Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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VINCENT EUGENE BICE With his unusual blue eyes and his curly blond hair, Vincent arrived at Abington from the Reading High School in his senior year. He has informed us that in Reading High, he was the secretary of the Spanish Club. We aren’t surprised that his Abington choice was the Science club. He also contributed to the joke department of the Oracle. His hobbies are reading and swimming, and he aspires to l e a civil engineer. We think V incent will certainly make good for all his joking and mischief-making. “And wisely tell what hour of the day The clock does strike by algebra. ” JOSEPH BITMAN Joe. arriving as an enthusiastic greenie, plumped himself right down in the middle of the soccer field and stuck to it for four years, landing a place on the Varsity as a senior. Joe was a very active member in another phase of extra-curricular work, that of club activities. The Nature, Latin, Mathematics, and Dramatic clubs all claimed Joe’s membership. But Joe didn’t spend all his time and energy on such things for he was an outstanding student in both science and mathematics. We advise you to get an introduction to Jolly Joe for you’ll always remember him. 7'was certain he could write and cipher, too. ” EDWARD GOULD BROWNLEE, 3rd What should we ever do without Ned and his many talents. As editor-in-chief of the Abingtonian, Ned has done perhaps more than any other student in making it attractive. As a clubman, Ned has been a faithful member of the Science, Nature, and Hi-Y clubs, President of the Art Club, and member of the Junior Fourth Estate. He has also had his share in dramatics in The Dear Departed and in It Won't Be Long Now. He held his own in spo. ts by making a bid for the Varsity Soccer Team. But don’t let us forget Ned's well known hobbies, boats, boats, and more boats. He can do almost anything with them that one could do with boats. Witness his famous self-illustrated sea stories for the Oracle. Indeed Ned is Joseph Conrad's little brother. 11A lover he was of brawny men, of ships and the open sea. ” RUTH MARGUERITE CAMPBELL Highland lost and Abington won when Ruth joined the ranks at Abington. The Latin, French, Dramatic, Glee and Swimming clubs, and the Year Book Staff, call Ruth a member. The truth will always come out — and as a result we find Ruth to be quite a golf fiend, her only ambition being to play eighteen holes. Ruth’s charming personality and winning smile have gained many friends for her not only at Abington, but everywhere. Add to all these virtues, willingness and a keen sense of humor and there we have the very active young lady—Ruth Marguerite Campbell. 14Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeterA1 12 The Oracle

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ELBERT NICHOLAS ALEXANDER Did you ever see a brown streak go past you like a shot out of a gun? Well, if you have, it’s probably Nick in his De Soto, tearing up the road to take a teacher to the train. He really shows his ability at Abington where, for the last four years, he has been sticking his blond head up with everybody. As an executive, he occupied the president’s chair in the Science Club and also in the Senior B Class. Nick took a stab at football, too, making the Varsity. He was also a staunch supporter of the Oracle Staff, Junior Fourth Estate and Year Book Staff. Nick is both singer and actor. Did you see Napoleon Naps, or It Wont Be Long Now? His club activities, which are numerous, include the Student Council and the Dramatic, Math, and (dee clubs. We hope that Nick will drive back to Abington frequently. “ I likely fellow with his clean, clear eyes. JOHN BARCLAY STEVENSON ANDERSON Andy pulled into Abington High School from the old Abington Grammar School. John was an ever ready candidate for various sports, such as, football, swimming, and track. However, he also supported some of the indoor extra-curricular activities, for the Dramatic, Commercial, Aircraft, Printing, and Science clubs all claimed his membership. We’re not surprised at Andy’s interest in the Printing or Aircraft Clubs for he certainly is handy with tools. Any small jobs you want done?—Any little knick-knacks to be repaired?—( all on Handy Andy, especially if it’s printing. “Give me a horse and I'll bother yon not. MARIAN RUTH BERKENSTOCK “Hey, Kressey, where are you?” Yes. that’s Berkv calling her sport side-kick. Berky contributed her splendid athletic ability to the Hockey, Basketball, and Track teams in her constant good playing and in her consistent encouragement. In many a disheartening moment of play, it was Berky’s helpful work that made the team buck up and fight. Not only sports held her attention for the Latin, Spanish and Commercial clubs found her name on their rolls. Berky’s amiability and willingness have brought an ever increasing circle of friends to her side and her witty nature and love of fun have held them there. “Her feet are on the winds. WILLIAM DeBENNEVILLE BERTOLETTE Bert, under the burden of “deBenneville” for a middle name, came to Abington from West Philadelphia High School in 1928. He was not at all bashful when he immediately joined the basketball squad, in later years becoming a big help to the soccer squad. The Science and the Mathematics clubs chained his interest. He became secretary and treasurer of the Math Club. Bill also showed his dramatic ability as a “meek little man,” in the Senior Play. And bright! He was on the Honor Roll very many times as well as being a staff member of the Abingtonian! Shall we ever forget his chemistry ability? I should say not—nor him either. “ There s a boy with a three-decker brain. June, 1931 11

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DOROTHY ANTOINETTE CLEVELAND Peregrinations—transcendentalism—when you hear those words, of whom do you think? Dot, of course, for who would know what they mean but Dot. She is our walking dictionary, and that’s not all! Every one likes Dot for her real sense of humor, for to those of us who know her. Dot is always ready with a wisecrack. But Dot has done more than this. She was a member of the Commercial, Library, and Etiquette clubs. And wasn’t it Dot who received the highest mark in an intelligence test. ' She has won her numerals in hockey and Dot has certainly helped the Class of 31 in the interclass track meets. If ever you’re crestfallen and disheartened, look up Dot—she’s a real tonic. “Her eyes, set in the youth of her, were pools.” PHILIP SHERIDAN MOORE CORSON “Money—money—money—for this—for that—for the other thing”— This is the battle-cry of the peppy treasurer of the Senior Class. Between accounts, Sher found time to devote to the Spanish. Commercial, and Hi-Y clubs. Practice makes perfect, so they say. Accordingly, Sheridan achieved the position of Business Manager on the Abingtonian Staff, which in turn promoted him to a membership in the Junior Fourth Estate. But Sher didn’t always speak through commercial terms for he was the fellow who filled the vacant place on the line of scrimmage in the Cheltenham f K tball tourney. 1-2-3-4 etc. were in high school days, football signals, but in later life they will number the steps of the ladder which Sher has climbed. “ There was a manhood in his look. ” JEAN DARLING “And this is a picture Peg and I took at—” (chorus of laughs and merriment by Jean). Jean’s explanation of the results of one of her many hobbies has lightened many a weary day. Never quiet, she buzzes from place to place and back again—doing this—doing that. However, she does have her serious moments. In some of these moments, she joined the Latin, French and Hi-Y clubs, being later elected to the Junior Fourth Estate. But haven’t we seen her name on a printed page—surely, many times in the Oracle. I lobby after hobby,—Jean will always be remembered for her ever memorable giggle and her entrancing stories of her friends— horses and dogs. 11 You might be a brown leaf on a tree.” JOHN ALBERT DAVENPORT Who is that boy so dexterously guiding his motorcycle? That’s Al. a true Abington product. Wherever he is. the motorcycle is sure to be somewhere near. But AI, however, devoted some of his time to school activities and not all of his time to the motorcycle. Al became an active memlier of the Science Club. How can any one of the seniors forget Al’s themes and book reports every Monday and Tuesday in English class? He is planning to be a motor expert. Keep at it, Al; we’re all back of you. “Heedless of grammar they all cried, ‘ That's him'.” June, 1931 13