Paradise Township High School - Tanawan Yearbook (Paradise, PA)

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15. Q. .A Earl in the fall of nineteen-forty, thirty-two freshmen Sled into Room Mr. Keene was to act as homeroom teacher to this group of greenhorns. At first we were rather timid about our endeavors, but after the so homores' initiation, during which the girls had to wear an apron, one long and one short stocking and the boys, bow neckties and odd socks with the trouser legs rolled up in order to see the color scheme, we be an our high school li'e by electing officers. Kenneth Beane was elected as the one most likely to become president of the United States, James Snyder, vice-president, Jean Kellenberger, secretary 5 Miriam Hershe , treasurer. Mr. Kutz was our class advisor. The class was dividedy into two sections. Section A was the angel'3 section, but B was quite a circus. While the teachers tried to keep the boys awake Cincluding Charlie Snyder and Franklin Mummawj, they had to shout at the gir s to keep them quiet. Miss Sara Brown was the homeroom teacher of us silly sophs. First we elected class officers. With the aid of Mr. Shuman as class advisor, Kenneth Beane was chosen as president, Ruth Dull, viceriipresidentg Jean Kellenberger, secretary, Dorothy Clark, treasurer. hen Miss Brown took up er task of settling us down and teaching us second year Latin and ancient history. Oh, how we struggled through those two subjects! But through these difficult times we became increasingly aware of our two new classmates, Miriam Weaver, the irl with more brains than the whole class put together and Robert Chisholm, the guy who writes all Jack Benny's jokes. When We held our first roller- skating party in February, several of our class members insisted on wiping up the door. Then the class assembly program we gave that ear was so good we were invited to give it at New Holland High School. Along with the nervousness we had goes this special memory. Jake Stoltzfus drove home that afternoon with Miriam , Esther, and Lois in the back seat, but as they passed Jack's Chevy' doing about 75, the seat flew out from under the girls. Were you really scared, girls? At last we were juniors. Jolly Juniors they called us and we certainly had fun. Miss Adams, our homeroom teacher and advisor, and Miss Beach, now Mrs. Waltz, came to pass on their knowled e to us. ,We selected Bill Frew for president, Carl Hohman, vice-president, Ruth Dull, secretary, and Maurice Benner as treasurer. Then to get started since there could be no Junior Play and other social events requiring recious rationed gas, we decided to hold a Victory Style Fun Night. Vge showed our talents with a killer-diller floor show com- plete with an operation. Transportation was by bus or by foot. Spring came, and the Junior-Senior banquet stared us straight in the face. Althou h we had canned music and skimped gas, May 14 brought the entire .funior and Senior Classes in fine array to the Spanish Tavern at Quarryville. We certainly hope our guests, the Senior Class of 1943, enjoyed the ham dinner as much as we did. Toward the end of the year our class rings finally came. Although we had waited long, we found they were just as pretty as we had expected. At last we were seniors, ready to start our last year at Paradise High School. This ear we welcomed two new members to our class, Betty Shirk and Ear?'Usner. Then for class officers we chose Kenneth Beane, resident, Carl Hohman, vice-president, Betty Shirk, secretary, and Rlaurice Benner, treasurer, with Mrs. Gard as class advisor. The o retta was the first majpr event. In Old Vienna starred Lois Slizaffer, Kenny Beane, Bo Denlinger, Jack Acker, Jean Kellenberger, and Donald Hershey from our class. In December we were hosts to the high school at a C ristmas Dance at which Esther Rynier portrayed Santa Claus, and Earl Usner recited 'Twas the Night Before Christ- mas. The senior 'rls were undefeated for the championshi in the basketball season. lin February we held a dance after the New Elilolland basketball game for all students, alumni, and friends of both schools. A few days before the dance the class met at Bob Denlinger's to make potato chips, but never again! The class chose a mystery farce, Aunt Susie Shoots the Works, to be held on March 31 and April 1. We hope it will be a great success. All this time we worked on the yearbook. Only you readers can tell us whether our time was worth our effort. Now we look forward to graduation, the one big night which will stand out in every senior's mind. Thirteen

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504' ' wg V :P Q3 1:1 Q5 MOTTO Today Decides Tomorrow CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS Red Rose Blue and Beige 0 0 0 OFFICERS Kenneth Beane, Presidentg Carl Hohman, Vice-President Betty Shirk, Secretaryg Maurice Benner, Treasurer. 0 0 0 Advisor MRS. DOROTHY J. CARD 45 yiiniil'

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JOHN R. ACKER Jackie Bob Tanawan Circulation Staff, Fire Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Basketball Captain 3, Softball 1, 2, Band 1, 2, 3, Boys' Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta Lead 1, 2, 3, 4. Hailing from Kinzer is the big boy who is quite frequently seen burning up the road in that maroon Chevrolet. Although a happy-go-lucky lad, John has been one of the stars on the basketball squad. His kindness and good humor will always be remembered at Paradise. KENNETH F. BEANE uKennyu Tanawan Photography Staff: Fire Patrol 3, 4, Pioneer Staff 1, 2, School Patrol 1, Class President 1, 2, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta Lead 3, 4. Kenny, that 'tBlonde Bomber of the Senior Class, really sends the girls for a spin when his hair is in place. Kenneth happens to be one of the big reasons Paradise had a successful basketball team this year. Everyone around the school will miss his fine quality of leadership and his wit. MAURICE F. BENNER llMickn Tanawan Editorial Staff , Pioneer Stafi' 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4. f'Mick,'l although small in stature, takes a very active part in activities around the school. He is always very efficient in getting done whatever he is told to do, whether it is class work, sports, or any other task. It is plain to be seen that Maurice will be a success in any job he undertakes. DOROTHY M. CLARK unofll Tanawan Editorial Staff , Pioneer Staff 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 2, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. Dot's efficient work will gain her much prosperity in the world. She has been a competent worker on the staff of our school paper, not to exclude her toil with the yearbook. Al- though she is a good sports participant, her secret ambition is to enter the teaching field. Fourteen