Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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PAUL GEORGE BASEHORE, JR. “Bud” Pbep School The big, broad-shouldered fellow with coal-black hair is “Bud.” He was one of our tackles, and his never-failing spirit and playing gained him the reputation as one of the best tackles in suburban ranks. “Bud” is one of our most cautious drivers; especially going home from school. Ask Mr. Fettus. His frankness and cheerful manner have made him well-liked by everyone. Best of luck to you, “Bud,” in whatever you undertake. Football (4). MONAWEE ALLEN “Mo me” Wheaton Meet the girl who almost won the flag-pole-sitting contest. Her basketball and hockey ability have made her known all over Lansdowne. “Monie” is quite versatile, as she is also a good student. Her smile and cheerful spirit have made her many friends. “Monie” is always willing to help everyone, and some of us wouldn't know what to do if she missed a night of studying. We all wish “Monie” the success in the future that she's had in Lansdowne. Hockey (3,4). Basketball (3,4). Track (1,2,4). Chorus (1, 2, 3). French Club (3, 4). Class Banner Committee (3). Class History (4). Latin Club (2, 3). ALICE NORDENA ALSDORF “Al” Alice is the girl pianist of L. H. S. Whenever we want some nice snappy, jazzy music, we all yell for Alice. She never fails to oblige, and for this she will always be remembered. She also helped in hockey and basketball. Alice is almost late every day, but manages to escape it somehow. She and her tall, lanky boy friend are a feature at the movies, dances, games, etc. All sorts of luck in whatever you undertake. Basketball (4). Tennis (3). Hockey (4). Glee Club (1, 2, 3). ROBERT BIDDLE BISHOP “Two Bucks” Penn State Biddle is a fair boy with many changes of disposition. His pet hobby in school is track, and outside, mechanical trains. In track he has distinguished himself in the hurdles, winning several medals. Biddle can be bright if he wishes, but he evidently doesn't wish to. A person can often see him driving around in an old can that used to be called an automobile, and is now infamous as the “Mayflower.” The car stands up pretty well at that. Football (1, 2, 3, 4). Track (1, 2, 3, 4). Lahian Staff (4). Glee Club (1, 2, 3). Dance Committee (4). 4 26 )■

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GEORGE: DAI.LAS ALBERTSON “Albertson” Art Yes. he really is a Senior. He looks like a Freshman in size but he lias marvelous ability in the Art Department, not to mention his ambition to master the technique of playing the slide trombone. After a lengthy span of years it looks as if cheerful little George is going to leave us. Somebody had better warn Bud Fisher (editor of Mutt and Jeff to look out for his laurels, for George is after them. Track (2, 4). Garnet and Gray (1, 2, 3 . Dramatic Club (3, 4). Band (3, 4). Orchestra (3, I). THELMA MARIAN ADAMS “Shorty” “Stenoc” If you see a little girl running down the hall yelling, “Fm hungry,” you know that’s “Shorty.” Aon see her everywhere, hut she is famous for the speedy way in which she reaches the lunchroom. Have you ever seen a green Whippet Coach, driven by an auburn-haired young man, roll up to the school door? It is there almost every rainy day—a girl comes running out and hops in it. That’s “Shorty” and “her” Bill. Here’s best wishes for a happy future. Girls’ Chorus (1, 2, 3, 4). Commercial Club (3, 4). Biology Club (2). Class Basketball (4 . ESTHER MARIE ALBERTUS “Esther” Commerce Esther is a Commercial Student who says little but accomplishes a great deal. She plods along slowly hut surely. We expect some day to see Esther rise to the heights of head stenographer in the firm of “Walton and McGee.” When Esther answers in “Office Training” we certainly learn some things we wouldn’t have known otherwise. If winning smiles mean anything, Esther ought to be a success almost anywhere. Commercial Club (3, 4). Garnet and Gray Typist (41. RICHARD BERTRAM B RGER “Dick” Pennsylvani a “Dick” used to live in Lansdowne once upon a time, hut never felt the call of his Alma Mater until this school year. He came to L. H. S. from West Philadelphia, after having been to New York and Cleveland. Though generally smiling, he sometimes pours melody out of a saxophone on home-room programs, Hi-Y dances and at the football games. Dick says, “Just say I’m going to he an engineer and they’ll all know I’m going to he a big man.” We believe he’s right. Track (4). French Club (4). Surveying Club (4). 25 }■

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JOSEPH HENRY BITLER “Joe” Wharton School “Joe” hails from Sharon Hill, hut we won’t hold that against him, for he’s a peach of a fellow. When it comes to pepping up the student body, “Joe” is right there and has no superior. Besides being a champion cheer leader, “Joe” has been a mainstay of both the Boys’ Glee Club and the Dramatic Club for several years. We know that “Joe’s” pep and personality will make him successful in whatever he undertakes. Cheer Leader (1, 2, 3, 4; Head Leader 3, 4). Dramatic (’dub (2, 3, 4, President 4). Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4). Stage Crew (1, 2, 3, 4). Football (1, 2). Assistant Business Manager, Garnet and Gray (3). NANCY APPLEGATE “Nance” Skidmore Meet Miss Nancy Applegate, a happy little girl, if there ever was one. One of our traffic monitors and a good one. “Nance” is always cheerful, but will listen to anyone else’s sob story. She believes anything you tell her, but she can’t help that. “Minnie” is one of the big attractions for the stag line at a dance. The man who gets this little girl will be lucky, for we have hidden here a real culinary and domestic genius. Happy days, “Nance.” Hi-Y (3, 4). History Club 13, 4). French Club (4). Hi-Y Notes Garnet and Gray (4). French Dance Committee (4). Lahiun Staff (4). Vice-President of Hi-Y (4). Vice-President Home Room (4). Interclass Basketball (4). Tennis Manager (4). Student Council (4). Chairman Traffic Committee (4.) CAROLINE DOROTHY BLACKBURN “Black ie” Drexel Everyone knows our “Blackie.” She is the girl that just about buys out the lunch room every day. Oh, yes! “Blackie” plays tennis, hockey, and basketball. Sometimes I think that the basketball is going to weigh her down. Dancing is another one of “Blackie’s” hobbies, and can she dance? You should see her! Everyday we see a different girl in “Blackie.” One day her hair is in a little knot on the back of her head, and the next day it is hanging down her back. Vice-President Class (2). Hockey (3, 4). Class Basketball (2,3). Varsity Basketball (3,4). Tennis (3,4). Commercial Club (3, 4). Girl’s Glee Club (1, 2, 3). Dental Club (3). MALLOR BOTTOMLEY “Mallor” Penn State Even if he is late for school once in a while, he makes up for it in track and football. Mallor is Lansdowne’s wing-footed Hermes. Go to any track-meet in which he is participating and you’ll be convinced. Mallor was one of Lansdowne’s fastest ends in football, while he played, for he had some hard-luck with injuries. Keep up your pep and speed and you’ll get along anywhere in this old world. Football (3, 4). Track (1, 2, 3; Captain 4). 4 27 )