Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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JOHN M U RICK CLAIR Maurice entered from William Penn Charter School in 1923. He soon became acquainted with the football eleven on the gridiron, making a worthy place for himself and the school. Although in one short year he didn’t have time to excel in the classroom, he broke many a record in the hearts of men(?). “None but the brave deserve the fairP Path HELEN MEDBURY CLARK The most “peppy” girl in the Senior class entered from eldon School in 1920. She literally dived into everything. If Helen wasn’t in the Art, Basketball, Short Story, Hoc-key, Latin, Swimming or Glee Clubs, she was on the Basketball, Hockey or Debating Teams, or else taking part in “The Love Pirates of Hawaii,” “The Gypsy Rover,” “The Wishing Ring,” “Pan on a Summer’s Day,” “The Editors at Home” or “A Mennonite Maid.” Helen also was Vice-President of the Art Club. Secretary of the Glee Club, Captain of the Debating Team, and Captain of the Junior Basketball Team. Have you tickets to sell? “hot dogs” to make? Want anything done cheerfully andwell? Ask the busiest people—ask Helen Medbury Clark. LOIS EVANGELINE CLARK “Oh. what a girl was Lois! Oh, what a girl was she!” We've discovered that since she came to our ranks from the Hat boro High School in 1922. She soon joined us in Glee Club. In her Senior year Ix became one of the hard workers in our Press Club. Lois also took up swimming. One day she screwed her courage to its highest point and ventured in the deep. Some one grabbed her just in time or Lois would have left this pleasant world. But that didn’t stop her. and it wasn’t long before Lois could swim from one end of the pool to the other. “Bright eyes sparkle and gleam.' Lo PI

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BENJAMIN ALLEN BROOKS Allen entered Abington High School from Cheltenham in his Senior year. Although he missed a great deal of school on account of illness, he made quite a few friends. His hobbies arc French, tennis and tardiness. He may be an hour or two late but he gets there just the same. Perhaps we ought not to mention the fair cause of his tardiness. “.I dillar! A dollar! A ten o'clock scholar! What makes him come so soon? lie used to come at ten o'clock And note he comes at noon.' Brooksik ALBERT STEWART BROSS For co-operation, fairness and good fellows nip, apply to Brock. As a meek and gentle Freshman, newly loosed from Weldon Grammar School. Brock gave his all to our football ami baseball teams. His smiling countenance and polished manners were soon known and welcomed in the Short Story Club and Oracle Staff, while everyone is sure “The Mistletoe Bough,” and “The Romancers” could not have done without him. His hobby? Well, we think it's either arguing or Noble, but don’t ask him for you know lie’s pretty busy making college credits in algebra, plane geometry, and chemistry. For, here’s a secret: He was going to be one of our leading speed typists but in his Senior year he decided to go to college, and undaunted by the task ahead of him, set to work “making up” his subjects. Did he win? We’ll say he did! “ They re only truly great who are trulyjjocd. SAMUEL S. CHUBB In our Sophomore year our ranks were increased by one Samuel Chubb known as Sam, who came from Kennett Square High. During his first year he showed marked ability on the basketball floor. During our Junior year he continued to shine and he also took part in the Class Track Meet. But in our Senior year, Sam really shone, because he was Manager of the football team and Captain of the basketball team. Besides all this, Sam is capable of doing two other things extremely well. These are: asking foolish questions and driving the Ford. “ What is the reason of this thusness? Chubby Brock

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ROBERT II. COTTOM Biggy is a man of all sports. lie lias twice been a four-letter man. He excels in football, track, basketball and baseball. He is one who is never lost on the field or floor, always towering above all others. Biggy was stage manager for “The Raven, ’ “The Amazons,” and “Martha.” If a strong or very tall person were needed, Biggy was called. I wonder what the candy counter will do next year without his efficiency and cheerfulness? Whenever a particular difficulty was to be overcome, he was “Johnny on the spot,” and best of all he always came “Smilin’ Thru.’” “Happy am I; from care I'm free. Why aren't they all contented like me? A. ELIZABETH CRIDLAND One bright day four years ago, Elizabeth, tiring of McKinley came to Abington and promptly endeared herself to ali by her sweet naturalness. She has distinguished herself for excellent scholarship, cultivating a quaint little habit of appearing cpiite regularly on the Honor Roll. She has taken an active part in many organizations—the (dec Club, Press Club, Writers’ Club, and the Tennis Club. Last, but not least, she is chief typist for “Our Oracle.” Then too, remember her as Weezy in the Senior play? No, Elizabeth is not a “goody-goody.” The English Department has more than once silenced, temporarily, this sunny personality! “And those that paint her truest praise her most. Biggy Betty EDITH MURRAY DABNEY Four score and— No, not four score, just four years ago— I’m sorry I was just a little mixed up. Well, four years ago Edith entered from the Willow Grove Grammar School. As a Junior and Senior she has been a member of the (ilee Club. Is she good in track? I’ll say! She certainly showed spirit the way she entered into girls’ track this year. And you should see her sometimes at noon! Where did you learn to dance, Edith? “ Come and trip it as you o. On the light fantastic toe. Bunny 4 14