Lehighton High School - Gachtin Bambil Yearbook (Lehighton, PA)

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FRESHMAN FEATURES The Class of 1953 met for the first time in September 1949. The 85 Lehighton district pupils and the 85 outlying district pupils were divided into five home rooms under the super- vision of Miss Florence Shafer, Mrs. Marian Rumfield, and Messrs. Lauer, Koegel and Gilham. The class was formally organized when we elected the following officers: Prefident .........,..,....... Richard Eckhart Vice-Preyident. . . ..,.. Charles Lusch Sfcrztary .....,... .,... D ennis Roth Treasurer ...........,,........,. Willard Doll lt was decided to wait until a later date to choose our class flower, colors, and motto because there is no definite need at the very beginning of our high school years and association with one another will give us all a better idea of what our choice should really be. SOPHOMORE We began the history of the sophomore class at a meeting held in the auditorium under the direction of Miss Pilz and Mr. Hoppes, when the Class of 1952 chose its oflicers. Irene Durigan was elected president: George Stimmel, vice- presidentg Barbara Everitt, secretary, Charles Mullen, treasurer, and Anna Sipple, historian. In the Hallowe'en parade we received a prize for the largest number in line. During the week before Christmas we held our Christmas party in the Gym. Refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed by the group. ln January, we held a class meeting to choose our class motto, class flower, and class colors. They are, in the order named- If we rest, we rust , yellow roseg and blue and gold. After our summer vacation we returned to school again, ready for another busy year. A meeting was held in the Gym under the super- Our first class participation was in the Hallowe'en Parade, our theme being: the occupa- tions of Pennsylvania. We won first place for having the largest number in line. Our class has been very active in extra- curricular activities and has a fine representation in Band, Orchestra, Girls' Choir, Boys' Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and also in Press Club, Majorettes, Gym Club and Basketball. During the remainder of our high school career we hope to improve our scholastic rating, continue our interests in extra-curricular work, and develop those desirable characteristics that will make us useful citizens of which Lehighton High School can be proud. As each member of the Class of 1953 responds - - thus will our final outcome bel Harrison Hoppes, Historian SOUVENIRS vision of Mr. Obert and the class ollicers chosen were: President, Francis Tkach,g Vice-president, Robert Smurdag Secretary, Nelda Ramaley: Treasurer, Barbara Everitt. A prize for the funniest group was won during the Hallowe'en parade, which was held in conjunc- tion with the observance of Pennsylvania Week. Attention to our studies and, of course, the g C - usual participa- tion in extra- f. curricular work kept us busy as we look forward to the important school year that lies before us. Nancy Fritzinger, Hirtoriau um if F ln as ey 'R x Q.

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PAUL ACE . Here we have Paul Ace, known best as Dotter to all his friends. Speaking about friends, Dotter has many, most of whom come from the West End. Dotter's pet peeve is his kid brother Jakey. When he is not passirng his time away with gakey, we find Dotter with the gang at Staudt's Store, eating IS favorite food, potato chips. Dotter is small and seems very quiet, that is until you get to know him. Paul has not decided yet what he is going to do in the future but whatever it is we know he will make a success of himself. Nature Club 10. MARLENE ANDREWS This is the cute little blond whom you can see coming to school late just about eve morning. Shorty hails from the North End and evenings :lie can be found having a good time at Sue Saile's Store. Shorty has many friends among whom the best are Joan Sweigert and Monty Rodgers. Since she seems to get along so well with boys. they are her pet peeve. Shorty has not decided upon her future ambition but whatever she does we are sure she will succeed. JAM ES ASLANIS This sports-minded fellow is seen trudging to school every morning about 8:15 fyou would trudge too, if you had to walk as far as he doesJ. Jimmie is active in almost every sport, either as player or manager. He is also an active member ofthe Gachtin Bambil and Leni Staff on which he is Sports Editor. The amazing thing about Jim is that, with all his extra activities his name is usually seen on every Honor Roll. Jimmie is still planning for his future, but with his keen mind and pleasant personality, he is bound to make his mark in the world. Interrlass Basketball 9, 10,' jay Vee Basketball 10,' Varsity Baseball 10, 11,' Student Manager 9, 10, 11, Leni Lenapian 10, 11,' Garhtin Bambil11,' Class Play I1,- Photography Club 10. DORIS BECK Doris is one of the lucky ones, who always gets a ride to school on a bus. Doris gets her exercise by bicycle riding or taking a walk through the country with her pal Jean Fritz. In school, Doris is usually seen roaming around the corridors with her friends Gloria Beers andrJoan Ziegenfus. At the present time, Doris has no plans for the uture, but we are sure she will succeed because of her ambition and willingness to help others. Girls' Chorus 10. 11. GLORIA BEERS Gloria is one of the jolly members of our class who has made many friends since her arrival at L. H. S. from Palmerton High School. She has a serious attitude toward studying, and as a result achieves many good marks. Her favorite sports are football and basketball. Therefore, you can see her at the games cheering with the many others. One of her favorite hobbies is going to the movies with a certain alumnus of this school. Other of her hobbies are ice-skating and reading. Gloria has not yet decided what she will do after she leaves our Alma Mater but with that pleasing personality she is sure to succeed. WILLIAM AHNER William is one of the smaller members of our class. He is a quiet and conscientious boy who tries to keep up his marks. His favorite hobby is woodcutting which he does in all his spare time. When the ponds are frozen Bill can be found ice skating. At noontime he is usually reading or studyin in the library. Bill's pet peeve is bookkeeping. In the future ivilliam plans to become a bank clerk. Nature Club 105 Automobile Club 9. RICHARD ASHNER This dark complected, curly-haired boy is usually seen on the stage Monday and Thursday mornings lending his talents to the band and orchestra. Mick is also interested in tumbling and is a very active member of the gym team. Richard's favorite pastime is bowling and he is an important factor in the standing of his team in the league. Mick is a slow working lad but don't let that mislead you. What he starts he usually finishes with good results. Richard has not yet decided upon his life work, but with his perseverance he is bound to succeed. Band 9, 10, 11,' Orchestra 9, 10, 11g Boys' Glee Club 9,' Gym Club 10, II,- Track 9, 10, 11: Interclass Ba rketball 9, 10,' Gym Team 10, 11,' jay Vee Basketball 10. JEAN BALLIET Blonde hair, blue eyes and a pleasing smile describe this fair lass who hails from South Third Street. Jean is usually seen strolling through the corridors with The Gang . During the week you can find Jean at the Youth Center and during the summ- er she can be found at the bungalow. Tuesday mornings finds Jean blending her voice with the rest of the sopranos in the Girls' Chorus. Jean also plays in the orchestra, and she has been a member of the Gym Team for three years. Jean spends most of her time with a certain Junior boy. As for her future plans, she is undecided whether to be a horse doctor or a nurse, but whatever she chooses, the Class of 'Sl wishes her luck. Class Play 115 Girls' Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11,' Gym Team 9, 10, 11,' Gym Club 9, 10, 11,' Orrhestra 115 Interrlass Basketball 9. JOHN BEDNAR I Some people certainly are lucky!! Take John. for instance. Every morning and night he gets a long bus ride to his home. He is one of the more quiet members of the Junior Class. He is well satisfied when the hunting season comes around and is quite successful in that field. Among his friends are Berger, Reinheimer, and Meixell. Although he doesn't think much of homework, he makes out quite well when the report cards are due. His ambition is not yet known. Nature Club 10. JEAN BEERS Jean is one of the quiet members of the Junior Class. She joined us in her Freshman year and since then has won many friends with her pleasing personality. Tuesday mornings she blends her soprano voice in the Girls' Chorus. Jean, being a sports fan, is always at football and basketball games, cheering the team to victory. During the noon hour she may be seen cracking jokes with her friend Fritzinger. With Jean around there is never a dull moment. Her favorite hobbies are dancing and photography. Sheis alsointerested in acertain boy from Bowmanstown. Jean's future as yet is still undecided. We wish her lots of luck in what- ever she does. ' 10 f5?ls' Chorus 10, 11: Photography Club II: Refreshment Sales