Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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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

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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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LAH I AN GIFFORD GRAHAM HALE “Giff” Pam I f you happen to pass room 43 some Friday and hear a pleasant voice proclaiming La Seance est ouverte,” you’ll know it’s Gifford, president of the French Club, mainstay of the Garnet and Grav sttiff, as well as of the Lahian staff, and Miss McCullough's prize Knglish pupil. We're proud of Giff’’—he got a semester average of A in English. Garnet and Gray (-1); Year Book (-1); Latin Club (2); Math Club (3 4); Dramatics t4); Airplane Club (1, 3); I.c Ccrclc Krancais (4); National Honor Society (4). HELEN MILDRED HILLMAN Pat” Virginia State College Have you met Helen, yet? If you haven’t you have a pleasant experience to look forward to. When it's a question of a good all-round sport and a hard worker. 11 den is unexcelled. As for a friend, a truer one couldn’t he found. Add to this a bit of humor and some smiles and we have one of the most pleasant girls in L. H. S. Class Basketball (2. 3). DOROTHY A. HARDEGAN )ot” This amiable girl is noted for her dark hair and long lashes. Boys, beware when she comes along, for you’re likely to fall hard! She may be quiet in school but did you ever notice her those Thursday mornings, which day, according to Mr. Christ, is the morning after the night before? Dot” will take a lot of sunshine from the halls of Lansdowne when she leaves. Commercial Club (3, 4); Biology Club (2); Etiquette Club (2); General Science Club (1). CHARLES B. HARDING. JR. “CB” Penn Charles and Dave Jones—iwo inseparable buddies. The reason is simple—a common interest in Friend’s Central. Charles has other interests, too. and one of them is debating. He can convince any judge that compulsory unemployment insurance would be the worst of all evils. Fver tried debate tactics with Miss Cook. Charles? Maybe she’d succumb, too. Latin Club (2, 3. 4); Math Club (3. 4): I.e Ccrclc Krancais (4); Chess Club (3, 4); Debating (4). Twenty-six