Butler High School - Magnet Yearbook (Butler, PA)

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Ellen Jane Simpson Gladys Bonita Slupe Mary Winona Slupe Marshall L. Smith Donald C. Spiece Charles Lewis Steen Everett Leroy Stepp Charles Blair Stevenson Helen Delores Sweeney Others Were Looking Forward to College and Other Institutions ELLEN JANE SIMPSON, would become a great swimmer someday, if her ambition were fulfilled. She was a member of the Home Economics Club. Simp was fond of riding in an automobile and liked typewriting. . . GLADYS SLUPE was destined to be an office wife. She aimed to be a stenographer. Among her favorites were shorthand, skating, and Tyrone Power. Her first horseback ride lived in her memory as her most exciting experience. MARY WINONA SLUPE was particularly fond of dancing, especially to Mother Nature’s Lullaby . Winny was a member of the Glee Club and wanted to be a radio singer. She thought English was just grand . . . . The famous MARSHALL LEWIS SMITH (better known as ’’Smitty') earned two letters playing guard on the football team and, because of his good nature, was chosen the best sport of our class. He was a favorite in room 2-C. . . . DONALD SPIECE was the high point of interest at Virgil parties. He was also a violinist in the orchestra. His sense of humor won for him many friends; he lightened many a class period with his bright sayings. . . . CHARLES STEEN, besides being a jolly good fellow, did things on skates that you and I wouldn't think possible. Chuck’s winning smile made him a leader among his fellow students. . . . Among his classmates EVERETT STEPP was known for his ability to play the guitar. Steppie was ever alert and ready for fun. There was a spark in his eye that intrigued you. Few people knew of his poetic ability. . . . CHARLES “CHUCK” STEVENSON was one of the very nicest fellows in our class. He always had a good time and said he had no pet hates or great loves. He and A. K. were sharks in chemistry. . . BETTY SWEENEY was a girl that the class couldn't have done without. Betty was continually doing thoughtful, friendly things for everyone. She was always in a hurry, but she usually arrived a few minutes after the bell rang. (page twenty-nine)

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Laura Elizabeth Reed Marguerite Emily Rhodes William O. Rhodaberger Marjorie Florence Robb George Lewis Rothcn Richard B. Schaffner Elizabeth G. Secunda Marian Ruth Sharp Esther Betty Shera to Take Their Places in Business and Industry After Graduation; LAURA REED was a bashful lassie but. Oh. so nice ! She had lots of reddish, gold hair and a friendly smile. Although she hated to do dishes, she was a grand cook. To all who knew her, Laura was a real friend. MARGUERITE RHODES was quiet and very sweet. To be a famous beautician was her ambition. If she should do as well in that line as she did in sewing, she should succeed. Her skating dazzled many. WILLIAM RHODABERGER was better known as Bill. He participated in sports with the gang. Bill s dream was to go to Hawaii. He enjoyed hearing Ride Tenderfoot Ride and seeing Sonja Henie and Wallace Beery. . . . MARGIE ROBB was a charming girl and a desirable asset to the girl's basketball team. Because of her popularity, she will long remain in the memory of all ”. Margie loved to dance. Mayor GEORGE ROTHEN was ambitious; he wanted to lead a swing band. Several Magnets testify to his ability as a poet. Inasmuch as he disliked dogs, he should be one fellow that would keep out of the dog-house . . . . Have you ever noticed that mop of titian hair that made all the gals take a second look ? Well, it belonged to that sophisticated Romeo. DICK SCHAFFNER, who was really a grand sport at heart. . . BETTY SECUNDA played an important role in the class of 39 s basketball team. She liked stenography but hated writing letters. Her ambition was to become a secretary, so that at home or afield she could balance the budget. MARIAN SHARP ranked high in scholastic ability; she was a capable home room treasurer, and a sincere lover of music. She was a true friend and well-liked by all. Dainty, pretty, precise was our Marian. . Tall, slim, ESTHER SHERA wanted to take up beauty work after she had achieved her one ambition, to see the world. Esther’s genuine smile should take her into its farthest corners. Skating was her favorite pastime. (page twenty-eight) m

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June Ann Tack Kenneth Richard Tack William R. Tebay Doris Tipton Susan Marie Tucci Frankie Mae Varner George Varnum. Jr. H. Dwight Wagner Beatrice Jane Weaver of Higher Learning. ... If Past Performance is Any Assurance of JUNE TACK was a happy, bright eyed, mischievous girl, who liked to collect pictures and wanted to become a secretary. Her fine work in typing assured her success. With the boys she was a sensation. . . KENNETH TACK, with his brown curly hair and cheerful grin, was a welcome member of our illustrious class. He was interested in engineering and, while in high school, showed much promise as a future draftsman. BILL TEBAY, a strapping big fellow and likable, came to us from Mars —a good football player and a varsity man at Mars. He was interested in Hi-Y. A fine boy to have as a friend. . DORIS TIPTON, a dark-haired, dark-eyed heart-breaker, thought Aeneas was a little too romantic. (Virgil was her pet hate.) Her ambition was to be a gym teacher, and she was a full-fledged member of Robert Taylors corps. SUSAN TUCCI was a black-haired, dark-eyed lass of considerable pep. Her studious ability should win her the desire of her heart, to be a private secretary. Our Susan was really a true friend. . . . Pretty, stately FRANKIE VARNER wanted to be a mannequin. She was secretary of the Home Economics Club and a collector of salt-shakers. Evidently, not one but many careers were possible for Frankie. . . . GEORGE VARNUM, aptly called Porky'' certainly frightened the opposing line when his bulk loomed over them during a football game. Besides his football playing. George sang bass in the Mixed Chorus and in the Boys’ Quartet. . . DWIGHT WAGNER was one of the better dancers of our class; he was active in the Hi-Y. was a Pirate of Penzance , and gave us much help on our class basketball and class mushball teams. . . . That light-hearted lassie whom everybody liked was BEATRICE WEAVER. She wanted to be an authoress and was already on her way. (Witness her stories in the Magnet). A grand person to know! She deserved to be treated well at the hands of fate. (page thirty)