Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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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 )§►-

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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 EAHIAN - WILSON MENDENHALL BRAZER “Wils” is well known for his wide range of activities. He is track manager, chairman at debates, a chess club member, and an Angleworm. He has two special hobbies—basketball and girls—but the latter predominates most of the time. He can’t be blamed for that. He is going to be a famous artist; perhaps, when he finishes his five-year course at Penn. Manager of Track (3. 4); Orchestra (2, 3); Band (2, 3); Math Club (4); Chess Club (4); Banner Committee (2); Debating Team (4); Senior Play (4). ELEANOR MARIE CASACCIO “El” Temple Do you recognize the name? Of course, she’s the sister of the famous “Nicky.” Although Eleanor lets her brother stay in the limelight, she is famous for her giggle—especially among her friends in the commercial class. And did you ever see her type? George Hossfield is her only rival. Commercial Club (3. 4); Etiquette (2); Biology (2); Class Basketball (3, 4); Class Volley Ball (3, 4). BARBARA ALICE CARL “Bobby” Business Overbrook certainly lost something when shy, little Bobby favored the Class of ’31 with her presence in 1928. All fell immediately for the attractive blueeyed, blonde-haired girl. Later, they found she blushed delightfully so, of course, when they wanted to laugh, they made Bobby blush. Bobby is also one of our best shorthand students. She sure can make that pencil of hers go. You can usually recognize her by her giggle when she’s walking down the hall with her friend Helen. Chorus (2, 3); Commercial Club (3, 4). ELFREDA M. DAY “Freddie” T echnician The little girl with the tongue a yard long and just as wide—Elfreda. She was dropped into our midst this Senior year and ever since she has been talking fast to make up for lost time. Her tongue must make a hundred revolutions a minute. However, she’s always merry and keeps the class convulsed with laughter by her wisecracks. - §{ 28 fr-