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

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Twenty-six enior Cfadd rofo ec Situated in southern Pennsylvania is a small town. VVe are about to visit that small town and see the changes that have taken place since our last journey. As we enter we see students filing out of the high school, wearing caps and gowns and accompanying sad faces, just like the class of '40 wore on that same renowned day twenty years ago. Let us try to find out about those who tread that well-worn graduation path a score ago. Oh! there stands a policeman, let's ask him. As the brass-buttoned man comes to the car, we recognize him as Chief of Police, jimmy Hobbs. He gives us a courteous smile and informs us that Commencement Avenue is just ahead. Our first footsteps are naturally turned toward the Alma Mater, which we left so many years ago. As we walk into the building. we hnd Prof. Cyril Mentzer occupying the principal's chair. His second-hand man, Warren Roberts, tells us Cyril cannot be disturbed, but that he himself will show us around. After investigation, we find these persons on the faculty: Misses Joyce Reachard, B. S., teaching mathematics, Mary Ann Smith, A. B., teaching a little bit of everythingg Betty Adams, A. B., instructress of music, Shirley Ambrose, A. B., A. M., in the English department, Mademoiselle jeanne Garlande, A. B., trying to struggle with French work, and Coach Levick, whose two undefeated seasons have greatly pleased joe Kugler, Director of Athletics. Well, so much for our educated flock. Let's go down town, moving up one side the street, and down the other. Our first stop will be Community Hall. After questioning the janitor, Paul Webb, we found, much to our surprise, that the famous grand opera soprano, Helen jones, had just finished a series of concerts. Mr. Webb was putting posters up announcing the appearance of Ruth Brown, bassoonist, and Jean Haugh, violinist, with the Ford Symphony Orchestra. Too bad! We came too late and are leaving too early, but we must hurry on. Next door is Nickel's Undertaking Establishment. Let's just peek in the door one minute. Nickel's co-partner, Huber Bock, who takes up aviation as an elective, but sticks to the under- taking business, just in case-, is packing chairs back in the store room. He says that is all they do, get them out and put them back. Flitting onward we bump into Flo's Dress Shop, which is quite the exclusive thing. People go there so they won't meet themselves again, because-believe it or not, she designs the crea- tions, then sells them. Look who's coming up the street. If it isn't 'fRed Geesaman wearing his uniform. You ask, VVhat uniform? VVell, a little bird just told me he is pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals. so no doubt that's what his uniform has on it. I really couldn't tell you because llm minus my glasses, but I can tell you this much, They match his hair. McKown's furniture is next in line. He informs us business is good, since so many people are getting married. Next door Dentist Clyde Funk has his office. His slogan reads, pull 'em while the pullin's good. He also boasts of a comely office girl, Alice Mc- . Laughlin. i E I E I Muriel's Portrait Shop is be- ll E ll., E coming quite popular. The teen Q l E, IZ' 5 g S S 3 age is going in for that now. l - - H 'rf'-tj 1 ' wi ff 't tl th' li f v L Elm- ME, mi ia won iey in o nex . fx . ' ' is U El Probably when we visit again, C ON N ENCENINT there will be coming out par- ties on Commencement Avenue. Well, here we are at the thea- ter. lNe haven't much time but we will run into Manager George Neal's office and find out what's what. The next attraction is VVhat Do Yo Think of Me? I 1 DD U um A1 saga. ae UUUD Umm! 95.33.55 i w 67 .- Lg ,Jae as H -, 1. 'r C ' -, Q- k- ' X

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enior KKQ55 iafor -A Helen jones, VVarren Roberts, Shirley Ambrose, Helen Camp- bell, Betty Blair, jean Garland. Vernadine Peiffer, Edna Shet- l'Ol1, I1noge11e VVarren, and jos- 5. .. - il.. .. eph Kugler. The sehool's first try at stu- dent government found several juniors representing the class ' and holding offices on tl1e co1111- cil. The class was also repre- sented i11 choral club, the band. orchestras, and honor rolls. The outstanding events of this class were climaxed by a very successful junior-Senior Prom. The committees largely responsible i11 sponsoring this dance were: Qrchestra, Tommy Thompson, Decorations, Clyde Funk, Program, Paula Stover, Clean-up, Herbert Geesaman. Dignified a11d sedate seniors marched into the halls of their ixllllll Mater last September to begin what was to be their last and most notable year i11 high school. Tl1e responsibility ol' lead- ing and representing his class was placed on George Neal who had as his assistants. Clyde Funk, Florence Beckner, serving her fourth consecutive year as a11 etiicient secretary to the class, llllfl Paula Stover to guard and control tl1e bank account. Largely I11StfLlIIlClltHI i11 placing XV. H. S. on tl1e map with all undefeated football team were the following se11iors: Captain Bib Minniclc, joe Kugler. Chase l,eviek, Bob Ringer, joe New- 111311, Charles Shindledecker, Zlllil jimmy Hobbs. .-X successful basketball season was carried through by Captain VYarren TKJIIIIIIISOII. George Neal. Bob Ringer. Bib Minnick, Hllfl joe ling- ler. The senior managers of these two sports were jolm Cashman Zillfl Robert Gutshall. The class was represented on the wrestling tea1n by john Hauptman, Melvi11 VVolrf. and jllllllly Hobbs. Ma11y victories were won by the vigorous cheering and support of Martin Neal, Florence Beckner, and Shirley Ambrose. Helen jones was chose11 as editor of the Blue a11d Gold with XVarren Roberts. jean Gar- la11d, Shirley Ambrose, Florence Beckner. Helen Campbell, Betty Blair, Imogene VVa1'ren, lfdna Shetron, Yernadine Peiffer, Mary Martin, Hazel Dull, and Rosalie Stenger serving on the staff and represented in choral club, orchestras, and band. XYhen the student council began its second year, VVarren Tomlinson was elected president Eillfl tl1e SCIIIOI' home rooms were represented by Bob Ringer, Marvel Har11e, and Paula Stover. The culminating event of the final year was the class play, Seven Keys to Baldpatef' The play is a 1nystery consisting of a prologue, two acts. a11d an epilogue. It is the story of a novelist who, on a bet, attempts to write a story of Baldpate Inn. The friend with whom he lllZlCIC the wager hires HICII and XYUIUCI1 to go to the inn and interrupt the writing of the novel. Magee. the novelist, uses all the events of the night's Il1iCl'l'U1JtI0l1S i11 his story Zillll completes the novel at the appointed time, winning the bet. The cast included: Elijah Quimby, XYarren Roberts, Mrs. Quimby, Rosalie Stenger, VYillian1 Hallowell Magee, Clyde Funk, john Bland. VVilliam Milli- gan, Mary Norton, Paula Stover, Mrs. Rhodes, Sylvia Stover, Peters, the hermit, james Mc- Kown, Myra Thornhill, Shirley Ambrose, Loux Max, john Hauptman, jim Cargan, Herbert Geesaniang Thomas Hayden. To1111ny Thompson, jiggs Kennedy, james Hobbs, the owner of Baldpate, joseph Kugler, the cops, VVilbur Minnick a11d Charles Shindledecker, stage l'll2lll21f.fCI', Paul XXX-bb. The play was directed by Miss Stark. The SCIIIOI' Dinner Zlllfl Dance, followed by Ilaccala111'eate and Cf1m1nence1ncnt, brought to a successful close the history of the class of I9-IU. Twentv int

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enior Cfam starring that stupendous box of- fice sensation, Bill Myers, with l 0!9 QC EIU f Sylvia Stover as his leading D D D lady. She got her first big start III Cl lj EI El 9 U - in Lyric Time, remember? On the stage we have that sing- ing star and rhythm queen, Paula Stover, with her orches- tra, brimming over with musi- cians such as Tommy Thomp- son, trombone, Francis Nogle, pianist, and Sammy Thomas, drums. On the corner is Blair's Sweet Shop, It is bubbling over with youth and seems to be the . mmap' U U U M4 s'V f 1 ' 'S H VE NME umm: l umm FNDNVI Nl K 'S' I ' ul A .l UUE ml: 't' DE! nf Na fl 1 WWU6-UEDE W 3:4 A .f-wc' , :umm 35.544 .. p C1 -',.+ : E tx- A ' . s I 2 U U! cr ll! IX It young one's hangout. Nevertheless, it is so cute and certainly smells swell, so let's have a coc.'l Now for the other side of Commencement Avenue. First we have the French Bauty Salone. Betty Peiffer has devoted her time and attention to the manufacture of cosmetics, and after study- ing in Paris. she has opened a Parisian Shop, right in our midst. Right next door is the Y. M. C. A. Ringer is the coach of athletics and has put out some swell teams. Among those stars of Ringer's are: M. Snyder, XY. Minniek, XV. Smithfield, J. Newman, M. Neal, M. Vlfolff, j. Hangh, nl. Cashman, and VV. Haugh. Next month, john Haupt- man, 150 lb. wrestling champion of the U. is appearing in a match which expects to draw a record breaking crowd. lid. Jones has put himself up in the world. After making several trips around the world, he has established himself in business on Commencement Avenue and writes books. He has this small book store and soon plans to use his literary talent to publish a newspaper. .ln the freight yard we Find Charles Gutshall, head engineer, with these others working there: Eberly, Ecker, Gates, Howe, and Kahl. They keep our trains working perfectly. Dr. Shoemaker has started a splendid practice and the women just flock to him, because he is so handsome. This burns the men folks up, but when they go, they Flirt with his pretty secre- tary, Betty Lindsay. The thriving business of town is Dick Frantz's Milk Plant. lfere we find a systemized routine. Girls are helping him, too, especially to add the feminine touch to the products. Our vocational girls are represented by Barnhart, Fockler, Gourley, and Snively. Reeves' Store is the one to go to if anything goes wrong. His hardware store contains every- thing. ln the apartment house, we find tive former classmates. These are Mrs. Mildred M. Tracey, Mrs. Mary C. Miller, Mrs. jean B. Leather, Mrs. Geraldine D. Guyer, and Mrs. Mildred G. Price. Letls chat a few moments with Mrs. Tracey. She tells us Bill Teeter has become U. S. Ambassador to England, Imogene XYarren has immigrated to California. where she bought a large area of unirrigated land to raise onions on a large scale for her famous onion and lettuce sandwiches, Vernadine Peiffer is chief cook andibottle washer at the XYhite House, while June Snider makes beds, and jim Hovis is going to open a stenography and typewriting school to aid those poor students who ean't get it at high school. Interesting isn't it. Thanks, Mildred. Our next to last stop is Commencement Avenue Church. Rev. Bowers occupies the pulpit and Mary Jane Potter is choir director and organist. Last but not least is the hospital. As we enter, everything is quiet, but the peace is soon dis- turbed by two nurses who come arguing down the hall. They are Nurses Heller and Campbell, who both want to take Bill Milligan's temperature. XVell, let's let them tight it out. But this is too much. After such a strenuous time I think it is about time we say goodbye. As the skies begin to darken, we pull out of this small southern Pennsylvania town, and leave Commencement Avenue situated behind, forever. Tw enty seven