Wyomissing Area High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wyomissing, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1933 volume:

Q I 1. 1 1 L 1 A--. ,,, .......Z-.... m,mum ' CCDLCSISI-IGN SENIOR CLASS ANNLIAL PUBLISHED, MAY QQ, 1933 WVOMISSING I-IIGI-I SCI-ICDOL WYOMISSING, PENNSYLVANIA Member of the Pennsylvania Press Association Price Une Dollar TABLE OF CONTENTS TheSchool Faculty I The Seniors C Other Classes juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, Eighth Grade, Seventh Grade O Activities National Honor Society, Hi-Y, Girl Reserves, Ora- torical Contest, Debates, Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, Inter-Club Dance, junior-Senior Prom, Busi- ness Club, Assemblies Q Athletics Soccer, Basketball, Track, Girls' Athletic Association I Odds and Ends Literary Material, Humor, Patrons COLOPHON STAFF Editorial Staff BLAINE SHIRK IEANNETTE HENRY I Treasurer Art RUSSELL MELLINCER DOROTHY BUTLER O Personals Humor LILLIAN SHEIDY HUNTER HAlNES IEAN KEMP ROBERT HETRICK MAURICE RIDER 0 Faculty Advisors ALLEN W. RANK MARGARET BOYER S. HELEN AHRENS as-N , 255 fy 1. . -I-'76 School Business Staff PHILIP RETTEW GEORGE HARWICK MARY MYERS MARY CORBIT I Subscription Staff WILLIAM BREITINCER KATHLEEN FUNK ABNER MOLL O 29396 THE CCDLOPI-10 -i S , W 1. L. APPENZELLAR Supervising Principal W. N. MARTIN EDWIN HAAG W Sciences Lai-in MARGARET BOYER English SAMUEL I. HENRY Mathematics Eight HELEN PRINTZ Ari' THECGLOP A. R. BURKOT Modern Languages ESTHER NAGLE Commercial Department A. W. RANK H. S. Principal Social Sciences Faculty J'-, RAYMOND DEIDRICK Physical Education ELLSWORTH BR l N l NGER Social Sciences Nine S. HELEN AHRENS English l-lCDN ' S. S. MADEIRA Science ADELAIDE WANNER Music A. M. BIEHL Geography and Arithmetic Faculty D. C. SHIRK Manual Arts EMMA NEELY Home Economics Ten R. T. MILFORD English K. M. LUCKENBILL Librarian CN Book GHZ SENICDRS 0 Contributors to this section f PHILIP RETTEW LILLIAN SHEIDY IEAN KEMP MAURICE RIDER BLAINE SHIRK RUSSELL IVIELLINCER . . y H TMHE colon om 3.,e,:L,.1,,, ,. ,dv V. , I. 'A Gentleman He is a man wherever he is found. He never quails, yet faces trial calmly, Anxious always to preserve a peaceful air. When what he says is challenged, he hears And weighs the facts with fair and open mind, Willing, when wrong, to view the other side, But, if convinced not, will hold to truth. And gently bring to his conception others. He brings no pain, discomfort, or, by glance, Uneasiness or fear, but holds to things ln conversation that are chosen wellg Will draw the timid out as the sun The flower frail, will keep himself in speech Withdrawn, and rather have his presence felt And not his house or things he owns be that Which they, who come, remember when they go For woman he has all respect, and treats ' Each one as if she were a queen, and holds Her high. His mother keeps he in his mind And judges other womankind by her, As does his paint the artist hold against The sky, although it never can compare. Fifteen THECOLOPH 9 ROBERT K. BENNETHUM O MILDRED E. BINC-AMAN O Sixteen i ii . -.Bennyn Here is the smallest boy in the class. He may be small, but he has fingers that can tickle the old ivories, an eye for ten- nis which makes him the best player in the class, an arm for pitching that makes even the boastful juniors hide their faces in shame. When Bob's mouth twitches into a smile, be- ware! lt may be a sign of mischief. If Bob continues with the same type of determination displayed in his school work, he is certain to make a name for himself. Baseball 35 Clee Club 3, 45 Cantata 3, 4. 0 Bingo Tick! Tick! Tick! Only a watch, Mildred, our parting token of affection. Mildred, one of the tall girls of the class, as- pires to be a dental hygienist. She also reveals a splendid dis- coursive ability when we haven't prepared our lessons. How- ever, we are sure that her patience and her good natured dis- position will enable her to buck the tide. With these attri- butes, you are certain to go far, Mildred, but don't stop af Oleyl Girl Reserve l, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Athletic Association 45 Basketball 2. Seventeen I I-I E C O I. O I9 I-I 0 N ,. II? .:iQ 2 IOI-IN C. BIORKBOIVI, IR. I WILLIAM M. BREITINGER, IR. I Eighteen THECOLOPHON 0 johnnie This fellow towers above us all, and that blond mass of hair lwhich will absolutely not stay combedl can easily be seen in a crowd. john is a good natured lad, generally ready for any kind of mischief. But, he can be serious, too. A fellow has to be serious lor a bit crazyl to ever try to make a fifty-cent Ford run-and it actually does run. lf john would put as much time on his work at school as on that flivver, it could truly be said, The earth is his and all that dwells therein. Hi-Y 4, Basketball 43 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Clee Club 3, 45 Cantata 3, 4. 0 Bill Actor! Observe Benedict Arnold and Bolton of the American detective agency. Debaterl Witness the defender of the ma- chine and the vindicator of the property tax. Musician! Hear the strains of a saxophone or clarinet, moaning in the band or orchestra. These are but a few of Bill's accomplishments. His sense of humor is decidedly English, since after a joke, sev- eral moments elapse before his loud guffaw breaks upon our ear drums. But, remember, he who laughs last, laughs best. Hi-Y 3, 4, Colophon Subscription Managerg junior-Senior Debate 4, County Debate 4, Dramatics, 35 Cheer Leader 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Or- chestra, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 43 Cantata 3, 4. Nineteen TI-IECOLOPH , V f w v . DOROTHY 1. BUTLER I X Twenty O CAROLINE L. BUSCH T H E C O L O P H O N 'f'1 . ucarryn Caroline could make a weeping willow laugh. Because of her keen sense of humor, or perhaps her ability to see the bright side of life, she is everyone's pal. Caroline's active spirit will not permit her to indulge in any sort of card playing. How- ever, this is easily overcome by dancing, in which art she ex- cels. Buschy participates in all athletics, eagerly, or-. But why shouldn't she? She is president of the Girls' Athletic Association. Girl Reserve 45 Girls' Athletic Association Secretary 3, President 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Cantata 3, 4. . uDotn Who is this laughing young lady? None other than our class artistl During her whole high school career Dot has spent most of her time studying art, thus enabling us to have such colorful scenery for our operettas and plays. lt is not an un- common occurrence to see her walking down the hall, robed in her orange smock, carrying one of her beautiful master- pieces. And who knows but in one of these walks, she may ramble to the Art Department of Albright. National Honor Society 45 Girl Reserve 45 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 45 Oratorical Contest 45 Colophon Staffg Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 25 Cantata 3, 4. Twenty-one T I-1 E C O I. 0 P I-1 Q N A 111a Min+. :ru-1-QMELLi4i-33lY4'bi5ii':E 5iiQ.iax'iQT5i5j:i53AEff:WM':'G4m'7?.Hmw ': L-.wa 'lm 3E1Q:.,'i'i-2?i3iNi1f.Lc32S-iizL9i1i?.153Sik MARY C. CORBIT O FRANK FREDERICK O Twenfv- two THECOLGPHON 0 HCOl'bil ' Perfect carriage! Excellent poisel These were the exclama- tions uttered by the spectators at a recent fashion show in which Mary participated. But even that does not fully de- scribe her. She is jovial, lively, and always in for a good time. Mary is also keenly interested in commercial work. A winning smile and pleasing personality will aid her in reach- ing her goal of private secretary. Girls' Athletic Association 2, 33 Clerk of Records 43 Business Club Vice President 43 Colophon Staffg Dramatics 33 junior-Senior Debate 3, 4. 0 Frank Man is timid and apologeticg he is no longer upright. Emer- son would never have written that had he known Tarzan, jr., alias The Speedboyf' Frank is an assertive chap, and likes to argue. This has been proved, not only in debates, but in French class where he does his best to convince Mr. Burkot, that it is just and proper for him to remain. As for Frank's ability as an automobile driver, the less said the better. He plans to travel when he leaves school. We know he will go far. Need we say more? Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 County Debate 23 junior-Senior Debate 33 Soccer 3, 43 Bas- ketball 43 Baseball 33 Dramatics 33 Glee Club 33 Cantata 3. Twenty-three MARGUERITE M. GEAR!-IART TI-IECGLCDPHO , Q ' V ' , ' ' KATHLEEN M. FUNK O . Twenty-four Q O L O PGGHACOG N mamma-.fsfzf 1 , fn 'i'r A it . .Yr . ,, T ?5 0 Kay Grey eyes, in which shine the love and inspiration from great compositions, are Kathleen's. Not only does she excel in mu- sic, but she is also a leader scholastically and athletically. Her name appears regularly on the Honor Roll. Her activities, at the Girl Reserve camp and in athletics, show that she enjoys sports. Great Horowitz is her ideal, and she is earnestly endeavoring to follow the example of this famous pianist. May she be described as having steel fingers in velvet gloves. National Honor Society 45 Girl Reserve 2, 3, Vice President 45 Girls' Ath- letic Association 3, 4, Colophon Staff, Orchestra 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 23 Cantata 3, 4. o Marg An ambitious girl, full of pep and energy, is Marguerite. Her vigor is shown in her attempts at the mastery of Problems. Unlimited vitality carries her into the field of athletics, where she outshines all rivals. When Marg leaves dear old Wyo- missing Hi, she is going to West Chester where she will learn all the fine points of physical education, perhaps, even startle the world of sport of beating Babe Didrickson's records. Who knows? Gjrl Reserve 3, 45 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 45 Hockey lg Track l, Z. Twenty-five THECGLCDPH X 11 'fi' 53- HUNTER HAINES I IEANNETTE C. GROMIS . . J V' enty-s' Q N THE COLCDPHON . f we 0 Grommy Clever, energetic, is jeannette. She greets you with a delightful smile followed by a short and snappy salutation. ln the field of sports, her chief interest is football where heroes win or lose. Crommy can usually be found cuddled in a huge comfortable arm lchairl, listening to her favorite crooner. There are times when she is on the alert for the familiar honk! honk! of the De Soto. Cirommy expects to be a nurse, a vocation for which her high hopes, patience, and cheerfulness, will pave the way. Girl Reserve l, 23 Business Club Secretary 43 C-lee Club 3, 4g Cantata 3, 4. . Hinky Student and friend! A keen mind and diligent methods have made study, for Hunter, beneficial. His friendships are en- Iivened with spontaneous wit, and made of value by kindness. Service to his school and club is manifested at basketball games, not as an athlete, but as a faithful worker. He has proved conscientious in every task assigned to him. With thoughtfulness as a watchword, Hunter will succeed. Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, Colophon Staff, Clee Club 43 Cantata 4. Twenty-seven THECOLGPH - -- x uf , -l,1,5f. ' Wig, nf, ROLF H. HEMMERICH O Twen - ' H - ,. .ii im.3,zTg, ?' GEORGE L. HARWICK O ty-eight 0 Herrober lhimselfl Whenever you see George earnestly conversing with a mem- ber of the High School body, commonly known as Soph, you will know beyond a doubt that a home game is about to be played and the need of a clean-up squad is sorely felt. However, this is not Ceorge's sole interest. He is also adept at constructing geometric figures for Mr. Henry. His good nature and his willingness to help his fellow students have won him a warm place in the hearts of his classmates. Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 43 Colophon Assistant Business Manager, County Debate 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Cantata 3, 4. 0 Red Behold! One of the most brilliant and wide-awake members of our class. Does the reader remember a particular bass solo in the Christmas program, a flash of red on the soccer field, a familiar name on the Honor Roll? lf you do, you will recog- nize Rolf. Although not a member of the basketball squad, he served the team in the capacity of official time keeper, quite nobly and faithfully. Rolf, a great Lover of horses and . . I, is planning a college career at Cornell University, where he will follow a course in chemical engineering. National Honor Society 43 Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4, Soccer 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 43 Cantata 3, 4. Twenty-nine O T I-I E C CD I. 0 P I-I A-ETL ' ' ROBERT C. HETRICK 0 , f IEANNETTE L. HENRY O f. Thirty 0 leannette This versatile young lady--orator, debater, poetess, roller skater, and singer, is a dominating figure in our class. Al- though she sometimes bursts out into unexplainable laughter, indulges in thrilling snow-ball battles, runs through the halls in a gym suit, her long tresses trailing in the breeze, she is usually doing her utmost to maintain the bearing of a digni- fied Senior. National Honor Society 3, 43 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 43 Girls' Athletic Associa- tion 3, 43 Colophon Assistant Editor, Class Secretary 4, Oratorical Con- test 3, 43 County Debate 3, 49 Junior-Senior Debate 3, 4, Basketball 23 Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 23 Cantata 3, 4. 0 Rosie Robert's ambition is to be a big business man-what business nobody knows. Aside from athletics, his favorite hobbies are delving into the deep mysteries of philosophy, or sporting in the shallow pleasures of modern fiction. ln Geometry class, he can argue a whole period against Euclid's principles. ln appreciation of his forceful qualities, the class elected him president for the last two years of his high school career. Hi-Y l, 23 Chaplain 33 Treasurer 43 Colophon Staff, Class President 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, Co-Captain 4, Soccer 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, Track 3, 43 Glee Club 43 Cantata 4. Thi rty-one T H TP 9 P, 'f' 0 V .1-41. ,f MA -A --,mf-i,v..J M. f x JEAN E. KEMP o Thirty-two ' f fa' LEAH A. KEEN ER I THE GOGLOPHON ' ul-eahu Loyal, cheerful and studious, is this brown-eyed lass. Leah, during the past year, has taken an active interest in Girl Reserve and class activities. Her chief aspiration is to achieve success as a librarian. Her willingness to serve others is quite apparent as she hustles around in our school library. This room is her favorite nook and Leah can be found there morn- ing, noon, or night. Girl Reserve 3, Reporter 4. . uleann Howdy! lean greets you with a pleasant voice and an abund- ance of good cheer. Her somewhat fiery sarcasm, added to her ever ready humor and sharp wit, makes her at all times a popular young maiden. Although such banal things as French and Problems occupy little of her time, jean is one of the Senior belies present at all social functions. Recently, jean has delighted friends and neighbors by practicing the scales on her clarinet. May she scale further heights. Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4g Colophon Staff, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 2, Cantata 3, 4. Thirty-three THECOLOP ELIZABETH A. LAW 0 Thirty-four H0 CARL A. LANCE I T H E C'CC5 MO 3'5WT4M'5DWl-N 0 Lance Carl may not be exactly formidable, but when he asserts an opinion, he maintains his position with gusto. He occasionally shows an ambitious streak, stunning and amazing teachers, even exacting their praise. He is quite adept with the violin, and has contributed greatly to the harmony of the orchestra. Whatever he attempts, he never leaves incomplete. Perhaps you have not heard, but Lance is going to prepare himself to be a husky, two-fisted lumberjack and forester. Hi-Y 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 3, -43 Cantata 3, 4. 0 Lizzie Elizabeth realizes the value of unlimited preparation, es- pecially in the field of mathematics. She can frequently be found in Room No. l3, where she is earnestly listening to some mathematical explanation. Also, hockey and basketball hold, for her, great interest. These, together with the enjoy- ment of a good time and a good talk, have rounded out a successful four years at Wyomissing Hi. C-irl Reserve 3, 45 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4, Glee Club 4, Cantata 4. Thirty-five THE CQLCDP HO RUSSELL B. MELLINC-ER Thirty-si C. EDMUND LERCH O f H E 'CNCWIQ CCSP Ho N . uEdu The inherent quality of leadership is Ed's outstanding char- acteristic. Under his presidency, the Hi-Y Club has been doing splendid work. Under his co-captaincy, the basketball team has come through with flying colors. ln addition, ability and experience in banking have decided his career. Casper E. Lerch, Secretary of the Treasury, is a sound pleasing to our ears. Hi-Y I, 2, Vice President 3, President 43 Class Vice President 3, Basket- ball 3, Co-Captain 45 Soccer 2, 3, 4. . MRUSSH Who makes the cords of the basket swish with glee, causes that sullen thud followed by long applause at soccer games, or who in the springtime is seen beating the cinders like a thoroughbred? His name is often seen on the scholastic roll of honor. His voice is familiar in every class room. We know not his future course, but are confident it will be straight and successful. Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 45 Colophon Treasurer, Class Vice President 45 Basketball 2, 3, 43 Soccer 3, Captain 43 Track 3, 43 Band l, 2, 35 Orchestra l, 2, Glee Club 3, 4, Cantata 3, 4. Thirty-seven THECOLOPI-i ANNE MUHLENBERC I Th Q ABNER 1, Mom., JR. ,, ' 5 uf ty ghf THE coL oPHoN , . , ., , .gi.f.,e..wfz saws-1: Wflgiprfei fra il' 0 molly lf you have not heard the latest joke, or if you have any odd jobs you want done, just see Abner. Molly has been stage manager and official handy-man about the school for the last three years. The school teems with his work. The new score board in the gym, lnter-Club Dance fixtures, Hi-Y sign, and various stage props, are all a result of his ingenious handi- craft. But take another look at Abner. Would you think it? He is destined to be one of the world's best undertakers. May your dead business liven your spirits, Abner. Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Business Club 45 Colophon Staff, Band l, 2, 35 Orchestra l, 2g Glee Club 3, 43 Cantata 3, 4. 0 Queenie Those who do not really know Anne are surprised when they see her making merry at the Girl Reserve camp, or indulging in sports she should have tired of years ago. In truth, Anne has the unusual quality of reserve, which, as a cloak, she is able to lay aside at the proper time. This two-fold character has made her the leader of the Girl Reserves through a most successful year of business and social activities. Reserved or joyful, dignified or gay, she is always Anne. National Honor Society 43 Girl Reserve 3, President 4, Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation 3, 43 Class Secretary 35 Dramatics 3, Hockey l. Thirty-nine CD T I-I E C CD I. O P I-I N , MARY E. MYERS PHILIP L. RETTEW O Forty JV' . umyersns Mary is one of our commercial students with an eye for the future. She has already become known as a rapid reader of shorthand, and an excellent typist. The public has acclaimed Mary, not only in the Oratorical contest, but also in her church choir, where her voice can be heard every Sunday. As president of the Business Club, Mary has displayed the kind of leadership that will result in accomplishment. Girl Reserve 43 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 43 Business Club President 4, Colophon Staff, Oratorical Contest 4. 0 Phil This business-like individual might be called the Ghost of the Senior class. The first of every month is sure to witness the sign: Howdy, folks, the dues are due, Please remit to Phil Rettewf' However, he does not confine his activities to haunting us tardy Seniors. They say that at the tender age of six, the Science bug bit him. He performs all sorts of queer experi- ments, and even knows the meaning of such things as Zell- bluteitergeflecht, or Schnepfenknorpel. Hi-Y l, 2, 3, Treasurer Scholarship Fund 43 Colophon Business Manager, Class Treasurer 3, 4, Dramatics 35 Glee Club 33 Cantata 33 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4. Forty-one CD T I-I E C O I. O I? a:iszlwf2f1k2'4:f ,zggmwixfiif 1 .Av . .M W I ..., ., ,.,-1. DOUGLAS L. SALEEN O Forty-two MAURICE C. RIDER, JR. T .l-l E ic oil io'iilfH o N I Morris Maurice is one of our class members gifted with many tal- ents. He writes, cartoons, studies, plays a fiddle lin secretl , and, in his own words, likes to think he plays a piano. The young ladies claim that he also has a marvelous voice- but don't ask us. Mr. Rider is one of the few who doesn't like bridge. As an intellectual should, he plays chess. Maurice is going down to Washington 'n' Lee. He intends to remain South. We wonder why. Hi-Y l, 2, 3, Secretary 4g Class Treasurer 33 Colophon Staff, Oratorical Contest 35 Clee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 24 Cantata 3, 4. . ttDOUgn Good old Doug! He's an easy-going, likeable fellow, with a keen sense of humor and a willingness to oblige. At present, Doug's principal occupation is a study of the complicated inner parts of a Model T Ford. With knowledge gained in the Science Department, he has been able to transform a piece of junk into a vehicle that actually runs under its own pow- er! It is rumored that he expects to take up Mechanical En- gineering, and we sincerely hope that the experience gained in four years at High School will prove a valuable asset in achieving his goal. Glee Club 43 Cantata 4. Forty-three , T I-I E C CD I. Q P H CD N 1-5' ' 7' il L LILLIAN B. SHEIDY LORETTA I. sl-IEIDY . WJ Forty-four N 0 Little Girl Good things come in small packages. Our petite classmate, who is only five feet tall, certainly fills the requirements. Lillian is jolly and full of fun, assets which most of us might well desire. Combined with her charming manner, is her talent as an elocutionist, a skill displayed several times before assemblies and at Girl Reserve meetings. With such charac- teristics, Lillian is bound to succeed as a kindergarten teacher. How we all wish to be young once more! Girl Reserve 2, 3, Treasurer 4, Colophon Staff, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 2, Cantata 3, 4. . Sheidy A calm seriousness marks Loretta. ln the memorization and rendition of poetry, whether Shakespeare's, Byron's, or Teas- dale's, she displays technique and skill unsurpassed. Her am- bition to be a German teacher should be realized, for is she not one of the fortunate few to receive Mr. Burkot's unusual A's? Yet a joke's delicious to Loretta. Have you never seen her when she is so nigh bursting into suppressed merriment, that you quite burst out yourself when you watch her? Girl Reserve 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Cantata 3, 4. Forty-five THECCLOPI-ION , ,. S. BLAINE SHIRK, jR. O CHARLES D. STITZER, jR. O Forty-six 0 Blaine ln spite of the fact that he rarely carries home a book, Blaine is the type who applies himself conscientiously to his work. As a reward, this truly dignified Senior was elected to the National Honor Society. He is a debater of note, an enthu- siastic orator, and an ardent bridge fan. The rumor exists that he plays every night. Blaine's reserve and dignity would well fit him for a diplomatic position, but no one knows what the future holds. National Honor Society 3, 45 Hi-Y, 4, Colophon Editor-in-Chief, County Debate 3, 4, junior-Senior Debate 3, 45 Oratorical Contest 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Cantata 3, 4. 0 Stitz Come on, let's give a good ti-rah rah! Here is Stitzer, the cheer leader, cheering with plenty of pep and energy. Come on, Stitzer, all depends upon you and the team. Here he is playing soccer for the sake of Wyomissing Hi. ln Problems class, he enjoys learning the different terms of the New York Stock Exchange, such as bears, bulls, lambs, and pussy cats. lf you are ever sad or gloomy, call on Stitzer, the first class humorist. Hi-Y l, 2, 3, 4g Soccer 45 Baseball 3g Cheer Leader 3, 4, Forty-seven THE COLQPI-10 KATHRYN P. STUPP O L'-1 CAROLYN M. WILSON O THE coigopnopixi . ..r7'fa-55 1-LEW? O Kitty Kitty is one of those blond, blue-eyed specimens of the fairer sex. She is cheerful, carefree, and happy. No more en- thusiastic spectator ever views our basketball games. l-ler excited screams when the ball gets near the opponents' goal, are astounding. At 8:29 3f4, Kitty rushes into home- room, where she promptly hustles into her seat for a quar- ter hour of gossip and chatter. In her desire to become a teacher, her convincing personality and her jovial nature can mean only fulfillment. Girls' Athletic Association 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Cantata 3, 4. 0 Carolyn Please don't gaze upon her so intently. Don't you see her blush? lf that is a sign of modesty, our little Carolyn is quite a shy violet. We've been told that she is a wonder in French class, where she is continually displaying her originality. She wears a perpetual smile which she willingly sheds upon all her associates. Really, Carolyn has no serious moments, which undoubtedly makes her the life of any party. Girl Reserve 3, 43 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4. Forty-nine ., , . J-,f. M,-K. V, P H -,,,.,1-.M , .X MARY ANN YODER 'Y fku ,954 J 'J 'uf 54, u S, -I I 'QL J ,J JW I' ' ' RUTH A. YOST 4-'aff F fty 0 Cookie Sunshine! Every day, stormy or clear, we enjoy it. When Mary Ann puts her foot on the threshold, the room is im- mediately illuminated. Although a new member of our class, her winning qualities have placed her high in the opinions of everybody. Cookie is a star center on the girls' basketball team, and has participated in all class activities. Brown awaits a promising student. Girl Reserve 45 Glee Club 45 Cantata 4. . ..Ruth,. This tall business-like young lady is one of the modest mem- bers of our class, always ready and willing to help anyone out of difficulties. Stenography and bookkeeping are her fa- vorite occupations. The commercial room is her haunt. Ruth is a true friend, a confidant, and a good sport. With these three attributes, she is bound to succeed. Business Club Treasurer 4. Fifty-one i 0 P H -., J. :nh L,-wk. 'Iwi EMILIE E. YOUNG I . ..Emmy,, Who would suspect from that innocent expression that Emilie could hide in a closet for an hour and a half, trying to avoid some young fellow. Emilie tips the scales at one hundred, but insists on dieting. Her ambitions are a perfect figure and hollow cheeks a-la-Dietrich. She complains that no one understands her, either at school or at home, especially when report cards are due and Daddy demands that his fair lass give less time to dates and more to studies, but as Emerson says, To be great is to be misunderstood. Girl Reserve 25 Business Club 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 23 Can- tata 3, 4. Fifty-two T H E CI CD L CD P H f??.4??J3E7's'EE8 wIi2522fffLS-. Zig i--QQ, g,i:+325Ls- CD - 'Ahead In deep and calm and somber woods I love to while my time away, Where underneath the hazel tree, I lie and watch the forest play. Beside the stream that glides so calm, Upon the soft and velvet moss, I lie and list to every sound, That through the lonely wood does And when I weary of the task, I close my eyes and sweetly dream, Not of the Knights of days gone by, Nor of the camp fire's ruddy gleam. I do not dream of heroes bold On prancing steeds with fiery eyes, Nor of the roving bucanneers, Or brave undaunted, daring spies. toss. My thoughts stray not to battle scenes,- Of flashing cannon, bursting shells, Nor do they skip to fairyland, -I With princess fair and wishing wells Of unromantic things I dream, Of things mayhap will come to me, When from our school I wend my way,- When in the world I am set free. Imagination has a way, Of making everything look fair, But may the actual road ahead, Be kind to every traveler there. Fifty-three THEMCOLQPH 5 lD:l22fT'l2fT1bFdl'1CZ ol OUI' classmate JUNE lvl. FLEISI-lEl2 I We cannot understand. It seems we hear her speak And see her walk, and yet She is not here. Her chair ls empty. Still within Our hearts, her place is filled. Fifty-four GN 4 ,Q ,: M, 5.4-aw Book Two GTI-IEI2 CLASSES ' 0 Contributors to this section PHYLLIS WEILER BETTY RUSSELL CAROL DOTY DOROTHY SMITH THE .C Q , LQ 'D H UN 'Junior Class All ashore that's going ashorel With this cry the good ship Class of 1934 embarked upon unchartered seas. Because of our verdancy, the Grand Se- niors humiliated us by calling us C-reeniesf' Never were we able to walk the deck without having upper classmen poke their elbows into our chins, or step on our toes. But with the view that we would be Seniors some day, and guide this great ship, 'we very capably survived the early stages of the voyage. We landed in the port of Miss Boyer's Home-Room, and when we again steamed abroad through the seas, we found the ocean becoming calmer although our work on board be- came harder than ever. As we settled into our ship routine, we varied the monotony by having good times. All kinds of sports were indulged in-soccer, hockey, basketball, and volleyball. Although we didn't star in these games, we at least added to the strength of the teams. Our rostrum lovers began to stand out in debating teams and oratorical contests. After a pleasant voyage, we landed for two months. After getting things shipshape, we hoisted anchor and sailed into the balmy junior sea. Having had two years experience as good, loyal sailors, before many miles were covered, the crew mutinied, and, taking over the good ship Class of l934, elected the following as officers: Arthur Hess, cap- tain, Edward McDonough, first mate, Avard Taylor, custo- dian of the records, Walter Henry, paymaster, and Phyllis Weiler, chaplain. One of the first things accomplished under our own officers was the selection of rings and pins. The captain had the assistance of the following able seamen in this perplexing task: Margaret Eaches, Catherine Muhlen- berg, june Matten, Billy Baker, and William iMuller. Im- portant events began to turn up quickly. The girls, with Fifty-nine THE coropriow ff'i mff'7'1 V'f s . O j UN IOR CLASS-Continued Florence Black in the lead, organized a basketball team which was nothing to sneeze about. Although the Seniors did beat us in the first game, we surely can make up for that. Our male sailors have made quite a showing in athletics. Walter Henry was the star basketball player. How he flew around the floor to drop the ball into the basket! Avard Tay- lor, Bert Ulrich, john Hartz, and Carl Hemmerich also made the varsity team by their splendid work. As you all know, Wyomissing Hi won the Soccer Cup this year. This could not have been done, had not john Hartz, Walter Henry, Avard Taylor, Bert Ulrich, and Carl Hemmerich fought so hard. Clopl Clopittyl Clopl Spring had come, and Taylor, Mills, Rothermel, Hemmerich, and Hartz, were heard trotting around the track. My, how those boys could speed! But sports were not the only things in which we participated. We were represented in the Guy Knowlton Sembower Ora- torical Contest by june Matten. ln the junior-Senior Debates, june Matten, Grace Clark, Arthur Hess, and Edward :Mc- Donough, worked hard, and found some good points of refu- tation for the victorious Seniors. ln the County Debates, june Matten, Grace Clark, Arthur Hess, and Billy Baker performed splendidly for the school. The junior Class was well repre- sented in the two most active units of the school. junior members in the Girl Reserve Club were: june iMatten, sec- retary, Grace Clark, Margaret Eaches, Louise Guenther, Catherine Harris, Antoinette Harvey, Catherine Muhlenberg. Theresa Ramstein, Betty Russel, Elizabeth Ruth, Phyllis Weiler, Angela Wenger, Betty Winkler, Maybelle Roeder, Florence Black. In the Hi-Y Club were: Arthur Hess, vice-president, Avard Taylor, Richard Seaman, Frederick Mills, john Hartz, Walter Henry, Bertrand Ulrich, Robert Sheetz, Carl Hemmerich. A musical program was presented in assembly by these happy Sixty THEGOLCDPHQN 0 j UN IOR CLASS-Continued sailor lads and lassies: Theresa Ramstein, and Robert Redcay, in an instrumental number, june Matten and Louise Guen- ther in a vocal duet, and last but least, a skit presented for the enjoyment of no one by Monkey Taylor and Chim- panzee Sheetzf' Baking, baking, baking, no, it is not a famous opera star that you hear rendering that lovely song, but our classmate, Louise Guenther, who played an important part in the Christmas Operetta and certainly deserved the congratulations that were showered upon her. Other juniors participating in this delightful production were: june Mat- ten, Angela Wenger, and Antionette Harvey. In the George Washington play lwith Betty Russel in command of affairs, and Louise Guenther and Elizabeth Ruth aiding herl, Avard Taylor, Arthur Hess, and june Matten portrayed a vivid pic- ture of the times of revolution. Sixty-one THECQLOPH ,-......-... -,......... .--............-.-......,..-......s,..........--..........-..,. . . , . . ,, , ., .M..,.... . 0 The luniors Want to Know Why - Florence Baer always listens to the radio. Billy Baker has the ideal complexion. Florence Black's tongue moves so rapidly. Grace Clark is so studious. Robert Chadwick is Baker's shadow. Margaret Eaches rides in a Pontiac. Martha Floren visits Albright. Helen Grill doesn't get fat. Louise Guenther is found among the R's. Catherine Harris likes red finger nails. lacquelyn Harris disapproves of the statement, three's a crowd. john Hartz and Carl Hemmerich haunt the gym. Antoinette Harvey doesn't get stick-proof heels. Walter Henry and Bert Ulrich are found in West Reading. Arthur Hess is always found behind the stage. Paul Keener roller skates to school. David Kershner and Paul Stutzman roam in the wide open spaces Marian Machamer visits Kroenig's. june Matten envies Patrick Henry. Fred Mills and Fred Rothermel are attracted by blondes. Luther Mohr likes the Sweet Shoppe. Catherine Muhlenberg and Betty Russel go to basketball games. Theresa Ramstein and Robert Redcay are so musical. William Muller lives in a fog. Maybelle Roeder is a jig-saw fan. Elizabeth Ruth is found reading. Mildred Shaeffer laughs at nothing. Richard Seaman rides in the Moon. Robert Sheetz likes the Park. Avard Taylor parks at l5l3 Garfield. Phyllis Weiler gets a dirty face in Art class. Angela Wenger goes to 1ames's. Elizabeth Winkler likes spit curls. Sixty-two O COLOPHCDN 0 Sophomore Class lt is eight o'clock in the evening and little Tom, whose brother and sister are both entering the Sophomore Class of the Wyomissing High School, turns out his light and goes to sleep. Oh, what is this? He sees his sister and a group of her friends talking and becoming acquainted with two other girls -the new ones in their class. They are Pauline Hiester and jane Bolender. On the other side of the room is his brother and a group of boys, among whom are their new acquaint- ances, Sherwood Haupt and Charles Mills. Lookl they are all going into their new home-roomg the advisor is Miss Boyer. The Sophomore Student's Club is being organized with jeannette Roeder and Albert Friedman as co-presidents, Betty Biern as Secretary, and Carol Doty as Chaplain. Now little Tom is witnessing the club's first Friday play, A Sunny Morning. james Harper, Anna Kauffman, Conrad Busch, and Margretta Dice are the players. Presently the curtain is closing on the second club skit in which the char- lContinued on Page 66l Sixty-th ree THE COLOPH a,:- V . f. -,f-','..w:f:. 4 K ' 1IIIII:IIIII2IIII IIIIIEIII 2 I I I I 5IIIIIIIIIII 4IIIIIIIIIIIII I I IIIIII 5 I I 5IIIIIIIIIIII I EIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I I I : : :IIIIIIIIII:I:IIa:I:IIIIIIIIIII -IIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I IHIIIIIIIII 2 I I I I I I I I ' I I I I I I I I I 1:I:IIIIIII : : : H: IIIIIIIIIII: -.IIIIIIIIIII I I 1IIIIIIIIIIIII: I I I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . 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Lizzie E. B. 8 Alby 9. Hattie H. M. 9 johnie 10. ? L. D. 10. Sherry 11. ? B. B. ll. Hermie 12. Fat G. P. 12 Trude 13. ? A. K. 13. Ludy 14. ? R. L. 14 Paulie 15. Bup B. H. 15 Fred 16. Betsy B. F. 16 Nett 17. jelly j. R. 17. Carrot-Top 18. Davie D. B. 18. johnie 19. Sonny j. D. 19 Billy 20. Bill W. H. 20 ? 21. jimmy j. H. 21 Tub 22. ? B. L. 22 Willie 23. Burt B. W. 23 Billie 24. Stan S. S. 24 Dot 25. Coco C. D. 25 Mim 26. Bruds H. W. 26 Tub Sixty-five c.B HM R.F ew c. M Mo M. M A.F l-l s.H i-is c. F LM P.:-i PM 1.R 1.P is w.B H.H is w.F Ms os M.w Mw THE CCDLOPHON O SOPHOMORE CLASS-Continued acters were played by Betty Biern, Betty Wenger, Conrad Busch, and Charles Mills. The performance has been so suc- cessful that our little dreamer sees arrangements being made for its reproduction before the whole Senior High Schooll At this moment little Tom seems to be in the Dance Hall watch- ing the gay Halloween Party where both his brother and his sister and all their classmates are enjoying a most thrilling and lively evening. Next he finds himself in the gymnasium of the school. lt is the Sophomore girls who are playing basketball, now with the Seniors, now with the juniors, and finally with the Freshmen, and winning many of the games, too. Tom also is witnessing many volley-ball and hockey games, all of which proves the athletic skill of the girls of the Class of '35. The scene changes and now it is the boys who are playing, and soccer is the game. lt appears that they have been successful in their soccer as well as in their basketball, for they have well rep- resented their class in the School Varsity teams in both sports. Tom's alarm clock is ringing and awakening him. lt is time to get up and he expects to do so but in spite of himself he dozes off again. His mind wanders and again he is carried back to the school and is going in for another visit with his Sophomore friends, but lol They are juniors. The members of the Class of '35 are eager participants in school activities which is easily proven by the fact that the following are members of: The Girl Reserve Club: Carol Doty, Carol Harvey, Anna Kauffman, Mildred Mogel, jeannette Roeder, Betty Wenger. The Hi-Y Club: William Barr, Leete Doty, Albert Friedman, james Gear- hart, Frederick McGavin, john Ruth, Stanley Shinn, Burton Winkler. The High School Orchestra: David Barr, john Bridenbaugh, William Fahren- holt, Harry Werner. Sixty-six -C..Q.LP PH 0 N 0 junior High School Activities The various activities of the Wyomissing junior High School students are indicative of a desirable demand for expression from within the group itself. The seventh grade organized a Mathematics Club with Sumner Reid, Doris George and Evelyn Haag as officers. The splendid work of their assembly pro- gram committee was conducted by john Wilson, Dorothy Kift and john Hendricks, with Miss Biehl advising. The Mystic Knights of Better English, the eighth grade home room club, has as its officers Theodore Deck, presidentg Betty Ebbert, vice-presidentg Katherine Breidenbaugh, secretary, and Anna- marie Nix, chaplain. ln October the club gave a Hallowe'en party at the Old Mill. Mr. Burkot's room gave a radio pro- gram in assembly, a farcical imitation of our broadcasting artists. The Freshmen girls invited Miss Luckenbill, Miss Neely and Miss Wanner to a Russian luncheon. That class as a whole gave a presidential program directed by rMr. Madeira. junior High is proud of its boys in basketball. Their players are Bruce Peters, George Bennethum, Russell Seidel, Eric Hemmerich and Francis Harris. The Stamp Club this year has been very well managed by Harry Mitchell, George Benne- thum and james Mercer, with Mr. Shirk as adviser. There now exists a small junior Orchestra and a junior Band whose members will, undoubtedly, take an active part in the music of the school during the next four years. Under the guidance of Miss Printz the junior High School Puppet Club has produced six amusing plays. The members are Robert Fleck, Bruce Eckert, George Bennethum, Eric Hem- merich, Henry Craumer, Bruce Peters and Trienah Meyers. The art department gave a very interesting program called Life Pictures of Famous Painters. The junior science de- partment has established a wild life sanctuary near Wyomis- sing, restocked it with rabbits, quail and pheasants, and has maintained bird feeding stations. Sixty-seven THE COLQPH O 0 Freshmen George Bennethum Layton Butts Mary Anna Cambell Mary Capello Harold Christen Henry Craumer Virginia Croessant Stuart Cunningham Guenivere Diedrick Bruce Eckert Robert Fleck Evelyn Fleisher Louise Golding Myrtle Guard Dorothy Haag Francis Harris Eric Hemmerich Donald Henderson Pauline Kalfas Ellsworth Keiser Sixty-eight Claire Kitzmiller Frances Lerch Hannah Lightner Helen Machamer Trienah Meyers Louise Miller Barbara Needham Helen Nicholson Bruce Peters Rose Schoppert Russell Seidel Ruth Shugars Dorothy Smith Catherine Stapleton Thelma Sturgis Grant Stutzman Miriam Tobias Kenneth Walley Hazel Wert Patricia White THECOLOPH ON 0 Eighth Grade Katherine Bridenbaugh Martha Hess Grace Bright Marianne Hessemer john Clark Fern Hettinger Theodore Deck Dorothy Hoffman Emma Degler Kathleen johnston Quentin Diedrick Burdon jones Elizabeth Ebbert john Kaufmann Mildred Erb Ralph Keener Grace Eyrich Stuart Keller jean Fox Grace Kemmerling Grace Frederick Betty jane Kline Robert Gehret Mary Kurtz Candis Ginn David Levan Albert Golden jane Loose Caroline Haines Thomas McGavin Erwin Hammerschmidt Frederick Marks Marjorie Harwick james Mercer Helen Heck Carl Mogel Hildegarde Hemmerich William Muhlenberg Arline Henry Annamarie Nix Sixty Francis Redcay Claude Reifsnyder Alice Rettew Herman Saleen Mariam Seibert Esther Simmons Roma Stapleton jeanette Stitzer Ella Thompson Margaret Wenger William Wentzel Stuart Wenzel june Werner june Yost Milton Applebaum Russell Blatt Elizabeth Copenhaver Harold Degler Elizabeth Evans William Fritz -nine Harold Grill Mildred Haas Walter Hansen Eugenie Hertzog Elizabeth Hess Marguerite Hettinger Robert jameson Leroy Lightner Elsa Livingood Llewellyn Mathias William Matten Vernon Myers Elizabeth Miller Lewis Schell Alfred Schneider Arlene Stitzer Paul Strunk Oscar Ulrich Kenneth Voight Edith Woodnick Tl-IIE Corop 4-.11 HON 0 Seventh Grade jack Blumberg Mason Borr john Bowman Ruth Breitinger Louise Christ Theodore Cuyler Robert Ebbert Richard Eckert Gibbons Edenharter Doris George Carl Grill Evelyn Haag David Harris Marguerite Harris David Henderson john Hendricks Ruth Hill Charles Hoffman Anna jones Harvey Kalbach Barbara Keiser Dorothy Kift Floyd Lance Theodore Lunine Marvin Meyers William Miles Lloyd Miller Ethel Murphy Ralph Oberholtzer james Pomeroy Sumner Reid Marguerite Richards Heinz Rose Wanda Seal Luther Simmons Marie Spotts C. Wilfred Steffy Ruth Stump Louise Werner john Wilson Robert Wuchter Pauline Albright Doris Cassel Marie Christ Elizabeth Christen jean Clemmens Lois Cobb David E. Gehris Dorothy Goddard Vivian Golden Seventy jane Golding Richard Guilden Fritz Max Hessemer Robert Hettinger Margaret Kellum Melvin R. Lehman Abbott Pendergast jane Redcay Letty Reigner james Ruth L. Wilmer Schaeffer Pearl M. Schell ' june Sterner Doris Wilbur Minerva Yost Margaret Yost I3ooI4TI1ree ACTIVITIES wx J Af: 55-' 3.3 Q 1' 55,1 I 4 , J 0 Contributors IEANNETTE HENRY IUNE MATTEN MARY MYERS KATHLEEN FUNK ANNE MUHLENBERG to this section: MAURICE RIDER BLAINE SHIRK ARTHUR HESS WILLIAM BREITINGER MARY CORBIT THE CGLOPHGN A A l Rolf Hemmerich, Arthur Hess, Blaine Shirk. Seated: Kathleen Funk, Grace Clark, Anne Muhlenberg, leannette Henry, Margaret Eaches, Dorothy Butler 0 National Honor Society The National Honor Society, an organization of great im- portance was installed in Wyomissing High School in l929. Since then it has grown in number, but at the same time, retained the high standing of its members. The basis of elec- tion by the faculty are scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Admittance to the society is a mark of distinction in all of these fields. Since only fifteen per cent of the Senior Class, and only five per cent of the junior Class are eligible, the competition is keen. However, it is not necessary to elect the full quota. The two members elected last year leannette Henry and Blaine Shirk, welcome the new Seniors: Kathleen Funk, Dorothy Butler, Rolf Hemmerich, Anne Muhlenberg, and the new juniors: Arthur Hess, Margaret Eaches, and Grace Clark. Seventy-five THE coioiviioixi 9 l'li-Y Club The meeting will please come to orderl With President Lerch wielding the gavel, the Hi-Y Club swung into its ninth year in this school. This year was full of activities, the mem- bers playing numerous roles in varied fields. The opening banquet was held at Shartlesville, and we did justice to a repast which made the table sag under its weight. Our appe- tites had been whetted by a hike on the mountain nearby, in the course of which some of us nearly froze to death while swimming in a small pond of ice-cold spring water. A short time later, new members were elected and duly in-- stalled into the club with that ceremony which makes us all, old members and new, feel the spirit of the club to which we belong. Those new members endured nobly the initiation at Fox Lake, where the free-for-all football game and the doggie roast were held. Many a lad came home well warmed, inside and out. We were introduced to a new game, Monopoly . This proved to be intensely interesting, and enabled some of our future auctioneers and financiers to demonstrate their ability. Our usually orderly meeting was turned into a roaring group, divided into fours and sixes, the noise rivaling the confusion of the Stock Exchange floor. We saw faces showing eager- ness, faces with despair stamped upon them, others triumph- ant. The cardboard counters were played with, as carefully lor recklesslyl as though they were our private fortunes. The meeting was turned into a moving picture theatre, and with Arthur Hess at the helm, we sailed to Europe on a trip to Switzerland. As the film unrolled before us, we glided smoothly up the Rhine, through many famous German cities, and, finally, climbed the rugged Alps. The jagged white peaks, massive glaciers, and tumbling water-falls-all those we saw and heard described. Again we turn the club into a roaring, running, frantic crowd. Seventy-six Tl-lECCDl.OPl-IGIX 0 HI-Y CLUB-Continued Movie Night! A night when even the president could not, if he would, curb the spirits of the members. The club, en masse, pours up the street to the theatre, and the girl at the ticket window sells a long string of balcony seats. The mass moves on and up, plumping into seats much like a cheering section in a football stadium. Woe betide the vaudeville act- ors if their jokes be ancient! A jeering roar informs them that the sooner their capitulate, ,the better. The ushers rally round, and possibly the club exits before they legitimately ought. We rush forth and mob a restaurant, and from there we slowly find our way home. But we are not always such a disorderly mob. Our Movie Night is a bit of relaxation from the routine of things. ln the past year we have heard many fine speakers from all walks of life, talking to us of their work. One of the most interest- ing of these men was Captain Bauer, who fought in the Boer War, the Boxer Rebellion, and had sailed many thousands of miles in the old square-rigged sailing vessels. We had his- lConHnued on page ll6l Seventy-seven T HFEFF c 0 L o Pl H oi N A ' ' .f , 1 'fffieetfh-4 ' V 0 Girl Reserve Club Lights! Action! Camera! On the screen of l932-33 unfolds the plot of the Senior Girl Reserves. We see before us the school library. Seated in chairs at the tables or perched on the radiators about the room, are those girls in the Senior High who have faithfully promised to Find and give the best. The room has lost all hint of school and even Miss Luckenbill has replaced her teacher's mask with that smile so familiar to all of us. Our dignified president raps for order and the girls be- coming quiet, business and pleasure proceed. From a scene of intense business during which serious prob- lems are being introduced, debated and finally settled, there is flashed before us a group of speakers among whom are Mrs. Maurice Rider, Mr. B. A. Fryer, Dr. Margaret Hassler, Dr. William Bertolet, Mr. Eugene Brown, and lvlr. john P. Lozo who have spared some of their valuable time to tell us about: Something Old and Something New, Something Bor- rowed and Something Blue , Girls From Different Lands , Health , Gardening , and Character, The scene before us grows dim, candles are burning: a Christ- mas tree with toys around it, stands in its glory at one side of the room, the tables are pushed back and bedecked with cakes, candy, sandwiches, cups, saucers, and teapots. Yes, this is the scene of our annual Alumnae tea, an event which gives us such an excellent opportunity to mingle with those girls who, in the past, have helped our club grow. The Christmas tree vanishes suddenly and in the places of the Alumnae are our mothers, chatting with one another and becoming acquainted with our friends and our friends' mothers. And now small candles have been placed in a semi-circle on the floor. The cabinet members stand before this semi-circle as the new members march in, singing Follow the Gleam . Seventy-eight THECOLOPHON l 0 GIRL RESERVE CLUB-Continued All is solemn as they light their tapers in the greater flame of the Girl Reserve Organization, a flame whose warmth means friendship, whose brightness means honor and whose radiance means faith. This solemn scene fades from view and on the screen before us flashes a very different picture: girls in camp garb strug- gling up a mountain side, stealthily making pie-beds, eating potatoes roasted almost to a crisp over some too hot coals or lounging before an open fireplace telling ghost stories. The light dies away and we see before us several terrified, blindfolded girls standing huddled on the edge of the woods to be branded by ice, to get a good taste of dry cocoa, to discover how their faces feel after they have first dipped them into water, then into a bowl of nice white flour, while their antagonists have an uproariously good time at their expense. The outdoor surroundings disappear and we see girls in street clothes in the theatre, now weeping, now laughing, and now lContinued on page ll7l Seventy-nine 0 Oratorical Contest ln commemoration of their son, Guy Knowlton, Mr. and Mrs. Sembower desired to present a gift to the school. After considering many valuable additions in the form of statuary and other works of art, they finally decided upon setting aside a fund for the furtherance of oratory. The interest from this fund is given each year, in the form of prizes for the three best orations. Any member of the Senior High School may submit to a pre- liminary board of judges, an oration on any subject. These members of the faculty select the five best for delivery be- fore the entire school. This, the year of the seventh annual contest, brought before the school such discussions as the prohibition question in a new light, the problem of the racketeer, the vindication of the party system, the plea for world peace, and the criticism of the modern cinema. Ieannette Henry, speaking on Bet- ter Movies was awarded the first prize, Blaine Shirk, striv- ing for Party Preservation received second prize, and Dor- othy Butler, whose topic was World Peace obtained third prize. Honorable mention was extended to june Matten and Mary Myers who spoke respectively on A Little Less to Drink and The American Racketeerf' The judges were Mr. Arthur C. Harper, Mr. Silas Brown, and Mr. Harry Sowers, whose decisions were based upon the development of the subject, the argument advanced, and the delivery. Never, in any previous contest was the competition so extraordinarily keen. Each oration was well arranged and excellently deliv- ered. The prevailing spirit of fight and sportsmanship were of the highest caliber. The benefit derived from the annual event, not only by the participants and school, but by the entire audience as well, has more than justified its existence. The community has been aroused to a general appreciation of the art of public speaking. Eighty THE CQLOPHON George Harwick, Arthur Hess, William Baker. Seated: Blaine Shirk, jeannette Henry, Grace Clark, lune Nlatten, William Breitinger 0 Debate Bright and early on the morning of Friday, February 24, the negative debating team left for Muhlenberg Township High School. lts members, Grace Clark, George Harwick, William Breitinger and Arthur Hess were to debate the question, Re- solved: That at least one-half of all state and local revenue should be derived from sources other than tangible prop- ertyf' Shortly before noon they returned to report that the judges had unanimously decided against them, ln the afternoon the affirmative team met the debaters from Fleetwood High School in our own auditorium and, we are happy to say, convinced the three judges that it was su- perior in every way to its opponents. This team consisted of jeannette Henry, june Matten, Blaine Shirk and William Baker. Eighty-one Tl-lE CwQl.CDl9l-lQMljl .L .x,'i- - f A if ' ' ' '. 'W' i .. . 1+ .v. H Rs- 4..ff:f.,,w2,., v 0 Band Under the very able leadership of Mr. D. C. Shirk, the High School Band, now five years old, has climbed another rung in the ladder of success. lts personnel has become so large, that it has been forced to divide into a junior and Senior organi- zation. lt has made several appearances in school activities, but its outstanding one this year was its debut at the Wyomissing- Robesonia game. Although we lost the game, the presence of the band served, l know, as an inspiration to our hard-play- ing boys. A few years ago, the band was the victim of much satire and sarcasm, for its continual clanging and banging was a bother to all who saw and heard it. But today, it has, through the efforts of the director and the determined spirits of its members, become a well organized group. The band has talent and plenty of it, but it is only through the zealous and concentrated efforts of both director and members that it will succeed. Eighty-two tgriegcoroivriom 4 i . . ' .. X , 'fi 'lf' LI.-'lil' 5 -1 ' 0 Orchestra Tuesday morning, 8:00 A. M. All is quiet in the music room. At 8:l0, we hear a few weird minors and discords, the usual trio-piano, violin, and cello. At 8:20, we find the brass sec- tion arriving amid toots and squeaks of the cornet and clar- inet. At 8:30, all is in readiness tor the scheduled 8:00 o'clock rehearsal to begin. Occasionally, during the course of the selections, we hear very shrill and piercing sounds re- sembling the whistle on an Italian street peddler's peanut roaster. Don't be alarmed, it is only Dave and Bill getting hot in the woodwind section. Up to this time the reader probably wonders what this dis- course is all about. The preceding portrayal of facts consti- tutes the sight one would witness were he present at a weekly orchestra rehearsal. Besides playing at the Christmas entertainment and at Com- mencement, the orchestra participates in the County Orches- tra sent to Kutztown. Eighty-three tl-if, cotopriom We Wi- W. A F . 0 Clee Club Standing in the hot autumn sun at the fair grounds, singing before thousands of people, spreading the Christmas Spirit through the chanting of Christmas carolsg amusing the school with an operettag performing the works of famous composers for the community, and demonstrating our ability at Kutz- town on field day, are the foremost activities which have made this year a most successful one for our glee club, This success was predicted at the beginning of the year, when Miss Wanner found, through the annual testing of our voices, that a larger number of eligible members, and a better qual- ity in voice, existed in the school than ever before. Moreover the school board, whose attention was drawn to this remark- able discovery and its many possibilities, immediately ordered splendid new books, so that we might develop our abilities to a greater extent and truly attain to finer compositions. Thus with that goal in mind, we began our weekly rehearsals. Scarcely had we met three times, when some of our more tal- ented members were chosen to participate in the annual Berks County chorus: an organization composed of the best voices from each of the schools in the county. Having practiced sev- eral times in the Muhlenberg Township High School, they sang, standing on a temporary platform at the Reading Fair, many of the old songs familiar to thousands of interested spectators. About a month later, several members expressed a desire to know more about music, and to learn how songs and com- positions were composed. Thus was organized a harmony class consisting of the following: Theresa Ramstein, Kath- leen Funk, Harry Werner, Bernard Heffelfinger, Robert Red- cay, and Benjamin Frederick. The class, aside from learning the fundamentals of harmony, even produced some original work. The Christmas season ushered in the delightful Christmas Eighty-four THE COLQPHON O GLEE CLUB-Continued program, consisting of an operetta and carols by our glee club and school. Some ofthe carols included: O Holy Night , with a soprano quartet, composed of Louise Guenther, Lor- etta Sheidy, Mary Ann Yoder, and jeannette Gromisg a solo, The Birthday of a King , by Rolf Hemmerichg Harkl The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night by the whole school. The operetta, however, entitled A Wooden Shoe Christ- mas , was the outstanding feature of the program. The cast included: lean Fox, john Clark, john Wilson, Dorothy Kitt, Louise Guenther, Benjamin Frederick, William Breitinger, jeannette Gromis, Angela Wenger, Antoinette Harvey, june Matten, Candis Ginn, Blaine Shirk, and Harry Werner. ln the beginning of February, we started rehearsing for our cantata, the most important event of the year for our or- ganization, and the climax of all our activities. Instead of presenting the music of a foreign composer as was done last year, we presented a cantata by an American composer The Father of Waters by Charles Wakefield Cadman. The theme lContinued on page I I I J Eighty-five T lliii 1 q O TP H A of 0 lnter-Club Dance After weeks and weeks of frantic planning and campaigning the scene and details for the sixth annual Inter-Club dance were at last completed. November nineteenth was the date we had set and our efforts toward a successful dance were not to go unrewarded. A record-breaking crowd thronged the school and as the couples stepped into the lobby they surely must have believed themselves to be in a stylish country club, for so tastefully had the school been equipped with the necessary sofas and soft lights that even we hardly recognized our dear old school. The gymnasium was transformed into a magnificent dance hall with its new decorations of blue and gold crepe paper and the traditional palms and fountain in the center of the floor. The water in the fountain played softly, albeit a little irregularly, over the colored lights in the middle, while the Travelers Orchestra enticed us to dance every number. On a nearby table stood a handsome silver bowl, borrowed from a nearby club at terrific expense, filled with delicious punch and with it, its homely accompaniment -good old Berks county pretzels. The dancing itself was a lovely sight to watch-a flowing movement of youth and grace and beauty. Each girl seemed to be trying to outdo the others in loveliness and gaiety. Each boy looked his handsomest in an immaculate tuxedo while some even had a butonnier to complete the ensemble. As quarter of twelve approached the orchestra began to pack up their instruments and music and prepared to leave, much to our dismay and astonishment. Then we said good-bye to the chaperones and left the school presumably for home and most likely for other places. To this day the committee who worked and slaved on the affair are still congratulating one another on having maneu- vered another successful Inter-Club dance. May the tradition long endure. Eighty-six Tl-lECCDl.GPl-IOIXI 0 junior-Senior Prom And into our book of memories do we record that most delightful of school dances, the junior and Senior Prom, held on the evening of April 29th. lt was indeed a night to be remembered! From the start to finish, all proved to be successful. As the hilarious groups of juniors and Seniors, and their escorts, ap- proached the ballroom they were greeted by the smooth strains of Al lVlervine's Orchestra as they played the lilting waltzes and snappy fox trots. The rather severe attire of the prevailing blue coats and white flannels worn by the boys, made a charming background for the flimsy organdies and laces of the opposite sex. The subdued lighting effects, coupled with the soft music, all added to this entrancing scene. Punch was served throughout the evening, as a help to maintain the joyous spirit of the fair young lassies and their laddies. But before we knew it, the chime of twelve was heard, and our festivity ended. With many sighs, couple after couple, left the ballroom, all agreeing that it had ended all too soon. It is with deep regret that we realize that we, the Seniors, have ushered in our last high school dance. But we hope sin- cerely that in the future all the proms will be as successful and entertaining as our last one. igfS 5 Eighty-seven . , , .,A , . H O 0 Business Club A new club has emerged in Wyomissirwg High School, namely, the Business Club. For a long time we had felt the need of a commercial organization. ln November, Miss Nagle, the head of the commercial department, called a meeting for the pur- pose of nominating officers and deciding the aims of the Club. juniors and Seniors responded enthusiastically, and they decided that in january, Sophomores would be admitted. The officers elected were: Mary Myers, president, iMary Corbit, vice-president, jeannette Cromis, secretaryg and Ruth Yost, treasurer. lt was then decided that the purpose was to im- prove commercial work by practical projects. For immediate activity Miss Nagle suggested producing a play for an assembly program. This idea was successfully car- ried out with the one-act drama, Mr, Carroll Looks for a Secretary. Following this program, Mr. Patrick Lyman addressed the Business Club, enlightening us upon the necessary require- ments for a successful business career. lt was a thoroughly interesting talk and one of educational value as well. As we had a meeting every two weeks, the President ap- pointed a Program Committee to plan activities in advance. One week Miss Nagle gave an illustrated lecture of her trip to California and her visit to the Olympics. Her pictures were extremely lovely and the lecture most interesting. Although this is only a beginning, it is an adequate one that will pave the way for still better things. Under the able lead- ership of Miss Nagle, we are sure the Club will go on accom- plishing things in a bigger way in the future. Eighty-eight Tl-IECOLOPHQIXI LAI ii A ' 0 Assemblies The Senior High Assemblies were crammed with plays-mys- teries, farces, comedies and skits by the junior comedians, oratory of a superior typeg debates on questions of major import, and Antrim lectures describing many places of in- terest. Reviewing, week by week, last year's program we find that the junior comedians, Taylor and Sheetz, were first to pre- sent this year on the Wyomissing Stage deep humor of any type. Picture week, under the direction of Miss Printz, was observed by the art classes, who reproduced well-known paintings. The Sophomores, who through the year showed special ability and great interest in dramatics, presented their first play, Shadows on the Wall . This original play was written by two of the Actresses, Betty Biern and Anna Kauf- fman. The first Antrim lecturer was Dr. julian Warliker, a Hindu who gave us a new and somewhat different picture of his motherland. The Thanksgiving celebration, which brought to a close the first division of assembly programs was different. No pilgrims sat to feast, no Indians roamed the stage. Instead a chorus of Sophomore boys and girls re- peated Psalm l9, and members of the junior Class read the themes and short stories which had been considered worthy of special attention. On our return to school after a short Thanksgiving holiday we were entertained by an excellent banjoist. Later the Pot- ter family instructed us, in an amusing manner for whom to cast our ballot. Mathematics was not forgotten. We heard the story of the Land without numbers and witnessed the King of Mathematics solve mentally a few simple addition problems. The Guy Knowlton Sembower Oratorical Contest was held. Fine excited contestants in turn, delivered ora- tions concerning the social and political problems of today. The scene of the Christmas Operetta was laid in a Dutch Eighty-nine TTHT-'Em TCE' TOHiTl'imiE5lll 'l5TF'i'6TTi1 0 ASSEMBLIES-Continued Home where preparations were being made for the arrival of American cousins as well as old Saint Nick . In the dreams of Katrina visitors from all the nations gave their version of Christmas. This pretty presentation ended our schooling and assembly programs for l932. ln the New Year machines were proved a benefit to society by the Seniors in the annual junior-Senior Debate. How to be a success in the business world? A play presented by the Commercial classes not only answered this question but pro- vided a half hour of delightful entertainment. The Girl Re- serves can be given credit for the playlet Sing a Song of Sixpence . At least the costumes were unique. The pur- pose, history and value of Hi-Y were presented, not only as an introduction of this club to the younger boys, but also as a matter of interest to the student body. The affirmative team of Wyomissing defeated Fleetwood in the county de- bate on state and local taxation. Washington's Birthday was commemorated by a series of interesting and picturesque rableaux. An inspiring address was given by Dr. Charles Plat- tenberg, the last Antrim lecturer. The Colophon Orchestra, band and Trio entertained us at various times. Then Senior Day-a bigger, better, buzzier and funnier Senior Day was the highest highlight of Senior High Assemblies. Ninety Book Four ATHLETICS ..-lm-, I 0 Contributors to this section ROLF HEMMERICH RUSSELL MELLINGER AVARD TAYLOR MARGARET EACHES tribe c o L o Pri o N 0 Soccer All turn outl Soccer practice at 4 tonight! lt is with these exclamations that our School year opened and our varsity soccer team stepped out into the spotlight of autumn sports. The turnout proved to be excellent and things were started with the customary bang. We were the chief contenders for the divisional championship lthere was no county champion- ship for which to contencll which traditional title had been ours for quite a number of years, for we had lost it but once during our entire soccer history and that was to Oley in l93O, with this outstanding precedent, we were determined to do our utmost to defend the title. Many candidates turned out to fill the three vacant varsity berths. Among the letter- men who returned were Russell Mellinger lcaptainl, Rolf Hemmerich and Robert Hetrick, who with their previous year's experience formed a quite formidable defense as half- backsg Edmund Lerch, our new center-forward whose dexter- ous dribbling, accurate passes and long shots, proved to be a great asset to our successful offensiveg Frank Frederick lfull-back or goaliel 3 john Hartz lright wingl 3 Avard Tay- lor lright insidelg and Walter Henry lfull-backl. The new varsity men were Charles Stitzer ileft wingl, Luther Mogel lleft wingl, Carl Hemmerich lleft insidel, Fred MacGavin lleft insidel, john Ruth lfull-backl and Edward McDonough igoaliel . ln the opening contest on our home field, the team, showing even greater than traditional strength, successfully conquered Robesonia with a 9 to l victory-the widest margin of the season. But it wasn't all a bed of roses! Our next game with Robe- sonia at Robesonia proved to be a much contested battle be- fore Edmund Lerch led his team-mates on to victory in a final quarter rally by scoring a goal which he followed up with a penalty kick. The concluding score proved to stand 3 to l. Ninety-five . 0 SOCCER-Continued The following week the team successfully defeated West Reading on their home crease by a slim l to O margin. Our team had a very successful season without suffering a single defeat, although there were two ties, one scoreless, encoun- tered during the league season. In the post-league season we defeated both Reading High and the Franklin and 'Marshall Academy by respective scores of 2 to l and 3 to O. This year the team owes its success not to the tutelage of a single star, but rather to the splendid teamwork so often dis- played and the sportsmanlike and fighting spirit with which they entered the fray. The new lettermen were an important factor in the success of the team. ln fact, it is to be regretted that they will lose a clever goalie, in the person of Edward McDonough who suc- cessfully held that ball on a penalty kick on the part of Con- nie Brown of West Reading, which gave us that greatly con- tested battle with the slim margin of l to O. However, the prospects for a successful team next year seem to be quite evident. This year's team scored I9 points to their opponents 6. Our all-time league record in six years of competition has totalled to the enormous sum l98 goals for Wyomissingg opponents 3l goals. Our teams have amassed the splendid league record of 37 victories, Zdefeats, and 3 ties. Ninety-six THEcoLoPH N Hfafa, if 4 l Coach Diedrich, Mogel, Werner, Hetrick, Frederick, Lerch, Taylor, Hartz Manager Rank, Henry, Ruth, Stitzer, McGavin, Mellinger, R. Hemmerich, Ullrich, C. Hemmerich 0 The Soccer Scores Wyomissing Wyomissing Wyomissing Wyomissing Wyomissing Wyomissing Wyomissing Wyomissing High High High High High High High High School School School School School School School School 9 Robesonia High School 3 Robesonia High School l West Reading High School 3 West Reading High School 3 Oley High School O Oley High School 2 Franklin and Marshall Academy 2 Reading High School Ninety-seven THE COLCDPHQN 0 Basketball Again the Wyomissing High Basketball team crashed through a successful season! With a squad composed of-forwards, Walter Henry, Robert Hetrick, john Ruthg centers, Edmund Lerch, Carl Hemmerich, john Bjorkbomg guards, Frank Fred- erick, Bert Ulrich, john Hartz and Russell Mellinger-we successfully tamed all opponents except Robesonia High. At a banquet held last year, Lerch and Hetrick were elected co- captains and it was through their strenuous efforts that the team was whipped in shape for the opening game with West Reading High. What a game! After leading I9-l at quarter the West Reading Cagers came back in the last half only to be beaten by the score of 46-33. ln league competition we did not do so well. We lost the first game to Robesonia 34-36 and the next to Wilson 24-30. And then, despite the poor start we beat Sinking Spring, Wernersville, and Womelsdorf in rapid order only to lose once more to the strong Robesonia quintet. With title hopes shat- tered, we handed Wilson High the'r worst defeat of the sea- son, trimming them 42-3l. We won the rest of the league games to end in a tie for the runner-up position with Wilson High. After a thrilling Armory game we again defeated that powerful combination 25-23. Two non-league games were also played on the Armory court with Bfrdsboro and Mt. Penn and both were won by the scores of 35-24 and 37-l2 re- spectively. Our most singular triumphs were over the West Reading team. In our second game with that school we laced them 4l-23. Had all other games been lost, the two wins over the Cowboys would have made the season successful. As a reward for effort put forth, the basketball team made its annual trip to Philadelphia on March ll. Upon arrival, they were taken to the U. S. Navy Yard where the U. S. S. New Mexico was observed in drydock. The afternoon was spent lContinued on page lO2l Ninety-eight COLCDPI-ION Manager Rank, Taylor, Ruth, Bjorkbom, Frederick, Ulrich, Coach Deidrick, Henry, Mellinger, Lerch, Hetrick, C. Hemrnerich, Hartz 0 The Basketball Scores W. H. S. 46 West Reading H. S. 33 W. H. S. 37 Maroons 30 W. H. S. 34 Robesonia H. S. 36 W. H. S. 24 Wilson H. S. 30 W. H. S. 34 Sinking Spring H. S. l3 W. H. S. 36 Ontelaunee H. S. 3l W. H. S. 40 West Reading H. S. 23 W. H. S. 27 Alumni 37 W. H. S. 4l Wernersville H. S. l6 W. H. S. 48 Womelsdorf H. S. 24 W. H. S. l7 Robesonia H. S. 23 W. H. S. 42 Wilson H. S. 3l W. H. S. 44 Sinking Spring H. S. 25 W. H. S. 51 Wernersville H. S. 24 W. H. S. 47 Womelsdorf H. S. I7 W. H. S. 22 Reading H. S. Reserves 25 ARMORY GAMES W. H. S. 25 Wilson H. S. 23 W. H. S. 36 Birdsboro H. S. 24 W. H. S. 37 Mt. Penn H. S. l2 Ninety-nine C 0 L 0 P H Coach Burkot, Frederick, Lerch, Hetrick, Mellinger, Haines, Rothermel, C. Hemmerich, Seaman, Mills, Hartz, Winkler, Mogel, Chadwick 0 Track After a rather unsuccessful baseball season last year, it was decided that we discontinue that sport and concentrate our efforts on track. This action caused a new interest to be taken in track and field work. Furthermore, the school de- cided to award a major letter to each one who participated in the different general competitive meets, not including the inter-class meet, and placed either first, second, or third in at least two of them. This year's team was composed of F. Mills, 1. Hartz, F. Roth- ermel, R. Mellinger, C. Hemmerich, A. Taylor, R, Leiasman, H. Haines, C-. Harwick, B. Winkler, E. Lerch, R. Chadwick, R. Hetrick, F. Frederick, B. Heffelfinger, and P. Rettew. One H undred THEGOLQPHON 0 Girls' Athletic Association Last year an organization known as the Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation came into existence. Under the fine leadership of its officers it completed a very successful season. This year the officers are of the same mettle and it is inevitable that the year will close with a bang! The aim of the organization is to give every girl a chance to earn her lt's motto is, Every girl for Athletics, Athletics for every Girl. It has un- doubtedly aroused the interest of every girl in sports and has given these girls a chance to be better friends. lt has indeed created a wholesome spirit of sportsmanship and fair play. A girl is judged by the sort of game she plays. The sports sponsored by this association include hockey, vol- leyball, basketball, baseball and tennis. Certainly everyone has enjoyed those hockey and volleyball games played this year. Even though there was some interference lhow about that, boysl, we played merrily on to the end. The members of the association did some hiking, too. Not one of those hikers can ever forget the delightful muddy One Hundred and One Tl-lECOl.QPl-lOlXl wx vu 0 GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION-Continued trudges over the countryside. Everyone would be trying to keep out of the swampy places when someone would sudden- ly shout, Here's a spring flower! This spring flower usually turned out to be skunk cabbage and then the laugh was on the one who made the discovery. No one can ever say that girls can't play baseball. Surely those home runs made by our feminine athletes can't be surpassed. So don't ever start a quarrel with any of those heavy-hitters if you value your life. Since some class must be the champions, the Senior girls did walk away with most of the honors-but that is to be ex- pected of Seniors. We welcome all the girls, who have not yet realized the value of our club, to join next year and have a good time indoors and outdoors. Next year the Freshmen! will join our ranks and please, Freshman, don't be discouraged if you don't winl lt's all in the game . The Freshmen of this year deserve a compliment. Keep up the fine work and you will be cham- pions soon. 0 BASKETBALL-Continued at the Stanley theatre. Early evening found the proteges of Mr. Rank and Mr. Diedrich in the studios of station WCAU, the last word in broadcasting equipment. ln the evening came the real treat-the Princeton-Penn basketball game, in which Penn routed the Tigers' championship hopes-one of the biggest upsets of the season. The team thoroughly en- joyed the trip and will be looking forward to it next year. One Hundred and Two Boolc Five CDDDS AND ENDS , i VM. .. 0 Contributors to this section HUNTER HAINES ROBERT HETRICK GEORGE HARWICK YC O L G Pvl-l O N wi . - . , , . .- 0 History of the Class of l933 Seniors! Four short years ago how far off and unattainable that name soundedl And now, as we prepare to leave our Alma Mater, let us think back over the things that we, the present Seniors, have accomplished. As Freshmen, we established our identity socially by holding a dance at the Old Mill during the Hallowe'en season. Ath- letically, our 'class teams accomplished all that could be desired, Dramatically, a play entitled Neath the Scepter of Susan was presented by eleven members of the class. Dur- ing the Christmas season we helped a poor family enjoy the holiday by using a surplus in our treasury to buy food and gifts. We began our Sophomore year, as we did our Freshman year, with a Hallowe'en dance. ln order to maintain our reputation for acting, jeannette Henry, Frank Frederick and Robert Bennethum presented The Maker of Dreams. Frank Frederick represented the class on the County Debating Team which defeated Hamburg. ln track and basketball the Sophs were nearly invincible. Half of our high school career had passed and we looked forward to our junior year. As juniors we were getting up in the world and, consequent- ly, felt the need of officers. We elected Robert Hetrick, presi- dent, Edmund Lerch, vice-president, Anne Muhlenberg, secre- tary, Philip Rettew, treasurer, and Mary Myers, chaplain. This year we added another social event, a glorious party at Green Hills Lake, at which we compensated for our newly-assumed junior dignity by indulging in characteristic childhood games. The Varsity soccer and basketball teams were backed up by the following junior stars: Lerch, Hemmerich, Hetrick, Mell- inger, and Frederick. The morale of both teams was kept up by the cheer leading of Breitinger, Deck, Schofer, and Stitzer. Six Cups of Chocolate was successfully dramatized by Dorothy Butler, Mary Corbit, june Fleisher, Kathleen Funk, One Hundred and Seven T C if O P TOE E 0 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF i933-Continued leannette Gromis, and Anne Muhlenberg. ln Three Live Ghosts Mary Corbit, Philip Rettew, Wi'lliam Breitinger, Frank Frederick, Edmund Lerch, and Anne Muhlenberg par- ticipated. Second place in the Guy Knowlton Sembower con- test was won by jeannette Henry with her speech on Road- side Beauty. A junior triumph was the victory of the negative County Debating Team at Shillington, for on the team were leannette Henry, Blaine Shirk and George Harwick. Activity of the juniors in the Hi-Y Club was evinced by the election of Edmund Lerch as vice-president and Robert Hetrick as chaplain. And next year-Seniors! Following immemorial custom we elected officers in Septem- ber: President, Robert Hetrickg Vice-President, Russell Mell- ingerg Secretary, leannette Henryg and Treasurer, Philip Rettew. The next important event was the class party held at the Penn-Werner Hotel on October 29. The Varsity soccer and basketball teams would not be champions were it not for the performance of its Senior members-Mellinger, Hetrick, Lerch, Stitzer, Frederick, and Bjorkbom. ln the Oratorical Contest first place was won by leannette Henry, second by Blaine Shirk, and third by Dorothy Butler. The County Debating Teams contained William Breitinger, lean- nette Henry, George Harwick, and Blaine Shirk, The Hi-Y elected four Senior officers: Edmund Lerch, :Maurice Rider, Robert Hetrick, and Philip Rettew. The Girl Reserves were headed by Anne Muhlenberg and Lillian Sheidy. After the excitement of Baccalaureate and Senior Day, and with Commencement safely passed, we left the doors of Wyomissing High School with new worlds to conquer. One Hundred and Eight 0 L CDO P Hilo N 0 Ye Olde Almanac Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 7 20 25 7. 8 IO I2 23 25 4 8 lO ll 19 24 8 I8 19 Happy days are here again. Election of Class Officers. Election of Year Book Staff. Branson De Cou's Dream Pictures. Hi-Y Opening Banquet at Shartlesville. Oh! Brother help me from the table. Chimpanzee Taylor and Monkey Sheetz disgrace our stage. Russell Mellinger is a brave little fellow. He's a fighter from the soles of his shoes to the top of his head. But anyone who bumped into him this day would have been shocked at his white face and terror-stricken eyes. You see Mellinger keeps all his savings in one bank, and he went to make a small withdrawal and found the bank closed. Visions of a failure shook his heart, his stomach sank, his knees went weak-and then someone told him-lt was Columbus Day! Senior Class party at Wernersville. Prophesy that all banks will be closed March 4. C. H. Brady-Banjo entertainment. Dr. lohan Warliker, native of India, tells natives side of Indian dispute. School goes Republican in student election. Atlas is convinced by presidential candidates that he is not the only one who is carrying world around on his shoulders. First basketball game. Sixth Annual Inter-Club Dance. Thanksgiving vacation. Hi-Y thrown out of Astor. Hot air removal system installed in school. Oratorical Contest. One Hundred and Nine f'EMEmWCW6SEIWSCD ' 1 O 0 YE OLDE ALMANAC-Continued jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Girl Reserves guzzle tea. Vacation begins. School sessions resumed. Oh joy! Seniors wallop juniors in Senior-junior debate. Discourse on hunting and fishing by Baron Von Henry. Electoral College meets. Roosevelt beats Hoover by a hair. English projects displayed to proud parents. End of first semester. Three C's, two D's. Hi-Y goes to Switzerland. Wyomissing wins county debate. Washington Program. Well, powder my wig! No school. Banks closed. We told you so. Hi-Y splashes at 'Y. M. C. A. Banks still closed. Mistake somewhere-no school this afternoon. Teachers get even-report cards distributed. Colophon Orchestra. Father of Waters presented by Clee Club. CCan we sing?J Easter Bunnie turns scarlet. Fever high as school closes for a week. Girl Reserves get mothers to help guzzle tea. Class hike brings forth fact that Sammy Blaine is a well- kemped young man. Father of Waters presented by Metropolitan singers over WIZ hookup. lCan we sing?i One Hundred and Ten THE CGLCDPHON gt.. '- ' ' 'W F ' 0 YE OLDE ALMANAC--Continued 29. Senior-junior Prom. Somebody stole my gal. May 6. Mysterious meeting. Teachers draw papers marked A, B, C, D, and E from hats. 7. Report cards issued. 17. Girl Reserves get fed up on tea. june 18. Baccalaureate Service. 21. Senior Day. 22. Commencement. july 4. Fourth of july. 0 GLEE CLU B-Continued is purely American, being woven around the creation, the discovery and the settlement of the Mississippi River and its bordering territory. Solos were sung by john Ruth, john Hartz, Harry Werner, Russell iMellinger, and Bertrand Ulrich, the soprano and tenor duet by Louise Guenther and Ben- jamin Frederick. The accompanist was Kathleen Funk. An unprecedented attraction was added this Year, the presenta- tion of tableaux during the performance. This proved to be very colorful and attractive, ln addition to this production on the night of April sixth, the small operetta, Belling the Cat , was presented by the future members of our glee club from the grade school. The selecting of persons from our club to represent us in the annual Kutztown chorus, conducted by Mr. Coodhart of New York University, and the reviewing of our favorite songs at our last rehearsals, concluded our activities. Lastly, we thank our directress, Miss Wanner, most heartily for all her untiring efforts, spent on our activities. lt was only through her supervision and guidance, that our suc- cessful year was made possible. One Hundred and Eleven One Hundred and Twelve T . Ee CQ L 0 P HO N A few days spent in writing poetry produced the following poems. The Literary Department is not to be held responsible for anything on this page. 0 The Rain Will it rain? Ah! will the tempestuous Heavens pour forth Like a myriad of Niagara's Water upon this earth? Stay! Say they will not! For if their heavy brows Do burst and shed their tears Upon this earth, My mother's wash, My shirt, will get wet. O 0 The lnk The ink! See how it runs, Up the paper, down the paper, Wherever the pen goes. Who sold the school this paper? Who cares? Some ink! Eh, wot? We liked the story Haines told in Physics class. The one about the man who bought a certain type of coal to cut one-fourth from his fuel billg weather-stripped his house to save another fourth, put a patent gadget on the furnace to wipe out the third fourth, and used a chemical concoction to save the remaining fourth. He hasn't used any coal all winter and he has enough left for next winter. One Hundred and Thirteen One Hundred and Fourteen Tl-IECCLCDPI-ION Mr, Martin requests us to announce that if the student who drank the alcohol from the jar in the lab. room, will please return Arnold Zwicky's appendix, no questions will be asked. l 0 Geometry - I think that I shall never see A thing quite like geometry. A book that looks at me all day Especially when I want to play. From whose leaves I do my best To learn enough to pass a test. A book that may in summer rest Upon a shelf in W. H. S. If poems are made by fools like me, What's the guy who made geometry? One of our noble graduates tells us this story. We entitle it A Portrait of a Man Drinking to Himself. I had twelve bottles of whisky in my home, and my wife made me empty the contents of each and every bottle down the sink. So I proceeded to do as the wife desired, and I withdrew the cork from the first bottle, poured the contents down the sink, with the exception of one glass which I drank. I then withdrew the cork from the second bottle and did likewise, with the exception of one glass which I drank. I extracted the cork from the third bottle, emptied the good old booze down the bottle, except the glass which I devoured. I pulled the cork from the fourth bottle and poured the bottle down the glass. Then I drank some. I pulled the sink out of the next cork and poured the bottle down my neck. I pulled the next bottle out of my throat and poured the cork down the sink, all but the sink which I drank. I pulled the next cork from the sink and poured the sink down the bottle and drank the cork. Well, I had them all emptied and I steadied the house with one hand and counted the bottles, which were twenty-four. So I counted them again when they came around again and I had seventy-four. And as the houses came around again, I counted them and finally had all the houses and bottles counted. I proceeded to wash the bottles, but as the houses would not hold the sinks, I put the bottles back in the corks and went upstairs to tell the wifest little nice in the world all I had done. One Hundred and Fifteen i ,i,,Li,,if, ,i P iii H - I HI-Y CLUB-Continued tory brought before our eyes, as the raging battles and the swiftly racing sailing ships were described to us. Those were the days when sailing the high seas was a real hardship, and we appreciate more the luxury of the modern liner. Dr. Funk took us on a trip to Germany, showing excellent films of the sector around the Rhine country. He very thoughtfully con- cluded the evening with an Our Gang comedy, which, of course, we enjoyed immensely. Captain Gearhart again ad- dressed us, and in his portrayal of the duties of the State Troopers, gave us a greater respect for those men and for the law which they seek to enforce. Mr. Mills reconstructed the building of the Panama Canal for us. He was associated with the construction, and had many interesting slides of this great work. Many other speakers talked to us on topics allied to their work. We come to the election of new officers, when the gavel is handed over to the new president, with all power and tradi- tion that our club has been able to build up. The secretary gives over to his new successor, the minutes in which are recorded many heated discussions during the previous meet- ings. The club will then go under new government, and we know, one equally competent. Then, the closing banquet. Here, underneath all the good cheer, the good-natured chaffing of the speeches of the members, farewell by the retiring president, and a greeting by the new, underneath all that is the remembrance of a year well spent, a year in which clean scholarship, clean sportsmanship, clean speech, and clean living have played their most important part. And, as we leave, may we always remember that purpose and platform which we uphold. The officers for the year were: Edmund Lerch, President, Arthur Hess, Vice President, Maurice Rider, Secretary, Rob- ert Hetrick, Treasurer, Philip Rettew, Treasurer Scholarship Fund, Leete Dotty, Chaplain, A. W. Rank, Advisor. One Hundred and Sixteen THE COLOPHON . . . . 0 GIRL RESERVES-Continued noisily munching popcorn as janet Gaynor and Charles Far- rell progress in their roles of Tess of the Storm Country. There now flashes before us a picture of girls marching sin- gle file into the Rustic and, to the astonishment of the other customers, calmly turning their chairs upside down to save enough places while they wait in cafeteria style for their supper. While we are on the subject of eating, there comes a pic- ture of girls busily at work selling land eatingl cakes and candy. Who is that approaching now? The malesl There are the g'rls, transformed from salesgirls to sophisticated young ladies waltzing dreamily with their partners in a large dimly lighted room decorated with palms, streamers, and a softly murmuring fountain-now in a room decorated with red and white hearts, flowers, candles, and balloons. Arid now we see the girls seated around a long table, gay, yet wistful that these good times have come to an end. However, through the guidance of a worthy president, with the cooper- ation of a capable cabinet and the response from a sincere club, they leave behind them the symbols and principles of the Girl Reserve Club expressed in a successful year. And to those who remain and in whom this vision dwells, they shall go forward in like manner, giving to the quest the added joy of fellowship. The officers for the year were: Anne Muhlenberg, President, Kathleen Funk, Vice President, june Matten, Secretary, Lil- lian Sheidy, Treasurer, and Leah Keener, Reporter, Kathryn Luckenbill, Advisor. One Hundred and Seventeen Tl-lE,,,COl.OPlfl Q,N -ata-:sits-.Qi,1!fqe'.11n':+2fr3i'f:f.s--, mr in wi- . - 4 . ,f X ,-, akin Mary Myers brings a joke around once in a while. The last one she told may interest you. lt sounds like she thought it out herself, something like the way you would solve a Chess problem or what kind of wall paper to use. I have a friend, she began, and he is Scotch-. Don't, l interrupted, please-. But listen, she insisted, it's good. Well, then l had a friend and he is Scotch-. We'll do anything but don't go on with that joke. Well, she continued, if you must hear it, it goes like this, l have a friend and he is Scotch and he went to medical school and quit the other day and everyone wondered why and so I asked him and he said it was because he discovered that when he graduated he would have to treat all his patients. You go on from thereby yourself. 0 Can You Take lt? lt's easy indeed to be merry, lf life hums along like a song. But you're really worth while If you find you can smile When you're name's in the paper . . . . . . Spelled wrong. And Blaine Shirk says that if you see an editor who pleases everybody there will be a glass plate over his head and he will not be standing up. One Hundred and Eighteen PATRQNS Mr. ,, . - - - I Mr. Patrons Henry janssen Mrs. Ferdinand Thun Wyomissing Industries Wyomissing Development Co. Peoples Trust Company Mr. Mr. H. M. Leinbach and Mrs. Chas. Muhlenberg Heck Brothers Mr. j. C. Butler Mr. Paul H. Price Mr. William F, Muller Dr. H. H. Muhlenberg Mrs. Mrs. Emma H. Bissey William E. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Landis F. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Gearhart Mr. Lee C. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Hemmerich Mr. Charles H. Yoder Dr. john E. Livingood Mrs. L. B. Shirk Miss Maude Miller Mrs. Helen Schneider William L. Quinlan Mr. Mr. Mrs. R. j. Doty Mr. Gustav Gastrich Mr. j. H. Parker Mr. and Mrs. George Pomeroy Mrs. E. Richard Meinig Mr. Fred H. Ludwig Essick and Barr Mr. William C. Shiedy Mr. jacob Woodnick Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hemmerich Mr. Robert Loose Mr. j. H. jacobs Mr. S. Blaine Shirk Levan Freed Mr. Herbert E. Haines Mr. Charles T. Davies ON Mr. Alfred Winkler A. A. Harwick Mr. Mr. jesse Brown Redington Lerch Mr. Mr. Henry M. Stetler Hettinger Brothers Mr. j. B. Mercer H. j. Stupp Mr. A. L. Gehert Mr. T. M. Deck Mr. O. H. Ginn Mr. C. B. Kutz Mr. William B. Shiedy Mr. William H. Morris Schofer's Quality Bakery, Inc. lvlr. C. P. Mills Mrs. Helen Davis Rothermel Theodore C. Auman, Inc. Mr. Bertram j. Murphy Mr. Charles H. Freyberger Mr. Adolph Walter Mr. Allyn C. Taylor Mr. Emil Hess Mr. Henry Maltzberger Neubling's Mr. H. L. Craumer Stitzer and Waldman Mr. Fritz Ahlfeld Charles F. Paul Mr. Mr. Harold D. Guenther Mr. T. C. Christ Mr. George T. Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Auman, jr Irvin V. Bowers Mr. Mr. H. P. Potteiger lrvin Roth Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond j. Wenger and Mrs. jacob A. Miller Mrs. Mrs. William A. Fritz One Hundred and Twenty Esther M. Scheffey Tn ' L HF C lol L O N 0 PATRONS-Conti nued Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. William R. Black Asa Z. Erb Nelson C. Laucks H. Franklin Brossman Harry I. Kaufman Esther D. Goodman I. L. Rieser l. F. Freund joseph Breneiser R. Mann K. B. Albert Miles E. Fisher S. Addesso Lucia W. K. Kessler R. Kelchner Irvin I. Strickler E. I. Bowman 1. M. Sassaman 1. Milo Webster H I Mrs. W. M. Diener Mr. Gustav Zepernick Mr. R. Ullrich Mr. M. L. johnson Miss Evelyn M. Fleisher Mrs. Margaret A. Voigt Mr. Howard Faust Mr. George E. Potts Mr. William j. Griffith Mr. P. Herbert Reigner Mr. Edward R. Stevens Miss Marie M. Bright Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Keener Miss Mildred C. Osman Mr. Samuel I. Corbit Mr. Mohr Mr. Edward T. Saylor Mrs. Murray The staff is desirous of extending their gratitude to the patrons for their expressed interest in the publication of this annual. One Hundred and Twenty-one 'Autographs X 1 7,-,--li il gi ini b 5