Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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THE OCfflO-E ISAAC MORRIS MESSER One wonders how so much pep and Abington spirit could be bundled in such a small person. Dutch starts! right in by joining the Latin and Spanish clubs, and when Spring came his fancy turned to baseball where we find him as assistant manager. Morris was also a valued member of our champion Soccer Team in 1927. We also find Morris playing basketball, giving a Varsity player lots to worry about. And those left-handed scoops in tennis! Can he talk? Ask the girls whom he enjoys teasing. “ Hang sorrow1 Care will kill a cat, And therefore let's be merry. DUTCH GERTRUDE MARIE MILES Gertie’s first move was to join the Latin Club. Languages must have appealed to her, for a short time later, she joined the French Club. Although very reserved and quiet, Gertie was a helper, becoming a member of the Internos Club. For three years she subbed on the Hockey Team—a faithful supporter. And did you ever see Gertie giggle? She has a real sense of humor, as she has betrayed more than once in English Class. But Gertie—we know you don’t like being teased. More than once we've heard you exclaim, “These Kid Brothers”! “ The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. ” GERT EMILY SIDNEY MOORE Giggling? That’s where Emily shines. M’s mixing of Latin and laughter was a great help to the members of her Latin Class! We like to see M smile because it makes all the w-orld seem bright. But smiling wasn’t Emily’s only occupation in high school. Did you ever see Emily when she was busy in Cooking Class? Or Sewing Class? We think Emily is very domestic, and whisper— she has a reason! “Peace is always beautiful. ” EM 4 23 {=-

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THE ORACLE HAROLD LIGHTMAN Soc came to us from Abington Grammar School, and immediately plunged into Vocational work. He became a member of the Vocational Club and the Radio Club, earning the post of secretary-treasurer of the latter in his senior year. Have you ever seen Harold go through any of his noted contortions? You’d certainly know that he was an apt member of our Tumbling Team! He can act “hard-boiled”, too, as he demonstrated in our Senior Play. And Harold is a shining light as cartoonist for our Oracle. Witty with both pen and tongue! 11 The measure of li fe is its service. ” KATHRYN FOLWELL MARKLEY As a freshman, K eagerly plunged into the school activities. The Commercial, French, and Dramatic clubs all claim her as an active member, and surely you’ve noticed her doing her best every morning as a member of the Choir in chapel. When the Commercials were choosing a representative for the Student Council, what better selection could they have made then K with her ready smile? If you have a case of “blues”, call in Dr. K for she is Old Man Gloom’s greatest enemy as all of her many friends can vouch. “A whisk and a whirl, a cute little girl. ” MARGARET ELIZABETH McCLEAN Peggy’s middle name should have been Busy. She seems to have been in almost everything. Peggy joined the Latin, Mathematics, Spanish, Tennis, and Hockey clubs, being secretary and treasurer of the Nature Club. As a senior Margaret had a busy time playing goalkeeper and managing the Hockey Team. Peggy is also the poetry editor of our Oracle. And the poems she does write! Humorous, sad, any kind! This good work of hers made her a member of the Junior Fourth Estate. Besides all of this Peggy even found time to play the part of Annie in the Senior Play. And her outside pastime? It is rumored that Margaret has a pet cat. If you want to see Peggy show interest —ask her about the tricks her cat can perform. “Heart on her lips, and soul within her eyes.” PEGGY soc =1 22 {=-

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JAMES CHRISTIE PARSONS Tall, carefree, smiling—that’s Jimmie! Worry may knock at Jimmie’s door but never seems to gain entrance. In his more ambitious moments, he drew harmony from his violin as a member of the Orchestra. The Latin, Spanish and Nature clubs claimed him. Jimmie belonged to the Racquet Club in more ways than one! He also took his bumps on the soccer field. An all-round good fellow—that's Jimmie! “ Take time for deliberation— Haste spoils everything. ” CHARLES FREDERICK RISSMILLER Frog had a hard time getting started in Abington because of his shyness and quietness. But after joining the Mathematics Club, he grew bolder and joined the Nature and Spanish clubs. Then Frog found that his feet grew wings! He went out for track, broke a few records, and became Abington’s star miler. Again his winged feet brought him glory. Did you ever watch F'rog play goal tender on the Soccer Team? He’s everywhere at once! If Frog can stop trouble in the big, wide world as he stops soccerballs,—well, he'll be a glorious success! “Doing good is the only certain happy action of a man’s life.’’ LOUISE BAUCOMBE ROBERSON Thank you, Park School. We appreciate Louise. She is a regular shark at languages, being a member of the Latin, French, and Spanish clubs. Have you ever heard Louise speak? If not, you have missed something. Especially when Emily and Louise get together! A soft voice and a ready smile—that’s Louise! “In her very quietness there is charm.’’ FROG JIMMIE 1.0 V 4 24