Swatara High School - Yearbook (Oberlin, PA)

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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

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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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Staff Editorial Department E E S J. STOPFEL. '24-Edifwiii-Chief E, Koup, '24-Joke Editor L. NVOLFE, '25-Associate Ediior E, XVELLS, '24-Associate Editor A. IKEIM, '25-Associate 'Editor Mn. STROUP-Faculty Advisor N. AAUNGST, '25-Associate Editor EMMA BESHORE, '24-Associate Editor M. KERR, '27-Artist H, POLTL, '27-Artist R, THUMMA. '27-Artist ' HZQMI lcvoeax H4932 Page Fourteen ia