Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

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DHDIGZWON From the time of entrance into Slatington High School we, of the class of 1947, have daily passed the fireman fountains This twelve foot iron fountain, erected by the Slatington Hose Co g!f2 at the angle of Main Street in front of the post office, remains a a landmark since 1910. The fountain was dedicated on April 25, 1th approorlate public ceremonies consist of a parade, music, and speeches hlch showed the high apprecin ation of this public glft by the volun teer firemen of the borough The statue represents the figure of a fireman with a lantern suspended ln ing oonfldingly on his left arm To gether, these symbolize in a most ex Dres ive manner vivllance and humanity two prominent characteristics of their protect ve association The ligure on the pedestal 1S now worn with age, but still stands stead fast at its Dost. Many years ago horses, pulling carts of slate, slowly climbed the Hain Street hill The teams of norses chose the site in front of the post Off1C6 as a resting place, It was for this reason, for both man and beast, that the separ ate proge tiny basins for running water were exec ed, Only one basin for man's use still remains: The globe of the lantern 15 red gla s which encloses an electric bulb. At one time, this bulb was lighted every night throughout the year, In the dark ness it hung as a beacon of assurance the community: To this fireman fountain, for feel lt is symbolic of the community a whole, we dedicate the Yearbook 1947. Long may lt continue to stand as guarding the lives of those who gaze upon lt. A UU . . C . J . . . 4 . . . . .L .H ' 1 '. s ' s ' ' . . . . to ' lllff A . A ' ' ' ' - ' we . . . . - . . . . as . Q ' ' of his right hand and a little child rest- vigilant.............ever watching and . ... U . A. 1 . . h S. X .o. . T- . K rg? i 1 . . U , . IQ X . r . X 2? , Jflm .Ryu ,. . . i , 6

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REFLEUIUUS An extension of thanks to all those who have made possible the publication of this book emerges from the Reflect- ions' Staff of l947. To Miss Steckel, Miss Mclnerny, and lks. Baker we expand acknowledgment for the guidance received throughout the development of the yearbook. editorial, make-up, and art staffs for compiling Rei'lecti ons, '47. Members of the class of '47: Carry with you into this wide domain the spirit of Slatington High School--its friendliness and good-will--and, when opening this book, never once cease to reflect warmth, cooperation, and know- Special Brank Dariels Orrin Fink Laura oeig r mulW1Kmm thanks is given to the DliORlAn SlPrF ledge received within its portals. ohirley Scheffler Editor in Chief Donald Kindt Vilson Vline abel lantz Barbara Miller Georgia Morris Patricia Steckel James Scheetz Dale Senmel Shirley Snyder PRGDUCTION Aallace 'innich Co Editor Jean Ulrich Irene Bauer Elsie Clauser John Dav es Betty Evans Doris erstermacher Blaine Jreen Narilvn Vink R chel Frey Jean Ham Betty Hamm Hope Kern ART Dorothy Hunsicker Marjorie Jone Fern h18tl6P nsther Manta Barbara Tiller Anna loyer Lorraine Owens Doris snyder Kermit Snyder Rob rt Rowl rds Hditor ir Chief Donald Kirdi James Tielman -1 UL! UUE ,,. 1 ' Charles Betzenberger Tilghman Cressman FACULTY Urs Baker is Nclrerney iss Steckel rq fn V YT! 75 IL X - - A , . -. - . .f l 1 ' ' ' V .x ff ' r ,S TW 2 , A . ... . . , ffl: W-QA' ' T T , I' ' - ' :VL ' - -A - ,. f . LA- Y1 1 A Q , i A .f -1 'L . If - - L 1 ' 'J ' ,- . i i 1 , ' A 3 v-1 - ,-. . N ,A L .Y . . ' ., . . . A 'ff o . 3 l 4.4 ' 1' . A L , I ggiifig Qin? HW .321215:::5?5:g2.I-'E'E'1'gig-Er? ...I V I -:gg:::5-5:-:4-2::g:- -:i:2'i R' - 1 . 1 ... .-... K I . .-:-:- F g., ., , ,.,. :-:-:f:f:Z?i-.i: H- I ' 'ffgiiiiffryf -'naw --:ffrf . . sea - 16 s 4 l s 1 1 ' .i-4 1 , 1 1

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