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SENIOR CLASS ANNUAL

OF THE

HOLLIDAYSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR

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DEDICATION

  This book is respectfully dedicated to Mr. Wilbur R. Craig for his undivided 
time and untiring efforts in its publication.

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EDITORIAL

In this, the initial number of our school Annual, we present to our fellow 
students and townspeople, a publication which we hope will be gratefully 
received, and will occupy a position of prominence in their dealings with any 
member of our class in future years.

We have endeavored to put our best ability and skill into these pages, and, if 
any errors are noted, we hope our friends and classmates will overlook them as 
this is our first attempt at such a stupendous undertaking. Mistakes are bound 
to occur, no matter how good the intentions are.

At this time, in behalf of the other members of the staff, I wish to heartily 
thank our Advertisers for the generous and liberal support they have shown 
toward our Publication.

THE EDITOR

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Blue and White Staff

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Staff of the Blue and White Annual

WILLIAM ROSS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 
WILLIAM PLANK, ASSISTANT EDITOR 
GEORGE HARTSOCK,  SPORT EDITOR 
VIRGINIA HUNTER, BUSINESS MANAGER 
RUBY ROBINSON, ADVERTISING

COMMITTEE

Aletta Malone 
Raymond Burger 
Gladys Housum 
Anna Lynch 
Harry Thompson 
Roy Dell 
Mable Brenner 
Edwin Kephart 
Elizabeth Sommer

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The Staff 

Every good business has organization and efficient management so did the Blue 
and White Annual. It is the product of a few members of our class who had a 
vision early in the senior year and backed that vision with a keen desire and 
indomitable will to see it materialize. It is not an exaggeration to say, that 
when the idea was suggested to the class as a whole, every member signified his 
desire that the year book be attempted. It was not long until the proposition 
was known throughout the school, and urgent requests were made from members of 
all the classes that the project be carried through. Enthusiasm waxed strong on 
the part of all at the beginning, as is always the case, but, when the actual 
work was begun, the burden of the task fell on the shoulders of the chosen few, 
or the committee, who were appointed to carry out the work. Unlimited credit is 
due the staff of this annual; unstinted praise should be given to all but it 
should be given especially to the several who through untiring efforts and extra 
hours organized and assembled the material into its completed form. Their only 
reward is their hope that the book will be a treasure and a gem to the many 
owners.

Faculty Advisor

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blank page

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H. J. BARRETT

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Spiritually defined, life is a great and beautiful gift of God to be used in His 
service in making the world a better, a fitter, a holier, and a nobler place in 
which to dwell - in making all material things and all living creatures, 
including man, more useful to human kind. Educationally defined, life may be 
regarded as a series of situations and a corresponding series of responses to 
these situations. The supreme and essential aim of education is to afford man 
such experiences as will enable him to make the most appreciative, the most 
high-minded, the most purposeful, and the most efficient responses to the 
various situations, in which he may find himself placed in life from time to 
time, that he may render the most sincere and exalted service to his fellowmen 
and may realize to the fullest degree the Divine purpose of his creation. 
Primarily, education controls conduct, conduct moulds character, and character 
determines destiny.

H. J. Barrett

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Faculty

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FACULTY

H. J. Barrett, Superintendent
Wilbur R. Craig, Principal
Mrs. H. J. Barrett, Mathematics
Harry H. Wade, Mathematics
Miss Mary Rooney, Commercial
Miss Mary Yost, English
Mrs. Eleanor Grimminger, Foreign Languages
Eugene Robb, Chemistry and Physics
Mrs. Grace Turner, General Science
Miss Nellie E. Berg, History
Arthur C. Van Saun, Social Science
Mrs. Jean Milliesen, Music

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Officers

President, Irvin Davis
Vice-President, Robert Bagshaw
Treasurer, Harry Sandrus
Secretary, Eva Knee

COLORS: Blue and Gold
FLOWER: Yellow Moss Rose
MOTTO: "Character is the Only True Diploma"

Committees

Banquet and Finance

Harry Sandrus (Chairman)
Chapman Bromley
Glenn Rodkey
Margaret Shope
Margaret Powell

Ring, Pin and Invitation

Aletta Malone (Chairman)
Edna Snowberger
Ethelyn Tussey
Raymond Burger
Chester McClellan
Harry Thompson
Harry Hughes

Play

Walter Pope (Chairman)
Virginia Hunter
Howard Suckling
Harry Hughes
Joe King

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SENIORS

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ROBERT BAGSHAW - "Bob" 
The Bagshaw farm is pretty far, 
Rob comes to school in his car, 
He's a good fellow, one of the best, 
And we all know he's in "Ernest."

MARGARET BIDDLE - "Margaret" 
In shorthand and typing she is great,
Knocks off the words at a great rate. 
Her home is on a quiet farm. 
And friendliness is her greatest charm.

MABEL BRENNER - "Mabe" 
Makes good fudge, can set the table, 
No one else can drive a car like Mabel. 
Seems to like a quiet life, 
She'll make some one a good wife.

CLAIRE BRIGHTBILL - "Claire" 
Claire has been here just two years, 
As a Junior she first appears. 
She's always in for lots of fun, 
And makes a friend of every one.

CHAPMAN BROMLEY - "Chap" 
Another famous football man,
Plays as well as anyone can. 
Chap's a boy the girls can't get, 
No one has known him to be in love yet.

RAYMOND BURGER - "Ray" 
Always busy, always happy, 
Has a time that's very snappy. 
He likes the girls, they like Ray, 
Thus he goes his life in a care-free way.

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CATHERINE BAKER - "Kate" 
She's very quiet and very shy, 
Her marks are always very high, 
Boys don't seem to interest her a lot, 
And flappers ways don't bother her a jot.

JOSEPH BANHOLZER-"Joe" 
In football and basketball, he's a great athlete, 
Captain Banholzer can't be beat. 
His taste it seems to run to blondes, 
We doubt if he escapes the marriage bonds.

ELEANOR CADMAN - "Eleanor" 
Talking or laughing or being led, 
Through the muddy pools of life by Ed. 
On debates she's mighty good, 
Eleanor argues as well as anyone could.

EDWIN CURRAN - "Ed" 
In football he's a famous star, 
Known for his playing near and far, 
As for the girls, he gets them all, 
The cuter they are, the harder they fall.

ROY DELL - "Roy" 
Roy's quiet, hasn't much to say, 
Knows his lessons every day. 
But when he smiles you're sure to see 
His dimples, he has twenty-three.

IRVIN DAVIS - "Irv" 	"Mgr"
Here's to our President, clever and witty,
He doesn't like women, and that's a pity.
Some day you're going to be famous, Irv,
You've got the pep, and you've got the nerve.

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J0SEPH EBOCH - "Joe" 
Nothing to do, nothing to say, 
That's Joe day, by day, 
He comes to school occasionally soon, 
But usually see him 'long about noon.

ANNA EARNEST - "Anna" 
A Senior always Dignified, 
Even when she goes with Bob for a ride. 
A Teacher Anna's going to he, 
She's going to be successful, anyone can see.

CHESTER FEATHER - "Chet" 
His eyes are black, his hair is too, 
His cheeks are red as roses, 
But "Chet" is shy and we would like 
To watch when he proposes.

LILLIAN FLECK - "Bill" 
She doesn't run a limousine, 
Or cash a daily check, 
She doesn't overwork the "Prof" Or trouble the Girl's Exec. 
She's a common sense young lady, 
With spirits extra fine, 
And we're counting on her to win most anytime.

MARGARET GRIFFITH - "Peg" 
Of her aim in life, we are not sure, 
A year or two of teaching, she says will be her cure, 
Then she'll settle down in a house built for two, 
A little bungalow on a hill for her and Jesse will do.

GEORGE HARTSOCK - "Barney Google" 
Eyes of blue, hair that is light, 
When Barney is wanted he is not in sight, 
Early to bed, late to school, 
Not particular about breaking a rule.

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ARDEN HEVERLY - "Ardie" 
He speaketh well, he looketh wise, 
He hath a ready smile, 
Here's to our Ardie, he'll reach the top, 
By plugging the last long mile.

JANE HEVERLY - "Jane" 
Friendly and peppy and jolly is she, 
Her laugh it faileth never, 
Her way is kind, her voice is clear, 
And maketh music ever.

CALHOUN HOOVER - "Cal" 
A steady youth, both mild and meek, 
His modesty - is it complete? 
He's not so big, he's not so small, 
He's just a nice boy, that's all.

GLADYS HOUSUM - "Fat" 
Have you ever seen her worried, 
Have you ever seen her hurried, 
Have you ever seen her flurried or distressed? 
Did you know she's always happy, 
That she's always gay and snappy,
Did you know she's good as gold 
Always doing what she's told.

ELDON HOUSARE - "Red" 
Some are born for great things, 
Some are born for small, 
For some it's not recorded, 
Why they were born at all.

HARRY HUGHES - "Crib" 
The girls all like him, so do the boys, 
Are, lessons, or basket-ball, or girls, his joys? 
We're sure he's a winner which ever it be,
His success we his classmates, are eager to see.

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VIRGINIA HUNTER - "Gin" 
Here's the girl that's hard to meet, 
She's not in for making a show. 
Just a maiden fair and sweet, 
The kind of a girl you like to know.

LOUIS JACKSON - "Louie" 
Louie is a jolly good lad, 
He's not very good, yet not very bad. 
He doesn't sing, he doesn't play, 
Except in class, with nothing to say.

MEREDITH KEPHART - "Meredith" 
Was never known to loose her temper, 
Is always the same sweet maid, 
To those in distress, she is ever willing 
A hand to lend in aid.

ESTHER KELLER - "Esther" 
This lassie with rosy cheeks, 
Always smiles when folks she meets, 
Demure, reserved and gay, 
She loves all girls, but only one boy.

WILLIAM KELLER - "Bill" 
A quiet chap who seldom talks, 
At home, at school, or when he walks, 
In stature tall, and lank and lean, 
And working hard he is always seen.

JOE KING - "Joe"
This Senior looks very wise,
They say he knows much	
And he does lots of things -
Shoots Basket Balls and such.

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EDWIN KEPHERT - "Keppy" 
As a musician he's won great fame. 
Singing, piano, fiddle, it's all the same. 
He likes to study and be well known, 
"They can't get along without me" is his favorite moan.

EVA KNEE - "Eva" 
Eva is from Ducansville, 
She came to H. H. S. to learn, 
The sleight of hand is skill, 
A friend you have to earn.

JANE LANGHAM - "Janey" 
Some blondes are chemical, some are real; 
Here is one we like a great deal. 
Her name is Janey and she likes so and so,
 But speedy in typewriting - a commercial, you know.

VERA LINGAFELTER - "Vera"
Steadily she pursues her way 
With but little worry, 
Will do big things in a quiet way 
Without needless haste and flurry.

HERMAN LOCHER - "Deacon" 
Here is the first Deacon, 
May his line of questions never weaken. 
He never understands and makes such a fuss 
That the teacher never has time to question us.

JAMES LOCHER - "Deacon" 
This is Deacon number two, 
Lessons he never can see thru, 
His ideas on every thing are so hazy, 
He nearly drives the teacher crazy.

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ANNA LYNCH - "Ann" 
Here's to the girl with a happy smile, 
Making trouble all the while. 
Laughs and talks all day long, 
"Oh Johnny" is her favorite song.

MARY LYONS - "Mary" 
Mary is the little lass 
Who knows her lessons in every class, 
Knows her books from beginning to end, 
Always ready to be every one's friend.

CHESTER McCLELLAN - "Ted" 
Here's to the Shiek of the H. H. S. 
Always in love more or less, 
Rolls a wicked pair of eyes, 
Takes the girls from the other guys.

JAMES McGILL - "Jimmy" 
Jimmy seems a little shy, 
Never smiles at those who pass him by, 
But he has fallen hard it seems 
For a Soph's wily schemes.

VIRGIL MARKEY - "Markey'
A little work a little play,
This is the way Markey spends his day,
Or walking slowly thru the hall
Talking to his baby "Doll"

ALETTA MALONE - "Lete" 
Every one in the class likes Lete, 
Awfully clever, awfully sweet, 
Likes to laugh and flirt and dance, 
Helps when'ere she gets a chance.

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MELDA MILLER - "Kid"
She has two eyes so soft and brown - "Take Care"
She gives a side glance and looks down - "Beware"

GERALDINE NEELY - "Geraldine"
Always in a hurry,
Never seems to worry,
Likes to laugh, is full of fun,
That's why we like to see Geraldine come.

ROBERT NOKES-"Bob"
Gaysport claims Bob as her loyal son,
The biggest helper in the town, bar none,
By the time he's of age they can boast,
A lawyer, a doctor or an idler at most.

THELMA O'SHELL - "Thel"
The man to us is a stranger,
But we're afraid she's in danger;
With us long she has not tarried,
We've a suspicion she'll soon be married

WILLIAM PLANK - "Bill" 
Working merrily with a will,
On the annual, not a still.
From school to church, and church to school,
Bill is a shining example of the Golden Rule.

WALTER POPE - "Walt"
Who likes a person without a fault?
He has some; that's why we like Walt.
Doesn't study much, goes thru on hope,
Just try and find someone to worry Pope.

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MARGARET SHOPE - "Margie" 
Not so very short, not so very tall, 
But when it comes to lessons, 
She generally beats us all.

MARGARET POWELL - "Marg" 
This is the girl who is never known to frown,
One of the best humored in the town. 
Very quiet, hasn't much to say, 
But this doesn't keep the men away.

RUBY ROBINSON - "Ruby" 
Ruby is one of the pretties in the class; 
She'd often rather talk than pass, 
She likes to flirt and likes to sing, 
But she likes Lee best of anything.

GLENN RODKEY - "Goldberg" 
Goldberg sure can play basket-ball, 
Easy reach the basket, he's so tall, 
And of a Senior girl he's fond,
Just a hint - she's a blonde!

WILLIAM ROSS - "Bill" 
Here's to our Editor Bill, 
Working on the annual with a will, 
Bill is a woman hater, every one knows it. 
When the girls come around he plainly shows it.

HARRY SANDRUS - "Harry" 
Here is something that you rarely see, 
It's a Senior who is bright as can be, 
Harry is a mighty clever boy, 
Some more like him would fill the teachers with joy.

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HELEN POWELL - "Helen"  
Helen is a coquette, 
She'll soon be married, we're willing to bet. 
Well, he is a lucky man, 
Guess who it is, if you can.

MARY SHULTZ - "Mary" 
Always busy as a bee, 
We don't know how anyone works as much as she, 
That's why she always gets good marks, 
Good at lessons, but not much on larks.

EDNA SNOWBERGER - "Ed" 
Edna liked a typewriter, 
Studies shorthand with all her might, 
Always laughing full of fun, 
She's as happy as Seniors come.

ELIZABETH SOMMER - "Bettie" 
Betty goes to football in the fall, 
In the winter, to basket-ball, 
It isn't that she's fond of sport, 
But you see Crib is the Athletic sort.

JESSE SMITH - "Jess" 
Jess is very good at poker, 
Specially when he has the joker; 
Wins the pennies, nickles, dimes, 
When in the game he has the best of times.

RANKIN STAKE - "Rank" 
Rankin likes his pipe to smoke, 
Until Van the record broke; 
Kicked him out of Science Class, 
And he had to quit smoking in order to pass.

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SARA STIFFLER - "Sara" 
Sara likes to smile, 
She is smiling all the while, 
In lessons she is far from slow,
Always has every thing just so.

DOROTHY STROUP - "Dot"
Crazy about swimming is Dottee,
When it comes to playing hook, she is naughty;
Likes to talk and laugh and dance,
Gets out of lessons when she has a chance.

HOWARD SUCKLING - "Howdie"
He's a bachelor quite confirmed,
Girls have no charms for him we've learned;
But he's still just a little boy in size, 
And still not a very good judge of wives

HARRY THOMPSON - "Bub" 
Bub seems to be fond of Duncansville, 
What's the attraction? No. not a Bill, 
But he will go up so long as he's able
He goes up there to see his Mabel.

ETHELYN TUSSEY - "Tuss"
She knows her lessons as well as anyone can,
No one ever knew Tuss to fail an exam.
She plays a little, works a lot,
But when there's fun; she's "Johnny on the Spot."

ELDA WALTERS - "Huckle"
Elda is the quiet sort,
Doesn't say much but is a good sport, 
Studies hard and gets good marks,
But is always in for larks.

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MARTHA WILLIAMS - "Napoleon"
Martha comes from the country,
She's therefore very farmy,
But now most anyone can see,
She's interested in the "Army."

PERRY WILLIAMS - "Perry"
No one can play the drums like Perry,
He's the one who makes our orchestra merry,
He drives a Buick, goes with Vergie,
But it's in Commercial Law he breaks the splurgee. (?)

ESTHER WILT - "Es"
She's with him when she goes to school, or for a walk,
When he's not around you hear about him in her talk,
Oh, what will we do with this love sick girl?
It isn't natural to see "Es" unless you see Earl.

MARIAN WILT - "Marian"
This school would be in a terrible way,
If Marian would miss a lesson just one day,
How she does it we exactly don t know,
But she gets everything in the Book just so.

LEON WOLFE - "Leon"
In dry, rainy, or sunny weather,
Leon and his girl used to be together,
Now they don't speak, even thru letter,
It is better to have loved and lost, yes, much better.

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Senior Class History

We entered our Freshman Year in High School on October 30, 1920. We were the 
subject of conversation throughout the school and by the public in general. This 
was not altogether due to the fact that we were "green," but also because of our 
number. There were one hundred and six of us, more than the number in any class 
in the history of the school. The class was divided into three groups. Instead 
of two as before, and we introduced the Section C into the High School.

While the Seniors looked down upon our actions with amusement, and sometimes 
disgust, we carefully finished our lessons and then would sit and dream of the 
time when we would take their places as the dignified Seniors.

We did not realize just how much the Upper Classmen thought of our welfare until 
the Sophomore Class decided to initiate our boys. We girls were afraid to go out 
in the evenings without someone to accompany us after we heard the many reports 
of the terrible things that were happening. It was said that they even attempted 
to tar and feather some of our boys! It soon reached Mr. Barrett's attentive 
cars, and then the seriousness of such actions was brought to the attention of, 
not only the Sophomores, but the entire High School. Everyone was made to 
realize that we belonged there and that they could not get rid of us; so we were 
left to ourselves for a time.

Not long afterwards the Freshmen held a party at Wolfe's Hall. We invited the 
Sophomores to this in order to banish any ill feeling between the two classes, 
and, as a minor (?) reason, to help us make the party a success financially. The 
two big features of the evening were the refreshments served by the Committee, 
and the music that was furnished by a Jazz Orchestra made up of High School 
Students. We danced until the

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"wee hours of the morning" and then everyone went home happy but tired.

After several months of hard work we decided that it was time to have another 
social. This time we held a dance at Marks' Hall. The music was furnished by 
Hollands Happy Six. When it was time to go home everyone was satisfied that the 
fun they had had, was well worth the little trouble it took to prepare for it.

As it was nearing summer, and our Freshman year at school was drawing to a 
close, someone mentioned a Moonlight Hike to Chimney Rocks as a fitting close of 
the socials held by us as Freshmen. Everyone was very enthusiastic about this, 
but for some unknown reason when the time came to go, only the "Faithful Few" 
were present. Miss Small, one of our reporting teachers, went with us as 
chaperone. The next day when they told us what a good time they had, we were all 
sorry that we had not gone too.

When school closed we were all anxious to show our skill in the things we had 
learned. Miss Alice Price, our science teacher, had given the girls in our class 
a short course in domestic science and the boys one in carpentry; teaching them 
the mysteries of how to make a fireless cooker. This was not an ordinary course, 
so we undertook to explain it all to our parents and friends.

The summer months soon sped by, and September 6, 1921 found us entering school 
as the "gay" Sophomores. This time we knew that no class in the school could be 
as important as we were. We knew just to which rooms to go, and, forgetting that 
we were "green" once, thought the Freshman should try to hide their "greenness" 
a little by going straight to their rooms instead of standing around looking at 
each other.

As soon as everyone was settled in school, we secretly made plans to initiate 
the Freshmen, because "turn about is fair play." Just when they, the Freshmen, 
were least expecting it, a few of the boys representing our class caught some of 
the other boys and gave them a thick coat of tar.

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This happened between Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, and according to motorists 
who passed the scene of the hazing, the freshies were being handled very 
roughly. The next evening there was a large piece printed in the Altoona Mirror 
about it, and then Mr. Barrett realized again that it was time for him to take 
action. Once more we had to stay after chapel. He told us that two boys and one 
girl were unable to attend school, from the treatment they had received at our 
hands. He also asked us to refrain from any more such actions, so we consented, 
thinking at the same time that hazing parties are not supposed to last 
throughout the year.

One morning when we went to school, everyone found a surprise waiting for them 
in their desk in the shape of a little note. It was an invitation for all of us 
to go out to Esther Keller's, at Brush Mountain to a party. We were all anxious 
to go, and afterwards we all agreed that there could never have been a party of 
its kind before.

About this time everyone became interested in Basket Ball. The girls in the 
class decided that the boys should not lave all the glory so we organized a 
Sophomore Girls' Basket Ball team. Gladys Housum was Manager. Aletta Malone was 
Captain and also played as Center, Anna Lynch and Virginia Hunter were Forwards 
and Mabel Brenner and Dorothy Stroup were Guards. Esther Wilt and Margaret 
Griffith were "subs."

Although we did not play many games, the most important of these was with the 
Freshmen Girls. The gym was full of boys and girls when the whistle blew for the 
game to start. It was very exciting the whole way through, and when the time was 
up, we were victorious.

At the end of the season we were invited to a supper at the home of Anna Lynch 
in honor of the good work we had done as a team. We all agreed that there had 
never been such a meal cooked before, and each of us did full justice to it.

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It was not long until the school doors were closed again for our summer 
vacation.

On September 4, 1922 the boys and girls all came back to school; some joyously, 
some silently, but the jolliest of all were the Juniors.

We endeavored to live up to our name as the "Jolly Juniors" but we knew that 
"there is a time for work and a time for play" and this was the time for work. 
Everyone did his best, so in February we left our work long enough to organize 
our class. The first thing we did was hold an election. Irvin Davis was elected 
Chairman, and Edna Snowberger was Secretary - Treasurer. Besides several 
Committees were elected.

Many of the boys took up the study of Chemistry, which was taught at that time 
by Mr. C. M. Haag. Many differences arose in the earnest discussion between the 
boys and their teacher, but when anyone became unreasonable, Mr. Haag usually 
settled with them by giving them a short lesson in boxing.
After several more months of hard work came the big event of the year, the 
Junior and Senior Dance. This was held at the Penn-Alto Hotel. When the banquet 
had been served the tables were cleared away and we danced to the tunes played 
by Dicks' Society Six until morning.

So ended our junior year.

We gathered in school September 5, 1923 with a different spirit than ever 
before. We knew this to be our last time to enter High School, so we decided to 
make this year one to be remembered by everyone.
The first month we worked hard to get good marks on our report cards, to win the 
favor of all the teachers, and to assume the dignity that was expected of us as 
Seniors.

Then - our work was over and we knew that our time for play was here at last. 
Nothing was taken seriously, not even our lessons, because we thought we knew 
more than the teachers now.

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The one hard problem for us was Arithmetic. We tried to master it with all our 
might. Mr. Wade, the Arithmetic teacher, in his explanations said, "Let x equal 
what you don't know." Then he found Mabel Brenner grumbling that she did not 
understand Algebra. So Mr. Wade put his brains to work and at last found a 
remedy. He told us that we should use a question mark instead of x, and of 
course it was nothing like Algebra then. So we left a question mark equal what 
we didn't know, and our exam papers afterwards were easily corrected because all 
that was required on them was a question mark.

Immediately after Christmas we organized the class again. This time Irvin Davis 
was elected as President, Eva Knee as Secretary, and Harry Sandrus as Treasurer.
Most of our time was taken up after this with the selection of a motto, flower, 
ring, invitations, etc.

We are the largest class to graduate from this High School, our number being 
seventy-one. We thought we should do something that should be long remembered by 
everyone. We put our heads together and at last decided the best thing to do was 
to publish an Annual. This was taken up eagerly by all the members of the class 
and a Committee was elected which has done its work faithfully.
"Certainly, it is observed, this is a complete reproduction of the exploits of 
the migtiest class of a powerful Institution -

THE CLASS OF "24"

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Class Will

We, the Senior Class of the Hollidaysburg High School, Hollidaysburg, 
Pennsylvania, United States of America, being wholly of unsound mind and being 
fully aware that our days at this dear old institution are about to come to a 
punctilious end, do ordain and declare this to be our ultimate will and 
testimony in the manner following to wit:

1. To the class of twenty-five we leave the secret of our success as dignified 
and honorable seniors.
2. To the next year's Freshmen we leave a sandbox, two misused dolls and a choo-
choo train with which to fill their spare time.
3. To Ted Soyster we leave Harry Hughes' insight into the ways of women.
4. To Jim Riser we leave one pack of chewin' and we will let him specify the 
quality.
5. To our helpmate and guide, Mr. Van Saun, one year's subscription to "True 
Story."
6. To "Tub" Keller the cheer leader's uniform if he thinks he can get into it.
7. To Mrs. Milleisen one partly new orchestra, slightly used.
8. To Don Heller we leave Ed. Kephart's ability to get the strangle hold on a 
fiddle.
9. To Dolly Frederick one Virgil "Pony" as soon as she receives a diploma.
10. To Jim Everhart, "Chap" Bromley's ability as a cue artist.
11. To "Peg" Cross we give notice that she will not walk to school with Ted 
McClellan next year.
12. To any qualified Freshman we give Howard Suckling's brutishness.
13. To the basket-ball team we give three rousing cheers.
14. To Lee Van Scoyoc, Ruby Robinson gives just one more little kiss on the 
corner.
15. To Harry Dubbs, one edition of our latest periodical, The Porch Climber's 
Revenge or Daring Deeds in the Dark.
16. To Dick Walsh we give "Red" Smith's knowledge of Winning on Two Pairs.
17. To Henry Locker we leave Mabel Brenner's ruined eyebrow to be used as a 
mustache.
18. To the cold, cruel world that awaits us Seniors we give our best in 
everything that we endeavor to do.
Lastly we constitute, appoint and pronounce W. R. Craig to be the executor of 
this our last will and testimony.
Whereof we place our land and seal this twentieth, day of March nineteen hundred 
and Twenty-four.

The Class of Twenty-four

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Senior Class Prophecy

Although it was snowing and blowing fearfully in Chicago, on the fifteenth day 
of February, 1929, all the world was sweet to Howd. Suckling and me, electrical 
engineers and partners, for we had just signed a contract to superintend the 
erection of a large hydro-electric plant in South America. Here we are only a 
few months out of college, and a $10,000 job already. Pretty soft, eh what?

As we sat in our room, I could not help wondering whether Dame Fortune had 
treated the rest of the Senior Class of 1924 as well as Toad and I. During these 
years I still kept tract of a few of that class of classes. Barney Hartsock and 
Ted McClellan were on the vaudeville stage. Bud Thompson was running a big 
garage in Newry. Perry Williams and his syncopators, with Bill Keller at the 
Piano and Goldberg playing the Banjo, were in big demand all over the East. Bob 
Bagshaw after leaving Penn State, began teaching Agriculture at Morrison's Cove 
College. Professor Edwin Kephart was teaching harmony and agony on the violin, 
at Ore Hill. Fat Housum was peacefully married and settled down. I received 
occasional letters from Harry Sandrus who was in charge of a Chemical Laboratory 
in Buffalo, and from Bill Ross, who had a responsible position with a railroad 
in California. Bill Plank was a well known Church and Welfare Worker in Pittburg 
and Virgil Markey was a Foreman in the Steel Works at Johnstown. I watched the 
papers with interest for news of Emile Elizabeth Sommer, hailed as a second 
Galli Curci and who was to make her debut into Grand Opera in a few weeks.

My musings were rudely interrupted at this point by Howd telling me we were to 
make our train in half an hour, which was to take us to

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New York, and then off to Rio de Janerio! We made the train and were sitting in 
the smoker when two fellows came in behind us and began playing cards. After a 
while I heard one say, "I'll have to use my skill and ingenuity." There was no 
mistaking that voice and expression. I turned, and sure enough, there was Chap 
Bromley, and with him was Jim McGill. Chap was in Chicago on business for the 
Atlas Powder Company, and Jim was coming from a medical clinic in Rochester, 
Minn.

We were talking for about an hour when the train came to a stop, and the 
conductor carne through telling us a brdge had been damaged, but he expected to 
be able to move in an hour. I got out of the coach and walked up to the bridge. 
And of all things! There stood Louie Jackson talking to Rankin Stake. They were 
as much surprised to see me as I was them. Stonewall told me he was running a 
state experiment farm nearby, at this time, he was experimenting with wooden-
legged chickens but so far, with little success, for in raining weather the legs 
warped and Stonewall had to provide crutches for his subjects. Stake was 
engineer for a contract company, and was there inspecting the bridge. Of course 
they came back to see the other fellows, but we did not have long to talk for 
the conductor came along calling "All Aboard." We parted with many promises to 
write, and wishes for each other's success. After we were speeding along for 
awhile we started playing rummy and in the several hours it took us to reach 
Pittsburg.

In Pittsburg we stopped off long enough to see Marg. Griffith who was keeping 
house and darning socks for the Reverend Jesse Helsel.
Took and I reached New York early the next morning and we just had time enough 
to board our boat. As we rushed up the gangplank and onto the boat, an officer 
nearby roared at us, "Where's your tickets?" We went over to show him the paste-
boards and great Caesar! It was

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Cal Hoover, who had yelled at us. When he recognized us his mouth flew open and 
he stood like a mummy. After he came to life and shook hands all around he told 
us that he was an under-officer on the ship and that counting us there were 
eight Seniors of the class of 1924 on board. There were passengers coming up the 
gang-plank so Cal told us to come to his cabin after lunch, and have a reunion. 
After we got our state-room fixed up, we went on deck and almost fell over Alete 
Malone and Dot Stroup, who were talking outside our door. They were about as 
surprised as Cal was. We spent the morning together talking over old times.

Lete was writing articles for several of the leading magazines and was going to 
St. Petersburg for a rest. Dot was a detective and was going to Palm Beach on a 
secret job. At lunch we met Joe Eboch who was calling down a waiter when we came 
on the scene. Joe was Star Reporter for a New York newspaper and was going to 
Panama on a political scandal. We did not see anything of the other two Seniors 
until we were in Cal's snug cabin. There was a knock at the door. Cal called 
"Come in." The door opened and who do you suppose carne in? I will give you two 
hundred and thirty-six guesses. It was Red Howsare and Deacon Locher and both in 
uniform. Girls you should have seen that Locher boy in a Naval uniform. He sure 
is the "Ford's hind tire." Locher was chief-engineer and Howsare, radio-
operator. We had a jolly time together.

Late the next afternoon, we docked at St. Petersburg. We were to remain all 
night so Lete took us all to Francis Mee's Japanese Tea room where we had 
dinner. Francis was giving orders to a waitress when we came in and she almost 
took "Apoplexy" when she recognized us.

While we were eating, Francis called Jane Langham and Crib Hughes on the 'phone 
and ask them to come over. Jane was proprietress of a classy Ladies' Shop and 
Crib had just come south with the Boston Red

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Sox for the spring training. We spent the evening telling of our last four 
years. Suckling got a crush on a little Japanese Waitress and after we had 
crawled in our berthes on the boat he kept me awake for half an hour raving 
about her. In two days we were docking at Colon and bade goodby to Joe. We told 
him to give our regards to Walter Pope, whom Cal told us was an engineer with 
the army on the Canal. In several more days we landed at Rio de Janerio.

We had to wait here for orders so we hired a car anal drove out 10 miles to a 
girls College where Martha Williams and Sara Stiffler were teaching.

The next afternoon we were walking along the promenade when Howd spied a very 
pretty dark haired Senorita and became crazy about her right off. When he goes 
into one of the fits he is worse than a one armed paper hanger with the twenty 
year itch. After a while he caught her eye and she smiled a little. After 
walking past her twice she dropped her handkerchief but I kept on stepping for I 
knew I had the rest of the day to myself.

Near the end of the street I noticed a small booth made of gaudily colored 
blankets. It was a fortune tellers stand. I never had an experience with one of 
these fakers so I went in. In the center of the room on a little stand was an 
iron pot and something in it burned with a pale blue flame. A wrinkled old 
Indian Squaw appeared from somewhere and extended her hand to me.

After I had given her some silver she told me to ask anything I wished to know. 
I thought a little and then asked how my school-mates were getting along. She 
pointed to the flame in the pot and then began to mutter and grumble. The flames 
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not take my eyes away from it. Smoke began to ascend from the pot and in it I 
began to discern beautiful buildings. Then it seemed I was walking down a busy 
street, although I could not tell where. Above a door way I noticed a sign; Dr. 
James Locher, Painless Dentist. I went on and soon came to a large school 
building, just then several teachers came out and among them were Eva Knee, 
Martin Wilt, Ethelyn Tussey, and Edna Snowberger. Then Bob Nokes and Red Smith 
walked past. They were both very prosperous looking. Then I came to a big store. 
In one of the large windows Mabel Brenner and Chester Feathers were trimming and 
decorating. I came to a corner, and there stood Arden Heverly in a cop's 
uniform, directing traffic. Just as I was crossing the street an automobile 
passed by, Roy Dell was at the wheel in a chauffeur's uniform and Margaret 
Powell sat in the back with three kids. Then I passed a book-store with Thelma 
O'Shell and Helen Powell painted on the windows, and beside it was a sporting 
goods store owned by Joe Banholzer.

Now the scene changed. I was at a base-ball game. Joe King was playing short-
stop and Ed Curran was pitching. Then the scene changed to a Country Club. A big 
buff colored car rolled up and out stepped Irv Davis, Dutch Davis, Gin Hunter 
and Anna Ernest, and in golf togs. Again I was back in a city, but in a 
residential section. Esther Wilt passed me pushing a go-cart and with a small 
boy at her side. A fellow passed with Melda Miller hanging on his arm. A little 
farther on, I noticed Jane Heverly and Lillian Fleck chinning over a fence. 
Next, I was in a large theater, packed with people. Anna Lynch, dressed as a 
"Hard One" was going thru some antics, and then Ruby Robinson came on the stage 
and sang a selection, and it was so real I could almost hear the words and the 
applause. In an upper box, saw Margie Shope.

A commotion outside broke the spell I came back to earth with a thud. The old 
woman was not about so I went outside. The brillant

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sunshine and strange surroundings seemed very unreal. 1 went to the hotel and 
waited for Howd to tell him my strange experience.

He came in late in the evening. Before he was near me he started about that 
girl. After a half hour I stopped him long enough to tell him about the fortune 
teller. He listened with a bored expression on his face, and when I had 
finished, he said "that's fine, but you should have seen her eyes." It was no 
use. He was gone and it would take a ton of dynamite and an earthquake to bring 
him out of it. That night the last thing I heard before I dropped to sleep, was 
"those eyes, those eyes."

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Our Class

Green was the hue of the meadows grass, 
And green then stood for the Freshman Class,
Back in 1920 
When the Sophomores put their fun on the ban, 
Then we in earnest to study began,  
Back in 1920

September then swiftly came once more 
And our old name was changed to Sophomore, 
Back in '21 
We then worked hard till that spring came 
And entered next fall in the junior name, 
In '22

All of that year sped rapidly by 
And gaily bidding the Seniors good-bye 
In '23 
We stepped right into the vacant place, 
Assumed new dignity, poise, and grace
In '23 and '24

Blue and White, School colors are those, 
Blue and Gold, the colors we chose 
For 1924 
And as long as June her moss rosebuds will give, 
So long High School days in our memory will live, 
From 1921

Unfolding just as the bud of the rose, 
A greater life opens for all of those 
Of '24 
To whate'er achievements one may aspire 
Work, Patience, and Hope will grant his desire, 
To the Honor of '24

EDWIN KEPHART '24

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Class Song

Hail and farewell to all classmates so true 
Who under the banner of the gold and blue 
Sealed friendship's ties, which ne'r can be broken; 
Deep graven mem'ries of school life unspoken.

Greet the blue anti gold with rousing cheer - 
Hail to H. H. S. and our classmates clear.

What more can we wish than these school days so fair, 
High hearts never daunted - nor place for despair. 
From Freshmen to Seniors our thoughts ever true 
To the brave lofty standard of gold and blue.

Greet the blue and gold with rousing cheer - 
Hail to H. H. S. and our classmates dear.

Hearts ever loyal to the Class of '24 
Character - diploma true - our theme ever more. 
Tho bravely with lips, still our hearts sadly sigh 
When we bid you farewell - our fond last goodbye.

Greet the blue and gold with rousing cheer -
Hail to H. H. S. and our classmates dear.

Bettie Sommer

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Social Activities

The class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-four was not only prominent in 
athletics and in other school activities, but also in social affairs. All of the 
class socials were a great success due to the spirit of the class.

1920 - 1921

In the early spring of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, rumors of parties among 
the upper classmen were spread in school. The class of '24 (then Freshmen) 
caught the fever and decided on a party of their own. It was held in March, 
nineteen hundred and twenty-one. A large number of Freshmen turned out. Dance 
music was Furnished by The Merry Melody Mixers. The party was a great success 
and marked the first social affair of the class.

1921 - 1922

The second class affair was the Sophomore Dance. This was given in February, 
nineteen hundred and twenty-two. Everyone voted it a big success.

1922 - 1923

The big social event of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet. The Junior class 
banqueted the Seniors of '23 at the Penn-Alto. After the banquet Dick's Society 
Six furnished music for the dance. At a late hour everyone departed for home 
with memories of a wonderful evening.

1923 - 1924

Last, but not least, will be the annual Senior Banquet. As yet the details have 
not been arranged; but we do know that it will be the biggest and best affair of 
all.

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JUNIORS

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JUNIORS PHOTO

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Juniors 1923-1924

Margaret Buoymaster 
Jessie Claar 
Helen Carl 
Gladys Corbin 
William Davis 
Janet Dibert 
James Everhart 
Ethel Fleisher 
Dorthy Hawn 
Donald Heller 
Thelma Hyle 
Ruth Kelley 
Lillian Lasser 
Sheldon Lear 
Samuel Langham 
Margaret Leonard 
Alvin McCall 
J. Reilley Malone 
Frank Moore 
Effie Newman 
Sherman Reffner 
Wilhemina Relfsteck 
Maybell Saylor 
Helen Simms 
Earl Slippy 
Alton Smith 
Elizabeth Snyder 
Helen Spangler 
Tresa Stoner 
Melvin Suckling 
Sara Webster 
Grace Wolf 
Edith Wertz 
Ethel Wertz 
Jean Walters 
Catherine Zaweija
Grace Allison 
Cloyd Bashaw 
Harold Bagshaw 
Blanch Brua 
Naomi Brua 
Elmer Delozier 
Harry Dubbs 
Margaret Dively 
John Drass 
Jeanette Gable 
Leroy Hartsock 
Margaret Johnson 
Ellsworth McGill 
Agnes McCue 
Eleanor McIntosh 
Gladys Martin 
Henry Locker 
Mable Oakes 
Earl Oler 
Donald Pringle 
Emily Patton 
Marie Piper 
Ellwood Richardson 
Blanche Rhodes 
Marie Rodkey 
John Robeson 
Mildred Sellers 
Pearl Stine 
Edward Soyster 
Russel Strayer 
Rollin Shaw 
Mary Sherlock 
George Treese 
Lee Van Scoyoc 
Katherine Turnbaugh  
Richard Walsh 
Howard White

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History of the Junior Class

The Fall of 1921 marked an important epoch in the History of the Hollidaysburg 
High School, because at that time the members of the Class of 1925, one hundred 
twelve strong, made their official bow as Freshmen

With such a wealth of good material, it was not difficult to find an acceptable 
speaker for Senior Dismissal Day, John Robeson, who, by his oratory, brought the 
class prominently before the public eye,.

The swift passage of time brought these youthful Freshmen to the glory of 
Sophomore Distinction. During this period the class became more socially 
inclined as two "Weiner Roasts" were planned and successfully carried out. As to 
the School activities, few football, few basketball, and few baseball games took 
place without a delegation of enthusiastic rooters. The speaker for this year 
was Janet M. Dibert.

Now that we have become Juniors, although but eighty in number, we have 
broadened and strengthened in class spirit to a marked degree. As a result of 
this spirit, many activities are being planned which are efficiently carried on 
by our class chairman, Harry Dubbs, and Secretary-Treasurer, Ethel Fleisher.

It is safe to predict that when we have attained the dignity of Seniors, we will 
hold and cherish the principles of loyalty and friendship which have held us so 
firmly together through our school life.

Janet M. Dibet

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SOPHOMORES

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SOPHOMORES PHOTO

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Sophomores 1923-1924

Thelma Fouse 
Bennett Johnston 
Cornelius Lusardi 
Pauline Blake 
Russell Claar 
Almeda Delozier 
Worth Dodson 
Elizabeth Delozier 
Fred Foor 
Burnett Gonsman 
Alice Heininger 
Gertrude Helsel 
Joseph Justice 
William Kantner 
Helen Klepser 
James Liebegott 
Clara Lingelfelter 
Joan Locher 
Charles Miller 
Esther Miller 
Guernon Moore 
Mildred Piper 
Oliver Rothert 
Florence Robeson 
Marian Robeson 
Kathryn Snowberger 
Donald Stine 
Arthur Stiffler 
Harrison Snyder 
Rebecca Shope 
Wayne Weaver 
Percy Wilt 
Alma Wilt 
Margurite Wertz 
Lee  Walker 
Mildred Weir 
Peter Yingling 
Grace Zimberlin 
Pauline Renner 
Edward Sandrus 
John C. Gildea 
Thelma Hamilton 
Erma Quarry
Elmer Ake 
Robert Akers 
Raphael Aken 
Violet Baker 
Venable Banholzer 
Aliean Bell 
Eugene Beegle 
Mary Bancroft 
Martha Cadman 
Martin Christy 
Margaret Cross 
Catharine Deem 
Marie Delozier 
Loretta Dickson 
Merle Dodson 
Irene Duffy 
William Echard 
Vivian Engle 
Blanche Frederick 
Charles Hammaker 
Myrton Hawn 
Cecil Helsel 
Marian Hicks 
Nancy Hunter 
Marie Hanley 
Catharine Jones 
Leona Krelitz 
Esther Kelly 
William Lasser 
Stella Lynch 
Emaline McClellan 
Margie Mentzer 
Calvin Onkst 
Samuel Pope 
Fannie Robeson 
James Reiser 
Hazel Smith 
Earl Shoemaker 
Donald Smith 
Clyde Stewart 
Ethel Treese 
Leona Treese 
Thelma Fouse

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History of the Class of '26

In the fall of 1922 one hundred and twenty-five pupils entered our school as 
Freshmen.  This was the largest and, at least in our opinion, the finest class 
ever to enter.  The first we may have been a little timid or fearful but this 
gradually wore off and now we have developed a feeling of mutual friendship 
between teachers and students.
Almost before we knew it the first year had become a part of the past.  Then a 
year later we were again summoned into this school, but we had developed into 
Sophomores with all the ambitions and dignity which usually accompany the second 
year.  This year we are in every project whether it is sports, music or 
whatever.
The orchestra has benefited by us.  Seven of our number now play in the "music 
making" department.  Sports also have claimed some.  Two are now basketball 
"subs" and one played football.  It is hoped that more will come to the front 
during the next two years.  We also aid the players by lending our voices and 
support at the games.
Every once in a while something out of the ordinary takes place and the 
Sophomores are always ready and willing to help.  Indeed, our class is the 
backbone of this school.
The idea of speaking before the school has brought us to the attention of the 
other classes.  By the looks of things, Webster would have to take a back seat, 
and Bryan would be in it.
After working in harmony for two years it is with eager expectation that we look 
forward to our Junior year.  We will be a rapid action class next year.

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FRESHMEN

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FRESHMEN PHOTO

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Freshmen 1923-1924

Mabel Anderson 
Sarah Barnes 
Priscilla Betchel 
Maurice Chamberlain 
Baker Diehl 
Paul brass 
Catherine Eicher 
Merle Ernest 
Paul Frank 
Martha Garland 
Aldine Holland 
Helen Hite 
Aletta Liebegott 
Minnie Lingenfelter 
Robert McGraw 
Mildred Magill 
Melvin Moore 
Robert Neely 
Dorothy Nokes 
Alice Prough 
Ivan Pringle 
Harvey Piper 
Lloyd Rennow 
Leroy Rettburg 
Josephine Smith 
Preston Spidell 
William Sherlock 
Evelyn Irene Sleek 
Howard Treese 
Dorothy Turnbaugh
Virginia Van Allman 
Eugene Wolfe 
Guy Wilt 
Paul Webb 
Martha Wogan 
Harold Youghkin 
Dorothy Biddle 
Sarah Bender
Dessa Brenner 
Mary Burket 
Florence Black 
William Caswell 
Alverda Croyle 
Millard Corbin 
Helen Cross 
Carrie Cartwright 
Mary Dietrick 
Mildred Eckard 
Leroy Glunt 
Elton Geesy 
Dorthea Hainley 
Edgar Helsel 
Catherine Hinish 
James Justice 
Harry King 
Paul Ludwick 
Dorthea Lamison 
Zelma Lear 
Eldred McCall 
Mary Mingle  
Anna Mobley 
Harold Meyers 
Marshall Nelson 
Charles Pfalzgraff 
Hale Proctor 
Twuliah Patterson 
Thomas Ross 
Fay Ringler 
Jeanette Sleek 
Jesse Shaffer 
Carl Smith 
Earl Smith 
Mable Treese 
Violet White 
Ethelene Wertz 
Marian Zawieja
Lloyd Zimmerman 
Charles Beswick 
Kelley Brown 
Grace Buoymaster 
Audrey Bowman 
Orvil Bush 
Dean Boop 
Clarence Deem 
Samuel Garnet 
Cameron Griffith 
Ruth Hess 
Hazel Heinbaugh 
George Herbert 
Evangeline Hileman 
Lloyd Hughes 
Martha Kennedy 
Dorothy Kirkham 
Frances Lowery 
Jesse May 
Marjorie May 
Dorothy Moore 
Irene Moore 
Evelyn Myers 
Lucile Park 
Arthur Querry 
Ernest Reid 
Robert Rothert 
Hazel Rooney 
Anna Schmidt 
Elizabeth Shagger 
Helen Shade 
Roy Shultz 
Merrill Shoemaker 
Clifton Shumaker 
Gertrude Strickler 
Thomas Suckling 
Eleanor White 
Harrietta White 
Crim Strickler

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Freshmen Class History, '27

Well here we are! The youngest but not the freshest class that ever entered High 
School. A large number of our brilliant freshmen hail from Duncansville, nearby 
vicinities and the Beaver Dams.

Less than a year has passed since we began our career as the Class of '27.

We passed hastily over the first few days here. We considered ourselves lucky to 
be in the Class of '27, because, starting last year, initiation by upper 
classmen was prohibited.

As a pastime we have occupied our attention with Science, Mathematics, the 
intricacies of Latin, English "As she is taught."

Mrs. Barrett could give us 150% on the Algebra we know, but our deficiencies in 
Arithmetic prevent high grades.

It is not so bad for we Freshies to be called "Children," for Mr. Wade also 
calls the "Dignified Seniors," "Children."

One thing we can boast of is that we furnish several "subs" for the Basket Ball 
Team, and the Orchestra will be dependent upon our eight Freshmen players three 
years from now.

D. M.

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ATHLETICS

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BASEBALL
FOOTBALL
BASKETBALL

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BASEBALL

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BASEBALL TEAM PHOTO

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Baseball

Baseball is not so old a sport in our High School as is basketball and football. 
In the spring of 1921 under Mr. Carl as coach of Athletics, baseball was much 
discussed but it was not until the following year that enough enthusiasm was 
raised to start a team.

In the fall of 1921 we were fortunate in securing Coach Craig, a graduate of 
Penn State, as coach of our athletics. In the spring, upon the call for 
candidates there was a quick response on the part of our boys and it was not 
long until our coach was shaping his material into the finished product and 
telling those who had the spirit that there were nine places on the team that 
must be filled. To make the positions more desirable twelve new white uniforms 
were purchased to make the team the first uniformed baseball team in the history 
of the school.

The 1921-22 season's team was a success and gave us a solid foundation. 
Beginning the past season we had in addition to the regulars, other good 
material from which to develop players. Our pitching department was looked after 
by Curran, "Dutch" Davis, and "Lefty" Banholzer, while our regular receiver was 
"Bill" Wogan. Our infield was hard to beat for amateurs. First Sacker Hartsock 
was one of those players who liked to stop "hard ones," although if he failed in 
an attempt he went after the next one the harder. Second Baseman Hughes and 
Shortstop King worked in harmony around the second base in true Collins and 
Barry style. Captain Bromley worked on the hot corner, his motto was, "The 
Harder the better." Left field was worked by either Sommer or Dell while 
Anderson was our starry center-fielder. Rightfielder Soyster while not busy 
making a "put-out" was thinking where he was going to place

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the next hit for a "sure one." These were the regulars although there were 
others who played in one game or in a part of a game.

During the 1923 season Hollidaysburg was a member of the Blair County High 
School League. Other teams enrolled were: Altoona, Juniata, Martinsburg, Roaring 
Spring and Williamsburg. We did not win the cup although we considered it a 
successful season because it takes "more grit" to be a good loser.

We were defeated in the first game but that defeat only urged us on the more to 
victory. Thinking of the past season we think of the glorious victory over our 
local rival Altoona High. Our team working behind Davis triumphed over the 
strong Altoona team with Burket pitching, to the tune of 11-2. Although this 
game was the only one lost by Altoona in the High League it was a slaughter. 
Altoona High was astounded as was shown by the fact that the results of the game 
were not even published in the sport section of the Altoona Papers. The most 
freakish game we played was at Roaring Spring. Our team was leading 8-3 until 
the latter half of the seventh inning. After the dust had cleared away and when 
the score keepers had compared their score books to get the real score it was 
agreed by both that the score was 14-8, Roaring Spring having tallied eleven 
runs in that inning. Other wins recorded by our team were over Roaring Spring, 
Martinsburg (2). Our last game of the season was played with the strong Tyrone 
High School Nine at Tyrone. We lost by a close score thus bringing the season to 
a successful close.

Forgetting the past and looking into the future we see the dawn of success. The 
greatest baseball team that Hollidaysburg ever had is our aim for the season of 
'24

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FOOTBALL

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FOOTBALL TEAM PHOTO

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Football

1t was in the early part of September when a call was issued for football 
candidates. Coach W. R. Craig called a meeting in the High School Auditorium and 
possibly fifty husky men responded to the call. Two evenings later the squad 
could be seen at Dysart Park, with each candidate giving his best to make the 
varsity. Practice went on diligently and the ranks rapidly thinned until only 
about one half the number that reported at first were fighting for the first 
team. The opening game was at hand and the Coach's pick was Captain Bromely and 
Joe King at the half-back positions; Hughes, Quarterback; Curran, Fullback; 
Banholzer was Center; Harry King and Red Howsare at ends. Davis and Hoover at 
Tackle; Moore and Soyster in the Guard positions. This season the team adopted 
plain blue jerseys and stockings, and the change made an improved appearance.

The men who started the first game did not have their positions cinched, as they 
were the Scrubs who were fighting every minute for their chance at a letter.

The season was well under way and it seemed that Hollidaysburg was to have a 
Banner Year in High School Football. Games were scheduled with the best High 
Schools in Central Pennsylvania, including Altoona, Johnstown, Winber, 
Conemaugh, and State College High.

Hughes, J. King and Bromley proved to be the big scorers as the season 
progressed, but the work of the line proved a big factor in the many victories.
Although all of the games were not won, the team entered each game with the 
right spirit and a grim determination to give their best

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every moment they were in action. Although Davis and Hughes were required near 
the end of the season, every other man plugged away and gained honors that will 
stand in the history of the Hollidaysburg High School

Following is a list of players, their position, and the results of the games:

 Quarter-back
 Hughes

 Full-back
 Curran
 Onkst

 Half-back
 Bromley
 J. King
 Sandrus
 Walsh 

 Ends 
 Howsare
 H. King
 J. Curran
 Sandrus
 Walker

 Guards
 Moore
 Soyster
 Delozier
 Reiser

 Tackles
 Davis
 Hoover
 Heverly
 Keller
 Center
 Banholzer
 Pope

Hollidaysburg Hi  39 		Mt. Union  0
Hollidaysburg Hi  47 		Juniata  0
Hollidaysburg Hi  0 		Conemaugh  14
Hollidaysburg Hi  0 		Altoona  7
Hollidaysburg Hi  49 		Roaring Spring  3
Hollidaysburg Hi  6 		Penn State  9
Hollidaysburg Hi  0 		Winber  25
Hollidaysburg Hi  0 		Johnstown  59

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New York has its Colonel Rupper; Pittsburg has its Barrey D. Dreyfuss; but 
Hollidaysburg High School has two magnates who mean more to her than the 
aforementioned do to their respective teams. These persons; namely, Walter 
Leedom, our druggist, also President of the Board of Education, and Dr. Preston 
have rendered our school athletics immeasurable assistance gratis during the 
past year. No football game could have been played without "Doc" there to 
administer to the bruises, breaks and sprains of any unfortunate member of the 
team. Helpful, faithful and loyal was he, and at all times ready to give medical 
aid and time to us when needed. No less can he said of our other friend and 
sponsor "Walter."  He was an advisor to us all, ready always to go our bond when 
the team was in financial straits, and a true loyal backer in all that was good 
and clean in athletics. To these men we owe much, and though we give little in 
remunerative way, we extend to them our heartiest thanks and real friendship for 
the service they have rendered us.

"The Boys"

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BASKETBALL

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BASKETBALL TEAM PHOTO

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Basketball Team

                No. Games    Field Gls.    Foul Gls    Total     P.F.
Harry Hughes           22           86           54      126      37
Joe King               22           71           60      202      24
Harry King             14            9            4       25      10
Edward Soyster         22           72           23      167      27
Glenn Rodkey           22            1            9       11      45
Joe Banholzer          21           12            9       33      31
John Robeson           10            0            0        0       3
Frank Moore             4            0            0        0       2

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Basketball

Due to the fact that the new "Y" gym was still under construction our Blair 
County Champions of '22 and '23 were late in getting started for the season of 
1923-24. Regardless of this, however, the team practiced on Calvin's outdoor 
court. Coach Wilbur R. Craig had as a nucleus for the Blue and White quintet - 
Hughes, J. King, Soyster, Rodkey and Banholzer from last year's champions, and 
H. King, Robeson and Moore as beginners, who have rapidly rounded themselves 
into shape so as to fit neatly into the personnel of a fine team.
The H. H. S. season opened on December 21 with the Blue and Whit quintet playing 
the first game in the Mountain High League at Houtzdale. The team played good 
ball although hampered by the lack of practice. We came home however on the 
short end of a 37-18 score.

The following Friday, we opened our home season on the new "Y" gym. The varsity 
baptizing the new hall with a 36-15 victory over Juinata.

Not satisfied with this victory the outfit again took Juinata into camp to the 
tune of 38-9 at St. Lukes on the 5th of January. Much credit is due to the fine 
guarding of Rodkey and Capt. Banholzer who held the Juinata quintet without a 
field goal.

On the eleventh of January we beat Phillipsburg 35-24. This was one of our best 
games thus far. We now began to think seriously concerning our pennant hopes.
Following dismissal on Friday the eighteenth, the student body paraded down to 
the "Y" and saw the Blue and White varsity trim Mt. Union 44-22.

We took a bitter dose of medicine when Altoona beat us 25-24 at the Armory on 
the 19th of January. This was a very exciting game throughout. It, in all 
respects, resembled the game the year previous when we beat them 26-25 at St. 
Lukes.

On January 22nd we tackled Johnstown at the "Y." Though they beat us 33-27, we 
were glorious in defeat. The light varsity of the H. H. S. certainly showed its 
grit and pluck against the Flood City giants.

Though we beat Lewistown High on their own floor 25-16, they certainly treated 
us fine. We were the guests of honor at a big party and "oh! boy" those 
wonderful girls - just ask "Goldberg" about "Sheba of Marble Alley."

Captain "Banny" led his warriors to victory over the Conemaugh High on the 
twenty-ninth of January at the Iron Horse Town. After the smoke cleared away the 
score was found to be 35-28. An unseen hand must have played a part because 
"Crib" certainly ran wild in scoring.

Bellefonte or bust!

We came back broke but we surely did "clean" them 37-8. "Goldberg" and "Banny" 
had a hand in it again - allowing only one field goal to the Governor city lads.

Got home in time on Saturday February 2nd to beat Lewistown 30-28. We had a big 
party out at Rodkey's in honor of the Lewistown Squad, - one glorious time.

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Revenge is sweet ! !

On Tuesday, February 5th it was our privilege as well as our joy to defeat the 
Altoona High School warriors at the "Y." Every man played invincible ball. We 
won the old ball game 29-26.

With all odds against us we came out victorious at Mt. Union. The final score 
being 21-17 in favor of the Blue and White.

On the twelfth of February the fighting basketeers of the H. H. S. threw terror 
into the husky Johnstown High quintet at Johnstown. "Crib" and "Little Joe King" 
could not be stopped until the final minutes of the game and then the Johnnies 
were able to surge ahead and win the game by the score of 40-35. Closest score 
Johnstown had witnessed on their own floor.

We beat Bellefonte 42-18 in the new "Y" gym on the 15th of February. This game 
brought our pennant hopes still closer.

Clearfield, which later turned out to be the Champions of the Northwestern 
Mountain League beat us 48-28. This was the worst defeat handed us in over a 
period of five years.

With the H. H. S. running on top form, we beat Tyrone at the Central City 25-16. 
The "old fight" could not be beaten, nor could the "never die" spirit be broken 
in this terrible battle. Our guards were able to quench the fire of Captain 
"Heinie" Stewart while the dependable trio; Hughes, J. King and Soyster were 
running up points.

Ferndale, a medicore team beat us 39-26 at that place on a floor that would have 
fit into any of our hallways in the school building.

Our Mountain League hopes were give quite a jolt when Tyrone evened the series 
between the two clubs by beating us 23-19 at the "Y" on the 29th of February.

March 4th, New "Y" Gym         Houtzdale vs Hollidaysburg

We defeated the highly touted league leaders 44-24 before the largest crowd of 
the present season. "Uky" Soyster the one Junior bet on the varsity came within 
two points of winning the old game himself. The big center scored eleven field 
goals and one foul for a total of twenty-three points.

EXTRA-EXTRA-EXTRA 
Hollidaysburg 27 - Phillipsburg 25

Championship of the Mountain High League was brought to a tie between 
Hollidaysburg and Houtzdale when the Blue and White varsity under the 
directorship of Coach Craig defeated the Phillipsburg High at the rnoutain town 
on the seventh of March by the score of 27 to 25.

The H. H. S. led the first half 20-8. Phillipsburg threw a scare into the locals 
by holding their favorites to seven points the last half and finally taking the 
second half 17-7. But, when the smoke had cleared away the score was found to be 
27-25 in favor of the Burgers.

The locals were defeated at Tyrone on the 12th of March in the first round of 
the P. I. A. A. eliminations for the championship of district number six.

This defeat was handed us by our dearly beloved enemies from Al

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toona. With the H. H. S. playing away below form and the A. H. S. machine 
running better than it really knew how, we were beaten 41-18

As our friendly rivals from Altoona describe it:
BURG HIGH TAKES PENNANT IN MOUNTAIN HI CAGE PLAY 

Hollidaysburg High School, boasting of the best basketball quintet of all times, 
holds the handsome trophy cup and championship in the Mountain High School 
Basketball league, the cup being captured Friday, March 21, when the Blair 
County entry scored a decisive win over the Houtzdale High five on a neutral 
floor.

The two teams, deadlocked in the Mountain league, met on the Juinata College 
floor, Huntington, and both towns sent a large delegation of rooters to make 
things lively. Huntington greeted the rivals in real style and before the game 
both visiting delegates could see nothing but a victory.
On the floor Hollidaysburg quickly showed its superiority and the Burgers won 
the game with ease, ending the play 29-19. The Coach Wilbur Craig passers played 
a careful game, going to an early lead, holding the margin at all times.

HOW OUR BASKET BALL TEAM SPENDS THEIR TIME IN THE HOTEL WHEN ON TRIPS

Friday, March 3 

Dear Madam:

I am in the dark as what to say as Mr. Craig just turned out the lights.

Mr. Robeson is milking the cows behind the bed corral and he is making a lot of 
noise, and chocolate milks. (And so is the Cow.)

I passed the Potter House and it was still standing, although I believe it wants 
to sit awhile.

Mind you the train we came up on had an engine to pull the Coaches. Johnny is 
now singing, "Yes we have no Bananas."

Frank Moore has been riding the elevator for two hours and now he is seasick.

Mr. Craig is making fudge in leis room. Irv Davis is talking to the telephone 
operator, telling her all the positions he holds.

Joe King is reading the "True Story," because he believes in it.

Bub is trying on a new nightie and Goldberg is trying to sell the chambermaid 
the holes in his socks.

Crib is making love to himself, and I hear him trying to get Sommer's on the 
phone.

Soyster is lying on the funny paper to make himself funny.

Banny is snoozing now, that is, he is sleeping with one eye open.

Our Mascot, Walter Leedom, tried to sell pink pills for pale people, but the 
people were next to him.

Pray, we have just returned from the battle with a victory to our list. The day 
was wonderful and ended successfully, so that we can now all go to bed and rest. 
Amen.

Peace has come to us at last, and with the day yet to end, we shall rest, or 
rather be lulled to sleep, while the King Family sings "In Union There is 
Strength." 

As always,
GLAD U. CUM

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Hollidaysburg High School Basket-Ball Schedule

1924

                                       Score
                                 H.H.S.     Opp.
Dec. 21, 1923 - Houtzdale   (A)   18         37
Dec. 28, 1923 - Juniata     (H)   36         15
Jan. 5, 1924 - Juniata      (A)   38          9
Jan. 11, 1924 - Philipsburg (H)   35         24
Jan. 18, 1924 - Mt. Union   (H)   44         22
Jan. 19, 1924 - Altoona     (A)   24         25
Jan. 22, 1924 - Johnstown   (H)   27         33
Jan. 26, 1924 - Lewistown   (A)   25         16
Jan. 29, 1924 - Conemaugh   (A)   35         28
Feb. 1, 1924 - Bellefonte   (A)   37          8
Feb. 2, 1924 - Lewistown    (H)   30         28
Feb. 5, 1924 - Altoona      (H)   29         26
Feb. 8, 1924 - Mt. Union    (A)   21         17
Feb. 12, 1924 - Johnstown   (A)   35         40
Feb. 15, 1924 - Bellefonte  (H)   42         18
Feb. 16, 1924 - Clearfield  (A)   28         48
Feb. 22, 1924 - Tyrone      (H)   25         16
Feb. 25, 1924 - Ferndale    (A)   26         39
Feb. 29, 1924 - Tyrone      (H)   19         23
Mar. 4, 1924 - Houtzdale    (H)   44         24
Mar. 7, 1924 - Philipsburg  (A)   27         25
Mar. 12, 1924 - Altoona 
(Tyrone)                    (A)   18         41
Mar. 21, 1924 - Houtzdale
 at Huntingdon              (A)   28         19

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Orchestra

Special Solo Violin
Edwin Kephart '24
Bettie Sommer '24
Helen Klepser '26

Obligato Violin
Marie Rodkey '25
Ethel Miller '25
Vera Treese
Jane Heverly '24
Kathryn Deem '26
Helen Cross '27
Irene Moore '27

Solo Violin
Donald Heller '25
Samuel Pope '26
Fay Ringler '27
Harrison Snyder '26
Leon Wolfe '2t

Banjo Mandolin
Marie Hanley '25
Alma Wilt '26

Contra Violin
Eleanor Cadman '24
Irene Duffy '26
Harold Myers ' 27

Second Violin
Beverly Harpster
Erma Quarry '26
Kenneth Merritts

Cello
Sarah Webster '25

Flute
Thomas Suckling '27

Clarinet
Alvin McCall '25
Kenneth Cross

Oboe
Lewis Reese

Saxaphone 
 - C. Soprano
Carl Anderson
- B flat Soprano
Richard McCall '25
- C Melody
James Locher '24
- Baritone
Donald Pringle '25

Cornet
Robert Bagshaw '24
Leroy Glunt '27

French Horn
Alfred Wertz

Trombone
Paul Webb '27
Jesse May '27

Piano
William M. Keller '24

Drums
Perry Williams '24
Martin Christy '26

Those names not followed by class number are of students in Junior High School.

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Music Department

"Empires dissolve and peoples disappear;
 Song passes not away." - William Watson

When we speak of the music department of the High School, we have in mind a 
variety of musical activities functioning separately, yet in unison and harmony 
under the direction of Mrs. Jean C. Milleisen.

Probably the most important, and surely the most popular unit of the 
organization is the orchestra of forty pieces which greets the students as they 
assemble every morning in the auditorium for devotional exercises. This group of 
musicans contribute much to the success of the programs rendered both at High 
School and elsewhere in the town. This year the orchestra loses eight of its 
members. These Seniors have been playing with the orchestra since their entrance 
to High School, and are looked for in the orchestra rather than in their class.

Next to the orchestra, in popularity, ranks the vocal organizations. Members of 
the class Of '24 can well remember the splendid Glee Clubs and Choruses of which 
they were a part in previous years. This year the most important of vacal 
organizations is the mixed chorus of fifty voices, which rendered selcetions at 
Christmas and Thanksgiving.

The Boys Glee Club is composed of Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Bases, using 
unchanged voices in the Alto and Soprano work. Among others, the works of Elia 
M. Probst and J. Victor Berquist are used by the chorus. There is also a girls 
chorus which sings two and three part songs.

Once a week a feature of the morning program is a musical selection by a member 
of the school. These numbers are greatly appreciated by the students.

Music Appreciation is taught in the regular daily music classes. Special classes 
twice a week pursue a course in Theory of Music and preparation for Teaching. 
This, a major subject in our curriculm, lays an excellent foundation for all 
work of such character given at Normal Scools.

We have for the past three years observed Music Week. This observation fostered 
by the school is entered into by the Churches, Business Mens' and Womens' Clubs 
of the town, as well as the Y. M. C. A., Glee Club and Town Band. The music 
department secures entertainers from time to time during the year, who entertain 
the students and towns-people with excellent programs.

One of the features of the Commencement is the rendering of musical numbers by 
the Seniors Musicians. This final appearance is a fitting climax to the work in 
music pursued while attending High School. When those who this year leave school 
recall school life, recollection will be colored with the efforts and 
achievements of this department.

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Hollidaysburg High School Club of the Y. W. C. A.

Organized 1918

Purpose for this year: It shall be the purpose of this club to be and to help 
others to be the kind of girls who find and give the best in home, school and 
life.

Come along to the High School Club meeting! It doesn't matter whether it be 
social, educational, business, or membership; it is sure to be interesting. As 
Coue says, "Every day in every way I'm getting better and better" so we can say, 
"Every year it does appear - the H. H. S. C. grows larger and larger." The 
members have shown great interest in the work of the club, the program for the 
year including health, service, and social meetings. A health talk was given by 
Dr. Sara M. Navies at an early meeting and she attendad a later meeting to tell 
about her recent trip to Europe. At Christmas time the members of the club made 
and filled stockings for the children at Cresson. Miss Mary Davis was present at 
one meeting to tell about her experience with social service work.

The social activities of the club took the form of a "hare and hound chase," a 
silent supper, a party to which the boys were invited, and a sledding party. 
Cooking, Courtesy and Gymnasium classes were enjoyed by many members at the Y. 
W. C. A.

The cabinet of the club which plans and directs its activities is composed of 
the officers, the chairman of standing committees, and the club advisor. It 
meets twice a month and the club meetings are held every Thursday. Each summer, 
delegates from the club are sent to a summer conference at Camp Nepahwin where 
girls from different places discuss their problems and plan for their club work 
of the next year. This year three of the girls attended a mid-winter conference 
at Pittsburgh where they met leading girls of other clubs and received 
inspiration For their own club work.

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Cabinet

President - Margaret Shope
Vice-president - Ethel Fleisher
Secretary - Emmaline McClellan
Treasurer - Thelma O'Shell
Membership Chairman - Leona Krelitz
Program Chairman - Janet Dibert
Service Chairman - Margaret Griffith
Social Chairman - Gladys Housum
Advisor - Miss Edith Oler

MEMBERS OF THE CLUB

Violet Baker
Mary Mingle
Aliean Fell
Irene Moore
Sara Beneder
Emmaline McClellan  
Margaret Buoymaster
Geraldine Neely
Grace Buoymaster
Thelma O'Shell
Audrey Bowman
Lucile Park
Jessie Claar
Helen Powell
Margaret Cross
Margaret Powell
Janet Dibert
Alice Prough
Anna Ernest
Blanche Rhodes
Ethel Fleisher
Marie Rodkey
Blanche Frederick
Marion Robison
Margaret Griffith
Anna Schmidt
Dorothy Hawn
Elizabeth Sommer
Jane Heverly
Rebekah Shope
Gladys Housum
Margaret Shope
Catherine Jones
Pearl Stine
Helen Klepser
Ethelyn Tussey
Eva Knee
Leona Treese
Leona Krelitz
Elda Walters
Anna Lynch
Mildred Weir
Aletta Malone
Marjorie Webb
Marjorie May
Martha Williams
Marjorie Mentzer
Catherine Zaweija
Melda Miller


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