William Allen High School - Comus Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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-Q' jfwxfi- MaryAnn Romancheck Mr. Rourke Students Excel ln Understanding Of U.S. Government Each year a selected number of Allen students participate along with students from all over the world in the Annual Presidential Classroom. Two students at a time travel to Washington, DC. where they are treated to first class service. After arriving in Washington and being met by a limousine students are taken to nh. 3531155515 I Mary Muschko their hotel, which has a whole wing reserved for the two hundred par- ticipants. Although students travel to Wa- shington with a classmate, as soon as they arrive there they are separated. Roommates are assigned before the program and no school rooms together. Sue Blaisdell Michael Abraham At breakfast each day students receive a schedule of the day's events which may involve touring any number of government buildings and monuments, participating in seminars or learning the secrets of our govern- mental system. The tours may include the Washington Monument, the White House, the Pentagon, or the Capitol. At the seminars quite a few of the U.S. Representatives speak and the students realize the importance of a good government. One of the best aspects of this program is that the students feel it is an insight to the workings of the U.S. Government. 'lv Jane Abrantes HighIightsf23

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Students Chosen As Merit Scholars Robert Harris Every year outstanding seniors are chosen for National Merit Scholarships. This year eight seniors qualify as semi-finalists. ln order to qualify as semi-finalist one must be a citizen of the U.S., a college-bound junior and one must have outstanding PSATXNMSQT scores. The students that qualify this year are all members of the National Honor Society, and all are studying in the gifted, honors, or advanced placement programs. All of the students named are widely involved in school activities and sports. David Kmetz ranked number one in the senior class and is a member of the Spanish Honor Society. He is also a starter on the Varsity Soccer and Varsity Vollebyall team. Charles Wilson is a member of Allen's Contemporary Affairs club and is a participant in the Allen Ski club. He also belongs to an ecology explores post outside of school activities. Peter Prochnau is a valued three aug i 'SY' 1 Peter Prochnau 22fHighlights Michael Jacobs year member of the William Allen Band and Orchestra. He also participates in the Contemporary Affairs club and is a member of Allen's Chess team. Frank Steckel is a member of the Allen Chess team, the Key club and the Contemporary Affairs club. He is a member of the YMCA and the Historical Simulation Federation. Jeremy Lauer is an officer of the Choir and he is also a member of the Allen Chorale. He also earned a letter in soccer when he was a sophomore on the Junior Varsity team. Michael Jacobs is a photographer for Allen's newspaper The Canary, and has been the business manager for school dramatic productions. Robert Harris is a member of the sketch club and the Theater club. Bob has also been the Allentown School District spelling champion for the past five years. Judith Gervirtz is a member of Allen's Contemporary Affairs club. Judith is also active in the Jewish Community Youth Program and the B'Nai B'rith Girls' Club. Judith Gervirtz David Kmetz Jeremy Lauer Charles Wilson Frank STSCHS

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