Upper Leacock High School - Leolette Yearbook (Leola, PA)

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A Pa e From Our Class Journal SOPHOMORES 51-52 Sept. 4'-School opened today. We sophomores feel far superior to the freshman. Sept. 14-We elected class officers. Sept. 28-Tonight the sophomores had a hayride with moonlight and roses as companions. Nov. 29-We paid class dues todayg there go our summer savings. Dec. 3-Thelma's first wisdom tooth appeared. We eagerly await a great awakening. Dec. 24-J an. 2, 752-Christmas vacation. Santa treated us as good boys and girls should be treated. Jan. 2-Book reports were due today. We displayed our ueloquencef, Jan. 3-We gave our belated Carol Service. Y hat a dress parade!! Jan. 15-Jan. 22-Semi-Finals. We wonder, How can teachers ask so many questions?', Jan. 23-Our class had to outline history for causing noise in class. fMay history not repeat itself this timelj Jan. 28-We received report cards. What pay! Feb. 16-Parm was caught shooting a water pistol in biology class. Mar. 5-We struggled through a tragic history testg at least the results were tragic. Apr. 1-Ruoss sprained his ankle while trying to jump over some paper in the hall! Apr. 10-14-Easter vacation is passed. The remains of corsages came to school today. Apr. 16-The class enjoyed a trip to Valley Forge. Mr. Thompson's car got stuck in the mud. May 2-Track meet. What a day! May 20-27-Finals. We know now what Lincoln meant when he said, '4You can't fool all of the people all of the timef' May 29-We received our report cards today. Now we are juniors .l UNIORS 52-53 Sept. 3-School opened today. How green the freshmen look! How self-satisfied the seniors are! Sept. 15-We selected our class colors, motto, and flower. Nov. 6-Bob Weaver choked at the sight of a certain girl. Nov. 7-We ordered our flashy jackets. Our next task is collecting funds to pay for them. Nov. 14'-Got report cards-read 'em and weep. Nov. 17-Had to recite the Gettysburg Address. Nov. 26-Nov. 30-Thanksgiving vacation rolled around. I We wonder how some people know when vacations arrivelj Dec. 18-We held our Christmas Service. Some one thought it was a fashion show and forgot to sm . Dec. 22-Schiol Christmas party. Santa was there. Dec. 23-Jan. 5, ,53-Christmas Vacation. Jan. 7-We expected to receive our class rings, but seeing is believing. Jan. 14-We were tested on The House of Seven Gables. Jan. 19-22-Mid-year finals. Ian. 30-Our rings finally arrived. Some people scarcely had a chance to wear theirs. Feb. 16--Tryouts for junior play-Who was to take the part of the lady wrestler? What a problem l 28

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A Pa e From Uur Class Journal Feb. 28-A band concert was held in the auditorium. Apr. 8-The previews to our junior play were given in assembly. Apr. 11-The junior play, Stranger ln the Night, was presented with a prompter under the table. May 2-Chorus presented an operetta, Meet Arizona. Despite little practice, the result was satisfactory. May 8-Today we won top honors in the field day exercises May 25-27-Finals! Result-summer sessions for a few. May 29-School closed. This is our last summer to loaf! SENIORS 53-541 Sept. 9-First day of school. We are ready to enter upon the last lap of our journey through high school. Sept. 11-We elected class officers and agreed upon our class dues. Sept. 21-We had our first P.O.D. test. Someone asked whether it meant proud of D's. Sept. 25-First club meetings. Oct. 29-30-Teacherls Institute-Good old vacation! Nov. 3-4-Had pictures taken at Shellyls Studio. Powder, combs, and lipsticks were much in evidence. Nov. 12-Dress rehearsal for senior play included mud to make us look the parts we were playing. Nov. 14-Senior Play, Hillybilly Weddin, -more mud! Also we had a packed house. Nov. 18-Assembly by children from Paoli School of the Blind made us thankful for our good eyes. Nov. 19-Report cards-followed by moans and groans. Nov. 24-We started Macbeth in English. Or should we say Macbeth started on us. Nov. 25-One day that we weren't collecting money for something. Nov. 26-29-Thanksgiving vacation. We returned with full stomachs and empty heads. Dec. 7-Book reports. Dec. 21-The Christmas Carol Service was held. No candles. We had to carry greens. Dec. 23-Jan. 4, '54--Christmas vacation. Seniors returned dressed in Santa'sl gifts. Jan. 11-Snowed in! Didn,t have school! Hooray! What a welcome vacation. Jan. 14-Seniors seen wearing junior jackets-whatls the pitch? Jan. 20-29-Semi-Finals. Jan. 27-Research Themes were due-we know now what research meansg it means hunt and rehunt. Feb. 5-Report cards-we enjoyed the assurance that we were successfully through half of the senior year. ' Feb. 23-Shreiner was angry with Sally today because she talked to Bob Weaver. Mar. 5--Student-faculty basketball game. What a spectacle! Apr. 28, 29, 30-Washington Trip. Three days to be remembered. May 23-Baccalaureate Services held in this auditorium. June 2-Commencement. ' 29