Pequea Valley High School - Pequoian Yearbook (Kinzers, PA)

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111' 181177 1954-55 O A pdl! qphool Career was begun in two dillerent schools, Paradise and N Ixl A ful lzeungllxr the name of Pequea Valley. Class officers at Paradise were: M Blaine Shirlc, Vice President -- Norma Dilfenbaugh, Secretary ,- giesiffb Inger and Treasurer ,- Warren Peister. At Salisbury the class olli- Dorn erin lpresliclf-nt i-f Robert Kern, Vice President '- James VVallcer, Secre- cers w I - - lflrv ,. lVlary Ellen Rice, and Treasurer - John Lacoclc, withuclass advisors as Q13 Nwilcer at Paradise and Mr. Eclcert at Salisbury. At Paradise. we had a hay- iu rl November and a party, Wlqhe Teddy Bear s Picnic , inVMarch. AC- lfcfflieli galisbury included an trip to the Lancaster County Courthouse in N0- xlflgbsr and a picnic at VVheat1and Parlc in May- 1955-56 VVe started our sophomore year at the new school by electing class officers. They Were: President F- Robert Kern, Vice President i- Jacob Rutnt, Secretary ,- Doris Denlinger, and Treasurer - Blaine Shirlc, and our class advisors were Mr. Eckert and Mr. Craver. Une of our first duties was to decide class dues which were set at 31.50. To get acquainted, we had a hayricle which went to Rhoades Spanish Tavern in Quarryville for refreshments. To earn money, we sponsored a dance, HCupid,s Caperu, after a baslcetball game with Upper Leacoclc. Qther ac- tivities included a swimming party, Wlqhe Sophomore Spritz , at Millersville State Teachers College and a get-together at Emmaiane Robinson s cabin at VVhite 1956-57 VVith the summer flying by, we found ourselves as juniors at Pequea Valley. VVe elected the following class -officers: President ie Blaine Shirlc, Vice President - Robert Kern, Secretary 1- Doris Denlinger, and Treasurer --1 John Lacoclc, with Mr. Denlinger and Mrs. Conier as our class advisors. VVe set 35.00 as our class dues. Members of the class worked hard to malce the Junior-Senior play, HAdam,s Eveningu, a big success. 1n late November, we became the proud owners ol red and white melton class jaclcets and blue spinel class rings. As a money malcing project, we again sponsored a dance, HThe Braves Last Standu, alter the last basketball game of the season. HDoc!s Dixieland Bands, helped to malce it a big success. Unce again our class was put to worlc, this time on our bake which was held at Paradise Fire Hall and Gap Truclc Shed. Qur year was highlighted by our Junior-Senior Reception and Prom on May 18. Mcuch hard worlc was put into the event, but we were rewarded by the fine outcome of it. Crystal Beach, Maryland. 1957-58 Gur dream was finally fulfilled when, in September, we entered Pequea Valley as seniors with class advisors as Mr. Denlinger and Mrs. Schuler. Class officers elected were: President i- Blaine Shirlc, Vice President -1 Robert Kern, Secretary ff Doris Denlinger, and Treasurer r-f John Lacocli. ln Qctober we started worlc on the Pequoian which continued throughout the year. On No- vember 22, we as seniors toolc the annual trip to the United Nations Building in New Yorlc City and on the day following this trip, our Junior-Senior play, HROOITI for the Groom , was held. VVe sponsored the lirst two dances ol the basketball season,T The Jingle Bell Roclcn, following the East Lampeter game and 66711116 Crew lxeclc Caper , following the game with VVarwiclc. A trip to the larm show at 1 1arr1sburg and the State 'Capitol Building was made on January 13. ln the 51911198 01 the Year, We held a balce to help finance our trip to VVashington. VVG 9lT0 Presented HU HQSGIUIJIY Drogram to the student body. Qur last month in high if wolwas fllled with many exciting events. Qur final trip as a class was a two Sfgetzgtlot WajhIgUQtEH,.D..C., where we tool: in many sights. Un May 17. W0 Mr 25911 ame Y 1 6 luniors at the Junior-Senior Reception and Prom andlon HY , we as a class were honored at the annual Baccalaureate. Qur high : I . sciool career was concluded when we received our diplomas at our Commence- ment on June 5. 24 Cher 5 DORIS E

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il i- P- IS 5 1'- D - rs. lr. fl! l'S il nf- alt' ite ea ice 1 n 00 ior ucl a .- to lllf IHS lffl IPR ass rn. we io- in Om ,all 'lie Qw ilu' .Ve igli wo xW' on :gli in M. BLAINE SHIRK CQLURS Clterry Red and Gray. C1888 OHQCCPS M. BLAINE SHIRK Presiflent Academic HShirleie - sltarp clresser - our hard l-UOl'lJiflQ president -- seen willt Dif- fien '- acting ability. Class Prcsiclent l, 3, 4: Class Treasurer 2: Bancl l. 2. 3. 4: Cliorus 2: County Band l, 45 Stuclcnt Council 4: Jr.-Sr. lplay 3. 4: Pequoian Senior Eclitor 43 National Honor Society 4. ROBERT E. KERN Vice Presiclent Academic HBolJH -- not Chevy -1 cool cat -- auto mecltanic -- gooct looleing. Class President l. 2: Class Vice Presiolent 3. 4: Bancl l, 2, 3, 45 Cliorus l, 2, 3, 4: County Band - f l. 2. 3: Soccer 4: Pioneer 2: Stu- clent Council 3. Pequoian 4. ROBERT E KERN MOTTO Enter to Learn f-1 Go Forth to Serve. FLOWER American Beauty Rose. ADVISORS Mrs. Margaret Scttuter Mr. Robert Dentinger DORIS S. DENLINGER Secretary Acaclemic Doris ,- class cutie P- main in- leresl, E12 H flirt ' Sparkling Person' ulily. Class Secretary l, 2. 3, 4: Cl1OfUS I, 2, 3, 4: Hoclcey l. 2: Hoclcey Co-Captain 3, 4: Vlailifflfy Stall Ig Pioneer l, 4: Pcquoian AC- iivities Eclitor 4: Cll0fU9 Vim 3 l resiclent 4. JOHN VV. LACOCK Treasurer Academic HLUCOCLH Fd mmy F, fgggr ,- tileect lay DORIS S. DENLINGER f,w,,-ybody ,..f money Tllflfl. Class Treasurer l, 4: C0l0l' Guard 3, 4: Soccer l, 2, 3. 4: Basketball 133-Istuclergt Coungl 'L 4. NIC' , r oeiety. : : W X Q lrjeclllolairhusiggss lVlanaQf'f 4- JOHN 'AACOC' 25