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

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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

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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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Eloise Mattern ever strut like majorette Shirley Boozel John Cowfer love history as much as Richard Demchak The Junior girls do shorthand as well as Bertha Bryan Frank Kerr ever replace Russell Donahue on the football team SpeedbDemon Bud O'Brien ever relax enough for Donald Folmar's slum- ers Mattie Hughes compete with Betsy Faughner's debating talent Anyoneiltgliciz Jack Fritz's place in riding to school in the principal's big a 1 ac Dick Haney leave his tardy record to the Freshman Class Dorothy Bowman have short hair like Bernice Gezymalla Anna Grafe grant Rexine Bush's desire for curly hair Bob Homan take everything with him or leave something behind him Charles Johnson, who is bashful, ever have a way with the girls like Kenny Wirtz The Junior boys love P.O.D. as Jimmy Hoopsick did Jean Mott ever talk as little as Verona Hollis Wayne Hovis give Eddie Hartman his secret for curly red hair Anyone have as many disagreements as Lois McAvoy fyou know true love never runs smoothj Some windy person in the Freshman Class Qand there should be plentyl play the bass horn like Alfred Hughes Andy Drochak have talkative moods like Judy Mott Barbara Kennedy be only half as tall as Jack Jones Genevieve Angeiske like band trips as well as Jean Mott Cand I believe she willy The new clarinet players attain as many honors as Paul Kaspick Gloria Dixon ever be as quiet as Susanna Patrick Barbara Demchak notice the Freshman boys now that Eddie Keith is eaving Joe Patrick be as polite to the teachers as Mary Rapsey Any future manager guard the football equipment as Charles Varner The future players have Eddie Kephart's ability to play football QWe hope for the bestl Any of the Juniors sell as many magazines as Anna Mineweaser did Miss Bittinger's next shorthand class have a singer like Patty Brown Joe Gezymalla be as quiet as Justin Kephart Clmaginelj Dorothy Sankey need Janet Tomco's temper when arguing John Kovalchick leave his cute dimples to Melvin Williams George Bryan's teasing personality ever equal Jimmy Scovern's Barbara Mathews ever laugh as boisterously as Bill Radomsky fWe hope notj Joan Wilson give up her position as editor of the Keyhole and the Yearbook to anyone capable of filling it Miss Wil1iam's art class equal John Shulick's drawing ability Miss Mattern develop Janet Snyder's love of lavender Harry McElroy leave his ability to do dishes at Mott's to Lynn Albert Dottie Griffith give her pleasing personality and friendly smile to the un- derclassmen The future drummers play as well as Jimmy Whalen Charlie Varner ever learn to Rhumba Mr. Allsopp ever have red hair like Bob Turik QI doubt itj Miss Witchey ever treat her classes to chewing gum Mr. Redin's detention hall continue without Miss Dugan's dictionary Mr. Larkin retain his figure with meals served by the Home Economic students Squeak Wirtz ever have enough football jerseys to outfit his team Harriet Gravish miss Shirley Vail on her long walks to school Miss Bittinger ever lose her voice while quieting girls Mr. Mattern serve the bread for his baloney ?????