Schwenksville High School - Lanconian Yearbook (Schwenksville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1956 volume:

i .ax 626- gwfcwm W ' Sinai? 'eff 0 'U The 1956 LANCONIAN .ff 1956 LANCO IA Schwenksville Joint Consolidilted High School SCHWENKSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Editor ............. ........... E ileen Kratz Sylvia Merkel Associate Editors ........... Phyllis Kriebel Advisor .......... lVIr. Dallas S. Graber CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION . SENIORS . , . UNDERCLASSIVIEN . ACTIVITIES . . SPORTS . . PATRONS . y Page Page Page Page Page Page Yearbook Dedication Now that we are graduating we begin to realize what an important part Mr. Weaver has played in shaping our lives during our school days and in helping to plan our future vocations. ' Mr. Weaver joined the faculty in 194-7, teaching junior high school English, social studies, and guidance. He has been in charge of the testing program for the junior-senior high school for the past several yearsg however, he assumed his most important role only this year when he became the school guidance counselor. ln this capacity he has given us all much valuable advice, which we feel will enable us to play our part in society with a much better understanding. For these reasons and many more we, the Class of 1956, dedicate the 1956 Lanconian to Mr. Clayton P. Weaver. 4 ADMINIS T RA TION Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 As you the Class of 1956 leave our school, I am hoping that you carry with you one thing not listed in the high school curriculum but more important than any course which you do find there-FAITH. Unless you have faith of three kinds as you go through life you will he severely handicapped. First of all, you must have faith in God, a world Without a Divine plan is unthinkable. Secondly, having faith in God, you must also have faith in yourself that with Godis help you can and must accomplish something of value as you go through life. Finally, you must have faith in your fellowmen. If you have faith in people, they will nearly always ustify your confidence. With these three kinds of faith, you, too, can move mountains. Without them, you can never achieve the complete and fully satisfying life toward which We all are striving. As you go forth, the best Wishes of all of us go with you. We have faith in you and We shall expect great things of you. ROBERT W. COPE Supervising Principal B.A. University of Pennsylvania MRS. KATHRYN WISMER Secretary to Supervising Principal 6 lVl.S. University of Pennsylvania Good Luck to the Class of 1956 The first step of your formal education is now finished, but your education never really ends. Some of you will go on to college, others will enter industry, business, and farming. What- ever your station in life may be, each one of you has a vital contribution to make to our society. Our school has tried to help you develop attitudes and modes of behavior which will make you an intelligent and productive citizen of our great country. Vlfhatever may be your choice of occupation, whether you become a farmer, tradesman, la- borer, technician, or professional worker, do your job to the best of your ability. No one can ask more of you than that. The highest praise a man can receive is a slogan the United States Navy uses Job well donen. Cicero, the famous Roman philosopher and orator, said: HWhat one has, one ought to use, and whatever he does, he should do with all his might? Our country needs all manners and kinds of workers. Our future depends on having many varied occupations. They are all part of a huge team working for the enlightenment of America and the world. You are an important part of that team and a team is just as strong as its weakest link. Therefore, consider yourself im- portant and do the best job you know how to do in the occupation of your choosing. John D. Rockefeller said, I believe in the dignity of labor, whether head or hands, that the world owes no man a living but it owes every man an opportunity to make a living. THOMAS P. HENRY, JR. High School Principal B.A. Ursinus College lVl.S. University of Pennsylvania MRS. RUTH SCHUCHERT Secretary to the High School Principal PAUL S. BINGAMAN BS. Temple University Health, Physical Education and Mathematics Sports and Gymnastics Club Sponsor Football and Basketball Coach l DOROTHY M. BLISS B.A. Marywood College English and Latin Senior Tri-Hi-Y Sponsor RICHARD J. CARFAGNO ' B.S. West Chester State Teachers College Mathematics Mechanics Club Sponsor Director of Activities MARGARET M. DEL PIZZO B.S. Immaculata College English and Home Economics Student Council Sponsor, Cheerleading Sponsor, Boys Cooking Sponsor 8 FRED W. EURICH B.S. Pennsylvania State College Vocational Agriculture and General Shop Student Council Sponsor, F.F.A. Sponsor, Assembly Programs Director, ,lunior Sport Club Sponsor GLENNA R. FULMER BS. West Chester State Teachers College Health and Physical Education Girls, Hockey and Basketball Coach GLORIA GOLDFIELD B.A. Douglass College English Drarnatics Club Sponsor DALLAS S. GRABER B.A. Lehigh University English and German Yearbook Sponsor and Senior Class Sponsor 9 MICHAEL HADER B.A. Lehigh University Sciences A. A . Sponsor Knights of Science Club Sp Director of Athletics Baseball Coach JOHN W. HECK B.S. Lebanon Valley College Music Clee Club Director DONALD D. KRONINGER B.S. Kutztown State Teachers College Social Studies Assistant Football Coach .l.V. Basketball Coach Newspaper Club Sponsor FRANK A. LAWRENCE Marquette University Instrumental Music 10 OILSOT JOHN R. RESETAR B.S. State Teachers College Lock Haven, Pa. Sciences and Social Studies Asst. Football Coach Varsity Club Sponsor and Junior Science Club Sponsor ALBERT G. ROBINSON B.S. University of New Hampshire Commercial Subjects Commercial Club Sponsor VALERIE H. ROGERS Brooklyn State Teachers College New York University Social Studies and Mathematics Sponsor of Pen Pal Club Librarian DOROTHY G. SHAFFER BS. Ohio University Art Art Club Sponsor ll CLAYTON P. WEAVER, JR. BS., MS., M.A. University of Pennsylvania English, Social Studies, and Guidance Guidance Counselor School Board DAVID H. WILSON BS. State Teachers College New Britain, Conn. lVI.S. University of Pennsylvania Remedial Reading Front Row, left to right: Claude Kulp, Mrs. Estelle Doskiez, Mrs. Florence Schwenk, Mrs. Ruth Hufnagle, Wellington Young, Frank Renninger .lr., Francis Moser. Second Row: Floyd Landes, Ernest Royer, Robert Reifsneider, Vlfallace Oelsclllager. Fred Schlick. Clarence Kratz. Robert NIcCahau. 12 Although our school is relatively small in size, the courses offered enable our stu- dents to prepare for arlvunced learning, to perfect business techniques, to gain knowledge of homernalfing and farming, to acquire mechanical slcills and woorl craftsmanship, anal to rlevelop strong borlies. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT A very attentive history class listens to the student teaching of Donald Johnson. Mr. Kron- inger feels the students, knowl- edge is broadened when given a chance to participate in class. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The fingers are really Hying in this second year typing class. The commercial curriculum provides training which will help the students secure posi- tions in the business world. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Hader's chemistry class is performing a delicate experi- ment in combustion. By the look on the students' faces it seems they have achieved quite an accomplishment. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Doug Smith writes a Ger- man II assignment on the black- board. The rest of the students translate the lesson in English as Patricia Waldenberger reads it in German. ART DEPARTMENT This serious looking group of art students is concentrating on finishing their paintings of winter scenes. This is only one of the Fine Arts courses the students enjoy participating in. HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT This homemaking class is learning the fundamentals of sewing. Supplementary to sew- ing, the girls are also taught how the prepare meals and be- come good housewives. AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT An important part of this agricultural course is land- scaping. These boys are apply- ing their knowledge by remov- ing unwanted shrubbery from the school grounds. The boys are given practical jobs so when they graduate they will take their place as skilled farmers. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT In order to develop a healthy. sound body the entire student body is required to participate in the athletic program. This group of boys is ener- getically performing their cal- isthenics before the gym class begins. Mr. Bingaman feels this is essential in developing a healthy physique. ' '- x-vias-M. HH?-V Q 5:35 22' ,I Q ff fmyv:S,s2Sx,..Q.,gW ef, - W A? we Ya' Q 'V WWKQQX ,mffwz iw? 2 adgjvx w we if ef .wma ffm? WW .,,, : A Afffiggiid' N JANE BOYER ufaniei' General Usually seen with Sandy or riding in a green and beige Chevy . . . likes her spaghetti and meat balls . . . often cutting Tri-Hi-Y club for dancing. Activities: A.A. 12, Drill Team 9, 11, Yearbook staff 125 Safety patrol 9, 10, 11g Glee Club 9, 10, 113 Dancing Club 10, 11, 12, Tri-Hi-Y Club 12g Senior Play 12. RANDALL BLADES Ray,, General , Hails from Norristown . . . refugee from the Junior homeroom . . . sparkling sense of humor . . . loves those heated arguments in P.O.D. class . . . has a hard time getting his Trig. homework in on time . . . versatile . . . full of fun. Activities: Newspaper Club 12, Assistant Editorg Commercial Club 12, Vice- Presidentg Senior Play 12, Baseball 12. SCOTT BROWN Possv Academic The man with the crewcut . . . a sixty minute man on the football team . . . likes lunch time . . . thinks chemistry is easy . . . plans to make college a part of his future. Activities: A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice-President 10g Football 9, 10, 11, 12, Co- captain 12g Basketball 9, 10, 11, Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12g Varsity Club 12, Knights of Science 12g Newspaper 113 Chess and Checkers 113 Boys' Sports Club 10g Hunting and Fishing Club 93 Student Council 12. ANITA BUCKWALTER Neetie,' General A friend to all . . . ever ready to lend a helping hand . . . our only natural blonde . . . easy going . . . plays a mean electric guitar . . . rather quiet . . . enjoys gym class and food . . . very popular and athletic. Activities: Drill Team 9, 11, 12, Hockey 9, 10, 11g Glee Club 9, 10, 113 Safety Patrol 9, 10, 113 Yearbook Staff 12, Dancing Club 12g Newspaper Club 11, Photography Club 10. 16 MARY DUFFY 661711577 General Short and sweet . . . lost without Juanita . . . an asset to any boyls datebook . . . has trouble reading in English class . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . has a friendly smile for everyone . . . loves to dance. Activities: Drill Team 125 Safety Patrol 125 Hockey 125 Tri-Hi-Y 115 Danc- ing Club 11, 125 Newspaper Club 12. EMAIVUEL FORNAROL '6Manny7' General Class lover . . . gets around in his blue Plymouth . . . always clown- ing . . . can,t see the value of studying . . . travels with Bobby, Paul, and Allan . . . a night club owner in the future. Activities: A.A. 9, 10, 11, 125 Yearbook Staff 125 Baseball Manager 105 Boys' Glee Club 115 Knights of Science 115 Dancing Club 10, 125 Senior Play 12. IUANITA FREIER 'cfuanitan ' General Has a flair for dancing . . . tall blonde with blue eyes . . . loves almost any kind of food . . . giggles at anyonels wise cracks . . . endless vitality . . . usually seen with Mary and Shirley . . . her ambition is to take a long rest after graduation. Activities: Cheerleading 10, 11, 125 Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11, 125 Hockey 9, 10, 11, 125 Basketball 125 Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 125 Dancing Club 9, 10, 115 Newspaper 12. WILLIAM FRISBIE Bill Academic Always listening to his radio . . . can always be found working in Rahns store . . . Dougls sidekick . . . girls are the least of his worries . . . hopes to be an engineer after he completes college. Activities: Class Treasurer 9, 10, 11, 125 Student Council Treasurer 125 A.A. Treasurer 125 Student Council Member 11, 125 Basketball 10, 11, 125 Baseball 10, 11, 125 Band 9, 105 Knights of Science 11, 125 Senior Play 12. 17 LORETTA HANSON Sno0ky', General Hard working newspaper editor . . . always talking . . . likes the opposite sex . . . will eat almost anything . . . would like to become a secretary, but would settle for the routine of a housewife. Activities: Drill Team 11, 12: Safety Patrol 9, 10: Cheerleading 9, 105 Hockey 95 Dancing Club 10, 11, 125 Glee Club 9, 10, 113 Newspaper Editor 12. JOAN HEACOCK foanie General Pleasing personality . . . enjoys a good joke . . . pals around with Anita . . . buzzes around in a Pontiac . . . future plans include be- coming Mrs. Reds Eastwood. Activities: Drill Team 11, 12: Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11: F.H.A. 93 Photography Club 10g Newspaper 11g Yearbook Staff 12: Dancing Club 12: Hockey 10, 11. PA UL HESSLER Pauly General Proud owner of a mad Mercury . . . bashful with the opposite sex . . . has fun pestering a certain bookkeeping teacher . . . loves to argue about everything in general . . . can be quiet at times. Activities: A.A. Member 9, 10, 11, 123 Sportsman Club 9g Mechanics Club 10, 123 Boys' Glee Club 11: Senior Play 12. A E. THEODORE KERSHNER Ted,' Academic Friendly and well-liked . . . participates in practically all school ac- tivities . . . thrives on sports . . . usually seen taking notes in chem- istry . . . known for his unmistakable car . . . one of the senior Hat tops. Activities: Class president 10: Class Vice-President ll, 123 Student Council Vice-President 113 A.A. Member 10, 11, 12, President 12: Varsity Club Presi- dent 123 Football 10, 11, 12, Co-Captain 12: Basketball 10, ll, 12, Captain 11, 12: Baseball 10, ll, 12: Knights of Science 12g Yearbook Staff 12: Senior Play 12. 18 WILMA KLINGELHOEFFER aBilli6v General Flirtatious . . . likes the opposite sex . . . good cheerleadingcaptain . . . plays left wing on the hockey team . . . future plans include business school. Activities: Class Secretary 123 Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 123 Operetta 93 Safety Patrol 9g Hockey 9, 10, 11, 123 Basketball Manager 103 Clee Club 9, 10, 11, 123 Dancing Club 10, 11, 12, Senior Play 12. EILEEN KRATZ Eileen,, Academic One of the tall willowy seniors . . . generally seen with Phyllis . . . despises school, but enjoys the social life . . . a high pressure Christ- mas card salesman . . . loves to dance. Activities: Yearbook Editor 12, Senior Play 12, A.A. 9, 10, 113 .l.V. Cheer- leading 10, 11: Safety Patrol 103 Basketball 103 Dancing Club 9, 10, 11, 12. OSCAR KRATZ X Sonny', Agriculture Usually found sleeping in class . . . has a ready smile for everyone . . . a big fellow with a great sense of humor . . . enjoys class ac- tivities . . . can be found talking about hot rods anytime, but finds it hard to keep his license. Activities: President of Mechanics Club 123 Football 93 Basketball 93 F.F.A. 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 113 Dancing Club 10, 11, 12. PHYLLIS KRIEBEL Phyl', A cadem ic Flirtations and hard to please . . . can usually be found with Eileen . . . Monday is a legal holiday for her . . . lives for P.O.D. class . . . always re-arranging her hair-do . . . went to Collegeville to find the right boy . . . a future woman in white. Activities: Assistant Yearbook Editor 123 Student Council 11g A.A. 9, 10, 11, Cheerleading 9, 10, 113 Hockey 9g Basketball 10, 113 Baseball Scorekeeper 11, 123 Drill Team 123 Safety Patrol 93 Dancing Club 10? Nursing Club Vice-Presi- dent 123 Knights of Science 12. 19 GARY KULP c'Garrison'5 Academic Well-liked . . . one of the quiet fellows in the senior class . . . pleas- ing personality . . . pals around with Tom . . . bashful with the opposite sex . . . enjoys working on cars . . . interested in mechanics and geology. Activities: Sportsman Club 9g Mechanics Club 10g Science Club 11, 123 Senior Play 12. ALLAN LARSON Big Al Academic Always enjoys a good joke . . . known for his corny ones . . . class president . . . has friends galore . . . one of the brains of the class . . . always flashing his long lashes at some female . . . a glance into the years to come finds Allan a successful geologist. Activities: Class President 11, 123 Baseball 10, 11, 12: Basketball 9, 103 Yearbook Staff 12, Sportsman Club 93 Dancing Club 10? Boys, Glee Club 113 Knights of Science 11, 123 A.A. 9, 10, 11, 123 Student Council 123 Senior Play 12. DONNA McCARTY D0nna', Easy to get along with . . . really enjoys being teased . . . the girl who is always stopping traffic on Main street . . . loves to eat in study hall . . . a favorite expression uAre you kidding? Activities: A.A. 123 Drill Team 11, 12, Captain 123 Safety Patrol 10, 11, 123 Student Council 123 Glee Club 10, 11, 123 Dancing Club 10, 123 Yearbook 12g Newspaper 113 Senior Play 12. SYLVIA MERKEL Sibby', Academic Likes all boys in general . . . rates high in athletic activities . . . enjoys knitting . . . thrives on Italian food . . . always has something to do . . . can rattle off her German translations quickly . . . plans to be a designer . . . co-captain of the cheerleaders. Activities: Class Secretary 10, 113 Class Treasurer 123 A.A. Member 9, 10, 11, 123 Secretary 121 Assistant Yearbook Editor 123 Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 123 Operetta 93 Safety Patrol 10, 11, 123 Student Council 12, Hockey 9, 10, 11, 123 Basketball 9, 10, 11, 123 Glee Club 9, 10, 113 Dancing Club 9, 10, 11, 125 Newspaper Editor 113 Senior Play 12. 20 IEANNETTE OTT nfennyv General A good sport . . . dislikes bossy people . . . full of fun . . . if she lives on laughs, she will live forever . . . has beautiful brown hair . . . knows how to handle a tractor better than a car. Activities: A.A. 9, 125 Cheerleading 9, 105 Drill Team 11, 125 Safety Patrol 9, 10, 125 Hockey 9, 10, 11, 125 Ceramics Club 95 Newspaper 125 Dancing 9, 10, 125 F.H.A. 9, 105 Art Club 12. NANCY REIFSNEIDER Nance,' Academic Great dreamer about the future . . . blonde hair . . . good in mathe- matics . . . loves zeps . . . hates P.O.D. class . . . fast center guard in basketball Activities:AYearbook Staff 125 Drill Team 125 Senior Play 125 A.A. 9, 10, 115 Cheerleading 105 Hockey 9, 10, 115 Basketball 9, 10, 11, 125 Dancing club 9, 10, 11, 125 Knights of Science 12. CLIFFORD RISING nNeal Agriculture Friendly with everyone . . . bashful with the girls . . . rather shy and quiet, but a swell guy . . . smallest in the class . . . an asset to any class party . . . one of Mr. Hessler's '4Chapeleers.w Activities: Senior Play 125 Stamp Club 9, 105 Dancing Club 125 Mechanics Club 125 Treasurer of F.F.A. 12. JEAN ROSENBERGER Hfeanien General Kenny is the fellow in her life . . . enjoys a good laugh now and then . . . one of the co-captains of the hockey squad . . . favorite hobby is writing and receiving letters from Hawaii . . . usually seen with Jeanette. Activities: A.A. 9, 10, 125 Yearbook Staff 125 Cheerleading 105 Drill Team 9, 125 Safety Patrol 9, 10, 125 Basketball 10, 11, 125 Hockey 9, 10, 11, 125 Glee Club 9, 105 Art Club 125 Dancing Club 9, 10, 11. 21 FLORENCE SACKS Flossie,' General One of the more quiet girls in the senior class??? . . . usually seen with Bernice . . . enjoys driving her father's Pontiac . . . always willing to eat, and associate with boys. Activities: Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11, 123 Commercial Club 12: Ceramics Club 93 Photography Club 103 Drill Team 11, 123 Glee Club 103 Dancing Club 9, 123 Art Club 12. l ROBERT SCHIRK l Bobby General Nice to know . . . tease of the senior class . . . girls are his down fall when it comes to staying out of trouble . . . always around when he's needed . . . enjoys being with the opposite sex . . . one of Ren- ninger,s men. Activities: Junior Sportsman's Club 93 Agriculture 9, 103 F.F.A. 9, 105 Dancing Club 10, 123 Boys' Glee Club 113 A.A. Member 123 Yearbook Club, Yearbook Staff 123 Senior Play 12. DOUGLAS SMITH c'Doug', A cadem ic Likeable lad, one of the wolves of the senior class . . . short, intelli- gent, obliging . . . tries to have an answer for every question . . . likes sports . . . plans include college and following the horses. Activities: Class President 93 Basketball 9, 10. 11, Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12, Boys' Sports Club 9, 103 Varsity Club Secretary 12, Chess and Checker Club 113 A.A. Member 9, 10, 11, 123 Dancing Club 12. RUTH TROVINGER Ruthie7' A cad em ic One of our quieter girls . . . liked by everyone . . . one of the four senior cheerleaders . . . enjoys playing basketball . . . always getting Ais in her tests . . . never fails to have her homework done. Activities: Yearbook Staff 123 Safety Patrol 9, 10, 113 Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 123 Basketball 10, 11, 123 Dancing Club 9, 10, Glee Club 9, 103 Science Club 123 Nursing Club 12. 22 Tuck', Academic Short . . . intelligent blonde . . . an excellent dancer . . . ardent foot- ball fan . . . likes butterscotch sundaes and good clothes . . . a look into the future finds Carolyn becoming a first rate nurse. Activities: Class Secretary 9, Senior Play 12, Drill Team 9, 11, 12, Year- book Staff 12, Safety Patrol 10, 11, A.A. Member 9, 10, 11, 12, Science Club 12, Nursing Club 12, Newspaper 11, Dancing Club 9, 10, 12. Toni, Agriculture Quiet . . . can never be found when theregs work to be done . . . always late for school . . . comes when convenient . . . can usually be found with Cary . . . finds dances and girls a complete bore. Activities: Agriculture Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Sportsman Club 9, Mechanic Club 10, 12. CAROLYN T UCKER PATRICIA WALDENBERGER Pat A cademic Attractive . . . pleasing personality . . . nice smile for everyone . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . one of our engaged seniors . . . chemistry is her downfall . . . enjoys Collegeville dances. Activities: A.A. Member 9, 10, 11, 12, Dancing Club 9, 10, 11, Senior Knights of Science 12, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11, 12, Glee Club 9, 10, Yearbook Staif 12, Drill Team 10, 12. LYLE WEST Westie', General A good sport . . . pet peeve is stuck-up girls . . . noted for his slow motion and absences from school . . . enjoys eating anything any- time . . . plans on finding a more favorable climate . . . coffee maker of the senior chemistry class. THOMAS WILEY 23 BERNICE ZILINSKI HBerniev General Allergic to selling Christmas cards and Mr. Graber's speech assign- ments . . . well known for her ability to dress neat . . . speaks her mind . . . particularly partial to maple nut sundaes and the color blue. Activities: Safety Patrol Secretary 12g Tri-Hi-Y Secretary 115 Drill Team 129 Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11, 129 Glee Club 9g Photography Club 109 Tri-Hi-Y Club 11, 12. CLASS COLORS Reel, Black and White CLASS FLOWER Red Rose Bud CLASS MOTTO By Courage, aml By Faith CLASS OFFICERS President ...... .................. . . .... .. ...... ALLAN LARSON Vice President ..... .................. T ED KERSHNER Secretary ..... ...... W ILMA KLINCELHOEFFER Treasurers ...... .............. W ILLIAM FRISBIE SYLVIA MERKEL Senior Class Officers left to right: Bill Frisbie, Wilma Klingelhoefler, Ted Kershner, Allan Larson, Sibby Merkel. 24 Presenting the garland of flowers to the senior class of '55 are tleft to right? Juanita Freier, Sylvia Merkel, Bernice Zilinski, Scott Brown, Eileen Kratz, Oscar Kratz, Sandra Yost. fliackgroundl Paul Hessler, Emanuel Fornarol, Douglas Smith, Robert Schirk, ,loan Heacock. Class History One morning we awoke and found ourselves freshmen at Schwenksville High. There were fifty-six of us and without hesitation we elected our class oflicers. We elected Douglas Smith as our president, Linford Bittner as our vice-presi- dent, Carolyn Tucker as our secretary, and Bill Frisbie as our treasurer. Mr. Weaver and Mr. Eurich were our leaders in the beginning of our journey through high school. BOTTOM LEFT! Harmonizing at our clean up party after the dance, Ebb Tide. Left to Right: Phyllis Kriebel, Scott Brown, Douglas Smith, Eileen Kratz, Emanuel Fornarol. BOTTOM RIGHT: Carolyn Tucker and Allan Larson creating some atmosphere for our dance HAutumn Leaves. Enjoying an ice cream party during the 1955 magazine campaign. Standing fleft to right? Sylvia Merkel, Phyllis Kriehel, Eileen Kratz, Jeanette Josephson, Ruth Trovinger, Florence Sacks. Sitting lleft to rightl Scott Brown, Allan Larson, Ted Kershner, Emanuel Fornarol, Robert Schirk, Gary Kulp, Paul Hessler. As time went on we discovered that we had high school years Ted Kershner was our presi- grown and become forty-four sophomores. At dent, Sylvia Merkel, our secretary and Bill this time we received our class rings which we Frisbie our treasurer. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Hader still wear proudly. During this phase of our were our advisors. BOTTOM LEFT: Make-up time for our assembly program. lLeft to right! Wilma Klingelhoeffer, Carolyn Tucker, Scott Brown, Mrs. del Pizzo. BOTTOM RIGHT: The stage scene for our dance '4Ebb Tide? 26 TOP LEFT: A decorating committee meeting at the Merkel household. First row: Sylvia Merkel, Oscar Kratz, Loretta Hanson. Second row: Sandra Yost, Paul Hessler, Phyllis Kriehel, Eileen Kratz, Carolyn Tucker, Bernice Zilinski, Allan Larson, ,lean Rosenberger, Emanuel Fornarol. TOP RIGHT: The stage scene for our dance 4'Bright and Cayf, Time wore on and we became juniors. The thirty-nine members of our class elected Allan Larson as our president, Ted Kershner as our vice-president, Sylvia Merkel as our secretary and Bill Frisbie as our treasurer. With Mr. Carfagno as our director, we planned and dec- orated for two dances: S'Ebb Tidev and Bright and Gayv, as well as the Spring Prom, Invita- tion To Dream. For an assembly we presented a short play and pantomime which seemed to meet with everyoneis approval. We held several class parties that were well attended and en- joyed by all. At the class night exercises we proudly presented a garland of flowers to the Class of H55 and our president Allan Larson re- ceived the Key of Education. BoTToM LEFT! Celebrating a victory after an intramural game are Ted Kershner and Doug Smith. BOTTOM RIGHT! uMake a Wlishq was the theme for our midwinter record dance this year. TOP LEFT: Paul Hessler, flying ace of the senior class, is giving a demonstration of his skill during a class party. Watching fleft to right! are Donna McCarty, Pat Waldenberger, Carolyn Tucker, Robert Schirk, Mae Berstler, Mary Duffy, Oscar Kratz, Phyllis Kriebel. TOP RIGHT: Celebrating another intramural victory are Lyle West, Oscar Kratz, Paul Hessler. Now we have reached our goal, through hard work, study, and a lot of fun thrown in. We have finally become seniors. Our thirty-three members, led by lVlr. Graber, elected Allan Lar- son president. Ted Kershner was elected as vice- president, Wilma Klingelhoeffer was elected as secretary, and Bill Frisbie and Sylvia Merkel as our treasurers. On of our biggest jobs was the selling of Christmas cards and candy to earn money to send us on our way to Washington on our class trip. We again presented two record dances: Autumn Leaves and ulVlake a Wishw, that were outstanding for their beautiful decora- tions. Our senior play, You Can't Take It With Youw was a big success and lots of fun to pre- sent. And so our four years at Schwenksville have come to an end, but our lives are just beginning, for there are many days still to come. We the Class of '56 are going to continue to work and have fun wherever we go. This is not the end, only the beginning. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Graber, our class advisor, giving Jeanette Josephson a treat during one of our dances. BOTTOM RIGHT: The cast of our Junior assembly program. Left to right: Sandra Yost, Eugene Robbins, Phyllis Kriebel, Scott Brown, Jane Boyer. . . . ,. , . :: S . , . ? Q Vx ' ,2 1' ' 'Q A ' 9 Q? 1 'S -z E Q 'Nb' JN 1 I QQ x Q :ffl Q Q ,sew :.,.. . NN V NK N We Q Q X 1 W .. 1-wx W., , Left to right, jirst row: Loretta Shontz, Eifa Mae Doran, Joanne Mathias, Ruth Dunfee, Kitty Dunlap, Mr. Kron- inger, Mr. Cariagno, Sue Rowland, Gloria Rothenberger, Beverly Landes, Margaret Zilinski. Barbara Beltz. Sec- onfl row: Harold Beck, Fred Schlick, Judy Levengood, Doris Little, Kathleen Certzen, lrene Kratz, Bette Lou Huf- nagle, Pat Oswald, Faye Royer, Blanche Zaengle, Robert Roth, Gene Dunning. Third row: Joseph Livergood, Rich- ard Banmiller, Mike Hader, Mike Kahney, Robert Greaser, Sid Yost, Dick Kratz, Perry Cook, Dennis Gould, Der- wood Yerkes, Charles Wink. Fourth row: Reynold Parke, Richard Huber, Bill Meyers, John Parker, Lamar Schlot- terer, George Kershner, Richard Hoffman, Paul Frey, Vernon Souder. The Junior Class The Junior Class is bringing to a close a very now looking forward to their prom which will busy year which they will long remember. Dur- be held in May. ing this time they sponsored an assembly, a quiz The members of the Junior Class extend their entitled You Too Can Be Funny, and two suc- best wishes for a successful future to the grad- cessful dances A'lVloments to Rememberfi and on uating class. St. Patricks, Day, uLeprachon Leap? They are funior Officers, left to right: Mike Hader, Sophomore Ojficers, left to right: Donald Vice Presidentg Loretta Shontz, Secretary, Kirkner, President, Janis Riegel, Secretary, Faye Royer, George Kershner, Treasurersg Jack Preston, Treasurerg Ed Rutter, Vice Richard Kratz, President. President, absent when picture was taken. 30 10-1 HOMEROOM-Seated: Carol Meng, Mary Ellen Lambert, Ruth Dunning, Joan Sowers, Nancy Walker, Jane Wack, Mr. Resetar, Eleanor Oelschlager, Joy Shellenberger, Elsie Greaser, Marjorie Barron, Kay Kratz, Alice Heimbach. Standing: Glenn Landes, Stan Radcliff, Tony Miller, James Hartman, Colin Parke, Roger Jones, Todd Young, Gil Axford, Phil Trumbauer, Bob McCahan, Richard Sheppard, John Bogert, Joe DeLutis. The Sophomore Class The Class of ,58 had quite an exciting year. A dance, which was titled 4'Moonlight Serenadew, featured attractive crepe paper decorations in pastel shades of blue and pink with white. Finan- cially, the class did very well. During the basketball season both the boys and girls teams were runners-up for the inter- class championship. Their social activities included several class parties. During Schoolmen's Week they spon- sored a trip to Philadelphia to visit the popular television program, '4Bandstand'7, and on this occasion they presented M.C. Bob Horn with a pennant of the Schwenksville School. 10-2 HOMEROOM-Seated: D. George, M. Meyers, P. Montgomery, L. Grisdale, J. Wack, D. Martin, Mr. Eurich, P. Wink, J. Riegel, J. Bean, C, Smith, C. Kriebel, J. Swartley. Second row: P. Watkins, G. Bickert, J. Preston. D. Kirkner, J. Kratz, E. Marks, J. Rose, B. Scott, J. Gamble, VV. Swarr, R. Smith. Third row: W. Ziegler, C. Hartline, T. Cole, H. Bossert. 9-1 HOMEROOM-Left to rigl1t4Bottor row: ,loan Fulton, Patsy Schirk, June Faust, Shirley Dehorty, Nancy Chittick. Carole Arnold, Mr. Hader. Kathy Bickert, Elaine Huber, Delores Myers, Elizabeth Kratz. Laura Wills, Virginia Stover. Second row: John Bossert, Harold Turner, Jack lIcCahan, Wayne Kramer, Anne Colden, Barbara Smith, Janet Whitenight, Stanly Kline, Tracey Harris, Henry Shontz, Tom Drummond. Third row: Don Johnson Richard Schlick, Ray Spatz, Harold Kemp, Elmer Ott, Richard Reed. inth Grade 9-2 HOMEROOM-Seated: L. Sell, B. Larson. D. Clemmer. L. Sands, D. Wile. F. Frey. Miss Coldfield, C. Bol- ton, K. Harrington, D. Snyder, B. Meyers, S. Zaengle. V. DeLutis. Second Row: J. Hayes. R. Caugler, R. Stahley. A. Klock, M. Murphy, L. Kraft. N. Barron. C. Carty, E. Redcay. W. Josephson, R. Young. Third row: H. Keyser, B. Schuchert, L. Ruth, P. Nester, D. Freier, K. Hillegass, R. Smith, S. Landis. 32 8-1 HOMERGDM--First row, left to right: Marie Meyers, Lorraine Cresko, Andrea Fry, Esther Cope, Regina Carty, Alice Hillegass, Mrs. Fulmer, Rette Lou Haas, Kathy Heacock, Ethel Bossert, Sally King, Dale Boohar. Janice Moyer. Second row, left to right: R. William Berstler. Edward Hockl, Thomas Faust. Alfred Hayes, George Albright, Anna Keifrider, Janet Anderson, Amy Golden, David Crosely, Edward Berghart, Leon Hillegass, Barry Kratz, Lee Johnson. Third row, left to right: John Meyers. Jim Clayton, David Dull, William Jenkins, Phil Marks, Richard Aiman, Dennis Clark, Mike Harris, Edward Creatr-r. Eighth Grade 8-2 HOMEROOM-First row, left to right: R. Blanche Wink, Beverly Stong, Marilyn Sheppard, Karen Nyce, Carol Shankweiler, Dolores Weidenmoyer, Mr. Robinson, Sue Rodenbaugh, Sandra Sprawls, Sandra Stiteler, Delores Schwenk, Rose Ann Ziss, Ruth Williams. Second row, left to right: Kenneth Zeigler, Robert Metzger, Gary Zeigler, Jimmy Wenhold, Scarlet Yerk, Joan Storkey, Marjorie Schirk, Steven Vodopija, Russell Rothenherger, Godfrey Ott. Charles Whitman. Third row, left to right: Ronald Yerkes, Ronald Offner. Alton Weiss, Mifllin Singleton, Fred Stamets. Joe O'Ncil. I 33 7-1 HOMEROOM-Lejz to right, first row: Barbara Hartline, Janet Berry, Betty Gamble, Mary Jane Ziss, Nina Weiss, Eva Spatz, Patti Friel, Mrs. Rogers, Jane Gertzen, Betty Walker, Florence Shaw, Donna Hunsicker, Betty Kennessen, Ruth Kratz, Margaret Rauch. Second row: Joe Bogert, Ronald Maute, Joe Moyer, Nelson Swartley, David Dehorty, Buddy Fry, Clarke Ott, John Tucker, Teddy Crowell, George Greby, Lance Summers, Dennis Yerk, Ray Pierson, Harold Wampole, Marlin Lipsett. Third row: Doug Vogt, Don Boyer, Ronald Wolf, Bruce Morgan, Lee Mil- ler, Billy Fenstermacher, Lloyd Keyser, George Sowers. Seventh Grade 7-2 HOMEROOMfLeft to right, first row: Nancy Bossert, Mary Fryer, Margaret Weldon, Donna Wadlinger, Dawn Royer, Darlene Jernegen, Mr. Heck, Marie Gamble, Phyllis Miller, Alice Williams, Patsy Beltz, Evelyn Sum- mers, Bonnie lckes. Second row: Ray Yeanish, Harvey Long, Larry Walker, Richard Minford, Leonard Metzger, Lorraine Landis, Carol Cole, Barbara Souder, Stella Walters, Jennings Bossard, Barry Underkoliler, Dennis Kindig, David Coull, Nevin Stong. Third row: Teddy Bill. David Smith, Douglas Ott, Allan Rowland, Harvey Heacock, John Morgan, Eddie Crawford, Ronald Musselman, Alfred Day, Eddie George, Jimmie Swarr. 34 ACTIVITIES Junior Prom One of the important moments for all to re- member was the evening of the Junior Prom. The atmosphere created on May 14, 1955 was certainly an Invitation To Dreamnl! The soft, sweet music provided by Johnny Allen and his orchestra put everyone in a dreamy mood. The endeavor put forth by the Juniors was not in vain. The gymnasium was changed into a beautiful garden patio and the white pillars, entwined with ivy, brought out the Southern theme. The pink walls were set off by the white garden furniture placed around the dance floor. The billowy clouds and soft revolving lights created an effect throughout the evening. The highlight of the Prom was the crowning of the Queen, Barbara Tucker. Barbara ascend- ed the fountain-bordered stairway leading to the throne, where Allan Larson, President of the Junior Class presented the crown. TOP LEFT: Queen Barbara Tucker and escort Bill Whitehead. TOP RIGHT: Seated Mr. and Mrs. Steitz, Mr. and Mrs. Cope, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, and Mr. and Mrs. Allenls Orchestra. CENTER RIGHT: A View of the pillars and canopy which created dancers. BOTTOM LEFT: A view of the entrance to the dance floor. BOTTOM RIGHT the clean-up detail after the dance. Mr. and Hrs. Henry. Standing, Resetar. CENTER LEFT: Johnny a romantic atmosphere for the President Allan Larson heads Senior Pla 4'You Canlt Take It With You was the amus- ing three act comedy presented by the class of '56, on April 6th and 7th, The Sycamore family was a family with dif- ferent habits from most families. They includ- ed collecting snakes, dancing, evading income tax collectors and manufacturing fire works. Alice and Tony trying to overcome the problems that arise when people from two very different families fall in love. When Tony brought his rich parents to dinner the fun began. The whole household was put in jail. The mess was straightened out when Grandpa and Mr. Kirby talked about it and decided that the Sycamores were not as crazy as Mr. Kirby thought they were. Penelope Sycamore Rheba ..................... Paul Sycamore . Mr. de Pinna .... Edward ........... Donald .................... Martin Vanderhoff Alice ,...................... . Henderson .......... Boris Kolenkhov Tony Kirby ........ Cay Vlfellington .... Mr. Kirby ...... Mrs. Kirby ..... Olga ............. G. Man .... G. Man Essie .. Donna McCarty .lane Boyer Allan Larson Emanuel Fornarol Robert Schirk Randall Blades Oscar Kratz Wilma Klingelhoeffer Cary Kulp William Frisbie Ted Kershner Eileen Kratz Douglas Smith Nancy Reifsneider Carolyn Tucker Paul Hessler Clifford Rising Sylvia Merkel TOP: The appearance of the intoxicated Cay Wellington and a G-man provide a final shock for the Kirbys and the Sycamore-s. BOTTOM: The grand entrance- of the Czar? Cousin. Olga Katrina. 39 Left to right: Sylvia Merkel, Mary Jane Golden, Cary Ziegler, Queen Nancy Kriebel, Meredith Hoffman Janet Fairlie, Wilma Klingelhoelfer, Doris Little. May Day The Fourth Annual May Day at Schwenks- ville began with May Queen Nancy Kriebel and her court being chauffered onto the athletic field in convertibles. The girls alighted from the cars and took their places on the field for the crown- ing ceremony with Meredith Hoffman, the 1954- Queen, placing the crown upon Nancy's head. After the May Pole Dance had been performed by the seventh graders, the track and field events took place with the Class of 1955 taking top honors. THE QUEEN AND HER COURT May Queen-NANCY KRIEBEL ATTENDANTS 12 JANET FAIRLIE 11 WILMA KLINGELHOEFFER SYLVIA MERKEL 10 BETTY LOU HUFNAGLE DORIS LITTLE 9 JOY SHELLENBERGER GAIL HUGHES 3 DONNA WILE LORNA SANDS 7 AMY GOLDEN SALLY KING MARY JANE GOLDEN I Crownbearer-GARY ZIEGLER l 1 1 TUV: The May Queen and her entire court. CENT1ex LEFT: The scorcris stand. where results of all athletic con- tests were given out. Left to right: Charles Kulp, Carolyn Tucker. Eileen Krall, Wilina Klingelhoefler, Mr. Biely lon Military leave of ahsencel, William Ziegler. CENTER Ru.:-IT: Ted Kershner taking the high jump, While Joe Mon- ville and Henry Slmntz look on. Borrow LEFT: The May Pule Dance done hy the seventh grade. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cal- culating the results of a relay race are tleft to rightl: Mr. Bingaman, Eddie Huckl, Mrs. Rogers, Tod Young and Phil Trumhauer. Officer.s--Left lo Right: Treasurer William Frislzie, President Perry Cook and Secretary Doris Little. tudent Council ln its second year of operation, the Student Council of SHS., with the cooperation of the administration and students, has heen responsible for numerous achievements during the year. The councilis major accomplishments include the publication of a handbook, establishment of hall monitors, revision of rules for school dances. selling of school pennants, orientation of new students, the planning of assembly programs, and the arranging for a faculty-council tea. Seated: Amy Colden, Marjorie Barron, Donna McCarty, Doris Little, Perry Cook, Bill Frislmie, Sylvia Merkel. Anne Colden. Standing: Joseph Bogart. Mrs. del Pizzo. Ronald Xlusselman, Ed Creater. Ronald Yerkes, Ted Cole. Richard Hoffman, Ted Kerslmer, Scott Brown, Mike Hader, Allan Larson, Bob KlcCal1an. Walter Josephson, Mr. Euricll, ,lack lNlcCal1an, Douglas Vogt. Left to Right: Editor-in-chiff Eileen Kratz, Assistant editors Phyllis Kriehel and Sylvia Merkel. Yearbook Club The yearbook club provides seniors, and a few art, and business matters of the yearbook. This undergraduates with literary and art ability, an year is the first year of the club's existence, and opportunity for creative work. with the formation of this club the quality of The club members are selected by the year- our yearbook should be even higher than it has book advisor and are responsible for all literary, been in the past. Seated: Anita Buckwalter, Nancy Reifsneider, Donna McCarty, Phyllis Kriebel. Eileen Kralz, Sylvia Merkel, Pat Waldf-nberger, Carolyn Tucker. Stamling: Mr. Graber, Allan Larson, Emmanuel Fornarol, Robert Schirk, ,lane Boyer, Jean Rosenberger, Sandra Yost, ,Ioan Heacoek. Ruth Trovinger. Scott Brown, Hill Frishie, Ted Kershner, Doug Smith. 43 VARSITY C HEERLEADERS Standing: Loretta Shontz. Juanita Freier, Mrs. del Pizzo. Bette Lou Hufnagle. Kneeling: Ruth Trovinger. Co- captain Sylvia Merkel. Absent: Co-captain Wilma Klingelhoefler. Cheerleaders Aided by the advice of their sponsor, Mrs. job cheering the football and basketball teams del Pizzo, the cheerleaders, led by their captain on to victory. They held numerous pep rallies to Willna Klingelhoeffer, have done an excellent get the student body to support our teams. .l.V. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Ruth Dunfee, Effa Mae Doran, Mrs. del Pizzo, Kitty Dunlap, Patsy Wink, Donna Rae Wile, Gloria Rothenberger, Lorna Sands. 44 First Rau,-, left to right: Kathy Hear-or-lc. June Faust. Jeanette Ott. Juanita Freier. Jean Rusenherger. Mrs. Fnlmr-r. Sylvia Merkel. Donna McCarty, Bernice Zilinski, Florence hacks. Mun- lierstler. Mary Duffy, Barbara Beltz. Second Row, left lo right: Marilyn Sheppard, Blanclu: Wink, Delores Weidenmoyer, Nancy Chittick, Lorna Sands. Flossic Frey, Gloria Rothenberger, Barbara Soudcr. Mary Ann Fryer, Marjorie We-lclon, Bonnie Ickes. Carol Cole. Thirrl Row, left to right: Ruth Dunning, Mary Ellen Lambert, Patsy Wlink, Joan Sowers, Donna Wile, Irene Krall, Judy Lcyengootl, Evelyn Summers, Ann Keifrider, Bette Lou Haas, Delores Schwenk, Alice Hillegass, Janis Moyer, Fourth Row, left lo right: Larry Walker, Leonard Mctzgcr, Phyllis Miller, Patti Beltz, Kathleen Gertzen, Joan Bean, Donna George, Nancy Walker, Mary Jane Ziss. John Morgan. Ray Pierson, Douglas Vogt, Jack Mr-Cahan, Donald Johnson, Alfred Hayes, Harry Long, Willialn Berstler, Stanley Kline, Ronald Maute, Alfred Dav. David Gould. Safety Patrol The safety patrol, under the direction of Mrs. tection for pupils who walk to school and super- Fulmer and Captain Sibby Merkel, provides pro- vises pupils who ride to school on buses. Newspaper Club The newspaper club members, under the guid- nalism techniques by publishing a mimeographed ance of Mr. Kroninger, gain knowledge of jour- school newspaper five times a year. Advisor .................... MR. KRONINGER Editor ........................ LORETTA HANSON Assistant Editor .... . .... RANDALL BLADES Left to right: Mary Duliy, Faye Royor, Jeanette Ott, Anne Golden, Lorna Sands, Mae Berstler, Nancy Chittick, Virginia Stover, Nancy Barron, Donna Wilc, Loretta Shontz, Carole Smith, Margie Schirk, Juanita Freier, Kitty Harrington, Dolores W'eidenmoyer, Flossic Frey, Pat Oswald, Carolyn Kriehul, John Meyers, Tuiltl Young. 45 First row: Joan Fulnier, Mary Ann Frier, Esther Cope, Andrea Fry, Dawn Ruycr, Carol Meng, Joy Shellenberger, Eleanor Oclschlager, Janis Ricgel, Blanche W'ink, Suzanne Rodenbaugh, Diane Marlin, Nancy Barron, Pat Oswald. Second row: Phyllis Miller, Janet Anderson, Patti Friel, Carol Arnold, Elaine Snyder, Marilyn Sheppard, Lorna Sands, Donna W'ilo, Ruth Dunning, Pat Wink, Delores Wleidenmoyer, Mary Duffy. Third row: Ruth Kratz, Shirley Dehorty, Wilma Klingelhoeffer, Flossie Fry, Carole Shankwcilcr, Mr. Heck, Ruth Williams, Juanita Freier, Phehe Montgomery, Carole Smith, Carolyn Kricbel, Lillian Grisdale, Kay Kratz. Glee Club During the eighth period every Wednesday for their one main event of the year, the Spring afternoon, you can hear the Glee Club, under Festival. They also sing in various assembly the direction of Mr. Heck, practicing very hard programs. Q C O Athletic Assoclatlon Under the supervision of Mr. Hader, the Ath- nual magazine drive to support the sports pro- letic Association sponsored a dance and an an- gram of the school. Sylvia Merkel secretary, Mike Hader vice-president, Ted Kershner president, Bill Frisbie treasurer. 46 Frou! mir: Diane Martin. Janet W'liitn'niglil. Laura Wills. Sworn! raw: Carolyn Krielrcl. Sally Zavnglv. Roger Jones, Rin-lxaral S1-lxlivk, Winfield Swarr, Thomas Faust, Third ww: James Snarr. Lamar Sc-hlnlterer, Slarjory Barron, Virginia Stover, Fred Schlick. Fourllz row: Lloyd Keyser, Alton YVL-iss, James Hartman, David Duff. Lee Johnson, Charles Vvink. Band Drill Team This year the band, under the direction of The drill team, capably directed by Mrs. Ful- Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Heck, played at many mer, presents intricate maneuvers at football school functions, including football games, as- games, May Day, and community parades. sembly programs and the Senior Play. Firxl row, left lo right: Bc-vorly Lamles, Joan Heacock, Judy Levcngoml, Anita Buckwaltcr, Loretta Hanson, Jeanette Ott, Mae Berstlz-r, Mary IJuFfy, Captain Donna ML-Carry. Serum! Row, lei! to right: Sponsor, Mrs. Fulxner, Judy Lcvengunal. Bernice Zilinski, Nancy Hr-ifsm-illcr, Jean Roscnberger. Irene Krall, Flor:-ncv Sacks, Blanche Zaenglu, Pat Wnldenberger, Phyllis Kriebel. Carolyn Tucker. l V f 47 -an Seated, left to right: Phyllis Kriebel, Ruth Dunfee, Barbara Beltz, Carolyn Tucker. Standing: Nancy Rcifsneider. Mrs. Steitz, Ruth Trovinger. Nurses Club Mrs. Steitz, the school nurse, is the sponsor of this club which was originated this year. The girls of this club have visited several hospitals and institutions during the year and learn much about the nursing profession by means of visual aids. Tri-H i The Senior Tri-Hi-Y Club, with Miss Bliss and Mrs. Fulmer as advisors, accomplished much dur- ing its second year at the Schwenksville School. During the Fall season the girls had a success- ful magazine drive for the patients at the Valley Sealed: Eileen Kratz, Kitty Dunlap, Bette Lon Hufnagle. Future Teachers The Future Teachers of America of Schwenks- ville High consists of only three girls. Their duties during the year have been to substitute when the regular elementary teachers are absent. The association consists of Eileen Kratz, Kitty Dunlap, and Bette Lou Hufnagle. -Y Club Forge Army Hospital. At Christmas time they made candles, which were sold to raise funds. Later in the year this money was used to pur- chase Easter baskets and candles for the chil- dren at the Rivercrest Preventorium. Front Row, Iell to right: Rosalie Castle, Joy Schellenberger, Betty Lou Haas, Betty Walker, Barbara Hartline, Betty Kennessin, Elaine Snyder, Scarlet Ye-rkc-s, Marie Myers, Margie Wfeldon, sponsor Mrs. Fulmcr. Srcorul Raw: Miss Bliss, sponsor, Ruth Ynst, Virginia Delutis, Dawn Royer, Kathy Heavovk, Geraldine Bolton, Alice Hillegas, Janet Andersen, Regene Carty, Lorraine Gresko, Delores Myers, Carole Ann Arnold. Third Row: JU Ann Mathias, Etta Mae Doran, Gloria Bothenbergcr, Phvhv Montgomery, Ruth Dunning, Pal W'esek, Anna Miller, Rose Ann Zess, Virginia Strong. Back Row: Ethel Bossard, Beverly Lantles, Juan Wack, Lillian Griszlale, Kitty Dunlap, Jane Wack, Betsy Kraiz. Janice Moyer, Suzanne Roland. ,ww Qgiwmwd Q M M451 QWSZNQQSQ 'WWW2 www ' QM, : '- We Y Q. 5 .... . . bv: 'Q i TOP: Mike Hader returns a punt against Coiiegeville-Trappe. CENTER! First string varsity: Denny Gould, Richard Baniniiier, Richard Kratz, Mike Kahney, Perry Cook, Don Freier, Scott Brown. BACKFIELD: Ceo. Kershner, Ted Kershner, Mike Hader, Fred Schlick. BOTTOM: C0-captain Ted Kershnir sweeps the Collegeviile-Trappe right end for a lengthy gain. Front row, left to right: Richard Schlick, Henry Shontz, Gene Redclay, Scott Brown, Ted Kershner, Harvey Bossert, Bill Ziegler, ,lack Preston. Second row, left to right: Stan Radcliff, Donald Kirkner, Roger Jones, Chris Hartline, Dick Sheppard, ,lamcs Hartman, George Kershner, Fred Schlick, Richard Banmiller, Donald Freier, Man- agersg Joe O'Neill and ,lim Clayton. Third row, left to right: Coach Bingaman, Mike Hader, Perry Cook, Dick Kratz, Mike Kahney, Dennis Gould, assistant Coachesg Mr. Kroninger and Mr. Resetar. Manager, Bruce Schuchert. - Football With the addition of two new coaches, Mr. Resetar and Mr. Kroninger, Mr. Bingarnanis boys learned much about the fundamentals of football, but just couldnlt produce a winning team. Co-Captains Ted Kershner and Scott Brown The boys played their best game of the year in a losing cause when Upper Dublin scored the winning touchdown in the final minute of play. However, they did manage to win one game against Lower Moreland by a 13-6 score. ln this game they showed their most promising outlook for the future. Co-captains Ted Kershner and Scott Brown, the only seniors on the team, ended their high school football careers in the last game against Jenkintown. Schedule S. H. S. 7 Hellertown 52 S. H. S. 7 Roberts 19 S. H. S. 13 Upper Dublin 19 S. H. S. 13 Lower Moreland 6 S. H. S. 6 Collegeville-Trappe 19 S. H. S. 0 Jenkintown 45 Kneeling: Mary Duffy, Wilma Klingelhoeffer, Jeanette Josephson, Gloria Rothenberger, Loretta Shontz, Bette Lou Hufnagle. Standing: Irene Kratz QManagerJ, Louise Kraft, Sylvia Merkle, Pat Wink, Jean Rosenberger, Juanita Freier, Kitty Dunlap, Jeanette Ott, Mrs. Fulmer. Hockey This year our varsity hockey team came out ahead, hy Winning three out of live games. We Varsity Results finished in third place behind Boyertown, with Boyartown this record. Collegeville Mrs. Fulmer Worked hard with the girls, keep- Roberts ing their spirits high. Of the seven seniors, Jean n Spring-Ford Rosenberger was high scorer, and co-captain along with Wilma Klingelhoeffer. W. Pottsgrove Jeanette Josephson mak ing a hard drive to Juanita Freier. Kneeling: Carol Arnold, Donna Wile, Joy Shellenberger, Lorna Sands, Dianne Martin, Flossie Fry. Standmg Mrs. Fulmer, Carol Meng, Betsy Kratz, Virginia Stover, Anne Golden, Joan Sewers, Nancy Barron, Phe-he Mont gomery, Lillian Grisdale. . li Hockey The junior varsity had a hard fighting team again this year, backed by Mrs. Fulmer. The freshman dominated team was involved in three very close games this year, and they finished S. H. S. the season with one Win, one tie, and two losses. S. H, S' With one season's competition back of them, S. H. S. these girls should provide a nucleus for varsity S' H' S. teams of the future. Lorna Sands, the captain of the team, led the squad in scoring. 53 f. V. Results Boyertown Collegeville Roberts Spring-Ford While Joy Shellenberger covers the rear, Jeanette ,losephson and Bette Lou Hufnagle take the ball away from their opponent. Standing, left to right: Coach Mr. Bingaman, George Kershner, Bill Frisbie, Richard Kratz, Denny Could, Mike Hader, Perry Cook, Captain Ted Kershner. Kneeling, left to right: Managers, Robert Smith, John Parker, Lyle West. Varsity Basketball The Bluebirds had a fairly good record this season winning 9 games and losing 6. They went to the P.l.A.A. District Playoffs, but lost a hard fought fought battle to Jenkintown, the Class C state champs. They also tied for the league championship with Spring-Ford, but also lost that title in a post-season playoff by only 9 points. Only two seniors played on the squad. They were Bill Frisloie and Captain Ted Kersh- ner. . li Basketball The Junior Varsity team had an unsuccessful season this year. They won only two games, under their new coach, lVlr. Kroninger. How- ever, this young and inexperienced team gained valuable experience that will make them better varsity players in the future. Individual Scores T. Kershner ..................................... ........ D. Gould ....... ..... M. Hader .... ..... D. Kratz ...... .... P. Cook ...... .... . G. Kershner .... .... B. Frisbie ........ . Team Scores S. H. S. 45 Alumni S. H. S. 49 Upper Dublin S. H. S. 39 Spring-Ford S. H. S. 54 West Pottsgrove S. H. S. 29 Roberts S. H. S. 48 Upper Dublin S. H. S. 44 Spring-Ford S. H. S. 38 Plymouth-Whitemarsh S. H. S. 59 Collegeville-Trappe S. H. S. 57 Alumni S. H. S. 48 Collegeville-Trappe S. H. S. 73 Roberts S. H. S. 87 West Pottsgrove S. H. S. 52 Spring-Ford fPerkiomen-Schuylkill League Playoffb S. H. S. 45 Jenkintown fDistrict 1 Class C Playoifj 274 158 139 135 42 27 7 31 58 38 35 24 63 85 39 40 45 44 63 33 61 61 Top-A scramble for the ball, while playing Spring- Ford at Ursinus for the Perk league title. Center-Denny Gould goes up for a rebound in the play-off game with Spring-Ford. Lower-Action under the basket during the Spring- Ford playoff game. .n-r Standing Ueft to rightl: Manager Ruth Dunfee, co-captain Sylvia Merkel, Irene Kratz, ,lean Rosenberger, co- captain Nancy Reifsneider, Juanita Freier, Assistant Manager Pat Oswald, Coach Mrs. Fulmer. Sitting: Doris Little, Kitty Dunlap, Sue Rowland, Carole Meng, Loretta Shontz, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Ruth Trovinger. Girls ' Varsity Basketball Even though we played five league games this year, we were only able to win one. College- ville-Trappe tied with us, and our alumni games were victories. Although We led Collegeville-Trappe most of the time, we could never pull far enough ahead to feel confident of a victory. Our forwards worked hard to keep pushing up the score, but Collegeville-Trappe kept right on our heels, finally tying us in the last few seconds. One of our most exciting games was with the Alumni. Our team was a little oii, but the Alumni never looked better. They put up quite a battle, but we finally overcame them with a last minute basket. Our game with Owen J. Roberts proved very exciting. It was a close game, and Hnally we pulled through one point ahead on a last second basket by Sylvia Merkel. Sylvia Merkel and Nancy Reifsneider were the co-captains of the team. S.H.S. OPP. 30 Collegeville-Trappe ...... .... 3 0 14 Boyertown .............. .... 2 2 22 Spring-Ford 37 27 Alumni ............... .... 2 5 32 Owen J. Roberts ....... .... 3 1 38 West Pottsgrove .... .... 4 5 Standing: Manager Lorna Sands, Pat Wink, Marjorie Barron, Carolyn Kriebel, Betsy Kratz, Captain Blanche Zaengle, Manager Joan Fulton, Coach Mrs. Fulmer. Kneeling: Nancy Barron, Gloria Rothenberger, Dawn Clemmer Flossie Frey, Ruth Dunning, Carole Arnold, Loretta Sell. Girls, . V1 Basketball In spite of the fact that we didnat have good luck this season, our spirits are still high. Of the Hve games we played, we tied West Pottsgrove and beat Owen J. Roberts. Our J.V. displayed top form in the Owen J. Roberts game, picking up a big lead in the first half. Owen J. Roberts tried to catch up, but were practically powerless against Schwenksvilleis of- fense. For most of the girls on the team, this year was their first for competitive basketball, and this experience should make them a winning team next year. Co-captains of the Junior Varsity team were Gloria Rothenberger and Blanche Zaengle. S.H.S. 12 11 16 38 24 Collegeville-Trappe Boyertown .... Spring-Ford Owen J. Roberts ...... West Pottsgrove ..... OPP 30 21 26 17 24 Front Row, left to right: Ron Young, Scott Brown, Doug Smith, Ted Kershner, Mike Hader, ,lack McCahan. Middle Row, left to right: Ted Cole, Bob McCahan, George Kershner, Don Kirknrr, Allan Larson, Dick Hoffman, Bill Frisbie, Ray Blades, Dick Banmiller, Bill Ziegler, Win Swarr, Bob Caugler. Top Row: Stan Radcliff, Donald Johnson, Harold Kemp, Don Freier, Alfred Kluck, Leon Ruth, Charles Carty, Richard Schlick, Phyllis Kriebel, score keeper, Mr. Hader coach. Baseball As we look back at the 1955 Schwenksville baseball season, we find that the Bluebirds had the most successful season in many years. They had a league record of nine victories, three de- feats and one tie. This record enabled them to finish in a first place tie with Upper Perkiomen. However, in the playoff game the Bluebirds were unable to figure out the pitching of the Upper Perk team and therefore lost the game 6-0. One of the outstanding games this past year was played at Royersford early in the season. Royersford was leading 5-0 going into the last inning, when all of a sudden the Bluebirds let loose and scored a remarkable eight runs, there- upon winning 8-5. Every player on the team made a contribution of some kind in this team victory. Ted Kershner led the team in batting with a very respectable .340 average. The next high- est average was a .294 average recorded by Tom Newruckg other players who batted over .200 were Charlie Kulp f.262l, Mike Hader 12221, Doug Smith f.222l. Looking at this year's team we find one of the most promising in this area. The infield is com- posed of Ted Kershner, George Kershner, Mike Hader, Doug Smith and Richard Hoffman. ln the outfield we find two returning letter men, Scott Brown and Bill Frisbie. Other men of which Coach,' Mike Hader is expecting great things are Robert Gaugler, Richard Banmiller, Ray Blades, Allan Larson, and Donald Kirkner. 1955 RESULTS S.H.S. Opp. 4 Collegeville-Trappe 0 1 Spring City 2 l Upper Perk l 5 North Coventry 4 3 Spring City 2 8 Royersford 5 13 Collegeville-Trappe 1 3 Upper Perk 1 2 North Coventry 3 5 West Pottsgrove C 5 Royersford 3 8 West Pottsgrove 7 4- Upper Perk 8 0 Upper Perk lchampionship playoff! 6 Doug Smith slides safe- ly into second base. Ted Kershner delivers a fast ball in an early sea- son practice game. Bill Frisbie lays down a hunt. '4Murderers' Bowl'-Ray Blades, Scott Brown. Doug Smith, Ted Kershner, Bill Frisbie, Allan Larson. 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