Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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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

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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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CELINDA.BOUCHER HETZELL Celin has proved so versatile and capable that our head whirls as we look over her activities. Her hard work as a Latin Club member won her the position of consul in that organization and we all know what a fine president Celin made for the French Club. C'elinda’s ambition is to go on the stage. Judging from her work in dramatics, we feel sure that it will be realized. We all remember her clever acting as the mother in Betty's Last Bet and as Flora in Leave it to June. But wherever the future may carry her, on the stage or elsewhere—we wish her all the luck her merry and good-natured disposition deserves. 11A well-trained actress leaves the stage. CELIN JOHN WESLEY JOHNSON, JR. The future Doctor Johnson, or as we know him, just John! The Spanish and Science clubs claimed him as a member when he joined our throng. Every one knows of his humor and story telling. They always bring much merriment, especially to English class. If John continues that way, he will be the original Doctor Happy, guaranteeing to cure his patients by medicine or by his infectious jollity and mirth. 14All nature wears one universal grin. JACK MILDRED LOUISE KAISER Any one who has seen Mildred busily employed in the commercial rooms will agree that she is industrious. But look, this blondehaired miss is a member of the Commercial and Spanish clubs as well as being a member of the Oracle staff. Mildred’s business career will surely be a success if she always possesses such a wealth of the “never-say-die” spirit. We’re all for Mildred and that pluck which makes every one with whom she comes in contact admire her. Thank you, McKinley, for this bright young lady. “.4 maiden modest yet self-possessed. MIL 26 THE ORACLE