Osceola Mills High School - Osceolian Yearbook (Osceola Mills, PA)

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can Legion Essay Contest. Some expanded the subject, Government of the people. by the people, and for the people : while the girls interested in Inuriingn as a career wrote their views on Why I Choose Nursing As My ro ess1on. At last the day for the anticipated trip to Washington arrived-- May 3rd. I fDuffyJ got up early to obtain a good seat on the bus. To my surprise, I found Dick Haney, of all people, waiting for the bus and the other students to arrive. One by one the pupils came hurrying alao-ng with their baggage Knot Mr. Osewaltl. Soon the bus was rolling along to the rhythm of the songs of the Seniors for a very delightful and educational trip to the nation's capitol. One of the highlights of the trip was a night boat-ride on the Potomac. After three days of sight-seeing, the Seniors returned home, weary but filled with memorable experiences. As the year was drawing to a close, all the activities that symbolized graduation were taking place. First came Class Night, which was held on May 17th. It was with much regret that they said Goodbye to their classmates and teachers. On the evening of May 18th, I saw my class, dressed in their finest evening apparel, for this was the night of their prom. Baccalaureate brought gladness, yet with a touch of sadness, because they realized that never again would they be students in the halls of O.H.S. On May 22nd, the Parent Teachers Association honored the Seniors at a ban- quet. May 24th, the Seniors, with their diplomas in hand. sadly left their Alma Mater, hoping that as the years pass by the Class of '51 would al- ways be remembered. fNI!'f1 Jffrfwf iw Years pass slowly but still I fDuii'yJ reside within the Osceola Mills High School. Oh! the most wonderful thing happens today-my favorite class is having a reunion, and, of course, I will be there. That was the class! The boys and girls were so wonderfully behaved. They'll be sur- prised when they see their old school building. The high school is now a huge modern building with all conveniences. Oh my, how time drags! I have missed the Class of 1951, for, as you have probably already guessed, they are my pets. I wonder if Jack Jones has shrunk under the cares of life or if Judy Mott is still chattering gaily. I believe I hear a car coming. They are arriving. What a glorious reunion this will be! Here come Bill Radomsky, Betsy Faughner, and John Kovalchick. After graduation Bill began making money fast and hired Betsy Faughner as his private nurse and John Kovalchick as a chauffeur. Society was cer- tainly good to my class. Joan Wilson secured a position as a concert pianist, and Paul Kaspick is playing with the New York Symphony Or- chestra. Shirley Vail, Mildred Bagrosky, and Bernice Gezymalla are also in society. Here they come now. The store that has them for models is certainly lucky. This fellow coming in now must be Don Folmar. This is his first visit to Osceola since graduationg he has changed so that I hardly know him. Just look at those muscles! I have seen several of his boxing matches on television, and I predict he will soon be light-weight champ. These charming young ladies are Shirley Boozell and Patty Brown. I saw them down town the other day, and they told me they had joined the Waves after their graduation from O.H.S. They feared there would be a man shortage, and they were doing something about it. Bob Turik, Jimmy Hoopsick, and Wayne Hovis joined the army and now have advanc- ed to the rank of officers. Those folks that just entered were also members of my preferred class and are now working for the Trans-World Airlines. Edmund Keith is a very capable pilot, and Jeanette Natalie and Betty Baughman are hos- pitable airline ho-stesses. Everyone is enjoying his visit and is very comfortable in this new

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K . s.i,A Class. The class officers for this year were, President, Joan Wilson: Vice- President, Harry McElroyg Secretary, Betty Baughmang Treasurer, Anna Grafe. - On October 7, the class rings arrived and there was great enthu- siasm as the students waited patiently to receive their rings. Each stu- dent was apparently well pleased according to the sighs and exclamations of delight. January 2, 1950, Miss Williams recuperated from her long illness and once again became class advisor. Because Miss Williams was not physically fit to direct a class play or to supervise a field trip, these activi- ties were not planned. In the spring Miss McAvoy chaperoned her Junior English class on a tour of Pennsylvania State College. Jerry Hughes and Dean Boyer, stu- dents at Penn State and former High school students of O.H.S., acted as guides. Class Day was their next event. The big attraction of the program was Dottie Griffith, who dressed as a witch and predicted the future for each senior of 1950. The final weeks of school were busy ones for the Juniors as they and Miss Mattern worked untiringly for their prom. The setting was un- usual and most attractive with its umbrellas, flowers, sun and rainbow. The girls added to the beauty of the scene in their long swishing gowns and the boys. in their Sunday-go-to-meetin' clothes. The dance was, indeed, a fitting farewell to the graduates and a merry climax to the school year for the under graduates. On September 5, 1950, they began their last year in school. They were now nearing the end of their goal. Their acting officers for the year were: President, Harry McElroyg Vice-President, Bill Radomskyg Secre- tary, Betty Baughmang Treasurer, Dottie Griffith. The first project of the year was selling hotdogs at the football stadium. Business was good provided the weather was fine, and the op- ponents were a winning team. The Seniors worked hard,. sometimes through mud and rain, to increase their yearbook funds. In October Mr. Barker, from the Curtis Publishing Company, came to visit them. It was their aim to sell more magazines than any former class-they did it! Theenumber of magazines sold totaled S5175925, of which the Seniors earned 5620.97 for their Washington trip. Because of their successful campaign, Mr. Barker told them there would be two a- wards given. The first prize, a Bulova wrist Watch. went to Anna Mine- weaserg Judy Mott was the recipient of the second award, a Parker pen and pencil set. November and December were busy months for the Seniors. Mr. Greene, the ph-otographer from Huntingdon, made frequent trips to ob- tain pictures for the annual, The Osceolian . Rehearsals were in progress for their class play, and on December 15th and 16th the cast presented for the public Who Wouldn't Be Crazy! The stage setting represented a garden in The Good Samaritan Sanitarium and was a refreshing picture, with its fiowers and blooming trees, especially in the midst of December. The play was very amusing, and the action was rapid. Shortly after the Christmas holidays the class of '51 journeyed to the Jaffa Mosque in Altoona to hear Horace Heidt and' His Original Youth Opportunity Program. An interesting feature of the evening was a local contestant, Louis Hughes, who won first place by his singing of Harbor Lights. How could he lose with thirty-five loyal classmates applauding until their hands stung! After the mid-year they began work on the yearbook. More pictures were taken, assignments were given out, and soon everyone was hard at work to have the book ready for press on March 2nd. The Osceolian staff was greatly relieved to know that this project was completed. 1 During the month of March the Seniors participated in the Ameri-

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school. The people showing the visitors around are also- members of the Class of '51 who have remained in Osceola Mills. John Shulick is supervis- ing principal of the new school. Kenny Wirtz and Dottie Griffith are gym teachers, and they really give the students a work-out. Eddie Kephart is the football coach, and his team has been undefeated for the last four sea- sons. Of all the football games his team has Won, he says beating Philips- burg hurt him most. Of course that is only because Russell Donahue is the Philipsburg coach. Mary Rapsey teaches dramatics. Bertha Bryan and Janet Snyder are math teachers. The health department is under the -direction of the school nurse, Verona Hollis. Here is something hard to believelRichard Demchak is a history teacher at O.H.S., and he is said to be as capable as Miss Williams, if not more. The fellow that just drove up in the taxi is Jim Whalen, director of the three hundred piece school band. The taxi driver, Dick Haney, was also a member of my pet class. He works for the Faster Than Sound Taxi Company, owned by Jack Fritz. Jack and Pete Demchak both started a taxi service, but Jack's service was so fast that Pete was forced to change to a bus line. He now employs Al- fred Hughes and Jim Scovern as dependable bus drivers. After a tour of the school, the class is going to the best restaurant in town for supper. The restaurant is owned by Judy Mott, who employs Charles Varner as chef and Anna Grafe, Janet Tomco, and Susanna Pat- rickuas waitresses. Anna Mineweaser at the pzano will provide dinner music. Please excuse those folks that came in lateg they were detained by business. Bob Hcman is a representative for Charles Atilas, and Jack Burns works for the Toni Permanent Company. Harry McElroy and Lois McAvoy may be heard over the radio as a comedy team. They have taken the place of Fibber McGee and Molly. Justin Kmhart and Jack Jones model suits for Pennshire, whose motto is, Suits for men of all sizes. There is a great jubilee among the former classmates as they recall gay old memories. The football team has gathered together in the gym to relive and slightly exaggerate the first unexpected victory at the famous Tyrone game. fThere have been many since.J The ladies are marvelling over the enormous mirrors and the leather cushioned seats in the lounge. Even the smallest improvements are noticed-down to the sparkling glass doorknobs. Groups are gathered in the massive auditorium to enjoy the enter- tainment provided by the musicians of the past and also the surprising, unrehearsed skits, many of which represent a delightful happening of their school days. During intermission the groups journey to the refreshment booth for a quick snack before re-entering the auditorium to conclude a joyous reunion with the singing of the Senior Farewell Song. Time has come to say goodbye to the seniors of 1951. I lDuffyJ will remain within the Osceola Mills High School, but my hwrt goes with the seniors wherever they may be. The reunion has been a Wonderful ex- perience, which I will never forget. Other classes will came but they will never surpass the Class of 1951. I CDuifyJ am saying farewell to the greatest class that I have ever had the privilege to know. Wd! aa Wd! Iva! Anyone ever be as fond of drummers as Mildred Bagrosky Jack Burns give his running ability to Jerome Huges to enable him to ar- rive at school on time Anita Mignot ever go steady like Betty Baughman Any other underclassman take as much pride in his mustache as Pete Demchak