Philipsburg Osceola Area High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Philipsburg, PA)

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Senior Class Histor WVe, the class of 1947, entered the Freshman Class of Philipsburg High School in 1944. Our activities for that year consisted of a Valentine party and assembly programs. Our class officers were: President .............,....,.,,..., ...... .,,....,...,...,...... I 1 me Speranza Vice President ..... ...... M arianne Montresor Secretary ,..,.,,.,.. . ...........,.... Bess Crago Treasurer ,.....,.,..,....,......... ...,.,....,...,..,....... I ohn Czap After entering Senior High School in the fall of 1945 we were proud to bear the name of Sophomore. Even at this earlv date in our school career, our contri- butions to the band and sports as well as the many other organizations were becoming prominent. We proved our dramatic ability by presenting Act Your Agev directed by Mr. Skelton. Officers for this year were: President ,..,..,....,.. ..............,. , Ioe Speranza Vice President .,.,. ..,.,.. B ertha Thompson Secretary ,,..,..,., .........,..... P atty Latz Treasurer ....,..,,.......,...,....,. . ..,..................... Clair Ritchey As Juniors we gained many laurels for our Alma Mater. Our boys proved their ability in football, basketball and wrestling by becoming great assets to the varsity squads. In drama we shone as we presented i'Best Foot F orwardv directed by Mr. Skelton. After a few months of anxious waiting we received our class rings and pins and proudly displayed them to all. The following classmates were elected as our officers for the Junior year: President ....,. , ...,. ,..... D ick Cette Vice President ...., John Czap Secretary ..,,....... ...., C lair Ritchey Treasurer ........ .,... .,,.,..,...,..... ......,........ .... T 4 m 1 n Golding Emerging from a long, restful vacation, we, now digniHed seniors, were pre- pared for not only the busiest, but also the most important year in our high school career. Our senior class play New Firesv which was under the able direction of Miss George was a huge success. During this year the band received its new uniforms and presented a splendid concert. Our football, basketball and wrestling stars shone brightly as they often brought us to victory. The officers elected for our last year were: President ..,............,..............,..,...,,.,.. ............ D ick Cette V ice President .... ...........,...,. I ohn Czap Secretary ....... . , Bertha Thompson Treasurer ..,....................,.......,............,...,.....,. Doris Henry Ordering name cards and announcements, having pictures taken and plan- ping for the prom all led to a great climax on Tuesday evening, Iune 3, when we graduated. VVe would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the faculty and principals who have patiently seen us through our trials and tribulationsg and willingly guided and directed us on our road of learning the past four years. 28

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fn dame ffelcit, Meg mf-dy walk . Zin inning memurp uf BLAIR HENDERSON IH. CHARLES MAYHEW DALE BROWN JAMES STULLER - - - who lost their lives in an accident while they were returning from football practice on August 28, 1945 ----- Not in the time of pleasure Hope doth set her bowg But in the sky of sorrow, Over the vale of Woe. Through gloom and shadow look we On beyond the years! The soul would have no rainbow Had the eyes no tears. 27

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ho's ho n '47 Most Pleasing Personality Patsy Lutz Don Bannon Most Humorous Ann Jones George Peters Best Dressed Louise I lcssoug jolm Taylor Most Studious Bertha 'llliompsou Bill Kcpliart WE? :Ai ,: Most Popular Best Looking Pat Ryver 1'e-ggy Colcltliorp 13 Dick Ggltq Parke Pearson Most Athletic Most Likely to Succeed Betty VVatson Bertha Thompson lffhn C2317 Bill Keplmrt y- Dolores -lolmson 29