Sparta High School - Spartan Yearbook (Spartansburg, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1950 volume:

-.,. 264, ' U if . 4. WE, bf kill I.,, zfffm if fr - S15 . ' If f .Ag f 'nf -Q? V 1-' ,in ,A.' ,Rr Q -1 V . r '-A . Ln sf- -5 -gl, :gf -.1 'YA:'A.f 4 S. -A -s k .5I.. '-f 4 . 1'i , .1 ff' 'A 'x. THE CLASS OF 1950 ' Presents The 1950 Spartan Spartansburg Vocational High School Spartansbizrg, Penna. Table of Contents Dedication -- Appreciation -- Sponsors -- Boosters ........ Year Book Staff --- School Board .... Faculty ..... Bus Drivers ...... Cooks and Janitors --- Seniors .............. --- Senior Class History --- Senior Who's VVho --- Senior Class VVill ..... Senior Baby Pictures --- juniors ............. junior Class History --- Junior Who's VVho --- Sophornores ............. Sophomore Class History .... Freshmen ....... ....... ...........--- Grades .... ---- B asketball ........... -- Athletic Association .... Cheerleaders ................. Future Farmers oi America ..... Future Hornemakers of America --- Latin Club ................... Safety Patrol .... Dramatics .... School Calendar --- -- Snapshots ..... -2- -- Page ------- Page --- Pages 6, 7, ------ Page --- Page --- Page --- Page --- Page -------- Page Pages 19, 20, --------- Page ---- Page --- Page --- Page ---- Page --- Page --- Page --- Page --- Page Page Pages 39, 40, 41, -- Pages 44, 45, --------- Page --- Page --- Page --- Page --- Page ---,--- Page ------ Pages 57, Pages 60, 6l, 62, ---,- Pages 66, Alma Mater Our strong ties cannot be broken Formed in Sparta-High, Far surpassing Wealth unspoken, Sealed by friendship's ties. Chorus: Hail to Sparta, Alma Mater, Tender, fair and true, Grateful we With love unfailing, All our vows renew. All the days vvelve been together, Fondly we recall, Days of fair and stormy weather, Thou hast glacldened all. Years may dim our recollection, Time its change may bring, Still thy name in fond affection, Evermore we sing. -3. Dedication To our Parents, in recognition of their years of patient toil and sacrifice to provide for us the opportunity of a high school education, we, the class of 1950, lovingly dedicate THE SPARTAN. -4- Appreciahon To the people of Spartansburg and vicinity in appreciation for their splendid support of Sparta Vocational High School and the SPARTAN, we, the Class of 1950, express our sincere gratitude. We highly esteem their co-operative spirit in supporting our new sponsor system which we are using this year in place of the advertising system. It is through the support given by these sponsors that We are able to publish the SPARTAN. -5- Sponsors SPARTANSBURG, PA ARTHUR SCOUTEN Sz SON AUCTIONEER BROWN AUTO SALES CHARLES TQRREY, MQRTICIAN CLICKETTS OLD PEOPLES HOME DEIMERS ESSO STATION D. V. HUTCHINSOINVS SAWMILL ELLIS KENDALL SERVICE STATION GUIGNONIS ATLANTIC STATION GUY M. FISH, FORD, JOHN DEERE HARRY FIRTH, LIVESTOCK, COAL, HAY I-IOHOL'S RESTAURANT IEAN'S PLASTIC SHOP KINNEY'S GROCERY MCCRAY'S GARAGE, CHEVROLET MORRIS HARDWARE MRS. MARGARET CROSBY STANLEY BRUSH DEMONSTRATOR NATION WIDE STORE OSMO TANNING sl MFG. CO. P. J. WILSTED GROCERY PLATTTS FEED MILL POTTER'S LUMBER CO. RED sz WHITE GROCERY REX STILL, BARBER SHERWOOD'S GENERAL STORE SMITTYIS DAIRY BAR SPARTANSBURG CO-OP. G. L. F. STRANAHAN BROTHERS TED HUTCHINSONIS SAWMILL TWI-LIGHT INN WEBBER'S GARAGE CORRY, PA. AJAX IRON WORKS ALL-WAY ELECTRIC CO. AL'S CLOTHING SHOP A al P SUPERMARKET BARACKS HOME FURNITURE STORE BARNES AND CARRIG FOOTWEAR BARNIES FIRESTONE STORE BARSTORFF AND FITCH PLYMOUTH Sz 'DE SOT0 BEAS RESTAURANT GUY W. BENNINK, FARM INSURANCE BRACKEN 81 KEATING FUNERAL HOME BROOKS STUDIO ' CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK CLARENCE VVALLACE CHRYSLER Sz PLYMOUTH GARAGE CONNIES DELICATESSEN CORRY DINOR CORRY EVENING JOURNAL CORRY-JAMESTOWN MFG. CORRY LOCKER SERVICE CORRY SUPPLY S1 EQUIPMENT CO. CORRY WALLPAPER az PAINT CO. DE JEAN 81 COCHRAN BARBER SHOP E. E. GUIGNON HARDWARE FAIR STORE, MEN'S CLOTHING I FIRESTONE STORE FLORADORA FLOWER SHOP FRANZ FUNITURE 31 APPLIANCE F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. G. C. MURPHY CO. GENERAL PRINTING AND OFFICE SUPPLY CO. Sponsors GIFT SHOP G. L. F, FEEDMILL IIAMMOND'S JEVVELRY HAMMOND'S LUMBER COAL Kz BUILDERS' SUPPLIES I-IEALY'S PHOTO SHOP HEIMAN'S DIAMONDS, WATCHES, AND SILVERWARE I-IICKS BARBER SHOP JOHNSON BROS. INTERNATIONAL DEALERS KINNEY 81 SPIESMAN KIPS BAR LITZ THE KEY MAN MABELS SHOPPE MARTINS MOTOR SALES MCCRAYS BARBER SHOP MCINNES STEEL CO. MCINTRYS INTERIOR DECORATING MEERDINKS FURNITURE STORE NASTS LADIES SHOP NATIONAL BANK OF CORRY RALPH OBERT, GENERAL INSURANCE PAT.TERSON PHOTO PRODUCTS - PAUL'S HARDVVARE PAUL'S MEN, WEAR PENNSYLVANIA GAS CO. PHILLIPS JEWELRY POWELL LOAN B1 FINANCE CO. RAYMONDS MFG. CO. REX THEATRE RITZ RESTAURANT ROOTS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE ROOTS SPORTS SHOP ROSSBACKER INSURANCE SMITH'S BEAUTY STUDIO SPROVERI BARBER SHOP STEWART HAT SHOP SUPERIOR DRY CLEANING TAYLOR'S KEEP-SAKE DIAMONDS TEXAS LUNCH VVESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE WIGGERYS GARAGE OLDSMOBILE DEALER I VVILCOX'S DECORATORS YVILLIAM I-I. THOMPSON LUMBER PRODUCTS LeROY WILCOX SANITARY SPECIALTIES W. W. WATERHOUSE BUICK Sz PONTIAC UNION CITY, PA. CARLSON B1 WALFORD CONSUMERS OIL CO. DR. EARL S. PICKUPXVETERINARIAN JEWEL BOX KENDALL STATION KIMMY 81 BAMBACH OLIVER 81 NEW HOLLAND MCGILLS DRESS SHOP MIDDLETON HARDWARE MULLEN BUILDING SUPPLY NATIONAL BANK OF UNION CITY PAUL M. SHREVE TEXACO STATION RAYMOND SHADE Sz SON KENDALL STATION TREATS MEN'S VVEAR UNION CITY DINOR VVAGMAN'S 5 81 IO W. J. BISBEE B1 SON FARMALL EQUIPMENT Sponsors TITUSVILLE, PA. ALIC PORTER,S CITIES SERVICE A az P SUPER MARKET C. C. MITCHELL INSURANCE COEURN BAKERY C. L. SHOPENE JEWELER COCA COLA ROTTLINO CO. RALPH COHEN DICICS RESTAURANT D. L. BOWEN DONALDSON FARM SUPPLY DUNN STATIONARY az SUPPLY EMMA EOSTWICH BEAUTY PARLOR FISHER AEYOUNC BUILDING SUPPLIES G. C. MURPHY CO. X TITUSVILLE'S FRIENDLY STORE HARRY GRAVES BARBER SHOP HASBROUCK AUTO PARTS HOME APPLIANCE ISALY'S FINE FOODS I. L. LOCKE IEWELER JEANETTE'S WOMENAS WEAR A 5. H. RADACK Sz CO. CITIES SERVICE DIST. KALAMAZOO SALES Sz SERVICE KELLY'S LUMBER KEYSTONE OFFICE SUPPLY LEE COATES 81 SON CHEVROLET E OLDSMOBILE LUTON'S BODY SHOP MARTINS MARKET MAY,S BEAUTY SHOP MAYTAG APPLIANCE CENTER MCCANDREW DRUG STORES McKLVEEN'S FURNITURE STORE McNIERNEY'S MUSIC SHOP MURDOCH'S FLOWER SHOP PENNSYLVANIA REFINING CO. PAUL M. EDGAR, JEWELRY PENN DRESS SHOPPE ROBINSON'S WALL PAPER CO. ROWE'S FLOWER SHOP SCHIEWE STORE SECOND NATIONAL BANK STROUSE sl P,ENSON'S MENAS WEAR TEIG Sz CO., FURNITURE 81 JEWELRY THE DINOR TITUSVILLE TRUST CO. UNITED HARDWARE Sz SUPPLY CO. VVASHINGTON LUNCH WILLIAMS 81 HOMAN LADIES, WEAR WILLIS E. FERTIG CENTERVILLE, PA. CEINTERVILLE G. L. F. COYLES GARAGE EARL SOUTHALL HARDWARE MCBRIDE RED 8z VVHITE MERTON'S GENERAL MERCHANDISE LARSON,S REFRIGERATION SALES Sz SERVICE NOZLING GROCERY RICEVILLE, PA. STERLING SERVICE STATION TRACY BOTTLED GAS ERIE, PA. FIRCH BAKING CO. SANIDA DAIRY PRODUCTS MEADVILLE, PA. HARLEY D. CARPENTER ELECTRIC SERVICE THE CRAWFORD STORE DRY GOODS R051 Cgates Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rasey Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Abraham Mr. and Mrs. john C. Albers Mr. and Mrs. William Allen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Alsdorf Mrs. Baumgrotz Mr. and Mrs. K Arden Bennett Mr and Mrs Earl Beirworth Mr and Mrs. Cameron Blakeslee Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Blakeslee Mr and Mrs. George Bryant Mr and Mrs. Robert Bunce Mr and Mrs. Jack R. Clark Mr Mr . and Mrs. john Cook Mrs. Lelia Cook Mrs. Minnie Cook Mr. and Mrs Perry Cox Mr and Mrs. Ray Crosby Mr and Mrs. Roy Dalrymple Mr. and Mrs jesse Dooher Mr and Mrs P. J. Dooher M.: and Mrs. W. E. Dunlap Mr and Mrs Ray Ehrhart Mr and Mrs C. H. Fairchild Mr. Roy Farqhueson Mr. and Mrs. Frank Firth, jr. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fralick Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Fuller Mr and Mrs. James R. Glenn Mrs. Eva Golden Mr. and Mrs. Good Mr. and Mrs. jesse Goodwill Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gould Mr. and Mrs. Carl Greer Rev. and Mrs. Leroy Harris Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hebets Mrs. Sarah Hines Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hunibert Mrs. Mabel Isthman Mr. and Mrs. Lynford jackson Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lindsey Cheryl D. Lithgow' Mr. and Mrs. Ralph MacAnich and Suzanne Mr. and Mrs. Chris Maker Mr. and Mrs. john Markley Ralph Martin Mrs. R. B. Maynard Mr. and Mrs. VValter Mays Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McCray Dolores McDannell Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller and Family Miss Freda Morris Miss Lucy Morris Miss Margaret Morris Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morris A Boosters -9- Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Morton Mr. and Mrs. james A. Murray Mr. and Mrs. joe Nadonley Mr. and Mrs. Dave Newman Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nichols Mr and Mrs. Phillip I. Northrop Mr. and Mrs. Charles Obert Mrs. I. D. Obert Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Orvic Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Patchen Nellie Pattison Mr. and Mrs. George Pfusch Ava Riphenbaric Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rittenhouse and Family Arlene Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Austin Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Rogers George Rogers Mrs. lsabelle Rose Mr. and Mrs. Ion Rose Mrs. Ivey Salmon Mrs. Fern H. Sayre Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Scarem Mr and Mrs. Elbert Scouten Mr and Mrs. Guy Scouten Mr and Mrs. Paul Scouten Mr and Mrs. William Scouten Mr and Mrs. Paul Shambaugh Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sherlock Mr and Mrs. G. H. Shreve Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Skiff Mr. and Mrs. Clint Smith Mrs. Florence Snapp Mr and Mrs. Homer Snapp Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Snapp Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stanbro and Family Eddie Staskiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Steadman Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Stockton Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stoltzfus Mrs. Opal Straite Mrs. Ella Sturdevant Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stutzman Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stutzman Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tillotson Rev. and Mrs. Oliver Thompson Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Troyer Mr and Mrs. Williarn Vanderhooi Mr. and Mrs. Rexford VanTassel and Son Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Waid Mr. and Mrs. Willard Walton Mr. and Mrs. Willard Watson Mr and Mrs. Harland Weidner Mr. and Mrs. Charles VVetherbee Mr. and Mrs. Herman Winans Yearbook Staff Seated-Mary Ann Rittenhouse, VVi1nia Burlingame, Alta Ehrhart, Lucille Taylor, Carol Rogers, Joanne Shreve, Lavonne Mays. Standing-Gordon Fraliek, Mr. Babcock, Kieth Fralick, janet Rose, -lane Rose, Joan Tillotson, Donald jones, Laura Straite, Gene Vklebber, Marcella Stover, Gordon Brown, Ethel Brink. Faculty Advisor .............................. .... r Man Babcock Editor-in-Chief --- ........ Alta Ehrhart Assistant Editor .... ..... ' VVihna Burlingame Production Manager --- .... Mary Ann Rittenhouse Business Manager --- ........ Gordon Brown Sports Editor --- .... Donald jones Alumni Editor --- --- Joanne Shreve ClaSS Editor --- .......a.u.... Marcella Stover Typists ...... --- joan Tillotson, Laura Straite Photographer .... ............... G ene Webber 40- Administration 4 fam' i.V5 : 'J'--,wal ' -. l ,' .- WN.-3-g:3:5:2,2 -fr 1:-.. . - j .1zg55:51:ii. lxwz. , I iz ,.::r3f-:f-3755: 'N '-fda ziifiiwiiffffifiifi. --.....,,., . - gf' 3g.g:1:,-',: V , 0. A. V :EQ ,. ' H ' - ' ' .3 ' , ' fgf ff .Q A 3'-5ffEEfTf5, Q ' 'A - Q -fu 12525555 isEi555E55552i55E5Ei2E5E5Ei555E52EE552125 11 -- ,,.....,-,Q .., 4-:-:iii-e5i5E55E' 3? : v:.f:- 'fi 15:22 -EIS2f:1:'E 'E''f:1EI323:5EIE:5:1E1i2?:222252151515-' ' - ,- ' '513' ' :5egs:1- 1 ' 252555322 Wifi' ,15,gZ' 3 f5i i,fifQ?5EEE5iiJ5iE LJ, ixJi5f Smffdfii. . V,--,.:::Eb ,rl I X 1.::55iE5E..!E:g?5E3:g: 'Z 55s? 9kimf a ,, 55.7 lim 'yvfsyx iq 4 IfiifiiiiiiSE22E252555s5s2a252gs:g:g:g:::::1 1 1 : : i . I I Q I Q I 'j:j:m ::1 1:1i51S 5252252555525 1,z5iE'g2' s5a V 5 ,1: 1 ::::41. 1552? Eii iiiiiiififii F1114 ':2:Q:IZ::g1.:.I.f1f1'f'f2 fiT:3:'ifiE5E ' ' 1 i?i5f5iSEE5.'-Q E5E3Ei5E EQi'EEQiW2a fQfxEi44VfiQg? - 333:55 Eiiiiikii iE??5?Jf'imLfWi , :EEEQ 15 1 X 1- .,:,::S s 5553:g5g5:5 ffi fi: 225:55 iiiiiigwwgggggg sa E51i?5m :ww ' -. Esfff5f'fEg:i2 Q -11- School Board Seated-J. A. Murray, Supervising Principal, E. F. Firth, Secretary joint Board, Richard VVitmer, President, Fern Sayre, Treasurerg Mabel Isthman, Secretary Township Board, Standing-Neil Stranahan, Lyle Stranahan, james Glenn, Lynford Jackson. Marion Alsdorf, Vice President, Rexford Still. Absent-VVillard Tillotson, Ralph Blakeslee. Sparta is fortunate in having as members of the Board of School Directors outstanding citizens who accept their important responsibility. They devote their time and efforts without remuneration except the satis- faction that an effective school program has been maintained. Twelve years ago when the class of '50 started their education there were ZOO on the roll, and progressing thru school many more have followed, until now in 1950, there are 350 on the roll. Due to this fact, an addition to the school is very necessary. Recognizing this, the school board is planning an addition to the building in the near future. The student body and the faculty wish to express their thanks and appreciation to the Board of Directors for their willing co-operation and progressive attitude toward the cause of education. V -13- Faculty Front Row-Lucille Firth, 4th grade, Helen Hutchison, Home Economics, Elizabeth Bunce, Znd grade, Margaret Morris, Latin and English, Virginia VVells, lst grade, Csucceeded by Irene Edwards and Nellie Pattisonj. 2nd Row-Lucy Morris, Social Studies, Helen Morton, Physical Education, English, and Biology, Marie Pattison, 3rd grade, Mabelle Weidiier, 5th grade, Barbara Newman, 6th grade. Back Row-Peter Gall, Physical Education, Science, Henry Bailey, Voca- tional Agriculture, Alan Babcock, Physical Education, Mathematics, james Murray, Supervising Principal. Not included in picture-Marie Good, Music. -14- Bus Drivers Seated-Earl Roberts, Ivan Rose, Alvin Dyne Back IQOVV-P21111 lVICC1'Z:Ly, Clarence Nichols, Oliver Thompson -15- Cooks 62 fanjfors Roy Dalrymple, Custodiang Mrs. Ray Stutzman, jr., Assft. Cafeteria Cook Mrs. Ray Stutzman, Sr., Cafeteria Cookg jesse Goodwill, Custodian ..16- Seniors RW f W i Yu - S E N SUE ANN DORN Suzzy September 12 Basketball 2, Volleyball 45 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4. Model housekeeper . . . basketball fan . . . con- tagious giggle . . . loose jointed. ALTA EHRHART Annie March 26 Cheerleader 15 Athletic Ass'n. 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2, 3, 43 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 25 President 43 Junior Play, Senior Play, Yearbook Staff 3, 4. Neat as a pin . . . naaaavv-thing . . . competent . . . tall . . . dark . . . and wel-l-l tall. GORDON FRALICK Monkey September 23 Basketball 3, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 145 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4g Treasurer 45 Junior Play, Senior Play. Always a grin . . . likable disposition . . . Senior moneybags . . . enjoys laughing and getting a laugh. KEITH FRALICK The Wheel April 2 Cheerleader 2, 3, 45 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 33 Junior Play. Sparta's Sinatra . . . gentleman farmer . . flirtatious . . . unfortunate one-armed driver. -1Q.. PAUL BAKER Baker November 14 Basketball 1, 2, 33 Volleyball 2, 3, 43 Presi- dent 15 Junior Play, Senior Play, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Loquacious . . . mischievous . . . better late than never . . . why vve need game wardens. ETHEL BRINK Red January 25 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4g Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Senior Play. Petite . . . red head . . . Oil City fan . . wonderful seamstress . . . flighty. GORDON BROWN Boomer September 11 Basketball Manager 3, 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4g Athletic Ass'n. 2, Vice President 3, 434 Senior Play. Dependable . . . studious . . . confident . . speedy . . . never same car twice. CLARA BUNTING Bunny Rabbit April 7 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4. Reserved . . . Willing Worker . . . friendly smile . . . typical woman driver. I O R S S E N I CAROL ROGERS Babe August 25 Basketball 1, 2, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Latlin Club 2, 3, 4, Athletic Ass'n. 4, Junior Play. Queenie . . . ruffled coiffeur . . . ten hours of sleep a night . . . our chauffeur. JANE ROSE Twin November 6 Basketball 1, 2, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2. Dreamer . . . tempermental . . . active in sports . . . bookworm. JANET ROSE Twin November 6 Basketball 1, 2, Volleyball 2, 3, 45 Vice President 2, F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 2, 3, 4. Fluent talker . . . temlpermental . . . active in sports . . . bookworm. RUBY SHOEMAKER Rube September 23 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4. Moody . . . school comes second . . . aloof . . . never in a hurry. -20- DONALD JONES Ducky May 5 Basketball 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Athletic Ass'n. 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 1, President 2, 3, Yearbook Staff 4, Junior Play, Senior Play. Basketball mainstay . . . boisterous . . . domineering connoisseur of pickles . . . well groomed casanova. LAVONNE MAYS Vonny August 24 Basketball 1, 2, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Junior' Play, Senior Play. Friendly nature- . . . hard worker . . . Leo's dancing partner . . . sturdy basketballer. DONALD MCCRAY Didey August 10 Basketball 1, 2, 3, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Play. Speed demon . . . argumentative . . . fast talker avoids exertion. MARY ANN RITTENHOUSE Dimples January 5 F. H. A. 3, Safety Patrol 3, Latin Club 4, Yearbook Staff 4. Dimples . . . attracted by uniforms . . . tomboy . . . dark eyes . . . horticulturist. O R S he 1 I v 1 LUCILLE TAYLOR 1 June 25 F H A 4 Horse lover lean and lanky new comei speedy typist takes off eaily JOAN TILLOTSON Lund August 25 Basketball 1 2 Volleyball 1 2 3 4 F H A 2 3 4 Latin Club 2 3 4 Athletic Assn 3 Cheerleader 3 Junior Play Senior Play Yeaibook Staff 4 Attracts the oppo ite sex nonchalant songbud leadei of all ugprisings active in sports GENE WEBBER Paul Bzmycm October 11 F A 2 3 4 Secietaiy 3 Movie Pro Jectoi Opeiator 3 4 Yeaibook Staff 4 Mechanically minded qulet willing to help lofty LOWELL WEIDNER Fwckles September 17 A Oh that bankroll b shful that long low sleek noiseless Willys JOANNE SHREVE Shreve April 30 F. H. A. 2, 3, 45 Cheerleader 3, 45 Volley-5 ball5 Basketball 15 Secretary 45 Junior Playg Senior Play5 Yearbook Staff 4. Our versatile. cheerleader . . . rogiush . . . small and spicy . . . Just wild about Ducky. JOYCE SNAPP Joyce May November 25 F. H. A. 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 2, 3, 45 Junior Play. Clinging vine . . . Ichabod's slouch . . . Very friendly- . . . huge appetite. MARCELLA STOVER Mar October 7 Basketball 1, 25 Volleyball 45 F. H. A. 2, 3, 45 Athletic Ass'n. 45 Senior Play. Musically minded . . . short and sweet . . . quiet. LAURA STRAITE Wee Wee December 19 F. H. A. 45 Latin Club 2, 3, 45 Senior Playg Yearbook Staff. Dependable . . . worth knowing . . . earnest . . short and rotund. 21 - S E N I O R S - C'l F. . ., , 5 ' ' 5 ' - F. F. .1, 2, 3,4. Senior Class History 'Twas in the fall of old Hforty-fiVe,', Our freshman class began to jive. Twenty-eight on the roll, with the girls in the lead The boys were outnumbered, and much in need. A l-lallowe'en party with games old and new, Truth and consl, cootie, and post office too. 'Tis said that last game was enjoyed very much. Especially by peekers like Bub and Hutch. Next party was Christmas, and oh what a riot! We ate so much chili, We all had to diet. Remember that quaint little game, Let ,Er Fly ?', On Valentines Day it brought many a sigh. At Fralicks we said our farewell toast, In the form of a jolly Weiner roast. Now we were sophomores . . . Give us a hand. We gifted the fair with a prospering stand. All joined in to help in this pleasure, We came out on top and so did our treasure. The usual holiday parties were had, And parting that spring was very sad. Summer vacation had seemed very gay, But back to the homeport we came for a stay. That year at the fair we took prizes galore! Our float, our display, and even more. Now for some fun . . . Hurrayl Hurrayl We picked out a comical junior Play. It took us back to 'itham thar hills, With lots of ignorant, innocent spills. This is the story of our past, VVe're seniors now '... At last, At last. By joan Tillotson -22- ALAN BABCOCK Senior Advisor Senior Whois Who Paul Baker-Biggest Prevaricator Ethel Brink-Baby ofthe Class Gordon Brown-Most Business Like Clara Bunting-Quietest Sue Ann Dorn-Class Blusher Alta Ehrhart-Neatest Gordon Fralick-Class Joker Keith Fralick-Class Crooner Donald Jones-Best Athlete Lavonne Mays-Class Comedian Donald McCray-Most Argumentative Mary Ann Rittenhouse-Tomboy Carol Rogers-Sleepiest Jane Rose-Bossiest Janet Rose-Soberest Ruby Shoemaker-Best Seamstress Joanne Shreve-Sweet as Honey Joyce Snapp-Slimmest Marcella Stover-Lovergirl Laura Straite-Shortest Lucille Taylor-Jack of all Trades Joan Tillotson-Most Devilish Gene Webber-Tallest Lowell Weidner-Lavonne's Romeo CLA.SS SONG 'Tm Forever Blowing Bubblesn CLASS COLORS Maroon and Gray Y JAMES A. MURRA Supervising Principal Senior Class VW!! Paul Baker's promptness to Tom Kolaja. Ethel Brink's Oil City to Carol Morton. Gordon Brown's waddle to Eleanor Yager. Clara Bunting's quietness to Clifford Morton Sue Ann Dorn's housekeeping ability to Sherry Clark. Alta Ehrhart's freckles to Glenn Cook. Gordon Fralick's sense of humor to Charles Peck. Keith Fralick's acrobatic ability to Craig Kinney. Donald Jones' physique to Le Roy Weidner. Lavonne Mays' Lowell to Martha Smith. Donald McCray's ability to 'drive to Charlotte Skiff. Mary Ann Rittenhouse's 'love of uniforms to Doris Harrison. Carol Rogers, Frazier to Everett Miller. Jane Rose's better half to Doris Gilson. Janet Rose's lesser half to Dora Gilson. Ruby Shoemaker's cow to Lyle Van Tassell. Joanne Shreve's teeth to Leo Jackman. Marcella Stover's teardrops to Lila Bewley. Joyce Snapp's ball and chain to Ginger Ritten- house. Lucille Tlaylor's height to Eloise Ehrhart. Joan Tillotson's dates to Alma Straite. Gene Webber,s mechanical knowledge to James Weidner. Lowell Weiclner's bankroll to the Junior Class. Laura Straite's waistline to Dolores Lindsey. .23. Senior Baby Pictures Front Row: Laura Straite, Lowell Weidner, Mary Ann Rittenhouse, Paul Baker. 2nd Row-Ethel Brink, Joyce Snapfp, Jane and Janet Rose, Lavonne Mays, Marcella Stover, Gordon Brown. 3rd Row: Carol Rogers, Sue Ann Dorn, Alta Ehrhart, Gordon Fralick, Keith Fralick. Back Row: Donald McCray, Joani Tillotson, Gene Webber, Donald Jones. ..24.. Iuniors Caught in the Act of' Burlingame, Wilma ...... Playing hard to get Harrison, Doris --- ....... Being Confused Jackman, Leo --- --- Going to beauty salon Kolaja, Tom ...... .... B eing Tom Kolaja Lindsey, Dolores ...... Displaying her charm Northrop, Gaylord ........ Feeding chickens Rittenhouse, Virginia- Admiring a certain basketball player Stanbro, Herbert ............ Holding hands Stockton, Clifford --- .... Doing nothing Swart, Donald ............... Sawing Wood Van Tassel, Lyle -- Changing Gall's theories Weidner, james ........... Repairing his car Weidner, LeRoy- Flitting around in his Willys Yager, Eleanor--Looking ahead to married life Mr. Gall .... Being the Class Faculty Advisor Allio, Richard ......... Trimming his beard Brown, Erma ......... Singing cowboy songs Dingfelder, Russell ...... Studying his lessons A No Picture: Dyne, Ernest- Uses his study periods Earnest-ly? CLASS OFFICERS President ................... Cliff Stockton Vice-President .... --- Dolores Lindsey Secretary ..... ..... L yle Van Tassel Treasurer .............. Wilma Burlingame WiHO'S WHO? Most Popular Girl ...... Virginia Rittenhouse Most Popular Boy --- ---Clifford Stockton Best Dressed Girl ----- ---- D olores Lindsey Best Dressed Boy ---.- ..-- L yle Van Tassel Tallegt Boy --------- ---- I lerbert Stanbro Shortest Girl --- ...-.-- Erma Brown Best Girl Athlete -------- Wilma Burlingame and Virginia Rittenhouse Best Boy Athlete ---------- Clifford Stockton Most Likely to Succeed ----.. LeRoy Weidner -27- funior Class History 1947-48 Our freshman year was started with a comparatively small class. It grew even smaller when two of the fairer sex took their leave of absence from the class. Shirley Fralick moved to Bradford for reasons unknown. For Theresa Ayers romance was way ahead of education. This left our class with six girls and fourteen boys. Then the girls had a steak of luck as that hand- some, likeable Texan, Allen Greenfield came to town. By this time the boys were on the war path, and their cry was, f'We want more women. And I might add they meant every word of it. At the first of the year class officers were elected to direct the activities of the class as follows: President, Le Roy Weidner, Vice-President, Dolores Lindseyg Secretary, Virginia Rittenhouse, Treasurer, Wilma Burlingame. Up popped the excitement of the Sparta Fair, Cnever a dull momentj and with it the problem of a float. Everyone wracked his brain for a prize-winning idea. Finally, Leo Jackman Ca women's manj came up with the idea of a mock wedding. To make the theme a timely one the wedding was made a military affair with this placard: America Welcomes Her Alien Brides. This splendid suggestion, along with hours of manual labor, reaped a harvest of twenty dollars Qfirst prizej for our treasury. A large share of the success of this float was due to the experienced guidance of our home-room teacher, Miss Margaret Morris. We had our Halloween party at school, for it was impossible for every one to attend at night. As for Christmas, it was decided that we would have our party in the afternoon to eliminate studying. To complete our freshman year We held a weiner roast at the home of Miss Margaret Morris. A warm fire, games, home made ice cream and a Weiner roast made this party a very memorable occasion. When it was time to leave Qlet's not mention the timej everyone parted with deep regret. fOr did they?j 1948-49 The following September, after everyone had wandered in from the surrounding hills and the heads were counted, the class was saddened to find one of their most likeable girls missing. Virginia Rittenhouse had decided to attend Colestock High in Titusville. The class got off to a good start by the election of the following officers: President, Lyle Van Tassel, Vice-President, james Weidner, Secretary, Wilma Burlingame, Treasurer, Eleanor Yager. The Fair and the Sophomore Pie and Coffee Stand is the next important event in the class history. The co-operation of everyone made it a financial success. Everything went smoothly until Halloween. Gaylord Northrop in- vited the class to his home for the occasion. The party was enjoyed by all, with Qburp! pardon mej everyone leaving happy. Then came Valentines Day with another party. This was held at the residence of Leo Jackman. Post- office was the outstanding game of the evening. Qno kiddinglj All smooching was done in a dark room in private with the exception of peeping Tom. QThe Skunkj To complete the year a hamburg fry was held at the home of Le Roy Weidner. Games, Lemonade, and an all around evening of fun was had by all. And so we close the History of the Class of 'f5l. Be seeing you next year. Beardslee Van Tassel .28- Sophomores ef ' fi if A Q Q? J 29 Soph om ores Front Row-Carol Larson, Janice Brown, Margie Rose, Betty Harrison, Eunice Brenner, Arlene Conant, Lois Peck, Zelia Stutzman. 2nd Row-Nancy Mays, Charlotte Skiff, Alma Straite, Helen McCray, Harriet Tubbs, Martha Smith, Shirley Hartman, Shirley Crosby. 3rd Row-Glenn Cook, Cliff Morton, Ronald Jones, Melvin Rogers, Ken Swartz, Tommy Eastman, Craig Kinney. 4th Row-Blair Skiff, Everett Miller, Bruce Weidner, Glenn Burlingame, jim Daniels. Back Row-Norman Bailey, Charles Peck, Melvin Hebets, Dillon Vrornan. Absent-Durwood Rogers. Class OfHcers President .............................. Clifford Morton Vice-President --- ..... Janice Brown Secretary ...... ..... C arol Larson Treasurer .... --- Zelia Stutzman I Who s Who Most popular girl-Charlotte Skiff Best girl athlete-Helen McCray Most popular boy-Cliff Morton Best boy athlete-Durwood Rogers Most beautiful girl-Carol Larson Best all round girl-Janice Brown Most handsome boy-Melvin Rogers Best all round boy-Melvin Rogers .31. Sophomore Class History From all of us to all of you We wish to write this script anew. To save you grief, We'll make it brief, And hope it holds your interest, too. Fair-time came ,round with all its pleasures. To make much cash we took great measures. We had a pie stand, The best in the land. Our coffee and cream was one of lifeis treasures. Now we must not forget our boys' team, 'Cuz those guys are sure right on the beam. Thru thick and thru thin, We'll help ,em to win, For we're proud of these lads to extreme. That's that for the team, now on to the next: 'Round Halloween time we laid down our texts, We planned a hayride, Learned this on the side: To buy cider by barrels, and donuts by pecks. In December so festively gay, O, Where might a party hold sway? Not a soul seemed to know VVhere thirty-four ought to go, For an evening to have right of way. The problem was solved by Miss Morris, Into her home she did pour us The house shook with our laughter. Was that loud bang a rafter? Ah, noi Twas just thirty-four voices in chorus. That's the end of our theme, but not of our story, We'l1 tell you again next year of our glory! So for us don't pine, Like a star we will shine. just watch us lead Sparta to vict'ry! By Carl Larson and Janice Brown. -32. Freshmen 5 wiv X 488, I YQ ' ' - I I - , N A L' qw N if 4 ,Q Q4 o 11,322 fl., K Freshmen Front Row-Donna Jackman, Eloise Ehrhart, Sherry Clark, Louise Rabishaw, Phylis Morris, Marjorie Morris, Lillian Miller. Znd Row-Carol Morton, Julia Rugar, Helen Kane, Alice Bailey, Marian Janosec, Rama Hamilton Back Row-John Stockton, Donald Stranahan, Paul Blakeslee, Ken Vander- hoof, Milo Obert, Richard Hicks, Elmer Frankenfield, Mr. Bailey. CLASS OFFICERS President .................................. Helen Kane Vice-President .... --- Marian Janosec Secretary ....... --- Sherry Clark Treasurer ..... --- Alice Bailey WHO'S WHO? Most Popular Girl --- ............................ Donna Jackman Most Popular Boy --- --- Donald Stranahan and John Stockton Best Looking Girl --- ..................... Donna Jackman Best Looking Boy --- ................. Donald Stranahan Most Athletic Girl --- ......... Alice Bailey Most Athletic Boy --- --- Kenneth Vanderhoof Best All-round Girl --- ......... Helen Kane Best All-round Boy --- --- Donald Stranahan B35- Grades s fa 0 W G27 X 5 L N , .g .- fo. ,.. d,. 1 av.. ,x 4 ' ,fsi -9, EIGHHTH GRADE l front Row-Lois Hatch, Lois Kean, Charlotte Hebets, Edith Lay, Shirley Long, Shirley Wetherb-ee, Patty Hartman. 2nd Row-Anna Rogers, Betty Lou Culver, Connie Snapp, Ruth Nichols, Doris Nichols, Shirley Swartz, Katherine Vroman. 3rd Row-Craig Wetherloec, Billy Morton, Ronald Guignon, Roland Hebets, Sonny Blakeslee, Jerry Cartwright, Dick Vanderhoof, Sherman Stanbro, Neil Chelton, Mrs. Morton. Back Row-Billy Carter, Andy Cinkias, Donald Goodwill, Robert Davis. SEVENTH GRADE - Front Row-Dorthea Hicks, Ruth Hamilton, Eileen Edwards, Jaccolin Clark, Mary Rasey, Katherine Sutton, Julia Vanderhoof. 2nd Row-Clifford Straite, Edwin Armitage, James Wagner, Roger Mays, Lester Straitei, William YVatson, Lucy Morris. 3rd Row-Thomas Bimber, Janet Thompson, Shirley Winans, Dora Gilson, Dorothy Watson, Doris Gilson. 4th Row-John Stanbro, Edward Carter, Donald Wetherbee, Melvin Bewleyi, Vernon Culver. Back Row-Leonard Jackman, Buddy Vanderhoof, Joe Miller, James Brink, Richard Jones. -39- SIXTH GRADE Front Row-Shirley Sutton, Lena Wetherbee, Sandra Wetherbee, Judy Tillotson, Phyllis Hebets, Cleo Heliker, Patsy Kysor, Irene Rogers, Betty Vanderhoof. 2nd Row-Joanne Lindsey, Eleanor Fairchilds, Janice Peck, Blanch Hartman. Janice Rogers, Sandra Blakeslee, Mona Lee Terrill, Eddie Winans, Mrs. Barbara Newman. 3rd Row-Virginia Bewley, Joyce Francis, Yvonne Kinney, Beverley Kinney. 4th Row-Walter Conant, Keith Messenger, Charles Tubbs, Clharlotte Morris, James Pattison. 5th Row-Raymond Lincoln, Carl Bates, Robert, Bedow, Claude Still. Back Row-Charles Brink, Leonard Potter, Arnold Crosby, Ronnie Hamilton-. FIFTH GRADE Front Row-Jean Kean, Doris Brown, Jane Kinney, Nancy Hahn, Barbara Fish, Linda Mortoni, Roberta Schweitzer, Margie Rogers. 2nd Row-Patsy Stranahan, Beverly Vandeirhoof, Elizabeth Hartman, Sally Maker, Violet Goodwill, Ernest Vanderhoof, Donald Stanbro, Mabelle Weidner. 3rd Row-Raymond McCray, Harold Crosby, George Vroman, James Halfast, Gordon Nichols, Larry Brown, Graeme- Bewley, Fred! Roberts, Curtis Maker. Back Row-Elwood Dorn, Larry Lincoln, Robert Hebets, Eugene Muzzy, Walter Stutzman, Thomas Braner, Charles Rittenhouse. FOURTH GRADE Front Row-Erma Wetherbee, Bernice Brenner, Helen Thompson, Shirley Gilson, Beverly Morris, Ellen Thompson, Ruth Wade, Shirley Lincoln, Wynona Hicks. 2nd Row--Joan Hicks, Joyce Fuller, Judith Miller, Edna Gilson, Nyla Armitage, Ronda, Gleason, Mary Jo Sherwood, Patricia Hebets, Lucille Firth. 3rd Row-David Hahn, John Payer, John Van Wie, Rich-ard Cornell, Richard Rose, Milo Maker, Bernard Van Tassel. Back Row-Richard Varish, David Hallberg, Troy Rasey, Arland Edwards, Waid Terril, Gordon Bailey, William Miller, Gerald! James. THIRD GRADE Front Row-Sharon Lincoln, Evelyn Hahn, Eileen Berkoy, Shirley Bedow, Carol Dorn, Carole Brenner, Janet Tillotson, Marguerite Fairchilds, Janet Nichols, Evelyn Harris. 2nd Row--Mary Nadonley, Janet Sutton, Ruth Oveatt, Sandra. Lindsey, Susan Phusch, Ann Louise Rowley, Cheri Tillotson, Sandra Tillotson, Donna Clark, Mrs. Pattison. Back Row-Brad Graves, Carl Greer, Oliver Mosher, David Riffenberick, Larry Gleason, Richard Gilson, Charles Allen, William Lay, Terry Crosby. .41- Willetta Kinney, Diana. Steadman, Kathleen Payer, Christine Yoder, Sandra Varish, Jessie Allen, Drescilla Scouten, Wilma. Jean Yoder, Cynthia Thompson, Suzanne iMcAninch, Mary Dooher, Patricia Maker. 2nd Row-Frances Brink, James Powell, Lois Childs, Colin Nichols, Milton Schweitzer, Doris Childs, David Sterlinwg, Jeannette Lindsey, Regis Hutchinson, Ellen Glenn, John White, Bruce- Vroman, Chapman Clark, Marlene Hebets. 3rd Row-Carlos Shambaugh, Gilbert Scouten, Gail Vanderhoof, Timothy Graf, Carl Saxton, Garwood Steadman, Ralph Mosher, Frederick Diemer. Back Row-William Nichols, Ronald Nichols, Robert Terrill, Robert Rensema, Daniel Van Tassel, Douglas Blakeslee, Mrs. Elizabeth Bunce. Front Row-Deborah Fish, Mary Hahn, Louise Sherwood, Joyce Raupach, Mary Ann Diemer, Eunice Wade, Carol Ann Morris, Mary Conant, Roxanna Hamilton, Helen Yoder, Judy Ann Bryant, Barbara Rogers. Second Row-William Powell, Robert Hutchinson, Virgil Gilson, George Rose, David Tripp, Jon Tillotson, Donald Rifenberick, James Kysor, George Montgomery, George Lay, Dennis Hebets, Roger Stranahan. Between Rows 2 :Zz 3-Albert Brenner, Clarence Fuller, Roy Nichols. Third Row-Roland Sutton, Martin Pfush, Dennis Northrop, Donald 'I-Iigby, Norman Penoyer, Robert Sheldon, Paul White, Larry Halfast, Allen Skiff, Clarence Steadman. Fourth Row--Janet Shreve, Dora Lee Blakeslee, Nancyi Morris, Judy Sutton, Carole Brown, Alton Rogers, Donald Bigelow. Back Row-Margaret Hicks, Edna Hartman, Kathryn Heliker, Anna Marie Gilson, Terry Berkey, Clyde Ross, Larry Rigby, Dennis Maker. Teacher-Mrs. Virginia Wells. Basketball aqq w? ,fiizfii X s -- XXV AV , fy .3 g' Q , ., ' K S L S sn 'XS D. Jones C. Morton G. Cook C. Stockton D. Rogers T. Kolaja N. Bailey E. Miller R. Jones G. Webber G. Brown K. Vanderhoof Mr. Gall Mr. Babcock -44- Varsity Basketball Squad Seated-Norman Bailey, Glenn Cook, Clifford Morton, Ronnie Jones, Clifford Stockton, Donald Jones, Durwood Rogers, Tom Kolaja. Back Row-Gene Webber, Gordon Brown, Everett Miller, Donald Stranahan, John Etockgoni Tommy Eastman, James Daniels, Kenneth Vanderhoof, Alan Babcock, ete a . Captain .................................. Donald Jones Managers ..... --- Gene Webber, Gordon Brown Coach .......... .................... P ete Gall Assistant Coach .......................... Alan Babcock Fall practice found coach. Gall with six lettermen returning from the 1948-49 season. During the early weeks of practice, Glenn Cook accidently fractured his left arm. The boys got off to a good start, but fell back in early league competition. After Christmas vacation they came back strong to give the league leaders a scare in many close ball games. Because of so many sophomores on the team, 1950 must be looked upon as a year of building and developing for the future. Coach Gall was constantly changing the starting line-up in ani attempt to find the best possible combination. The Jones boys with Ronald scoring' 167 pts. and Donald close behind with 161 pts. paced the team in the scoring column in the 21-game season. The team loses only one man for next year, With the benefit of this year's experience and with further development of individual co-ordination and team play, we believe that the next few years will be very bright for Spartansburg Basketball followers. Season 's Record SPARTA OPPONENTS SPARTA OPPONENTS T Sparta 35-Wattsburg 28 H Sparta 59-Titusville, St. Joe's 19 Sparta 35-Pleasantville 34 Sparta 38-Pleasantville 47 H Sparta 32-Wattsburg 12 'fH Sparta 21-Saegertown 25 :FT Sparta 30-Saegertown 40 :FH SP9-Yta' 28-RaUd01Ph 37 H Sparta 23-Oil City, St. Joe's 45 T Sparta 6O+Waterfordl 42 Sparta 37-Randolph 51 ST Sparta 56-Townville 36 H Sparta 32-Alumni 45 XT Sparta 28-Bloomfield 27 T Sparta 33-Edinboro 32 T Sparta 56-Titusville, St. Joe's 36 Sparta 21-Townville 27 T Sparta 39-Oil City, St. Joe's 72 H Sparta 24-Edinboro 32 if-indicates League Games. Sparta 30-Bloomfield 31 League standing-fourth. .45- funjor High Basketball The junior' high team this year was made up of only players in the seventh and eighth grades. Of these, only two boys had had any previous competitive experience. Most games were played against older and more experienced players on the opposing teams. As the season progressed, the new coach and the new players became better acquainted, and the results began to show on the court. The boys missed the Junior High tournament by dropping a playoff game to Pleasantville. Blakeslee and Carter were standouts during the 19 game schedule. The entire team returns to junior' high competition next year and the boys hope to reverse this year's won-lost record of four and fifteen. If the boys continue to improve and develop next year as they did during the past campaign, they will establish a record S5 U1 UQ 0 o Q4 o +1 U' co Cf' ff' cn H ft' 5' sw 5 F? 5' rn ,... v1 cn ,- Q-I ID f-s U2 o 5 ff 5' ru U1 on C5 ,... ca vs 4 99 P-s ffl ,... 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Ehrhart Assistant Treasurer ....-.-.,,......,, Vvlilma Burlingame The Athletic Association opened its first meeting for the 1949-50 season with the election of officers. Nominations were made and the following officers were elected. President, Glenn Cook, Secretary, Carol Rogers, Treasurer, Alta Ehrhartg Assistant Treasurer, Wilma. Burlingame. Next each home- room elected a representative to attend the meetings. They were as follows: Seventh, Leo Burlingame, Eighth, Jerry Courtrightg Ninth, Donald Stranahang Tenth, Cliff Morton, Eleventh, Leo Jackmang Twelfth, Marcella Stover. Through the direction of the Athletic Association, the cheerleaders were chosen. Another meeting was held for the purpose of electing persons to help in the conducting of the basketball games. Joan Tillotson was named scorekeeper and her assistant Marcella Stover. Dick Cook and Bernard Skiff took care of the timekeeping. Pop was sold at the games being taken care of by Roland Rogers and Sonny Blakeslee. Alta Ehrhart and Wilma Burlingame took care of ticket selling. The game schedules were posted by managers Gene Webber and Gordon Brown. The naming of the ball diamond was discussed, but no name has yet been selected. Each home room is to present a name, from the group the name will be chosen. At the conclusion of basketball season a banquet was held April 14, at Twi-Lite Inn. -47- Cheerleczders Left to right-Keith Fralick, Joanne Shreve, Eloise Ehrhart, Bill Morton, Carol Morton. This year Sparta High School started out with a peippy squad of cheerleaders consisting of three girls and three boys. The enthusiasm of this squad throughout the basketball season stimulated the spirits of both the team and the spectators. The squad suffered the loss of Leo Jackman, one of its peppiest members near the end of the season. However, all anticipate his return next year, peppier than ever. The cheerleaders were chosen on a competitive basis and have proven themselves a Worthy asset to the school. -4g- Acthfitigg J S , fr Q ' Z . ff Q H ' gl f m 155- ' 'Q 4 Annu. ln .pr A Af't::' gee .5 5' uh m- v- -' - . 'En , fyiaa Q A4'A' 42.1 511g I Y X Z 2 39 10 . -49- Future Farmers of America Front Row-Henry Bailey, Herbert Stanbro, Tom Eastman. 2nd Row-Gordon Brown, Gene Webber, Gaylord Northrop, Russel Dingfelder, Donald Jones, Donald Swarts, Paul Baker. 3rd Row-Craig Kinney, Melvin Rogers, Donald' McCray, Ronald Jones, Keith Fralick, Clifford Stockton. Last Row-Blair Skiff, Gordon Fralick, Durvvood Rogers, Glenn Cook, Norman Bailey, Clifford Morton. Absent: Paul Blakeslee, Donald Stranahan, Milo Obert, John. Stockton, Ernest Dyne, Donald Jeffreys. Officers President ...... ......,.....,...... G aylord Northrop Vice President --- ....,Y.v Glenn Cook Secretary .r..,. --- Melvin Rogers Treasurer --- --- Durwood Rogers Reporter -- -- Clifford Stockton Sentinel --- .... Ronald Jones Advisor ..........,e.,.................... Henry Bailey The F. F. A. started this year with a small treasury balance and high hopes. Our first job Was to plan for the Community Fair and prepare the barn and the gym for displays. This we did very well under the supervision of Mr. Bailey. We also sold ice cream at the fair. We went to the County Fair at Meadville and took part in the judging contest. As hunting season approached, We formed two teams for a game contest. Mr. Gall's team lost and had to make arrangements for the game supper, which was prepared and served by the F. H. A. girls. The fathers of the members were honored guests and neighboring game wardens were the featured speakers. The next event which interested us was the State Farm Show at Harrisburg. A group' of five, who were selected on the basis of scholastic standing, attended this for a Week. Seed selling and preparations for Parent. and Son Banquet were the main activities of the Spring. -51.. Future Homemakers of America Front Row-Joanne Shreve, Carol Rogers, Ethel Brink, Alta Ehrhart, Wilma Burlingame, Mrs. Helen Hutchinson. 2nd Row-Joyce Snapp, Lavonne Mays, Joan Tillotson, Laura Straite, Marcella Stover, Doris Harrison. Back Row-Sue Ann! Dorn, Jane Rose, Janet Rose, Lucille Taylor, Erma Brown, Clara Bunting, Ruby Shoemaker. Gfficers President ...,.... ................. - -- Joan Tillotson Vice-President --- .... Alta Ehrhart Secretary ....... ......... J ane Rose Treasurer .... ....... D olores Lindsey Historian --- ...... Wilma Burlingame Advisor --- --- Mrs. Helen Hutchinson The F. H. A. was organized in. 1948 and much interest in its activities has been shown by all members. Only Juniors and Seniors are permitted to join, and at the end of each school year Sophomores are admitted and initiated into the club. This event is usually looked forward to with great expectations. The clubs activities are variedg a trip to the Farm Show in Harrisburg, parties for all holidays, selling candy and hot dogs, and serving at banquets. Last year a large felt banner symbolizing the emblem and motto of the organ- ization was purchased. This year each girl received a sterling silver pin and guard which they proudly displayed. Another trip is being planned for the future. The girls hope to spend a day at Niagara Falls and enjoy the sights. -5g- Latin Club 77 7 - 77-7, 777.77 7.---7.77-7., .7-.-7- ..7-77N-77, 77777 77 7 77 , man, Janice Brown. 2nd Row-Janet. Rose, Mary Ann Rittenhouse, Jane Rose, Eleanor Yager, Carol Rogers, Margaret Morris. 3rd Rcgwflifirginia Rittenhouse, Lila Bewley, Alma Straite, Eunice Brenner, Ethel rin . Back Row-Le Roy Weidner, Shirley Crosby, Shirley Hartman, Margorie Rose, Lyle Van Tassel. Officers Consul 77 .......,...,....... 777 Alta Ehrhart Praetor 777 .....,,.,....... 777 Laura Straite Scriba -77 777 Carol Larson Quaestor 77 777 Joan Tillotson Censor 77 77777 Janice Brown Janitor 7777 77777777 7777777777 7 7 7 Zelia Stutzman Magister 777777777777777777777777777777 Margaret Morris Salvete . . . The Latin Club started off this yearys whirl with the initiation of fourteen new members October 18, 1949. We're sure everyone noticed the cute burlap bags representing tunics worn by the pledges during initiation. The final rites were held at a mysterious gathering in the school building. After an enjoyable meal of the remains of Gullible Guss, the new members were draped in togas and in a solemn candle light ceremony officially making them patriachs or Roman citizens. Our annual Roman banquet was held in the midst. of Christmas festivities at the home of Magister, Margaret Morris. The evening was typically Roman, carrying out the old Roman customs. We believe we can safely say that No one went home hungry! Til next year . . . Valete Safety Patrol The Safety Patrol was organized in '48 with the purpose of bringing about greater safety for students of Sparta school. Their duties were maintaining order in the loading and unloading of buses, and also aiding the driver While the buses are in mot1on They were on duty at all group activities of the school including movies basketball games, assemblies, and cafeteria periods. Captain ..... Ist Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant 3rd Lieutenant ---- Herbert Stanbro -- -- Craig Wetherbee --- --- Eileen Edwards Eddie Carter James Brink lst Sergeant .... - - - 2nd 3rd Sergeant 4th Sergeant - 5th Sergeant Secretary - - - Sergeant - -54- - Mary Rasey Richard Jones Melvin Bevvley Melvin Hebets Ruth Nichols Dramatics gp W 'X Senior Play 'Heart Trouble Seated-Marcella Stover, Laura Straite, Joanne Shreve, Donald Jones, Ethel Brink. Standing-Mrs. Helen Morton, Assistant Coach, Gordon Fralick, Paul Baker, Joan Tillotson, Alta Ehrhart, Gordon Brown, Mary Ann Rittenhouse, Lavonne Mays, Mr. Alan Babcock, Coach. Another three-act comedy! The green-eyed monster Cnamely jealousy! played the most important part. After a few of the characters were thrown out . . . all was well. They played to a packed audience, enthused over such Heart Trouble. The cast was as follows: Josephine Salisbury --- Nella Adams ...... Roxanne Raymond Druscilla Gibbs .... Claribel Baker --- -- Joanne' Shreve --- Laura Straite --- Lavonne Mays --- Ethel Brink .--- Alta Ehrhart Martha Mason --- ........ Marcella Stover Zelda Sanderson --- --- Mary Ann Rittenhouse Roy Roberts ....... ......... D onald Jones Ronald Randolph .... Otto ............ Robert Roberts --- ---- Gordon Fralick -- Gordon Brown ---- Paul Baker Rosa Rosabelle -- ......... Joan Tillotson Prompters .... Jane Rose, Janet Rose funjor Play 'Mountain fuszficen Seated-Carol Rogers, Alta Ehrhart, Paul Baker, Joan Tillotsoni. Standing-Gordon Fralick, Joyce Snapp, Lavonne Mays, Donald Jones, Donald McCray, Keith Fralick, Joan Shreve. The action of this three-act comedy took place in the hills of Tennessee, where a few people from the city tried to swindle the mountaineers, but found it Wasn't so easy. Between the dialect and spur of the moment actions, it kept the audience roaring with laughter. The cast, was as follows: Grandma Slocum Aunt Betsy n.... Pa Slocum --, Uncle Elmer -- Clemintine -- Claribelle ...... Johnny Matthews Jonathon Hatfield -- Joan Tillotson -W Alta Ehrhart -M Paul Baker --- Donald Jones --- Joanine Shreve --- Carol Rogers - - Keith Fralick --- -- Donald McCray Eberly Gather .... --- Gordon Frallck Mrs. Gather ..,n Joyce May Snapp Mrs. Cheatum --- --- Lavonne Mays School Calendar 3? A 1950 SEQ X.UfHn1n...1un a 1 - 59- SEPTEMBER- 6, School started. 8-Watcli the birdie!! All class pictures taken. 9-F. F. A. boys judged at County Fair. 15- 15-1 27- 28- Carol Rogers crowned queen of Commun- ity Fair. 6-17-Community Fair. Marcella Stover, the F. F. A. queen, niotored to Wattslnurg. Livestock Show at VVattsburg. OCTOBER!- Everybody watch your P's and Q's. Ioan Tillotson is school reporter. 3-Smile pretty!! Senior Graduation pictures taken. 12- Cider jug Here We Come'!-Class hay rides. 14-Yippee!! No school. 18-Gunnysacks, Guys and Gals-Latin Club 24- Initiation. Movie- North to the Klondike. 25-28-Class Halloween parties. 26-Line up Kiddies! Individual pictures taken. NOVEMBER- i 11 Got a sweettooth??? Sth grade starts sell- ing candy. 11-011 a lil' wabbit-Magician for assembly. 16-Now look a here Kate! Henry V at Mead- ville. 16-Glenn Cook broke his arm. 18-Heart Trouble--oh No!!! don't tell nie. 22- F. F. A. Game Supper-Discovered Joanne Shreve loves paper sacks. 24-25-Thanksgiving Vacation. 28- More vacation-First day of deer season. 29-Wattsburg-there. 30-Oh happy day!!-Sophomore class rings 60- arrived. Snapshots !,,,v--u,NN3- ffm- ,pvx . L ' : i u .3 Z .65- -Q 1 ,XVP Kp , 1 ' ' X f. K W r' V Wh n:::L,-U ' X E 115' 77 . 0 lf . X Q E ' V Ex D 45'-ig. i 'sf' N N i 4 1 1 W 1 -66- ! w F 1 P I s Y f 1 I N I r I f P I P Q I L 7 a V 67- Acknowledgements Through this means, I vvish to express my sincere appreciation to the many people who helped to produce the l95O Spartan. I am deeply indebted to my staff who worked diligently at the seemingly endless tasks of pre- paring the material and gathering the necessary funds. I am very grateful to my advisers, Mr. Babcock, and Miss Lucy Morris, for their valuable assistance and advice. I esteem highly the suggestions and the co-operation that I received from Mr. William Stevenson of The Titusville Herald. I wish to thank Robert Murray for assistance in the photographing of our group pictures. Last, but not least, I thank the members of the faculty and the student body for their interest and co-operation. Alta Ehrhart Editor -5g- I Autographs 'Q