Hamburg High School - Pinnacle Yearbook (Hamburg, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

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As the close of this school term approaches, we come to the exit of one of the most cherished parts in our play-the school-life of a person. The closing scene has just prepared us for our entrance into the world of self-dependency and Work. It is in this latter scene that we, as the future citizens, must do our greatest work-preparing the way for OUR children. Many actors in this play of life keep diaries to remember the various important scenes. Instead of a diary, we shall use our yearbook as the Pinnacle of lifels first act which prepares us for later life. Frank Borelli Earl Clouser Russell Erb Robert Heckman Luke Price Robert Reckley l X' F W, ' ' -x I ..-n, wuz ,J F, ww Wife' ik if e LCGL l0l'l Luther Stitzel Warren Reppert Earl Rollman Paul Roth Klaus Schiebler Edward Schlear Harold Schoener We, the class of 1947, respectfully dedicate our Pinnacle to the former students of Hamburg High School who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our country. They died for us, for our school, for our country, so that our posterity might have the full enjoyment of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people . Table nf Enlltents Secuon I The ADMINISTRATION See Page 80 Section II The SENI ORS Section III The UNDERCLASSMEN Section IV ATHLETICS Section V SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION Slzlmnl Bnard Left lo Right, Messrs. Thomas Sanger, Paul Tobias, Adam Hahn, Benjamin Wagner, Norman Kessler. In this small space we wish to express our thanks to the members of the Hamburg Board of School Directors. Workiilg behind the scenes of our school life is this group of men who see that everything in the school runs smoothly. These men give of their time so that we may have a better education. Through their efforts every detail of our school is pro- vided for: erasers, chalk, textbooks, and paper are ready for our useg school buildings are equipped and kept in orderg and the capable teachers in both the elementary school and high school are secured for us. To these men who have worked to enable us to gain a greater knowl- edge of the world and its intricacies we extend this word of gratitude. Six Supervising Principal MR. JOHN N. LAND Supervising Principal To the members of the lass of 1947: The time is almost here when you will don caps and gowns, and, with a pleasant thrill of excitement and pardonable feeling of pride, march to the stage of the Hamburg High School Auditorium and receive diplomas attesting your graduation from the Hamburg High School. It will have cost the taxpayers of the State and, more particularly, of the local school districts in which you reside, approximately one hundred thousand dollars to bring you to this important moment. Are your communities justified in this huge annual expense? The answer to this question lies in the future and with you. If you can show the world that you are better men and women because you have received a high school education no one will ever begrudge a cent of the money spent. The increased generosity with which the public supports the schools would seem to indicate that graduating classes in the past have proved their worth. They have not disappointed the hopes of their parents and friends. And when I read over the roll of this class, stopping for a thought- ful' moment at each name, I am convinced that the members of this class, too, will bring honor to the school and credit to themselves. If the other high schools of our country do as well, the future of America is secure. 101-IN N. LAND Seven Faculty Space and words are inadequate in expressing our gratitude to the teachers of our school days who have done an excellent job in pointing out to us the right and wrong roads of life. . Although many people have jobs in which they start at the bottom and continue until they reach the peak teachers must always start anew after they have completed teaching one class. There is no peak of .achievement to their work, no high or outstanding climax as class after class of graduates steps out into the guideless world. Their satisfaction comes from the fact that it is their teachings which will provide their reward and their praise. p A X f X l, X1 NS' N MISS JEAN ACKERMAN, B.S. MISS VERA BARTHOIQOMEXV MR. ARLAN BAVER, B.S. Bloomsburg S.T.C. B.S. Kutztown and East Stroudsburg Commerrinl Department Cedar Crest College S.T.C. Commercial Department Health Education Eight Sunil Studies -MAJ? 801.711 Studies Iruluxlrlgglrls Deflarimenl My f W Wfl' fl Q . M Afugwj. J ',, MR JOSI-PH BFHX BS MR JOHN PBLING BS NIR. STANLEY FORTNEY, BS Inst Stroudsburg STC lxuumvwn STC Millersville S.T.C. N MISS LOIS IsLINI' A B MISS ANNETTF MFRCURIO MRS. ANN RAPP, B.S. C Ldlr C rest C ullege A B M Ursinus College Luglzsb Deparlmenl IJILICIHSDD and Penn State Healib Eclnmlion MISS JANE SHUMAKER, B,A Ursinus College English Departnlcrlt I KJ YS MRS. MARY SINCLAIR, A.B. MRS. LOUISE THOMAS, B.S. Albright College Bloomsburg S.T.C. Social Studies Commercial Department 1 t WJM MR. VICTOR TRANSUE B.S., M.S. East Stroudsburg S.T.C. Penn State College Science Department MR. EARL WAGNER, B.S., M.S. MR. MAHLON WEBER, A.B. Penn State College F. 8: M. College Science and Mathematics Mathematics MISS KENT INIR. RICHARD DREIBELBIS Secretary Custodian Ten MISS ESTHER WOLFE, B.S. 5 West Chester S.T.C. Q : English Department x W 3 6 33 N s E W MR. NORIVIAN WENGER Custodian : Q S Hamhurq Elemental' Falzull FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Miss Bertha C. Reber-Normal Diploma, K.S.T.C.-6Bg Miss Helen E. Reber-B.S., K.S.T.C.-SAQ Mrs. Ella Rau Scholl-Normal Diploma, West Chester S.T.C.--GA, Principalg Miss Lillie L. Stoudt--Permanent Standard Certificate-4Ag Miss Flossie Mi. Moyer--B.S.g K.S.T.C.g 3B. SECOND ROW, Left lo Right: Miss Elva E. Bear-Normal Diploma, West Chester S.T.C.- 1Bg Miss Clementine Cope--B.S.g K.S.T.C.--IAQ Miss Marie Beahr-B.S., K.S.T.C.-3Ag Miss Madeline M. Borelli-Normal Diploma, K.S.T.C.-5Bg Miss Gladys M. Shafer-B.S., K.S.T.C. -2Ag Miss Agnes V. Altenderfer-B.S., K.S.T.C.--2Bq Miss Ella S. Groh-B.S., M.A., K.S.T.C., Columbia University-4B. The teachers in the Hamburg Elementary School have made a lasting impression upon those members of our class who attended their classes. A Through their efforts, understanding, and guid- ance, these teachers enabled us to pursue our various courses of study with a greater desire and a keener insight. It is with the deepest sincerity that the Senior Class of 1947 wishes to express their gratitude to these teachers. MR. IRVIN STERNER Cuxiodian Eleven Time Was Tw elvf: SENIUHS Class nf 1947 Left Io Right, FIRST ROW: Anna Becker, Emily Sonon, Betty Wink, Margaret Bailey, Donald Anthony, john Young, Katharine Miller, Marilyn Smith, Eva Stein, Dolores Kudleck, Ruth Ketner, Doris Mengle. SECOND ROW: june Gingrich, Ruth Moll, Lalene Zweizig, Myrle Ketner, Ella Wessner, Marguerite Himmelberger, Virginia Miller, Doris Rentschler, Ruth Zimmerman, Mae Rhoads, Marian Wentzel, Barbara Strohecker. THIRD ROW: Betty Jane Pascoe, Pauline Kress, Betty Gruber, Maurine Smith, Joyce Heinly, Phyllis Mohan, Sarah Epting, Luella Berger, Anna Bubbenmoyer, Beatrice Feick, Marilyn Yoder, Elsie Rentschler. FOURTH ROW: George Fink, Charles Reed, Glenn Himmelberger, Robert Muller, Paul Schaeffer, Maxine Rubin, Lenore Schiebler, Helen Nies, jean Batdorf, Marion Althouse, Myron Hartman. FIFTH ROW: Charles Turner, Marvin Shollenberger, John Seitzinger, Eugene Rightmyer, Robert Gowans, George Kershner, Mark Seaman, john Adams, Harold Fink, George Achenbach. SIXTH ROW: Edwin Moyer, Kermit Frantz, Robert Etchberger, Ralph Ernst. Fourteen Senior Class llfficers 1.011 In Riglvl, FIRST ROXV: Donald Anthony, john Young, Katharine Miller. SECOND ROXV: Marilyn Smith, Betty Wink. President ...., .,... 1 ohn Young Vice-President . . ., Donald Anthony Secretary .... . . Katharine Miller Treasurer . . . . Marilyn Smith It has often been said that upon the leadership of an organization hangs its success or failure. The class of 1947 has indeed made a happy choice in its officers. The class has hurdled many obstacles and is bringing to a close a successful four years at Hamburg High School. Our officers attempted to do their utmost to make the class of 1947 one of the best ever to graduate from this school. They have been the ideal type of officers and we can truthfully say they have served us well. Fifteen May Il January 25 MARION IRENE ALTHOUSE Cheerful, quiet gal . . . enjoys bike riding . . . shies away from shorthand transcription . . . likes chicken pot pie and ice cream . . . dislikes chipped nail polish . . . wants to be a typist. GEORGE POTTEIGER ACHENBACH Doc . . . hot temper . . . top man in school sports . . . a regular tease . . . always seen at Rips or F 8: F . . . wants to join the army. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 2, 4g Baseball 3, 4: Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 43 Track 2, 3, 4. JOHN FRANKLIN ADAMS Addy . . . owner of red hair and cor- responding temper . . . great sports fan . . . enjoys seafood . . . dislikes butter . . . argu- mentative . . . energetic . . . wants to learn the hard way by joining the army. ACTIVITIES: Hi-Y 3, Treasurer 33 Pinnacle Staff 4g Mixed Chorus 4g Intramural Sports 1, 2g Basketball 3, 4g Track 1, 2, 55 Baseball 3, 4g Student Council 2. ll V February 25 Sixteen 5 DONALD LEROY ANTHONY i Brains . . . good-humored . . . plays p piano, clarinet . . . tease . . . conscientious . . . loves to argue . . . hopes to be an engineer. ACTIVITIES: Student Council 1, 4, President 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Library Club 3, 43 Hi-Y 5,' 4g Pinnacle Staff, Co-Editor 4: National Hon Society 3, 49 President 45 Vice President 33 setlgil Class Vice President 43 Athletic Assoc tion, p Treasurer 43 Senior Class Play 4. NW My February 14 MARGARET MAE BAILEY Likes football games . . . enjoys eating pot pie . . . dislikes gossips . . . owner of a silly giggle . . . Greyhound buses . . . doesn't mind being teased . . . sophisticated . . . chooses high-heeled shoes . . . is looking for an orchestra which needs a singer. f ACTIVITIES: Mixed chorus 1, , 4g Gir ' L A semble 5, 4g High Lights staff 3, I june 9 JEAN ROTHERMEL BATDORF Batty . . . Hashing brown eyes . . . en- joys swimming and basketball . . . collects match booklets . . . trudges mile to school . . . craves chicken and waffles . . . ambition is to become a stenographer. ACTIVITIES: Student Council 35 Tri-Hi-Y Z, 3, 4, Executive Board 43 Intramural Sports 1, 2, 5, 4g Varsity Basketball 4. january 21 Seventeen I My ANNA ELAINE BECKER Well-poised . . . likeable . . . raves about veal cutlets . . . good dresser . . . enjoys swimming and traveling . . . dislikes scratch- ing nails on blackboard . . . a capable and eflicient worker . . . somebody will be lucky to have her as a stenographer. ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports 1, 2, 43 Mixed Chorus 4. February 14 LUELLA ARLENE BERGER Fanny . . . talkative and giggly . . . delights in chicken and waffles . . . loves to dance . . . pet peeve, straight hair . . . doesn't mind being at the other end of a joke . . . wants to become an aviatrix. January 5 ANNA MAE BUBBENMOYER Modest . . . magic fingers of assembly I . . . collects wishing bones and perfume bottles . . . eats turkey with delight . . . despises unpolished shoes . . . likes swim- ming . . . wants to become a buyer for a department store. C' ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports 15 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Girls Ensemble 3, 4. xx 5 july 9 Eighteen SARAH VANETTA EPTING Quiet and friendly gal . . . slight . . . collects pictures of cinema . . . choice colors are green and blue . . . will be a secretary. September 1 RALPH PIERCE ERNST A Witty and quick . . . drives green Plymouth . . . argumentative . . . specializes in Mechani- cal drawing . . . wants to build things of f 'A the future. M ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports 1, 2, 5, 45 Mixed Chorus 4. O March 17 yi j ROBERT LEWIS ETCHBERGER Kuff' Etch . . . popular red-headed cyclone Y, .. . . Murph . . . owner of freckles . . . 8 at iterally dives into corn-pie . . . loves to loaf . . . daily 5 8: 10c store ornament. ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports 3, 4g Literary Society, Vice-President 4g Library Club, Treasurer 4g Senior Play 4g Soccer 49 Track 3. May ll Nineteen April BEATRICE MAE FEICK Beattie . . . small, but very talkative 4 . . . pork and sauer kraut is her favorite j dish . . . enjoys basketball . . . to adorn a local oiiice is her goal. 28 lx B A XY? GEORGE CARL FINK Fussler . . . blonde wavy hair . . . sec- ond Harry James . . . husky . . . enjoys hunting . . . eats anything and everything . . . wants to see the world via the navy. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 2, 3, 4g Track 2, 3, In- tramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 5, 4g Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4g Hi-Y 3, 43 Boys Octet 3. Boogie . . . proud owner of curly blonde hair . . . once a navy man . . . ready wit . . . en he has! HAROLD WILLIAM FINK joys morning classes only-that's all August 15 Twenty 1 KERMIT CHARLES FRANTZ Kermie . . . six foot giant . . . cowboy movie fiend . . . whiz at sports . . . quiet fellow . . . What's it to you? . . . hopes to be an agriculturist. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 2, 3, 43 Basketball, Jr. Varsity 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Track, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4. JUNE ARLENE GINGRICH Energetic . . . sports lover . . . quick- tempered . . . winning smile . . . goes for ham in a big way . . . enjoys outdoor ac- tivities . . . there's a glitter on her third finger left. ACTIVITIES: Home Economics Club 1, 2, 33 Cheerleading 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 45 Track 2, 3, 4g Senior Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3: G.I.A. Executive Board 3, President 43 Intramural Sports 1, 2, 5, 4. January 2 February 20 june 12 ROBERT ALEXANDER GOWANS Al . . . wonderful soccer player . . . dependable . . . to him no sport surpasses swimming . . . tall, blonde, terrific . . . drives '46 Dodge . . . wants to become an electrical engineer. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Library Club 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4, Athletic As- sociation, President 43 Student Council 4. Twenty-one Q In BETTY JANE GRUBER Betts . . . enjoys basketball . . . quiet 4 tors . . . Swiss steak is her favorite dish . . wants to become a telephone operator. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Tri-Hi-Y lg Home economics Club 5g Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3. . . good at typing . . . dislikes prevarica- November 3 Qs November 29 JOYCE ELAINE HEINLY jo Jo . . . spends time at roller skating rink . . . crazy about Vaughn Monroe . . . shorty of the class . . . dislikes sarcastic people . . . aim is to become an air-hostess. 3, 4g Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 4g S i Play 4g Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. B I MYRON ALTON HARTMAN Ace . . . favorite sport, basketball . . . editor of Rocktown News . . . always ready with an answer . . . dabbles in witty jingles . . . interested in journalism. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Varsity Basketball 2, 3, Cap- tain 4g High Lights 33 Intramural Basketball 4. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Tri-Hi-Y lg Cheerleader 1, my September 19 Twenty-two ' . GLENN WILLARD HIMMELBERGER gp Shorty . . . regular chatterbox and joke- ster . . . whiz at baseball . . . delights in fishing and hunting . . . always heard saying, Oh, I like 'em all. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 5, 4. MARGUERITE MAE HIMMELBERGER 4 C Margy . . . happy-go-lucky . . . pasg' 0 senger on Lemon bus . . . loves veal cut-as lets and Italian food . . . swoons to Vaugh A Monroe's orchestra . . . likes dancing . . has an answer for everything ACTIVITIES: Home Econ ic Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4g Tri-Hi- Sports 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls Ensem Senior play 4. become a telephone 0pe April 13 ..rW I September 2 ea bl, 3: ,4gIt d 4 October fi EFFIE LOUISA KERSHNER Eppie . . . swoons over walnut sundaes . . . enjoys traveling . . . easily recognized by r laugh . . . sunny and even disposi- ti . . . one of twins. Twenty-three l GEORGE CALVIN KERSHNER, JR. birds in Room 15. ACTIVITIES: Hi-Y Club fi. December 13 Enjoys wide open spaces . . . drives green Pontiac . . . quiet . . . spends lots of time hunting and fishing . . . one of the early MYRLE IREN E KETN ER Kitty . . . always seen at skating rink March 22 RUTH MARIE KETNER Ketty . . . active Girl Scout and 4-H Club member . . . crazy about chicken pot pie . . . enjoys bookkeeping . . . fan of basketball and softball teams . . . wants to be a Home Economics teacher. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g Home .Eco Club 1, 2, 3, President 33 Mixed Chorus r ' ntr mural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Twenty-four . . . enjoys chicken and waffles . . . spends time in drug store . . . likes bookkeeping . . . homemaking is her goal. ACTIVITIES: Home Economics Club 1, 2, 5 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Intramural Sports 1, 2. October 26 PAULINE DIANNA KRESS Polly . . . dislikes fussy people . . . enthusiastic sports spectator . . . enjoys chili con carne . . . makes lovely felt pins . . . likes bookkeeping and typing . . . short . . . possesses a hearty laugh . . . can't de- cide between bookkeeping and typing for a future vocation. ACTIVITIES: jr. Tri-Hi-Y 1: Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 High Lights Staff 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Sports 1, 23 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 31 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Girls' Ensemble 3. K J October 16 DOLORES ANNE KUDLECK Dolly . . . noted for giggle and Highti- ness . . . enthusiastic about dancing and swimming and roller skating . . . loves to argue . . . always chewing gum . . . will join Women in White . ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports lg Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4: High Lights Staff 4g Senior Play 4. V If August 16 f 4 ' 4 X DORIS MABEL MENGLE Jakie . . . always in a rush . . . some- times seen pounding piano keys . . . despises snakes . . . ardent sports fan . . . has a ready laugh . . . goal is work of dental hygienist. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 43 High Lights 2, 3, 4g G.I.A. Executive Board 45 Pinnacle Staff 41 Library Club 5, 43 Mixed Chorus 1, 23 Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. February 8 Twenty-five KATHARINE PRISCILLA MILLER Kass . . . enjoys all sports . . . well- dressed . . . always hungry for lobster tail . . . drives Hudson coupe . . . basketball star . . . popular . . . always tardy . . . headed for college. ACTIVITIES: Corresponding Secretary, Jr. Tri- Hi-Y 13 Sr. Tri-Hi-Y, Vice-President 2, 3, 4, In- tramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 4g Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Varsity Basketball 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Jr. Class Officer, Secretary 3, Sr. Class Officer, Secretary 4, Pinnacle Staff 4. March 9 W VIRGINIA MAE MILLER Ginny . . . known for silly giggle . . . red hair . . . dislikes bossy people . . . picks green for her color . . . loves corn pie and ice cream . . . likes to read. june 11 PHYLLIS ELAINE MOHAN Becky . . . excellent typist . . . loves spaghetti and Italian sandwiches . . . en- joys dancing . . . baseball fan . . . dislikes high heels and anklets together . . . ambi- tion is to become an office worker. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Treasurer 15 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, Secre- tary 3: Intramural Sports 1, 4, Senior Play 4. 0' September 15 T -six X , 4 ,,x' RUTH MARY MOLL Fuzzy . . . dependable . . . energetic . . . pickles are her delight . . . in spare time she reads and swims . . . active . . . all 'round gal . . . wants to be a librarian. ' ACTIVITIES: Basketball 3, 45 Cheerleader 3g Mixed Chorus 2, 4g High Lights 1, 2, 3, Editor 43 Debate Squad 35 Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4g jr. Tri-Hi-Y President lg Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3: Literary Society Secretary 4, Student Council 2, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 43 National Honor Society 3, 4, Treasurer 33 Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4. WV EDWIN JACOB MOYER, JR. jake . . . plays clarinet . . . drives green Buick . . . loves peaches and basketball . . . cut up . . . Smashing! . . . slow motion . . . someday wants to run a dairy. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 2, 3, 4g Track 1, 25 Hi-Y 3g Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, High Lights Staff 2, 3, 49 Boys Octet 33 Boys Quartet 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Senior Play 4. September Z1 1 V I5 .U June 6 ROBERT RICHARD MULLER Rocky . . . great athlete . . . small, but mighty . . . soccer and basketball are his heart throbs . . . pleasant . . . spins around in gray '37 Chevy . . . his goal is to be- come a draftsman. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, Hi-Y lg Student ouncil 3, Library Club 14 Athletic Association, Vice-President 4g Senior Play 4. june 9 'X ft P YU t X li f or r, X xx K Twenty-seven HELEN LOUISE NIES Red . . . tall . . . versatile . . . delights in fried chicken . . . giggling . . . all 'round girl . . . enjoys reading . . . ardent basket- ball fan . . . nursing is her aim. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 3, 45 G.I.A. Executive Board 2, 33 Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Correspondent Secretary 3, President 4g jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Vice-President lg Library Club 3, 4g National Honor Society, Secretary 4, Pinnacle Staff, Editor 4, Student Council 1, 4g Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4g Senior Play 4. it BETTY JANE PASCOE Petite . . . bashful blonde . . . ardent gum chewer . . . chicken is her forte . . . nursing is her goal. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, G.I.A. Execu- tive Board lg Home Economics Club 2, 3, Treas- urer 3, Library Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Sports l, 4. February 25 CHARLES MARTIN REED jack . . . Hawk man in basketball . . Sinatra's image . . . quick-tempered . brilliant. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 3, 4, junior Class Vice-President 35 Base- ball 4g Boys' Quartet 3, 4g National Honor So- ciety 4. june 9 Twenty-eight .sawfm A W6 .-AA DORIS ELAINE RENTSCHLER Toot . . . humorous and witty . . . great basketball fan . . . wants to join school of nurses . . . I hate you for that. ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports 1, 2, 35 Home Economics Club 2, 3. june 9 ELSIE MARY RENTSCHLER Pussy . . . likes cheese popcorn for breakfast . . . green eyes . . . enjoys eat- ing macaroni and cheese . . . detests snooty people . . . uses up excess energy hiking and swimming . . . perfers wearing blue and yellow . . . wants to become someone's secretary. ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports 1, 25 Tri- Hi-Y 3. W X Y C February 7 MAE DOROTHY RHOADS Decided blonde . . . could live on veal cutlets . . . spends pastime embroidering . . . loathes people who want to be more than they really are . . . intends to become a hair-dresser. ACTIVITIES: Mixed Chorus 1, lg Intramural Sports 1, 2g Tri-Hi-Y 1. May 24 Twenty-nine EUGENE ROBERT RIGHTMYER Buppy . . . persevering . . . hobby, horseback riding . . . sly humor . . . likes languages . . . represented Hamburg High in the Town Meeting programs on the radio . . . his aim, landscape architecture and horticultural experiments. ACT ITIES: National Honor Society 3, 4, Presi 3, Treasurer 4, Vice-President 4g Pin- taff 4, Student Council lg Intramural Sport M1 d Chorus 3, 45 Debate Team 3, 4, Library Club 1, , 3, 43 Hi-Y 3, 4, Secretary 4, Executive Board 4g High Lights 2, 3, 4g Chess Club Pres- ent 4. December 20 MAXINE GLORIA RUBIN Maggie . . . pleasing personality . . . likes chicken chow mein . . . often seen bike riding . . . good bookkeeper . . . loathes waiting for any thing or anybody . . . whiz t shorthand . . . headed for Temple. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y Ex- ecu ' e Board 4. XY' J 1 ,??S-t 3 YN JJ PAUL RICHARD SCI-IAEFFER Strap . . . ,47's Frank Sinatra . . . splen- did dancer . . . good looks . . . pleasant fellow . . . I've Been Working on the Rail- road . . . prospective Penn Stater. ACTIVITIES: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Student Council 4g Library Club 43 Literary Society, President 4, Intramural Sports 1, 3, 43 Boys Quartet 3, 43 Hi-Y, Chaplain 35 Senior Play 4. January 26 Thirty I W LENORE CHARLOTTE SCHIEBLER .M U Lilly . . . incessant talker . . . wants to see the world . . . enjoys basketball . . . known for her silly giggle . . . pet peeve, waiting for late train or bus . . . creator of several stunning sweaters. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4g Tri-Hi-Y Exf ecutive Board 43 Jr. Tri-Hi-Y Recording Secre- tary lg High Lights 4g Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 33 Athletic Association Secretary 4. October 24 MARK MILLER SEAMAN Steamer . . . born tease . . . talkative . . . drives a Plymouth . . . loves telling jokes . . . hails from West Hamburg . . . sells groceries at the American Store. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 3, 45 Manager Soccer Team 4g Library Club, Vice President 4. April is JOHN JACOB SEITZIN GER Seity . . . well dressed . . . A1 baseball player . . . commutes from Shartlesville in a Dodge . . . smooth dancer . . . seen but not heard. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 3, 4. May 14 Thirty-one cj I MARVIN JOHN SHOLLENBERGER Mops . . . talkative . . . argumentative . . . sleepy looking . . . always making ex- cuses . . . wears sporty clothing . . . enjoys dancing. ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 43 Senior Play 4. March 15 MARILYN MAE SMITH I'Smitty . . . seen driving a Buick . . . hobby is drawing . . . loves French fries and sea foods . . . enjoys swimming . . . et peeve, something started and never finished . . . Medical Technology is her am- lbition. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, , Executive Board 3, 4g Student Council 1, 4g Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Highlights Staff 1, 2, Girls En- semble 3g Jr. Class Treasurer 39 Sr. Class Treas- urer 4g Senior Class Executive Board 4g National Honor Society 4, Secretary 43 Debate Club 3: Senior Play 4. April zo Q sqiggg MAURIN E PEARL SMITH Smitty . . . blue-eyed blonde . . . sports fan . . . adores blue . . . peeved when people over-dress . . . always seen in two-piece ensembles . . . sports a sparkler . . . wants to be an artist. ACTIVITIES: G.I.A. Executive Board 2, In- tramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 43 Basket- ball 3, 4. December 1 1 Thirty-two EMILY MARIE SONON Quiet, but quick-tempered . . . collects pictures as a hobby . . . dislikes two-faced 1 people . . . can always eat chicken and waliies . . . ambition is to become a hair- dresser. ACTIVITIESz Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. f january 14 EVA MARIE STEIN Winning personality . . . wears sports clothes . . . relishes chicken and waffles . . . enjoys reading and photography . . . gossips get in her hair . . . ambition is to become an air-hostess. ACTIVITIES: Student Council 2, Mixed Chorus 2, 3g High Lights 3, 43 Pinnacle 4g G.I.A. Executive Board 4: Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4: Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4. April I6 1 t ,ffM 4 BARBARA IRENE STROHECKER Bobbie . . . silent type . . . tall, slim, A and poised . . . easily angered . . . pork chops rate high . . . loathes malicious gossip . . . wears tailored clothes well . . . en- thusiastic about driving. September 18 Thirty-three rs JV if My W ranger. ACTIVITIES: Hi-Y 4. April dictation from some executive. February 18 ELLA KATHRYN WESSNER Quiet and studious . . . collects religious pictures . . . enthusiastic about basketball . . . hates gossiping . . . wishes to become a florist. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3g Intramural Sports 1, Z, 3, 41 Mixed Chorus 3, 4. ,JA Thirty-four ACTIVITIES: G.I.A. Executive Board lg I tramural Sports lg Pinnacle Staff 4. CHARLES CLAYTON TURNER Quiet . . . prefers shop to other subjects . . . enjoys hiking . . . enthusiastic hunter and fisherman . . . wants to be a forest MARIAN ELAINE WENTZEL Shpook . . . creates new hair styles . argumentative . . . hates chipped nail polish . . . likes hot music . . . good stenographer . . . fast talker . . . crazy about deep golden suntans . . . is looking forward to taking July 6 I 4' W ' r 4, .4 BETTY JANE WINK Singing star . . . good dancer . . . enjoys swimming and basketball . . . goes for Italian spaghetti . . . likes writing letters and music . . . hates two-faced people . . . desire is to become a singer. ACTIVITIES: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 High- lights 23 Basketball Manager 2, 3: Literary Society, Treasurer 4g G.I.A. 1, 2, 3, 4g Recording Secretary 2, 3, 43 Student Council 33 Public Speaking Club 33 Pinnacle Staff 43 Senior Play 4. April I9 MARILYN ARLENE YODER Pickles . . . happy, carefree lass . . . loathes smart underclassmen . . . wears sports clothes . . . likes ice cream and roast chicken . . . is looking forward to saying- Number please. W A dgpdf-f-WWW 1 ,efe fffWi,,2,fig ,Jw Honey . . . rugged . . . very athletic . . . Hirtatious . . . argues for others' rights plus his own . . . monstrous appetite . . . F 8: F salesman . . . faculty headache . . class leader . . . popular. ACTIVITIES: Track 1, 2, 43 junior Varsity Basketball 2: Varsity Basketball 3, 43 Soccer 2, 3, 43 Baseball Manager 3, 43 Debate Club 33 Library Club 3, 43 Hi-Y 23 junior Class President 33 Senior Class President 4g Student Council Pres- ident 4. September 28 Thirty-live May 5 October 15 I X RUTH ZIMMERMAN jovial . . . lover of cornpie . . . likes roller skating and swimming . . . always has a smile on her face . . . loathes people who crack knuckles . . . good talking partner with Kudleck . . . easy going . . . wants to live in Florida. ACTIVITIES: Intramural Sports 1, 2, 39 Tri-Hi- Y 3, 43 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3. MW MARY LALENE ZXVEIZIG Lenie . . . despises rainy weather . . . plays accordian . . . quiet, but fun . . . en- joys typing and bookkeeping . . . bicycle riding is her pastime . . . loves ham and French fries . . . teaching is her goal. ACTIVITIES: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4g Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Thirty-six Last Will and Testament KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that we, the class of 1947, of Hamburg High School, state of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind and body and seeing an exigency for bestowing our endowments do here- by make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. FIRST: To the ever suffering pupils we will fewer conduct marks, warmer rooms in winter and for those who are always caught chewing gum or sleeping, a morning studying class in which they may catch up on sleep, chew gum or use in any other way in which it may be pleasing to them. SECOND: Unto the school we confer the right to graduate another class as fine as that of 1947. In addition to this we will to the school per- manent goal posts and a cafeteria. THIRD: To the patient and uncomplaining faculty we will more obedient pupils and less chewing gum under the seats. As an aid for help- ing pupils keep their eyes open on a Monday morning we will to the faculty tooth picks to uphold their eyelids. Last but not least we leave to the faculty pupils who get their report and excuse cards in on time. IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our name and seal this thirtieth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven. CLASS or 1947 The foregoing instrument has been signed, sealed, published and de- clared by the above-named testator, the Class of 1947 on this thirtieth day of May, 1947, and we, thereupon, at the request of the Class subscribe Out' 112111165 ZS WIIIICSSCS tl'lCI'Ct0. MARIAN WENTZEL EVA STEIN Thirty-seven 1' SEPTEMBER 3 Oh Gee-I wish vacations lasted forever. 4 A returned navy man became one of us. 15 Reading Fair-Oh-am I dizzy. 30 Click, there goes the camera and the seniors' pictures were ready to be put on file. OCTOBER 1 Kurt Singer told us all about the underground work in Europe. 29 Hamburg wrapped up another Berks County Soccer Ch . . . am 1onsh1 . Con ratulations, Hawks! P P 8 NOVEMBER 1 What's all the excitement about? Haven't you heard- the Senior pictures arrived. 18 Chills and Thrills-The Pinnacle Staff presented The Bat in the Belfry . 21 Harold Harrington and his band provided the music for the Senior Tri-Hi-Y annual semi-formal. 25 Members of the soccer team received their awards for a job well done. 28 Time out from school to feast on the traditional Thanksgiving turkey. DECEMBER 13 Cookbooks were busy in preparation for the Senior Food Sale. 20 Santa Claus wished everyone a Merry Christmas and we trudged home in the snow come vacation. 'l to begin a very wel- JANUARY 2 Back to the grind after a wonderful interlude. See Page 80 Thirty-eight 21 Mid-year examinations ended-what a relief. 30 Something old, something new-anything at all for the Senior Rummage Sale. FEBRUARY 3 Smile for the birdy-this was the order of the day while the Pinnacle pictures were being taken. 4 Serenades were rendered by the Melody Trio . 7 Hamburg defeated Fleetwood and captured the North- ern Division Basketball crown. 19 History was made on our hill-a Berks County Forum of the Air program was broadcast from H.H.S. over WRAW. MARCH 11 Everyone wanted to enter aviation after hearing Wes- ley Flannery discuss the A-B-C's of aeronautics. 17 Basketball awards were given to the champs. 21 X 22 A Date With Judy was produced by future stars of stage and screen. APRIL 4 Good Friday Holiday. MAY 1 The beginning of'the end. 12 X 15 Senior examinations-Oh, woe is me! 23f28 Seniors loafed while underclassmen went through mental agony. 25 Baccalaureate Sermon-it was getting closer. 28 Class Night-it was just around the corner. 29 Graduation! We were kind of sorry to leave Hamburg High after all. See Page 80 'M Y ! I F v 1 'll -I JI .ala I Thirty-nine Left to Right, STEPS: Donald Anthony, Marguerite Himmelberger, Marvin Shollenberger. SIT- TING: Helen Nies, Robert Muller, Ruth Moll, Paul Schaeffer, Dolores Kudleck. STANDING: Betty Wink, Robert Etchberger, Joyce Heinly, Katharine Miller, Phyllis Mohan, Edwin Moyer, Mrs. Sinclair, Directorg Marilyn Smith. CAST Mitzi Hoffman ..... Katharine Miller Another of fudy's friends Judy Foster ' ,' ' Ruth MOH Mr. Martindale .... Donald Anthony A teen-age Miss . M I , F P I S h ff A theatrzcal producer e vm osterg ' au C ae er Mrs. Hotchkiss ....... Marilyn Smith er father u A laundry woman Dora Foster Helen Nles Eloise Hotchkiss . . . Dolores Kudleck Her mother Her daughter, who elocutes Randolph Foster ..... Robert Muller Mrs. Shultzhammer Her J'0 '1ge' bfvfbef Marguerite Himmelberger Hannah ............... Betty Wink of the P,T.A. The maid Rexford Meredith O'Connor B3l'b3.1'3. WIHSOCICCI .... MOIIZH Robert Etchbefger fudjff friend A new hoy in town Oogie Pringle ........ Edwin Moyer Susie ................ Joyce Heinly The man in judy's life Rex's laid sister Forty ll Hale with Judy Will Judy Foster get to be Queen of the Community Relief dance? With this goal in mind, energetic Judy and her friend Barbara wrack their brains to find a way of raising money for the Community Relief Fund. The Queen of the dance will be the girl who brings in the most money. With a disheartening sum of only a few dollars, Judy and Barbara enthusi- astically enter scads of contests. As a result, Judy's troubles double. Her mother, who does not dye her hair, wins dozens of bottles of The Hair Dye for Lively Ladies and her father-due to a mix-up of photographs--wins honorable mention in a national Stay Kissable Lips contest. Adding to the confusion in the Foster home, bags of fertilizer are delivered as prizes instead of the desired money. Judy's troubles do not end here. She loses Barbara's company because of a contest and, with many suggestions from her insect-collecting brother, writes a true confession of her supposedly unruly life. Then, to make life more miserable for Judy, a neighbor takes, instead of a P.T.A. speech, Judy's carefully written confession which states that she is a bigamist. Later, much time is spent in proving to the people of the town that the confession was Judy's, and not Mrs. Foster's, as everyone believed. Unhappily, the dance draws nearer and nearer, and still Judy does not have enough money to beat her rival Tootsie Whiteman. When the day finally arrives, downhearted Judy sulks in her room. That night, while Mr. and Mrs. Foster are dancing, Judy and Randolph agree to be witnesses at the wedding of Rex O'Connor and his girl, Gloria. Judy tells this to Oogie and he, believing that she is going to elope, tells her parents. Great relief is felt throughout the family and complete happiness reigns when Oogie returns to spread the news that Judy will actually be the Queen of the Ball. Forty-one Prophecy LOOKING AHEAD TO TEN YEARS FROM NOW WE SEE: DOLORES KUDLECK and MARII,YN SMITH, after successfully completing their nurse's training, working their way up and becoming the head nurses of an exclu- sive hospital with DORIS RENTSCHLER being a very competent supervisor of the children's ward while HELEN NIES and RUTH KETNER are taking care of occupa- tional therapy and dietetics respectively. BETTY GRUBER and MAE RHOADS .as co-owners of a flourishing beauty salon. Displayed in their windows will be the latest hair styles, creams, lotions and other beauty aids created by MARIAN WENTZEL. PHYLLIS MOHAN'S hands adorning every nail polish advertisement. Your ultra-modern home designed and built by RALPH ERNST while ROBERT GOWANS installs the electricity. MARGARET BAILEY, PAUL SCHAEFFER, and BETTY WINK as a famous trio featured every Sunday afternoon over the Melody Hour . JUNE GINGRICH, MAURINE SMITH, ANNA BECKER, MYRLE KETNER, and ELLA WESSNER as happy and well-established home makers. LUELLA BERGER piloting a Pan-American clipper while hostesses JOYCE HEINLY and EVA STEIN are making the passengers comfortable. Librarian, RUTH MOLL, helping you find the latest bestseller. LALENE ZWEIZIG and MAXINE RUBIN leading the commercial department of Hamburg High School. The members of our class shopping in a department store which has received much of its merchandise through the buying efforts of LENORE SCHIEBLER and ANNA BUBBENMOYER. In this same department store we see BARBARA STROHECKER engaged as a model. EDWIN MOYER supplying us with dairy products while JEAN BATDORE, his secretary, is keeping the books in order. JOHN YOUNG, florist, owner and operator of a chain of green houses. BETTY JANE PASCOE and RUTH ZIMMERMAN just returning from one of their annual trips to Florida. MARILYN YODER and MARGUERITE HIMMELBERGER, the voices with the smiles, putting through long-distance telephone calls. , ROBERT MULLER and KERMIT FRANTZ, equally famous as coaches for well- known basketball teams. GEORGE KERSHNER'S farm supplying our local markets with Grade A farm produce. SARAH EPTING, EMILY SONON, MARION ALTHOUSE, and VIRGINIA MILLER as typists while BEATRICE FEICK and ELSIE RENTSCHLER take care of the filing and bookkeeping in the local industries respectively. EEEIE KERSHNER as the owner of Kershner's Red and White Cottages . Costume jewelry designed by PAULINE KRESS gleaming in every jewelry store window. MYRON HARTMAN'S poetry being recited by pupils all over the country. CHARLES TURNER, forester, located high up in a remote watchtower in the Rocky Mountains. DONALD ANTHONY and HAROLD FINK as well-known civil engineers. ROBERT ETCHBERGER as manager of the local five and ten with KATHARINE MILLER working as the accountant. EUGENE RIGHTMYER as a famous linguist. Our armed forces are being strengthened and glorified by adventure-loving MARVIN SHOLLENBERGER, GEORGE FINK, and GEORGE ACHENBACH. CHARLES REED as the senior most likely to succeed in anything he undertakes. JOHN ADAMS, MARK SEAMAN, and GLENN HIMMELBERGER employed as me- chanics in an aircraft factory making the newer and better planes of tomorrow. JOHN SEITZINGER, dentist, doing repair work on your teeth as DORIS MENGLE, dental hygienist, assists. EVA STEIN MARIAN WEN'rzEL Forty-two UNIJEHIILASSMEN Class nf 1943 Doris Manbeck, Ray Schaeffer, William Kauffman, Nancy Gliem, Dorothy Gingrich. On the second last rung of the school life ladder is this class of active students. Through their three years in high school they have made a name for themselves and their class as a whole. Under the direction of Mr. Fortney and Miss Mercurio, the class officers led their fellow classmates through the business of getting their class rings, hats, pen- nants, and jackets. Several members of this class have portrayed their talent as public speakers in the Debate Club. Those who have traveled to other schools as well as speaking at Hamburg, were Mary jane Machmer, Betty Gliem, Nancy Gliem, Ray Schaeffer, August Miller, and Doris Manbeck. Outstanding in the field of sports were Arlan Henne, Neil Yeager, Charles Weirich, and Mark Morgan, with Dorothy Gingrich, Doris Manbeck, Mary Jane Machmer, Betty Gliem, Nancy Gliem, and jutta Deubel upholding their rights as girl athletes. Student Council representatives were jane Achenbach, 11Ag Paul Adam, 11A, Ruby Wertz, l1Bg and Ray Schaeffer, 11B. We hope this class will have as much success in its senior year as it has had in its preceding years. Forty-four 'xgx Lefl to Right, FIRST ROW: Marian Keener, Lucille Faust, jutta Deubel, jean Henry, Nancy Gliem, jane Achenbach, Betty Gliem, Dorothy Gingrich, Louise Baver, Maude Heckman, Fern Heckman. SECOND ROW: Beatrice Bashore, Betty Girard, Mildred Berk, Martha Buganich, Ruth Bowers, Miss Mercurio, Emily Boltz, Marie Bowers, Theresa Cleaver, Lucille Hix. THIRD ROW: David Fink, Thomas Confer, Arlan Henne, Ray Kauffman, Kenneth DeLong, Clifford Forrester, Harland Hess, Floyd Bohn, Henry Berger, Paul Adams, Kermit Ebling. F .L - ' , A Left to Right, FIRST ROXV: jeanette Snyder, Marie Zweizig, Rose Marie Rhoads, Helen Seamen, Edith Kessler, Marian Lindenmuth, Ruth Roberts, Doris Manbeck, Esther Schaeffer, Lorraine Luckenbill, Mary jane Machmer. SECOND ROW: Anna Neuin, Barbara Wfagner, Doris Shollenberg, Shirley Mengle, Anna Shollenberger, Dollie Reppert, Mr. Fortney, Faye Ney, Kathleen Lof, Ruth Kunkel, Shirley Phillips, Mary Moyer. THIRD ROW: William Kauffman, August Miller, George Moyer, Ray Schaeffer, Ruby Wertz, Barbara Scrff, janet McElfatrick, Charles Weirich, Martin Krick, Clayton Wein, Mark Morgan. FOURTH ROW: Harold Miller, Royce Reppert, Neil Yeager, Vitalis Paulie, Wallace Long. Forty-five Class uf 1949 When the sophomore class became a member of the high school curriculum they were still new and slightly green . Now, however, they have fully outgrown their newness and have settled down to the serious task of contributing to the success of our high school. The splendid record of the junior Varsity Basketball team was due a great deal to the combined efforts of Robert Moyer, Allen Shollenberger, Edmund Read, john Adams, Douglas Romig, Douglas Spacht, and Kenneth Snyder. Lester Mengel was the sophomore representative in the orchestra while his musical limelight was shared by the talents of Kenneth Keiser, as he set the world to music with his marimbag and Joyce Budden, as her fingers tripped melodiously over the ivories. The Student Council representatives were Esther Hafer, 10Ag Larry Ketner, 10Bg and William Schwartz, 10C. May the Sophomore Class have lasting ability and desire so that they might continue their good work on our hilltop. Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Anna Grim, Esther Bagenstose, Peggy Ann Francis, Laura Grim, Joyce Budden, Phyllis Dewald, janet Gruber, Helen Berger, Ruth Balthaser, Esther Hafer, Jean Adams. SECOND ROW: Marvin Breininger, Clarence Bordner, Ray Dunkel, Ethel Bagenstose, Mary Heckman, Miss Bartholomew, Dorothy Cope, Dolores Geiss, John Adams, Thomas Baver, Donald Fidler. THIRD ROW: David Becker, Daniel Balthaser, Russell Bubben- moyer, David Dinkel, john Berry, Edward Bailey, Antonio Donatelli, Richard Bachman, Norman DeLong, jay Baker. Forty-six 32 Left lo Right, FIRST ROW: Margaret Knatise, jean Kershner, Lorraine Reber, Helen Henne, Ethel McFetridge, Marie Phillips, Betty Koch, Carmen Miller, Anna Miller, Helen Reber, Elizabeth Henne. SECOND ROW: Robert Hardinger, George Kunkel, Steve Cmehil, David Moll, Mary Nies, Miss Ackerman, Ruth Kauffman, jean Moyer, Lester Mengel, Larry Ketner, Robert Luckenbill. THIRD ROW: Robert Heintzleman, Richard Knoblauch, W'ayne Kauffman, Kenneth Keiser, Richard johnson, Kenneth Fryer, Harold Kauffman, james Geiger. tl, lv .. L Left la Rigbl. FIRST ROW: Bertha Wessner, Doris Seaman, Fredericka Stoudt, Marilyn Spatz, jean Trumbore, Anna Rubright, Betty Rentschler, Mary Scyfert, Nancy Reed, jean Smith, Dolores Smith. SECOND ROW: james Moyer, Allen Shollenberger, Helen Yoder, Barbara Staller, Geraldine Spacht, Mr. Transue, Evelyn Schappell, Dolores XVagner, Earl Reppert, Richard Roberts, Robert Moyer. THIRD ROW: XY'illiam Schwartz, Arlan Wink, Edmund Read, Douglas Spacht, Douglas Romig, Kenneth Snyder, Richard Moyer, Richard Yoder, Harold Spatz, William Schappell, Richard Shade. Forty-seven Class nf 1950 Two short years ago the freshmen embarked on a new and strange life- junior high school life. The mists of oblivion have not yet risen to cloud the memory of those first few eventful weeks. And last September saw these same students appear, smiling and confident, ready to be initiated into their second big milestone in their educational careers. Working and playing diligently, the freshmen have already begun to leave their mark on Hamburg High. Talent flows everywhere in this class: Richard Wolfe, Stanley Henne, and Eugene Ortenzi helped to capture the soccer crown while Holton Confer, Carl Greth, and Stanley Henne tried to steal the limelight in basketball. Mary Alice Heliner, Joanne Dietrich, Barry Anthony, and Robert Dreibelbis held down im- portant jobs in the orchestra as Mary jane Machemer, Nancy Byers, and Mary Alice Heffner added harmony to the Girls' Ensemble and the Mixed Chorus. Student Council representatives chosen by the respective classes were John Petery, 9Ag Barry Anthony, 9Bg and Mary Stine, 9C. We are looking forward to great and continued achievements from this class. . fi? - - . Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Nancy Byers, Elizabeth Feick, Ann Wildermuth, Ruth Dunkel, joanne Dietrich, Miss Kline, Jean Burns, Betty Engle, Doris Bossler, Leona Heckman, Barbara Becker. SECOND ROW: Theodore Baver, Neil Yoder, Joan Wagner, Mary Alice Heffner, Nancy Strausser, Martha XX'ink, Fern Smith, Mary Ellen Seidel, Alean Kress, Kenneth Fidler, Carl Krick. THIRD ROW: David Cope, Charles Shollenberger, Robert Dreibelbis, John Petery, George Moyer, George Rollman, Mark Piacine, David McFall, Theodore Zimmerman, Landis Ketner, Robert Christman. FOURTH ROW: Richard Burkert, Richard Poore, Richard Wolfe, Carl Greth, Holton Confer, Richard Roeder, Glenn Kummerer. F orty-eight , , - , , l Left to Right, FIRST ROW: William Yoder, john Becker, Betty Merkel, Dorothy Miller, Betty Rodgers, Mary jane Machemer, julia Trabosh, Mary Boltz, Joyce Kunkel, Paul Althouse, Donald Metz. SECOND ROW: Stanley Henne, Raymond Keller, Arlan Miller, Curtis Kershner, Harold Becker, Mrs. Sinclair, Ronald Krick, Barry Anthony, Paul Stitzel, john Trabosh, Harold Holtzman. THIRD ROW: Robert Bowers, Lee Kershner, Elmer Sonon, Norman Bailey, Edward Schoener, Richard Adams, Melvin Wagner, Walter Wink, Lloyd Seaman, Merril Kauffman. FOURTH ROW? Ralph Peters, Earl Kelly, Norman Kauffman, William Bankes, Eugene Ortenzi. Left lo Rigbl, FIRST ROXV: Mae Himmelberger, Frances Fleagle, Nancy Gingrich, Mrs. Thomas, Irene Machemer, Helen Wagner, Gladys Henne, Garnetta Bordner. SECOND ROW: Betty Kauffman, jane Mohn, Fern Bohn, Dawn Anthony, Evelyn Shollenberger, Helen Lucken- bill, Mary Stine. Forty-nine Blass nf 1951 A little bit better than the tiny-mites but not quite so worldly as the fresh- men, the Class of 1951 found it difficult to stay ahead of the Class of '52 and even more difficult to equal the Class of '50. But, alas, they came through. The violin section of the orchestra was aided by Mary Ann Dreibelbis and although Mary Lou Rightmyer wasn't in the orchestra, she also held her own on the violin. Patricia Kunkelman displayed her musical talent on the marimba while all of the musicians were accompanied by Bruce Croneberger at the piano. Student Council representatives were Gordon Luckenbill, SA, and Gary Greth, 8B. The Class of 1951 is eagerly looking forward to becoming full-fledged members of Hamburg High School and will continue in its endeavors to become a credit to our school. Lefi lo Right, FRONT ROW: Franklin Bartholomew, janet Breininger, Dorothy Williams, Melba Kessler, Betty Kleinsmith, Miss Shumaker, Margaret Miller, Joan Trump, Helen Dunkel, Gloria Clause, Richard Etchberger. REAR ROW: Irvin Sterner, Russell Petery, Earl Hasenauer, Norman DeLong, Douglas Seidel, Charles Miller, Nevin Bailey, Glenn Yocom, Gordon Luckenbill, Harold Trabash, Irvin Rollman. Fifty ,S t 1nA .Qxff Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Doris Dunkelberger, Nancy XVilliamson, Lillian Dietrich, Shirley Berger, Virginia Dalious, Dolores Riegle, Marie Yoder, june Reed, Mary Rightmyer, Mary Dreibelbis, Patricia Kunkleman. SECOND ROW: Roy Moyer, Jay Miller, Richard Cody, Donald Yocom, Gary Greth, Richard DeLong, Mr. Ebling, Paul Hasenauer, Charles Mengel, Ronald Barr, john Reppert, Arlan Sunday. Class nf 1952 Small--but oh, my! Though fresh from the elementary school, these tiny- mites energetically participated in all of the activities of our school open to them. Grade 7A was awarded the first prize for being way ahead of the rest of the school in subscribing 100ff0 for HIGH LIGHTSQ 5070 of the Chess Club was made up of the 7th gradeg and the Class of 1952 was always well represented in the cheering sections at our games. The 7th grade also took an active part in intramurals, jr. Tri-Hi-Y, and assembly programs. In due time, Hamburg High will profit well by the musical talents of Thomas Pleis, Joyce Fryer, Nancy Kauffman, Miriam Wagner, Joan Becker and Judith McFall at the piano, John Reinhart and his violin, Margaret Budden and her elec- tric guitar, Betty Carbough on the trumpet and Glenn Yoder and Robert Krick with their horns. The Student Council representatives elected were Janet Brownmiller, 7Ag and Ruth Boltz, 7B. This new class has started well. May these tiny-mites continue to grow in service and scholarship in their new environment and thus bring added glories to our alma mater. Fifty-one ' I Left to Right, FIRST ROXV: Nancy Kauffman, Janet Shollenberger, Goldie Pearson, Joyce Fryer, Betty Adams, Mr. Beha, janet Brownmiller, Miriam Wagner, jane Seyfert, Sylvia Sullivan, Catherine Rollman. SECOND ROW: Richard Shollenberger, Russell DeLong, Robert Behler, Robert Marcks, Doris Keim, William Heckman, Fay Younker, Charles Emhardt, john Reinhart, Leslie Davenport, Richard Dunkleberger. THIRD ROW: George Trabosh, Ronald Martin, Richard Hartman, Nevin Burkert, Thomas Pleis, Marlin Dunkle. , ' 355113 . - Left to Right, FIRST ROW: janet Leiby, Marie Piacine, Barbara Smith, Judith McFall, joan Becker, Miss Wolfe, Mary jane Feick, Pauline Kershner, Dawn Dunkle, Shirley Rumberger, Patsy Tinklepaugh. SECOND ROXV: Arthur Burkert, Doris Yeager, Shirley Epting, Ruth Dreibelbis, Betty Carbaugh, Margaret Lengle, Marlene Rumberger, Margaret Budden, Ruth Boltz, Richard Beltz. THIRD ROW: Glenn Yoder, Roland Zechman, Franklyn Keim, Gene Kummerer, Robert Krick. Fifty- two ATHLETICS flthletil: flssnlziatinn Left to Right, Donald Anthony, Robert Muller, Robert Gowans, Lenore Schiebler, Ray Schaeffer, Mr. Transue, Faculty Advisor. President .... . . . Robert Gowans Vice-President . . . . . Robert Muller Treasurer ..... . . . Donald Anthony Asst. Treasurer . . . ..... Ray Schaeffer Secretary ...... . . . Lenore Schiebler The Athletic Association of Hamburg High School has taken an active part in the field of athletics ever since it was organized in 1906. During this time it has become a member of the Berks County Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. The Association takes care of the competitive sports in which the high school competes. Details arising from games and meets, such as the sale and collection of tickets, supervision and ushering, and the payment of all bills incurred fall under its jurisdiction. The otlicers of this association are guided by an executive committee which is composed of Mr. Land, Mr. Baver and Mr. Transue. Fifty-four Cheerleaders 2 Bits 4 Bits, 6 Bits a dollar All for Hamburg Stand up and holler Rah! Left lo Kigbl, Dorothy Gingrich, Nancy Gliem, Betty Gliem, Esther Schaeffer, Mrs. Rapp, Faculty Advisorg janet McElfatriclt, Doris Shollenberger, Joyce Heinly. Jump it at the center We got the T E A M Dribble it down the floor On the B E A M Come on Hamburg, raise that score. We got the team on the beam Take a little dribble So get hep to the jive Shoot it through again Come on Hamburg, Come on Hamburg, let's score again. Let's skin them alive. H-a-m-b-u-r-g That's the way you spell it Here's the way you yell it Hamburg, Hamburg, Team! Team! Team! Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Ann Wilclermuth, Mary Ellen Seidel, june Reed. SECOND ROW: Alean Kress, Mary jane Machemer, Mrs. Rapp, Faculty Advisor: Nancy Strausser, Helen Dunkle. Fifty-five BEHHS IIIIUNTY CHAMPS Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Henry Berger, Richard W'olfe, Robert Moyer, Allen Shollenberger, Robert Muller, George Achenbach, Stanley Henne, Eugene Ortenzi, Robert Etchberger, Mark Seaman. SECOND ROW: Neil Yeager, Charles Weirich, Kermit Frantz, john Young, Robert Gowans, Arlan Henne, Mark Morgan, George Fink. THIRD ROW: Mr. Baver, Coachg Clayton Wein, Paulus Zimmerman, Harold Miller, Richard Yoder, Douglas Romig, Earl Kelly, Richard Roberts, Robert Stine, Mr. Transue, Faculty Advisor. Fifty-six Sutter Coach Baver's Varsity booters made history as they went through their third consecutive soccer season unbeaten and still clutching the Berks County Inter- scholastic Soccer Championship. The Hawks opened the season by playing two exhibition games with the Alumni in which the graduates were set back 7-3 and 5-1. The Hawks then traveled to Fleetwood where they knocked off the Tigers 5-1 in the first league game. In the next game, at home, Kutztown proved no competition for the Red and Blue as the Hawks shut them out 5-0, and at Perry in the third contest the Hamburg Eleven easily sank the Admirals 5-1. Then in two consecutive home games the Bavermen again turned back Fleet- wood and Perry by scores of 3-0 and 4-0 respectively, clinching the northern division championship. While, in the final unimportant league tilt at Kutztown the Hawks repeated clawing the Cougars, scoring four goals to their opponents one. With the northern division crown in his pocket, Coach Baver started drilling his lads for the decisive contest against Robesonia for the Berks championship at Fleetwood. The Hawks scored in the first half as Sonny Shollenberger sent a tricky one through the uprights, but the Robins came back fighting in the second half and tied the score 1-1 at the end of the regulation game. In the extra period which followed, Shollenberger scored again, winning the Berks title for Hamburg. Statistics show that the Hawks outscored their competitors 28-4 in their seven official games, giving the Bavermen an average of four tallies a game. Of the goals scored, Sonny Shollenberger had ten, Rock Muller, sixg Doc Achenbach, three, Gene Ortenzi, three, Wooly Weirich, twog Skeeter Henne, two, and Gil Yeager and Dick Wolfe each one. Members of the class of '47 who played their last game for Hamburg High and who will be greatly missed in next years encounters are: John Young, George Achenbach, Robert Muller, Kermit Frantz, Robert Gowans, Robert Etchberger, George Fink and Mark Seaman, manager. We can be proud of these lads and can be sure that they, together with their fine coach, will be rewarded for their untiring efforts on the soccer field. Fifty-seven NIJHTHEHN DIVISIUN CHAMPS Varsity Baslialhall Left io Right, FIRST ROW: Charles Weirich, Robert Muller, John Young, Kermit Frantz, George Achenbach, Charles Reed. SECOND ROW: Mr. Baver, Coachg Mark Morgan, Edwin Moyer, john Adams, David Fink, Mr. Transue, Faculty Advisor. Hamburg High School enjoyed another victorious varsity basketball season. Yes, Coach Baver's lads rolled through the Northern Division undefeated for the first time in history but failed to stand up against the Muhlenberg Muhls, who outclassed the Hawks for the county crown in the past three seasons. The Hawks also qualified for the P.I.A.A. Class B play-offs, but met stiff opposition in the first contest which they lost to East Hempfield. The Hawks started the exhibition schedule by trouncing Perry, 48-10 and 59-6 and then bumped off Orwigsburg, 59-28. They dropped two tiffs to Muhlenberg by scores of 40-24 and 39-35 and a tough one to Shillington, 44-56. The Red and Blue opened the season at home by shading Amity, 55-29. They then journeyed to Kutztown where they turned back the Cougars, 55-51. Fleetwood proved to be no competition for the Bavermen who routed the Tigers, 42-19. Oley and Boyertown were the next Hawk victims and were floored by scores of 29-18 and 42-35 respectively. The Hawks downed Amity, 52-26 for their sixth win and then came home to defeat the Kutztown Cougars, 49-26. The Hamburg quintet snatched their eighth win at Fleetwood where they again tripped the Bengals, 51-44. Next, the Hawks routed Oley, 42-24 and repeated their conquest of Boyertown by a score of 50-58. With the Northern Division Championship captured, the Hawks traveled to North- west, where they were set back, 55-26 by the Muhlenberg Muhls. journeying to Ephrata they were snared 59-52 by East Hempfield. Robert Muller, john Young, Kermit Frantz, George Achenbach, Charles Reed, John F. Adams, and Edwin Moyer, all members of the Class of '47, played their last game for Hamburg High. These boys have started a basketball tradition of bringing home yearly championships. May their successors be inspired by their good sportsmanship and continue in this path of athletic achievement. Fifty-nine .Iuninr arsil Basketball Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Douglas Spacht, Stanley Henne, Robert Moyer, Allen Shollen- berger, Holton Confer, Douglas Romig. BACK ROW: Mr. Baver, Coachg Mark Morgan, Edward Read, Carl Greth, Kenneth Snyder, john Adams, David Fink, Mr. Transue, Faculty Advisor. The Hamburg High School junior Varsity basketball team put up a great fight and finished second in the Northern Division race. Throughout the season it was a nip and tuck battle for the divisional crown and in the final game Boyertown knocked the Spivies out of the running and went on to Northwest. The Spivies opened the season by snatching two wins from Perry, splitting with Muhlenberg, and losing close games to Orwigsburg and Shillington. They tripped Amity, 29-12 and traveled to Kutztown where they were nosed out, 26-21 by the Baby Cougars. Next the Hawk Juniors swamped Fleetwood, 38-12, and also handed Oley a loss, 41-17. A game with Boyertown followed in which the Spivies routed the Little Bears, 31-18. Amity again proved an easy win for the Spivies, who snared the Beaver juniors, 38-30. Wins over Kutztown, Fleetwood, and Oley followed by scores of 33-13, 28-19, and 34-10 respectively. Then came the fatal game with Boyertown in which the Spivies took it on the chin, 35-26. Coach Baver used Robert Moyer and Allen Shollenberger in the forward slots, Douglas Romig at center, and Holton Confer and Stanley Henne at the guard posts as a starting team in most of the games. Henne and Confer would work the ball up to Romig in the pivot, who would flip it to either Moyer or Shollenberger, the high scoring forwards. Most of the Spivies, whom Coach Baver is certain will make excellent varsity material, will be moved into the empty tracks of the '47 squad members. To these boys, who are worthy of our praise, we wish success as Varsity Bavermen. Sixty Baseball 4 1 A , Left to Right, FIRST ROW: John Petery, Harold Holtzman, Stanley Henne, Lester Mengel, Richard Roberts, Robert Muller, Richard Shade, Richard Wolfe, Eugene Ortenzi, Earl Kelly, Glenn Himmelberger. SECOND ROW: Antonio Donatelli, Neil Yeager, Royce Reppert, Paul Schaelfer, Mr. Baver, Coachg Richard Yoder, George Fink, Allen Shollenberger, Clifford Forrester. THIRD ROW: Carl Greth, James Moyer, Mark Morgan, John Seitzinger, Kermit Frantz, Holton Confer, Robert Moyer, Charles Reed, Raymond Keller. A new trophy was added to our trophy case in 1946. Although baseball had first been inducted on our hilltop, our team played like veterans and captured the Northern Division Baseball Championship. The team was undefeated until they met Muhlenberg on the Fleetwood diamond and lost by the score of 6-5. Our boys came through with such victories as are listed below: Hamburg vs. Bernville . . .. 10-4 Hamburg vs. Ontelaunee ..,..... 17-1 Hamburg VS- Kutzmwn J ' ' - LO Hamburg vs. Reading Catholic . . . 10-4 Hamburg vs. Ontelaunee . . , . . 7-6 Hamburg vs. Perry . A 1 1 I D . I w U I 7-1 Hamburg vs. Perry ......... . . 8-5 Hamburg vs. Sinking Spring ..... 8-2 Hamburg V5- Befnville - - ' - 5'0 Hamburg vs. Kutztown ......... 4-2 Hamburg vs. Boyertown ........ 4-2 This year again showed great enthusiasm for baseball. Many of our athletes answered Coach Baver's call for candidates. The Pinnacle had to go to press before the mighty-ninen were chosen. But we can be sure that whoever is on the pitcher's mound, or behind the catcher's cage, or on base positions, or in the field-whoever these boys are-they will play ball according to the standards set up by Mr. Baver. These boys, we are sure, will once again bring added glory to our alma mater. Sixty-one Bn s' Track lt A A M . 1 .. Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Holton Confer, Eugene Ortenzi, Kenneth Fidler, Robert Stine, David Fink, Robert Christman, Richard Knoblach, George Fink. SECOND ROW: john Adams, Richard johnson, Kermit Frantz, Mr. Baver, Coach, Arlan Henne, Earl Kelly, Richard Wolfe. Hamburg's track stars have, in recent years, failed to rise to former heights. However, the 1947 members of the track team gave promise of potential greatness. Veterans and new comers alike combined their efforts in the hope of again achiev- ing a new cup for our trophy case. Among the events entered were high jump, broad jump, discus throw, mile relay, shot put throw, pole vault, 100 yd. dash, 220 yd. dash, hurdles, and javelin throw. Due to printing deadlines, the outcome of the Albright, Shillington, and West Reading meets is not known, but we can safely predict that our team will give a good showing for Hamburg High School. Sixty-two liirls' Sports Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Miriam Wagner, Betty Wink, Nancy Gliem, Mrs. Rapp, Faculty Advisorg june Gingrich, Ruth Balthaser, Dawn Dunkel. SECOND ROW: joan Trump, Helen Seaman, Eva Stein, jean Trumbore, Doris Mengle, Mary jane Machemer, Mary Alice Hefiner, Betty Kauffman, Dorothy Gingrich, june Reed. The Girl's Intramural Association was started in 1931 to plan the athletic ac- tivities of the girls of our school. Mrs. Rapp and the G.I.A. executive board planned a splendid list of activities for the past year. In the fall, the girls participated in soccer and hockey contests, in the winter months, calisthenics, tumbling, and basketball were enjoyed, and in the spring of 1947, softball and track teams were organized. Although the Berks County Association did not sponsor a girl's basketball league, Mrs. Rapp and manager, jane Achenbach, arranged a schedule of six games. In the first game at Kutztown our girls won with a score of 27-14. Captain june Gingrich lead the scoring with eleven points. At Oley the team sustained their first loss, 22-15. Another victory was gained at Auburn with a score of 30-16. Again the girls tackled Kutztown on their home floor with a 23-13 decision. At Auburn's return, the Hawkettes built up a score of 60-15. The girls then lost their last game to Oley with the score 16-17. The Hawkettes scored a total of 171 points. High scoring honors went to Katharine Miller who scored 55 points. Helen Nies followed close behind with 53 points and june Gingrich took third place with 40 points. Ruth Moll and Betty Gliem scored 13 and 10 points respectively. A force equal to this was the strong guarding system of Dorothy Gingrich, Doris Manbeck, and Nancy Gliem. The real force behind the ball was the pep and fighting spirit of their coach, Mrs. Rapp, who lead the girls on to their victories. Sixty-three Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Betty Gliem, janet Mclilfatrick, Dorothy Gingrich, june Gingrich, Ruth Moll, Doris Manbeck, Nancy Gliem. SECOND ROW: jane Achenbach, jean Batdorf, Marion Lindenmuth, Katharine Miller, jutta Deubel, Helen Nies, Helen Reber, Maurine Smith, Mrs. Rapp, Coach. Lefl to Right, FIRST ROW: Ruby Wertz, jane Achenbach, Mary Ellen Seidel, Maurine Smith, Lucille Hix, Dorothy Gingrich, Nancy Gingrich, Anna Neuin. SECOND ROW: janet McElfat- rick, Mary Moyer, Martha Buganich, Mrs. Rapp, Coach: Marion Lindenmuth, Nancy Byers, jutta Deubel. Sixty-four ACTIVITIES Pinnacle Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Marian Wentzel, Miss Bartholomew, Faculty Advisor: Donald Anthony, Helen Nies, Betty XVink, john Adams, Doris Mengle. SECOND ROW: Eva Stein, Eugene Rightmyer, Katharine Miller. On the fifth anniversary of the publishing of the Pinnacle the staff was challenged to produce a yearbook better than the preceding ones and so good as to be a standard by which the forthcoming staffs can be guided. As photographers, printers, and engravers were interviewed, as Writeups were written, edited, typed and retypedg and as page after page of the Pinnacle was arranged, the staff kept this thought in mind. Now, that every detail has been decided, we submit to you our 1947 Pinnacle . How well we have achieved our goal can be judged only by you, dear reader. We, the staff, sincerely hope that your yearbook will represent to you the Pinnacle of your school career. Sixty-six High Lights A , Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Mary Nies, jean Henry, Margaret Bailey, Edwin Moyer, Ruth Moll, David Dinkel, Doris Mengle, Eugene Rightmyer, Esther Schaeffer. SECOND ROW: Carl Greth, Mark Piacine, Martha Buganich, Nancy Gliem, Lenore Schiebler, Dolores Kudleck, Eva Stein, Pauline Kress, Miss Ackerman, Faculty Advisorg Miss Kline, Eagulty Advisor: Mary Jane Machmer, Esther Hafer, Ruth Kauffman, Betty Gliem, Dorothy Gingrich, john Petery, Holton Confer. Editor ..... Art Editor ........ Exchange Editor . . . Feature Editor . . Sports Editors . . Business Manager . . Circulation Manager Faculty Advisors . . . . . . Ruth Moll MaryNies Dorothy Gingrich Eugene Rightmyer . . . Edwin Moyer David Dinkel . . . Margaret Bailey .. Doris Mengle . . . . . Miss Kline Miss Ackerman One hundred per cent subscription-that is the unique record established for the fifth successive year by our school newspaper High Lights. Through our years in high school the pages of High Lights have kept us in- formed about school events past and future, personalities in the school, sports, and humorous incidents. Whether our interest lay in the news on page oneg editorials and the Principal Speaks on page twog Fog Lights , Newsy Nellie , and other features on page threeg or Hawk Talk and reports on the games on page four- High Lights kept us up-to-date on all the activities of Hamburg High School. Sixty-seven Student Enunlzil g Left to Rigbi, FIRST ROXV: Esther Hafer, Ruth Boltz, janet Brownmiller, Mr. Land, Faculty Advisorg Ruth Moll, Donald Anthony, Miss Mercurio, Faculty Advisorg Helen Nies, Mary Stine, Marilyn Smith, Ruby Wertz. SECOND ROW: june Gingrich, Barry Anthony, Nevin Bailey, Gary Greth, Paul Adams, William Schwartz, john Petery, William Kauffman, Larry Ketner, jane Achenbach. THIRD ROXW: Ray Schaeffer, Robert Etchberger, Robert Gowans, Paul Schaeffer. President .......... . . Donald Anthony Secretary-Treasurer . . ..... Ruth Moll Faculty Advisors . . . ...... Mr. Land Miss Mercurio The Student Council is the most democratic organization of the school, for it is an organization of the students, by the students, and for the students which introduces and executes the laws of the school. The representatives for this body are selected by each class, two from each Senior homeroom, two from each junior homeroom, and one each from the other homerooms, in addition to the President of the junior and Senior classes, the Pres- ident of the Athletic Association, and the President of the Literary Society. This year the Student Council revised their constitution and also elected Eugene Rightmyer as a representative of Hamburg High to be a participant in the Berks County Junior Town Meeting of the Air broadcast. The Student Council was an active govering board, which will continue in due time to extend its authority and governing power beyond its present extremities. Sixty-eight alinnal Hnnnr Society 1 1 Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Mr. Land, Faculty Advisor: Mary jane Machmer, Eugene Right- myer, Charles Reed, Helen Nies, Jean Henry, Marilyn Smith. SECOND ROW: Kenneth DeLong, Ruth Moll, Donald Anthony. FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Donald Anthony . . . . . . President ...... ....... C harles Reed Charles Reed .... . . . Vice-President. . . .... Eugene Rightmyer Marilyn Smith ..... . . . Secretary ...... ......... H elen Nies Eugene Rightmyer ................. Treasurer ,........... Mary jane Machmer The National Honor Society has a four-fold purpose: 1. To create enthusiasm for Scholarship 2. To stimulate a desire to render Service 3. To promote worthy Leadership 4. To encourage the development of Character Service, leadership, character, and scholarship-these are the entrance requirements to the National Honor Society as set forth by its Constitution. Membership is limited to the lirst fourth of the senior class and not more than 15 per cent can belong to any local chapter. Chapter 1702 was founded in our high school eleven years ago and now consists of ninety-one alumni members and nine active members. This term the National Honor Society member indulged in two major social activities: in fall a Roland Hayes performance was attended at Kutztown State Teachers Collegeg and in spring they planned their annual alumni banquet. In an endeavor to promote leadership the society again presented a trophy to the most eliicient student organization. The members of the National Honor Society are selected by the faculty council composed of Mr. Land, Mr. Weber, Mr. Wagner, Miss Mercurio, and Mrs. Sinclair. Sixty-nine Literary Snniely Left lo Right, Ruth Moll, Paul Schaeffer, Mrs. Sinclair, Faculty Advisor: Robert Etchberger, Betty Wink. The Literary Society is the oldest organized club in our school. It held its lirst meeting in 1891 and the membership was composed of the entire student body. This organization meets the last Friday of every month. In conjunction with the business meeting a program is produced by school talent. Every program this year included a debate and musical selections from some of the talented members of the school. Kenneth Keiser played his marimba, Donald Anthony gave piano solos, and several girls gave oral selections. The traditional Christmas tree provided enjoyment for everyone and Edwin Moyer made a won- derful Santa Claus. The Mixed Chorus, the Girls' Ensemble, and the Boys' Quartet were constant participants on these programs. These musical organizations rendered many selec- tions that added harmony, entertainment and color to the programs. Besides these monthly programs the Literary Society arranged Lyceum numbers for the benefit of the school. Some of these programs included the Melody Triog Mr. Terry, a Gilbert and Sullivan expertg a speaker on Aeronauticsg and an expert on insects and snakes. In behalf of the school, the staff takes this opportunity to thank Mrs. Sinclair and all of the participants of these programs for the many enjoyable hours spent at these meetings. Seventy Debate llluh The Debate Club, we may say, is an offspring of the Literary Society. This year the people who have achieved success as public speakers were Mary jane Machmer, August Miller, Ray Schaeffer, Betty Gliem, Nancy Gliem, and Doris Manbeck. The question for debate was, Resolved, that the Federal Government should provide a system of complete medical care available to all citizens at public expense. The Club participated in debates at Muhlenberg, West Reading, and Hamburg. History was made at Hamburg High on February 19 when an original radio broadcast was held from our school auditorium. Hamburg played host to Muhlen- berg and West Reading as the question for debate was given over the radio on the Berks County junior Town Meeting of the Air program. To this club and to Mr. Ebling, their leader, we express our thanks for their efforts in broadening our horizons. Left to Right, Ray Schaeffer, Mary jane Machmer, Nancy Gliem, Mr. Ebling, Faculty Advisor: Betty Gliem, Doris Manbeck, August Miller. Seventy-one Tri-Hi-Y Urqanizalinns Left lo Right, FIRST ROW: Jean Batdorf, Marilyn Smith, Katharine Miller, Helen Nies, Doris Manbeck, Mary Jane Machmer, Miss Wolfe, Faculty Advisor. SECOND ROW: Jean Henry, Maxine Rubin, Lenore Schiebler, Betty Gliem, Ruth Moll. SENIOR JUNIOR Helen Nies ..,... .... P resident ......... . . . Mary Alice Heffner Katharine Miller . . . .... Vice-President .... ..... N ancy Strausser Doris Manbeck ..... .... S ecretary .......... .... J oanne Dietrich Mary Jane Machmer . . . .... Corresponding Sec. ....... Ann Wildermuth Marilyn Smith ..... .... T reasurer ........ ....... J ean Burns Miss Wolfe ...................... Faculty Advisor .... ..... M iss Shumaker Goody, goody, a semi-formal! Who will I ask? . . . It's a little chilly, I think I'll wear slacks . . . Don,t forget the mistletoe. These are just a few of the many exclamations heard during the year as the girls left the Sr. and Jr. Tri-Hi-Y meetings. The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community higher standards of Christian character. The Service program of the year for the Sr. Tri-Hi-Y included a collection of clothing for war stricken countries, a contribution to Berks County Community Chest Drive, and a collection of magazines for the State Sanitorium. Other activities carried on during the year were a donation to the Heifer Fund, a pledge to the World Relief Fund, a joint Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y session at Kutztown High School, which was also attended by the sister club, and an eight-week course on Teen Topics. Last, but not least, we can recall many fond memories of the gay music provided by Harold Harrington at the merry, colorful semi-formal in November. While all of this was going on the Jr. Tri-Hi-Y was actively engaged in making scrap books for the Reading Hospital and was cheerfully planning its supper hike and Christmas party. Seventy-two Left lo Right, FIRST ROXV: Emily Boltz, Maxine Rubin, Lalene Zweizig, Betty Gliem, Ruth Kunkel, Nancy Gliem, Shirley Phillips, Anna Shollenherger, Doris Shollenbergcr, Janet Mclilfatrick. SECOND ROW: Beatrice Bashore, Joyce Heinly, June Gingrich, Mary Jane Machmer, Marilyn Smith, Katharine Miller, Helen Nies, Doris Manbeck, Marie Zweizig, Shirley Mengle, Rose Marie Rhoads, Barbara Wagner, Miss Wolfe, Faculty Advisor. THIRD ROW: Myrle Ketner, Pauline Kress, Helen Reber, Phyllis Mohan, Betty Girard, Theresa Cleaver, Martha Buganich, Lenore Schiebler, Dorothy Gingrich, Ruth Moll, Betty Jane Pascoe, Dolores Smith, Lorraine Luckenbill, Laura Grim. FOURTH ROW: Jean Smith, Marian Keener, Jean Trumbore, Ruth Balthaser, Esther Hafer, Dolores Geiss, Anna Grim, Elizabeth Henne, Lucille Hix, Edith Kessler, Anna Neuin, Jeanette Snyder. FIFTH ROW: Louise Baver, Dolores Kudleck, Helen Yoder, Ruth Kauffman, Dorothy Cope, Doris Seaman, Geraldine Spacht, Faye, Ney, Helen Seaman, Dollic Reppert, Eva Stein, Ruth Zimmerman. SIXTH ROW: Ethel McFetridge, Lorraine Reber, Jean Moyer, Marguerite Himmelberger, Doris Mengle, Jean Batdorf, Ruth Ketner, Ruby Wertz, Anna Bubbenmoyer, Mary Nies, Jean Henry. Lefl lo Rigbl, FRONT ROW: Mary Lou Rightmyer, Mary Jane Feick, Dawn Dunkle, Joyce Fryer, Joanne Deitrich, Nancy Strausser, Mary A. Heffner, Jean Burns, Ann Wildermuth, Pauline Kershner, Judith McFall, Ruth Dreibelbis. REAR ROW: Mary Boltz, Joan Wagner, Margaret Lengel, Patricia Kunkleman, Doris Bossler, Ruth Deubel, Fern Smith, Nancy Byers, Ruth Boltz, Patricia Tinklepaugh, Alean Kress, Miss Shumaker, Faculty Advisor. Seventy-three f'N ll J 0 4 I N llllf-'il 9, - IA v , . . . v l IIHEHEETHI-l l, 2, 3, play. Once again our newly organized orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Schwarz, was heard rehearsing over the Wednesday' noon hour. Instrumental lessons were a new attraction at Ham- burg High this past year. These lessons were given by Mr. Schwarz in order to develop more talent for our orchestra. This procedure will enable the students to become members of the orchestra in their freshman or sophomore year. The first public appearance of the orchestra was at the senior play which was followed by another ap- pearance at graduation. MR. A. MARK SCHWARZ Music Director Lefl lo Rigbi, Mary Alice Heffner, Mark Schwarz, Directory joanne Dietrich, Mary Ann Dreibelbis, Lester Mengel, john Rein- hart, jay Baker, Edwin Moyer, Donald Anthony, Robert Dreibelbis, Doug- las Spacht, George Fink, Barry Anthony. MIXED IIHIJHUS Every Thursday noon at 12:10 flare as usual, between 35 and 40 pupils could be seen trudging to the front of the auditorium. These pupils, under the direction of Mr. Schwarz and following the music sent forth by Anna Bubbenmoyer's fingers, comprised Hamburg High's mixed chorus. Seventy-four Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Nancy Byers, Margaret Bailey, Ruth Moll, Pauline Kress, Jean Moyer, Betty Girard, jean Smith, Mildred Berk, Helen Seaman, Marian Keener, Lucille Hix. SECOND ROW: Marguerite Himmelberger, Mary Jane Machemer, Anna Bubbenmoyer, Kath- leen Lof, Betty Wink, Mary Alice Heffner, Ella Wessner, Lorraine Reber, Mary Jane Machmer, Joyce Heinly, Mr. Schwarz, Director. THIRD ROW: Paul Schaeffer, Thomas Confer, William Kauffman, Anna Becker, Barbara Serif, Faye Ney, Dorothy Cope, Katharine Miller, Eugene Rightmyer, Charles Reed. FOURTH ROW: David Fink, Ray Schaeffer, Vitalis Paulie, Edwin Moyer, Donald Anthony, Wallace Long, Paul Adams, George Fink. The first appearance of the chorus was at the annual Christmas Literary pro- gram. Later, on March 27, they took part in the Music Festival held by Kutztown State Teacher's College to encourage the musical talents of surrounding high school. GIRL? ENSHMBLE The beautiful singing that was heard at almost every Literary program during the year was sent forth by the members of the Girls' Ensemble, accompanied by Anna Bubbenmoyer at the ivories. This group was organized in 1945 and today is composed of some of the best singers in our school. To be a participant in this group of singers, the girls must be auditioned by Mr. Schwarz. BUYS'UUABTET The senior boys' quartet was kept busy rehearsing for Literary programs through- out the year. These crooners also sang at the Music Festival at Kutztown State Teacher's College and did their last performance on Class Night. These able singers were directed by Mr. Schwarz. Our musical organizations are a credit to our school, giving of their time, effort, and talent to add color to our school life. Seventy-five Lefi lo Right. FIRST ROVU: Marguerite Himmelberger, Ruth Ixauffman Kathleen Lof Marx jane Machemer, Mary jane Machmer, Anna Bubbenmoyer, Barbara Serff SFCOND ROXX Nancy Gliem, Faye Ney, Nancy Byers, Margaret Baxles Bem Czhem Seventy-six Left I0 Right, Paul Schaeffer Edwin Moyer, jr Donald Anthony Charles Reed Lihr:-11' Iiluh xr in l Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Marilyn Smith, john Young, Helen Nies, Paul Schaeffer, Nancy Gliem, Dorothy Gingrich, Mary jane Machmer, Doris Mengle, Betty jane Pascoe, Ruth Moll. SECOND ROW: john Adams, Eugene Rightmyer, Donald Anthony, Betty Gliem, Mrs. Rhoads, Faculty Advisor: Katharine Miller, Robert Gowans, Mark Seaman, Edwin Moyer, Robert Etchberger, Ruby Wertz. President .... . . Robert Gowans Vice-President , . . .... Mark Seaman Secretary ..... . . Katharine Miller Treasurer ....... ,, Robert Etchberger Faculty Advisor . . . ..... Mrs. Rhoads Every morning, noon and evening at 8:45, 12:45 and 4:00 we find one of the twenty librarians ready for desk duty. The librarians are busy little beavers engaged in one of many activities: dusting and keeping the shelves in order, arrangingnbooks, stamping new books, or just adding little touches to the scenery in the library. For relief from their work the club had a grand Christmas party which included dancing, mistle-toe mischief, exchanging gifts, and a delicious lunch. Later on in the year, they held an ice skating party at Anthony's pond. Everyone agreed they all had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony. Through the hard work of the past members the Library Club has become a growing and successful organization and we feel sure new members coming in will continue to make the Library Club a bigger and better organization. Seventy-seven Chess Illuh Left to Rigbt, FIRST ROW: Earl Kelly, W'illiam Kauffman, Antonio Donatelli, Eugene Right- myer, Mark Piacine, Gary Greth, Earl Hausenaur, SECOND ROW: john Reinhart, Richard Etchberger, Glenn Yocum,' Donald Yocum, Nevin Burkert, Fay Younker, Kenneth DeLong, Nancy Kauffman, Sylvia Sullivan, Robert Behler, Ronald Martin, Charles Emhardt. THIRD ROW: Mr. Beha, Faculty Advisor, John Reppert, Marvin Breininger, Paulus Zimmerman, Jay Baker, Steve Cmehil, Leslie Davenport, Kenneth Snyder, Richard DeLong, Mr. Transue, Faculty Advisorg Richard Hartman, Russell DeLong. President ...... . . . Eugene Rightmyer Vice-President .... . . . Antonio Donatelli Treasurer ..... ...... G ary Greth Secretary ........ . . . Mark Piacine Faculty Advisors . . . .... Mr. Beha Mr. Transue One of the newest and most progressive clubs of the school is the Chess Club. This club, as its name suggests, is a club which was formed to teach students of all grades to play chess. No, this is not gambling, but instead, a good and effective way of creating good-sportsmanship. This club seems to be new to most schools and thus it has been difficult for our club to start competition with them. As yet, Wyomissing and Reading are the only other schools which have been found to have Chess Clubs. It is the hope of this club to continue to grow and to bring honors to Hamburg High School through the media of winning tournaments with other schools. Seventy-eight Hi-Y Eluh Left to Rigbl, FIRST ROXV: George Fink, Theodore Zimmerman, Mr. Wagner, Faculty Advisorg Mark Piacine, Paul Schaeffer, David Fink, Eugene Rightmyer, Mr. Beha, Faculty Advisor, Neil Yoder, Robert Hardinger, David Cope. SECOND ROW: Landis Ketner, Barry Anthony, Richard Roeder, Eugene Ortenzi, john Petery, Charles Turner, George Kershner, john Adams, Robert Christman, Charles Shollenberger. THIRD ROW: Earl Kelly, Richard Bachman, Carl Greth, Donald Anthony, Richard Wolfe, Holton Confer. President ...............,....i........... David Fink Vice-President . . . ....... Paul Schaeffer Secretary ...... . , . Eugene Rightmyer Treasurer ........ ..... M ark Piacine Faculty Advisors .... ..... M r. Beha Mr. F ortney Mr. Wagner The Hi-Y is based on the standards of clean speech, clean sports, clean habits, and scholarship. The activities of the Hi-Y were built around these standards. The main course of study for the year included discussions on teen life. In conjunction with this, the boys carried on an extensive sports program. The school gymnasium was used weekly for basketball and other active sports and swimming and bowling parties were held at the Reading Y. M. C. A. Hi-Y members attended the Annual Y. M. C. A. Older Boys' Conference at East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. This was a meeting of all the Hi-Y Clubs in Eastern Pennsylvania. Dr. Ralph C. Hutchison, President of Lafayette College, and Dr. A. Stanley Tricket, former professor of Drew University, were the main speakers on the theme: Youth United for a United World . The club, joined by the Sr. and jr. Tri-Hi-Y, also traveled to the Kutztown High School to hear Mr. Emory Nelson discuss the Wforld Youth Fund. The purpose of this fund was to aid desolate children in war torn countries. The school year 1946-47 saw the Hi-Y again grow into an active organization. May it continue to inspire its members and show its influence around our school and community. Seventy-nine AUTUEH1-IPHS INFORMAL CAPTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Left to Right, FIRST ROW: John Adams, George Achenbach, Robert Gowans, Robert Muller. SECOND ROW: Kermit Frantz, Mrs. Ella Scholl, Elementary School Principalg Edwin Moyer. 2. Charles Reed, Clarence Burkey, Marvin Shollenberger, John Adams. 3. Robert Etchberger, Ralph Althouse. 4. Marian Wentzel, Emily Sonon, George Achenbach, Marion Becker. 5. jane Achenbach, Phyllis Mohan. 6. jean Batdorf, Helen Nies. 7. Katharine Miller, june Gingrich. 8. Katharine Miller, Ruth Moll. 9. Helen Nies. 10. Elsie Rentschler. 11. Robert Gowans, Robert Etchberger. 12. Arlan Henne. 13. Marguerite Himmel- berger. 14. Lenore Schiebler, Maurine Smith. 15. Helen Nies. ' TIME WAS: 1. Ruth Weirich, Katharine Miller, Jean Scott, Lenore Schiebler, Charles Weirich, Virginia Miller. 2. Donald Anthony. 3. Helen Nies. 4. Earl Adam, George Fink, John Young. S. Edwin Moyer. 6. Dolores Kudleck. 7. Ruth Zimmerman. 8. Doris Rentschler, Dolores Kudleck. 9. Betty Gruber. 10. Elsie Rentschler and little sister. 11. Phyllis Mohan. 12. Eva Stein. 13. Marion Althouse. 14. George Achenbach. 15. Joyce Heinly. 16. Lenore Schiebler. 17. John Young. 18. Marilyn Smith, Maxine Rubin. 19. Barbara Strohecker. 20. Marian Wentzel. 21. Mae Rhoads. 22. Margaret Bailey. 23. Doris Mengle, Ruth Moll. 24. FIRST ROW: left to right, Pauline Kress, Joyce Heinly, Stewart Meck. SECOND ROW: Doris Mengle, Lalene Zweizig, Christine Barr, Paul Keim. 25. Emily Sonon. 26. Anna Becker. 27. John Young, Mary Patrician, Kermit Frantz, Faye Klopp, George Fink, Ruth Moll. CLASS DIARY, LEFT: 1. john Adams, Doris Mengle, Lenore Schiebler. 2. Kermit Frantz, Robert Gowans. 3. Robert Muller, Mark Seaman. 4. Robert Gowans. 5. FIRST ROW: Marion Becker, Eva Stein, Virginia Miller, Elsie Rentschler, Betty jane Pascoe. SECOND ROW: Lalene Zweizig, Maxine Rubin, Betty Wink, Phyllis Yerger, Anna Becker, Doris Rentschler, Ruth Zimmerman. 6-Grade 4B. CLASS DIARY, RIGHT: 1. Helen Nies, June Gingrich. 2. Jean Batdorf, Maurine Smith. 3. Rock and your guess is as good as ours. 4. Mark Seaman. 5. Marian Wentzel, Virginia Miller, Marion Becker, Emily Sonon. 6-Grade SA. Printed and Serviced by Kutztown Publishing Co. 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