Schwenksville High School - Lanconian Yearbook (Schwenksville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1954 volume:

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I also wish to thank Mr. Vernon for his excellent photography, Mr. Sharp for his advice on engrav- ing, and the patrons for their financial support. I am sure that both the staff and the faculty will truly regard this as another achievement in the annals of Lanco High School. The Editor. Erhiratinn For your guidance during our Junior year, your desire to improve our English, your capable direc- tion of our Senior Play, your pleasing personality, and your help in the preparation of this volume, we the Class of 1954 wish to dedicate this, our yearbook to you, Mr. Dallas S. Graber. As a boy NIL Graber attended East Greenville High School Where he was voted the best all-around boy in his class. An honor student, Mr. Graber also Four participated in basketball and baseball. He was active in band, orchestra, glee club, dramatics and yearbook. At Lehigh University, Mr. Graber majored in English and minored in German. He was intramural Athletic Manager, a member of the marching band, a member of the newspaper staff, and a member of Phi ,Beta Kappa. Mr. Graber is our English and Latin teacher and the Junior class advisor. Ailminiuiraiinn B24 A 4: -O, 53 ' .....4....i gif +1 - T V kvgi 'CI A -EP 5 Lf 0 11111111 0 .Y If I d kffl Glnngratulatinna tn Gllama ' MRS. KATHRYN WISMER School Secretary MR. ROBERT W. COPE Superwiying Principal More than 100 years ago an employee of the U. S. Patent Office, believing that all possible inventions had been made, resigned to seek employment elsewhere. Since that time the world has made greater technical progress than in any pre- vious period in human history. Even today, we do not believe that we have exhausted the possibilities of scientific invention. There lies before us, however, an even greater field for prog- ress--the field of human relations. Our success in that field will be the deciding factor in whether we use our scientific achievements for the benefit of the human race or for its destruction. It is my hope that you of the Class of 1954, as you go forth from high school, will resolve, regardless of your vocation, to make some personal contribution to the im- provement of human relations in whatever area you may serve. The congratulations and good wishes of all of us here at the school go with you as you leave. We hope you will always feel that you are welcome here. Come back to see us when- ever you can. Six First Rofw: Fowler Strang, Claude Kulp, Robert Mc- lington Young. Second Rofw: Wallace Oelschlager, Jonas Cazhan, Mrs. Florence Schwenk, Mrs. Estella Doskicz, Schref'Her, Harold Schuchert, Robert Reifsneider, Darwin Mrs. Ruth Hufnagle, Lewis Maag, Ernest Royer, Wel- Gass, Floyd Landis. A illllwaage frnm the Srhnnl ignarh First Rofw: Claude Kulp, Sec.g Robert Mc- Cahan, Pres.g Darwin Gass, Vice Pres. Serond Rofw: Robert Cope, Supervising Principalg Wal- lace Oelschlager, Treas. After years of planting the seed and cultivating it with the assistance of your parents, teachers and friends, you, the graduates of the Class of 1953-1954, are now ready to prepare the harvest. May each of you apply your efforts intelligently with a worthwhile goal ever before you, looking always unto your Divine Creator with undying faith for Wisdom and guidance to do that which is right. R. W. MCCAHAN, Pres. Seven Zliarultg nf Svrhmrnknuillr PAUL S. BINGAMAN, JR. Y B.S. in Education Temple University Health, Physical Education, and lllathematics RICHARD J. CARFAGNO B.S. State Teachers College, West Chester, Pa. Mathematics and History ESTHER L. CLYMER B.S. Temple University Healtli and Physical Education MARGARET RIARTIN DEL PIZZO B.S. Immaculate College Horne Economics and English FRED EURICH B.S. Pennsylvania State College Vocational Agriculture and Science DALLAS S. GRABER B.A. Lehigh University English and Latin lWICHAEL HADER B.A. Lehigh University Science and Consumers Education THOMAS P. HENRY, JR. B.A., lVI.S. - Ursinus College University of Pennsylvania Social Studies and Drivers Training Eight idigh Srhnnl MRS. HENRY MEYER B.A. Teachers College, Frankfurt, Germany-A.lVI. Temple University German and Biology VALERIE H. ROGERS Brooklyn State Teachers College Matheifzatics and Social Studies y DOROTHY G. SHAFFER B.S. Ohio University Art CLAYTON P. WEAVER B.S., M.S., M.A. University of Pennsylvania English, History, Guidance DOROTHY L. WHITE B.M. Education Westminster lllusic Education FRANK A. LAWRENCE Marquette University Instrumental and Banu' Music Nine 1 lvmvntarg MRS. MYRTLE ZAENGLE MRS. MIRIAN DUBOIS MRS. ANNE DOUGHTY MRS. INA WATKINS MRS. CATHERINE PIOTROWSKI MRS. NATALIE STANNARD MRS. MARION WALSH MISS EDITH VANFOSSEN MRS. MARJORIE EURICH MR. CHARLES STEITZ ' Ten Hurultg MRS. LOUISE WHITENIGHT MRS. ANNE HOHE MRS. 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The A section was under the direction of Mr. Weaver, with the following class officers: President ...........,....,...,,...,..,.....,,,,.i,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i,,,,,,,, RONALD HAINES k s' I s 'J Vice President ..... ,,,,,, P AUL LITTLE QJV Secretary ..t,..,.. .,,,,,, M ARY KRAFT D.D. Treasurer ..,,.,.. RUTH MAUTE The B section was under the guidance of Mr. We began to earn money by selling S.H.S. em- Eurich with the following class officers: blems. We sponsored the following three dances: President ,......,.,..,........r.......,.... NANCY SCHIRK Pumpkin Jump, held in October, which was a huge Vive President .,...,. ......,. E LWOOD ROYSTON successg Shamrock Showers, and our Junior Prom, Secretary ..,.,,..,.., ,.,,,......,..... L EROY ROSE Moonlight and Roses . The last and most mem- Treasurer ,..,,,....,,....,,........ HERBERT HARMAN orable occasion was the presentation of the beau- In our Freshman year we became outstanding Interclass Basketball players, winning girl and boy championships. The captain of the boys team was Paul Little, while Dorothea Ocherhausen was cap- tain of the girls. We ended our Freshman year by taking the traditional class trip to Dorney Park. SOPHOMORE YEAR September came, and back to school with 42 students to start our exciting Sophomore year. The A and B sections were under capable guidance of Miss Meng and Mr. Hader respectively. The fol- lowing class officers were elected: Preszdent .......... ....................... R ODMAN KULP Vice President ..............,.......,........... JAY FISHER Secretary ........., DOROTHEA OCHERHAUSEN Treasurer ....................,...,............. NANCY KEHS Finally the day arrived when we received our class rings. They were engraved with the year of our Graduation l954 . Once again our fellows kept the title of Interclass Basketball Champs. An- other school term came to a close and we were one step closer to Graduation. JUNIOR YEAR We began one of our busiest years with 30 stu- dents. We opened the school term with Mr. Graber as our advisor and the following class officers: Preszdent ........,...,..... ..... ............ P A UL LITTLE Vire President ....... .....,... J AY FISHER Secretary .........,... ....... M ARY KRAFT Treasurer .... , ...... RODMAN KULP tiful garland of flowers to the Senior Class of 53 . SENIOR YEAR The Class of 54 , 29 strong, looked forward to making our last year at Lanco High School a success, with Mr. Henry as our advisor. The fol- lowing class officers were elected: President .,.,,...,.......................,..,,... PAUL LITTLE riff President ...... ....... J AY FISHER Serretary ......... .... ..,.. M A RY KRAFT Treasurer ....... KARL SCHMIDT RODMAN KULP We began selling Christmas cards, candy, and also sponsored a successful bake sale to earn money towards our Washington class trip. We presented our senior play 'fOnc Wild Night g November 20, 213 directed by Mr. Graber, before an interested audience. Following the Christmas vacation we began to prepare the third volume of the Lan- coniann. On May 12, we left from school for an enjoy- able three day class trip in Washington. Our chaperones were Mr. Henry and Mr. Eurich. Re- turning to school we started preparing for Bac- calaureate, Class Night . . . then Graduation on the 3rd of June. This was a wonderful ending to our school days, but a wonderful start for a new life. Fourteen Seated, left to right: Rodman Kulp, Mary Kraft, Paul Little, Jay Fisher, Karl Schmidt. Class Colors: GREEN AND WHITE Class Flower: RED ROSE Class Motlo.' NOT FINISHED, JUST BEGUN CLASS OFFICERS President . . . Vine President . Secrelary . Treasurers These officers have been chosen by their fellow students to take care of the class business. Each year the duties of these officers is tremendous. This year they had to seek new means of earning money, since the sale of candy and the use of patron names . PAUL LITTLE JAY FISHER MARY KRAFT RODMAN KULP KARL SCHMIDT in our senior play programs were prohibited. We decided to have a bake sale late in April to make up the balance of the money needed. Then came May, and all the officers were proud of the splendid jobs they did. Fifteen JOHN CLEMMER Jack General Always clowning around . . . talks in Chemistry class . . . attends school at his own convenience . . . admires the name of Kassie . . . never tires of working on his Chevy . . . main diet is candy . . . favorite saying You're full of itn . . . plans to join the Navy. ACTIVITIES: Football Manager 115 Basketball 11: Band 10, 11: Year- book Staff 12, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 125 Senior Play Stage Crew 12' Sportsmanis Club 93 Ceramics Club 10, 113 Science Club 12, Auto: motive Club 12. DAVID DUNFEE NDll'UidU Academic Einstein II . . . Coachis rival as chemistry teacher . . . devoted to the Boy Scouts . . . never studies for a test . . . an amateur photog- rapher . . . our assistant Yearbook Editor . . . famous saying Yes, Dear . . . wants to be a Chiropractor. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook Assistant Editor 12, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Senior Play Stage Crew 125 Boys Sports Club 9, 10, 11, Science Club 125 Photography 12. JAY FISHER Jay Academic A star Quarterback . . . has beautiful eyes . . . main topic girls . . . likes to dance . . . always seen at Flicks', . . . has a shot Chevy . . . bears the nickname Ape . . . famous saying How about that . . . future is undecided. ACTIVITIES: Class Vice President 11, 12, Football 9, 10, 11, 123 Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12g Basketball 10, 11, Senior Class play-.-A-125. f F.F.A. President 12, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, captain 12g Boys Sports Club 9, 10, 113 Dancing Club 12, President 12. RODMAN KULP Rod Academic Has wavy blond hair . . . flirting most of the time . . . good Sportsman . . . often visits the big city of Delphi . . . can always be Seen pushing his Plymouth . . . dangerous driver . . . favorite saying What ? . . . future plans include Business Administration., ACTIVITIES: Class President 103 Class Treasurer 11, 125 Yearbook Staff 11, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 123 Basketball Manager 12, Basketball Scorekeeper 11, 125 Football 11, 12g Senior Class Play 125 Science Club Vice President 12, Dancing Club 123 Boys Sports Club 11, Hiking Club 10, Sportsman Club Treasurer 9. MARJORIE CARSON Shug Academic Easy to get along with . . . well liked . . . possesses a sense of humor . . . dislikes homework . . . enjoys buzzing around in her father's Plymouth . . . good basketball guard . . . interested in air- planes . . . plans to go to college. ACTIVITIES: Indoor games 95 Hiking 105 Ceramics 115 Photography 12, Treasurer 125 Brand 9, 10, 115 Safety Patrol 125 Senior Play 125 Yearbook Staff 12. PATRICIA GRAHAM Pat A cadem ic Flirtations . . . very talkative . . . full of fun . . . a good basket- ball player . . . drives a shot Plymouth , but enjoys riding in a Chevy Bel Air . . . thrives on Italian food . . . plans to be a receptionist. ACTIVITIES! Yearbook Staff 125 Basketball 10, 11, 125 Hockey 10, Assistant Manager 11, Manager 125 Drill Team 10, 115 Safety Patrol 10, 11, 12, Lieutenant5 Band Colorguard 115 Student Reporter 125 Sextet 125 Glee Club 9, 10, 115 Ceramics Club 95 Dancing Club 12. MEREDITH HOFFMAN Mert Academic Attractive . . . always fooling around with Pat and Mary . . . name of Rodney rates high with her . . . sleeps in chemistry class . . . thrives on cherry nut sundies . . . enjoys ice skating . . . thinks the Trig. teacher is it . . . always saying 'fOh, stop it. . . . plans to be a Dental Assistant. ACTIVITIES: Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12, captain 105 Safety Patrol 10, 11, 125 Drill Team 115 A.A. 10, 11, 12, Vice President 105 Yearbook Staff 11, 125 Senior Play 125 Glee Club 95 Indoor Games Club 95 Hiking Club 10. ROSE ELLEN KEELEY Rosie Horlze Economics Sweet friend . . . sings well . . . always talking . . . doesn't hesitate to take olI from school . . . very much interested in a guy named Herb . . . spends lots of her time at the Pottstown Youth Center . . . plans to work at Harleysville. ACTIVITIES: Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11, 125 Senior Girls Sextet 125 Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 125 Hiking Club 9, 105 Indoor Games Club 115 Photography Club 12, Secretary 125 Operetta 9. PAUL LITTLE Paul Academic An attractive hunk of man, with cute dimples . . . very quiet . . . likes to tease . . . a fast basketball player . . . helps his dad at the Garage . . . enjoys eating dixie Cups . . . often found chauffering his sister . . . always saying i'You bet . . . plans include selling farm machinery. ACTIVITIES! Class President 9, 11, 125 Yearbook Staff 12g A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12g Senior Class Play 123 Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, captain 10, captain 125 Sports Club 9, 10, 113 Dancing 12. HAROLD LOHMILLER fllo'wer Academic Has Wild black hair . . . star basketball center . . . makes love to the girls . . . main interests are M. and M .... Martin's right hand man . . . Hoats along in his Chevy Bel Air . . . always saying You'd be surprisedl' . . . wants to be a farmer and marry the right girl. ACTIVITIES: A.A. 10, 11, 125 Basketball 11, 12, Senior Class Play 123 Sportsman's Club 10, 115 Dancing Club 12. SAMUEL PHILLIPS Sam Agriculture Blew in from Norristown during our Senior Year . . . takes life easy . . . does outstanding P.O.D. work . . . a gangster in our play . . . enjoys playing chess . . . always bickering with Mary . . . likes to feed his chickens . . . future includes teaching history. ACTIVITIES! Senior Play 125 Yearbook Staff 123 Chess and Checkers Club 12. ROBERT REIFSNEIDER Bob Agriculture Wonderful fellow to know . . . good athlete . . . always willing to eat . . . never misses a chance to associate with the girls . . . sharp dancer . . . raises chickens and turkeys . . . always exclaiming There's no conceit in my family . . . future includes farming. ACTIVITIES! F.F.A. Vice President 123 A.A. 9, 10, 11, 123 Yearbook Staff 11, 12g Operetta 11g Senior Class Play 125 Football 10, 11, 123 Basketball 11, 123 Baseball 11, 123 Boys Sports Club 9, 10, 115 Dancing Club 12. NANCY KEHS Nancy General Quiet, attractive girl . . . shortest in the class . . . Kassie's side kick . . . loves cats and Ronnie . . . enjoys crossword puzzles . . . likes art . . . enjoys sledding and roller skating . . . plans to go to Business School. ACTIVITIES! Class treasurer 105 Safety Patrol 10, 125 Band Color- Guard 115 Yearbook Staff 125 A.A. 11, 125 Glee Club 9, 115 Indoor Games Club 95 Hiking Club 105 Travel Club 115 Dancing 12. JUDITH KING Judy General Very noisy . . . possesses a large vocabulary . . . likes to argue with Sam in P.O.D. class . . . likes the opposite sex . . . the glamour girl of our senior play . . . Wears green quite often . . . plans to be a P.B.X. operator. ACTIVITIES! Safety Patrol 10, 11, 125 Cheerleader 9, 115 Glee Club 11, 125 Indoor Games Club 95 Drill Team 10, 115 Dramatic Club 12, Treasurer 125 Senior Class Play 125 Operetta 115 Senior Sextet 12. ELAINE KLOCK Elaine A fadenzic Always laughing . . . lots of fun to be with . . . spends most of her time up-state . . . likes to go to the movies . . . good dancer . . . enjoys potato chips and humorous jokes . . . plans to go to Business School. ACTIVITIES: Basketball Manager 105 Drill Team 10, 115 Safety Patrol 10, 11, 125 Secretary 125 Band Color Guard 115 Yearbook Staff 11, 125 Senior Class Play 125 Operetta 9, 10, 115 Senior Sextet 125 Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 125 Ceramics Club 95 Dancing Club 12. ELEANOR KOVACS Ellie I4 cazlenzic Very pleasant . . . well liked . . . a good dancer . . . never at a loss for words in English Class . . . pals around with lVIert, Millie and Shirley . . . her inspiration is 'KElmer . . . plans to go to West Chester. ACTIVITIES! Hockey 9, 10, 11, captain 125 A.A. 10, 115 Safety Patrol 10, 11, 125 Drill Team 115 Yearbook Staff 125 Indoors Games Club 95 Glee Club 95 Hiking Club 105 Dancing Club 12. KARL SCHMIDT Karl - Academic A great pianist . . . eats zeps from Norristown . . . sails the Dela- ware in his boat Symphony,' . . . likes counting class money . . . drives a wreck . . . enjoys reading joke books . . . famous saying 'fEat Peanutsi' . . . in the future we will see him as a musician or teacher. . ACTIVITIES: Class Treasurer 125 Band 9, 10, 11, 125 Yearbook Staff 11, 125 Senior Class Play 125 Baseball 10, 115 Football Assistant Manager 10, Manager 125 Operetta 10, 115 Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 125 Sportsmans Club 95 Boys Sports Club 10, 115 Photography Club 12, President 12. EDWARD SHEPPARD Ed Academic Very nice fellow . . . doesn't have much to say . . . sometimes called Deacon . . . participates in all sports . . . hates to come to school . . . works hard at Hunsberger's . . . future plans are un- decided. ' ACTIVITIES! Football 9, 10, 11, 125 Basketball 9, 10, 11, 125 Baseball 9, 105 A.A. 9, 10, 11, 125 Boys Sports Club 9, 10, 115 Dancing Club 12, Treasurer 125 Senior Play Stage Crew 12. VICTOR VANDERSLICE Vic Academic Somewhat quiet . . . gets along with Herr Meyer . . . has one main interest in the sophomore class . . . likes to go to away basket- ball games . . . drives a red Pontiac . . . always eating . . . Works at Schmoyers . . . future plans include college. ACTIVITIES! Football 95 Cooking Club 95 Boys Sports 10, 115 Chess and Checker Club 125 A.A. 10, 11, 125 Senior Class Play 12. MARTIN WALDENBERGER WaIdy'i Academic Nice to know . . . enjoys jokes, chess, and his old Plymouth UGwendolyn . . . never takes anything serious . . . always wears a silly grin . . . inspired by the German language . . . plans to get the best thing that comes along. ACTIVITIES: Senior Class Play 125 Yearbook Staff 125 A.A. 9, 125 Sportsman's Club 95 Hiking Club 105 Boys Sports Club 115 Chess and Checkers Club 12. KATHLEEN KRAFT Kassie,' General Nice kid . . . hates homework . . . enjoys going out with the girls , . . likes keeping f'Jack's tennis racket . . . always eating French fries, drowned in catsup . . . wicked driver . . . plans to be an old maid . . . future includes Business School. ACTIVITIES: Safety Patrol 10, 11, 123 Yearbook Staff 123 A.A. 11, 12, Indoor Games 93 Drill Team Club 10, 111 Photography Club 12. MARY KRAFT M ar yu If 411111 e m if A good basketball and hockey player . . . dancing is a favorite pastime . . . Pat's best friend . . . drives a Plymouth . . . enjoys eating hamburger royals and zeps . . . finds the opposite sex interesting . . . favorite quotation l'You canit prove it by me . . . plans to attend West Chester. ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 9, 11, 123 Yearbook Staff 11, 12, Editor 123 A.A. 10, Treasurer 11, 123 Basketball 10, 11, 12, captain 12, Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 11g Safety Patrol 10, 11, 12, captain 123 Dr-ill Team Treasurer 11, Operetta 9, 10, 11, Senior Class Play 12, Glee Club 9, 10, 113 Dancing Club 10, 12, Indoor Games Club 9. BEVERLY LANCE Berne General Neat dresser . . . full of fun . . . always in a hurry . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . one who has a secret love . . . likes to jitterbug during classes . . . thrives on Italian foods . . . plans to be a private secretary. ACTIVITIES' Senior Class Pla 12' Senior Sextet 12 Indoor Games ' Y y 2 Club 93 Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12Q Operetta 93 Safety Patrol 10, 11, 123 Drill Team 10, II, Cheerleader 10, 11, Dancing Club 12. MILDRED OTT Millie 14l'tlIlF7Illl' Tall, blonde . . . writes letters to a salior named Bill . . . always seen with Shirley . . . enjoys chocolate nut sundies .... an expert at scraping car fenders . . . spends Saturdays working at Gilbertsville sale . . . hates English . . . future undecided. ACTIVITIES! Safety Patrol 11, 12, Yearbook Staff 113 Senior Play 123 Glee Club 9, 10, 11, Operetta 9, 103 Drill Team Club 11, Ceramics Club 93 Photography Club 103 Dancing Club 12. BEVERLY RADCLIFF Bev ' Academic One of the engaged seniors . . . comes to school when convenient . . . enjoys stock car races . . . likes to eat candy . . . participates in sports . . . pals around with Blanche . . . plans to be married. ACTIVITIES: Hockey 10, 11, 123 Basketball 10, 11, 123 A.A. 11, 123 Cheerleaders 9, 10, 11, Captain 11, Drill Team 10, 11: Glee Club 10, 11, Ceramics Club 93 Dancing Club 12. - BLANCHE RUDNICK Blanche Academic Has long blonde hair . . . possesses a beautiful Voice . . . one of our A students . . . enjoys eating figs and dates . . . hails from Phila- delphia . . . prefers riding in a Ford . . . favorite expression, Oh get out of here. . . . future plans include Business School. Acrrvmas: Yearbook Stal? 11, 123 A.A. 11, 123 Sewing Club 11, Dancing Club 12. NANCY SCHIRK Nancy General Likes mathematics and reading . . . helped make the senior play a hit . . . fetches Mr. Henry's meals at lunch time . . . enjoys hav- ing fun with the gang . . . can usually be seen With Jerry . . . future undecided. Acrivrrussz Band 103 Basketball 113 Class President 93 Safety Patrol 9, 103 Senior Class Play 123 Yearbook Staff 123 Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 123 Operetta 9, 10, 11, Dramatics Club 12, Sec. 123 Travel Club 113 Indoor Games Club 9, 10. RUTH SCHUCHERT Ruthie Academic Quiet and pleasant . . . always in school . . . very good athlete . . . enjoys running around the track . . . likes to ofiiciate basketball games . . . plays the tuba . . . Works hard during the summer . . . future undecided. ACTIVITIES! Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12, captain 12, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 123 Band 9, 10, 11, 123 Yearbook Staff 11, 123 A.A. 10, 11, 123 Senior Sextet 123 Operetta 9, 10, 113 Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 123 Hiking Club 9, 103 Nature Club 11, Dramatics Club 12, President 12. SHIRLEY THOMAS . . . never takes school books home . . . fast driver . . . can usually undecided. ACTIVITIES! Senior Play 123 Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11, 125 Drill Team 10, 115 Glee Club 9, 11g Indoor Games 93 Dancing Club 12. If NOUR TALKN Our talk ahn't so for fanciness, But p1a1n,1t makes just right. It a1n't so good dressed up in print, But from the heart it comes out bright. It gets around to all the things X We know and have to say, It st1cks?to us like boowalice, It's as rich as good red clay. when people listen once they think We don't know English none, But The NK You All The And E at the County Fair you see prize our Molly won. can't redd up the world and make the.peop1e talk the same, Pennsylvania Deitsch is ourn, yourn is what you name. William J.Meter T s,x,Qff i!S5vv '9'S5 sfegq inf- DD NW Q Shirley dcculezlzir Hails from Rahns . . . plays the piano . . . often wears sweaters find something to talk about . . . enjoys a good time . . . future is linpularitg illiat Quietest KATHLEEN KRAFT EDWARD SHEPPARD 111051 Popular MARY KRAFT PAUL LITTLE Best Dressed PAUL LITTLE NANCY KEHS Noisiest JACK CLEMMER PATSY GRAHAM lllost Attractive PAUL LITTLE NANCY KEHS Biggest Flirt PATSY GRAHAKI JAY FISHER Best Athlete JAY FISHER MARY KRAFT Best physique and fgure JAY FISHER ELEANOR KOVACS Most Studious DAVID DUNFEE BLANCHE RUDNICK Illost Likely to Succeed DAVID DUNFEE IVIARY KRAFT Gllaumrz FX 0 :EQ , ff PEW f 1 3 ' B Here it mak 'h 1 d I liluninrit First Rofw: Janet Fairlie, Barbara Tucker, Nancy Krie- bel, Florence Greaser, Rita Gertzen, Geraldine Hayes, Nancy Miller, Sally Turner, Marion Frey, Elmo Clement. Second Row: Yvonne Kufen, Janet Sorenson, Dolores Schirk, Mary Ann Sautter, Eileen Hockl, Mary jane Golden, Gladys Harman, Peggy Berstler, Deanna Vogt, Junior year is always an exciting one for the students of S.H.S. With several dances and a prom to plan, they are constantly busy. This year's Junior Class was no exception. Under the capable direc- tion of class sponsor Dallas Graber, they success- fully sponsored an autumn dance, HI-Iarvest Hop , a spring dance South of the Border , and the spring prom, Dreamers Holiday . To the Juniors we wish good luck in their senior year. Kenette Craft. Third Rofw: Robert Weir, Kenneth Shel- lenberger, Joe Frey, Warren Kratz, William Williams, Joe Monville, VVilliam Berry, Mr. Graber. Fourth Rom Alvin Loughery, Charles Kulp, Thomas Newruck, Al- bert Hoffman, Ronald Barber, Gerald Gebert, Davin Moyer. Seated, left to right: Barbara Tucker, Joe Monville, Nancy Kriebel, Mary jane Golden. Twenty-six Svnphnmnrra Firxt Rofw: Mr. Meyer, Jeanette Josephson, Eileen Kratz, Phyllis Kriebel, Sylvia Merkel, Carolyn Tucker, Nancy Reifsneider, Patricia Waldenberger, Jean Rosen- berger, Barbara Ziegler, Juanita Frier, Mr. Hader. Second Rofw: Loretta Hanson, Jeanette Ott, Wilma Klingelhoeffer, Sandra Yost, Carol Filipak, Bernice Zilinski, Anita Buckwalter, Ruth Trovinger, Joan Hea- Seated, lcft lo right: William Frisbie, Ted Kershner, Scott Brown, Sylvia Merkle. cock. Third Rofw: Ted Kershner, Scott Brown, Douglas Smith, Thomas Wiley, George Lesher, Lyle West, Rose Dise, Mae Berstler, Emanuel Fornarol. Fourth Row: Oscar Kratz, Eugene Robbins, William Frisbie, Jack Grater, Floyd Kline, Willard Fretz, Allen Larson, Clif- ford Rising, Paul Hessler, Robert Schirk, Gary Kulp. The sophomores do not have too much oppor- tunity to display their ability as a class. This year, however, the Sophomore girls interclass basketball team obtained the championship by defeating the Seniors. The sophomores also received their class rings in Nlarch, after awaiting them eagerly for some time. The Sophomores have great possibilities for the future, and we wish them luck in their Junior Year. Twenty-seven Zlirwhniwn First Rofw: Shirley Ziss, Gloria Rothenherger, Joann Robert Beddall, William Meyers, Reynold Parke, Robert Mathias, Effa Mae Doran, Irene Kratz, Kathrine Dun- Roth. Third Rofw: Richard Banmiller, Bruce Williamson, lap, Faye Royer, Margaret Haines, Blanche Zaengle, Michael Kahney, Michael Hader, Richard Hoffman, Judy Levengood. Sefond Row: Frederick Schlick, janet George Kershner, Dennis Gould, Derwood Yerkes, Mr. Lawler, Barbara Beltz, Eugene Dunning, Terry Kufen, Weaver. First Rofw: Loretta Shontz, Doris Little, Kathleen Gertzen, Beverly Landis, Ruth Ann Hathaway, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Suzanne Rowland, Rosemary Dise, Mar- garet Zilinski, Ruth Dunfee. Sefond Rofw: Joseph Liver- good, Robert Greaser, Perry Cook, Richard Kratz, Charles Wink, John Parker, Harold Beck, Rainey Hayes. Third Rofw: Leonard Kearns, Richard Huber, Paul Frey, Ken- neth Ott, Larry Royston, Lamar Schlotterer Michael Yost, Mr. Eurich. Freshmen, and one step closer to graduation! We hope that their remaining years in High School will be as happy as ours Were. Svated, left to right: Perry Cook, Loretta Shontz, Doris Little. ighth Grohe Firsl Rofw: Mildred Meyers, Elsie Greaser, Diane Law- George Bickert, James Hartman, Mr. Bingaman. Third ler, Gail Hughes, Pat Wink, Ruth Dunning, Dolores Rofw: joe De Lutis, Dave Michener, Edward Rutter, Mar- Sowers, Phebe Montgomery, joan Wack, Janis Riegel, tin Stewart, Donald Kershner, Todd Young, Winfield Joan Swantz. Second Rafw: Glen Lander, Edmund Filipak, Swan, Donald Clemmer, Harvey Bossart, Frank Meyers. Marjorie Barron, Kay Kratz, John Ganble, Robert Smith, 1 First Rofw: Nancy Walker, Gladys Ziss, Joan Bean, Donna George, jack Bogert, Richard Sheppard, Mrs. Jane Wack, Mary Ellen Lamhert, Eleanor Oelsehlager, VVhite. Third Ro-un' Gilbert Axford, Ted Cole, Colin joy Shellenberger, joan Boyer, Alice Heimbach, Carol Parke, Jack Preston, Roger Jones, Philip Watkins, james Meng. Second Rofw: Anthony Miller, William Ziegler, Kovacs, Ray Fillman, Gary DeMas. Robert McCahan, Christian Hartline, Anna Miller, Twenty-nine Svruenth Grab? Fin! Row: Elaine Snyder, Nancy Chitteck, Kathleen Bickert, Carol Arnold, Delores Tarczenski, Barbara Smith, Betsy Larson, Lorna Sands, Donna Rae VVile, joan Fulton, Elaine Huber. Sfrond Rofw: Tommy Drum- mond, Ray Spatz, Pauline Lick, Betty Meyers, june Faust, Bernice VVojec, Anne Golden, Kathleen Garrel, Betsy Kratz, Bruce Schuchert, Richard Reed. Third Rofw: Harold Kemp, Harold Turner, Den Johnson, Bobby Gaugler, Robert Smith, Stanley Landis, Stanley Kline, David Hettrick, Ronald Benner, Ernest Shaw, Perry Nester, Charles Carty, David Young, Mrs. Rogers. First Rofw: Laura Ann Wills, Sara Zaengle, Nancy Barron, Virginia Stover, Carol Ann Goodwin, Loretta Lick, Patricia De Mas, Geraldine Bolton, Sally Kufen, Dolores Myers, Patricia Schirk, Dawn Lenore Clemmer. Srrond Rofw: Margaret Murphy, Winifred Gass, Harriet Smondrowski, Shirley May Deharty, Louise Kraft, 'rh i fry jeanette De Mas, Loretta Sell, Flossabelle Frey, janet VVhitenight. Third Rofw: Harold Keyser, Alfred Klock, john Bossert, Tracy Harris, Don Freier, Leon Ruth, VValter josephson, Richard Schlick, Henry Shantz, Mr. Carfagno. Fourth Roux' Jack McCahan, Bob Stahley, Ronald Young, Kenneth Hillegass, Joseph Hayes. Artiuitira e Elini my CL 5 E x 'x Af F J . . M 1 0 'I V 'M I V '41 f 4 B. ,Q da Q Q. I 0 E I -Q 5 Q' N'- 2 I .YXQ1 ' ik J All work and no play makm Ja Thirty-two TXIY THEY LOOK GOOD IN THE FACE. First Rofw: Doris Little, Ted Cole, Virginia Hillegass, Miss Grebe, Verda Oleschlager. Second Rofw: Barbara Beltz, Kenette Craft, Nancy Reifsneider, Jeanette Ott. Third Rofw: June Kratz, Eleanor Kovacs. Mag Bag Spring, and the most exciting event of the year had arrived once again. It was the day the lllay Queen and her court came into view of the entire high school student body. The event opened with the procession of the Queen and her court being escorted unto the Ath- letic Field of Lanco in convertible automobiles. The Queen, Virginia Hillegass, was presented with a crown and bouquet of fiowers, from Bliss Con- stance Schaeffer the Bday Queen of 1952. May Queen .....,..... ...,.... Maid of Honor . ,..,,.,.,.,.. . 11th Grade Attendant ...,. 10th Grade Attendant ,.... 9tl1 Grade Attendant ........ 8th Grade Attendant ..,,,, 7th Grade Crofwn Bearer Thirty Miss Grebe, who retired at the end of the 1953 school term, was presented with a radio and a scroll signed by all the students of Schwenksville High School. Following the lyfay Pole Dance, done by the 7th and 8th grade girls, the track and field events took place. The beautiful day came to a close, with every- one full of the memories of the joyous events that took place throughout the day. VIRGINIA HILLEGASS JUNE KRATZ ELEANOR KOVACS KENETTE CRAFT VERDA OLESCHLAGER NANCY REIFSNEIDER JEANNETTE oTT DORIS LITTLE BARBARA BELTZ TEDDY COLE -three A PLAY IT GIVES--ACTORS IT GIVES ALREADY. First Ro-wi Mildred Ott, Beverly Lance, Elaine Klock, Judie King, Mary Kraft, Nancy Schirk, Jay Fisher, Meredith Hoffman, Shirley Thomas. Second Rofw: Mar- Svrninr On the 20th and 21st of November we gave our production of One Wild Nighty, under the direc- tion of Dallas S. Graber. Rodney Dodd, a stubborn hypochondriac, is doomed to live his whole life in a wheel chair, until an unexpected visit from his Aunt Myra and a traveling companion, Charlotte Allen. Rodney falls in love with Charlotte, but he still has to remain an invalid to please his Aunt Myra, who is expected to help Rodney's financial status. Also Rodney would like to please Charlotte, but to do this he had to be active. . Meanwhile, Dr. Bell and his nurse come to give Rodney one of his monthly examinations. Dr. Bell's hobby of raising flowers gives Rodney the idea that he has but 24 hours to live. This happened by Rodney's eavesdropping on a telephone conversa- tion of Dr. Bell's to his wife telling her about the poor condition of his flowers. Of course Rodney thinks that the flower's condition is his. With only Z4 hours to live, Rodney goes on a fling by going to a raucous establishment in town. He also expects to expose Scorpio, public enemy 13, from evidence that Rodney's father collected when he worked on the local paper. To expose Scorpio would mean certain death to whoever would try such a feat, but Rodney feels that he might as well die a hero than die in his wheel chair. In his will, he bequeaths his house to the girls' college next door to be used as a dormitory. This also jorie Carson, Sam Phillips, Harold Lohrniller, Rodman Kulp, Victor Vanderslice, Edward Sheppard, Karl Schmidt, Martin Waldenberger, Paul Little, Mr. Graber. 1512111 puts Rodney in hot wateru when he actually doesnit die. After exposing Scorpio, Rodney Dodd gets two bombs in the mail. Jodwillow, Rodney's butler who likes to play around with his Boy Wonder Chem- ical Set, invents liquid to put people to sleep. He called it f'Willow-Chloriphide , Rodney Dodd happens to find some of this sleeping liquid and everyone thinks that Rodney has died. But to the astonishment of everyone, he is very much alive. Scorpio, after learning that Rodney is still alive, sends two bombs to the Dodd residence. Jodwillow happens to be holding the bomb when it goes off and gets his pants blown off. Scorpio and Jade Darnelli, a night club singer who thinks Rodney is loaded with money, pay Rodney a personal visitation. The cops are called and Officer Braydner clears up the whole situation. But with 'fWillow-Chlorophide spilled all over everything, everybody falls into a peaceful sleep. Rodney Dodd, jay Fisher, Aunt Myra, Elaine Klockg Charlotte Allen, Meredith Hoffmang Henrietta, the maid, Nancy Schirkg Jodwillow, the butler, Karl Schmidtg Dr. Bell, Rodman Kulp, Nurse, Mary Kraft, Doris Win- throp, a girl from the girls' college, Beverly Lanceg Maribelle, another girl from the college, Mildred Ott, Ned Sturwell, Doris's boy friend, Paul Littleg Jade Dar- nelli, Judie King, Scorpio, Sam Phillips, Movingmen, Victor Vanderslice, Edward Sheppard, Martin Walden- bergerg Mrs. Batsom, a school teacher, Marjorie Carsong Mrs. Rooley, dean of the girls' college, Shirley Thomas. Thirty-four I Q Nux, YD J , . 'S W' 4 X xv X 9 'Y wr- 0 -s.xgQY'l:.. yQ -Q . IV ' ,106 G X Xx cv tif U Q, 7 .Q .4 V ifflz lfgf ' Wm lg? Yi? C 0. I IP WOLTE DA .Uuninr 1Hrnm Thirty-six CROWNING OF QUEEN Hilinnnliglyi anh liners The beautifully decorated room was dimly lighted, and the flowing gowns were rustling by to the soft, dreamy music of Fred Benner and his orchestra. The exciting evening of the Junior Prom, class of 5-l , finally arrived. With the advance of the evening the Grand lldarch took place, proceeded by the crowning of the lovely queen, Joy Daubert. Presented with a crown and bouquet of red roses by Paul Little, junior class president, they danced away with every- one joining in the glorious event. Thus the success- ful evening came to a close with the soft strains of 'Wloonlight and Rosesn. Thirty-seven EINS, ZVVEI, POLIZEI-DREI, VIER, OFFIZIER. Firsi Row: Nancy Kriebel. Janet Fair-lie. lvfarion Frey. Rita Gertzen. Mariorie Carson. lilaine Klock. Nancy Kehs. Kathleen Kraft. Patsy Graham. Mary Kraft. Meredith Hoffman. Mrs. Clymer. Second Rott: Joan Heacock. Rosemary Dise. Geraldine Hayes. Sylvia Nierkel. Eileen Krall. Carolyn Tucker. Judie King. Beverly Lance. Florence Greaser. lileanur Kovacs. Gladys Harman. Mary Jane Golden. Thira' Razr: Loretta Hanson. Yvonne Kufen. Nancy Miller. janet Sorenson. Delores Sehirk. Mary Ann Sautler. Eileen i l Hockl. Ruth Schuchert. Ruth Troyinger, Carol Fillipak, Sally Turner. Barbara Tucker. Fnurfh Row: Anita Buckwalter. Margaret Haines, Blanche Zaengle. Bernice Zillinski. Florence Sacks. Jean Rosenbergcr. Patricia VValclenberger. Shirley Thomas. Niildrecl Ott. Ruth Dunfee. JoAnn Nlathias. Juanita Freier. I-'ifth Row: Janet Lawler. Kathleen Gertzen. Barbara Beltl. Gloria Roth:-nberger. jucly Leyengood. Ruth Ann Hathaway. Bette Lou Hufnagel. Kath- rine Dunlap. Shirley Ziss. Ella Mae Doran. Doris Little, Faye Rnyer, Safvtg lgatrnl The Safety Patrol this year is sponsored by llrs. Clymer. Klary Kraft is the captain and Elaine Kloclt is secretary. Beverly Radcliff, Judie King, IST DAS N1cH'1' EIN Mooizi. T FORD. and Patsy Graham are Klaryls capable lieutenants. lt is the duty of every safety memher to protect the students in the school and school buses. Firxl Row: Joe Frey. Deanna Vogt. llarlxara Tueker. Nancy Krie- llel. Janet Fairlie, Nlarion Frey. Sally Turner. hfir. Henry, Joe Mon- ville. Alvin l.onglu-ry, St'1'nn1l Row: Geraltline Hayes. Yvonnt Kufen, Florence Greaser. Mary Ann Sautter, Dolores Schirk, Janet Sorenson, Eileen Hockl. Bill YVilliams, Nlaiy ,lane Golden, Bill llerry. Briana Eraining Each semester boys and girls from the junior class, who are sixteen years of age or older and Want to learn how to drive, enroll in Nlr. I-lenry's Drivers Training class. The students spend two or three periods a Week on roadvvorlc. In this time they learn the proper methods of driving a car. They also spend one period a week on boolcwork. Hy the time they have their licenses, they know not only the mechanics of driving, but the attitude a good driver will have on the road. l.T LISTENS LIKE THE HIGH SCHOOL CLUB. First Row: Kay Kratz, Sue Rowland, Effa Mae Doran, JoAnn Geraldine Hayes. Ruth Trovinger. Patricia Waldenherger. Third Mathias. Ruth Dunfee, Margaret Haines, Ruth Ann Hathaway. Row: Nancy Miller. Beverly Landis. Juanita Freier, Faye Royer. Janet Lowlar, Beverly Lance. Nancy Sehirk. Patsy Graham. Elaine Rosemary Dise. Janis Riegel, Phebe Montgomery. Jane Wack. Klock, Mary Kraft. Second Row: Marjorie Barron, Bette Lou Huf- Blanche Zaengle, Margaret Berstler, Joan Wack, Sylvia Merkel, nagel, Carol Fillipak, Anita Buckwalter. Jeanette Josephson. Doris Ruth Dunning, Patsy Wink. Little, Mrs. White, Ruth Schuchert, Judie King, Loretta Shontz, The Glee Club, under the capable direction of first appearance for a Christmas Program, The Nlrs. W7hite, is composed of sixty-five girls, with Child Jesusw. They also sang for the P.T.A. Bazaar Karl Schmidt as accom anist. The firls made their and are now re arinr for the llflusie Festival. ga P E Firxvt Raw: Kathy Bickcrt, Joan Fulton, Lorna Sands. Donna Rae Carol Gooduin, Anna lvliller. Third Row: Bernice VVojek. Virginia Wilv. Laura Wills, J. Dt-mas. P. Demas. Flossie Frey. Carol Arnold. Stover. Nancy Barron. Janet Wlhitenight. Eleanoi Oleschlager. Joan Loretta Sell. Kathy Garrel. Second Row: June Faust, Margaret Bean. Nancy WValker, Anne Golden, Patsy Schirk. Dolores Myers. Murphy, Harriett Smondrowski. Elaine Huber, Shirley Dehnrty, Wlinilred Gass. Sally Zaengle, Barbara Smith. Joy Shellenbergcr, Dolores Tarst, Thirty-nine EINS, ZXNEI, DREI, SPIEL. S Eemh First Row: Joy Slicllenberger, Jane Wlack, Joan Swartley, Joan James Kovacs, Philli YVatkins, Janet Whitenight. Lamar Schlotterer. Wack, Marjorie Barron. Second Row: Mr. Lawrence, Sally Zaengle, Fourth Row: Charlhs W7ink, Terry Kufen, Roger Jones, Ruth Donna Rae Wilc. Kathy Bickert. James VVenhold. Lee Johnson, Schuchert, YVilliam Frisbie, Karl Schmidt, Frederick Schlick, Robert Thomas Faust Third Row: Virginia Stover, June Faust, Elsie Greaser Beddall. OH! WAS IST DAS? Firrt Rong: Marion Fry, Ruth Trovinger, Sylvia Merkel, Phyllis Lou Hufnagel, Eileen Kratz, Nancy Rcifsneidsxr, Jeanette Joseph- Kriebcl, Wilma Klingclhotlicr. Second Row: Loretta Shontz, Bette Sun, 'Effa Mac Duran. 0lhm'1ez1hPra The Schwenlcsville Cheerleaders, who do a Splen- The captain of the Varsity Cheerleaders is Rita did job at every game, are sponsored by Mrs. Del Gertzen, and the -I.V. captain is Bette Lou Huf- Pizzo. nagle. Forty THEY WRITE THE GOSSIP, NOT! First Row: Gladys Harman, Janet Sorenson, Nancy Kriebel, Bar- Graber, Janet Fairlie, Dolores Schirk, Kenette Craft, Deanna Vogt bara Tucker, Mary Jane Golden, Sally Zaengle. Second Row: Mr. Eileen Hockl, Mary Ann Sautter, Blanche Zaengle. For the Hrst time in many years, the students of S.H.S. published a newspaper. vmapapvr Qlluh bara Tucker, asst. editor. . Mr. Graber is the very capable sponsor and the THEY DID GOOD, NOT! Z r Aihlriir Azanriatinn This year, after the Athletic Association was organized, We chose the following officers: Prfsldfnt ....,,.,,, ...... I AY FISHER Vin' Prrsidmzt ....... ..,..,,..,., I OE NIONVILLE Secretary ...,.,..... .... M ARY JANE GOLDEN Trfayurpr ,,,...r,,,,,,,.,,.....,.,,,,,,,,.,., MARY KRAFT During the year we sponsored several dances and sold refreshments at the games for the benefit of the Athletic Association. At the end of the year a dinner was given honor- ing those who participated in sports and their coaches. Left to right: Mary jane Golden, joe Monville, Jay Fisher, Nlary Kraft. Forty-one Editors are: Nancy Kriebel, editor-in-chiefg Bar- MAKE WITH THE GOODIES, ONCE. T 7I Ji. il. Ps. Mae Berstler, Rose Dise, Loretta Hanson, Barbara Ziegler, Jeanette Ott, Janet Lawler, Mrs. del Pizzo, Joan Heacock. T PLANT IN THE SOIL, NOT IN THE CALENDAR. First Row: Cliford Rising. George Lcshcr. Robert Reifsneider, Charles Kulp, Jay Fisher. Gerald Gebert. Kenneth Shellenbcrger, William Meyers, Bruce VVilliamson. Second Row: Robert Greaser, ill. To start the year We had a meeting to elect of- ficers and admit new F.F.A. members. The officers elected Were: President, Jay Fisherg V. President, Robert Reifsneiderg Secretary, Gerald Gebertg Treasurer, Charles Kulpg Sentinel, Kenneth Shel- lenburgerg Reporter, Paul Hessler. nv Willard Fretz, Samuel Phillips, Jack Grater, Oscar Kratz, Robert Weir, Thomas Wiley, Kenneth Ott, Larry Royston, Robert Schirk, Paul Hessler, Mr. Eurich. 9 The first activity of the F.F.A. was a trip to Allentown Fair, Where the boys competed in the judging of animals. They also made Yule Logs for the purpose of raising funds to carry out their F.F.A. Work. Forty-two M X? J A l,,A.,.,.. A ,,,.,, ,- . ' R , Y sf W,,M,..Mi:'ZW .,..,. , YW. J' wh, i X , 'I ff 7 , -.Q af' fr' QSZSSQ 1 v s' 'M .,wns-wx ,J . ' i .w,M.,,.,.,. W,.,,.N,,,..M 4 L a 5 V ,W if 1, . 'Y -Z' -QV 1 H-Il? M4353 I - -' . , lflanrnnian Svtaif First Row: Blanche Rudnick, Marjorie Carson, Janet Sorenson, Karl Schmidt, David Dunfee, Nancy Kriebel, Nancy Schirk, Kath- leen Kraft. Second Row: Eleanor Kovacs, Meredith Hoffman, Ruth Schuchert, Mary Kraft, Elaine Klock. Patricia Graham, John Clemmer, Paul Little, Robert Reifsneidm-r Samuel Phillips, Nancy Kehs, Martin Waldenberger. 'Qvarhnnk Stal? This year, as our yearbook was being planned, we chose a Pennsylvania Dutch theme, which is carried out in the designs throughout the yearbook. The editor lwary Kraft, and assistant editors, David Dunfee, Nancy Kriebel and Janet Sorenson, were chosen by Mr. Henry and hir. Graber. The yearbook staff consists of members of the senior class, who were selected for their ability by Mr. Henry and Mr. Graber. Robert Reifsneider is to be complimented for the Left to right: Janet Sorenson, Mary Kraft, David Dunfee, Nancy Kriebel. excellent job he did in making the design for the yearbook cover. Also the entire art committee is to be commended for their splendid job throughout the yearbook. Elaine Klock deserves a special 'KThank-you for her typing, as do the other mem- bers of the yearbook staff who helped to make this, our third yearbook, a huge success. 'THE EDITOR. 71.1'e1nrnnia1n Qiaii' Editor-in-Chief ...,.........,........ ...,.,.........,.... M ARY KRAFT Assistant Editors ...............,,.,....,.......... DAVID DUNFEE, NANCY KRIEBEL, JANET SORENSON Activities Editors .....,..,,........................ ELAINE KLOCK, BLANCHE RUDNICK, MEREDITH HOFFMAN, ELEANOR KOVACS, SAM PHILLIPS, KARL SCHMIDT Art Editorx ,,,,.,.,.,......,,.,...,....,..........,,,,....,., NANCY KEHS, KATHLEEN KRAFT, MARJORIE CARSON, DAVID DUNFEE, JACK CLEMMER, ROBERT REIF- SNEIDER, MARTIN VVALDENBERGER Personal Editor: ...........................,...,,....... PAT GRAHAM, MARTIN VVALDENBERGER Sporty Editorg .,,,,,.,,,,r,,,r,..,,,,,,,..,,,,., RUTH SCHUCHERT, MARY KRAFT - Businms Managers ,..........,...........,......,..... PAUL LITTLE, SAM PHILLIPS, NANCY SCHIRK Typing Editor: ,...,...........,.,..............,,,,, ELAINE KLOCK, MARY KRAFT Forty-four Sparta M Kaief Wil or .X N i X f Rib fe , pl? 0' 5 z 5 ff 056 I z iq YN un Z' ,N f -9 Tm if X X -XX 1 V V cf 4, Q D. A ff A -'S Q Q 9 no b M 1 'I Was is! flax? Was' is! das? ACH, THEY PLAYED GOOD. I irstR01w.' janet Fairlie, Rita Gertzen, Ruth Schuchert, Mary Kraft, Marion Frey, Jeanette Josephson. Third Gladys Harman, Mary Jane Golden. Stffond Rofw: Ro-w: Mrs. Clymer, Sylvia Merkel, Juanita Freier, Anita Eleanor Kovacs, Meredith Hoffman, Patsy Graham, Buckwalter, Sally Turner. Captain--Ruth Schuchert Girlz' Haraitg I-lnrkvg Gram This year, the Varsity hockey team had a successful season by winning two games and tying one. By tying Norco, Schwenksville kept them from being included in the three Way tie for first place in the league. Nlrs. Clymer is our coach and sets off the spark that keeps the team moving. She gives credit to Nlary Kraft and Ruth Schuchert, Who held the enemy to few points by their splendid defensive hockey. Ruth Schuchert was our captain, while Gladys Harman was our high scorer with four points. We scored nine points against nine scored by our opponents. VARSITY SCHEDULE S.H.S. Opp. 0 West Pottsgrove 1 0 Boyertown 2 0 Spring City 1 Z Royersford 0 1 Upper Perkiomen 4 5 Collegeville 0 1 North Coventry I Forty-six THEY woN YET! First Rofw: Faye Royer, Barbara Ziegler, Bette Lou cock. Third Row: Mrs. Clymer, Loretta Shontz, Doris Hufnagle, Jean Rosenberger. Second Rofw: Loretta Han- Little, Blanche Zaengle, Shirley Ziss, Katherine Dunlap, son, Wilma Klingelhoeffer, Nancy Reifsneider, Jeanette Rosemary Dise, Sandra Yost. Ott, Ruth Ann Hathaway, Geraldine Hayes, Joan Hea- 31 . IH. 1-lnrkrg Hiram Again this year our Junior Varsity Hockey team came through unde- feated, led by their captain Jeanette Ott. Jean Rosenberger and Bette Lou Hufnagle were high scorers, both having two points. Since they did so well, Mrs. Clymer is set on having a Winning varsity team next year. S.H.S. 1 1 3 1 0 1 J.V. SCHEDULE Boyertown Spring City Royersford Upper Perkiomen Collegeville-Trappe North Coventry Forty-seven Opp. 0 0 0 0 0 O Captain--Jeanette Ott NIAKE A BASKET, oNcE. First Rofw: Mr. Bingaman, Charlie Kulp, Paul Little, Rofw: Emanuel Fornarol, Edward Sheppard, Michael Douglas Smith, Harold Lohmiller, Ted Kershner. Second Hader, Alvin Loughery, Rodman Kulp, Mr. Hader. Captain-Paul Little Enga' Basketball Gram The Bluehirds played fourteen league games this year and lost all of them. However, some of the games were very close and rather exciting. Paul Little was captain and Ted Kershner was high scorer with 180 points. Paul Little, last year's high scorer, was second with 135 points. Coach Bingaman and assistant Coach Hader were disappointed this year, but are promising a better team in the future. SCHEDULE S.H.S. Opp. 38 Spring City 44 35 West Pottsgrove 43 48 Collegeville-Trappe 62 52 Royersford 60 44 Upper Perl: 74 39 Boyertown 74 39 Norco P 42 Spring City 64 49 West Pottsgrove 58 34 Collegeville-Trappe 46 49 Royersford 43 54 Upper Perk 85 48 Boyertown 66 ,49 Norco 59 Forty-eight 'THEY SHOOT IN THE BASKET A BALL. First Rofw: Phyllis Kriebel, Gladys Harman, Mary Schuchert, Patricia Graham, Mary Jane Golden, Beverly Kraft, Mary Ann Sautter, Nancy Kriebel, Wilma Kling- Radcliff, Deanna Vogt, Marion Frey, Janet Sorenson. elhoeffer. Second Rofw: Mrs. Clymer, Janet Fairlie, Ruth Girlz' Eaakrthall Gram High spirits and determination started the season. Particularly heart- breaking in our all losing season were a two point loss to Royersford and a one point defeat by Norco. At this time the girls became disappointed with their play. Injuries to dependable players also handicapped them in their search of a victory. We can now see that Mrs. Clymer was right when she would say to us, 'lGirls, youive got to make those foul shots count. Mary Kraft was our capable captain, and Ruth Schuchert was high scorer with 44 points. There's only one thing the seniors can say to Mrs. Clymer and that is, i'We wish you better luck with your team in the future . SCHEDULE S.H.S. Opp. 13 Alumni 19 15 Upper Perk 39 19 West Pottsgrove 36 31 Royersford 33 34 Norco 35 17 Boyertown 58 26 Collegeville-Trappe 37 Forty-nine Captain-Mary Kraft THEY START FROM CENTER, YA. Left to right: Mrs. Clymer, Phyllis Kriebel, Bette Lou Patricia Waldenberger, Ruth Trovinger, Nancy Reif- Huffnagle, Suzanne Roland, Kitty Dunlap, Sylvia Merkel, sneider, Doris Little, Wilma Klingelhoeffer. . 9 1' -f Girls QU. H. Maakethall The Junior Varsity Team had a successful year Klerkel was captain and also high scorer with 39 under the direction of Coach, Nlrs. Clymer. Sylvia points. n 1 First Raw: Scott Brown, Richard Kratz, John Parker, Cook, Eugene Robbins, George Kershner. Second Rofw: Allen Larson, William Frisbie, Dennis Gould, Perry Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Hader. af 9 9 'IIQIIQZ 41. IH. Eaakrthall The boys' J.V. Basketball team played fourteen was captain, and Scott Brown was high scorer league games of which they Won five. Bill Frisbie with 79 points. Fifty THEY RUN THE FIELD UP! First Rofw: Willard Fretz, Donald Fryer, Eugene Rob- bins, Edward Rutter, Jack Grater, George Kershner, Bill Berry. Sccond Ro-wx Karl Schmidt, Richard Kratz, Robert Reifsneider, Rodman Kulp, Tom Newruck, Charles Kulp, Ronald Barber, Scott Brown, Edward Sheppard, Coach Hader. Third Ro-ua' Alvin Loughery, jay Fisher, Mike Kahney, Mike Hader, Joe Monville, Dennis Gould, Bob Weir, Warren Kratz, Ted Kershner, Coach Paul Bingaman. ilinnthall This year our football team was guided by our new coach, Mr. Paul Bingaman, and Coach Hader. With much enthusiasm Mr. Bingaman and his boys spent many hours on the practice field. The boys played their best game of the season against Upper Dublin and earned a 13 to 12 victory. Tom Newruck was captain and Jay Fisher the co-captain of the l953-54 season. SCHEDULE S.H.S. 4 Wyomissing 31 Perkiomen J.V. Prep 13 Upper Dublin 0 Norco l9 Jenkintown 13 Collegeville-Trappe Ted Kershner, a newcomer to our school, was our leading scorer with 44 points. Four of our best players who will graduate this year are: Jay Fisher, Bob Reifsneider, Ed. Shep- pard, and Rodman Kulp. The class of 1954 wishes good luck to the team and coach in years to come. Opp. 31 O l2 l9 46 49 Co-Captain--Jay Fisher F ifty-one GUTE BALLE GAME. First Rofw: Charles Carty, Eugene Robbins, Ted Kersh- Parker, Richard Hoffman, Allen Larson, Leonard Kearns, ner, Michael Hader, Jay Fisher, Douglas Smith, Thomas Dennis Gould, William Frisbie, Richard Banmiller, Newruek, Charles Kulp, Robert Reifsneider, Scott Lamar Schlotterer, Eugene Dunning, Vernon Souder, Brown, William Berry, George Kershner, Robert Mc- Warren Kratz, Coach Hader. Cahan. Second Rofw: VVilliam Ziegler, jack Preston, john Baseball Batter Up. This year the baseball team is promising good results. We have tive lettermen from last year, who are going to lead the way when the going is tough. They are: Jay Fisher Douglas Smith, Thomas New- ruck, Charles Kulp and Bill Berry. Along with these fellows will be two experienced men from last year, Eugene Robbins and Bob Reifsneider. The baseball team is under the direction of Coach Hader. Coach is also expecting to see some good worlc from our three new boys on the team. Ted Kershner, Nlilce Hader and Leonard Kearns. We wish to them a very successful season. g BOYS' BASEBALL SCHEDULE Rlonday, Nlarch 29-Spring City at Schwenlcsville Thursday, April l-Sehwenksville at Collegeville-Trappe Nlonday, April 5-West Pottsgrove at Sehwenksville Wednesdziyf, April 7-Schwenlcsville at Royersford Tuesday, April 13-Sehwenksville at Spring City Tuesday, April 20-Upper Perlciomen at Schwenlcsville Thursday, April 22-Schwenksville at North Coventry ldonday, April 26-Schwenksville at Boyertown Thursday, April 29-Royersford at Schwenksville Thursday, Klay 6-eCollegeville-Trappe at Schwenlcsville llonday, llay 10-Schwenksville at Upper Perkiomen Thursday, liay 13-North Coventry at Schwenlcsville lionday, Klay l7-Schwenlcsville at West Pottsgrove Capfain-Thomas Newruck Thursday, Xlay 20-Boyertown at Schwenlcsville Fifty-two 'QQ 'R ,. jg, Q 53 sp 3 r C ' A A Q L' 142 Newegg? Af ,sb ' 1 va ,Q my M1 . .... I I Q ... SV' QQVWEXQ www 5 vw Af Y wx ef New aww 'sm xwwwssressszawwmwwa semfmf wwwewmsswszf .Q w 9. 'o t 6 J 4 I 1 J j Q-J . vb, I ali' 1 MFL- 'C !X fx fX 6 X IR X ,Q Marjorie Carson bequeaths her ability to get along with others to Jack Grater. John Clemmer bequeaths his ability to become a senior to Kenneth Shellenberger. David Dunfee bequeaths his chemistry knowledge to lVIichael Hader, Jr. Jay Fisher bequeaths his physique to Darwin Gass. Patricia Graham bequeaths her Hirtatious nature to Alvin Loughery. llfleredith Hoffman bequeaths her hgure to Paul Hessler. Rose Keeley bequeaths her singing ability to Tom Newruck. Nancy' Kehs bequeaths her sweet personality to Janet Fairlie. Judith King bequeaths her ability to wear sweaters to Geraldine Hayes. Elaine Klock bequeaths her ability to attend school regularly to Ronnie Barber. Eleanor Kovacs bequeaths her dancing ability to Douglas Smith. Kathleen Kraft bequeaths her love for boys to Sally Turner. lVIary Kraft bequeaths her goalie pads to Yvonne Kufen. Rodman Kulp bequeaths his German knowledge to David Moyer. Qllaaa will We, the Class of '54 of the 1. Horace Landis Consolidated High School, County of Montgoinery, State of Pennsylfvania, do make this our last 'will and testament to the students and faculty of Srhwenksville High School. Beverly Lance bequeaths her wardrobe of sheer blouses to Eileen Hockl. Paul Little bequeaths his ability to be president of the class to Eugene Robbins. Harold Lohmiller bequeaths his curly hair to Ernest Shaw. Mildred Ott bequeaths her continuous talking to Florence Greaser. Samuel Phillips bequeaths his farming ability to Wilma Klingelhoeffer. Beverly Radcliff bequeaths her laugh to Barbara Tucker. Robert Reifsneider bequeaths his football ability to Emanuel Fornarol. Blanche Rudnick bequeaths her ability to wear make-up to Carol lweng. Nancy Schirk bequeaths her natural curly hair to Kenette Craft. Karl Schmidt bequeaths his ability to play the piano to Bill Berry. Ruth Schuchert bequeaths her basketball ability to Sally Gibbs. Edward Sheppard bequeaths his shyness to Joseph Monville. Shirley Thomas bequeaths her peroxide bottle to Eileen Kratz. Victor Vanderslice bequeaths his airplane licenses to Willard Fretz. hiartin Waldenberger bequeaths his driving ability to Gladys Harman. To Mrs. Clymer We bequeath a lesson in gymnastics. To Mrs. White we bequeath new music sheets to replace the ones we wore out. To hir. Henry we bequeath a home correspondence photography course. To Nlr. Graber we bequeath a private phonograph to play his Shakespeare records. To Mr. Hader we bequeath a shovel to dig up the answers in his collection of antique text books. To hir. Eurich we bequeath a more capable group of Maggie boys. To hflr. Kulp we bequeath an automatic heater for the portable. To Nlr. Meyer we bequeath private sleeping quar- ters, here at S.H.S. To Nlr. Cope we bequeath a lie detector to tell whether the absentees have really been sick or not. To Mrs. Wismer we bequeath a portable typewriter. To Nlrs. Shaffer we bequeath a free course in art. To hir. Bingaman we bequeath a new basketball team. To hir. Carfagno we bequeath a Trig class as studious as ours in the coming year. To the Juniors we bequeath our ability to make friends. Fifty-fou r Al George Dave Michnere Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Trumbore Dr. Clarence R. Kratz Franklin Cressman Harry Coover M. Donald Markley Renninger's Food Market E Schwenksville Item Roy Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. K. Miller and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. Robert M. Alderfer George Albright Neal Zaengle J. Edwin Miller Oscar Vogt LeRoy's Cleaners Pop Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kinley Radcliff John Schauder Hub James Keeley Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kehs Eleanor Keeley Mr. and lWrs. Tex Berger Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas S. Graber Coach Hader Wm. H. Vanderslice Theodore R. White C. P. Weaver Richard Carfagno Harry I. Clymer Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Denver R. Harman Rosie and Herb Peg and Don Mrs. Anna Sontag Mr. and Mrs. R. G. McCahan Pat and Bob Mrs. Dorothy Schaffer Joan Fulton HGrandma', Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Johnson Mr. and llrs. Nlartin C. Waldenberger Luise Kraft Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kraft Henry Rfleyer and Mrs. Robert W. Cope and Mrs. R. L. Yeager igatrnn Elini Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Phillips Mrs. Clara Abel I. Abel Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Waltz lVIr. and Mrs. Robert E. Little Doris Little Bob Little Mr. and lwrs. Orville H. Kraft Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. T. Graham Bette Lou and Teddy lVIr. and Nfrs. Howard L. Buhman Merritts W. Loyd Steiner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carson lVIr. and Mrs. Fred W. Eurich Mr. and lilrs. Paul S. Bingaman Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dunfee Jack Clemmer Mr. and iMrs. Carl H. Rogers Mr. and lVIrs. George Klock, Sr. llargie and Earl Nh. and Mrs. Charles W. del Pizzo Mr. and Mrs. William L. Du Bois Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Henry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schuchert Bev. Mr. Mr. Mr. Rodney and Meredith Dave and Shirley and Eddie and Mrs. H. V. Lohmiller and Mrs. Harry VanHorn and Mrs. Walter J. Kovacs Elmer and Eleanor Bill and lVIillie Miss Joan Stecher Mrs. Ina Watkins Rdrs. Anne R. Doughty hir. and Mrs. Warren L. Wismer hir. and Mrs. Donald Hohe Mrs. Nelson Mrs. Florence D. Folk Nlr. and llrs. Harold Whitenight Mr. and Mrs. George H. Dunkle Edith B. Van Fossen Nlrs. lVIarian S. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Steitz, Jr. Mr. and iklrs. D. Stannard Fifty-five