Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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GRACE LEONORE FREESTON Four short years ago, Grade arrived from Weldon as a wee fresh man. First Grace went out for hockey, making the Varsity squad in her sophomore year. Her ability in typing is shown by the fact that she is our very efficient Abingtonian typist, a member of the Junior Fourth Estate and also a member of the Year Book Staff. The offices Grade has held—secre-retary of the Commercial Club, treasurer of the Library Club, class treasurer, secretary of Student Council, besides being president of the Library Club. In addition she was a member of the Girls’ Hi-Y and Glee clubs. To show her versatility, Grade appeared on the Honor Roll. “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.’’ That’s Gracie’s motto. But did you say you wanted something done? Give it to Grade. 11 She had the biggest heart— And smiles to give A EDNA CLARA FRITZ Blue eyes, black hair, a solemn countenance, that’s Edna. Edna came to us from Highland. As an freshman, she showed her interest in athletics by going out for hockey. The Science and Commercial clubs also claimed Fritzy as one of their most interested and attentive members. Edna likes to sing and does it well as is shown by her membership in the Glee Club. Edna also likes to swim and as for sewing, Fritzy is a perfect “whiz ”. Look in the Sewing Room and you’ll see. “Dark was her hair A' FRED EARL GEUTHER, JR. Happy-go-lucky Fred! In him we have a walking definition of optimism. He was serious enough to manage to support the sport activities of track and basketball. His name could be found on the rolls of the Dramatic, Mathematics, Spanish and Science clubs if any one cared to inquire into the matter. As an actor—shall we forget the Irish “( op in the Senior Play. It Wont Be Long Now until Fred is following up his ambition, the vocation of engineering. “ I was ever a fighter A RUTH EVELYN GREEN Forests, a winding road, tlowers—no, we’re not taking a trip down Vinegar Hill. We see all this before us as we look over the shoulder of a petite, little red head. Ruth is painting in oils, her favorite pastime. We know Ruth is talented at dabbing paint; her illustrations for the Oracle have proved this. Ruth spends some of her precious time with the hrench Club; she is art editor of the Oracle, secretary of the Art Club, and a Junior Fourth Estate member. Ruth sings, too, for she took part in several operettas. For an artist, Ruth has very little temperament; and she is very quiet in spite of her glowing and beautiful red hair. “A maiden with shining hair A June, 1931

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WILLIAM WEIR DONALDSON Who is emitting that hearty laugh? Who else-could it be but Weir? When he laughs, you just laugh with him and feel one hundred percent better. Weir was a follower of the Nature, Science, Math and Glee clubs, holding the post of vice president in the Math and Science clubs. His membership in the Glee dub promoted him to a place in the cast of Napoleon Naps and El Bandido. Weir, keeping physically fit, participated in the athletic curriculum, playing baseball and football, winning his letter in the latter. He also took part in the Senior Play. We know that Weir will not only laugh but work his way through life. “Panting time looked after him in vain.” RUTH ADELINE EARWAKER Ruth brought that gift of cheerfulness with her from Highland. It certainly has been appreciated by her classmates here at Abington. Sociability, friendliness, and willingness added thrice to her already likable personality. The class hockey team claimed Ruth’s athletic side. The Spanish and Commercial clubs had her on their roll as interested and loyal. Just to see this sweet sunny girl makes one want to know more about her. 11 Let there he many windows in your soul, That all the glory of the universe may beautify it” ALBERT ROYAL FAIRCHILD, JR. “Boys’ cooking class will come to order,” shouts Albert Royal (Baking Powder) Fairchild, chief chef of this exalted art. But this is merely a pastime or hobby of Fairy’s as he usually devotes himself to more serious things. He has been an ardent supporter of the Latin, Dramatic, Science, Ili-Y, and Math clubs, being president of the last. Albert can also entertain. Do you need proof ? Ask any one who saw him in It Wont Be Long Now. Albert, however, is a staunch follower of football. By this time, certainly, there is an abundance of proof that Fairy is a worker at all things —not merely at cooking. tl Sinewy strength is in his veins.” MILDRED FISHMAN Mildred has proved to be quite the linguist. Beside being a member of the Latin and French clubs, Merry walked away with honors all year for her unusual scholastic work in Latin and French. We’re not sure as to Mildred’s ambitions but may we suggest teaching as a profession for she can tutor as no one else can. The Debating and the Dramatic clubs take some of her time and she declares that dancing—and may we add singing the latest songs—is her hobby; but after all this frivolity, Mildred gets herself on the Honor Roll. I Icr versatility is to be envied. We’d like a page from Merry’s book. “ Whose hand is white, whose tone is clear, whose phrase is very Ciceronian.” 14 The Oracle

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AGNES KATHRYN GREENER Aggie crept into Abington from Weldon in 1027. She remained quiet until her junior year, when she “stepped out ”. Her clubs are Commercial, Nature, Glee and Library. She has contributed not a little to both the Abingtonian and Oracle, and we ask you, have you ever read her poetry? If you haven’t, you’d better start. If you need a willing, loyal worker, Aggie is right there to help you out. Small as she may be, every ounce of her is chock full of pep. Believe it or not, Aggie has a hidden sense of humor, and when she gets started—! And by the way, Aggie is rarely seen without Winnie. Ask Mr. Krueger. “ The happiest heart that ever beat.” DOROTHY ELIZABETH GREENSPAN Dottie is an agreeable and always pleasant little person whose common sense has made her advice well worth while. It was this same quality that gained Dot the coveted position of Oracle business manager and member of the Year Book Staff. Sports also claim Dot as their own. The Hockey Team, on which she played wing, the basketball and the track squads, remember her able athletic ability. Dot has graced the Latin, Dramatic, Reading, Library and Commercial clubs and the Junior Fourth Estate. And feature this, excelling in so many things, her hobby is— cooking—oh! my! “ The best to her who wants the best. ” CHARLOTTE ESTELLA HAINES Charlotte is the unobtrusive little girl with the penetrating personality. Introduction letters are not needed if you want to make her acquaintance for she is more than willing to be a friend to all. C'hotts was one of those who came from Highland to High in ’27. She saw her place and slipped into it without much fuss, joining the Dramatic, Latin and French clubs. C'hotts also showed an interest in athletics by procuring a place on the hockey squad. The tribute we pay to Charlotte is that she’s everybody’s friend. “ Full of all gentleness, of calmest hope, of sweet and quiet joy.” WILLIAM CARRELL HARPER William Bill Harper—general fun maker—life of the class. Bill was one of Abington’s loyal sportsmen, participating in soccer, tennis, swimming, and football, winning his letter in each one. He also followed the club program by enrolling in the Glee, Commercial, Hi-Y and Dramatic clubs and by being elected to the Student Council. Did we mention dramatics? Well, if not, let us remember Bill’s impersonation of Robert Preston, hero of the Senior Play. He played his part so well that we thought, “What a man!” There isn’t a person in his class who doesn’t claim Bill as a friend. He makes friends by being a friend and staying a friend. “He who torments.” 16 The Oracle