Dieruff High School - Ledannus Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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National Honor Society The National Honor Society is an organization based upon three ideals: leadership, citizenship, and out- standing scholarship. The purpose of the Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leader- ship, and to encourage the development of character. Recognition was given to Patrick Brong, Ruth Klopfenstein, and Barry MacLean for high achievement in the seventh annual National Merit Scholarship competition. Ruth attained semifinalist status, while Patrick and Barry both received letters of commendation. College preparatory seniors enjoy a social hour at the College Conference sponsored by the National Honor Society on December 21, 1961. Organization President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Scrgeant-at-Arms Ruth Klopfenstein Janet Pechacek Genevieve Cresccnzi Linda Hittinger Douglas Sunday Sponsors Dorothy Filer, Henry Diehl 25 Seated: Douglas Sunday. Standing: Janet Pechacek. Ruth Klopfenstein. Genevieve Crescenzi. Linda Hittinger.