West Reading High School - Vaquero Yearbook (West Reading, PA)

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jorenaic Never answer a question with a ques- tion! thundered Mr. Schaeffer, the new dean of the debating club of West Reading High School. Mr. Forrest Schaeffer was considered well-trained to head this prom- ising organization since he was experi- enced in oratorical skill, as proven by his high school and college debating records. His pointers were of invaluable aid to . President David Potteiger, Secretary Janet Hower, and Business Manager Jean Walk- Mr. Schaeffer, D. Potteiger, J. Hower, R. Angstacit, M. er, Ammon, D. Schlegel. U . . Absent from picture: J- Walker- Since this team Was the Smallest ln the short history of our school debating club fconsisting of only six membersl, each Forensic member, therefore, has an opportunity to participate in the County Debeates. In those debates, the entire county was divided into a number of triangular divisions, and we were included in the group with Fleetwood and Onte- launee High Schools. The school was rightfully proud of this enterprising group, and we have high hopes that the club will continute its richly deserved success. Every organization needs its bookkeeper, but the financial requirements of the various athletic, class, and other school functions call for more than that. As a consequence, the Banking Club has grown to be an important adjunct in our school set-up. Nine members of the commercial course do all the deposit- ing, checking, and balance of the bank wuiiams, R. witman, A. cucinma. accounts of different organizations. B. Wolf, J. Pleam, M. Kern, D. D'Erco1e, B. Gring, A. In addition to localizing all the finan- cial affairs into one responsible group, it also trains these members in the facts of general banking reg'ulations. Nicholas Cuiici, as president, has had splendid support from his assistants, and there have been no complaints of short- ages. This organization, since its incep- tion, has done a great deal to alleviate the financial problems of the school. Huizhu? Twenty-six

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:bramafiw Lights . . . music . . . curtain . . . the show is on!!! Cast members take a last anxious glance at their lines, for even the best of them experience those typical first night chills. Our Dramatics Club is the place for the budding Bernhardts and the potential Barrymores of acting fame. The smell of grease paint, the glare of the foot- lights, a full house, all hold a fascination ee for talented W.R.H.S. studentsg and it is B. Gems, Mrs. Gernarc. A. Grauert. J. Levan. J. Grimm. Mrs. Brunner, R.. Keller, D. Smith, R. Feeg, M. Batdorf, up to these lovers of the Stage to present a D. Potteiger, B. Haehnel, G. Busch, S. Richter, B. Weeber. program on the prominent holidays of the year. Mrs. Brunner and Mrs. Gerhart are always on hand to help the club over the rough spots and iron out any problems that may arise. Mary Ann Batdorf calls the club to order and is assisted by Marjorie Ammon, vice- president, and Bruce Weeber, secretary-treasurer. These people are all members of the Thespian Society and serve as officers for that organization. The main faucet of the dramatic organization was the alert Thespian Troupe, which contributed much to the school in the way of stage offerings. The officers of the Dramatics Club also served as the officers of the Thespian Club, and all Thespians were members of the Dramatics Club. Included in the group's repetoire were the Christmas play and Easter Shoes. During mid-term the members turned semi-professional with a production of How to Propose at a banquet in Whitner's. The proceeds of this show were used to buy new seat covers for stage furniture. Easter Shoes,', a Thespian production yiafionaf .7Ae5l9ian Sociefy Twenty-fi'ue

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.xdfd Zefic 1456 ociafion First row: M. McCarthy, J. Brun- ner, Mr. Shaner, Mr. Manwiller, J. LeVan, D. Sauber. Second row: R. Lelgemann, B. Hartzell, K. Spangenberg, P. Ephlin, Miss Shephard, E. Card- inal, S. Potteiger, D. Richter. Third row: P. Hower, B. Burke, M. Auge, E. Bewley, L. Leinbach, R. Cardinal, J. Shaner. Fourth row: M. Reilly, T. Stoudt, D. Wolf, G. Janssen, R. Feeg, R. Hassler, J. Rentschler. Everyone is aware of the extensive athletic program conducted in the West Read- ing High School. But games aren't merely played-sports don't simply happen! Games must be arranged and sched- uled, tickets made, teams organized, cheerleaders chos- en, equipment purchased, in- surance bought, and other tasks must be accomplished by the Athletic Association. During the 1948 season, President Michael McCarthy presided over meetings and reported to the Athletic Council. When he was absent, Vice President Darl Sauber took command. Secretary Janet Brunner recorded the minutes while Treasurer Mr. Manwiller juggled the books. Since the sponsors, Miss Shephard and Mr. Shaner, called meetings every two weeks, the association realized that every sport season presented new difliculties. It is to the credit of this organization that athletics in West Reading have become a highly specialized game of skill, holding the interest of spectators and players alike. When we see a football or basketball game, many of us are not aware of the preparation needed to further the sports activity program. The Athletic Council prepares itself weeks ahead of the sport season. Some of their many responsibilities are arranging the schedule, choosing the coach, providing for necessary funds, and last of all, choosing the individual player's award. The Athletic Council met every month with Mr. Yeich presiding. Miss Shephard and Mr. Manwiller found the positions of secre- tary and treasurer stimulat- ' ing and important. Michael McCarthy, student represen- tative, worked arduously with the council to present the games we all enjoyed. ATHLETIC COUNCIL Sitting: M. McCarthy, Mr. Man- willer, Mr. Yeich, Miss Shephard, . Mr. Leightheiser. Standing: Mr. Hubley, Mr. Strat- tan, Mr. Shaner, Mr. Shaiter. .xgfddfic Counei! Twenty-seven