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

Page 7 text:

Table of Contents BOOK ONE: Introduction Here we present our theme, The Philipsburg Sesqui Centennial. We have chosen this because we believe it is a fitting tribute and climax to the recent Sesqui Celebration. BOOK TWO: Education By means of a historic landmark, namely, The Old Mud Church, we introduce part two. This shrine is a symbol of faith and guidance for our Community. So too, our School Board, Administrators and Faculty Members have been a constant source of guidance to us during our days at P. H. S. BOOK THREE: Classes No history of the past would be complete without the old fash- ioned school. Here we depict that scene for you in our opening page. And now a swift transition to the modern day as we present the Senior Class of 1948 as well as the underclassmen. BOOK FOUR: Organizations No panoramic view would be complete without a glimpse into our extra-curricular activities. ln the field of sports, music, dramatics, publications, etc. we see indications of growth and progress. We should not be satisfied, however, until we find every student partici- pating in some activity which will best suit his individual needs. These extra-curricular activities can be a real source of ioy and pride to the community as well as to the individual. BOOK FIVE: Social Activities at P. H. S. School parties, dances, and assemblies are an integral part of life here at P. H. S. We present them to you by means of informal snapshots. ln section five also we include the Class Prophecy, Last Will and Testament and Special Events. The latter is a record of the outstanding incidents of our school year. BOOK SIX: Patrons List The individuals and business organizations whose names appear herein have made the publication of our 1948 Annual possible. We appreciate your interest and support of our school and its activities and hope that we may continue to serve you satisfactorily in the future. 3

Page 6 text:

-.. Q. 155 fl 49- . AWA v,.. an mf... MQ,-Q A wi mn -x -- ,. Q. -if Am .QM f -sf' 4 153 H39 ,L ,W . WX' iL 1s7.n ., V 'ifiiiam L ,gag 5 'fkfliaaginir 'gswlffmffw . ,- - i - ' 1 - is gig Y -film.. .fgifwg-5 119 2.3!-aw 5 w J '-wr.--H1-is-fwwm 51 Agqasfa A L' -assi . wi'f'fX?i?35fw1. wg-Sgfgf V, f ,gggggg-' .2 .Q -wwf gizf-H: ,,. Q , .M H11 Q-ffi' ai.. -fl: 7' if :M and KN X :.+ - 2. z.. Q. Wffw, .fm '7 V M- , ff? xv,-335552, 32 ' S IW sr' 3 fy ::ER?5wL W fgfwm.. A --E91 'qwb-4.5, 3+ f-5Qf 5. 3.1 . ... .. , , gm gy., use, ,A kngiqgg, ' .sz'waJX2 -1-iifigfgz NST. :E-45512, --Egg -..fT,:fw?L?f 1 . Wff--YQZTZ' .za-921555-'f A ' 'Q 'K ik ks ., ..5Qwf.1??'1.- '?5iAS'i't---w ., v -1 W.. L .. K L,A. W,,,,.,wf 3- M. wfiq : ,.,g,s7'-22-911 femfiiw ,iwiapvz ww' ki- w- -ig-.1-225,22-138.-A ,M V .V ':if'i.'1:f.5 -waz., -1 kai- x T H Q --QTPIP4 ' M- fi--1 if gggw . K, .1 ew. lap -2:2-ff 5 if -f iv- '-fap UL ,.-.52 --.illu k 1.7 V if l- 1 -' fy RS? A Q:,Lf?Y1'-gwfllifsii :eff -. .,wf.fgiai. ..' -Neff- 13 .s:'Z',L,M:i,if-r ,Z-Iwi -1 vslzmzrwg, .4 .vm f.,. ,, .gl W. fm-g,1eQs?iQ-Qzg, 5- fqggj.. ., , ,, MW 2 V, K, iw U, , mfsm . W- J Q .f.Q.'?F:5i9'- 'hesi- '-.mggxsw 1 L- - X fwiiliiyk' '- 1' .1 -- Wah iw' Q miie: , wk iM:Q2zs?5g ,, , . , M.. ., W, .W-1-. Ql .x?Qls if , fL'?3Li3fl .Q,iiYWgg'iLgge2g,,A - ., f,w'if1t. ,,- -. aziwififgp.: .W J - 1-fzfzwv' VIN ww? -V, fFmM?Qg3'si1 -, . .ww ww? Mis- g. . . M 'af . . QIM QL.. .rv .. 4 -1-J.:,5v:g.3I' H' 2 .--.:'..L: - ,Y -x!:..: 1' sw Z af Z.f f'..'Q,'1,4 , : S 7' M,i,mgQ1-gwnuww 552-me-555 H 5 wg: K if W 297553 4 ' 5 ,L-Ek if 4, mv'-,

Page 8 text:

Introduction During the summer of 1947 Philipsburg proudly celebrated the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of its founding. lt is, therefore, appropriate for the 1948 Mountaineer to dedicate this issue to those sturdy pioneers by whose courage, perseverance, and industry a firm foundation for civic progress was laid, as well as to those citizens of later days who have continued on in the same tradition to make Philipsburg a town to be proud of. Though Philipsburg must accept the label small town at least, if popula- tion alone is considered, she has an imposing array of firsts to her credit and an enviable record of achievements. ln 1797 Philipsburg was founded by Henry, James, and Hardman Philips, who purchased the land on which it is situated through public auction on the streets of Philadelphia for a price of approximately two cents an acre. Since Hardman Philips wished to develop the community into a manufacturing city, he built not only a dam onthe Moshannon Creek, a foundry, a grist mill, and a saw mill, but also the first screw factory in the United States. ln the year 1878 Philipsburg was the scene of another first -this time in medical history. At that time Dr. J. C. Richards and Dr. John D. McGirk per- formed what was probably the first appendicitis operation. Another impressive distinction which Philipsburg possesses is that of being the first town in the United States to have arc lights in its streets, and in 1881 St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Philipsburg was the first church in the world to be lighted by electricity. Philipsburg is iustly proud of the accomplishments of the long line of civic- minded individuals who are responsible for its development, and the Sesqui- Centennial Celebration, which was held from June 20 to 25, 1947, honored their memory. The activities of the week included community worship, band concerts, parades of many sorts, an historical pageant, fireworks, dances, and many other educational and entertaining features. The students of Philipsburg High School proudly dedicate the 1948 Moun- taineer to commemorate the heritage of the past and themselves to the continued development and progress of Philipsburg. 4