Palmerton High School - Mirror Yearbook (Palmerton, PA)

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THE Mmnon SENIOR Issue Qflwards The awarding of letters, trophies and medals on Friday morning, June 10, marked the most successful year Palmerton High has ever ex- perienced in extra-curricula activities. The statuette, given by the Lehigh Valley League, and three plaques, given by the P.I.A.A. for the winning of the District, District I vs. II and the Preliminary Eastern Regional game, were displayed to the High School and their sig- nificance explained. Chenille letters were awarded the first ten boys of the basketball squad-Steve Partel, Frank Jonas, Steve Tergo, Mike Kuba, Steve Mazepa ,John Fabian, Mike Samok, Levan Lin- ton, Allan Straup and Preston Straup. The P.I.A.A. gave the first ten players, Coach Braucher and D. L. Learn, faculty manager. medals for being runner-up in the Eastern Penn- sylvania Finals. Letters were also awarded Charles Milkowich, business managergand Harlan Bossard, Kathryn Ziegenfus and Margaret Shupp, cheerleaders. Letters were awarded nine members of the girls' basketball team -Elizabeth Derkocz, Julia Haytman, Mildred Costenbader, Velma Partel, Helen Savetz, Eva Tretiak, Rose Blose, Elsie Scheirer, Helen Mikus and Doris Harrison, business manager. The baseball players who received school re- cognition, were Mike Kuba, Frank Jonas, Clar- ence Solt, Joe Hayick, Steve Tergo, Allen Straup, Steve Mazepa, Edward Burgener, Preston Straup Joe Horvath, Sidney Webb, Charles Kinek, Mike Samok, Joe Tergo and James Williams, Spring Athletic Manager. For the first time in the history of P.H.S., our school was represented in the State P.I.A.A. Track and Field championship meet at Altoona. Mike Kuba, who placed first in the District 11 P.I.A.A. meet and Steve Mazepa who placed second in Pole Vault at the same meet earned the privilege of competing for State honors. Kuba finished in a triple tie with a jump of five foot eight and three quarters inches. The boys who received Track letters were Mike Kuba, Steve Mazepa, Frank Jonas, Mike Samok, Frank Donchez, Fred Heller and Ernest Rehrig, The Tennis team, composed of Harlan Bos- srad, Leon Snyder, Tom Gearhart, Henry Cham- berlain, Lewis Ash, Paul Bartholomew and Wil- liam Kline, earned tennis letters by winning eight games, tying two and losing only one. Debating was another successful extra-curri- cula activity held during the past year. Cath- erine Peters, Tom Gearhart, Fred Heller, Rob- ert Fleming, Marsden Vanderwaart and James Williams won letters. Twenty-seven letters, denoting musical ability were awarded at this recent assembly. The boys and girls in the orchestra who received letters for this activity were: Robert Bartholomew, Brian Christman, Marjorie Christman, Warren Christman, Earl Costenbader, William Debman, Harold Elliot, Dorothy Elliston, Lloyd Bray, Horace Farber, Doris Harrison, Dorothea Kern, Lillian Kleppinger, William Kline, Kermit Montz, Arvonia Pettit, Woodrow Rehrig, Frank- lin Rosenberry, Ethel Santovetz, George Santcr vetz, Dorothy Snyder, Derrick Vanderwaart, Marsden Vanderwaart, Richmond Wilson, Ju- lius Winkler, Frank Snyder and Jean Snyder. Medals were awarded by Mr. Rundle, of the local Robert Mader Post to William Fiske and Mary Waitr, who were chosen from the Eighth Grade boys and girls as being the best all-around boy and girl. The prize of one dollar offered to the boy or girl who completed the best General Science n0te- book was won by Helen Klymyshyn. Joe Plechavi won two dollars for having made the best articles in wood in the Manual Training Department. The Taylor awards, based upon speed in typ- ing was won by Louise Nothstein and Elizabeth Stroh. Louise won first place, winning a gold pin. and Elizabeth who ranked second, received a silver pin. At the Columbia Scholastic PressAssociation Convention, held in New York City in March THE MIRROR was rated second highest of its class. A ribbon and certificate denoting this distinction were awarded to Catherine Peters, editor. Mildred Weber, who won second place in the Girls' Carbon County Oratorical Contest, re- ceived a silver medal.

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SENIOR Issms: THE MIRROR ANNA ZAWALY That magnetic personality that attracts the young men. A magnet which will help you in continuing that wonderful work. DELLA ZIEGENFUS We have insured your legs for half a million dollars and here is your policy. PAULINE YOUNGKIN Pauline comes from Bowmanstown Sometimes she misses the bus- So we'll give her this little car, Which she can always trust. JULIA HAYTMAN Our Class Secretary was Julia Haytman Without her minutes now and then Thus to prepare her for the future I present her with this ink and pen. ANNA MAURICK Anna is noted for the goodness of her baking. Her cakes fill the hospitalsg her pies the ceme- teries, and the doctor just bought a new car as the result of her success with cup cakes, so for the good of humanity in general, and Chick in particnlar, I present her with this cookbook. ELIZABETH Mums Elizabeth is very interested in dancing. She follows all the leading orchestras and knows all the latest songs. So we present her with the hit of the week Ca brickl. We hope she will not be struck by it. FRED POLASH Freddie's quite a lady's man On back streets you may see him roam, I think Freddy should have this map To always find his way back home. Roscom Smvr: , Roscoe seems to be the smoothes. member, of the class, as is evidenced by his corncob so we present him with a can of fresh Prince Albert. LOUISE NOTHSTEIN Butch has just learned to drive a car, She drives both near and far So that she must never be stuck We'll give her gas to fill her truck. MILDRED WEBER Mildred seems destined to pose for all the leading painters and sculptors, so we present her with a picture of the Statue of Liberty. so that she may get some pointers. Woonnow SNYDER Woodrow has a great weakness. He blushes a vivid red at the mention of Beatrice! So in order to help him out of some embarrassing situations, we present him with a powder puff. HENRY CHAMBERLAIN The hardest working boy in the class, Is without a doubt our bashful Hank So that he may keep his money safe We'll give him the latest Scotch bank. JUST IMAGINE Matt Nicholas with another finger wave! Slatington without the ,Palmerton boys! The blonde minus Freddie Polash! Grace Behler misplacing her dignity! Billy Sheckler walking to school! Rosie without her Robbie! Seeing a good joke in THE MIRROR! Jack Murray, burly Irishman, spieling Deutsch! Alvin Fogelman without his sore finger! Bob Green humorless! The Fire Company without Demchyk! Shearman not thumbing a book! Miss James tripping! Rosaleen Hatcher not busy writing poems! The Senior Class without Heller, Vanderwaart and Shearman! Lizzie Mikus being bashful! Webbie losing his line! A batchelor's class formed in the Senior Class! Mr. Learn without his twinkling eyes! The principal 's affectionate title, Uncle Denny Mike Kurtz finding himself not blushing! Bernice without her voice! Milkowich without his smile! Mr. Miller without his sarcasm! Heller not remembering! Yourslf ever making an intentional mistake! You can't do it!

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SENIOR IssUE THE MIRROR fs-I-4--iqn gc ULLIIISS The Mask is Lifted Among the outstanding features of THE MIRROR for several years has been the work of Pat Burns and Tony Spaghett, Robert Green and Alex Delich respectively. Pat Burns is the author of much of the humorous poetry and stories which have been published in the school paper. Alex is the originator of the en- tertaining column headed Did You Known? and he has at one time or another also conducted Tony Spagett's Department for the Love- lorn. Robert and Alex leave P.H.S. with the hope that a second Pat Burns and Tony Spaghett might appear to enhance the interest of MIRROR readers. MUSIC The Music Departments, under the direction of Miss Evalyn Jones, has done its part in shap- ing the aesthetic senses of the students of Pal- merton High School. The Glee Club, one of the most active organi- zations in the school, made a great success of its annual operetta, Jerry of Jericho Road, pre- sented on December 7 and 8. The combined Glee Clubs Cboys and girlsl gave a concert on May 3, as well as furnishing the music for the Community Christmas Play, the Baccalauraete Service and various Assembly programs. Seniors on the rolls of the two Glee Clubs are: Bernice Borger, Stephena Potisk, Anna Zawaly, Della Ziegenfus, Joyce Blose, Marion Oswald, Pauline Youngkin, Doris Harrison, Louis Shipcovsky and Barthold Zeiser. The orchestra has been a prime factor in fos- tering school spirit among the students. This organization held a concert during Music Week on May 5. It also provided music for the Arm- istice Day program, Lincoln and Washingtcn's Birthday programs, Senior Class Play, Oratori- cal and Extemporaneous Speaking Contests, Baccalaureate Service and the Commencement Pageant. Senior Class Orchestra members are: Doris Harrison, string bass, Roscoe Shive, snare drum 5 and Marsden Vanderwaart, bass drum. Class Finance Because of the pageant to be produced at the Commencement program, this year's Senior Class was faced with a larger budget than former classes have been. Among the first ways tried to raise money was th e sale of Christmas wreath- es. Members of the Class canvassed the town and in the three weeks before Christmas succeed- ed in selling almost four hundred wreaths. During all of the home basketball games, candy and ice cream were put on sale by the Seniors. This, together with the dances held after the games, was the largest single item in the receipts. Wraps were also checked by members of the Class and the receipts were a small but steady income. In the month of February rehearsals on the Senior Play The King Rides By were started and on March Sth and 9th this play was pre- sented to the public. The net income from the play amounted to 3187.-12. Following the Play was a period of inactivity as far as money raising was concerned. Ac- tivity was resumed with plans for the annual Senior Prom from which a small profit was realized. Now that the year is over, the Seniors may look back on a year that has been well spent and during which much work has been done. Senior Prom The Annual Senior Prom was held on Friday evening, April 22, in the High School gym. Earl Bryan and his orchestra furnished the peppy and popular tune for the much enjoyed occasion. Refreshments were served at attractively decor- ated booths, placed in the gym. The clever decorations added gaiety and charm to the fes- tivity. The General Committee which was responsible for the success of the Prom was headed by John Detwiller and his assistants were: Thomas Gear- hart, Catherine Peters, Fred Heller, Elizabeth Mikus and Ernest Walk. Several members of the class who volunteered their services did much in making the Prom a success.