Parker High School - Torch Yearbook (Parker, PA)

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Third row: R. Shirey, K. Stocker, E. Blauser, A. Bickel. A. Moberly. Second row: A. Tremba, S. L. Ramsey, J. Dunkle, D. Neely, D. Overheim, L. King, B. Lesser, B. Pierce, Mr. Schu- mann. First row: B. Kastory, M. Gerwick, P. Mullen, M. Francisco, J. Buechele, A. McKee, L. Pollum, B. Terwilliger, B. Polm, N. Masters. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society was first organized by a group of high school principals from schools throughout the United States. The Honor Society was organized with the objec- tive of developing character and leadership in those who deserve it. The membership is made up of students who have a B average or better, are regular participants in school activities and are morally straight. In 1922 there were a total of twelve chap- ters in the U. S. The number has increased steadily so that by 1950 there were 4,500 chapters. National Honor Society was first intro- duced into our school two years ago by Mr. Schumann who was a member of the society in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We received our charter from the National Association of Secondary School Principals in Washington, D. C., after the approval of the State Department of Public Education In- struction, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Betsy Polm and Betty Kastory, two senior members, took a National Honor scholarship test. This test was given to National Honor students from all over the United States. The winner will have his way paid to the college of his choosing. The main activity of the society this year t . sponsor a square dance. The proceeds were used to buy books for the library. -37-.

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Standing: Mr, Tremba, J. Pipher, C. Zilafro, H. Bowser, E. Blauser, N. Horner, Mr. Holm- gren. Seated: D. Tremba, E. Dearolph, B. Stewart, N. johns, Z. Best, J. Buechele, R. King, T. Caldwell. STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council is an attempt to give stu- dents opportunity to take active part in the policies of their school. Through it they can bring to the attention of the student body and faculty, any issue that they consider neces- sary. They can do this in a way that causes a minimum of argument and disagreement. Our student council consists of a member from each class elected by the entire member- ship of that class plus the presidents of each class. The council members elect a president and the presiding officer to conduct the meetings. Some of the activities the council has worked on are: the selecting of class rings, working out assembly programs, selecting series of movies, and they are now trying to select a name for the basketball team. The student council is under the supervision of Mr. Tremba and Mr. Holmgren. .-36m

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Standing: Mr. Tremba, C. Johns, M, McCall, J. Pipher, A. McKee, R. Cooper, Miss Spano. Seated: B. Polm, J. Zilafro, J. Dunkle, B. Dearolph, C. Zilafro, J. Zilafro. SENIOR PLAY CAST The Senior Class of A.P.H.S. presented their class play, The Campbells Are Com- ing, on April 17 and 18, 1952. The play is a three act comedy by Jay Tobias which takes place in the Ozark Moun- tains. Kaye Brannigan returns from Clarion Col- lege full of culture. Much to her family's dis- gust, she breaks off with sturdy, dependable Jeff Scudder and announces her engagement to a young snob, Kingston Campbell. Learn- ing that Kingston's mother believes that the Brannigans are hillbillies and that Kingston and his mother are coming for a visit to find out the truth about the family, the Branni- gans disguise themselves as hillbillies and re- ceive the guests in the absence of Kaye, who has gone to town to get everything from caviar to tuxedos to impress the Campbells. The Brannigans appear barefoot, dressed in rags and carrying shotguns, frightening the --58 Campbells half out of their wits. One funny situation follows another. An old hen lays an egg in Mrs. Campbell's nritzy hat, jeff starts a feud with Kingston and chases him with a rifle. Mrs. Campbell faints and is accidentally revived from a jug of moonshine, leading her to make some startling revelations of her past life. At last Kingston indignantly refused to marry Kaye and the Brannigans rejoice that their scheme has worked. just as the Camp- bells are about to leave, Kaye walks in, wrath- fully demanding explanation of what has tak- en place. How the Brannigans finally maneu- ver the Campbells into leaving and how Jeff turns cave-man to win Kaye form the up- roarious climax of the play. We wish to thank Miss Spano and Mr. Tremba for their time and patience in the direction of our play. We would also like to thank Mr. Egidi for the help he gave us in setting up our stage.