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

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productions. The musical talent of our class has been displayed by Ann Seaboldt, Nancy Pyle, Barbara Grafton, Alice Ann Garrett, Ralph Matlock, Gene peed, and l-lerbert Brandovv. The many artists oi our class-Forrest Sturgill, Frances Wilson, Charlotte Slemmer, Nancy l-ligh, Jane Gray, Nicholas -lridemas, and David Crosson-have distinguished themselves with Fine work. Responsibility: The last pillar of character stands For participation in the various responsible elected otiices oi our school. The Cooperative Council chose William Dean as president and Jaltie Lee as vice-president. The class otlicers ol our Sophomore year vvere: President, Vernon Syl- vester, Vice-President, l-lelen Pearson, Secretary, Virginia Del-laven, Treasurer, Jalcie l.ee. Junior class otiicers included President, Vernon Brevver, Vice-President, Jane Staus, Secretary, Nancy l-ligh, Treasurer, Nicholas lridemas. Qur Senior class otlicers vvere: President, Elisha Cloud, Vice-President, Bette Taylor, Secretary, Joanne Keller, Treasurer, William I-iill. We will continue to build our character pillars even after vve have graduated, but it will be the Foundation laid here that will enable us to talte our places as uselul citizens in this World of vvar-and later in that world of peace that vve shall help to Form. JANE STAUS, '44 f .fi C 2 Thirty-nine

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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

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Class of 1945 1 I 1555. N xl E S50 if i i f Did' 5 h lxjggx OFFICERS tl President ........ ..... l-l ENRY LUEDECKE Secretary ...... ..... D OROTHV l-IICKS QJ Vice-President ..... .... F AY REIFSNYDER Treasurer. . . ....... JACK WHITE X Q 1. ty We, the Class ol '45, realize the tremendous task which lies ahead of us as N Seniors, but we are ready and eager to tacl4le any problems which confront us. Forty Some ol our Junior boys have left to join Uncle Sam's Fighting forces, While those ol us who are compelled to remain at home are doing our utmost to hack them up. ln the future, as well as in the present, we shall continue to hold the words Freedom and Democracy in our hearts. PAY REIFSNYDER, '45