Northampton Area High School - Amptennian Yearbook (Northampton, PA)

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MARION LAUBACH, A.B. Her very frouns are fairer Than smiles of ether maidens are. —Coleridge I passed by her window —and heard her playing the piano, beautifully. In a v» ry depressed mood, I entered her classroom, and left a little later, giyly, by reason of her extraordinary smile and cheering nature. 1 selected a course in Latin, pessimistically, and was graduated from it, knowingly. Now—of whom arc we thinking? Miss Laubach, of course. Who wouldn't recognize that smile, that generous nature, those willing hands, that cultured mind, as Miss Laubach. Truly, to know her is to love her. Subjects: French, Latin. Graduate of: Wi'son College. MICHAEL LISETSK1. Ph.B. Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and unting an exact. —Bacon Mr Lisetski's first year on the N. H. S. faculty finds him a universal favorite, especially with our class of '36, for he is truly an all-around person and a real sport. This is proven by his varied interests: his precise manner and systematic methods, spiced with genuine humor in P of D and History sessions, his active interest in school athletics, and the general air of helpful agreeableness which seem to belong” very much to him. Outside of our N. H. S. you may find Mr. Lisetski on a football field or a basketball floor, ref-ing, or in a blue coupe and a bright mood, driving! Subjects: History and Problems of Democracy. Graduate of: Allentown Prep School and Muhlenburg College. Graduate work at: Pennsylvania State College. CRACK H. FLICK. B.S. We call some books immortal, do they live ? If so, believe me, rime hath made them pure, In btmks the veriest wicked rest in peace. —Bulwer Lytton I looked up from my ‘‘Reader’s Digest” and saw Miss Flick bending over stemmed, yellow roses. I looked again and marveled at the blue serenity of her eyes against the yellow velvet of the roses. At a crowded desk of eager students. Miss Flick’s slender fingers deftly worked over bocks. My gaze was held fascinated by the efficient fingers admirably disposing of books and books and books. Glancing upward my eyes met the unperturbed glance of Grace Flick, the tall, slender librarian. Moving in an atmosphere of calm and tranquility, she is never too busy to help you find a book on anything fron Alice in Wonderland to a Harvard Classic. Subject: Library Instruction. Graduate of: Millersville State Teachers College.

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ARLENE REED, A.B. To those who know thee not no uords can paint; and those who know thee, know all words are faint! —Hannah More The term Personality” has been widely misused, hut considering it in its (highest) sense, wc look upon Miss Reed as a real example. Her utter sincerity and charming helpfulness have made her a favorite of every member of’36. She’s a Math Wizard: she’s an excellent Dramatic Coach: she knits, and competently teaches its art to many: she argues spirit-edly—mcsrly with (some) Seniors: but she just can’t seem to contTcl the exuberant spirits of an otherwise inanimate alarm clock du ring her English and Literature Classes. Sufjects: English. Graduate of: Dickinson College. Qraduate work at: Pennsylvania State College. CLAYTON E. BUELL, B.S. Tho' modest on his unemharrs'd brow nature had written gentleman.” —Byron Behind a maze of test tubes and suffocating smoke, we find Mr. Buell demonstrating a formula for Cl2. Chemistry plus Mr. Buell’s dry sense of humor equals double interest plus extra energy. This tall, handsome teacher is popular among the Seniors for other reasons besides his sophisticated sense of humor: mainly his good sportsmanship and his adeptness to produce brain-twisting cheers! (the Greek yell.) This gentleman obviously believes in taking in the sights of Northampton. For outside of school hours his well-groomed figure can be seen along the main stem of the town. In school hours he spends his time rescuing over-ambitious students who accidently stumble over the formula for gun-powder. The Seniors nave but one complaint to make: what this unsuspect, ng male needs is the woman’s touch.” Have you ever seen him pour water on the floor when there was a sink handy? Un-believeble! But it’s true. Subjects: Mechanical Drawing, Chemistry. Graduate of: California State Teachers College. Graduate uork at: Pennsylvania State College and Carnegie Institute of Technology. MARGARET ANN PERRY. B.S. There uas a soft and pensive grace, a cast of thought upon her face That suited well the forehead high, the eyelash dark, and downcast eye. —Scott Rokeby ‘‘Lovely to look at, delightful to know,” perfectly describes the blue-eyed, vivacious Miss Perry, the new addition to our faculty, without a word of warning, students have suddenly become art-conscious. To find the cause of this sudden interest one need look no further than the blithe Peggy Ann. Her selfish sense of humor collects as many admirers as honey-suckle collects bees. No wonder she gets offerings of doughnuts from appreciative students. Her personality is well-expressed in her low, musical voice. We truly appreciate her being with us and we hope she will remain for many more years. Subject: Art. Graduate of: Ohio State University.

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LESTER YEAGER In every rank, or great or small His industry supports us all. —Gay As the piston goes down for its first stroke, the intake valve opens,” etc. Surely none of the hoys leaving high school will ever forget this explanation imparted to us by Mr. Yeager. After the many semesters any hoy that was able to assimilate all he learned of soldering, reed weaving, mechanics, tin smithing, electrical wiring, would make a fine handyman for any leap-year bride. If rny of his students are so lucky as ever to have a home of their own, they’ll surely think of Mr. Yeager when repairing one of those damaged electric cords. Subject: General Shops. Graduate of: Bloomsburg State Normal School. Graduate uwrk at: Muhlenberg College, Pennsylvania State Colli ge, Oswego New York State Teachers College. HELEN M. NEWHARD, A.B. Music hath charms to sooth a savage beast. —Congreve A smiling face, a pleasant voice, and the gift of conversing with anyone on anything. You’ve guessed it, MissNewhard.A bright word of greeting to everyone is her password as she goes through the hall. As capable as she is understanding, Helen Newhard not only assists in operetta work but directs the Girls Glee Club competently. Expertly, she holds her music classes so that non-musically inclined students find themselves singing. To speak to her, you cannot help but appreciate her sympathetic nature and her friendliness. Greatly interested in musical achievements, she finds pleasure in attending as many musical gatherings as possible. Subjects: Music, Theory, and Composition. Graduate of: Keystone State Teachers College, Pennsylvania State College. Graduate work at: Pennsylvania State College. CLINTON BILHEIMER The fruit dented from labor is the sueetest of pleasures. —V AUVEN ARGUES How often we marvel at the creative ability of the painter, the sculptor, the designer. Yet we think none too often of the man who carves and shapes out of wood the chairs, the desks, the chests: pieces of furniture to suit our comfort, our daily need. Visit our Mr. Clinton Bilheimer whose workshop contains all kinds of queer tools to cut roughly or smoothly the surface turns of wood in either a plain or twisted form. Humbly, Mr. Bilheimer says that he wants boys to learn how to handle tools, to know that a little work can make the handy thing; but he does more than this—he creates in the hearts of boys an appreciation of home beauty. So careful is he in his practices, he teaches how to avoid slovenly thoughtless things in using tools and things in the home. Subject: Woodwork. Graduate of: Kutztown State Teachers College. Graduate Work at: Pennsylvania State College.