Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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EDITH ELEANOR GOLDSMITH This light-haired, happy lass entered Abington from Weldon in 1926. She has always belonged to the Dramatic Club and has bpen actively engaged in every form of public speaking. 1 ler work shows a keen ambition and genuine interest in her school. Besides being a member of the Reading, Mathematics, Latin and French clubs, Eleanor went out for basketball and hockey, while she also gave her assistance to the Girls’ Track Team. Eleanor has been a persistent editor on the Abingtonian Staff. Eleanor has a quiet humor of her own, and you must beware of that mischievous glitter in her eyes. “ To argue or not to argue, that is the question GOLD I £ LEON ALBERT GOSSON Abington Grammar School sent Goose to us, four years ago, and he found the Commercial Club welcoming him with open arms. Goose and Fred being the only commercial boys, they amused themselves by teasing the other commercials—all girls. Goose became a hero to them, when he joined the football and baseball squads, played in the Band, and took the part of Ollie Mitchell in the senior piay. The Abingtonian Staff also claimed him as a member. When ads were needed for the football program, Goose was the boy who went out and got them. In his spare time, he fetched adding machines and repaired typewriters,—for certain young ladies. Yes, sir, Goose has been a busy ladies’ man, one of whom we are proud. 11 Happy ant I; from care Vm free! Why aren't they all contented like me? GOOSE MARGARET LOUISE GOTWALS Who is that girl in the red dress, with those pretty brown eyes? That’s no other than Louise, who is conscientious and dependable in everything she does. Louise has a talent which we all admire. We had only to hear her play the piano for us in Assembly to know how much her music means to her. However, she did not spend all her time with her music for she was a member of the French, Latin and Reading clubs. Some people are liabilities, but Louise is always an asset to her many friends. “ ’Tis the mind that makes the body rich. LOUISE JUNE, 19 JO 23

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ELLA ELIZABETH FOSTER Bobby herself, laughing Bobby, whose burnished copper-colored hair reflects the warmth and cheerfulness of her character! With her natural enthusiasm, she jumped into the middle of the fray at the start by playing a part in Seventeen, and connecting her personality with the Latin. French and Library clubs. Bobby flaunted her athletic side on the Basketball and Swimming teams, also being athletic editor of the Oracle, for which the Junior Fourth Estate honored her. You remember her in Leave it to Jane. Bubbling over with fun and pep, Bobby can chase your blues away and make the whole atmosphere cheerful with her gayety. “All her faults are such that one loves her still the heller for them.” RALPH PEARSON GIVENS Happy and cheerful, fully realizing the break he was getting by coming to Abington, Ralph arrived in his sophomore year from Germantown. Two years as halfback on the Varsity Football Team and left field on the Varsity Basball Team have made his athletic ability admired by all. Ralph, even though he is the class “ Heartbreaker, ” has a serious side for he is a meml er of the Math, French and Dramatic clubs. Surely you remember him as the genial Stubby in the senior play. In addition to holding down the job of senior basketball manager, Ralph’s voice and dramatic ability have won for him an important part in this year’s operetta, Napoleon Naps. Ralph, with your gift of frankness, we have high hopes for your future on this little planet of ours. “ Merry of soul is he. ” CONCETTINA JESSIE GODORECCI In 1926, Abington Grammar School graduated one of the quietest girls ever seen in high school. In spite of, or perhaps because of this, her keyword is dependability. Wasn’t Connie present every day for five and one-half years? Sure! Connie was a member of the Commercial, Library, Dramatic, French, and Glee clubs, while she sang m the operetta chorus, last year. Besides this, she held one of the most difficult and trying positions on the Oracle StafT, that of typist. Because of her unexcelled work for the Oracle, Connie was elected to the Junior Fourth Estate. Yes, Connie spoke at Commencement. Is it necessary to say more about one whose actions show so much? “A quiet, likable girl!” CONNIE 22 THE ORACLE

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JOSEPH DONALD GRAHAM Who is that bright, red-headed young gentleman always running around doing something for some one? Of course, it’s Joe. Joe is a native of Huntingdon Valley. He spent a large part of his time with the Vocational Club of which he was treasurer. We realized his ability when he took a humorous part in the Vocational Minstrel Show and likewise acted as Silent Murphy in the senior play. Don't get the idea that Joe is all humor for plucky perseverance won him the position of left guard on the All-Suburban Football Team of 1928. Just as his position on this team was unquestioned, so his position in the hearts of his classmates can never be disputed. 14Rest first, then work.” JOE NAOMI ELIZABETH GRAHAM Naomi dispenses a smile with each and every piece of candy she sells at noontime, and each smile portrays her happy disposition. She is always typing for one of the teachers and her typing is really a joy to behoid. Nome lent her services to the Glee, Library, and Commercial clubs. Her aid as prompter in the senior play was of no little value. As for consistency, Nome received an award for perfect attendance for five and onc-half years, every day a smiling one for her and those about her. 44 Happy-go-lucky in classroom or fun.” NOME GLADYS CHIDLAW GRIGG Gladys was selected as one of the prettiest girls in the Senior Class and rightly, too. Prettiness is not all she has, as she is a most charming and gracious girl. Every one knows Gladys not only by her everpresent giggle and jokes, but by her blonde hair. However, she does have a serious side for she was an active member of the Latin, French, Library and Dramatic clubs. Gladys’ personality was one of the big features of the George School debate; the team had to win with Gladys in her position. That’s Gladys. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” GLADIE 24 THE ORACLE