South Union High School - Eagle Yearbook (Uniontown, PA)

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-0- -0- T H E E A G L E -o- -0- Class Prophecy In a lonely, secluded little village, lives a hermit. In the days of '49 in the Jazz Age, it is scarcely believable that such a place as Terry could be found. But nevertheless, -in the southern part of Colorado, this little village exists. This hermit is somewhat different from hermits we read about in story books. He is in colleague with a band of men who wish to secure the valuable deeds to two of the best ranchesin Colorado. In a cloud of dust, a man of medium height and weight appears on a black horse followed by several others. He, who is apparently the leader of this disreputable band, dismounts, and, throwing the reins over the horse's head, goes on a run to the hermit's residence. Herman Fritsch, a nice job you have made of things. If you were not so bashful you might be of some value. When you saw Miss Grigsby you just deliberately walked off as if she were a saint. Now see here, you might as well throw off that bashful veil and get down to business. You know since we got Mayor Reade Crossland in oiiice, you have proven to be a Real Hermit. What do you propose to dog quit the gang or stay and do your duty? I intend to go straight, from now on, regardless of what you say. When we were all in South Union High School, we were all happy and played the game fairly, you know that, Moore, now why do you wish to defraud our two old schoolmates, anyway ? Oh, he is as yellow as that bird in the cage, said Juli, another mem- ber of the gang. With those harsh words spoken, the four men left Fritsch and went back to their rendezvous in the hills. Herman walked down the street to a little hot dog stand to buy his lunch. My, Fritzie, you look sick today, exclaimed Gentile, what's up ?n Oh, nothing, sighed Herman. After he had finished his lunch, he went back to his little shack and took up his work with a deep, mournful groan. The two ranches previously spoken of were owned by the former Ber- tha Grigsby and The Kid of the good old class of twenty-seven from S. U. H. S. The foreman of the Bar X ranch, John Markovich, was a very artistic lad, and of course was very fond of painting the landscape on the sides o buildings. On this particular morning, however, he was being ridicule: by his men about the previous night, when he had been seen at the other ranch. ' I hear that Wilma Koontz is visiting 'The Kid's Ranch' for her health. Is that true, Johnnie ? said Gertie, husband of the owner. Ch, shut up and get to work. A fellow can't go ten yards off this old place unless some of you soreheads have something to say about it. After the Bar X boys had satisfied their conscience by kidding their admired foreman, each went to his own particular task. The Black Horse Troop had taken a heavy toll the last time they had raided the ranch, and g Page Thirty-One

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-0- -0- THE EAGLE -o- -o- to show their social spirit for we held many parties, each of which proved successful. The Basketball team was well represented by the Junior class. Four members were on the Varsity team and the subs consisted largely of Juniors. Six members of our class were also on the Football team. At the close of the term the Junior class gave the Seniors a banquet at the Union- town Country Club. Back in school again after a very enjoyable vacation. But who are we now? Seniors! How happy we are to know that we have reached the last rung of the ladder. Being very eager to start our work, we began by or- ganizing our class. The following officers were elected: President, Samuel Pearsallg Vice-President, Donald Yaugherg Secretary, Ruth Kennedy, Treasurer, Bertha Grigsby., We began our social activities by having a Weiner Roast, September 18, at Thompsons Grove and continued to be social throughout the year. The Senior Class showed great strength in the sports. Samuel Pearsall managed' the Varsity basketball squad and the following members played: Edward King, John Broglia, William Hoak, John Juli, John Snyder and Captain Paycheck. The Girls team, managed by Bertha Grigsby, also made a good showing and boasted of the following members: Lotta Mae Hansel, Mae McLaughlin and Sara Frankhouser. Other Seniors who made the football squad were Captain King, John Snyder, John Broglia, John Marko- Vich, William. Hoak, Samuel Pearsall John Juli and Herbert Franks. The members from our Class on the Eagle Staff of 1926-27 were Sara Dawson, Editor-in-chief, Ruth Kennedy, John Broglia, Wilma Koontz, Samuel Pearsall, Herbert Franks, Business Manager, John Snyder, Esther O'Neal and Kathryn Fowler won second place in the Fayette County Read- ing and Music Contests respectively last year, and in the Commercial Con- test, two second places in Shorthand I and Typewriting I were won by Sara Dawson, a second place in Bookkeeping II was won by John Markovich. Before leaving these great halls of learning of Dear Old South Union, in which we labored, we wish to thank our Principal and Faculty for the services they rendered us, for we realize that if it had not been for them we would still be 'Freshmen. The Class of 1927 bids you Adieu. Anna Dymond '27. Page Thirty

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-0- -0- T H E E A G L E -0- -0- as a result, the boys had more than enough work on their hands. John, saddle Ajax and bring him up the driveway, said the graceful young boss as she walked out to the corral. Dora and I are going over to The Kid's to plan our trip East to attend to some serious business. All right, Mrs. Livingston, but be careful. Oh, Johnnie, you always were SO careful about me. You can't blame meg you know that I always loved- Stop! If you persist in such talk, I shall put Carson Schnatterly in your place and fire you. Please, John, don't mention it again. You know I simply can't endure it. Then you care? broke in the hopeful Johnnie. Yes, The girl, maddened with a hopeless love, raced furiously to the Dia- mond P ranch. The plans for the trip were made and in three daysthe four former schoolmates, Bertha, Dora, Pearl and Grace, left to visit in Philadelphia, Detroit, Pittsburgh New York City, and their own little city, Uniontown. Of course, this was not exactly a pleasure trip but a business trip as well. The first place visited was Detroit. While there, the four girls were guests of the Piovarchy sisters. Pauline had a grandioso beauty parlorg one that would make the people in the little town of Terry look at with ecstacy. That was Pauline's but what of Millie? Well now, that is a diiierent story. It is barely believable, but she was dancing in one of the large theatres in Detroit. The world knows of her as a dancer who had yet to be surpassed! That night, when the girls went to the theatre, they saw not only the great dancer, but also their old friends, Herbert Franks and Kathryn Fow- ler, who had just won first place in the world's mjusic contest for clarinet and piano, respectively. Herbert and Kathryn, gasped Grace, is it possible? 0 N Why, silly, of course. They have traveled the world over, said Dora ' eal. The manager of the troupe announced the closing number, a dramatic reading by Esther O'Neal Young. Great was that reading! Breathlessly the great audience sat While she recited. Ah, could she ever be excelled? My sister is also great, exclaimed Dora, pride written all over her face. Quite true, answered Pauline. Onward went the little party of four to Philadelphia where they were the guests at the hotel of the Snyder Sz Pearsall, Inc. Seems as though we have Lady Luck with us, said Pearl one even- ing. Here we are in this wonderful hotel managed by two of our school- mates, Samuel Pearsall and John Snyder. Isn't that just fine? ,. Q That night great news spread rapidly throughout the whole United States: President Harold Dewalt, in great measures, had declared wafr on China! This was to be the greatest war that was ever to go down in History. All the fighting was to be in the air, with gaseous poisons that would annihilate the people in an entire city. Oh, great would be this war! Sara Dawson, the Lady-Governor of Pennsylvania, had tried her best to bring about a propitiation, but all Qin vain. -' It might be well to state that Miss Koontz had remained as vice-gerent during the absence of Miss McClelland. Early the next morning, amid Page Thirty-Two