Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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RUTH MIRIAM HAMILTON Ruth is a girl who will do almost any favor you ask her, even if it inconveniences her—she’s a 'ommercial! Maybe that is where this lovely quality has its root. Then, too, Ruth, during her high school career, has burned her share of the midnight oil and studied while the “wee, wee hours” passed away. Along with her willingness to work, Ruth is also very exact. Everything must be just right before she is satisfied—another of the many admirable features in her. “ There is no higher goal attained Than that which is by kindness gained. MARGARET COLBY HARPER Margaret arrived here intact from Jcnkintown Grammar School. Her main occupation around the high school is taking a leading part in the plays that are given by the students. She took part in the “Gypsy Rover,” and made a good Marjorie Daw for “The Wishing Ring.” She player! her role as Dorothy Dear in “Love Pirates of Hawaii” with enviable grace and sweetness. As a bride in the Mistletoe Bough” she couldn’t la excelled. This year she took the part of Sylvette in “The Romancers,” and Dolly Wakelee in “The Journey’s End.” Margaret, was a member of the Latin, Glee and Short Story Clubs, as well as a contributor of excellent literary material for the Oracle. Margaret’s hobbies are dancing, reciting ami living romances. She is a star in all three. “ .a belle dame sans merci ” HELEN RUTH HARRAR Really, don’t you know her? She has been going here for three years now. I will have to tell you about her. She lives in Willow Grove, quite the “belle of the little colony.” They used to call her “Sparrow because she was so small. Some think she is a meek little thing, but then you know one never can tell. I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if she were to make a very good elocutionist, some day. We never know what these demure little lassies will turn out to be. “ Gentle of speech; beneficent of mind! r ? Peggy Hammy A 22

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GEORGE GITLIN' Willow (»rove Grammar School presented to Abington in 1919 one George Gitlin. We know that lie has been interested in athletics, but—what else, did you ask? That’s a secret. Was it lessons? Again we reply, “That’s a secret.” During all his years at A. H. S., he has gone out for baseball and football. As a Sophomore he made the (lass Basketball Team. This year George did break away from athletics to the extent of joining the Latin Club. “ Meanwhile welcome joy and feast! Gitt MARGUERITE RAE GRAHAM Marguerite entered from Weldon Grammar School in 1920. If there were a telegram for Marguerite, we would have some difficulty in finding her. We might look in upon the Glee Club, practicing, maybe, “The Gypsy Rover.” If not there, we would take a peep at tin Writers’ Club, the Latin Club, or the Swimming Club. Or, perhaps she is preparing to entertain 11s in “The Mistletoe Bough.” We then proceed to the Oracle room, where she resides, first as the Assistant Literary Editor, and then as Poetry Editor. But here she is. pondering over immigration with the Debating Team. But if, while meandering along in the pathless wood, you find a tree-nymph, reclining by a stump, reading, for all the world as if she were blissfully content in her Elysian fields, then only, will you find Marguerite truly at home. “Come, pensive one, derout and pure, Sober, steadfast and demure. EDITH HAPPY HALE Edith’s middle name is Happy and to all her friends the name seems very appropriate. She came to Abington four years ago from the Weldon Grammar School. During her Freshman year she appeared on the Class Debating Team, and also won the Oratorical Contest given under the auspices of the W. C. T. C. She was an active member of the Glee Club. In the following years the Glee Club again claimed Edith as one of its members. We must not forget her delightful interpretation of the song, “Come Back to Erin,” which she sang before the students on St. Patrick’s Day. My heart is like a singing bird! Teddy Marguerite 21 Jfc-

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ANNA E. HERMANSON Ann entered Abington from Germantown High as a Senior. We hope that all of Germantown’s girls are as sweet as Ann. Ann’s favorite pastime is drawing. You ought to see the artistic posters and Oracle covers she makes. Naturally she is g xxl at public speaking. Her soft sweet voice is soothing to the ear. Ann. although not much of an athlete, belongs to the Swimming Club. We think she will be a marine artist. “ A rfs use, iriuit is it but to touch the springs of nature?” SHELDON ALLEN HOFFMAN ‘‘Has anybody here seen Shelly?” Maybe he is making a touchdown against Cheltenham or shooting a basket, or scoring points for the track team. No, he is managing the business end of the Oracle or talking people into buying leather-bound copies of the Senior issue. Howard High School must miss him. especially the girls! Do you remember how your sides ached after you saw Shelly in “The Editors at Home,” “Love Pirates of Hawaii,” “Martha,” and “A Mennonite Maid ? Have you read his familiar essays in the Oracle? Then you know this many-sided young man. “ am Sir Oracle and when I ope my bps let no dog barb! Ann Siielly MATTHEW A. Ill TMAKER Shack entered from Abington Grammar School in the fall of 1920. He straightway distinguished himself by his excellent work in football. He has ever since been a strong factor in the victories of Abington’s football. Shack is a three-letter man. the coveted “A” having been obtained in football, baseball and basketball. Resides athletics. Shack is fond of music. He has been business manager of the Boys’ Glee Club (1923 192t), in addition to being one of its most active members. Ib lias appeared in tin following Glee Club productions: The Wishing Ring,” “Love Pirates of Hawaii,” “Martha,” and the Spring Concert. Shack is also a business man. down in Room 3. “ There's a good time coming, boys, A good time coming ” 4 23