Waynesboro Area Senior High School - Wayarian Yearbook (Waynesboro, PA)

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SENIORS Merel Bowers, President Carolyn Ldtshclw, Vice President Betty Flory, Secretory Betty Thompson, Melvin Ruppert, Tredsurers Miss Bomcxine Schue, Mr. Raymond W. Hcxrbough, Advisers Page Twenty-three

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Page Twenty-two GRADUATION CDE by Carolyn Latshaw Class of 1938 Hail the triumphant victory beam, Which should upon our faces gleam, For We have passed one Winning line, Within our race in life and time! We've often stumbled on the Way, Yet risen as masters of the day. We've fought with many a puzzling page, Were sometimes heir to tears and rage, But through the years, a guiding Hand Held tight to ours, and made us stand Upon some firmer ground, Where there our minds Were eased, yet toughened for the grind. The race Went on with more laps Won, And oft' We wished that it were done, But childhood dreams Would lure us on, And keep our eyes steadfast upon That Winning line, which We've now passed, With smiles and hearts still beating fast. lt's finished and the vict'ry's ours, And joy and Wealth With its desires Will fill the souls of those Who'll reach Whatever lessons life will teach, For here is the strength We'll need to run The rest of our race, for We've just begun. So We'll feed upon knowledge We have gained, And seek the heights which We've refrained, Lift higher our chins and tackle the load, Keep faith in ou God as We travel the road, Not lag behind nor cheat on the Way, But be strong, be fair in the game we play, And hail the triumphant victory beam, Which should upon our faces gleam!

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SENICR CLASS HISTORY President Merle Bowers Vice President Carolyn Latshaw SSCTGUITY Betty Flory Treasurers Betty Thompson Melvin Buppert Class Motto: The past, forever gone, the future, still our own. Class Flower Viglet Class Colors Black and Gold ln September, l934, one hundred sixty-three green and self-conscious freshmen were seen entering the halls of Waynesboro High School. This group soon hit their stride and, after electing Bobert Bouder as president, they proceeded to take their places in all phases of school life. This was the simple and unannounced beginning of what was to be the most notable career in the annals of Waynesboro High School. The class eagerly entered the different activities of the school. ln debating, Toby Goldberg displayed promising oratorical ability, in football, Baker, Carson, Dorand, and Shockey began their very successful gridiron careers. ln the band, orchestra, and Blue and Gold staff many other members of the class excelled. The rating of this class in studies and academic work was exceptionally high. The following year lohn Grumbine was chosen to lead the class through another thrill-packed year. The goal of this class always seemed to be suc- cess, of the highest degree attainable . The football squad was strengthened by such stars as Baker, Carson, Bowers, Martin, Shockey and Newman. Several of these fellows received the coveted letter for their services. New- man and Verdier proved to be promising basketball material. The girls' athletic honors in scoring were held by Delorous lones and Carolyn Latshaw, while several other girls received their numerals for intramural sports. The class was represented in debating by Amy Benedict, Laban Leiter, Bobert Larson, and Toby Goldberg. During this year the intensive drive for a new high school was carried on. The whole student body of the high school worked whole-heartedlyg and, as a result, the bond issue was passed. The school band won, for the second consecutive year, the district champion- ship for Class B bands. Seeking still higher honors, the band entered the State Contest at Pottsville and won first place. The class, during its second year, bettered its already high rating in scholastic work. At the beginning of the junior year, Merle Bowers was selected as class president. He was surrounded by a group of very efficient assistants. During this year, Baker, Bowers, Carson, Grumbine, Martin, and Newman, in a large way, aided the football team in winning the C. V. A. L. championship. The class was represented in basketball by Bowers, Newman, Bock, and Verdier, who held varsity posts. ln scholastic and forensic activities, the class also distinguished themselves. At Altoona, Toby Goldberg won the state cham- pionship in Shakespearean reading, Louise Fitz took second place in decla- mation. ln the district contest the school band placed third for Class B Page Twenty-four