Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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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

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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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MAI RICE ANTHONY NORCROSS “You’ve got to be a football hero to get along with a beautiful girl,” must be Norky’s motto. Good sport and good-natured, this star sheds a shining light around the halls of Lansdowne. And the beautiful girls? .... They abound! We like Maurice; we’re proud of him. Football (2. 3, 4). Dramatic Club 2, 3). Chorus (3, 4). Wrestlin 4). RAYMOND MORLEY Ray claims no relationship to Christopher Morley. Haven’t you heard his remark. For heaven’s sake don’t try to find skeletons in my family closet”? He is one of our class who has completely mastered the art of being nonchalant without smoking a Murad (adv.). Keep that ready smile, Ray; it’s one of your greatest assets. ANNE H. Ml LUKIN Ann’s nicknames, though she hales them all. tell us something about her. She’s tiny but easy to find. Never mind. Anne, we feel you even if we can’t see you. We respect you for your ambition to be a nurse. Garnet and Gray 4 . Dramatics (2, 3, 4 . Chorus (2. 3t. Property Committee for “Seventeen” 41. Suburban Music Festival (2. 3l. ROBERT WARREN MURRAY Oh, those laughing eyes! Are they laughing with us or at us? Bob’s a track man whom all the boys say is a swell fellow, but if Miss Davis were asked, she’d make it more emphatic— he’s her right hand man in all our art projects. Track 2. 3, 4). Soccer (3. 4). Chorus 2. 3). Senior Dance Committee (4). CLAIRE ELIZABETH NEYMAN Betty’s that amazing young lady beneath whose modesty lies a magnificent personality. What fine qualities we find in her! A kind and generous nature, capable, responsible, and intelligent, through all of which runs a highly developed artistic talent. Laiiian staff (4). Math Club (3). Senior Dance Committee 4 ►. Art Committee for Band Dance (4). Senior Play. BEATRICE RUTH MOSLEY Here’s the girl who deserted Upper Darby to attend Lansdowne. Congratulations. Beatrice, for your excellent choice! An expert typist with an amiable disposition, Beatrice has been warmly received by us, although it is rumored she has a warmer reception from one of the Purple and Gold. Lucky boy! Garnet and Gray (4). Chorus (3.) RUTH ADEL MORLEY Ruth’s a cheery soul who finds herself constantly missing school through illness, yet she takes such unpleasantness with a smile. We’re sorry to say that we see so little of her. yet she is most welcome when she’s with us, for she has such a friendly disposition. Hockey (2 . Basketball (2,3). Tennis (2). VINCENT J. MUSI “Little Caesar”, as he is called by hi?- friends, suits “Vince” to a “T”. All of us know that there is an attraction for him in South Philadelphia, but how that “relic on four wheels” ever carries him there will always remain a mystery. Soccer (3). ANITA L. MURPHY Whence that snappy music? Sounds like the girls’ section of the gym—and it is. None other than Anita is tickling the ivory, much to the satisfaction of all irirls involved. And can she dance! Both ways at that dance floor or stage. Garnet and Gray (4). Dramatics (2. 3, 4 . Spohomore Dance (2). Freshman-Junior Party (3). Senior Dance (4). ADOLPH NELSON NORMAN Ales is probably Lansdowne High’s star basketball player. He was captain of last year’s team and his spectacular playing and fine sportsmanship won him the cup. Ates was bashful; Ates was shy, but now—just ask Mickey. Football (1). Basketball (2. 3, 4). Track (1. 2). Class Basketball (1). Class Baseball (1, 2). 2(5