Spring City High School - Pirate Log Yearbook (Spring City, PA)

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ling iii' One bright morn in '45 when summer met September The Class of '49 arrived on a day we'll all remember. School seemed strange with faces new and tension gripping strong- Until the friendly, Who are you? became a welcomed song. lt wasn't long 'til friendships, which are cherished yet most dear, Began to grow and flourish in a rapid-moving gear. The seniors soon gained our respect, the juniors our admirationg For it was they who played the pranks which to us were mere temptation. The sophomores did not welcome us with as hospitable-a-nature For they had one year in the bag and were definitely more mature. But as the days passed by and we became acquainted better We soon were a happy family living all together. Our sophomore year we entered, our spirits riding high- With our officers elected ready to give anything a try. As any class just organized, we had our ups and downs: But Phil's efficient leadership kept us from going out of boundsl Short on funds and none to spare our social life was nil Until we gave the Christmas dance, we hoped it fit the bill. A spring dance ended activity and concluded our sophomore term- With two years passed already we still had much to learn. As juniors we had hoped to gain a little more finesse ln doing things the right way-not by random or by guess. We worked like beavers on our magazine subscription drive And netted quite a lucrative sum-our treasury did thrive. Then early in December, the 3rd and 4th to be exact, We presented our play, Dear Ruth, and both nights the house was packed. Again we gave the Christmas dance-an easy task to do For now we knew where pine trees grew beaucoup, beaucoup, beaucoup. Almost without warning the prom date was at hand: We racked our brains and searched until we found a pleasing plan. Our scheme was set and we were raring to begin When all our plans just fell kerplunk-what anguish there had been. Time moved along and still a new theme was in needy Thank goodness we came through in a most astonishing speed. Our senior year caught most all of us completely unawares Without the slightest notion of taking on stately airs. Our treasurer's report told us we must get on our horse And get the class all working by pleading. or by force. For if we really wished to visit Washington, D. C. lt meant cooperation from them all-not just you and meg So we started with real spirit and unbounded zest, But then our ardor faded as you probably had guessed. Our shouts at games were heard far above the crowd. Hot dogs, get 'em while they're hotI we really yelled it loud. We gave our class play, Mignonette, in the fall instead of spring: This really kept us stepping with every other thing. Our Christmas dance came next-we wanted it unique So afterwards quite well of it everyone would speak. The Pirate Log took all our time right up until the end: We enjoyed the many hours that on it we did spend. And so our high school days are over with many memories dear. Some ended them with sadness, others with a cheer. Rah! -ANNE NEBORAK Thirty-seven

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'rgzaiiaazfv The class of 1949 started its four year journey through Spring City High School on a bright September morning in 1945. The first few days here were most confusing to those of us from East Vincent, West Vincent, East Pikeland, and East Coventry. We began our sophomore year in high spirits, no longer were we little freshmen. This year we organized, and the following officers were elected: president, Philip Carly vice-president, Edward Davis, secretary, Hazel Hacker, treasurer, William Christman. We can recall enjoying our first social event, a Christmas dance, that year. A spring dance was also sponsored by our class. With the exception of the vice-president, our officers were re-elected in our junior year. Charles Finkbiner succeeded Edward Davis in the position of vice-president. The sale of magazine subscriptions sponsored by the Curtis Publishing Company netted approximately nine hundred dollars for the class, On December 5 and 6 Dear Ruth, our junior class play, directed by Mr. Ewing, was successfully presented. Again this year we sponsored a Christmas dance. In May the Iunior-Senior Prom was held in the high school gymnasium using as theme for the decorations, A Walk Through Central Park. Music was provided by the Sharks. During our freshman and sophomore years several members of our class had participated in sports and other extra- curricular activities, but this year many others from the class of '49 aided in gaining victories for Spring City. At last we had come to the final step of our climb through Spring City High School. Most of us had our exuberance at being seniors tempered by the sadness that leaving the school would bring. Edward Davis again became our vice-president. The other officers were re-elected. Under the direction of Miss Hassler the senior class play, Mignonette, was presented December 3 and 4. Determined to make the Christmas dance this year one long to be remembered, we had a semiformal affair with Bob Hartman providing the music. To earn the money needed for our trip to Washington, D. C., we sold vanilla, refreshments at football games, and chrysanthemums. The year now approached its end. Our last action as a class before Baccalaureate Service and Commencement was the Washington trip. In leaving we would like to express our sincere gratitude for the instruction and guidance of all those who have helped us during our high school days. They were wonderful days, we shall never forget them. JEAN E. GUMMA-Historian Thirty-six

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