Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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ALICE SELLERS BICKNELL D rex cl Institute This charming little lady numbers basketball, hockey scholastic proficiency, and many social conquests amongst her accomplishments. “Scrappy,” with her beautiful hair and vivacity, will long be remembered by classmates and teachers, especially the teachers, as one of the partners of that famous team, Bicknell and Wilson.” Hockey (2, 3, 4); Basketball (2, 3. 4) ; Hi-Y (3, 4) ; Senior Stand Committee: Dance Committee (4) ; Freshman Class Party Committee: Junior- Freshman Party Committee; Dramatics. JEAN CARSWELL Swarthmorc A faithful member of our orchestra until her senior year was Jean. This year, however she prefered mingling her voice with the chorus and helping win our basketball victories. Jean. ?. good, conscientious student and a member of the Honor Society undoubtedly will bring her Alma Mater honor in college. Basketball (4): Math Club (3, 4): French Club: President (4) : National Honor Society (3, 4): Orchestra (1, 2, 3): Concertmaster (3): Class Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) : Chorus (1, 4) ; Golf (4) ; Monitor (4) MARY JANE BACHMAN T eeney Mary Jane is a diminutive young lady who has earned wide popularity since she joined our class in her sophomore year. She is very versatile, being equally proficient in fields of art, literature and music. Teeney” was greatly missed during her absence this year, and was welcomed back with open arms. Glee Club (2, 3, 4). CHARLES WANESS CARTER Chass Pierce School This is none other than Mr Charles Carter, soccerist, secretary of Stamp Club (though n one can read the minutes), track star. etc. He hails from Springfield: maybe, that explains it. He’s one of the brightest (and laziest) “guys” in the class. Soccer (4) : Chess Club (3 4): Stamp Club (4): Executive Committee (3); Monitor (3, 4). J. BENNETT BRADT Born M usic Many people have the impression that Bennett plays classical music only. They have been misinformed, for he plays in a dance orchestra with as much ability as he shows in the other variety of music. Also with his well-modulated voice and convincing speech, he has liecome a feature of the debating team. Math Club (3): Drama (4) : Debating (4): Surveying (3): French (4): Monitor (3). JOHN F. CASTLE Johnny Annapolis A casual observer might get the mistaken impression that Johnny is too happy-go-lucky To disprove that theory, all one has to do is to make a brief study of him, for he will be found to be a regular fellow even though he is a member in good standing, of Miss McCullough’s famous “Two rows of boys.” Football (1, 2, 3. 4) : Basket ball ( 1. 2. 3) : Baseball (3. 4) : Track (1): Home Room Representative (3): Math Club (3 4); Senior Dance Committee (4). -416 }• -

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HARRY C. BAYNARD, Jr Mayor Unfa, of Minnesota Here’s the original “boy with the smile.” What could the senior class do without his cheery chuckle and genial personality? A large clique of friends, numbering both sexes, attest to his tremendous popularity. He also is a permanent fixture at all dances and is never seen without his pipe (So-o-o?) Track (1. 2, 3, 4); Junior Dance Committee (3) ; Monitor (3, 4). ELIZABETH ANN BEGGS Betty Penn State Betty is distinguished for her cheerful, studious nature, and ever-ready smile. She has risen to enviable scholastic rank by dint of hard and persevering work. Her friends are many and her friendship steadfast. Class Basketball (3, 4); Lahian (4) ; Math Club (4) : Chorus (1). LOUISE WINIFRED BEATTY Lou Hood College When the Lansdowne Girls’ Glee Club broadcasted, do you remember the lovely, rich contralto voice which predominated? Of course, you do. That voice belonged to no other than Louise, who has been active not only in the (dee Club, but also in Student Council during her high school days. Student Council (1. 2, 3); Court of Council: Hi-Y (3. 4) ; Algebra ins (3) : Senior Dance Committee (4): Stand Committee (4); Monitor (2, 3). LOUIS BENCKER Louie Louis is one of those quiet unassuming boys we don’t hear much, but who is always there when needed. Leave out the “quiet unassuming stuff.” and you have our “Louie.” The fact that he carries a brief case doesn’t prevent him from carrying on a conversation with al' the girls, though, in school and out. Boys Glee Club (2, 3, 4). JAMES S. BECHTOLD Jim Univ. of Penna. Jimmy is one of these phlegmatic, scientifically minded fellows: only he isn’t always that way. Xo, he likes the girls too much. We all admire his willing co-operation and his fine sense of humor. Math Club (3, 4); Aviation Club (2); Surveying Club (3 4): Photography Club (2. 3): Class Nominating Committee (4). HUBERT GARBER BEXKERT As an outstanding guard on the football team, Hubert was unequalled. Who doesn’t remember his sterling play on gridiron and his ever-present congeniality? We will always have pleasant recollections of our associations with “Hub.” Football (2, 3, 4); Track (2 3). -4(15)3-

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FRANK G. CELIA Gary Purdue 1 lere is our strong, silent mar from the wild and woolly west The Morton Meteor! For three years, Frank has been the mainstay of the track team. He can always he relied on to produce several necessary points His track ability typifies hi; character, slow and steady, but nevertheless, dependable. Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (1. 2, 3, 4). IDA MAE DAVIS Ida Mae is the short young lady whom all seniors remember for her acrobatics ir the gym programs, in our freshman and sophomore years There doesn’t seem to be a depression when she comes to school in a new dress so often We appreciate her happy laugh and her willingness to help in whatever there is to be done. G. CHARLES CLOSE ' Closey” State Perhaps you have seen our little Hoy Scout who plays the harmonica so well and so often I f you have not, you have missed one of Lansdowne’s favorite shows. Moreover. Guy C tells jokes as well as he can tumble, and believe us, he CAN tumble. Aviation (2): Surveying (2 3): Math (2. 3. 4): Tumbling (2. 3, 4) : Monitor (4) ; Freshman Junior Parties Entertainment (2, 4). ELEANORE H. DAWSON Jimmie Nurse Eleanore is another of those expert typists who art- the lifeblood of the school publications Saying little, but accomplishing a great deal, we’re sure that the school will miss her animated smile and quiet, unobtrusive nature. Garnet and Gray typist (4) • Girls’ Chorus (3) : Mixed Chorus (3). BAVARI) WILSON CLOTHIER Inky Being a member of the great triumvirate of Robinson. Clothier. and Robinson, Bayard is probably known to every student in Lansdowne. W ithout hi? suave and calming influence, it is probable that the trio would always he in trouble. Boys, if you would like to be a success with the ladies, borrow some of his inimitable and polished manners. JOHN T. de VECCHIS Johnny Temple John is the fellow who has those famous wrestling matches with Miss Lilley and also with that greatest of Romans. Caesar. When lie goes striding down the halls, he seems to be emulating his worthy predecessor. Rickey.” which may also add to his popularity. 417 4-