Morrisville High School - Robert Morris Yearbook (Morrisville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1939 volume:

-•fesk: i £x- JlilytLl VOLUME ONE • NUMBER ONE JAMES MOFFETT ■ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF THROUGH THE EYES OF ROBERT MORRIS AS PRESENTED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE MORRISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MORRISVILLE PENNSYLVANIA r..' ' • - FOREWORD Those friends we made, those activities in which we engaged while in school become in after life our most precious possessions. Our souvenirs of school life are as different as we ourselves are different. The purpose of this book is to preserve in permanent form the mem- ories of your school life. Robert Morris, for whom the School was named, was of that fine group of Christian pioneers who, in the Constitutional Assembly attempted to crystallize in the one document—our Constitution—not only the traditions of the early founders of American Independence but also their hopes for the future. Thus, the Robert Morris of ’39 hopes to contain not only the important events and traditions of your school but also to express the hopes and ambitions of this class for the future of Morrisville High School. Herein are shown in both words and pictures your work, your pleasures and your accomplishments. When memory grows dim and you wish again to recall your carefree, happy schooldays and the friends who shared them with you, we hope that this book will help you and come to be an increasing pleasure as the years go by. By refreshing your memories of the School may it help to keep before you the Morrisville High of the future for which you have hoped and planned and worked. Your school, your classmates, your activities, your achievements—these are the elements which will make up your memories of schooldays at Morrisville High. If, in years to come, leafing through these pages, you recall a bit more vividly the happy events here por- trayed, feel your heart cheered and your interest in Morrisville High School revived, the staff of the Robert Morris will feel that their ultimate goal has been achieved. DEDICATION ISAAC A. SCOTT Mr. Scott, a graduate of Morrisville High School, returned to his Alma Mater in 1934 to become one of the most active members of its faculty. Ever since his advent as a teacher in Morrisville he has been very active in the extra- curricular activities of the School. His special interest is sports. Since 1936 Mr. Scott has been Faculty Business Manager of Extra-Curricular Activities. His enthusiasm, his leadership have spurred us on to greater achievement. He has been one of the advisers of the Class since our tenth year. He has taken an active part in all our activities. Familiarity in this case has bred esteem. As helmsman through our Senior year, he has rendered the greatest sendee. This yearbook, the realization of a long-cherished dream, was made possible through the boundless enthusiasm and tireless labor of Mr. Scott. Therefore, we, the Senior Class of 1939, in sincere appreciation and deep gratitude, wish to dedicate this initial volume of the Robert Morris to our teacher, our adviser, our friend—Mr. Scott. ROBERT MORRIS Robert Morris, first citizen of Morrisville, the man for whom the town is named, was an American financier and statesman of Revolutionary times. He was born in Liverpool, England, January 31, 1734 and died in Philadelphia, May 8, 1806. As a signer of the Declaration of Independence, he showed himself to be of that group of liberal and thoughtful men who led this country to its inde- pendence, and, as a member of the Constitutional Convention, was among those who established the glorious ideals to which this country owes its greatness. Much credit for the success of Washington’s army must go to this man who supported the cause so liberally. He mortgaged much of his land to help finance the Rebellion.” On his deathbed, he called to him his heirs and told them of the money owed the estate by the new Government. This money must not be demanded of the Government,” he told them. To repay you in full would ruin the new country. You must swear to me that never will you demand payment of this debt. It is our contribution to Liberty.” He showed his belief in the future of this community by purchasing 450 acres of land here. His hope was that the capital of the United States might be established here—a motion which was defeated in the Continental Congress by only one vote. His interest in Morrisville was not selfish, but philanthropic. Several indus- tries were started in the town by him. He imported skilled labor and equipment from England in order that life in the Colonies might not only be more com- fortable, but also more nearly self-sufficient. We, of the Class of '39, hope that the spirit and ideals of Robert Morris may live again through this book which we are initiating and naming ROBERT MORRIS.' Bottom Rou —Left to Right: May. Ettenger, Moffett. Foose. McGowan. Wahl. Second Row: Mr. Scott. Zack. Sakaly, McClune, Cochran, Pope, Haley. Third Row: Serins, Eifert. Gorham. Heenan, 11 mot, Laurie. Fourth Row: Fischer, Miller, Okurowski, Huggins, Koons, Hoehne. Fifth Row: Schultz, Autt. Mills. Sixth Row: Ettenger, Lumsden, Palmer, Miss Anderson. McClanen, McTamney, Johnson. THE STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief ........................................... James Moffett Assistant Editor-in-chief ........................................... Erma Mills Boys’ Sports Editor ...................................... Albert Johnson Girls’ Sports Editor ......................................... Joyce Pope Class History ......................................... Constance Shultz Art Editors ........... George Fischer, Mary Nutt, Madeleine Sakaly Photographic Editors....... Frank May, Boyd Ettenger, Fred McGowan Class History .............................................. Harry Miller Class Prophecy ........................................... Harry Miller Class Calendar .......................................... Margery Lumsden Humor Editors .......................... Richard Hoehne, Frank Nevins Feature Editor .......................................... Richard Wahl Undergraduate Editor .................................... Russell Palmer ADVERTISING STAFF Advertising Manager ...................................... John Foose Assistant Manager ........................................ Jack Laurie Associates.............Shirley Heenan, Dorothy Wilmot. Anna Zack. Edna Eifert, Gwen Gorham, Leon Okurowski. William Ettenger BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager ........................................ Elmer McClune Assistant Managers..........Robert McClanen, Mary McTamney. Doris Cochran. Joseph Haley. Jesse Huggins. Walter Koons CONTENTS THE SCHOOL SENIORS UNDERGRADUATES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ADVERTISERS The School MANOAH R. REITER THE SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL Mr. Reiter has been the man behind the scenes in Morrisville High School since his appointment to the Supervising Principalship. From his office in his- toric Summerseat he guides the policies of the schools in Morrisville. He came to us in 1927 with a degree from Muhlenberg College and several years experi- ence in his chosen profession. Many changes brought about in the system in the last ten years may be traced to the influence of this fine educator. The more tangible memorials are the beautification of the grounds of the schools—especially Robert Morris High School—the new athletic field, the restoration of Summerseat. Mr. Reiter’s interest in the beautiful has made him tireless in his efforts toward making our school grounds attractive and keeping them so. Pride in possession leads to pride in upkeep and our Supervising Principal has done much toward giving us pride in possession. In all questions of policy which arose in our Senior year, Mr. Reiter was the final authority. We have realized more and more through our contacts with him how fairly earned is his reputation for being a just man. He has cooperated with us to the fullest extent. Though few of us have had the privilege of knowing him personally, we regret leaving him, for he represents that order, that justice, which typifies our school. M-otth _ E. LEONARD CAUM THE PRINCIPAL Mr. Caum, a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and Columbia University, came to the principalship of Morrisville High School through the ranks.” He was a teacher here for five years before being appointed Principal in 1933. Because of this experience, Mr. Caum has a more penetrating understanding of our problems and a more vital interest in them. His approach to all our prob- lems is that of a teacher, administrator and friend. His interests are wide and varied. Besides being an expert and enthusiastic amateur photographer himself, he has helped to train ethers in this very enjoyable pastime. His help in the Senior High Camera Club has been much appreciated. Drama is another of Mr. Caum’s specialties. He has always been active in the dramatics of Morrisville High School, and is a charter member of the Little Theatre group started last year. As a planner of trips and manager of excursions he is tops.” His help on the planning of the Washington trip and his presence in Washington added much to the pleasure and profit which the class derived from it. It is to Mr. Caum that most of our difficulties and troubles are taken. He is always willing to advise and help any student who comes to him. Beth as Prin- cipal and counselor, we honor him and wish to express our sincere gratitude for the help he has given us throughout our High School course. Sealed Left to Right; Pratt, O Neill, Anderson, Heenart, Ferry. Standing: White, R. Taylor, P. Taylor. THE SCHOOL BOARD These are the men that hold the purse strings, and very generous have they been. In providing us with books and equipment for our extra-curricular activ- ities we have found them always willing to cooperate and glad to help us. A fact, probably well-known, but often not fully appreciated, is that these men serve not only without salary, but even at their own expense. It is their contribution to public service and the well-being of the community. We wish to express to them our appreciation for all they have done for Mcrrisville High School through the years and especially for the Athletic Field, which they have made a realized dream during our time here. Member Term Expires Length of Service Wm. B. Anderson, President 1941 9 years Joseph A. Heenan, Vice-President 1941 9 years Walter R. Taylor, Secretary 14 years (member) (non-member) 20 years (Secretary) Wm. W. O'Neill, Treasurer 1943 14 years Paul J. Taylor 1943 2 years J. Leslie White 1941 6 years Leonard F. Ferry 1939 5 years Alvin R. Pratt 1939 6 years Bottom Row—Left to Right: Kohler, Cox. Caum, Reiter. Gish, Taylor, Bond. Second Row: Hoffman, Watkins, Piefly. Anderson, Ellin, Filer, Howard, Hutchinson, Scott. Third Rote: Enin, Gontar, Shaw, Schwinger. Windle, Kerr. Berger. Sauder. THE GUIDING INFLUENCE We, the Class of ’39, wish in parting to express to the faculty our sincere appreciation for their efforts in behalf of our education. Though there have been a few changes in personnel since we met the High School faculty, we have known them always as a group of competent individuals—always ready to lend a hand over hard places. Our faculty has been large enough to be efficient. There are twenty-two members on the combined Senior and Junior High faculties. It has been small enough to permit us to become personally acquainted with them all during our six years here. The individual members have been different enough to make life interesting and to keep us from getting bored. They have been competent teachers of subject matter, helping us prepare the scholastic foundation cf our after-school life. Their greatest contribution, however, has been—net in their teaching of English and History and Science—but in the building of character, love of truth, honesty, loyalty, the requisites of a good citizen. So, with genuine regret at parting and sincere gratitude for what they have meant in our school life, we say, good bye,” to the faculty of Morrisville High. gf FACULTY SIGNATURES V7 V Seniors Sitting: Hoehne. Heenan. Standing: McTamney, McClanen, Mr. Scott. Miss Anderson. Sakaiy. CLASS OFFICERS President.................................................Robert McClanen Vice-President ........................................... Richard Hoehne Secretary ................................................ Mary McTamney Treasurer ............................................................ Shirley Heenan Business Manager .......................................... Madeleine Sakaly Class Advisers.......................Mr. Isaac Scott, Miss Betty Anderson JOSEPH AIELLO 231 Robertson Avenue Academic (Gus) Gus” is gay, carefree, nonchalant. He is, however, a very willing worker—always ready to help when he is needed. He has taken an active part in Football, was in the Senior Play and the Football Minstrel, and served as Basketball Manager for one year. ELIZABETH L. ANTONELLI 15 Robertson Avenue General (Liz) Liz’’ is a dark-haired lass who says very little. She’s proved that she can do her share, for she has taken part in Mixed Chorus, Baseball, Hockey, and the Student Council. ELIZABETH APPLETON 207 Moreau Street Commercial (Betty) Betty' is one of those girls who bring around notices from the office. She doesn’t bother much with school activities. Are her interests somewhere” else? She has taken part in Girls’ Hockey. DOROTHEA C. ASHTON 291 W. Franklin Street General ( Freckles) Dorothea came to us in our 10th year from Fallsington. She has a sunny disposition and a happy smile, and is well liked by all her friends. Dot has taken part in the Mixed Chorus and Girls’ Hockey. ARTHUR BAEHR 39 Philadelphia Avenue Academic (Art) ■Art’’ is our all- round athlete. He is a good worker— the first Morris ville boy to hold a State Championship and the quarter-mile record of fifty-one seconds flat. He has taken part in Track, Football, Basketball, Stu- dent Council, and the Football Minstrel. HELEN M. BAILEY 53 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial (Sugar) Sugar” is the girl who is always around when there's work to be done. She dances very well and plays Bas- ketball, Hockey, and Baseball on the side. She also had a part in the Senior Play. JACK H. BAUDOUX 311 Hillside Avenue Academic ( Monk) Monk feels lie's always used unfairly in French Class. Monsieur Baudoux has taken part in Football, Varsity Varieties and the Operetta. He has been a faithful worker on many of our class committees and always does his work with a smile. STEPHEN E. BERES 291 Harper Avenue General (Breezy) Breezy” is a nice lad. He gets along well with every- one. Once in a while, I’m afraid, his ideas do differ from those of his teachers. Breezy” and Tom Neuman are usually seen together at the Community House, the local hangout”. JANE M. BLEASDALE 228 Grove Street Academic Jane is another lass who doesn’t say much. She just sits back and takes everything in. In spite of her red hair she is a person with a very even temper. She has a habit of coming in late, but she is well liked by all her classmates. HARRY E. CASH 82 Harrison Avenue General ( Harvey) Harvey” is one who likes to joke. He seems to be rather quiet in school. We see little of him after school. He must have an interest elsewhere, though he’s keeping it pretty quiet. GERALDINE R. CLEMENS 43 S. Lafayette Street General (ferry) If ever you want to find Jerry and you don't know where she is, look in the library and you’ll find her there reading the funny papers. She shows no special interest in anyone in school. There must be an out- side influence. She took part in Hockey, Basketball, and Baseball. DORIS A. COCHRAN ill W. Trenton Avenue General ( Doey) Doey” has one of the most pleasing personalities in the class. She is always jolly and ready to laugh. She dances and sings very well, though she doesn’t confine herself to such interests. Her activity list includes Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Operetta, and Manager of Basketball for four years. ? obett DOROTHY L. DREISBACH 327 Woodland Avenue Commercial (Dot) Dot1' is well known. She is a good student and gets good marks, but seems to take other interests more to heart. Her pastime is dancing and can she dance? Ask her partners. She has taken part in Girls' Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Track, Hockey, Baseball and Soccer. EDNA L. EIFERT Yardley Commercial (Ed) A shy and silent girl is our Ed . She is modest and unassuming but when called upon in class is always ready with a prompt answer. She is on the Yearbook Staff and has taken part in the Library Club, Typing Club, Basketball, Baseball and Hockey. BOYD H. ETTENGER 136 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Academic (A) A is quite witty—a pleasant, good-natured fellow. He has served on various committees and has done much for the Senior Class. He has many acquaintances and his friendship is easily won. Lots of luck, A . WILLIAM G. ETTENGER 310 Stockham Avenue General (Red) Red” is one of the class cut-ups. He is a willing worker and has taken part in Mixed Chorus, Glee Club, Focus Staff, Patrol and the Senior Play. GEORGE H. FISCHER 72 Harrison Avenue General ( Pinky) Pinky is a quiet, undisturbed and undisturbing per- son whom we all like. He likes all sports and has played Baseball, Football, Basketball, and ran on the Track Team. He hopes sometime to be an aviator. Here’s wishing you success, Pink”! JOHN S. FOOSE, JR. 353 W. Bridge Street General (Unk) Unk is a jolly, good-natured fellow who was Max in the Senior Play. He has done much for the School as you can see from his activities list: Manager of Advertising for the Yearbook, Focus Staff, Camera Club, Shop Club, Football, Outdoor Club, and the Bowling League. HURTHA R. FRANK 621 N. Delmar Avenue General (Her tie) Hcrtie” is another quiet one. She is always willing to help when she is needed. She has served on many important committees. Baseball and the Mixed Chorus have also been included in her interests. Plenty of luck is our wish for your future, Hertie . ANDREW GAVIN 28 Moreau Street General (Gump) Gump” played halfback on our Championship Foot- ball Team. He also played basketball. Lots of luck, Gump”! Vf 17 GWEN GORHAM Overton Avenue Commercial That's Gwen, our one and only. Gwen is blessed with a mass of curly hair and maybe she isn't the envy of all the girls in the class. She helps around school wherever she can and has served on many committees. Gwen played Hockey, Tennis, and Badminton, and served on the Focus Staff. JOSEPH F. HALEY 46 E. Bridge Street General (Joe) Joe was the big center on our football team. He was also on the track team, but his interests are not all athletic since he has worked on the Yearbook Staff, and belonged to the Art Metal Club. EDWARD R. HARRISON 413 Richard Street Academic ( A assem) Massem” does quite well in School but doesn't lose much sleep over school work. His pastime is being late for school. We don't know just what the trouble is, but he has broken the record. Ed played basketball for a year and also has two years of football to his credit. BETTY L. HARTMAN 21 E. Palmer Street Commercial ( Peanut) Peanut is a little girl with lots of pep, laughter, and witty sayings. She is noted for her sociability and frankness. She plays Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, and Tennis. Here’s wishing you luck, Peanut ! AL OtTLi SHIRLEY R. HEENAN 167 Grove Street (Skirl) Commercial ' Shirr' is one of the most active girls in the class. She has one of those dispositions you like to have around, and is always looking for a chance to laugh. Shirl has taken part in Mixed Chorus, Operetta, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Trio, Orchestra, Basketball, Hockey and Baseball. She ably took the part of Mary Norton in the Senior Play. Shirl'' is also the Treas- urer of the Class. She is the petite number of our trio. RICHARD A. HOEHNE 415 N. Delmar Avenue ( Haiti) General 'Hain” is our Vice-President but hasn't had a chance yet to show his talent. A nice, easy-going, good-natured fellow is Dick. He’s another of our fine Yearbook Staff. Here’s wishing you luck, Hain”! JESSE S. 240 Osborne Avenue HUGGINS General (Hogan) Behold the huntsman of the Class! Hogan” is a good sport and you'll always find him in the library reading Field and Stream or talking about dogs. He is a willing worker and has taken part in Baseball, Basketball, Track, Student Council. He is another member of our Yearbook Staff. ALBERT A. JOHNSON 27 N. Pennsylvania Avenue (Albie) General There is much to be said in favor of this fellow. His performances in Football, Basketball, and Track speak for themselves. Albie” is a tall, lanky fellow, well liked by everyone. He can’t seem to make up his mind about the opposite sex, though. He, too, served on our Yearbook Staff. olyett ELAINE KEYS 36 Lafayette Avenue Commercial ( Keysie) Elaine is the big little girl of the class. She is sociable and a good sport. Keysie just takes things as they come, but she is always ready to help whenever help is needed. She played Basketball, Hockey and Baseball. Well, we re wishing you success, Elaine. MICHAEL J. KISH S. Pennsylvania Avenue Academic ( Mike) Mike” is another of our gay young blades. Once in a while he gets caught napping in P. D. He is a good sport and lots of fun. Mike was in the Mixed Chorus, Track, Football, Football Minstrel. Wasn't he good-looking as Hayden in the Senior Play? WALTER KOONS, JR. 193 Delaware Avenue General (Re ) Ret is one of the nicest members of the Class. He’s a fine dancer and his golden curls are the envy of every girl in school. He played Football, was in the Mixed Chorus, the Football Minstrel, the Senior Play, and served on the Yearbook Staff. ANNA KRAYNICH Melvin Avenue Commercial (Anne) Anna is the quiet, hard-w'orking girl of the Class. She never says much but is always hustling around doing odd jobs of some sort for the teachers. Anna played Hockey, Baseball, and served on the focus Staff. Kottb CHARLOTTE B. KRAUSE 817 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial (Siity) Sitty is usually seen with Dotty Wilmot and Anna Zack. Her hair is a light blonde and she has pretty eyes. She has played Hockey, Baseball and Basketball. She has served on the Focus Staff and in the Leaders' Club. JOHN LAURIE 201 Anderson Avenue Commercial (Jack) Jack is a curly-haired boy who seems to appeal to the girls. He doesn't bother with the ones in his Alma Mater, however. Does this mean he is tied down somewhere else? A likeable fellow, Jack has served on the Yearbook Staff and the Student Council. CLARA A. LOVETT 236 Bank Street Commercial (Dolly) Here is a good sport and a jolly personality. Dolly is fond of sports and has served on several important committees. She has taken part in the Mixed Chorus. Here’s wishing you lots of success in whatever field you choose, Dolly . MARGERY B. LUMSDEN 249 Stockham Avenue Academic ( Margie) Margie” at first appears to be very sedate and calm but she is quite talkative and full of witty remarks. She likes a good time, especially when a certain mem- ber of the opposite sex is present. She has taken part in Mixed Chorus, Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Bad- minton and Glee Club. BETTY J. MARGERUM 103 Greenway Avenue Academic (Sis) Sis” is the girl who likes to throw eggs around in chemistry class. She is liked by everyone and seems to be especially popular with the boys. She took part in Mixed Chorus, Badminton, Hockey, and was a member of the Focus Staff. ROSE MARRAZZO Kelly Avenue Commercial ( Rosie) Rosie” is the girl with the long black tresses, well- liked by her schoolmates. Her pastime is talking and laughing with Minnie. Rosie” has played Bas- ketball, Baseball and Hockey. GLORIA E. MASSI 408 S. Pennsylvania Avenue General (Spade) Gloria is one of our able cheerleaders. She surely can yell when she gets started. She is a willing worker and everybody’s friend. She has taken part in Hockey, Basketball, and Cheerleading. FRANK J. MATTIS 18 Moreau Street General ( Lobster) Frank is often seen in the halls. He played an impor- tant part in this year’s football successes. Track was another of his interests. M-ottLi FRANK MAY 303 Clymf.r Avenue Commercial Frank is one of our electricians and cameramen. If you sec anybody hiding behind a camera, ten to one it’s Frank. He is always ready to help where it is needed. He was on the Yearbook Staff, the Focus Staff and the Camera Club. ROBERT E. McCLANEN 823 N. Pennsylvania Avenue General (Edmund) Bob” has carried the burden of the Presidency of our Class for two years. He has a pleasing personality and is the Beau Brummel of the Class. He has taken part in Band, Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Student Coun- cil, Boys’ Glee Club, Operetta, Yearbook Staff, Mad- rigal Singers and the Senior Play. Lots of luck, Bob , in the business you’re undertaking! ELMER McCLUNE 145 Clymf.r Avenue General ( Mac) Mac” is one of the tallest boys in the Class and had much to do with the success of our football season. He is a good dancer and always dresses well. He has taken part in Basketball, Track, Football, Tennis, Foot- ball Minstrel and the Yearbook Staff. FREDERICK W. McGOWAN 108 Green Street General ( Corky) Corky is the basso of the Class and he always uses his voice to good advantage in homeroom periods. He has held a number of important committee positions in our Senior Class activities. He has taken part in Foot- ball, Basketball (Mgr.), Operetta, Boys' Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Football Minstrel, Yearbook Staff, Mad- rigal Singers and Senior Play. -WUh;ri _ MARY C. McTAMNEY 423 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial ( Cutie) Here we have the Secretary of our Class. Her sunny disposition has won the friendship of all her class- mates. She is a good worker and willing to help out whenever needed. She has taken part in Basketball, Hockey, Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Operetta and the Senior Play. She is the soprano member of our famous trio. HARRY M. MILLER 717 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Academic ( Hairy) Hairy’ is the fellow who is always getting in Mr. Caum's way in Chemistry Class. Everybody likes his jokes (except the teachers). He's a good sport and is always ready to lend a helping hand. He served as Football Manager, was on the Yearbook Staff, and the Focus Staff. ERMA L. MILLS 79 Harrison Avenue Academic ( Buffer) There is never a better helper than Butter”. A pleas- ing personality, she is always smiling. She took part in Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Glee Club, Student Council, Girl Reserves, Operetta, Yearbook, Basketball, and the Madrigal Singers. LILLIAN M. MITOS Barnsly Avenue Commercial (Lil) Lil” is one of our best athletes. She is very attractive and, more important still, has a charming personality. She plays Baseball, Basketball, and Hockey and has taken part in the Leaders’ Club, and the Girls’ Glee Club. A(ottL5 JAMES C. MOFFETT 149 W. Mapi.f. Avenue Academic (Gander Mountain) Jimmie” is the outstanding boy in the Senior Class. His personality and his marks, too, arc very good. His secret ambition is to play a fiddle. He took part in Track, Cheerleading, Student Council, Focus Staff, Senior Play, Yearbook, Operetta, Football Minstrel, Air- plane Club and was Manager of Bowling for a year. DOROTHY M. MOORE 21 Wood Street Commercial (Dot) Dot” is a quiet girl, a good student, and a friend to all her classmates. She is efficient in everything she undertakes, shining especially in shorthand and typing. Dot” has played Intramural Hockey and Basketball. LeROY H. NEFF 347 W. Bridge Street General (Shadow) LeRoy is that blonde that swishes around the streets in a ’38 Plymouth. His jokes (?) as well as his driv- ing are enjoyed by everyone. Shadow” hopes some- time to be another Lucky Teter”. Well, good luck, anyway! THOMAS A. NEUMAN 236 Prospect Avenue General ( Bomber) Bomber” is a left-handed slugger on our baseball team. He is a willing helper and has a fine personality. Keep it up, Tom! Maybe you’ll be a big league player someday. FRANK C. NEVINS 227 Stockham Avenue General (Foo) Frank is really the clown of the Class. The room seems dead when he isn’t around. His weakness is assuredly the opposite sex. He took part in Football, Baseball, Senior Play, Yearbook, Mixed Chorus, Focus and the Football Minstrel. MARY E. NUTT 19 Chambers Street Commercial (Nutty) Nutty is the one who is always on hand when there’s work to be done. She is interested in sports but has never gone out for any varsity team. She played Base- ball, Basketball, Hockey and Soccer, was on the staff of the Focus and the Yearbook and was a member of Student Council. LEON P. OKUROWSKI 642 W. Bridge Street Academic ( Chuck) Chuck is another of our electricians. His work for the dances and play has been much appreciated. He has a pleasing personality and a flashing smile. He took part in Football, Baseball, Football Minstrel, and is on the Yearbook Staff. RUSSELL H. PALMER 1112 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Academic (Pot) Pot is our permanent-waved, dark-haired threat to feminine hearts. He’s destined to be a success and is starting early. A fine fellow with a pleasing per- sonality—that’s Russell. He took part in Football, Focus Staff and Yearbook. Good luck, Russ! JOYCE E. POPE 22 Wood Street Academic ( Butch) Joyce is another all-around sports girl. She is one of the best-dressed girls in the School. Her interests and abilities are many and varied. In addition to sports- Hockey, Basketball and Tennis, she is a mem- ber of Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Orchestra and she took part in the Operetta. This completes the famous Morrisville High Trio. LILLIAN E. REED Bridge Street Academic ( Betty) Betty is one of those who seldom takes home any- thing but A s on her report. She is a very good stu- dent and is always ready to help. She was in the Library Club and played Tennis, Hockey, and Basket- ball. DORIS A. ROTTKAMP S. Pennsylvania Avenue Academic (Speedy) Doris’ marks are like her middle initial. She runs Betty Reed a very close second. She just came to us this year from Hicks ville, N. Y. Their loss has been our gain. She took part in Leaders' Club, Hockey, Basketball and Baseball. MADELINE SAKALY 94 Central Avenue Commercial ( Mickey) Here we have a hard-working little girl with a pleas- ing personality who knows how to handle money. Mickey” has helped greatly with the Focus of which she was Editor-in-Chief, Girls’ Glee Club, Yearbook Staff, Student Council, Intramural Hockey, Basketball and Tennis. She had the part of Mrs. Quimhy in the Senior Play. 1 v fee SM DONALD A. SALISBURY 806 Crown Street Academic ( Deed) Deed'’ is a tall, nicely-dressed fellow who swings a mean tune on the trumpet. He intends going to prep school and then taking up aviation. He is in the Band, Orchestra, Art Metal Club, Madrigal Singers and Model Airplane Club. CONSTANCE M. SCHULTZ 74 E. Bridge Street Commercial ( Connie) Here we have ' Connie ’, the baker’s daughter. She’s a fine girl with the same kind of personality. She has served on many committees and has been a great help. She was in the Library Club, Girls’ Glee Club, Oper- etta and played Hockey and Basketball. She was also on the Focus Staff, Student Council and Yearbook Staff. THEODORE STAWSKY 103 Harrison Avenue General (Ted) Ted” is a little bashful at times but, after you get to know him, he’s all right. He doesn’t take much part in school activities and has never yet been late handing in homework. His chief interest is music—Mixed Chorus and the Operetta. MARIE C. STRADLING 143 Bank Street Commercial ( Minnie) Minnie” is another girl that brings around the notices from the office. She is usually seen with Rose Marrazzo. Always ready for a good time is Minnie. She has played Intramural Hockey, Baseball and Basketball. AL OttLl JOSEPH N. SZENTES 8 Bowling Green Avenue General ( Mike) Mike’ is a quiet, unassuming chap and is always get- ting in brawls with Ted Stawsky. He has shown himself willing to work on different committees and has been a great help. Good luck, Mike”, in what- ever you intend to do! MARIAN E. TAYLOR 246 W. Bridge Street General (Bobbie) Bobbie” is the tallest girl in the Class but is usually seen with the smallest, Mickey”. She has a pleasing personality and beautiful hair. She was in the Mixed Chorus and the Girls’ Glee Club. DORIS M. VANEEKHOVEN 203 S. Del mar Avenue General (Dot) Dot is a quiet girl, but she makes up for it by work- ing in the Library Club. She never says much but is always ready to do things when called upon. Good luck in whatever you expect to do, Dot . RICHARD M. WAHL 251 Stockham Avenue Academic (Dick) Dick has one of the finest dispositions in the Senior Class. He is a good student, well liked by all, and is always ready for a good time. Dick took part in the following activities: Band, Orchestra, Senior Play, Yearbook Staff, Madrigal Singers. AYALA WAITE 439 N. Df.lmar Avenue General (Violet) Violet is usually seen with Dot Vaneekhoven in school. She is a rather quiet girl with a sweet smile. We don’t know what she wants to be, but here’s wish- ing her lots of success. DOROTHY M. WILMOT 823 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial ( Dotty) Dotty is another sports girl. She likes all kinds of sports, and plays on the Varsity Basketball team. She is usually seen with Sitty . She shines on the gym floor, both at games and dances. She also took part in Baseball, Hockey, Leaders’ Club, Focus Staff, and the Yearbook Staff. WILLIAM E. WILMOT 825 S. Pennsylvania Avenue General (Hank) Hank is one of our star Basketball players. His un- erring aim on long shots has helped M.H.S. out of many a hole. He likes to hunt and also plays on the Baseball Team. WILLIAM R. WILSON 63 N. Df.lmar Avenue General ( Fats) When you see a Ford coming up the street with five or six fellows all piled in, you know it must be Willie’s. He is always neatly dressed and has a splen- did physique. He took part in Football, Baseball, Basketball and Track. MARION E. WOLF 29 Bowling Green Avenue General (Wolfe) When you see a ’37 Ford convertible coming to school, that's Sonny” bringing Wolfie”. She's a short girl with blonde hair and a beaming smile—happy all the time. She has a habit of talking in class and you usually see her name on the board in Miss Anderson's room. JAMES O. YEAGER 21 Delaware Avenue General (Putz) Here’s Putz , our triple-threat man. He is the most outstanding athlete to graduate from M.H.S. in several years. His athletic publicity never went to his head. Putz was always a fine team man, liked by every member of his school. He played Football, Baseball and Basketball. ANNA ZACK 17 Bowling Green Avenue Commercial ( Zac kit) Anna is a very talkative person with a pleasing per- sonality. She is usually seen with Sitty . She doesn’t bother with anybody around school so he must live somewhere else. She took part in Baseball, Hockey, and Basketball. BERTHA J. ZALUTIK Melvin Avenue General (Pat) Pat doesn’t bother much with varsity activities but she has played Baseball, Hockey, Ring Tennis, Bad- minton and Shuffle Board. We don’t know what you want to do, Pat ”, but here’s wishing you lots of luck. CLASS HISTORY Back in 1935, September to be exact, the good ship School Spirit and Fun sailed forth into the sea of Robert Morris High School with approximately 120 passengers. We put forth jubilantly, for there was nothing that could stop us, and we had four glorious years ahead to tackle. This year Miss Urich, Miss Bond, and Mr. Reist were our helmsmen. After a few trips and parties the voyage was over and we set our course west for Sophomore Island. When we reached the shore Mr. Gontar, Mr. Scott and Miss Anderson met the boat and were to be our guides. In our sophomore year we became sure of ourselves as students and began to get excited over trips to New York City, Asbury Park and Penn Valley. In 1937 our ship sailed into Junior Bay. Slowly, but surely, we were reaching our goal. The class started out with a trip to New York where we visited just about every church in the city. Some members of the class had screen tests made at the Museum of Science and Industry by Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer. After this trip it was time to elect our class officers. We sold magazine subscriptions to raise money, and then came the Junior Prom, the main event of the year. Examinations loomed up again and we put swing aside, for a while, for work, in order to be allowed to stay on the same ship for the last part of the journey. Voila, presto, we were Seniors. It was hard to believe. This year two or three excursions were made but the real trip was the Washington Dream, the only thought in every Senior's mind. With so many things to do, the year was soon over. We said good-bye to Robert Morris High School and said hello to a brand new adventure. — Connie Schultz U ndergraduates Bottom Row: Parkas. Patterson. Walters, Czytaylo, Benham. Petrine, Seltzer. Brels ford. Fenton. Landis. Second Row: Green. Tan cello. Conturso. Twining, Burgess, Clemens, Raider, Grunert, McNabb, Fenton, Buzbee. Third Row: Y'ilcox, Schannen, Stradling. Safer, Sunderland. Wood, Bernstein, Sines, Levon- dowski, Markley, Gentile. President ........ Vice-President . . Secretary ......... Treasurer......... Business Manager THE 11TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS ........................ Charles Perrine ............................. Gordon Cox ....................... Winifred Benham .......................... John Seltzer ........................ William Provost EXECUTIVE COUNCIL John Seltzer. Winifred Benham. Charles Perrine, William Provost. Charles Runyon. Walter Phillips, Suzan Holloway. Leon McAuley. Gordon Cox Class Advisers......................Miss Gish, Mr. Kerr, Mr. Windle Class Colors—Maroon and White Class Flou er—Gardenia We, the Class of ’40, were organized in the early part of October, 1938— the first class to have a constitution and by-laws. 11-G Front Row: Guzikowski. Sloter, Hibbs, Campbell, Shinn, Phillips, Talone. Last Row: Provost, Ur ms ton. All si enter, Annechini, Krey, Tomlinson, Nolan, Bond, Runyon. The sale of magazines was the first venture to raise funds for our planned Washington trip. This was followed by the sale of Christmas candy. Beth of these ventures proved successful. The most important event of our junior year was the Junior Prom. Our plans were made, and the date was set for May 12, 1939. Prom committees were as follows: General Chairman—Gordon Cox Orchestra—Chairman, Connie Cart, Bob Jennings, Grace Creen, Bill Provost Refreshments—Chairman, Eva Clemens; Mary Jane Campbell; Marion Walters; Pearl Raider Cloak Room—Chairman, Francis Nolan; George Fenton; Russ Fenton; Virginius Urmston; Bill Ashton Furniture—Chairman, Leon McAuley; Bill Dufford; Earl Wood; Nancy Conover; Virginia Kreiling Door—Chairman, Jack Seltzer; Ray Slover; Bob White Invitations—Chairman, Sue Holloway; Eleanor Burgner; Kathryn Farkas; Winnie Benham Publicity—Chairman, Charles Runyon; Robert Johnson; Walt Phillips; Lester Annechini Bottom Row—Left to Right: Gentile. Wilcox, Cox, Burgner, J 1-A Ferry. Second Row: Smith, White, Holloway, Frisk. Summers. Cart. Third Row: Cox, Gregor, Conover, Ross, Ungor, Kuceko- vich. Lawson. Fifth Row: Beetle, Dufford, Tracy, Gindin, Gil- mour. Etcher. Sixth Row: Gentry. Jennings, Sines, Hill, White, McAuley. Decorations—Adviser, Mr. Windle; Chairman, Emanuel Ginden; Bob Gilmour; George Thorne; Lucy Summers; Shirley Burgess; Harry Tomlinson; John Krause; Sara Shinn The Prom proved a great success, and a large crowd attended. Our future plans as Seniors include five dances, a Senior Play, and a trip to Washington. The Junior Class contributed much to the success of the football team. The following boys participated: Bill Talone, Earl Wood, Red Thorne, Eddie Kane. Bill Gentry, Bill Provost, Bill Dufford, Pete Kucekovich, Charles Perrine, and Alan White. Members of the basketball team were: Bill Talone, Bill Provost, Leon McAuley, Ralph Conturso, and Albert Bernstein. Members of the girls’ basketball team were: Sue Holloway, Eva Levon- dowsky, Loretta Stradling, and Doris Markley. The three sections participated in skating parties, doggie roasts, and a trip to New York. We close the history of our junior year, looking forward to a greater year to come. 10-C Bottom Row: Everett, Krysa. McCrane, Anderson, Raider, Mayer, Kiggins, Brown, Peilik, Null, Wilcox. Second Row: Bleasdale, Mathews, Collins, W orthinglon, Whittaker, Schultz, Schmidt, Bresley, Howell, Si pier. Third Row: Kupiec, Reilzle, Chapman. Smith, Cook, Widmann, Bleasdale, Beadle, Ashton. 10TH GRADE COMMERCIAL For our freshman year we selected the following officers: President ...........Jean Reitzle Business Manager. .Elsie Chapman Vice-President ...Elaine Mayer Student Council Secretary .........Bernice Raider Member ...Dorothy Matthews Adviser ...........Miss Watkins At the beginning of the year the class went on a skating party at the Croydon Rink. Nothing of interest happened until May, when the class took a trip to New York. We took in a show at the Paramount Theatre, Coconut Grove. From there we went to Rockefeller Center and Bronx Park. After visits to many interesting places and a ride on a ferry boat, we headed for home. Some of the members participated in assembly programs and sports activ- ities. Class officers for the sophomore year: President .........Elaine Mayer Student Council ....Jean Reitzle Vice-President ...William Kiggins and William Kiggins Secretary .........Bernice Raider Adviser ..............Miss Bond On March 22 a skating party was held at Skateland. The Sophomore Class, as a whole, held a bake sale for the benefit of the Yearbook. Bottom Row—Left to Right: Hofmann. Caper. Keys. Bensel, 10-A Seltzer, Gandelman, Dolton, Moon, SUnkard. Slater. Second Row: Kucekovich, Jaremback, Simmons, Ford, Weller, Riley, Green, Ketts, Sherrard. Hoogstra e. Third Row: Peterson. Krier, Mitchell, Stoltzenberg, Annechini, G or ski. Carter, Gentile, McGowan, Tomlinson, Kish. 10TH GRADE ACADEMIC The Class of 10-A has participated in numerous activities both athletic and extra-curricular. The Class of 10-A was well represented in athletics. In ’37-’38 the athletes were: Football—Gorski, Hulse, Keys, Mitchell, and Purcell; Basketball—Keys, Hulse. Purcell, and Seltzer; Track—Hoffman, Keys, and Mitchell; Baseball—Hulse, Purcell, and Seltzer; Girls' Basketball—Green and Simons. In '38, trips were taken to New York and Atlantic City. These trips were very successful. In '38-’39 the athletes were: Football—Gorski, Keys, Mitchell, Purcell, Slater, Moon, and Gandelman; Basketball—Gorski, Seltzer, Keys, Purcell, and Gandelman; Track—Keys, Gorski, Krier, Mitchell, and Gandelman. The '39 trip to New York was enjoyed by all. The three sections of 10th Grade combined and held a bake sale, the pro- ceeds of which went for this Yearbook. The committee that represented 10-A was composed of Seltzer, Hulse, Purcell, Bensel, Simons, and Gandelman. The officers of 10-A: President......Marvin Gandelman Treasurer ..................David Seltzer Adviser.................Mr. Gontar 10-G Bottom Row: Nolan, DeCellio, Boodley, Da Bronze, Phillips, Fenimore, Wilcox, Woolf. Second Row: Starkey, Conklin, Swope. Mattys, Pei trows ki, Fredericks, Johnson. Third Row: Beadle, Gorman, Shinn. McGuire, Aiello, Uallier. 10TH GRADE GENERAL President ........Martin Phillips Secretary ...............Kenneth Beadle Vice-President ...Ernest Conklin Treasurer .................Robert Woolf Adviser.............Mr. Schwinger Although 10-G Class is not a large one, they have progressed rapidly toward their goal of making their Sophomore year a success. There was a straw ride and doggie roast to Bowman's Hill in late September, and a Hallowe’en party in October. Both were successfully planned and exe- cuted by the capable class president, Martin Phillips. To raise the money for our part in this Yearbook, the three sections of 10th grade combined in putting on a bake sale. The committee from 10-G included: Martin Phillips, Charles Hallier, Gloria McGuire, Robert Woolf, and Kenneth Beadle. The Student Council Representatives from 10-G are Gloria McGuire and Robert Woolf. 10-G is well represented in extra-curricular activities. Martin Phillips, Vincent Da Bronze and Charles Gorman are on the football squad. Vincent Da Bronze is on the Junior Varsity basketball team. We of 10-G look forward to a bright future. THE 9TH GRADE Bottom Row: McW’alters, White, Lumsden, Brelsford, Lawson, Harrop, Cart, Rose, Cox, Swanson, Krey, Bilhee, Sayko, Bond, Commi sky. Second Row: Carter, Hallier, Ford, Foster, Leach, Wallace, Lev- ondowski, Kelly, Cash, Krysa, Wilcox, Appleton, Baldwin. 1 hird Row: Simons. Wolf, Foster. Zack, Canning, Campbell. A y ere, Die trick, Walters, Fenimore, Phillips, Doyle, Hibhs. Fourth Row: McAlister, Wurple, McClanen, Smith, Canning. Beres, Os to puck. Rugarber, Kane, Newell, Sayko. Di Santo, Timko. Fifth Row: Berokus, Ettenger, Brown, Rusecky, Reiter, Lord, Alger, May. LaRue, Sunderland, Nowolinsky, Buckalew, Piro. Sixth Row: Bale, Burgner, Kneeland, Cox, Heenan. Peterman, Geddes, Yakczyimk, McDonald, Fischer, Bailey, Hutchinson. Seventh Row: Anderson, Leash, Clematis, Ulrich, Perrine, Chase, Olson, Davis, Gandelman, Wurple, Stawsky, Paul. President of Grade 9-A ................................................. A Cart Vice-President of Grade 9-A ............................................ q Chase President of Grade 9-C........................................... J. McDonald Vice-President of Grade 9-C ...................................... j Brelsford President of Grade 9-G .......................................... B. McAlister Vice-President of Grade 9-G............................................. r Hibbs THE 8TH GRADE Bottom Row: Hutchinson, Rigby, Marrazzo, Kiggins, Sirs hi, Grunnert, Ford, Feddi, Ferry, Custer, Boodley. Mas si, Peterson. Silvestri, Woolsten, Widman. Second Row: Ulrich, Schumann, Phillips, Marshal, Mis si an, McNally, Clemens, Clemens, Morrell, Schaffer, Straszynski, Star- key, Bowen. Third Row: Okurowski, Widman, Wood, Pauck, Newman, Fras- cella, Krysa, Naprawa, Lonzack, Parcinski, Kushinerick, Minerick, Beetle. Fourth Row: Querns, Seltzer, Neal, Mara, Leach, Gavin, Atseimer, El wood, Huggins, Collins, Foose, Tracy, Sherrett. Fifth Row: Wilmot, Overski, Sanford, Nutt, Busby, Di Santo. Carter, Fielding, Barber, Ashmore. Sixth Row: Schauer, Storms, Woolston, Sanford, Lister, Mears, Simpson, Updyke, Reitzle, Smith. Shuts, Episcopo. Seventh Row: Windle, Ott, Hensor. May, Lonzack, Kupeic, Krier, Kennedy, Burns, Farkas, Mate, Haney. Eighth Row: Szentes, Tracy, Millage, Antonelli, DiCellio, Muth, McAuley, Lord. Enion, Elhoff, Franke. President of Grade 8-1 .... Vice-President of Grade 8-1 President of Grade 8-2 .... Vice-President of Grade 8-2 President of Grade 8-3 .... Vice-President of Grade 8-3 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ L. Boodly G. Custer . M. Mears . B. Marsh E. Schauer . C. Smith THE 7TH GRADE Bottom Row: Rose, Lebregan. Mis si an, Hart sough, Phillips, Burns, Sherrard, Hunouch, Geddes, Phillips, Howell, May, Johnson, Mattis, Phillips, Fredericks. Second Row: Silvestri, Cox, Gavin, Moser, Perry, Nice, Phillips. Krier, North, Lister, Miller. Mullen, Stair, Greenlee, Cardinelli. Third Row: Taylor, Hall, Leash. Uarski, Luchins, Lamps on, Patterson, Nowalinski, Hoernle, Kelts, Krantz, Stradling, Wycoff. Fourth Row: Crossly, Reed. Kupeic, McAlister, Nyere, Knee- land. Palmer, Lorimer, Murray, McClenagen. Young, Gunn. Fifth Row: Vaneekhoven, Everett, Sutterly. Whittaker, Stauter, Lee. Windle, Pratt, Swanson, Schaffer. Gentry. Sixth Row: Krysa, Wilcox. Rugarber, Woodward, Foster, Foose, Pietrowski, Robinson, Swinehart. Phillips, Ettenger, Krysa. Seventh Row: Episcopo. Zegiran. Brenner. Chase, Demos, II 'aliis, Campbell, Beadle. Conrad, Pietrowski. Eighth Row: Bleasdale. Salisbury, Aiello, Bustraan, Caninal, Fritz. President of Grade 7-1 ............................................E. Johnson Vice-President of Grade 7-1 ....................................... B. Gentry President of Grade 7-2 ............................................ G. Lebregen Vice-President of Grade 7-2.............................................W. Mattis President of Grade 7-3 ................................................ R. Pratt Vice-President of Grade 7-3.............................................N. Shair CLASS CALENDAR Robert September 7 ........... October 28 ............ October 29............. November 4 ............ November 24 ........... December 8 and 9....... December 23 to January 3 January 13 ............. January 27 ............. February 24 ........... March 17 ............... March 30 and 31 ....... April 7 to 10.......... April 18 .............. April 20 to 21 ........ April 28............... May 3 ................. May 4, 5 and 6......... May 12 ................ May 13 ................ May 19................. May 19 ................ May 20 ................ June 16 ............... June 18 ............... June 20 ............... June 23 ............... .................First Day of School ................. Institute—Holiday ..............Trenton Football Game First Senior Dance— Kick-off Hop . . .Thanksgiving Day—Bristol Game Senior Play, Seven Keys to Bald pate ..................Christmas Vacation .................Senior Jinx” Dance .................Bristol Game, Home .................Bristol Game, Away .............St. Patrick's Day Dance ....................Varsity Varieties .....................Easter Vacation ..............Bristol Baseball Game ..........Operetta, Hollywood Extra .......................Band Concert ......Bristol Baseball Game, Away .....................Washington Trip .........................Junior Prom ............Bucks County Track Meet ......Trenton Baseball Game, Home .....................Spring Concert ......District P. I. A. A. Track Meet ......................... Class Day ....................... Baccalaureate ........................ Commencement .................Last Day of School Front Row—Left to Right: Wit mot, Massi. Second Row: Burgner, Benham. Antonelli, Mills, Huggins, McClanen, Seltzer. Laurie, Salisbury, North, Kneeland. Third Row: Boodley, McGuire, Nutt, Woolj. Seltzer, Bensel, Mr. Scott, Campbell, Cox, Berokus, Reilzle, Phillips, Kiggins. STUDENT COUNCIL President .....Robert McClanen Secretary.......................Jack Laurie Vice-President.......Jesse Huggins Treasurer ...............David Seltzer Adviser...............Isaac A. Scott The chief aim of the Student Council is the building of school morale. They have sponsored the season tickets for athletics. They also have charge of all pep meetings. In this connection they have sponsored both song and cheer contests. After many of the home games they have demonstrated the courtesy of the true Morrisville spirit by serving the visiting team with light refreshments. The Council has a great interest in extra-curricular activities. Each year at graduation eighteen medals and a cup are given. To the boys and girls who are outstanding in their extra-curricular participation in the 8th, I Oth, and 12th grade, these medals are awarded. The cup is presented to the one member of the student body most prominent in extra-curricular activities. With the help and cooperation of the Alumni they have hung many school pictures in the halls of Morrisville High School. Other activities sponsored by this very' live group include, educational pic- tures, shown in the gym, and the noon dances which have been so much enjoyed by the student body. Bottom Row: Stradling, Worthington. Second Row: Kttpeic, W olfe, Krause. Wilmot. Mitos, Zack. Smith. Third Row: Miss Gish, Brown, Shinn, Raider. Johnson, Rottkarnp. Fourth Row: Nutt, Bailey. Marrazzo, Levondowsky, Matthews. Fifth Row: Hibbs, Collins, Krysa, Cook. GIRLS' LEADERS' CLUB President .......Dorothy Wilmot Secretary .................Charlotte Krause Vice-President ......Lillian Mitos Treasurer...................Marion Wolfe Adviser................. Dorothy Gish Girls' Leaders’ Club is open to any girl from the 10th to the 12th grade who is interested in developing qualities of leadership. The club meets once a week and each girl is instructed in at least three units of work a year. The units this year are hockey, basketball, baseball, tennis, quoits, badmin- ton, track and field events. At each meeting instruction in the sport studied is given. Each girl is required to take a written test on rules of the sport studied, and to practice refereeing in classes before she is allowed to take charge of the after-school games. So far they have successfully conducted a hockey and a basketball tour- nament. Other opportunities for developing leadership were given by social affairs such as the Acquaintance Dance for new students at the beginning of the year and occasional noon dances. They have also tried to develop a better spirit among schools and players by planning social affairs following the girls' basketball games. First Row—Left to Right: Appleton. Moore, Kraynich, Ross, Reed. Miss Kohler. Second Row: McCrane. Walters. Vaneek- hcven, Tanicello. Waite. Bleasdale, McGuire, Brelsjord. Krieling, Gentile, Smith. LIBRARY CLUB President .........Anna Kraynich Secretary...........Dorothy Moore Vice-President ......Lillian Ross Treasurer..................Betty Reed Faculty Adviser ...Miss Charlotte B. Kohler The Library Club consisted of pupils who wished to become librarians or who had special interest in books. During the club period Miss Kohler gave lectures on the different phases of a librarian’s duties. Such lectures included the study of the Dewey Decimal Classification System, use of the card catalog and steps in placing books on the shelf. After these lectures the members were given an opportunity to put their knowledge on these subjects into practice. In addition to this work, book reviews were given by the librarian or members of the club; club members changed library bulletin board and book exhibits each week; occasionally, work was put aside for recreation. Although much was accomplished during club periods the members often, voluntarily, spent time after school hours in the library. At such times they practiced their knowledge of librarianship at the desk, in shelving books, in preparing new books for the shelves, and in reference work. ’■wMhC’ First Row: Air. Hutchinson, Moon. Alger. Second Row: Kneel and, Ferry. Cox. Carter. Hibbs. Ford. Alger. Third Row: AicTamney, Heenan. Pope. Hof man. White, McClanen, Wahl, Salisbury, Jennings, Patterson, McGowan, Escher, McClanen. ORCHESTRA The orchestra has served as an entertaining feature at all of the dramatic presentations of the School during the past year. The orchestra desires to build its membership into a better balanced organization. An assembly program with- out the appearance of the orchestra would seem incomplete. The greatest achievement of the orchestra was the invitation to fourteen of its members to appear in the All-Bucks County Orchestra of seventy-five pieces in the County Music Fesitval at Doylestown and at the Southeastern Dis- trict meeting of the P.S.E.A. during Schoolmen’s Week in Philadelphia. Morrisville had one of the largest representations in the County orchestra. Our orchestra has been a real feature of our music participation program— an opportunity for our school musicians. It expects net only to continue but to grow. Left to Right: Henser, Air. Hutchinson, McGowan, Lord, McClanen, Sunderland. Lister, White, Carter, Lerondoski. Reitzle, Aiarrazzo, Pratt, Gunn. Aiassi, Wahl, Okurowski, Salisbury. Perrine, Bond. Paterson, AicClanen, Reitzle, Ford, AicCardle, Mission, Hof matt, Clemens. Sirs hi, Hibbs. Hutchinson, Cox. Querns. May, McAuley, May, Jennings, Brelsjord, McAuley, Campbell. SENIOR BAND The Senior Band is composed of 40 members and they made their first appeaarnce this year under the lights at the Downingtown football game. They were in the Armistice Day parade in Trenton and also played at the basketball games. The spring concert given this year by the band will be the fifth annual concert. They played in the Memorial Day parade also. The band has taken part in other school functions and hopes to have new uniforms soon. The band has improved very much this year. JQolye'it Bottom Row—Left to Right: Farkas. Mullen, Nolan, Allison, Second Row: Mr. Filer. Third Row: Fischer, H el Iyer, Keller, Sanford, Johnson, Bustraan, Dreishach, Chase, Stair, Wolverton. Fourth Row: War burton, Brenner, Wallis, Sullivan, Weller. Knott. Lehregen. Nolan. Keller, Davidson. Fifth Row: Ettenger. Foose, Barber. Cavanaugh. White, Leedom. G. Sanford, Hutchin- son, W'oodward. Strad'.ing, Frascella. JUNIOR BAND The Junior Band, a supply organization for the High School senior organ- ization, was organized by Mr. Harry Filer. Its purpose is to train students to play well enough to take the places of graduate band members; to create an interest in music, and to bring out some of the aesthetic qualities of students. Its slogan is A Bigger and Better Band for Morrisville High.’’ The work of the junior organization is gradually being felt. More and more students are taking a greater interest in the work the band is trying to do. Today the band includes students in grades 3 to 8. Its membership totals thirty-four. Sitting: McTamney, Kish, U’ahl, Sakaly, Foose. Standing: Koons, McClanen, Ettenger, Moffett, Heenan, Nevins, Aiello, McGowan. SENIOR PLAY The Senior Play, Seven Keys to Bald pate, thanks to a fine cast and the able direction of Miss Howard, was a huge success. The male lead was taken and ably played by James Moffett who was cast as William Magee, novelist. The feminine lead was capably handled by Shirley Heenan in the role of Mary Norton, newspaper reporter. The romance in the story was supplied by this pair. Outstanding performances were turned in by the supporting cast composed of Joseph Aiello in the part of Elijah Quimby, caretaker of Baldpate Inn; Madeleine Sakaly in the role of Mrs. Quimby, the caretaker's wife; Walter Koons as John Bland, the millionaire’s right hand man; Marie Bailey as Mrs. Rhodes, the charming widow; Richard Wahl as Peters, the hermit of Baldpate; Mary McTamney as Myra Thornhill, the blackmailer; John Foose as Tom Max, the Major's Man Friday”; Frederick McGowan as Jim Cargan, the crooked mayor of Reuton; Michael Kish as Thomas Hayden, presi- dent of the R. and E. Suburban R. R.; William Ettenger as Jiggs Kennedy, Chief of Police of Asquawan Falls; Robert McClanen as the owner of Baldpate. Orchestra—Kneeland, Alger, Moon. Alger, Cox, Hibbs, Patter- son, Wahl, Salisbury. Cast and Chorus—Sealed: Fenton, Beres, Kane, Shinn, Mar- gerum, Cart, Brelsford, Walters, McGuire, Gentry, Jennings, Weller, Ford, White, McGowan, Keys, Wilcox, Lawson, Fenton. Second Row Seated: Mclamney, Moffett, Cox, Dufford, White, Pope. Standing: Reiter, hiyere, Leash, Bale, Kelts, Starkey, Mat- yis, Busby, Markley, Cochran, Twining, Clemens, Heenan, Riley, Mills, Campbell. Ross, Raider, Wood, McAuley, Eltenger, White, Zack, Cash, Campbell, Krey: Last Row; Conklin, Lovett, Franke, Bailey, Ashton, Conover. OPERETTA On the evening of April 20th and 21st the music department presented to the public its annual operetta, Hollywood Extra. The operetta was quite modern and the cast did a commendable piece of work. Principle parts were taken by Shirley Heenan, Alan White, Joyce Pope, Robert Jennings, Doris Cochran, Gordon Cox, Mary McTamney, James Moffett, Bill Gentry, and Bill Dufford. There were choruses of friends, extras, soldiers, and Algerians. There was also a special dancing chorus. The story of the operetta deals with the winning of a part in a Hollywood production by Irene Maynard of Hopetown, Maine. Irene goes to Hollywood, and after much trouble finally becomes a star in a picture, the cast of which includes all of the folks of Hopetown—Uncle Abner, Debby, Bob Wilcox (who wrote the theme song for Irene), and even Hannah Hilltop. All ended happily. The operetta was under the direction of Mr. Hutchinson, assisted by Miss Bickel, Miss Watkins, Mr. Sauder, Mr. Kerr, and Miss Howard. Mottb Bottom Row: Krause, Wilmot, Bailey, Mr. Erwin, Schultz, Sakaiy, Mrs. Cox, McTamney, Annechini. Second Row: Moon, Nutt, Kraynich. Margerum, Cart, Gorham, Grunert, Lawson, Unger, Ferry, Seltzer. Third Row: Slater. Miller, Ettenger, Palmer, Nevins, Moffett, Ettenger, Wahl, Safir, Foose. FOCUS STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........................................................... Madeleine Sakaly Associate Editors .............................................. Dorothy Ferry, Nan Lawson News Editors. Waiter Safir, Alice Zahorik. Tony Gentile, Robert Slater, Stacy Moon Boys' Sports Editors ............................................John Foose, Harry Miller Girls' Sports Editor .........................................................Betty Margerum Alumni Editor ................................................................Violet Lamont Exchange Editor ..............................................................Shirley Unger Literary Editors ..........................................Gwen Gorham, Marietta Grunert Special Feature Editors .........................................Dick Wahl, Russell Palmer Humor Editor .................................................................Bill Ettenger Interview Editor .............................................................Boyd Ettenger Keyhole Snoopers ..............................................Connie Cart, James Moffett Art Editors .................................Jack Seltzer, Frank Nevins, Bill Annechini Business Manager ........................................................................Connie Shultz Advertising Manager ................................................................Mary Nutt Assistant .............................................................................Anna Kraynich Circulation Manager ......................................................Mary McTamney Assistant ............................................................Dorothy Wilmot Subscription Manager .................................................................Charlotte Krause Assistant ..................................................................Marie Bailey Typing and Mimeographing by the following assistants: Dorothy Wilmot. Charlotte Krause, Geraldine Clemens, Doris Cochran, Dorothy Dreisbach. Edna Eifert. Gwen Gorham, Betty Hartman, Clara Lovett. Rose Marrazzo. Marie Stradling, Marion Taylor. Marion Wolfe, Bertha Zalutik Faculty Advisers ..................................................Mrs. Cox, Mr. Ervin First Row: Patrolmen Leon Nowalinski, John McCardle. Robert Chase; Committeemen Walter Phillips, Martin Phillips; Officer Richard L. Allen, Martin Bond, Virginius Urmstron; Patrolmen James Larmier, W illiam Glenn; Lieut. Charles Bond. Back Row: Patrolmen Joseph Cavanaugh. Robert Sewell. Walter Fredericks, James Swope, Walter Appleton; Captain Francis Solan; Lieut. William Solan; Frederick Krantz, Oscar Fenimore, John Mislan. SAFETY PATROL The Morrisville Public School Safety Patrol Boys’ organization has for a number of years been functioning as a unit in Morrisville. The contribution of this organization has been enormous. The Patrol Boy unit was organized by Officer Richard L. Allen and has been under his guidance since the time of its inception. The fundamental pur- pose of Patrol Boys is to watch and direct children crossing the streets going to and from our schools. However, this is net the only function of the group, as they have been working as a safety unit in our school life, patrolling the halls, athletic fields, and parking areas. Much credit for this fine organization must go to Officer Allen, the leading spirit. He has been an indefatigable worker. Every year he sees that all the boys are taken on several pleasure trips to Asbury Park or a big league baseball game. He also has organized a basketball team. Officer Allen has served as safety director of the Morrisville Schools for the past seven years, conducting illustrated lectures on safety at various times during the year. He is a member of the Pennsylvania-New Jersey Police. First Row—Left to Right: Mr. Hutchinson, McTamney, McClanen, Dujjord, Wood, Mills, Gentry, Heenan, Pope, Taylor. Second Row: Burgess, Lumsden, Margerum, Ford, Weller, Jennings, Holloway. Hartman, Simmons, Mayer, Antonelli, Clemens, Schultz. 7'hird Row: Markley, Lovett, Drieshach, Anderson, Sipler, Fenton, Conklin, McAuley, White, Stawski, Ashton, Twinning. Buzbee, Raider. Fourth Row: Burgner, Schultz, Green, Sherrard, Kelts, Riley, Campbell. Clemens, Wilcox, Keys, Shinn, Wilcox, Cart, Green, Frisk. Summers. Fifth Row: White, Mattis, Starkey, Koons, Sines, Cox, Paterson. HIGH SCHOOL MIXED CHORUS The chorus is composed of seventy members from the Senior High School and meets regularly once a week. Some of the best music literature has been studied by the chorus and prepared for concert. The chorus also sponsored several noon dances. The first appearance of the chorus was at the annual Christmas Carol Sing. They sang several appropriate selections, ending with the traditional Hallelujah Chorus by Handel. The cast of Hollywood Extra was greatly assisted by the members of the chorus. The interest of the chorus helped considerably in the presentation of the operetta. In May the mixed chorus, in conjunction with the Little Theatre, presented a program of very interesting song literature including selections by DeLasso, Luvaas, Cadman, and Berlin. Music was also presented at P.T.A. programs, Baccalaureate and Commence- ment programs. It is the aim of the club to enjoy the study and presentation of good music to the public. -Wfeir- SENIOR STATISTICS 1. Best Athlete James Yeager Lillian Mitos 2. Best Looking W. Wilson Shirley Hef.nan 3. Best Dancer Shirley Hf.enan 4. Most Studious James Moffett Betty Reed 5. Best Singer Frf.d McGowan Shirley Heenan 6. Best Physique W. Wilson Lillian Mitos 7. Best Dresser W. Wilson Marian Tayi.or 8. Most Jolly Frank Mattis Marie Bailey 9. Most Serious Arthur Baf.hr Doris Rottkamp 10. Best Personality Robert McClanen Dorothy Wilmot 11. Most Likely to Succeed . . . Robert McClanen Madeline Sakaly 12. Class Cut-up Frank Nevins Betty Hartman 13. Most Talkative Marie Bailey 14. Most Bashful Theodore Stawsky Jane Bleasdale 15. Youngest Rose Marazzo 16. Oldest A. Waite T. Stawsky 17. Shortest M. Sakaly D. Wahl 18. Tallest D. Moorf. J. Huggins Athletics VARSITY FOOTBALL In spite of the loss of five varsity men of last year the 1938 Football Team emerged from its gridiron battles with a record equal to that of the previous year. Under the tutelage of Coach Hoffman, thirty boys were taken to football camp two weeks before school officially opened to begin practice for the coming football season. The team did net lack in weight or experience, and with seven lettermen back, Coach Hoffman began to fill the vacancies left by those who had graduated. The opening game was played away from home against a strong Down- ingtown High eleven, who had defeated the Bulldogs the previous year. Eager for a victory, the Bulldogs” won after a hard-fought game, the final score being 13-6. This game was played under arc lights, the first night game for M.H.S. The following week the Bulldogs” again came through with flying colors, defeating a big Burlington High team by the score of 12-0. The first taste of defeat came to the Bulldogs” in the next game. At the hands of a strong Princeton High School eleven, Morrisville High School was defeated 14-6. On October 15, the Bulldogs” ran rough-shod over a weak New Jersey School for Deaf by the score of 38-6. The following Saturday the Bulldogs” won their first league game by defeating a scrappy Fallsington High team 20-0. On October 29, the Bulldogs” crossed the river to play a strong Trenton High eleven. After a hard-fought game Morrisville High School was on the short end of a 13-0 score. This was the second and last defeat of the year. The next game was played against a weak Bensalem High team. Morrisville High School won by the score of 22-7. Looking for a tough game the following week with Trenton Catholic, the Bulldogs trained hard. Playing their best game of the year, Morrisville High School came through with a well-earned victory, the final score reading 34-0. With only two league games remaining, Morrisville High School defeated Langhorne High 26-0 the following week. The last and most important game of the season came on Thanksgiving Day against Bristol High. This game meant not only a victory but also the Lower Bucks County Championship, for the teams were tied for first place. Morrisville High School came off the field with a one-point victory, the score 8-7. Manager Harry Miller, and his assistants, Charles Gorman and George Hoffman, did yeoman work in their duties as managers. First Row: Olsen, Holman, Widman. Second Row: White, Wilcox, Hutchinson, Mitchel, LaRue, Bet tie, Kucekovch. May, Wallace, Moon, DaBronze, McAllister, Slater, Perrine. Third Row: Mattis, Yeager, Johnson. Baehr, Wilson, Gatin. Haley, McGowan, Harrison, McClune, Baudoux, Wood. Provost, Talone. Fourth Row: Air. Hoffman, Net ins, Phillips, Gandleman, Gen- try, Thorn, Kane, G or ski, Du fjord, Keys, McClanen, Air. Kerr. 1939 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 30 Downingtown Away Oct. 7 Trenton Away Oct. 14 Burlington Away Oct. 21 Deaf School Home Oct. 28 Conshohocken Away Nov. 4 Ben salem Home Nov. 11 Trenton Catholic Away Nov. 17 Princeton Home Nov. 24 Langhorne Home Nov. 30 Bristol Home 1938 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 23 Downingtown 13-6 Oct. 1 Burlington 12-0 Oct. 7 Princeton 6-14 Oct. 15 Deaf School 38-6 Oct. 22 Fallsington 20-0 Oct. 29 Trenton 0-13 Nov. 5 Bensalem 22-7 Nov. 12 Trenton Catholic 34-0 Nov. 18 Langhorne 26-0 Nov. 24 Bristol 8-7 Air. Hoffman, Huggins. Fisher, Gatin, Talone, Yeager, Wilmot, Provost, Wilson, Johnson, Aiello. BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM Winning ten out of twenty games, this year’s edition of Coach John Hoffman's quintet met some of the outstanding high school teams in this area. The Bulldogs” finished second in the Lower Bucks County League with eight wins out of ten starts. Senior members of the team were J. Yeager, A. Gavin, W. Wilson, A. Johnson, J. Huggins, W. Wilmot, A. Baehr, and G. Fischer. 1939 SCHEDULE M.H.S. OPP. M.H.S. OPP. Alumni 17 25 George School 39 27 Trenton 12 26 Bensalem 41 19 ♦Southampton 34 18 ♦Southampton 31 20 Deaf School 23 25 Doylestown 23 25 ♦Buckingham 32 11 Deaf School 23 24 Trenton Catholic 15 30 ♦Buckingham 32 16 Hamilton 18 23 ♦Bristol 16 17 ♦Fallsington 48 27 Trenton Catholic 14 35 ♦Bristol 16 19 Hamilton 19 14 ♦Bensalem 37 11 ♦Fallsington 28 17 539 408 League games First Row: Pope, Heenan, Hartman, Holloway, Milos, Wilmot, Stradling, Levendosky, Miss Gish. Second Row: Chapman, Cochran, Farias, Worthington, Cook, Schultz, Markley. Marrazzo. GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM This year, out of twelve games played, the team won seven. The hardest games were played with the Bristol girls who were a little too strong for the Morrisville sextet. Sue Holloway was the high scorer for the season with a total of 75 points. The Senior girls who leave the squad this year are: forwards, B. Hartman, S. Heenan, D. Wilmot, and guards, L. Mitos, J. Pope, Rose Marrazzo. 1939 SCHEDULE OPP. M.H.S. OPP. M.H.S. Alumni 32 14 Bensalem 13 12 Southampton 8 27 Bensalem 11 17 Deaf School 2 38 Southampton 16 14 Buckingham 13 24 Buckingham 8 14 Hamilton High 16 44 Buckingham 8 17 Bristol 21 12 Bristol 22 16 Robert First Row: Manager olfe; Players—Bresley, Wilcox, Huggins. Purcell, Kucekorish, G or ski. Manager Nevins. Second Row: Wilmot, Provost, Yeager, Neuman, Mr. Hoffman, Okurowski, Pieleck, Wilson, Bernstein. Back Row: Olsen, Fischer, Phillips, Seltzer, Da Bronze, Wallace. BASEBALL TEAM Coach John Hoffman’s call for baseball was answered by thirty-six boys who wanted to be out on the diamond. Although baseball is our oldest sport in the School, lack of interest has caused a downfall in previous years. Lettermen back from last year are Yeager, Wilmot, Wilson, Huggins, Neuman, Thorne, Talone, and Seltzer. 1939 BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 18 Bristol Home May 9 Newtown Home April 21 Newtown Away May 12 Langhorne Away April 25 Immaculate Home May 15 Immaculate Away April 27 Bensalem Home May 19 Trenton Home May 1 Langhome Home May 23 Bensalem Away May 3 Bristol Away Cottii Left to Right: Hutchinson, Alger, S taw sky, McClanen, May, Peterman, Beadle. White. Perrine, Lord. Ginden, Moffett, Kish, Runyon, A. Johnson. Baehr, Dufford. Escher, Mr. Kerr, Mitchell, Gorski, Krier, Gandelman, Yakimczyk, LaRue, Gorman, Wilcox, iMcAllister, Slover, Keys, Widmann, R. Johnson, Krause, Koua- linski, Rose. TRACK TEAM The 1939 track schedule proved a heavy one with several big meets. The success of track at M. H. S. has grown steadily as evidenced by the records of previous years. Much interest has been shown in track this year because of the new athletic field. This year the track team was again coached by Mr. Kerr. 1939 TRACK SCHEDULE April 19 . Langhorne April 17-24 . Intramural Meet April 27 . Lower Merion J. H. S. Meet April 28-29 . Penn Relays May 2 . Bristol, Burlington May 6 . Ursinus May 10 . Venzke Relay Carnival May 11 . Deaf School May 20 . District I . at Franklin Field May 24 . Open June 4 .Norristown Interscholastics Left to Right: Lumsden, Clemens, Milos, Hartman, Driesbach, Rottkamp, Margerum, Kraynich, Cochran, Heenan, Sakaly. Mis t Gish. SENIOR HOCKEY A newcomer to our school this year, Doris Rottkamp, was elected captain of the team. Doris led her team to victory from the center position on the forward line. Out of five games played, this 12th grade team, Team II, won four and tied one. The tie game was played with the other 12th grade team, Team I. The champions here met their greatest competition. Another team, 11th grade, was very strong and put up a stiff battle. The ether teams were good and did not give up easily, but the champions were better and earned their title. During the season a team composed of players from both 12th grade teams went over to Deaf School and played that New Jersey team. Our girls returned home victorious. There were fifty-eight Senior High School girls participating in Intramural Hockey this year. This large number showed that interest in school activities among the girls is strong. JUNIOR HOCKEY This Ninth Grade team played five games during the season and won all of them. Lucille Reiter and Doris Ettenger were elected to act as co-captains. An Eighth Grade team gave the girls the strongest competition they received in the Junior Tournament. There were sixty-seven Junior High girls participating in Intramural Hockey this year. The participants in Junior and Senior High together reached a number which was almost half of the girls enrolled in the School. First Row—Left to Right: Miss Gish, Manager Elsie Chapman. D. Ettenger. Second Row: . Reitzle, D. Lumsden, C. Heenan. Third Row: L. Reiter, J. White, B. Lawson, S. Rusecky. GIRLS' AND BOYS' J. V. BASKETBALL Front Row: Managers ]are m bach, Ann echini, Perrine. Back Row: Left to Right—Seltzer, Keys, Wilcox, Da Bronze, Gorski. Mr. Scott. Bernstein, Contruso, Gandelman, McAuley. NEW ATHLETIC FIELD For many years Morrisville High School has wished and hoped that some day they would have an athletic field of their own instead of having to use the Island Park for their athletic contests. After much hard work and planning by Mr. Reiter and the School Board, the proposal was made that a new athletic field be built at Capitol View School. The Morrisville Schools owned about five acres of land at Capitol View, but much more was needed to take care of the field. This was bought from Mr. Stockham at a very low price. The new athletic field was layed out and the plans were drawn by Mr. Gontar. Work was started in March, 1937 by W.P.A. The field was to have a quarter-mile track, a football field, baseball field, hockey field, and tennis courts. When completed, the new athletic field will cover about eight acres. Various companies contributed materials needed in the construction of this field. Later the question of enclosing the field with a fence was brought up. Headed by Mr. Alvin Pratt and Mr. William Howell, a Fence Fund Committee was appointed to raise enough money to purchase a seven-foot cyclone fence to enclose the field and also a fence to enclose the track and playing field. Contri- butions from different organizations, businesses, and citizens of Morrisville paid for the fence. It is also proposed that a steel grandstand, seating one thousand, be erected on one side of the field; also a new school at Capitol View, the basement of which will contain showers and lockers for the use of the different athletic teams. The new athletic field is expected to be completed by October of this year. Much interest in the new athletic field has been shown by both students and town folks of Morrisville. When completed, it is expected to be one of the finest High School athletic fields in the country. HUMOR First Senior: My grocer must he rich.” Second Senior: Why?” First Senior: Well, 1 saw him cleaning the windows of his store with gold dust in the water. Beggar: ”1 haven't tasted food for a month. Joe: You ain't missed much—it's the same old taste. Mr. Gontar: Has anyone in the room just dropped a roll of bills with a rubber band around them? (12-G boys all shout at once) I have, Mr. Gontar, I have just found the rubber band. History of a magazine story: July 27, 1914—Author finishes it. August 3, 1914—Rewrites: giving inciden- tal rear slant. May 9, 1915—Rewrites: hero rescues her- oine from torpedoed liner. April 7, 1917—Rewrites: hero enlists; vil- lain is German spy. November 1, 1918—Rewrites: denoument, Allied entrance into Berlin; heroine Red Cross nurse. November 13, 1918—Rewrites: climax is homecoming from overseas. August 15, 1919—War fiction going stale; goes back to original story, retaining only German villain. January 1, 1923—Rewrites: takes out Ger- man villain. April 1, 1934—Author, in old peoples' home, sells original. Joe Szentes (at R.R. station in Philadelphia): Where does this train go? Brakeman: This train goes to New York in ten minutes. Joe Szentes: Goodness, that's going some! Parent: Tommy, who is the laziest in your room ?” Tommy: I don't know. Pop. Parent: I mean the one who just sits around and watches the rest of the class work. Tommy: Oh, I know—the teacher.” Mr. Hutchinson: There's nothing like cheer- fulness. I admire anyone who sings at their work. Nevin: How you must love mosquitoes. Mr. Scott (who is visiting as a guest): Well, Sonny, what is it that amuses you?” Young Scamp: Oh, nothing—only your room is equipped with a comb and a brush. Coach: Did you take a shower? Pupil: No—why, is one missing? Customer: I want to buy a chicken. Farmer: Do you want a pullet? Customer: No, thanks—I'll carry it. CLASS WILL YV7E, the Class of 1939, leave to the Class of 1940 our shoes to be as nobly ” filled. To the teachers peace and quietness. Joseph Aiello leaves his acting ability to Bill Provost. Arthur Baehr leaves his track ability to any member of the team of 1940 who can equal it. Marie Bailey leaves her figure to Lucy Summers. Jack Baudoux leaves his football prowess to Walter Safir. Jane Bieasdale leaves her Mae West tactics to Sue Holloway. Jerry Clemens leaves her dancing ability to Winnie Benham. John Foose leaves his ability to play Romeo to Bill Sunderland. Andy Gavin leaves Sue Holloway to any likely prospect. Gwen Gorham leaves her grass skirt to any other Hula girl. Jesse Huggins leaves his height to Art Cart. Albert Johnson leaves his half-mile supremacy to Bob Keys. Mike Kish leaves his bridal costume to Bill Talone. Walter Koons leaves Dorothy Wilcox to be watched by her brother. Betty Margerum leaves Alan White alone. Frank Mattis leaves Katherine Farkas depressed. Gloria Massi leaves Red Thorne with hopes that he will be true. Bob McClanen leaves his presidency to Charlie Perrine. Fred McGowan leaves his hand shaking qualities to anyone with a hearty hand. Harry Miller leaves his jokes to Mr. Caum. James Moffett leaves his chemistry book to Bill Dufford. Lillian Mitos leaves her basketball ability to Edna Hibbs. Marion Taylor leaves her size to Eleanor Burgner. Leroy Neff leaves his driver's license to anybody crazy enough to take it. The Girls' Trio leaves their voices to Nancy Conover. Frank Nevin leaves his clowning to Jack Seltzer. Leon Okurowski leaves his pitching arm to Albert Bernstein. Russell Palmer leaves his curley hair to anybody with money enough for a per- manent wave. Theodore Stawsky leaves his girl friends to be divided among the boys of the Junior Class. Joe Szentes leaves the candy box to any Junior. Jim Yeager leaves his athletic ability to the whole school. Our class advisers are left to any class that may want them. SENIOR FAVORITES NAME ORCHESTRA LEADER MOVIE Male STAR Female SPORT AIKUvO. JOSKPH Sammy Kuvo Errol Flvnn Deanna Durbin Baseball ANTONELLI. ELIZABETH Benny Goodman Nelson Eddv Jeanette McDonald Basel w II APPLETON.BETTY Artie Shaw Richard Greene Luetta Young Swimming ASHTON. DOROTHY Artie Shaw Richard Greene Alice Fave Swimming ARTUI R. BAEHR Kav Kavser Errol Flvnn Alice Favo Football BAILEY. MARIE Sammy Have Tyrone Power Loretta Young Football BAl'DOl X. JOHN Artie Shaw Nelson Eddy Jeanette McDonald Football BERKS. STEVEN Artie Shaw Wallace B« ory llerv LaMarr Baseball BLEASDALE. JANE Walter Bloffis Bing Croshv Liretta Young Hiking CASH. HARR! Ben Bernie v ic tor McLagan Maleleine Carroll Football CLEMENS. JERRY Artie Shaw Warren Hall L retta Young Swimming COCHRAN. DORIS Artie Shaw Robert Tavlor Deanna Durbin Baseball DREISBACIL DOROTHY Horace Heldt Tyrone Power Alice Kave Tennis LIKERT. EDNA Kay Kavser Richard Greene Wendv Barrie Hockev ETTENOER. BOYD Artie Shaw Clark Gable Carol Lombard Baseba 11 ETTENGER. BILL Artie Shaw spencer Tracv Deanna Durbin Football FISCHER. GEO ROE Sammv Kav Wallace Beerv Cecdlia Parker Football FRANKE. Ill RTIIA Blue Barron Nelson Eddy Jeanette McDonald Baseball FOOSE. JOHN Ted I wis James Caunev Olivia i fellavi land Football GAVIN. ANDY Jan Sahhitt xYullace Beerv Cecilia Parker Football GORHAM. GWEN Artie Shaw James Stewart Alice Fave Swimming HALEY. JOE Sammv Kaye Clark Gable Madeleine Carroll Football HARRISON. EDWARD Wavne King Mickev Roonev Jane Withers Boxing HARTMAN. BETTY Kav Kuvs«t John Howard Norma Shearer Horseback Riding HKKNAN. SHIRLEY Kav Kavser Tvrone Power Nancv Kellv Football HOEHNE. RICHARD Artie : haw T.XTone Power Nancv Kellv Football HI GGINS, JESSE Artie Shaw Ballace Beerv Joan Crawford Basketball JOHNSON. ALBERT Artie Shaw TxTone Power Priscilla Lane Football KEYS. ELAINE Artie Shaw Tyrone Power Priscilla Lane Basketball KISH. MICHAEL Kav Kavser Mickev Rooney Judv Garland Track KOONS. WALTER Glenn Miller Wallace Beerv Hedy Lamarr Baseball KRAYNICH. ANNA Glenn Miller Wallace Beery lledv Lamarr Football KRAl'SE. CHARLOTTE Artie Shaw Tvrone Power Hedy Lamarr Football LAI'RIE. JACK Artie Mia v Tvrone Power H«slv Limarr Football LOVETT. (LARA Sammv Kave Frederick March Priscilla Lane Football LI MSDEN. MARGERY Artie Shaw Henry Fonda Nancv Kellv Football MARGERI M. BETTY Artie Shaw Garv Cooper Nancv Kellv Football MARRAZZO. ROSE Larrv Clinton Richard Greene Priscilla Lane Football MASSI. GLORIA Tommv Dorsey Spencer Tracy Barbara Stanwyck Basketball MAY. FRANK Glen Grav Carv Grant Nancv Kellv Sailing MATTIS, FRANK Tommv Dorsey Ruth Hauessv Victor McGlageti Football MeCLANKX. BOB Sammv Kave Fred MaoMurray Carol Jiombard Basketball McC’Ll'NE. ELMER Glen Miller Mickey Rooney J’riscilla Lane Tennis McGOWAN. FRED Kav Kavser Spencer Tracy Muureen O’Sullivan Football McTAMNEY. MARY Kav Kavser Robert Tavlor Madeleine Carroll Baseball MILLER. HARRY Kav Kavser Sjienoer Tracy Bet tv Grable Swimming MILLS. ERMA Sammv Kave Roltert Tavlor Irene Dunne Football MITOS. LILLIAN Sammv Kave Clark Gable Mvrna lx y Basketball MOFFETT. JAMES Horace Heidt Frederick March Irene Dunn Football MOORE. DOROTHY Kav Kavser Tvrone Power IxnTctta Young Basketball NEFF. LEROY Kav Kavser Errol Flvnn Nancv Kellv Swimming NKI MAN. THOMAS Kav Kavser Errol Flvnn Nancv Kellv Baseball NKVIN. FRANK Sammv Kave Mickev Mouse Minnie Mouse Football NI TT. MARY Russ Morgan Claudette Colbert Garv Cooper Baseball OKI ROWSKI, LEON Kav Kavser Tyrone Power Dorothy Limour Baseball PALMER. RI SSELL Kav Kavser L« slie Howard Ixirctta Young Football POPE. JOYCE Artie Shaw Robert Tavlor Nancv Kelly Tennis REED. BETTY Kav Kavser Tvrone Power Loretta Young Tennis ROTTKAMP. DORIS Kav Kavser Tyrone Power Irene Dunne Hockev SALISBI RY. DONALD Count Basie Ritz Brothers Mvrna L� v Football SAKALY. MADELINE Artie Shaw Errol Flvnn lledv Lamarr Tennis SCHCLTZ. CONNIE Wavne Kintr Bing Crosbv Norma Shearer Swimming STRADLING. MARIE Guv Lomliardo Tyrone Power Priscilla Line Swimming STAWSKY, TEDDY Larrv Clinton Paul Muni Madeleine Carroll Baseball SZENTES. JOSEPH Count Basie Clark Gable Mvrna Lov Baseball TAYLOR. MARIAN Count Basie Clark Gable Mvrtu Lov Football VANEEKHOVEN. DORIS Sammv Kave Richard Greene Lirctta Young Swimming WAHL. 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Phone 3-1042 III Hourly Service from Trenton to Philadelphia THE DREIER COMPANY, Inc. 1-3-5 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, N. J. Fare one way, 60 cents Fare round trip, $1.00 Through the years . . . you’ll find this a good name to remember for quality Laundry and Dry Cleaning. (fegLAKELYll LAUNDRY CO. Compliments of KING SUPPLY COMPANY Morrisville, Pa. Est. 1890 'phone Trenton 2-7123 TATTERSALL'S CHARLES H. HELLER Building Materials All Lines of Insurance Coal—Oil Burners—Fuel Oil Insulation Stockham Building 2nd Floor Phone 8-201 Morrisville, Pa. Morrisville, Pa. Norton, Farr Cummings Engravers - Printers - Stationers 123 East Hanover Street Trenton, N. J. Personal Correspondence Paper Wedding Invitations and Announcements Reception. Debutante and Tea Invitations Visiting Cards, Programs and Resolutions Distinctive Gifts, Pramed Mottoes and Scenes Fountain Pens, Desk Sets, Leather Wallets Compliments A. W. 6c W. M. WATSON CO. Architects’, Engineers’ and Artists’ Supplies Service With A Smile” Compliments D. W. BLUE PRINT CO. °f Phone 4118 11 Perry St., Trenton, N. J. Bernie's Confectionery Jos. D'Annunzio Ernest F. Weiss Haircut 25c Shavf. 15c No Change in Prices JOE'S BARBER SHOP Four Barbers — No Waiting Prompt Service 37 E. BRIDGE ST. (corner of Washington) I HONK STEYKNSOX «182 VESTAL CHEMICAL LABORATORIES GENERAL OFFICES ANI) PLANT 45) 3 MANCHESTER AVENUE ST. LOUIS, U.S.A. WILLIAM L. SCHNEIDER District Manager For a Treat Stop and Eat at the MORRISVILLE DINER E. Bridge Street Morrisville, Pa. R. Staudt, Prop. 2045 N. Broad St. Philadelphia. Pa. The NEWELL PRINTER Commercial and Society Printing 452 Hillside Ave. Morrisville, Pa. FORD V-8 — DELUXE FORD V-8 MERCURY 8 LINCOLN ZEPHYR V-12 LINCOLN V-12 MANDEVILLE MOTOR CO. 153 Brunswick Ave.—Phone 6181 Calhoun W. Hanover Sts.—Phone 4671 Trfnton, N. J. TRENTON - MORRISVILLE - YARDLEY RICHMOND BUS LINES Philadelphia and Riverview Aves. Morrisville, Pa. Phone 2-7565 See ns for our low prices on charter trips Phone 2-7725 J. ALLEN HOOPER Complete Funeral $150.00 Private Ambulance Service Sand and Gravel Service Station Phone Morrisville 2-7806 GREENLEE SON Trucking—All Kinds of Dump Work Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, Pa. Phone 6864 HERMAN SPIEGEL Quality Furniture 33-41 Market Street Trenton, N. J. The friendly place to shop BEATRICE SHOPPE 222 Washington Street Morrisville, Pa. COATS, LINGERIE, HANDBAGS, DRESSES HATS, HANDKERCHIEFS To Unemployed Young People . . So man’s opportunities are urea ter than his preparation. If you are qualified for business employment — if you possess specialized, practical training — then you can confidently look for a position. — especially if you have the assistance of our Employment Department. Write, phone or call for free literature listing courses, time required and reasonable cost. Heimbach Business School 10 N. Stockton Street Phone 5424 Trenton, N. J. ALVIN J. LEWIS HAULING 67 N. PENNA. AVE. TEL. 2-7716 MORRISVILLE, PA. You will find here a complete line of wearing apparel for men and boys Prices to fit the purse—Apparel to fit the person BEN'S MEN'S SHOP Shoe repairing while you wait or leave them Quality and Workmanship always our motto 2 W. Bridge (on the corner) Morrisvill-e, Pa. OAKLANDS FARM DAIRY Sullivan Way TRENTON Guernsey Dairy Products Phone 2-3724 roofing, siding, insulation, masonry, carpentry, painting, paperhanging, PLUMBING. HEATING. OIL BURNERS Easy Terms—No Down Payment DE GRAAF ROOFING ENGINEERING CO. INC. Home Modernizers 228 S. CLINTON AYE. .815 CLYMER AVE. TRENTON. N. J. MORRISVILLE. PA. TEL. 8-2520 TEL. 2-7781 All Work Guaranteed A Satisfied Customer in Your Neighborhood Free Estimates Furnished “Drink More Milk” The Robert Morris primed by The COOK PRINTERS Yardley, Pennsylvania Publication Specialists Complete Layout and Printing Service Sanit Beauty Salon Specializing in Compliments of PERMANENT WAVES 27 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Wm.G.Howell Son Co. Morrisville, Pa. ICE CREAM Safe, Efficient and Helpful Banking Facilities THE MORRISVILLE BANK Morrisville, Pa. PATRONS THE MORRISVILLE WOMAN’S Vernon Seltzer Mrs. Evelyn Watson CLUB The object of The Morrisville Woman’s Club A Friend is to develop the Civic, Edu- Theodore Campbell Thaddeus B. Fowler cational and Social Interests of its members and to pro- mote the Progress and Work William J. McMinn of the Pennsylvania Federa- tion of Women’s Clubs. IVINS TAYLOR Raymond S. Taylor, Prop. Funeral Directors and Embalrners 823 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Morrisville, Pa. Phone 2-7287 ■