Sinking Spring High School - Imago Yearbook (Sinking Spring, PA)

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 §♦ ❖ « ► ■ - o» ' » I - 3 ❖ - WHAT AFTER GRADUATION ? » ❖ f 3 - £ ♦ £ £ £ f ■» £ - Ac the hands of the clock draw nearer to the tim? when they will chime the hour of cur departure frcm this high school, we are confronted by the problem “What after graduation? Although, before, we hud not considered it as seriously as we do now. we haJ always looked forward to the time when we wou d receive our diplomas and to the time when we would be thrown upon our own initiative. As most hi h rchool students do. we looked forward to the time when our public school career would come to an ''nd. Now. since the time draws nearer, we realize more fully the importance and the real value which lies in the individual's reaction to the problem What aft. r graduation? The solution of this problem lies entirely withir. the student’s determination and willingness to succeed. As we are cast forth into the wide universe, some of us will climb the ladder of success, siep by step: others will fall by the wayside. In this day and a°e I he world does not wait for the individual who fails to respond to opportunity's call and falls by the wayside. Someone else is patiently waiting for that same opportunity. I see two roads in the distance, leading in opposite directions. The one, the road to failure and degradation, is the easier to travel because it does not require as much effort as the other; the other road, the road to success and happiness, is a long, rugged, toilsome, and careworn road. At the end of the latter road, or the end of the rainbow (rainbow used according to an old proverb) there is a pet of gold waiting for each of us who traveled the road by ourselves. Why can't we. as Seniors starting out on a new adventure, find that road to success and climb the rugged rocks? Your Am step is your answer to the problem What after graduation? Whether you are planning to enter college, whether you are planning to enter a business school or whether you are planning to engage, immediately after graduation, in some sort of work, opportunity still knocks at your door. Your place in the world of tomorrow Is waiting for you. Before graduation, make up your mind what your definite goal in life is gorng to be. and. after graduaMon. strive earnestly to attain that goal. When failures come and cares and .roubles are cast ui»on your shoulder, don't give up! Bear your burdens, and as the years roll by. each burden will become lighter and aid you in meeting your misfortunes in the future. After graduation, don't build castles in the air and don’t be a day-dreamer. Make your dreams come true. Some day. when you have attained the highest success possible for you to attain, you will look back to the time of your graduation from high school; and in looking oack you will realize that your success lay in your decision and thoughtfulness on “What after graduation?” You will never regret the time you spent in considering your immediate life after graduation. Tills was the foundation of your success. Bernice D. Behrenshausen Class of 34 -V •O A A A A 4 4 4 4 A 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A •V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A •Q 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A 4 A 4 A 4

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Twenty Ninth Annual Commencement PROGRAM OPENING march - Field of Glory- Orchestra Zuneemk INVOCATION Rev Thomas W. Rhoads A SYMPOSIUM ON EDUCATION Salutatory - Education in Pennsylvania Prior to 1834 - Roberta Cassel Oration - The Fight for Free Public Schools Alfred W. Fl mish SELECTION - “Pilgrims Chorus” —from Tannhauser— Orchestra Wagner ORATION - A Century of Public Education Olive Geil VALEDICTORY - Changing Objectives in Education - Bernice D. Behrenshausen OVERTURE - ‘ Zion- OrcheStm Liszt COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS . “Effort Brings Success” Rev. Joseph SchuberU Pastor of the First Baptist Church. Downington, Pennsylvania SILVER OFFERING SELECTION - “Jolly Bandits” Orchestra Donizetti AWARDS AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Principal A. D. Steckel BENEDICTION .. Rtv. Thomas W. Rhoads MARCH - “West High” ....................... Orchestra Zamecnik CLASS PROPHECY — 1934 Our friends, we greet you on this night With an ever fond. How do! We’re pleased to have you In our sight -And when finished bid. Adieu! To you, the Members of our Class We present, - in full review: For when vs leave this school, alas! We must work for a living too. When one sweet chord of music sounds TTiough silent rests each key; Wc know Bernice’s life abounds With richness, joy and glee. When from a desk in the Science room Comes a teacher’s winning smile. It’s Olive Geil. who all too soon Closes Nature’s Book and mine. With hair all a frizzle-grizzle de dizzle-Why It’s Elsie Moyer. With electric curler and dryer-all assizzle She works as her own employer. AT YOUR SERVICE - Sir or madam. John Dickinson is my name. Wells need decorating. Let me at them! Expensive or cheap - it’s just the same. On magazine cover or on the screen The artist paints life’s soul; You know it’s Helen Lutz I mean. Known well from Pole to Pole. Figures never lie, but liars often figure Earl Hill sure knows his Math. Whether geometry, algebra or a sticker A fine eacher, Penn State hath. The Heavens, the Earth, the steam and the power I’ll explore them, every one. Above all scientists of the hour Is Daniel, - all victories won. A second Edison or Marconi we find In Bernard Deeds, hurrah! For he’s possessed of an electrical mind Two cheers for him. Rah! Rah I From a desk in the room of a large business fin An administration is making a name; Fair and honest - men will learn, TTs Albert of Wall Street fame. In Summer. Winter. Fall or Spring A blonde haired dress designer - You'll find Roberta always in TO make young Iadie3 look finer. From the strings of a young man’s violin Flow tjie tones of a master’s soul; Tlie Metropolitan Opera House will bring Alfred Flemish to his goal.. Nov the scene must close on the lives of those You have heard me prophesy. For the Friend who knows will ne’er expose Their faults, tell up on High. So why should I? PROPHECY OF MARIE LUTZ Deal Friends, to you in language fine I bring a message true; For who can doubt that in this line We always think of you Marie has done so nobly well She has our special praise; It is my duty now to dwell Upon her future days. Behind her desk as somebody’s sienog. She labors well all day; She is an essential part of a cog. That turns the wheels of industry. Click, click, click, go the typewriter keys All in a measured rhythm; Her efficient manager always sees Her work as a noble mission. Good luck. Marie! and thanks to you For the words that you have written; And though our words for you be few We know you’ll win the ribbon.

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Front Rcu:- Left to Right:—Robert Epler. Paul Weber, Grace Mogel. Thelma Bickel. June Moyer. Louise Moyer, Ruth SweSmler, James Mosteller, Ralph Zechnian. Victor Weidman. Back Row:—Robert Ilafer, Alfred Flamish Walter Flamish, Norman Hartman. Paul Hafer. At Piano—Miss Ruth Kilhefner, Director; Beatrice Behrens hausen, Roberta Cassel, Accompanists. ORCHESTRA Accompanists. Bernice Behrenshauscn. Roberta Cassel; Firsi Violins. Alfred Flamish, Robert Hafer, Marilouise Freeman; Drums, (snare) Paul Weber, (bass) Robert Epler. (cymbals) Arthur Long; Saxa- CLASS WILL Last Will and TestamentWe. the Class of 1931 of the Sinking Spring High School of the borough of Sinking Spring, State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare thi» our last will and testament in manner and forms as follows: First:— We direct that all our just debts and funeral expenses b? paid as soon after our departure as conveniently may be done. Second:— We give .;nd bequeth to the Junior class of the Sinking Spring High School our creative genius and our intellectual ingenuity. Third:— We give and bequeth to Sinking Spring High School our initiative and changeable emotions. Fourth:— Earl Hill, the husky rosy cheekec mathematician bequeaths to Richard Sharman his sport3 managing ability, size, weight, and everything. Fifth:— Helen Lutz, the secretary of our class, wishes 10 bequeath to Norman Hartman, her art and sketching ability. Sixth:— Alfred Flamish, the boisterous influential character of our class, wishes to bequeath to Robert Hafer, hts talent in playing the violin and comedy role acting. Seventh:— John Dickinrcn. the know-all wise cracker, wants to bequeath to Lillian Balthaser his talent in singing. Eighth:— Roberta Cassel, the quiet and agreeable blonde. phones. Norman Hartman. Paul H i'er; Trumpet. Victor Weidman. Ralph Zechman; Trombone. James Mosteller; Mandolins, Louise Moyer. June Moyer. Ruth Sweimlcr; Banjo. Thelma Bickel; Bells, Grace Mogel; Director. Miss Ruth Kilhefner. wishes to give and bequeath to George Beyerle her musical talent as a pianist. Ninth:— Bernard Deeds, the radio and electrical wizard, wishes to give and bequeath to Paul Weber his electrical notions. Tenth:— Bernice Behrenshausen. the most intellectual student in our class, wishes to give and bequeath to Elmer Graeff her outstanding scholastic ability. Eleventh:— Elsie Meta Moyer, the flashy little beautician, wishes to bequeath to Thelma Stover her make up and cosmetic ability. Twelth:— Albei t WarWuft. the president of our class, wishes to give and bequeath to Walter Flamish his athletic ability and grandstand art. Th rteenth:— Marie Lutz, the home-like business student cf our class wishes to give some of her surplus fat to Mori-louise Freeman. Fourteenth:— Olive Geil, the loud speaker of the class, wishes to bequeath to Margery Cassel her ability as a talkative person with a wide range of vocabulary. Fifteenth and lastly: I. Daniel Dunkelberger, the best man in the eloss. wishes to bequeath to Victor Weidman my robust and dynamic actions. In witness whereof we have here to subscribed our name and affixed our seal this the twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty Four. Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the Class of 1934 of the Sinking Spring High School.