Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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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

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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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HARRIET ANNA TEGGE My Hat! No, not a hat really, hut Harriet Anna Tegge, that small, demure person whose giggle we so often hear. Although Harriet is a commercial, any time you can’t find her, just look into the library for she may he lost deep in a fascinating tale of Spain or France or even Italy. Harriet seems to be quite strong for clubs for she has been an energetic member of the Commercial, Library, French, Dramatic, and Etiquette clubs. But Harriet is also strong for other things. Those other things? Chatting merrily, smiling sweetly, just being Harriet. 11 Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the bloom ” ROSNER NUNIVILLER TRIOL Who’s that fighting end, captain of our 1930 football team? Ros, of course. He was an athlete through and through for he also earned letters in baseball and basketball. You mustn’t, however, be led to believe that all Ros’ energy was expended on athletics for he contributed his leadership to other activities, acting as vice president of the Student Council, vice president of the Hi-Y, president of the junior class and vice president of the senior class, as well as president of the Athletic Association. He still found time to work for the Oracle by being a good sports editor. 'Phis gave him membership in the Junior Fourth Estate. With such a start, Rosner will be sure to prove his worth to the business world. ,l He was straight and strong and his eyes were blue MARGARET ANN TUCKER Do you see that girl with the laughing brown eyes? That is Tucky, who came to us from Iiighland in those dark days of February, 1927. But days have not been dark for Tucky—not one bit. Wherever she is, there is bound to be laughter and gayety. Tucky has been a faithful member of the hockey squad. She is interested not only in hockey, for Tucky is also a member of the Commercial, Library, and Etiquette clubs. If you want her, you’ll find her with Dot or Hat, probably in the commercial department. Tucky, we hope you will—we know you will—make good. Here’s to you. And make a sunshine in a shady place.” IRENE MITCHELL TUMAN Ambition came to Abington when the doors opened to let Miss Judy Tuman enter from Highland. The Dramatic, Debating, Latin, Reading, Glee clubs, Student Council and Junior Fourth Estate almost immediately claimed Judy as a member. Not satisfied with these activities, Judy was elected Premier of the French Club and secretary of Hi-Y, and also secured a place on the Oracle and Year Book staffs. This charming person’s weaknesses are cats and collecting antiques. The latter, however, is a point in her favor since she aims to be an interior decorator. One who is not acquainted with Judy certainly has a pleasant surprise in store. 11 Clear guide, philosopher and friend. June, 1931 23