South Lebanon High School - Ionian Yearbook (Iona, PA)

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CAM poem As we were groping for the road of life, VVe came upon a path which led away Into a distant land that lay beyond. It beckoned us and called us from our play. We followed, and at first it seemed quite hard, We wandered into growth or underbrushg We sometimes fell and stumbled over rocks, And 'tho we kept our pace, we did not rush. While on the way, we ofttimes came upon Some lovely thing of joy, of hope, or cheer That filled our hearts and minds with courage new And helped us put away all doubt and fear. 'Twas thus the class of ,41 pushed far, Striving and struggling on to wing ah, yes, But some have touched the goal for which they strove And some have even tasted of success. Since we have reached the end of that one path, There dawns for us a new, exciting day. And as we scan the countryside of life, We Hnd new paths to lead us far away. 60

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O52 6ll'l0I'l JQQIOJ G62 HE class of 1941, in 1938, looked for- ward eagerly to their entrance to the magnifi- cent new high school building. The seniors and juniors were as delighted as the sopho- mores at the beginning of the new term. No more half-day sessions to hinder the pupils and teachers, but a full-day's schedule to be enjoyed by all. The facilities offered by the school greatly exceeded those of the old high school building. As time wore on, however, the pupils de- sired to improve and add to the opportunities of the school. The Student Senate made many efforts to serve the school by putting on drives for various improvements. During the 1939- 1940 term, the Senate, with the cooperation of the students and faculty, bought mirrors and soap containers for all the lavatories. The class of 1939 gave the school the Fine electric scoreboard, a useful device during the basketball season. In the beginning of the 1939-1940 term Lebanon High School organized a power- sewing department for the girls who desired to pursue textile work in the future and employed Mrs. Darkes as instructor. Many forward steps were taken during the past three years to increase the recreational opportunities for Lebanon High students. In 1939 an archery club was formed, open to any students who desired to join. The gym was equipped with an amplifying system during the same year. This provided music for noon- day activities. Miss Leese and Mr. Spangler, the physical education instructors, introduced new and diverting forms of play. During the 1939- 1940 school year equipment for badminton, tennis, and shufileboard was bought and in- stalled. Intramural sport groups were subse- quently organized. The following year bowl- ing and golf were included in the list of gym- nastic activities. The industrial department of the high school, under Mr. Harbold, supervisor, has been a great asset to our school. In this de- partment the boys who desire to learn auto- motive maintenance, die and tool-making, and drafting are given opportunity to do so. Improvements have been made in the boys' shops during the past three years, and this department has been very beneficial to those enrolled in it. Lebanon High School may point to its achievements and its ability to keep pace with the present-day educational trends.

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