Merchantville High School - Record Yearbook (Merchantville, NJ)

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IOHN A. CHILDERS Big lack Brightness personified, is what we always think of when lack is mentioned, for he never fails to answer correctly when questioned about an Algebra or Physics problem. Besides this, his congenial personality and cheery manner make him well liked by all his fellow students. That big things come in small packages must be true, for Iack's high and mighty ambition is to be a future student at Ohio University. Record Business Staff 47 Hi-Y 2: Perfect Attendance 45 Third Honors 2, 35 Second Honors, First Semester 4. O MARION CONNELL Snippy Meet Marion, the well dressed and sophisticated young lady of the senior class, whose distinctive style of hair-dress has brought a certain inimitable verve and dash to the corridors of M. H. S. Besides introducing the pleasant atmosphere of Fifth Avenue to the school, Marion takes an active part in the current social activi- ties, being a familiar figure at our dances. One of her pet diversions is joking with le beau professeur Bishop about his home town and the folks back home. Iunior Play Cast 3: Record Business Staff 4, Tri-Hi 3, Social Chairman 47 Swimming Club 27 Perfect Attend- ance 2: Camden County Pageant 37 Senior Play Corn- mittee 45 lunior Supper Committee 3. CHARLOTTE E. COE Look out, Lily Pons and Grace Moore! From M. H. S. comes a singer who is going to give you present top- notchers some stiff competition. Charlotte has been in the Glee Club, the All State Chorus, and has also sung in the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. This, in our opinion, is an attainment of which to be proud. Possessed of a fine speaking and singing voice, one day she will reach the topg and we are all looking forward to seeing her name in lights in the not-too- distant future. Record Business Staff 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Operetta 25 Library Service 45 All State High School Chorus 4: Camden County Chorus 3, 45 Senior Play Business Staff 4. FRANCIS M. CONNELLY, Ir. Guncotton Everyone's pal though somewhat quiet, Francis is a familiar figure around the halls of M. H. S. His ready Irish grin and twinkling eyes seem to belie his outward calm and repose. As these are necessary ingredients in the recipe for making friends, we know he will get along. Track 45 Perfect Attendance 47 Second Honors, First Semester 4.

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PHYLLIS E. BURMEISTER Phil Whenever we gaze upon Phyllis's golden coiffure we wonder how she obtained those millions of ringlets, and how she manages to keep them in such a flawless posi- tion. We still try to figure out how she gets any sleep, for she surely must fear that her golden head would be disarranged by contact with a pillow. Still, she is able to keep the effect, and we must say that it is one of the class marvels. Monitor 27 Tri-l-li 27 Hockey Squad 2. CHARLES G. CAMPBELL Lowell Thomas Charley might be considered a shy sort of individual by some, but he certainly has a way with the women. lt might be that Clarke Gable moustache he's been try- ing to cultivate, and which he recently shaved off in an attempt to raise a healthy young goatee. Of course, this, and his ability on the gridiron, joined with his tall, dark and handsomeness, made him the best-looking boy of our Worthy class. Football Squad 2, Varsity 3, 47 Baseball Varsity 2. MARGARET CAMM Marge Margaret is another of our classmates about whom no one seems to know a great deal except that she is disposed to silent thought and a moody disposition. We often wonder how one can be so reserved7 but here is Margaret, our sterling example, seemingly unaffected by any of the class wits with their wise t?l cracks. Nevertheless, who knows what may be under that digni- fied exterior which is never pierced. Aerial Staff 47 Commercial Club 47 Third Honors 37 Second Honors, First Semester 47 Office Work 4. O WESLEY ROY CASE Wes Presenting Merchantville's maestro of snappy, scin- tillating modern music! During the past few years Wes has made a name for himself as a band-leader. Besides playing an efficient trumpet in our orchestra, Wes can tickle the ivories in a style to be envied by anyone. Merchantville may well be proud of Wes and his ac- complishments, and we are willing to bet that his pro- ficiency in his profession will carry him far. Orchestra 2, 47 Second Honors 27 Third Honors 3, First Semester 4.

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LAUREL COWEN A pair of bright brown eyes, a row of curls, and a snappy comeback'---there you have Laurell She's a little bit independent, but in spite of this her opinions are usually right. As for her ability as an actress, just remember her in the junior and senior plays. Never ask her about her private affairs, for a twinkle in her eye and a quick smile will indicate that she knows more than she tells. I li Senior Play Cast 45 Fluniorvialfxy Cast 37 Tri-Hi 3, Chair- man of S ytlce Comnldiftee 47 Glee Club 2, 3, 47 Operettq Z, ecpnd Honors 2, 3, First Semester 4. P flip V rl I 'F K' , J R ,. V, 4 1 LAVETTA IRENE DAVIS Betty lf you haven't met Lavetta, then you don't know Merchantville High's right hand woman. Whether it is giving the hockey ball a wallop into safe territory or touching the end of the pool first, she is Iohnny-on-the spot. lust how would the class get along without Betty as our business manager? Monitor 45 Home-room Treasurer 25 Class Business Man- ager 4p Aerial Staff 47 Record Business Staff 4, Tri- Hi 3, 4: Commercial Club 45 Swimming Club 3, 4: Basketball Squad 2, 3, Varsity 4, Hockey Squad 2, Var- sity 3, 47 All South Iersey Hockey, Second team 3: Swimming Team 3, Captain 45 lnterclass Basketball 2, 3, lnterclass Baseball 3, lnterclass Track 37 lnterclass Hockey 3, First Honors 2, 3, First Semester 47 Christmas Card Committee 45 Laureate Society. GRACE CORNELIA DANA Peg We'll always remember Grace's announcements in Friday morning assemblies: for as the girls' hockey manager, it was her duty to tell the results of the games. Although quiet most of the time, Grace laughs heartily at her friends' jokes and is always ready to lend a helping hand where needed. lncidentally Grace will be one of the first brides in the class, for she is to be married soon after graduation. Operetta 2, Hockey Squad 2, 3, Manager 4, Perfect Attendance 3, lnterclass Track 37 lnterclass Volleyball 35 Tri-Hi, Banquet Committee 3, Social Service Commit- tee 4. A ROBERT LEE DAVIES Bob Bob is one of the quiet lads in our class about whom no one knows much except that he is a pleasant and agreeable companion and classmate. However, we know that he is good in sports, especially baseball: and his honor roll average shows that he does not waste his spare time. His friendly and persevering nature, which is always present, has won him many friends among his classmates and teachers. Baseball Squad 35 Hi-Y 27 Third Honors, First Semes- ter 4.