Palisades High School - Palisadian Yearbook (Kintersville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1953 volume:

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Note- All artwork in this annualsug- gests the motifof the curtain designs in the Memorial Auditorium. 3 I P P F 1 i eontevzte Frontispiece Seniors I Foreword Underclassmen Table of Contents Activities Dedication Sports Administration Memories Faculty Patrons 3 W:N?'y L, . .N . ' 5 f is 4 so . , We, the Class of 1953, dedicate this volume of the Palisadian to the new Palisades High School. Without a doubt this building will exert a pronouncedinfluence upon the lives of present and future citizens of the community. We wish to express our appreciation to those who have expended their efforts and time to make this dream come true. It is our sincere hope that future classes will hold this school in high esteem and appreciate the many advantages that it has to offer them. 4 fitvz' ' T if '.--- -w ,iw , ' 9 ' 5 . 'E .VV in Www 5 S. 1. r!-Q..,y., .M l we Q X 4' l 8 4 MK K is iii T ,,,., vrgk.. .. .lx X it 5 -qv 4: QU, GF ,guy 5 ' J 2 , 6- 4 f .. ft K. 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'w,.s'x'1' -, 'g -.- fr :1 N l i I i la , . v-f-ngsmian-Q21 -aww: M . .f , n .W tw -ve'-1,214 L ' N if gf: '. V A ' a --.. -1 .-1592-vv 1 f Melvin G. Mack M.S, To the Graduates: To you the class of 1953 belongs the privilege of being the first class to graduate from the new Palisades High School building. The building design, plan, and construction reflect the educational purposes of a modern school, and also, offer a distinct interpretation of the culture found in the architecture of the age. What a thrill it was to be able to use a beautiful auditorium, a large pleasant library and a spacious gymnasium. The classroom facilities now provide an opportunity for you to gain many worthwhile educational experiences. However, regardless of the beauty of the school surroundings, the effect that it had on you is the real thing that counts. If you have taken full advantage of the new facilities that were provided for you by the people of the community, then we feel that our efforts have not been in vain. And so in life, take advantage of the opportunities as you meet them, and you will be a credit to yourself and a successful person. We invite you to return often to your Alma Mater and follow its prog- ress and development. Though your stay in the new building has been but a few short months, I know that you wish pleasant school days for the many future graduates of the Palisades High School. To you the class of 1953 accept my congratulations and best wishes for success and happiness. mdao'ny.m4c46 Regional Supe r intendent 10 Theodore A. Brown M.A. To the Graduates: You of the class of 1953 have the distinct honor of being in the first class to graduate from our new high school building. About this privi- lege you will often reminisce. The unfortunate thing is that you have been able to enjoy the facilities of this most modern school for one-half year only. Being the first class has made you a pace-setting group. I feel that you have done much to set a good example for those who will follow you in becoming graduates of the Palisades High School. My time of working with you has been pleasant but too brief. You have done much to make my first year at Palisades High a good year. May God direct you in all that you choose to do. Z. 4. haue High School Principal Helen Kolmar Secretary Lives at R. D.4f1Coopersburg. . . graduated from Bethlehem Business College . . . completed the ste- nographer's course . . .favorite pas- time is dancing. 11 J. M. Fink M.A. To the Graduates: It is with deep regret that I see you leave our high school. My as- sociations with you have been very pleasant. I would like you to think of Commencement not as the end but of the beginning of your educational process. The purpose of education is, To learn the art of living well. You have made a beginningg learn to excel in it. In these troubled times many or all of you may be called upon for sacrifices of a greater or lesser degree. That is life. History records this struggle of all generations. Remember, no matter how dark the picture, a smile will brighten it: no matter how low the spirit, faith will lighten it. As you leave the portals of Palisades High School, we wish you suc- cess in everything you undertake. Helen Nast Secretary Graduate of Nockamixon High School . . . likes dancing and cro- cheting . . . Mr. Fink's very effi- cientsecretary. . . dislikes students poppingin and out of the office . . . recently married . . . now lives at Harrow, Penna. 12 71 nz, fail Elementary Principal DONALD J. CHATTIN Military Leave Degree of B. S. obtained in agriculture and Sci- ence atPenn State . . . enjoys hunting and sports . . . dislikes backseat drivers . . . a resident of Riegels- ville, Pa. . . will always be remembered for his red hair. MARIE L. CHATTIN School Nurse Phooey A resident of R. D. Riegelsville, Pa. . . obtained R. N. degree at Flower Fifth Ave. Hospital, New York . . . gay and attractive . . . likes to swim and read. ANDREW CORRY Music Director Quiet! ! Lives at 152 Fayette St., Bridgeton, N. J .... has his B. S. and Ed. M. from Temple University . . . teaches music . . . very helpful . . . likes reading and baseball. WILLARD FLUCK Sponsor 8B Get rid of the chewing gum Resides at 31 Belmont Avenue, Quakertown, Pa. . . has A. B. degree from Muhlenberg College . . . teach- es Eng1ish,socia1 studies, and Latin . . . likes writing. MABEL FOELINER Sponsor '7 Let's settle dovm Claims Ferndale, Pa. as her home . . . very am- bitious . . . attended Muhleubergand obtaineda B. S. degree . . . knows her history . . . fond of nature walks. ROY H. GIESMANN Sponsor F.F.A. Let's get quiet Finds the job of farmingand teaching difficult . . . lives at Pleasant Valley, Pa. . . secured B. S. degree from Penn State . . . helped make the first F.F.A. dance a success. 13 lows town AGNES KLINE Nurse Lives in Kintnersville, Pa. . . has an R. N. degree from Saint Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. . . teaches homenursing . . . is well versed in the art of gardening. CHRISTIAN MANN Sponsor 9A Yes, well! Comes from Passer, Pa. . . teaches art . . . receiv- ed B. S. degree at Kutztown State Teachers College, Kutztown, Pa. . . turns to music, hiking, and bicy- cling in his spare time. IUSTUS MEYERS Sponsor 9B Pick a number from one to ten l-lails from 220 E. Broad St.-, Quakertown, Pa. . . secured B. S. degree at Penn State . . . teaches voca- tional agriculture and industrial arts . . . spends his leisure time at woodworking. 14 LLOYD HAND Sponsor 11 Rough Problem' ' Lives in Hellertown, Pa. . . received Ph B degree from Muhlenberg College . . . teaches mathematics ' and German . . . faculty manager for sports o professional sports closely. JANE HARDING Sponsor 10 Settle Down Makes her home in Gilberton, Pa. . . claims cook ing and sewing as her favorite pastimes . teaches mathematics . . . earned her B. S. degree at Kutz State Teachers' College. ALBERT W. HOPPES Sponsor 10B I just work here g , Calls 121 Main St., Hellertown, Pa. home holds B. S. degree from Moravian . . . teaches science likes all sports, especially basketball MARLOWE PAWSON Sponsor 11B Pipe down Lives at 117 Main St., Hellertown, Pa. . . secured B. S. degree at Cedar CrestCo1lege, Allentown, Pa. . . teaches commercial . . . likes sports and reading. WALTER T. ROHRER Sponsor 12 Get pencils, please Resides in Pleasant Valley, Pa. . . has A. B. degree from Catawba College . . . teaches social studies and physicaleducation . . . coaches basketball and soccer . . . is an avid golf fan. MILDRED O. SATTERTHWAITE Sponsor 8B Lives in Quakertown, R. D., Pa. . . holds a B. S. degree from WestChester State Teachers College . . . teaches science and mathematics . . . is quiet and soft spoken. GLORIA SCHAFFER Sponsor 12 Shh Presently hails from Hermitage Road, Palmer Heights, Easton, Pa. . . possess a noticeable Brooklyn accent . . . obtained A. B. degree from Brooklyn Col- lege . . . teaches home economics and physical edu- cation. EARL A. SMITH Sponsor 83 Give me a gym Comes from 106 Third St., Morris Park, Phillips- burg, N. I. . . professionaldiver . . . likes gymnastics . . . obtained B. S. in Physical Education at East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. JOHN STEVENS Sponsor 9A Good enough Received B. S. degree from Bloomsburg State Teachers College . . . rates high with commercial department . . . never raises his voice . . . resides at 125 Kleinhans St., Easton, Pa. 15 . if :fi 1 f- 'Q ' -'-- VERA R. STRICKER Girls' Coach Will you ever learn?'? Lives at 804 Park Ave., Quakertown, Pa. . . has a B. S. degree from West Chester State Teachers College . . . teaches physical education . . . likes all sports and dancing. ERNESTINE B. THORNTON Sponsor 10A 'Now Boys Makes her home near Quakertown, Pa. . . has B. O. E. and B. S. degrees from Ithaca College . . . teach- es English and homemaking . . . has a cute young daughter . . . is our patientdramatic coach. ERNEST FRANKLIN WESCOE Sponsor 8B Knock it off One of our newest teachers . . . received A. B. de- gree from Muhlenberg College . . . was an active i t halfback on the college football team . . . coach and ii' science instructor . . . resides at 105 Fuller St., West B A Catasaqua, Pa. ,:1 .2 ,K T' ' f :L 5,4 was STANLEY K, WIEDER Sponsor 11 Relax Resides at 38 So. Twelfth St., Easton, Pa. . . plays a clarinet and saxophone . . . teaches social studies and English . . . obtained A. B. degree from Muhlen- berg College. CLARENCE WILLITTS Sponsor 9B l won't argue with you Attended Muhlenberg College and received his A. B. degree . . .speed demon witha typewriter . . . can be applauded for his fine piano playing . . . makes his home at 920 Fourth St., Fullerton, Pa. 16 RALPH CUSTER Sponsor 7A Let's settledown Lives in Revere . . . has B.S. from Kutztown State Teacher's College and M.A. from Lehigh University . . . comes to us from Uhlerstown School . . . teaches seventh and eighth grade English . . . spends his spare time building models . . . reserved and co-operative. CARRIE H. HORN Sponsor 7C Think you'll live Received her training from Kutztown State Teacher's College and Lehigh University . . . a native of Passer and taught at Passer School . . .teaches geography, science, and mathemat- ics . . .interested in her home and children . . . helpful and conscientious. JULIS PITCHEL Sponsor 9C Knock it off Resides in Hellertown R.E. ifl . . . formerly taught at Fountain Hill High School. . . obtained her B.S. degree from Bloomsburg State Teach- er's College . . . teaches commercial . . . claims swimming and reading as her hobbies . . . quiet and practical. We the Class of 1953 express our most hearty thanks to all the mem- bers of the faculty for their patience, understanding, and untiring efforts throughout our school days. We now realize that without their guidance our education could never have been complete. As the first class to graduate from our new building, it has been our desire to be a pace-setting group. If we have established a precident for sincere appreciation for our teachers, our efforts have not been in vain. 17 Seated: Justus Meyers, Walter Rohrer, Lloyd l-land, Ernestine Thornton, Mildred Satterthwaite Willard Fluck, Julia Pitchel. Standing: Andrew Corry, Albert l-loppes. QS Seated: Earl Smith,Gloria Schaffer, Jane Harding, Mabel Foellner, John Stevens. Standing: Roy Gelsmann, Stanley Wieder, Clarence Willitts, Ernest Wescoe. 18 ceackvz and , NORMAN BAHNCK Banky How should l know? One of our athletes . . . likes P. O. D. . . had the leading role in the Jr. Play . . . plans to enter the field of electronics in the future. Activities: Chorus 1,2,3g Soccer 2,3,4: Basketball 2,3g Baseball 2,3g Orchestra 2,3g Pen Point 2,3: Sr. Play: Class Pres.g Safety Patrol 2: Jr. Play. MILDRED B. BALKIT Milly Oh Greatl Hails from Quakertown. . .active in all sports . . . Navy men fascinate her . . . has a wonderful singing voice . . . plans to be a nurse. Activities: Chorus 1,2,3,4g Yearbook 4: Sr. Play: Hockey 2,3,4g Basketball 2,3,4g Softball 2,3,4g Pen Point 2, Octet 3,4. RICHARD SAMUEL BARTLEMAN Dick 'Nice day if it doesn't rain One of our tallest seniors . . . is a constant ques- tioner in class meetings . . . talented in music . . . enjoys photography and hunting Qdeer?J . . . Will make a sharp sailor. Activities: Athletic Club 1,2g Student Council 25 Chorus 2,33 Jr. Play: Pen Point 3g Yearbook. DOROTHY BERRELL Dot Don't you dare! A cowboy fan. . . greatmagazine reader . . . nev- er misses a murder story on television . . . dislikes setting her hair . . . willing worker at all class func- tions . . . came to us in her junior year . . . plans to be a housewife. Activities: Junior Playg Chorus 3. ALICE R. BOYER Al Not especially Cute blonde . . . often seen with a certain senior . . . did a good job with the Curtis Campaign . . . likes to hike . . . will make an excellent nurse. Activities: Chorus 1,2,3,4g Pen Point 3: Honor Soc- iety 3,4: Class Secretary 4: Octet 3,4g Secretary of Honor Society 3,4. CHARLES ARTHUR DONOHUE Charlie Minor Thing An excellent athlete . . . works in an auto body shop . . . played lead role in the Senior Play . . . hopes to own his own shop someday. Activities: Athletic Club 1,2,3g Baseball 2,3,4: Class Treasurer 1,2g Basketball 2,3g Soccer 2,3,4g Year- book: Chorus 1,2,3,4: Safety Patrol l,2g Senior Play. 20 HOWARD FLUCK l-lop Yeh Enjoys heckling the senior girls . . . resident of Pleasant Valley . . . loves to get into mischief. . . an expert at finding reasons to miss class . . . shows promise of being an efficient farmer. Activities: F,F.A, 1,2,3,4g F,F.A. Vice-President 25 F.F.A. President 35 F.F.A. Treasurer 4: Chorus 1,2,4. PAUL OWEN FRANKLIN Buzz Don't know, do ya? Where there's girls there's Buzz . . . hopes to be a sports announcer, and his constant talking will be a great asset . . . excellent teller of stories and jokes . . . thinks the Yankees are tops. Activities: Athletic Club 1. WALTER A. FREDERICK Freddy The heck with it Usually seen with Howard Fluck . . . works on his uncle's farm . . . hails from Zion Hill . . . a real man of the soil . . . certain to be a happy and prosperous farmer. Activities: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4g F.F,A. President 4g Chorus 1,2,4g Minstrel 1. LOUIS J, GAREY Louie Yes Drives a green Chevrolet . . . a native of Spring- tovm . . . works at Shawnee, Pa. . . enjoys hunting . . . would like to be a mechanic. Activities: Chorus 1,2,4g Soccer 2g Student Coun- cil 1,45 Junior Play 3g Yearbookg Minstrel 1. ADOLPH GEISER Geiser Auchdu liber Faithful Ag. student . . . radiant personality . . . his camera is his constant companion . . . willing Class worker . . . plans to study farming at Penn State. Activities: Baseball Manager lg Athletic Club lg Jr. Playg Baseball 23 Chorus 3g Yearbookg Senior Playg F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. WILFORD A. GLASS Will I know l-lails from Keystone . . . drives a Chevrolet . . . quiet . . . works in an Acme Store . . . belongs to the photography quartet . . . plans to enter either Penn State or Lafayette to study engineering. Activities: Chorus 1,2g Photography Club 1,2,3g Minstrel 1. Zl WILLARD L. HAFLER Hafler Ugh Scientific wizzard of the Class . . . interested in all types of airplanes . . . likes to discuss scientific items with Mr. l-loppes . . .would like to go to Prince- ton University. Activities: Chorus 1,2g Honor Society 2,3,4. SARA E. HANCE Sal l imagine The artist of our Class . . . is fascinated by the state police . . . hasa future in biology at Penn State . . . works in the Club Diner. Activities: Class President 3g Softball 2,3g Hockey 2,3g Basketball 2,3g Sr. Playg Jr. Playg Nattator lg Penn Point 2,3g Honor Society 2,3,4g Yearbookg Chorus 4. DAVID F. HARWICK Dave How about that? Works at Tops Grill . . . enjoys female compan- ionship . . . shines inhistory . . . plans to enter Mor- avian College . . . spends Saturday nights in Quaker- town. Activities: Class Treasurer 4g StudentCouncilTreas- urer 45 Chorus 1,2g Pen Point 3,4g News Staff 3,4g Jr. Playg Sr. Playg Yearbookg Honor Society 2,3,4g Minstrel 1. RICHARD J. HARWICK Dick You bet Possesses a wonderful sense of humor . . .spends most of his time developing pictures . . . responsible for many of the informalshots in the Yearbook . . . plans to attend technical school and major in photography. Activities: Jr. Playg Sr. Play: Basketball 1,2g Stu- dent Council Pres. 4g Pen Point 33 Soccer 15 Photo Club 1. ROBERT N. HOTTLE Bobby That's mean Likes to hot rod in a '37 Dodge . . . excels on the baseball diamond . . . spends most of his time working on his father's farm . . . will certainly make a progressive farmer. Activities: Baseball 1,4g Chorus 1,2,4g Minstrel 1g F,F.A, 1,2,3,4. VIRGINIA ELLEN HOMPESCH Ginny Big deal, No profit Will always be remembered for her make-up and longblack hair . . . has art ability . . . is fond of an- imals . . . dreams of red convertible . . . wants to become a telephone operator. Activities: Pen Point 3: Yearbook 4g Senior Play. 22 ELSIE ELEANOR JABS El And you know it Already shows great promise toward being a house- wife . . . extremely interested in an Easton High School graduate . . . friendly, cheerful, and fully co- operative in Class affairs . . . loathes homework. . . likes home nursing. Activities: Chorus 1,2,3g Librarian 3: Pen Point 3, 4. PATRICIA D. KELLER Pat I'm bored stiff Hails from Salem and enjoys her long walk for the bus . . . talks fast . . . loves to read books . . . fol- lows sports closely . . . arrived during our Junior year . . . plans to be either a geologist or archiologist. Activities: Softball 3,45 Hockey 45 Honor Society 3,4g Pen Point 3: Chorus 3,4g Basketball 4. SHIRLEY MARIE KIMENHOUR Fatty You think so, huh? Can be heard talking about that certain red head . . . takes teasing well . . . possesses big, blue eyes . . . hails from Ottsville . . . will make a stunning secretary. Activities: Chorus 3g Jr. Playg Sr. Play: Pen Point 3g Yearbook. HOWARD W. KNUTH Knutty Yeah I Lives and works at Cascade Lodge . . . excellent dish washer . . . hopes someday to operate his own lodge . . . intends to study hotel management at Penn State. Activities: Chorus 1,25 Class President 2: Soccer lg Senior Play. ANDREW T. KUKURA llAndyl1 usoqy A tall lad hailing from Stony point . . . joined the Class in his junior year . . . has attractive curly hair . . . interested in a senior girl . . . likes to drive his dad's jeep . . . plans to work in a steel plant. Activities: Student Council 4. PAUL KULANKO Paul Like heck Played the role of a country sheriff in the Junior play . . . quiet . . . switched to the part of a father for the Senior play . . . has a Chevrolet truck as a constant companion. Activities: Junior Playg Senior Play: Chorus 2,4g Minstrel 1. 23 JAMES ALOYSIUS LITZENBERGER Jim Hot Dog Class president . . . fine sense of humor . . . will be remembered for his acting in the junior play . . . finds girls and magic amusing . . . in the future Jim hopes to become an accountant. Activities: Class President 2,4g Jr. Playg Sr, Playg P.H,S. News 3: StudentCouncil 3g Class Treasurer 3. DOROTHY ALICE LUTZ Dot Cut it One of our latest additions . . . a whiz at short- hand . . . keeps close tabs on the Phillies . . . spark- ling blue eyes and blond hair add to her personality . . . thinks secretary's job is ideal. Activities: Basketball 1,2, Hockey 1,2,3g Softball 1,2,3g Yearbookg Student Council Rep. 4, Sr. Play. NORMAN JAMES LUTZ Putzy I-Iavin' Fun? Short, brown eyes and freckles sum up Putzy . . . teases girls . . . hot rods his dad's Ford . . . let's hope he can fly airplanes better in the Air Force than he did in English class. Activities: Athletic Club 1, Baseball 3. HELEN VIRGINIA MCGREW He1en Oh Brother Always willing to help . . . friendly and agreeable . . . anhonor student . . . likes to work with the handi- capped . . . swell prompter in both plays . . . plans to enter college and become a social worker. Activities: Chorus 3, Pen Point 3,4. EVELYN I. MEASE Evie Aw Nuts One of the girls from Zion Hill . . . likes a boy in the class . . . often drives her dad's car . . . likes all sports . . . usually seen with Shirley . . . is a good sport . . . destined to make a good secretary. Activities: Student Council 1g Basketball 2,3,4, Pen Point 3g Sr. Play, Honor Society 3,4g Yearbookg OCICI. DOROTHY MARTHA MELCHOR Dot Listen to em Small, butmighty popular, Ferndale lass . . . sweet personality . . . at present thinks steady boyfriends area waste of time . . . looks becoming in short hair . . . plans to become a beautician. Activities: StudentCouncil 2,3,4g Chorus 33 Jr. Play, Senior Playg Pen Point 35 Yearbook 4. Z4 JAMES HORACE MICHENER Jim Don't mess Keeps up with the girls in the Commercial de- partment . . . attends all school activities . . . our hard working farmer . . . fine sense of humor . . . will make a mint building classmates' future homes. Activities: Athletic Club lg Junior Playp Senior Play. IRENE MILLER Miller 'Oh for gosh sakes! Hails from Durham . . . inseparable from June and Phyllis . . . admires a certain senior boy . . . only member of the class who has started her future job . . . pleasing personality . . . loves office practice. Activities: Chorus 1,2,4g Pen Point 2,3. RICHARD F. MILLER Ricky l know Another photography fan. . .hails from Passer . . . likes sports . . . is one of the tallest boys in the class . . . plans to attend college to study engineering. Activities: Palisades News Staff 3,4g Class Secretary 33 Yearbook 4g Pen Point 4g Baseball 2,3,4g Honor Society 3,4g Chorus 1,2. JUNE L. NICHOLAS Nicholas I wouldn't know Comes from Kintnersville . . . very quiet lass . . . peaches and cream complexion . . . usually seen with Irene . . . worries about her hair . . . undecided about her future but will probably make a good secretary. Activities: Chorus l,2,4g Pen Point 2,3. DARLENE NIELSON Darlene No Kiddingl Took part in both class plays . . . never agrees with Hailer . . . plans to be an elementary teacher and principal . . . will attend either Millersville or Slippery Rock State Teachers College. Activities: Chorus 1,2,4g Class Vice-president 2: Narrator 25 Pen Point 3g Honor Society 3,4g Class Play. SUZANNE B. ODDY Sue It's sickening Is known for her ability on the P. H. S. News Staff . . .her ambition is to bea politician . . . well known for her cute sense of humor . . . travels with a spec- ial clique . . . Swarthmore prospect. Activities: Hockey Manager 2,4g Chorus 2,4g Pal- isades News Staff 3,4g Penpoint 2,3,4g Honor Societyg Yearbook. 25 CAROLYN DOROTHY O'DOR Dot That's for sure Greets everyone with her quiet smile . . . is Gin- ny's shadow . . . uses studies to catch up on latest gossip . . . dangerous in a card game . . . intends to be a stenographer. Activities: Junior Play: Senior Play: Chorus 3: Pen Point 3. YVONNE OELTIEN-BRUNS Yvonne 'Am I right? Hails from Quakertovm R. D .... has a strange attraction to Nockamixon . . . participates in all sports . . .works at Trainers . . . loves German class- es? . . .enjoys modern music . . . a college prospect. Activities: Softball 1,2,3,4: Hockey 2,3,4: Basket- ball 2,3,4g Class Play 4: Chorus 2,4. WANDA FAYE PAETZELL Pretzel Don't worry about it Pretzel has natural curly hair and dimples . . . dislikes being ICHSSG . . . crazy about square dancing . . . plays the piano and is artistically inclined . . . intends to be a waitress in the future. Activities: Pen Point 3: Junior Play: Senior Play, PHYLLIS J. OSMUN Phil Who do you think you are? Hails from Kintnersville . . . has natural curly hair . . . would like to be concert pianist if she doesn't get married first . . . spends her Saturdays working at Laubach's . . . played excellent parts in both class plays. Activities: Class Treasurer 1: Pen Point 3: Yearbook. CARL T. PAPCIAK Papciak 'No kidding Hails from Salem . . . usually seen driving his '49 Plymouth . . . likes to make stories bigger than they really are . . . a tall he-man . . . likes to go hunting . . . skipsa lot of school . . . will make an excellent farmer. Activities: Chorus 1,2,4: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4: A.A. 1,2, 3,4. WAYNE R. PARKER nwaynelu A former E. H, S. student . . . has his eyes on an attractive junior girl . . . can usually be seen talking . . .likes to tease girls . . . plans to join the navy in the future. Activities: Class Vice-Pres. 4: Baseball 4. 26 MARGARET ANN PHILLIPS Peggy Quietl Easy to get along with . . . cuts a cute figure in skates. . .full of laughs and lots of fun . . . an honor student with the ambition to be a secretary. Activities: Secretary 2,3,4g Basketball 33 Junior Playg Senior Play: Chorus 3g Pen Point 3: Yearbook 4. LARRY K. RIEKER Rieker Boy do I have a cold! Hails from the unexplored part of Shelly . . . drives a Nash . . . usually seen with the photography four . . . a swell sport. . .likes to talk about Reading . . . is Navy bound. Activities: Chorus 1,23 Photography club 1,2,3g Min- strel 1. SHIRLEY A. ROTH Shirl 'Heavens to Betsy Usually seen with a certain junior boy . . . drives her dad's studebaker convert, although she likes a green chevy better . . . inseparable from Evelyn . . . often seen in Pleasant Valley . . . plans to be a far- mer's wife. Activities: Basketball 2g Honor Society 3g Chorus 1, 2,4g Pen Point 3g Yearbook 4g Hockey 2,3g Soft- ball 1,2. JOHN F. SCHRATT Schrattie Ahl Hails from Passer . . . likes to snooze in English Class . . . loves to tease . . . has cute dimples . . . drives his dad's Plymouth but some day hopes to own his own . . . works at a gas station . . . plans to be a mechanic. Activities: F,F.A. 1,2,3,4g F.F.A. Secretary 3g Cho- rusg Student Council 4g Class play 4g Minstrel 1. MARGARET ETTA SCISS Peg Check that Has a friendly greeting for everyone . . . goes for sports in a big way . . . finds amusement in telling jokes . . . wears her diamond with pride . . .will make a good Army wife. Activities: Athletic Club 1g Softball lg Jr. Playg Chorus 35 Pen Point 3: Sr. Playg Yearbook: Basket- ball 3. THEODORE EDWARD SCOTT Ted Holy-Man Newcomer from Easton High . . . quiet and agree- able . . . never complains . . . plays basketball . . . has faith in the A's . . . thinks homework is a bore . . . will join the Air Force or Marines. Activities: Sr. Play. 27 ROBERT E. SLOTTER Mickey You're nuts His home address is Durham, but he is found more often in Springtown . . . the more he canskipclass the better he likes it . . . specialties are heckling teachers . . . has no particular ambition yet. Activities: Student Council lg Chorus l,4g Class vice-president 2,35 Class president 4g Yearbook 4. VIRGINIA D. SMITH Ginny Them's the Breaks! Recently moved to Quakertown . . . has her own method of transportation in her Studebaker . . . is a good hockey player . . . has plenty of school spirit . . . will probably use her course as a career. Activities: Hockey 1,2,3,4g Baseball 1,2g3g Basket- ball 2g Orchestra 1,2,3g Chorus 1,2,3,4g Yearbook 4g Narrator 2,3. THELMA L. STEMLER The1 C'mon Already' Halls from Durham . . . thinks sailors are out of this world . . .is one of Johnny Ray's fans . . . enjoys horseback riding . . . spends her summers working as a waitress in Atlantic City . . . plans to go to B.B,C. Activities: Chorus 1,2,3,4g Honor Society 3,4g Class plays 3,4g Yearbook 4g Palisades News Staff 3,-4. MARY ELIZABETH THOMPSON Mary Oh, yeah! ' Tall and good natured . . . quiet, but not unno- ticed . . . a friend to all . . . never misses the Allen- town Fair . . . knows how to handle a car . . . will make an efficient typist. Activities: Pen Point 3. JANET V. WALKER Jan Ya Dumb Bunny Always talking in English Class . . . has her eye ona fellow from Bethlehem . . . always talking about Marge . . . likes to hot-rod her father's Pontiac, but thinks Fords are swell . . . thinks shorthand isn't nec- ess?ry . . . plans to be a good old-fashioned house- wi e. Activities: Pen Point 2,33 Chorus 1,2,3,4g Class Play 4. DONALD L. WEIERBACH Donny Aw right! One of the brains of the class . . . often seen in a '47 Plymouth . . . usually found with three boys of the photography group . . . often seen taking pictures of sports events . . . prospective Lehigh student en- gineer. Activities: Class president lg Class treasurer 2,33 Photography Club 1,2,3g Honor Society 3,4g Year- book. 28 RAYMOND WEIERBACH Ray You don't say Usuallyseen around Fretz's stand . . . strong silent type . . . future farmer hailing from Pleasant Valley . . . often drives his '39 Chevy coupe . . . likes to smoke cigars . . . often takes off from school . . . is a swell sport. Activities: Soccer 1,2g F.F.A. 1,2,3,4g F.F,A, Sen- tinal 3,4g Minstrel 15 Chorus 1,2. DARLENE MARIE WHITMAN Lene Lene is always busy with class duties . . . par- ticipates in sports . . . likes Frenchtown High School fwonder why! ! H. . .ls an honor student . . . partic- ipated in both class plays . . . will make an excel- lent teacher. Activities: Athletic Club lg Softball lg Class treas- urer 1,45 Student Council 2: Penpoint 1,2,3,4g Li- brarian 3g basketball 35 Chorus 1,3g Junior Playg Senior Playg P.H,S. News. JEANNETTE R. WITTE wine Nothing Hails from Springtown. . . has a long walk for the bus each morning and evening . . . likes to read . . . is very quiet . . . usually seen with June and Irene . . . spends her summer vacation takingit easy . . .. is undecided about the future. Activities: Chorus 2g Pen Point 2,3. GERALD H. WOERNER, JR, Jerry By George Good looking well built boy from Durham . . . definitely the quiet type . . . enjoys driving and dis- cussing cars . . . his sister tells us he's quite an ama- teur radio repair man . . . has no definite plans for the future. RALPH WORRELL uRalphn The latest addition to the Class . . . entered in February from Mercersburg Academy . . . a resident of Springtown. 29 claw al ' Seated: David Harwick QTreasurerj, Wayne Parker fVice-Presidentj, Robert Slotter QPresidentJ, Alice Boyer fSecretaryJ. Standing: Louis Garey, Andrew Kukura QStudent Council Representativesj. lm Q9 if W r WEEK Q wyx -i X W K R aa wg -3 .fit Q. - MXN ,ar-of , .:1-.Q ,,...1M smll- - Darlene Whitman QTreasurerJ, James Litzenberger fPresidentJ, Peggy Phillips 1Secretaryj, Adolph Geiser QVice-Presidentj. Missing: Helen McGrew, Dorothy Lutz fStudent Council Representativesj. 30 Although we have left the corridors of Palisades, it will surely be impos- sible for any of us to forget the fond memories of our four years together. As a preface to these years, thirty-two shy and bashful freshman present- ed themselves for enrollment at the Nockamixon building one fateful day in September of 1949. Mr. Smith, our homeroom advisor, was quick to see our need for confidence and unity. Under his direction we produced, The Farm- er's Daughter. Darlene Whitman was an excellent farmer's daughter, and Bob Cameron was superb in the roll of a villian. Last, but not least, we will always remember hillbilly Dick Bartlemen in that horrible coon-skin cap! When September of 1950 rolled around, the news was already in the air of the proposed new high school and thejointure of the Springfield and Nockamixon schools. Naturally we were anxious to get aquainted with our future class- mates. We decided to invite the Springfield sophomores to a joint class party in May. Acommittee of eight students ffour from each building, was assigned the task of making final arrangements. They planned a doggie-roast to be held on the lawn at Cascade Lodge. As luck would have it, May 15th was a wonderful day for the ducks but hardly suitable for land-loving humans. How- ever, our committee proved up to the situation: and we moved everything lock, stock, and barrel into the Nockamixon cafeteria. Apparently the rain hadn't dampened our spirits, for everyone enjoyed the games and dancing and especially the food. In our junior year we expanded the idea of co-sponsored activities. This time our ventures were two New York trips withMrs. Laub's sophomores. Naturally we were amazed by practically everything we sawg but perhaps Radio City Music Hall, LaGaurdia Airport, and the Statue of Liberty were the most impressive. In addition to the New York trips, our two dances and the Junior Play con- sumed the rest of the year. Willis Meyers provided the music at the first dance, and the Nockamixon cafeteria was decorated around a Valentine theme. The Hellertown Legion Hall was the scene of our Junior Prom. Calling All Cars, our Junior Play was coached by Mrs. Schaffer and Mr. Willitts. It centered around the will of Uncle Calab Carr Uim Litzenbergerj. As seniors our hopes of graduating from the new high school were fulfilled. By mid-term the new building was completed: and on February second we in- vaded the premises and enmass. Since we were still separate units from September to February, our dance and Senior Play were held in the Nockamixon cafeteria. Lee Haring furnished the music at the dance, and for our play we chose Mother Is A Freshman . The play was directed by Mrs. Schaffer and Mr. Stevens. Our Washington trip and the Prom followed as activities of the first class to graduate from the new school. 31 cfauhhtow In September of 1949 approximately fifty freshmen entered the portals of Springfield High School to a new and different way of life. Until then we were considered childreng now, we were mature men and women Q?l. Getting acquainted was our first major problem, for our class was divided alphabetically rather than according to townships. To clear up this situation, Mr. Hoppes and Donald Weierbach, our class president, planned a doggie roast to be held at Mr. Hoppes' cabin. This was our first successful class function. As sophomores much of our original timidity had vanished. In fact, to put it mildly, we were a little too active for our age. However, not all of our energies were spent uselessly. We held our traditional Halloween Party, and we found time to squeeze in a sight-seeing trip to Philadelphia. All in all, the year left us greatly enriched in worldly wisdom but poverty-stricken for hard cash. Our junior year was in many ways a direct opposite from the previous one. Throughacombination of the growing up process and the earnest proddings of Mrs. Thornton we began systematically to tackle our financial burdens. Our play, The Clock Struck Twelve, was completely successful. Phil Osmun, Bob Slotter, and the entire cast did a wonderful job. Next, we co-sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom. And,just to round out the year, we journeyed to New York for more of that worldly wisdom. Well, all good things must come to an end: and so it was with school life. As seniors we played a double role of fulfilling many deserving obligations to Alma Mater and preparing for a job in the near future. Mr. Rohrer, our ad- viser, deserves much credit for any of our achievements. In October we began work on the yearbook fa continous processlj. In No- vember we started rehearsing, A Case of Springtime. In December we sold Christmas candy. ln January we held our annual Chicken Supper Qthanks Mildred Balkit and Donald Weierbach for your guiding handsj. In February we moved into the new school. In March we bought and exchanged graduating pictures. In April we did all the studying we should have done months earlier. ln May we struggled through those brain-racking final exams. And, in June we breathed a sigh of relief and celebrated in Washington, at the Prom, and on graduation day. Yes, our twelve years of schooling had passedg but the many, many friend- ships and memories of former days will continue for the rest of our lives. alauaong Now is the hour For us to say goodbye. Soon we'll be leaving Our classmates with a sigh. When we're apart, We will remember you. To Palisades, our hearts are ever true As we go into the world, Oh,Alma Mater so dear, We'll always cherish your name In mem'ries truly sincere. But, now is the hour For us to say goodbye. Soon we'll be leaving Our classmates with a sigh. When we're apart, We will remember you. To Palisades, our hearts are ever true 33 :Va af If Richard Harwick, Phyllis Osmun, Robert Slotter, Paul Kulanko, Darlene Nielson. n lgx 1 Phyllis Osmun, Darlene Nielson, Richard Harwick, Howard Knuth, 34 'aamaf A Case of Springtime centered around the romantic aspirations of teen-aged Bob Parker toward Joan Abernaker, the high school prin- cipal's daughter. As is many times the case with young love, a college man entered the picture and blocked all attempts of his younger rival. In a desperate stand Bob attempted several drastic measures including the sawing a woman in half magic trick. Naturally matters progressed from bad to worse, and soon Bob was public enemy number one being sought not only by the principal but the P. T. A. ladies and the School Board as well. It would have been heartless to desert any hero for heelj in such hopeless entanglementsg and since many plays have happy end- ings , this one was no exception. In the final minutes girl returned to boy, each of the enraged parties was satisfactorily quieted. The Cast: Bob Parker . . Mr. Parker . . . Mrs. Parker . . . Betty Parker . . . Dickie Parker . . Gwen Anderson . Louella ...... Richard Harwick Paul Kulanko Darlene Nielson Phyllis Osmun Howard Knuth Janet Walker Evelyn Mease 31148402424 Joan Abernaker .... .... Su 6 Oddy Eddie Abernaker . . . . . . Bob Slotter Plainclothesman ....... John Schnatt Mrs. Blight ........ Thelma Stemler P, T. A. members .... Mildred Balkit Shirley Roth Mr. Abernaker ...... David Harwick Mrs. Brunswick . . Yvonne Oeltjen-Bruns f The enrollment of Mrs. Abigail Fortitute Abbott at Pointer College was at least an extremely unusual event. Never before had a freshman class included the mother of a teen-ager who was already a student at the College. Abigail became a freshman only to secure the funds avail- able under a special scholarship. At first college life didn't come easily for Aby, and her daughter and fellow students certainly did little to help matters. But, turning tragedy into bliss is a virtue of many playrights. In this case, romance and a second marriage, a marriage to Professor Michaels, was more than enough to compensate for Aby's perplexities. Then too, to complete the gaiety, daughter Susan, who was once a rival for the affections of the Professor, came to her senses and accepted the ad- vances of football captain, Bobo Jackson. The Cast: Mrs. Abbott .... . . . Darlene Whitman Carrie . . . . . . Dorothy Melchor Susan Abbott ...... Dorothy Odor Clara . . . ........ Peggy Sciss Prof. Michaels ..... Charles Donohue Marge . . . . . . Shirley Kimen-hallef Dean Gillingham . . . Jim Litzenberger Jack .... .... I Ames Miehener Bobo Jackson ...... Norman Bahnck Howie . . . .... Adolph Geiser Sylvia ........... Peggy Phillips Bill . . . .... Ted Scott 35 fl M 4 If Virginia Hompesch, Dorothy Melchor, Dorothy Lutz, Peggy Phillips. Peggy Phillips, Dorothy Odor, Norman Bahnck, Peggy Sciss, Shirley Kimenhauer, Darlene Whitman, Charles Donohue, James Michener, Virginia Hompesch, Adolph Gieser, Dorothy Lutz, Dorothy Melchor, Ted Scott, James Litzenberger, Fay Paetzel. 36 dance 4 FRONT ROW: C, Holland, R. Myer, R. Sassaman, H. Freeh, S. Whitman, J. Fogal. BACK ROW: V. Brown, D Olshevski, R. Miller, J. Balliet, F. Troutt, N, Brader. CO-PRESIDENTS . . . J. BALLIET, F. TROUTT VICE-PRESIDENTS . . . H. FREEH, R. MYER SECRETARIES .... . N. BRADER, R. SASSAMAN TREASURERS ...... J. FOGAL, D. OLSHEVSKI S. COUNCIL REPS . . . V BROWN, R MILLER, S. .WHlTMAN, 'c. HOLLAND Never let it be said that the 1953 Juniors forsook all worldly activities for scholarly pursuits! Even a brief listing of events shows our out-of- school hours were amply provided for. Under the direction of Mrs. Pawson, Mr. Hand, and Mr. Wieder, we arranged two skating parties at the Hellertown rink. We held a rolliking square dance in the Shell Fire Hall. We staged a modified version of Truth or Consequences as an assembly program. We presented The Curious Savage as our junior play. And, last, but far from least, we sponsored that all-important Junior-Senior Prom. 40 FRONT ROW: D. Mc Grew, D. Fluck, L. Haringi T. Schuk, H. Freeh, E. Iucewicz, R. Gale, E, Savage, SECOND ROW: C. Holland, S. Whitman, S. Len an, N. Brader, E, Wright, A. Koplin, C. Unganst, I. Har- high, L, Nicholas. THIRD ROW: D. Olshevski, 1, Berninger, R, Bartleman, H, Roth, R. Miller, H. Rick, W, Mease. BACK ROW: R. Keller, J. Balliet, W. Derendorf, S. Litzenberger, A, Kessler, J, Fogal. Q' Wk FRONT ROW: S. Eichlin, G. Hager, G. Trouts, P. Stangil, M. Will, M. Schulberger, J. Michener, R. Sassa man, P. Singley, I. Sassaman. SECOND ROW: M, Roberts, B. Kramer,B. Christman, H, Amey, E, Berninger J. Hissim, S. Bernhart, M. Hixon, G, Fair, A, Kenney. THIRD ROW: R, Myer, M. Kenney, M. Schulz, E Hammerstone, J. Somp, V. Brown, L. Allem, A. Kirk. BACK ROW: R, Swartz, A, Ulianna, R, Mease, J Pursell, F. Troutt, R. Bleam, F. Engel, J, Atherholt. 4l FRONT ROW: N, Hess, A, Yerkes, J. Kilpatrick, B. Klaum, A. Worrell, M. White, BACK ROW: E Gllaldl R, Walters, I. Kugler, D. Miller, H. Conrad, D. Bahnck. CO-PRESIDENTS . VICE-PRESIDENTS SECRETARIES . . . TREASURERS . . . . . S. COUNCIL REPS ADVISERS . . . .A. WORRELL, J. KUGLER . . . . D. BAHNCK, B. KLAUM . M. WHITE, J. KILPATRICK . A. YERKES, E. GIRARDI . J. EISENHART, N. HESS, H. CONRAD, R. WALTERS, D. MILLER , MR. J. MEYERS, Mrss J. HARDING, MR. A. HOPPES 42 FRONT ROW: J. Stever, A. Yerkes, M. Ott, A. Donesecz, B. Miller, A. Gresh, P, Rufe, S. Sciss, S. Nona- maker, E. Houseworth. SECOND ROW: A. Michener, H. Lang, J. Kilpatrick, P. White, A. Litki, E. Allen, G. Nielson,P. Ritter,L. Bleam, L. Hottle. THIRD ROW: F, Fluck, A, Breiner, E. Girardi, R. Hahn, L, Wea- ver, R. Shively, J. Biresch, J, Geiser, H, Conrad, BACK ROW: W. Mohr, R, Fretz, T, Morrow, S. Sharrer. FRONT ROW: C. Fluck, M. Kaufman, N. Hess, R. Kirk, J. Parker, B. Klaum, R. Nemeth, A. Worrell, P. Krotz, D. Nemeth. SECOND ROW: J. Soffet, D, Bahnck, R. Walters, J. Kilpatrick, J. Crowther, P. Scott, R. Spenser, E. Walker, D. Koch. THIRD ROW: R. Christman, B. Boyer, M. Allen, O. Shoemaker, S. Kol- mar, S. Rice, R. Uttard, T. Houseworth. BACK ROW: G. Urban, R. Bealer, D. Miller, P. Derendorf, J, Gwyenn, J. Kugler, R. Mease. 43 FRONT ROW: A. Bickle, J. Knause, P. Parker, C. Lowery, I. Largent, F. Salvaggio, M. Bodder. MIDDLE ROW: S. Novak, C. Sharer, J. Gruver, B. Schulberger, L. Gross, R. Clauson. BACK ROW: A. Chasser G Toth, J. Toth, R. Mease, G. Grim. CO-PRESIDENTS . VICE-PRESIDENTS SECRETARIES . . . TREASURERS . . . . S. COUNCIL REPS ADVISERS . . cfauajgeww . G. GRIM, J. KRAUSE, G. TOTH . . R. CLAUSEN, C. LOWERY, F. SALVAGGIO . L. GROSS, I. LARGENT, P. PARKER . M. BODDER, R. MEASE, C. SHARER . A. BICKLE, J. GRUVER, J. TOTH, S. NOVAK, B. SCHULBERGER, A. CHASSER . MR. C. WILLITTS, MISS J. PITCHEL, MR. J. STEVENS 44 FRONT ROW: R. Carr, W. Hompesch, R, Barringer, G. Rice, A. Schulberger, J. Schnell, R. Geiser, G. Fac- het. SECOND ROW: D. Hailer, R Clausen, R, Schaefer, R. Ritter, W. Mease, W. Quinn, A. Rotherock, R. Hahey, G. Moninghoff, V. Fredricks. THIRD ROW: C. Barron, B. Taylor, H. Moyer, R. Dalrymple, C. Sharer, E. Fair, G. Paetzel, E. Diehl, A. Chasser. BACK ROW: S. Novak, R. Mease, G. Grim, J. Toth, A. Rotherock, A. Richards, G. Olshevski, H. Scott. FRONT ROW: A. Bittenmaster, S, Bergstresser, A. Troutt, J. Krause, A. Bickle, M. Eichlin, M. Weierbach, G. Kramer. SECOND ROW: S. Bohlman,P. Parker, B. Overpeck, J. Biresch, C. Lowrey, I. Largent, M. Kar- astel, S. Wallace, F. Salvaggio, M. Philban. THIRD ROW: M. Bodder, A. Levey, M. Davis, M. Nagorski, M. Fair,J. Gruver,K. Youpa, L. Yeakle, S. Nuse,L. Gross. FOURTH ROW: V. Fabian, L. Haines, D. inger, M. Lelly, J. Pfeiffer, B. Sabulis, N. Schaible, B. Schulberger, B. Nicholas, H. Beer. BACK ROW: D. Gil- liand, P. Scoboria, R. Gloss, J. Klotz, R. Ebert, G. Toth, C. Breithoff, R. Hillegas, J. Hershey. 45 FRONT ROW: J. Eich1in,B. Lines,F. Young, E. Temp1eton,F. Fogal,J. Behm,E.Barnhard,J. Davis. MIDDLE ROW: W. Kurz, E, Lutz, T. Simmons, H. Kenney, B. Moyer, R. Stever, D. Rau, K. Shive. BACK ROW: G. Balliet, J. Hoffman, H, Ditchman, J. Cegielski, A. Hobson. CO-PRESIDENTS .... J. HOFFMAN, E. LUTZ, R. STEVER, H. DITCHMAN VICE-PRESIDENTS . . . F. FOGAL, J. CIEGELSKI, T. SIMMONS, E. TEMPLETON SECRETARIES . . . . J. DAVIS, B. LINES, B. MOYER, A. HOBSON TREASURERS .... . E. BERNHARD, B. LINES, F. YOUNG, W. KURZ S. COUNCIL REPS . . . G. BALLIET, J. BEHM, H. KEN- NEY, E. KOLBE, J. HOFFMAN, D. RAU, K. SHIVE, J. EICHLIN ADVISERS . . . . MR. A. CORRY, MR. W. FLUCK, MRS. M. SATTERTHWAITE, MR. E. WESCOE 46 is '3' gs 1, sk ,, eq If s S S 'I' Wsilfs ' V Q5 2 A s X ? as ha l FRONT ROW: L. Fluck, B. Sciss, J. Eichlin, E. Templeton, O. Lutz, S. Bartleman, A. Clausen. SECOND ROW: N. Bieber, A. Mc Intyre, P, Gehmen, F. Fogal, R. Freeh, H. Largent, J. Gehman, F. Carr, D. Hance, N. Bauder. THIRD ROW: C. Bartekovirs,J. Crowther,j. Davis,J. Hummel, N. Fryling, E. Bernhard, S. Fair, S. Brader, E. Quimby, H. Hixon, J. Reilly. FOURTH ROW: E, Schaible, W. Kurz, W. Bleam, J. Baker, R. Hulziser, A. Hobson, R. Dalrymple, R. Heidecker, R. Weaver, L. Schaible, BACK ROW: J. Trauch, G. Gre- gorich, R. Hougland, H. Ditchman, J. Hoffman, R. Brunell, G. Balliet. FRONT ROW: M. Carr, B. Lines, M. Houseworth, J. Neith, H. Miller, F. Young, I. Taylor, B. Agnew, SEC- OND ROW: M. Balogh, A. Hating, J. Behm, P. Sheffer, N. Powers, V. Rhodes, S. Walck, G. Weaver, M. Sabulis, H. Kenney. THIRD ROW: W. Lines, E, Lutz, R. Stever, J. Nielson, B. Moyer, A. Kessler, D. Koch, G. Kolb, A. Kosik, E. Bean, D. Rau, K. Shive. FOURTH ROW: S. Kosik, R. Lowe, P. Stemler, R, Schmell, W. Weierbach, P. Koch, R. Allem, T. Simmons, R. Slotter,J. Kukura. BACK ROW: D. Nicholas, E. Wismer, J. Weaver, E. Lewis, H. Mc Peek, R, Rick, J. Cegielski, I. Behm, F. White, M. Fabian, 47 FRONT ROW: M. Sofet, V. Bleistein, V, Hottle, G. Kunsman, I. Curry, S. Ridge, K. Bean, N Gerser k D C D C ' k S D bar N Tru bower C Otterbach H Swo e SECOND ROW: K. Fluc , . ameron, . zerma , . un , . m , . , p J, Biresch. BACK ROW: W. Hershey, H. Harwick, J. Litschauer, J. Glose, T. Hammerstone, S. Soltysrak D. Kilpatrick. CO-PRESIDENTS . VICE-PRESIDENTS SECRETARIES. . . TREASURERS .... S. COUNCIL REPS . . J. CURRY, D. KILPATRICK, S. SOLTYSIAK, W. HERSHEY . . . . . . . . . S. RIDGE, D. CAMERON, G. KUNSMAN, J. LITSCHAUER N. GEISER, K. BEAN, V. HOTTLE, M. SOFET . . . H. SWOPE, D. CZERNIAK, H. HARWICK, C. OTTERBACH . . S. WALTER, J. BIRESCH, N. TRUMBOWER, K. FLUCK, V. BLEISTEIN, S. DUNBAR, J. GLOSE, T. HAMMERSTONE ADVISERS . . . . MISS M. FOELLNER, MRS. C. HORN, MR. R. CUSTER, MR. C. MANN 48 FRONT ROW: S, Litzenberger, M. Landis, B. Stahley, P. Rush, A, Harshberger, S. Franklin, V. Hottie, G. Kunsman, H. Kratzer. SECOND ROW: C. Gordon, D. Hager, K. Bean, P. Sciss, B. Diehl, D. Czerniak, L. Kinney, L. Fisher, N. Trumbower, I. Nemeth, B. Reis. THIRD ROW: E. Behm, W. Trauch, D. Kilpatrick, J. Biresch, D. Stahley, P. Neith, B, Breithoff, Y. Tankred, C. Klotz, G. Kunsman, M. Bleam, K, Fluck, H. Ritter. FOURTH ROW: W. Anderson, T. Nicholas,D. Cameron, R. Rufe, I. Coleman, P. Whitman, R. O'Dor, W. Shirer, S. Soltysiak, W, Lauchner, H. Harwick. BACK ROW: S. Rotherock, J. Glose, L. Trauger, J. Wil- liams, D. Quier, B. Burlaga, W. Hammerstone, L. Fink, L. Mc Peek. FRONT ROW: R. Buss, P. Powell, B. Frey, J. Miller, C. Althouse, I. Cochrane, M. Sofet, V. Bleistein, B Mc Carry. SECOND ROW: M. Huger, D. Gregorich, M. Beer, M. Walters, N. Fillman, B. Rice, D. Beer, C Shearer, E. Miller, I. Curry. THIRD ROW: I. Lerch, B, Young, C. Muth, S. Ridge, H. Mc Intyre, C. Otter- bach, N, Eliasson, B. Pardoe, A. Koder, N. Geiser, S. Dunbar, H, Swope. FOURTH ROW: R. Wiegner, D Gilland, C. Schrantz, K. Fluck, E, Ewald, J. Cochran, N. O'Reilly, R. Largent, R, Faurz, B. Paetzel, R. En- gle, R. Lewis. BACK ROW: H, Weaver, T, Breithoff, A. Frey, C. Pursell, H. Miller, R. Cochran, J. Lits- chauer, T. Holzworth, L. Swope, W. Hershey. 49 FRONT ROW: W. Hershey, J. Hoffman, D. Kilpatrick, J. Curry, A, Worrell, J. Krause, E, Lutz, R. Stever G. Trorh, G. Grim. BACK ROW: J. Litzenberger, R. Shively, H. Ditchman, J, Balleit, F. Troutt, J. Kugler R. Slotter, S. Soltysiak. JAMES LITZENBERGER .... 12A GEORGE TOTH . . . 9C ROBERT SLOTTER ..... . 12B JACK HOFFMAN . . . 8A JAMES BALLIET ..... . . 11A EUGENE LUTZ -.-. . 313 FRED TROUTT . . . . . 11B ROBERT STEVER . . 8C ANN WORRELL . . . . 10A HARRY DITCHMAN . . 8D JOHN KUGLER .... . . 10B JOANNA CURRY ...... 7A ROBERT SHIVELY . . . . 10C DAVID KILPATRICK . . . . 7B GERALD GRIM . . . 9A STEVE SOLTYSIAK . . 7C JO ANN KRAUSE . . . 9B WILLIAM HERSHEY . . . 7D Of all the individuals responsible for establishing worthwhile and lasting precedents for the new school, our homeroom presidents drew one of the largest chores. Besides the very heavy assignment of super- vising individual homeroom activities, upon these people fell the duty of being outstanding examples of student conduct, dress, etc. In the class- room, in the corridors, and at social functions the student body looked to the presidents to be the pace-setters. The fact that so many of our visitors commented favorably about general student attitude is evidence enough that our presidents really did a good job. 50 Q' w O O I FRONT ROW: D, Harwick, D. Miller, J. Pursell, D. Melchor, Mr. Brown, R, Harwick, J. Balliet, N. Hess E. I-louseworth. SECOND ROW: N. Trumbaeur,J. Behm,.l. Gruver,V. Brown,H. Kenney, D. Lutz, A. Bickel. THIRD ROW: J. Biresch, R. Miller, A. Kukura, J. Toth, R. Walters, K. Fluck. CO-PRESIDENTS . . . . . DOROTHY MELCHOR, RICHARD HARWICK VICE-PRESIDENTS . . ...... JAMES BALLIET, JAMES PURSELL SECRETARIES ........ NANCY HESS, DONALD MILLER TREASURERS . . DAVID HARWICK, ETHEL HOUSEWORTH REPRESENTATIVES JANET BEHM, ARLENE BICKEL, JAMES BIRESCH, VIRGINIA BROWN, KERMIT FLUCK, JEAN GRUVER, HELEN KENNY, ANDREW KUKURA, DOROTHY LUTZ, RICHARD MILLER, NINA TRUMBAEUR, RICHARD WATERS. ADVISER ............................. MR. T. A. BROWN Upon moving into the new building, the duties of the Student Council were greatly enlarged. However, in addition to their usual tasks, the Council assumed the responsibility to managing and operating the student store. Certainly this job was different from customary student council duties, but this just served to emphasize again the completely modern nature of the new school. Anyway, regardless of its newness, the Council proved entirely capable of the responsibility . . . as they did also with all their other obligations. 52 FRONT ROW: D. Miller, F. Troutt, Mr. Fluck, S. Oddy, D. Harwick, I. Harhigh, P. Krotz. SECOND ROW M. Schulberger, M. Will, M. Roberts, B. Kramer, E. Girardi, K. Youpa, D. W itman, L. Kenney, E. Bern- inger. BACK ROW: S. Lenahan, L. Allem, T. Stemler, H. Roth, S. Nembach, J. Crowther, D. Singer. EDITOR ...... . . SUE ODDY ASST. EDITORS . . . . DAVID HARWICK, FRED TROUTT SPORTS EDITOR . . . RICHARD MILLER, IRENE HARHIGH REPORTERS L. ALLEM, A. BICKEL, A. BITTENMASTER, J. CROWTHER, E. GIR- ARDI, M. KAUFMAN, L. KENNEY, B. KLAUM, B. KRAMER, P. KROTZ, S. LENAHAN, S. NEMBACH, M. ROBERTS, H. ROTH, F. SALVAGGIO, M. SCHULBERGER, P. SCOBORIA, D. SINGER, T. STEMLER, D. WHIT- MAN, M. WILL, K. YOUPA, ADVISER ...... MR. W. FLUCK. The palisades News Staff is a comparatively new organization cele- brating only its second anniversary this year. Dedicated to the purpose of aiding school-community relations, the staff really deserved the many fine comments it received. Each week our three local newspapers were supplied with up-to-the-minute information about school affairs. Thanks to Sue Oddy and company, community interest in the school increasedg and attendance at school activities improved. 53 FRONT ROW: D. Whitman, I, Harhigh, MI. Fluck, D, Hatwick, L. Allem, S. Oddy. SECOND ROW: P. Krotz, F. Troutt, R. Miller, H, Roth, D. Nielson, BACK ROW: T, Stemler, S, Nembach, M. Balkit, EDITOR ........ DAVID HARWICK ASST. EDITORS . . . . . IRENE HARHIGH, FRED TROUTT REPORTERS Lois Allem Richard Miller Mildred Balkit Darlene Nielson Arlene Bickel Sue Oddy Audrey Bittenmaster Howard Roth Janet Crowther Fran Salvaggio Eugene Girardi Dorothy Singer Pat Krotz Thelma Stemler Sue Nembach Darlene Whitman ADVISER . . . . . . MR. W. FLUCK Formerly the Pen Point was a mimeographed magazine: however, by popular request, it was successfully transformed this year into a full- fledged, printed newspaper. Dave Harwick and his staff spared no efforts to follow authentic commercial practices, and everyone awaited eagerly each interesting and informative issue. Judging from the caliber of work turned out this year, the Pen Point most certainly will become a permanent school fixture. 54 sr l FRONT ROW: Mrs, E. Thornton, V, Smith, J. Litzenberger, D. Whitman, S. Hance, D. Melchor, M. Balkit Mr. S. Wieder. MIDDLE ROW: S. Roth, D, Lutz, E. Mease, T. Stemler, S. Oddy, D. Nielson, P. Sciss, D O'Dor,V, Hompesch. BACK ROW: D. Weierbach, L. Garey, D. Harwick, R. Miller, R. Bartleman, C. Dono hue, A. Geiser, R, Harwick. ..mg CO-EDITORS ......... DARLENE WHITMAN, PHYLLIS OSMUN BUSINESS MANAGERS ..... DAVID HARWICK, SHIRLEY KIMENHAUER ASST. EDITORS . . . . . SARAH HANCE, JAMES LITZENBERGER ASST. BUS. MGRS . . . . RICHARD BARTLEMAN, DONALD WEIERBACK STAFF SENIOR SECTION . . . . . Margret Phillips, Darlene Nielson, Dorothy Lutz, Evelyn Mease FACULTY . , . .,,. Dorothy Melchor, Shirley Roth ACTIVITIES . . . . . Thelma Stemler, Mildred Balkit, BOYS' SPORTS . . GIRLS' SPORTS . ART ...... . . . PHOTOGRAPHY . ADVISERS ..... Dorothy Melchor, Dorothy O'Dor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Miller, Charles Donohue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy Sciss,Virginia Smith Suzanne Oddy, Virginia Hornpesch, Louis Cfarey, Fay Paetzel . . . . . . Richard Harwick, Adolph Geiser . . MRS. E. THORNTON, MR. S. WIEDER 55 FRONT ROW: M. Roberts, A. Boyer, J. Balliet, Mrs. Sauerrhwaite, D. Nielson, C. Unangst, G, Hager, M Will. SECOND ROW: B. Kramer,I. Harhigh, E, Berninier, S. Lenahan, E. Mease, S, Bernhart, S. Hance, M Hixom, P. Parker, L. Allem. BACK ROW: D. Weier ack, D. Harwick, T. Stemler, R Miller, S. Litzen- berger, S. Oddy, M. Schulz, R. Myer, W. Hafler. PRESIDENT ..... . . DARLENE NIELSON VICE-PRESIDENT . . . . JAMES BALLIET SECRETARY .... ..... A LICE BOYER TREASURER .... ......... C LAIRE UNANGST MEMBERS Lois Allem, Norman Bahnck, Shirley Bernhart, Ellen Berninger, Vir- ginia Brown, Adolph Geiser, Willard Hafler, Gloria Hager, Sarah I-lance, Irene I-Iarhigh, David Harwick, Marjorie Hixom, Beatrice Kramer, Nancy Lauchner, Sally Lenahan, Samuel Litzenberger, Dorothy Lutz, Helen Mc Grew, Evelyn Mease, Richard Miller, Ray Myer, Sue Oddy, Pat Par- ker, Peggy Phillips, Marion Roberts, Rosemarie Sassaman, Ted Scott, Mary Schulz, Patsy Singley, Thelma Stemler, Donald Weierbach, Darlene Whitman, Shirley Whitrnan, Marie Will. ADVISER . . . . MRS. M. SATTERTHWAITE Sophomore Pledges . . . . Dorothy Nemeth, Patsy Scott, Jackie Shivik, Joanne Stever. 56 FRONT ROW: I, Harhigh, D. Singer, Mrs. E, Thornton, D. Whitman, A. Yerkes, P. Keller. BACK ROW: L Bleam, P, Ritter, S, Nonnemaker, V. Brown, M. Lilly, I. Behm, M. Balogh. dad MARGRET BALOGH MARY ELLEN LILLY JANET BEHM SHIRLEY NONNEMAKER LOIS BLEAM PAT RITTER VIRGINIA BROWN DOROTHY SINGER IRENE HARHIGH DARLENE WHITMAN PAT KELLER ADELE YERKES ADVISER ...... . . MRS. E. THORNTON Needless to say the new library represents a librarian's dream come trueg yet it required much planning to make sure the new facilities were used in the best possible ways. Mrs. Thornton and her staff spent a great deal of time arranging interesting displays and reclassifying and re- shelving the several thousand books. Although no actual count was taken it was easy to see that this year a greater percentage of the student body used library facilities than ever before. Hats off to the staffg too often we failed to realize what they ac- complished in their quiet and business-like way. S7 FRONT ROW: J, Stever, H. Moyer, H, Scott, A. Worrell, D. Fluck, H, Rick. SECOND ROW: D. Nemeth J. Crowther, R. Nemeth, J. Kilpatrick, R. Kirk. THIRD ROW: BACK ROW: B. Boyer, S. Kolmar, R. Urtard, R. Haney. J. Soffet. E. Allen, R. Keller, P. Keller, E. Girardi Zqpchgcial EMILY ALLEN BEN BOYER JANET CROWTHER CAROLINE FLUCK DELBERT FLUCK EUGENE GIRARDI ROBERT HANEY PATRICIA KELLER RICHARD KELLER OY E P J C KIL ATRICK ANN WORRELL REBA KIRK STEPHEN KOLMAR HAROLD MOYER DOROTHY NEMETH ROSEMARIE NEMETH HAROLD RICK HERBERT SCOTT JAMES SOFFETT JOANNE STEVER RICHARD UTTARD ADVISER . .............. MR. J. STEVENS A new comer to our list of clubs, this for the main purpose of teaching typing to students. It was not the goal of the club to fes sional typists, but rather to acquaint any with the basic principles of typing. 58 organization was conceived interested non-commercial develop high-caliber, pro- academic or general student FRONT ROW: A, Kessler, S. Kolmar, R, Gale, R. Mease, F. Troutt, F. Engle, R. Walters, F. Gwynne, Mr Hoppes. SECOND ROW: A. Kirk, R. Meyer, B. Boyer, R. Utlard, R. Ebert, R. Shively, O. Shoemaker, R. Mil- ler, S. Rice. THIRD ROW: I. Soffet, R. Keller, D. Bahnck, R. Christman, R. Bleam, J. Atherold, A. Breiner D. McGrew. BACK ROW: S. Sharrer, L, Reiker, W. Glass, W. Mohr, R. Cameron, T. Morrow, A. Geisar, L Hating, R. Miller, D. Wierbach. aadob-awaafacddcfaf JAMES ATHERHOLD, DONALD BAHNCK, RICHARDBLEAM, BEN BOYER , ALBERT BREINER, ROBERT CAMERON, ROBERT CHRISTMAN, ROBERT EBERT, FRANK ENGLE, RALPH GALE, ADOLPH GEISER, WILFORD GLASS, JAY GWYNNE, LESTER HARING, RICHARD KELLER, AUGUST KELLER, ALLEN KIRK, STEPHEN KOLMAR, DONALD MC GREW, ROBERT MEASE, RAY MYER, RICHARD MILLER, RICHARD ROCKY MILLER, WARREN MOHR, THOMAS MORROW, LARRY REIKER, STEWARD RICE, STANLEY SHARRER, ROBERT SHIVELY, ORVILLE SHOEMAKER, JAMES SOFFET, FRED TROUT, RICHARD UTTARD, RICHARD WALTERS, DONALD WEIERBACH. ADVISER ........ MR. A. HOPPES This year the boys of the A. V. A. Club assumed new responsibilities in addition to their regular classroom services. It was their job to oper- ate all the equipment in the projection booth and stage of the new audi- torium. Although they were theoretical greenhorns, it certainly never showed in their performance. 59 FRONT ROW: G, Ha er, V. Hompesch, E. Mease, Mr, Mann, B. Klaum, J. Parker. SECOND ROW: I. Har- high, M. Schultz, E.iNright, L, Allem, S. Hance, S. Roth. BACK ROW: R, Walters, J. Atherfold, R. Beale: R. Swartz. mam LOIS ALLEM EVELYN MEASE JAMES ATHERHOLD .TANICE PARKER RAY BEALER STEWART RICE GLORIA HAGER HOWARD ROTH SARAH HANCE MARY SCHULTZ IRENE HARHIGH RICHARD SWARTZ VIRGINIA HOMPESCH RICHARD WALTERS BARBARA KLAUM EDITH WRIGHT ADVISOR . . .... . . MR. C. MANN Can you make another divider for the yearbook? Will you ar- range a display for the hall show case? How about making some posters for the school play? Questions or requests such as these were common talk around the art room for the major part of the year. Each art club member had his own projects to complete but not once did any of the mem- bers refuse requests from other school groups. Thanks again, artists, for your splendid cooperation. 60 FRONT ROW: A. Rothrock, R. Fretz, C. Papciak, T. Morrow, W. Mease. SECOND ROW: W. Hompesch, L. Hottle, D, McGrew, A. Schulberger, D. Fluck, Mr. Meyers, A. Michener, F. Fluck, H. Schuck, L. Haring. THIRD ROW: J. Schmell, R. Weierback,G. Fatchet,R, Ritter,Ror1a1d Geiser, J. Geiser, J. Biresch, R. Shive- ly, H. Freeh, J. Schratt, E, Jucewicz. FOURTH ROW: H. Fluck, W. Qinn, A, Rotherock, G. Moninghoff, R Schaffer, W. Mease, A. Geiser, E. Fair, S. Novak, BACK ROW: R. Hottle, F. Swope, R. Bartelman, D. O1- shevski, A. Richards, R Mease, S, Sharrer, W. Mohr, H. Roth, H, Rick. WWWMW4 PRESIDENT........ .... ...HAROLDRICK VICE-PRESIDENT . . . . . . HOWARD ROTH SECRETARY .... . . . ROBERT SHIVELY TREASURER . . . . . . . . . . . .... WILLIAM MEASE Robert Bartleman, James Biresch, Edward Fair, George Fatchet, Delbert Fluck, Frances Fluck, Howard Fluck, Walter Frederick, Herman Freeh, Robert Fretz, James Geiser, Adolph Geiser, Lester Haring, William Hompesch, Leroy Hottle, Robert Hottle, Eugene Jucewicz, Donald Mc- Grew, Ralph Mease, Willard Mease, Alfred Michener, Warren Mohr, George Moninghoff, Thomas Moninghoff, Thomas Morrow, Frank Naska, Stephen Novak, Gerald Olshevski, Carl Papciak, William Quinn, Alfred Richards, Raymond Ritter, Albert Rothrock, Alvin Rothrock, Robert Schaffer, James Schmell, John Schratt, Thomas Schuck, Anthony Schul- berger, Peter Schulberger, Stanley Sharrer, Frank Swope, Ray Weier- back. ADVISER . . . . .... MR. J. MEYERS Moving into the new building and combining the Nockamixon and Springfield chapters were probably the most outstanding events for the F. F. A. this year. Under the guidance on Mr. Meyers,the boys attacked their book work and practical projects with increased earnestness. For the first time they had available some of the equipment needed for a well- rounded agriculture program. 61 FRONT ROW: A, Boyer,J, Nicho1as,I. Miller,T. Stemler, Y. Oeltjen-Bruns, S. Oddy, P. Parker, M. Balkit, E. Mease, S, Hance fseatedj, Mrs. Kline. BACK ROW: P. Osmun, J. Walker, V. Smith, S. Roth. dame ' Under the direction of Mrs. Kline, a registered nurse, over 25 jun- ior and senior girls were introduced to the fundamentals of sickroom and nursery care. The continuance of such practices will certainly pay off as the years go by. ' It it fi . 11 --5 ...W '.,..........--5 O I--E. A LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Michener, S. Eichlin, P. Rufe, E. Hammerstone, V. Brown, P. Stangil, G. Trouts, J. Somp, L, Leichliter, S. Nembach, R. Sassaman, S. Whitman, Mrs. Kline. 62 FRONT ROW: C. Fluck, J. Stever, N. Hess, M. Kaufman, J. Parker, Mr. Corry, R. Kirk, A. Doncsecz, P. Rufe S, Sciss. SECOND ROW: A. Worrell, B. Klaum, P. Krotz, G. Nielson, J. Crowrher, J. Kilpatrick, D Nemeth, R. Nemeth, L. Bleam. THIRD ROW: R, Hahn, A. Michener, E. Walker, R. Spenser, R. Christman, D. Bahnck. FOURTH ROW: J. Soffet, D. Miller, P. Derendorf, J. Kugler, E. Girardi. edema Mamma JOYCE EISENHART, CAROLE FLUCK, MARY KAUFMAN, REBA KIRK, BARBARA KLAUM, PAT KROTZ, JANICE PARKER, PAT RUFE, SHIR- LEY SCISS, JOANNE STEVER, ANN WORRELL. aku LOIS BLEAM, JANET CROWTHER, ARLENE DONCSECZ, NANCY HESS, JOYCE KILPATRICK, DOROTHY NEMETH, ROSEMARIE NEMETH, GAIL NIELSON, JACKIE SHIVIK. Jozdoxec DONALD BAHNCK, ROBERT CHRISTMAN, PAUL DERENDORF, EUGENE GIRARDI, JAY GWYENNE RODGER, JOHN KUGLER, ALFRED MICH- NER, DONALD MILLER, ROBERT SPENSER, RICHARD UTTARD, EARL WALKER. 63 0tCfZ6d6404444 eopmnoe Mildred Balkit, Shirley Bernhard, Ellen Berninger, Dorothy Berrell, Alice Boyer, Nancy Brader, Shirley Eichlin, Grace Fair, Gloria Hager, Irene Harhigh, Joyce Hissum, Marjorie Hoxom, Caroline Holland, Vir- ginia Hompesch, Elsie Jabs, Ann Kenney, Martha Kenney, Beatrice Kramer, Nancy Lauchner, Sally Lenahan, Dorothy Lutz, Donald Mc Grew, Irene Miller, Joan Michener, June Nicholas, Lois Nicholas, Yvonne Oeltjen-Bruns, Dorothy O'Dor, Sue Oddy, Phyllis Osmun, Margret Phillips, Marion Roberts, Ida Sassaman, Rosemarie Sassaman, Mary Schulberger, Peggy Sciss, Phyllis Stangil, Thelma Stemler, Gloria Trouts, Janet Walker, Darlene Whitman, Shirley Whitman. alta Lois Allem, Harriet Amey, Virginia Brovsm, Barbara Christman, Sarah Hance, Loretta Leichliter, Evelyn Mease, Dorothy Melchor, Susan Nem- bach, Darlene Nielson, Shirley Roth, Mary Schulz, Virginia Smith, June Somp, Claire Unangst, Marie Will, Edith Wright. fauna Norman Bahnck, John Fogal, Herman Freeh, Ralph Gale, Adolph Geiser, Robert Hottle, Eugene Jucewicz, Howard Knuth, Robert Mease, James Michener, Ray Myer, John Schratt, Richard Swartz. dana Richard Bartleman, Robert Cameron, Charles Donohue, Walter Fred- rick, Lester Haring, Richard Harwick, James Litzenberger, Sam Litzen- berger, William Mease, Davis Olshevski, Carl Papsiak, James Pursell, Howard Roth, Thomas Schuck, Fred Troutt, Angelo Ulianna. ADVISER . . . .... MR. A. CORRY THE LOST CORD . . . . . SULLIVAN A MERRY HEART .... .... D ENZA STILL AS THE NIGHT . . . . . . . . . BOHM LIVE WE SINGING . . . . . . . HAUPTMANN GOD EVER GLORIOUS LWOFF HAIL SMILING MORN . . . SPOFFORTH ALLELUIA ......... . . . MOZART 64 FRONT ROW: D. Melchor, M. Will, S. Roth, V. Smith, Mr. Corry, L. Leichliter, H. Amey, S, Hance, E. Mease, C. Unangst, SECOND ROW: R, Myer, B, Christman, L. Allem, M, Schulz, E, Wright, S, Nembach, J, Somp, V. Brown, A, Kenney, T, Schuck, THIRD ROW: E, Jucewicz, H. Freeh, J. Schratr, R. Swartz, R. Hottie, A. Geiser, D. Olshevski, H. Knuth, R, Harwick, C. Donohue, J. Litzenberger. BACK ROW: W. Mease, H. Roth, J. Pursell, R. Bartleman, C. Papsiak, J. Litzenberger, F. Troutt, R. Mease, I. Fogal. If FRONT ROW: C, Holland, S. Eichlin, G. Boyer, L. Nicholas, P. Stangil, Mr, Corry, G. Trouts, M, Roberts, D. Whitman, M. Schulberger, SECOND ROW: J. Michener, R, Sassaman, B. Kramer, I. Harhigh, J, Parker, E. Berninger, S, Whitman, D, O'Dor, V, Hompesch, D, Berrell. THIRD ROW: I. Sassaman, S. Lenahan, M. Hixom, S. Bernhard, G. Fair, N. Brader, M, Kenney, Y. Oeltjen-Bruns, M, Balkit. BACK ROW: 1. Nicholas, A. Boyer, T, Stemler, S. Oddy, D. Nielson, I. Miller. 65 FRONT ROW: A. Bittenmaster, A. Bickel, H. Moyer, H. Ditchman, V. Fabian, A. Harshberger, Mt. Corry SECOND ROW: A. Ulianna, R. Mease, D. Olshevski, A. Chasser, R. Hahn, D. Bahnck, V. Smith, 1. Biresch BACK ROW: J. Cameron, J. Kugler, G. Grim, G. Fachet, S. Litzenberger, J. Fogal, R. Christman, A, Mi- chener. FLUTE Paula Sheffer CLARINETS Norman Bahnck Alex Chasser Rodger Hahn SAXOPHONES David Olshevski Angelo Ulianna TRUMPETS John Cameron Kaowlwz Robert Christman George Fachet John Fogal Gerald Grim John Kugler James Lutz Alfred Michener TROMBONES Merrill Fabian Samuel Litzenberger PERCUSSION dance J. Behm - accordion G. Paetzel-guitar A. Bickel - accordion L. Trauger-guitar M. Roberts-accordion D. Bahnck - violin ADVISER ........ MR. A. CORRY 66 Harry Moyer Harry Ditchman VIOLINS Donald Bahnck Marjorie Philbin Ann Harshberger James Litzenberger Donald Nicholas Virginia Smith BASS James Biresch J. Biresch - - bass A. Bittenmaster-mandolin Emilie Allen FRONT ROW: A. Troutt, L. Gross, V. Brown, P. Krorz, N. Hess. SECOND ROW: B. Stahley, S. Franklin B, Lines, M. Houseworth, D. Hager, K. Beam, P. Sciss, H. Miller. THIRD ROW: P. Parker, J. Biresch, C Lowry, L. Kinney, B. Diehl, L Largent, M. Kaufman, J. Parker. BACK ROW: L. Fisher, D. Czerniak, B Nicholas, E. Allen, E. Houseworth, N. Powers, B. Klaum. Kaftan 4 . Karen Behm Jean Biresch Virginia Brown Delores Czerniak Betty Diehl Linda Fisher Sandra Franklin Lorraine Gross Delores Hager Nancy Hess Etheh Houseworth Mary Ann Houseworth Mary Jane Kaufman Lillian Kinney Barbara Klaum Pat Krotz Irene Largent Barbara Lines ADVISER . . . . MR. A. CORRY Carole Lowry Harriet Miller Billie Nicholas Janis Parker Pat Parker Nancy Powers Patsy Sciss Barbara Stahley Ann Troutt Directed by Mr. Corry and student leaders, Virginia Brown, Pat Krotz, and Arlene Doncsecz, this aggregation of girls made great strides. Their goal is that day in the near future when, attired in smart outfits, they will strut in front of the Palisades High School Band. Judging from their nurnerous practices and the enthusiasm at each session, this group will be ready when the call comes. 67 FRONT ROW: J. Biresch, P. Philbin, N. Hess, P. Krotz, C. Lowry, J. Knause. BACK ROW: I. Harhigh, S Nause. JEAN BIRESCH PATRICIA KROTZ IRENE HARHIGH CAROL LOWRY NANCY HESS SANDRA NAUSE JOANNE KRAUSE PATRICIA PHILBIN ADVISER ......... MRS. VERA STRICKER This year the Palisades cheerleaders were extremely active. They provided all the pep that was needed at sports contestsg and, in addition, they sponsored a skating party at the Hellertown rink to collect funds for new uniforms. With the proceeds from the party, the girls purchased gold turtle-neck sweaters and material to make contrasting skirts. 68 sn 1 Q M... .-. . X SEPT. SEPT. SEPT. OCT. OCT. OCT. OCT. OCT. OCT. OCT. OCT. OCT. BETHLEHEM HATFIELD NEW HOPE NORTH WALES BETHLEHEM COOPERSBURG HILLTOWN HATFIELD NEW HOPE NORTH WALES COOPERSBURG HILLTOWN Under the tutelage of Mr. Rohrer, the soccer team experienced one of its most successful seasons in recent years This year the boys took third place in the Tri-County League. Not only was the season success ful, but it appeared the prospects for coming years were very bright Out of eighteen men only two were seniors 70 Zane-up LITZENBERGER BALLIET DONOHUE MEASE ROTH PURSELL SHIVELY BEALER TROUTT RICE BAHNCK BAHNCK KIRK MEASE PAPCIAK ULIANNA WALTERS FOGAL MILLER SHOEMAK R kwa-Q0 TROUTT ROTH LITZENBERGER MILLER PURSELL aww! MR.W.ROHRER ' 4 N.BAHNcK A.cHAsAR R.CLAWSON R.FRETz R. SHIVELY o.sHoEMAKER L.wEAvER D. BAHNCK H. SCOTT J. CIEGELSKI K. STREISSGUTH FRONT ROW: A, Chasar, R. Clawson, O. Shoemaker, R. Shively. BACK ROW: Mr. Rohrer, N. Bahnck, L Weaver, D. Miller, J. Pursell, R. Fretz, S. Litzenberger, F. Troutt, H. Roth. DEC. 5 9 11 16 19 ZZ JAN. 6 9 13 16 dow, EASTON CATHOLIC FRENCHTOWN P'BURG PAROCHIAL FRENCHTOWN HILLTOWN EASTON CATHOLIC HATFIELD JENKINTOWN LOWER MORELAND COOPERSBURG JAN. Z0 NORTH WALES Z3 NEW HOPE 27 P'BURG PAROCHIAL 30 HILLTOWN FEB. 3 HATFIELD 6 JENKINTOWN 10 LOWER MORELAND 13 COOPERSBURG 17 NORTH WALES 20 NEW HOPE With the new gymnasium and a team made up almost completely of juniors and sophomores, basketball should be a very promising sport over the next few years. The Pirates in 1952-'53 hit the loss column more frequently that the win column, but that's to be expected during building years. FRONT ROW: R. Geiser, A, Chasar, O. Shoemaker, R. Shively, R. Clawson. BACK ROW: H. Scott fman agerl, R. Wood, D. Miller, R, Fretz, L. Weaver, R, Mease, Mr. Wescoe. ymuafz Zane-up udedale A. CHASAR F. EASTON CATH. R. SHIVELY F. P-BURc PAROCHIAL R. FRETZ c. JENKINTOWN o. SHOEMAKER G. LOWER MORELAND R. CLAWSON G. NEW HOPE R. GEISER D. BAHNCK R. MEASE H. SCOTT D. MILLER J. CIEGELSKI L. WEAVER R. WOOD 60464 MR. E. WESCOE Above all else, Mr. Wescoe's boys became well-groundedin the fun- damentals this year. In their own contests they had plenty of sparkling momenta, but most of all they've assured P.H.S. of good material for the coming years. In fact two or three boys broke into the varsity line- up at the middle of this season. ' 74 FRONT ROW: J. Shivik, M. Bodder, M. Philbin, 1. Krause, I. Harhigh, V. Smith, N. Hess, P. Krotz. BACK ROW: D. Hance, P. Parker, S. Nause, M. Balkit, E. wright, Y. Oeltjen-Bruns, E. Mease, Mrs. Srricker, S. Oddy. , Z I 2 5 am-up .mama V. SMITH C. SEPT. 25 LOWER MORELAND P. KROTZ R.I. OCT. Z HATFIELD N. HESS L.I. 9 NOR TH WALES M. BALKIT R.W. 16 LOWER MORELAND I. HARHIGH L.W. 23 HATFIELD J. SHIVIK R.HB, 30 NORTH WALES Y. OELTJEN-BRUNS C.HB. J. HISSUM L.HB. E. MEASE-E. WRIGHT R.FB. E. WRIGHT L.FB. S. KNAUSE G. M. BODDER E. HISSUM J. KRAUSE ll6404?M4 M. PHILBIN S. ODDY D. HANCE Four seniors out of a squad of fifteen pretty well sums up the 1952- '53 season. The win column was an elusive item to locate, but Mrs. Stricker and company have a fine nucleus for future seasons. 75 FRONT ROW: E. Mease, I. Harhigh, J. Shivik, A. Worrell, C. Fluck. BACK ROW: L. Allem P Parker V Brown, S. Nembach, E. Wright, M. Tronbower, J. Crowther, M. Balkit, Y. Oeltjen-Bruns, Mrs Stncker , Z 1 DEC. 11 P'BURG PAROCHIAL AWAY 19 HILLTOWN AWAY JAN. 6 HATFIELD HOME 13 LOWER MORELAND AWAY 16 COOPERSBURG AWAY 2.0 NORTH WALES AWAY 27 P'BURG PAROCHIAL HOME 30 HILLTOWN HOME FEB . 3 HATFIELD AWAY 10 LOWER MORELAND HOME 13 COOPERSBURG HOME 17 NORTH WALES HOME Z1 ALUMNAE Z5 WOMEN'S FACULTY Conquerors of the women's faculty! That's the accomplishment of which the girls were the most proud. In two games the boy's varsity and men's faculty split, but the girls left no doubt from the opening whistle that they were masters of the situation. In league play victories were mighty evasive --- there's always another year though! 76 Zine-up J. SHIVIK V. BROWN P. KELLER Y. OELTJEN-BRUNS M. BALKIT I. HARHIGH L. ALLEM M. TRUMBOWER E, WRIGHT 4 J. CROWTHER C. FLUCK C. HOLLAND E. MEASE S. NEMBACH A. WORR ELL 60464 MRS. V. STRICKER FRONT ROW: S. Rice, N. Bahnck, P. Franklin, H. Rick, A. Ulianna, J. Geiser, L. Weaver C Donohue BACK ROW: G. Urban, C. Barron, D. Miller, J. Pursell, H. Roth, I. Balliet, R. Miller, R. Fretz F Troutt I. Biresch, Mr. Rohrer. adulale canal APRIL Z1 Z3 COOPERSBURG 27 NEW HOPE 30 BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC 7 NEW HOPE 8 BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC 11 HILLTOWN 14 COOPERSBURG 18 HILLTOWN Z2 WHITEHALL 26 WHITEHALL HELLERTOWN MAY MR . W. ROHRER 78 AWAY HOME AWAY HOME HOME AWAY HOME AWAY AWAY HOME AWAY FRONT ROW: M. Weierback,J. Knause,N. Hess,C. Holland. SECOND ROW: P. Krotz, A Levy M Schul berger, M. Morrow,L, Bleam, I. Shivik, R. Nemeth, A. Yerkes, P. Philbin, H. Lang. BACK ROW M Kauf man, fmanagerj, M. Trumbower fmanagerj, S. Nause, P. Ritter, M. White, Y. Oeltjen-Bruns J Crowther M. Balkit, M. Schulz, D. Nemeth, M. Hixsom, Mrs. Stricker, B. 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