CLASS OFFICERS

 

President                          Graham Charles

Vice President                      Frances Cady

Secretary                              James Funk

Treasurer                                  Jay Fleck

Class Dean                                 Miss Ash

 

The Freshman Class
 

     The history of the Freshman Class began with its organization. On February 2, 1925, a meeting was called and a fair representation of the class, with Mr. Bell as moderator, met to organize into a single unit the largest, (and we think the finest) class of boys and girls ever to enter the Tyrone High School. At this meeting the officers were elected.

     The Freshman Class has firmly resolved to work together with such vigor that the time when they became a unit shall mark an epoch in the history of Tyrone High School.

     A few days later Miss Ash was appointed our class dean. We feel sure that with Miss Ash as our dean, to direct and encourage us, we will accomplish great things toward the betterment of ourselves and the school in general.

     Several days later a meeting was called and Miss Ash was given a standing vote of confidence and thanks. A few announcements were made concerning our future activities and the first real meeting of our class was adjourned.

     We met for the second time about a week later. At this meeting we had some real business to transact. The selection of our class colors was discussed. Many were suggested, and the final vote taken showed our selection to be cherry and white. The committees for the year were appointed. They stand as follows:

     Social Committee - Chairman, Betty Hepler; Geraldine Gingerich, Christy Albright, Joseph McWilliams, Mary Kessler.

     Lookout Committee - Farran Zerbe, Phyllis Kinkead, Arthur Moore, Lorraine Batchelor, Marjorie Garman,

     Then as a grand finale to this meeting it was announced that the Freshman Social would be held Friday, February 27, 1925. So the Social Committee with the aid of Miss Ash worked untiringly to make our first party a success. On Friday at 8 p. m., about 75 Freshmen assembled in the lower corridor to enjoy the party. The party was held in the form of an entertainment for the King and Queen of Freshmen Land.

     The following program was given:

 

 

     At the completion of the program, refreshments were served.  Needless to say - they were "enjoyed by all."  About 10:30 p.m. the orchestra played "Home Sweet Home." We took the hint and left, everyone saying  he felt the party was the very best ever.  We've heard it rumored, too, that it was the very best of the season.

     This is only the beginning.  We intend to do much more, but as the FALCON goes to press early, we can only record the first of the activities of the Class of 1928.

 

GRAHAM CHARLES, '28.

 

TO A FRESHMAN

 

(With Apologies to Shakespeare.)
 

Organizations

The Orchestra

Directed by Miss Zimmers

 

 

       

        

"The Spokesman"

 

THE STAFF

 

   

Reporters:  WILLIAM GUNTER, JANET SMITH, MARY STRYKER, WARD MYERS, ANNA McCONAHY, SEWART HILTNER, LOUISE HALL, MARJORIE GARMAN, ALBERT FREEMAN, GRAHAM CHARLES, BETTY HEPLER.

History of "The Spokeman" for 1925

 

     A few days after the beginning of the school term, 1924-25 the "Spokesman" staff was appointed by Miss Bayle, faculty advisor.  As soon as the staff had had a meeting to lay plans, its members with the help of a few other students waged a campaign for subscriptions.  The first sign of the drive was seen in Chapel where a play was staged which emphasized the fact that everyone needed the "Spokesman." Two teams, Orange and Black, were then organized and through the rivalry a large circulation list was obtained.
     The first issue of the "Spokesman" was an introductory edition, the first one of its kind of which we know. This issue was of course small, having been published so early in the year, but it truly represented the excellence of the numbers to come.
     The next number was dedicated to the Freshmen, which is more recognition than Freshmen of other schools usually receive. True to the class it was dedicated to, it was published in a bright green cover.
     The next number of note was the one given over to the campaign for a Junior High School. In this issue the school body was awakened to the inadequate facilities for education in our present building.
     During the year the old custom of setting aside a day of each month as "Spokesman Day" was discontinued. Material suitable for the "Spokesman" was obtained from the regular work of the English classes.
     The Staff has been tireless in its efforts to publish a good paper. "Art" Ferner, Editor-in-Chief, added to his already endless labors by serving as Editor for several departments during their regular head's absence. Robert Boyer with his assistant, Josephine Kanour, worked hard to make the Literary Department interesting and succeeded. Edward Kelly with his force of reporters made the School News Department bigger and better than ever. Morris Morgan, assisted by Clara Grazier, very ably wrote up the football and basket ball games. Adaline Hoffman should be commended for the efficient manner in which she kept us in touch with the Alumni. And in like manner the heads of the other departments, Roberta Brower as Joke Editor, who although she left school during the second semester made an enviable record with her assistants, James Black and Marlin Stewart; Alta Shimer, and Ernest Weyant, who later took her position, as Exchange Editors: and Josephine Derr as Music Editor, did their utmost to make their departments measure up to the ideals of former editors.
     Jack Miller and Gerald Flenner gave the "Spokesman" a classy appearance with their original cuts. We were to be congratulated for having artists of so much talent on the staff.
     Lee Wagner as Circulation Manager. the Advertising Manager, Joseph Cady, and James Durham, his successor, with their force of assistants, and William Metcalfe as Business Manager, saw to the delivering and financing of the "Spokesman." By their labors, especially in advertising, the Spokesman was made possible. Much appreciation too is due to the business men of the town who advertised in the "Spokesman."
     The school contributed some very good material to the "Spokesman" this year. A box was placed in the lower corridor for collecting jokes and stray news. In this way everyone could be a "Spokesman" reporter.
     May the students of T. H. S. in the future be as successful with the publishing of the "Spokesman" as we have been in the past year. And may the staffs in after years excel in that in which this year's staff has failed. We hope the day will come when the "Spokesman" will have the honor of being the perfect school paper.
 

ERNEST WEYANT, '26.

  Gen Three Club
 

The Gen Three Club had their first meeting at the beginning of this school year for the purpose of electing officers. Sam Thompson was made President. The other officers elected were Vice President, Ethel Hickes; Secretary, Jo Kanour; and Treasurer, James Gwin.
     The aim of the Gen Three Club this year, as it has been for the last two years, is to present the Commercial Department with some article of equipment. Last year the Club purchased a filing cabinet for the department. This year it contemplates purchasing an adding machine which is much needed in Commercial work.
     We planned another Christmas party this year, but due to the scarlet fever epidemic, school was closed earlier than anticipated: the result was no party.
     At the next meeting it was decided there would be a debate: the question was: "Resolved: That Pitman Shorthand is Better Than Gregg." The judges of the debate were Mr. Eisenhart, Mr. Bell, Miss Bayle. Dr. Farrand, and Mr. Elwood Snyder. The debaters for the affirmative were Charles Ginter, Margaret Benson, Jo Kanour, and Wilbur Schaul. For the negative, Chester Edwards, Jo Derr, Albert Shollenberger, and Ethel Hickes. The arguments of both sides were fine in fact, so equally matched that the decision was 3-2 in favor of the affirmative. This debate was especially interesting because there has been a possibility of introducing Gregg Shorthand into the high school. Many interesting features of each system were brought to light.
     "Gee Three" is a strictly Commercial club, organized three years ago. The members must be Juniors or Seniors. Every person in order to be eligible to join the club must have a good scholastic standing or they are dropped from the roll. This tends to keep a membership of interested workers. All Commercials are glad to be members of this organization and we feel sure we shall always be proud of the "Gee Three" Commercial Club, and the work it has done in the school.
 

ETHEL, HICKES, '25.

 

 

Gen Three Club

President         SAMUEL THOMPSON
Vice President           ETHEL HICKES

Secretary         JOSEPHINE KANOUR

Treasurer                   JAMES GWIN

Advisors      MISS ASH, MISS OPPEL

 

 

The "Hi-Y" Club

 

     Early in November Mr. McFeaters and the Boys' Work Committee of the Y. M. C. A. met with about eighteen boys with the intentions of organizing a "Hi-Y" Club in Tyrone, and, after sending eight boys to the Lewistown Older Boys' Conference, we organized our club.
     Now it is in full swing with a full roll of thirty members of the three upper classes of Tyrone High and of the Y. M. C. A. The officers of the club are:

JAMES L. GRAZIER                        President
EDWARD KELLY                     Vice President
JOSEPH B. CADY      Secretary and Treasurer

     Their work is already being noticed. They have had several social and religious events which have benefitted the community and they are living up to the purpose for which they organized - "To create, maintain, and extend throughout the high school and community, high standards of Christian character."

JOE B. CADY, '26.

 

 

Glee Clubs
 

     BOYS - John Hall, Clarence Batcheler, Ward Myers, William Barr, James Grazier, James Black, Dick Hamer, Claude Smith, Arthur Ferner, Joe Cady, John Davis, Ulysses Crampton, George Eschbaugh, Gilbert Smith, Richard Waite, Edward Kelly, Merle Stonebraker.
     GIRLS - Margaret Woodring, Eunice Gardner, Margaret Benson, Margaret Campbell, Louise Griffin, Mildred Beringer, Alice Miller, Helen Priest, Frances Sickler, Maxine Sawyer, Elizabeth Bathurst, Elsie Rhoades, Regina Moffet, Cleo Clemens, Ruth Kennedy, Frances Lewis, Betty Moffett, Anna Casher, Sarah Swartz, Margaret Wertz, Isabelle Eschbach, Thelma Wieghamen, Anna McConahy, Eleanor Gaut, Sarah Taylor, Helen Goss, Marie Copenhaver, Louise Woomer, Josephine Derr, Louise Waite, Kathleen McLanahan, Kathryn Eyer, Frances Cady, Mary Kessler, Dorothy Eschbach.

     Pianists - Frances Walton (Girls) ; Josephine Derr (Boys) . Director - Miss Zimmers.

 

Glee Clubs

 

     It is impossible to say that Tyrone Hi does not have a good "ear for music," as the saying goes, and for the year '24-'25, Orpheus seems to have showered an unusual amount of melody into our midst.
     Miss Zimmers, the very able director of the Glee Clubs, led us into new and interesting channels, and it must be admitted, that it was more or less fascinating.
     At the beginning of the term, it was decided that the one-quarter credit would not be given to members who missed more than three practices without legal excuses. This was in accordance with the state laws, and the clubs did very well in observing and upholding the regulation.
     A great amount of money was spent in buying music for the Orchestra and Glee Clubs, and many hard but worth-while hours were spent in practicing such masterpieces as "Meditation," based on the Bach-Gounod "Ava Maria;" "Serenade," by Schubert; "Amaryllis," the fanciful French dance song, and lighter melodies such as "To a Wild Rose." by MacDowell. The Girls' Glee Club contributed these lovely songs, while the Boys' worked long and faithfully at the "Beduoin Love Song," "Absent," "Soldiers' Chorus" from Faust. and the "Invictus." All these are to be presented to the public some time in April, but at the time of this writing, the event has not yet occurred. However, if it is as successful as the short concerts have been, which were given in chapel, we can be sure of an extremely artistic recital.
     During the year. many of the Glee Club members gave short sketches, sang or played in chapel, and it surely did improve the assembly period, which would have often lacked in pep otherwise. Some of these people were:
     Ed Kelly - Singing the lovely Chinese melody "No Tickee-No Shirtee:" for an encore, the passionate "At Dawning," ("I Love You"). Both of these were rendered in a highly brilliant manner. Harold Miller "dripped" the accompaniment.
     Margaret Woodring - Singing first "By the Waters of Minnetonka," and then "In an Old Garden." Peg has a good voice and it surely was beautiful. She also played several of MacDowell's numbers.
     Frances Sickler - Sang "O Sole Mio," and "A Kiss in the Dark." During the rendition of the latter, a noticeable "Oh" went over the boys' section of the assembly.
     Mildred Berringer-Playing several beautiful compositions. One was by Rachmaninoff, and one by Rubenstein. They were both lovely.
     "Sally" Taylor played "Valse Arabesque" and "The Rosary." Both were done splendidly. She also played a duet in company with Peg Miller.
     John Davis sang "Memory Lane." Due to the short length of time, an encore was prohibited, but we enjoyed what was sung.
     Margaret Campbell played several very pretty selections and they were greatly appreciated.
     "Jo" Derr sang "The World is Waiting for the Sunrise" and "Moon Dream Shore."
     Dick Hamer, John Davis, George Eschbaugh, and Art Ferner sang several songs as a quartet.
     All these participants are very talented, and for their share toward making chapel interesting, Miss Zimmers thanks them.
     Much of the material for the John B. Rogers play this year was supplied by the Glee Clubs, and we are sure that much of the success of that production is due to the trained talent which forms the membership of these organizations. The singing both of the principals and of the chorus members of "Fleurette" was indeed excellent. We feel certain, however, that had it not been for the fact that the voices were trained and developed in the Glee Clubs that the musical numbers would have been much less effective.

JOSEPHINE DERR, '26.

 

The Home Economics Club
 

     The first meeting of the Home Economics Club was held this year Monday, the first of December. The following officers were elected:
 

President                          CATHRYN HARDY
Vice President         ELIZABETH VAN SCOYOC
Treasurer                      ELIZABETH WALKER
Secretary                           FRANCES CADY
Press Agent                    DOROTHY BROWER
Corresponding Secretary            HELEN GOSS
 

     Under the efficient directing of the Club's advisor, Miss Lucas, several very interesting and instructive programs have been given. In February a "Children's Party" was given and proved a great success. The following program was presented
 

A Solo                                              Margaret Gates
Violin Duet                   Janet Hepler, Adelaide Gingerich
Vocal Duet                        Mary Kessler, Frances Cady
Reading - "By Courier"                          Frances Sickler
"Recreation in the Home"               Miss Luella McAllister
A "Dumb Play"                            A Lighthouse Tragedy
A "Stunt"                                             Gervis Hoover
 

     The guests came to the party attired as children, and refreshments in keeping with the idea of the evening were served.
     The members of the Club intend to give a play some time this spring. We are sure that they will make as great a success of this as they have of everything else that they undertake. They are an enterprising group, and since they are the only Freshman Club in high school, they hold a unique place in our organizations.
 

 

Le Cercle Francais

 

OFFICERS

 

President                                  ALTA SHIMER

Vice President                   VIVIAN WEIGHAMAN

Secretary and Treasurer       ADALINE HOFFMAN

Chairman Program Committee     CLARA GRAZIER

Faculty Advisor                      MISS LOVELASS

The French Club

(LE CERCLE FRANCAIS)

 

     In an effort to further the study of the French language, a French Club was formed on November 3, 1924, by the second year French Class. To speak things French, to do things French; in general, to be French as nearly as an American can be, was the idea the club wished to carry out at its meetings.
     The first thing done was to elect officers. Those who are guiding the club through its stormy first year are:

President                                  ALTA SHINIER
Vice President                    VIVIAN WEIGHAMAN

Secretary and Treasurer        ADALINE HOFFMAN

Chairman Program Committee      CLARA GRAZIER

     Miss Lovelass acts as the advisor of the club and to her it owes the success of everything it has undertaken. The club is very grateful to her for her splendid help.
     It was decided that no first year French students should be taken in until they had completed at least a half year of French; however, as this copy goes to press no action has been taken in connection with the admission of members other than the original Seniors.
     The members of the club realize that only through speaking and hearing French can they attain the highest degree of perfection. For this reason the program committee takes great care in selecting programs that the members, at the present, are able to handle and understand.
     Speeches, readings, and games in French, as well as solos and songs by the entire club, are a few of the things that have made the club meetings entertaining and at the same time beneficial.
     It is the sincere hope of the club that the work it has started, will be carried on from year to year by the French classes who follow them.

 

 

     We, the Senior Class of 1925, of Tyrone High School, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this, our last will and testament, in manner and form following:
     To the Faculty we leave our sincere appreciation for their kind help to us during our school life.
     To the Sophomores - A share of the dignity of the Senior Class.
     To the Freshmen - Anything at all belonging to the Seniors that they may want.
     Eleanor Crawford - "Tweeny" Gordon's ability to be devilish.
     Kate Eyer - Berkie, if he's willing.
     "Bing" Johnson - Seth Davis' and Leroy Williams' occupation of "goolosh" buckling.
     Josephine Derr - Any man in the Senior Class to love, honor, and obey (except Charlie Ginter; Timmie has him).
     Anna Dawson - Her sister's ability to giggle.
     Ken Hessler - Ethel Hickes to take in his car; he looks lonely.
     Mary Crisp - The position of advertising manager of both the "Spokesman" and "Falcon."
     Goldie Fink - Some of "Pete" Benson's brilliance (hair included).
     Clarence Hambright - The spirit and fire of the Senior football men.
     Marian Condol - Some of Sara Snyder's brightness.
     Annablanche Cisney - Some of Margaret Woodring's extension.
     "Dickie" Hamer - Timmie and Charlie's seat in Room 3 for him and Peg, for - well, for various things.
     Mary Singer - A little of Kathleen Stover's excess flesh.
     Frank Hand - Myrtle Stonebraker; they are both lovelorn.
     Helen Stewart - William Metcalfe; he needs a girl.
     Helen Priest - Alta Shimer's season ticket at Doc. Irvin's.
     Clemence Barr - Edna Fink's ability to get to school on time.
     Chester Edwards - Sonny's star place on the basket ball team.
     Viola Bateman - A little of Myrtle Stonebraker's voice.
     John Hall - "Addy" Hoffman's ability to write love notes.
     Hulda Tree - Timmie Garman's knack of captivating men..
     Bill Fisher - Morris Morgan's knowledge of Physics.
     Bernadine Wertz - Margaret Woodring's liking to talk and giggle.
     John Giles - Two bottles of Bill Gunter's height reducer.
     Emma Whippo - Janet Smith's dating facilities.
     James Gwin - John Davis' Ford to come to school in.
     Frances Walton - Adaline Hoffman's unique and original ability to make men forget all else for her.
     Morris Epstein - Berkie's ability to pass his subjects and still play basket ball.
     Margaret Caldwell - Dorothy Fleck's muffler on the voice.
     George Eshbach - Lee Wagner's voice.
     Florence Colabine - Elizabeth Dawson's tiny feet.
     Elizabeth Bathurst - Earle Westley's love.
     James Grazier - Art Ferner's ability to have a "regular" girl.
     Marian Fleck - Helen Renner's ability to cuss.
     Mila Gall agher - "Pete" Benson's place as Miss Ash's pet.
     Julia Conrad - " Splinters" Chamberlain's ability to flunk.
     Harvey Stoner - "Sleepy" Durham's wide awakeness in his classes.
     Gertrude Hollabough - "Speedo" Hazel's brightness in chemistry.
     Myra Miller - Clara's willingness to hold hands in P. D.

     Josephine Kanour - The presidency of the Gen Three Club next year.
     Minerva Leff - Albert Shollenberger, since she's so crazy about the men.
     Peg Miller - Alice Scruders' dignity and quietness; she'll need it when she's a Senior.
     Bob Steel - Joe Gardner's poise back of a soda fountain.
     Anne Lukens - Gladys Stover's luck at keeping one fellow.
     Monk Stewart - Berkie's ability to write big notes to the "wimmen."
     Doris Lorsong - The position as librarian in the high school; we need one.
     Ninevah Diana Kirk - John Davis' dancing ability; combined with her own, she'll soon be in the Follies.
     Julia Morgan - Dot Fleck's knack of having her Cicero.
     Thomas Steel - Walter Thomas's gift of gab in P. D. He'll need it if ''Rosa" officiates.
     Dorothy Morrow - Leroy Williams' fondness for tormenting his teachers.
     Elda Riggle - Edna Fink's quiet demeanor.
     Bill Harnish - A seat in the Senior Office Practice room to get him away from the Junior girls.
     Mary Stryker - We would give Mary, Sonny Wooden, but she already has him, so we'll give her some of Regina Moffet's modesty.
     Margaret Smith - Some of Viola Kephart's knowledge.
     Joe Cady - Morris Morgan's position as manager of all sports.
     Esther Stoufer - Elizabeth Dawson's good marks in Senior English.
     Merle Stonebraker -  - Ruth Rhodes, to have a good necking party with.
     Helen Goss - Bonnalyn Price's luck at getting rides home at noon (maybe she could get a John, too).
     George Wills - The Senior Class gives their appreciation of his saxaphone solos.
     Louise Griffin - Jack Miller's artistic ability to add to her own.
     Walter Durham - Earle Westley's winning way of bumming cigarettes.
     Eunice Gardner - Timmie Garman's charming appearance.

     Dorothy Givler-"Splinters" Chamberlain's forwardness in everything.
     Nelson Way - Charlie Ginter's gift of snatching forward passes from the atmosphere.
     Mary Forcey - Ethel Hickes' ability to type accurately.
     Sam Thompson - Leroy Williams' ability to talk without interruptions.
     Elizabeth Reed - A little of the Senior's dignity and Harold Miller's quietness.
     Robert Buck - Leroy Williams' ability to sleep in class.
     William Barr - Some of John Davis' charming ability to keep awake.
     Estella Rhodes - The Senior Bible so she can learn more cuss words.
     James Black - A girl to love and write notes to in the Senior room. (Since Addie isn't there,)
     Elva Park - Vivian Weighaman's quiet reserved ways.
     Harold Bigley - Seth Davis' ability to tell parlor jokes.
     Elsie Rhodes - Alta Shinier's hair dye.
     Dick Crampton - Harold Miller's ability to keep out of trouble in class.
     Maxine Sawyer - Ruth Rhodes' curly hair.
     Mildred Seeger - The PLEASURE of typing the Senior Class play next year.
     Kathleen Sellers - Ed Kelly's ability to give long discourses, using large words.
     Ernest Weyant - A few of the Seniors' F's; he needs them.
     Anna Shope - Janet Smith's bluffing ability.
     Clarence Batchelor - Art Ferner's hard luck with women (as shown in his parts in "Crichton" and "Fleurette," of course.)
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have herewith subscribed our names and set our seals in this Year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-five.

 

ADALINE HOFFMAN,

ETHEL HICKES,

CHARLES GINTER.

 

 

     Prof. Bell - "Your explanation is as clear as mud."

     Bright Senior: "Well, that covers the ground anyway."

     Joe Gardner: "May I call you by your first name?"

     Betty Hepler: "By your last name, if you please." (Help.)

     "Stockings?" said the salesman;

     "Yes, madame, what number do you wear?"

     "Why, two, of course," said the sweet little thing.

 

WATCH US VANISH

 

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

 

A. McConahy: "How nice of you, Batch, to bring these flowers, and so much dew on them."

Batch: "I know, but I will pay that tomorrow."

 

1925 Falcon, Part 3