Dallastown Area High School - Spectator Yearbook (Dallastown, PA)

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 Gladys Romaine Poff Chorus. 3. ► Gladys is the red-head of the class. Having followed the Commer- cial course throughout her high school career, Gladys can frequently be seen pounding the keys of a typewriter in the Commercial Room. Gladys, or Poff” ns she is generally called, is quite fond of the navy blue uniform, especially if a certain member of the Class of '46 is wearing it. Whenever English class becomes boring, and you hear the sound of bees buzzing, you know Gladys is entertaining her neighbors again. “Poff’s” future plans include the hope of being a secretary, with a young, handsome boss. We wish her hearty success in her chosen field. Jacqueline Martha Reigart Student Council, 1; Basketball. 1; Class Play. 3. 4: Class President. 4; Chorus. 1. 3. 4; Music Festival. 3: Beacon. 2. 3. 4; Editoi-in-Chief. 4; Spectator Staff. 4. ► “Jackie,” the very capable and active president of the Senior class, is also Editor-inChief of the Beacon.” Her many duties in these capacities, however, do not interfere with her studies, for Jackie” is one of the outstanding students in the class. Even over the week-ends, Jackie” is kept busy working behind a counter at McCrory’s but she also finds time for reading, going to the movies, and playing the piano. Jackie” has followed the Academic Course through high school. Undecided about the future, the Class of ’47 wishes her every success in whatever she does. Harriet Patricia Sechrist Student Council. 1; Reporter. 1; F. H. A. Club. 4. ► Harriet, one of the tall girls of the class, may seem quiet to those who do not know her very well, but she is really very talkative. Her hobby is collecting snapshots while her favorite pastime is dancing and she is certainly good at it. Harriet specializes in jitter- bugging. Seakie” spends her week-ends with her family in High Rock. Harriet and June are inseparable friends when it comes to making their special trips to Playland in that maroon convertible, especially when “Seakie” is behind the wheel. Harriet has decided to be a beautician and we are sure that with her pleasing personality she will be a very successful one. Velma Mae Sechrist Beacon Staff. 4: Class Secretary. 2; Home Room President. 1. 2; Chorus. 1. 2. ► Although one of the more quiet girls of the class, Velma some- times indulges in pranks and then one can hear a hearty peal of laughter. Being a Commercial student, Velma is one of the able typists op. the “Beacon” staff. On her free evenings, Seakie” can frequently be found at Ness’s chatting with a certain fellow from Red Lion. Velma insists that ice-skating is her favorite sport, but when asked if she can skate, she replies, No, but I'm going to try it sometime.” Velma hopes to become a stenographer after she graduates and we wish her lots of good luck. '17

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raduatiiKj Maud Nelson Markley Chorus. 3. 4; Spectator StafT. 4; Interclass Basketball. 3; Interclass Field Meet. 3. ► Maud has been a faithful follower of the Commercial course. She is one of the very capable secretaries of the class. Her particular subject is typing and we’re sure she’s an excellent typist. Maud is one of the more ambitious students who walk a great distance every day. Her hobbies include collecting bracelets, reading and dancing. Maud seems to have quite an interest in Jacobus. It couldn’t be anyone of the “male sex could it, Maud? Maud has not decided whether she will follow the Commercial path or become a nurse. Whatever you decide to do we extend to you, Maud, our best wishes for the future. Myrtle Louise Meck Chorus. 3. ► Myrt’’ wasn’t quite sure that she wanted to come back to school, but she finally made it, to the satisfaction of the class, for the class wouldn’t be the same without Myrtle. Blessed with thick, black hair and dark browr. eyes, “Meek is one of the natural beauties of her class. Whenever you hear a painful Ouch! during activities period, you know that those pesky boys are plagueing Myrtle again. A faithful follower of the Commercial course throughout her high school career, Mrytlc’s favorite subject seems to be shorthand. When asked about her special interest in the opposite sex, Myrt” smiles serenely and replies, I love them all. Her ambition is to become a secretary, and we wish her every success. Charlotte Romaine Mummert Interclass Basketball. 3; Basketball. 4; Interclass Field Meet. 3; Interscholastic Field Meet. 3; Chorus. 1. ► To someone who doesn't know Charlotte well, she seems to be quiet and studious; however, any one of her close friends can tell you that she’s really full of laughs and giggles. One of “Mummert's favorite hobbies is knitting, as one can tell by her colorful sweaters. When anyone inquires about the man in her life, Charlotte just smiles and says that there isn’t any, but we wonder. Charlotte has chosen the Commercial course, and has become one of the most efficient typists in the class. Charlotte hasn’t decided for certain what her future will be, but whatever she decides, she has our best wishes. Donald LeRoy Ness Stage Manager. 3; Chorus. 2. 4; Interclass Basketball. 1. 2. ► Donald, or Nessie,” as he is more frequently called, is one of our Vocational boys. Whenever we need steps for a play or props” for an assembly program, we call on Donald and he willingly lends his aid. Nessie’s” chief hobby seems to be sleeping, for whenever a class becomes too boring, a steady droning sound is heard and we know that Donald has dropped off again. Donald also likes to read comic books and whenever anyone wants to know what Superman was doing at a certain time, they can always count on Donald. “Nessie’s” foremost ambition is to be a technical engineer. Best of luck, Donald. 26

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Jerry LeRoy Sheffer Basketball. 1. 2. 3. 4: Interclass Basketball. 1. 2. 3. 4; Track. 3. 4; Band. 3. 4; Chorus. 3 4: Music Festival. 3: Class President, 1; Vice President Student Council. 3; President Student Coun- cil. 4; Spectator Staff. 4; Junior Class Play. 3; Senior Class Play. 4; President of Band. 4. ► Whenever your ears pick up the sound of a tuneful whistle, you know that Jerry is not far away. Those glasses that make him appear so “dignified” hide a friendly pair of twinkling brown eyes. “Harry” can swing a hot trumpet too, as anyone on the upper end of East Main Street can verify. As proof of Jerry’s leadership, he has been elected President of the Student Council. Also active in sports, he frequently helped boost the basketball scores for D. H. S. His dramatic ability has been displayed both in the Junior and Senior plays. Jerry has not yet decided upon what he will do after gradua- tion but we wish him every success in his choice. Flo Marjorie Snelbaker F. H. A. Club. 4; Art and Model Club. 1; Chorus. 1; Interclass Basketball. 3. ► Sweet and quiet in her manner, Flo is one of those capable girls in the Home Economics class. We hear that sewing is really a favorite pastime of Flo’s and we often envy the lovely results of her deft fingers. Flo spends her spare moments ice-skating, bike riding, painting, drawing and listening to popular music. We under- stand that Gershwin is a favorite composer. Besides her deep interest in her vocational subjects, Flo also enjoys English. Flo is undecided as to her future work, but we know that with her ability in using a needle and thread, her idle hours will be few. Many happy hours of sewing to you, Flo. Charles Franklin Snyder Basketball. 1. 2. 3. 4: Baseball. 2. 3. 4; Interclass Basketball. 1. 2. 4; Interclass Softball. 1; Sports Club. 1; Class Reporter. 3; County Meet. 3; Interclass Track. 3; Co-captain of Basketball Team.'l. 4; Spectator Staff. 4; Junior Play. 3. ► Charles, better known as Chalk” to many of us, is one of the blond Romeos of the class. “Chalk” has displayed his athletic ability to us in his Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years, and we all know that he can really shoot that ball into the basket. He also took an active part in track in his Junior year. Girls are “Chalk’s main pastime when he’s not on the basketball floor or working. Seriously, though, if a debate comes up in class, Charles is always ready to argue and usually with success. Charles isn’t too sure of what field he would like to enter after he graduates, ulthough we’ve heard him mention “law” at times. We feel confident that, whatever goal he undertakes, he will succeed. Eugene Elwood Snyder Band. 2. 3. 4; Interclass Basketball. 1. 2. 3: Baseball. 1. 2. 3. 4; Intcrclass Track. 3; Interscholastic. 3. ► Eugene rates among his many ’47 friends as one of the outstanding “flivver drivers” of the class. “Helvetian is not exactly a cowboy but he certainly can handle that Ford. He enjoys his favorite sport of baseball either as a player or spectator. “Helvetian” is also a hunter, which keeps him away from school every November 1st. His main interest concerns a certain Freshman girl with whom he is frequently seen. Eugene is musically talented for he really knows how to make a clarinet sing”! Although he has not decided as to what his life’s career will be, we feel certain that his choice will lead to success. 28