Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

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Tuts worked in the (ErRRDes JOHN BLACK The old saying “Dynamite comes in Small Packages” is certainly true here, for “Chet” is a bundle of dynamic energy. An outstanding athlete, a future driver at Shangri-La Speedway, and a husky voiced crooner, he is destined to acquire success in any chosen vocation. NORA BRANNAKA “just a minute ’till I finish my Shorthand and Typing.” Yes, Nora is always on hand to help everyone out. She has gained many friends by her quiet, reserved manner, and always seems to enjoy living. When asked what career she was working for, she held up her left hand with the “sparkler” on it. JAMES BRADLEY Jim is a happy-go-lucky fellow, who can be relied upon to lend his aid in any circumstance. He is well known for his jokes about football games, and if you care to learn to square dance just ask Jim to teach you. Jim, like several other boys of the class, plans to be a farmer. May you be very prosperous, Jim. LOIS BENNING If you see a gang of students in a huddle, you are likely to find Lois in the center. With her joking manner she can seem to hold a crowd’s attention. Lois is planning a nursing career after finishing high school and we are sure with her pleasant smiles and ami able personality, she will never be lacking in patients. 23

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 of scwl WILLIAM BAKER Bill, our mechanically minded genius, is always ready to tell how to build a radio or tear a car apart. You can find Bill anywhere there is a group having fun With his industrious ways and good-natured personality, we are sure Bill will go a long way in life. GERALDINE BALL Another business man’s efficient secretary is “Gerry. ’ Although an amateur photographer at heart, she collects sea shells and many different types of soap. When not busy at her hobbies, she “runs off’’ a few chords on the piano. She plans to attend Business School at Binghamton where, as we all know, she will be a success. JOYCE BARROWCLIFF Quiet, likable, agreeable, and hardworking is our Joyce. A fine Home Ec. student, she is an active member of the Domecon Club, and is liked by her host of friends. We hear she is a future nurse and know her patients will have the very best of care. WINFIELD BASSAGE A quiet likable fellow, “Windy” has one pet pastime--raising rabbits. He plays a swell game of ping-pong, too, and you can often find him swimming, skating, or building model airplanes. His excellent work in all sciences and maths assures us that he will succeed as a mechanical engineer, after he finishes college. 22

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SIBYL BRENNAN 6-0|Mg TO THE Top FLOOR os FRFSHfhEN Don’t let Sibyl’s quiet business-like manner fool you. Under her level-headedness there lies a unique sense of humor. Her musical talent takes the form of the only flute in the band. Sibyl not only enjoys singing in the chorus, but is a natural actress as well. Sibyl’s neatness and friendliness will long be remembered. MARILYN BROWN The outdoor type of girl, Marilyn is always ready to try some new game or sport. She likes to read or write mystery stories, to dance, and to sew. On top of all that she collects snap shots, pennies, and recipes. As you may have guessed, she plans to be a housewife after graduation. NORMAN BROWN Want to meet a terrific sense of humor? It’s packed into one brown-haired boy. Nick’s quiet appearance disappears when jokes and fun are in the air. His women, his car, and Ulster are some of his favorite hobbies. We are all glad to have you as a friend, Nick. THOMAS BURNS A characteristic family manner + an indescribable gait + a good athlete + a good student .= Tom, “Percy” Burns, a favorite with us all through high school days. If anything goes as planned, Tom will be one of many to attend college next fall. What is the name of the drugstore which seems to be your favorite hangout, Tom? 24