Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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Unforgettable . . . MISS GERTRUDE Class poet, scholarship-winner, Girls' High School fPhila- delphial . . . highest ranking student, editor class year- book. college news sheet, prize winner, commencement speaker, two degrees, Bucknell . . . accounting in Wash- ington, D.C., World War l . . . teacher of Latin, German, Creek. Spanish, mathematics, social studies, journalism, creative writing, English . . . sponsor Oracle, Yearbook, founder of .l.F.E., spelling fan, trainer of writers . . . author of chapter in college journalism text, writer of lyric verse and dog stories . . . state and national honor awards in journalism . . . preference for aqua, violet perfume, tearoses, dogs and more dogs . . . knack of inducing classes to learn Gettysburg Address, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence . . . faith in boys and girls, an independent lady-Miss Turner. Three-year basketball and baseball captain, all-time- quarter mile record, West Chester . . . additional work at Temple, Penn . . . dean of ASHS faculty, came in 1912 to teach history, Latin . . . made first athletic instructor, coached girls' and boys' basketball, baseball, football, track eoriginator of the Suburban League . . . social studies head . . . faculty director of athletics . . . dealer of disci- pline . . . super teacher, uses Socratic method . . . fond of apples and strong cigars . . . co-organized Old York Road Schoolmen's Club . . . Kiwanis prexy . . . Masonic Blue Lodge member . . . rationing head in World War ll . . . Abington Presbyterian Church elder . . . adviser and friend of the alumni, Township Commissioner . . . Man of the Township is Mr. Smiley. To these . . . available for friendly consultation . . . wise in advice and leadership . . . ever mindful of the best interests of the school system and the community . . . our sincere thanks. a Miss Turner and her tempest-torn desk will linger in the hearts of the JF E '1 L. TURNER MR. EDWIN U. SMILEY ,t...,........... i l annul Detention, cigars, and a ready wit firmly hx Mr. Smiley in our memories

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MARY LOUISE ADAMS College Preparatory Mary Lou, A Cappella Choir, Gala Night 3, Softball 3, Sports-minded, Likable, made her debut at Abington in January, '52, DONALD RINKER ALCORN Vorational Don, Gala Night, Lighting 2, 3, Vocational Dance Com- mittee 3, Quiet and capable electrical worker, employed by Oreland Tool and Equipment Company. DOROTHY SHIRLEY ARCHDEACON General Dottie, Senior Play Usher, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Yearbook, Reserved, but friendly when you get to know her, lends a helping hand. ROBERT ALPHONZO BAILEY Business Education Bob, Student Council, Treasurer 3, Homeroom President 1, 2, Varsity Football, Basketball and Baseball 1, 2, 3, Student Action Committee 3, Good-natured and thought- ful, everyone's friend. ALICE ELIZABETH BECK General Al, Marksman 2, 3, Intramural Hockey 3, Homeroom Treasurer 2, Girls' Glee Club 3, A pleasant miss, always tidy and trim. RAYMOND EDWIN BELCHER College Preparatory Ray, A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, Gala Night 2, 3, l.F.E. 2, 3, Finds the Dodge a must in getting news or pictures to press. EDMUND CHARLES BENSON College Preparatory Ed, Stage Hand for Gala Night l, 2, 3, Quiet but fun loving, spends extra energy at Penny's Floral Shop, swears by his Chevie. ANNE CHRISTINE BIDDLE College Preparatory Nancy, Basketball and Tennis 1, 2, 3, Speedy hockey player 1, 2, 3, Senior Play, Homeroom Officer 1, 2, asset to any sports team. NANCY KATHRYN BIERLIN College Preparatory Nance, Abingtonian 1, 2, 3, f.F.E. 1, 2, 3, Yearbook, Loyal worker in library and Dog House, looks forward to a successful journalistic career. ROBERT BLACK College Preparatory Bob, Cross-Country Star 1, 2, 3, Wrestling 1, 2, 3, Senior Play, Has vim and vigor personified, divides his interest between track and cheerleading. J EANNE ADELAIDE BLAETZ General Jean, Rifle 2, 3, Girls' Chorus 3, Gala Night 3, Senior Play, Costume Committee, Finds time for horseback riding, enjoys taking photographs for newspapers. BARBARA Buss College Preparatory Barb, Yearbook, Student Council 1, Usually makes the Honor Roll, Fellowship and Afliliation Committees 3, Quiet ' but not unnoticed, Albright bound. 24