Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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under , we danced to Bud Reilly 's eerie orchestra until the strains of Good- night Sweetheartn sent starry-eyed couples homeward. While the Latin Clubbers danced, up at the P. S. P. A. convention in Allentown, we walked away with no less than 25 individual awards. The Yearbook and Oracle earned tirsts while the Abingtonian rated second in the state contest. , November 17--School spirit ran to new heights today! The gym was gaily decorated in school colors, and the pre-Panther pep meeting bubbled over with excitement as parents and former grid stars came to give their support. Teachers paraded in, wearing little maroon and white hats, as Jim Montague led the band. Head cheerleader, Betty Lou Wilson, ably assisted by her squad, led with cheering that practically raised the roof. Coach Snodgrass remarked that it was one of the finest exhibitions of pirit that he had ever seen. November 18-We did it again! In the 26th annual game with Cheltenham, Abington defeated the Panthers, 'Li-. 6. Cheltenham scored the first touchdown. but their try for the extra point was blocked by Wally Carroll. Cheltenham rooters screamed for joy, but their celebration didn 't last long. Abington 's John Dennis, a sophomore, caught a 13-yard touchdown pass for the tying score, and Bob Frick kicked the extra point to give the Ghosts their 16th win over the tamed Panthers. Boy, for sheer tight our team just c0u1dn't be beaten. They held that lead through three long quarters with little Ted' Kitson ripping through for long gains whenever he carried the ball. December 8-Tonight was the first performance of Mother Is a Fresh- man . Proud parents beamed from ear to ear and so did cast and coaches. The seniors said they were scared stiif, but they really didn't show it . Practices were certainly hectic with competition from the carpenters working on the fire towers. At times the thespians had to yell at the top of their voice just to be heard. Mrs. Wyatt and Mr. Gantt surely deserve a lot of credit for their efforts. December 22-Vacation at last! The school looked like a winter wonder- land with a beautiful tree in the main hall and all the homerooms decorated for the contest. A godd-hearted grroup of students and teachers made the annual trip to Christ 's Home to give a party for the old people. and the music department added to the Christmas spirit with their Yuletide carols. Everyone is leaving school with the intent to make New Year's resolutions like I'll always have my homework in on time ! Hope they keep them.

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IK NAN DIVALERIO, '51 IS s Du y Ahh' ' 'a r September 8-What a time! Flocks of wide-eyed sophomores tramped the halls a.nd added to the general confusion of any opening session. My classes are wonderful, but rather noisy amid the clatter of falling stone and hammering that goes along with the construction of new 'Lire towers. Looks like a wonderful year. September 29-We won our first football game of this season tonight under the lights. Joe Dinkins streaked down the Held through the whole Haverford team to score our winning touchdowns, as Abington started their league race with a spirited victory. October 27-Tonight was just over too soon. The whole gang came to Freundschaft 'l'anz, and what a time we had playing Canasta and dancing! We never did pick a ping-pong champion. but it took old-fashioned cider and doughnuts to cool us oif after some heated contests. The 55100 profit from this Student Council Open House will buy a three-speed record player for our affiliate in Germany. October 30-This school resembled M. G. M. today. From Mrs. Wyatt's usually quiet ohice came sounds of dramatic. emotional voices. Upon in- vestigation I found nervous seniors trying' out for their play. I wish them luck. October 31-Seventy civic-minded' Abingtonians left for a day's session at the United Nations. Six-thirty was an unmerciful hour for the poor dears to have to leave. Guess the New Yorkers didn't know what to make of the two carloads of strange creatures passing through their fair city. A few students had high ideals for settling the world problems, but listening to one Russian attack for fifteen minutes was enough to discourage the best peacemakers. Our soccer team gave its all today. but the Ha.llowe'en jinx was on Abing- ton. We tied a powerful Lower Merion team in a game we had' to win to cap- ture the championship. It looks like a fine crew for next year's season. Novmber 10- Trix on the Styx , an underworld of mystery, was created tonight for the Latin Club turnabout. Under the red lights from down

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lit? X31 i Rex thought he cou1dn't win without ELLI RICKERT, '51 '7!ze Salam Maid Rex Adams was the hero of the Crown Point High School cross-country squad, and he looked every bit the part, tall with powerful shoulders and a deep chest, tapering off at the Waist to a pair of long slender running legs that were made to carry him over hill and dale with the speed and grace of a greyhound. Rex had been a varsity harrier since his sophomore year, and this year as a senior he had paced his teamlmates to victory after vic- tory over every opponent on their schedule. Rex had natural talent, and everyone knew this but the boy himself. Like many boys of his religion, he wore a little silver holy medal around his neck. However, Rex had much more confidence in his little silver medal than did most boys. With that medal around his neck Rex felt defeat was impossible and victory inevitable. The team was in perfect shape on the eve of the district championships, and it looked as though Crown Point was a sure thing to win. As Rex made his way home from school deep in thought over the big meet the next day, he passed by a lot where a group of his friends were playing touch football. Rex remembered what the coach had told him. You can't play two games at once and win, don't take a chance by playing football or any other outside sport before the Districts. But when his pals invited him to join their game, Rex just couldn't resist and, Besides, he thought, it'll help me forget the Districts for a little while. As the boy got ready for bed that night, he discovered his loss-the medal was gone! The chain must have broken in this after- noonls game, he thought. Rex pulled on his clothes and, taking a flashlight from his drawer, dashed down stairs and out of the house. He hurried to the lot where he had joined his pals in their game and covered every inch on his hands and knees, never giving up until his batteries gave out. The next day in school he put the same fi S 4