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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

BLOCK % 'I'imc may ebb and we may wander. Far o’er distant ways. Hut our thoughts shall e re be winging. To our high school days. Saxton Liberty, this forever. Shall our motto Ik . Her bright banner waves before us Spreading loyalty. Schoolmates, comrades, friends together. Joined in happy throng. Kndlcss praise we give our high school. May she flourish long. Victory waits to greet us, When we strive for fame. If we conquer in our battles. It shall mold our name. High the goal to which she leads us Glorious expands. May we heed her guidance ever. As she nobly stands. Saxton Liberty, ours to cherish. Honor, and adore. We shall love our Alma Mater. Now and evermore. ★ The Senior Class OF THE Saxton-Liberty High School ☆ ★ PRESENTS ☆ A TREASURE CHEST OF MEMORIES ☆ ★ NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN “Dedicated ROSE L. McCAHAN Who has graciously and helpfully assisted in directing our class activities, who has patiently endeavored in the class room to give us a full and cultured understanding of history and an appreciation of present-day problems, and who above all has shown great personal interest in us as young people, the Class of Nineteen Hun- dred Forty-Nine affectionately dedicates this volume of THE BLOCK FOREWORD . . . We have welcomed with eager hearts and open eyes the privilege of pre- senting to you this 1949 edition of the “Block”. With the whole-hearted co-opera- tion of each and every member of the class, we have been able to establish a year book that will live long in the minds of its readers. ORDER OF BOOK DEDICATION FOREWORD ADMINISTRATION CLASSES MUSIC ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES SENIOR BIRTHDAYS CALENDAR PATRON LIST MEMORIES THE SCHOOL BOARD THE FACULTY First Row, left to right—Paul Mountain. Carl Bradley. Earl Batzel and Robert Huff. Second Row. left to right—Leonard Sweet. Ralph Moyle. Elias Lynn. Saul Wavnc and Ned 1 iollingshead. Absent when photo was taken—Roy Allison. Seated, left to right—L. Maude Long. Mrs. Betty Hooper. Edna Hoover. Mrs. Bernadine Waite. Virginia Gearhart. Miss Ruth Steele and Rose McCahan. Back Row. left to right—Amos Sharp. William Smith. Edward McDowell. Richard Shoemaker and W ilson Gates. Absent when photo was taken—Mr. Hoover and Mr. Brumbaugh. Let’s Take A LOOK At Our WHO’S WHO IN THE CLASS OF 1949 Dorothy Tenley NEATEST Theresa Reed FRIENDLIEST Theresa Reed MOST CHEERFUL Patty Solomon MOST TALENTED Ruth Martin MOST STUDIOUS CONTRIBUTED MOST TO CLASS Alice Elder, Theresa Reed Theresa Reed Reba Treece Alice Elder Marion Stapleton Ruth Martin Theresa Reed Theresa Reed Marion Stapleton Lois Winfield Theresa Reed Lois Winfield Lois Winfield WITTIEST BEST DRESSED MOST POLI TE NICEST SMILE MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST COOPERATIVE BEST LIKED MOST ATTRACTIVE MOST POPULAR BEST ALL AROUND PERSON BEST DANCER BEST ATHELETES Stephen McCahan Stephen McCahan Stephen McCahan Eddie Ross Richard Mountain Lloyd Heldibridle Eddie Ross Stephen McCahan Stephen McCahan Frank Rankin Eddie Ross Lloyd Heldibridle Stephen McCahan Stephen McCahan Stephen McCahan Stephen McCahan Lorn Hinish Blair 'Troutman CLASS OFFICERS President ________Stephen McCahan Vice-President Dorothy Tenley Secretary --------------Jack Reed Treasurer William Sheeder CLASS POEM The tong and joyous climb is finished. Behind us lie the years Of fond memories and comradeship, Of sharing hopes and fears. ★ Let not the parting of our ways Within the course of time Destroy the memory of these days For the class of forty-nine. ★ For us these days will live again. These gladsome scenes return. May the friendship fires within Our hearts never cease to burn. ★ —M. D. CLASS COLORS MEDUM BLUE AND WHITE CLASS FLOWER RED CARNATION CLASS MOTTO STR1 E TO SUCCEED Frank Daniel Altobclli “Frankie” Frank is our quiet young lover who claims Minersvillc as his residence. Mis favorite subject is “Salesmanship” and gee! does he shine in that! Wherever there is roast chicken, you'll always find Frank there too. I Ic says his favorite hobbv is huntine. but we rather believe that it s conversing with his outstanding friend. Mary Margaret. Frank says his future is undecided, but it’s your privilege to draw your own conclusions. However, we’re sure that lie’ll be successful in whatever line of work he chooses. Good luck and best wishes. Frankie. Dolores Hopkins Barto a i m K u tv Jumping off McCavitt’s bus that brings her from Six Mile Run. Dolores is ready for an- other day at school. She takes the commercial course and always gets the best of marks in it. Al- though she took school serious enough to repeat her senior year, her main interest lies with her Dianne, whom she is very proud of. After graduation she plans to join her husband in Baltimore. The best of luck. Dolores! I.ucy Arlene Barnett “Doc” 'I his pretty package of femi- ninity is another one of our De- fiance girls and if a vote were taken, we’re sure it would be “Doc” who was voted most at- tractive to the opposit sex. The only girl in our class whoever managed to be president and she made a very efficient one. Lucy made a fine wife and mother in our Christmas play and we know she could Ik the same in real life. “Calling all bachelors”. We wonder if the rumors are true about her being engaged to a certain “Ray” from Washington. 1). C? Patricia Anita Barto “Sparkplug Pat is our lovable brunette, hailing from Wood, who possesses a keen sense of humor and a wonderful personality. Wherever we see Pat. we always see her best friend “Doc . As for the males in Pat’s life, she considers them all as friends, but we feel sure the right one will come along sometime. Our carefree happy- go-lucky Pat’s ambition is to be- come a journalist or a newspaper reporter and because of her ability in writing compositions, we feei sure she will Ik successful in this line of work. Good Luck! Dean Beck “Dr an' 'This charming Senior hails from Fast Saxton and he is proud of it. Dean has a keen personality which makes him a friend to everyone. His aim in life is to become a Business Manager and with his ability he will reach the top. 1 le is a member of the band and is the pianist for the chorus which makes him very popular with the girls. Perhaps his future will Ik spent with “Peg”, who knows. Gtxxi Luck Dean! Grace Bollman “Grade” This friendly lass is from Mid- dletown. and is she a whiz in the commercial department. She is an ardent movie fan. Gracic keeps a diary written in short- hand. Her past-time is helping in her father’s garage and store. She hasn't yet made up her mind to the future, but whatever it is. we’re certainly wishing her the best of luck. Martha Black “Black e” This vivacious brunette who hails from Six Mile Run is known to her many friends as Blackie. As to her future she wishes to work in Ritchey’s Dairy. Blackie likes to go to S. L. and partici- pate in many school activities. W e hear she is a very good cook. Here’s good luck to vour future. Emily Brown “Km Emily is one of the Stoncrs- town gang who is always full of pep and has a cheery smile for everyone. She has been a mem- ber of the band for four years and also is a member of the ten tones. Emily’s favorite song is “Galaway Bay” and as to her future plans, she expects to be- come a stenographer, but we are sure there is some lucky man in the future who will change her mind. “Good Luck.” Mario Ciarrocca Mutt 'Iliis handsome lad claims Dud- ley as his home town. Musical talented Mutt has been an active member of the board for three years and also held such positions as band president, and band manager. It seems that eating spagghetti and playing shuffle- board are his favorite pastimes. Mutt plans to go to Chicago to take up motor and body repairs soon after graduation, and we sincerely wish him all the success in this field of work. David Crawford Cover “ Rocky” Rocky came into our ranks from Lynchburg. Virginia at the beginning of the senior year, lie soon had many friends especially among the feminine sex for he has that southern charm the girls all like, how about it Maxine? He is the only would-be barber in our midst and we know he will make good. And if we konw anything about it Maxine will make it “full-time.” ■ Alma Cornell “Elmer Alma is the girl with the big brown eyes and sweet smile, who hails from Stonerstown. She has been in the band for two years and the chorus one year. h?n Alma starts telling one of her stories, you always hear her favorite expression “I thought I'd die.” She takes a great interest in her commercial work, and she is Mr. Sharpe’s efficient secretary. She is also learning to cook, be- cause she heard, the way to a man’s heart is through his stom- ach. Won’t some guy lx lucky: I ts of luck Alma! Elizabeth Lucille Davis “Cicllr” Lucille is our laughable, lovable personality of the class. Her bru- nette hair and dancing blue eyes make quite a contrast. She is a good leader in any line of work and is liked by everyone. She has been an efficient member of the chorus for two years. Hav- ing had perfect attendance dur- ing her high school years, she confesses it breaks her heart when the busses can’t get through. Lu- cille is happy when she’s munch- ing on a candy bar. Some of her hidden talent is just crop- ping out this year. Jay Brown “Lucky” Jay. our studious as well as handsome lad hails from Finlcy- ville and he is proud of it. Jay is interested in all sports and has actively participated. He is usually seen with his friend Ran- kin or any of players. Because of his keen personality he is a friend of everyone. Jay’s future will probably be spent in the Navy and later with “Janet” but what- ever the choice—good luck lay. Basketball. 4 years: Football. 3 years. Thomas Brumbaugh “Tom One of the “Frog Hollows” contributions to the Senior class of ’49 is Tom Brumbaugh. This husky lad has a ready and cheer- ful smile for everyone. In his spare time he’s mostly seen with Mack and Alan. He is also fond of movies. His favorite sport is baseball and is seen at all games involving S. L. After school hours he works in Uncle Charlie’s Meat Market. Although he has decided on nothing definite for the future he might continue the meat cutting trade. His favorite dish is turkey with all the trim- mings. We’re sure Tom has the qualities to make good in any- thing. Rov Brown “Buddie By-far the most mischievious boy in the senior class. Buddie spends most of his six hours in school each day with his eyes glued to the clock. He excels in football and has been active in the sport during all four years of his High School career. Where ever there’s Buddie there’s lx gan sharing in the mischief making. Although Buddie acts very bashful, he is a wolf in sheeps clothing, so don’t let the blush fool you. We hear that he has been whispering sweet nothings in the ear of that certain blonde from Huntingdon. Ralph Edward Carberry “Charger That blackhaired buddy of Ciarrocca’s who journeys from Saxton is our boy. Carberry. Wc hear he is quite a hit in sales- manship. He can tell you how to cut paper wood and also about the “pop” making industry since he has worked at both. Vc will remem ber him as a guy who would lend a helping hand at anytime. Ralph’s ambition after he has left the premises of S. L. II. S. is to raise turkeys or to attend Draftsman's School in Ohio. Orval Fix “Toad” Orval is well known as “road ’ to his friends. We can find him with Jim Horton or with Donna. In the evenings you can find him at Kiddlcsburg still with Donna. His desire is to he a butcher. Toad excels in book- keeping and is very good in Kng- lish. We wish him luck with his butcher shop. Helen Louise Ford Helen is an attractive brunette who arrives each morning from “Little Valley”. Because of her quiet manners she is a friend to everyone. She is usually found with her best friend Lucille Davis. Helen is mostly interested in- homemaking with Ken. She is an honor roll student excelling in F.nglish. Her favorite song is “A Little Bird Told Me.” Activities: Chorus three (3) years. I Ielen Flenner Helen is our own smiling bru- nette from Barncitstown. In school she specializes in short- hand and typing. Her favorite pastime is going with “Earl,” but she also likes to eat and sleep. Helen is very attractive and has many school friends as well as outside friends. In whatever she does we know she will succeed. Good Luck to you. Helen! Dale Fousc “Tiny” Dale is a six-foot 180 pound boy from Saxton. His favorite sport is watching boxing matches over television when he is visiting in New Jersey. Dale is a great movie fan. He goes on Monday nights to play lucky. Dale in- tends to go to Thompson Busi- ness College at York in the sum- mer. We hope for him the best of luck and a great success. Martin Dcfibaugh “DeHy” No longer will “Deffy’s” pleas- ant laugh echo ring throughout the halls and classrooms of the old Alma Mater. One can al- ways rest assurerd that where- cvcr “Dcffy” is, he will be a “manager”. For four long years he has been an efficient and able manager of sports. 1 Ie has done a fine piece of work along these lines. Dorothy Fcssler “Dot “Dot” as she is known by her friends, comes from Dudley Hill. She is quite a wizard at Com- mercial work. She has a special liking for a Broad-Top guy Her favorite song is “I Dream of Gene with the Light Brown Hair.” As to her future it is undecided, but we’re quite sure “Gene” will decide it for her. Alice Elder “Aiki” “Alki” is the attractive bru- nette with big blue eyes. When she isn’t busy spreading her per- sonality over the school, she can be found in Dr. Thomas’s office where she has a steady job. She has been a member of the band for four years. Her favorite pas- time is driving the “Chevy”. Al- though her future is undetermin- ed. we are betting on her for suc- cess. Good luck Alice! Alice Fisher “ Al” One of the most vivacious per- sonalities of the class is Alice P'isher. the Huntingdon addition. She is frequently seen with Hast- ings and Mort and when you see these three deep in conver- sation. you can be sure they are on the subject of boys. Alice is very fond of square dancing and her pretty head can usually be seen “bob”—ing among the dancers at the Fireman’s Hall on Saturday nights. Her com- mercial knowledge makes her a very efficient office worker. She is one of Miss Gearhart’s best students, when it comes to rattl- ing off shorthand. Alma Oaks Hart Possessing all the dignity of a young matron, Alma “Hart. if you please, started back to school in September, flaunting a lovely wedding band to a group of en- vious girls. All the qualities necessary for a good homemaker can be found in this quiet, stu- dious girl from Marysville. Al- ma’s best girl friend is Marion, who is always seen with her dur- ing the long school hours. Be- sides being an efficient home- maker, Alma is one of our good commercial students. She has been an asset to the class and her willingness to participate in class activities will help make her a successful wife and mother. Good luck Alma! Lloyd Ilcldibridle Lloyd Originating in Hanover, this quiet genius has organized and headed many school prospects. Lloyd is especially bright in his- tory. but his main interest is in the line of science. He is very active in school and has many friends. Developing his love of nature has brought him to take long hikes in the country. His ambition is to be a machinist. Here’s to your future, Lloyd. Grace Hastings “Shapeless” The sweetest, charming, most efficient secretary anyone could hope for is none other than our Grace. She is very popular and is noted for her ability to play guard on the girl's basketball team. Wow. what a temper!! By the way don’t let her nick- name fool you. Grace has a pleasing personality and is well liked. When you hear a couple of girls laughing you can be sure it is Grace and her favorite pals, Alice and Beulah. Her favorite song is. “Where have you been Billy Boy?” You can guess what is in Grace’s future. A husband —naturally, and will Bill” be happy! Good Luck. Kid! James Hess “ I essis” Hcssie proudly claims that his home is in Little Valley and he loved all eighteen years of it. Being rather shy and bashful with girls. Jim turns all his en- thusiasm toward hunting and fishing—only in season of course. We predict a successful future as a carpenter for this studious senior. He is already employed as a part-time lumberman and we feel sure that the experience he is gaining will contribute much to the establishing of his career. I rn T finish This quiet lad, known as “Lorn” to all his class mates arrives from Finley ville. He likes and participates in all sports includ- ing football, basketball, baseball, swimming, dancing, reading comic books, and dating girls. Lorn has always made good in all his subjects and enjoys exceptionally well to pop unexpected questions to Mr. Gates. Lorn is usually seen driving a Studebakcr or talking to Betty Fox. (His fav- orite girl) lames Wesley Horton Hickry” James, better known to his friends as Hickey or F.vcrett. claims Riddlcsburg as his home town and says lie shall remain loyal to it the rest of his life. His favorite pastime is pursuing the opposite sex and he is very often successful in catching a fair damsel. Most of Hickey s talent lies in the fields of photography and you can often find him paint- ing photographs and we must sap he docs an excellent jo!). His two favorite pals arc Fix and Hinish. Edward Holmes “Eddie” One of the local boys of Sax- ton, Eddie is often seen riding the streets on his motor scooter accompanied by Fred Heffner or Dave Holmes. When not riding the motor scooter one may sec him cutting around the corner in a 1928 Erskine trying to break the 25 mile speed limit. As to the future Eddie only wants to own a new “Pontaic.” John Kifcr “Clint” Here we see Mr. Smith’s prize pupil because of his talkitivc manner and his remarkable per- sonality. John is usually seen with Allen and Tom, his first class buddies. Although his love life is secret we see him reading notes, which to us. looks very convincing. His future is unde- cided but whatever the choice, we arc sure he will succeed. G(x l Luck “Clint.” % Theodore I,ogan “Sonny Sonny is one of the most dar- ing boys going to Saxton-Liberty from Dudley. You can see “Sonny in a black “39 Chevy most anytime. Sonny is one of the big three. Brown and Mc- Ghee make up the trio. He was a half-back for S. L. and a very -rood one at that. He and Mr. Smith play ball every day. After school he plans to become a me- chanic and we’re betting that he will climb swiftly the ladder to success. Good Luck Sonny! Ruth Martin Ruth, whom we consider the most studious of the senior girls, hails from Six Mile Run. She has been an active member of the chorus for two years and the rest of her leisure time is spent reading good books. Her favorite teacher is Miss I,ong. Ruth's ambition is to become a nurse and we know with her ability she will be successful. Good Luck Ruth. Duane Lytle Lyde One of Middletown’s assets Lyde is a favorite among the women. His curly hair attracts many a damsel. Lyde is in the Naval Reserves and expects to see the world. Lyde was a f x t- ball center and also enjoys base- ball. I Ic is a grcase-moncky at “Specks Garage. His “Chevy is a familiar sight in Hunting- don. lie has many friends and is very j� opular. Good Luck Lyde!’ Stephen G. XLCahan “Mack 'I his attractive young man who was born and reared in Sax- ton. is one of the leading mem- bers of the “Class of 49. He was president of the class in his Sophomore and Senior years. He is interested in all sports. 1 le was on the football squad four years, the basketball squad three years and baseball squad two years. He has seen much action in Saxton-Liberty activities. He is seen most often with Tom Brumbaugh. Dick Mountain and Mary Jane Reed. His ambition is to take up pharmacy. We all wish you good luck “Mack.” Merle McGhee “Hump” Claiming Coalmont as his home “Hump” is usually seen in Dud- ley serenading Betty Hess with his guitar. Hump is a very ener- getic guy. He has held down the yard position for the football team for two years and has played J. V. for two years. Taking the commercial course as his cur- riculum Mr. Smith and he are always “squaring off. We know whatever vocation Hump chooses he will be a hit. David McMurtrie “Mickey” This tall blonde lad. claiming residence as Riddlesburg. is well known and liked by everyone. I le is very friendly to all especi- ally to the females, but to the best (if our knowledge, he hasn't a “one and only. In our senior play, he played a fine role as a loving and loyal husband. Since his best friends arc Horton and Ranki.n it’s a usual sight to see the three “musketeers together or in a deep conference. Mickey usually always managed to have his school work done at time, even if he did participate in other activities. After gradua- tion our one and only Mickey plans to become a mechanical engineer. Victor McIntyre “Buddy” This neat, well-dressed boy hails from Six Mile Run. His favorite subject is Physics. When you see McIntyre, his buddy, Port will not be far away and when there is a class to be missed, these two are the first to take advantage of it. Vic’s love interest is centered on a girl from Chester. 1 Ic is always ready to lend a helping hand to all school activities. His favorite pastime is driving the Hudson. Vic plans to enter college and study architecture. He also has a great liking for sports. Dorcas Faye Miller u Dork ic” This blonde lassie hails from Woodcock Valley and is one of our I lome Economics “A stu- dents. Dorkic is always identi- fied by her neat appearance and friendly smile. Her main in- terests center around Yellow Creek. Tatesville. and Cypher Beach. She is usually found reading and writing shorthand which is her favorite subject. Dorkics favorite song is “Take me out to the Ball Game.” Al- though she hasn’t decided on what she wants to be when she gets out of school, we are sure she will succeed in whatever it happens to be. ♦ Dorothy Mac Xcudcr Dotty” Who Stole My Heart Away and to be sure that would be Dotty for she steals everybody's heart everywhere and we might add especially over at Roberts- da!e and vicinity. Dotty is an animal lover and especially fond of cats—( loin that is) and die especially fond of the Pussy Ca Song. I ler adorable grin Mid charming ways • are widely known up around the skating rink at Cypher. I ler best friend is Tatty and they are both co- operative team workers and are equally skillful as guards when girls basketball is in progress. Franklin Allen Rankin The only boy in the Senior Class that would rather work than cat. He hails from the fair village of Defiance and is a real asset to the class. You will always find Frank in the woods, hiking, fishing or hunting the year around. His main ambition is to sec what the inside of Alaska looks like. We all hope you make it Frank. Donald Port Muddy” Don decided to remain with us when his parents moved to Warren. His favorite subject is Plane . Where ever Buddy is :-aii. his friend McIntyre is not f r away and when there is a class to Ik missed these two are ti.st to take advantage of it. Don's list of girls is mighty long but sonic day one of them will catch him. He is always ready lo laid a helping hand in all school activities. Buddy plans io enter college and study electri- cal engineering. Richard Rankin D Arri ing on the Broad-Top bus this laddie greets everybody with a shy smile mat will win any- body's friendship. His motto is “live and help live,” on which all his friends agrees he excels in doing. After school you will find him cutting paper wood un- til dark, and on Saturday nights he has a rendezvous with a cer- tain you know who in Putts- town. Richard has not decided what he wants to do after school but wc wish him luck in what field he chooses. Frederick Miller “Baldy” “Baldy,” who hails from Wood- cock Valley, is one of our most active and cooperative boys, when it comes to participating in class and school activities. In A Quiet Christmas” he proved to us that he'd make a wonder- ful family man. Wc all agree that he looked quite natural on the stage, playing the role of a faithful husband and father of a charming wife and baby. After graduation, Baldy plans to study the art of scientific farming, we'- re sure he will Ik successful in this line of work. Beulah Mort Red” Red. our dashing efficient sec- retary of Miss Gearhart, hails from Round-Knob and doesn't care who knows it. Cute ttx . One of our 3 forwards on the girls team who is always under that basket to “slop 'em in. Beu- lah has a swell personality and is liked by everyone. Wherever you see Beulah you see her friends Grace and Alice right be- side her. As one would predict. Beulah's career after graduation will undoubtedly be homemaking. Bet she will be Paul's perfect wife and secretary! John Miller “Jack” Arriving in his old Chevy Jack gives everybody a big smile be- cause he made it again. Jack lives in Stonerstown and works in his father’s garage, also lo- cated in Stonerstown. Jack is a special friend of everybody, barc- ing no one from his pleasant so- ciety. Jack's favorite subject in school is “English” in which he is one of Miss Ding’s favorite students. He plans to Ik a me- chanic in his after school days. George Richard Mountain Dick” This tall lanky lad hails from Saxton Borough and is one of the most studious boys in the Senior class. Dick did a great job as press correspondent for Coach McDowell during football season. Although his favorite sport is baseball he was a sub for the varsity basketball team and saw lots of action. After getting his diploma Dick plans to tenter Penn State and study to be an engineer. With his fine personality we’re sure he’ll go places. Nellie Ritchey Aunt Nellie Hid you ever see that small girl with the brown lock's who hail from Stonerstown ? It is « ur Nellie. She seems very quiet to those who do not know her real well, but she has a lot of pep. “Aunt Nellie. ' as she is known to a few of her friends, can always be seen with her two best friends, Sara and Dorcas. When asked what subjects she liked best, “English” was the answer. In leisure time she en- joys reading, sleeping and eating. Edward Abbot Ross Eddie Eddie is rather quiet until you learn to know him, and then you find that he has qualities of wit and humor. If you can't find him just look up David McMurtric or Frank Rankin, they will be discussing “The Ford.” He also has oratorical abilities that exceed the average student, whether it is in English class or in the senior play you will find Eddie very talented. His favorite pastime is making deals with Miss Long and we think that she has met her match. Hilda Rogers “Shorty' Shorty is one of the smallest girls in the Senior Class, for shortness docs not detract but adds to her very sweet person- ality. She is a commercial stu- dent, and her desire after school is to be someone's good secre- tary. Her heart belongs to Bob so far as she is concerned. For recreation Shorty is seen many times at the skating rink and at the Happy Hollow Inn danc- ing. Charles Robert Seager Hob Bob is one of the shortest guys in the class, but we are of the opinion that good goods are put up in small packages. Bob is a shy. quiet fellow who says he doesn’t have a girl, but we bet he does. He spends his leisure time playing basketball, and he is interested in all sports. In whatever you do we wish you the best of luck “Bob.” Donald Reed Rabbit” Hopping off the “Puttstown Special” Rabbit starts everyday with a bang. A ladies man, Rabbit's main attraction is his short frissly hair which really makes him look cute. In school his favorite subject is “Business Law” at which he is a wiz. After graduation Rabbit wants to settle down on a farm and raise a bunch of little “Rabbits. Theresa Reed “Tatty” Another one of the Dudley Hill girls. 'Fatty is a vivid red head without the temper. She is well known for her hilarious sense of humor and is well liked by all. Her favorite pastime is cruising along in the Chevrolet with her favorite companion Dotty, and you frequently sec them on the road to Cypher. She is especially fond of sports particularly horseback riding, hunting and last but not least basketball. 'Fatty has a very “Sonny” disposition. She is plan- ning to attend college next fall and we all agree that she'll make a wonderful Ph. Ed. teacher. Jack Reed Jack is one of the quieter and more refined contributions from Cherrytown. He is a affable and a friendly chap who specili .cs in a girl name “Audrey. He is often seen with “Fireball and “Carbcrry. Jack intends to at- tend college after he graduates from Saxton-Liberty. He is al- ways ready to under take any project in school or elsewhere. We wish him luck. Charles Rightnour “Charley Coming from Little Valley “Charley” greets everybody with a “Hello” that has a friendly twist in it. After working on the farm all day Charley is always ready to help in getting some fun started. You will find him with Jim Hess and Harold Gates hanging around Bollman's Service Station or heading up the road to Wood. As to the future Char- ley wants to become a diesel engineer. Good Luck!! William R. Sheedcr “Willie” This handsome Rpmeo who hails from Six Mile Run spends most of his time with a certain youuk lady from, Saxton. Willie, a little man with a mighty arm. plays shortstop on the Baseball team and does a mighty fine job. lie played baseball for two years and earned his varsity sweater. In school he likes English best of all. Willie is also a monitor which offers plenty of opportuni- ty to communicate “at the Stake I le is undecided alx ut his future but we want to wish him the “Best of Luck in whatever lie does. Marion Stapleton Quiet, pretty, and co-operative, that's Marion, a brunette from “Little Valley.' She joined Sax- ton Liberty in her junior year when she came from Baltimore. A typical farm girl, she is in- terested in “Sheas not the one horst type, either. Marion's fu- ture is undecided, but with her good looks and sweet personality we arc sure she will go far in this world. Pat Solomon “Lou” The dark-eyed beauty of the Senior Class, yes. that's our gal. Pat. She had an active part in many things, including the Ten Tones, Chorus. Band, and as a Senior forward on our basket- ball team and really helped to roll up the score for S. I.. II. S. As a future profession. Pat is anticipating homemaking. She seems to make qui'e a few trips to Harrisburg. You're really a lucky guy. Ken! Sara Katherine Stapleton “Sis” One of the peppiest and most cheerful girls in the class is Sara. Of her success we ha c no doubt for Sara always finishes any pro- ject she starts. Her interest out of school, we hear is learning to drive the DcSota and reading. She has PECKS of friends especi- ally George. ‘‘Sis ’ showed her acting ability by being in the Senior play. We know she will make good use of her ability in Home Ec. Dorothv Tenlev “Flirt” “Flirt’ as she is known to her many friends hails from Putts- town. This vivacious attractive girl with the dark brown hair, big brown eyes, and the very pleasing personality belong to Dorothy. She is planning to be a telephone operator—but maybe Alan will change it to house- keeping. Carlton Walter Treece “Putter” Carlton is quiet and unassum- ing for that reason one may think him backward, until one gets to know him better. His keen sense of humor and quick wit makes him a fa - orite with his many friends. The students of old S. L. II. S. will miss seeing Putter wandering around the classrooms, visiting among the great number of his friends. Vivian Thompson “Vi-Vi” Quiet, but very nice and friend- ly is our blonde, curly headed Senior. Vivian. She hails from Coalmont. Her favorite pastime is going to the movies and list- ening to Hill-Billy music on the radio. After graduation Vivian's ambition is to be a beautician, but whatever she plans, we're hoping her Good Luck always. Donald D. Treece “Fire ball'' Hailing from Cherrytown. Don's striking red hair dis- tinguishes him from his fellow students. He is a likeable chap and is widely known. He likes all sports, especially hunting. He is quite a lucky fellow in more ways than one. He participated in intermural basketball and played good during the dinner hour. Don is out for baseball and may turn out to be a smooth player on the diamond. His fu- ture is undecided but we wish him lots of luck on whatever he decides to do. Reba Treece “Churip A warm hearty smile and a cheery hello for all her school mater—that’s our attractive bru- nette from Cherry town—Reba Treece. She is one of the neat- est girls of the class and some- how manages to look her best at all times—even in foul weath- er. If you happen to go through the hall and hear someone hum- ming the song “Billie Boy.” it’s sure to be Reba. Joseph josiah W illiams oir If you see a young chap with a smile and a kind word for everyone, it’s bound to be none other than our Joe. As to the females in Joe's life, he considers them all just as friends. Besides being a promising commercial student, he excells in the useful art of farming which is his main interest. However, as to what he desires to do after gradua- tion. his only reply is that his future is undecided. Lester Owen W hitfield “Johnnie” Tall, blonde and extremely good looking. Johnnie is liked by all (girls). Ilis favorite song is “Margie” and from the at- tention he gives the lass of this name from Coalmont we don't wonder why. A contagious grin and those sparkling brown eyes arc his most well-known charac- teristics. On the evenings when he isn’t courting. Johnnie works in a garage in Stonerstown, gas- sing up. We think he would make a wonderful mechanic from the ex- perience he is gaining at Mcars’ and someday he plans to have a garage of his own. Blair Troutman “Abe” Abe is the tallest boy in the senior class and is very well-liked by all his classmates. He is un- usually shy where girls arc con- cerned. Abe’s main interests are sports (football, basketball, and baseball), all three of which he plays exceedingly well. Since “Abe” is one of the Stonerstown boys what would lx more na- tural than to find him in the company of Whitfield and Mill- er? The three of them are fre- quently seen loafing at Mcars Service Station. After gradua- ting this ambitious sportsman plans to try his luck at profes- sional baseball. Lois Winfield Hotshot” Pep. vim, sweet personality and looks galore—that’s our gal, lx)is. “Chicken and “Hotshot,” as she is known by all her fellow classmates and underclassmen, is really a whiz when it comes to basketball our star and no less! She is also a member of the chorus. Lois doesn’t know what’s in the future for her but it will be college versus home- making. Whatever it turns out to be. she is bound to lx? a suc- cess. Class History . . . FRESHMAN YEAR We entered the portals of Saxton- Liberty High 100 strong, on September 3, 1045. It took several weeks of wandering from room to room before we learned the regular routine. We held our first class meeting the first week of November and the follow- ing officers were elected: President, Lucy Barnettt; Vice President, Tom Shea; Secretary, Donna Fox; Treasurer, Bill Raker; and Historian, Edward Ross. Our advisers were Miss Hess, Mrs. Garber, and Mr. Wolfgang. After attending and cooperating in the various parties and money making schemes of the other classes, we staged our own Barn Party the first week of May. It was a huge success due to the “hilly-billy” atmosphere and original set- ting we provided. And so came finis to our Freshman Year. SOPHOMORE YEAR As Sophomores we began the year with more than 80 members. Stephen Mc- Cahan was elected president; Pat Solo- mon, vice president; Dick Mountain, secretary; and Ruth Mcllott, treasurer. Advisers were Mrs. Williams, Miss Fluke, and Mrs. Garber. Mr. Brum- baugh took Mrs. Garber’s place at the end of the first semester. On February 2, we sponsored the Circus Party, one of the best and most different parties ever to be held at Sax- ton Liberty. Due to the dropping of May Day by the school we had the May Day Party on the 9th of May. Sophomore atten- dants to Queen Ryan were Reba Treece and Alma Cornell. JUNIOR YEAR In 1947, out of 100 original jnembers, 73 returned to classes. Our new advisors were Miss McCahan and Mrs. Rees. Officers elected were: President, Don Port; Vice President, Theodore Logan; Secretary, Mario Ciarrocca; and Treas- urer, Blair Troutman. To raise much needed financial aid we sold refreshments at all home foot- ball games. On October 30. 1947 we promoted the annual Halloween Party which proved highly successful. The highlight of our third year was on May 7 when we held the annual Prom. The gym, was decorated to represent a merry-go-round and the mu- sic was furnished by Al Camut and his orchestra. A large number of the stu- dent body attended and helped us write a finish to a highly successful Junior Year. SENIOR YEAR As we filed into the classrooms on September 7, ’48, 69 members had sur- vived the past three years. Things started with a bang as our class rings arrived. They are really good- looking. Our advisors were Mr. Smith and Miss McCahan. We immediately chose the following as officers: President, Stephen McCa- han; Vice President, Dorothy Tenley; Secretary, Jack Reed; and Treasurer, Bill Sheedcrs. Our yearbook, “The Block” which is herein presented to you, the reader, was begun with Lloyd Heldebridle doing an excellent job as editor-in-chief. In accordance with the holiday season we sponsored the Christmas Party. Santa as Mr. Dodson and a group of senior actors led by Ed Ross presented a Christmas Play. On March 18, our class proudly pre- sented the annual Senior play which had as its title, “You Can’t Take It With You.” Much dilligent work was put forth by Miss Steele and the cast. The latter part of April we were guests of honor at the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The next week we spent a gay, edu- cational weekend in Washington, our nation’s capital. At last very regretfully on May 27, at our Commencement exercises we bade farewell to S. L. H. S. Class Prophecy. . . January 20. 1975 On the brisk wintry morning of December 26, Miss Theresa Reed, known in our high school as “ratty”, who is head of the Knglish depart- ment at Saxton Liberty High School, gasped with surprise upon receiving a gold-engraved invitation from the newly elected Democratic candidate for the presidency of the United States. Little did we reali .e that we would someday be honored with an invitation to a presidential ball. Saxton’s own Kdward Ross, still a bachelor and barely forty-five. President of the United States. Tsk! Tsk!! M iss Reed immediately began the difficult task of contacting the alumni of '49. She knew that hardly a stone’s throw away from Saxton-Libcrty. Owen's Service Station with the assistance of Mrs. Whitfield, the former Margaret Donaldson was becoming a huge success. It was blasted across the headlines of Broad Top Bulletin, now published by Mr. Duane Lytle (who married Jean Brumbaugh twenty years ago) that Blair Troutman (Ixrttcr known as Abe) has just retired his position as pitcher for the New York Yankees and is now managing the Saxton Youth’s. The most promising of these youth's is Charles Hart, III. who (“Abe” is training for pitcher). His mother is the former Alma Oaks. Upon visiting Helen's Exclusive Beauty Salon (Mrs. Kenneth Swope) in Little Valley, Miss Reed is flabbergasted at the sight of Koogc (Mrs. Charles Barto) who i having a finger wave, and she is so surprised how well preserved she looks, but it is impossible for her to hide her age with the patter of little feet beside her. which is evi- dence enough to prove her role as grandma. Since Helen was out of 'Patty's henna “Miracle Color Rinse”, she journeyed on the road to Coalmont where Vivian Thompson had just announced the grand opening of her Super Deluxe Hair Stylists Shoppe. As she entered the expensive lounge. She met Mrs. Karl 1 innik (the former Helen Flcnner) and Mrs. Kenneth Miller (the former Pat Solomon) who were absorbed in what seemed to be a most interesting conversation. As she approached she distinctly heard the name “Fixes and Brumbaugh's Meat Shop.” They were de- lighted to see Tatty and included her in the conversation. Pat told her that it was in the Harrisburg paper that the “Fix and Brumbaugh Meat Shop was publicized by their sale of beef- steak at 25c per pound for the black eye that Rocky Cover received in his bout at Madison Square Garden with the middle weight boxing champion of the world. Rocky had been boxing for quite a few years but, much to the relief of Maxine and their two sons, has decided to retire. Tatty remarked to Vivian that she was famished and her three assistants took over the shop while they went out to lunch, 'rhey drove up to Frank’s Cafe’ for some of that delicious spaghetti that he specializes in. He and Mrs. Altobelli (known to us as little Marv Margaret Logan) both are looking well. They said that they had visited “Mutts Self-Service Market in Dudley recently and with the aid of his wife (the former Greta Himes) he had a flourishing business. While lunching, these two successful career girls began talking over the school days. Vivian, who, along with her career, is now Mrs. Ray Barefoot, said that her husband was in W alter Reed Hospi- tal in Washington and that while she was visiting she discovered that who should be his private nurse but Ruth Martin. Ruth said that Sara Stapleton was also a nurse here and that she had married a famous surgeon who was also on the staff at Walter Reed. Sara told Vivian that Martha Black was her husband's secretary and she was indispensable to them both. While the girls were musing over this coincidence Frank emerged from the kitchen, very excitedly grasp- ing the daily paper. In huge black letters we saw “Dr Lucv Barnett discovers a positive cure for cancer. We went on to read of the research work she had l cen doing abroad with her assistant. Dr. Ralph Carbcrry and of her return to the I nited States before she disclosed her miraculous discovery. The spaghetti combined with the ex- citement caused indigestion, so the girls speeded toward Saxton's Drug Store to do something about it. Mac McCahan and Lois Winfield really have a marvelous business. Mac would be lost without Lois as his business partner and Mary Jane tries her best to understand. There, having a soda was Alice Elder and Alice Fisher. 'These two gracious ladies long ago ga e up their dreams of domesticity to seek success as career girls—that of telephone operators. Since 'Tatty was unable to attain her favorite candy the famous Pumpernickle Nut Bar. she walked on up the street until she came to a welcome sign that marked the entrance to Aunt Alma's Sweet Shoppe. There standing regally behind the counter talking to a very distinguished looking gentlemen was the very winsome Alma Cornell of our school days. 'Hie man turned out to be none other than Jack Reed, owner and operator of Reed Candy Manufacturing Co. He and his business partner. Carlton Treece. were the creators of America's No. 1 Candy Bar—the l uscious Pumpernickle Nut Bar. After each member of our class had been con- tacted by telegram, the alumni from this area chartered a Streamlined Dcisel ('The Pennsylvania Special) and on January 17. we set fourth to at- thc most exciting event of our lives. Because we were having unseasonably wet weather for this time of year, we became ill at ease as the train rolled through the mountains. As we stared list- lessly at our open magazines, we heard a shriek of delight from the rear of the car and incoherent words of welcome reached our ears. 'Die voice sounded like that of Alice Elder. Unable to re- strain our curiousity any longer, we turned our heads and there was no doubt about it: it was Alice and standing beside her were her best girl friends. Hilda Rogers now known as Mrs. Robert Dctwilcr. Marion Stapleton Shae. and Dorothy Tenley. All arc residing in Harrisburg now Marion and Hilda were unescorted but with Dorothy was her fiance. Everyone immediately recognized him as the governor of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania. John Kifer. John in- formed us that he was accompanied by his very competent secretary, Grace Bollman. 'The rain continued to come down in torrents but we shed our uneasiness upon hearing from Grace that our trustworthy conductor was prac- tically her next door neighbor. Charles Right- nour. and that the diesel engineer was none other than Robert Seager. that quick witted boy from Saxton. As we were discussing our plans in the dining car over coffee, we noticed a very distinguished looking group of army officers. I ooking some- what older and more mature, we recognized Jay Brown, an air corps major. General James Horton, commander of the American Defense, and with him were his military advisors. Lt. Commander David McMurtrie of the Marine Corps and Lt. Colonel Eddie Holmes of the United States Army. Upon speaking to these men we discovered that Victor McIntyre had just resigned his position as a four star general in the occupation area ol Japan and was now living with his wife (the former Jean Tenley) in Washington. I). C. We were given a rousing welcome at Union Station st greeted by pe Williams iihis com and vxw xx ii'he welcoming. It was lial jany of our schoolmates had positions, but somehow we managed to compose ourselves enough to get on the bus that Kddie (still governor of California but about to take the oath of office for the presidency) had chartered for us. Could that possibly be Hale bouse driving ihat bus? Sure of the largest bus line in Washington. As we entered the lobby of the Imperial Hotel, we were approached by the manager and his as- sistant. We immediately recognized the two men (once our two most mischievous classmates) McGhee and Logan. They were giving a dance in our honor in the hotel’s spacious ballroom on our first evening at the Capital. After we had our beauty sleep, we went to the elaborate dining room and before we had a chance to order, steaming platters of delicious f xxl were brought to us. We were given per- mission by the waiters to go to the kitchen and compliment the chef, fatty was chosen to repre- sent us and when she returned she had John Miller by her side. He hadn’t changed a bit ex- cept for a tall white hat and a white apron. After dinner we all came down to the hotel's famous ball room (known throughout the country as the Orchid Garden) dressed in our most ele- gant evening clothes. As we were about to enter we heard strains of the Pennsylvania Polka. I-n side the room, sure enough was Kddie. standing right beside the all girl orchestra, about to give us his own special speech of welcome. With the applause still ringing in our cars, the leader of 1975’s number one band. Kmily Brown lifted her famous baton and we heard the sweetest music “this side of heaven.” I low can we ever begin to describe the grandeur that won Kddie’s inauguration??? People were pa- rading! Thousands of bands were playing and beautiful costly floats were seen everywhere. 'Hie throngs of people hushed as Chief Justice. Dick Mountain stepped forward to swear in President Edward Ross. Even the excitement of the day could not dull our anticipation for an enjoyable evening at the largest event of a life-time, the Presidential Ball. As we pulled up beside the White House, we were awe-struck by its beauty. It was a glitter of brightly colored lights! As we were ushered inside we were again met by a welcoming com- mittee. We couldn’t believe our eyes as we saw the dignified Secretary of State. Lloyd Heldibridle. who greeted us with unrestrained joy. We knew that Prank Rankin would go places but how were we to know that he would someday be Secretary of Interior. He told us how wonderful and con- venient it was to have his cousin Richard Rankin as under Secretary of Interior. Frank also told us to notice the man who had the magnificent orchestra. We didn’t have to. for Dean was al- ready making his way toward us. Dean told us of a plan that he and Emily had for combining the orchestras. We thought it was a marvelous idea. Dean Beck and his orchestra were fast becoming a nationwide favorite. It was about time for the President to make his appearance. We have to admit he looked quite distinguished. I he house broke into a round of applause and we were answered by the merry twinkle in his eyes. Immediately after we had drunk a toast to him. the Master of Ceremonies, for the evening. I rn Hinish. star of stage. Screen and television, introduced Lucille Davis, the greatest Metropolitan Opera Star since Lilly Pons. She left directly after her performance to meet her ship, the Queen Mary. She was going to London where she and her composer. Bill Shceder. were getting ready for a concert in Vienna. Fred Miller, the dignified gentleman farmer who re- cently had been approve by the Senate for Sec- retary of Agriculture, was to accompany them. Donald Treece. Secretary of Commerce, had promised to fly them on their journey as far as La Guardia Field. Nellie Ritchey who had been his faithful secretary through all Fireball’s years of politics had just secured her pilot’s license, was invited to go along as co-pilot. The plane was scheduled to return early the next day. We saw them off and boarded the bus back to the hotel. We were almost too excited to sleep, but our youth had long ago deserted us and soon we were slumbering like babies. We were aroused the next morning by the shrill ringing of our bedside alarm clocks. We jumped out of bed with a start. All of us were overcome by the thrill of the unknown adventures that the day held in store for us. Buddy Brown, the multi-millionaire lumber king and his lawyer. Beulah Mort has been planning a party for us a long time and today was the day! We traveled eagerly the twenty miles to Buddy’s swank estate in Virginia. We always had had a lot of con- fidence in his success but we weren’t quite pre- pared for all this class. He was well known for his lavish entertaining and ours was to be a pro- longed house party. We were shown to our in- dividual rooms by numerous servants and just at the top of the huge circular staircase, we saw a door with a sign marked “Bridal Suite.” We were told that it was occupied by Dorothy Ncu- der. and her new husband, the famous screen star Don Port, who was playing her in the sensational picture “The Life Of Dorothy Neudcr.” When we had dressed for dinner, we found Don Treece returned safely from his flying trip. He brought back with him. Grace Hastings, the ac- complished ballet dancer, who had just retired from the Broadway show—“A Dancer’s Paradise.” She had just adopted a lovely little girl from Pat Barto’s Home For Foundlings which she had taken over last year. Reba Treece now Mrs. Bill F'ouse and Dorothy Fessler (Mrs. Gene Fleck) arrived later in the afternoon with their husbands. They had just gotten back from a trip around the world. Before the sun had gone down we were all over- come by a nostalgic feeling as we posed for a group picture. All our thoughts went far back to that other group picture we had posed for on that unforgettable class trip. Since then we had gained confidence and success, but although we were gaining this wisdom that old age brings, so were we losing the inspiration of youth. As we were leaving, Kddie expressed the wish that we could begin all over again to climb the steep ladder of fame, and as we journeyed homeward the wish was echoed in everyone of our hearts. Last Will and Testament, Class of 1949 . . . We, the Senior Class of nineteen hun- dred and forty-nine, of Saxton Liberty- High School, declare this to be our last will and testament, in manner and form following, hereby revoking any will here- tofore made by us. First—To the Freshmen Class, we will our encouragement in their seemingly endless three years to follow. Second—To the Sophomore Class, we will all our honor students and out- standing athletes. Third—To the faculty- we bequeath all our hidden intelligence that they have striven so desperately to bring out in us. To Mr. Sharpe we will our ability to be good leaders. To Miss McCahan we will our worldly travels and exciting experiences. To Miss Long, with the permission of Dolores Barto, we will her marriage li- cense. To Miss Hoover we leave our tremen- dous figures. To Miss Steele we leave any glittering jewelry that we might have left lying around. To Mrs. Hooper we senior girls give our special tact in cooking. To Mr. McDowell we will all our ex- cess finances. To Mr. Smith we will our ability to read Gregg shorthand. To Miss Gearhart we will Beulah More’s parking place on Cove Mountain. To Air. Gates we leave enough money to buy a car unknown to high school students. To Mr. Hoover we will all our forged excuses. To M rs. aite we give orchids for her splendid coaching of the girl’s basket- ball team. To Mr. Shoemaker we leave our un- paid dentist bills resulting from eating his candy. To Mr. Hoffman (our Janitor) we will all our old mash notes and sincerely hope he gets many laughs from them. Fourth—To the Juniors we will the following: Reba Treece wills her job as Air. Hoover’s secretary to Jean Cuicci. Alice Elder wills her long black curls to Doris Ross. Alartha Black wills her ability to go through high school to Frances Steven- son. Alma Cornell wills her ability to carry the flag to Mary Ann Lowe. Theresa Reed wills her ability to drive the “Chevy” to Hilda Ann Stake. Alack McCahan wills his speed in mak- ing love to Jim Snyder. Don Port wills his ability to skip classes to Slim Thomas. Donald Treece wills his name “Fire- ball” to Bob Detwiler. John Whitfield wills a pack of Beech- nut chewing gum to Miss Long. Alice Fisher wills her ability to type to “Gobby” Weaver. Grace Hastings wills her good sports- manship to Edith Wright. Lois Winfield wills her place on the basketball team to Adeline Chiarizia. Dolores Barto wills her name to Do- lores Barto. Hilda Rogers wills her dignified ways to .Maxine Hopkins. Marian Stapleton wills her long hair to Jean Hess. Dorothy Tenley wills her friendliness to Joanne AIcDonald. Grace Bollntan wills her job as Miss Long’s secretary to June Brode. Lucy Barnett wills her ambition to be- come a doctor to Patty AIcCabitt. Charles Rightnour wills his English book to Don Krieger. Carlton Treece wills his ability to play basketball to Jack Johnson. Eddie Ross wills his acting ability to Allan Hatfield. Fred Miller wills his whiskers to Bill Reed. Alma Hart wills her wedding band to Margaret Clawson. Sara Stapleton wills her P. O. D. book to George Peck. David McAIurtrie wills his tallness to Phil Bartola. Bob Seager wills all his books to Ron- nie Barnett. Joe Williams wills his job as football manager to Pat McCahan. Dorcas Miller wills her ability to skate to Aliss Hoover. Dorothy Neuder wills her ability to get along with the Robcrtsdale boys to Norma Davis. Eddie Holmes wills his ability to get along with Air. Smith to Allen Hatfield. Frank Altobclli wills his basiifulncss to Alary Margaret Logan. Martin Defibaugh wills his seat in English class to Jerry Lou Jenkins. Ralph Carbcrry wills his ability to get along with Miss Long to Robert Clapper. Jim Hess wills his curly hair to Tom Russell. Orval Fix wills his good marks in English to Donna Cook. Lorn Hinish wills his kindness to Betty Fox. Dorothy Fcsslcr wills her shorthand ability to Stella Spencer. Duane Lytle wills his tallness to Billy Burkurt. Helen Flenncr wills her typing and shorthand ability to Patty Peters. Mario Ciarrocia wills his seat in the band to Jake Reed. Theodore Logan wills his technique in getting kicked out of Mr. Smith’s room to Dean McGhee. Jim Horton wills the front seat in the bus to John Wenglik. Merle McGhee wills his car to Jimmy Bollinger. Bill Sheeder wills his ability to dance to Jim Audrey. Frank Rankin wills his smile to Charles Myers. John Miller wills his job in the gas station to Savannah Thomas. Helen F'ord wills her bashfulness to Ithel Wright. Emily Brown wills her seat in the band to Jeannine Hughes. Ruth Martin wills her reading ability to George Edwards. Lucille Davis wills her ability to write notes to Alice Mae Hess. Vivian Thompson wills her quietness to Doris Ross. Pat Solomon wills her high rating with the senior boys to Doris Buzzard. Lloyd Heldibridle wills his blue eyes to Mary Angelo. Jack Reed wills his good behavior in Miss Steele’s room to Bob Clapper. David Cover wills his ability to make love to Maxine Hopkins. Pat Barto wills her slowness to Phebe Miller. Victor McIntyre wills his place on the football team to George Edwards. Nellie Ritcher wills her job as Miss McCahan’s secretary to Beverly John- son. Roy Brown wills his ability to get along with the girls to Glen Leonard. Dale Fouse wills his ability to get to school in time to 'Torn Russell. Richard Rankin wills his bashfulness to Loretta Jenkins. Don Reed wills his snuff box to Glen Meek. Dean Beck wills his ability to play the bass horn to Dolores Hildibridle. Jay Brown wills his ability to do his Math, to George Meyers. Tom Brumbaugh wills his ability not to shave to Allen Hatfield. Blair Troutman wills his bashfulness to Ronnie Willison. John Keifer wills his seat in Miss Long’s room to Ronnie Willison. Dick Mountain wills his ability to chew gum in Miss Long’s room and get away with it to Fred Heffner. Beulah Mort wills her personality to Ruth Harvey. BACCALAUREATE SERVICE of the Saxton-Liberty High School High School Auditorium Sunday evening, May 22, 1949 8:00P. M. Arthur Thompson, Presiding Processional Hymn “Finlandia”-Sibeluis _______________________________Band Invocation ---------------------------------------Rev. Ammon Siple Minister, First Church of God Response I Shall Not Pass Again This Way” High School Chorus Scripture Lesson-------------------------------------- Rev. Paul Martin Minister, Six Mile Run Church of God Prayer ------------------------------------------------Rev. Ammon Sipie Anthem “He Smiled On Me”—O’Hara ______________________ High School Chorus Sermon-------------------------------------------- ___Rev. E. Paul Dilling Minister, Stonerstown Brethren Church Offertory “Charme d Amour”__________________________________________ Band Benediction-----■� --------------------------------Rev. Arthur Thompson Minister, Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church Recessional Hymn “Onward Christian Soldiers” Band B A C c A L A U R E A T E C O M M E N C E M E N T PROGRAM March “The Great Century”—Weber___________ School Band Invocation ------------------------------- Rev. Paul Martin Minister, Six Mile Run, Church of God “This Is My Country”_________________________________________________Ten Tones Address----------------------------------------- Dr. John Robbins Hart April Showers” _____________________________________________________Ten Tones Presentation of Class Gift - Stephen McCahan Presentation of Honors and Awards _ ___________________ Amos A. Sharpe Supervising Principal Presentation of Legion Awards ____________ ____________Col. A. E. Simon American Legion, Post 169 Presentation of Diplomas______ _ __Carl Bradley President, Saxton Liberty School Board Saxton Liberty “Alma Mater” Class of 1949 and Audience Benediction_____________________________________Rev. Edward S. Hayes Minister, Saxton Methodist Church Recessional “Manhattan Beach”—Sousa School Band OFFICERS President Ronald Barnett Vice-President Ronald Willison Secretary _________James Snyder Absent Treasurer .George Meyers f uaCor On the pleasant day of September our merry class of 81 Juniors started out their third year in good old Saxton Liberty. Early in the year we held a class meeting to elect officers, it was a close election but the outcome was: President _______________________________Ronald Barnett Vice-President___________________________ Ronald Willison Secretary __________________________________James Snyder Treasurer _______________________________George Meyers The Juniors had the task before them to make money for the Prom. To do this a few willing workers and the class advisors, Miss Long and Miss Steele, sold hot dogs and pop at the home football games. Then came the colorful Halloween Party, sponsored by the Juniors, which was enjoyed by many students and turned out to be a great success. Our class had a large representation in all sports, as well as four cheer- leaders to back us at the games. Nine of our boys played football. Five boys and eleven girls showed their ability to play basketball. We also had some musicians. Thirteen members showed their talent in the Band. Eleven sweet voices could be heard in the chorus, while five of our girls represented us in the Ten Tones. First Row: C. Ciarrocca, G. Edwards, M. Meek, M. Donaldson. J. Brode, P. Bartola. . Black, L. Barnett, D. Cook, J. Ciucci. Second Row: B. Johnson. N. Davis, G. Jenkins, A. Chiari- zia. W. Burkett. L. Jenkins, B. Fox, M. Angelo. K. Folk. R. Harvey. J. Hess. Third Row: B. Fox. I). Barto. J. Johnson. J. Bollinger. C. Foor, N. Baker, D. Bussard. f. Audrey. D. Carberry, J. Hughes. Fourth Row: G. Adolphson, B. Clawson. D. Krieger. R. Detwiler. J. Hiquet, F. Heffner. D. Holmes, A. Hatfield, J. Fields, R. Barnett. D. Heldibridlc, First Row: I). McGhee. T. Rankin. S. Spencer. J. Mc- Donald. K. Robinson, E. Wright. M. Logan. C. Lytle. Second Row: G. Weaver. D. Ross. P. McCavitt. M. Robinson. L. Swope, P. Miller. B. Reed. II. Whited, S. Thomas. Third Row: H. Stake. J. Reed. C. Myers. P. Peters. C. Williams. T. McCahan. I. Wright, M. Lowe. B. Workman. Fourth Row: W. Mellon. J. Mountain, G. Meek, G. Meyers. R. Willison. J. Thomas. G. Leonard. T. Russell. J. Snyder. OFFICERS President Calvin Elder Vice-President Jack Reed Secretary . Janet I finish Treasurer .Greta Mimes Historian Nancy Tenley S yfc£o n(vie @1 Z4A Gosh! Didn’t we liave fun renewing old acquaintances? We didn’t feel quite as shf this year and had loads of fun teasing the “Greenies. The first thing we did was to settle down to business and elect officers. We had a class meeting and elected the following people: President _________________________ Calvin l'.lder Vice-President ________________________ Jack Reed Secretary ____________________________ Janet Hinish Treasurer______________________________________Greta Himes Class Historian Nancy Tenley Plans were soon made to have a skating party at Cypher Beach. Didn’t we have a swell time? Next we planned a Sadie Hawkin’s Day Party.” Weren’t the vegetable corsages cute the girls’ made for their dates? How did it feel fellows to have the girls call for you? After Christmas another skating party was held, and a swell time was had by all. Plans were later made to hold a box social in Mav. 1 he bovs had to eat with the girl who packed the lunch. This event brought to close a year the Sophomores will always remember. First Row: VI. Burke, M. AUobelli, K. Wright. J. Me- Cahan. W. Cook. J. Daugherty. I). Clapper, L. Foster, R. Kelley. Second Row: T. Johnson. I). Workman. S. Facchinia, G. Himes. I . McCahan. M. Altobelli. J. Hinish. J. Funk. R. Defibaugh. M. Sea rein. Third Row: J. Dickinson. P. Graffious. J. Ford. D. Black. G. Manley. L. Deiwiller. L. Blair. S. Hooper, D. Foore, H. Bair. Fourth Row: J. Melius. I). Brode. J. Bashore. A. Hess, C. Rider, F. Giles. M. Black. J. Grove. W. Kelly, H. Hedge. II. Tenely, X. Tenely. C. Oberman. X. Miller. A. Reed. P. Weimcrt, G. Lynn. T. Smith, W. Rogers. I). Parks. I. McGee. Second Row: M. Reed. L. Wright, R. Trcece, R. Shontz. J. Reed. D. Putt, ). Musser. I. Wenglik, F. Logan. I. Meek, W. Vright. Third Row: M. Skipper. B. Williams, J. Rogers, J. Williams. J. Rogers. J. Williams. R. Taylor, R. Mellon. L. Rankin. F.. Trcece. T. Putt. P. Speck. Fourth Row: L. Martin, I). Winters, M. McMurtrie. G. Peck. R. Miller. R. Weaver, I). Patterson, J. Musser. D. Rinard, II. Worthing. D. Ramsey. OFFICERS President ______Robert Guibblc Vice-President _______Fred Hess Treasurer Joan Foster Secretary Robert Bailey Asst. Secretary____Delores Reed We Freshmen shall never forget our first year at old S. L. H. S. A green as ther Freshmen classes previously, we soon made ourselves known, and after the first marking period were well on our way, and ceased walking into wrong rooms. After we were well enough acquainted we announced a class meeting and chose these very reliable officers. President ___________ - Robert Gribble Vice-President___________________________________Fred Hess Treasurer______________________________________Joan Foster Assistant-Secretary ________________ Robert Bailey Assistant-Secretary ____________ ---------Dolores Reed The coaches were well represented in sports, by the Freshmen class. The musical department was also well attended by our class. March 31, was our biggest day of the year! On that day we presented the “April Fool’s Day Party” which was a great success. With the assistance of our home room teachers, Miss Hoover, Mrs. YY aite, and Mr. Brumbaugh the auditorium was very attractively decorated. With our Freshmen year a success we are looking forward to an even better and prosperous Sophomore year. J. I finish. L. McKnight, I . Ixiwe, J. McCue, B. Heffner, P. Palmer. A. Krousc. I). Neville. 1L Mclntvrc, D. Miller. H. Ilrynciw. A. Leighly. P. Jenkins, M. Montogery. W. May, R. Long, A. L rig. J. Robinson. Cl. Maslanik. R. Jenkins. J. Lytle. C. 1 lollingshead. M. Nicholson, (I. Marocci, J. McKnight. I). Noel, C. I lay, A. Lynn. ). Himes. (I. Johnson, B. Obcrman. W. Mosel, R. Hastings. F. Hess. K. Houp. P. llcisler. First Row: M. Collare. A. Bennct. A. Fleegle. M. Donal- son, C. Brumbaugh. R. Baker. R. Fink. R. Foster. K. Burkett. Second Row: J. Dixon. J. Harvey. J. Flcegal. A. Figard. M. Conley, S. Bailey. J. Foster. R. Fields. I bird Row: K. Deluca. B. Adolphson. B. Fleck. B. Graf- fious. II. (Lites, F. Flenner, C. Coy. L. Ciould. B. Bussard. Fourth Row: R. Bailey, M. Brown, R. (iribble. L. Fox. L. Duvall. R. Boose. I . Defibaugh. A. F'ichcl! crger. J. Sheeder. T. Reed, I). Wcimert, J. Tenely. A. Stuller. I). Rccd. P. Thomas. L. Scitiicatt, B. Wvies. B. Swope. II. Rinard. Ci. Reid. (J. Whitfield. A. Putt. M. Reed. 1) Reed. I1'. Trcccc. R. Stapleton. II. Stapleton. S. Winters. Vi Wills, C White. P. Wyles, R. Taylor, J. Whitfield, J. S: era tine. I). Tenely. S. Wills. C . W 'caver. 1. Wilkins. AMONG THE AXTON-LIBERTY T5en High School Band started the season with flying colors pdiip § Mr. Shoemaker. 1 he BanA A irt in all home and away football games. The Band has worked hard t S a good appearance at each game. Some of the outstanding features at the games were the “Little School House,” “Map of Pennsylvania,” “Pipe and Bubbles, ’ were some of the outstanding achievements which were en- joyed by all who saw them. Besides, participating in the games, the band did considerable parading. The band toured to Altoona for a parade winning second place. They also attended several other parades. With the approach of the Christmas season the band presented a concert on December 19 and also are planning for a spring concert which will take place on April 10. I he audience was enthusiastic and gave hearty applause as one number followed another. Making good music, instrumental or otherwise, is an art not easily learned, requiring much hard work. Mr. Shoemaker plans before long to have forty-eight players with ten girls up front. The band now consist of fifty-three members. Commencement time, happy yet mingled with sadness, was the final roundup for the year. With eight Seniors who have made their last appearance as a member of the band. “Thanks to Mr. Shoemaker, for his patience and his kindness.” The Ten-Tones under the direction of Mr. Shoemaker entered the 1948-1949 school year by singing “’ll Be Home For Christmas”; “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and “Christmas Everywhere” at the Christmas program held December 19. The Ten-Tones next appeared to sing at the Eastern Star Banquet on March 21. Here they sang four nice selections. The big season of the year was the Spring Concert. Mere the Ten-Tones sang “The Woman in the Shoe,” “Make Believe,” “Surrey With the Fringe on Top,” “Over theRainbow,” “April Showers,” and “Kiss Me Again.” The Ten-Tones ended the School year by singing for Baccalaureate. THE SAXTON-LIBERTY % Clarinets—Greta Himes. Mario Ciarrocca. Dorothy Clapper. Charles Reed. Mary Lou Wilson. Betty O’Neal, Joan Fleaglc. Theresa Reed. Joan Troutman. Jerry Williams, Norma Davis, Jean Ten ley, Charlotte Lytle. Flute and Piccolo—Dorothy Allison. ()boe (C Sax) —Jcan I less. Alto Saxophones—Dolores Barto. Betty Ann Bailey. Tenor Saxophones—Donna Carberry. Marlene Reed. Mellophones—Caroline 1 lollingshead. Dianne Taylor. Geraldine Lynn. Larry Fink. Cornets—James Williams, Kddie Williams. Patsy Snavely, Jim Alli- son. Darlene Holmes. Jack Homan. Jerry Maslanick, Ralph Taylor, HIGH SCHOOL BAND Patsy McCahan. Nancy McCloskev. Baritones—Danny Putt, Lucretia McKnight. Trombones—Emily Brown. Jeannine Hughes. Ellis Snare. Basses—Dean Beck. Jack Mountain, Larry Detwiler. Percussion—Pat Solomon, Alice Elder, Jack McCahan, Gladys Weaver. Joe I liquet. Dorothy Rinard. Bell Lyre—Hilda Ann Stake. Color Guard—Alma Cornell. Mary Ann Lowe, Dorothy Rinard, Phyllis W iemert. Dorothy Tenley. Drum Majorette—Norma Jean Baker. Majorettes—Mary Shank. Janet llinish, Carol Benner. Donna Cook. ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT PR(K;RAM Sunday Afternoon, April 10, 1949 Saxton-Liberty High School Band Mountain M a jest y—() vert u re Morning—from the Peer Gynt Suite Mexican Hat Dance Manhattan Beach—March Featuring the Majorettes The Little Colonel—Polka Trumpet Solo—Jim Allison trying Berlin Waltz Melody Charme d Amour ________________________________________ Banners Blue—March ________ Student Director—Mario Ciarrocca Clarinet Polka ... ______ ___________________________ ___ Hungarian Dance Number Five Clarinet Solo—Greta Himes Semper Fidelis—XI a rch Featuring the Majorettes America. I Love You _______________________________ ________ Star Spangled Banner ________________________________________ P. Yoder E. Grieg Arranged by D. Bennett ___________J. P. Sonia _____________J. Brockman ______ - I. Bei ii ... ....- ( ' S'; 1- c! (!. Holmes Arranged by D. Ben net r _______________J. Brahms _____________ J. P. Sousa Arranged by Lang _______________________Key CHORUS PROGRAM Friday Evening, May 6, 8:00 P. M. Richard C. Shoemaker. Director Dean Beck. Accompanist Giannta Mia ____________________________ Donna Nobis Pactum ______________________ _____ Kathym’s Wedding Day ____________________________ 'Hie Chorus The Surrey With The Fringe on 'Pop Make Believe________ _______________ The Women in The Shoe _ __ Fstrellita ___________________________ The Pen 'Pones Clarinet Solo—Mary Lou W ilson I Shall Not Pass Again This Way _ He Smiles on Me___________________________________________ The Chorus My Darling—You Call Everybody Darling 'Phc Chorus—Featuring George Peck () What A Beautiful Morning____________________________________ Let’s Dance ___________________________________________ The Chorus Stephen Foster Selection ________________________ Baritone Solo—Danny Putt April Showers ------------------------------------ Over The Rainnbow_______________________________________ The Song of The Metronome 'Phc Ten Tones 'Phis is My Country The Chorus _____________________Friml _______________ A: • W iU ■ ____________________Luvaas Rogers and Hammerstein ______________________Kern ________________Arr. Frey _____________________Ponce _________________Effingcr t )’l lara _____________Locsser-Watts Rogers and Hammerstein ____________Arr. Howorth -------------Arr. Pearson __________________ Silvers Arr. Frey Berlin _____ t r. W ..rin_- THE CHORUS H. McIntyre. G. Himes. M. Shark. I . Solomon. N. Davis. F. Lowe. II. Ford, J. Ciucci. J. Daugherty, S. Bailey, J. Shccder. I.. McKnight. I’. Thomas. D. Clapper, C Robinson. M. Robinson, I, . Martin. L. Davis, j. Hess. R. Martin. II. Worthing. II. Stake. F. Logan. D. Ramsey. II. Rogers. |. Hughe.''. L. Winfield. . Krouse. B. Bussard. J. Fleegle. R. Defibaugh. C . Oberman. II. Bair. M. Stapleton. S. Facchinii. M. Hopkins. I . Weimert, C. hoik, I. Gould. P. Miller. X. Baker. D. Rinard. J. Bashorc, M. Lowe, E. Brown, P. Hcislcr. 4 TEN TONES First Row. left to right—Joan Daugherty. Jean I less. Pat Solomon, and Mary Scarcia. Second Row. left to right—Emily Brown. Hilda Stake. Mary Ann Lowe. Dorothy Rinard. Norma Baker, and Jeannine Hughes. 'l anAitty Season Wild Cats won 6 and lost 3 during 1948 making Impressive Record! Saxton opened the ’48 season on Sep- tember 17, at Hollidaysburg. The Wild- cats created a stunning upset by down- ing the Golden Tigers 7-6. It was the first victory for Saxton during the IS year-old rivalry between the two schools. The Wildcats erased an early Hollidays- burg lead in the fourth quarter when Snyder crossed from the 2, and Bartola kicked the all-important extra point. Saxton followed up their victory over Hollidaysburg by defeating Reploglc 15- 0 in the Wildcat’s first home game Thomas and Snyder ended long drives by scoring from the 12 and 4 respectfully. Bartola added one extra point and Mey- ers was credited with a safety to account for Saxton’s IS points. Saxton made it 3 in-a-row by trim- ming Everett 25-15. Saxton piled up a 19-0 lead at half-time on touchdowns by Logan, Snyder, and I leffner. Although Everett closed the gap somewhat the second half, a touchdown pass Snyder to Port clinched the victory. Heffner for another touch down. In the second half Jim Snyder got loose for runs of 50 and 85 yards to insure the Wild- cats of their fourth victory. Saxton settled an old score with Clays- burg by downing the Bulldogs 13-12 on the former’s home field. Saxton’s scoring punch was provided by Snyder and Heff- ner. Snyder scored from the 1 in the first period and then passed 35 yards to Heffner for another score after Port returned the kick-off 57 yards to the Claysburg 35. This second T. D. erased a 12-7 lead held by Claysburg. Bartola for the second time this year kicked what proved to be the deciding marker. The next week Saxton traveled to Robertsdale to meet the Tigers in their annual clash. The game was played in a sea of mud and a downpour of rain. The only score of the game was regis- tered in the fourth and final quarter on a pass Parks to Black. The extra point was no good and the final score was 6-0. Saxton suffered their first defeat of the ’48 season at the hands of Bellwood by the score of 20-6. The only Wildcat score came in the fourth quarter when Thomas plunged over from the 3 to end a 40 yard drive. The next week Saxton bowed to their arch rivals, the Roaring Spring Yellow Jackets, by a one-sided score of 46-0. Al- though Saxton fought hard in the first half, holding R. S. to a 13-0 lead, the offence of the Jackets proved too great as they rolled up 33 points the second half. Saxton bounced back from the 2 pre- vious defeats to down Meyersdale 30-20. Thomas scored twice on runs of 13 and 12 yards. He also passed 34 yards to ‘jR.evieuA atf t e z i£et6- ztl SecMatt The Wildcats ended the 1948-49 sea- son with a record of 14 wins and 7 losses. In League play Saxton fell into a tie for second place with Bellwood after dropping their play-off tilt to Roaring Spring 33-32. In the second cycle Sax- ton held third place. Probably the biggest victory of the season for the Wildcats was their 46-40 upset over Everett High. Other notable victories registered by the Wildcats were the 32-30 win over Bellwood and the 35-15 lacing they gave to Robertsdale. SEASON RECORD Saxton-Liberty 30 Bedford 44 Saxton-Liberty 27 Everett 45 Saxton-Liberty 41 Cove 22 Saxton-Liberty 32 Bellwood 30 Saxton-Liberty 42 Martinsburg 31 Saxton-Liberty 16 Roaring Spring 29 Saxton-Liberty 29 Claysburg 20 Saxton-Liberty 42 Williamsburg 24 Saxton-Liberty 35 Robertsdale 15 Saxton-Liberty 41 Smith 19 Saxton-Liberty 32 Roaring Spring 33 Saxton-Liberty 36 Cove 22 Saxton-Liberty 39 Roaring Spring 45 Saxton-Liberty 31 Martinsburg 27 Saxton-Liberty 33 Bedford 40 Saxton-Liberty 46 Everett 40 Saxton-Liberty 59 Claysburg 32 Saxton-Liberty 21 Williamsburg 24 Saxton-Liberty 33 Robertsdale 15 Saxton-Liberty 63 Smith 31 Saxton-Liberty 23 Bellwood 31 751 619 —Playoff game INDIVIDUAL SCORING Name F. G. F. T. F. M. Pis. Snyder Troutman 79 71 27 185 63 55 30 156 Thomas 52 81 41 145 Heffner 44 73 34 122 McCahan 17 37 16 50 Port 13 18 7 33 Mountain 6 11 8 20 Willison 7 12 5 19 Meyers 2 13 5 9 Brown 4 7 0 8 Rankin 1 3 2 4 288 381 175 751 VARSITY BASKETBALL First Row: P. Bartola. J. Snyder. F. Heffner, B. Troutman. J. Thomas, S. McCahan. J. Fink. Second Row: B. Oberman, I). Port. I). Rankin. R. Willison. J. Brown. (I. Meyers. R. Mountain. Coach McDowell. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL hirst Row: T. Putt. R. Bailey. R. Taylor, F. Hess. J. Musser. W. Mosel. R. Cribble. J. Reed. J. Rogers. Second Row: J. Maslanik. F. Giles. A. F.ichcl- berger. 1«. Duvall, J. Williams. J. Grove. I). Putt. D. Workman, Coach Gates. GIRLS BASKETBALL Front Row: P. Solomon. 15. Mort. T. Reed, L. Winfield, G. Hastings. 1). Neuder, D. Barto. Back Row: Mrs. Waite. E. Wright. K. Robin- son. k. Folk, I). Bussard. I). Barto. B. Workman. H. Stake. A. Chiarizia, I). Carberry, M. Donal- son. CHEERLEADERS First Row—A. Chiarizia, I). Ross. Second Row—M. McMurtrie. D. Bussard. E. Wright, L. Winfield. « DON PORT JAY BROWN DIC K MOUNTAIN RICHARD RANKIN _______________________________________________________________________________________________;___________________________________________________________________________ Ja-Vee Basketball Season Although the J. V. squad won but 4 games while losing 16 the experience they received under the capable guidance of Mr. Gates jvill be of great value in years to come. S.L. 12 Bedford 32 S.L. 18 Kvcrctt 27 S.L. 18 Cove 20 S. L. 12 BellwcxxJ 39 S. L. 22 Martinsburg 32 S.L. 4 Roaring Spring 24 S. L. 10 Claysburg 25 S. L. 21 Williamsburg 28 S.L. 17 Robert sdale 12 S. L. 26 Smith 23 S. L. 21 Cove 19 S.L 11 Roaring Spring 26 S.L. 21 Martinsburg 25 S. L. 12 Bedford 18 S.L. 13 Everett 18 S.L. 14 Claysburg 18 •S.L. 15 W illiamsburp 21 S. L. 24 Robert sdale 13 •S. L. 28 Smith 30 S.L. 11 Bell wood 33 —Overtime INDIVIDUAL SCORING N am r FG FT FM Pts. T. Putt 36 63 23 95 1 less 24 41 16 64 Reed 21 58 22 64 Musser 22 39 9 53 dribble 5 30 14 24 Bailey 2 27 6 10 Mosel 2 10 4 8 Gro e 2 7 3 7 'Lav lor I 1 0 2 I)u Vail 0 5 2 2 1). Putt 0 115 1 282 ' 1 100 330 John Whitfield. Steve McCahan. Bill Sheeders. Blair Troutman. Don Trcccc. Varsity Baseball First Row: fesse Musser. R. Willison. Jim Musser. G. Mc ers. P. Bartola. D . Trecce. P. McCahan. Second Row: S. McCahan. B. Shecdcr. J. Snyder. J. Whitfield, B. Troutman. Mr. Hoover. SCHEDULE March 30 Martinsburg at Saxton April 12 Saxton at Shcllsburg April 19 Everett at Saxton April 22 4 Saxton at Martinsburg April 26 Saxton at Rcplogle April 29 Saxton at Smith May 10 Shcllsburg at Saxton May 13 Saxton at Everett Mav 17 Smith at Saxton Mav 20 Rcplogle at Saxton Varsity Club First Row: M. Dcfibaugh. B. Shecdcr. T. McCahan. 'I. Russell. |. Snyder. P. Bartola. Second Row: 1). Murtrie. G. Meyers. R. Rankin. S. McCahan, V. Mclntvre. I). Port. R. Mountain. Third Row: R. Willison. F. Heffner, J. Thomas. J. Brown. B. Troutman. D. I-ytic. J. Whitfield. Fourth Row: M. McGhee, T. Logan, R. Brown. HALLOWEEN PARTY The Junior class presented the annual Halloween Party on October 25 in the high school gym. The setting was typical of the Halloween spirit with nu- merous black cats, pumpkins and witches used as decorations. Prizes were awarded in the usual manner after the grand march. Music for this was provided by Danny Putt at the piano. Later dancing was enjoyed by those attending and lefreshments consisting of cider and gingerbread were served. CHRISTMAS PARTY The Senior Class was host at the annual Christmas Party which was held on December 23. Entertainment was highlighted by a one-act play. The cast was made up of seniors headed by Ed Ross. The gym was lighted by a large decorated tree in the center. Pine and spruce also were used to give the gym a Christmas atmosphere. Throughout the evening dancing was enjoyed by all. Delicious and appropriate refreshments were served and helped bring to an end another fine party ushering in the holiday vacation. APRIL FOOL’S DAY PARTY One of the most successful parties held this year was the April Fool’s Dav Party, sponsored by the “Greenie” class. An exciting program was in charge of Alice Krouse. Many new and different games were played. The auditorium was beautifully decorated with green and white crepe paper streamers. The evening was spent in round and square dancing with Ralph Hiquet act- ing as caller. The Freshmen were the first to introduce square dancing in the school for several years. Delicious refreshments were served to approximately 175 students and teach- ers. HILLBILLY BOX SOCIAL Old fashioned entertainment returned tc Saxton-Liberty with a Hillbilly Box Social on Friday, April 8. Both boys and girls dressed in dungarees for the occasion. Mr. Gates and Calvin Elder served as auctioneers to sell the beautifully decorated lunch boxes brought by the girls. Vice President Jack Reed headed the general committee. A versatile program of round, square dancing, and Cindrella dances was in in charge of Phyllis Weimert. About 100 students and teachers filled the auditorium which was decorated with pink and green streamers. VARSITY CLUB PARTY The Varsity Club entertained about 120 guest on Thursday, April 14, 1949. Round and square dancing were the main events of the evening. The music was furnished by the Hillside Hillbillies with Led Dodson at the piano. Dorothy Xeuder and Betty Hess sang “Candy Kisses.” A nnumber was then picked from a box for the door prize. The lucky holder of the number was George Peck. Delicious refreshments were served in the lower hall. The party broke up at 11:00 o’clock. The Sophomore Class sponsored the Sadie Hawkins Day Party on November 23. Lovely Janet Hinish was elected to reign as queen over the party while hand- some Bill Sheeders acted as king. Delicious refreshments were served, after which an enjoyable program was given. The party was classed as a great success. Many of A1 Capp’s comic strip characters were seen at the party because it was requested that you dress as Lil Abner’s and Daisy Mae’s. In the Sadie Hawkins race, Miss McCahan caught Mr. Smith. Mack McCahan and Mary Jane Reed were awarded a big juicy candy bar for being the couple which mostly resembled Lil Abner and Daisy Mae. J u N I 0 R S E N 1 O R P R O M On May 8, 1948, the Junior-Senior Prom, the most important event of our Junior year, was held. A few weeks before that date, invitations were extended to underclassmen and friends while individual invitations were sent to all Seniors whom were our guest of honor. The auditorium was gaily decorated as a huge merry-go-round, adorned with brightly colored lights, and on each post, we found “Old Dcbblin” welcoming us to dance to the mellow music of Al Gamut and His Orchestra. For those who wished to “sit one out,” love seats were situated around the merry-go-round. This excellent band was composed of eight musicians, and the lovely vocolist, Kay Karrell. They were seated around a miniture merry-go-round, artfully placed in the center of the stage. At the intermission period, we served a refreshing snack, and thus gave us energy to continue our dancing. the clock on the wall neared twelve, we made our way out of the auditorium, but happy and completely satisfied with the main attraction of our Junior On March 18 the Senior Class of '49 presented a three-act comedy entitled “You Can't lake It ith You,' the story of a 19th century family, each individual sponging from grandpa, who has not yet conceived the idea of paying his twenty- nine years back income tax. This was made possible by the capable supervision of Miss Ruth Steele. Because of the cast's superb acting ability the play was an overwhelming success. The cast was as follows: Penelope Sycamore Essie ------------- Rheba _____ Paul Sycamore Mr. De Pinna __ Ed _______________ I ) maid Martin Vanderhof Alice ------------ I lenderson ....... Tony ______ _______ Boris Kolenkof Gay Wellington Mrs. Kirby Mr. Kirby - Three G Men Olga Katrina ---------- Theresa Reed ---------------------------- Patricia Solomon --------------------- «Dorothy Ten ley --------------------------------- David McMurtrie — — - Carlton Treece ---------------------------------William S: -----------------------------------David Cover ------ -------------------- Edward Roes Marian Stapleton ------------------Jack Reed ------ - Stephen McCanan — ------- . Martin I )efiba ugh ---------------- —----------------- Lois Winfield ----------------------------------- Rheba Trecce --------------------------------- Ralph Carbcrry Dick Mountain. Toni Brumbaugh. Frederick Miller --------------------------------- Sara Stapleton utside World confessed Birning- rl hu ©1- Thc winter months of school have roachod tho point where th. boat of students aro wishing foj a.;brcak in routine. If we wore ' ask the faculty, they would prol ably Q3roc that they arc as rea loss and as tired as the studen body Lot us ro onbor as wo wai for the spring activities that wo will oncountcr things all through our life ovun more tryii than the winter months of achoo' Chcor up kidsl Spring is Just • round tho corner and school wil soon be over. Many of us will.n N oming back next year so 1-t N nt and try to enjo; tho torn. jrccd that ront con extended 15 months it decided whothor fies or not y 6U of 601 . lifers havo tho Eastern Penitentary v tho odds that Seymour outhful killer has of get- A Cold War is boing wagod in Now York City by the anti- communists Gen Walter Bodoll Smith gped as United States NtoRoaala and Pluot oahy has resigned tsonal chicf-i Frank Altobelli Jay Brown Kniily Brown C� race Boll man Martha Black Dean Beck Lucy Barnett Pat Barto Roy Brown loin Brumbaugh Ralph Carherry Mario Ciarrocca Alma Cornell Lucille Davis Martin Dcfibaugh Alice Hitler Dorothy Fessler Alice Fisher Orvil Fix I lelcn Flenner I lelcn Ford Dale Fousc Grace Hastings Lloyd I leldibridle James Hess D rn Ilinish Hddic Holmes James Horton John Kifer Delores Barto Theodore Logan Duane Lytle Ruth Martin Stephen McCahan Merle McGhee Victor McIntyre Richard Mountain Edward Ross Robert Scagcr Fred Miller John Miller Charles Rightnour Blair Troutman Owen Whit field David McMurtrie Donald Port Richard Rankin Frank Rankin Donald Reed Jack Reed William Sheeder Hilda Rogers Carlton Trecce Donnie Treece Gerald Williams Dorcas Miller Nellie Ritchey Sara Stapleton Alma Hart Beulah Mort Dorothy Neuder Theresa Reed Pat Solomon Marion Stapleton Dorothy Tcnley Vivian Thompson Reba Treece lx is Winfield David Cover r November 15 August 21 December 17 July 15 August 13 April 6 June 10 September 17 July 8 November 10 July 22 I )ecember 22 July 18 March 11 I une 2 July 12 December 5 September 13 June 16 December 23 July 15 October 11 May 26 December 1 November 13 April 27 February 21 April 23 February 20 August 6 August 3 April 21 February 24 May 2' December 10 January 4 October 9 January 2 November 22 September 3 December 30 November 4 August 10 January 2 January 2 February 3 January 7 October 11 March 23 September 24 September 1 Nov ember 29 July 24 September 30 February 5 August 24 June 1 February 20 July 2 ' January 18 April 28 December 10 July 30 January 18 1 December 15 September 13 June 17 September 9 March 23 Dudley. Penna. Six Mile Run. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Saxton RD, Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Saxton, Penna. Defiance. Penna. Wood, Penna. Saxton. Penna. Saxton, Penna. Saxton. Penna. Dudley. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Six Mile Run. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Dudley. Penna. Aitch. Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Dudley, Penna. Saxton RD 1. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Saxton. Penna. Saxton RD 1. Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Saxton. Penna. Riddlesburg. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Dudley, Penna. Saxton. Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Saxton. Penna. Coalmont. Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Saxton. Penna. Saxton. Penna. 622 Fifth St.. Huntingdon, Pa. Saxton RD 1. Penna. Saxton, Penna. Saxton RD. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Saxton, Penna. Saxton. Penna. Six Mile Run Defiance. Penna. Saxton RD 1. Penna. Aitch, Penna. Six Mile Run. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Aitch, Penna. Aitch. Penna. Defiance. Penna. Saxton RD 1, Pcnna. Saxton. Penna. Saxton RD 1. Penna. Saxton RD 1. Penna. Six Mile Run, Penna. Dudley. Penna. Dudley, Penna. Defiance. Penna. Saxton RD. Penna. Saxton. Penna. Coalmont. Penna. Aitch. Penna. Six Mile Run. Penna. Saxton. Penna. B I R T H D A Y S c A L E N D A R Week of September 7 Well, here we are back at g xxi old Saxton Liberty High School, as sophisti- cated seniors. We have three new teach- ers, Miss Steele, Miss Gearhart, and Mr. Smith. Week of September 13 We played our first football game of the season. Hollidaysburg. The score was 7-6 in favor of Saxton. Aren’t we proud of our boys? Week of September 20 We won again! Replogle just wasn’t good enough. Score was 15-0. Juniors are busy with their refreshment stand. Week of September 27 The boys are really good this year. We beat Everett 25-15. Nothing much is happening around here. Week of October 4 Why are the seniors so proud? Couldn’t be they got their rings, or could it? Gee, they’re lovely. We lost to Bellwood 20-6. Week of October 11 our last football game of the season and won. Saxton 13, Mount Union 0. Week of November 15 The girls are making use of their op- portunity to invite the boys to a party. W eek of November 22 The sophomores had their Sadie Haw- kins Day Party. Didn’t you see some interesting couples? Thursday and Fri- day for Thanksgiving Vacation. Week of November 29 The football banquet was held this week. Wasn’t there a lot of boys absent? Did you get a “deer” boys? Week of December 6 All students were changing their in- terests from football to basketball. Week of December 13 Played our first basketball game of the season with Bedford. We had a musical Christmas program in charge of Mr. Shoemaker. We enjoyed it very much. Did ou notice how many under class- men are wearing the senior rings? Sax- ton lost to Roaring Spring. Week of October 18 Meyersdale game: Saxton 30, Meyers- dalc 20. Week of October 25 Juniors staged a very nice Halloween party. Plenty of eats and entertain- ment. We played Claysburg. Saxton 13, Claysburg 12. Week of November 1 Three days of vacation this week. Did you boys get any game? We know the teachers had a nice time at Institute. We played Robertsdale. Robertsdale 6, Saxton 0. It was the rain, boys. Week of November 8 We had Armistice day off. We played Week of December 20 Seniors staged a swell Christmas party. Two girls left us to get married. The long, awaited Christmas vacation is here. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Week of January 3 Did you have a nice Christmas? Sev- eral of our girls have diamonds, and isn’t there a lot of new watches? We had a ventriloquist in our assembly. We played two games this week: Everett 45, Saxton 27; Saxton 41, Cove 22. Week of January 10 We won both the games this week. Saxton 32, Bellwood 30; Saxton 42. Mar- tinsburg 3 1. Week of January 17 Seniors are studying—guess what? Win- grammar of course. We played Roaring Springs. Ouch! that score. Had a game with Claysburg: Saxton 29, Claysburg 20. Week of January 24 Three games and three victories this week. Williamsburg, Robertsdale and Smith. Week of March 28 April Fool’s day. Did anyone fool you: “Shetroms Magic” was presented in assembly this week. Week of April 4 Freshmen had their party. Very nice! Week of January 31 Again Cove was taken over by our boys this week. 36-22. Week of April 11 Easter is here at last. We had Friday for a vacation. We hope the Easter Bunny brought you something nice. Week of February 7 Two assemblies this week. Hal Rod- man presented his show on the “Art of make-up” and Glenn Drake gave his very interesting program on “person- ality.” Can we all say “Cheese?” We lost to Roaring Springs 40-39. but beat Martinsburg 31-27. Week of February 14 Valentine’s Day. What did your fav- orite beau get you? We saw some very happy faces. We lost to Bedford 40-33 but beat Everett 46-40 and Claysburg 39-32. Senior play try-outs. Week of February 21 The play cast was announced this week and rehearsals started. Pictures were taken for the “Block.” Games with Wil- liamsburg, Robertsdale and Smith. “Happy Birthday” Mr. Hoover. Week of February 28 Seniors are really beginning to study. Reason — English report cards. The senior play cast is really busy. Those little books seem to go everywhere the cast goes. Week of March 7 Nothing unusual happened this week. Students are really studying with only three more months of school. Week of March 14 The senior play and wasn’t it a big success? Orchids to Miss Steele for her grand directing. Week of April 25 The Junior-Senior Prom was held this week. The girls looked lovely in their new gowns. We had a very good time. Week of April 30 The seniors are getting ready for the long awaited Washington trip. Week of May 9 There is many a tired senior this week but we had a swell time. Week of May 16 Seniors are practicing for Baccaulearate and Commencement. What work! Week of May 23 Baccaulearate May 22 and then com- mencement. Many thoughts entered our minds as we walked down the aisle in our blue and white gowns. Soon we will be leaving Saxton-Liberty for the last time. It will be good-bye but we will always have our memories of our won- derful high school days. N D A R Seated: Miss Gearheart. B. Mort. B. Workman. J. Hess. M. Lowe. L. Heldibridle, A. Elder, I.. Davis, E. Davis. Frank Rankin. Miss McCahan. Standing: Mr. Brumbaugh. E. Ross. I). Mountain. M. Defibaugh. G. Hastings. I). Barto. R. Treecc, E. Brown. A. Cornell. L. Barnett. P. Barto, Mr. Smith. The Block Staff is as follows: Editor-in-chief______________________,_____Lloyd Heldibridle Business Manager _____________,______________Lucille Davis Photography----------------------------------- Alice Elder Art Editor____________________________________ Frank Rankin Typists _____________________________________________Beulah Mort Junior Editors _______________________Betty Ruth Workman, Mary Ann Lowe and Lois Jean Hess Faculty Advisor____________________________Rose McCahan Business Advisors ______________________Virginia Gearheart and William Smith Literary Critic_________________________ Daniel Brumbaugh We wish to express our thanks to everyone—patrons, faculty advisors, and students who have helped to make this volume of Block possible. We sincerely hope that all readers will receive the utmost enjoyment from our efforts. B L O C K S T A F F IN CLOSING - - GRADUATION Each calls to each, “Good luck there friend!” And inwardly thinks, “Well here’s the end!” The end? No, the beginning, son Just a few things end when your scroll is won. The world needs all that you have to give And you'll keep on learning as long as you live. A Friend Aldine Theater (T. J. Hicks), Saxton. Pa. Allison’s Beauty Shoppe, Saxton, Pa. Angelo, Tony, Saxton, Pa. A P, Satxon, Pa. Altobelli, Albert (Groceries), Saxton, Pa. Altobelli, Thomas (Taproom), Minersville, Pa. Bailey-Brubaker Insurance, Saxton, Pa. Baker Donaldson, Saxton. Pa. Barton, Charles (Dentist), Saxton, Pa. Bill’s Service Station. Xeuderville, Pa. Blair’s Service Station, Six Mile Run, Pa. Bollman Service Station, Middletown, Pa. Bower’s Meat Market, Saxton, Pa. Brennemen, R. M., Saxton, Pa. Bulger, M. H. (Jewelry), Saxton. Pa. Burkett’s Drug Store, Saxton, Pa. Chuck’s Vi’s, Xeuderville, Pa. Ciarrocca’s Market, Dudley, Pa. Clapper’, James S. (Beauty Shop), Dudley, Pa. Clara’s Flowers, Saxton, Pa. Clover Farm Store (Eli Facchine), Dudley, Pa. Collare. Norman, Dudley. Pa. Compliments (Ruth Howells), Dudley. Pa. Cooperative Store, Defiance, Pa. Crocker’s Service Statjpn, Defiance, Pa. Cutchall, B. E. (Meat Market), Six Mile Run. Pa. Dixon Clover Farm, Saxton, Pa. Dixon Restaurant, Saxton, Pa. Eichelberger’s Store, Saxton, Pa. Fink’s General Store. Stonerstown, Pa. Fluke’s Beauty Shop, Saxton. Pa. Frank’s Place, Defiance, Pa. Gironesto Garage, Saxton, Pa. Graffious Plumbing, Saxton, Pa. Hamman, Saxton, Pa. Happy Hollow Inn, Saxton, Pa. Harclerodes, Saxton, Pa. Helm Coal Company, Dudley, Pa. Hennesey’s Service Station, Puttstown. Pa. Hinkle’s Groceries, Saxton, Pa. Hoover’s Dairy Store, Marysville, Pa. Horton, Ewell E. (Plumbing), Dudley, Pa. Huff’s Funeral Chapel, Saxton, Pa. Isenberg, C. L. (M. I).), Stonerstown. Pa. Putt, William (Contractor), Saxton, Pa. Kellege’s Meat Market, Saxton, Pa. Mason Recapping Station, Saxton, Pa. Masood. Albert (Gen. Mdse.), Six Mile Run, Pa. Marcocci, Gandio (Beer Distributor), Dudley, Pa. McCavitt’s Bun Shop, Defiance. Pa. McMullen Furniture Stoic, Saxton, Pa. McMullin Super Market, Six Mile Run, Pa. Mcar’s Service Station, Stonerstown, Pa. Miller’s Better Store, Saxton. Pa. Miller’s Grocery Store, Stonerstown, Pa. Miller’s S. I. (Service Station), Stonerstown, Pa. Moore Beauty Shoppe, Saxton, Pa. Patterson Grocery Store, Dudley, Pa. Pete’s Place, Riddlesburg, Pa. Reed’s Barber Shop, Stonerstown, Pa. Reed’s Beauty Shoppe, Saxton, Pa. Reed’s Garage. Puttstown. Pa. Reese Garage, Six Mile Run. Pa. Reudsburg, D. L.. Dudley, Pa. Roy Rodger’s Garage, Dudley, Pa. Sailor’s Service Station, Saxton RD, Pa. Salvadow’s Ladies Children Wear, Saxton, Pa. Saxton Bottling Company, Saxton, Pa. Scamper’s Manufacturing Company. Saxton, Pa. Scarcia’s Meat Market, Dudley, Pa. Shetrom’s Printing, Saxton, Pa. Shoal, C. B.. Stonerstown, Pa. Shuke’s Hardware, Six Mile Run. Pa. Shultz Maytag and Flower Shop, Saxton, Pa. Skipper’s Bowling Alley, Six Mile Run, Pa. Skipper’s Service Station, Riddlesburg, Pa. Spargo’s A P Store, Riddlesburg, Pa. Spencer’s Garage, Saxton, Pa. Stoler Millinery Shop, Saxton, Pa. Stoler, Tom, Saxton, Pa. Territo Baker Shop, Saxton. Pa. Tonie’s Restaurant, Saxton. Pa. Wayne’s Department Store, Saxton, Pa. Weaver, Jack (Store), Saxton, Pa. Weaver’s Super Market. Saxton, Pa. Workman, R. V., Stonerstown, Pa. Williams, Frank Saxton. Pa. Wright, Chester (Groceries), Six Mile Run, Pa. Yoho, Charles E. M. D. Saxton. Pa. Zimmerman Service Station, Defiance, Pa. A U T O G R A P H S ,s VX y , v... £L jr t,J-y - oua. h- I' s s JiM- -PPuadlsKs V n - ’ V' S U IT) � DOHC