Darby High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Darby, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1954 volume:

Cruise Jjhru II A li II Y DARBY, PENNSYLVANIA Presents Unfolding a record of three wonderful years. Many hours will be spent in recalling these pleasant experiences. Mr. Deery's office was always a beehive of activities. Making our own clothes was lots of fun. The Bookkeepers in deep study. Bill is getting expert instruction Members of the Class of 1954 proved early that they knew how to get the most out of their tour through school. All too soon our high school days will be finished and our dreams and plans for the future will become a reality. Some of us will go on to college, some to business schools and some to look for jobs. Whichever is our choice, we shall become engrossed with our plans and our high school life will be forgotten. It is in later years that we shall realize how important those high school days were, and to help us keep their memory bright and clear, we have our yearbook, The Blue and White. Within its covers are recaptured in pictures and prose the happenings which we rightly believe were important at the time. Let the Blue and White remain a warm and pleasant reminder of those years and become a treasured part of our high school memories. PRESENTATION ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES SENIORS PATRONS DEDICATION FACULTY ATHLETICS CLASSES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 2W i c a t i o n WE DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO THE FULFILLMENT OF A DREAM; A DREAM THAT HAS BEEN A VISION FOR MANY YEARS AND HAS NOW BECOME A REALITY—THE ERECTION OF A NEW FIELD HOUSE. IT HAS BEEN OUR GOOD FORTUNE TO BE MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT BODY AS THIS STRUCTURE WAS PLANNED. BUILT AND FINALLY COMPLETED. ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY. THE CLASS OF 1954 EXTENDS SINCERE THANKS TO OUR SCHOOL BOARD. WITHOUT WHOSE FAR-SIGHTED PLANNING AND UNTIRING EFFORTS OUR NEW FIELD HOUSE WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN A REALITY. WE EXTEND THANKS ALSO TO THE DARBY BOROUGH TAXPAYERS. WHO SO WHOLEHEARTEDLY VOTED FOR AND SUPPORTED THIS PROJECT. NO LONGER. DUE TO INADEQUATE FACILITIES. WILL IT BE NECESSARY TO CURTAIL THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR OUR BOYS AND GIRLS OR TO RENT A GYMNASIUM FOR OUR ATHLETIC EVENTS. NOT ONLY DO WE SEE A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING AS WE LOOK AT THE FIELD HOUSE. BUT WE ENVISION A STEADY INCREASE. YEAR AFTER YEAR. OF YOUNG CITIZENRY. ENLIGHTENED IN MIND AND BODY. DEVOTED AND LOYAL TO THE TRADITIONS OF DARBY — OUR HOME AND COMMUNITY OF WHICH WE ARE SO PROUD! Nine ADMINISTRATION It was very relaxing to spend our leisure hours near the office of the Superintendent. SckootE oar MR. WILLIAM J. FRASCH. JR. Vice-President DR. RAYMOND S. MARTIN, SR. President MR. JOSEPH W. ATKINS Secretary MR. HAROLD W. PUGH Treasurer To The Class of 1954: Hearty greetings from your Board of Education for completing the course prescribed in the Darby Borough School District. You may have thought the course too burdensome at times, but the purpose back of this was to prepare you for your future progress, which is not always smooth running. May your future always be on the bright side, and may the knowledge obtained here guide you successfully onward. This is the wish of the entire Board of Directors. Sincerely yours, Raymond S. Martin, Sr. President MR. JAMES M. BOICE MR. PERCIVAL C. CHRISTIE 7u p e r i n te To The Class of 1954: j- ri n c ip a ( As you weigh anchor and point the bow of your ship into the uncharted seas of the future, we wish you bon voyage and smooth sailing. May our motto, Honor, Cooperation, and Service,'' be your guide as you sail on through life’s journey. Babe Ruth struck out 1,330 times but we remember him for his 7i4 home runs. Thomas Edison was one of the failingest of men for he tried many experiments that were unsuccessful; but we remember him for his inventions of the electric light, phonograph (grandfather of the jukebox), moving-picture machine, and scores of others which have benefited civilization. As you go on living, you, too, will have failures; but regard them only as guide-posts for yourself. Make every failure a stepping-stone to something higher and better. Learn by your mistakes; strive for success; keep going. EDWARD B. DEERY, B.S., M.Ed. Superintendent of Schools J. WALLACE SANER, B.S., M.A. Principal Thirteen FA CUL T Y VIRGINIA C. LONG, R.N. School Nurse MARY D. MAGUIRE, R.D.H. Dental Hygienist OLIVE DIMMICK. B.A., M.A. Social Studies, Mathematics MAZIE E. FRANKLIN B.S.. M.S. Social Studies HERBERT R. KERCHNER. B.S. Commercial TIMOTHY J. BROPHY. B.A. Languages MARJORIE T. ERSKINE B.S., M.S. Music GERTRUDE C. JAMES Perm. Cert. Commercial WILLIAM R. EVANS. B.S. English, Social Studies ESTHER C. HAUN, B.S. Physical Education CARL A. KREDATUS, B.S.. M.S. Industrial Arts VIRGINIA McMICHAEL B.S., B.A., M.Ed. Visual Education, Librarian JOHN E. NEELY, B.S.. M.Ed. Social Studies EUGENE E. ROTHBERG. B.S. Mathematics HELEN E. SZIELEIT. B.F.A. Art CARL E. TRUXEL, B.A., M.Ed. Physical Education BESS M. ROBSON, B.S.. B.Ed. Secretary to Superintendent ALBERT R. STREIT, B.S., B.Ed. Instrumental Music CORA C. TRUXEL. B.A., M.A. English GRAYDON C. WOOD. B.S. Science SARAH M. ZIMMERMAN B.S., M.Ed. Secretary to Principal CARROLL H. PHILLIPS, M.Ed. Industrial Arts LILLIAN M. WYNNE, B.S., B.Ed. Home Economics HERMAN W. SOLAR 8.S., M.Ed. Commercial -Jcl v i A e r A VIRGINIA McMiCHAEL HERBERT R. KERCHNER HERMAN W. SOLAR To you, Miss McMichael and Mr. Kerchner, who have helped make our class efforts successful, we give our heartiest words of thanks. At times we might have not seen eye to eye on some things, but knowing that you had our best interest at heart, we always seemed to reach an agreement which was beneficial to all. We ll always remember the fun we shared in planning the Junior-Senior Prom, but above all, we hope that you'll always carry with you a fond memory for the Class of 1954. Without your guidance and patience, Mr. Solar, this Yearbook of which we are very proud, would have been practically impossible. We ll always be grateful for the long hours you spent in thinking of new ideas for us. In the future when we have long been forgotten by you, this book will always bring your smiling face back to our memories as a living symbol of the one who made it possible for us. And so to you, from the Class of 1954, Thanks for a job well done. Sixteen (Luref ree u r 6 ACTIVITIES The many activities provided us by our school will always be a source of much reminiscence in the future. We shall never forget the highlights portrayed in this book. e r A o j? the rJL o The work is finished. Our issue of the Yearbook can now be placed alongside of the many others of previous years with a confident feeling that our contribution to Darby tradition is a success. I want to express my thanks to the EDITORIAL Staff members, who with their coopera- E. Beckenstein, J. Rosenfeld, B. Brannan, G. Smith. tion and hard work, made this book one to be proud of. This is just another example of team spirit that will always be a part of Darby Senior High School. nancy KNOX yoUR EDITOR Editor in Chief BUSINESS E. McLaughlin, J. Whaley, J. Overton, S. Hess, R. Travis, C. DiCristo, T. Jasper. ART R. Russell PHOTOGRAPHY J. Stewart, A. R. Kaufman ATHLETICS L. Trautmann, R. Robinson, L. Fisher, A. Carter. SECRETARIAL J. Gale, E. Ashmore, B. Welsh, L. Soaly. Twenty-one ’own COLOR GUARD Under the able leadership of our director, Mr. Albert Streit, the band has made a very impressive showing this year. The sixty-six members of the band played many specialties at the games: The Bunny Hop, Dragnet, and Mr. Streit's original composition — The Darby Jive. They have also formed a new dance orchestra. A string program was started which included violins, violas, cellos, and bass violins. It is hoped that by adding this group, Darby will soon be able to boast of a genuine Commencement orchestra. THE BAND MR. ALBERT STREIT Director MAJORETTES THE STRAINS OUR TUNEFUL DARBY RHYTHM RAMBLERS The strains and melody added cheer to our lives. Our Chorus and Instrumental groups helped us to appreciate and enjoy mony relaxing moments. OF RYTHM We shall always remember the outstanding performances of these groups at the Christmas and Eoster festivities. Orchids to Miss Morjorie Erskine and Mr. Albert Streit for adding so much to our school life. CHORAL GROUP Under the watchful eyes of their new adviser, Mrs. James, our cheerleaders carried on the tradition of Darby's spirit with vigor. The girls, on the field, as well as in the gymnasium, led our followers in song and cheers. They were always there to boost the team's morale. Without them our sports would have lacked the color and atmosphere that we generally associate with football, basketball and other sports. We know that the future cheerleaders will carry on this tradition and that Mrs. James and our followers will be as proud of them as they were of those who leave with this graduating class. Boggess, Tucker, Logan, Smith, Captain Whaley, Welsh, Brice, Moore, Overton. Twenty-seven A boutonniere for my escort. Permit me. Smiling feces enter the Prom with delightful anticipation. Thj Junior Prom in full swing. Miss McMichael smiles happily as the Prom goes over. The favors were beautiful. nights — glittering lights — dazzling gowns — austere formals — harmonious music — smooth dancing — smiling faces. All these resulted in an event long to be remembered. Twenty-nine Your son is a reckless driver! This play presented by our school district faculty will be a topic of pleasant discussion for many years to come. It was the hit of our Junior year. The excellent playing of each teacher did much to make the production a terrific success. The performance was amply enhanced by an all-faculty orchestra under the able direction of Mr. Streit. They certainly can do what they preach. A happy family “3ath er waA JiouAewi e THE CAST Julie Butler Joanne Devitt Doug Butler Dr. Ann Butler Cora Truxel Tom Butler, father Nelson Freidly Mrs. Hanson Hank Stelncke Warren. Doug's friend Robert Bell Sergeant Lutzfelder Timothy Brophy Mrs. Cranfield Mrs. Ames Pat Flanagan Mrs. Norris ... Lillian Wynne Miss Osborne Calvin Pepper Cynthia Lewis Director Edward B. Deery The song is a hit! Thirty-two Books and Crooks was a delightful comedy that took place in a typical high school. The bank across the street from the school was robbed and the two crooks were forced to take refuge in the school. The Professor, portrayed by Thomas Hedges, discovered that he resembled the Principal. He and Francis, played by James Dorsey, captured the Principal and locked him in a closet. The laughs were many and often as the Professor and Francis went through two days at the school. The play was flavored with a beautiful romance. Never to be forgotten are the love scenes between Lindy and Larry, played so well by Jean MacNeil and Daniel Starrett. The cast, under the direction of Mr. Herbert Kerchner, did a splendid job. This one, like all our Darby plays, was magnificent. THE CAST Gerard, a student Miss Irene Hamilton Arnold Q. Henly Larry Malone Lindy Williams ooody Gulfhoppor The Professor Francis P. Oliver Burkholder Mrs. Mildred Gunklock Mrs. Margaret B'ickle Theodore Jasper '5 Elaine Beckenstein 5 Thomas Hedges '5 Daniel Starrett '5 Jean MacNeii '5 Joanne Bowen '5 Thomas Hedges ’51 James Dorsey '5 Bernard Punt 5 Loretta Fisher '5 Nancy Knox '5-Richard Travis '54 Lieutenant Shaw • Director: Mr. Herbert Kerchner Assistant Director: Mr. Timothy J. Bropl Thirty-three St u dent (Loan c i i MONITORS SENATORS The Student Council, under the competent guidance of Miss McMichaei, sponsored many activities that were directly beneficial to the school and to the students themselves. Among the most successful activities were dances, auditorium programs and the supervision of elections and charity drives. Although the Council worked hard to carry these out, it was only through the cooperation of the student body that success was possible. We sincerely hope that future Student Councils, profiting by our experience, will strive to attain goals equally as fine, and that they will be encouraged by the splendid cooperation which we received. ATHLETIC MANAGERS The purpose of this club was fo do the paper work for the athletic teams. Arrangements were made for games, buses, officials and opponents. Our Faculty Manager, Mr. Neely, felt that this group played a large part in keeping our athletic program running smoothly. CHEMISTS Those students who were interested in science had an opportunity to further their knowledge of Chemistry and Physics during the club period. Mr. Wood hoped this would give those people going to college a better understanding of the subject. CRAFTS The members of this club participated in the making and installing of scenery for our school plays and programs. Mr. Phillips helped them in learning all types of handwork such as working with leather and wood. They were very proud of their project exhibit. HOME ECONOMICS This club was offered to girls who did not have an opportunity to work in the Home Economics room during the regular school program. The girls did needle work such as knitting and crocheting. This experience will always be of value to these members. JOURNALISM Members of this group under the direction of Mrs. Truxel spent a great deal of time in learning how to set up a newspaper. It was interesting to discuss how articles were obtained, edited, and then placed on the pages in perfect balance. These students now realize that journalism is a job full of complications. POSTER DISPLAY The members of this organization first learned and practiced the basic types of lettering and used them in many different mediums. Some of the students used pen and ink while the others used poster paints and brushes. These mediums were finally applied to sport posters, special events and holiday decorations. PROJECTIONISTS Miss McMichael originated this club to teach students how to run the moving picture projectors and to handle other audiovisual materials. This club proved valuable to both students and teachers, and provided classes with more visual education. READING Reading has never tailed to open new fields of adventure and romance. Students who desired to obtain deeper appreciation and better understanding of the classics, read with Mr. Evans and Mr. Brophy. This club has encouraged members to also do reading outside during their free time. 1 WILD LIFE This club was for those boys who were interested in the wonders of hunting. They learned a great deal on where and how to hunt. They never dreamed that the game with Nature's creatures was such a great sport. Safety was stressed in all the discussions in the art of hunting. CLt Thirty-seven t • in u nt Is in tin lit- t of the community. tin HAM H is pleased to reprint superin-?nt Decry's letter referred to in an le on page one. ■ Parents: e have for many years been erned about the fact that no ection in the form of insurcnce ovided for children injured at ol, or on the way to or from ol. In spite of intensive efforts our part to promote safety. Is are sometimes injured at ol. This often works a hardship he parents who must pay the . When accident insurance is hased individually, the cost of insurance is usually higher the average family can af-, so that few children have the ifit of such protection. •cently, a group plan of ac-r� t protection, at $1.25 perA I, was presented to us by thi d Insurance Company; and ved whole hearted approve 3ur school authorities. This plar surance provides liberal bene-or children injured at school, ie playground, or participatir n athletic contest (other tj school football), or going ng from school, or whil ol buses to or from any so sored activity. Explanc Jture is being sent withj r outlining the details d coverage of this insurej e endorsement of this pi once was made by your 1 d, after a thorough stul ng policies, purely as a ce, and is strictly optior part. The opportunity tol s this insurance will be of December 1 to DecembJ sive. A premium envelod sed for your conveniJ h, after being filled out, slj ;turned by the child to home room teacher. Tf ice will become effecti as the premium is pail :ontinue in force until St 1954. rms for making claims i ed from the Principall jrse's Office. Any quei jsts for further information id be referred to World In-lce Company, 204 West Ritten-3 Square, Philadelphia 3, Pa. Sincerely yours, Edward B. Deery, Superintendent THE RAMBLER Published by th« Students of Darby Senior lllich School four times duriiiK the current school year Volume 3 December 4, 1953 No. 1 Kdltor-in-chief ..... M.muffing Kdltor .. Page editors N’i‘H'8 ......... Kdltorlal ....... Fen tun .......... Sports ........... Special reporter Business Munaprer Circulation Manager Typists ............. ................... Thomas .................. Loretta Armenia Carter, Fleanor .....James Dorsey, Kleanor •Joan Siegfried. Dennis .... flrace Smith, Andrew Joyce Stewart. Robert • Klchai Albert b Twelfth Grade Sccreta Hedge: I Ishei round schccl. The person who gave us the tip prefers to remain cnonymous, but we know the infor- Producing The Rambler involved motion has been checked, so we the efforts of three important groups pass it on to you. Mrs. James has Qf students. social studies. He also repl Peter Le Dcnne as assistant I ball coach. lost 47 pounds! Bob Labroli has finally finished reading Mickey Spellane's Vengeance Is Mine. He was last seen wandering around the corridors muttering, I pulled out my .45 and . . Humor him, please! He became pretty violent when last jrehended. jnfeld and Charles .one of these .Jp By- The editorial staff composed of college preparatory students, planned the issues, gathered the news, and wrote it for publication under the guidance of Mrs. Truxel, who then instructed the twelfth grade secretarial class in the job of preparing typed copy for the printer. All financial matters pertaining to advertising and circulation were handled by the bookkeeping class with Mr. Kerchner acting as business adviser. Mr. Evans was born in Philc phia and graduated from St. J Boys' High School of that cit; 1941, where he later returnee coach football from 1947 to l1 His education at West Che State Teachers College was ir rupted by the Army in 1942, same year in which he matricu ed. His service record shows he served at Fort Benning Geon i as an structor in the parachute school in the Pacific theatre with Eleventh Airbourne division. World War II experience las from 1942 until 1946, when he ege to complete live a B.S. deg ,ation. Korea was 'military serv ralry Division, life would sh itween 1941 igvered a cc wice on t PORTS X We shall always remember the many thrills experienced in our school’s athletic contests. These events afforded us a wonderful opportunity to participate with a number of schools, and thus maintain pleasant relations with all of them. The football team produced some thrill-packed moments for both players and spectators, indicating enthusiastic determination, fight and spirit. The grid season began with an entirely green eleven except for Co-captains Sorrell and Baumann. Several of the players suffered injuries early in the year which proved to be costly handicaps to the squad. We can all agree that Dame Fortune did not smile on our boys this year. However, we feel that they gained much experience and 1954 will tell a different story. Coaches Truxel and Evans feel that next year's team will be more experienced and will achieve greater success on the gridiron. FRONT ROW: Hill, McFarland, Kasmer, Macey, G. Coleman, Starrett, Tengler, Dorio, Rosenstiehl. SECOND ROW; Jr. Mgr. Hentschel, L. Johnson, Faccio, Kerno, Dorsey, Wasserman. Yates, Tyler, Ruffin, Sr. Mgr. DiCristo. THIRD ROW: Coach Evans, W. Coleman, Marlcel, Elzey, P. Johnson, Roye, Atkins, Martin, Gaul, Dodd, Coach Truxel. BACK ROW: Tyler, Paoletti, Baumann, Thurman, Golden. Tisdale, Pulignano, Paschall. _4 Perfect Record Coach Haur Overton, B. MacWy Thomas. L Madtrey. Brice, Hotmci, B. Moore, Cciemen. E. Moore. Rshar. Smith. Maioaey. Ross. Trent. Mgr . Baccr h Garter, JJo o p st e r A BACK ROW: Mgr. Rosenfeld, Ryan, Gault, Trautmann, Thurman, Atkins, Martin, Coach Solar. FRONT ROW: VanZandt, Sorrell, Captain Kelso, Elzey, Kasmer. Despite the loss of such great stars as Lewis, Johnson and Tyler, our varsity basketball squad upheld Darby's reputation for topflight playing. Although hampered by a lack of strength on the bench, the team finished with an excellent record of 18 victories and 5 defeats. The team did a beautiful job in capturing the trophy in the Delaware County Coaches Association basketball tournament. The boys played excellent ball to defeat Ridley Township and Sharon Hill in order to bring home the bacon. On the memorable night of January 5, our new field-house was dedicated with a very impressive victory over Collingdale by the score of 47-34. We wound up the season in league competition deadlocked for second place with our neighbors, Lansdowne. However, our boys took Class B honors again, but fell before the towering height of Unionville in the District championships. We are all proud of our basketball record, and hope that the future will prove just as bright. EatLtUl The girls' basketball team, under the capable coaching of Mrs. Esther Haun, successfully completed its season with a total of five wins and three losses. In winning or losing, the girls displayed that same traditional Darby spirit. Grace, skill, and good sportsmanship were portrayed at all times by the squad. The seniors regret having to leave the other members of the team, but wish them much luck and lots of fun. Many thanks 1o Mrs. Haun for her time and patience. It was great being members of her squad. Mgr. Brannan, Coach Haun, Mgr. Ashmore, B. Mackrey, L. Mackrey, Brice, DiCristo, Ross, Fisher, Coleman, Williams, Dillman. i a m o n men Our baseball team had just started preparing for a busy season as this book was on the way to the printer. Although Coach Rothberg had only a few veterans from the 53 team he expected to have a successful season with the help of a good number of juniors and sophomores. The veterans were Punt, Markel, Golden and Etriss. There is no doubt that the team will put out its best, and we are sure the boys will display our traditional good sportsmanship and fair play. BACK ROW: Coach Wood, Mgr. Blanlcley, Johnson, Gaul, Atkins. Golden, Ryan, Punt, Kelso, Ruhl, Starrett, Coach Rothberg. FRONT ROW: Wiker, Saunders, Peel, Hentschel, Tucker, Rosentiehl, Bugey, Brennan. BACK ROW: Coach Evans, Mgr. Roberts. Wasserman. Moore, Ruffin, Chavous, Gault, Elzey, Roye, Yates, Sorrell, Coach Truxel. FRONT ROW: Paoletti, Jasper. Coleman, Tyler, Briddes. Redmond. Hill. Our yearbook was just going to press' when the call was made for varsity track candidates. Coach Carl Turxel had high hopes for a successful season with such veterans as Dorsey, Jasper, Glovach, Sorrell, Yates, Martin, Ruffin, Elzey and Trautmann returning. Rumor has it that a number of former junior high stars will supplement the squad. It is hoped that the history books will some day print that our 1954 track squad represented our school in the State Track Championships. Fifty-one i n de r - m e n As the spring sports season rolled around we found Mrs. Haun busy with a new program. It was decided to drop inter-school competition for a program of inter-class activities so that more girls would be given an opportunity to participate. Most of the time was spent on volleyball and softball. The added facilities of our new gymnasium made it possible to play more than one volleyball game at the same time. A great deal more time was spent in learning how to play softball well. Softball games were played on the diamond rather than in the school-yard. We seniors hope that Mrs. Haun's program will continue to be successful in the years to come, and that the underclassmen will have as much fun under her guidance as we have had. SENIORS The cruise is over! Three years of studying and playing has come to an end. What futures shall we find beyond the horizon? RICHARD ADAMS 616 Darby Terrace General Dick FRIENDLY Seles Committee 10, 11 ELEANOR ASHMORE 226 Moore Street Bookkeeping Ellie INNOCENT Chorus I0D. I ID, 12D: Commencement Usher II; Junior Prom Committee II; Newspaper Staff 12- Basketball Assistant Manager 12: Play Usher 12- Yearbook Staff: Sales Committee I I r K S JEAN FRANCES BACON 3 I I B N. Tenth Street Special Fran INDUSTRIOUS Varsity Basketball 10, II. 12- Chorus I0D, I ID. 12: Dance Committee 10: Varsity Hockey 10: Junior Prom Committee II: Hockey Manager I ID, 12 D: Monitor 12: Volleyball 10. II: Sales Committee 10, II RALPH R. BALLARIO 14 N. Tenth Street General Chick Sales Committee 10. I I Fifty-six RECKLESS GEORGE F. BANKES 2 12 S. Fifth Street College Preparatory Bank-ees4 IRREPRESSIBLE Band IOD. I ID, 12D: Newspaper Staff II; Orchestra 10, II, 12: Track 10: Sales Committee 10. I I CHARLOTTE BARNES 706 S. Felton Ave., Sharon Hill General Sissy RETICENT Chorus II, 12: Softball II; Sales Committee II jf s ARTHUR C. BAUMANN 901 Pine Street Bookkeeping Off MASCULINE Football I0D, I ID. I2D Co-Captain; Monitor 10. 12; Air Raid Warden II Head Air Raid Warden 12 ELAINE BECKENSTEIN 510 Main Street Secretarial Beckie VERBOSIVE Chorus I ID. 12: Dramatics 12: Junior Prom Committee II: Newspaper Staff 12; Student Secretary 12: Yearbook Staff Fifty-seven JOY R. BISHOP 1306 Linden Avenue, Sharon Hill Secretarial Bish NAIVE Chorus 12: Student Secretary 12- Sales Committee II RICHARD BLANKLEY 310 Greenway Avenue College Preparatory Dick HANDSOME Baseball 10. II: Football II: Newspaper Staff II; Sales Committee 10, II s BARBARA BRANNAN 215 Wright Avenue College Preparatory Spec. 'Bab$ TALKATIVE Chorus 10. II. 12: Hockey 10. II: Junior Prom Committee II: Newspaper Staff II; Basketball Manager II, 12; Play Usher 12: Student Council II; Volleyball I0‘ Yearbook Staff, Sales Committee 10, I I DONALD BRENNAN 405 S. Sixth Street Special Butch • HOT ROD'' Band I0D, I ID. 12- Baseball II; Student Council 10; Sales Committee 10 Fifty-eight Secretarial MARGARET ANN BRICE 244 N. Ninth Street Peg” FASHIONABLE Basketball 10, II, 12: Cheerleader I ID. I2D; Class Secretary II; Commencement Usher II; Dramatics 10: Hockey 10. I ID, 12D: Junior Prom Committee II; Student Secretary 12; Volleyball 10: Sales Committee 10. II ARMENIA ROZELLE CARTER 307 N. Tenth Street College Preparatory Ment” IMPULSIVE Basketball 10, II: Chorus I0D, 110, I2D; Hockey 10: Junior Prom Committee II: Newspaper Staff II, 12: Hockey Manager II, 12D; Yearbook Staff: Sales Committee 10. II: Sextette 10, 11 W € PETER COLLINS 14 Southridge Road College Preparatory CAPABLE Pete Sales Committee 10. 11 WILSON COX 122 N. Seventh Street General Billy” RESERVED Fifty-nine Sales Committee 10, I I SHIRLEY DENNIS 8 Olive Street, Sharon Hill General FRIVOLOUS Chorus II, 12 Rice CARMELLA DiCRISTO 820 Main Street Bookkeeping Mella FICKLE Basketball 12: Chorus I0D, IID, 12: Commencement Usher II: Student Council 12: Yearbook Staff: Sales Committee II: Play Usher 12 s PASQUALE DiCRISTO 820 Main Street Bookkeeping Pat CONSIDERATE Basketball 10: Class Secretary 12: Football 10, II: Football Manaqer 12; Sales Committee 10, II THOMAS DONALD DOUGHERTY 215 S. Sixth Street Secretarial Doc FUN LOVING Chorus IID: Student Council 12: Sales Committee 10, II Sixty WILLIAM U. DOUGHERTY 152 Golf Road Secretarial Spec. Will FORCEFUL Baseball 10, II; Chorus 10; Athletic Manager 12; Student Secretary 12 Chorus I0D, I ID, I2D: Commencement Usher II; Hockey 10; Newspaper Staff 12; Student Secretary 12 MARGARET DOUGLAS 701 Walnut Street Secretarial Doug POISED w € s RUTH DOUGLAS 701 Walnut Street General Doug SERIOUS Chorus I0D, I ID, 12 AUDREY ANN DUNLAP 633 Sharon Avenue, Sharon Hill College Preparatory PEPPY Aud Chorus 12: Hockey II, 12 Book keeping ALBERT ELZEY 914 Forrester Avenue Bam LACKADAISICAL Baslretb 10 II. 12- Chorus I ID. I2D- Footba 10. II I2D: Junior Prom Commitee II: Student Council 12; Track II. 12 Baske be 1C. D, 12D- Chorus 10. II I2 Gass Vice-Presiden I I • Commefcamen Usner I I • Dance Committee 10, II- Dramatics 12: Hockey 10. I ID, 120 - Junior Prom Committee II- Newspaper Staff II. 12- Monitor 10: ScHba HO: Student Council 10, II. 12: Yearbook Staff: Sates Ccmmi—ee 10, I I . 12 JOHN ETRISS 254 Weymouth Road Bookkeeping Johnny SETTLED Beseca II: Trace W € s LORETTA FISHER 103 N. Ninth Street Col'ege Preparatory Fish GRACIOUS ELOISE OLIVIA FREEMAN 1007 School Street Elly Chorus IG 12- Sates Committee IG. I I Sixty-two JULIA MARIE GALE 6 Lincoln Avenue, Sharon Hill Secretarial Judy” OBLIGING Student Secretary 12- Yearbook Staff T. LESLIE GILES 103 S. Fourth Street, Colwyn College Preparatory Les” RESERVED Class Historian: Sales Committee 10- Air Raid Warden II, 12: P. A. System 12 if s DIANNE GRISWOLD 1052 Jackson Street, Sharon Hill General Di RESOURCEFUL Chorus 12: Sa:es Committee II JOSEPH HALLOCK 203 S. Fifth Street Bookkeeping Mickey DEBONAIR Sixty-thra Sas!e«fb«i' If; Chorus 100 11D • Orchestra 12 R. THOMAS HEDGES 705 Commerce Street College Preparatory Tom INDUSTRIOUS Baseball 10. 12: Class Treasurer 12: Chorus 10, II; Dramatics 10, 12; Newspaper Staff 10, II, 12: Monitor 10, II; Sales Committee 10. II; P. A. System II, 12; Air Raid Warden 12 SHIRLEY HESS 536 Pine Street Bookkeeping Shirl INDULGENT Basketball 10: Chorus I ID: Commencement Usher II; Newspaper Staff 12: Yearbook Staff: Sales Committee II s MARY ANN HOLMES 539 Oak Lane, Glenolden General Mary LIKEABLE Chorus I ID, 12; Hockey II, 12; Junior Prom Committee II; Sales Committee II, 12 THEODORE J. JASPER 328 S. Eighth Street College Preparatory ENERGETIC • t Teddy Basketball 10; Chorus 10; Class President 10; Dramatics 12: Football II; Student Council 10. II; Track 10, II; Yearbook Staff Sixty-four JOSEPH J. JONES 702 W. Cooke Avenue, Glenolden General Joe CONVENTIONAL Chorus 12; Sales Committee II MAGGIE DORIS JONES 221 Mulberry Street Secretarial Mag COOPERATIVE Chorus I0D, I ID, 12: Student Secretary 12; Sales Committee 10, II Jf s ALBERT ROBERT KAUFMANN 628 Columbia Avenue Bookkeeping . Bob SPEEDSTER Band I0D, 11D, 12: Basketball 10; Football 10: Newspaper Staff 12: Orchestra I0D, I ID, 12; Yearbook Staff NANCY JEAN KNOX 109 S. Sixth Street Bookkeeping Nance TEMPERAMENTAL Basketball 10, II; Chorus I0D, I ID, 12; Class Secretary 10: Commencement Usher II; Dramatics 12; Junior Prom Committee II: Newspaper Staff 12; Yearbook Editor In Chief; Soles Committee 10, 11 Sixty-five MOZELLA D. LUMPKIN 617 Clifton Avenue, Sharon Hill College Preparatory Zel MODEST Chorus I ID, 12: Sales Committee II, 12 MAURICE F. MACEY 916 Forrester Avenue Bookkeeping DASHING Sonny Chorus !0D, 11D, I2D; Dance Committee II: Football 12; Monitor 12: Sales Committee 10, II BETTY ANN MACKREY 1005 Mulberry Street Bookkeeping Mike ATHLETIC Basketball I0D, I ID, I2D: Chorus 12: Hockey I0D, I ID, I2D; Newspaper Staff 12; Softball 10 CHARLES H. MACKREY 1005 Mulberry Street General Heads INDIVIDUALISTIC Chorus 10. Sixty-six 12; Football 10, I ID Secretarial ELLEN FRANCES MacBRIDE 616 Pine Street Ellie LOYAL Band I0D, I ID, I2D: Commencement Usher II; Dance Committee 12: Junior Prom Committee II; Newspaper Staff II, 12: Orchestra 10, II, 12; Student Secretary; Sales Committee 10, II, 12 JEAN MacNEIL 705 Pine Street Secretarial Gi” CAPTIVATING Chorus I0D, I ID: Newspaper Staff 12: Student Secretary 12; Sales Committee 10, 11 s HENRY MARSHALL 610 Greenway Avenue General Buck • ORIGINAL Basketball 10. II; Chorus 10. II, 12: Monitor 10, II. 12 russell McFarland 615 Hook Road, Sharon Hill General Mack PERSEVERANT Chorus 11D, 12; Football 12D Sixty-seven ELEANOR M. McLAUGHLIN 907 Pine Street Bookkeeping Mickey' IMPETUOUS Chorus I0D, 12; Commencement Usher II; Newspaper Staff 12: Play Usher 12; Student Council II; Volleyball 10; Yearbook Staff: Sales Committee I I JAMES A. MILLER 332 S. Eighth Street College Preparatory Jim CHIVALROUS Class Vice-President 10; Student Council 10, II, 12 s JEAN MOCK 909 Greenhill Road, Sharon Hill General Bunny ARTISTIC Band 12; Chorus I ID JOSEPH V. MOTTOLA 13 Mill Street Bookkeeping Joe CONTAGIOUS GRIN Chorus I0D, II; Class Treasurer 10. II; Class Vice-President 12; Basketball Assistant Manager 10; Monitor 10, II; Orchestra 12; Track 10: Sales Committee I I. Sixty-eight JEAN LOVETT OVERTON 274 N. Ninth Street- Bookkeeping Jeannie PETITE Basketball 10; Cheerleader I0D, I ID, I2D (Captain); Chorus I0D, 12: Commencement Usher II; Hockey 10, I ID, I2D; Volleyball 10; Yearbook Staff; Sales Committee 10, II JANET PHILLIPS Tribbitt Avenue Newlin Street, Sharon Hill College Preparatory Spec. Jan PLACID Soles Committee 11 s BERNARD R. PUNT 2 N. Second Street College Preparatory Bernie WITTY Baseball 10, II, 12: Basketball II; Chorus I0D, I ID; Dramatics 12; Football Manager II; Student Council 12; Sales Committee 10, II; Air Raid Warden II, 12 General RONALD ROBERTS 266 N. Ninth Street Robbc RESTLESS Chorus I0D, I ID, I2D; Football 10, I ID; Track I0D Sixty-nine RAYMOND ROBINSON 1313 Elmwood Avenue, Sharon Hill College Preparatory Tiger RELAXED Basketball Assistant Manager II; Yearbook Staff; Sales Com mittee 10, I I JOHN ROSENFELD 1400 Bywood Avenue, Upper Darby College Preparatory Jack VERSATILE Basketball 10; Newspaper Staff II; Basketball Manager I2D; Yearbook Staff: Sales Committee 10, II; Air Raid Warden II, 12 s LEE RUFFIN 224 N. Tenth Street General Leaf CONGENIAL Basketball II: Chorus 10D, I ID, 12: Football 10, II, 12; Monitor 12; Track 10, II ROBERTA MARY RUSSELL 439 S. Fourth Street, Colwyn Special Bert PHOTOGENIC Junior Prom Committee II; Newspaper Staff II: Student Secretary 12: Yearbook Staff: Sales Committee 11 Seventy General ALBERT SCHILLINGER I 107 Pine Street A r UNCERTAIN Solos Committee I I LLOYD SEALY 901 Greenhill Road, Sharon Hill Bookkeeping Seal INTELLECTUAL Yearbook Staff: Air Raid Warden 12 jl s GRACE LUCILLE SMITH 276 N. Ninth Street College Preparatory Smitty' TALENTED Basketball 10: Cheerleader I0D, I ID, 12D: Chorus I0D, I ID. 12: Class President II: Hockey 10, I ID, I2D: Junior Prom Committee II; Newspaper Staff II. 12: Student Council II. 12 (President); Volleyball 10: Yearbook S'aff: Sales Committee 11 ANTHONY SORRELL 103 N. Ninth Street Bookkeeping Tony'' CLEVER Basketball 10. II. I2D: Chorus I0D. I ID. 12- Football I0D. 11D. I2D (Co-Captain); Track I0D, I ID, I2D: Sales Committee 10: Air Raid Warden II, 12 Seventy-ono MEREDITH STANFORD 1304 Linden Avenue, Sharon Hill General Mert VIGOROUS Chorus II, 12 JOYCE STEWART 813 Clifton Avenue, Sharon Hill College Preparatory Jo EARNEST Chorus II, 12; Commencement Usher II; Newspaper Staff II, 12; Yearbook Staff; Sales Committee II s PAYTON THURMAN 232 N. Ninth Street Bookkeeping Tex HAPPY GO LUCKY Basketball 10, I ID, I2D; Football 11D, 12; Student Council 12: Track 10, II, 12; Sales Committee II; Air Raid Warden 12 LOUIS TRAUTMANN 423 Pine Street College Preparatory Lou SINCERE Basketball 10. II, I2D; Class President 12; Junior Prom Committee II; Track 10, II, 12: Yearbook Staff; Sales Committee 10, I I Seventy-two RICHARD TRAVIS 5 S. Fifth Street Bookkeeping Hogie OUT-SPOKEN Dramatics 12: Newspaper Staff 12; Yearbook Staff RONALD TRIPLER 1380 Edgehill Road General Trip FRIENDLY Sales Committee 10, 11 s MARY M. WALLEY 4 Bonsall Avenue, Sharon Hill General Tootsie POISED Chorus 12; Hockey II; Sales Committee II Seventy-three Secretarial SARAH ELIZABETH WELSH 1054 Chestnut Street Betty TRANQUIL Chorus I0D, II; Commencement Usher II; Junior Prom Committee II; Newspaper Staff II; Student Council 10; Student Secretary 12: Yearbook Staff; Sales Committee II JOAN E. WHALEY 32 S. Fourteenth Street Bookkeeping Whales FASCINATING Cheerleader 11D, I2D (Captain): Chorus I0D; Play Usher 12- Yearbook Staff; Sales Committee II s LEONARD M. YATES 1110 Ash Avenue, Sharon Hill College Preparatory Lenny QUIET Chorus I ID: Football 12: Track II, 12: Sales Committee II Seventy-four Seventy-five Z acts yQ( oiit tlie C (t add RICHARD ADAMS Peeved By Health ELEANOR ASHMORE Late lunch RALPH BALLARIO Money GEORGE BANKES Nosey girls CHARLOTTE BARNES Math ARTHUR BAUMANN Walking JEAN BACON Hot rodders ELAINE BECKENSTEIN Hecklers JOY BISHOP John RICHARD BLANKLEY Slow drivers BARBARA BRANNAN 12 CP Boys DONALD BRENNAN Shorthand MARGARET BRICE Monday ARMENTA CARTER Dragging feet PETER COLLINS Rash girls WILSON COX Noise SHIRLEY DENNIS School CARMELLA DiCRISTO Fresh guys PASQUALE DiCRISTO Late passes DONALD DOUGHERTY English WILLIAM DOUGHERTY Homework MARGARET DOUGLAS Leeches RUTH DOUGLAS Problems AUDREY DUNLAP Literature ALBERT ELZEY Alarm clocks JOHN ETRISS Life LORETTA FISHER Being rushed ELOISE FREEMAN P. O. D. JULIA GALE Snakes LESLIE GILES Working late DIANNE GRISWOLD Russell JOSEPH HALLOCK Shouting THOMAS HEDGES Eating late SHIRLEY HESS Dumb people MARY HOLMES Fat people THEODORE JASPER Foul play JOSEPH JONES Studying Thrilled By Heard Saying Gym It's a bitty! Boys Glory be Dismissal bell If you say so Getting dressed Hung! Music You're a bird! Cars Huh? Skating So what? Men!! It's adorable A joke Dhe Cadillacs 1 like you! Nice clothes Now hear this Hot Rods 1 can’t do it! Tall men I'm tired! Music That's crazy Sleeping Watsa matter? 3:10 Hey now! Boys Scream!! Him Sharp! Jalopies Censored Lipstick Got your work? Females What you mean? Bob Gads! Tom Yura character Male 1 like it Certain girls 1 don't know Lunch What's new? Dimples Oh my goodness! James 1 don't know Richard Won't hurt you Speed Now! Dancing Don't do it! Racing cars !?! Homework Come off it! Tony What's that? Stevie O-Ooo Fishing Ho Ho He He Femmes OK Seventy-eight Peeved By Thrilled By Heard Saying MAGGIE JONES Quizzes Parties That's something ROBERT KAUFMANN Early bedtime Racing cars No! NANCY KNOX Trolleys Mysteries Ooo-Gosh! MOZELLA LUMPKIN Short men Dances He's cool! MAURICE MACEY Fast Girls Singing Cool! BETTY ANN MACKREY Wise remarks Sports Come on CHARLES MACKREY Books Dismissal Better be good ELLEN MacBRIDE Hustle Reading SSHhh JEAN MacNEIL Chiselers Dege Wait! HENRY MARSHALL Scolding Jean Oh My! russell McFarland Classes Food Do you like it? eleanor McLaughlin Studying Free periods 1 got a letter JAMES MILLER Nagging 32's What a dig! JEAN MOCK Math Dan You're a dream JOSEPH MOTTOLA Spending Buicks Hi! JEAN OVERTON Competition Joe 1 know JANET PHILLIPS Office Good stories Nothing BERNARD PUNT Slow pokes Blondes Geez, will ya? RONALD ROBERTS Bad cooks History What's happened? RAYMOND ROBINSON Work Books Didn’t do it! JACK ROSENFELD Lectures Pogo Crazy! LEE RUFFIN Sad people Music My man! ROBERTA RUSSELL Bad moods College boys Sure nuff ALBERT SCHILLINGER English Movies Don't have any LLOYD SEALY Homework Studying Hm GRACE SMITH Contradictions Nice people Pick it up! ANTHONY SORRELL Wise cracks Jackie Yea! MEREDITH STANFORD Gym After school How bout that! JOYCE STEWART Bad music Teachers 1 forgot PAYTON THURMAN Art Lunch All right LOUIS TRAUTMANN Bert Basketball Why! RICHARD TRAVIS Bad hoagies Cheap skates Pick it up RONALD TRIPLER School Blondes 1 don't care MARY WALLEY Fresh boys Lunch hour Don't do it! ELIZABETH WELSH Show-offs Certain boy See you! Hear! JOAN WHALEY Sewing Tommy Got a comb? LEONARD YATES Cold rooms Track Hi, there! Seventy-nine 'CLASS FLIRTS MOST POPULAR TEACHER'S PESTS ANGERS ST DRESSEl CLASS WITS w e m o A op the d r u i $ e We ll never forget the day we entered Darby Senior High School as SOPHOMORES. We were excited to find that we were sailing on an ocean of great adventure. First we met our teachers from whom we learned that our voyage through high school would result in many experiences. As we entered the first lap of our trip we went about the task of selecting our first class advisers—Miss Virginia McMichael and Miss Jeanne Meyers. At our first class meeting we selected officers to represent us. The results of the election were as follows: President—Theodore Jasper Vice-President—James Miller Secretary—Nancy Knox Treasurer—Joseph Mottola Historian—Leslie Giles The first project for raising funds in our sophomore year was selling Christmas cards, and the results of this campaign proved the enthusiasm of our class members. The year was chock full of happy events which was begun with our first class sponsored dance. We joined the student body in presenting the Christmas program, and the music gave us that good yuletide spirit that started our vacation off on the right foot. We shall always remember Coach Solar's varsity basketball team that soared to great heights by winning the Delaware County Coaches Tournament that year. It was the first time in the school's history. The team then went on to win the Suburban League championship, and finished a terrific season by winning the P.I.A.A. Class B, District I title. The record for the season was 22 victories and 2 defeats. Our first senior high school play was ' Our Miss Brooks directed by Mr. Martin Ferrier and Mrs. Olive Dimmick. The play was an outstanding success, and those of us who participated in it were really very proud. More dances—an outstanding track team—studies—a good baseball season— more studies and final examinations topped off a very successful first year for us. Our second year at school was another great one for us. As JUNIORS we were always ready to give advice to those under us. Again we had the problem of choosing our class officers. We voted for the following to chart our course for another year: President—Grace Smith Vice-President—Loretta Fisher Secretary—Margaret Brice Treasurer—Joseph Mottola Historian—Helen Briscoe We were still faced with the big problem of raising funds to meet the expense of getting a yearbook. Among other things we sold school booster buttons, tickets at the basketball games, candy at games and at school and Easter candy. All of these activities aided us in expanding our treasure chest. We were sorry to lose one of our advisers when Miss Meyers left us to enter the field of matrimony. However, we were fortunate in getting Mr. Herbert Kerchner to assume the leadership along with Miss McMichael. The big news broke for us that year! We were going to have a new field-house! The students and faculty were agog with the anticipation and excitement. The groundbreaking service for our new field-house on October 22 proved to be an event that Eighty-two everyone had been looking forward to for many years. The building was to be completed on September 1953, and we could hardly wait to see the finished job. The varsity basketball team once again did a fine job by tying for the Suburban League championship, again winning the P.I.A.A. Class B, District I title, and going on to greater glory by winning the Preliminary Regional State championship for the first time in the history of our school. Our School Board thought it appropriate to give us a one day holiday to celebrate. Another major event in our junior year was the dramatic play conducted by the faculty, entitled Father Was A Housewife' co-starring Mrs. Cora Truxel and Mr. Nelson Friedly. All the proceeds went into the Francis Label Memorial Fund in order to provide a free college scholarship to some lucky graduate. Then came the annual Junior Prom which we tendered in honor of the Seniors. It was held at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne on May 8. Many happy couples danced to the music of Abe Neff's orchestra. The hall was decorated beautifully with a background of Parisian scenes. The final event of the year was Commencement. The seniors were excited, but we juniors were just as thrilled because some of our girls were ushers. They looked beautiful in their evening gowns, and did a wonderful job of ushering under the direction of Mrs. Esther Haun. September 1953—we lifted anchor for the most glorious year of all—we were S-E-N-l-O-R-S! Weren't we eager to show the rest of the school just how proud we were! For the last time in our high school career we set upon the task of picking our class officers. The results were as follows: President—Louis Trautmann Vice-President—Joseph Mottola Secretary—Pasquale DiCristo Treasurer—Thomas Hedges Historian—Leslie Giles The first social event of our final lap' in our voyage was the Harvest Hop given by the Student Council on November 20. The couples danced to the music of the Rhythm Ramblers,” the newly formed orchestra in Darby High under the direction of Mr. Albert Streit. Mrs. Haun’s varsity hockey team had a perfect record—winning every gams played during the season. The girls were proud when they received their starred D s.” Our new field-house was finally completed and open for public inspection the first week in January 1954. At the dedication service of our new field-house our varsity basketball team played Collingdale in an exhibition game. Senior high school pupils of both schools attended by invitation only. The place was jammed to the rafters. The game was thrilling and the Darby Rams came through victorious. On March 4 the student body presented a play entitled Books and Crooks,” co-starring Elaine Beckenstein and Thomas Hedges. Like all of our plays this too proved to be a success. The varsity basketball team continued its winning ways, and again earned tho right to represent our Suburban League in the District B” playoffs. It was great to see our team play in our own new gymnasium. All the attendance records were broken as our team provided us with many chills and thrills. As time went on with many events, the Junior Prom came. It was a night filled with memories, smooth music, pretty gowns and nervous people. Baccalaureate was held at the Darby Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 6. And then came our Commencement, the night we all had been waiting for. We have reviewed the record of events, and have yet one mission to fulfill. The Class of 1954 wishes to thank the number of friends who have supported us in our many undertakings in the endeavor to make our high school career a successful one. Now we leave to take our places in the community, state and nation. Thus ends the history of the voyage of the Class of 1954 Eighty-three LA Portraying those who will “carry on r after we are gone. We hope they will continue to perpetuate the high prestige of our Alma Mater. HOMEROOM 206 HOMEROOM 107 HOMEROOM 208 CU 6 jil viAerS MR. EUGENE ROTHBERG MR. WILLIAM R. EVANS C(aS6 of SITTING: Ann Dillman, Secretary: Paul Kelso, President; James Dorsey, Vice-President. STANDING: Shirley Ross, Treasurer; Mary Curl, Historian. Eighty-seven CL jj Al uiAerd MR. TIMOTHY J. BROPHY MRS. OLIVE H. DIMMICK Class of 195 6 SITTING: Gregory Coleman, Vice-President; Leonard Paschall, President; Irene Marsden, Secretary. STANDING: Richard Tengler, Historian; Robert Syms, Treasurer. Eighty-eight BON VOYAGE Mr. Mrs. Isaac Anderson Miss Marion Anderson Ann Arfie Mr. Mrs. Benjamin Arnold Mr. Mrs. E. R. Ashmore Mr. Mrs. E. R. Ashmore, Jr. Mr. Frank C. Atkinson Mr. Mrs. Earl M. Ault Mr. Mrs. Joshua Awkard Mr. Robert Ayers Mr. Mrs. N. Baldino Mrs. J. Ballario Miss Ruth Balliett '53 Mr. George F. Bankes Bauers Food Store Mrs. Jessie Bevans Mr. Mrs. Thomas Bishop CpI. Wilbert Bishop Mrs. Daisy Blake Mr. Elmer E. Blankley Mr. Samuel Blankley Mr. Mrs. Leroy C. Bleacher Miss J. Bonsall Mrs. Margaret Booth Bill Brannan Mr. Mrs. W. C. Brannan Mrs. Catherine Brennan Miss Margaret Brennan Mr. Mrs. Charles E. Bri ce Mr. Timothy J. Brophy Mr. Mrs. Beauford Brown Mr. Mrs. James R. Brown Joe Brown '53 Mr. Mrs. E. Bryant, Jr. Mrs. Amanda Caldwell Mr. Mrs. Andrew Cann Mrs. Edward Cann Mr. Lawrence A. Carter Mrs. Ruth E. Carter Mr. Mrs. John Cassidy Mr. Mrs. John Cecchine Mrs. Mabel Chaney Mrs. Lucille Church Mr. Mrs. Augustus Clark Mr. Mrs. Carlton C. Clark Mr. Mrs. Charles E. Clark Mr. Mrs. Jacob Clark Family Mr. Mrs. Burgess Coleman Mr. Charles F. Coleman Mr. Mrs. H. A. Collins Kay Collins Margie Collins Mr. Mrs. Carson Conway Miss Elizabeth Cook Mrs. G. Coulgin Mr. Mrs. J. Courtney Mr. Mrs. Melvin Cox Mr. Mrs. Wilson Cox Mr. Mrs. Nelson Creighton Mr. Mrs. George Croswell Mr. Thomas Dalasantro Darby Beauty Salon Darby Senior High Home School Assn. Mrs. Margaret Davis Mr. Edward B. Deery Mrs. A. Dennis Mrs. David Dickson Mr. M. DiCristo Mrs. Mary DiCristo Don and Judy '54 Mrs. Peter Dornbach Eleanor Tommy Mr. Mrs. Herman Elzey Miss Janie Etriss Mr. Mrs. John J. Etriss Mrs. Essie Evans Mr. Thomas Evans Mr. William R. Evans Miss Ruth Fugate Mrs. Catherine Ferrara Mrs. Mildred Fisher Miss Winifred Fisher Mr. Mrs. Joseph A. Flowers Mr. Mrs. James M. Fox Mr. Mrs. James Franklin Miss Lola Freeman Mr. Mrs. Paul Fricker Mr. Mrs. Robert Furman Mr. Mrs. W. C. Furman Mr. William H. Furman Marine PFC Herman R. Gale, Jr. Mr. Mrs. Herman R. Gale, Sr. Mr. Mrs. A. Gaskill George and Fran Mr. Mrs. Joseph Gibbs Mr. Alfred Gidney Mr. Mrs. Wesley Gidney Mr. Mrs. J. W. Giles, Jr. Mr. Mrs. Harry Goss Mrs. Fredonia Griswold Mr. Mrs. Geoffrey Grundy Mr. Mrs. J. Ralph Grundy Mr. Mrs. Frank Guy Mr. Mrs. Morris Hallock Mr. Mrs. William Hamm Mr. Mrs. Fritz Hansen Mr. Mrs. Arthur Hechler Mr. Mrs. H. S. Hedges Mr. Phillip Henderson Mrs. Trimella F. Henderson Mr. Charles Hess Mrs. Geneva H. Hill Mr. Mrs. Harry Holmes Mr. Mrs. J. Holmes Mr. Mrs. James Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Holmes The Holton Family Mr. Mrs. Andrew Hunter Mr. Mrs. John Hunter Mr. Mrs. Gomer C. James Mr. Mrs. William James Mrs. Marie James John's Men Shop Mrs. Alivia Johnson Mrs. Mildred Jones Mr. Mrs. William Jones Mr. William S. Jones Mr. Mrs. Wm. S. Jones III Mr. Mrs. G. Joseph Mr. Mrs. John Joslin Mr. Mrs. Fred King Family Mr. Mrs. Robert King Mr. Mrs. John Kinnard Mrs. Laura Kirker Miss Kitty Knapp Mr. Mrs. Walter E. Knox Miss Shirley Kolachny Mr. Mrs. Carl Kredatus Mr. Mrs. Alfred Landers Sgt. Mrs. R. Landers Son Mr. Mrs. R. Ledbetter The Ledbetters Mr. Mrs. F. Leopold Mr. Mrs. Eddie Lind Mr. Joe Lindsey Mr. Mrs. John Lumpkin Ninety Miss Josephine Lumpkin Rachel Mabley Mr. Earl T. MacBride Mr. Mrs. Thomas M. MacBride The Macks Mr. Mrs. James Mackrey Miss Julia Mackunas Edna MacNeil Viola MacNeil Marell Beauty Shop Mr. Mrs. Kenneth Marshall Mrs. Henry Marshall Mrs. Mabel Marshall Mrs. Jeanette McCarraher Mr. Mrs. Robert McFall Mr. Mrs. A. McFarland Mr. R. McFarland McGolach's Grocery Store Miss Helen McLaughlin Mr. Mrs. Walter McLaughlin Mr. Mrs. William J. McLaughlin Miss Virginia D. McMichael Mr. Mrs. Leonard D. Michael Mick, Joe and Ott '54 Mr. Mrs. Albert Miller Mrs. Ruby Miller Mr. Mrs. John Miller Mr. Mrs. Paul Miller Mr. Mrs. Raymond Mock Mr. Mrs. William Moore Mr. Joseph Moran, Jr. P. B. Morphey Mr. Mrs. Anthony Mottola Mr. Mrs. Richard Mottola Mr. Mrs. James Nedab Mr. Mrs. John E. Neely Mr. Mrs. William Overton Dottie Paschall Rev. William Peirce Pete and Carole Phi Chi Omega Sorority Mr. Mrs. C. H. Phillips Mr. Mrs. Arthur Phillis Pittman's Beauty Shop Mr. Mrs. Albert Porter Mr. Mrs. Silvio Proietto Mr. Mrs. Bernard Punt Quattuor Majores of '54 Mr. Mrs. Harold Ramseur Mr. Mrs. Roy Randolph Barbara Reed Mrs. Sarah Rhyne Mrs. Nellie Rivers Mrs. V. Rivers Mr. Mrs. Ignatius Roberts Mr. Mrs. John Roberts Mrs. Marcella Roberts Mr. Mrs. Thomas Robertson Mr. Mrs. R. W. Robinson Miss Bess Robson Mr. Mrs. C. S. Rosenfeld Mitch Rosenfeld Mrs. Anna Roy Laura Ruffin Mr. Mrs. Leon Salerno Mr. Mrs. J. Wallace Saner Lillian Schillinger Martin Schillinger Mr. Martin Schillinger, Sr. Mrs. Martin Schillinger Mr. Mrs. Allen Schlack Mr. Mrs. Julius Scott Mr. Mrs. Jeff Seaman Mr. Mrs. John Sealy Lloyd Sealy Mrs. George Sharpe Mr. George L. Sharpe Mr. Harry Sherr Shirley and Tony Mr. Thomas A. Simpson Elmer Singley Mr. Mrs. Andy Siple Mrs. Pauline Siple Garnet Sminkey Mrs. Beatrice D. Smith Mr. Mrs. C. Milbourne Smith Reverend C. M. Smith Mr. Mrs. Charles S. Smith, Sr. Mr. Mrs. Ellis Smith Mr. Mrs. Joseph Smith Mr. Mrs. Herman W. Solar Mrs. Eva Sorrell Southern Penna. Bus Terminal Mrs. Rita Speak Mr. Mrs. George A. Sperling Mr. Clinton Stanford Mr. Mrs. Goodwin Stanley Mr. Mrs. Frank Starrett Mr. Mrs. J. Elwood Statler Mr. Mrs. A. Stewart Mr. Mrs. Arthur Stewart Mr. Mrs. George Stewart Mr. Mrs. Warren Stewart Mr. Albert Streit Mrs. Anna Strothers Mr. Mrs. Thomas Studevan Mr. James Swiggett Miss Helen E. Szieleit Mr. Mrs. T. Tarbotton Miss Violet Taylor Mr. Mrs. John W. Taylor, Jr. Mr. Mrs. William Taylor Ted and Jean Mrs. Lee Telafiarro Mr. Allen Teleford Mr. Mrs. Albert Theis Mr. James Thomas Mr. Mrs. A. Thompson Mr. Mrs. Jack Thompson Mr. Mrs. Cleo Thurman Mr. Mrs. Maurice L. Tiffany Tom the Barber Dolores Tomlinson Mr. Mrs. Warren Tomlinson Mr. Mrs. Marshall Toney Louis Trautmann Mr. Mrs. R. G. Trautmann Mr. Mrs. J. E. Travis Mr. Raymond Trent Mr. Mrs. Joseph Tribbey Mr. Mrs. Carl Truxel Mr. Mrs. William Tucker Mr. Mrs. Moses Tull Mr. Earl Tyson Mr. Mrs. F. Ralph Wagner Mrs. Ethel Walker Mr. Mrs. Thomas M. Walker Mr. Mrs. Alexander Walley Mrs. Daisy Walley Mattie Watson Sissy Watson Mr. Mrs. Perry B. Welsh Wendy Theater Jacqueline Whaley Mrs. John Whaley Exie Whitaker Mr. Mrs. Daniel Whitehead, Jr. Larry Wiker Mr. Mrs. George F. Williams, Sr. Mr. Mrs. Irvin M. Wilson Mr. Mrs. Graydon Wood Mr. Mrs. Thomas Wormald Miss Lillian Wynne Mr. Mrs. John E. Yates Ninety-one Word D u.oL On behalf of the Class of 1954, I take this opportunity to express thanks and appreciation to the following people who took part in making this Yearbook a success. ALLAN STUDIO 1704 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania CLARK PRINTING HOUSE, INC. 1228 Cherry Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania COMMERCIAL ART SERVICE 1017 Cherry Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania MISS KITTY KNAPP For her art work BASIL L. SMITH SYSTEM 1016 Cherry Street Philadelphia. Pennsylvania MR. HERMAN W. SOLAR For helpful suggestions MISS HELEN SZIELEIT For art suggestions MRS. CORA C. TRUXEL For proof-reading MEMBERS OF MY STAFF For whole-hearted cooperation NANCY KNOX Editor-In-Chief Ninety-two fiSp • - -A � v ' -' y-‘i- V-- r -V •• -i� U..v,-'V . .- ■ SP, V 7' SC v ’•'. '• -.- . j • §?£ v' ‘ L-. •' •' „ 's r ' . - r - ■ I - ■ i -V • - • - . 'V v- •iS ss « 'J. : .r’Uv :' Vv. - «“ ■ 1 VI - _ i l� - v.xiT • ? Vr '--' -r-' 'K . ,„� ni -. ai'jf - HzSdEr ■_ 3 ■ : - ■ ' ,-■ n ?;p - ,' - - £,%• ..; • % ■• .• ■ •: •■ - - • - - ■ vv.-- - — .'•t . ■'V . T7' C lZ ■ .V • . rSfcarc ? - . r-fryk y W vA $-■ . i ■ v •t .y yok ■ .• • Hr, J! . :rz:4 ? i� r J A