Saxton Liberty High School - Block Yearbook (Saxton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1948 volume:

rflma 'Tttatex Time may ebb and we may wander, Far o er distant ways, But our thoughts shall e’re be winging. To our high school days. Saxton Liberty, this forever. Shall our motto be, Her bright banner waves before us Spreading loyalty. Schoolmates, comrades, friends together, joined in happy throng, Endless praise we give our high school. May she flourish long. Victory waits to greet us. When zee strive for fame. If we conquer in our battles. It shall mold our name. High the goal to which she leads us Glorious expands, Max zee heed her guidance ever. As she nobly stands. Saxton Liberty, ours to cherish, Honor, and adore, We shall love our Alma Mater, Noze and evermore. TO intoa 4S arfee One who has worked diligently during our four years in this high school, to instill in our minds true ideals of right living and whose un- tiring efforts have made possible our greatest dreams of what is ex- pected of us in the future, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Forty-Eight affectionately dedicates this volume of THE BLOCK Ca. jo FOREWORD Time’s swiftly moving hand once again moves purposefully to record the passing of pleasant association, now seem- ingly permanent, but which will gradual- ly fade. These joys, too real to last, and the noble influence felt during our so- journ here in Saxton Liberty High—to mirror these memories that they may in- spire all students to loyal service to their Alma Mater is the burden of this volume of the Nineteen Forty-Eight Block. Alma Mater Dedication Foreword Table of Contents Board of Education Seniors Block Staff Faculty Senior Class History Senior Class Will Senior Class Prophecy Class Poem, Motto, Flower, Colors Senior Class Officers Who’s Who—1948 Baccalaureate Commencement Junior Class Pictures Junior Class History Sophomore Class Pictures Sophomore Class History Freshmen Class Pictures Freshmen Class History Halloween Party Christmas Party Senior Class Play May Day 1947 and 1948 Proms 1947 and 1948 Band Chorus Annual Spring Concert Ten Tones Football Picture and Review Football Banquet J-V Football Review Varsity Basketball J-V Basketball Girl’s Basketball Senior Lettermen Baseball Review Cheerleaders Calendar Patron List ScA al aarci Leonard Sweet. President Carl Bradley, Vice President Ear! Batzel, Secretary Elias Lynn, Treasurer Saul Wayne Roy Allison Ned Hollingshead Robert E. Huff Ralph Moyle Paul Mountain 7 faculty Sitting left to right: R. McCahan, E. Hoover, B. Holden, J. Butler, M. Long, D. Rees, B. Hooper, E. Fluke. Standing left to right: A. Sharpe, R. Shoemaker, D. Brumbaugh, A. Hoover, E. McDowell, W. Gates. Stated: Mrs. Rees. I). Baughman. I . Winter. I.. Heldibridle. I Dixon. A- VlcCahan. D. Kelley. M. Mon. Miss Hoover. Standing,. K. Snyder. (I. V . II. Klder. II. Horton. l. I'leegle. J. Ramsey. B. Stapleton. (I. W'atn- baugh. C. Simon, R. Ross. M. Reed. S. Barto. I). Morningsiar. I). Burke. B. Barnett. 1948 marks the third anniversary of a year book gone to press. The Block Staff hope you will enjoy reading its numerous pages as we have enjoyed pub- lishing it. At the beginning of the term our perk and ambitious Editor busied herself in making each Senior anxious to become the owner of a year book as a memory of his school days at S. I.. H. S. It was quite a task, especially when the problem of financing came up, but we soon solved that problem by making the business- men in our various school districts part of our Staff by placing their names on our patron list. Our one dream became a reality and so the work was begun. Editor Business Manager Photography - Art Editor Junior Editor Typist Faculty Adviser Business Adviser Fern Dixon, Round Knob Dorothy Kelley, Saxton Anna Iris McCahan, Saxton Mona Mort, Round Knob Lloyd Heldibridle, Saxton Peggy Winter, Defiance Dorothy Rees, Saxton Edna Hoover, Saxton By the first of the year the first section of the book was ready for publication with the subscription drive well under way and a promise of at least one hundred seventy five books to be distributed among our student body. In grateful appreciation we the Staff wish to thank each one, the Shcterom Studio for their prompt service and work, our patrons and each student who helped. rfv?£ Ma,y eii a CL We A?ay jy Je ? SENIQFS AUDREY ABBOTT Quiet, but very nice and friend- ly. Audrey, once living in Saxton, now a resident of Defiance, is another of our musical minded seniors and should be proud of her fine work in the band and chorus. Audrey has taken the Commercial course and should be congratulated on her excellent accomplishments as a fine secre- tary. Her favorite song is “Ma- rio’s Mobile”. Whether she de- cides upon a career or the job of home-making, we feel certain. Audrey will succeed. DOROTHY BAKER “Sawdust” Dotty, as best known by the opposite sex. lives on Church Street. She is seen mostly with Dotty Kellcv. If you happened to have an appointment at Doc Thomas’s she might have held your hand. She really swings a mean baton and we bet you can’t keep track of those legs. After graduation she plans to enter Ursinus College and follow Miss McCahans line. Maybe in her studies she will come to the conclusion why Church Street was “Sonny” at night. HARRY ABBOTT “Cork” This curly-headed “romeo” of the senior class is one of our local boys. His fine manners and jovial nature along with his friendly smiles, seem inticing to the girls for Harry rates with them all. You'll find him any- where there's fun and laughter going on because he is usually the main attraction. Doing splen- did work in school. Harry seems to have little trouble accomplish- ing anything he sets out to do: so with that record. Harry will be a big success in anything he de- cides upon after graduation. MAXINE BAKER “Pork y” Maxine comes to us from North Point and is proud of it. She doesn't have a special interest in anything in particular. She likes to dance, eat. go to parties and last but not least, she loves to talk. Her favorite sport is go- ing to the movies. You usually see this smiling girl with her best friend “Toodic”. We arc sure you'll be successful in anything you choose. C x d luck! PAUL ALTOBELLI Paul says he’s from Dudley, but he actually lives in Miners- ville. Dudley is easier to spell You usually see him with Toni Cuicci. the two of them cooking up some sort of mischief. Paul is a spaghetti fanatic, his favorite song being “One Meat Ball. When we inquired about his future vocation. Paul said he in- tended to enter the Navy since lie got by in high school on high C’s. We will all remember Paul as a good companion, remarkable student, and a credit to the class. BRUCE BARNETT “ 'unior” When you’re preambulatin’ through the lower hall, you'll notice a pair of blue eyes defy- ing anyone to walk across the white line. Besides being a down- stairs monitcr. Junior will al- ways be remembered by his class- mates as a result of his jovial nature and friendly attitude. He hasn't talked much about a post graduate career. We have reached the verdict that what- ever lie docs, success is in store for him. JOHN ANKNEY “ Barrymorr” John is our bass drummer and we must say a good one. He enjoys doing what he can for the school, participating in the Senior play and being a monitor. He is also a “south-paw” pitcher for the baseball team. John has many friends, but enjoys being near the girls. He is planning on going to college after gradua- tion and we wish him all the luck in the world. SALLY BARTO Sally, an impulsive and un- predictable girl plans on being a psychiatrist upon leaving school. Although she has a great deal of talent along most any line her literary ability is remark- able. Sally is not only very in- telligent but possesses a unique sense of humor. Most of her spare time is spent with “Kuge” Hopkins or in a rendezvovus with that “special” fellow from De- troit from whom she receives so many letters. DOLORES BAUGHMAN “Sis” “Sis”, as she is better known, is our head majorette. She is full of pep and vitality. Dolores takes a great interest in basket- ball and specializes in those long shots. “Sis” tells us she has a definite liking up at Dudley Hill. This likeable, loveable little girl plans to be a secretary, that is. if “Reed” doesn't step in. Her favorite song is “Near You” and we understand why. We are sure you will succeed in what- ever field you choose. CHARLES BLAIR -Bud” This fine looking chap is the “Jewel” of the class. Tall. dark, and magnetic, that's our Bud. lie is frequently seen in the vicinity of Saxton during his leisure hours although he boasts Six Mile as his home town. His favorite pastime is scouting about the country in the Pontiac and my how that guy gets around' Bud likes football, having played three years for Saxton Liberty, he was a real asset to the team. Bud hasn’t decided on a future vet. but one thing is certain what- ever it will be., it is sure to be an exciting one. EDNA BOLLMAN “Ed” Yc always find Edna on her toes ready to accomplish something — sewing, cooking, pounding the keys on the piano or even running her father’s service station. In school. Edna excels in homc-ec. and will prob- ably take advantage of her talent in future home making. DONALD BRUMBAUGH “Bumpy” Don is the boy with the magic educated toe. We never missed the extra point when “Pumpy” was behind it. Big, husky, and handsome, he did an excellent performance as the Lieut, in “Dear Ruth”. We wonder why Don travels to the post office, morning, noon, and night.5 Is it because he is expecting some special mail or is it the post office clerk? Don has received several scholarships for football from dif- erent colleges but hasn't decided which one. We feel it will be a good decision. RICHARD BURKE “Lyle” Lyle, and intelligent and de- pendable fellow from Dudley, can be found where ever there are girls but especially around the teachers. In his subjects he is a star student, what a collec- tion of A’s he’s got. He spends most of his spare time with How- ard Horton or with his “solid geometry” book. Dick’s future is undecided but thinks he would like being a school teacher. PAUL CIMBALISTA “Cimby” In all sport lineups you find the name Cimbalista our North Point lad. “Cimby” has a great liking to sports and has proven a great asset to the Athletic De- partment. His spare time is spent with a young “Baker” from Church Street. With looks galore and personality plus. Paul will have no trouble facing the world. TONY CIUCCI This gentleman of wit and charm is another Dudley ad- dition to the class. Tony is a very talented man and is al- ways ready to take good advice as long as it doesn’t interfere with his pleasure- Despite his devil may care nature. 'Pony has proved his self reliance, and has shown all the symptoms of a successful future. SHELTON COLLARE Meet one of Dudley’s credits and contributions to the class. We just recently discovered Shel- ton’s good taste in poetry and one day we caught him in a ren- dezvous with Shakespeare. 'Phis likable chap isn’t much of a talker but we’ve detected valu- able traits in him. namely, quiet dignity, and though we’ve never heard any shouts of hilarious laughter coming from his direc- tion. his sense of humor is re- markable. Shelton wants to drive a Greyhound bus someday. We’re sure your success will travel fast. Shelton. FRANK DENNIS “Itchie “Itchic”. one of our Trombone looters, trots from Stonerstown each day. His main hobby is driving the Chevy and maybe he has reasons for going places. He has a liking for girls, but we suppose it could be boiled down to a certain blonde. Frank is mostly seen in the com- pany of Worthing and the gang. Whatever his ambition of life is to be. we wish him all the suc- cess in the world. HELEN ELDER “Naomi” Our small, but sweet brunette, whose voice would make even Gail Russell envious. Helen’s pleasing personality has made her a friend to all rather more than a friend to some. Her spare time in school is spent in assist- ing in any way she possible can. Helen’s favorite pastime is danc- ing and roller skating. She pains to follow the Florence Nightin- gale tradition, she is considering being an air hostess. EDWARD DIXON “Muscles” “Muscles”, as he likes to lx1 called is quite a fellow and if you really want the low-down just ask Donna. Eddie spends more time on the road to Riddlcs- burg and in Riddlesburg than at home. Eddie quotes on his tra- vels. “Those skunks are getting the best of me.” If you like crazy experiences just ask him to relate his while at Cypher Beach this summer. He’s really quite a good looking fellow and what a man in a football uniform. FERN DIXON “Lulu” We arc very proud of this sweet, brown-eyed brunette of our class. She is our “Editor-in- chief’ of the Block and a better one no school could provide. With a smile for everyone, plenty of personality, and lots of pep she has managed to find an important place among the group. Playing basketball is at the top of Fern’s list of favorite pastimes. She also likes to dance, listen to records, read poetry, and take in a good movie. Fern has not vet decided upon her future but whatever she may choose we’re betting that Fern will succeed. ERNEST DONALDSON “Emir” “Ernie” is another of Coal- mont’s great contributions to the class of ’48. Very often he is re- ferred to as the “Joe I . Brown ’ of the class because of his win- ning smile, and that smile has caused many a girl to stop and lake notice. He spends most of his time in Dudley adding a little more gasoline to his flame. “Ernie” likes sports better than his classes. Here’s hoping he has loads of good luck during l.is life. JAMES FINK “Einstein” This windy trumpet player blows from Stonerstown. Jim has been with us for two years ; nd during that time has made many friends, although some from the weaker sex are con- sidered a little closer than friends, e en if they do come from Mar- lin burg. Jint has many pas- times namely eating candy in school and reading funny Ixxiks GENE FIX IE mi Gene hails from Six Mile and is well liked by all his fellow students, lie has been in the band several years and can really play his trumpet. He is also president of the band this year. Ilis favorite pastime is chasing the girls. He also has a special liking for “Stake.” Good luck Gene in whatever you decide to do. MAXINE FLEEGLE “Grrt” Our very own strawberry blond who seems to make a lasting im- pression with everyone: Maxine flashes a dazzling smile and the world beams. Taking the com- mercial course, she dries quite a lot of work in the office and aside from this, she says she enjoys very much being Mr. Shoemaker’s secretary. She plays an active game of basketball as well as being very grxxl at danc- ing. As for love-life. Maxine can’t seem to make up her mind . s to whether she prefers S- L. fcx� tball players of S. L. alumni. Whatever she decides upon, we’re backing her up one hundred per cent by saying. “'Hie best of everything to you.” GLADYS FOORE “Glad” “Glad”, as she is known by her friends really is an outstand- ing character because of her charm and quietness. Very blond and always neatly dressed, she has a winning way with all her friends, especially “Speed’ from Wood vale. Her favorite pastime is dancing at Frank’s Place. Her ambition is to go to Baltimore after graduation and secure a good job and maybe someday settle down somewhere in good old Broad Top. RICHARD HEATON Dick” Y'ou can always find this blond from Woodcock Valley in the midst of a group of admiring fe- males. (Sophomores, that is). Dick’s contagious grin and happy go-lucky personality has charac- terized him through his high school career. During hunting season, this rugged sportsman tramps deep into the wilderness and usually comes back with you’ve guessed it—a grim deter- mination to try again. Dick has perseverience and other valuable qualities that will carry him far in his future. CONSTANCE HOPKINS “Connie” A smile and a cheery “hello for everyone, that’s our blue- eyed cheerleader. An all around sport. Connie excels in basket- ball and readily proves her ability by running up the score for S. E. when girl’s basketball is in pro- gress. Although she’s a resident of Six Mile Run. you will find her in Roaring Spring or Saxton quite often. Connie wants to be- come a Phys. Ed. Instructor and we predict her ambition will In accomplished unless a certain young “Shark” changes her plans to home-making and that’s no fish-story. DOLORES HOPKINS “Kug ” ‘‘Kuge’. as she is known to her friends, is the tiniest and one of the prettiest girls in the senior class. Dolores is a short- hand student and a very good one at that. Her favorite sport is basketball. Her closest friend is Sally: could it be because Sally has a brother: After gradua- tion “Kuge” wants to go away from the big city of North Point and find work. HOWARD HORTON “Woo” Such executive ability! How- ard. seen most often around the office is one of our very co- operative boys from Dudley. Always ready and willing for any kind of work, he is well liked and admired by all and shows his initiative by doing a fine job of editing the “Chips” the past year. Skating is one of his fav- orite pastimes and he is seen quite often at the rink. When asked alxiut his lone-life, Howard says that part of life doesn’t bother him but whatever profes- sion he decided upon, our money's placed on his achieve- ment. GEORGE HUGHES 'lUuldx We are mighty proud of the Robcrtsdale addition to our class. Tall, blue eyed and blonde— also one of the most popular members of the school—that’s “Buddy”. It matters not in what activity, you will find him taking an active part. Football and basketball are his favorite sports. Other than these he likes to dance, skate and eat. “Bud- dy’s” respect for his “Elders” is amazing. Do any of you girls feel in need of a doctor? “Bud” plans to enter medical school after graduation. Continued success. “Bud”! DOROTHY MAE KELLY “Dotty” “Dotty” (spelled with a y please) is our gorgeous brown- eyed senior with a very high I. Q. “Dotty’s” activities have been many since her freshman year— a chorus and band member for four years. Secretary for the class during her Junior and Senior year, in the Senior class play, and business manager for “'Hie Block.” “Dotty” expects to train for the nursing pro- fession and from all indications will make a wonderful nurse. I AMES KRIEGER “Clayton” This quiet and reserved fellow from Coalmont is Mr. Sharpe’s right hand man. Someday he expects to be a big time coal operator. Jim pals around with the “Coalmont gang”. He pre- tends he isn’t interested in the girls but you can often find he and Mearl McGhee in Dudley. His main ambition is to put Coalmont on the map. ANNA LONCOSKY m Annie” “Annie” is one of ihc “brain- storms'’ of the class and always full of pep. that is. except in gym class. She admits she likes movies and books very much. She is always seen with plenty of friends both boys and girls. “Annie” is considering being a model, the kind of “model” is undecided. Whatever its going to be. whether a model or a housewife, we predict success and happiness. JOSEPH MANSPEAKER “Joe” Tall, dark and handsome an- swers all descriptions of “Joe”, plus dark curly hair and very neat. As his favorite class, he chooses English. Miss Long even reserved a front seat for him. “Joe” believes in the motto, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”, and is frequently seen on the other side of the mountain, mostly Martinsburg. Musically inclined. “Joe” plays the bass horn in the band. His future plans are to join the Navy. HAZEL LYTLE “Grandma” Hazel Lytle is our very own Lassie from Middletown. She likes to cook and sew. Her favorite sport is playing basket- ball and square dancing. Hazel’s favorite dish is ice cream, no matter what flavor. The song that interests her very much is “Open the Door. Richard.” We wonder why! She plans to take up nursing as a career but may- be she’ll change her mind. Best wishes and success to you. Hazel. tames McDonald “Jim” Tall. neat, and always nicely dressed describes Jim. who is an- other one of Coalmont’s con- tributions to S. L. If. S. He gets a great deal of enjoyment out of reading “Hamlet” and teasing the girls. Most of his spare time is spent with Ernie. McGee and Jim Krieger. “Jim” pos- sesses a disturbing smile and is easily identified by that haunt- ing laugh of his. ANDREW MAKSIMCHAK “Andv” “Andy”, that chunky genius, boasts of being the handsomest senior boy from Mosquito Hol- low. He is the most studious person in Saxton Liberty and his reports show he ranks num- ber one. His pride and pos- session. although he appears quite bashful, is none other than a Freshman blond. With all the knowledge available. “Andy” will do very well in Engineering. ANNA IRIS McCAHAN “Annie” This quiet little girl is one of our “Wl girls” in the band. “Annie” has a friendly hello and a smile for everyone. You most- ly see her with I). Kelley or C. Simon. Annie has real talent in Related Art and playing a piano. She is planning on fur- thering her career as a concert pianist. We know “Annie” will succeed in whatever she does. Good Luck! FRANCES MELIUS “Snooks” Frances is our pretty brown- eyed. brunette from Six Mile Run. who is a great movie fan. likes to dance and is especially fond of skating. “Snook’s” plans are to attend business school in New Jersey. With her ability, we feel sure her plans will be successful. That is if a certain “Roy” doesn’t change her mind for her. ELIZABETH MILLER “Betty” Betty Miller is one of the quiet maids of the class. She lives on a farm but by no means plans to be a farmer. Two of her favorite hobbies are Home Ec. and dating boys. Betty plans to major in Home Economics and come back to S. L. II. S. to teach. She likes to sing and play the piano. She’s also a whiz at driving whether it be the family car or the tractor. Wc are sure Betty will succeed in whatever she ventures into. Good Luck. DORIS MORNINGSTAR “Flirt Doris is the girl that has a personality that is very rare. She went to Aliquippa last year but is back to receive that good old diploma with her former classmates. Her favorite sport is dating boys. She said she would love to live in Defiance. We wonder why? If you should hear a giggle then a roar of laughter that’s where you find Doris with her favorite friends. Good luck to you Doris in what- ever you do. MONA MORT “Poge” . Pep. vim. and vitality, always jolly. Mona is one of the most active senior girls and proves this by playing a lively game of basketball. Singing is one of her favorite pastimes and she says the song she likes best is “Apple Blossom Wedding.” e wonder if she could have serious thoughts about marriage, any- how she’s been having a number of rc“Pete’ d dates from Middle- town. Being a good commercial student, we predict that Mona will make an excellent red-headed secretary for some lucky employ- er. llie best of everything to you. Mona. ROBERT PITT Putty “Putty” is widely known as everyone’s friend and anyone will back that statement. When there’s work to be done, he’s al- ways ready and willing; he show- ed much afnbition by doing an excellent job managing the foot- ball squad. “Putty” says he loves, better than anything else, to eat and his favorite dish is chicken and waffles. All we can say is that after graduation. “Putty” will go places with that dynamic personality. JAYME RAMSEY “Pepsi With personality plus, Jayme. our sweet ash-blond is noted for her many friends. Her main interest in school is music and she has a record of four years in both the chorus and band plus being a prominent second soprano of the “Ten Tones this year. Jayme loves to skate and is seen with a cute Loysburg lad “Ebersole” often. Aside from these, she does very well in danc- ing and has a definite good taste in clothes. We hear she expects to further her musical abilities and ambitions after graduation and with that magnetic person- ality and ability to get along with everyone, we know for certain Jayme will excel. MARY CATHERINE RKEI) “Blondie” “Blondie”, as she is known by her friends, comes from Dudley Hill. She is quite a wizard at Commercial work and music. She has a special liking for any- thing “Black.” Mary devotes her pastime to driving, skating, and eating anything that is good. When Mr. Hoover says. “Where can I find a good secretary.” Mary is on the job. SAM REES “Sammy John “Sammy John.” as his friends call him. comes from Six Mile Run. Sam helps his grandfather quite a lot in the garage. He has many pastimes. namely “shooting the neighbors cats in the back alley. Sam was mana- ger of the football team for two years. Sam has been a very good academic student for the past four years. We know you will succeed in the future. Good luck. Sam! RONALD REID “Nennif” 'Fall, curly blonde hair, blue eyes, and a manly voice, gives you only a hint of how he af- fects the girls. “Neenie’s” little red Ford, which is a friend to all. not only carries him to school and back, but also over the mountain occasionally. Ronnie has no definite plans for the future, but we predict success in whatever he chooses. LILLAIN R(XiERS “Pinky” Lillian is the attractive fair complex ioned blonde of the senior class. The girls who see Lillian are all envious of her golden locks and the technique she has of placing them so per- fect. Her favorite pastime is reading. Did you ever see any- thing she sewed or eat anything she cooked? With the tasty din- ners, Lillian can prepare, we con- sider the fellow who wins her hand a lucky “Jack.” RUTH ROSS Ruth doesn’t participate in one activity, she likes a hand in them all: the chorus. Ten 'Iones. Senior play. Cheerleading and anything else which may come along. Ruth plans to take up fashion design- ing or interior decorating as a career. She also is interested in traveling and intends to include it in what she takes up. CHARLES RUBY “Ruby This striking personality is one of our varsity football players. W ith his distinguishable hair and laugh, he cannot be mistaken for none other than a Coalitiont boy. As far as personality is concerned. Ruby has it. Having succeeded in school, we are sure he will succeed in his future career. ROBERT SHARK “Prte” That cute little guy with a winning smile. Pete is rated tops in the sports world as all the “Sharks” were. He has up- held his family name well in social affairs as well as athletics. Concerning girls. “Connie and Pete” was a swell match when it came to couples, and may con- tinue. one cannot tell about them. His friends are many, but his special pals are Eddie and Hotel. Anywhere there is merriment you will find them in the lead. CAROL SIMON “Winnie” Just ask Carol any favor and she will try her darndest to grant it. She has the cutest grin which she puts to use under any con- ditions. Her favorites are in the animal kingdom: horses and dogs. Don’t get her started as she pals around with the Church Street gang and is always in favor of any suggestion. EARL SNYDER “Sneeiy” Earl is the President of the Senior class. Although he is bashful he has a deep interest in a certain girl down at “Weav- ers” bridge. His ambition is to go to college and major in Chemistry. He hopes to be a Chemistry teacher in good old S. L. II. S. Good luck Earl. BETTY BELLE STAPLETON “Sis” This attractive, quiet, little girl is the life of any party and attracts many friends in her own little way. Skating, danc- ing. driving the blue plymouth and flying arc her favorite sports. Her hopes are high of some day becoming a pilot. “Sis” intends to go in training for a nurse. With her pleasing personality and winning smile, we feel con- fident that her career will be a success. GEORGE WAMBAUGH “Hour’ One of our tallest seniors, George is well-liked by all. es- pecially by the weaker sex. With his ability to get along with everyone, George has no trouble winning the admiration of many. Playing left tackle for the S. L. Wildcats, he is to be congratu- lated on playing excellent foot- ball during high school. George has always made good in his school subjects and enjoys ex- ceptionally well to pop unexpect- ed questions to Miss McCahan in P. O. D. class. With his initia- tive to get ahead in the world and the matching personality re- quired to do this, he will have no trouble succeeding. DORIS WEAVER “Fleetunng” Doris is our pretty little brown eyed doll with black hair which she says it is just natural- ly c-EARL-y. Any time you turn your head, you sec either Doris or that black chevy whiz- zing by. Doris is just full of lots of school energy. Her future plans are to attend art school. With all her fine talent we feel sure she will prosper. JEAN WINTER “Rusty” The tall red-head with a sweet smile for everyone. Although she’s a resident of Six Mile Run. Jean seems to he partial to Mosquito Hollow and the rumor goes that she has been bitten by the love bug from there. Being very cooperative and one of our best basketball players. Jean does her bit for S. L. graciously. Ever hear Jean sing? We hear she's very good; aside from this she loves very much to go horse back riding and she’s no ama- teur! We’re sure Jean will have no trouble in accomplishing her life-long ambition. PEGGY WINTER Pudge” Peg is our quiet but active office secretary. Having a great love for basketball, she displays great ability in the field plus be- ing one of the best in commercial work. Aside from this. Peg is musically inclined enough to be in the chorus and one of the Ten Tones. We know this ver- satile young lady will reach her goal in life and we wish her sin- cere luck and success. GLEN WORTHING “Sonny” Our fun-loving carefree “Son- ny” from Stonerstowri! Being one of the commercial students, and a lower hall moniter. he manages to keep an eye on all the girls and has quite a variety of friends. Liking to do any- thing as long as it’s an aid to the class. “Sonny” is really an asset to the Senior class. We hear he is thinking of practicing the art of salesmanship after leaving school: all of our luck and sincere hopes for a shining future go to him. RACHEL YOUNG “Toodie”• “Toodie”. as we know her. comes to us from North Point. She isn’t very large but oh my! that doesn’t stop Toodie from being active. Her favorite sport is playing or watching basket- ball. But she also likes to see Abbott and Costello pictures. “Toodie” loves to dance, and eat. She doesn’t bother the boys but she said they bother her. In her future she plans to do clerking work. But we imagine it will be “husband work.” We give you our heartiest congratu- lations “Toodie.” { 244 (H R ]•'RHSHMEN YEAR On September 5, 1944 we entered Saxton Liberty, a new crop of Freshmen roaming distractedly in the halls. As the first six weeks ended, however, we were well adapted to the rules and regulations as all greenies should be, very respectful to the upper classmen. As the weeks flew by we heard that the t pical high school class usually has officers, so we held up the tradition by electing Bob Shark. President, George Wambaugh, Vice President. Fern Dixon. Secretary, and Eddie Dixon. Treasurer. We owe a great part of the success of our Freshmen year to the wise guidance of our class advisers; Reverend Gunder. Miss Doyle, Mrs. Hooper, and Mrs. Greenawalt. The May Day Coronation was the climax of the Freshman participation in the school activities. The attendants from our class were Connie Hopkins and Fern Dixon. Our reputation as greenies ended on the last day of the term in ’45, along with a hilarious outing at Happy Hollow. It was planned as private, “For Freshmen Only,” nevertheless several male seniors sneaked in on us, but we did not let it hinder our good time. So ended our first year in Saxton Liberty High School. SOPHOMORE YEAR ’Twas a sunny morning, September 3rd. when thirty fold and six of us scampered proudly and confidently through the familiar halls of old S. L. We knew our way around this time and flippantly assured uncertain freshmen that they’d get “the hang of it” before long. We immediately elected class officers in which Bob Shark, George ambaugh. and Fern Dixon did a repeat performance of being elected President. Vice Presi- dent, and Secretary, respectively. Don Meek served as Treasurer. Miss Hoover. Mrs. Hooper, and Miss Fluke served us devotedly as class advisers. Early in the basketball season we decided on a Sophomore hat sale. Not only did we add money to our treasury, but we adorned our heads with fantastic imitations of style. The sophomore cooperation in the play “Janie” was highly appreciated bv the upperclassmen. The income from this play greatly benefited the 1946 Block. Through artisted planning and preparing, a successful Neptune party went down in history as an accomplishment of the Sophomore class. We celebrated the opening of spring bv a one act play presented in assembly on an imaginative teen-age flivver on a picnic with “Mother Nature.” The cast included; George Wambaugh. Ruth Ross. Bob Shark. Bettv Belle Stapleton. Carol Simon, and Dick Burke. An all dav festival was in swing Mav 3rd. start- ing a talented track meet in the morning. The afternoon sun shone on the Queen of May, Josephine Ross. Dotty Baker and Maxine Fleegle were our class attendants. With a little trouble with Miss McCahan concerning our historv test and putting a few finishing touches to our other tests, we were readv to call it quits for our splendid Sophomore year and were anxious to plan a pleasant summer vacation. JUNIOR YEAR Coming back for our Junior year at sixtv strong we were very capable of assuming the title of “Dignified Juniors”. We started off “hippety clip” by electing class officers: Dick Burdge, President, Andy Maksimchak, Vice President. Dotty May Kelley. Secretary, and Gene Fix, Treasurer. Our Class was exceptionally well represented in all extra-curricular activities. Some of our class were members of all branches. Knowing that we had to raise some money we set out selling hot dogs and soft drinks at football games. It was quite evident that “Mr. Rain” was against us by the looks of our proceeds. Our first big success of the year was the Hallowe’en Party. This netted quite a sum for our treasury. Hurrah! Hurrah! The ring man’s here, don’t worry, we’ll get them next year. I his year the attendants for May Queen were Helen F.lder and Ruth Ross. Two of the most popular and attractive girls of our school. Our greatest event was the long awaited Junior Prom. With a most amazing portrayal of Hawaiian scenery and music by Joe Knepper and his orchestra, we produced one if not the most unforgettable entertainment (at least to our thinking) that was ever held in S. L. The remaining days of the year were growing shorter and after our tests were completed we were ready and anxious to assume that ever loving title of “Senior”. SENIOR YEAR On September 4, we mobbed the walks of S. L. H. S. for our last crack at the good old Alma Mater and gazed upon the lower classes in all our superiority. We couldn’t possibly have been so naive when we were Freshmen. However, we discovered soon enough that there was more to do than go around looking im- portant, so after the novelty of our new class rings wore off, we really put our noses to the grindstone. Ah yes, that yearbook, what would we do without that crisp, clean, symbol of senior talent? It didn’t take F'ern, our Editor-in-Chief long to decide, a staff, that would be just the thing, to show the Senior genius in Art, Journalism and Photography and this took plenty of skill and thought, but she finally decided on Mort, McCahan. Winter. Kelley and Heldibridle. To lead this group of willing workers were added two teachers. Mrs. Rees and Miss Hoover who worked dili- gently to put the “Block” in the same class with all others. The senior play, “Dear Ruth” was a smash hit and helped to stack funds for the Senior treasury. The stars, Ruth Ross and Don Brumbaugh made their first steps on the ladder to stardom in the portrayal of Ruth and Bill. Other Seniors represented in the cast were. Mort. Putt. Kelley. Stapleton. Fix, Hopkins. Anknev, and Snyder. “The Lost Kiss,” coached bv Miss Fluke was enacted in assembly January 23. Encouraged by her success. Miss Fluke organized a Dramatic Club with a goal of twenty members. Although this club is in its infancy, we are confident of its success. We musn’t forget to mention the gala occasion of the Junior Hallowe’en Party' and the never to be forgotten bubble-gum contest between the teachers. Bravo. Miss Holden. And who in later years can resist the fond recollection of the Sqphomore Christmas Party in all its artistic splendor. The football and basket- ball heroes of the 1948 class will go down in class history as well as the trip to Washington where educational purposes were combined with frivolity and we thrilled at our first taste of adventure. All too soon. Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises brought to a close “happy school days” and a group of proud but uncertain high school graduates, diplomas waving, marched out of their Alma Mater to make more history. Sally Barto and Dick Burke .a t TVitt and e tament. @Cate, '4% e, the Senior Class, of nineteen hundred and forty-eight, of Saxton Liberty High School, declare this to be our last will and testament, in manner and form following, hereby revoking any will heretofore made by us. First-—To the Sophomores we will all our love for our “Alma Mater.” Second—To the Freshman we will our good grades and our “Hamlet” book. Third—To the faculty we will our whole-hearted cooperation. To Mr. Sharpe we bequeath all our intelligence we stored away during the four years. To Miss McCahan we give the old phonograph sticking around, so she won’t have to talk so much. To Miss Long we will Doris Weaver’s musical chewing gum. To Mrs. Rees we give a bouquet of “Geraniums” for helping us with our year book. To Miss Fluke we leave Ruth Ross’s style of clothes. To Mrs. Hooper we bequeath all the empty spools and stray pins. To Miss Butler. Miss Holden and Miss Hoover we leave our many thanks for coaching the Senior play, “Dear Ruth.” To Mr. McDowell we bequeath the sportsmanship of the Senior Class. To Mr. Brumbaugh we will our good looks. To Mr. Shoemaker we give our voices and the cracking of gum. To Mr. Hoover we will enough of our money to buy an autogiro so he can discard his model “T” Ford. To Mr. Hoffman (our Janitor) we will our old scrap paper we left lying around. Fourth—To the Junior Class we devise our cooperation, class spirit, and af- fection for our teachers, as well as the following: Audrey Abbott wills her ability to drive a “Ford” to Mario Ciarrocca. Harry Abbott bequeaths his athletic figure to Dean Beck. Paul Altobelli wills his bashfulness to Ralph Carberry. John Ankney gives his ability to love to Lorn Hinish. Dotty Baker wills Tony’s love to Helen Flenner. Maxine Baker bequeaths her ability to sew to Sara Stapleton. Bruce Barnett wills his place as monitor to Frank Altobelli. Sally Barto bequeaths her ability to vamp the opposite sex to Stephen Mc- Cahan. Dolores Baughman gives her place as Drum Major to Dorcas Miller. Charles Blair wills his dignity to Roy Brown. Edna Bollman bequeaths her ability to go through high school to Grace Bollman. Donald Brumbaugh wills his ability to go to college to fames Hess. Dick Burke wills his good looking class ring to Lucy Barnett. Paul Cimbalista gives his dancing ability to Jack Reed. Shelton Collare wills his perfect attendance—3 days a week, to Dale Fouse. frank Dennis gives his prize possession, a band uniform to Bob Scager. Kdward Dixon wills all his love to Donna Fox. Fern Dixon wills all her ability to move fast to Dick Mountain. Frnest Donaldson bequeaths his knowledge of women to Merle McGhee. Helen F-lder gives her ability to “toot” a trombone to Mary Kolinchak. James fink wills his ability to get along with everybody to Dorothy Neuder. Maxine Flecgle gives her red hair to Jay Brown. Gladys Foore wills her good grooming to Mildred Thomas. Delores Hopkins wills a diamond just like hers to Alma Oaks. Howard Horton gives his office job to Joan Clapper. George Hughes bequeaths his place on the basketball team to John Kifer. James Kreiger bequeaths “one more b—” to Sonny Logan. Anna Loncosky gives her “lispy speech” to Pat Barto. Hazel Lytle wills her ways of square dancing to Pat Solomon. Andy Maksimchak gives his marks in school to Joe Williams. Joe Manspeaker bequeaths his car to Orval Fix. Frances Melius gives her commercial ability to Theresa Reed, lames McDonald wills his winsome smile to Bill Sheeder. Betty Miller bequeaths her ability to do good in Home F.c. class to Dorothy Fessler. Mona Mort wills her figure to Grace Hastings. Doris Morningstar gives her good nature and looks to Hilda Rogers. Anna Iris McCahan wills her music lessons to Beulah Mort. Robert Putt bequeaths his way with Mr. Hoover to Don Port. Jaymc Ramsey wills her ability to play a clarinet to Dave McMurtrie. Mary Reed gives her cultured voice to Lloyd Heldibtidle. Ronald Reid wills his good running Ford (noiseless) to Martin Defibaugh. Sam Ress bequeaths his ability to be a good team manager to Dean Beck. Charles Ruby gives his horse laugh to Duane Lytle. Lillian Rogers wills her golden curls to Lois Winfield. Ruth Ross bequeaths her ways with the Dudley Hill boys to Alice Wonderly. Carol Simon wills her love for “Solid” to Carlton Treece. Robert Shark gives his curly hair to Marion Stapleton. Karl Snyder wills his loafing periods to Fred Miller. Betty Belle Stapleton bequeaths her bangs to Dorothy Tcnley. George Wambaugh gives his ride home to Don Reed. Peggy Winter wills her place in the “Ten Tones” to Martha Black, lean Winter bequeaths her red curls to Helen Ford. Glen Worthing gives his drivers license to Eddie Holmes. Doris Weaver wills her ability to ride a horse to Reba Treece. Rachel Young wills her ability to work in a store to Alice Elder. We the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and forty-eight, have drawn this will in the witness thereof, on the day of May 25th., 1948. Witnesses: Dorothy Baker, Mona Mort. The Senior Class of 1948 (Seal) 'Pro-fc ectf My Dear Miss Long, We want to express to you our most sincere gratitude for giving us your assistance in writing the essay on “W hy I Would Like To Tour America. which won us a free country trip and a beautiful deluxe trador in which ro travel. We stocked up at “Mutt and Audrey’s’' General Merchandise Store in Dudley, and got our gas at the Abbott and Dennis Garage. Then we were ready for our trip. Our first stop was New York at the Ritzy Millionaire Palace where Bobby Putt, the owner, lavishly entertained us. The c’imax of the evening was dancing to Gene Fix’s orchestra with John Anknev at the drums and |oe Manspeaker as the crooner. Putty persuaded us to stay another night. He took us out the next day to show us around New York a little. As we were eating our breakfast in Hazel Lytle’s Cafe. I glanced at the paper. On the front page in big head lines was written “Sallv Bnrto.” the famous physchiatrist. arriving today in this country from her lecturing tour in Europe. Putty phoned Buddy Hughes who now has his own hospitial in New York and asked him to go along to meet Sally at the airport. Buddy brought his head nurse, Betty Belle Stapleton and his wife, (Helen Elder) with him. W e met the plane and to our amazement Mona Mort was the pilot. We ate our dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. The special dish on the menu was “Kelly’s Meatballs.” That evening Mr. Putt escorted us to see the leading opera, “Madam Butterfly.” The leading opera star was Mary Reed with the celebrated pianist. Anna Iris McCahan. We left New York and journeyed to Pennsylvania and got there on time to see the game between the two undefeated teams of the year. Notre Dame and Penn State. Coach’ Shark’s and coach Cimbalista’s teams fought hard, but the game ended in a tie. Among the spectators were Andy Mak- simehak, the noted research chemist, working on Atomic Energy and Mayor of Philadelphia. Dick Burke. Penn State’s band was there with their drum majorette. “Sis” Baughman. By evening we made it to Pittsburgh. Since we didn’t know the city very well we decided to take in a good show, “The Ice Follies of 1958” starring the skating teams Howard Horton and Peggy (Winter) Horton. Eddie Dixon, the comedian, was there as a guest. We got-to talking to Peggy and Howard Horton about “old times.” They said that while they were on tour they saw a lot of the people that were in our class. They told us that Dotty Baker was teaching History in Philadelphia and that Tony Cuicci owns his own garage in Dudley. We psked them where George Wambaugh was. Comedian Eddie answered. “Oh, he and Maxine are busy raising a football team.” After we left Pittsburgh we had a little trouble with our trailor so we had to catch a bus into the next town. Guess who the bus driver was. cur old friend Shelton Collare. Shelton said that the lovely Miss Simon who has her own rancli in Oklahoma just left New York. She had been there selecting a new wardrobe. We got our trailor fixed and headed for the West. Chicago was our next stop. The Chicago paper said that Donaldson, Kreiger, and McDonald, who own the largest coal mining concern in the world, were being in Chicago for the “Annual Mining Convention.” We looked them up. They’re all looking swell. They said they were staying in Chicago another week so they could see “Anna Loncosky”. the best dressed woman in the w'orld, who was going to be there for Sally Barto's wedding. Sally is marrying a fellow from Detroit and Kuge Hopkins, now Mrs. Charles Barto is to be bridesmaid. Our next big stop was at Denver. Ruth Ross was there re-decorating the governor’s mansion. She said she had recently decorated Betty Miller’s exclusive dress shop in Salt Lake City. We stopped at Carol Simon’s ranch and can that girl talk. She told us that Edna Bollman was the organ player in “The Little Church Around the Corner” in New- York, and that Jim Fink and Rachel Young had their own General Merchandise Stores in Saxton. She said Glen Worthing had his own meat market in Martinsburg and that Mrs. Jack Brown (former- ly Lillian Rogers) and Mrs. Roy Miller (formerly Frances Melius) live in the same apartment house as Glen does. Our time was running short so we left Denver for Los Angeles. Here we saw the famous Dr. Heaten. He said that Doris Weaver is teaching Art at the University of Southern California and plans on quitting since she and Earl Snyder have gotten married. We decided we would just have to see Doris so we planned to meet her. She said Connie W'as teaching Health Education at the same University. She receives letters frequently from Mrs. Gene Shuke (Fern Dixon) who now run their own hardware and barber shop in Six Mile Run. Fern tells her that Paul Altobelli who took over his fathers business often comes to their place for a shave. Mrs. Paul Weaver (Doris Morningstar) lives next door to Fern. Next we w'ere San Francisco bound. We ran into Donny Brumbaugh who has his main office in San Francisco. He had just come home from vacationing in Florida. He said while he was down there he saw Mrs. Bob F.bersole (Javme Ramsev) also vacationing. Donny told us that Sam Reese and Ronnie Reid are both “big-shots” in California, since they have become such big successes in their profession of mechanics. We decided we would ride out in the country for a day. We happened to notice two girls riding horses. What a shock w'hen we discovered it was Jean inter and Gladys Foore. lean has her own ranch and Gladvs was visiting her. Jean said she had a letter from Bruce Barnett. He w-anted to buv a couple of horses from her for his farm. Bud Blair has a jewelry shop in dowmtown San Francisco. Remember! He was the “jew-el” of our class. As we were ready to start back we stopped at Mrs. Bill Kline’s (Maxine Baker) garage to re-gas our trailor. Sincerely, Sis. Blondie. Woo, and Gert { £44 It was the year 1936, on a bright September day, That the 1948 graduating class Started merrily on its way. In Saxton, Dudley, and Six Mile Run Their happy school days had just begun. Time swiftly passed. In the fall of the year 1944 The kids all came to Saxton High, To finish their last “four.” All that fun and all those joys. Will long be remembered by the girls and boys. Now we are Seniors, and we shall soon part And travel in our own way, May we always remain loyal to our school days. And may we always be able to say, “We now have a treasure that money can’t buy, Those happy days spent at dear old Saxton Liberty High.” —Helen Elder COOPERATION NOT COMPETITION YELLOW ROSE W n4 BLUE AND GOLD Senear (?teua O tcexa Earl Snyder____________________________ President George YVambaugh Vice President Dorothy May Kelley _________________ Secretary Gene Fix ________________________________Treasurer 706a'a 706a Ok 16c at 94X Helen Elder Betty Belle Stapleton Helen Elder Mona Mort Anna Iris McCahan Dotty May Kelley Fern Dixon Doris Weaver Doris Weaver Betty Belle Stapleton Betty Belle Stapleton Mary Catherine Reed Fern Dixon Peggy Winter Most Attractive Neatest Friendliest Most Cheerful Most Talented Most Studious Contributed Most to Class Wittiest Best Dressed Most Polite Nicest Smile Most Likely to Succeed Most Cooperative Best Liked Edward Dixon Paul Cimbilista Gene Fix Charles Ruby Gene Fix Andy Maksimchak Gene Fix Charles Ruby Robert Shark Ronald Reid George Wambaugh Andy Maksimchak Howard Horton Robert Putt SAXTON LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 23. 1948 8:00 P. M. (E. D.T.) Rev. Arthur Thompson, Presiding Processional Hymn—“Crusaders Hymn” Brass Ensemble Invocation . Rev. Ammon Siple Minister, First Church of God Response “1 Do Not Ask Oh Lord” High School Chorus Scripture Lesson____________ _______________Rev. Miss Loretta Moreland Minister, Church of God Tabernacle Prayer Rev. Edward S. Hayes Minister. Methodist Episcopal Church Anthem “One World” High School Chorus Sermon Rev. Harold Knoll Minister. St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church Offertory “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” Brass Ensemble Benediction Rev. E. Paul Dilling Minister, Stonerstown Church of the Brethren Recessional Hymn “Onward Christian Soldiers” High School Band SAXTON LIBERTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAXTON, PEN NSYLVANIA n n u L UL PROGRAM March Babes in Toyland”—Herbert __ School Band Invocation --------- Rev. Paul Martin Minister. Six Mile Run Church of God “It’s Spring” Waring An. Ten Tones Address _ --------------------------- Dr. Larman S. Sherwood Minister, First Methodist Church, Rotterdam, N. Y. “ 1 he Angelus”—Swift-Rubinstein _ 'fen Tones Presentation of Class Gift Earl Snyder Presentation of Honors and Awards Amos A. Sharpe Supervising Principal Presentation of Legion Awards -------------------------- William Fluke American Legion, Post 169 Presentation of Diplomas _ Leonard S. Sweet President, Saxton Liberty School Board Saxton Liberty “Alma Mater” _ Class of 1948 and Audience Rev. James W. Garthoff Minister. Dudley Methodist Church Benediction Recessional “Washington Post”—Sousa School Band First Row: L- Barnett. Cl- Hastings, 11. Ford. L. I a is. I). Fesslcr. l. Black. A. Cornell. A- Elder. R. Martin. (� . Bollman Second Row: I. Clapper, K- Brown. I.. Hinish. I’. Brumbaugh, J. Horton. R. Brown, I) Lytle. I). Fouse. I- Hess. II. Flenner. M- kolinchak. Third Rote: M- Ciarrocca. M. McGee. rF. Logan. L- Heldibridle. ()• Fix. J. kifer. J. Brown, I). Beck. S. McCahan, V. McIntyre. M- Defibaugh. R. Carberrv, F- Altobclli- First Row: L Stapleton. I)- Miller. II. Rogers. T. Reed. B- lort. L- Winfield. D- Neuder, P. Solomon. Second Row: M- Thomas. V- Thompson. !)• Ten ley. J. Williams. C- Trccce. J. Reed. I). Reed. R. Treccc. S Stapleton. . Ritchey. A. VVonderly. Third Row W. Sheeder. 1). Port. R. Mountain. !)• McMurtric. B Troutman. J. Whitfield. F. Rankin. R. Rankin. I). Treece, J. Miller. ('. Rightnour. Remeat (Plate, 'ZliAtonq, After three short months of relaxation and rest we were ready to come back to Saxton-Liberty and claim our place among the students as sophisticated Juniors. The second day of September, nineteen hundred forty-seven, some seventy- three persons enrolled and under the leadership of Miss McCahan and Mrs. Rees we were soon acquainted with our new subjects and the new students. The day soon came to select class officers. The outcome of the election proved to be: President Donald Port Vice President Theodore Logan Secretary _ __ ___ Mario Ciarrocca Treasurer_____ ___ Blair Troutman Historian Lloyd Heldibridlc The cry of the class was to make money to have a Prom that would excel all others. But to do this we needed plenty of cash, so with the consent of Mr. Sharp we were given the job as hot dog. sellers at all home football games. Our class was represented well in every activity of the school. We can boast thirteen football players, two varsity, six Jr. varsity basketball players and six varsity maidens. The class was also musical. Ten golden voices were listed In the chorus, and seven holds honors in the band. As time passes quickly to end our Junior year we hope with seventy-three strong to establish ourselves as the Seniors of 1949. I First Row: I). Davis. M. Donclson. D- Cook, C- Ciarrocca. L. Barnett. B. Clawson, B- Fox. . Black, |. Brode. K- Folk. A- Chiarizia. R. Fleck. Second Rote: L. Burkett. C- Myers, .!• Johnson. P. McCavitt. N. Baker. 1). Barto, D. Bussard. L. lenkins. M. Hopkins. B- Clapper. R- Barnett. J. Fields. P- McCahan. J. Bollinger. Third Rote: B- Fox. P- Bartola. C- Barton, V. Mellon. J. I liquet. A- Hatfield. S. Bussard. G. Meyers. G- Meek. B Detwiler, G Adolphson. I). Krieger. 'F- McCahan, C- Foor. J� Audrey. First Row: C Robinson, J- Hess, M. Angelo, J. McDonald, J. Jenkins, D. 11ildabridle. D. Carbcrrv. F- Miller. R. Harvey. B- Johnson, N� Davis, D. Foor- Second Row: J. Ciucci. E. Wright, C- Lytle, L. Scarcia. G- Weaver. D- Ross. R. Workman, II-Stake, P. Peters. M- Robinson. S- Spencer. L. Swope, M. Logan. J- Neville, F Stevenson. Third Row: T. Rankin. B- Reed, II. Whited, E- W illiams. I- Wright, F- Heffner, R. Willison, J. 'l’homas, T Russell. J. Snyder, J- Mountain, J. Reed, D. McGee, G Edwards Safr uyma%c 'rtyiatwiy A class consisting of eighty-eight Sophomores entered S. L. H. S. for another exciting year. This group of eager members was under the home-room care of Misses Long. Fluke, and Butler. Early in the term, without delay, we elected the following class officers for the '47-’48 term. President Fred Heffner Vice President James Snyder Secretary Alan Hatfield Treasurer Philip Bartola Advisers Misses Long, Fluke, and Butler One of the most thrilling events of the school year was the Christmas Party given by the Sophomores on December 19. The auditorium was attractively decorated in silver and blue. A special program presented by the Sophomore girls added to the attractiveness of the party. The program consisted of the “Rope Skipping Drill”, the “Poinsctta”, and “Pantomine” drills. The “Ten Tones” also sang three selections under the direction of Mr. Shoemaker. The class was well represented in the various sports. Many of the boys participated in football, basketball, and baseball. The girls, as well, did a great job in representing the girls' team in the “Saxton Maidens”. The Sophomores are looking forward to a better and more prosperous year as juniors. First Row: I). Dolt, S. Hooper, S- Facchinei, R. Defibaugh, I). Brode. J Bashore, A. Hess, I). Clapper, I Hinish. J. Funk. Second Row: - Burke. M. Altobelli. I). Black. G Ford. B. Hess. M. McMurtrie. B. Dickerson, L. Martin. |. Black, P. Graffious, J. Dickerson. G« Lynn. X- Tenely. G. Himes. M. Altobelli Third Row: F- Logan, C- Oberman. D Ramsey. C. Elder. • Kellcv, (i. Black. G. Hile. F. Giles. L Dctwiler. I'. Johnson. L. Blair. |. Doughtery. Fourth Row: D Risbon, D. Patterson. R- Taylor, L. Wright. First Row: L. Foster. G- Winter, J. Meek, C. Smith, D. Winters, D. O'ncil, M. Shark, P. Weimert, II. Worthing, J- McGhee Second Row: F. Wright, T. Smith, P. Speck. G- Ross. M. Skipper, B- Williams. D- Rinard. N. Miller, N- Scarcia, M. Reed, II. Tcnlcy, W Rogers. W Wright Third Row: J. McCahan. D Workman. J. Melius, L- Rankin, J. Musser. J. Williams, E. Treece, R. Shontz. J Wcnlick, D. Putt, R. Treece, R. Mitchcl. J Reed- Tour Row: J. Manley, R. Mellot, J- Musser, M Purdue, J. Risbon, J. Scarcia ’1 his ambitious group of ninety-seven members has been gathered together from Saxton and other surrounding towns and villages. e were all new to each other but it didn't take us long to become acquainted with the rest of the students. As usual, we were called “Greenies” but after the first six weeks we were well accustomed to the S. L. H. S. customs, rules, and regulations. No time was wasted in getting our class organized. Our first step was to elect the following officers: President . Jack McCahan N ice President---------------------------------------------Mary Scarcia Secretary . __ Alice Hess Treasurer Nancy Scarcia Historian - -----........ .. Nancy Tenley The football and basketball teams were well represented by the Freshman Class. The students were eager to participate in all the sports. Ve weren’t satis- lied with just having our boys on the teams so we had one of our fellow students. Jack McCahan. to manage the Teams. Something was still lacking! We needed someone to back our teams so the two Freshman cheerleaders. Hazel Worthing and Maureen McMurtrie pitched in and did their part. The musical department couldn’t survive, we’re sure, without the help of our class. The band and chorus were both well represented by the Freshmen. It was such an exciting year for us that we are really looking forward to next year so we can have an even better class as Sophomores. ACTIVITIES ' atlouie ett Patty Date: October 30. 1047; Time, 8:00 P. M-: Place: Saxton I.iberty High Sch(x� l. Care to see a “goblin”: At the above directions, the bravest, the roughest, and the toughest students and outside guests were on hand to uphold the fierce witchery of Halloween. All the ghosts, goblins, and witches of the immortal world spent the evening with us and added picturesque attractiveness to our “Grand March”. 'Hu gymnasium, thanks to the Juniors, was decorated in complete Halloween apparel. Wise old owi.% blinked knowingly at you from the four walls and we shrieked at the fierce goblins and weirc witches hanging from the ceiling. Fiery eyed jack-o-lanterns with snaggly teeth grinned ruthlessly at the fun and frolic. The plain orange pumpkins, a symbol of the year’s harvest, sat decoratively on the stage. Crepe paper and balloons added lively color to the affair and the smell of ripe apples was tempting. A friendly ghost sttxxl in the middle of the fhx r all evening and didn’t disappear once. Kveryone was in a party nnxxl. The teachers dropped their grown-up dignity for the evening and staged a bubblegum contest. That was a nice try Miss Long, but it takes experience Wc danced the Virginia Reel and the Paul Jones between programs and noticed couples who had never danced before. After Buddy Hughes, Connie Hopkins. Ruth Ross. Catherine Oberman. Aileen Ramsey. Joanne Clapper, Junior Search Wanda Wright, and Madeline Altobclli collected their prizes, the evening flew. We knew that the Halloween goblins, ghosts, and witches would disappear at midnight, so wc did t x . Settiar 'PCay Dear Ruth , a comedy in three acts, was presented as the senior play cn December 12. 1947. I nder the direction of Miss lane Butler, assisted by Miss Kdna Hoover and Miss Bcrnadinc Holden, with the co-operation of the cast, the class of '48 gave an outstanding account of themselves as r.clors and actresses. The cast was as follows: Ruth Wilkins _________ Harry Wilkins ________ Kdith Wilkins Miriam Wilkins Dora, the maid Lt. William Seawriglit Martha Sea wriglit Albert Rummer Sgt. Charles Vincent I laiold Klobbermeyer Ruth Ross ___________Gene Fix Dotty May Kelley Connie Hopkins Mona Mort __Donald Brumbaugh Betty Belle Stapleton ________John Ankney Robert Putt ___Earl Snyder (? ratf 4ia 'Party December 19th found us filled with the yuletide spirit and anticipation of another Christmas around the comer. Dressed in our best, we gathered in the high school auditorium to witness a very fine Christmas party being sponsored by the Sophomore Class. As we entered the gym wc were fascinated by the beautiful decorations. Draped across the ceiling was crepe paper adorned with icicles and in the middle of the floor hung silver Christmas bells. “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” was written in big letters below the stage. The dance floor was set off by gaily colored chains of paper. To set off the stunning decorations were two Christmas trees. Dancing made up a large portion of the entertainment. A group of Sophomore girls, dressed in green and white costumes, did the rope skipping drills and another group did the poinsetta pa n tom in c. For added entertainment, wc enjoyed the songs beautifully sung by the Ten Tones. Refreshments were handed out by Ole Santa himself. At the climax of the party, a tired but happy group of students exchanged holiday greetings with a last dance; and so once again another successful party was brought to a close. 7vita 7‘Sali We foretell the May Day of 1948. For this spectacular event, a queen from the senior class and attendants from each class arc chosen. We see a display of beautiful, colorful gowns. Gazing into the crystal ball, we see the splendid program given by the grade school children, and the May Pole Dance by the sophomore girls, in honor of the Queen and her court. The honor of crowning the Queen is given to the President of the senior class. We are held in great suspense as we gaze into the revolving crystal ball. It says that it cannot reveal to us who will be crowned ‘‘Queen of May”, or who the attendants from each class will be. We must wait until that bright sunny day when Saxton-Liberty has its greatest event of the year, “May Day”. ScweA w t e Piotti f)cmtar-Se Ua% The most exciting event of 1947 was the Junior-Senior Prom held May 2 in the Saxton High Gymnasium. The auditorium was beautifully decorated with. Hawaiian scenes. As one entered the gymnasium, he could see that it had been transformed into an Hawaiian Island, with a beautiful Hawaiian girl as the center of at- traction, gazing at the moon which shone from the one corner of the gym. The lasses in their highly colored gowns and lads in their best bib and tucker, danced divinely to the top tunes of Joe Knepper and his orchestra. Delicious punch and cookies were served as refreshments. During the last hour, to the shouting voices of “farewell”, each couple had their last and most favorable dance of the evening and then departed from the imaginary Hawaiian dream into the reality of a warm spring night. cmia% - Seai r Pram x£ t 4% On May 7, 1948, a gay Carnival spirit prevailed among the students of the Saxton-Liberty High School. This depicted the coming of several special events, summer vacation, carnival time, and the Junior-Senior Prom which was to take place that evening. Several weeks prior to that date, the Juniors extended an invitation to the seniors, underclassmen, and friends which read: The junior class invites you to ride and dance on the Junior-Senior Merry- go-round to the music of A1 Gamut and His Orchestra in the high school audi- torium. The dance floor was a huge merry-go-round, the top of which was maroon and white adorned with gay colored lights, and on each post “Old Dobbin” nodded a fond “Hello” to all who entered to dance on the merry-go-round. At each post were seats and on the outside were gliders beside great palms for tired couples to relax after several hours of dancing. On the stage was a small merry-go-round for the orchestra which was com- posed of eight members and a vocalist, Kay Karrell. During intermission, the guests were invited to the Carnival table for refresh- ments. The tables were decorated in maroon and white with animal crackers as the main attraction. After a few dances more, the clock chimed the hour of twelve, the carnival music stopped and “Old Dobbin” said goodbye to his many admirers. Thus another successful event of 1948 came to a close. Saxton- .i ertcf ScAooi 'Sanci The '47- 48 band began drilling early for their appearance ai the football games. Thanks to Mr- Shoemaker. Saxton Liberty's Band was better than ever this year. “The Merry Oldsmobile and “Bicycle Built for Two became a big hit and aroused competition with other schools. Early in the year, the band chose as its president. Gene Fix and secretary. Jeanninc Hughes. 'I he band showed splendid talent at a Christmas Concert which was held in the high school auditorium on December 21. The Music for the Commencement and Baccaulareate exercises was furnished by the band. They are planning to have the usual summer band during the vacation, and we're sure it will lx more active and more successful than ever! and “Pex U) tKci First Row—C- Hollingshead. V Abbott. D. Taylor. J. Homan. J. Allison. P. Snavely. P. Mc- Cahan. M- Shark. I). Baughman. N. Baker. I). Baker. J. W illiams. M. Wilson. B. O’Neal. D. Clapper. L Fleegle. J- Troutman. Second Roic—(I. Fix. J. Fink. E. Williams, J. Williams, P- Solomon. 1). Fox, G- Weaver. A. Elder. I. Ankney. N- Davis. G. Himes, T. Reed. C Lytle, J- Reed. M- Ciarrocca, J. Ramsey. II. Stake. R. Shoemaker. Director. Third Roto—D. Beck. D. Mountain. D. Putt. G Lynn. D- Barto. D. Kelley. B. Stapleton. C- Simon. A. Cornell. M. C. Reed. D. Tcnley. E. Snare. E. Brown. J. Hughes. II. Elder. F- Dennis. . I. McCahan. First Row—II. KIdcr. II- Worthing. P. Soloman. M- Scarcia. P. Winter. M. Reed, D. Kelley, I. Ramsey. II- Stake. R. Ross. J. Daughtery. Second Rote—M- Thomas, II. Ford, I.- Davis. J. Hughes. M. Robinson, K- Folk, D. Ross, (i. Mimes. J. Ciucci, II. Rogers. R. Shoemaker. Director. Third Rote—A- Abbott. D. Clapper, P. Weimert. K- Wright, N. Davis, N. Baker, C Simon. R. Martin. D. Ramsey, F. Logan. J. Clapper. Fourth Rate—L. Winfield. P- Miller. M. Hopkins, A. McCahan. B- Clawson, D- Rinard. E. Brown, A. Hess, J- Bashore. ?4e rrhc Saxton-Libcrty High School Chorus of 1947-48. consisting of 43 members of the fairer sex, was under the leadership of Richard C- Shoemaker- The chorus made its first appearance on Sunday afternoon. December 21, 1947 in the choral half of the Yuletide Festival. They presented several beautiful numbers including “Heavens F.ternal King”, “At Christmastime”. “Lullaby of the Christ Child”, and the most popular song of the yuletide season, “White Christmas”. Spring came and we busied ourselves in preparing for the Annual Spring Concert. 'ITe chorus made their last appearance at the Baccalaureate Service, drawing to a close, a fine year of choral work. Officers elected for the term 1947 and 1948 were as follows: President'---------------------------------------- ...... Mary Catherine Reed Vice President _____ ____ . ... _______Dotty May Kelley Secretary IV.White! iatucaC Sfititty (Concert 1 lie Annual Spring Concert of the year was divided into two programs. On Sunday afternoon. April II, 1948. the Saxton-Liberty High School Band, under the direction of Richard Shoemaker, presented a beautiful musicale which greatly pleased all the music lovers of Saxton and vicinity. PROGRAM Vanity Fair Overture _______________________________ Holmes In A Monestery Garden _ Ketelbey Straussiana _______________________________________ Seredy Jerome Kern Songs -------------------------- ..Jerome Kern Carnival ..Mesang Gene Fix—Student Director Begin The Beguine _ _ Cole Porter Let Me Call You Sweetheart Whitman and Freeman I'oo Fat Polka Leon and Richardson Pastel Moods Overture __ Skronicka South Of The Rio_________________________________ Olivadati Invercargill . Litlgaw Washington Post Sousa On Sunday afternoon, May 2, 1948. the second concert, also under the di- rection of Richard Shoemaker, featured the Saxton-Liberty Girls’ Chorus and the Pen Tones. The program consisting of many beautiful three part numbers, was greatly enjoyed. PROGRAM Venetian Love Song________________________________ Nevin Ho-La-Li -------------------------- Baravian Folk Song A Fellow Needs A Girl—Ten Tones______________ Hommerstein I Love Life—Ten Tones _______________________ Mona-Zucca The Whiffenpoof Song _____________________ Minnigrade One World----------------------------------O’Hara-Bratton How Are Things In Glocca Morra ___________________Harburg One Kiss—Soloist, Mary Reed_______________________Romburg The Swallow ___________________________;________Serradell I Ik- Angelus ------------------------- Anton Rubenstein I Do Not Ask, O Lord_____________________________ Sprass With A Hey and A Hi and A Ho! Ho! Ho! Mizzy-Curtis V� M. Shark. J. Hughes. P. Solomon, P. Winter, N. Baker, J. Ramsey, R- Ross, II. Stake, M. Reed, (absent) D. Fox. 7e i- The 'Fen-Tones, under the direction of Mr. Shoemaker, started their 1947-48 school term by singing, “Nativity Carol” and “How Sweet The Bells Of Christmas” at the Marion Homan Saylor (lift Program. At the Christ opts Party, the Ten-lone sang “White Christmas” and ”1 Want An Old Fashioned Christmas” which were greatly received by the many students. The Fen-Tones’ next appearance was the Christmas Musical. They repeated the songs “Nativity Carol”. “How Sweet The Bells Of Christmas” and “I Want An Old Fashioned Christmas.” On February 26 the Ten-Tones sang, “Faster Parade”, “I Love Life”, and “I Love Little W illie” for the Lions Club- The main event of the year was the Spring Concert at which the Ten-Tones sang “One Kiss,” “Glocca Morra,” “'Hie Scrrie With The Fringe On Top,” and “A Fellow Needs A Girl.” The Ten-Tones ended their school year by singing “The Angulus” at the Commencement exercises. 7 'Vai itty More than fifty candidates turned out for the first practice of the season. After a week of practice at home, the team traveled to Paradise Furnace for a week of strenuous camp training. With the completion of training at the camp the boys were really in trim and ready for anything. Hie wildcats met Saltillo in the season opener. The Saxoniles trounced them 59-0 For the second game of the season the Saxonites met Hollidavsburg on the latter’s field. The evening was wet and a light fog shrouded the field. The game began with I lollidaysburg kicking off. 'I he W ildcats fought hard but every attempt to score failed. Then I lollidaysburg took the ball near their own goal line They drove hard but didn’t pick up much yardage Suddenly they fumbled, the ball rolling into the end zone. Saxton recovered and the score was 2-0 in favor of Saxton. ’ITicn something happened. Saxton failed to “click” right and Hollidavsburg scored twice, making the score 12-2 in Hollidaysburg’s favor. The second half of the game was a deadlock- Neither team succeeded in scoring. The next Saturday S. L. played host to Orbisonia and shellaced them 39-6. Saxton scored in every period- Following the Orbisonia game the W ildcats played host to Rcplogle. All touchdowns were made by rushing, except one- Mac McCahan. our able center intercepted a Rcplogle pass and ran it back 34 yards for a touchdown, making the final score 26-0. After playing Rcplogle. the S. I., boys met Bcllwood-Antis in one of the most exciting games of the year. Bellwood scored once after many attempts. Then Saxton took the ball and ran it back- Shark threw the ball to Cimby and he carried it over the goal line for a touchdown making the score 7-6. Brumbaugh kicked the extra point and the score was tied 7-7. In the latter part of the game Bellwood scored again and then later recovered the ball in the end zone for a tough back worth two more jvnnts. making the final score 15-7. 'The next game was with Roaring Spring. 'This game turned out to be one of the most dis- puted and talked about games of the year. R. S. really had “Ladv Buck” riding side saddle with them on that fateful night. Both teams carried the ball several times but failed to score. Then suddenly everything broke loose and R. S. started passing R. S. had the ball on the Saxton 9 vard line, when suddenly, one of their passes was caught for the tally, but—and here is the catch, a guard caught the pass. Officially this man was an illegal receiver, but the officials did not rule it out. The crowd did!!!! At the halfway mark R. S- led 7-0. In the second half R. S. carried the ball but failed to score, and was forced to punt. Saxton t x k the ball and carried it back to the R. S. 18 yard line. S- L. carried the ball twice but failed to gain. Then on the third down. Shark faded a pass. and let it fly to Hughes, the left end. who carried it over for the Saxton tally. Brumbaugh kicked the extra point, and the score was tied 7-7. Farlv in the fourth quarter R. S- was on the Saxton 6 yard line, when they fumbled. The ball rolled into the end zone and Roy Brown, the S. L- right end fell on the ball. 'ITe official blew the whistle, and Roy gave up the ball, but in the tangle a R. S. man took the ball and the officials ruled a score for R. S- Final Score R. S. 14—Saxton 7. Then came Saxton’s first afternoon game, which was at Claysburg. Several S. I- players were injured during the game which may have accounted for the Bulldogs win. 6-0. Then on October 25 came the big event of the season. Saxton vs. Robertsdalc- Both teams fought hard during the game but failed to score the game ending in a 0-0 tie- 'Hie last game of the season was played at F.vcrett. The field was very muddy, but the Wildcats scored in every period. Here’s something to remember—big George Wambaugh. a varsity tackle for four years, scored his first touchdown by switching to fullback and rushing through the F.vcrett line- All S. L. backs. Cimbalista. Dixon. Shark, and 'Dtomas. and also. Brumbaugh, a Saxton guard, tallied to build up the score to a 38-0 win. 'paot all banquet Again ihc Lions Club feted the football squad. cheerleaders, and many others, to a turkey dinner held in the Saxton-Liberty High School gymnasium on November 21. 1947. An entertainment of song, speaking, fun and a good hearty meal was enjoyed by everyone. A squad of thirty-three Wildcats was present with the exception of two. Brown and Logan. I’he speaker was Reverend D y C. Gobrccht. Pastor of the Kvangclical and Reformed Church of Turtle Creek. Pennsylvania, lie is quite well known in this community for at one time lie was pastor of the Reformed Church here Introduction of the guests was made by Supervising Principal. Lion. Amos A. Sharpe. After Coach hid ward McDowell introduced the Wildcat squad. George Wambaugh presented lie and Assistant Coach. Wilson Ki Gates with gifts of appreciation for what they had done for the team. The hall under the capable supervision of Mrs. Rees and Miss 1‘luke. was beautifully decorated with serpentine and crepe paper and as the main attraction a large football lay in the center of the stage Much credit should be given Chairman. Lion. Steve McCahan for his cooperation and work in making such an event possible for our football squad. We hope that there will be many more in the years to come. unitor Joot aM The Baby Cats' this year were unsuccessful in three attempts, losing their first two games to Bedford and the last one to Tyrone. However, though the “Baby Cats' played “Class A teams, each time they put up a good fight and gave the spectators plenty of thrills- The players were. Bartola. Brown. Clapper. Lytle, Maksimehak. Manley. McCahan. McGhee, McIntyre. MeMurtrie. Meyers. Musser. Russell. Rankin. Reed. Snyder. Troutman, and Iaylor A good try. boys! Maybe next year your good work will make you one of the “Varsity. First Row—P. Cimbalista. I . Heffner. J. Thomas. B. Troutman, R. Shark. Second Row—J. Williams. Manager. 1). Port, R. Willison, Ci. Meyers. S. McCahan. I. Snyder. Mr. McDowell. Coach- Van£itty S z4 et 4M Starting off the '47-’48 basketball season, the Wildcats toured to Mount Union and lost to a fast stepping Trojan team. We played 5 games before hitting the win column and then they nosed-out Cove, 29-22. Although they have only won 7 games out of 21, they have lost a lot of heart breakers and when 1 say heart breakers. I mean over half of the games «ere lost by I to 5 points. Pacing the Wildcats this year were Shark and Troutman as forwards. Thomas as center, and Cimbalista and Heffner doing the back-court work. The final game of the season was at Smith with Smith mopping-up the Wild- cats by the score of 45-32. Player Shark Troutman Thomas Cimbalista Heffner Port Willison Snyder Hughes Meyers Mountain McCahan Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Saxton Total VARSITY INDIVIDUAL SCORING EG FT 54 98 45 65 58 65 32 47 6 35 22 50 5 6 0 3 1 6 1 6 1 2 4 4 FM Pts. 57 J65 35 125 28 144 22 86 22 34 10 54 2 12 2 2 0 2 2 4 0 2 3 11 SEASON RECORD 11 Mount Union 18 Bedford 33 Kvereit 23 Mount Union 29 Cove 23 Bellwood-Antis 22 Martinsburg 38 Claysburg 23 Roaring Spring 14 Williamsburg 30 Bedford 31 Robert «dale 37 Smith 27 Bellwood-Antis 46 Cove 27 Roaring Spring 41 Martinsburg 46 Robertsdale 30 Everett 28 Claysburg 32 Williamsburg 32 Smith 641 34 39 34 35 22 28 33 30 30 28 31 29 42 32 27 42 43 32 26 31 30 45 723 First Row—J. Johnson. L. Ilinish. I). Mountain. J- Snyder. V. McIntyre, J. Brown. (I. Meyers, R. W’illison. M. McCahan. P. McCahan. Second Row—J. Reed. J. Grove. ! • Putt. I. Wright, I). Patterson, J. Musser, R. Taylor, J- Williams. J. Searcia, D. Workman. T. Putt- oenior 'Var ity The Junior Varsity Basketball opened this year with vitality and skill, matching that of the Varsity. Thc team consisted of sophomores and juniors who were out to score up endless victories for our school. The first string line-up was as follows: J- Snyder. G. Meyers. R- Willison, S- McCahan. and J. Brown- These players, with the aid of the squad, did a fine job of keeping Saxton-Libcrty on the winning list SCHEDULE AND SCORES OF GAMES PLAYED January 2. 1948 Cove 18 Saxton-Libcrty January 6. 1948 Bcllwood 14 Saxton-Liberty 7 January 9. 1948 Martinsburg 17 Saxton-Libcrty 27 January 16, 1948 Claysburg 11 Saxton-Libcrty 17 January 20, 1948 Roaring Spring 19 Saxton-Liberty 23 January 23. 1948 Williamsburg 28 Saxton-Liberty 31 January 27. 1948 Bedford 24 Saxton-Liberty 21 January 30. 1948 Smith 16 Saxton-Libcrty • 10 February 3. 1948 Bcllwood 23 Saxton-Libcrty 18 February 6. 1948 Cove 9 Saxton-Libcrty 26 February 10, 1948 Roaring Spring 28 Saxton-Liberty 2 A February 12. 1948 Robert sdale 21 Saxton-Liberty 31 February 13, 1948 Martinsburg 12 Saxton-Liberty 26 February 16. 1948 Robcrtsdalc 29 Saxton-Libcrty 32 February 19. 1948 Everett 11 Saxton-Libcrty 17 February 20. 1948 Claysburg 12 Saxton-Liberty 15 First Rmv'—I). Davis. F. Wright. F. Dixon. G. Hastings. 15. Mort, M« Flccglc. M. Mort. D. Baughman. M- C. Reed. A- Chiarizia- Srcond Rote—I). Ross. T- Rccd, !«• Scarcia. P. Winter, J. Winters, R. Ross. D. Bussard. II. Lytle. C Folk, I). Neuder. L- Winfield, P. Soloman, J. Ciucci, Miss Holden, Coach. (foiCa' ‘SaA ethzCC When basketball season rolled around, it found the girls, as well as the boys, anticipating an exciting season. Miss Bcrnadinc Holden, Physical Kd- instructor and coach, busied herself in selecting a total of twenty-four girls from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes to make up the Girls' Team. With plenty of pep and vigor, the “Saxton Maidens” practiced diligently with a grim determi- nation to have a splendid season. Although it was only the second year for the girls, the “Saxton Maidens were strong in the - four games they played, and although they were not successful in winning any games, they gave their opponents keen competition. Saxton 13 Robcrtsdalc 26 Saxton 29 Robert sdalc 32 Saxton 30 Smith 30 Saxton 27 Smith 35 DONALD BRUMBAUGH PAUL CIMBAL1STA EDW ARD DIXON ERNEST DONALDSON GEORGE HUGHES ROBERT SHARK GEORGE W AMBAUGH CHARLES RUBY For the second time in approximately ten years. Saxton Liberty boasted of a baseball team. More than twenty boys came out for the call “play ball”, and were expertly coached by (I. Allen Hoover. High School Principal, a ctcran pitcher for Juniata Seniors who were out this year were Paul Cimbalista. George Hughes. Don Brumbaugh. Bob Shark. John Ankney. Glen Worthing. Tony Ciucci. and Charles Ruby. The Hoovcrettcs had another excellent season of baseball. 1948 SCHEDULE BEDFORD COUNTY LEAGUE Tuesday—April 13 Friday—April 16 Tuesday—April 20 Friday—April 23 Friday—April 30 Tuesday—May 4 Friday—May 7 Saxton at Smith K veret t at Saxton Saxton at New Enterprise Open Date Smith at Saxton Saxton at Everett New Enterprise at Saxton Out of League Games Tuesday—April 27 Robertsdale at Saxton May Saxton at Robertsdale All home games were played on the Memorial Field at Saxton (fyeeiCeiZcC u Rah. Rah. Rah! __ Fight Team! Fight!! W ho holds up the sport’s morale in S. L. II. S ? The Cheerleaders, of course! We owe many thanks to these cooperative girls who have made it their duty to keep our boys in fighting spirit. They traveled with the boys to other schools and well represented our school spirit there as well as at our school. This year, the Cheerleaders are: Ruth Ross, Connie Hopkins, Ruth Mellott, Doris Bussard. Adaline Chiarizia, Dolores Foore. Hazel Worthing, and Maureen McMurtrie. At the middle of the term, the Cheerleaders lost Connie Hopkins. Dolores Foore and Ruth Mellott. but gained Doris Ross, who has proved her ability. We’re positive that nothing could boost the morale of our teams more than a group of vigorous, cheerleaders—cheering them along the line- As we think back over our successful athletic year, we hear the faint echo of yells which we are certain helped win many a game. Adaline Chiarizia. Doris Bussard, Ruth Ross. Maureen McMurtrie, Hazel Worthing ■ - 1947-1948 SCHOOL TERM F.EK OF SEP I EMBER 1- Merc we arc back to school on the second day of Septem- her- Quite an early start, but why worry, we’re sophisticated seniors. Yum! Yum! Only 180 days to go and then we re on our own. 326 students enrolled the first day. An assembly program was scheduled and we wfcrc introduced to our teachers, two of which were new. Football and off to a good start. We trimmed Saltillo 50-0. Now we are ready to settle down and we mean business. WEEK. OF SEPTEMBER 8. A journey to Hollidaysburg to the game and what fun' Here the band made its first appearance of the year under the lights. Our boys lost 12-2. but after all its quite a big high school to little Saxton. WEEK OF SEP I EMBER 15. What’s Eddie Dixon doing with lipstick on his shirt.' Sorry Bernie, but we proved to be just a little to g x d for Orby this year. W l.EK OF SEP I F.MBF.R 22. Who said something about rings? Can’t Ik ours has arrived, or can it? F’.veryone wondered why the seniors couldn’t walk straight, but it was because they were looking at their hands rather than where they were going. Do they really travel! One girl has two!! To bad Hoover, we won from your home town. W IlEK OF’ SEPTF MBF’.R 30. Saxton really knocked the pep out of Bellwood. They expected to get a big score—but we showed them didn’t we? Juniors did quite well at their hot dog stand. WEEK OF OCTOBER 6. It is rumored if the girls skirts get longer the boys pant legs will get shorter, and so some of them did. What a new look! Just what happened to the band and Shoe? The question is—Who called Miss E. Hoover by long distance? If the game had been just a little shorter we may have l eaten Roaring Spring, but as it was, jt was a 14-7 in their favor. WEEK OF OCTOBER 13. Did you see Audrey Abbott jump when the ex-gangster pointed his finger at her in assembly? At last a half-day off for the fair at Smith. WEEK OF OCTOBER 20. Pep assembly and a movie “Blame It On Love.” One man injured in Claysburg game- Tough luck Mack! W EEK OF OCIOBER 27. Mack McCahan can’t walk because of a misplaced knee cap—Ruby has a swollen jaw. Shouldn’t play so rough fellows. The juniors staged a swell Halloween Party. Good cats and much entertainment. That is what we all like. Robcrts- dale game was really something, but no one really came to blows. WF.EK OF NOVEMBER 3. Half the football team was missing today. Robertsdale sure tired them out. Ha! Institute! School for the teachers and we have no school. Now we have the laugh on them. Senior officers talked with the yearbook man. Mr. Allen Welch of Mount Union. Last game of the season with Everett. We won again. WEEK OF’ NOVEMBER 10. Band practice for Armistice Program. No school 11th. First call for volunteer actors for the Senior piny. W EEK OF NOVIlMBF’R 17. Did you notice, everyone is calling Bud Blair “SAPHIRE Its because his middle name is “Julc-” A long-lookcd-for event took place. The Saxton Lions Club honored the football squad and coaches at a turkey dinner in the auditorium. Some affair! W ish we could have more of them. Happy birthday Mrs. Hooper- F.EK OF NOVF.MBER 24. Have you noticed that Pete Shark is always late to English class: We wonder why: Thursday and Friday off. Hurray!! Don’t stuff yourself too full of turkey though, for after all Monday is another school day W F.F.K Oh DEC F.MBF.R 1. Just loads of students missing this week- Why? 'They must be deer hunting. Maxine Fleegle bagged a six point buck. It takes a woman to show em how. Oral reports in P. O. I). Why can’t we keep our knees from knocking! Basketball season starts. WEEK OF DECEMBER 8- Did you have your picture taken? Photography work is started for the yearb x k. Senior play “Dear Ruth” is given. It sure was colossal! Our funds increased some, and do we need it! W EEK OF DECEMBER 15. Seniors at last make a decision on a class motto, flower and colors. Very saddening news reached us of the Barto home burning in Dudley. Saw the picture “Hudson Bay. One Senior said. “I liked it because of the lovin’ in it.” W F.F.K OF DF.CF.MBF'.R 22. Dear Old Santa arrives this week. No school from Wednesday on. Have a “Merry Christmas” and “A Happy New Year” all. WEEK OF JANUARY 5. Dotty Baker came back to school with a diamond on her finger. Congratulations Dotty! Shoemaker is a proud papa. Susan Jane is the reason and she just looks like him. so he thinks. Tryouts for the girls basketball team. W F.F.K OF JANT ARY 12. Maroon and white is chosen as colors for gowns for Commencement. Game with Claysburg. Saxton 38. Claysburg 30. W F.F.K OF JANI ARY 10. Roaring Spring wins its second victory over Saxton in this season of sports- WEEK OF JANUARY 26. One student shy this week. Delores Foor chose matrimony to a school career. Seniors select announcements. lMghth Graders won over Freshmen boys. It was an unusual hour of entertainment. W F.F.K OF' FF.BRl ARY 2. 'Today is Ground-Hog Day'. Did you see your shadow? The senior girls lost their game this week. Today is our editor’s birthday. Happy Birthday Fern. W EEK OF’ FEBRUARY 9. A valentine party was given by Jr- Women’s Club. Helen F.lder was chosen as “Queen of Hearts” and Bud Blair was made “King of Hearts.” F'.ddie and Donna became Mr. and Mrs. today. W F.F.K OF FEBRUARY 16. Delores Hopkins surprised us by her sudden marriage to Charles Barto; best of luck to a member of class of '48- We’re sitting on top of the world because we won again from Robcrtsdalc- W F.F.K OF' FF.BRl ARY’ 23. Ruth Ross just loves “Romeo and Juliet.” Wonder why?! Could it be Bud? At last the big day arrives: the F'aculty plays the Senior girls a game of basketball for the benefit of the yearbook- Score—Faculty 22. Girls 7. Did you ever hear of Miss Gates and Miss McDowell? Dramatic Club appeared for second time in assembly, in a play entitled. “Thanks To George Washington.” We must say it was splendid acting. WEEK OF MARCH 8- Rumors are flying about Peggy making eyes at one of the office crew and it’s no girl either. Happy birthday Peggy and many more- Coach Ed Mc- Dowell took some of his team (basketball) to Saint F'rancis where they played South Fork, but lost with a score of 32-28- WEEK OF' MARCH 15. The movie “Young Mr. Lincoln” was shown in assembly. Very good! WKKK OF MARCII 22. Nothing unusual happened this week. We just buckled down and really had class for a change. It’s about time, as you’re slipping seniors—as far as report cards are concerned. WKKK OK MARCH 29. Happy Birthday. Kdna Bollman. April Fool’s Day and did we e er fool the students by giving an excellent “Amateur Program and Style Show' for the benefit of the Yearbook Via. Maxine, and Pa, Robert Putt certainly did some excellent performing along with their thirteen kids in “Intclect Among Stupidity.” Thanks to all who took part in it. Francis Melius changed her name to Mrs. Roy Miller. WKKK OF APRIL 5. Who was the new senior girls with bangs? Sis Baughman of course! Professor I). K. Krnest presented a program on hypnotism. Sonny looked cute kissing his teddy-bear goodnight Joe sure was in his glory when he showed such skill in selling mouse traps. WKKK OF APRIL 12. What’s all this buzzin' we are hearing today: Seems as if Lillian Rogers is going to change her name to Mrs. Jack Brown on April 18. Second baseball game is played at Smith School. Seniors are anxiously waiting for their name cards and announcements. WKKK OF APRIL 18. The annual band banquet was held this week. An April Shower Party was given by the Freshmen Class and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. s WKKK OF APRIL 25- The All Girl Chorus, under the direction of Richard Shoemaker, presented its Annual Spring Concert Sunday afternoon. May 2nd- WKKK OF MAY 3. It's carnival time and the Junior-Senior Prom, given in honor ot our class of 1948. was held on Friday evening. May 7. The Juniors did a swell job this year. WKKK OF MAY 10. Washington Trip, what a gay time! Ask anyone who went- We're sure there isn't a thing in Washignton that we missed seeing. WKKK OF MAY 17. The Seniors are preparing for Commencement exercises. Please don’t distract us. we need all the energy we can get to accomplish what we have to do- W’KKK OF MAY 24. Baccalaureate May 23. Then Commencement. Soon everything will be over. We extend congratulations to all our seniors for the fine work they have done in their four years in Saxton-Liberty. Good-bye but not forever, for we will always cherish the memories of our high school days. ‘P'atravt Dr. C. 1.. Isenberg, Saxton. Pa. Dudley Coal Company, Dudley, Pa. Helm Coal Company, Dudley, Pa. W illiam Putt, Saxton, Pa. Cover Farm Store. Dudley, Pa. Lloyd Graffious, Saxton, Pa. Ciarrocca's Store, Dudley. Pa. First National Bank, Saxton, Pa. Bowser’s Meat Market, Saxton. Pa. Dr. W. F. Vogel, Saxton. Pa. Dr. Charles Yoho, Saxton, Pa. Dr. Charles Barton, Saxton. Pa. Saxton Bottling Company, Saxton, Pa. Bailey’s Service Station. Stonerstown, Pa. Bailey-Brubaker Insurance, Saxton, Pa. Burket’s Drug Store, Saxton, Pa. Baker Donelson, Saxton, Pa. E. Kichelberger Son, Saxton, Pa. Saxton Motor Company, Saxton, Pa. Mason Tire Service. Riddlesburg, Pa. Victor Sheterom Photography, Saxton, Pa. John Kormanski, Six Mile Run, Pa. Dave Bollman’s Garage. Middletown. Pa. Pete’s Place, Riddlesburg, Pa. V. 0. Fink, Stonerstown. Pa. Spencer’s Radio Repair, Saxton, Pa. Scarcia’s Meat Market, Barnettstown, Pa. Gaudio Marocci, Barnettstown. Pa. Taylor’s Garage, Six Mile Run, Pa. Florence Stoler’s Millinery Shop, Saxton, Pa. McCahan Electrical Shop, Saxton, Pa. S. F. Horton. Saxton, R. D. Doyle Reed. Saxton. R. I). Abbott Brothers, Saxton, Pa. A P Store. Riddlesburg, Pa. Broad Top Cleaners, Riddlesburg, Pa. W'ayne’s Department Store, Saxton, Pa. Bill’s Service Station, Saxton, R. I). R. E. Huff, Saxton. Pa. The A P Store, Saxton. Pa. Patterson’s Store. Dudley, Pa. Dr. W. J. Thomas, Saxton, Pa. Frank Buoda’s Restaurant, Defiance, Pa. Angelo’s Shoe Repair, Saxton. Pa. C. M. Figard, Round Knob, Pa. Bob’s Place, Round Knob. Pa. Savadow’s Ladies’ and Children’s W ear, Saxton Miller Service Station. Saxton, Pa. Charles Hoffman, Saxton, Pa. Guy Territo. Saxton. Pa. V. G. Weaver. Fire Stone, Saxton, Pa. Hinkle’s Store, Saxton, Pa. Marie W illiams Beauty Shop, Saxton, Pa. C. C. Brubaker Jewelry Store. Saxton, Pa. Skippers Bowling Alley, Six Mile Run, Pa. Alice’s Beauty Shop, Saxton, Pa. Sam Mellott’s Restaurant, Saxton, Pa. Shapiro Theatre, Six Mile Run. Pa. Ewell Horton, Dudley, Pa. Hoover’s Dairy Store. Saxton, R. D. D. D. Satterfield—General Ins., Langdondale Edith Kifer, Saxton, R. D. Port Hennessey, Saxton, R. D. Tony’s Restaurant, Saxton, Pa. Mearle Spencer. Saxton. Pa. Five Ten Cent Store, Saxton, Pa. B. E. Cutchall Meat Market, Six Mile Run. Pa. J. W. Miller Store, Saxton, Pa. Meriam Moore’s Beauty Shoppe, Saxton, Pa. Sheterom’s Printing Company, Saxton, Pa. Charles Defibaugh. Coalmont, Pa. Saxton Manufacturing Company, Saxton, Pa. E. R. W oodring Sons, Coalmont, Pa. B. C. Speck, Saxton, R. D. Ruth Reed’s Beauty Salon, Saxton, Pa. Pete’s Radio Repair, Coalmont, Pa. George Adolphson, Coalmont, Pa. Margaret—-Jane Shop, Saxton. Pa. Mike’s Self Service Market, Six Mile Run, Pa.