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

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GARY RALPH KIRBY Gary North Coventry February 19 General No road is long ivith good company. Identified by his walk and laugh . . . dark hair and eyes . , . well-mannered . . . sleek, neat appearance . . . ex- ceptionally smooth dancer . . . rarely nnsses a sports event . . prefers summer and swnmmng to winter and school work . . . spends his free time anywhere but home . . . cars are his chief hobby . . .undecided whether he will join the Navy or get a job. llsnsvball, 11, 12, Basketball, 10, manager, 11. .IEANNETTE EDITH KULLY Jeannette North Coventry March Ql Academic nlll1llc I'Xfll.Il!fflIf1 is the tvealfh of wealth. Long, black. naturally curly hair . . . possesses the gift of gala . . . traveled abroad during her sophomore year . . . finds Euro ean meo le interestinf . . , chewin im is a fa favorite habit . . . states her opinions clearly and doesn't likt arguments . . . will make her future husband a good cook since she dislikes leftovers . . . intends to work for a foreign airline in Europe. after she receives her diploma. lianl, 123 liasketlvall, 95 Caine-ra. Club, 11: Girls' Chorus, !lr,' ll, 12, lltxvkey, SI, Roberts Review , 11, 123 Torch , NEAL SWARTZ LAYMAN Squeel North Coventry Jalniary 5 Commercial Tim days of our youth are the days of our glory. Dynamic personality . . . despite his small size. he has no trouble attracting attention . . . is quick to answer any remark . . . homework and studying don't seem to agree with lnm . . . basketball and baseball are more his speed . . . one of our dependable projection crew . , . has a way with women . . . English is not his favorite class . . . may work at Bethlehem Steel Company. t'ainei'a t'lub, ll, 123 Class Play, 11, Pl'0jE'C'lOl' Crew, 11, 12, Ultoberts Review , 123 'l'ol'ch , 12. MARY RUTH LEARN Mary South Coventry April 16 Home Economics When there is room in the heart there is room in the house. Her pleasant ways make her easy to get along with . . . big dark eyes draw one's attention to a shyly smiling face . . . delights in preparing new and different dishes . . . a willing helper in the library . . . homework doesn't appeal to her . . . has a temper, but very seldom displays anger . . . is interested in joining the Service or becoming a practical nurse. Girls' Chorus, 113 Library Club, 12. SANDRA FAYE LEIMBACI-I Sandy East Vincent August G Academic Patience and geutleness is power. Looks can be deceiving, for this studious-looking, brown- haired, bright-eyed girl is a barrel of fun . . . conversation is second nature . . . a good book will hold her interest . . . loves to play golf . . . very talented in the field of art . . . basketball season is her favorite time of the year . . . is a mathematical wizzard, and in the future will become a math teacher. Arts Kr Crafts Club, 9: Class Play, 11: Girls' Chorus, 95 Torch , 12: VVorld Affairs Club, secretary, 10, 11. JOHANNA LOEHR. Jo West Vincent May 22 Academic Imagination is the eye of the soul. A tall blonde with a tall sense of humor . . . always ready ami able to make people laugh . . . her chief love in life is horses--riding them, showing them, fox-hunting, and reading horse stories . . . enjoys classical music. drawing, laughing. and of course, eating . . . tells us she dislikes nothing because she likes everything . . . would someday like to teach English in the new O.J.R. Building. Ants 8: Crafts Club, 9, Class Play, 11, 125 Photography Clul', Sl, VVorld Affairs Club, 11.

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MARGARET ANNIE HOFFMAN Peggy 1Yarwick August 27 Commercial The face ix The inrlzxr of the heart. Trim and shapely . . . peaches and cream complexion . . . finds swimming good exercise for an attractive figure . . . whether it be roller skating or ice skating. she enjoys both . . . rather bashful at times . . . loves to whirl around the dance floor . . . getting up in the morning proves mighty hard . . , skill in typing will make her an excellent secretary. Camera Club, 12, secretary, Class Secretary, 123 Shop l'lu1v, 12, Torch , 12. KATHERINE LOUISE HUNT Katy East Vincent November 21 Commercial The cery pink of perfection. Blue-eyed blonde with a tall. slender figure . . , intelligent, understanding personality . , . a perfectionist . . . every new job she attacks is done to the best of her ability . , . never lacks for conversation , . . lives for the holidays. which mean trips to North Carolina . . . reading good books is her favorite time-consumer . . . delights in arguing during l'ommercial Law class . . . after college, she will go to work as an executive or legal secretary. Hand, 12: Dance Club, Hg Girls' Chorus, 11, 12, Roberts Itex1ew , 11, 12, editor: VVorll1 Affairs Plub, 10, 113 'l'ol'cl1 , lil. JAMES STAUFFER HUY Jim North Coventry August '27 Academic God delights in True earnexf thinkers. Clean-cut . . . West Point type . , . the perfect gentleman . . . versatile nature . . . has brains as well as brawn . . . often found eating carrots and celery. but Claims no relation to the rabbit family . . . active in school sports . . . prefers short stories to novels . . . finds time to listen to popular music and attend good movies . . . regrets the fact that he can't sleep late in the morning . . . will make a fine college student. liaseball, 9, 10, 11, 12: Basketball, 9, 10, 11, 12, Class President, 11, 12: Class Vice President, 19, Football, 11, 10, 11, 12: Student Uouncil, 11, 12: '1'orch , 12, JOIIN LEE JOHNSON ,I0hm1y NOrtll COVellt1'y September 17 A1'11df'I11if' S.'1e11ce ix one great arf of corrrcrxalimi. Tall, thin. and brown-haired . . . always modest and retiring . . . pleasant and courteous . . . keenly interested in the mechanics of automobiles . . . delights in hot-rodding . . . proud of his '49 Chevy . , . would enjoy spending his mornings in bed . . . all girls are of special interest . . . does a conscientious job at the Kenilworth general store . . . pals with Ernie and Wayne . . . plans to join the Marine Corps upon graduation. Safety Patrol, 11, 12. DOUGLAS ROBERT KEIM Doug North Coventry July 16 Com mercilal A deed 'well done plea.-wth the heart. Our indispensable projector and amplifier manager . . . tall and thin . . . light brown hair . . . usually seen hurying through the halls on his way to set up a projector . . . appears nervous at times . . . photography is his principal hobby . . . always willing to offer his services as chauffeur for school organizations , . . friendly to all . . . expects to obtain office work, probably accounting. Band, 9, 10, 11, 121 Uamera Club, 10, 11, 12, vice presti- dentg Projector Lrew, 10, 11, 11.2 Roberts Review , 1.3 Safety Patrol, 11, 121 Torch , 12. FRANKLIN KENNETH KEIM Flamp North Coventry July IU Academic A trac and brace and don'-nrighf honest man. W'ell-mannered . . . tall. blond athlete . . . sports a crew cut . . . can cut a neat figure on ice . . . travels to see Elaine in his '50 Chevy . . . hot. sticky summer days find him cooling off in the nearest pool . . . seeks the easiest and less strenuous ways of doing things . . . autumn brings thoughts of football and hunting . . . may go to work for The Philadelphia Electric Company. Basketball, 50, 10, 11, 125 Safety Patrol, 11, 12.

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ALVIN NEV LYNCH Al East Vincent March 7 General A king can make a nolnleman, bfut only God can 'make a gentleman. Brown, flat-top haircut . . . twinkling eyes and a boyish grin . . . has a way with people. especially members of the opposite sex . . . working with cars gives him real pleasure . . . well-groomed and courteous . . . reads all the hot rod and auto mechanics magazines . . . often visits Phoenixville and Marie . . . a good sport even when he is on the wrong end of a joke . . . expects to follow the career of an electrician. Band, 91 Basketball, 95 Football, 10. EARNEST STANLEY MOCK Ernie North Coventry April 19 Agriculture The 'prinlcipuf buxirlexs of life fx to enjoy if. Brown-eyed youth of medium height . . . happy-go-lucky . . . impish smile and laugh . . , favors his '47 Chevy, but has a. keen interest in anything with four wheels and a motor . . . hard worker . . . pumps gas at Ramble Inn . . . manages to keep his balance on ice skates very well . . . deplores rain in winter . . . never loses sleep over unfinished homework . . . will fulfil his desire to travel when he joins the Navy. F'.F'.A., ll, l2. OPAL RAMONA MONKS Ops North Coventry April 26 Commercial A gentle heart is tical with an easy thread. A package of sweetness and charm . . . striking blue eyes . . . noted for her unusual outbursts . . . always extolling the virtues of a '37 Chevy , . . gets a thrill out of wrestling matches and stock car races . . . loves to dance, if her partner is Ray . . . sleeping and eating heartily agree with her . . . possesses a yen for homemaking and will become a bride in the fall. on-is' Chorus, 9, 10, 11, 12. ' ROBERT LYMAN MURRAY Bob East Coventry May Q5 General Life is u, very funny 17I'0lJ0.S'ifi0lt affcr all. Restlessness te-nds to get the best of this brown-haired male . . . may be found at Trunks with Dominic and Al when not getting the maximum speed out of his Ford . . . no girl troubles . . . looks on the light side of life . . . often called Wyatt . . . finds night life very appealing . . . easily bored with school studies . . , intends to become a draftsman. Baseball, 95 Track, 12. HERBERT FRANCIS NYCE Herb West Vincent August 27 General All man of action are dreainersf' Jet black hair . . . serious dark eyes , . . dreamy nature often displayed by a blank expression on his face . . . industrious worker and a good student when he wants to be . . , spends much time thinking of places to go, so he won't have to stay home . . . likes cars and keeps his Chevy repaired and in good condition . . . has trouble keeping his hands and feet warm during the winter . . . an excellent shot with a gun . . . will work during the summer and later join the Service. Chess Q Checkers Club, 93 Arts KL Crafts Club, 9. DOROTHY ANN NYMAN Dot North Coventry January 3 Commercial As demure as if butter 'wrmld melt in her vnzmthf' Shoulder-length hair and a beautiful smile describes this slender lass . . . musically inclined, especially for pop music . . . thinks studying is quite unnecessary . . . has found that the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach . . . can be seen attending most school activities , . . dancing and swimming are her favorite amusements , . . congenial personality will aid her in obtaining a good office job. Roberts Review , 123 Torch , 12.