Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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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

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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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LILLIAN LAURA HARRIS Lillian sadly drifted from the William Penn High School when only a Freshman A, hut the ever popular Abington High School soon won her affections. Her first progressive step was to join the Reading Club of which she was a very energetic and active member. We must not forget her as the lovely alto in the Glee Club. We can also remember Lillian in the Bells of Beaujolais as clearly as we can picture her amidst the altos in the Choir. At lunch time, we found Lillian interpreting the “Candy Kid with the Sticky Eyebrows”! Every last customer was rewarded with a twinkle from her chocolate eyes and a merry “Thank You!” 11 She was not afraid of silences. ” GEORGE LINCOLN HARTING Chubby—cheerful, willing comrade! When he arrived, who would have thought that here was one of the main props of Abington’s musical activities? His voice gained for him honor after honor in the form of parts in Cherry Blossoms and Napoleon Naps. Almost every musical programme produced at Abington seemed to find Chubby somewhere in its midst for he was able to lend support not only with song but also with instrument, which opened a place for him in both Band and Orchestra. Chubby’s Ford was continuously travelling here, travelling there, running errands. But do you know Chubby’s hobby? Taking home motion pictures. Take some pictures of your progress, George, and send them back to Abington. “ The hidden soul of harmony. ” MIRIAM MATILDA HARTLEY Miriam is another former Highlander, with her brilliant smile and her usual bright remark for every one she meets. Fuss, as her friends justly or unjustly call her, has been an active and helpful member of the Dramatic, Library, and Commercial clubs. But besides her sparkling smile, her spirit of helpfulness, her unceasing activity, and her steady work. Fuss has still another virtue, that of driving cares away. She is almost always successful in doing this. Have you ever listened to her chatter? It will certainly drive all your blues away. “ Grieving's a folly— Come, let us be jolly.” FREDERICK KIRK HARVEY “Who is that jolly-looking blond boy?” a visitor at the football game asked. Why that’s Fred Harvey, one of the best players on our team! He has won his laurels in basketball, too, to say nothing of the debates he has helped to win. Besides being a charter member of the Hi-Y and one of its vice presidents, he was also a member of the Dramatic, Mathematics. Latin, and Boys’Glee clubs and still more important, a member of the Senate of the Student Council. Even the Abingtonian Staff would have been incomplete without him. By these tokens, you may judge how important a part he has played in his four years at Abington. His happy-go lucky manner and friendly, carefree spirit have won him the admiration of all. ' ‘ ‘ IHs frame was firm, his powers were bright.” June, 1931 1 7