Downingtown High School - Our Year Cuckoo Yearbook (Downingtown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1953 volume:

J esents THE • ■ Cjfik ■ rr bik - -. Y I Ciul of JI ALL STARS ON STAGE . . . UNDERSTUDIES STAND BY . . . PRODUCERS DOWN IN FRONT . . . IT’S AFTER INTERMISSION TIME . . Minutes tick a glad refrain, Departure time is near. It’s a happy time for many. But some will shed a tear. The lights are off. The stage is set. The tension rises to a peak. Production time is met. Now finis this act, the first in life, Our high school career now ends. Each student goes on to future glories, And each his own way wends. ALL STARS OFF STAGE . . . UNDERSTUDIES IN LINE . . . PRODUCERS NO LONGER DOWN IN FRONT . . . IT’S AFTER GRADUATION TIME . . Allison Cooke It is with pride and sincerity that we, the Class of 1953, dedicate this our yearbook, to our friend and director, Miss Mildred Laird. Enough cannot be said in praise of her good advice, sincere efforts, and willingness to help at any time. In addition to the dedication, we would like to take this opportunity to simply say, ‘Thanks for everything.” to thank. . . MISS ALMA SIMMENDINGER. adviser of the “Cuckoo Business Staff” for all her fine work in the financial support of our book. MISS MILDRED LAIRD, for her guidance and patience as adviser of the Editorial Staff of the “Cuckoo.” MRS. LOUISE REMETZ, who so willingly contributed both time and effort to the artistic arrangement of the Division Pages. We wish Sfaculty, t idvisois and Charles P. Emery Supervising Principal Lila L. Barnes Martin L. Briner Howard Caskey Reading, Geography English Civics, Amcr. History Janet Clapp Barbara Coates Isabell Collins Commercial Physical Education General Secretary Mary P. Costello Science Marian Dawson Ray DiSerafino Kenneth G. Ernst Josephine Flynn Home Economics Social Studies, Science Math., Mech. Drawing Secretary to Mr. Evans Mary C. Foreman Irving Geschwindt Aubrey G. Goudie Anna L. Hall Donald Heilman Secretary to Mr. Emery Mathmatics, Science Guidance, Dr. Training Jr. High Mathematics History, English Elmer J. Hemberger Mary Hemberger N. Ramsey Hippie Lucille Horner Phyllis L. Hurlock Industrial Arts Library, History Science, Mathematics Latin, English English c AcIminishative cSlaff Robert A. Kaster Vincent M. King English Commercial Mildred F. Laird Floyd E. Lilley English Science, Mathematics Lena Nelms William C. Patten School Nurse Social Studies, English Joseph Poltrone Warren K. Radcliffe Vocal-Instr. Music Industrial Arts Alma C. Simmendinger Commercial Ruth Elaine Smith Commercial Samuel M. Evans Principal Karold M. Klinger Agriculture Joanne McMullen Home Economics Frederick C. Pflieger Marian V. Philips Jean Pollock Vocal-Instr. Music Social Studies English Clifford Ratcliff Louise Remetz Michael J. Remetz Geography. Science Art Mathematics, Science Donald F. White Margaret Whitecar Mildred Wilson Physical Education French, World History Mathematics joint Sclwol SJJoa’ul President Vice President Mrs. J. M. Acker Mr. W. H. Bender Mrs. Alice Ezrah Mrs. F. B. Hoopes Mr. Herman Faucett Mr. George E. Nixdorf Secretary Mrs. Mary Baldwin Treasurer Solicitor Mr. Theodore Mr. James Manley Mr. C. R. Mason Mr. E. D. Matthews Mr. Stephen Moore Mrs. Mary C. Foreman Mr. Howard D. Baldwin Rogers Mr. J. W. Pollock Mr. H. W. Rodgers Mr. S. W. Supplee Mr. W. L. Wilson Mr. Herbert Windolph The Downingtown Joint High School Board is made up of eight districts: Downingtown, East Brandywine, East Cain, Upper Uwchlan, Uwchlan, Wallace, West Bradford, West Pikeland. The Downingtown Joint High School committee is chosen by the individual boards of the jointure as their representatives to direct the policies of Downingtown Joint High School. To this group belongs the credit for doing such a splendid job of the management of the school. President Charles Ax Howard J. Caskey Samuel Charles Raymond DiSerafino Dr. Frank A. Lenhardt Secretary Charles P. Emery Samuel M. Evans Robert Raster Mr. Donald F. White Michael Mento Michael J. Remetz Horace W. Rodgers Elmer F. Schrumof The duties of the Athletic Council are many. It makes recommendations on the athletic policies of the school and the sports which the school may support, it approves the schedules for these sports, it sets up the regulations for awards, sponsors the annual all-sports banquet. cS ewcrt a ass C lass ( )fficets President Howard Charles Vice President Donald Williams Secretary Sara Taylor Treasurer Connie Hamilton EDITH MILDRED ALBERTSON West Chester. Pa. R.D. 4 Edie” Commercial Stenographic Ceramics Club 1, Secretary 1; Twirling Club 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. An Airline Hostess she’d like to be. Prizes that fellow from P. M. C. ROBERT ROY ARTERS Downingtown, Pa. R.D. 1 Buck” Practical Arts Typing Club 3; Hall Patrol 3. Here’s a boy who is very shy. Architecture he’d like to try. HARRIET BOGGS 321 Bradford Ave. Harriet” Retail Selling Tumbling Club 1; Game Club 2; Girls’ Craft 3: Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. Harriet thinks a lot of Ken, But she’s popular with all young men. GEORGE WILLIAM BOUSUM, JR. 27 Downing Ave. “Bill” Academic Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Blue Gold 1. Sports Editor 1; French Club 2, 3. Vice President 2, President 3; Student Council 3; Noon Monitor 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2. 3; Band 1. 2. 3; Dance Band 1; Christmas Play 2; Football 1, 2, 3. Here’s a guy who’s lots of fun. He’s not at home without his gun. RUTH ANN BURKEY Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 “Ruth Ann” Commercial Stenographic Booster Club 1, Vice President 1; Library Club 2; Cuckoo Business StafF 3, Publicity Manager 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3; Hockey 1. 2, 3. Mostly seen with Pat and Rea; A secretary she’ll be someday. HAYES R. CARR. JR. Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 Firecracker Kid” Practical Arts Typing Club 3; Hall Patrol 3. As a student many a joke he played; Now he is planning to learn a trade. ROSE MARY CASTALDI 256 Chestnut St. “Ro” Academic Booster Club 1; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2, 3. Tall, poised, and amicable, She is also very dependable. BILLIE LEE CAUDILL 138 W. Lancaster Ave. “Squirrel” Retail Selling Ping Pong 2. 3. Although some may think he is rather shy, Bill always has a twinkle in his eye. HOWARD JAMES CHARLES 223 Hunt Ave. Duke” Academic Table Tennis 1, 2. Vice President 2; French Club 2, 3; Student Council 3, Treasurer 3; Hall Patrol 3; Cafeteria Monitor 3; Class President 1, 2. 3; Honor Society 2, 3, Vice President 3: Christmas Play 2; Senior Play 3. Three years as class president he did reign; He hopes for a life on the bounding main . EDWARD WALLACE COLLINS Mortonville, Pa. Mick” Practical Arts Art 1; Ping Pong 2, 3. Eddie goes auietly on his xoay, No matter what anyone else may say. KENNETH R. COMSTOCK Glen Moore, Pa. Ken” Academic Ping Pong 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 2, 3: Baseball 3. Forest Ranger is his aim; Have you ever seen him hunt for game? ALLISON COOKE Byers Road. Uwchland. Pa. Lee” Academic Tumbling Club 1: French Club 2, 3: Editor, Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; Basketball 3: Hockey 3. You can often see her at the stable; As Cuckoo Editor she’s quite able. JOAN DIANE COURTLESS 206 Stuart Ave. Joanie” Academic Booster Club 1, Treas. 1; Blue and Gold 2; Student Council 3, Sec’y 3; French Club 1, 2, Treas. 2, Sec’y 3; Clerk of School Tribunal 3: Cheerleader 3; Hockey 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3. Quite petite and really sweet; Here’s a gal who’s nice to meet. DORIS ANN COX 8 Downing Ave. Doris” Academic Junior Red Cross 1, 2, Pres. 1; Cuckoo Business Staff, Treas. 3; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Hockey 3; Christmas Play 2. A helping hand when’er you need; Doris is a friend indeed. WILLIAM P. DAVIS 119 Chestnut St. Davis” Practical Arts Photo Club 1, 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; Basketball 1; Mixed Chorus 3; Stage Crew 1, 2, 3. Curly hair and eyes that shine; You’ll see him at the five and dime. MARGUERITTE R. DETTERLINE 110 Brandywine Ave. Peggy” Academic Booster Club 1; Jr. Red Cross 2; Girls’ Craft 3; French Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3: Christmas Play Prompter 2. A beauty specialist is her will, Often fotnid not far from Bill. MARY JO DI BEREDINIS 127 Bradford Ave. Mary Jo Commercial Stenographic Junior Red Cross 1, 2, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Girls’ Craft 3; Band 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3: Girls’ Chorus 1. 2, 3; Christmas Flay 2; Senior Flay 3. Look for those long, dark, lovely curls, For she’s sure to be found ivith some of the girls. JOHN F. DILKS, JR. Lionville, Pa. Jack” Practical Arts Radio Club 3. Quiet and shy and ive all know why. We’re sure it’s because he’s another new guy. PHILIP AUGUSTIN DOOLEY, JR. Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 2 The Irishman” Practical Arts Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1. 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3. Six feet tall, plays basketball. Always found with Davis and Paul. CHARLOTTE EBERT Chester Springs. Pa. Charlotte” Academic F. H. A. 1, 2; Girls’ Craft 3: French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Senior Flay 3. Our teacher to be is always found When Liz” and Lee” are both around. EDITH JOYCE EDWARDS Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 Joyce” Academic Ceramics and Stage Crafts 1; Girls’ Shop 3; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 3. Sometimes you think she has no voice. But that’s because she's quiet Joyce. NELSON JOSEPH WALTON Fisherville Road. Pa. Walton” Retail Selling Ping Fong Club 3. Thorndale’s where he can be seen. Always at Gregg's selling gasoline. BETTY JANE FISHER 226 Mary St. B. JCommercial Stenographic Booster Club 1; Library Club 2: Girls’ Shop 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3. A girl who has a word to say To everyone who passes her ivay. JO ANN FORBES 207 Stuart Ave. Jo” Practical Arts Twirling Club 1. 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff. Art Editor 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3; Majorette 1, 2. 3; J. V. Cheerleader 2, 3; Hockey 2. 3: Basketball 3. A girl who is always doing her job. Can often be found with a boy called Bob”. ANTHONY GABRIEL FORMICA 279 Church St. “Ninny” Practical Arts Ping Pong Club 2, 3. Tick tack, tick tack, tick tack toos, Here's a boy with a trade of mending shoes. JOHN CHARLES FRANCELLA 218 Bradford Ave. “Gyp” Retail Selling Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Football 3. Alivays dressed so nice and neat, A boy like this is hard to beat. ANTHONY RAYMOND FUSCO 29 Prospect Ave. “Daddy O' ” Practical Arts Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Football 1, 2. Wavy hair and unassuming air; He and Formica make quite a pair. BETTY PATRICIA GILKEN 329 William St. “Bettie” Academic Booster Club 1; Library Club 2, Secretary Treasurer 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; French Club 2, 3; Noon Monitor 1; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Senior Play 3. Just ask Bettie if you want something done; She is very popular and lots of fun. ROBERT LANE GOUDIE 234 Stuart Ave. “Bob” Academic Lettermen’s club 1, 2, 3, Vice President 3; French Club 2, 3; Student Council 2; Hall Monitor 3; Senior Play 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. You've seen him if you're a basketball fan, You've also seen him tvith Miss Jo Ann. DOROTHY LOUISE HALL Eagle, Pa. “Dottie” Practical Arts Twirling 2; Cheerleaders’ Club 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Senior High Cheerleader 3. She’s a little blond who's really hep; A cheerleader urith a lot of pep. HAROLD M. HALLMAN, JR. Chester Springs, Pa. “Sleepy Retail Selling Ping Pong Club 3; Baseball 1. In that “Chevy” he is found, Always riding the town around. CONSTANCE HAMILTON 347 Manor Ave. “Connie” Academic Cheerleading Club 1; Blue and Gold 2, Business Manager 2; Cuckoo Editorial StafF 3; French Club 2, 3; Noon Monitor 1, 2; Cafeteria Monitor 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Hockey 3; Basketball 3; Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; National Honor Society 2, 3, Secretary 3. Connie is clever and versatile; As a high school student she is very worth-while. RAYMOND HAMILTON, JR. 125 Brandywine Ave. “Hammie” General Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3: Baseball 2, 3; Basketball Manager 3. Ray’s very glad from school to leave, Because it is his favorite peeve. WILLIAM H. HARROP Glen Moore, Pa. “Bill” Academic Ping Pong Club 1, 2; Radio Club 3; French Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. In mathematics he is very keen. Famous for shirt of black and green. BETTY JO HAMMONS Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 “Jo” Practical Arts Booster Club 1, Secretary 1; Blue Gold 2, Sports Editor 2; Associate Editor, Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; Noon Monitor 1, 2; Orchestra 1. 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3. Disposition as sweet as can be, A boy called “Tom” is her specialty. SHIRLEY ANN HANNUM Anselma. Pa. “Benj” Practical Arts F. H. A. 2; Cuckoo Business Staff 3. Here’s a girl who’s on the ball. She’s often seen with Dottie Hall. MILDRED HART Thomdale, Pa. “Sis” Retail Selling Booster Club 1; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3. A girl as pleasant as she can be, A hairdresser some day she hopes to be. MARGARET ANN HENLEY Glen Moore. Pa. R.D. 1 “Maggie” Practical Arts Junior Red Cross 1; F. H. A. 2; Cuckoo Business Staff 3. Whenever you see her with a grin; Then you know the Air Force is in. MARJORIE B. HENLEY Glen Moore. Pa. R.D. 1 “Marge” General F. H. A. 1, 2; French Club 2. One of a pair of twins in our class; A very quiet and dependable lass. ELVIN ROSS HERSHEY Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 2 “Hersh” Agriculture F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Sentinel 3. An “ag” fellow whom we all enjoy. For he is a very peppy boy. Dianie” DIANE K. HOFFMAN Downingtown, Pa. R.D. 2 Academic F. H. A. 2; Cuckoo Business Staff, Subscription Manager 3: French Club 2, 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Symphonic Band 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Senior Play 3. 071 the trumpet she makes verse. And she’ll make an excellent nurse. DORIS VIRGINIA HOFFMAN Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 2 Doris” Academic F. H. A. 2: Band 1, 2, 3; Cuckoo Business Staff 3. Advertising Manager 3; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3: Senior Play 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3. She’s often around with Diane and Pat, She’ll study hard for that little white hat. ELIZABETH C. JENKINS Dowlins Forge. Downingtown. Pa. Liz” Academic Stagecraft 1; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Senior Play 3. It’s easy to see she’s never bored. When she’s driving her fifty-one Ford. SHIRLEY ANN JOHNSON Honey Brook. Pa. Shirl” Practical Arts Jr. Red Cross 1; F. H. A. 2; Cuckoo Business Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. She’s a girl full of pep and joy. And often is seen with her boy. Roy. SHIRLEY ANN KAY 107 Brandywine Ave. Reds” Practical Arts Booster Club 1; Cheerleaders’ Club 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Sr. High Cheerleader 3; J. V. Cheerleader 2. As a cheerleader she is really swell. And is often seen with Lionel. JEAN PATRICIA KENNAN 721 East Lancaster Ave. Patty” Academic Booster Club 1; Jr. Red Cross, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; Hockey 1; Hockey Manager 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. A little black coupe with a little blond gal. You can always find Patty with Jo, her pal. JAMES MITCHELL KINLOCII Romansville, Pa. Lefty” General Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Noon monitor 1, 2: Football 1, 2: Basketball 1, 2. 3. Known for very silly jokes. Which can even arouse old folks. LEWIS PORTER KINSEY Whitford, Pa. Rock” Agriculture F. F. A. 1, 2, Reporter 3. More precious than girls for a boy to possess, Is that cady” which shines in bright newness. SHIRLEY ANN LAIRD Downingtown, Pa. R.D. 1 Sal” Commercial Stenographic Booster Club 1; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3. Thinks sometimes about the ocean, Hopes to gain that sailor's devotion. DAVID R. LAMOUREUX Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 2 Dave” Academic Ping Pong 1, 2, Treasurer 1, 2; Vice President, Cuckoo Business Staff 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Senior Play 3; Basketball 2, 3: Track 2, 3; French Club 2, 3. He’s out for track and basketball. One of the Seniors who’s not so tall. THOMAS CLINTON LAW 349 William St. Fuzzy” Academic Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Student Council 3; National Honor Society 3, President 3; Boys’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Hall Monitor 3. Six feet tall, five around. Lots of pep for every pound. JOANNE LE FEVRE West Chester. Pa. R.D. 4 “Jo Academic Booster Club 1. President 1; Student Council 2; School Art Service 3. President 3: French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; Christmas Play 2; Hockey 2, 3. She’s always helpful when classmates need her, In many activities she has been the leader. CHARLES LOVE 416 E. Lancaster Ave. “Lovey” Practical Arts Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1. 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3: Basketball 1. He may be a little heavy, But he certainly can push that Chevy”. GEORGE H. LOWE 17 Uwchland Ave. “George” Practical Arts Stagecraft 1, 2, Treasurer 1, Secretary 2; Art Editor, Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3: Boys’ Chorus 1, 2. 3, Accompanist 2, 3; School Organist 3; Band 1, 2, 3. A master at art you can’t deny. He’s very quiet and a little shy. NORMAN MAYHEW Glen Moore. Pa. R.D. 1 “Nornie” Practical Arts Ping Pong 3; Track 1. You never know who, what, or when. For he is almost always at home in his den. MARTHA SUSAN MERCER Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 Marty” Commercial Stenographic Booster Club 1; Cuckoo Business Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. Known to all by the name of Marty; Liked by all, for she’s no smarty”. ROBERT MARTIN MILLER 165 E. Church St. “Juicy” General Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Hall Patrol 2, 3; Noon Monitor 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3. Juicy alioays tvcars those glasses, But ice all knoio him by his football passes. CATHERINE M. MYERS 319 Stuart Ave. Catherine” Academic Junior Red Cross 1; F. H. A. 2; Cuckoo Business Staff 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Symphonic Band 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3. I knoic that she will speak to me. No matter wherever I may be. EARL M. ORTLIP Glen Moore. Pa. R.D. 1 “Earl” Practical Arts Ping Pong 3. Even though to our school he is new. Yet he is known to quite a few. PATRICIA A. OSBORNE Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 Patsy” Commercial Stenographic Twirling Club 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2, 3; Orchestra 1. 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1; Class Vice President 1, 2; Honor Society 2. 3, Treasurer 3; Captain. Majorettes 3. Always ready to lend a hand; She's also the leader of our band. FREDA YODER Downingtown, Pa. Freda” Commercial Stenographic Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3. The girl who has the short blond hair. So quiet one seldom knows she’s there. FRANCIS RICHARD FETRELLA 65 Pennsylvania Ave. “Fran” Academic Lettermen’s Club 1, 3; Subscription Manager, Blue and Gold 2; French Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2. 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Football 3; Basketball 1; Christmas Play 2. Peppy, noisy, and always on the go. He’s one of the boys who are very nice to know. BETTY JO PHILLIPS Downingtown, Pa. “Bett” Commercial Stenographic Twirling Club 1. 2, Treasurer 1, 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Christmas Play 2; Senior Play 3. You’ll always know it’s Betty, when You see that “Chevy” which belongs to Ken. ROBERT LEWIS PIERCE Glenside Road. Pa. “Piercy” Retail Selling Student Council 1, 2, 3; Noon monitor 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1: Boys’ Chorus 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3. Six feet tioo with eyes of blue. Shining shoes that look like new. CLAUDETTE JANET PIERCE Wallace Ave. “Claudy” Retail Selling Booster Club 1; F. H. A. 2; Modern Novels 3, Vice President 3; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Senior Play 3. A girl who is really very neat, She altvays seems to be quite complete. THOMAS POLLOCK, JR. Glen Loch. Pa. “Tom” Academic Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3: Student Council 1, 2, 3; V. P. 2, Judge of Tribunal 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2. 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Noon Monitor 1, 2, 3. Six feet tall and nice to know, Sharp broum eyes and voice so low. ANTHONY JOSEPH POLUCH 154 Viaduct Ave. “Bellyroll” Practical Arts Lettermen’s Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2. A boy any girl ivould like to know And have as her oum special beau. CHARLES T. POPJOY Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 2 Buster” Academic French Club 2. 3; President, Cuckoo Business Staff 3. Here is a boy you'll find anywhere; He is short in stature and has very light hair. JOSEPH JOHN QUARTUCCI Glen Moore, Pa. “Joe” Practical Arts Ping Pong Club 2, 3. Small in stature, but big in noise; Joe is always with the ”Ag” boys. CARL RUTH Lionville, Pa. “Satch” Agriculture F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, vice president 3. Big in Stature but little in noise. Carl's vice president of the “Ag” boys. BARBARA SCHWEIKER Downingtown, Pa. R.D. 2 “Barb” Academic F. H. A. 1: Blue Gold 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Christmas Play 2: Senior Play Prompter 3; Hockey Manager 3. Barb is a pal to everyone; When we're out with her we always have fun. WILLIAM SEARS, JR. Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 2 “Bill” Academic Blue Gold 2; Student Council 3, President 3; Noon Monitor 3; Senior Play 3; Basketball 3. Bill is an exceptional boy, we just mention; When he’s speaking, he gets undivided attention. JAMES C. SENNEFF 614 East Lancaster Ave. “Jungle Jim Academic Shop 1; Ping Pong 2, 3; French Club 2, 3: Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Christmas Play 2: Senior Play 3. As he plays his tunes on his guitar, Wc think he may go very far. HARRY K. SENSENIG Coatesville, Pa. Harry Agriculture F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. Here is a boy from Coatesville ivay; He's easy to get along with, but has little to say. JOHN CRESTON SHOEMAKER 307 William St. Johnny Academic Blue Gold 1, 2, 3, Editor 2, 3; French Club 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2: District Band 2, 3; State Band 3: Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3. He's off to college on the run, For a doctor to become. CLARK A. SHULTZ Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 Clark Practical Arts Ping Pong 1, 2, 3. A hunting or fishing he loves to go; A whiz at fixing an old radio. DONALD SIPPLE 351 Jefferson Ave. Sip Retail Selling Lettermen’s Club 1. 2; Ping Pong 3; Basketball 1: Baseball 1, 2. Here's a guy who's full of heck; Most valuable player from “East Ward Tech CORA EVELYN SMEDLEY Lionville, Pa. “Cora” Academic F. H. A. 1: Blue Gold 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Harvest Court 3; May Day Court 2. Tall and blond and very shy, Often seen with a Penn State guy. DONALD SMITH 120 Webster Ave. Smitty Retail Selling Ping Pong Club 3; Basketball 1. He always seems to be on the go. Doesn’t even have time for Hello . ETHYLE ESTHER SMITH Downingtown, Pa. R.D. 2 Skeets Academic Jr. Red Cross 1; Typing Club 3; French Club 2, 3: Basketball 3. An all-round sport, nice to know; A whiz at trig, and always on the go. PEGGY ANN SPOTTS El verson. Pa. R.D. 1 Peggy” Commercial Stenographic Knitting Club 1; Cuckoo Business Staff 3, Secretary 3; Girls’ Chorus 3. A whiz at shorthand and typing, I hear; A certain boy’s ring she holds very dear. PAUL LUKE STEVENS 315 E. Lancaster Ave. “Lukie” Practical Arts Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3. He is usually on one of his several ways, But soon you’ll find that he lands at Ray’s. ROBERT STYER Uwchland, Pa. ”Bob” Agriculture F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Vice President 3; Football 3. Sometimes he seeins a little shy, But just the same he’s an all around guy. DONALD ESS SUTTON Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 “Slick Willie’’ Academic Ping Pong Club 1; Photography Club 2; Typing Club 3; French Club 2, 3; Band 2, 3; Orchestra 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Christmas Play 2; Track 1, 2, 3. He is usually found around Glen Moore Which proves that he is not a bore! E. REA SWARNER 332 Washington Ave. “Rea” Commercial Stenographic Twirling Club 1, 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Majorette 1. 2, 3; Senior Play 3. Her majorette suit is fitted by the tailor. Especially to suit that certain sailor. SARA JANET TAYLOR 261 Highland Ave. “Sara” Academic Tumbling Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3: Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Senior Play 3; Varsity Cheerleader 1; Blue Gold 2, 3, Art Editor 2; Class Secretary 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3. Five foot two, eyes of brown. Always seen when Lefty’s around. ANNABELLE LAVINA WARNICK 230 Prospect Ave. “Annabelle” Commercial Stenographic Game Club 1; Blue Gold 2; Band 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3: Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3: District Chorus 1; Orchestra 1; Valley Forge Area Band 3;Assistant Literary Editor. Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3. A tiny flute, a bigger heart; A secretary her future art. KATHRYN ELIZABETH WATSON 212 Glenside Ave. “Kay” Academic Game Club 1; Blue Gold 2; Cuckoo Editorial Staff 3, Literary Editor 3; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Senior Play Prompter 3. A gal who is always pleasant and gay. Full of pep and energy—that's our “Kay”. JOHN B. WOODWARD 121 Jefferson Ave. Woody” Retail Selling Lettermen’s Club 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3. He hopes some day to be seen In the uniform of a marine. JOSEPH A. WOODWARD 121 Jefferson Ave. Woody” Retail Selling Stage Crew 1, 2, 3; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3; Foot- ball 2. 3; Track 2. Here's a guy we really like, Usually found fixing the mike. RUTH SHIRLEY WELLS Downingtown. Pa. R.D. 1 Shirley” Academic F. H. A. 1; Game Club 2, Secretary 2; Music Club 3, President 3; French Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 3: Band 1, 2, 3: District Chorus 1, 2, 3; School Organist 1, 2. 3; Senior Play 3; Honor Society 2, 3: Christmas Solo 3. A high school organist is now her fame, Success in music is her future aim. JUDITH ANN WILLIAMS Downingtown, Pa. R.D. 1 Judy” Commercial Stenographic Booster Club 1; Cuckoo Business Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. She has quite a collection of odd things, Like souvenirs arid friendship rings. DONALD WILLIAMS Downingtown, Pa. R.D. 2 Don” Retail Selling Student Council 1, 2, 3; Blue Gold 2, Sports Editor 3; Noon monitor 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class vice president 3. An all around guy from out of town; They say he’s Grand Old Opera bound. Lasl and 5Jeilanient We, the members of the Class of 1953, Borough of Downingtoum, State of Pennsylvania, being of legal age, sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling any other ivill or wills by us heretofore made. To the teachers we leave peace and quiet; To Mr. Evans we bestow our ability to find next year's missing seniors; To the Office Force toe leave our excellent memories; To the Junior Class we bestow our ability to be quiet in assemblies; To the Sophomore Class we leave our ability to accumulate a large Treasury; To the Junior High School we bequeath our ability to wait patiently for our school days to come to an end. In addition to these general bequests each individual of the class has some outstanding gift which he wishes to leave to a member of the Junior Class so that it ivill not be lost to the school for-ever. Edith Albertson wills her ability to go with boys from West Chester and surrounding areas to Fay Bousum. Bob Arters wills his car to Betty Aliff, so she won't have to take those long walks to school. Harriet Boggs leaves her sparkling personality to Carol Burkholder. Ruth Ann Burkey is leaving Leon Brown her pleasant smile. Bill Bousum willingly gives his ability to blush to Robert Skinner. Hayes Carr leaves his appetite to Raymond Talucci. Rose CastaIdi leaves John Ramsay her short, curly hair. Howard Charles wills his ability to hold a class office to Nancy Flynn. Eddie Collins bestows upon Sarah Detterline his wavey hair. Kenny Comstock leaves his moodiness to Noel Osborne. Allison Cooke wills her invitations to weekend dances to Gladys Jones. Doris Cox leaves her attendance record to Helen Henry. Joan Courtless wills her Colgate smile to Sophie Mathias. Bill Davis leaves his flashbulbs to next year’s photographer for the Cuckoo. Peggy Detterline wills her ability to go steady to Patience Kinloch. Bill Caudill leaves his ability to get out of English class to Theresa Ippolito. Mary Jo Di Beredinis leaves Honey Lou McNelly her ability to act. We are sure next year’s senior play will be as great a success as ours. John Dilks wills his fascinating voice to Shirley Garvine. Phil Dooley willingly gives his red hair and flat feet to Bernard Cellini, whom Phil hopes will treat them kindly. Joyce Edwards wills her love of horses to Thomas Hulme. Betty Jane Fisher wills her confidence to Martha Lowe. Jo Forbes leaves to Dick Goudie her ability to get along with Bob. Anthony Formica leaves his cigarettes to Frank Delio. What will Anthony do without them? Jack Francella wills his ability to get along with Miss Laird to John Mento. Charlotte Ebert bestows upon Rose Ann Pace her quiet, retiring disposition. Anthony Fusco gladly hands over his seat in detention hall to Pete Bonaduce. Betty Gilken leaves to Laura Taggart her stylish glasses. Bob Goudie bestows upon Bob Plank his ability in basketball. Dottie Hall leaves her pep to Jane Anderson. Harold Hallman wills his Country Store to Richard Taylor. Connie Hamilton leaves her athletic ability to Jo Ann Pedano. Raymond Hamilton gives to Peg Hackman his red hair and slender figure. Betty Jo Hammons gives her position on the Cuckoo Staff to Joan Baer. Shirley Hannum is giving her curly locks to Sara White. Bill Harrop leaves his vocabulary to the Junior boys. Mildred Hart bestows her excused absences upon Mary Campbell. Margaret Henley wishes to leave her ever present smile to Norma Frank. Marjorie Henley gives her ability to remain in the background to Charlotte Di Giovantonio. Elvin Hershey leaves his ability to spell to Harry Dewees, and he hopes Harry will improve upon his marks. Diane Hoffman is willing to give to Mary Ann Del Paggio her ability to avoid boys. Doris Hoffman leaves Carmeline Farnum her rosy cheeks. Elizabeth Jenkins gives Nancy Yohn her ability to drive the scout troop around in pajamas. Shirley Kay leaves her ability to go with a certain alumnus to Judy Dixon. Shirley Johnson wills her ability to teach English to Earl Loomis. Patty Kennan is willing to give to Sidney Griffith her ability to substitute for an alarm clock. Patty hopes Sidney will be as successful with Jane as she was with Connie. James Kinloch bestows upon Raymond Thompson his imitations of Jerry Lewis. Shirley Laird wills Jane Irons her ability to write interesting letters to a certain sailor. Dave Lamoreux bequeaths his ability to dance to Francis Fry. Lewis Kinsey leaves his funny jokes to anyone who can use them. Fuzzy Law is leaving his athletic ability to David Grimes. Jo Ann LeFevre gives her adventures in traveling to Marlene Ingram. Charles Love leaves his “Chevie” to anyone who has the money to keep it in repairs. George Lowe wills his artistic ability to Alice Fahey. Norman Mayhew wills his interest in his father’s business to Richard Valentino. Martha Mercer leaves to Esther Flowers her ability to stick to an out-of-town boy. Juicy Miller is passing on his track ability to Tommy Fisher. Catherine Myers is giving her height to Maxine Ingram. Earl Ortlip is leaving his soft voice to Theresa Ciarlone. Patsy Osborne bestows upon Bonnie Messner her interest in Shorthand. Francis Petrella willingly gives his driving ability to Chaddie Campbell. Betty Phillips wills her ability to go steady to Derinda Mabry. Claudette Pierce is leaving her weekends in York to Martha Boggs. Bob Pierce is giving a pair of his well-shined shoes to Eddie McCausland. Tom Pollock leaves his enthusiasm for extra-curricular activities to Paul Osborne. Anthony Poluch leaves his ability to stay up late to Frank Manetta, so that Frank can see more of Rose Ann. Charles Popjoy wills his short stature to Don Sheeler. Joe Quartucci leaves his good driving habits to any Junior who doesn’t value his neck. Carl Ruth wills his ability to roller skate to Audrey Samworth. Barbara Schweiker gives her ability to drive a “36 Plymouth’’ to Ginger Messner. Bill Sears leaves his wide range of jokes to Patricia Brown. Jim Senneff wills to Malcolm Preston his ability to play the guitar. Harry Sensenig wills his love for English to Samuel Supplee. John Shoemaker bestows upon Dottie Kipp his superlative musical ability. Clark Shultz is willing to give some of his ability as a coon hunter to Bob Fisher. Donald Sipple is leaving his ability to get along with Mr. Hemberger to James Mascherino. Cora Smedley is leaving her ability to go with a alumnus to Jackie Tipton. Don Smith leaves his basketball fame to Ogier Norris. Esther Smith wills her position as baby of the class to Ralph D. Miller. Peggy Ann Spotts leaves her commercial ability to Marie Zittle. Paul Stevens bestows his cosmopolitan air upon Eugene Reese. Bob Styer wills his love for P. O. D. to Betty Me Clintock. Don Sutton leaves his love problems to Leona Hughes. Rea Swarner bestows her ability to enjoy riding in a Dodge to Emily Stanford. Sara Taylor wills her long eye lashes to Shirley Wertz. Nelson Walton is leaving his car to Bill Osborne. Bill would be wise to refuse the gift. Annabelle Warnick bestows her hilarious laugh upon Marian Jones. Kay Watson gives to Bud Latshaw the first seat in French class. Shirley Wells wills her musical ability to Ruth Moore. Don Williams wills his position as leader of the Democrats of the school to Francis Cannella. Judy Williams gives to Shirley Cumens her ability to get the boy she wants. John Woodward bestows his ability to get along with Sipple and Walton to anybody who wants it. Joe Woodward wills his position on the stage crew to Joe Sabellico. Freda Yoder bestows on Norman Pennabaker her ability to take shorthand dictation. In witness thereof ice have hereunto set our hand to this our last will and testament at Doumingtown, Pennsylvania, this twenty-sixth day of May A.D. 1953. Witnesses: ROSE MARY CASTALDI EDITH ALBERTSON SHIRLEY LAIRD REA SWARNER FREDA YODER BETTY PHILLIPS Recorder: BETTY JANE FISHER cSelf halts Name Ambition Where Found Pet Possession Edith Albertson Airline Reservationist West Chester W. C. Fellows Robert Arters Architect Ker’s Gas Station Ford Harriet Boggs Teach in a Nursery School Philadelphia Kenny’s Letters Bill Bousum Engineer At Fran’s Car Keys Ruth Ann Burkey Secretary Guthrieville Driver’s License Hayes Carr Machinist Dutchman's My Money Rose Mary Castaldi Nurse West Chester Driver’s License Bill Caudill Paratrooper Below Mason Dixon Line Dogs Howard Charles Naval Career Webster Avenue Driver’s License Edward Collins Own a Gas Station Home Model “A” Ken Comstock Travel to Alaska Glen Moore 410 Shotgun Allison Cooke Journalism Away from Home Riding Boots Joan Courtless Teacher With “Bill” Memories Doris Cox Minister’s Wife Church Driver’s License Bill Davis Photographer Bowling Alley Guns Marguerite Detterline Piano Teacher With “Bill” Bill’s Picture Mary Jo DiBeredinis Secretary Dick Thomas Driver’s License John Dilks Own a Small Business Home Shotgun Phil Dooley Own a Business Bowling Alley Dachshund Charlotte Ebert Teacher No place Driver’s License Joyce Edwards Happy, Horsey Future Stable Silver Betty Jane Fisher Secretary 22D Mary Street Driver’s License Jo Ann Forbes Beautician With “Bob” Bob Anthony Formica Shoemaker Coatesville Bed Jack Francella Salesman “Parlor” Shoeshines Anthony Fusco Engineer Around Town Hair Betty Gilken Nurse Dick Thomas Toy Bunny Rabbit Bob Goudie College With “Jo” Car Keys Dottie Hall Beautician Any place Larry Harold Hallman Big Businessman At the Store Driver’s License Connie Hamilton To earn a “Mrs.” Degree With a certain “blond” I. D. Bracelet Raymond Hamilton Millworker East Ward Tech Driver’s License Betty Jo Hammons Happily Married With Tommy Memories Shirley Hannum Beautician Two-tone “Chevy” “Jimmie” Bill Harrop College Home Slide Rule Mildred Hart Beautician In a Ford Dad’s Car Margaret Henley Telephone Operator Home A Certain “Guy” Marjorie Henley Nurse Home Class Ring Elvin Hershey Own a Farm Home Driver’s License Diane Hoffman Nurse Downingtown High School Class Ring Doris Hoffman Nurse With Diane Class Ring Elizabeth Jenkins Nurse Anywhere My Car Shirley Johnson Beautician With Roy “46” Ford Shirley Kay Artist With Lionel “52“ Class Ring Patty Kennan Teacher Any place Car James Kinloch U. S. Navy With Sarah Sarah Lewis Kinsey Dairy Farmer Eagle “Caddy” cSelf £Po ifoaits Band Famous For “Pet Peeve” Favorite Song Guy Lombardo W. C. Unionville Jackets Short Saturday Nights Trying Spike Jones Motorcycles Braggers Blue Tango James Moody Her Imagination Promise Breakers My Song Ray Anthony Perfect Teeth French Why Don’t You Believe Me Ralph Flannagan Friendliness Time Writings Why Don’t You Believe Me Guy Lombardo His Firecrackers Snobs St. Louis Blues Ray Anthony Her Devoted Followers Flirts Why Don’t You Believe Me Guy Lombardo Stories Teachers Golden Rocket Ray Anthony His Shirts Mike Sears’ Jokes Glow Worm Guy Lombardo Sincerity Late Phone Calls Long Gone Lonesome Blues Ray Anthony His Love of the Outdoors Physics High Noon Ray Anthony Week-end Dances Curious People Ol’ Man River Ralph Flannagan Her Pep Snobbish People Why Don’t You Believe Me Vaughn Monroe Helpfulness Swearing Oh Happy Day Guy Lombardo His Curly Hair Work Maybe Guy Lombardo Ability to Keep Her Man Snobbish People Always Tex Beneke Her Acting Ability Chocolate You Belong to Me Benny Goodman His Mystery Getting Up Early Shot Gun Boogie Ray Anthony His Irish Temper Teachers My Wild Irish Rose Boston Pops Her dignity Poor Drivers I’m Always Chasing Rainbows Philadelphia Orch. Her Absences Home Work Surry With the Fringe on Top Ralph Flannagan Her Opinions Conceited People Why Don’t You Believe Me Ralph Flannagan Her Poise Snobbish People My Heart Belongs to Only You Louis Prima His Tall Stories Getting Up Early Why Don’t You Believe Me Louis Prima His Curly Hair Getting Up Early Bunny, Hop Billy May Ability to Remain Unnoticed Getting Up Early Because You’re Mine Billy May Natural Blond Streak Immature People Why Don’t You Believe Me Ralph Flannagan His Basketball Ability French You Belong to Me Ray Anthony That Hard-to-Get Ring Work Wishing Ring Guy Lombardo His Speeding Ability Homework Glow Worm Billy May Her Many Glass Frames D. A.’s Stardust Billy May His Red Hair Homework Rock That Joint Ralph Flannagan Her Pony Tail Cats I’m in the Mood for Love Louis Prima Her Wise Remarks Snobbish People Stardust Guy Lombardo His Large Vocabulary Sarcastic Teachers Walkin’ My Baby Back Home Guy Lombardo Her Job Business Law You Belong to Me Vaughn Monroe Her Pleasing Personality “Snobs” Because of You Spike Jones Her Braids Homework Sentimental Me Guy Lambardo His “Hotrod” Mercury Homework You’ll Never Get Away Ralph Flannagan Her Music Ability Getting Up Early Stardust Tex Beneke Her Dependability Short Weekends Wish You Were Here Billy May Sunday Morning Rides “Catty-Kids” You Belong to Me Billy May Her Cakes Cleaning My Room I’m Yours Billy May Her Stride Conceited People Because You’re Mine Sammy Kaye Her H. T.’s Goody, Goody. People Stormy Weather Billy May His Temper Slow Drivers You Belong to Me Billy May His Jokes S. Hannum When Angry Why Don’t You Believe Me S otfoaits Name Ambition Where Found Pet Possession Shirley Laird Secretary Coatesville Sailor’s Letters Dave Lamoureux Graduate from College With Bill S. School Sweater Fuzzy Law Engineer Downingtown High School Sports Things Jo Anne LeFevre Work with Children Anywhere but home Certain Picture Charles Love U. S. Navy Coatesville Ring George Lowe Architect Playing Organ Piano Norman Mayhew U. S. Navy Home My Bed Martha Mercer Secretary West Chester West Chester Boy Robert Miller Be a Success With the Gang Eyesight Catherine Myers Nurse Home Ring Earl Ortlip Contractor Anywhere Ford Truck Patsy Osborne Secretary With Paul Dad’s Car Francis Petrella Engineer With Bill School Books Betty Phillips Secretary In a Green “Chevy” Ken Claudette Pierce Be a Success York Earl Bob Pierce C. P. A. Army-Navy Store Gangster Coat Tom Pollock Coach Downingtown High School Betty Jo Anthony Poluch U. S. Navy Some Girl’s House Her Black Cadillac Charles Popjoy Own a Cadillac Anywhere License Joe Quartucci Major League Ball Player Luncheonette Money Carl Ruth Mechanic Glen Moore F. F. A. Jacket Barbara Schweiker College “36 Plymouth Car Keys Bill Sears Radio and T.V. Miss Clapp’s Gossip Corner Watch Jim Senneff Good Guitar Player A. P. His Guitar Harry Sensenig Successful Farmer Coatesville “Chevy” John Shoemaker Doctor Any place but class Money Clark Shultz Radio Mechanic Working at Home Guns Donald Sipple Millworker East Ward Tech Driver’s License Cora Smedley Nurse With Schrumpie Schrumpie’s Ring Den Smith Get a Car Webster Avenue Driver’s License Esther Smith To Travel Home and Church Scrapbook Peggy Spotts Secretary At Home Certain Class Ring Paul Stevens To be a Success With Pat Pat’s Ring Bob Styer Farmer Anywhere Driver’s License Don Sutton Get Married Doris’ House Doris Rea Swarner Secretary With the Gang Class Ring Sara Taylor To Travel With “Lefty” Lefty Nelson Walton Television Technician Gregg’s My Car Annabelle Warnick Secretary Almost anywhere Collection of Old Letters Kay Watson Live a Successful Life Anywhere Two Class Rings Shirley Wells Concert Pianist At the Organ Watch Don Williams Politics In the Sticks Guitar Judy Williams Secretary At Home Souvenirs from Japan John Woodward Marines East Ward Tech Driver’s License Joe Woodward Marine Aviator East Ward Tech Driver’s License Freda Yoder Secretary West Chester Class Ring Band Famous For “Pet Peeve” {Self SPo'ihails Favorite Song Ralph Flannagan Coatesville Stuck-up People Should I Vaughn Monroe Untamed Hair Talkative Girls Why Don’t You Believe Me Ralph Flannnagan Athletic Ability Oral French Why Don’t You Believe Me Les Paul Dimples Critical People Wish You Were Here Stan Kenton Evenings in Coatesville His Car, At Times Why Don’t You Believe Me Tex Benekc His Quietness Loud People Anywhere I Wander Stan Kenton Good Looks Women Indian Love Call Ralph Flannagan Her Swedish Love Drinking Teenagers Why Don’t You Believe Me Lionel Hampton Track Ability Getting Up Early Why Don’t You Believe Me Fred Waring Shyness Homework Zing a Little Zong Spike Jones Love of Agriculture Work Cool Water Shorthand Ability Monday Mornings When I Fall in Love Billy May Recklessness Apple Polishers Stardust Guy Lombardo Pretty Blond Curls News Reports My Happiness Ralph Flannagan Long Fingernails Late People Why Don’t You Believe Me Les Brown Neatness School My Favorite Song Billy May His Cowlick Apple Polishers Girl of My Dreams Billy May His White Silk Scarf Getting Up Early Indian Love Call Guy Lombardo His Sweet Disposition “Snobs” You Belong to Me Ralph Flannagan His Shortness Homework Why Don’t You Believe Me Guy Lombardo Tall, Dark, and Handsome Homework My Favorite Song Freddy Martin Short-lived Diets Green Nail Polish Deep Purple Benny Goodman Chartreuse Pants School Ink I’ll Always Be in Love With You Pee Wee King His Guitar Conceited People Once in a While Sammy Kaye His Driving Homework Why Don’t You Believe Me Tex Beneke His Clarinet Spoiled Kids The Marseilles Spike Jones His Muscles Nagging People Brown Eyes Billy May Flirting with a Teacher Shakespeare My Favorite Song Freddy Martin Her Dignity Catty People Why Don’t You Believe Me Blue Ridge Ramblers The Opera House English Teachers Sugarbush Guy Lombardo French Translation “Snobs” Why Don’t You Believe Me Sammy Kaye Loyalty to the Typewriter Conceited People Why Don’t You Believe Me Ray Anthony His Sophistication Silly Girls My Heart Belongs To Only You Sammy Kaye His Blue Eyes Fussy Girls Two to Tango Guy Lombardo His Love Affairs Homework Somewhere Along the Way Ralph Flannagan Her Love for the U. S. Navy Short Week-ends Why Don’t You Believe Me Billy May Dirty Bucks Homework You Belong to Me Blue Ridge Ramblers Jokes English and P.O.D. Here in My Heart Tab Smith Her Laugh Typing Erasures Because of You James Moody Her Clean Locker Conceited People A Kiss and a Rose Glen Miller Musical Ability “Snobs” Blue Moon Foggy Mt. Boys His Absence from School Wise Guys Mule Skinner Blues Ralph Flannagan Fickleness Tardy People Trying Billy Maye His Sense of Humor English Class Why Don’t You Believe Me Guy Lombardo Stage Managing Talkative People Here in My Heart Guy Lombardo Page -boy Hairdo Noisy People You Belong to Me 1. Rea Swarner 2. Dorothy Hall 3. Connie Hamilton 4. Patsy Osborne 5. Doris Cox Best Dressed Jokers Most Athletic Most Likely to Succeed Most Courteous 1. Robert Goudie 2. James Kinlock 3. Clinton Law 4. Howard Charles 5. William Sears 6. Shirley Wells 7. Sarah Taylor 8. Joan Courtless 9. Allison Cooke 10. Betty Jo Hammons Best Musician Best Artist Shortest Tallest Best All-Around 6. John Shoemaker 7. George Lowe 8. Joe Quartucci 9. Robert Pierce 10. Thomas Pollock cS enioi MEN ARE LIKE STREETCARS Maudie, a teenage, self-styled, “Mr. Anthony ’, sets out to direct the romance life of her sister, Sylvia, and her shy, retiring cousin, Joy, with unique though somewhat devastating results. She loses the friendship of the neighborhood girls when she teaches her cousin, Joy, her “technique”, and turns her loose at a party. Maudie finds she has created a “Frankenstein” when Joy steals Davy, Maudie’s own boyfriend, as well as those of her “former” girl friends. Maudie reaches the high point in her career of destruction when she very nearly puts her father out of business. But as Shakespeare has said. “All’s well that ends well”, and when the smoke clears, happy endings are distributed by the handfuls, thus bringing to a close an amusing and highly entertaining play. THE CAST Mrs. Mason Doris Hoffman Mr. Mason James Senneff Maudie Mary Jo Di Beredinis Sylvia Sara Taylor Joy Shirley Wells Alix Betty Gilken Julie Rea Summer Lysbeth Betty Jo Phillips Mrs. White Charlotte Ebert Mrs. Allen Diane Hoffman Mrs. Day Elizabeth Jenkins Davy William Sears, Jr. Chi David Lamoureux Jerry Howard Charles Ted Robert Goudie Margaret Claudette Pierce Prompters Barbara Schweiker, Kay Watson Class of 1954 First Roto—Jo Ann Smedley, Jane Anderson, Sara Horner, Shirley Cummens, Audrey Samworth, Emily Stanford, George Ann Smedley, Alyce Fahey, Elizabeth Messner, Norma Frank, Theresa Ciarlone, Joan Perella, Faye Bousum, Dorothy Kipp. Second Row—Margaret Hackman, Helen Henry, Marlene Ingram, Jackie Harple, Maxine Ingram, Marian Jones, Martha Boggs, Geraldine Butcher, Laura Taggart, Gladys Jones, Carol Burkholder, Nancy Flinn, Esther Flowers, Richenda Messner, Sarah White. Third Rom—Martha Lowe, Patricia Brown, Shirley Garvine. Betty McClintock, Jacqueline Tipton, Ruth Moore. Verna Simpson, Louise Simpson, Sophia Mathias. Thelma Wadyka, Marie Zittle, Joan Baer, Mary Campbell. Leona Hughes. Edith Smyers. Fourth Roio—Patience Kinloch, Nancy Yohn, Charlotte DiGiovantonio. Carmaline Farnum, Mary Ann DelPaggio, Shirley Wertz, Bernard Cellini. Honey Lou McNelly, Jane Irons. Theresa Ippolito, Sidney Griffith, Judy Dixon, Betty Aliff, Sara Detterline, Derinda Mabry, Joan Pedano. Fifth Row—Edward McCausland, Ray Thompson, Bob Plank, Chad Campbell, Robert Fisher, Og-ier Norris, Rose Pace, Frank Manetta, Ray Talucci, Pete Bonaduce, Frank Delio, Leon Brown, Dick Goudi. Sixth Row—Sam Supplee, Meredith Ruark, Bill Mason. Joe Sabellico, Bill Osborne. Norman Panne-baker, Richard Valentino. Jim Mascherino, John Ramsey, James Nelson. Seventh Rou —David Grimes, Joe Mason, Harry Dewees. Norman Plank. Paul Osborne, Robert Skinner. Ralph D. Miller. Francis Fry, Noel Osborne, Horace Latshaw, Ralph E. Miller. Eighth Row—Robert Good, Baldwin Popjoy, Robert Dollar, Richard Taylor, Eugene Reese, David Pomento, Doiiald Sheeler, Francis Canella. Thomas Fisher, Herbert Hayes, Malcolm Preston, John Mento. Herbert Lee. ( lass ( )(fleets President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Frank Manetta Ralph Miller Dorothy Kipp Frank Delio (‘lass of First Row—Jackie Bartelmo, Virginia Nixdorf, Louise DePietro, Gail Lammey, Angeline Stampone, Sally Johnson. Mary Jane Jameson. Joe Cozzone. Percy Raymond. Jack Miller. William Whistler. John Fusco. Norris Miller. Joy Munzenmeyer, Grace Clemens. Second Roto—Janet Fazzini. Patty Sciaretta, Shirley Rowe. Joyce Sanner, Ann McQueen. Patty Bittle, Janet Bernard. Barbara Ford. Dale Elingswortli, John Nichols. Michael Sears. Bill Landarn, Floyd Degento. Richard Busby, John Boggs, Linda Bowers. Third Row—Judy Fry. Mary Phillips. Patsy Glennon, Joan Romig, Claudette Rimel, Emily Kennedy. Betty Thomas. Elease Kiett. Sonjia Sheie, Eileen Higgins, Mary Ellen Trego. Betty Hayes. Francis Walton, George Forbes. Edward Thompson. Harvey Yoder. Marian Ramsey. Fourth Row—Betty Lou Henderson, Ruby Gottier. Sylbia Hall, Margaret Trego, Shirley Fetterman, Roxanne Gibson. Doris Katherman. Helen Spense. Esther Supplee, Joy Stevens. Kay Levenworth. Joyce Lewis, Barbara Simpkinson. Virginia Whiteman, Mildred Seeds, Delores Collins. Helen Trainer. Jean Baer. Fifth Roiv— Richard Neilds. Arlene Arters. Joseph Minjoine, Edward Caudill, Kenneth Johnson, George Supplee, Joseph DiMarco, Elmer Fredd, Frank Hammonds, Walter Stauffer, John Moore, Paul Mc-Comsey. Jean Mercer. Betty Byrd. Sixth Row—Lee Robinson. George Buller, John Stuart, Thomas Shcan, Danial Marcolia, Ronald Jefferies, Donald Leisey, Anthony Doto. John Hall. Jerry March. Thomas Woodward. Kenneth Houck, Alan Trego. Virginia Schollengerger, Nancy Jefferies. Seventh Row—Wayne Wells. Clarence Miles, Tom McKeaver, Joseph Ursini, Francis Deldine, Dale Wells, Billy Arters. Jack Bingham. Robert Davis. William Baldwin, Donald Miley, Harold Tumble, Earl Thomas, Jr.. Wally MaCue, John Sarmento. Eighth Row—Mario Celii. Wayne Smith, Charles Ferguson, Leonard Canella, Charles Rice, Harry Shaffer, Elmer Miller. Wm. Scott, Richard Scott, Grant Amway, Samuel Pierce, Robert Henry, Joe Masherino. Larry Williams, Emery Miller, Bob Spies, Tom Hart. ( lass Off icels President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Ronald Jefferies Joseph Mingione Patricia Sciarretta Virginia Nixdorf ggOl X ( uckoo C (liio'iialjj Staff u si ness (Staff Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Literary Editor Assistant Lit. Editor Photography Editor Art Editor Allison Cooke Betty Jo Hammons Kay Watson Annabelle Warnick Bill Davis George Lowe Staff: Jo Ann Forbes. Elizabeth Jenkins, Barbara Schweiker. Paul Stevens. Connie Hamilton. John Shoemaker, Sara Taylor, Edith Albertson. Shirley Laird. Freda Yoder, Betty Phillips, Betty Gilken, Rose Castal-di, Patty Kennan. Rea Swamer, Cora Smedley. Adviser......................... Miss Laird President Charles Popjoy Vice President Dave Lamoureux Secretary Peggy Ann Spotts Treasurer Doris Ann Cox Publicity Ruth Ann Burkey Subscriptions Diane Hoffman Advertising Doris Hoffman Patrons Patronesses Shirley Johnson Circulation Martha Mercer, Judy Williams Staff: Shirley Hannum, Margaret Henley, Catherine Myers Adviser Miss Simmendinger Purpose: To edit and publish the 1953 Cuckoo. Purpose: To raise funds to finance the Cuckoo. -Jlat tonal flono iSoctet y President Thomas Clinton Law Vice President Howard Charles Secretary Connie Hamilton Treasurer Patsy Osborne Adviser Mr. Evans Purpose: To encourage scholarship, leader- ship, service, and character among the students of the school. On the basis of these qualities members are chosen by the faculty from the Junior and Senior classes. (Student ( mncil President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Judge Clerk Adviser Bill Sears Dottie Kipp Joan Courtless Howard Charles Tom Pollock Joan Courtless Miss Hall Purpose: The purpose of the Student Council is to foster a spirit of cooperation between the teachers and students in order to promote the general welfare of Downingtown Joint High School. dflal! £Pat'ioI Adviser Miss Hall 4 Purpose: This group is composed of senior boys who have stations in the halls between class periods. The job of the boys is to keep order and the noise at a minimum while school is in session. iStudent JUt (Service President Joanne Le Pevre Vice President Joe Sabellico Secretary Barbara Warren Treasurer Patricia Brown Adviser Mr. Remetz Purpose: To aid in the designing, construct- ing, and erecting of stage sets for the Christmas and Senior plays, to furnish the decorations for the Farm Show and the May Day Program. 1Jtench cu Le President Bill Bousum Sous President Dick Goudie Secretaire Joan Courtless Tresorier Fay Bousum Adviser Mademoiselle Whitecar The French Club is composed of French students and meets once a month at night. At the end of the school year the club attends a play which is made possible by the sale of candy and by club dues. The worthwhile project for the group is the sending of Christmas boxes to a needy French family. ffunio'i High LDtantalic ( luh President Barbara Woolery Vice President Patricia Hilton Secretary Phoebe Hilton Treasurer Kathy D’Attilio Adviser Miss Hurlock The aim of this club is to give students practice in dramatics. In club meetings the members play games in which they must act and put on short skits. As its outstanding production of the year the club presents a play in assembly. By selling candy the group was able to take a trip to Philadelphia to see the stage presentation “Call Me Madam”. Alode'in Morels President Angie Stampone Secretary-Treasurer Joy Ann Stevens Librarian Claudette Pierce Purpose: To promote the reading of better novels and to build a library of novels for the use of the students of Downingtown High School. Music ( luh President Shirley Wells Treasurer Jo Ann Ciarlone Adviser Miss Barnes Purpose: To foster an interest in and a better appreciation of music of all kinds, and to learn different forms of dancing. A iSenioi High President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Adviser eite'nncn s ( tub Bernard Cellini Robert Goudie Ralph D. Miller Chaddie Campbell Mr. Caskey Purpose: To promote good sportsmanship and wholesome athletic relations between the coaches and student body. Films are taken of all the football games which help the boys to improve their playing ability. It aids in providing awards for the boys who have earned their Varsity “D” in their senior year. ffmiio'i High -Letieimen s cu President James Walton Secretary John Chilla Treasurer Michael Sciarretta Advisers Mr. DiSerafino, Mr. Remetz Purpose: To promote such wholesome athletic relations in the Junior High School that will result in harmony among the coaches and student body. Also to promote good sportsmanship and acquire an interest and knowledge of different sports. Requirement: Boys must plan to participate in Junior High Sports. Atilita'iy O iill ( Itih Adviser ........ Mr. Remetz Purpose: To develop a well trained, snappy drill team which practices coordination in marching. •Tumbling ( tub Adviser Mr. Heilman Purpose: The general purpose of this club is to teach the boys the art of tumbling. Game ( Inly President Shirley Garvine Vice President Sidney Griffith Secretari; Doris Katherman Treasurer Judy Dixon Adviser Miss Phillips Purpose: To acquaint its members with new games, to make them feel more at ease in a group or at parties, and to make them better hosts and hostesses. ( ?ess C lut President Charles Rigg Vice President Robert Detterline Secretary Treasurer Howard Wilson Adviser Mr. Ratcliff Purpose: To teach the members to play check- ers and be better sportsmen. ( hecket C Ink Adviser Mr. Geschwindt Purpose: To learn checker strategy, to im- prove thinking, to learn group cooperation and good sportsmanship. Check', CU President Harry Flynn Vice President Miss Costello Secretary Paul Williams Treasurer Walter Amos Adviser Miss Costello Purpose: To teach the club members a game that will require them to concentrate and use their intelligence. JLily'ia'iy ( lul President Geraldine D’Ginto Vice President Nancy Hope Secretary Treasurer Nancy Jefferies Adviser Mrs. Hemberger Purpose: To help students to become familiar with the library so they can assist the librarian and other students. Stump Cl uly Adviser Mr. White Purpose: To develop and further interest in stamp collecting and to evaluate stamp collecting as a hobby for pleasure and profit. Hyping ( lul President Edward Caudill Vice President George Ann Smedley Secretary-Treasurer Sally Johnson Adviser Miss Clapp Purpose: To teach those who want to learn to type and cannot fit it into their regular class schedules. £Ping iPong (Inly Adviser Mr. Lilley The purpose of this club is fun and recreation. RaJio Club President Francis Cannella Adviser Mr. RadclifTe Purpose: To further interest in electronics and radio. Senio'i High Lfi'ils ( Utft Advisers Mr. Hemberger, Mr. Ernst Purpose: To introduce girls to the fundamen- tals of shop work in which they make jewelry and articles using plastics and wood. fjunio'i High { hi (taft Adviser Miss Pollock Purpose: To teach crafts which the girls would not otherwise learn. Some of these crafts are leatherwork. knitting, weaving and embroidery. tS(age ( eir Bill Davis Joe Woodward Joe Sabellico Thomas Woodward Dick Zittle The purpose of this organization is to prepare the stage for all assembly programs and also to operate the stage lights and curtains for school and outside organizations who wish to perform on the stage. STwitlets ( tub Adviser Mr. Pfleiger Purpose: To teach those students who are in- terested in becoming majorettes in the band. ifutate iJa'nnc'is of JlmeHica President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Reporter Sentinel Chaplain Samuel Supplee Carl Ruth Elmer Miller Dale Wells Lewis Kinsey Elvin Hershey David Grimes Adviser Mr. Klinger Purpose: To develop agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. To create and nurture a love of country life. To help boys to be reliable, responsible, and to learn new methods of farming. To encourage boys to take up farming as a vocation. Project: The most outstanding event during the year is the annual Farm Show. ifutule fHomemake'is of America President Audrey Sam worth Vice President Sara White Secretary Sara Horner Treasurer Joyce Munzenmeyer Historian Carol Burkholder Adviser Mrs. Dawson Purpose: To give each girl experience serving as a hostess. The club sponsors parties of their own as well as entertaining members of the faculty at teas during the year. This club presents an opportunity for the girls who are not otherwise able to participate in extra-curricular activities. IQ52 linvesl ( oirtt Dorothy Kipp — Harvest Queen Cora Smedley Barbara Ford Gail Lammey Audrey Samworth The candidates for the Harvest Court were selected by members of the Agriculture Course. They were presented in assembly, then voted for by the entire student body. The queen wr.s crowned on Wednesday night, October fifteenth. “Dottie” and her court reigned over the Farm Show which was held October fifteenth and sixteenth. N 0 V. 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STRICKLING Adam entered the Paris Conservatory on condition that he would never write for ♦ -sequently began to write light operas and ballets,and became one of the ''' ■' time. At his own expense he opened a new operatic theater by young composers whose music -was neglected ♦' he was appointed professor of com '' that people came in ' e. He sub-of his of works .In 1849 popular 25 87- 0 - A Copyright 1942 by Hall A McCreary Company International Copyright Secured Third Row: Coach Heilman. Leon Brown, Norman Pennybaker, Ogier Norris, Ray Thompson, Philip Dooley, Joe Woodward, Clinton Law, Bob Plank, Bob Styer, John Boggs, Charles Love, Bosco Fry, Eugene Dove. Head Coach Caskey, Coach DiSerifi.no. Second Row: Ronnie Jefferies, Ralph Miller, Jack Miller, Donald, Liesey, Mike Sears, Bill Bousuni, Bud Latshaw, Jack Woodward, James Mascherino, Herbert Lee. First Row: Richard Valentino. Bob Fisher. Chad Campbell, Emery Miller, Robert Miller, Bernard Cellini, Tom Pollock, Ray Hamilton, Jack Francella, Francis Petrella, John Mento. Norris Miller, John Fusco, Peter Bonaduce, Frank Delio. 7sitij football SENIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Dtn. Opp. 7 Wilmington 0 13 Upper Merlon 13 13 Phoenixville 19 12 West Chester 0 15 Bridgeport 7 32 Radnor 42 7 Berwyn 27 16 Coatesville 0 12 Pottstown 14 1football Jlwa'uls This year our football team failed to regain the Ches-mont championship but was greatly honored to receive the first annual sportsmanship award. This trophy was presented to the school at a special assembly by Mr. Paul Kirk, President of J. Bishop and Company. At this time, also, trophies were presented by St. Anthony’s Lodge to the outstanding lineman and back of the year. Clinton Law received the lineman award, while Tom Pollock and Bernard Cellini tied for the backfield trophy. VARSITY BASKETBALI Dtn. Opp. 52 Avon Grove 34 55 Kennett Square 41 63 Parkesburg 51 67 Parkesburg 49 49 Bridgeport 40 55 West Chester 50 41 Berwyn 39 48 Pottstown 74 65 Phoenixville 58 67 Kennett Square 41 44 Coatesville 58 56 Bridgeport 60 61 West Chester 56 41 Berwyn 44 54 Pottstown 74 54 Phoenixville 57 50 Coatesville 64 SJioys Jiasketba 11 J. V. BASKETBALL Dtn. Opp. 22 Avon Grove 21 26 Kennett Square 24 40 Parkesburg 27 35 Parkesburg 16 41 Bridgeport 31 20 West Chester 38 32 Berwyn 31 38 Pottstown 45 30 Phoenixville 52 21 Kennett Square 19 22 Coatesville 34 26 Bridgeport 34 31 West Chester 45 27 Berwyn 42 30 Pottstown 47 30 Phoenixville 40 21 Coatesville 38 VARSITY BASKETBALI Dtn. Opp. 50 Oxford 35 40 Avon Grove 27 30 Coatesville 46 11 Upper Merioii 39 17 West Chester 34 30 Coatesville 35 31 Avon Grove 30 25 Pottstown 35 Sibils S.'Basketball J. V. BASKETBALL Dtn. Opp. 13 Oxford 19 24 Avon Grove 19 13 Coatesville 22 12 Uper Merion 19 7 West Chester 27 12 Coatesville 45 21 Avon Grove 20 20 Pottstown 26 Qhls Mod U’lJ VARSITY JR. V ARSITY Dtn. Opp. Dtn. Opp. 2 Upper Merion 5 3 Upper Merion 2 4 Coatesville 1 5 Coatesville 0 0 Pottstown 1 4 Pottstown 0 1 Berwyn 2 2 Berwyn 2 3 Bridgeport 1 1 Bridgeport 1 4 Avon-Grove 2 4 Avon-Grove 1 2 West Chester 2 0 West Chester 1 0 Phoenixville 2 4 Phoenixville 0 JR. HIGH FOOTBALL Dtn. 7 West Chester Opp. 33 6 Phoenixville 13 0 Pottstown 38 0 Coatesville 49 6 Upper Merlon 7 7 Berwyn 51 JR. HIGH BASKETBALL Dtn. 36 West Chester Opp. 45 29 Coatesville 20 45 Phoenixville 29 54 Pottstown 49 47 Berwyn 36 42 West Chester 35 39 Phoenixville 32 33 Coatesville 42 33 Pottstown 42 53 Berwyn 52 Cartel Adviser Mr. Pfleiger Early in the fall, enthusiastic Downingtown Joint High School musicians were chosen to be members of the marching band. For several weeks preceeding the first football game these instrumentalists spent time each day rehearsing music and drills on the field. During the half time period of all football games the D. H. S. marching band provided the entertainment for the sports and band enthusiasts. At the close of the football season the concert band was formed with a total membership of 75 players. In the repertoire of this organization there is a great diversity of music. The choice of music, therefore, offers a wide enough variety to keep whetted the appetite of all types of musical tastes. This band was heard at the County Home and the annual Spring Concert. 3 iajo iettes These girls have done an exceptional job working with the high school band. They performed at all the football games and in several assemblies, they entertained at the Farm Show and the Band Concert, and they also marched in the Memorial Day Parade. SENIOR CHEERLEADERS Theresa Ippolito (Captain) Joan Courtless Shirley Kay Theresa CiarloneJoan Perella Dorothy Hall Patricia Sciarretta Honey Lou McNelly Adviser Miss Coates Purpose: To increase the en- thusiasm of the student body and to cheer our football and basketball teams on to victory. Everyone enjoyed the skits these girls put on at the Pep Assemblies and have congratulated them for doing such an excellent job throughout the year. J. V. CHEERLEADERS Jo Ann Forbes (Captain) Patsy Glennon Maxine Ingram Betty Jo Hammons Joyce Lewis Marlene Ingram Rose Ann Pace Helen Spense The purpose of this squad of girls is to lead the cheers at the Junior Varsity boys’ basketball games. JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS Wanda Farra — Captain Mary Ann Hamilton Susie Norris Mary Jane Perella Jean Charles Connie Osborne Judy Schultz These girls, who are chosen by tryouts, lead the cheering at all the Junior High athletic games. £Lahons and Mr. Mrs. Richard Albertson Mr. Mrs. Gilbert W. Cox Mr. Mrs. Roy Arters Mr. Mrs. Russell Davis Mr. Mrs. Robert Baulch Mr. Mrs. Edward DeHaven Mrs. Paul Backenstose Mr. Mrs. Emidio DiBeredinis Pauline Beam Mr. Mrs. Raymond DiSerafino Mr. Mrs. William H. Bender A Friend Pearl Berstler Mr. Mrs. Harry Finkbinder Mr. L. Wilson Bicking. Sr. Mr. Mrs. Richard C. Freeman Miss Barbara Bollinger Mr. Mrs. Russell Gilken Mr. Mrs. Ronald Brinton Mr. Mrs. Aubrey Goudie Mr. Mrs. J. J. Brownstein Mr. Carl L. Greth Mr. Mrs. Eugene C. Burkey Mr. Mrs. Harold M. Hallman Mr. Mrs. Vincent Burkey Mr. Mrs. L. D. Hamilton Mrs. H. Wilson Carpenter Mrs. Hannah Harner Mr. Mrs. Hayes R. Carr Mr. Mrs. David B. Harrop Mr. Mrs. Howard Charles Mr. Elmer Hemberger Miss Jeanne Charles Mr. Mrs. Sterlin Henley Miss Katherine Charles Mr. Mrs. Clark Hoffman Mr. Stephen Charles Mr. Mrs. John R. Hoffman Miss Janet Clapp A Friend Mr. Lewis T. Clayton Miss Patricia Ingram Dr. James Francis Cooke The Clifford Irons Mrs. F. 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To 2,000 Chester County Boys Fripidaire Products Compliments of TOWN MOTORS DESOTO — PLYMOUTH SCHANELY’S Sales Service Jewelry Store Downingtown, Pa. THE VILLAGE LUNCHEONETTE HUTCHINSON’S DRUG STORE Guthrieville, Pa. Since 1892 Our Speciality Is Hoagies Sandwiches and Downingtown, Pa. Home Made Pie McDonough’s greenhouses Compliments of Malvern, Pa. Phone 2340 THE ARCHIVE and Downingtown, Pa. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY 27 West Lancaster Ave. Phone 402 DOWNINGTOWN Compliments of ARMY NAVY STORE DUNMORE Sporting Goods Sportsicear Si Underwear Store for Work Clothes Guns, Fishing Tackle Athletic Equipment 103 E. Lancaster Ave. 117 E. Lancaster Ave. Phone 590 Downingtown, Pa. DOWNINGTOWN In Business for YOUR Health BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION Save now $1.00 or more GREENLEAF’S PHARMACY 34th series now open When sick, see your doctor Single and Double Shares When you need medicine, see us Chandler P. Roberts Secretary -J he ( heste i Galley Ptess, Sine. 115 WASHINGTON AVENUE Printers {or . . . I he Archive Quad Angles - I he Spotlight Sporting News I he C uckoo I he I atler Postscript FOR w n 1 j. J L J j PHONE DOWNINGTOWN 1026 TEENY WEENY TOWN 121 W. Lancaster Ave. PHYLLIS’ BEAUTY SHOP Downingtown, Pa. 36 W. Lancaster Ave. Infant's and Children’s Apparel Infancy Up to 14 Years Downingtown 217 THEODORE 1. GRIFFITH SON Phone 470 Hardware, Seeds, House Furnishings, Spraying Equipment MARKWARD’S MENS SHOP 123-125 E. Lancaster Avenue Downingtown, Pa. Phone 32 208 W. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, Pa. James H. Markward, Proprietor EACHUS DAIRIES JOHNSON’S Quality Dairy Products” Jewelry and Gifts Rust Craft and Dacro Sealed for your Protection Norcross Greeting Cards West Chester Phone 1271 Downingtown, Pa. Compliments of M. D. LUMIS SON COLONIAL BAKE SHOP 140 E. Lancaster Avenue Fertilizer, Feeds Downingtown, Pa. and Phone 1036 Farmer's Needs ( ongtotulations IfOU'l School -P iotocfiaphel DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Compliments of (flusMictfetLnt, MOORE’S EAGLE GARAGE Gas — ESSO — Oil Tires — Batteries Uwchland, Pa. Phone Eagle 8-5941 Compliments of WALTON’S STUDIO Best Wishes to the Class of 1953 Compliments of Commercial Printing 1)1 BERNARDI’S FOOD MARKET Downingtown, Pa. 311 Highland Avenue Downingtown, Pa. Compliments of W. S. HENDERSON AND SON Combination Windows Combination Doors WEATHER MASTER WINDOW CO. 143 W. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, Pa. Phone Downingtown 1088 PETE’S SERVICE STATION Compliments of Repairing — Washing — Polishing THE FOOD CENTER Greasing Corner Viaduct and Lancaster Aves. Downingtown, Pa. 201 Church Street Doumingtoivn's Newest Food Store Compliments of DOWNINGTOWN IRON WORKS, INC. DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Alloy and Steel Plate Fabrication Downingtown Manufacturing Co. Designers and Builders of Paper Making Machinery Since 1880 DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Congratulations MOORE’S ATLANTIC For Teens Juniors Route 100 Turnpike The Junior Deb Circle LA BELLE SHOP Uwchland, Pa. Coatesville, Pa. Eagle 85946 Compliments JIM JO’S LUNCH of Route 100 LIONVILLE STORE Pottstown Pike J. Ronald Edith IV. Peoples, Props. Curb Service General Merchandise Exton, Pa. Lionville, Pa. Phone Exton 776J-1 Compliments Compliments of of THE GUERNSEY COW J. J. NEWBERRY CO. Exton, Pa. Best Wishes To The CRESTON I. SHOEMAKER CLASS OF 1953 DOWNINGTOWN Interior and Exterior Decorating DEPARTMENT STORE Downingtown 122-124 E. Lancaster Ave. Phone 508 COZZONE’S GOLDSTEINS PONTIAC Sales and Service Fruit and Produce Co. USED CARS 120 N. Eight Avenue Downingtown, Pa. Coatesville Pa. Phone 437 lehoy McConnell PETERSON S ATLANTIC SERVICE STATION Painting and Carpentering E. E. Peterson. Prop. Work THE SPOT FOR SERVICE Lubrication — Washing — Accessories Elverson, R. D. 1 LEE Conshohocken TIRES Glen Moore 2-5745 132 W. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, Pa. FRED J. REESER Compliments Phone 25411 of Eshelman MUSIC CENTER Red Rose Downingtown, Pa. Guaranteed Feed Phone Downingtown 936 Glen Moore, Pa. • GLEN MOORE FEED GRAIN Compliments of Glen Moore, Pa. OGBORN MARKET Master Mix Concentrates Grinding — Mixing — Krimping Fertilizer Lime Corner of New and Barnard Streets Phone 2-5615 West Chester, Penna. GARVINE BROTHERS Greeting Cards for Plumbing and Heating Stoves and Furnaces All Occasions Downingtown, R. D. 2 SAM CHARLES Font, Penna. Phone: Eagle 8-8413 PORTABLE FEED GRINDING Compliments AND MIXING of NEYIN N. MYER GLEN MOORE SERVICE STATION Sales — New Holland Balers — Service Welding Machinery — Repairs — Oils Phone Phone 2-2915 Chester Springs 3386 and 2916 Anselma, Pa. C. 0. MILLER BLACK HORSE GRILLE Meats - Groceries - Hardware LUDWIG'S CORNER General Merchandise Glen Moore, Pa. Phone Eagle 85945 Phone 2-5413 Home Cooking and Baking UNITED STEEL WORKERS Compliments of OF AMERICA C. I. 0. B. F. LEAMAN SON, INC. LOCAL UNION 3101-7 L. ROBERT FRAME RAY G. SHEELER Custom Farming Eagle, Pa. Phone 85326 SALES SERVICE Downingtovvn, Pa. Phone 216 KAISER HENRY J. WILLYS COATESVILLE MOTORS INC. E. Lincoln Highway, Cain, Pa. R. F. D. 1, Coatesville, Pa. LAMB’S FARM MACHINERY Refrigerators — Home Freezers Milking Machines — Milk Coolers McCormick-Deering Farm Machinery New Holland Sales Service Malcolm J. Wright President Phone 2411 Coatesville 2882 E. Lincoln Highway, Cain, Pa. PAINT — GLASS — ROOFING SUPPLIES FLOOR SANDERS EAST ENI) HARDWARE J. M. Paley, Prop. Builders Hardware — Home Electric Appliances Venetian Blinds — Shades 731-733 E. Lincoln Highway Coatesville Phone 1003 Compliments of CLAVIERS Refreshment headquarters SANTE’S DRUG STORE WHERE THE SCHOOL KIDS MEET 8th and Main Street Coatesville, Pa. ( ongratulations I o I lie Cl ass o f 1953 ★ GENERAL ENGRAVING, INC. 8-10 WEST KING STREET LANCASTER. PA. ★ Producers of Fine Half Tone and Line Engravings on Copper, Zinc and Magnesium LAYOUT - ARTWORK - DESIGNING TELEPHONE LANCASTER 5251 Best of Luck . . . . To tl ie Class o f 1953 ST. ANTHONY’S LODGE DOWNINGTOWN, PA. “—and do you know? ... there’s a money back guarantee on everything you purchase at the Downingtown Farmers Market!” Farm Fresh Foods Merchandise Fair Grocery Supermarket Giant Auction PARKING FOR 10,000 CARS DOWNINGTOWN FARMERS MARKET AND AUCTION ON LDNCIISTER PIKE ffl [AST OF DOWNINCTOWN LOOMIS SERVICE STATION LUDWIG’S CORNER Ludwig’s Corner Texaco Service Station Phone Eagle 8-8429 Routes 431-100 Gas - Oil - Lubrication - Tires Charles Kochel IGA FOOD MARKET ANDY J. EPPOLITO Guthrieville, Pa. PHOTOGRAPHER Commerc'al — Portraiture COMPLETE FOOD MARKET 302 William Street Lowest Prices Sell Service Downingtown, Pa. Phone 431 ROBERT W. FETTERS FRAZER’S FEED STORE Bulldozing — Driveway and Road Construction — Hauling R. D. 1, Downingtown, Pa. Phone Eagle 8-5225 Downingtown, R. D. 2. Pa. Feed - Seed - Fertilizer - Lime Compliments of FOR DIESEL ENGINES GEORGE T. 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AUSTIN BICKING 3Si a n o jactu 'ilnij ( ompamj Fertilizer T unnells Agrico Exton 751 — — „ ,.Xi . .jrlfe- y ? , (r,2U I o -rpp Pcf f iupUfi j y , ft. 4® gji-K- ' I ppT ■V V c r yjiy y 5yil Pr h W 'P j f % JPi 2JL 0-t a L- -sT -S P.eJ L r-j- ( Up 0a £ f 4 ,, , $ )' Ph. , ”:J v«R , iy.tV.— 9