Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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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 •-

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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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WILLIAM C. BOYD “BUI” Notre Dame Bill is the boy whose affinity is athletics and “Queen” Ricksecker. He came to Lansdowne in his Junior year from Collingdale and soon made himself known to us by his athletic prowess. He gained distinction by playing end on the football team, forward on the basketball team, and shortstop on the baseball team. This year Bill was unable to compete as he was above the age limit, but this did not seem to affect his good nature at all. We could learn to know Bill better, if we saw him more than two days out of every week. Football (3); Basketball (3); Baseball (3). HELEN BELLANO “Helen” Stenographer A small, dark brunette with large brown eyes— that’s Helen. We don’t know what Mr. Epley would have done without her able assistance as a typist. Helen hails from the wilds of Millbourne, and if that’s where she learned how to dance so well we think we’ll migrate out to Millbourne too and see what it can do for us. General Science Club (1); Etiquette Club (2); Commercial Club (3. 4). RHODA JANE CARSON “Tootie” Beaver College Do you remember our little goal-keeper for the hockey team? With all her paraphernalia Rhoda looked like a game hunter in Africa, but nevertheless she did her job well. As Aunt Jane in the Christmas play, she was quite a star. Tootie has a secret weakness as we all do—but she won’t let me print anything about that! If you see two raccoon coats going down the hall together, your best bet is that it’s Rhoda and Snyder inside. Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4); Art Club 1. 2); Glee Club (2); Latin Club (2); Dramatic Hub (3. 4); Class Dues Committee (2); ('lass Banner Committee (2); Flower Committee. Chairman (4); Class Hockey, Gray Team (4); Officer in School Savings Bank (2, 3). WILLIAM BRADLEY “BUI” Univ. of Penn. In Bill we have the master scientist of the school; Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics are easy for him. He will always be remembered by his classmates for his startling production of lightning in the auditorium, a feat that has never been equaled. Bill also is the chess expert of the school. We feel sure that Bill will be a leader in the scientific world and make a name for himself and his Alma Mater. Assistant Editor of Garnet and Gray (3); Math Club (2, 3, 4); Surveying Club (3); President (4); French C.ub (4); Chess Club (4); Member of Monitor Staff (4); National Honor Society (4); Lahian Photo Editor (4). 4 27 )§►-