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

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Elin- Eigrr ifilg fflistnrg nf the In September, 1925 the class of '29 made its debut into the upper ranks of the local system of education. The class, tolling seventy in number, displayed marks of scholastic, athletic and social efficiency. At the first class meeting Miss Jaegar was elected class advisor, Howard Crain, president, Paul Par- ish, vice-presidentg Cecelia Romanio, secretary, and Andrew McNulty, treasurer. With this list of oflicials marked progress was made. Red and White were chosen for the class co-lors and from the floral sphere they select- ed the sweet pea. Later in the fall the class motto, Climb Though the Rocks be Rugged was adopted. This ex- tensive class readily adapted them- selves to the customs of the school and soon was recognized as an important factor in the school's progress. The first year of High School for this class was marked by one major event-their official reception into the High School. On the appointed night seventy timorous individuals reluct- antly attended the scho-ol. Somewhat roughly the verdant group was usher- ed to the auditorium. Prior to the ar- ranged program the upper classmen amused themselves by way of dishev- elling all kempt hair. With the mem- bers of '29 as the goats the program was presented. Frequently through- out the routine of affairs the paddle was applied to all antagonistic guests. Subsequently, seventy Hwearers of the green were mercilessly herded into the gymnasium to undergo further hu- mi'iations. The intelligent members of '29 were now experienced in the art nf receiving punishment and what fol- lowed, they underwent as the common course of events. Undaunted'y this group of students joined in the dance Qilass nf 1929 and turned the evening into- a social SLICCQSS. The class of '29 during their ele- mentary year of High School contrib- uted valuable material to all athletic teams and was adequately represent- ed on the Honor Roll. The remainder of this year was uneventful with the exceptio-n of the election of officers: Howard Crain, Leslie Crain, Andrew McNulty and Cecelia Romanio, who were president, vice-president, treas- urer and secretary respectively. Un- der their guidance those of '29 con- cluded a most fruitful school year. In the fall of 1926 this superb class returned to school, decreased in number but increased in dignity. The class of '29 asiduously pursued their Sophomore tasks under the advice of J. B. Kirkpatrick. For the first se- mester were elected President Howarrl Crain, Vice-President James Helmer, Secretary Helen Falk, and Treasurer Ralph Johnson. During their second year in High School the members of '29 evidenced convincing signs of ani- mation. Class parties were held with no little success. A class Weiner roast was staged and certain members of the class presented Pa's New House- koeper , a humorous one-act play. The year ended well with Howard Crain acting in the capacity of presi- dent, Leslie Crain, vice-president: Ruth Lovell, secretary, and Margaret McNally, treasurer. The year of 1927 found the class intellectually matured. The class flos- ignated Jack Healy, president, Ed- ward Haglund, vice-president: Cece- lia Romanio, secretary: and Radford Gamble, treasurer. This year the class was confronted with two gigan- tic projects: the sponsoring of the

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ALEDA, TENGLUND Seldom heard but ever present is Kitty who is a faithful little memebr of time class of '29. Although she will not accomipiany us to Washington, she has given the -class her heartiest support in al-l of its endeavors. She has a very studious nature which is sure to bring success to her in her chosen vocation. The fact must not be overlooked that she can play the piano to a very good effect. HAROLD THOMAS Jiggs , the shiek of the class, joined us last year. He is always present at all school socials and athletic functions and was a three letter man in '28, so you may readily understand his value to the school. Harold has been on the Executive Council for the last two years and wc are sure that he would give all atliletically, if he were eligible, as he has .Tone in years past. MARGUERITE WINSHIP Marg joined us in our freshman year, having graduated from t.he Brooklyn Side ac- ademy. She is a me-mber of the Girls Glee Club and takes an important part in nearly all the plays presented by the various clubs. And say! talk about studious and industrious she has served on many committees for the class. This little lady stands high in her studies, so we just know she will have suc- cess when she goes away to a higher school. RDNABELLE WINSTON Rona, the Belle of the class, joined us early in our 'high school career. She has al- ways been interested in writing and .has ,serv- ed faithfully on the Bugle Staff for three years. She has always been interested in class projects, conducting candy sales, cooked food sales, and working co-operatively with her classmates in all of their literary produc- tions. She has it pleasing personality which is bound to attract friends to her wherever she may go.

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Elin' Gigi-r Iilg Freshman Reception and the Junior Banquet, both of which required much tact and originality from the class in- volved. Primarily the class wrestled with the Freshman Reception. Much labor was expended, the result of which was an wholly unique recep- tion. The plan varied from that of the customary reception and the trend of the supernatural was acted upon. Devils and phantoms were employed, resultant in an exceptionally success- ful reception. The second major project was even more successful. With maternal aid a banquet equivalent to any of its predecessors, was methodically pre- pared and so presented as to be re- corded in the High School annals as a social triumph for the class of l29. Weeks before the banquet mothers and students assembled and discussed plans for the event. At these gather- ings thousands of artificial roses and sweet peas were manufactured to pic- turesquely interlace the white trellis- es. Canoe Place Inn was the recip- ient of these elaborate decorations which were arranged with such true artistic taste that later Smethport High School rented them. A luscious three course dinner was follc-wed by dancing to Lime Cobb's irresistable Foot Warmers. It was a night of memorable Junior-Senior companion- ship which will always be cherished among school-day reminiscences. Also during this year the members of '29 made manifest their selective power in choosing a class ring which proved to be nothing less than a prod- igy. The third lap of their High School course seemingly ended, to the mem- bers of the class and their intimate school mates, too so-on to have been classed a term. On September 9, 1928 the mem- bers of the class of '29, innocent of any hint of ostentation. took their ap- pointed seats in assembly where ma- tured members of High School are heralded as Seniors, As the su- preme cla.-s of the school they have been worthy. Athletically they have outnumbered any other class for rep- resentation on varsity forces. Twelve of the football lettermen were Seniors. Half of the members of the Girls Bas- ketball team were Senior maidens and the majority of the Boys Basketball team was composed of Senior youths. Scholastically they have balanced their portion of the Honor Roll. This class contemplates a journey to the National Capitol the second week in June. With this objection and with the publication of this Tiger Lily they have shown a high commercial instinct in their incessant efforts to as- semble the necessary funds. Much money is needed for such a large class, a class which appears to equal in num- ber the class of '25. The ofiicers for the year were: presidents, Cortlyn Antonson and Howard Craing vice-presidents, Jack Healy and Gilbert Dolowayg treasur- ers, Lawrence Miller and Ralph John- son, secretary, Cecelia Romanio. Dur- ing the past two years the class of '29 has been fortunate in having L. W. Holden for class advisor to whom all members of the class are appreciative for his beneficial efforts in their be- half. On May 30th the members of the class will graduate. Submerging the four long years of High School some forty will receive diplomas. One week later some forty members will under- go the educational tour to Washing- ton, D. C. Then some forty graduates will separate, but they will still be students, some students of the Uni- versity of Hark Knocks , others stud- ents of fortune. But in heart all will be life-long students of the class of '29. So ends the history of the mem- bers of the class of '29. Members to go into the world and Climb Though the Rocks be Rugged.