Lansdale High School - Highlights Yearbook (Lansdale, PA)

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WILMER W. ANDERS Smokey Lansdale, Pa.-january 24, l9l7 Track Q3-fl-l: Cross-country MJ. Perhaps it's the energy he saves in silent conduct during classes that has afforded Wilmer a place among the distance runners on the track loam: for last fall HSlll0iiCY., distinguished himself in cross-country and now holds a berth as a miler. One who closely associates with him will soon notice that one of his chief traits is that of always trying, as is indicated hy his report card and his record on the cinder path. Although Wilmer, who has seen all his school years in Lansdale, has not yet decided what be will do after graduating, we wish him plenty of luck in whatever work he takes up. GERALDINE K. BECK xacerryvr Lansciale, Pa. Book Club fl iz Clee Club fl-251 High School Musi- cal 133: Gym Exhibit I2-31: School Plays Q2-33. '5Cerry is one of the fcw charter members of the class of 1935. Her favorite pastime. other than working in the 5 and 10, is reading. Her favorite author is Halliliurton. Gerry also likes horseback riding and playing the piano. Her main attraction is in Lansdale and even though she goes to Washington for three days, he never for- gets her. Cerry's secret ambition is to he an organist but more likely she'll turn out to be 6'Somebody's Stenogf' ABRAM BECKER KKAbeU North Wales, Pa.-july 5, I9lB Baseball 143: Gym Exhibition 145. Previous to his .lunior year, Abe attended the West Point Senior High School, but he heard so much about Lansdale High School that he decided to grace our corridors with his presence. Now he likes L, H. S. so well that he walks here every day. Abe is one of the exceptional pupils who does not annoy our Librarian of the caustic remarks, Miss Willitriiison. He is noted for his shyness, especially around the girls fask a certain P. CJ. Abe was a very competent first baseman fwhen the coach allowed him to playl on our last great hall team. Abe is going to be the 'famous professional baseball player produced by L. H. S. QSO he saysi. May he have home runs in profusion. Page Eiglzlcrrn

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HENRY H. ALDERFER Lansdale, Pa.-june 2, l9lS .lunior-Senior Play 13-41g Debating Team 141: Hi- Y 121: Talisman Staff 141. Henry started school a year later than We, but by skipping the fifth grade he became a member of our class. I-lc is an active member of the Talisman Stahl. He is also a member of our very successful debating team of this year. Besides these activities, he has other interests outside of school. Une is tennis, the other riding: over to Montgromcryville. Henry intends to be a doctor and is planning to enter Ursinus next year. We are sure his pleasant disposition and scholastic ability will carry him suc- cessfully through life. SARA A. ALLEM Boyertown Pa.--September I7, 1917 Spanish Club 131: Cleo Club 13-41: Gym Exhibi- tion 121. Sara attended the Sellcrsville school for two and one- half years, but realizing: her great mistake, she joined our ranks in the third grade, and has been with us ever since. She is that small, dark-haired miss who has a smile for everyone. We appreciate Sara's kindness in lend- ing ns her melodious voice for many of our school ac- tivities. Her greatest hobby seems to be telling jokes. Sara is undecided as to what she is going to do when she leaves school but we wish her the greatest success in whatever it may he. WILLIAM L. ALLEBACH Bill Lansdale, Pa.-March 22, I9I7 Football 12-3-41: Baseball 141: Track 13-4.1: Wrest- ling 1341: Boxing 13-1-1: Art Club 131: Gym Ex- hibition 13-ll-1: Assistant Track Manager 12-31. This jolly young follow needs no introduction for he has been with us throughout his high school career. This happy-:zo-lucky, good-natured lad has distinguished himself among his fellow students as a true friend, and a good sport. l'Iis hard work and deep concentration have made him a lettcrman. and since his chief ambition was to be a lettcrntan, his purpose was accomplished. Bill held down the hot corner in baseball in good style and has proved a valuable asset to the team. He also has a weakness for thc fair sex-for further information ask thc roach. Bill is at present undecided as to what the future holds for him, but we feel certain that he will succeed in whatever he may undertake. So good luck, Bill ! Page S e-venlcen

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JOSEPH B. BECKER llJoeYY Kulpsville, Pa.-November 20, I9l7 llaseball C3-41: Track Q3-ill. ,lust before eight-twenty each morning a 'iChevie sport coupe can be seen speeding up the street. Joe is arriving: for school after a four-mile drive from Kulpsville. 'floel' entered our ranks as a .lunior to con- tinue his school work. llut it isn't all work. His fav- orite recreation, baseball, is never neglected, and the track team benefited greatly by his ability. liver since his arrival this good-natured blond-haired Dutchman has been known for being: in the thick of fun whenever there are any pranks to be played. We wonder if be has found that west he was looking for in the clothes closet at Washington. After seeing his marks, we feel sure be will succeed at Lafayette where be intends to go next year. JOSEPH S. BEDNAR ujoen Mt. Pleasant. Pa.-February 26, l9l9 Track C-43. Who is that tall handsome chap with the wavy blond hair? None other than our guide and stay in Eco- nomics class. .loc Bcrlnar. Joe began his quest for learning in Hilltown, and, after receiving a diploma from that three-year high school, graced us with his presence this year. He is a man of letters aml has also proved his ability as a track star. loc doesn't have any definite ideas as to his future, but probably will wind up in the stock market, as Economics is one of his favorite subjects. If not, we know he will be successful in whatcvcr he might under- take. and we wish him lots and lots of luck. VIOLET BERGEY npudgen Lansdale, Pa.-February IZ, l9l8 I-lockey tl-25: Basketball tl lg Tri-Hi-Y Q2-3-41: Glee Club 123: Special Chorus i2J: Baseball Manager I4-J. Did you ever enter the 'il3eehive and find a very attractive young lass entertaining: her friends by imitat- ing: her many boy acquaintances? Well-she just loves tln-mi and leaves them. Even our own home talent cau't make the grade. This damsel is Putlge, widely known as Violet Bergzey. Violet has been with us since piatails were in style, and has proved to be an asset. During her earlier years in school she took to sports. later she was elected as manager of baseball in which she proved to have very ellicient ability. 'll'11due has recently found there is a kick to driving a car. Cf course, there must be a catch to it. We think she is just trying to Cop another masculine specimen. Putting all joking aside, Violet is a line friend and has many friends to ber credit. Whatever she intends to do in later years, we know she'll do it well. Page Ninrlcen