Henderson High School - Henderson Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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S E N I O R S MILTON PITTENGER Milton, better known to his friends as Pitt , ex- pects to be a Gunner's Mate in the United States Navy. His hobby is build- ing model boats. He likes brunettes but dis- likes onions. We all wish him the best of luck in the future. Thirty-six N ANCY L. WETHERBY Nance is known for her wonderful personality. When it comes to dancing, she is right in there. Nance takes a great interest in sports as well as in walking in the rain. Nancy's future plan is to do occupational therapy. FRANCES E. WILSON Willy is a tall, fast- stepping girl hailing from Frazer. Her hobbies in- clude drawing, horses, playing the sax, and sports. Fried scallops and light blue are Willy's favorite likes, She intends to take a course in art after graduation. MURIEL E. ZEBLEY A bright smile and laugh- ing eyes-that's Zeb . She came to W.C.l-l.S. from Chadds Ford in '42, Zeb enjoys ice skating bowling, and movies. Her favorite color is green, but she definitely dislikes pur- ple. She hopes to attend Goldey Business College ond become a successful bookkeeper. LEWIS M. STAFFORD Lew has an avid likina for hunting and out-of- doorlife. His chief hobby is buying and remodeling old cars and selling them again. After graduation he intends to become a mechanic. ELLANORA F. WHITE This young, blonde maiden likes sports and has the faculty of making friends everywhere. She came to us from George School, Bucks County, and intends to go into nursing. The class of '44 wishes her good luck and smooth sailing. JUNE E. YERKES June's interests are swim- ming, bowling, dancing, and ice skating. She loves to walk in the rain. Her ambition is to write poetry. She plans to train at the Chester County Hospital or attend the State Teachers College. DOROTHY M. ZOLLER Dot came to W. C. from Caernarvon High. She likes to attend movies, en- joys farm work, and spends her spare time bicycle riding. Really, though is her favorite saying. ln the future Dot plans to be a nurse or hairdresser. CHARLES WILKINS Charles is one of our quietstudents. Hedislikes homework but is fond of girls. He is very much interested in retailing and plans to make this his life work. At present he is getting experience along this line by working in a store after school.

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Thirty-eight Pillars' of the Future- A strong character is lil4e a building vvhich has four pillars-pillars vvhich, it built on a solid Foundation, are invincible, enduring and service- able. These tour pillars of character-vvisdom, strength, culture, and responsibility-are the structures vvhich build a successful life. l-laving completed three years ot Senior l-ligh School, vve realize that it has been the aim of our Alma Mater to help us lay the foundation and begin the development of our character pillars. l.et us lool4 back on that develop- ment and learn vvhat has made our building grovv. Wisdom: The First pillar ol character has been strongly built by many of our class members: scholastic recognition on the honor roll has gone to Barbara Grafton, Nancy l-ligh, Ruth Polloclc, Edward Rettevv, Robert Sterling, and Frances Wilson for two yearsf and to Mildred Pepper, Jane Staus, William l-layes, Margaret Allston, Katherine T. l-loopes, Margaret Meredith, Elmer Pizzi, and Ann Seaboldt for one year. Gur Commencement l-lonor Speakers vvere Barbara Grafton, Nancy l-ligh, Ruth l3ollocl4, Jane Staus, Robert Sterling, and Bette Taylor. Strength: Gur second pillar of character, vvhich represents a sound body, has been built by many in our class. Elisha Cloud, Jaclc Monaghan, John Veser, William I-Iill, Ralph Baker, George Rodebacl4, Bette Taylor, Betty Cherry, Frances Wilson, Maryruth Gibbons, Sara Bond, Jane Gray, Peggy l-loopes, and l-lazel Spriggs have been outstanding names in our program of athletics. Culture: The third pillar of character stands for the abilities in Writing, speaking, acting, musical participation, art, and commercial vvorl4. ln the literary Field, essay honors have gone to Robert Sterling, Margaret Allston, Jane Staus, Sara Bond, Barbara Grafton, Jane Gray, William l'layes, William l-leed, Nancy l-ligh, Peggy Meredith, Ann Seaboldt, Bette Taylor, Margarita Minich, Doris Gplinger, Dunster Robinson, Richard Shavv and Charlotte Slemmer. The actors and actresses of our class-William l-leed, Vernon Brevver, Richard Brovvn, Margarita Minich, and Jane Staus-have contributed their ability to our dramatic