Souderton High School - Unaliyi Yearbook (Souderton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1948 volume:

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We like to recall the pungent odors of the chemical lab, the hilarious antics of Junior Day, the feverish preparation for the Junior Prom, the melodious strains of the All Bux-Mont Band, and a host of others. In order, therefore, to have a convenient repository for the school activities that memory alone would not keep alive, we publish this 1948 Unaliyi. Our joy will be complete if you, too, can recall the pleasantries of school life as you glance through these pages of our yearbook. ,Q Q Q, glwl 1 Rmb Ill? Qi r w ll i l 1 1 xx 'Simi -'-'Q 3 HRTS 5 r v ll XY vga PAGE 4 MISS FISHER DEDICATION As a Senior Class, we were confronted with many problems. With Willing assist- ance, Miss Fisher helped convert them into trivial matters. Serving in her capacity as teacher, she guided us through the fundamentals of literature and grammar. In addition to her active interest in all our class activities, she very capably coached us in dramatics and directed our play. Her winning smile, her friendly counsel, and her willingness to cooperate will long be remembered by each of us. As an expression of our appreciation for her untiring interest in our class, we gratefully -dedicate this 1948 edition of the Unaliyi to Miss Elizabeth M. Fisher. PAGE 5 l ego e l MR. CROUTHALMEL l l l I iP1'11 l.C1p8.1S essage A great man, whose name is known throughout this world, is quoted as saying that if he had his life to live over, he would exert all his TIIHLICTICC in the direction of young people of high school age. VVhy did this Nobel Prize winner, in the sunset of his life, make such a statement? It was because he had become fully aware ofthe fact that youth in their teens are more pliable than at any other age. And, as the twig is bent, the tree is inclinedf' This truth motivates the faculty of our school who are devoting their lives to the training of boys and girls. For you the educational programs are continually enlarged and made more influential for the development of character and preparation for usefulness in the community and nation. These opportunities give to the lives of you boys and girls, more meaning, purpose and beauty. They prepare you for good citizenship and worth while service. So at this time, Class of 1948, I greet you and congratulate you, and pray God to guide you through life. PAGE 6 w ?J nr R 'v 1 if W ELXVOOD BUCK, JR. l Printing, Industrial Arts ,gli xi eoltege joke to cure the dump.v. 'll Assistant Football Coach, Frankford High School, Millersville S. T. C., B S. in Ed. HERBERT F. E1sEnHAR'r Mathematics .Sly.vtem if the keynote of .furee.v5. Rifle Club, Basketball Coach, Sell- Perk High School, Juniata College, B. S. in Ed. ELIZABETH FISHER English The playff the thing. Melody Club, Play Directress, Sun- bury High School, Susquehanna Uni- versity, A. B., Bucknell University, M. A. F RANK J. Forum Physical Education 'lllfletlzod is the master of masters Varsity Club, Football Coach, North East Catholic High, Temple University, B. S. in Ed. CLARENCE T. GAZDICE Art Art is the perfeetion M nature. Art Club, Galeton High School, Kutz- town S. T. C., B. S. in Art, Pennsylvania State College, M. Ed. ELIZABETH S. GERHERT x Commercial One good turn de5erUe5 anotherf' l Typing Club, Guidance Advisor, Sen- ior High School, Unaliyi Business Man- ager, Sellersville High School, Taylor School, Temple University, B. S. in Ed., M. in Ed. FRANCES DEAVER Home Economics 'KCoolcery if an art, a noble Jeieneef' Charm Club, Quarryville High School, Drexel Institute of Technology, B. S. CARMELA FINELLI Languages UP7'0f7'E.YJ if the activity Q' today and the axsuranee of tomarrowf' Spanish Club, Student Council Advisor, Bangor High School, Ursinus, B. A. MAURICE FOULKE Music 'illuyie is the univeraal language aj mankind. Chess Club, Band, Chorus, Slatington High School, Wlest Chester S. T. C., B. S. in Ed. LUNETTA FORSYTHE Social Studies fl sunny temper gildr the edgef of lyfelv darkest eloudf' Pen Pal Club, Norristown High School' Wilson College, B. A. 1 EMMA L. GAZDICK Social Studies lt is onbf the ignorant who despise edurationf' Handicraft Club, Galeton High School, East Stroudsburg S. T. C., B. S. in Phys. Ed. TSAIAH B. HARLEY Social Studies .-Ind M5 mind does muse on all that men e'er thought or knewf, Novelty Club, Unaliyi Advisor, Souder- ton High School, Goshen College, B. A., B. S. in Ed. - RICH.ARD S. HEISLER Science J wise man never foxes anyzhing jf he has hl7?15EZf.U Science Clubg Simon Gratz High Schoolg University ot Pennsylvania B. S. M. S. , . s y MA RTIN H CLSIZER Science Ins!rm'!i0n does 'nal present nzislakes and mzslakes themsefees are Qflen fhe hes! zeaehers. Plastic Club, Pen Argyl High Schoolg Nluhlenberg College, B. S. TQATHARINE J. BIARTIX Physical Education Lace the sea? I dole upon it. Knitting Club, Girls' Athletic Coach, Frankford High School, Temple Uni- versity, B. S. in Phys. Ed. CHARLES C. MILLER Mathematics He gains wisdom in a happy way who gains it hy anotherhs experienfef' Leather Club, Attendance Ofiicerg Movie Projector Operator, Mohnton High School, Kutztown S.T. C., Temple University. TVIARY REISLER Commercial There is no needfor sadness when we see her eheezy smile. Mimeograph Club, Oxford High Schoolg Bloomsburg S. T. C., B. S. in Ed. ' Gi DAI,1'HUS SMooT Physical Education The essence Qfgfriendship is tirelessf Airplane Club: Baseball Coachg Souder- ton High Schoolg Temple University, B. S. in Ed. 5 HELENA HOUL'I' Commercial 'llje is nal so shor! hal lhal lhere is always limefor eoarlesj , Rug Clubg North XY2llES High School, Philadelphia Business Collegeg Temple University, B. S. in Ed. ARLENE KLE1s'r English She greets you wifh a .vmifefl School News, Souderton High Schoolg West Chester S. T. C., B. S. in Ed. XYILLIAM C. lvl.-KZA Industrial Arts Our husiness is to he gona' and happy lodayf' Handy Clubg Jr. High Athletics Coachg Nanticoke High Schoolg Millersville S T. C., B. S. in Ed. GEORGE VV. PA'r'roN Social Studies Nolhing is impassihfe to a wiffing heart. Personality Club, Assistant Football Coachg Track Coach, Cornwall High Schoolg Temple University, B. S. in Ed. LEROY P. ROSENBERGER English He is wise who can inslrurl us and assist as in lhe hasiness of dllibl virluous living. Study-W'orl-i Club, Guidance Advisor, Jr. High School, Souderton High School, Elizabethtown College, A. B.g Temple University, bl. in Ed. F..CAR0l. VVEINERT Librarian A217 soft answer turnezh away wralhf' Melody Clubg Wlest Philadelphia High Schoolg University of Pennsylvania, B. S. in Ed.g Columbia University, B. S. in Library Scienceg Temple University, M. in Ed. l ,,l.J ' I . wmyv1:w5,.-...wwf-ff iv ,vm K Y Q 'fn H5 'Q vw-ldv S. M-, i N i N 1 ml ,,, , .ml 4, , 9 i +- 1 48.-ll-.. 19 H001- SC SOUDERTON RIG SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President . . .... CHARLES BRODHEAD Vice-President . . . . ENOS YQUNG Serremry . . . NANCY ALLITBACH ' Treasurer . . NANCY GoDsH,i.,5r:lQi -3? K The Class of ,48 has been fortunate to have on its executive committee four very com- petent people. The president and treasurer have served us well for the past four years. The executive committee has eHiciently planned a successful Thanksgiving Dance, Pie- and-Cake Sale, appointed Prom Committees, distributed play tickets, and supervised many other activities which we take for granted. Realizing that in unity there is strength, the class officers have gained respect and cooperation through their willingness to work hard. To these capable servants ofthe senior class we say, K'Hats off for a job well donef' PAGE I2 JAMES ALDERFER Mouse General Yery short . . . a common thing to be in trouble with Davies or Shisler . . . a like- able fellow . . . never misses a basketball game. Chess Club. MERRILL ALDERFER Fairy General Happy-go-lucky . . . dis- likes any kind of homework . . . always chauffeuring the Telford gang . . . good sense of humor. Student Council 25 Study Club. HELEN BARNDT MLCHU .ficadcmic Keeps trim figure by walking four miles each day . . . un- excelled as our Penny . . . pretty brown eyes . . . uses them to advantage. Unaliyi Associate Literary Editorg Student Council 25 Cheerleader 3, 45 A Lucky Penny 5 Spanish Club. PEGGE BEEMAN Peg Academic Puts her heart and soul into music . . . Jet black hair. . . cymbal player in band . . . noted for. her monologues. UH2ll1j'1, Band 45 Chorus 35 Hockey I, 2, Team 3g A Lucky Pennyng Melody Club. MARILYN ALDERFER Marilyn Cammcrcial Pretty blue-eyed lass . . . Nancy's buddy . . . drives one of her dad's many cars to school . . . a cute smile. Chorus 4g Melody Club. NANCY ALLEBACH Nan,' Commercial Pretty . . . freckles and brown curly hair . . . dead shot on the basketball court . . . never lacks companions. Class Secretary I, 4g Unaliyig Senior Assembly Secretary 2, 35 Student Council 1, 2, 3, 45 Hockey 3g Basketball 1, 2, Team 3, Captain 45 A Lucky Penny 5 Tattletale,'5 G. VV. Competent Typist Awards 4g Gregg VVriter O. G. A. Awards 45 Melody Club. SHIRLEY BARNDT Shirl Commercial A quiet, low-voiced girl . . . cafeteria worker . . . makes letter writing her hobby . . . likes bookkeeping. Cafeteria 3, 4,5 Pen Pal Club. DOROTHY BENNER Dottie,' Commercial Able and dependable in all things . . . pals with Rachel . . . a true friend . . . always ready for fun . . . has a cap- tivating giggle. Unaliyi Associate Editorg School News 2, 3, 4Q First Honor Student I, 25 Art Prize IQ G. VV. Competent Typist Awards 44 Gregg VVriter O. G. A. Awards 45 Mimeograph Club. Yfes.waqm.sQ9,,pv,Q:MuQ...f - gwyiwpoisfvoazseseglwwssswwfsvauaws..n..fwssr.:a1.z la,. , .M-dew H wwwwif-va. f , . EVANGELINE BERGEY Evanne General Curly hair . . . dimples . . . member of Harleysville gang . . . frequently heard laughing uproariously . . . aspires to be a music teacher. Baseball I, 2, Knitting Clulu DOLORES BOLEN Dolores fimdemir Brightens the day with her friendly greeting . . . has trouble keeping both feet on the ground . . . lends a sym- pathetic ear to everyone's troubles . . . usually seen with Phyl. Unaliyig Cheerleader 3, ag Hockey I, 2, Team 3, .tg Basketball 1, 2, 3, Team .lg A Lucky Penny g Tattle- tale g Knitting Club. VIRGINIA D. BRADLEY Ginnie Genera! One of the few girls taking Home Economics . . a low, deep voice . . . long brown hair . . . a fast talker. Quakertown I, Hg Melody Club. LEONARD BRUNNER Brunner .firademir Popular and active . . . known for his jokes . . . crew haircut . . . usually helping Charlie get into or out of trouble . . . works at local drugstore. Class Vice-President 3, Student Council 1, 3, 4, Foot- ball Manager .tg Biology Prize 24 Physics Prize3g Melody Club. MERRII.I. H. BERGEY Bergey Genera! VVell-groomed Senior from Elroy . . . store keeper . . . finds getting book reports in on time a hard task . . . has blond, wavy hair. Baseball I, 4, Tattletale g Science Club. .loves Bovea Jocie flmdemic Faithful band member . . . often seen knitting argyle socks . . . winning smile . . . always happy . . . a future nurse. Bant1I,1, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 45 Plastic Club. CHARLES BRODH EAD Charlie .flrademir Most active fellow in Senior Class . . . scatback on football squad . . . always ready for excitement . . . fastest man on track team . . . very popular. Class President I, 2, 3, 45 Unaliyig School News 3, 44 Senior Assembly Vice-Presi- dent 3, Sergeant-at-Arms 15 President Student Council 49 Football 2, Team 3, 45 Basket- ball I, 2, 3g Baseball IQ Track Team 2,3, 4, A Lucky Penny , Varsity Club. LGT' 'ii' GTF L: - A n 5. a rfffl T yan H I . . G HSV' N! I EARL BUCHENAUER Bookie Genera! Seen, seldom heard . . . hunting and fishing enthusiast . . . pals with the I1 Cgang . . . future uncertain. Handy Club. ELAINE Y. CASSEL Cassel Commerrial A good natured gal . .. personality plus . . . always willing to help others . . . capable guard on basketball team . . . a future stenog- rapher. Unaliyi5 Student Council 25 Basketball 3, Team 45 G. W. Competent Typist Awards 45 Tattletale 5 Melody Club. RALPH CLEMENS Tilt Genera! Always ready to play a trick on someone . . . an engaging smile . . . sense of humor. Study Club. VIRGINIA COUGHENOUR Sue Commercial Enjoys all sports, especially hockey and basketball . . . plays a hot sax . . . an inces- sant talker. . .COmmut6S daily by bus. . Hockey 2, 3, Team 45 Basketball 3, Team 45 G. W. Competent Typist Award 4Q Mimeograph Club. JOSEPH DAY Joe Amdemir Three-letter man . . . life guard at Chalfont during the summer . . . cause of many heart Hutterings . . . personal- ity plus. Student Council Vice-Presi- dent 35 Football 1, Team 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, Team 3, 45 Track Team 2, 3, 45 'AA Lucky Penny 5 Tattletale 5 Varsity Club. JANET K. CLEMENS Jann Academic Resident of Vernfield . . . possesses a winning smile . . . often seen with Dolores . . full of fun. Melody Club. GLORIA CLEMMER Clem Academir Capable, energetic hockey and cheerleading captain . . . a good head on her shoulders . . . an asset in any situation . . . headed for an R. N. Unaliyig Class Secretary 25 Cheerleader 3, 43 Hockey I, Team 2, 3, Captain 44 Basket- ball 2, 3, Team 4, Baseball I, 2, 3, 45 Spanish Club. ROBERT DAVIES Davies General One of the tallest members of the class . . . keen sense. of humor . . . sports enthusiast . . . fervent debater . . . good vocabulary. Student Council 25 Study Club. DOROTHY M. DERSTINE Dotty .fimdemir Quiet, friendly . . . writes many letters to pen pals . . . hobby is playing a guitar . . . loyal cafeteria worker'. Cafeteria 3, 45 Melody Club. N11 'V I1 IL l-in-ll 11 8761 . 4 vii ,Sidi A FERRIL DERSTINE Stinie', Academir Contagious smile . . . Busi- ness Manager for the Unaliyi . . . rides to school on a motor scooter . . . guide for free ex- cursions through dad's food locker . . . dependable and friendly. Unaliyig Senior Assembly Chorister 2, 45 Band I, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 25 A Lucky Penny , 'l'attle- tale , Plastic Club. ALLEN DORN Dorn,' General Wall and dark . . . drives the fellows around in his Ford . . . always ready to have a good time . . . quiet . . . likes sports. Baseball 3g Handy Club. RACHEI, ESHELMAN - Rae Commerfial Interested in sports . . . faithful member of the band . . . at the top in commercial subjects . . . never without Dottie. Band I, 2, 3, 4, Hockey 2, Team 3, 4g Basketball 3, Team 4g Baseball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 43 G. W. Competent Typist Awards 45 Gregg VVri ter O. G. A. Awards 4g Mimeo- graph Club. HENRY FELLMAN Fellman Amdfmic Punter for football team . . . Souderton's Babe,' Ruth , . . drives a two-tone Stude- baker . . . future mayor of Vernfneld. Baseball 2, 3, 4g Football 4g Varsity Club. VIOLETTE DERSTINE Violette Commerrial Dark tresses . . . always prepared for fun . . . friendly to all . . . Shorty's taller-half. Hockey 3g A Lucky Pennyng G. XV. Competent Typist Award 4, Melody Club. SHIRLEY DOTSCHKAL Shirl Commerrial Interested in sports-espe- cially baseball . . . inseparable from Sue . . . rehned and lady-like. Baseball Team 1, 2, 34 Basketball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4, Hockey 3g G. W. Competent Typist Awards 4Q Mimeograph Club. JOHN ESKANDARIAN Esky dmdemir Lots of fun . . . usually seen driving that 'Chevy' . . . always a sharp crease in his trousers . . . headed for an engineering career. Senior Assembly Sergeant- at-Arms 43 Baseball 4g A Lucky Penny g Airplane Club. lVlARY FORREST Mary Academia Full of fun and fancy free . . . Ends it much easier to forget than remember . . . natural habitat-water. Stetson Jr. High Ig Senior Assembly Secretary 4, Cheer- leader 3, 43 Hockey 2, Team 3, 43 Junior Prom Hostess, Chess and Checker Club. Sfzbiif fl shark?-X322 ..a4- fx. ,Y M ,, ,4M, LARRY FRAN RENFIELD Steaks Genera! Loves to tease the girls . . . one of the last to arrive in the morning and the first to leave at 3.10 P.M .... friendly . . . dark wavy hair. Football I, 2, 4g Science Club LILLIAN FREDERICK Lillian Academic Conscientious in her studies .. . finds blushing the true color of virtue . . . good friend of Sara . . . hopes to serve humanity as a nurse. Cafeteria 4g Rug Club. HARRIET GOIJSHALL Hattie Commercia! Where there's a giggle, there's Harriet . . . one of those few people with lovely red hair . . . interested in the Navy . . . residentofTelford. Hockey 4g G. VV. Competent TypistAward 4g Melody Club. MARTHA HEANY Martyn Cammerrial Quiet . . . dark-haired . . . youngest girl in class . . . very courteous . . . willing to work hard . . . a swell friend. G. W. Competent Typist Awards 4Q Mimeograph Club. A HAROLIJ L. FREDERICK Frederick,' .-Icrzfffrnic Tall and dark . . . seldom heard . . . likes math and science. . .interestedin stamp collecting. Magazine Drive 3, 4Q Plastic Club. E Qmmi 5 2 9Q.'3fiE.'l.fjZ Z '-,-.5-sf,-N N , O.. F-OC,-3 .J L53 7353 I U22 C1 Ylcn ga- Z 5. 5 Oi.: gg... 7' 'Z 1' 14 ,... B as :Q 4.-i g 'I' fl 'Tm 22.5 'C E V if :gag Q E I F5 'J'-5':: O , rr: -, owe.: 5 ,Ja 0 w ' 5 .H ...T 5 fa E :J F '..9i F' is-:rx N f 9-F' SFF 33 ri Masai ie 4 022303 S ... '-xk4r-v5,N R' -. E 8761.-... . ILITVNII Never a dull moment when Margie is around . . ,. plays licorice stick and organ . . . always busy . . . future lies in medicine. Unaliyi Editorg School News 3, 4g Student Assembly Organ- ist 45 Band I, 2, 3, 45 P. S. M. A. Band 3, 4g Bux-Mont Band 3, 4g Chorus 2, 3, 4g A Lucky Pennyng Plastic Club. jerry General Drives a green Mercury . . . ,warp from Harleysville . . . Finds CQ? time to attend all sport events . . . spends spare time working for his dad in the store. RiHe Club. I I RICHARD HELLER Digger', General One of the more quiet mem- bers of the class . . . possesses a deep voice . . . commutes to school on his bicycle. Chess Club. RICHARD HI'F1'INGER Richard Amdemic Ambitious . . . always will- ing to help a friend . . . for- ever arguing with Koehler . . . aspires to mechanical engineer- ing via Drexel. Unaliyig Typing Club. MARY HUNSBERGER Mary Commerria! Very quiet . . . avid reader . . . has many pen pals . . . usually seen with Shirley . . . tall and slender. Pen Pal Club. JEAN A. HUNSICKER Jean Commerriaf Quiet and conscientious . . . kept busy cutting stencils for Miss Reisler . . . pals with Martha . . . will follow com- mercial line of work. Baseball I, 2, 3, Team 4g G. VV. Competent Typist Award 45 Mimeograph Club. qw 31 1 I 5, . L M 521 STANLEY HENDRICKS Stan Commercial Usually talking in class . . . comes from Mainland . . . dreads Sales Class . . . one of the few fellows in the com- mercial course. Chess Club. DoI.oREs HOPE Hopie Academic Lovely blond hair . . . a sweater for every occasion . . . soprano in the chorus . . . drives a Buick . . . a girl worth knowing. Chorus 3, 4g Melody Club. JOHN HUNSBERGER John dmdemic Likes to read . . . good mathematician . . . sharp- shooter with il rifle . . . a staunch Republican . . . headed for college. Unaliyig Basketball 3, Team 44 Rifle Club. EDITH KEEFE Babs Academic Believes in the virtue of silence . . . takes life as it comes with a smile . . a music lover. Chorus 4g Melody Club. 15. M M, , , ROLAND KERR Kerr Genera! A loyal son of Harleysville . . . aggressive player on the gridiron . . . usually found with Fellman ready to tight for his ideas. Football 2, Team 3, 44 Var- sity Club. ROLAND M. KOFFEL Kofifel Genera! Vernfield's master carpenter . . . usually seen with Pete . . . motorcycle enthusiast . . . plans to follow in his father's footsteps. Unaliyig Track 3, .ig Plastic Club. JAMES KRATZ Jim Cofnmerrial Hates shorthand . . . likes to kid people . . . often seen serving milk . .. excels in economics and current events . . . pitcher on the baseball team. Unaliyig Student Council Q., 3, 45 Chorus Ig Basketball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4,5 Baseball I, 2, Team 3, 4g Tattletale,'g G. W. Com- petent Typist Awards 4g Mim- eograph Club. EDWARD Z. I..-moss Eddie .fmdemif Drummer in band . . . sharpshooter in field as well as on the court . . . always ready with a joke . . . class Casanova. Senior Assembly Sergeant- at-Arms 3, President 44 Band I, 2, 3, 4, Football Team .ig Basketball 2, 3, 45 Baseball I, 3, Host at Junior Promg A Lucky Pennyng Tattle- tale g Movie Operator, Var- sity Club. il: A an-A , 3. funn.. , . :- -.... a 1 . iw A 'ft UN am , ,,, ,. If ' ,sg 2 x5 5 . W as we . 3' XM , f if 'Y x I Eq. Q.a. Q XQQQ ALLEN M KOEHLER Koehler Academia Small but mighty . . . talka- tive . . . likes to drive the school car . . . plans to follow mechanical engineering at Drex- el. Lehighton High School I, II, Senior Assembly 3, Student Council 3, Baseball 4, Airplane Club. ROY P. KOFFEL Hermann Amdemic Friendly, always willing to help . . . likes math . . . hobby-hunting . . . inter- ested in radio and electrical work. D Unaliyig Student Council 4, Typing Club. RICHARD R. KULP Ku1pie General Hails from Telford . . . very quiet . . . easy to get along with . . . future uncertain. Melody Club. CLYDE D. LANDXS C1ydie Genera! One of the more silent boys of the Senior Class . . .Jake's side kick . . . can be seen de- livering ice on Saturday . . . hobbies are hunting and trap- ping. Chess Club. Nfl TV IL 8961 'ff ,v.2:. Er' 194 HOOL SC H UDERTON Q. JACOB LANDIS Jake .fimdemif Knows farming from any angle . . . one of the few Senior boys in the chorus . . . pro- ficient in all subjects . . . plans to attend college. Student Council 3, 45 Chorus .tg Melody Club. MARY JANE LEDERACH M. Jf' Academic High ranking scholastically and socially . . . holds priority on Fretz telephone line . . . can talk fast and furiously . . . will make a good elemen- tary teacher some day. Unaliyi, Biographic Editor, School News 2, 3, 4g Student Council 3, First Honor Student 34 Melody Club. BE'r'rY I.UCoM Luke Cammerfiiz! Member of the Lucom-Reed duo . . . constantly talking about a certain Pikel' . . . dark, naturally curly hair . . . soda jerk after school. Student Council 2, G. Wl. Competent Typist Award .ig Mimeograph Club. ,gg 3 1 r i. ,,. X 1 t ,S X. . . ,t W ,-zz-L. -1....i if A gigi s l r A f ,m-3.1 ni Q, ,, mea Q W. - ggi? ' ia. M5 , . .X ff 1. '12, S ' ff. f- Y... 'l we 4a..,.sx . '-1.5: CLAUDE MININGER Minnie Genera! ,311 '. '.,,. :fy A friendly person . . . blonde, in A wavy hair . . . well dressed . . . . agreeable companion. it Q . Chess Club. '51, ' 2.5 gf -gl ,. if 11 ffi w - if. ' 1 fy zzz.,-4 , .., ,W .- 4 'rx . f- fa- W me n ss uru L to V -2-. 5 5.: .vgffgp g w ,fm to ' SARAH R. LANDIS Sally Academic Conscientious student . . . loyal friend . . . good natured . . . laughs easily . . . excels in French. ' Pen Pal Club. l JOSEPH H. LoNG Joe Academic ' Tall and quiet . . . plays trumpet in band . . . spends spare time working in a garage . . . drives a Chrysler . . . plans to enter General Motors' School. Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Melody Club. NIARILEE lNIEIEK Meek', Commercial Joined our group as a Junior . . . pet hobby is chewing gum , . . . amateur mystery thriller l writer . . . baseball enthusiast. l Norristown High I, II, J Baseball 3, G. VV. Competent 1 Typist Award 4g Mimeograph Club. 1 i l l l l Doius Movrak , Doris .fimdemir A very dependable gal . . . J quiet and courteous . . . ac- l complished organist and pianist l . . . accurate typist. Unaliyig Chorus 3, 4g Melody N Club. I 1 l l l l l I. DWIGHT TVIOYER VVhitey .flmdemic Likes to read . . . regularly follows all sports . . . a de- pendable friend . . . usually seen with Scheetz. Baseball 2, 45 Chess Club. BRUCE P. TVTUSSELMAN Pete Genera! From Vernfield . . . never a worry on his mind . . . a good friend to have . . . uncertain about the future. Unaliyi, Baseball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4g Rifle Club. LEON OVERPECK Squeel-cy Cammerria! Grocery store clerk after school . . . can aid you with girls' addresses . . . always informed on food prices . . . lf you are in the dumps see Overpeck. Chorus 2, 3, 4, Melody Club. LAURA REED Maisie Commercial Usu, X ' singing or whistling . . .'1n Mxted in New York and Hllinffstations . . . soda jerk afterlschool . . . book- keeping aspirant. Hockey, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4, G.'W. Competent Typist Award .pg Mimeograph Club. ii LEON BTOYEIL Leon Gmem! Artistic . . . a joke for every occasion . . . trumpet player in the band . . . hobby is gun collecting. 5' 4 ---' ' fii' V ..., . Unaliyig Band 2, 3, 44 Track W HQQMQ, A YWQQ i W ' ' . E- M akgwge Q Q aa -' r Q , if fu A -K 4 ' f K ..fIZ,:.': ff.. .,.,. 5 E.. Wfa?ga, .gm Qui iw- ui, -L Maia it f 4, Hfiiifs. 9' 1 if A .a.? EQTT '52 we 9,31 .,,. I ' 'R 22? -f fi .1,g Rifle Club. 1'lLIZABE'l'H MX'ERS Betty Cummercia Tall, dark haired lass . . . where you have Betty, you have fun . . . pleasing person- ality . . . commutes every day by bus. Unaliyig Baseball 2, Team 3, .tg G. YV. Competent Typist Award .tg hlimeograph Club. ALTHEA .PRICE Allie General A talented voice . . . proud driver of a 1937 Ford . . . snappy drum majorette . . . thinking about setting up housekeeping. V Senior Assembly Chorister 3, Chaplain 44 Band I, 2, 3, Head Majorette 4g Knitting Club. CHRISTINE RE1P'F Chrissy , dcademif Independent and spirited . . . does justice to all her tasks, . .active in sports and band . . . plans to be a school teacher. Unaliyi Literary Editor, Sen- ior Assembly Chorister 3g Band 1, 2, 3, 4Q Chorus Q, 3, 45 Tattleta1e g Hockey Team 3, 45 Basketball 2, Team 3, 49 Baseball 2, Team 43 Spanish Club. N11 TV IL 8961 CARROLL RQSENBERGER Rosey Commercial Senior Shorthand whiz . . . always ready with a joke . . . one of Mr. Foulke's bass singers . . . conscientious stu- dent. Unaliyig Chorus 3, 4, Basket- ball 25 Baseball 3, 4g Tuttle- tale g G. VV. Competent Typ- ist Awards 45 Gregg Writer O. G. A. Award .gg Mimeograph Club. EARL Sci-IEETZ Scheetzl' .fimdemir Sports enthusiast . . . future tombstone magnate of Bucks county . . . usually seen with Dwight . . . speeds around in dad's big Buick . . . Souderton taxi service competitor. Football I, 2, 3g A Lucky Pennyug Airplane Club. RICHARD SHADE Shade', General Slow moving . . . not a care in the world . . . seldom heard in the classroom . . . one of the dozen transported from Telford in Merrill's car. Study Club. A1u.1N D. SHISLER i Shis Amdemif Capable manager of maga- zine drive . . . books are his delight dependable and courteous . . . plans to enter college. Senior Assembly Chaplain 3g l Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4g Baseball Team IQ Magazine Drive 4g Melody Club. IQUDY ROSENBERGER Rudy , General Always ready for fun . . . enjoys swimming . . . tall end on the gridiron . . . never in a hurry to get to class . . . his worries are few. Football I, 2, 3, Team 4, Class Vice-President I, 25 Var- sity Club. JEAN SCHUECK Schueck , Cammerrial Good natured . . . gay sense of humor . . . lives to eat . . . forever being teased . . . some- times seen driving that extra- special Pontiac convertible. Tattletale g Knitting Club. GLORIA D. SHEARER Dale Academic Cute and petite . . . has a Hair for horses . . . neat dresser . . dependable and con- scientious . . . afuture teacher. A Lucky Penny , Melody Club. RAYMOND SHISLER Shis,' General Hard working center on the football team . . . finds study- ing a bit out of his line . . . give him a football or a base- ball and he will really shine! Football 2, Team 3, 4, Baseball I, 2, Team 3, 49 Var- sity Club. CATHERINE SHOEMAKER Shorty Commercial Always in on a joke . . . rates high in friends . . pretty, natural curly hair. Hockey 2, 3g G. YV. Com- petent Typist Award 4g Melody Club. P1-iY1.1.1s SLoT'rER '1Phyl Amdemir Energetic cheerleader . . . small but mighty . . . dark hair and brown eyes . . . a true friend . . . shorter half of Bolen-Slotter team. Unaliyig Student Council 43 Cheerleader 3, 4g A Lucky Pennyng Tattletale g Spanish Club. CHARLES J. STAHL Ill Charlie Amdemir A neat dresser . . . hauls the gang around in his jeep . . . hunting enthusiast . . . frequently found writing School News on Friday after- noon. Unaliyig School News 3, .tg Student Council 2, 3, 4g Foot- ball 4g Track 44 Varsity Club. SHIRLEY TREICHLER Bunny Commerrial One of the few artists in our class . . . a smile for everyone .. . small in stature . . . usually found with Elaine. Student Council 34 G. VV. Competent Typist Awards 4: Melody Club. , N 22 3 JUNE SLEMMER Slam General . fioted for her laugh . . . knits het sweaters and socks . . . anaccomplishedaccordion' ist . . . object ofa lot of teas- ing. Knitting Club. l 1 J .-1 , ,. .0 i k Q 1 'I' JOSEPH H. SOUDER Joe Academic ij Good natured . . . hard Y worker . . . enjoys hunting 5 ' ' and fishing . . . native of 46 ' Earlington . . I trigonometry, ' his favorite subject. 'E Football 4g Chess Club. - ' 1:5-35 . 3 rf' LORETTA SWARTLEY Retta Commerrial Dark hair . . . very neat . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . short and cute . . . usually seen with the Telford gang. Tattletale g Melody Club. JOSEPHINE TRUMBORE Phine', General Cute from tip to toe . . . identified by that quaint Trum- bore giggle. . .diligent worker in cafeteria . . . Sun-Lite en- thusiast. Cafeteria waitress 3, 49 Knitting Club. syxzsaatveaz::M..f .if.:,z,t..t,,,t.Vmu. as A , .fag m w . .. ...4.a-,. 'aEa..,.,..-.-..s.a.,.zxE,. ,, , , iw, , l Nfl V I1 IL il-i-li s 8761 , ,yi Gia? + 4. H4 OOL SC UDERTON S0 Joi-IN Urz Baron General A star with the trumpet . . . sharp dresser . . . works in a clothing store after school . . famous for his large collection of records. Band I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1,3,4g Movie Booth 1, 2, 3, 45 Melody Club. Lois WEIGNER l'L0iSv 1 General Full of fun . . . always on the. go . . . well dressed . . . a joke is her delight . . . seldom seen without Nancy. Hockey 3, Team 4Q Melody Club. ROBERT WENGER Bob General One of those quiet fellows- when he is heard, it's worth- while . . . guard on the foot- ball team . . . an engaging slow grin which broadens into a friendly smile. Basketball IQ Baseball 1, 2, 45 Football 3, Team 45 Varsity Club. ELAINE XVILKINS Wilky Commerria! Always gay and friendly . . . hails from Elroy . . . forever eating ice cream . . . small but mighty. Unaliyig Class Secretary 3, Tattletale g G. W. Competent Typist Award 4g Melody Club, LORRAINE WEIDENMOYER Rainy', Commerrial Tall, slim member of the Telford gang . . . dashing center on the hockey team . . . possesses a fine sense of humor. Hockey 3, Team 4g G. VV. Competent Typist Award 45 Charm Club. BETTY WEITZEL Bets Commerrizzl An able goalie in hockey . . . noted for her black, curly hair . . . usually provides a laugh in bookkeeping class . . . interested in Sell-Perk. Hilltown Ig Hockey 3, Team 44 Charm Club. Ronsnr WHITE W'hiteyl' Genera! Hails from Upper Darby . . . tackle on football squad . . . hot jazz drummer . . . distinguishable laugh . . . drives to school in Ford con- vertible. Upper Darby I, ll, Football Team 3, 4, Basketball Team 3, 44 Varsity Club. Exos YOUNG Ennie General Active in sports . . . plays guard in football and basketball . . . often comes to school on a motor scooter. I Class Vice-President 4, Foot- ball I, Team 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2,.Team 3, 43 Tattletale',g Varsity Club. l C. GILBERT' YOUNG K'Gil Afcademif Telford's Veteran newsboy . . . continually playing tricks . . . proud possessor of ama- teur broadcasting license . . . whiz in mathematics. Track 1, 43 Chess Club. ALMA MATER Sons and daughters true and loyal Join our song of cheer, For our dear old High School royal As we gather here, We are Hlled with praises tender And remembrance dear, Ere our voices will defend her, Raised in accents clear. Oh we love our dear old High School And our classmates too, Red and White shall be our emblem Life's dark pathway through. In our hearts are memories woven By the passing year, Friendship ties will neler be broken Formed in S. H. S. VVhen we leave thy well known portals Never to return, We will ne'er forget thy teachings Be we far or near. VVhen life's trials dark assail us Right shall lead us on, By the help of memories And by God alone. PAGE 25 ' NII V I'I IL AI 876 B ...A W4 Q if .,, ag, 1 5- :, O 1 r ' i .Ml A M C97 ,af t ,A 6 gg? any A fy A . .. ,, ,, L5 l 'I X s, 3 , A A 1 V 4 A I '. V -'13 U .. we ,W 5 A !, ' f,.,'.g , -- f V ..,, , , V- V it , - ' ffwrkiqf M ' A v ' ' fm ' -1 ' Q , 4 X 'pf'f'5 f W' 'W' ., .,.. . F' ffm-Hlwifl-W- 2 1 4 ' ' . - . ' 1 ' It 1. 9 2' ' . ' 1 A - M -W -, b A , ,, z A5,gfk.' R I I In , q Wim- A g 'W - J A iflif - V if f ' . N -we , fx ff 'rn - .,.. ' - 1 , IM, 157,11-L I .45 egg, I ty A., ,k -J F I :qi jFefg,:?i:ggj5Ag50gg,3gfi VV,, K up ,.- . 4 A f -ii1,w,,1fW, , ,A ' 7 5 . Lg ' l45j ,. 753 1,99 -' fy , 4,3 4 , xi -, I' ' Vg if-157323 I 1, J giwg, . 1 . -V . 'X Jay' - ,lf , ,, - il 4 N 59 f In ' ,J ' .:: 1a1:2Q F ..,. . ' ' ' - Q., V M D , .,.,, V .. V if ,I J w 4 5 .i , JUNICR CLASS OFFICERS Preridenl . . . . . JOHN HILDERBRANDT Vice-Prexidenf . . . . . WALTON MOYER Sefretary . . . . HELEN TRUMBORE Treafurer . . . . FLORENCE ALLEBACH Here are the busy Juniors who are always rushing about and burning midnight oil. They are never too busy to participate in every new activity, excursion or celebration which can possibly be crowded into their schedule. This ambitious Junior Class is responsible for the first Christmas Dance in recent years, Kris Kringle's Ball. They were host at the Junior-Senior Prom which had a clever undersea setting. In athletics the Juniors are very proud of their members who play on the varsity teams. Their cheerleading squad helps to maintain the traditional school spirit. The mem- bers of this class excel in music and literature. There are Junior editors and reporters on the School News Stalif, and this year the S. H. S. Handbook was revised by a committee of three. They are extremely active in the chorus and band,'and proudly claim that one-fourth of the members of the band are Juniors. They elect their quota of delegates to Student Council and Senior Assembly. Both of these organizations have profited by their partic- ipatlon. To this capable and versatile Junior Class we confidently present the treasured Key of Knowledge, and trust that they will continue to maintain their high standard of achieve- YIICIIC. PAGE 28 T 0 L U K. Bickel. R. HllI1Sl7QfEf'I', I., XYeil, R. Iivrgey, D. Moyer, L. I.r-:u'l1. M. Kulp, M. Rohluff, A. Slotter, Ci. Long! V, Landis, D. Ko!-ler. S. Hnokv, E. B. Sli:-lly. I.. Hendrix-ks, A. Bloyvr, E. Nice. J. Tee-ts, A. I:IlfIPI'l'i0H'lL'I', E. Schuvk I'. Jones, V. 'I'x':1ppr1. A. Gvrlmrr, A. Krnpp, P. Lanclvs. D. Fuhr. M. Cope, R. C'lc-rumer. S. Stove-r. J. Ifmnkonfielrl BI. Long, B. fire-user, M. 'IR-cts, B. Hartzell, S. Moyvr, I. Garis, KI. Kerver, .I. Goflshall, II. Anderson, I.. YVolf Il. Rodemer, L. Alderfer, T. Gruiser, II. Iicergoy, R. Nyce. WI-In PICTURE. Lefl lo right. fop I0 IJONUIVLI Ii. Godslmll, K. lletz. D. Harpf-l, R. Grasse, C. Ifre-:le-rick, D. Bishop XV. DG-twcilz-r. I'. Grolif. R. S1-lirauger. Ii. Yeakel, fi. Swaxrtley, I.. Dillinger. A. Slommvr, R. Cliunblv. Il. Lnux, L Dr-lp, R. Nano. D. Landis, L. Kline. J. Stuude, M. J. lfetliermrin. M. Benner. R. Godsliull. D. Derstinu. S. Freed D. Gross, M. liurnclt, J. Dir-lil. G. I 1'r-1-cl, I . Allelmvli, ff Tyson, A. Stover. E.Mc'tz, G. Gmh. J. Tassel. M. Kile Fl.'l'u1ley, D. Walls, E. Nycv. .I. NVPavf-r, L. 3IUFSf1lIll1lIl,J. AIIPI1, M. J. Bergvy, D. Nyve, D. Smith. PAGE 29 If I'ICfrURE. Imfl In righl, lap to boliom: L. Hallman, Ii. 'fI'lIIHll0I'P, G. PHeigf-1', T. Leidy, D. Kirkpatric-k. G. Neff. 4 SOPHOMORE CLASS Tor PICTURE. Left to riyhf, Fourth Row: M. Clemmer, B. Roberts, M. Fries, V. Strickler, M. Kratz, M. Allebach, E. Hangey, D. Nice, A. Alderfer, M. Allem, L. Derstine. Third row: D. VVolf, BI, Small, R. Frantz, M. Freed, G. Croutharnel, G. Treflinger, D. Gross, L. Delle, D. Young, G. Sell, L. Bauer, S. Hartley, RI. Reed. Second row: E. Godshall, J. Gerharfi, G. Alderfer, N, Savacool, J. Moyer, J. Hangey, D. Clemmer, J. Leidy. B. Freed, C. Haney, A. Fox, P. Coughenour, C. Linder. First row: J. Moyer, B. Alderfer, D. Hunsieker, E. Alderfer, B. Kuper, B. Grubb, E. Crouthamel. E. Anderson, J. Heckler, A. Hagey, N. Allebach, E. Alderfer, M. Heller. LOWER PICTURE. Left to Mahi, Fifth row: G. Keller, L. VVenger, R. Hoffman, F. Labs, C. Kuhn, R. Ruth, J, Clemmer, C. Koffel, A. Largent, R. Detweiler, A. Hallman, R. Diefferich. Fourlh, row: J. Kile, J. Kline, R. Blank, D. Farr, VV. Opdyke, K. Drace, A. Diehl, S. Nyce, F. Koehler, C. Swartley, R. Landes, R. Dorn. Third raw: W. Freed, R. Snyder, F. Alderier, F. Koehler, C. Gross, H. Moyer, R. Shedal, D. Landis, R. Hunsberger, R. Price, B. Nase, D. Schaelfer, H. Barndt. Second row: S. Sell, H. Chappell, G. Moyer, J. Kulp, S. Opflyke, J. Forrest, D. Osterhout, L. Nice, M. Weber, J. Davies R. Bolton, C. Moyer, D. Landis. First raw: P, Brobst, P. Culton, K. Bishop, G. Lederach, R.Dillinger, R. Kulp, J. VVeil, H. Freed, L. Freed, D. Hims- berger, H. Derstine. ' PAGE 30 i gh, I ,C wma, if 's FRESHMAN CLASS TOP P1c'rUnE. Left to right, Third row: P. Price, H. Landis, R. Briesch, H. Hunsickcr, K. Moyer, E. Young, P. Musselman, N. Clemmer, R. Spangel, R. Opdyke Second row: D. Myers, R. Overpeck, B. Keyser, P. Kooker, B. Trumbore, I. Hunsbvrger, F. Kronmaier, P. Hughes, G. Nace, D. Truog, R. Landis. Fir? rgwig M. Landis, VV. Tyson, B. Kratz, D. Trumbore, G. NVasser, T. Landis, M. VVambolrl, K. Hunsicker, N. Moyer, C. Metz, N. Moyer, R. Henning . c ummer. V MIIEJLIFI PICTURE. Left lo right, Fourth row: L. Koffel, D. Kile, B. Snyder, S. Hunsiuker, M. Heany, VV. Derstine, R. Sheetz, E. Sell, S. Burtnett, L. Clemmer . oyer. Thirdraw: L. Clemens, J. Eshclman, J. Gehman, A. Moyer, B. Hoff, Derstine, S. Allehzxrh, A. Croufhamel, V. Shatz, J. Stoudt, L. Cassel, A. Kulp, S Klle, R. Vlienhold. Second row: T. Hallman, E. Bucher, L. Derstine, J. Alderfer, P. Slotter, A. Fritz, J. Alderfer, C. Hagey, M. Heckler, G. Clemens, L. Wasser, P. Fisher, G Cressman, D. Clemmer, J. Coughenour. Firsircg: Hedrick, lNI. Bergey, G. Grusse, N. Durstine, F. lliller, J. I osbenn0r, G. Alclerfer, J. Sha-llenberger, D. Garis, P. Myers, lNI. Cvroff, BI. Fisher . . erstlne. BOTTOM PICTURE. Left wright, Fourth row: J. Seese, H. Harris, R. Ziegler, L. Bcwrgey, B. Dimmick, P. Detweiler, A. Nyce, C. Schaffer, R. Spachman, R Gable, R. Coale. This gui: D. Ziegler, R. Gorlshall, D. Brady, R. Godshall, J. Siegfried, F. Beeman, P. Gerhart, YV. Landis, R. Godshall, J. Donley, H. Hallman, K. Nase . eflnef. Seczind row.'dI.e3erFtir1e, VV. Bergey, K. Heckler, R. Derstine, L. Detweiler, P. Landis, R. Schueck, XV. Groff, C. Bishop, A. Garis, W. Garis, W. Benner, R Jandis, . ei . , First rnw: D. Alderfer, R. Moyer, K. Moyer, G. Koffel, D. Smoot, G. Parvin, VV. Erb, R. Bauer, J. WValsh, P. VVilliams0n, R. Allen, R. Louis, J. Benner. EIGHTH GRADE Left to right, Fourth row: R. Rosenberger, B. Royer, L. Richardson, J. Derr, D. Kirkpatrick, B. Worman, S. Freed, S. Moyer, F. Hunsberger, D. Borneman. Third raw: E. Hunsberger, Leidy, K. Smith, M. Dorn, H. Garges, J. VVelker, R. Poinsett, D. Zierdt, D. Kinsey, P. Nice, L. Clemens, S. Weideman, D. Edelman. Second row: S. Lucom, G. Derr, P. Reed, J. Pullen, G. Schaeffer, H. Moyer, E. Small, R. Hunsberger, B. Opdyke, J. Heller, L. Holly, J. Bishop, J. Boehm. Firs! row: P. Yoder, J. Smith, R. Frantz, D. Wireman, R. Shoemaker, M. Reiff, VV. Price, A. Hunsicker, I. VVasser, K. Fretz, D. Krider, A. Diehl, G. Landis. SEVENTH GRADE Left lo riflhf, First row: P. Hallman, L. Yoder, H. Frank, R. Schnahle, J. Clemmer, W. Feingold, M. Grant, R. Kelso, M. Shade, R. Derstine, J. Godshall, R. VVeaver, J. Dotschkal. Second row: VV. Freed, N. Beaver, W. Beeman, N. Lewis, M. Hayes, J. Slotter, R. Badman, S. Hunsberger, M. Stoudt, M. Detweiler, G. Moyer, J. Hunsberger, J. Godshall. Third ron-: B. Frederick, H. Eshelman, J. Redstatt, B. Moyer, B. Landis, R. Ruh, P. Boaman, P. Garis, J. Markley, J. liloyer, T. Nyce, C. Halteman, M. Keller. Fourth row: R. Taylor, R. Kramer, G. Rosenberger, M. Brown, F. Klee, S. Alderier, R. Shelly, A. Troxel, B. Rosen- herger, B. Fenstermaeher, R. Erb, P. Kissel. we ,.vz.W,,, HCP H0 S 1. Fihal assembly 4. Goggles 2. YYhistle While you work 5. The last tap 3. Yvatch your Hngers 6. Sand it well PAGE 34 Sl-IDP To the fellows of S. H. S. who studied Shop under Mr. Buck and Mr. Maza, the various hand tools held no mystery. Both men taught their classes how to work with electric band saws, metal and wood lathes, metal cutters, and the circular saw. They instructed their classes in the fundamentals of electricity and the art of driving a nail properly. Shop is a required subject for all boys in the Junior High School and those in the General Course in Senior High. The boys had the opportunity of choosing for them- selves the type of project they wanted to make. Besides the usual required projects, the older boys did many odd jobs around the school. They helped to build the football bleachers, and a backstop for the baseball Held. Likewise, they painted fences and markers on the tennis and outdoor basketball courts. PRI TI G The printing program of Souderton High is under the supervision of Mr. Gazdick and Mr. Buck for the general boys from tenth to twelfth grades inclusive. Printing, along with shop, is one of the requirements for the general section boys. In our printing department the boys are assigned certain jobs to be completed within a six weeks' period. They set type by hand and then take proofs of the job which are handed to their instructor for grading. Some boys are making wood and linoleum cuts, which are other methods of raised prin-ting. S. H. S. can boast about its electric printing press which is used to print most of the material for the school. The printing department has printed play programs, football and basketball schedules, excuse blanks, etc. When the football programs containing booster's names were first set up, the boys in the senior printing class worked with Mr. Buck and Mr. Gazdick long after the rest of the student body had left school, so that the football spectators would not be disappointed. PAGE 35 v i 1 5 ' 1 N l EDITORS BIOGRAPHIC EDITORS Left to right: H. Barndt, D. Benner, M. Fretz, C. Reilf Left to right: First Row: R. Hittinger, N. Allebaeh, M. Lcderach, P. Slotter, J. Klutz Second row: R. Koffel, E. Myers, C. Stahl, E. Cassel, C. Roscnberger. ALIYI STAFF At the climax of this, our Hnal year, with the activities of the past four years at S. H. S. fresh in mind, the Unaliyi Staff has tried to capture by word and picture a few of these scenes. These mem- ories have been bound into an attractive, permanent volume, the 1948 Unzliyi. lt goes without saying that this publication could not have been produced without El staff. The effort and cooperation of each one of its members were required. The literary work was done by the Editors with the assistance of the Biographical Writers and Sports lsiditors. Our Business Managers conducted the sales campaign which, while not establishing any new sales records, did proye successful with a total 1115586 eopies sold. Three girls were responsible for typing the material you see in print. ln addition to completing these assignments, the Stafjt will recall with pleasure those chatty, after-school meetings in 206 when, in a setting of paste, proofs and scissors, pictures were mounted and copy for the printers was assemhled. Sinee the work of publishing a yearhook was a new undertaking, mem- hers ofthe Statlrifelt their lack otiexperience. They wish to express their deep appreciation to Miss Gerhart and Mr. Harley, faculty advisors, for their patience and understanding in working with them To you, the willing purchaser, the Staff also says a sincere Thank You ' The lfditors have done their best to make the lualiyi an interesting memorial of the Class of '48, Their desire is that you may find enjoyment in looking through its pages. Spgrly lfffimy-5 , . CHARLES BRODHEAIJ GLORIA CLEMMER Plzologrzzplzrr. . ROLAND KOFEEI. Busirzffss Sfqf . , FERRIL IJERSTINE PEGGE BEEMAN SHIRLEY TREICHLER HI..-XINE XVILKINS BRUCE lVIUSSEl.MAN CQLORIA SHEARER -IOHN Hl'NSI3liRfjER TJOLORES BOLICN 'Yr' Left to right: First raw: G. Shearer, C. Brodhead, H. Barndt, J. Day, M. Fretz. Second row: Miss Fisher, P. Beeman, J. Trumbore, E. Scheetz, P. Slotter, N. Allebach, Miss Weinert. Third raw: D. Bolen, E. Landes, F. Derstine, R. Wenger, V. Derstine. CCA LUCKY PENNY ' The lights dimmed, the audience hushed, and the curtains opened on the three-act comedy by Anne Martens, A Lucky Penny. On November I and 3, 1947, S. H. S. presented its annual high school play. The students successfully portrayed the bright and amusing story of the Pringles, a typical American family. The plot centers around Penny, the teen-age daughter of Lydia and Caleb Pringle, who suddenly goes arty, he decides to give up everything including college and her boy friend, Kerry, for art. The master- piece that is occupying her mind and time is a portrait ofthe soul of her friend, Joanna. Everyone has a different solution for Penny's malady. Gram wants to use the hairbrush, but Kerry suggests that everyone go arty at once. Lydia turns to creative dancing, Caleb to his trombone, and Hulda decides to have the 'ibody beautifulf' This plan backfires, however, when Hulda spills the beansf, In an attempt to win Penny back, Kerry and Greg stage a mock duel with water pistols. Miss Haskins, super saleswoman, gets soaked by mistake causing Caleb to lose his contract with the Pixie Soap Company. Penny is sent to her room to regain her senses. Penny's next idea is to elope with Kerry. This only leads to more trouble, but matters eventually get straightened out and the play ends on a romantic key, with everyone happy. A look behind the scenes reveals the usual trials and tribulations that confront the cast. Many laughed when the records were switched and Dolores ended up doing exercises on the fioorg Earl's mustache almost fell off, Margie ran on stage with a play bookg Ferril appeared on stage at the wrong timeg the tomato squashed on the floor, the telephone ke t on ringing after it was picked upg the blue grass perfume in the Hit gun had everyone coughingg and He en was left stranded on the ladder as Charlie and Joe picked up the unmentionables that were dropped on stage. Penny Pringle THE CAST . . . . HELEN BARNDT Flash. . . , . . EDWARD LANDIS Kerry ' ' ' ' ' CHARLES BRUDHEAD Miss Haskins. . PHYLLIS SLOTTER Joanna . . . , BIARJORIE Flurrz Greg . . . . . .JOSEPH DM' M 'DaIcgl ' ' . , .EARL SCHEE1-z , . , . R W Gram . . . GLORIA S1-IEARER 0 Shane ' ' CHEM' ENGER Lydia - PEGGE BEEMAN Georgina . . VIOLETTE DERSTINE Caleb . , Fnmui. DERS'FINE Vera - - - - NANCY ALLEBACH Hulda , . , , DoLoREs BOLEN Suseffe . , JOSEPHINE TRUMBORE PAGE 40 5 1 ? I i E ! E I s Q ,i 4 Z 2 . l i 3 , , , 3 9 1 G S E .W M.,, .N 1, . V -W .-.. ,. -,- ........i-....- ..,.... .. --,. .. ,- - . . . , ., ., 9 Left to right, First row: E. Young, A. Price, J. Day, P. Slotter, E. Landes, N. Allebach, E. Cassel. Second raw: E, Wilkins, C, Reiff, J. Schueck, Miss Weinert., Miss Fisher, M. Forrest, G. Clemmer, L. Swartley. Third row: L. Overpeck, C. Rosenberger, B. White, D.Bolen, F. Derstine, M. Bergey, J. Kratz. CCTATTLETALEM Patty Blaine, the heroine of Tattletale, thought she had a vivid imagination so she began to write Her Secret Heart, a novel about love and life. To keep her imagination in check, she also began to write a strictly factual diary. She had one more chapter to write for the novel which was to be entered in a contest offering a prize of SI0,000. Since the contest ended the following day, Patty persuaded Tod Jennings, her boy friend, to borrow Mr. Nixon's new portable typewriter. In a filuarrel between Patty and Tod, with Ida May looking on, the typewriter was broken. In order to pay for t e machine before she is jailed for Usnitching it, Patty decides to sell her novel to Paul Cummings, editor of the Daily Bugle. To keep her identity a secret until the public demands that she reveal her name, Patty assumes the pen name, Ermintrude de Lacey. Somehow the wrong notebook was delivered to the Bugle'l and her diary was published instead. Everyone was insulted when they read what Ermintrude had written about them. Louella was angry when she learned that Ermintrude's father was afraid she would fall through the moth-eaten stadium benchesg Mrs. Nixon was mortified when it was revealed that she never paid as much for her silly hats as she claimed, Miss Wiggam, the math teacher, was offended when she was accused of dyeing her hair, Isabel, Patty's sister, was accused of being in love with Paul Cummings, and Patty's girl friend, Monica, was accused of using a line on all the boys. The gang at school was so indignant that they organized a committee to discover Ermintrude's identity and run her out of town. They staged a big parade through the streets of Fairview and then hung Ermintrude in em . Asgi that wasn't enough, Mr. Nixon hired Walt Kennedy, a detective, to find the person who stole his ty ewriter and the author of the diary. Tod managed to dum the typewriter into the river, only to have it lislied out again by the detective. A conference was held in tihe Blaine living room at which time Kennedy accused Tod of stealing Mr. Nixon's typewriter and of using the name of Ermintrude de Lacey to make people think the novel was written by a girl. When Tod was expelled from school and about to be taken tojail, Patty confessed. Paul Cummings arrived and with the help of the townspeople, managed to vindicate Patty in the eyes of her friends and teachers. Mrs. Blaine . Mr. Blaine. . Artie . . . Isabel . . Ida May. . . Tod ..... Paul Cummings Mr. Nixon . . Mr's.Ni.ron . Miss Wiggam, CAST OF . . ELAINE CAssEL . . . . ENOB YOUNG . . MERRILL BERGEY . . . ALTHEA PRICE , . NANCY ALLIQBACH . .... Josnpn DAY .EDWARD LANDES JAMES KRATz . . GLORIA CLRMMER . . . Donomss BOLEN CHARACTERS Wall Kennedy Louella . . Monica . . Barney . . Mr. Whittaker Mr. Birley . Mrs. Lorimer . Helly Heaton Quiz .... , . FERRIL DERSTINE . , JEAN Scum-:cx . . , MARY FORREST . . . ROBERT WHITE CARROLL ROSENBERGER . . . LEON OVERPECK . . . CHRISTINE REIFF . LoRr-:1 rA SWARTLEY , . .ELAINE WILKINB gd z,gv53, Q ' X 14 5 A ,x K lg Nia W . :AJ 1 2 E12 sk '1 fy ? if in STUDE T CCUNCIL This card I composed and printed myself in shop. You know I am learning printing as a tradef' The pre- ceding sentences were taken from a portion of a letter received by the Student Council from our war refugee, Anthony Schembri. S. H. S. students have been the foster parents of Anthony for two years. He was left an orphan in Malta and for several years lived in a cave without sufiicient food or clothing. Through the Foster Parents Plan, the Student Council made it possible to support Anthony. He is now living in England and attend- ing the St. Patriclis School. In addition to the above project, the Student Council wrote a new constitution this year which states more clearly the purposes and powers of the organization. It carried on the Red Cross activities at S. H. S. Each month a member attended the Red Cross meetings in Philadelphia and later reported to the Council. It planned a special May Day program and dance. This year a new monitor system was established which cleared the congestion in the halls. The Council was composed of twenty-seven students and consisted of representatives from each grade and a delegate from each home room. Every Friday these members met to discuss current school problems, make decisions, and to devise ways to enforce them. As defined by its constitution, the purpose of Student Council is to promote good citizenship by encouraging and supporting all activities within its jurisdiction. FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER President ......... CHARLES BRODHEAD President ......... CHARLES BRODHEAD Vim-Presidenl . . . . . GEORGE NEFF Vive-President . . . PISHEODORE LEIIDY Serremry . . . . PHYLLIS SLOTTER S86'7'6fH7j' ...... . GLORI.A CLEMMER Advisor ....... .... lN fllss FINELLI PAGE 44. The President rises, calls the assembly to order, and another meeting of the Senior Literary Society is re- corded. The program is arranged by a faculty advisor and a committee from the Senior High School who try to arrange an enjoyable halfhour for the schoolls entertainment. Before each program a brief devotional service is held, followed by a short period devoted to business affairs. These programs are arranged to present a half hour of education and relaxation. The most enjoyable programs follow a musical theme, quizzes, or humorous plays. They are also arranged to commemorate national holidays or various seasons of the year. The parti- cipants are chosen from the Senior High School according to their talents. These officers who have faithfully discharged their responsibilities deserve our recognition and Commendation. FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER President . . , ..,.. EDWARD LANDEs Preridenl ..... , . Exos YOUNG Vire-Prexiderzf , . , ARDEN S1.o'r'rER Vire-Prefidenf . . ...... ROY Lotx Scrrelrzq' NANCY IXLLEBACH Scrrelaqv . CATHERINE SHOEMAKER Chapfain . ..Al,'l'HEA PRICE Chaplain . , , . RHDDA CLEMMER Clzorifter FERRII, DERS'I'1NE Clzorisfer . IDONALD HUNSBERCLER Pizmifl . . . A . , LOUISE DERSTINE Pianisz ..... . . F1,olaENCE .ALLEBACH Sergmnff-az-14rnz5 A 4 JOHN HSKANDARIAN Swgeanls-al-firms , , . HA1zol.D lJERS'l'lNE RKJBER'l' DDRN ROBER'l' GAMBLE RICHARD BLANK PAGE 45 RCJIBERT IBETYVEILER ROl3ER'I' XVHJTE CHARLES FREDERICK 1 :gg Q him Q sais 5 ,gg Z E Left 3 righl,I:IS'e?pnd row: Theodore Leidy, Robert Landis, Mrs. Kleist, advisor, Donald Landis, Mary Jane Fetherman, eorge e . First row: Marjorie Fretz, Charles Brodhead, Mary Jane Lederach, Charles Stahl, Dorothy Benner. Not photographed: Nancy Schuler. PUBLIC SCHUCL EW Different in a few respects, yet still the same, Public School News continues to serve the school and community. Each week, under the supervision of Mrs. Kleist, this column appears in the local newspaper, mirroring the current events of student activity. The editors-Mary Jane Lederach, Marjorie Fretz, Dorothy Benner, Charles Brodhead, and Charles Stahl-alternately plan each week's issue and compose editorials. The six Sophomore and Junior reporters assist in assembling and writing the news. The copy, checked by Mrs. Kleist, is printed and appears each week in the Souderton Independent. In addition to carrying articles of general interest, each issue includes features such as Junior High News, Introducing,,' and inquiring Reporter. A new column, Did You See? brings interesting little details pertaining to the school, students, or faculty to the attention of the reader. Probably the most popular feature of the issue is The Long and Short of It, an informal column exposing the odd and humorous. Producing a paper which will hold the students' interest requires a great deal of work and effort. Nevertheless, there are some compensations. Tuesday afternoon meetings, writing the first editorial, gathering the weekly quota of five ramblings, the senior editors' farewell party-all these will be pleasant memories of School News. PAGE 46 l .V 1 l 1 l l Left lo right: Fourth row: A. Shisler, A. Slotter, R. Hunsberger, F. Derstine, R. Schrauger, G. Pileiger, P. Groff, J. Landis, C. Rosenberger. D. Kirkpatrick. Third row: D. Hunsberger, J. Utiz, D. Hope, L. Derstine, M. Allem, G. Long, D. Keeler, J. Boyer, R. Hoffman, D. Moyer, L. Hendricks, C. Brodhead. Second row: S. Treichler, M. Fretz, L. Kline, A. Underkoffler, H. Trumbore, D. Derstine, R. Godshall, V. Landes, V. Trappe, P. Geiser. First raw: A. Hagey, N. Sehuler, E. Talley, C. ReiE, D. Osterhout, M. Kratz. P. Jones, R. Clemmer. M. Kile, S. Stover, N. Savacool. l l l l Following the dismissal of classes on Tuesday and Friday, strains of music can be heard Floating from Room 210. Chorus members have assembled for rehearsal. Although this organization had a late start, both Mr. Foulke and its members worked conscientiously to improve its technique and repertoire. Through various interpretations Mr. Foulke made music live for those Seniors, Juniors, i and Sophomores who devoted their time to help make music the universal language ofthe world in which they live. Mr. Foulke had no trouble finding enough singers for the chorus. Instead it was difficult to Find sufficient gowns to robe the singers. Consequently, tryouts were more exacting and the selection more exclusive. Should this trend continue the chorus will assume a position of ever increasing im- portance at S. H. S. PAGE 47 BAD Mr. Foulke has, by his untiring enthusiasm, built up the S. H. S. band so that it is one of the best in the Bux-Mont League. This year the band increased its membership to forty-eight musicians. A dozen new uniforms were purchased, and new instruments were added to the band. For the hrst time, two concerts were presented, one in the Fall and the annual Spring Concert, to large, appre- ciative audiences. The band and majorettes have added highlights and color to the football and basketball games. Their many formations always left people waiting expectantly for the next performance. Having participated in several parades, the band had no trouble in winning prizes. They won hrst prize in the Norristown Fireman's Thanksgiving Parade, Lansdale's Anniversary Parade, Tel- ford Fireman's Parade and both the Hatheld and Perkasie Halloween Parades. They also won a second prize in the Pottstown Fireman's Parade and I.ansdale's Anniversary Parade. S. H. S. was well represented in other musical organizations. In the Bux-Mont Band, which con- sisted ofthe best players from the BuxAMont League, fourteen players from S. H. S. participated The second annual concert was held at Souderton. Four members went to Coatesville this Spring to play with the Southeastern District Hand. This band included musicians from Delaware, Chester, PAGE 48 and Nlontgomery counties. Nine Souderton musicians participated in the Spring Festival at the University of Pennsylvania as members of the Montgomery County Band. Confronted with stiff competition in tryouts, Souderton's musicians faired well. Several of the members had the honor of playing Hrst chair in these events. This organization has become a credit to the school and the community. It deserves your con- tinued support and applause. K Members of the Band Clarinelr: Marjorie Fretz, ferry Diehl, Mary Lou Allem, Norma Allebach, Rachel Fshelman, Rhoda Clem- mer, Rena Landis, Jeannette Moyer, Georgette Treffinger, Gloria Grasse, Gloria Moyer, Fred Koehler, Oboe: Kay Fretzg Fluffy: Marjorie Kratz, Jean Hunsbergcrg Saxophonex: Joyce Boyer, Patricia Coughenour, Virginia Coughenour, Carolyn Linder, Trumpets: John Utz, Joseph Long, Donald Landis, Christine Reiff, Gordon Pfleig- er, Leon Moyer, Shirley Hunsicker, Mary Jane Fetherman, Fred Labs, Alice Hunsicker, Paul Brobstg Baritone: Donald Hunsbergerg Trombones: Robert Landis, Richard Hunsberger, Ferril Derstine, Arden Slotter, Teddy Hallman, French Horns: Lowell Hendricks, Louise Derstine, Robert Rodemer, Peter Williamson, Bass: Donald Kirkpatrick, Ray Nyce, Sfring Basx: Irvin Hunsbergerg Percuxxions Edward Landis, Leigh Weil, Walton Moyer, Roy Schrauger, Pegge Beemang Color Guard: Phyllis Jones, Marilyn Cope, Florence Allebach, Doris Smith, Majoreltes: Althea Price, Dolores Landis, Helen Trumbore, Vivian Trappe, Rita Frantz, Mascol.' Marie Rosen- berger. J! S4iMXHSWWmwN5Ma Pe ?iw,2',3w1+w ' af-336' H x i FOOTBALL With more than forty men responding to the call for football, Coach Ford and his two assistants, Mr. Patton and Mr. Buck, looked forward to the possibility of climbing into the first division this year. The Indians, how- ever, were not destined to climb quite that high for they finished the season in ninth place-tied with Upper Moreland. Prospects are brighter for Souderton's football teams because they are steadily advancing, slowly, perhaps, but surely. Much credit goes to our coaches who, although often disappointed, never gave up. On November I, Souderton rose to its true heights and presented the Big Red supporters with the thrill of the season by trouncing Upper Moreland 21 to 9. This was the first win for a Souderton team since the 1944 SCHSOII. Souderton showed more spirit and scoring power than it had for quite some years and probably, had not fate been against them, would have won more t an half their games. One bad break for us was the loss of Rich- ard Blank, an end, who could catch anything. Since the squad was larger this year, substitutions were made more freely. The following men usually started: ENOS YOUNG . . . guard . . . plenty of spirit and always aggressive. ROLAND KERR . . .guard . . . light, but mighty. ROBERT WENGER . . . guard . . . never said much but always a plugger. HAROLD WENHOI.D . . . tackle . . . very good defensive man. ROBERT WHITE . . . tackle . . . good offensive blocker. RUDY ROSENBERGER . . . end . . . always reliable. JOHN HANEY . . . end . . . capably took care of the kicking. PAUL LEDERACH . . . end . . . really knew how to catch that ball. RAYMOND SHISLER . . . center . . . a good blocker. JOE DAY . . . quarterback . . . barked out the signals . . . could run as well as pass. RICHARD HUNSBERGER . . . quarterback . . . excellent ball-handler. KENNETH YEAKEL . . . halfback . . . a hard runner and excellent passer. ' EDWARD LANDES . . . tackle . . . liked to get opponents in their own backfield. CLAUDE SWARTLEY . . . tackle . . . extra point specialist. LEON DILLINGER . . . halfback . . . played safety man. JOHN HILDERBRAND'I' . . . fullback . . . liked to crack that line. CHARLES BRODHEAD . . . halfback . . . capable pass receiver. SCORES OF GAMES PLAYED Team Souderton Opponent Team Sell-Perk fpractieej . . . 6 12 Quakertown. . . . .Jenkintown .... , . 7 12 Upperklorelunrl , . Hatboro . , . . . . 6 6 Sell-Perk . . . . Sprin,qHeld . . 0 Doylestown . Lansdale . . . 0 28 Ambler. . . . Souderton . . 2 . . 21 . . 0 . . 12 . 0 Opponent 19 9 14 20 5 3 Y Yea ke! hsmk Day Swavfley we-YXSCJ' Young Shusiev C Haney ev brand Al' Left to righl, Fourth row: Florence Allebach, Gloria Freed, Marian Kile, June Gerhart, Norma Allebach, Jean Staude, Shirley Opdyke, Elaine Hangey, Rita Frantz, Marilyn Fries, Joan Leidy, Mary Reed. Third row: Laura Reed, Mgr., Ann Underkodier, Shirley Stover, Phyllis Jones, Phyllis Landes, Juanita Teets, Mary Teets, Esther Alderfery Gloria Wasser, Joan Forest, Gladys Long, asst. mgr. Second row: Miss Katharine Martin, Coach, Betty VVeitzel, Mary Forrest-, Lorraine Weidenmoyer, Dolores Bolen, Gloria Clemmer, Christine Reiff, Rachel Eshelman, Lois Weigner, Harriet Godshall, Virginia Coughenour. Fir? rouE:IJlouise Derstine, Naomi Derstine, Betty Kratz, Peggy Slotter, Faye Miller, Gloria Grasse, Shirley Kile, Janet Stoudt, Alice Hagey, ane angey. HOCKEY With the coming of Fall, the Souderton girls got their hockey sticks out of moth balls to prepare for another season. Everyone had the intention of starting off the season with a bang-a smashing victory over Lansdale. During the course of the game something went wrong and Souderton began another season in defeat. This scene was often repeated by the hockey team through no fault of its own. On the field the girls did not lack enthusiasm and the necessary Hghting spirit to carry the ball towards our oal. Somehow, no matter how many times the girls got within inches of the goal line, the game ended in detiat. The one exception to this statement was the First game-with Doylestown which ended in a scoreless tie. ' During the course of the season only three goals were scored. The credit for these goals goes to the Teets sisters, Mary and Juanita. The following girls received letters: Seniors: Laura Reed, Manager, Gloria Clemmer, Captain, Dolores Bolen, Virginia Coughenour, Rachel Eshelman, Mary Forrest, Christine Reiff, Lorraine Weidenmoyer, Lois Weigner and Betty Weitzel. Juniors: Phyllis Jones, Phyllis Landes, Shirley Stover, Mary Teets, Juanita Teets, and Anne Underkofiier. Sophomore: Esther Alderfer. Freshman: Gloria Wasser. SCORES OF GAIVIES PLAYED Team Souderton Opponent Team Souderton Opponent Lansdale . . . . . 0 2 Lansdale . . . . . , O 1 Quakertown . . . . . 0 2 Quakertown . . . . . 0 3 Upper Bloreland . , . . 0 2 Upper lliore-land , . . . 1 2 Sell-Perk ..,. . , 1 3 Sell-Perk . . , O l Doylestown . . . .0 0 Doylestown . . 1 3 PAGE 54 'xfxftf 'tzga Clehimev W STO ' r Hy' 'R ef PF Boleyn X5 FDYYEWSX Lefl to righl: M. Forrest, H. Barndt, D. Bolen, G. Clemmer, P. Slotter. YEA TEAM! A touchdown is scored! The basketball drops neatly through the rim of the basket! The audience is filled with enthusiasm. The cheerleaders in their gay, red uniforms dash forward to lead them in spirited cheers, urging our fellows to fight on for a smashing victory. These girls can be found at every game doing their best to produce a good cheering section. They step forward to develop friendships with the cheerleaders of visiting schools. They are proud of their school and do their utmost to make their school proud of them. The Senior cheerleaders are capably supported by the Junior cheerleaders who will efficiently carry on this high school tradition. In the future, as in the past, victorious teams will be heralded by a similar group of little Indian maids with gay, friendly personalities. Victory is achieved through school spirit, and under the leadership of the cheerleaders it should flourish. PAGE 56 My M W We xx ,M YQ 35 Left to right. Thzrd row: Mr. Maza, Coach, Paul Hughes, Harvey Hallman, Larry Detweiler, Paul Gerhart, Mr. George Patton, asst. coach. Second row: Peter Williamson, James Bishop, John Coughenour, Herbert Harris, Robert Hunsberger, Everett Hoyer, Robert Wenhold, Richard Taylor, Dale Smoot Richard Frantz. First raw: Kenneth Nace, Manager, Herman Landis, Robert Coale, Walter Erb, Donald Zeigler, Conrad Schaffer, Robert Poinsett, 1Villard Price, Harold Hunsicker Dennis Trumbore. Ju IDR HIGH FQQTBALL This year proved to be a different story for the Junior High Football team for they came close to taking the Junior loop crown, ending up in second place, instead of being the usual cellar dwellers. Often outweighed but never outplayed, the team played an aggressive, spirited type of football that we hope will carry into their Senior High School years. Coach Maza and his assistant, Mr. Patton, deserve a lot of credit for their unceasing efforts to bring us a fighting, winning team. The line performed well under their constant supervision and the four horsemen of the backfield, Connie Schaeller, Bohn Poinsett, Dennie Trumbore, and Reds', Zeigler proved to be the best backs in the league. Undoubtedly the larger group which responded to the call for candidates also aided Coach Maza, since he was able to give his regulars a breather occasionally and send in very capable substitutes. VVe would like to wish the coaches success in their season next year and surely if the fellows play as they have this year, they'll produce another winning team. SCORES OF GAMES PLAYED Team Souderton Opponent Team Souderton Opponent Doylestown . , . . . 0 14 Doylestown . . . . . 13 0 Quakertown . . , . 14 0 Quakertown . . . . 0 6 Lansdale . . , . . 19 0 Lansdale . . . 8 14 PAGE 58 Lefi Z0 righl: P. Gerhzirt, lX'Ianzu:er, VV. Erlv, K. Nasa, YY, Derstine, R. VVenhold, Left to right, First row: lNIr. lvlaza, Coach, VV. Erb, K. Nasa, YV. Derstine D. Zeigler, Mr. Maza, Coach. R. Wcnhold, D. Zeigler. Second row: Paul Gerhart, Manager, D. Trumbore, J. Bishop, L. Clemens H. Landis, E. Hoyer, R. Poinsett, F. Beeman. Third row: R. Shelly, R. Frantz, B. Fenstermaeher, L. Detweiler, G. Derr G. Landis, R. Kelso. JU 1011 HIGH BASKETBALL Souderton's junior High Basketball Team had a very successful season. The success ofthe season is a credit to the hard work of Coach Maza and the enthusiasm, spirit, and aggressiveness of the players. Trouncing all their opponents with the exception of Doylestown, the team had high scores in almost all of its games, including a post-season game with Bordentown Military Institute. Our boys outscored their oppon- ents 384 to 212. As shown by the totals, the offensive and defensive play was generally good throughout the season. VVhen they played Quakertown the second time, the Little Indians did the almost impossible by holding the Quakers scoreless until late in the third quarter! The team's high scorer was a guard, Ken Nase, with 83 points. He was followed closely by center, Bohn VVenhold, who tallied 78 points. These two were very well supported by Bob Poinsett, Dennie Trumbore, Butch Clemens, VVilson Derstine, Reds'l Zeigler, Ronnie Godshall, Bob Coale, Sonny Frantz, and Butch Erb. No one played a position consistently throughout the year, for the above-mentioned fellows 1 played at almost every position during the season. SCORES OF GAMES PLAYED Team Soudei-ton Opponent Team Souderton Opponent Sell-Perk . . . 26 22 Quakertown . . . . 44 6 Quakertown . . . . 18 7 Hatfield U I I 45 14 Hatfield . . 31 17 Lansdale I V 5 46 13 Lansdale . . . . 50 29 DO,-lestown v . 20 39 Doylestown . , . . 22 27 Sell-Perk . . . 39 11 B. M. I. , . . 43 27 PAGE 59 Left to right J. Kratz, Nlanager. E. Young, D. Landis, R. VVhite, E. Landes, Lefl In right, Firsl raw: C. Frederick, L. Alderfer, J. Day, E. Young, G. Landis C Landes, J. Hunsberger, C. Frederick, R. Landes, L. Alderfer, J. Day, D. Landis. Mr Elsenhart' Coach' Second row: G. Pfieiger, Assistant hlanazer, J. Kratz, Nlanager, J. N105 er R. Bergey, E. Landes, J. Hunsberger, R. Landis, R. VVhite, hir. Eisenhalt Coach. Third row: S. Forzato, L. Delp. R. Dorn, D. Schaffer, K. Bishop, J. Frankenhcld VARSITY BASKETBALL As the whistle blew, and the referee tossed up the ball, Souderton again opened its basketball season. In many ways, the 1947-48 season was a success. VVe won and lost nine games which was much better than in several past seasons. This was disappointing because we were fiying high in the first halfof the season and then dropped to fifth place by the end of the season. Coach Eisenhart's lads easily whipped Hatfield twice in two pre-season tilts. VVhen the official season started, the Indians journeyed to Doylestown where they won the first game by a 4,3m4O count. In a thrilling game with Upper Moreland, Souderton came out on top. The Big Red faltered in their next game as they suc- cumbed to Ambler. Local fans were given a real reason to rejoice as the Indians handed the Lansdale Huskies a smashing defeat, the first one in quite a few years. Day and Alderfer, Souderton's forwards, gave a beautiful exhibition of sharp shooting in this game. Seemingly championship bound, Souderton's scrappy quintet continued its winning streak as Quakertown and Hatboro went down in defeat. Meeting their arch rival, Sell-Perk, Souderton's basketeers trounced them by a 45-35 score. This victory was not the only reason for rejoicing in the Indian teepee for Springfield lost to Doylestown at the same time. As a result, the team was now tied for first place with the Spartans. On the 23d of january, Souderton met its real test of the season when the team invaded Springfield for the crucial first place fight. The game proved to be a real thriller. It was nip and tuck for the first three quarters, but Souderton lost out in the last quarter by a score of 43-33. Springfield now took sole possession of first place in the league. Souderton suffered its third defeat of the season when jenkintown came from behind to win 39-38. Losing to Doylestown the next Week, the Indians returned to the win column when they took over Upper Moreland for the second time. The Ambler jinx worked again and the Indians lost in the lowest scoring game of the season, 32-16l PAGE 60 Happy days returned when our team rose to the occasion and trounced Lansdale hy the humiliating score of 59742. Slipping down another notch hy losing to Quakertown, we came hack to defeat Hatlworo the second time on the home court. Local fans were greatly disappointed in the showing of the Big Red against Sell-Perk, when it lost a poorly played game, 40535. Souderton again faded at the end ofthe game losing to Springfield. The Drakes of-lenkintown took over the Indians in the last game of the official season. In the annual Alumni game the high school quintet lost out when thegraduates froze the ball with a one point lead. Laverne Alderfer, a Junior, was the team's high scorer with a grand total of 237 points. Joe Day was second, tallying a season's total of 152 points. Next year should prove to be an excellent season since many experienced players will return to the court. Team Hatheld , . Hatfield . . , Doylestown . . Upper hdoreland , . Ambler .... Lansdale . Quakertown . . Hatboro . Sell-Perk . Springfield . Jenkintown . . SCORES OF GAMES PLAYED Souderton Opponent r A 43 27 - ' 41 33 . 28 2' s A A 37 45 Q ,53 46 4 '47 37 - -35 31 V - 45 35 - - 33 43 . . 38 39 Team Doylestown . . Upper Moreland Ambler .... Lansdale . Quakertown . . Hatboro . Sell-Perk . Springfield . Jenkintown . Alumni . . Souderton Opponent 4 - .39 54 . . 4,2 36 . . 16 31 - 59 43 - - 39 51 v 53 41 , . 35 40 . . 47. 52 . . 4.9 62 . . 3K 32 veew'2 '-'4-05fYW'57 -WMS Lmf'w'M ' U WM H WM Wf3 a'Wr 'CfV'1 Vf Left ta right, First row: N. Allebach, R. Eshelman, E. Cassel, G. Clemrner, Lefl to right: E. Cassel, S. lgile, H. Trumbore, G. Clernmer, R. Eshelrnan. N N. Allebaeh, V. Coughenour, D. Bolen, C. Reiff, J. Hangey. Allebach, C. Reiff, V. Coughenour, J. Teets, D. Boleu, Miss Martin, Coach Second row: D. Keeler, Assistant Manager, H. Trumbore, A. Stover, P. Landis, S. Kile, Miss Martin, Coach, J. Teets, S. Stover, R. Clemmer, Shirley Dotschkal, Manager. Third row: E. Hangey, R. Frantz, M. Allem. M. Heany, L. Derstine. A Moyer, J. Leidy. GIRLS' BASKETBALL VVith a long Yeah team echoing through the auditorium ofS. H. S., the girls happily raced down the steps to the locker room. The squad had just won its first practice game, a scene which was re- peated when Hatfield journeyed a second time into Soudertorfs territory. The first league game with Upper Moreland, a newcomer to the league, turned out to be an exciting and thrilling game for both the spectators and the team. The two teams seemed evenly matched, and it was only in the last few minutes of the game that the deciding points were scored. For the next game the maids traveled to Lansdale only to be defeated by Lansdale's one point lead. The team had its ups and downs all season-now winning, now losing. When the final scores were tabulated, the maids had won six out of eleven games. PAGE 62 The following girls received letters: Seniors: Shirley Dotschkal, Manager, Nancy Allebach Captain, Dolores Bolen, Elaine Cassel, Gloria Clemmer, Virginia Coughenour, Rachel Eshelman, Christine Reiff. Juniors: Juanita Teets, Helen Trumbore. Freshman: Shirlex Kile SCORES OF GAMES PLAYED Team Hatiield . . Hatfield ..., Upper Moreland Lansdale . . . Quakertown . SellfPerk . Ambler .... Upper Moreland Lansdale . . Quakertown . Sell-Perk . Souderton Opponent - - 53 I3 . 56 23 . , 28 26 . . 25 26 - 4 57 31 . . 27 32 . . .41 C4 . . 16 23 . . , 40 23 2 .39 19 , , . 38 50 9 PAGE 63 BUYS' BASEBALL T Coach Smoot's annual call for baseball candidates resulted in one ofthe largest turnouts in several seasons. Xxilfh a number of lettermen back, and all the new material, Souderton should be one ot the top teams this year. The pitching staff is well supplied with capable men. Ace pitchers Jim Kratz and Bob Bergey will be relieved by George Landes, Bob Hunsberger, Allen Koehler, Winheld Delle, and Butch Erb. The receiving end ofthe team will be upheld by catchers Raymond Shisler, Bob Dorn, and John Fskandarian. Scoop it up and wing it over to first! Many an infielder is doing just that as he tries to earn his varsity position. First base will be covered by Paul Lederach, Bob Landes, Paul Grofii, or Frank Koehler. Richard Godshall, Paul Brobst, Rodney Dillinger, and Floyd Vllenger are trying for the second base job. The third base sack will be taken care of by Henry Fellman and Richard Dietterich. Jimmy Moyer, Donald Landis, Donald Farr, or Marvin Long will be on the job to field those sizzling grounders at shortshop. The following men are working the outfield positions: Titus Greiser, Laverne Alderfer, Roy Loux, Dwight Moyer, Richard Blank, Kenneth Drace, Joe Souder, Kenny Trumbore, and Kenneth Yeakel. Bruce Musselman manages the team this year and is capably assisted by Leigh Weil SCHEDULE Date Team Where April 22 Upper Moreland Away 26 Sell-Perk Home 29 Doylestown Away May 3 Quakertown Away 6 Lansdale Home I3 Upper Moreland Home I7 Sell-Perk Away 20 Doylestown Home 24 Quakertown Home 27 Lansdale Away V' GIRLS' BASEBALL Although baseball is supposedly the national sport of America, the girls' team has a minimum of attendance at its games. This, however, does not prevent the girls on the squad from playing their best. This year Coach Martin has a squad of girls who show talent and spirit in the sport. There are no stars who outshine the other girls in ability. The team is composed of players who work as a team rather than as individuals playing for personal glory. The following girls will participate: Betty Myers, Helen Trumbore, Lorraine Delp, Janet Hangey, Dorothy Young, Elaine Hangey who earned their letters last year. Other players are Lorraine Vileidenmoyer, Evangeline Bergey, Jean Hunsicker, Juanita Teets, Lorraine Thomas, Joan Leidy, Lois Clemmer, Gloria VVasser, Althea Alderfer, Mary Jean Bergey, and Shirley Kile. SCHEDULE Date Team Where April 26 Sell-Perk Away 29 Springfield Home May 3 Quakertown Home IO Lansdale Away I7 Sell-Perk Home zo Springfield Away 24 Quakertown Away 26 Lansdale Home PAGE 65 TRACK With the crack ofthe gun and cinders Hying, another race is started-eanother track season opens. Responding to the call for candidates, twenty-Hve athletes reported to Coach Patton. Having in- creased in numbers, the squad also expects to increase its victories in track meets this year. The sprint department is well supplied with two veterans-Charlie Brodhead and Connie Schaeffer. Three newcomers, Sid Goldberg, Jerry Frankenheld, and Donald Zeigler have joined the squad and should bring back a few laurels to S. H. S. In the quarter mile event, the team will have Bob Det- weiler, Richard Breisch, Leon Moyer and some of the sprint men. Ferril Derstine, Roland Kolfel, John Hilderbrandt, VValt Moyer, George Neff, Ted Leidy and Lester Hallman are out to set some new records in the half-mile and mile races. The high jump department has three capable contenders in Gilbert Young, Donald Schaeffer and Kenneth Bishop. Joe Day, Charlie Stahl, Calvin Koffel, Robert VVenger, and Abram Diehl will heave the shot put for the Indians. The javelin and discus will be taken care of by Joe Day, John Hilderbrandt, George Clemens, and William Opdyke. SCHEDULE April 28-Hatboro at Souderton May 5-Souderton and Jenkintown at Doylestown 12-Upper Moreland at Souderton I5-Bux-Mont meet at Lansdale. PAGE 66 ' 1 wax wma. s A ,fwmmt . me , M 4. ' 1 ,wh ,Q .,gms,.4emHwwQwmvaw.wasa ,, iw i i JU IORfSE 1oR PRC As you approached S. H. S. on the evening of May 16, 1947, you heard the strains of dance music. Stepping into the auditorium you saw couples dancing in the dim light under a canopy of blue streamers. This gaily dec- orated gym, symbolizing 'ASpringtime,,' was the scene of our JuniorfSenior Prom. Arriving at the dance, on the stroke ofeight, we were greeted by the host and hostess, Edward Landes and Mary Forrest. Charles Brodhead, Master of Ceremonies, started the Prom on the proper key. Talent from the class offered entertainment. Room 203 quartette sang several numbers. Robert White and his pals let loose with some hot jazz. Althea Price and Ferril Derstine sang a duet, Martha Heany played a selection on the piano, Leonard Brunner sang a solog and Lorraine Weidenmoyer performed a tap dance. To climax the enter- tainment, Charles Brodhead sang an original composition. The band struck the opening bars ofthe first number and the couples moved out on the floor. The evening passed swiftly, and all too soon the last dance was an- nounced. As the slow, sweet strains of the orchestra died away, we tossed our pennies into the wishing well, and left the dance with fond memories of our junior-Senior Prom. PAGE 68 CLASS W LL VVe, the class of 1948, of Souderton High School, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, do declare this our last will and testament. Departing from this institution, we wish to bequeath the following possessions to our friends and lower classmen. To the Junior Class, we leave the fun of being Seniorsgthe use of rooms 206, 2o8, and :Io as homeroomse and all the excuses we had for getting out of work. VVe will a bit of Robert Davies' towering height to Bobby Kelso. To Anne Underkoffler we leave Mary Hunsberger's quietness Enos Young wills his power to sleep in history class to Leroy WVolf. All the exciting times we had in school go to the coming classes. Richard Shade bequeaths his wavy hair to John Hilderbrandt. Charles Brodhead's art ability is left to all of Mr. Gazdickls struggling art students. It's been hinted that Larry Detweiler could use some of it. A new supply of sandpaper will be left for use in the 2o6 club. Dorothy Benner's typing ability goes to Paul Culton. To those poor unfortunates who can't be one of the first ten, we leave an additional honor roll. Nancy Allebach's basketball success we leave to Marlene Heany. The band members of the class bequeath their old reeds, cork grease, valve oil, and their music for Jerry Diehl and Donald Kirkpatrick to distribute among the Junior band members. Nancy Godshall's Buick goes to Charles Frederick. To Gladys Long we leave Marilee Meek's willingness to work after school in the library. Carroll Rosenbergerls ability to spell to Paul Lederach. Roland Koffel leaves his camera and his luck in taking clear pictures to the Junior photographer, Theodore i Leidy. 12-C wants II-C to receive its good looks GJ Joe Souder wills his tardy excuses to anyone who can make good use of them. Jake Landis's stock of old Time magazines goes to George Neff. Robert White's set of drums is left to Walton Moyer. To Mr. Harley goes a supply of ink bottles in case one breaks while calling his students to attention. VVe bestow Mary Jane Lederach's extensive English literature notes to any Junior who would appreciate them. To Dotty Fuhr, Merrill Alderfer leaves his job of chauffeuring the Telford gang, and Lois VVeigner leaves her ability to drive. To any Junior boys who want them, we leave the Senior boys' romances with the Freshman girls. The athletes of the class leave their smooth teamwork and cooperation to the coming football, basketball, and baseball teams. Finally, the Unaliyi editors leave their problems and good times to next year's editors. In witness whereof, we, the Class of 1948, the testators, have set our hand and seal hereto this third day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight CI94,8J. PAGE 69 L ' 422. 'f?arfV:w..y?, 5:w,hyy, 4 . si. ws ,I-til., 1 CALE DAR SEPTEMBER We begin the last lap . . . four new teachers are added to the faculty. -Hur first Senior Assembly is called to order. Mr. Kenny makes his annual visit to S. H. S. Football season opens with a home game against Jenkintown. Members of the Gimme Club sport chocolate bars. The magazine drives end with a grand total of 541713-30- Preparations for the Unaliyi are already under way. -First hockey game-Lansdale-at home. OCTOBER -The Booster campaign receives a hearty re- sponse. -Portable radios are seen and heard everywhere- the VVorld Series. -Rachel Eshelman and her assistant begin taking orders for name cards. -Evening practice begins for A Lucky Penny -our school play. -Enos Young is high scorerin the Pennsylvania Test. -We receive our first Senior report cards-mingled reactions. -A srnile, a blinding flash-Senior yearbook photos. -The new Student Council monitor system is in- itiated . . . everyone is confused. -Three commercial Seniors pass first ofiicial short- hand vocabulary test. . .Lois Weigner and Charles Stahl receive highest scores in driving skill test. -The band wins 3100 in the Hatfield Hallowe'en Parade . . . the yearbook campaign closes-586 copies sold. CALE DAR NOVEMBER The Lucky Penny presentation . . . our solitary football victory, Upper Moreland -f--- happy spec- tators parade through town. Repeat performance of A Lucky Penny . . . Mr. Miller sighs at the number of absentees this first week of hunting. -Foul shots, guards, forwards-basketball season opens . . . fresh efforts insure a successfulseason. -Everyone dons red and white-Color Day. -S. H. solemnly commemorates Armistice Day . . . school is dismissed at noon. -Sixty-six musically inclined students attend the first in a series of Youth Concerts in Philadelphia. -The Junior Red Cross Drive closes-551.25 is collected. -Five courageous Seniors compete in the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Preliminary Test. -A Sioux Indian, Morning Star, visits S. H. S. -Football, hockey, and cheerleading letters are awarded in Assembly. . -Band wins first prize in the Thanksgiving Parade at Norristown . . . Thanksgiving Dance. DECEMBER -Loud cheering marks the start of noon Intramural Basketball games. -Senior pictures arrive-we suffer from shock. -Basketball season opens-home game with Hat- Held. I2-OLII' band presents its Winter Concert. 18-Student Council sponsors Penny Day. 22-Santa visits S. H. S. . . . Kris Kringle's Ball . . . twelve days of holiday bliss. CALE DAR JANUARY 3 wBand holds first practice with the P. S. M. A. 5MBack we go to the old grind. 7-A turn from bad to worse-Economics to P. O. D. I3-Senior name cards arrive and disappear quick as a flash. 19-Chemistry students concoct chlorinefwith casual- ties. Zo-Senior editors bid farewell to School News Staff. 21-Members of Sales class turn in their semester projects. 264Student Council sponsors Clean-up Day-S. H. S. shines. 28-Play cast is chosen for Tattletale -Senior play. FEBRUARY 8-Girls receive new basketball uniforms. 254Faculty attends National Educational Association Convention at Atlantic City . . . vacation for us. z74Senior High burns midnight oil-eight book reports are due. 29' --An extra day-to study. MARCH 4-f-Fourteen students participate in the Bux-Mont Band Concert. 9!Thirty-five Seniors struggle with the Juniata Col- lege Test. 12'-Friday night performance of 'lTattletale -full house. GALE DAR I4 'MOHfgUmCFy' County Band Concert. Igfl-lorne Economics girls take a Held trip to Landis' Electrical Appliance Shop. 17-Commencement speakers selected-begin research on theme- Souderton and the Educational Challenge of Tomorrow. 18fSenior boys take shop tripdvisited two modern home developmen ts. 1ziSpringtime makes an early appearance . . . base- ball practice begins. 24-Commercial students begin work on the Dictaphone. 26-Plaster vacation. APRIL ISYI6'-SCl1OOll'TlSf1,S VVeek. 13-Band presents Spring Concert. 28-Our last movie- My Friend Flickaf, MAY 6fWe are off-destination-Yvashington, D. C. . . Junior Day. II4Ol,76N House . . . Fashion Show. 14-A full day of hlay Day activities . . . a dance follows. 11wWe are entertained by the Juniors-Junior-Senior Prom. 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