Rockwood High School - Rocket / Mainliner Yearbook (Rockwood, PA)

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010000 0:00000-000000-0' V jlS'1'A S H0000-000000000000-0.00u SENIOR CLASS HISTORY This is a story of a heroic group of people who fought the battle of high school and emerged victorious. VVhence they came and whither they are going seems to be a deep dark mystery. After searching all the valuable documents in the office, and taking fingerprints and measurements, certain conclusions have been reached about this group of Sen- iors. Judging from the color of their hair and the size of their feet, it is found that they began their start in school life some years ago when they entered the Fresh--' man Class of the Rockwood High School. Several locks of hair were found in books which match the hair of certain present Seniors. Many footprints were found under- neath other footprints leading to the doors of the school when acid was applied to bring out the faintly discerned tracks. These tracks, followed by bloodhounds which were used to find the trail, lead to our Freshman homeroom. About that time Miss Ringgold, a high school teacher, found a group of students which answered the des- cription of the present Seniors sitting in her classroom. So it is thought that per- haps this same group arrived at high school by the way of the eighth grade. No- thing is certain, though, as this class is very elusive. While in this class we were considered low by the upperclassmen and were called greenies. Early in the year the Sophomores honored us with an Initia- tion Party. Many strange and remarkable things had to be done by us to please them. After doing our best they agreed to let us go and gave us a light lunch. The next year we entered the Sophomore class. It seems that not all of our group was here, because some decided not to go on and a few went to other schools. The year held some excitement for in February we had the privilege of initiat- ing the Freshmen-somewhat in the same manner we were, with plenty of barn paint and all the other trimmings. All in all we had a great year. Ah, what Juniors we were. We were skilled in Eng'lish--especially in story telling and acting pantomines. In Latin we were a most brilliant class. On Feb- ruary 16th we held a Valentine Party in the gym to raise some money for our class. We worked hard at this and made out well. Finally the last and most exciting year came. Because of the war a few of our members were not able to attend this year. They were Robert Kinter, Gene Phill- ippi, and Dean Gary. With the aid of Mrs. Martin, we started early on many money- making projects. This included the selling of cards, stationery, emblems, and other things. We also held two radio shows which were enjoyed by all who attended. Early in the year we had the opportunity of choosing our name cards and announcements, which was exciting because it showed that we were nearing the close of our school life. Then all the spare moments of our time were turned to the techniques of danc- ing. Why, the Juniors were inviting us to the Junior-Senior prom, one of the most exciting events of our lives. The first time many of the girls had a chance to wear an. evening gown a11d if lucky enough a beautiful corsage. We wish to thank the Jun- icrs for the time they spent to give us an enjoyable evening. Then came the class play. VVe chose The Sixth Key, a mystery comedy, because we enjoyed myis- teries. Mr. Hodge, a man from out of the past, was played by Kenneth Boden- hagen: his sister, Ella Hodge, was Fern Weyand, his niece, Marcelle Burgess, Ruth Welshg Hattie the cook, Inez Bittnerg Minnie the maid, Doris Snyder: The Chinese servant, So Hang, Bill Barclay: Delight March, who was a moving picture actress, was played by Idella Comptong Vivian Darling, Lorraine Wheeling: Ralph Lane, james Schrock: Danny O'Brien, Austin VVeimer3 Malcolm Marvin, a man of mystery, Fred1Hayg and Allen Dale, John Sanner. Under the direction of Mrs. Martin it prov- ed to be quite a success. Since the night of the Class Play, everything was just a hustle and a hurry. Tests to study for, which seemed like millions. VVh-o to invite to the Senior Banquet? How will I look in my cap and gown? And so many other little things that seemed to pop out when we were so busy. Nervous but anxious we waited for Commencement day when we would receive a great reward on which we worked for many years. Af- ter many restless nights of dreams and nightmares, Commencement came and went Everyone was happy because they did their best and were ready to start out on their own. 00000 0000000001 1946 os00000000000000000000'4

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MARY WALKER aaeaffowfamafraafomowwwfatanoaeowfawfaarouowoweaxow V 15' JLAS aeatawwowzaeauasmwvrafawweawwwmv The Seniors AUDREY ROMESBERG Nickname ......... Crazy about ....... Favorite expression Favorite food ..... Hobby ............ Ambition .... it -Iokelu Kate Horses French Fries Reading it Secretary Ought to be ......... More Confident JOHN SANNER Nickname ......... Crazy about ....... Johnnie VVomen Favorite expression. . . Nuts it Favorite food ..... Hobby ......... Ambition ...... Onght to be ...... it it it Cake Sleeping Good husband A lawyer JAMES SCHROCK Nickname ......... Crazy about ....... Favorite expression Favorite food ..... Hobby ............ Ambition .... Ouglit to be ...... Nickname ............ XVa'ker Crazy about .......... School Favorite expression. . . Oh, heaven's sake! Favorite food ........ Pie Hobby .............. Traveling Ambition ..... . . . Beautician Ought to be ......... Quicker FERN WEYAND Nickname ....... . .... Fernie Crazy about. ......... Driving Favorite expression. . . N0t me Favorite food ........ Cake and ice cream Hobby ........ .. . Crocheting Ambition ..... . . . Secretary Ought to be ......... A teacher HAROLD WEYAND jim Nickname ............ Weyand B10ufle5 Crazy about .......... Women VVg1l, now, lets gee! Favorite expression. . . Hi Captain! Bananas Favorite food ........ Spaghetti and Basketball meat balls High School Hobby ........ ... Hunting Principal Ambition ...... .. . Lavvyer 'tMore dependable Ought to be ......... A beau DORIS SNYDER Nickname ......... Crazy about ....... Favorite expression Favorite food ..... Hobby ....... Oh, Fiddle dicldlel nD0vv Puppiesu Spaghetti and meat balls Reading cook books Ambition ...... . . . l'liotograplier Onglit to be ......... A model MARY VOUGHT Nickname ......... Crazy about ....... Favorite expression Favorite food ..... tt 'Voughien Playing hookie Ho, honey! Candy Hobby ............ Sewing Ambition .... School teacher Ouglit to be... .. . Detention hall supervisor RUTH WELSH Nickname ............ Ruthie Crazy about .......... Sleeping late Favorite expression. . . Some day you can't make a cent Favorite food ...... .. HHU1,' Hobby ,,,,,,,, , , Collecting pictures Ambition ..... .. A housewife Ought to be ......... A dancing teacher LORRAINE WHEELING Nickname ............ Tintz Crazy about ......... . Study Hall Favorite expression. . . Jeepers Favorite food ........ Baked Ham Hobby ....,..... ..... ' 'Collecting Van Ambition ...... . . Ought to be .... .. AUSTIN WEIMER Nickname ............ Crazy about ....... Favorite expression... Favorite food ..... Hebby ........ . . . Ambition .. . .. Ouglit to be .... ?a202G7r-?l0N0N0f201G01401'-02101'0'2h01l0N0140Wf0440-f0f40N Batter Basketball 'AWhat do you mean? tt ,Q Cake Traveling Engineer A wrestler johnson's pictures Beautieiann A voca:ist U tt 1 94 6 waaww-oiwafononmraxonmto-Nofoeaa 01:0-Q0-fox 1 v

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mfmsmeatmfmwtfawt-a1afa:aw:0tataw1w.w.e VIST AS ntafasoffa--aftafattaeatawweatmtmemtaeas SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the members of the senior class of the Rockwood High School, realizing full well that school days cannot last forever: while we are now half in our right minds, and still influenced by the advice of our faculty, and envied by the juniors, do hereby make, publish, and declare, this to be our first, last, and only will and testa- ment, by which we attempt to make distribution of our extensive estate and king- dom. ARTICLE I SECTION I. To Mr. Bowman we leave a great sense of loss when we no more enter the school about 9:10 rather than 9:00. SECTION II. To Mrs. Martin we leave a bigger and better senior class and when she tells them to do something they won't answer, WHO! ME? SECTION III. To Miss Burnworth we leave our ability to give current events and slide by. SECTION IV. To Mrs. Livengood we leave many years of happy married life with no troubles but little ones. . SECTION V. To Mr. Berkebile we leave a bigger and better lab, test tubes and all. SECTION VI. To Miss Mulhollen we leave all the fairy story books in the library. SECTION VII. To Mr. Newman we leave all the little ternperamental mathema- tition he can get. SECTION VIII. To Mrs. Hickson we leave the most beautiful evening gown to make up for all the gowns she gave to the kids to wear to the Prom. SECTION IX. To Mr. Musser we leave a bunch of kids who know how to work them buzzin saws and things. SECTION X. To Mr. Reese we leave all the daily tests he gave to us so he can give them to the following senior class. I hope they will be as bright as we were. SECTION XI. To Mr. Illar we leave the best band in Rockwood. ARTICLE II SECTION I. To the members of the junior class we will our dignity. They will need it if they live up to the high example we have set as a -class. SECTION II. To the members of the sophomore class we will our good looks in hope that they may be able to impress the faculty as being more intelligent. SECTION 111. To the members of the freshman class we will our ability to learn. This ability is a necessary asset if freshmen ever growl i11to seniors. SECTION IV. To our beloved faculty we will a period of rest and quiet, free from all interruption by us, and lacking in all the troubles we have brought them. SECTION V. To the furnace we bequeath our textbooks. It is our hope that when winter winds howl in the coming term, the fire burning in the f-urnace will cause a warmth in the rooms of this high school, and will bring a reminder of our happy days here. SECTION VI. On the fourth row in study hall and the third seat in the row, on the under side of the desk will be found a wad of gum. This wad belongs to Idella Compton who narrowly escaped being caught. We will this wad of gum to the first person claiming it. SECTION VII. Being unable to find any student in high school who can qualify, we are unable to will our ability to make perfect grades. Therefor we request that this ability be left in the little grade books of the teachers and guided by their dear hand in the hope that to some fortunate student there may fall the mercy and the goodness of the heart of the faculty. A xmwftatmafavawftataea-avatmwwfmwawaemeam 1946 f10t:0::0::0-a:o1:m:ae0:'a:a:0n0umf-aa0f0:0m0fz