Swoyersville High School - Sailors Log Yearbook (Swoyersville, PA)

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Wwww As we now reminisce through our high school days we recall many happy, joyous and sometimes troubled experiences-experiences that have brought us closer together, not only as a class, but as friends and young adults, searching for a path to lead us in our lives after graduation. Graduation, the word that seemed so far off in a distance. The following are some of our beloved and treasured memories that will linger in our hearts in the years to come. September, 1951, we entered as freshmen, young, eager and willing to learn. We were divided into two groups: academic students at the Cahalan Building and com- mercial students at the High School. At the High School as we looked about us we saw the upperclassmen so sure and so accustomed to the spirited surroundings. Many of us wondered if we could ever be accepted. But from the first, things looked swell! There were dances conducted at the high school and the pleasant trips from the Cahalan Building for gym, library science or an occasional chapel meeting were always a treat. The athletically-minded boys were given their first opportunity to engage in the many sports which our school offers. A few of us were chosen to represent our class on the Student Council and THE TATTLERQ and who can forget the two most colorful and exciting events as freshmen, the Valentine's Dance in February and the annual Freshman Prom in June. Our first year of high school came to an end with anxious eyes awaiting next year. Sophomoresl and a year higher. We all were together at the high school and it had a special meaning to us. To some of the girls it meant being chosen cheerleader or majorette, while the boys worked hard to gain another favorable year in sports. Still others took part in presenting our chapel programs and participating in school activities. Slowly we were reaching our peak. As Juniors we began to understand a little better about class cooperation. We were upperclassmen now. Our year began with the election of class officers: President, John Bebeyg Vice President, Frank Matellog Secretary, Mary Ann Charnetskig Treasurer, Norman Slusher. The Y-Teens and Key Club were introduced to us this year and we all remembered the junior-Senior Banquet and Prom given by the seniors. Choosing our class rings reminded us of our next and final year of high school. We began our Senior year with high hearts and the knowledge that this was our last year together as a class. The activities soon got under way. Football games, dances, and trips opened with all its expectations. Our Harrisburg, Gettysburg, and New York City trips proved adventurous and very educational. The Minstrel, under the supervision of Mr. Shendock, proved a success. The play, lt's a Great Lifef' directed by Mr. Wallace, received a hardy applause. Soon we realized that the year was slowly coming to a close and found ourselves hosts at the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Now Class Night and Graduation are upon us. The many friends we have met will go their own separate ways, but we can always look back at the wonderful experiences we have enjoyed. The knowledge gained not only from books, but with these friends will always remain in our hearts. Let us remember, however, these wonderful years were possible through the help of God and the understanding and patience of our parents and teachers. With this help still to guide us, we, the Class of '55, will succeed. By BARBARA ANN MACK

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Last minute instructions before the group breaks up! Weed an Wdfkea Zafne O'D0nne1l signs the boys up for a mining job!

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I HELEN ANTONITUS Helen Commercial Sweet and charming is this girl, With dancing feet always ready to whirl. Minstrel 2-4g Y-Teens 3-4g Swimming 4-g Library , Club 2. JOAN A. BARILLA Mloaniel' Commercial Hair of gold, eyes of blue, Friends like her are very few. Minstrel 4-g Y-Teens 3-4-g Swimming 45 Library Club 2, BARBARA JEAN BARON Barb Commercial Slie's very talented, this sweet lass, We're proud to have her in our class. 5 -' Y-Teens 3-4g Minstrel 45 Newspaper Staff 45 Class Officer 3g Usherette 3g Swimming 4. ffffff fi A it lfxlsm I A I 4 F 1 XX ' 4' may X cvs - rl RM ,.,...-- -- ,Qf-'4 -ve. Ju , 1 4:64, ff JOANNE M. CAREY .2 f kg! Jo Academic XXV 'j 'C 1 'A-r,,,. ., Cute and sweet and very small, :jf One who is well liked by all. T12 Y-Teens 3-4g Minstrel 4g Newspaper Staff 4-g J , ,ff - X Library Club 4. 4 X V Z.-