Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE Bill is one of our athletic stars from East Lansdowne, who despite the had luck of our gridiron squad this year, was always in there fighting. We will always remember him as a hard worker and a swell fellow. Football (3, 4). Baseball (4). Track (1. 3). Class Basketball (1, 3. 4). Math Club (3, 4). Business Manager of Minstrel (4). HELEN ELIZABETH LEARY Helen is one of the most poised members of our class. Nothing ever ruffles her. and since she is studying to be a nurse, coolness is a great asset to her. Oh. to be a patient under Helen’s care! Golf 13). Math Club 13). Junior-Freshman Dance Committee (3). Invitation Committee for Junior Prom (3). CHARLES H. LEFEYRE The answer to a blonde girl’s dream is Ghas. His black hair and eyes hold the heartbreaking record, while his basketball and football brilliancy won for him an enviable athletic record. Class Treasurer (2). Football (4). Basketball 2. 3. 4). Track (1, 2. 3». Track Captain 4 . Vice-President of Student Council (3). Treasurer of Student Council (4). Junior-Fresbman Party Chairman (3). ROBERT EV ERETT LI DWIG Silence—the whole class is reading essays—when all of a sudden a wholehearted laugh arises from somewhere in the fourth row. Bob has found something that tickles him. Not the least bit thick is Bob. for he is willing to laueh at any joke, even if it’s on himself. Track (4). BETTY JEAN MADDEN “B. J.’ those two magic letters for class loyalty. Besides being taxi to the track and soccer teams she is Lahian editor, salutatorian, and what’s most important a genuine girl and a swell friend. Oh, B. J., what would we do without you? Golf Manager 3. 4). Student Council 4 . National Honor Society 13, 4). Lahian 3, 4). Editor-in-chief 14). Math Club «4 . Hi-Y (4). Dance Committees (2. 3, 4). THEODORE R. LAYTON Tall, slender, and athletic. Ted stands out in any crowd. Star pass-receiver on the Garnet eleven, and hard-working basketball center, these are just a few of the accomplishments of this part of the Lefevre-Layton duo. Football (4). Basketball (3. 4). Track 12, 3, 4). Student Council 14 . National Honor Society President (3. 4). Senior Dance Committee (4). ALFRED PORTER LEBER A1 is L. II. S.’s foremost Eagle Scout. He plays a mean trumpet and is a leading figure in both Chess and Stamp Clubs. Al is normally quiet and unobtrusive, but who could miss that fur coat and lusty guffaw? Stamp Club 12. 3, 4). Chess Club 2. 3. 4). Math Club 13, 4). Dance Committee 3. 4). Band 11. 2. 3. 4). Orchestra 11). Monitor (2. 3). National Honor Society 14). LILLIAN MAE I.OIIR Lil’s an athletic type of girl whose fond ambition is to become a teacher of gymnastics. Her splendid record in track assures her success in this line; but somehow we doubt the certainty of this accomplishment. . . . she knows a mighty fine person whose name is Walt. Hockey 2. 3). Basketball (1). Sophomore Hop Committee 12). JOSEPHINE MARIE MacDONALD Every body know's and likes “Jo”; maybe it’s that smile. We often wonder how she can be such a good student and at the same time have so many outside interests (??). “Jo” loves to dance, too. Golf 13, 4). Class Hockey 11). Garnet and Gray (3). Lahian (4). Dramatics (3). Orchestra 11). Sophomore Hop Committee 12). Latin Tea Committee (3). DOROTHY M. MARTIN Dot is one of those people whose presence is seen rather than heard. There arc a few people who say they can prove that Dot has been really excited. The girls know her better than the boys, but they all agree that she is a “swell kid”. Math Club Secretary 14). Assistant Librarian (2, 3). 24

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FREDERICK J. T. HORNE, Jk. Here is the first of that famous team of Zepp and Horne. A loyal supporter of the Garnet and Gray, an efficient comanager, Fred makes up in personality what he lacks in size. Football Manager (4). Golf (1, 2, 3, 4). Student Council (It. Garnet and Gray (2, 3, 4). Math Club (3, 4). Surveying Club (3, 4). Senior Dance Committee (4). Junior Prom Committee (3). Monitor (4). JAMES ROBERT JESSUP Besides being president of the Student Council, and former National Honor Society president. Bob is a stellar forward on the varsity basketball team, a brilliant tennis captain, and a true and loyal friend. President of class (2). Secretary and Treasurer (1). Basketball (2. 4). Tennis (1, 2. 3, 4). President of Student Council (4). National Honor Society (3, 4). Senior Dance Committee (4). ALICE ELIZABETH JONES “Did you ever see a dream walking? Well, I did” .... and her name is Alice. She’s a lovely blonde with an overabundance of personality. She loves to dramatize, play tennis, and knit. One of these days she’ll he famous. Class Vice-President 2». Hockey 12, 3, 4). Tennis (1. 2, 3, 4). Captain (4). Student Council 14). Garnet and Gray 13. 4). Hi-Y 4 . Dance Committee (1. 2, 3, 4). National Honor Society 14). MARIE J. KILEY Here comes a rushing commercial student. Who is it? Why it’s Marie Kiley, one of Mr. Christ’s annoyers who stays till into the wee hours of the evening to finish her budgets. Although quiet, we can see she has a lot of fun wherever she goes. THOMAS D. KINNEAR Specifications: Slight, blond and handsome. Tom is famous not only for his good looks, but also for that big car and overcoat. Wherever anything is going on. there you may be certain of finding Tom. Unaccompanied? Oh, no; there is always a fair lady with him. HELEN MARIE JACK This winsome miss is known to hail from good old East Lansdowne. A certain alumnus is the best person to advise you on her virtues—and they are many. She seems quiet, but can she be peppy and talkative! Golf 13). Dramatics 12). Senior Dance Committee 14). Student Council Banquet Committee 14). ELEANOR CATHARINE JOHNSON This is the breeze that has taken half of the male population of the school by storm. Well known as a lady in waiting at May Day, she achieved fame as one of the most vivacious and pert members of her sex. You’ll have a job buckin’ this wind! Sophomore Dance 12). School Convention 14). CLIFFORD KELLY This is Kelly, the one and only, a ficry-tempered popular product of good old English 1?) stock. Besides talking a good game in everything. Cliff proves he is as good as he sounds. Witness his stellar soccer playing! Extreme sleepiness in Problems class is his only known vice. Football 12, 3). Soccer 14). Golf 11. 2, 3. 4). Monitor 13. 4). KATHRYN H. KING A second King leaves these sacred portals. With a finger in every pie. Kay fills an important place on every dance committee, on the hockey team, in fact, everywhere. She is a swell artist, good dancer, popular and attractive wherever she goes. Vice-President of Class 2». Hockey 2, 3, 4). Student Council (2, 4). Secretary of Student Council (2). Hi-Y 13, 4). Decoration Committees (1. 2. 3). National Honor Society 14 . ELIZABETH CORYELL KLINE Feminine Damon and Pythias, that is Judy Holloway and Betty Kline. Contrary to popular belief, she does have a voice—quite a nice one. Loyal to her pal, Judy, her many friends, and the school she deserves the place she has held with us these many years. Hockey 2, 3, 4). Basketball 11. 2. 3. 4). Golf (3. 4). Hi-Y 14). Senior Dance Committee (4). 23

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WILLIAM D. McCl'LLY When Bill is mentioned one automatically thinks of a short, lark-haired figure dashing up and down the soccer field. Who will ever forget Bill and his whirlwind dribbling, to say-nothing of his dynamic personality? Bill can he fuund in the vicinity of room 21. Soccer f3. 4). Track (2). Class Basketball (1. 2, 3). DAVID MARTIN McKEE We understand that Dave spends every second of his time on radio mechanics. Then how does he manage to play such good football in the back-field. take the hurdles so well in track, and be such a good student at the same time? Football f3, 4). Track (I, 3, 4). Math Club (3). Sophomore Hop Committee (2). CAMERON WELLS McPHAlL May we introduce Cam, the lucky owner of a most contagious grin and a pair of twinkly blue eyes? He has a fond liking for Irish green, from the neckties he wears to the gum drops he munches. They say he’s in business for himself, now. Could there be a reason ? Class Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4). ELIZABETH BATES MILLER Bink the serene .... yes, sir; she is the one person we know who can preserve her dignity at all times. Bink is a friend of everyone. Do the girls turn green with envy when Bink arrives, togged in a new creation!!! Secretary of Class (3). Hockey (2. 3. 4). Golf (3, 4). Basketball 2. 3. 4). Laiiian (1, 2. 3. 4). Hi-Y (4). Dance Committees (1, 3. 41. National Honor Society 4 . MARGARET WILSON MITCHELL She may seem quiet to you. and you: but to those who know her, she’s a real pal. She and Florence are practically a corporation, but that doesn’t limit her other friendships. She’s dependable and sincere; and with two characteristics like that we know that she’ll be a success. Stamp Club (4t. VINCENT df. PAUL McGARRY We all know the brown hair and freckles that drag around the Irish lisp that was “Joe Bullit”. Due to much practice off-stage. Joe almost succeeded in monopolizing Lola, much to the disgust of him who was “Seventeen”. We can’t help liking a boy who sings in his spare time. Dramatic (2. 3. 4). Chorus (2, 4». Class Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4). EMILY ANNE McKENNA Here’s a girl for you, a regular girl, almost too good-natured in her willingness to please. Em’s level-headed and independent, so shy at times and such a tease at others. How could we get along without her? Laiiian (3, 4t. Debating (3). Monitor (2). CONSTANCE ANNE MEGARGEE Connie is that diminutive little lady who carries herself so beautifully and is always perfectly groomed. She has a charming, quiet manner which is responsible, no doubt, for her inany friends. Speaking of friends, we’ve noticed that she wears a U. S.” insignia! Senior Dance Committee (4). Monitor (3). Chorus (21. ELIZABETH MILLER The lunch bell rings; they’re off! Who? Betty and Frank in their daily olympic race for the lunchroom. But, wonder of wonders, those soft waves still stay in place. That hair is the envy of all girls, but the combination of hair, good looks, and charming manners makes everyone Betty’s company. Nominating Committee 2t. WILLIAM DAVID MORAN. Jr. Bill was ami always will be in the open . . . howr could he hide that robust form? He spends lots of time disagreeing with the office machines, and at almost any hour his deep voice may be heard arguing with Mr. Christ. Moreover, Bill has become one of Mr. Ewan’s boon companions. Football (2). Baseball (3. 4t. 25