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

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W. P. . Hanna The smell of incense and oriental decorations added an air of mys- tery to the school gymnasium, which was the scene of the Y-Teens' 4fWomen Pay All dance, HA Dreamer's Holiday, held No- vember 12. Music for this gala affair was provided by Johnny Barker's orchestra. The decorations included murals of oriental scenes, and a gigantic Buddha. A goldfish pond served as a centerpiece and oriental lanterns completed the effect. To carry out the theme even further, Chinese cookies and punch were served as refreshments. The chairmen of the committees which helped to make the dance a success were Doris Richter, decora- tions, Gloria D'Ercole, chaperons, Jacqueline Lavigna, tickets, Tina Borkert and Josephine Rowley, re- freshments. The Juninr Pram ,Midst the air of the Yuletide Season, the Class of 751 presented their Junior Prom, HThe Snowflake Swirl. December 29, found the school gym in a flurry of snow- flakes, and those who attended were fascinated hy the sparkling decorations. That evening, the couples danced to the music of Homer Barthold and his orchestra. The success of the prom was largely due to the dance committee and the faculty advisers, Miss Elsie Boch and Mr. Samuel Naylor. James Rentschler, chairman of the dance, was assisted by these committee chairmen: Lucie Haeh- nel, talliesg Ruth Lelgemann, pub- licity, Alvin Bewley, tickets, El- wood Hiester, refreshments, Bon- nie Munroe, decorations, Nissley Chapman, orchestra, and Barbara Churan, theme. Chaperons for the event were Mr. and Mrs. Julian Flickinger, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Bentschler. Dr. and Mrs. J. Maurice Strattan, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Yeich were guests. 28 Freshman- Snphnmara Un February 25, the Freshman and Sophomore Classes presented their annual semi-formal dance in the high school gymnasium. The theme, 'LThe Mid Century Ball suggested the decorations used, contrasting the ugay nineties era and the present day. The atmos- phere was achieved by murals por- traying an antique harbershop and fashions of yesteryear and today, with a centerpiece of models ap- pareled in dated and modern gar- ments. Guests danced to the strains of Whitey Meisky's orchestra. The dance committee was com- posed of the following with Francis Wagner as general chairman: Iris Pottciger, Joseph Piseitelli, Bar- bara Schearer, David Geiss, Mar- garet DiMascio, George Sponagle, James Monroe, Virginia Stehman, and Jack Jones. Advisers were Mrs. Helen Bol- ton, Miss Mabel Fritz, Mr. Martin F. Hubley, and Mr. Marlin H. Kess- ler.

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Left to Right, First Row-J. Gift, L. Leinhach, R. Cardinal, B. Schearer, J. Cuifici, F. Horn, G. Smith, F. Bohn, S. Auge, E. Auchenhach. Second Row-P. Battiato, J. Goodman, C. Griffey, W. Hiester, N. Piscitelli, L. Hagenbuch, M. Wertz, G. Olwine, M. Entzminger, R. Unger. Third Row-J. Cuifici, L. Weller, J. McKently, P. Hessinger, B. Reber, B. Spangenberg, P. Wanner, P. Holdeman, Mr. Seidel. Fourth Row-C. Leek, R. Karper, M. Scholl, B. Heilman, P. Herb, S. Green, L. Battiato, L. Stoudt, P. Fletcher. Fifth Row-S. Rissmiller, B. Rie- gle, P. Shindle, M. Balmer, F. LeVan, J. Fisher, B. Nelson, A. Potteiger, J. Damore. Juuiur Chorus If you happened to pass by the vocal music room Tuesday morning during activity period, you probably heard the melodic voices of the Junior Chorus, busily practicing for a perform- ance. The group of songsters, under the direc- tion of Mr. Richard Seidel, combined their vocal cords to become a musical group of fifty mem- bers. During the year, the chorus participated in many music activities. Over the Christmas sea- son, the chorus was heard singing carols over the amplification system and caroling through the halls of the high school and grade school buildings. All auditors appreciated the friendly feeling that Christmas brought. On January 31 and February l, the Junior Chorus and MacDoWell Choral Club pre- sented their concert, for the pupils of the school and for their parents and friends. These favorites were sung: uAh Sweet Mys- tery of Life,', uCan't You Hear Me Calling Carolinef' MSoftly, As ln a Morning Sun- risef, Wllea For Two,', The Green Cathe- dral, ulill Follow My Secret Heart, and HFuniculi Funiculaf' This spring, ten members of the Junior Chorus were chosen to participate in the County Chorus, which was held at the Wyomissing High School. The following girls represented our school this year: Patricia Herb, Patricia Holdeman, Rita Cardinal, Bar- bara Schearer, Lynne Hagenbueh, Marilyn Wertz, Virginia Stehman, Florence Horn, Pa- tricia Hessinger, and Bernadine Spangenherg. The officers of this group, elected at the begin- ning of the year were: Jackie Cuifici, presidentg Barbara Schearer, vice-president, and Florence Horn, secretary-treasurer. The librarians were Rita Cardinal and Virginia Stehman. Dawn Beidler and Shirley Fcick served as accompan- lsts.

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Junim' Class Play uBelvedere, the riotous comedy play staged by the Juniors on March 24, was packed with rare incidents and laughter for the audience. The story centered around the King family which advertised for a resident baby-sitter. A series of hilarious events began when Lynn Belvedere, an author and self-proclaimed genius who disliked children, arrived to take over. He made himself at home, to the discontent of Harry King. However, Belvedere soon became a public figure and hired the Kings to work for him while he continued his life's work. Harry and Tacey King were portrayed by ,lack Shaner and Carolyn Horn. The genius, Lynn Belvedere, was played by .lim Rentschler. Bruce Brown was the nosey botanist, Mr. Appleton, Lucie Haehnel played Edna Philby, a jollv neighbor, Philip Bailey, her husband, Bill Philby, Richard Ellis, Sam Trout, Bonnie Mun- roe, the girl reporter, and Barbara Churan, the ailing Mrs. Appleton. The Kings, children, Mark and Bobby, were William Reinert and Wilbur Ellis. t 29 Senior Class Play One of the highlights of the social calendar of the Class of '50 was the superlative stage production g'Mother is a Freshman, held ,lan- uary 19. The plot revolved around Mrs. Abigail Forti- tude Abbott, an attractive widow, who found it necessary to take advantage of a scholarship and enter the college, where her daughter was a sophomore. The college dean, believing Abby's strange action to be a publicity stunt, tried ex- tremely hard to find an excuse to have her ex- pelled. The plot thickened when Abby found herself in competition with her Winsome daugh- ter, Susan, for the affections of the handsome biologv teacher, Professor Michaels. Christine Showers starred as Abigail, while ,lean Cuifici was Cast as Susan. Bobo, Susan's boyfriend was played by .lerry Busch. Other members of the cast were Roger Feeg, Professor Michaels, David Smith, Dean Gillingham, Louise Strattan, Sylvia, ,loanne Graver, Clara, Jacqueline Lavigna, Marge, Patricia Naylor, Helen, ,losephine Rowley, Bunny, Gloria Fiucci, Carrie, Bill Creenleese, Jack, Andrew Gray, Bill, ,lohn Thompson, Howie, and .loan Grimm, Mrs. Miller.