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

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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.

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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.

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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.