fisher, Harold Rothenberger, Carl Link, Frederick Enoch, Iames Deysher, Marian Rohrbach, Arlene Hess, Virginia Reichert. Second row: Ellen Angstadt, Fern DeTurck, Grace Hassler, Erma Hoch, Fern Stitzer, Mary lane Schaeiier, Alma Bieber. Miss DeTurck. Third row: Harold Eddinger, Raymond Haier, Donald Levengood, Gordon Yorgey, Kenneth Daniels, Frederick Kegerise, Paul Houp. Robert Wentzel. Earl Seidel. NINTH GRADE Composed oi 48 students . . . largest class in the high school . . . top magazine sellers, with Betty Angstadt as an outstanding saleslady . . . active and surpassing upper classmen in basketball . . . champions of intramural sports . . . bought 5781.95 worth of war stamps and bonds . . . collected 1,961 tin cans . . . salvaged 1,109 pounds of paper. First row, left to right: Elsie Correll, Sara lane Aulenbach, Arlene Schey, George Christman, Ray Clauser. Richard Fox, Naomi Mast, Grace Drumheller. Rita Lendacki, Iewel Boltz. Second row: Miss Callisto. Betty Angstadt, Arlene Moyer. Emma Mae Rhoads, Edith Troxel, Betty Hetrick, Betty Reitsnyder. Esther Reider, Mabel Levengood, Betty Readinger, Doris Kline, Anna Berndt, Mr. Knecht. Third row: Mrs. Eberly, Stuart Mathias, Abraham Keller, Mary Ellen Clouser, Eleanor Hoch, Martha Yorgey, Iune Ritter, Mae Noll. Ruth Hartline, Dorothy Dietrich, Fern Reiisnyder, Iohn Loeb. Paul Hartman. Fourth row: Theodore Snyder, Iohn Bauder, Roy Hetrick, Ernest Shane, Miles Reitnouer, Henry Wagner, Iames Stocking, Daniel Schaefier, Henry DeTurck, Earl Renninger. 35 EIGHTH GRADE Composed of 37 members . . . having 9 members in the band . . . active in all sports, with quite a number of promising young varsity players . . . out- standing dramatic ability . . . furnished liveliest cheerleader . . . purchased 3472.40 worth of war stamps and bonds . . . collected 767 tin cans . . . salvaged 1,184 pounds ot paper . . . assisted in apple and tomato picking. First row, lett to right: Helen Brumbach, Freda Peifer, Doris Rhoads, Ruth Wagner, Virginia Snyder, Iames Fox, Shirley Kline, Anna Mae Dunn, Clara Ford, Marie Seidt. Second row: Miss Miller,VFern Angstadt, Mabel Haas, Iune Reinert, Mary lane Ford, Deborah Hater, Mary Lee Ingrurn, Leah Reilsnyder, Miriam Hartman, Betty Reinert, lean Wolford, Mr. Heftley. Third row: Mr. Rothenberger, William Hetiley, Iacob Hartz, Helen Schollenberger, Ruth Fisher. Vivian Weidner, Alice Hartline. Harold Reider, Wilhelm Roscher, Melvin Angstadt. Fourth row: Francis Brungard, Albert Mast, Kenneth Hertzog, Harold Hater, Raymond Rohrbach, Marvin Yoder, Reynold Miller, David Drumheller. SEVENTH GRADE Composed of 32 members . . . boys are greatly interested in the Boys' Leaders Club . . . a great majority of the girls compose the Art Club . . . Softball seems to be their favorite sport . . . very active in the war effort . . . collected 2,111 tin cans . . . sold 36363.60 worth of war stamps and bonds . . . salvaged 1,702 pounds of paper . . . have outstanding musicians. First row, left to right: Gloria Diehl, Lottie Trout, Peggy Ann Von Dohren, Richard Moyer, Alvin Dundore, Ioseph Hoover, Betty Dierolf, DeEtta Kline, Darline Miller, Eunice Lengel. Second row: Miss Berger, Miss Cox, William Angstadt, Betty Angstadt, Lydia Himmelberger, Hilda May Bower, Mildred Brungard, Gloria Miller, Emma Mae Warmer, Grace Reiisnyder, Mary Ellen Sittler, Bruce Bieber, Miss Kutz. Third row: Charles Wentzel, Iarnes Kline, Raymond Mast, Lindbergh Gechter, George Miller, Ray Stumhoter, Harry Lorah, Donald Schaeffer, Harold Haas. 36 EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS President James Fox Vice President Shirley Kline Secretary Virginia Snyder Treasurer Ruth Wagner SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS President Richard Moyer Vice President Ioseph Hoover Secretary Alvin Dundore Treasurer Betty Dieroli HIGHLIGHTS OF PERSONALITY SENIOR BEQUEST Iune Angstadt Betty Aulenbach Eleanor Baum Edmund Bixler Charles Brumbach Marguerite Clauser Iean Clouser Ieanette DeTurck Rhea Eddinger Robert Enoch Bettye Fisher Carl Gift Robert Gitt Virginia Glasser Kathryn Haier Mary Haier Earl Hartman Lena Hartz Carl Herzog Ralph Hill Robert Hoover lane Howard Edward Ianiszewski Ray Kauffman Cyril Lendacl-ri Pauline Levengood Erma Loeb lda Mast Ernest Reichert Thelma Reichert Dora Reider Iames Reider Betty Rhoads Edith Reitnauer Clifford Shade Donald Snyder Harold Wiest PERSON ALITY TRAIT Titian hair athletic ability giggle introversion mechanical ability diminutiveness scholarly ability blue eyes dark complexion sense of humor horse laugh indifference height musical ability height graceful movements stick-to-it-tiveness courteous manner ability to get teachers oft the subject demureness blonde hair changing hair styles studiousness love of symphonies cold wave copperlighted hair dark eyes seriousness tall stature placidness masculinity lacking interest in sp tardiness sewing ability talkativeness carefree manner deep voice 0l'lS LEGATEE Fern Long Susan DeTurck lane Levan Maurice deTurck Leroy Wentzel Rosa lean Reitnouer Mabel Hassler Fern Boyer Anna Dundore Richard Peiier Ruth Anna Mast Betty Sittler William Kline Ethel Clauser Betty Haier Dorothy Hetrick Donald Sterner Iames Dragan Alice Louise Dorn Richard Aulenbach William Christman Ruth Drumheller Eugene Reicler Harold Haas Harold Lorah Ida Kelchner Betty Hafer Gerald Dalton Harold Manwiller Anna Dundore Bob Peter William Kline Earl Brumbach Betty Sittler Harold Winter Harold Hoppes Harold Wegman Executors: Carl Essig, Linwood Fitzgerald, Dorothy Hartman, Thelma Deysher, Kenneth Cleaver Marlin Bowers, Signed and witness this seventeenth day of April, 1944. 38 The Class of '44 AN Every Thursday morning under the direction of Miss Margaret A. Cox, the band spends one hour diligently rehearsing in order to be ready for any engagements that may be scheduled. The first of these was a parade in Fleetwood. On November 14, the band paraded in Reading to honor the Boy Scouts' Anniversary. The following assignment was given the band on November 21, where in the spirit of reverence and dedication the band played at the unveiling of the Oley honor roll. On New Year's Day, as is customary every year, the band marched through Oley issuing in the New Year. As a reward for their efforts, the people generously donated 579.06 which was added to the band fund. A high spot in every year for the band is the concert. This year's concert was given on April Z7 after many weeks of practice. May every opportunity for success be given to this ambitious group of musicians. First row, left to right: Ioseph Hoover, Fern Reifsnyder, Ellen Angstadt, Alice Louise Dorn, Pauline Levengood, Harold Rothenberger, Robert Hoover, Kenneth Hertzog, Shirley Kline, lean Wolford, Vivian Weidner, Betty DeTurclc. Second row: Mary Lee Ingrum, Robert Enoch, Charles Wentzel, Richard Schlegel, Alma Bieber, Fern Boyer. Iames Deysher, Ray Kauffman, Doris Rhoads, Mary Hater, Naomi Loeb, William Heftley, Miss Cox. Third row: Eleanor Baum, Harold Eddinger, Olive Fisher, Virginia Reichert, Marvin Yoder. Maurice deTurck, Ray Clouser, Alvin Dundore, Francis Brungard, Eleanor Hoch, Leroy Howard. Fourth row: Donald Snyder, Ernest Shane, Raymond Rohrbach, Edmund Bixler, Miles Reitnouer, Frederick Enoch, Harold Vviest. Bob Peter, Harold Wegman. GRCHESTRA Although special mention is seldom made about the orchestra, it still remains a tact that if the pupils were to file into assembly and find that the orchestra and Miss Margaret Cox, our director, were not present it would create quite a disturbance as to what had happened. Beside playing for the assemblies the orchestra presented special programs on several occasions. The first of these was the re-dedication of the school building on November 5. On February 25 when Oley played host to the panel members from Boyertown and Birdsboro, the orchestra supplemented the program with several selections. The class play also found the orchestra assembled to render selections between the acts. Soon after this event the orchestra was included in the concert given on April 27. On May 1 the orchestra played for a dinner meeting of the Lions Club. The last showing of the orchestra every year is commencement. This year was no exception and the orchestra gave a performance worthy of its reputation. Seated, left to right: Erma Hoch, Kathryn Hater, Anna Dundore, Eleanor Baum, Richard Aulenbach, lean Clouser, Robert Enoch, Harold Rothenberger, Robert Hoover, Fern Reifsnyder, Ellen Angstadt, Fern Boyer, Iames Deysher, Ray Kauffman, Edmund Bixler, Frederick Enoch, Gloria Diehl. Harold Wiest, Donald Snyder. Standing: Charles Wentzel, Eleanor Baum, Richard Peifer, Ioseph Hoover, Hilda May Bower, Darline Miller, Betty Rhoads, Mary Hafer, Doris Fthoads, Naomi Loeb, William Heffley, Maurice deTurck, Olive Fisher, Miss Cox, Virginia Glasser, Pauline Levengood. Missing: Gloria Miller, Bob Peter. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club is an organization for those interested in vocal music. This year the club consisted of fourteen members from seventh to twelfth grade. With Miss Cox, as the instructor, it became an all girls' glee club. They sang popular and classical music. All music was arranged for three part harmony. Among their favorite songs were the Cradle Song by Kreisler, Beautiful Dreamer by Foster, and Morning by Oley Speaks. Throughout the year the glee club participated in assemblies. For the Christmas assembly they sang Carol of the Russian Chi1dren and Manger Lullaby . Later, they took part in the annual concert of the band and orchestra. Seated, left to right: Virginia Glasser, Miss Cox. Standing: Doris Rhoads, Ruth Behm, Fern Boyer, Mary Lee Ingrum, Anna Mae Dunn, Betty Rhoads, Anna Dundore, Vivian Shade. 49 PRESS CLUB The sole purpose ot the Press Club is to instill in the person a knowledge of journalism, an experience in the field of writing, and other jobs peculiar to the realm of journalism. The Speak-O-Link is the practical application by students of the various principles which they have learned. The paper which is published monthly contains the news ot the school and town. Interviewing people becomes a daily task of a reporter, and gives him excellent experience. Evaluations and criticisms by journalistic organizations are given each year, thus enabling the staff to try to improve the school paper. Seated, leit to right: Ruth Anna Mast, Lena Hartz, Iune Angstadt, Iean Clouser, Ieanette DeTurclc, Rita Lendacki, Betty Angstadt. Standing: Henry DeTurcl-r, Richard Fox, Fern Reiisnyder, Maurice deTurck, Mary Ellen Clouser, Ray Kauttman, Mrs. Eberly, Kenneth Cleaver, Helen Brumbach, Harold Rothenberger, Virginia Reichert, Frederick Enoch, Donald Snyder, Kathryn Haier, Erma Hoch. SCIENCE CLUB This year the Science Club went on several lield trips on which they collected leaves peculiar to the Oley Valley. The leaves were carefully mounted, and put on exhibition. As a second undertaking, they periormed individual experiments concerning their environment. Elec- tricity and telegraphy were important factors in later experiments. Left to right: Mr. Heftley, Francis Brungard, William Heftley, David Drumheller, Iacob Hartz, Wilhelm Roscher, Albert Mast. DRAMATIC CLUB This newly formed club was organized to further develop the ability oi the dramatically inclined students. Our first activity was to present an assembly program, Betty's Paris Hat , in which all members of the club participated. Later in the year we presented two short skits, Pa Has a Fit and The Superstitious Maid for the entertainment of the Home Economics Club. During the club periods, different members present and dramatize short skits which are criticized by everyone. Current plays and movies are also discussed with a critical eye. With an encouraged and hopetul eye to the future, we look forward to a bigger and better dramatics club which will give to students a chance to prove their natural dramatic ability. First row, lett to right: Miss Callisto, Fern Stitzer, Pauline Levengood, Ellen Angstadt, Virginia Snyder. Second row: Mary Hater. Iane Howard. Fern Long. Ruth Wagner, Erma Loeb. 50 PRESS CLUB OFFICERS Co-editors Iecm Clouser Curl Herzog Headline editor Iune Angstcrdt Alumni editor Fem Reitsnyder Copy Editor Lena Hartz Ruth Annu Mast Feature editor Alma Bieber SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS President Wilhelm Roscher Vice President William Hefiley Secretary-Treasurer Frcrncis Brungcrrd DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS President Pauline Levengood Vice President Fern Long Secretary-Treasurer Ellen Angstcldt HOME ECONOMICS CLUB OFFICERS President Marguerite Clcxuser Vice President Thelma Reichert Secretary Ethel Clauser Treasurer Grace Hczssler FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS President Robert Enoch Vice President Ernest Reichert Secretary Robert Hoover Treasurer Hcxrold Wiest CAMP FIRE GIRLS OFFICERS President Betty Aulenbach Vice President Iune Levcm Secretary Rosa lean Reitnouer Treasurer Ruth Drumheller Scribe Edith Reitnauer HCDME ECONOMICS CLUB The present Home Economics Club is a member of the American Home Economics Association and the Pennsylvania Home Economics Association. Any girl taking home economics in the school is eligible for membership. This year membership numbered twenty-seven. Members do not pay dues, but earn the money for affiliation through some type of group project. Through its operation the organization aims to promote pleasant, wholesome social affairs, develop team work. and friendship, stimulate interest in hobbies and wise use of leisure time, and foster high ideals of an appreciation of home life. This year the club has done a great deal toward the war effort by making place cards, menu covers for army hospitals. They also collected material for lap robes which they made to be used by wounded soldiers on wheel chairs. All the members participated in a judging contest which was held between the members of the club themselves. In this contest each one made some kind of embroidery. First row, left to right: Mary lane Schaeffer, Marion Hohrbach, Ida Mast, Ethel Clauser, Marguerite Clauser, Thelma Reichert, Susan DeTurck, Laura Fisher. Second row: Miss Kutz, lune Bitter, Naomi Mast, Betty Dierolt, Miriam Hartman, Lottie Trout, Shirley Kline, Freda Peifer. Third row: Helen Schollenberger, Alice Hartman, Deborah Hater, Fern Angstadt, Betty Reinert, Eleanor Hoch. FUTURE FARMERS CLUB The Future Farmers is a national organization that reaches from Washington to Puerto Rico. It divided itself into-state, county, local chapters. Our chief accomplishment in our local club this past year was the sale of seeds. Meetings were held every other Friday, with our main object to train the boys in agricultural leadership. A point system has been devised to determine each year who did the most for his club. The senior boy with the most points for his four years receives an award. First row, left to right: Abraham Keller, Bruce Reifsnyder, Clifford Shade, Harold Wiest, Ernest Heichert, Robert Enoch, Cyril Lendacki, Robert Hoover, Stuart Mathias. Second row: Mr. Sleppy, Fredrick Kegerise, Henry Wagner, Gordon Yorgey, Ernest Shane, Iames Stocking, Roy Hetrick, Miles Reitnouer, Daniel Schaeffer. Mr. Rothenberger. Third row: Harold Eddinger, Frederick Enoch, Harold Rothenberger, Carl Essig, Paul Houp, Carl Link, Iohn Loeb. CAMP FIRE GIRLS Planned especially for your leisure time, Camp Fire aims to improve your personality and home. The health giving qualities of quiet, fresh air, and sunshine and the happiness and friendship that exists in the world of nature form a background by which girls through a program ot Work, Health and Love strive to obey the Law: Seek Beauty, Give Service, Pursue Knowledge, Be Trustworthy, Hold on to Health, Glorify Work, Be Happy. This is not only a design for living but will help you make a contribution to the world in which you live. This year the activities were manifold because the time demanded it. Among the most outstanding were the following: equipping each girl with a service costume, selling Christmas cards. collecting for infantile paralysis fund, and Russian War Relief. A book of war stamps was forwarded to New York headquarters as a contribution to the ambulance plane fund. Each girl is planning to advance in rank, which will be awarded at the Berks County Grand Council Fire. Everyone is enthusiastic to spend some time at the county summer camp. Seated, left to right: Edith Reitnauer, Ruth Drumheller, Iane Levan, Betty Aulenbach, Rosa lean Reitnouer, Betty Hetrick, lean Wolford. Standing: Mabel Levengood, Grace Drumheller, Iewel Boltz, Mrs. Geiss, Mae Noll, Dora Reider. 53 GI RLS' LEADERS CLUB In order to keep up the standards of the Leaders Club, this year the Club was limited to 25 members. Aiter each short business meeting, the girls usually spent the rest oi the club period engaged in various sports in season. Hockey, basketball, table tennis, volleyball, softball, track and iield athletics were among the various sports. The table tennis. and track and field tournaments were organized and conducted by the Leaders Club in the various classes. They also contributed to the Russian War Relief and the Red Cross. At the close ol each sport season the equipment was assembled, and prepared Calor use for the following year. Locker room iurniture was also remodeled and restored by the club. Aims of the Leaders Club are as follows: good sportsmanship, develop good health habits, iairplay, and leadership. First row, left to right: Naomi Loeb, Olive Fisher, Ida Kelchner, Betty Hater, Eleanor Baum, Bettye Fisher, Rhea Eddinger, Elsie Correll, Thelma Deysher, Fern DeTurck. Second row: Miss Meyers, Vivian Weidner, Iune Heinert, Anna Berndt, Doris Kline, Esther Reider, Sara lane Aulenbach, Emma Mae Rhoads, Arlene Moyer, Clara Ford, Ruth Hartline, Dorothy Dietrich, Mary lane Ford. BOYS' LEADERS CLUB This organization with a membership oi thirty-five is sponsored and supervised under the direction ot the boys' physical educational director, and is open to all boys in the high school. The main interests of the club are: to promote better sportsmanship, develop a general underslanding of rules and regulations of games in the field ot sports. A few of the games in which the boys participated during the year were: soccer, softball, basketball, and football. The younger members preierred basektball while the older boys placed baseball as their favorite sport. First row, left to right: Harold Hoppes. Gerald Dal'on, George Miller, Richard Aulenbach, William Christman, William Kline, Eugene Reider, Iames Deysher, Harold Haas, Harold Lorah, Second row: Iames Kline, Harry Lorah, Kenneth Hertzog, Theodore Snyder, Earl Hartman, George Christman, Harold Haier, Ray Clauser, Earl Renninger, Mr. Knecht. Third row: William Angstadt, Charles Wentzel, Harold Haas, Donald Schaeffer, Harold Reider, Richard Moyer, Ioseph Hoover, Alvin Dundore. RT LUB The twenty members of the Art Club have centered their attention on a large and interesting project, the planning, construction and presentation of a marionette show, Hansel and Gretel . During any club period, art club members could be tound busily working at the construction ot marionette heads, bodies, the designing and construction of a stage, curtains and scenery. Various properties, the clothing of the dolls, stringing the marionettes gave the members additional pleasure. Finally the manipulation ot the controls intrigued the members and much practice was necessary before the final presentation of the show in assembly. Seated, lett to right: DeEtta Kline, Arlene Schey, Arlene Hess, Dorothy Hartman, Betty Sittler, Bob Peter, Gloria Diehl, Hilda May Bower. Standing: Miss Berger, Marvin Yoder, Raymond Rohrbach, Grace Reitsnyder, Darline Miller, Betty Angstadt, Eunice Lengel, Mary Ellen Sittler, Mildred Brungard, Peggy Ann Von Dohren, Martha Yorgey, Ruth Fisher. 54 GIRLS' LEADERS CLUB CFFICERS President Bettye Fisher Vice President Rhea Eddlnger Secreiary Eleanor Baum Treasurer Belly Haier BOYS' LEADERS CLUB CFI-'ICI-IRS Presiden! William Kline Vice President William Chris Zman Secretary-Treasurer Eugene Reider ART CLUB OFFICERS Presidenl Betty Sittler Vice President Arlene Hess Treasurer Dorothy Hartman lib. aa 1 Mary Haier Pauline Levengooa Erma Loeb Bettye Fisher Carl Herzog Betty Rhoads Edmund Bixler , Eleanor Baum Iune Angstadt Ernest Reichert Robert Hoover Thelma Reichert Kathryn Haier Hay Kauffman Marguerite Clause Harold Wiest Edith Reitnauer Jeanette DeTurck Donald Snyder Virginia Glasser Carl Gift Cyril Lendacki Clifford Shade lane Howard Rhea Eddinqer Robert Enoch Ida Mast Dora Helder Ralph Hill lean Clouser Iames Reider Earl Hartman BRIGHTSPOTS OF THE YE R SEPTEMBER 7-School opens. Seniors are sighing over their last first day. 8-Dora Reider looks forward to the last day of school. 10-Seniors organize a plan to take over underclassmen. Their plan backfires! 17-We hear a most exciting lecture on Constitution Day and work our fingers to the bone taking notes. 28- Pistol Packin' Mamma is initiated by us into the school. OCTOBER 5-Robert Enoch leads a huge gang in trapping flies to aid the meat shortage. 7-Ernest Reichert fumigates his locker to keep bookworms out. 10-Mr. Stauffer models class hats. Seniors are disillusioned. 16-The senior smile breaks camera for Mr. Fritz. 26- Sox Lendacki hurts his toe kicking at a football, but hitting a stone instead. Girls apply first aid. 29-Seniors have Ha1lowe'en Party at school. Corn flew through the air in more than one way. NOVEMBER 1-Boys still hunt lor rabbits! 5-School is re-dedicated. We wonder why? 11-Iune Angstadt, Betty Aulenbach make first hockey goals of the season. 12-Seniors conduct rest camps to recuperate from a tremendous success of magazine sales. 21-Seniors go to church wearing imitations of Betty's Paris Hat introduced in Miss Callisto's assembly. Z9-Upon being interviewed, Donald Snyder looking fresh as a daisy replied. I didn't have a date last night. The line was busy. DECEMBER 3-The girls' sweatshop flocker rooml was cleared of all diners. ll-Miss DeTurck asks Carl Gift for a ride in his open air taxi. 17-Girls' basketball team begins winning streak. Boys are already green with envy. 20-Seniors send belated letters to Santa Claus . 24-Seniors begin well earned vacationf?J. Reports were that they were overworked according to the Child Labor Act. IANUARY 3-Carl Herzog arrives with his list from Santa Claus on How to Fool a Teacher. 7-Tin Can Day. The seniors exert themselves with the total of two cans. 10-Bettye Fisher breaks her resolution not to corrupt her cronies in Latin class. 17-Seniors study for mid-year exams. 28-Eleanor Baum sees in school paper that her name means light . She decides she is dangerous in a blackout. Only solution-stay at home. FEBRUARY 3-4-Everyone studies in anticipation of Dr. Kemp's visit. 9-Invention of an air cushion has been started after the senior roller skating party. 22-Debaters decide to give speeches before Congress. They must learn them first, however. 25-Flash! Hungry student from Boyertown eats 12 sandwiches at Mr. Stauffer's after debate party. MARCH 1-Debators give up idea of going to Congress. Settle for Woman's Club instead. 3-Senior boys decide to become press agents for blues singer heard in assembly. 10- Cliff Shade gives a soap-box speech on why he likes Sinatra. Are we Kidding? 31-Everyone waves good-bye to Carl Herzog and Charles Brumbach and wishes them Happy Landings . APRIL 4-Harold Wiest's imitation of President Roosevelt was greatly enjoyed. Harold is already the dark horse nominee for president out oi the senior class. ll-Seniors look forward to final class play practice tomorrow night. 13-The audience's enthusiasm over Robert Gloria Lovely Enoch has caused him to enter his name in the Miss America contest next year. 17-Debaters entertain Lions Club. 18-Oley scrubs Fleetwood in first baseball game 9-4. 28-Cotton plugs are removed after band concert. MAY 1-Lions Club Charter Night. Waitresses decide to become dancers. 15-Commencement speakers are in a trance studying speeches. 21-Baccalaureate services. 22-Seniors find they enjoy last final examinations. 26-Commencement. Good-bye to all teachers and friends. 57 ,rw 5'-A A NU ol ...f- -vw' LUM I IN SERVICE I' Discharged ' Missing in Action Total-130 1924 Beulah N. Knabb 1925 Lillian M. DeTurclr Otto H. Fisher Theodore B. Knecht 1926 Carl B. Clouser Henry K. Reitnouer 1927 Abner R. Bieber Curtis S. Haier 1929 Arthur H. Hoffmaster 1930 Iohn Hinlcle Wayne N. Lorah Tlohn M. Minker 1931 Ernest S. De'1'urck Willard S. Fisher Earl S. Haier Allred S. Knabb Alfred Moyer 1932 Elmer C. Dengler 'I'LeRoy C. Dengler Clarence Griesemer Cathryn S. Reiff 1933 Herbert Dalton Ir. Ernest Weidner 1934 Leon R. Eddinger Russell W. Haas Walter K. Hertzog Horace Rohrbach 1935 Howard R. Brown Nevin Brumbach Paul A. Conrad Roy S. DeTurck Ralph H. Hess l'Paul H. Hottmaster Eli Prutzman 1936 Carl W. Brumbach Leon Drumheller Ralph R. Eddinger Raymond M. Gift Eli K. Hoch Carl A. Hofirnan Geraldine A. Houp Helen Mazur Nelson Moyer Bruce F. Quaintance 1937 Raymond B. Bower C. Harold Hartline Henry S. Huey Earl R. Impink Edmund M. Lendacki Norman P. Shaaber 1938 Helen C. Aulenbach Charles Y. Berger Guy R. Bryan George Bucher! Newton H. Correll. Ir. Loretta Dunn Howell William Fisher Pere C. Lehman 1939 Iohn L. Bertolet Horace F. Cleaver Harold E. Homan Francis Lendacki Donald D. Roth Herbert C. Seidel William I. Shane Iohn S. Snyder 1940 Morris F. Auciello Roger W. Dalton Donald D. Dragan Robert S. Dragan Ioseph H. Hater 'Frank Ianiszewski Robert Levan Harold F. Link Edward F. Lorah Merrill R. Moyer William Oberholtzer Sarah E. Rhoads Howard I. Schaeffer, Ir. Leon M. Stapleton Marion W. Yoder . 60 1941 Dorothy M. Aulenbach Harold Conrad Paul W. Fretz Henry C. Gerth Ralph D. Gilt ?'Edwin W. Griesemer Grant D. Kegerise Howard Manmiller Frederick E. Seidt 1942 Arthur E. Baer Bruce B. Clouser Iohn L. Clouser Barry E. DeLong Alvin B. deTurck Iohn R. Evans Walter M. Gift Walter H. Haas Wesley R. Kegerise Ierome P. Lendacki K. George Reitnouer Charles A. Robertson Eugene F. Snyder. Ir. Roy F. Snyder William W. Sterner 1943 Harold P. DeTurck Earl L. Gilt Paul H. Hassler Earle S. Hughes Eugene Y. Keel-in Linwood G. Lorah Lewis S. Minninger Iohn L. Noll I. King Pleacher Owen S. Prutzman Eugene W. Readinger Calvin I. Seidel Ralph E. Trout Levi M. Wegman 1944 Charles L. Brumbach Carl S. Herzog Faculty Robert I. Barber Herbert L, Erb Myron H. Hammes Alired S. Knabb Harold Krevsky Forrest R. Schaeffer Wayne Wessner Iohn R. Zubler P TRO LIT Edna W. Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Kinsey Ralph E. Sleppy Minerva Oswald N. Marjorie Kutz Ellen Angstadt Newton W. Geiss Edna D. Geiss Marie H. DeTurck Mary Alice Kutz Carmela Callisto Woodrow I. Rothenberger Willi H. DeTurck Florence Brunner Margaret A. Cox F. H. Staufier Verna A. Staufier Kathryn M. Berger Donald A. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Clauser Mr. and Mrs. Monroe DeTurck Mr. and Mrs. William Bemdt Leona Berndt Anna Berndt Marie Levengood Cyril Lendacki Mr. and Mrs. Iacob G. Keehn Mrs. Anna H. Clouser Mrs. Mary R. Hartman Deborah N. Haier Vivian G. Weidner Shorley L. Kline M. Blanche Eberly Arthur Reifsnyder Ferne Reifsnyder Rita Lendacki Betty V. Miller Alice Louise Miller Alice Louise Dorn Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Dorn Jean G. Dom Bettye M. Fisher Olive A. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Fisher Rev. and Mrs. Paul I. Dundore Mr. and Mrs. Ira Herzog 61 Ralph L. Kelchner Bessie M. Kihl Paul L. Eddinger Edith Eddinger Cpl. and Mrs. Harry C. Rudy Ir. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haier Alma Bieber Mrs. Walter Bieber Mr. Morris B. Rohrbach Fern Stitzer Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeTurck Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Loeb Ralph Loeb Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aulenbach Sara Iane Aulenbach Betty Aulenbach Mrs. Minnie H. Hoch Pic. Eli K. Hoch Mary E. Haier Samuel Haier Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Kauffman Mr. and Mrs. Russel Fehr L. M. Hefiley AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS