Swatara High School - Yearbook (Oberlin, PA)

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xecgyg icvrwu KQO S WATARA S VVAT T E R is not so manifest as it might be. The Swatter serves as a written and pictorial medium to bridge this gap. It is an organ calling for an intelligent cooperation from members of the entire school as opposed to so many activities which foster class or group spirit. It therefore is a tangible means to conduce school spirit, a feeling as necessary to the successful development of a school community as patriotism is to that of a state. Finally, it is a fitting memorial to each graduating class and a. positive record of our school. Out of the proceeds from last year's Swatter returns, the staff pur- chased a mahogany Victrola, records, and cover, for the use of the High School. The staff always invites your criticism and it will be accepted in a constructive light. They appreciate your sympathetic reception of it and will endeavor each year to improve upon the publication. They appeal that you overlook their errors and do not take offense at any part of the book, as its aim is permeated with humor throughout, hence the name Swatter interpreted, Hto swat or smack fun at. We ask only that you react toward our efforts as you would react toward an individual, that is, be lenient toward our mistakes and look to the good that is done and so help, if you can, to enhance the latter. The opening questions having now been answered in an indirect man- ner, a few remarks are in order pertaining to the character of the high school children of this community, who are the raw material with which we as teachers have to work. Whatever is done to enhance the activities and achievements at the High School is due almost entirely to the co- operation and enthusiasm of the pupils. Back of the children of course, having largely moulded them and now helping to direct them, are the parents and patrons of our community. XVe have a high regard for the ability and character of the boys and girls and have found them always ready to help a. cause after they have been shown it to be a good one. They are dauntless in putting over a new idea and I have yet to see them fail, once they have undertaken something. Judging from the backing we re- ceive from their parents and patrons, I conclude the children are not want- ing in persuasion. Knowing them to be guiding their school community in a progressive and moral manner as evidenced by the crystallization of a public opinion on a small scale, electing their leader from among their best in various student organizations, accomplishing many real objectives by unified efforts, I am confident the future will find them putting into practice these experiences to the general uplifting and progress of this larger community. I Swatter Staff Faculty Advisor, Goonnm. STROUP. c.C9zhu new-:ax ic'Q9.m Page Twelve

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Og! KUNG! Elan S YVATARA S YVAT T E R ditorial This being the third number of the Swatara Swatter and its third birthday anniversary, we might ponder for a brief time to ask ourselves Whether the publication has justified its existence, what is its real raison d' etre, and finally, does it edify Swatara Township High School. Since all achievements have their period of incubation in history, it might be Well for us to consider the brief history of its inception and progress in order that we may get a more rounded perspective which is conducive to a better understanding of the aims and ideals of the Swatter. This is written not only from the point of View of a teacher of the boys and girls who made the Annual a possibility, but from one of a more intimate nature, that of their advisor in their work. In the year Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-One to Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Two the school sentiment was ripe for such publication, but a few portentous obstacles interfered with their enthusiasm. None of the pupils had eXperience in such work, neither in its editorial or ma.nagerial aspects. Suppose it would not finance itself. lt was as late as March before real endeavor was crystallized, was it too late to have a Svvatter till June first? To the class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Two go the laurels for its origin. They were enthusiastic about its immediate origin and did not hesitate to underwrite it financially. They made up a staff of their mem- bers, Svvatter tickets were sold in advance, advertisements were secured to help finance their plan, and a real start was made. The following year the class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Three unselfishly opened staff positions to any member of the High School, thereby giving an interest and incentive to other classes, causing them to feel it was their book. It is desired to do justice to both of these classes as pioneers since they both made invaluable contributions to the project, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Two as a class originated the book, but under necessary circum- stances made it a class project, while Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Three widened its sphere to that of a school institution. ' VVe, here in your employment, are cognizant of the great need of a medium necessary for a more sympathetic understanding of school condi- tions and activities on the part of the people in general. The school is always open to your Welcome visits but owing to the lack of an organized Patron 's Day or Parent-Teacher Organization in our district, the interest 14.921 meow: Page Eleven

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5-SC953' WWW MQ?-'S S9 SVVATARA SVVATTER 2 Seniors in the Making NINETEEN TVVENTY-FOUR AS JUNIORS NIXETEEN TVVENTY-FOUR AS SOPHOMORES NINETEEN TVVENTY-FOUR AS FRESHMEN DURN BASHFUL KIDS WOULDN'T STAY ON THE PICTURE 'Page Thfirteen