Sunbury High School - Torch Yearbook (Sunbury, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1957 volume:

The 1957 TORCH SUNBURY AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Sunbury, Pennsylvania Editor-in-Chief, JERRE BLANK Business Moncger, JOHN BAUER OkCH V Published Annually by the SENIOR CLASS SUNBURY AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SUNBURY, PENNSYLVANIA Volume XXXVIII SUNBURY AREA HIGH SCHOOL Sunbury High all glory to thee, is a sentiment that all of us hold; yet how many of us know the history of Sunbury High School? To trace the evolution of our high school we must go back to the end of the nineteenth century when two high schools existed. In 1895 the question was raised: Should Purdy- town, or East Sunbury be consolidated with Sunbury? For practical reasons it was decided in favor of the consolidation, and the Old Main school building was built in 1896-97. This building was originally for ele- mentary students too. The Class of 1 898 was the first class to graduate from this new building with a total of 62 students. 1898 was the year the first football team was organized. The changing times brought a change in subjects. Originally there were two courses—the academic and the commercial. The subjects were required, not elective, for the chosen course. In 1922 Old Main was remodeled; and manual training shops, domestic- science rooms, and many new classrooms were added. 4 The type of commencement we know today was quite different from the lengthy oratorial commence- ment of years ago. The Old Opera House, located on Chestnut Street where a supermarket now stands, was a frequent place for the commencement exercises be- cause of both size and convenience. In 1939 the high school courses were split—the commercial students were sent to New High and the vocational and academic students remained at Old Main. In the summer of 1955 Old Main collapsed, thus ending her illustrious career. All the high school students, regardless of course, were then sent to New High. In 19— there will be a new high school to accom- modate the needs of all. This building will be one of the most modern and beautiful buildings in Eastern Pennsylvania. DEDICATION There are men with manifold differences of characters and abilities. These individuals go together to form that great multitude known as the human race. To us, one man in particular stands out above all others. He practices the highest human ideals. He is fair and just . . . dealing equally with all people. Patience and willingness to assist are part of his character. To him, the prob- lems of the student come before his own. He is an understanding gentleman, and he con- tinually treats others with that quality. To us, he is a most amiable person, a true friend. He is the recipient of our highest praise and deepest admiration. And in order that we may, in some small manner, display the magnitude of our appre- ciation for what he has done for us, we, the Class of 1957, dedicate our TORCH to MR. EMERSON DERR. EMERSON DERR 7 FOREWORD During the course of our school life, we followed a route on which there were many bridges. Each crossing signified another step taken in the growing up process of the individual. The twelve years we have spent in school have brought about the transformation of immature children into well-poised, educated young men and women. The road was rough and uneven in places, and the bridges were sometimes difficult to traverse. But we were ambitious, young aspirants to success. We permitted no obstacle to bar our path. Each bridge on the horizon ahead of us offered a challenge. Often, it was an awesome and frightening one. We had to prepare to meet it, and because of our own hard work and initiative, and of the persistent, faithful efforts of our instructors, we made steady progress. But other crossings had to be made, each one in its turn . . . and thus it continued for twelve long years. Now we have reached the termination of that long route. We have received and have been taught the use of our social heritage. The last bridge on our road of preparation for life has been passed over. It is the purpose of this book to retain the memories of this itinerary. We hope that it will serve in the future as the medium through which one can return in mind to his school days in Sunbury High School. 8 THE EDITOR CONTEN ADMINISTRATION and FACULTY CLASSES .... ACTIVITIES .... ATHLETICS .... FEATURES .... ADVERTISEMENTS 10 20 60 84 104 117 9 BOARD OF EDUCATION The student body of the Sunbury Area High School is composed of pupils from four different school dis- tricts—Sunbury, Upper Augusta Township, Rockefeller Township, and the borough of Snydertown. The gov- erning body of this school system is known as the Sun- bury Area Schools Committee. Eleven persons make up the group. The city of Sunbury, being a third class district is represented by seven members—William Betz, Donald Treon, W. T. Abrams, Herbert J. Beck, E. L. Bergstresser, William A. Pope, and Miss Helen Schaffer. With the exception of Upper Augusta Town- ship which has two members, Lloyd Rohrbach and Claude Knoebel, Rockefeller Township and Snyder- town each send one member, Edwin A. Kistler and John O. Eister, respectively. A preliminary meeting is held prior to each main committee meeting. At this time all matters brought to the committee's attention are put up for discussion. However, no definite action is taken on any problem. As a result much time is saved at the regular meeting which falls on the third Tuesday of each month. In addition to the eleven members on the committee, J. Fred Jones, superintendent of schools, and Paul K. Rossiter, clerk to the secretary, are present at each meeting. Seated, Left to Right—Lloyd Rohrbach, vice-president; Miss Helen Schaffer, Edwin Kestler, Claude M. Knoebel, Donald Treon, secretary; V 1 III.. i Betz, president; Paul Rossiter, clerk. Standing—John Eister, William T. Abrams, Herbert J. Beck, Dr. Edwin L. Bergstresser, J. Fred lorv; . Missing from Picture—William A. Pope. 12 J. FRED JONES, Superintendent of Sunbury Area Schools SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE I am very happy to congratulate the Class of 1957 upon its graduation. It is hoped that the education you have received here is just the beginning of a cycle that you will not fail to complete. Those of us who have spent most of our lives in the education field have been seeking ways over the years to raise the levels of education to meet today's needs. Effort to improve requires action; no progress can be made if we remain still. There are many trends that we can see all about us which make for sound progress, but complete cooperation is needed. Many years ago I heard this statement, You can travel no faster than you are able to take the public along with you. There- fore, better education becomes a matter of selling, and we cannot establish an educational policy acceptable to the public unless all people are informed concerning the problems that face us because it is they who pay the bill. I hope that your association with your classmates, teachers, and principal has given you an outlook on life that will never dim but as the years pass and you become more mature will shine with great brilliance among those with whom you come in contact. The road ahead will not always be an easy one, but I do know that the education you have received in the Sunbury Area Schools will enable you to cope with many difficult situations that may confront you. Lots of good fortune to you, Class of 1957. J. FRED JONES, B.S., M.E. Pennsylvania State University ROMAYNE KILLIAN Secretary MILDRED EYSTER Secretary 13 FREDERICK PADGETT, Principal PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Thomas Jefferson advocated . . a crusade against ignorance. This crusade has been implemented to such a degree that secondary school enrollments have increased twenty-fold in the last fifty years, while the population of our country has only doubled. Liberal education develops a sense of right, duty, and honor. More and more in the modern world large business rests on rectitude and honor as well as on good judgment. Our men and women who are trained in the ability to think, evaluate, and create have made, and will continue to make, vital contributions to the building of a continually better civilization. The youth of America today has a challenge in the oppor- tunity to secure this training which will give them the oppor- tunity to serve, and thus have that peace of mind so necessary for a feeling of personal satisfaction. When we lie down, worn out, Other men will stand strong and free. But by the steps we have made they will climb, And by the stairs we have built they will mount. At our clumsy work they may laugh, And when the stones roll they may curse us. But they will climb . . . and by our steps They will mount . . . and by our stairs. FREDERICK PADGETT A.B., M.A. Heidelberg College Bucknell University 14 LOIS BURGESS Secretory RHODA J. PASSMORE, A.B. Pennsylvania State University Home and School Coordinator FACULTY CHARLES W. COLEMAN Mus.B., B.S. Susquehanna University Temple University Music Theory, Band, Orchestra, General Music Supervisor RUSSELL F. DELP Pennsylvania State University Vocational Mochine Shop JAMES E. DOTY B.S. Bloomsburg State Teachers College Speech, Speech Therapist ROBERT W. DRICK B.S., M.S. Pennsylvania State University Vocational Agriculture srv • MARY C. BROBST A.B., A.M. Irving Female College Susquehanna University American History, German GEORGE M. AMERMAN A.B., LL.B. Dickinson College George Washington University World History, Pennsylvania History JOHN M. AUTEN B.S. Susquehanna University Health and Physical Education EMERSON L. DERR A.B., A.M. Susquehanna University Bucknell University Problems of Democracy, Economics FACULTY ARLENE E. HATTON B.S. Susquehanna University Typewriting I Salesmanship and Law JANET ERIKSON A.B. Wilson College English MARTHA A. FISHER B.Mu., A.B., M.A. Susquehanna University Bucknell University Guidance Director, School Psychologist KATHARINE M. FERNSLER B.S., M.S. Pennsylvania State University Bucknell University English C. M. FOULDS Pennsylvania State University Automobile Mechanics FRANCIS C. HATTON B.S. Albright College Bucknell University Mathematics G. ROBERT FURMAN A.B., M.A. Susquehanna University Bucknell University Chemistry I, II EARL W. HILL Pennsylvania State University Carpentry D. ROY HOENSTINE A.B. Wittenberg College Latin, Mathematics JAMES F. HINDS B.S. Bloomsburg State Teachers College Physics and Related Chemistry JOHN M. KAISER B.S., M.S. Pennsylvania State University Director Vocational Education CARL W. McENTIRE B.S. Mansfield Stote Teachers College Driver Education PATRICIA HOUTZ B.S. Susquehanna University Shorthand, Secretarial Studies P. K. JARRETT B.S., B.A. Susquehanna University Bucknell University Vocational Mathematics, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry PEARL I. KAWEL B.S., B.O., A.M. Bucknell University Columbia University American History, World History, Pennsylvania History PAUL F. KEEFER A.B., M.A. Franklin and Marshall College Columbia University Biology FACULTY DONNA McENTIRE B.S. Mansfield State Teachers College Home Economics HENRY R. MITTERLING B.S., M.S. Susquehanna University Bucknell University Bookkeeping I, II FRED J. MUHLEMAN B.S. California State Teachers College Printing, Graphic Arts GEORGE B. NESLINE A.B., M.A. Bucknell University Columbia University Spanish I, II, Drafting I, II EVELYN J. PICTON A.B. Susquehanna University English KATHERINE P. REED Mus.B. Susquehanna University Music, Chorus MARGARET REESE R.N. Geisinger Memorial Hospital School Nurse EVA REICHLEY B.S. Bloomsburg State Teachers College Typewriting, Office Practice, Bookkeeping -n ■ r i FLORENCE C. STEIGERWALT B.S. Kutztown State Teachers College Librarian CLARENCE R. WEAVER B.S. Bucknell University Vocational Drafting ROBERT M. SHOENER B.S. Kutztown Stote Teachers College Art B. MARY SHI PE A.B., M.A. Susquehanna University Bucknell University English, French I, II WILLIAM E. VAN HORN A.B., M.A. Susquehanna University Pennsylvania State University Vocational Radio Shop AUGUSTA S. WATKINS B.S. East Stroudsburg State Teachers College Health and Physical Education BEN H. WIRT B.S. Susquehanna University Business Mathematics EDWARD J. ZALINSKI B.A. Pennsylvania Militory College Vocational English and History PETER CARPENTER President SUSAN MERTZ JANE REINAKER Vice-President Secretary FRANK CELLITTI Treasurer GEORGE AMERMAN Faculty Adviser SENIOR CLASS In September of 1956 we entered Sunbury High School knowing that this was our last school year. For some, this is the end of the road of education; others will continue on to higher levels of learning. For twelve years we have worked hard, but our lives are really just beginning. Some of us will be going into the armed services, getting married, or embarking on a career. Whether we succeed or not depends entirely upon us. We, the Class of 1957, look back on the past twelve years of our lives with fond and loving memories. In addition to our education, we experienced perhaps what may be termed the happiest years of our lives. There are certain memor- able occasions such as the pep chapels, the prom, the athletic events, and commencement that will always be deeply embed- ded in our memories. Throughout our lives we will bear evidence of our fine training. We cannot sufficiently express our gratitude to our par- ents and teachers who have made our education possible. We sincerely hope we can prove worthy of their confidence in us. We wish to give special thanks to Mr. George Amerman, our class adviser, who offered his valuable time and services to make our class a success. He worked diligently with us, encouraged us, and above all was understanding. Our class can never repay him for the innumerable tasks he performed and for that extra push we needed. Yes, crossing the bridges of education was hard, seem- ingly endless; but we have finally reached our goal. Next year when the underclassmen are returning, a tear may trickle down our cheeks. But we cannot turn back the hands of time; as time progresses, so must we. A bit of philosophy for us to follow is never to forget the past and what school has done for us; to live in the present; and to keep our eyes focused on the future. 22 MARJORIE ALBRIGHT Academic Margie . . . Works behind the candy counter . . . fascinated by boys . . . vivid personality. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 2; Library Club 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Choristers 1, 2. JOE LOUIS BASLICK Machine Shop Louis . . . Who would we tease if he weren't around? . . . handy man . . . pretends to be girl shy. BONNIE G. ARNOLD Secretarial Arnie . . . Sweet and petite . . . the life of any party . . . loves to sing. Intramural Bosketball 1, 2; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Junior Historians 1; Choristers L2. JOHN JACOB BAUER Academic Joke . . . Physics fanatic . . . studies occupy most of his time . . . business-like air. TORCH Staff; Prom Committee; Key Club 1, 2, 3. PAUL ELWOOD BAHNER Auto Shop Leads o leisurely life . . . swell guy . . . dreams about hunting and fishing . . . unhurried. Intramural Basketboll 1, 2, 3. CAROL M. BEAN Academic Enjoys playing the piano . . . conscientious . . . reserved . . . ideol student . . . never wears o frown. F. T. A. 1, 2, 3; Choristers 1, 2. JANET LEE BAKER Academic Jan . . . Promoter of hilarious jokes . . . nursing career ahead . . . sports fan. Intramural Bosketball 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Homeroom Officer 2; Prom Committee; G. L. C. 1, 2. JOHN N. BEARD General One, two, three, roll-off . . . neighborly . . . blond bomb-shell . . . loyal. Band 1, 2, 3. LORA JEAN BENNER Secretarial Originotor of initial tolk . . . straight- forward . . . sprite little miss. Intramural Basketball 1; Bowling Club 1; Cheer- leader 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Homeroom Officer 3. RENO B. BINGAMAN Carpentry Bingy . . . One of Robin Hood's Merrymen . . . worthy of your confidence . . . often has o surprised look. Archery Club 1, 2, 3. SUSAN MARIE BERGER Accounting Suzi . . . Sweet smile and oh, those eyes! . . . svelte . . . drives carefully in her Buick. Band 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee. JERRE W. BLANK Academic Classroom Casanova . . . usually has an answer . . . good organizer . . . emulotes Einstein. TORCH Staff; School Times 2, 3; Prom Committee; Key Club 3. GEORGE E. BIDLESPACH Auto Shop Ace . . . Good jitterbug . . . hotrods are his hobby . . . changeable. Intramurol Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1. CATHERINE J. BLOOM Secretarial She's o- Kay . . . lovely complexion . . . warmly responsive ... a smile with wile. Rifle Club 2; Intramural Basketball 2; Glee Club 1. GARY BINGAMAN General Beans . . . Zealous . . . future owner of Marx Brothers . . . persuasive smile. JOHN W. BLOOM, JR. General Says what he thinks . . . deviating effect on a classroom . . . grippy-grappler . . . Mr. Derr's pet example. Intramural Basketball 1; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Prom Committee. LOIS A. BLOUCH Academic Recent arrival from Mi I lersvi I le . . . hopes to attend Kutztown S. T. C. . . . ruminates before she opinionotes. Librory Club 3. FAYE E. BROWN General How about a snow rickey? . . . casual manner . . . pleasant . . . struts sweetly down street with swirling staff. Band L 2, 3. LEE R. BROSCIOUS Academic Speedy . . . Enviable intellect . . . heoric halfback . . . spends most of his time at Mollie's. TORCH Staff; Basketball 1, 2; Football 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Key Club 1,2, 3. DAVID S. CAMPBELL Academic Bitten by photography bug . . . likeable . . . infectious grin . . . active. Archery Club 3; TORCH Staff; Band 1 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 3; Prom Committee; Key Club 1,2, 3. SUSAN BROSCIOUS Academic Typical American girl . . . possesses poise . . . bop enthusiast . . . model material. Rifle Club 1, 2, 3; TORCH Staff; F. T. A. 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2; Closs Officer 2; School Times 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee. GRACE CANTNER Accounting Grade ... a natural blonde . . . diligent worker . . . One of these days. Glee Club 1, 2; Library Club 1,2, 3. DONNA L. BROWN General Keep's Rea's ticking . . . shrugs worry away . . . alwoys on the go . . . love that Ray. Rifle Club 1; Band 2; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1,2, 3. PETER R. CARPENTER Academic Class politician . . . resourceful and suave . . . magnetic personality . . . reservoir of wit. TORCH Staff; Wrestling 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Key Club 1,2, 3; Choristers 1, 2. FRANK CELLITTI Drafting Frankie . . . Sparkplug of any group . . . has a winning way . . . large collection of jokes. Band 1,2, 3; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 3; Prom Committee. VIRGINIA A. DERR Accounting Ginny . . . Unlimited vitality . . . spreads good cheer . . . sympathetic. Glee Club 1, 2. MERCY CLARK Secretarial Fifi . . . Complaisont . . . radiates a benign countenance . . . farseeing. TORCH Staff; F. H. A. 3; School Times 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1; Prom Committee; Junior Historions 1. LARRY DOCKEY Auto Shop Strictly bachelor . . . menace on the road loaded with energy . . . gallivanter. MERLE E. CYDIS General Fun to be with . . . has o preference for quiet girls . . . jocose . . . evasive. Intramural Basketball 1; Football 1,2; Wrestling 2; Prom Committee. f PHYLLIS DUNAMON General Jean . . . Taciturn . . . not easily disturbed . . her heart belongs to a soldier. Intramural Basketball 1, 2. PATRICK J. DePHILLIPS Radio Shop Avoids mental strain . . . never a dull moment . . . agreeable . . . invoriably clowning. Intramural Basketball 2, 3. PAUL C. EPLER Machine Shop Ep . . . Tokes the path of least resistance . . . Romeo of Mile Hill . . . Superman's side- kick. DONALD E. FAUSEY Academic Carrot Top . . . Hard-Worker . . . Eagle Scout . . . outdoors lover . . . expert on Indian relics. KAY GAGLIONE Academic Oh; that angelic look! . . . industrious . . . everyone's pal . . . history whiz. TORCH Stoff; F. T. A. 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 3; Prom Commit- tee; Choristers 2. SANDRA LEE FORRY Accounting That polished appearance . . . quiet manner . . . reliable . . . cooperative. WILLIAM C. GASS Machine Shop Bill . . . Challenging look . . . full of vim, vigor, and vitality . . . stable. Glee Club 1; Homeroom Officer 1; Prom Com- mittee; Key Club 1, 2, 3; Choristers 1. JUDITH FRECK Academic Chic . . . abhors teasing . . . has a taste for the latest fashions . . . glad to lend a helping hand. Rifle Club 1; TORCH Staff; F. T. A. 3; F. H. A. 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee. HARRIET DAUNE GEARHART Academic Spontaneous sense of humor . . . philosophical mind . . . gregarious . . . college-minded. Archery Club 2; TORCH Staff; Band 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 1, 2, 3; F. T. A. 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Prom Committee; Choristers 1, 2. MARJORIE M. FURMAN Secretarial Good-natured . . . unbelievable appetite . . . back-seat driver . . . gad-about. TORCH Staff; Band 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Prom Committee. CAROLE SUZANNE GILBERT Academic Long, lean, lass . . . mischief incorporated . . . magnetic . . . comical monnerisms. Glee Club 1, 2; Prom Committee. — RONALD GORDON Radio Shop Fag . . . Ready for fun . . . produces results . . . deliberative. Rifle Club 2; Intromural Basketball 2, 3. SUZANNE HAUPT Academic Cheerful ... I don't get it . . . assists ailing associates . . . spelling whiz. Archery Club 2, 3; TORCH Staff; Bond 3; F. T. A. 2, 3; F. H. A. 3; Glee Club 1; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Prom Committee. SUZANNE F. GRUGAN General Susie . . . Peppy cheerleader . . . tem- peramental . . . patience not one of her virtues. Rifle Club 1; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; F. H. A. 2; Cheerleaders 1 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2; Prom Committee. DONNA HAY Secretarial Pert and punctual . . . enviable equanimity . . . under-paid class worker . . . altruistic. Archery Club 2, 3; F. T. A. 3; F. H. A. 3; Glee Club 1; Homeroom Officer 1; School Times 1 ; Prom Committee. FREDERICK GRUNEBERG General Butch . . . Cautious around females . . . Bull's Eye fon . . . undounted spirit. Football I, 2, 3. DONALD G. HEINTZELMAN Radio Shop Bucky . . . Leisurely lets the world go by . . . D. A. deluxe . . . enjoys all sports. Intramurol Basketboll 1, 2, 3; Football 1; F. F. A. 1. CHARLES R. HARE Auto Shop Rabbit . . . Has the mind of a genius . . . adventurer . . . eclat on the courts. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 2. r CRAIG LAMAR HEPNER General Mischievous in the study-halls . . . matter-of- fact . . . loose-jointed jitterbugger . . . flirta- tious. Rifle Club 1; Intromural Basketball 1; Football 3. LOTTIE ELIZABETH HERROLD Accounting Gym class enthusiast . . . big, brown eyes . . . easy to approach . . . common sight at football games. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2; Prom Committee; G. L. C. 1; Chorus 1,2. BARRY F. HULSIZER Auto Shop Friendly hi for everyone . . . reticent . . . ushers at the Rialto . . . he-man type. Basketball 1, 3. ELSIE JANE HOCKENBROCHT Secretarial Interests lie out of school . . . enjoys roller skat- ing . . . takes her jitterbug seriously . . . keeps the Strand in business. Rifle Club 2; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1,2. BERRY JACKSON IVY General Poison . . . Our school's southern edition . . . Rebel with a cause . . . fun-loving. Rifle Club 2; Intramural Basketball 2; Track 2; Hi-Y 3; Prom Committee. SYLVAN HOLLENBACH, JR. Radio Shop Hockey . . . Clock wotcher . . . has a good sense of humor . . . untamable tease. ROBERT A. JONES General Jonesey . . . Easy going . . . music addict . . . lends voriety . . . unpredictable. MAXINE LEE HOMIAK Accounting Helen . . . Pretty profile . . . loves excite- ment . . . forgetful when convenient. Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3. GEORGE A. KEEFER Radio Shop Usually the center of o joke . . . stable personal- ity .. . boundless energy . . . pensive. Intramural Basketball 2, 3. RUTH ELLEN KEEFER Accounting Ruthie . . . Sporkle in her eye . . . loqua- cious ... a girl with ambition. Band 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1; F. H. A. 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1, 2, 3; School Times 1,2, 3. DOROTHY KNOPICK Accounting Subtle humor . . . amateur beautician . a tranquil lass . . . culinary expert. Intramural Basketball 1. CAROLE RUTH KELLY Secretarial Oodles of curls . . . fun-loving . . . Did you see Ruth? Band 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3. CAROL IRENE LANCASTER General Commendable composure . . . does her best . . . courteous . . . takes things for what they're worth. TORCH Staff; F. T. A. 2, 3. WILLIAM KLINGER General A real gone Chickie . . . thrives on drag races . . . goes for the younger crowds . . . Dinger. Intromural Basketball 2. PAUL LAWRENCE General Piggy . . . Sleeps to the sonnets of Shakes- peare . . . inquisitive . . . Holy Smokes. Intramural Basketboll 1; Wrestling 2, 3; F. F. A. 1. JANET A. KLOCK General Jan . . . Constantly seen everywhere . square dancing fan . . . seldom serious. Rifle Club 2; Bowling 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2. SUZANNE D. LEHMAN Secretarial Now where did I pork the car? . . . Eddy Fisher fan . Rainbow's right arm . . . modest. Archery Club 2, 3; TORCH Staff; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2; School Times 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Junior Historians 1; Choristers 2. SUZANNE E. LEIB Academic Naturally curly locks . . . worries about her weight . . . has a charm all her own . . . clothes conscious. TORCH Staff; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; F. H. A. 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2; Prom Committee; Choristers 2. ARLEN LENKER General Loves to tease . . . footboll devotee . . . co-operative . . . imperturbable. Intramural Basketball 1; Football 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3. DONALD W. LEITZEL Drafting Teoberry . . . Makes on impressive attempt to play a clarinet . . . may someday design your home . . . great comedian. Archery Club 3; Rifle Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 3; Key Club 1, 2, 3. PAUL LENKER Radio Shop Can be located by his laugh . . . contributive . . . uses educated drumsticks . . . forever astir. TORCH Staff; Band 1, 2, 3; Key Club 1,2,3. RALPH D. LEITZEL Radio Shop Herman . . . Confirmed bochelor . . . will drag anyone with his Packard . . . efficient. Intramural Basketball 2, 3. SANDRA LEE LIBBY Academic Sandy . . . Her hair belies her disposition . . . finds farmers fascinating . . . blithe. Glee Club 1, 2; Homeroom Officer 1, 3; Prom Committee. WILLIAM L LEITZEL General Well-groomed . . . capable of fine work in anything attempted . . . trustworthy. JO ANNE LONG Commercial Just Jo . . . faithful friend . . . musically inclined . . . neat and trim. Band 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 2, 3. NEAL LONG Auto Shop Sotch . . . The silent, serious type . fascinating physique . . . obliging Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. PATRICIA ANN MILLER Academic Pom . . . Heddo Hopper's counterpart . . . sunny disposition . . . forever asking questions. Archery Club 3; Dance Bond 1, 2, 3; F. T. A. I, 2, 3; Prom Committee. BARBARA ANN MALISHESKI Secretarial . ► A real Barb wire . . . ponytail odvocote . . . prefers out-of-towners . . . participates in sports. Rifle Club 1; Intromurol Bosketboll 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 2, 3; G. L. C. 1, 2. WILLIAM J. MOFFATT Drafting Wee Willie ... A real cut-up . . . easy-going . . . persistent pursuer. Intromurol Bosketboll 1; Football I, 2, 3; Trock 1, 2. BETTY JEAN MENGLE Academic Meritorious character . . . likes the sciences . . . jozzes up gym . . . sportive. Intramural Basketball 2, 3; F. T. A. 2; F. H A 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; School Times 2, 3; Prom Committee; Choristers 2. SANDRA MOLL Academic Sandy . . . Dole's one ond only . . . ploys a mean clarinet . . . unique wordrobe. Bond 1, 2, 3; F. T A 1; Homeroom Officer 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Prom Committee. SUSAN RAE MERTZ Academic Vivacious . . . generous supply of dimples . . . forever olto . . . noted gloom's worst enemy. TORCH Stoff; Bond 3; Intramural Bosketboll 2, 3; F. T. A. I, 2, 3; Bowling Club 1, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Choristers 1, 2. ROBERT W. MOWERY General Bob . . . Gigontic appetite . . You ought to know . . . fancies the Y dances . . . chootic. Archery Club I. CHARLES FRANKLIN MOYER General Skippy . . . Honest beyond o doubt . . . second Horry James . . . jolly. Bond 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee. JACK R. NEIDIG General Reticent in class . . . the rugged type . . . favorite of his teommotes . . . personable and pleasant. ■ Football I, 2, 3; Trock 1. CECILIA M. MULDOWNEY Accounting Cookie . . . Smiling Irish eyes . . . lively . . . indispensable . . . sweet. WILLIAM B. NESBIT General Likeoble . . . seen but not heord . . . casual monner . . . tolerates school. CAROL REGINA MULL Academic Golden voice . . . eyes that twinkle . . . football fanatic ... no H 0 needed. TORCH Staff; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Choristers 1, 2. CAROL NOLL Secretarial Gentle by nature . . . worm and sincere . . . mignon . . . her friendship is invaluable. Choristers 1. JAMES MARVIN NACE i Auto Shop Geronimo . . . Likes the lively side of life . . . fearless and forceful . . . sideburns are his trademark. Footboll 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2, 3. JOAN MARIE PARDOE Secretarial Sweet Joonie . . . typing demon . . . sensi- tive ond settled . . . policy of neatness. Bond I; School Times 2, 3. w( ‘m WILLIAM C. PATTON Academic Six foot two, eyes of blue . . . fickle when it comes to girls . . . smooth dancer . . . Elmer. Basketball I, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 3; Prom Committee; Key Club 1, 2, 3; Choristers 1, 2. ARLENE RAKER Secretarial Fair-haired . . . never seen olone . . . shines in shorthand . . . hos that sincere look. Tri-Hi-Y 2. HARRY RONALD POPE Agriculture Ronnie . . . Future former . . , impish . . . rippling muscles. Intromurol Basketball 1, 2; Football 1; F F A 1, 2, 3. CAROL ANN RAKER Academic Rotes a second look . . auburn hair . . . upright . . . genuine clothes fancier. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Librory Club 3; Prom Committee; Choristers 1, 2 VIRGINIA MAE POPE Accounting Ginny . . . Sweet and gentle . . . generous . . . exponent of Emily Post. Intramural Basketball 2, 3; F. H. A. 3; Glee Club 1. MARIE ANNE RAUP Academic Love thot giggle . . . The country girl . . . blonde and blue-eyed . . . she con bake a cherry pie, Billy Boy. Glee Club 1, 2. GEORGE WALTER RACHAU Academic Chick . . . Continually goofing off . . . po- tential beauty contest judge . . . Black-board Jungle. Rifle Club 1; Intramural Bosketboll 1, 2. DONALD REICHENBACH Auto Shop Donnie . . . Goes for blondes . . . Pop Snyder couldn't do without him . . . amiable. ■ JANE G. REICHENBACH Academic Five minutes behind the rest of the world . . . individualist . . . amazing memory . . . per- petuol motion personified. Archery Club 2, 3; TORCH Staff; Intramural Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3; F. T. A. 2, 3; Bowling Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; School Times 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Choristers 1, 2. SAMUEL H. RENNINGER General Grundy . . . Likes the girls . . . industrious . . . typing-class terror. Intramural Basketball I, 2. LINDA ANN REICHERT Academic Knock ond nerve for impetuous comments . . . enviable hair . . . diet-conscious . . . Our Gol Sunday. F. T. A. 1, 3; F. H A. 2, 3; Library Club 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee. MARILYN L. RESSLER Accounting An answer for everything . . . basketball en- thusiast . . . inane giggler . . . band is o primory interest. Bond 1, 2, 3; School Times 1; Prom Committee; Rifle Club 1; Intromurol Bosketball 1. JANE PARRY REINAKER Academic Janie . . . Our bicentennial queen . . . sparkling . . . keeps the band buses buzzing. TORCH Staff; Band 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1; F. T. A. 1, 2, 3; Home- room Officer 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 3; Prom Com- mittee; Junior Historians 1. MARIAN M. RICHARDS Academic Mitch ... A model of decorum . . . virtuous . . . tranquil temperament. Bond 1, 2, 3; Dance Band I, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1; Prom Committee. HELEN J. RENN General — SONJA JEAN RIEHL Secretarial One of those tolkotive teens . . . reads whenever possible . . . inevitable smile . . . vigorous. Rifle Club 1; Library Club 2, 3; Glee Club 1. GARY ROHLAND Drafting A conservative . . . elevated intellect . . . not given to conversation . . . once a friend always a friend. Bond 1, 2; Prom Committee. SHEILA M. ROBB Secretarial Unpredictable . . . omicable . . . secretary in the moking . . . loves to donee. Glee Club 1, 2; Prom Committee; Jr. Historians 1. SHIRLEY MAE ROSS Accounting Pleasing, pleasant, and polite . . has o bene- ficence nature ... a sailor's fovorite. Glee Club 1, 2. LARRY C. ROBBINS Academic Irish temper . . . garrulous . . . authority on pet peeves . . . locund. Rifle Club 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 3; Track 2; Key Club 1, 2, 3. SYLVIA LORRAINE SANDLER Academic Motto: correct grammar always . . . hopes to teach . . . knows how to put a party over . . . different hair-dos. TORCH Staff; F. T. A 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Librory Club 3; Prom Committee. PETER ROGERS General Pete . . . Congenial . . . bewore when he's driving . . . humor behind glasses. Rifle Club 1; Intromural Basketball 1, 2. DIXON HANE SASSAMAN Machine Shop Soss . . . Fun fanatic . . . illusionist . . . likes to sleep . . . Ford fan. s MONA SASSAMAN Academic Nice to be around . . . faithful 'Honest, now.' earnest . Glee Club I; Prom Committee. JOSEPH SCHLAGEL Auto Shop Not as shy as you think . . . changes hobbies frequently . . . keeps to himself. MARGARET A. SAVIDGE Secretarial Morgy . . . Chotter-box ... no slacker in shorthand . . . impetuous. Intromurol Basketball I, 2; Bowling 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Prom Committee. PHILLIP SCHNEE Academic Phil . . . Original wolk . . . shuns opposite sex ... sly comments in closs. Intromurol Basketball I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3; Wrestling 2; Track 2; Prom Committee; Key Club 1, 2, 3. SUELLAH J. SAVIDGE General Mysterious . . . concern for everyone . . . quiz kid . . . young lady of the year. F. T. A. 2, 3. JULIA ANNE SCHOR Academic Judy . . . Hos a flair for style . . . comely . . . competent. TORCH Staff. F T. A. 1, 2, 3; F H A 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Prom Committee; Closs Ploy 1. RICHARD L. SCHINDLER Auto Shop Tokes life easy . . . possesses an artistic touch . . . potential brain power . . . engaged. PATSY ANNE SCHRIVER Academic Pot . . . Sociable . . . anxious to pleose . . . usually seen at Y dances. Rifle Club 1; Intromurol Basketball 3; F. H. A. 2; Glee Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Prom Committee. SALLIE ANNE SCHRIVER Academic Distinctive giggle . . . coquette . . . clossroom chotterbox . . . Oh, you don't mean it. Rifle Club 1; Intramural Basketball; Glee Club 1; Homeroom Officer 1, 2; Prom Committee. RUTH IONE SECHRIST General Well I'd soy that . . . procticol . . . immune to Mr. Derr's jokes . . . demur. RICHARD SCHUBERT General Okoy . . . miroculously manipulates many memorable mobiles . . . crazy, man crazy. Football 1. TERRY SHAFFER Academic Alf . . . Motor-mania . . . cherishes cigars . . . irrepressible . . . Elvis. Archery Club 2, 3; Rifle Club I, 2, 3; TORCH Staff; Bond 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 3; School Times 2. 3; Key Club 2, 3. ALLEN A. SEIBERLING Radio Shop Seib . . . Oh, what a smile . . . voriety is the spice of life . . . helpful. Intramural Basketball 2; Football 1. DONALD J. SHOEMAKER Accounting Butch” . . . Likes bookkeeping and cars . . . ex-groppler . . , Blue Suede Shoes. Wrestling 2; Glee Club 1; Hi-Y I, 2, 3; Prom Committee. VIVIAN V. SERAFIN Secretarial Deceiving innocence . . . sincere . . . speaks with a soft Brooklyn accent . . . riots over red- heads. Rifle Club 1; TORCH Staff; Glee Club 1. STANLEY J. SLODITSKIE Machine Shop Hurrah for three thirty! . . . fovors Fords and females . . . takes things slow and easy. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 3; F. F. A. 1. RICHARD L. SLOUGH Drafting Dick . . . Clean-cut good looks . . . blue is his favorite color . . . occasional outbursts of speech. Rifle Club 1; Trock 1; Prom Committee CARL SNYDER Academic Alwoys ready for an argument . . . co-operative . . . forever alert . . . mathematician magnific. Basketball 1, 2; Prom Committee; Key Club I, 2, 3 LEAR E. SMITH Auto Shop All around othlete . . enlivener . . . Jump the streom ocross . . . intrepid. Intromural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3. CHARLES E. SNYDER Machine Shop Acquiescent . . . handles almost ony situation . . . admirable perseveronce. TORCH Stoff; Intramural Basketball 1; Football 2, 3; Key Club 1. MOLLIE L. SMITH Academic Minioture miss . . . butch bob . . . chatter-bug hasn't bit her . . . marked by the click of her high heels. Archery Club 2, 3; Bond I, 2, 3; Intramural Bas- ketball 1, 2; Homeroom Officer 3; Prom Commit- tee. RONNIE SNYDER General Large collection of shirts ... no slump in class . . . whips up sundaes in Keithan's . . . devilish. Archery Club 1, 2, 3; Intromural Basketball 1, 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Key Club 1, 2, 3. WILLIAM F. SMITH Auto Shop Bill . . . Rides low in a Buick . . . pals with Ace . . enjoys the day after 3:30. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. GAIL ELAINE SOLOMON Academic Dynomic personality . . . capable . . . Clorice's faithful friend . . . people value her opinion. Archery Club 2, 3; TORCH Stoff; Band 1, 2. 3; Intromurol Basketball 1, 2, 3; F. T. A 2, 3; Tri- Hi-Y 3; Prom Committee. ALVERNA STRAUB Secretarial Toots . . . Noted obility . . . crisp and refreshing . . . beautiful tresses. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee; Jr. Historions 1; Choristers 1, 2. IRIS THOMAS Academic Enjoys on orgument . . . human phonograph— ploys on ond on . . . olwoys chewing gum . . . frank. Cheerleader 1,2, 3; Library Club 2, 3. WALTER STRAUB Machine Shop Boshful . . . willing to try . . . uncomplaining . . . the quiet man . . . resolute. Intromural Basketball 2, 3. RAYMOND TOBIAS Drafting Tobby . . . Takes the easy woy out of a situation . . . one swell guy . . . appreciates the girls. Football 1. BARBARA STROUSE Academic Future housewife . . . generous in many woys . . sensitive personality . . . prospective Grondmo Moses. Rifle Club 1; TORCH Stoff; Intramural Basketball 3; Bowling Club 3; Library Club 1, 3; Prom Com- mittee. SHIRLEY TRESSLER Secretarial Raven tresses . . . enterprising . . . sentimentol ot heort . . . inspires geniality. Glee Club 1, 2. CLARICE G. SWANK Academic Zony . . . onimoted orticulotor . . . creates a fine impression . . . vibrant. Archery Club 2, 3; Rifle Club 1; TORCH Stoff; Band 1, 2, 3; Intramurol Basketball 3; F. T. A 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2; School Times 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee. ROBERT WALBORN Academic Bob . . All-around fellow . . . polite . future solid citizen. Rifle Club 1, 2, 3; TORCH Staff; Band 1, 2, 3; Intramural Bosketboll 1, 2; Homeroom Officer 2; School Times 1; Prom Committee; Key Club 1, 2, 3. 4 4 V DANIEL WETZEL Machine Shop Domel Nathaniel . . . Good listener . . husky . . . carefree and madcap. DANA FLORA WILSON Academic Lively talker . . . junior civic leader . . unpredictable . . . watch-out, Liberace' Archery Club 2, 3; TORCH Staff; Bond 1, 2, 3; Librory Club 1, 2, 3; School Times 2, 3; Prom Committee. VIOLET MAY WHYNE Secretarial Dolly . . Peps up assemblies . . . thot Pixie look . . . expressive brown eyes. Rifle Club 1, 2, 3; Intromurol Basketball 1; Cheer- leader 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Tr.-H,-Y I, 2, 3; Prom Committee. K. RICHARD WILT General Doesn't give a Hoot . . . likes hotrods . . . devoted doodler . . oh, those dark eyes Rifle Club 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Prom Committee. V ELIN G. WILLIAMS General Am I late again . . . Mr. Amerman's messen- ger . . . jerks sodos at Rea's . . . condid. Rifle Club 2, Intramural Basketball I, 2. WILLIAM WINTERS Drafting Bill . . . Hardly ever serious . . . Wise- cracking Willie You're a good kid, though. Archery Club 3; Bond 1, 2, 3; Intromurol Basket- ball 2; Bosketboll I; Boseboll 1, 2; Hi-Y 3; Prom Committee; Key Club 3. KENNETH T. WILLIAMS Secretarial Ken . . . Band's chief man . . . great conversationalist . . . crazy vocabulary. Rifle Club 2, 3; Band I, 2, 3; Intramural Basket- boll 1; Homeroom Officer 1; Prom Committee; Key Club 2, 3. GLENN A. WOLFE Accounting Wolfie . . . Flourishes on sports . . . keeps girls at a distance . . . acts real gone. Intromurol Basketball 1, 2, 3, Baseball 2, 3. CHARLOTTE WOOMER Accounting ''Chari . . . Few liabilities ... a saucy combination . . . colm and collected. Tri-Hi-Y 1. CONNIE L. YOUNG Accounting Quiet simplicity . . . outstanding dimples . . asset to her friends . . . contagious chuckle. Intramural Basketball 3. PATRICIA A. WYNN Academic Dedicated debater . . . extensive sojourner . . . musically talented thousand-and-one pen pals. TORCH Staff; F. T. A. 3; Glee Club 1,2, 3; Home- room Officer 1; Prom Committee; Choristers 1, 2. CLEM J. ZECHMAN Accounting Clem . . Enjoys a good time . . . could not do without boys . . . Norry fan. Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Library Club 1,2, 3; Glee Club 1. RUSSELL L. WYNN General Skip . . . Navy-bound . . . ingenious . . . Romeo stand-in . . . happy-go-lucky. Archery Club 3; Rifle Club 1, 2, 3; Intramural Bosketboll 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 3; Prom Committee; Choristers 2. SHIRLEY M. ZERBE General Cookie . . . Independent . . . welcome in any gym class . . . good things come in small packages. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 1; Library Club 1. — WILLIAM SNAUFFER President BRUCE SIMPSON SUZANNE STROUP Vice-President Secretory RUE ROTHERMEL Treasurer CARL McENTIRE Faculty Adviser JUNIOR CLASS The activities of a class graduating from any of our nu- merous American high schools is comparable to a theatrical drama in three acts, each act representing a year in that high school. Before the opening night of any play, innumerable re- hearsals and much preparation go into the production of the show. Only in this respect does the performance of the play of a high school career differ, for here the action is all extem- poraneous. The cast has been assembled during the fore- going time spent in elementary and junior high, nine years training for this new venture. The curtain goes up on'the first act—our sophomore year. The props of the first year scenes are unfamiliar surround- ings, a new faculty, and different curricula. The undercurrent is one of general confusion and mayhem at the start. This situation changes gradually to make us an harmonious element in the eyes of the teachers and of those dreaded, yet admired, critics, the upperclassmen. We, as juniors, are now in the second act of that play. This is the time for carrying out our many plans, and for dream- ing a little about the future. The action revolves around the class projects with each of us working eagerly to contribute to its success. Everyone will long remember the fun of hot-dogs and football games, dances, and Christmas decorations. The tempo of the act increases, and after hard work, continuous debate, and feverish anticipation we finally realize the highlight of the spring season—the unforgettable prom. We become aware of the climax of our drama as we see the senior commencement and know that now we are the lead- ers of our high school. 44 First Row, Left to Right—S. Clemens, M. Reedy, G. Weaver, K. Beaver, F. Bailey, B. Bright, S. Clark, A. Engle, J. Doyle, S. Dcrk. Second Row—J. Bailey, M. Campfield, R. Bartholomew, J. Adams, K. Geise, L. Clark, D. Bickle, P. Betz, M. Broscious. Third Row—M. Hoagland, C. Rhoades, R. Barnas- coni, C. Bloom, R. Derr, J. Cyr, W. Bru- baker, W. Beck, B. Bingaman, M. Daven- port. Fourth Row—G. Diehl, G. Ballard, R. Diehl, R. Dailey, J. Carr, A. Weisc, F. Culp. First Row, Left to Right—P. Herrold, J. Graeff, S. Gilfert, C. Fausey, J. Gaskin, J. Gougler, C. Eyster, J. Hendricks, M. Hand, V. Graybill, N. Graeff. Second Row—J. Herb, J. Goringer, B. Hoffman, F. Engle, M. Hoagland, G. Galbraith, B. Furman, J. Fogel, M. Forester, C. Hare, J. Garinger. Third Row—T. Frick, W. Getz, D. Neidig, R. Hackenburg, T. Hoover, A. Rhoades, J. Hahn, L. Hepner, R. Farr. Fourth Row— R. Whary, W. Funk, C. Helwig, G. Putnam, G. Ballard, J. Esposito, H. Hartman, J. Scott. First Row, Left to Right—P. Hummel, J. Marshall, D. Holtzapple, C. Leeser, M. Jab- lonski, R. Leitzel, N. Mackrella, A. Johnston, L. Miller. Second Row—S. Kuebler, J. Marks, C. McCormick, C. Kreider, S. Hunt, D. Leis- ter, C. Huff, M. Lazeski. Third Row—R. Hoffman, G. Lark, R. Kerstetter, W. Karniol, F. Keller, R. Band, D. Kemery. Fourth Row —G. Kalsich, L. Leeser, R. Kline, R. Mantz, W. Hornberger, R. Delbaugh, T. Hoover. 45 JUNIOR CLASS First Row, Left to Right—E. Paul, S. Reitz, P. Schaffner, E. Moyer, S. Notestine, D. Reem, R. Scheller, S. Runyan, J. Roush. Second Row—F. Musser, R. Reed, G. Riland, R. Roshon, R. Miller, Y. Patterson, J. No- testine. Third Row—W. Rowe, H. Moyer, H. Reichner, W. Mummey, F. Reichley, R. Rothermel, W. Nunamaker. Fourth Row— L. Heim, L. Reitz, W. Ruch, J. Osman, R. Nace, J. Ney. First Row, Left to Right—J. Shaffer, J. Snyder, R. Stroh, E. Snyder, L. Schnee, B. Schlegel, S. Stroup. Second Row—J. Sebaso- vich, J. Scholvin, G. Smith, B. Swope, N. Spangler. Third Row—B. Smith, L. Snyder, R. Shotsberger, J. Shipe, C. Strausser. Fourth Row—R. Stettler, W. Snauffer, B. Simpson, G. Smith. First Row, Left to Right—C. Willard, D. Wetzel, B. Wentzel, H. Yegger, B. Zerbe, M. Walters, L. Wagner. Second Row—C. Wise, C. Zerbe, S. Wynn, D. Yankoskie, A. Yoder, D. Williams. Third Row—T. Trout- man, R. Whary, M. Treaster, J. Yazisko, G. Wert. Fourth Row—D. Walters, J. Wolfe, P. White, F. White, J. Umholtz, R. Witmer. 46 WILLIAM MICHAEL President ERNEST REICHLEY Vice-President JEAN VOLINSKY Secretary SOPHOMORE CLASS On September 5, 1956, we, the meek little sophomore class of '59, entered the vast domain of the upperclassmen— Sunbury Senior High School. We were thrust into a huge, milling turmoil, and we con- sidered it an accomplishment if we got to the right class at the right time. We were confronted with teachers entirely new to us and many subjects equally new. Of course we met sub- jects we've had with us for most of our education and will continue to have as long as we are in school—English, history, mathematics. It seemed as though we were always struggling over an equation, memorizing dates for history and authors for litera- ture, making mistakes on a trial balance, or feeling faint during biology. But high school was not all work. We made and re- newed many friendships; we joined clubs where we learned to shoot rifles or tried to be junior William Tells; we pooled our talents on a bowling team, we cheered at football games until we were hoarse, and we felt like crying when some shining up- perclassman got hurt; and we went to the basketball games and the wrestling matches and of course—the dances. As far as the Prom was concerned, every one of us secretly hoped some senior would ask us. When we elected class officers, we selected a new group, none of whom had held the same position before. We elected wise, capable people; they are a tribute to our class. These are the memories of our Sophomore year. We'll never forget them! AUDREY SCHULER Treasurer G. ROBERT FURMAN Faculty Adviser 47 SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row, Left to Right—L. Arnold, R. Bassett, L. Bycoskie, R. Adams, B. Boyer, B. Brouse, C. Anderson, J. Attig. Second Row—F. Benner, F. Bartholomew, J. Camp- bell, J. Bain, J. Baylor, M. Bostian, J. Beury, J. Brosious. Third Row—R. Berry, R. Berry, G. Amerman, A. Brobst, T. Bidelspach, R. Almond, B. Bucher, J. Bailey, S. Buckles. Fourth Row—F. Beaver, R. Broscious, B. Adams, R. Beaver, J. Black, F. Benner. First Row, Left to Right—R. DePhillips, I. Dressier, C. Cronomiz, R. Delp, S. Debo, S. Eisely, M. English, A. Carl, S. Clark. Second Row—E. Davies, J. Corbin, D. Duff, S. Confer, S. Eisenhart, L. Ditty, A. Dut- tinger. Third Row—C. DeRocco, D. Fenster- macher, F. Dagle, K. Dreibelbies, M. English, G. Campbell, K. Corner, J. Clark. Fourth Row—G. Campbell, H. Edwards, F. Dunkel- berger, J. Cyr, A. Ebright, H. Derr, R. Drumm. First Row, Left to Right—C. Kazar, J. Kemp, P. Hetzendorf, O. Eichner, N. HOrt, S. Furman, A. Hassinger, G. Grazul, C. Holdren, C. Gordon. Second Row—C. Geis- er, E. Galer, C. Hoffman, N. Heyl, L. Hend- ricks, D. Herrold, V. Gaglione, R. Hoffman, J. Hollenbach. Third Row—P. Glace, D. Herb, D. Keen, L. Heckert, J. Huff, G. Funk, M. Haupt, D. Hendricks, S. Hackett. Fourth Row—J. Gordon, F. Hare, J. Herb, F. Haupt, M. Heffner, T. Fetter, D. Heintzelman. 48 First Row, Left to Right—J. Lawrence, W. Michael, K. Long, G. Lauver, J. Lauver, R. Klinger, D. Neff, E. Markunas, L. Kent, S. Klock, C. Lytle. Second Row—R. Minnier, D. Paul, S. Lehman, S. Lieb, S. Moyer, J. Koletar, N. Markle, A. Long, E. Lieb, N. Mahaffey, L. Metherell. Third Row—S. Nace, M. Leffler, J. Mertz, R. Michael, D. Ney, C. Nesterick, M. Moeller, C. Klinger, E. Long. Fourth Row—K. Matheson, J. Long, H. Muldowney, R. Mantz, R. Newberry, J. Lenhart, D. Miller. First Row, Left to Right—D. Renner, S. Reitz, E. Shaffer, C. Pursel, F. Rohrbach, R. Simpson, E. Reichley, N. Reitz, A. Simp- son, D. Paul. Second Row—K. Reitz, A. Schuler, K. Sassaman, E. Snyder, T. Runyan, J. Passmore, C. Packer, N. Schenk, S. Ship- kin. Third Row—S. Scott, M. Pensyl, J. Shilo, W. Reichenbach, B. Mantz, S. Scholl, G. Sites, G. Pope, J. Oberdorf, J. Ryan. Fourth Row—B. Shipe, R. Rorke, T. Ries, W. Rhone, G. Seasholtz, M. Shook, G. Smith, S. Simpson. First Row, Left to Right—J. Williams, L. Whitney, M. Stroh, K. Stettler, J. Yeager, J. Snyder, E. Young, S. Bingaman, S. Treas, V. Bowman, J. Strahn. Second Row—J. Volinsky, N. Varner, M. Willard, N. Swank, F. Spotts, T. Weir, S. Sparrow, M. Smith, B. Snyder, H. Woodcock, R. Witmer. Third Row—S. Broscious, T. Snyder, L. Whitney, P. Tuckmantle, B. Stettler, K. Treon, R. Winnick, J. Treon, R. Wert, J. Wert. Fourth Row—K. Strouse, T. Snyder, A. Varano, C. Herman, M. Wosley, G. Wentzel, L. Van- Dor en. 49 A Senior English class studying the immortal English epic, Beowulf. Future printers set type from the California Job Case. LIFE IN THE CLASSROOMS Mr. McEntire's driver training course is becoming increasingly more popular each year. Mr. Wirt aids a student in general math class. Left to Right—Sophomore literature book. Junior literature book, Senior literature book, Sophomore grammar text. Junior grammar text, Senior grammar text. Vocational grammar text. 50 Left to Right—Biology text, health education text, first year chemistry text, physics text, second year chemistry laboratory manual. Sunbury High School's curriculum is highly diversified. A wide selection of courses and subjects has been made available to each stu- dent. Accordingly, the pupil not only receives a general education, but he is also able to specialize, to a certain degree, in his chosen field of work. As a college preparation, the academic course has been set up. This course is unique from similiar courses in that it offers second year chem- istry, a subject taught in only one other high school in the State of Penn- sylvania. For the business-minded pupil, the commercial course is available. The boy with a trade in mind may choose the tempting oppor- tunities offered in the vocational course. As for the student who is com- pletely undecided about his future career, the general course is recom- mended. The human skull presents itself as an interesting subject for young biologists. Drafting requires a skilled hand and a patient disposition. Map-Study is an essential part of any history course. Study of American literature enables these juniors to Sawing a board straight is the mark of an accomplished carpenter, become better acquainted with our great writers. Left to Right—Second year algebra text, plane geometry text, commercial mathematics text, vocational mathematics text, solid geometry text, trigonometry text, first year algebra text. Mr. Nesline offers his criticism on o drawing just completed. LIFE IN THE CLASSROOMS The general course is the newest offered on the curriculum. It provides for the student a flexible course of study from which he can easily turn to business, a trade, or even attend college if he chooses the proper electives. Unlike the academic course, the general course requires no foreign language or aca- demic math. A number of vocational and com- mercial subjects are included on the list of electives. Learning the steps in the operation of the new drill machine. Machine shop boys work the lathes under the watchful eye of Mr. Delp. •w __________ Left to Right—Musical education text, public speaking text, driver training text. LIFE IN THE CLASSROOMS This tranquil atmosphere indicates that an English test is in progress. The card catalog helps us locate books quickly and easily. Boys' gym classes are conducted out-of-doors during the early fall and late spring. Mr. Mitterling instructs his class on the use of a business machine. The commercial course is subdivided into accounting and secretarial studies. English and history are required subjects in both divi- sions. The secretarial course requires typing, shorthand, and secretarial studies. Required subjects in accounting include bookkeeping, typing, office practice, and law and salesman- ship. Commercial arithmetic is available as an elective. Additional history subjects and pub- lic speaking are electives. Home economics courses are also available to interested stu- dents. The commercial department is furnished with the latest office machinery and equip- ment. This plus a superior faculty all con- tribute to the production of efficient secretaries and businessmen. These young men are creating radios from mere diagrams and drawings. According to Miss Reichley, mastering the typewriter is an accomplishment. These future farmers learn that soil conservation plays an important part in modern day farming. Left to Right—Secretarial work text, dictation text, typing manual, transcription text, shorthand text, bookkeeping and accounting text. LIFE IN THE CLASSROOMS The Problems of Democracy class helps us to analyze and correct our personalities. Overhauling a car in auto shop can become quite a grimy job. A senior Law and Sales class studies hard in preparation for their future careers. Mr. Hatton keeps his algebra class on their toes with a series of rapid fire drill questions. Highly sensitive scales are used in the Chemistry Course. Mrs. Watkins stresses the need for eating three well-balanced meals a day. The purpose of the academic course is preparing students for college education. Academic math and a foreign language are required of every student. Algebra I and II are usually studied by the end of the sophomore year. Trigonometry, plane and solid geometry may be selected if desired for the junior and senior years. The course offers a choice of four languages—Latin, French, Spanish, and German. Two years of study in any one is necessary for one credit. Pennsylvania history and world history are required in the sophomore year. As Juniors American history is studied, and in the senior year Problems of Democracy. Four years of English are required of every academic student. There are also many electives available in the course such as home economics, music theory, public speaking, industrial arts, and mechanical drawing. Biology and chemistry I are required during the first two years in high school. Chemistry II and physics are optional during the senior year. Senior Chemistry students receive a thorough education in qualitative analysis. 57 Home Economics girls make many of their own clothes. A Tale of Two Cities satisfies an eager young sophomore's craving for literature. The vocational course has five subdivisions: auto shop, car- pentry, machine shop, drafting, and radio. The program carried on consists of studies for one week followed by a week in the shops. There are no electives in the vocational course of study. Ele- mentary algebra and trade mathematics are studied by all the pupils. Solid and plane geometry are required of drafting students. A thorough education in English and history is received by each student. Elementary chemistry and physics are also included on the curriculum. The shops are fully equipped and are under the supervision of capable instructors. The student not only receives vocational in- struction here, but also learns to practice safety and good working habits. The vocational agriculture course is comparatively new at Sunbury. Boys enrolled in it attend classes in scientific farming and make weekly field trips. The remainder of their schedule is devoted to academic subjects. LIFE THE Time and elbow grease put a high luster on this automobile. IN CLASSROOMS 58 Left to Right—Spanish text, French text, Latin text. The Pennsylvania history course provides us with many little-known facts about our state. Mrs. Brobst drills her first year German class on pronunciation. Physics is a subject which enables us to learn more of the world around us. Left to Right—Problems of Democracy text, American History text. World History text, Pennsylvania History text. JERRE BLANK, Editor-in-Chief TORCH STAFF GAIL SOLOMON, Associate Editor JOHN BAUER, Business Manager BARBARA STROUSE, Art Editor SUSAN MERTZ, Personals Editor is-' : JUDY FRECK, Art Editor Charles Snyder, Personals Paul Lenker, Personals Jane Reichenbach Marjorie Furman, Personals Dana Wilson, Personals Personals, Business Vivian Serafin, Personals Clarice Swank Personals, Business Mercy Clark, Personals Carol Mull, Features Suzanne Leib, Features Suzanne Lehman, Features Kay Gaglione Features, Business Patricia Wynn Suzanne Haupt, Activities Susan Broscious Arlen Lenker, Sports Lee Broscious, Sports Activities, Business Activities, Business Judy Schor, Features Sylvia Sandler Activities, Business Jane Reinaker, Typist Carol Lancaster, Typist Peter Carpenter, Ex Offico Robert Walborn David Campbell Photographer Photographer 63 MAJORETTES, Left to Right—B. Schlegel, R. Klinger, F. Brown, J. Reinoker, S. Straub. First Row—A. Johnston, E. Markunas, M. English, J. Mertz, H. Yeager, J. Marks, M. Ressler, G. Solomon, D. Wilson, D. Keen, C. Willard. Second Row—S. Moll, C. Swank, S. Berger, M. Smith, D. Campbell, D. Leitzel, L. Metherell, M. Heffner, C. Bloom, B. Hoffman, C. Riegel, M. Willard, F. Benner, P. Betz, E. Snyder, T. Shaffer, H. Gearhcrt. Third Row—L. Van Doren, J. Snyder, A. Brobst, D. Hendricks, C. Packer, N. Reitz, J. Lauver, R. Broscious, M. Treaster, W. Beck, M. Furman, W. Winters, J. Wolfe, R. Hoffman, R. Berry, G. Lark, W. Michael, C. Snyder, F. Cel litti, F. Reichley, R. Walborn, C. Moyer, M. Pensyl, P. Miller, B. Simpson. Fourth Row—C. Anderson, R. Keefer, C. Kelly, S. Broscious, S. Shipkin, E. Shaffer, R. Miller, W. Rhone, A. Duttinger, M. Shook, B. Shipe, D. Reem, N. Mahaffey, J. Yeager, J. Long, D. Herb, S. Sparrow, A. Engle, M. Richards, B. Swope. Fifth Row—J. Beard, F. Dunkelberger, R. Berry, M. Forster, P. Lenker, M. Davenport, K. Williams, Mr. C. Coleman, director. SHS BAND CHARLES COLEMAN, Director In existence since 1927, the band has provided endless enjoyment for a countless number of boys and girls. It not only excels in furthering the members' music appreciation but also provides experiences which tend to increase their interest in school. For many, it provides a constructive hobby which sometimes leads to a musical career. Its program also gives numerous opportunities for group activities and aids in the general development of students both indi- vidually and socially. For the past nine years the band has been directed by Mr. Charles Coleman, who, with his vast store of ideas and energy, has helped the band to become well- known throughout the state. 64 In 1953 the unit won national recognition when invited by Idaho to lead their delegation in the Presi- dential Inaugural Parade at Washington, D. C. This year for the first time, the ninety members and their director attended the State Band Day at Penn State. The band was one of the sixty to participate in the parade and spectacular half-time performance. All this recognition is not easily attained. Mr. Coleman spends many long hours carefully planning each unique drill performed at the football games in the fall. Every morning sometimes as early as seven- thirty, the members may be seen working out each intricate movement. The concerts, presented in the winter and spring, also call for meticulous planning and practice on the part of the members and director. This combination of efforts and activities tend to maintain a high standard of musicianship and make the S. H. S. Band outstanding in the school and com- munity. Left to Right—K. Williams, student director; B. Simpson, junior manager; W. Winters, senior manager; J. Reinaker, secretary; F. Benner, sophomore manager; F. Reichley, publicity manager; J. Beard, vice-president; R. Walborn, president. 65 An intricate drill is performed at the Mt. Carmel football gome. THE OWL The Owl mascot of the Sunbury High School band was initiated at the spring concert of 1956. The first person to don the costume was Faith Davenport, graduate of the Class of 1956. Since its origin, the Owl has presided at all band events. It has become a familiar part of the group, appearing at the football games, parades, and sea- sonal concerts. Taking part in the performance of the Owl this year have been Barbara Bright, Sally Clark, and Ann Yoder. The bond sets out on a trip to Wilkes-Borre. 66 Left to Right—M. Davenport, M. Forster, H. Gearhart, J. Reinaker, P. Betz, M. Richards, A. Engle, E. Snyder, S. Sparrow, J. Long, C. Riegel, P. Miller, D. Reem, M. Pensyl, N. Mahaffey, Mr. Charles Coleman, director. DANCE BANDS The boys' and girls' dance bands are made up of those mem- bers of the band who desire to broaden their musical interests to include both the current hit tunes and the old classical dance num- bers. Besides increasing the members' interest in music, the dance bands also give them valuable experience in solo work and original interpretation. The girls' dance band, commonly known as 'The Night Owls', has been in existence for three years. They have, during that time, provided music for banquets, local dances, and proms. The boys' dance band, although organized only this year, has already begun to provide delightful music for civic organizations and school dances. Both bands often combine their talents to per- form at school assemblies and other engagements. Left to Right—C. Coleman, director; L. Von Doren, B. Swope, F. Benner, F. Reichley, A. Shaffer, R. Walborn, B. Simpson, D. Campbell, K. Williams. 67 First Row Seated, Left to Right—D. Campbell, F. Reichley, R. Walborn, K. Williams. Second Row—P. Schnee, L. Robbins, R. Snyder, C. Snyder, J. Bauer, L. Broscious, J. Blank. Third Row—L. Van Doren, R. Broscious, M. Heffner, W. Karniol, R. Barnasconi, W. Rhone, F. Dunkelberger, N. Markle, W. Snauffer, G. Wentzel, W. Beck, T. Troutman, J. Bain, J. Black, R. Witmer, C. Bloom, R. Hoffman, R. Shots- berger, J. Hahn, W. Michael, R. Berry, F. Keller, L. Laskowski. PAUL KEEFER, Faculty Adviser KEY CLUB ROBERT DRICK, Faculty Adviser The Sunbury High School Key Club, primarily a service organi- zation and a subsidiary of Key Club International, was first organ- ized in 1937 by a group of students under the direction of Mr. Paul F. Keefer, and has continued to be one of the school's most active and worthwhile organizations. The aims of the Key Club include the promotion of better citizenship, in and out of school, and the performance of definite services in both school and community. Each year the club sponsors a Career Day Conference, faculty tea, and a parents' banquet. Some of the additional projects include the assistance with community and school campaigns and benefits, providing vocational guidance literature for the library, and assisting at various sports events. The members of this group must have an average of at least C grades. Each Tuesday noon these students meet at lunch time to discuss their business and future plans. The genral supervision is provided by the Key Club Committee of the Kiwanis Club of Sunbury. Faculty advisers are Mr. Paul F. Keefer and Mr. Robert W. Drick. The student board directors are: senior, Paul Lenker; junior, Robert Shotsberger; and sophomore, Llewain VanDoren. The officers are Robert Walborn, president; Fred Reichley, vice-president; David Campbell, secretary, and Terry Shaffer, treasurer. 68 The Board of Directors meets every Thursday to determine club action. Every meeting is opened with devotions by a member of the club. ROBERT WALBORN President FRED REICHLEY Vice-President DAVID CAMPBELL Secretary TERRY SHAFFER Treasurer Robert Walborn, president, calls the meeting to order. Meetings are held on Tuesdays during the noon hour. 69 NEWS STAFF—Seated, Left to Right—E. Shaffer, A. Duttinger, J. Passmore, S. Bros- cious, editor; S. Notestine, C. Huff, C. Blank. Standing—D. Kemery, R. Hoffman, L. VanDoren, W. Karniol, M. Heffner. FEATURES STAFF — Seated, Left to Right—B. Furman, E. Snyder, C. Swank, B Mengle, editor; S. Hunt, F. Musser, J. Pardoe. Standing—R. Berry, R. Bros- cious, M. Davenport, S. Klock, S. Hac- kett, M. Pensyl, P. Holdren. First Row, Seated, Left to Right—S. Bros- cious, C. Leeser, C. Riegel, T. Shaffer, B. Mengle. Second Row—J. Reichenbach, J. Pardoe, M. Pensyl, D. Wilson, R. Keefer, C. Swank, E. Snyder. Standing—D. Kemery, C. Kreider, Jl. VanDoren, F. Dunkelberger, R. Barnasconi, R. Hoffman, R. Berry, J. Passmore, W. Karniol, A. Duttinger, R. Broscious, S. Hackett, M. Heffner, S. No- testine, S. Klock, F. Reichley, E. Shaffer, M. Davenport, P. Holdren, S. Hunt, C. Blank, C. Huff, M. Lazeski, F. Musser, M. Jablonski, B. Furman. EDITORIAL STAFF — Left to Right — T. Shaffer, sports; J. Reichenbach, business manager; S. Broscious, news; C. Riegel, editor-in-chief; C. Leeser, associate editor- in-chief; B. Mengle, features; M. Jablonski, exchange. t TYPISTS—Left to Right—Barbara Furman, Joan Pardoe, Mercy Clark, Suzanne Lehman, Mary Jablonski. ( SPORTS STAFF—Left to Right—F. Dunkelberger, R. Keefer, B. Barnasconi, T. Shaffer, editor; F. Reichley, M. Lazeski, C. Kreider. OFFICERS—First Row, Left to Right —S. Mertz, vice-president; J. Reich- enbach, secretary; B. Mengle, re- porter. Second Row — R. Wynn, president; H. Gearhart, assistant secretary; D. Kemery, treasurer. GLEE CLUB First Row, Left to Right—J. Oberdorf, K. Matheson, S. Lehman, C. Riegel, J. Reichenbach, P. Wynn, M. Albright, B. Arnold, R. Wynn. Second Row—M. Davenport, C. Raker, J. Freck, K. Gaglione, C. Mull, H. Gearhart, R. Hoffman, R. Barnasconi, C. Kreider. Third Row— C. Blank, B. Bright, L. Schnee, F. Musser, P. Schaffner, S. Leib, A. Straub, B. Mengle, R. Miller, R. Kline. Fourth Row P. Holdren, K. Drei- belbies, D. Neff, D. Miller, D. Bickle, B. Wentzel, J. Hendricks, G. Riland, B. Furman, S. Hunt. Fifth Row—S. Mertz, W. Patton, P. Carpen- ter, L. Snyder, F. Reichley, R. Shotsberger, W. Karmol, D. Kemery, M. Jablonski. Sixth Row—K. Reed, adviser; T. Troutman, R. Rothermel, L. Laskowski. Through co-operation and hard work, the Glee Club has successfully accomplished everything it has undertaken. Com- posed of fifty-five sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses, the club has achieved splendid four-part, and eight-part harmony. The group presented a concert for the school preceding the Christmas vacation which was recorded and broadcast over WKOK during the festive season. Under the direction of Miss Katherine Reed, the group also sang for many service clubs, churches, and other civic organizations. In addition to the Christmas Concert, the Glee Club presented a Spring Concert and participated in the annual Baccalaureate and Commence- ment Services. Because of their interest and musical ability, six members of the Glee Club were selected to represent Sunbury High School at the annual Northeastern District Chorus, which was held at Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, in January. They had the privilege of singing under the direction of Dr. Harry Robert Wilson, Director of Choral Music at Columbia University. KATHERINE P. REED Faculty Adviser DISTRICT CHORUS MEM- BERS—First Row, Left to Right—S. Mertz, C. Mull, P. Wynn. Second Row— R. Wynn, H. Gearhart, D. Kemery. Miss Reed drills a morning rehearsal. First Row, Left to Right—K. Williams, R. Wynn, T. Shaffer, R. Walborn, G. Wert. Second Row—R. Diehl, K. Kline, R. Rothermel, J. Wolfe, W. Beck, J. Hahn, R. Hoffman, L. Laskowski. Third Row—T. Ries, J. Shilo, P. Gottsholl, F. Keller, C. Bloom, R. Leffler. Fourth Row—w! Rhone, M. Heffner, R. Winnick, R. Adams, R. Broscious, Mr. Auten. BOYS' RIFLE CLUB The Boys' Rifle Club provides the training and experience necessary in the safe and accurate use of firearms. The club meets weekly under the capable supervision of Mr. John Auten, who has done a remarkable job in developing the skills in this most enjoyable sport. All members of the high school are eligible to participate. Each boy works hard to prepare himself for the big spring tournament which determines the club champion. Whether a boy is a pro-marksman, marksman, or sharpshooter he is certain to have acquired both knowledge and valuable experience during his association with the club. First Row, Left to Right—B. Bingamen, C. Blank, S. Broscious, S. Wynn, C. McCormick, V. Whyne, H. Renn. Second Row—D. Fenstermach- er, C. Klinger, S. Notestine, R. Leitzel, V. Graybill, M. Jablonski, C. Geiser. Third Row—L. Arnold, J. Ryan, K. Matheson, R. Almond, N. Hort, E. Markunus. Fourth Row—S. Confer, M. Moeller, S. Scott, C. Hoffman, J. Beury. Fifth Row—A. Schuler, S. Broscious, C. Nesterick, S. Nace, B. Boyer. GIRLS' RIFLE CLUB SUSAN BROSCIOUS President The objectives of the Girls7 Rifle Club are two-fold: first, to eliminate fear of firearms, and, second, to develop skill and the safe use of them. With the patient guidance of Mr. George Henry, a member of the Junior High School faculty, the fruits of diligent attendance and practice are given ample oppor- tunity to be realized when the club participates in com- petitive matches with adult teams in Mount Carmel and Shamokin. Another highlight of the club's activities comes at the end of the season when the club has its annual championship match to determine the best shot. CAROLYN McCORMICK Treasurer SHIRLEY WYNN Vice-President CAROLL BLANK Secretary 75 First Row, Left to Right—M. Smith, A. Duttinger, S. Haupt, J. Broscious, D. Neff, S. Shipkin, C. Packer, P. Glace. Second Row—J. Reich- enbach, D. Hay, D. Wilson, J. Volinsky, F. Rohrbach, F. Musser, G. Solomon, S. Lehman. Third Row—L. Hendricks, M. Haupt, C. Swank, P. Miller, C. Nesterick, K. Reitz, S. Nace. Fourth Row—R. Michael, B. Swope, L. Van Doren, R. Snyder, D. Campbell, T. Shaffer, R. Miller, J. Wolfe, R. Bingaman. OFFICERS, Left to Right—D. Wilson, secretary; J. Wolfe, vice-president; Mr. E. Hill, adviser; T. Shaffer, president; G. Solomon, treasurer. ARCHERY CLUB Developing good sportsmanship and providing ex- perience in bowmanship is the two-fold purpose of the Archery Club, a rapidly growing organization in our high school. With the increasing membership and newly acquired rules and regulations, the club is thriv- ing in its first year of formal organization. By sponsoring dances, bake sales, and by the col- lection of dues, the club acquired sufficient funds to purchase equipment and operate the organization. The archers compete in various tournaments within the club. Each member is given the full support of the efforts and abilities of the adviser, Mr. Earl Hill. First Row, Left to Right—I. Thomas, M. Albright, R. Keefer, Mrs. Steigerwalt. Second Row—C. Raker, S. Sandler, B. Strouse, C. Zeckman, S. Reihl, G. Cantner, I Blouch. Third Row—P. Hetzendorf, S. Treas, M. Bastion, G. Riland, J. Herb, M. Lazeski, P. Hummel, R. Leitzel, S. Gilfert, S. Hackett, S. Klock, P. Holdren. THE LIBRARY CLUB Two student librarians, Sylvia Sandler and Phyllis Zerbc, chock returned books in the library. Left to Right—R. Keefer, president; D. Wilson, vice- president; Mrs. F. Steigerwalt, adviser, I. Thomas, secretary; M. Albright, treasurer. Carol Raker performs an initiation stunt at the Get Acquainted Party. The Library Club is composed of girls who devote one period a week to assisting in the library. This year the membership totals thirty-one girls, of which thirteen are seniors. Under the capable guidance of Mrs. Florence Steiger- walt, the girls record attendance, take charge of circula- tion, shelve books and magazines, put up displays, and keep records. It is through their assistance that we re- ceive prompt and efficient service in the library. This work sometimes influences a girl in choosing library work for her career. First Row, Left to Right—D. Renn, D. Heim, R. Shipmen, L. Leitzel, G. Susnoskie, K. Stettler, C. Bassett, R. Minnier, R. Bas- sett, H. Mann. Second Row—B. Kurtz, D. Heim, W. Tressler, D. Schaffer, M. Lenig, E. Markowski, L. Ditty, D. Mengle. Third Row—Mr. Drick, adviser; F. Bartholomew, R. Bartholomew, J. Hess, L. Attinger, G. Pope, R. Pope. Fourth Row—L. Hepner, L. Snyder, R. Wert, A. Ebright, H. Derr, L. Arbogast. FUTURE ROBERT DRICK Faculty Adviser WAYNE MUMMEY, president, calls an F. F. A. meeting to order. FARMERS OF AMERICA Under the efficient guidance of Mr. Drick, the adviser, the thirty-eight members of the F. F. A. have successfully achieved their aim of developing within themselves an intense eagerness to practice modern farming tech- niques. Through field trips encompassing local farms, the boys are enabled to view practical application of their classroom training. Each year the boys choose farm projects on which they spend many hours of diligent work. The projects range from growing vege- tables to tending a herd of cattle. The boys may have as many as fifteen of these projects during the year. Some of the handicraft is entered in county farm shows and the State Farm Show in Harrisburg. Delegates from Sunbury attend the F. F. A. week held at Pennsylvania State University during the year. While there, they attend several lectures, and become acquainted with many intricate farm machines. 78 First Row, Left to Right—J. Reichenbach, D. Hay, K. Gaglione, G. Solomon, C. Swank, C. Riegel, P. Miller, E. Snyder, S. Haupt. Second Row—J. Garinger, C. Lancaster, L. Reichert, P. Wynn, H. Gearhart, S. Mertz, M. Davenport, F. Musser, B. Wentzel, S. Klock. Third Row —S. Stroup, L. Schnee, B. Hoffman, J. Reinaker, P. Schaffner, B. Furman, S. Broscious, D. Yankoskie, C. Bean, D. Miller. Fourth Row—S. Sandler, S. Savidge, M. Willard, C. Leeser, C. Huff, S. Kuebler, M. Lazeski, J. Fogel. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Each member of the F. T. A. is confronted with numerous opportunities to identify and develop the qualities and aptitudes basic to successful teaching. Through listening to teachers and educators from near-by colleges and our own high school, the members learn of the numerous experiences—both pleasant and unpleasant—awaiting them in the teach- ing profession. Visits to various colleges help to stimulate interest. By sponsoring dances, bake sales, and collecting dues, the cost of these trips is alleviated. Observation in classrooms gives each member an opportunity to see the teach- ers at work; and, to some is extended the chance to try their hand at teaching. In order to become better acquainted with the teachers, the club sponsored a tea for them preceding the Christmas vacation. With the assistance of their adviser, Mrs. Evelyn Picton, the group is making rapid strides in promoting an interest in teaching. Left to Right—H. Gearhart, president; C. Riegel, vice-president; B. Hoffman, secretary; Mrs. E. Picton, adviser; S. Haupt, treasurer. 79 OFFICERS—Left to Right—J. Freck, secretary; B. Menglc, vice-president; C. Swank, treasurer; J. Schor, president. F. H. A. girls work busily on many projects during their meetings. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Learning to live better today so that our lives and those of our families may be easier tomorrow is the purpose of the F. H. A. The club is a non-profit youth organization which sponsors local, state, and national projects. With the aid of the adviser, Mrs. Donna Mclntire, and co-adviser, Mrs. Augusta Watkins, the group has enlarged rapidly in both membership and activities. Last fall, the club sponsored a game dinner which allowed the boys of the Future Farmers of America to show their skill in hunting, and provide the members of the F. H. A. with an opportunity to display their culinary dexterity. The girls also presented the mem- bers of the faculty with gayly wrapped cookies at Christmastime and collected clothes for the needy peo- ple in Hungary. Among the other social activities spon- sored by this organization are swimming parties, hay- rides, and dances. First Row, Left to Right—R. Keefer, P. Holdren, M. Clark, S. Haupt, K. Gaglione, J. Roush, L. Miller. Second Row—S. Leib, J. Freck, L. Reichert, P. Schaffer, M. Raup, M. Hand. Third Row—J. Volinsky, B. Mengle, J. Schor, C. Swank, J. Baker. Fourth Row—L. Snyder, D. Yonkoskie, J. Fogel, Mrs. McEntire, adviser. Fifth Row— Mrs. Watkins, co-adviser. 80 Left to Right—F. Cellitti, J. Ivy, K. Treon, W. Winters, D. Lcitzcl. WILLIAM WINTERS President The Hi-Y is a national organization for boys sponsored by the Y. M. C. A. Under the supervision of Mr. Fred Chivola the club strives to promote Christian living and high ideals among the student body. HI-Y Each year the club contributes to the World Service Work. Money for this service is obtained by sponsoring various dances throughout the year. The boys also aid the Community Chest drive and take an active part in state and district events. Raising funds to help support local charities is the object of these boys. 81 First Row, Left to Right—J. Gaskin, P. Hummel, D. Neff, A. Duttinger, C. Packer, N. Hort, P. Glace, K. Long, N. Sheak, S. Moll. Second Row—J. Herb, B. Boyer, C. Kelly, J. Wert, C. Anderson, M. Forster, G. Solomon, D. Hendricks. Third Row—J. Volinsky, M. Haupt, D. Yon- koskie, C. Swank, E. Snyder, J. Fogel, J. Garringer, C. Hare. Fourth Row—C. Nesterick, C. Geiser, I. Campbell, G. Riland, D. Keen, A. Brobst. OFFICERS—Left to Right—S. Moll, vice-president; M. Haupt, treasurer; Mr. C. Ladd, adviser; C. Swank, president; M. Forster, secretary; J. Garringer, chaplain. TRI-HI-Y The Tri-Hi-Y, sponsored by the Y. M. C. A., is a girls7 organization devoted to serving the community and developing good Christian fel- lowship. Along with their regular meetings, the girls sponsor dances and skating parties to provide the funds to finance the services ren- dered by the club. Under the supervision of Mr. Clement Ladd and Miss Janice Widdemen, a student at Sus- quehanna University, the organization attends district meetings and sponsors inter-club meet- ings with the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y7s in the area. Each summer the group sends three of its newly elected officers to Cedar Crest College. There, along with officers of clubs throughout the state, the girls receive training essential in the leadership of their local club. The Tri-Hi-Y helps many of the under- privileged children of the area to enjoy a real Christmas by sponsoring a party each year, complete with tree and presents. Each Thursday the girls meet and develop projects to serve their community. 82 HELEN WOODCOCK JEAN VOLINSKY MARCENE HAUPT CHEERLEADERS CAROLE HUFF - i DOROTHY YANKOSKIE IRIS THOMAS amok MARY LAZESKI SUZANNE GRUGAN LORA JEAN BENNER VIOLET WHYNE 83 HEAD COACHES JAMES M. HINDS BASKETBALL Mr. Lapinsky has created a lasting impres- sion in SHS throughout the past six years that he has been basketball coach. While attending West Hazleton High School, he played three years of football in the position of left end and became the captain in his senior year. He also played one year of Junior Varsity and three years of Varsity bas- ketball, being captain his senior year. Mr. Lapinsky attended Duquesne Univer- sity on a basketball scholarship, playing two years of basketball there, preceding his en- trance into the service. In addition to this, he also attended Princeton University and Millers- ville State Teachers College, where he was a letterman for two years. His professional career consists of playing semi-pro baseball for the Hazleton Browns, and semi-pro basketball in Pittsburgh. At present, he is teaching industrial arts at Junior High School and has been assistant Junior High School football coach for nine years. FOOTBALL Sunbury High School should consider itself extremely fortunate to have as its head foot- ball coach and junior varsity basketball coach a man who is so well versed in those sports. Mr. James Hinds received his high school diploma from Bloomsburg High School, where he played three years of football and three years of basketball. Upon completion of his high school educa- tion, Mr. Hinds enrolled in Bloomsburg State Teachers College, playing football for three years and baseball for three years. He has had all eleven years of his coaching experience at SHS as both assistant coach, and later, as head coach. For two summers, Mr. Hinds played pro- fessional baseball with farm teams affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. JOHN J. LAPINSKY 86 HEAD COACHES WRESTLING During the years Mr. Zalinski has been in our high school, he has been a constant inspi- ration to those working with him. He is the wrestling coach and assistant football coach in SHS. With his ever-present friendly smile, he has endeavored to shape the eager but inexperi- enced young boys who come out for wrestling each year into physically fit wrestlers who are able to defend themselves and attain victory for their school while on the mat. Mr. Zalinski went to Shamokin High School where he participated in various sports. He played football for three years as a guard and fullback. He also played baseball for two years and wrestled for three years. While receiving his college education at Pennsylvania Military College, Mr. Zalinski par- ticipated in football for four years, wrestling for three years, track for three years, and base- ball for one year. MR. EDWARD J. ZALINSKI BASEBALL Among the most well-liked of all SHS coaches is Mr. Francis Hatton, who has been coaching baseball in our school for the past 20 years. He began coaching and teaching in Sunbury in 1933. In football, he was line coach from 1933 to 1939, and head coach from 1940 to 1952. Mr. Hatton also coached wrestling, starting in 1938 when it began as a sport in SHS. While in high school Mr. Hatton played three years of football, being captain in his senior year and playing center on the All- Philadelphia team. He also played three years of baseball—captain his senior year—and two years of basketball. In prep school, he took part in football, wrestling, and baseball. In college, Mr. Hatton played four years of football—captain his senior year, and played on the Little All-American team. He participated in college baseball for four years. Mr. Hatton's professional career shows that he played two years of football with the Reading Keys. MR. FRANCIS C. HATTON First Row, Left to Right—W. Moffat, J. Nace, A. Lenker, C. Snyder, L. Broscious, J. Neidig, F. Gruneberg, W. Patton, L. Smith, P. Schnee, L. Robbins. Second Row—W. Rowe, T. Frick, B. Smith, K. Beaver, J. Treon, T. Troutman, F. Broscious, J. Campbell, G. Amerman, J. Shipe, T. Beaver, L. Snyder. Third Row—P White, G. Sites, R. Drumm, J. Unholtz, R. Stettler, F. White, D. Walters, R. Mantz, R. Beaver, P. Tuck- mantel, F. Spotts, K. Treon, B. Stettler, G. Campbell. VARSITY FOOTBALL ASSISTANT COACHES—Left to Right: Edword J. Bink- oski, Edword J. Zolinski, Carl McEntire. SCHEDULE AND SCORES Sunbury 0 Lewistown . . . . 38 Sunbury 6 Williamsport 34 Sunbury 6 Berwick 12 Sunbury 6 Pottsville 41 Sunbury 6 Coal Township 27 Sunbury 6 Northumberland 20 Sunbury 27 Hazleton . . 37 Sunbury 12 Milton 0 Sunbury 0 Shamokin 20 Sunbury 14 Mount Carmel 13 88 Coach Hinds plans grid strategy with Captain Neidig, quarterback Beaver, and guard Gruneberg. Sunbury—0 Lewistown—38 September 7, 1956 — Away The Sunbury Owls lost to the superior LHS Panthers in their initial game of the season. At the start, it was a close contest with Sunbury threatening to score in the second quarter. The Owls were unable to rally after Chuck Craw- ford, LHS quarterback, ran and passed for four touchdowns, breaking through the comparatively green SHS defense. Sunbury—6 Williamsport—34 September 1 5, 1956 — Away The Millionaires, capitalizing on SHS mistakes, regis- tered a 34-6 victory over the Owls. Williamsport built up a strong lead at half time. Sunbury's score came when the ball rolled into the Williamsport end zone and was recovered by Gary Sites, the game ending shortly thereafter. The teom as a whole played a much improved game over the previous one a week before. Sunbury—6 Pottsville—41 September 28, 1956 — Home Surging back from a crushing defeat at Easton's hands, Pottsville routed the Owls 41-6. The Crimson of PHS ron and passed for six TD's against the Blue and White. The Owls showed their only offensive spork at the beginning of the second half; defensively they held the Schuylkill Countians in their first two drives. Sunbury—6 Berwick—12 September 21, 1956 — Away Except for late in the initial period and early in the second, the Owls outplayed their opponents. The Bulldogs broke the scoreless tie with a TD in the second quorter, with Sunbury deadlocking the count late in period Ihree. The score knotted at 6-6, Berwick raced for the tie- breaking TD with time running out in the fourth quarter. Sunbury—6 Coal Township—27 October 5, 1956 — Home Yielding four first-half TD's to a strong Coal Town- ship squad, the SHS Owls dropped a Keystone Conference game to the Purple Demons. Capitalizing on the Owls' mistakes. Coal Township built up a half-time lead of 27-0. The Owls came bock early in the fourth period, scor- ing on a pass from Lear Smith to Bob Mantz. Sunbury—6 Northumberland—20 October 12, 1956 — Home Moving for a TD the first time it hod the boll, a su- perior Norry High eleven made history for itself. The Owls showed to advantage only in the early mo- ments of the action with Jim Umholtz scoring. In the second quarter, Norry scored ogain on o pass and also in the final quarter, locking things up. Sunbury—27 Hazleton—37 October 19, 1956 — Home Hazleton took advantage of a fumble to lead ot the end of the first quarter 20-6 in a thriller. Sunbury scored in both the first and second period, but Hazleton led 27-13 ot halftime. The Owls fought hard in the second holf, scoring twice in the final quarter, but could not overcome Hazleton's lead. Sunbury—12 Milton—0 October 26, 1956 — Home The Owls received a taste of victory ot the expense of the previously unbeaten Black Panthers. The first score came from Lee Broscious. Later in the game, in the shadow of their own goal, the Sunbury line made three goal-line stands. The final tally came from on interception by Bill Patton, who raced sixty yards for a TD. Sunbury—0 Shamokin—20 November 3, 1 956 — Away Shamokin's Greyhounds scored in every period but the second in defeating the Owls 20-0. The Owls, hurt by fumbles and key penalties, and un- able to do much blocking, did not look like the team that defeated Milton a week before. Jim Umholtz did most of the ground-gaining on sheer power drives for the losers. Sunbury—14 Mount Carmel—13 November 9, 1 956 The Sunbury High School Owls closed out their foot- ball season with on impressive team victory over the Red Tornadpes of Mount Carmel. Sunbury, with a strong second-half attack, outpointed and outplayed their North- umberland County foes to win their second game of the 1956 season. SENIOR PLAYERS LEE BROSCIOUS, Back FRED GRUNEBERG, Guord ARLEN LENKER, End WILLIAM MOFFATT, Tackle JAMES NACE, Tackle JACK NEIDIG, Tackle 92 LEAR SMITH, Bock CHARLES SNYDER, Bock LARRY ROBBINS, Manager PHILLIP SCHNEE, End 93 Front Row, Loft to Right—C. Snyder, P. White, K. Beaver, T. Frick, B. Swope, L. Broscious. Second Row—A. Lenker, manager; F. White, C. Hare, W. Patton, B. Simpson, B. Smith, L. Robbins, manager. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND SCORES Coach Lapinsky plans defensive plays with Simpson and Beaver. Opponent Sunbury Dec, 7—Lewistown.......... 56 42 Dec. 1 1—Saint Edwards 42 40 Dec. 14—Coal Township 58 34 Dec. 1 8—Lewisburg ....... 29 44 Dec. 21—Danville 57 62 Jan. 4—Selinsgrove ....... 34 69 Jan. 8—Trevorton ......... 23 45 Jan. 15—Milton 41 60 Jan. 18—Northumberland 35 33 Jan. 22—Bloomsburg ....... 43 42 Jan. 25—Mifflinburg ...... 61 59 Jan. 29—Lewisburg ........ 47 36 Feb. 1—Danville 53 57 Feb. 5—Selinsgrove . 55 75 Feb. 8—Trevorton ......... 41 63 Feb. 12—Shamokin ......... 60 55 Feb. 15—Milton............ 67 57 Feb. 19—Northumberland 46 70 Feb. 22—Bloomsburg 37 42 Feb. 26—Mifflinburg . 63 58 94 Simpson shows good form in blocking his opponent's shot. SENIOR CACERS Top to Bottom: LEE BROSCIOUS CHARLES HARE WILLIAM PATTON CARL SNYDER Patton heaves in a two-pointer. Front Row, Left to Right—D. Herb, manager; R. Rorke, F. Benner, E. Reichley, F. Spotts. Second Row—G. Amerman, P. Tuckmantel, J. Campbell, L. Snyder, K. Treon J. Huff, R. Drumm. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Benner and Campbell absorb some instruction from Coach Hinds. SCHEDULE AND SCORES Opponent Sunbury Dec. 7—Lewistown .......... 58 55 Dec. 1 1—Saint Edwards 56 53 Dec. 14—Coal Township 56 58 Dec. 18—Lewisburg ......... 52 60 Dec. 21—Danville 33 53 Jan. 4—Selinsgrove 35 51 Jan. 8—Trevorton 37 72 Jan. 15—Milton 39 52 Jan. 18—Northumberland 35 36 Jan. 22—Bloomsburg 55 51 Jan. 25—Mifflinburg 46 57 Jan. 29—Lewisburg 44 35 Feb. 1—Danville 42 72 Feb. 5—Selinsgrove 38 51 Feb. 8—Trevorton 32 60 Feb. 12—Shamokin 58 55 Feb. 15—Milton 53 48 Feb. 19—Northumberland 45 59 Feb. 22—Bloomsburg 58 48 Feb. 26—Mifflinburg 61 50 96 Front Row, Left to Right—R. Longenderfer, G. Snyder, F. Nace, J. Bloom, G. Heath, F. Bartholomew, J. Bain. R. Simpson. Second Row— J. Williams, L. Hare, H. Phillips, G. Bolton, P. Schnee, W. Beck, F. Bailey, N. Markle, J. Bain. Third Row—W. Winters, manaqer; J. Cyr, j. Nace, R. Beaver, L. Smith, W. Hornberger, J. Long, manager. WRESTLING TEAM SCHEDULE AND SCORES Opponent Sunbury Dec. 6—Watsontown ......... 8 43 Dec. 15—Muncy .............22 19 Dec. 20—Mifflinburg ...... 14 30 Dec. 22—South Williamsport 12 33 Jan. 5—Berwick . .0 44 Jan. 12—Montoursville..... 11 35 Jan. 19—Lewisburg ........ 14 34 Jan. 24—Lewistown..........25 14 Jan. 26—Ralpho Township 16 30 Jan. 31—Williamsport 16 22 Feb. 7—Hughesville 20 17 Feb. 9—Danville .......... 14 • 20 Feb. 14—Shamokin ......... 31 8 Feb. 23—Mt. Carmel 22 26 Feb. 27—Coal Township 6 35 Heath and Bolton work out under the watchful eye of Coach Zolinski. 97 FRED BAILEY, 138 lbs. JOHN BLOOM, 103 lbs. WILLIAM HORNBERGER, 154 lbs. SENIOR GRAPPLERS Piggy flattened this fellow in 22 seconds of the first period. John Boin prepares for the toke-down. 98 JAMES NACE, 185 lbs. PHILLIP SCHNEE, 145 lbs. LEAR SMITH, 145 lbs. This stubborn fellow poses quite a problem for Smith. This little spitfire just won't turn over for wrestler Heath. To a wrestler, the rest period is the most welcome part of the match. First Row, Loft to Right—J. Herb, R. Rorke, F. Spotts, D. Williams, T. Troutman. Second Row—R. Stettler, G. Wolfe, T. Weir, B. Simpson, B. Smith, K. Beaver, F. Benner, F. Reichley. Third Row—J. Garinger, R. Barnasconi, J. Huff, C. Moyer, P. Kerstetter, L. Snyder, R. Furr. BASEBALL TEAM SCHEDULE Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury Sunbury vs. Danville ......... vs. Lewisburg......... vs. Selinsgrove....... vs. Trevorton ........ vs. Milton ........... vs. Mifflinburg ...... vs. Northumberland . . vs. Danville ......... vs. Lewisburg ........ vs. Selinsgrove....... vs. Trevorton ........ vs. Milton ........... Coach Hatton talks over field strategy with Simpson, Beaver, and Smith. Left to Right—Russel Winegardner, Edward Zalinski, Henry Mitterling, John Lapinsky, Francis Slack, Scotty Abrams, Frederick Padgett, J. Fred Jones, James Hinds, Richard Green, Donald Treon, Fred Muhlman. ATHLETIC COUNCIL The Sunbury Area High School sports program is directed by a group known as the Athletic Council. The council is made up of members of the faculty and school administration. It is responsible for regulating and di- recting the various high school sports. As a result of its work during past years, the council has made the Sunbury sports program one of the most progressive and successful ones in the area. The whole school owes its thanks to the commendable job these gentlemen have done. 101 First Row, Left to Right—C. Young, V. Whyne, M. Sovidge, co-captain; L. Herrold, captain; E. Hockenbrocht, S. Zerbe, E. Williams. Second Row—B. Strouse, P. Schriver, B. Malesheski, J. Klock, Mrs. Watkins. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS First Row, Left to Right—F. Bailey, G. Bolton, B. Hulsizer, W. Nuncmaker, R. Leffler. Second Row— C. Kreider, W. Ruch, D. Berry. 102 Sunbury Citizens-Alumm Sports Booster Club The Sunbury Sports Booster Club is made up of Sunbury High School alumni and citizens who have an avid interest in the sports program at Sun- bury High. They put forth as their objectives: 1. To foster and cement better relations between school personnel and students, particularly those engaged in athletics; to foster better rela- tions between the adult fans of the various committees. 2. To promote more spectator interest in all Sunbury High School sports activities. 3. To promote better spirit between adult fans, students and athletes at all sports events. 4. To promote liaison between parents, Sunbury High School officials, and Sunbury fans. 5. To engender community pride among adult and student fans so that Sunbury will be respected by fans in rival communities. 6. To provide a banquet and trophies for deserving athletes at periodic intervals during the school year. 7. To help keep alive the enthusiasm, spirit, and interest of alumni and citizens in Sunbury Junior and Senior High School activities. Board of Directors Officers Robert Stoner Fred Long James Burns Harry Niehoff Michael Pope, President Joseph Treas, Vice President Theron Gaugler, Jr., Secretary Lawrence Nace, Treasurer 103 1— They stand alone—deserted 2— All confust! 3—The pause that refreshes 4— All alone—and feeling blue 5— The mad scramble 6— Congestion personified 106 They have that gleam in their eyes. What next? Fibber McGee's Closet Last minute touch 107 Fathers man the refreshment stand. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Fun at the post-prom party. Dancing in the atmosphere of a springtime night. Smiling line of hand-clospers Peter Carpenter crowns Martin Pope King of the Prom, while Queen Mary Jone McNinch looks on. The Junior-Senior Prom was held on May 1 1, 1956. It was a beautiful spring night for the event. Dancing continued from eight to eleven under lush Maytime decorations. The evening was then rounded out with an enjoyable Jaycee-sponsored post-prom party in the American Legion building. TWENTY PIERS INTO THE FUTURE After 20 years of intensive research, I have discovered that the newspaper is the most in- formative piece of material ever devised. While reading my old Alma Mater's paper, School Times, I discovered many interesting arti- cles concerning the memorable class of 1957. Making the headlines was the dedication of the long-awaited school building, an ultra-modern miracle designed and built by Dick Slough and Reno Bingaman Construction Company. Ronald Gordon, United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union, delivered the dedicatory address. The principal of the school, Craig Hepner, mentioned that each department is as timely as science can achieve. The faculty is comprised of graduates of the Class of '57 who are responsible for this school. The science department is under the direction of Lee Broscious, who discovered a new way of putting atoms together. Assisting him are Mollie Smith, Carl Snyder, and Linda Reichert teaching Dana Wilson's Theories to their students. Sylvia Sandler is directing the English depart- ment. The main project of these classes is study- ing literature written by Merle Cydis, who received the Noble Prize for Literature with his School Tales. Approaching the field of foreign languages, I read that the Afrikaan language has been ap- pended to the curriculum by director Donald Fausey. The textbooks for this difficult dialect have been compiled by Mercy Clark and Judy Freck, who have traveled extensively in Africa. In this age of supersonic speed, S. H. S. is turning out expert secretaries. Suzanne Lehman is guiding the commercial department which is striving to give the students basic Business Law devised by Elin Williams, who has worked with such well-known space experts as Allen Seiber- ling, Stanley Sloditski, and Arlen Lenker. Teaching glasses the economical and political problems of interplanetary space is the function of the history department. The basis for this course is an account of outer space which was collaborated upon by Kay Gaglione and Janet Baker. The Health-for-AII department, formerly known as Physical Education, is headed by Don- ald Heintzleman and Catherine Bloom, who are busily engaged in teaching the girls and boys how to swim. The school's new pool has been praised for its completeness by such authorities as Joe Baslick, Maxine Homiak, and Elsie Hockenbrocht, former members of the Olympic swimming team. In the home-economics division we find stu- dents engrossed in concocting exotic dishes from recipes created by Judy Schor, World's Cooking Champion. This is back in existence after hav- ing been abolished for several years because of the fact that all foods are now in pill form. How- ever, students desired to know what that old- fashioned cooking was; thus the home-economics department was once again organized by Dorothy Knopick, chief cook. These ceremonies were attended by such not- ed people as Ralph Leitzel, well-known educator; Betty Mengle, nuclear physicist; Jake Bauer, en- gineering consultant to Trans-Atlantic Bridge operation; and Vivian Serafin, dramatic love ac- tress and twice an Oscar award winner. It is especially fitting that the modern marvel be dedi- cated to the Class of 1957. Glancing to the next column, I see that a new housing project is being developed at the South Pole by Gary Rohland, local contractor. Aiding him in the construction are Pete Rogers, noted architect; Donald Reichenbach, specialized glass cutter; and John Beard, head electrician. This project, organized by Neal Long, is man's first attempt to colonize the South Pole. The homes are to be made from frosted glass invented by George Keefer to protect them from penguins. These will be constructed for Walter Straub, Glenn Wolfe, and Barry Hulsizer, frustrated mil- lionaires who want to get away from it all. Before turning the page I saw First Woman President Elected. After the most controversial election in history, Susan Mertz was named pres- ident. Appointed as her personal body guards were Ronald Pope, and Donald Leiztel, secret service men. Other results of this unprecedented election are Virginia Derr, U. S. representative from Penna.; Sandra Forry, State Senator; and Donna Hay, State Representative. It appears that the superiority of men is on the decline. As I look down the page, I noted that all the planets have consented to a Universal Code of Peace. A meeting which was begun on Mars six months ago has finally ended. All planets have come to a satisfactory agreement. Envoys from the Earth were Joe Schlagel, Carole Gilbert, and Sheila Robb, prominent statesmen from our country. The heads of the Armed Forces pre- sented were Paul Lawrence, Air Force; Shirley Zerbe, Navy; Gene Bidelspach, Army; and Ray- mond Tobias, Marines. Upon their arrival home a massive parade was held in their honor. Gov- ernor Pete Carpenter from New York State was the official greeter with the Reverend Frank Cel- litti officiating at the ceremonies. There is more news from Mars relating the adventures of a famous American medical team who received this trip as a prize from the $64,- 000,000 Answer. The team consisted of Robert Walborn, head surgeon; Charlotte Woomer, med- ical technologist; Iris Thomas, anesthetist; and Harriet Gearhart, Chief scrub nurse. This great 110 team was flown to Mars on the Ivy (Jack that is) Airlines with Russell Wynn as pilot; Bill Leitzel, co-pilot; William Nesbit, navigator; and Virginia Pope and Sonja Riehl, stewardesses. At the airport to greet them were Paul Bahner, Sylvan Hollenbach, and Robert Mowery, airline officials. They were given Mars Bars to sustain their energy for the excursion. The first stop was made at the new chemical laboratory where Paul Epler( mad scientist, has just completed the tests for his new plant Xemus which will qrow in the barren reqions of outer space. Next, at the Planet Mars Restaurant owned by Connie Young, and Dixon Sassaman, formerly of Sunbury, they were served food said to be rich in atomic energy, patented by William Smith, energy expert. After dinner they proceeded to the First Na- tional Space theatre to witness a stage-show pre- mier with Kay Wilt and Margaret Savidge billed in the starring roles. The mistress of ceremonies, Sally Schriver, did a superb job of impersonating some of our favorite comedians, Bill Gass, Lottie Herrold, and Sue Grugan. Surprisingly enough, Mars has an excellent educational system patterned after S. H. S. Patsy Schriver and Barbara Strouse can be found teach- ing elementary schools, while Ruth Sechrist is teaching high school. The next thing in store for this safari was a guided tour of the C. Lancaster Hospital, the guides being Shirley Ross, Carol Bean, Carol Raker, and Lois Blouch, R.N.'s. After a long tiresome day they retreated to the Clema Zechman Hotel. During their stay on the planet, they found many former Sunburians from the Class of '57 residing there, namely Larry Dockey, Shirley Tressler, Joan Pardoe, and Jo Anne Long. After bidding good-by to the native, little green Martians and all their friends, they pro- ceeded to board the rocket ship to go back to earth. On the return trip they stopped on the Milky Way where they purchased supersonic milk shakes from Barbara Malisheski. Next stop was the Big Dipper where they received mammoth dips of moon mist ice cream. Last stop, Earth! Here they were awaited by the Sunbury High School Band under the direction of Ken Williams. Pat DePhillips, Mayor of Sunbury, along with the en- tire city welcomed their planet trotters with an extravagant Welcome Home Party given by San- dra Libby, party authority. Having my interest aroused, I decided to scan the rest of the paper to see if I knew anyone else. As I turned the page I read that after 20 years of abandonment, steps are finally being taken to restore Old Main, still in good shape after 100 years of service to the community, as a National Shrine. Her classrooms contained many valuable antique and historical items: a blue lead pencil actually chewed on by Bob Jones, now world's bobby-sox idol; a gym suit once worn by Carol Mull, famous torch singer; the first test tube ever used by George Rachau, research chemist; five paper planes made and launched by Bill Klinger, Gary Bingaman, and Sam Renninger, renown prac- tical jokers; and a football suit found standing in a corner which was once used by Philip Schnee, sensational quarterback of the Sauntering Stars. Reading on I see the current best-selling novel Straub's Nightmare, written by Suellah Savidge, made into a movie with Marian Richards and Richard Schindler starring and Dan Wetzel and Ruth Keefer directing and producing it. The Cantner Studios is filming it in Timbucktu where John Bloom, a great artist is living. Further down the page I note that Sandra Moll's Fifth Avenue held the exquisite spring fashion show featuring clothes styled by Bonnie Arnold, America's foremost hat designer, and Carol Noll leading dress designer for such society queens who were formerly Cecilia Muldowney, Mona Sassaman, and Dolly Whyne. Styles of such elegance set the pace for this season, the models set the target for every woman. These young lovelies, whom we all are familiar with after seeing them on so many magazine covers are Lora Jean Benner, Donna Brown, Janet Klock, and Helen Renn. Another article caught my eye. The promi- nent Moyer Orchestra gave a brilliant perform- ance last night which received the enthusiastic applause of a vast audience including many mu- sical celebrities, several being old classmates, in the persons of Arlene Raker, Carole Kelly, and Marilyn Ressler. The orchestra has just com- pleted a tour of the nation's leading cities. Our town can be proud of Margie Furman, Pam Mill- er, Faye Brown, and Susan Berger, who play with such an acclaimed organization. Finally reaching the sports section bold print caught my eye. The headlines read, Owls Down Norry 100-0. A spirited Sunbury High football team finished an undefeated season by trampling their arch-rivals for the twentieth consecutive year before a record-breaking crowd of 10,000. The game was highlighted by the brilliant strategy of quarterback Charles Snyder, Jr. The long accurate passes of James Nace, Jr. and the plunging of lineman Ronnie Snyder, Jr. had the crowd on its feet continually. Coaches Lear Smith, Bill Patton, Fred Gruneberg, and Jack Nei- dig were well pleased with their team. Interesting enough is the fact that all the coaches were for- mer S. H. S. students in 1957 when they were nipped by Norry for the first time in 62 years. As I finally closed the paper I reminisced over many happy memories. 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All Will be Forgiven. MOM AND DAD Try HEY POP! Merry Moffatt AND HIS Why Don’t You Stop at HARE’S BARBER SHOP Magnificent Do You Have a Stiff Around the House? SLENDERELLA Contact MAGIC BOBBIN’S RESTING HOME Spin With Pat Wynn AT YE OLD-FASHIONED RECORD BAR Jane Reichenbach’s Gymnasium Body Building By Experts WILL SHOOT YOU AT YOUR CONVENIENCE SHOEMAKER’S PHOTOGRAPHY SHOP Managed By: CAROL RIEGEL 113 Prog ress From the Ridiculous to the Sublime While passing through high school, we, the members of the Class of 1957, moved through three distinct stages of development. As sophomores we were commonly known as 'squares Our silliness and awkwardness brought out our marked immaturity. During the junior year we began to take shape. We began to face life with more realism. Finally, we became well-rounded seniors. Our long hours of work had paid off. We were authorities on everything. Our charming personalities were envied by people everywhere. The world was ours. AS SOPHOMORES The year of 1954-55 was on importont year to o group of befuddled greenies, better known as lowly sophomores in their new school home. As we dazedly wandered about the corridors of Old Main and New High, pitying glances were cast upon us by those most distinguished seniors, while the juniors just threw omused grins. Soon we found ourselves organizing a class dance and operating concession stands at all indoor athletic events. Exciting were those evenings at the concessions, especially when we were trying to see who made that last point and discovered to our horror that we were casually pouring o coke down someone's sleeve! Would we ever learn? . AS JUNIORS 114 AS SENIORS Seniors! Most honorable distinguished seniors ot lost! The highest position in high school has finally been attained. Told by seniors of yesteryear to live it up our senior year, we whirled through an exhilarating round of social events, mony times neglecting our homework. Now it was our privilege to absorb the admiring glances of those little sophomores. Teachers were even beginning to recognize us as almost grown-up. Although we sadly review our school years, abound- ing in unforgettable memories, we expect the unforsee- able future to bring many more. With this thought in mind we undauntedly relinquish our places as seniors. Reaching the long coveted-rank of Juniors we were now old-timers in Sunbury High. This was the year of a world-shaken event . the downfall of our beloved Old Main. Sad were our hearts as the house of many fond memories slowly cracked and crumbled, doomed to abandonment. As we adjusted ourselves to New High, we anticipated eagerly the outstanding event of our junior year, the annual Junior-Senior Prom. It was a big project to undertake but with the interest and willing zeal of every committee, our prom was a heralded success and with this occurrence we closed our second senior high school year and enthusiastically awaited our senior year. 115 ALMA MATER Hail! Alma Mater, fair. We sing to thee Praises to dear S. H. S. and love that shall endless be, so Hail! Alma Mater, fair. Triumph o er all. We are faithful to thy bidding. When e'er you call. Hail! Alma Mater, fair. Hail! Blue and White Loyal to our colors that shall proudly wave on for right, so Hail! Alma Mater, fair. Hail! to thy name, March on to thy glorious victories and to thy fame. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1957 As you start out in the business world, all of the fifty-one members of our staff (forty of whom are also graduates of S. H. S.) wish you well. We, too, are starting on another important year, our 126th year of continuous banking service to the area. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SUNBURY Sunbury, Pennsylvania 2% Paid on Savings Accounts Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 117 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1957 Kiwanis Club Lions Club Rotary Club Reichley’s Flowers Kaufman’s Men’s Store, Inc. Schindler’s Store and Camera Studio Purdy Insurance Agency Mentz Grugan Stationery Co., Inc. Theron D. Conrad Co., Inc. 118 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1957 Hackett Hardware Stores, Ine. Wirt Funeral Home Vogel’s Millinery Accessories Shop Houtz Tobacco Shop Sunbury Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Marx Bros. Clothing Store Fehr’s Style Shop Gebliardt Jewelry Music Mart CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1957 Paul M. Tuckmantel Richard C. Leib John Dagle A Friend J. K. Savidge Alvin W. Carpenter, Esquire A. W. Kerstetter A Friend F. J. Altvater