Pottsville High School - Hi S Potts Yearbook (Pottsville, PA)

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THE ,PLAYERS JACKSON, GEORGE An artist in the making-thatls George. lie has taken the Industrial Course, having centered his elforts on woodwork. His amhition is to become an expert cabinet maker. We're certain that if someone furnishes the gal, Mr. Jackson will furnish the artistic woodwork designs! JOHNS, MILDRED This cheerful little Miss can dance, she can sing, she can do most anything. What more could one ask? Her ingratiating smile is most catchy. Verily does Mildred beileve that Variety is the spice of life. May she never lose her gaiety and sparkle! JOYCE, ALICE f'Please take a letter, Miss Joyce. Alice intends to become a secretary. She likes to take shorthand fls that because she's short?l and then transcribe it in typing class. This little girl can and does release a great big cheer for the Crimson and White. And, believe it or not, she's a speedster on the basketball court! JOYCE, SARA Flowers, flowers, asphodel and applebloom. Come and buy a flower. Why are you so shy? This, we feel, will be Sara's theme song, for a florist she plans to become. We sort of envy her, for she'll be moving in an eternal spring-time. What a blooming good time shelll have! JULIAN, MARY Mary, a comely gal, is anxious to become a nurse, Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia being her conception of an ideal training base. What a lucky break some patients are going to get! What high blood pressure there will be! In this vocation, Mary's opportunities to he of service are unlimited. We trust that she doesn't miss a one! KASVVANDIK, AUGUST Baseball, baseball, Americals favor- ite game! CEver hear Waring's Pennsylvanians sing that?l 'fKas hopes to become a professional player some day. May he become most skillful in belting and handling that pellet covered by a mare's kimono, for baseball pays munificent returns. We give a round of applause for this embryo Frank McCormick or Hank Greenburg. KEHLER, ALMA A glance at Alma's photograph will prove-if proof is needed-that Alma is both intelligent and attractive. What an enviable combination! Her honors, as well as her friends, are numerous. We know that Penn State lwhere she will study to become a dieticianj will have in her a worthy addition to its stu- dent body. KERN, RAYMOND Let's give a lusty Ray! for Ray! He plays a hard game of football. This rugged chap is also a basket- ball player of no mean ability. f'Red hopes, by the time this com- ing September rolls around, to be enrolled in college. May his tackling of life's problems always be hard and clean! Q 9 Page Tfwcniy-.tix NYU' simon cu-iss '41 dw :Il

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SENIOR CLASS '41 THE PLAYERS HOFFMAN, RICHARD The song is ended, but the melody lin- gers on. Richard's melodious notes released in the orchestra and band will long .resound for all of us. Dick is going to be a pedagogue ta teacher, to youj, and he should develop into a good one. Ile has a weakness for Indian relics and mystery stories. Ah, sweet mysteryl HOMA, HELEN Her eyes as stars of twilight fairg like twi- light's, too, her dusky hair must have been written of Helen by the poet Vllordsworth, for how applicable they are to her! To col- lege she will go. VVe hope that, sooner or later, her heart's desire- I1 trip around the world-may be realized. Smash your baggage, Latlvl HOMA, JOHN There's a certain je ne .mix quai about young Mr. Homa which most favorably impresses the casual observer. To be a machinist or to be a salesman-that, for Johnny, is the question. However, in which ever field of activity he casts his lot, we're certain that he'll be greeted with a 'WVelcome, Hema! HOOD, LILY Lily is usually in a quiet mood--not only in classes but also among her friends. tlmagine that! A quiet and sensible girl in our class! Will wonders never cease??j In the game of volleyball Lily serves until victory is won for her side without tak- ing time out to give herself or her opponent a rest. Lily finds shorthand her most agreeable subject and hopes to become a secre- tary. IIOPKINS, CHARLES Charles is taking the Industrial Course, electricity being his chief interest. This blond lad desires to enter a trade school. He is one of our ardent football fans, but he finds more thrill in playing baseball. We hope that Hopkins' sojourn in the realm of electricity-his chosen vocation-will not be too shocking l IIOYSOCK, STANLEY Mr. Hoysock is a most likeable young man. Step up and meet him some time! That mischievous twinkle in his eyes is inviting, indeed. He hopes to become a skilled worker for the great Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Stanley, our hope is that you may do well in your every worthwhile effort! HUGHES, BETTY Betty is another one of our peppy associates. She can be seen dancing during her lunch period almost every day. Vllhere she is, there is fun, for she brings it with her. She took the Secretarial Course, would like to attend business school, and then become someone's secretary. Need a secretary, Mister?? HUGHES, LEO Leo is a Commercial student whose primary in- terest is bookkeeping. tHe really enjoys working problems, and- what's more--most of the time he gets the right answerlj He looks forward to becoming a professional bookkeeper. You're not ly- ing! fLeo's favorite expressionj when you say he is known among his schoolmates for his friendliness and sincerity of purpose. Page T-wenly-yifve

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'SS tit Wig. O KLITSCII, JEAN jean is a tall, attractive brunette who has taken the Commercial Course. Her ambition is to become somebody's stenog. The Home Economics Club includes her as one of its mem- bers. Her Fine voice has merited for her a much coveted position in the a cappella choir. Her high scholastic standing has compelled the respect of all who know her. KLITSCH, EVELYN If the subject in question is a joke, she's heard it, if it's a school organization, she's in it, if it's the honor roll, she's on it. It never fails! This dextetous, fun-loving, extra- hard-working classmate will undoubtedly succeed in her chosen career of a lady in white. A toast tot y0u,fair.damsel! 5 r' ' . 1 . 'i .f ,l 5 , ' l' f ' ' , 1' -.jf ' , I J! ' x KLARE, DOROTH Cheerio lnere' ela e'Klarel Dot - if st truly is a peppy so ebody, and shejs attra 've, too. Her gay chatter and catchy laughter ve Ja braqi-upper to all within ear shot. If alphasingz ualitym essential to a desirable sten- ' 1 9 ographer fin! we beige it ish, Doc 'surely his a held start. .1 V1 ' A 1 A. I I A 'gmail DOROTHY 'footy' i ,L peppy ikeablelnbmebody. She etijoy a hearv laughtl Ty ' g is h favorite subject. We're ceitain that'her jojly dispoditi n an invaluable asset in any Xnfhce, ,Hn elfcjent secretary she lians to be. VVe trust that her ansbitiqi may' ltfkealhaed. I .V J' g , . ., ,r ta I 1 ivglxbk KIRKPATRIC , DORIS VVe present, gentle reader, Helen Wills VVoody Doris Kirkpatrick, for a top flight racquet wielder she is. VVhat a charming opponent she must make! But then, what a more charming doubles partner!! Ah! Our hope is that Doris will play the game of Life just as eHiciently as she plays the game of tennis. KINGSBURY, DARTHEA Mirthful Darthea truly is of the opinion that Manner, not gold, is a woman's best adornmentf' She capahly presided over the Home Economics Club meetings this year, so you see, gentlemen, she has decided domestic leanings! Darthea also found enjoyment in singing in the Girls' Choral Club. Her hobby is stamp and picture collecting. KING, LORRAINE Lorraine can best be described by a title of a song-namely, Quiet. This virtue is shared by more than a few of our classmates. She has been an active member of both the junior and Senior Tri-Hi-Y. She plans to become a sales promo- tion specialist and has made an important step in that direction by having taken the Clerical Course here in P. H. S. KILMURRAY, ANDREW' Andy is a basketball player who dribbled a dandy game for P. H. S. He is taking the Industrial Course and desires to become an expert mechanic. Automobile mo- tors are his specialty. With the demand for top-notch mechanics so urgent, we know that this chap's talents will be put to their fullest use Handy Andy ! an Mm Lwf'?wZw4bmJ4 simon ctass '41 M- Jam ' Page Twenty-sefven 4 THE PLAYERS