Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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LAH I AN THEODORE R. EMERY Ted W e have been told by fair young maidens, that this young man is not so quiet and meek as you find him in school, but is quite popular when on an outing. He will always be remembered for that pipe which he can’t handle very well and for his reputation as a bowling cracker-jack. Vice-President (2). ELEANOR E. CRAMER Er Witty, peppy, as well as efficient, that’s Eleanor. She may seem quiet in school, but at parties—well that’s a different story. She likes to surprise us with her wit. Did you ever try to tour Washington with a sprained ankle.'' Well ‘'El” did and we ad.nire her too—those steps weren’t easy to climb. Book Club (1); Commercial (3, 4). MARGARET MARY CASTLE Peggie William and Mary Do you remember the class beauties”? Peg” always called herself one of them so that is how we know her. She is also one of the Class’ peppiest. Anywhere Peg” is. pep goes along. We like you ’Peg’ even though Mrs. Marx scolds you sometimes for your peppiness. Hockey (4); Basketball (1. 2 3. 4); Ma h Club (3, 4); Commercial Club (3, 4); Class Volleyball (3). WILLIAM ROBERT EVANS Sniokcy’ Xorth western University Evans is the name. Hob Evans, but er. ah you may call me “Bob!” Such is the line by which Bob,” a great hero on our gridiron, makes all the women in the school. In fact. Hob, it is said, has a weakness for all of the beauties in nature and attributes his success to his resemblance to John Gilbert. Vice-President of the ( lavs (3); Football (3, 4). Tu'cnty-tieo

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LAHIAN ETHEL MAE BRITTON “ Britt y” Ethel is the little blonde who carries home a briefcase full of books just to make us think she’s studious. But sometimes she gives herself away by telling us (as if it were a novelty) that she stayed up late last night doing lessons. She can’t fool us that way. for we know that she doesn’t stay home every night doing homework, does she. Norm? Commercial Club (3, 4); Drama Club (3). LAURA D. BROWN “Loll” Smiling, curly-haired Laura has more than just good looks. Even though “she used to come at 8 o’clock and now she comes at noon,” I-aura manages to keep up her studies and play basketball and hockey at which she excels. All told. I.aura is a “mighty nice girl. Hockev (4); Basketball (2. 3. 4). Captain (4); Class Basketball (1); Tennis (3. 4); Track (2. 3); Student Council Representative (3); Latin Club (1. 2. 3); I.c Ccrclc Francais (4); Girls’ Gk c Club (2. 4); National Honor Society (3. 4). MARY F. BURKE “Burky” Business School A nice name and a very nice girl, that s Mary. She is as fine as they come’ Of course, you’d have to know her to appreciate her. for she is quiet. She likes sports and is a gocxl sport in her favorite game, basketball. Every class needs at least one girl like Mary | {jifkc. Science Club (1); Commercial Club (3. 4); Class Basketball (3); Varsity Basketball (4). IDA GERMAINE D. CARR Jimmie” W illiam and Mary Who doesn’t know that tall, blonde senior? Yep. hat’s “Jimmie” Carr. She is one of Lansdowne’s old tandbys. Although Jimmie doesn’t take much interest i studying, she likes basketball and—(boys). And as veryone knows, she is a good dancer. Remember her ancing in the plays put on by the dramatic club r Basketball (1. 2. 3. 4); Class Basketball 4 ; Stuc ent Council 2. 3); Latin Club (1. 2); Drama ( lub (4); Travel Club (3), 'lass Song Committee (1); Hi-Y (1. 2). Twenty-one

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LAHIAN DOROTHY E. CUMMINGS “Doric” We all know Dot. for she is one of the school’s musical standbys. In fact, the music department will he sadly lacking excellent talent when Dot” leaves with her marvelous soprano voice. But Dot” will be missed for other reasons, too. for she is a good sport and liked by everyone. Secretary of Class (1, 2); Student Council Representative (2. 3): Chorus (1. 2. 3. 1); Drama (1, 2. 3); Commercial Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Christmas Card Committee (4); Ring Committee (2). ERMA FEST Hrm” 4r School Erma is the little artist of Lansdowne. small but capable and can she draw! Her ability has brought fame to her alma mater, for she has had drawings accepted by the Punch Bowl.” She says very little, but when she does express her opinion you may be sure that ii is worth listening to. I.ahian Art Editor (4). RUTH LORRAINE FILLMAN Hobs” Northwestern University Yes. she is the cheery-faced person who always has a smile for all of her acquaintances and who can also tell you a big story about West Point ( How about it. Ruth?). She is a good actress, an excellent athlete, a wonderful dancer, and a most popular girl. What more could anvone want? Hockoy (4); Class Basketball (I. 3. 4); Tennis (3. 4); Track (I. 21: Girls Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4); Dramatic Club (4); Chr.stmas Card Committee 4 ; Cheer Leader (2. 3). BETTY CHRISTINE FORBES 1 SkiffeH’ Elizabeth is a happy girl if there ever was one. She’s a good student and a good worker. And by work we mean work, for she was one of those noble individuals who just had to stick with the class and get to Washington by hook or by crook and she earned every bit of her money to get there. Twenty-three