Merchantville High School - Record Yearbook (Merchantville, NJ)

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M0 EARL HOFFMAN Sri without do 'done big hings in the short time he has be W' . B'gger d better than all was his fine int preta 'on o ill h y Spencer, as leading man ' s or p l's work has all been good, and e has shown a fellow with initiative and sincerity an go far. enior Play Cast 41 HifY 4, Literary Club 4. lue-ey gan, that most attractive newcomer, has RITA HOHENSTEIN Reet Before school and during the home-room period Rita may be seen gayly chatting with her friends. Rita used to be one of the silent, shy, and retiring members of the classy but now she can hurl words in competition with the best of raconteurs, as her teachers and friends well know. No doubt her pleasant voice and charming smile help her find many people to converse with. Perfect Attendance, First Semester 4. MELITA C. HOFFMAN Lee A generous smile topped off with a nice dimple-and you have Melita. Although she has been with us only a year, she has already gained a wealth of friends in Merchantville, not only among her classmates, but among the teachers as well. Maybe it's the twinkle in your eye, Melita, or that tantalizing smile! Whatever be the reason, you certainly have a place in our hearts. Commercial Club 4: Christmas Card Committee 4. MW Wi W ELIZABETH IEAN HOLLIGER Betty Betty's usual comment when she sees a senior wan- dering around the school halls is-- Any year book money? The reason for this opportune question is that Betty is the official money collector of the business staff. Dependability, personality, and a cheery disposition all combine to make Betty an active member of the class. All these qualities will certainly contribute toward mak- ing her a success in the business world. Student Council 2, Assistant Business Manager, Record Staff 4, Commercial Club, President 47 Contemporary Club 4, French Club 4, Perfect Attendance First Semes- ter 4y Christmas Card Committee 4, Macbeth Commit- tee 4p First Honors 2, 3, First Semester 4.

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and his acquaintances include many from its ranks. and almost fbut not quitel learned when Mrs. CALVERT HARTMAN IOSEPH TRUS HAYES Cul If you have ever seen a young man pleadingly pur- suing some damsel through the halls before, after, or during school hours, that youth was probably Cal. His attraction toward the weaker sex is almost magnetic, Cal did an excellent job of supervising ticket sales during the Senior Play. These financial activities did not, however, keep his thoughts from the junior girls. Hi4Y 4, Senior Play Ticket Committee 4. Ioe Ioe is the quiet chap who left our ship in '33 for the sunny south-land but again joined our ranks in the junior year. Nevertheless, despite this period of ab- sence, he became once again acquainted with the school Peniz would or would not request him to translate his Latin. Though quiet and seemingly shy, loe is full of fun, and he tries eternally to find mistakes in Mr, Beery's trig-work. Perfect Attendance First Semester 4, Third Honors 3, First Semester 4. ,f mss 'P , ' X . lx ' . ' 1' K A '. 1 5 ' n , V . Q rj' t,,,7,.Jf 0 it Quik J-J riff N K , ..1.j,., I, a , , 4.1-J5 .4 . -tf Q Xfire L , MARIORIE LOU HECK GRACE HENDERSON GW! Midge Hende ' I J fuy, J if ' Who doesn't know Marjorie, our best athlete? Cap- Gracie is one of Mr. Bishop's struggling Physics stu-'YJ tain of the hockey team, she led the girls through a suc- cessful season. The basketball team gained with her as guard, and it was not uncommon to see her plowing furiously through water, breaking swimming records. Monitor 45 Home Room Treasurer 4, Assistant Editor Aerial 4, Assistant Editor Record 4, Tri-Hi Council Representative 4, French Club 3, Swimming Club 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Basketball Squad 2, Varsity 3, 4, Hockey Squad 2, Varsity 3, Captain 4, Swimming Team 3, 4, Captain 3, lnterclass Basketball 2, 3, lnterclass Baseball 3, 4, lnterclass Volleyball 3, 4, lnterclass Hockey 3, Junior Supper Committee 3, Christmas Card Committee 4, First Honors 2, Third Honors 3, Second Honors First Semester 4. dents whom our eminent science teacher likes to kid a bit when not burdening them with an unbearable load of homework. Grace is usually seen traipsing about with her 'pal Dot. Algebra is her avenging evil, but whom has it spared? ln the senior play, Grace dis- played her talent for character portrayal and especially for a mastery of the Devonshire dialect, which delighted the audience no end. Monitor 4, Senior Play Cast 4, Assistant Editor Record 4, Classical Club 4, Contemporary Club 4, Perfect Attendance 2, Second Honors 2, 3, First Semester 4, Christmas Card Committee 4, Christmas Card Publicity Committee 4.

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VERA F. HOLM Petite and full of pep with a pleasing way about her, that's Vera. Her ready smile, her cheerful thoughts, and her capacity for getting a big kick out of life all join together to help make her the most attractive girl in the senior class. ln the halls or outside the class- room she can be seen-f-or rather heardewith a group of girls who seem to have forgotten there ever was such a pursuit as going to school. However, Vera is a hard worker and a capable member of our group. Student Council 25 Commercial Club 45 Perfect Attend- ance 2, 3, First Semester 45 Christmas Card Committee 4. EVELYN MANUEL HUBER Murphy Evelyn is one of the outstanding girls of our class, both in scholastic work and in activities. Student Council 35 Monitor 3, 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Iunior Play Cast 35 lunior Essay Contest Winner 35 Aerial Staff 45 Assistant Editor Record 45 Tri-Hi Publicity Chairman 45 Classical Club Vice-President 45 Literary Club 45 Debating Club Secretary 45 French Club President 45 Swimming Club Treasurer 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Operetta 25 Basketball Squad 2, Varsity 3, Co-Captain 45 Hockey Varsity 3, 4, All South lersey Hockey Second Team 45 Perfect Attendance 2, 3, First Semester 45 lnterclass Basketball 2, 35 lnterclass Base- ball 3, 45 lnterclass Track 35 lnterclass Volleyball 3, 45 lnterclass llockey 35 First Honors 2, 3, First Semester 45 lunior Supper Committee 35 Christmas Card Committee 45 Aunt Charlotte Second Prize 35 Laureate Society. HELEN K. HOOPES Helen can usually be seen rushing around the halls flashing her friendly smile on all who come her way. Who can forget her as the charming bridesmaid in the junior play, for she presented a striking contrast with her titian curls. Strayer's Business College will gain an intelligent and dependable student when Helen en- rolls there next year. Iunior Play Cast 35 Aerial Staff 35 Tri-Hi 3, 45 Com- mercial Club Secretary 45 lnterclass Track 35 lnterclass Volleyball 35 Second Honors 3, First Semester 4. n MARION HU HES We shall all remember Marion as a charming bride in our lunior play and as Sylvia, the fetching young heroine of When Hearts Are Young. She delighted in a heated argument with our Math. teacher and was unclaunted in spite of threats of being thrown out of class. Her flashing smile will help her even in the pursuit of her great ambition, the study of medicine. One could not be sick with Marion around. Monitor 4: Senior Play Cast 45 lunior Play Cast 35 Classical Club 45 Swimming Club 2, 35 Glee Club 2, 35 Orchestra 45 Operetta 25 Perfect Attendance 35 Camden County Pageant 35 Second Honors 2, 3, First Semester 45 Laureate Society.