Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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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

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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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EMMA LOUISE NOBLE A twinkle in her eye, a smile on her lip,—that’s Weezie, our perpetual little fountain of mirth. Although she’s seldom serious, she’s a worker just the same. There are very few of her classmates who have not at some time received proof of this. Weezie supported the Latin, Debating. Dramatic, French, Library and Hi-Y clubs, being treasurer of the last. Her scholastic ability was far above the average for often her name appeared on the Honor Roll. This ability, when turned into writing, won her a place on the Abingtonian staff. However, as Weezie didn’t believe in all study and no play, she frequented the hockey and basketball squads. Weezie—fountain of fun, place of popularity, well of wisdom. “She was a queen seated on a throne of gold. THERESA BERTHA OSWALD There arrived in the Class of 1927 one of the most faithful helpers Aldington has known. Teddy soon made a place for herself in the hearts of her schoolmates, who vested her with honors. As vice-president of the Hi-Y, Consul of the Latin Club, Librarian of the Dramatic Club, secretary-treasurer of the Debating Club, Theresa found her hands full enough. Nevertheless she made time to lend her aid as school news editor of the Oracle besides supporting the French and Reading Clubs, (and belonging to) the Junior Fourth Estate. Teddy has also dramatic ability as manifested in It Won't Be Long Now, and Buying Culture. The Orchestra and the Operettas had the benefit of her musical talent. Teddy, although she may pass from sight, will stay in our hearts as a personality of helpfulness, fidelity, and charm. “ When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music. MARGARET LUCY OUGHTON Introducing Peggy, our charming genius, who writes such entertaining stories and supplements each with such skillful illustrations. These stories appearing so frequently in the Oracle gained for her much distinction. Peggy however, does not live merely to write and sketch but shows her interest as a participant in the French, Latin, Reading and Hi-Y Clubs, also belonging to the Junior Fourth Estate. We hear that she wants to take a long trip to Mars. Why? Such a silly question! To get the right atmosphere for a new story? Here’s to a successful trip to Mars—and, incidentally, back. “So, lady novelist, go home again. DORIS ELIZABETH ROBINSON Doris never made her place in A. H. S. by talking; she acquired it through action. Just to look at her record proves this. The Honor Roll would look strange without Dot’s name. We wonder how she does it for she is also active in the Commercial Club, Student Council, Junior Fourth Estate and Hi-Y. Doris has also been at the helm of the Etiquette Club. To fail to mention Dot’s work on the Abingtonian Staff would be unpardonable. She was at the same time a contributor to the Oracle. Doris, under the load of these multiple burdens, still managed to let her sunny personality shine through the cloud of work. Busy all the time, but she always had time for something else. “Graceful ease and sweetness, void of pride. 60 The Oracle