Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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Claste $3oem The long-sought goal we’ve gained at least. Our hopes are realized ; But many happy days are past Who's memories we now prize. The good old days when first we came To the halls of Abington, And then the years that followed them. Full of work and fun. And now we think of each dear friend, And there are many many, Who’ve helped to make us what we are— The Class of 1920. The first of whom we’d speak today Is Merrill, who’s quite short; He’s very fond of .Sophomores You know, and fond of sports. And next is Christine—sweet and shy, She blushes quite a bit: For a certain Sophomore’s class pin Has surely made a hit! Martha, Myrtle and Therese Are our triumvirate; They’re always up to something queer To trap you, sure as fate.

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24 CLASS RECORD classes went to Neshaminy Falls Park. We took our lunches, rowed boats and had a good time in general. We came back with vigor and spirit sufficient to meet the fates of the oncoming year. We were surprised as well as overjoyed to find that only one or two did not return. Several new members reported for roll call. They were Charles Britt, from U. S. N. A. Preparatory School; Carl Owens, from Baltimore City College; Frank Houpt and Edwin Robinson, from Willow Grove High, and Charles Ely, from Huntingdon Valley High School. These proved welcome additions to our class. We finally “spotted” “Bill” Hallowed as our best bet for president. He has proven the wisdom of our selection. Merrill Ambler was elected vice-president; Sophia Zogorski, secretary, and Mildred Yates, treasurer. We had expected this year to be an easy one, but our expectations were disappointed. With Trig, Chemistry, English and its multitudinous book reports, we have felt ourselves the busiest people on earth. On the twenty-first of November we gave a dance, the first of the year, which was well attended. The presentation of a play is the impo tant event of the Senior year. After much discussion we finally selected a farce—“Professor Pepp.” Under the skillful direction and coaching of Mrs. Wyatt we were able to give the very best play ever produced at Abington High School. Near the end of the term we learned of the illness of one of our classmates, Margaret Leusch, who was always with us in every undertaking, always willing to do whatever was asked of her, and always ahead in her studies. A few days later the news of her death reached us. Words cannot express the depth of our sorrow. Time tied. With it went studies, track events, tennis, baseball, an enjoyable reception given to us by the Juniors and numerous other events. The state scholarship examination was held in Abington, and fourteen of us braved it. All too soon we found ourselves at the end of the term and of our high school career. You see before you the illustrious as well as the distinguished class of 1920, the product of four years of careful training under the guidance of those most efficient teachers, who have guided us along the lines of scholarly achievement. Time does not permit me to go further into detail and to sketch more fully the accomplishments of our class. We are facing the future, the world of mystery, eager to try our fortunes in the halls of fame. Some will seek higher institutions of learning, others the commercial world. Wherever we may go, let us remember the class of nineteen hundred twenty, the tie that binds our friendships. My ambition has been fulfilled if I have succeeded in making a record that will help to commemorate the achievements of the class of 1920 of Abington High School. Frank Powers.

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26 CLASS RECORD Whene’er we see an awful frown On Charles Britt’s brow, we know He’s pondering o’er the theories Of Emerson and Thoreau. Among the ladies Ely has gained Success o’er all the world; But sad, alas, is Martin’s fate— Looking for a sensible girl. We have our artist Dorothy, And Robert, a cartoonist great; Their works are known o’er all the school. And for praises never wait. The mandolin and Hallowed Are the greatest pals, and so, On moonlight nights, to Willow Grove They serenading go. Sports of all kinds are popular With the members of our class ; Conway and Houpt for basketball. Lever for girls, and jazz. Irwin is very fond of golf, Ella for basketball; While Madonna is composing songs For a Freshman girl, that’s all.