Pierre S DuPont High School - Pierrean Yearbook (Wilmington, DE)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1940 volume:

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'Ill IIIII FIIIIEIITS t We, the january 1940 class of Pierre S. duPont High School, proudly-dedicate this yearbook to our parents: To mother who wakened nightly at our every sound, who patiently trained us in the ways of citizenship and society, who soothed our ills when we were yet in cribs, who soothes our ills today though cribs are long outgrown, who reluctantly but proudly sent us off to school, who stood behind us when troubles came our way, who sincerely ad- vised us in our puzzling problems, who eagerly awaited our home comings, and who still waits our home comings though we were and are unaware of her eagerness: To father who held us in his arms at our yirst tears, who watched our play with fond devotion, who worked daily to provide food and clothing, who works daily even now to make our worldly adventure an easy one, who first showed us the fascinations of nature, who urged us on to the most glorious goals: To mother and dad whose faith can never be repaid, to mother and dad whose love will never die, to mother and dad whose happiness lies only in our happiness. ARTHUR CARROLL, JR. RALPH L. TALBOT Thank you for the privilege given me in making a contribu- tion to the book of the Clan of january, 1940. This book record! Jomething that reflectf a little of what might be written of each of you. Each one if writing his or her own hook. Each. individual you meet contributes to .ruch recordx. I am pleased in the knowledge that I may have contributed in some meaxure to your individual records. With my farewell goef the hope that ax your records' are Jet down in the future, each item contained will bring great Jatiffac- . Principal tion and pleaxure to you. R rf' Paqe 4 CLARENCE PERRY DOROTHY KNIGHT JAMES GOTTSHALL BILL HIRONS BEN SIMON JULIA SCOUT JOHN BULL WILLIAM BIRD NANCY HUME HERBERT GULICK AUDREY STROMAN ELIZABETH CRONIN RUTH ZEBLEY MARION CASEY FIEIIIIEIIII STIIFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ARTHUR CARROLL CO-ART EDITORS ASSOCIATE EDITORS JOAN BLACK FAY DAVIS BUSINESS MANAGERS AUXILIARY STAFF GEORGE SINGLEY JANE HOLLAND MAE FORMAN MARY BROUGHALL ELEANOR DAVIS SYLVIA ADAMS TYPISTS HELEN BARTLEY JOHN BULL JEAN WITTENBERG SPONSORS FRANCES GUILD SOPHIE ROMAN TED MULLFR DORIS Cu-NE : I AUDREY STROMAN AUDREY WELCH BETTY DAY BETSEY WHITEHEAD FRED MILLAR GEORGE SAMUELS EDWIN GOLIN FRANCIS LEUZE FLORENCE HAUGER FRANCES JOHNSOW C. FRANCES VOGEDING SYLVIA ADAMS You can often see Sib munching on a licorice shoe string. She is an active Leader Corps member, has been homeroom representative many times, plays class hockey, and ex- pects to go into nursing after grad- uation. She blushes very easily. Digi- Q f. 1.-N, RICHARD BALDWIN Dick would like to be a cheer leader. Why not, pal? His failing is stop- ping, on one piece of pie. He played Jeff in the senior play, and is treasurer of the Student Council. 'faith EDITH ANDRESS In magazines and newspapers from New York to Honolulu, fashions of 1950 will be designed by Edith. Her favorite color is blue. She doesn't like oatmeal or milk or cottage cheese or raw eggs. E , U X WILLIAM BIRD E J An active member of our graduat- ing class is Bill. He has held the offices of secretary and treasurer of the duPont Philatelists, is president of homeroom 112, a 12A representa- tive, and a member of the PIEHREAN staff. WMMQLGPQZGMARJORIE BAILEY Future plans re vague for Marge right now. She says that her hobby is dogs fboth hot and coldj. Being homeroom vice-president, a 12A rep- resentative, and a member of the senior play ticket committee keep Marge busy. ld-BN BOYER Nolan, our avid le on-meringue pie fan, has three years f fast and furi- ous track, and two years of jay Vee football to his credit. His nimble- ness has further proof in the fact that his hobby is tumbling. HELEN BART Since she has succeeded so we in day school, Helen plans to try night school for a while after graduation. This member of the Honor Society and PIERREAN staff dislikes spinach! Down with history! she remarks. fav'-4 ' ENE BRUNHAMMER Althoug uiet, Gene has held the oflices of secretary and treasurer of his homeroom. Choosing for the future the study of aviation, he now finds great joy in his hobby, the radio. He is also a choir member. is Q ,Y ik 5... iii A iii - in L. Wh V- i ,..., 'Rl ,,,, .,, i is . i :.'r . ...- Z JOHN BULL This member of the Honor Society and PIERREAN staff plans to be either a clerical or stenographic worker after his school life is completed. John dislikes bookkeeping but thinks baseball is a grand sport. John was a member of the band for two and a half years. . MAR RET BISCOE Marge can wear cute hats and get away with it. Blue is her favorite color, and typing her favorite study. She is homeroom president, and likes movies, books, and pretty clothes. Shorthand makes her lose her temper. v. PETER BUNITSKY A decided addition to the choir is Pete. Besides being president of the choir and a Student Council representative, Pete finds time for baseball, basketball, and the Service Bureau. Look out girls-he dislikes gossipers. OAN BLACK Ask joan how she likes ferryboat rides, and if an operation is fun. She is secretary of the Royal Mas- que, president of her homeroom, and a member of the PIERREAN staff, and she likes to ride horseback. JAMES CARLEY The main attractions for jim seem to be Wildwood and swimming. He wishes to spend his future time traveling from place to place. Car- ley is quite an ace at naming dif- ferent radio bands on hearing them. BEVERLY BRA IN A peppy and inter ing hobby is the one that holds B rly's interest- that of collecting menus. Bev is vice-president of her homeroom and plans to enter business school, and then Temple University. ARTHUR CARROLL Law school seems to be attracting Art's attention for the future. He was treasurer of the Student Coun- cil, but resigned to become editor- in-chief of the PIEKREAN. The Honor gociety also claims him as a mem- er. MA Y UGHALL People ways pronounce Redsey's name wrong. fIt's like Bruffle, folks.J She has been class repre- sentative, has worked on the PIERR- EAN and was on the senior play ticket committee. She was co-chair- man of the 12B reception invita- tion committee. Pam: lu ELIZABE H BURCHELL Listed as her hobbies are prtterbug gmg swimming and horseback rid ing Elrzabeth has filled the offices of homeroom president and class rep resentatrve and has also partrcr pated rn the senior play She plans to become a switchboard operator when she finishes school 2 We knew Dan had something up his sleeve when he said Pigs are my favorite mascots Remember that roly poly one at the W H S foot ball game? Dan is a member of the Varsity Club through his swim ming actrvitres SYLVIA CHESLER Dancing tennrs and horseback rid ing are the hobbies of Sylvia who names offrce work as her future plan Onions and history are her chief dislikes whrle her favorite color is ue WALTER CROWL Nearly everyone knows of Walts abrlrty as a football and basketball player so theres hardly need of repeating t Walt has served on the Student Council athletic com mittee and rs a real fellow along with everything DORIS CLINE Doris likes to take walks Ask her how many scrapbooks she has and what rs rn them She rs vice pres ident of the Student Councrl and a member of the Honor Society Her future plan is to go to Delaware CHANDLER DAVIES Chan has served as class olhcer sev eral times This time he rs our pres rdent an usher and a member of the HrY and Stamp Club fidgets rn hard seats at the movres and shudders to thmk of a poorly cooked meal eww ELIZABETH CRONIN Elizabeth has been a homeroom rep resentative rn both her 12B and 12A terms Though an active com mercial student she finds time for the movies skating and dancing She dislikes snobbrsh girls HARVEY DAY Harvey secretary of the Stage and Li hting Crew has an original ho by. He likes to tan furs and to make vests. He puts in his vote for more Hawaiian music thereby lowering the jitterbug rate. ilkx 'QQ- aa f Q-Ma. E 70.f WILLIAM DOLAN Going to Furope as a traveling sales man rs Bill s big plan for the future While rn school Bill has been active as 1 Student Council member and a class representative Hrs favorite book is Gone with the Wind BLANCHE DAVIS Thrs lady rs quite a flash at bas ketball and she could teach you too rn her spare moments She rs e homeroom fpresident and was one of the Gibson Girls e senior play G? oci'd5 iff? EDCSVLXRD D ITG 12 q'if'7A Speedboat racing will have another pilot the law profession will have another drgnrhed new member n less Ed decides to be rust another play boy He rs homeroom presr dent this term and has been on the baseball team FAY DAVIS Fay is a very active member of the class Dont mention concerted peo ple to her or somethrng will hap pen to you She is a member of the Honor Society and works hard as secretar of the Student Council rib RALPH DOWNWARD Ralph 'C'oT1n5l president like to be a doctor or just to travel He thinks health is as m portant as education and that slow drivers and caramel pudding should not be included in lifes problems He lrkes to read books TEIKIQQA, b4?1-flfiy1L4f44L ELEANOR DAVIS El doesnt like hockey homework and Hrtler She plays class basket ball and has held several homeroom offices This time she has been oc cupred with class council senior play and t IERREAN DANNY DRAKE Danny doesnt like diamonds scornful soul yes? Hrs he man tastes run to Tom Sawyer and math ematrcs Serving on the prom com mrttce has been Dannys chief inter est as a senior Right now the fu ture is an unknown adventure BETTY EAY Betty who has held several home- room othces and was class secretary in her entire sophomore year plans to be a nurse. She was in the Stu- dent Council and Service Corps this term and is a member of the PIERR- EAN statf. ERMA DECORSE Erma likes reading and swimming, but not onions, writing, history or- here's a new one-dogs without tails. Her favorite color is red, and she enjoys boys' stories. In the fu- ture, she plans to be an office worker. My, . CLIFFORD EVANS Cliff seems to be the super salesman of senior play tickets, as he sold all of his own and a number of others, too. He plans to attend business college after graduation. His special aversion is conceited women. ELEANOR DENT Eleanor confesses a love for clothes, a woman's privilege. She has been homeroom representative, was the prompter for the senior play, and is a Service Corps member, She re- fuses to be fed carrots. J. RUSSELL FENNIMORE Rusty is treasurer of his homeroom. His hobbies are dancing, swimming, and traveling. The new trackless trolleys are pretty nice, he observes. He doesn't like homework or being broke. Football rates pretty high with him. in-M! ISABELLA DEVER Izzie's favorite study is bookkeeping, and true to that, she plans to enter Beacom and become a bookkeeper. The Service Bureau has an excellent member with Izzie on the force. Her favorite saying is You don't mean it. BERNARD FISCHER Bernard played the riotous role of Mr. jordan from Flatbush in the senior play. He is quite trickey on the horizontal bar. Bernard says that you can't depend on a blonde. How does he know that? VERA DIXON To be a telephone operator is the future plan of Vera. She has served as a class representative and a homeroom secretary. She likes die- tetics and hot dog roasts, but thinks oysters are horrible! Vera's hobbies include swimming and dancing. RICHARD FLYNN Here's a boy who thinks that Hitler should have stuck to paper hanging. He'd like to join the Marines someday, but right now he thinks public high schools should have military training in their cur- ricula. KT . it ,,. fl . . -- Q. , S, 'Wrist 'K t J S- 959 'LJ is in is was 5 .Q ll? , 1- 'rK , ,ww 7 .. a l :Ei . my -Q, .-, -if 3 - -if Zia t s t 1 ra fl A RAYMOND FORD Does anyone want to offer Ray a position in the Atlas Powder Com- pany? He'd gladly accept! This member of the Service Bureau and vice-president of room 113 enjoys as hobbies marksmanship and horse- back riding. rf eww MARY DO GHER Mimmi, as chairman of the Student Council social service committee, had charge of the distribution of the Thanksgiving and Christmas bas- kets from the school. She has served in several homeroom ofhces and raves about Rebecca. STUART FROEHLING 6 This newcomer to our class, from Richmond, Virginia, enjoys swim- ming and diving. He doesn't like girls but when he knows our girls better, he'll change his mind. He will attend the University of Vir- ginia after graduation. Dorothy wants imagine it mor homework in history' Working n the library squad takes up much of her time. She enjoys reading and dancing, and looks forward to the time when she will be a trained nurse. DOROTHY DUNN EDWIN GOLIN Ed thinks that our country is econ- omically safe as long as there is social security. He doesn't like to take trolley rides, though. Ed was a member of the senior play cast and was on the PIERREAN staff. AUDREY FORD President of her homeroom and a member of the choir, Audrey plans to study music and become a success in business after raduation. She names as her hobiies embroidery, dancing, and playing the piano. jim, who thrills to e m sic of Glen Gray, has done gra , job as chairman of the respons le Stu- dent Council athletic committee. His other activities are the PIERREAN staff, Clarion staff, Honor Society, band, orchestra, Hi-Y, and senior play. JAMES GOTTSHALL ' Yijf M415 FORMAN W Going in training for rsing is our pal Mae's ambition. Mae's motto is: Don't believe anything a boy tells you. She is saxophonist in the school band, collects postcards, and is treasurer of her homeroom. .ffMlZV V' THERESE GLENN Watch out all you pedestrrans Therese lrkes to drrve a car and drs lrkes drrvrng slow' Readrng and makrng her own clothes are her hob bres whrle skatrng and dancrng are her aversrons In her 12A term she was a homeroom representatrve HERBERT GULICK To enter an aeronautrcal school and then to obtarn a good posrtron rn that field rs Herbs future plan Twrce a class representatxve he en joys as hobbres photography and makrng model arrplanes Herb rs an ardent math hater X BETTY GROTZ eme er the t rd old woman rn the senror play? That was Betty' Although a commercral student she says she drslrkes shorthand Betty hopes to get a posrtron and go to work when she leaves school ink mebf JOHN HAMMELL Swrmmrng golf and flyrng are johns hobbres After graduatron he rs lookrng forward to college john lrsts as hrs drslrkes forergn languages math and senror play trckets He rs a newcomer to the school and he lrkes us WW Presrdent of her homeroom quret Mary drslrkes hrstory crowds candy and boys As a hobby thrs farr harred grrl enjoys sewrng and finds math her bugaboo Mary has no detinrte plans for the future MARY GUTHRIE QA? whose marn ambrtron rs j make good has been an actrve mem ber of the Servrce Bureau Servrce Corps and the chorr Other actrvr tres rn whrch he partrcrpates are the band and the usher squad -Y Hn uE LUCILE HAGUE Ta ra tara' Lucrle plays bugle rn Delawares Frrst All Grrls Drum and Bugle Corps She rs fond of tennrs and chooses Gone wztb the Wfznd as her favorrte book She ex pects to become a clothrng teacher THOMAS HARKNESS Tom rs treasurer of the senror class He enacted the gurtar playrn hero Elly rn the senror play pro uctron Hrs favorrte hobby rs playrng base ball rn whrch he has prtched very effectrvely for P S s team Tom also enjoys horseback rrdrng and trum pet playrng He was a member of the band dw-.-J 'Do mai Blk Q6- Itwgnvl' f w jmjnwfa are QQ 'Qu 1 l x A K fo' Mlm-f AW' Ww- f1,E'?,2s BILL HIRONS A member of the Usher Squad Hr Y Club tennrs team and PIERREAN staff Brll has done hrs job excel lently He has been class presrdent and Student Councrl member and now he rs Honor Socrety treasurer and senror orator FLORENCE HAUGER Pretty brown eyed Florence who has held several class offrces and who rs vrce presrdent of the Honor So crety hopes to be a success rn the busrness world We re sure she wrll be' Her hobby rs readrng MARTIN HIRSH Known as Pop rn the senror play Mart has been a homeroom repre sentatrve for live terms Hrs hobbres are beadwork and photography club and he turns out some excellent prc tures was M HEL Hockey basketball swrmmrng and tennrs score hrgh rn Helen s rnterests She has held many homeroom of fices srnce she rs talented on the drawrng board as well as rn the gym Art school wrll be her next stop after leavrng P S FRANCIS HIRSHOUT A member of the Servrce Corps Stamp Club Sports Sewrce Corps and also a class representatrve for four terms Izzre plans to enter Delaware College rn the fall Des prte all these actrvrtres he has trme for hrs hobby stamp collectrng DOROTHEA HEISS Darnty Dot loves to see football games and she knows somethrng about rt too Her great ambrtron rs to be a krndergarten teacher She rs the presrdent of the Lrbrary Squad and of her homeroom WILBUR HITCH Reserved Wrlbur who says photo raphy bowlrng and horseback rr rng are hrs hobbres plans to enter college at the close of hrs hrgh school days Can you rmagrne h drslrkes Latrn' But he loves frc tron '1o...u-la 5-k'u-L9-e,,..,-...Al JANE HOLLAND jane 12A class secretary lrkes to wear green enjoys the movres and has a good sense of humor Pay rng class basketball workrng on the PIERREAN, and berng a Grbson Gul rn the senror play have kept her busy v 'V ' 5 CATHE INE HOUGHTON fVivid Kitty, who wants to be a private secretary drawing a pretty nice salary, rates carrots and boys quite low on her list of interests. Balancing these aversions, tennis and golf take a bow as the lady's preferences. WILLIAM HRABELSKI Bill is vice-president of his home- room this term. His hobbies are stamp collecting, playing baseball, and sketching freehand. The movies are tops, too. He plans to become a bank president when he finishes his senior year. NANCY HUME A particip t in all art activities, Nan has held the offices of secretary, treasurer, and president in her home- room. She boldly announces that she dislikes the boys. Notice, how- ever, boys is plural. She is on the PIERREAN art staff. KOVER HUDSON According to his friends, Kover has made great strides in the art of bowl- ing. As a Service Corps member, he patrols the halls of our domain, and runs for ice cream when he is hungry. FRANCES JOHNSON Frannie is planning to enter a hair- dressing school in February, and expects plenty of customers from the class of january, 1940. Her hob- bies are working with flowers, movies, and dancing. She has been 12A representative for homeroom 217, and is a typist on the PIERREAN staff. fu-1 RUSSELL HURLOCK Blond Russell has worked with the Service Corps, and says that his lucky star points definitely to his being a millionaire some day. He wants to specialize in airplane work after a course at Wharton's. UTH JONES Little Ruth jones has sweet dim- ples and a nice smile. She is presi- dent of her homeroom, and likes good old American dancing and football games. Big bandanas are her favorite headgear and she can guzzle cokes with the best of them. EFFERS Bob is very interested in Latin and chemistry, and hopes to study medi- cine. He spends most of his spare time reading about it. Bob is a great football fan and likes to play it himself. J Kwai p K .J pppppi pk .eytt 44 I S.. 2 fi? I if . .,x WJ , HU .. f ' af' I MIKE KIRWIN - ' After playing school baseball for three years, Mike would like to join a professional team. He has been on the basketball and football teams, too, and is now homeroom president. Collecting souvenirs and reading biographies interest him. ETT N eannette, who played th heroine in the senior play, has been active in dramatics and music throughout her school days. She is mistress of the robes for the choir. Horses, dogs, and books are high on her favorite list. 3'.AAM.e.L FRANCIS KNOWLES Nagging women and bragging fel- lows do not appeal to Francisg but because he loves animals, he plans to be a jockey or a horse trainer. Wforking in the machine shop, hunt- ing, and trapping are others of Francis' activities. h DOROTHY KNIGHT Dinky, as we know her aroun school, is an associate editor of the PIERREAN. She is a member of the Honor Society and Chem Club, and plans to enter college. She is also vice-president of her homeroom. DAVID L Dave, whose favorite sport is foot- ball, says that he can surely smack his lips at apple pie. His hobbies are swimming, skiing, and radio, but he doesn't like spinach or trol- ley cars. Down with Communism! is his frequent remark. ELSIE MARDECZ Dancing, singing, and drawing in- terest Elsie more than school, study, and homework. She'd like to be somebody's smiling secretary some- day, after a business school course. fBut, Elsie, you MUST study if you want to be a success, etc., etc.J KEMER LEFLER Kemer says disgustedly, Hitler couldn't grow a mustache, so he bought a mop. He is an usher, homeroom vice-president, and Serv- ice Bureau member. Females, slow driving, red lights, and detention hall irk him no end. N- We lQvxxcXl,,i' fm-afpfxgaw-oz! ERNA McDOWELL Mickey was class representative for three terms, and in 1oB, secretary of her homeroom. She has partici- pated in basketball, ping-pong, and volley ball. In the near future she would like to be a bookkeeper. Page 9 GEORGE NOLL 1 lfl'-' f v LILLIAN Lillian twice served as class repre- sentative. She is home room vice- president this term and has played class basketball. She fancies danc- ing, clothes, and jewelry, but her more adventurous side chooses The Hurricane as tops in fiction. FRANCIS LEUZE As captain of the Sports Service Corps and a member of the Honor Society, he plans to go into office work and then travel over the con- tinent. As for hobbies, Frannie chooses photography and sports. AKSORENCQ MARVEL Unlike the average person, Florence dislikes walking and singing. She has been active as treasurer of her homeroom and a member of the Service Corps, and the senior play cast. Collecting postcards, swim- ming, and dancing are her hobbies. OLIVER LEWIS Oliver, the bellboy in the senior play, is president of his homeroom. And does he play a mean trumpet! He enjoys all sports and outdoor life. Very soon he plans to enter avia- tion adventure. DORIS MAXWELL Hard-working Doris is now editor- in-chief of the Clarion, and her lovely speaking voice won her the position of class orator. She has served on the Student Council, and is in the Royal Masque. She dislikes untidiness. Strongly finds as JAMES MEGINNISS opposed to iitterbugs, Jim a hobby his music. This member of the orchestra, who, by the way, thinks the navy is all right, plans to become a business admin- istrator. He loves to eat. S K-4,44 4'1Av OROTHY MORAN A 12A representative, Dot plans to enter the Held of interior decorat- ing. A faithful attendant of the football games, she says her favorite color is blue. We know she must like gray with the blue! 'ftjcqal FRED MILLAR Fred is a fresh-air fiend, so stuffy classrooms make him feel rather closed-in-on. Sports, sea scouting, and out-door life in general are his hobbies. He is an Honor Society man and a PIERREAN staff member. iizf ' Q, ,W H' ' WW btw fi. in lf. 4 ' -,', A L ns.. ., 1. wr We I f S e i r it 'L - 4V.0-Ovlfvfff WOODROW MOYLE . Would you believe it's true when we say that the biggest fellow on the P. S. football team, who, by the way is a grand sport, doesn't like spinach? To learn a trade is Woody's plan for the future. ffm PEGGY MORGAN Peggy is president of her homeroom this term. Her hobby is reading, especially books by Grace Living- ston Hill. She likes science, and her favorite color is red. After graduation she'll be a working girl. TED MULLER Besides being a member of the Clar- ion, the PIERREAN staff, Honor So- ciety, and Hi-Y, Ted also partici- pated in the senior play. He in- tends to enter West Point. Ted's hobby is shooting. He intensely dis- likes the New York Yankees. PEGGY NOLAN This shy lass doesn't like to go to the front of the room to make oral talks. She'd much rather read, or hike, or listen to music. She is pres- ident of homeroom 516. JOHN NATALE Although interested in sports, the choir and band have occupied a lot of john's time, while business work, travel, and a brunette seem to fill his plans for the future. Ann Sher- idan is his favorite oomph girl. .fdplnkz Powsavx SOPHIE ROMA Sophie, the artistic little miss who plans to become a commercial artist, finds great pleasure in designing and making her own clothes. She is a member of the French Club, PIERREAN staff and is vice-president of her homeroom. Hunting and swimming hold George's interest. He plans to work in a gas station and become a grease monkey when his school days have at last been completed, Homeroom 332 elected George as treasurer. JULIA scoU'r julia should some day realize her ambition: to be an x-ray technician. She would like-yes, it's true- more lab periods in chemistry! Prompting the senior play and being an Honor Society member have been Julia's school activities. Page I0 MW' MARJORIE SHORT Guy Lombardo you have another admirer This lady also likes t collect souvenirs from different places skating and croquet but mx on cracking gum and biting finger nails The business world will soon claim her as an energetic worker CHARLES NORTON Charlie a mainstay of the band and orchestra likes math swimming and tennis and looks forward to the day when hell be playing in a sym phony orchestra He decidedly says phooey on concerted girls VIRGINIA SHUSTER nger a great swing fan wishes that she could dance in the gym more often than just one measly little lunch period She reads and she collects snapshots but doesnt fancy cottage cheese or fat boys CHARLES PARROTT We ve often seen Charles leading the band in the place of Mr Orth He has always been an active mem ber of that group Music is his hobby but in the future he hopes to become an airplane pilot JEANNETTE SMITH SHAKESPEARE S works and Wutla ring Height: are favorites with Jeannette Once she makes some money she plans to be a doctor Our industrious Smitty the prim secretary in the senior play likes to design clothes and remake old ones K ff rf X YU mazda! -ffff CLARENCE RRY As co art editor of the RREAN Clarence has decorated these pages to everyones full delight He is an Honor Society member Stamp col lectmg Che's vice president of the Philatelistsj and doodling are his spare time taker uppers HELEN SNOWBERGER Oakley likes to change her hair around different ways, and it looks attractive any way. Enjoying sew- ing, she makes a lot of her own clothes. She is a homeroom presi- dent. Her dislikes include milk and homework. JM WILLIAM PIERCE Bill likes mat ematics. He is also partial to blue. He doesn't like to do homework, but who does, we ask you? His hobby is driving. In the future he hopes to participate in automobile racing. Wheel me ,, Wm ...A .. u W., r.k, H my n f- .2 . lv ,sun E to fwfba 19 14144- MARTIN PIERSON artm deplores the short length of the E C A periods this term A member of the football team in 58 and 39 he likes to read sport stor ies his hobby is mechanical draw in MARTHA STRAVV A member of the senior play cast and a basketball player Marty sec retary of homeroom 211 says danc ing is her hobby As for her career she selects beauty culture Having quite a sense of humor she often '70-4-M-Lavx RAYMOND PIERSON A future scholar of Beacom College Ray names as his hobbies marksman ship and bowling He tells us that he dislikes bad sports and believes all homework should be abolished and listen a secret ice cream and blondes umm' plays pranks AUDREY OMAN Audrey ard working commercial is an or Society member and an avid m ie fan History doesnt ap peal to her one bit but she is a whiz at bookkeeping and shorthand Read ing biographies is boring work for Audrey MARTIN POFFENBERGER Oh how I hate to get up in the morning is Martins doleful refrain Sleeping is his main hobby but he wakes up often enough to go out and hunt when the season is on PEGGY TALLEY Dishwashing dusting and history are Peggys pet hates but Silas Marner English roller skating and movies are high on her yes list Peggy will turn deft Hngers to the art of hair dressing after leaving school ZZ4-'PL 7'fw-56, ELMER REYNOLD Elmer enyoys commercial art and pretty girls, but doesn't fancy study- ing English. He wears blue, his favorite color, quite often. Pasting pictures on S. A, tickets has been his work in the Service Bureau, and he has held several homeroom offices. BETTY TATMAN Fiery red-haired Betty, a member of the orchestra, is an accomplished cellist. She's given many solos in assemblies and school entertainments, and is the other twin. Both are known for their lovely clothes. Pace II PEGGY TATMAN oping to go to the Orient some day Peg a fiery twin is hrst trom bonlst in our orchestra During her school days she has held the otlice of treasurer and president of her homeroom and classlrepresentatrve me TV ROBERT ROBINSON English 8 is too hard Bob wor ries Oh well hed rather study aeronautical engineering anyway A Student Council member and a foot ball player Bob likes fishing draw ing gym and The Three Murketeerx Hes a beau brummel too g T MN AYLOR Elinor the blond young lady who likes music sewing driving and watermelon says that her future is one big question mark She has held several offices Smart guys and spinach dont agree with her mimi RUSSEL ROWLAND His friends call him yust plain Joe He is a Student Council representa tive and names slow drivers as his pet aversion Can he whip up a coffee soda' As for hobbies just fussrng around suits him KATHRYN VOSS Good-pal Kitty is vice-president of the senior class a Student Council member vice-president of the Royal Masque and has been outstanding in school and class dramatics. She will go to Goldey and from there to Western Maryland. GEORGE SAMUELS The violent little Mr. Chadwick in the senior play was just George run- ning around with his usual pep. Didnt he prove himself a grand comedian? If NORMA WALKER A member of the Library Squad Norma expects to carry on by taking the Library course offered at the University of North Carolina. True to her future profession, she names books as her hobby. THOMAS SAUNDERS As a member of the football team, busy Tom says he thoroughly dis- likes unsportsmanship. He is a Stu- dent Council representative, home- room secretary, and a member of the Honor Society and the senior play cast. E63 i , 1' 15 ' 1, LA, ia' W. , ,f VV is Y ,. CHARLES SCHREINER In addition to being a faithful man ager of the baseball team for three years Charles has been a member of the Royal Masque Student Coun cil and the Usher Squad He has a strange hobby saving false teeth 1.0 DOROTQYZALZQSLEC 2 Lreuten t of the Girl Leader Corps in which she has been a faithful member Dot has been an active participant in athletics for girls This young lady is very fond of dancing CARMEN SELVAGGI Carmen the illustrious president of the Honor Society also hits hard on the football held He has played baseball for P S and plans to be come a chemist after further study Women should not drive cars he comments Yhfvwwxsii DORIS WATTERSON Now here s a young lady who is dxf ferent She names as her favorite book The Tale 07' Two Czizer Doris balances this difference by partrcipat ing in the Girls Leader Corps hockey basketball and ping pong BEN SIMON Although a member of the PUERREAN staff Honor Society and Usher Squad Ben still has time to partici- pate in the student and class coun- cils and to be active as a class repre- sentative and treasurer of his home- room. DOROTHY WHARRY Mystery stories are especially tops with Dorothy. Besides working in an ofhce she intends to take a trip abroad some day. She is particularly interested in dancing and is a movie fan who often writes for auto- graphed photos. RlCHARD SINCOCK in-qfa-v43,Sih1Aar.r! Dick strikes a cynical n e in that his future may be spent in the trenches if he doesnt attend Penn. A member of the Hi-Y and the senior play cast, Dick is also home- room secretary and 12A representa- tive. AUDREY WELCH Aud was a class oflicer in 10B, 1 and 11B, and has held hom om othces, too. The PIERREAN, 12A council, commencement bouquets, and senior play have occupied her time and interest this term. She loves cakes and hamburgers. car 6 X B SEY WHITEHEAD Betsey has served as our class hostess smce her roA term She rs also secretary of her homeroom She rs gorng to Florrda after graduatron She has brg brg drmples GEORGE SINGLEY George doesnt lrke too much make up on grrls or bad sports He has held class and homeroom offices and has served on the Student Councrl and PIERREAN He professes a lrk mg for chemrstry and hopes to be an aeronautrcal engrneer sw-M W LU Mol JEAN WITTENBERG jean has qurte a pennant collectron we hear and works hard rn the Leader Corps She has been class representative three trmes and rs a PIERREAN staff member Boys wrth mustaches just dont appeal to her j01,MW 5515? WILLIAM STRADLE Brll drslrkes concerted women and grrls who wear too much lrpstrck He casts hrs vote for non fictron books chemrstry and Englrsh Hrs favorrte color rs red Hrs hobbres are savrng book match covers and stamps ZEBLEY Ruthre one o the lea rng commer crals rn the class rs a lrttle grrl who does brg thrngs She rs secretary of the Honor Socrety and she marches stunts and sells candy wrth the Grrls Leadet Corps WILLARD STRICKLER Eloprng wrth a nrce blonde makes Wrllard thrnk longrngly of the fu ture Wrne women and song fas crnate hrm now fthrs rs hrs storyj and chaperons are the flres rn hrs soup He blushes lrke a tomato HELEN ZIMMERMANN Trme wrll tell our peppy blonde cheerleader remarks when questroned rn regard to her actrvrtres after grad uatron But she rs posrtrve that she lrkes mystery storres gym perrods and football She has lots of oprn rons but rs coy and wont drvulge them K llfwa, 62. RA MOND WILSON 'Ray' rs hrs nrckname He drslrkes onrons, and argues vrolently agarnst Adolf Hrtler Evrdently takrng hrs part serrously rn the senror play, he would lrke to be a reporter He lrkes to debate rn hrstory class Wvife QW A f'?::..'- 'W-P a I 'S W gn M x 'FK f W If 2 I RI HAR EARER Drck another football hero wants to study chemrcal engrneerrng Class presrdent rn 12B and a senror play cast member he rs as handy wrth a flshrng rod as wrth a football Drck has no trme for bad sportsmanshrp MARY ZOGRAPHON Mary was homeroom vrce presrdent and chaplarn rn her 12B term Her ambrtron rs to be a successful busr ness woman Caprtal punrshment seems rather barbarrc to her but Anne of Green Gables strrkes just the rrght note DARLINGTON TALLEY Darlrngton presrdent of homeroom 125 would lrke to attend baseball school rn the near future after hav rng been on the Dynah team for two seasons Are We gorng to have a brg league player soon? HARRIS WEAVER MY? Q Hass has really been a sparkplug on that football team of ours dont you thrnk? Besrcles having hed homeroom offices he often reads bloody detectrve storres and rkes to collect recordrngs Grrls ats make hrm shudder EARL WEBB Earl goes to extremes rn hrs rdeas He wants to be an Army Arr Corps prlot but he also lrkes rce cream and a handkerchref collectron Hes on the football team and rs presrdent of Mr Kershners homeroom EUGENE WESSELLS Eugene who doesnt lrke snobs but mumbles over and over to hrmself that brunettes are swell has been an actrve member of the band and chorr After busrness school he wrll thrnk agarn of a forementroned brunette he tells us HERMAN WHITE 9 Don t ever keep Herman wartrng for rt makes hrm very unhappy H would lrke to be a movre projectron rst after graduatron havrng had ex perrence along that lrne He names woodcarvrng as hrs hobby and thrnks everyone should know hrstory Pane I3 1 'FA 1 fi, ,gui wwf a K I 5. 1 y 1 1 E ? s 5 ? 2 ,V ii Y ' W F :M ,Q f . l 4 r 1 , ff, ff X QTL? 'lgvfw qv g . Q ,, f 131 ,f 3 ig I , 'Y7f f Q?jh, fifjzfif if 3. K !il Qrjwg gg , ?5ffgg5?I 5 f5w'M if n, aim y -H .Q 3. I if 'FQ X Q F31 fm ,. 4 my 2w5 ? ,ip V iqgag E gaM iw f Z wx M 4 1: 4 .MQW A E339 0 ST Q39 Early in 1937, a group of graduates of the Wilmington J. H. S. entered Pierre S. duPont High School. This was the genesis of the january Class of 1940. The first few weeks were spent getting acquainted with the places and people. Then we selected our class leaders: Bill White, president, Audrey Welch, vice-president, Betty Day, secretaryg and Bob Goldey, treasurer. The remainder of this 10B term passed quickly and we returned in September as veterans. In our 10A year, our class oflicers were Bob Goldey, president, Audrey Welch, vice-president, Betty Day, secretary, and Chandler Davies, treasurer. The 11B term rolled around and found us full-fledged juniors, with Chandler Davies, president, Florence Hauger, vice-president, Audrey Welch, secretary, and Harris Weaver, treasurer. In 11A we had our first social affair, a glorious Hallowe'en party. It was held in the gymnasium, which was decorated as a barnyard, with everything essential to lend it a weird mysterious atmosphere. joan Black was general chairman of this affair. Our oflicers at this time were Bill Hirons, president, Florence Hauger, vice- president, Doris Cline, secretary, Chandler Davies, treasurer. As 12B's, we presented our Reception for the parents and teachers. The theme of this gathering was based upon excerpts from the life of Stephen Foster. Kitty Voss, Harris Weaver, Jeannette Keegan, Doris Maxwell, and William Hirons played the principal roles in this production. Doris Maxwell was general chairman of this activity. Dick Swearer was president, Fay Davis, vice-president, Florence Hauger, secretary, and George Singley, treasurer, during this term. Finally we reached our goal, graduating seniors. Howdy Stranger, a hilarious comedy, was presented on October 21 and 22, as our senior play. Jeannette Keegan, as jane, and Tom Harkness, as Elly, enacted the leading roles, while George Samuels, Bernard Fischer, and Dick Baldwin supplied the laughs. These foregoing paragraphs record our activities during the shortest three years of our life. May they always recall pleasant memories. BENJAMIN SIMON Ulll.EIlll'I'lllll Paffin g momenty, which xeem on wings, Stir in our heartx fond memorief, Diftract oar thought: from current thin gy Until we're loft in reveries. Priceleff, indeed, oar heritage Of well Jpent yearf within thefe walls, Now, all too Joon, we leave the Jtage To take our place where duty cally. Honor if oarx heyond compare, Immortal ajfection we all share, Great is our pride in our alma mater, Heralding hope for achievement later. Sad an revoir to pleafant dayf Come! mingled with our happy pride, Here at the parting of the wayf, Old friendyhipf .vcatter far and wide. our toast if, ax we Jay good hye, Long live P. S. duPont High. CLARENCE PERRY Paqe I7 f-FR Y H1 sf, Q. M 1 Whzilp, V v 4 Q.. A Qi M 1 4 'M , , . V f . -vi I Q'i?1?'N hu....,,,-.sqm 5 iff 1 . n r-I in .ff u-4' fyevfif K! 1 , - an JA? vp! Yin-f vy.fuf'Lf:if.LLV: kj Q lilllli' llTlllE'I'IlI5 The Girls' Leader Corps has as five of its members five out- standing senior athletes: Dorothy Walmsley, Ruth Zebley, Sylvia Adams, Doris Watterson, and jean Wittenberg. They have been members of the Corps since their sophomore term, excepting Sylvia, who became a member as a lunior. Dot Walmsley is Lieutenant of the Corps this term and takes an active part in hockey, basket- ball, and various activities of the Corps. She has received a letter and numerals. Ruth Zebley has received num- erals for points she earned in tennis, ping-pong, basketball LEADER CORPS Dorothy Walmsley, Sylvia Adams, jean Wittenberg, Ruth Zebley, Doris Wat- terson. lfhkllka CHEERLEADER-LETTER Dorothy Walmsley, Helen Zimmermann. hockey, badminton and Leader Corps. Doris Watterson and jean Wittenberg have been active in the Leader Corps activities and several class sports. Sylvia Adams received a letter for hockey and has helped in all the Leader Corps activities. Among the girls in the senior class, two have received letters for their participation in intra- class sports and one for being a cheerleader. Dorothy Walmsley and Sylvia Adams received these awards for being on hockey teams, Dot as a junior and Sylvia as a member of the senior team. Helen Zimmermann was award- ed a letter for her services as a cheerleader for two years. mm ,,. , se::wr'w.r:. e Standing-Richard Swearer, Walter Crowl, Carmen Selvaggi. Kneeling-Woodrow Moyle, Martin Pierson, Thomas Saunders, Harris Weaver. Completing the most successful season in the history of the school, the Blue and Gray gridiron warriors rolled up a neat hundred points to our opponents' thirty-three in winning six out of eight games with one tie. Graduation will take a hard knock at the team which will lose three tackles, three backs, and an end, Martin Pierson, Woodrow Moyle, Thomas Saunders, Richard Swearer, Carmen Selvaggi, Walt Crowl, and Harris Weaver. The Dynahs opened the season with a 7-7 tie with West Chester. Next came a 13-0 victory over Penns Grove. The third game was a thrilling 16-13 victory over Upper Darby. After scoring consecutive victories over Conrad, Brown Vocational, Newark, and Ridley Township, the Dynamiters finally dropped a thrilling 6-0 contest to the traditional rivals from Wilmington High School. Of all the fine qualities that Mr. McGraw and Mr. Warner have instilled into the team, the most outstanding is the good sportsmanship and clean play that they have shown without exception throughout the entire season. MICHAEL Suck KIRWIN Here's the hard hitting captain of our baseball team. In the clean-up position for the past two years, Mike came through with a .406 batting average last season. He is also a member of the varsity basketball team and a former member of the football team. Mike's greatest thrill came against Southern High f'57j when he lined a hit with the bases loaded and two outs in the twentieth inning, the longest high school game on record in the state. Mike was selected on the All-Industrial League team, on the Wil- mington All-Stars, and on the All State Team of 1939. It wouldn't surprise us to see Mike in the Eastern Shore League next summer. WALTER NCASPERH CROWL After starring at Warner junior High, Walt continued straight on through his high school career. His brilliant play on the gridiron and basketball court has brought many a victory to the Blue and Gray. In addition to winning a letter in track, he also was a member of the Varsity Basketball team. Last season Mr. Crowl was the high scorer, winning one Wilmington High School game almost single handed. Walt is a very modest fellow, always giving his share of credit to others. He names football as his favorite sport and hopes to enter college next September. PETER UBUNTYH BUNITSKY Basketball, baseball, and swimming are three of the many sports in which Pete excels. He plays center on the basketball team. Pete stands six feet two at one hundred ninety pounds, and names basketball as his favorite sport and swimming as his second choice. He also says that unsportsmanship stands at the top of his hate parade. If things go as planned, Pete will enter college next fall. In addition to all his other activities, he still finds time to perform his duties as president of the choir. RICHARD MPREACHERH SWEARER, CARMEN UHANDSOMEH SELVAGGI Dick held down the man sized job of the blocking back on the football team and did a swell job of it. Dick has been playing since his sophomore year. He stands five feet eleven, and weighs one hundred seventy pounds. We envy the lucky college that gets Dick next fall. Carmen has also played quarterback on the football team since his sopho- more year. He has also played third base on the baseball team for two years. Carmen puts an end to the rumor that athletes can't be scholars. He is the president of the Honor Society. THOMAS HARKY HARKNESS, DARLINGTON DARL1Nc TALLEY Tom was the mainstay of the pitching corps, winning eight out of eleven games. His mound victories include a one hitter, a three hitter, and two wins over Wilmington High School. He names baseball as his favorite sport and basketball a close second. Tom was a member of last year's Homeroom basketball champions. Also he was the captain of the American Legion Team that went into the state finals. To top it all he hit 388. Darling- ton is a 100 per cent baseball fan and player. He plays right field and hit for a .351 bat- ting average in 1958 and 1939. As if it weren't already enough, he names baseball as his favorite sport. HARRIS HAss WEAVER, MARTIN CURLY PIERSON Hass was the rize rookie of the year, coming from the jayvees to a starting position at left end on the fiirst string varsity this season. He is a good pass snatcher, a real sports- man, and a swell fellow. Six feet, one hundred seventy pounds, blond and good looking, that's Mr. Pierson. A tackle on the football team and a catcher on the baseball team, Martin names football as his favorite sport. Q Tgf., .rf I ' , A J' X 0 ' A jD9 lf CIQYXQ ,url-1--A N was i lv ' If-57 1 iv '4 ef 2 ' ws' ., Q-53 if Y 2114? 'mi iff I xft G' 5 kf 3 n Tom HorKmz U. IX 46 v L -Adi, ,,', A! z,7Q',T 'J gal AP! ' mm, Cfo-rv-hall Bull HQNFOTQJ' fm f '-3 'F- - vo f i 'Q v , , 'Graf-37 ' XS OV TPYNC. AUCJIOUJ Avden-t Joan BLACK LIBRARY SQUAD, Above: Dorothy Dunn, Jeannette Keegan, and Dorothea Heiss. STAGE CREW, Right: Harvey Day. HI-Y CLUB, Below: William Hirons, Richard Sincock, Chand- ler Davies, jack Hammell. .W 1 ,, SERVICE BUREAU, Above : Elmer Reynolds, John Natale, Erna McDowell, Virginia Shuster, Thomas Harkness, Alice Cadora, Peter Bunitsky, Robert Halliday, Erma DeCorse, Edith Andress. FRENCH CLUB, Below .' Doris Maxwell, Sophie Roman, Mary Dougherty, julia Scout. V r STAMP CLUB William Bird, Chandler Davies, and Clarence Perry. IIUIIIIII SIIIIIETV Front Row, Left lo Right-William Hirons, treasurer, Ruth Zebley, secretary, Carmen Selvaggi, president. Second Row-Doris Maxwell, julia Scout, Fay Davis, Dorothy Knight. Third Row-Doris Cline, Audrey Stroman, Helen Bartley, James Gottshall, Fred Millar, John Bull. Fourll: Row-Ralph Downward, Thomas Saunders, Benjamin Simon, Arthur Carroll, Clarence Perry, Francis Leuze, Ted Muller. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY X Q I 3 Q J -e T 3 SQ 70 I xk U Q 8144- FIIUITV Front Row, Left to Right-W. Gass, F. Orth, M N Lawton F Rimlin er F. Burns, M. Benner, . , . gy, Voigding, M. Casey, F. Guild, R. McGraw, L. eaver E. urtz, H. Snyder. Serzmd Row-D. McDaniel, J. McDonnal, C. Pickett, E Hot A Pitman M Thompson M Fisher j Smith, - Y i - i - I - , - M. Weaver, D. Hay, J. Bradshaw, V. Lichtenstein. Third Row--M. Heindle, A. Blest, M. Hatfield, F Kurtz, M. Stuart, V. Brown, A. Carroll, L. Richardson D. Bobb, R. Desjardins. Fourlh Row-L. VanDyke, A. Gardiner, D. Lane, N Mearns, B. Butler, C. Cooper, D. Smith, T. Shellender E. Dickey, E. Stine, G. Lehman, A. Ware, P. Hall. Fifth Row-I. Krause, S. Maroney, M. Gallery, C. Graham. E. McDonald, M. Walsh, R. Cornell, R. Weaver, F. Goldstein, D. Williams, R. Talbot, A. Far rand, E. Kavanau h, E. Loomis, E. Dauner, F. Camp- bell, A. Warner, Wicker, D. Kershner, L. Loetzer. f a ah. wff.:u,a1rw f - IIHBIUH STIFF Left Io Rigbl-Lillian McGonigle, Doris Watterson Doris Cline, Doris Maxwell, editor-in'chief, Ted Muller Dorothy Knight, james Gottsliall. luqnnlv CLHSS EDUHIII Left to Right-Betsey Whitehead. George Sing Audrey Welch, Mrs. Dorothy Lane, class spon: William Hirons, Richard Sweater, Eleanor Davis, Be min Simon, Sylvia Adams. Peg 5'I'llllEll'I' llllllllll. Sealed, Lefl to Right-7Mary Dougherty, Doris Cline, Fay Davis, Betty Day, Kitty Voss. Standing-Mr. E. Loomis, sponsorg James Gottshall, Russel Rowland, Ralph Downward, Clarence Perry, Dick Baldwin, Thomas Saunders, Walter Crowl, Dick Sin- cock, Mrs. Mary Fisher, sponsor. Abfent-Peter Bunitsky and Charles Schreiner. IIIISTESS lllld IISIIEIIS Left to Right-William Hirons, Robert Halliday, Betsey Whitehead, Benjamin Simon, Chandler Davies. ge 27 BIWIII. IIIIISQIIE Left to Rigbt-Doris Maxwell, joan Black, Kitty Voss George Samuels. AbJem-jack Walls. 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Mr. Fischer stated, The reason we are building this bridge is that my colleagues and I get seasick when we cross by boat. They will be technically assisted by Woodrow Moyle in the metal department, Wil- liam Stradley, welding chiefg and chief plumber, Ray Pierson. From amidst their microscopes those two microbe hunters, Robert Jeffers and Francis Hirshout, have announced that they have isolated the germ which causes falling hangnails. Orchids to you both. At the recent Cleveland Air Races, this writer had the privilege of viewing some of our future air- planes. Thomas A. Saunders and Russel Rowland, aeronautical engineers, previewed their flying ice- wagon, an airplane to be used for delivering ice to the Eskimos. The pilot of the plane was the famous test pilot Earl Webb. A flying mosquito invented by George Singley and Bob Robinson was piloted by Kemer LeHer. George Noll's flying ashcan was put through its paces by Navy pilot Eugene Brunham- mer. Your reporter has also discovered several things of interest in the business world, in case you're in- terested. We have word that Dick Baldwin, the national speed-boat champion, has accepted a fine position in the Richard Sincock Shipbuilding Corporation which is building submarines for the navy of General Ray- mond Wilson, recently made dictator of Talleyville, who gained his power by army chief Ted Muller's victory over the opposition. About the deal, Wilson agreed to let Sincock build the submarines after meet- ing his high-pressure agent, Chandler Davies, and his able secretary, Betty Tatman. That conference last P. M. at the Stork Club con- sisted of the leading chemical engineers of the country. The purpose of the meeting was to organ- ize the Amalgamated Close Shave Flyswatter Cor- poration. The contracts were drawn up by Arthur Carroll, corporation lawyer. The president, Carmen Selvaggi, has invented a process for converting old razor blades into flyswatters. Vice-president, james Gottshall, said, These leftover razor blade fly- swatters sure give the flies a close shave. Second vice-president, Dick Sweater, announced, Our razor blade flyswatters will cut Hyswatting down to a min- imum. Electrical engineer, Harris Weaver, in charge of production, stated, All I know is that this whole thing is shocking. From deep down in the South American jungle has come a report that George Samuels, agricultural chemist, has finally crossed a banana with a zipper. Mr. Samuels said, The zipper banana will cut down the time needed in making banana splits. Bill Hirons, it is rumored, will undergo a minor operation in New York. His surgeon is Dr. J. D. Drake, the doctor's secretary, Florence Marvel, stated that Bill will go back to his law practice in a few days. Maybe the big suit between the hosiery cor- poration of Doris Watterson and its employees, headed by Elizabeth Cronin and Virginia Shuster, secretaries, has got him down. One of the greatest operations in medical history was performed by that famous wandering surgeon, Ralph Downward, who succeeded in lifting both of Mrs. VanAsterbuilt's double chins. Our hats off to you, Doctor. Beverly Braunstein, a Temple Business School graduate, has landed a grand position with one of the duPonts, as a social secretary. A leading business man, Clifford Evans, is about to construct an ofiice building here. His secretary, Kitty Houghton, states that jack Hammell will be the architect. The offices will be used by Russell Fenni- more, the chewing-gum magnate, it was revealed. The old Woolworth building is being torn down by that well-known wrecking engineer, Dave Layton, to make way for the structure. Erna McDowell and Betty Grotz have been made secretaries to the movie director, Wilbur Hitch, who is about to film a movie of old Wilmington. The accounting firm of Hrabelski 8: Poffenberger is going over the records of several corporations, the government may be interested in a few of these. Florence Hauger, former secretary to Oliver Lewis, leading scientist, is going to open a secretarial school. Assisting her in the management will be Audrey Stroman, former secretary to Martin Hirsh, manufac- turer of legless tables. Here are some items from thesport world. We have word that the Yankees have signed up a new fellow for right field who shows great possi- bilities. He is Darlington Talley, a great friend of Mike Kirwin, the sensational Yankee catcher who is thrilling the fans. Flash, flash! I have just received word that the Slaphappy Cruiser owned by slaphappy Bill Dolan is lost somewhere off the coast of Alaska. james Car- ley, James Meginniss, and Dick Flynn are reported to be in the crew. The coast guard ship We Find Them is steaming to the rescue. Your reporter has just learned today that joan Black has just bought the New Castle Ferryboat Co. Ioan has invited all of her friends for free rides. Your reporter witnessed the opening of the new store owned by Stuart Froehling-quite an estab- lishmentg the decorations were carried out by win- dow designer, Marjorie Bailey. Customers using the phone were greeted by their special operator, Vera Dixon. Featured in the main window was an im- pressive advertisement for Brushemkleen toothpaste, using a picture of Helen Zimmermann, the model, taken by the Herbert Gulick studios. Raymond Ford walks around in plain clothes to keep unwanted hands off the goods. Out in the suburbs, I was attracted by an enter- prising salesman, Eddie Golin, the Fuller Brush man. He now has the highest record for selling those familiar brushes. The fashion world is being overturned by the new hats designed by Lucile Hague, instructor in the Glenn Design School. Those wonderful horses and dogs in the picture Belle of the 1930's came from the farms of Peggy Talley, who has been raising them for several years. Tom Harkness, formerly a ditch-digger, is now going up the ladder in the political world. The Transamerica Airlines opened their new route to the South and West via Wilmington on Sunday, with Francis Leuze at the controls and Sylvia Adams as hostess. Among the passengers were several well- known travelers: Peggy Tatman, Marjorie Short and Dorothy Wharry. Ed Dougherty is making out fine with his Health Farm for all sorts of ailments-especially broken hearts and the like. Resting up is Margaret Nolan, movie actress ill from overwork, and Eleanor Davis, nursing a broken finger which she received when learning to play the drums from Audrey Ford, her music instructor. Eleanor is prominent in society circles. Vassar has taken Dot Walmsley as head of the Physical Education department. Now they should put out some first-rate teams in the girls' sport world. That new jockey, Francis Knowles, who has had more firsts and seconds this month than anyone alse, bears watching. He'll probably ride in the Derby. Bill Pierce, Indianapolis speedway winner last year, has his hat in the ring this year with his newly designed car. Good luck, Bill! Critics like the way john Natale holds the short- stop's position for the Boston Bees. His contract for next year is assured him, at a pretty high figure. With the football season over, Walt Crowl is hav- ing a vacation in Florida. We understand he's hav- ing trouble with contracts, there are so many of them offered him now. The New York Timer is now under the owner- ship of Doris Maxwell, with all the news that's fit to print on page one and all the other news on page two, somewhat of an innovation. Some of the new reporters are getting plenty of scoops-among them Kover Hudson, Russell Hurlock, and Harvey Day. These three are known for their work on the famous Slapinsky murder case. Sabotage is suspected in the sinking of the British liner Monrovia. Perhaps some Nazi die hard. On board and rescued were jean Wittenberg, Frances johnson, and Margaret Biscoe, secretaries to big ex- ecutives returning from Europe. Captain Strickler believes the safety valve had been tied down. At the recent teachers' convention, your reporter saw the latest in education. Heading the kinder- garten department was Dorothea Heiss, accompanied by two assistants, jane Holland and Herman White. Dramatic lessons were being given by Kitty Voss, dramatic coach of that famous stage star, Fay Davis. The teachers were entertained by a musical show fea- turing Mary Dougherty and her trained seals. The comedy was supplied by Ben Simon and his custard pie throwing stooge, Blanche Davis. New dance routines and costumes were featured by the chorus consisting of Edith Andress, Erma DeCorse, Sylvia Chesler, and Mary Zographon, with dancing by Isa- bella Dever. Orchids to Ruth Zebley, Audrey Welch, and Martha Straw, reporters to Teachers' Guide, who threw tomatoes and other vegetables at the squeaking soprano. The usher who found Eugene Wessells, the detective who had been lost in the fifth balcony for Eve days, was john Bull. All those fainting from the scream in the third act rendered by Betsey Whitehead were revived by nurse Dorothy Dunn. This act was from the mystery play starring Elsie Mardecz, to entertain the teachers. Peter Bunitsky and Fred Millar sold refreshments throughout the play. Applause was given by Helen Bartley, Mar- garet Morgan, Elinor Taylor, and Mary Guthrie. Last P. M. I saw the preview of the great movie epic, The Lives of a Private Doctor, starring that mushy hearthrob, Charles Schreiner. The plot, what there was of it, was written by Ruth jones, M.G.M.'s leading script writer. The feminine oomph was supplied by Elizabeth Burchell, who gave her usual fine performance. The technical adviser was in- fected by the presence of Dr. Jeannette Smith, pro- fessional cut-up. The preview audience was hon- ored by the presence of the former Doris Cline, now the famous falling arch specialist's wife. Her guest was Mary Broughall, travelling missionary. The M.G.M. studio decided to lend a professional touch g5i,i3iif '3 1, i, in the operating scene by having Mae Forman and Betty Day, professional nurses, perform. At the recent Artist and Model Ball your reporter with his press agent, Dan Conly, had his fill of art and artists. Commercial artists Elmer Reynolds and Nancy Hume previewed their latest advertisement, ads on the ceiling of dentists' ofiices. If the drawings don't get rid of the toothache, the dentist will. Sophie Roman and Helen Heal displayed in draw- ings, and Eleanor Dent and Helen Snowberger modeled their latest clothes creations. The tryout of the new Radio-television station I.C.U., owned and operated by the sourball and radio magnate, Bill Bird, was quite a success. The hit of the show was the dancing of Lillian McGon- igle. After a hectic day your reporter visited the li- brary for a little peace and quiet. However, I walked right into a jam session held by the librarians. Norma Walker, wife of the Dean of U.N.C., led the festivities. Dorothy Moran took time out from her library duties to run over to the zoo to run her pea- nut stand. Jeannette Keegan, head librarian who refused Hollywood contracts to browse among the books, won the jitterbug contest. Furnishing the music for this shin-dig was Nolan Boyer with his band, featuring Charles Parrott and Charles Norton, trumpetersg Bob Halliday, trombonistg and Julia Scout, vocalist. But with all this excitement I found to my amazement someone sitting over in a corner looking very gloomy. Upon approaching, I found that it was Dinky Knight, heart-broken because she had broken her three-inch fingernail which had taken her four years to grow. Well, Dinky, it looks as if you will have to start from scratch. lllllill IIIIITIII Oh, Alma Mater, Glorious To thee we lift our song, Thy loyal sons and daughters, Are valiant, true, and strong. Blue and gray we honor thee Oh lead us on today. Hail! duPont High School Lead us on to victory. CHORUS: Hail! Alma Mater Royal hlue and gray. Hail! duPont High School Thy spirit live for aye! May thy children e'er he loyal Thy glory never fail. Hail! duPont High School Our Alma Mater, Hail! Thy standards true we'll keep always Thy syrnhol of thy might, Thy precepts of our student days, Thy motto, Be U pright! 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