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

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Ellllllll MES HISIUHY Bud Cordori and his fourteen-piece band furnished the music for the Junior-Senior Prom on May 3, 1940. The committees were: dance, blames Mumma, Betty Armstrong, Charles Johnson, Bill Flohr, and Vicki King, refreshments, Madeline Knight and Joanna 0'Tooleg decoration, Bill Etter, Urville Zuck- erman, Kaohlin Coffman, Neal Klay, Beatrice Hess, and Anna Brake, clean-up, Paul Luck- ett and Earl Creps. Last fall I entered upon my senior year, the distinguished culmination of a brilliant career. Called to the head of my proud host were Reginald Johnson, as presidentg Beverly Cloud, as vice president, Bette Topper, sec- retary, Donald Shank, treasurer, and Lois Eader, activities chairman-a loyal and effi- cient staff. All VVaynesboro coveted gridiron glory, and here are the boys who furnished the wherewithal to win the South Penn champion- ship: Captain Sherd Rowe, fighting Footsie Brightful, slippery Bob West, slinging Curly Coffman, blocking Don Shank, dynamic Huey Rock, fiashing Reggie johnson, fiery jim Ker- cheval, bruiser Ray VVebb, snaring George Beam, charging Neal Klay, fierce Tiger Etter, clashing Merle Geesaman, dependable Harold Kriner, and Paul Luckett, manager. I gan Bob lVest, Footsie Brightful, Curly Coffman, and Don Shank to varsity basketball, with Richard Honodel as senior manager. Charlie Good and Merle Geesaman were my envoys to the wrestling squad, and I was again the main- stay of the track team. To the Blue and Gold Staff, which faith- fully served us throughout this term, I fur- nished Anna Brake, editor-in-chief g Bette Topper, Beverly Cloud, Jeanne Ginter, Miriam Good, Bettie Moats, Richard Mathias, Sylvia Embly, Betty Fisher, and Sara Belle Martin. From among my representatives in the stu- dent council Bill Flohr was chosen president, the other senior councilors being Joanna O'Toole, Betie Moats, and Bob Benson. I am the first class to spend my full three years un- der the present regime of student government. The class play, June Mad, was aptly cast and dexterously acted under the direction of Miss Helen Stark. june Madn is a three- act, comic melodrama built around the adoles- ent evolution of Penny VVood, acted by Betty Smetzer. The other characters were Chuck Harris, -lim Kerchevalg Mr. Wood, Bill Stite- ly: Mrs. Vllood, Bettie Moats, Mervyn Rob- erts, Richard O,Donnellg Roger Van Vleck, Bill Flohrg Julie Harris, Connie Miller, Mr. Harris, Harold Krinerg Elmer, George Beam, Eflie, Marian MacPheeg Millie Lou, Betty Fisher, Ralph Wentworth, Richard Mathias, and Shirley VVentworth, Myrtle Wagaman. Assisting committees were: stage manage- ment, l'aul Luckett, Bob Benson, and Charles Vtfinkg properties, Walter Dinterman and Mark Deichman, ticket sale, Charlie Johnson. As I reached the zenith and the terminus of my career in the Senior Dinner and Dance, Baccalaureate and Commencement, it was with mingled joy at the new freedom that was mine, regrets at the breaking of old acquaint- ances, pride at the commendable fulfillment of a challenging task, and bewilderment at the vastness of the abyss before me. Now I am dissolved, my members going their separate ways, yet my success still hanging the bal- ance of time. The true worth of my educa- tional and environmental assets can be gauged only when each of my members has found his place in life, only by the measure of happiness each has won through his association with me. F mis. Twenty five

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Sflllllli EIASE HIEIUHY President Reginald johnson Vice President Beverly Cloud Secretary Bette Topper Treasurer Donald Shank Activities Chairman Lois Eader Class Motto: 'Tis not the gales but the set of the sails that decides where the ship shall go. Class Flower VVhite Rose Class Colors Blue and White Twelve short years ago I had my begin- ning as a class, though my most remote origin dates even earlier. Having survived my first five years cum Icmdum, in that memorable Sep- tember of 1938 I was initiated into that vener- able institution from whose esteemed associa- tion I benefitted so greatly for three glorious years. Under the banner of Maroon and Steel my proud self-confident host, ably led by Kaoh- lin Coffman, made felt its prowess, both phy- sical and intellectual. Rowe, Brightful, Leedy, Benson, and VVest dynamically crashed var- sity football , in basketball Brightful and West made the varsity, I was likewise well repre- sented in the band, in the orchestra, in Choral Club, and in the Blue and Gold Staff, in the essay contest sponsored by the Waynesboro Manufacturers Association Beverly Cloud placed first while jeanne Nevin took the third award. My first year happily completed, I vowqd Tvs entv four that my second should be even more illustrious. Feeling good leadership necessary to my ambi- tion, I officered myself with Lois Eader, chief- of-staffg james Mumma, Gerald Rowe, Regi- nald johnson, and Eileen Smith. Indeed I feel that I can in all modesty say that I was fore- most in athletics during the T59-40 term. I furnished over half of the varsity football play- ers: Sherd Rowe, Bobby West, Bob Benson, Footsie Brightful, Huey Rock, Reggie john- son, Ray VVebb, Ned Leedy, and Curly Coff- man. Four of nine varsity basketball players were Curly Coffman, Bobby West, Bob Ben- son, and Footsie Brightful. More than half of the track lettermen were members of my proud ranks: Reggie johnson, Don Shank, Curly Confman, Bobby West, Bob Benson, Peck Snyder, and Ray Webb. In Merle Gees- aman, Fred Morganthall, Bud Helm, Charles Good, and Ray Mackley I furnished as many wrestling lettermen as any other class. Nor did I lack for scholastic honors in 1ny junior year. In the Southeastern Pennsylvania For- ensic League contests Beverly Cloud placed first in declamation. Three of five essay con- test awards were taken by Richard Conner, first, Bill Stitely, fourth, and jimmy Mumma, fifth. Maintaining my reputation for originality gained by my novel sophomore week in the spring of '39, I once more broke all precedent with the junior Carnival, rivaling Barnum and Bailey in everything but freaks, animals, and size. Dart-throwing, weight-guessing, for- tune-telling, grab-bag fishing, cake walks, dancing, and a fioor show featuring a hula dance, exhibition dancing by Roy Verdier and Madeline Martz, vocals by Paula Stover, and exhibition wrestling by members of the squad made the Carnival not only a financial success, but fine entertainment as well. The commit- tees in charge were: general chairmen, james Mumma and Richard Connerg advertising, Bettie Illoats, Ada Milligan, and jimmy Mum- ma: property, William Stevenson, Neal Klay. and Glenn Creagerg fioor show, Beverly Cloud and Bill Flohrg cake walks, Eileen Smith and Reggie johnsong dance, Bette Topper, Myrtle VVagaman, and Don Shank.

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SENIUH EIAEE PHUPHW Feb. 28, IQSI-Tl1lS evening I enjoyed the magnificent performance of Connie Miller in her famous interpretation of janet Funk's Manhattan Dark. Her co-star, Bill Flohr, turned in the best performance given yet this season on Broadway. During intermission I was quite enthused to renew my acquaintance with the eminent surgeon, Dr. Richard Con- ner, A. B., Ph. D., whose famous discovery of the cure for heart disease aided by the bril- liant scientist, Russell Strite, has astounded the medical world. Anyone suffering from such a disease should see Dr. Conner immediately or his blonde nurse, Joanna O'Toole. June IO, IQSI-I have just returned from the wedding of Betty Smetzer and Bill Etter performed by the Reverend Earl Creps. Her matron of honor was Mrs. George Beam, nee, Anna Ruppert, wife of the famous radio, stage, and screen comedian. The best man was the renowned engineer who rebuilt London Bridge, Neal Clay. After the wedding we were entertained at Betty Fishers, the popu- lar author of How to Hold Your Temper and Keep Cheerful at All Times. We were en- tertained by the Swing King, Richard 0'Don- nell, who, it is rumored, has his hair done at LaRue Smith's Elite Beauty Shoppe. His ex- ceptional vocalist was Sara Jane Motz, who is becoming a world-famous songstress. What a very busy day. I was at Betty Bretzler's to have a dress designed for the tea in honor of Beverly Cloud, who has just re- turned from a series of lectures on Child Psy- chology. June 12, 1951-I have just read in the paper published by Mark Kahl that Charles Johnson has been appointed Ambassador to England. He will leave tomorrow while the former ambassador, Fred Crum, has returned to join the Presidents cabinet. Ferdinand Betts, commenting on the news tonight, over W'.H.S., announced that William Stevenson was awarded the Bowers medal for the 'best photography on the screen this year. It is rumored that some of the scenes were of old Waynesboro. If Steve is as good in photo- Tu enty six graphy as he is in tennis, it's no wonder. Ferd also said that the newly elected officers of the A. F. of L. are '4Zeke Smith, president, and Vernon Shaffer and Buddy Helm, vice presidents. June 25, 1951-Today I encountered Ma- tilda Saylor down town. You know she is teaching Home Economics in the Waynesboro High School. She said that Clara Mae Reecher is visiting Mrs. Funk, the former Anna Oller. Clara Mae is the head X-rayist in a Philadelphia hospital. She succeeded Ger- trude Kauffman, who was called to New York City where she accepted tl1e position as labora- tory technician in a chemist's laboratory. A special feature over W.H.S. tonight was an all-talent program. Those who par- ticipated were Yicki King, Metropolitan so- prano, Charles Good, famous violinistg Sylvia Embly, famed on her manipulations on the piano 3 Eileen Smith, who is known over two continents for her performance on the clari- net, Claire Mitchell, noted impersonator, and Virginia Shaffer, who displayed some of her many portraits. Miss Shaffer also told of hei desire to become an artist and how she expects to make this her life work. Later Robert Henry Fries introduced his most recent song. He said that the essential thing for the writing of beautiful lyrics is the proper inspiration, preferably a red head. July 1, 1951-I attended the premiere of Pennsylvania,' starring jean Provard and Harold Kriner, tonight with Louise Diffen- baucher, secretary to Charles Grove, aeronau- tical engineer. It was produced by the Wink Studios and was directed by Frank Detrich. They say that its exceptional success is due to the successful publicity campaign of Richard Mathias, head of the publicity department. july 4. 1951--Today I flew to Sacramento to visit Louise Manherz who has her home at the McLaughlin Ilotel. I was surprised to see Jimmy Kercheval at the controls. I never dreamed he was serious when he insisted on breaking his neck in the class play. The trim,