Brandywine Heights High School - Tracer Yearbook (Topton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1974 volume:

0 Crooiotn v2 C i£Q 2 (iA Ci u .1 .. i r w . ; o X ■Si A vi H Q. JC :?- ¥1 « t4 iVl O ' 0 .s IP J6. Y ' C - . ?, mom £ clod dcl ncjdr ¥ Ci. TRACER 1974 Published By Brandywine Heights Area High School Topton, Pennsylvania Vol. 18 1 Title Page Table Of Contents Title Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Introduction to Theme 3 Dedication 4-5 Our Gang — Seniors 6-37 Wee Pals — Underclass 38-65 Cronies — School Personnel 66-79 Colleagues — Curriculum 80-95 Side Kicks — Clubs 96-115 Playmates -Sports 116-133 Associates — Advertisements 134-147 Chums — Sutg mei t of Spring Activities 148-171 Conclusion - -— • 172 Introduction In the course of our lives we come into contact with many people, but with only a few of these people do we form that special, mutual bond known as friendship. Friendship is an important part of our lives. Sydn ey Smith comes close to conveying the great importance of friendship in his poem Of Friends . He said, Life is fortified by many friendships. To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. The happiness of friendship comes from knowing that we have someone with whom to share our joy or misery; someone we can confide in and trust. Many people take the happiness of friendship for granted. They never realize the genuine value of friendship until by some mistake or tragedy, that friend- ship is lost, perhaps never to be found again. These people who let friendship slip away like grains of sand through their fingers are mere empty shells. They have no feeling but sorrow. Their sorrow comes from the realization that they have lost the one thing they cannot do without and that is true friendship. Many true friendships are found during our school years. It is these frierui- ships, lasting or temporary, which help us through school. For with each friend- ship, we grow in feeling, just as we grow in knowledge through books. Friend- ship in school also gives comfort and security Iffe ' cause we know that other people are experiencing the same things we are experiencing. Also, because the lar :e number of new students has caused some overcrowding, school friend- ships are almost a necessity. They are the only means of maintaining harmony in a small school with wall to wall bodies. It is because of the importance of friendship in school and life in general, that the ' 74 Tracer staff has chosen friendship as the theme of the book. Mr. Perich. G. Wetler, R. Kunkel: A Friendly game of chess after school. S. Bankos: Calls an absent friend. B. Flannery, M. Barley: Bart helps MariKTi with captions for Yearbook. w- i Mrs. Allmendinger. Miss Mountz. Mrs. Franz: Teachers enjoy a birthday celebration (luring their short lunch period. Senior Class Dedicates Book To Friendship The senior class has had many friends who have helped them in some way throughout their years in school. These people have given of themselves and filled a special need. It would be impos- sible to name all of them without omitting someone. It is for this reason, the senior class has chosen to dedicate the book to friendship. % -w S. Brown. B. Rauenzahn: Just a friendly chat between i W. Trexler, D. Oswald: Just a friendly game of keep-away. 5 Dedication . 6 Our Gang o Once upon a time, there were 107 children, all going to school somewhere for the first time. These scared, excited children were eventually destined to spend at least four years of their life together. In those four years they formed a close-knit group, bonded together by friendship. This group has worked on plays together and helped each other with homework. They have cried and laughed together. Everything they have gone through, they went through together, as friends. This group is known as a class to people outside the group; however to those within the group, it is Our Gang. The ' 74 Tracer would now like to formally present Our Gang. Our Gang Cindy R. Alt house Academic student . , hiking and traveling . live his own life. Softball 1; Basketball 1,2,3; F.N.A. 2; F.T.A. 1; Flower Arranging Club 3; Chorus 1,2,3. plans to become a L.P.N. . . . likes . believes everyone has the right to Myles G. Angstadt Big Brother . . . likes cars and softball . . . plans on farming . . . Vo-Ag student who believes in living and work- ing today for tomorrow. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A.Treas. 4. Marilyn Bayley Aussie . . . rotary exchange student . . . likes people and traveling . . . will attend college on scholarship . . . feels everyone should strive for world peace and understanding. Student Council 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Tracer 74 staff 4; Chorus 4. Leonard L. Behm Len . . . academic student who loves sports . . . plans on the service . . . believes you should have fun no matter what. Tennis 1; Soccer 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3; Baseball 2,3,4. Debra K. Beitler Plans to attend college . . . academic student who believes no one is here to live up to anyone. Band 1,2; Stage Band 1,2; Commencement Band 1,2,3; Junior Class Play 3. Melinda K. Borrell Bus. Ed. student who likes animals and knitting ... would like to work with animals . . . Hockey 1,2; Track 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2; Band 1. Russel H. Bower Vo-Tech student who plans on a job . . . interested in cars and guitars . . . believes that everyone should look out for himself. Cynthia L. Brensinger Bus. Ed. student . . . likes to travel . . . believes that a man who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of under- standing remains silent. Ski Club 1; Drama Club 3. Shawn C. Brown Brown . . . academic student . . . enjoys art and sports . . . plans on art school . . . feels if you love it will never leave you; live and life will never die. Hocky 1,2,3,4; Hockey Tri-Captain 4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. Treas. 2; Student Council 1,2; Class Pres. 1; Colorguard 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Commencement and Baccalaureate Chorus 2,3. 3 o x; C 73 C 6 c 8 Our Gang o CQ CO C T. Hoeschele: Fudge ice cream is the best way to end lunch. 5 O CQ X oa J 2 c CQ d c C 2 Our Gang O W c c CO O U • (. ' halmerx I ' nexpected things occur during the passing of classes. 10 Our Gang o d C c o o c o o d Beuerly Bucks Bev . . . Bus. Ed. student who plans to enter the secre- tarial field . . . enjoys stock car races, the Rolling Stones, and guys . . . often heard saying, Do you think it ' s gonna rain? . . . usually found in Kutztown Park or at McDonald ' s. F.H.A. 1,2; Craft Club 3; F.B.L.A.4. Donna J. Carl Likes basketball, horses and music ... a Bus. Ed. student who plans to get a secretarial job and eyentually marry . . . usually seen at Longswamp Elementary School basketball court . . . believes you should live each day and make it happy . . . often says, Get back! Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; F.B.L.A. 1,2,3,4; F.B.L.A. secretary 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Honor Society Treas. 4; Bullet Flashes typing editor 4; Assistant to principal in magazine drive 3,4. Ann E. Carr An academic student who plans to go to college for a B.S. in nursing . . . interested in sewing, bowling, and the Ex- plorer Post in Medicine . . . believes that everyone has a place in society if he makes room for himself . . . often answers Oh yeah? Band 2,3,4; Commencement Band 2,3; Chorus 2,3,4; Com- mencement Chorus 2,3; F.N. A. 2. Julie A. Chalmers Jewels ... a Bus. Ed. student who plans to finish modeling school . . . enjoys drawing, being alone, camping, climbing mountains, baseball, and basketball . . . usually found eating candy . . . believes you should live your life the way you want to . . . I don ' t care anymore! Basketball 1; Pep Club 1,2; Art Club 3,4. Linda G. Cochran Corkie . . . interested in art as well as swimming . . . a Bus Ed. student who is planning to be a secretary some day. Michael L. Confer Mike . . . academic student who plans to attend college . . . usually found at the Lutheran Home . . . enjoys playing football and baseball, also likes just goofing around . . . be- lieves you should fill each day with enough happiness to last a lifetime. Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; County Chorus 3; Class Play 3; Student Council 4. Lee C. Conrad Industrial arts student who plans on getting work after graduation . . . likes horse-back riding, swimming, bowling, and football . . . usually found on the road. Track 2; Vo-Tech Student Council 3. 11 Our Gang DebraA. Cronrath Debi . . . likes stock car races and sewing . . . academic student . . . plans to attend Allentown Business School . . . believes in being confident, individual, but happy. Basketball 1; Softball 1; Cheerleading 3,4; Colorguard 1,2,3, 4; Colorguard Captain 4. Ann R. Dabrouski Annabell . . . Bus. Ed. student . . . enjoys art, sports and Jerry Lee Lewis . . . plans secretarial work. G.A.A. 2; F.B.L.A. 3,4; F.B.L.A. treasurer 3; Softball 1; Basketball 1. Marie T. Dabrouski Vo-Tech student who plans hairdressing . . . likes sports and hard rock . . . believes you should do your best in life and fulfill vour goals. F.H.A. 1;V.LC.A.4. Edna Dawson Enjoys horseback riding and church . . . believes that peo- ple must make their plans counting on God to direct them. Drama Club 2,3; Ski Club 1; Chorus 1,2,4; Commencement and Baccalaureate Chorus 1; Pops Chorus 4. Barbara L. Deibert Barb . . . academic student whose plans include medi- cal technology . . . likes sewing and Barbara Streisand . . . believes that personal fulfillment is the epitome of life. Basketball 1; Track 1,2; Student Council 4; F.N.A. 1,2; Chorus 1,3,4. Linda K. DeLong Enjoys sports . . . Vo-Tech student who plans a drafting career . . . believes in living today and remembering to look toward tomorrow. Hockev 1,2,3,4; Hockev Tri-captain 4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Class Secretary 1,2. Jacqueline A. Dibler Jackie . . . Vo-Tech student . . . plans becoming a men ' s hair stylist . . . found at the Bowling Alley . . . believes you can alwavs find a friend. Softball i; V.LC.A. 1,2; V.LC.A. secretary 1. Suzanne D. Diehl Sue . . . enjoys art and sports . . . academic student who plans attending Kutztown State College . . . found in the art room . . . believes happiness is smiling. Basketball 1,2; Softball 1,2,3,4. c o U hi Q o -D CO Q oi c c 12 Our Gang C c R. Jarrett. M. Keiser, D. Oswald: Early dismissal leaves time for girl watching. c o Q CO c c CO N C 2 13 Our Gang C -5 O Pi J3 a , c bc C -3 w G. Geist: First to challenge Mr. Wood ' s dare to wrestlers. 14 Our Gang J3 bX) C o m W c Keith A. Dierolf Ebbie or Diff . . . usually found at Five Points . . . enjoys hunting, baseball, and basketball ... an academic student who plans to be a heavy-equipment operator . . . can often be heard giving everyone a cheery Good morn- ing. . . . believes in having fun while your life lasts, but don ' t ruin your life needlessly. Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Baccalaureate Chorus 1,2,3; County Chorus 3; Commencement Chorus 1,2,3. RenaeL. Edinger Nae or Mom ... an academic student who enjoys sewing, drawing, painting, volleyball, going to the movies, and Barbara Streisand . . . plans to be a mother and a homemaker . . . contemplating going to a school for interior design in about 5 years . . . usually found at home ... be- lieves in living life to the fullest as it comes, minute to minute so nothing will ever be regretted. J.V. Basketball 1; J.V. Hockey 2; Pep Club 1; Student Council 1,2,3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Flag Twirler 1,2; Flag Twirler Captain 2; Majorette 3; Chorus 1,2,3; County Chorus 1,3; Commencement Chorus 1,2,3; Baccalaureate Chorus 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 1; Class President 3,4; Tracer 74 Editor-in Chief 4. Robert L. Edinger Bob . . . enjoys rock collecting, hiking, cars and driving around . . . usually found at Paul ' s Arco . . . academic stu- dent who plans to work and do some traveling . . . believes people should enjoy what ' s free and clean, but most of all enjoy life itself. Chorus 1,2,3; Commencement Chorus 1,2,3; Baccaluareate Chorus 1,2,3; County Chorus 3; Science Club 2,3. Patrick L. Enright Pat or Franco ... an academic student who plans to go into the navy and then attend college . . . likes football, baseball, and basketball . . . believes in living each day one at a time. Chorus 1,2,3; Student Council 2; Class Play 3. Steven Fenstermacher Fenst . . . usually found at Paul ' s Arco or the Fire Com- pany . . . interested in hunting and fishing . . . academic student who plans to go to college to study biology . . . often says, Let ' s have a signal 3. Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Com- mencement Band 2,3; Student Council 1. 15 Our Gang Bartholomew G. Flannery Bart . . . academic student plans college for liberal arts . . . interested in photography, the guitar, and sports . . . found in the dark room . . . believes that you should not take people as other ' s see them, but as you see them . . . says Hey, sweetie. Wrestling 2,3,4; Track 2,3; Class Play 3; Table Games 3; Tracer ' 74 photographer 4. Gregory A. Geist Geisty . . . found in New Jersey . . . likes hunting, fish- ing, wrestling, and guns . . . Vo-Ag student who plans to enlist in the service . . . often says, Hey, man! F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 3,4. Henry W. Geist Hank or JR . . . likes girls, sports, and rock music . . . Vo-Ag student who plans to enlist in the service . . . often says Hey, man! F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Melissa F. Geist Bus Ed. student . . . enjoys art and camping . . . found in art or home ec. . . . believes people should enjoy life while they can . . . often says, I don ' t know! Hockey 1,2; Cheerleading 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Track 1,2; Chorus 1,2; F.B.L.A. 3,4. Michelle A. Gouldner Miki . . . likes to swim, sew, ride bikes, and animals . . . future plans for this Bus. Ed. student are undecided. Pep Club 1,2; Student Council 1,2,3,4. Kathleen M. Guldin Kathy . . . Bus. Ed. student . . . plans for a business college and travel . . . enjoys dancing, swimming, and mo- torcycle rides . . . often says, Far out! . . . believes in making the most of life. Library Club 2; F.B.L.A. 3,4. Donna J. Haas Enjoys sports . . . Vo-Tech student plans to be a data pro- cessing programmer . . . believes that it is better to give than to receive . . . says I ' ll say! Terry R. Hall Vo-Tech student who plans to become a millionaire . . . can usually be found at the field trail . . . interests include running dogs. V.LC.A. 2,3,4. Deborah L. Hartline Debbie . . . usually found in the art room . . . Bus. Ed. student who enjoys sewing and tennis . . . plans to join the Air Force . . . believes in living each day as if it were a separate life. Art Club 1,2; Home Craft Club 3. OQ O O O 16 Our Gang o cd c D O a is c 3 B. Moyer: Study hall allows time to catch up on the latest Secenteen. CO CO X CO X H CO X CO O 17 Our Gang X c CO o ■-3 c c CO W. Trexler: Demonstration of his Joe Cocker strut. 18 Our Gang T3 W a tf Joan Hassler Hassler . . . enjoys classical music, German, and play- ing instruments . . . academic student . . . plans to teach elementary school and German . . . found at Hassler ' s Res- taurant . . . Hey, man! F.T.A. 1; Honor Society 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Commencement Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Chorus accompanist 1,2,3,4; Commencement Chorus 1,2,3; Baccalaureate Chorus 1,2,3; County Chorus 3; Pops Chorus 4. Debra Ann Heagy Debi . . . loves flowers . . . plans secretarial job . . . Bus. Ed. student . . . believes that since you cannot ask for a re- peated life, you should look on the bright side of things and smile. Majorette 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Cheerleading 2,3,4. Lynn A. Herman Herman . . . academic student who plans to become a professional musician . . . enjoys tennis, golf, and jazz music . . . found at the fire company. Tennis 1,2; Class Play 3; Chorus 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4. Keith E. Hertzog Likes showing horses and playing the trumpet . . . aca- demic student . . . plans to train horses after school . . . found at Rocky Ridge Farms in Fleetwood . . . believes that if a man was meant to walk more than fifty yards, he would have 4 feet and a tail. Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. Allen S. Hess Big Al . . . Vo-Tech student who would like to own an auto body shop . . . found in Topton . . . likes street racing, painting, and doing custom work on cars . . . says, I guess! Maureen A. Hess Hess . . . found behind an easel . . .academic student whose plans include college for art . . . enjoys painting, drawing, sewing, and singing . . . believes that there are three things that last forever, faith, hope, and love; the great- est is love. Art Club 1,2; Flower Arrangement Club 3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Honor Society secretary 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Com- mencement Chorus 1,2,3; Pops Chorus 4. Rosetta E. Heydt Rose . . . Vo-Tech student whose future plans are un- decided . . . likes bike riding, and Black Sabbath . . . be- lieves people are free to go where they wish and be what they are . . . Don ' t lie to me, okay? Chorus 1,2; Games Club 3; Art Club 2; V.I.C.A. 3,4. Randy D. Himmelberger Himmel . . . likes sports . . . academic student who plans on college . . . believes you should live it up today, because there might not be a tomorrow. Science Club 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Track 1,2. 19 Our Gang Thomas C. Hoeschele, Jr. Hesh . . . academic student . . . found in the band room . . . likes to work on cars, hunt, and wrestle . . . plans to be a public accountant. Band and Stage Band 2,3,4; Wrestling 4; Track 2,4. Ronald R. Hoffman Ron . . . enjoys rock music and cycles . . student . . . plans to enlist in the Coast Guard Landis Store. Cross Country 1; Wrestling 3,4. a Vo-Tech . . found at George A. Horonzy Cycle Nut . . . Bus. Ed. student . . . likes music, wres- ting and trail bikes . . . plans to enlist in the navy . . . found in the Parkway . . . believes money makes your life . . . Oh, come on! Wrestling 1,2; Soccer 1. Mary Ann Horonzy Scary . . . likes to read, swim, sports, and hike . . . plans a Naval nursing career . . . believes that as soon as you stop laughing, it ' s not worth living . . . Hockey 1; Softball 1; F.N.A. 2,3; Cheerleading 2,4; Class Play 3; Class secretary 3; Color Guard 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Commencement and Baccalaureate Chorus 1,2,3. Peter B. Hrycenko Chenko . . . interested in stamp and coin collecting, and trapping . . . Vo-Tech student . . . found at Berkshire Country Club plans to attend Drexel. Wrestling 1; Baseball 2; Model Club 1. Cynthia J. Hummel Cindy . . . academic student . . . likes art, animals, and nature . . . plans field of animal care . . . believes life is very precious and must be spent carefully. Art Club 2; Library Club 1. Randall G. Jarrett Randy . . . industrial arts student . . . plans construc- tion working or electrical engineering . . . interested in cars, music, and sports . . . believes in making the most of each day. Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Golf 1,2; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Chorus 4. William P. Kahley Bill . . . interested in Science . . . plans include physics in college . . . academic student . . . works at Wenton . . . Hey Man! . . . believes it doesn ' t matter what you do, as long as you ' re happy. Science Club 2,3; Tennis 1,2. o X d CO s O (S S t4-C X d 13 c c o o O 20 Our Gang 3 c O t S. Diehl: Diligently works on masterpiece for art portfolio. J3 w Ai 21 Our Gang ' CO Q O c 0) i S CO . Geist. D. Sawyer: FFA leaves time for a bit of clowning around. 22 Our Gang Jerry L. Keller Jerry L. . . . enjoys watching TV, driving around in the country, traveling by plane, monitoring police radio, and being a volunteer fireman ... an academic student . would like to work in a post office or be a fire truck driver . . . believes people should do anything they can for anybody because you may need help next . . . often says, Ja natur- lich! . . . usually is found at Beyer ' s Market or Lyons Fire Co. Library Club 1,2,3; Youth Traffic Safety Council 3. David A. Kemp Dave . . . interested in working with wood and cars, baseball, and football . . . Vo-Tech student . . . plans to be a lumberjack, diesel machanic, construction builder, and get married . . . usually found at Huffs Church, Allentown, or Boyertown . . . believes people shouldn ' t give up if they don ' t succeed the first time. F.F.A. 1;V.LC.A.3,4. Kathleen G. Kemp Kathy . . . enjoys dancing, swimming, and volleyball ... an academic student believing that everyone should remember: include love and understanding in each step of life. Track 1,2; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Student Council secre- tary 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Commencement Chorus 1,2,3. Kathy L. Kemp Kathy ... a Bus. Ed. student . . . plans to be a nurse . . . likes horse-back riding, tennis, and traveling . . . usually found shopping . . . believes in living today for tomorrow. Drama Club 3; Library Club 1. Heidi M. Ketner Heidi . . . likes to sew and cook ... a Bus. Ed. student . . . future plans include going to beauty school . . . usually can be found in the library . . . believes in having fun and en- joying life. F.B.L.A. 4. Susan J. Kistler Susie . . . likes to cook, swim, and type . . . usually can be found in Lyons . . . believes in living one day at a time . . . favorite saying is Get out! ... a Bus. Ed. student. Library Club 1; Craft Club 3; F.B.L.A. 4. Charles C. Kressley Chuck . . . usually found in Kutztown ... an academic student . . . plans to go to college for two years and then en- ter the armed services . . . enjoys wrestling, hunting, fishing, and golf. Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3; Golf 2,3; Varsity Club 2,3,4. 23 Our Gang BobbettaS. Kunkel Bobbi . . . Bus. Ed. student . . . collects insects . . . plans to be a legal secretary . . . Does anybody have gum? . . . believes; live and let live. Cheerleading 1; Student Council 3,4; Student Council Sec- retary 4; Pep Club 1; F.B.L.A. 3,4. Jamie V. Lantz Flash . . . interested in photography . . . Vo-Tech stu- dent who plans to enter the navy . . . You can handle it! Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2; Cross Country 2,3. Timothy H. Long Tim . . . academic student . . . plans on college for accounting . . . likes sports and hunting . . . often says Get out! Tennis 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; County Chorus 3. -M ■t- Xi XI o PQ Anna J. Miller Banana . . . interested in art . . . plans on nursing career in the Air Force . . . Bus. Ed. student. F.N.A. 1; Track 2; Art Club 2; F.B.L.A. 3,4. Robert F. Miller Bob . . . Vo-Tech student . . . plans to race and be an auto mechanic . . . found working on cars in Kutztown . . . likes to watch Earl Derr at Reading Races. Baseball 2. Irene A. Morgan Puppy . . . Bus. Ed. student . . . plans on a job . . . inter- ested in art and boys . . . Groovy! Rebecca A. Moyer Becky . . . academic student . . . enjoys camping, read- ing, swimming, and volleyball . . . plans nursing as a career ... I don ' t get it! . . . believes people should make their own decisions, ones which make them happy. Hockey 1,2; Track 1,2; Student Council 3; Majorette 1,2,3,4; Tracer Lay-out editor 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; County Chorus 1; Commencement Baccalaureate Chorus 1,2,3. DebraA. Noll Debbie . . . likes stock car races, baseball, and baby- sitting . . . Bus. Ed. student . . . Stupid . . . believes in living for today. Pep Club 1. Carol L. Oswald Bus. Ed. student . . . drives around in a VW . . . enjoys music, stock cars . . . Far out! . . . philosophy; never cease to dream. F.H.A. 1; F.B.L.A. 2,3,4; F.B.L.A. Pres. 3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Honor Society Vice Pres. 4; Class Vice Pres. 3; Sec- retary 4; Class play 3; Magazine drive assistant to the prin- cipal 3,4; Tracer ' 74 typing editor 4. c c o X , 24 Our Gang c c B. Rauemahn: Home Ec is profitable for guys, too. tf O 25 Our Gang D. Carl, C. Oswald: Office practice moves at a leisurely pace. 26 Our Gang ' C J3 O CO -a CO ' o CO 3 CO Pi «H CO OQ Jennifer Oswald Likes horses and music . job . . . found in Kutztown . in living for today. F.B.L.A. 4. . plans include getting a factory . . Bus. Ed. student who believes Nancy I. Oswald Nanc . . . Bus. Ed. student . . . plans marriage and travel . . . found driving around . . . believes people should get the most out of life and be happy. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1; Flag Bearer 4; Chorus 2; F.T.A. 1 ; F.N.A. 2; F.B.L.A. 4; F.B.L.A. vice president 4. Timothy M. Phillips Tim ... a Vo-Tech student . . . enjoys soccer, working with horses . . . plans to become a welder or raise horses. F.F.A. 1; Band 1; Wrestling 3,4; Soccer 1,2,3,4. Krystyna M.A. Pisarek Krys . . . likes the guitar, sewing and music ... an academic student who plans college for medical technology . . . believes in doing unto others as they would do unto you. Student Council 1,3; Honor Society 3,4; Chorus 1; Tracer ' 74 Literary editor 4. Cheryl A. Printz Cherie ... an academic student . . . plans cosmotology . . . enjoys playing softball, swimming, and cooking ... be- lieves people should take each day as it comes and live it to its fullest. Chorus 1,2,3; G.A.A. 3; Softball 1,2,3,4. Harold K. Radar Radar . . . likes to go fishing and hu nting . . . Vo-Tech student who is planning for the armed services. Barry L. Rauenzahn Academic student . . . would like to become a physical education teacher . . . usually found in the gym ... is inter- ested in outdoors and sports . . . believes in living each sec- ond as if it were your last. Soccer 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1; Golf Club; Student Council 2,3; Varsity Club 3,4. 27 Our Gang Geoffrey G. Ream Geoff . . . enjoys hunting, wrestling, and track . . . academic student . . . plans on college to be a vet . . . found driving in his Jeep or at home, mowing the lawn. Wrestling 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Tennis 1; Cross Country 1,2. Joan M. Reinert Reinert ... a Bus. Ed. student . . . plans to be a sec- retary . . . found in Kutztown . . . likes horses and singing . . . believes in taking life as it comes, each day at a time. F.B.L.A. 3,4; F.B.L.A. treasurer 4; Chorus 1. Patricia K. Reinhard Patty . . . interested in playing the piano and bowling . . found at Herman ' s . . . academic student . . . plans to oe a medical secretary . . . says Golly Gee! . . . thinks you should not judge people by what others say of them. Chorus 1,2,3,4; Commencement Chorus 1,2,3; Baccalaure- ate Chorus 1,2,3; F.T.A. ;Tracer ' 74 business manager 4. Rob Rhodes Rhodie . . . Vo-Tech student . . . plans to attend school to learn to drive heavy equipment . . . interests include cars . . . usually found in Kutztown. Dennis J. Sawyer Enjoys hunting and girls . . . Vo-Ag student who plans factory job and marriage . . . often says, Hey, that ' s all right! . . . believes in enjoying life while you can because it doesn ' t last long. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. David W. Schantz Smokie . . . academic Vo-Ag student . . . plans on farm work, or a 2-year college agricultural course . . . found at home or at the fairs . . . enjoys fishing, hunting, and show- ing cattle . . . says, What ' s for dinner? F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Track 3,4. Jody L. Schappell Jo . . . enjoys swimming, volleyball, macrame, and Softball . . . Vo-Tech student . . . plans on job in data pro- cessing . . . favorite saying is Seriously now! . . . believes that to experience true friendship is to experience a special kind of love. Honor Society 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2; Hockey 1; Cheerleading 2; V.I.C.A. 4. Gene A . Schlegel Grumpy Jr. . . . usually found in Kutztown . . . Vo-Tech student . . . likes to work on cars, hunt and girls . . . plans to get a job as a cabinet builder. Ski Club 1. 6 o c O •-3 c CO fin 28 Our Gang T3 O Si CO c « u CO r ...•Mi C. Kressley, S. Sott: Art classes take deep concentration. CO u CO O CO O CO c 29 Our Gang ( ) 03 O W Q 6 J o o o D. Schantz. M. Angstadt: FFA is a subject of serious concentration. 30 Our Gang o CO a a O G CO Q Wanda J. Schlenker Vo-Home student who plans to work after graduation . . . can be found at school . . . likes rock and country music . . . often heard saying, Ach, shut up. F.B.L.A. 4. Vicki Schwartz Enjoys weaving, music, and reading . . . academic student . . . plans to go to college . . . philosophy of life, don ' t ever hurt anyone in any way, though you may forget the incident, the other person may be left with a permanent scar which he is unable to get rid of. Flashes staff 4. Carl D. Solt Solty . . . Vo-Tech student Force to further his education. Band 1. plans to enter the Air Sharon J. Solt Solt . . . enjoys hockey, swimming, campmg, and eating . . . academic student . . . would like to become an electro- cardiographic technician . . . often heard saying, Really? Hockey 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Class vice president 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2; G.A.A. president 2; Chorus 4. William H. Trexler Joe . . . academic student . . . plans to enter the field of medicine or ornamental horticulture . . . usually found at any rock music concert . . . likes Joe Cocker, George Harri- son, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and soccer . . . favorite saying by the Beatles is I get by with a little help from my friends . . . beleives that everyone should follow the advice of Joe Cocker for peace, love, and happiness. Soccer 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Band 3,4; Chess Club 1. Dean C. Warmkessel Likes cars . . . usually found at Radcliffe ' s IGA . . . plans to enter the field of electronics ... a Vo-Tech student. V.I.C.A. 4. 31 Our Gang Vicki L. Wessner A Bus. Ed. student ... a secretarial job then marriage are in her future . . . enjoys playing baseball, church, driving around, McDonald ' s food, and boys . . . can be found play- ing baseball in Hancock . . . favorite expression is Oh, dear! . . . believes that pride leads to arguments; if you are humble and take advice, you will become wise. Chorus 1,2; Drama Club 2,3; Commencement Chorus 1,2; Baccalaureate Chorus 1,2; Ski Club 1; F.B.L.A. 4; Class play 3. Evelyn H. Yergey Eve . . . plans include working to save money . . . can be found at Hancock Corner . . . enjoys playing baseball . . . often says, You wish! Library Club 3. Cheryl A. Youse Vo-Tech student . . . plans on becoming a L.P.N. . . . hobbies include bike riding and skating . . . can usually be found at the Quality Shoppe . . . believes that very much of love is giving . . . often says, Guess what? Softball 1; Basketball 1; Commencement Chorus 1,2; Bac- calaureate Chorus 1,2; Chorus 1,2. Mary J. Ziegler Enjoys sewing, trying new things, and traveling . . . can be found at Royal . . . Vo-Home student . . . plans to travel, and become a nurse . . . often heard saying, I don ' t know! . . . thinks life is happiness and without happiness there is no life. F.H.A. 1,2; Drama Club 3. C. Althouse: The end of a school day is taken happily for some students. 32 Our Gang J. Keller: Study halls are helpful in starting homework. C. Printz: Study halls are a place of relaxation. M. Geist: English courses can be brain teasing. 33 Our Gang Meirilvn concentrates on an assignment. Marilyn Was A Friend To Everyone She Met Oh me dress. I love you all! was Marilyn ' s exclamation when given this dress by the senior class. 34 Exchange Student If you saw a person walking down the hall, wearing a pair of denim over-alls, flashing a friendly smile, and giving everyone a cheery hello, chances are you saw our rotary exchange student from Australia — Marilyn Bayley. Marilyn came to Topton from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, better known as Aussie Land. She had no trouble finding her way into our lives, for Marilyn was the type of person who easily made friends, and was a friend to everyone she met. She was expounding with and always ready to share her know- ledge about her native country. But facts about Autralia were not the only things we learned. We gain- ed an experience in dealing with people outside the little world of the Brandywine Heights school district, an experience which will help us in life and for which we should be grateful. t The Juniors chose Carol Oswald and Krys Pisarek for nominees for Junior Miss. Two girls were elected as nominees for the title of Brandywine ' s Jr. Miss. They were Carol Oswald and Krys Pisarek. After the preliminary judging at Schuylkill Valley High School, Krys was chosen as our Jr. Miss and would share in the experiences during the pageant with the representatives from nineteen other schools. The theme of the pageant was Disney. After parading through the auditorium singing the Mickey Mouse Club theme song, the girls turned into princesses for the evening gown competition. They were escorted from the castle drawbridge by their fathers, and then the girls and their fathers danced the box-step. The talent presentation followed in which Krys presented a monologue about a tour bus guide through Europe. She also portrayed a Spanish nightclub entertainer. After the talent competi- tion, the girls participated in the youth fitness competition. The judges then totalled the points and Diane Corbett, from Governor Mifflin, was awarded the title of Berks County Jr. Miss for 1974. Krys Pisark, Brandywine ' s 1974 Junior Miss. Krys Caught Up In Friendly Disney World Krys displays costume for pageant. 35 Junior Miss j: m ' j J U)HG ' 5 V HD? n £ ' ■n i ' . K ) IiaddBqDSfei ;mBJUoJO a 81 ;|3uiainH LI tzjjBMqas A 91 :3 !n-reH a -5: upBjsSuv W I :piB«so CI ' .diu3 j • ) zx :ss3H N It ' IIONI a 01 :p-iBqu!3H d 6 :J3Juoo i -g -Jio ja • j i ;i33uipa a 9 :j33u!pa H S :s5)jne e t- :Xzuojoh VN puB :XzuojoH E Jaq ' a 9 2 ' IMSIQ S 1 A3X 4lM CO 3 The following incident, which occured on a school bus, was related by a junior who swore to its authenticity. It describes the typical relationship between underclassmen and seniors. After asking about a dozen people if I could sit, I finally found a seat. It was near the back so I could see pretty well what was going on all around me. This little kid, got up and threw a rotten apple to- ward the back of the bus. It landed two seats behind me, and right on a senior ' s head. He was furious. He stood up, took the apple along up with him, and smudged it right on the kid ' s face, and some also got into his mouth. ' And I don ' t want to hear a peep out of you for the rest of the year! ' he said as he wiped his hand on his pants. The kid was too stunned to say anything. He just looked up at him with amazement. Since the seniors and underclassmen get along so well, we have affectionately called the underclassmen Wee Pals. 39 Wee Pals Junior Class Portrlit It Roll- Ir W. Eckert, S. Hertzog. D. Radcliffe, A. Ream, B. Hertzog. V. Stichter, R. Kunkle, C. Wenrich.Tl.Ar Roth. T. Reinhard, R. KoHcr. K. Hein. Rou 2: B. Grossman. D. Hobert, M. Moyer, W. Cherrie. L. Guldin. S. Printz. L. Rummel. I. Fegle -, M. Millard. J. Hrjcenko. B. Geist. K. Faust. D. Shade. R. Bitting, C. Ahrensfield. Row:): S. Neiraever, T. Ream. C. Muth. P. Reinert, M Hess. R Ri)mig, L. . ndersen, K. Schaeffer. R. Stofnet. W. Kemp. D. Reiser. S. Yuber, B. Rohrbach, K. Hor.mzy, G. Ohlinger. I Webb, [V Nolan R;u 4: S. Wiltrout, L. Clemens, L. Swartzentruber, M. Cronath, N. Baus, M.B. Schofer. L. Andersen. L. Larrimnre, .S. .Scheirer. V. Kemp. -I. Badman, B. Moser. T. Deisher, D. Barlet, R. Bieber, S. Dabrowski,T. Solt. 40 Junior Class S, Stamm, r I , hr K KraftrKJHtMpPWma. K. Kiehl, W.-WMnmrmTV. Savidge, T. Floreen, M. C.uldin, B. urensinger, u. ueiMug, itile, D. Klirn Oswald. C. Hilbert. M. Rupper. Rmi 6: D. Arndy, D. Gross, T. Ferry, D. Schofer, D. McFarland, L. Meek, R. ; M. ReinharH r. S. Keim. C. Bleiler. L. Reinert. K. Danner, D. Print?.. C. Herlzog, V. Babilon, R. Grim, L. Shueman. ftoic 7. ;her, P. Geiger, K. Umberger, G. Degler. B. Reeder, M. Kerber. B. O ' Neil, C. DeLong. J. Gambler, B. Readinger, D. Steffy, D. Bogert, J. ly, D. Fricker. D. Emore. L. Mover, S. Fox. Rmr H: R. Keller, K. RoKrbach, R. Gambler, K. Herlzog, R. Enright. D. DeLong, L. Fricker, child. C. Alvarez, R. Schleicher, S. Hess, R. Reinhart, T. Herlzog, .J. Fox. W. I.eibensperger, R. R£)th. 41 Junior Class Juniors Learn V. Stichter, S. Keim: Practice for Journalism assembly. D. Gentile: (at left) Finishes her footprints as an Art project. Together. K. Schaeffer: Reacts to news of a forecoming test D. Printz: (at right) Catches up on homework in study. 44 Junior Class W. Cherrie: Counts money for Lunch. B. Bucks: (at left) Takes a rest during study. D. Groff, J. Gam bter: Work on History. R Roth. W Liebensberger: Have discussion. C. Feather: Concentrates during study hall. R. Roth (at right): Displays ball control techniques. GIRL p: ' A. D. Arndt: Clowns between classes. ' , 45 Junior Class L. Donahue: Works on packets in History- J. Badman: Looks for Art Materials. G. Degler: (at left ) EJijoys a delicious lunch V. Stickler: Takes time between classes. D. Schofer: Browses in the Library. B. Rhorbach: (at right) Works in Art t M Karom RouTa J. Reppel, S. Scheldt, J, Jones. R. Rauenzahn, E. Bower, J. Kressley, P. Miller, M. Prmtz. 48 Sophomore Class Row 1: R. Moyer, S. Leibensperger, B. Hall, R. Eisenhart. Row 2. W. Bollinger, T. Phillips, D. Moll, K. Hilbert, T. Kelsch. Row 3: E. Rivenbark, J. Moyer, N. Shoemaker, S. Geist, S. Keiser, D. Rhoads. Row 4: T. Miller, D. Seibert, S. Younger, T. Conrath, C. Long, J. Walbert, B. Steffy, M. Fen- stermacher. Row 5 D. Romig, C. Christman, K. Rhoads, K. Hertzog, J. Babilon, K. Ziegler, D. Benjamin, L. Yerger. Row 6: B. Witwer, K. Eisenhart, A. DeLong, L. Donahue, T. Schaeffer, K. Schoch, K. Pauley, T. German. Row 7. R. Rhode, R. Shoemaker, S. Speer, T. Haney, N. Delnero, J. Hess, M. Ferry. Row 8: L. Isamoyer, S. Berge, M. Hertzog, B. Kline, T. Schmoyer, E. Pensinger, R. Gibson, V. Dever, W. Schaeffer, M. Badders. 49 Sophomore Class Sophs Renew S. Custer: Practices for timed writings. E. Bower: (at left) Looks at old yearbooks. Old Friendships I L. Rhodes: Reads up on Science. A. DeLong: Searches for empty tables. E. Eck: Waits in line for lunch. 51 Sophomore Class S. Geist: Finds seat in study hall. J. Moyer: Starts Homework. I!; ' ' R. Eisenhart: Strolls to class. 52 S 9homore Class M. Print z: Prepares for Chemistry. M. Ferry: (at left) Listens for class notes. M Werst: Takes a break from morning classes. • - K. HerUog, K. Hilbert: Study up on Biology. S. Grampp: Discusses Math. L. Merket: (at right) Uses Library materials. l S. Bartlet: Passes to class. G. Bordner: Ponders Math work. R. Bleiler: Relaxes between classes. D. Moll: Researches for History. D. Herman: Daydreams in study. D. Rhoads: (at right) Discusses English questions. J. Babilon: Prepares for homework. Row I: M. Ream. D. Isamoyer, J. Kressley, P. Oswald. K. Dibler. D. Adams. K. Kahlev. P. Tinsman. C. Fritz. D. Long. D. Moccia. R. Emore. E. Roth. K. Dierolf. G. Guldin. K. Oswald. Rou- 2: T. Fairchild, K. Werley. V. Mover. K. McCulley. P. Benjamin. J. Ferry. G. Groff. D. Schaffer. C. Salata. R. Reppert, S. Boyer. D. Zentner. R. Geiger. M. Fegely. S. Confer. Rou 3: D. Bartlet, M. Oswalt, R. Roller. T. Hess, R. Eck. L. Hoppes. R. Driebelbis. B. Jarret. S. Leatherman. K. Kauffman. C. Fenstermacher. M. Lehr. J. Kneckel. P. Pisarek. V. Simon. K. Werley. Row -4: J. Moyer. C. Flannery, P. Benjamin. J. Scholl, M. Schott. E. Weaver. C. Weidner. C. Schappell. K. Garrett. K. Reiser. C. Wells. J. Reinhart. D. Stamm. G. Fields. N. Fegely. Row 5. J. Sicher, P. Grigham, M. Zajac, B. Weller, S. Guldin. D. Leibold. S. Wilson. P. Remp. C. MacFarland. S. Solt. B. Faust. D. Heydt. S. Rauf- man, R. Wiltrout, K. Mertz, D. Miller. 56 Freshman Class Rou ' 6 C. Bheler, C. Werst, L. Heinrich, D. Rohrbach, V, Fogel, T. Beck, A. King, D. Rothermol, S. Lorish, K. Danner. M. Marco, W. Hertzog K Keiser, L. Greiss. Row 7 R. Jarrett, L. Hohl, R. Beech, D. Althouse. K. Colurabo, N. Leib, D. Fogelman, D. Epler, S. Kauffman, M Fegely J Lantz S. Adam, B. Uber, D. Ruppert, L. Landis, D. Krauss. Row 8: G. Geist, K. Jarrett, D. Weller, J. Kern, R. Stevens, G. Fridinder. L. Gentile, R. BabUon! B. Rufinger, S. DeLong, J. Readinger, M. Curr , D. Cronrath, Fritch, J. Weakneakt. Rou 9: A. DeLong, K. CuUin, W. Fenstamaker M Kieffer J Miller, R. Diehl, B. Fields, A.M. Steffy, E. Repaseh, J. Weiser, D. Faust, D. Wetman, D. Phillips, M. Bogert, M. Walbert, F. Greiss Rou O T Fegely, D. Pettigrew, L. Wetzel, M. Youse, J. Savidge, T. Hilbert, L. Gentile, D. Hoffman, J. Raunzahn, A. Smith, S. Roth, K. Pauley, N. Kline, R. Heffner, R. Eisenhart, F. Bleiler, C. Kerschner. Row 11: S. Scrip, J. Shoemaker. D. Bordner. D. Cantagallo, D. Fegely L Leese C Hilbert D Heff- ner, R. Enright. G. Degler, S. Darrough, B. Steffy, M. KUtler, G. Geist, T. Witman, S. Stevens. 57 Freshman Class Large Class V. Fogel, L. Hewich: Enjoy lunch . D. Epler: Enjoys a tasty lunch. M. Kieffer: Concentrates on his eating. J. Carl. A. Keiser (at left): Jokes about classes at lunch. Invades School m , R. Eck: Studies in free period. M. Ream: Waits for freshman pitcher. D. Fegely and S. Guldin (at right) compare their lunches. D. Moyer: Relaxes during Lunch. X. ' ' fl-i 60 Freshman Class J. Ferry: Walks leisurely between classes. i M||g V. H A A-. P ' jj H i w.. - riH BH H D Althouse: Listens to the chatter during her lunch. K. Dierolf: (at left) Cheers her team in gym class. K Hfjjner Works on industrial arts project. P. Rohrbach J. Shoemaker: (at right) Look for basketball articles. 61 Freshman Class € B. Reifinger: Is active in gym. K. Oswald: (at left) Enjoys a Popsicle. D. Moccia: Waits for Freshman picture. C. Schappell: Jokes in Study. Linda Rohrbach was only in the high school for three weeks before she died in an accident near her home. Very few people in the high school got to know her, ex- cept for friends and a few teachers. To her peers: Linda seemed quiet, but she really wasn ' t once you got to know her. She was friendly to everyone, intelligent, and kept opinions to herself. She en- joyed roller-skating and working on her father ' s farm. She never got involved in after school activ- ities because of the farm work, but she never complained. Linda ' s teachers thought of her as: A good kid. She didn ' t cause any trouble and never hurt anyone; an asset to any class. She was an above average student who seemed to have a knack for foreign languages. She especially enjoyed German, and could answer questions no one else could in that class. Linda kept up her grades; and although she couldn ' t stay after school, if there was something special to be done during school, she would gladly offer her help. 63 Freshman Class Know Your 64 Wee Pals Puzzle Nose ■pi ' M ' -nsj X 01 ' w qim 6 ' iqaiQ a 8 ' os -tlM d i ' Jaupjog q 9 ' ucraau -Xh f s ' uipino 1 ' J-iaquH E ' 1SI90 O Z ' laSaj a I 65 Wee Pals Puzzle p v gr. ■■y- -i. N ;?■• ., ' CO Many people have their own idea of what a crony is. Some people believe it is a little old lady or an old man. Vicki Schwartz described a crony as: Someone who you drink, or play cards with; and when you get up in the 70 ' s, it is someone you sit on a park bench with. But basically it ' s just a friend. Marilyn Bayley said a crony was An old man on Memorial Day, sitting in a bar, telling war stories to his mates. These definitions are as individual as the persons who gave them. From these explanations and the many others we heard, two basic ideas seem to dominate. A crony is old, and a crony is a friend. f r san A. Ayres, D. Corazzi. J. Skinkus. W. Cooperman: Administer Brandywine. They Work Together Administration of a high school is a responsibility which few men are cut out for, or would care to undertake. Brandywine is lucky to have very capable men in administrative positions. These men dedicate their lives to the school. Unlike most other school personnel, these men work through- out the year. They assume complete responsibility for the school. The superintendent, Mr. John Skinkus, oversees the affairs of every school in the district. He is aided in this job by the assistant to the superintendent, Mr. Alfred Ayres. The high school principal, Mr. Daniel Corazzi, began his first full year at Brandywine in September, after joining the staff last November. He is responsible for direct administration of the high school. Administration G. Heiter, D. Corazzi: Work together. Although it functions in a behind-the-scene manner, the school board is the most important part of the Brandywine School District. The men on the school board make all the deci- sions which must be made concerning the school district. With- out the leadership the school board offers, the school could not continue to function. This leadership is due to the fact that all of the members on the board work together as one under guidance provided by the elected officers. The president, Mr. Robert C. Fisher oversees all the operations of the board and presides over the meetings. He is assisted by the board ' s vice president, Mr. Stanley J. Nolan; the secretary, Mr. Henry A. Fegely; the solicitor, Mr. William R. Forry, and the treasurer, Charles A. Savidge. The remaining members of the board are Mr. Fred G. Derr, Mr. Wayne A. Geiger, Mr. Walter W. Hilbert, Mr. Elmer F. Fox, and Mr. David Trout. IBBi Front Row: F. Derr, W. Hilbert, D. Trout, W. Geiger. Back Row: C. Sabidge, W. Forry, E. Heydt. They Function As One. Left to Right: E. Fox, W. Geiger, D. Trout, W. Hilbert, F. Derr. Left to Right: H. Fegely, R. Fischer, C. Savidge. ■I 69 School Board C. Berringer: Checks equipment. . Kemp: Whistles while he works. They Are Cooks: C. Geist, L. DeLong, S. Rauenzahn, J. Boyer, E. Behringer G. Geist, M. Bollinger, N. Steffy, G. Heiter. Always Willing To Help There are many people who work together to keep Brandy- wine running smoothly. These people are very important, and yet they are often taken for granted. The secretaries, Mrs. Gloris Heiter, Mrs. Mary Bollinger, Mrs. Goldie Geist, and Mrs. Nancy Steffy are always willing to help the students and faculty whenever they can. They are re- sponsible for keeping the high school office in order and seeing that the massive amount of paperwork is done quickly and efficiently. The school ' s custodial needs are taken care of by Mr. Cleon Behringer, Mr. John Kemp, Mr. Robert Angstadt, and Mr. Robert Kerchner. These men give unselfishly of themselves and often work late at night cleaning up after the many school ac- tivities which go on throughout the year. Each day Mrs. Lena Delong, Mrs. Edna Behringer, Mrs. Carrie High, Mrs. Shirley Rauenzahn, and Mrs. June Boyer are faced with the responsibility of preparing the lunch for over 500 hungry impatient students. Brandywine is fortunate to have a teacher ' s aide, Mrs. Elaine Knaus. Her work is secretarial in nature, she runs off dittos, types, and does other things to help the teachers. All of these people supply special services which are needed everyday to keep our school moving ahead. 1 A Mrs. Knaus 71 Secretaries There ' s A Crony Mrs. Mary Allmendinger English dept . . . B.S. in education, cur- rently working on Masters . . . wonders where America is heading . . . can be found with a pair of knitting needles, crochet hook, em- broidery needle, book, or dancing at Reading Liederkran z. Mr. Fran J. Bolez Social Studies dept . . . B.S. and Masters in education . . . likes watching sports on TV, golf, basketball, and historical movies . . . concerned with the methods the Federal Government uses to restrict our rights to make our own decisions. Mr. Sawyer: Class planning is time consuming. Mr. Ray J. Angstadt Driver Ed . . . B.S. in elementary and also secondary education, he contemplates the energy crisis . . . believes we had the rug pulled out from under us should have been informed earlier . . . likes to grow Christmas trees, repair his cars, and read. Mr. Walter Appold Bus. Ed . . . B.S. and Masters in education . . . likes bowling and tennis . . . thinks about the energy crisis and its effect on the economy . . . believes monopolies are joining together, not allowing healthy competition . . . often yells, Get quiet! 72 Cronies For Every Room Mrs. Fay M. Bordner Mom , Math dept . . . B.S. in education . . . likes to sew, knit, and read . . . wonders why Americans are so shocked about dishonest politicians; these days most people have to manipulate things to get into office . . . often says, It ' s a Friday, Friday! Mr. Philip Forlano Music dept . . . B.S. in Music education, currently working on Masters . . . Lector at church . . . concerned with political dishon- esties in government . . . likes to spend time with his two children, write, and listen to music, and play musical instruments. Mr. Pius L. Dillon Vo-ag and Industrial Arts dept . . . B.S. in Agronomy and Ag. Ed. also has Masters in education . . . chairman of Topton Planning Committee and Zoning Hearing Board, he be- lieves the energy crisis is manufactured . . . the Administration is for the big man ... a World War 11 veteran. Mrs. Kay B. Frantz Home Ec. dept . . . B.S. in Home Ec . . . involved in Eastern Star Club, enjoys sewing, knitting, working with stain-glass . . . won- ders if energy crisis is fact or fiction. Mr. Stephen M. Ditsky Steve . . . English dept . . . B.S. in edu- cation with additional credits . . . helps orga- nize and handle C.Y.O. Basketball League . . . leisure time taken up by family, reading, comedy TV shows, sports, and listening to good music. Miss Cynthia L. Gabel Cindy . . . Language dept . . . B.S. in secondary education . . . contemplates Water- gate . . . guilty or not guilty Donald Duck (Nixon) . . . enjoys tennis and skiing . . . often says Another day, another dollar. Faculty Includes Mr. Charles H. German Charlie . . . Physical Education dept . . . B.S. in Health and Physical Education . . . likes to raise farm animals, work with wood, horticulture, and watch sports . . . would like to believe what he reads, but much of it con- tradicts the common view. Mrs. Lorraine G. Hafer Health dept . . . R.N., currently working on a degree . . . enjoys knitting, baking, and spending time with her family . . . involved in Little League ... a concerned effort is needed to help America . . . Don ' t trouble trouble til trouble troubles you. Mrs. Christiane E. Heilman Art dept . . . B.S. in Art education . . . concerned about waste of resources . . . spends leisure time washing dishes, hunting, working on pottery, and listening to music . . . often says, Wait a minute, I ' ll get you a pass! Mr. David V. Herring Business dept . . . B.S. in education . . . interested in energy crisis and overall infla- tionary trend in world . . . likes to sleep, watch TV . . . moonlights . . . often call out. Eyes on copy! Mr. Donald C. Holland Math dept . . . B.S. in education . . . has a Black Belt in Jujitsu, also instructs . . . won- ders about the energy crisis . . . spends week- ends at home . . . spends his time skiing, bowling, and golfing . . . coached baseball. Miss Wendy J. James Library . . . B.S. and M.L.S. ... a member of Kutztown and Allentown Public Libraries . . . enjoys shopping, reading, traveling, sports, the theatre, music, Ingmar Bergman movies, and Walter Matthau. 74 Cronies Two New Faces Mrs. Carol Ann Mertz Business dept . . . B.S. in education . . . concerned about the fuel shortage . . . believes people should be concerned and conserve more . . . says Brandywine students are her kind of people . . . spends leisure time on her parents ' farm . . . orders, Ready, set, type! Miss Janice M. Mountz Jan . . . Home Ec. dept . . . B.S. in edu- cation ... a Sunday School teacher . . . en- joys bowling, needle craft, and cooking yeast breads . . . often asks, Where are your in- structions? Read them! . . . concerned with hijackings and the innocent people that get hurt. Mr. Herring: Correcting papers can be entertaining. Mrs. Constance C. Kinderman Connie . . . Physical Education dept . . . B.S. in Physical Education . . . wonders about the image the U.S. presents to the world . . . spends her leisure time reading, sports, play- ing cards, and going to the horse track. Mr. Fenner T. Lytte Science dept . . . B.S. in education . . . likes to make candles, sleep, and read science journals ... no comment on current world Teachers Extend Their Mr Richard L. Musselman Language dept . . . Master in education . . . likes to read, listen to music, and fix things around the house . . . believes only name, department, and degrees should be in a teach- er ' s svTite up. Mr Charles P. Perich Mr. P. . . . Science dept . . . B.S. in secondary education, biology, and general science . . . concerned with attitudes of Ameri- cans . . . likes to hunt, fish, hike, collect in- sects ... a taxidermist as a hobby . . . begins class with. All right gang! Mr. Reinhard: Distractions can be annoying. Mr. Robert C. Nash Bob . . . Guidance dept . . . B.S. in edu- cation and Masters . . . contemplates the dishonest government officials and young adults who quit when the going gets a little rough . . . reads Ir ' ing Stone, gardens, and paints . . . instructs, Start on the blue line. Mr. Brian L. Neuman Industrial Arts dept . . . B.S. and Masters in Industrial Arts education . . . spends his leisure time working on addition to his home . . . wonders about financial stability on a personal basis in relation to the national basis . . . calls out You ' re swell! Cronies Friendship And Knowledge Mr. Stephen G. Reinhard Steve . . . English dept . . . B.S. in edu- cation, major in English . . . likes to watch or participate in sports . . . gas shortage occupies his thoughts . . . believes there is no shortage and the little man meets the big man ' s de- mands ... on church council. Mr. Alan F. Sawyer Social Studies dept . . . A.B. and Masters in education . . . believes what is happening now to be fulfillment of biblical prophecies . . . advisor of Macungie Baptist Missionary Church Youth Group . . . History is the core of the curriculum! Miss Laurel A. Weidele Music dept . . . B.S. in Music education . . . church organist . . . likes to read, sew, play pool and piano, and eat . . . concerned about the energy crisis and the lack of concern by students for participation in extra-curri- cular activities. Mr Galen B. Wood Science dept . . . B.S. in education ... no comment on current issues . . . spends time with his wife Joan, fixing things MOund the house, and building model ships . . . often says, Shake it off! Mrs. Sondra D. Yarrison English dept . . . B.S. in Eng., Span., and Soc. Stud., M.Ed, in Eng . . . concerned about the U.S. ' s future . . . solution is united families active in church and living by the Golden Rule . . . spends time attending the activities her children participate in . . . likes to shop, read, and direct plays. Mr. Larry C. Youse Social Studies dept . . . B.S. and Masters in education . . . likes to read espionage novels, golf, play tennis, and ride bike . . . believes the energy crisis is ridiculous . . . questions the sanity of the U.S. government . . . sneer- ingly says, How trite! i ' k f%i 2« | ' p ' ,;? s ■ I Who Does A. Pushes glasses up with finger. B. Hides black belt. C. Collects Avon pins. D. Puts hands in front pockets. E. Taps foot. F. Plays games. G. Forgets to give passes. H. Wears sunglasses indoors. I. Daintily holds objects. J. Smoothes hair. K. Sits on desks. L. Speaks with a Southern accent. M. Shouts. N. Is late for homeroom. . Plays with ring. P. Uses Groucho Marx imitations. Q. Talks with hands. R. Chews knuckles. S. Has chalk on clothes. T. Talks about stock market. ii Answers: 1-L. 2-G, 3-K, 4-S, 5-Q, 6-E, 7-1, 8-T, 9-M, 10-N, 11-B, 12-H, 13-R, 14-C. 15-A, 16-J, 17-P, 18-F, 19-0, 20-D. 78 Colleagues Puzzle It? 1. Mrs. Allmendinger 2. Mr. Angstadt 3. Mr. Bolez 4. Mrs. Bordner 5. Mr. Ditsky 6. Mr. Forlano 7. Mrs. Frantz 8. MissGabel 9. Mr. German 10. Mr. Herring 11. Mr. Holland 12. Mrs. Kinderman 13. Mr. Lytle 14. Mrs. Mertz 15. Mr. Musselman 16. Mr. Nash 17. Mr. Perich 18. Mr. Sawyer 19. Mr. Wood 20. Mr. Youse - CO O Webster ' s Dictionary defines colleagues as friends or associates in work. We become colleagues every time we walk into a classroom. In the classroom, the teacher and students plod on in unison in one specific area of edu- cation. By working together in this manner, we strengthen our friendships and often times find new ones. Chances of finding new friends are increased when different grades are mixed together in the same classroom taking the same subject, as in the mini-courses. In this situation we can learn from each other and the gap between the different grade levels is narrowed through the curriculum provided. 81 Colleagues They Learn Now For Future Careers R. Carl, D. Benjamin: Randy and Donald practice their skills in T. Fairchild, W. £cfeerj. Troy and Willie enioy a joke while they work. Machine Shop. Visiting Vo-Tech for the first time and talking to the students leaves a lasting impression. After going to Vo-Tech with two photographers, Mike Reinhard and Craig DeLong, I the literary editor received the following impression. Vo-Tech is different from most schools for it not only teaches students skills necessary for certain careers, it also teaches them to get along with the people around them. In every shop I enter- ed I felt at ease because I was accepted for what I was as a person and not because of the school I came from or what courses I was taking. An example of this acceptance of others can be seen ev- erywhere in the school. There is no comjjetition between cliques to interfere with learning and everyone is willing to help some- one out. This type of atmosphere seems to be ideal for learning. Every- one I spoke with was enthusiastic about the course they had chosen and anxious to demonstrate their skills and knowledge which are gained by working with the actual equipment and setting used in the field they have chosen. I feel that if every school could teach the art of living with others as well as Vo-Tech does that the school would be able to give more knowledge to the student and better prepare him for the world. displays the fried chicken she C. Solt. T. Solt: It isn ' t easy working with your brother but Carl and Tom somehow manage. D. Eck: David carefully sorts the daily mail at Vo-Tech. K. Ziegler, R.P. Roth: Kenny and Robert repair a damaged heat- ing system. W. Kemp: Learning to examine teeth is Wanda ' s pleasure. 83 Vo-Tech Is there a solution to the problem of having to look at the same English teacher all year? Is it possible for your tenth-grade girl- friend to be put in your eleventh-grade English class? The an- swer to these questions can be yes with the mini-course program. This program allows students to select four areas of English to study during a school year. Each mini-course is taught by a dif- ferent teacher and the grades are mixed in each class. This al- lows the student to become familiar with different teachers and their ideas and allows him to study subjects which interest him. Also, he becomes better acquainted with the other students in school. This was the first year the mini-course program was used by the English department and it seems to be a success. The stu- dent may study anything from Shakespear. Chaucer to Theater Arts and Broadway; and they don ' t have to look at the same En- glish teacher all yejir. All Ages And Abilities Mix Together Substitute Mrs. Claik teaches grammar to underclassmen. L. Meek: Leslie pantomimes shining an apple. 84 English L. Andersen: Louise listens to the instructions to the first part of her test. B Meek. T. German: Ben and Terry study up on their Spanish just in case they have a quiz. The language department has been changed and given a new look in many respects. A new Spanish teacher, Miss Cynthia Gable, was hired to replace Mrs. Sondra Yarrison. Also, as a result of ninth-graders being offered Spanish I as well as elev- enth-graders, many Spanish 11 classes were intergraded, con- taining both sophomores and seniors. The German course also had a new look, and it wasn ' t only in the instructor Mr. Richard Musselman. German students had new maps to aid them in their study of the geography of Ger- many and surrounding areas. Language Is Spoken In Foreign Tongues Miss Gable reads over the new lesson to her intergraded classs of sophomores and seniors. 85 Language Previously in journalism, the juniors adopted the sit-back, listen, and learn attitude. They were taught the fundamentals of journalism, particularly newspaper Journalism and then they helped write articles for the school newspaper, Bullet Flashes. Because of the small number of seniors, there were none to fill the editor positions on the newspaper staff. For this reason the newspaper was completely handled and staffed by juniors. The seniors in journalism worked on the other publication handled in journalism, the yearbook. Tracer. Both publications are supervised by Mrs. Sondra Yarrison. Writing Comes As A Joy For Some FLASHES STAFF: 1st Row: B. Geist, M. Moyer, L. Oswald. M. Millard, C. Wenrich, V. Stitcher, S. Keim, R. Grim, T. Reinhard, V. Schwartz. 2nd Row: C. Bleiler, K. Danner, D. Printz, J. Angstadt. C. Hertzog, D. Carl. Sitting: M. Reinhard, L. Shuman, C. DeLong. TRACER STAFF: At Left: R. Moyer, P. Reinhard, Mrs. Yarrison, C. Oswald, B. Klannery, M. Bayley, K. Pisarek, R. Edinger. 87 Flashes Staff Mrs. Bordner checks how well the students understand their classwork. Figures And Students Are Compatible As was the case in many courses offered, the math department had combined students of different grades in one class. Elev- enth graders who had taken the accelerated math course, which started in eighth grade, were put in classes with twelfth graders. This arrangement worked out very well and each student real- ized that he or she was on the same academic level as everyone else. Also, the cooperation and friendliness between the different grades grew as time went on. Evidence of this could be seen in trig class where students were put in small mixed groups to work on problems or check and discuss tests or homework papers. Everyone participated and offered what they could to the group, not noticing any age or grade difference. Along with the combined classes, a new teacher entered the math department. Mr. Donald Holland replaced Mrs. Rambo. Mr. Youse explains the definition of Revolution to one of his classes. Mr. Sawyer reads the answers to a quiz as his students check their papers. Seated in his favorite position, Mr. Bolez lectures on the Civil War and the Reconstruction period. Students Mingle With Past, Present, and Future Any program must be constantly revised and expanded to meet the changing needs. This was true of the social studies department, which used the mini-course technique that was started last year. Courses in different areas were being offered. Some of these courses, like Modern Israel, dealt with current world problems and issues. Other courses, such as Personal Phi- losophy Development, dealt with a common individual problem. Along with these new courses came new projects and learning experiences. The first-quarter Consumer Economics class was given the task of getting more people in the community to come to Brandywine ' s annual Open House by using their knowledge of advertising techniques. Students were also offered the chance to spend a day at the Reading Court House to witness an actual criminal case being tried. Social Studies The Weaker Sex Comes Forth M. Youse. Mr. Newman: Mr. Newman shows Mike the tricks of the trade. 90 Industrial Arts J. Babilon, S. Bankos: The two sexes join forces in order to cut time. Mr. Sicily: Mr. Sicily takes a breather during clean up. L. Yerger, Mr. Spesak Mr. Spesak explains the techniques of wood burning to Lee. Mr. Dillon, M. Angstadt: Myles looks on as Mr. Dillon demonstrates welding principles. Industrial Arts covers a wide range of subjects and gives stu- dents a good general background with which they can enter many fields. A ninth grader taking this course receives a survey of eight major industries throughout the year. Some of the topics cover- ed are graphic arts, electricity, power, mechanics, drafting, and masonry. If the course is taken as a major in tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade, the student is required to work in four indus- tries of his choice during a school year. Previously, Mr. Brian Newman had full responsibility for teaching a large number of students the skills involved in each area of industrial arts, and it was a big job as he had over 100 students. Help for Mr. Newman arrived in the form of a shop assistant, Mr. Stewart Sisely, who was to teach temporarily. Mr. Sisely stayed until January, when he was replaced by Mr. Stephen Spesak who will teach on a full time basis. These two teachers are going to be busy as plans are being made to expand the in- dustrial arts program next year. Mr. Lytle explains the principles of Chemistry. Mr. Perich enjoys his free time with his Wee Pals . Science Students Dabble Into Many Interesting Areas Science students were dabbling into many interesting areas. Biology students disected worms, grasshopers, crayfish, frogs, fish, and rats. They also did fruit fly experiments which dealt with heredity. Advanced biology courses ran along the same lines as the biology courses, but the areas were covered in greater detail. Students also had an independent research project of their choice to complete. Other areas of study which were fea- tured included electricity in general science; centrifugal and harmonic motions in physics; rate of chemical reactions in chemistry; and astronomy and the telescope in earth and space Mr. Wood assists students with homework problems. 92 Science Gym class could have been a period of relaxation or torture depending on the person and the unit that was being covered. Each person had at least one way in which he excelled or liked to peirticipate. The gym program tried to please everyone by offering a wide range of activities throughout the year. Some of the popular areas covered were volleyball, tennis, basketball, Softball, gymnastics, and soccer. Occasionally the gym classes were co-ed. Boys and girls used the whole gym and competed against each other in a game of crab soccer using the cage ball, or they combined forces, divided in half and had a volleyball game. The atmosphere created was a friendly, fun-loving one and offered a pleasant change from the ordinary. Co-Ed Gym Enhances Old Friendships B. Deibert: The trampoline often bounces back at some students. A. King, D. Seibert: Being a guard requires quick thinking a nd agility At Right: Crab soccer proves to be a dusty but exciting game Doodl nnan is d social 94 Colleagues Puzzle ology 7- makts -funnu -facial £xpr£S5ion5 u)hil£. she parforms on Hhs. ■+rQrr po It ot . H= S- ' JEM TTATD-sx i:;aeuTaH A66ad-TT ' TOS woj, 5 JBO-OT :5uo a £ T 0 S pJe uT H 3 (T i-6 SHH-e ' so [UBa ans-3 iiBuiTue-i -saaMSUv 600 ' HOO. 95 Colleagues v jt h CO Even though the club program had been limited to stu- dent council, honor society, and curriculum related clubs, it offered students chances to meet other students in their school with whom they share a common interest or goal. It is the common interest or goal which often helps the members of the club function as one unit and identify with each other — two things which are essential if a club is to succeed. Clubs may also give the students a chance to get to know the members of the same clubs from other schools. This was true for the Varsity Club, which sponsored a dance in cooperation with Kutztown High School ' s Varsity Club, and the student council officers who met with the student council officers of Kutztown and Fleetwood High Schools. 97 Side-Kicks The Varsity Club was made up of guys who had earned var- sity letters and participated in at least one varsity sport every year. The members of the club worked with the members of the Kutztown Varsity Club on the organization of a dance, which was held on March 23 at Kutztown High School. The dance was from 8 to 11 and the group, Buttons, played. The club also spon- sored the annual Senior-Faculty basketball game and a ham sandwich sale, which raised money for their jackets. Student council members discussed many student-oriented programs during their meetings. These discussions included the early dismissal program, a scholarship, that was to be given to the second most academically improved student, and a new method of counting for lunch. The officers of the student council met with student council officers of Fleetwood and Kutztown High Schools and discussed problems and ideas common to the schools. Honor Society had problems. They were not able to sell candy after school as they had done in past years. This left the club short of money and they weren ' t able to offer a scholarship. A second annual inductions dinner was planned and was as Mr. Nash, the club ' s advisor put it, the club ' s last fling. VARSITY CLUB: Row I: B. O ' Neil, B. Rauenzahn, R. Eisenhart. Row 2. C. Kressley, D. Oswald, R. Enright, S. Fox. Row 3: T. Ream, R. Jarrett. Row 4: L. Meek. VARSITY CLUB: Row 1: T. Fairchild, D. Nolan, R. Fegley. Row 2: T. Phillips, T. Haney, M. Keiser, W. Trexler, D. Hatch. Row 3: Mr. Ger- man, M. Reinhard, G. Degler, T. German, Mr. Youse. 98 Varsity Club HONOR SOCIETY: 1st Row: K. Schaeffer, C. Hertzog, M. Hess, J. Angstadt, T. Reinhard, B. Geist, L. Oswald, C. Ahrensfield, S. Fox, Mr. Nash. 2nd Row: R. Edinger. C. Oswald, L. Anderson, M. Bayley, W. Trexler, M. Schofer, K. Pisarek, D. Carl. Clubs Require Member ' s Ability STUDENT COUNCIL: Standing: T. Floreen, J. Angstadt, C. Salata, T. Long, M. Bayley, K. Kemp, B. Deibert, M. Confer, S. Diehl, Mr. Rein hard. Kneeling: N. Kline, M. Horonzy. Sitting: M. Gouldner, M. Fenstermacher, R. Rhoad, T. Haney. 99 Clubs FBLA: 1st Row: S. Kistler, S. Leibensperger, D. Moll, D. Jarrett, J. Reinert, S. Reiser, M. Fenstermacher, T. Phillips, K. Hilbert, M. Ferry, T. Kelsch, C. Long, J. Carl, P. Reinert, L. Reinert, K. Rhodes, V. Wessner. 2nd Row: C. Ahrensfield, C. Christman, J. Moyer, J. Oswald, P. Jarrett, T. Stoudt, m! Fredrick, J. Hyneman, C. Oswald, B. Bucks, Mr. Herring, Mr. Appold, D. Carl, K. Hein, B. Kunkel, T. Deisher, M. Ruppert, B. Moser, D. Keiser, M. Hess. 3rd Row: H. Ketner, L. Oswald, Y. Ferry, L. Oswald, C. Hilbert, M. Geist, K. Guldin, N. Oswald, S. Neimeyer, D. Shade, A. Dabrowski, R. Christman, P. Dorwood, W. Schlenker. After some recruiting had been done, the FBLA had 57 con- scien tious, hard-working members. This large membership helped to give Brandywine ' s chapter second place in attendance at the Fall Regional held at the Owen J. Roberts Senior High School. Thirty-four Brandywine students attended convention. Plans were being made to attend the annual State Convention held at Host Farms, Lancaster on May 6,7, and 8. The members of FBLA worked on a project for the State Convention. The pro- ject was to present the theme Learning Today to Lead Tomor- row. Plans were also being made for the club ' s second annual picnic at Domey Park. Along with other projects, FBLA members sold calendars to raise money. The results of their hard work had shown that they were very successful. The FFA had a very successful year. Its members gave Bran- dywine top honors at the Oley Fair as they won most of the top awards. Myles Angstadt won the award, a $25 Savings Bond, for having the most prize points. He also had the most points with fruit entrees and won a trophy in that category. The FFA was also represented at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show where David Schantz was named Keystone Farmer. The FFA also sold citrus fruits in December as a fund-raising project. FFA: At Left: 1st Row: H. Geist, G. Geist, K. Werley, C. Muth, E. Eck. 2nd Row: R. Kauffman, D. Whitman, R. Eck, K. Hertzog, D. Schantz, M. Angstadt, S. Bartlett, Mr. Dillon. Mir ' - ' t m 3 EXPLORERS ' CLUB: D. Whitman, L. Fegely, M. Kelsch, L. Bitting, M. Badders, Mr. Perich. Students Prepare For Future Through Activities A new club was started in Mr. Perich ' s biology room. Ex- plorer ' s Club met twice a month after school and was open to students interested in science and medical careers. The club operated on a national scale, and is affiliated with the Boy Scouts, but it was open to both boys and girls. An activity which the Explorers were planning was a project which could be done on a continuous basis. Many suggestions ranging from planting trees to a paper recycling drive were of- fered, but no final decision was made. Also, arrangements were made by the Reading branch office for speakers to come to talk to the students. Most of these speakers were on the Board of Trustees of the club. Dr. Chensy, head pathologist at St. Jo- seph ' s Hospital, and head of the Quality Lab spoke with the members. Other speakers were an ecologist from Penn State, Dr. Zervonous and Mr. Kenny Miller from Alfa Labratories. M. Badders, L. Biting: Mark and Lori relax as they listen to discussion about future activity plans. M. Schofer, V. Babilon, E. Weaver, C. Kresstey: Some cast members review their parts while they practice finding their stage positions. All School Play Reveals Hidden Talent There were a few people at Brandywine who dreamed of having a big play production in which all high school students could participate instead of having two separate class plays. The main advantage of this idea is that bigger, more involved, and better known plays could be performed as the number of students participating would be increased. This dream came true and the play to be performed was You Can ' t Take It With You. It was a comedy written by Moss Hart and George Kaufman and was performed on the 29th and 30th of March. The story revolved around two families, the unhappy Kirbys and the delightful Sycamores. The fun began when Tony Kirby, played by Pete Hrycenko fell in love with Alice Syca- more, played by Veronica Babilon, and he brought his family to dine with the Sycamores. The Kirbys were shocked when they saw the cheap food they were invited to eat and met the zaney Sycamore family. This reaction showed Alice that mar- riage to Tony was out of the question. However, Tony refused to give her up because he realized that his family was wrong. In the end Mr. Kirby was converted and joined the Sycamores point of view. The story also involved the strange activities of certain other members of the household. The auditions were held January 29. The cast and members of the committees included freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The members of the Theatre Arts II English mini- course also aided in the production. 102 All School Play 1 C. Kressley, L. Meek, M. Schofer: Chuck exits, while Leslie and Mary Beth check over their next lines. Cast of Characters: Penelope Sycamore — Mary Beth Schofer ' 75 Essie Carmichael — Sandy Neimeyer ' 75 Rheba— Peggy Kemp ' 77 Paul Sycamore — Bart Flannery ' 74 De Pinna — Joe Babilon ' 75 Ed Carmichael — Tim Long ' 74 Donald — Leonard Behm ' 74 Grandpa — Leslie Meek ' 75 Alice Sycamore — Veronica Babilon ' 75 W.C. Henderson— Patrick Enright ' 74 Tony Kirby— Pete Hrycenko ' 74 Boris Kolenkhove — Mike Confer ' 74 Gay Wellington — Shawn Brown ' 74 Mr. Kirby, Sr.— Charles Kressley ' 74 Mrs. Kirby— Tess Reinhard ' 75 Government Agents — Mac — Eric Weaver ' 77 Jim — David Bordner ' 77 The man — Donald Savidge ' 75 Grand Duchess — Kathy Garrett ' 77 V. Babilon, Mrs. Yarrison: Chuck exits, while Leslie and Mary Beth check their lines. Band Members Are Involved In Local Parades Each year Halloween has been celebrated in the communities of Topton, Kutztown, and Fleetwood with parades which were sponsored by the Jaycees. Many groups ranging from motor- cyclists, to local boyscout troops, to the area ' s high school bands participated in the parades. Brandywine ' s marching band was included in those parades. In addition to the Halloween parades, the marching band played at the Kutztown State College Homecoming celebra- tion and a Halloween walk around Caloric Circle with Topton Elementary School students. W. Kemp: Relaxes from her duties. The colorguard approaches the judge ' s stand in Topton ' s Halloween parade. ■ H HkI ' ■Si.. F Hi k H { ■ ' SWl U l ■Hti B ri mm ■n lb TOP OH Band Members Toot Their Horns Members of Brsindywine ' s band did more than prepare for the Bandoleer ' s concert, February 22, and the Spring concert, May 3. They were planning to tape the songs that the students liked to play best and have it sent to a recording company which would make a record from it. These records were to be made available for everyone to purchase. On February 27, individual pictures of each band member in uniform were taken and then made into a large composite picture. In addition, some of the better musicians in the band traveled to the elementary schools in the area and gave some musical demonstrations of the instru- ments they played on hopes of encouraging more students to become interested in band activities. M. Confer: Puts a lot of oomph into his playing W. Kemp: At Right: Wonders if the parade really is today Banner: W. Kemp, M. Goulden. Majorettes: K. Schaeffer, L. Anderson, D. Seibert, T. Schaeffer, D. Stamm, S. Confer, D. Heaps-, L. Anderson. Drum Majorette: M. Millard. Color Guard: M. Horonzy, R. Rhode, L. Clemens, R. Spear, L. Guldin, W. Kemp, N. Oswald, S. Shererer, D. Cronrath. Trombones: L. Herman, S. Fenstermacher, G. Bordner, C. Hertzog. Baritones: C. Solt, K. Howeter. French Horn: W. Treiler. 106 Band Trumpets: K. Hertzog, T. Hoeschele, P. Pisarek, K. Weaknacht, D. Romig, V. Babilon, D. Schofer. Saxophones: R. Keller, C. Fenstermacher, G. Degler, K. Umberger. Tuba: M. Confer. Clarinets: C. Radcliffe, J. Hassler, P. Artmeier, L. Moyer, A. King, W. Hess. Flutes: A. Carr, J. Miller, P. Kemp, J. Rauenzahn. Percussion: K. Dierolf, K. Hertzog, K. Schoch, T. Haney, M. Schofer, A. Ream. 107 Band STAGE BAND: 1st Row: C. Radcliffe, K. Hertzog, M. Schofer, T. Hoeschele, K. Hertzog, V. Babilon, D. Schofer. 2nd Row: Mr. Forlano, M. Millard, C. Hertzog, A. Ream, J. Miller, K. Umberger, L. Herman, R. Keller, G. Bordner, N. Kline, G. Degler. The stage band was a special, close-knit group of dedicated musicians who rose early each Monday, Wednesday, and Fri- day to attend 7:00 A.M. rehearsals before the school day began. The hard-working students under the directions of Mr. Phillip Forlano entered several stage band competitions, one held at Albright College on February 23, and the other at Daniel Boone High School on March 28. They also performed at the school ' s concerts and gave several assemblies which were well received in the high school, middle school, and elementary schools. Most of the music the stage band performed had been com- posed by such people as Thad Jones, Mel Louis, Jeff Steinberg, Dick Grove, and Al Cobine. On occasion, Mr. Forlano ' s original creations were debuted. The members of the stage band recognized a common idol whom they talked about quite frequently — Maynard Ferguson. Lynn Herman practices where ever he can. 108 Stage Band COUNTY CHORUS: 1st Row: P. Kemp, J. MUler, K. Dierolf, M. Schofer. 2nd Row: M. Bollinger, J. Savidge, M. Millard. COUNTY BAND: M. MUlard, W. Hess, L. Herman. Students Excel In Musical Talents t Every year the musically inclined students here at Brandy- wine compete against students from other Berks County schools for positions in county band, chorus, and orchestra. This year was no exception. After tryouts, which were held on October 9, it was learned that William Hess and Lynn Herman had gained a chair in the band. Lynn Herman was also selected for District Band. Keith Dierolf, Judy Miller, Wanda Bollinger, Mary Beth Scho- fer, and Mindy Millard were given positions in chorus. Mindy was also chosen to be an accompanist for the chorus and joined Mary Beth Schofer in county orchestra. Once chosen, each member of the band, chorus, and orchestra was given music to practice and the dates and places of reheeu ' s- al. The rehearsals took place in different schools throughout the county. Band rehearsal was held at Conrad Weiser, chorus rehearsal was held at Boyertown, and Brandywine hosted the county orchestra. After tryouts, practice, tiring rehearsals, and a lot of hard work the climax came on January 26, when a concert was given at Mulenburg High School. COUNTY ORCHESTRA: At Right: M. Schofer, M. Millard. A ct: CHORUS: 1st Row: L. Herman, K. Dierolf, T. Long. 2nd Row: K. Hertzog, M. Confer, J. Hassler, A. Steffy, J. Rauenzahn, R. Jarrett. 3rd Row: G. Bordner, M. Fredrick, J. Miller, K. Hein, L. Donahue, S. Diehl. 4th Row: S. Solt, H. Lieb, M. Horonzy, P. Kemp, V. Fogel, P. Brigham. 5th Row: T. Conrath, G. Geist, K. CuUin, D. Shade, K. Weaknacht, L. Lease. Their Voices Blend In Perfect Harmony Although the chorus had fewer members, it became apparent sifter their first concert that they were still a great-sounding musical group. The chorus was under a new director, Miss Lau- rel Wiedele, who is a Brandywine alumnus, who filled the posi- tion which had been left vacant by the retirement of Miss Elea- nor Bieber. Miss Wiedele introduced new ideas to the students such as a kind of puUing-up exercise which helped them with their breathing, new songs, and she formed a Pops Chorus. Miss Weidele: Practices a song for Chorus. CHORUS: 1st Row: Miss Weidele, R. Keller, P. Enright. 2nd Row: G. Degler, A. Carr, M. Hess, S. Brown, K. Howeter, T. Floreen. 3rd Row: C. Solt, D. Keiser, J. Angstadt, B. Deibert, M. Schofer, M. Millard. 4th Row: K. Danner, S. Luckenbill, P. Benjamin, L. Landis, T. Feather, P. Reinhaid. 5th Row: D. Heffner, N. Shoemaker. N. Kline, J. Savidge, W. Bollinger, S. Uber. 60 COLLECT ZA5 O O 2 h 3 a: en IL a I ? Ul X (H j- O iJ cro b- ct: a Q uJ J z o music PRACTICE — Room — cp TO OFFICE I P C|OU don ' t KNOW WHAT INSTRUmENT miCHAEJ- CCNF£R PU i S qo AHEAD 3 SPACES IF you cAme IM ON THE WRONC BEAT s I D E 9,VT X-THnOO 1.0N GO — ob SSVd XON Oa — 9DIJJO s.i-zzv oD ' yuj oj. hiio9 dia E NOivg Vinoh aaddofeia noh J I S3DVdS Z MOV9 ob hXISbt A dooh Nyva OJ. a niv noh d S3DVdS av3HV ob Directions: For this game you need one standard die, and one moving piece for 112 Side Kicks Puzzle qo BACK I SPPlCE IF LjOU FOf ' qOT Pi LINE M THE PLAL| qo AHEAD 4 SPACES IF L|Ou rnADE THIS REAR ' S oisraicT — BAND a Nivbv 1.1 hyi i.Noa QNV — S90VdS c tOV9 ob SnbOHO bNId -diXS XHbovo 3 3 vv noh V3h 9IHI. SH3QUJ3UJ SHNdOHO do BgUJHN 3 1- vsoNX noh dl I OV 3 ob — liiooy OI90UJ J UST each player. Start at GO and continue clockwise. First player to pass GO wins. 113 Side Kicks Puzzle II xii ' j : ,.;- 5 ; -..,- 5--. -,• fT ... to 8 What can students gain from interscholastic sports be- sides exercise, enjoyment, and popularity? The answer is friendship. Friendship can be found between the team members and coaches. Together they work towards a win- ning season. Also, each time our team competes against another team the chance to make a friend arises for all who are involved from the players themselves to the people who support them. It does not have to be a close friendship, it may be in the form of a handshake before a game begins, a sincere offer of congratulations, or a pat on the back when the game is finished. 115 Playmates VARSITY SOCCER: 1st Row: T. Haney, D. Hatch, W. Eckert, R. Rauenzahn, J. Jones, R. Fegely, B. Rauenzahn, T. Phillips, G. Degler, D. Herman. R. Carl, C. DeLong, Mr. Kline. 2nd Row: G. Fields, K. Horonzy, W. Witwer, W. Trexler, D. Oswald, R. Eisenhart, T. Ream, M. Rcinhard, L. Meek, S. Fox, G. Guldin. 1 6 -■ , . , Many people thought the soccer team was going to be in last place due to the fact that 8 starters from last year had gradu- ated, but the team really put forth an effort and came up with a season that was not expected. After a tie with Kutztown and a loss by only one point to Fleetwood, the team had high hopes for the season. After their dismal game at Twin Valley, the outlook was darkened. The team went on to beat Oley in overtime. They accomplished the victory through team work and excellent play- ing. The Tulpehocken game was played under unsuitable weather conditions, but the team had the desire to win. This showed in the last five minutes of the game when Tulpehocken ' s team couldn ' t get the ball near our goal. The team was pulling together. The game with Fleetwood was well fought with the skill level of both teams equal, but the desire to win gave Brandywine the victory. At the end of the season Brandywine had won 7 games, lost 7, and tied 2. D. Oswald, B. Trexler: Dave and Bill go in for the dodge. Soccer Heads The Fall Season J.V. SOCCER: 1st Row: Mr. Wood, D. Bartlet, S. Scheldt, C. Bower, R. Meyer, B. Reifinger, A. Smith. 2nd Row: G. Guldin, C. Schappell, E. Weaver, M. Cajaz. S. Guldin, J. Reinhart. D. Haas, R. Jarrett, G. Fields. 3rd Row: B. Meek, T. Greiss. 4th Row: K. Elsenhart, T. Miller. 5th Row: D. Rohrbach, C. Angstadt. 6th Row S. Ream, K. Schoch. 7th Row: W. Fenstermacher, D. Bordner. 8th Row: C. Hilbert, D. Fegely. J B. Rauenzahn, T. Phillips: Two heads are better than one. f ' - VARSITY HOCKEY: 1st Row: B. Strachen, K. Schaeffer, L. Anderson, S. Brown, Mrs. Quigley, K. Danner, L. Larimore, T. Stoudt, D. Seibert. 2nd Row: J. Savidge, J. Carl, T. Schaeffer, B. Geist, L. Anderson, L. DeLong, M. MUlard, R. Millard. L. German. 3rd Row: S. Solt, T. Rcinhard. 4th Row: R. Rhode. J.V. HOCKEY: 1st Row: L. German, L. Rhodes. -J. Hoch. G. Bordner. B. Faust, D. Printz, C. Fenstcrmacher, S. Wilson, R. Geiger, Mrs. Quigley. 2nd Row: N. Kline, J. Moyer, T. Conrath, L. Gentile, C. Bleiler. L. Fegley, S. Stevens, M. Fenstermacher, R. Kern. 3rd Row: J. Carl, R. Millard, J. Savidge, B. Strachen. 118 Hockey Hockey Team Has Exciting Season The girls ' varsity field hockey team had an exciting fall sea- son. They tied both games with Fleetwood, the top team. Bran- dywine was behind at the start of the second half of the second game against Fleetwood 2 to 0. Lisa Anderson and Shawn Brown each scored a point and the game ended in a 2-2 tie. Even though they lost, the team played best against Exeter. During the game, Kim Schaeffer twisted her ankle going after the ball. This put her on crutches, and out of play for the rest of the sea- son. In the last league game against Oley the team came back from a 1-0 deficit when Lisa Anderson scored 3 points, and won the game for the team. During all the games there was consis- tent playing by the halfbacks, Tess Reinhard, Linda DeLong, and Mindy Millard. Sharon Solt and Tess Reinhard were selected for the Eastern Division All-Star Team. S. Solt: Sharon practices the drive during a scrimmage - -W jijj v irr 1 ■ 3Fayi -waaa L. L ' LLung, S. Brown. Lmdii biuLLi :3;.u ' .ui .j liui. 119 Hockey Bullets Are Back In The Running CROSS COUNTRY: 1st Row: Mr. German, B. O ' Neil. 2nct Row: M. Keiser, D. Nolan. 3rd Row: T. German, A. DeLong. 4th Row: S. De- Long, R. Diehl. Brandywine ' s Cross Country team ran well, but they didn ' t run as well as Mr. German, the team ' s coach, would have liked. There was not one outstanding individual. Everyone worked hard. This gave the team the advantage of not having to depend on one guy to pull them through. It was thought that the team would have done better against Fleetwood than they did, and they should have beaten Twin Valley. Despite these facts, the team came up with two wins and one tie. This was the first year in the last 3 that the team won a meet. J VARSITY BASKETBALL: Rhoads, R. Reinert. 1st Row: S. Fox, D. Hatch, B. Rauenzahn, B. O ' Neil, Mr. German, G. Smith, T. Long, D. Nolan, L. Behin.2nd Row: D. Bullets Set Single Game Scoring Record Brandywine had a very disappointing year in varsity basket- ball. The team tied the record for the worst season with 2 wins and 20 losses. The reasons that the team didn ' t do well were that they lacked confidence and there needed to be more team- work. Also, there were only eight players on the squad. One of the team members, Gerald Smith, was unable to play most of the season because of a knee injury. There was one bright spot in the season. The team broke the school record for the highest score at the game against Twin Valley. Ninety points showed on the score board at the end of the game. The J.V. team had a fair season. Jeff Jones was moved to the varsity squad to add to the personnel and height of the squad. This left the J.V. team lacking in height. 121 Boy ' s Basketball J. V. BASKETBALL: 1st Row: T. Hohl, R. Moyer, B. Reifinger, J. Jones, R. Rauenzahn, C. Scheldt, R. Carl, S. Guldin. 2nd Row: D. Heydt, K. Eisen- hart, D. Haas, T. German, D. Reiser. 3rd Row: R. Diehl, Mr. Weigel, J. Weiser. B. Rauemahn: Barry taps the ball. G. Smith: Gerry practices during a warm-up session. 122 Boy ' s Basketball T Long- Tim works at improving his shooting accuracy. L. Behm: Len makes his move for a fast break. J.V. team members practice rebounding during a scrimmage. 123 Basketball The girls ' varsity basketball team worked hard this seasonn and became the Eastern Division champs. The team broke open their first game of the season against Fleetwood when they switched from zone defense to man-to-man defense in the 3rd quarter. Use of a zone press helped the team gain a victory against Fleetwood, the second time the teams met. They suf- fered a disappointing loss by 1 point to Kutztown and then lost their next game with Exeter because of bad rebounding. The girls played their best game against Mt. Penn. They knew they had to play well and they did. At the end of the season, the squad was to play against Exeter, a team they had lost to pre- viously, for the division title. Although Exeter had more field goals, Brandywine won the game from the foul line 48 to 40. The team was pitted against Governor Mifflin in the county play off. They lost 64-32, but they didn ' t play as bad as the score seemed to indicate. The Governor Mifflin squad was just too tall. De- spite this, the team, playing their best, never gave up, and fought to the end. Besides receiving the Eastern Division title, the girls also re- ceived compliments from other team coaches. After sitting near them during a game, Jean Bierbower, Mulenburg ' s girls ' bas- ketball coach, told Mrs. Quigley, Brandywine ' s coach, that the girls were well-behaved and well-mannered, and that she would be proud to take them anywhere. Mr. German, the boy ' s bas- ketball coach here at Brandywine, in a letter congratulating the team and Mrs. Quigley, said: It is indeed a pleasure for me to sit back and enjoy the basketball ability, sportsmanship, and attitude that your girls have displayed on the court. There is nothing or no one who can beat a team with the mental and physical desire of your girls. Girls Wear Eastern Division Crown S. Brow, D. Carl, N. Oswald: The senior Trio. VARSITY BASKETBALL: 1st Row: Mrs. Quigley, K. Schaeffer, S. Brown, D. Carl, L. Anderson, N. Oswald, C. Hertzog. 2nd Row: B. Grossman, R. Rhodes. 3rd Row: S. Sheirer, L. Anderson. J. V. BASKETBALL: At Right: 1st Row: A. Steffy, D. Jarrett. 2nd Row: A. King, C. Radcliffe. 3rd Row: J. Savidge, J. Hoch, M. Karom, M. Fenstermacher, N. Kline, S. Smith. 4th Row: K. CuUin, D. Althouse, L. Gentile. 5th Row: C. Fen- stermacher, P. Eisenhart. VARSITY WRESTLING: 1st Row: Mr. Wood. 2nd Row: G. Geist, J. Kressley, D. Herman, G. Cherrie. B. Flannery, W. Witwer, C. Kresley. 3rd Row: S. Repasch, G. Ream, R. Hoffman, W. Cherrie, M. Youse, J. Babilon, J. Repasch. J.V. WRESTLING: 1st Row: K. Werley, K. Faust, K. Kauffman, M. Ream. 2nd Row: T. Ferry, M. Reinhard, R. Jarrett, J. Reinhart, G. Fields. 3rd Row: J. Hyneman, C. Schappell, D. Bordner, R. Gibson, T. Hoeschele, C. Flannery, D. McFarland. B. Flannery, C. Kressley: Chuck gives Bart the switch. Matmen Win Berks-Lebanon Holiday Tournament G. Geist, G. Ream, R. Hoffman: Greg points out Ron ' s good hand control on Geoff. T. Hoeschele, R. Jarrett: Tom and Randy demonstrate the referee ' s position. The wrestling season was marked with success. One of the most exciting matches came against Wyomissing. Jeff Kress- ley wrestled heavy-weight at that match. He was 40 pounds lighter than his opponent, but he pinned him and won the match for the team by three points. The team put forth one of the best team efforts against the very tough Whitehall squad and just slipped by them to victory by a couple points. The high- light of the season came at the Berks-Lebanon Holiday Wres- tling Tournament in which Brandywine participated along with Hamburg, Elco, and Northern Lebanon High Schools. The team outscored all other opponents. They won the team trophy by taking 4 individual first place aw£u-ds, 4 second place awards, and 2 third place awards. The first place winners were Bill Cher- rie, Chuck Kressley, Geoff Ream, and Joe Babilon. Darrel Her- man, Bill Witwer, Ron Gibson, and Jeff Kressley to ok second place. The third place winners were Mike Youse and Greg Geist. Amid all the success there were some dark clouds. It was both a tragedy and surprise when Bart Flannery, who it was hoped would go undefeated, broke his ankle during the first match against Quakertown. Later in the season Greg Geist also broke his ankle at a practice. Greg ' s accident left the team weak in the heavy-weight class, but the team didn ' t let it show. 127 Wrestling CHEERLEADERS: Left to Right: M. Millard, K. Guldin, T. Schaeffer, D. Heagy, T. Feather, C. Feather, S. Keiser, D. Seibert, D. Heagy. M. Horonzy, J. Moyer, C. Ahrensfield. Cheerleaders Promote School Spirit The cheerleaders were kept busy during basketball season. Besides leading the students in cheers and promoting school spirit, they were responsible for printing the programs for the basketball games. They also wore new uniforms, and in keeping with the annual tradition, were given flowers by the Booster Club at the last home basketball game. The cheerleaders and alternates were under the supervision of Mrs. Heilman who was aided by the captain, Debra Heagy and the assistant-to-the-captain, Debra Conrath. 128 Cheerleading D. Heagy: Debi works on jumping techniques. M. Horonzy: Mary Ann displays her cheerleading skills. K. Guldin: Right: Kathy shows her school spirit in her own way. 130 Playmates Puzzle ACROSS 5-Mr. Reinhard 6-Wrestling ' s Chuck (2 words) 8-David Oswald 10-Greg Degler 12-Wrestlmg ' s Darrell (2 words) IS-Wrestling ' s Greg (2 words) 17 -Kevin Umberger (2 words) 19- Reinhard 21-Melinda Millard 23-Mr. Burkhardt 24-Shawn Brown DOWN 1-Wrestling ' s Tom 2-Louise Andersen 3-BillTrexler(2words) 4- Long (2 words) 7-Little Cronrath 9-Mary Ann Horonzy 11 -Rick Keller 12- Jeff Jones 13-Wrestling ' s Geoff (2 words) 14-Judy Hoch 16-Bill Trexler 18-Linda DeLong 20-Leonard Behm 22-Barry Rauenzahn N ANSWER KEY: ACROSS: 5-Joe; 6-Killer Kressley; 8-Bush; 10-Dago; 12-Horrifying Herman; 15-Gorilla Geist; 17-Bruce Johnson; 19-Tess; 21-Myrt; 23-Chippy; 24-Toof. DOWN: 1-Hoesch; 2-Weez; 3-Hoe Cocker; 4-TerrificTim; 7-Dabi; 9-Scary; 11-Gubba; 12-Hoover; 13-Rough Ream; 14-Hoagie; 16-Mother; 18-Chick; 20-Victor; 22-Ray. 131 Playmates Puzzle IS d o CO Many students have jobs after school and on weekends. These students associate with businessmen and become acquainted with the operation of businesses in their com- munity. Students and parents not only associate with the businessmen through work, but they also he lp support the businesses by buying the goods and services they offer. Likewise, the businesses help the school and related activi- ties. Radcliffe ' s IGA and Kehm ' s Meirket are an example of this. These businessmen Eillowed the seniors to hold their bake sale in their stores. 133 Associates LU LX3 CJL2 Insurance Specialists Kutztown, Pa. 683-3565 Compliments of Plumbing V I « ■ Heating Contnactor • • I— I a n 223 W. 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' ■ ery step of the wav! j-q TO Rugged, handsoni 0 ' ready for a rough d. y work anytime. Easy oo the feet. too. Stop ii ' try on Pecos by Rtii Wing and bernnvinrcJ ' Bank Americard And Master Char e Accepted PARKINGr AT REAR, or STORE JARRETrS AUTO AND SPECIALTY GLASS CUT AND INSTALLED Phone Topton 682-7567 Mertztown, Pa. Congratulations Class of ' 74! Your graduation is one of many big steps you will take in life. Use the tools of education wisely to improve your future in a world of great opportunities. Only those who help themselves can attain the ultimate in the fruits of life. Best wishes to one and all! Your hosts, AI Lillian Reiff i Do You 1 — Dean Warmkessel Gene Schlegel work here. 2 — Sharon Solt works here. 3 — This person builds houses in our area. 4 — He went out of business. 5 — They support our band members. 6 — One of the sponsors of the Autumn Harvest Festival. 7 — A favorite shop for kids. 8 — A local sweater factory. 9 — He sells American Motor cars. 10 — He sells better footwear than his ad shows. 11 — This company makes undergarments. 12 — A favorite hang-out for after basketball games. 13 — If you ' re out of shape, this is the place for you! 14 — For beautiful floral arrangements, go to . 15 — For heating oil, call . 146 Associates Puzzle Associate? A — Wayne ' s Dry Goods B — Scott Youse C — Foxey Lady D— The Toy Soldier E— Rockland Florist F— Keith Knitting Mills G— Radcliffe ' s IGA H — Royal Manufacturing Co., Inc. I — Surburban Drive-In J — George Y. Brubaker K— Robert L. Weidele L — Alice ' s Slenderizing Salon M — Bieber ' s Shoes N — Moyer ' s Luncheonette — Band-0-Leers ' n-Ol -3-6 -dS ' (J-L -0-9 ' 0-5 N-l ' M ' S V ' Z O ! 147 Associates Puzzle s F JJ ' mS 0S 2 V lA I V ■■■• ■ ' vV 1 S: w . M i K% rm --- i After being surrounded by the same people for nine months, working, studying and fooling around with them, we get to know them pretty well and feel at ease with them. It is the secure, happy feeling of knowing and enjoying thep people around us that meikes us chums. SOFTBALL: 1st Rou-: J. Rauenzahn, A. Steffy, S. Confer, L. Andersen, S. Brown, T. Fairchild, R. Rhode, C. Printz, S. Diehl, L. Greiss. 2nd Row: Mrs. Quigley, J. Hoch, L. Andersen, L. DeLong. T. Stoudt, V. Stichter. C. Ahrensfield, B. Grossman, G. Geist. 3rd Rou T. Reinhard, S. Smith, N. Kline, P. Eisenhart, R. Eisenhart. Slow Start Leads To Good Combination Although the softball team got off to a slow start, the season proved to be better than the last two combined — a 4-6 record. The first game against Kutztown was disappointing. It was obvious that Brandywine had the better team, and the girls were ahead until the last inning when errors gave Kutztown two runs and the victory. The team started looking better in the Daniel Boone game. The girls got their hitting together and cut down on errors. The result was a 4-0 victory. Highlights of the season were a homerun by Louise Andersen in the Mt. Penn game and an overwhelming revenge victory over Kutztown — 9-0. (at left): The softball team clowns around while waiting for their yearbook picture to be taken. S. Brown: Shawn makes a full extension to catch a line drive. C. Printz: Cheryl steadies the bat as she pre- pares to bunt. S. Diehl: Sue catches a pop ball in a back handed position. L. DeLong: Linda uses skill and timing to fulfill her job as catcher. 151 Softball Conflicts Are Weeded . . . Talents Bloom The baseball team ended their season with a 4-6 record. This was a pleasant surprise for the coach, Mr. Youse, as the team was young and inexperienced with only 2 seniors. Despite a good turnout, the team encountered a problem in trying to develop a winning attitude. There were too many other conflicts such as girls, jobs, laziness and apathy. The guys with those problems were weeded out and only those who really wanted to play were on the team. These players made the sectional title their goal. The team ended the season in a spectacular display of talent BASEBALL h: ft ; W Eckert. Mr. Reinhard. L. Behm. 2nd Row: T. FairchUd. F Rauenzahn. B. Raucnzahn, S. Stamm. 3rd Rou: D. Keiser, M. Worst. R. Fegely, S. Scheldt. 4th Row: J. Fox. D. Haas, R. Gibson, J. Jones. 5th Row: D. Schaeffer, M. Reinhard, B. Meek, D. Fegely. 6th Row: S. Fox, R. Jarret. B. Rauenzahn, L. Behm: (At left) Seniors. Barr - and Leonard, take time out from practice to pose for a shot. in their final game against Kutztown. Barry Rauenzahn at his last time up to bat as a senior hit a homerun smash that closed out the season; it was the first homerun of the year. Troy Fair- child, demonstrating the strength of Brandywine ' s pitching, pitched a perfect game; the first one in the school ' s history. There were no hits and no runs which is a rarity. Seven were struck out and there were no walks. The outlook for next season looks good with new uniforms and possibly a J.V. team in the future. This was basically a rebuilding year for the tennis team. After losing quite a few seniors last year the team was young and inexperienced and the season was a losing one score-wise, but the coach, Mr. Burkhart. was pleased with the team because they never became discouraged and improved greatly in their form and stategy. According to Mr. Burkhart it takes 3 years to build a competative team and the boys are op the way to becoming that type of team. L. Herman: Lynn attempts to ace a ball to his opponent. TENNIS: Left to Right: K. Horonzy, M. Curry, S. Ream, D. Bordner, L. Herman, D. Nolan. B. Hertzog, D. McFarland, T. Ream. Mr. Burkhardt. 153 Tennis TRACK: 1st Rou G. Degler. T. Hueschele, D. Schantz, R. Enright. B. ON ' eil J. Lantz, K. L ' mberger, G. Smith. 2nd Row: C. Fields, J. Gambler, T. Haney. C. DeLong. D. Hatch, M. Keiser. T. German, G. Ohlinger. 3rd Row: Mr. Saw er. T. Miller, R. Diehl, S. DeLong, J. Wiser, D. Schoedler, R. Wiltrout, S. Barlett. -ith Rou: J. Moyer, G. Bordner, V. Buss, W. Kemp, V. BabiJon. Quality Improves; Victory Results Although the track team had the same number of members as last year, the over-all quality of the team was better because of returning members and improvements. The true quality of the team was shown in the fact that Brandywine usually swept the pole vault and the Bullets won their first meet in two years against Tulpehocken. The team also had the best regular two- mile runner in at least six years, Tom Haney. He cut 30 seconds off his time since last year. As with many sports, one of the major problems that the track team encountered was lack of school interest in the sport. Mr. Sawyer, the team ' s coach, feels that half the people who could have helped the team didn ' t bother to go out for it. (at left): Thestat girls add a bit of liveliness to the track team. 154 Track M. Keiser, T. Huachele: Mark and Tom wait for the gun to be sounded. G. Smith: (at left); Gerry nestles the shot put into position as he prepares for his event. D. Schantz: Dave uses all his strength to hurl the javelin. J. Lantz, D. Schoedler: (at right) Jamie and Dale sprint towards the finish line. SPRING SOCCER: 1st Row: J. Bauer, C. Rohrbach, T. Merkey, L. Meek, D. Oswald, B. Rclfinger, D. Hatch, R. Eisenhart. 2nd Row: R. Diehl, R. Sheetz, E. Stoudt, S. Weidner, D. Long. E. Bower, D. Barlett, S. Guldin, G. Degler, T. Haney, R. Carl. 3rd Row: S. Fox, P. Dankel, T. Greiss, C. Hilbert, S. Ream, W. Trexler, T. Ream. fe With a sprinkling of veterans and rookies, the golf team had a record of continual improvement. When the scores were tallied at the end of each match, they were lower than the previous one. Improvement was not the only factor which helped the team. The members of the team had the desire to win. This desire was evident when the team, on the way back from being rained out at Hamburg, wanted to practice on their home course, despite the rain. The result of the hard work and positive attitude was a victory over Hamburg; the first golf victorv ' for Brandywine in 4 or 5 years. The 73-74 season was important in another respect: it was the last season that golf was offered in the spring. In the future golf will be considered a fall sport. Golf wasn ' t the only sport which highlighted improvement. Spring Soccer was offered for the sole purpose of helping the boys interested in soccer, and giving them the opportunity of playing for enjoyment and experience without the pressure of the regular season. This was the first year that Brandywine be- came a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer District which governs all amateur club soccer in Eastern Pennsylvania. R. Eisenhart, D. Oswald. W. Trexler: (at left) Randy, Dave and Bill pose leisurely by the goal post. 116, SVing Soccer 1 -; G. Smith, C. Kres tt . R -iurrf ft; The guys practice individual strokes. Desire Drives Golf Team To Victory GOLF: 1st Row: Mr. Ditsky, M. Fegely, R. Jarrett, J. Ferry. G. Smith, L. Isamoyer. D. Heydt, J. Reinhard, C. Kressley. 2nd Row: M. Zajac, M. Bogert, G. Degler. T. Beck. 157 Golf D. Hatch, M. Millard: Don, and his date, Mindy, make a toast to the wonderful evening ahead of them. Prom Returns to Berkleigh Country Club The Jr.-Sr. prom returned to the Berkleigh Country Club after being held at the Reading Motor Inn last year. Couples started the evening with dinner. The appetizer was a fruit cup followed by a salad. Guests had a choice of steak or fried shrimp as their main course served with potatoes and string beans. Strawberry shortcake topped off the meal. After the formal dinner couples danced to music played by Matt Gillespie, a new group to play for our prom. As the theme suggested, precious and few were the moments shared by the couples. (At left): A few of the juniors paused for a picture at the bar. L Behm. V. Stickler: Leonard and Vicki, even though they ' re from K Boyer, R. Moyer: Kevin and Becky listen to interesting different grades, make a nice couple. conversation. 159 Prom Some seniors listen attentively through the welcoming speech, while others daydream of their plans for the day. r mi ■• [ ' . ' e ' j Seniors Decide on Vacation Valley After seeing the brochure, viewing the slides, and getting other details, the senior class trip committee decided that the best place to spend a day in the Poconos would be Vacation Valley. The day started with orientation, followed by a large group picture taken outside. Then the seniors were sent to their cabins and let loose to spend the day how they pleased. There were bicycles, dune-buggies and horses to ride, tennis courts, volley- ball courts and archery to use. In the afternoon, after a lunch on the terrace, some of the kids cooled off in the spring-fed lake until it was time to get dressed for the formal dinner. After the evening meal there was a dance with live music provided by Red Weather. It was the first time there was a live group for the class trip. At 10:30 the buses arrived and the seniors boarded them for the homeward trip. W Trexler. A. Miller: |At left) Bill tries to cool off a bit while he and Anna wait for their turn on the dune buggies. ; ;i„ H The girls take a stroll around Vacation Valley to acquaint themselves with the C Salt: Carl finds enjoyment in a game of baseball. C. Oswald, J. Dibler: Carol and Jackie soak up some of the sun ' s rays. B. Ravenzahn: Barry finds that laddying service is provided only by the golfer himself. 161 Class Trip T. Hall. D. Warmkesset: Terry and Dean run their engines while they wait for the rest of the gang to follow. B. Deibert. P. Reinhard: (Below left) Barb and Patty are caught as they wait for the others to go to dinner. D. Cronrath, D. Heagy: The two Debies chat over their day ' s activities while thev wait for dinner to be served. The seniors enjoy lunch on the outside terrace. The seniors enjoy the rhythm provided by Red Weather. ' ;-jppm :- 5V i ' k fl |L; i vJf k i BT l -84• A 54 ' ? ' 84i [= ' ' n ' B . 1 n 111 A. Hess, K. Hertzog, T. Long; The boys show the girls that they can really l(H k as gixid as they 163 Class Trip 164 Class Portrait 165 Class Portrait lieyenaent Prize to Mo ba proye d Student . Alumni Prize to the Salutatorian American Legion Prize in Dramatics American Legion Women ' s Aux. for Outstandinf ( Atlas Min. Chem. Div.— E.S.B., Inc. Chemistry Prize Bank of Penna. (Topton Branch) Prize in Business Education Cindy Althouse William Trexler Michael Confer Mary Ann Horonzy William Trexler Carol Oswald Berks Co. Chapter D.A.R. Citizenship Award Mary Ann Horonzy Betty Crocker Award in Home Economics Mary Ziegler B.H.E.A. Scholarship to one entering; the Teaching Profession Suzanne Diehl Eckert Bros. Music A S«t-d Thomas Hoeschele Shirley J. Heiter Prize in Accounting Carol Oswald Sally M. Heiter Prize in History Carol Oswald Larry Hoch Memorial Award in Scouting Keith Hertzog Junior Chamber of Commerce Prize in Foreign Language William Trexler Longswamp Lions Club Prize in Biology 4 ' Debra Cronrath Mathematics Prize by Mr. Mrs. George Wean Music Div. of Topton Women ' s Club Prize in Music Stanley Nolan Prize in Science ; . Phi-Beta-Kappa Carl Cassel Award Modern Language Pioneer Grange No. 1777 Prize in F.F.A - Radcliffe Bros. Prize in Art .ZV Glenn Reifinger Scholarship Award Schappell Hardward Prize in Industria Krystyna Pisarek . . Joan Hassler Peter Hrycenko Joan Hassler David Schantz Suzanne Diehl ... Geoffrey Ream Scott Fenstermaker Senior Merit Award Carol Oswald Shoemaker-Bond Post No. 7071, V.F.W. Valedictorian Prize || Carol Oswald Shoemaker-Bond Post No. 7071, V.F.W. Aux. Prize ia English Renae Edinger ■V.F.W. Aux. Prize in Homemaking Michelle Gouldner ement Suzanne Diehl ieArts . ._, . Maureen Hess Steven Fenstermacher enship A j , Jerry Keller |tstanding Boy Timothy Long Maureen Hess Topton Vol. Fire Co. Ben. Assoc. Prize in Physics .i Keith Dierolf Topton Woman ' s Club Scholarship Award r, Barbara Deibert U.S. Marien Corps Music Award -. Lynn Herman Zeswitz Music House Award i Keith Hertzog Shoemaker-Bond Post No. 7071 Student Council Prize for ImprJ John Tallman Scholarship in F| Temple Music Housf ' Award Topton Lions Club Prize in Citf Topton Rotary Club Prize for Topton Rotary Club Scholf rsl ,16fi rnmniprireiiient Valedictorian: Carol Oswald Salutatorian; William Trexler Seniors Plan and Participate in Baccalaureate One of the problems that past baccalaureate services entailed was boredom and lack of participation on the part of the seniors — the people who were supposed to benefit from the services. This year, Pastor Breed, who performed the service, and a committee of seniors composed their own baccalaureate in an attempt to get the seniors interested and involved in the service. Their efforts met with success. Students composed prayers and read them during the service. They decided on their own theme — the beginning of the end — and helped to choose the hymns that were to be sung. During the service each senior placed a meaningful memento of his high school years in a box in front of the altar as an offering of himself. The new service and idea went over well with each senior participating in some way. Several members of the class re- ceived compliments from parents and friends on their new and interesting ideas. Female Officers Lead Class of ' 74 Class motto: Class flower: Class colors: Class officers: For the past is past and will never return, the future we know not, and only the present can be called our own Maroon rose with gold ribbon. Maroon and gold. Renae Edinger — president; Sharon Solt — vice - president; Carol Oswald — secretary; Debra Cronrath — treasurer. Class advisors: Mrs. Mertz, Mrs. Heilman, Mr. Youse. Introducer of Speakers: Krystyna Pisarek 167 Commencement Several senior girls stroll through the heat on their way to the athletic field for practice. Mr. Corazzi points out some empty seats for the seniors to occupy. The seniors practice the processional the day before commencement. Mr. Skinkus: (At left) Mr. Skinkus squints into the sun as he observes the seniors ' practice session. Mr. Corazzi: Mr. Corazzi gives a few last Under the direction of Miss Weidele, the chorus reliearses their musical message for the instructions. seniors. Professor Reveals T.O.P.S. Formula After practicing filing in and out, getting seating arrange- ments, having pictures taken, and running through the format for commencement in the hot sun, the seniors were ready and anxiously waiting for the ceremony which signaled the begin- ning of the next phase of their lives. On June 11, the Brandy wine Heights ' class of ' 74 received their diplomas and terminated their high school education. The commencement exercises were held outside on the athletic field — the first time that this had been done in the history of B.H.S. Also, the seniors walked to their seats in single file, instead o f in pairs as was done previously. The program in- cluded selections by the band and chorus and speeches made on the class motto. Carol Oswald, valedictorian, spoke on the present, William Trexler, salutatorian, spoke on the future and Krystyna Pisarek spoke on the past and introduced the speakers. Professor Jentsch, the guest speaker gave the class the formula for success — T.O.P.S. 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