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

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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.

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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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EDNA MARIE ORRS Edna Warwick January Q0 Commercial A girl unemployerl is thinking of mischief. Small. fragile blonde . . . light brown hair and soft blue eyes . . . noted for her unusually quiet voice . . . styles her own hair . . . can play a. merry tune on the piano . . . good taste in clothes accentuates an attractive figure . . has a tendency to be nervous . . . gets excited easily . . . Peggy is her inseparable companion . . . the business man that hires Edna will employ a fine secretary. Camera Club, 12, Shop Club, 12. DONNA KAY OVERDORF Donna East Vincent June 4- Commercial Silence is more eloquent than 'u'0rds.', A bashful personality adds to the sweetness of her ways . . , bright brown eyes and long brown hair . . . appreciates music, both hill-billy and popular . . . always in the mood for dancing . . . her sense of humor will be an asset throughout life . . . likes children and often baby-sits with her nieces and nephews . . . speedy typist . . . will work in an office after the Pomp and Circumstance March. Dance Club, 93 Girls' Chorus, 10, 11, 12. JAMES IRVIN PIKE Pikey East Nantmeal May '29 General A real 'man is he whose goodness is fl part of himself. Lanky six-footer with light brown hair and dark eyes . . . a good student in shop class . . . extremely interested in mechanical make-up of cars . . . usually seen, but not heard . . . has not yet found that special girl . . , courtesy is one of his personality plus factors . , . earns his spending money at Howard Johnson's . . . plans to serve his country after June l0. 'I'I':10k, 12. MARIE ELIZABETH PRESGRAVE Marie lvest Vincent March 25 Commercial The hearfs latter is read in the eyes. A pretty smiling face characterized by dazzling blue eyes and strawberry blond hair . . . thinks bookkeeping is fascin- ating . . . loves to take Sunday afternoon strolls . . . prefers men to immature boys . . . finds a cool swim in the summer very refreshing . . . will sit through a movie twice, if she is with her boy friend . . . Gail is her constant companion . . . to become a bookkeeper is her immediate desire. Arts Sz Crafts Club, 95 Camera Club, 113 Dance Club, 9. MARILYN FERNE RASER Mouse', West Vincent January 28 Commercial Politeness is to do and say, the kindest things in the kindest way. Sweet smile . . . gray eyes . . . long, wavy hair . . . good taste in clothes . . . often takes a needle and thread in hand to make her own garments . . . brings shame to a mermaid when she dives into the deep blue sea . . . miniature golf is one of her summer pleasures . . . quiet only until you get to know her . . . engaging personality . . . a. secretarial job and a walk down the aisle lie in her future. Arts KL Crafts Club, 93 Baton Club, 95 Dance Club, U3 friils' Chorus, 10, 11, 129 Student Council, 123 Torch , JUDITH ANN RHOADS Judy North Coventry January I3 Academic A tender heart. u will inflexible. Tiny-featured, brown-eyed brunette . . . unpredictable moods . . . has a temper when annoyed . . . thinks only of Don and weekends with him at college . . . doodles in her spare time . . . a doll on skates . . . swimming and the seashore are very appealing during the hot summer months . . . studying to be a hair dresser and taking wedding vows are two important goals in her future. Camera Club, 10, 11, Girls' Chorus,,9, 123 'l'orcl1 , 1213 'Fvsirling Corps, 9, 10, ll, 12, leader: VVorl:l Affairs Club, ll.