Shanksville Stonycreek High School - Chicahonian Yearbook (Shanksville, PA)

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CLASSES

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ACULTY gd ..,-A 'M' Top wmv: Clair Axtell, Genevive Bauermaster, Robert Cronk, Harry Emerielc. Middle row: Sara Hess, Lucille Lenker, james Lauer, Robert Lolir. Bottom row: Marion McSeveney, Ruth Phenicie, Helen Speielier, Louise Martin Thompson.

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CLASS HTSTORY All ashore! As the ship of '39 nears port, we are startled by this cry. Together we have entered our last harbor. When the anchor has been lowered, we must go our individual ways. Four years ago we sailed, a merry crew of adventurers, upon the high seas in search of knowledge and happiness-hoping eventually to reach our goal. Laboring with a com- mon purpose we have reached this goal. But, everything mortal must cease, and nothing material can endure forever. So we go ashore, regretfully, but still looking forward to establish- ing and devoting our lives to becoming useful and respected citizens of the world. Leaving shore, as bewildered Freshmen in 1935, we found it difficult to even dream of the day in the dim future when we would take our places as leaders of the ship to maintain the high standards established by previous crews. Our crew consisted of forty-six members. During the year Alverda Kreger, Rita Robb, and Elizabeth Lambert, abandoned ship. Eliza- beth Gray, Betty Speicher, and John Primsar climbed onto the decks of other ships and sailed in different directions. This first years voyage seemed exceedingly short. AWe sailed forward with great anticipation to our sophomore year. We have not been disappointed in our hope that this voyage would be a pleasant one. It gives us a feeling of satisfaction to realize that we have really been successful in our second year at sea. We took on board three new members from a passing ship. They were john Mostoller, Janet Hender- son, and Luella Stutzman. However, we again transferred four of our crew to another ship- Ferne Glessner, Emma Coleman, William Rhodes, and Albert Fyock. We vividly remem- ber, with a thrill of glory, the daring escapades and valiant battles, the joys and sorrows which have brought forth our youthful, hard-earned victories. As juniors we enjoyed exceedingly the dignity of our new position. We began to take life more seriously. Somehow the end of our voyage didn't seem so far in the distance. Everyday seemed to bring us closer to our destiny. At our first meeting of the class on deck the following officers were elected: President, Arthur Poorbaughg vice-president, Kathleen Blank, secretary, Peggy Schrockg treasurer, Catherine Brady. In the midst of our voyage, Mary O'Brien abandoned ship. Another member, Gladys Peck, was transferred. Our main task was to begin raising money for a gift to our school and a farewell class trip. We pre- sented a play entitled Look Who's Here. On May 24th we took an active part in the Seniors' commencement exercises. We were hosts to them at the annual Junior-Senior Ban- quet on May 27th. In this manner we added another journal to our class history. We re- gretted the absence of our Senior classmates, but it was with a feeling of hope that we antici- pated our senior year. And now our senior voyage! True, there has been difficult work connected with our last year. With Mr. Emerick as our class advisor, we faced it boldly. Again two members left our crew, Martha Meyers and Bill Page. We elected the following class officers: President, Charles Felton, vice-president, Dalton Pile. Our other ofiicers remained the same. It was agreed by the class to visit the New York World's Fair, rather than Washington, D. C. This meant more work. Did this slacken our pace? It gave us more zeal. We conducted numerous rafiles, sold candy, lunches, and various confections at the noon hours. We held school picnics in the grove. Our class play, For Pete's Sake, was an entertaining success, as well as a financial one. So, although we go ashore to make our ways alone, we pledge our loyalty in spirit to our foundered craft that has made history in our lives. Although we are sad at leaving the pro- tection of Stonycreek, we are eager to travel forward in our lives of endeavor, to seek new heights, and to bring to our Alma Mater new glory. ...1 0-