Sharon High School - Mirror Yearbook (Sharon, PA)

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THE MIRROR cut as many men for the Varsity as did the Freshmen. The members who successfully aided the Varsity were Robert Kay, Victor Leffing-well and Paul Gibson. In basket ball and base ball they were very active. The girls also showed their spirit when they enlisted for the girls’ basket ball team. Rut only one member was successful in landing a berth. This was Roneita Canon—a star in every way. It was by her excellent playing that the team made such a splendid showing. She not only contributed her valuable services in the Freshman year, but also for the three following years. At the latter part of the year the three divisions united and adopted a motto, which is still retained by the regiment. The motto is: “Impossible Is Un-American.” Thus with all these adventures the Freshman year came to a close. Sophomore Year. After three months of enjoyable vacation, they were again called back for active service. Nearly every member attained promotion and was now called a Sophomore. Their quarters were no longer at Penn Avenue, but at the barracks on Water Street. They were the largest Sophomore class up to that time. On account of being very active in the Freshman year the Sophomores were looked upon with much respect. During the summer vacation Commander-in-Chief Gamble sent scouts all over the United States to find a General to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Attorney Ira R. McNeal as Principal of the High School. The scouts certainly accomplished some feat when they discovered such an able leader as Prof. P. A. Jones. He was found commanding a force at Martins Ferry, Ohio. Without loss of time, commander-in-chief Gamble quickly sent for this able leader. He took command of his forces in September, 1914, and has ever since filled this high position in a most satisfactory and capable manner. As the Sophomore year advanced many members again distinguished themselves by taking part in athletics. The following represented our class in addition to those of the Freshmen year: A. Fornof, Howard Harris and Norman Hoelzle. The fighting spirit was again evidenced in the Sophomore year. They fought ,hard in athletics, studies and one member even went as far as to fight with one of the Captains. In order to have the recruits more closely united they found it necessary to elect a leader and associates. After permission was received, Victor Leffingwell was elected President and Roneita Canon and Margaret Rrainard his cabinet aids. They kept all the recruits well united and also carried on other affairs in a very capable and satisfactory manner. Twenty-three

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THE MIRROR The Class Histo of 1917 In September, 1913, the city of Sharon called to its service as a necessary measure its youthful citizens. The purpose of this call was to increase their knowledge and wisdom and to further protect the city from a wave of illiteracy. A hundred and thirty youthful patriots joyfuly responded. This was the largest number which had been enrolled up to this time. These young recruits werem ustered into service in the barracks on Penn Avenue. The commander-in-chief of the forces was Prof. W. I). Gamble. On account of the large number, this force had to he divided into three regiments, called A, B, and C. Prof. Canon had main charge of these three forces hut was nobly assisted by Miss Boyce who headed the “B” division and Miss Boyle who headed the “C” division. After everything was arranged, the work of drilling began. Cap-lain Canon instructed in Physical eGography; Captain Boyce in English, and Captain Boyle in German. The Captains of the youthful recruits certainly became startled at the way they grasped the studies. Each one tried to beat the other and that is what brought success lo their class. The month of October found the Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors united in order to make the so-called “Freshmen” take their medicine. They did not realize what a task they had undertaken, but their jealousy caused them to unite against the Presides. It wasn’t long before the Presides had found out that they were supposed to accept green and yellow as their colors. This they refused to do. Under the able leadership of Sergeant Robert Kay, a husky youth from South Carolina, the Freshmen held a meeting and decided to come to their camp decorated in red and white. On the following morning many streets and sidewalks were covered with red and white paint, and all the'recruits were arrayed with the same colors. The other three forces boldly attacked the Freshmen on the battlefield at State and Chestnut Streets and for fully a half hour the battle raged without either side gaining a victory. At last the invading forces began to retreat to their barracks on Water Street, and the youthful Freshmen joyfully went back to their camp. After the roll call every one of the brave Freshmen was found to be present, but instead of being decorated with red and white colors proudly carried black eyes, scratched faces and some were minus several teeth. But everyone was cheerful and gay, and everyone of them showed his fighting spirit not only in this fight, but all year in his studies. About the middle of October the athletic season had its opening. Foot ball recruits were called for. In this affair the plucky Freshmen also showed their spirit. No regiment up to this time had ever turned Twenty-two

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THE MIRROR The first half of the term of enlistment came to a close as the Sophomore year ended, and everybody was again dismissed for the summer vacation. The Junior Year. After waiting patiently, the Junior term arrived. Every one again returned to serve and protect his city from the wave of illiteracy. The drilling this year became more difficult but each one held to his fighting spirit and faithfully worked as hard as he had the two preceding years. The knowledge of every member was now increasing therefore raising the standard of scholarship. The time had now come when new officers were to be elected for the coming year. And in order to stick by their aim of high standards, they therefore elected a member who represented the famed class very nicely. This lad was Harold Hildebrand, a “Seven Footer.” Thus they continually raised the standards of the class. His cabinet aids were Clara Gamble and Catherine Brainard. During the Christmas vacation a scout from Avalon High school visited Sharon Hi’s camps and after holding an interview with Prof. Perley, urged him to resign and take command of the forces at Avalon High. This meant a big loss to the whole army as Captain Perley was a good and able leader. It was through his excellent drilling that the Seventeeners turned out such good athletes. But General Jones soon discovered another expert when he found Prof. Howard Boyd, a husky and very ambitious leader. He was drafted from Mercer High, where he had command of the forces. He is taking Captain Perley’s place in an excellent manner. His work in “Lab” is unsurpassed, turning liquids into solids much quicker than a magician could do. About the latter part of April, Farrell High issued a Challenge to Sharon for a dual debate. The Challenge was accepted and volunteers were called for. Again the Seventeeners showed their spirit, when out of eight debaters five were from that class. They were Josephine Roberts, Cecil Lurie, Harold Hildebrand and Ben and Reuben Sacharow. The schools shared honors equally, each team winning at its home town. The girls took no back seat and exhibited their spirit when under the leadership of Miss Brown they formed a Glee Club. Almost every girl of the Seventeeners joined it, and before the year was over successfully staged a Chinese Operetta. The summer months once more rolled around releasing everybody for the vacation. The Senior Year. During the three months of vacation things were turned upside down. Two of Cupid’s unerring darts struck and fatally wounded Miss Ruth Brown and Miss Price. They were taken away from the forces and safely bound by the ties of Matrimony. Twenty-four