Westmont Hilltop Senior High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1935 volume:

I THE PHOENICIAN ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE SENIOR CLASS WESTMONT-UPPER YODER HIGH SCHOOL JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA MAY 20, 1935 MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION FOREWORD During Our Four Years In High School We Have Been Striving As the Nations Are Striving Toward Peaceful Co-operation and Understanding. Like the Nations, At Variance in Opinions, We Have Had to Yield a Little for the Common Good. In Our Book We Interpret Internationalism Through Those Depart- ments Which Best Represent Both Nations and Schools,- a Favorable Balance of Administra- tion, Classes and Activities. ORDER OF BOOKS ADMINISTRATION SENIOR CLASS OTHER CLASSES ACTIVITIES THE BUILDERS DAVID ELSASSER PAULINE HERNDON WILLARD HENNEKE BARBARA MONTGOMERY ELAINE PARKS ROBERT MOCK FACULTY ADVISERS LAURA E. McGANN C VAUGHN MclLNAY _ ADMINISTRATION England, As the “Home Office” of the British Empire, Well Represents Tactful and Efficient Administration. EDUCATION CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT American achievement tests were applied in other English speaking countries and that in general American norms in the fundamental elementary subjects were easily surpassed by a majority of the pupils? y Central Europe student riots are caused by the students inferiority complex against their social and economic troubles? German students work at Labor Camps called the Arbeitsdienst, for their requirement ror attending the Universities? . fkfore teachin8 in the Irish Free State prospective teachers must take an examination in the Irish language using the required dialect? In Mexico boys trained to be rural teachers carry on all their activities with their teachers7 Different states in the Union are establishing Regional libraries? Pupils from the University of Kentucky are permitted to study psychology at the Uni- versity of Vienna and receive credit at Kentucky? School at W. U. Y. H. S. ends at 2:50 for those bright pupils? WESTMONT BOARD OF EDUCATION E. ARTHUR JAMES MRS. HARRY HAGER MRS. DAVID C. BOAG J. C. ECKEL FREEMAN F. FULLERTON WILLARD E. ACKLEY, Supervising Principal UPPER-YODER BOARD OF EDUCATION JAMES B. HERSHBERGER LUTHER E. LEHMAN CHARLES W. TILLEY LEWIS I. MILLER ARTHUR RUMMEL THE FACULTY MR. OSCAR BELLES—jovial—humorous. Brilliant mathematician. Clever photographer. Well liked principal and math instructor. Graduate of Harvard. MISS ANNA MARY RAAB—right hand man to Mr. Belles. Performs her many duties with the smoothness of Houdini. All around good sport. MISS MAE FINKELSON—very quiet and very efficient. Mr. Ackley's shadow. Helps to make our office run like clockwork. CAN WE REALIZE? Can we realize that education is not an automatic, spraying-on process? With a good building and excellent teachers, the battle is only begun. Here is youth, not contacting industry in the home as in olden days, but tapped off from the community and pooled here. Can we teachers leaven the mass, or will they conspire to stagnate? Our greatest help is the fervent belief of the community in education. In these sober times only the more responsible are hired and returns are so modest that home-made fun a cultivation of our own intellectual resources—is necessary. Youth is active. The school is not a factory with teachers as workmen, but a community workshop with teachers as foremen. If parents weaken in the least—if they insinuate doubts, or allow dawdling—the morals of the chief educator—the pupil himself—are broken. We must convince ourselves first, and apply the gentle but unyieldingly persistent pressure that is alone effective with growing things. —OSCAR BELLES MISS CANAN MR. HORNER MR. SIEGEL MR. ENGH MISS KANTNER MR. TOMB MISS ESENWEIN MISS LANDIS MISS J. WILLIAMS MISS E. GREER MISS McGANN MISS R. WILLIAMS MISS M. GREER MR. McILNAY MISS WITT MISS GOODWIN MR. OTT MISS WYMAN FACULTY MISS ELSIE CANAN—spends many of her own hours furthering her knowledge. Guides students through scientific mysteries. Must be given credit for one of the most complete laboratories in the state. Phi Beta Kappa from University of Chicago. MR. CARL ENGH—perpetually good-humored. Teaches bookkeeping. Expert coach. Guides teams to famed heights annually. Gains profound respect of all who come in contact with him. Graduate of Ohio Northern University. MISS CATHRYNE ESENWEIN—a regular cut-up when it comes to Yodler articles. Interprets Shakespeare with a zest. An education major at Ohio Wesleyan. Accomplished English instructo?. MISS SARA GOODWIN—gifted with unusual artistry. Willing to share her knowledge. Gives helpful staging suggestions in a delightful way. Graduate of Carnegie Tech. MISS ELIZABETH GREER—Divides her time between the gym. library study-halls, and history classes. Drives a snappy green Ford. Basket ball enthusiast. Alumna of Arnold. MISS MARGARET GREER—the most nearly perfect example of complete intelligence. Talented directoress. Obliging librarian. Charming Lehrerin—(and, we are rather inclined to think, a couturiere extraordinary.) MR. EDMUND HORNER—waves his baton with a distinguished flourish. Usually heard singing above the orchestra. Successfully guided our school to victory in Forensic League. Graduate of Ithaca Conservatory of Music. MISS MARGARET KANTNER—teaches French with an abundance of gestures. Adds that certain something to Freshman English. Spends summers with a tennis racket and the press. Graduate of Oberlin. MISS LYDIA LANDIS—with a pencil as a baton she directs the rapid rhythm of her typists. Supplies each teacher with a competent secretary and personally supervises the work of each. Graduate of Elizabethtown College. MISS LAURA McGANN—her opinion is unanimously accepted. Ready Irish wit. Respects student problems. Enthusiastically guides each individual. Pays due respects to her Alma Mater, Bucknell. MR. VAUGN McILNAY—largely responsible for senior successes. One of the great stars of the faculty teams. Remains blissfully composed while the rain drips through the top of his Buick. Has artistic tendencies in a small way. Graduate of Beckley College. MR. MINTER OTT—never known to lose his temper. First rate chemistry instructor. Knows the art of injecting humor into his subjects. Receives stacks of fan mail daily from loving parents explaining certain mysterious absences. Graduate of Gettysburg College. MR. FRANCIS SIEGEL—assistant coach. Former college grid star. Stresses fair play and sports, manship. Usually wears a blue tie with a green shirt. Alumnus of several schools most recently Pitt. MR. JAMES TOMB—thorough, full of incidents. Broadminded fairness a specialty. His super- vision is the ambition of all student-teachers. An alumnus of Muskingum. MISS JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS—product of Randolph-Macon. Shows her history and math students problems from the right angle. A favorite of students. MISS ROBERTA WILLIAMS—carries the smartest of kerchiefs. One man cheering squad during basket ball season. Performs a sister act to and from school. Latin major at P. C. W. MISS FRANCES WITT—clever costumer. Successfully maintains cafeteria. Taltented dietician. Prepares housewives of tomorrow. Veritable Emily Post. Graduate of Hood. MISS MARY WYMAN—entirely individual. Incessant activity. Musical, helped to produce operetta. Teaches Latin and English and artistically mixes the two. Graduate of the Uni- versity of Vermont. Beatrice May Elizabeth Anderson Freeman Fullerton Walker Owen Harry Allendorfer STUDENT COUNCIL Seated—Left to Right Sara Brickner Sara Lou Daley Garmon Berkley Carolyn Brown Elizabeth Williams Standing—Left to Right Mr. Tomb, Advisor Edward Smith Helen McEldowney David Elsasser Robert McEldowney Mary Edith Crichton Joseph Williams Robert Dannies Laya Wainger Robert Beam The Student Council was able to shake the wrinkles out of a number of its plans and hang them on the line for public inspection. The tattle-tale gray was taken out of all the schemes by the thorough rinsing of the Council when it gave its final consent to any plan. Quite often there was a struggle to decide just what should be done and when. At last the verbal soap suds were washed away and a plan for an Activities Association, a campaign for a more active creed of the school, and a new method for electing the Student Council president, which was in connection with a drive for a more responsible selection of officers in all school organizations, was revealed. The election of the president for next year was most startling. At a meeting in the Auditorium amid a rain of words and a thunder of noises, the nominees were finally elected. These several nominees expanded the school creed and themselves at noon in the gym for several days. This was similar to the campaign of the nominees for president of United States as the meeting in the Auditorium corresponded to a National Convention. A sprinkling of posters designated our attempt to make the creed active. Such suggestions as “What’s yours is not mine,” and “Try the cinder path for runs and not the school halls,” were made. Amid the thunder of applause the Council closed its year. SENIORS In France, the Home of the International Diplomatic Language, We Find An Indefinable Something That Portrays Finish and Polish. THE SENIOR CLASS HAS THE OBLIGATION OF BEING THE PACE-SETTER FOR THE OTHER CLASSES. THIS YEAR WE HAVE TRIED TO FULFILL OUR OBLIGATION AS BEST WE COULD. WE HAVE CHOSEN TO KEEP OUR STANDARDS HIGH: WE HAVE BEEN THE SPONSORS OF SOCIAL GATHERINGS WHICH BROUGHT OUR STUDENT BODY TOGETHER AS ONE SOCIAL GROUP AND ABOLISHED CLIQUES; WE HAVE PRODUCED A PLAY OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY; WE HAVE TRIED TO GIVE THE MOST WHOLE- SOME TYPE OF ENTERTAINMENT AT ALL TIMES. AND THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN THE LESSON OF COOPERATION, WITHOUT WHICH NO GROUP CAN SUCCEED. BUT MOST IM- PORTANT OF ALL WE HAVE THE HAPPY MEMORY OF THE EXPERIENCES WHICH WERE GAINED WHILE WORKING OUT EACH OF OUR PROBLEMS. ROBERT BEAM - authority on mathematics - soldier of fortune—dramatic. Activities Committee—Junior Play—Yodler— “W” Club—Senior Class President. KITTY COLLINS—gaiety—eyes of blue violets Irish freshness—“salute to Spring.” Yodler—Junior Play—Debate—Activities Com' mittee—Girl Reserves—French Club—Senior Class Vice President. WADE ACKLEY—surprise at every moment—mill- tary cadet—Jack Benny—his size fools you! Senior Play—Band—Sizzler's Orchestra—Hi-Y —Senior Class Treasurer. JANE ANDERSON—perfect lady—natural—Yard' ley’s—English tweeds. Girl Reserves—Choral Club—Mixed Glee Club —Biology Club—French Club—Senior Class Secretary. DAVID ELSASSER —Huey Long—cosmopolitan French cafes—Phoenician forcefulness. Senior Play—Biology Club—Yodler - French Club. FREDERICKA BARNETT—forward fantassy— new individuality—happy girl. Girl Reserves — Girls’ Chorus — Yodler— Mixed Glee Club—Biology Club. JAMES ALBERT—direct—courageous—persistent in cooperation—turret tops. Boys’ Club—Basketball. EDNA BEHRNDT—summer promenade—reliant— friendly confidence. Girl Reserves—Biology Club—Girls’ League. DONALD ASHMAN—circus clown—irrepressible —light hearted—spark of righteousness. Senior Play—Band-Biology Club—Orchestra —Mixed Glee Club. LETABETH BENEDICT—condescending air—vi- tality — stolid — Congress-woman Greenaway. Girl Reserves—Senior Play—Girls’ Chorus— Biology Club. CURTIS BARNHART — Arrow Shirt advertise- ment—full dress suit—leading man. Senior Play—Biology Club—Student Council— Mixed Glee Club—Activities Committee Operetta. ELEANOR BERNEY—skyscrapers—modern dance —rhythm of the tango—scintillating. Yodler—Biology Club—Girl Reserves—Girls' Glee Club—Mixed Chorus—French Club— Posters. ROSS BENCHOFF—disarmingly original—double action—thoroughbred. Yodler—“W” Club—French Club—Biology Club. DOROTHY BLIGHT—hesitating and joyous— tricky wisps—perky. Yodler—Mixed Glee Club—Girl Reserves. CARMON BERKLEY—'sang froid'—sporting blood —swift as an Iroquois arrow. Student Council President—Class Officer—Hi-Y —Operetta—“W” Club. CAROLYN BROWN—future social secretary— commanding—bright Scotch plaid. Yodler—Girl Reserves—Dramatic Club—Stud' ent Council Vice President. STEPHEN BEZEK—spinach eater—swinging stride —loud laughter—happy-goducky. Boys’ Club—“W Club—Track. MARY ELLEN CAMPBELL -Southern melodies— sophisticated sweetness—Miss Johnstown. Choral Club—Mixed Glee Club—Biology Club —Girl Reserves—Forensic League. CLARENCE CARBAUGH—Morris chair — quiet personality—authentic birdman. Boys’ Club. AGNES RITA CARROLL—graceful skater—bright chatter—accent on sports. Girl Reserves—Choral Club—Mixed Glee Club. JOHN CHEKONICK—ever ready-well ordered quietude—portrait painter. Boys’ Club—Poster Club. DOROTHY CORNELIUS—supple and lithe- vigorous with health and youth—smooth sailing. Mixed Chorus—Biology Club—French Club— Girl Reserves—Yodler—Girls' Glee Club. MORTON COHEN—alertness—shiny shoes—tailor made—icthyologist. Biology Club—Yodler—Junior Play—“W” Club Class Officer. ISABELLE DEVAUX—operas and concerts—crisp taffeta—utmost sweetness. Yodler—Biology Club—Girls’ Chorus—Orches- tra—Band—Mixed Chorus—Girl Reserves Pre- sident—French Club. ROBERT CRICHTON—bursting speed and action —a Lord and Taylor fashion plate—Harvard. Yodler—Hi-Y—“W” Club—Activities Com- mittee. VIVIAN DUNKLE — Lucien Lelong perfume April showers—May flowers—naive. Orchestra—Mixed Glee Club—Yodler Band —Girl Reserves—Dramatic Club—Choral Club Biology Club. ROBERT DANNIES—Stetson hats—dashing “body by Fisher”—college football. Yodler—Boys’ Club President—Hi-Y—Class Plays—Student Council—“W” Club—French Club. BETTY DUNN—vividness of Vogue’s cover— McClelland Barclay model—typically American. Senior Play—Class Officer—Biology Club- Choral Club — Mixed Chorus — Orchestra — Dramatic Club—Yodler. ROBERT DELOZIER—going places—maestro—“up among them”—sportster. Biology Club—Mixed Glee Club—Operetta Activities Committee. ROSELLA FOUST—demure—prim—virtue of si' lence—confident. Girls' Reserves—Girls’ Chorus—Yodler—Mixed Glee Club. DWIGHT De SHONG—ubiquitous—Bill Tilden's miniature—zips back and forth. Hi-Y—Boys’ Club—Mixed Glee Club—Head Cheer Leader. JANET GEIST—March winds—hustling efficiency —petite cheer leader—smart resorts. Girls’ Glee Club—French Club—Mixed Glee Club—Dramatic Club—Junior Play. JOHN DUTKO—plays safe—latent abilities—un- limited reserves. Boys’ Club. DOROTHY GETTY—a symphony—beauty of sin- cerity—harmonizing talents. Choral Club—Class Officer—Yodler—Mixed Glee Club—Biology Club—Dramatic Club— French Club—Girl Reserves. EVAN HARTLAND—impressive neatness—dis- tinctive saxophone tones. Orchestra—Junior Play—Band—Biology Club —Sizzler’s Orchestra. ANNA MAE HECKER—Dobb’s hats—routined office hours—bright colors. Girl Reserves—Band—Biology Club. WILLARD HENNEKE—Artistic—Eddie Duchin's technique—“top talent”—grand. Orchestra—Yodler—Class Plays—Biology Club —Sizzler's Orchestra—Activities Committee. PAULINE HERNDON—thrill of “first night” curtains rising—Bohemian villages. Girl Reserves—Choral Club—Mixed Glee Club —Class Officer—Yodler—Play Manager—Sizz- ler's Orchestra—Posters. FOREST JOHNS—“no let up”—fair play—mech' anical man. Band—Stage Hand—Boys’ Club. RENA HOFFMAN—pleasant—delicate features— definition of truth—gay music. Glee Club—Girls’ League—Orchestra. DWIGHT KAUFMAN—wordly wise—perpetual smile—potential energy—endurance. Boys’ Club—Commercial Department Play. ELDA MAE HUNT—modernity—tapping heels— knock out—fun. Girls’ Chorus—Yodler—Mixed Glee Club— Biology Club. PETER KOSANOVICH—rugged—sturdy structure —trophy—widely heralded. Boys' Club—Biology Club—“W” Club. BETTIJANE KAMMER — spritely — informal — bubbling with nonsense—Irvin Cobb’s humor. Girl Reserves—Glee Club—Operetta. HARRY MARSHALL—Irish Sweep Stakes—let loose—wiry—practical joker. Boys’ Club—Track—Stage Hand. ANNIE KNEPPER—personified ambition—quietly attentive—open minded. Girl Reserves Mixed Glee Club. DUNCAN MAY—“catches on —summer camps— squareness—quiet. Boys’ Club—Biology Club—Orchestra. WALENE KYLER—predominantly correct—cooking school—warmth—practical. Mixed Glee Club—Girl Reserves. DONALD McKELVEY—easy going—carefree— treble notes. Orchestra—Boys’ Club—Band—Biology Club. DOROTHY LECKEY—silhouette—shining example —Pollyanna Jr.—outdoor girl. Girl Reserves—Choral Club—Girls' League President—Student Council—Biology Club. ROBERT MOCK—business man—Mr. Schwab’s protege—exhilirating vitality—flashes. French Club—Biology Club—Stage Manager— Yodler—Boys’ Club. RUTH LENDEL—highly responsible—pastel shades Girls' League—Girl Reserves. DON MEYERS—steadfast—alert—congenial—wise leisure. Biology Club—Glee Club—Mixed Glee Club. JANET LEWIS—“fall leaves’’—dead give-away— exhuberant—giggles. Girl Reserves—Choral Club—Mixed Glee Club —Yodler. EDWARD PETRICK—majestic manners—acceler- ating power—army life. Biology Club—Boys’ Club. ELIZABETH LIVINGSTON—elusive—pert—black Ford—modern one. Choral Club—Mixed Glee Club—Girl Reserves Yodler. PAUL SCHWAB—strong foundations—climbing up —awards. Boys’ Club—HLY—“W” Club. BETTY JANE LOHR—Eleanor Holmes—picnics— burning campfires—trim. Girls Reserves—Yodler—Biology Club—Dra matic Club—Senior Play—French Club. WILLIAM SCHNECK—athletic—triumphs—genu' ine contributions—muscles. HLY — Boys’ Club — Student Council — “W Club—Junior Play—Operetta. KATHRYN McCAULIFF—lofty ideals—soaring- direct paths—“fit'in.” Girl Reserves—Band—Orchestra—Girls Chorus —Mixed Glee Club—Class Officer Yodler. WILBUR SHOMO—athletics—bums up energy— fly away—audacious. Yodler—Boys’ Club—Operetta—Class Officer -“W” Club. ROBERTA McINTYRE—sentimental—Easter pa- rade—breezes—musical echoes. Biology Club—Debate—Girls’ Chorus—Drama- tic Club—Orchestra—Class Officer—Junior Play —Glee Club. EDWARD SMITH—spontaneous knows all the answers—crooner. Junior Play — Hi-Y Biology Club Student Council—“W” Club. BARBARA MONTGOMERY—gowns by Adrian —chic sport clothes—designs—Paris. Girl Reserves—Choral Club—Orchestra—Yod- ler—Band—Biology Club—French Club. LARRY SMITH—“the man of the hour’’—gallantly collegiate—open roadster. Orchestra—Band—Hi-Y—Boys’ Club—Biology Club—Activities Committee. ELAINE PARKS—“first crispness of fall blowing into town”—does things in a big way—dis' tinctive. Debate — Girl Reserves — Commercial Play — Girls’ League Program Chairman. WILLIAM STATLER—lifeguard on a southern beach—swagger air—last word. Hi'Y President—“W” Club—Junior Play— Band—Yodler—Class Officer. MARY CATHERINE REPP—available aid—“up to date”—amiable smiles. Girl Reserves—Orchestra—Girls’ Chorus—Bio- logy Club. WILLIAM STITT — modern lingo — hurricane — straight shots—champion. Class Officer—Senior Play—Boys’ Club—“W” Club. EDNA RINGLER—crowned with sweet simplicity —deep consideration. Girl Reserves—Biology Club—French Club. WALTER STREILEIN—pace setter-exciting mo- ments—chuckle. “W” Club—Operetta—Boys’ Club. ELIZABETH RODGERS—Schiaparelli’s debutante smartness—sparkling crystal—Chesterfield ads. Junior Play—Girl Reserves—Dramatic Club— French Club—Biology Club—Glee Club. LOUIS SUTO—Adolph Menjou—Turkish cigaret- tes—indifference. Glee Club—French Club—Boys’ Club. HAZEL RUMMEL -loquacious—unbelievable sim- plicity—unchanging loyalty. Choral Club—Girl Reserves—Mixed Glee Club —Biology Club. STEPHEN TIFFANY—keenly valued—reliant— accurate—illuminated. Stage Manager—Boys’ Club—Biology Club. RUTHALENE SHAFFER adaptable centered perfection—first exhilaration—zest. Girl Reserves—Yodler—Band—Biology Club— French Club. RICHARD TOMB—free ’n easy—dude ranch— strolling—corking. Operetta—Band—Hi'Y—J unior Play—Cheer' ing Manager. DOROTHY SOBDITCH—airline hostess—steadi' ness—whole hearted enthusiasm. Girl Reserves Girls’ Chorus — Orchestra - Mixed Glee Club—Biology Club. PETER WHITE Walt Disney handicraft—crash- ing—dashing six footer—Pierre Blanc. “W Club—Junior Play—French Club—Biology Club—Mixed Chorus. MARIE VICKROY—eccentric—clever creations personal regard—modernistic. Dramatic Club—Glee Club—Operetta. JOSEPH WILLIAMS—“marches to the top —quick comebacks—front rank. Hi Y—Student Council—Mixed Glee Club— Yodler—Biology Club—“W Club—French Club. KATHRYN WATKINS—burnished gold hair- airy—silvery voice—dazzling. Girl Reserves—Choral Club—Mixed Glee Club —Junior Play—Biology Club—Forensic League —Operetta—French Club. ROBERT WITKOSKY—“good stuff —rising-flow' ing cheerfulness—ease. Boys' Club—Interclass Basketball. SUSAN WOOD—color variety—genial—cheery— steadfastness—delight. Girls’Chorus—Commercial Play—Girl Reserves. RICHARD YINGLING—groomed—hearty respon- sibility—“the knowing know.” Hi'Y—Band—Orchestra—Boys’ Club—Activi' ties Committee. RUSSEL YOST—temperamental -scientific—camera angling—subtle remarks. Orchestra—Yodler—German Band—Class Offi' cer—Band—Biology Club—Class Plays—Sizz- ler's Orchestra. ARTHUR ZIMMER husky contender varsity perpetual glories. Boys' Club—Operetta—“W” Club—Hi'Y. HENRY WOLF strolls in the woods—dogs—truck- ing—obliging. Mixed Chorus—Boys' Glee Club—Junior Play —Biology Club—Assistant Football Manager— Track. JOHN MARDIS—“smoothie” -Fred Astaire danc- ing technique—swathness. Junior Play—Hi-Y—Operetta—Biology Club— French Club. BACKWARD AND FORWARD With four years of secondary education behind us, we seniors have accom- plished much more than the mere learning of facts which is all too often attributed to the process of formal education. We have acquired a significant cultural background about which we hope to be able to build for ourselves balanced lives. The acquiring of this background came in two phases: from association with people through participation in extra-curricular activities; and from the class rooms, through the study of our historical, literary, and scientific progress. The association with our schoolmates taught us how to cooperate, how to be good leaders, and also how important it is to be good followers. We learned and liked the tradition of parliamentary law which was practiced in our several clubs; we appreciated the opportunities offered us to learn and master the playing of musical instruments, to develop the voice, to accomplish the art of drawing, and to have a chance to express ourselves through the means of self government. This is what school activities gave to us; the classroom did no less. Our teachers tirelessly told us of wonders of science: what effect they have on our every day lives, the how and why of nature’s gifts, and what scientists hope to do in the future. These lessons with their formulas and frogs were most practical, but not without a cultural value. They challenged our thought and helped many of us choose one of its various phases as our life’s work. BACKWARD AND FORWARD Social sciences played their part in our educational growth also. From the stirring pages of our country's history we received the challenge to preserve the freedom that we have, to work honestly as good citizens in order that we too may play a part in the preserving of our national happiness, no matter how infini- tesimal. Another challenge issued forth from the study of Problems of Democracy. We were taught to be aware of problems that face us today, both as a nation and as individuals. We learned the value of thoughtful analysis of problems rather than the waste of quick conclusions. Above all we have learned the lesson of tolerance of others’ views and other opinions. The English courses also have covered a wide territory in our process of education. In English classes we have learned the proper use of the English language, we have studied famous classics with an invaluable result, and most of all we have sensed out our background, our traditions, even to the determina' tion of which English characteristics and trends are of Anglo-Saxon origin and which originated in Rome. Only this realization of our past can show us what responsibilities each of us must face in the future. But what can we expect of the future? What has it in store for us? Today, for every person, the future is uncertain; but it will be much more uncertain if we do not continue to prepare ourselves for it. GETS NEWS FIRST AND RIGHT ' fhe Profit WHETHER REPORT BRITE AND FARE Copyright Senior Class 6? Company May 20, 1945 NOTORIOUS CRIMINALS APPREHENDED LOCAL TEACHERS TO ATTEND ANNUAL INSTITUTE Ring Leaders of Ghost Gang Nabbed in Prospect BY GUM Dick Smokey Tomb and Paul Dutch Schwab, for many years the terrors of the under- world, were cleverly trapped by Federal Agents yesterday morning while the two were peace- fully sipping their breakfast coffee in Dunk May's Coffee Shop, at 510 Iron Street, in Prospect. Weary after the two months' chase. Patrol- man William Xathier Schneck told reporters that he and his two right hand men. Forest Johns and Steve Tiffany would resume their duties as police officers in giving protection to the citizens of Johnstown in the future. Crime doesn't pay! ------o------ ELSASSER ACQUITTED OF SWINDLING CHARGE Jury Returns Verdict After Two Hours Deliberation BY GOLLY Lawyer Lawrence Hubert Smith was victo- rious over District Attorney Wilbur Shomo in his case in the defense of David Nelson El- sasser, former Mayor of Johnstown, and three times candidate for senatorship. A jury of twelve worthy citizens, after two hours of con- stant debating, returned the verdict of not guilty. Those comprising the jury were: Misses Anna Mae Hecker, Rena Hoffman, Dorothy Leckey, stenographers: Miss Rosella Foust, Air Hostess for the R. Mock Lines; Miss Jane Anderson, Nurse in the Benedict Training School; Misses Elda Mae Hunt and Ruth Lendel, teachers; Mr. Donald Meyers, architect; Mr. John Dutko, Soda-jerker in Kitty McCaul- liff's Sugar Bowl; Rev. Edward Petrick, Min- ister; Mr. Harry Marshall, salesman for the Rubber Corkscrew Company, of which Miss Edna Behrndt has lately become heiress; Mr. Donald McKelvey, undertaker. Judge Yingling's next case will be concerning the right ownership of the Statler millions, which may go to his ward, Vivian Dunkle. BY GEORGE Misses Hazel Rummel, Walene Kyler, and Ruthalene Shaffer, grade school teachers, and Misses Janet Lewis, Eleanor Berney and Annie Knepper, Dental Hygienists, will attend the Annual Teachers' Institute next week. The speaker for the first day will be Mr. Edward Lee Smith, a representative of the Hot-Shot In surance Company. Have a good time, girls! -----o------ Y. W. C. A. CAMP TO OPEN IN JUNE BY GOSH Wanted—Girls who love the great out-of doors, the smell of the pines, and the sky of canvas, to camp under the able guidance of the Directors of Camp-B-Did, Misses Carolyn Brown and Betty Jane Lohr, as soon as necessary preparations are made by the forestry reserve, of which Mr. Henry Wolf and James Albert have control here. -----o------ STITT'S CASINO-TONIGHT On The Roof Garden Joe Williams and his Hotel Plaza Band, featuring Dottie Blight, tap dancer, and Freddie Barnett, blues singer. Admission $3.35 a couple. —o-------- USED CARS All models, all makes, all prices—all wrecks. Call 1234 Suto and Crichton -------o------ Watch for next week's edition, containing a short novel, “Adventure, by Wade Ackley; true life story of Walter Streilein, newsreel cameraman. GETS NEWS FIRST ----AND RIGHT The Profit WHETHER REPORT BRITE AND FARE Copyright Senior Class fe? Company May 20, 1945 THROUGH THE KEYHOLE BY JOVE Mr. William Chaplin, Jr., wealthy steel magnet, accompanied by his private secretary, Miss Mabel Battell, is enjoying the ooxy ozone of the Dwight Kauffman Plantation of sunny “Jawgia. Gowns, gowns, gowns—amid the ahs and ohs of the style lovers the Rodgers-Campbel Style Shop will stun the public with their newest creations of shimmery hose, a new French discovery. The place, the Palisades of the Waldorf Astoria, the time, Monday to Saturday, one o'clock to four o’clock. The models—nuf sed. Gowns, gowns. Mr. Robert Dannies will soon be in Bermuda to offer his financial support for a new chemical composition discovered by a trio of scientists, Miss Dorothy Sobditch, Mr. Russell Yost, and Mr. Morton Cohen. The preparation has been extracted from the juice of the Bermuda onion, and will be used as a cure for Halitosis —they know their onions. Misses Barbara Montgomery and Pauline Herndon who have been studying art in a Parisian studio will return next week with Mr. Willard Henneke who has been studying sculpturing under two famous German pro- fessors, Herr Comb and Herr Ribbon, they “art to be good. ------o------ GIRL FLYERS CHEAT DEATH Test Flight Proves Nearly Fatal for Aviatrixes BY JIMINY “The third time's the charm did not hold true for Miss Janet Geist and Miss Agnes Carroll who are making desperate efforts to prime their ship, Lady Luck for their coming Mexico City to Hong Kong hop. Both are eager to try again, but Mr. Peter Kasonovich, designer and constructor of the plane refuses to rebuild “Lady Luck” again. Hong Kong residents, according to Miss Elaine Parks, news correspondent for The Profit, are in a state of frenzy, and are constantly on the alert for the purr of the motor—so they can hide. SPORT SLANTS BY HECK RACING—Johnny “Flash Mardis, king of the Indianapolis speedway, burned up the sands of Dayton Beach yesterday at the rate of 394.26 m.p.h. Curt “Greasy Barnhart, mechanic, says that Mardis will break 400 in his “Hup by Spring—if he’s alive. FOOTBALL—“Pop Berkley and Autzie Zimmer, veterans of the gridiron, brought home the bacon again for the Chicago Bears, when the Bears shellaced the Pitt Panthers 28-0 yesterday at Pitt. The two together scored the teams’ total 28 points. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN—Six-day bike race, starting tonight at eight, featuring “Peanut” Deshong, defending champion, The Mite of the Bike”—“a thrill with every spill.” Admission, $1.50. -----o----- CINEMA THEATRE SHATTERED HEARTS—starring Betty Dunn and Peter White, assisted by Marie Vickroy and Evan Hartland. Kitty S. Collins’ great novel brought to the screen by Robert Delozier, Jr., Five Stars”— says Dot Cornelius, critic for Liberty. Added Features—Travelogue, “In Africa,” featuring the exploits of Bob Beam, soldier of fortune. Note—No whistling, stomping of feet, or peanut shucking aloud. Manager, John Checknoick -------o------ RADIO HIGHLIGHTS 7:00—Bed-time stories, Bettijane Kammer. 8:00—Comedian, Don Ashman. 8:30—Piano Recital, Misses Getty, Deveaux, and McIntyre. 9:00—“Our Present International Conditions. Speakers: Eugene Reik, from the Army, Steven Bezek, Navy, and Ross Benshoff, Socialist. 9:30—Metropolitan Opera, Miss Kathryn Wat- kins, Soloist. THE CLASS OF 1925 Instead of doing my work I was idly turning the pages of the year book of the Class of 1925. Thirty-three young men and women had been graduated ten years ago. Each one had had a certain goal in view. Ten years later I was able to determine the changes which had occurred in their lives. “TIME MARCHES ON” Their work and plans had undergone as many alterations in most cases as their manner of dress or the arrangement of their hair. “THE BEST OF PROPHECIES GO ASTRAY” Prophecies were made by their class just as we make prophecies today. It is yet to be seen what the result of ours will be, but I can easily see the fulfill- ment of many of the plans made ten years ago. Carl Arendt—He was to be the leader of the Metropolitan Opera Or- chestra, New York City. Of course, the first two letters in optical are the same as the first two in opera, if that means anything. He is an optician, specializing in gold work and rimless spectacle mounting, employed by the White Haines Optical Company. It isn’t New York City but Detroit, Michigan. One of the men who said, “I do.” Rose Callet—The President of Gimbel’s Department Store. She is not the president, but more than likely is one of the customers of the Philadelphia store buying hubby, Albert Leschner, his birthday gift. She is a very happy housewife and what is the President of Gimbel’s Department Store compared to the position she enjoys? Kenneth Bidelman—changed his mind and decided to do his part in putting down crime and is a detective on the Johnstown Police Force instead of being a world famous athlete. I guess his athletic training is of value to him in his present position of chasing criminals. Said “I do” to a maiden fair. Who could resist an athletic hero? Jane Clark—is not running a tea room but is serving tea to her husband, Stanley M. Woodhead, and is teaching others to serve tea as teacher of Home Economics in the Dover High School, Dover, Delaware. Although she did not plan to teach after attending Drexel Institute and upon graduation from Penn State, she has been teaching ever since. Thomas Jose—supposed to be director of Y. M. C. A. work but instead of helping young men to grow, he is helping trees. He is employed as a foreman by the Davey Tree Expert Company. Thomas left the home town and is now living at Lockwood, Ohio, with his wife and family. THE CLASS OF 1925 Emma May Jones—We are still waiting for the article on “Science of Latest Machines.” The work she has done is far more important, attended Junior Pitt, secretary to principal of W. U. Y. H. S., and is happily married to Clarence L. Ostheim, a draftsman in the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Is now making her home in Buffalo, New York. Harvey Marley—another world famous athlete who changed his mind and is now employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company in their Operating De- partment. He is at home and is President of the Southmont Fire Company. Climbing ladders should not be hard after the athletic experience he has had. Janet Cook—does not own an exclusive fur shop but no doubt patronizes one. What girl could resist a fur coat? Is a graduate of National Park Seminary and may be found at home in Westmont. Louise Cook—is also a graduate of National Park Seminary and is home with her sister. Her time is spent in riding in which she has made a name for herself, instead of the quiet of running a tea shop. William Woods—decided to become a doctor instead of Lieutenant-in' Chief of the'police force. He attended W. 6? J. and Jefferson Hospital, Phila' delphia and is now an interne at the Windber Hospital. I guess, “Big Bad Bill is a Sweet William now” after hearing the strains of “The Wedding March” when married to Catherine Lang of Swarthmore. Margaret Sutton—Her name is not above a large theatre and she is not starring in her new play, but she is taking part in the great play of Education. Graduated from Lock Haven State Teachers College and is teaching at Franklin Borough. It is true that she would meet with success in every undertaking although her prophecy was not fulfilled. William Seitz—also a world famous athlete. He is still putting his athletic ability to good use by being a member of the Alumni Basketball Team. He is employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company and is still at home. Freda Glosser—is not one of the leading lawyers in New York but devotes her time to club work, travel, and occasionally works in “Glossers.” She is still at home but is going to Europe. John Metzner—decided to follow in the foosteps of his father and entered the life insurance business. Instead of being manager of the sales department of that new firm, he is a manager for the New York Life Insurance Company, Pitts- burgh. He graduated from Pennsylvania State College and is not married. Robert Williams—was enrolled in the army for several years but is no longer holding that connection. He is now married to Florence Findley and they have a baby boy, Ralph. They are living in Johnstown. Nevertheless, he changed his mind as he is not an engineer. THE CLASS OF 1925 Thomas Jones—is not a leading professor in the field of science but is uv terested in finance. His work in the financial field proves he is a “hard worker.” “PROPHECIES DETOURED FROM THE MAIN HIGHWAY Rose Finkelson—was secretary for Miss Tredennick of Tioga Street School instead of Mrs. Vanderbilt. She gave up office work to become the happy, blushing bride of William Luddeke, a successful business man of Cumber' land, Md. John Gobin—played in various orchestras during his first five years in New York and therefore did not immediately discard the orchestra plan. He attended Ohio Northern University and married Pauline Main, also a student there. He and his wife and three boys, the youngest a redhead, live in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. He is vault custodian for the trust department of the Bank of Manhattan Company. His chief work after hours is with his radio station. John certainly does take life as it comes and enjoys it. Blanche Hite—is not the world champion typist but is busily typing for Attorney Ernest F. Walker as his private secretary. She is still interested in commercial work and has had experience in court work. Also interested in a certain attorney of this city who is a former graduate of W.-U. Y. H. S. Everett James—is prominent in Westmont Baseball League although he is not a world famous athlete; his is a local one. He is employed by the Associated Gas and Electric Company. Married to Sarah Engelhardt graduate of W.-U. Y. H. S. of the class of 1926 and they have one son, Fritz. Louise Sheridan—followed her choice, the medical profession, graduating from Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, where she held a supervisory position until she met and was persuaded to say “Yes” to Eugene Best. They have one child, Patsy, and their home is in St. Louis, Missouri. John Northwood—is employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company and though he is not an engineer, he has had connection with steel. Attended W. 6f J. and is now married and lives at Sparrows Point, Maryland. Dorothy Stenger—the little girl who was to be a professor of Dickinson College. Although she is not a member of the faculty she was a student there. Also attended the University of Michigan. Said, “I do” to Reginald Gaylord and they are living in Kansas City, Missouri. The class writeup, “Dickinson to take up the study of languages” was more correct than the class prophecy. Florence Stutzman—“Going to Juniata College to prepare to become a teacher,”—again the class writeup was true to form when the class prophecy failed. Her teaching, however, may have led to her becoming editor-in-chief of the Atlantic Monthly but she gave up teaching to marry Ben Coll, a Tribune Reporter and a graduate of the class of 1926. They live in Moxham and have one daughter, Janyce. THE CLASS OF 1925 ‘WHEN IN DOUBT SAY NOTHING” I am in doubt but I think I should say something. Although I am not sure as to exactly where these people are and what they are doing, I have some ideas, so I will say something. Clifford Gay—I do not think is a world famous athlete or I would have heard of him and therefore I would know where he is. He was a son of the South and the last heard of him was that he went back to Georgia, thus depriving us of his melodious voice and fiery spirit. Eliza Johns—“a good nurse is her ambition. As she was in training, no doubt she has fulfilled her ambition although she was not an assistant to Louise Sheridan. John Grazier—the other half of the Gobin'Grazier Hoot Owls Orchestra which is not playing. He graduated from Schuylkill College. It is said he was engaged in business at Reading, Pennsylvania, but, on the other hand, he is sup posed to be living in Laureldale, Pennsylvania. Ruth Levin—Her family moved to Newark, New Jersey, some years ago. She is married and may or may not be Vice President of Gimble s Department Store. “HIS PROPHECY CAME TRUE Dean McGahan—is not only a “regular fellow” but evidently does not change his mind. He is an engineer! He studied Electrical Engineering at Ohio Northern University and is employed in the Motor Test Department of Westing' house Electric Manufacturing Company at East Pittsburgh. Maude McKinley is his wife and they have one son, Jackie. They now call East McKeesport home. “THEY STILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS Albert Baker Lena Horton Kenneth Fisher T. D. Williams IN MEMORIAM Miss Elizabeth H. Blair, Ph.D. FIRST TEACHER OF ENGLISH Westmont'Upper Yoder High School 1917T921 SNAPS! Halfback Zimmer caught off guard for once. Did “Jake” send him? Smiling, but that was before he became Frosh. With that hair you’d know he played the piano. H.T.R. Hard to razz. Nature’s good for an alto voice. How to acquire a tan! “Look, a man’s following us!” All alone. Hey—where's that hot dog. And where’s my plate holder. “See that blond. Well Hey Pete! You did zip it. With that background you’d think she played the sax. C.O.D. from Torrence. Oh! There’s Mary Jane Novotney’s hot dog. CLASSES INDIA India, Where thfe Most Marked Social Class System in the World Exists, Is Expressive of theAncientTradition oftheClass. CLASS OFFICERS 1934-35 JUNIOR WALKER OWEN—President EDWARD McGOVERN Vice President BETTYROSE STAMBACH—Secretary PAUL REINHOLTZ- -Treasurer SOPHOMORE HELEN McELDOWNEY—President ROBERT MERCER—Vice President MARY JANE NOVOTNEY—Secretary CHARLES CROUSE- -Treasurer FRESHMAN SARA LOU DALEY President HELEN MALEY—Vice President SARA JANE WATERS—Secretary ROBERT BARNHART -Treasurer First Row (Left to Right)-—Henrietta Sheesley, Lillian Little, Ruth Hand, Frances Thomas, Velma Sager, Barbara Henderson, Elizabeth Boyle, Annette Metzner, Louisa Claflin. Second Row (Left to Right)—Mary Miller, Marjorie Evans, Caroline Krieger, Thelma Price, Lucille Wainger, Betty Williams, Jeanette Neafach, Betty Reese, Natalie Augustine. Third Row (Left to Right)—Eileen Shanahan, Dorothy Bowser, Laura Kuntz, Jane Conrad, Patricia Waters, Claire Hess, Betty Conrad, Catherine Evans, Anne Moore, Gertrude Hunter. Fourth Row (Lept to Right)—Rose Marie Reddinger, Hazel Shaw, Rita Jean Barnhart, Ella Mae Russell, Charlotte Kennedy, Lillian Popovich, Dorothy Croyle, LoEUa Berkey, Violet Martin. Violet Mishler, Frieda Bromund. Fipth Row (Left to Richt)—Jane Fox, Sara Miller, Mary Jane McCaulitf, Mary Kocis, Millicent Hecker, Lois Peterson, Genevieve Rinehart, Mary Louise Head, Pauline Bowman, Betty- rose Stambach, Janet Trefts, Dorothy Yanker. JUNIOR ACTIVITIES The Juniors showed their superior intelligence and good taste in their activities this year, and especially in their first official act, the choosing of their class officers. Walker Owen, the young gentleman who had guided them through their year as Freshmen was given the more difficult task of being president again in his Junior year; Edward McGovern, competent classmate, was ready to act at any time as vice president; Paul Reinholtz was intrusted with all pecuniary matters; and the ever smiling Bettyrose Stambaugh was secretary. These people were to guide the Class of 1936 and, with the cooperation for which they are famous, the class members responded beautifully. They showed social consciousness and business ability in their Thanksgiving Dance, they enter- tained the entire school with a hobby show which will not soon be forgotten, they established a standard ring, they entertained with three unusual one-act plays, and to top all previous successes they gave such an enjoyable Junior-Senior Prom that all Seniors are sorry to leave. Thus ended the brilliant year of one Junior Class which will make a splendid Senior Class for 1936. JUNIOR BOYS First Row (Lept to Right)—Merle Woods, Barnett Bowser, Harry Pierce, Walker Owen, SheldonjRingler, Edward McGovern, Frank Mardis. Second Row (Lept to Right)—Robert McEldowney, Robert Adams, Harold Reinholtz, George Panzik, William Gillin, Donald Craig, Robert Druckenmiller, Harry Allendorfer. Third Row (Lept to Right)-—William Feldt, Arthur Ellis, Joseph Sambor, James Ogle, James Brickner, Percy Hershberger, Dean Engh, Donald Brant, Nick Dutko. Fourth Row (Lept to Right)—William Robinson, John Grove, Paul Reinholtz, Harry Mishler, William Carroll, Ray Helsel, Robert Wagner, John Cohick. SOPHOMORE GIRLS First Row (Left to Right)—Dorothy Bulick, Julia Matejko, Janet Fornwalt, Shirley Patterson, Miriam Alt, Mary Zubal, Wilma Petrick, Marie Arendt, Mildred Weigle. Second Row (Left to Right)—Elizabeth Thomas, Helen McEldowney, Olene Stiffler, Arbutus Price, Betty Feathers, Mary Jane McKeever, Olga Yarotsky, Betty Brown, Gay Miller, Lerly Little, Helen Kerr. Third Row (Left to Right)—Mary Edith Crichton, Pauline Dowdell, Thora Foust, Beatrice May, Dolly Thomas, Gertrude Shaffer, Betty Mason, Evelyn Alwine, Joan Maiorana, Anna May Gilbert, Helen Heinze, Betty Neafach, Evelyn Witkosky. Fourth Row (Left to Right)—Mary Jane Novotney, Jane Blough, Naomi Beam, Kathryn Thomas, Fern Rogers, Christine Shanahan, Anna Ferg, Jane Kintner, Betty Succop, Edna Fite, Nancy Cohoe. SOPHOMORE BOOK TRAIL Standing in the back of the auditorium I can barely see shadowy figures hustling from one place to another on the stage. It is an early morning in No- vember and the Sophomores are busily preparing last minute details for the annual celebration of National Book Week. Since the theme of this year’s anni- versary is the Appalachian Trail, a great deal of supervision is required and is admirably handled by the president of the class, Helen McEldowney. Mary Edith Crichton may be seen amidst stacks of pamphlets which she is attempting to fold in Room 204, now to be known as Massachusetts. Clarence Tiffany presents a humorous spectacle in the role of James Whittier’s “Barefoot Boy,” while in the next room, Connecticut, we find two black-faced pickanninnies playing in front of a swaying “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” A miniature Annapolis may be found in Maryland with inky blue water surrounding the naval buildings. A colorful plaque, the state seal of Pennsylvania, fashioned by Freeman Fullerton, decorates a table in the library. I just collided with a queer pair, Jack Reid flounting in a Puritan costume, and Tommy Rodgers disguised as an Indian. They had been stealthy in their prowls through the halls in order not to be seen by the awaiting pupils and are so well trained in looking behind them that they evidently can’t see in front. Bob Mercer, vice president, Charles Crouse, treasurer, and Mary Jane Novotney, secretary, are beginning to round up the guides to take the classes down the trail, so I shall step forward with my class and follow the trail in search for further fantasys. SOPHOMORE BOYS First Row (Left to Right)—Sammy Nolan, Virgil Eicher, Norman Hartland, Cletus Petchar, Charles Cook, Herman Feldt, David Greenberg, Jack Reed. Second Row (Left to Right)—Austin Hopp, Herman Streilein, Daniel McGovern, Charles Price, Joseph Rodstien, Harry Rodgers, Robert Harley, Earl Davis, Freeman Fullerton. Third Row (Left to Right)—Julius Little, Thomas Reil, Charles Crouse, Harry Treden- nick, Seibert Mayer, Robert Fesko, Charles Stock, Robert Hoerle, Edgar Giles. Fourth Row (Left to Right)—William Trindle, Norman Kaufman, James Brant, Elmer Rhodes, Fred Gilmour, Robert Mercer, Arthur Allendorfer, Kline Stutzman, James George. Fifth Row (Left to Right)—Tilford Miller, Andrew Mezak, Raymond Spuhler, William Maclsaac, Andrew Bezek, George Ling, Paul Lentz, Robert Butler. FRESHMEN GIRLS First Row (Left to Right)—Mary Estelle Gilroy, Sara Jane Waters, Dorothy Potter, Dorothy Rosenberger, Doris Georg, Bernadine Sobditch, Leah Rodstien, Sara Lou Daley, Sara Jane Brickner, Margaret Koontz, Grace Tilley, Florence Knuff, Gertrude Keim, Viola Jeffers, Roberta Berkey, Elizabeth Green. Second Row (Left to Right)—Beulla Horner, Dorothy Pickovsky, Ethel Moore, Ruby Campbell, Jeanne Ann Evans, Helen Maley, Rosina Kelly, Lois Moore, Betty Myers, Evelyn Yutzey, Anne Gardner, Garnette Potter, Dorothy Kerrigan, Marian Pletchar. Third Row (Left to Right)—Dorothy Lou Roberts, Mary Margaret Ellis, Concetta Maiorana, Geraldine Keafer, Helen Lane, Hazel Hunt, Alta Momberger, Jane Mahaffey, Mary Petrick, Ruth Rankin, Laureen Rosa, Irene Weimer, Marylyn Griffith, Margaret Benschoff. Fourth Row (Left to Right)—Betty Hershberger, Elizabeth Dutko, Elizabeth Anderson, Margaret Mills, Betty Lou Reinbolt, Rita Finkelstein, Ruth Glosser, Dorothy Mulhollen, Sara Jane Hershberger, Dorothy Potter, Winifred Stiffler. FRESHMEN CLASS On September 18, A. D. 1934, a momentous meeting was called for the purpose of nominating officers to function in behalf of the Freshman Class. The secrecy displayed concerning the nominations would lead one to believe it was the upstart of a KuKlux Klan or Communistic organization. Several days after the nomination the nominees were announced and that morning all fortunates or possible unfortunates were conducted to the various Freshman Home Rooms and required to make certain announcements as to what they would do if elected. Oh! What a thrill! It was a new experience to the “Freshies” of the Westmont' Upper Yoder High School. Next came the election which was followed by the suspense that always succeeds an election to those in any way connected with it. At last the first edition of the Yodler! All now is revealed. The Westmont- Upper Yoder paper showed that Sara Lou Daley, who is well known for her trait of leadership, was to be our freshman president, and that Helen Maley was to act as vice president. Joking, hilarious, humorous, are only a few characteristics of this individual. Robert Barnhart, our one gentleman officer and a trombone. player in our Band, was to fill the office of treasurer. Lastly, Jane Waters was to function as secretary. May they all execute their positions faithfully. Well, enough for the election. Entering the gym on the morning of our Freshman Class meeting, I was greeted by the scene of Sara Lou trying to keep order. That is a hard thing to do especially with Freshman. In the one corner of the room were the three teachers ready to offer any assistance that was necessary. When the president asked for discussion on the amount to be collected for dues the opinion of most was that it should be ten cents a month. However, this did not influence a certain gentleman present at this gathering. You know there are caddies on golf courses, but also Caddys with ideas of their own especially on the question that was being dis' cussed. Despite the protests of this person ten copper pennies a month per person was finally decided upon. There is little doubt that the Caddy in question was correct in making this suggestion, for at the rate the dues have been flowing into the treasury, it seems likely that we may be compelled to make a loan from one of the government relief agencies. FRESHMEN BOYS First Row (Left to Right)—Charles Emeigh, Edward Leckey, Joseph Nagy, John Maydak, Eugene Suto, Walter Hunt, Ralph Neatour, Elwood Ailes, Jack Blight, Stephen Balog, Wayne Thomas, Harry Reddy, Dwight Davis, David Segel, Paul Wenderoth. Sf.cond Row (Left to Right)—Thomas Reiser, Wilbur Mishler, Joseph Evans, Russel Griffith, Robert Barnhart, Jack Montgomery, Russel Follmar, Clyde Stock, William Stombaugh, Fred Albert, James Woods, Carrol Anderson, T. D. Williams, George Kohan, Harold Mattern, Third Row (Left to Right)—James Maley, Earl Hammer, Robert Rhodes, William Hays. Ted Boyer, Robert Peirce, Lloyd Yost, Alan Jones, James Caddy, Charles Suppes, Paul Beam, Robert Morwery, Edwin Hale, Philip Vickroy. Fourth Row (Left to Right)—Jack McConaughy, Sanford Blough, Paul Carbaugh, Donald Gillen, Ralph Schneck, Jack Veil, Clyde Barnhart, Allen Alter, James Reese, Ralph Mishler, Lloyd Root, Jack Lewis, Howard Ideson, Clarence Tiffany, Jack Walters. SNAPS! (Tsk tsk, is my face read) Conspirator number 2.314. California, here I come! What four well dressed women probably won’t wear next summer in Miami. Pull in the anchor, Johnny. Wie geht's Ihnen, Herr Jahn? Mr. X (alias Beam) brings down a neat pass. Three times National Square-dancer. O-o-o-o-o you nawsty man. Explanation of food shortage in W. U. Y. H.S. Aw, wot the? ! ! ! You can’t fool me—I’m too dumb. P. G. and P. J. Get a slant at the best pair of shoulders at school. Famous operetta star re- turns from Europe! ACTIVITIES Germany Maintains An Even Balance of Mind and Body by Numerous Athletic and Mental Stimili: Activities NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Step right up, folks, step right up, join the crowd for the auction. Ready to start business in just one minute; going to auction off at kneeffiigh prices precious memberships in the National Honor Society. Step right up, folks, and we'll begin. All ready? Quiet, please. Here, before you, you see a beautiful pin, a rare pin, a pin mothers and fathers pray their sons and daughters might have, a pin sons and daughters slave for and cherish. A pin that is not common, one that is unusual and one to be prized. What am I bid for this priceless reward? The gentleman in the checked suit has a bid? He is in the upper 5°fo of his class high, but not high enough. Another bid? The gent in the green tie, in the upper 15 % of his class and has leadership. Going high, my friends, but not high enough. Come, come, another bid? Ah! the lady with the yellow umbrella and blue hat offers a ranking in the upper 15 % of her class, leadership,character, and service. Sold, sold to the lady in the blue hat. Step right up, lady, and claim your reward. Step up on the platform and let the people see a woman of such qualities as honesty and reliability, promptness and achievement, a lady of leadership and one who takes an interest in her activities, cheerfully doing her duty. It is my great pleasure to give you in return for your service this pin which you will wear proudly. Thank you. Don’t leave, my friends, we’re not yet finished; we have still another of the same kind to be offered at a different price. Who will start the bidding? Do I hear a passing mark of “B” in all subjects? Who will offer a mark of “B? Fine, the woman in the red hat. The gentleman next to her wishes to bid higher? He offers a mark “A” in some subjects, a class officer position and a position on the football team. Sold! sold to the man with the highest number of points. Sorry, that’s all today, folks. STUDENT ACTIVITY ASSOCIATION Instead of only our football and basket ball heroes strutting around exhibiting their letters, other clever people of W.-U. Y.H.S. are now strutting around exhibit' ing golden keys. This is the result brought about by the formation of the Student Activities Association. Open to all students for a membership fee of twenty'five cents a year, this club obtained reduced rates on activities around the school. Those students who distinguished themselves in some activity for two years or proved themselves outstanding in some service, as recommended by several teachers, are given golden keys. On each award is printed the name of the student and the activity for which he is being rewarded. These keys are presented at commencement. STACKHOUSE AWARD Over the glass top of the candy counter a five-cent piece and a chocolate bar change hands. Receding footsteps echo slowly, lazily, indifferently down the hall, accompanied by the rustle of the paper being removed from the candy. There is something suspicious about the gait of that unkown; let us follow him. Just as we suspected, he is a careless paper dropper. There lies the paper, on the floor, and a waste basket not two yards away. Perhaps he never learned any better. But! He did! He is a student of Westmont High School and as such he should have learned the meaning of citizenship through the Stackhouse Award. As Freshmen, students are taught to ask themselves these questions: Are you prepared to take responsibility in civic affairs? Are you courteous in manner toward others? Are you unselfish toward others? Are you loyal to high ideals? Do you have Democracy of spirit? Do you give service in everything? At the end of the Senior year each student is analyzed and those questions are answered. To those who have most abundantly lived these characteristics, the Stackhouse Award is given. The award itself, follows those ideals, and does not consist of anything selfish such as a loving cup of gold medal. It is a picture to be hung in the halls of the school to create beauty. In addition, a certificate of honor is given to each winner. Even though they are dignified Seniors, the Freshmen of four years ago, wish they might return to redouble their efforts to perfect the ideals of that generous, far-sighted citizen, the late Mrs. D. M. Stackhouse, donor of the award. BOYS' CLUB OFFICIALS JOHN GROVE, Vice President ROBERT DANNIES, President RAYMOND SPUHLER, Secretary-Treasurer BOYS' CLUB Keeping astride with the new idea of pep which Mr. Belles and Mr. Ackley introduced into our school this year, the Boys' Club found it easy to arrange entertaining programs once a month. The first meeting saw the boys all crooning popular music. Will we ever forget Winter Wonderland? “Jr. Ackley always was ready with a melody from his trumpet, and likewise Willard Henneke entertained us with piano tunes. On one rare occasion, a faculty quintette sere- naded us with a couple of old-timers. ' Don Ashman performed beautifully as a girl in a short dram- mer, which the fellows co-operated in producing. In addition to programs consisting of local talent, we also appreciated the fine talks that the Rev. Mr. Henry and Mr. Shappee gave to us. These comprised the more serious side of our programs. The Rev. Mr. Henry set us all to thinking about our duty to self, country, and God. On Washington's Birthday we entertained the Girls' League with an inspirational program. The band under Mr. Horner did especially well in playing several patriotic airs. The remainder of the program consisted of a talk by Mr. Shappee from the Pitt. Jr. College. He revealeu little insights of Washington's life, and made us think of our country's first president as a man, rather than as an idol. The officers of the club for the year 34-35, Bob Dannies, president, John Grove, vice president, and Hap Spuhler, secretary, were capably advised by Mr. Mcllnay. GIRLS' First Row (Left to Right) ELAINE PARKS—Program Chairman DOROTHY LECKEY—President ROBERTA MclNTYRE—Treasurer DOROTHY GETTY—Music Chairman Let’s all turn to internationalism! We must not only be citizens of the United States but citizens of the world. Miss McGann advocates this point as the theme for Girls’ League this year. Learn the dress and customs of those fascinating countries across the sea. Converse, with a beautiful Spanish senorita, or a flaxen-haired German, or a swarthy Italian. Someday you shall meet your friend and all the glamour which they have pictured to you will lie within your grasp. The girls in this school presented a vivid pantomine of foreign lands and people as a Christ- mas program. It clearly visualized how foreigners so picturesque to us observe Christ’s Holy Day. Dr. Barker's pictures of Mexico with their flower markets and pagan temples took us miles away to the South; and then with Dr. Boyer we dashed to the mountainous regions of British Co- lumbia, battled with swift river currents, crawled up steep cliffs in our search for goats and bisons. Valentine's Day brought us a cosmopolitan style show. A gay rainbow of colors swarmed before our dancing eyes. An array of flashing costumes darted in and out of the crowd as each class presented a skit for the Valentine party. Games and refreshments suited to the occasion wreathed each face with smiles. Before acquiring friends abroad we must take part in social activities at home. The girls gathered about a blazing campfire last fall and enjoyed roasting wieners and marshmallows. Every- one was warm and genial, reflecting the roaring blaze. LEAGUE Second Row (Left to Right) LOUISA CLAFLIN—Social Chairman MARY JANE McCAULlFF—Secretary DOROTHY SOBDITCH—Civic Club Chairman VIVIAN DUNKLE—Vice President Hl-y CLUB First Row (Left to Right)—Richard Tomb, Dwight DeShong, Walker Owen, Charles Price, Wade Ackley, Dean Engh, Frank Mardis, Edward Smith, William Schneck. Second Row (Left to Right)—Carmon Berkley, Charles Crouse, James Maley, Harry Pierce, John Mardis, Larry Smith, Robert McEldowney, Joseph Williams. Third Row (Left to Right)—Richard Yingling, Robert Crichton, Robert Dannies, William Statler, Paul Schwab, John Grove. The biggest item in the 1934-35 Hi-Y program was the annual Southwestern Hi-Y Con- ference. This affair brought representatives from Hi-Y clubs all over southwestern Pennsyl- vania to Johnstown for a group meeting and discussion. The feature of the conference was an address by the Honorable Dwight N. Lewis, mayor of Des Moines, Iowa. The conference brought over 500 boys (and property) to Johnstown. After the wreckage of the conference had been cleared away, the Greater Johnstown Hi-Y Clubs held their annual Church Service at the Franklin Street M. E. Church. The service con- sisted of a panel discussion led by Rev. Dr. W. K. Anderson. Active discussion parts were taken by the presidents of the five Hi-Y clubs in the Johnstown area, and musical selections were played by Wade Ackley on his trumpet, and the Westmont Hi-Y quartet, namely: Dick Tomb, Bill Schneck, Edward Smith and Wade Ackley. Bits of entertainment throughout the year added spice to the meetings. The club was honored with a friendly visit by Sergeant Garns of the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, who informed the boys (among other things) that hitch-hiking was not illegal. The Johnstown “weather or no man, Mr. Tross, brought us out of the fog with his discussion of barometers and rainfall maps, and Mr. Traugh and Mr. McCornick from the Y. M. C. A. aided the club in conducting its meetings and gave interesting character talks. Away from speech-making into music Mr. Belles and his violin. The Westmont-Upper Yoder Hi-Y basketball team, runners up in the Hi-Y tournament enjoyed a very successful season. GIRL RESERVES First Row (Left to Right)—Ruthalene Shaffer, Sara Miller, Isabelle Devaux, Carolyn Brown, Betty Jane Lohr, Henrietta Sheesley. Second Row (Left to Right)—Dorothy Getty, Kathryn McCauliff, Eleanor Berney, Bettyrose Stambach, Louisa Claflin. The inside of a candle flame is always the hottest and liveliest part. Mr. Belles’ candle lighters on the inside achieved perhaps more than the brighter, thinner, outside flame suggested. Starting out with a gay quest for a theme song the Girl Reserves sought it in a treasure hunt. The hunt is still on and the theme-song is on its way to completion. The ins and outs of stockings are well known to those girls who helped make and fill the Christmas hose. An informal tea-dance brought the girls together amidst the mysterious bumpings of the dumb-waiter revealing the where- abouts of the tea. Getting ready for The Party” was the cabinet's inside job. Memories of the mob scene at the rummage sale will agitate anew those who were on the inside of the glassed-in room on Main Street. A style show about which we could see only the outside gave the girls a bird’s-eye view of when to wear what, inside or out. With Ruthalene Shaffer’s and Dorothy Getty's admissions to the Johnstown Council Meetings, Katy McCauliff’s mighty pencil, Herni Sheesley's cornicopian baskets, Louisa Claflin’s and Caroline Brown's notebooks stuffed with programs, Sara Miller's rattling box, Patty Stam- bach’s and Bee Lohr's tasty tid-bits and gay games, and with Eleanor Berney’s magic posters— Miss Kantner was able to lend a strong and helping hand. Through Miss Kantner’s supervision in the inside of the club we perfected a program fit for the outside to admire. FORENSIC LEAGUE ENTRANTS Instrumental Ensemble Mary Jane McCauliff Kathryn McCaulifF Betty Succop Ruthalene Shaffer Helen Lane Doris Fox Cornet Solo Wade Ackley Mary Edith Crichton—Accompanist Piano Solo Isabelle Devaux Soprano Solo Kathryn Watkins Isabelle Devaux—Accompanist Alto Solo Betty Conrad Olga Yarotsky —Accompanist Girls Trio Janet Trefts Betty Williams Lucille Wainger Mary Edith Crichton—Accompanist Violincello Solo Betty Dunn Dorothy Getty—Accompanist GIRLS’ CHORUS Standing (Left to Right)—Anne Moore, Arbutus Price, Mary Louise Head, Frieda Bromund, Rosina Kelley, Jane Anderson, Isabelle Devaux, Sara Jane Brickner, Fredericka Barnett, Henrietta Sheesley, Marjorie Evans, Janet Lewis, Anna Ferg, Ruby Campbell, Helen McEldowney, Mary Zubal, Ruth Hand, Irene Weimor, Hazel Shaw, Natalie Augustine, Helen Lane. Seated (Left to Right)—Janet Trefts, Jean Barnhart, Bettyrose Stambach, Mary Edith Crichton, Nancy Cohoe, Leah Rodstein, Virginia Wright, Thelma Price, Sara Lou Daley, Jane Kintner, Mary jane Novotney, Lucille Wainger. We can't blame the students for not studying sixth period on Thursdays and Fridays when they can lean back and listen to the full rich tones of harmony escaping through the halls from away down in the music room. “Just listen to that piece, it’s so low and sweet, rather mournful. I think one of the girls said it was called “Nina. It’s the number they’ve selected for Forensic League. “Wait a while, they’re not all like that.” And the next one is a decided contrast light and lively. It is the required Forensic number “Now is the Month of Maying.” But let’s go down into the music room where all this is coming from. “Girls, girls, now let's get quiet. “Let’s make a good introduction.” Keep it up—you won't sharp.” “Keep it down, it’s all too loud.” So back of it all there's a lot of hard work; a lot of patience on the part of Mr. Horner; a lot of good times sacrificed by the girls in order to attend all practices. On March 30, at the Forensic contest held at Southmont High the girls were duly repaid by winning the decision from Ferndale. THE BAND Last September, when I came back from the holidays, I had firmly resolved that I had no time for band. My fathers' words rang in my ears. How will knowing how to blow a horn help you in life? The purpose of an education is—etc.,” so that I intended to be quite deaf to any appeal which either the band or the orchestra might offer. But then, one Monday afternoon, when 1 particularly wanted to go home, and was in fact going out the door, 1 heard the band warming up. Immediately, something inside me stirred. C'mon it urged, “let's go down and see who’s there. Whoa, 1 replied, “what about your resolution? “Who says you’re going to join the band? it questioned. So 1 went, and stayed. Somehow there is something about the band which I'm going to miss a great deal next year, when I’m gone. There’s something in the protesting cracks of the drum, as the bending drum- mer tightens the head, something in the wail of the oboe, something in the ripple of flutes and piccolo and clarinets, that captivates and charms even a deaf heart, and then—who could resist the brasses, the booming bass—the mellow horns—the clashing martial trumpets — the resonant trombones? So 1 sat, and joked, and looked at last year’s music, and blew a high note, then a low note on my horn, and when Mr. Horner tapped on his stand with the baton, even that interruption of conviviality sounded like honey to my ears. Left To Right Russell Yost Betty Hershberger Sara Jane Waters Wade Ackley Beatrice May Jack Reid Charles Crouse Carl Anderson Gertrude Shaffer Helen McEldowney Jean Hershberger Charles Price Ruthalene Shaffer Doris Fox Robert Barnhart Russell Griffith Alan Alter Helen Lane Eileen Shanahan Harry Tredennick Ann McEldowney Dwight Davis Miriam May Robert Mentch Clyde Barnhart Sara Hershberger Hazel Shaw Thomas Reiser Donald McKelvey Wilbur Mishler Kathryn McCauliff Evan Hartland Miriam Pletcher Carl Mentch Richard Scott Charles Cook Ruth Rankin William Feldt Dorothy Mulhollen Betty Succop Marian Barnhart Mary Jane McCauliff Norman Hartland Donald Ashman Earl Hammer Band Leader—Charles Grove Flag Bearers—U. S. A. Flag—Forest Johns. W.-U. Y. H. S. Flag—Edwin Hale ORCHESTRA Located somewhere under the locker rooms of this school there is an imense desert, per- fectly flat, and completely paved with wood! Near the center of the region there is a small forest with trees of two types, referred to by the natives as “Chars and Moosik-Stends. Recently, an exploration party came upon a large group of strange creatures, roosting among these trees. At first glance they resembled humans, but as we drew nearer, we found that nearly all were hideously deformed One was pinned down under a huge growth which, coming out of his mouth, wound round and round him and terminated at length in a great flared opening, out of which deep enraged bellows issued periodically. Farther on we came upon two whose hands were fastened to long loops of brass, which moved in and out uttering horrible groans. Our attention was attracted then by a pitiful sight. A male of the race was engaged in a terrific struggle with two cylindrical objects. One of his feet was caught in a pair of jaws near the bottom of the larger cylinder and as it munched away at his foot, great booms issued from its sides. But the creature was pounding the smaller cylinder with two sticks so violently its head rattled. Some others had peculiar growths between their chins and shoulders which they were arduously trying to saw off with a long stick with strings. Others had tall black trees sproutin from their mouths and were attempting to tear off the tiny nickel plated branches with their fingers. Standing on a huge platform and bellowing something like “Won, tu, tree, for; Won, tu, tree, for, was one who apparently was the chief. He was the least deformed of all, having only a straight white stem sprouting from his hand, which he waved about in the air. As we were making camp behind a footlight tree, the air was suddenly filled with shriekmgs and howling, and the ground trembled under our feet. So terrified, we scampered back across the Stage desert to Germland. First Row (Left to Right)—Joan Mairiana, Mabel Battel, Charles Price, Sara Jane Waters, Alta Momberger, Helen McEldowney, Russel Yost, Eileen Shanahan, Anna Ferg. Second Row (Left to Right)—Betty Mason, Lloyd Root, Charles Cook, Mary E. Crichton, William Robinson, Margaret Benschoff, Virginia Wright, Roberta McIntyre, Harry AUendorfer, Clyde Barnhart, Kathryn McCauliff, Helen Lane. Pianists'—Mary Edith Crichton, Margaret Benschoff. Violins—Joan Maiorana, Betty Mason, Mabel Battell, Eugene Suto, John Lloyd Root, Robert Druckenmiller. Second Violins—Anna Ferg, Jean Ann Evans, Ethel Moore, Joanna Hager, Jane Berkebile. Viola—Dorothy Potter. Cello—Betty Dunn, Helen Kerr, Lucy Frank, Christine Smith. Clarinet—Charles Cook, Dorothy Mulhollen, William Robinson, Alta Momberger. Flute—Sara Jane Waters. Oboe—Helen McEldowney. Horns—Russell Griffith, Eileen Shanahan. Trumpet—Helen Lane, Alan Alter. Bass Viol—Isabelle Devaux. Drums—-Harry AUendorfer. Tympani—Donald Ashman. Bass Horn—Russell Yost. Bassoon-—Roberta McIntyre. Trombones—Kathryn McCauliff, Robert Barnhart, Wilber Mishler. PHOENICIAN At the beginning of their last year of high school life, the Seniors realized they had to face the difficulties of publishing a year book. So they elected David Elsasser to be Editor-in-chief, thinking (?) and hoping that the Elsasser boy, with his knowledge of worldly good and evil (mostly evil,) would lead them success' fully through the aforementioned difficulties. A staff was then selected, several meetings were called to discuss the theme, and class and organization pictures were taken. Then all of a sudden, in about the beginning of February ’35, someone realized that the Phoenician had to go to press in two and one-half months, giving a staff of about twenty-five people fifty days to write tens of thousands of words, to say nothing of arranging the general make-up of the book. (We aren’t exactly sure who that some one was, but we have an idea it was a rather well known Senior English teacher.) Then followed a period of hurried consultations, hastily compiled articles, and laborious corrections and re-writing of these articles. Contracts were signed, cameras were snapped, linoleum prints were cut, articles were typed—all within a short time. But with all this haste, there was a spirit of organization, which kept the book consistent and the faculty advisor from going completely insane. This is the result. It was fun getting out this year book, but I’m glad I don’t have to do it every year. THE PHOENICIAN Skated Front Pauline Herndon Catherine Collins Elaine Parks Betty Jane Lohr Jane Anderson Janet Geist Eleanor Berney Willard Henneke Larry Smith Joseph Williams Vivian Dunkle Dorothy Leckey Seated Side Betty Rodgers Betty Dunn Standing Side Russell Yost William Statler Morton Cohen Standing Back Kathryn McCauliff David Elsasser Carolyn Brown Isabelle Devaux Dorothy Getty Carmon Berkley Robert Mock Fredericka Barnett Bettijane Kammer Barbara Montgomery PHOENICIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief DAVID ELSASSER Associate Editor.............WILLARD HENNEKE Associate Editor ..........PAULINE HERNDON CONTRIBUTORS Wade Ackley Jane Anderson Letabeth Benedict Ross Benchoff Carmon Berkley Eleanor Berney Dorothy Blight Carolyn Brown Morton Cohen Kitty Collins Robert Dannies Isabelle Devaux Vivian Dunkle Betty Dunn Janet Geist Dorothy Getty Anna Mae Hecker Dorothy Leckey Betty Jane Lohr Elizabeth Livingston Kathryn McCauliff Robert Mock Barbara Montgomery Elaine Parks Betty Rodgers Larry Smith William Statler Joseph Williams Russel Yost THE YODLER I am a mere fly suspended on the ceiling of the Yodler press room. My head fairly swims when I reminisce from my up-side down position. I simply lose my equilibrium when I think about the horrifying position I was placed in by head' news editor Betty Boyle recently. You see, I was watching some staff members write articles and I was right on the middle of the phrase “Yodler Rummage Sale,” right on the capital R, in fact, when a paper came down on top of me, and I felt the crushing weight of sport, alumni, humorous, and serious articles on me. In a few minutes, hidden between two of the recently written and corrected articles, I was unceremoniously dropped on a desk, a most impolite but necessary procedure in this whirl-wind business. When I regained my senses, I was faced by Miss Esenwein and managing-editor, Jeannette Neafach. Having then been almost knocked over by the inquisitive pencil of the faculty advisor, I found myself being whisked into the air, and I had to hold on with all my might so that I wouldn’t miss anything. I heard printers being called and was an eye-witness to a consultation of business editor, Robert McEldowney, and financial editor, Edward McGovern, about worrying money matters. Then, I arrived at the printers, very much out of breath, and the place was like a mammoth amusement park. I rode up and down on the rotary press, jumped all over the lineotype keys, practically supervised the folding and, in short, I think I know how to edit a paper as well as does Editor Wainger now. I had a difficult time recognizing my articles again, but I must admit it seems good to get back. This newspaper work is too much for me. It’s stupendous, it’s colossal, and I'm breathless! THE YODLER Seated: First Row (Left to Right)—Betty Hershberger, Betty Boyle, Thelma Price, Marjorie Evans, Leah Rodstein, Rita Jean Barnhart. Second Row (Left to Right)—Mary Jane McCauliff, Laura Kuntz, Elizabeth Williams, Patricia Waters, Barbara Henderson, Lillian Popovich, Lucille Wainger. Third Row: Standing (Left to Right)—Natalie Augustine, Jane Kintner, Nancy Cohoe, Mary Jane McKeever, Helen McEldowney, Ann Moore, Annette Metzner, Mary Louise Head, Pauline Bowman, Louisa Claflin, Betty Rose Stambaugh, Jane Fox, Dorothy Yanker, Sara Lou Daley, Jeanette Neafach. Fourth Row: Standing (Left to Right)—Robert Harley, Harry Allendorfer, George Ling, Ned McGovern, Percy Hershberger, Bill Robinson, Robert McEldowney, James Ogle. THE YODLER STAFF Editor-m-Chief............ Lucille Wainger Managing Editor................... Jeanette Neafach Head News Editor. Betty Boyle Assembly Editor ..... Annette Metzner Administration Editor.................. Anne'Moore Class Editor......... Natalie Augustine School Activities Editor...................Bettyrose Stambach Literary Editor............................Betty Williams Humor Editor...............................James Ogle Human Interest Editor......................Patricia Waters Boys' Sports Editor........................Harry Allendorfer Girls' Sports Editor.......................Thelma Price Art Editor ................................George Ling Exchange Editor............................Louisa Claflin Proof Reader...............................Lillian Popovich Business Manager...........................Robert McEldowney Head Typist.......................... .... Pauline Bowman Faculty Adviser........................ Miss Esenwein sm t BEHIND THr A STAGE Perched high in the loft I view with widening eyes the nervous, bustl- ing people fifty feet be- low, getting ready to appear on the stage in the great opening night of “The Return of Peter Grimm’’ by David Belasco. Stage hands, costumers, directors, actors collide with one another in their tense excite- ment to see to last minute details. Betty Dunn, leading lady, somewhat flustered but appearing at her best, is determinedly repeating her lines to her opposite, Robert Dannies, while DirectorGreer hastily adds bits of make-up. In a far corner in the right wing, a grand array of pewter and china is unceremoniously plunked on the floor by Betty Jane Lohr -Marta in the production and left to be tripped over by the clown, Doland Ashman. Doctor MacPherson, portrayed by the eminent David N. Elsasser, may be seen standing in the center of the stage proper holding a small vanity mirror in one hand and a pair of scissors in the other, diligently clipping first one side and then the other of a frizzled mustache until it is necessary to replace it altogether with a new one. SCENES WITH HAND All is quiet as the curtain is drawn and Robert Dannies gets in and manages to close the door without pulling down the new scenery. Frederick Grimm, the de- ceitful nephew of Peter Grimm, is well character- ized by Willard Henneke. However, this bold man appears the most nervous as he stomps restlessly around the door waiting for his cue. Wade Ackley, playing the role of William, appears very calm on the night of his debut. William Stitt, Letabeth Benedict, and Curtis Barnhart, disguised as the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Bartholomey and Col. Lawton respectively, are trying to live up to their titles and keep from under the sound-ejfect-man, Pauline Herndon’s feet; but we frequently hear slight rustlings of Mrs. Bartholomey’s taffetas. As for the smoothness of the play, it could not have been better. Peter Grimm is made so realistic by the careful interpretation of Russell Yost. Later, I heard many people say that his acting was superb. (How- ever it is the third act and I must forget backstage for the moment and concentrate on the movement of this green light.) FACULTY PLAY THE FACULTY OF WESTMONT'UPPER YODER HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS CHARLIE'S AUNT A Play In Three Acts by Brandon Thomas CAST Col. Sir Francis Chesney Stephen Spettigue............... Jack Chesney.................. Charles Wykeham Lord Fancourt Babberley. Brassett ................ Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez Kitty Verdun ................. Amy Spettigue ................... Ella Delahay........................ Mr. Mcllnay Mr. Ackley Mr. Belles Mr. Seigel Mr. Engh Mr. Tomb Miss Kantner . Miss Esenwein Miss Josephine Williams Miss Roberta Williams -----o------- THE SCENES All Acts take place in Jack Chesney’s rooms in St. Olde's College in Oxford. Time: The Present. Commemoration Week, Oxford. JUNIOR PLAYS FOR 1935 “So’s Your Old Antique,” a comedy in one act by Clare Kummer, deals with the quarrels of a young married couple over an antique shop and an elderly rich woman. Mrs. Pettis, the rich woman, brings the play to a successful conclusion, by giving happiness to Dick and Sally, the young couple. Dick Barlow .......................... . Merle Woods Sally (His Wife) .....................Anne Moore Mrs. Pettis... ..........................Janet Trefts Mr. Malster.. . Harry Allendorfer William..... Bill Robinson Voice..........................................Donald Brant Directed By Miss Cathryne Esenwein “The Maker of Dreams,” by Olliphant Down, is a pretty fantasy in which the age old youths, Pierrot and Pierrette, come to life and Pierrot, a handsome singer with the aid of the Maker of Dreams finds his ideal woman in Pierrette, his comedienne partner. Pierrette Betty Williams Pierrot.. ............................. Robert McEldowney The Manufacturer.......... ........Harry Pierce Directed By Miss Margaret T. Kantner “The Grand Cham's Diamond,” by Allan Monkhouse, finds the Perkins family suddenly awakened from its quiet ways by an amazing accident and a villain who is properly suppressed by the usual handsome English hero. Mrs. Perkins Mr. Perkins Miss Perkins. The Stranger Albert_______ Jane Fox .. Arthur Ellis LoElla Ber ey Barney Bowser Dean Engh Directed By Miss Mary Helen Wyman OPERETTA Music—lights—curtain—“The Rose of the Danube unfolds its petals on the stage of the Westmont'Upper Yoder auditorium. The audience is quickly quieted by the splendor of the sight before them—gayly colored costumes, slim graceful figures posed and ready to drift into a dreamy dance, girls in peasant costumes singing the strains of one of Straus waltzes, while weaving garlands of roses. A medieval castle and rose trellis are the background. It all looks so real that we forget where we are for the time being and imagine ourselves sitting on the banks of the Blue Danube in old Vienna. Wasn't it fun watching Don Ashman trying to be serious and Dorothy Getty taking the part of a merciless female? Didn't the three conspirators get the laughs? Eddie Smith was ever on the spot with his camera—ask Bill Chaplin and Mary Edith Crichton about that. Yes, it all went over “big thanks to Mr. Horner and Miss Wyman, and the art, music, and dramatic departments of the school. Darrell Davis—Edward Smith Galloslp—Russel Yost Belladonna—Dorothy Getty Montmerency—Donald Ashman Queen Florinda—Janet Trefts Rose—Kathryn Watkins Daisy—Roberta McIntyre OPERETTA CAST Prince Karl—William Chaplin Count Von Popova—Richard Tomb Demetrius—Robert Delozier Trombonius—Jack Reed Percival McPipp—Robert McEldowney Pamela McPipp—Mary Edith Crichton Mrs. McPipp—Lillian Little DISHES IN THE SINK Eleanor Berney Bettijane Kammer Helen McEldowney Betty Myers Betty Neafach Jeanette Neapach Leah Rodstien Hazel Shaw Elizabeth Thomas Olca Yarotsky Arthur Allendorfer Natalie Augustine Mabel Battell Isabelle Devaux Jeanne Anne Evans Marjorie Evans Anna Ferg CHORUS Jane Fox Ruth Hand Mary Louise Head Bettijane Kammer Jane Kintner Helen Lane Helen McEldowney Olga Anne Moore Lois Moore Frieda Bromund Betty Myers William Robinson Mary K. Repp Fern Rogers Yarotsky Hazel Shaw Henrietta Sheesley Bettyrose Stambach Elizabeth Thomas Lucille Wainger Irene Weimer Virginia Wright Jean Barnhart Eleanor Berney Betty Boyle Nancy Cohoe ROSE Jane Conrad Sarah Lou Daley Betty Dunn Barbara Henderson DANCE Rosina Kelly Laura Kuntz Jeanette Neafach Mary Jane Novotney Thelma Price Leah Rodstien Betty Williams Janet Geist Nancy Cohoe Jane Conrad Sarah Lou Daley Rosina Kelly CHARM OF OLD VIENNA WALTZ Laura Kuntz Wilbur Shomo Jeanette Neafach James Caddy Larry Smith Robert Dannies Curtis Barnhart Walter Streilein Jean Barnhart Nancy Cohoe Jane Conrad MOONLIGHT ON THE DANUBE Sarah Lou Daley Janet Geist Marie Viceroy Jack McConaughy James Caddy Curtis Barnhart Walter Streilein Wilbur Shomo Peter Kasonovich WHY THE DANUBE'S BLUE Harry Allendorfer Carmon Berkely Robert Dannies Jack McConaughy Wilbur Shomo Walter Streilein Curtis Barnhart James Caddy Peter Kasonovich William Schneck Larry Smith Coregraphy Directed By Betty and Jane Conrad Arthur Zimmer BIOLOGY CLUB All's well on a Saturday morning in early May. Biology hike at six-thirty. Mother, as the alarm clock, wakes me. High School. Sun's already over the top. I'm the first one. I wait. Maybe they've already gone! 1 wait some more. Here comes somebody. Somebody else. The street car and our instructor. Miss Canan. We're off. Early morning bird study is under way. Right off the bat someone notices chipping and song sparrows. And two more students. A Baltimore oriole springs from behind a secluded glade and at the same moment brazens a gunning downy woodpecker with his beating rat-a-tat-tat. Also three tardy girls drop in. A left turn and Tioga Street peers forth. A cardinal, a redstart, a nuthatch, and the high clear call of the woodthrush. Another few pairs of people steal to our presence. Everyone is now beginning to love this adour of sanetity. Come-to-tea, come-to-tea, come-to-tea. None other than the towhee, of course. We try to comply but our host is unkind, to say the least, and saunters away as we arrive. We're in the woods now. The ruts of an old wagon road are soft. We can proceed quietly. What's that insistent chattering which we hear, anyway? Of course. It’s the red-eyed vireo. And further to the left but within the same range of vision is a flock of juncos, whose attention rivets ours to a yellow-breasted chat, perched at a treacherous angle, in a birch tree. The wagon road's a stream now, and warblers cramp the spotlight. A black-throated green, singing from the tree-tops, a black and white running along a trunk, a black-throated blue, on a branch over our heads. And there's the very precisely and deliberately trimmed veery on a rock in the stream, giving its york-york-york, but not adding whether its New York or simply York, Pennsylvania. There was a time when: We re off. Now we can, the sun reaching a more commanding location, say: We're on our way home! First Row (Left to Right)—Rita Jean Barnhart, Lerly Little, Hazel Rummel, Jane Kinther, Nancy Cohoe, Catherine Evans, Mary Jane Novotney, LoElla Berkey, Sara Miller, Anna Ferg, Herman Streilein. Second Row (Left to Right)—Donald Ashman, Edward Petrick, Robert Mercer, Charles Crouse, Betty Neafach, Thomas Rile, Betty Conrad, Helen Kerr, Cletus Petchar, Lillian Little, Naomi Beam, Elizabeth Thomas, Mary Edith Crichton,(David McGovern, Ruth Hand, Helen Me- Eldowney. CHEER LEADERS NOTICE! Tryouts For Cheer Leaders In The Gym After School A multitude of feminine hearts quicken their beats, as the owners hurry to try for the coveted office. One by one each would-be cheer leader nervously moves to the center of the floor and with a faint movement of the hands which might be interpreted as a clap, announces in a thin, shaky, reedy voice that he or she will give a “Yea, Westmont! Yea, Team!” The ordeal is over! Ten triumphant people emerge as cheer leaders for the football season. Such planning for costumes and daily practicing. Many com- pliments were received for this mass cheer leading. But unfortunately a gymnasium floor would not permit so large a number, and although ten were called, only four were chosen for the basketball season. These four, selected by popular vote, were Laura Kuntz, Janet Geist, Curtis Barnhart, and Dwight DeShong. During any game, a hall wanderer might find these four hastily practicing to perfect their movements and to effect coordination. I know that three of the cheer leaders will graduate with the hope that a new precedent has been established in the cheer leading, and that the future cheer leaders will work just as hard—or—harder! DWIGHT DeSHONG JANET GEIST LAURA KUNTZ CURTIS BARNHART FOOTBALL SNAPS Joe Williams— “Sheeny” is bored. Carmon Berkley— Nice kick, “Berks.” Bob Dannies Dannies snapsthe ball. Eddie Smith— “Smitty” in action. Walter Streilein— “Wells” pulls out. Arthur Zimmer— It’s a touchdown, “Autzie.” Ross Benchoff— Cornin’ through you, Benchoff. Francis Siegel— “Jabbo” looks ’em over. Steve Bezek Nice running, Steve. William Schneck— Plug up that hole, Bill. William Statler - Don’t bite him, “Stats.” Peter White— You have him, “Pete” Paul Schwab— Kill ’em, “Dutch.” Wilbur Shomo— Don'tdropit,“Wilb.” FOOTBALL With the defeat of Ebensburg on November 17, the final curtain was rung down on one of the greatest seasons ever had by a Westmont'U. Y. High team. Not only has this year’s team gone undefeated but it has met some of the hardest and strongest oppositions to be found in this section of the state. Included in the list of opponents this year were Windber, last year’s state champions, and Dubois, runner-up for the same title the year before. Although the Windber game ended in a (M) tie, it was never the less a moral victory in holding such a powerful team to a tie score. Later against Dubois the Hilltoppers put their supremacy into figures by defeating the latter 14'0. This is not the first time however, that Westmont has had an undefeated season. In the eleven years of participation in the sport, Westmont has had three other undefeated teams, in ’24, ’25 and ’30. In each one of these seasons the red and gray warriors rose to fame and glory, but never did they reach such a peak as did this year’s team. In 1931 also, Westmont was on the way to another undefeated season, but in an unexpected upset, they were beaten by Blairsville, the only blemish on an otherwise perfect record. One of the biggest boosters in helping Westmont'U. Y. attain their goal this year was the great support of the students, who at the risk of damaging their vocal chords reached unheard of heights in their cheering, especially when the team was carrying on a slashing attack against the opposition or warding off an almost certain touchdown threat. Such enthusiasm, one feels, must have had some effect for the team never failed them in a crisis. Practically the entire first team along with several substitutes will be lost this year because of graduation. These losses will make a huge gap which will be hard to fill. However, there are a few promising substitutes who are willing to fill the vacant positions. The school owes much to the excellent coaching of Mr. Engh and Mr. Siegel who steered the team through many a perilous game. WESTMONT-U. Y. 25—LILLY 0 The opening game saw a Westmont team formed of mostly letter-men testing its strengh against somewhat mediocre opposition and having little trouble in winning. WESTMONT-U. Y. 0—WINDBER 0 Before 4,000 people at the Point a fighting hilltop eleven displayed amazing defensive strength in warding off Windber's efforts to score. They reached their greatest glory when they held the state champions for four downs on the four-yard line. WESTMONT-U. Y. 19- BARNSBORO 0 Under a drenching downpour that lasted throughout the game the red and gray squad practically swam to victory. A blocked punt and subsequent score was a highlight of the game. Zimmer and Berkley also scored. WESTMONT-U. Y. 32—BLA1RSVILLE 7 Again unleashing its power Westmont downed their former jinx with little trouble. Blairs- ville's score was the result of a beautiful run of several yards. Several Westmont-U. Y. substitutes saw action in this game and also helped boost the score. WESTMONT-U. Y. 14—FERNDALE 0 Displaying a ruthless attack in the first half, that completely bewildered Ferndale, West- mont-U. Y. defeated their bitter rivals by a decisive score. After gaining their impressive lead, Westmont settled down to defending their lead, and encountered little difficulty in keeping ahead. WESTMONT-U. Y. 14—CONEMAUGH 6 Failing to show the power and speed which had carried them so far to victory, Westmont received a bad score from Conemaugh who opened a surprise attack, maintained a 6-point lead for three quarters. Finally, the hilltoppers got started and quickly totaled 14 points thus saving themselves from defeat. Berkley accounted for both tallies. WESTMONT-U. Y. 14—DUBOIS 0 Again rising to superb heights in their running attack and defensive power, Westmont downed last year’s runners-up for the State championship by scoring two touchdowns with ease, Berkley and Spuhler sharing the honors, while the extra points were added by the beautiful kicking of Grove and Dannies. WESTMONT-U. Y. 7—FRANKLIN 0 In an exceedingly close-fought game that for a time almost spelled disaster to Westmont's hopes, the red and gray team, with Spuhler starring, pushed over a winning score. Franklin threat- ened our goal twice and only the great work on the part of the line kept our slate clean. WESTMONT-U. Y. 25—SOMERSET 12 Slumping badly, Westmont experienced a great deal of trouble in downing a Somerset team that should have been much easier to down. An 80-yard run by Zimmer, however, offset this poor showing. The winning of this game added another to our growing string. WESTMONT-U. Y. 6—EBENSBURG 0 In the final game of the season, Westmont found a hard nut to crack in a fighting Ebensburg team which was determined to break our winning streak. However, due to early score by Berkley, Westmont achieved a hard fought victory. This was the last game for some fifteen players, who had helped to make this year's team a great one. FOOTBALL TEAM First Row (Left to Right)—Clarence Tiffany, Manager; Paul Reinholtz, William Schneck, Arthur Zimmer, Carmon Berkley, Wilbur Shomb, Stephen Bezek, Walter Streilein, William Price. Second Row (Left to Right)—Julius Little, John Sisk, Robert Dannies, John Grove, Raymond Spuhler, Peter White, Robert Beam, Edward Smith. Third Row (Left to Right)—Mark Marshall, Assistant, Samuel Nolan, Duncan May, Fred Gilmour, James Maley, Paul Schwab, Barnett Bowser, Earl Davis, Elwood Ailes. Fourth Row (Left to Right)—Mr. Siegel, Arthur Ellis, Howard Ideson, Ross BenchofF, Francis Walker, James Brickner, William Statler, Charles Emeigh, William Carroll, Ralph Schneck, Mr. Engh. Fifth Row (Left to Right)—Joseph Sambor, Assistant Manager. Joseph Williams, Manager. Royal Price, Peter Kasonovich, George Ling, Harold Reinholtz, Assistant Manager; Robert Harley, Pycy Hershberger, Edward Giles, Harry Allendorfer, Assistant Manager. BASKETBALL We’re off! No not mentally unbalanced, but just a way of introducing the first official game of the 1935 Basketball season. The opposition: Johnstown Catholic High. Place: Westmont Upper Yoder. Here we go! Lankey “Deadeyes Stitt gets the jump, tips the ball to Captain Zimmer who in turn passes it to Berkley our other fast-cutting forward. With a simple twist of the wrist (so it seems to me) the first official score is made. With such excellent teamwork and accurate shooting it is easy to see why Westmont-Upper Yoder was bound to win the game. And so they did. Espe- cially important, however, was the great defensive work of guards “Hap Spuhler and Johnny Grove who spoiled a good shot. Two other lettermen who also deserve a great deal of praise are Bob Dannies and Wade “Junior Ackley, who by their excellent playing kept Westmont-Upper Yoder up in front. The season as a whole was successful. After getting off to a rather poor start, the team perked up and finished second in the tri-county conference, a notable achievement. The summaries of the games are as follows: WESTMONT-U. Y. 29—JOHNSTOWN CATHOLIC HIGH 21 An aggressive Catholic High team gave Westmont-Upper Yoder a close battle in the opening game, but an experienced red and gray five came out on top. WESTMONT-U. Y. 29—W1NDBER 21 With one scalp already under their belt Westmont-Upper Yoder trounced the visiting Coal-Towners and added another victory to bring the total to two straight wins. WESTMONT-U. Y. 9— ALTOONA 31 Woe is us! Westmont-Upper Yoders’ winning streak was smashed to bits by a powerful Altoona five who did a thorough job when they defeated the visiting Hilltoppers. WESTMONT-U. Y. 24—JOHNSTOWN 38 Unable to rise out of their slump, Westmont sank still lower into the losing column, when Johnstown scored an impressive victory over them. WESTMONT-U. Y. 33—FERNDALE 23 A thoroughly aroused Westmont-Upper Yoder team hammered out a decisive victory over arch rivals and regained much of its lost prestige. WESTMONT-U. Y. 68—PORTAGE 19 As shown by the score Westmont-Upper Yoder easily defeated the Portage team. Prac- tically the entire squad saw action in the game. WESTMONT-U. Y. 36—W1NDBER 37 Playing a return game Upper Yoder lost a very close decision to Windber by one point. This evened up the series between the two schools. WESTMONT-U. Y. 25—ALTOONA 23 Ring out wild bells! Smarting from their previous defeat, Westmont-U. Y. evened matters up considerably when they defeated Altoona in a surprise upset. WESTMONT-U. Y. 44—ALLEGANY 58 A powerful Allegany team defeated Westmont-Upper Yoder in a game that was a veritable scoring spree as shown by the score. WESTMONT-U. Y. 28—JOHNSTOWN CATHOLIC HIGH 25 Westmont again downed the Catholics in a game not nearly so close as one would imagine if judging from the score. WESTMONT-U. Y. 26—JOHNSTOWN 25 Again rising to the occasion as in the Altoona game Westmont-Uupper Yoder defeated Johnstown in one of the most thrilling battles ever witnessed on the hilltop floor. BASKETBALL TEAM First Row (Left to Right)—John Grove, William Schneck, Arthur Zimmer, Carmon Berkley, Wade Ackley, James Albert. Second Row (Left to Right)—Mr. Siegel, Raymond Spuhler, William Stitt, Robert Crichton, Merle Wood, Robert Dannies, Coach Engh. WESTMONT'U. Y. 39—FERNDALE 27 In the last two minutes of what had previously been a close contest Westmont-Upper Yoder brought pressure to bear, and scored a total of twelve points which thoroughly established our supremacy over the Ferndale School. WESTMONT-U. Y. 25—FRANKLIN 28 In a thrilling struggle Westmont-Upper Yoder lost a hard fought battle to Franklin High. Buchan, a forward for the later team was noticeable oustanding. WESTMONT-U. Y. 48—PORTAGE 14 Again experiencing little difficulty Westmont-Upper Yoder thoroughly trounced a Portage team that had been buffeted around all season by various schools. WESTMONT-U. Y 30—ALLEGANY 20 Revenge is sweet and such was the case when the hilltoppers defeated the Cumberland lads in a return engagement on the Westmont floor. WESTMONT-U. Y. 32—FRANKLIN 30 Due to a sensational field-goal of Berkley's in the last minutes of play, Westmont was able to even the score with Franklin and regain their prestige. Two games not mentioned in this list were those with Alumni and the Faculty, Westmont- U. Y. losing the former and winning the latter. ST. FRANCIS TOURNAMENT In a gallant attempt to gain permanent possession of the annual trophy, Westmont-Upper Yoder lost out in the semi-finals to Franklin, 23-25. Previously, they had beaten Conemaugh 38-34 and Ferndale 35-19. Their loss was somewhat lessened however by defeating the other semi- finalist, Gallitzin, 44-22, for the consolation prize. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The ball bangs the floor; a form hurdles toward the basket; the ball balances precariously on the rim and—barely topples in; Captain Cornelius has piled up two more points for Westmont- U. Y.—Pat gets ready at the foul line; a twirk of the foot and the ball slides into the basket—Betty Boyle manages somehow, in the jungle of tall centers, to grab the ball, steam down the center, and toss it in the arms of our forward—Thelma Price reaches that long pass out of the atmosphere and sends it back, marked “Handle—With Care, to Ella Mae Russell, that fast go-get-'em forward— Betty Succop stampedes around under the opponents’ basket, making the going tough for any forward who gets in the way- Helen McEldowney aims the ball so accurately for Hendy’s arms— Hendy our valiant center of previous basket ball fame, keeps the ball going on down the floor to those forwards of ours— Arbutus Price lunges toward the ball, getting there in time to bat it out of reach of the opposing forward—Olene Stiffler, Claire Hess, and Frances Thomas kept the opponents' score low the first part of the season, doing commendable work at the guard positions. Sara Lou Daley and Mary Jane Novotney filled in at times as guard, showing talent that we’ll be glad for next year. Jeanette Neafach, our red-headed manager was very efficient at her job, filling in the many demands made upon her. Too much credit can not be given to the coach, Miss Emma Jane Lohr, a star player on the Lock Haven Teachers’ College basket ball team, she is new with us this year, but she and the girls took to each other right off; the squad calls her peachy. The girls launched into the season by lighting their enthusiasm with sparks from previous years—the alumni game. Though they put up a stiff battle, the varsity emerged on the short end of the, score, 19-25. The first league game—hosts to Windber, there was a certain tenseness in the air. The whistles blew; the two teams went into action. Things went smoothly enough, but the Lohr' lassies were trailing. Even those last dashes toward the basket weren't enough to make it up. The scoreboard read 36-28 at the final whistle. A journey to Portage. Can you imagine Betty Succop playing center! There’s Betty Boyle at forward and Barbara Henderson prancing around at side-center. But after the smoke cleared it was evident the competition was too keen. The final score was 28-17, Portage in the lead. Again we clash with Windber. This time too, they were out for the bacon. Dame Fortune was still far away. This was a heart-breaker. The game ended 42-20, favor of Windber. That certainly was a stiff game, but we did our best. Ye game with ye old rivals—Ferndale. Somehow the girls weren’t quite on their toes this Washington's birthday. Ferndale was seeing red (Oh, no, not really, but—you know!) Do you remember all those jump balls? Yes, you guessed it—they won, 25-15. Better luck next time, girls! This time we entertained Portage. First quarter tied. Half 14-12, favor of Portage. Yes, it was too good to last. They rallied in the last quarter, sky-rocketting their score to 41, while ours stayed at 20. But, after all, they were the league champs! Our last game—and with Ferndale! What an upset we gave them. Pat Waters won this game for us, making 26 out of our 39 points. And it was in this game too, that 49 fouls were called— No loss! It was a fine top-off to the season, beating Ferndale 39-22. Besides these league games, the girls beat Cochran twice, got the better of Catholic High (yes that was the 65-3 score) and broke even with Richland. Our girls' team is a member of the Girls' Tri-County Basket Ball League. The members are Ferndale, Altoona, Portage, Windber and Westmont. Those getting awards this year are: Sweaters and letters, Patricia Waters, Ella Mae Russell, Betty Succop, Betty Boyle, Thelma Price, Arbutus Price, and Jeanette Neafach. Barbara Hen- derson gets a letter, and Dorothy Cornelius gets a star and letter. The game with the mountain-cityers, Altoona. It was more a track meet all ending at our basket. The low score of the opponents was chiefly due to the valiant efforts of Thelma (Nookie) Price, who kept those forwards stepping to make any 2-pointers at all. Score ended 33 11. The return game to Altoona. All sailed smoothly till the fourth quarter, when the score stood 17-5. But in those last thirty-five seconds the score rose to 19-15, Westmont smiling. The mad scramble at center ended in a double foul and a double miss. The hectic battle see-sawed back and forth, but when the whistle blew, the girls dragged into the locker-room, happy over their 19-15 victory. Standing (Left to Right) Jane Kintner, Mary Edith Crichton, Mary Jane Novotney, Helen McEldowney, Helen Kerr, Ella Mae Russell, Sara Lou Daley, Dolly Thomas, Jeanette Thomas. Seated (Left to Right)—Betty Boyle, Arbutus Price, Thelma Price, Dorothy Cornelius, Patricia Waters, Barbara Henderson, Betty Succop. BASKETBALL TEAM TRACK TEAM First Row (Left to Right)—William Schneck, John Grove, Richard Benchoff, Robert Beam, Curtis Barnhart, William Statler, Edward Smith, Morton Cohen. Second Row (Left to Richt)—Don Myers, Charles Emeigh, Duncan May, Robert Delozier, Clyde Barnhart, Carl Anderson, Stephen Tiffany. ' With the greatest amount of interest ever shown in this line, the Westmont- Upper Yoder High Track Season started off with a flash. With such veteran material as Cohen, Statler, Schneck, Grove, Smith, Benchoff, and Barnhart and a host of promising younsters, Westmont High had great hopes of a startling season. The mile relay team fulfilled these expectations by finishing seventh in a field of fifteen in the Penn Relays held at Philadelphia on April 26. For the rest of the cinder path season the various teams’ records remained consistently brilliant. The schedule was as follows: May 4—Cambria County Meet at Ebensburg. May 11—Pitt Junior College Meet at Price Memorial Field. May 18—District No. 6 P. I. A. A. Meet at Altoona. An Invitation Meet at Price Memorial Field. Freshman-Sophomore Meet at Price Memorial Field. Junior-Senior Meet also at Price Memorial Field. SCHOOL CALENDAR September 4—About 375 students entered the school prepared to surprise the teachers with the amount of ambition they had acquired during vacation. It certainly was a surprise, September 15—The football team opened its season with a decisive victory over Lilly—Of course, that’s what everybody expected. September 21—The team just couldn't beat Windber, however, they acted stubborn and wouldn't allow Windber to carry off the victory. The game ended 0-0. October 12—We succeeded in gaining our most cherished victory of the season when we ran away with Ferndale. They have thus far been unable to catch up to us. October 26—Our team felt sorry they had to disappoint Dubois' hopes of victory, but they just couldn’t get rid of that old fight that helped win the other games. October 29—The Seniors all appeared to be coming to school with their hair curled. No wonder though, they were getting their pictures taken. October 21—Our band was again given the honor of leading the Hallowe'en parade. Following this the crowd glided across the gym floor as the Seniors presented the first dance of the season. November 11—Dr. Barker entertained us all by showing his pictures of Mexico. November 16—The Sophomores again took us on our annual Book Week Tour. This time from Rocky Maine to Sunny Florida. November 17—Closed our football season without a single defeat as we rolled Ebensburg in the mud of their own field. November 29-30—Thanksgiving vacation. Just made the pupils more anxious to get back to school. December 7—Seniors showed members of their class in gleeful childhood and white haired old age as they presented ‘‘The Return of Peter Grimm. December 10—The football team held their annual banquet—no wonder the boys started flashing new sweaters around a day or so later. December 12—The band showed its development??? in the form of a concert. December 13—P. O. D. classes visited County Poor Farm, Children's Home, Court, and Jail. Believe it or not they all got home safe. December 20—The annual Christmas Dance given by the Seniors. December 21—The Girl Reserves entertained in assembly by giving a Christmas play. Velly Melly Clismus. The beginning of our hard earned Christmas vacation. December 28—The Alumni beat our Varsity in the opening game of basketball season. January 2—Started back to school after a few days of celebrating. Everybody’s prepared for a good work out. January 9—The announcement was made that we would have no mid-year exams. The stu- dents practically went on a strike. January 22—Beginning of the second semester. Just 90 days more. January 24—The W.U.Y.H.S. jazz orchestra made its first public appearance in our own gym. Boy! is it some drawing card? January 25-—The office training class helped cut our morning periods short when they gave their play. We didn’t realize we had such business ability in our school. February 1—The Girl Reserves held a tea in the gym during the sixth period. February 4—The Juniors and Seniors tried selling magazines—Plenty of action in pep meetings —by the way, how about a subscription to the Saturday Evening Post? February 8—Westmont-Upper Yoder avenged their previous defeat by now turning the tables to hand Altoona its first defeat. February 8—The Girl Reserves held a rummage sale. According to the profits the girls know how to satisfy their customers. February 11—The Girl Reserves entertained the Hi-Y members at a party in the school gym. February 14—The Juniors came to the front with a Valentine Dance. February 15—The basketball team continued its winning stride by placing themselves on even terms with Johnstown as they handed them a defeat on our own floor. February 16—The Girls' League party proved to be a howling success. A large number of girls turned out to help in the entertainment and clean up all the food in sight. February 22—Made Ferndale suffer with a second defeat from Westmont-Upper Yoder. February 23—Our first defeat on our home floor. We certainly must give Franklin credit. February 25—Mr. Yoder, of Juniata College, spoke to us in assembly. He was unable to sing for us because of a cold in his throat. March 1—Girls' League shared Dr. Boyer’s pictures of British Columbia with the whole school. March 8—The band played in assembly. However, we must take the bitter with the sweet. March 20, 21, 22—“Rose of the Danube presented first to the grade school children and later to the adults. Things went off with a bang, especially the bombs. March 25—Defeated Ferndale in our effort to secure the St. Francis Trophy. March 27—Contestants in the Forensic League practiced before the student body in an as- sembly program. March 27—Eliminated from the St. Francis Tournament by the strong Franklin Hi team. Anyway, credit where credit is due. March 29—Assembly program in the form of a party convention. The Blacks nominated their candidate for Student Council. Band, speeches, and even a water boy. March 30—Glee Club, Girl's Trio, Piano Solo, Soprano Solo, and Orchestra were named win- ners in the Southern Cambria Forensic League eleiminations. So far so good. April 3—Election for Student Council president. April 6—Soprano solo, instrumental ensemble, and orchestra win the honor of representing W. U. Y. H. S. at State College. The violincello goes on without competition. April 12—The Girl Reserves turn out in grand style to make their party go over in a big manner. However, we did not realize the girls were so backward. April 18—A few days of leisure as we are turned loose for our Easter vacation. May 2 —The faculty for once proves to be the drawing card as they receive applause for their performance in “Charlie's Aunt. May 10—Girls’ League annual tea for our mothers. May 17—The Juniors walk away with huge profits in their pockets as a result of their play. May 24—Junior-Senior party. Just another glorious celebration before the close of school. May 26—Many tears shed as all the Seniors attend the baccalaureate services. May 30—Memorial Day—Another vacation but at this time it doesn't mean much. May 31—-Commencement and exhibition of our new caps and gowns. AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS