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Tunkhannock Area High School Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania The ProwlerVolume XIV, Issue XXVIII November 2016 TAHS Veterans Day History of the Halls in Concert TAHS An annual tradition to honor the Veterans By JESSICA DEREMER When the Tiger was young By NICHOLAS REPOSA Going all the way back to as early as the creation of the first high school, clubs and activities such as dances and sports at PROWLER STAFF PHOTO TAHS have always been a big deal. Dat- The Halls of TAHS fill with students as the drumline sends Ben Tidball to Cross Country States. ing back to the 1936 yearbook, the clubs consisted of FFA, Latin Club, Art Club, 3 dances a year? Not in the 30’s. They Home Economics, Library Club, and each had 8 dances. Dances at the time consisted grades Hi-Y Club. It just shows how the of a Victory Dance, Halloween Dance, school’s interests evolved as only two of Thanksgiving Dance, Harvest Dance, the six clubs continue to go strong today. Alumni Dance, Leap Year Dance, Valen- tine’s Day Dance, and an Easter Dance. Home Economics was a club that Victory Dances would be held if the Ti- taught students the necessities of life for gers football team managed to beat a rival the times. They learned how to sew, cook, like Nicholson or Dallas. The Thanksgiv- and actively put on school events through- ing Dance was highly anticipated because PROWLER STAFF PHOTO out the year. the school brought in a band called the Every year, The Tunkhannock Area States Navy gave the Key Address, using Hi-Y clubs started as a school club but “Agonizers.” High School honors the Veterans by books as props to tell stories of former as time went on each grade formed their The Harvest Dance was the first dance holding a ceremony on November 11th. soldier’s experiences in battle and on own clubs. These clubs were all connected sponsored by a club which was FFA in The ceremony this year was held at the front lines. He told a story of a triple to the YMCA, and its purpose was to cre- 1936. The Alumni Dance was held in 9:00a.m. in the High School auditorium, amputee and of a man who was told that ate and extend throughout home, school, December around Christmas time. Alumni and was open to the general public. Many he would never be able to walk again, and and community Christian character. Ten Dances are known now as homecoming people attended, including Veterans and how he defied the odds by doing that and to twenty years after the opening of the and is held sometime in October. In 1936, their families. The auditorium was filled much more. An inspirational speech, it school clubs like dramatics, Varsity “T” the Leap Year Dances were voted the best almost to capacity when the HS chorus made listeners realize just how much our Club, Orchestra (band), and newspaper dances of the year. For that reason they was seated. military does for us and how we should club appeared. actually had two separate dances; one on The ceremony began with the High be thankful for the soldiers who give their Like the clubs, sports have been a big February 2nd and one on February 29th. In School band playing “You’re a Grand Old lives so we can be free. deal within the town and high school of between the two dances the Valentine’s Flag”. Hunter Mingus led the local Boy Following the speech, the full High Tunkhannock. TA started off with the nor- Day dance fit perfectly and was sponsored Scouts of America troop in presenting School Chorus, directed by Ms. Tara mal sports all schools usually have: Foot- by the Latin club and was put on Febru- the colors, which is when the American Kasperowski and accompanied by Ms. ball, Basketball, and Baseball. It didn’t ary 15th. The last dance of the year wasn’t flag is crossed over the Pennsylvania flag. Jennifer Geary performed two songs, take the school long to find their way to a formally known as Prom until the 40’s Mingus led the crowd in the Pledge of “Song for the Unsung Hero” featuring state tournament as in 1938, only 9 years but actually was called the annual Easter Allegiance and the singing of the National Mr. Luckey on trumpet and “Armed after the schools opening, boys’ basketball Dance. The dance was put into play in Anthem, which was performed by the Forces Salute”, which combines all of made an appearance. They weren’t in it 1938 by Activity Council, equivalent to TAHS Select Chorus. the military songs into one arrangement. long as they were knocked out in the first Student Council now. Superintendent Mrs. Heather The audience members were invited to round by Luzerne 48-30. They wouldn’t With only usually 3 dances a year in McPherson gave uplifting opening participate by standing if they or someone see another state tournament for another the 2000’s, this appears to be a jam-packed remarks about Veterans Day and the they loved was in that military branch 32 years until 1978. foot-stomping schedule. Wouldn’t it be program. Following the remarks, the when their song was played. pretty cool to bring a few of these back? TAHS Band, directed by Mr. Kenneth Following the performance, Luckey, played “America”, the 8th Grade Mr. Kenneth Luckey and Ms. Tara Select Chorus performed “On Veterans Kasperowski gave their closing remarks Day”, the 8th Grade Band also performed and invited the audience to join in on the Chili Contest “God Bless the USA.”The High School singing of “God Bless America”. I guess you could say this year’s cook-off was pretty “chill-i”. Advanced Vocal Class performed “Blades The program came to a close with the By ANGELIQUE ANTENUCCI of Grass and Pure White Stones.” retiring of the colors and the playing of Everyone from students to faculty Commander Ed Groh of the United “Taps” by Logan Gravelle. gathered around in the foods room to taste On October 11, the advanced foods test the five different types of chili. Each Tunkhannock? class partook in a chili contest to help a group had their own unique recipe, from a A: 1993 local family that recently lost a member Teacher vegan take on chili to a roadkill theme. Q: Why did you become a history quite suddenly. The groups participating At the end of the contest, it was teacher? worked hard to make each of their chili announced that the winning team was A: I had great professors in college who recipes perfect and served their final Feature the Ragin’ Cajun Wild Wild West spurred my interest. products to anyone in the school who A closer look at one of Buffalo Chix chili from group 5, with Q: Who inspired you to get interested in wanted to play a part in the voting or just Flavortown’s chili from group 2 coming Tunkhannock’s teachers history and/or teaching? wanted to enjoy some chili. By EMMA RUSHWORTH A: A professor at ESU. in second. Q: Where did you go to college? For this month’s teacher feature, we A: ESU. will be focusing on Mrs. Gloria Shebby, Q: What was your major/minor? a teacher at Tunkhannock for 23 years. A: Secondary education in social studies. I chose to interview her because she is So there’s a bit of information on US my favorite teacher I’ve had so far in the History 2 teacher Mrs. Shebby. We would high school. I also aspire to be a history like to thank Mrs. Shebby for taking time teacher like her. I sat down with her in to do this interview to be featured this her classroom, 126, for an interview. month. Q: When did you start teaching at 2 THE PROWLER LocalLocal VOLUME XIV ISSUE XXVIII Tunkhannock Area Interview with a Marine Pizza: High School What is it like to go out and fight for your country? By IRELAND CLARK Antionio’s or 135 Tiger Drive Do people know what it’s like to E: I did two tours in Iraq. be away from home, fighting for your I: Why did you decide to join the Marine Tunkhannock,PA country? To leave your family and friends Corps? Pompeii’s 18657 behind to be able to make your country E: I originally wanted to join the Army, Need a huge appetite before a safe place for them and for others? I but they wouldn’t take me because of my reading (570)836-3111 interviewed Marine Corps Sergeant Eric flat feet. If you have flat feet and go into Clark about what a Marine’s life is like the military, they won’t take you because By NICHOLAS REPOSA Chief Editors: and advice for anyone interested in going flat feet can lead to back problems and Take a walk on the streets of Jessica DeRemer into the service. knee problems. I had to beg the doctor Tunkhannock and ask locals what their I: How long did you serve in the military? to go into the Marines. I really wanted a favorite town pizzeria is. Most are Olivia Heise E: I served 7 years from 1997 to 2004. challenge and the Marines gave that to me. guaranteed to say either Pompeii’s or I: What were your specialties in the I: What places did you go to during your Antonio’s. A Prowler staff member and I Assistant Editors: Marines? time in the military? decided to see really what pizza shop was, Bailee Jones E: I was a green belt martial arts instructor E: I was in Japan from 2000 to 2001, in our eyes, better.

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