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

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Nearing our final lap of education we again returned to school in the fall of '52 as Juniors. This year four of our regular class members were absent. These were Harriett Wheeler who had become Mrs. Roger Leonard, Virginia Peltz who is now Mrs. Francis Kleinbauer, John Kuiper, a marine, and George Martin who had moved to Hallstead. We met and elected the following officers: President ------------ - - Stephen Saulo Vice President -------- - - David Glover Secretary ---- - - Helen Buck Treasurer - - - - Girdon Buck Sponsor ---------------- Mr, Swingle During the year our class lost James Ambrose who is going to school at Laurel Hill Academy, Susquehanna. Near the end of the year our class began to sell candy in order to help meet our Washington trip expenses. The organization of the Senior Class in the fall of '53 was noteworthy, the follow- ing list of officers being in charge: President ----- - - David Glover Vice President - - ' ' ' -June Lee Secretary ---- - - Jean Whitney Treasurer ----- - -Stephen Saulo Sponsor ------------------ -Mrs. Hartt The social events were of marked brilliance. The most worthy of note was the Senior Play which was presented on November 19 and 20, in which all Seniors took part. We chose our class rings and received them in November. Our candy sales during the noon hour have helped tremendously toward our Washington Trip which we plan the first week in June. A number of Seniors gained unusual distinction during the year by holding offices in F. L. A. , F. H. A. , F. F. A. , by taking part in the county spring festivals, and by preparing our school publicatiom THE TRUMPET and THE OWL, We were very proud of our Harvest Queen, June Lee, and her attendant Jean Whitney, from our class, By way of appropriate celebration at the expiration of our four years of exploration and discovery, we plan a strange ceremony known as commencement. We hope our names go down in the history of the Thompson-Starrucca-Ararat School as that wonder- ful Class of 1954. By Norma Chilson June Lee Barry Martin 'IV' xg Q' '71 Q, W! Q E z,

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246411 The discovery of the class of 1954 was an accident. Four years ago, early one morning on the first Tuesday of September, 1950, the faculty of the Thompson-Starruc- ca-l-ligh School were strolling aimlessly through the corridors, chatting about the just- ended vacation and wondering whether there would be any startling changes in their work during the coming year. Suddenly they caught a glimpse of something new and strange. Just inside the front door, huddled together in mute embarrassment and anxiety, were the members of what became the Class of 1954. The discovery having been reported to the ruler of the high school, Principal Nor- man Gelatt, he received the news of this remarkable acquisition of his territory with marked delight and a few misgivings. During the first month of this year, we Freshmen suffered much inconvenience be- cause of our unfamiliarity with the new country and its traffic rules. However, we were permitted to form an organization of our own, and elected the following officers, all of whom fulfilled their duties well: President ------ - - Helen Buck Vice President - - ' ' ' -June Lee Secretary ---- - - - Norma Chilson Treasurer - - - - - William Bechtlofft Sponsor ------------------ Mr. Chilson Other members of our class were: James Ambrose, Girdon Buck, Donna Burman, Robert Carangelo, Joe Galoni, Elizabeth Gelatt, David Glover, John Kuiper, Cleon Lloyd, Barry Martin, George Martin, Loretta Morris, Marjorie Novak, Virginia Peltz, Marion Rebich, Joyce Ross, Stephen Saulo, Carlton Slocum, Emery Thorn, Billy West- cott, Harriet Wheeler, and Jean Whitney. During this first year Elizabeth Gelatt left our class. Our only activity that year was the Valentine Party that we sponsored for the school in February. In the fall of '51 we again returned to school minus one face, plus one new one. The one that was absent was Loretta Morris and the new face was that of Peter Dobon from Lakewood. We met and elected the following class officers: President -------------- Robert Carangelo Vice President ---- ---- C leon Lloyd Secretary - - - - - George Martin Treasurer ----- - - - - - -Joseph Galoni Sponsor ----------------- Mr. Swingle 'l'his year we sponsored the Halloween Party for the benefit of the school. X 5. X6 Q04 A: AD 2- mes!

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Fw A few miles from Thompson, the new buzzer rang for the first time opening the new modern school house just finished that summer. A few minutes late, the new school buses drove up full of eager anticipating children. After the buses had been un- loaded, the drivers held a conference. Gee, this is real dandy! remarked Cleon Lloyd, an ace bus driver and star farmer. The others agreed and soon a regular inventory of the new set-up had been made and discussed. School started in good form until the first mishap occurred. Somebody in the fourth grade initiated his brand-new desk by carving his initials in the right hand corner. He was promptly sent by Mrs. Norma Glover, his teacher, up to the principal's new elab- orate office. Behind a pair of spectacles sat Mr. Carlton Slocum, in person, reading the morning newspaper, just waiting for the first offender. Humphl he .cleared his throat. What seems to be the trouble? After considering the little culprit's stammered story about the misfated desk and a following lecture had been given, Mr. Slocum observed a familiarity in the young lad's looks and actions. Say, are you Bob Carangelo's son? Yes sir! the lad emphatically replied, anxious to reinstate his previous good standing. Thinking aloud, Cart spoke, Just like his father. Realizing that he hadn't yet dismissed the boy, he asked, How's your father's mechanic job? Fine, sir, and as he cautiously inched backward toward the door, it swung open and in an ususual hurry, Mr. Willard Westcott, the math teac er stormed in. Usually very patient with his pupils, he had abandoned all dignity an was pulling along by an ear a disconcerted Junior High student. Now tell Mr. Slocum what you told me, you impudent smarty. After uselessly trying to worm out of it, the boy sullenly told the principal. I just said, 'My mother could keep discipline better'g that's all. Mr. Slocum delivered his extra special lecture for such cases and his realization of the fact that the boy certainly had a mind of his own brought to mind one of his former schoolday classmates, Joyce Ross. Now there's a girl that would stand up for her rights. He dismissed Mr. Westcott with a promise to 'take care of the lad', but when he found out that the boy was Mrs. Joyce Mead's son, he simply dismissed the boy with a friendly warning. He had gathered from the boy's story that Joyce was happy and still her own boss. She and her husband lived on a farm somewhere around Orson. Nothing out of the ordinary happened until noon hour was well under way. Apparently in the fifth grade room, someone pushed someone else out of the seat. Naturally a fist fight started and before the teacher could interfere, one of the boys, Johnny, was knocked flat on the floor.