Union High School - Utopian Yearbook (New Castle, PA)

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CLASS HISTORY The senior class of 1951 really began in 1939 when we put on our starched pinafores and neatly pressed trousers for the exciting trip into the world of learning. Our first years were of great importance in preparing for high school days. After finishing our elementary grades we gathered from many sections of the county to make up the Class of Green Freshmen at Union High School. Although we were considered green, our freshmen year started off with a bang. Under the guidance of Mrs. Hartford, Miss Hartford, and Mr. Roussos we elected Ronald Wolfbrandt, presidentg Phillip Maronde, vice presidentg Peggy Jo Campbell, secretary and Chuck Kelso, treasurer as officers to guide us in our class activities for the terms. Our first great undertaking during the freshmen year was in the form of dra- matics. With Miss Hartford as director, members of the class did a fine job in putting on a Thanksgiving Program. Our second venture was the first ever experienced at Union. Our freshmen class was the first to ever have a dance. It was held during the Easter season and was appropriately called the Bunny Hop. Although it wasn't a huge success, all of us still remember the thrill of preparing for our first dance. To conclude our activities as a freshmen class, we, with the upperclassmen, spent one exciting day at Idora Park. The next September, feeling that we had risen in the eyes of the upperclassmen, we stormed into Union not quite so green. Our first thrill of the sophomore year was the ordering of our rings. A com- mittee, selected the ring and presented it to the class a few days later. The ring was accepted and will always remain as a symbol and memory of our high school days. . A This year we sponsored the Valentine Dance. With Mrs. Shields, Mrs. Brettell and Mrs. Hughes as advisors, we planned for days. Finally in the gym, beautifully decorated in red and white, the students danced until intermission at which time our president, Phillip Maronde, crowned Betty Vigne as Queen of Hearts. At the end of the dance we went home with a few more happy memories of our sopho- more year. Those who led us in our activities were: president, Phillip Maronde, vice president, Ronnie Mlolfbrandtg secretary Sophie Jendrysik and treasurer, Chuck Kelso. Hoping to achieve greater heights than before we soon settled down to the hard work that always faces juniors. For the second time in our school years we again had a chance in the field of dramatics. A few students took part in the junior- senior play, Mother Is a Freshman. After the play we began preparing for a dance. This year we sponsored the Harvest Moon Dance. In a gym decorated for the Halloween season, Ronnie May, our president, crowned Phyllis Phillips, Harvest Moon Queen during intermission. As a highlight of the crowning Phyllis was drawn around the gym in a buggy pulled by Pete Barber who was dressed in the garb of a witch. One of the great tasks facing the juniors was the magazine sale. Before the campaign, it was decided that the loser should play host to the victors at a party. Mr. Roussos' home room, 202, and Miss McKee's home room, 208, became bitter enemies. The feeling of competition grew as fast as the thermometers. At the end of the contest 202 was victorious and the feeling of friendship returned at the party given for them. During our junior year all of us were guilty of one vice, pride. It was during this year that we received our rings and we were quite proud. 28 Continued Page 50

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CLASS POEM SENIORS LAST FAREWELL Tonight as we leave Union, We will bid you all goodbye: We're off for a brightening future, Though we leave here with a sigh. Some will seek higher knowledge, And others will rise' to fame, But all who leave dear Union, Will ne'er forget its name. Now as we leave Union High School, As classes have left by the score, We leave for the classes behind us, This little reminder and more. There's a land where the birds are singing, And the skies are always blueg On the other side of the rainbow, Where your future waits for you. WANDA WHITE ill . ' 'files Q lg' CLASS SONG MARCHING ALONG TOGETHER Gather the gang together Sadly we leave Union High Listen and hear the laughter Echoing from days gone by Many an hour was spent here, Swiftly the days passed on. We'll ne'er forget the friends we had Who stood by us so true. We leave it all, but Union High We'll always remember you. Gather the gang together Now's the time to say good-bye. Pi-ivLL1s PHILLIPS 27

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