Wilkinsburg High School - Annual Yearbook (Wilkinsburg, PA)

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Front row: Mathewson, H. VVhippo, Young, Behm, Sando, Frey, Bogren, Klinefelter, Kahler, Hueur, Amonica, Piper, M. A. Ulrey, Harbaugh, Grillo, Graybill. Second row: Markley, Fisher, Langguth, Struble, Graf, Gibson, Christy, Tuttle, Clarke, Gilroy, Dumm, Fudala, Kirk, Pat- terson, Olnhausen, B. Murray. Third row: McLaughlin, A. M. VVhippo, Packard, Mochel, Murray, Frost, Young, Tyger, Ray, Grove, Erney, Bright, Brawdy, Van Cleve, Frey, Yee Quil. Fourfh row: Gilkey, G. Marcinizyn, Balsley, Young, Hepburn, Colbaugh, Daubenspeck, K. Ulrey, Spray, Watson, Riley, Talento, Webb. Top row: Szitas, M. Marcinizyn, Ralston, Jamison, Miller, Merchant, Olsen, Armstrong, VVilson, Tredinnick, Leighton, VVeissenstein, Barry, Nicklas. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY VVhen the cameraman heard that one of his assignments was to take a picture of YVilkinsburg High School's highest honorary organization, he realized at once that this meant the National Honor Society. This group is comprised of the stars of our movie, or those who have played the leading roles all the way through their school life. The National Honor Society, which has chapters all over the United States, held its first induc- tion service in our high school in May, 1929, and until last year, new members were elected every semester, now, they are elected but once a year. The purpose of this society is to honor those students who are outstanding in four important qualities-scholarship, leadership, service, and character. By scholastic standing, they must be in the upper third of the class. To fill the qualifications for leadership and service, they must show ability to lead their fellow students in various activities, and try to serve their school in all possible ways. Their character is revealed by the manner in which they meet these requirements, and by their friendly, courteous attitude toward others. This worthy group may be depended on for their whole-hearted cooperation in backing all school projects. They serve as ushers at special performances, such as our open-house night, and they offer services wherever they may be needed. Besides several social activities every year, the National Honor Society holds an induction service in chapel which includes the induction itself, a short speech by their president, and a message delivered by some prominent person. This much.-anticipated service is always very impressive. If you notice anyone wearing a small gold pin shaped like a key- istone on which there is a flaming torch, you will know that, because he has been recognized as a fine, ndustrious, dependable student, he has be en made a member of the National Honor Society. 42

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Boltom row: M. Miller, Burkett, Spangler, McCutcheon, E. Hood, Clark, McDowell, Young, Black, Piper, Bright, Refugiato Kahler. Second row: Langguth, Cratty, Brenneman, M. Long, Rogers, Engle, MacLennon, Packard, Ray, Lambie, Grove, Lehman, Goffe. Third row: Muirhead, Little, Boyd, W. Long, Sherry, Bollman, Chada, Rhodes, Meyers, Elder, Hood, Loyd. Top row: B. Elder, Fahnestock, Curran, Jaynes, Campbell, Bowker, Mr. Biddle, Benedict, Cowin, McKelvy, VVeaver, Ryan, jolly. A CAPPELLA CHOIR VS ith a sudden Hash of color, the film portrays now one of our particularly prominent organiza- t ons the A Cappella choir. Our high school has often received many notable honors, among which have been honors won by our own A Cappella choir. The purpose of this choir is to cultivate an ap- preciation of fine music and a sense of refinement in the school. The history of the choir is one worthy of praise and highest commendation. Organized in 1931 by lVlr Frank C. Biddle, supervisor of music, it was comprised of twenty-two members. At the pre- sent time the choir consists of fifty members and thirty-three alternates, elected each semester by vote of the students interested in the try-outs. VVithin the school, the choir lends much to the beauty and inspiration of our daily chapel services, besides forming one of the main features of the annual Christmas concerts and Spring Festivals. lt has also won great praise at its public appear- ances in several places of prominence. This past year our A Cappella choir won national recognition when it was chosen to represent Pennsylvania in one of six coast to coast broadcasts sponsored by the National Music Educators. Thus the A Cappella choir is a worthy organization, and one which will achieve greater fame for VV1lk1nsburg High School. Dinfcfar ,,,.,.,,.,,.,,,r ...UFRANK C. BIDDLE Student Lwzder c,.Y,,c EJAMES MCKELVY Jlfanzzgcr., ...o.,.. . ,oo. FRED Cowm 41 1

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Dr. A. C. Young, Mrs. Herbert Patterson. Miss Keitha Covil, Mr. L. E. Spray. THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President .............. ..........,...,.. . ........,.. M Rs. HERBERT PATTERSON Vice-President ..,,.,.. ......,..,...,....T D R. A. C. YOUNG Sefremfy ...,........ .. ........ Miss KEITHA COVIL Trmsurer ,,,, , ,,,,., , ,,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...,,,,,,,.,,.,.,,,,,,,,.,. lVlR. L. E. SPRAY The Parent-Teacher Association of the senior high school is sponsored by the parents, teachers and friends of the high school. Its greatest aim is to bring closer relationship between the home and school, and its purpose is to have parents and teachers study together the interests and needs of the students. During the past year The Parent-Teacher Association has done excellent work for school welfare. They have provided clothing, most of which was donated, for a number of young people. They have provided free lunches in the cafeteria to needy and under-nourished students. They have assisted in securing medical aid for the students both in high school and for special cases in the grade schools. They have even provided means of transportation for worthy students who live too far to walk and who cannot afford to pay for transportation. The money for this school welfare work ofthe Parent-Teacher Association was secured from a refreshment stand conducted at Graham Field dur- ing football season. Sandwiches, pop, candies, and ice-cream were sold at the stand. The committee consisted of Mrs. L. E. Spray, the chairman and Mrs. D. Hess, Mrs. R. H. Kiser, Mrs. Herbert Patterson, Mrs. VV. T. Hurtt, Mrs. H. S. Beakes, Mrs. W. R. Walters, Mr. VV .R. WValters, and Mr. R. A. Getter. High school boys helped at the stand and acted as venders. Over two hundred dollars were made in this way. The Parent-Teacher Association holds monthly meetings at which the business ofthe association is conducted and problems are discussed by members of the organization or by outside speakers. An outstanding feature of this year's program was the many opportunities given students of the high school to take part and parents were given an opportunity to become better acquainted with the school activities. The Parent-Teacher Association urges all parents of high school students to become members of this organization and to find out for themselves, what this organization is doing to promote the best interests of the school. 43