Vandergrift High School - Spectator Yearbook (Vandergrift, PA)

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GEORGE GUST FAZEKAS Born--February 21, 1919 Died-August 22, 1934 . . . So he passed over and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side . . . 28

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SPECTATOR m THE CLASS HISTORY In 1931, we were a group of three hundred and fifty-two students, eager to enter the high school building for the first time as Seventh Graders. In Eighth Grade, Mary Louise Cooper and Jack Kennedy won the Ameri- can Legion awards, based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and service. As Freshmen, four hundred and twenty-three of us began our high school studies, which in the beginning were quite a mystery to us. The Tri-Hi-Y club was organized under Miss Elwood. The only charter member remaining in school is Mary Louise Cooper. As Sophomores, we helped to reestablish the operetta as an annual event by taking part in Oh Doctor! The Philatelic club was organized by Mr. Dem- chak. The Freshman-Sophomore Prom proved to be successful. As Juniors, we became upper classmen. We organized for the first time and elected the following officers: President, Wilbur Taylor, Vice President, Jack Kennedyg Secretary, Pauline McCutcheon, Treasurer, Harriet Jane Myers, His-- torian, Jean Steele. Our football team won the A-K football trophy. The oper- etta Tulip Time was given. Student Council was reorganized, and several new clubs were founded, namely: the Debating, Knitting, and Poster Clubs. Brown and gold were chosen as our class colors. We are now Seniors, our class numbers one hundred and ninety-eight mem- bers. We elected the following officers: President, Wilbur Taylor, Vice Presi- dent, Jack Kennedy, Secretary, John Barduca, Treasurer, Harold Kingang His- torian, Jean Steele. Many new clubs have been organized, namely: the Black- friars, Novelty, Junior Dramatic, Girls' Hiking Club, Junior Chamber of Com- merce, Verse Speaking Choir, and the Photography Club. The operetta, Ask the Professor, was given, and new scenery was added to the stage equipment. The class play and Junior-Senior Prom were successes. We chose the American beauty rose as our class flower, and the class motto, Ambition knows no rest. As the year nineteen thirty-seven has come around, it has brought about the ending of our high school days. Now, for the first time, our paths will separate from our classmates. We view our goal with joy, but there is a sadness about our hearts at leaving our high school and friendships both among students and faculty. JEAN STEELE, Historian, '37 . 30