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

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STAFF SERGEANTS Squad 2: N'eleigh, Labor, Peters, Martini, tauffcr. McClain, Nicholson, Martin, Perich. Squad I: Ludwig, Lintner, Mellon. Pierce, McElwain, McElfresh, Moore, Miller, Pratt, McClain. Moore, LaufTer. Loughner, Lintner, Nichols, Parsons, Mr. McCullough. Squad 3: Kladnik, Beiter, Hutten-stine, Henderson. Kuhns, Fink. Alwine, Blank, Geiger, Brown, Breakey, Felmlee, Corle. Squad 2: Koter, Cramer, Garris. Deibler, Broker, Galualca, L. Kidd, Eaton, Fennell. Squad 1: Miss Leslie. Bonazza, Kep-ple, L. Kozain, M. Kozain, I). Kidd, Greer, Beaver, Ashbnugh, Dahl-strom, Bohince, Mr. I ong. PLATOON 225 Squad 2: Mr. Tiberi, Verina, Whisncr, Stan-kewich, Stambol, Weightman. Rabbits. Squad I: Shearer, Sernian, Yates, Raymaley, Seslar, Yaglia, Raymaley, Ritson, Stephens, Stepnick, Watt, Stover, Roscosky, Schendel. 22

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IMPORTANT DAYS AT CAMP MY DAY September 25, 1944 Today was an important day for us because it was time for the election of officers for company 1946. Activity period found Richard Weightman hurrying to catch up to Esther Stover while Gerald Breakey walked Kathryn Galuska to the library. There, Captain George Long, our adviser, was waiting to greet all of us as we went into the room to cast our votes for the company officers. After voting, we hastily departed from the room as mess time was approaching. Sally Diebler and Lois Kidd tallied the votes, and the results were posted on the bulletin board. The ones chosen to lead the company were: First Lieutenant, Clifford Felmlee; Second Lieutenants Andrew Rabbits, Betty Barton, and Ruth Broker. The bell for fourth period class rang and we all went hurriedly to English class, where Captain Ruth Peters greeted us with a smile and gave us the “privilege” of presenting our talks. I didn’t get a chance to give mine, lucky for me; but there is always tomorrow, you know. The next period found us struggling with a French dictation. 1 passed it, but not with a high rating. In music class we sang songs from a comic opera, and Robert certainly displayed his vocal ability. I was glad when this somewhat strenuous day finally ended. September 29, 1944 The seething, milling crowd pushed impatiently into the gymnasium and rushed to secure their favorite seats. A hum of excitement and speculation filled the gym as the students prepared for a vigorous pep meeting. With Captain Mildred Bogle’s cheerleaders—Gail Eaton, Ethel Greer, Kathleen Schendel and Connie Raymaley directing them, the crowd broke into the locomotive cheer which was followed by other spirited yells. Three rahs saluted the band as it circled majestically around the gym. MY DAY October 19, 1944 After we hand undergone many long hours of studying and training, the day arrived. It was the dark, dreary day of October 19. The zero hour was near at hand. Everyone had a tense expression on his face. F’or many, it was the first time they had seen action. Then came the warning Here they come!” but we were prepared for them. (Hadn't we been capably trained by our superior officer, Miss Peters). Then they came into view—hundreds of them, shouting and yelling. Within a few minutes the auditorium was filled. Backstage there was silence. Only one thought raced through our minds “Will Jay Mayo remember his lines?” Kay Duralia, her hair arranged in an upsweep which made her resemble a glamorous movie star, sat on the davenport. Sally Deibler and Kathleen Schendel were sitting there with her. DeYal, with a false mustache, which made him look like Clark Gable or maybe Jerry Colona, was looking for his briefcase. All of us were nervous except Jay who was calmly unimpressed. We took our positions on stage. Mike Kashurba stood by with the sound effects. When Glenn Fink and Marshal Blank opened the curtain, the “Blackout Mystery” began. The play went along very smoothly. As the curtain was closed, we all sighed with relief for the audience seemed pleased. playing the Victory March. All eyes focused on the band as the sweet notes from Cliff Felmlee’s trumpet filled the gym. After several renditions from the band, the cheerleaders led the crowd in a few routine cheers for the football squad and Coach Tar Onder. Filled with confidence in the football squad and bubbling over with excitement, the students left the gym to go home and await the time of battle with Jeannette. 23