Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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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

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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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RUTH ADELAIDE HAINES A genius is in our midst! A genius—yes, a girl—at making, in the latest fashion, clothes that make others green with envy. Perhaps she may bring some styles from Paris with her when she will have completed her studies in Europe. Ruth, in the good old days, was secretary and treasurer of the Mathematics Club and took an active part in the Reading, Glee, Internos, French and Debating clubs. Chemistry is Ruth’s weakness. If she doesn’t blow' up her good humor and personality, every one will be satisfied. Ruth goes quietly but she makes an impression. “ I joyful smile and a loving heart has she. ” RUFUS MARY ELIZABETH HAM BACH Mary can almost speak for herself, for she certainly has done plenty of it. She is the one you ask when you want publicity stunts for plays or dances. She is the one you ask for monologues w hen some club meeting needs an entertainer. In fact, you always look for her for any program where a speaker in a character part is required. The lucky clubs that held this cheery, amusing girl were Commercial, French, Dramatic, Nature and Latin. Continue your speaking in any form you w'ish, Teddy, but please draw the line at soap box orating. “ We wonder at this girl and yet we like her. ” TEDDY LEORA ANNA HAMPP “Ah, here is ze artiste;” for you know that I.eora is really a budding genius. But her talents are diversified, to say the least, for she signed up with the Art, Nature and Internos clubs while the Tennis, Hockey and Basketball teams welcomed her as a fighting force. Also, she has the honor of being a member of the Junior Fourth Estate. Certainly you remember her marvelous drawings and sketches in the Oracle; they reflect Leora’s colorful imagination, and her delightful, vivid personality. “Art is the expression of one soul talking to another.” LEE JUNE, 1930 25