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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1956 volume:

OUR YEAR Presented by THE SENIOR CLASS of DOWNINGTOWN JOINT HIGH SCHOOL Editor-in-chief..................... JOAN PIERSOL Associate Editor............... PEGGY McCAUSLAND Literary Editor.....................NANCY HADFIELD Business Editor....................JACKIE GRIFFITH ALMA MATER HAIL ! DOWN-1A 6-T0WN HIGH SCHOOL TO THEE W£ S NG BRING. THEE FAflE. Hail down-hug-town, we laud thy fair NAME DEDICATION We, the Class of 1956, dedicate OUR YEAR” to one who has guided us through our high school days. He has encouraged us to strive toward our goal, has assisted us when we most needed help, and has done much to make us believe in ourselves. In appreciation for your helpfulness, cheerfulness, and interest in our welfare, the class proudly presents this book to you, Mr. Samuel M. Evans, Principal, Downingtown Joint High School. DOWNINGTOWN JOINT HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE President ............................ MR. GEORGE NIXDORF Vice President ....................... MR. HORACE RODGERS Secretary ........................... MRS. GEORGE FOREMAN Treasurer ......................... MR. HOWARD BALDWIN Solicitor ............................ MR. THEODORE ROGERS Sitting: Mr. Charles Emery. Mr. George Nixdorf, Mrs. George Foreman, Mr. Horace Rodgers. Mrs. Fred B. Hoopes. Standing: Mr. Herbert Ash, Mr. Herman Faucett, Mr. J. Herbert Windolph, Mr. George Harrison, Mr. Robert Mason, Mr. William Landrum, Mrs. Regina Mill. Mr. Glenn Wagner, Mr. S. Warren Supplee, Mr. James Manley. Dr. Seth Pope, Mr. Elmer Schrumpf. Absent: Mr. Norman Frank, Mr. Howard Baldwin, Mr. C. O. Brown, Mrs. Theodore Rogers. The Downingtown Joint High School Board is composed of members from eight districts: Downingtown, East Brandywine, East Cain, Upper Uwchlan, Uwchlan, Wallace, West Bradford, and West Pikeland. These individual boards elect members to the Downingtown Joint High School Committee which directs the policies of the joint high school. For the enlarged building, the improved facilities, the varied curricula, the extracurricular opportunities, the class of 1956 thanks you, the Downingtown Joint School Board. ADMINISTRATION • • • CHARLES P. EMERY Supervising Principal OFFICE STAFF SAMUEL M. EVANS High School Principal A__w — WILLIAM C. BYHAM EDWARD J. CAMPBELL Social Studies, English Social Studies HOWARD J. CASKEY MARY P. COSTELLO JOSEPH R. CREAMER MARION R. DAWSON History Biology Commercial Home Economics FACULTY 1956 FLORENCE E. DICK RAYMOND DISERAFINO English, Social Studies Health MARGARET A. ElNOLF CHARLES D. FORTE History, Geography Science, Health JAMES K. FRY IRVING R. GESCHWINDT RITA GLEASON AUBREY G. GOUDIE English, Social Studies Mathematics, Commercial General Science Driver Education Physical Education Industrial Arts N. RAMSEY HIPPLE REBA M. HIXSON General Science English, Social Studies E. LUCILLE HORNER PHYLLIS L. HURLOCK WILLIAM E. IFERT ROBERT A. KASTER Latin, English English, History Music English NANCY L. KERN VINCENT M. KING Home Economics Commercial RAY M. KIPP HAROLD M. KLINGER Industrial Arts Vocational Agriculture MILDRED F. LAIRD English PAUL A. LEONARD Art LENA NELMS GERALDINE PEIFLEY School Nurse Commercial — JOSEPH A. POLTRONE CLIFFORD H. RATCLIFF Music Geography MINDA M. SANDERS ALMA C. SIMMENDINGER Librarian Commercial FACULTY 1956 THOMAS M. STONER JOSEPH R. TREMUL Guidance Counselor Geography NELLIE G. TUCKER HERBERT L. WALTZ French, World History Industrial Arts DONALD F. WHITE MILDRED L. WILSON Physical Education Mathematics SENIORS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President........................................... SAM MATTHEWS Vice President........................ IRVIN RUBINCAM Secretary ......................... PEGGY McCAUSLAND Treasurer ................................ JOAN PIERSOL Frank Aaron Glen Moore Frank Agriculture Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3, Sec. 3. . . . tall . . . freckles . . . farmer . . . nice to know ... a future writer . . . tall tales . . . Walter T. Amos, Jr. 230 Whelan Ave. Mick Academic Scientific Game Club 1; Biology Club 2, 3; Marching Band 2, 3; Concert Band 2, 3. . . . shy . . . tall . . . good student . . . nice to everyone . . . f. G. Edward Aumiller 354 Washington Ave. Fd Academic Classical Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3. . . . easy going . . . gabby . . . joker . . . clowns around . . . Roland F. Beale Roland Clerical Practice 109 Pennsylvania Ave. Checker Club 1; Chefs Club 2; Biology Club 3. . . . seen with Bob and Charles . . . shy around all girls except Alice . . . Bloomie Carol Evelyn Bloom Chester Springs Academic Classical Art Service Club 1, 2, 3; Art Committee 2, 3; Girls Chorus 1. . . . freckles ... a whiz . . . loves music . . . Penn State . . . John Vance Bousum Downingtown, R.D. 1 D°c Academic Classical Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3, Vice President 2, President 3; French Club 2; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Boys Chorus 3; Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Noon Monitor 1, 2, 3; Hall Patrol 3. . . . tall . . . a leader . . . future dentist . . . Thomas Brookover 21 Uwchlan Ave. Brooksy Academic Scientific Chess Club 1; Art Service Club 2, 3; French Club 2; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 2, 3; Baseball 3; Junior Play; Senior Play. . . . Mean with the trumpet . . . Es . . . Twilighters . . . ' I t V 5V a f. 7 O' -JPKge C. Brown hr ) 0, I DowcinStown, R.D. 1 Va oAV , v tte«men s Glub 1,V 3; J3oys Chorus 3; fun . Industrial Arts Football 1, 2, 3-. neat dresser . . . Carol Lee Bruton 403 E. Lancaster Ave. Carol Lee Academic Classical Art Service Club 1, 2, 3. Vice President 3; French Club 2; Future Teachers of America 3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Marching Band 2; Concert Band 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; National Honor Society 2, 3. . . . artistic . . . likes tall men . . . t ocabulary . . . J. Paul Campbell Uwchland Paul Academic Scientific Yearbook Business Staff 3; Photography Club 1; Visual Aids Club 2; French Club 2. . . . seen but not heard . . . Rood student . . . John Carmichael Chester Springs Doc Academic Scientific Photography Club 1; Visual Aids Club 2; Radio Club 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 3; Track 3; Senior Play. ... oh I that voice . . . hot Ford . . .Mr. Dean . . . Edith Ann Celii 221 W. Lancaster Ave. Mo Secretarial Yearbook Editorial Staff 3; Guidance Club 1; Girjy Leader Club 2; Girls’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1. f . . . short fj. . always talking, . . sfuture 1 HiVE MaiAua Anne Gtt|AMBERj$ y s . V 3 jdf Lantjftcr vey' yv Mirsb J) r Ac.uic en Cl i 2 Mix$d Cho Mdarobjni Band 1, 2, 3;Jfeonce D pd v Band 7y° v ws-frls’ Ba 2; Scietwic Chori j 2, 3; Forge rganist 3; rus pf Sc fetidly . . . talkative . . . (V N. Chilla 08 Bradford Ave. Clerical Practice 3,fllS a tffry 2; Boys’ Chorus 3; YBaiib fr 1. Vjf- Basketball 1, 2, 3; St. 2. jj; First Team Ches-Mont League Foot rtbi dikes chi leaders . . . seen at Greenleaf's . . . Corinne Cook Coatesville. R.D. 4 Cookie Secretarial Yearbook Editorial Staff 3, Photography Editor 3; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Marching Band 1, 2; Concert Band 1, 2; Senior Play. . . . that ring . . . seen with Kathy . . . friendly . . . Kathleen Ann DAttilio 4 Lloyd Avc. Kathy Academic Classical Blue and Gold 2, Assistant Editor 2; French Club 2; Student Council 3; Girls' Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Marching Band 1, 2; Concert Band 1, 2; Hockey 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Harvest Court 3; Hostess Committee 3; Class Vice President 1, 2. . . . Brian . . . sharp dresser . . . intelligent . . . William R. Davidson Chester Springs, R.D. 1 W olfe General Lettermen's Club 2; Football 2. ... a sure wolf . . . likes all the girls ... a nice guy . . . P.O.D. . . . hot rod” . . . noise . . . Ernest A. Davis Uwchland Ernie Industrial Arts Card and Checker Club 2; Radio Club 3. Vice President 3. . . . Eagle Store . . . quiet . . . nice to all .. . John T. Dawson, Jr. 110 Webster Ave. Jack Academic Classical French Club 2; Art Service Club 1, 2, 3, President 1. 2. 3; Whippetonians 1, 2; Marching Band 1. 2, 3; Concert Band 1. 2, 3; Basketball 1; Junior Play; Senior Play. . . . Papa . . . tall ... a brain . . . Oh! that trumpet . . . Eddie Edward M. Delio 415 Manor Ave. Clerical Practice st i Art Service Club 1. 2, 3. Vice 1; Blue and Gold 3; Marching Band ly oncert ftan l; Boys' Chorus 1. . . sharp drjesser . lotiJojgJtn . . . Af . Vernon . likes aninijilvy tJ‘opJf .ni m.y. fuL JftJVet? . . . LOysi; ujLiinto R.D. 2 Clerical Practice , Vice President 1; Bridge Club 3. seen in that Chevy' convertible . . . is with Donnie . . . y Secretarial A fBIu? andj G ldr 2i As$£tany Filler 2; Girlsf Leader Club 3; MiWd ChhrujA, 2J f c oru Jjf Cheerleader 3; i i ' Ia � Pt T Ess y ] ,ugh • j u o fier di hrAit can nice dresser 4ft i efj . . . ieaw u iff Jean . . . rwa Mamgaret Dunlap tinjtown. R.D. 1 General Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3. . . . quiet . . . artistic . . . future homemaker . . . loves dogs . . . Willard A. Dwire, Jr. Box 215, Uwchland Weasel Academic Yearbook Business Staff 3; Visual Aids Club 1, 2; French Club 2; Senior Play. . . .The Blue Ranger . . . likes homework . . . undecided . . . in the Stu with Kathy . . . Linda Louise Edelen Glen Moore, R.D. 1 Theresa Ferguson Downingtown, R.D. 2 Terry Academic Classical Game Club 1; Library Service Club 2, 3; French Club 2; Future Teachers of America 3; Girls’ Chorus 1. . . . nice girl . . . that laugh . . . pleasing personality . . . Lin Academic Classical Art Service Club 1, 2, 3; Art Committee 2, 3; Girls' Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Senior Play. . . . Penn State . . . Howard Johnson's . . . good dancer . . v tall . . . seen with Carol and Frannie . . . James Norman Ensor Anselma Bookkeeping lub 2; I adio Club 3; Track 1. . mQ iadiet’inan . . . that jr vij Clerical Practice eader Cheerleader mm t y 2. . xf nice to know . . . I I Paul A. Fidler 435 E. Lancaster Ave. Fid General Yearbook Editorial Staff 3; Checker Club 1; Card and Checker Club 2; Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Junior Play; Senior Play. . . . lores to talk . . . hepped up car . . . spelling champ . . . Harry Flinn Box 86, Downingtown Butch IrjdustjjUl Arts Photography Club 1; Chefs’ Club 2; Stage CtefaT2, 3. ... a certain sophomore . . . his hot rod Jlikes [ sleep . -. that chewing gum . . . Flowers St. General 2; Girls’ Leader , 3. . . . hot rod . . . Jacqueline E. Griffith Downingtown, R.D. 2 Jackie Secretarial Yearbook Business Staff 3, President 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Student Council 2. . . . Walters girl . . . sweet . . . friendly to everyone . . . wants to be a secretary . . Nancy Jane Hadfield 302 Bondsville Ropd ■ Ajpadei i, T rWol Editorial Staff 3. I.itG ry Edjor Vi; French Club 2; Tjeachers of America Teptsprer WS m lb P' '3 ' Ajtofnpanis l, 2; dii Chorus 1, JfrtistfrJ. y j?, f tij e -htice t’op. tit op.' cute smntfiK . rer rnusifijr. k y Classical Chorus Ruby Geiger Glen Moore. R.D. 1 Ruh Secretarial Library Service Club 2, 3. . . . seen with Babe” . . . well liked . . . loves motorcycles ... oh I those boys . . . Adam A. Graveno 122 Green St. Toby Industrial Arts Photography Club 1; Visual Aids Club 2; Radio Club 3. . . . seen with Richard . . . jolly . . . shy with girls . . . always smiling . . . j K Staff 3; Jfaturc Homemakers • u tjdjfudy . . . wfiit hAb erjlfi to yyilhe Tiffi... v JOSEF Joseph A. Francella 271 Highland Ave. ]°ey General Yearbook Editorial Staff 3; Photography Club 1; Dramatic Club 2, Secretary 2; Boys Chorus 2; Senior Play. . . . Buzz” . . . talkative . . . seen with Eddie” . . . typ-ing whiz . . . friend to all .. . fcader Cl Girl WHtf petonians ommit etf 2. . Sing r . . . tykes to eat .. . one of the crowd :demic Classical President 3; rus 2, 3; Singer lay; Senior Play; Host- Nancy Hope Downingtown, R.D. 2 Nancy Bookkeeping Yearbook Business Staff 3; Library Service Club 1. . . . Eddie?s gal . . . oh! that ring . . . seen with Lois and Judy . . . quiet in English . . . . V ofc r nd Ave. Joan y P7 Academjt Classical Yearbook Editorial Staff.3;'Blue android wjrfench Club 2; Girls Chorus l, l: lixyi CboruMjf junior I Varsity Cheerleader 1, 3w J ptaim 3; enU)r lYV) Hostes|l Iom- miT2 L K v uv ... cooljtreyfr.h • ■ • fersonalit Jplus . J. nr Lbu Jessee jljU Ralph C. Hall West Chester, R.D. 1 Ralph Agriculture . . . nice guy . . . good looking . . . sharp dresser ... an ag” hoy . . . liked by all .. . Robert L. Hamilton 347 Manor Ave. Hamie Academic Classical Yearbook Business Staff 3, Vice President 3; Student Council 1, 2; French Club 2; Marching Band 1, 2; Concert Band 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Senior Play; Noon Monitor 2, 3. . v. sharp dresser . . . nice . . . full of fun . . . Randy . . . y-Roi ERTfc Churrh .St. E. Church St. syUL d LL{__ . seen wtthfJCarl . . . Birdcage . . . nice to know . . . Janet C. Harple Janet Downingtown, R.D. 2 Tootle General Game Club 1; Future Homemakers of America 3. . . . nice . . . friend to all .. . who is Tom? . . . cool dancer . . . seen with Little Toot” . . . student. . . friendly . . . Jean M.vLafiata 156 Viaduct Ave. Jean Secretarial Yearbook Editorial Staff 3; Guidance Club 1; Wood Shop 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Hockey 2, 3; Senior Play Prompter. . . . great gal . . . small . . , Frannie's girl . . . A, Pr 'Op'ir V + v J Virginia M. Law Jy y V ' J 5M [erfc: son Avc. V jj v fM1 y Art Service vChlD 2,- a? Vice Pi sjdent . . . seen with Jane and Wanda . . . nice . . . always smiling . . . neat dresser . . . Clerical Practice 2; Girls’ Chorus 1. Thomas E. Lee 415 Pennsylvania Ave. Flea Academic Scientific Lettcrmen’s Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2; Student Council 3, Treasurer 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Hall Patrol 3; Noon Monitor 3. . . . Sparky . . . Barbara . . . Pinochle fan . . . nice . . . Jeannette Elaine Luminella 136 Viaduct Ave. Lumie Secretarial Yearbook Editorial Staff 3; Guidance Club 1; Girls’ Leader Club 2, Secretary 2; Basketball 3; Senior Play. . . . small . . . 55 Plymouth . . . blushes easily . . . temper, temper . . . who's Coop?” . . . C. Roger Manley Downingtown, R.D. 1 Pook General Future Farmers of America 1, 2, Chaplain 1; Bridge Club 3. . . . Not much to say . . . wicked with the Chev . . . Silo Gang” . . . Gerard E. Manzi 347 William St. . V. Geddy General Chess Club 1; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Chefs’ Club 2; French Club 2; Bridge Club 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Marching Band 2; Basketball 2. . . . neat dresser . . . good voice . . . trouble . . . Daniel Marcocci 412 Jefferson Ave. Danny General Checker Club 1; Chefs’ Club 2, Vice President 2; Letter-men’s Club 3; Football Manager 3- ... a great guy . . . that haircut . . . Betty . . . Mary Jean Mascherino 317 Brandywine Ave. Mush Secretarial Yearbook Editorial Staff 3. Art Editor 3; Girls’ Leader Club 2; Guidance Club 1; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3. . . . athlete . . . known for her jokes” . . . Patricia Ann Mason 108 Brandywine Ave. Butch Clerical Practice Yearbook Business Staff 3; Guidance Club 1; Knitting Club 2. • . . . shy? . . . seen with Mush, Smed, and Lurnie . . . K v mk or V r' Margaret Ann McCausland Downingtown. R.D. 1 Peggy Academic Classical Yearbook Editorial Staff 3, Associate Editor 3; Guidance Club 1; French Club 2, Treasurer 2; Girls’ Leader Club 2; Future Teachers of America 3, Secretary 3; Girls' Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1, 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Valley Forge Area Band 1. 2, 3; Hockey 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Class Secretary 1, 2, 3-. . . nice personality . . . friend of all . . . Robert W. McClintock Chester Springs. R.D. 1 Bert Industrial Arts Photography Club 1; Visual Aids Club 2; Student Council 3; Football Manager 2, 3; Hall Patrol 3; Industrial Arts Award 1, 2; National Honor Society 2, 3, Treasurer 3-. . . quiet . . . good student . . . nice to know . . . Samuel R. Matthews Chester Springs. R.D. 1 Zeke Academic Scientific' Checker Club 1; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, President 3; Boys' Chorus 3; Track 1. 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3; ...... . . National Honor Society 2, 3, Vice President ent 1, 2. 3- oseph E. McBride Dowrfmctown. R.D. 1 p Clerical Practice Presicfcnt n -Chcfs’ Club 2, Treasurer 2; i friendly . . . women . . . his car . . . Joan C. Miley Downingtown. R.D. 1 Joanie Bookkeeping Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3- . . . beautiful voice . . . her heart belongs to George . . . Carl Miller 169 E. Church St. Rabbit Clerical Practice Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3. . . . lover of rabbits . . . always on time?? . . . George Miller Lionville Junior Industrial Arts Photography Club 1; Orchestra 1, 2; Visual Aids Club 3, Treasurer 3. . . . always laughing . . . seen with Nichols . . . drives a mean Chevy” . . . Polly . . . Judith Anne Moulder Coatesvilie, R.D. 1 Judie Bookkeeping Blue and Gold 3, Social Editor 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Bible Club 2. . . . likes the boys . . . very talkative . . . undecided . . . Delores Jean Mull Lionville Dorrie General Yearbook Business Staff 3; Future Homemakers of America 1; Girls' Leathercraft Club 2. . , . talkative . . . seen with Judy” . . . hails from Lionville . . . man troubles . . . Donald B. Mull Downingtown, R.D. 2 Bucher Academic Scientific Student Council 1, 2, 3; Clerk of School Tribunal 3; Let-termen’s Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2; Boys’ Chorus 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Hall Patrol 3; Noon Monitor 3. . . . friendly . . . grandma bucher . , . tall . . . Charles M. Nichols West Chester, R.D. 4 Reds Bookkeeping Photography Club 1; Visual Aids Club 3. . . . red hair . . . quiet . . . nice . . . IonstaJqce Marlene Osborne 3 TOlbam St. Academic Classical Girls’ Chorus 1; 3; Cheerleader 0ourt 2; Harvest Ronald Pawling 221 Highland Ave. Ronnie Academic Scientific Photography Club 1, 2; French Club 2; Blue and Gold Films 3; Football 2; Senior Play. . . . genius when he works . . . photographer . . . Mr. Dugan . . . Frank Pechin Lionville Pec hie Industrial Arts Game Club 1, Treasurer 1; Lettermen’s Club 2; Bridge Club 3, Treasurer 3; Hall Patrol 3. . . . seen with Bob and Marvin . . . the gang at Lionville . . . likes to tell jokes . . . Robert Peoples Liooville Peeps Industrial Arts Card and Game Club 1, President 1; Checker Club 2; Bridge Club 3. . . . good looking . . . hif car . . . Lionville . . . e - Secretarial Basketball 2, 3; Cheer 3 'orlfjLeadcj jjufter Hgcjfiey .r . . . fultL$ peb . . t%+Teen-Age Club . . . Blanche Perkins Box 26, Downingtown Secretarial Yearbook Business Staff 3, Secretary 3; Game Club 1; Blue and Gold 2; Girls’ Chorus 1. . . . seen with Lois . . . whiz at typing . . . bright . . . Joan McCausland Piersol Downingtown, R.D. 1 Joan Academic Classical Yearbook Editorial Staff 3, Editor 3; Student Council 1, 2, Secretary 2; French Club 2; Future Teachers of America, Vice President 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Valley Forge Area Band 1, 2, 3; District Band 2; Mixed Chorus 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Hockey I, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 2; Noon Monitor 1; Hostess Committee 2; National Honor Society 2, 3, Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3. . . . personality plus .. . loves sports . . . busy . . . Everett C. Ramsay Coatesville, R.D. 4 Industrial Arts Checker Club 1, 2, Secretary-Treasurer 1, Vice President 2; Bridge Club 3; Track 2, 3. . . . quiet . . . blue Plymouth . . . pleasant smile . . . Donald C. Ray Glen Moore, R.D. 1 Don Industrial Arts Checker Club 1; Visual Aids Club 2, 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Boys' Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Hall Patrol 3. . . quiet . . . good student K. dependable . . . Charles M. Rigg Downingtown, R.D. 2 Miff Bookkeeping Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3. . . . blonde . . . nice to know . . . girl friend?? . . . Elizabeth Ann Roberts Chester Springs Betty Secretarial Yearbook Business Staff 3; Girls' Chorus 1, 2. . . . blonde hair . . . Danny” . . . sweet girl . . . Doris Ann Robertson 7 Parkside Ave. Dorie Clerical Practice Yearbook Business Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Girls’ Leader Club 2; Junior Varsity Basketball 2. . . . tall ... a future model . . . always worrying . . . Lee Raymond Rowland Pennsylvania Ave. Lee Academic Scientific Art Service Club 1; Photography Club 2; French Club 2; Blue and Gold Films 3; Track 3; Senior Play. . . . Tex” . . . quiet . . . good student . . . IRVIN KUBINCAM, JR. Coatesville, R.D. 4 Academic Scientific JudJ r of tribunal 3; French Club, ituge IcacbCTS of Arnica, President 3; !7 Chorus 1 2, 3; Donald T. Runk Coatesvifle, R.D. 2 Don Agriculture Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3. . . . quiet . . . sincere . . . ”Ag” . . . blonde hair . . . Michael A. Sciarrhtta 242 Church St. The Kidney Kid Clerical Practice Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, Vice President 3; Blue and Gold, Typist 3; Boys' Chorus 3; Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3, Manager 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3. . loves sports ,'ty i n n men troubles . . 40WALTER j 338 Wa in Jton Ave. Clerical Practice Club 1; Art Service Club 2, 3; Hockey Mana-Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3. ked by all . . . drives a Plymouth . . . Home Ec . . . Elsie Mae Sinex Lyndell Elsie Bookkeeping Blue and Gold 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 3; Girls' Chorus 1. . . . talkative . . . Doc’s girl . . . has the date set . . . Jack Skiles 407 Pennsylvania Ave. Skizzle Clerical Practice Lettermen's Club 1. 2, 3; Student Council 3; Boys' Chorus 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Hall Patrol 3. % « keju sidekick . . . J DJuEI' villc Clerical Practice easy going FutuiV Homemakers of America urt lV Harvest Court 1; Harvest Shoi' Award 1; Hockey 3-. goes with Jack . . . pretty . . . Florence Fayette Smith Downingtown, R.D. 2 Flo Bookkeeping Library Club 1, 2, 3; Reference Librarian 2, Assistant Librarian 3. . . . Tom . . . proud of that ring . . . seen with Aud and Judy . . . friend of all . . . Patricia Mary Snyder Lyndell, Box 5 Pat Secretarial Future Homemakers of America 1, 2, 3. . . . quiet. . . seen with Elsie . . . Ronnie . . . % Audrey L. Spence Box 34, Uwchland Audie Secretarial Library Club, President 1, 2, 3; Senior Play; Vice President, Student Library Assistants of Pennsylvania 3. . . . whiz at typing, . . . could it be John . . . irginiajLee Stayer ifctown R.D. 1 A Academic Classical Qub 2 .Gii (yii Sei Viaift 3; Girls' Choi 1. vfe, 3; Concej Qommittee seen wifi dresserfC. . lub 2; Majorette 1. 2, 3, Cap-Accompanist 3; Mixed Chorus arfd 2,v3; Hockey 1; Senior Play; Hostess irge . . . tu’irlfyjhat baton . . . good fun . Jerry Stinson Downingtown, R.D. 2 Industrial Arts Card and Checker Club 1, 2; Bridge Club 3. Ford . . . hails from Li on idle . . . shy, but lots of )L Ann Stouff J5ngtown, R.D. 1 J . qt dent 1; Gi s' Chorus 1, 2, 3; j 'Cyrils) B. TVl hing BancjjK. 3; Opncert Band 2 y ni toj now . - jnkes nrftftc . . . quiet . . . General Mixed 2, 3. ■V' ,rv Harvey Styer Downingtown, R.D. 2 Pecker % Industrial Arts Checker and Card Club 2; Visual Aids Club 3. . . . noisy . . . likes red heads . . . blonde hair . . . Penrose Styer Glen Moore Agriculture Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3; Track 2. ... . likes school?? . . . roller skating . . . future farmer . . . blue eyes . . . Robert Sutter 5001 Horseshoe Pike Sut Academic Scientific Slide Rule Club 1; Card and Checker Club 2; French Club 2; Visual Aids Club 3, Secretary 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Valley Forge Area Band 2; Baseball 1. . . . enjoys French . . . likes all the girls . . . gets along with everyone . . . Judith Ann Swarner Chester Springs, R.D. 1 Judy General Yearbook Business Staff 3; Future Homemaker of America 1. . . . Who's that certain fellow ... a pal of Dorie and Lois . . . quiet . . . likes Physics class? . . . v+xsr Bridget Ann Talierco 427 W. Lancaster Ave. Bridget Bookkeeping Yearbook Business Staff 3, Advertising Manager 3; Future Homemakers of America 1. . . . drives a Buick . . . seen with Amelia . . . nice to know . . . short . . . lcrical Practice ers of America Amelia A. Talljggi p JFT 7 ok”Business Staff iFutukc Horhft t ( 'loyd . )j . sej f withf Br dgeh Frances Joyo- Templin Glen Moore Frannie Bookkeeping Yearbook Business Staff 3; Guidance Club 1; Wood Shop 2; Hockey 2; Senior Play. . . . talkative . . . seen with Linda and Carol ... oh! those boys . . . Howard Johnson’s . . . Jere Towson 432 W. Lancaster Ave. Cassanova Academic Classical Checker Club 1,2; Radio Club, Treasurer 3; Track 1. . . . quiet . . . Arleen’s man . . . those eyes . . . Janet H. Trego Brook, R.D. 1 Secretarial Homemakers of America 1. bookkeeping whiz . . . pleasant . . . Valentino Church St. Clerical Practice 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, with Johnnie, Mickey, and Boozer Two Ton Tessie” . . . James L. Walton Downingtown, R.D. 2 Bull Academic Scientific Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; French Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 3; Basketball 3; Hall Patrol 3. . . . blushes easily . . . who’s that certain girl . . . spider . . . it’s Eagle! . . . Barbara A. Warren 10 King St. Barb Secretarial Art Service Club 1, Secretary 1; Girls’ Leader Club 2, President 2; Girls’ Chorus 1, 3; Majorette 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3, Captain 3. . . . Tom’s girl . . . good athlete . . . cute . . . Harry L. Watson 212 Glenside Ave. Harry , Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3; French ClubU Student Council 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tracl{J 2, . . . good student . . . Willy The Ycaijpbok Business St f f 3, Subscription Manager , Art , «y CT, e Airis’ Chdrus 1; Color Guard 2, 3; Girls’ W aske l fi i r 2. • • • Hofcwell ■ ■ IsgM ette . . . secretary . . . r . 4? 0 James ! Jim Slide Rule Club 1; Card Treasurer 2; French Club 2; President 3; Marching Band 1, Hall Monitor 3; National Honor . . . quiet . . . good student . . Mary Louise Whitely Downingtown, R.D. 2 Mary Lou Clerical Practio Yearbook Editorial Staff 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls Chorus 1, 2. . . . Stanley’s girl . . . seen in a Pontiac . . . Academic Scientific reasurer 3; French 2, 3;%E?aseball 1, 2, 3l nch and Trig plus . . . friendly . . . Vernon Wii.kerson 105 Bradford Ave Industrial Checker and Card Club 1; Football 1; Track 1. . . that '55 Ford . . . Punkin . . . neat dresser . . . Arts Paul T. Williams 439 W. Lancaster Ave. Pau Secretarial Checker Club 1; Card and Checker Club 2; Boys’ Chorus 3; Lettermen’s Club 3; Baseball 1; Noon Monitor 3; Football 3. . . . likes girls . . . works at the Farmers’ Market . . . future secretary . . . George Howard Wilson, Jr. Downingtown. R.D. 1 Butch Industrial Arts Mixed Chorus 1; Card and Game Club 2. . . . nice voice . . . crazy over cars . . . speed demon . . . blue Ford . . . likes P.O.D. . . . .xyfij Ihr 0 Ycb olfr Busrcsif Stift 3i GKjb 2 ench tf(u . hAlianfiP yvv Aa emiruia £e Club 1; Girrc Leader . pal of Joan's . . . dancer A Robert Wright Downingtown, R.D. 2 Reggi Industrial Arts Checker and Card Club 1, 2. . . . shy . . . tall . . . seen with Jerry . . . Ford . . . Lois Marie Yoder Box 85, Downingtown Lo Bookkeeping Yearbook Business-Staff 3; Future Homemakers of America 1. . . . friendly . . . talkative . . . seen with Dori . . . nice to know . . . Earl Young Downingtown, R.D. 2 Youngie Agriculture Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3, Vice President 1, President 3; Baseball 1, 2. . . . Sharp . . . that hair cut . . . seen with Butch . . . his ring . . . his girl . . . Esther Ann Zittle 611 Bondsville Road Es Academic Classical Student Council 1; French Club 2; Art Sendee Club 2, 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Valley Forge Area Band 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Noon Monitor 1. . . . Always with Tom” . . . whiz at sewing . . . giggles . . . hails from Thorndale . . . Richard Evans Zittle 213 Chestnut St. Slippery Industrial Arts Checker Club 1; Visual Aids Club 1, 2, Treasurer 2, President 3; Stage Crew 1, 2, 3. Manager 3; Track 1. . . . Reds” . . . nice to know . . . fireman . . . THE DIVINE FLORA” Directors Prompters Miss Laird Jean Lafiata Mrs. Noll Doris Ann Robertson Hal ........... William Davidson Winnie ............. Audrey Spence Boops ........... Kathy D’Attilio Stu Morgan ........ Willard Dwire Kit Olmstead ...... Frances Templin Etta Dean .......... Linda Edelen Randy Pryor ..... Robert Hamilton Mr. Pryor ........... Jack Dawson Mrs. Pryor ......... Patty Hilton Buzz Rafferty ....... Joe Francella Mr. Dean ......... John Carmichael Sharon Pryor .... Carol Lee Bruton Bob ................. Paul Fidler Wayne ............ Tom Brookover Tex Arlen ........... Lee Rowland Polly ......... Peggy McCausland Helena ........... Millicent Krapf Mar telle................... Esther Zittle Daphne Gilford ...... Joan Hughes Mr. Dugan ......... Ronald Pawling Susie ............... Jane Poluch Bella...............Corinne Cook Girls .... Patricia Gasbarro, Jeanette Luminella. Wanda Radcliffe, Virginia Stayer CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1956, School of Downingtown, 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 will by us heretofore made. To the Junior High students we leave the hope of someday becoming Seniors. To the Freshmen we give our good grades so that they will be able to enter Senior High. To the Sophomore Class we leave our eagerness to do school work. Upon the Junior Class we bestow our courtesy and good manners. To the Faculty we leave peace and quiet. To Mr. Emery we leave the memory of happy hours spent in school. To Mr. Evans we leave our patience in dealing with future Seniors. In addition to these general bequests each member of the class has some outstanding gift which he wishes to leave to a member of the Junior Class so that it yill not be lost to the school forever. FRANK AARON wills his ability to be quiet on the bus to Larry Piersol. WALTER AMOS leaves his glasses to any Junior with failing eyesight. ED AUMILLER wills his ability to loaf in football practice to Bob Simmons. SHIRLEY BAl’M wills her short hair to Mary Jean Celii. ROLAND BEALE gives his height to Kiki Mascherino. CAROL BLOOM leaves Barbara Corey her ability to get along with a Penn State student. JOHN BOUSUM wills his ability to sleep in class to any Junior who needs it. TOM BROOKOVER leaves his ability to get up early and work hard to Click Draper. PAGE BROWN wills his ability to pass without doing homework to Anna Marie Marcocci. CAROL LEE BRl’TON leaves her comer in the art room to Janet Bowman. PAUL CAMPBELL gives his heart to Suzanne Robinson. JOHN CARMICHAEL wills his grey hair to Marvin Jenkins. EDITH CELII bestows upon Ruthie Brookover her ability to flirt. MARCIA CHAMBERS leaves her musical ability to Bill Harple. JOHN CHILLA wills his basketball ability to Jim DiSante. CORINNE COOK leaves the art of making faces to Vivian Beale. KATHY D ATILLIO wills her petite ways to Peggy LaRose. BILL DAVIDSON is willing to relinquish his seat in P.O.D. to anyone who wants it. ERNEST DAVIS wills his quietness to Dolly Luminella. JACK DAW SON wills his ability to play the trumpet to Inez March. ED DELIO is saving his late excuses for Joe Bonaduce. GERALDINE D GINTO leaves her love for a Donnie to Joan Lewis. PHILOMENA DIBEREDINIS happily gives her braces to anyone who wishes them. MARI HA DUNLAP wills her ability to get into Mixed Chorus to Doris Shank. WILLARD D X IRE gives his ability to get along with girls to Pete Sarmento. LINDA EDELEN leaves Jim Turtle Charles her ballet slippers. JIM ENSOR wills to Joy Karns his ability to read books and give reports. WANDA FARRA gives her pep to Marjorie Lawn. I HERESA FERGl SON leaves her West Chester boy friends to Gloria Sweeney. PAUL FIDI.ER gives his 39 Ford to Dave Whittaker. HARRY FLINN gives his chewing gum to Warren Reese. RU I H FLOWERS wills her ability to play basketball to Ruth Meads. MAXINE FOOSE leaves the Junior Boys her love for the Wacs. JOE FRANCELLA leaves his place in the Senior Play to Joe Bird. BETTY LOU FI RLONG gives her hockey stick to Edith Miller. PA I I l GASBARRO bestows her black hair upon Ruth Hall. Rk’BY GEIGER wills her blond hair to Lee Shoemaker. ADAM GRAVENO bestows upon Charles Berstler his ability to drive a car. JACKIE GRIFFITH gives her calm, quiet disposition to Dominic Mattioni. NANO' HADFIELD leaves her place at the organ to Gerry Deets. Sn uAuIrm' L tQ Don D Ginto his abi,ity to s,eeP in class without closing his eyes. HOB HAMILTON bestows his neatness in dress upon any Junior who needs it. ROBER1 HARDIN wills to Harold Butcher his admiration for Coatesville girls. JANET HARPLE relinquishes her position in the F.H.A. to Jo Greeftley. PAlVY,,HILT°N ,eaVCS her memorV notcs to Junior French Class. This should be help r. ? a great h , abil‘,y to gtt along wi,h Ktnn ' Wheatley to Janet Hoffman. «r-rTv. ,eccV:!;SLW S ? Nancy Brown her abili,y “ with a boy from Coatesville. BE I TY JESSEE bequeaths to Carol Wells her sparkling personality. giVe$ BeVeHy Laird her iob at the Giithrieville Luncheonette. rivAiv i A Jeaves her perfect attendance record to Tommy McFadden. THnM AmnW' $ t?.Bob McC,ure ber abi,ity to hold a conversation without fidgeting. I HOMAS LEE gives his troup of fleas to David Cox. JE I dri f LUMINELLA bestows upon Bob Murdaugh her ability to be a courteous, careful, and ROGER MANLEY gives to Bob Detterline his love for girls, nix wi MAN2I ,eaves his musica! ability to Clarence Watson. Sary Richfrd Bice his abi,ity to aIo S with Others. PA I RKTEAAMaJo HER uaVeS hCr Sk,rtS and sweatcrs to Mary Jane Fenimore. I A I RICIA MASON gives her shyness to Nancy Jo Davis. SAM MATTHEWS gives his flattop to Woody Henry. JOSEPH McBRIDE gives to Woody Bossert his ability to drive a car. PEGGY McCAUSLAND leaves Marge Eppolito her blue eyes. ROBERT McCLINTOCK relinquishes his place in the Senior Class to his brother. Jim. JOAN MI LEY bestows upon John Fredd her excellent voice. CARL MILLER gives Shirley Miller his track shoes. GEORGE MILLER leaves to Barry Wickersham his ability to talk without stopping. JUDY MOULDER gives her peroxide bottle to Ruth Collins. DELORIS MI’LL leaves her love of a Mercury to Pat Pechin. DONALD MI LL gives his middle name (Bukcr) to Malcolm Styer. CHARLES NICHOLS leaves his red hair to Helen Pannebaker. CONNIE OSBORNE bestows her pep upon next year's Cheerleaders. RONALD PAWLING gladly gives his seat in detention to Paul Strock. FRANK PECHIN leaves Paul Clemmer his place as Monitor. BOB PEOPLES leaves Andy to the tender care of the Junior Class. MARY JANE PERELLA gives her love for sweet pickles to Tom Hughes. BLANCHE PERKINS bequeaths to any Junior her love of Shorthand and Typing. JOAN PIERSOL gives her position as fullback on the Hockey Team to Suzie Norris. RONALD POLLOCK leaves his supply of bubbles to Susan Thompson. JANE POIT’CH gives her curly hair to Lyn Klunder. LLOYD PRIC E leaves Bob Moore his ability to go with girls and keep money at the same time. WANDA RADCLIFPE leaves to Joel Gee her ability to drive a car without getting hit. EVERETT RAMSAY gives a few of his A s to Doug Hedrick. DONALD RAY leaves his P.O.D. notes for next year’s Senior Class. LARRY REED gives his car to Charles Messner. CHARLES RIGG bestows his shortness upon Jim Lowe. BI-. I I Y ROBERT S has decided to take her peroxide bottle with her. DORIS ANN ROBERTSON bestows upon John Hostetter her ability as a model. LEE ROWLAND bestows some of his height upon Bill Houck. IRVIN RL BINCAM gives his ability to hold a class office to Ross Ney. DONALD Rl’NK bequeaths to Betty Hough his ability to skate. MICKEY SCIARRETTA gives his kicking toe to Butch Hamilton. JANE SHOW ALTER wills to Elizabeth Rigg her ability to get along with the Hockey Coach. ELSIE SINEX leaves Sandy Snyder her temper. JACK SKILES gives his peanut butter sandwiches to Shirley Mercer. ALICE SMEDLEY gives Shirley Woodward her natural-blond streak. FLORENCE SMITH gives Grace Fry her ability to become engaged. PAT SNYDER bestows her soft voice upon several loud Juniors. AUDREY SPENCE leaves her typing ability to Dottie Fisher. This should please Miss Simmendinger. VIRGINIA STAYER bestows her pep upon the next Head Majorette. JERRY STINSON leaves his hotrod driving to the Driver Training Class. Poor Mr. Goudie! CAROL STOL’FF gives her strong alto voice to Lois Wertz. HARVEY STYER bcstow s upon Edward Martin his ability in Math. PENROSE STYER leaves Ed Popjoy his ability to know a good car when he sees one. BOB SUTTER gladly gives his Trig seat to Charles Kalemjian. Jl’DY SWARNER gives to Jo Perkins her ability to go steady. BRIDGET TAI.IERCO leaves her dark complexion to Harriet Ash. AMELIA I AIT CCI wills her ability to go with an alumnus to Stella Karahalis. FRANCES T EMPLIN leaves her job at Howard Johnson s to Joanne Quartucci. JERE TOWSON gives his pompadour to Ernest D'Eugenio. JANET TREGO leaves her quiet seat on the bus to Ruth Ann Parrot. FRANCIS VALENTINO gives his ability to grow' a beard to Timmy Twreed. JIM X ALION bestows his w itty remarks upon Alan Lammey. BARBARA WARREN leaves her athletic ability with Betsy Courtless. HARRY WAT SON leaves his love of sports to Richard Davis. PEGGY WA I T S w'ills her height to Nancy Trego. JIM X ELLS bestows his courtesy upon some of the very outspoken Juniors. MARY LOU WHITELY gives Gwen Curry her ability to get a diamond. JOE WHIT EM AN leaves his car in the care of Jeanne Charles. VERNON WILKERSON gives his ability as a dancer to any Junior with two left feet. PAI L WILLIAMS bequeaths to Vaugh Yarnell his love of Shorthand and Typing. HOWARD WILSON gives his love of speed to Lauretta Phillips. PEGGY WILSON leaves her supply of gum to Judy Orr. BOB WRIGHT wills his ability to bag w ithout getting caught to Bob Manning. LOIS YODER leaves her ability to go with a red head to Margaret Detwiler. EARL YOUNG gives to Mary Jean Lillard his way with cows. EST HER 7.1I I LE leaves her oboe to Schuyler Rennard. RICHARD ZITTLE gives his red hair to Jane Davis. In witness thereof wc have set our hand to this, our last will and testament, at Downingtown, Pennsylvania, this 23rd day of May, 1956 A.D. Witnesses: Mary Jean Mascherino Alice Smedlcy Mary Lou Whitely Recorder: Jeannette Luminella 1. Betty Lou Furlong 2-John Bousum 3. Judy Swarner 4. Jim Walton 5. Mary Lou Whitely 6. Jere Towson 7. Bob Hamilton 8. Corinne Cook 9. Ginger Stayer 10. Judy Moulder 11. Jeannette Luminella 12. Tom Brookover 13. Alice Smedley 14. Joan Mi ley 15. Jackie Griffith 16. Irvin Rubincam 17. Paul Fidler 18. Joe Francella 19- Shirley Baum 20. Elsie Sinex 21. Delores Mull 22. Patty Gasbarro 23. Larry Reed 24. Joan Hughes 25. Wanda Radcliffe 26. Jane Poluch 27. Maxine Foose 28. Wanda Farra 29. George Miller 30. Ginny Law 31. Eddie Aumiller 32. Connie Osborne 33. Peggy McCausland 34. Frank Aaron 35. Theresa Ferguson 36. Peggy Wilson 1. Kathy D'Attilio 2. Willard Dwirc 3. Frances Templin 4. Bridget Talierco 5. Ronald Pawling 6. Nancy Hadfield 7. Phil DiBeredinis 8. Edith Celii 9. Carol Stouff 10. Patty Hilton 11. Geraldine D’Ginto 12. Martha Dunlap 13. Mary Jane Pcrella 14. John Carmichael 15. Linda Edelen 16. Esther Zittle 17. Jean Lafiata 18. Lois Yoder 19. Mary Jean Mascherino 20. Joan Piersol 21. Nancy Hope 22. Millicent Krapf SENIORS SELECT Best Musicians . . . Nancy Hadfield Irvin Rubincam Most Likely to Succeed . . . Joan Picrsol John Bousum Personality Plus . . . Betty Jessie Sam Matthews Wittiest . . . Wanda Farra Jim Walton Best Artists . . . Carol Lee Bruton Eddie Delio Most Athletic . . . Mary J. Mascherino John Chilla Best All-Around . . . Joan Piersol John Bousum SENIORS SELECT Best Actor and Actress . . . John Carmichael Linda Edelen Quietest . . . Pat Spyder Donald Runk Noisiest . . . Connie Osborne Bill Davidson Best Dressed . . . Kathy D Attilio Bob Hamilton Best Dancers . . . Connie Osborne Joe Whiteman Cutest Couple . . . Wanda Farra Page Brown Most Courteous . . . Patty Gasbarro Bob McClintock Ul-; UNDERCLASSMEN • • • JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President . . . Joe Bird Vice President . . . Doug Hedrick Secretary . . . Susie Norris Treasurer . . . Jim McClintock SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President . . . Wilson Pollock Vice President . . . Bob Fennelly Secretary . . . Mary Ann Hamilton Treasurer . . . Bob Supplee C FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President . . . Nancy Jo Jefferies Vice President . . . Frank Marcocci Secretary . . . Jeanne Emery Treasurer . . . Buddy White JUNIOR CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS NINTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE ACTIVITIES YEARBOOK EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief..... Associate Editor ... Literary Editor .... Photography Editor Art Editor ......... Advisor ............ ...........Joan Piersol .... Peggy McCausland .... Nancy Hadfield ....... Corinne Cook Mary Jean Mascherino .......... Miss Laird MEMBERS: Edith Celii, Paul Fidler. Maxine Foose, Joe Francella, Joan Hughes, Jean Lafiata, Jeannette Lum-inella, Alice Smedley. Mary Lou Whitely. OBJECTIVE: Publish the yearbook. YEARBOOK BUSINESS STAFF President .................... Jacqueline Griffith MEMBERS: Paul Campbell, Willard Dwire, Nancy Hope, Bettie Jessee, Vice President ............... Robert Hamilton Patricia Mason, Delores Mull, Betty Roberts, Doris Ann Robertson, Secretary Blanche Perkins Judith Swarner, Bridget Talierco, Amelia Talucci, Frances Templin, Treasurer ZZZZZZZ. Millicent Krapf PegCT WattS' Peg«y Wils0 ’ is Yoder Advisor ...................... Miss Simmendinger The purpose of the Business Staff is to raise sufficient funds to finance the yearbook. STUDENT COUNCIL The objectives of the Student Council are as follows: to work with the faculty in promoting better citizenship, high ideals, and class spirit; to develop intelligent leadership and respect for authority; to cooperate with administrators, faculty, and the council. The Student Council sponsors several paid programs for Assembly during the school year, is helpful in assisting as monitors in the corridors and cafeteria, as ushers for various school events, and at all times it is willing to serve the school. President ............. Vice President ........ Secretary ............. Treasurer ............. Judge of Tribunal .... Secretary of Tribunal Advisors............... ............. John Bousum .......'...... Bob McClure ......... Patricia Gasbarro ................. Tom Lee ............ Irvin Rubincan .............. Donald Mull Mr. Stoner and Mr. Campbell NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President . . . Treasurer . . . Irvin Rubincam Bob McClintock Vice President . . . Advisor . . . Sam Matthews Mr. Evans Secretary . . . Joan Piersol New members are chosen each year by the members of the Honor Society, teachers, and Mr. Evans. The members are chosen from the upper third of their class and must live up to high standards of scholastic ability, service to the school, leadership, and character. During the year the Honor Society sponsors a dance to provide funds for awarding prizes to new members. The members of the Honor Society also serve as members of the school Tribunal. Blue and Gold Vol. 9—No. 14 Published by Downingtown Joint Junior-Senior High School May, 195 Just Stop and Think! Did you ever stop to think how much time and effort goes into preparing just one lunch for us here at school? It’s never an easy job to prepare a good meal and a large jus for prei may cafet easy Soi contir the Co to suit expres. they ai there a never s haven’t. what th plaints, would be can-you t for thirty There is 777 more thing to s� v If any of you have tim this article won’t you p . Think! A compliment g( ?,tor':[n way. A, rf- Elementary Sch spl Keu-i Editor -Editor Invades Junior High Some time ago our Jr.. High School was invaded by scads of tiny, tiny people. These were the sixth graders who visited us for a sneak preview of their next school year. The majority of these guests enjoyed their first visit to the big, bewildering Jr. High School. Some of the reactions, however, were quite varied. “The teachers were too strict”. “I got a charge out of Mr. D’s Science Classes”. “I don’t like gym.” One of the best reactions was “I think it’s too noisy”! We’re inclined to agree. All in all, they were very much impressed by our shenanigans and in general enjoyed their visit. We were glad to have them. Imagine them being schocked by our behavior! We thought uoro nhnvo reproach1 7________________ Faculty Give Play; “January Thaw” On May 5, over 600 that wife ho Annual Spring Concert u oy ■, Mrs. Roj -s V l Ul' Proh.- BLUB U - n Emery Ra- ...N£nE hf .yet nln’ 5. KOP£ - c AND GOLD us then rs. The n and serves . Also Rubin Mill ling, came four were Gale nelen Burkhart. The numbers were everyone. girls, boys and jvlou Jet gave their pro- Social Editor - lean Busin 5 Editor Mustc UZ itors photography ]udy M°u . gave tneir pro- Lee Sbepht'r -us sang ree jva DarUttg|® by Qinny Nix Preston BuUet done. manner V-i cast played their roles. r,ven the smaller roles played by Mr. Emery and Mr. Stoner were excellently presented. Tribute To Senior Staff Members of Blue Gold The underclass members of the Blue and Gold wish to extend their congratulations to the retiring senior reporters on the staff. These seniors are, Leonard Cann-ella, Joe Di Marco, Richard Nields and Jack Stewart. Lenny and Joe are the real veterans on the staff, having joined the club at the beginning of the year. Lenny was our treasurer and kept the account books in order. Joe covered most of the sports news. Midway in the year, Richard joined up too, and has worked hard ever since, typing copy. Jack was the last senior to join the staff and he has contributed some articles to the clubs cause.________________________________ jack PuJauu then presented . aungs one of them called “Mos quitoes” really caused a lot of comment. The boys had a hard time keep ing control of their smiles in that song, Irvin Rubincam was the accompanist The programs were brought to a close by the Senior High Mixed Chorus. They sang six numbers and were accompanied by Nancy Hadfield The song Gandy Dancer, arroused the most favorable of comments. This concluded another fine concert at D. H. S. A comment on the why the program was the best in recent years was the well chosen variety of songs “Busy-Bodies” The busy 8-B Art Class has com pleted a project of making metal pic tures. These pictures were displayed on the walls of the Bee Hive, Art Room, and the Cafeteria. Now the class has started on a new project. They have a choice of do ing clay molding or wood carving. This project holds so much interest foi some that they are making a hobby of it. Another with lovely is here am Vocal Con •iday, Apri hocuses of chool gave Ifert con l Schoo! Poltrone choruses in organ greetings Head Librarian . . . Audrey Spence Assistant Librarian Florence Smith Reference Librarian Ruth Ann Klunk Business Librarian . Sandra Rossi Advisor . . . Mrs. Sanders LIBRARY SERVICE CLUB The student library assistants each spend at least two periods every week in the library. They help students take out books, process new books, and keep the library neat and attractive. A key is awarded after two years of service. F.T.A. President . . . Irvin Rubincam Vice President . . . Joan Piersol Secretary . . . Margaret McCausland Treasurer . . . Nancy Hadfield Advisors . . . Mrs. Sanders Mr. Hemberger The Anna L. Hall Future Teachers Club was organized in September, 1955. The purpose of the club is to encourage students to become teachers and to assist the members in developing the many traits needed by a good teacher. SCHOOL ART SERVICE CLUB President . . . Jack Dawson Vice President . . . Carol Bruton Secretary . . . Janet Bowman Treasurer . . . Wilson Pollock Advisor . . . Mr. Leonard This club provides a general art service for the school by planning and carrying out decorations for annual and special school functions. SENIOR HIGH LETTERMEN’S CLUB President ................ Sam Matthews Treasurer Joe Whiteman Vice President ........ Mickey Sciarretta Advisor Mr. Caskey Secretary ................ Jim Walton GIRLS’ LEADER CLUB President . . . Pat Hilton Vice President . . . Jeanne Charles Secretary . . . Judy Orr Treasurer . . . Mary Ann Hamilton Advisor . . . Miss Heller JUNIOR HIGH LETTERMEN’S CLUB Advisors . . . Mr. Kaster and Mr. Di Serafino President . . . Robert Lee Vice President . . . Henry Stehman Secretary .... Duer Smedley Treasurer . . . John Graveno FARM SHOW AWARDS Girls Prize Boys Margaret Detwiler 1st Leland Stanford Jo Greenly 2nd Richard Rice Ruth Hall 3rd Charles Messner Eleanor Robinson Ruth Carmichael 4th Frank Aaron FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA President . . . Earl Young Vice President . . . Warren Reese Secretary . . . Frank Aaron Treasurer . . . Richard Rice Reporter . . . Edgar Ensor Sentinel . . . Henry Jankowski Chaplain . . . William Smith Student Advisor . . . Penrose Styer Advisor . . . Mr. Klinger FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA President . . . Ruth S. Hall Vice President . . . Margaret Detwiler Secretary . . . Pat Pechin Treasurer . . . Marie Quartucci Advisor . . . Miss Kern JUNIOR HIGH HOMEMAKERS President ................ Jean Pimmerman Vice President ............... Mary Brown Secretary .....................Nancy Cage Treasurer .................. Barbara Crosby Advisor ..................... Mrs. Dawson HARVEST COURT The members of the 1955 Harvest Court were Connie Osborne (queen), Kathy D'Attilio. Margie Eppolito, Susie McCue, Ruth Hall. re N BLUE AND GOLD FILMS The purpose of the motion picture club is to study professional style and technique. The group plans to produce several film strips and at least one motion picture. The advisor is Mr. Ax. VISUAL AIDS CLUB This group serves the school by operating projectors, recorders, and all visual aids equipment. The advisor is Mr. Wells. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The purpose of the photography club is to develop interest in picture taking and developing as a hobby. Club periods are spent discussing techniques of good picture taking and seeing educational slide pictures. All dark room work is done during the members’ free time. The advisor is Mr. Remetz. HALL PATROL This group of Junior and Senior High boys have the responsibility of directing traffic in the halls while the classes are passing. The advisor is Mr. Campbell. STAGE CREW These boys prepare the stage for assembly programs and also operate the stage lights, curtains, and microphones for all performances on the stage. KNITTING CLUB The objectives of this club are to teach beginners and to improve the skill of those who already know how to knit. The advisor is Miss Weir. BIOLOGY CLUB This club is organized to assist its members in learning about nature. This year, under Miss Costello, the members are interested in studying microscopic plants and animals, reptiles, minerals, rocks, and snakes. BIBLE CLUB This club aims to increase the ability to understand and appreciate the literary, historic and religious treasures of the Bible. The advisor is Mrs. Einholf. GAME CLUB The objective of this club is to learn to play such games as monopoly, checkers, and scrabble. The advisor is Mrs. Rogers. RADIO CLUB The chief function of Mr. Bycoskie's club is to acquaint the student with the various aspects of radio and electronics. Some of the building projects are: crystal receivers, oscillators, and transmitters. PING PONG CLUB The purpose of this club is to learn and practice the skills of ping pong. The advisor is Miss Wilson. MODEL MAKING CLUB The purpose of Mr. Hemberger’s club is to help the boys in model building. Contests in gliding, best models, and workmanship are held with model kits as prizes. BRIDGE CLUB This club aims to teach the fundamentals of bridge playing (point system, bidding, and scoring) and to develop skill at playing. The advisor is Mrs. Peifley. PING PONG CLUB Under the direction of Miss Horner, the members of this club gain skill in the game of ping pong. JUNIOR HIGH DRAMATIC CLUB Miss Hurlock’s club is designed to provide the opportunity of self-expression for those who like to act and of seeing good plays for students who are interested. GRAPHIC ARTS CLUB The purpose of the club is to expose Junior High students to the various aspects of the Graphic Arts Industry. The members have produced many articles printed through the silk screen and block printing processes. The advisor is Mr. Waltz. CHECKER AND CARD CLUB The members of this club, under the supervision of Mr. Forte, are learning to play checkers and new card games. BOYS’ LEATHERCRAFT CLUB Mr. Kipp's club is formed to stimulate interest in leathercraft as a hobby and to promote consumer knowledge in the purchase of leather goods. b • STAMP CLUB This club, under the guidance of Mr. Fry, is designed to further interest in stamp collecting, trading of stamps, and the collection of rare stamps. It is used to create an interest in a useful hobby. SLIDE RULE CLUB This group is learning the functions of the slide rule and how to use it. The advisor is Mr. Geschwindt. CONSERVATION CLUB The aims of this club, under Mrs. Hixon, are to enrich the knowledge of our natural resources (their supply, use, and measures to preserve them) and to instill a feeling of individual responsibility for conservation. SENIOR HIGH BAND OFFICERS President ........................... Irvin Rubincam Secretary ......................... Mary Jean Lillard Librarians ........................ Beatrice Rubincam Wilson Pollock Head Majorette ........................ Ginger Stayer Majorettes ........................... Beverly Laird Barbara Warren Evelyn Farnum Susie McCue Twirlers ................................ Faye Manzi Gale Miller JUNIOR HIGH BAND OFFICERS President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Denny Williams . Frank Marcocci .. Cookie Seibert ... Albert Miller JUNIOR HIGH MAJORETTES Head Majorette—Joanne Murdaugh, kneeling. Majorettes—Left to right: Beverly Walton, Adele Beam, Carol Quinn, Janice Howington, Virginia Walters, Dolores Fieni, Patty Daller, Rose Ann DiFernando, Dottie Lee Chambers, Betty Fryberger, Bunny Hilton, Janice Windle, Peggy Thompson. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUSES The Junior High Choruses are under the direction of Mr. Joseph Poltrone. Pianists for the Girls' Chorus and Mixed Chorus are Carmelia Cressman, Evelyn Eshleman, and Judy Jones. The organist accompanist is Helen Burkheart. SENIOR HIGH CHORUSES The Senior High Choruses are under the direction of Mr. William Ifert. Pianists for the Girls' Chorus are Gail Miller and Virginia Stayer. Nancy Hadfield accompanies the Mixed Chorus and Irvin Rubincam, the Boys' Chorus. DISTRICT BAND DISTRICT CHORUS Jack Dawson, Joan Piersol, Irvin Rubincam. Tom Lee, Jack Dawson, Patty Hilton, John Bousum, Irvin Rubincam, Dominic Mattioni, Marcia Chambers, Carol Stouff, Joan Miley, Nancy Hadfield. GIRLS' QUARTET BOYS’ QUARTET Philomena Massimini, Patty Hilson, Gerry Deets, Mary Jean Lillard. Geddy Manzi, Jack Dawson, Irvin Rubincam, Tom Lee. SPORTS SENIOR HIGH FOOTBALL DOWNINGTOWN H.S. 1955 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sat. Sept. 24 Lower Merion Home 2:00 P.M. Sat. Oct. 1 Upper Merion Home 2:00 P.M. Sat. Oct. 8 Phoenixville Home 2:00 P.M. Sat. Oct. 15 West Chester Away 2:00 P.M. Sat. Oct. 22 Bridgeport Home 2:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 28 Radnor Away 2:45 P.M. Sat. Nov. 5 Berwyn Away 2:00 P.M. Sat. Nov. 12 Coatesville Home 2:00 P.M. Thur. Nov. 24 Pottstown Away 10:15 A.M. Head Coach: Howard J. Caskey Asst. Coaches: Raymond DiSerafino, Edward Campbell STARTING LINEUP RF. RT RG C LG LT LE QB RHB LHB FB J. Bousum E. DiEugcnio J. McClintock E. Aumiller T. Lee J. Walton J. Skiles J. Chilla J. DiSante H. Butcher H. Watson SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Margie Eppolito, Mary Jane Perella, Barbara Osborne, Connie Osborne, Susie Norris, Betsy Courtlessa, Philomena DiBeredinis. Kneeling: Wanda Farra, Captain. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Joan Hughes, Captain Annetta Valentino Jean Charles Mary Jean Lillard Jerry Deets Liz Riggs Oct. 5 Upper Merion .......................Away Oct. 11 Coatesville ........................Home Oct. 13 Pottstown ..........................Home Oct. 20 Conestoga ..........................Home Oct. 27 Bridgeport .........................Away Nov. 3 Oxford .............................Away Nov. 10 West Chester........................Away Nov. 15 Phoenixville .......................Home JUNIOR VARSITY HOCKEY JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL First row, left to right: Matthew Steffney, George Yamshak. Ed Matthews, Bob Ceulers, Asa Van Lew, Dave Radcliff Kenny Mills, George Miller, Dexter Carter. John Snyder, Paul Miller, James Price, Jerry Thompson. Second row: Stanley Sarmento, Ralph Trego, Bud White, Duer Smedley, Henry Stehman, Dave DiEugenio, George Murphy, Donald Miles, Charles Bruton, Pete Karahalis, Steve Pope, Ronald Meachum, George Hickman, Robert Fidler. Third row: La Mar Howe, Larry Dague, Ronald Styer, Jack Swarner. Bob Lee, Karl Shubert. Bruce Nixdorf. Lew Wilkerson, Pat Cortlessa, Dennis Myers, John Graveno, Keith Howe. Sept. 30 West Chester ........................Home Oct. 7 Phoenixville ........................Away Oct. 14 Pottstown ...........................Home Oct. 21 Coatesville .........................Home Oct. 27 Upper Merion ........................Away Nov. 3 Conestoga ...........................Away JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Mary Ann Charles, Karen Sigle, Judith Scarborough, Geraldine McCombs, Mary Jane Sabellico, Shirley Jessee, Arthur Beatty, Nancy Lee. VARSITY—Left to right: Bob Lee, Denny Williams, Ronnie Roberts, Frank Marcocci, Bruce Nix-dorf, Jack Swarner, Larry Dague, Joe Godlewski, Gerald Lammey, Donald White, Coach—Mr. Forte. JUNIOR HIGH Jan. 6 West Chester ....................... Home Jan. 10 Coatesville .........................Away Jan. 13 Phocnixville ........................Away Jan. 17 Pottstown ...........................Home Jan. 20 Berwyn ..............................Home BASKETBALL Jan. 27 West Chester..........................Away Jan. 31 Phoenixville .........................Home Feb. 3 Coatesville ..........................Home Feb. 7 Pottstown ............................Away Feb. 10 Berwyn ...............................Away JUNIOR VARSITY—Front row, left to right: Stanley Sarmento, Tommy Yerkes, Eddie Klunk (Manager). Second row: Bob Orr (Manager), Bob Fidler, David Radcliffe, Bill Birkhead, George Miller, Paul Miller, Ted Miller (Manager). Third row: Dave Di Eugenio, Charles Biomall, Henry Stahman, Denny Myers, Jack Law, John Snyder, Coach—Mr. Forte. VARSITY—Left to right: Lloyd Price, Joe Whiteman, Harry Watson, Jim Walton, John Bousum, Donald Mull, Bob McClure, John Chilla, Jack Skiles, Coach—Mr. Byham. SENIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Dec. 9 Parkesburg Away Jan. 20 Phoenixville Dec. 13 Kennett Square Jan. 24 Conshohocken Dec. 16 Parkesburg Home Jan. 31 Coatesville Dec. 20 Kennett Square Away Feb. 3 Bridgeport Home Jan. 3 Coatesville Feb. 7 West Chester Jan. 6 Bridgeport Feb. 10 Conestoga Home Jan. 10 West Chester Home Feb. 14 Pottstown Away Jan. 13 Conestaga Feb. 17 Phoenixville Jan. 17 Pottstown Home Feb. 21 Conshohocken Home JUNIOR VARSITY—Front row, left to right: Richard Keers, Nip Westmoreland, Woody Bossert, Alan Lammey, Tim Tweed, Dick Whitaker, Jack McCombs, Back row: Park Plank, John Fredd, Lou Pennypacker, Wilson Pollock, Jim Schollenberger, Coach—Mr. Campbell. Left to right: Joan Lewis, Mary Jane Perella, Joan Piersol. Captain; Betsy Courtlessa, Shirley Miller, Janet Bowman. Susie Norris, Jeanne Charles. Mary Jean Lillard. Connie Osborne, Miss Heller. Coach. GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 1956 SCHEDULE Jan. 17 Phoenixville Away Feb. 3 Oxford Away Jan. 24 Upper Merion Home Feb. 10 Coatesville Home Jan. 27 Bridgeport Home Feb. 14 West Chestei Home Jan. 31 Coates ville Away Feb. 17 Pottstown Away GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Kneeling: Millicent Krapf, Manager; Aina Ivansons, Bonnie Walton, Eleanor Stayer, Helen Pennebaker, Co-Captain; Margie Eppolito, Co-Captain, Gail Miller. Susie McCue. Mary Hamilton, Nancy Laird, Manager. Standing: Miss Wilson, Coach; Gerry McCombs, Edith Proftay, Barbara Osborne, Fay Manzi, Doris Robertson, Ella Westmoreland, Judy Manning, Ruth Klunk, Peggy Watts, Manager. Missing: Jane Showalter, Manager. (1955 Picture) (1955 Picture) SENIOR HIGH TRACK TEAM TRACK 1956 SENIOR HIGH SCHEDULE April 18 Conestoga............... Away April 20 Ches-Mont Relays ....... Home April 24 Pottstown .............. Home April 27 Penn Relays ............ Away April 28 Penn Relays ............ Away May 2 West Chester.............Home May 4 Phoenixville ........... Away May 9 Kennett Square ......... Home May 12 Ches-Mont Champs .... Away May 16 Coatesville ............ Away May 19 District I Champs ...... Away Senior High Coach—MR. DISERAFINO Junior High Coach—MR. HEMBERGER JUNIOR HIGH TRACK TEAM (1955 Picture) BASEBALL 1956 SCHEDULE April 5 Kennett Square .............. Home April 9 Conshockfen ............ Away April 12 Bridgeport ............. Home April 16 West Chester ........... Away April 19 Pottstown .............. Home April 23 Conestoga .............. Away April 26 Phoenixville ........... Home May 3 Conshocken ............. Home May 5 Coatesville ............. Away May 7 Bridgeport .............. Away May 10 West Chester ............ Home May 14 Pottstown ............... Away May 17 Conestoga ............... Home May 21 Phoenixville ............ Away May 26 Coatesville ............. Home Coach—Mr. Kaster Back to the Salt Mine! Bagging Again! Sound-Off. One, Two! TYPICAL DAY Fasten Your Seatbelts! Oh. No! Not Again! Quiet. Please! What's Up. Rock? Its Time for a Change Dig In! Cuttin’ a Rug Hotshots AT SCHOOL Archimedes' Fans The Day Never Ends! Fiesta or Siesta? THEY SELL EVERYTHING . . . THESE ADVERTISERS OF OURS! WITHOUT THEM THIS YEARBOOK WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE AND WITHOUT US TO BUY FROM THEM THEY'D HAVE NO REASON TO ADVERTISE. PATRONIZE THEM AS THEY PATRONIZED US! Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Amos, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Anderson Mrs. Gilbert A. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. W. W. E. Ash, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. E. Ash, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. George Aumiller Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker Mrs. Harold Beacher Mr. Carl Bengston Mrs. Frances Benner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bicking Mr. and Mrs. Maurice V. Bird Mr. and Mrs. Pennell Black Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bond Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Brookover Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Brown Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Bruton Grandma and Grandpa Bucher Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Burk Mr. and Mrs. John C. Carmichael Mr. and Mrs. James Casenta Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Cook Miss Edith Cornwall Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cozzone Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crandall Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crothers Mrs. Elizabeth Cumens Mr. and Mrs. Parke Curry Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Curry Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Dague Mr. and Mrs. David D’Attilio Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davis Miss Roberta M. Davis Mr. and Mrs. John T. Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delio Miss Anna Dewees Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dice Miss Florence E. Dick Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Dilworth Mr. Donald D. Dixon Mr. and Mrs. George F. Dixon, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dutt Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dunlap Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Norris Davis Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Edelen Mrs. Margaret Einolf Mr. and Mrs. John Esch Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eswoithy Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Fillman Aremac Films Mrs. John P. Fisher A Friend James K. Fry Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gasbarro Miss Ella M. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. M. Arthur Green Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gregg Mr. Samuel Gregg Miss Alice Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Ira Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hadfield Jack Hall Mr. and Mrs. Hallman Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Allan Harrington Earl Harrington Frank Haslett Mr. and Mrs. Hedrick Mr. and Mrs. S. Dicky Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. C. Barton Higham Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hixson Mr. and Mrs. Leo P. Hogg Mr. and Mrs. George S. Holden Mr. and Mrs. Merle Hove Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Irons Mr. and Mrs. William F. B. Isinger Miss Sophie Jankowski Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson The Reverend Mr. and Mrs. Jones Mr. Karl Klunder Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kochel Millicent Krapf Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kriebel Mr. and Mrs. George Laird Hazel F. Laird Mr. and Mrs. Howard Laird Miss Mildred F. Laird Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lammey Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lear Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee Paul A. Leonard Miss Martha Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Luminello Mrs. Lillian Luminella Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Manzi Mrs. Florence March Charles Martin Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mascherino Mrs. Charles Matthais Elmer D. Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mattioni Mr. Edward May The Kenneth McCardells Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. McCausland Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCIintock Mrs. Anna McWilliam Mr. and Mrs. John Mendenhall Mr. and Mrs. John Mento Mr. and Mrs. William Meredith Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz Mrs. George E. Miller Mr. George F. Miller Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore Miss Edith P. Moore Mr. Elmer C. Moore Miss Florence A. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Newlin Moore Mr. and Mrs. Norman Moulder Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mull Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mull Mr. and Mrs. George Murdock Mr. and Mrs. John Muzii Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. B. Newlin Mr. and Mrs. Ney Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Nichols Mr. Richard Nields Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nixdorf Mrs. Marian Noll Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Oatman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Orr Mr. and Mrs. Charles Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Page Mr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Pease Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Pechin Mr. and Mrs. William Pechin Mrs. Frank C. Pennypacker Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perella Mr. and Mrs. James Perella Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins The Warren Perkins Ben Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pierce Mr. and Mrs. John L. Piersol Mr. and Mrs. Norman Piersol Mr. and Mrs. Norman Piersol Patricia A. Piersol Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Piersol Mrs. Stella Poloncic Dr. and Mrs. Harvey T. Pullen Mr. and Mrs. Earl Raddiffe Mrs. Henry V. Ramsay Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Raysor Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reinharts Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler A. Rennard Horace Riggins Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers Mr. and Mrs. David Ross Richard Ruth Mr. and Mrs. Sabellico Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Schneider Mr. and Mrs. John Shisler Miss Alma C. Simmendinger Alice Smedley Mr. and Mrs. Davis Smedley Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smedley Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Smedley Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Speakman W. R. Spence Jean F. Stayer Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Stimson Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stinson Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stine Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Stouff Mr. William M. Stringer Mr. and Mrs. Norman Souden Mr. and Mrs. S. Warren Supplee Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Y. Swarner Mrs. Alverdia Swenk Mrs. Lena Talierco Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Talucci Eleanor V. Talucci Ray Talucci Frances Templin Margaret S. Thackeray Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thompson Mr. George Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Mrs. Mabel Trego Walter Trego Mrs. Nellie G. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Turner Mr. and Mrs. James Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Warlgiorski Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Watts Miss Janice V. Weir Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert P. Wells, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert P. Wells, Sr. West Ward Academy Alumni Association West Ward Academy Athletic Association West Ward Academy Vigilantes Association The Don Whites Mr. and Mrs. John Whitely Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Williams Miss Judy Williams Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Windle, Jr. Robert Windle Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Woodward Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Worthington Mr. and Mrs. C. Harvey Young Miss Dorothy Yoder Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Yoder, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Yoder, Jr. Mrs. William Yoder Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Zipse Mr. and Mrs. Harold Zipse Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Zittle LE MOT Y°ur School Photographer � Ml 129 EAST LANCASTER avenue DOWNINSTOWN, PA. Best Wishes to the Class of '56 SMEDLEY AUMILLER JOHNSON ROGERS General Insurance 134 E. Lancaster Avenue DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Compliments of MILLER'S BARBER SHOP Compliments of WOMAN'S CLUB Compliments of CRESTON 1. SHOEMAKER H. E. J. V. TREGO BROS. Crushed Stone—Sand Gravel and Cinders EXTON 1164 LIONVILLE, PENNA. Compliments of BRAUNSTEIN'S, INC. Good Luck to the Seniors Compliments of COATESVILLE, PENNA. SWEETLAND KEIM WILSON FUNERAL HOME Compliments of 107 W. Lancaster Avenue Downingtown, Pa. FARM MARKET BEST WISHES From the DOWNINGTOWN TEEN-AGE CLUB President MARY JANE PERELLA Vice President PHILOMENA DiBEREDINIS Secretary ......... Treasurer PATTY HILTON CONNIE OSBORNE JOAN HUGHES BARBARA WARREN JANE POLUCH JEAN LAFIATA SUSIE NORRIS JEANNE CHARLES JANET BOWMAN MARGIE EPPOLITO GERRY DEETS Compliments of C. B. ASSOCIATION DOWNINGTOWN PENNA. Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE FOOD CENTER Groceries—Meats Fruits—Produce Frozen Foods Bradford Ave. and Church Streets DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Phone 1303—1945 BEST POLICY rr at all Deal at eREENLEAF'S M r PHARMACY 1 l West Lancaster Ave. DOWNINGTOWN, PA. O TO SUIT Y0UR ItCulWA TASTE To Reorder STANLEY PRODUCTS Be a Hostess or Club Benefit Contact (Beautiful Gifts Given) ANN GOTWALS 71 Washington Avenue Phoenixville, Penna. Phone 9089 SWAN HOTEL ROMIG ELECTRONIC SERVICE CO. Appliances—Television Hi-Fidelity DOWNINGTOWN COATESVILLE JOHNNIE MILLER’S SERVICE STATION Lincoln Hwy. and Parke Alley DOWNINGTOWN, PA. JOHNSON'S Jewelry and Gifts RUST CRAFT AND NORCROSS GREETING CARDS Downingtown, Penna. Compliments of THE ARCHIVE It Happens Every Thursday HOMESTEAD POULTRY FARM Berks County's Finest BIRDSBORO, R. D. 1 W. N. HOWE Antiques 704 E. Lancaster Ave. Farmers Market, Booths 1 and 5 DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Phone 369 THE VILLAGE LUNCHEONETTE for Hoagies, Homemade PIES. CAKES, AND SOUPS Open Every Day II to II Except Monday Call Dwtgn. 880-R4 Compliments of BARMAY HOSIERY CO. Compliments of LIONVILLE GARAGE For Superior Service We Operate Our Own Plant 3-Hour Dry Cleaning VALLEYBROOK CLEANERS INC. 137 East Lancaster Avenue DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Phone Dwtgn. 389 or Valleybrook 3330 VALLEY FORGE MOTEL TV and Air Conditioning in Every Room at Downingtown Interchange PENNA. TURNPIKE AND ROUTE 100 BLACK HORSE GRILLE Setter t a,Cue Compliments of Home Cooked Meals Route 100 On Black Horse Hill MARTY'S MEN'S STORE Where You Get Quality Clothes—Styles 108 E. Main Street JEANETTE R. BUCKWALTER, Proprietor COATESVILLE, PENNA. Compliments Compliments of of THE LYNDELL STORE THE SHORT LINE OF PENN. To . . . DEVITT'S HARDWARE STORE Phone Coatesville 0810 Furniture—Appliances 163 W. Main Street COATESVILLE, PA. COMMUNITY BUILDERS DOWNINGTOWN BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Savings and Mortgages ROBERTS BUILDING Downingtown, Penna. Phone 208 THE DOWNINGTOWN LAUNDROMAT 137 E. Lancaster Avenue Downingtown, Pa. Phone 389 LAUNDRY—DRY CLEANING—SHIRTS Authorized Westinghouse Half-Hour Laundry (Dryers Available) BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1956 TONY’S BARBER SHOP Compliments of Tastee-Freez 304 Lincoln Ave. DOWNINGTOWN PENNA. GIUNTA'S PHARMACY Phone 1007-W NICHOLAS J. GIUNTA, Reg. Ph., B. S. Lancaster Ave. and Green Sts. E. G. SLIM KREITZER Downingtown, Pa. Power, Lawn, and Garden Equipment Phone 1977 AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE Phone ) Exton 1135-10 WORTHINGTON ORCHARDS MOORE’S CORNER CUPBOARD CORNER KETCH H. RUSSEL WORTHINGTON The Home of Good Fruit LIONVILLE, PA. Apples Peaches [J AND Dtgn. 695-R4 U SAVE .wsMfJw AT TOWN MOTORS ARMY NAVY DeSOTO—PLYMOUTH 108 E. Lancaster Avenue DOWNINGTOWN. PA. Phone 541 and 1041 Featuring Men's and Boys' HUSKIE MOCASSINS and WRANGLERS at Lowest Prices KARL BAUSS Florist (Greenhouses) LYNDELL, PA. Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1956 DOWNINGTOWN NATIONAL BANK Compliments of BELOIT EASTERN CORPORATION DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Compliments of . . . DOWINGTOWN IRON WORK, INC. Downingtown, Pa. ALLOY AND STEEL PLATE FABRICATION HUTCHINSON'S DRUG STORE Since 1892 DOWNINGTOWN, PENNA. Compliments of DUNMORE SPORTING GOODS Guns, Fishing Tackle Athletic Equipment 117 East Lancaster Avenue DOWNINGTOWN PENNA. PETE'S SERVICE STATION West Lancaster Avenue DOWNINGTOWN, PENNA. That Good Gulf Gasoline Compliments of SCHANELY'S JEWELRY STORE Phone Downingtown 1062 « LOOMIS f SERVICE STATION 1 Ludwig's Corner Phone Eagle 8-8429 IF IT’S COOP FOOD YOU WANT- EAGLE HOTEL Eagle, Pa. on Route 100 Compliments of LEAMAN’S TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION Fresh Opened Oysters and Clams Compliments of Fried—Stews—and to Take Out D'BERNARDI'S SWARNER'S RESTAURANT FOOD MARKET Complete Menu—Home Cooking 311 HIGHLAND AVENUE and Baking Phone 458 10 WALLACE AVENUE DOWNINGTOWN, PA. 'Hutxitioud DAIRY PRODUCTS Stop at THE GUERNSEY COW Best Wishes Best Wishes to the to the Class of 1956 Class of 1956 DOWNINGTOWN VILLAGE BEAUTY SHOP DEPARTMENT STORE JEAN F. STAYER 122-124 E. Lancaster Avenue Guthriesville, Penna. Phone 508 RAY G. SHEELER ra—A CHEVROLET ! Sales and Service DOWNINGTOWN, PA. McDONOUGH'S FLOWER SHOP 27 E. LANCASTER AVE. World Wide Service Downingtown 402 JOHN DAMICO Compliments Radio—Television o Sales and Service J. J. NEWBERRY 41 E. LANCASTER AVENUE DOWNINGTOWN. PA. Phone I7I9-W plotuert ?Vi e Congratulations and Best Wishes From WARREN PONTIAC COMPANY Your Pontiac Dealer DOWNINGTOWN HANNAH DEPUTY BEAUTY SHOPPE 36 West Lancaster Avenue Telephone 505 DOWNINGTOWN, PENNA. The Time Reserved Is for Your Individual Attention Compliments of BOGUSH'S FOOD MARKET Phone Downingtown 439 Compliments of TOWSON FUNERAL HOME 43 W. Lancaster Ave. DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Compliments of GEORGE'S RESTAURANT Compliments of KRAPF'S SCHOOL BUSES FRAZER'S FEED STORE R. D. No. 1 DOWNINGTOWN, PENNA. “—and do you know? ... there’s a money back guarantee on everything you purchase at the Downingtown Farmers Market!” THE BEST Of EVERYTHING farm fresh foods Merchandise fair Grocery Supermarket Giant Au_______________ FREE PARKING for 10,000 CARS FRIDAYS 6 P. M. ’til Midnight ______SATURDAYS Noon ’til Midnight j[ MONEY BACK GUARANTEE on EVERY PURCHflsFj DOWNINGTOWN FARMERS MARKET AND AUCTION ON LANCASTER PIKE @ EAST OF DOWNINGTOWN Compliments of McGUCKIN PYLE Downingtown Penna. Compliments of HERBIE'S MEAT MARKET 210 Bradford Ave. DOWNINGTOWN, PENNA. MANOR WL SERVICE CENTER iihPo R-D-No-1 ffV 7 Glen Moore, Pa. Phone 1 Glen Moore 2-5703 TEENY WEENY TOWN 121 West Lancaster Avenue DOWNINGTOWN PENNA. Infant's and Children's APPAREL Infancy Up to 14 Years! Phone Downingtown 217 PHYLLIS'S BEAUTY SHOP DOWNINGTOWN PENNA. PATTON FORD CO. Bell Lane and Lancaster Avenue (Next to Farmers Market) DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Phone 22—1796—480 Compliments of . . . S. AUSTIN BICKING PAPER MANUFACTURING COMPANY THEO. M. GRIFFITH SON DOWNINSTOWN, PA. Hardware, Sporting Goods and Seeds Stoves and House Furnishings STOLTZFUS LOCKER 1. G. A. FOOD MARKET Honeybrook, Pa. Telephone 3-3113 Compliments J. W. MAXWELL SON of M. SIMON ZOOK Paint—Hardware Building and Plumbing Supplies Coal and Fuel Oil Compliments of SAM CHARLES Compliments of BRICEY'S LUNCHEONETTE Route 322 Between DOWNINGTOWN AND WEST CHESTER Compliments of CROPPERS 1. G. A. MARKET Compliments of Guthrieville, Pa. YOUR COMPLETE FOOD MARKET WILLIAMS HOTEL BRADFORD HILLS QUARRY INCORPORATED Crushed Stone For Every Purpose PHONE 1710 Compliments of DUER SMEDLEY G. O. CARLSON, INC. Stainless Steel THORNDALE PENNSYLVANIA LOREN MURCHISON CO. 14 PARK PLACE NEWARK 2 NEW JERSEY Class Rings and Pins Trophies Medals KEIM WILSON FUNERAL HOME 107 W. Lancaster Avenue DOWNINGTOWN, PA. LITHOGRAPHED BY — TA?LOR PUBLISHING CO. DALLAS • TEXAS The Best Yearbooks are TAYLOR-MADE Zhe night has a thousand eyes Md the day but one-, yet the light of the bright world dies With the dying sun. On May 31, the Class of 1936 held its Commencement Exercises on the Athletic Field. The theme of the program, Tomorrow Begins Today, was presented by four student speakers. Samuel Matthews gave the address of welcome and introduced the theme; Joan Piersol spoke on WHO; John Dawson discussed UNESCO; Philomena DiBeredinis explained UNICEF. The address to the class was delivered by Dr. Robert D. Hershey, Pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, New York City, whose thought was that in order to keep knowledge, you must give it away—share it. Several members of the class received special awards: Virginia Stayer, the Mcllvain Scholarship; Joan Piersol, the D. A. T. A. Scholarship; Joan Piersol and Irvin Rubin-cam, the Alumni Awards. The most important event of the evening was the presentation of diplomas by Mr. George Nixdorf, president of the school board, assisted by Messrs. Thomas Brookover, James Manley, Elmer Matthews, and Edward Stouff, members of the joint board. COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS RECEIVING DIPLOMAS ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS Irvin Rubincam and Joan Piersol WINNERS AT ALL SPORTS BANQUET Joan Piersol, John Chilla, and Jim Walton ALL GOOD THINGS MUST END MOISTEN GLUE AND STICK IN BACK OF YEARBOOK - INSIDE OF COVER - LET BOOK SET ONE HOUR TO SECURE STICKING BE SURE GLUE IS MOISTENED EVENLY