Allen High School - People Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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Uv ' l -A ABRAIIAM, BETTY MAE Betty DlS'I'RIBU'l'IVIi IiDl'CA'I'l0N Betty is a dark-haired girl with pretty green eyes and a great hig smile. She is an average student very fond of sports and dancing. Her main am- bition is to become a professional singer. obtained by determination and initiative. we know lVlari0n's future dreams ABRAHAM, ISAAC e vocA'rloN.Al. Isaac is an all-round fellow who likes school, especially on holidays. He enjoys history class because he likes to discuss our daily problems of democracy. Ike is fond of sports and participates in many games at the local Y.M.C.A. He receives good grades in his academic work. Electricity is his favorite subject. ABRAHAM, MARION Marion commiskcmi. just look at her, and what do you see? A mighty fine friend, a good chum, and an all-round girl. Marion is an ardent lover of music, dancing, and the stage. Her lovable disposition and loyal friendship win for her the affection of everyone. Knowing that happiness and success can only be and ambitions will be fulfilled. ABRAIIAM, SIIIRLEY Shirl comm racial. Dark hair, intelligent eyes, witty and cheerful describe Shirl. She is a good student with a keen mind and the capacity for work, but when her work is finished she is always ready for pleasure and sports. Her favorite recreational pastimes are going to the movies and dancing to the music of Harry james. Her one ambition in life is to become an erlicient secretary and to get ahead in the world. 17 Commercial Club 43 Red Cross 3 4

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X95 Nb are Class of 194 WALTER SCHMIDT LETIZIA BIGATEL RICHARD WEBER DORIS GACKENBACH Prarirlrnt ,......... ..... R ici-:ARD WEBER I 1'rr-Preridenl ..... ..... l aETIZIA BIGATEL Snrffary ...... .... D ORIS GACKENBACH Trfaxurfr. . , , , .WAl.TFiR Scuivuirr Once again a class is leaving its Alma Mater to journey down the pathways oflife. Having play- ed a prominent part i the history of the school, this page reserved for it may well be filled with honorable accomplis . Allentown High s 'eo in our e as come to b n - 4 e school to beat. This reputation has been a ined th gh t - accomplis en of it st nts, dramatists, musi- cians, and athletes. Our dramatic stars, Joan - ine .. d Edward CG , will ng a remembered for their portrayal of Judy Foster an Og ringl , when asj iors e pre nte ' Data With fudy. Our senior class play, Date Ba' s e ally ntertaining ' 'th ildre Be' nd Wesley Sell playing leading roles. The com -r ement perfo ance, Pride ' d ' ' i saw Lois Eisenhard and James Rex in the spotli t ot to u - f0rg tten are the dent direct X and committee workers, who were always ava' ,n to assist ith s ge proper ' . Athletically, t f st promine figu s have b n W ter De and alter Schmidt. Dex, who has never miss o . - . - . u , ast - I t st ent to ct as incip for a Day. Richard Webe Wesley Sell, and John H rd . e well i own a the m ical prodigies of the class. Weber, versa ' - . - ' ' t, al 1 4 ves s stud t dire r of u e band and Canary Cavaliers. Wesley, W o recent y rece ed t ' ' iwan vocal ard, a o spec lizes in instrumental music. Heard was the recipient of t s ho r in the trum tal Hel g he i lso assistant student director ofthe band. The social phase of scho ' as b , eans -K ct . H - J . or Prom was one of the greatest hits ofthe year, and ' . promise - ' ' . er social success. As we say farewell to our Alma Mater, we realize that our three years at Allentown High School have had a significant effect upon us. We sense a feeling of responsibility for undertaking more serious problems in the life ahead. May we always discharge these responsibilities creditably!

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H ' I Aft 2 wb ADAMS, MARIE L. Marie COMMERCIAL Trust not the man who hath no music in his soul. Well, if that's the case we know whom we can trust to be a real friend. Marie is the cheerful little song bird who sings the National Anthem at all our football games. She always has a smile and a friendly hello to everyone she meets. With her sparkling personality and voice, we hope that Marie will some day be a well known opera singer. A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4g Majoretres 2, 3. ALBENZI, CARL Chan VOCATIONAL Looking for a pal? Well, here he is. Carl is a happy sort of fellow and can get along with almost anyone. In sports he especially likes football and basketball and spends as much time as he possibly can at them. Among other things Chan loves to sit for hours and listen to records. He also is fond of dancing. After graduation he plans to join the navy and spend a few years seeing the world. Football 3, 4g Varsity A 4. ALBERTSON, EDWARD M. Al VOCATIONA 1. Al is an outstanding athlete in football. He is one ofthe powerful guards in the Allentown High line. He is interested in anything pertaining to electricity and is hoping for a scholarship to continue his education. Al likes to go to dances and have a good time. In his room Al is the fellow who helps persuade the others to back worthwhile activities sponsored by the school or other organizations. He is an above average studentg more power to him. Football 2, 3, 4, Key Club Z, Varsity A 3, 4. ALBRIGHT, EDWIN JOHN JR. Eddie GENERAL Eddie is very artistically inclined, especially in the branch of handi- crafts. He has taken art and craft arts while in high school. He is also musically inclined and has started a collection of classical records, and enjoys singing in a choir or chorus. In the future, Eddie would like to do some workin the field of art, or the field of pharmacy. A Cappella Choir 45 Chorus 2, 3. 18