Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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ALBERT WILLIAM RUOFF Rudy, as he rose from freshman to senior, rose in the esteem of his classmates. The rungs of the ladder which Rudy successfully climbed consisted of almost every phase of Abington’s activities. The first rungs stood for achievement as Commercial Club president, Hi-Y Club member, Student Council treasurer, and Senior ('lass president. As for athletics, Rudy was a follower of the greatest of games—football. In the spring, a young man’s fancy may turn to many things. Rudy’s turned to journalism and this course, very well chosen indeed, promoted him to a position on the Abing-tonian Staff and a membership in the Junior Fourth Estate. The staid butler of the Senior Flay was relieved of some of his duties by Rudy. But he doesn’t have to act to show’ his true worth. He does that by merely being—Rudy. “ But in his duty prompt at every call. ” GEORGE MELVIN SASSAMAN “I resent that—or something”—introducing Mr. George JiggsOrSomething Sassaman. Did you ever see Jiggs quiet?—neither did we. But that doesn’t mean that Jiggs talked and never did anything. Quite the contrary. Basketball, football, track, baseball,—all claimed the athlete in Jiggs. Having let loose his extra energy, he was ready to lend his time to promote the interests of the Nature, Spanish, Math, Dramatic, Science. Glee and Hi -Y clubs and the Student Council, and to manage the Football Team. Jiggs possesses not only a talking voice but a musical one as well, which manifested itself in the operettas, Napoleon Naps and 1H Battdido, and also secured for him a place in the Detroit Octette. On top of all this, Jiggs landed a place as editor-in-chief of the Oracle, which, of course, meant Junior Fourth Estate. Energetic, versatile, eve iready—that’s Jiggs. W’c almost forgot to say that he is the mathematica 1 wonder of 1931. “ Looked like a jungle boy, Sang like a bird. SADIE HARRIET SCHEETZ Sally has often been called the class heartbreaker. This may be true but a lot of good common-sense resides under that smart blonde bob. On the hockey’ field, she has smacked many a swift ball toward the goal of Aldington, receiving for her plays a well-earned letter. Sadie graces the Dramatic and Reading clubs with her membership, being treasurer of the Library Club. W’e cannot thank Highland enough for Sally for she’s incomparable. 44Her love was sought. ” RUTH MARION SCHMIDT Although to all outward appearances, this Titian-haired young lady seems quiet and reserved, she is a very energetic and ambitious sort of a person at heart. Since Ruth’s graduation from Highland, she has sailed through Abington's four years without a ripple. Her passage has been made smooth by the trail of good marks she leaves in her wake. Ruth has also done some very lovely work in art—just ask Mrs. Messinger. During her stay, the Latin, French, Reading and Art Clubs have claimed Ruth’s interest. She has been especially active in the Art Club, having taken part in several programmes. Get acquainted with Ruth; you will like her affability. 44 Her hair like gold did glister. ” June, 1 931 21

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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

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HERBERT ADOLPH SELLERS Outward appearances of dignity, quiet reserve and staid bearing only tend to cover up the mass of action that reposes inside. Herb’s brain is given over to all the sciences and “maths” that Abington can boast. It was this fellow who unraveled the problems of trigonometry or who explained the baffling theorums of solid geometry. After this, it will not surprise you to note that Herb was an enthusiastic follower of the Radio, Science and Mathematics clubs. Radio engineering seems to be the chosen vocation. In the future, we shall have better radios—thanks to Herb. “Brave, but modest, grandly shy.” ISABELLA JANE SMILEY 1 lere’s the girl who headed her class in scholarship for four years straight. If anything goes on, either on the athletic field or in the school, thisdainty slip of a lass is mixed up in it somehow. Isy is a champion girls’ tennis player and a member of the Varsity Hockey team. Then she really shines as editor-in-chief of the Oracle, one who has been instrumental in bringing this magazine two blue ribbons. Her dramatic ability ran to a lead in the .Senior Play. She loaned her Honor Roll brain to the Debating Team. Isabella even found time to belong to the Girls’ Hi-Y of which she has been both president and secretary, the Latin Club, the Girls’ Glee Club, and the Junior Fourth Estate. Outside of the daily drudgery, Isabella is a real red-blooded American girl—that sums up any girl’s personality conclusively. “Imagination gathers up The undiscovered Universe Like jewels in a jasper cup.” GRACE LILLIAN SMITH Of course, we all know Grace, the girl with the flashing smile. Grace is almost always found in the art room where her clever lettering and unusual drawings are her chief tasks. Didn’t she letter a P. T. A. Scrap Book that won a state prize? Grace’s athletic ability is shown in the swimming pool. The Latin, French, Reading and Art clubs also claim some of Grace's spare time. We think the rest is spent in her Buick, from tales we’ve heard about it. “In truth, I rather take it thou hast got By instinct wise, much sense about thy lot.” JOSEPHINE CELESTE SMITH When Jo came into Abington from Glenside-Weldon, she did not come as one of the mob of noisy freshmen but rather came quietly and silently into the high school routine. Becoming acquainted, she joined the Reading, Art, Dramatic and French clubs. Do you wonder why the Reading Club heads the list? There's no secret in that for Jo is a steady reader, frequenting the library in almost every moment of her spare time. If you have some little errand or some little thing that needs attention, ask Jo; she does things for every one. “ Virtue has her heroes as well as Fame and Fortune. ” 22 The Oracle