Stephen S Palmer High School - L Annuaire Yearbook (Palmerton, PA)

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Members of the flag twirling squad are. from left to riglsl: C. Andreuzzi, P. Roeder, A. Barnett, P. Smith, A. Ebert. J. Vido. M. Silliman, C. Bossard, and S. Mack. The snappy baton twirlers add plenty of pep and rhythm at foot- all and basketball games. Jane Schaffer, Senior, served as head drum majorette for two years while janet Cambell, Sophomore, acted as assistant majorette. The highlights of the year for the twirlers in- cluded a performance at Readings Pretzel Bowl, the Thanksgiving drill, and the exhibition honor- ing the servicemen at a basketball game on Wash- ington's birthday. The Palmerton High School Flag Twirlers are a special feature at athletic contests. Coached by Miss Emma Schlegel, who originated this type of flag twirling, the girls plan their own drills. Honorary Co-Captains of the squad were Anne Ebert and Ann Barnett, Seniors. The high-stepping baton twirlers are. from left to rigbls Oswald, M. Gower. P. . . . . en Christrnan, K Kreprcz, J. Campbell C. Mendez, N J Along with the band at all the football games and Friday home basketball games, the atmosphere was greatly brightened by the inspiring performance of our high school majorettes in their new uniforms. I . Pfam, b the ma 'nga d - X A drill Presented vlicemen Mr' Smith 1'rIl A Eb C mbine' Q ghe Ser ' Bitnettb ' Mfsg en' Sfh f igeues in horwf 0 fhlegel anda fer ducks, and j. Schaffer. Leflf The band and twirlei'S in a tepee formation as per- formed at the football contest against the Lehighton Indians.

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I PAHQ ,. , on 706494 6466 Throughout the year Mr. Smith kept each of the seventy-eight members of the band busy practicing and performing at such events as football and basketball games and Commencement. Its biggest undertaking was preparing for the Annual Spring Concert held on May 2. Along with the excellent soloists at this affair, the concert was greatly augmented by Mr. Fred Cardir' of Reading, who served as guest conductor. Palmerton's large representation at District Band included. from mu-: N. Smith, A. Lesko. M. Smith. Bark rouz' C. Smith, M. Andrews, R. Blank. Missing from the picture is N. Melnick. Rigbl: Chosen to represent P.H.S. at the All State Band at Reading High School were Robert Blank and Charles W. Smith. Both boys occupied first chair of their respective sections.

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ado of elm Aww me Planned TRI-HI-Y Top photo: Tri-Hi-Y service project, the operation of the information desk. Middle photo: A district rep- resentative addresses the club. Right: Tri-Hi-Y members en- joy a farewell party given in honor of the Seniors. Right: Officers of the Tri-Hi-Y are. front row: Rita Binder, Treasurerg Betty Green, Secretary. Second row: Alice Werkheiser, Vice Presidentg and Barbara Spadt. President. Below: Miss Margaret Strauss, Advisor of the Tri-Hi-Y. HI-Y To create, maintain, and extend throughout home, Jrhool, and conzmunity high standards of Christian character. , X mfs Top photo: James Sochan and Rollo Gower, delegates to the Y.M,C.A. state convention in Harrisburg. Middle photo: A group of Hi-Y members who attended the Older Boys' Conference in Pottsville. Left: The officers of the Hi-Y are as follows: Rollo Gower, Presidentg james Sochan, Secretary: and Edward Steele, Vice President. Belo-ws Mr. Harry Bomberger, Hi.Y Advisor.