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

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THE TIGER LILY Senior Class History Away back in 1931 we were only freshmen. We were somewhat acquainted with our surroundings, and it was at this time that the sixty-seven of us first considered ourselves necessary requisites to our Alma Mater. Our first business to be transacted was the election of officers and the selection of a class flower, a motto, and an insignia. As officers we elected President, Norris Burleson; Vice-President, Frances Cutting; Secretary, Mary Smith; and Treasurer, Merl Dunn. The white rose was chosen as our class flower; and “Climb high though the rocks be rugged” as our motto. In the second semester our class officers were the same except for the Vice-President, who was James Thomas. During the first year the class sponsored a very successful freshmen party. In the fall of 1932 the same old bell told us the same old story, that school days were here again. This year found us smaller in number but strong in determination to make this the best year yet. At the beginning of the term we elected our class officers as follows: President, Norris Burleson; Vice-President, Chester Doloway ; Secretary, Mary Smith ; and Treasurer, Menfred Tenglund. Later we named the same officers except for the Vice-President, who was DeForest McDowell. Our greatest achievement for this year was the sponsoring of a sophomore party on April 22, in honor of the seniors. We did our best in all athletics, placing six of our members on the football team, nine members on the boys’ basketball team, and six of our girls on the basketball team. The first semester of our junior year was uneventful except for the arrival of cur class rings. From the beginning of the second semester, we began making preparations for th2 Junior Prom. After much discussion and many hard fought debates, as well as much work, we sponsored a beautiful prom, which was acclaimed one cf the best ever, in honor of the graduating class. The chief feature of the Junior Prom was the tulip scene, which was depicted by use of tulips in contrast with the other decorations, the originality of which needs to be lauded. The officers for our junior year were President, Frederick Grabe; Vice President, Chester Doloway; Secretary, Mary Barnett; and Treasurer, Menfred Tenglund. At last we have become dignified and serious seniors. After a few weeks of school, we found ourselves called upon to teach a large class of Sophs their respective place and duties in P. A. H. S. After initiation was over, we felt more kindly toward the sophomores and led them to the gym, where dancing furnished the entertainment, and cake and ice cream, the refreshments. During Christmas vacation, we seniors attended the annual Alumni

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MARY SMITH Girls’ Varsity, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 1; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3; “Bugle” Staff; Class Secretary, 1, 3; “Tiger Lily” Staff; Girls’ Gym Club, 1, 2; “Ruth In A Rush” Tri-IIi-Y, 1, 2, 3, Treasurer, 2; President,3. Athletic Council, 2, 3, Secretary, 2, 3; Dramatic Club, 3, Secretary, 3; “Smithy”, dance floors, “De”. fine scholastic ability, basketball, fun-loving, popular, dependable, blond, Home Economics. HARLAND STRAIT F. F. A., 1; Biology Club, 2, 3; Hi-Y, 1. “Harley”, Turtle Point, dogs, cars, blushes, women (?), reserved, curly haired, blond, easy going. KENNETH TAUSCHER Football, 2, 3; Dramatic Club, 2; Boys’ Gym Club, 1; Science Club, 3; Hi-Y, 1, 2. “Sandy”, “Nation-Wide”, tow head, likes the women, book-keeper, fun-loving, model boy, determined, likeable chap. MENFRED TENGLUND Class Treasurer, 1, 2, 3; Science Club, 1; Basketball, 1, 2, 3; “Tiger Lily” Staff; Athletic Council, 3; Biology Club, 2, 3; Football Manager, 3. “Min”, Swede, manly, broken bones, broken heart (?), great financier, hiking, sports, quiet, generous. VICTOR WAGNER Football Manager, 1, 2; Boys’ Gym Club, 1; Athletic Council, 1, 2; Chemistry Club, 2; Hi-Y, 1, 2; Biology Club, 3. “Vic”, one fine fellow, refined, courteous to women, every one’s friend, ambitious, qiuet, unconcerned, serious.

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THE TIGER LILY Banquet, where we were royally treated to a banquet and dance at Canoe Place Inn and Weinman’s Hall. One of the outstanding means of raising money for the publication of the year book was by the presentation of a three-act comedy entitled, “Ruth In A Rush”, which was given December 18 and 19, and again January 30. We have also sponsored dances, and held a Senior Bazaar during the month of March. Each year we continued to increase the number of athletes from our class on the football as well as the basketball teams, and saw Chester Doloway having the honor of being captain of the football team. The class officers for our senior year include : President, Robert Lyman ; Vice President, Norris Burleson ; Secretary, Mary Smith; and Treasurer, Menfred Tenglund. As seniors, we extend our hearty appreciation to the lower classmen and also to our principal and teachers for their cooperation and kindness in helping us attain our goal, Commencement. As the history of the class of ’35 ends, we feel that we have done our best to uphold the traditions and high standard of our Alma Mater, and we hope to bring added fame to her by our accomplishments in the future. MEDITATION I’ve often wished as this day goes on And the periods of study are all anon, That I’d have studied in the sweet bygone. Oh! I could have studied and learned a lot, too, But I was lazy, perhaps you could see, So I’ll let today be a lesson to me. Tomorrow while others are happy and free, Will just be a “test day” to some folks and me, Now we could have done it had we only tried, And then to our mothers there would have come pride. But I guess it’s useless to sit here and sigh And make things worse as the time passes by, So I better buck up and amend my ways, Then I’ll be prepared for the next “Test Days.”