Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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KATHERINE BRAUN HER From far-away Frankford High School came our shy little Katherine Herz! But even though Katherine is very quiet and shy, she just couldn’t resist joining the Reading. Latin, and Spanish clubs. Katherine not only filled her spare moments by doing club work, but you all remember some of her many and delightful poems in the Oracle the Abingtoniati and the Year Book. Besides all this, we also hear that she is very studious and the fact that her name appears on the Honor Roll quite frequently proves this statement. What more can be asked of a shy little girl? “ You are the weaver of words— , the poet A JEANNETTE DOROTHY JENKINS Have you been seeing our last three successful operettas? Then you have become acquainted with Jean for she certainly does shine in music. Jean, with her good-natured personality, came to us from the North Glen-side Grammar School and no sooner was she in high school than she made herself known in the choruses of the Bells of Beaujolais, Cherry Blossoms, and Napoleon Naps. The Dramatic, Glee, Artcraft, and Etiquette clubs possessed Jean’s initiative and sense of humor. All of us have enjoyed having Jean as one of our classmates. “ The gi ft of peace and of many things. ” ELEANOR IRENE JOHNSON Fdeanor. as quiet as a little mouse, was finally caught in a big trap— Abington High School! She didn’t regret being caught, ’cause didn’t she make herself comfortable by immediately tasting the fun of the Spanish Club? Encouraged by this first bite, she was found nibbling around the Nature ( lub and soon she got a whiff of the active Commercial Club, and just like that—joined their ranks. By this time, she could not help joining our Etiquette Club. After four joyful years, the big trap gave way and left Eleanor free to be caught in a still larger trap—the business world! Here’s luck to you, Eleanor! 44A smile that includes a multitude of people. ELSA WINIFRED LOWE Wynne certainly has a multitude of duties as well as friends, for we find her a constant contributor to the Abingtonian and the Oracle. She divided her extra time among the History, French. Latin, Commercial, (dee, and Hi-Y clubs, being on the Alnngtonian and Year Book Staffs, and a member of the Junior Fourth Estate. Wynne doesn’t lack gray matter, for we often find her name on the Honor Roll. Wynne is noted for her poems of the Walt Mason type. She loves to read, especially the best. Wynne wants to be an interior decorator; we wish you luck, Wynne, and hope you decorate the world with your novel ideas. “Cultured soul and sapient eye serene. 18 The Oracle

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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

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VEKA MARGUERITE LUBY We really ought to send a thank you letter to Glenside-Weldon and tell them how much we appreciate Vera with her unquenchable sense of humor and her unerring good nature. Vera immediately showed her interest in Abington’s extra-curricular activities by working for the basketball and track squads. Her personality proved itself successful in club activities, too. for she was an enthusiastic member of the Library, Dramatic, Spanish and Art clubs. Do you have a new joke you would like to spring? Try it on Vera—she's sure to appreciate it. “ True as a dial Is to the sun. WAYNE KYREL MESCHTER Tickets! Money! Dues! Can we give a more emphatic description of Kyrel, our able financial secretary, who knows more about the technique of selling tickets and getting his money by diplomacy and perseverance than any big business man? Shall we blame this weakness on the fact that he is an active member of the Math Club? From all accounts, Kyrel liked languages, too. Didn’t he belong to the Latin and French clubs? The Dramatic C lub also claimed him. Now do not get the wrong impression of Mouse for he proved that he could play tennis as well. We just know that such an exact and versatile fellow cannot fail. “He knmus about it all, he knows! he knows! WILLIAM SCHOOLEY MILES, JR. From Weldon school to Abington came Bill. Finding the Science. French, Mathematics and Dramatic clubs much to his liking, he joined them. Although Bill seems solemn and quiet, he disproves the fact on the track. He also shows his spirit by going out for football. The library has the distinction of being Bill’s favorite haunt. Here he spends a good part of his leisure time. As to ambition. Bill expects to fly high some day as an aviator. We may truly say that ambition, determination and spirit, mixed with a quiet dignity, make a fine man. “And e'en his failings leaned to virtue's side. KATHERINE ELIZABETH NICHOLS “Special stage show, featuring Katherine Nichols, famous impersonator! A sign like this wouldn’t surprise us for Katherine’s dramatic ability is well known. The French, Swimming, Latin, Dramatic, Library and Hi-Y clubs all claim her membership. The Library ('lub names her as its secretary while she has served the Hi-Y Club as chairman of the Serivce Committee. But perhaps you would like proof of her dramatic talent. That is shown in It Won't He Long Now and in The Dear Departed. We hope to see you on the stage, some day, Katherine, and be able to say, “ I knew her when—she was one of Abington’s loyal followers. ’’ On her bright fare one glance will trace a picture on the brain. June, 1931 19