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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1943 volume:

i; . � ; ' •. .• iJ •v, V “T •. % r? Published by THE CLASS OF 1943 MORRISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Morrisville, Pennsylvania MORRIS FOREWORD In this year of international upheaval, the Yearbook Staff of 1943 expresses the hope that you will particularly treasure this publication. We are using our book to write a letter to the men in the armed services about our school year. Our purpose in publishing this little volume is not only to offer something which you will use in looking back over your schoolhood days, but to enable us to participate cooperatively in an enterprise which we hope will better prepare us to work together in establishing a democratic world for all people. DEDICATION We, the Class of 1943, dedicate this book to the men in the armed services. Few of us realize, or appre- ciate, the great tasks which they are daily performing in our behalf. It is a great pleasure, therefore, to offer this humble expression of our grati- tude for their efforts. Page Five SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Joseph A. Heenan Mr. Leonard F. Ferry Mr. Walter R. Taylor Mr. William O’Neill Mr. Paul J. Taylor Mr. David Lukens Mr. Alvin R. Pratt Mr. Benjamin Bell, Jr. . President Vice-President . Secretary T reasurer These men do much to contribute to public service and the well- being of the community. Many school enterprises have been made suc- cessful through their efforts. We, the class of ’43, express to them our sincere thanks. Page Six ADMINISTRATION Personal contact and associations with these men have meant much to those who have attended M.H.S. We pay tribute to Mr. Reiter, Mr. Caum, and Mr. Schwinger, who are constantly laboring to guide us in hopes that we may be better fitted for life. MR. REITER Superintendent of Schools MR. CAUM Principal MR. SCHWINGER Assistant Principal Page Seven Left to right. Top row: M. Bickcl, E. Bond, M. Bouboulis, E. L. Caum. Second row: Mrs. J. Charles, J. Doheny, G. Dougherty, L. Furman. Third row: D. Gish, J. Gontar, J. Hoffman, W. Kalcncki. FACULTY M. Martha Bickel Ella S. Bond ........................ Melvin N. Bouboulis E. L. Caum .............................. Mrs. Josephine A. Charles James P. Doheny Grace M. Dougherty Lurene C. Furman ........................ Dorothy A. Gish John Gontar ............................. John W. Hoffman Physical Wanda L. Kalcncki ....................... .................................... English ..................... Typing and Shorthand Commercial .................................. Principal .................................. Librarian Guidance and Physical Education Mathematics and Social Studies ......................... French and Science Physical Education .................................... Science Education, Mathematics and Industrial Arts Social Studies Page Eight Dr. James Klenk ........................................................ School Doctor S. Esther Maddux .......................................................... Mathematics Cherry Magncr English and Latin Adelaide M. Mason Home Economics Ruth Moser Social Studies and Spanish Rita M. Reich Civics and English M. R. Reiter Superintendent of Sdxsols J. Wilber Sauder ...................................................... Industrial Arts E. Raymond Schwinger Social Studies Mrs. Eunice Stark ............................................................... Music Margaret C. Strauss I a in, English and Spanish Margaret A. Watkins ........................................................... English Charlotte Weaver Art Left to right, Top row: Dr. J. Klenk, S. Maddux, A. Mason, R. Moser. Second row: R. Reich, M. Reiter, J. Sauder, R. Schwinger. Third row: Mrs. E. Stark, M. Strauss, M. Watkins, C. Weaver. Page Nine OUR ADVISER To Mr. Wood, who is now serving his country just as faithfully as he has served Morrisville High School and whose enthusiasm and versatility have been an inspiration to all who knew him, we offer this page. M.H.S. and the world need more men like him. ★ ★★★★★★★★★ Page Ten Morrisville High School Morrisville. Pennsylvania June 1943 OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL Senior Claes Morrisville High School Morrisville, Pennsylvania We, tne Officers of the Senior Class of 1943, express our sincere appreciation for the assistance given to us by the Senior Class Also we want to thank thoso teachers who helped make our events successful Due to the war, we Seniors missed the Washington trip which has been enjoyed during previous years. This did not darken our spirit. k‘e had four Juke Box dances. The fellows and girls enjoyed getting hep at these affairs and nobody seemed to mind the recording machine breaking down occasionally. At the Senior Ball, we ran between the rain drops to dance to the strains of the orchestras of Hiller and Dorsey. The Senior Play was entitled George and Margaret. At play rehersals, after three weeks of practice, the cast all liad to be treated for shock when every member finally showed up. The play was a big success Toward the end of the year, there were many vacant seats in our classes. Some were serving Uncle Sam , others were giving their time to industry, “e are very proud of them out their absence is felt by all of us. Many tears will be shed at graduation. Our Alma Mater has come to mean a great deal to all of us tlirough- out our school days here. V e hate to leave our school, our teachers, but most of all Our Classmates ! Cordially CATHERINE ELIZABETH ALTSEIMER K” 77 Central Avenue Commercial Focus 2. . . . collects snapshots—and tardy slips . . . sports fancy hair ribbons . . . favors the dancing . . . has Gobs of Love for the Navy” ... a welder in war effort . . . quiet friendliness . . . LOUISE MARY ANDERSON Mary” Swamp Road Commercial . . . radio fan . . . likes to drive her Pontiac . . . loses herself in a novel . . . likes living in the country . . . expects to be a comptometer opera- tor . . . day dreams in class . . . CATHERINE E. ALTSEIMER LOUISE M. ANDERSON ERNEST J. ANTONELLI FREDERICK F. ASHMORE ERNEST JOSEPH ANTONELLI Ernie” FREDERICK FRANKLIN ASHMORE Bud” 1 5 Robertson Avenue General . . . rivals Alvino Ray . . . one of Mr. Sauder’s right hand men . . . kept order in Junior class meetings . . . was called to the colors by his fa- vorite Uncle” . . . 142 Harrison Avenue General . . . helped decorate for Senior affairs . . . hunts big game on school time . . . spends summer days swimming . . . most school time spent in shop work . . . shy around our glamour girls . . . sports a wild collection of plaid shirts . . . Page Twelve BEATRICE MARINE BARBER Betty” 222 Washington Street Commercial Mixed Chorus 3; Vesper Choir 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Class Secretary 2; Girls’ Trio 5; Yearbook Staff; Operetta 3. . . . wrote minutes in class meetings for 2 years . . . strained her voice reading back motions . . . possessor of that sweet alto voice in the girls trio . . . got office experience working for Mr. Caum . . . GENEYIEYE CONSTANCE BARBOUR Gjine” Longshore Avenue, Yardley, Pa. Academic Mixed Chorus 2; Girls’ Chorus 2; Ycarb x k Staff. . . . achieves uncanny results with a brush and box of paints . . . blames her lateness on bus com- pany . . . stops—looks—and listens at the sound of a plane . . . speaks in a husky whisper . . . the only one known to be able to pronounce her nickname . . . BEATRICE M. BARBER GENEVIEVE C. BARBOUR LEWIS E. BOODLEY ALMA L. CARTER LEWIS ELMER BOODLEY ALMA LOUISE CARTER Lew” Jug 405 Robertson Avenue Commercial 73 Del more Avenue Academic Student Council 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . regular Hep Cat” . . . advocate of all Boogie Woogie platters . . . rides in a 37 Ford . . . wiles the hours away at that florist shop . . . worked like a demon on the Yearbook . . . Band 5; Orchestra 5; Mixed Chorus 3; Vesper Choir 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Operetta 3; Girls Trio 5; Basketball Mgr. 3; Candy Mgr. 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . held down second soprano part in the girls’ trio since eighth grade . . . Have you seen Gloria?” . . . tells about how much weight she lost . . . A Heart That’s True” . . . will soothe her patients with her singing in Mercer Hospital after graduation . . . Page Thirteen RUTH EVELYN CARTER RUTH E. CARTER DOROTHY L. CLEMENS TERASE C. CLEMENS JANIS E. COLEMAN TERASE CAROL CLEMENS Teasie” 43 South Lafayette Avenue Commercial Yearbook Staff. . . . keeps herself busy corresponding with serv- ice men . . . sings the Blues” . . . collection of jitterbug prizes . . . stars for WTTM . . , revels in her glamour hair-do . . . never allows a skirt to touch her knees . . . Ruthy” Yardlcy R.D. Commercial . . . our country cousin . . . migrated from Lower Makefield in Junior year . . . always in the office . . . very quiet at times . . . gives us a pre- view of our marks . . . wouldn’t feel dressed with- out her earrings . . . DOROTHY LOUISE CLEMENS Dot” 58 W. Bridge Street Commercial Band 6; Orchestra 2; Vesper Choir 2; Girls’ Chorus 1; Operetta 3. . . . sweet tooth for ice cream . . . never broke her perfect band attendance . . . makes tracks for Tullytown at every opportunity . . . mystifies us all with that signet ring . . . JANIS ELAINE COLEMAN Janny Evergreen Road, West Acres Academic Mixed Chorus 2; Vesper Choir 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Yearbook Staff; Operetta 1. . . . ranks high in the hearts of her fellow Seniors . . . will never gain fame in the circus as tall girl . . . Mr. Caum, did you hear Bulldog Drummond last night?” . . . knits . . . rides horse- back . . . collection of records and souvenirs . . . sings all the time . .. Page Fourteen GILBERT CUSTER Gil” 6 Delmorr Avenue Commerical Band S; Mixed Chorus 1; Football Mgr. 1; Track 2; Focus 1; Operetta 1. . . . model airplane builder . . . you can count on him to ask questions . . . owner of the M.H.S. Mascot . . .earned his letter the hard way as foot- ball manager . . . drummer boy in the band for five years . . . ROBERT DEL CIELLO Bob” 42 W. Cleveland Avenue General . . . beats the skins in an orchestra out- side school . . . works in the shop . . . plays the accordion like a professional . . . conveys special pals to school . . . slightly hep on the solid side . . . JOHN DE MARIO Johnnie” 226 Robertson Avenue Commercial Football 1; Basketball 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . rises with the birdies and delivers milk to Morrisvillians . . . smooth dresser . . . curly black hair . . . white collar man . . . dazzles our eyes with that ring . . . has a smile for everyone . . . GILBERT CUSTER ROBERT DEL CIELLO JOHN DE MARIO RAFFIA J. DI SANTO RAFFIA JOAN DI SANTO Rae” Cleveland Avenue General Mixed Chorus 2; Basketball 3. . . . active in all sports ... if you’re hungry when she’s in the cafeteria she’ll feed you . . . collects jewelry . . . lends an ear to the radio . . . quiet in class, but outside!! . . . head over heals in a novel . . . WALTER M. EDWARDS DONALD C. ELHOFF ROBERT A. FARKAS GERTRUDE J. FEDDE WALTER MAYNARD EDWARDS Sandy 204 E. Palmer Street Academic Football Manager 1. . . . arrived at M.H.S. with one year to go . . . collects stamps . . . likes to talk about Betty . . . grins with pleasure at the slightest provocation’ . . . kept our football team’s equipment in order . . . took kidding about his hair with that cus- tomary grin . . . DONALD CLYDE ELHOFF Don” 146 Grove Street Academic Football 4; Basketball 3; Student Council 2; Jr. Executive Board. . . . when he laughs he brings the roof down . . . perfect example of what the well dressed young man will wear . . . that collegiate haircut . . . in- clined to be pessimistic about Sr. affairs . . . comes out with a good idea now and then . . . inter- mittent scholar . . . ROBERT A. FARKAS GERTRUDE JOYCE FEDDE Bob” 103 Moreau Street Commercial Band 3; Orchestra 2; Student Council (Treasurer) 1; Year- book Staff. Joyce” 432 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Academic Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Student Council 3; Focus 1; Operetta 1; Yearbook Staff. ... a natural-born ladies’ man . . . that hand- some profile . . . voted the best dressed Senior boy ... a convincing speaker . . . president of the Aeronautics Club . . . builds gas-powered model aircraft . . . money-man of the Student Council . . . He’s in the Army Now” . . . . . . that big little girl . . . jabbers about any- thing and everything . . . tortured Miss Furman in French class . . . kept the class up to date in matters pertaining to the Student Council . . . wrote her 3,000 words for the Yearbook . . . Page Sixteen GLORIA IRENE FERRY Gorgie” 193 Centre Street Academic Orchestra 7; Mixed Chorus 3; Vesper Choir 2; Girls’ Chorus 2; Jr. and Sr. Executive Board; Yearbook Staff. . . . lover of the three “B’s”—Bach—Beethoven —and Boogie Woogie . . . can’t resist new clothes . . . that cute hair cut . . . those Irish eyes . . . “She Shall Have Music” . . . soon will be waving her own baton . . . “Have you seen Alma?” . . . DORIS H. FIELDING Red” 105 Osborn Avenue Academic Mixed Chorus 3; Girls Chorus 2; Operetta 3; Yearbook Staff. . . . class Strawberry Blonde—with a temper to match her hair . . . collects souvenirs . . . doesn’t believe in being seen and not heard . . . wants to soothe patients fevered brows after grad- uating . . . definitely air-minded . . . GLORIA I. FERRY DORIS H. FIELDING HILDA G. FOOSE DOLORES FRASCELLA HILDA GENEVA FOOSE Foo” 3 53 W. Bridge Street Commercial Band 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Vesper Choir 2; Girls’ Chorus 2; Operetta 3. . . . pushes goodies over the counter at “Foosics” . . . seldom seen in school . . . Oh! that laugh . . . well-groomed dark hair . . . walks with a swagger . . . looked trim in her band uniform . . . veteran of many romances . . . DOLORES FRASCELLA Dee” 48 E. Cleveland Avenue Academic Leaders’ Club 3 (Vice-President 1); Basketball 4; Yearbook Staff. . . . keeps her trim figure by participating in all sports activities . . . tries tennis . . . collects pins . . . loves to spend her time trying on sweaters . . . wears her horn-rimmed glasses when she re- members them . . . dances like a dream . . . Page Seventeen RITA A. GAVIN RICHARD N. GRANDSTAFF GLADYS M. GREENWOOD KATHRYN M. HANEY RITA ANN GAVIN Irish” 23 Lee Avenue, Trenton, N. J. Commercial Basketball 4; Mixed Chorus I; Leaders’ Club 3; Yearbook Staff. . . . inclined to be sarcastic . . . greets all with Hi, Kid!” . . . ties her saddles with plaid laces . . . lives up to her nickname . . . wrinkles her nose when she laughs . . . can’t—but sings any- way . . . RICHARD N. GRANDSTAFF Charger” East School Lane, Yardley, Pa. Academic Football 2; Track 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Focus 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . asks questions unrelated to the subject at hand . . . would contest Arthur Murray’s skill on the dance floor . . . combs his hair several times a period . . . cruised in the family car B.R.— (be- fore rationing) . . . Army meat . . . could be called a Casanova . . . GLADYS MAE GREENWOOD KATHRYN MARY HANEY Gladie” Kate” 430 Washington Street Commercial 439 Woodland Avenue Commercial Mixed Chorus 1; Focus 2; Operetta 1. . . . can work a miracle with a needle and a piece of material . . . spends much of her time as clerk in the office . . . could honestly be dubbed Blondie” . . . petite as a nymph . . . she’s a friend when in need—a friend indeed . . . Mixed Chorus 3; Vesper Choir 2; Girls’ Chorus 2; Oper- etta 3. . . . her friendly disposition . . . quiet as a mouse . . . enjoys the Cinema . . . constantly seen with Jane . . . never without a song-sheet . . . heart of gold . . . sugar rationing will never affect her sweetness . . . Page Eighteen HARRY S. HOFFMAN, JR. — Haycher-ry” Yardlcy, Pa., R.D. No. 1 Academic Track 2; Sergeant at Arms (Sr.); Chief Justice; Jr. Execu- tive Board; Yearbook Staff. . . . argues and argues . . . tried to stump his teachers . . . possessor of a vast storehouse of knowledge . . . threw Seniors out of class meetings . . . keeps the class up to date on beef prices, etc. . . . mortified Seniors getting informals for the Yearbook . . . LILLIAN CAROLYN HUGGINS Connie” 240 Osborn Avenue Commercial Mixed Chorus 2; Operetta 1. . . . has a war events scrapbook—the envy of her classmates . . . collects snapshots . . . smiles to show her dimples . . . blushes easily . . . looks chic in a pair of slacks . . . Don’t get Around Much Anymore” . . . HARRY S. HOFFMAN, JR. LILLIAN C. HUGGINS RUTH D. HUTCHINSON ALBERT A. KENNEDY RUTH DOLORES HUTCHINSON Hutcbie” 63 Central Avenue Commercial Basketball 1; Band 4; Orchestra 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Focus 2; Operetta 2. . . . came faithfully to band practice . . . naive friendliness . . . quiet amiability . . . worries about little things . . . wonders if her hair looks all right . . . ALBERT AUGUSTUS KENNEDY Toby 141 Grove Street Commercial . . . poly-linguist—from French to Chinese ... has a hidden talent for music . . . polkas with a will . . . experiments in the culinary art . . . allows nothing to interfere with his easy going man- nerism . . . Page Nineteen MARGARET P. KIGGINS MARY L. KRYSA BERTHA D. LANCZAK EVELYN M. LEACH MARGARET P. KIGGINS Ronnie” 5 3 Philadelphia Avenue Commercial Basketball 3; Band 2; Focus 1; Leaders’ Club 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . she’s a jolly good fellow” . . . pep—vim— and vigor are her strong points . . . keeps the class in continual uproar . . . has her eyes peeled on 11-c . . . shouldered arms to protect Old Glory” . . . plays rough on the basketball court . . . MARY LAURA KRYSA Benarskj” 64 Grand View Avenue Academic Mixed Chorus 1; Art Club 2. . . . one of the giggle girls . . . finds fun in dancing the polka .. . faithfully goes to the post office every noon . . . sleeps in English . . . cheer- fully accepts kidding with a shrug . . . BERTHA DOROTHY LANCZAK Bert” Grandview Avenue Commercial Mixed Chorus 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Operetta 1. . . . snapshot seeker . . . airplane pictures arc found in her room . . . conscientious office worker . . . speedy typist . . . never a hair out of place . . . sympathetically listens to everyone else’s prob- lems . . . EVELYN MAE LEACH Eve” 100 Bank Street Commercial Basketball 2; Focus 2. . . . tall and blonde . . . appears quiet but can talk a blue streak . . . staggers her sentences . . . accumulation of pictures . . . faithful typist for Focus . . . displays a keen interest in what goes on about her . .. Page Twenty RICHARD ALLEN LISTER Dick” 231 W. Franklin Street Academic Track 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . quiet disposition . . . blushful and bashful . . . a chemistry enthusiast . . . usually seen hiding behind a camera . . . participates in track . . . always last one finished . . . delves into the deeper side of things . . . RUTH VERONICA MARA Ruthie” 612 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial Focus 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . bluest of eyes . . . smokey black hair . . . keenly interested in what goes on about her . . . keeps most of her thoughts to herself . . . delights in handing out tardy slips . . . indispensable in the office . . . RICHARD A. LISTER RUTH V. MARA SUE MARRAZZO FLORENCE E. MARSHALL SUE MARRAZZO Susie� Kelly Avenue Commercial Band 6; Orchestra 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Operetta 1. . . . invariably seen with her clarinet . . . con- tinual talker ... is a good skater—both on ice and at the arena . . . has a fancy for music . . . never fails to give her jaws the daily workout with the chewing gum . . . FLORENCE ELLEN MARSHALL Flo” 110 Coleman Avenue Commercial Focus 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . those snapping black eyes . . . smoothly pompadoured head . . . always laughing in P. D. . . . Mr. Caum’s little helper . . . doesn’t believe in doing things in half-way measures . . . riding in Mousie’s car . . . singing . . . Page Twenty-one NICHOLAS CHARLES MASS! Nick” 408 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial Track 1; Operetta 2; Mixed Chorus 1; Vesper Choir 1; Student Council 2. ... an car for music—an eye for girls . . . always happy . . . served on the Student Council . . . lets someone else finish the argument . . . knows all the latest hits . . . he’s practicing to take over the angel Gabriel’s post . . . JAMES WILLIAM McAULEY Sunshine” 40 E. Palmer Street Commercial Band 6; Orchestra 4; Yearbook Staff. . . . lover of Boston terriers . . . Mrs. Stark’s Yes” man . . . held up the band and orchestra . . . serious-minded lad . . . consults his wrist- watch several times a period . . . adverse sense of humor . . . NICHOLAS C MASSI JAMES W. McAULEY MARJORIE M. MEARS JOSEPH C. MELLODGE MARJORIE MILDRED MEARS Marge” 482 Harper Avenue Academic Basketball 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Operetta 3; Vesper Choir 4; Girls’ Chorus 3; Student Council (Secretary) 1; Girls’ Trio 5; Focus (Editor 1); Yearbook Staff. . . . backbone of Senior affairs . . . wrote min- utes for Student Council . . . carried the burden of editing the Focus . . . held high notes in the girls trio . . . some day we’ll hear her at the Met” . . . she’s the most likely to succeed . . . JOSEPH CHARLES MELLODGE Joe” 149 Robertson Avenue Commercial Yearbook Staff. . . . possessor of a captivating grin—which he uses readily . . . would lend a hand anytime . . . enjoys having his nose in a book . . . laughs nerv- ously and blushes easily . . . he’s a bashful boy . . . Page Twenty-two VERONICA COPLEY MISLAN Row” 842 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial Basketball Mgr. 2; Focus 2; Leaders’ Club 3, (Treasurer 1, Corresponding Secretary 1); Chcerleading 2; Operetta 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . cheered us through victories and defeats . . . always down at the office for a late-slip . . . long glamour hair-do . . . dotes on hats . . . loves to dance and dance . . . long—long—sweaters . . . sipping a coke . . . RUTH ELEANOR MORRELL Ruth” 323 Woodland Avenue Commercial Basketball 1. ... is always raising objections . . . seldom misses The Movie of the Month” . . . her heart belongs to the Army ... has definite likes and dislikes . . . loves not reading — writing — nor arithmetic . . . KENNETH WAYNE MUTH VF.RONICA C. MISLAN RUTH E. MORRELL KENNETH W. MUTH LOTTIE S. NAPRAWA Harry” LOTTIE S. NAPRAWA 123 Delaware Avenue Commercial Football 2; Basketball 1; Vesper Choir 1; Track 1; Orches- tra 2; Mixed Chorus 1; Student Council 1; Class Officer (President 2). . . . stretches to 6' I . . . big man on the campus . . . plays around with the trumpet—and what’s more makes a success of it . . . skippered the class through two years of rough sailing . . . you can hear the girls’ hearts flutter when he enters the room . . . will knock ’em dead in his army uniform . . . Lottie” Barnsley Avenue Commercial Basketball 2; Hockey 2; Student Council 2; Class Treas- urer 2. . . . keeps a scrapbook of baseball pictures . . . a rare sense of humor . . . possesses a quiet un- assuming manner ... is crazy over any type of sport . . . studies hard and gets results. Page Twenty-three RUTH M. NEUMANN CATHERINE M. NIRSHL EDWARD P. OKUROWSKI WILLIAM J. OTT RUTH MAE NEUMANN Puddy” 20 W. Cleveland Avenue Academic Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Chorus 2; Opereta 2; Vesper Choir 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . packs up her troubles and smiles—but sweetly . . . deplores her nickname . . . Mr. Smith wouldn’t go to Washington without her ... we all kid her about those church solos . . . aims to please everyone . . . CATHERINE MILDRED NIRSHL Kitty” 203 Robertson Avenue Academic Band 6; Mixed Chorus 1; Operetta 2; Girls’ Chorus I; Vesper Choir 1; Focus 3; Yearbook Staff. . . . easily excited . . . forever writing letters . . . a perpetual daydreamer . . . collects souvenirs and snapshots . . . mixes cokes for the high school crowd . . . never without her chewing gum . . . executed fancy formations with the band since junior high . . . EDWARD PAUL OKUROW5KI Butch” 642 W. Bridge Street Commercial Band 2. . . . believes in the old adage devil take the hind-most . . . cowboys in his Jeep . . . just became Uncle Butch . . . late for everything . . . now you see him—now you don’t . . . WILLIAM JOSE OTT Jose” 202 W. Franklin Street Academic Football 2; Track (Mgr.) 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Focus 2; Operetta 2; Vesper Choir 1; Yearbook Staff. ... a back-stage actor . . . drives a car . . . strange eccentricities . . . delves into the deeper side of things . . . lives - - eats - - and sleeps mechanics . . . plays around with the pin-ball machines . . . looks puzzled when you call him Bill . . . Page Twenty-four SOPHIE CAROLYN PARCINSKI Soph” Melvin Avenue Academic Basketball 4; Student Council 1; Leaders’ Club 3; Yearbook Staff. . . . dreamy eyes . . . dances at every opportunity . . . talks incessantly . . . collects pictures for photo album . . . literally lives in water during the summer season . . . has a nonchalant walk . . . the Popularity Poll” chose her best athlete . . . ELAINE VANAMAN PAUCK Porky” 547 Crown Street Academic Mixed Chorus 2; Focus 5; Operetta 2; Girls’ Chorus 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . dabbles with a brush ... a dealer of junk jewelry . . . well-kept hair . . . sounds of strangu- lation issue forth when she laughs . . . jabbers and giggles like a freshman . . . decorates her sweaters with that Hamilton” pin . . . 5 4 4 SOPHIE C. PARCINSKI EI-AINE V. PAUCK RICHARD J. QUERNS EMMA C. REITZLE RICHARD J. QUERNS Meyer” 332 W. Bridge Street Academic Basketball 3; Football 4; Track 2. . . . doubles for trouble . . . nonchalant—never has a care . . . continually objecting . . . has a hoarse laugh . . . loves an argument that’s fast and furious . . . Mr. Dohcny’s answer to a prayer— averages nine points to the game . . . EMMA CATHERINE REITZLE Chick” 201 Osborne Avenue Commercial Mixed Chorus 2; Vesper Choir 1; Girls’ Chorus 3; Focus 3; Business Mgr. (Sr.); Operetta I. . . . always looks at the bright side of life . . . wears a perpetual smile . . . has a large collection of stamps ... a whizz at shorthand . . . practices piano to her heart’s content . . . Page Twenty-five I.EOINA MARY RIGBY Duke � 1119 Ohio Avenue Commercial Band 5; Mixed Chorus 2; Operetta 1. ... is first on the ice when the pond is frozen . . . rolls on wheels . . . reading Funny Books” . . . is of the true blonde class . . . has never grown up ... is conscious of the sharps and flats” . . . GEORGE SANFORD T ojo” 1115 Ohio Avenue General . . . nicknames can be deceiving . . . comes and goes without a word . . . can usually be found in the art room—ditto the shop . . . when George and Bob go by — you’ll think you’re seeing double . . . LEONA M. RIGBY GEORGE SANFORI) ROBERT R. SANFORD JAMES SAYKO ROBERT RUSSELL SANFORD Bob” 1115 Ohio Avenue General . . . leisure time spent gunning and trapping— lurking behind grave eyes . . . the sincerely in- terested listener . . . one of the twins ... a secret longing to overcome bashfulness . . . much school time spent in Shopping” . . . JAMES SAYKO Jim” Pennsylvania Railroad Farms General ... his sleek hair never uncombed . . . haunts the shop . . . carried the main burden of M. H. S. printing since junior high . . . quiet while in school . . . one of the first to be called into Uncle Sam’s Army . . . Page Twenty-six HELEN FRANCES SCENTES Blondte” 8 Bowling Green Avenue Commercial Basketball 3; Focus 2; Leaders’ Club 3 (Treasurer 1); Operetta 2; Cheerleader 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . rosy checked blonde . . . hobby is sleeping . . . rushes to school . . . untiring energy . . . sports lover . . . pompadoured head over a novel . . . Rah! Rah! Rah! for victory . . . will sit on her boss’s lap after graduation . . . EDWARD AUGUSTINE SCHAUER Stiff” 108 W. Maple Avenue Academic Football 4; Basketball (Mgr.) 3; Track 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Student Council (Vice-President and President); Junior Business Mgr; Operetta 2; Vesper Choir 1; Focus 2; Year- book Editor. . . . tall . . . those blue eyes . . . ambitious . . . endless clippings of war data ... a serious tone of voice . . . jokes—when he gets the point . . . talent at the piano . . . the ability to do things the right way . . . our Editor . . . LOIS RUTH SCHUMANN Lo” 250 Harper Avenue Academic Basketball 2; Focus 1; Leaders’ Club 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . neat as a pin . . . never without an answer . . . pretty brown eyes . . . true brunette . . . walks with a measured gait . . . loves sports of all sorts . . . lacks not partners at a dance . . . HELEN F. SCENTES EDWARD A. SCHAUER LOIS R. SCHUMANN THOMAS G. SELTZER THOMAS GORDON SELTZER Tom” 48 E. Cleveland Avenue Commercial Basketball 4; Student Council 1; Baseball I. . . . stars for Professor Doheny . . . one of a long line of athletes . . . don’t expect to see him in school during gunning season . . . one of the drug store crowd . . . Page Twenty-seven FLORENCE SHEETS CAROLYN E. SMITH JEANETTE E. STARKEY MARGARET E. STRASZYNSKI FLORENCE SHEETS Flo” 185 Centre Street Commercial Mixed Chorus 2. . . . keeps rolleo rolling along . . . prefers all her blouses outside of her skirts . . . thinks lots— but holds her peace . . . seldom without a smile . . . one of the girls of great height . . . CAROLYN ELIZABETH SMITH Snuff” 500 Stockham Avenue Academic Basketball Mgr. 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Focus 2; Leaders’ Club 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . prettiest senior girl . . . that sunny smile . . . plays popular piano music . . . collects clip- pings about M. H. S. . . . cheerful gullibility . . . talks in a slow drawl . . . ambition—Kinder- garten teacher . . . .JEANETTE ELIZABETH STARKEY Net” MARGARET EVELYN STRASZYNSKI Red” 59 Central Avenue Commercial Mixed Chorus 1; Operetta 2. . . . bowls the ten-pins over . . . attends the cinema with a marked regularity . . . loves any- thing that’s blue . . . could drink cokes til the cows come home” . . . frequently seen slacking” around . . . lots of fun for cvcry-onc . . . 73 Park Avenue Commercial Basketball 3. . . . her red hair . . . whirling dervish on the ice . . . technique for basketball . . . the artistic touch . . . collector of airplane pictures . . . lover of plaids ... full of good humored enjoyment of life . . . Page Twen ty-eight HELEN GERMAINE TRACEY Honey” 52 Delaware Avenue Commercial Basketball 2; Leaders’ Club 3; Operetta 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . blushing . . . represents one half of two swell people . . . praises her big brother Ed . . . has a stack of latest recordings ... is usually seen getting a late slip . . . now working at Industrial Jewel Bearing Co. . . . MARGARET ANN TRACEY Marge” 52 Delaware Avenue Commercial Mixed Chorus 3; Vesper Choir 2; Focus 2; Girls’ Chorus 3; Student Council 1; Operetta 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . driving that Pontiac . . . walking with her twinny . . . handles her accordion with assurance . . . flips together sundaes with the greatest of ease . . . ‘'Margie, I’m always dreaming of you, Margie?” . . . HELEN G. TRACEY MARGARET A. TRACEY ELIZABETH G. ULRICH BETTY L. WAGER ELIZABETH G. ULRICH Betty” 616 Hamilton Boulevard Academic Basketball 4; Mixed Chorus 1; Candy Mgr 1; Focus 1; Leaders’ Club 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . blonde - - sweet - - and happy-go-lucky . . . can be described as the Blonde Menace” . . . stars on the basketball court ... is proud of her newly acquired fingernails . . . Snooty Little Cutie” . . . she’ll get by . . . she’s the belle of the ball . . . BETTY LORRAINE WAGER Betty” Wood Street, Arborlca Commercial . . . put in an appearance while we were sailing through the Jr. sea . . . caught the drift of things and easily became one of us . . . the right re- marks at the right time . . . sold Senior candy to all comers ... a positive whizz where Bookkeeping is concerned . . . Honey” Marge” Betty” Betty” Page Tu enty-nine GEORGE H. WALKER Bud” 144 Grove Street Academic Basketball 1; Yearbook Staff. . . . never ending supply of puns . . . became a star” in basketball over night . . . takes a kidding about his wave ... a ladies’ man . . . pastime is sleeping ... the big-little man” . . . MARY CHRISTINE WIDMANN Mary 32 Keystone Avenue Commercial . . . Senior popularly poll chooses her the quiet- est senior girl . . . sits back and takes everything in . . . forgets her troubles with a good book . . . loves needlework of all kinds and descriptions . . . crochets a mean streak . . . always hands her home- work in on time . . . GEORGE H. WALKER MARY C. WIDMANN HOWARD W. WILMOT CHARLES D. WINDLE HOWARD W. WILMOT Wag” 825 S. Pennsylvania Avenue General Basketball 2; Student Council 3; Jr. and Sr. Vice-President. . . . stepped up to take over class presidency half way through Senior year . . . shop tops the list with him . . . he’s the printer-man . . . laughs and jokes a great deal . . . attended student coun- cil meetings for 3 solid years . . . CHARLES DAVID WINDLE Chuck 63 Trenton Avenue Academic Track 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Focus 2; Operetta 1. . . . Chess - - chess - - and more chess . . . hoards a few butterflies and moths . . . shows dramatic ability ... a champion at ping pong . . . never-ending supply of corny jokes . . . should always use a typewriter . . . graduated early— Frosh at Oberlin . . . Page Thirty ELEA IN OR E SWIINNERTOIN WOOD Elite” 411 Crown Street Academic Mixed Chorus 3; Focus 2; Girls’ Chorus 2; Operetta 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . blushes red-red . . . holds her tongue inside her cheek . . . possesses that artistic touch . . . feels cozy with paint from head to toe . . . giggles at the least provocation . . . has fun from the moment she opens her eyes in the morning till she closes them at night . . . CORA JANE WOOLSTON fane” 369 Woodland Avenue Academic . . . sports twin hair bows . . . cherishes every snapshot she can get her hands on . . . smiles away the hours . . . loves the winter weather . . . feels at home in a pair of ice skates . . . ELEANORE S. WOOD CORA J. WOOLSTON CHARLES W. YOCUM MATILDA V. ZALUTIK CHARLES WILLIAM YOCUM Charlie” 325 Arborlea Avenue Academic Football 2; Track 2; Vesper Choir 1. . . . suffers from Air Corps fever . . . plays a fast and furious game of tennis . . . concentrates over a chess board . . . president of the Chess club . . . displays he-man strength . . . he’s the perfect specimen . . . Charlie and Atlas . . . jokes with everyone . . . MATILDA VERONICA ZALUTIK Til” Melvin Avenue Academic Basketball 4; Mixed Chorus I; Focus 1; Girls’ Chorus I; Leaders’ Club 2; Yearbook Staff. . . . contagious giggle—with surprises at odd moments . . . writer of numerous letters . . . sudden decision . . . amazing frankness . . . last minute arrival . . . all-out for sports . . . wonderful sense of humor . . . Page Thirty-one SENIOR POLL Male Female Most Popular Kenneth Muth Janis Coleman Best Looking Charles Yocum . Carolyn Smith Most Studious Edward Schauer Lottie Naprawa Best Dancer Richard Grandstaff Dolores Frascclla Best Dressed Robert Farkas Janis Coleman Most Likely to Succeed Edward Schauer Marjorie Mcars Seated: Dolores Frascclla, Thomas Seltzer, Donald El- hoff, Janis Coleman. Stand- ing (left to right): Carolyn Smith, Harry Hoffman, Mar- gret Kiggins, Lottie Napra- wa, Joseph Mel lodge, Sophie Parcinski, Kenneth Muth, Mary Widman, Robert Far- kas, Charles Yocum, Edward Schauer, Richard Grandstaff, Marjorie Mcars. Most Talkative .Harry Hoffman Margaret Kiggins Nicest Smile Charles Yocum Carolyn Smith Best Date ........................Kenneth Muth Betty Ulrich Wittiest Donald Elhoff Margaret Kiggins Best Athlete Thomas Seltzer Sophia Parcinski Best Physique Charles Yocum Dolores Frascella Best Singer Edward Schauer Janis Coleman Most Active Edward Schauer Marjorie Mears Most Jolly Richard Grandstaff Margaret Kiggins Best Personality Edward Schauer Marjorie Mears (-lass Cut-up Richard Grandstaff Margaret Kiggins Most Bashful Joseph Mellodge Mary Widmann Favorite Teacher Raymond Schwinger Martha Bickle Morrisville High School Morrisville. Pennsylvania OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL March 17, 1943 To the Classes of Morrisville High School In some ways it seems a hit strange to he addressing a letter, as I have Just addressed this one, to the classes of Morrisville High School, for we who together make up Morris- ville High School do not often think of ourselves as belonging to a faculty or to classes. Bather, I like to think of our- selves as belonging to the Morrisville High School and as disregarding as muoh as possible class lines and other things which seem to divide us. But it is as classes and sections of classes that our school is organized, and there are things which you have done as classes which are worthy of mention here Outstanding among our school's efforts to help win the war was your splendid work as classes in the national drive to oollect scrap metal and rubber. Of course, it was fun, and In talking about it we have taken it lightly, but for many of you it was hard and dirty labor, for which you are to be com- mended highly. In particular, some classes have lent aid to the United States Employment Service, to the Bed Cross, and to the school as a whole by giving freely of their time and effort for a day or more. But it is in the field of school government that you as classes can serve yourself best. Our particular form of school government depends greatly upon a discerning and intelligent representation of an alert and pub- lic-spirited class. As you grow in responsibility, more and more of the control and authority of the school will be dele- gated to you. It is upon you as glasses that these additional responsibilities will fall, and It is to you that we must look for the development of wise and conscientious leadership. For what you have done in the past I offer you my con- gratulations and thanks; In what you will do in the future you have my most earnest wishes for success. SLC mow Vary truly yours, Prlnolpal Sitting (left to right) First row: B. Edwards, N. Salisbury, Miss Moser, J. Smith, B. Cox, J. Lister. Second row: R. Pratt, D. Bustraan, J. Murray, F. Krantz, R. Anderson, G. Lebegern. Third row: M. Young, W. Hoernle, W. Gunn, D. Schlcgcl, J. Hill. Fourth row: A. Wendcl, W. Blcasdalc, T. Ediss, R. Brenner. Fifth row: J. Lorimer, A. Greenlee, V. Lord. ll-A CLASS OFFICERS President ....................................................................... Reed Pratt Vice-President ................................................................. James Murray Secretary ...................................................................... James Lorimer Treasurer ................................................................... Donald Schlcgcl Student Council .................................................. James Lorimer, Jean Smith Faculty Advisers ................................................... Mr. Wood, Miss Moser It is September again. Another vacation is over, and we are now resuming our studies. We students are experiencing the difficulties of the war situation in our extra- curricular activities as well as in our studies. M.H.S. is offering a course in pre-flight aeronautics for the first time in the history of our school. Our sports have been limited to this vicinity because of difficulties which have arisen in transportation. We have been hit by the draft, losing several teachers and students. Mr. White, former mathematics teacher, left us last year. He is now teaching some of your sailors the principles of algebra in the Navy. Mr. Hutchinson was drafted at the close of Page Thirty-four Robert First row: H. Quill, M. Comisky, M. Hornyak, Mr. Doheny, B. Shcrrard, B. Rose, D. Hartshorn. Second row: L. Rugarbor, A. Dcichcrt, B. Del any, B. Guzikowski, D. Bcllmont, E. Johnson, J. Crosslcy, B. Nice, E. Worthington, A. Gcddcs. Third row': A. Beadle, M. Aiello, M. Stynik, M. Guzikowski, C. Eifert, L. Krysa, C. Palmer, D. Widmann, R. Reed. Fourth row: R. Gentry, L. Kctts, W. Chapman, J. Mullen, W. Howell, T. Small, C. Swanson, E. Morgan. CLASS OFFICERS President ................................................................. Wilson Howell Vice-President ............................................................. LcRoy Ketts Secretary ......................................................................... Betty Rose Treasurer Bertha Guzikowski Student Council .............................................. Betty Rose, Arthur Beadle Faculty Adviser .............................................................. Mr. Doheny ll-C school last term and is serving in This man’s Army.” Mr. Wood left us rather hurriedly on January 30 to do his duty in the Army Air Corps. Mr. Kerr, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Filer are now helping in this war effort by working in war plants. Mr. Windle is teach- ing shop in a vocational school. Mr. Schneck, our Senior adviser for a few weeks only, accepted another teaching position. Miss Strauss, also our adviser, left in March to accept another teaching position. Many of the older boys in the Junior and Senior classes have had to register for selective service. Several of them have already left and more will be leaving before the end of the term. We Seniors feel we were hit harder than the other classes by the Morris Page Thirty-five Robert 11-G war. We have attended school for twelve years and find we will not be able to make the annual trip to Washington. Due to housing and transportation facilities this trip has been canceled for all classes for the duration. During the months of September and October, about fifty or sixty of our students went down to the farms to aid the farmers in saving the fall crops. In the spring many more will be taking the places of the war workers and service men by harvesting the asparagus crop. You would be surprised to see the girls in slacks, or dungarees and plaid shirts, riding to the farms so early in the morning—but this is war. 11-A sponsored the first borough scrap drive, September 16, 1942. In need of CLASS OFFICERS President ................................................................ William Stradling Vice-President .......................................................... Marjorie Phillips Secretary-Treasurer ......................................................... Edward Burns Student Council ........................ Elcanore Hough, Lawrence Morgan, Robert Nccld Faculty Adviser ............................................................. Mr. Bouboulis First row: M. Phillips, E. Zcgarski, M. Stoddard, Mr. Bouboulis, M. Kupiec, M. Nycre, M. Wilcox. Second row: E. Burns, J. Suttcrly, M. LaRuc, H. Woodward, I. Collins, R. Knccland, D. Bodinc, IS. Lukcns. R. Nccld. Third row: E. Hough, J. Campbell, H. Kricr, W. Thompson, J. Cavanaugh, J. Foster, S. Wyckoff. Fourth row: G. May, L. Morgan, W. Stradling, E. Phillips, M. Phillips. Page Thirty-six Morris 10-A help, they called upon some Senior girls who readily came to their assistance. In this scrap drive they collected forty tons of scrap. The proceeds were turned over to the local Defense Council. The Student Council, believing that there was much more scrap in the town volunteered to sponsor another scrap drive. This was advertised over the radio and in the paper for several days. Students of the upper classes canvassed the town from door to door, making personal visits to emphasize the importance of scrap drive. This drive started on October 20. The M.H.S. BAND paraded around the town in full uniform, displaying banners on the first day of the collection. Every student had per- mission to collect the scrap. This left practically all classes at a stand-still, but a few CI.ASS OFFICERS President ............................................ Vice-President ....... ............................... Secrctary-Treasiirer ................................. Student Council ...................................... faculty Adviser ...................................... ............ Harry Ben ham ............ James Boodley Mary Lou Mislan Jane Landis, Charles Farkas ................ Miss Bond First row: J. Landis, iM. J. Hickey, J. Frascclla, Miss Bond, L. Querns, A. McMullen, M. Clark. Second row: C. Evans, R. Cavanaugh, N. VC'indle, B. Lee, V. Newell, G. Haley, D. Sipler, V. Schofield, D. Rcitzle. Third row: H. Perry, A. Summers, M. Small, J. Cochran, J. Kraynich, R. Pickens, W. Rogers. Fourth row: K. McClenaghan, H. Ben ham, R. Dunk, B. Schrciber, R. Pratt, J. Boodley. Page Thirty-seven First row: V. Wilcox, A. M. Caper, Miss Reich, A. Foster, D. Marshall, F. Raccosta. Second row: R. F.ttengcr, H. Cole, V. Naprawa, R. Sanford, J. Whittaker, D. Krey, L. Bale, F. Clemens, C. Farkas. Third row: D. Knott, M. Schumann, M. Wolf, I. Leach, R. Arleth, M. Nirshl, M. L. Mislan, J. Cardinali. 10-C The tenth grade this year was divided into two homeroom sections. For this reason there are only two groups of class officers. students stayed to burden the teachers. This drive lasted for three days. The last day’s collection was made by trucks. This collection yielded seventy-five tons of scrap and many good stories. In one particular case, a lady had taken her baby from its carriage and had gone into the house. When she came out again three small boys were going up the street with the carriage loaded with scrap. After calling the school office very frantically she again had possession of the carriage. Other children took their father’s tools and their mother’s kitchen utensils without permission. The proceeds from the second scrap drive were used by the Student Council to purchase an Honor Roll Plaque. On this plaque will be inscribed the names of former Page Thirty-eight Robert First row: Kusnerik, A. M. Nutt, Miss Reich, Miss Bond, F. McKendrick, A. Walters. Second row: R. Wolf, R. Davis, D. Walsh, W. Collins, C. Marrazzo, D. Patterson, J. Tettemer, P. Allison. Third row: C. Conrad, T. Mullen, M. Widmann, C. Disler, K. Nice, T. Kohler, E. Eldridge. CLASS OFFICERS President ...................................................................... Jay Tettemer Vice-President .......................................................... Michael Small Secretary ................................................................. Virginia Schofield Treasurer .................................................................. Ambrose Summers Student Council Virginia Schofield, Joseph Marrazzo Faculty Adviser ................................................................. Miss Reich 10-G students of Morrisville High School who are now serving in the armed forces of the United States. This plaque will be encased in a cabinet in the first floor hall opposite the trophy case. After much discussion it was decided to set up a fund for the families of service men in the borough with the remaining proceeds. To begin the social activities of the season the Senior Class held the first dance in October. Music was furnished by many name-bands on recordings. A large crowd attended, making the dance a big success for the Seniors. The graduating class sponsored the annual Beatrice Shoppe Fashion Show on October Morris Page Thirty-nine Robert 9-A 5. The stage committee worked very hard for about a week getting the scenery ready. With the help of Miss Weaver, our art instructor, they set up a large old fashioned picture frame in the center of the stage. Through this, the models, several of whom were our own classmates, appeared in many fashionable outfits for both young and old alike. This affair also enlarged the Senior Class treasury. Another dance was given in October, this was sponsored by the Leaders Club. It marked the end of October’s social activities. Bond and stamp sales became the point of discussion in all assemblies. About this time they were put on sale in school. Every Tuesday is Stamp Day with each class CLASS OFFICERS President .............................................................. Virginia Carter Vice-President ............................................................. Mary Keller Secretary-Treasurer ..................................................... Edith Dreisbach Student Council ........................ Amelia Collins, Warren Edwards, Henry Comisky Faculty Adviser ............................................................ Miss Bickel First row: B. Tomlinson, A. Mellodgc, S. Marrazzo, Miss Furman, L. Talone, T. Sellingcr, V. Carter. Second row: M. Keller, L. Weller, C. Mcrshon, A. Kraniz, H. Comisky, B. Pointon, J. Schauer, J. Lcbcgern, D. Parsons. Third row: R. Driesbach, R. Morgan, G. Lcedom, E. Hofmann, J. Doyle, R. Davison. Page Forty Morris 9-C trying to get the highest percentage. The sales are getting better and better as we go along. Here it is November. The Seniors were all enthusiastic about their first gala affair, which was to be an orchestra dance. They planned for several weeks to make this a success. The decoration committee decided to use colors symbolizing Fall, and worked like bees for several days putting up the decorations. On the night of November 13, if you had been there, you would have observed a pretty picture; people, young and old, dancing to the music of Roland Ernest and his orchestra in the gym which was beautifully decorated with brown, orange, green, and yellow paper. The ninth grade was divided into two homerooms, therefore they have only two groups of class officers. First row: D. Walsh, H. Lcvondosky, D. Colmyer, Miss Bickcl, C. Hoogstratc, B. Gordon, M. Toth. Second row: M. Reiford, J. Malloch, F. Friedmann, C. Rigby, E. Bodine, W. Seltzer, J. Elhoff, C. Bleasdale, J. Kimble, P. Crossley, V. Woodruff. Third row: G. Sweeney, G. Coulton, M. Minarik, M. A. Morgan, M. Boodley, E. Burns, E. Wallace, M. Clemens, W. Still, A. Mullen, FI. Swanson. Page Forty-one First row: E. Huggins, S. Lukcns, Miss Furman, Miss Bickcl, A. Collins, W. Edwards. Second row: G. Bleasdale, T. Hart, H. Zack, C. Foose, R. Cash, L. Dean, J. Leash, J. Harm. Third row: E. Vanneekhoven, M. Winiarski, G. Beasley, J. Zerrenner, A. M. Storms. Fourth row: ¥. Sullivan, E. Byer, C. Marcucci, S. Caldararo, H. Schmidt. Fifth row: F. Lee, F. Hoehne, J. Tyrell, R. Wiley. 9-G President.......... Vice-President Sccretary-T re usurer Student Council ... Faculty Adviser CLASS OFFICERS ..................................... George Sweeney Doris Parsons ...................................... Anna Mellodge ..................... Elaine Wallis, Joseph Schauer ...................................... Miss Furman Thanksgiving was a big day for us. Most of the students journeyed to Bristol to see the annual clash between the schools. We came out on the better end of the scoring, 13-0. This made everyone very happy, especially the Student Council, for they had planned a Victory Dance for that evening. A very good crowd attended, and it was a social, as well as a financial, success. During December a large percentage of the students in the upper classes were employed by the department stores in Trenton. You would have found Morrisville High students in Nevius-Voorhees, Goldberg’s, Lobel’s, Dunham’s, Swern’s, Montgomery Ward’s, Kresge’s, and Sears. They enjoyed this experience socially and, financially speak- Pagc Torty-two Robert First row: R. Blinn, D. Bowen, R. Amadio, Miss Gish, F. Fedde, C. Brown, T. Bachr. Second row: M. Blcasdalc, L. Evans, R. Evans, C. Bcthke, L. Appleton, W. Bohony, S. Cardinali, M. Hornyak, L. Davis, V. Bilbee, J. Fleischer, M. Adams, R. Beres, J. Bcres, D. Foti, P. Allen, D. Berkeyheiser, H. Comisky. Third row: P. Brenner, D. Brumbaugh, R. DiSanto, L. Brown, M. Foster, L. Driesbach, P. Cavanaugh, V. Annechini, J. Altscimer, W. Greenlee, J. Eby, W. Dyott. CLASS OFFICERS President .................................................................. Rita Evans Vice-President ........................................................ William Greenlee Secretary ............................................................. Phyllis Brenner Treasurer .......................................................... Lorraine Dreisbach Student Council ............................................. Lois Evans, Walter Barber Faculty Adviser ............................................................. Miss Gish 8-1 ing, were richer for a short time. The Leaders Club, seeing the need for recreation, gave a dance December 11. This was another nickelodeon dance and was very successful in every way. The annual Christmas Carol Sing was held after many attempts to postpone it for the duration. The Mixed Chorus was very small compared to other years because so many of its members were employed, but, nevertheless, the Carol Sing went off smoothly. Miss Bickel and Mrs. Stafk worked very hard to make this a success. With the opening of basketball season, dances and other forms of social entertain- ment were set aside for a while. All the basketball fans were found in the gym several Morris Va e Forty-three 8-2 nights each week. After the games, all the drug stores and diners in town were filled to capacity. The season was very successful as far as this sport is concerned; each team came out with honors. The varsity won the Lower Bucks County Championship, and the jayvccs, the Lower Bucks County Junior Varsity cup. The Juniors sponsored a hypnotist show with Dr. Ernest on January 8. The show was very amusing. Many of our own students were hypnotized and made to do things which would have embarrassed them immensely if they had known what was happening. Mr. Hutchinson, our former music instructor, spent part of his furlough with us. He conducted the orchestra and the singing in assembly that Tuesday. Our guest that CLASS OFFICERS President ............................................................ Elaine McClancn Vice-President ....................................................... Claire McCardle Secretary ........................................................... Shirley Hutchinson Treasurer .. Lcnard Levine Student Council ....................................... Elaine McClancn, Arthur Phillips Faculty Adviser ......................................................... Mr. Hoffman First row: W. Kane, R. McMullen, Miss Weaver, C. Long, K. Kite. Second row: D. Johnson, L. Katoch, I. Leash, J. Nutt, L. McLeish, V. McLeish, C. Lawson, M. Kimble, C. Gregar, E. McClanen. Third row: L. Krysa, J. Gandelman, E. Hadley, S. Hutchinson, H. McCrane, H. Krantz, C. McCardle. Fourth row: D. Kohler, E. Krysa, P. Cole, D. Neumann, E. Huggins. Fifth row: J. Krey, E. Keller, D. Marrazzo, L. Levin. Page Forty-four Morris 8-3 day was Mrs. Hamilton who was at Pearl Harbor on the fatal day of December 7. She gave us an interesting personal account of the tragic events of that day. She urged us to buy more War Bonds and Stamps. Mr. Hutchinson also pointed out the importance of buying stamps and bonds and just what this means to a person in the armed forces. On the following day, most of the students pledged to buy War Bonds and Stamps every Tuesday. The Seniors managed to sneak a dance in on January 20th between basketball games. This was the only dance of the month and the first since the Christmas holidays. Many attended, and enjoyed dancing to the nickelodeon. CLASS OFFICERS President .............................................................. Louise Smith Secretary-Treasurer ................................................... Shirley North Student Council..................................... Shirley North, William Saucrwald Faculty Adviser ....................................................... Miss Watkins First row: J. Pitman, M. Peterson, M. Van Ordcn, Miss Watkins, D. Woodward, J. Morrell, S. Shur. Second row: W. Woolverton, P. Varadi, R. Vancekhoven, E. Taylor, L. Smith, M. Zalutik, T. Yakimczyk, A. Varadi, B. Pictrowski, W. Saucrwald. Third row: F. Rigby, G. Widmann, M. Tettcmcr, L. Ryan, C. Smith, W. Rusccky. Fourth row’: A. Smith, E. Miller, S. North, T. Rose, E. Taylor. Fifth row: R. Wurpcl, A. Winiarski, J. Yount, H. Halliday. Page Forty-five First row: B. Fisher, G. Gordon, J. Gillies, Miss Kalcncki, K. Friedmann, D. Bercs, M. Colmycr. Second row: V. Beatty, C. Gandclman, K. Kane, K. Eflfinger, J. Bresncn, H. Cook, R. Edwards, T. Altscimer, G. Bambach. Third row: R. Arlcth, W. Altscimer, R. Evans, H. Badey, N. Comisky, R. Coombs, L. Bohony, C. Haley. Fourth row: J. Elcheck, J. Bernstein, W. Beres. CLASS OFFICERS ................. Richard Evans ................. Kathryn Kane Kenneth Effingcr, Gladys Bambach ................. Miss Kalencki for its members going into the armed service. The evening was spent in dancing and playing games. During the latter part of the evening, refreshments were served by the girls, who also financed the affair. Three Senior boys (Kenneth Muth, Ernest Antonelli and James Sayko) and two Juniors (Matt and Eugene Phillips) went into the service on February 8. Each month several more students leave school for the service. The second semester began February 1. Several Victory Courses were started at this time. Credit is given for these courses, but no one is obligated to attend. You will see many patriotic-minded girls in home nursing, shop, and in chemistry classes for 7-1 President ......... Secretary-T reasurer Student Council ... Faculty Adviser .... On January 30 the Senior Class gave a farewell party -------------------------------------------------------------------------Robert Page Forty-six First row: F. Medici, M. Pidcock, M. Mutek, Miss Maddux, H. Lebegern, G. Nelson, J. Higgins. Second row: A. Nycre, J. Johnson, P. Kohl, J. Patterson, L. Konat, B. Lebegern, B. Ogden, P. Phillips, N. Risdon, J. Kupiec. Third row: A. Harrop, E. Katoch, G. Kelly, E. Raider, E. Marcucci, R. McKcndrick, J. Miller. Fourth row: A. Mitchell, F. Miller, A. Raccosta, S. Kohler, A. Polascak, J. Hornyak. CLASS OFFICERS President John Higgins Vice-President Lorraine Konat Secretary-Treasurer ........................................................ Elma Raider Student Council Ruth McKcndrick, Alfred Mitchell Vacuity Adviser ...................................................... Miss Maddux future nurses. The boys have taken fundamentals in higher mathematics and obstacle courses. The Seniors, wanting to have their Senior Ball before the boys were inducted, set February 6 as the big night. Kenneth Muth, our president and general chairman of this affair, chose the committees early, and they went right to work planning. Try as hard as they might, the committee couldn’t get us an orchestra for that night. Therefore we rented a nickelodeon. The dance was then made informal. Red, White and Blue decora- tions were put up which made the dance look even more patriotic. The crowd was Morris Page Forty-seven small and the roof leaked, due to the pouring rain, but those who came enjoyed them- selves on that “Juke Box Saturday nite.” Numerous other activities were carried on during the remainder of the year. Several more dances were held by the classes and the student council. The women teachers sponsored the Spring fashion show to equip the teachers’ room and the music department had its annual spring concert in April. The Juniors held their big affair of the year, the Junior Prom, on May 28. This finished the activities of the classes for the year. The remainder of the time was spent in last minute cramming for final examinations and then came the day which every student looks forward to—the last day of school. CLASS OFFICERS President Joan Wallis Vice-President Jack Walsh Secretary Charlotte Wharburton Treasurer ................................................................ Mary Sakaly Student Council Members ,..... Mary Sakaly, Jack Walsh First row: M. Sakaly, C. Wharburton, J. Wallis, Miss Dougherty, E. Siplcr, J. Smith. Second row: W. Whittaker, M. Stoddard, R. Sayko, D. Rugarber, N. Shur, I. Ross. Third row: J. Zerrcncr, J. Walsh, F. Toth, E. Siver, R. Weiss. Fourth row: N. Rosso, R. Wallis, I). Weller, C. Weber, R. Schegel. Page Forty-eight Morrisville High School Morrisville. Pennsylvania office of the principal June 1943 Student Body Morrisville High School Morrisville, Pennsylvania Dear Activity Students: With the close of another year I feel that we can look back with satisfaction upon the tasks which we have completed. Our activity schedule, as is customary, was a busy one. One very notable accomplishment of this year’s program was the formation of the new student council. This body was converted from a mere service organization to a group with real student government powers. With the experience gained during this school term, next year's council should be better prepared to cope with student problems. Regardless of how important any one of our activities may have seemed, the most significant point about them was the spirit with which they were carried on. Without this fervor, this intensity of interest, they would'nt have gotten very far. Therefore, this is my thought for the activity students of our Alma Mater: Keep up your good spirit and your activities will always have their banners flying high. President of Student Council f d. s fcA U £ t (Left to Right)—First row: M. Higgins, T. Clemens, V. Mislan, H. Sccntcs, M. Mears, E. Schauer, E. Wood, J. Fedde, G. Barbour, M. Zaiutik, J. Coleman. Second row: R. Neumann, L. Schumann, F. Marshall, R. Mara, H. Tracey, M. Tracey, B. Barber, G. Ferry, D. Frascclla, A. Carter, E. Pauch. Third row: S. Parcinski, C. Smith, R. Grandstaff, L. Boodlcy, H. Hoffman, W. Ott, G. Walker,' R. Lister, J. DeMario, J. Mel lodge. (Left to Right)—First row, sitting: M. Mislan, J. Frascclla, J. Landis, V. Mislan, H. Sccntes, M. Tracey. Second row: R. Hutchinson, J. Fedde, P. Patterson, J. Crossley, E. Wood, G. Barbour, M. Zaiutik, E. Pauck, G. Haley, C. Nirshl, M. Mears. Third row: L. Rugarber, M. Kiggins, B. Rose, B. Edwards, J. Lister, E. Leach, E. Rcitzle, M. Hickey, A. McMul- len. Fourth row: R. Cavanaugh, M. LaRue, I. Collins, V. Schofield, D. Rcitzle, C. Smith, L. Schumann, M. Clark, L. Querns. Fifth row: C. Evans, W. Gunn, W. Ott, E. Schauer, W. Hoernlc, C. Windlc, G. Custer. Page Fifty Robert Morris ROBERT MORRIS This year the editor of the yearbook was Ed Schauer. He has attempted, with the help of the staff, to bring to the readers a good yearbook. Mr. James E. Wood was our adviser in 1942 and upon leaving for the armed services, Mr. E. Raymond Schwinger took over his duties. The staff was divided into several committees. These were, namely, the organiza- tion, Senior writeup, class writeup, photography, art, and sports committees. Harry Hoffman and Richard Lister were behind their cameras taking informal shots of our shy Seniors. It took about two months but finally this task was completed. These fellows, along with Dick Grandstaff, did the photographic work. Eleanore Wood, Genevieve Barbour, Elaine Pauck and Teresa Clemens comprised the art staff. Our sports writeups came from the pen of Dolores Frascella, Sophie Parcinski, and Betty Ulrich. The activity group writeups were made by Marjorie Mears, Doris Fielding and William Ott. Gloria Ferry, Alma Carter, Lois Schumann, Carolyn Smith, and Matilda Zalutik did a splendid job on the new idea for Senior writeups. Our class writeups were done by Joyce Feddc, Ruth Neumann, and Joseph Mellodge. The yearbook staff sincerely hopes that our pub- lication will be enjoyed by all who read it. THE FOCUS The Focus,” the Morrisville High School newspaper, is published six times during the school-year. It is composed of editorials on timely topics, personal notes, literary articles, humorous bits, and news from all departments of the high school. The paper enjoys a wide circulation and issues are keenly awaited by the student body. Through the school paper ample opportunity for participation is granted to pupils of varied interests. The editorial staff collects and assembles any news which may be beneficial as well as entertaining to the student body. The business staff, composed wholly of students following the commercial course, gives form and organization to the publica- tion. Those interested in art provide appropriate sketches and cartoons, so necessary for lending distinction to the paper. Each of these groups plays an important role in the completion and production of the Focus.” There arc approximately fifty students on the entire Focus” staff. They volunteer their services, indicating the type of work each would prefer. As is the case with regard to all other student activities, those carrying out all assignments promptly and satis- factorily are duly awarded by the Student Council. Page Fifty-one SENIOR PLAY The annual Senior Play entitled George and Margaret,” by Gerald Savory, was presented on March 25 and 26. It was under the capable direction of Miss Charlotte Weaver. The story revolved around the life of a modern English family. The mother, who was in the dark concerning affairs of her children, was vividly portrayed by Gloria Ferry. Joseph Ott ably filled the role of the supposedly absent-minded father; while Janis Coleman, in her pleasing manner, enacted Frankie, the daughter. Two sons, Claude and Dudley, found Edward Schauer and Charles Yocum sharing the honors of these char- acters. Claude was the eldest and very dignified; while Dudley was a witty lad gifted with musical fingers. Donald Elhoff aided in bringing romance on the stage through the role of Roger, a friend of Dudley’s who became infatuated with Frankie. This was the first love match. Surprisingly enough, Claude had also felt the sting of Cupid’s arrow. To the dismay of his mother, his future bride was to be Gladys, the maid. Eleanore Wood appeared in this role, while Catherine NirshI made her entrance as Beer,” the newly employed servant. George and Margaret” were the anticipated guests, dis- relished by the family. When the play ends they are arriving for tea; however, the actual entrance of George and Margaret is never made. VESPER CHOIR The Vesper Choir consisted of thirty-four selected voices. This group appeared at all of the High School Concerts. They are especially remembered for their melodious Carols sung in the halls of M.H.S. during the Yuletidc Season. The melody section, or sopranos, had Jean Smith, Nancy Salisbury, Betty Cox, Elsie Johnson, Marjorie Mears, Catherine NirshI, Betty Edwards, Jacqueline Crossley, Mary Jane Hickey, Mary Lou Mislan, Gwen Haley, Carman Marrazzo, and Alice McMullen. The alto section, few in number, but strong in voice, was composed of Alma Carter, Beatrice Barber, Agnes Deichert, Alma Geddes, Dorothy Reitzle, June Lister, and Ruth Knccland. Division of the male section produced tenors and basses. Those who sang in the high register were Adolph Wendel, Arthur Beadle, and William Gunn. The rich tones of the basses were rendered by Edward Schauer, Charles Yocum, Reed Pratt, James Murray, William Bleasdale, Richard Anderson, William Hoernle and Theodore Ediss. All four parts blended together gave the harmonious tones of the choir. Graduation will leave several vacant places, including the girls’ trio comprised of Marjorie Mears, Alma Carter, and Beatrice Barber. Other Seniors are Edward Schauer, Charles Yocum, and Catherine NirshI. The Vesper Choir has again, this year, left a memorable impression with its selection of fine music. Robert Morris-------------------------------------------------------------------- Page Fifty-two Sitting (left to right): Janis Coleman, Charles Yocum, Wm. Ott, Gloria Ferry. Standing: Rac Di Santo, Joyce Fedde, Donald Elhoflf, Miss Weaver, Fdward Schauer, Eleanore Wood, Catherine Nirshl. Sitting (left to right): M. Mislan, M. Hickey, C. Marrazzo, Mrs. Stark, E. Johnson, G. Haley, C. Nirshl. Second row: M. Mears, B. Cox, N. Salisbury, E. Bale, J. Smith, A. Carter, A. Deichcrt, A. Mac- Mullen, J. Crossley, J. Lister, B. Edwards, D. Reitzle, A. Gcddes. Third row: W. Gunn, R. Anderson, W. Blcasdale, J. Murray, A. Beadle, R. Pratt, A. Wendcl. Fourth row: V. Lord, W. Hocrnlc, T. Ediss, E. Schauer. Page Fifty-three First row (left to right): M. Sakaly, M. Peterson, D. Woodward, J. Morrell, B. Friedmann, I. Gillies, V. McLeish, C. Kane, L. McLeish, M. Colmyer, B. Rigby. Second row: S. Hutchinson, R. McKendrick, V. Bilbcc, J. Fleischer, D. Brumbaugh, M. Toth, H. Lcvondosky, B. Gordon, T. Altscimcr, E. Hadley, R. Wurpcl. Third row: S. North, R. Di Santo, R. Rose, W. Still, M. Clemens, J. Gandlcman, J. Smith, J. Mallock, M. Adams, F. Friedmann. Fourth row: H. McCrane, L. Miller, R. Edwards, J. Elhoflf, E. Wallis, D. Parsons, B. J. Tomlinson, D. Johnson, D. Col- mycr. Fifth row: Mrs. Stark, E. Vancekoven, M. Winarski, C. Rigby. First row (seated) left to right: M. Mislan, M. Mcars, E. Wood, E. Pauch, D. Krcy, J. Foster, G. Haley. First row (standing): D. Widman, D. Fielding, G. Barbour, N. Windlc. Second row: M. Zalutik, D. Sipler, V. Newell, R. Di Santo, M. Tracey, L. Bale, J. Smith, G. Feddc, E. Johnson, D. Marshall, F. McKendrich, R. Hutchinson, R. Neumann, A. Deich- ert. Third row: K. Haney, H. Foose, N. Salisbury, E. Worthington, M. Hickey, J. Whittaker, B. Edwards, C. Evans, D. Rcitzlc, F. Clemens, J. Crossley, D. Clemens, J. Lister, A. Carter, B. Cox, A. Gcddcs. Fourth row: D. Knott, W. Ott, C. Windlc, W. Gunn, T. Ediss, J. Murray, W. Blcasdale, E. Schaucr, W. Hoernle. Page Fifty-four Robert Morris MIXED CHORUS The High School Mixed Chorus is composed of approximately fifty members. They meet once a week under the direction of Mrs. Whitney Stark, accompanied by Miss Martha Bickel. The music used by the chorus is from the pen of such composers as Bach, Handel, and Bullard. This club gives students the opportunity to study and learn about composers that are known to music lovers the world over. The concerts given by the club, give parents and friends a brief idea of what the school offers its students. The first appearance of the Mixed Chorus was at the Annual Carol Sing held in December. Miss Marjorie Mcars sang the honor solo ( Cantiquc Noel”) at the Carol Sing. The club is composed of members from grades 10, 11, and 12. These students help each year with the operetta, taking part in the choruses and acting. During times like these, with the world in such a turmoil, the people of the com- munity enjoy good music. It helps them relax and forget their cares. The Mixed Chorus recognized this fact and selected their music accordingly. JUNIOR CHORUS The Junior Chorus is an all-girl group ranging from grades seven to nine. They, with the Mixed Chorus, performed at the Carol Sing and Spring Concert, rendering several familiar melodies. This musical organization was under the direction of Mrs. Whitney Stark with Betty Jane Tomlinson as accompanist. The girls began the season singing two-part songs. They later ventured into three- part selections, resulting in much success. Mrs. Stark has trained these girls in such manner that the second soprano and alto section are able to sing either voice. Musical records were made this year by the chorus. These will be lasting remem- brances of the accomplishments during the 1942-43 season. Page Fifty-fire BAND The band began this past season by boosting the morale of the students and team members at the football games and pep meetings. They once again sponsored the gift club. This kept all of the band members busy collecting money and distributing merchandise. This adventure was a big success. In April, the Band gave a Juke Box dance. All the dance lovers turned out to make this a grand affair. As usual the band was seen on Memorial Day parading on the streets of Morrisville. This brought to a close the activities of the Band for the 1942-43 season. The very important positions of drum major fell to Charles Farkas and Tom Mullen while Jeanne Frascella, Mary Lou Mislan, and Dot Woodward carried on as drum major- ettes. Our noble drum section consisted of G. Custer, R. Ettenger, W. Gunn, P. Allison, J. Cavanaugh, and J. Mullen who were continually beating the axis. D. Reitzle, J. McAuley, W. Thompson, S. Hutchinson, and E. Keller played the cornet, while at the trombone we had R. Driesbach. R. Evans and R. Beadle sounded forth on the alto horns while M. Keller and R. Davis played the French horn. Saxophones were handled by F. Medici and J. Cardinali. The woodwind section was comprised of W. Altseimcr, S. Marrazzo, C. Nirshl, J. Bores, R. Hutchinson, C. Wharburton, B. Lcbegern and B. Fisher. ORCHESTRA The Orchestra this year was under the leadership of Mrs. E. Stark. This organiza- tion once again supplied the music for the assembly programs and played at the Junior Operetta. Other activities were cut to a minimum due to the war situation. The saxophonists for the group were C. Brown, J. Cardinali, and W. Sauerwald. Gordon May and W. Gunn beat out tempos on the drums very satisfactorily while D. Clemens, G. Ferry and J. Malleck composed the violin section. R. Hutchinson, R. Pratt S. Marrazzo and A. Carter were clarionetists. J. McAuley and D. Reitzle were trumpeters as were R. Pratt and J. Lebergern. M. Keller was the girl behind the Big Horn” and B. Tomlinson’s magic fingers flowed sweetly over the piano. R. Dreisbach supplied the power behind the trombone. Under Mrs. Stark’s competent direction, these students make up an organization that Morrisville High School can be proud of. Robert Morris------------------------------------------------------ Page Fifty-six First row (left to right): C. Farkas, J. Frascclla, D. Woodward, M. Mislan, T. Mullen. Second row: J. Mullen, P. Allison, R. Dreisbach, W. Gunn, D. Reitzlc, J. McAulcy, W. Thompson, M. Keller, R. Davis, G. Custer, R. Ettengcr, R. Evans, J. Cavanaugh, R. Beadle, F. Medici. Third row: J. Altscimcr, S. Hutchinson, E. Keller, J. Cardinali, S. Marrazzo, C. Nirshl, J. Beres, R. Hutchinson, C. Wharburton, B. Lcbcgcrn, B. Fischer. Left to right: J. Cardinali, W. Saucrwald, G. May, D. Clemens, W. Gunn, C. Brown, G. Ferry, J. Malleck, R. Hutchinson, S. Marrazzo, Mrs. Stark, A. Carter, R. Pratt, J. McAulcy, D. Rcitzle, M. Keller, R. Pratt, J. Lebegern, B. Tomlinson, R. Dreisbach. Page Fifty-seven First row (left to right): F. Krantz, J. Walsh, A. Collins, W. Edwards, A. Mitchel, Mr. Doheny, K. Effinger, W. Comisky, S. North, J. Schaucr, K. Muth, E. Schaucr. Second row: R. McKendrick, B. Rose, M. Mears, M. Tracey, V. Schofield, E. Wallis, J. Landis. Third row: M. Sakaly, L. Evans, E. Huggins, S. Parcinski, J. Fedde, G. Bamback. Fourth row: D. Elhoflf, L. Morgan, J. Lorimcr, A. Beadle, R. Farkas, J. Smith, T. Seltzer, L. Boodlcy, W. Sauerwald, C. Farkas, J. Marrazzo. First row (left to right): K. Effinger, R. Coombs, E. Weiss, Miss Watkins, W. Whittaker, J. Walsh, E. Sivcr. Second row: E. Toth, N. Rosso, A. Pilascak, J. Hornyak, J. Beatty, W. Comisky. Third row: II. Holliday, J. Schcrmcrhorn, G. Kelly, J. Pitman, J. Zcrrcnner. Page Fifty-eight Robert Morris STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council made several drastic changes in its organization. A constitution was drawn up and accepted by the entire student body. One of the new features was the additional provision for student government. A court, comprised of students in the Senior High School, was established to punish offenders of the rules stated in the Constitution. The Student Council sponsored many activities during the year. Two dances were held in the high school auditorium. One of these was the unforgettable Victory Dance given Thanksgiving night following the Bristol vs. Morrisvillc football game. Later in the season a dance was given to enable several of the lower grades to raise money for their yearbook pictures. This proved very helpful to many classes. This organization bought basketball uniforms for the Junior High School boys. It was also responsible for the season tickets for the various athletic activities. Edward Schauer proved himself a very capable president for the Student Council while his right hand man, Fred Krantz, held the position of vice-president. The busy job of secretary went to Marjorie Mcars. Until his induction into the Armed Forces, Robert Farkas handled the finances of this organization. Mr. James Doheny filled the position of adviser and it was mainly through his efforts that the Student Council functioned so well. SAFETY PATROL The Safety Patrol is an organization of long standing here at Morrisville High School. These selected boys have done excellent work in promoting the safety of our school children. Rising early each morning, they insure the safety of our future citizens on their way to and from school. The Safety Patrol was organized nine years ago, under the supervision of officer Richard L. Allen. From that time hence, they have established a memorable record. This year has brought several changes. Miss Margaret Watkins, of the High School Faculty, has stepped into the position of adviser. She has very willingly given her time for the continued success of the patrol. The group this year is smaller in number and younger in age. It consists of boys in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades. In order to eliminate the burden of year-round patrol, a schedule was drawn up. This allows four week shifts for each patrolman. The boundaries for patrol duty extend from Trenton Avenue to Philadelphia Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue. This area was faithfully patrolled at all times. Along with this High School group, many younger children from the Case School have rendered their services. This has been greatly appreciated. At the end of each school year the members of the Safety Patrol arc rewarded for their faithful work. Page Vi fly-nine Morrisville High School Morrisville, Pennsylvania John W. Hoffman, Athletic Director To th© Students of Morrisville High School; We have almost completed another school year; therefore it might be appropriate to summarize our accomplishments on the athletic field. This fall we tackled our football schedule with a group of inexperienced but determined bunch of boys. They weren't satis- fied with Just playing the games, they also wanted to win and in many cases did. There were times during the past ten years when we found it difficult to beat our rivals, Bristol, once a year. Ihis year the Boys defeated them twice for good measure. Basketball was under the guidance of Mr. Doheny. His job was cut out for him since most of the basketball material was green. Nevertheless, with hard work and determination, the boys came through with flying colors and won the county championship. Track practice was called in the middle of March with forty- two boys answering the call. Since many of the high schools in our section discontinued track, we had to do most of our scheduling with prep schools; as a result, our competition was much stronger. The boys, realizing this, had to work much harder in order to keep up with their opponents. They were equal to the task, however, and enjoyed a very good season. The boys in the school set as their goal for this year, a championship in every sport sponsored by the Lower Bucks Count League. They took their cue from the Army who maintains that kind of team to have is a winning team. As a result, Morrisvi|le High School had a very successful year in sports. Your friend and coac ii Sixty'0] VARSITY Seated (left to right): Managers: E. Phillips, D. Bustraan, G. Custer, W. Edwards. First row: F. Lee, A. Summers, H. Benham, J. Campbell, H. Kricr, A. Greenlee, M. Small, W. Rogers, T. Small, G. May. Second row: R. Pratt, T. Ediss, K. McClenaghan, M. Stradling, E. Burns, D. Elhoff. R. Grandstaff, W. Bleasdalc, C. Swanson, R. Gentry. Third row: Coach J. Hoffman, J. Lorimer, C. Yocum, R. Querns, E. Schauer, R. Wolf, M. Phillips, R. Neeld, W. Marsh, J. Murray, W. Hoernle. With about fifty boys out for Varsity football and about forty for the Jay-Vees, Coach Hoffman and Coach Doheny drilled these fellows with one thought in mind, victory. This goal was attained by the Varsity, and the Jay-Vees gained valuable experi- ence for future years. Crowned champions of Lower Bucks County, the Varsity closed its season with a banquet at the Walkcr-Gordon Farm. The Senior boys on the team this year were D. Elhoff, E. Schauer, R. Querns, C. Yocum, and R. Grandstaff plus the very capable managers, G. Custer and W. Edwards. FOOT Page Sixty-two JUNIOR VARSITY First row: D. Foti, W. Rusccky, W. Whittaker, R. Evans, A. Raccosta, J. Walsh, J. Schauer, H. Zack, J. Tyrell, J. Johnson, W. Kane, L. Levin, R. Cash, J. Schermcrhorn, S. Shur, W. McAllister, Coach J. Doheny. Second row: R. Pratt, B. Pointon, W. Edwards, E. Keller, W. Nolan, J. Lebcgern, E. Byer, W. Sauerwald, N. Mislan, J. Harm, H. Swanson, J. Kupiec, J. Elchcck, G. Sweeney, C. Marcucci, C. Long, D. Marra .zo, K. Kite. M.H.S. BALL Trenton High Catholic Burlington Bridgeport Bristol Bensalem Langhorne Deaf School Bristol 0 0 6 0 14 19 13 18 13 Opp. 12 0 7 12 0 0 0 0 0 Page Sixty-three Left to right: W. Hoernle, R. Gentry, R. Neeld, M. Aiello, R. Querns, Mr. Do- hcny, E. Schauer, M. Young, R. Pratt, T. Seltzer, J. Campbell, M. Stradling. VARSITY BASKETBALL The varsity had a very successful year, completing their basketball season with 11 wins and 8 losses. The first game of the season was lost to Deaf School, but in the next three contests our boys were successful over Pennington, Florence, and the Alumni. Trenton Catholic then played our team and defeated them in a close game. The Bulldogs traveled to Bensalcm next, and put the Owls to rout. Crossing the river to Hamilton, they played a good first half, but fell before the opposition’s superior play in the last quarter. The Blue and Gold, after this loss, had a five-game winning streak, defeating Hightstown, Florence, N.J.S.D., Bristol, and Bensalem. On the court of the Golden Wave, our boys were beaten by a hard-fighting Catholic five. Following losses to Hamil- ton and B.M.I., the Bulldogs outplayed Hightstown for an easy victory. Bristol was the next foe, and, with determination in their hearts, our fellows defeated them, 35 to 29. Being crowned champions of Lower Bucks County, the Blue and Gold played Lower Merion at the Palaestra in the District Play-offs and were defeated, 57 to 18. Dick Querns and Tom Seltzer played their last game with M.H.S. Much credit is due to Mr. Doheny, new basketball mentor, for his fine coaching in turning out two championship teams this year. Page Sixty-four J. V. BASKETBALL This year the Jay-Vees were outstandingly successful and annexed the first Lower Bucks County J.V. trophy. The season was opened at the New Jersey School for the Deaf and the mute boys walked off the floor stinging from a 32 to 16 setback. After downing Pennington and Florence, our boys took their first loss of the year at the hands of Falls- ington, followed by a defeat from Trenton Catholic 24 to 6. Next, the Doheny charges walloped Bensalem—65 to 13. After a victory over Hamilton by a hair-raising 25 to 24 score and defeating Hightstown, they fell before Florence—30 to 29. The Jayvee boys then took Fallsington and N.J.S.D. in stride before dropping a sloppy game to Bristol. Once again, the Owls from Bensalem fell before our team to the score of 56 to 14. The fifth defeat of the season was suffered as Catholic overcame them—23 to 21 in the third overtime period. After another victory over Hamilton—31 to 25—came a defeat from B.M.I., followed by a win over Hightstown. Then a determined Jay-Vec team rushed to the Bristol Bunny’s floor . . . eager for revenge. This they accomplished by a 27 to 24 score making this the first Morrisville Jay-Vee quintet to defeat Bristol on their own court. This game tied up the Lower Bucks County race. Our fellows then proved that they could repeat by defeating Bristol—23 to 22. This gave them the championship. Mgrs (left to right): W. Rogers, D. Bus- traan. Second row: P. Allison, G. Walker, A. Summers, J. Lori- mer, G. Lebegern, R. Patterson, C. Farkas. Third row: E. Burns, E. Schauer, D. El- holf, Mr. Doheny. Page Sixty-five Sitting (left to right): Marjorie Mcars, Betty Ulrich, Lois Schumann, Sophie Parcinski, Rac DiSanto, Ma- tilda Zalutik, Dolores Frascella. Standing: Alma Carter, Miss Gish, Margaret Kiggins, Veronica Mislan, Carolyn Smith. SENIOR GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Most of the basketball played by the Senior girls was on an intramural basis this season. There were four games with outside competition. Two of these contests were with the alumni, and our girls won both of them. Two others were played with Cathedral High School and both brought defeat to Morrisville. Many of the girls on this year’s quintette had four years of playing experience which helped a great deal in their games. Although the team didn’t come out on top, it was no fault of their coach, Miss Gish, who was very helpful to the team throughout the season. She corrected many mistakes on the basketball court and always stressed the important rule of courtesy while playing the game. There was no regular captain for all the games this year, but a new captain was chosen before each contest. A great help to the outcome of the girls’ basketball season was the trio of V. Mislan, A. Carter, and C. Smith who served as basketball managers. Page Sixty-six Left to right: Ruth Neumann, Flora Raccosta, Helen Levondosky, Mary Kupicc, Catherine Palmer, Sophie Parcinski, Marguerite Boodlcy, Bet- ty Rose. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL C. Palmer, Captain B. Rose M. Boodley S. Parcinski Westchester H. Levondowsky F. Raccosta M. Kupiec R. Neumann, Manager This was the winning team of our intramural basketball league. The teams in this league took the names of different colleges. The players were made up of the members of the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. The games between these clubs were played in the high school gymnasium after school was dismissed. A lively time was enjoyed by all. The captain of 'Westchester’ was C. Palmer, one of the outstanding players of the team. Five games were played by 'Westchester’ and all of these were won. The girls showed a lot of spirit and had to play good basketball to be the winners of this league. The forwards did some very fine shooting, and the guards did a wonderful job of keeping their opponents from scoring. The'number of points made for the season by the forwards were as follows: H. Levondowsky—43 points; S. Parcinski—38 points; C. Palmer—25 points; B. Rose—21 points, and M. Boodlcy—2 points. Ruth Neumann was the very patient manager of the Westchester team. She did her job well, and the team is grateful to her. Page Sixty-seven Front row: K. Nice, A. Wendcl. W. Rog- ers, J. Boodley, K. McClcnaghan, R. Da- vis, C. Farkas, R. Brenner. Second row: R. Pratt, H. Hoff- man, C. Yocum, R. Ettengcr, D. Grand- staff, T. Ediss, W. Gunn, R. Lister. Third row: Mr. Do- heny, W. O t t, E. Burns, F. Krantz, E. Schauer, ¥. Hocrnle, J. Murray, R. Neeld, J. Lorimer, D. Bus- traan. ft TRACK The Spring call for Senior Track resulted in twenty-five boys reporting for training. Most of these boys had some experience which they gained last year and were able to put to good use. They were eager to learn and thus they worked hard. This proved helpful to both the individuals and the team. The team was coached by Mr. James Doheny. This was his second successive year as coach of the M.H.S. Tracksters. Later on, a call was made for Junior Track. This was answered enthusiastically by members of the Junior High School. These boys learned quickly and will be able to help fill in the vacancies in the Senior Squad made by those who graduated. Field Event Men: Javelin—Pratt, Murray, Gunn. Pole Vault—Lorimer, Pratt, Rogers. High Jump—Burns, Wolfe. Broad Jump—Schauer, Rogers. Shotput—Murray, Bleasdale, Me Clenaghan, Lister, Ediss, and Lord. Discus—Hocrnle, Farkas, Yocum, Me Clenaghen, Grandstaff, Lister, and Bleasdale. Running Event Men: Dashes — Rogers, Ettengcr, Neeld, Hoffman, Summers. Hurdles—Summers, Pratt, Hoffman, Rogers. Distance—Krantz, Lorimer, Schauer, Sum- mers, Rogers, Schreiber, Nice, Gunn, Boodley, Davis, Yocum. Page Sixty-eight The cheerleading squad consisted of eight girls this year, two girls representing each grade from ninth to twelfth. The leaders were chosen before the football season. Thirty- four girls were present at tryouts which were held on two different evenings. The final selection, after several eliminations, was made by the faculty. These girls were present at almost all athletic contests, helping to lead their team to victory. Even when we were on the low end of the score, they still showed plenty of pep and carried the school spirit to the spectators. About the middle of the basketball season, Virginia Schofield left to attend another school. This was somewhat of a loss to the squad but the girls still had the spark to carry on their cheering as before. 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