Schwenksville High School - Lanconian Yearbook (Schwenksville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1952 volume:

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I Wish to pay special tribute to all Seniors for their hard Work in raising money in order that this book could be rnade possible. Since the Lanconian is the first year book in the history of Schwenksville High School, my heart swells With pride to see it such a huge success. The Editor. Three I-'our DEDICATlON We, the Seniors of the class of 1952, dedicate our year book, The Lanconianf' to Mr. Thomas P. Henry lr., who along with the seniors, is the originator of The Lanconianf' Mr. Henry, our class sponsor, did more than his share on raising money and Working on the yearbook. We know that Mr. Henry Will be re- membered by future students, as he Will be by us, for taking this great step of progress. We are sincerely grateful for everything Mr. Henry did for us through our entire senior year, and it is in recognition of this conspicuous serv- ice that We make this dedication. Administration and Faculty ix N 1 M. HLICE GREBE Supervising Principal Greetings to the Class of 1952 Your class is the first to publish a yearbook in the history of Schwenksville Ioint Consolidated High School. This book represents real honest effort and concen- tration, and the ability of you, as individuals, to work in harmony. lt denotes leadership on the part of the staff and perseverance by the entire class. For twelve years the majority of the members of your class have traveled the sea of knowledge to- gether. For the most part, the journey has been a pleasant one. Now as you near the harbor, there comes upon you the realization that your paths will soon lead into many different directions. This publi- cation will serve as a medium in the preservation of fond memories of this journey together, years hence, when you, as a class, have become scattered. Congratulations upon the success of this yearbook and permit me to wish you, as members of this class, success, health and happiness in all of your future endeavors. M. Alice Grebe. SEHTED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Warren Fry, Mr. Floyd Landes, Mr. Claude Kulg, Mr. Fowler Strang, Mr. Wellington Young, Mr, Wallace Oelschlager, Mr. Darwin Gass, Mrs. Ruth . Hulnagle. STHNDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr, Ionas Schreffler, Mr. Robert McCahan, Mr. Clarence Kratz, Mr. George Reitsneicler. Board of Education The Board of Education is indeed very happy to congratulate you on having so successfully published the first yearbook in the history of this school. We sincerely appreciate the splendid spirit you have manifested in encouraging a real interest for the advancement of our school. Seven MICHREL HHDER, B.H. Lehigh University Science and Consumer Education VRLERIE H. ROGERS Brooklyn Teachers College Columbia University Hunter College New York University History, Geography, Flrithmetic, and Health Eight EDNH R. MENG. B.H. Ursinus College German and Science DOROTHY G. SHHFFER. B.S. Ohio University Qrt ESTHER L. CLYMER, B.S. MHRGHRET MARTIN DEI. Temple University Plzzof B-5- Health and Physical Edu- lmmflclllafd College cation Home Economics and English FRED W- EURICHI 35- DHLLHS S. GRHBER, B.H. Pennsylvania State College Lehigh University Vocational Hgriculture and English qi-id Lqiin Science FRANK C. SCHUTZ. B.S. DOROTHY L. STRUDWICK. Tulane University B's' Physical Education and Temple University Mathematics Music and English MHRY IHNE VVITMER. B.S. CLHYTON P. WEHVER. Ursinus College B-5-' M'S M3- Mathemmics University of Pennsylvania English, History, and Guidance FRHNK R. LHWRENCE Marquette University Instrumental and Band Music THOMAS P. HENRY, B.H.. M.S. Ursinus College University of Pennsylvania , Social Studies Nine Mrs. Myrtle L. R. Zaengle ftop leitj Mrs. Catherine F. Piotrowski flower leitl Mrs. Miriam I-1. DuBois ftop rightj Mrs. Ina Watkins flower righll Mrs. Ethel G. Diehl ftop leftl Mrs. Marie S. Kehs flower leitl Mrs. Florence Folk ftop rightl Mrs. Mabel Swartley flower right! Mr. Charles R. Sleitz, Ir. ftop leitl Mrs. Natalie D. Stannard flower leitl Miss Edith B. Van Fossen ftop rightl Mrs. Marjorie F. Eurich flower righil Mrs, Kathryn L. Wismer, School Secretary Mrs. Dorothy H. Klock, School Nurse Dr. H. B. Shearer, School Doctor Eleven Twelve Alma Mater On the hills of Perkiomen On the grid and on the diamond Stands our Lanco High We are always fair For our loyal Alma-Mater Following our Alma-Mater We would live or die. Ever on the square. Here we study, here we battle Here We study, here We battle Fight with all our might Fight with all our might Ever loyal, ever faithful Ever loyal, ever faithful To the blue and white. To the blue and white. Class Song We watched the years go by, we didn't know how time was fleeing, And now the time has come, for us to say farewell, We've only memories, of all the friends we won't be seeing, Time can't take these from us, for in our hearts they dwell. We want to walk within your happy halls once more, But a new future calls more loudly than before, We've shared our fun with you, We won't forget our Alma Mater, The class of '52, bids you a fond farewell. And as the years go by and we go on life's way, We went to Lanco High, is what we'll proudly say, But our work here is through, and now the time has come for parting, The class of '52 bids you a fond farewell. SENIUHS CHARLES BOBB Booze Agriculture One of Doc's Ag boys . . . has an intense dislike for al- gebra . . . tall and slim . . . likes to tinker with cars . . . drives a '40 Pontiac . . . comes to school when it is con- venient . . . hails from Lucon . . . wants to be a grease monkey. HCTIVITIES: Baseball 11, 125 F.F.H. Basketball 9, 10, ll, 125 F.F.H. President 125 Stage Crew 12. . x 'ti SARA BROWN Sally I Hcudemic Blonde and blue-eyed . . . full of tun . . . always talking . . . has lots of pep . . . always seen carrying a box of tissues . . . usually late . . . known for her excuses . . . made the senior play a hit . . . enjoys cheerleading . . . hopes to marry Ruby . . . always heard saying l'm sorry . . . plans to be a bookkeeper. HCTIVITIES: Drill Team ll, 125 Cheerleading ll, 125 Cap- tain 125 Hockey 125 Basketball 125 Play 125 Class Secretary 115 Yearbook Staff 125 Safety Patrol 10, ll, 12. FRANCIS BUCKWALTER Bucky Hcademic One of the very few quiet ones of the class . . . always seen in his Chevy . . . usually has a job . . . a hard worker . . . Hayes' sidekick . . . has a special interest in Royersford . . . would like to travel. HCTIVITIESZ Sportsmen Club 95 Bicycle Club 105 Cooking Club ll5 Ceramics Club 12. DORIS BURKE Doris I-lcademic Quiet . . . never has much to say . . . hails from the South . . . likes to wear sweaters . . . enjoys roller skating . . . interested in a marine from Texas . . . can't stand algebra . . . in future, plans to live in California. HCTIVITIES: Safety Patrol 9, 10, ll, 125 Drill Team Club 10, ll, 125 Manager of Basketball Team 12. BARBARA CARPENTER Babs Hcademic Cute blonde . . . loves to dance . . . can be very simple . . . never in a hurry . . . always seen with Mary, lune, and lean . . . enjoys riding in a maroon Mercury . . . known for the crazy expressions on her face . . . wants to be a secretary. HCTIVITIES: Play 125 Safety Patrol 125 Drill Team 125 Hik- ing Club 105 Dramatics Club 115 Yearbook Staff 12, HARRY CARPENTER Slim Hgriculture A future farmer . . . one of Booze's sidekicks . . . always smiling . . . easy to get along with . . . likes to loaf . . . dislikes school in general . . . future uncertain. HCTIVITIES: F.F.H. Basketball 9, 10, 11, 125 F.F.H. Secre- tary 125 Stage Crew 125 Sports Club 95 Ceramics Club 10, 115 Sports Club 12. GRACE CRESSMAN Gracie ' Hcudemic Small but mighty . . . likes to exercise her vocal chords during classes . , . one of the gang in the corner at lunch- time . . . likes the color blue . . . very excitable . . . never takes schoolbooks home . . . can't keep anything straight . . . sings very well . . . likes to roam . . . her main goal is to play the pipe organ. HCTIVITIES: Safety Patrol 10, ll, 125 Newspaper Club 95 Ceramics Club 105 Glee Club 125 Play 125 Drill Team 12. CYNTHIA FRET Z Tootie .Hccxdemic Full of fun . . . likes the opposite sex . . . always seen with Helen, Anne, Millie, Grace, and Elaine . . . flirta- tious . . . her motto is Fun is my 1ife's work . . . on the lookout for a millionaire . . . played a good part in the operetta . . . comes to school when she remembers there is one . . . future is very undecided. HCTIVITIESZ Safety Patrol 9, 105 Dancing Club 125 Dramatics Club 105 Newspaper Club 95 Operetta 12. ANNE GUTH Bnnie Academic A girl who makes you laugh . . . very noisy . . . second home is Helen's . . . enjoys a good time . . . detests moody people . . . has a great dislike for school . . . loves to eat . . . thinks lerry Lewis is it . . . likes to jitterbug with Helen . . . has a special interest in the Navy . . . doesn't have a worry in the world . . . wants to travel. RCTIVITIES: Newspaper Club 95 Band 95 Glee Club 9, 105 Safety Patrol 9, 105 Dancing Club l25 Play 12. DONALD HARMAN Ducky General A future Mr. America . . . belongs to a barbell club . . . his only worry besldes graduating is Peg . . . the out- door type . . . a camera fiend . . . finds algebra a snap course . . . one-man debating team . . . likes to ice skate to school . . . good judge of rifles and women. HCTIVITIES: Sportsmen Club 9, 105 Photography ll5 Hiking 12, OLIN HARMAN Olin Hgriculture QCTIVITIES: Sportsmen Club 9, 105 Photography 115 Hiking 12. Always finds time to view the athletic field at noontime . . . has a ready smile . . . only senior with a truck motor in his car . . . definitely interested in the opposite sex . . . hails from the great metropolis of Zieglersville . .. in future, plans to take it easy. HCTIVITIES: Vice President of F.F.H. 125 Stage Crew 125 FFR. Basketball ll, 12. ROBERT HAYES Bob Hccxdemic Casanova of the senior play . . . the blushing type . . . capable captain of the basketball team . . . never at a loss for words in English class . . . loves to sleep, swim, and shoot pool . . . hates to get up in the morning and come to school on time . . . favorite hangout is East Greenville . . . the class clown . . . never takes anything seriously and always wears a silly grin . . . wants to be a lyric writer. HCTIVITIES: Basketball 10, 11, 125 Captain 125 Baseball 11, 125 Play 125 Boy's Cooking Club 115 Sportsmen Club 11, 12. ARLINGTON HEIMBACH Ritchie General Always has a smart remark . . . hates climbing the hill . . . dislikes tight skirts . . . thrives on hoagies and en- joys making conversation with the girls . . . often found in Pottstown . . . would like to be a baseball player. HCTIVITIES: Baseball 11, 125 Basketball 125 Operetta ll, 125 President of Game Club 95 Sports Club 105 Ceramics Club 115 Sports Club 12. HELEN HOCKL Helen Hcademic A quiet girl, but very pleasant . . . likes the color yellow . . . artistic . . . a capable model . . . swimming and skating rate high with her . . . loves to eat hamburgers . . . enjoys going to Philadelphia . . . always seen carry- ing a fashion magazine . . . plans to be a fashion designer. HCTIVITIES: Newspaper Club 95 Ceramics Club 115 Drill Team Club 10, 11, 125 Safety Patrol 9, 10, ll, 125 Glee Club 9, 10, 11. ' SHIRLEY IONES Shirl Rccrdemic Hails from Graterford . . . good in sports . . . excellent pianist . . . doesn't appreciate P. O. D .... hates to get up in the morning . . . likes anything blue . . . always seen going after the phonograph . . . can't resist maca- roni and cheese . . . loves basketball . . . wants to be a music teacher. HCTIVITIES: Dancing Club 95 Drill Team Club 10, 11, 125 Basketball 125 Safety Patrol 9, 10, ll, 125 Hockey 10, 125 Drill Team Manager 125 Drill Team Treasurer 125 Year- book Staff 125 Class Treasurer 105 Class Secretary 125 Class President 9. 4 IUNE KRAFT lime Hcademic Attractive, neat, and dark complexioned . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . always the last to catch on . . . eating is her weakness . . . never worries about anything im- portant . . . dislikes homework . . . has a knack for sew- ing . . . her favorite subject is Earl . . . tries her best at Drill Team practice . . . red is her favorite color . . . her future includes marriage. HCTIVITIES: Dancing Club 95 Drill Team 10, 11, 125 Hockey 125 Play 125 Drill Team Treasurer 125 Yearbook Staff 125 Safety Patrol 9, 10, ll, 12. CHARLES LESHER Chas General Has that sleepy look . . . capable stage hand for the play . . . has a stream-lined '40 Olds . . . enjoys the company of Tylersport belles . . . one of our working fellows . . . enjoys every minute of his school hours . . . thrives on' hoagies . . . senior girls bother him . . . future undecided. HCTIVITIES: Ceramics Club 10, ll, 125 Stage Manager 12. ROBERT LITTLE Bob Hcademic Quiet guy . . . can be seen driving a Chrysler . . . enjoys eating . . . likes sports, movies, and skating . . . dislikes German and algebras. . . crazy over Liz Taylor . . . pre- fers Florida to Pennsylvania . . . future plans indefinite. HCTIVITIES: Sports Club 9, 105 Ceramics Club 11, 125 Bas- ketball ll, 125 Vice President of H. F-1. ll. MILDRED LYNCH Millie Hcademic The athletic type . . . unusually quiet . . . enjoys roller skating and swimming . . . likes to drive Vernon's car . . . her hobby is baby sitting . . . thrives on zeps . . . one of the Spring Mount gang . . . always heard to say, Yeah, you do . . . SchWenksville's only hope in basket- ball . . . hopes to be a gym teacher. HCTIVITIES: Hockey ll, 125 Captain 125 Basketball 12, Captair15 Ceramics Club 105 Drill Team 125 Safety Patrol 10, ll, 125 Yearbook Staff 12. MICHAEL MCKENNA Mike General Easy going fellow . . . always late . . . features that tooth- paste smile . . . Mr. Henry's pet . . . enjoys good argu- ments and health class . . . thinks the world of his Chevy . . . doesn't believe in homework . . . likes to amuse the class with his corny jokes . . . plans to join the Marines. HCTIVITIES: Football 10, 11, 125 Basketball 10, ll, 125 Base- ball ll, 12. ROBERT MEYERS Bob Hcademic Well-liked . . . never misses school . . . studies hard . . . always ready for a surprise P. O. D. test . . . played his part well in the senior play . . . very much the athletic type . . . usually gets those magic A's on his report card . . . conscientious in his undertakings , . . not lacking in humor . . . girls are the least of his worries . . . future is uncertain. HCTIVITIES: Sportsmen Club 95 Sports Club 10, ll, 125 President of H. Fl. l25 Vice President of Class l25 Football l0, ll, 125 Basketball 10, ll, 125 Baseball ll, l25 Play l2. MARY MILLER Mary Hcudemic Always has a smile to go with her neat appearance . . . possesses a sense of humor . . . can usually find some- thing to talk about . . . an active member of the class . . . algebra is her downfall . . . her inspiration is Ted . . . likes to buzz around in her brother's car . . . enjoys noth- ing better than chocolate ice cream . . . wants to be a receptionist. RCTIVITIES: Newspaper Club 95 Drill Team l0, ll, l2, Cap- tain l25 Glee Club 9, 10, ll5 Safety Patrol 9, l0, ll, 12, Lieut. 125 Yearbook Staff l2. GRACE NESTER Gracie General Quiet and pleasant . . . loves the color green . . . well- liked . . . dreads to wait for the last bus . . . always seen with Helen . . . enjoys driving her father's car . . . isn't sure of her future. HCTIVITIES: Dancing Club 95 Newspaper Club l05 Camera Club 115 Drill Team Club 125 Class Secretary 105 Safety Patrol 12. CARL PETTIGREW L B. Hcademic Our tall, dark-haired, durable class president . . . noted for his laugh . . . keeps in condition on the athletic field at noontime . . . always in an argument about world affairs . . . loves the old farm life , . . one of the many class wits . . . plans to enter college. HCTIVITIES: Sportsmen Club 95 Manager of Basketball Team 105 Class President 10, ll, 125 Bicycle Club l05 Boys' Cooking Club ll5 Sports Club 125 Yearbook Staff 12. THAN POWERS lean Hccrdemic Shy, but Well-liked . . . blushes easily . . . has a great dislike for P. O. D. and oral book reports . . . an excel- lent cook and dressmaker . . . forever making pizza . . . hockey is her favorite sport . . . enjoys reading a good book . . . fond of driving her father's car . . . wants to be a beautician. HCTIVITIES: Dancing Club 95 Drill Team 10, 11, 125 Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11, 125 Hockey 11, 12. GERALDINE REIFF Gerry I-lcademic One of the quieter girls . . . neat as a pin . . . has her troubles collecting dues . . . looks cute with bangs . . . artistically talented . . . has a smile for everyone . . . likes to drive her father's new Plymouth . . . future plans indefinite. HCTIVITIES: Ceramics Club 9, 10, ll, 125 Class Scholarship 105 Glee Club 9, 105 Class Treasurer 12. HELEN RUPE Helen Hccxdemi-c Likes to dance and participate in sports . . . another jerry Lewis fan . . . enjoys having fun with the gang . . . despises catty people . . . likes to eat . . . constantly plays practical jokes . . . always with the senior sex- tette . . . plans to see the World with Anne and Tootie. HCTIVITIESZ Glee Club 9, lU5 Band 9, 105 Safety Patrol 9, 10, ll, 12, Basketball 125 Hockey 125 Play 125 Operetta 12. LEON SAUTTER Leon Hcademic A hard Working honor student . . . reliable car mechanic . . . takes great pride in his Plymouth . . . loves roller skating . . . enjoys his hours on the farm . . . favorite sport is football . . . constantly dreaming . . . enjoys popu- lar music . . . no definite plans for the future. HCTIVITIES: Football 9, 11, 125 Basketball 10, ll, 125 Play 125 Vice President ot Class 10. IOAN SEEWAGEN Ioan Hcademic Always seen with Connie and Sally . . . an asset on any athletic field . . . favorite pastime is filling her hope chest . . . always heard exclairning, Don't get panicky . . . has cute freckles . . . interested in the paratroopers . . . believes in being very frank with people . . . noted for her corny jokes . . . wants to enter business school. HCTIVITIES: Drill Team ll, 125 Basketball 10, 11, 125 Hockey 125 Cheerleading 125 Play 125 Safety Patrol 9, 10, ll, 12. RODNEY SELL Rodney Hcademic Good student . . . Miss Meng's only hope in German . . . usually has a penetrating look . . . knows the fem- inine fashions . . . has strong convictions . . . prize auto mechanic . . . the nervous type . . . excellent art student . . . enjoys a good laugh . . , possesses a Wonderful sing- ing voice . . . sees himself as a future hotel manager. HCTIVITIES: Operetta ll, 125 Ceramics Club President ll, 125 Sportsmen Club 95 Play 125 Class Treasurer 125 Editor of Yearbook 12. CONSTANCE SHAFFER Connie Rcctdemic Well-dressed . . . friendly . . . has beautiful hair . . . honor student . . . burns the midnight oil over school lessons . . . the excitable kind . . . appreciates good books . . . takes pride in her long fingernails . . . sweater girl . . . likes spaghetti and butterscotch vanilla ice cream . . . her main interest is Carl . . . plans to be a secretary for her father. HCTIVITIES: Safety Patrol 9, 10, ll, 125 Vice President of Class llg Drill Team 10, ll, 12, Co-Captain 125 Play 125 Cheerleading 125 Hockey 125 Yearbook Staff 125 Operetta 12. ELAINE SMITH Smitty General Tall and athletic . . . always laughing . . . likes to swim . . . enjoys any kind of food . . . can usually make up a song in a jiffy . . . a coalcracker from Plymouth . . . disapproves of long hair . . . possesses the gift of gab . . . very photogenic . . . wants to be a woman marine. HCTIVITIES: Hockey 125 Basketball 125 Drill Team 125 Play 125 Operetta 125 Yearbook Staff 12. MARYLE SMITH NLS., General Quiet . . . has beautiful nails . . . neatness rates high with her . . . enjoys housework . . . can't get along in algebra . . . has a great dislike for sweaters . . . brings Mr. Henry samples of her cakes . . . plans to be a dress- maker. HCTIVITIES: Ceramics Club 105 Photography Club llg Sale- ty Patrol 12, Drill Team 12. ETHEL SNYDER Ethel Rcademic Quiet and shy, but can get along with anyone . . . her best friend is Doris . . . wears a Boyertown High School class ring . . . favorite subject is boys . . . dreads German homework . . . relishes hamburgers . . . future is not cer- tain. HCTIVITIES: Drill Team 12, Safety Patrol 10, ll, 12. DORIS SOWERS Sweetie Academic Has light blonde hair . . . always happy . . . has an in- fectious laugh . . . food is her middle name . . . loathes turnips . . . admires brown hair and eyes . . . biggest attraction is a fellow from Spring City . . . always seen with Gerry, Carroll, and Ioan . . . favorite sports are hockey and baseball . . . nothing planned for the future. HCTIVITIES: Ceramics Club 9, 12, Safety Patrol 10, ll, 12, Captain 12, Hockey 10, ll, 12. IOAN VIRKLER Iounie Bcadtemic Shortest one in the class . . . has dark hair and dark, sparkling eyes . . . thinks pink is a pretty color . . . loathes oysters . . . thrives on hoagies and steak sand- wiches . . . has a habit of calling people pooder . . . likes Royersford . . . ambition is to be a hairdresser. HCTIVITIES: Dancing Club 95 Dramatics Club ll, Drill Team 10, 12, Safety Patrol 9, 10, ll, 12. DAVID WATKINS Dave General A refugee from Sell-Perk . . . quiet when alone . . . well- liked . . . enjoys all sports . . . blows hot trumpet . . . avoids barber shops . . . God's gift to the women . . . has pretty eyelashes . . . quite a joker . . . plans to enter college, but in the future we see him as a famous trum- pet player. HCTIVITIES: Band l2g Play l2p Basketball 125 Football 125 Baseball 125 Yearbook Staff l2. CARROLL WEST Rusty Hcademic Carrot-top of the senior class . . . fascinated by blonde hair and blue eyes . . . won't eat fruit cocktail . . . has art ability . . . likes to snap pictures . . . Mr. Henry's ser- vant at lunch time . . . favorite sport is swimming . . . likes the name Ralph . . . wants to be a housewife. HCTIVITIES: Glee Club 9, 10g Safety Patrol l0, ll, l2g Hockey Manager ll, 125 Play 12g Drill Team 125 Yearbook Staff 12. Twenty-three Twenty-four Senior Class Officers LEFT TO RIGHT: Geraldine Re-ill, treosurerp Shirley lones, secretary: Carl Peitigrew, presidentg Roberi Meyers, vice-president Rodney Sell, treasurer. CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rosle CLASS MOTTO Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers l ELEVENTH GRHDE FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Virginia Smith, June Kratz, Muriel Young, Louise Haines, Rnne Rogers, Helen Driehaus, Ioy Daubert, Virginia Hillegass, lane Kratz, Edith Radcliff, Mabel Kline. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul McCoy, Russell Greaser, Gerald Hartzel, Miles Robbins, Rodney Kindig, David Brown, Henry Virkler, Mr, Graber. TENTH GRI-IDE FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Beverly Lance, lu-dy King, Kathleen Kraft, Ruth Schuchert, Beverly Rad- cliff, Mary Kraft, Patsy Graham, Mildred Ott, Ruth Moute, Shirley Thomas, Elaine Kloclc, Marjorie Carson, Merdith Hoffman. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rose Ellen Keeley, Nancy Kehs, Nancy Schirk, lack Clemmer, David Dunfee, Martin Waldenberger, Harold Lohmiller, Rodman Kulp, LeRoy Rose, Paul Little, lay Fisher, Richard Lambert, Gerald Lynch, Glenwood Russell, Donald Beyer, Eleanor Kovacs, Delphine Pettigrew, Dorothy Ockershausen. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Meng, Victor Vanderslice, Robert Reifsnyder, Mr. I-Iader, Twenty-five NINTH GRI-IDE FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Stella Hagen, Ianet Sorenson, Nancy Miller, Ianet Fairlie, Deanna Voyt, Marion Frey, Mary lane Golden, Gladys Harman, Delores Schirk, Nancy Krieble, Mary Qnn Sautter, Barbara Tucker, Dorothy Berstler, Yvonne Kuten, Doris Dunning, Rita Gertzen. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Elsie Bivighouse, Geraldine Hayes, Hattie Walters, Florence Greaser, Wayne Heilin, Ioe Frey, Bill Berg, William Williams, Ronald Barber, Pllvin Loughery, Warren Kratz, David Moyer, Verda Oelschlager, leanor Ott. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Vincent Donohue, Kenneth Shellenberger, Stanley Hagen, Bob Wier, :AVarreH Fisher, Donald Stroop, Floyd Kline, Rl Hoffman, George Sowers, lack Grater, Karl Faust, Ioseph OUV1 E. FOURTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Frederick Eurich, Bob Dellngeles, Gerald Gephart, Herbert Dise, Tom Newrock, Bill Stone, Hdam Bentield, lack Walters, Charles Kulp, Mr. Clayton P, Weaver, This is what we looked like when we were Freshmen, We hope the present Freshmen become as good looking as we did. l Twenty-:six ACTIVITIES Tw enty-eight LHNCONIBN STHFF SEHTED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mildred Lynch, Helen Hockl, Connie Shaffer, Helen Driehaus, Rodney Sell, Carl Pettigrew, Mary Miller, Robert Meyers, Iune Kraft, Barbara Carpenter. STRNDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Hayes, David Watkins, Francis Buckwalter, Gerald Hartzel, Elaine Smith, Geraldine Reiff, Virginia Smith, Shirley Iones, Sally Brown, Ioan Seewagen, Ioy Daubert, Hnne Rogers, Leon Sautter. Lanconian Staff Each member of the Lanconian staff was Well suited for doing his particular job and worked diligently While preparing the yearbook. Editor Rodney Sell, assistant editor Helen Drie- haus, and business manager Carl Pettigrew, were chosen by Mr. Henry. The associate ed- itors and remainder of the staff, composed of members of the senior and junior classes, were chosen by editor Rodney Sell and Mr. Graber, With the approval of Mr. Henry. work for the yearbook staffs Which will follow, ing the first yearbook in the school's history. Editor and Hssistant Editor This hard-Working staff has laid the ground- and they have done a splendid job in publish- Garden of Memories Long Will be remembered the HGarden of Memories prom given by the class of '52 in their Iunior year. After choosing May 18, 1951 as the date, the class chose the outdoor garden theme and Bob Freed's orchestra. The various committees decided on the programs, decorations, refresh- ments and tickets, carrying out the garden theme in every detail. The girls will never forget the flower making parties and the afternoons they spent visiting antique shops in search of iron garden furniture. The shop fellows were often seen with hammer and wood in hand, making trellises and a little white picket fence. After much anticipation, the day of the prom finally arrived. The luniors began the day by starting to decorate. As the day progressed they turned the gym into an attractive outdoor garden. The main entrance was an arbor covered with flowers. This led into the gym where trellises and garden furniture were placed at intervals around the floor. The main feature was a foun- tain which was set off by colored lights and poured a continuous stream of water. The stage, decorated with a picket fence and wheelbarrows spilling flowers, was a perfect setting for the orchestra. The hall was an outdoor restaurant where delicious fruit punch and dainty colored sandwiches were served. The climax of the evening came when Eleanor losephson, a member of the class of '51, was crowned Prom Queen by Carl Pettigrew, lunior class president. The queen was chosen by the popular vote of the lunior class. The guests of honor included Miss Alice Grebe and the class of '51. Chaperones for the prom were Miss Elizabeth 1. Nolfe, class sponsor, Mr. Thomas P. Henry, Ir., and Mr. Fred Eurich, faculty members, Twenty nine 5 E 1 E 5 i ! I I 5 E I 3 ? e 'WW' CLHSS PLHY FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kay Fairlie, Robert Hayes, Robert Meyers, Sally Brown. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Grace Cressman, Anne Guth, Elaine Smith, Leon Sautter, Barbara Car- penter, Iune Kraft, Carroll West. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Connie Shaffer, Shirley Iones, Rodney Sell, Mir. Graber Cdirectorl, Helen Rupe, Robert Little, David Watkins, Ioan Seewagen. Our Miss Brooks The three-act comedy, Our Miss Brooks, after many rehearsals under the capable direction of Mr. Dallas S. Graber, was presented by the Seniors on December 7 and 8, 1951. The amusing and true-to-life comedy, based on the popular radio program, showed how Miss Brooks overcame numerous difficulties in order to put on a class play. Despite the fact that the class play was taken away from Miss Brooks fSally Brownl and given to Miss Audubon Cl-lelen Rupel, Mr, Wadsworth fRodney Selll decided that Miss Brooks should direct the play. When the tryouts were held, Ted fRobert I-layesl was the only boy who came out for the play. Rhonda CConnie Shafferl, the daughter of the school board president, is determined to play opposite Ted, but lane CKay Fairliel, who has a secret crush on Ted, gets the part. After many difficult rehearsals and numerous complications, Miss Brooks finally gets the play under way and wins the coach CRobert Meyersl. Other members of the cast who helped to make the play a success were: Miss Finch Uoan Seewagenl, Mrs. Allen CShirley Ionesl, and Anne Guth, Grace Cressman, Elaine Smith, Car- roll West, Iune Kraft, Barbara Carpenter, David Watkins, Robert Little, and Leon Sautter, who portrayed high school students. Our Mjss Brooks was a big success in spite of all the Seniors' own difficulties. Both the boys and girls in the cast found it difficult to do their homework, attend basketball practice, and report to play rehearsals on time. I When the night of the performance arrived, everything seemed to go fine as far as the audi- ence could cletermine, for who could know that Robert Hayes forgot his pipe, Connie Shaffer left the stage too soon, and Robert Meyers and Sally Brown skipped a page or two. Everyone in the cast had fun putting on the play and wouldn't mind doing it over again. Thirtv one 4 OPEHETTR LEFT TO RIGHT: Sally Brown, Ioan Seewagen, Karl Schmidt, Connie Shaffer, Robert Meyers, Hnne Rogers, Rodney Sell, Cynthia Fretz, Helen Driehcxus, Flnne Guth, Robert Hayes. STHNDING IN BHCK OF CHFIIR: Elaine Smith. Fifth Annual Music Festival The Fifth Annual Music Festival consisted of a musical comedy and a band concert. The musical comedy, A Bold Front, takes place at the California Beach Club, during the summer. Ioe Reynolds CRodney Selll is well qualified to put on a bold front acting as a millionaire. He is actually a clerk in a tive and ten cent store. Ioe has come to the beach club for a va- cation. He meets an old college friend, Lois Parker CConnie Shafferl. Lois is hostess at the club. All the guests at the club take foe to be the son of a wealthy banker. lohn Wesley Roberts KRobert Meyersl is really the banker's son. Several Wealthy men at the club try to get 'Ioe's financial assistance to gain control of a business organization they are establishing. Sally Pembroke CCynthia Fretzl, the beautiful daughter of a millionaire, is quick-Witted,'well educated and used to the best society. Ioe finally persuades the people he is not Roberts and the real Roberts is revealed. Ioe falls in love with Sally. Others in the cast who add to the fun and laughter are: Priscilla Bodkins CElaine Smithl, a typical elderly spinsterp Sam McGraw tHenry Virklerl, a colored porter who never worries about anything except the possible danger of losing his dice, Hamilton Webster U-lrlington l-leimbachl, a domineering businessman, Mrs. Webster CAnne Rogersl, who is constantly over- awed by her husband, lefferson Pembroke KRobert Hayesl, a dignified, polished man of fifty, Mrs. Pembroke fl-lelen Rupel, a Woman of culture and refinement, and the chorus CGlee Club Membersl, who are guests at the club. The musical comedy was under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Strudwick. The band which presented several entertaining selections before the show and between acts was under the direction of Mr. Lawrence and their student director, Karl Schmidt. lhlrty-two X DRILL TERM LEFT TO RIGHT: Elaine Smith, Mildred Lynch, loan Seewagen, Louise Haines, Patricia Graham, Barbara Carpenter, Ruth Maute, Beverly Radcliff, Iune Kratz, Elaine Klock, Ethel Snyder, Sally Brown, Connie Sha fer, Muriel Young, lune Kraft, Iudy King, Plnne Rogers, lean Powers, Grace Cressman. KNEELING: Captain Mary Miller. Drill Team What a thrill to march down Constitution Avenue, Washington, D. C., and hear the crowd cheer, Here comes the Schwenksville Safety Patrol Drill Team, national champions. Every May, Mrs. Clymer and twenty girls journey to Washington. We start out early on a Friday morning, stop to eat and sight-see on the way. Then comes the big moment of Friday night, when we put on our colorful uniforms of red and black, and compete for the national championship. lt is held in the National Armory. Saturday morning we all get up sleepy-eyed, for who has had time to sleep, and go to march in the parade. The parade consists of bands, drill teams, safety patrol units, and floats from the 48 states. We start home Saturday afternoon and arrive home late Saturday night, an experience not to be forgotten. The girls work hard all year practicing for the big trip. We practice drilling two hours a week and a few minutes at lunch time. We get some experience by drilling at Souderton High School in March and in our own high school program in May. Last year the girls came home with the championship cup, and this year every girl is hoping to do so again, under their captain, Mary Miller. The officers of the Drill Team are: Connie Shaffer, Co-Captain Iune Kraft, Shirley lones, Treasurers Mary Miller, Captain lean Powers, Secretary Shirley lones, Manager Thirty-three Thirty-four BRND DRUM MHIORETTES: lane Wack, Nancy Reifsnyrder, Ieanette Iosephson, Ioan Wack, FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr, Lawrence, William Frisbe, Donna Mae Wild, Virginia Stouer, Marjorie Barron, Hlvin Loulgherg, Bob Deilngeles, Ronald Barber, Muriel Young, Carol Tucker, Raymond Spatz, Marjorie Carson, arl chrnidt. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: jackie Walters, Lemar Schlotter, Robert Greaser, Gerald Gephart, David lgatkins, Kenneth Shellenberger, Louise Haines, I-lnne Rogers, Roger jones, janet Whitenight, lean TBGSST. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dorothy Berstler, Norna Becker, Ruth Schuchert, Helen Kriabel, Charles Wink, Ioy Shellenberger, joan Boyer. Band The Schwenksville Band has played at many of the school's events, and has been enjoyed by everyone. The band is under the able direction of Mr. Frank Lawrence. When Mr. Lawrence is unable to attend the programs, Karl Schmidt, who is the student director, takes charge. Mr. Lawrence has spent many hours teaching the students to be wonderful musicians. CHEERLEADERS FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Beverly Lance, Beverly Radcliff, Ioan Seewagen, Kennette Kraft, Sally Brown, Connie Shaffer. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marion Frey, Gladys Harman, Mary Hnne Sautter, Eleanor Ott, Ianet Fairlie, Mrs, Witmer. Come On Blue!! Cheers are an important part of any athletic contest. The players need those yells to help them along their road to victory. What can put more color and fight into the atmosphere than a loud strong Rah! Rah! Lancoln? Under the leadership of their captain, Sally Brown, the cheerleaders tried every possible means of getting spirit and enthusiasm into the student loody. Pep rallies Were held in order to drill the students for a fine performance at games. Under the direction of our excellent sponsor, Mrs. Witmer, the girls made a Wonderful show ing at each game. Safety Patrol SEQTED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Shirk, Nancy Kel-is, Iean Powers, Barbara Carpenter, Iune Kraft, Mary gliller, Patsy Graham, Mary Kraft, Kathleen Kraft, Elaine Smith, Grace Cressman, Mildred Lynch, Muriel oung. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Helen Hockl, Ethel Snyder, Shirley Iones, Doris Burke, Rose Keeley, Dorothy Ockershausen, Ioyce I-Ieimbach, Beverly Lance, Iudy King, Beverly Radcliff, Ioan Virkler, Doris Sowers, Virginia Smith, Iune Kratz, Grace Nester, Maryle Smith, Ieanette Ott. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Shirley Thomas, Ruth Maute, Elaine Klock, Louise Haines, Hnne Rogers, Helen Driehaus, Ioy Daubert, Mary Kovacs, Eleanor Kovacs, Delphine Pettigrew, Mabel Kline, Hnita Buckwalter, Florence Sacks. FOURTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Meng, Connie Shaffer, Sally Brown, Ioan Seewagen, Patsy Walden- lsxe-iiger, Ruth Lick, Iane Boyer, Sylvia Merkel, Sandra Yost, Bernice Zelinski, Ioan Heacock, Ioan 1 iams. I I DRIVERS TRHINING FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mabel Kline, Louise Haines, Edith Radcliff, Ioy Daubert, lune Kratz, Mary Kova . SECCSND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Helen Driehaus, Muriel Young, Fred Kehs, Russell Greaser, Virginia Hille ass, Virginia Smith, Gerald Hartzel. IN CENTER, SERTED: Rnne Rogers, Mr. T. P. Henry Ir, Drivers' Training Drivers' Training is under the direction of Mr. Thomas P. Henry. Mr. Henry teaches the students to be cautious and well-mannered drivers. The car is provided by the school for the students' use. Girls' Glee Club The Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Strudwick, was composed of thirty-nine girls from grades seven to twelve. The group practices Tuesday during study hall each week. One of the big accomplishments for the year was performing in the operetta, A Bold Front. The Glee Club also took part in the grade schools Christmas Operetta and the October meeting of the Parent and Teachers Association. GLEE CLUB SEHTED, LEFT TO RIGHT: loy Daubert, Helen Driehaus, Hnne Rogers, Louise Haines, Loretta Hanson, Rose Keeley, Beverly Radcliff, Patsy Graham, Elaine Klock, Elaine Smith, Flnita Buckwalter, Ioan Wil- liams, Stella Hagen, SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mildred Ott, lune Kratz, Mary Kovacs, Blanche Zeangle, Faye Royer, Doris Little, Gladys Harman, Ianet Sorenson, Ida Mac Ralcer, Sylvia Merkel, Sandra Yost, Eileen Kratz, Bernice Zelinski, Doris Dunning. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Edith Radcliff, Ruth Flnne I-Iathawa , Maxine Hoff, Loretta Shontz, Ruth Dunlee, lo Qnne Mathias, Nancy Miller, Phyllis Kriebel, Betty Lou Illulfnagle, Mrs. Dorothy Strudwick. CERBMICS SEQTED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Harold Beck, Yvonne Kufen, Barbara Tucker, Edna Sacks, Mary Ellen Lambert, Iudy Levengood, Sandra Yost, Geraldine Reiii, Doris Sowers, Patsy Longacre, SECOND ROW, LEF'I' TO RIGHT: Eleanor Ott, Deanna Vogt, Mary lane Golden, Iack Clemrner, Lyle NVest, Robert Little, Rodney Sell, Francis Buckwalter, Ioan Heacock, Richard Huber, Mrs, Dorothy Shaffer. Ceramics Club The art studio is the scene of busy students Working with nimble fingers creating many beau- tiful things out of clay when the ceramics club meets. The members are under the super- vision of our art teacher, Mrs. Dorothy Shaffer. F. F. . The Future Farmers of America are under the direction of Mr. Eurich. They earn money by selling Christmas trees and arbor vitae. Each year two boys go to State College to judge poultry. The officers of the FFA. are Charles Bobb, president, Olin Harman, vice presi- dentg Harry Carpenter, secretary, Fred Kehs, treasurer, and Richard Lambert, reporter. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Wayne Heflin, Donald Strup, Robert Riefsneider, William Stone, Charles Kulp, Leroy Rose, Vincent Donahue, Robert Wiley, SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Stanley Hagen, Samuel Ott, lack Grater, Edward Sacks, Robert Weir, ghixcrlevs lBobb, Fred Kehs, Mr. Fred Eurich, Fldam Benfield, Harry Carpenter, Olin Harman, lay Fisher, ac a ters. 'fluirty-eigllt SPORTS Forty FOOTBHLL-'52 FIRST ROW, LEFT TO' RIGHT: George Sowers, Louis Miner, Bob Dellngelis, Liniord Bittner, Iohn Herr- linger, Robert Meyers CCaptainl, Bob Wier, Martin Burton, Richard Ho man, Richard Vanmiller. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Vincent Donnohue, Robin Baker, lack Walters, Tom Newrock, Bill Stone, William Williams, Michael Hader Ir,, Ioseph Frey, Hlvin Lougherty, Ronald Barber, Dennis Gould. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: David Watkins, Michael McKenna, Leon Sautter KCo-Capt,J, Miles Rob- bins, Iay Fisher, Gerald Hartzel, LeRoy Rose, Robert Reifsnyder, Edward Sheppard, Karl Schmidt KMgr.l, Perry Cook Clilsst. Mgr.J, Frank C. Schutz CCoachJ. Football 1951 After the 1950-51 season under Coach Mike I-lader, a look at the 1951-52 prospects proved one thing. There were not enough students in the upper grades to participate in football. But a number of underclassmen persuaded Mr. Schutz, who had been appointed as gym teacher, to set up an impromptu schedule. By the games and three varsity games were played. This feat. Coach Frank Schutz attributed the success of work and courage of the boys. end ot the season, tive junior varsity was considered by many an amazing the Blue Birds to the outstanding team- 'Perkiomen Prep 26 0 'Lansdale Catholic 25 6 'Perkiomen Prep 21 0 Spring City 19 7 Boyertown 0 13 Perinsburg 6 13 East Greenville 30 38 Pennsburg 0 13 Totals 127 90 'Varsity games. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ioan Seewagen, Sara Brown, Kay Fairlie, Connie Shatter. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Kriebel, Ianet Fairlie, Muriel Young, Doris Sowers, Iune Kraft, lean Powers, Mildred Lynch, Helen Rupe, Carroll West. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Golden, Gladys Harman, Marian Frey, Beverly Radcliff, Elaine Smith, Shirley Iones, Hnne Rogers, Ruth Maute. FOURTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Patsy Graham, Nancy Miller, Delores Shirk, I-anet Sorenson, Ruth Schu- chert, Meredith Hoffman, Delphine Pettigrew, Eleanor Kovacs, Mrs. Clymer. Hockey Although the Lanco hockey team did not win any ot their games this season, they fought very hard. This year they had to start from scratch, because the entire varsity team gradu- ated last year. However, they all had fun, even in the last game at Spring City when they slid in the oozing mud. Mildred Lynch was 'captain and Mrs. Clymer was our Very sympa- thetic coach. Schwenksville Varsity Opponents l Pennslourg 4 1 West Pottsgrove 4 0 Collegeville 3 l East Greenville 5 O Boyertown 4 O North Coventry 5 O Royersford 3 U Spring City 2 Forty-one VRRSITY BRSKETBRLL EIIZST YEAOW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Leon Sautter, Robert Meyers, Robert Hayes 1CaptainJ, David Watkins, o ert itt e. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Frank Schutz, Hrlington Heimbach, Michael McKenna, Linlord Bitt- ner KManagerJ. Basketball-'52 The Bluebirds played sixteen league games and four practice games, Winning only two in league competition and three ot the practice games. To the disappointment ot the Bluebirds, Collegeville Was the only Weak team in the Perkio- men-Schuylkill League. The only bright spot for the Bluebirds was Captain Bob Hayes, who finished tifth in scoring in league competition. Hayes also captured a second team berth on the League All-Star team. The junior varsity played eleven games this year and plan to play sixteen next year. SCHEDULE S. H. S. Opponents S. H. S. Opponents 29 Collegeville-Trappe 18 5l Collegeville-Trappe ZS 35 East Greenville 54 29 Royersford 4l 39 North Coventry 45 54 North Coventry 55 32 Royersforcl 46 36 West Pottsgrove 58 44 Pennsburg B3 44 Pennsburg 70 31 West Pottsgrove 57 50 Boyertown 60 36 Spring City 49 55 Spring City 58 42 Boyertown 55 1 -- Z8 East Greenville Gl 635 Totals 816 Forty-two GIRLS' VHRSITY BASKETBALL TERM SEQTED LEFT TO RIGHT: Shirley lones, loan Seewagen, Mildre-d Lynch CCaptainJ, Sara Brown, Elaine STHNDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Mrs. Clymer, Iune Kratz, Virginia Smith, Dorothy Ochershausen, n R p Ruth Schuchert, Manager Doris Burke, Basketball We had a better record in basketball than in hockey under the faithful leadership of Mrs. Clymer We won three out of our seven games. The high scorer was Mildred Lynch, our cap- tan with l2O points. Shirley Iones Was second with 85 points. BASKETBALL Varsity Opponents Schwenksville 34 East Greenville Schwenksville 33 Royerstord Schwenksville 34 West Pottsgrove Schwenksville 14 Collegeville Schwenksville 33 Alumni Schwenksville 48 Norco Schwenksville 50 Pennsburg Schwenksville 19 Boyertown Iunior Varsity Opponents Schwenksville 19 West Pottsgrove Schwenksville 12 East Greenville Schwenksville l4 Collegeville Schwenksville 32 Norco Schwenksville 19 Upper Guryned Forty-three 1 m'ty-four BOYS' IUNIOR VHRSITY BHSKETBHLL FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul McCoy, Bill Berry, Paul Little CCaptain7, Miles Robbins, Fred Kehs. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Frank C. Schutz ICoa:hI, William Williams, Floyd Kline, lack Walters, Tom Newrock, Lloyd Wentzel, lay Fisher, Charles Kulp, Fllvin Loughery, Linford Bittner CMqr.J. GIRLS' IUNIOR VHRSITY BHSKETBHLL FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHTL Mary Kraft, Shirley Thomas, Patsy Graham, fCaptainJ Mary lane Golden, Beverly Radclilf, Gladys Harman, Ianet Sorenson, SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Clymer KCoachj, Barbara Tucker, Mary Plnn Sautter, Delores Schirk, Ioy Dauberi, Nancy Kriebel, Deanna Vogt, Elaine Kloclc tManagerJ, BHSEBHLI. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Charles Bobb, Miles Robbins, Paul McCoy, Robert Meyers KCaptainl, Hrlington Heimbach, Rodney Kindig, Robert Hayes. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Gerald Gephart, Bill Stone, Dave Watkins, Michael McKenna, Torn Newrock, lack Walters, Charles Kulp. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Gerald Hartzel KManagerl, Terry Kuten, Mike Hader, Richard Hallman, Edward Sheppard, Bill Berry, Dave Moyer, LeRoy Rose, Mr, Michael Hader lCoachl. Baseball-'52 The turnouts for opening practices showed tive returning lettermen. The Birds will especially miss their slugging outfielder Wils Kulp. Of the returning lettermen, Hayes and McKenna are outtielders. Bobb, McCoy, and Meyers are iniielders, the latter also doubling as a pitcher. The Birds have been a consistent threat when it comes to donning the mitts, masks, and spikes, and hope to assume the same role again this year it their younger players come along fast enough to lend help to the tive seasoned boys remaining from the past year's team. There are 15 other candidates, consisting mostly of the last years junior high team. The Birds do not seem exceptionally strong in any one position. Thursday, April Schwenksville at Spring City Monday, April East Greenville at Schwenksville Wednesday, April Collegeville-Trappe at Schwenksville Tuesday, April Schwenksville at West Pottsgrove Thursday, April Royersford at Schwenksville Monday, April North Coventry at Schwenksville Wednesday, April Schwenksville at Boyertown Monday, April Schwenksville-Bye Monday, May Schwenksville at Collegeville-Trappe Thursday, May West Pottsgrove at Schwenksville Monday, May Pennsburg at Schwenksville Thursday, May Schwenksville at Collegeville-Trappe Monday, May Schwenksville at Pennsburg Forty-five Forty-six The Class History High school at last! When we began our Freshman year there were 61 students in our class. The class was divided into the H and B sections. Mr. Weaver was the home room teacher for the H section and Mr. Eurich lor the B section, Our class officers were: President, Shirley Iones, Vice-President, Rodney Sell, Secretary, lean Powers, and the Treasurer, Herbert Gertzen. Our boys won the inter-class basketball championship, with their captain being Robert Hayes. Mr. Eu.rich chaperoned us on our class trip to Willow Grove the last day of school. We had a wonderful time together which we shall never forget. '.'f'e entered the Sophomore year with 51 students in the class. The homeroom teachers of the Fl and B sec- tions were Miss Meng and Mr. Hader. Hn election for class officers was held and the following students were elected: President, Carl Pettigrew, Vice-President Leon Sautterg Secretary, Grace Nesterg Treasurer, Shirley Iones. Hbout the third month of school we were quite thrilled when we were able to choose and order our class rings. They arrived on the l5tl'1 day of March, which was the day that was long waited for. Everyone was proud of his new attractive class ring. ln orde.r to make some money we sold class pins. The pin was a blue and white S with a gold chain and the year in which you were to graduate. Everyone was glad when the summer vacation came around. We started out our Iunior year with 41 students and Miss Nolfe as Homeroom teacher. The class officers were: President, Carl Pettigrew, Vice-President, Connie Shaffer, Secretary, Sally Brown, and Treasurer, Shirley Iones. On November 10, l950 we gave a very successful hoedown. The music was by Curly Herdman and his Texas cowboys. For an extra activity we sold school stationery and blue and white pencils which had the basketball sched- ule on them. The next big event was the Iunior-Senior Prom. We selected Garden of Memories for our theme. We had a very large crowd and everyone had a nice time. The gym was decorated with flowers, which we made ourselves, trellises and a fountain that sprinkled water. The main event of the prom was the crowning of the Queen. She was a Senior, who was the first queen ever to be chosen at Schwenksville High. The Queen was chosen by vote of the Iunior class. Eleanor losephson received the highest Carl Pettigrew, the class president. The closing event of the year was class night. We presented the Seniors with which was very beautiful. Hs we gave the garland to the Seniors we sang our was presented with the key by Wilson Kulp, the Senior class president, and so one more year of high school to look forward to. We returned to school on September 4, 1951 for our final year. There were 38 faces, David Watkins and Elaine Smith. Mr. Henry was our homeroom teacher votes and was crowned by a garland of fresh flowers class song. Carl Pettigrew ended our Iunior year with in the class, with two new and class adviser. We se- lected the following class officers: President, Carl Pettigrew, Vice-President, Robert Meyers, Secretary, Shirley Iones, Treasurers, Geraldine Reilf and Rodney Sell. Under Mr. Henry's supervision we sold the grand total of 52,800 in Christmas cards and S4600 of Christmas candy. ' We gave the play, Our Miss Brooks, on the nights of December 7th and 8th. Miss Brooks was portrayed by Sally Brown. The play was ably directed by M.r. Graber. Hfter returning from our Christmas vacation a vote was taken on having a year book. It met unanimous approval and work began at once on getting the book ready for the press by Qpril lst. This will have been the first yearbook ever published by a class of Schwenksville High. . 4. On Hpril 30 at 5:30 a. m. we boarded the bus for our trip to Washington, D. C. On the way we stopped at Hnnapolis, Md. Hfter we arrived at Washington we checked in at the New Colonial Hotel. - The following two days we spent on sightseeing tours, visiting the Capitol, White House, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Institute, Mount Vernon, the grave of the Unknown Soldier, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. We .returned home on May Znd, at 11 p. m., with approximately 40 cases of fatigue, but all in good spirits. Our chaperones were Mr. Henry and Mr. Eurich. The last few weeks of school passed all too rapidly as we prepared for Class Night and graduation exer- cises, and before we knew it we had become alumni of Schwenksville High School. Forty-s ven Class Will We, the Seniors of the I. Horace Landis Consolidated High School, County of Montgomery, State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former Wills made by us. Charles Bobb bequeaths his ability to attend school regularly to Gerald Hartzel.. Sally Brown bequeaths her ability to make excuses to Herbert Dise. Francis Buckwalter bequeaths his beard to Rodney Kindig. Doris Burke bequeaths her southern accent to Ed- ward Sacks. Barbara Carpenter bequeaths her crazy expres- sions to Plnne Rogers. Harry Carpenter bequeaths his shyness toward women to Victor Vanderslice. Grace Cressman bequeaths her little feet to Thomas Newrock. Cynthia Fretz bequeaths her flirtatious nature to Louise Haines. Flnne Guth bequeaths her quietness to Virginia Hillegass. Donald Harman bequeaths his muscles and barbell club to Russell Greaser. Olin Harman bequeaths his ability to get along with Doc to Raymond Sacks. Robert Hayes bequeaths his ability to play basket- ball to Gerald Lynch. Hrlington Heimbach bequeaths his ability to be- come a senior to Paul McCoy. Helen Hockl bequeaths her modeling ability to Nancy Kreibel. Shirley Iones bequeaths her ability to be a secre- tary of the class to Edith Radcliff. Iune Kraft bequeaths her natural curly hair to Barbara Tucker. Charles Lesher bequeaths his Olds to the nearest junk yard. Robert Little bequeaths his mechanical ability to David Dunfee. Mildred Lynch bequeaths her basketball ability to Shirley Thomas, Michael McKenna bequeaths his chemistry ability to Ioseph Monville. Robert Meyers bequeaths his ability to get along with Coach Hader to David Brown. - Mary Miller bequeaths her drill team boots to Bever- ly Radcliff. Grace Nester bequeaths her ability to get around young cops to Lloyd Wentzel. Forty-eight Carl Pettigrew bequeaths his laugh to Perry Cook. lean Powers bequeaths her loud voice to Ioy Dau- bert. Geraldine Reiff bequeaths her ability to get along with Mr. Henry to Miles Robbins. Helen Rupe bequeaths her figure to Marjorie Car- son. Leon Sautter bequeaths his roller skating ability to Bill Berry. loan Seewagen bequeaths her ability to flirt with the senior fellows to Mary Kovacs. Rodney Sell bequeaths his fingernails to Yvonne Kufen. Connie Shaffer bequeaths her wardrobe of sweaters to Meredith Hoffman. Elaine Smith bequeaths her ability to make with sweet music to Karl Faust. Maryle Smith bequeaths her ability to please Mr. Henry with his favorite cake to Fred Kehs. Ethel Snyder bequeaths her ability to get along in German class to Helen Dreihaus. Doris Sowers bequeaths her blonde hair to lohn Herrlinger. Ioan Virkler bequeaths her height to Virginia Smith. David Watkins bequeaths his driving ability to Muriel Young. Carroll West bequeaths her red hair to Iudy King. To Mr. Henry we bequeath a police uniform to arrest all the speeders in Red Hill. To Mr. Graber we bequeath some lace powder to cover his blush. To Mr, Hader we bequeath a junior chemistry set and one bottle of NaHCO3. To Mr, Eurich we bequeath a year's supply of sponges to replace the ones our ag boys ruined. To Mr. Seewagen We bequeath a broom to replace the ones he wore out. To Miss Meng we bequeath a larger second year German class. To Miss Grebe we bequeath a group of boys to clean up the auditorium after the prom. To Mrs. Wismer we bequeath a pack of admission slips and excuse cards to replace the ones we so carelessly used. To the juniors we bequeath our ability to make money. Popularity List of Senior Class of SZ Best Dressed Best Athlete Rodney Sell-Connie Shaffer Robert Meyers-Mildred Lynch Most Studious Best Dancer Leon Sautter-Geraldine Reiff Rodney Sell-Connie Shaffer Biggest Flirt Best Sense of Humor Robert Meyers-Cynthia Fretz Robert Hayes-Elaine Smith Most Likely to Succeed Most Ambitious Rodney Sell-Geraldine Reiff Rodney Sell-Geraldine Reiff Most Quiet Nicest Smile Harry Carpenter-lean Powers David Watkins-Doris Sowers Noisiest Most Popular Carl Pettigrew-Anne Guth Robert Meyers-Elaine Smith Yearbook Staff RODNEY SELL .............,..... .............. E ditor-in-Chief HELEN DRIEHAUS ........... ........... A ssistant Editor Connie Shatter .....,.............. ...................,........... A ctivities Editor Mildred Lynch Ioan Seewagon Iune Kraft Ioy Daubert Mary Miller .....4........................,.,..............,.................. Personnel Editor Barbara Carpenter Geraldine Reiti Robert Meyers ...,....... Shirley Iones Sally Brown Leon Sautter David Watkins Editor Anne Rogers Robert Hayes Helen I-lockl .........,.................,................................,.... ........... A rt Editor Virgini Smith Carl Pettigrew ................................................... Business Manager Francis Buckwalter Gerald Hartzel Carrol West ................,.,,....................,...,... Student Photographer Donald Harman Forty-nine Fifty R Friend Patrons Mr. and Mrs, Orrin Faust Mr. and Mrs. David L. Jones Lynne and Esther Mr. Dallas S. Graber Mr. and Mrs. Chester Piotrowski Mr. and Mrs. William Du Bois Mr. and Mrs. Neal Zaengle Mrs. Hlfred E, Watkins Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Frank C. William F. Witmer Carl H. Rogers Warren L. Wismer Michael Hader Harry Clymer Shutz Mrs. William H. Strudwick Edna R. Meng Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Henry Ir. M. Hlice Grebe Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Weaver Edith B. Van Fossen Charles R. Steitz Ir. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis l. Stannard Mr. and Mrs. George Diehl Mrs. I. N. Swartley Mrs. Iames Kehs Mrs. Ralph L. Folk Mrs. Charles del Pizzo Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whitenight Carl Pettigrew Babs and Roy Shirley Iones Mary Kovacs Louise Haines Kennette and Meredith Eugene Robbins Flnita Buckwalter Doris Little Faye Royer Ruth Hnn Hathaway Virginia Hillegass Mr. and Mrs. George Klock Sr. Iohn Schumacher Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sorensen Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bergey Mrs. Charlotte Hdie H Friend Mr. and Mrs. Iohn L. Underkotfler Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Burke Mr. Iohn Burger Mr. Forrest H. Kierbo Doris Burke Gerald Hartzel Hnn Rogers Ioy and Muriel Helen Driehaus Eleanor and Delphine Elaine Klock Mary and Mildred Rose Keeley Graterford Barbell Club Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Daubert Mr. and Mrs. W. Leon Gauqler Sack's General Store, Woxall Mr. and Mrs. Donald Garrell Mr, and Mrs. Herbert McCoy Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McCoy Ir. Salfordville General Store Woxall Hotel M. E. Schuenemann Store Warren K. Schlotterer, Horologist Miller Pump Service Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Carpenter Robert Paul Meyers Leon Earl Sautter Mr. and Mrs, Russell K. Sautter Rodney H. Sell Sack's General Store, Cedars Ted and Mary Mr. and Mrs. Hlbert Virkler Iune and Earl Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Harman Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Godshall Mr. Ioseph Summers Mr. and Mrs. Iohn Sowers Charles and Gladys Ioan and Doris Olin H. Harman Mr. and Mrs. Michael McKenna Robert Little Mr. Samuel W. Reiff Mickey and Mary Ellen Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur K. Reiff Mrs. Nathaniel S. Gottshall Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer H. Reiff Francis Buckwalter Carroll West Connie and Carl Sally and Ruby Sgt. Iohn S. Hayes, U.S.M.C. Mr. and Mrs, Paul Brown Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Sell Shirley and Walt Gratertord Hotel Michael McKenna Geraldine Reiti Grace Nester Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Eurich lean Powers loan and Warren Rodney Kindig Beverly Radcliff Ruth Schuchert Mr. and Mrs. Iohn H. Kraft Lydia Keely Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. 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