Education: 1933 Argus, Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, PA

SELECTIONS from the yearbook contributed by Judy Banja

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY

Class Officers

President, John Philip Steiner.

Vice-President, Charles Davis.

Secretary, Betty Beck.

Historian, Jane Trude.

Faculty Adviser, Mr. Peiffer.

Sergeant-at-Arms, William Swigart.

Advisory Board, Guy Pandolfino, Nancy Pandolfino, Bernice Heffner, Ann Rhodes, Max Simpson, Thomas Shumaker, Margaret Jacobs, and Elizabeth MacNamara.

  According to the old adage, "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow." The question is: Have we who, in the fall of 1929, budding as small sprouts, succeeded in growing into gracious and fruitful trees of wisdom? Have we used to the best of our knowledge and power the life-giving tutelage that our teachers have bestowed upon us? An acorn has no power whatsoever over its own growth; if placed in a climate unfavorable to it, it will remain dormant and of no use. We have the power, however, of improving our unfavorable conditions and eliminating the devastating frost of indolence, unsuccessful effort and carelessness.
  Little was done in our Freshmen year with the exception that, in April, we organized our nursery with the following results:

President, John Philip Steiner.

Vice-President, Charles Davis.

Secretary, Eleanor Wright.
Historian, Jane Trude.

Sergeants-at-Arms, Blair Sponeybarger, Steele Swope.
Faculty Adviser, Miss Juniatta Miller.
Advisory Board, Jane Warfel, William Swigart, Thomas Shumaker, Vivian Bowman, Eugene Shore, Hubert Hall, Kathryn Scalia, Grant Leighty.

  In the Sophomore year, approximately one hundred and forty rollicking young saplings weathered successfully the storm of a school year. Officers for this year were:

President, John Philip Steiner.
Vice-President, William Todd.
Secretary, Eleanor Wright.
Historian, Jane Trude.
Faculty Adviser, Miss Mary Grove.
Sergeants-at-Arms, Jack Bert, Blair Sponeybarger.
Advisory Board, Robert Bayer, Betty Beck, Jane Warfel, Catherine Rodgers, William Swigart, Dorothy Watson, Laurabelle Ryan, and Grant Leighty.

  We proved ourselves to be at the top by heading the Honor Roll on more than one occasion.
  The big event of the Sophomore year was the dance held at Number 2 Fire Engine House under the direction of Miss Mary Grove.
  By the third year of our growth, we had metamorphosed from a supple, pliant plant into the prediction of the sturdy upright individuals we were to become.
  We elected early this year the following officers:

President, John Philip Steiner.
Vice-President, Robert Bayer.
Secretary, Eleanor Wright.
Historian, Jane Trude.
Sergeant-at-Arms, Steele Swope.
Faculty Adviser, Miss Mary Grove.
Advisory Board, Adaline Morelli, Ann Rhodes, Guy Pandolfino, Nancy Pandolfino, Dorothy Watson, Thomas Shumaker, Bernice Heffner, and Margaret Jacobs.

  During the Junior year the colors, Green and White, were chosen by the class and the flower, The Red Rose. As its motto, the class chose, "Climb Though the Way Be Hard."
  The Junior Prom was a huge success as far as attendance, mirth, and hilarity were concerned. Held at the Country Club, June 8, it provided an opportunity for dancing and card playing. We also held two other dances which were acclaimed successful.
  One hundred and fourteen full grown trees stretched their arms to the sun. They have attained the intellectual stature for which their eager limbs have reached.
  For in the Girls' Choral Club, the Boys' Glee Club, the Orchestra, the Band and the Dramatic Club, the Seniors have been amply represented.
  As for athletics, we can be sure that the vacancies left by the departing Seniors will be hard indeed to fill. The teams have enjoyed successful seasons and never-to-be-forgotten good times.
  One of the outstanding activities of this year was the class play, "Oh! Professor!" The play was directed by Mr. Benholtz and proved a great attainment for the Seniors.
  Thus, at the end of four years of high school development, our one hundred and fourteen oaks are ready to withstand the stormy blasts of life. May success came. to them and may the strong virility which they have built up during their growth here, remain with them forever!

Class Song

"Thy Honor, Thy Glory"
Words by Adaline Morelli

GRADUATES

HUNTINGDON HIGH SCHOOL - JUNE 6, 1933

ACADEMIC COURSE
 

Total - 82

COMMERCIAL COURSE

Total - 32
Total for Both Courses - 114

  Due to a clerical error, the "Mantle Oration, 'Industries of Huntingdon,' by Robert Bayer," was omitted from the Commencement Program appearing on Page fifty-one.

FIFTY-THIRD

CLASS DAY

HUNTINGDON HIGH SCHOOL

GRAND THEATRE

Tuesday Afternoon, June 6, 1933, at two-thirty o'clock

"OUT OF THE PAST"

Cast

Class Presentations

Wm. Todd, Max Simpson, Thelma Coffman, Hazel Corbin

FIFTY-THIRD

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

HUNTINGDON HIGH SCHOOL

GRAND THEATRE

Tuesday Evening, June 6, 1933, at eight o'clock

Program

Class Colors - Green and White

Class Flower - Red Rose

Class Motto - "Climb though the way be hard."

Baccalaureate Sermon - Rev. O. B. Poulson,

Presbyterian Church, Sunday Evening, June 4, 1933
 

GRADUATES WITH HIGH HONOR

GRADUATES OF HONOR

JUNIORS

President, Willis Beckel.

Vice-President, Christian Herron.

Secretary, Bethel Poulson.

Historian, Erma Hileman.

Treasurer, Miss Hooper.

Sergeants-at-Arms, Ellsworth Shope and Harold Holland.

Advisory Board: Lena Day, Sherlie Eckfeld, Mary McKenzie, Virginia Stickley, Bob Beck, Lynn Corcelius, Maurice Shultz and Wendell Wear.

SOPHOMORES

President, Calvin Walker.

Vice-President, "Bob" Clark.

Secretary, Jean Shilling.

Treasurer and Faculty Adviser, Mr. Brenholtz.

Historian, Marie Herncane (selected for four years).

Sergeants-at-Arms, Lewis Catalusci and Alfred Lang.

Advisory Board: Peggy Gump, Geraldine Randolph, Jean Shilling, "Bob" Clark, John Edwards, Arthur Neary, and Calvin Walker.

FRESHMEN

President, Bernard Leiper.

Vice-President, Lloyd Peightal.

Secretary, Chester Snyder.

Historian, Samuel Beckel.

Sergeants-at-Arms, Frank Beckel, Hiram Reynolds.

Faculty Adviser and Treasurer, Miss Juniata Miller.

Advisory Board: Doris Coffman, Catherine Gehrett, Rosaline Pittenger, Richard Rhodes, Lester Hess, Clarence Herncane.