Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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 £ (THE ORACLE . . BENJAMIN GITLIN What was his time? 10:2-5 seconds. Yes, sir, Ben is a ten-second man and that's not slow. His speed also carried him to fame on t he gridiron where he played on the Varsity for four years, l eing captain in his Junior year. He is a member of the Latin Club and Captain of the Track Team. The Senior Class of Abington High School is proud of its speed king. Some day we hope to see him a second Charlie Paddock. “ We have met the enemy, and they are ours. ELMER ELLIOT GREEN Elmer, of the undignified nickname, is the tall blond Senior to whom every one goes when there’s work to be done. Is Pop overwhelmed? Far from it! He is one of our best athletes, having been a member of the Soccer, Basketball and Track Teams. And Pop turned out to l e a first-rate actor, too. We were simply awed at his performance as Mr. King in the Senior Play. The Orchestra and Band welcomed him into their fold and the Abing-tonian Staff claimed him for its business manager. Pop has also l een energetic in our subscription drives—in fact he is energetic at everything, especially Senior pictures. Some day, he will l»e a big business man, and not only because he’s tall either—we just know it! “ What is well done is done soon enough.” Pop Marj MARJORIE EMMA GREENSPAN Weldon certainly must have had a supply of worthwhile girls in 192,‘J for Marj is one of them. She belongs to the Hockey, Glee. Tennis. Reading, Latin and Nature Clubs, and is a meml er of the Abingtonian staff. She is also one of those chorus girls of the “ Princess Chrysanthemum.” Whenever you see a girl who has dark brown hair, a girl forever smiling, you’re almost sure to be right if you say, “That’s Marj!” “ A Persian s heaven is easily made: 'Tis but black: eyes and lemonade.” ■4 2(

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 (THE ORACLET REGINA OTAVIA GALLAGHER Jean stepped from Abington Grammar in 19211 into the mysterious labyrinth of Abington High. She immediately l ecame known as the little girl with the pretty blue eyes—• she uses them to advantage, too! She possesses quiet dignity and a gracious attitude. The wisdom stored in that bobbed head is amazing as she has proved by placing on the Honor Roll. Jean has also been a member of the Spanish, Commercial, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis and Reading Clubs, being secretary of the latter club in her Sophomore year and treasurer in her Senior year. Jean shows quite a taste for athletics, l eing a loyal basketball and hockey player. She is also one of the leading members of the (ilee Club. Her sweet voice was heard in “The Pirates of Penzance and “Princess Chrysanthemum.” Say something nice and watch Jean blush! “ Sweety grave aspect.” GEORGE W. GETC TIES He crossed the Delaware from the New Jersey shore to enter A. II. S., proceeding to join the Latin, Art, Spanish, Press, Dramatic and Glee Clubs, and taking part in “The Pirates of Penzance and “Princess Chrysanthemum.” His other dramatic accomplishment was his portrayal of Mr. Parcher in “Seventeen” while he acted behind the scenes as stage manager for the Senior Play. He has l een interested in class basketball, baseball and football, making the position of tackle on the Varsity in his Senior year and playing on the baseball team. George showed his capability in other lines by being a sports editor of the Abing-tonian, a meml er of the Year Book Staff and secretary of the Boys’ Council. To cap the climax, he is a peppy cheerleader. Last but not least—Oh, well, ask the ladies! “ A little irork. a little play— To keep us going—and so— Good-day. ” MARTHA ELLEN GEUTHER Martha didn’t join our ranks until Septemljer, 192.5. We don’t exactly begrudge West Philly those first two years but we do wish that she had come to Abington sooner. Before long. Martha was in the Glee (Tub, the French Club and the Choir. She also played interclass basketball. Martha had a hidden talent, a rich soprano voice which we didn't discover until we heard her as the Juggler Maid in the Operetta. What a pleasure it is that Martha can go singing through the game of life! “ The song that nerves a nation s heart Is in itself a deed. 5 h

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■ft,. TRE ORACLE DOROTHY BLANCHE HA PER Everybody knows Dot Hafer. She is that rather tall young lady whose residence is “everywhere at one time. She came to us from Frankford High School in 1925. It was not long before we all knew her and knew what she could do; however, we never knew that she could sing until we heard her in the Operetta. Besides being an active member of the (ilee Club, she has taken parts in the Library Club and La Rcpublique Frangai.se. But what we most appreciate is Dot’s sense of humor. “ Music is well said to be the speech of angels.’ JACK BALLOU HALE There are so many nice things to be said about Jack that one doesn’t know where to begin. Ev. rybody likes him. Any of the fellows will tell you that he is an allround good sport. As a Freshman, Jack started out right by joining the Radio Club and the Latin Club. Jack’s favorite hobby is baseball. In fact, he has been on the squad for several years. And Jack’s voice is renowned, for how could one forget his splendid interpretation of the part of Emperor What-For-Whi in “Princess Chrysanthemum ? The (ilee Club will undoubtedly miss him. Perhaps—who knows?—some day Jack will be a second Caruso. “ am monarch of all I surrey, My right there is none to dispute. SMP Dot ALICE VIVIAN HARVEY “Five feet two, eyes of blue; but oh, what those five feet can do. Sounds like Alice, although she’s a little taller :han that. Here's proof of what she can do—secretary of her Freshman class, first vice-president and charter member of the Reading Club, secretary of the Debating Club and Internos, active Latin statesman. Junior vice-president and Senior president of the Art Club and senator in La Ilepublique Frangaise. Besides all that look over the Honor Roll for the last four years—bet you she s there! If you are looking for somebody to draw clever sketches, paint attractive posters or get the art department of your magazine in good order, ask Al, the art-editor of the Oracle and prize poster painter. She also shines as a scrappy debater for she was a member of the champion debatin j team. Editorial writer for the Abingtonian, Corinthia in the Senior Play, Commencement speaker,— Alice is a student whom Abington is proud to own, even if she can eat chop suey. “She comes! The loosen'd rivulets run; The frost bead melts upon lur golden hair. CII ERIE ■4 27