Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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RUTH JOHNSTON Ruth slipped in from Weldon School so quietly in 1920 that she was hardly noticed. Ruth's sweet soprano voice won her a place among the fairies in the Glee Club’s annual production “The Gypsy Rover.” In the following years this same organization claimed her for its cantata, “Pan On a Summer’s Day,” and its opera “Martha.” In her Junior and Senior years Ruth was also a member of the Latin Club. Of all the arts, she loved music the best. Her ability to remember classical music was revealed when she was awarded third prize in 1921 in the music memory contest, second prize in 192.S. and first prize in 192b Ruth was especially gifted with the art of being sweet and natural, anywhere at any time. “Her flocks are thoughts. She keeps them white. ELIZABETH KALBACH Elizabeth entered Abington in her Senior year. She came from Ambler High School, only to uphold the standard of both schools by her excellent work. Elizabeth has not been with us long enough to become very well acquainted, but those of us who know her, know that she has a very attractive personality. She is an active member of the Latin Club and shows her ability in all the activities into which she plunges. “ A slender, soft-eyed lass. EDWARD FRANKLIN KLINE Edward entered Abington from the J. Sterling Morton High School of Cicero, ill., at the beginning of the Senior year. This late entrance did not keep Edward from falling in step with the activities of the school. At tin first meeting of the Radio Club, Edward was chosen President. He ably filled the office for his technical knowledge of radio was a great asset to the club. Edward was also an active member of the Spanish Club and tin basketball squad. Like all other boys, Edward has a hobby. Nearly every afternoon he can be seen making for a level plot of ground with his trusty shooter in his right hand and a bag of marbles by his side. “ I am a strong advocate of Boys' Week Ed Libby Rrn.’S e| 24 Y-

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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

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CLEMENT F. KNEEZEL In 1020 a boy with light hair and laughing blue eyes entered Abington. Hut those eyes can be serious for Clem has played on football, basketball, and baseball teams. As a Junior he was football manager and captain of the basketball team. Early last fall. Lady Luck frowned on him for his knee gave way. It also deserted him during the basketball season. Weren’t you surprised to see him in “What They Think ? I believe it was Clem’s debut on the stage. His hobbies, do you say? Don't mind, Clem, I won’t give you away. “Sport that wrinkled Carr derides And laughter holding both his sides. CLIFFORD R. KNIGHT Knightie is a born actor. To prove my statement—he has taken the part of Joe in “The Journey’s End,’’ the part of Straforel in “The Romancers,’’ and the part of Walter in the Senior play, “A Mennonite Maid.” There is only one thing that can be held against his acting. He demands a mat to fall on when he is dying. Cliff also has played the violin in the orchestra. Tennis is his only outdoor sport. Ah, a ladies' man he is indeed! “For courtesy wins iromen as well as ralor may. MARION EVANGELINE LARUE From the first, Marion impressed us as a girl of girls. Her girlish freedom and friendliness won the hearts of her classmates so generally that when the class first organized, they chose her as Secretary. She entered with zest and spirit the different organizations of the school like the Latin and Glee Clubs. As a Freshman, she was mentioned among those who kept up the scholastic standing of the class. She hasn’t spoiled that reputation. She will always be remembered—a friend to the “foe and the friendless” as well as to the most popular student. “A perfect icoman nobly planned, To warn, to comfort and command. • M A WON Cuff • 25 Jfc-