Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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WALLAC E MOFFETT GOLDSMITH This is our absent-minded Wally, sent to us from Cheltenham. We thank Cheltenham for sending us our Class Poet, and a scholar of unusual ability. Latin class wouldn’t be the same without Wally, and he’s been a valuable addition to the Orchestra, Oracle Staff, Dramatic Club, Choir, and Tennis. As an orator, Wally’s right there. His ability to use long words gave him the part of Dr. Chasuble in the Senior play. His work is never in on time but we can forgive him for that because he is apt to be roaming with the immortals or giving “to airy nothings a local habitation and a home.” “ To be great is to be misunderstood.” Wally DOROTHY COGSWELL GRAHAM When Dot is not in school, she is usually out of school. Basketball, tennis, hockey and swimming all claim her spare time. Art, Press, Latin and Dramatics contribute to her busy schedule. Or perhaps the “Pipes of Pan” entice her. She is not loth to follow in his train, singing her way through the operas of “Martha.” and “The Pirates of Penzance.” It is only a fancy but may one fondly hope that Dot will always choose to follow—not the fickle Pied Piper of fairy-tale fame—but Peter Pan and eternal youth! “ Notes that trend their heavenly ways To mend the choirs above. ” VICTOR GROSHENS, Jr. This is the s’prisc package of the class. He comes from Willow Grove. Vic was a quiet boy until this year. But how he did step out in basketball! He lists for his activities: Latin, Hi-Y, Glee and Mathematics Clubs, Choir, Track, Tennis, “The Pirates of Penzance,” and basketball. Vic’s our official flower man and we’d like to “say it with flowers”! “Men of fete words are the best men. Dot 27 )=-

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WILLIAM SCOTT GEBIIARDTSBAUER Scott is one of our serious, slow-spoken boys. He has been a member of the Latin, Spanish, Art, Commercial, Dramatic, Soccer and Tennis Clubs. He has also been on the basketball and tennis squads. He ventured forth into dramatic Helds in his Senior year and made a success as Lane, the man servant, in “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Scott looked so well in his butler’s uniform, that we think he really ought to wear a uniform of some kind in the future. “ The kindest man. The best conditioned and unwearied spirit In doing courtesies.” JEAN BERTHA GILBERT Who thinks, says, does the unexpected? Why, Jeanie, to be sure. She has been a loyal member of the I atin. Dramatic, and Basketball Clubs. Many of the clever, snappy articles turned out by the Press Club claim Jean as their writer,and the Year Book has benefited by her assistance. She is naturally athletic, going out for basketball, tennis, swimming, track, and hockey. Speaking of hobbies, Jean’s right there. Her special one is hockey. She played left half on the Varsity during her Senior year. Jean can sing. too. for her name is to be found in the Choir. To sum it up, she is an all-around girl. Jean is the visible personification of a perfect plus school spirit. “ Persuasive speech and more pcrsuasice sighs, Silence that sj oke and eloquence of eyes. Jeanie HELEN NAGLE GOEXTNER If ever you are looking for a i eppy booster—from Weldon—Helen fills the bill. Helen has played on the Varsity Hockey Team and (’lass Basketball Team for three years. Many clubs claim her membership—Basketball, Latin, Glee, Art, Tennis and Mathematics. Helen was vice-president of her class in the Junior year, and who can forget her as “Betty” in “The New Poor,” or as “Cecily” in “The Importance of Being Earnest?” Helen so impressed the school with her dramatic ability that she was elected Senior president of the Dramatic Club. With all these activities, Helen has the reputation of being a good student, especially in chemistry. “ Who can tell for what high career This darling of the gods was born? Gkbbie Helex :J 26

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ANITA DOROTHEA HAAS This shy little girl came to us from Willow Grove Junior High. She has been a faithful member of the Latin Club for four years. In her Freshman year she was on the Class Hockey Team. The Press, Art. Mathematics and Dramatic Clubs have also claimed her in their ranks. Neetz doesn’t usually say much. She expresses herself with her pencil and brush, and she does it so well that we are willing to wager that at least one “artiste” will come from the Class of ’20. “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, Street as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. EDWIN W. HAAS Short but sweet! Edwin has been at Abington less than a year. He is a Westerner who came from Rapid City, South Dakota, after the beginning of the first semester. Eddy has not had much time to enter into many clubs and sports but he did enjoy being a member of the Mathematics Club. He never has much to say, but what he does say is always worth listening to, as those who are in his physics and history classes can easily testify. “ The noblest mind the best contentment has. EDNA ELIZABETH HADDOCK Edna entered from Weldon Grammar School, 1922. This is the maid with the golden curls, the pink-and-white complexion, and the glorious voice! Isn’t that a wonderful combination? Edna, or Egg-nog, as one intimate calls her, has been active in the Latin, Glee, and Spanish Clubs and the Choir. Last year she was on the Abingtonian staff. She started her musical appearances in “Martha,” then “The Pirates of Penzance,” and wound up by being Germaine in “The Chimes of Normandy.” Edna’s a lovable girl with a lovable voice. The auditorium will be lonely without her. “Music is well said to be the speech of angels. 28 I Boney