Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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When the class of 1947 holds a reunion in several years, the various alumni will hale from col-leges in practically every state of the Union. From Syracuse in the North, Duke in the South, and the University of Southern California in the West, they will come with their vastly expanded knowledge of life in our great country. The class of 1947 leaves an outstanding record in the Lansdowne Hall of Fame. Under the capable leadership of class President James Pusey, ably as-sisted by Patricia Bryant, vice-president, Robert LePard, treasurer, and Kathleen Peters, secretary, the class was able to give a generous and enduring gift to the school. The Senior Class successfully sponsored two dances which were the social highlights of the year. One of the most outstanding dramatic productons of many years revealed itself in the all-senior presentation of “Arsenic and Old Lace. Coming from the folds of the Senior Class were two boys who distinguished themselves in the field of leadership: Bob Berry, president of the Honor Society, and Neil See, the democratic president of the Student Council. For the first time in four years, a Senior Class was able successfully to execute an overnight class trip. GRABBING A BITE K. Brown, T. Geary. W. Zorn. L. Morton, S. Bcnning, A. Woolford, and Mr. J. Miller eating lunch in the office of the Woolford Wood Tank Co. TALKING IT OVER -N. Student Council meeting. See presides over

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 The hoys' gym classes miss Mr. H Horner, who left us in January, hut Mr. P. Kuklentz has easily stepped into his place. Miss D. Harrington and he are doing their best to keep the teen agers in good physical condition, while Mr. W. Raddiffe teaches them health. Fashions and recipes from all parts of the country are tried out hy the future housewives in home economics under the direction of Mrs. H. Stephens and Miss M. Stevens. Mr. H. Hcrshcxrk and Mr. J. Aderhold instruct the hoys in industrial arts, while Miss K. Davis and Mr. D. Corbin bring to the attention of the students some of the fine arts. Mr. Corbin's band, orchestra, and choruses are well known, while the art work of Miss Davis' students is admired through' out the vicinity. But even if you can't travel, you can learn about our country through vicarious experiences by just going upstairs and asking Miss C. Sheafer to help you find a book in our well'Stocked library. Mr H. Drake demonstrates how to ruh down a chest of drawers which he made with his skillful hands. Mr. P. McClure feels that playing the clarinet is real relaxation from the obiective inquiries of his chemistry and physics classes. Mr. G. Epley’s coin collection, well' known to Lansdowne students, is a source of great enjoyment to him. Mr. L. Gershman is the concert-master of the Germantown Symphony Orchestra, which Eugene Ormandy calls “the best non-professional orchestra I’ve heard in my life. Mrs. E. Morris spends a large portion of her spare time collecting stamps.

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CLASS ADVISER- Mr H. Drake, the enthusiastic and helpful adviser of the class of '47. BOGGY-WOOGY FANS B LcPard, K Brown, M Patterson, E. McMinnis and M. Fitzgerald dig the solid heat of “Shanty'Town. A two day excursion to the capitol of this vast and abundant nation, Washington, D. C., climaxed “47V’ days at Lansdownc. The grand climax of twelve years in school came in the form of the Senior Prom, the most talked about activity of the year. The Baccalaureate service was beautiful and brought a message to each mem' ber of the class of 47” which will dwell indelibly in their hearts. Louise Mertz, president of the Hi-Y, was voted The Gtxxl Citizen” by a majority vote of her classmates. Marianne Patterson was distinguished by winning various radio and school contests, there-by heaping honor upon herself and her school. Three senior boys made history by meriting an invitation to visit the British Embassy in Washing-ton. Bob Berry, Alan Wmlford, and Preston Ough cemented Anglo-American relations by their four day visit with Lord Inverchapel, British Ambassador to the United States. The g xxlly counsel, keen interest, expert advice, and whole hearted support of the class advisor, Mr. H. Drake, piloted the Senior Class to the completion of a successful career at Lansdowne High. Mr. Drake has the thanks and the best wishes of all of the one hundred and eighty-seven students of the class of 47.” NEWS HUNGRY M. Magcns. D. Dickerson and M. Hosmer scan the latest news in the Garnet and Gray. HIGH SCHOOL PX -C. Hunt. N. See. and F. Schrocder cheerfully wait on customers of the school store.