Tamaqua High School - Sphinx Yearbook (Tamaqua, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1944 volume:

we gE'A5'x 3? 1 IHI SPHUNX 'k HSM THE TWENTY-EIGHTH VOLUME OF THE YEARBOOK ' PUB- LISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF TAMAQUA HIGH SCHOOL IN TAMAQUA. PENNSYLVANIA ' MARY CALABRESE, EDITOR COX'PEN'I'S A Parting Gesture As we go forth seeking new horizons. we. the Class of 1944, present this record of our high school life. Although insignificant in time, these four years have been rich in ex- periences. Great riches-academic, social, physical, and above all, understanding-have been gained from our years in Tamaqua High School. All these and the ways in which we attained them are recorded in this volume so that in future years, like a llliSCl' counting his gold, we may recount these golden high school memories. BOOK I Academic Training BOOK II . Social Training BOOK III . . Physical Training BOOK IV . . Understanding 'A' ir ir ir 'A' 'A' 'A' i' ir llElHCA'l'l0 During the last two years of our high school days many of our classmates left us to join the armed forces. Today they are scattered all over the world. Some are in camps here in the United States, others are in the Pacific, and still others are on the battle- fields of Europe. Wherever they may he, they are making their contribution to our world of tomorrow. To these hoys who have already left our class for the Army, the Navy, or the Marines, and to those who are waiting to he called, we, the Class of 1944, do most sincerely dedicate this volume of the Sphinx. 'A' 'A' ir ir ir 'k ir 'A' 'A' xv: ,lr 5. X f- Wfm, X ,X x In . N A Al I, v um l' s A J XA f l V T54 of qllllllli I QM Thoe Who Left Russell Arnold, Navy Thomas Boyle, Coast Guard Clarence Butts, Army Norman Delp, Navy Robert Eva, Navy Robert Fenstermacher, Navy Oliver Follweiler, Merchant Marine John Fudali, Army Air Corps Joseph Fulton, Navy Frederick Gerhard, Navy Daniel Hartranft, Army Paul Hartman, Navy Walter Henne, Navy Carl Houser, Army Air Corps William Kasper, Marines John Kemp, Navy James Kleckner, Army George Krapf, Army Air Corps Frank Krepak, Navy Daniel Lattanzi., Army Air Corps Edward Llewellyn, Navy David Marchetti, Marines Thomas McGregor, Navy Joseph Mifkovich, Army George Musselman, Coast Guard Alvin Oberman, Navy George Rimhach, Army Air Corps Paul Sassaman, Navy Leroy Semhach, Marines James Schock, Navy Air Corps Noel Skelding, Navy Robert Schwab, Army Howard Stein, Army Air Corps Louis Stultz, Navy Edward Wetterau, Navy Edward Zebrosky, Navy Eugene Zucuskie, Navy FACULTY 'kirir IIIIZIIIE III TRAINING The postwar world will require en- gineers for rebuilding, scientists for combating disease, and business ex- perts for regulating economics. In our classrooms we have received training which will enable us to take our places in these fields. ENIIIHS, UNIIEHEL!-ISSMEN llministratnrs ROBERT HARTWIG . President CHARLES CARTER Vice-l'resiflenr ARTHUR BoBsT . . Sw-remry HARRY BURKE . Treasurer GORDON PEE11. JonN SEMBACH G1-:oRcE HEss 'l'HROUGll the ehanges in systems of edueation from the old-fashioned dieta- torial system to the present progressive system. whieh is reeeiving so mueh attention from eontemporary newspaper eolumnists. the Yllklllliltlllil Board of Education with the superintendent as adviser and eounselor has stood firm to give 'llamaqua an exeellent modified system of instruetion. The sehools of this eommunity never were eompletely progressive lieeause the administrators adopted only the very best of any system whieh the advaneed edueators of the eountry advoeated. ln this way the men responsilile for sehool polieies have given to the students of Tamaqua from the first to the twelfth grades. a system whieh gets results and we who have finished the twelfth grade feel that we are adequately prepared heeause of the wise administration of our sehools to take our place in the world of today and to meet eonfidently what the future may luring. 'yi ad 3 Q . ig , IQ t Reading from left to right, seated: Mr. Burke, Mr. Hartwig, Mr. Bohst. Smnding: Mr. Pfeil. Mr. Semhaeh, Mr. Carter, Mr. Hess. Ten ave liiven Tameque Excellent Sehnnl System L so K4 F. G. HORNER Superintendent of Tamaqua Schools Juniata Preparatory School AB., Juniata College M.A., Columbia University BECAUSE of his unceasing activity in all phases of school life, Mr. Horner is known and liked by every Tamaqua student. His friendly disposition and his concern for the welfare of the schools have done much to make S ful for his supervising our education for twelve years, hut we also feel P his work as head of the administration a success. Not only are we thank- that his efforts have helped much in making us ready for postwar living. H To Mr. Horner, who has guided our yesterdays and helped prepare us for our tomorrows, we express profound appreciation. I N X Eleven 1 I 1 l 4 Principals Have i Ji ,jf rx , NJN , . R. B. STAPLETON Principal of Senior High School Milllinburg High School A.B.. Bucknell University MA., Columbia University President of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Asso- cmtion Faculty Manager of Basketball WYE students of Senior High School are very proud to have as our prin- cipal a man who is outstanding not only in school affairs and in his own community, but also in the state. The same personality, helpfulness, and resourcefulness which have made him popular with people outside of school have made him well-liked and respected with his students. With Mr. Stapleton's assistance we have been able to carry on suc- cessfully many activities aiding the war effort. Because of his congenial manner, we have been able to ask him about our personal problems and plans. Because of his ability to make things run smoothly, we have usually found school a pleasant place. The school itself with its high standards of education and its alumni who have been successful in many fields proves his abilities in Tamaqua. The fact that he has been elected president of the P. I. A. A. for the fourth consecutive term proves that his abilities are in no way limited. Twelve iiveu Students Helpful Illlviee and Iiuillauee H. W. SLANKER Principal of Junior High School Gettysburg Academy AB.. Gettysburg College M.A., Columbia University 3 ALTHOUGH for many, .lunior High School may be merely a vague mem- ory, Mr. Slanker is not easily forgotten, for in him the students found a principal, teacher, and friend. His task was a big one for it was his duty to prepare his students for high school life. He achieved this aim through his guidance classes in which we were taught proper study habits. His tactful and reserved manner, as well as his friendliness, brought him the admiration of both students and teachers and won him friends continually. Because of his kindly helpfulness in things large and small, we ex- tend to Mr. Slanker a sincere thank you. Thirteen t 4 N1 Tribute tn the Faculty We, the Class of '44, wish to express our grati- tude to the faculty of Tainaqua High School. They have seen us through three years of struggle, work, and play. and have added their share to our academic and character development. They have guided us through these years, and they have persevered with many of us who were diiiicult to understand because we found it hard to grow up. They have earned our gratitude. Our teachers helped also to make our high school days more interesting by taking upon their shoulders the extra burden of organizing and supervising our many extra-curricular activities. These added morale, good fellowship, education. and the opportunity of meeting together in groups. Our Tri-Hi-Y and H-Y, which also helped to develop character, are just two of these many activities. We salute our new coaches, who are also mem- bers of the faculty, for the contributions they made to our high school life. These men gave some of us excellent guidance in active competition in sportsg Fourteen KRW' fi' he YVIMQNA J. :xl,I.l1N, A.B. Bl-.N,lAs1lN B. Bum, A.B., M.A Gauze M. Bmuu, ILS. MARY' Bnswsk, A.B. l...,.J'f.f TNILDA K. Fm, A.B., MA. K. R. MIl.l.lfN, B.S. SAM A. S'l'EIGERWAL'l', B.S. ds Jmm T. Gunn, B.S. Rum M. Plflfll., B.S. A. C. S'rlNra, B.A.. M.A. . T I MAR'lIN T. Kvmmlrluan. B.S. R' N' SHERRICK' BS' FRANCES S' VAMN0 V SAl.AMA T. B. S'n3u:ruwA1.'r, Ph.B. GENE VAN Vum, B.S. they gave the rest of us teams to cheer for. Both these things are a vital part of American school life and the memories of our work on the teams and our victories will remain with us. Our faculty contributed willingly and greatly to the war effort. Many of its former members are now serving in the various branches of the armed forces. Others have given much of their valuable time to the work at home. They distributed the ration booksg they promoted the various drivesg and they did much to increase the sale of bonds and stamps. We have described here some of the interests which the teachers had outside their classrooms in school and community affairs because we think that teachers today should have outside interests. They should be alert and interested in affairs as they are and as they are going to be. Our teachers have this interest. The success which we attained during our high school days and the characters which we have de- veloped to carry us on in the years to come are due largely to the whole-hearted interest of all our facul- ty members. This we will not forget. Teachers, we salute you! Sixteen H. RUBEN XVELKEII, B.S. WVIYNIYFI, WHSH, BS. 4. I . 1 ..- 1 I w HEl,I5N R. WlNsl.ow, BS. lm H. Rluzn f.f'1f'- ' W - x i in gy f iff. A 1 T k 354' liilj 11381 -f f X 3 S n and . i 5 I on ?3 ' 1 1, in X I 'K' I 990. .fa -rf A LA' A 'if' Thu- Sphinx Stuff all pivlurv hiking limv. lllylln- l'l'lH'!'hl'lll6'4i in il Svnim' English vli Mill and lil:-alnor. players on llu- 1llW'1lyh-Wvlllllillfl lizlskvllmll tvuni. Two Tri-lli-Y girls uvtiw' in llnml :xml shun I ill A h1'!'lll' from lllv Colllim-rriul Cluli Spring: lformail. M4'IlllD1'l'H of the' Sphinx Stuff lnuwy all wo Eightfwn A xi We lin Fnrth Prepared fur Postwar Wnrld 1 OFFICERS President EDWARD ZEBROSKY Vive-President LEROY SEMBACH Secretary DOROTHY SEMBACH Treasurer BEN SOUTHAM Senior Leaders FRESHMEN-our first taste of high school-clubs, sports, glee clubs, the oper- etta Tom Sawyer. and our Junior High School graduationfall helped to pre- pare us for our high school days. Sophomorcs-and our thrcc-ycar walk to the school on the hill began. Well we remcmbcr our first day here and our initiation. As Sophomores we were well-represented in clubs and sports when many of our members were on the varsity football and basketball teams. Juniors--and we really began to make a place for ourselves in the life of the high school. Wfe took a more active part in clubs and began to show our ability as leaders and sportsmen. But it was in this year that we began to realize what thc war really meant, for it was in our Junior year that members of our class first began to leave for the armed forces. Seniors-and we wcrc the cocks of the walk, so to speak-leaders in all school activities. Our last year of school flew by before we realized it. Class play and operetta are over, and now with Class Day and Graduation time here, we are preparing to bid our last farewell to the school on the hill. Now that we have made the mark, and after twelve years of work, study, and play, we have achieved the goal, we shall live again our high school days in our book of memories. And as the Class of 1944 has left its print in the history of Tamaqua High, so it will leave its print in the history of the world. Nineteen We Seniors In Iiradnatinq JACK E. NOR-Com rcial Course, Com- mer ' l Clu , 3-Y , inet 1, Conference 3, ogaat rityo, 2, Fre ,h Club 3, Dance x e 4 S mx Stand ' gle Corps Equip- me Bo 2' l lub 3, Octet 2, 3, 4, Operetta l, , 3 , L. . r tmas Program 2, 3, Class D y Co 4, Class Play 4. A ix A r lk C41 NJLALMI I RI ARD H. ABNER-Commercial Course, Clee CluV1,USphinx Twink F ' KCI 1 x, KX-C1236-'ZX ft RUSSELL T. ARNOLD-Commercial Course, A ca xc urse, German Cl , 4, ri mas Program . if +1 IRENE P. BRINCHEK-Academic Course, Tri- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 3, 4, Publicity Chainnan 3, 4, Choir 3, 4, Conference 2, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Usher 4, Bugle Corps 2, 3, 4, German Club 3, 4, Social Chairman 4, Christmas Program 3, 4, C. L. A. 2, News Staff 3, 4, Art Chairman, Inter-class Basketball 3, 4, Captain 3, 4, Sphinx Staff 4, Stage Manager 4. 1 af f Bugle Corps Equipment Boy 2, 3. BE Y RDDEvAcademic Coarse, Tri- , ' , 2, m t 1, - letics 1, Re- if if if -f ' ' ce v , 4, Choi 3 U S ' , ' 4, Christ- ! 'F ' ' u ls- ' 4Ta er3 0 ', 4 G f' 1 ' S v . ' ' ' pi. 1' . I, , 4,1 , -, epor - erea , 'I if if if 2, 3, an lb 3 ' .w '- 'rman 3, ALVIN B RTH C06 ervi ljcoursjiy l Chri 6 .- Program , 4, T. . - taff f Sphinx mercial Cl 4, PEO!! 4. heJT M1556 2tand.4:1pS2:lr.3g Intel?- as? Baskgtball. 2, 3, 4, Industrial o se,, ay Day 1, , Music 1, Art 1. apmm ' annum 0 e ense om mee 4' 41 Q 1 i 7 l I 1, , 1 2 CLAREN E . AN ommeroia ourse, X?gmm6lcial Course,fTri- i-Y! Commercial 1 - Foo l 1, 2, 3- eerleader X, , F, 'wwf' , ifffommercial f 4, Soft ll e 3, r ck 2, as all 3, Hi-Y PM f4,f eefj , 3, 4, Bugle Corps 2, 3, , 71 l, , onferen e 4, Pr g 3, 4, Scrap OpegAdaf.1f C. L. A. 2. , D 1 , 3, Sp i x Staff 4, Spa Editor 4, Class .f Pl . 3 1' 1 if if ff C DAVI C. LL-C mercial Course, D A I B cmlic Coilmg Commgrc l Cl 4, Pr ram Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Scrap : May..D , 3 C53 lm 23 ggi, 4, lgfcis ,gper a 1 ft eague 3, Football retta!! Xt fb! Afntfl K , a s at . ' t it t l 'B i, 'ki P1 i ' A f 'M K . so Y FR C - Commercial A. C.fAL.AB11ASE--Cbmmerglal Course, Q9 Tri- 3,t!'Comhnerchf1s Club 4. Blythe: May ' ' iw., , Day 1, ,'Minstrel 2, Student ouncil 2, Art 1, if if . L M ' . 1 .f ul? B .0 ial ur -Hi-Y uslc 1. ,I 2, t t , om r ' u 4. G f ff if MARY ABR mmerclal l?p1lIS JLBLcKLfEMANjcammmia1 Coursheg Trl-HLYS2, 3,f4,ABgg1e Corps 2, 3, Commercial Clllb 4, lnteffclass Basketballili, 4. - i f f , ANNV Mfg, a3ick1.EA40,4ygic3Z1 course, ffefm Tri-Hi- , Co m 'l C1118 4, Program 4. Blythe, ownship: Ma . , . A' w if CATHER E - A , e IC Course, Tri- - 2, , , Bu l s 2 , 4' erman Cl , , Ch am retta 1. A! Course' k .zu r 2 Us 3' Tri-Hi-Y lt ee 4 IDBI' 1 ma rogram 2,1 E . -1 . ,4, g I3-Iv e, Co ' , F b i Q- y 3 ' 3, gl 1' us' Q In 'il t' e o A Y , -'i inx a 4, -ln- Chief 4, C. , In ' tion mittee I rl . 1 ' . , 3, 4' a ' 1, 2, 3, VIO N A AMP H1 Commercial ours , i-Hi-Y , Cashier ps 61 , , s et 3, 4, Sergeant 4, merc al Cl . Twenty Twenty-one Ag nncm r Amer Arnold Assulita Barthel Beam Belsak Belunis Bell Bic-klcnmn lllivkley Bonomo Boyer :Bl'llll'llPli Broalc Bully Burrell Uillilllfilritf Cnlal mn'e- se Campbell fi SY 0 gi? 5 4, e K, ,. f. , vm gf 5 ,,, , , M fi' A if x,:.-Sz: 0' DQ uf . ,A Q! ul Q, wc ,W A, ga ,. X wg 1 Ll X A A ff f -g ,, xg' I fs AQ i ' is gsm, .ig Lnnli Forward With Interest CLARA TA I- mercial Course ' ri-H' 4 Ca 'I ' Bank Cashier 1' merclal Club 4 Class T 1, 3 5 I 9 , S 2. 3, ' 9 ler , Glee Clu , 2, 3, 43 Sphinx Typist 4. ommerc ral Course Stud ouncil 2' uslc 1 1 T AS C J 2' . Blyt og m , 23 Industrial Course3 'I ui JOS CHI ' - f -' 1 ercial Course' .: 1, Sl i . Course ,I ' TEPH r -. 1 cia Club l , i . L J ,ll i Township: Indust ' E ABET I. Tri' 1 9 9 Con re .1 1 p: Industrial 1 1 Q-' . rcia Cl 5 4,lEn : t ommittee 43 Yi ' D Y l 1 ,I ' - ' -' . mer ourseg esident . Blythe 3 y Day 1, 2. t i' m t Maturity 2, Harrisburg orpi 2, 3, 4Q m6fC13I ' C u U43 Sphinx 'k i i' LILLIAN O ercial Course3 C Cl 43 Bugl 2, 3, 43 French Clu 3, Christmas Progra 3 C. L. A. 23 Tri-Hi-Y 4 2, 3. 2 I ourse 1 Y 2 Q1 F on It I mmlttee erence 4 9 ,V I .J I A was nj! A 3 - , aw., 'T US RREY A IC OUFSCQ Hi-Y 2 3 S 3 . A. 23 Class Teller 4. 1 A E. DA -A10 3 Tri 2 u e Corps 3 4 Guldon 3 Drum Club 4 ee .- 1 3 Q 9 a ' 9 ' X ' o a ' G1 ub 2, ' x Staff 4, tlsing Manager 43 C. L. . 2. 1 1 1 RA 0185 2QAcademic Courseg Gek lu 3, 4, Christ as, Program 3, 43 Bugle Corps 2, 3, 43 Glee v2 13 Tri-Hi-Y 1, Joint Maturity 2. X.. x X' 'k i' NORMAN E. DELP-Academic Course3 Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 French Club 3, 43 C. L. A. 2. DoR0 11323444 IC c mercial Cour e' i 1-Y 2 3 g Corps 2, 33 C. . A. 23 V' m cial Clu , Inter-class Bas- ' all 3, 4. I 1 M I DE o erc' se3 Tr' - , 4 rdfn 4 ench Clu . K J 1 1 GU e ' Course3 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4g Fr Club , 4. 1 1 K -Academi i- Hi , 3, 43 German Club 3, 4, h stmas 'Pro- gram 3, 4. 1 1 1 I lfnmercial Co 3 I- 1- , 43 Sphi ' C. L. A. 23 Commercial Cl b 4y,t - etball 3. 1 1 1 GLENN R. DOWD- demic Con ' Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Easto onf 2 anc Conference 3, Cabinet 1, , , Treasu 1, ce President 3 Presi nt 4 hristma ro ram 2, 3 43 Ba a erman 3 4 Pres1dent3 4 u ice President 3 Pr n 4 Sub ption Editor 4, Softbal eague 2, 3 4 Ba Cashier 1, Class Play 4, Class Day Com- mittee 4. ' S Q SI , , ' ' ee Cl , 2, 3, ' ' t , O t 3, and 1, 2, 3, 43 Orc , 2, 3, 43 Oper , 2, 3, 43 C. L. A. 23 s Stalf 2, 4, 3 1 1 1 NORMA E. DRESHER-Academ' urseg Tri- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 1, ' ju 1, Joint Maturity 2, PM olr 2, 3, 4, News Staff 2, 3, 4, E - Chief 43 Gle ub 1, 2, 3, 4g Operetta 1, 2, 3 , rps 2, 3, 43 C. L. A. 23 Sphinx StaH ssociate Editor 43 German Club 3, 4, Reporter 4, Christmas Program 3, 4g Commencement Pllogram 2, 3, 43 Inter-class Basket- ball 2, 3, 43 Class Play 4. 1 1 1 1 I HY S. DU CAVAG o in m e F4931 C - , , M ' ni llfifihgistmas Program 2, 33 e ,orps ', 4g Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Operetta , ommercial Club 4. 1 1 1 HELEN M. DUNN-Commercial CDUISBQ Tri- Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Sphinx Stand 43 French Club 33 Bugle Corps 2, 33 Commercial Club 4. lekqf -4 Sa.cucS5 Twenty-three Tu Peaceful lla s Uuca Mare ANNA MAE VIN-Acymic CDU' Tri- Hi-Y 1, 2, , 1' line 1, , 4, aogr- Chair- manl,R e ,Chi',3,,'.l' Matu'y 2, Confer e 2' lee 5, 2 , 4, l Cal r 4, Commenc P gr 3, 4, News St' 2, 3, 4, Alumni epor r Ferettpf 1, i Com- mittee 3d Tel C s 2, , Sphinx Staff 4, rt 'n an ggfrman Club 3, 4, epor 3, etary 4, s r 3, Christ- mas gram , 4, C. L. A. 2. 1 1 1 HAZ L MQERBE-Commercial course. Tri- Hi-Y 1 2, 3,, fLBugle lr s 2, 3, 4, Corporal 4, Sphin SMH 4, ' e Editor 4, Nominating Comhxtee 4, cl . A? 2, Commercial Club 4. 1 1 1 RAYMOND ESSINCTON-Commercial Course. 1 1 1 , JOSEPH ALAQCA-Academic C 'g Higxq, 4..,c.?.,E's1a..ca.f...s ,.f.'a4. ma. . Rreii ent 3, ph ,fx Stand 4nSphirfrg2 Staff 4, ,IOI t Maturity 2, Softball Leaiguf Q3 0Qetta 1. I 1 1g'Ji 1 JANE VOORHE 1 FARR Acad ic Course, Tri-I-Ii-Y 1, 2, 3' Cabinet President 1, Music irma hoi , Convention 2, Join y 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 1, B Cor , 4, C L.,A. 2, German Club 3, 4, usic Ch ir , Christmas Party 3, 4, News Staff 2, V Subscription Editor 4, Sphinx Staff 3, 4, Sphinx Stand 4, Sphinx Nominating Committee 4, Ring Committee 3, Class Day Committee 4, Class Play 4. 1 1 1 JOSVI-161. raw- S 3 Om- mercia Cl 4. lythe ownship: y D y Pro-, gram 1, 2, Band 1, 2, Vice President 2. ' 1 1 1 Q Ira. STFTRM cH'ER-A'f.aemaf Cour 3. .AAS 3,'4',QIpot ,ll in Softball 3, 4. sp ,qu i' i i R 0 B E R T FENSTERMACHERHCommercial Course, Commercial Club 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, News Staff 4, Typist 4. 1 1 1 JOHN M. U ALIf c e ic Course. Blythe Towns ' ' lu 'al Arts 1, May xe ' ' , r , 2, Christmas rogram , ym Team 2. , f ' x RAYMOND W. GILBERT-Commercial Course, Commercial Club 4, Safety Patrol 1, Softball League 2. 1 1 1 TED A. ILTNE Academi c1s..e6,,o.1.dZn C , wee' Yr sfdel:i4, 3359131118 Program 2. Q fheavigasfy, 4. - - A-' 1 1 1 CHARLES J. COULD-Commercial Course. 1 1 1 ERNEST R. CURSKYiAcademic Course, Cer- man Club 3, 4, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms 4, Christmas Program 3, 4. 1 if ftf AN A Ed? H,KHliS4'g-tC6nfmercial Course, Com, itfl' Club 4,ffFj'eqch b 3,,,VQIristinas Pvogramfliig -Cainera. Chili Vheqrieilder 1, 3, 4, Captain' 4, C. L. A422 Tri.Hi.i-9 1, 2, 3, 4. 1 1 1 DORO Co cial o rse, Commer l b , gram 4, el 3, Tri-Hi- , 3, 4. 1 1 1 PAUL C. HARTMAN-Academic Course, Band 1, 2, 3. 1 1 1 DANIEL R. HARTRANFT-Academic Course. 1 1 1 JEAN L. RTR jademic ourse, Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2f3 4, Ca 1, , Serge t-Arms 1, ci Ch lrman , ylkilb en Confer- ence , Germa b 35, Chris s Program 3, 4, hinx St 4, Cla Day Co mittee 4, C. L. A. 2. DONALD RUS LL Academic Course, Fpotbal ' , , , Varsi ' ootball 3, 4, H' Y 1, 2, 3, 4, ,Qi inet 1, 2, 3, Se it ry 1, Sphinx vst usines Manager 4, Operetta 1, Glee Cl , French Club 3, 4, Basketball 3, Inter- class Basketball 3. 1 1'1 l K W t t KATHERINE E. EN Y-Academic Course, Tri-Hi-Y 1, 3, 4 a 1, 3, 4, Reporter 1, Preside 4qoi rit ference 2, Schuyl- kill H n o nce 2, le Cor , 3, 4, C. . 2, nk ashi lee nist 1, 3, , Ge an Clu 3 , asu e , C istmas P ogr 3, 4, Operett 1, News H 2, 3, 4, Class Brev' ies Editor 4 'nx Sta Associate Editor 4, Class Play 4. Twenty-four .f, ?f x A N , S 2 Q S iwgsg M Q R a T wx -0 Q11 - . X Q' F X X Ss K ws Q X . X Q A w ar: . 5 A , Y ,X X X x x X x NN S' S x ZiC.5f'if: vis N .5 rg, ,ff Y V 'Y' 'Y ,SWS .X f, , fgfrgw- . 1-M ..--N, , . R .... , I'w'f53U.i2.Q.A. -' - - TWT 11.120, gif' ' -Q-wi f . I l .4 J, J Q 5. il gf Q3 W W gi :lf Qi ik Rig as 5 YR ,X .bu V.: x.:x X x S, L . :gig ' x Ni, Q-1, 5 f Aw A xx QQ N ' if-1 - l: Q 1, il, A t, fp, ai Av' .Q A 3. x T? Q61 5', fa: SR , k :E , 35? I 5 iEQ.'.f im AQ ' 5' QQ, . .gm -. I 1 21+ sw tg, : A I Mft? R ,Rf Sa V if rf NJ mf A Q .3 gi , ' s :WVR Hull Endeavor Y BETTY J. HIRSGAIA ic C 3 Tri-Hi- Y 2, 43 Qfeerlead yAsso l 23 erman Club 3 thristmas Pr ram 3 ee Club 3, 43 Bugle orps 2, 3, 4, Re rves 2. 1 1 1 ' t GLORIA M. OLLE AC -C o r c i al Cours ' C 'a ub , erman Club '33 Chee ers Aft ank 'naw' ' ' Q nt Maturity Confer ce 3. ' 1 J JE If L flu t 'ffl ic Cour - 'Tri-Hi- , 23 . 7 . 'f 3, gi 3 French l . ' 1 1 FRANCES N TNER-A c a d e m i c urse3 Tr ' 3 C eerleaders ciation 3 5' Cl 3, 4, C t gr 3, 43 g or Reserves 23 ashier 1 1 1 WILLIAM L. KASPER-Academic Course3 Hi- Y 2, 3, 4g French Club 3, Vice President 3g Foot- ball 3, 4, Manager 1, 23 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Inter- class Basketball 3g Softball League 1, 2, 3, 4. 1 1 1 NST 1 IC -Aca mi B e Re rves 2' ' - , ' erman 3, 43 Christmas r gram 43 e 1 Association 2. 1 1 1 -X . 0' . . M. JA E Academic COJIYSBQ Tri-Hi- 1, 2 , 4, S ylkill Haven Confere , 2, Joint it erence ' ' g Com ' ee 33 Usher Dane Committee tr! Program 3, 43 erma Club 3, 4g Bug e 'n I 3, 4, Reserves 2g Bank Cashier 33 News Staff -, A 3 Class Play 4. 1 1 , 1 ff . 0 JOHN ilRyfKERSHNEi2-fAcadem51 Corurseg Jux1ior av Club 33' Softballffiheagflef 2,'33 Bank hier 1. ' 1 1 1 i V DON LD J. KLEC NER4-ComITei'cial Course3 Comme cial Club 4, Entertainment Committee 43 Class Teller 4g Softball League 2, 3, 4. 1 1 1 JAME E C 3 , Hi-Y 1, , 43 otbal . ar, H 1 1 1 J. KLECKNER-Commercial Course. ,JJ y f tj ' t M wwf A , I Tn Prepare nr Them Q I I I ILLIAM B. KLECKNER-C o m m e r c 1 al Course3 Commercial Club 4, Entertainment Com- mittee 4. 1 1 1 K LEJ6l44dJ ercial Course3 Tri- ' 3, 43 Commercia Club 4, Entertainment Committee Tomip i ol: May Day Exercise 1, 23 Girls C rt Club 1, 23 St dent Council 13 ank Cas er 1, 2. if i 'I C s GENE ML INW e ggfpleg Basket anage ,3,4 renc Cl, 3. my-M 1 ,1 1 JEA K PI E Tri-H' , J a rlt Conferenc 3 Bile Corps 2, , 4, Fre F , 4, ci al an 3 e taif Extr ur- ricular Edito 43 Cheerleaders Ass ' Teller 33 Class Day Committee 4. I 1 1 1 ED 51N . IN mme iell Cours om- m c' b abi 4, Serg a t-at-Ar n- t men om ' e 43 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, inet 1' t 1, , 4, ' sity 1, 2, Varsity 3, 43 B t all AI Varsity 1, 3, Varsity 4g tbalvl. 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Teller 43 Oper- etta 1. 1 1 1 Q . VS? KENNETH L. KQQi3Tc0rlme4'SH come, French Q18-lr4,'ChristmaS? Pr'ogram 4. 1 1 1 EN . KO IN om rc al Course' Co r ' C b nt nment . Tow s 'p H chool: Day Exer- cises 1, 23 Gle 1, 23 Art C b 1, 23 Home Room Progra 1 1 1 G RCE C K C ' 4, Hi- A e Usher 43 Confer c 'Q e ommercial Course3 tertainment Committee 43 '-YI2 3 gfjoint Maturity ub nch Club 3, 4, Vice Pres ent 4, Christmas Program 43 Track 2g Softball League 3, 4. 1 1 1 RUT WJ Ac ' , ri- Hi-Y ., 4, a in , Chr o a 33 Frenc Club 3, 4' , 4, e Trio 3, 43 Inter- askethall 3, 4. Twenty-seven B Making Postwar AJ- . K demic Cou i-Y , 2, ' 1, 2, ' orps 3, 4, Re ves 2g ter- B s 3, 4Qsth66f leader 2g 3, 43W c an 4g Operetta 33 Class Play 43 Cheer ers Associa- tion 2. t 'k 2, 3, 43 Frenc , Christ Program 3, 43 Football 2g er-class Basketball 33 Softball League 2, 3, 4. BaT i5EiEE.fAcadem' Course3 Hi-Y 1 1 1 j Blythe Tow hipiimgrh h o May Da irogram l, 23 Band nd Orchestral 3 Smiijim Council 23 Christmas Program 2g Musjciand Art 1, 2. DANIEL .,L Tgvii-Academic -course. X! ik 'A' t MILDRED J. E S ca ic C 3 Tri- me 3, cparssfvi Ch 43 ug s , 3 r c b , reas- , Christ r , ' phinx Staff 4, A i r 43 Stl 4, Circulation E I or ' er-class a l 2, 3, 43 Class Play 4g eerleadelfs Association 2. i W it EDWARD E. LLEWELLYN-Academic Course3 Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 43 Usher 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 French Club 3, 43 Softball League 2, 33 Inter-class Basketball 33 Christmas Day Program 2, 3, 4. 1 1 EARLIN H. L TZ-Academ rse, French 3' sf M!! Club 3, Ch og Ts e 3 1 U 1 1 L X. -Commercial Course3 Tri- 1- , 3,3 gle Corps 2, 3, 43 News Staff 4, MA AN L. ECK' mmercial Course3 Com Club ainment Committee 4g Tri- - 2, 3, 43 aders Association 2. h 1' 1 1 k EA ENcoN1-Acaaeya C951-L62 ri- ,-39 3 Bugle Corps 3, 45 Re QVBS 23 Ch r eatlgrs Association 3 QM, 4, Pres- t filhristmas Pr 33,5 3 Sphhinx Staff 4, ,Reporter 43 oe' iigx-itte ' Lunchroom ervisio 761 a , 3, 43 Class Play 4. 3 jg - N 'J . f ' A xo Plans 4' 1 ' ' f AKA 61f se mercial Club 4, Ent ' el o itt 4. 1 IREN e3 French Club 4, Christmas Program 4. Ayn! 1 1 1 'itz WILLI LIN, em c Course3 Ger- man Clubrliq, Chgstmns rogram 3, . A-lt , fs f -A ,I I, f HDR fi. gzfybnimercial COUTSEQ Co cial ub 4, EY! t inment Committee 4. 1' i 'A' if BE . I Co our GQ . she 33 ommercla 4, n ertaln ent C - 4 m - '- '- , , susan 13.15212 W 1 lon 23 Ch m r gram 3. 1 1 1 DOROTHY ALIC MOS -C o m m r cial C se3 C er 'a ub' , r 'nm om- X t , i- , , , ri- i-Y Christ ' D t' ' e 3 h ' N Bug orps , 4, eserves 2. 0 1 1 1 1 ' Cw. WW - caclemic Co se3 German Clu , 4, gram 3, bdgklt-Arms 43 Softball Le gue 2, 3. i i i 14. jf QQ2560 ' 3 e or s , , eserves 2 r- I-Y 2, 3, 4. 1 1 1 B. LILLIAN MURNIKAS-Academic Course3 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3 43 Bug e Corps 2, 3, 4, Reserves 23 Clee lub 3 B jCa ier 33 French Club 3, 4, .3 s gra sher 33 Dance Com-,, m ociation 2. 1 1 1 f X . X EX LESTBR K TZ N FE Com al Coursex mm c al Club n rt inment om- 4. 2f 3 ere t rac eam f N , 7 . 1 x E mvtee 4' Y '3, 4, rlstm lim am 2, , Clog b lex , 4 t i ,X 3 K 1 2 3 tx X 1 'i 1 1 X P .- LORRAINE M. NICHOLLS-C o m e r c i al Course3 Commercial Club 4, Entertainment Com- mittee 43 Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4g French Club 3, Christ- mas Program 33 Sphinx Refreshment Stand 43 Bugle Corps 2, 3, Reserves 2. ,,lf4r 'MV ,.,, X 1 ' Twenty-eight S ,.,.. X x 1 QF' 5 N ' X 3 SSN 5 KN is W QL Q xy Sf if fi Lf Q 1, q.J , Au - -iii. . K5 hx N K 'E is Sk 'sf gp W X as -Q xg 1 is X Simi. Q' Y V Q a X. J , .4 'R .., N f in E- W, Rf i Ni R .Q X 3 as ,X . L-Q Q..-r .vk X , f ' , '55 , ' . AXr Q ,ak xx AS xx X' Na, A Y 'P K X I I f N,,L,,,,,,, L X k il XL wk and ff -.,, g I 1 ff, 5 7'1 , Q If if Fr Fur International' ,nderslandinq JOSEPH A. NOONAN-Commercial Course. Blythe Township: Industrial Course3 May Day Exercises 2. 1 1 1 ALVIN L. OBERMAN-Academic Course3 French Club 33 Latin Club 43 Softball League 2, 33 Football 1. 1 1 1 NDECIQ c emic Course. Blythe ship. ay Day P gram 1, 2g Football 23 nd t' Cour 1 1 1 GRACE H. OSWALD-Commercial Course3 Commercial Club 4, Entertainment Committee 4. 'A' 'k 'A' ALBERT J. PAJAKINAS-Commercial Course3 Commercial Club 4, Entertainment Committee 43 Football 3, 4, Junior Varsity 23 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2, 43 Softball League 33 Glee Club 1. i i 'A' D NAL P P Academic Co rse' '- 1 i , Cfli fe ce 43 nc C b , 4, Sergeant- t- ' an l, 2, 3, 43 Dan Committee 43 Clas 4. 1 1 1 ALMA M. PARRY-Commercial Course3 Com- mercial Club 4, Entertainment Committee 43 Tri- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 43 Bugle Corps Reserves 23 French Club 33 Christmas Program 33 C. L. A. 2. 1 1 1 ROBERT R. PATTE ON-Academic COUYSCQ Bas a 13 Footb , 4, Junior Varsity 1, Va all gig - 3, C t as Program 33 Latin Club 4, Sergeant- at-Arms 43 Class Teller 43 C. L. A. 2. X4 1 1 '1 f - ROBERT o Wregayljffiilrse 'Com- 47 13 ' i' mercial Clu , ertainment C ' 5 ' H Y 1, 2, 3, 4,1 Carlisle Conference ' e ch Club 3. 1 1 1 MARJO E PR C ercial Course3 Com- mercia b 4, En rta t Committee 4. NLE ' EDWARD Z. P LA AGE-Academic COUPSCQ Blythe Township High School: Academic Course 1, 23 Orchestra 1, 23 May Day Exercises 1, 23 Band 2. xx J I , XHETTY Leu' CEB:-qgmmsrcaul Cousin: III 1 3... . 9 Col mgcial Club 4, rtainmint C, mittee 43, 4 Trlxli-Y 2, 3, 3 ' e Club'2Y, 3,513 B Corpsx ' 2, 3 Blue and' hite SgaK3L-43 Reppr-ter 33 Lace, 4 ro S31p,ervisoA3,-'43 German Ch1imB, Cliristmas Program 3. J 1 1 1 JOAN REEDER-Academic Course3 Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 1, 3, 4, President 43 Choir 2, 3, 43 Harrisburg Convention 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 News Staff 2, 3, 4, Subscription Editor 43 Operetta 1, 2, 3, Cast 1, 2g Bank Cashier 2, 33 Sphinx Staff 4, Associate Editor 4, Sphinx Nom- ination Committee 4g Usher 33 German Club 3, 4. 1 1 1 ,IEA . RE I G Comme cial Course3 Com- ! ' merci I I ul ' 4 I er 2 1 v: -. Committee 43 Tri- Hi-Y13 3,.'. ' -J , c. L. 2. I 1 1 1 Y 2 3 PAU . REINHART-Academic Course3 Hi- , , , Cabinet 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Lancaster Conference 3, Conference 4, Usher 3, 43 Boys Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Operetta 1, 2, 3, 43 German Club 3, 43 Christmas program 3, 4g News Staff 23 Softball League 33 Cheerleaders Association 2. 'k i' 'A' HELEN REVAK-Comjner 'l Course3 Com- mer a Clu 44, Entertain en Committecf3 Tri- Hi- ,,, Ilwdabin e 43 Operetta 13 sher 33 Sp if' e res ment Stand 4. 1 1 1 GEORGE H. EIMBACH-Academic COUFSCQ Hi-Y 4, Usher 4, C 'inet 4, Carlisle Conference 4g Glee Club 4 Jrman Club 3, 4, Pianist 3, Christmas Program 173, 43 Sphinx Staff 4, Pho- tographer 43 Class Play 4. 1 1 1 .lO ' ca emi H r s e 3 Joint rity rence 2g Frern lub 3g Soft- ball Leagltb ' 1 FRANKLIN J. ROTHER-Co mercial Course3 Commercial Club 4, Entertainment Committee 4g Softball League 1, 2, 3, 4g Football 43 Inter-class Basketball 33 Class Teller 3. 1 I1 I1 V .V . ,,. . vRY..'B.'-RcpYf2j5.,ma cia1'd0m! c m 1 Elub, ,4 E alnzenf' Cujjoieaii ' Blyigx tf.,..J1'i, May lyyflxor ises 1, 23 Artup 1jl231T 3, K. .Ty .h iv, Y , 4 ' Thirty-one S P H N X II. ROBERT E. RUMMEL-Commercial Course3 Commercial Club 43 Softball League 3, 43 Scrap Drive 4. 4 ' C335 mmerxial Course3 Commercial Club 43 Hi-Y A' 43 Offer tfli 1. A F if if if PAUL SASSAMANfCommercial Courseg Soft- ball League 1, 2, 3, 4. 'k 'k it JAMES J. SCHOCK-Academic COUFSCQ Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Conference 43 Usher 43 German Club 3, 4, Christmas Proggy 3, 4. +1 MA E. S EN Aca ic COUFSCQ French Club ,K C n 4, Christmas Pro- gram , 3 Da 0 mittee 4. I if +1 4 M .10 T. SCH 0CK4Commercial Col merci'l 43 Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 43 Ger Glubgfuigle ps 2, 3, 4, Corporal 43 Christmas Pr ram 3. , w if 1 , , f 1 fi! K , f 'f ' EL ANOK Mfg SUHUVKI'lfUMlsfAfC1fh161ercial Con seg Commercial Club 4. R yi-Commercial COUTSEQ hoir ?1Club 3, 4g t 1 E . i' 9 39 I ' 0 cial C 4. K ' 4 A X fg ia 1 1 i.Y , b 4 If We I-lre Successful LEROY E. SEMBACH-Commercial Course3 Class Vice President 43 Commercial Club 4, Ser- geant-at-Arms 43 Ring Committee 33 Hi-Y 43 Foot: ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Varsity 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Inter-class Basketball 33 Band 1, 2, 3. -nf if +1 A HERES SH C0 rc' seg C e - c1uhQ1Emer i m i- i-Y 2, g e Corps 2, 3, 43 . . A. 23 S ap Drive 2. if -if -If MATILDA K. SHATUSKY-C o m m e r c i al Course3 Clas Teller 43 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 1, 3, 4, c ary , S uylkill ven Conference 23 Lu oo Su isof 3, Commercial Club 4, etary 3 er 3' inx Staff 4, Feature or 43 x Re ment Stand 43 News aff 2, 3, ublicity itor 4g Bugle Corps 2, 33 Operetta 3 C. L. A. 2. 4 if at BETTI M. SHELLEY aft L cial Course3 Com ial Club 4391? ' K 3, 43 German Club 33 Bula? Corps 2, 33 ,. - Bs Pro 3 Cheerlea ers Association ' er s - ball 2. . 1 -1 A- -Q H A P SHE M ' ercia urse3 Tri- 1 I3 1-Y C 'r , , 43 Com- mer ,ial e Cl , , , 4g er 43 Opere 1, 2, 3 Schu i en Confer- ence 2, arrisbur Confer 33 Christmas Pro- gram 1, 2, 3, 4. ar 4 41 51517 A Z o ,la Course3 KENNETH SINN-Commercial Course. o m 1 all onference 3, sher 43i u , , 3 istmas Pro- 'FMHLQQN ' 25 Opemm' 14 Tmk 2' NOEL SKELDING-Commercial course. 4. , ff 41 1 4' -Commercial C 83 Soft al eagu E - r i I ursei Com' merc' , Tre er Softh eague 1, 2, 3' ' X' 3,43H' 3,4, Cla Tr a- DOROTHY E. SEMBACH!Academic course, age' QF' , a S iI 'e aSS Bash Class Secretary 3, 43 Ring Committee 33 Usher 33 ball 33 mg Commmee 3' Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, t Q i Representative 2, Treasurer 4, Choir 2, 3, 4, Con- ference 23 C. L. A. 23 German Club 3, Secretary JACK SOUTHA -Co ' COUFSCQ Hi-Y 33 Sphinx Staif 4, Advertising Manager 4, Sphinx 1, 2, 3, 4, Easton fe c , Lancaster Confer- Stand 4g Operetta 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, enc Carll e C erence 43 New Stall 2, 3, Roll Caller 43 News Staff 2, 3, 4, Subscription 4g Ba 3 Sp inx Staff 43 German Club 3, Editor 43 Christmas Program 2, 3, 4. Vi resident 33 Christmas Program 3. Thirty-two V , S X f gq.,qs.,. xg. -,f gy x X J . ,Nxt ., Q 1 af. 4 -f sk XG? S Q as I 1 -f. - rf, 1, ,, TWA 1, my wi I S .N,x xx S sm A F i Q Bs 5 .wx N51 9 V X 5 K 'QNX ii X X w. .Q ai. sf x R u we sm K uk 'l Cb Q is ig , if X X f v HQ . Q if . yi. , 1 1 '1 5 ,b Q. 5341 ,-fy. . .N .A- E. ,Jo KVM-'ff X -'faf' S, . . N 'xg' ff M S- af K! nf 'xx' X ' 1.4 A -4. ik H 'S 'ax Q, in V q K7 J an 'b 4 ,W Q f Us Q, 5, Q., 4 . miie, NS 5 K1 Y Tlllffi four 'ls ' Qzgiik 1235 + mi if Q ' 3 5 : ,W - 1 'E' H . Q V 5 wk 'gg' yn 1 x in , A ,W ,Q I , 54. 9 . 'f 'ax-. v . ' ' Y: . 4' 'fi :J ,mggfw s S wr I ,J ,V i :Br atin Will Bc niteil ,Alf BERTA 1. s A' LER-Commercial course, Comm rcial Cl eporter 4, Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Comm ity ce Chairman 1, Joint Maturity 1, Uillr ce Committee 4, Class Teller 4. i' t i' MARY J STA GAITIS-MCommercial Course, mmercia Club 4, r' i-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, French C ' qrrps , 't as 3. rcla T Ml lythe w - ir ij . . S EDN C m rc' Cour e, ' l b 4, ' . n ip ay 1. nfl. 2: 2, ram 4 if w 4: ELEANOR M. STEIGERWALT-A c a d e mic Course, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, German Club 3, 4, Christ- mas Program 3, 4, Bugle Corps 2, 3, 4. if af Q HOW S o CWSBS Comme ' l ter- ss . 1 if L L. S ART-Academic Course, Tri-Hi- , , abinet 1, 3,, 4, Treasurer 1, Vocal irm 4, Choir 2, 3, 4, . A. 2, Bugle orps 4, ell Lyre rio 3 News Staff 2, 3, 4, la vities ,.Sphi ature Editor 4, Ger- man ub 2 , 4, Chr' as Program 2, 3, 4, Cl lub , 3, 4, Tr surer 4, Operetta 1, 2, , Ushe Inter-class Basketball 3, 4. if ff if RUTH M. STROHECKER-C 0 m m e r c i al Course, Commercial Club 4, C. L. A. 2. 1 f +1 HELEN TALL i e merc' l C , ro yth: ay Art 1 . y WJ . MICHAEL LEPCHAK-Commercial Course, Commercial Club 4. 'k -k t DOROTHY C. TILEY-Commercial Course, Commercial Club 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3. . if af ff GRACE TI EY-Comm r ial Course, Com- mercial l A NK ' X ,ul ,af 3 COR N TO 0IHmCffl31 Course, Hi- ,F 34311315 et 1, , QTmmercial Club 4, Pr 1 ent 4, .l 4, Class Teller 4, Football 1, 2, asket l 3, 4. 'A' t 'k ROBERT C.:I'REVORAH-Commercial Course, Commercial Clmrogram 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Cabinet 4, Cqtifeirence 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 3, 4, cfi.Qs1mas Program 2, 3, 4, Dance Commit ee 4, All Masters Band 2, Sphinx Staff 4, Trac , poretta 1, Joint Maturity 1, 2, Softball 3, Class P1111 4, Class Day Com- mittee 4. I77 , J 'if ' li 3 ' I Roeilrfifi. Ui! c?fShfi3ig1'Q0 g alTufHirY' 1, 2, 3, ' v'42,fC6mm Ma Club 4. X 1 if 'ff af mercial Course, Tr 1-Y 2, 3, 4, Jo' rjly 2, Commercial Club Slqiirnc t , A'ssociate Editor 4, Sp mx Nominatinggmmittee '4' ews Typist 4, C. L. A. 2. ' af 4: 1 5 B ATR E . LASEK ommer ' ourse, ri i-Y , 4, Cabinet , , La 1 Order 3, 4, e ps 2, 3 , om Club 4 er- c ss Ba eb ,Ush , C.L. 1 E. LOUIS NER-Academic Course, Tri- Hi-Y 1 , 3 , 'nfere oir 2, 3, 4, Joint M r 2, C. . 2,'i rps 2, 3, 4, Ger- m u risimas rogram 2, 3, Inter-class Ba ketbal , 4. i 'k 'A' DORIS J. WENTZ-Commercial Course, Bugle Corps 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 4, Program 4. . is if if SHIRLEY L. WENTZ-Commercial Club 4, C. L. A. 2, Tri-Hi-Y 1. , if ff ff DANIEL . ST-wAcademic Course, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Ca n 4, onference 4, French Club 3, 4, Band , 4 rchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Clee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, ,tet , Operetta l, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, Chrislm 0 m , 3, 4, Dance Committee 4, Sphi Stand, 5 .Ioint Maturity 2, Softball 3, Class 'Blay 4? Class Day Committee 4. .IVJ1 , f ' . ' 1 Thirty-five ull Peace Will Heiqu Supreme HARRY HETST cadenlic JJIIFSC German! u , Christ s P gram 3 f ff if if 1 CATHE N L -Commercial Course3 r 1-Y 43 B e Corps 2, 3, 4, Taps rt , Corp l 4' eerleaders Association 2g lst ogra 41 if Q COLLINA Y. WOLFE-Academic Course3 Tri- Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 French Club 3, 43 Christmas Program 3, 4. HELEN C. W LF Acade c C 3 rIlHi- Y , 2 3, 4, Ca 'n , 3, 4, S retar I gram air 4, uyl on , Har- r onf ce , oint aturit 1, Lunchroom df ,. M u ervisor 3, 4 C eerleaders A sociation 23 Ger- man Club 3, Social C ai n 3 B le Corps 2, 3, Bank Cashier 1, 33 e 4g News Staff 3, 4, Class Brevitie itor 43 Inter-class Bas- ketball 3, 4. 'k i Aca emic Course3 , ri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Program 3, 43 4Re I v I, , ' I V 1 ' S 1 x :J , O uh porter 4 . -, -. iation ch Club 3, 4, SB .V:' 4, :lu l' ' . HS B Y g ll: , , 2. e 'v s if if if DONALD K. YOUNG-Academic Course3 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Refreshment Stand 1, 23 Operetta l, 2, 3, 43 Sphinx Staii 4, Photographer 4, Sphinx Nominating Committee 4g Bank Cashier 23 De- bating 23 Hi-Y 13 German Club 3, 4, Christmas Program 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 43 News Staff 4, Subscription Editor 43 Class Play 43 Class Day Committee 4. REGI f,P.,zAKA3Y4Acafien,5c cwlseg Tri. Hi-Y M5113 !Fren1ii 3, 4,6 Christmas' Progra !3, 4g JtinioVEdil6r'3K5B1Igle Corps Re- serM 2. ' 'gt 'iff N' f -if f if EDWARD S. ZEBROSKY-Commercial Course3 Hi-Y 3, 43 Football Varsity 3, 4, .lunior Varsity 23 Softball League 33 Class President 3, 43 Sphinx Staff 4, Associate Editor 4, Nominating Commit- tee 4g Ring Committee 33 Dance Committee 3, 43 Class Day Committee 3, 43 Commercial Club 4, Entertainment Committee 43 Invitation Committee 43 Class Teller 3, 43 Christmas Program 4. Q i i' KENNETH E. ZEHNER-Commercial Course3 Commercial Club 4, Entertainment Committee 4. i 'D 'k 5 WOODROW J. ZEHNER-Commercial COUFSBQ Commercial Club 4, Entertainment Committee 4. if if if N FAY M. J. MAN-Aca 5 5 ourse3 F c b , , tr11R'Pfof'g 1 is 1 U -A MARTHA I. ZIMMERMAN+-Academic Course3 German Club 3, Christmas Program 33 Glee Club 3. 'k i' t EUGENE ZUCUSKIE-Commercial C o u r s BQ Football 2, 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2, Varsity 3, 4g Inter-class Basketball 3, 43 Commercial Club 4 Entertainment Committee 4. Thirty-six 9 V 1 xv Thirty-seven Whetstone Willing VV0lfe, C. Wolfe, H. Wythe Young Zaknry Zebrosky Zellner, K. Zehner, W. Zimmerman, F. Zimmerman, M Zucuskie The latest models Ccarsl. When they should have been in school! ! What's in the bags? Pappy and company. These Snapshots Will Help s Haminislze These pictures will luring hack memories of our friends and classmates as they posed in atti- tudes familiar to all of us or were caught un- aware hy the eameraman. In the first picture we have Alma who no doulit was waiting at the gate for Vifoodie. Next there is a group of girls seen together many times. Then we have a fashion display-the model is Lorraine. In the next row we have a picture of something that wasn't thereg Betty said that she never has worn a rose in her hair and that what looks like a rose is a trick of the camera. Briekie was snap- ped as he looked up from typing his sports sec- tion. Going on, we see the hoys supporting Carl and we ask, Will he make it to Baer's? ln the third row we have Inky and Bamfwolf hail. Then comes Mejoe giving a lesson in photog- raphy to the gang. Next is Steve who helped Miss Bahrt to arrange committees for Commer- cial Cluh. ln the last line we have Panky and Frances looking lonesome. Then we see ,lane hut a certain sailor is missing. Next come Nonny and Catherine looking happy in their polo shirts. On this page at the top are Tillie, Dot, and Helen on their usual noontime trip to Baer's. Next we have Zalio and Eddie on the day before they left for the Navy. Then we have four girls who are XX regulars at lunchtime. ln the last picture we see Pappy and company. A part of Hartwig is missingfhis feet. Thirty-eight Waiting for Woodie. Legs and two reasonable fan-siniiles. On the rocks. Man shortage. ,, . - ' ,,.,...J ii WM' ' ap i 5,e.,,, ,gif e W .,W....1 La Conga line. Fashion display. Brickie at the keys. They bribed the photographer Mejoe's class in photography Miss Bahrt's helper. Someone's missing! i Y Jay-1-birds. Thirly-nine Junior Leaders OFFICERS President .A.....,, AA..,A,. E ARL MORGANS Vice-President . .. THOMAS HOMANICK Secretary ....,.... . ,. ,... PHYLLIS IRVIN Treasurer .,.. . , FREDERICK GARDINER FRESHMEN--Seniors of Junior High. We were active in Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y, and finally closed our Junior High School days with our opcretta Hats OIT and a very enjoyable prom. Sophomores-strangers in a new school, but not for long. We soon responded to all fields open to usfour class members participating in Tri-Hi-Y, Glce Clubs, operetta, Bugle Corps, and very well represented in sports. Juniors-More accustomed to the routine of T. H. S. We became more active in extra-curric- ular activities and even better represented in sports. The thrill of electing class officers and selecting rings and colors was ours this year. Although several of our members have already gone to the service of our country, we are look- ing forward to a successful senior year with anxiety, ambition, and pride. Forty Juniors JUNIOR GROUP I Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: Ii. Manlz, D. Moore, D. Kotcll, ll. Loew, H. Yasenchok, T. Pillo, J. Koenig, M. Price, Weisinll, I.. Yost, I.. Mimm, V. Gerber. Sernnd Row: D. Hnuser, I.. Kelis. K. Minick, J. Lane, E. Zakary, A, Sofarru, C. Iiby, J. Miller, R. Paltz, A. Koustos, J. Fitzpat- rick. G. Fredericks. Third Row: .l. Cash- ner. R. Schock, M. Ryan, G, Zeplin, Schwartz, M. Lyons, A. Krunglevich, .l. Troy, P. Leiby, J. Samkavitz. Walters. P. Kleckner, J. Williams, B. Gilfert. Fourth Row: E. Swenson, R. Mciieehun. l. Sasso- man. H. Rachert, WH Linkhorst, A. lukxlsky. 0. Steipierwalt, A. Johnson. K. Derr, X. Androkitis, E. Wagner, M. Bincarousky, D. Kuntner. JUNIOR GROUP II Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: M. Baldwin, M. Mali, C. Brode, D. Damp- man, M. Androwsky, K. Shields, J. Clemens, B. Baer, A. York. C. Fegley. Serond Row: E. Dahruvalskie, C. Schoener, C. Brown, A. Barthel, R. Brode, K. Reed, M. Trubilla, Morgan. E. Lockwood, R. Eva. Third Row: L. Sacha, P. Koch, J. Stamm, M. Androw- sky, N. Wolfe, A. Shellhamer, D. Semhnch. B. Kaup, P. Powell, B. Derr. Fourth Row: M. Pfeil, R. Rnrick, L. Delp, J. Raggio, H. Wall, P. Behr, W. Baer, H. Becker, C. Payne, C. Best, E. Seladones. JUNIOR GROUP lIl Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: H. Arnold, B. Reese, E. Shitierstine, J. Clavier, D. Telepchak, S. Kussander, E. Breiner, R. Oakes, A. Rex. A. Price. Serond Row: J. Lindeman, R. Koch, P. Vanek, J. Grigaitis, H. Struck, G. Stamm, F. White- night, C. Smith. Third Row: B. Knadler, G. Reed. M. Kehl. B. Sekella, L. Dielenderler, M. Edwards. J. Reinhard, I.. Sakusky. J. Laudig, C. Bonomo. Fourth Row: J. Gerber, R. Kropp, K. Neilert, J. Schwartz, W. Peehl, R. Scheitrum, G. Sheirer, R. Morris. W. Arner, G. West, E. Wetterau. JUNIOR GROUP IY Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: P. Irvin, A. Jacobe, J. Houser. G. Heisler, J. Evans, M. Elensky, M. Kester, V. Mohl, R. Deininger, H. Henritzy, H. Boyle, D. Bubel, E. Betz, M. Krapl. Serond Row: J. Martin, M. DiBui, E. Rinkenberg, V. Mur- gans, N. Schleicher, M. Schad, F. Moerder, D. Haier, H. Llewellyn, L. Betz, F. Hill, K. Hood, D. Fabrizio, M. Bellis. Third Row: M. Breiner, P. Zeart, J. Hosler, H. Wood, B. Hope, J. Meredith, B. Keilman, E. Ilrobst, J. Miller, G. Hartung, H. Gilbert, B. Klein, L. Roberts, M. Krell, S. Holick, G. Rachert. Fourth Row: A. Androkitis, P. Hoffman, H. Houser. J. Lockwood, T. Homanick, R. Hadesty, P. Juck. heady In Lead Schnnl Snphnmnre Participated in Iiluh Activites SOPHOMORE GROUP I Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: G. Long, L. Wagner, G. Latferly, E. Love, C. Wolfe, N. Verbickas, P. Lileck, B. Krause, J. Uetz, B. Tiley, B. Zimmerman. J. Krell. Serond Raw: M Blasco, G. Gangloff, J. Toth, C. Derr, B. Ulrich, W. Kuhn, P. Hoffman, J. Delp, F. Zimmerman, P. Barthel, W. Lewis, F. Wall. Third Row: D. Wertman, E. Kerr, M. Lucas, H. McGcehan, C. Postu- pack, V. Leschinsky, E. Mantz, G. Behr, E. Brobst, T. Hyduke, J. Tuite. Fourth Rom: W. Augustine, C. Heisler, E. Lehatto, R. Hope, B. Geiger, R. Homm. W. Henry, J. Brown, L. Kunkel, R. Hayes. SOPHOMORE GROUP II Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: R. Breiner, C. Caputo, F. Stednick, J. Cole- man, M. J. Evans, G. Steffy, H. Calabrase, M. Tuio, E. Burrell, M. Bisaha. Second Ram: H. Burns, E. Berry, B. Eveland, E. Cox, D. Berry, J. Postupack, E. Swenson, I. Billman, L. Berner, S. Dougherty. Third Row: G. Brode, E. Dalto, P. Postupack, P. Bachert, P. Welsh, J. Cole, E. Challenger, M. Ben- nage, R. Erbe, E. Reehl, S. Dunstan. Fourth Row: B. Connelly, M. Bubel, L. Weishew, W. Boner, C. Telepchak, E. Kennedy, H. Curvey, A. Dominic, M. Cappos, C. Wagner, J. Casner. SOPHOMORE GROUP III Reading from Left to Right, Front Rom: J. Hartman, M. Heim, J. Gould, M. Hubik, B. Rummel, M. Reaman, R. Koch, C. Hazer, R. Kleckner, G. Houser, B. Finley. Second Row: M. Rudloff, S. Dumanski, H. Hartranft, G. Henry, J. Herring, R. Keilman, P. Rother, H. Kellett, D. Miller, A. Fisher, P. Fulmer. Third Row: R. R-ehrig, K. Rickard, C. Ruf- fulo, C. Jeffery, F. Keich, M. Rothermel, H. Muerder, D. Dalvet, S. Keich, K. Koch, C Peittcr, W. Payne. Fourth Row: J. Plasko, P. Raggio, R. Fritz, P. Willing, G. Kline, E. Kemery, R. Richards, S. Miller, R. Hart- ranft, B. Keller. SOPHOMORE GROUP IV Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: C. Oliphant, A. Oliphant, R. Gibas, L Gasper, B. Meravage, J. Hochstatter, M. Hill P. Grube, M. Fritz, L. Wright, B. Weickcr E. Weicker. Second Ram: A. Morris, A Mateyak, H. Miller, W. Fritz, R. Keich, R. Jones, R. Bassler, K. Miller, J. Borzatti, J. Milot, E. Halkyard, G. Keilman, A. Jacobe. Third Row: F. Henry, B. Kantner, E. Miller A. Gothie, E. Kasales, M. Mifkovich, J. Lut- win, R. Wilford, A. Giltner, B. Fritz, J. Kacik, I. Hayes. Fourth-Row: E. Shellhnmer H. Oliver, G. Ondeck, R. Nattrcsr, F. Ro- man, R. Young, C. Middlecamp, C. Moyer, H. Hill, D. Moore, H. Smith. v 1 n 1 The Class of 1946, since coming up on the hill, has been so busy learning the new rou- tine that memories of Junior High have slipped into the past. However, there are some things about good old Junior High that we shall never forget. There was one wintry night when the members of the Junior Tri-Hi-Y hunted briskly until they found their coats, babuskas, and mittens neatly hidden by the Hi-Y boys in a deep, dark closet. It will also be hard to forget the numerous Mcageyn incidents that hap- pened in our classes. Of course, graduation and our operetta MJohn Paul Jones will be among our fondest memories when we look back to Junior High School days. Forty-three lllml Were SOPHOMORE GROUP V Reading from Left to Right, Fran! Raw: M. Wychulis, D. Weston, V. Schaeffer, M. Wagner, D. Reis. Serond Row: W. Griffiths, H. Helfrich, L. Hill, S. Kitchen, J. Foll- weiler, R. Homberg, J. Keich, R. Zeird. Third Row: A. Zubey, R. Hess, P. Zehner, P. Yemm, H. Gilbert, F. Hill, R. Fisher, L. Heisler. Fourth Row: D. Foltz, F. De- wire, J. Enterline, F. Hein, E. Kane, W. Hill, C. Koch, S. Zebrosky. SOPHOMORE GROUP VI Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: H. Kleponis, R. Jones, B. Stine, M. Shamon- sky, V. Schaelfer, J. Sinn. Second Row: C. Neifert, J. Facini, G. Gerber. C. Boyer, H. Nicholls, W. Hoffman, D. Davies, B. Cabana. Third Row: C. Gilbert, T. Schlosser, W. Faust, L. Hartung, W. Faust, G. Deininger, ' F. Neiiert, J. Dabravalsky. Fourth Raw: G. Gottstein. R. Schlosser, W. Eckert, V. Stahl er, K. Sassaman, G. Seligman, R. Stahler, J. Shotick, F. Hahn. A Sophomore Group Now that we are here, and have gotten accustomed to the climb which we are to have for the next three years, we have begun to make a place for ourselves in Senior High. Our girls have become members of the Tri-Hi-Y and the Bugle Corps. The boys, after surviving a rather hard initiation, have become a part of the Hi-Y. Our Latin students also organized the Agentur Latin Club. The Sophomores were well represented in sports, too. With Robert Schlosser, Sam Miller, Michael Cappos, Herbert Curvey, '6Gov Kennedy, Franklin Dewire, John Tuite, and Dick Young on the A squad, we had F orty-four Vell Represented in Spnrls ashare of the football honors. Many of our boys also were active on the ,layvee basketball team and in the softball league. We were more than proud to have Harriet McGeehan, Ethel Weick- er, George Kline, and Robert Nattress holding prominent roles in the operetta. A number of other Sophoniores were also in the choruses and the orchestra. The end of our Sophomore year found us both proud and happy -proud of what we have achieved, and happy in anticipation of the two 111ore years in which we shall still be a part of Tamaqua High. Forty-five Q Spring fever victims. No man shortage here. m'l your arms hold four, Fri Louise is upheld. -cltlie? The nllerlzlassmen t Pla Tho ,luniors aml Sophomore-s wc-rv always willing to pose for our Came-rann-n. This result:-il in our having many niee pirturvs of the-ln. First we have Elsie. a heart-throh of one of our Sc-nior lloys. supporting tho liars. Next we have next yearis president and his elose frii-nfl. Then there is Betty ,lean who makes a very niu- lacly-in- waiting. In the next line we 4-an't umlvrstancl what all the exritt-ment is ahout. Will you tell us. Betty anfl Ethvl? 'Wvlu-n l was a littlv girl as tolfl lly Phyllis lrvin Comes nc-tt. rllll1'Il we have a nice ear and also a nirv follow. ln thi- thirtl row, first there is Darlf-rn. a favorite- of George tial. The Bungalow is thi- seem- of tht- nc-xt picture anfl, please. no snow-halls. l'hyllis. Vamla is seen next in a vt-ry ln-roming pose. ln the last row are srenes of tht- Tri-lli-Y initiation. The Sophs were gooml sports antl wi-rv willing to motlel the new fashions. ln tlu- 1-4-nh-r tlu-rv is Gov who umloulltt-tlly is lim-ill:-ss of signs. Un this page at the top wa- have a group of lioys. looking somewhat tiroxl or niaylu- tht-y're just spring fever victims. Next we have Phyllis with Boll. Buck, and Art. Who saicl tlu-rv was a man shortage? In our next picture- wc- have Freel- fliv with his arms arountl Mary. limma. and Nlartha. Too hail his arms Pklllit hohl you also. Doris! Last we have Mary and Flora-ucv holding Louise. They really varrieml hor up tht- hill that way. Fort y-six Supporting the lmrs. ncllilllin and vhum. Lady in waiting. wvll1ll,S the excitement? When I was u little girl. Nice mr! ! Pride of George linil ! No snowlmlls, Phyllis! ! Just posing. ls it or isn't it? Y Cllll,i. he read signs? FilSlll0llS of Tri-Hi-Y initiation Forty-seven . , fx x 1 :E-T' -iw fl iwgg, sg YY 21233-K , - 7,5 ef, Q - I f , . kiwi f' ' - 9-wg, BUUH 'TWU AN UAEE 'kiri' SIIIIII-II. TIUIININS The world after the war will need men and women who have been trained to assume responsibilities, to meet emergencies, and to use tact in dealing with others. This training we have received in our clubs. USIII, IIIU-IMATIIIS, BUSINESS The Sphinx Staff Reading from left to right, front row: N. Dresher, J. Hartrunft. N. Wyihe, D. Young, M. Calla- llrese, D. Hnrtwig, H. Erbe, A. M. Elvin, L. Stewart. Serond row: K. Henry, D. Dulvin, E. Menconi, C. Ugiss, M. Lewis, M. Shntusky, J. Farr., C. Capitani. Third row: B. Brode, E. Christ. L. Roberts, R. Wilford, J. Cole, B. Keilman, L. Szlkusky, D. S8IIllP1Il'll. Fourth row: C. Benn, J. Southam, J. Falasca, G. Rimbuch, R. Trevorah, R. Arner, J. Chinchur. The Blue and White Staff Reading from left to right, front row: J. Kleppinger, K. Henry, I. Brinvhek, N. Dresher. M.- Shatusky, D. Sembarh, A. Elvin, L. Stewart. Second row: C. Ugiss, H. Lutz, B. Purcell, H. Wolfe, M. Lewis, J. Farr, J. Kemner. Third row: J. Southum, C. Dowd, R. Kropp, R. Fenster- mavher. Fifty The 1944 Sphinx Staff OFFICERS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FEATURE EDITORS Mary Calabrese Matilda Shatusky Lois Stewart ASSOCIATE EDITORS ALUMNI REPORTER Katherine Henry Hazel Erbc Betty Brode Constance Ugiss Mildred Lewis r I NA ERS Norma Dresher Edward Zebl-osky Jack SOUJLIEIERTIHNG MADOSJHW Semhach BUSINESS MANAGER Anna Mae Elvin Dina Dalcin Donald Hartwig Joseph Falasca SNAPSHOT EDITORS TYPISTS Jane Farr Jean Hartranft Clara Capitani Richard Arner PHOTOGRAPHERS Elizabeth Christ Joseph Chinchar Donald Young George Rimbach JUNIQR EDITORS Williain Eames Betty Keilman Lois Sakusky SPORTS EDITOR Lois Roberts Clarence Bean SOPHOMORE EDITORS CLUB REPORTERS Joan Cole Rosemary Wilford Nevada Wythe Robert Trevorah ADVISER Eleanor Menconi Miss Brewer Larger OFFICERS Editor-in-rhief Norma Dresher Publirily Matilda Shntusky Sports Russell Krupp Alumni Anna Mae Elvin Art Irene Brinchek Adviser Mr. Stine and Mere Interesting Paper Issued AGAIN, as in the past three years, Tamaqua High School had its own school newspaper. As before, it was printed six times during the school year by the Evening Courier. The paper sold for fifty-five cents an annual sub- scription and ten cents for a single copy. Many changes were made in the paper this year. Besides the regular Brevities Columns, 6'Grads Corner, themes, poems, and editorials, many new features were added. A larger paper was produced with such new articles as The Bookshelf, i'Our Boys in the Servicef' and 'aHcre and There with the Faculty. In addition to these, throughout the year, club news pictures, outlines of our sports, and articles of general inter- est to the high school were published. During the year the subscription list rose to a new level. The staff was also increased this year. Besides the Senior contingent which consisted of twenty members, the work was nobly supported by twenty-three Juniors and thirty Sopohomores. For the second year Junior High School students cooperated in producing a column of their own in each issue. With this column new interest in the paper came forth among the people of Junior High. Fifty-one Seniurs Had Successful French liluh LE CERCLE FRANCAIS was the name chosen by the members of the Senior French class for their French club which was organized to aid the class to speak French, to understand it, and to learn French customs, history, literature, and music. The meetings, which were conducted.entirely in French, were held during the class period on the first Wednesday of each month. La Marse- illaise, the French national anthem, was sung at the beginning of each meeting. The programs were arrangedi by the program chairman, Mae Schocner, and included games, songs, and skits as well as talks on poetry, composers, history, and conditions in France. One of the most interesting meetings was the one in December at which a short skit entitled Le Noel De Madame Scrooge was presented. The persons who took part in this skit were ,lean Krell, Ruth Mae Krause, and Mildred Lewis. Other inter- esting meetings provided entertainment as well as education and included the playing of Buzz and Bingo, and quizzes-all in French. This club, together with the Junior French clubs, sang at the Christ- mas Party. This year they sang La Marseillaisew and 'ivalentinef' They were rehearsed and led by Eleanor Menconi. Twn Junior French liluhs Urqanizerl SINCE there were two Junior French classes this year, two Junior French clubs were organized. Each class formed a club and met separately during the class period the third Friday of every month. Each club had its own officers and programs. The clubs were formed to give the students an opportunity to use the language and to learn about French customs, music, geography, and history. The programs, which were in charge of committees appointed by the presidents, were planned with these ideas in mind and consisted of spelling bees, dialogues, learning folk songs, and reading newspapers. French newspapers, published for the French-speaking people in America, were distributed frequently and gave the students an opportunity to read French. The music chairmen, Marie Bellis and Phyllis Irvin, taught the classes the French songs 'sBelle Nuit, Frere Jacques, 'flean Wagonas, Alou- ette, Le Coucou, and the French national anthem, La Marseillaisef' which was sung at the beginning of every meeting. According to the custom the .Iunior and Senior French clubs sang at the Christmas program. They were led this year by the president of the Senior club. F ifty-two OFFICERS President Eleanor Menconi Vice-president George Kropp Serrelary Nevada Wythe Treasurer Mildred Lewis Adviser Miss' Allen OFFICERS Presidentx Jean Meredith William Baer Secretaries Lois Roberts Betty Baer lllusic Chairmen Phyllis Irvin Marie Bellis Adviser Miss Brewer The Seninr French lllnh Reading from left to right, front row: C. Kropp, J. Kleppinger, N. Wythe, Miss Allen, E. Men- coni, M. Lewis, D. Pape. Serond row: N. Delps J. Krell, L. Murnikas, R. Zukury, M. Srhoener, J. .lefix-ry, l. Miller. D. West. Third row: F. Zimmerman, C. Depos, D. Halrtwig, E. Llewellyn, R. Krause, C. Wolfe. The Jnninr French Elnh Reading from left to right, front row: M. Bellis, P. Irvin, B. Baer, W. Baer, J. Meredith, L. Roberts, C. Hood, A. Johnson. Second row: A. Juoohe, M. Baldwin, M. Muff, L. Sacha, T. Homunick, F. Gardiner, H. Boyle, D. Bubel, V. Mohl, C. Bonomo. Third row: P. Zeart, 1. Williams, M. Ryan, B. Hope, E. Rinkenberg, B. Klein, D. Dampmun, H. Wood, .l. Laudig, B. Derr, F. Hill, J. Hosler. Fourth row: F. Whitenight, H. Henritzy, P. Powell, C. Bachert, D. Semhaeh, N. Wolfe, L. Sakusky, J. Clavier, J. Stamm, C. Brode, S. Bolirh, A. Koustos. Fifth row: E. Wetteruu, L. Klein, W. Welsh, H. Berker, W. Mantz, J. Lockwood, Miss Brewer, R, Kropp, V. Moruvek, J. Ambrose, A. Sfurru, J. Stevens, D. Kuntner. K F i fty-three The Senior German liluh Reading from left to right, front row: A. Elvin, L. Stewart, G. Dowd, K. Henry, I. Brinchek. Second row: K. Derr, B. Brode, J. Farr, T. Gilmer, N. Dresher, C. Keirh, F. Knntner. Third' row: E. Steigerwalt. J. Hartranft, J. Reeder, K. Bonomo, R. Daurell, J. Boyer, J. Kemner. Fourth row: E. Gursky, W. Miller, C. Moyer, Miss Steigerwalt, D. Young, J. Srhovk, P. Reinhurt. The Junior Herman Iiluh Reading from left to right, front row: W. Arner, C. Zcplin, M. Androwsky, L. Diefendiefer, P. Kovh, B. Svhovk, A. York, R. Deininger, R. Hadesty. Second row: G. Grignitis, J. Troy. N. Schleicher, J. Lane, A. Andrukitis, A. Zukasky, P. Kleckner, V. Morgans, H. Wzlll. Third row: M. Androwsky, E. Fegley, J. Clemens, B. Loew, M. Schnd, F. Moertler, M. Elensky, M. Lyons, J. Reinhard, E. Betz, K. Shields, L. Yost, L. Mimm. Fourth row: C. Eby, C. West, K. Minnivh, J. Lindeman, J. Miller, P. Leiby, A. Krunglevich, M. Krell, M. Kehl, B. Kaup, J. Cilfert, M. Pleil, R. Brode. Fifth row: H. Bachert, 0. Steigerwalt, H. Foltz, C. Stamm, J. Gerber, H. Struck, Miss Steigerwalt, R. Schreitrum, P. Vnneck, E. Swenson, S. Meluskey, J. Miller. Fifty-four Berman Elllll llutstandinq at Christmas Prnqram OFFICERS l'residrnt Glenn Dowd Vice-president Ted Giltner Srrretnry Annu Mae Elvin Treasurer Katherine Henry Serial Chairman lrene Brincheck Ser1,'e1mt-at-arms Carl Moyer Instrumental .Music Jane Farr Vorul Chairman Luis Stewart Reporter Norma Dresher Adviser M iss Steigerwalt OFFICERS l'residrn1.v Phyllis Koch .lack Lane Vire-presidents Louise lleifenderier Anthony Zucasky Secretaries Ruth Deininger Harvey Wall Treasurer.: Betty Kaup Naomi Schleicher Instrumental Muxir Chairmen Anna York Jane Troy Vocal Musizr Chairmen Betty Schock Vanda Morgans Reporters Margaret Androwsky Pearl Kleckner Sariul Chairmen Gladys Zeplin Joseph Grigaitis Sergennts-at-arms Oliver Steigerwalt William Arner Adviser Miss Steigerwalt THE Senior German Club, which was organized in September, reelected the title, Die altere deutsche Gisellschaptf' meaning: The Senior Ger- man Societyf, The meetings were held on the last Friday of every school month and dues of twenty-five cents were collected. A program chairman was selected at each preceding meeting. Each month's entertainment included a sketch of a famous German composer's life, and one of his most renowned compositions was played by the instrumental music chairman. Skits, bingo games, group singing, German legends, German cultural talks, and German practices and tradi- tions furnished the entertainment for the meetings. During the year the club memorized popular poems such as: Das Vaterunserf' Stille Nacht, Der gute Hirtef' Der Blumen,', Heiden- roslein, and the songs, i'Die Lorelei and Schnitzelbank.', The oustanding activity of the year was the humorous skit, That Russian Winter, which was given at the annual Christmas party in the gymnasium. Raemond Daurell wrote the words used. Social events in the gym with the Junior German Clubs and the ban- quet in May at the Trinity Reformed Church followed by a dance in the high school gym, closed a successful year for the club members. Twu Junior Berman Eluhs Formed THIS year, because of the large number of students taking German, there were two classes. This created two clubs. The class which met fourth period chose the name, Die jungere deutsche Bruderschaftf' and the class which met fifth period chose the name, Die jungere deutsche Studentenver- bindungf' During the year, the club learned Du bist wie eine BlUD16,, 'Die Lorelei, Mailied, Spruch, 'LDas Vaterunserf, and Erlkonig. For the Christmas party, the Junior and Senior clubs united to sing Stille Nacht and a comic version of That Russian Winter with Stan Meluskey as Hitler, Anthony Zukasky as Stalin, and Ernest Gursky, Jimmy Schock, Joe Grigaitis, Paul Reinhart, George West, and Jimmy Lindeman as aids. On the last Friday of each month, the clubs held their meetings. Fol- lowing short business meetings, brief sketches of the lines of German com- posers were given and compositions were played. At each meeting reports 9 6 were also given on German culture. The program chairman, appointed each month, arranged an entertaining program of skits, recitations, and German legends. Dues collected each month helped finance two parties with the Senior German club, at which amusing programs were presented by the social chairman. Dancing followed to the music of the juke box. The clubs com- pleted a highly successful season with their banquet in May. Fifty-five ew lilull Ilrqanized A NEW club, composed of all the members of the Sophomore Latin classes, was formed in November. It was organized and directed by Miss Allen. The members selected Agentur Latin Club for their name. This name translated means These Things Will Be Done. The fourth Wednesday' of each month was selected for the meeting date. The club's educational purpose was two-fold: first, to help its mem- bers beeome better acquainted with the beauties of Latin, and second, to learn about the life of the people who used Latin as their native language. To carry out this purpose, the club was fortunate in having as speakers those who have made a study of Latin. The speakers were: Miss Jones, Latin teacher in Junior High School, Mrs. Frances Dolan, Latin teacher in Coaldale High School, and Miss Allen, Latin teacher in Senior High School. The club also had many social activities. Dances were held in the school gymnasium, entertainments by various members were given, and several plays were presented in Latin. The club also participated in the Christmas program by singing several selections. The songs they sang were O Holy Night, a'Silent Night. 4'Deck the Hallsf' and '5Come All Ye Faithful. OFFICERS President William Payne Vive-president Richard Young Serretary Beverly Stine Treasurer Rosemary Wilford Program Chairman Eleanor Kasales Snrinl Chairman George Kline Musir Chairman Harriet McGeehan Sergeant-at-arms Robert Patterson Advisrr Miss Allen Commercial liluh Hall llutstalulinq Year THE Commercial Club conducted its first meeting in September, under the direction of the faculty adviser, Miss Bahrt. The club had a membership of eighty-live Senior commercial students, seven officers, and one adviser. The purposes of the club were: to promote interest in the business world and in the study of commercial subjects, and to become familiar with modern progressive business methods and systems, cndeavoring by such means to raise and maintain a higher standard of training for business. The meetings were held the third Monday of each month. Dues were collected at the beginning of each meeting and the business meetings were always followed by a social hour conducted by a committee named for that meeting. A Kay Kyser program which was followed by dancing was presented at the October meeting. At the November meeting a Bingo party was held. The awards, which the ten winners received, were tickets for the movies. The December meeting was a Christmas party. All members received a novelty gift from the club. A Truth or Consequence program held in January was enjoyed by all. The February meeting was a Hollywood Inter- view. A St. Patrick's party was held in March. The April meeting was a Spring Formal. A Banquet was held in May to conclude the year's activities. Fifty-six OFFICERS President Gordon Tonkin Vire-president Steve Chinchar Secretary Matilda Shatusky Treasurer Benjamin Southam Sergeanls -al -arms LeRoy Sembach Edward Kline Reporter Roberta Stahler Adviser Misa Bahrt The Latin Cluh Reading from left to right. front row: H. McGeehan, R. Wilford, G. Kline, W. Payne, Miss Allen, R. Young, R. Patterson, B. Stine, E. Kasales. Second row: L. Wlright, D. Miller, B. Eveland, B. Weim'ker, B. Tiley, P. Fulmer., J. Uetz, M. Lum-as, J. Kacik, F. Henry, M. Shamonsky. B. Zimmerman. Third row: L. Wagner, C. Postupack, H. Moerder, A. Gothie, J. Hochstatter, S. Dunstan, M. Mifkovich. E. Challenger, M. Evans, E. Reehl, N. Verhickas, D. Berry, M. Bisaha. Fourth row: W. Kuhn, K. Kovh, E. Shellhammer, J. Enterline, S. Miller, G. Seligman, R. Hart- ranft, C. Heisler, H. Smith, D. Davies. The Commercial llluh Reading from left to right. fron! row: D. Moser, A. Bufty, B. Southam, L. Sembaeh, M. Shatusky, S. Chinehar, Miss Bahrt, C. Tonkin, R. Stahler, E. Kline, E. Christ, M. Calahrase, D. Bickle- man. Second row: D. Tiley, B. Shelly, M. Rudy, K. Klein, G. Hollenbach, D. Hall, H. Kostin, R. Stednivk, R. Tufo, T. Sharpe, R. Strohevker, H. Erbe, S. Wentz, L. Coomlie. Third row: A. M. Blickley, H. Sherman, M. Demopulos, N. DiCirolamo, M. Manbeck, B. Morris, G. Tiley, D. Dalcin, B. Valasek, C. Capitani, J. Rehrig, M. Calahrese, D. Duncavage, R. Betz, C. Ugiss Fourth row: O. Merkel, B. L. Purcell, C. Oswald, M. Stalgaitis, E. Schuetrumpf, D. Wentz M. Svhrovk, J. Svhuetrum, D. DeMi1'hele, V. Campbell, M. Price, A. Parry, L. Nicholls, H. Dunn, H. Tallick. Fifth row: A. Pajakinas, E. Zebrosky, C. Ruppert, R. Rummel, H. Stein, C. Bean, R. Fenstermaeher, J. Chinrhar, J. Fedak, D. Kleckner, H. Morgan, A. Barthel, R. Trevorah, J. Agnor. Sixth row: G. Kropp, M. Telepchak, E. Zucuskie, F. Rother, A. Schwartz D. Burrell, L. Neifert, R. Pelo, K. Zehner, W. Kleckner. 1 F ifty-seven Tri-Hi-Y Cabinet Reading from left to right, front row: J. Reeder. Serond row: M. Shntnsky. B. Kuilmun. Third row: D. Semhzlrh, K. Henry. Fourth row: H. Revalk, P. Irvin, H. White, Fifth row: A. Elvin, S. Bolirh, M. Androwsky, P. Kovh, B. Klein, B. Brotle. Serenth nur: J. ilurtrunft, 1. Brinchek. Eighth row: J. Farr, N. Schleirher. J. Meredith, J. Clnvier. J. Cole. Miss Steiger- wnlt, J. Troy, M. Shad, J. Williams, B. Valasek. Tri-Hi-Y Chair Reading from left to right, front row: I. Brinchek, N. Dresher, L. Waglier, L. Stewart, B. Brode U. Semlnu-h, A. Elvin, A. Bully. Second row: P. Irvin, B. Morgnns, J. Farr. J. Svhnetrnm, H. Sherman, J. Krell, E. Cox, E. Halkyard. Third row: F. Henry, M. Bellis, S. Bolirh, J. Cluvier, J. Troy, N. Srhleic-her, M. Svhzld, P. Koch, E. Weicker. Fifty-eight Tri-Hi-Y Led State for Second Consecutive Year OFFICERS President Katherine Henry Vice-prrxidellt Betty Keilmun Rvrardiug Secretary Matilda Slmtusky Corresponding Serrvlnry Phyllis Koch Treasurer Dorothy Sembnch A dviser Miss Steigerwalt THE Tri-Hi-Y this year had some difficult experiences but the club came through them victoriously and went on to higher goals. At the beginning of the year the president, ,loan Reeder, left and to fill her place, Katherine Henry was elected from the cabinet. Phyllis Koch was appointed to fill the office of corresponding secretary. A very interesting educational program was planned for the year. The club had many interesting speakers among whom were: Mr. Millen, Mrs. A. YV. McMichael, Mrs. T. Johnson, and Mr. Roy Brill. As a crowning highlight to the year, the club was host to the county convention which was held here in April. Everyone enjoyed the social events which are also a very important part of Tri-Hi-Y. This year the clulfs activities included joint meetings with the Hi-Y and Junior Tri-Hi-Y, Carnival, Sadie Hawkins Party, Mother and Daughter Tea, and Farewell Banquet for the Seniors. Of course, the year would not be complete without the Family-Get-Together Banquet. The speaker this year was Dr. Samuel Hamilton of New York University who spoke on the topic uwhat It Takes to Make Good in College. During the year the club also took part in community service. It aided the Salvation Army and lnfantile Paralysis drives, and many other com- munity enterprises. It was active too in promoting the sale of bonds and stamps and the school was enabled to purchase a field ambulance and a training plane. For the second consecutive year, the club led the state in the point program for activities engaged in during the year. Tri-Hi-Y Ehnir Sang en Hailin Program OFFICERS Dirvrtor Lois Stewart Pianist Jane Farr UNDER the direction of Lois Stewart, vocal music chairman, the Tri-Hi-Y choir was reorganized in September. The choir is the only student directed singing group in the high school. Twenty-six girls were members, and they attended rehearsals every Monday afternoon at 3:30 in Room 103. The girls sang first at the Tri-Hi-Y Christmas party. They made their next appearance before the entire student body at the annual Christmas party in the gym. At the Family-Get-Together banquet and the Mother and Daughter tea, they also provided good entertainment. The choir gave girls from other towns an idea of their ability at the Tri-Hi-Y convention held here this year. ln the spring the girls were invited to sing on Bright's program one Saturday morning. This was the main event of the year. The choir members selected the music which they wanted to sing, and the following three-part songs were purchased and learned: '6Star- dustf' When Itis Sleepy Time Down South, s'Stormy Weather,,' HA Blues Serenade, and 'Tm Getting Sentimental Over You. Lois also made a clever arrangement of I'll Be Home For Christmas and 'cwhite Christ- mas. At the end of the year, the incoming vocal chairman, Phyllis Irvin, organized her choir and began rehearsals. Her choir made its first appear- ance at the farewell banquet for the Seniors. F i jty-nine Ilctat Had Ilctive Year THE Tamaqua Senior High School Boys' Octet is a selected group of eight boys from the Glee Club. This organization was originated in 1939, by the assistant supervisor of music, Miss Pfeil. The members of this organization this year were as follows: first tenors, Robert Trevorah and J ack Laneg second tenors, Daniel West and Stanley Meluskyg basses, Glenn Dowd and Robert Nattress. Tessie's Boys, as they were usually called, entertained at the follow- ing places this year: the Christmas program, the joint meeting of the Odd Fellows, the joint banquet of all the Y groups, the Coaldale State Hospital, the Rotary Club, and the Garden Club. They finished the year by singing for the Hi-Y banquet. Four members of this group graduated this year, but Miss Pfeil will re- place them with able Sophomores and Juniors. We feel sure that the lucky boys, who step into the shoes of the Senior graduates, will strive to make the Octet more successful than it has ever been. Hi-Y Hall aw I-lllviser THE Hi-Y, although somewhat decreased in numbers, managed to finish another year successfully. At the beginning of the year Mr. Welker resigned as adviser necessitating the selection of a new adviser, Mr. Kemzura was chosen. At the opening meeting the following cabinet members were elected: Daniel West, ,lack Agnor, George Rimbach, Russell Kropp, Donald Kantner, Laurie Klein, Edward Kennedy, Richard Young, and Sam Miller, Anthony Zucasky was appointed music chairman. These boys led the club in its programs of education, social activities, and community service. The year began with such interesting meetings as installation and initiation. Later, joint meetings were held with the Tri-Hi-Y, these were the spelling bee, a surprise program with the Hi-Y as hosts, the Christmas dance, and the Spring Formal. Movies were shown at other meetings, im- portant men of the town were speakers, and sports nights were held. Twelve boys attended the annual Older Boys' Conference held at Carlisle. The conference was a huge success in spite of war problems. The Hi-Y aided in the distribution and collection of Infantile Paraly- sis containers in the important business places of the town. Finally the last few meetings rolled along at which time the officers for the coming year were elected and plans for the annual Hi-Y banquet, which was the last meeting for all Seniors, were made. Sixty MEMBERS Rnhert Trevorah .lack Lane Daniel West Stanley Melusky John Agnor Anthony Zucasky Glenn Dowd Robert Nattress Supervisor Miss Pfeil OFFICERS President Glenn Dowd Vire-president William Baer Secretary Robert Trevorah Treasurer Paul Reinhart Chaplain James Lindeman Adviser Mr. Kemzurl Bn s Ulztel Reading from left to right. front row: A. Zukasky, J. Lune, S. Melusky, R. Nuttress. Second row: C. Dowll, J. Agnor, D. W'cst, R. TfBN'0l'illl. The H1 Y w l Reading from left to right, front row: E. Kline, A. Zukusky, R. Trevoruh, C. Dowd, W. Baer, P. Reinhurt, J. Lindemnn, J. Southnm. Second row: R. Fenstermncher, E. Currey, D. West, J. Agnor. J. Klee-lun-r. l.. S8llllHl1'll, E. Zelnrosky, R. Fonsternulcher, J. Fill1lSl'Zl, C. Depos, G. Tonkin, ll. Southum, L. Neifert. Third row: C. Bean, J. Currey, E. Llewellyn, A. Svhwurtz, R. Krell, W. Kasper, D. Hartwig, R. Pelo, G. Rimbnch, C. Rupert, D. Burrell, J. Schock, N. Delp. Fourth row: C. Smith, A. Koustos, J. Lane, F. Calrcliner, J. Lockwood, J. Amlxrosc, C. West, J. Gilfert, C. Derr, R. Wolfe, L. Klein, D. Kuntner, J. Miller, F. Whitenight, G. Criguitis. Fifth, row: D. Davies, K. Rickard, W. Welsh, A. Johnson, C. Rauy, E. Sassaman, R. Krapp, S. Melusky, R. Haulesty, H. Wall, K. Neifert, C. Neifert, H. Nicholls, C. Boyer. Sixth row: C. Deininger, W. B0ll0l', R. Schlosser, S. Miller, C. Seligman, C. Teleprhak, E. Kennedy, H. Curvey, R. Nat- tress, R. Hope, P. Willing, K. Koch. Sixty-on e llruul Selzlinu uf the Bugle Eurps Reading from left to right, front row: H. Erlre, S. Dilhomivk, M. Schrovk, D. Dulvin, B. Vzllasek, D. Semlrach, M. Baldwin, E. Christ. Secnnd row: L. Sakusky, D. Dunlpmun, E. Shiffer- stine, M. Calahrese, M. Dilmui. L. Coombe. l.. Betz. D. Telepvhzlk, A. Jarobe. Third row: P. Powell, D. Hufer, H. Boyle, M. Svhad. E. Mitchell, M. Lyons. G. Bueherl. J. Luudig. J. Hosler. R. Deininger, M. Edwards. Bugle Eurps Tappers Reading from left to right, front row: R. Krause, L. Stewart, J. Troy. Second row: B. Brode, V. Campbell, G. Zeplin, K. Willing. Sixty-two STAFF MEMBERS Drillmaxler Captain Charles Endy Drnmmaxler M r. John Brooks Buglrmaslers Mr. Harry Lauer Mr. Norwood Grail' Mrs. Eugene Morgans Adviser Miss Steigerwult OFFICERS Sergeant Violet Campbell Corporal Betty Brude Corporal Catherine Willing Corporal Gladys Zeplin Bugle linrps Aided War Effort THE Bugle Corps did not appear so many times this year as in previous years because of the dilliculties in transportation, however. the Corps did take part in several activities to aid the war effort. One of the highlights of the year was a parade in Pottsville which was held to help increase the sale of bonds for the Third War Loan Drive. Many other organizations of Schuylkill County also participated in this drive. Another parade was held on Armistice Day in honor of the war veterans. The girls also played at every football game on the home-field when the weather permitted. The practice time was changed from 6:00 P. M. to 5:30 P. M. Every week musical selections were practiced and drills, under the direction of Captain Charles Endy, were learned. The work of the Corps was highly praised by Miss Barbara Cleim in the W'oman's Club edition of the Evening Courier. The Bell Lyre Trio, consisting of Sergeant Ruth Mae Krause, Corporal .lane Troy, and Lois Stewart, also had its work curtailed by the war. How- ever, the girls played at several social functions. The Bell Lyre Section learned several new appropriate war-time selections among which were 'lThe Army Air Corps Songf' 'lYou're a Grand 01d Flag, and Remember Pearl Harbor. The Drum and Bugle Sections also increased their number of selections. The equipment boys this year were Ralph Ortiz, Harold Nicholls, John Casner, and Robert Stahler. Taps Uuartet Pla ell in Theatres THE TAPS Quartet, organized in 1939 under the direction of Miss Steiger- walt, had many important engagements during the year. The quartetis first assignment for the year was paying tribute to Private William Swider, a member of the Class of '42, who died while performing his duty for his country. The girls next took part in a stage prologue for the picture This ls the Armyf' held in the Majestic Theatre. The selections played were Taps, To the Colors, You're a Grand Old Flag, You're in the Army Now, and HRemember Pearl Harbor, after which they were invited to see the picture. Another premiere of This ls the Armyw was held in the Roxy Theatre at Ashland and the girls were invited to participate. Mrs. J. V. Schreck, manager, took the girls to dinner at the Ashland Country Club in apprecia- tion of their participation. A silent tribute was paid to John Edwards, also a member of the Class of '42, who was killed in action on July 23, 1943. Taps were sounded for many veterans of World War l and Spanish American War veterans. The girls had many short-notice calls to sound taps, but they were always ready and willing when needed. Sixty-three llrehestra Maintained High Standards THE TAMAQUA HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA of 1943-44 consisted of students from Junior and Senior High Schools. The orchestra was not organized as a swing group, but rather as a semi-classical organization. The orchestra accompanied the students in the annual operetta. They entertained between acts of the Senior Class Play and also provided musical entertainment for the Commencement Exercises. This year the orchestra was composed of twenty-four members, six girls and eighteen boys. It was composed of four main parts: percussion, wood-wind, brass, and string. The percussion section consisted of a piano and a bass trapdrum, while the brass section was made up of two trom- bones and four trumpets, played by five boys and one girl. The wood-wind section contained two saxophones, three clarinets, and a piccolo, all boys. Finally the violin section was composed of three parts: first, second, and third violins, four girls and four boys. Under the supervision of the music supervisor, Mr. Kemmerer, and the assistant supervisor, Miss Pfeil, the orchestra continued to present the school with high standards of music. Several members were lost through graduation this year. They were: Theodore Giltner, first violinist, Robert Trevorah and Daniel West, saxo- phonists, and Glenn Dowd, clarinetist. Band Featured Ilrills THE BOYS' BAND completed another successful season under the super- vision of Mr. Kemmerer. Although there were restrictions on travel, the boys managed to make several appearances in towns near Tamaqua. They attended the football games at Pottsville and Coaldale as well as all the home games. They also were part of a huge parade in Pottsville for the benefit of the Third War Loan Drive. Many favorable comments were heard about the drills which the band performed at the games and on parade. This drilling was supervised by Mr. Schaeffer. Favorable comments were also heard about the playing which has steadily improved. Several new songs were added to the reper- toire of the band, foremost among these was the G'Caisson Songw which was used as a fight song during the football games. Pencils with the football and basketball schedules printed on them were not sold this year, nor did the band support a refreshment stand at thc basketball games. These are two ways in which the boys usually make money to buy music. Because of the shortage of materials this year, they depended on contributions for their music and on the Band Boosters Association which is a group of public spirited people in Tamaqua who always rally to support the band. Late in the year a joint concert, band and orchestra, was given to promote the sale of war bonds and stamps. Several important members of the band graduated this year. These were Robert Trevorah, Glenn Dowd, Daniel West, Donald Pape, and Don- ald Young. Sixty-jour OFFICERS Pianist Jane Troy Director Mr. Kemmerer STAFF Drillmuxter Warren Schaeffer Drum Iilajor Paul Zehner Director Mr. Kemmerer The Urlzheslra Reading from left to right. front row: M. Dunvnvage, C. West., P. Kleckncr., A. Zukusky, D. Davies. Svroml row: l . Henry. R. Worley. T. Ciltnor, J. Cilfert, J. Cluvicr. Third row: H. Sh:-rry, J. Criguiiis. R. Kropp. Svntetl in rear: R. Jewells, D. West, R. Trevorah. J. Troy. Standing: C. Miclcllevunlp, J. Ambrose, R. X oung. G. Dowd, C. Donohue, Mr. Kc-mmerer. The Bu s Band lcl'llllillfJ'fl'0ll1 left to right. front row: Mr. Kemmcrcr, C. Albright. J. Robinson, J. l.cbo. F. Madden, R. Cook. C. Steigerwull. W. Griffiths, R. Agnor, H. Svhzneffer, D. Koch, R. Boetlger, Mr. S1'llilt'fTl'l'. Svcolul row: U. xvllilt'llighl, R. Jcwvlls, B. Callulml,C. Prull. J. Enlcrline. K. K1ll'll, A. Wilfamrfl. ll. Davies, R. Rlewitl, S. Meluskey. Thirrl row: M. Wit1'ofsky, W. Hoffman, H. Wall, J. Lune, U. W1-sl, E. Welle-ruu, A. Zukasky, R. Trevoruh, C. Donahue. R. Geiger, G. Rec-sv. Fourth row: P. Zehner. J. Brown, C. Dowd, J. Southum, A. Johnson, J. Lindemam, C. Boyer. Fifth row: P. Willing. J. Ambrose, R. Kropp, D. Pape, D. Young, R. Young, R. Worley, D. Carlson. Sixty-fire Girls Glue Elull Reading rom left to right. first row: J. Krell, L. Murnikns. D. Semlravh, J. Ret-fler, C. Capi- tani, Mr. Kemmerer, D. Dalvin, l.. Stewart, A. Bufty, A. Elvin. l. lzl'lII1'llt'k. Svrmul row: P. Klerkner, M. Bellis, J. Clavier, C. Henry, B. Hirsh., D. I,llIlI'3V2lg6, J. Svhuetrum. B. Pnrvoll. J. Farr, H. Sherman, B. Brofle, M. Kester, R. Deininger, S. Bolirh. Thirfl row: V. Morgans, E. Rinkenherg, P. Koch, H. Wood, L. Roberts., A. Krunglevivh, M. Kehl, J. Troy. L. Dvifendcr- fer., .l. Meredith, N. Svhleix-her, J. Lauflig, H. Llewellyn. F. Wall, E. Shifferstinv. Fourth row: P. Irvin, J. Koenig, Cv. Lafferly, M. Tufo, F. Henry, B. Eveland, M. Shamonsky, T. Berne-r, R. Cilms, E. Halkyard, H. Arnold, M. Krapf, L. Mimn, M. Schad. Fiflh row: M. Re-aman. H. MvCeehan, L. Walgller. L. Wright. B. Weivker, J. Horhstatter, Y. Svhaeffer. A. Giltnor. S. Dunstan, A. Cothie, E. Wei1'ker, M. Luvas, B. Stine. Hu s Glue Club Reading from left to right, front row: N. Delp, E. Llewellyn, J. Agnor, A. Zukasldv J. Troy, C. Dowd, D. Young, A. Schwartz, G. Rimbach. Second row: D. Davies, P. Reinharl, L. Neifert, Miss Pfeil, R. Trevornh, D. West, C. Smith. Third row: F. Wlliteiiight, J. Lane. B. Keller, R. Hartranft, C. Deininger, K. Kovh, C. Boyer, J. Lincleman. Fourth row: R. Wolfe, W. Faust, K. Neifert, R. Morris, R. Hadesty, C. Derr, S. Miller, H. Wall, J. Grigaitis. Fifth row: R. Nat- tress, C. Middlecamp, E. Sassnman, G. Seligman, R. Young, G. Kline, H. Curvey. J. Ambrose. Sixty-six OFFICERS Roll Callers Hilda Sherman Anna Mae Elvin Dorothy Sembach Reporter Betty Jean Brnde Treasurer Lois Stewart Pianist Katherine Henry Director Mr. Kemmerer OFFICERS President Glenn Dowd Vice-president Anthony Zucasky Pianist Jane Troy Director Misa Pfeil Elec lfluh illlnptnd ew St le THE GIRLS, GLEE CLUB was reorganized in October and was made up of sixty-four girls who met in the gym every Wednesday morning at 8:20. At the first meeting, olhcers were elected and it was decided that dues of ten cents a month would be collected to be used for the banquet to be held at the close of the school year. The club worked on Christmas carols, but for the first time in many years did not sing at the Coaldale Hospital because of a quarantine. The girls made their only appearance at Commencement, at which time they sang the following selections: G'Three Blind Mice, an old Eng- lish round, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, by Patrick S. Gil- moreg and The Night ls Young, by Billy Rose. This year Mr. Kemrnerer adopted a new style in singing. Fred Waring's arrangements were used, and the girls patterned their singing after the style of Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians. This effect was very pleasing and the girls received many compliments on their near-professional attain- ments. The year was closed with the annual banquet. A short musical pro- gram was presented and all Senior girls who had been members of the Glee Club for three consecutive years were awarded pins for their out- standing services. Although the Glee Club made only one public appearance during the year, the girls worked hard to make it a success and their industry insures a bigger and better club for the future. Biqqer and Better Bu s' lilac liluh THE BOYS' GLEE CLUB is one of the most outstanding organizations in the high school. Under the supervision of Miss Pfeil, the assistant supervisor of music, they worked hard to make this year's club a great success. When the club made its first appearance this year, it had Harriet McGeehan as an added attraction. This was the first year that a girl's voice had been added to the many male voices. The harmony worked out with this new idea was excellent. Harriet aided the club by doing the solo work and the obbligatos. This helped in making the club more popular. At 8:20 every Tuesday morning the club held its rehearsals in the gym. This year they added to their repertoire: Kentucky Babe, The Pirate Song, uThis ls My Country, Q'On Parade, Tea for Two, and '4Mcmory Lane. Their program for the year consisted of singing at the Christmas pro- gram, the Woman's Club, the Coaldale Hospital, and at the Commence- ment Exercises. Miss Jane Troy was the accompianist for the boys. At the last rehearsal many of the boys, who are Senior graduates, re- ceived their music pins for which they worked so earnestly. Sixty-.seven Hin Him nr The Iiinq nf linens Isle ON Thursday, April 27, 1944, in the Majestic Theatre, our annual operetta was staged. Mr. Kemmerer, its director, did a splendid job in producing one of the finest shows in years. He was capably assisted by Miss Pfeil who led the chorus and Mrs. Stine who taught the dancers. The story centered around Amos Molecule, Glenn Dowd, who invented a gold detector which was used on a treasure hunt to Cocos lsle. The trip, sponsored by Lewis Morgan, Donald Young, to provide a diversion for his daughter Jane, Harriet MeGeehan, proved to be very exciting and full of suspense. The expedition was made up of students from Brighten College led by Clara, played by Phyllis lrvin, Nan, by Sarah Bolick, ,lack Davis, hy ,lack Lane, and Dick Tompkins, by Daniel West. The treasure hunters had their own radio operator, Bill Burton, George Kline, and a colored cook, Pansy Borealis, Norma Dresher. Unexpectedly, the treasure hunters ran into a crew of pirate mutineers, led by Black Spider, Robert Nattress, and a ghost, James Gilfert. Spider's assistants were Dead-Eye, John Agnor, Spade-Beard, Charles Boyer, and Skittles, George Rimbach. Aunt Julia, Ethel Wieicker, chaperon of the expedition, was kept husy taming the blood-thirsty pirates and attempting to make love to Molecule. In the end, Mr. Morgan explained the mystery of the pirates by stating that they were college boys in disguise. Feeling that the expedition would be monotonous, he had hired them to give the college students a thrill. Betty Brode Hilda Sherman Lois Stewart Dorothy Sembach ,lean Krell Beve Paul Reinhart Lester Neifert Kenneth Neifert Irvin Sassaman Stanley Meluskey Girls' Chorus ,lean Schuetrum Mildred Schad Naomi Schleieher Hazel Llewellyn Alice Giltner Gloria Lafferty Thelma Berner Mary Tufo Lois Wagner Beryl Weicker rly Stine Phyllis Koch Boys' Chorus .lames Lindeman Ferris Whitenight Benjamin Keller Samuel Miller Kenneth Koch Guy Deininger Herbert Curvey Warren Faust ,lohn Casner James Gilfert Mutineers Robert Wolfe Karl Derr Robert Fritz Bruce Geiger Sixty-eight CAST Donald Young Glenn Dowd Norma Dresher Daniel West .lack Agnor George Rimhach Phyllis Irvin Sarah Hnlick Jack Lane Harriet McGeehun Ethel Weicker George Kline Robert Nattress Charles Boyer The llperetta East 1 Irene Brinehek Marian Krapf Anna Mae Elvin Katherine Henry a The complete east and the orchestra DANCERS Ghosts Marian Kester Vanda Morgans Barbara Campbell M ermaids Mary Calahrese Betty Hope Evelyn Burrell Jeanne Krell Helen Woofl Marion Reaman M' ry Lucas Sara Dunstan Taps ,lane Farr Mary Kohl Betty Loew Esther Swartz Esther Rinkenberg Beverly Stine Stage Managers ,lane Farr Irene Brinehek ORCHESTRA Ted Giltner Pearl Kleekner George Wr'st Joe Grigaitis Frances Henry Mary Duncavage Hazel Sherry Ralph Werley Anthony Zukasky Robert .lewells Russell Kropp .lane Clavier Edward Kemers David Davies Sixty-nine Richard Young Charles Donahue Clayton Middleeamp .lane Troy Ellen Challenger Joseph Ambrose Robert Trevorah Seninrs Pla ed tu Full Hnnse ON February 24 the Senior class play, Day in the Sun, was presented in the Majestic Theater. The play centered around Charlie Sumner, a likeable young man, whose only means of support was winning contests. Charlie was unable to keep up payments on his house, around which all his dreams centered, so his sister Gert and her disagreeable husband Ed moved in and helped him financially. Because of Charlie's mania for telling the truth, he be- came the alibi witness in the Bono case, the biggest murder trial in years. Charlie made the grave mistake of saying that he would find the real murderer. This wild-eyed statement almost caused him to lose his house and be put in jail. However, there was a happy ending, for the murderer was found, and Charlie was able to keep his house and marry the girl he loved. The play was different from the ones usually presented for it had as its main element suspense instead of comedy. A good example of this was the second act curtain. George Duke, the murderer, came into the living room, leveled a gun at Charlie, and gave him just two minutes to get down on his knees and say his prayers. As the curtain fell, a shot rang out. Of course, the Villain and not the hero was shot and the third act settled all Charlie's problems. The cast presented excellent characterizations from the white haired old judge, Trevorah, to the gangster villain, J ack Agnor, and the capacity audience enjoyed the evening's entertainment. Cheerleaders Inspired Student Bud HERE we have our cheering boys and girls-the seven high school students who led the singing and cheering while our boys in blue and white fought for the glory of our Alma Mater. At the beginning of the year try-outs were held to select the new cheerleaders. A new idea was started, for boys as well as girls were allowed to demonstrate their cheerleading ability before the committee in charge. After careful consideration of the candidates the committee members- Miss Brewer, Mr. Baer, and Mr. Welsh-chose Elsie Weising, Betty ,lean Reese, Clarence Bean, and Richard Hope. These new members and the old members-Anna Hadesty, Phyllis Koch, and Esther Rinkenberg- made up the cheerleading squad for 1943-1944. A major problem was finding suitable outfits in which to appear before the public. However, this was rather easily solved, for the girls made be- coming blue corduroy suits and the boys were outfitted in blue trousers and white sweaters. During the football season pep meetings, attended by the entire stu- dent body, were held in the gym. Old cheers and songs were reviewed and new ones learned. Added attractions at these meetings were the impromptu speeches of Coaches Millen and Gildea and the football squad. Seventy CAST Dan West Donald Young Clarence Bean Donald Pape Jean Krell Robert Trevorah Norma Dresher George Rimbach Jane Farr Katherine Henry Jane Kemner David Burrell Eleanor Menconi Mildred Lewis Glenn Dowd Jack Agnor STAGE MANAGERS Irene Brinchek Constance Keich Frances Kantner Joseph Falasca OFFICERS Seniors Captain Anna Hadesty Clarence Bean Juniors Phyllis Koch Elsie Weising Betty Jean Reese Esther Rinkenberg Sophomore Richard Hope The Pla East Reading from left lo righl. svulvll: J. Krell, U. West. J. Farr, D. Pape, ,l. Kemner, C. Dowd, E. Menvoni, R. Trevoruh. Slunding: N. Dreslxer, D. Burrell, D. Young, K. Henry, C. Benn, C. RllIlllill'll, ,l. Agnor, M. Lewis. The Cheerleaders Reading from left to right, front row: A. Hzlclesty. Second row: B. Reese, E. Weising. Third row: P. Korh, E. Rinkenln-rg. Fourth row: R. Hope, C. Bean. Seventy-one SENIUH ANU 'kit PHYSIII L THFIINING UNIIIH HIGH SEHIIIIL Strong bodies, sportsmanship, and courage, health, endurance, and vi- talitym-these are the results of physi- cal training and will be important in the future as they are today. In all branches of athletics, We received this training. ATHLETICS ew llnaches Led Readmg from Left to Right, Front Raw: D. Kantner, D. Hartwig, A. Pajakinas, T. Hnmanick, E. Zehrnsky, c captain L. Semhach, co-captain, E. Zucuskie, G. Tnnkin, W. Baer. Second Row: W. Welsh, S. Miller, R Schlosser, P. Patterson, E. Kline. L. Klein, A. Andrukitis, E. Kennedy. Third Row: M. Cappos, R. Xoung F Rather, J. Kashmer, R. Fenstermacher, W. Kasper, F. Gardiner. Faurlh Row: Coach Millen, H. Becker, P DEWITC H. Curvey, S, Meluskey, E. Morgan, Coach Gildea. SPIHCIIIIICI' S1-pu-mln-r SCIITPIIIITCI' Uvtolmr Uctolwr Uvtollcl' Uvtolxcr Uvtolwr November Novcmhcr THE SQUAD TONKIN ,,.,. .. ,..,,. End KENNEDY . .. , Tackle BAER ,,.. , .... . Guard ZUCUSKIE , . , . Center KANTNER ...... Guard HARTWIC ,, .. .. .. ,. Tackle PAJAKINAS ,. ,, . , End KLINE .. uarterhack ZEBROSKY ,... Halfhack SEMBACH Halfhack BECKER . .,.. ,. Fulllmck 1943 RECORD . ..T.H.S .T.H.S . 'l'.lI.S .. .'l'.H.S .. 'l'.H.S . ..T.H.S. . . T.H.S ,. T.H.S . ..T.H.S Seventy-four I'.H.S.. , . . 33 Fravkvillc 7 6 Ashlanfl 7 12 Mt. Carmel 6 13 Sllt ll2'lIltlOHll 13 6 Coaltlalc . 6 19 Mahanoy City , . 6 26 Ncsqunhoning , 19 0 Lansforcl 38 6 Pottsvillc 13 32 Blythe Twp. ,. . ,. 0 I III 4 4 aiders Thrnuqh Successful Sea-lsnn L Q Q Head Coach ,.,..., .I...., K . R. MILLEN Assistant Coach ,,,... ....,., J OHN GILDEA Faculty Manager ....... ,.....,... B . B. BAER Student Managers ....., ........ B EN SOUTHAM KENNETH REED BILL HOFFMAN FRED WALL The Coaches RETURNING veterans and two new coaches-Ken Millen and John Gildea- brought the 194-3 Blue Raiders its best record in many years. The gridmen fin- ished the season with a record of five wins, three losses, and two ties. After de- feating Frackville in their opening game, 33-7, the Tams were upset when a strong Ashland eleven came to town to take home a 7-6 verdict. The Raiders got back into their winning ways by defeating Mt. Carmel, 12-6. Then they turned in the greatest achievement of the campaign by holding a strong Shen- andoah eleven to a tie, 13-13. A fourth period touchdown earned a 6-6 tie with Coaldale. Displaying a strong ground and air attack, the Tams came off the S field with a 19-6 victory over Mahanoy City. The following week the Tams came from behind, late in the last quarter to win over Nesquehoning, 26-19. Lans- P ford got off to an early lead to send the Tams down to their worst defeat of the H season, 38-0. In their next game against a spirited Pottsville eleven, they lost, 13-6. Pulling down the curtain of a very successful season, the Tams defeated N Blythe Township, 32-0. Because of this exceptionally good record, the Tams N X were placed third in the Eastern Conference. Seventy-five l l ' Cappos our Sophomore renter Morgans, a dependable reserve Sehlosser, the hard-bloelv ing quarterback Klein, varsity bound Ilutstanllinq Players TGNKIN, better known as Gordy,i, tipping the scale at 164, played a brilliant game at left end, letting few opponents circle his end. Kennedy, our big 200 pound tackle, held down his position very ellliciently. Baer, with two years of varsity guard under his belt and a third coming up, played a rugged game at his guard berth. Zucuskie, known as 6'Zuke, weighing 169, was a very effective backer-up, smashing down opponents as they broke through the line. Kantner, our 196 pound guard, was very much at home making tackles in the opponents' backfield. Hartwig, with his long arms and his 185 pound six foot six inch frame, tackled opponents before they moved out of their tracks. Pajakinas, weighing 155 pounds and six feet tall, proved to be an asset at right end, as he smashed down opponents' interference to spill the enemy for many a loss. Schlosser, an unsung hero, weighing 130 pounds, up out of nowhere wrecked many opponents as he threw a vicious block. Beck- er, weighing 162 pounds, a hawk on defense. was very hard to evade as he brought many an enemy crashing to the ground. Kline, known as Chuck,,, 120 pounds of lightning- fast halfback, eluded his would-be tacklers like a greased eel. Homanick, a reserve backed with a weight of 168 pounds, got his chance when the Raiders were stricken with injuries and proved to be a very valuable man in later contests. Morgans, a 144 pound reserve, is in line for bigger duties next year. Cappos, a 160 pound Sophomore center, could figure out a play before it started. Klein, 140 pounds of good varsity material, broke into many games and ripped oil' many gains as he swivel-hipped through the opponents' line. Kasper, a young man of 179 pounds, was a reserve tackle and a very reliable and efficient player. Patterson, 140 pounds of man, was a reserve but when called upon to do his job, did it very well. Sembach, weighing 170 pounds, was the Raid- ers, punter and high-scoring backfield ace as he went around the ends for many long gains. Roy was also the Raiders' co-captain. Zebro- sky, our other co-captain, weighing 175 pounds, proved to be very valuable to the Raiders, since he could dogand did-any- thing he was called upon to do-pass, run, or punt. Seventy-six . K :K .f ,mg ' Q e 0 3 Z . . K X - -ix N E s . f L x. . xx K5 K K K -. K X g K ., f -. K Kg1gm.gKi-I Kjv.KK.K, . V. K 1 K .K Q. -. . . - ' K - Kg-SAQQN, . .ya 'QV' -K . .- LM -. Q . . -- X .. ., K .K NQQQNQ ...K . K K KK .K ,KES K Q .R KAW Q- v K -' .:, K K .Ri'5fg.+f-Q-9 1 X . K 3 --K - . ..,. 'K KKw.f.Q--. -- ' vw . 2 S .-1 - . --.K 2 2. -. .M - . . . . 5, K , , A ,S r K? - 7 K if im - . S? ...ii ' A K, KKK K K QSKKKKKK K K M . 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K ,X K K' '- K. . e K if , 1 33 Kf Sf - Q K y X . KK K K W WR S . -KI. :.. Q vw .K . K K K. ' QQywQaSfiSsK...- gif-Q ' w..KK. K - ' W Q Q . , .... X- ...,. x- .. , .. - - .xx Q- , KK -Q s- ia. ,KN KN... K.. . K..-X. - .1 , . .. X1 K K ' . Q, 4- K ' K K -Ki K . 'NA , ff fm- x f ..-:K . Ns KK HK 75 .K -f ' ' K- 1 5 - V 'If N 1 - 'M - .. 5 Q . Wigif .if Q K KK . -- . . . .. KK 3. Q .gm H Q X. :Kg Y - X --s .. . R SSS K sf 5 . 5 xx S- 9' .iss :' 1 S . THE Tams under the new coaching staff started the 1943 season with a 33-7 vic- tory over Frackville. Sembach and Zebrosky starred for the Tams. Four of the touchdowns were made on running plays and the last on a pass from Zebrosky to Sembach. Going down to defeat, the Tams were one yard from victory when the final whistle sounded. A spirited Ashland team went home with a 7-6 victory. Zeb- rosky ran over for the Tams' only tally. Knoch scored for Ashland on a fifty- three-yard run on an interception of a pass thrown by Zebrosky. Ford kicked the point that decided the game. Getting back into the winning column, the Tams scored an upset over a highly favored Mt. Carmel eleven, 12-6. Trailing 6-0 at the end of' the third period, the Tams came back with two touchdowns. Sembach scored these two game-winning markers on brilliantly executed plays. The highlight of the game was a triple lateral pass which netted forty yards. Starting out with a bang, the Tams were held to a 13-0 lead by the Blue Devils of Shenandoah at half time. Becker scored the Blue and White's first touchdown and passed to Pajakinas for the extra point. Tonkin scored the second on a pass thrown by Homanick. J. Nork tallied twice for Shenandoah in the last period, leaving a 13-13 deadlock. The Tams journeyed to Coaldale to play their annual grid game. Our boys, showing poor form throughout the game, scored a last period touchdown to gain a 6-6 tie against their bitter rivals. Pislak scored for the Orange and Blackg Sembach tallied for Tamaqua. Going on the field in good form against the Maroon and Black, Tamaqua Benny Seventy-eight won their third game in a con- vincing fashion, 19-6. The high- light of the game was a forty-yard pass from Becker to Pajakinas, the latter going over for a touch- down unmolested. Becker and Sembaeh each scored on line plays. Coecia tallied for Mahanoy City's lone score. The Tams, traveling to Nesque- honing, continued their great playing lay a victory of 26-19. This contest was a bitter oneg the team and the fans threatened the Blue Raiders throughout the game. but their keeping a cool head proved to he an important factor in pav- ing the way to victory. Scmbach scored three touchdowns, while Zelirosky scored the fourth on the interception of a pass thrown hy Drigan. He also kicked for the two extra points. The Tams were over-powered when a strong Lansford team ran roughshod over them. At no time did our team show any scoring threat. Sniscak and Lukae scored twice, Churchran and Dzurinko once, giving Lansford a 38-0 vic- tory. The following week Tamaqua lost to the county seat team, 13-6. In the second quarter, Stoner took a punt on the fifty-yard line and dashed down to the six-yard line before being stopped by Baer and Semhach. Three plays later Stoner scored, and a pass from Lee to E. Reese was good for the extra point. Stoner scored again in the third period on a thirty-yard jaunt. Sem- bach and Zebrosky bore the brunt of attack for the Tams. The Tams closed a grid season of great success by defeating Blythe, 32-0. Leading the attack was Homanick, who tallied twice and kicked two extra points. L. Klein, Eddie Zehrosky, and Stan Meluskey put in the longest run of the game, sprinting thirty yards for the last and final touchdowns of the 1943 season. This game was the last Blue and White Varsity tilt for Sembach, Zehrosky, Pajakinas, E. Kline, Rother, Tonkin, Zucuskie, Hartwig, and Fen- stermacher. However, several of these players participated in a post season benefit game. On Wednesday night, December 1, the annual Dream Game for the bene- fit of the Schuylkill County Crippled Children's Association was played. This game resulted in a victory for the North, 9-7. Members from Tamaqua who played on the South's team were Tonkin, Sembach, and Zebrosky. Sembach raced eighty-five yards for the South's lone touchdown. Coach Welker Eighty I Ja vans Showed Fiqlltillq Spirit Reading from Le!! to Right, Front Rozv: A. Koustos, R. Payne, R. Nattress, W. Royer, C, Rutlulo, J. Enter- line, R. Young, E. Lehotta C. Wright. Serond Row: A. Dominic. A. Barthel, J. Tuite, N. DeMichele, S. Me- luskey, G. Kline, WV. Faust, YY. Boner, W. Fitzpatrick, L. Pe-ln, G. Gnttstein. Third Raw: G. Boyer, E. Frey, J. Raggio, W. Mantz, Mr. Wvelker, J. Dubravalskie, K. Koch, L. Erbe, K. Richards, E. Dahravalskie. FIVE years ago a Junior Varsity footlnall team was formed, eonlposcd of mem- lners ol' the Freshman and Sophomore Classes. This added experienee and train- ing pays dividends when the players are qualified to JICCOIIIC varsity lIl0ll'lll0I'F. ln the past season. under the guidance of Coaeh Welker. they finished with a reeord of no wins. three losses, and two ties. They were tied against Pottsville and Coaldale, and lost to Coaldalc and twice to Hazleton. A numlner of games were 1-allvd off lveeause of had weather and unfavoralrle playing Conditions. Al- though this year's team laeked weight and experience, they showed the true fighting spirit to ln-eonte first elass varsity players. J. V. 1943 RECORD 01-tolwr 12 Tutnaqna ., 0 Pottsville U4-tolrer 19 'l'a1naqua 13 Coaldale November 2 Tamaqua 0 Hazleton Nov 4-ti tlner 11 .'l'amaqua ,. ,. . 0 Coaldale November 23 Tamaqua . . 13 Hazleton E ight y-one Fuuthall AWHI'llS liivau at Banquet THE awards for the season of 1944 were given to the football squad at the Scvcnth Annual Football Banquet held at the Elks Lodge in January, 1944. E. Franklin Griffiths was the toastmaster. The main speaker was the head football coach of Lafayette College, Ben Wolfson. Mr. Wolfson used some of our own players to describe the things he wanted understood, but the thing he stressed most was. Work hard and you will go places. SWEATER AND VARSITY LETTER MEN Zebrosky Kasper Sembaeh Kline, E. Hartwig Patterson Pajakinas Zueuskie Tonkin Southam, Manager VARSITY LETTER MEN Juniors Sophomores Baer Andrukitis Cappos Kennedy Kantner Becker Sehlosser Homanick 1944 SCHEDULE September 8 44 Fraekville 44 4 Home September 16 4 ,,t,. Ashland 4 4 4 44 4 4 Away September 22 4 Mt. Carmel 4,44 ,44,. H onie September 29 4 44 Shenandoah 4 4 4 4 Away October 6 4444444 Coaldale 44.44,.4, 44 4 4 4 Home October 12 Mahanoy City 4 4 4 Away October 20 44..444 Nesquehoning 4 44 44 4 Home Uctoher 27 4444444 Blythe 444444444444 44 4 44 Home November 4 .4 4444 Lansford 444444 44 4 Away November 10 444444. 4444.4.4 P ottsville 44444 Home Eighty-two Pla ers' elnuries Mr. Millen and Mr. Gildea were a great asset to our team. Under t h e i r leadership the Raiders ended the season with the best record in years. The boys that graduated and also those remaining will never forget the times spent in prac- tice and in the games. They also have the pep meetings to re- member, in which some of them spoke. Then, too, the town rally before the Lansford game. Mr. Millen's talks at half time will always be remembered, especial- ly in the Coaldale, Nesquehon- ing., and Pottsville games. The fun they had on the buses to away games can never be sur- passed. III 1 9 4 4 S P H I N X Eighty-three I Tamaqua Reading from Left to Right, Front Row: T. Hnmanick, E. Kline. W. Kasper, captain, A. Paiakinas, H. Becker. Serond Raw: Mr. Gildea, L. Klein, S. Nleluskey, G. Kleppinger, manager, K. Reed. W. Baer, Nlr. Millen. 1943-44 RECORD ROSTER Forwarfls Huliert Becker Erlwin Kline Larry Klein Kenneth Reed Centers Alliert Pajakinas l.eroy Semliaeh Guards Wfilliam Kasper Thomas Homaniek W'illiam Baer Stanley Meluskey Gordon Tonkin T.H.S. ., T.H.S. .. . T.H.S. 'I'.H.S. , 'l'.H.S. T.H.S. , T.H.S. 'I'.H.S. . . T.H.S. . T.H.S. ,. T.H.S. ,. T.H.S.. . T.H.S. . T.H.S. T.H.S. , ,, T.H.S. . T.H.S. . , T.H.S. .. 'l'.H.S. , T.H.S. M , T.H.S. ., T.H.S. Eighty-four Fraeliville Summit Hill Nlahanoy City Freelantl Summit Hill Alumni Lansfortl , Freeland Hazleton Vlahanoy City Pottsville . Easton Allentown Bethlehem Allentown Catholie Hazleton Pottsville Easton Allentown Allentown Catholic Bethlehem Fraekville n the Hardwnml Coaches .,.. ..,...,...,...A....,......,...... J OHN GILDEA K. R. MILLEN, Assistant H. RODEN WELKER, J. V. Coach Faculty Manager ,,.. ...,......,......,.... . . R. B. STAPLETON Student Managers .A..... ,,,... G ENE KLEPPINGER FRED GARDINER ANTHOHY DOMINIC THE Tamaqua High School basketball team with its many new men filling the places of those who left for the services or through graduation, did not have a brilliant season. Coaches Gildea and Millen started the season with those left from last year's Varsity and J. V. members. The Seniors were Kasper, Pajakinas, E. Kline, Sembach, and Tonkin. Six Juniors made up the balance of the squadg Becker, Homanick, L. Klein, Baer, Reed, and Meluskey were brought up from this year's J. V. squad. In the first game of the 1943-1944 season the Tams were defeated by a fast and clever Frackville five with a count of 50-10. Captain Kasper led the attack with four points. In the second game a highly favored Summit Hill team came to Tamaqua and received a shellacking from the much improved Raiders, 34-25. Captain Kasper and E. Kline led with nine points each, while Pajakinas and Becker each had seven points. Winning their second game of the season on the Maroon's home court, they defeated Mahanoy City, 29-26. Becker was high scorer with fourteen points. Coming back home, the Tams lost to a fast Freeland quintet, 38-21. Pa- jakinas took the scoring honors for the Tams with seven points. The second game with Summit Hill was different from the first played in Tamaqua. Summit Hill won by a score of 33-32. L. Klein took scoring honors with nine points. The Tams showed good form in their next game by beating the Alumni, their former classmates, by the score of 38-35. E. Kline was high with fourteen points, while runner-up Pajakinas had eleven points. E ighty-five G. Kline-a newcomer Miller-plays steady hall Enterlinewour Doc Cappos-up from Junior High Going to Lansford for their third game away, the Tamaqua five lost a very fine contest by a single point, 33-32. Becker was leader with eight points, while E. Kline and Pajakinas each had seven points. Going to Freeland with a record of two wins and four defeats, the Tams lost to Freeland for the fourth consecu- tive defeat of the season by a score of 36-28. E. Kline led with ten points, the runner-up, L. Klein, had six points. Tamaqua lost the first league game to a strong and fast Hazleton team by a score of 49-27. Meinhold had twenty-nine points, a record that stood all season. Becker again took scoring honors for the Tams with twelve points. Playing Mahanoy City in a non-league game, the Raid- ers lost by a score of 39-30. E. Kline and Pajakinas were tied for top honors, each having six points. In their second league game at the Pottsville High gym, the Tams went down to their second league defeat by a score of 42-32. Homanick was high with nine, Becker with eight, and Pajakinas with seven points. The Tams lost the third league game in a row at Easton by a score of 69-26. L. Klein was high with ten points. Back home the Tams lost to a fast Allentown quintet by a score of 47-33. Pajakinas, our big center, again took honors with twelve points. The Tams lost to Bethlehem 41-27, making it their fifth loss in league competition. Becker tallied seven points for the scoring honors. Playing Allentown Catholic in a non-league game at Tamaqua, the Tams lost by a score of 45-29. Pajakinas led with eleven points. Going to Hazleton with the hope of victory in their hearts, the Tams were once again turned back by the score of 61-20. E. Kline took scoring honors with seven points. The Tarns, yet without a league victory, had hope of defeat- ing Pottsville, which invaded Tamaqua High, but Pottsville took the decision with a score of 59-33. Becker looked good under the hoop with thirteen points. Eighty-six Pajakinas, Reed, our six-foot renter good reserve material SEISSZIIIHIII, Eckert., J. V. Center, makes good llll oncoming Soph. L. Kline, Svhlosser, our loft-handed forward the J. V. sparkplug Kasper, our fighting captain E. Kline, small but mighty Ruiiulo, J. V. jumping bean Davies, the .l. V. high sm-orer Bevker, Tams, high scorer Mcluskey, always on the go Baer, Tams' rebound artist Homanick, good set shot Leading Easton in the last quarter by seven points, their first chance at a league victory, the Raiders crumbled and lost by a score of 51-42. Pajakinas was high with eighteen points. They received their worst defeat of the season at the hands of Allentown by a score of 69-26. L. Klein, our left-handed forward, was high with twelve points. They had the same luck facing Allentown Central with a score of 43-25. Captain Kasper was high with eleven points. The Tams again lost to Bethlehem High by a score of 38-33. Becker and L. Klein held scoring honors with ten points each. Frackville, a non-league game, was lost by Tamaqua by the score of 56-35 on Frackville's home court. Becker and Pajakinas were tied for the top honors with ten points each. This was the final high school game for Leroy Sembach, Edwin Kline, Albert Pajakinas, William Kasper, and Cordon Tonkin. VARSITY INDIVIDUAL RECORD Player Games Class Played F. C. Fl. C. Total Hubert Becker .,... ....,,. J r. 21 54 26 134 Albert Pajakinas ..... . ..... Sr. 20 53 26 132 Laurie Klein .,...,, ...... ,l r. 18 37 16 90 Edwin Kline ...... ....... S r. 21 35 18 88 William Kasper .......... ..,... S r. 21 33 18 84 Thomas Homanick ......., ,.... . Jr. 17 17 18 52 Gordon Tonkin ..,.,.. ..... . Sr. 7 3 1 7 William Baer ..... ,..,,.. J r. 19 2 3 7 Kenneth Reed ..... ...,. . Jr. 10 1 1 3 Richard Young ....... ..,.. S oph. 2 1 1 3 Leroy Sembach ,........ ,..,.. S r. 8 0 2 2 Stanley Meluskey .. ...... .. ,.., Jr. 4 1 0 2 Totals .,......... 25 E0 2-IE Eighty-eight .Iuninr arsily Under the Hnnp Reading from Left tn Right, Front Row: C. Rulfuln, S. Miller, D. Davies, K. Sassaman, W. Eckert. Serund Row: Mr. Welker, M. Cappos, R. Schlosser, G. Kline, J. Enterline, F. Gardiner, manager. THE Junior Varsity had an unlucky season, winning only one league game and one non-league game. The team captured their league game from Pottsville by the seore of 25-22. They also had 4-09 points to their opponents 602. The seoring honors went to the smallest man on the squad, David Davies, who tallied thirty-three field goals and fourteen foul goals for a total of eighty points. P' During the year, the Junior Varsity lost three of its squad to the Varsity team. These were three .luniors-Baer, Reed, and Meluskey. Mr. Wfelker is expecting to have at vietorious group of boys for next year's squad. Player David Davies Samuel Miller Kenneth Reed Curl Sassanmu Robert Sehlosser William Eckert Robert Ruflulo Willialiil Baer , Rieliard Young . Robert llewire Stanley Meluskey Laurie Klein .lurk Enterline George Seligmnn Cordon Tonkin Michael Cappos William Faust ,lark Brown , , Edwin Kline . Herbert Curvey J. Y. INDIVIDUAL RECORD Class Sopll. .. Soph. . . Jr. ...,,..Soph. . Soph. ,......S0lJIl. Soph. Jr. . Sopli. ..,..,,Soph. Jr. SODII. , ...Soph. ,...Sr. . ,. Soph. ....,.Sopl1. ..,...Soph. ,,...,Sr. Soph. Eighty-nine Games Plaged F. I I6 33 I7 30 II 20 I3 I5 14 I1 I6 I0 I4 I2 9 5 4 5 3 -l 3 3 I 2 T 2 2 I I 0 7 0 2 0 4 0 I 0 I ll 1. Fl. G. I4 16 I2 I4 1 9 I I 1 2 l 2 15 0 I I I 0 0 0 0 Total 80 76 52 41 26 25 25 25 12 9 8 7 I 3 I I 0 0 ll il .luninr Hiqh Has Gund llutlnul-1 Rfnding from Ld! to Right, Front Row: .l. Zucuskie, P. Sotnk, J. llitchey, Rynkiewics. L. Eisley. R. lirode. A. Witcolsky, S. Johns. Srrond Raw: J. Wetterau, manager, C. Dreishach, IJ. Carlson. C. Steigerwalt, W. Brown, YV. Shermer, Mr. Welsh. Ev!-IN though tho tvam had only om- win and nine lossvs during tht- st-ason. lhvy showvfl good fighting spirit anml a liright outlook for tho futurv ye-ars. 'l'lu-ir total points for the yoar wt-ro 187 with Stvigorwalt taking st-oring honors in six gamvs-. Sotalc two, Zucuskie one, and Shormer ono. INDIVIDUAL REC! lRD Games Players l'layMl l . G. Fl. G. Total Curtis Stcigorwalt lil 24 25 73 Rol icvl' t Shcrmcr 9 lll 6 26 Steph tfri Sotak 6 lil 5 25 .lohn Zucuskic i Ill 9 3 2l lmwis Eislvy 10 4- lll l8 William B l't1 wn lll -L 5 l3 Donald Carlson . 3 I 3 5 Carl ll i'c- isliach 2 1 tl 2 .lohn Ditchcy 7 ll 2 2 Etlwarcl Rynkicwic-s 3 ll I l Anthony Witcofsky 3 0 l l ,lohn Nlotrick . 1 ll ll ll Rolwrt Broclc- 1 ll ll ll Shvltlon .lohns . . 7 0 0 ll Willizllil Kohler ,. 3 0 ll ll Ninety Ill Past Saasnn Iinmnlenls 3 THE annual basketball banquet, sponsored by the Tamaqua Athletic Club in 4 honor of Tamaqua High School and St. .leromeis High School basketball teams, 4 was held on Monday, April 17, 1944. The speaker for the evening was the executive secretary of the PIAA, Ed- mund Wicht. John Gildea, Tamaqua High School coach, and Charles Kucher, St. gleromeis coach, were the only other speakers on the program. Vic Deem, manager of radio station WAZL, Hazelton, was toastmaster. He introduced F. C. Horner, superintendent of schools, Rev. John McGinnis, rector of St. Jerome'sg Rev. John L. Pieters, assistant rector and head of the basketball program: Mr. Stapleton, Tamaqua faculty manager, Robert Hartwig, president of the school board, and school directors, John Sembach and Harry Burke. All the Senior players received their sweater awards in football and were awarded letters at the banquet. The Tamaqua High School dropped their position in the East Penn League after an unsuccessful season. They later obtained a position in the Black Dia- mond League. Their competition for next year will include: Lansford, Summit Hill, Nesquehoning, Mahanoy City, Blythe Township, Coaldale, Mauch Chunk, and Shenandoah. AWARDS VARSITY LETTERS JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERS Albert Pajakinas Edwin Kline David Davies Samuel Miller Laurie Klein Hubert Becker Kenneth Reed Stanley Meluskey William Baer Thomas Homanick Carl Sassaman Robert Rulfulo William Eckert Jack Enterline MANAGER SWEATER Gene Kleppinger 1944-45 LEAGUE SCHEDULE December 19 December I5 January January January January January January January 5 9 12 16 19 26 30 February February February February February 13 ,..,.,.. 16 ......., 20 ..,..,. February February 27 N in ety-one Blythe Twp. at Tamaqua Tamaqua at Summit Hill Coaldale at Tamaqua Tamaqua at Mauch Chunk Tamaqua at Nesquehoning Mahanoy City at Tamaqua . Tamaqua at Shenandoah Lansford at Tamaqua Tamaqua at Blythe ., Summit Hill at Tamaqua Tamaqua at Coaldale Mauch Chunk at Tamaqua Nesquehoning at Tamaqua Tamaqua at Mahanoy City .. Shenandoah at Tamaqua Tamaqua at Lansford IJANIIES 'kiri' UNDERSTANDING Skilled minds, strong bodies, and poised personalities will contribute to solving our postwar problems, but understanding is more important than all these. 6QWith all these get understanding. We acquired it in our activities together. HHTIES, ELASS MEETINGS ,ff lsn'I love- grannlll Hi-Y President with two pals. Not ulreaulyll Pirtures for the - - ,, . , Sphinx. Rough riding.. Tune out. Don. minus his Austin! A nice face, too. Friendship counts. Ninety-four U S. -. N X . x ix .iw R . . .Q KK M , :, x hw ' Y -, vw 3 an . IP. .gg . V3 .. KK K 3 sw K Q SK ,Q R X K 'i J.. wa- A Q . Rv- my QS' S9551 F 1 w Ks. KKK S4 1 . .- . ix H4. ,if K K KKKNKK QK KKK IA ' ! ms xi KK i Q or f K . A sig.. KK f - X Q..-:w x 9 K . 3 . 5 .K ' ., , K K gi X. S- L 5 J K Y- - 2 f Q 3: is wxgr 5 :.w..f Qibiif J Q. .. -.., .1,.w.. X. . N, . Ei W A 'gg-'ga . .F Q ... Where 'I'hara's a Will Thara's a Way WE, the Class of 1944 of the Tamaqua Senior High School, being of sound mind and good judgment, and in good spirits, do hereby make, execute, and publish, and declare this our last will and testament in manner following, and do hereby, by these presents revoke any and all wills by us heretofore made. Books, Class Play, Blue and White, Clubs, Dances, and the Sphinx unto the Juniors. Donald Pape's Austin unto Peter luck. ,lean Krell's name unto a Sophomore of the same. Mary Calabrese's interest in the service unto Beverly Stine. Gus Deposis French ability unto Betty Baer. Robert Pelo's blushing unto Billy Eames. Larry Seligman's bomber unto Bobby Barick. Anna Mae Elvin's hats unto .loan Cole. Bobby Trevorah's hair unto Mr. Stapleton. Cordon Tonkin's build unto Irvin Sassaman. Carl lVloyer's baseball ability unto Phyllis Leiby. George Rimbach's penmanship unto Jimmy Gilfert. William Kasper's football ability unto Doc Enterline. Albert Schwartzis name cards unto whoever wants a gold mine. Glenn Dowd's clarinet unto Mickey Cappos. Betty Brodeis whistling unto .lune Williams. Don Young's acting ability unto a promising Junior. Joe Falasca's job unto Paul Behr. Don Hartwig's height unto Phyllis Irvin. Norma Dresher's freckles unto Ellen Challenger to add to her collection. Woody and Alma's ability unto get along so Nsmoothlyv to Gov and Ellen. Don Young's cautious driving unto Hubert Becker, Art Johnson, and ,lane Clavier. The bench at Baeris unto whoever is lucky enough to get a seat. ,l ack Agnor's three-year record in Lover's Lane unto Joseph Ambrose. Katherine Henry's drawl unto Esther Rinkenberg. Zabo's golden locks which he lost in the Navy unto Anthony Zukasky. Robert Fenstermacher's beard unto David Davies. We hereby nominate and appoint the Class of 1945 as sole executors of this our last will and testament and direct that said Class not to be required to give bonds. The above will is the last instrument given under the hand and seal of the official board of the Class, in the year One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-four. N inety-six 3. fm fa-W-9' - 9 gf The l'lAlNVdt'd llt'll1'll alt BZIBIJS. Talking care of D0n s Ausiin. To prow- Ilurlwigfs hvighl. Hazards to Goulfs driving. Benny and his mom-y. Burk poems to he having u good time. Ninety-svuen We Say Zldieu TUNE: YOU'LL NEVER KNOW You'll never know just how much we'll miss you, You'll never know all the fun we've had. Now that we're through, we'll think more of you, Those times we've had, some good and some bad, Will stay secure in our memories. Class books and rings., other things we're leaving To face a world that is none too bright. Our colors Red, White, and Blue, Our class flower too, Things like these we canit forgetg We say adieu with a deep regret. Taniaqua High ROBERT Tmavon AH I-llma Mater Hcreis to the school we love so well, Hereis to Tamaqua High. Here's to the school of the Blue and White Whose colors will always fly. Here's to her sons, the best on earth, True as the stars above. Here's to the school that fosters us, Here's to the school we love. CHORUS Tamaqua High, Tamaqua High, Thy praise to thee we sing. Your sons so true and daughters too, Will glory to you bring. Our Alma Mater true you are, And though we journey far, The thoughts of you so good, so true, Our best will help us do. And as the years will roll along, Still will we bring to thee Stories of honor and glory won, Though scattered from sea to sea. Your sons who already have reached th And those in years to come, e goa Will strive for honors to bring to you, Success will mean work well done. N inety-eight 1'zu'li1'1- lwforv ll hig gunna-. This Trig rhlss will :ww-r ln- fnrgollvll. IJRIIIPPS always were fun. Tri-Hi-Y Choir All their usual Monday scshinn Tessic and her hops. Class Play prnrlire fur ll hit show. Ninvty-ninv Three of next year's leaders. The four ponies. W'ailing for the Navy. A variety of expressions. W'hal about your German, Jane? The Thru- Mosquilvcrs Chosls, 5 .lills and a Jeep. W0lHl1g Willie? Nivv view of Tamaqua. A Mermaid. One Hundred ur lumni WE, the Class of '44, set aside this portion of the year-book for the Alumni Asso- ciation and the Class of 1943. The oiiicers of the Alumni Association for '43 and '44 are: Gordon Pfeil, president, Gladys Wright, vice-presidentg Mrs. J. Russell Lane, treasurerg Mrs. H. Roden Welker, assistant treasurerg Elaine Moyer, secretary, Clara Connelly, assistant secretary, Robert Steinert, sergeant-at-arms. There were several outstanding activities of the association this year. Mem- bers of the Senior Class were entertained at a Christmas party in the High School gymnasium. A dance was held in February on Washington's Birthday. The association voted to purchase a 3100 War Bond. This money was formerly used to aid a deserving Senior in furthering his education. 1943 CLASS OFFICERS President ....,.., .........,,... . . ,..... WILLIAM ABROMITIS Vice-president .,.., . . THOMAS ROWLANDS Secretary .....,.. ............,.. A Llcs EVANS Treasurer ..., ,. .. HARRY FETTERMAN Class Colors-Blue and Gold Class F lower-Rose Class Roll-209 Sunday, June 13, 1943: The fifty-first Baccalaureate Service was held in the Majestic Theater with the Tamaqua Ministerial Association in charge. Reverend Leon E. Adams delivered the sermon. Thursday, ,lune 17, 1943: Class Day exercises were held in the Majestic Theater at which time a program was presented by the students. Friday, June 18, 1943: The Fifty-third Commencement was held in the Majestic Theater. The honor students from the Class of '43 and their essays were: Academic: Youth's Heritage ., s ,,.. ., ...,... .,.., L ois Neifert L'Our American Democracy ..., ,.,..... R uth Mary Reed Gremlins ..... .,,....,. , ., .,,.,..,.......,.,,. ..... C atherine Donohue The Problem of a Lasting Peace ..... .......,..,...... . , Jean Delp Commercial: The War and Inflation .,..... . .. Theresa Calabrese America, 1955 ...,.,. , .,... Frances Fegley Patriotism ,........,.... ..,. ..,..,,., ...,. L o u ise Kleponis The Preservation of Liberty ,.,.,. John Kassander One Hundred Two Members of the Class of 1943 who are continuing their education: Beverly Bassler .... .loan Davies ..,.,.. .lean Delp ........,.. June Dietrich ,..,,... Catherine Donohue Gloria Dry ...........,. Roberta Edwards ..... Helen Enterline .... Alice Evans .........,. Elizabeth Folk ....,.A,. Renee Follweiler Phoebe Forrest ..... Pauline Frantz ...... Claire Habel ......... Herman Kaplan ......, Evelyn Keich .....,.,. Helen Kleckner ,....,.. Harriet Lauer ,....... Lois Neifert ....... Doris Otto ...,...... Ruth M. Reed ....... Marlin Reinhart .... Ernest Schleicher .. Hazle Snyder George Wood ....... Reading General Hospital Reading General Hospital Philadelphia General Hospital ......,yMcCann's Business School West Chester College Drexel Methodist Hospital Philadelphia General Hospital Methodist Hospital Kutztown Teachers College Lankenau Hospital Penn State McCann's Business School One Hundred Three St. Luke's Hospital Radio School, N. Y. Reading General Hospital Reading General Hospital Peirce Business School University of Michigan Antioch College, Ohio Cedar Crest College Penn State Penn State Lankenau Hospital Penn State Members of the C William Abromitis . Daniel Androwsky ...... William Barthel ....... Donald Becker ....,. Reynolds Becker ...... Al Benech ......,.... Harold Boyer ..... William Boyle ........,. Walter Campbell ..... Raymond Conagiskie Raymond Davis ......, Christy Demopulos ...... Richard Ede .......... Francis Elane .... Albert Ellex ...... Joseph Faust ......... Harry Fetterman ..... Dominic Forte ....... Robert Fuehrer .. Charles Garber ., Harry Habel ...,.....,... Kenneth Hartwig ...., John Hirsch .....,.,,. Norman Johnson ...... Richard Jones .,..... Thomas Klein .,,.,.. Paul Lewis ....,. Harold Loew ,........ Samuel McClean ...... John Menconi ...,,... Raymond Morgans ...... John Oliver .....,...... Robert Payne .,....... Robert Price .............. Thomas Rowlands Harry Sassaman .,..... Peter Sotak ........ Dewey Zeart .....,. lass of 1943 who are in some branch of the service: Navy Navy Navy Navy Army Army Marines Marines Navy Navy Navy Army Navy Navy Navy Navy Navy Navy Army Navy Navy Naval Air Corps Navy . ...4.,., Army Air Corps Navy Navy Army Air Corps Navy Army Naval Air Corps Navy Navy Navy Merchant Marine Naval Air Corps Navy Navy Army i' 'A' if 'A' 'A' 'A' 'A' Z Our .xdcluerfiaerri ak -A' if 1' iv 1' 1' We are exceedingly grateful for their continued sup- port and good wishes. No book of this kind could be published without the financial help of advertisements, and the yearbook stafs have found that the business men of Tamaqua and of the surrounding towns have always very kindly given this help. Consequently, to our advertisers of long standing and to the many new ones this year we express our thanks. i' 'k 'Ir 'lr uk 'Ir if One Hundred Five QA 'Kenl Commencement The Doutrich organization extends hearty congratulations to every member of the graduating class of the Tamaqua High School and we firmly believe that your graduation means real commencement of a prosperous and happy career Always Reliable POTTSVILLE 1943-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES-1944 September 7-First Day. DOUTRICH'S September 10-First pep meeting. Mr. Stapleton, coaches, and co-captains spoke. First game. Compliments of 7 Yorke s Drug Store SEARS, ROEBUCK, AND COMPANY For Prescriptions 240 EAST BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA- PHONE 1400 Compliments of Compliments Endicott-johnson Shoes of ' 14 w. BROAD sr. EL-JAY JEWELERS TAMAQUA, PA. One Hundred Six First in Style First in Value For nearly 50 years TAMAQUA PA L O I 72? I , . September 20-Class meeting to elect Sphinx Staff. September 28--First Sphinx pictures taken. October 1-First College English themes. Greeting Cards and Stationery Printing George L Dependable Insurance Meredith Company it if TAMAQUA NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 127 West Broad Street TAMAQUA, PA. TAMAQUA, PA. One Hundred Seven EVENING COURIER Local Ne-ws Sport News U P War News Photo Engrafztzng News fob Przntzng o better kind Compliments Of BAERS STORE October 14- Brlckle made speech at pep meeting Agnor used finger for mustard spreader at refreshment stand October 15 New law and order for the halls was started HEALTH COMES IN BOTTLES Edwards Flowers Try B Sl S homogemzed mllk or TAMAQUA Plants and Cut Flowers for All Occaslons PHONE 232 501 W BROAD ST vltex vxtamm D homoge PHONE 124 TAMAQUA PA G BARLETTA Ladres and Gents Custom Taxlormg Dry Cleanmg Pressmg and Dyemg 33 MAUCH CHUNK ST Compliments of Famous Lunch Complzments of SOURBER S JEWELRY STORE Buy Here wrth Confidence Tamaquas Oldest and Most Rehable jewelry Store 14 ' - nv ' - ' ' ' CK YY 1 nized milk . . , . . , , . . . . ' . 9 Y ! S One Hundred Eight For Many Years We Have Been Serving the Women and Young Ladies of This Community with Charming Millinery Consul! us for Millinery of Distinction Sir YOUR VOGUE MILLINERY SHOP 123 W. BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA. F. Burdick and Moser NEWS AGENCY BURDICK AND W. MOSER, Mgn Daily and Sunday Papers Tobaccos and Magazines of All Kinds We Specialize in Magazine Subscriptions 9 BERWICK ST. TAMAQUA, PA. October 19-Selling of war stamps and bonds October 22--First issue of Blue and White. GREEN'S Quality Jewelers SINCE 1847 in school began. GUY'S FLOWERS 28 MAUCH CHUNK ST. TAMAQUA, PA. PHONE 464-R F RIEDBERG'S Ladies Wearing Apparvl Millinery llosicry 125 Compliments of GENEVIEVE,S BEAUTY SHOPPE Model Headquarters Tamaqua Paint-Up Store E. BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA. H One Hundred Nine Try Tamaqua s Best Equipped Drug Store Registered Druggist Always in Charge Prescriptions Filled Promptly Compliment: o CHARLES X BLOCK f I Burt's Drug Store First Compliments of Allan's Shoe Store ii? TAMAQUA, PA. Compliments of BILL YOST November 3-Miss Brewer cleaned her teeth with Cashmere Bouquet Talcum Powder -at home, of course. November 9-Batman Club organized. Tri-Hi-Y initiation. Congratulaliom and Best Wixhe: PHONE 412 BOYLE BROS. MARKET HIRSCH MAUCH Cx-:UNK AND PINE STREETS and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Fancy Groceries fl Service for People Who Care A Visit Starts With Service OHN H. GOESER , J And Ends With Satisfaction COMPANY -- , May We Have The Pleasure of a DiJlf1b1ll0f of , , Visit? Blue Boy Canned Goods, Wholesale 1-1- Candy, Tobacco, and Groceries NAN KING J' NOBLE HIRSCH Manager Prop. One Hundred Ten Compliments of DUDLEY GARAGE RICHARD DUDLEY AND SON, Proprietors STUDEBAKER, CADILLAC, OLDSMOBILE MOTOR CARS, AND TRUCKS 308-310 WEST BROAD ST., TAMAQUA, PA. PHONE 86 RELIABLE SINCE 1915 November 10-Senior Hi-Y boys had fun initiating the underclassmen. December 1-Tamaqua starred in Dream Game. Compliments of if THE GATEWAY Buy,Se,.,e MR. AND MRS. B. M. BOHLER EAMES Tony's Cigar Store MAUCH CHUNK ST. Compliment: of jake's Food Center JACOB B. KAPLAN, Proprietor Railroad Street TAMAQUA, PA. Enriched Bread alfwa vs if Also a complete line of buns and rolla for every occasion One Hundred Eleven Compliments of I Lehigh Navigation Coal Company, Inc. December 7-First basketball game. December 21-The afternoon physics students held their class at the Bungalow in the form of a skating party. Conrad's Comfort Station 443 NORTH PINE STREET TAINIAQUA, PENNA. Seiberling Tires and Accessories PHONE 1270 Compliments of Chax'lie's Auto Wrecking Yard HOMETOWN, PA. Complimcntx of Coney Island Lunch The Dependable Store SCHEID'S DEPARTMENT STORE We Solieit your Patronage MODERN ELEVATOR SERVICE Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Clothing Furniture, Floor Coverings Draperies, Linens, Dry Goods Notions, Gents' Furnishings Hosiery, and Umbrellas WEST BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA. One Hundred Twelve D Ill 1 9 4 4 KEILMAN BROTHERS 45 GOOD SHOES AND HOSIERY ik I TAMAQUA'S LEADING SHOE STORE D b 27-Al ' D b 23-Ch P y h gy Congratulations to the Class of 1944 from the BEACON SERVICE STATION HOMETOWN, PA. Compliments of MILLER'S STORE Dresses and Coats 36 W. BROAD ST. TAMAQUA PA MARGARET s S BEAUTY sHoP P Compliments of Compliments of U THE TEXAS LUNCH X One Hundred Th I i I Compliments of WEN ZEL' BAKERY HOME OF DELICIOUS PASTRY AND BAKED GOODS December 29-Alumni Basketball Game. January 3- Food Around the Corner became the theme song of the students. Compliments of Hazle Milk and Ice Cream Co. 407-409 East Broad St. TAMAQUA, PA. H Wise mothers feed their babies pasteurized milk W. W. HORROBIN Dealer in FINE FURNITURE AND CARPETS 108-110 East Broad St. TAMAQUA, PA. Complimenls of Ellex Wholesale Confectionery One Hundred Fourtee CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1944 THE MAJESTIC THEATRE The theatre with the cozy atmosphere. Competent and courteous attendants at all shows UNDER THE DIRECTION OF J. V. SCHRECK THEATRES PHONE szs MARION STAHLER, Manager February ll--Our class president left for the Navy. February 24-Class play, A Day in the Sun, was a big succe WOOD BROTHERS Extend greetings and ibest wishes to the Class Of 1944 WOOD BROTHERS RESTAURATEURS AND CONFECTIONERS Soda Fountain Service 21-23 WEST BROAD ST. if Ice cream and candy made daily Special dinners served daily Absolutely the best at moderate prices One Hundred Fifteen A Family Shoe Store All Styles-All Sizes bfi 'T' E iiM..L.'47w' THE ROXY SHOE STORE ,llwrlys First 'with the Newry! 119 W. BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA March 13-Tri-Hi-Y girls took advantage March 15-Senior boys took Army and Na of leap year at the Sadie Hawkins Party. vy tests Plumbing and Heating Repairs and Serfvife on .Maytag 1110511675 KEYS DUPLICATED J.HOWARD WILLIAMS CO. New fl 11 dress 116 E. BROAD ST. PHONE 321 Complinzfnts of HARRY BRACHMAN HOMETOWN, PA. Complimrnts of MAE GILTNER BEAUTY SHOPPI2 130 VV. BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA. Phone 696 Complimfnts of CHARLES H. LONG One Hundred Sixteen Compliments of WILLIAM M. KEMNER PHARMACIST BROAD AND HUNTER STS. TAMAQUA, PA. CC March 17-Cl ' t g t lct C th h g las g Robert Trevorah th author of March 20-C l Cl b saw Talkies t t' g. POMEROY'S Pottsville Schuylkill C0unty's Greatest Department Store PHONE 3180 Compliments of LAMBERT'S MEAT MARKET Dr. H. R. Williamson FOOT SPECIALIST 627 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, Pa Health Spot Corrertive Shoe Phone 139 Compliments of ENDY'S DAIRY The Home of Good Milk One Hundred Seventeen The Tamaqua National Bank 1869 1944 SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF UNINTERRUPTED SOUND BANKING SERVICE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT SAVINGS DEPARTMENT TRUST DEPARTMENT Eflicient Banking for all needs of Community THE TAMAQUA NATIONAL BANK CORNER BROAD AND BERWICK STREETS THE BANK AND PERSONAL SERVICE MEMBERS OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBERS OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION April 5-Miss Darling of Moravian spoke to College English class and showed movies. April 10-The Lab. beat 201 in girls' basketball. OUR PART IN THESE TIMES if To carefully advise you in the selection of merchandise 'k To carry as complete stocks as possible 'k To suggest suitable alternates 'A' To help you conserve the things you have Buy More Pffar Bonds Hadesty Hardware Company RELIABLE SINCE 1857 One Hundred Eighteen 'SGGN5 a 'Enya-Al D BREAD NOW ENRICHED for V I M-V I GOR-VITA LITY Xl 'I 13-D ' XX I hned as cm g M I 17-C I llulw held formal d 1. BRESKIN I BEEI Tamaqua Garment KM' BUILDING NEEDS Factory R b fx' THE SCHILBE LUMBER CO. Clistalmlished 18895 TAMAQLIA, PA, Ifzlst Brozul :md Laurel btrvvts MASONIL' BUILDING Phone' 1277 TAMAQUA PHONES 265 AND 266 0 IIIIN KELLNER AND COMPANY HOME SLAUGHTERED MEATS Pork Veal Beef Lamb Hy Grade Turkeys MARKET SLAUGHTEK HOUSE 110 West Broad St 404 Pxtt St PHONE 365 PHONE 285 l2l22 T H THE OLD RELIABLE BANK THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK The Bank that Booms Tamaqua RESOURCES OVER S4 500 000 00 AUth0flZCd to act as Executor AdfIlln1Stfat0f Guardian Trustee or ln any other Fxducrary Capacity MEMBERS OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Q 9 1 1 7 Apri - - ri- i-Y Convention. April 24--Tri-Hi-Y Carnival. v a - . y . . , . Y . One Hundred Twenty FINE FURNITURE AND HARDWARE ik' SELIGMAN 85 CO. April 27-O R R d May 5-S ' g F I COLUMBIA GARAGE ROBERT MILLER, Proprietor HUDSON AND PACKARD SERVICE Wheel Balancing and Front End Alignirzg 201 CEDAR STREET TAMAQUA, PA 0HddT THE TURNING POINT- The turning point in a young man s life often takes place when his employer finds him saving regularly and seeking advice from the officers of his bank on his financial matters. The t1me to start IS NOW The place to start IS . un I H H Y . o u q s THE PEOPLE'S TRUST CO. TAMAQUA'S PROGRESSIVE BANK Member of the Federal Reserve System-Member of Federal Reserve Deposit II Insurance Company 1 May 8-Mother and Daughter Tea. May 17-Cabinet Banquet. il Compliments of Compliments of J I T RIA VALASEK HOTEL V C O ll s W. BROAD ST. THEATRE TAMAQUA, PA. TAMAQUA, PA, Mrs. Rachel Krell Cigars, Tobacco and Magazines, Sheet Music and Victrola Records I 27 W. BROAD ST., TAMAQUA, PA. Congratulations and Best Wishes Lewis Barber Shop 7 RAILROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA, One Hundred Twenty-two Compliments of Philadelphia Dairy Products C o m p a n y TAMAQUA, PA. il? Manufacturer: of DOLLY MADISON AND ARISTOCRAT ICE CREAM May 22-Tri-Hi-Y Farewell Banquet S orry to leave. june 5-Commercial Club Banquet. C I' 1 PHONE 270-R-3 TAMAQUA amp 'mm 5 Of KATHRYN DOWD'S BEAUTY SHOPPE STURGIS PRETZEL CO. INC. READING, PENNA. 'Compliments of I' 'I SI-IAW'S Representative: NICHOLAS A. KLEIN Complimfnl: of BROCKTON, PENNA. Miss Neifert's Millinery Shoppe 112 W. BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA. One Hundred Twenty-three BASTIAN BROTHERS CO. Manufacturing Jewelers and Engravers ROCHESTER, N. Y. sir Write for catalog illustrating emblems for high school clubs PAUL L. WAGNER 634 E. BROAD STREET TAMAQUA, PEN NA june 15-Class D y June 16-C mmencem t C l 'i 's f MILLARD U. TRINE ARCADIA if +1 RESTAURANT Printing 43 WEST BROAD ST. 'k 'k TAMAQUA, PA. PHONE 1179 Compliments of AL BOBB Quality Produce Market Compliments of CHRISTY'S LUNCH One Hundred T wenty-four Congratulations to the Class of 1944 from TH TAMAOUA HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION fi Compliments of THE Y CIGAR STORE TAMAQUA, PA. LIBERTY AUTO BODY WORKS -nf -nf R. HOPE, Prop. CLARENCE PHONE 460-J J. , Complmzenls of SWetz's Market Compliment: of -nf -nf MR. AND MRS. ABE SHERMAN AND DAUGHTER One Hun dred T y . l 3' l.. , ,.w- -'gr A T0 MAKE A good portrait requires the knowledge and skill of a pro- fessional photographer and Cosgrove is Tamaqua's only professional photographic needs. 248 COSGROVE'S STUDIO AND CAMERA SHOP 128 EAST BROAD STREET PHONE 1355 PHONE 1355 0HddT SS B E C K E R' S BUILDING SUPPLIES 'ff PHONE 48 AND 49 A' TAMAQUA vk BOWL-O-DROINIE Glaudel Beauty Shoppe Compliments of Specializing in the Original Frederif Permanent Wave Franchise 204 MARKET ST. TAMAQUA, PA. PHONE 1291 il? TAMAQUA LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS for Better Cleaning 244 EAST BROAD ST. PHONE 140.1 TAMAQUA TAMAQUA, PA, Compliment: of Anna Eames' Beauty Shoppe One Hu ndred Twenty-eight Compliments of FRED SEMBACH High Grade Plumbing and Heating Corner Market and Biddle Sts. TAMAQUA, PA, DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 237 EAST BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA, Ph 484 Centrally Located I Compliments of J' REGAL 'AND BLUM Staple and Fancy TAMAQUA JEWELERS GROCER 107 LAFAYETTE ST. TAMAQUA, PA, life deliver Complimcnls of TAYLOR'S DINER TOBEL'S Infants' and Children's Wear Ladies' Accessories 44 W. BROAD ST. TAMAQUA, PA. CHAS. A. GEBERT INSURANCE Maff Motor Sales 138 W. Broad St. TAMAQUA, PA. CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH PHONE 30 Sales and Service Phone 1364-J One Hundred Twenty-n YOUTH'S PLACE IN THE POST WAR VVORLD To the High School and College youth of today, whether still in School or serving in the Armed Forces of our country, the world must look for leadership in the years ahead. There will still be many unchartered roads, many unsolved problems, many frontiers to open, and to everyone there will be an opportunity to make for themselves the kind of life that only can be attained in a Free Country. Many of our lads will have paid the supreme sacrifice so that the rest of us can enjoy these freedoms. May we, whom God has spared so prepare ourselves that we will not fail them, but that we may do our full part in assuring this world of a Just and Lasting Peace. There is a definite challenge to the Youth of To- day to so prepare themselves for this Post War Period that they will be ready to do their part. To our re- turning Youth, we assure them that it will be our duty to see to it that they are given the chance to prepare themselves for the kind of work they desire and to help them, not find a job, but Ht them into the place where they can contribute the most to their own happi- ness and to the betterment of mankind. IV1' Ire proud to presenl this It fwas a pleasure to fwork will s hool annual as a sample of the staff in a fooperalwe e or! Il fra tsmanship, design and lo accomplish such a mentor: s rvlre o whirh fwe are capable. ous task as this exrrllenl hook ll TZTIIW PUHLISHI ll EIIMPAY One Hundred Thirty-one B INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS Allan's .... Alumni ........ Arcadia ........, Baer's Store ..... B. 8: S. Milk ......,. Barletta, G. .... . Bastian Bros. ................... . Beacon Service Station Becker's ............,.............. Block, Chas. X. ..... . Bobb's .,............,,. Boyle's .....,,. Brachmanls .......... Breskin, I. ............... . Bu rdick 8: Moser ..... Burt's ...,........................... CharIie's Auto Yard ...... Chr1sty's ......................... Columbia Garage ..... Coney Island .......... Conrad's Comfort ..... Cosgrove's .........,.... Davis, Thomas .,.... Doutrich's ............ Dowds .................. Dudley Garage .,.... Eames, Anna ...... Eames' Bakery ......,. Edwards, ..........,,.. ...... El-Jay .,.,.................................... ...,.. Ellex Wholesale Confectionery ..... Endicott-johnson ..........,................. Endy's ...................... Evening Courier .....,. Famous Lunch ....., First National ........ Friedberg's .......... Gateway .... Gebert ........... Genevieve's ..... Gerhard's .W ....... , Giltnerls .....,...., Glaudel's ...,... r Gqeser Co. ..... ,. Green's Guy's .... I ..... Hadpstyls ..,.. Hazle Co. ..... ...... . Hxrsch's ..,........................... Horan Engraving Co. Horrobin, W. W. .... . jalte's Food Center ..,.. Keilman's ..............,. rt 110 Kellner's 125 Kemner, Wm. 124 Koch, Clarence 108 Krell, Rachel 108 Kutztown Publishing Co. 108 Lambert's 124 Lauer's 113 Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. 128 Lewis Barber Shop 110 Liberty Auto 124 Long, Chas. 110 Losos 116 Malf's 119 Majestic 109 Margaret's 110 Meredith's 112 Miller's 124 Neifert's 121 Peoples Trust 112 Phila. Dairy Products 112 Pomeroy's 127 Pretzel, Sturgis 129 Regal 8: Blum 106 Roxyls 123 Saylor's 111 Scheid's 128 Schilbe Co. 111 Sears, Roebuck 108 Seligman's 106 Sembach, Fred 114 Shaw's 106 Sherman's 117 Sourber's 108 Sowers, Eugene 108 Swetz's 120 Taylor's 109 Tamaqua Laundry 111 Tamaqua National 129 Tamaqua Paint-Up 109 Texas Lunch 128 Tony's Cigar Store 116 Tobel's 128 Trine Printing 110 Valasek's .109 Victoria 109 Vogue 118 Wenzel's Bakery 114 Williams 110 Williamson, Dr. H. R. 130 Wood's . 114 Y-Cigar Store 111 Yorke's 113 Yost, Bill Printqgl and Serviced by Kutztown Publishing Co. X Kutztown, Pa. ag, ,f as Q 153 .Q - an no iii a. Q Q 12:5 - ligiia I 1 i if ' ' 1' 'I V V I 4 IF- If . 1 ' Nl' A X4 EOV4 Yj. ,.f1'f7 f , W ff! jf H ff! If? 7 Xfwv Difffwfff- W 1' L' I - W? W 1 W N f alfa, I