Perry Township High School - Petonian Yearbook (Perryopolis, PA)

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72 r THE PETONIAN There were farmers present from all districts around And old fashioned girls were sure to be found. There were people from Mexico, Italy, Holland and Spain And when the moon arose the old witch came Handsome movie actors arrived from Hollywood by and by Then our girls tho't they were flimmed. Oh what a sigh. But these handsome people were only the boys from PERRY HIGH. PHILO AND THESEUS PARTY VVe wish to inform you that we are now convinced that the Philos are not poor sports. They honored us fTheseusj by giving us a party on the eve of November 15, 1923 after they lost the baseball series to us. A most enjoyable evening was spent by all and we surely appreciate the kindness shown us by the Philos. K NEW YEAR'S PARTY The New Yearls party was held in the auditorium january 1, 1924. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. At eleven o'clock a delightful lunch was served. Everybody enjoyed themselves as usual. PIE SOCIAL CITIZEN: I surely did enjoy myself at that Pie Social Wednesday night. I atc cake and pie all evening and entered into those games with so much pep and zeal that by the end of the evening I began to think I was as young as any student. TI-IE STUDENTS wish to express their appreciation of the ladies who were so kind to take charge of the refreshments. They were, Mrs. Ira Blair, Mrs. Wm. Armstrong, Mrs, Frank Sisley and Mrs. E. I. Ram- sier, and the entertainment committee Helen Coldren, Effie Hasson, Mary Duff and Mr. Christman. COMMERCIAL A bronze medal was awarded to Mary Valeri a senior in the Com- mercial Department of Perry High for typing forty-two net words per minute for fifteen minutes in an Underwood Award Test. In addition to the excellent work done by Mary a Certificate of Proficiency will be a- warded to every member of the class for typing thirty net words per minute. The highest number typed this year was fifty words per minute. This excellent work goes to show that the Commercial Department is a worth while asset to Perry Township. SENIOR CLASS Iiacalaureate Service May 25. Commencement May 26. Watch for the Senior Class Play THE HO'ODOO. Directed by Miss Caruthers. junior-Senior banquet. Mr. and Mrs. Deppa entertained the Senior class at their home Thurs. April 24.

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THE PETONIAN 71 SCHOOL NEWS FRESHMEN RECEPTION Jimmie and Bill were passing Perryopolis High School in the evening of September 21, 1923. The lights in the auditorium attracted their at- tention. Gee, Jimmie exclaimed, 'lsomethingfs going on. Let's just take a peek and see. Up the tire escape they crept and peeked in the door. Jimmie, I donlt think they would care if we watchedf' Let's do, said the more timid Jimmie. At this moment a jolly crowd of girls entered. More soon followed and Bill spied his sister. Ol gee whiz, she's got a beau. Hal Hal The fun then began but everyone paused long enough to listen at- tentively to Mr. Deppa's speech of welcome. Then shadow pictures were perform-ed. Jimmie and Bill clapping vigorously, joined in the applause. After the orchestra had played several selections, the evening was given over entirely to games and dancing. I wonder if they eat, whispered Jimmie, HO! that's all you think about, retorted Bill. And how about yourself? 'fLo1ok, Jimmie, they are going to square dance now. Can't Walter Murphy call the figures l That's what I'm going to do when I get big. The eavesdroppers sat watching the jolly crowd for over an hour making amusing comments. When the party was in full swing, the refreshments appeared. Jimmie looked at Bill and Bill looked at Jimmie. Then both sighed, I wish I was a Freshman. Sherbert and cake. Um! Um! Such is life. Bill, it must be late. I.et's go. All right, he yawned. I want to be home when sister and her beau arrive. So-long! . THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Listen dear friends and you shall hear Of the 1-Iallowe'en Party we had this year. 'Twas on the Twenty-fifth Oct. 1923 I'm sure you were present such wonders to see. The freshmen entertained us without any fuss, And here's the interesting program they gave all for us. At 8:30 the curtain was drawn so we all listened to a Hallowe'en song. Then a harem we witnessed with a shiek proud and handsome He was entertained by the Turkish girls dancing Then sweet strains of music began to fall on our ear And last the census was taken as it is every year. Now the audience consisted of people from afar Some of them were brought in an aeroplane car

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THE PETONIAN 73 Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept. Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. CHRONICLE 1923-1924 3-Freshies, Freshies, everywhere. 1 4-The class of '24 have taken on their dignified airs. 5-Commercial Teacher arrives. Great confusion. I wonder how many more times our classes will be changed? 6-Mr. Weyman spoke in chapel on City of Washington. 7-Upper classmen meet to 10-Seniors try experiment in ll-Beautiful day. Too nice 12-Main question fAre you 13-School closed for Fair. 14-Everybody asking, Were you at the fair? 17-Seniors-Juniors held election to elect members of staff. Seniors order class rings. 18-Seniors order invitations. 19-Initiation of Freshmen. Had their pictures taken, 20-No music for chapel. Societies elect officers for year. 21-Freshman Reception. Oh! those Huluhula dances. Miss Andrew here. 24-Seniors elected representatives for staff, 25-Meeting of Staff. 26-Primus Rankie fell asleep while dreaming of Libby. 27-New expression coined, HoW's come is it? 28-Mr. Deppa gave talk on Sportsmanship, First ball game of societies. Thesians victorious, 1-Seniors get new seats. What's the matter with them Sen- iors? ! ???? 2-Great argument in social problems. 3-Thesians and Philo ball game. Thesians won. What's the matter Philo's? 4-Harold not at school. Oh! thaticar! 5-Ball game. Lost again, cheer up Philo's. Thesian Literary. james Swartz continued to talk. Miss Hasson-james, you are just like a girlg your mouth goes all the time. 8-Mr. Deppa says, no chapel for three days. 9-Philo and Thesian girls played their Hrst ballgame. Thesians victorious. 10-Meeting of the Staff. 11-Last day of no chapel. 12-Mr. Deppa after explaining an Algebra lproblem several times, You should understand that problem now. I've run through it till I am exhaustedf' I 1 ,H W K 15-New rule made. No paper allowed to be torn out of our tablets. 16-Seniors: VVhy do bachelors not live as long as married men? 17-School play was started. discuss an annual for the year. Chemistry. Oh, those rings! to work. going to the fair?j