Marple Newtown High School - Memories Yearbook (Newtown Square, PA)

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GEORGE PARKER November 20, 1919 Parker Upper Darby, Pa. GENERAL Ambition: Accountant. Motto: “Never turn back.” One can always see George, accompanied by a fair Sophomore, arriving at school each morning at one minute to nine. Despite his tardiness, as the big business man of our class he has kept our candy sales well above the average for the last two years. George s friendly kidding and witty remarks make everyone feel at ease when he’s around. We all know his splendid book- keeping ability will be a great asset in his future work. Football, 55, 36; Candy ' Manager, ’37, ' 38; Year Book Staff, 38. FREDERICK WESLEY PRESSEY August 1, 1920 Spud Haddonfield, N. J. ACADEMIC Ambition: Research Chemist. Motto: Scientia est Potentia. As a chemist, “Fred,’’ you ought to go a long way ' ; that is, if you are caretul and don’t mix up too many unknown things. “Fred” comes out for every sport trying to do his share for old M.-N., and as you all know, he does pretty well. , Football, ’35, ’36, ’37; Basketball, ' 35, ' 37, ' 38; Baseball, ’37, 38; Basketball Manager, ’56; Play , ’36, ’37; Operetta, ’36, ’37, 38; Declamation Contest, ' 35; Decorating Committee, ' 38; Orchestra, ’35, ’36, ’37; Bank, ' 37; Associate Editor of Alar- News, ' 38; Year Book Staff, ' 38. JOSEPH KITSELMAN REED, JR. December 2, 1919 Joe West Philadelphia, Pa. GENERAL Ambition: Business Man. Motto: “Let your smile be your umbrella.” As one of the best all-around athletes we give you “Joe” Reed. His fine reputation and the good work he has done for the class will be remembered by every member of the Senior Class. Class President, ' 35, ' 38; President, Homeroom, ’37; Foot- ball Letterman, ' 35, ' 36, ’37 , Captain, ’38; Basketball, ' 55, ' 36, ’37, Letterman, ' 38; Baseball, ' 35, Letterman, ’36, ’37; Co- captain, ' 38; Operetta, ’35, ’36, ’37, ' 38; Chorus, ’35, ' 56, ' 37; Assistant Candy Manager, ’37) Athletic Council, ’37, ' 58, Vice- President, ' 37; American Legion Award, ' 34; Declamation Con- test Winner, ’37) Sports Editor, Alar-News , ’37, ’38; Business Manager of Y ear Book. EDITH V. SAVIDGE May 18, 1920 Lover Broomall, Pa. COMMERCIAL Ambition : Private Secretary. Motto: “Strive, for at the gates of labor lies success.” “Lover” has always rated in her studies, for when she looks up to the teachers with her big blue ey ' es, they ' can’t help but mark her high. In spite of being the baby of the class, she has alway ' s worked hard and never fails to lend a helping hand to a friend. She will make an ideal secretary for some lonely ' young bachelor if her shy, demure manner doesn’t win his heart first. American Legion Award, ’34; Perfect Attendance, ’30, 36; Chorus, ’56; Basketball, ' 35, ' 36, ’37 , ' 38; Track, ’56; Business Manager of Magazine Drive, ’38; Year Book Staff, ' 38. 18

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DOROTHY JEAN MATLACK November 1, 1920 Jake Malvern, Pa. COMMERCIAL Ambition: Private Secretary. „ Motto: Have few lriends, but have those lew well-chosen. Dorothy’s charming personality and pleasant disposition have won her many lriends during her lour years in high school. As our secretary, she has taken care ol class alfairs quite capably. Dorothy’s accomplishments in the Commercial Course have shown us that she will surely succeed in the business world. She doesn’t care much for the boys, but that doesn t prevent them from dating her. Marple-Newtown will certainly miss her. Operetta, ’35, ' 36, ’38; Chorus, ' 36, ' 37; Track, ’36; Perfect Attendance, - 4, 35, 36; Secretary, at), ,)8; Junior Ouard ol Honor, ’37; Play, ' 58; Year Book Staff, ’58. ESTHER BR INTON MILLS December 25, 1919 Lady Philadelphia, Pa. COMMERCIAL Ambition: Social Secretary. Motto: “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp or what s a heaven for?” Esther is one of the smallest girls in the Senior Class and also one of the peppiest. Her intelligence to do anything and take part in everything makes her very popular with us and a loyal M-N’er. Her constant chirping about Dicky’ only adds to her charm. Operetta, ’34, ’55, ’36, ’58; Chorus, ’34, ’35, ’56, ’57; Play, ’57; Alternate Cheerleader, ’37, ' 38; Captain of Orange Team, ’36; Glee Club, ’58; Advertising Committee, ’58; Junior Guard of Honor, ’37; Year Book Stall, ' 58. MARY EDITH NEAL May 14, 1920 Ede West Chester, Pa. General Ambition: Buyer for Dress Shop. Motto: On the violin ol hie we play the chords of success. Edie” has been one of the best and most willing workers in our class. Her attractive personality has made her tops with everyone, especially ' a certain person with whom she is otten see riding m a Plymouth. Having won many art prizes, she is also gifted with musical abilities. If she follows up her musical career, she undoubtedly will become a second Rubinoff. Basketball, ’35; Operetta, ’57; Orchestra, ’37, ’38; Art Editor, Year Book, ' 58; Pep Song, ' 37. HAROLD JAMES NIEMEYER July 4, 1920 Nie Boothwyn, Pa. GENERAL Ambition: Building Contractor. Motto: “The man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.” On the morning ol July 4, 1920, a blushing, bareloot boy was born to the Niemeyer household. He decided to educate himself at Marple-Newtown, changed his mind and entered Upper Darby , but couldn’t resist the temptation, and came back to good old M.-N. to get his sheepskin. Nie” has become a popular member ol the Senior Class and has taken part in many of our activities. We wish him all the success in the world in his construction career. Cross-Country, ' 57; Track, ’56, ’37, ’58; Basketball, ’35, ’56, ’38; Baseball, ’56, ’57, Numeral, ' 58; Izack Walton Club. 17

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RALPH TALBOT November 28, 1918 Talbot White House, Pa. GENERAL Ambition: Clerk. Motto: Silence reigns supreme.” Ralph came to us in his junior year from Berwyn. Because ot his quiet, shy ways, very few of us know him very well. He has been an asset on ' the basketball court, on the baseball diamond, and to the class because ol his willingness to do anything he can. Basketball, 37, ’n8; Baseball Letterman, 3 , r 8, Perlect Attendance, ' 36. BERWIN TAYLOR December 12, 1920 Pep West Philadelphia, Pa. GENERAL Ambition: Forest Ranger. Motto: Always watch the fellow behind the iellow in tront ol you.” Although Pep” has not participated in athletics at M.-N., he is a good sport and no mean hand with his 12-guage shotgun. He is a hard worker, but always makes room lor his fun. His ambition is to be a forest ranger and, due to his knowledge and love of nature, we feel sure he will succeed. Watch those lorest lires, Pep,” and just stick, boy, stick! Basketball, ’35, ’36, ’57; Track, ’57, ’38; Perfect Attendance, ’56; Boys’ Chorus, ’34, ' 55. JESSE THOMAS TROST, JR. November 9, 1919 Jess Newtown Square, Pa. GENERAL Ambition: Architect. Motto: Good, better, best, never take a rest till your good is better and your better best.” Well might we say this ol Jesse, for lie has given us accurate reports ot the conditions of class linances at our class meetings. He kept our accounts so perfectly balanced that we knew how near we were to Washington. This short, curly-head boy has a host of friends and is adding new ones to his list. Jesse has been a great help to the Seniors by taking care ol the decorations tor our dances. Class Treasurer, ’56, ’57, ’38 ; Basketball, ’38; Baseball, ’57; Track, ’57; Property Committee for Play, ’57; Junior Guard of Honor, ’37. MARGARET WIGGINS October 18, 1920 Wiggle Philadelphia, Pa. COMMERCIAL Ambition: Private Secretary. Motto: Nothing is good enough that can be bettered.” The statement, What’s one man’s loss is another man’s gain,” is certainly exemplified in Margaret who came to us from Over- brook High. II her shorthand and typing ability and her high scholastic rating are a pre-view of her success in the business world we have nothing to predict but success for her. Operetta, ’55; Track, ’54, ’55, ’57; Chorus, ’34, ’55; Junior Guard of Honor, ’57. 19