Mechanicsburg High School - Artisan Yearbook (Mechanicsburg, PA)

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WILLIAM ALBERT BURRIDGE September 29, 1940 Drums, drag-racing, girls, and any oth- er enlightening subjects capture the interest of our Gene Krupa. Bill Commercial spends his summers exercising his green thumb at Stephenson's Green- house. He likes nothing better than to put his worries behind him and zoom off to Hummelstown for a day of boat- ing. He enjoys playing football and baseball or running around in his green Olds with the three Jacks. Dur- ing his school years he was dennitely an asset to the drum section of our school band. After graduation Bill as- pires to wear the Air Force Blue.- Band, Dance Band, Assembly Band, JV Football. JEAN ELENA CADWALLADER Clerical February 3, 1940 Jean, who is very handy with the brush, was usually found in Mr. Kirk's domain. If you stopped long enough to glance into our school showcase, you would have noticed her many fine ex- hibits decorating the windows. She thoroughly enjoys a good football game and often lent a helping hand in the concession stand. Although her spare time was spent Uslinging sodas at Diehl's, she found time to pay a very beneficial visit to Norfolk, Virginia, where she was severely stricken by St. Cupid. The case swiftly developed into an impending marriage.-Art Service Club. Showcase. KAY ILENE BUSHEY Academic April 20, 1940 A mighty mite from Grantham, Kay enjoys working and being with chil- dren. This will dehnitely be an asset to her on the road to nursing. She al- ways excelled in Spanish and could usually be found on the honor roll with the rest of the scholars. Sechrist, O'Handley, and Bushey, despite Kay's reputation for being quiet and re- served, were behind many a prank de- livered around MHS. She enjoys col- lecting coins, but then, who doesn't like money? She finds reading and lis- tening to recordings refreshing. Holy Crow we wish her success in the fu- ture! -- FNA. KAY CAROLYN CLAPSADDLE Clerical February 16, 1940 Kay, a petite MHS gal, was a hearty rooter for the maroon and steel. Holi- day turkey dinners always delight her. During the summer months Kay was a diligent worker at Seidle Memorial Hospital. Her hobbies are reading, dancing, and listening to records. She was a member of the happy four, the other three of whom are Pat O'Neill, Diane Morris and Lois Minnich. Kay's future plans are to enter the secre- tarial Held of life where her interest for typing will be put to good use.- Tri-Hi-Y, Torch. KENNETH RAY BUSHEY Industrial Arts October 12, 1938 Everyone knew Rats by his jovial na- ture and pleasing personality. One of his many assets was the ability to make people laugh, which he did sometimes to the complete exasperation of his teachers. His joys are drag racing, col- lecting coins, and eating spaghetti. When he says Roger, you know everything is okay. Being one of Mr. SaIe's handy-hands, he helped keep the stage lights under control. The sum- mer found him working in Bushey's store and running around with his buddies. Soon his father's business will come under co-ownership.-Stage Crew. JOAN MARIE CULP Secretarial July 26, 1940 Joan, a future secretary, excelled in shorthand. Filled with vim, vigor, and vitality, she was a familiar sight among the peppy cheerleaders. She wasn't very fond of homework and could be heard to say, Oh well, what the heck, if the teachers went overboard with it. She loves to swimg she loves to dance, espe- cially to the records of the Four Fresh- men. Murphy's have found her a plea- sant asset when it comes to customer relations. She seems to radiate her per- sonality and cheerfulness on everyone she's with.-Cheerleaders, Soph Ring Committee.

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PATSY ANN BARNINGER Secretarial April 29, 1940 Pat was a perky baton twirler who could usually be found with Carol and Jeannette. In the evenings she was kept busy with her favorite subject, short- hand, or tapping the piano keys. Dur- ing wrestling matches she might come out with darn it to an unfavorable decision. Was she or was she not pre- pared for those bookkeeping classes? Sparetime pleasures are comprised of harkening to Perry Como's records or eating some good southern fried chick- en. We're sure any insurance office will be proud to have Pat as a setcretary. - Band, Sr. Chorus, Art Service Club. WALLACE CRAIG BITNER Academic May l, 1940 Bit, with cheerfulness for 'all, was the tough and ready center for the Wild- cats. Besides being an amicable kind of guy. he is blessed with a sonorous bass voice and outstanding acting abil- ity. Craig was the life of his section, his activities, and possibly the whole senior class. His chief interests are food, English, and sports. Dating seems to relax him. His eleven immortal words in his junior play role will live forever in our minds. College appears in his future plans. Keep going, Craig! -JV and V Football, Baseball, Q-B Club, Jr. Play, Class Assemblies, Soph. Ring Committee, Glee Club. ELAINE ANNETTE BENDER Academic January 1, 1941 Lanie, as she is known to her fellow English-sufferers, is a good prospect for nursing profession. Always willing to improve her mind, she has taken up reading as one of her hobbies. Most of her spare time is spent listening to records, singling out those of Johnny Mathis. Elaine enjoyed la class fran- cais. Her favorite spectator sport is football: participating sport, tennis. She continually looked forward to those study halls, where she engaged in frivo- lous antics with Dee and Pyke.-Glee Club, FNA, FTA, Tri-Hi-Y, Feature Editor Artisan, ALBERT CHARLES BOOK Academic August 31, 1940 Bookie, our most industrious guy, is an avid wildcat fan and clarinet virtuoso. He spends his leisure moments dating, listening to records, or eating. A fre- quent name on the honor roll, Bookie excelled in all of his subjects. In the summer, Bookie may be seen basking in the sun at the pool on his free days from H. J.'s. He was often seen with Dave, Mitch, or Dick all year though. The little tykes of tomorrow will hnd him a helpful and understanding teach- er after he graduates from Shippens- burg.-Co-editor Artisan, Glee Club, Choraliers, County Chorus, Band, FTA, Jr. Play, Class Assemblies, Torch, As- sembly Band. FRANCIS MERVIN BISHOP Industrial Arts April Fr, 1938 Dim the lights! Curtain! These and other instructions became the creed of Buzz as competent stage crew manager. Humes, Spahr, Rupp, and Bish are known as the frolicsome foresome. It seems they're always messed up in something. Buzz was a star on the gridiron and outstanding in many other things. He has an easy-going manner and congenial ways. Always smiling and ready to help, his classmates found him very cooperative. His future plans at this point seem to include a hitch in the Air Force. -Q-B Club, V Foot- ball, Stage crew. NANCY JANE BRUNNER Secretarial August 19, 1940 Nancy excelled in typing and short- hand, although she favored English. Together with her buddies Janet, Ned- ra, and Lois, she yelled herself hoarse in support of the Wildcats. She has an exceptional craving for french fries and steak. A Joni James fan, Nancy also enjoys dancing, swimming, and read- ing. On school nights she was engaged in her work at the Plaza. Next day she would exclaim, I don't have my homework done. Wonder why? She will undoubtedly gladden her tired boss' heart with her cheerful smile in her career as a secretary. - Tri-Hi-Y, Artisznz.

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JANET LOUISE DAVIES Academic August 19, 1940 There was no doubt that janet, head majorette, NHS member, dancer, and seamstress, would obtain the title of most all-around girl of the class of '58. Along with all these talents and hon- ors, janet has been blessed with a neat appearance and wholesome personality. In the little spare time that she has, Nave enjoys being with Bev, Carol, and Nina and making frequent trips to the post otIice's out of town depository. Syracuse University will be janet's abode while she climbs the ladder of higher education to a career in nurs- ing.-Band, Glee Club, Torch, Co- editor Artisan, FNA, Tri-Hi-Y, County Chorus, Jr. Play, Class Assemblies, Amateur Assemblies, Soph Ring Com- mittee. NHS. DANIEL BRADFORD DRAWBAUGH Academic December 9, 1940 Danny, brain incorporated, has let the world of physics and chemistry influ- ence his life. His life-long ambition is to study engineering at Bucknell Uni- versity. He had many after school ses- sions in the lab, furthering his knowl- edge. But in addition to his liking of science classes, he enjoyed the time spent in the teacherless P.O.D. classes with his section friends. An outdoors- man, he likes moments spent playing sports and driving. We may read about him in the future having uncovered a new phase in the world of science.- JV Football, V Baseball, Artisan, Rifle Club, NHS. ANDREA LOUISE DEAN Academic September 15, 1940 Andy, the most talented girl in the senior class, has a definite ear for mu- sic. Where there's singing, you can usually find Andy tickling the ivories. She thoroughly enjoys watching foot- ball or listening to her collection of records. On receiving some of Mr. Minnich's P.0.D. tests, she oft' times is heard to exclaim, Goshes, Uncle Ted! Andy is a faithful member of the cafeteria and sleeping gang. A higher education at West Chester State Teachers College is included in her fu- ture plans. Whatever course she en- deavors to take, we know she'll come out on top.-FTA, Glee Club, Band, County Chorus. Dance Band, Artisan. RUTH ANN DRUMM Academic May 5, 1940 Ruth Ann came through her high school years with flying colors and at- tained a high degree of achievement in her studies, particularly chemistry. She proved her outstanding ability by be- ing in first place for the Bausch and Lomb Chemistry Award. She was in charge of the eighty-eight keys for the Melodettes and Choraliers. She admits to being an amateur stamp collector and enjoys reading, music, and cook- ery. VVe are sure she will have no trouble gaining admittance to Bucknell University, where she will continue her career in chemistry.-NHS, C-lee Club, Artisan, County Chorus, Photog- raphy Club, Melodettes, Choraliersfacc .y ALICE DIANE DEITRICI-I Commercial April 27, l940 Diane, readily recognized by hcr long blond tresses, added a sporting touch to our spirited cheerleaders. She en- joyed English and pounding the keys, readying herself to become a secretary. The halls of MHS often heard the riot- ous yells and antics of O'NeiIl, Morris, Lancaster, and, of course, Deitrich. She has an unusual yearning for pizza pie and saves her pennies to buy records by the Four Freshmen. Diane will never forget the rare moments and experi- ences she had at Howard's this past summer. She is undecided about the possibility of college. -Torch, Artisan, Tri-Hi-Y, Cheerleaders. JANET MARIE EBERH.-kR'l' Secretarial October 16, l940 Janet. a congenial blonde, is a spag- hetti lover and might often be heard to exclaim, I thought I'd flip. Sal Mineo appeals to her as do those crazy bookkeeping problems. She pals around with Nancy or Lois ard is a keen football fan. Being one of the XVcis store's faithful employees, she had a busy working schedule th is sum- mer, but, even so, she found time for swimming. Janet is very much inter- ested in secretarial work, which is a part of her aspiration for the future. The other part includes a successful marriage. - Tri-Hi-Y, Artisan, FTA, Class Assemblies.