Russell High School - Panther Yearbook (Russell, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1938 volume:

f i I l BOARD OP DIRECTORS ARTHUR FEHLMAN, President WALTER MELLOR IRA DARLING ERNEST BECKWITH ZIBA KING HALLIE RUSSELL, Secretary FOREWORD If this book serves in future years to alumni as an album to which they may turn to renew the memories of former aims, ideals, activities and achieve- ments of Russell High: and to students as a record of these activities that these memories may not be lost in dreams of the future, the Panther of 1938 has served its purpose. , THE EDITOR. In recognition of the years of unselnsh devotion and service in promoting the best interests and highest purposes of Russell High School, the Class of 1938 dedicate this third edition of The Panther to MRS. KATHRYN THOMPSON THE EDITOR. Y on SVN FF 4 T1 3 4f'N-YX'5KvNfV NN Y 5496? 'Li-fjfxgsii LL - -Q-it-f-TI XQQLS , , .,. 0 1 1 0 ,C 5? Q 99 e QSSSQQQWSJSQ ,Q PANTHER STAFF Ruth Amadon ....... .,.....,..,.,.,...., E ditor-in-Chief Margaret Lindquist . . . .A.... Associate Editor Vivian Hale ....... 4 . .Business Manager Robert Branstrom ....,,..,...................,.......... Treasurer ' DEPARTMENT EDITORS Marietta Sanden . . Marion Fox .... Helen Randall . . Marietta Hale . . , Kieth Rogers ...., Elaine Thompson . Mar er Brasin ton g y g . , . A . Lowell Young ..... Donald Branstrom ,...,..,Class Editor . . . 4 . . .Humor Editor . .Advertising Manager Athletic Editor fGirlsj Athletic Editor fBoysj ...,......ArtEditor .. , . . . .Junior Editor . . . .Sophomore Editor . . .Freshman Editor FA ng U LTV QQ ,Q , L gi FACULTY Back row - Left to right: Miss Alice Lindell , . . Mr. Allen Nelson . . . Miss Ethel Young. . . Mr. Jefferson Sears. . . Mrs. Harriett Engle. . Mr. Byron Swanson. . Miss Marie Harrington .,,.4...,.. ....., Front row - Left to ri Mrs Wendell Bauer . . . Miss Ruth Parsons .... Miss Marion Swanson ..., Mr. Everett Eaton ..... Miss Rachael Springer . . Mrs. Kathryn Thompson .... . . . Miss Lona Sutton ..... 6 Second Grade . . .Geography and History-Junior High ..............FzrstGrade . . . .English and Mathematics-Junior High . .English, German and Latin . . . . . . . . .Music and English .Reading, Spelling and Writing ght: .. . . . . .Third Grade ....... .Art . . . .Fifth Grade ........,........Sciences .............FourthGrade . .Social Studies-Spanish I-II Mathematics and Physical Ed. 1 AV x 'gy' MHS A X XX 5 X W Y x.5g l N0 U T S -QM U3 wx ez Qi Q '- AUDREY BARSTOW Always willing to do anything for anyone. Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Class Secretary 3 EDNA AKELEY A scholar, admired for her ability, and respected for her efforts. Glee Club 1 Debating 1 RUTH AMADON With her knowledge, ability, and character, the only prophecy that can be made for her is success. Glee Club l. 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 2. 3, 4 Athletic Play 2. 4 Historian l, 2, 3, 4 Debating 1 Panther Staff 1, 4 8 .U . rn. ,W ,, 1 4. ROBERT BRANSTROM A man with an answer for everything. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Basket Ball 3, 4 Athletic Play 2 Vice-President Z Treasurer 4 Panther Staff 4 Band l, 2, 3 Orchestra 2 JEAN DARLING We know that the same determination and courage that made her outstanding in Athletics will take her through life's hardships. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basket Ball l, 2, 3, 4 Athletic Play 3, 4 ll 1 CARL ATKINS Little things do not worry him, but he does possess a strain of seriousness. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 1. 2, 3, 4 ' 9 ,. l . 3 a f MARIETTA HALE MARGARET LINDQUIST Beneath her playful exterior, there is a serious ambi- tion and desire to accomplish something really worthwhile. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 4 Band 4 Athletic Play 2 President 2 Secretary 4 Panther Staff 2, 4 MARIETTA SANDEN There are few students at Russell High who work more diligently and conscientiously than Marietta. Glee Club 1, 5, 4- Panther Staff 4 She is quiet and restrained, a clean sport, and a pleasant 3SSOC13f2. Glee Club 1, Z1 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basket Ball 2, 3, 4 Athletic Play 2, 3, 4 Panther Staff 4 10 HELEN RANDALL With a winning smile, and a congenial personality. Helen is one of those persons, of whom is can be said: She's a pall Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4 Panther Staff 4 VIVIAN HALE Her genial and contagious personality has made all her class-mates l seek her company. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Orchestra 3, 4 Band 2, 3, 4 President 3 Secretary 2 Athletic Play Z Cheer Leader 2, 3 Panther Staff 4 4 K. ,4 KENNETH FOX He is one with a happy-go-lucky disposition, who never burned too much midnight oil. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 4 Class Treasurer 1 ll ELAINE THOMPSON Her genial smile and wide interests have won her 'po u- P larity and friends. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Band l. 2, 3, 4 B.B. Manager 4 Athletic Play 2, 3, 4 Panther Staff 4 President 1 '12 MARION FOX Pervaded with an ever-present cheerfulness, Marion is characterized by her good humor. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Band l, Z, 3, .4 Treasurer 2 Athletic Play 2 Assistant BB Manager Panther Staff 4 4 BEATRICE MELLOR She might seem abrupt to many, but she really possesses a sympathetic and wholehearted interest. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Band l, 2, 3, 4 Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4 Athletic Play 3, 4 Class President 4 VERTNER DAUGHARTI-IY Socially, he has always managed to enjoy all of our activities, and is already, in our opinion, quite accom- plished in the art of creating favorable impressions among the fair sex. Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 4 Basket ball 4 Soccer 2, 4 President 1 . VIRGINIA PETERSON l Although intelligence is one of her outstanding merits, she also possesses a winning smile, a pleasant nature, and a convincing personality. Glee Club l, 2. 3, 4 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basket Ball l, Z, 3, 4 Athletic Play 3, 4 Vice-President 4 Secretary 3 KEITH ROGERS Like most of us. Cub has his troubles, but unlike most of our troubles, they do not seem to annoy him. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer- l, 2, 3, 4 Basket Ball 3, 4 Athletic Play 4 Panther Staff 4 HERBERT THORPE When words are scarce, they are not spent in vain. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 l 13 CHARACTER EDNA AKELEY Reserved Mutt RUTH AMADON Tactful Punnutr CARL ATKINS Happy-g0- Scotchy lucky AUDREY BARSTOW Dependable Little Audrey ROBERT BRANSTROM Persistent .,Bob,, JEAN DARLING Talkative Jeanne VERTNER DAUGHARTHY Easygoing Jimmy Serene Maroc KENNETH FOX Mischievous .,Kermy,, VIVIAN- HALE Peppy ,.Vee,, MARIETTA HALE Demure ..-I-edu MARGARET LINDQUIST Eflicient Marge BEATRICE MELLOR Tempera- NBCUU mental VIRGINIA PETERSON Energetic Ginny-Pete HELEN RANDALL Cherubic Helene KEITH ROGERS Yes Man aoubi, MARIETTA SANDEEN Sympathetic H7-adn 4 ELAINE THOMPSON Good natufed Tommy HERBERT THORPE Studious Herby HOBBY Dancing Playing piano Hitch- hiking Reading Math Leiby's Sundaes Roller Skating Walking Geometry Theater tickets Stamp collecting Souvenirs Drawing Basket ball Shopping Singing Playing piano Popular music Reading 14 WEAKNESS Skipping school Late for school Sleeping in school Snapping gum Listening to radio Mothering under- classmen Dating Harrison Reckless driving Riding H1 1'3ll'l Wearing sport clothes Chewing gum Flirting Blushing Dating CWD right Smoking Dancing Late hours Opposing HABIT I-Iowy The Big Apple Rubies Telling stories Miss Sutton Driving a car 'Women Drummer Teaching school Nice clothes Spanish Being sympathetic Shows Foreign cor- respondence Imitating Jeannette MacDonald Washing dishes Spaghetti Blond Swede Pessimism AMBITION Hair dressing Pianist Steel worker Doctor Transport pilot Home Ec. teacher Doctor Housewife Millionaire Dancing Private secretary Teacher Journalist Physical Ed. teacher Dietitian Second Nelson Eddy Beautician Private secretary Draftsman M.S ff w. MV 'Ut V74-V ml. :Bon-nl lvss Sea Z e , ,, fv- -..-fx.-, S- .1-N gg Many try the Boundless Sea, And some may reach the shore: But the ones who try will always be Whom the world is waiting for. The port we take may be afar Or the ship may not be right: But we'1l all be guided by one lone star Which will help us win the fight. The star we look to when in strife, Is God's bright light above Beaconing sailors struggling on the sea of life, To reach the port they love. Sometimes the way may stormy be, The Waves may roll too highg But we'll conquer the troubles and the sea For smoother sailing by and by. And so We try The Boundless Sea: We hope to reach the shore: We'll do our best and hope to.rest Safe in port for ever more. BEATRICE MELLOR. Class Flower-Tea Rose Class Colors-Green and Gold 15 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1938 As the school year 1937-38 draws near its close, the graduating class is forced to realize that soon their High School days will be over, and that their class, whose ideals and purposes have been so in unity, will soon be separated. A few of our associations stand out in relief paramount to all others, and it is to those occasions that I invite your attention. It was in 1926 that thirty-eight excited boys and girls entered into the opening of school life. However, after a time the excitement of this new life was lost in a routine of studies and activities, each year presenting its own special interests. Again in 1931, the enthusiasm was rekindled by entrance into Junior High School. Each year seemed to pass more quickly than the previous one and in a short time the spring of 1934 had presented itself with the excitement of graduation from Junior to Senior High School. The graduation seemed. at that time, to be an advancement equal to passing through the Golden Gate. As I recall the past school days, the events of our High School career seem to dominate all others, therefore I now call to your mind a few of these events. In September, 1934, a class of twenty-five students made their way into the Freshman Room into a new world of activities. This class could no longer be called a group of boys and girls, for they assumed the dignity of young ladies and young gentlemen as they climbed the stairs into High School. The first month was a period of adjustment to this new life, accompanied by jeers from the upper classmen directed toward the green Freshmen. However, the faculty was our protection from any serious abuses, and it was also from them that we received our comfort when the date for Initiation was announced. The class of brave Freshmen martyrs faced the Sophomores, who sealed their fate at the Initiation held in the High School Auditorium on October 20, 1934. The events of this tragic day I cannot take time to mention, realizing that those present neeed no further reminding. It was not long until the Freshmen became absorbed in their studies, for many of the class assumed a curriculum of five subjects: and also participated in Athletics, Music, and Debating. The Freshmen Class also proved their capabilities for social activities when they entertained the Weniors at Lone Elm on May 16, 1935. 16 hen the class was promoted to Sophomores, our first thoughts were of a hair-raising initiation for the Freshman Class, and our hopes were realized on October 3, 1935. Later in the year, more important problems arose, the most outstanding one being the adoption of a school ring in which we share. with the Class of 1937, the honor of originating the idea. In May of this year we renewed our reputation as expert entertainers in a party for the Seniors at Akeley Grange Hall. As the third year of High School opened, and we realized that half of our High School career was over, the class delved deeper into their studies. In spite of this, the Juniors found time to entertain the Seniors at a Halloween party at the Haunted House on the Moss House Hill Road. All guests entered through the cellar to be welcomed by ghosts and spooks of every description, but left through the front door having enjoyed an evening of great fun. And now I call your attention to our Senior year, for it is this for which we have waited so long. As we entered into our Senior year, among our first throughts were financial problems. For this reason the class sponsored a Carnival at the I.0.0.F, Hall on October 15th and 16th, 1937. The Grade School co-operated with the High School in a parade advertising the Carnival. The support we received far surpassed our hopes, and through work and co-operation, this event was an outstanding success. After three years of entertaining, we now find outselves well repaid for our efforts by the parties in which we have been guests of honor. The Sophomores started the round of festivities with a Halloween party at the Akeley Grande Hall on October 30, 1937. Halloween games and refreshments provided a very enjoyable evening, and the attractive decorations added to the festive atmosphere. The Freshmen were very original in their plans for entertainment: They invited the Seniors to a supper and party at I,0.0.F.. Hall on March 31. 1938. The Class was entertained at a Spaghetti Supper, and during the course of the evening, the Senior's baby pictures were shown on the screen. This with other novel stunts-provided an evening of fun. Although our Senior year is very nearly ended, the members are still active in Athletics and Music: for at the present time, there are five of this class on Basket Ball teams, fourteen in Chorus groups, eleven in the Orchestra, and nine in the Band. As the time for graduation draws nearer, we do not feel the joy which we had anticipated, but rather we realize a feeling of regret on leaving these happy days behind. But as we leave, our greatest hope is that we may be remembered as a class which has strived to do its best during all its school career, and has succeeded in spite of numerous errors in being one of the best classes ever to be graduated from Russell High School. R.H.A. 17 F 2...-fa.--an-n r I i . r E ? E i I 5 I i i r THE- WILL GF THE CLASS OF '38 We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-eight of Russell High School, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, subject to the state laws of Pennsylvania in concerning the executions of wills. Being of sound minds, and memory, we do will and bequeath to our teachers and friends, the following: 'To Mr. Eaton-we leave a Senior Class with a reasonable number of boys. so that the difficulty over a Senior play will be solved. To Mrs. Engle-we leave our wish for a quiet, obedient, and studious English IV Class. To Mrs. Thompson-we leave Carl Atkins' proficiency in chewing gum. That is, except in P. O. D. Class. To Miss Sutton and Mr. Swanson-we leave hopes for an over abundance of members for next year's basket ball team and musical organizations. To the Juniors-we bequeath all the erasers in Russell High School that the P. O. D. books may be erased as well as they were this year. To the Sophomores-we leave our wish for a successful Sophonette. and we hope the good work may continue until it becomes a full fledged Panther. To the Freshmen-we leave our victrola, although it has mysteriously disappeared on our climb upward from the lower grades. However, if you can find' it. we will gladly relinquish our claim on it. To Ralph Martin-we bequeath Ted I-Iale's quietness. We feel sure the teachers will appreciate this. To Clair Arp-Vertner Daugharthy's ability to get along with the women. And without blushing either, Clair. To Jean Safford-we will Helen Randall's hearty and infectious laugh. We hope you will find use for it. To Marjorie Brasington-we bequeath Beatrice Mellor's poetic ability. We feel sure it will be a great help for next year's Panther. To Mary Chilcott-Elaine Thompson's ability to count on her fingers. This is an accom- plishment we know will help to simplify mathematics, and is cheerfully bequeathed. 18 To Warren Parks-we will Vivian Hale's proficiency in dancing and cheer leading. The latter will be welcome next year at Russell High School. To Arlene Coates-we leave Marion Fox's special knack of acting up. no matter when or where. May this help to brighten many a tiresome afternoon! To LeRoy Olson-we give the honor of taking Bob Branstrom's place in solid geometry class, and incidentally, in' Miss Sutton's esteem. To Doris Beckwith-we leave Marietta Sandeen's hair-dressing ability. We hope the girls will not demand too much of your time at noon. To Lewis Sears-we bequeath Keith Rogers' curly hair. Keith will give you advice on the care of it A'Lewy, and don't forget to put it up on curlers every other night! Herbie Thorpe is glad to leave his literary knowledge and interest to Hilda Hanson. We know Mr. Engle will appreciate one well-informed student in English class. To Catherine Barrett-we leave Jean Darling's Spanish ability, especially in getting her work done ahead of time. To Evelyn Lundmark-we bequeath Margaret Lindquist's knowledge of geometry. and also the huge wad of gum under her desk. Somehow, the two just seem to stick together. To Harold Arthurs-we are giving Edna Akeley's ability to study. We are sure you will appreciate this, Harold. To Lillian Martin-we bequeath Ruth Amadon's capableness in getting people to Hnish assign- ments. Especially along the lines of year book work. To Jean White-we impart Kenneth Fox's genial good nature. We hope Kenneth will not mind the loss too much. To Ruth Pasco-we leave Audrey Barstow's story telling ability, but do not over-do it, Ruth. Also. we would like to leave this suggestion behind. We hope that in the near future, pencil sharpeners and drinking fountains will be installed on each desk. All the students will heartily approve-we know-and this idea will eliminate the traffic problem in the hall. Another idea we leave: that all classes in high school should subscribe to Scholastic that they may take advantage of the popular Boy Dates Girl series without borrowing the Seniors' copies. Now that the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Eight has passed on. we feel sure the teachers would do well to adopt the suggestion brought out by the Senior debating team in the famous school debate of the year. that of requiring more home work for the students. In witness whereof, we the Class of Thirty-eight, the above mentioned Testators. have here- unto subscribed our name and aflixed seal, this .............. day of May, in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-eight. V.L.P. 19 l THE PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF '38 With a wide yawn I turned over in bed and tried to collect my drowsy wits. I dimly recalled many figures in caps and gowns. Why, this must be the day after graduation! I glanced at the calendar-It was 1958-I had slept twenty years. I dressed hurriedly and went out into the street. Still partially dazed I surveyed the sights with curiosity. As I neared the center of town I noticed many strange buildings. One of them especially attracted my attention. As I approached this spacious building I noticed-RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL-appearing in great letters across the front. On one side was a large auditorium, and on the other, our long awaited gym. I ascended the expansive steps leading to the main building and there I met two of the faculty, Miss Jean Darling, teaching Physical Ed., and Miss Helen Randall, head of the Home Economics Department. A little farther down the street I came to a theater, called the Foxy Theater. The manager proved to be Kenneth Fox. On the bulletin in the lobby was written- In Person Next Saturday Night-Renowned Singer of Opera and Radio-KEITH ROGERS-Biggest Event of the Year. Across the street was an office building, including the office of Vertner Daugharthy, M.D. Also, on the first floor I noticed a beauty parlor with the sign Marvel Beauty Salon. I found the operator to be Marietta Sandeen. Looking again into the street-several signs caught my eye. On huge banners waving valiantly across the street were these words Welcome Home to Robert Branstromf' On con- sulting a bystander I learned that Bobf' had broken the non-stop 'round the world record in flying, circling the globe in seventy hours, thirty minutes, and forty-two seconds. Could it be possible that so many things could happen in twenty years? I wandered farther down the street to encounter another of my classmates-Marion Fox, who was now a contended matron, Mrs. Harrison Engle, and with her were several little Engles who were busily engaged in eating lolypops. From Marion I learned that some of my classmates were no longer inhabitants of Russell. She informed me that Vivian Hale had gone to Hollywood and was making a big success on the screen. And that Virginia Peterson was doing a great missionary work among the Chinese inhabitants of Sarawak. Marve said it had been rumored that another possible reason for Ginny's going there was to accept the proposal she had received through our Foreign Cor- respondence Club. 20 As Marve had to go home to get dinner, I was left once more to wander by myself through the streets of this bewildering town. On the corner of Main and Liberty Streets, in place of the Clark building, I found The Russell Tribune Office. I entered the building and gazed about to find Beatrice Mellor sitting in the main office giving instructions to various re- porters. one of whom I recognized to be Carl Atkins. Looking about at the secretaries in the office, I saw Marietta Hale who was busy typing a report. I walked over to Marietta's desk and talked a while. Then it was I suddenly realized that there were still some of my class-mates whom I had not located, so by questioning Ted, I found that Ruth Amadon was teaching in the Department of Music at Mansfield. Just then I noticed a Russell Tribune lying on the desk. I picked it up to examine its con- tents, when, in Walter Winchell's column. I noticed these items- It appears that Horace Heidt. the well known swing master, has suddenly fallen for red hair as he has recently engaged Elaine Thompson to accompany his silver saxophonesf'- Herbert Thorpe, the well known scientist. is residing at his country estate in Cable Hollow. Here he is experimenting, very successfully, in scientific farming. Anxious to resume my survey, I left Marietta to continue her typing and strolled on down the street. Off on the hill another large building attracted by attention. This building proved to be The Russell General Hospital. Although I saw many unfamiliar faces as I wandered through its halls, I did recognize another one of my class-mates-Audrey Barstow who was the superin- tendent. From Audrey I learned that Edna Akeley was now residing in Scandia where she was acting as hostess of their most exclusive night club. I pondered in my mind these various reports of my former class-mates. I felt exceedingly proud of their attainments. Their high school aims had been realized! These brilliant pupils of the Class of '38 had eclipsed all former records, and had set the standards high for good old Russell High School. M.E.L. 21 CAST OF '38 SENIOR PLAY o, DOCTOR! by LEROY LEE Peter Bunn--An old fashioned doctor ..,,.... ..e., K enneth Fox Phil Bradley-The new fashioned doctor . . . ....... Keith Rogers Jim Davis-A bachelor of forty ,..,.4..... . . 4Robert Branstrom Sheep Kennedy-A regular boy with red hair .......,........ 1 . Carl Atkins Ebeneezer Bradley-A shrewd powerful man ...,....... Vertner Daugharthy Anne Morris-The girl who comes to live in Half Moon ....,,... Vivian Hale Jane Morris-Anne's old maiden aunt ....,..,.....,,,. Margaret Lindquist Miss Snoops-The village gossip .........,.,..........., Ruth Amadon Mrs. Kennedy-A widowed mother with ten children. . , i.,. Helen Randall Lola-Mrs. Kennedy's adopted daughter ..,....,,., ...... M arion Fox Ruth Adams-A pretty girl of flashy type .,....,.. .... B eatrice Mellor Mrs. Lemmon-A widow of early twenties ....,.... I , .Marietta Hale Mrs. Hammond-The president of the Woman's Club . , . .... Jean Darling The Height of My Poetic Career Here I sit and think and think, I guess my poetry is on the blink, I've tried and tried to make it rhyme, But it comes out wrong every time. I've often wondered how on earth Those poet fellows show their worth, When they can take a pen in hand And write of trees and sky and land. I've heard you have to have that touch, Or else your poetry sounds like mush: So, I will try some other time And maybe, then, my lines will rhyme. BEA MELLOR. zz 11 ELXXSSES Z E 9 X 1 9 V 'Lfz f fE,Z'7ff ,fs uf 5 5163.23 ffl El? L15-gfff s ggi 5 fp 'r ,Au 'H ga .,, 1 JUNIOR CLASS Back row-left to right Robert Johnson Harrison Engle LaVerne Jones Lewis Sears Burton Duell William Hale Warren Park Lewis Spangler William Martin Warren Lundmark Front row--left to right Lillian Martin Hilda Hansen Ruth VanOrd Mary Jane Fladry Arlene Coates Kathryn Barrett Mary Chilcott Ruth Haller Evelyn Lundmark Marjory Brasington Kathryn Nicholson an-w JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1935, a group of thirty-one boys and girls assembled in the Freshman room to begin their gruesome torments which the upper classmates had in store for them. With the aid of Mrs. Thompson as adviser, the class was organized with the following oflicers: Harrison Engle ,,..,..........,,......................... President Lewis Sears ..., . . .Vice-President Lillian Martin .... .,., S ecretary Burton Duell ....... . . .Treasurer Marjorie Brasington ..............,........,........ . . . .Historian Surviving the Initiation by the Sophomore class, we gave the Juniors, our class-cousins, a Halloween party. Throughout the year we sent several sunshine baskets to the classmates who had the misfortune to be ill. Early in the spring we gave the Seniors a party which proved to be successful. These events. together with a wiener roast, concluded our Freshman year. With the exception of two pupils, our class was again united in the fall of 1936 with the following officers: Lillian Martin ...,.........,.,.. ..,.. P resident Julia Strong succeeded by Lewis Sears. , . . . .Vice-President Kathryn Barrett ..,.............. .... S ecretary Evelyn Lundmark .,,.......,.. .,... T reasurer Mrs. Sadler ,...,...................,,.....,,.....,., Class Adviser The change which we made on the crest of our class rings met with the approval of all. Our party for the Seniors in the spring, at the Grange Hall, was a memorable occasion and ended the social events of our Sophomore year. In 1937 when we met as Juniors our class had only twenty-one members. From this number we chose the following oflicersz Lewis Sears ....... ....,.. P resident Burton Duell . . . , .Vice-President William Hale . . . .... Secretary Mary Chilcott . . . . . .Treasurer Mrs. Engle ........................................ ' ...... Adviser The outstanding accomplishment of the year was the float, The Covered Wagon, which we entered in the Senior Carnival parade. For our ingenuity in this we were awarded the coveted first prize. In the following December, at the home of Mrs. Engle. our class had a Christmas dinner which was high-lighted by the exchange of gifts. Arrangements are now being made for a Junior-Senior party, and as the year draws to a close, we look forward, eagerly, to the time when we shall be classified as Seniors. M.B. 25' SOPHOMORE CLASS Back row-left to right Front row-left to right Clayton Sanden Clair Wood William McGuckin Lowell Young Robert Kane Paul Van Arsdale Ralph Martin W 26 Edna Cone Frances Deemer Joyce Fox Versal Perrigo Bernice Lundmark Dorothy Lundmark Jean White Helen Smith SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The Sophomore Class of 1937 and 1938 began their four years of High School with an enrollment of twenty pupils. Two of these left school, two moved away and another left to join Barnum and Bailey Circus at Texas. Although the first month was spent in agony in fear of Initiation, we soon became accus- tomed to High School life. The Freshman ofhcers were as follows: Joyce Fox ..,..,...................... ..,,. P resident Glenn Strong succeeded by William McGuckin. . . . . .Vice-President Versal Perrigo .......,..,.............. .... - . Secretary Bernice Lundmark . . .... Treasurer Lowell Young .... .... H istorian Mrs. Thompson ..,........,,...,...,...........,,,....,,. Adviser The first event was the parade that advertised the Senior Carnival. We received Honorable Mention. A social event was the Freshman-Senior party held at the home of Mrs. Thompson. This was a grand success. Because we were Freshmen there were very few social events in which we were represented. In our Sophomore year there were only fifteen pupils. The officers from this small group are as follows: Helen Smith ,...,.. ...,. P residenl William McGuckin , . . . , .Vice-President Bernice Lundmark . , . .... Secretary Versal Perrigo .... .... T reasurer Mr. Swanson ...................,,,,..,.............,..., Adviser A short time ago, the Sophomore party was held at the Akeley Grange Hall. We owe the success of this party to our class adviser, Mr. Byron Swanson, and it is with his help that the Sophomores have been able to publish their class book-The Sophonette. It is thus we end our second year of high school life. L,H.Y. I 27 FRESHMAN CLASS Back row-left to right Donald Branstrom William Barrett Ralph Haller Harold Arthurs Clifford Lundgren Marjory Benson Orpha VanArsdale Junior Jones Clair Arp Raymond Nelson Robert Carlstrom Warren Jones Front row-left to r1ht Beatrice Cable Lois Pangborn Joyce Ramsdell Ruth Pasco Virginia Coates Joan McGuckin Blanche Akeley Alice Wetmore Ruth Carlson Barbara Sanden Doris Beckwith Jean Safford Ruth Eaton FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY e- '- The Freshman Class entered into their High School career in September, 1937, with an enrollment of seventeen girls and eleven boys. After the class was organized, officers were elected as follovqs: Donald Branstrom . . , ..... President Ruth Carlson ..,. . . .Vice-President Blanche Akeley . . . ...... Secretary William Barrett . . .... Treasurer Blanche Gage . . . ..... Historian Mrs. Thompson . . ..,. Class Adviser Aside from their studies, the Freshman class has been active in music and athletics. They also became prominent in social activities when the class had a Theater Party at Warren early in the school year. Another successful social event, which was the result of careful planning and work, was the Freshman-Senior Party at the 1.0.0.F. Hall on March 31, 1938. The party started with a Spaghetti Supper in the dining-room. Later the guests were escorted upstairs to the Lodge parlors where games and stunts furnished entertainment for a full evening of fun. The Freshman Class feels that this year of activity will serve as a substantial stepping stone to three more happy years in Russell High School. D.B. 29 W! l . K F, i i r I 1 1 l EIGHTH GRADE Back row-left to right Lennard Schultz George Baurle Kenneth Larson Alfred Robinson Arthur Lindell Ivan Wood Barbara Smith Mr. Sears, Teacher Vivian Spangler Robert Hass Harold Lundmark James Akeley Lee Yeagle John Kane Norman Martin Front row-left to right Leota VanOrd Fannie Shaw Hope Elberg Bernice Akeley Irene Way Bonnie Walker Ida Grace Larson Shirley Mellor Phyllis Briggs Alice Roberts Eleanor Stoddard Louise Pangborn L I SEVENTH GRADE First row-left to right Lillian Fish Grace Johnson Mauriel Pangborn Elsie Lundmark Joyce Haller Constance Roberts Joyce Sadler Marion Beckwith Nora Mary Parks Leah Eaton Audrey Wall Joan White Lorna Ramsdell Second row-left to right Walter Branstrom Robert Salford Walter Wheelock Jennett Randall Dorothy Zimmerman Betty Cole Mr. Nelson, Teacher Betty Arthurs Ruth Brasington John Sanden Floyd Gage Third row-left to right Donald Thorpe Gerald Duell Raymond Lundgren Lawrence Parks Glen Martin Junior Gebhart LeRoy Fladrey 31 ,um . ,. .M i SIXTH GRADE Back row-left to right Front row-left to right Ralph Walker Orrie VanOrd Leon VanOrd Virgil Lindell Junior Akeley Richard Carlstrom Miss Harrington, Teacher Harold Duell Willard Webster Harold Anderson Clifford Cable Lewis Cable Lewis Sandeen Charles VanOrsdale Earl Elberg Frances Miller Bernice Shaw Ruth Robinson Virginia Hoyt ' Eleanor Schultz Donna Mae Benson Elaine Jones Borge Brauwell Carlos Perez Raymond Briggs 7lXETlX!lTXES W WX 5 N f I ,Q Q Q m '3 'vV f SQ N xx 5,1 X f B' F I X '7 ff I . B 1 MIXED CHORUS With the co-operative efforts of the pupils, and the efficient leadership of Mr. Swanson, the Mixed Chorus has ranked high in their accomplishments this year. Cn several occasions the Chorus has made public appearances which have met with great success. Their accomplishments have far surpassed our hopes as the Chorus has been organized for only two years. This is shown by the results of the Forensic League County Contest in which we won first place. Each member of this group has made a real effort to contribute his best to the welfare of the assembly. Their achievements in A-capella are especially commendable. s Although fourteen of the group are members of the graduating class, we are anticipating that their places will be adequately filled with the members of the new Freshman Class. X 34 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB As the school year 1937-38 opened, the large enrollment gave evidence of a promising year. And under the capable leadership of Mr. Byron Swanson, this group has met with a large degree of success. The chorus has met at least once a week, and has attained a large repertoire of difficult selections. On the occasions when the girls have made public ap- pearance, their performance has been especially commendable. ln the Forensic League Contest the girls earned second place, and received favorable comments. As the school year draws near its close, the chorus looks forward to another year of enjoyable work together, and aims toward still higher attainments. 35 ORCHESTRA The Russell High School orchestra under the capable direction of Mr. Byron Swanson is one of the most active school organizations. The 1937-38 per- sonnel numbers eighteen: consisting of six violins, two saxophones, a slide trombone, a double bass, two cornets, two alto horns, a baritone, bass and snared drums, a clarinet, and a piano. This growing variety has been made possible only after years of work on the part of the school students and their director. Our experience shows that wind instruments play no favorites as to sex, for the girls toot trumpets and saxophones as well as any male member of'the orchestra. Orchestra practice provides a welcome diversion from the hum-drum of blue Monday evenings, and, as a result, has enlarged the repertoire considerably. This has required painstaking effort and patience on the part of the leader, and hearty co-operation on the part of all. V.F.D. 36 THE BAND The Russell High School Band, under the competent leadership of Mr. Byron Swanson, has climbed to the height of success. Several appearances have been made, the most outstanding being the fine showing made at the Forensic League contest. The following members have helped to make the band a success: Trumpets. . , ........ . , Virginia Peterson, Beatrice Mellor, Jean White, Phyllis Briggs, Arthur Lindell Saxophones .... .l.. E laine Thompson, Marion Fox, Jean Darling Clarinets ,.... l . . ...i... Marietta Hale, William McGuckin Altos ...... ...,..,... V ivian Hale, Marjorie Brasington .,....,,.......Pau1VanArsdale . . .,..,..,....... Ruth Amadon Drums T T . , . James McGuckin, Junior Jones Tuba .l.... Sousaphone R.E.B. 37 r GIRLS' BASKET BALL TEAM The Russell High School Girl's Basket Ball team closed their 1937-1938 campaign with ten games to their credit, losing only three. The most important game of the season was played with Youngsville, to attain the goal of championship of the Allegheny League. The girls gave a Wonderful exhibition in this game, although they lost by a close margin: how- ever the privilege of playing on Beaty Court, at Warren, offset any disappoint- ment they might have had. Much of the success of the team must be credited to Mrs. Thompson who so patiently helped us by giving her time, ideas and ability. We leave our motto for future teams: Play the game out to the end-Stick until the fight is through-Don't give up until you spend all the strength and best of you. Schedule Scores Date Opponent We They 12-10-37 Tidioute ..,,. . . .20 24 12-21-37 Youngsville .. .,.10 15 1-11-38 Sheflield ...,. ...29 14 1-14-38 Sugar Grove ,.. 1--26 7 1-21-33 Lander ..4... ...13 9 1-26-38 Lottsville ,. -A-30 22 1-31-38 Kinzu ,... ...38 12 2- 4-38 Alumni ..... ...14 10 2-11-38 Sugar Grove .H12 10 2-18-38 Lander .,..,. ---24 17 2-22-38 Lottsville .. .-4 8 6 2-24-38 Kinzu .....- . . . .32 10 3- 7-38 Youngsville 16 21 1 E MH. 38 BOYS' BASKET BALL TEAM Due to the very excellent and capable coaching of Mr. Everett Eaton, the Russell High School Panthers completed a very successful season this year. The team Won four games out of eight in the League. which put them in fourth place of the northern division, We are proud to say that all the players won letters this year. The members are as follows, left to right: William Hale, Manager Keith Rogers Mr. Eaton, Coach ClQ1lF.W00d 1 Paul V3nAf5d3lQ Wllllam lV1CGUCli1I1 Lewis Spangler Burton Duell, Captain Warren Parks Schedule Scores Date Opponent We They 12-10-37 Tidioute .... ...14 30 11-17-37 Celoron . 16 40 21-12-37 Youngsville . .. 4 24 1-11-38 Alumni ,,.15 21 1-14-38 Sugar Grove ,,.15 20 1-21-38 Lander' .,.. . , .16 8 1-26-38 Lottsvillei .. . . .25 16 1-31-38 Kinzui' ,.... .,.l3 41 2- 4-38 Alumni ....., . . .16 29 2-11-38 Sugar Grovef' ... .. 9 28 2-18-38 Lander' ..... ,... 1 6 29 2-19-38 Frewsburg .. . . .12 26 2-25-38 Lottsvillex ,. . . .26 13 '-League Games KR- 39 I E . HUMOR IS THE FOAM ON THE i ' WAVES OF LIFE I I Vertner Daugharthy: Is it dangerous to drive with one hand? Kenneth Fox: You bet! More than one man has run into a church doing it. Mrs. Engle: Carl, what does the buffalo on a nickel stand for? Carl A.: I suppose because there isn't room for him to sit down. Agent: Well, Miss Fox, how do you like the electric washer by this time? Marion Fox: To tell the truth, I can't seem to make it work. Every time I get in it those paddles kind of knock my feet out from under me. Virginia Peterson: Teacher's pet! Teacher's pet! Vertner Daugharthy: No they don't-I tried it. Keith Rogers fat Freshman partyj : 'iGee, I'm full up to the neck. Jean Darling: RightI and above that you are empty. Ruth Amadon on seeing a funeral procession starts singing-- I Love a Parade. Marietta Hale: I sure hope I'm sick-I'd certainly hate to feel like this if I were well. Margaret Lindquist to Helen Randall: You may be a fine, upstanding, respectable student, but to a banana skin you're just a Hop. Mrs. Thompson: Tell me what you know about the Caucasian Race? Carl Atkins: I wasn't there. I went to the baseball game. Kenneth Fox: High School is a great life if you don't wakenf' 5 Mrs. Thompson to the Seniors: Remember this-the main difference between a person Q chewing gum and a cow chewing her cud is that the cow usually looks thoughtful. Q - Mrs. Engle: The poets of today at least put plenty of lire into their verse. I Keith Rogers: The trouble with some of them is that they don't put enough of their E verses into the fire. l. X Elaine Thompson: Why is a rabbit's nose always shiny? ' Blanche Akeley: Because the puff is on the other end. Miss Sutton Cin Geometry classj : Now, Bob, watch the board while I run through it. I 40 Mr. Eaton: A'When do leaves begin to turn? Donald Branstrom: The night before Exams. Lowell Young: Can you suggest a title for this picture? Jim Engle: Why not call it 'I-Iome'? Lowell: Why 'Home'? Jim : Because there's no place like it. A cross-eyed man, looking at Niagara Falls, said to Evelyn Lundmark in a sorrowful way: My, what a waste! Evelyn's reply: Mind your own business, will you? If you pity the parents of the modern generation, just think of the father llea who sees all his family going to the dogs. Definition of love: A feeling you feel when you feel a feeling you've never felt. Mrs. Thompson: What happened in the year l809? Warren Jones: Lincoln was born. Mrs. Thompson: Correct. Now, what happened in l8l2? Warren: Lincoln had his third birthday. Coach to William Martin: Hey, what are you doing with yourself on that held? William Martin: Looking for the box of rosin so I won't slide oil' the bench. There are three classes of women: the intellectual, the beautiful, and the majority. Katy Barrett: I-Iasn't that girl a kind face? Mary Chilcott: Yes, a funny kind. Lewis Spangler: Why do the girls always smile at me? Lewis Sears: Perhaps they are too polite to laugh out loud. Junior Jones: I jumped but I wasn't quick enough,-and the auto struck me me down. The driver put on speed and dashed oiT. 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