Port Allegany Union High School - Tiger Lily Yearbook (Port Allegany, PA)

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JOHN ANTONSON The boy that “tickles the ivories’ and makes old Paddy look like a stranger at the piano. Johnnie is one of the athletes of which the school is justly proud. He is a varsity man in all three sports and has an envied ability in each. He is a member of the Dramatic Club and usually has one of the leading roles in school plays. We hope he will stay clear of all women as they are liable to destroy some of his talent. DOROTHY BARNETT A little brown-eyed faithful member of the class who has had her heart and hands full of cooked food and candy during the year of 1926-27. Her smiles and personality have won for her a place in the hearts of all who have been fortunate enough to get a “knock-down” to her. If Dan Cupid Mrs. her he must have Mr. with a million. HOWARD BAKER Well deserves his position on the Staff as Boys Athletic Editor, being Captain of both the football and track teams, besides being an indespensible player on the teams of previous years. Bake was also president of' the Athletic Association and in his Junior year was vice-president of his class. It has often been stated by members of the female-sex that “He runs like a dear. ’ FREDERICK BURGART Firpo is one of the schools pride athletes having been an important member of the football and basketball teams and being star contester in the weight events on the track team. He is one of the most popular fellows, and is always ready and willing to work for the class. It has been predicted that he will, spend his future as a Midget in Singsing Sisters Circus.

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ehr diiirr Hilg ing what we had anticipted since our welcome into P. A. H. S. Among the numerous business transactions, none were of such importance as the purchase of our class rings. For once our class had a chance to exhibit its excellent taste, in the selection of our class symbol. To us they are reminders of High School days, whose value can never be measured except by ourselves. The annual Banquet given in honor of the Senior Class proved to be one of the most elaborate affairs ever given by high school students. It was recognized by all members of our class as an important event, and necessary preparation and arrangements were made by our different committees. A four course dinner was served by our mothers. The tables were beautifully decorated witn roses and carnations, the flowers of both classes. Appropriate menu cards, favors and place cards also graced the table. After the dinner many interesting toasts were given, after which we adjourned to.the auditorium for the dance. With a few more parties and hikes the Junior Year came to a glorious conclusion. The last stage in our High School career has been reached. We are now wrestling with the conjugations, theorems, traverses, and orations to complete the development of our marvelous intellects and to accomplish things which will bring fame to our beloved Alma Mater. In the year of our supremacy, namely our Senior Year we dominated the lower classes with an iron hand and they, recognizing our skilled leadership have followed willingly and the school as a whole has accomplished great things during the school year 1926-27. During our Senior Year we attempted to make things interesting for the lower classes. We sponsored many parties, entertainments, dances and contests which have all been brilliantly successful. The Senior Boys defeated the other three class Basketball teams and are therefore School Champions. But not only were the Seniors champions of the School but many of the best Varsity Players were found among our number. Two things which show the initiative and talents of our class are the Washington Trip and the Publication of an Edition of The Tiger Lily, after an elapse of ten years since the proceeding book was published. Our Class Orator, Clyde Lynch won the championship of not only the local school but the entire County and won the honor of being the alternate at the sectional meet. This feat does not only bring praise to himself and his class but presented a beautiful silver cup to the school. With tears in their eyes the lower classmen watch the Seniors depart but we feel sure that if they follow our examples and advice they will continue to make Port High a first rate school. Our officers for the Senior Year were: President, Leonard Burleson ; Vice President, John Antonson; Treasurer, Philip Todd; Secretary, Mary Cantwell “FIN SHED YET BEGINNING”

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LEONARD BURLESON The clown of the class but nevertheless a valued member tor his ever-ready wit and humor. He has the Sophisticated honor of being President of the Senior Class of ’27. His delight is debating at which game he is hard to be defeated. He is also a valued member oi the football team. Scholastically he is one of the class leaders and will undoubtedly make a brilliant success o» anything he attempts. Farmer is a Ladies man and is oiten caught glancing in their directions although he is too bashful to speak to them. MARY E. CANTWELL After Mary graduated from the Turtle Point Grade School she joined our class as a Freshman and is now graduating with us after four long years of study. Mary has been active in all the student activities. We do not worry about Mary’s future success in the world because her bright smile will get her anywhere. GENEVIEVE CLARK Joined us as a Freshman and has won high respect from her classmates, having made excellent grades during all the four years. She is a member of the Spanish Club and is always ready to take part in all the class activities. When she drifts to the west, as she plans, we hope she will keep a place in her heart and memory for her schoolmates in old P. A. H. S. ROBERT CUTTING Bob joined our ranks at the beginning of the Senior year, coming from Westfield. Pa. and has already been termed a “Regular Feller”. He is a good musician, playing the violin in the orchestra. His sparkling wit and good nature are always ready and we hope that he never forgets his old High School friends and the happy days spent in Port High.