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

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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

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 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.

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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”