Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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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

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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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HELENE LUCINDA TOTTEN “Totten Peirce Lansdowne Our talkative little athlete. What would the hockey team or basketball team have done without her? She is best known, though, for her stellar playing as guard during basketball season. She's now out for track, and we know she'll succeed. She has been as valuable to the G. and G. Staff as she has been to Miss Kean, for look at the H. L. T.'s which end many an article. You arc bound to be successful in the business world, but, anyway, here is wishing the best of luck. Current Topics Club; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3, Varsity 4; Hockey 3, Varsity 4; Garnet and Gray Staff 4: Movie Club 4: Senior Annual Staff: Senior Play Property Committee: Usher Committee. Senior Play. HELEN LOUISE VAN TUYL “Helen’ S VARTHMORE LANSDOWNE Helen came from Yonkers, New York, to join us in our Junior year. Quietly and easily she won her way to our hearts. We have in her not only an athlete and a newspaper reporter, but also a friend. We all wish you luck. Helen, and don't forget you have one great distinction of which to be proud: you were a member of that famous Virgil Class in twcnty-ninc. Latin Club 3, 4: French Club 4; Garnet and Gray Staff 4; Class Basketball 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Track 3, 4: Hi'Y Club 4. Class Poem THE CLASS OF '29 For many a year have we labored, Our wearisome tasks are done. Though the way is long we have traveled. Our race is over and won. Our lingering footsteps will vanish; We cannot longer stay. Though we feel reluctant to leave here. We must onward and up, and away. So here's to you, dear classmates! Comrades and friends were we. Sad, indeed, is the parting. Yet this must ever be. Now we must hand the torch on; Clear and bright gleams its flame. Carry it thus ever onward For Lansdowne High School's fame! 25 Elizabeth Martin