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

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WILLIA M DAI NIC R. RITTASl'l Bill lvest Vincent September QI Aeademie Energy and pcr.s'i.vfe11z'e conquer all things. YYell-built. mnseular senior . . . dark hair and eyes, a fair eomplexion. and a sheepish grin, added to his eharming ways, make hiln a good eau-li for the right girl . . . works hard and reeeives good marks. although homework is one of his ehief dislikes . . . interested in math and soeial studies . . . hobbies inelude horses, tennis. daneing, and small game lnmting . . , dresses conservatively , . . definitely plans to beeomo an engineer. Baseball, log Ulass Play, lily Football, 50, lil, 11, 123 . Student Count-il, .lg 'Frat-k, ll. STANLI-XY EDWARD SANDS Mel North Coventry Deeember 24- Aeademie alll S1ll'l'l'l,llS zriflz, those who are !',l0l'I'f1lf.,' t'amel-colored glasses deeeptively give him a studious ap- pearanee . . . tall and slim . . . sandy hair . . . possesses a hearty laugh . . . sees no good reason for homework . . . enjoys standing in the hall to observe the students passing by . . . enthusiastie high jumper , . . has given up walking. sinee he has aeeess to a Studebaker . . . skillful iee skater . . . after graduation. will work with his father in the paint business. l ootlm:ull, Sl, 103 Safely Patrol, ll, 123 'I'i':u-k, 12. Slll.-KNNH l'lLlZ.-XBETH SCHENCK Suzie East Coventry .-tpril I7 Home Eeonomies llr1ppine.vx ix a lmhif fo be eulfi1'aferI. This feminine-looking lass is aetually a vibrant bundle of energy . . . she prefers galloping along on her favorite horse to eooking and sewing . . . boys and eonvertibles are her main interests . . , looks forward to eold weather. which means iee skating . . . easily riled. but a good sport . , . will soon be flying beyond the blue horizon. as she intends to beeome an airline hostess. .rrts N Frattts Vlnh, HQ lllee Vlnlv, fig li'.ll.A,, ll, 12, presi- t ent. RICIIA RD NORMAN SCIl0I.I,l'lNlll'lltGElt Elvis East Coventry ,tpril at Agrieulturo 1'lea.vure nmkex the hours .verrn short. Average height , . . hrown hair and eyes whieh eontain the gleam of a misehief-maker . . . is known for his unusual ehuekle . . . gets his niekname from his Elvis imitalions . . . enjoys raeing aint meehanies . . , rarely parts eompany with his blaek leather jaeket ,... has diflienlty getting to sehool on time and would just as soon stay home . . . hopes to get a job and drive stoek ears after graduation. l ,l ,A., lll, ll, l2. LARRY ALLEN SIIENK Shenkie East Vineent Oetoher 24- General I 7I!'I'l'I' fhinlr of the future. If eoniex .won enough. One of the shortest boys of the elass . , . hrown hair neatly eombed in a wave . . . joined us in his senior year . . . enjoys the eompany of girls. one in partieular . . . some- times his temper gets the hesl of him . . . keeps in eondition by swimming . . . at home with a rifle . . . disagrees with the statement. There's no plaee like home . . . possesses an eager interest in all makes of ears . , . will heeome a laborer when he finishes his sehooling in June. l4'.F.A., U, 10, 11. IZHNJAMIN JDIIN SIIIBAN. JR. Jolmny East Coventry January Q9 Aeademie Ile .s-urexf xfrilfes flml sniffing gives flu' blow. Tall and lan-ky with large. dark. deep-set eyes . . . humorous ways eome naturally . , . prides himself on being a man of the world . . . spent most of his high sr-hool years in Coatesville . . . admires beautiful women . . . his ingenious mind works on building and designing models . . . often enjoys a game of golf . . . will join lns father in business. I-taselmall, 101 ll:1sketball,1U: Hoys' tllee Vinh, 10, 12: Floss Play, lti, ll, llg llanee Hand, ll: Football. 93 lNleistex'- singers, Ill, ll: Paint 61' l'ateli t'lnl1, log l'l1otog'i-aphy Ulub, fi, 101 Spanish Ulnli, ll, president: Student t'nlllll'il, ii, ll. tl'PttSlll'Pl'I 'l'i':u-lc, fl. W.

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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.

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HERBERT PAUL SIMON Butch YVest Vincent May l7 Agriculture Be happy :chile ye'er Ieerirf, For ye'er a lang time deidf' Une has but to look at his teasing smile to know the char- acter of this charming lad . . . intelligent conversationalist . . . finds it. easy to get his Ford stuck in the mud . . . delights in arguing with teachers . . . the deer haven't a chance, when he takes out his trusty rifle , . . keen interest in the fair sex . . . has the know-how to become a good farmer . . . future is undecided . . . may join the Service. l .I+'.A., 10, 11, 12, vice president. GERALDINE CURRAN SLIFER Gerry East Vincent October 3 Academic lily heart is erer at your service. Closely-trimmed black hair and brilliant blue eyes . . . at first appears to be quiet. but is actually quite talkative . . . very sympathetic with the troubles of other people . . . sketching is her favorite hobby . . . homework proves very boring . . . quotes Eloise continually . . . terrific swimmer . . , art work holds a promising future for her. liaskeitball, 93 Camera Club, 12: Cheerleading Club, 9: Girls' Chorus, 9, 11, 123 Library Club, ll, 12, NVorld Affairs Club, 10, ll. BARRY LEE STAHL l5aar North Coventry March ll Academic The day is lost on which one has not laughed. A light brown crew cut tops off this tall, good-looking, but extremely bashful senior . . . is fond of sports. but dislikes long football practices . . . derives great pleasure from swimming and water skiing . . . usually manages to shoot his share of game during hunting season . . . has not yet found a good reason for homework . . . his future plans lie in either joining the Service or going to college. Baseball, 11, 12: Basketball, El, 10, manager, 11, 12g Football, 9, 10, ll, 123 Safety Patrol. 11, secretary, 12. EDWIN RUSSELL STAUFl ER Eddie North Coventry February 3 Academic Ilis heart's as far from fraud as heaven from earth. The type girls go for . . . well-built. blue-eyed blond . . . capable football player . . . may become one of the ten best-dressed Americans . . , fabulous on water skis . . . milk is about the only food he really dislikes . . . finds long football practices very tiring . . . avid hot rod fan . . . expects to attend General Motors Institute of Tech- nology. Baseball, 9, 10: Basketball, 93 Camera Club, 10, 11 presi- dent: Class President, U: Class Vice President, 10, Football, Sl, 10, manager, 11, 12, co-captain: Patrol, EU, 10, 11, Uiqcaptaing Student Council, 11, 12, president: 'Ul0l'K'hH, -. JOAN LEOTA STOTT Joan East Coventry Juno 5 Commercial With 'roses in her cheeks, their .sweetness in her smile. Immediately one notices her lovely complexion , . . is always considerate and friendly . . . takes life as it comes. without fuss or regret . . . adores cats . . . has an extensive collection of figurines and pictures of cats . . . her many accomplishments include ice skating and swimming . . . future plans are to obtain a clerical job . . . after that-- who knows? Arts 8z Crafts Club, 9, Camera Club, 123 Girls' Chorus, El: Library Club, 10. KATHRYN MARIE SWAVELY Kathryn East Coventry February 17 Home Economics An ounce of 'mirth is worth a pound of sorrow. Never a dull moment when Kathryn is near by . . . ener- getic personality . . . possesses a hearty laugh . . . has a special liking for convertibles . . . believes in enjoying life as much as possible . . , blushes when she becomes disturbed . . . excess energy is used up during the summer by swimming . . . dancing is a favorite pastime . . , seeking a job and matrimony are in her future. Arts k Crafts Club, 9, Camera Club, ll: Cheerleadinr: Club, 9, Dancing Club, ti, l4'.H.A., 10, 11, 12, secretary: Girls' Chorus ll, 10.