Ridley Park High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Ridley Park, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1959 volume:

EY R SANDRA WRIGHT EDITOR MARION STILES BUSINESS MANAGER R E T R O S P E C T 1 R 9 E 5 T 9 R 0 S P E C T Presented by the Senior Class Ridley Park High School Ridley Park Pennsylvania 5 C Cf IN RESPECT TO ACKNOWLEDGE HER PATIENT WORK AND FRIENDSHIP, WE, THE CLASS OF 1959, DEDICATE THIS “RESTROSPECT” TO MISS MARGARET HIPPS. HER SINCERE INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM AS A TEACHER OF ENGLISH AND DRAMATIC ARTS, HAVE PROVED VALUABLE TO MANY SENIORS. WE PRESENT THIS YEARBOOK IN GRATITUDE FOR THE TIME AND EFFORT SHE HAS GIVEN TO EACH STUDENT. MISS MARGARET HIPPS Five SANDRA WRIGHT MRS. GLADYS ROGERS FOREWORD THIS YEARBOOK HAS BEEN PUB- LISHED FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT; AND WE HOPE, IN THE YEARS TO COME, IT WILL RECALL MANY FOND MEMORIES OF CLASSMATES, ACTIVI- TIES, AND SPORTS. WE HAVE USED THE THEME “DROODLES” TO ADD TO YOUR INTEREST. She l etroSpect Stuff TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION FOREWORD STAFF SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN SPORTS ACTIVITIES lma jilater Hail, Ridley Park High School, pride of our youth, Long may thy name stand for right and truth. To thee from year to year our voices we will raise, We’ll bear thy standard high and shout thy praise! Unfurl the Red and White, long may it wave O’er hopes and memories true and brave. Bound to extend thy fame wherever they may fly, Hail to the colors of old Ridley High ! Eight T Not only is there an art in knowing a thing, but also a certain art in teaching it. MR. J. LAYTON MOORE MR. DAVID H. BINING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 1959 In emerging from the comparative calm of the classroom, you are entering a larger world with its momentous problems. It has always been thus. Each age has had its difficulties and complexities. Today we find the threat of nuclear destruction. This is not the only prob- lem, maybe not the greatest; for we are also threatened from within by spiritual indifference and moral deterioration. In facing these problems, there may be noth- ing glorious, nothing spectacular, nothing sen- sational in the part you are called to play; but you can play your part well. You can take a stand against a materialistic philosophy that emphasizes things at the expense of people, that yields to passion and prejudice in place of reason, and puts man in the place of God. Ridley Park High School is now your alma mater. The words you have sung in each assembly may take on added significance: “Long may thy name stand for right and truth. To thee from year to year our voices we will raise. We’ll bear thy standard high and shout thy praise!” May you cherish the ideals of your school. Love her for what she has done for you, and go forth to practice the teachings she has given you. Let the spirit of unselfish devotion for the betterment of your fellowman be your guiding principle. This is the key to real happiness and success. It is my fervent hope that life will be mean- ingful to all of you. David H. Bining Mr. William Rice, Mr. Earl Blanton, Mrs. Edith Zarr, Mr. Williard Dennison, Mr. David Getty. SCHOOL BOARD’S MESSAGE As you approach your commencement day, it is proper to congratulate you for having suc- cessfully completed your secondary school education. You have reached a crossroad. Some of you will consider your selection of higher institu- tions of learning; others will find opportunities in the world of business. We trust that wherever you go, or whatever you do, you will find that your education and training in Ridley Park High School will be a great asset to you in meeting the problems of the future. Always give time to the improvement of yourself, less time to criticism of others. “Be too big to worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.” Edith J. Zarr, President Eleven MRS. HELEN HANSEN Office MISS MARGARET SMITH Office Twelve MISS SARAH TWIGGER MR. BENJAMIN FELLER MR. RALPH MYERS German, English Social Studies Latin, English MR. JACK BOYD MRS. ELIZABETH ALBERT MR. WILLIAM WUNSCHE History English Social Studies MRS. HELEN EDDY MR. J. LYTTON JONES MR. ALBERT IANNUCCILLI Home Economics Music Science Thirteen MISS SIGRUN BASSOE MRS. MARY SMITH MR. LAURENCE MENGHETTI Physical Education Dietitian Science MRS. ELVIRA CIVITELLO MR. SAMUEL GODFREY MR. DAVID MILLER Music Driver Education Social Studies MR. MICHAEL BERNOT MR. GEORGE WIMMER MR. RICHARD BELL Social Studies Social Studies Industrial Arts Fourteen MRS. MARY RAYMOND MR. FRANK WALTZ MR. ROBERT SHAFFER English Science, Mathematics Mathematics MISS NATALIE DENSMORE MR. JOHN WILSON MR. ROBERT ARTZ Commercial Physical Education Commercial MRS. GLADYS ROGERS MRS. WILMA FLAIG MISS KATHRYN STARR French, English Mathematics Art Fifteen MISS ELMA PECK MRS. SHIRLEY CAREY MISS MARGARET HIPPS Librarian Commercial English THE BRIDGE BUILDER An old man, going a lone highway, Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast and deep and wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim— That sullen stream had no fears for him; But he turned, when he reached the other side. And built a bridge to span the tide. “Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near, “You are wasting strength in building here. Your journey will end with the ending day; You never again must pass this way. You have crossed the chasm, deep and wide, Why build you the bridge at the eventide?” The builder lifted his old gray head. “Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said, “There followeth after me today A youth whose feet must pass this way. This chasm that has been naught to me To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building the bridge for him.” Sixteen Miss Lynn, Mrs. Wright COOKS A small room in the basement of our school is the source of the intriguing odors which drift through the hallways during the morning hours. A visitor to this room would find Mrs. Mary Smith, the dietician, supervising the preparation of lunch by the two cooks, Mrs. Lynn and Mrs. Wright. Aided by a few student helpers each lunch period, these ladies have, for many years, concocted all kinds of meals to satisfy the appetites of the ever-htmgry teenager. JANITORS Long before we arrive in school, the janitors are busy. Their work varies from maintenance of the grounds to locking the doors. In addition to their many duties, they have time to be a friend to the students. Many think a janitor’s work is non- rewarding ; these people are very wrong! Have you ever considered how our school would look if, for one week, the janitors were absent? It is through their patience and devotion that our school is a neat and attractive building. MAINTENANCE B. Stratton, A. Kressler, D. Kishbaugh, C. Bartholf, H. Henry. Seventeen 2 5 O s E N I O R S Content to fol ow when we lead the way. CLASS OF 1959 OFFICERS CLASS COUNCIL President ....................Ernest Faulkner C. Bartholf L. Huber Vice-President ...................Gerald Hall R. Chetty A. Jones Secretary ........................Lynn Huber E. Faulkner A. Novak Treasurer .................Constance Williams G. Hall G. Spitz Adviser ..................Mr. Robert Shaffer B. Hamilton C. J. Williams Twenty GOTTFRIED WILHELM JOHANNES ADAM Gottfried came to us from Germany this year as an exchange student. He made friends with everyone very quickly. We feel as though he is a part of us now and regret seeing him leave. It has been wonderful to know you, Gottfried. Remember all your American friends. We send with you our best wishes for a very wonderful future. Ambition: Minister or teacher Likes: Reading, swimming, horseback riding, U. S. A., and especially Ridley Park Hobby: Photography SANDRA HELEN ADAMS Sandy is one of the hardest working girls in the class. She is always willing to help others, and she does her work well. Her good looks and pleasant personality result in a fine person who will make an excellent lab-technician. Likes: “Maverick.” Dislikes: Idle-time Pet Peeve: Jokes that aren't funny Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Flyer 1, 2, 3. 4; Retrospect 4; Class Council 2, 3; Treasurer 2; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4; Bridge Club 4; Biology Club 2; Property Com- mittee 3, 4; Ring Committee 3; Stationery Committee 4; Sales Committee 3, 4; Decorating Committee 2, 3. ELAINE PAULENE ARMSTRONG A friendly, peppy, secretarial student easily describes Elaine. She has won many friends by her willingness to help and by her cheerful encouragement. She is bound to succeed in her future as a government worker. Likes: Watching television and eating Dislikes: People who damage others’ property Favorite Saying: “Hey, I gotta tell you something” Chorus 1; Flyer 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Com- mittee 4. HOWARD CONWAY BAILEY Howard, otherwise known as “Beetle,” has many inter- ests ; but his main one seems to be football. Although he says his pet peeve is women, we are inclined not to believe him. We give him our best wishes for a fine future in welding apprenticeship school. Ambition: To become an average citizen Hobby: Trying to figure everybody out Favorite Pastime: Sitting in my home thinking Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 3, 4. KATHERINE DORIS BARNARD “Kassy” is a half of our only pair of twins. Her impish grin tells us of her warm, friendly manner which makes us glad to have her as a classmate. We wish “Kass” the best of luck as she tackles a job in the business world. Likes: “77 Sunset Strip” and typing Dislikes: People who are always showing off Hobby: Sewing Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 2, 3; Retrospect 4; Commercial Club 2, 4; Candy Committee 4. MARGARETTA G. BARNARD “Maggie” is the “other half” hailing from Upland. Her easy-going ways make her a very likeable classmate. Being as considerate and sincere as she is, she will surely have a successful future. Likes: Pizza Dislikes: Conceited boys Favorite Pastime: Listening to the radio Favorite Saying: “Oh yeah!” Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. 1, 2; Student Council 1; Commercial Club 2, 4; Majorettes 2, 3; Candy Committee 4. CHARLES RANDALL BARTHOLF Charlie, also known as “Animal,” is greatly admired for his constant pep and good spirits. He enjoys sports of all kinds; and when not playing, he may be heard cheering for Ridley. His sense of humor will make many friends for him in his ensuing college years where he will study physical therapy. Likes: Dancing, eating all kinds of food, sports, and swim- ming Dislikes: Thumbing home from practice Favorite Saying: Hiya! Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Class Council 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2. LOIS ELAINE BONSALL Lois is known for her witty remarks and for her ability to raise a person’s spirits quickly. She enjoys singing, which she does very well. Since Lois is a very earnest and capable worker, she will doubtlessly succeed as a deaconess. Hobby: Swimming, singing, playing piano, sewing, and eating Favorite Saying: Well, what can you do? Pet Peeve: Too much homework Basketball 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Student Council 1; Bridge Club 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4; Advertising Committee 3, 4. ROBERT B. BOYER Bob, hailing to us from Parkside, is one of the quietest members of our class. He is a true friend indeed, and will gladly help others. His future is undecided; but whatever he may do, we are sure that he will be a success. Likes: Sports Dislikes: Loud People Hobbies: Playing baseball, basketball, and watching T.V. PATRICIA ANNE BOYLE A newcomer in her senior year, Pat has made new friends quickly as a result of her bright, friendly smile and her bubbling personality. Pat is a true and earnest friend and will surely succeed in college where she plans to study Home Economics. Likes: Bills, donuts, and parties Dislikes: Unfriendly people Pet Peeve: Desert boots Basketball 4; Candy Committee 4. DONALD BRUCE BROWER When asked what he does not like, Don is quick to say “pessimists.” An optimist himself, Don is a carefree fellow who is always ready for a laugh. His desire is to join the Submarine Corps after graduation, and he is wished the best of luck by everyone. Likes: Money and spare time Dislikes: Homework Favorite Saying: “May’s well, can’t dance” Football 1, 2; Future Engineers Club 2, 3, 4. JON RONALD BUONO Ronnie is so easy-going that he makes a person forget what cares and worries are. His manner is mild, and this makes him well-liked. Good luck, Ronnie, in your future endeavors. Likes: Dancing and steaks Dislikes: Work Hobby: Cars Favorite Pastime: Driving Biology Club 2. CAROLYN PENELOPE BURDON Penny likes and has a good time in most everything that she does. Although her laughter may be heard frequently, she is very serious about her secretarial work. She has a strong desire to succeed, and we are sure that she will. Likes: Dancing, football games, bowling, and eating Dislikes: People with a lot of money Pet Peeve: Moochers Cheerleading 1 ; Chorus 1, 2, 3; T.A.B. Club 1; Retrospect 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Bridge Club 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 3; Sales Committee 1, 2, 3, 4. GEORGE EDWARD BURKE, JR. What would we ever do without “Hands”! He is quite a tease and enjoys kidding just about everyone he knows. His cheerful personality has brightened many days at R.P.H.S. and no doubt will continue to do so in Gettys- burg where he will study physical education. Ambition: To play basketball for the Philadelphia “Warriors” Favorite Saying: Cotton pick Pet Peeve: Guys who don't play sports telling people who do how it’s done Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Retrospect 4; Student Council 4; Prom Committee 3. 4; Future Teach- ers Club 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 3, 4; Property Committee 3, 4. ALFRED M. CAFFEY A1 has rejoined us in his Senior year. His main interests are his motorcycle, Candy, and drums. Oh, can he play those drums! He has entertained us many times in assem- blies, and it looks as if he would have no trouble becoming a professional. Here’s hoping that his drums will be of use to him in the Marines. Ambition: Get a high school diploma Likes: Candy, drums, sleeping, and “The Rifleman” Dislikes: Homework, study halls, and Cadets Favorite Saying: Hey, you big dummy Orchestra 4; Dance Band 4. MARGARET ANN CALVERT Anne, better known as “Legs,” matches her height with her good nature. She is a lot of fun and a fine addition to any group. She plans to attend business school after graduation, and luck is wished to her by all. Likes: Tall boys, mashed potatoes, and fat people Dislikes: Height (being tall) Pet Peeve: R.P.H.S.’s homework and missing the basket in basketball Basketball 4; Hockey 4; Prom Committee 3; Girls’ Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3; Candy Committee 4; Dance Committee 4. JOHN MICHAEL CAMPION John or “Campy” is known for his witty remarks. Although he is not tall, he is dark and handsome and is noticed by many because of his good looks. All who know John are considered his friends, and all agree that he will be an aid to our country when he enters the Air Force. Hobby: Collecting stamps Favorite Saying: If at first you don’t succeed, try try again Pet Peeve: Guys who are always looking for trouble CHARLES ALBERT CASS One of the mainstays of our class, Charlie’s straight- thinking has helped in many ways. With his friendly per- sonality, desire for success, and his natural drive, we have no fear for his future success as an electrical engineer. Ambition: To help give electricity to the world Favorite Saying: Ha! Ha! Ha! Woop! Pet Peeve: Hypocritic pessimist Track 1, 3, 4; Chorus 1 ; Flyer 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 3, 4. ALBERT THOMAS CESARINE “Cease” is fairly quiet in class and is known to be considerate of others. He is a conscientious worker and a good friend. His quiet sense of humor enables him to enjoy life to the utmost. A1 plans to enter a trade school after graduation, and we are certain that success will follow him. Likes: All Italian dishes, dances, and sports Dislikes: Wise guys and high society girls Favorite Saying: Get out of my life Track 2, 4; Retrospect 4; Advertising Committee 4; Cross Country 2. 3; Boys’ Varsity Club 3, 4. EDWARD BRUCE CHELO Eddie is a fairly quiet classmate but, nevertheless, quite popular. Always friendly, cheerful, and ready to please, he has made many friends and will continue to do so. After receiving that long awaited diploma, “Mohawk” wishes to become a dye apprentice. Hobby: Sleeping Favorite Pastime: Sleeping in Mr. Feller’s P.O.D. class Favorite Saying: “Never argue with a fool, it only proves there are two” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 4; Retrospect 4; Prom Committee 3; Boys’ Varsity Club 4; Baseball 3, 4; Property Committee 3. JOAN RILLA CHATTEN Joan’s pleasant smile and quiet ways have made her popular among her friends. She has been a valuable asset to our fine color guard this year. Joan has our most sincere wishes for success in the future as a secretary. Likes: Dancing, pizza, and skating Dislikes: Homework, doing dishes, and getting up in the morning Favorite Saying: I'll never tell Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Color Guard 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. ROY CLINTON CHETTY As one of the more serious-minded boys in our class, Roy is working hard toward success in the future. His friendly and straight-forward manner will help him greatly in his study of chemical engineering at Drexel. Dislikes: Homework and a 5-day school week Favorite Saying: Fine as frog hair Pet Peeve: Procrastinators and 6-cent candy bars Football 1; Flyer 4; Student Council 3; Class Council 4; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 2, 3, 4. MARVIN RAYMOND CHERRY “Murf,” who hails from Essington, is a very welcome out-of-towner. He is interested in Scouting, which has resulted in many awards from the Explorers. Since he is looking forward to being a pilot, we may find Marvin in the cockpit of a new streamline jet. Likes: Sports, driving, and day dreaming Favorite Pastime: Eating Pet Peeve: People who make fun of my houseboat! Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Chorus 4; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4: Boys’ Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 2, 3. KENNETH PAUL CLENDENNING A likeable person, Ken is a somewhat reserved fellow. He has a warm sense of humor, and his frank opinions have often amazed his classmates. Our cross country captain’s sincere efforts have won him many friends. Ken’s plans are to teach history or mathematics after graduation from college. Likes: Music, math, and the manly art of self defense Dislikes: Crowds, homework, and frogs legs Pet Peeve: A person that says one thing then does another Basketball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Plays 3; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 3, 4; District Orchestra 1, 2, 3; State Orchestra 3. PATRICIA ANN CLUPP A music lover at heart, Pat thoroughly enjoys playing the clarinet. Although she dislikes surprise quizzes, she always seems to do well. When she begins her career as an office worker, we sincerely wish that success will crown her every effort. Likes: Typing and music Dislikes: Long homework assignments Pet Peeve: Short assemblies Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3.4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. JANET LEE CREAGMILE Janet is a valuable asset to our class and will be remem- bered by her classmates for her friendliness and pep. Because of these and other qualities, she is bound to be recognized in college where she will study physical education. Likes: Pizza, movies, football games, parties, and dancing Dislikes: Homework Favorite Saying: “That’s close” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1 ; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; T.A.B. Club 1 ; Retrospect 4; Prom Committee 3; Future Teachers Club 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4. JUDITH ELAINE CUTADEAN Judy is probably the hardest worker in the class. It is amazing how she can do all that extra credit work, have good grades, and still have time for fun. With ambition such as hers, Judy is bound to come out on top! We wish her success in her future study of political science. Ambition: To become rich and famous Likes: Eating, sleeping, and talking Dislikes: Aggressive boys, staying after school, and waiting for something or someone Basketball 1 ; Commercial Club 2, 3; Scott’s Hi-Q 3; Candy Committee 4. JACQUELINE EILEEN DALTON This slim, attractive girl has made many friends at R.P.H.S. as a result of her quick smile, friendly personality, and keen sense of humor. Jackie's enthusiasm and eagerness to help will certainly make a place for her in the secretarial field. Ambition: To see the seven wonders of the world Likes: Weekends and Italian food Dislikes: Questions I can’t answer Favorite Saying: It's a cruel world Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 1, 2; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. SANDRA CAROL DODSON “Is Watson here?” is a familiar question in the Com- mercial homeroom, but Sandy is usually elsewhere. Her witty remarks and pleasing personality insure a grand time for her friends and are paving her way to success. Likes: Charlie’s hamburgers and people Dislikes: Homework Favorite Saying: Guess what! Chorus 1,2; Retrospect 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. RONALD MICHAEL DOLSKI We predict that Ron will go straight to Hollywood, non-stop! A suave classmate, he is a good dancer as well as a good-looker. This sincere, determined Senior has an undecided future, but whatever career he chooses our best wishes are with him. Ambition: To be the owner of a party boat Likes: TV, food, and ice skating Dislikes: People who think they know everything Football 2. JOAN LORRAINE DONOVAN Being as soft-spoken and quiet as she is, Joan makes a very sincere friend. Her favorite pastime, as many of us know, is painting. She is looking forward to a future in this field, and we wish her a successful one. Likes: Skating, painting, and reading Dislikes: Dishonesty Hobby: Art Pet Peeve: Waiting Candy Committee 4. GEORGIANNA BALPH EDMISTON “Balph” is known for her gay chatter and her cheerful manner. She is always ready to laugh no matter what hap- pens. She is a good sport and can give and take jokes about as well as anyone we know. Best of luck, Georgianna, in your future as a nurse. Likes: Having a good laugh and pizza Dislikes: Bugs and homework Pet Peeve: People who wear plaids and stripes together Chorus 1.2. 3. 4; T.A.B. Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Bridge Club 4; Future Nurses Club 4; Biology Club 1; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4. SUZANNE MARIE ERB Sue is one of our more energetic Seniors. Her athletic participation has been an asset to R.P.H.S. She is well known for her independent decisions and firm character. Sue plans to go to college, after which she will attend nursing school. Ambition: To get as much out of life as possible Likes: Charlie’s hamburgers, Marra’s spaghetti, sports, having fun, and dancing Dislikes: Lazy people, people who hold grudges, and all “cats” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1. 2, 3. 4; Cheerleading 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Flyer 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Student Council 1, 2; Prom Committee 3. 4; Bridge Club 4; Future Nurses Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Varsity 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Majorettes 3, 4; Property Committee 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4: Sales Com- mittee 3, 4; Program Committee 3, 4; Usherette 4. ERNEST HENRY FAULKNER Ernie, our ambitious President and football team cap- tain. is a very outstanding Senior as his record of leadership proves. With his wonderful sense of humor and winning personality, his college days should be full and his pre- medical studies enjoyable. Ambition: To become a doctor Favorite Saying: “Chivawa” Pet Peeve: Girls in leotards Football 2, 3. 4; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Class Council 1, 2. 3, 4; President 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 2. 3. 4; Biology Club 2; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Property Committee 4: Ring Committee 3; Decorating Committee 2, 3; Advertising Committee 3, 4. INEZ JEAN FIELDS Jean's interest is mainly in art; and after graduation, she plans to work as a tracer. With her friendly smile and her willingness to help others, we are certain that she will be a success. Hobby: Building model ships Favorite Pastime: Watching television Pet Peeve: Boys in Bermuda shorts Chorus 1, 2; Commercial Club 2. BETTY JEAN FISS Betty Jean is a very cooperative Senior and a wonderful friend of all. Her natural curiosity and sense of humor have helped her make many friends. After high school, B. J. wants to become a medical technician. Ambition: Owning a Corvette Hobby: Thinking of ways to avoid doing homework Favorite Saying: Tell me another one! Hockey 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; T.A.B. Club 1; Bridge Club 4; Future Nurses Club 3, 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Stationery Commitee 4; Usherette 3. WINONA ANN GRAVES A more demure and friendly girl would be hard to find. Winona is most sincere and is always willing to help others. Her pleasing smile and personality will surely be beneficial to her in her future undertaking as a bookkeeper. Likes: Singing, fishing, ice skating, swimming, and basketball Dislikes: Spinach and carrots Favorite Saying: Hum Dum Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 3; Commercial Club 2; Candy Committee 4. RALPH LEO GRIER Ralph is a sincere fellow who has a fine disposition which makes him a friend to everyone. He has a quiet, serious manner, but also enjoys a good joke. Ralph wishes to study journalism in college and will do well in this field, aided as he is by a good imagination. Likes: Nice looking girls with good personalities Dislikes: P.O.D. outlining and oral speaking Favorite Saying: “Now look here, ‘Charlie’” Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Future Engineers Club 2, 3, 4. GERALD LEE HALL An active athlete, “Mones” is a favorite friend of many. He is also our sincere and dependable Veep. His witty and humorous remarks have often entertained a classroom. A fine leader, Gerry is sure to do well in his chosen career of engineering. Ambition: To take a trip around the world Favorite Pastime: I’ll never tell Favorite Saying: What a blast! Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Chorus 1; Orchestra 1; Retrospect 4; Student Council 2, 3; Class Council 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3, 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Sales Committee 3, 4. BARBARA ANN HAMILTON Barb’s warm sincerity and sense of humor have made her well liked by many. She has participated in numerous school functions and leads a very active life. Her friendly personality will be a great asset to her in the business world. Likes: Music, traveling, ice skating, people, reading, pop- corn, and gabfests Dislikes: Italian food, latecomers, coffee, alarm clocks, and squeaky doors Hobby: Reading and collecting sea shells Hockey 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; T.A.B. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4; Retrospect 4; Student Council 3, 4; Class Plays 3; Class Council 3, 4; Treasurer 1; Girls’ Varsity 4; Library Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Scott’s Hi-Q 3; Candy Committee 4; District Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; District Chorus 3. CAROL EILEEN HANDLEY This fun-loving Senior is known for her happy laugh which can be heard almost any time in our hall. A good sport, Carol is welcome in any group, as her many friends will tell you. She wishes to be a medical technician upon graduation from college. Hobby: Spending money as soon as I get it. Favorite Saying: Only Ridley Park candy is good for your health Pet Peeve: Noisy brothers Chorus 1, 2, 3; T.A.B. Club 1; Retrospect 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4; Sales Committee 4. JOHN JOSEPH HASSIEPEN Hass is well known for his ability on the dance floor and his friendliness towards others. He always seems to be hustling somewhere because of the many activities in which he participates. Future plans include college after which Hass intends to teach Math. Likes: Girls, dancing, and sports Dislikes: Business Math class and Mr. Feller’s jokes Hobby: Collecting sports personalities pictures Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; Chorus 4; Retrospect 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 4; Baseball 3, 4; Property Committee 3, 4. MARGARET HENRY Margie, as she is called by her friends, is a petite, active Senior. Her pleasant smile and sense of humor have gained her many friends. She has many assets that will surely help her to succeed in the clerical field. Likes: Pizza, dancing, and boys Dislikes: Bugs, getting up in the morning, and hillbilly music Favorite Saying: “You’re gonna get it” Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 1; Flyer 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Student Council 1,2; Class Council 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Property Committee 4; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 3. HOWARD LARRY HERBSTER Although Larry is a soft spoken gentleman, he is not timid. His reserved manner and cpiiet helpfulness have made his many friends feel at ease. He is a capable worker which will help him considerably in furthering his education at business school. Ambition: To do the right thing at the right time Favorite Pastime: Wasting time Favorite Saying: Let’s not be bitter. I rack 1 ; Cross Country 4; Chorus 1; Class Plays 4; Biology Club 2; Baseball 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. WILLIAM NORMAN HIBBERT Bill is a quiet boy who appreciates a good joke and delights in teasing the girls. His friendly and sincere nature will help him very much in the future. The class wishes him luck in his chosen field of electronics. Ambition: Success, be happy, and find the right girl Hobby: Letting girls chase me Pet Peeve: Having to get up so early (the middle of the night) to go to school Track 1, 2, 4; Chorus 4. JOHN THOMAS HILLER Tom is an active Senior who seems to enjoy being busy. He has offered his services on many occasions and has proved to be a helpful worker. Tom plans to teach Math or Science after graduating from college, and the class of ’59 wishes him success in the future. Ambition: Become truck driver for Ridley Park Fire Co. No. 1 Favorite Pastime: Breathing Pet Peeve: 6 cent candy bars Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Future Teachers Club 2, 4; Future Engineers Club 3; Property Committee 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. ALAN FREDERIC HOFFSOMMER That deep, bellowing voice often heard in the halls of R.P.H.S. belongs to Alan. His fine bass voice has been enjoyed by many at our student assemblies and musicals. A friendly Senior, who is a helpful worker, Alan will surely succeed in his future study of Psychology. Likes: Girls Dislikes: Competition Hobby: Singing Pet Peeve: Slow women drivers and old men drivers with their hats on straight Track 2, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3,4, Orchestra 4. CAROLYN ANN HUBER A good workers as well as a good athlete, “Foober” has distinguished herself in R.P.H.S. as our vivacious secretary. Lynn is amiable and has a winning personality which will make her a fine secretary. Likes: People, food, and sports Dislikes: Getting up in the morning Favorite Pastime: Eating Marra’s pizza pies Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Cheerleading 1, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3 ; Class Council 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Girls’ Varsity Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4; Usherette 3, 4. WILLIAM HARRY JOHNSON Bill, although quiet, is an athletic Senior with a fine record. He is likeable and sincere and exhibits a fine sense of humor to those who know him. Bill’s friendly smile will be an asset to him in Grove City where he will major in business administration. Ambition: To play left field for the Milwaukee Braves Favorite Saying: “That’s the breaks” Pet Peeve: People who insist they are right, but are usually wrong Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Band 1; Retrospect 4; Student Council 1, 2; Prom Committee 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 3. 4; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Property Committee 3, 4; Sales Committee 1, 2, 3, 4. ALLAN KENNETH JONES Allan is a friendly, handsome Senior who is well liked by all. Acting is an activity in which he excels and finds enjoy- ment. His determination and drive will help in college where he plans to study Physical Education and follow a teaching career. Ambition: To become a well paid teacher? Likes: Soft benches and baseball, and girls who like baseball Dislikes: Catching splinters on the bench, and hard benches Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Class Plays 3, 4; Class Council 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Future Teachers Club 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Property Committee 3, 4. JOAN MARIE KAPSHA Though Joan is a very conscientious worker, she is never too busy to help others. She is faithful to all undertakings and therefore is sure to be successful in her future as a medical technician. The class of ’59 gives Joan their best wishes. Ambition: To travel around the world Likes: Reading, driving, and participating in sports Dislikes: People who are always late, TV, and riding school buses Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Scott’s Hi-Q 4; Sales Com- mittee 4. WILLIAM MICHAEL LANYON, JR. Tall and lanky, Mike is known for his ability as a baseball pitcher which has earned him the nick name of “Speed.” His witty remarks prove his liking for a good time. His pleasing nature and smile have won him many friends. Mike looks forward to an education in Mechanical Engi- neering. Ambition: To be a star pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals Hobby: Making bird houses for Bald Eagles Favorite Saying: What do you want? A badge! Chorus 2, 4; Retrospect 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Future Engineers Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Property Committee 4; Advertising Committee 4. BENJAMIN JOSEPH LINOWSKI Benny, a man about town, came to us in his junior year. He loves to eat and releases his abounding energy roller skating. Determined to earn a name in the business world, he will probably be a top executive in record time. Ambition: To make money easily Likes: Eating, sleeping, and swimming Dislikes: Work- Chorus 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. CHARLES RODGER LITTERAL Serious ? . . . not really. This easy-going Senior possesses a hidden sense of humor but never hides his enthusiasm for bowling. Determination and ambition will speed “Rodge” to the top of his class in any business school. Hobby: Bowling Favorite Saying: Prove it. Next joke Pet Peeve: English teachers Cross Country 4; Candy Committee 4. THEODORE FRANK LUSKOSKI “Todge” is one of our care-free Seniors who seems to enjoy doing things for others. Boating, fishing, and experi- menting with automobiles are a few of his pastimes. Being as sincere and as enthusiastic as he is, Ted will certainly be a success in college where he plans to study liberal arts. Ambition : To lose weight Likes: Everything except work Hobbies: Girls, cars, sports, boats Football 3; Track 1, 4. LLOYD WILSON MATTHEWS Although girls are his main interest, bowling is a close second. Friendly and comical, “Mouse” is one of our well- liked classmates. Future plans center around college and becoming a successful engineer. Ambition: To bowl a 250 game and grow to be 5' 11 . Hobby: Collecting keys Favorite Saying: “I don’t believe it” Track 1. 3; Chorus 4' Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 2. 3, 4; Property Committee 4. MERLE EILEEN McCANN Merle is a fun-loving blonde who enjoys a good joke. Her zany antics have earned her a reputation as a good sport. After graduation, Merle is looking forward to a career in the business field. Likes: A set of pretty brown eyes with a boy attached Hobby: Having a good time Favorite Saying: You're way up there where the air is rare. Chorus 1; Commercial Club 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 3. SUSAN VIRGINIA MacPHEE Susan is a rather reserved girl who is very pleasant company. She is eager to become a nurse and has already had practice in training. Her kind personality will doubt- lessly be of great help to her in this field. Ambition: To be a nurse to Tab Hunter. Likes: Hoagies, dances, boys, art, study halls, and skating Dislikes: Classes, gym classes, and getting up early Hockey 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Future Nurses Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Stationery Com- mittee 4. RENATE JUTTA MICHLER Renate joined our class in 1957 when she came from Germany. Her ambition is to become an American citizen after which she hopes to acquire a position as a foreign correspondent for the government. With her pleasant smile and friendly manner. Renate is certain to succeed. Hobby: Swimming Favorite Saying: Veil Veil Pet Peeve: Tight-wads Flyer 4; Retrospect 4; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4. JEANETTE CLAIRE MURTAUGH This willowy Senior is a sincere and friendly girl. She likes a good time and usually manages to achieve her wish. An expert with batons, Jenny has done a wonderful job this year as head majorette. Her desire is to become a medical secretary after graduation. Likes: Pizza, ice cream, and clothes Dislikes: Rude people Favorite Pastime: Dancing Basketball 1 ; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Student Council 4; Commercial Club 3; Majorettes 3, 4; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 3. PHYLLIS ELAINE MYERS Phyllis is one of the busiest Seniors at R.P.H.S. Active in everything possible, she seems to crowd extra hours into her days. She is dependable and ambitious, which seeni to make a good foundation for a career in teaching elementary students. Favorite Pastime: Listening to radio and reading a book Favorite Saying: It's a riot and a half Pet Peeve: Unmannerly boys, alarm clocks, and biting nails Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Flyer 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class Plays 3, 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Future Teachers Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Library Staff 2, 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4. SALLY ANN NATRIN Sally is an attractive, talented girl who has graced many student assemblies with her excellent voice. This gal plans to work as a typist after graduation. With her many qualities, she will certainly succeed as the boss’s favorite. Hobby: No time—too much homework! Favorite Pastime: Dreaming Favorite Saying: Crunch Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; T.A.B. Club 1,2; Color Guard 3. 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3; Biology Club 3; Stationery Committee 4; Usherette 3, 4. ANTOINETTE NOVAK “Novak?” Any relation to Kim? Not exactly, but she has the ambition, dependability, and friendliness to make her a star in any field of her choice. This gal has her sights on higher education, and the Class of ’59 wishes her the best of luck. Likes: Charlie’s hamburgers, ice cream, sports, people, dancing, and good records Dislikes: Homework and insincere people Favorite Saying: What a riot! Basketball 1; Hockey 2. 3; Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 1; Retrospect 4; Student Council 1; Class Council 4; Bridge Club 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4. ROBERT CHESTER ONLEY Art, reading, and girls are his delight. Although he appears to be shy, Boh has quite a sense of humor. His neat dress, good looks, and determination will speed his advance in business school and the business world. Ambition: To become another Rockefeller Favorite Pastime: Eating Chorus 1, 2; Class Plays 3, 4; Biology Club 2. ROBERT THEODORE ONISCHUK “Is there a doctor in the house?” might easily refer to this future medic. Relaxed, brimming with ambition, and possessing a contagious sense of humor is a general diag- nosis of our patient. We, the Class of ’59, “prescribe” for Bob happiness and fulfillment in his future profession. Ambition: To be a horse doctor Favorite Pastime: Riding rockets to the moon Pet Peeve: “Peroxide” blondes with bright red clothes Football 1, 3; Track 1; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Band 1; Orchestra 1; Class Plays 4; Prom Committee 4; Biology Club 2. PAUL HENRY OSTIEN, JR. Active in sports and activities alike, “Corky” is one of the friendliest and hardest working members of our class. Whichever career he chooses, law or engineering, the inter- est that will be applied to this profession can assure success for him. Likes: Friendly people, cars, P.O.D. class, baseball, and movies Dislikes: Mushrooms, boring school subjects, lazy people, and lectures Pet Peve: People who slam car doors Football 1; Flyer 4; Retrospect 4; Class Plays 3, 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Scott’s Hi-Q 4; Property Com- mittee 3. MYRTLE ELIZABETH PALMER Quiet, comical, and industrious are adequate descriptions of Myrt’s amiable personality. Active in color guard and a sports enthusiast, this Senior is well-liked by all her class- mates. She is looking forward to college and then teaching Likes: Italian food and bowling Dislikes: Homework Hobby: Eating Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; T.A.B. Club 3; Color Guard 4; Future Teachers Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. BONNIE RAE PAUL The question, “Who’s that petite, dark-eyed beauty marching with the majorettes?” refers to Bonnie, of course! Her time now is spent dating and dancing, but she plans to enter the WAFS after graduation. Ambition: To be a success Likes: Dancing, writing letters, twirling, and Hot Shoppe’s hamburgers Dislikes: Homework on weekends, gym class, pizza with anchovies, and spiders Pet Peeve: Catching colds Chorus 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 3; Majorettes 4; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 3. CORLENE MARY PERAGO This raven-haired miss joined our class in her junior year. Friendliness, a bubbling sense of humor, and the desire to help have won her many friends in record time. Her ambition is to become a teacher in the elementary grades. What lucky students! Likes: Short boys Dislikes: Homework Hobby: Swimming and ice skating Retrospect 4; Commercial Club 4; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4. MARIE ANN POLINSKY Tall, blonde, and blue eyes describe this high-stepping majorette. Her interests center around reading, sewing, and sports. Marie aspires to be a commercial subjects teacher. With her ability and determination she will surely succeed in her career. Likes: Tall, well-built boys, Polish food, reading, sewing, and world history Dislikes: The cold cement floors in the girls’ locker room, comic books, and inattentive people Favorite Saying: That makes me so mad. Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3; Flyer 4; Retrospect 4: Student Council 4; Future Teachers Club 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3; Majorettes 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4; Usherette 3; Advertising Committee 4. PETER STEVEN RAWLIK Hunting and watersports head this Senior's list of “Things 1 Like to Do.” Pete’s quiet nature and congenial attitude will aid him in becoming an electrical or a technical engineer. Ambition: To become a rich bachelor Favorite Pastime: Wrecking hit records Pet Peeve: Teachers who say, “I never said that.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Engineers Club 1. 2, 3. JANE ELIZABETH RENSHAW An impish smile, ability in sports, and personality plus have made Janie a popular classmate. Because of her many capabilities, she was chosen hockey captain. The teaching profession has captured her interest, and we wish her a bright future. Ambition: To travel in Europe and Good Plentyville Likes: Centers, Rollos, Fabian, Mr. Miller, and sports Favorite Saying: Leave it to Beaver. Basketball 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Student Council 2. 3: Class Plays 4; Future Teachers Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 3. 4; Biology Club 2; Usherette 3. ALBERT RAYMOND REID A1 is a fellow who really enjoys a good time. Many of his interests revolve around les femmes and roller skating. His wish upon graduation is to enter Pennsylvania Military College. “Pull that chin in. square those shoulders, and march!” Likes: Girls, movies, books Dislikes: Homework Favorite Saying: I am not telling. Pet Peeve: My car Future Engineers Club 2, 3. ELAINE ANN RIVELY “Beyond the blue horizon ...” is Elaine’s byword. Her charm and warm friendliness will certainly add to her suc- cess as an airline stewardess. Her quiet and sincere per- sonality is sure to bring her a bright future. Likes: Food, music, sports, clothes, and people Dislikes: Old movies and old records Hobby: Painting Chorus 1 ; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4. RICHARD ALLAN RIDDELL “Music, music, music ...” that’s our Rich. Give him a hi-fi set that is tuned to its loudest and let the rest of the world go by! His easy-going manner and sense of humor will help him advance in a brilliant military career. Ambition: Success Favorite Saying: Oh, I’m surviving. Pet Peeve: Fighting the mob in the halls Track 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Class Plays 3. 4 ; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 3. 4; Library Staff 1. JOANNA CATHERINE ROBERTS Driving that Ford is Joanne’s idea of living high. Witty, eager to please, and brimming with ambition, she plans to become a private secretary. Needless to say, her warm, friendly personality will be an asset to any office. Ambition: Private secretary to a handsome employer Likes: Dancing, movies, swimming, buying new clothes, and pizza Pet Peeve: Teachers who don’t give homework but sav they do Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 1; Retrospect 4; Prom Committee 3; Color Guard 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Com- mittee 4. LINDA BERYL ROBINSON Pep, poise, and personality are just a few of Linda’s outstanding qualities which accompany her distinction as head color guard. Her winsome nature, neatness, and effi- ciency will surely add to her success in the secretarial field. Likes: Having fun Dislikes: People who are late Hobby: Sleeping Basketball 2. 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3; T.A.B. Club 1; Flyer 3; Retrospect 4; Student Council 1, 2. 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Color Guard 3, 4; Bridge Club 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Stationery Com- mittee 4; Usherette 4; Advertising Committee 4. ROBERT THOMAS ROONEY Bob never says much; but when he does, it is important. Sincere and easy-going are excellent words to describe him. His ambition is to be a business man, and he .will probably be more successful than Rockefeller. Likes: Listening to records and reading Dislikes: Colds and a shortage of money Favorite Pastime: Relaxing RICHARD JAMES ROTHWELL Being a natural artist, Dick is on the art staff of the yearbook and has used his talents to help decorate for the proms. He has an outstanding personality and talent in dramatics which has helped to make our plays successful. Good luck in your art work, Dick! Ambition: To become a millionaire Likes: Dances, parties, friendly people, and Marilyn Monroe Dislikes: Party poopers, pessimists, and getting up Track 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Band 1 ; Flyer 4; Retrospect 4; Class Plays 4; Biology Club 2; Property Committee 3. MADELINE CAROL RUMFORD Friendly and talkative—that’s Mads! A warm sense of humor, desire to debate, and ambition will surely aid her in becoming an outstanding journalist. Our sincere wishes for future happiness go with her. Ambition: To be a happy millionaire Hobby: Spending money Pet Peeve: Not having any money Chorus 3; Class Plays 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4. BETTY LOU SAPNAGIS Quiet, friendly, and reliable can well describe this gal. Listening to records is Betty’s favorite pastime. Ability in commercial studies will enable her to advance as an I.B.M. operator. Good luck from the Class of ’59! Likes: Driving, friendly people, and being a Senior Dislikes: Getting up early in the morning Pet Peeve: People that ask too many questions Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. CAROL ANNE SCHELLMAN Although in a whirlwind of activities, Carol has re- mained on the Honor Roll. Reliability, friendliness, and eagerness to help are traits of this attractive miss. Best of luck in your science career and as a future homemaker of America. Likes: Water skiing, dancing, reading, cheeseburgers, and root beer Dislikes: Old movies and spiders Pet Peeve: Friends who wave and smile from their car while you walk in the rain Basketball 2; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; T.A.B. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Retro- spect 4; Student Council 4; Class Plays 3; Girls’ Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Library Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Scott’s Hi-Q 3, 4; District Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Sales Committee 4. ANNA MAY SCHARTNER Beautiful red hair and cute freckles are this lassie’s charms. A quiet, unassuming nature and friendliness are May’s keys to success as an efficient secretary. Likes: Movies, dances, and parties Dislikes: A lot of homework Favorite Saying: Ding dang it! Chorus 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. DONNA LILLIAN SHAY Donna is the perfect little lady who is delightful to talk to and fun to be with. All those in Dramatics class have found that she is set in her ways, and those ways are hard to change. Our “little lady” is looking forward to a career of nursing. Success is sure to come to so fine a person. Likes: Horses, dogs, Autumn, a certain senior, and races Dislikes: Lazy people who use cups and saucers for ash trays Pet Peeve: Bubble bath that doesn’t bubble! Chorus 3; Retrospect 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Stationery Committee 4. ALBERT WALTER SMALL Spontaneous laugh, amiable personality and a warm, friendly smile paint an accurate picture of this Senior. “Smallzie” devotes most of his spare time to weightlifting, and he looks it. Upon graduation, he would like to be a physical director in the Marines. Likes: Studying science Dislikes: One sided teachers Favorite Pastime: Weightlifting Football 2. 4; Track 4; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 2, 3, 4. JOHN SMITH “Smitty” is one of our many versatile sports-minded fellows. He has been an active member of both the football and basketball teams for several years and has also taken part in Varsity Club events. Jack's smooth manner will make him an able candidate for any job. Ambition: Run the ferris wheel at Coney Island Likes: Hoagies, basketball, steaks, and girls Favorite Saying: I don’t care.” Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Class Council 2; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4; Boys' Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Baseball 2: Advertising Committee 3, 4. SHEILA JOAN SMITH Athletic and fun-loving, Sheila’s interests are many and varied. Her desire is to become a secretary; and with her qualifications, charm, efficiency, and attractiveness, some boss is getting a terrific employee. The Class of 1959 wishes her all the happiness and luck possible! Likes: Basketball, clothes, and Elvis Dislikes: Christmas shoppers, people who laugh in the sad part of the movie, and people who don’t understand me Pet Peeve: People who use the one way stairs the wrong way Basketball 1.2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2; Retrospect 4; Prom Com- mittee 4; Girls’ Varsity Club 4; Commercial Club 2. 3. 4; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 3. DOROTHEA LLOYD SMITHERS Thea shy ? Why, perish the thought! Pep and a flashing smile have made her a favorite among our cheerleaders. Her winsome personality and easiness with people will make her a very efficient nurse. Likes: Dancing, music, and swimming Dislikes: Getting up in the morning Pet Peeve: Arithmetic Basketball 1; Cheerleading 1, 2. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Plays 3, 4; Bridge Club 4; Future Nurses Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 3. LORRAINE SUZANNE SNYDER Vivacious and brimming with enthusiasm is a clue to this high-stepping majorette’s identity. Many of her interests center on athletics and Dramatic Arts. Nursing, at which she should do very well, is her future profession. Likes: Swimming, dancing, and eating Favorite Saying: Oh, what will I ever do? Pet Peeve: Boys who have bleached hair Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3; Chorus 1.2. 3; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Major- ettes 4; Ring Committee 3; Usherette 3. GERALD JOSEPH SPITZ “Spatz” is an easy-going man who is just not to be hurried. He writes many excellent articles which may be found in the Flyer. He is so well liked that we expect him to make his first million on personality alone. Best wishes, Jerry, in whatever you do. Ambition: To conquer Mt. Everest on roller skates Likes: Loafing, swimming, pizza, and money Hobby: Selling long underwear to African tribes Favorite Saying: “Yeah! take it easy.” Football 1 ; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 3. 4; Chorus 4; Flyer 4; Retrospect 4; Student Council 3; Class Plays 3: Class Council 4; Boys' Varsity Club 4; Biology Club 2; Property Committee 4; Advertising Committee 4. CAROL LEE STIEF Carol is one of the quieter memlters of our class, but nevertheless, well liked by her friends. She has a ready smile and is in good spirit during the entire school day. With these assets, Carol is certain to be successful in the business world. Likes: Food, boys, Chevy Corvettes, horses, and ice skating Dislikes: KP duties and cold shower rooms Favorite Saying: Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. Commercial Club 2. 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. MARION LILLIAN STILES Marion’s sparkling personality can cheer anyone at anytime. She is envied by many for her high class rank, her position on the Scott’s Hi-Q Team, and her job as business manager of the year book. Marion has the ambition and good nature necessary to become an exceilent teacher. Likes: Pizza, parties, dancing, and play practice Favorite Saying: “What homework?” Pet Peeve: People who start parties over again after food was put away Basketball 1 ; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Class Plays 3, 4; Future Teachers Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Biology Club 2; Scott's Hi-Q 4 ; Ring Committee 3. CAROLYN LEE STRINGFELLOW Since joining our class in eighth grade, “String” has been an honor student. Being a level-headed gal, her sin- cerity will take her far in the future. Ambition: To avoid marriage Hobby: Doing anything unusual Favorite Pastime: Sleeping while the radio plays Basketball 1, 2, 3,4: Hockey 3; Chorus 1,3; Retrospect 4; Student Council 3; Future Teachers Club 4; Usherette 3, 4; Sales Committee 4; Decoration Committee 1, 2, 3. JOHN EDWARD SWEENEY “Skip” is a car enthusiast who wishes that Shakespeare had never written Maebcth. His favorite pastime is kibitzing on the corner with the “Boys.” Our happy-go-lucky class- mate is friendly and has the good wishes of the class in whatever he decides to do. Ambition: Set % mile drag record every year Favorite Saying: Censored Pet Peeve: Getting out of bed Football 2, 3 ; Track 2; Student Council 2; Future Engineers Club 2. LOUIS SUBASHI We at R.P. are proud of our two-letter man, “Lou,” as he is affectionately known. He is skilled in football, base- ball, and is Vice-President of the Boys’ Varsity Club. Every- one knows and likes Louie, whose debonair good looks will make him a hit anywhere. Ambition: To he signed to a bonus contract by the Yankees Hobby: Cultivating buttercups Favorite Pastime: You’ll never know. Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Chorus 4; Class Council 2; Vice-President 2; Prom Committee 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Property Committee 3. MARIE ELAINE SZATKOWSKI Marie reminds us of a southern belle with her long dark curls and bashful manner. She is certainly as sweet as she can be. After graduation, she plans to train to be a tracer. Ambition: To become a mother of five children Hobby: Oil painting Favorite Pastime: Watching TV Future Teachers Club 2; Biology Club 2. RUTH ANN TIGHE Ruth is a perfect little lady who is envied for her dignity and also for her fabulous marks. She will be glad she cared enough to get on the Honor Roll when she begins her busi- ness career. We all wish you smooth sailing, Ruth. Likes: Pizza, clothes, driving, and vacations Favorite Pastime: Sleeping Pet Peeve: Monday mornings Chorus 1, 2; T.A.B. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Flyer 4; Library Staff 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4. WARREN RICHARD TILLER Warren has a very masculine voice which helps him to be an avid dramatics student. Lie has added much to our assemblies with his professional singing and guitar-playing. With the help of his neat appearance, good manners, and sense of humor, Warren will surely be successful in his music education. Ambition: To be a music teacher and part-time actor and singer Favorite Pastime: Relaxing with my guitar Pet Peeve: Drivers who don't dim their lights Chorus 2, 3, 4; Class Plays 4; Future Engineers Club 2, 3. ABIGAIL RUTH TOMLINSON “Abby” is truly a laugh a minute. She starts the inno- cent gossip wheels turning and always has a joke ready to cheer someone. She is a very capable candy committee mem- ber and a friend to everyone. We wish our classmate good luck in her personnel work. Ambition: To be a competent employee on the “MAD” magazine literary staff Hobby: Eating other people’s lunches! Pet Peeve: Crawling bugs that won’t die when you step on them Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3; Candy Committee 4. ALMA ELIZABETH THOMPSON Alma is an extremely likable person who has many admirers. She is a hard worker on the library staff and with a gentle smile, helps anyone who needs it. She wishes to graduate from Drexel and become a successful secretary. Likes: Skating, bowling, and French class Dislikes: Insincere people and getting up early Hobby: Sewing Chorus 1; T.A.B. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Class Plays 4; Biology Club 2; Library Staff 2, 3, 4: Candy Committee 4. DIANE FRANCINE WAGNER “Woog,” being an excellent commercial student, was among the first in our class to be accepted by a college. Being as good-looking and sincere as she is, Diane is sure to be a success in West Chester. Likes: Dancing, Charlie’s cheeseburgers, and weekends Dislikes: Getting up in the morning Favorite Pastime: Relaxing and dancing Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Future Teachers Club 4; Commercial Club 2, 3; Stationery Committee 4; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 3, 4. DAVID CARL KENNETH WEATHERHOLT Dave, better known as “Skinny,” is our class “hot- rodder.” He takes a lot of kidding about his driving, but his sense of humor helps him take it the right way. His favorite pastime is eating and driving his “bomb.” Dave will long be remembered for his sincerity. Likes: Food, brunettes, and hotrods Dislikes: Fast talking females (Blondes) Football 1,3; Track 1 ; Chorus 1,2; Biology Club 2; Future Engineers Club 3. CHRISTINE MAY WEBER “Chris” is one of the most well-groomed and well- mannered Parkerettes in the class. She plans to enter into a secretarial career, and the class wishes her all the success that she deserves. Likes: Dancing, pizza pie, football games, and pep rallys Dislikes: Getting up early in the morning Pet Peeve: Typing tests after gym class Chorus 1.2; T. A.B. Club 2. 3; Retrospect 4; Commercial Club 2. 3. 4: Property Committee 3. 4; Stationery Commit- tee 4; Candy Committee 4; Ticket Committee 4. JACQUELINE IRENE WHALEY Jackie was an import from Darby in her junior year. She didn’t need much time to make a friend of everyone and to shock the class with her mental ability. She plans a career of math or science, and we wish her the best of luck from the class. Favorite Pastime: Using Alexander Graham Bell’s invention Favorite Saying: Very good Pet Peeve: Drivers who don’t give turn signals Class Council 3; Future Nurses Club 3; Ring Committee 3. CONSTANCE REGINA M. WILLIAMS Connie is a peppy member of our Senior class who has been head cheerleader for two years. She has livened up many a pep rally with her clever ideas and skills. She is also our hard-working treasurer. Being a good worker and a pleasant person, Connie is sure to lie a success in the future. Ambition: To own a real, live, descented skunk Likes: Skunks, “Butch,” pizzas, bowling, the color “blue,” and pickles Dislikes: Knee socks, grumpy people, and chronic com- plainers Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4: Chorus 1. 2; Student Council 3, 4; Class Plays 4; Class Council 4; Treasurer 4; Commercial Club 2, 4: Stationery Committee 4: Usherette 3; Dance Committee 3. MARY ELIZABETH WRIGHT Mary is one of the “smaller” members of the class. She is lucky to have her brother in the same class to watch over her. She has chosen to follow in the footsteps of her older sister and enter into the field of nursing. Likes: Dancing, dating boys, beach parties, and pizza Dislikes: Taking orders Pet Peeve: Cliques and people who take advantage of others Chorus 1, 2. 3; T.A.B. Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Plays 4; Prom Committee 3. 4; Bridge Club 4: Future Nurses Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Proj erty Committee 3; Candy Committee 4. SANDRA ANN WRIGHT Sandy is one of the members that our class could not do without. She has worked untiringly as editor of the Retrospect and has still found time to be a conscientious student. It is certain that she will be a leader in college, where she plans to study math, just as she alwavs was in R.P.H.S. Ambition: To have a college professor like Mr. Miller Likes: Coco Puffs, “Three Stooges,” and ice skating Dislikes: Mice in the girls’ room and thousand leggers Basketball 2. 3; Cheerleading 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Retro- spect 4; Student Council 1.4; Class Plays 4; Class Council 1,3; Secretary 1; Treasurer 3; Prom Committee 3; Bridge Club 4; Future Teachers Club 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3; Biology Club 2: Stationery Committee 4 ; Usherette 3. WILLIAM BRYAN WRIGHT Bill is one of the friendliest and most well-mannered boys in our class. His own type of personality will surely send him far. We are all proud to have him as a classmate and wish him the happiest future ever as an architect. Hobby: Flying airplanes, hot rodding, and drawing houses Favorite Pastime: Arguing with Madame Rogers Pet Peeve: Too many sisters Football 1.2; Basketball 1 ; Track 1. 2, 4; Chorus 4; Retro- spect 4; Prom Committee 3; Future Engineers Club 1, 2. JOHN EMLE WIDLUND When you hear a high-pitched laugh, you know that one of our class clowns “Woody is near. 1 his hunk of man is active in football, the Varsity Club, and the class plays. His happy-go-lucky nature is the reason for his “fan-clubs, and his sense of humor should make him a successful salesman. Likes: Sleep, food, girls, and more girls Dislikes: Hard labor, open-toed sneakers, and goose pimples Favorite Pastime: Woody Woodpecker show and TV Popeye Football 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Class Plays 3, 4; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4; Boys’ Varsity Club 3, 4; Future Engineers Club 2, 3, 4; Property Committee 3, 4. IRENE CAROL YANKONIS Irene is an active member of our Commercial Club. She is quiet, determined, and one of those level-headed women. Her plans after graduation center on office work, and we are sure that her future will be bright. Ambition: Live to be 100 Likes: Working office machines Dislikes: Miss Bassoe’s cold locker rooms Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Candy Committee 4. EVELYN MAE YORKEY Because Eve is a quiet, sincere person, she is a good friend to all. She is a terrific dramatics student who has a very versatile voice. Being ambitious and dependable, she is bound to have a wonderful future as a nurse. Likes: Classical music and eating pizza Dislikes: Insects and school work Pet Peeve: Getting up ten minutes before the school bus leaves Chorus 1, 2; Future Nurses Club 2; Candy Committee 4; Usherette 4. Foriy-eight The time to part is here at last, And time is passing all too fast. With saddened hearts, together we sing, Good-bye, good-bye to everything. To kids and teachers, gym and field, The time has come for us to yield To hockey and football, the cheers they bring, Good-bye, good-bye to everything. A fare you well for evermore To squeals behind the shower door ; To many joys that assemblies bring, Good-bye, good-bye to everything. FAREWELL TO THE SCHOOL by Gay Murphy Grade 7 Ridley Park High School Now it’s near our time to go, All our heads are bending low— On all good things the bell must ring, Good-bye, good-bye to evrything. Forty-nine MOST POPULAR Lynn Huber Ernest Faulkner MOST COMICAL Gail Tomlinson Charles Bartholf MOST STUDIOUS Paul Ostien Joan Kapsha MOST BRILLIANT Paul Ostien Carol Schellman BEST ATHLETES Howard Bailey George Burke Jane Renshaw MOST DIGNIFIED Warren Tiller Donna Shay MOST ALL AROUND BEST DANCERS Ernest Faulkner Charles Bartholf Jane Renshaw Lynn Huber p BEST LOOKING Lynn Huber Ernest Faulkner s CUTEST NICKNAME “Mones” Hall “Legs” Calvert “Beetle” Bailey CUTEST Gerald Hall Christine Weber QUIETEST Alma Thompson Robert Rooney PEPPIEST Sandra Wright Charles Bartholf MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Paul Ostien Carol Schellman BEST POLITICIAN Paul Ostien Marion Stiles ■ C-.i 'I V-- BEST DRESSED Gerald Hall Suzanne Erb 1. B. Matthews 10. J. Fields 2. B. Sapnagis 11. C. Schellman 3. R. Grier 12. G. Tomlinson 4. J. Murtaugh, S. Smith 13. L. Huber 5. R. Rooney 14. M. Palmer 6. E. Yorkey 15. M. Lanyon 7. G. Tomlinson 16. S. Wright 8. P. Clupp 17. C. Stief 9. J. Creagmile 18. B. J. Fiss 19. A. Thompson 20. R. Rothwell 21. J. Chattcn 22. S. Erb 23. T. Novak 24. J. Roberts 25. M. Rumford Fiffy-two 1. P. Burdon 9. 2. G. Hall 10. 3. G. Edminson 11. 4. G. Burke 12. 5. B. Onischuk 13. 6. C. Handley 14. 7. 8. J. Cutadean M. Henry 15. A. Calvert 16. B. Ham.lton R. A. Tighe 17. E. Faulkner A. Schartner 18. C. Weber J. Renshaw 19. P. Ost.en P. Myers ZC. S. Erb B. Linowski 21. A. Jones M. Polinsky 22. S. Snyder Fifty-three 1. J. Whaley 2. L. Subashi 3. M. Barnard, K. Barnard 4. W. Johnson 5. C. Williams 6. D. Wagner 7. R. Riddell 8. S. Natrin 9. S. Snyder 10. S. Natrin 11. J. Widlund 12. J. Dalton 13. M. Szatkowski 14. W. Hibbert 15. E. Rively 16. C. Cass 17. S. Dodson 18. R. Onley 19. M. Stiles 20. C. Stringfellow 21. J. Kapsha 22. I. Yankonis 23. P. Boyle 24. E. Chelo 25. J. Renshaw 26. S. MacPhee Fifty-four dCr 1. A. Thompson 7. J. Creagmile 2. L. Bonsall 8. D. Shay 3. B. Paul 9. J. Hassiepen 4. S. Adams 10. D. Weatherholt 5. C. Bartholf 11. T. Smithers 6. L. Robinson Fifty-five DIRECTORY Adam, Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes, 507 West Road, Ridley Park. Adams, Sandra Helen, 800 Mitchell Avenue, Morton. Armstrong, Elaine Paulene, 315 Jansen Avenue, Essington. Bailey, Howard Conway, 102 West Ridley Avenue, Ridley Park. Barnard, Katherine Doris, 21 Seventh Street, Upland Barnard, Margaretta G., 21 Seventh Street, Upland. Bartholf, Charles Randall, 900 Woodside Avenue, Upland Bonsall, Lois Elaine, 429 Iroquois Street, Lester. Boyer, Robert B., 20 Beechwood Road, Parkside. Boyle, Patricia Anne, Happy House, Ridley Park. Brower, Donald Bruce, 211 East Roland Road, Parkside. Buono, Jon Ronald, 521 Bartlett Avenue, Ridley Park. Burdon, Carolyn Penelope, 415 Lindsay Street, Ridley Park. Burke, George Edward Jr., 101 West Ridley Avenue, Ridley Park. Caffey, Alfred M., 310 Park Street, Ridley Park. Calvert, Margaret Ann, 306 Glenloch Road, Ridley Park. Campion, John Michael, 1103 Woodside Avenue, Upland. Cass, Charles Albert, 13 West Forestview Road, Parkside. Cesarine, Albert Thomas, 416 Crum Lynn Road, Ridley Park. Chatten, Joan Rilla, 24 East Chelton Road, Parkside. Chelo, Edward Bruce, 319 Seminole Street, Lester. Cherry, Marvin Raymond, 547 Saude Avenue, Essington. Chetty, Roy Clinton, 2913 Burden Road, Parkside. Clendenning, Kenneth Paul, 406 Buse Street, Ridley Park. Clupp, Patricia Ann, 316 Seminole Street, Lester. Creagmile, Janet Lee, 401 Lindsay Street, Ridley Park. Cutadean, Judith Elaine, 1110 Fourth Avenue, Lester. Dalton, Jacqueline Eileen, .30 Sixth Street, Upland. Dodson, Sandra Carol, 508 Stiles Avenue, Ridley Park. Dolski, Ronald Michael, 236 W. Chelton Road, Parkside. Donovan, Joan Lorraine, 208 East Avon Road, Parkside. Edmiston, Georgianna Balph, 15 West Ridley Avenue, Ridley Park. Erb, Suzanne Marie, 15 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park. Faulkner, Ernest Henry, 927 Price Street, Trainer. Fields, Inez Jean, Evergreen Hotel, Essington. Fiss, Betty Jean, 107 West Ridley Avenue, Ridley Park. Graves, Winona Ann, 102 La Grange Avenue, Essington. Grier, Ralph Leo, 2 Maple Street, Marcus Hook. Hall, Gerald Lee, 301 Burke Avenue, Ridley Park. Hamilton, Barbara Ann, 215 Dupont Street, Ridley Park. Handley, Carol Eileen, 420 West 21st Street, Upland. Hassiepen, John Joseph, 7 Rodgers Street, Ridley Park. Henry, Margaret, 915 Anderson Avenue, Trainer. Herbster, Howard Larry, 62 Upland Avenue, Upland. Hibbert, William Norman, 407 Saude Avenue, Essington. Hiller. John Thomas, 313 Shaw Road, Ridley Park. Hoffsommer, Alan F'rederic, 442 South Fourth Street, Colwyn. Huber, Carolynn Ann, 29 Delaware Avenue, Ridley Park. Johnson, William Harry, 17 Rodgers Street, Ridley Park. Jones, Allan Kenneth, 36 South Second Street, Colwyn. Kapsha, Joan Marie, 1060 Main Street, Upland. Lanyon, William Michael, Jr., 8 Seneca Street, Essington. Linowski, Benjamin Joseph, 511 Chester Pike, Ridley Park. Litteral, Charles Rodger, 513 Midway Road, Upland. Luskoski, Theodore Frank, 4 Chelton Road, Parkside. DIRECTORY MacPhee, Susan Virginia, 309 Trainor Street, Ridley Park. Matthews, Lloyd Wilson, 1104 Church Street, Upland. McCann, Merle Eileen, 516 Comerford Avenue, Ridley Park. Michler, Renate Jutta. 120 La Grange Avenue, Essington. Murtaugh, Jeanette Claire. 107 Park Street, Ridley Park. Myers, Phyllis Elaine, 420 East Ridley Avenue, Ridley Park. Natrin, Sally Ann, 330 Seneca Street, Lester. Novak, Antoinette, 24 West Ridley Avenue, Ridley Park. Onischuk. Robert Theodore, 16 Partridge Avenue, Ridley Park. Onley, Robert Chester, 6 Davista Avenue, Ridley Park. Ostien, Paul Henry, Jr., 312 Nicholson Road, Ridley Park. Palmer, Myrtle Elizabeth, 26 West Chelton Road, Parkside. Paul, Bonnie Rae, 346 Iroquois Street, Lester. Pennell, Raymond Wayne, 219 West Chelton Road, Parkside. Perago, Corlene Mary, 23 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park. Polinsky, Marie Ann, 1112 Fourth Avenue, Lester. Rawlik, Peter Steven, 522 Jansen Avenue, Essington. Reid, Albert Raymond, 1104 Mulberry Street. Upland. Renshaw, Jane Elizabeth, 308 Pomeroy Street. Ridley Park. Riddell, Richard Allan, 422 Bartlett Avenue, Ridley Park. Rively. Elaine Ann, 119 East Chelton Road, Parkside. Roberts, Joanna Catherine, 206 Richard Road, Village Green, Chester. Robinson, Linda Beryl, 411 Iroquois Street, Lester. Rooney, Robert Thomas, 435 Bartlett Avenue, Ridley Park. Rothwell, Richard James, 130 East Chelton Road, Parkside. Rumford, Madeline Carol, 400 Ellis Avenue, Colwyn. Sapnagis, Betty Lou, 13 Eighth Street, Upland. Schartner, Anna May, 439 Seneca Street, Lester. Schellman, Carol Anne, 210 Park Stree,t Ridley Park. Shay, Donna Lillian, 428 South Fourth Street, Colwyn. Small, Albert Walter, 514 Jansen Avenue, Essington. Smith, John, 404 Chestnut Street, Ridley Park. Smith, Sheila Joan, 104 Beech Street, Morton. Smithers, Dorothea Lloyd, 215 Penn Street, Ridley Park. Snyder, Lorrayne Suzanne, 30 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park. Spitz, Gerald Joseph, 215 Water Street. Ridley Park. Stief, Carol Lee, 125 North Governor Printz Boulevard, Lester. Stiles, Marion Lillian, 208 Penn Street, Ridley Park Stringfellow, Carolyn Lee, 118 Chester Pike, Ridley Park. Subashi, Louis, 330 Park Street, Ridley Park. Sweeney, John Edward, 1 Delaware Avenue, Ridley Park. Szatkowski, Marie Elaine, 203 Delaware Street, Lester. Thompson, Alma Elizabeth, 503 Hinkson Boulevard, Ridley Park. Tighe, Ruth Ann, 125 Carre Avenue, Essington. Tiller, Richard Warren, 132 Walnut Street, Colwyn. Tomlinson, Abigail Ruth, 107 Poplar Walk, Ridley Park. Wagner, Diane Francine, 404 Tome Street, Ridley Park. Weatherholt, David Carl Kenneth, 329 Holland Street, Ridley Park. Weber, Christine May, 3 East Roland Road, Parkside. Whaley, Jacqueline Irene, 302 East Hinckley Avenue, Ridley Park. Widlund, John Ernie, 4508 Post Road, Trainer. Williams, Constance Regina M., 246 Mohican Street, Lester. Wright, Mary Elizabeth, 402 Main Street, Trainer. Wright, Sandra Ann, 15 Seventh Street, Upland. Wright, William Bryan, 402 Main Street, Trainer. Yankonis, Irene Carol, 222 Seneca Street, Lester. Yorkey, Evelyn Mae, 521 Saude Avenue, Essington. Fifty-seven JUNIOR PLAY Seventeen Is Awfully Young Cast Mrs. Eliot...................Phyllis Myers Jan Eliot....................Thea Sin it hers Nicki Eliot...........................Carol Schellman Miss Tilby..........................Barbara Hamilton Albert Eliot....................Allan Jones Jack Westmore........................Robert Onley Thaddeus...............................Paul Ostien Ruby Rainey..................Marion Stiles “Goofer” Godfrey Peterson....John Widlund Caroline Pratt..........Adelaide Alexander Whitcomb Pewberry.......Kenneth Clendenning Prompters Jacqueline Whaley Gerald Spitz SENIOR PLAY The Perfect Idiot Cast Margaret Tennyson...........Jane Renshaw Jackie Tennyson.............Larry Herbster Roger Tennyson......................Robert Onischuk Daniel Tennyson................Allan Jones Rhodora.............................Marion Stiles Walter P. Latherby.................Richard Rothwell Arthur Barnard..............Warren Tiller Miss Baker........................Madeline Rumford Linda Barnard...............Thea Smithers Jeannie Wilson..............Mary Wright Aloysius (Puff) Witomski ...John Widlund Carla Carlson...............Sandra Wright A Policeman...........................Paul Ostien Miss Booth.........................Phyllis Myers Dr. Hockhorst Von Barf..............Robert Onley Prompters Alma Thompson Connie Jean Williams 1. Canndy pushers” 2. Turn around, Burke!” 3. Does it sting? 4. I did it, Mr. Bining” 5. Local boy makes good! 6. Is she gonna make it? 7. What’s so funny? 8. Our leaders 9. Caught you, Turk.” 10. Ready to leave 11. Hi ya. Honey” 12. Hey, he’s on my foot!” 13. I’m watchin’ you” 14. Calm yourself, John! 15. Let me see your license. 16. Class dismissed. Fifty-nine 1. Did anyone hear about —” 2. . . in just ten easy lessons 3. Sure, we’ll come to visit you. 4. Our friends from Germany 5. Now look here, you guys. 6. Maestro 7. Bashful, Louie? 8. Our warriors 9. Seniors? 10. On the job 11. Junior racket squad 12. Animal and friends 13. Eavesdropper! Sixty Smile Constance Williams Gerald Hall Complexion Marie Polinsky Ernest Faulkner Lips Thea Smithers Gerald Hall Hair Jacqueline Whaley Ronald Dolski Eyebrows Sally Natrin Ernest Faulkner Eyes Jacqueline Whaley Allan Jones Legs Lynn Huber Charles Bartholf IDEALS Hands Christine Weber Thea Smithers George Burke T eeth Thea Smithers Gerald Hall % Nose Jeanette Murtaugh John Smith Or t Height Linda Robinson George Burke « 1 Voice Lois Bonsall Alan Hoffsommcr © V o « c Personality Jane Renshaw Edward Chelo S' Laugh Marion Stiles John Widlund o Figure v, Lynn Huber 'c. Charles Bartholf Sixty-one u N D E R C L A S S M E N Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it. JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS COUNCIL President, J. Ratliff; Vice-President, W. Iredale; Secretary, H. DuVal; Treasurer, M. Birney; Adviser, Mr. Wimmer. This year’s Junior Class is one of the largest that R.P.H.S. has ever had. Being a large class, they had a slight advantage over the other classes and finished on top in the inter-class track meet. There are two dominant activities in which the Juniors participate each year: their play, which was certainly a success, and the prom in May. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS J. Ratliff, M. Birney, H. DuVal, R. Zuzek, K. Adams, C. Moser, W. Iredale, G. Herninko, Mr. Wimmer. Sixty-four HOME ROOM 202 First Row: M. Gunsaullus, J. Jefferis, D. Connor, J. Combs, R. Hinckcl. Second Row: D. Hall, J. Mattiford, J. Connig, J. Ahl, D. Hamilton, J. Gordon, C. Grove, K. Nicolardi, L. Howard, H. DuVal. Third Row: Mr. Artz, B. Seibert, S. Houseweart, J. Foote, L. Fisher, C. Hesselbacher, R. Donaldson, D. Hopkins, R. Griffith, K. Adams, F. Kozel, F. Fina, C. Hauptman. Fourth Row: P. Fendrick, S. Klee, C. Johnson, B. Fridy, E. Furiani, A. Zebley, C. Young, D. McCormick, K. Hoffman, B. Love, C. Keegan. HOME ROOM 206 First Row: H. Pote, B. Solowski, E. Sosnowicz, K. Moser, B. McDowell, J. Ratliff, F. Todd, J. Reilly, M. Kimmerly. Second Row: F. Newcomer, M. Bethard, J. Uzdavinis, P. Schartner, H. Pearsall, M. Birney, H. Davis, M. Bothner, J. Nygard, B. Booz. Third Row: Mr. Menghetti, M. Wessell, B. Averell, P. Evans, J. Rumford, G. Bartish, F. Shertenlieb, D. Eubank, B. Sheffield, D. Kluska, F. Williams. Fourth Row: R. Kudelych, B. Schollins, H. Rively, M. Hart, D. Lewis, M. Fisher, T. Crispino, D. Lord. Sixty-five HOME ROOM 207 First Row: W. Wolfgang, A. McClosky, G. Alderfer, W. Dix, B. Double, R. Lewis, J. Wicker- sham. Second Row: S. Stebner, B. Brooks, E. White, H. Brehm, J. Volmer, R. Minnick, J. Tomlinson, E. Mackrell, S. Treadway, V. Wilson. Third Row: J. Trefz, Mrs. Albert, B. Iredale, C. White, J. Dugan, E. Barrett, W. Edmundson, E. Stoops, J. Maculley, B. Voshell, J. Maynard, C. Ziegenfuss, C. Wright. Fourth Row: R. Moore, B. Sellers, G. Hughey, J. Stief, J. Belas, B. Strain, G. Heminko, A. Sellers, B. Evans, J. Worrall. HOME ROOM 201 y . First Row: C. Scherer, W. Kalesnik, B. Dieteridi, W. Hill, P. N ism an, E. Fiss, H. Bristol, J. Heffcrnan, P. Renshaw. Second Row: Mrs. Carey, S. Johnson, G. Quinn, L. Spears, D. Davi� , R. Lorraine, F. Gangloff, L. Rue, H. Fromal, G. Chattel., A. Donaldson J La.rd, A. Dougherty, T. Galloway, R. Connor. Third Row: M. Bullock, D Olsen, R. Zuzek, T. Petit de Mange, B. Cobb, C. O’Neill, J. Gallagher, J. MacFarland, M. Mackey, S. McCuen, C. Cam. Absent: P. Campbell, P. Osborne. Sixty-six SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Advisor, Mrs. Carey; President, G. Blanton; Secretary, K. Ackroyd; Treasurer, K. Klein; Vice-President, T. Galloway. Selling Christmas cards is the main activity of the sophomores, and this year’s class is no exception. They have had two dances so far this year and expect to have more in the second semester. The entire Sophomore class is looking forward with much enthusiasm to their hop, which will be held in May. Sixty-seven HOME ROOM 105 First Row: F. Steinberg, A. Smith, A. Hubickey, W. Anderson, E. Smith, R. Shuebrook, R. Williams, R. Hudlow, W. Zimmerman. Second Row: J. Tomlinson, S. Van Langeveld, I. Roma, J. Wiernicki, G. Stiles, M. Stromberg, N. Martin, T. Walsh, R. Steinberg, J. Fedena, B. Wcndler. Third Row: Mr. Myers, J. Van Culin, T. Winfree, F. Pearson, J. Rusk, C. Williams, P. Reiter, J. Wilkin, L. Wills, R. Uff, J. Matsinger, R. Lukens, N. Tribitt, R. Dolski. Fourth Row: B. Stiles, H. Hoyle, D. White, T. Stowe, N. Schellman, W. Stewart, M. Pierson, J. Wil- liams, C. Wallgren, J. Street. HOME ROOM 106 First Row: K. Butler, T. White, A. Rosenberg, W. Mackey, J. White. Second Row: P. Paster- nack, H. Mac Phee, J. Peterson, D. Lawrence, R. Klein, E. Faulkner, J. Girard, B. Marcoon, K. Klein, J. Newcomer. Third Row: Mrs. Raymond, M. Holeman, W. Rosenberg, C. Pierce, J. Obenchain, R. Jenkins, C. Martin, J. Kosley, C. Penniwell, B. Jenkins, R. Sargisson, J. Rozel, R. Rothwell. Fourth Row: J. Bimey, B. Mann, W. M off at, R. Onley, R. Pharaoh, G. Tarman. H. Sension, J. Nuttall, F. Marchowsky. HOME ROOM 108 First Row: T. Vanella, M. Williams, J. McCabe, W. McLaren, R. Arscott. Second Row: G. Cox, G. Blackley, J. Barr, J. Detwiler, G. Keegan, S. Hardesty, H. Cullum, K. Ackroyd, R. Anemone. Third Row: Mrs. Rogers, F. McCarty, S. Hassiepen, T. Brown, N. Bratis, G. Cook, M. Burkiey, J. Albrand, T. Brzozowski, G. Blanton, D. Dean, R. Birl, P. DiStefano, S. Harvey, R. Armstrong. Fourth Row: D. Collison, J. Durfor, B. Dougherty, E. Brown, V. Crompton, C. Brown, E. Pack, S. Deschler, C. Crooks, M. Greeley, K. Hennicke, J. Cornell. FRESHMEN HOME ROOM 2 First Row: D. Mahler, D. Bickhart, R. Dunderdale, S. Tantaros, N. Ferguson, C. Miller, M. McAndrew, B. Pollock, W. Daniels, J. Sheffer, J. Passmore. Second Row: N. Clontz, B. Witemberg, J. Wichman, F. Taylor, A. Pearsall, J. Stowe, L. Jackson, M. Csanady, A. Gal- lagher, J. Popek, H. Darczek, J. Purcell. Third Row: Mr. Waltz, M. Dietz, E. Powers, N. Rees, D. Gray, J. Fassler, J. Coppick, S. Burke, J. Moore, S. Hiller, P. Owens, S. Howard, J. Maclay, C. Stoll, S. Campbell, C. Hogeland, C. Wallgren. Fourth Row: F. Cutadean, T. Ellison, J. Moore, K. Rawlik, A. Harvey, M. Cliff, B. Girard, S. Anderson, J. Keeler, M. Phillips, E. Henderson, K. Scheck, B. Youhasz, R. Brooks. The magazine sale has been the main interest for many Freshmen during the past year, and they did very well in their first big project. Their officers and their adviser, Mr. Bell, have done an excellent job in guiding them. They are anticipating a Freshmen Party in May. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS President, R. Christian; Vice-President, J. Purcell; Secretary, S. J. Campbell; Treasurer, J. Sheffer; Advisor, Mr. Bell. Sixty-nine HOME ROOM 104 First Row: J. Tenuto, W. Remshard, D. Jones, J. Johnson, E.. Anderson, J. McComsey, R. Christian, W. Riemcnschneider, W. Sherman. Second Row: S. Italino, P. Gillan, L. Murray, J. Lanyon, J. Wissing, M. Subashi, M. Johnson, J. Maloney, C. Beck, R. Astore, H. Renshaw. Third Row: Mr. Boyd, R. Stafford, K. Allen, J. Boyer, C. Sherman, J. Dugan, M. Watson, R. Bucari, C. DeMarco, W. Powers, D. Kahler, H. DuVal, B. Desper, T. Rebert, A. Laskowski, N. Schartner. Fourth Row: P. Glenn, C. Micheal, D. Smith, L. Bezold, C. Furiani, E. Brzozowski, L. Connor, D. LaRue, M. Delii Paoli, N. Mackey, M. Buchanan, C. Getty, M. Schmidenberg. Seventy EIGHTH GRADE EIGHT GRADE OFFICERS Advisor Mr. Wunsche; President, S. Tani; Vice- President, P. Jones; Secretary, A. Sherrer; Treasurer, T. Davis. 1 he eighth grade class organized in February. Steven Tani was elected Presi- dent; Vice-President, Robert Jones; Secretary, Tommy Davis; and Treasurer, Arthur Sharer. Mr. William J. Wunsche was chosen as faculty adviser. Despite the small size of the class, it was well represented in athletics as well as on the honor roll. Other members of the class enjoyed taking part in such activities as the junior high assembly, chorus, and orchestra; and they helped to make these a success. HOME ROOM 1 First Row: Mr. Bernot, D. Sage, R. Daubert, L. Meyers, D. Hunter, L. Schellm an, M. McGuire, N. McLaren, S. Blitzstein, S. St. Germain, W. Bux, B. Molin. Second Row: C. Rohr, D. Bartow, C. Sweeny, P. Alexy, S. Mackenson, B. Wilson, S. Tani, P. Rieter. Third Row: R. MacFayden, E. Jenks, J. Wetzel, E. Roughton, R. Dombay, D. Fleming, B. Askew. Fourth Row: R. Clenden- ning, W. Eastes, W. Dann, J. Chance, K. Smith, R. Adams. Fifth Row: J. Williams, A. Sherrer, R. Dodson, M. Kain, J. Cesarine, R. Horworth, E. Meyers. HOME ROOM 101 First Row: T. Lintus, P. Goheen, G. Sheppard. Second Row: Mr. Wunsche, B. Davis, D. Rue, R. Garp, R. Olander, J. Slaughter, W. Lopez, L. Thurow, D. Tiller, M. Hoyle, T. Lappin. Third Row: D. Woechan, R. Newcomer, K. Voshell, J. Preising, J. Lutz, J. MacFarland, H. Stiles, M. O’Neal, B. Dieterick. Fourth Row: K. Dodson, R. Molin, B. Corsi, A. Roth, J. Zambito, R. Janes, J. Bailey, T. Davis, B. Hesselbacher. Fifth Row: V. McCIoskey, B. Johnson, H. Jancuska, L. Hamilton, S. Creagmile, V. Carhart, J. Buono, D. Clendenning. SEVENTH GRADE A few short months ago they were novices in high school. They would panic at the size of a large book or at the sight of a teacher, and throw their brain into a turmoil trying desperately to find “that certain room’’ before the bell rang. But that is all history. They wouldn’t panic now; it’s so immature. They are growing up—on their way to being leaders in four or five years. These newcomers will always cherish their first high school memories. Here’s to the years ahead of you! HOME ROOM 102 Kneeling; P. McGuire, L. Bostur. First Row: N. Tasket, C. Dahlquist, E. Shurter, E. Titcher, R. Woodward, L. Booz, P. Castorina, M. Torelli, J. Brown, R. McDowell, Miss Twigger. Second Row: N. Coughlin, T. Nicholl, E. Waite, W. Wilkin, A. Anderson, H. Buchmann, R. Connor, R. Stewart. Third Row: J. Wolfe, T. Ackroyd, C. Zonge, J. Beese, J. Buchanan, S. Blanchard, J. Skrupski, R. Siren. Fourth Row: J. Stiles, F. DeVito, E. Dryden, J. Quinn, H. Thompson, R. Voll, J. Zebley, R. Stringfellow. Fifth Row: N. Beese, T. Christian, S. Brown, D. Ackenbrach, H. Stark, D. Derbyshire, D. Rosenberg. Sixth Row: M. Irving, R. Spalding, P. Perago, R. Snyder, T. Knox, T. Wheat. Absent: J. Cousins, A. Skipper. HOME ROOM 103 First Row: B. Murtaugh, J. Fry, K. Schwichow, J. Martin, J. Glenn, R. Newcomer. Second Row: Mrs. Flaig, M. Knopp, R. Endriss, S. Koch, C. Harper, E. Peterson, J. Bonnes, M. Hill, W. Love, E. Fitzgerald, J. Dunn. Third Row: J. Osborne, R. Johnson, S. Sargeant, P. Owens, B. Myers, D. Melnychuk, C. Masten, C. Maier, L. Ralston. Fourth Row: R. Kornick, T. Lazet, S. Hefflefinger, R. Riddell, C. Halvorsen, J. Nichol, D. Galbraith, J. Lauer, J. Niskey. Fifth Row: D. Gallagher, B. Koch, J. Sellers, H. Locke, S. Louden, R. Sheppard, M. Linowski, J. Pote. Sixth Row: S. Meel, R. Perago, G. Murphy, A. Santa Maria, B. Pellak, J. Miller, T. McCloskey, P. Novak, L. Riedrich. 1. Yes, this is Room 204 2. Here’s the scoop, girls.’ 3. The line up 4. He’s winning, Ernie!” 5. Watch that arm, Mary Ann.” 6. The racket squad 7. Is that a camera?” 8. Yea team! 9. Hey, get off my back.” 10. Lunch time fun 11. Jumping Jacks” 12. Where are you all going?” 13. Bring home a victory! 14. Poor Ben! 15. Get out of my way, son!” 16. Temper, temper! Seventy-three FOOTBALL VARSITY FOOTBALL Center, Kneeling: G. Hall, E. Faulkner, G. Burke, Mr. Wilson. Standing: Mr. Godfrey, Mr. Wimmer. First Row: L. Howard, J. Widlund, H. Bailey, W. Iredale, W. Johnson, J. Hassiepen, M. Cherry, P. Rawlik, R. Grier, E. Chelo, L. Subashi, C. Bartholf, J. Smith. Second Row: F. Newcomer, R. Lewis, A. McCloskey, K. Adams, C. Moser, D. Connor, J. Purcell, M. Gunsaullus, G. Herninko, G. Alderfer, J. Jefferis, C. Grove, T. Crispino, J. Dugan, H. Pole. VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Opp. R. P. Collingdale 6 34 Clifton Heights 6 33 Sharon Hill 7 14 Chichester 21 0 Darby 12 0 Conestoga 32 19 Eddystone 12 0 Interboro 21 6 Ernest Faulkner and Mr. Wilson JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL First Row: F. Gangloff, Mr. Wimmer. Second Row: W. Mackey, T. Stowe, J. McCabe, T. Brown, W. Rosenburg, C. Martin, H. Hoyle, C. Penniwcil, D. Davis, J. Newcomer, C. Bartow. Third Row: J. Birney, T. Todd, W. Hill, C. Williams, W. McLaren, S. Johnson, R. Williams, G. Hughey, W. Wolfgang, R. Double, J. Maynard. Seventy-six JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL First Row: R. Stewart, R. Spalding, J. Pote, B. Murtaugh, R. Olander, J. Lauer, R. Newcomer, M. McAndrews, D. Malinchuk, T. Christian, N. Ferguson, W. Lopez, B. Wilson. Second Row: B. Johnson, D. Bickhart, T. Ackroyd, S. Snyder, R. Dunderdale, S. Fantaras, J. Stowe, B. Molin, T. McCloskey, L. Bostur, R. Janes, T. Wheat, P. Alexy, J. Moore. Third Row: B. Cook, L. Murray, M. Kain, T. Rebert, J. Coppick, D. Gray, A. Roth, J. Passmore, L. Menghetti, Coach; D. Miller, Coach; J. Shelter, R. Christian, R. Wintemberg, J. Cesarine, A. Sherrer, C. Wallgren, E. Anderson, J. Wetzel, D. Hunter. JR. HIGH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Interboro Clifton Heights Darby Ecklystone Sharon Hill Collingdale Chichester The fall of 1958 meant the beginning of another football season for the junior high boys. They started out enthusiastically and with op- timism about the games the future held. Mr. Miller, coach, used excellent judgment in mold- ing the Varsity team. These capable players worked together and looked forward to their first game with eagerness. Disappointments ensued! However, the mark of a good team is one that can take a loss gracefully and fight as hard, if not harder, to win the next en- counter. One win goes to the credit of this fine team, which manifested definite sportsman- ship throughout the season. The players who sat on the bench, commonly known as “bench- warmers,” gave the active players confidence and support, even though they didn’t realize the fact. As the season drew to a close, the freshmen boys on the team realized that their junior high football days were over; and the 1959 season held larger, newer challenges. The eighth grade boys visualized the leadership responsibilities awaiting them. We feel sure every demand will be met by the boys in typical Ridley Park manner. Seventy-seven VARSITY FOOTBALL Our football squad had a fine start this year with three wins in a row. After this great beginning, however, the Parkers seemed to collapse and we lost the last five games. The team was led by their able captain, Ernest Faulkner plus a different co-captain for each game This system enables all the fellows to have the responsibility of heading the team. As could be seen by the large crowds at all our games, including the game at Conestoga, our team was cheered by many loyal supporters including both the student body and interested adults. We, the Class of 1959, wish John Wilson, the head coach, and the assistant coaches, Samuel Godfrey and George Wimmer, success with all the future teams at Ridley Park High School. VARSITY HOCKEY Seated: M. L. Fisher, S. Erb, L. Robinson, V. Wilson, B. J. Fiss, H. DuVal, L. Rue, B. Voshell, J. Laird, C. Wright. Standing: A. Calvert, C. Schellman, S. MacPhee, J. Renshaw, Miss Bassoe, D. Olsen, L. Huber, T. Petit de Mange, B. Hamilton. HOCKEY The 1958 hockey season saw the varsity squad start with fury, fire, and victory. The group, under the leadership of coach Sigrun Bassoe and captain Jane Renshaw, won their first two games. Spirit slackened slightly, but the girls never lost their urge to try to do their best. They lost the next three games, but not without a fight. This losing streak aroused their spirit, enabling the team to play to a tie. A cold November day ended the season with a Varsity record of 2-5-1. The Junior Varsity, led by captain Mary Anne Bullock, had a very good season, ending with a 5-3 record. Varsity mothers worked hard to give the girls a ‘‘banquet to remember” at the close of the season. We shall never forget the fun and experiences which we have had this year. JUNIOR VARSITY HOCKEY Seated: J. Gallagher, B. Schollins, T. Winfree, K. White, M. Dietz, S. Hassiepen, K. Ackroyd, S. Hiller, A. Pearsall, G. Cox, L. Connor, R. Klein. Standing: M. Berkley, J. Boyer, S. J. Campbell, C. Hogeland, N. Schellman, D. White, M. A. Bullock (Captain); Miss Bassoe, M. Mackey, N. Martin, B. Love, B. Jenkins, R. Jenkins, C. Hauptman, S. Hardesty. Eighty S. Erb S. MacPhee C. Schellman J. Renshaw (Captain) L. Huber B. J. Fiss L. Robinson HOCKEY SCHEDULE—1958 R.P. Opp. Sharon Hill ........................ 3 0 I nterboro ......................... 8 1 Clifton Heights .................... 1 2 Penncrest .......................... 1 3 Darby .............................. 2 3 Eddystone .......................... 1 2 Chichester ......................... 1 1 Collingdale ........................ 0 3 J. Renshaw and Miss Bassoe CROSS COUNTRY First Row: T. Hiller, W. Pollock, J. Maclay, R. Anemone, J. Popek, W. Moffatt. Second Row. Wm. J. Wunsche, Coach; A. Hoffsommer, F. Pearson, S. Van Langeveld, R. Litteral, R. Sargisson, L. Herbster. Third Row: D. Jones, J. Reilly, R. Shuebrook, R. Hinkle, K. Clenden- ning, A. Rosenberg, A. Jones, R. Kudelych, J. Johnson. CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE 19 September Intrasquad opp. R.P. 23 Kennett Consolidated. 32 26 26 Marple Newtown . 21 37 30 West Chester October 30 25 7 Upper Dublin . 47 15 10 Media . 47 16 14 Springfield . 39 20 17 Penncrest 41 18 22 Ridley Township cancelled CROSS-COUNTRY — 1958 The Ridley Park Cross-Country team had a very successful season. The squad, which was undefeated this season, had a record of six victories and only one defeat in dual meets. M r. William J. Wunsche, the coach of the team, has devoted much time and energy to develop a championship team. Ken Clendenning served as the able captain. The boys themselves worked hard every day to increase their stamina and endurance. They either ran laps around the track or ran the regular 2miles of the course. The winding roads and many hills in the course made it difficult, to say the least. Ken Clen- denning and Larry Herbster proved to be valu- able assets to the team, as together they cap- tured many first-place positions. The Senior members who received trophies at the close of the season were K. Clendenning, L. Herb- ster, A. Hoffsommer, A. Jones, and R. Litteral. Larry Herbster won the Frank H. Waltz award for his outstanding contribution to the team as a first-year runner. The fine record established by the boys on the team proves that they made a real effort to make Ridley Park proud of them, and they deserve every word of credit given them. CROSS COUNTRY L. Herbster A. Hoffsommer A. Jones R. Litteral BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Kneeling: W. Edmundson, W. Iredale, Mr. Godfrey, J. Smith, Captain; J. Ratliff, W. Johnson. Standing: G. Spitz, H. Pote, D. Connor, G. Alderfer, A. McCloskey, G. Burke, L. Howard. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS Kneeling: D. Hamilton, D. Lawrence, W. Hill, R. Sargisson, G. Blanton. Standing: Mr. Wilson, T. Galloway, A. Rosenburg, R. Williams, W. Booth, R. Christian, S. Johnson, R. Averell. FRESHMEN BOYS Kneeling: J. Stowe, B. Wilson, T. Taylor, N. Fer- geson, J. Wissing, A. Daniels, A. Roth. Standing: J. Sheffcr, J. Passmore, G. Wimmer, J. Dugan, J. Tenuto. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES Kneeling: J. Pote, R. Stewart, B. Johnson, D. New- comer, J. Lauer, P. Alexy. Standing: Mr. Wilson, R. Janes, W. Dann, J. Williams, A. Sherrer, J. Cesarine. BOYS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Opp. R.P. Interboro ............ 68 59 Collingdale .......... 53 55 Eddystone ............ 56 40 Chichester ........... 44 49 Sharon Hill .......... 50 51 Yeadon ............... 53 19 Darby ................ 74 53 Clifton Heights ...... 59 72 Interboro ............ 65 58 Collingdale .......... 63 50 Eddystone ............ 46 42 Chichester ........... 65 70 Sharon Hill .......... 60 51 Yeadon ............... 72 53 Darby ................ 71 57 Clifton Heights ...... 38 36 Alumni ............... 53 49 BOYS’ BASKETBALL Despite a trying season this year, our boys’ basketball team worked hard to accumulate points, practicing three times a week. Although the boys only won five of the sixteen league games they played, the team deserves credit for trying to win; as it takes more courage to play on a losing team than on one that is winning consistently. The boys found strong supporters in their able coaches, Mr. Godfrey and Mr. Wilson. These men gave of their time, to coach the team, who inturn attempted to become ex- pert players. The student body as a whole, how- ever, which frequently complained about the team, failed to support their fellow students. Many of the games were lost by a close mar- gin, so the spectators were usually treated to a thrilling game. Eighty-five GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Standing: L. Bonsall, Miss Bassoe, C. Stringfellow. Seated: S. Erb, L. Huber, P. Boyle, J. Laird, J. Renshaw, J. Kapsha, Captain; L. Robinson, S. Smith, M. Polinsky, J. Creagmile, M. Bullock, A. Calvert. GIRLS’ JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Kneeling, First Row: S. Howard, A. Pearsall, R. Jackson, B. Desper, K. Voshell. Second Row: J. Lanyon, B. Molin, C. Rohr, B. Askew, N. McLaren, C. Getty. Standing: Miss Bassoe, L. Connor, E. Powers, A. Harvey, M. Dietz, P. Glenn, V. McCloskey, C. Furiani. GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Kneeling: R. Lorraine, V. Wilson, H. DuVal, Captain; N. Martin, R. Jenkins. Standing: K. Ackroyd, Miss Bassoe, T. Winfree, N. Schellman, B. Stiles, R. Onley, M. L. Fisher, E. Stoops, R. Klein. 4Sr 7 rr i . t a kg: ' ■ - 117 pry IMS4 ■ r War- - Chichester Sharon Hill Yeadon SCHEDULE Clifton Hts... Off- R.P. . 56 53 Intcrboro . 58 44 Collingdale . . 77 45 Darbv 64 31 Eddy stone ... 64 24 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Basketball season began with an outburst of nthusiasm this year for the girls. They worked lard at practice, having one goal in mind: to rin. They received a few disappointments in ising their first six games; but like good sports, lie girls worked even harder to move ahead tid win the remaining two encounters. The Junior Varsity, however, was fortunate nough to have the height and ability necessary to end their season undefeated. A few of their games threw a scare over them because of close scores, but they demonstrated true ability under pressure and won. We are proud of the J. V.’s and are very optimistic about next year’s Varsity team. Instead of having the basketball banquet at school this year, the girls enjoyed an Italian dinner at Marra’s. Eighty-seven TRACK This year Track is under the experienced coaching of Mr. David Miller and his assistant coach, Mr. Frank Waltz. Track is a sport that consists of several categories. They are divided into running and field. The former includes running distances that vary from 100 yards to 1 mile, while the later is composed of two divisions: weight in- cluding discus, shot and the javelin ; and jump- ing which includes the broad jump, high jump, and pole vault. Training consists of strenuous callisthenics and tireless conditioning to get correct pace and stepping for events. It is through constant prac- tice and complete obedience to the coaches’ in- structions that these boys work into perfect condition. When they have completed their training, they are permitted to enter the approaching Track events. These consist of relay events in open meet, which is a meet that is composed of more than two schools competing. The more important of the open meets are the Penn and Suburban District Meet. The smallest track meet is a dual meet which is between two schools. As the season progresses, if the members of Track work to their fullest, have the desire to win and practice, then they will fulfill the hopes of their coaches for a good season. Eighty-eight TRACK SCHEDULE Mar. 18-19—Inter-Class Meet Mar. 21 —Spike Shoe Track Field Meet — Franklin Field Apr. 1 —Mar pie-Newtown Apr. 8 —Interboro Apr. 15 —Collingdale Apr. 22 —Sharon Hill Apr. 24-25—Penn Relays — Franklin Field Apr. 29 —Darby May 2 —Delco Meet—Lansdowne May 6 —Eddystone May 9 —Suburban Championship —Norristown May 12 —Chester Pike Champion- ship—Sharon Hill May 16 —District I Championship —Norristown May 23 —State Meet — State Col- lege VARSITY BASEBALL First Row: J. Rively, J. Heffernan, A. Jones, L. Herbster, W. Johnson, L. Subashi, K. Adams, D. Hamilton, G. Hall, E. Faulkner, W. Pollock. Second Row: T. Hiller, Mr. Feller, E. Chelo, H. Pote, W. Booth, R. Lewis, M. Lanyon, P. Ostien, W. Dickerson, R. Averell. Absent: L. Matthews. BASEBALL The biggest asset to the baseball team this year is an abundance of spirit. They are an inexperienced team. However, if the hitting is good, they should come through with a fair season. Pitching and catching are especially strong, and they should be a good fielding team. The boys face a very tough schedule this season ; but with cooperation and enthusiasm, they are sure to be a successful team. J. V. BASEBALL First Row: J. Passmore, A. Donaldson, J. Fedena, J. McPhee, M. Csanady, S. Tantaris, H. Cullum, W. Pollock, Mgr. Standing: T. Hiller, Mgr., W. Rosenberg, H. Duval, T. Galloway, L. Menghetti, Coach; R. Double, A. Dougherty, J. Albrand, B. Averell, Mgr. Ninety-one A C T I V I T I E S A thing seriously pursued affords true enjoyment. SCOTT’S HI-Q Seated: J. Kapsha, C. Schellman, M. Stiles, P. Ostien. Standing: Mr. R. Johnson, Mr. B. Feller, adviser. FUTURE ENGINEERS CLUB First Row: E. Fiss, C. Bartow, J. Wilkins, T. Wicrnicki, L. Howard, W. Iredale, Vice-Pres.dcnt; G. Hall, President; A. McCloskey, Treasurer; L. Matthews, C. Grove, J. Fedena, H. Cullum, 1. Walsh. Second Row: T. Stowe, R. Arscott, D. Hall, T. Brown, C. Williams, C. Penmwell, Mr. Iannuccilli, J. Albrand, R. Kudelych, M. Williams, D. Brower. Th.rd Row: J. Foote, R. Shue- brook, J. Widlund, M. Lanyon, J. Wolfgang. J. Belas, M. Gunsault.s, R. Grier, R. Williams, G. Alderfer, D. Connor, J. Ratliff, J. Wickersham, R. Averell, W. Evans, E. Sosnowicz, C. Cass, R. Riddell, J. Obenchain, R. Chetty, E. Smith, P. Ostien. COMMERCIAL CLUB Fir5 Row: J. Chattcn, C. Weber, A. Schartner, C. Perago, B. Hamilton, G. Chatten, Mr. Artz, L. Huber, S. Harvey, J. Roberts, L. Robinson, M. Henry, M. Barnard, J. Dalton. Second Row: K. Barnard, C. Johnson, D. Eubanks, M. Rumford, A. Novak, S. Dodson, P. Burdon, M. McCann, B. Linowski, S. Smith, E. Armstrong, R. Tighe, C. J. Williams. Third Row: D. Daemer, C. Young, M. Bothner, R. Griffis, C. Shearer, B. Cobb, J. Stief, S. Stebner, C. White, C. Ziegenfuss, C. Cain, E. White, P. Osborne. Fourth Row: L. Fisher, M. Birney, X. Brzozowski, R. Jenkins, S. Hassiepen, D. Collison, M. Greeley, N. Bratis, J. Durfor, K. Hennicke, G. Stiles, C. Stief. Fifth Row: C. Brown, J. Detwiler, D. Dean, S. Campbell, B. Jenkins, J. Tomlin- son, H. DuVal, V. Wilson, E. Brown, S. Deschler, R. Onley, J. Peterson. Sixth Row: P. Camel, M. Hart, B. Sellers, A. Sellers, P. Schartner, N. Martin, S. Klee, F. Kozel, L. Wills, J. Matsinger, J. Roszell, J. Tomlinson, C. Pierce. BRIDGE CLUB First Row: E. Furiani, B. Voshell, S. Erb, W. Evans, S. Houseweart, G. Edmiston, G. Matiford, P. Nisman. Second Row: A. Sellers, M. Bethard, L. Rue, B. Sellers, L. Robinson, L. Bonsall, B. J. Fiss. Third Row: G. Rogers, advisor; S. Adams, C. Ziegenfuss, J. McCully, R. Zuzek, D. Lord, D. Olsen, J. Creagmile, J. MacFarland, S. McCuen, F. Todd, T. Smithers, S. Wright. FUTURE NURSES CLUB First Row: L. Bonsall, C. Handley, S. MacPhee, D. Shay, T. Smithers, Secretary; Mrs. Bullock, Advisor; S. Erb, President; M. L. Fisher, Vice-President; G. Edmiston, M. Wright, J. Kapsha, B. J. Fiss. Second Row: K. Klein, K. Ackroyd, M. Burkley, V. Crompton, E. Pack, R. Klein, G. Cox, B. Voshell, P. Evans, G. Mattiford, S. Houseweart, L. Spears, M. Mackey, B. Stoops. Third Row: P. Pierson, R. Brooke, P. Reiter, J. Kasley, C. Getty, L. Bezold, T. Ellison, K. Allen, J. Boyer, K. Rawlik, N. Rees, J. Cornell, J. Street, N. Schellman, D. White, K. Scheck. FUTURE TEACHERS CLUB First Row: S. Burke, A. Zebley, I. Roma, L. Connor, F. Herman, G. Burke, Vice-President; J. Renshaw, President; G. Herninko, B. Yuhosz, S. Hiller, B. Wendler, J. Wickman, R. Jackson. Second Row: E. Furiani, M. Palmer, C. Stringfellow, B. Strain, J. MacFarland, M. Cliff, M. J. Holeman, J. Moore, S. J. Campbell, A. Harvey, J. Rusk, S. Howard. Third Row: A. Jones, T. Winfree, F. Fina, P. Myers, M. Stiles, B. Mann, B. Stiles, Mrs. Raymond, J Creagmile, D. Wagner, J. Gallagher, M. A. Bullock, L. Hoffman, S. McCuen, R. Lorraine, R. Zuzek, J. Fassler, S. Wright, T. Hiller. BOYS’ VARSITY CLUB First Row: Mr. Feller, R. Anemone, K. Adams, Secretary; G. Hall, President; L. Subashi, Vice-President; A. McCloskey, Treasure. Second Row: M. Cherry, W. Johnson, G. Burke, D. Connor, J. Smith, J. Widlund Third Row: J. Ratliff, A. Jones, J. Dugan, M. Gunsaullis, G. Alderfer. Fourth Row: W. Iredale, G. Herninko, W. Edmundson, L. Howard, A. Cesarine, E. Chelo, R. Kudelych. Fifth Row: T. White, L. Herbster, K. Clendenning, A. Hoffsommer, T. Crispino, E. Faulkner, C. Hesselbacker, C. Bartholf, J. Hassiepen. Not Shown: H. Bailey, R. Lewis, J. Reilly, J. Jefferis, C. Bartow, J. Obenchain, J. Spitz. GIRLS’ VARSITY CLUB First Row: J. Kapsha, L. Bonsall, S. Snyder, P. Boyle, B. J. Fiss. Second Row: S. Erb, Vice- President; L. Robinson, Secretary; H. DuVal, M. L. Fisher, A. Calvert, S. MacPhee, S. Smith, M. Polinsky, J. Creagmile, M. A. Bullock, L. Huber, Treasurer; J. Renshaw, President. Third Row: C. Stringfellow, B. Hamilton, C. Wright, J. Laird, L. Rue, V. Wilson, T. Petit deMange, B. Voshell, C. Schellman. TEENAGE BOOK CLUB Seated: J. Volmer, R. A. Tighe, B. Hamilton, Miss Elma Peck, A. Zebley, E. Furiani, B. Wright. Standing: B. Stoops, P. Myers, B. Averell, C. Johnson, R. Kudelych, M. Gunsaullus, C. Schellman, K. Hoffman, J. Kapsha, A. Thompson, K. Ackroyd, J. Wilkins. LIBRARY STAFF Seated: B. Hamilton, H. Stark, L. Schellman, Miss Peck, D. Sage, K. Ackroyd, A. Zebley, R. A. Tighe. Slanding: E. Stoops, P. Myers, L. Hoffman, N. Schellman, R. Kudelych, C. Schellman, B. Strain, A. Thompson, M. J. Holeman, E. Furiani. Ninefy-eighf THE FLYER First Row: K. Klein, J. MacFarland, S. McCuen, S. Erb, S. Adams, P. Myers, Miss Densmore, M. Polinsky, E. Armstrong, R. Michler, S. Anderson, N. Schellman. Standing: T. McClosky, L. Hoffman, R. Chetty, R. Rothwell, C. Cass, J. Williams, P. Ostien, J. Spitz, M. Henry, J. Wissing. The Flyer is the school newspaper, whose eight issues are sold in subscription form to the students. This is the twenty-eighth series of the paper. Editor of the Flyer this year is Phyllis Myers, and Miss Densmore is the faculty ad- viser for this difficult project. They are aided by a staff of predominantly mainly Seniors, al- though each class is represented. Each month, notices appear on the announcement sheet ad- vising writers when their copy is due. After speedy interviews, these staff members hurry to assemble their notes into a literary master- piece. Frantic bursts of typing follow careful proofreading, and the Flyer is dashed to the printer. Each copy of the paper carries a pic- ture of interest to the students. The issue also contains news concerning each class, sport, club, and a cartoon. Also presented are editorials and articles honoring a Senior and an athlete. We have all enjoyed reading the Flyer and are sure other sudents will for many years to come. Phyllis Myers, Editor Ninety-nine THE RETROSPECT As you leaf slowly through this Retrospect, you will see before you words and pictures of your school days. This yearbook holds for you many treasured memories that would otherwise fade as time passes. It will become a bridge from the past to the future. It is the fulfillment of hopes, dreams, and hard work of the Retro- spect Staff. With great pleasure and pride we present to you, Retrospect 1959. One Hundred RETROSPECT STAFF Editor.............................. Advisor............................. Typing Staff M. Polinsky, S. Smith, J. Murtaugh, J. Rob- erts, P. Burdon, S. Dodson, C. Perago, L. Robinson, R. Michler, K. Barnard. Art Staff S. Adams, W. Wright, R. Rothwell. Photography Staff P. Ostien, E. Chelo, S. Erb, A. Jones. ......................Sandra Wright .................Mrs. Gladys Rogers Business Staff M. Stiles, W. Johnson, C. Handley, M. Lanyon, A. Novak, G. Burke, J. Kapsha, L. Matthews, L. Bonsall, G. Spitz, C. Weber, J. Hassiepen, M. Henry, G. Hall, C. Stringfellow. Literary Staff A. Thompson, J. Renshaw, D. Shay, C. Schell- man, B. Hamilton. One Hundred One First Semester First Row: C. J. Williams, C. Shellman, J. Lanyon, P. Myers, J. Ratliff, L. Robinson, E. Faulk- ner, G. Burke, M. Polinsky, T. Winfree, S. Wright, J. Murtaugh. Second Row: B. Wilson, R. Janes, F. Newcomer, D. Jones, W. Iredale, D. Connor, D. H. Bining, S. Johnson, R. Averell, G. Blanton, J. Passmore, J. Lauer, R. Stewart. STUDENT COUNCIL Second Semester First Row: A. Jones, S. McCuen, C. J. Williams, P. Myers, J. Ratliff, S. Wright, E. Faulkner, W. Johnson, M. Polinsky, T. Winfree, L. Robinson, J. Murtaugh. Second Row: D. Newcomer, J. Cesarine, H. DuVal, C. Moser, J. Passmore, D. Connor, David H. Bining, T. Galloway, G. Blanton, J. Newcomer, D. Christian, J. Wickersham, J. Smith. P. Alexy, R. Averell, S. Blanchard, L. Bonsall. J. Boyer, K. Clendenning, P. Clupp, A. Donald- son, J. Dugan, E. Fitzgerald, P. Goheen, B. Hamilton, A. Harvey, C. Hogeland, D. Jones, T. I.appin, J. Maclay, J. Miller, D. Nucho, J. Nygard, J. Passmore, J. Popek, J. Pote, J. Rusk, A. Santa Maria, C. Schellman, L. Schellman, A. Sherrer, A. Skipper, E. Sosnowicz, S. Tani, N. Tasket, F. Taylor, J. Zebley. THE BAND Under the direction of Mr. H. Lytton Jones, the band played a large part in keeping spirits high at the football games. The Senior mem- bers, together with a representative from each of the lower grades, comprised the band coun- cil. Their function was to plan various num- bers and formations for the games. In past years, interest in the band has lagged, but our class hopes the school will realized the value of a band and strive to make it the best. COLOR GUARD This year the Ridley Park Color Guard was an exceptional group who, under the direction of Linda Robinson, worked very hard and presented many new drills. The addition of two rifles made the group look very official and insured the protection of the American flag. These attractive girls in their bright uniforms contributed much to Ridley Park spirits as they proudly displayed their flags. Kneeling: M. Mackey. Stand- ing: L. Robinson, J. Roberts, J. Chatten, S. Natrin, C. Wright. Kneeling: M. Palmer. MAJORETTES Ridley Park’s attractive majorettes buckled down to work even before school began. Their conscientious efforts fared well, and the girls certainly deserved the compliments they re- ceived. Under the leadership of Jeanette Mur- taugh, the group produced many excellent dis- plays of coordination, marching, and baton twirling. Their intricate routines helped arouse school spirit at many pep rallies and football games. Majorettes, thanks for a job well done! Kneeling-. C. White, J. Murtaugh B. Lorraine. Standing: S. Snyder, A. Sellers, N. Schellman, M. Pol insky, S. Erb, C. Cam, B. Paul. CHEERLEADERS T. Smithers, G. Chatten, L. Huber, H. DuVal, C. J. Williams, P. Osborne, S. Wright, J. Laird, M. Birney, Mrs. Flaig. SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Football season means fun, excitement, and — cheerleaders. Selected by the student body, our cheerleaders, led by Connie Jean Williams, are faced with the large responsibility of build- ing our school spirit and encouraging our teams. With flashing smiles, a sprinkle of bounce, and a large helping of pep — what person could leave a pep rally without being convinced that our cheerleaders are the greatest! The capable guidance and leadership of Mrs. Flaig enables these cheerleaders to be a vital part of school life and athletic programs. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Yea team! Fight, fight, fight! These and many other cheers could be heard during the football and basketball seasons. Under the supervision of Mrs. Wilma Flaig, the red and white-clad girls were lead by Diana Kahler and Sally Jean Campbell. The wonderful experi- ences gained on the junior high squad will be an everlasting memory to these girls. Con- gratulations for a job well done. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS First Row: J. Osborne, C. Stroll, D. Kahler, captain; J. Lanyon, R. Connor. Second Row: Mrs. Flaig, E. Powers, S. J. Campbell, M. Phillips, L. Connor, M. Subashi. SENIOR ORCHESTRA Seated: P. Myers, S. Adams, B. Mann, B. Stiles, F. Steinberg, C. Schellman, S. Erb, B. Hamilton, N. Schellman, P. Clupp, A. Harvey, J. Jolly, E. Sosnowicz, A. Hoffsommer, J. Boyer, K. Clendenning, C. Moser, D. Jones, A. Donaldson, H. Pote, H. Bailey. Standing: S. Harvey, M. J. Holeman, R. Moore, Mr. J. Lytton Jones, Director; L. Bonsall, A. Caffey. JUNIOR ORCHESTRA D. Gallagher, E. Fitzgerald, S. J. Campbell, A. Santa Marie, F. Taylor, J. Popek, A. Skipper, N. Tasket, T. Lappin, D. Nucho, J. Zebley, S. Blanchard, J. Pote, S. Tani, A. Sherrer, P. Alexy. One Hundred Eight DANCE BAND First Row: S. Harvey, R. Moore, A. Caffey, J. MacFarland, C. Moser, E. Sosnowicz, S. Natrin, Mr. Jones. Second Row: A. Donaldson, H. Pote, H. Bailey, D. Jones, K. Clendennin . STUDENT ASSEMBLIES One Hundred Nine SENIOR CHORUS hirst Row: S. Natrin, S. Wright, C. Schellman, J. Renshaw, G. Tomlinson, Mrs. Civitello, D. Lord, R. Zuzek, V. Wilson, G. Edmiston, S. Erb, C. Ziegenfuss. Second Row: Mr. Jones, M. J. Holeman, G. Bartish, B. Hamilton, P. Myers, J. MacFarland, J. Rusk, B. Mann, A. Hoffsom- mer, W. Johnson, J. Smith, G. Heminko, J. Ratliff, S. Adams, S. McCuen, B. Strain, P. Nisman, C. Brown, L. Bonsall. Third Row: M. Palmer, F. Kozel, M. Stiles, S. Harvey, D. White, B. Stiles, M. L. Fisher, J. Creagmile, D. Connor, W. Wright, L. Subashi, M. Lanyon, A. Donaldson, C. O’Neil, N. Schellman, J. Kasley, H. Walgren, B. J. Fiss, T. Smithers. Fourth Row: M. Williams, F. Newcomer, W. Hibbert, J. Widlund, R. Onischuk, H. Bailey, M. Cherry, J. Combs, R. Riddell, J. Spitz, B. Linowski. JUNIOR CHORUS First Row: B. Shuten, S. George, S. Masten, J. Niskey, D. Gallagher, Mrs. Civitello, M. Linowski, J. Skrupski, J. Buchanan, B. Dryden, B. Woodard. Second Row: R. Jackson, S. Henderson, S. J. Campbell, J. Boyer, C. Bartow, C. Dahlquist, H. Buchman, T. Owens, J. Mahoney, J. Sellers, L. Connor, M. Subashi, S. Creagmile. Third Row: S. Mackenson, B. Davis, B. Girard, C. Furiani, B. Youhasz, N. Liskowski, S. Howard, J. Zambito, J. Lanyon, A. Harvey, C. Michaels. Fourth Row: J. Dugan, J. Passmore, P. Rieter, L. Schellman, J. Lutz, W. Reimenschnider, J. Chance. PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. A. Robert Adams Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adkins A Friend Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Avery Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Bonsall Mr. and Mrs. John C. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Brower C. Perry Burdon Mr. and Mrs. John D. Burdon Mr. and Mrs. George E. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Calvert Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cass, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chelo Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cherry Mr. and Mrs. William Clendenning Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Clupp Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Creagmile Mr. and Mrs. John L. Dalton Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Dodson Dr. and Mrs. William H. Erb Mr. and Mrs. George Faulkner Mr. and Mrs. James E. Fields Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fiss, 3rd Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Grier Ginny and Bruce Mr. and Mrs. John P. Goheen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Overton Hall Mr. and Mrs. John Hall Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Handley Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Henry Mr. and Mrs. John Herninko Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hibbert Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hiller Mr. and Mrs. W. Alfred Hoffsommer Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Huber Mr. and Mrs. S. Kenneth Jones Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kapsha Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kasonis Mr. John Keidel Eleanor and Bill Klosowski H. F. Krough Mr. and Mrs. William M. Lanyon Mr. and Mrs. F. Wallace Lappin Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Litteral Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. MacPhee Mr. and Mrs. William J. McCann Mr. and Mrs. Ralph N. Meyers Mrs. Katie E. Munson Mr. and Mrs. Jay Newcommer Mr. and Mrs. John Novak Mr. and Mrs. Chester P. Onley Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Ostien Mr. and Mrs. Orville W. Palmer, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David Paul Mr. and Mrs. Peter Polinsky Mr. and Mrs. Harry Potts Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rawlik Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reid Mr. and Mrs. John Renshaw Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Riddell Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rively Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Roberts Mrs. Olga A. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. James T. Rooney Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Rothwell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rumford Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Schellman Mr. and Mrs. James Smith Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smithers D. Lorrayne Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Spitz Mr. and Mrs. James T. Stiles Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Stingfellow Sunny Boy Cleaners Mr. and Mrs. Charles Szatkowski Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tani Miss Alma Thompson Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Burt E. Weber Mr. and Mrs. James D. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yesulaitis Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Yorkey Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Zeallor One Hundred Eleven DEGER STARKEY INC. Fuel Oil - Coal - Building Materials 24 Hour Delivery end Burner Service 12th Lincoln Ave. Prospect Park, Pa. Call LE 2-2400 NORWAY SERVICE CLEANERS, INC. 618 Chester Pike Norwood, Pa. Fur Storage on Premises Pickup and Delivery Service LE 2-5200 CH 4-7716 COSTA’S Robert J. Sook Company Established 1902 High School Rings, Sorority, Apothecary and Laboratory Fraternity, and Club Pins Watches Engagement 29 E. Hinckley Avenue and Wedding Rings Ridley Park, Pa. Trophies, Medals, and Charms VICTORY BUILDING 1001 Chestnut Street Room 507 The Prescription Store Philadelphia 7, Pennsylvania A LEhigh 2-4400-4401-4402 Delivery in Six Weeks Official Jeweler for Ridley Park High School Compliments of THE HOOVER COMPANY CHESTER CARCADE CORP. Sales and Service 1200 Chester Pike 3634 Walnut Street Eddystone, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. PLYMOUTH - DESOTA BA 2-7100 One Hundred Twelve MIKE BROTHERS CHUBBY PIG 2nd and Bertram Avenue Drive-In Restaurant Essington, Pa. 515 Chester Pike Lunch Meat Center LE 4-9745 Giant Extra Thick Milk Shakes Serving Best in Hamburgers and Steaks Howard C. Kinder M. A. 1. KINDER FURMAN Griffith Funeral Chapel JiQealtorS Norwood, Pa. Appraisals - Insurance 726 Chester Pike Prospect Park, Pa. LE 2-4944 Private Parking LEhigh 2-1334 Concrete - Sewers - Excavations - Roads Equipment PROSPECT PARK ESSO ERNEST T. WHITE TUNE-UP-WHEEL BALANCING CONTRACTOR O'DONNELL BROS. 3529 West Ninth Street Trainer, Pa. CHester 2-2454 (Day) CHester 4-2412 (Night) Chester Pike Lincoln Ave. Prospect Park, Pa. One Hundred Thirteen HOF FERT'S OWN MAKE CANDIES AND ICE CREAM 531 Chester Pike Prospect Pork, Pa. la -0946 CRUM LYNNE HARDWARE Electrical — Plumbing — Garden Supplies Sanding Mochines 1329 Chester Pike Crum Lynne, Pa. Open Sundays 9-1 CH 2-7356 Prime Meats For Your Freezer FREEZWAY LE 2-9500 Ridley Park, Pa. ANNA MAE'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY Ralph Campetti Hair Stylist 29 Dutton Street Ridley Park, Pa. LE 2-3966 GUS'S AUTO REPAIRS 100 E. Hinckley Avenue Ridley Pork, Pa. All Make Cars State Inspection LE 2-9720 TO R ELL 1 'S Men's Wear Boys' Wear 509 Chester Pike Prospect Pork INTERBORO NEWS ADVERTISING PRINTING ENGRAVING Prospect Park, Pa. With Best Wishes GILBERT'S FLOWERS Agency • Tissot Wotch Co. CHARLES L. CLYMER JEWELER ZWi t. Hinckley Avenue Ridley Park, Pa. Phone LE 2-4120 Established 1946 ROSE PHARMACY AND LINCOLN PHARMACY BEST WISHES Essington Esso Service Charles Capitani, Prop. LE 4-9516 FEGLEY CO. REALTORS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE (2 offices) 636 Chester Pike, Ridley Park, Po. 117 Macdade Blvd., Folsom, Pa. LE 2-5977 or LU 3-5011 One Hundred Fourteen GRAF'S Compliments of 104 E. Hinckley Avenue Ridley Park PROSPECT PARK FLORISTS Compliments of DAN'S GULF SERVICE RIDLEY PARK MARKET Chester Pike and Acres Drive 15 E. Hinckley Avenue Ridley Park, Pa. LU 3-9677 Don't Tarry • See Harry Smith s Gift Shop HARRY S. COCHRAN 28 East Sellers Avenue REALTOR AND INSURANCE Ridley Park, Pa. LE 2-3966 1016 Lincoln Avenue Greeting Cards Prospect Park, Pa. Norcross China Hallmark Crystal Call WA 8-2900 Gibson Lamps ELWOOD SWEET STELLER'S SCHOOL OF THE DANCE JEWELER 615 Welsh St., Chester, Pa. Essington, Pa. Phone CHester 3-8084 LEhigh 4-9309 Phone: WA 8-0518 Fountain Service Phene CH 4-1403 SUBURBAN PHOTO FINISHING TOM WYNNE Weddings . . . Parties MELROSE RESTAURANT Enlargement Specialists Home Cooked Food — Steaks ond Sea Food by NINO BUFOLO 12th Street and Morton Avenue 23 W. Winona Ave. Norwood, Po. Chester, Pa. One Hundred Fifteei FERRY BROS. SON Orthopedic Shoe Laboratory 724 Welsh Street Chester, Pa. Phone: CH 2-4012 F. A. COOK PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS Wonomaker and Powhattan Avenues Essingfon, Fo. Phone: LE 4-9077 Repairs Tune-ups WIZDA'S SERVICENTER ESSO GAS - OILS ELECTRONIC WHEEL BALANCING Chester Pike and Eddystone, Pa. Eddystone Avenue CHester 2-9287 WHITLOCK FERGUSON Engravers Jewelers 47 E. 8th Street CHESTER, PA. (Compliments oj HETHERINGTON, INC. Folcroft Sharon Hill LE 2-4413 Keys DALE'S NORWOOD DINER RIDLEY PARK HARDWARE Housewares - Paints - Glass Chester Pike Gorden - Plumbing - Electric Supplies Norwood, Pa. 17 E. Hinckley Ave. Ridley Park, Penna. Compliments of JONES' GROCERIES 401 - 10th Street SANDY BENNETT Upland, Pa. One Hundred Sixteen LE 4-9056 CHester 2-5211, 4-9239 RUDY'S MARKET SPITZ CATERERS Fine Foods since 1932 Famous For Fine Food 2nd Saude Avenues Essington, Pa. 37 East Eighth Street — We ore os close to you os your telephone — Chester, Pa. Tommy Turner TEXACO SERVICE STATION Chester Pike Hinkson Blvd. Ridley Park Jevrelers Silversmiths since 1904 WEINBERG'S V JEWELER 8th and EPGMONT S Chester. pa. Manoa Shopping Center Wilmington Mart Edge Moor, Del. Cash-Charge-Credit Silver China Club Plan Chester One Hundred Seventeen WILLARD A. GRAY REALTOR - INSURANCE 553 Chester Pike Prospect Park LE 2-1125 NORWOOD FLORISTS 518 Chester Pike Norwood, Pa. LE 2-4450 Soy It With Curs Nunn-Bush Gerbcrich ROMANO'S PIZZERIA FIORAVANTI'S SHOE STORE Italian Restaurant Romano's Specially Prepored Strombolli 805 11th Avenue Prospect Park, Po. LEhigh 2-5789 246 Wanomoker Avenue Essington, Pa. LE 4-8856 INTERBORO CHEVROLET 135 S. Chester Pike Glenolden, Pa. LU 3-1300 PROSPECT PARK CLEANERS 1105 Lincoln Ave. 437 MacDade Blvd. Prospect Park Glenolden 3 Hour Service on Cash and Carry Items Shirts Laundered LEhigh 2-3930 CHester 2-9257 Road Service Lorry Conneen's Atlantic Service See us for approved car conditioning service Chester Pike ot Fairview Rood Crum Lynne, Pa. ANNA'S HOAGIE SHOP Hoagies, Steaks, Hamburgers Milk Shakes, Ice Cream, Sodas Phone: LE 2-6542 MocDode Blvd., Folsom, Pa. Stanly's and Joe's Barber Shop 22 E. Sellers Avenue Ridley Pork, Pa. T V. Air Conditioned One Hundred Eighteei JOHNSON SINCLAIR STATION 10th and Morton Avenue Chester, Penna. ADELE'S BEAUTY SALON 80 Upland Avenue Upland, Pa. High Grade LEhigh 4-0720 Watch Repairing PROSPECT PARK JEWELERS Diamonds — Watches — Silverware Mildred Ficke 1111 Lincoln Avenue Manager Prospect Park, Pa. Compliments from . . . G and D Gulf Service Station Under New Management GUY C. LONG Since 1926 Plastering — Fireproof Acoustical Treatment Quality Workmanship at Reasonable Rates 907 Morton Avenue Chester TRemont 6-4014 Academic Caps, Gowns, Goods LOUIS E. STILTZ BRO. CO. Race and 4th Streets Philadelphia 6, Pa. WITH COMPLIMENTS OF HOME LINEN SUPPLY GR 6-3320 SID BEARD'S SERVICE STATION Greasing and Tire Service FRED and BEN'S BARBER SHOP 6 Powhatten Avenue Essington, Pa. Established 1922 LE 2-1521 CHAS. E. FL1NCHBAUGH Jeweler Watches Diamond Rings Clocks Hamilton, Elgin, Benrus Watches 21 West Winona Avenue Norwood, Pennsylvania COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND One Hundred Nineteen CLARK PRINTING HOUSE, Inc. Has been privileged to play an integral part in the producing of the I9S9 fatrcApect We congratulate this year's staff and offer to their successors 43 years of experience in producing outstanding yearbooks. 1228 CHERRY STREET . 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