Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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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

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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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GEORGE B DETWILER From the nigged hills of North Glenside, a Freshman timidly approached Abington High School in 19-20. He soon became popular with his classmates and they gave him the honor of leading the class. He made such a good job of it that they again handed him the steering wheel. Iii his third year he branched out into the athletic world and won a position on the track team, which he held his Senior year also. George is cpiite an actor and in his plays cpiite the ladies’ man, having been married off several times, once in “The Mistletoe Bough,” and again in “The Romancers.” He was pretty consistent though, as he married the same girl both times. George works very conscientiously at his studies. George’s favorite type of English is letter-writing. “.1 mans man” MARION GILBERT DOLTON Marion entered from Feasterville High School. We thank you. Mr. Feasterville! Our most prominent recollection of Marion is in French class. No, she wasn’t the “dummy,” she was the brains! We don’t like to say that teachers have pets, but if they do, a girl like Marion is a fine choice! She is steady and trustworthy, in all things. We would recommend her anywhere as a good loyal friend. She assisted the Seniors on the Oracle Staff. Whatever she did, we can rest assured that it was done wisely and well! A friend in need. Is a friend indeed ” 1)ETTY Zuzu LOIS MARGARET DOUGHERTY They say that beauty and brains never go together, but here is the exception which proves the rule. The faculty will vouch for the brains; the students, the beauty. Do you ask for some proofs of Margaret’s versatility? Her organization membership list includes the Glee, Tennis, Swimming and Writers’ Clubs, and the Debating Team. Her executive ability is shown by the fact that she has been Vice-President of the Glee Club. Secretary of the Athletic Association, and Vice-President of her class. Her dramatic surprises have ranged from Mother Goose in “The Wishing Ring,” Elizabeth in “The Editors at Home.” Gladys Terrill in “A Journey’s End.” the Mother in “What They Think,” to her final triumph as Tillie in “A Mennonite Maid.” We have saved the best until the last. Without Margaret’s unfailing conscientious work what would have happened t o“Our Oracle”? She was rightlyEditor-in-Chief. Of course, Margaret’s human. If you don’t believe it, ask anyone at Abington from the most dignified Senior to the most inglorious Freshman. They all know her, especially from- her prominence on the Honor Roll. No, such a paragon does not have a terrible temper. At least, we haven’t felt it yet. “ They call her fair. I do not know. never thought to look. 117 0 heeds the binder's costliest show When he may read the book?” J 15 f=- Peaches