Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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-THE LAHIAN - GEORGE GURDON ALDERFER “GurV9 Drexel Gurt won his niche in Lansdowne’s “Hall of Fame by picking up a blocked kick in the Lans-downe-Upper Darby game and running for the winning touchdown. Although this was the first year Gurt went out for football, he made the varsity in the Lower Merion game and he stayed there till the end of the season. Believe it or not, Gurt is quite a scholar when he chooses: to be. Ask Miss McAllister; she knows. “Gurt” also is one of the mainstays of the Student Council. Football (4); Representative of Student Council (4); Handbook Committee (4); Biology Club (2); Surveying Club (.1); Math Club (.1. 4). ESTELLE H. ABRAHAMS “Stel” Penn State Who is that five feet of concentrated “pep” that just passed? That’s Estelle. If there is anything doing in the way of art, you can just bet that she’ll be there on the jump. Her decorations are seen on anything from Senior posters to the backs of tablets and gym shoes. She sure has some line and aims to do things in a big “husky” way. How about that, Stel? Class Basketball (3); Track Team (1, 2); Lahian Art Kditor (4); Drama Club (2, 3. 4); Cirls Chorus (2); Dabblers Club (Art I); I.e Ccrcle Francais (3. 4); Class Volley Ball (3); Trelawney of Wells (4); Monitor (4); Track Manager (4); Assistant Basketball Manager (3). MURIEL ALDRED Drexel It takes all kinds of people to make up a world and Muriel is one of those quiet, reserved girls that we couldn’t do without. She is greatly needed in hockey and in the chorus and has been a loyal supporter of both those organizations all four years, although she never talks about it. However, when we say quiet, we don’t mean dull, for she enjoys a good laugh as much as anybody. Hockey (1, 2. 3, 4); Latin Club (2. 3); French Club (4); Chorus (i, 2, 3, 4); Class Banner Committee (2); Attendance Committee (1). CARL S. BENNETT “Abie” Temple Abie is one of those boys who always keeps things lively around school. Wherever he is, something is always doing. Now we know why his classes were always so lively and popular. And what about that voice of his? He is the regular Rudy Vallee of Lansdowne. Although Carl is always good-natured, we venture to say that wherever he is, there is always more talking than work done. Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Dramatic Club (2, 3, 4). •«H 25 )►-

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-THE LAHIAN - THEODORE S. FETTER “Ted” Univ. of Penn. Behold the boy who put the verse in versatility. Why? Because Ted is a student, a class statesman, and a champion performer in tennis and basketball. He has always ranked around the top of the list when it came to scholastic attainments; ever since we were freshmen he has been a leader in our class activities; and just to show we appreciate him he was elected class president this year. Ted was one of the few in our class who gained the distinction of acquiring the coveted “L” in his freshman year. Altogether, Ted is one of the most outstanding and popular boys in the Senior Class. Basketball (3. 4); Student Council (2. 3. 4); Handbook Committee (4); Garnet and Gray (4); Math Club (3, 4); Chin. jr. Dance Committee (3); National Honor Society (3, •!)- Tennis (I, 2. 3. 4); Stand Committee (3); Garnet and Gray Circulation Manager (4); I.ahjan Business Manager 4); French C.ub (3, 4); Class King Committee (2). CHARLES F. RUST “Bee” Notre Dame Charles, alias Bee, alias Otto, is Lansdowne's most able, versatile, insistent, and famous athlete. He captained two sports this year and was the star in the third, while the fourth has been discontinued. For four years he has been the mainstay of every team. Any extra time he has is spent standing in the halls, for all his conquests are not athletic. Vice-President of Class (4); Football (2. 3, 4): Basketball (2, 3. 4); Baseball (2, 3); Handbook Committee; Junior Dance Committee; Senior Dance Committee. MARY ELIZABETH STEVENSON “Steve” Hahnemann Steve is the mainstay of the Senior Class. Without her, the class would fall into rack and ruin. She it is who cares for all the minutes of the meetings and does all the other secretarial work. She is one of the most important members of the Senior Dance Committee. Whatever goes on in our class Steve is always called to the job; there is no need to add that she always does it better than anyone else could. Steve is one of the most popular girls in the class and certainly deserves a good, rousing cheer for all she’s done. (Jive the little girl a big hand!! Class Secretary (3. 4); Hockey (4); Vice-President (4) • Senator (2); Home Room Representative (4); Garnet and Gray Staff (4); Dental Club (2); Hi S’ (1, 2. 3. 4); Secretary (2); Treasurer (3, 4); French Club (3, 4); Latin Club (2); Glee Club (1); Secretary if Math Club (4); Junior Dance Committee (3); Senior Dance Committee, Chairman (4); National Honor Society (4). DANIEL PALMER “Dan” Duke University Daniel, better known as “Dan,” is one of the few tall, lanky people of the dignified Senior Class; and can he play basketball? Just ask Dotty Farrell. She would probably tell you more than that, but if you’re wise you won’t let her get started. “Danny” has proved very beneficial to the school in general and the class of '31 is quite proud of him for the good way in which he has managed our treasury. Four years of hard work at such a job is nothing to be sneezed at. Class Treasurer (1. 2, 3, 4); Football (2. 3, 4): Class Basketball (1); Golf (2, 3, 4); Chorus (4); Math Club (4); Dance Committees (3, 4). -4 24 ►-

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-THE LAHIAN - KAY CHARLES BITTERLICH Ray was unfortunate in not entering our class until his Senior year, but did he let that bother him? No! On the contrary, he has more than made up this terrific handicap. Quiet and unassuming, he is well liked by all, and is bound to succeed. His favorite question is, “Why is Shakespeare great?” JANE ANDREWS Drexel “Appearances are deceiving”—Jane proves that rule beyond a doubt. At first sight she may appear blase, indifferent, and bored (especially in Latin class), but anybody who knows Jane knows that is false, for wherever she is, there’s always plenty of fun. We sincerely believe that she has a keener sense of humor than anyone else in the class. Class Basketball (3, 4); Latin Club (2, 3, 4). ERNA MARIE BECKMANN “Becky” Stenographer A vivacious little blonde who blushes furiously at the slightest thing—that’s Erna! She appears to be a rather quiet person, but she isn’t—after you really know her. And can she dance? Can a fish swim? The Commercial Club doesn’t know what it would do without her, because she’s its “Competent Secretary.” Garnet atul Gray Staff (4); Labian Staff (4); Sewing Club (2); Commercial Club (3, 4); Girls’ Chorus (1); Play Committee Commercial Club (3); Senior Dance Committee (4); Senior Dinner Seating Committee (4); Secretary-Treasurer of Commercial Club (4). CHARLES BYRON BLACKBURN “Reds” Duke Did you ever see a pair of feet coming down the hall with a red head about fifty-nine inches above them? Well, that’s Reds Blackburn, who is the well-known football manager and a second A1 Jolson. You missed it if you didn’t hear Reds sing “My Love for You” in the Musical Revue. We know Reds will make a success of life; for example, look at Rudy Vallee, he sings too. What do you say, Reds? Assistant Football Manager (1, 2, 3); Manager (4); Basketball Squad (3, 4); Boys’ Chorus (4). 9 -4 26 |8 •-