Crafton High School - Ginkgo Yearbook (Crafton, PA)

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BETTY IANE BECK--Sparkling . . . vivacious . . . usually bubbling over with happiness . . . comes from Rook but discusses Dormont constantly . . . enjoys all sports . and basketball . . to have around, Pep Club, '38-'42, '4Z: Girls' Athletic . . especially likes roller-skating is the kind of a person we like Library Club, '38-'42, President, Association, '41-'42. CLARENCE BIGLER--Never has much to say in class . . . but really cuts of wiry blond hair live on basketball loose afterwards . . . has a shock any girl would crave . . . could . , . has earned four letters in it , . . is a sure-shot anywhere. Student Council, '38-'39, Basketball, '38-'42, Baseball, '39-'42, LOIS BITZER-Is a barrel of fun , . . never tolerates a dull moment . . . has a contagious laugh , . . an enviable complexion . . . loves to dance . . . is usually seen with Edith Locke . . . a good pal to everyone. Girl Reserves, '40-'42, Leaders' Corps, '41-'42, Spanish Club, '40-'41, Girls' Athletic Association, '40-'42, IOHN W. BLADEL-Has brains, which he uses some- times . . . gets his beauty sleep in English class . . . wakes up occasionally to add a witty remark . . . will some day find an occupation adapted to his hidden talents. Spanish Club, '41-'42, Gens Togata, '38-'39, Gym Club 'O: Romani Hodierni, '39-'4U: 'Tennis 'Al-'42. IOHN WILLIAM BLAIR-Witty . . . good-looking . . . has a slow, sure smile that lights up his blue eyes . . . possesses beautiful teeth . . . is a smooth dancer . . , loads of, fun . . . has an understand- able popularity and hosts of friends. Hi-Y Club, '40-'41, Gens Togata, '38-'41, Phy-Chy Club, '40-'4lp GINKGO Staff, '41-'42, Biology Club, '40-'41. IEAN BOCKERT-An attractive brunette . . . new at C.H.S., but has a host of friends here . . . possesses a sweet disposition . , . is appealing to everyone . . . full of fun . . . has a certain something that assures success, PAUL BOLEY--ls the strong, silent type . . , says little . . . has many likeable traits . . . always tries to do well . , . likes all sports, especially baseball and boxing . . . chooses friends carefully and stands by them . . . works hard. EDWIN BOONE-Small but dynamic . . , is a music- loving senior . . . full of fun . . . likes camping and hockey . . . makes friends easily . . . is an excellent wrestler . . . will always stick by his friends . . . yearns for the West. Hi-Y, '40-'42, Vice President, '41, Phy-Chy Club, '40- Gym Club. '39-'42. Page Twenty-two-THE GINKGO

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IOSEPH ADAMS-One of the quietest boys in school . . . gets through with the least amount of work possible . . . pilots Grandes truck after school . . . will have his own chain of stores some day. SHIRLEY HGNEW--Fairly sparkles with iun and jollity . . . has lovely brown hair and the dancing eyes of a pixy , . . likes school but will be glad to graduate . . . plans to attend business school . . . will succeed, Girl Reserves, '38-'42, Spanish Club, '40-'42, Gens Togata, '38-'39, Biology Club, '40-'41, Library Club, '40-'41, CHARLES E. AITKEN-ls a sober, thoughtful fellow from Greentree . . . assumes an abrupt, direct man- ner to cover up his generous nature . . . is consci- entious . . . admired and respected by classmates and teachers . . . has best wishes of all. VIRGINIA ALBERTE-Quiet . . . modest . . . dreamy . . . is a nice girl . . . has a winning smile, pretty teeth, and well-kept hair . . . can be counted on to do her share ol everything . . . does her best at all times. Girl Reserves, '38-'42, Spanish Club, '41-'42, Biology Club, '40-'41, BETTY IBNE ANDERSON-A wonderful pianist . . . a good violinist . . . likes swing . . . sings while waiking . . . loves to eat, and to ride in convertibles . . . has a delightful smile . . . has the ability to be a musical success. Drama Club, '41-'42, Orchestra, '41-'42. DOUGLAS BAIRD-ls a conservative, modest fellow . . . minds his own business . . . and is well liked for it . . . is fond of all sports, especially football and swimming . . . a good worker . . . will get albng well. Spanish Club, '40, Phy-Chy Club, '40-'41, Gym Club, '42, Musical, '40, Mixed Chorus, '40-'42, Boys' Chorus, '40-'42, Glee Club, '40-'42, Pirates of Penzance, '41, A Waltz Dream, '42, Football, '41. MARIE ANN BALDWIN--Mr. Walter's stand-by . . . has a nice, slow smile . . . is helpful at all times . . . does everything as it should be done . . . is the kind of girl we all admire. Girl Reserves, '38-'42, Treasurer, '41-'42, Leaders' Corps, '41-'42, Gens Togata, '38-'39, GINKGO Staff, '41-'42, Accounts, '41-'42, IEAN MARIORIE BARBIN-A flaxen-haired girl who seems to enjoy life despite school . . . plays bas' ketball enthusiastically . . . is uninterested in any but commercial subjects . . . is a jitterbug . . . works in the office . . . will some day find happi- ness. Page Tw6Hlj'-0116+THE GINKGO

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WALTER A. BREEN-The Tom Harmon of Craiton High . , . possesses mischievous blue eyes and a mysterious air. . . is a good-looking Irish smoothie . . . has ability to master lessons when so inclined. Football, '39-'41, Captain, '41g Basketball, '40-'4Z. SARA V. BROOKS--A quiet little senior . . . likes the color red and mystery stories . . . enjoys ottice practice . . . should make an efiicient filing clerk . . . likes to help others . , . is allergic to uniforms and curly hair. Mixed Chorus, '39-'42g Girls' Chorus, '39-'42. GEORGE MILLER BROWN-Friendly . . . frank . . . is an accomplished wise-cracker . . . has a keen sense of humor which has won him many friends . . . belongs to the wolves . . . argues pro- Englancl . . . enjoys many hours of pool at his grandfathers Hi-Y Club, '40-42, Phy-Chy Club, '40-'42, Gym Club, '42, Biology Club, '39-'40, Stamp Club, '38-'39. RUSSELL A. BROWN-Likes to bowl and play base' ball . . , has a special fondness for science . , . is apathetic in English class , . . gets along well with other people . . . has a smile and a good word lor everyone, Model Airplane Club, '40-'4l. LA VERNE BUHRMAN-Lends her deep alto voice to the choruses . . . has a winning smile . . . a mind of her own . . . loves a good time . . aspires to become a secretary . . . will make a good one. Girl Reserves, '39-'40, French Club, '40-'42, Girls' Ensemble, '39-'42, Pinatore, '39, Drama Club, '40s '42, Orchestra, '38-'40, Band, '38, Mixed Chorus, '39'42p Girls' Chorus, '38-'42g Library Club, '39-'40g Romani Hodierni, '39-'40, A Waltz Dream, '4Z. THOMAS BUTLER-A popular lad . . . hails from the hills ol Greentree . . . is noted for his corny jokes and exaggerated stories . . . is a good skier and a good tennis player . . . noted for his good- looking flashy clothes. Hi-Y Club, '40-'42, Spanish Club, '40-'42p Gens To- gata, '39-'40g Gym Club, '40-'42, Band, '39-'40, Boys' Chorus, '39-'40, Tennis, '41-'42. ROBERT IAMES BUZZA-ls the Good Humor man of the Senior Class . . . likes swimming and football . . . is everybody's pal . . . is often seen driving a delivery truck for a local concern. Gens Togata, '33-'39, Secretary. WILLIAM A. CALVERT-Noted for his dark wavy hair . . . is popular . . . has friends in every class . . . dresses like a fashion plate . . . is a lover of fun and people . . . a great sport who possesses a truly grand disposition. Spanish Club, '39-'40, Phy-Chy Club, '40-'42. Page Twenty-three-THE GINKGO