Penn Joint High School - Penn Point Yearbook (Claridge, PA)

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M A K I N a AMERICA S T R 0 N a Now, if ever, Is the time America must become strong. We, on the home front, are the backbone of the strength of this nation. If we fall to do our share, how is there any possibility for our boys on the fighting front to achieve victory? There are many ways to Increase our national power. The first of these is to strengthen ourselves. To be in excellent health, both physically and mentally, not only enables us to do our defense work more efficiently, but also makes us feel that life is really worth living. Health is a more cherished wealth than is money or property. Also, the fewer the number of calls on doctors and nurses, the more of these health protectors can be released from home duties to care for those in the Service. Because these professions require such extensive and intensive study for competent practice, the entrants who complete the requirements are few in number but essential to many. During war time, therefore, the problem of national health becomes an individual one, calling upon each of our loyal Americans to observe such habits of living as will result in physical well-being which will be an asset to the country. Victory gardens are another of the effective methods of contributing to the defeat of the Axis. These seem to go hand in hand with keeping fit. In addition to benefits derived from the muscular activity, the fresh vegetables obtained as the fruits of our labor are the source of necessary vitamins. These two factors, exercise and proper nutrition, are the most practical solutions to the problem of maintaining our physical welfare. The use of homegrown food, if properly cared for and conserved, leaves more of the marketed foods to feed the boys fighting for our freedom. With prices of practically everything unusually increased, home production of food results in the saving of a larger proportion of our Income. Furthermore, the vegetables raised in our victory garden are sure to be mucn fresher and crisper than those which have been lying around in the market all day. The fresher the green vegetables are, the more food value they contain. A large tract of land is not necessary for a productive victory garden, as the principal object is to raise only that which we can use to advantage. Now comes the third problem. How can we wisely invest the money which we save? The answer to this question is one of the best ways to Insure the continuation of our freedom, BUY WAR STAMPS AND B0ND8. The advantages of the participation in the war effort are almost innumerable, but each and every one is important. It pays for the supplies for our soldiers, prevents us from being extravagant with our money, and is a security for the future. We must remember it is not a sacrifice, but an opportunity to express our loyalty to the men in uniform and to Invest in our future. -If they give their lives, we can lend our money.- Keeping informed concerning all the current events is a rather indirect system of strengthening the U.8.A., but without this preparation the population would be less unified. How would we know when and how to be ready for a blackout? How could we learn the air raid regulations? Is there any other way by which we could learn what type of material is being collected, or when and where we're to register for various rationed goods? These and many other problems are solved by the government through the medium of the radio, the newspaper, and the screen. Furthermore, the soldiers want their families and friends to be somewhat map-minded, so they oan correspond Intelligently. The various courses and activities in Penn Township High make numerous contributions toward the accomplishments needed by every citizen to make and keep America strong. It is hoped that the students will continue to enlarge upon the beneficial instruction and training which they have received. Behind these civilian efforts is a worthy cause which challenges every American to keep healthy, save, buy bonds, and be alert. 3

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table of contents Editorial....................................... Staff........................................... Letters to the Editor........................... Board of Education ............................. Faculty......................................... By Viola Calgaro and Charlotte Blckerstaff Seniors......................................... Band............................................ By Alvin Neal Journalism...................................... By Doris Holslnger Chorus.......................................... By Jean Fink Junior Dramatics................................ By Mary Lou Brown Trl-Hi-Y........................................ Senior Dramatics................................ By Kenneth Geiger Le Cercle Francals.............................. By Beulah Shirley Social Club..................................... By Shirley Dungan Bulletin Board Club............................. By Jean Nicholson Ushers Club..................................... By Mary Duralla G.A.A........................................... By Margaret Dickson Willing Workers.......................... By Mary Ann Ferenc Officers and Advisers.................... Orchestra................................ By John Amour Safety Patrol............................ By Kenneth Brentzel Junior Class.............................. Sophomore Class.......................... Freshman Class........................... Eighth Grade.............................. Seventh Grade............................ Baseball................................. Football.................................. By Paul Weightman Basket Ball.............................. Honor Roll............................... Class Will............................... By Louise Fennell and Elsie Ross Cross Word Puzzle........................ By Dolores Hartung Commandments............................. By James Ferguson Advertisements........................... By Mildred George and Howard Mlakar Diary................................................................ By Dolores Hartung------------------------------First Sextlle Mildred Lauffer--------------------—---------Second Sextlle Delma Delbler----------------------—-----—-—Third Sextlle Albert Smith---------------------------------Fourth Sextlle Anna Plttner-------------------------------- Fifth Sextlle June Goss-------------------------------------Sixth Sextlle Advice Column....................................................... By Dolores Moog, William Matrlsch, Anna Kolleda, Anna Zubaty Class of Nineteen Hundred Forty-Three............................... By Ella Mae Stout and Wilma Targos Sketches............................................................ Alumni.............................................................. By Hilda Deguffroy-------------------------------Class of '40 Mary Jane George Minnie Myrtle Klstler--------------------——Class of '41 Emma Draftlna Vivian Guy------------------------------------Class of 42 Ethel Duncan Snapshots........................................................... Patrons............................................................. Page for the Future................................................. Autographs.................................................... Page . I 7 8 ■ l4 • 15 . 16 • 17 . 18 • 19 . 20 . 21 . 22 . 22 • 23 23 2k . 2k • 25 • 25 . 26 . 26 • 27 • 27 . 28 29 30 31 32 • 3 35 • 35 36 kk s 48 5p 5k 55

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THE STAFF Editor......................Eleanor Ashbaugh Assistant Editors.............Thelma Flshell Elizabeth Greer Joe Orris Typists............. • • • • .Elizabeth Galuska Julia Pevornlok Doris Jane Mowry Artist Roberta Whisner Business Managers................James Amour Kenneth Mains To our Readers: The Staff has attempted to produce as vivid a picture as possible of the various activities and accomplishments in our high school. As we glance back o-ver the school term, the thoughts from our first appearance on the stage to the exciting moments of getting ready for the prom and the long-awaited commencement exercises leave with us many pleasant memories. It is hoped The Seniorette will serve not only as a review of those 6tirrlng teen-age experiences, but also as a memorandum of the noble ideals which were always held before us. fe should also like to take this opportunity to thank all those directors and faculty members who have helped us in the support of the publication. We feel our faculty adviser, Miss Peters, deserves particular recognition for her oeaseless guidance and many extra hours of work to make The Seniorette a success. The considerate cooperation and support of the student body are also greatly appreciated. And, now, as you look through the following pages, may you recall many of your happiest hours. 4-