Allentown High School - Derrick Yearbook (Allentown, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1936 volume:

PRINCIPAL DONALD L. ABBEY MESSAGE TO STUDENTS May 6, 1936 Dear Students: “The Derrick’’ has been v chosen as the title of our yearbook because it symbol- izes the heart interest of this community. Oil ! You live in a town founded and surrounded by the wealth and potentialities of the oil industry. The mere discovery of oil hundreds of feet below the ground has no value for us. It must be brought to the surface—the task of drilling and pumping does this. But crude oil above the ground has little value. It must be refined—disintegration and the removal of impurities does this. Each component part has its particular use- fulness, and by-products are made of the less valuable portions. Then, the world is benefited by our oil ! You students have latent possibilities within yourselves. Below the surface they are of no benefit to others. They must be discovered and brought to the light —education does this. But talents merely discovered are of little value; they must be refined, and the impurities removed. Your character must cultivate and polish your powers to make them useful to the world. Is the world benefited by your life f Sincerelv, D.L. A. THEME i The theme of Allentown High School’s first year book is petro- leum and its production. We thought the theme appropriate as Allentown is located in the oil country, and about everything we do or say concerns oil or its production. Everywhere we look we see wells pumping, men drilling and working on the leases. The air is filled with the sound of pounding engines, the steadily rising and falling whine of drilling motors, the squeaking of surface-rods, and the rhythmical ringing of blows of men sharpening tools. Without these sights and sounds we would be lost. Is it any wonder then, that we should select as the theme of this book a subject so near to our hearts, and to which we owe our very sustenance? The linoleum block prints on the division pages are an attempt to link the various stages of the Industry with Education and its divisions. We don’t claim for these prints an exact reproduction of the fields which they represent, nor yet an exact correlation with the Educational world Rather, we wish to give you a hint, an inspiration, contentment perhaps, in the place in which you live, and in which each one of you plays an especial part. To Eldyn Simons, the “Derrick” staff is indeed indebted for his splendid work in designing and cutting the linoleum blocks for the Annual, and to him we here extend our sincerest gratitude. We’ve reaped OUR harvest of satisfaction and happiness in publishing this year book. That YOU may now enjoy this same book to its utmost is our final wish ! 1 936 AH S ] 9 3 6 THE DERRICK TABLE OF CONTENTS L ADMINISTRATION II. CLASSES III. ORGANIZATIONS IV. ATHLETICS V. FEATURES 1936 — — AH S 1936 ALLENTOWN llKill SCHOOl ALMA MATER Where the trail of Allegany Meets the Eastern sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater Raising standards high. Flag we love; blue and gold; Floats, for aye, Dear Allentown, o’er thee. May thy sons he leal and loyal To thy memory. 1 936 AII 8 1936 I BOARD OF EDI OAT ION Norman Swartliout Howard Gowdy Clerk Oliver Blackman President Lynn Alsworth Elton Swartliout 1 f) :i 6----------------Alls----------------------1936 FACULTY Margaret F. Harris A. B. Mercyhurst College Geneseo Normal English Library Helen Jordan Cass Geneseo Normal Grades I and II Ned E. Casey B. S. Buffalo State Normal St. Bonayssnhire Industrial Arts and Sciences Alice McClintock Geneseo Normal Grades III and IV 0iara Reed A. B. Alfred University Grades VII and VIII Marjorie Green Geneseo Normal Grades V and VI Donald Abbey, Principal ft. S. Wheaton College Chicago Univeisity Mathematics IL Lucille Swanson A. B. Wheaton College History French Evelyn R. Anderson B. S. New York State Teachers’ College Commercial Frank Lapham Fi edonia State Normal Music Anna McQueen Buffalo Hospital Sisters of Charity Syracuse University School Nurse Paul Fuller Cortland Oswego Physical Education Coaching ■ SENIORS Ronald Dannheim “A twelve o’clock fellow in a nine o’clock town.” Band 2; Senior Plays 2, 3, 4; Basketball manager 3. 4; Baseball manager 3; Class President 3, 4; Reporter on “Derrick” staff 3; Editor of “Derrick” 4. Lyle Ingalls Silence more musical than any song.” Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4. Marilyn ii Wit hey “Man has his will and woman has her way.” Senior Plays 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Softball 2, 3. 4; Editor Year Book 4; As- sistant Editor of Derrick” 4. JUNIORS Back Row—left to right—Richard Swarthout, Wilfred Taylor, Wendell Cleveland, Lucille Swanson (Advisor). Front Row—Ruth Dannheim. Marguerite Leo. Vivian Robinson. In September 1933, six bashful Freshmen entered Allentown High School, but in the course of three years, they have made a name for themselves among the student body. The original six were: Ruth Dannheim, Wendell Cleveland, Wilfred Taylor, Vivian Robinson, Roy Millard, and Beulah Wilkins, while others who joined the ranks later were: Lawrence Halsey, Gladys Coke, John Schram, Richard Swarthout, and Marguerite Leo. A cloud in tin otherwise blue sky, was the sudden death, in our Sophomore year, of Roy Millard and Lawrence Halsey. The fields in which the class of ’37 has shone are in scholastic work, athletics, and music. All the boys are members of the ’36 basketball team, two of the girls were on the girls’ team, and four of the class are represented in the school musical organizations. This year, the Juniors are planning a Junior dance and a Junior-Senior banquet, and are looking forward to their most important year of all, when they will be Seniors. J 936 AH S 1 9 3 6 c ORCHESTRA Violins Frances Rouse Norma Bacon Jean Crisjohn Marguerite Leo Robert McKee Myron Miller Ethelyn Stark Ruth Seely Raymond Ha sard Harry Erwin Cellos Betty Miller Fern Allen String Bass June Crisjohn 1 lorns Lyle Alsworth Keith Gowdy Saxophone Wendell Cleveland Trumpet Ruth Dannheim Trombone Wilfred Taylor Librarian Jean Crisjohn Drums Robert Howe Helen Dodson Piano Wilma Withey Clai inets Marian Swarthout Jeanne Woodard Gretchen Swarthout During the second year of its existence, the Allentown High School Orches- tra has been busy with regular rehearsals and preparation for numerous activities. Outstanding among these were the performance for Dr. Carter, State Supervisor of Music; the annual Spring Concert in March, and the Genesee Country Music Festival in May, at Houghton College. Due to the successful preparation and performance for Dr. Carter, high school members of the orchestra who now complete two years of membership are entitled to one-half unit of credit. i n c I T 3 io a K j y . o All lo GLEE CLUB First Row—Helen Dodson, Phyllis Swarthout, June Hasard, Fern Allen, Doris Richardson, Mary Press, Gertrude Sturdevant. Frances Rouse, Virginia Stephens. Second Row—Maiy Dodson. Norma Bacon. Alice Carriel, Betty Miller, Frank Lapham (Director), Lois Allen. Lois Glass, Blanche Richardson. Ruth Dannheim. Third Row—Lillian Press, Lillian Simons, Gretchen Swarthout. Marie Dwight. Ethlyn Stark, Jean Crisjohn, June Crisjohn, Wilma Withey. The (liris’ Glee Club which was the first musical organization in Allen- town High School lias grown from a group of 15 members in 1932 to a group ’of 28 in 1936. Activities during the four years have included performances at the Genesee Country Music Festival, at Houghton College, appearances in School assembly programs, Spring Concerts, Commencement and P. T. A. Programs. Another year we hope to have an additional period for glee club so that this organization may also be eligible for high school credit. President—Frances nui so Secretary-Treasurer—Ruth Dannheim Librarian—June Ilasard 193 6 A1IS 1 9 3 6 Clarinets Marian Swarthout Jeanne Woodard Wilma Withey Gretchen Swarthout Tuba Frances Rouse Trumpets Ruth Dannheim Jean Crisjohn Saxophones Norma Bacon Wendell Cleveland Trombones June Crisjohn Wilfred Taylor Alto Horns Lyle Alsworth Keith Gowdy Drums Robert Howe Helen Dodson Betty Miller Activities of program, assembly M usic. the band programs included the annual and performance for Spr; g Concert, Memorial Day nr. Ca-t t, State Supervisor of now Members of the band who complete two years of successful membership are for one-half unit of high school credit. eligible “DERRICK” STAFF Marilynn Withey ’36.. .Editor-in-chief of Year Book Ronald Dannheim '36_______Editor-in-chief of Magazine Wilfred Taylor '37...................Business Managei Wendell Cleveland ’37.......................Joke Editoi Eddie Oliver '37..........................Sports Editoi Marion Swarthout ’35......................Alumni Editoi Virginia Stephens ’38..................Literary Editor Ruth Dannheim '37 Norma Bacon '38... June Swarthout '38 Norma Bacon ’38 June Swarthout '38 Miss Harris I Mi’. Abbey f ....... ....Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter Freshman Reporters Faculty Advisors THE HISTORY OF THE “DERRICK” The first “Derrick” was published in October, 1.933, under the able direc- tion of the following: Anne Oliver, Editor-in-chief; Andrew Stephens, Business Manager; Eldyn Simons, Art Editor; Ronald Dannheim, Literary Editor; Well- mington Weidner, Sports and Jokes Editor; W illiam Dannheim, Alumni Editor. In the second year of its existence the “Derrick” was awarded second prize in the Class B mimeographed publications conducted by the Buffalo Eve- ning X ews m connection with the Western New York Intel scholastic Press As- sociation. We were told that the stories in our paper were very well written and we were encouraged to keep up the good work. Having gained this honor, we venture a step further this year in an endeavor to publish a year book. We feel that if our year book brings you but one moment of pleasure, our efforts will not have been in vain ! i o a A IT SJ loan J if •� o An O ctics BOVS’ BASKETBALL First Row—Paul Fuller (Coach), Eddie Oliver. Bob Moreland. Ronald Dannheim, Glenn Woodard, Charles Hendryx. Donald Abbey (Principal). Second Row—Lawrence Allen, Richard Swarthout. Wilfred Taylor. Ortho Deming (Captain). Donald Dodson, Lyle Ingalls, Wendell Cleveland. The Allentown High School team of 1935-1936 was rather slow in getting started. Their first victory was over Canaseraga High School. After tasting the sweets of victory once, they were a very hard team to beat. The team won four of the last seven games played, making a record of nine lost and five won. Therefore they came out in fifth place in the league. We are proud of our boys, considering it is the second year in league com- petition. High scorers on this year’s team were: Porky Deming with 96 points; second, Lawrence Allen, 57; third, Don Dodson, 49. Lost to the varsity through graduation will Ik� Lawrence Allen, Porky Dem- ing, and Lyle Ingalls. With Don Dodson, Dick Swarthout and Wilfred Taylor to build around, the prospects for next year’s team are fairly bright. 1 9 3 6 A IIS 1936 r GIKLS’ BASKETBALL Left to right—Ruth Dannhelm, June Hasard, Virginia Stephens, Phyllis Swarthout, Norma Bacon, Paul Fuller (Coach), Jean Crisjohn, Vivian Robinson, Mildred Glass, Marilynn Withey, June Crisjohn. I’llYSICAL EDUCATION 1936----------------------- A H S------------------------] 9 3 6 SIDE GLANCES J 936 AIIS 193 6 YEARS AdO In 1840 a small log school house was erected upon a site granted by Mr. Emerson. Katherine Bellamy was the first teacher. Although both the equip- ment and the school house were rather inefficient, they served the purpose until 1848. In this year the small frame building, which you see at the right in the picture, was built upon the enlarged site which was purchased from Marshall Phillips. This frame structure was later used for the V. C. T. K. rooms. The larger frame building in the picture was constructed in 1885-8(1, to be replaced in 1904 by a brick school house, which stood with slight changes until 1934 when our present edifice was erected. During the years 1891-95 the school was organized into grades. Principal Walters placed it under the visitation (if regents. In 1904 and 190(5 a middle school certificate and a senior certificate were granted respectively. ir q 1 1 •- AHio — CHRONOLOGY OF HIGH SCHOOL Name Nickname Hobby Allen, Fern “Bashful” Dancing Allen, Lawrence “Mike” Being late Bacon, Norma “Tessie” Playing sax Brenneman, Kathryn “Kate” Vamping Carriel, Alice “Sally” Maple-walnut ice cream Crisjohn, Jean “Dev” Eating candy Crisjohn, June “Cris” Musical instruments Clark, Francis “Clarkie” Finding fault Clark. Marjorie “Marge” Boys Cleveland, Junior “Jake” Being funny Cleveland. Wendell “Wen” Being a good kid Dannheim, Ronald “Ron” Sleeping Dannheim, Ruth “Roofie-Bubbles” Collecting souvenirs Deming, Ortho “Porky” Dating Dodson, Donald “Ort” Parties Dodson, Helen “Doddy” O-Boy Dodson. Mary “Dolly” softball Dwight, Marie “Toots” Miake-up artist Glass. Mildred “Moey” Sports Hasard, June “Peggy” Chewing gum Hastings, Leonard “Popeye” Eating Howe, Robert “Son” Playing Postoffice Ingalls. Lyle “Fat” Speeding Leo, Marguerite “Margie” Swimming McKee. Robert Monkey” Movies Miller. Betty “Carrots” Whistling Miller, Myron “Buster” Mechanical work Moreland, Robert “Morky” Red marks Oliver. Eddie “Toby” Acting Press, Mary “Tillie” Charlie Richardson, Blanche “Ginger” Prancing around Richardson, Doris “Dodo” Sports Rouse. Francis “Fran” Movies Schram. John “Wimpy” Wise cracks Seely, Ruth “Midge” Giggling Stephens, Virginia “Gin Fizz” Dancing Sturdevant, Gertrude “Gert” Movies Swarthout, June “Chick” Reading Swarthout, Marion “Mamie” What do you think ? Swarthout, Phyllis “Physics” Studebakers Swarthout. Richard “Dick” Basketball Taylor, Floyd “Jones” Gambling Taylor, Wilfred “Wilf” Breaking hearts Vincent, Francis “Franny Batching it Weidner, Wellmington “Rummy” Marian Withey, Marilynn “Bing” Reading Woodard, Glen “Turk” Girls Woodard, Jeanne “Brute” Gossip POPULARIT V CONTEST Boy Girl Description Wilfred Taylor Phyllis Swarthout Best looking Bob Howe Ruth Dannheim Most popular Bob Howe Norma Bacon Best dresser Eddie Oliver Helen Dodson Personality Wilfred Taylor Marilynn Withey Studious Wendell Cleveland Virginia Stephens Versatile John Schram Vivian Robinson Noisiest Don Dodson June Hasard Best “line” Porky Deming Mildred Glass Athletic Glen Woodard Ruth Seely Cheerful Porky Deming June Crisjohn Conceited Mike Allen Marion Swarthout Sophisticated Ron Dannheim Virginia Stephens Actor Myron Miller June Crisjohn Musical Floyd Taylor Jeanne Woodard Hungriest Wilfred Taylor Fern Allen Smile Eddie Oliver Jean Crisjohn Pal Jake Cleveland Fern Allen Cutest Ron Dannheim June Swarthout Sedate AUTOGRAPHS “Remembered joys are never past.” —Ibid K V ' •v • w ‘ '