Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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LAHIAN ROBERT JOHN APPLEGATE “Hob” William and Mary Bob is another of our past presidents, whose regime was a prosperous one for the class of ’32. His numerous activities also have included playing on the football team and showing his splendid sense of humor in the news column of the Garnet and Gray. He has a ready laugh and never forgets to say. Hello,” to a friend. Football (3. 4); Class basketball (3. 4); Baseball (1. 4); Student Council Representative (3); Class President (3); Garnet and Gray (4); Math Club (3. 4); Dance Committee (3); Executive Committee (4); Golf Team (2, 3, 4); Monitor (3. 4). CHARLOTTE ALDERFER “Chats' Charlotte came from Millbourne to join us in ottr freshman year It was not long before she won her way into the hearts of her new classmates for she is a true friend and a loyal supporter of the school. We all like her for her genuineness and the happy atmosphere she creates wherever she is. Hockey (1. 2); Commercial Club (3. 4); General Science Club (1); Chorus (1. 2). ELIZABETH JUNE BAKER “June” Sayward's June, who is noted for her ready smile, curly hair and dancing ability, is one of the most charming personalities of our class. She always seems so quiet, but that doesn’t mean a thing as we all know. Besides still waters run deep.” don't thev. June? Bahian Staff (4); Chorus (1); Class Basketball (3); Senior Play Committee. CLARENCE A. BALL “Bob” Lebanon Cal ley Clarence, who is never called “Clarry” for short, is a member of our hand. W hen he isn’t banging cymbals, he is beating a drum. In spite of his noisy avocation, he i by no means noisy himself. He is quiet about his accomplishments and although he has aspirations for higher things (he wants to become an aviator and is an accomplished model airplane builder) he seldom talks of them. Everyone will admit that he has a line chance of ‘‘getting up in the world.” Stag Crew (1. 2. 3); Art Club (1); Band (3. 4); Math Club (4); Surveying Club (3); Orchestra (4); Dance Committee (4); Monitor (3, 4). Seventeen

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LAHIAN JOHN SOLENBERGER “Johnny” V. of P. Here’s the boy who had so many jobs given to him, that we look at him and marvel at how lie ever handled them all at once. “Johnny” has nice, big rosy cheeks, a priceless gift of public speaking, pull with the teachers, good marks and a list of activities which speaks for itself. President (4); Student Council (4); Hand Hook Committee (A); (lamct and Cray (I. 2 3); National Honor Society 3 4), Vice-President (4); Math Club (4); Junior Dance Committee (3): King Committee (2); Drama Club (2. 4); Editor Garnet and Gray, 1st Semester; Senior Play. HELEN G. HUSTON “Huston” University of Penn. Xttrsing Helen makes more noise than any other three girls combined, particularly when she’s excited, which is most of the time. When she’s thoroughly aroused, she can make the most horrible faces at you. The sports Helen doesn’t participate in, she manages—not from the sidelines, either. Everyone knows by this time what a great girl Helen is. without any effort on her part. Vice-President (4); Hockey (3. 4); Class Basketball (1. 2. 3). Assistant Manager (3), Manager (4); Student Council Representative (1, 2); Hi-Y (3. 4); Commercial Club (3. 4); Class Color Committee (1); Junior Dance Committee (3): Senior Dance Commi‘tee (4); General Senior Committee (4); Freshman-Junior Party Committee (3); Senior Play. ARTHUR HAROLD FLEISCHMAN .lit IV hart on In Art we have a football hero and a competent class secretary. Only Art could have written minutes for our “free-for-alls.”—better known as class meetings Art is also cpiite a student—according to Mr. Christ. By the way, did you ever hear Art crow? Just ask for a demonstration some day. Student Council Representative (2. 4); Commercial Club (3. I); Hand (2); Orchestra (2); Football (3, 4); basketball (2. 3); Secretary of Class (I). LE ROY LAYTON “Lee” Drexel Le Roy is one of those fellows who came to high school through the grades. He is a good sport, and we notice that he supports all the school activities with great pep. “Lee” is not the happy-go-lucky type that is characteristic of some of our students, but he seems to have a serious purpose in life. Vice-President (I, 2). Treasurer (4); Track (2. 3. 4); Math Club (3. 4); Science Club (1); Banner Committee (1); National Honor Society (4). Sixteen

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LAH IAN RUSSELL CULVER BENTON Russ” Swarthmorc Russ” entered l ansdowne high in his freshman year. By his sophomore year he was quite settled but hy his junior year Chemistry, which is enough to unsettle anybody, unsettled him. However. ‘ Russ’ seems well on his way to a comeback and will graduate with his class. The only reason “Russ” ever dunked a subject was because lie just couldn’t hear to say goodbye. Even now he doesn’t seem to want to leave, and the school, both pupils and teachers, will lx sorry to lose him. Football (3); Basketball (2. 3); Tennis (2. 3. 4); Track (3); Garnet and Gray (4); Dance Committee (3. 4). MAUD BERTRAM “Maudic” Nursing bile tripping gaily down that well-worn path on your way to the cafeteria, have you ever been gently moved aside by an aspiring track star training for the next race? And then again, have you ever heard a faint Oh me!” emanating from room 25? The per son who happens to he responsible for both daily occurrences is Maudic—the song writer's inspiration for Happy Feet.” Track 1. 2. 3); Etiquette Club (1); Girls Chorus (I. 2. 3. 41; Commercial Club (3. -I). LINDA EDITH BICKNELL D rex cl Edith is one of the class’ quieter girls, that is, only when she is in school, however. But when she is with her own particular crowd she is as lively as any of them. In school she is a steady dependable girl and is willing to help anyone. Physics seems to lx her Nemesis, but keep on. Edith, you’ll soon overcome the monster! Etiquette Club (1); Christmas Card Committee (4). MAURICE MORTON BERRY “Mori” Navy Here is Mort. one of the l oys in the class we don’t often hear much from—not much! The incorrigible Mort will never grow up. With his laughable (?) pranks and puns, lie is the despair of the teachers and students alike. However, every now and then Mort surprises everyone and himself with some perfect recitations. Football (2. 3); Track (1. 2); Student Council (1); Garnet and Gray (3. 4); Music Club (I); Band (1. 2); Aeronautical Club (1); Math Club (4); Science Club (11; Blackboard Athletic Club (li; College Algebra Committee (4). High teen