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

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H114 -fA'1z'o'Zy September 18, 1944, marks the beginning of the career of the class of 1948. On this note- worthy date, forty-two freshmen entered Paradise High School and trooped into Room F at the ringing of the first bell to find Mr. Blevins, our former grade teacher, behind the desk. We promptly elected Robert Parmer for our president, Fred Hershey as vice-president, Marcia Eshleman for secretary, and David Eby as treasurer. Then came the initiation, which, fortu- nately, was not as painful as we had anticipated. Latin students found that most of that language drifted over their heads instead of into them. The main social event was a success- ful class party later in the year. After a summer of work and play, we again found ourselves at Paradise, this time in Room C. with Mr. Richard L. Brown as our homeroom teacher. Robert Parmer was again our presi- dent: Everett Rapp was vice-president, Marian Cochran was secretary: and Fred Hershey was treasurer. This year Latin ceased completely to penetrate our comprehension, though Mr. Brown did his best. Probably the most vivid memories of the sophomore year are the stacks of biology drawings completed under Mr. Blevins. Again we planned a well-attended class party. The term was completed with a picnic in Byler's meadow where the bravest of boys went swimming in the chilly fto say the leastj creek. Here we are again-this time as Jolly Juniors presided over by Miss Heverly. Because of our larger class, we were granted Room C as homeroom, while the seniors, contrary to custom, resided on the stage. Robert Parmer was again elected for president, Fred Hershey for vice- president, Margaret Benner as secretary, and David Eby as treasurer. Near the beginning of the year we selected class colors-cherry and white, a class flower-American Beauty Rose, and ordered class rings. The rings have a rectangular, dark blue stone with the Paradise seal on it. The year of graduation is on the shanks. In the spring the class chose the play they wished to present-a comedy, The Nutt Family, in which many class members took part. The Nutt Family was quite a success judging from the record attendance and the good reports heard afterwards. The next big event was the junior-Senior reception held at the Stevens House in Lancaster on May 18, 1947. The meal was delicious and everyone present had a good time. And now the last and best of our school years! Again ours is Room C with Miss Heverly fwho decided to change her name to Brown in Novemberj. Without hesitation the class elected Robert Parmer for president, Fred Hershey as vice-president, Margaret Benner for secretary, and David Eby as treasurer. Our class roll has decreased from forty-two to thirty-two, despite the addition of nine students from Strasburg and one from Salisbury. Several class members have taken part in the school play and we have sponsored another party. But the main event of this year will be, of course, when we, the Class of '48 stand in our caps and gowns to bid farewell to Paradise. Twenty-Iwo

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tlst n and linauan ,Xssoriate Iimlitoilz I'ioneer I: Intraniurals I. l'ir'lclr, with her rlear roire antl frank. outspoken inanner. 1 hails Iroin Straslnng. She usually has the right answer on the tip ol' her tongue. llerniee's ahility to work with others lull he ol help to her in the future. -9.955 'r lf 1 3. 55. 55 :tl iff fig ' 6 Y BERN ICE E. STEELE RAYMOND M. WEAVER Ianawan Iitlitorial Stall: Mixetl Chorus I. 2. Il. I: Glee Klluh l. 2. 3. -I: Intramurals I, 2. fl. I: Safely Patrol 2. fl. I. Ifuynzmul seems to enjoy his tluties as an eflirienl lneinhei of the safety patrol. He sings a good lirst hass in inixetl chorus too. Chem is tough. he thinks. hut likes it. Weaver is ron sitlerate and polite, always I'ClllIf for a good tinle. Iiuawan .Xmlxertising Stall: Intramurals I. Il'1'uw'1 seems to get a kiek out of tlislurhing people sually girlsj-that is. when he's not sleeping. 'l'hat natural xe in I5it'k's hlontl hair proves an asset to hint. He, too. erertl here from Straslmrg RICHARD M. WEAVER GENE R. WERTZ Ianawan Circulation Stall: lntrannirals I. lI'r'rI: hrought his hroatl shoulders antl sharp how-ties to l'. H. S. from Strasburg. You'Il lintl that he antl Harrx are often in eahoots. Though he's quiet, Gene is alwaxs around sornewlrere 7'11'4'rfIy-om'

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gd!! MZOIQAZCY During our recent vacation, Anna Scott, a nurse in California, and I, Arlene Aument, a children's author, decided to tour Paradise Future to visit some of our old classmates and to see how close each had come to the career predicted for him back in good old P. H. S. XVe began the tour by calling a taxi. Our cab picked us up and started on the way. The driver was none other than George Bair! He informed us that his partner is Raymond Esbenshade who helps him when not kept busy with his duties as game warden. Upon stopping at the Museum of Art, we came upon an exhibition of Ruth Buterbaugh's paintings. There were also a few of Alice Rohrer's, who, Ruth informed us, is teaching music at Lebanon Valley College. The next spot of interest was Pennsylvania State College, where, our driver told us, Marcia Eshelman, our A student at Paradise, is a teacher' of mathematics and Margaret Benner is head of the English department. On one of the main streets in Paradise Future, our attention was attracted to a huge sign reading Weavers' Funeral Home. Richard's business, with the help of Raymond Weaver, seems to be flourishing. At lunch time, Anna and I stopped at a small restaurant with the modest placard P. R. P., the only advertisement. Surely enough, the owner was Bob Partner. Another of our former classmates, Geraldine Herr, is one of his charming waitresses. At Bob's restaurant, we 'phoned Steele's Beauty Salon, where the famous Bernice has made her fortune on French coiffures. We were to have our hair done before our trip home the next day. Somehow I thought the operator's voice sounded familiar. Upon asking her name, I dis- covered it was Yvonne Meyer, and we talked a few minutes about old times. After lunch, we continued our tour. As the cab came to a halt for a red light, Anna drew my attention to a large store called Spotts' Food Heaven. john has enlarged his business with the help of William Groff and john Dull, vice-president and manager, respectively. His secretarial staff consists of Ruth Brackbill and Betty Groff. just in front of us was a store with a sign reading Clark and Erb's Electrical Appliances. Erb helps Lloyd only when he does not have one of his Midget Auto Races scheduled. The same evening our cab took us to an expensive night club. Here again were more of our classmates. Seated across from our table were two celebrities, Gloria Bryson, concert pianist, and Fred Hershey, Democratic party leader. jean Leidy and her husband were also there. And imagine our surprise to see Everett Rapp conducting the orchestra and to hear Reba Andrews singing! Arriving at the airport next morning, Anna and I saw two mechanics giving final inspec- tion to the plane on which we were to return to our work. As they finished, none other than Gene Wertz and Earl Norris faced us. They told us that Harry Groff was also employed there as a truck driver and general workman. As we had expected, David Eby, pilot and chief instructor at the airport, piloted our plane. Going on board, we were introduced to our hostesses, Pat Myers and Betty Axe, smiling the same as always. They saw to it that our journey was comfortable and pleasant. Now as we go back to our own work, we can be content that our old friends of the Class of '48 are well and successful in their work and various activities. Twenty-three