Owen J Roberts High School - Torch Yearbook (Pottstown, PA)

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JAM ES EVANS BITLER Wild Jim South Coventry Der-ember 5 Agrieulture llc fha! Illf.'4l'hi0f hafehefh, rriisrliirf f'aff'hf'fh. Strong, husky build . . . takes great pains with his dark wavy hair . . . has a mischievous smile , . . quiet only in the eompany of strangers . . .seldom seen without his glasses . . . feels at home working around ears. esperially a '49 Ford . . . dresses aeeordiug to the latest styles . , . favorite topies of conversation are hot rods and auto rar-es , . . future plans are indefinite. l .l ,A., Ei, 10, 11, 12. CARUL MARIE BOLKER Carol East Coventry February 28 Commereial Knowledge in youth ix wisdom in aye. This somewhat bashful brunette is an outstanding student with fascinating dark brown eyes . . . attraetlve figure . . . enioys outdoor aetivities, especially long walks and swiln- ming . . . always ready to go bowling . . . pet peeve is apple polishersu . . . eraves shrimp and angel food Cake . . . reeeived the ll.A.R. award . . . well-liked by elassmates . . . her eonunerr-ial ability will prove useful in offiee work. Hand, 12g Vaniera Vinh, 12, Class Sec-retary, UI llance Club, 195 Girls' Vhorus, ll, 12: Girls' Sports Club, E03 Library f'lub, 123 Roberts lteiit-w , 10, 11, 123 Worll Affairs Ulub, 10, 11g 'l'Ul't'll', editor, 12. MARY ALICE BULLINGER M ary Warwiek July 18 Home Economies Humor is the harmony of ffm heart. Cheerful. blue-eyed brownette . . . full of life . . . always ehuekling about something . . . just a farm girl at heart . . . extremely fond of raising eattle and working on her grand- father's farm . . . eolleets miniature statues of horses . . . enthusiastie 4-ll Club member . . . heartily agrees that diamonds are a girl's best friend , . . working on the farln and becoming a wife are her immediate desires. F.lt.A., Et, 10, 11, treasurer, 12. PATRICIA ANN BORTMAN Pat North Coventry April 23 Commereial 'Tis never too lah' for delight. Talkative blonde . . . alluring hazel eyes . . . lively person- ality . . . possesses the rare ability to make the most boring things seem amusing . . . is very aetlve in all outdoor sports . . . eould eat lobster tail seven days a week . . . excellent swimmer, but dislikes being dueked . . . ardent reeord eolleetor . . . disapproves of melted snow . . . will enliven the atmosphere of some lueky businessman's offiee in the very near future. Baseball, 103 Girls' C'horus. ft. Jlllll'l'H ANN BUYER Judy North Coventry July 5 Aeadenue To find the mind's construction in the fave. Vivaeious blonde with penetrating brown eyes . . . well-liked by her fellow seniors . . . often heard quoting famous people . . . possesses fine poetie and artistie talents . . . her unusual vorabulary holds her listeners spell-bound . . . doodles in every spare moment . . . loves writing letters and visiting Gettysburg College . . . her immediate future is undecided, but she hopes to enter eollege, Band, 121 Class Play, 111 Girls' Uhorus, 123 Hockey, 9, manager, 10, 11, 123 Noi-eo News , Sig Safety Patrol, 93 Student Uouneil, lilg '1'U1'1'ilH, 12. HARRY EVER ETT BRINKMAN Smiliu' Jam-k East Vineent November 20 Aeademic Ile newer is alone that ix avr-ompanicrf with noble thought. Tall. good-looking lad . . . outstanding beeause of his bril- liant red hair . . . interests lie mainly in mathematies and seienee . . . hails l'rom San Diego, Cal .... brought with him a unique style of jitter-bugging that is admired by most girls . . . finds bowling and tennis enjoyable . . . is a skillful basketball player and seems to have his own cheering section . . . his future plans lie in engineering. Basketball, 11, 12, Bowling Club, 103 Ulu-ss Club, 9.

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GLENN OXLEY BEENER Balch West Vincent April I4 General flow to get bored is the object of all civilization. Lazy brown eyes indicate an allergy for work . . . tall. slender build . . . fishing and hunting are first on his list of spare time activities . . . cars prove fascinating to him . . . quiet, but not shy . . . definitely not the bookworm type . . . shows little interest in girls . . . delights in roaming the halls . . . plans for the future lie in truck-driving. Baseball, 9, 10: Basketball, 9. CATHERINE LOUISE BEIDLER Cathy North Coventry January 31 Commercial When the disposition is friendly, the face pleases. Brown wavy hair . . . expressive eyes . . . always quick to volunteer her services to a needy cause . . . collects pictures of movie stars . . . fond of eating at different restaurants . . . keen interest in the opposite sex . . . goes crazy over rock and roll music and Elvis . . . a patron of Bause's lirug Store . . . may work l'or Uncle Sam or become a switchboard operator at Pottstown Hospital. Caniera. Club, 10: Girls' Chorus, 9, 10, 11, 125 Roberts Review , 123 Softball, U. NANCY JEAN BERKEY Nancy East Coventry September '22 Home Economics Beauty is truth, truth beauty? Pleasing to the eye . . . soft. shiny blond hair . . . long lashes cannot hide sparkling blue eyes . . . popular with all her classmates . . . reliable and capable student . . . never misses a good argument . . . ice skates and dances with the skill of a professional . . . fond of animals, especially cats and dogs . . . will acquire a job and make money--there- after. marriage. Camera Club, 03 Class Play, 121 F.H.A., 11. 12, president. Twirling Corps, 0. BARRY B. BICKEL Barry Union November 22 Agriculture Manners makyfh man. Quiet young man . . . brown crew cut and friendly brown eyes . . . derives pleasure from the simple things in life . . . making things grow gives him a sense of real accomplish- ment . . . finds the intricate details of airplane models fascinating . . . plays the trumpet with real enjoyment . . . can do without rock and roll music very easily . . . will become an agricultural chemist or a dairy farm manager. Band, 9, 10, 11, 123 F.F.A,, 9, 10, 11, 12, officerg Music Club, 9, 105 - roman, 12. HELEN VIOLA BICKEL Helen North Coventry May 16 Academic The sign of wisdom is a coiitinued cheerfulne.ss. A friendly smile is her trademark . . . energy and intelligence are her outstanding qualities . . . has brown curly hair and sincere brown eyes . . . fervent member of the 4-H Club . . . is somewhat flirtatious , . . her pond is a main attraction in Kenilworth . . . displays musical talent when playing the piano . . . active in C.B.Y.F. work . . . camera bug . . . in our crystal ball, we see Helen as a future teacher. Band, 9, 10, 11, 125 Basketball, 11 8: 12 manager: Camera Club, 10, 11, 125 Girls' Chorus, 9, 10, 11, 12g Torch , 12: VVor1d Affairs Club, 10. DAVID RONALD BISHOP Baa South Coventry October 15 Agriculture Tis the far1n.er's care that makes the field bear. Hard-working, blue-eyed blond . . . disapproves of home- work and English class . . . keen drag-racing fan . . . finds it hard to keep from talking in study hall . . . has an easy- going disposition . . . proved his farming ability by winning top prizes in the State F.F.A. project contest . . . would like to try his hand at operating bulldozers. F.F,A., 9, 10, ll, 12. president.

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BARBARA LOIS BROWER Barb North Cove-ntry Sm-ptinber Q7 Commercial Sincerify gircx uiings fo power. Une ol' the tallest girls in our class . . . winning smile dis- plays beautiful teeth . . . interest in fashions is clearly shown in her dress . . . laughs hilariously at almost anything . . . ncvcr refuses good food . . . frequent spectator at athletic contests . . . enjoys ice skating. roller skating. and dancing , . dislikes getting up early . . . will enter beauty culture school. :ave her money. and travel. l'anicr:i Club, ll, Girls' Uliorus, tl, 11, 123 Torch , 12. GAII. DARLENE BROWVER. Squirt North Coventry Se-ptcniber 19 Commercial To ll7Itl'6'l'NfflI1d is to forgiref' Attractive brunette . . , fond of Chinese and Italian food . . . a good joke arouses her sense of humor . . . enthusiastic Elvis lan . . . adores an old. but faithful '50 Olds . . . easy to auger--but quick to forgive . . . can't stand showoffs', or loud-mouths . . . looks forward to record sessions with thc gang ' . . . plans to go to business school until wedding bells ring. t':uncr:i Club, 10, ll, 13: Band, II, Basketball, 103 Girls' l'lniru:s, fi, 10, ll, 123 llnckey, El, 10, 113 Librzlry Club, 10, 1 I 111 Roberts Review , J, 10, 11, 1L3 '1'orcl1 , 12. CLARENCE ARTHUR BUSH Busby East Vincent May Qt! General Jokes are the cayerzne of !'07I'l'f'I'Sf'lff0Il and fhe salt of life. l ric:idly. likable personality . . . tall and stocky . . . light brown hair . . . well informed on the latest jokes . . . the fish haveuit a chance when he takes rod and reel in hand . . has trouble keeping his car in one piece . . . interested in uorking with model airplanes . . . finds hunting a worth- while pastime . . . if he floesu't join the Service, truck driving may be his future meal ticket. CAROL LYNN CLAUSER Carol South Coventry October 13 Academic As your uieddiny ring zrears, you'll uiear off your carexf' Blue-eyed blonde . . . very attractive . , . relishes hockey practice . . . putts around in a ,52 Chevy . . . goes for Perry Como's smooth style . , . doesn't care for Elvis's rock and roll . . . smooth dancer , . . a real tease with a temper . . . deplores grouchy teachers . . . took matrimonial vows in her junior year . . . will go to Germany in July to join her husband. Band, 9, 10, 113 Camera Club, 10, 11, Girls' Chorus, 9, 10, 11, 123 Hockey, 9, 10, 11, 12 eo-eaptain3 Norco News , 03 Roberts Review , 10, 113 Softball, 10. RONALD ALBERT COLLINS Ronnie East Vincent July 6 Commercial Laughter 'makes good bloodf' This tall, healthy-looking lad can often be seen smiling at the girls . . . feels that summer and baseball go together like shoes and socks . . . will spend the evening at home, if there are good TV programs to watch and a full refrigerator . . . enjoys dancing and listening to records . . . known for his deep laugh . . . his future plans are indefinite. Chess KL Checkers Club, U3 Sports Club, 9: WVorld Affairs Club, 11. WILLIAM RANDOLPH CRESSMAN Ike lvarwick September lti Academic Let your strength be the law of justice. At first glance, one sees an athletic-looking youth with serious brown eyes . . . upon further observation, those eyes twinkle with the mischief of a fun-loving lad . . . mystery stories can get his full attention . . . dancing and sports are his chief amusements . . . finds spending money very useful . . . keen interest in cars . . . college will lead him to success. Class President, St, 103 Eziseballi 9, 10, 113 Basketball, tl, 10, 11, 123 Football, 10, ll, lL, Safety Patrol, 10, 11, lieutenant, 123 co-captain: Soccer. 9.