Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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 f afitwnsr SZSES352S2E!2ISS2i2iS a i!5fe22 S ttwvwprm rAXiLuikll JAMES JOHN I-IERItON Big Jim with a heart and smile to match! Jim has the knack of getting along with every one, except people in moleskin pants and dented shoes. Re-member the Lower Merion Game? Besides being a football hero, Jim is a Dramatic Club and Senior IMay hero. lie is also an active member of the Mathematics, Dramatic and Commercial Clubs. Head his sport write-ups for the Okaci.k. He is manager of the Baseball Team, and athletic representative for his class. Whenever it comes to selling tickets or taking charge of a campaign. “Let Jim do it” sounds in order. Jim and Cupid will always be remembered as lx ing the long and the short of; the Class of ’2S. For many a day, and many a dreadful night Incessant lab'riny round the stormy cape.'' •1 i m GERTRUDE MILL Doesn’t she seem to have springs in her toes? Yes, Trudy—it’s you. You bounce from one place to another, as light as a feather! And tell us, Trudy— is there ever a movie you miss? Perhaps that is why you act so cleverly. The Spanish. Commercial. Swimming, and Reading Clubs have found you a tine worker. Perhaps you have wings on your heels, too,—for it wasn't hard for you to come out first in the 65-yjird dash. That’s fine. Trudy. You certainly know how to live! “Her heart teas open as the day; ller feelinys all irere true.“ Trudy CHARLES ROBERT HOFFMAN A pleasing tenor voice and an equally, pleasant countenance make Bud one of the most popular fellows in school. Club work claims much of Bud’s time, for he is active in the Spanish, Radio. Dramatic. Nature and Glee Clubs. Though not weighing any more than he should. Bud plays class football just the same. We can’t help enjoying your marvelous piano playing. Bud. Personality plays a large part in success, and we know Bud has it. Be a sport—tell us how you do it. “Music hath charms to sooth the savage soul. Hud -4 28 ►-

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fehe teraclr JOHN HRADFIKLD IIAMEL John hails from Weldon Grammar School, where he put over some good football. In his Freshman year, lie played football and promised to become a star. A serious accident, however, spoiled his football career. When he returned to school, lie centered his attention on the La Republique Francaise. We shall remember John and liis side-kick Marshal, always up to something, wise or otherwise. John can always make friends with whomever he wishes. And the ability to make friends is a valuable quality. Who first invented trork, and hound the free and holiday spirit doirnf ANNA GERTIU'DE HAMILTON Tall and stately and yet just a bit of wistfulness in her manner—Ann with her pretty blonde hair! Ann came to us from McKinley. Since then, she has become active in the Commercial, Spanish, Nature, Tennis and Swimming Clubs. She also played on the Senior Hockey Team. Incidentally, Ann didn’t miss any football games this season. In typing and shorthand. Ann has certainly proved her ability. Ann stars in running for the bus and always being late. Ann wouldn’t spoil her record of always being a few minutes behind time for anything! Hut she gets there just the same. “Here comes the lady! O so light a foot Will ne'er irear out the everlasting lint! .4 n n DAISY I DOSS A II AN KIN You like a person who is entertaining, and delightful? Then you will like Daisy, for she always has something pleasant to say. The French. Dramatic and Athletic Clubs claim Daisy as a member. She has shown her ability as an athlete on class basketball, hockey, and track teams. And can she recite Oral English? Just ask her classes! And she reads such intellectual books for reports! Daisy just adores to come up to classes, late from gym. It does take a long time to dress, doesn’t it, Daisy? Maybe some day, you’ll be a rich lady with a French maid to help you. “Though the rale may he deep. There is music around it.’’ Daisy 27 )►—

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‘ r:n ffljgff flab i» t rtfflc %ag . . •„« « ?? -' . .r. , ;j :.; v- '• SES5555Z5B5SBSS B ROBERT WALTON HOOD Wild men have a way with women ! Even so— Bol» succeeded in getting a letter for having been on the Soccer Team. He deserved it. too! lie also was on the Senior Football Team. We surely pulled a fast one on Horsham when we took Boh away from them! Boh joined the Mathematics, Latin, and Nature Clubs. And if he had been a girl I am sure he would have joined the Hiking Club for every morning, Boh walked to school from Noble. Yes. Boh is one of these silent men who love the wide open spaces. have loved to repose myself, whether sitting or lying, with my heels as high or higher than my head.' Boh NINA KATHRYN HOUSE K bravely entered Abington to join the Commercial, Reading and French Clubs and become one of their peppiest members! As a sideline, K specializes in spelling—try to spell her down—just try ! Do you not remember how K courageously recited the Gettysburg Address in Assembly when every one else backed out? Kathryn is artistic, too—for at playing the piano and singing, she cannot he excelled. That little i)it of temperament mixed with your sweet disposition, shining out of your blue eyes and Huffy hair, makes you just right. K. ll'f wonder at this girl—yet we like her. K ROBERT LONGACRE JACOBY Who is that quiet chap sitting back there, in Study Hall. Row One. Seat Nine? That’s Boh. This young gentleman came to us in his Sophomore year from Willow Grove. Although quiet, except to those who know him. Boh is a worker. He has been a staunch member of the Latin and Nature Clubs as well as the Mathematics. Dramatic, French and Art Clubs. In his Senior year. Boh was vice-president of the Art Club. Then. too. this same boy was the editorial editop for the Oracle, and pianist for the school. When it came to spelling, Robert also took the cake. Acting? He was Cnele Symperson in the Senior Play. Oil top of all this, his name appeared regularly on the select list—better known as the Honor Roll; and lest we forget—Boh had the reputation of obtaining A pluses in chemistry. Some reputation, Boh! To he great is often to he misunderstood -«5{ 29 )3 - Boh