Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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HARDIE BILEY SMITH “Goldie Episcopal Lansdowne The “cash and carry kid.” He delivers the goods. He knows his French, but he can't make Miss Baker believe it. In fact, he knows everything. Ask him. He’ll tell you. His only regret is that Connie Mack has yet to meet him. C'mon, boys, and slip Connie the glad news. Varsity Football 3, 4; Baseball Squad 2. 3, 4: Basketball Squad 4; Garnet and Gray Staff 3, 4; Senior Annual Staff: Senior Play Chairman of Publicity: Glee Club 2, 3. 4. Vice-President 4: Latin Club 3, 4: Senior Dance Committee: Usher Committee, Senior Play. KATHRYN ELISABETH STURGES “Kass” Rutledge “Kass” doesn't say much, but we have reasons to believe that she thinks a lot. “Kass” is the kind of person you can depend on, for whatever she undertakes she does well or not at all. Her favorite sport, if anyone should ask you, is “skating in the moonlight.” Ask her why! Another thing “Kass” is famed for is the heavenly desserts she brings for Assembly refreshment period. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Current Topics Club 3: Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Garnet and Gray Bank 3, 4. MURRAY STEEBLE 'Merry” University of Pennsylvania Lansdowne The class encyclopedia. When anyone wants to know anything serious—or otherwise (?)—they go to Murray. If he doesn't know the answer, no one does. He seems quiet in school, but get him out in the evenings, avec une jeune fille—whoopee. With your intellect, Steeble. and (?) you'll get by. You sure fool the students (?). With all this, you still find time to help people out with their lessons. Here's au revoir but not goodbye, we hope. Surveying Club 3, 4: Garnet and Gray Staff 3, 4; Lc Ccrcle Francais 3, 4: Editor of Panvre Poisson 4: Thanksgiving Committee 4: A. G. T. Club, Viginti Chapter 3, 4, Secretary 4. ELEANOR CURTIS SUITS “Suitsy” Lansdowne Has anyone ever seen Eleanor angry? We, of the Commercials, after four years' acquaintance with her, have as yet to see her angry at anyone. Although Eleanor is not familiar with all the cities in the country, she knows one—Wilmington. She also seems to think a certain person in that city is exceptionally nice. We could wish Eleanor all the luck in the world, but we know with a personality like hers she won't need our wishes. Geometry Club 2: Current Topics Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Garnet and Gray Bank 4. 23

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WILBUR SECHRIST Bud Lansdowne Anyone who followed the baseball team last year knows “Bud. There weren’t many hits that got by Outfielder Sechrist. “Bud” also performed well at bat. “Bud’s” “chawming pussonality” is his main asset, and we arc sure he will make out well in later years, provided he doesn't have to study. Best of luck, Wilbur. Basketball Squad 4; Baseball 3, 4: Athletic Club 4: Travel Club 4: Senior Dance Committee 4; Glee Club 2; Track Squad 2, 4; Aviation Club 4. DOROTHY STANERT Dot University of Pennsylvania Colwyn Yes, “Dot” surely is a worker. Little odd jobs about school, and big ones, too, are always falling upon her responsible shoulders. “Dot” can act. too, and play the piano, and basketball. She even makes a pretty good stab at Virgil. “Dot” is a friend to everyone, and we know that she will succeed at whatever she takes up. Le Cercle Francais 3. 4, Vice-President 4: Basketball 4; Tennis Manager 4: Dramatic Club 3, 4; Senior Play Cast; Movie Club 4; Camera Club 4; Representative for Student Government 4: Current Topics Club President 3. CHARLES ALOYSIUS SIMONS, Jr. Charlie University of Pennsylvania Aldan What would the Class of '29 ever have done without “Charlie,” who was always ready to help you with a cheery smile? He was the hero of the Senior Play, and since then we have noticed that sort of far-off look in his eyes. You know, “in the spring— Well, “Charlie, we are sorry to have to say goodbye, but we know that you will have success in whatever you attempt. Good luck! Thanksgiving Committee 4; Cheer Leader 4; Senior Play Cast: Student Council President 4; Program Committee of Senior Play; Senior Annual Advertising Committee 4: Basketball Squad 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4: Current Topics Club President 3: Class Volleyball 1, 2, 3; A. G. T. Club 3. 4, Viginti Chapter; Chemistry Club 3, Vice-president; Baseball 3, 4. HELEN KATHERINE STEVENS Helen West Chester Lansdowne Helen and “Betty arc an inseparable pair. Wherever you see one, you see the other. Helen holds several championships, two of which are “smiling” and “loaning combs.” Whether she is going to teach or not, I do not know, but the signet ring bearing foreign initials gives mute testimony that all her interests do not lie in the teaching profession. Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4: Orchestra 3, 4, Secretary 3; Military Band 4, Gen. Mathematics Club 4; A. G. T. Club 3: Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. 22

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WILLIAM WALLACE “Bill” University of Pennsylvania Lansdowne “Bill must be there with the goods, as his football team was undefeated. “Bill had to quit basketball: they say, heart trouble. 1 haven't seen her, but, blond or brunette, she's lucky, because “Bill can cook. His experience was gained on summer camping trips, cooking meals for “Stew” Gildersleevc. “Bill” ought to be a success. Good luck, “Bill!” Manager Football 4: Assistant Manager 2, 3: Senior Dance Committee; Basketball 4; Track 4; Athletic Club 4; A. G. T. Club 3, 4; Class Volleyball 3: Senior Play Committee; Secretary Art Club 4; Track Club 4; Usher Committee, Senior Play. ELIZABETH GERTRUDE TAYLOR Betty Miss Illman's Lansdowne A shy, blushing maiden is our friend “Betty.” She is not really as shy as one would think, for you ought to see her spurn the men. We all know “Betty” because she is that tall blond that follows the footsteps of “Ginnie” and Emma. Here's wish' ing you the best of luck and success, “Betty,” as a school marm. Senior Annual Staff: Hi'Y 4: Current Topics Club 3; A. G. T. 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Class Basketball 2, 4; Etiquette Club 4; Chem istry Club 4. JAMES EARL WHITESELL, Jr. Jim Pennsylvania Lansdowne What's that loud laughter over there in the corner? Don't tell me you don't know it's Jim! Though he isn't a toreador's son, he certainly can “throw the bull.” Miss McAllister is “Jim's” Nemesis, but that doesn't seem to bother him. Take a good look at him, girls, he won't always be like this! “Nulf sed.” Lots of luck, “Bimbo!” Surveying Club 3. 4; Movie Club 4: A. G. T. Club 3, 4; Current Topics Club 3: Mathematics Club 2: Senior Play Ticket Committee; Chemistry Club 3; Thanksgiving Committee 4. ELEANOR ASHWORTH TRAINER El Drexel East Lansdowne “What lovely curly hair!” But that is not the only lovely thing about “El.” She has a cheery smile for all who pass her way and she is always keeping the Commercial Department laughing with her witty chatter. “El” is going on to school, and we wish her continued success and happiness, such as she has achieved in Lansdowne. Biology Club 2; Current Topics Club 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Editor Commercial Paper 4; Garnet and Gray Bank 3, 4. 24