Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1955 volume:

LVlinJiCT] lisru O JIh t Hu foreword In the 1955 Reflections, we have likened our three years in high school to a three-ring circus, with each ring representing a year in our high school life. Just as in the circus, behind the bright front and gaudy colors, there is a serious side, so in our school there is a great deal of hard work and study put into the performance that is presented to the public. In this book we have endeavored to capture some of these moments of work and play and to preserve the memories of our teachers and friends. And now, follow the crowd as they proceed to the Big Top where the Big Show is about to begin. 1955 Program Dedication.......... Administration and Vacuity...... Sophomores.......... {juniors............ Seniors............. Classes............. Athletics........... Activities.......... Advertisers......... jLjMl. Program editors stand at the marquee of the Big Top. Left to right: Annabel Evans, Literary Editor; Fern Mackes, Business Manager; Renee Long, Editor-in-Chief; Natalie Grim, Art Editor; Marilyn Neff, Production Manager. Dedication Roy Schleicher We, the graduating class of 1955, are proud to dedicate this pictorial review of our high school years to Mr. Roy Schleicher, our teacher and friend. He is a capable teacher of history and driver education, but in our estimation has attained his greatest success in the field of sports. He taught us the true meaning of sportsmanship and also how to win honorably and to lose gracefully. He coached both our football and baseball teams in very successful seasons, and in spite of the fact that we did not win the football championship, Mr. Schleicher brought honor and glory to our school when he was selected to coach the Lehigh County All-Star Football Team in the first annual game in Bethlehem. We wish him happiness and success in the future. 5 fanfare ,pii i _r 1 j l J i i- it J. ■ jLjj: a Just above the winding Lehigh midst the mountains grand. Far and wide though we may sojourn, still our hearts are true Stands our dear old Alma Mater famed throughout the land. To our dear old Alma Mater, dear old white and blue. High school, high school, our own high school, dear old S.H.S. P, I p J Ll .. i I —m -j— —— — h —i ■ ■ — When afar from thee we wander, thy dear name we’ll bless. Zhe administration and (acuity kept us on our toes by managing, directing, and encouraging all performances and personnel of our sensationally successful show. General Directors Seated, left to right: Walter Krum, Muriel L. Williams, Calvin Morris, Robert Edwards, Robert Sieger, Clark Eckhart, Luther Reitz. Standing: Gordon Jones, Grover Higgins, Paul Laucbnor, Ray Pickel, Harry Lentz, Franklin Berlin, Delbert Fatzinger, Russell Rex, Donald Rowlands. Absent: Rutherford Kuntz, Jr. It would be impossible to have a circus without general managers. They provide the equipment, hire the ringmasters and trainers, arrange our engagements, and see that the Big Top is in good shape at all times. The Northern Lehigh Joint School Board is adding a new attraction to our circus this year with the building of a new elementary school in Washington Township. We, the performers, would like to take this opportunity to say, “Thank you,” to the managers for their great interest and keen foresight in the management of our venture. I 9 MURIEL WILLIAMS School Secretary 10 EARL A. BENDER DOROTHY BERLIN DAVIES ROBERT J. DREISBACH JAY P. HAGENBUCH Our Zra GORDON L. KEMP LEAH E. HERRITY WILLIAM E. HORVATH ELIZABETH H. HUNSBERGER ROSE B. MORRERA LOIS R. MINNICH EVELYN A. MORGAN EVELYN L. NAYLOR JOHN L. OLSON HAZEL C. REED Our Zra ROY SCHLEICHER FREDERICK J. SNYDER RACHEL M. STECKEL ANGELO J. SCARSELLETTI RUSSELL J. STETTLER FRANK TRETTEL LLOYD WILLIAMS RUTH E. ZIEGLER Circus Tirst-Aid Corps r Dr. Kern, Dentist Thomas, and Miss Kern, K.N., kept us in tip-top shape by checking our physical condition, our teeth, and our weight. Jirst-of-May’s, ” Performing in King 16 Sophomore Officers and uAdvisors V ' ... Treasurer ___ President Vice President NANCY JACOBY RICHARD THOMAS HAROLD VALORA JACQUELINE SKEATH Secretary MR. ROBERT DREISBACH Advisor Left to right: Sophomore Qirb Seated, left to right: J. Williams, N. Jacoby, J. Skeath, J. Rauch, B. Baus, S. Schoenerberger, J. Wanamaker, N. Yenser. Standing: M. Weiss, B. Sauers, J. Gruber, P. Green, J. Kirchkesner, D. L. Snyder. Seated, left to right: E. Blose, A. Balliet, M. Bechtel, B. Roth, C. Stump, D. Utt, E. Benninger, L. Schellhamer. Standing: A. Billig, J. Bowers, J. Wolstenholme, S. Snyder, F. Blose. J. Blose. 18 Sophomore Qirls Seated, left to right: J. Lorah, B. Boward, E. Green, H. Evans, D. Snyder, N. Mack, R. Strohl, A. Wentz. Standing: D. Kerschner, J. Kralik, M. German, J. Greensweig. A. Holtzer, D. Christman. Seated, left to right: F. Hamm, N. Bear, R. Horn, C. Deibert, S. German, M. Heckman, M. Deibeh, G. Edwards. Standing: R. Kern, S. Williams, N. Serfass, B. Pagotto, A. Grim, R. Henry, M. Mackes. 19 Sophomore Koys Seated, left to right: P. Amey, L. Pritchard, J. Rex, J. Rand, D. Breininger, R. Pickel, H. Valora, K. Schleicher, R. Reitz. A. Smith. Standing: F. Frantz, C. Andrulevich, B. Altrichter, B. Reitz, R. Wentz, J. Green, R. Thomas, E. Seiler, R. Strohl, D. Williams. Seated, left to right: I. Feinour, K. Herman, S. Papay, K. Ihbottson, C. Muschlitz, M. Gaukler, J. Bretz, G. Dettmer, L. Lauer. Standing: L. Scheckler, W. L. Kistler, D. Kern, R. Rex, W. C. Kistler, K. Christman, C. Keller, L. Handwerk, R. Burckhart. 20 Sophomore Uoys Seated, left to right: F. Handwerk, W. Hunsicker, J. Williams, L. Jones, R. Williams, D. German. Standing: C. Hamm, R. Phillips, W. Neff, J. Beers, T. Kochmaruk, J. Szapacs, D. Snyder. Seated, left to right: T. Eckhart, L. Strohl, W. Leitgeb, R. Leitgeb, C. Wertman, S. Mack, L. Hass, L. Weiss, R. Reeser, D. Rex. Standing: R. Knappenberger, L. Merkle, A. Schuck, A. Stahley, F. Andrews, R. Schneck, D. Newhard, L. Wotring. 21 Off-Meat Mits 1BKB Decorations in the making. Eating with chopsticks is great fun. Preparations completed for the final extravaganza. Resting in the Circus backyard. Sophomores enjoy a day in the Museum of Natural History in New York. 22 The stage is set for the Farewell Mardi Gras. Old Zroupers, Performing in King 3 24 Left to right: JAKE PA PAY ...................I...-........ President MISS RACHEL STECKEL __________________________ Advisor LOIS KERN____________________________________Secretary ANNETTE YEHL_________________________________Treasurer MR. FRED SNYDER_____________________________________Advisor LOWELL SCHERER______________________________Vice President 25 ‘■junior Qirls Seated, left to right: K. Genovese, M. Bittner, J. Behler, P. Lorah, M. Jones, M. Markell, E. Horvath, B. Handwork, M. Follweiler, J. Leibenguth. Standing: S. Handwerk, M. Blose, J. Follweiler, S. Ringer, S. Jones, S. Longacre, R. Hallman, J. Hartline, M. Krum, D. Kerschner, J. Kibler, P. Martin. Seated, left to right: A. Hunsicker, M. Oncheck, J. Kistler, S. Jones, A. Daniels, B. Fritzinger, M. Lloyd, J. Diehl, M. Gilmer, P. Kistler. Standing: A. Engle, L. Reimer, J. Scheffler, J. Miller, S. Fritz, C. Althouse, A. Roeder, R. Evans, B. Vogel. R. Kralik, P. Hoffman, G. Diehl. 26 ‘junior Qirls First row, left to right: L. Kleintop, P. Lien hard, J. Peters, S. Remaley, B. Muth, P. Miller, R. LeVan. Second row: K. Rex, R. Schmoyer, J. Unterlender, J. Hunsberger, B. Peters, H. Uldall, G. Wotring, A. Yehl, B. Evans, E. Reitz. Third row: B. Smith, J. Roberts, F. Confer, L. Kern, S. Smith, A. Klotz, R. Rauch, S. Snyder, D. Reph, S. Hausman, N. Weida. Seated, left to right: S. Hoffman, D. Miller, C. Evans, R. Fenstermaker, S. Heiney. Standing: D. Metzger, S. Frederick, G. Rex, K. Sell, L. Bailey, H. Leiser, N. Riley. ‘Junior Seated, left to right: L. Madtes, E. Hartman, B. Frederick, D. Hermany, R. Mummey. Standing: C. Fenstermaker, C. Dietrich, R. Mack, M. Roper, S. Kochmaruk, P. Skutches. Seated, left to right: J. Kirchkesner, H. Kern, K. Follweiler, T. Stoudt, L. Scherer, N. Dilliard, L. Reitz. Standing: A. Schaffer, A. Mack, J. Scheffler, D. Sittler, L. Phillips. 28 {junior Boys Seated, left to right: D. Bittner, J. George, R. Mcssinger, M. Metzger, L. Moser, H. Gombert, W. .Eschbach. Standing: K. Yenser, H. Oswald, C. Hinkle, K. Rauch, A. Moditch, A. Fritzinger, J. Sipos, R. Beers, R. Fedor. Prom Queen—Lois Kern—an angel amid the clouds. Preparing for the Prom Old troupers prepare for the annual Junior Declamation Contest. Off-Beat Bits 30 Zop features, Performing in the Center King 32 MAURICE SCHLEICHER President BEVERLY MILLER Vice President Zhe Ring NATALIE GRIM Secretary Our Ringmasters MARILYN NEFF Treasurer MISS EVELYN MORGAN Senior Advisors MR. GORDON KEMP 33 Margaret Ellen Andrews Walnutport Business Education Fun-loving . . . understanding . . . has a cheerful disposition . . . cute blondie . . . enjoys Home Economics and driving . . . will make an efficient office worker. Hid 1. 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3: Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. Truman Richard Andrews Slatington General “Dick” . . . friendly . . . easy-going . . . a music maker . . . enjoys roller skating and going on trips with the hand . . . will probably join the Army. Band 1, 2. 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, Secretary 3. Mary Madelene Beale Walnutport General Frank but friendly . . . practical joker . . . cheerful . . . willing conversationalist . . . fun-loving . . . hopes to wear a nurse s cap on her long dark tres Chorus 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. Darrell Carlin Baus Slatington General “Brick” . . . tally dark, and handsome . . . smooth dancer . . . big tease . . . has a way with the gals . . . mischievous grin . . . that black hair! Junior Play 2; Reflections 3; Student Council 3; Football 1; Sportsman Club 1. 2. 3. Step right up. Marilyn Edna Bear Germansville, R. 1 College Preparatory Quiet . . . eager to lend a helping hand . . . studious . . . enjoys reading and driving . . . special talents are seunng and cooking . . . plans to study Home Economics. Chorus 2, 3; FT A 1, 2, 3 Tri-Hi-Y 2, SPQR 1, 2, 3; Reflections 3; Sports-Club 2, 3; Junior Declamation 2. Richard Walter Bear Germansville, R. 1 College Preparatory' Enjoys all sports . . . “Phillies” fan . . . can argue on any subject . . . smooth card player . . . one of the brainier members of the class . . . future will find him in college. Boys’ Gym Club 3: Sportsman Club 3; Science Club 1, 2. 34 Carlyle Llewellyn Behler Walnut port College Preparatory Bashful . . . friendly . . . quiet . . . hobbies include fishing, trapping, and ice skating . . . also likes football and basketball . . . plans to go to college to advance in the field of science. Hi-Y 3; Sportsman Club 1. 2; Science Club 1, 2. Nancy Louise Behler Walnutport Business Education Talkative . . . friendly . . . easy to get along with . . . enjoys skating and dancing . . . would like to be a medical secretary. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Basketball 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 3. Dalvin Dean Benner Slatington Bnsiness Education A soft-spoken chap . . . quiet . . . willing worker . . . congenial . . . has a keen sense of humor . . . hopes to be employed by a business firm. Band 1; Sportsman Club 1, 2. 3. Ca-dies and gentlemen. Errol Tin Walnutport ENE ZENBERGER . College Preparatory Live wire of Il.c S enior Class . . . class clown . . . enjoys participating in most sports . . . practical joker . . . will succeed in whatever he chooses for the future. Junior Play 2; Senior Play 3; “Slate” 3; Science Club 1, 2; Junior Declama-tion Z. Stanley W. Billig New Tripoli, R. 1 Business Education “Chickie” . . . bashful . . . silent type . . . likes Chryslers . . . enjoys hunting . . . favorite subject—tractors . . . intends to become a farmer. Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Kenneth Fred Bittner Germansville, R. 1 Vocational Agriculture “Kenny” . . . blushes easily . . . strong, silent type . . . likes to have a good time . . . afraid of girls . . . enjoys 4-H work ... is going to be a first-rate farmer. Boys’ Cym Club 2, 3; FFA 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. 35 Ronald Paul Blose Slatedale General “Blosey” . . . talks incessantly about girls . . . paper boy . . . will try vnylhing once . . . likes to trap and fis. . . . hopes to find a future in industry. Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Lynette May Christ Steinsville College Preparatory Small . . . dark . . . attractive . . . can always be seen with Doris and Olive . . . quiet . . . enjoys playing the piano and square dancing . . . will probably enter the teaching profession. Chorus 1, 2, 3; FT A 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; SPQR I, 2, 3; “Reflections” 3; Future Nurses Club 3; Sportsman Club 2, 3. Joseph George Chandler Slatington General “Joey” . . . small . . . cheerful . . . with a sunny smile . . . talkative . . . likes to roller skate, carry papers, and play football in his spare time . . . plans to join the Navy after graduation. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Marvin George Clause Slatington, R. 2 College Preparatory “Marv” . . . smooth . . . easy-going . . . congenial . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . is well-liked—especially by the girls . . . drives a flashy while Plymouth . . . Navy! Here he comes! “Reflections” 3; Varsity “S” Club 3; Basketball 1; Football 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1. 2. 3. Sharoda Shelby Jeanne Deutsch Slatington Business Education Neal . . . friendly . . . quiet . . . spends most of her spare time on roller skates . . . anxious to be a telephone operator. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Junior Play 2; Senior Play 3; “Reflections” 3. William Edward Chomko Walnutport General “Willie . . . mischievous grin . . . friendly . . . observant . . . likes to laugh . . . great trapper and woodsman . . . hopes to operate his own gas station in the future. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 2; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. hurry, hurry, hurry, Karl Emile Diehl New Tripoli. R. 1 Vocational Agriculture Blond . . . congenial . . . enjoys singing and square dancing . . . likes sports, especially hunting and swimming plans to enter the famed forces or become a veterinarian. FFA 1, 2, 3, Sentinbl 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, Chap lain; Boys' Gym Club 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Clifford Neil Dorward Slatington, K. 1 College Preparatory “Cliff . . . very sociable . . . finds Palmerton intriguing . . . drives a classy auto . . . likes sports, especially tennis . . . seriously thinking about joining the Navy. Band 1, 2; Junior Play 2; Senior Play Eugene Edgar Dorward Emerald General Known to his friends as Reds' friendly . . . carefree J. . likes cars . . . wants to sail the Seven Seas with Uncle Sam. Boys’ Gym Club Y 2. 3; Baseball 2. 3; Football 1, 2. 3; . Sportsman Club 1. 2. 3. right this way 37 Annabel Alice Evans Slatington College Preparatory Ready smile . . . always willing to help . . . friendly . . . intensely interested in music . . . likes to read ami play the piano in her spare time . . . headed for the Library Science field. Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1. 2, 3; FT A 2. 3; SPQR 1, 2, 3; Library Club 3; National Honor Society 2; Pro and Con Club Literary Editor. Edward V. Evans Slatington General A aways up to something . . . fond of dogs . . . very interested in boxing . . . comic book addict . . . hopes to join the Marines. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 2; Football 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. John Charles Evans Slatington College Preparatory Better known as “Jack” . . . cars are his favorite subject . . . likes to play tennis, read, and argue in Debate class . . . redhead . . . is thinking about entering the armed forces. Pro and Con Club 3. for souvenir balloons Dianne Thelma Farber Slatington Business Education RAYMOND JOHN FOLLWEILER Petite ... Oh! those red curls . . . Slalington C.-neral modest about her dancing ability . . . Answers to a variety of nicknames . . . likes popular music ... is planning to jokester . . . likeable . . . million dollar enter modeling school. smile . . . enthusiastic sportsman . . . Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Library Club 1. 2. 3; Pro is 'look,nS !orKard co « and Con Club 3, Librarian. Boys’ Gym Club 1. 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Football 1, 2. 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2. 3. James Robert Follke Slatedale College Preparatory “Jim” . . . quiet, intellectual type . . . interested in many activities . . . makes friends easily . . . will go far in the radio and television field. Hi-Y 2, 3, President 3; Junior Play 2; “Reflections” 3; Student Council 1; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1, 2. 38 Richard Willard Frantz Slatington College Preparatory “Stilts” . . . good things come in small packages . . . can usually be found playing basketball . . . wants a job that requires traveling. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2. 3; Varsity $” Club 3, President; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Baseball 2, 3; Football 2, 3. Manager; Sportsman Club 1. 2, 3. of the Class of 1955, Elwood Lewis Frederick Slatington College Preparatory Intelligent . . . ambitious . . . enjoys music and sports { . . Mr. Scarselletti's best trumpeter . . . can usually be found at Bob’s with the gang ... is planning to study engineering at M.l.T. Band 1, 2. 3; Boys' Gym Club 1. 2; Hi-Y 2. 3, Treasurer 3; Junior Play 2; Senior Play 3; Pro and Con Club 3, Host. Ray Carl Frederick Schnecksvillc, R. 1 College Preparatory “Fred” . . . fine personality . . . friendly . . . enthusiastic sports fan . . . plans to work on the farm after graduation. Boys' Gym Club 1, 2. 3; Football 2; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Doris Madline Frey New Tripoli Business Education Pretty blue-eyed, blond-haired lass . . . fun-loving . . . popular with everyone. . . likes driving, bowling, and swimming . . . will make an excellent secretary. Chorus 1, 2, ; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Library Club 2. 3; Pro and Con Club 3; Sportsman Club X Barton Lee Fritzinger Slatington General Seen but not heard . . . co-operative . . . loves to argue . . . avid football fan . . . frequently blushes . . . takes readily to sports ... is interested in forestry. Boys’ Gym Club 1; Football 1, 2; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Richard Marvin Friend Slatington General Friendly . . . good at art . . . never in a hurry . . hobbies include pooI and shuf leboard . . . likes hunting, swimming, and canoeing ... a future sailor. Sportsman Club 3. Betty J Walnutport ; Fritzinger Business Education Gay . . . fun-lovingS atmosphere . . . thT dancing and roller sk go to business college. Chorus 1; Tri-Hi-Y Sportsman Club 3. . creates a friendly Native . . . enjoys ling . . . plans to George Earl Fritzinger Ellen Ruth Gehringer Slatington College Preparatory Slatington, R. 2 Business Education “Gig” . . . friendly . . 1. nice to know Quiet . . . friendly . . . willing worker . . . never complains . . . constantly argu- • • • likes to dance and watch TV .. . ing with “Luke” . . . Giant fan ... o basketball fan . . . future secretary, plans to study at the University of Penn- Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Library sylvania. Club 1, 2, 3; Pro and Con Club 3. Boys’ Gym Club 1; Junior Play 2; Senior Play 3; Basketball 1; Sportsman Club 1. 2, 3. Jeanette Fls knce Gehringer Slatington, R. 2 V,Business Education “Jean” . . . appealing sdtiU. . . congenial . . . active band member hobby is collecting records . . . enjoys basketball, cooking and music . . . hopes tove a medical secretary. Band 1. 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; “Reflections” 3; Student Council 1. Lucille Edna Good New Tripoli, R. 2 vj usiness Education “Lucy” . . . pert and '%ute . . . always eating popcorn . . . whiz at shorthand . . . competent typist . . . will certainly attain her ambition to be a secretary. Chorus 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Library Club 2, oJ n to and Con Club 3; ‘‘ftnflec-tions” 3. ' ' Dion Keith Green Slatington College Preparatory Flashy dresser s . . dig those crazy colors! . . . never hurries . . . lazy grin . . . always up to something . . . likes to sleep . . . will enlist in the Navy. � Band 1, 2; Boys’ Gym r,ub 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 2. mg Margaret Sara Harley Walnutport General Mary is her best pal . . . soft voice . . . came to us from Emmaus read cartoons . . . hopes to profession. -Y 2, 3. Ethel Mae Hall Walnutport Business Education A chatterbox . . . always raring to go . . . adds harmony to songs on band trips . . . favorite expression—“Oh. Heavens!” . . . enjoys dancing, skating and eating . . . reads only space stories . . . future secretary. Band 1, 2. 3; Chorus 1, 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Senior Plav 3; Pro and Con Club 1, 3; “Slate” 2, 3. Nancy Joyce Handwerk Slatington College Preparatory Small and blonde . . . willing conversationalist . . . amiable . . . dependable . . . decided interest in collecting things . . . artistically inclined . . . keen interest in swimming and basketball ... an art school prospect. Chorus 1. 2, 3: Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; International Friendship Club 2; Senior Play 3; “Reflections” 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Sportsman Club 3. Sandra Winifred Handwerk Slatington Business Education “Sandy” . . . always laughing and teasing . . . loves to drive that Hudson . . . enjoys whizzing around a roller rink . . . plans to enter the business world. Chorus ly 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Library Club 1, 2. 3. Natalie Kay Grim Slatington College Preparatory “Nat” . . . lots of bounce . . . fun-loving . . . dimples and a big smile . . . peppy cheerleader ... has a knack for everything . . . friendly to all .. . goes all out for sports . . . future gym teacher. Chorus 1, 2. 3; FT A 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Senior Play 3; Library Club 1, 2. 3, President 3; National Honor Society 3, Art Editor; “Slate” Council 3. Secretary; 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; Cheerleaders 1, 2, 3, Captain 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3; Art Club 3; Junior Declamation 2. 2, 3; “Reflections’ 1, 2. 3; Student Varsity “S” Club Joan Elizabeth Hagenbuch Slatington Business Education Congenial ... full of pep . . . cute majorette . . . incessant talker . . . enjoys swimming, dancing and driving . . . hopes to be a beautician. Chorus 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Majorettes 1. 2. 3; Art Club 3. Alma Marie Heintzelman Slatington. R. 1 Business Education Friendly . . . always laughing . . . helps liven S.H.S. band . . . flashing hazel eyes . . . whiz at bookkeeping . . . enjoys skating, dancing, and driving ... a future secretary. Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Pro and Con Club 3, Assistant Treasurer; “Reflections” 3. Dorothy Marie Hensel Slatington Business Education “Dotty” . . . dark and cute . . . sleek boyish bob . . . talkative . . . enthusiastic . . . keen interest in sports . . . will enter an Air Career School in New York. Chorus 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; “Slate” 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Sportsman Club 2, Marian Elizabeth Hill Slatington College Preparatory Quiet, u?ith a quick smile . . . nice to know . . . pleasant . . . faithful friend . . . willing helper . . . enjoys swimming. Chorus 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; SPQR Future Nurses Club I, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 2, 3. admirable actors Shirley Louise Hunsicker Slatington Business Education Attractive . . . very talkative . . . enjoys swimming and dancing . . . can always be seen at the Cab Stand . . . favorite expression—“Real cool! ... a future secretary. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Library Club 1, 2, 3; “Re-flections” 3; “Slate 3. Marian Lucille Kemp Slatington General Congenial . . . teasing smile ... a walking joke book . . . likes to knit and roller skate . . . baby sits in her spare time ... is interested in becoming a waitress. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Sportsman Club 3. Stephen Francis Kern Slatington College Preparatory “Steve” . . . tall . . . very self-assured . . . enjoys Rec. Room dances . . . greatly interested in basketball ... is planning for a college education. Boys’ Gym Clul) 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3; Art Club 3. I i 42 Edward Allen Kistler New Tripoli, R. 2 Vocational Agriculture “Eddie . . . friendly . . . never in a hurry . . . can be seen driving a Stude-baker . . . always celebrating the Fourth of July ... a future farmer. Boys’ Gym Club 3; FFA 1. 2. Secretary 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1. Barbara Claxton Kraus Slatington College Preparatory Attractive . . . dark-haired . . . pleasant smile . . . likes to draw in her spare time . . . interested in baseball, swimming, and tennis . . . plans to enter college. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Junior Play 2; Senior Play 3; SPQR 1; Library-Club 2; “Reflections 3; “Slate” 2. 3; Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 1. 2; Sportsman Club 2, 3; Art Club 3. Doris Marie Kistler Kempton, R. 2 College Preparatory Neat . . . reserved . . . reliable . . . easy-going . . . quiet until you get to know her . . . likes to dance, watch movies and drive . . . good cook ... a future Florence Nightingale. Chorus 1, 2. 3; FT A 1, 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; SPQR 1, 2. 3; Future Nurses Club 3; Sportsman Club 2, 3. and stellar showmen. Lee Allen Kreidler Slatington College Preparatory Tall . . . friendly . . . a good sport . . . reliable . . . enjoys all sports ... an active student manager ... a future engineer. Boys Gym Club 3; Chorus 1, 2; Senior Play 3; National Honor Society 2, 3; “Reflections 3; Basketball 1, 2. Manager 3; Baseball 2, Manager 3; Football 2, 3, Manager; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Earla Hall Kuntz Slatington College Preparatory Friendly . . . considerate . . . helpful . . . likes to draw, read, and play the piano . . . enjoys swimming and basketball . .,. hopes to go to college. Chorus 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; International Friendship Club 2, 3; SPQR 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1, 2, 3; “Reflections” 3; Future Nurses Club 2. 3. Thomas Albert Kuntz Slatington College Preparatory Nice to know ... a loyal friend . . . Yankee fan . . . keeps Mrs. Ziegler’s English classes lively . . . enthusiastic sports fan . . . plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania to become a Certified Public Accountant. “Reflections 3; Basketball 1; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. 43 Irene Franqis Lauchnor Slatington CiHlege Preparatory Peppy cheerleader uith a ready smile . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . congenial . . . pfops to enter the fashion world as a seamstress. Chorus 1, 2; FT A 1, 2, 3, treasurer 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, Assistant Treasurer 3; Pro and Con Club 2, Hostess “Reflections” 3; “Slate” 1, 2, 3; Vanity “S” Club 1, 2. 3; Cheerleaders 1, 2, 6; Basketball 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2. Tr surer 2; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Declamation 2. Olive Mary Lf;iby Steinsville College Preparatory Pleasant smile . . . good-natured . . . fun-loving . . . rather quiet . . . enjoys movies . . . hobbies include baking ana embroidering . . . future woman in white. Chorus 1. 2, 3; FT A I, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; SPQR 1, 2, 3; Future Nurses Club 3; Sportsman Club 2. 3. Carol Brennan I ntz Walnutport College Ixeparatory Pert little lass . . . friendly . . . helpful . . . likes to roller skate artfl dance . . . “ must hurry . . . sparklihg disposition . . . hopes to add R.N. to her name. Band 1. 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 1; FTA 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Recording jSecretary 3; Junior Play 2; Senior Play]3; SPQR 1, 2, 3; Pro and Con Club 3, Vice President; “Reflections” 3; Student Council 3; f'u-ture Nurses Club 2, 3. Franklin George Lichtenwalner Slatington, R. 2 Vocational Agriculture uLichtie . . . quiet .jS shy . . . can usually be found in the cloak room joking with the boys . . . plans to join the Air Force. FFA 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2; Hi-Y 3. Willard Lewis Loch Slatedale Collegd PreparatoryV “Lucky” . . . outdoor man . . . interestbl in amateur radio . . . spends spare time fishing, hunting, and taking pictures . . . ivill be a successful radio-television technician. Hi-Y 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3 Science Club 1, 2. Renee Carol Long Emerald College Preparatory Friendly . . . always seen dashing through the halls . . . that vocabulary . . . likes to tease . . . sentimental . . .'“enjoys books and music . . . Hurrah to the college that gets her! Chorus 1, 2, 3; FTA 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Junior Play 2; SPQR 1, 2, 3, Secretary 1, Treasurer 2; Library Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2, Vice President 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, Secretary 3; “Reflections” 3, Editor-in-Chief; “Slate” 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 3; Student Council 3, Vice President; Basketball 2, 3; Future Nurses Club 1, 2, 3, President 3; Junior Declamation 2. 1 Walter Lukasevich Slatington College Preparatory “Luke . . . one oj the school’s football heroes . . . fine personality . . . likes to give Mr. Bender a “hard time” . . hopes to study conservation. Boys’ Gym Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, Vice President 3; Senior Play 3; Varsity “S Club 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Fern Eleanor Mackes Slatington College Preparatory Considerate . . . helpful . . . enjoys read ing and sports ... is usually engaged in some business for an activity . . . hopes to work with crippled children in the future. Chorus 1, 2, 3; FTA 1, 2. 3, Treasurer 1, Secretary 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; SPQR 1, 2,. 3, Vice President 1, President 2; Pro and Con Club 3, Secretary 3; “Reflections” 3, Business Manager 3; “Slate” 2, 3, Business Manager 2, 3; Varsity “S” Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 2, 3; Art Club 3. Ann Rebecca Marsh Slatington Business Education Soft-spoken . . . neat ... attractive . . . congenial . . . reliable . . . active member of several clubs . . . likes to read . . . an ardent movie fan . . . expects to become a secretary. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Corresponding Secretary 3; Library Club 1, 2, 3. Vice President 2, Secretary 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, Vice President 3; “Reflections” 3; Student Council 2. under the big top John Edward Meagher Slatington, R. 2 College Preparatory Quiet . . . friendly . . . easy-going . . . hunting enthusiast . . . travels with “Pikey” . . . usually headed for Parkland .. . “jack-of-all-trades. Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Gloria Elaine Mendson Slatington Business Education “Shorty” . . . small . . . energetic . . . quiet???? . ... will tackle anything . . . enjoys dancing, skating, and most sports ... a future secretary. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Library Club 1. 2, 3; “Slate” 2, 3; Basketball 1. Jane Sandra Merkle Slatedale College Preparatory charming miss with lots of boy trouble . . always friendly . . . has a smile for reryone . . . likes to ride in “Daffy” i her spare time . . . a future beautician. horns 1, 2. 3; FT A 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, : “Slate” 1, 2. 3; Future Nurses Club . 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Beverly Ann Miller Slatington College Preparatory Tall . . . friendly . . . helpful . . can always be seen at a sports event . . . has a “fire and ice” temperament . . . it’s off to East Stroudsburg to study Physical Education for “Bev ” FT A 1, 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Chaplain 3; “Reflections” 3; “Slate” 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3, Treasurer; Varsity “S” Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Art Club 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. f-. Corinne Mae Miller Slatington College Preparatory Ambitious . . . congenial . . . has a hearty laugh . . . understanding . . . dependable . . . likes to roller skate, dance, and read . . . plans to enter nursing school. FTA 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; International Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3; “Reflections” 3; Future Nurses Club 3; Junior Declamation 2. Barbara Marie Moditch Walnutport College Preparatory and pretty . . . incessant talker . . . 'ndly . . . easy to get along with . . . edy basketball guard . . . sports en-isiast ... is always looking for excite-nt . . . future beautician. iorus 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Basketball 3; Dramatic Club 2; Sportsman ub 2, 3. Kathleen Veronica Morris Slatington Business Education Cass” . . . perfect example that “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” . . . enjoys excitement . . . always laughing . . . that slang . . . wants to be an air line hostess. “Slate” 2, 3; Basketball 1; Dramatic Club 2. Raymond Dewees Musselman Slatington College Preparatory “Mussy” . . . short and stocky . . . good-natured . . . likes to argue with the girls . . . enjoys dancing . . . plans to major in chemistry at Kutztown. FTA 1; Hi-Y 3; Senior Play 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1. 2 Shirley Virginia Muth Slatington General “Aggie . . friendly . . . “Get the situation•?” . . . enjoys P.D. . . . avid movie Jan . . . can out-talk the best . . . it s off to comptometer school for her. Chorus 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Library Clyb J, 2.. Deanna Gail Neff Slatedale College Preparatory Energetic . . . congenial . . . exuberant . . . passes the time listening to the radio and dancing . . . future lady in white. Band 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; FTA 2; Future Nurses Club 1, 2. 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Sportsman Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. Marilyn Lenore Neff Emerald Business Education A quiet miss . . . usually busy with class finances or some other activity ... enthusiastic reader . . . Oh! that laugh . . . plans to be a medical secretary. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Vice President 3; Library Club 2, 3; Pro and Con Club 1, 3, Corresponding Secretary 3; “Reflections” 3, Production Head; Basketball 2. 3; Dramatic Club 1; Sportsman Club 2, 3; Junior Declamation 2; “Slate” 3. Murry, hurry, hurry. Douglas Dean Owens Slatington Business Education Likeable . . . friendly . . . class i«own . . . practical joker . . . loves to tease . . . one of the Cabstand Crew . . . after serving in the Air Forcey “Doug” wants to become an office worker. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 2; “Slate” 1; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Baseball 1; Football 1; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Frank Charles Oncheck Walnut port College Preparatory Small . . . talkative . . . drives around in a Cadillac . . . snazzy crew cut . . . interested in fishing, ice skating. and hunting . . . Maurice s right hand man . . . plans to go to college. Football 1, Manager; Sportsman Club Donald Paul Owens Slatington General “Lard” . . . enthusiastic sports fan . . . likes to drive a gang of kids around in his auto . . . plans to enter the field of electricity. Boys’.Gym Club 1; Junior Play 2; Student Council 2; Basketball 1, 3; Football 1, 2; Sportsman Club 1, 2. 3. Grace Evelyn Owens Slatedale College Preparatory Wonderful personality . . . soft-spoken . . . friendly to all . . . active in many school activities . . . enjoys roller skating, reading, swimming . . we know she will make a very successful nurse. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, Chaplain 2, President 3; International Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, Corresponding Secretary 1, Recording Secretary 2. President 3; “Reflections” 3; Future Nurses Club Paul Joseph Pavelco Slatington Business Education Ambitious . . . artistic , , , well-known . . . neat dresser . . . gets his muscles by lifting weights . . 1. friendly . . . likes to dance . . . plans to be a professional weight-lifter and body-builder. Boys’ Gym Club 1. 2, 3; Senior Play 3; Student Council 3, President; Football 1; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3; Art Club 3. Raymond Allen Phillips New Tripoli, R. 1 General Ray” ... tall and lanky . . . happy-go-lucky . . . unpredictable . . . enjoys both hearing and telling jokes . . . plans to join the Air Force. Hi-Y 3; Sportsman Club 2, 3; Science Club 1. Bernice Laurene Rauch Lynnport College Preparatory A true friend . . . quirt . . . shy . dependable . . . special interests include roller skating, driving, and swimming . . . teaching is to be her profession. Chorus 2, 3; ETA 1, 2, 3; Tn-Hi-Y 2, 3; International Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, Corresponding Secretary 3; 'Keflec-_tions” 3. Clark Lee Rex Slatington General Small but mighty . . . keeps busy chasing sophomore girls . . . enjoys hunting and fishing . . . alert brown eyes that smile at you . . . wants to fly with the Air Force. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Dorothea Helen Peters Slatington General PeeWee” . . . always talking . . . fun-loving . . . blushes easily .1. . great sense of humor ... art and feading occupy her spare time. Tri-Hi-Y 3; Library Club I, 2, 3. get your souvenir balloons Barry Earl Roberts General “Bob” . . . lucky . . friendly . . Boys’ Gym 1, 2, 3. Slatington likes to argue . . . happy-go-loves stock-car races . . . . w ll make a good sailor. b 1; Sportsman Club Cl Sally Ann Roberts Slatington College Preparatory “Sal” . . . fun-loving . . . loves to eat and laugh . . . ALWAYS talking . . . cute blonde with laughing eyes . . . favorite expression—“You'd better believe it!” . . . will rnake a top-notch nurse. Chorus 1, 2, 3;i FT A 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Library Club 2; Student Council 1; Varsity “S” Club f; Cheerleaders 1, 2; Basketball 2; Future Nurses Club 1; Dramatic Club 2f Sportsman Club 2, 3; Art Club 3. 2 Shirlee Mae Ross Slatington Business Education “Lee” . . . tall . . . attractive . . . confident . . . well-poised . . . snappy head majorette . . . graceful dancer . . . energetic . . . her ambition—to be a gym teacher. Chorus 1, 2, FTA 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Assistant Chaplain 2, 3; Pro and Con Club 1; “Sljfte” 3; Student Council 1; Majorettes 1, 2, 3, Captain 3; Sportsman Club 3. of the Class of 1955 49 Richard Harry Scheffler Slatedale Business Education “Dickie” . . . quiet . . . reserved . . . blushes easily . . . baseball enthusiast . . . enjoys hunting and trapping . . . hopes to be a mechanic. Boys Gym Club 2t 3; Basketball 1, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1. 2, 3. Arlene Verna Schmoyer Slatington, R. 1 College Preparatory Quiet . . . studious . . . helpful . . . considerate . . . friendly ... an enthusiastic reader ... a future woman in white. FT A 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Future Nurses Club 2, 3. Maurice Gene Schleicher Walnutport College Preparatory Amicable . . . likes to tease . . . girls love all 6’4” of him . . . main interest is sports . . . headed for college on a football scholarship to study medicine. Boys’ Gym Club 1; Varsity “S” Club 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Kenneth George Schuck Slatington Vocational Agriculture ‘‘Kenny” . . . argues constantly about trucks and cars . . . follows sports, especially baseball . . . shy . . . easy-going . . . appreciates girls . . . hopes to operate a trucking line. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 2, 3; FFA 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1. 2, 3. LaRue Virginia Sechler Walnutport Business Education “Louie” . . . tall . . . active . . . chatterbox . . . friendly . . . good-natured . . . loves to drive that “Chevy” . . . asset to girls' basketball team . . . anxious to join the Waves. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Library Club 1, 2, 3; “Slate” 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 2, 3. Richard George Schlosser Germansville Business Education Has a friendly smile for all . . . appreciates a good joke . . . enjoys all sports . . . congenial . . . quiet . . . will study refrigeration or join the Air Force. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 2, 3: Varsity “S” Club 3; Baseball 1. 2, 3; Football 1. 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. the heart of the shou Richard Woodrow Serfass Walnutport General “Dick” . . . smooth . . . easy-going . . . friendly . . . small . . . has a ready smile . . . constantly thinking of girls! . . . hopes to find a place in the business world. Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Lorraine Marie Shoemaker Slatington Business Education “Lorrie” . . . ready to explode . . . laughs at everything . . . leads the cheers for S.H.S. . . . a whiz at dancing . . . small and peppy . . . curly hair . . . considers college. Chorus 1. 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Varsity “S” Club 1, 3; Cheerleaders 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Betty Ann Smith Slatington College Preparatory Friendly . . . easily excited . . . talented actress . . . always talking and laughing . . . curious . . . comedian of the Junior Play . . . that scream! ... a future member of the Air Force. Chorus 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Junior Play 2; Senior Play 3; SPQR 3; Pro and Con Club 3; Sportsman Club 2, 3; Art Club 3. in the last Franklin Charles Smith Slatington Business Education “Sam” . . . tall and dark . . . dancing . . . easy-going . . . never . . . keen sense of humor . . . likes to drive his auto to Slatedale. Boys’ Gym Club 1, 3; Sportsman Club L 2, 3. Martha Jane Smith Slatington College Preparatory Incessant talker . . . laughs at everything . . . always eating . . . never a dull moment with Martha around . . . enjoys dancing, watching TV, and skating . . . a future nurse. Chorus 1, 2. 3; FT A 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Future Norses Club 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 3. Elaine Vivian Snyder New Tripoli College Preparatory Peppy and full of iun . . . keeps gym class lively . . . always willing to lend a ng hand . . . excellent salesman . . . enjoys swimming, bowling, and especially singing . . . nursing is the career Elaine has chosen. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; International Friendship Club 1, 3; Future Nurses Club 1, 3; Dramatic Club 1; Art Club 1; Junior Declamation 3. Melinda Gwen Thomas Emerald College Preparatory Saucy miss . . . steals ifie show wherever she goes . . . likes cars, especially “Fords” . . . well-liked . . . future., is still undecided. Chorus 1. 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, : “Slate” 2, 3; Future Nurses Club 2; dramatic Club 2; Sportsman Club 2, 3. Faye Edna Weaver New Tripoli College Preparatory Known by her friendly srfule . . . flashing brown eyes . . . continually laughing . . . interested in all sports . .V likes to eat and drive . . . will entet nursing. then join the Waves. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; International Friendship Club I; Future Nurses Club 1, 2. 3, Secretary 3; Sportsman Club 1. of their truly triumphant Faye Annabelle Weiss Germansville, R. Business Education Friendly . . . quiet . . . has an interest in sewing, cooking, and basketball . . . the future will find her as On efficient secretary or nurse's aid. Chorus 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3 John David Wentz Slatington General Has a slow grin . . . easy-going . . . quiet . . . enjoys rugged outdoor sports such as hunting anti trapping . . . wants to be employed by a telephone company. Football 1, 2; Sportsman Club 1, 2, 3. Eunice Ma Slatington Good sport . . . good-natured . swimming in the nursing school. Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Club 1; Sportsman Clu E Youse ge Preparatory personality . . . enjoys dancing and plans to attend nternational Friendship Nurses Club 1, 2. 3; and celebrat'd career. r Paul Earl Zimmerman Kempton. R. 1 AWational Agriculture “Pon ie” . . . tall and handsome . . . dark, wavy hafr . . . one of the more quiet members of the class . . . reliable . . . friendly . . . can always be found in the halls with Bittner . . . good luck to a future farmer! FfJft 1, Reporter, 2 Vice President, 3 President; Sportsman Club 1. 2, 3. 53 Display Brilliantly Beautiful Ball Once upon a time there was a land of make-believe and great beauty. Glittering stars filled the sky and all the trees were dainty and pink. A brilliant, silver throne stood alone awaiting the presence of a beautiful queen. Lovely girls in fluffy gowns made of stardust, and handsome men in dashing suits danced around gracefully. And suddenly the air was hushed; the couples ceased their dancing. The queen was approaching! The orchestra played softly as her court of shining ladies and gentlemen preceded her to tht throne. They flocked around her as she stepped up to the silver throne and was crowned by the dashing prince. Left to right: I. Lauchnor, G. Fritzinger, B. Kraus, R. Follweiler, J. Merkle, R. Scheffler, S. Ross, F. Smith, W. Miller, crown bearer; M. Schleicher, Class President; L. Bender, flower girl; Natalie Grim. Queen; S. Bender, flower girl; S. Kern; L. Shoemaker, D. Baus, L. Christ, P. Zimmerman, M. Thomas, P. Pavelco, J. Roth and R. Frantz. Time—April 22, 1954 Place—Smith Hall , Event—Starlight Ball Queen—Natalie Grim Prince—Class President, Maurice Schleicher Orchestra—Ginger Sharkazy’s 54 Display 2 Marvelously Magnificent Qras There was sweet, beautiful music under a moonlit sky as couples swayed to and fro beneath the lights of the Big Top. It was the farewell appearance of the Class of ’55. To the music of Eddie Holmes, the couples glided dreamily around a revolving lady. As the hands of the clock reached ten, an array of colorful balloons descended out of the blackness of night. The guests watched this panorama from a gaily decorated sidewalk cafe. On the stroke of midnight, everyone, gathering his souvenir hats, balloons, and masks, departed from the Farewell Mardi Gras. A happy couple pauses beneath a trellis of pretty flowers. ★ Display 3 ★ 'Delightfully Devastating Dances A scintillating Christmas tree, cheery candy canes, and gaily wrapped presents added a festive note to our Christmas Dance. St. Patrick’s Dance Shamrocks, green and white balloons and streamers took us into a world of “Erin Go Braugh ” Display 4 ' r Sensationally Spectacular Sweetheart Kail Girls in billowy formals with their handsome escorts sparkled against a background of hearts and flowers. La Dance Amoureuse was highlighted by the crowning of Janice Roth as La Cherie of 1955, by last year’s queen, Phyllis Miller. Janice’s escort, Charles Muschlitz was crowned by Roy Hankee, president of the class of 1954. 'Display 5 tremendously talented thespians Our stage debut came when, as Juniors, we prepared for our first major dramatic production. Mysterious bells, blackouts, a moving fireplace, and a screaming maid were the eerie features which highlighted “The Phantom Bells.” On March 16 and 17, 1954, under the direction of Mrs. Ziegler, we stepped behind the glimmering footlights, eager to prove ourselves as talented thespians. Comedy highlighted our senior theatrical production, “The Perfect Idiot.” The young high school genius is up to his neck in trouble when he hypnotizes the school’s football star. Utter confusion resulted when the police arrived and found Mr. Latheby demanding parsnips and “Biff” reciting Shakespeare. Display 6 Dazzlingly Dramatic Declaimers The Winners! Natalie Grim, first in the humorous division; Errol Betzenberger, second. Marilyn Bear, first in the serious declamations; Corinne Miller, second. On May 7, 1954, the night of the Junior Declamation Contest, our dazzling declaimers stepped into their first leading roles. Left to right: Maurice Schleicher, Marilyn Neff, Corinne Miller, Elaine Snyder, Marilyn Bear, Natalie Grim, Renee Long. Irene Lauchnor, and Errol Betzenberger. Display 7 Brightly Zwinkling Big Zime The Crazy Act Gillies occupied the paper section. “Swami” gazes into the crystal ball. Joeys stall the push. Bag Guys perform under the Big Top. ★ Display 8 ★ Really Rollicking Road Zour s Vi-. L:L LvKl K Less -a Vi- i IUCKV Happy seniors pose beneath the Eternal Peace Light at Gettysburg. Circus members visit the na tion’s Capitol. Genuinely Jestive ★ Display Baccalaureate Services were held in Smith Hall on May 29. The speaker, the Rev. Mr. William A. Kerns, spoke on “The Inalienable Rights of Youth.” ANNABEL EVANS Valedictorian ★ fraud Tmle June 2, 1955—the day of the final performance finally arrived. Each senior, attired in his cap and gown, was presented with a diploma by Mr. Harry Lentz, father of our Salutatorian. Mr. Evan H. Thomas, Superintendent of Schools in Belleville, New Jersey, delivered the main address of the evening. CAROL LENTZ Salutatorian A dance and social followed Commencement. Senior Autographs 64 Our trainers put us through many “showcases” of our work, as preparation for the incomparable 1955 performance. 66 ?i!t! Mr. Trend's shop dasses made our props Vocational [Department Our Agriculture boys under the direction of Mr. Hagenbuch raised crops during our stay in Winter Quarters. Mrs. Reed’s food classes supplied the food for the Crumb Castle. Our wardrobe mistress and her staff made and fitted our costumes. We learned about the history of the circus in America from Mr. F. Snyder. Social Studies Department Circus performers of other lands were discussed in Mr. Schleicher’s World History classes. We roamed the globe in Mrs. Davies’s World History Class. Social Studies Department Driver Zraining _ Theory and practice were stressed to enable us to pass our driver’s tests. Mr. Bender’s chemistry students made circus life hazardous Science ‘Department Act Department Our posters and props were designed by Miss Morrera’s art classes. Miss Naylor and Mr. Bender, our guidance counselors, talk it ovei with the Air force. Miss McWilliams gave us an invitation to study at Cedar Crest. Williamsport Trade School was brought to life by the use. oi slides. West Chester offers excellent opportunities in music and physical education. Our side-show entertainment presented many fabulous and thrilling spectacles. 80 Circus THE BOYS THAT BOOSTED S.H.S. TO A FINE 5-5 SEASON SQUAD—First row, left to right: L. Keitz, E. Dorward , R. Babyak, R. Follweiler , M. Schleicher , M. Clause , W. Lukasevich , B. Farber, R. Fritzinger, R. Schlosser. Second row: D. Sittler. R. Welty, H. Valora, N. Dilliard. R. Thomas, D. Hershman, L. Merkle, T. Stoudt, A. Schaeffer, R. Schneck. E. Evans, R. Wentz. Third row: E. Hartman, C. Muschlitz, T. Koch maruk, K. Christman. F. Frantz, J. Szapacs, M. Gaukler, R. Reitz, S. Mack, E. Rex, J. Nelson. Fourth row: N. Williams, F. Herzog, L. Rauch. D. Newhard, A. Mod itch, B. Marshall, J. Belles-field, C. Reinhart. Fifth row: R. Schleicher, R. Jones, W. Horvath, F. Snyder, 0. Roberts. Denotes L.V. All-Star Denotes All L.V. League and L.V. All-Star Slatingtoris Fine AU-VaUey Guard w TER LI kASE ICH, G. ■■■ Just Give Him the Ball And Watch Him Go RAYMOND FOLLWEILER, H.B. Slatingtoris Greatest MAURICE SCHLEICHER. F.B. Strongmen THE FINE COACHES AND TRAINERS OF OUR STRONGMEN COACHES—Rollin Jones, William Horvath, Roy Schleicher, Fred Snyder, Owen Roberts. 1954 SCHEDULE E. Stroudsburg ________ 20- 6 Coplay _______________ 6-53 Lehighton __________ 13-56 Emmaus ______________ 39-12 Northampton _________ 26-18 Catasaqua ______________ 26 6 Whitehall ______________ 14-34 Stroudsburg ____________ 12-46 Wilson Borough ......... 26- 0 Palmerton .............. 8-28 Hold That Line RICHARD SCHLOSSER, G. Catch That Pass MARVIN CLAUSE, E. A Fine Defensive Center EUGENE DORWARD, C. A erialists RICHARD FRANTZ, Slaters’ ace floorman. LEE K REIDLER finds the range. Game time draws near as COACH WILLIAMS gets aboard. RAYMOND FOLLWEILER gets set for a shot. STEPHEN KERN tries his hook shot. RICHARD SCHEFFLER passes to a team mate. and Web-Sitters First row, left to right: L. Kreidler, M. Schleicher, M. Eckhart, S. Kern, R. Frantz. Second row: N. Williams, Manager; R. Babyak. R. Follweiller, J. Scheffler, D. Owens, Manager; L. Scherer, R. Scheffler, T. Stoudt, D. Owens, Manager. Schleicher controls opening tap in 86-41 victory over Lehighton. High Excitement as Eckhart gets jump against Palmerton. Bat and Mitt Men First row, left to right: R. Christman. J. Szapacs, L. Lauer. Second row: L. Phillips, R. Pritchard, T. Stoudt, L. Scherer, R. Babyak, R. Frantz, E. Dorward. R. Scheffler, M. Eckhart, R. Schlosser, R. Frederick, L. Kreidler, A. Schaeffer, K. Kemmerer, L. Merkle. Third row: P. DeQuinqua, Assistant Coach; D. Sittler, W. Beers, M. Schleicher, P. Martin, R. Jones, Coach. ROLLIN JONES Coach « Ace hurler Scheffler gets set i to pitch, while Dorward 5 3 urges him on. Kreidler and Schleicher set for next pitch. Eckhart gets set to field grasscutter. Frantz’s pitch to Frederick is too late to get Schlosser. Jump ball! Jump ball! Come on, Catherine, get that tap! It’s girls’ basketball time. Under the fine coaching of Miss Edith Mantz these S.H.S. “Amazons” beat the Palmerton Bomberettes for the first time in several years. Our girls played a very hard season ending with two wins and seven losses. The co-captains for this year were Beverly Miller and Natalie Grim. Amazons We enjoyed work and play in Clown Alley- 90 When problems arose in Sawdust Land, Student Council was called in to settle the difficulties. The upper left-hand picture shows the officers being inducted into office by Mr. Snyder. They are, left to right: Natalie Grim, Secretary; Beverly Miller, Treasurer; Renee Long. Vice President; Paul Pavelco, President. Student Council made the Rec Room a pleasant place for us between performances. Zke Markers The pep and energy shown by our circus barkers have drawn a great many enthusiastic fans to our sports events. The vitality of these girls in performing their cartwheels, somersaults and flips, and their tireless leading of the cheers have helped boost the school spirit among the students. They also gave a rousing performance in their own show, the annual Pep Rally. 92 Varsity Cheerleaders, left to right: Annette Yehl, Audrey Klotz, Natalie Grim, Lorraine Shoemaker, Irene Lauchnor, Janice Roth. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, left to right: Marilee Heckman. Nancy Jacoby, Barbara Jones, Jane Bolton, Marjorie Mackes, Suzanne German. Circus Majorettes and Color Cjuard Majorettes, left to right: Gail Edwards, Shirley Fritz, Ruthann Henry, Annette Grim, Frances Confer, Joan Hagenbuch, Shirlee Ross, Sandra Ringer, June Behler, Ann Marie Engle, Ann Wentz, Patricia Martin, Joanne Lorah. The circus majorettes, all decked out in their neat new blue and white Uniforms, do their high stepping and fast twirling to the beat of the circus band. Kept in line by Mr. Earl Bender, they lead the circus parades and entertain everyone at sport and musical events with their clever routines. Color Guards, left to right: Rose LeVan. Bernice Muth, Barbara Fritzinger, Nancy Serfass, Lois Kern, Barbara Vogel. Zke Windjammers The Circus Band under the direction of our “boss windjammer,” having served the circus well in parades, produced a spectacular climax in the annual concert on April 22. The performance was enhanced by several sensational soloists and the incomparable, amazing Jug Band. Soloists, left to right: Peter Kern, Sharia Solt, Karl Schleicher, A. J. Scarselletti, Director. 94 Soloists—First row, left to right: Ruth Ann Wessner, Christine Althouse. Second row: Miss Frederick, Director; Karl Diehl, Elaine Snyder, Kathryn Sell. Zhe Vocalists Our chorus not only presented a beautiful spectacle in their gorgeous gowns but also sang marvelous music in their big show on April 22. The superb soloists took their parts well in one of the best shows of the season. 95 Zri-Mi- V First row. left to right: Alma Heintzelman. Treasurer; Shirlee Ross Assistant Chaplain; Beverly Miller. Chaplain; Ann Marsh. Corresponding Secretary; Irene Lauchnor, Assistant Treasurer. Second row: Marilyn Neff, Vice President; Grace Owens, President; Carol Lentz, Recording Secretary. The Program Committee acted as the managers of our club and provided all the entertainment. The Social Committee took care of our big event of the season—the Valentine Dance. The Music Committee provided the spots for our programs and also for a special Christmas program. World-wide service such as Red Cross and March of Dimes was done by the Service Committee. and Hi- V among our troupers First row, left to right: Ray Musselman. Assistant Secretary; Paul Zimmerman, Sergeant-at-Arms; Truman Andrews. Secretary. Second row: Walter Lukasevich, Vice President: James Foulke, President; Karl Diehl, Chaplain. Absent from this picture is Elwood Frederick. Treasurer. The platform of the Hi-Y—clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean scholarship, and clean living—ideally tells the purpose for which senior high boys join this group. The Membership Committee sponsored the farewell party for the seniors; the International Relations Committee did a lot of work for the United Nations’ Model Assembly. Common problems of the group were discussed by them at the weekly meetings. Mr. Stettler, our moderator and trainer, gave several interesting talks. The religious part of our programs and also a special Easter program were offered by the Devotional Committee; the Finance Committee planned a budget for our club to follow. Ace Performers Slatington’s finest athletes gather for a Varsity “S” club meeting. These ace performers led S.H.S. through a successful athletic season. Zrapeze Artists The Boys’ Gym Club gave the spectators an exciting show of thrilling trampoline acts and stupendous feats of tumbling and balance. Circus Sports Enthusiasts In winter quarters the flaws in our performances were shown to the Sportsmen’s Club by the aid of films. The correction of our mistakes made our performances the best that we had ever presented. During the long days we spent in winter quarters, we participated in sports to keep our bodies fit and our muscles supple. future Zrainers Our trainers appreciated the help of our future teachers during rehearsals. Their co-operation made ours the most fabulously amazing spectacle ever presented. Assistant Tirst-Aiders The Future Nurses toured hospitals and learned how to keep us fit. Zhe Circus needs food The Future Farmers of America, a group of boys engaged in learning the latest and best agricultural methods, produced some of the very important essentials which made our circus a great success. In order to get new ideas in production, the group took several road trips. “Cherry Pie” The Lehigh Valley Science Fair, an interesting bit of extra work gave our performers the high recognition of which thev were worthy. To be in the magic circle of winner., the displays , . . ... , _;CTinfll Natalie Grim, a first place winner, received a medal had to be neat, eye-catching, and original. „ 1K i r , , . . , c i___Yesterday and Today. Annabel Lvans received one of for her project of “Sewage Disposal—. . t . , t,D j M . n.. . , , .1 .• . . . nUT troupe received for her project of Powder Metallurgy, the eleven honorab e mentions which our S.P.Q.K. climbs on the band wagon with its annual spectacle Bill In S.P.Q.R. or Latin Club we learned how the games in the Circus Maximus of ancient Rome provided entertainment for their gillies with gladiatorial combats and brutal acts which required much courage and bravery. The officers are examining the ship favors of the Roman Banquet. They are, first row, left to right: Suzanne German, Secretary; Majorie Mackes, Vice President. Second row: Jill Scheffler, President; Ruthann Wessner, Treasurer. We donned our togas and tunics for our annual banquet where we ate in Roman fashion. Book and Magazine Butchers y.H® Throughout the season the Library Club members endeavored to serve the performers and managers to the best of their ability and to promote interest in books. Along with their regular duties, such as reading shelves and working behind the desk, the library assistants presented creative book displays to encourage reading. The Lambda Chi Club traveled to Boyertown in fall to attend the T.L.A. Conference. In spring our club was host to about 250 T.L.A. members with a program climaxed by a delightful talk, “These I’ve enjoyed,” by Mrs. Robert Senderowitz of Allentown. First row, left to right: Ann Marsh, Secretary; Shirley Frederick, Treasurer. Second row: Renee Long, Vice President; Natalie Grim, President. At the desk Faculty Clown Stop Acclaimed actors and jolly Joeys of the Dramatic Club presented interesting shows while the props were being set for the next act. fresh Canvas and Circus Paint The Art Club, most talented artists of our Three-Ring Circus, enjoyed working with fresh canvas and brightly colored paint, making scenery and signs advertising the Biggest Show On Earth. Zhe Word jugglers The Pro and Con Club soared to great heights under the Big Top by capturing top honors in the discussion and debate contests at the District Forensics in Northampton. AH the World Coves A Circus The International Friendship Club, composed of people who are learning German and French, promoted better international relations by studying the customs and cultures of foreign countries, thus discovering that a circus is popular in every country. JR. DEC. CONTEST TO BE PRESENTED APRIL - 1955 THE Sid ting ton, Pa., April, 1955 )K DECLAMATION ALISTS CHOSEN LIBRARY CLUB PREPARES FOR T. L. A. CONFERENCE On April 22, Slatington ebruary 29, the Junior tion Preliminaries were .he Typing Room. The I School will be host to Mrs. Minnich and Mr. Uge Library Ass had a hard job select- Teen-Age Lib winners. consists of • finalists were chosenhrary 3 twenty boys and girlsjPar ticipated. The finalis r selections were: Cv ouse, “Miss Ed 4 Uong”; San 4 s from HI- MOD irch 11 particip. Assembly. nducted in Russian, � Marilyn N in Russian; c le call to The Lord's F German by Re Snyder sang; s German and - entz read the lit roposal suggested by )n Club was given con by the assembly. It cc distribution of surpli the needy in member na ider the direction of the c and Social Council un- - Technical Assistance Pro-1 _ , This proposal was pre- COL iVClL I n the floor of the U. N. A few weeks ago Student Coun-i thi y by Grace Owens. I cil began the Dance Club, and soj lub represented Mexico thanks to the fine co-operation of an entz. Alma Heintzelman. the students, it has proved very He aCel jid, by Kern was escort, Neil side as she - owned by Jake JPapay. t other girls who had entered norus alphabetical order and .■crsville on escorts joined the queen in Seventeen ing the minuet. Then, all i uded in the pro- in the next dance and the re. -ra of these were: jments that followed. , .uion, “Hallelujah rus, “Charlotte's Town 1st A WORD A DA r uming Down, “Reverie ' and very few high school scary I “-Spin, Spin. realize how important a +ery hard The Slate wishes to extend its cabulary is. Such a vocali I’m sure it congratulations to Elaine for does not necessarily cons :essful. I bringing this honor to our school, rare or uncommon word si those used every day in ong. Elaine Snyder. Mari- successful. Quite a few boys have f, Jane TJnterlander. and Iearned to dance through it, and ™ wens were the girls who those who could dance were given ov - ”r- -'—fa chance to brush on their I clot The “Slate” Staff wrote about the alluring antics and death-defying, hair-raising, dangerously-daring feats of our colossal, stupendous show. SI fitit? Zhey prepared the 1955 edition of Zhe Circus Program EDITORIAL STAFF Seated, left to right: Barbara Kraus, Renee Long, E rla Kuntz, Carol Lentz. Standing: Lee Kreidler, Grace Owens, Bernice Rauch, Ann Marsh, James Foulke. ART STAFF Seated, left to right: Beverly Miller, Natalie Grim, Irene Lauchnor, Nancy Handwerk. PRODUCTION STAFF Seated, left to right: Jeanette Geh-ringer, Lucille Good, Ann Marsh, Alma Heinzelman, Marilyn Neff. Those absent are: Sharoda Deutsch and Shirley Hunsicker. BUSINESS STAFF Seated, left to right: Carol Lentz, Marvin Clause, Fern Mackes, Corrine Miller, James Foulke. Standing: Thomas Kuntz, Marilyn Bear, Darrell Baus. PHOTOGRAPHY ADVISORS CONRAD STUDIO Allentown, Pennsylvania MUMMEY’S STUDIO Slatington, Pennsylvania MISS EVELYN MORGAN and MRS. LEAH HERRITY 107 Jive-Star Performers Our Five-Star Performers, members of the National Honor Society, were selected by the trainers for their reliable and outstanding performances under the Big Top. They were chosen because they excelled in qualities of leadership, scholarship, and outstanding service. Those elected to the National Honor Society during their Junior year are Renee Long, Janice Roth, Ann Marsh, Natalie Grim, Annabel Evans, and Lee Kreidler. One of their projects for this year was sponsoring Homecoming Day for graduates of ’54, at which time these past performers gave us some pointers on life outside the circus. 108 All our advertisers and patrons are generous and loyal members of the S.H.S. Circus Jans Association. no A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend Mr. Otto J. Altrichter Miss Arlene E. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Andrews Mr. and Mrs. William Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Russell Balliet Miss Pearl M. Banks Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Barton Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bender Mr. Scott J. Benner Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baus Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bear Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bernhard Mrs. Minnie M. Billig Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers Misses Helen and Jane Ellen Causseer Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cherevko John Chomko Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Christ Dean Cline Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cressman Mr. Edward Daniels Mr. Pete DeQuinqua Mrs. Flossie DePuy Diebert and Hahn Howard Diehl Shoe Repair Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dorward Rev. and Mrs. E. B. Eckhart Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth N. Eckhart Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards, Jr. Ethel’s Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Evans Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Evans Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Earl G. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Evans Miss Gertrude E. Evans Mr. Walter A. Evans Mrs. Katie Fenstermaker Mr. and Mrs. Willard Frantz Miss Margie Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Norman Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogel Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Fritzinger Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fritzinger Miss Regina Fritzinger Mr. and Mrs. Russell Garrity Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Gehringer Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gehringer Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Gehringer Misses Lynne and Susan German Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Gernerd Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Grim Mr. and Mrs. Henry Good Mrs. Mae Kreiss Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Green Gulf Gas Station Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hagenbuch Mr. and Mrs. Albert Handwerk Mrs. Gertnide Handwerk Miss Olive M. Handwerk Mr. Russell E. Handwerk Charles S. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hartzel Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hausman Mr. and Mrs. Allen Heffelfinger Mr. Barry Heintzelman Mr. and Mrs. Earle Henry Mr. and Mrs. Harold Henry Mr. and Mrs. Milton Henry Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Herber Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Herrity Mr. and Mrs. El wood Holben Mr. and Mrs. William Horvath Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. William Hunsberger Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hunsicker Mr. and Mrs. Rollin C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kemp Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kent Miss Ara M. Kern Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Kistler Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Kistler Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Kistler William L. Kistler Rev. and Mrs. George Klick Kramer’s Shoe Store Miss Edna Kunkle Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Kuntz Lance Shade Company Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Leiby Miss Judy Lentz Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lentz III Qold-Cetter Circus Vans J. M. Blew and Sons, A. I. A., Media Citizens National Bank, Slatington Conrad Studio of Photography, Allentown First National Bank of Slatington Thomas Kern Lumber Co., Inc., Lumber and Millwork Lehigh Valley Cooperative Farmers, Allentown National School Slate Company Palmerton Coca-Cola Bottling Company Penn Big Bed Slate Co., Inc. George Roberts, Bus and Truck Ked-Cetter Circus Jans American Nickeloid Company, Walnutport Berlin Builders’ Supplies, Slatington A Friend Germansville Garage, Germansville Compliments of Gerstlauer’s Dairy, Lehighton George M. Harding Funeral Home Keystone Lamp Manufacturing Corporation Lehigh Valley Sporting Goods, Coplay John W. Macy’s Sports Supplies, Shenandoah Neffs Farm Equipment Co., Neffs Neffs National Bank New Tripoli National Bank, New Tripoli The News Publishing Company, Slatington Harry E. Orkin, Structural Steel Phillips Feed and Grain, Germansville Slatington Gas Corporation Laman C. G. Snyder, Floor Covering, Neffs Springside Fire Co. No. 3 Dr. Edgar L. Sowden, Slatedale William A. Steckel Walnutport Auto Center ftlue-Cetter Circus Jans Grace Adams, Beauty Salon, Slatedale Allen Laundry, Inc., Allentown Anchor Hotel, Walnutport Arcadia Theater, Slatington Ar-Ge Stores, Slatington Art’s Restaurant Atlee’s Restaurant Bastian Brothers Co., Rochester, N. Y. Scott J. Benner, Slatington Bert’s Sunoco Service Station and Luncheonette, Berlinsville Bethlehem Business School, Inc., Bethlehem Blue Ridge Knitting Mills, Frank Seiler, Pres., Walnutport A. F. Boyer, Hardware, Paints, Oils, Glass, Iron, and Steel Bryfogle Motor Company Compliments of Bob and Pat’s Cab Stand Corner Cut Rate, Walnutport Daisy’s Beauty Salon, Permanent W’aving Deibert and Hahn, Walnutport Deveraux’s Men’s Wear Dotterer’s Garage, Wanamakers Clark C. Eckhart, State Farm Insurance Elsie’s Shoppe Endy’s Shady Nook Farm Brook Snack Bar, New Tripoli Farm and Home Supply Co., Schnecksville A Friend A Friend Fritzinger’s Bakery, Walnutport Paul J. Geiss, General Insurance, Walnutport Germansville Hotel, Germansville Gloria Manufacturing Company Goodwill Fire Company, Germansville Clyde R. Green, Barber Shoppe Gus Bold Inn, Schnecksville Guy’s Hardware and Gifts Compliments of Carl Hartman, Lynnport P. Kenneth Hartzell, Jeddo Highland Coal, Emerald Elwood C. Heintzelman, Slatedale Dr. George W. Heintzelman, Neffs W. L. Helfrich and Co., Allentown Arthur J. Henry Lumber Co., Neffs George F. Herber, General Merchandise, Germansville Herman’s Restaurant, Slatington, R.D. No. 2 Hotel Fatzinger, Hub Restaurant and Gift Shoppe, New Tripoli Huber’s Service Station, Jordan Robert Hughes, Printing, Slatedale Julie’s Shoppe Paul A. B. Kelchner, Ford Cars and Trucks, Neffs Keller Funeral Home, New Tripoli A. D. Kern, Parakeet Supplies, Neffs Kern Cleaners Edwin 0. Kern, Florist Kern’s Electric and TV Antenna, Inc. Blue-Cetter Circus Jans Kern’s Furniture, Slatedale Lee Kern and Sons Roy J. Kern, 2575 Main St., Schnecksville Alvin N. Krause, Insurance, Jordan Krause’s Luncheonette Gordon Kuntz, Wholesale Tobacco and Candy Livengood’s Restaurant, Walnutport, R. D. No. 2. Stewart 0. Mack, Jeweler Maggie’s Place, Walnutport Ray Meister’s Mikus News Agency Morgan Funeral Home, Inc. Richard W. Morris, Jr., Local Justice of Peace Munmiey’s Studio Newside Store, Slatington, R. D. No. 1 Overdorf’s Friendly Department Store Papay’s Market Pennsylvania Hotel, Walnutport Dr. Ray W. Pickel, Walnutport Printcraft Card Company, Scranton Prutzman’s Store, Walnutport Reitz’s Dairy Mart, Schnecksville Ringer’s Quality Meats Rockel’s Texaco Service, Walnutport Roosevelt Democratic Club, Inc., Lehigh Township Route 45 Drive-In Theater, Berlinsville Russ Kay Shop, Walnutport Saegersville Hotel, Germansville, R. D. No. 1 Santa’s Toyland, Wanamakers Schertzinger’s Jewelers K. C. Schneck Serfass Esso Center James G. Shenton, Granite and Marble Memorials, Slatedale Slatington Beverage Company Slatington Bicycle Shop Slatington Candyland Slatington Sporting Goods Co. Alfred E. and Roscoe P. Snyder—Insurance, Berlinsville Compliments of J. M. Snyder and Sons, Neffs and Bath Solt’s Atlantic Service Station Sturgis Pretzel Co., Inc., West Lawn Terry-Ann Sportswear Company Turkey Hill Farm, Slatington, R. D. No. 1 Valley Green Inn Wagner’s Hotel Walnutport State Bank George P. Warner and Son Ralph D. Weaver, Jordan E. G. Weisner General Store, Hardware, New Tripoli Welsh’s Inn Woman’s Club of Slatington Yehl’s Atlantic Service Station, Walnutport B. R. Zellner, Plumbing and Heating Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. LeVan Mr. Granville P. Loch Mr. and Mrs. Emmett H. Long Louise’s Beauty Salon Lunch Box Mr. Paul E. Mackes Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mackes Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Mackes Mr. and Mrs. James Marlatt Miss Edith F. Mantz Mrs. Martyne Marsh Mr. and Mrs. William H. Masters Martha’s Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. Malcom Merkle Mary Anne Orrie Metzger John P. Miksits Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Miller Miss Burdelle E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Miller Mr. and Mrs. Luther J. Minnich Miss Evelyn A. Morgan Mrs. Olwen P. Morgan Miss Rose B. Morrera Mr. and Mrs. Herden Moyer Miss Evelyn L. Naylor Mr. and Mrs. Alton Neff Miss Maude P. Neff Mr. and Mrs. Claude Nestor Mr. and Mrs. John L. Olson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Oswald Miss Elizabeth Owens Mrs. Evelyn Owens Mrs. Griffith Owens Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parry Paul’s Service Station Mrs. Beatrice Peters Miss Elizabeth Peters Mrs. John Peters Mr. and Mrs. William J. Peters Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Phillips Prudential Life Insurance Company Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Prutzman Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rauch Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rauch Mr. and Mrs. William Rauch Mr. and Mrs. Clement Reed Mr. and Mrs. Claude Reinhart Paul D. Reinhimer Mr. Dennis Remaley Miss Leda Rex Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Rex Rice and Evans Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Gene D. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roth Mrs. Norman Roth Mr. and Mrs. William Roth Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Scheffler Mr. and Mrs. George Schlosser Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Schmoyer Mrs. Mary Scott Mr. and Mrs. David J. Sechler Miss Florence A. Sell Mrs. Carl Serfass Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheckler Shell Gas Station Mr. and Mrs. Righter B. Shiner Mr. and Mrs. Peter Skutches Miss Agnes P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey G. Smith Miss Helen A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith Mr. and Mrs. Laird Smith Miss Margaret M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith Mr. Ted Smith Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Herman P. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Snyder Mrs. Roscoe Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Webster Snyder Miss Hilda Souerwine Miss Rachel M. Steckel Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Stettler Dr. and Mrs. Marvin R. Thomas Mr. Richard S. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Utt V. B. Dry Goods Store Mrs. Fred Walters Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Webster Mr. and Mrs. James Weiss Mr. and Mrs. F. Wentz Mr. Robert Wentz Mr. and Mrs. Clark E. Werley Mr. George Williams Miss Muriel L. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Roger M. Yorgey Miss Doris Zellner Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegler 116 Glossary Ace—a performer who does any act exceptionally well Aerialists—performers in the air or above the ground Amazons—strong women Bag Guy—balloon vendor Barker—one who gives a sales talk in front of a circus show to attract patrons Big Top—the main tent Butchers—salesmen who sell things during the circus performance Boss Windjammer—band director Canvas Opera—a circus “Cherry Pie”—extra work Circus Backyard—part of the circus where the performers stay; backstage Circus Equestrian-Director—man in charge of the entire performance and of all performing personnel Circus Menders—adjusters of disputes Clown Alley—the double line of trunks and props belonging to the clowns Clown Slop—brief appearance of clowns while props are being set for the next act Crazy Act—a clown performance Crumb Castle—cook tent “First-of-May”—a person performing for his first season Gillies—audience Hall Show—indoor entertainment Joey—a clown Marquee—the main entrance to the main tent Off-beat bits—unexpected or unscheduled things Pad Room—a waiting room for performers Paper Section—seats occupied by people who secure free admission Ringmaster—one who stands in the center of a ring of trained performers Sawdust Land—the circus Showcases—samples of work; rehearsals Spectacle—major production number Spots—circus music Stall the Push—gather a crowd Web-sitters—aerialists’ assistants on the ground Windjammers—band members 117 Zhe Season Closes The boss canvasmen pack the equipment after the final performance. Our Star Troupers board the circus train as the season ends. 118 A LITHOGRAPHED K 7 J YCADROOI YEARBOOK DALLAS • TEXAS