Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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L A H IAN G. HAROLD GARNER Drcxcl Harold is a curtain-shover, a drop-lifter, and an allround handy man on the stage crew. He lights the lights and puts them out, and has been known to turn on a switch very effectively. Beside his electrical ability, he is an accomplished singer, and offers a substantial reward to anyone who can discover a popular hit whose words he has not memorized. Travel Club (1); Camera Club (I); Sc'encc Club (1); Stag? Crew (1, 2); Assistant Stag- Director (3. 4); Chorus 4 . CLAIRE H. GEORGE Red Head” Miss Iliman’s Claire has the prettiest hair in the class, but then we’re partial to auburn hair, anyway. (There’s a pal: wasn’t it tactful of me not to say “’red .') Claire cultivates the hockey-stick and those long arms do wonders with a basketball. Claire and Peg are like Trade and Mark—seldom seen apart. Hockey (2. 4): Basketball (2. 3. 4); Track (1); Cllee Club (1. 2); Drama Club. MARIE LOUISE GARVIN Xursing Behold the poet laureate of our class! Marie can write poetry about anything from Latin verbs to the wanderings of “pious” Aeneas. In addition to her poetic ability. Marie has a strong leaning toward dramatics; and even the lowliest Freshman will remember her amusing interpretation of Aunt Abigail, the “spinster from choice.” Girls’ Chorus (3); Drama Club (2. 3. 4»; Latin Club (2. 3. 4); Junior-Freshmen Party Kntertainment Commit ce. ROBERT A. GEGAN Bob” “Bob is the handsome boy who once paid ten cents for a “camera portrait” (produced by a minute picture-taker outside the school door.) He is a menace to the weaker sex although only one of them seems to bear the brunt of the attack. He has a very sleepy attitude in class, probably induced by a few dreamy” waltzes the night before. Bob” is’also a good business man—he once sold a nickel song-sheet for six cents. Math Club. Twenty-four

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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

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LAHI AN ROY H. GIBSON “Hoot” Pam State We’re sure to have at least one honest politician in the future, because Roy is heading in that direction. Didn’t he seem like one at debates with his hands in his pockets and his deep booming voice? Roy also seems to use his oratorical powers for other purposes besides debating for he can sometimes persuade Mr. Drake that he knows a little about Problems Student Council Representative (3); Math Club (3. 4); Debating (4). MARY JANE M. GOT3HALL Heaver College We have known Mary Jane a long time—and liked her just as long. She’s so quiet most of the time, that we’re looking for something very deep and sinister about her. Come on now. Mary Jane, murder will out, you know. We are all duly thankful, and Mary Jane most of all. that Annapolis isn’t far by train. Basketball (3); Music Club (1, 2,); Latin Club (I. 2); ('lass Banner and Color Committee (1); Moni or (3. 4). ANNA HAMER Meet Anna, Mr. Holstein’s only rival. Anna may be quiet but she has proved that “actions speak louder than words” because she is known as Lansdowne’s fastest typist. Her speed has never been challenged. By the way. if you want Anna, just page Ruth Kocher-sperger and you’re sure to find her. Travel Club (1); Girls’ Chorus (1); Commercial Club (3. 4 . JOHN J. GREER “Jack” Pam Can he dance? And didn’t he make a convincing crook—no offense meant—in “The Red Owl”? And doesn’t he hate more work than play—along with the rest of us? And doesn’t he wear the loudest socks and sweaters in L. II. S.? And doesn’t everyone like him lots? “Yes!” sez we to all of these, Yes!” Dabbler's Club (1. 2); Dramatic Club (2. 3. 4); Stage Crew il, 2); Chorus (3 4); Chairman of the Washington Committee; Chairman of the Christmas Card Commit«; Football (3); (’lavs Basketball (2); Senior Final Committee (I); Senior Dance Committee (4); Senior Play Dance. Twenty-five