Thompson Vocational High School - Owl Yearbook (Thompson, PA)

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During this year our activities increased. Two of our members, Joe Levchak and Marian Stager, were appointed to the yearbook staff. A class party was held at the summer cottage of Jessie Ross's. The committee that was appointed to furnish entertainment was Jessie Ross, George Burman, Richard Hines and Marian Stager. Music was played fpr square dancing, besides games. Refreshments were brought in by each member of the class. On arrival of our sponsor, Miss Saxton, also Miss Pace and Mr. Swingle, the group burst forth with songs. Everyone took part in the singing. Soon the time came for us to begin the annual play. It was entitled ABIGAII.. GOES HAYWlRE , which was a huge success. We soon were given the honor of selecting our class rings, which was a big thrill to all of us. Toward the last part of the second semester we were sorry to lose Jessie Ross and Clarence Slocum. Feeling that our Junior year was well spent left to await our final goal. Ascending the last of the four great steps, we found ourselves filing into the Senior room under the supervision of Miss Palmer. We settled down the first day and looked for familiar faces. One was missing, Richard, Hines fthe humorist of our classj. Though we were glad to welcome a new acquaintance, Richard Wall, from Susquehanna. We elected officers for the year. President - Joseph Levchak Vice-President - Elwood Lee Secretary - Gordon Glover Treasurer - Vincent Lidaka Sponsor - Miss Palmer In the middle of September we were proudly wearing our class rings. Our last opportunity to show our acting ability was in the Senior Play entitled, NEVER TOUCHED ME . Since our funds were low we sold soda and candy at our baseball and basketball games. This proved very successful and we had a great deal of fun doing it. To our surprise we received a Christmas card from Mrs. Jessie Stone, formerly Miss Jessie Ross. The class takes great pleasure in wishing her happiness. Richard Hines is kept busy working on a farm. During the year our class was honored with two service men, formerly members of our class, Clarence Slocum and Meryle Coon, both in the Army. Best of luck to you, boys! In the midst of our other duties we began our yearbook, with everyone doing his task to help make it a success. Now that the eventful day is drawing near, we feel that our high school career has been well spent. We, the Senior C lass of '49, want to take this opportunity of thanking all the teachers who have guided us through our school days for their patience and helpful advice. M arian S tager Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And never brought to min'? Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And days o' auld lang syne? 16

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C LASS HIS TORY The month of September, 1945 found the presentSenior Class of '49 gathered in Mr. Chilson's room for roll call. Everyone seemed to be present from the elementary grades, but to our surprise there were some new faces. When roll was taken it was as follows: Joan C urtis Elwood Lee Eleanor L id aka Elvin L amb Marian Stager Vincent Lidaka D orothy Smith Richard Hines Hazel C randall Clarence Slocum Jessie Ross Meryle C oon George B urman The new members we found to be, Richard Hines and Clarence Slocum from Starrucca. We elected the following officers for the year: President - Elvin Lamb Vice-President - Jessie Ross Secretary - Elwood Lee Treasurer - Marian Stager Sponsor 'T - Miss Coar During the year two members, John Worby and Donald Peltz, paid us a short visit. 1 There was a hot dog roast in the early fall sponsored by Miss Coar. Being Freshmen this was our only activity of the year. We left Thompson High School in the spring of '46 hoping to see all our friends when we returned as full-fledged Sophomores. Upon our return in the fall we gaily trouped into the Sophomore room. We again found two new members added to our class, namely Gordon Glover' and Joseph Levchak, from Starrucca. The officers elected for the year were: President - Eleanor Lidaka Vice-P resident - Gordon Glover S ecretary - Joseph Levchak Treasurer - Joan Curtis Sponsor - Miss Mumford Our activity during the year was a class party held November Zl, in Miss Mumford's music room. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served by Jessie Ross, Eleanor Lidaka, Joseph Levchak and Elwood Lee. Various games were played during the evening. It was enjoyed by all. The year ended with rather few accomplishments and we prepared ourselves for the last two years. It hardly seemed possible but after a short vacation here we were half-way through our school career and in Mr. Swingle's room. Dorothy Smith, Elvin Lamb and Merlye Coon. members of our class left leaving a greater job for us to fulfill because of our reduced nu.mber. The officers for the year were: President - Marian Stager Vice-President - Gordon Glover Secretary - Richard Hines Treasurer - Eleanor Lidaka Sponsor - Miss Saxton In the beginning of the year we received word that Dorothy Smith was attending school in Susquehanna, Elvin Lamb was helping his father on the farm, and Merlye Coon was waiting for induction papers into the army. 15

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CLASS PROPHECY OF 1949 It is time for the class reunion in the year of the atom age. As I set out to invite my former classmates to join for this gathering, this is howl have them pictured since they left dear old Thompson High in the year 1949. The first personl met as I started out was Elwood Lee. Elwood is a service station attendant: all day he drops little atom pills into the gas tank. I visited with Elwood for awhile, and asked him where some of the other members of our class lived. He told me Joe Levchak owned a large dairy farm down the road, second place on the Starrucca road, toward Susquehanna. Waving good-bye. I told Elwood I would see him at the reunion. My next stop was to see Joe. Gee, what a farm he owns. As I stepped from the car, I saw J'oe standing out by the barn. I waved, and he came down to see whol was. He had never expected to see me dressed as a State Nurse, and driving a new State car. We congratulated each other over our success. When we came back to earth, he took me on an inspection tour. What a beautiful place! He told me he owned 3000 acres in all. After the jaunt around the yards I was exhausted, so I bid him adieu and went to the car for a rest. As I was about to start out, who should pull to the side of my car but Gordon Glover. What a treat for sore eyes, bow tie and all. He certainly looked sharp. I asked him what he was doing since school days, and he told me he was running a model agency in Bermuda, and had just come back for a look at the little old building on the hill that was so dear to our hearts. As we stood talking about his work, I asked him who some of his models were. To my pleasant amazement, he named Eleanor Lidaka. Of course, I'll always remember Eleanor as a very attractive girl who set many hearts on fire with her smile. Gordon said she was engaged to some big executive in Bermuda. Well, time was running short so I told himl enjoyed our pleasant visit, and invited him to our reunion and drove off. Where my next stop was I did not know until I saw a sign ahead that read Marion's Diner . I wondered if this could be our own MarionStager. Inquisitive me, I stopped and entered the diner. My hunch was right. There was Marion, happy as a lark serving some of her customers. This made me very hungry, and where could I get any better food than at Marion's? She joined me for lunch and we had a very pleasant chat. She told me that her head waitress would be in soon. She had no sooner spoke when the head wait- ress came through the door. To my unbelieving eyes it was Hazel Crandall. Hazel stopped at our table to ,say hello and welcomed me to the Diner. B ut since her boss was sitting with me she went to work. I told Marion about the reunion and she said that both of them would be there. I paid my check, bid them farewell and was on my way. As I learned from Marion. my next stop was to be in the adjoining town. Little did I think of the speed I was traveling until a police car pulled up along- side of me, and forced me to stop. The officer got out and came over and who do you think it was? It surprised me and I am sure it will be a surprise to you It was Vincent Lidaka. I felt very much embarrassed having a classmate fine me for speeding. but it was his duty. 17