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

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ALICE KENNEL Alice is one of the more quiet Juniors. She is seen flying into Mr. Rehrig's room a few seconds before the buzzer. Alice has a very fine soprano voice, so naturally, she likes to sing, and. of course, she plays the piano. She can usually be found at the Youth Center with her friends. Jean Smith, and Joan Keiper. Alice just loves a 47 two tone green Pontiac owned by a certain someone who just graduated last year. When Alice graduates she plans to go to Allentown Business College. Library Club 10, 1I,- Girly' Choru: 9, 10, 11,' Mixed Chorus' 11,' Giflfy Choir 9, 10, 11. DOROTHY KLECKNER Dorothy is one of the newer members of our class. Dot came to L. H. S. this year from Packerton High School and sinceshe has come, has won the friendship of all. She has shown her scholastic ability by winning the Legion Award in the 8th grade. If you can't find Dot you might look for Janet or Gilda first, for they are nearly always together. Dorothy's hobby is reading so you can easily find her in Mr. Rehrig's room studying. On Tues- day morning she blends her voice with the others in the Alto section of the Girls' Chorus. After graduation Dot plans to be- come a nurse. We know she'll succeed. With that cute person- ality and such a sweet smile, how could she faill Girlr' Chorur 11,' Legion Award S. JANICE KOCH This little blonde needs no introduction to the junior Class since her smile is present almost everywhere. Kochie is quite carefree and can usually be found down town at the Youth Center or at the movies with her pals, Florence, Louise, and Nancy. She is full of fun and loves ice-skating and swimming. Janice blends her voice with the Girls' Chorus every Tuesday morning. In the future Janice plans on becoming a heautician. With the aid of her sweet personality she will certainly succeed in pleasing her customers. Girls' Choru: 9, 11,' Gym Club 10, 11,' Art Club 9,' Office llelpzr 10, 11,' Interclarr Baxketball 9. MARTHA KROMER Martha is about 5 feet 3 inches tall with brown hair and twinkling eyes. She is one of those pert commercial students from Mr. Kershner's homeroom. Upon her arrival at school from Seventh Street, she can usually be seen with her two good friends, june Smith and Joan Keiper. Martha likes going to the Youth Center and many times can be seen going there in a green Studey . Her future plans are to become a secretary. We of the Junior Class hope you get a nice lap to sit on, Martha. Typing Club 10. 1I,' Gym Club 9,' Girlx' Choruf 9, 10, 11. WILLIAM KUNKLE Presenting Billy an all-right fellow, who is very well known, although this year is the first year which he has spent at L. H. S. Baseball is the most appealing of all sports to him.. I am sure when Spring comes and that sport is in season he will be a very active member of our team. There's no doubt about it, Billy will get what he wants from life. MARILYNN KERSHNER Marilynn lives in Andreas. She is one of the smaller members of our class. In spite of her many extra-curricular activities, she is always on the Honor Roll. Working in the Library and serving in the Refreshment stand at football games are her favorite pastimes during the school term. In summer vacation, however, she enjoys 4-H work, listening to baseball games, and going to the movies. If you want Marilynn. just look for Miller and Snyder, since she always travels with them. After she graduates. she plans to attend Kutztown State Teachers' College to become an English teacher. We wish her the best of luck. Lani-Lznapian 10, lI,- Girlr' Choruf 10, 11,' Dramatic: Club 10,- Library Club 115 Victory Corp: 105 Rzfrerhmeril Saler 11,' Gachtin Bambil 11. NIRA KNAPPENBERGER This is one of the Academic students who comes bright and early every morning with the bus. Although she has red hair, she is not bad tempered at all. She is musically inclined and has high hopes of becoming a music teacher. Nira's hobby is collecting photographs of movie stars. She attends the movies, if at all possible. She also proved she could act by participating in the Junior Class Play. We know that with her grand personality she will become a success in her profession. Girly' Choruf 9, 10, 11,' Dramalicx Club 11,' Claxx Play 11. PATRICIA KOCH Patricia, better known to her friends as Pat , is one of the smaller girls of our class. If you ever hear anybody have any gum , that's a sure sign that Pat is around. This little blonde is always in a hurry and is usually with her friends Nancy or Shirley. Pat can usually be found at the Sports Shop drinking a coke or at the Center dancing with her many friends. Pat's favorite hobby is ice skating, so you'll most likely notice her cutting figure eights on a cold winter's day. We all know Pat will make a wonderful nurse. Best wishes! Here's hoping you succeed! Leni-Lenapian 11,- Garhzin Bambil11,'Girl.r' Chorus' cf, 9, 10, 115 Library Club 10, 11,' Mixed Chorur 115 Girlf' Choir S, 9, 10, 115 RUTH KUNKLE Peggy. a cute dark-haired girl, is one of the quiet members of the junior Class. Although Peggy is shy, she is quite po ular with both sexes. She and her friend Rex may usually be fbund comparing their daily experiences. At football and basketball games she may be seen working in the refreshment stand helping to make it a big success. During club period on Wednesday she is found. as busy as a bee, pounding on the typewriter. Her hobbies are ice skating and oil painting. Peggy's future ambition is to become a secretary. With her good looks and sweet smile. she is sure to succeed. Art Club 7. 8, 9,' Girlx' Chorur 9, 10, 11,' Typing Club 11,' Refrerhment Sale: 11. LEE KUNTZ Lee Kuntz hails from North Fifth Street and may be seen trudging to school 8:15 in the morning. Lee prior to this year attended Franklin Independent in Weissport. Lee played football in his first year at Lehighton and although he did not play in any games, he has the makings of a promising back and may play next year. Lee, after school is over for the year. lends his talents to the Junior Legion baseball team as a pitcher. Kuntz's hobbies are sports and loafing and although he has these activities, he manages to keep his grades high. Football I1 .

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JANET LARASH janet is a small, brown-haired girl from Packerton. Since she came to L. H. S.. she has made many friends among both sexes. Dusty can usually be seen with her bosom pal, Gilda. janet's hobby is writing to pen pals. If you want to see her Saturday night, just go to I.aRose's Skating Rink. Dusty is always full of fun and will always be in on a joke. janet is also musically minded, for Tuesday morning she can be seen blending her voice with the Girls' Chorus. She also plays the marimba, on which she has made several public appearances. In the future, Janet plans to become a nurse. Girls' Chorus II,' Gym Club 11,' Leni-Lenapian Il. CARMEN MARTUCCI Hold everything! Guess who it is? Why Carmen, of course. Anytime you are looking for Muzzie , just look for Alfred or Bill because he always is with them. Carmen spends most of his time at the Sports Shop or Recreation Center. Carmen's pet-peeve is homework. It is very seldom anyone sees Muzz overwork himself. Two of his favorite sports are football and basketball. Muzz showed his athletic ability to the school by playing center on the team this year. He got his strong body pulling tobacco baskets in Amherst. Mass. for coach Gernerd. We do not know Carmen's plans for the future, but we hope he will succeed in whatever he does. Varsity Football 10, 11,' jay- Vee Basketball 10,' Varsity Baseball 10. Il,- Inlerclass Basketball 10. 11. FRANCIS MEI-Il-IAN Buddy is one of the shorter members ofour class. But don't let his size deceive you because he is best described as being small but mighty . Sports appeal to him just as his pleasing personality appeals to other people. He can usually be found at the Youth Center or making sweet music on his trumpet. In the summertime you can occasionally find him enjoying himself at the community grove. He has not made any definite future plans but whatever he endeavors to do, our best wishes are with IIITI. Interrlass Basketball 10: Gym Club 9, 10, 11,' Varsity Football 11,' Trark 9, 10,' Gym Team 9, 10, 11,' jay-Vee Basketball 10. CARL MEIXSELL Carl is one of the more academic students in our class. He takes interest in his schoolwork, which can be verified by looking at the Honor Roll. Carl is also interested in sports and plays right tackle on the varsity football squad. Carl comes to school by bus. all the way from Andreas. Aside from his academic accomplishments. Carl is gifted with a friendly personality, proven by his many friends. Carl, liking the out-of-doors, enjoys fishing, hunting, and camping. Carl lans on furthering his education by attending college and we fide! sure that he knows the Class of 'Sl is 100171, behind him. Boys' Glee Club 10,' Automobile Club 9: Interelass Basketball 10, l1,' Varsity Football 11. MARIE NIEHOFF S'roP! Look! LISTEN! Here comes Meitzie who is all of 5 feet 4 inches tall, with green eyes and a pleasant smile to match. She has blonde hair because she has decided, like others lately, that she likes blonde best. Each school day this pretty lass can be seen enroute to school with her inseparable pals, Carol Sauers, Mildred Kemmerer and jean Balliet. Most Friday and Saturday nights Meitzie , as her friends call her, is either at the Sports Shop or the Youth Center with her many friends, mostly those of the opposite sex. Upon her graduation from L. H. S. she plans to take up nursing at jefferson Hospital. With her good looks, personality, and scholastic ability we are sure she will succeed. Lyceum .lnnouncer 7, S, 9, 10, 1I,' Legion Award 8,' Lerti-Lenap- ian 9, 10, 11,' Dramatits Club 10,' Public Speaking 105 Typing Club 10,' Gym Club 9,' Girls' Choir 9, 10, 115 Girls' Chorus 9, 10, 11,' Mixed Chorus l1,' lllajorette 9, 10,' Gachtin Bambil 11,' Class Ojicer 11,' Class Play 1I,' Press Club Play 10, 1I,' Interelass Basketball 9,' ELAINE LEIKEL Elaine, one of the more quiet Juniors, hails from the North end of town, but is usually seen around the Sports Shop. Away from school you can see her doing her pet peeve, which is working at Bowman's Mill. She is an active member of the Victory Corps where she has served for two years. In school you can usually see her walking merrily through the halls between classes, chatting with all her chums. As a future, Elaine has chosen secretarial work and we, the Class of'5l, wish her clear sailing. Girls' Chorus 9, 10, 11,' Gym Club 10, 11,' Victory Corps 10, 11,' Interclass Basketball 9. BRUCE MECKES And this is Homer . Homer lives on Third Street but if you're looking for him, try the Sports Shop first. He's practically always there discussing football with Rookie and the gang. They tell, that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so if it's Homer's heart you're after, just feed him watermelon. Every Wednesday you can hear Homer sounding off with the other tenors in the Boys, Glee Club. After graduation, Homer plans to work with the F.B.I. Here's hoping he reaches the top. Varsity Football 9,' Boys' Glee Club 10. 11,' Mixed Chorus 11, Stamp Club 9. LEON MEINHA RT Leon, a dark-haired lad, is another one of those guys who appear to be bashful, but after you get to know him you'll think differently. Each morning and afternoon he travels to and from Big Creek to further his education. Since Leon has a great yearning for out-of-doors his main interests are hunting and fish- ing. If you see an empty chair in Mr. Gernerd's room you know he is taking advantage of an opportunity. Leon has not decided what he will do after he leaves our Alma Mater, but we know whatever path he chooses he's sure to win. ELEANORE MILLER Uh! Oh! Here is one of the cheerful members ofour class who is always laughing or talking. Eleanore travels on the bus from Andreas to Lehighton to further her education. You can always find Eleanore with her bosom friends, Shorty, Phil, and jitterbug. A lot of her leisure time is spent at La Rose's Skating Rink. She is a great football fan and enjoys cheering for the fellows on the team. Eleanore is active in 4-H club, and because of her love of music sings in the Church Choir. Her ambition is to enter the Allentown General Hospital and become a second Florence Nightingale. With her intelligence and ability to make friends, she'll be a surefire success. Girls' Chorus 10, I1,' Vietory Corps 10, Il,' Dramatics Club 10,' Leni-Lenapian 10, I I g Refreshment Sales II g Gachtin Bambi! I l. LOUISE NIKISCHER Where did that giggle come from? Of course, it must have come from Louise. Better known as Skeezix, she is usually getting into trouble anywhere. fEspecially in Junior Historyl. Skeezix is usually paling around with Janice, Nancy, Jerry, and Florence. On Wednesday morning during club period, Skeezix can be found in the gym, tumbling. Tuesday mornings she blends her voice with the rest of the sopranos in the Girls' Chorus. Skeezix is one of those Junior girls with those neat blonde streaks in her dark hair. Skeezix has not decided upon the future, but we know she will make a success of herself when she gets out in the big, wide world. I0 Club 9. 10: Girls' Chorus 10, 11: Art Club 9,' Office Helper