Nazareth Area High School - Comet Yearbook (Nazareth, PA)

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Btid” JOHN BEISEL “Bud” has a mania for Fords, and is especially at- tached to a certain green one. He was one of our inter- class basketball stars. Besides operating a hot dog stand summers in lower Nazareth, the remainder of John’s lime is spent in the vicinity of Nazareth High. Science Club (3): Class Basketball (1) (2) (3); Cheer- leader (2); Commercial Club (1) (2). WILLIAM DENNETT “Billy “Billy” is one of the members of the Comet art stall and spends much of his time in the art room. Dancing and drawing are his chief hobbies, and can he get the girls with that big Buick! He is a welcome addition to any group of students and is well liked by all. Gym Exhibition (1) (2); Science Club (1) (3); Mar- ionette Club (1); Comet, Art Co-Editor (3); Senior Play, Extra (3); Prom, Co-Chairman of Decoration Committee (2). MIRIAM BENNINGER “Benny” Benny” is another of the jolly students from Bath. She appears to be a very quiet and shy individual, but that’s deceiving. Once started, she can hold her own in any conversation. Her ambition is to become a nurse. Glee Club (1); Music Festival (1); Volley Ball (1), Dramatic Club (3).

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MERLE BAUER Bauer” Click! Click! What’s that noise? It’s Merle typing for the Blue and White Standard or the Comet. This light haired student is popular with the opposite sex. He is quite a musician, and plays the saxophone in the school band. (Confidentially, he is also an expert guitar and harmonica player.) Band (1) (2) (3); Orchestra (1); Commercial Club (1) (2) (3); Class Secretary (2); Comet, Typist (3); Blue and White, Typist (3). WILLIAM BAUER “William’ William “Chatterbox” Bauer!! This jovial carefree chap hails from near Bath. Though “Bauer” doesn’t take his studies too seriously, he is an excellent speaker in his P. D. class. He likes basketball and baseball, but girls are “taboo” as far as he is concerned. His main ambition in the future is to become a welder. VICTOR BEERS “Vic” Never hurrying, never worrying, Victor ambles seren- ely through life. But just add Robert Kocher to the scene and the result is terrific. Victor’s main attraction in school is science and he can be found frequently puttering in the laboratory. Science Club (2) (3); Class Basketball (2), Captain (3): Athletic Council, Secretary (3); Gym Exhibition (2) (3).

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MILTON BITZ Mickey” Quite good-looking, isn’t he? “Mickey” hails from Stockertown and is considered the champion question and chatterbox of the class. He also has a flair for mischief; however, he takes an interest in his school work and has proved he’s no slacker. “Mickey” espec- ially enjoyed the part of “Dutch” in Growing Pains.” Mary Ellen wouldn’t have anything to do with it, would she, “Mickey”??!! Music Festival (1); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); A Cappella Choir (2) (3); Athletic Council (3); Operetta (2) (3); Class Secretary (3); Forum (3); Class Basketball (1) (2) (3); Basketball, Asst. Manager (3). VIRGINIA ELINTON “Ginny” “She’s blonde!” “She’s tan!” “She’s chic!” These com- bined with a graceful sophistication help make “Ginny” a center of attraction in any crowd. “Ginny” hails from “Philly” and has a knack for dressing smartly. As a member of Student Council. “Ginny” was responsible for the tricky programs at the school dances. Besides doing her work efficiently, she enjoys dancing and gaiety when her tasks are finished Commercial Club (3); Student Council, Asst. Sec. Treas. (3); Comet Staff, Social Editor (3). BETTY BOWERS “Betty” Although this small blue-eyed girl is serious about her school work, she is very fond of sports. Bowling and skating are her favorites, and at basketball she’s a whiz. Wherever there’s talking and laughing, there’s Betty, for she is always the center of fun. Her ambition is to be- come an efficient secretary, and if effort counts, she certainly will be. Commercial Club (1) (2); Dramatic Club (1); Base- ball (1); Volley Ball (3); Hockey (3); Comet Staff, Typist (3).