Lansdale High School - Highlights Yearbook (Lansdale, PA)

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THE TALISMAN HOWARD COOK 1 Slim or Shorty D West Point, Pa. Born June 20, 1910 ELSIE V. COLBURN Lansdale, Pa. Born March 18, 1910 Kind and gentle, a friend to all- Who can it be but Elsie? Latin Club 111g Biology Club 1233 Reading Club 131 3 Chemistry Club 141 5 Glee Club 141 3 Class Treasurer 1255 Class Secretary 131. Elsie has been with us throughout the entire four years of our High School career. She has proved a very efficient student especially in mathematics. It is a common sight to see her sitting some- where back in the corner with about a half a tablet working out some difficult problem which the rest of us have not even the courage to tackle. She is always daring enough to under- tak? the most difiicult subject 1even Chemis- try . Elsie is one of the very few girls who does not have to worry about letting her hair grow, for her long tresses are the envy of many of us. Elsie's highest ambition is to become a nurse, and we are sure that she will make a good one because she is one of the most kind-hearted members of our class. Whatever she under- takes we know that her life will be a success. Good goods- Comes in small packages. Cooky entered our ranks in his Junior year. He has proved a valuable asset ever since-and how! No, it wasn't storming in the Typing Room, but Howard and a Hunter were discussing a topic of interest. . Slim intends entering the business world, where we hope he will meet every success. Whenever difiiculties confronted us, he would smile and relieve us of our worries. Such a will should keep Shorty on the straight and narrow road. Howard is an ardent lover of fishing, pets, and a Miss Adams 1especially the latterl. Many times he would come to school with one or two snakes in his pockets. This served to make him a Mystery Man in the estimation of his friends. ' Howard would be a hero, but the girls can- not adopt the habit of looking up to him. All together, R-a-a-y Cook!!! l7l

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THE TALISMAN JAMES HAROLD CANNON 1 Cannon 1 Lansdale, Pa. Born August 20, 1910 In bed we laugh, in bed we cry And born in bed, in bed we die. Radio Club 1115 Biology Club 1215 Hi Y Club 1215 Science Club 1315 Humor Editor, TALISMAN Staff 1415 Orchestra 12, 3, 415 Band 12, 3, 415 President Manager 1415 Senior Play 1415 High School Play 13, 415 Football 11, 415 Basketball 1415 Glee Club 13, 415 Special Chorus 1415 Class Presenta- tion 141. Cannon has been with us since our incor- poration in 1914. His interest in athletics has brought him admiration for his spirit, and, even though he never starred, he must be com- mended for the good spirit he has displayed, may it be contagious. One of Cannon's talents leads to Geo- metry. In class, when he is there, he for- mulates new laws and Mr. Boughter has dis- posed of all the old books to make way for Cannon also Al Jolson has Cannon's per- Pirate. of Washington Cannon's New Geometry. features in the spotlight, and a new rival as was shown by formance in Peggy and the Since our annual invasion we fear for Harold. His constant lateness and his empty pockets indicate that he spends quite a bit of his time in a near-by town. He is a disbeliever of the home patronage theory, and in this case we can't blame him. Cannon says he is going to take up music. We are assured of his success, may all his notes be sweet ones. RUSSELL HILBERT CARVER 1 Little Eva or Russ 1 Lansdale, Pa. Born September 16, 1910 Eat, drink and be merryg for tomorrow we work. High School Orchestra 11,2, 3,415 High School Band 1415 Track 1115 Basketball 13,415 Assistant Advertising Manager of TALISMAN 1315 Manager 1415 Advertising Manager of Senior TALISMAN 1415 Reading Club 131. Russ first saw the daylight in Philadel- phia but realized his mistake quite early and Hed to Lansdale in time to meet us in the fourth grade. His chief worries are his new crushes It is not an uncommon thing to hear him tell us on Monday morning that he has just met a sweet dame over the week- end. He does not follow the proverbial say- ing that gentlemen prefer blondes. Although he did not perform on the grid- iron we are certain that if he had, he would have been a howling success. Little Eva has decided to take up adver- tising when he finishes school. We do not know just where he will continue his educa- tion, but we do know that wherever he goes we wish him the best of success. E61

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THE TALISMAN MARION R. DETWILER 1 Man 1 Lansdale, Pa. Born February 28, 1911 F. LEONORE DETWILER 1 Lea J Lansdale, Pa. Born January 4, 1911 For she's a jolly good fellow. Librarian 1115 Latin Club 1115 Glee Club 11, 2, 3, 41 5 President Reading Club 131 5 Vice President Biology Club 1215 La Societe Francaise 1415 Accompanist High School Play 13,415 Special Chorus 13,415 Class His- tory 13, 41. That's Lea. Always good-natured and ready to do a favor for anyone. Piano-playing is one of Lea's hobbies. She certainly can tickle the ivories and is much in demand at all places. What would the High School plays have been without her? Lea is rather fickle in her ambitions. She has always had trouble choosing among ad- mirers of the opposite sex. We never know what she likes and we believe that she doesn't either. At one time she was interested in artillery, especially a certain Cannon. Now, she is trying to decide between the study of Leaches and a nursing career. However, we believe she will choose the latter, the only obstacle being that all her patients will fall in love with her. Whatever her chosen work, we are sure she will be a great success. Here's wishing the best of luck to you, Lea, from the class of '28, A ltttle girl with eyes of blue, You seem quiet-but we know you. English Club 1115 Biology Club 1215 Latin Club 1115 Librarian 11, 215 High School Play 1315 La Societe Francaise 1415 Reading Club 131. Man has been with us since the first grade when we wore pig-tails and gingham dresses. She has proved to be a good sport through and through, and is always present when she sees a good time in store. Marion has a good line of Hsagacious crevices to spring at the right time and fur- nishes the laughs for all. She was gifted with a very laughable laugh which, when heard, is very contagious, especially in study hall. Marion makes friends very easily and has a score of them. A friend in need is a friend indeed, may very well apply to her, for she is generous with all her friends. She has established a good record along scholastic lines while in High School, forming a strong base for a successful life. Marion's ambition is to be a nurse, so that she may help others-the young doctors? She has been successful in her school work, and we hope she will be so as a nurse. Here's wishing you luck and a nice young doctor, Marion! ISI .