Schwenksville High School - Lanconian Yearbook (Schwenksville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1957 volume:

Lanconian Published by me SENIOR OLASS OF SCHWENKSVILLE JOINT CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL SGHWENKSVILLE, PA. confer: fs ADMINISTRATION- FACULTY .......... . SENIORS ........... . . . UNDERCLASSMEN . . . . ORGANIZATIONS .... . ACTIVITIES .... . ATHLETICS . . . . PATRONS . . . PAGES PAGES PAGES PAGES PAGES PAGES PAGE 5-14 15-28 29-34 35-44 45-52 53-63 64 OYQWOYJ Our Small Worldn has been chosen as the theme of the 1957 issue of the Lan- conian. We have selected this title because we feel that within the boundaries of the Schwenksville High School lies a small world, tiny in size, but great in importance to all of us who live here. In our classrooms we have developed strong and lasting friendships with our class- mates and fellow students. In addition to our studies we are bound closer together by the many extra-curricular activities. We acknowledge the fact that our success in school would not be possible without the aid and cooperation of our teachers who have worked with us closely through the years. In the final analysis we regard our small world as a better place to live because of the wonderful associations we have encountered with our classmates, fellow students, teachers and the people of our communities. As we leave our small world to enter a larger world, we are grateful for the opportunities our small world has provided. FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR We, 1 Qibeahcafion HIS GUIDANCE through three years of math, HIS ENCOURAGEMENT when the going was tough, HIS EVER PLEASANT PERSONALITY, HIS INTEREST in, and support of, all our activities, HIS INSPIRING LEADERSHIP during our junior year, HIS UNDYING FAITH IN US, the Class of 1957, dedicate this, our Lanconian, to you, CIQCAOIVJQZ Carfagno Ili 040lnfzinisfrafion - aculfcy Vision and insight characterize our teachers. TO THE CLASS OF 1957: The World of 1957 holds tremendous possibilities for both good and evil. The pessimists will tell you that the world as we know it will surely be destroyed by the inevitable nuclear war. Donit you believe it! Surely, our God, in whom we all believe although we worship him in different ways, will not allow his handiwork suddenly to be destroyed. The whole history of the human race is one of slow but steady progress from savagery to civilization, from fierce and often bloody competition toward peace- ful cooperation. How much farther we move along this road in your lifetime depends upon you. Be alert! Keep abreast of public affairs on all levels, local, state and na- tional. Do your part to increase understanding of human relationship and to create international confidence and friendship. It is up to you. Our very best wishes go with you as you go forth to meet the challenge. Sincerely yours, ROBERT W. COPE Supervising Principal B.A. University of Pennsylvania M.S. University of Pennsylvania MRS. KATHRYN NVISMER i Secretary to the Supervising Principal Six TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1957: The theme, f'Our Small World. which you have chosen for your year book is very appropriate. In the past 100 years, an amazing amount of progress has been made in the field of science. This progress has brought man into closer contact with all parts of the world than ever before. In 1440 Gutenberg invented the printing press. In 1807 Fulton produced the first successful steamboat. In 1832 Morse gave us the telegraph. In 1841 Faraday harnessed electric current. The telephone was invented by Bell in 1876 and just a few years later Edison discovered the electric light. By 1903 the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. In the 194-0's, we saw the invention of the jet plane and the discovery and harnassing of atomic or nuclear energy. You must recognize that these inventions and discoveries, which are milestones on the road of modern achievement, were contributed by men from many nations of our world. The record of mankind is the history of all nations and people. Each invention brought men closer together by eliminating the barrier of space and time. They enabled us to grow in understanding and tolerance toward all races and creeds. These inventions not only conquered space and time, but they were mediums by which man could express his ideas and beliefs to men in other parts of the world quickly and efficiently. This may seem like a very imposing list of past achievements and may cause you to say. What is left for our generation? To you graduates. I repeat the words of Thomas Edison: S'We don't know one millionth of one percent about anythingf' You are living in an era which possesses the possibility of being the greatest single age of achievement man has ever known. The harnessing of atomic and nuclear energy brings us to the brink of a great new world, yet to be discovered. You will be a part of that world and some of you will contribute your intelligence and time in helping to shape our future. I firmly believe that the coming era is like the dawn of a new day with untold possibilities for you. However, in this ever shrinking world, man must learn to live in peace with his fellow man if we are to reap the fruits of this coming age. Here lies another great field of opportunity for the youth of our nation. Human relations are just as important as scientific discoveries. In fact, without an understanding and respect for other people, all that scientific discovery can do is to destroy us. Therefore, seniors, pick out a bright star in your future and let it guide you to greater goals and for the benefit of all mankind. In closing, I pass on to you the words of Addison: The person who has a firm trust in the Supreme Being is powerful in his power. wise by his wisdom, happy by his happiness. MRS. RUTH SCHUCHERT THOMAS P. HENRY. JR., Secretary lo High School Principal High School Principal Seven RICHARD J. CARFAGNO B.A. West Chester State Teachers College Mathematics A Mechanics Club Sponsor Director of Activities PATRICIA A. CHUDIK B.S. Lock Haven State Teachers College Health and Physical Education Hockey and Basketball Coach Officials Club and Tri-Hi-Y Club The sophomore girls play a hard game in beating the junior girls at basketball. FRED W. EURICH B.S. Pennsylvania State College Vocational Agriculture and General Shop, Student Council Sponsor, F.F.A. Sponsor, Assembly Programs Director, Junior Sport Club Sponsor The hard-working senior shop class busies Bob McCahan, Kay Kratz, and Carol Meng, themselves on their many beautiful shop members of Mr. Carfagno's junior algebra projects. class, demonstrate their knowledge. Eight ANNE FROST Bloomsburg State Teachers College Typing, Bookkeeping, Commercial Club and Newspaper Club GLORIA GOLDFIELD Douglass College English Dramatics Club Sponsor Mrs. Frost explains typing methods to her class. DALLAS S. GRABER Lehigh University English and German Yearbook Sponsor and Senior Class Sponsor, Dramatics Director Miss Goldfield helps the 7th grade with an John Parker and Effa Doran read a play in English assignment. English class. Nine MICHAEL HADER Lehigh University Sciences A. A. Sponsor Knights of Science Club Sponsor Director of Athletics Baseball Coach JOHN W. HECK Lebanon Valley College Music Glee Club Director Mr. Heck leads the class in the singing of the great song Stylists' works. DONALD D. KRONINGER B.S. Kutztown State Teachers College Social Studies Mr. Kroninger shows the class the port-of- Mr. Hader explaining a principle of science entry at New York. to his youthful eighth grade students. Ten FRANCIS A. MAZZA lVest Chester State Teachers College English and Latin School Librarian JOHN R. RESETAR Lock Haven State Teachers College Sciences Football Coach Varsity Club Sponsor and junior Science Club Sponsor Loretta Brower conjugates a verb in Mr. , . ALBERT G. ROBINSON Mazza s Latin class. B.S. University of New Hampshire Mathematics Pen Pal Club Mr. Resetar lectures to 8th grade science class. Nancy Bossard putting a graph on the board in Mr. Robinsonis math class. Eleven in-I. DOROTHY Ohio University Art JANE SEN ESE w B.S. Beaver College M.S. State University of Iowa Homemaking Boys' Cooking Club Cheerleaders, Advisor G. SHAFFER Art Club Sponsor Mrs. Shaffer gives a helping hand to the Seventh Grade art class CHARLES R. STEITZ, JR. Kutztown State Teachers College Geography, History Camera and Hobby Clubs Carol Miller gives an oral report in Mr. The Home Economics girls listen attentively Steitz's social studies class. to a lecture given by one of their classmates Twelve CLAYTON P. WEAVER, JR. Bs., Ms., MA. University of Pennsylvania English, Social Studies, and Guidance Guidance Counselor DAVID H. WILSON State Teachers College New Britain, Conn. University of Pennsylvania! Remedial Reading Mr. Weaver discusses college plans with Bette Lou Hufnagle and Blanche Zaengle. ENOS L- YOUNG Gettysburg College Physical Education, Health, Consumer Education, American History Basketball Coach Assistant Football Coach Mr. Wilson holds a remedial reading class, Mr. Young explains to the sophomore boys some wrestling techniques. Thirteen i 1 SCHOOL BOARD Seated, left to right: Claude Kulp, Wellington S. Young, Robert McCahan, Wallace S. Oelschlager. Stand- ing, left to right: Francis Moser, Robert Reifsneider, Florence Schwenk, Frederick Schlick, Ruth Hufnagle, Jonas Schrcfllcr, Estelle Doskicz, Clarence Kratz, Earnest Royer, Frank Renningcr. MAINTENANCE AND CAFETERIA STAFF Left to right: Mrs. Fulton, Mr. Donald Kehs, Mr. Knerr, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Rawn, Mrs. Young. Fourteen eniors Although we look anxiously toward our graduation, we will always remember the happy times we enjoyed in our small world. MICHAEL KAHNEY Mick Our get rich quick boy . . . always planning a trip . . . hard charging guard . . . good class presi- dent . . . goes wild with explosives . . . sharp dresser . . . has great expectations for his Merc. . . . plans to get a football scholarship. Class President 12, Football Team Captain 12, Basketball Team Manager ll, Varsity Club Secretary 12, Mechanics Club Secretary 11, Stamp Club 9, Vice President 10, A.A. Member 9, 10, 11, Yearbook Staff 12, Senior Play 12. GEORGE KERSHNER Yogi You can always hear him coming on his scooter . . . plays all three sports . . . likes a good game of cards . . . class gambler . . . canit decide on the Marines or the Navy . . . hard-working farmer who likes his job . . . very shy with girls. Vice President of Class 12, Treasurer of Class 10, 11, Football 10, 11, M of 12th, Manager 9, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12, Volleyball Team 11, 12, Stamp Club 9, Varsity Club Treasurer 11, Vice President 12, Sports and Gymnastics 11, A.A. 9, 10, 11, Treasurer 12, Commercial Club 11, Senior Play 12. DORIS LITTLE Doris Doesn't watch the road while driving , . . married life is her main goal . . . keeps her class minutes up-to-date . . . usually late in the morning . . . works in an oflice. Secretary of Class 9, 10, 12, Treasurer of Student Council 10, Secretary of Student Council 11, Hockey 9, 10, Basketball 9, 10, 11, Yearbook 11, 12, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Shorthand Club 12, Senior Play 12. Sixteen F AYE ROYER Faye Takes care of the class money . . . enjoys knitting . . . participates in inter-class sports . . . baseball scorekeeper . . . dresses neatly. Class Treasurer 10, 11, 12, Hockey 9, 10, Glee Club 9, 10, Art Club 10, Newspaper Club ll, Yearbook Club 12, A.A. member 9, 10, ll, 12, Class Play 12. l SUZANN E ROWLAND Sue One of our able forwards . . . enjoys reading a good book . . . old maid of the senior play . . . enjoys sleeping in English class . . . usually seen with Irene and Kitty . . . dislikes lima beans. Class Vice President 10, Assistant Treasurer 12, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Co-Captain 12, Softball 12, Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11, Yearbook 12, A.A. mem- ber 9, 10, 11, 12, Glee Club 9, Officials Club 12, Shorthand Club 12. RICHARD BANMILLER ' Moo Takes a lot of kidding . . . has pretty hazel eyes . . . likes the opposite sex, but won't admit it . . . has a habit of getting red . . . a hard-charging tackle and a terror on the base paths . . . lieutenant with the safety patrol . . . future plans include college. Football 10, 11, 12, Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12, Volleyball 10, 11, 12, Yearbook 12, A.A. member 9, 10, 11, 12, Knights of Science 10, 11, 12, Mechanics 11, Photography 9, Safety Patrol 12, Senior Play 12. l J HAROLD BECK M oose Brains behind our Christmas card and candy sales . . . Rip Van Winkle of shop class . . . takes active part when the seniors run over the juniors in soccer . . . loves money and girls . . . future plans include college, but would like to take a long rest. Basketball Timekeeper 9, 10, 11, 12, Basketball Manager 9, 10, 11, Art Club 9, Newspaper Club 10, Knights of Science 11, 12, Senior Play 12. Seventeen BARBARA BELTZ Babs Short and cute . . . always chatting in English class . . . has a smile for everyone . . . attends many Boyertown activities . . . future plans include marriage. AA. member 10, 11, Nursing Club ll, 12, Safety Patrol 9, 11. 1 NEVILLE PERRY COOK Perry Likes the name Joann . . . everybody's pal . . . knows a lot about bees . . . expert on changing tires on his hot sports car . . . a real crooner . . . has great athletic ability . . . would like to have a little farm after graduation from Heidelberg. Class President 10, Treasurer 9, Football 10, ll, 12, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12, President 11, 12, A.A. member 9, 10, 11, 12, Boys' Glee Club 9, Varsity Club ll, 12, President 12, Trio 11, 12, Yearbook 12. EFFA MAE DORAN Fejie Always working on a committee . . . loves to talk . . . boys, in general, are her favorite subject . . . full of fun . . . redhead . . . usually seen with F lossie and the gang. Tri-Hi-Y Treasurer 10, 11, Cheerleading 9, 10, ll, 12, Captain 11, Glee Club 9, A.A. member 9, 10, 11, 12, Magazine Campaign representative 9, Safety Patrol 9, Shorthand Club 12, Yearbook 12. RUTH DUNFEE Ruthie Enjoys lots of fun . . . has beautiful natural blonde hair . . . always making clothes for herself . . . our slowest eater at lunch time . . . likes all kinds of music . . . attends concerts and operas. Basketball Manager 10, ll, 12, Cheerleading 10, 11, 12, Knights of Science 12, Future Nurses Club 11, Newspaper 10, Dramatics 9, Senior Play 12, Glee Club 9, 10, 12, Yearbook Stall 12. Eighteen KATHRYN DUN LAP Kitty Enjoys all sports . . . reading books is one of her hobbies . . . always arguing with the cops about her Hsafe drivingu . . . usually found in the gym ofHce . . . a member of oflicials club. Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12, C0-Captain 12, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Softball 12, Stamp Club 9, Secretary 9, Tri-Hi-Y Club 10, ll, President 11, Year- book Club 12, Officials Club 12, Shorthand Club 12, A.A. 10, 11, 12, Safety Patrol 9, Senior Play 12, Cheerleading 10, ll, 12. EUGENE DUNNING Gene Finds it hard to get to school on time . . . always going to build a new '6rod . . . likes the surrounding of Conshy . . . works hard at Rahns' Sunoco Station . . . thinks English is a bore. Intramural Basketball 10, ll, 12, Mechanics Club ll, Treasurer, News- , paper 12. BERNARD EVERETTS Skip Refugee from Collegeville in our senior year . . . never runs out of 1 jokes . . . real gone on Elvis . . . hard worker at the Collegeville 1 Inn . . . has a slight distaste for English class . . . class clown. Football 12, Senior Play 12. PAUL FREY Paul Quiet man in the senior class . . . scrappy lighter in inter-class sports . . . likes to read mechanics books in P.O.D .... has one main interest up country . . . curly of the senior class. Sportsmarfs Club 9, Mechanics Club 11. Nineteen KATHLEEN GERTZEN K athy Enjoys the shore during the summer . . . great movie fan . . . likes to play tennis and eat pizza pie . . . her school week is four days . . . one of our neat dressers . . . future undecided. Cheerleading 9, Hiking Club 9, Tri-Hi-Y 10, Yearbook 12, Glee Club 9, 10, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Safety Patrol 10, 11, Senior Play 12. DENNIS GOULD D.G. Star in basketball shorts . . . big end on the football team . . . does a mean jitterbug . . . enjoys watching cartoons . . . has a shy way with the women . . . always working' hard at his homework . . . future plans include attending Ursinus College. Football 9, 10, 11, 12, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Baseball 9, Manager 11, 12, Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice President 12, Att Club 10, Chess and Checker Club 9, Knights of Science Club 11, 12, Vice President 12, College Preparatory Club 12, Varsity Club 11, Student Council 12, Senior Play 12. ROBERT GREASER Bob Tallest man in class . . . always remodeling his book case in shop . . . sports a short hair cut . . . can be seen with Bill and Bob Roth . . . puts in time at Kratz's. F.F.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice President 11, 12, Band 9, 10, Jr. Sportsman Club 9, Art Club 10, Commercial Club 11, Fishing Club 12, Senior Play 12. MICHAEL HADER Mike All around athlete . . . student advisor in chemistry class . . . always imitating a TV show . . . can make his dad's Packard go . . . uses grey matter to fullest capacity . . . future plans include dominating the campus at Lehigh University. Class Vice President 11, Football 9, 10, 11, 12, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 12, Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain ll, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12, Vice President 11, Chess and Checkers Club 9, Knights of Science Club 10, 11, 12, President 11, 12, Varsity Club 11, Vice President 11, Senior Play 12, Student Council 11, 12, Yearbook 12. Twenty DOLORES HANSELL Dee Joined our class in her junior year . . . gifted with naturally curly hair . . . whiz at ping pong . . . known for her fancy dance steps . . . canit stand snobbish people. Tri-Hi-Y Vice President 11. President 12, Student Council 12, Safety Patrol 11, 12, Captain 12, Newspaper 12. RICHARD HOFFMAN Dick Man behind home plate . . . keeps his car neat . . . always reading a book from Schmoyer's . . . will play a trick on anyone . . . makes witty remarks in P.O.D. class . . . doesnlt believe in homework . . . plans to join the Navy or work at Schmoyerls. Basketball 9, Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12, A,A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Chess and Checker Club 9, Knights of Science 11, Secretary 11, Varsity Club 12, Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 12, Volleyball 10, Vice President 9, Yearbook StaHf 12, Senior Play 12. BETTE LOU HUFNAGLE Bette Lou Able yearbook editor . . . excels in all sports . . . always busy . . . member of the sophomore geometry class . . . enjoys eating lobster . . . has a wardrobe of Bermuda shorts . . . tries different colors and styles on her hair . . . future includes college and marriage. Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12. C0-Captain 10, 12. Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12, Co- Captain 12, Cheerleading 9, 10, ll, 12, Co-Captain 10, 12, Glee Club 9, 10, Safety Patrol 9, 10, Art Club 10, Tri-Hi-Y, President 10, Year- book ll, 12, Editor 12, Student Council 12, Secretary A.A. 12, Shorthand Club 12, Senior Play 12. IRENE KRATZ Irene Basketball fan . . . always late coming from her safety post . . . enjoys talking . . . pals around with Kitty and Sue . . . chemistry is her downfall . . . newspaper editor . . , her main goal is to attend college. Hockey Manager 11, 12, Basketball 10, 11, 12, Softball 12, Dramatics 9, Safety Patrol 10, 11, 12, Drill Team 11, Newspaper Editor 12, Pen Pal Secretary 11, Ollicials Club 12. Twenty-one RICHARD KRATZ Dick One of the live seniors on the basketball team . . . expects to be a carpenter . . . spends most of his time in Rahns . . . has a nice personality. Class President 11, Football 9, 10, 11, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Baseball Manager 9, Boys, Glee Club 9, Newspaper 10, Commercial Club 11, Yearbook 12, Senior Play 12. BEVERLY LANDES Bev Quiet, but lots of fun . . . always seen with Dick . . . couldn't remember her name in study hall . . . drives a different car every night . . . likes the color light blue . . . loathes endive . . . would like to do clerical work. Glee Club 9, Tri-Hi-Y 10, ll, Yearbook Club 12, Drill Team ll, A.A. 10. JUDITH LEVENGOOD Judy Our tallest . . . speeds around in a yellow convertible . . . possesses the darkest brown eyes . . . has an easy-going attitude . . . would like to be a telephone operator. Pen Pal Club, President 11, Student Council 12, Safety Patrol 9, 10, 11, 12, Newspaper 12, Shorthand Club 12, Drill Team 11, A.A. member 10, 12. JOANN MATHIAS ' I jo One of our cheerleaders . . . cute and neat . . . can usually be . found with Perry . . . likes horses and chocolate nut sundaes . . . dislikes mushrooms and broccoli . . . one of the quieter ones . . . has a large ilhim book. Hockey 12, Basketball 10, 11, 12, Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11, Yearbook 12, Cheer- leader 10, 11, 12, Commercial Club 12, Glee Club 9. Twenty-two WILLIAM MEYERS Bill Has a smile for everyone . . . the moving man . . . thinks his Ply- mouth is shot . . . quiet and nice . . . one of our prize winners at the Allentown Fair . . . hard worker in shop-always willing to help out whenever he can. F.F.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, President 11, Secretary 12, Reporter, 10, Mechanics Club ll, Secretary ll, Sportsman Club 9, Senior Play 12. ! JOHN PARKER fohnny 1 Hard worker in trig class . . . has excellent procedure in chemistry class . . . super Christmas card salesman . . . likes a certain member of the junior class . . . never takes a book home . . . future plans include the Navy. Basketball 9, Baseball 9, Basketball manager 10, ll, 12, Senior Play 12, A.A. 12, Knights of Science 12, Mechanics ll, Stamp Club 9, Art Club 10. SAMUEL ROBERT ROTH Fuzzy Short one of the class . . . one of Doc's stage hands . . . has no time for girls . . . boasts a large amount of pigeons . . . often found in dark cellars reading water meters . . . someday hopes to drive his father's Chevy. Sportsmen Club 9, Mechanics Club 11, Senior Play 12. GLORIA ROTHENBERGER -1 Chickie Always laughing . . . food is her middle name . . . always riding in a two-tone blue Ford with Tip,' . . . trying to fill her hope chest . . . comes to school when she remembers there is one. Hockey 10, ll, Basketball ll, Co-Captain 11, Cheerleading 10, 11, 12, Safety Patrol, Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11, Assistant Treasurer ll, Yearbook Club 12. Twenty-three FREDERICK SCHLICK Fred Always seen wearing a coat and tie . . . has a variety of girls . . . busy with Scouts . . . has acquired a large vocabulary . . . good sense of humor . . . plays a hot sax . . . future plans include college. Volleyball 10, 11, 12, Football 10, 11, 12, senior Play 12, Nature Club 9, Stamp Club 10, 11, President 10, 11, Knights of Science 11, Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Safety Patrol 11, Yearbook Club 12, A.A. 10, 11. LAMAR SCHLOTTERER Lamar Has a path beaten to Main Street in Spring Mount . . . finds it hard to stay awake in P.O.D. class . . . Harry james of the senior class. Sportsman Club 10, Boys, Glee Club 10, Mechanics Club 10, Basketball 10, 11, Band 9, 10, 11, 12. BRUCE SCOTT Bruce He has an admiration for telephone poles . . . likes redheads . . . an escaped refugee from the junior class . . . young farm boy . . has trouble getting homework assignments in on time. F.F.A. President 12. LORETTA SHONTZ Larry Drives a 'cshot rod . . . secretary of the senior play . . . artistic ability . . . likes horses and boys with beards . . . loves the color blue and fried chicken . . . always seen with Bette Lou when not with Mick. Class President 9, Secretary 11, Hockey 9, Manager 10, Varsity Co-Captain 11, 12, Basketball 10, 11, 12, Captain 10, Class Play 12, Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 12, Co-Captain 12, Captain 10, Commercial 12, Yearbook 12, Glec Club 9, 10, Dramatic Club 9, Art Club 10, Newspaper 11. Twenty-four DERWOOD YERKES Derwood Mr Fix-It about cars . . . has an answer for everything . . . always plotting when it comes to money or conquering the juniors . . . thinks a lot of his 39 Plymouth . . . trouble for Mrs. Shaffer. Sportsman Club 9, Art Club 10, Mechanics Club 11, Knights of Science 12, Yearbook Photography Editor 12, Senior Play 12. SIDNEY YOST Sid Finds it hard to keep his license . . . comes to school when con- venient . . . an expert on dishwashing . . . friendly with everyone . . . known for his corny jokes . . . pals with Gene and Lamar. Basketball 11, Baseball 9, Junior Sportsman Club President 9, Stamp Club 10, Mechanics Club 11, Newspaper Club 12, Senior Play 12. BLAN CHE ZAENCLE Blanche Class song writer . . . one of our A students . . . is quiet until you get to know her . . . carries her laughing spot with her . . . plans to attend Kutztown State Teachers College. Hockey 9, Basketball 10, 11, Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12, Secre- tary 10, A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Safety Patrol 9, 10, Newspaper 9, 10, Yearbook ll, 12, Assistant Editor 12, Drill Team 11, College Prepara- , tory Club 12, Trio 11, 12, Class Play 12. MARGARET ZILINSKI Peggy Likes to pedal her way to school . . . always saying ultis a free countryn . . . likes the color blue and steak sandwiches . . . nice to everyone. Safety Patrol 10, ll, Commercial Club 11, A.A. 10, 11, 12, Newspaper 12, F.H.A. Historian ll. Twenty-live Juniors presenting garland to Seniors f1956j. Class Beginning our travels through Our Small Worldi' we find ourselvesfwith 55 students in our first year of high school. Our first task was to elect ideal class ofii- cers. VVe elected Perry Cook as presi- dent, Loretta Shontz as vice-president, and Doris Little as our secretary. Mr. Eurich and Mr. Weaver were the class advisors of our first year. In our sophomore year we had our Class Gathering-First row, left to right: Blanche Zaengle, Faye Royer, Doris Little, Effa Mae Doran, Beverly Landes. Second row: Derwood Yerkes, Den- nis Gould, Mike Hader, Dick Hoffman, Richard Ban- miller, John Parker, Robert Beddall, Lamar Schlot- terer. xjcsfory first dance called 4'Winter Wonderland.', This was the year in which we received our rings, and we are still wearing them with pride and honor. All this activity was going on under the supervision of our very capable class officers, Perry Cook, presi- dent 5 Sue Rowland, vice-president, Doris Little, secretary, and Faye Royer and George Kershner as our treasurers. As time moved on we became juniors. Twenty-xix Junior Assembly- Mr. Bingaman is raised into the sky. Foreground: Richard Hoffman. Background: Fred Schlick, Mr. Bingaman, Richard Banmiller. German class poses for a gag shot-Left: Richard Hoffman, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Doris Little. Center: Blanche Zaengle. Right: Derwood Yerkes, john Parker, Michael Kahney, Richard Banmiller. Class xjiisforcy Our 44- classmates elected Richard Kratz, presidentg Mike Hader, vice- presidentg Loretta Shontz, secretaryg Faye Royer and George Kershner as our treasurers. Mr. Kroninger and Mr. Carfagno were our competent directors. We had two record dances, c'Moments to Rememberi' and Leprachaun Leapf' We also had our annual Spring Prom, entitled Under Hawaiian Skiesf, On the evening of the Prom, the local Lions Club had their first Post-Prom Party for us. The party was very successful, and we are looking forward to many more. For our assembly we presented a quiz- show entitled 'cYou Too Can Be Funnyw, in which the teachers showed how to be good sports. We held several class parties which were enjoyed by all of us. At the class night exercises we presented a gar- land of gorgeous flowers to the class of ,56 and sang our Farewell Song. The Key of Education was received by Richard Kratz from their President Allen Larson. Now we have reached the zenith of our secondary education, our senior Twenty-seven Day of inter-class basketball game-First row, left to right: Harold Beck, Kermit Radcliff, Gene Dun- ning, Bob Greaser, Richard Hoffman. Second row: Richard Banmiller, Franklin Kratz, Bill Meyers, Charlie Wink, Denny Gould. Third row: Perry Cook, Michael Hader, Richard Kratz, Sid Yost, Darwin Gass. year. We have reached this peak by some toilsome working and quite a lot of fun thrown in, with our 39 members, led by Mr. Graber, who is a competent English teacher and class advisor. We elected Mike Kahney as president, George Kershner as vice-president, Doris Little as secretary, and Faye Royer as our treasurer. Our biggest task was to earn our ticket to Washington, D. C., by selling Christ- mas cards and candy. We conducted two record dances entitled To Love Againw First row, left to right: Peggy Zilinski, Ruth Dun- fee, Kitty Dunlap, Maxine Hoff, Beverly Landes, Sue Rowland. Second row: Joann Mathias, Doris, Little, Pat Oswald, Blanche Zaengle, Margaret Haines, Bette Lou Hufnagle. and Party Timen. The beautiful and colorful decorations were spectacular. In addition, the seniors presented their play entitled The Man Who Came To Din- ner . The play was very successful and was enjoyed by all of the audience. Our high school life has reached its peak, but as we leave Our Small World our life has actually just begun. Our class motto is '4Not For Ourselves, But For Alln. If all our classmates will use this motto as their guide, our futures will be successful and rewarding. P Twenty-eight VICIQVCICZSSWQQVZ Through concentration, they work toward graduation W T, , First Row: Janis Riegcl, Anna Miller, Pat Wink, Kay Kratz, Mildred Meyers, Jane Wack, Mr. Garfagno, Mr. Kroninger, Lillian Grisdale, Carolyn Krieble, Alice Heimbach, Elsie Greaser, Margie Barron, Joan Swartley. Second Row: Bob Smith, Joe DeLutis, Stanley Radcliff, Win Swarr, Donna George, Nancy Walker, Phebe Mont- gomery, Carol Smith, Joan Bean, Carol Meng, Phillip Watkins, Glen Landes. Third Row: Richard Sheppard, Chris Hartlinc, Ted Cole, Jim Hartman, Harvey Bossert, Bob McCahan, Tony Miller, George Bickert, Jack Preston, Jack Bogcrt. Fourth Row: Colin Parke, Gil Axford, Donald Kirkner, John Kratz, Todd Young, John Rose, Roger Jones, Bill Ziegler. uniors Aspiring to be seniors, the junior class of 1956 have had two dances, a prom, and an assembly. The dance, A'Garden of Eden , was a real success. It was decorated in pastel colored streamers. iijune in January , took a lot of ingenuity on the part of the juniors. Half of the stage was decorated as a summer scene, while the other half was a winter scene. The dance, given by the juniors for the seniors, was called mln An Oriental Garden . It was certainly different than any of the proms held in previous years. Our assembly, 'iThe Sullivan Sheppard Shown, was a howling success. It was a takeoff on Ed Sullivan,s 'LToast of The Town . All in all, the juniors had a good class this year and had lots of fun. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Vice President Donald Kirkner President Bob McCahan Thirty Secretary Janis Riegel Treasurer Gil Axford +,, First Row: Elaine Huber, Judy Fecak, Joan Fulton, Kitty Harrington, Pat Herbine, Delores Tarczenski, Mr, Eurich, Mr. Resetar, Trudy Hudson, Betsy Larson, Louise Kraft, Donna Wile, Margaret Murphy, Janet Whitenight. Second Row: Delores Myers, Shirley DeHorty, Flossie Frey, Elaine Snyder, Sally Zaengle, Loretta Sell, Anne Golden, Betsy Kratz, June Faust, Carol Arnold, Nancy Chittick, Lorna Sands, Betty Myers. Third Row: John Bossert, Ronald Young, Jack McGahan, Wayne Kraemer, Henry Shontz, Richard Schlick, Geraldine Bolton, Nancy Barron, Dawn Clemmer, Kathy Bickert, Ginny DeLutis, Joe Hayes, Harold Keyser, Charles Garty. Fourth Row: Gene Redcay, Stanley Landis, Butch Kline, Ray Spatz, Alfred Klock, Harold Kemp, Donald Freier, Bruce Schuchert, Bob Smith, Phil Trumbauer, Bobby Gaugler, Richard Reed, John Harrington, Bob Stahley. SOPAOVVIOVQS After the election of ofhcers in September, place. In March of this year, the sophomores the Class of '59 started planning for their dance received their class rings which they are now entitled Snowbound which was held December proudly wearing. This is a most cooperative 8th. Our girls' intramural basketball team played class and the experiences they gained will un- for the championship title and Finished in second doubtedly benefit them in coming years. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Left to right: Henry Shontz Richard Schlick Ray Spatz Phil Trumb aucr Thirty-one First Row: Sue Rodenbaugh, Scarlet Yerk, Beverly Stong, Alice Hillegass, Esther Cope, Janet Anderson. Mr. Kennedy, Sandra Sprawls, Dale Boohar, Andrea Fry, Blanche Wink, Ruth Ann Williams, Peggy Slayrnan. Second Row: Billy Berstler, James Wenhold, Garry Zeigler, Clair Wharry, John Meyers, Joan Eshbach, Bette Lou Haas, Dorothy Wartz, Jon Waddel, Alfred Hayes, Barry Kratz, David Bogen. Third Row: Denny Clark, Mifflin Singleton, Billy Jenkins, Elmer Ott, Richard Aiman. Bob Hannum. Ronald Ofifner, Fred Stamets, Dave Crosley, Lee Johnson. JVGS 144971 First Row: Lorraine Gresko, Delores Schwenk. Sandra Stiteler, Janice Moyer, Esthel Bossert, Joan Storkey, Mr. Hader, Margaret Schirk, Amy Golden, Regina Carty, Karen Nyce. Carol Shankweiler. Kathy Heaeoek. Sec- ond Row: Eddie Hockl, Leon Hillegass. Patsy Rawn, Marilyn Sheppard, Ruth Yost, Loretta Brower. Sally King Delores Weidenmoyer, Thomas Faust. George Albright. Third Row: Joe O'Neil. Kenneth Zeigler. Charles Whit- man. Ronald Yerkes, Alton Weiss, Phillip Marks, William Rupp, Gene Smith. Edward Creter. YW 5 Thirty-two First Row: Marie Gamble, Evelyn Summers, Donna Hunsicker, Donna Cory, Joan Walters, Donna VVad- linger, Mr. Robinson, Betty Walker, Nina Weiss, Ruth Kratz, Barbara Hartline, Janet Berry, Mary Jane Ziss. Second Row: Jennings Bossard, Buddy Frey, David Smith, Dennis Kindig, Eva Spatz, Mary Fryer, Florence Shaw, Alice Williams, Ed Pierce, John Tucker, Jim Swarr, Tom Bell. Third Row: Doug Ott, Lee Miller, Al Day, Dick Minford, John Doskicz, Al Rowland, Don Boyer, Ed Crawford, Marlin Lipsett, Doug Vogt, Ray Yeanish, Ray Pierson. 557411 graole First Row: Barbara Souder, Stella Walters, Betty Gamble, Peggy Rauch, Phylis Miller, Bonnie Iekes, Judy Marcmann, Mr. Young, Dawn Royer, Marjorie Weldon, Patsy Beltz, Patti Friel, Carol Cole, Lorraine Landis. Second Row: Jimmy Steinman, Ed Dehorty, George Greeby, Dennis Yerk, Eddie George, Bill Fenstermaeher, David Coull, Ted Crowell, Barry Underkofller, Nelson Swartley, Lance Summers. Third Row: George Sowers, Harry Long, Bill Walters, Ronald Musselman, Harvey Heacock, Frank Knappenberger, Lloyd Keyser, Bruce Mor- gan, Joseph Bogert, Larry Walker. Thirty-three First Row: Linda Koehler, Peggy Nace, Joanna Fecak, Tanya Lipsett, Ida Shaw, Mrs. Frost, Donna Maratt, Sally Warmkassel, Janne Gebler, Edna Greaser, Judy Kehs, Beverly O'Neil. Second Row: Tommy Hufnaglc. Bob Schlick, Jerry Stearly, Robert Oelschlager, John Sowers, Harry Isbrick, David Smith, John Wright, Donald Hetrick. Third Row: Leonard Hayes, Dwain Jones, Bob Bean, Pete Ressler, Barry Clark, Francis Morgan, Bill Worrnan, Lafayette Huston. even td grade First Row: Bill Colt, Francis Van Fossen, Bill Hathaway, Paul Oelschlager, Nancy Heacock, Sandra VVink, Rose Kemp, Mr. Steitz, Miss Goldfield, Carol Miller, Joan Walker, Virginia Frey. Charles Van Fossen, William Clossin. Second Row: David Rose, Michael VValters, Jerry Long, Bill Everetts, Freddie Fairlie, Dawn Fisher, Joyce Jones, Barbara Slayman, Linda Sands, Mary Jane Rodenbaugh, Janet Fulton, Darlene Yerk, Charley Grisdale, Bryan Roshong, Gerry Benner, Jimmy DeRemer. Third Raw: Leasyie Hightie, Bob Huffel, Elmer Roshong, William Jenkins, Mary VVatkins, Barbara Britingham, Cathie Golden. VVinnie Myers, Frances Kramer, Alma Buckingham, Sandra Hader, Kathryn Josephson, Edward Dehorty, Richard Musselman, Frederick King, Fourth Row: Clark Ott. Donald Buchanan, Shirley Murray, Charlene Urban, Nancy Stahley, Karen Marcmann, Lois Weiss, Geraldine Wcidenmoyer, Glen Hollowbush, Garnett French, George Parker. Herman Rose, Robert Aiman. Thirty-four was az, :sm STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Left to right: Vice President Bob McCahan, President Perry Cook, Margie Barron, Richard Hoffman. SfuJen In its third year of operation, the Student Council of Schwenksville High School, with the cooperation of the administration and stu- dents, has been responsible for numerous achievements during the year. The council's major accomplishments in- clude the publication of a handbook, establish- f Counci ment of hall monitors, orientation of new stu- dents, the planning of assembly programs, the arrangement of a faculty-council tea, the im- provement of the student parking lot, the re- vision of the council constitution, the sale of S.H.S. buttons, and the arrangement of ex- change assemblies. Seated: Amy Golden, Anne Golden, Sue Rodenbaugh, Dawn Fisher, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Marjorie Barron, Judy Levengood, Dolores Hansell, Marjorie Weldon. Standing: Jack McCahan, Henry Shontz, Douglas Vogt, Ronald Musselman, Ronald Yerkes, Bob McCahan, Mike Hader, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Eurich, Dennis Gould, Perry Cook, Richard Hoffman, Ted Cole, Richard Schlick, William Clossan, Glenn Hollowbush. Thirty-six Editor, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Advisor, Mr. Graber, Assistant Editor. Blanche Zaenglc. CCIVAOOA Yearbook Club consists of the regular year- book stafl' members and several students of the junior class who are learning yearbook procedure in order to produce their own book. This group chooses a theme, plans layout, discusses plans for photography, provides the written portions of our book, and prepares all material for ship- ment to the printer. All these activities are carried out under the direction of Mr. Graber, our advisor, and Bette Lou Hufnagle, the 1957 editor. Standing: Richard Banmiller, Richard Kratz, Fred Schlirk, Richard Hoffman, Phebe Montgomery, Gloria Rothenberger, Lillian Grisdale, Faye Royer, Doris Little, ,Ioan Swartlcy, Carol Meng, Mike Hadcr, Mike Kahney, Dennis Gould, Perry Cook. Seated: Kitty Dunlap, Beverly Landes, Kathleen Gertzen, Loretta Shontz, Blanche Zaenglc, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Ruth Dunfec, Joann Mathias, Sue Rowland, Effa Mae Doran. Thirty-.teven Varsity Cheerleaders-Left to right: Bette Lou Hufnagle, Joann Mathias, Loretta Shontz, Gloria Rothenberger, Effa Mae Doran. Cheerleading Captains-Left: Loretta Shontz, Varsity. Cen- ter: Patricia Wink, Junior Varsity. Right: Bette Lou Hufnagle, Varsity. CAQQYIQWJQVS The cheerleaders, under the guidance of Miss ous pep rallies to urge the student body to come Senese, have done a splendid job cheering our out and support our teams. teams on to victory. They have also held numer- Left to right: Pat Wink, Donna Wile, Joan Fulton, Amy Golden, Carol Shankweiler, Loretta Shontz, Gloria Rothenberger, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Effa Mae Doran, Joann Mathias, Ruth Dunfee. In centef: Miss Senese. Standing: Esther Cope. Janice Moyer, June Faust, Barbara Hartline. Ruth Dunfee, Elaine Snyder, Sandra Wink. Ruth Ann VVilliams. Patty Friel. Mr. Heck, Ida Shaw. Florence Shaw, Blanche Wink, Patsy Rawn, Janice Riegel, Kriebel The during of Mr. Music Peggy Nace, Andrea Frey. Nancy Barron. Margaret Rausch, Blanche Zaengle. Kneeling: Carolyn and Marjorie Barron. glee members of this club meet once a week BQMJ The band, under the capable direction of Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Heck, played at school assemblies, the senior play, and the Spring the eighth period. Under the direction Heck they participated in the Spring Festival and assembly programs. Festival. Majorettes: Sally Warmkessel, Blanche Wink, Phyllis Miller, Ethel Bossert, Janet Whitenight, Captaing Kitty Harrington, Pat Herbine, Bette Walker, Winnie Myers, Linda Sands. Second Row: James Hartman, Lee Johnson, Ron Clossin. Jean Breninger, Tommy Faust. James Wenhold, John Tucker, Freddie Schlick, Mary Lou Yeanish, Bud Albright, Margie Barron. First Row: Roger Jones, Winnie Swarr, Carolyn Kriebel, Richard Schlick, Linda Koehler, Sue Fryer, Ray Yeanish, Sally Zaengle, Jack McCahan, Floyd Keyser, Jamie Swarr, Lamar Schlotterer. E Thirty-nine Left to right: Nancy Bossert, Fred King, Donna Hunsicker, Linda Sands, Richard Musselman, Ida Shaw, Freddie Fairlie, Karen Marcmann, Shirley Murray, Eva Spatz, Dawn Fisher, Nancy Heacock, Beverly O'Neil, Linda Koehler, Sally Warmkessel, Marie Gamble, Edna Greaser, Janet Berry, Alma Buckingham, Janet Fulton, Carole Cole, Miss Goldfield, Jane Gertzen, Alice Williams. ramafics Under the direction of Miss Goldheld, this junior high club studies acting skills which bene- fit them in their high school activities. The high point of the year is the production of a play which they write themselves. Safefy afrol The safety patrol is under the direction of Mr. Carfagno and is maintained for the safety of fellow students who walk to school or come on buses. Dolores Hansell is the student cap- tain. Standing: Mr. Carfagno, Margie Barron, Janis Riegel, Irene Kratz, Ruth Ann Williams, Judy Levengood, Joan Bean, Donna George, Delores Tarczinski, Betty Meyers, Betty Pelfrey, Elaine Huber, Carol Arnold, Eliza- beth Walker, Margaret Murphy. Kneeling: Delores Hansell, Luise Kraft, Bruce Schuchert, Bob McCahan, Chris Hartline, Richard Banmiller, and children from grad: school on the right. l LL. LL . Back Row: Mr. Heck, Winfield Swarr, Roger Jones, Lamar Schlotterer. Front Row: Joan Fulton, Margie Barron, Lee Johnson. D Ae COWIAO CWSPQPQI' Under the direction of Mr. Heck, the combo The Lanco News and Views is the newspaper has played at dances, for assemblies and in the published by this club which meets the eighth exchange assembly at Upper Perkiomen High period on Monday. Under the guidance of Mrs. School. Frost and Editor Irene Kratz, the paper is printed monthly. At the typewriterx: Suzanne Rodenbaugh, Dawn Clemmer, Lorraine Gresko, Barbara Smith, Irene Kratz. Standing in the background: Mildred Myers, Kay Kratz, june Faust, Dennis Clark, Kathy Heacock, Ethel Bossert, Marilyn Sheppard, Judy Levengood, Anne Golden, Margaret Zilinski, Sandra Sprawls, Gene Dunning, Sid Yost. Forty-one First Row: John Mohn, Raymond Roshong, Raymond Pierson, Bill Everetts, Bob Jenkins, Nelson Swartley, Francis Marzan, Ed Dehorty, Buddy Frey, Cliff Maleski, Bob Bean, Donald Hettrick, David Rose, Mike Watus, Bill Sheppard, Kent. Schlotterer. Second Row: Donald Boyer, Tom Maleski, Dennis Kindig, Richard Minford, Glen Rowland, Bob Oelschlager, Bill Fenstermacher, Ron Musselman, William Hathaway. ofscience 43Ol t5l'VlQ'l'lg The Knights of Science Club members work The Sportsman's Club, under the direction on Physics and Chemistry projects and do re- of Mr. Eurich, discussed the proper care and quired experiments for class. Some of the handling of firearms, game laws, conservation, younger members blow, bend and cut glass. and learned to make bird feeders and to tie flies for fishing. Left to right: Mr. Hader, Harold Beck, Fred Stamets, Derwood Yerkes, Bill Berstler, Ruth Dunfee, Dave Crossley, Stanley Radcliff, Robert Hannum, Robert Smith, John Parker, Edward Rutter, Gary Ziegler, Mike Hader, Joe DeLutis, Philip Watkins, Gil Axford, Richard Banmiller, John Bogert, George Albright, Bernard Everetts, Dennis Gould, George Bickert, Robert McCahan. Forty-two Standing at left: Bette Lou Hufnaglc. Standing in background: Michael I-Iader. Seated: Dennis Gould. 0.t,...,Ji..,. L,l.i.AJ ,.L,.i,,. f',,.,N..,.m TI...-.J-.v.A.. ubultutltg uvrtubu ultuu. x.n.u15x. 1xn,AnuuL.1. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Athletic Association supports the school ,.4.Ll,,4.I,. ...,.,......,..,.. 1W...,.I...,.- a.L.A nan.. 4-Lf... L.,J,1 dlllllfflll, PIUSIQIII. IJLIIIIIS Lllc ycdfl LIICP' llclbl a dance and sponsored the annual magazine drive to provide funds for equipment. TRI-HI-Y CLUB The Tri-Hi-Y Club took books and toys to River Crest Preventorium, gave money for Care packages, made Easter baskets for an orphanage, and listened to seven interesting talks on teen-age problems. President is Dolores Hansell, Vice President, Joy Shellenberger, Secretary, Jane Wackg Treasurer, Joan Bean. Left to right: Sponser Miss Chudik, Secretary Joan Wack, President Dolores Hansell, Elaine Synder, Janet Anderson, Donna Wile, Alice Hillcgass, Jane Wack, Joy Shellenberger, Betty Meyers, Ruth Dunning, Dolores Meyers, Alice Heimbach, Florence Greaser, Joan Bean. Left to fight: Richard Sheppard, Donald Kirkner, Mike Kahney, Jack Preston, Robert Gaugler, George V-..-1..,A.. ng. ..... rv,.,.1. xl.. n---t-.. n....-, c-x...-1.,..g Ixctsuucr, Inuy Uuun, ivu. Lxcsctuxr, ,UIULC ouiuumit, Richard Hoffman. VARSITY CLUB Tlwrnllalnnllt flap vpqv' flap Xfarcifv 1-lulw lnac -..-v...G..V.... tue jc... .uc v......,..7 -luv new enjoyed numerous movies depicting various athletic events. The highlight of the year was a dance sponsored by the club, the proceeds of which were used for the whirlpool fund. OFFICIALS CLUB Under the direction of Miss Chudik these girls coach interclass basketball teams and ofH- ciate all interclass games. They also learn how to keep time and score the diHerent games and delve deeper into techniques of various sports in order to be able to ofliciate more efficiently. Left to right: Betsy Kratz, Lillian Grisdale, Kitty Harrington, Miss Chudik, Anne Golden, Irene Kratz, Dawn Clemmer, Sue Rowland, Nancy Barron, Nancy Chittick. First Row: Mr. Carfagno, John Harrington, Charles Carty, Leon Hillegass, Barry Kratz, Gene Redeay. Second Row: Donald Freier, Phil Trumbaucr, Ronald Offner, jon Waddel, Hank Shontz, Bob Stahley. Third Row: John Meyers, Bill Jenkins. MECHANICS CLUB The Mechanics Club is under the direction of Mr. Carfagno. The members learn the oper- ating parts of a motor by tearing a motor down, learning the use of the parts, and returning them back to their original position. The oflicers of the club are as follows: Presi- dent, Gene Redcayg Vice President, Henry Shontzg Secretary, Phillip Trumbauer. COLLEGE PREP The College Prep Club was organized to help the people who plan to enter college by giving them training in certain basic reading and writing skills. By seeing movies, the club learns of different colleges. Mr. Wilson serves as the advisor. Left to right: Phebe Montgomery, Bobby Smith, Jack Bogert, Sponser Mr. Wilson, Dick Shepard. Gil Axford. First Row: Ken Lick, Lafayette Huston, Thomas Hufnagle, Mr. Resetar, Patti Friel, Judy Marcman, Sandra Wink, Joanna Frecak. Second Row: Dawn Royer, Bonnie Ickes, Marge Weldon, John Doskicz, Peter Ressler, Bob Bean, John Wright, Byron Roshong, Donald Buchanan. SCIENCE CLUB The Junior Science Club, consisting of sev- enth and eighth grade students, meets in Mr. Resetar7s room once a week. Here they learn many elementary experiments, which will prove to be of importance to them when they enter the field of advanced sciences. FUTURE NURSES CLUB These girls become better acquainted with the personal and scholastic qualities required of nurses by seeing movies on the various fields of nursing and by visiting several hospitals. Left to right: Carol Arnold, Nancy Chittick, Peggy Slayman. Joan Storkey, Loretta Brower. Carole Smith, Nancy Barron. Betsy Larson. Mrs. Steitz, Joan Esh- bach. 9' w ' -if 'QU vf586?'vY'28ffv ' . 1' ,, Mb C? 3: ' H ,:f,j 'f ., Q b , .X 3 ..,,,:,: E ,.X. ,X X . ' -iw, 0 ' 9 ' M V ' .wx 'K W, as , X wx -.,:-,g3,'. ., X ' 2 ' yi ' '- ..., . IEEE., :ss V 4 ' M' m.eQ Q, Q, f Xe ' . 0' x. 5. 2- aw-5:fEI:'. ww '- U Q. eo- - E' dvi? w ww Lrg- Q, 3 asf? Y . S? MAY QUEEN AND COURT Left to fight: Patty Fricl, Sally King, Lorna Sands, Joy Shcllenbcrgvr. Joann Mathias. Nancy Ruifsneider, Jam:-s Swarr, Queen Wilma Klingelhocffcr, 1955 Qu:-cn Nancy Kricbel Myers, Phyllis Krivbcl, Doris Little. Janis Rin-gel, Anne Golden, Suzanne Roden- baugh, Dawn Royvr. Center, left: Perry Cook. Center, Right Top: James Swarr, Wilma Klingel- hor-Ffvr, Nancy Mcyn-rs, Charles Wink. Center, Right Bottom: Mrs. Del Pizzo, Mrs. Shaffer. Lorctta Shontz, Butte Lou Hufnagle, Irene Kratz, Nancy Walker, Sylvia Merkr-1, Jean Roscnbcrger, Jcanvttc- Ott, Mary Duffy. CROWNING OF MAY QUEEN Left to right: James Swarr, Wilma Klingelhoeffer, Nancy Kriebel. 'W 'W This was the Fifth Annual May Day at Schwenksville High School. It began with the crowning of May Queen Wilma Klingelhoeffer by retiring Queen Nancy Kriebel. She and her court were chauffered on the athletic Held in many decorated convertibles. After the court alighted from the convertibles, they took their places in a semi-circle on the Held. After the May Pole Dance, which was pre- sented by the eighth and ninth graders, May Day had come to an end. Then the boys' and girls, track and Held events were started, in which the Class of 1957 took the first place. MAY DAY ATTENDANTS 12 10 8 Phyllis Kriebel Janis Riegel Kathy Heacock Nancy Reifsneider Joy Shellenberger Sally King 11 Joann Mathias Doris Little Lorna Sands Anne Golden 7 Dawn Royer Patti Friel Crownbearer Victor Swarr F arty-seven The Scrcnadcrs. Bob BL-ddall. Efzfa Doran, Joann Mathias. Miko Center Left: Richard Kratz and Nancy Rvifsncidur. Kahnvy, Dennis Gould. Second Row: Beverly Lands-s, Center Right, Top: Fountain. Kitty Dunlap. Center Right, Bottom, First Row: Richard Kratz, Post-Prom Party. ,,,,, Y ,,,Y,,A,, -.--..,-... , .t..,'.. Left to right: Nancy Reifsneider, Richard Kratz. unior rom After months of painstaking work and plan- ning, we were rewarded with a successful Junior Prom! The ingenious decorations certainly created the illusion of a night Under Hawaiian Skiesv, the theme of our dance. The gym was transformed into a romantic Hawaiian night with the moon coming over the mountains. The center of attraction was a sparkling fountain surrounded by Hamingoes, flowers, and entwining vines. Dancing to the music of the Serenaders put us all in a dreamy mood. The orchestra was placed against a background of the ocean and mountains in the distance. The highlight of the evening was the crown- ing of Queen Nancy Reifsneider by President Richard Kratz. Forty-nine ., .,,,L:AY,, sp- 4. 'X an 4 PLAY CAST Standing: Peggy Zilinski, Robert Roth, Robert Greaser, George Kershner, Bill Meyers, Dick Hoffman, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Dennis Gould, John Parker, Kitty Dunlap, Ruth Dunfee, Sidney Yost, Harold Beck, Mike Hader, Richard Banmiller, Fred Schlick, Sue Rowland, Kathy Gertzen, Faye Royer, Beverly Landes. Seated: Michael Kahney, Loretta Shontz, Doris Little, Derwood Yerkes, Blanche Zaengle, Richard Kratz. Seated: Michael Kahney. Standing: Bette Lou Hufnagle, Richard Hoffman. Fifty Seated: Michael Kahney. Standing: Loretta Shontz, Harold Beck, Dick Kratz, Blanche Zaengle, Derwood Yerkes. THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER The 4'Man Who Came To Dinnerf, a fascinating three-act comedy, was staged on Friday and Satur- day nights, April 12 and 13, 1957, under the direc- tion of Dallas S. Graber. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Stanley was the scene of this play. As a result of a fall on the icy walk of the Stanley's, Sheridan Whiteside, with a broken hip, had to remain there. He orders the household around, including the Stanleysg trys to keep his secretary. Maggie Cutler, from marrying Bert Jefferson, but later regrets doing it. Whiteside sends for a friend of his, Lorraine Shel- don, to lure Bert away from Maggie. She has just about succeeded in doing it when Maggie decides to quit. Whiteside then realizes he shouldn't have S Professor Metz shows his cockroaches to Sheridan Whiteside and his friends. Standing: Loretta Shontz. 9Ruth Dunfee, John Parker, Michael Hader. Seated: Michael Kahney, Fred Schliek. Lorraine Sheldon is about to be shipped to Nova Scotia. Left to right: Mike Kahney, Bette Lou Hufnagle. Dennis Gould. brought Lorraine here. Banjo pays a visit to him, and between the two of them they get Lorraine in a mummy case and put her on a plane. When this is all over Whiteside leaves. He gets no further than the front pavement when he, again, falls on the ice. CAST Beverly Carlton Nlrs, Dexter .... Nlr. XICCutChen , Expressman .. Two Deputies , Westcott .... Radio Technicians Plainclothes Man Luncheon Guests Richard Hoffman Kathleen Gertzen ...., Faye Royer Riehard Banmiller George Kershner .. . . . ., Bill Myers George Kershner Bernard Everetts . . . .,... Bill Xlyers George Kershner Richard Banmiller George Kershner Bob Roth Bob Grcaser Banjo delivers a package to Sheridan Whiteside. Left to right: Dennis Gould. Mike Kahney, Ruth Dunfee. Sheridan W'hiteside hlaggie Cutler ,... Lorraine Sheldon .. . Bert Jefferson .... Banjo ....... Dr. Bradley . ,. John ..,... Sarah .,.,. lvliss Pteen .. Xlrs. Stanley .. Nlr. Stanley .... Richard Stanley .. june Stanley .... Harriet Stanley .. Sandy .......... Professor Metz .. .,.. . hlike Kahney . , ,. Loretta Shontz Bette Lon l-lufnagle . . . . . . . ., Billie Hatler .... Denny Gould .. , Harold Beck ..... John Parker .... Kitty Dunlap ..... Ruth Dnnfee .. Blanche Zaengle ., Derwood Yerlces ,.. Richard Kratz . , .. Doris Little .. Sue Rowland . . . . Sidney Yost . .. Fred Schlick Fifty-one King and Queen of Hearts Michael Kahney and Loretta Shontz. ing anal Queen ofxjfearfs On Saturday, February 9, 1957, the Athletic Association chose their King and Queen of Hearts. The King, Michael Kahney, and the Queen, Loretta Shontz, were crowned by Michael L. Hader, Athletic Director, at the an- nual athletic dance entitled, '4Valentine Rock- and Roll Hop . The school gymnasium was decorated with red and white crepe paper. A procession, con- sisting of the King and Queen, two Crown bearers, who were the Myer's twins, and flower girl, Angela Garrell, moved toward the stage, which was decorated according to the Valen- tine theme, where the crowning took place. Valentine Dance-King and Queen Lor- etta Shontz and Michael Kahney dance for their subjects. F ifty-two 0415A lefics A winning game presents a moment of fame for the honor of Schwenksoille High Schoofs name. Mike Hader crashes through a hole that was exeprtly opened by Mike Kahney and Rich Banmiller on the left and George Kershner with Perry Cook on the right. lg-oofgall At the start of the 1956 football season, shattered because of injuries. One after another, coach John Resetar looked forward to a sue- first string players were sidelined with leg in- cessful season. However, his high hopes were juries. Lack of depth to H11 these positions was First Row: Manager Bruce Schuchert, George Kershner, Skip Everetts, Richard Banmiller, Mike Kahney, Denny Gould, Perry Cook, Mike Hader, Fred Schlick, Bob Schlick, Tommy Bell. Second Row: Coach John Re- setar, Wayne Kraerncr, Eddie Creter, Richard Schlick, Joe Delutis, Joe Hayes. Gene Redcay, Hank Shontz. VVin- field Swarr, Coach Enos Young. Back Row: Ted Cole, Dick Sheppard, Bill Ziegler, Roger Jones, Donald Freier, Jack Preston, Mifflin Singleton, Charles Carty. Fifty-four the main reason for an unsuccessful season. Finally came the high point of the season as archrival Collegeville-Trappe traveled to Schwenksville with thoughts of a victorious afternoon. However, an inspired Schwenksville team produced a victory, rnuch to the delight Coplay ..... Hellertown ....... Owen J. Roberts . . . Upper Dublin .... Lower Moreland . . . Collegeville .... Jenkintown ., . of the Bluebirds' rooters. Led by the running of Mike Hader and pass-catching of Denny Gould and Fred Schlick, the hard-charging line paved the way for a 20 to 13 win over the Colonels. Thus, Schwenksville assured itself of a successful season. Opponent S. H. S. . 27 0 . 36 0 . 48 6 . 48 7 . 19 13 . 13 20 . 45 12 Mike Hader downed by Collegeville-Trappe after an eight-yard gain. Fifty-five Standing: Irene Kratz, Anne Golden, Marjorie Barron, Betsy Kratz, Amy Golden, Louise Kraft, Nancy Barron, Carol Arnold, Carol Meng, Lorna Sands, Flossie Frey, Lillian Grisdale. Kneeling: Co-Captain Kitty Dunlap, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Coach Miss Chudik, Co-Captains Loretta Shontz, Joann Mathias. 7221.1 Jamal, The girls' varsity Held hockey team had to be content with a fair season, winning one of the six games in the 1956-1957 season. How- ever, points were tallied in all but three of the games, averaging one point per game, The victorious game was with our neigh- boring rival, Collegeville-Trappe, in which Bette Lou Hufnagle, high scorer for the season, tallied Opponent S. H. S. Upper Perl-ciomen . . . . . 2 1 West Pottsgrove . 3 0 Collegeville .... 1 4- Schwenksville girls trying to make a goal against Collegeville-Trappe. four goals against the Colonels for an easy -1-1 victory. Coach Pat Chudik developed new play-pat- terns this year, stressing diagonal passing and speed. Team scorers were: Bette Lou Hufnagle, 4, Lorna Sands and Flossie Frey, 1. Opponent S. H. S. Boyertown . . . . . . 2 1 Spring-Ford ..... 6 0 Owen J. Roberts .. 3 0 Loretta Shontz going in for a goal, helped by Kitty Dunlap and Bette Lou Hufnagle. Fifty-,fix Standing: Ginny DeLutis, Kathy Bickert, Blanche Wink, Kathy Heacock, Kitty Harrington, Ethel Bossert, Dale Boohar, Esther Cope, Marilyn Sheppard, Carol Shankweiler, Elaine Snyder, Sue Rodenbaugh, Ruth Wil- liams, Bette Lou Haas. Kneeling: Managers Irene Kratz, Lillian Grisdale, Captain Donna Wile, Coach Miss Chidik. I JUNIOR VARSITY The junior varsity Held hockey team suc- High scorers in the 1956-1957 season were ceeded in promising a future championship Donna Wile, 3, Anne Golden, 2, and Bette team, winning two games: the Owen Rob- Lou Haas, Carol Meng, and Marilyn Shep- erts game and the Collegeville-Trappe game. pard, 1. Opponent S. H. S. Upper Perkiomen . . . . 4- 0 West Pottsgrove . . 1 0 Collegeville .... 1 4 Boyertown 4 l Spring-Ford ..... 2 1 Owen Roberts . .. 1 2 Senior girls on the hockey team, from left to right: Joann Mathias, Kitty Dunlap, Bette Lou Hufnagle, Loretta Shontz takes a left inner bully. and Loretta, Shontz, Fifty-seven l l arsifly ,lgasgefdall The basketball team had another successful season uncler the coaching of Mr. Young. The team tied Spring-Ford for first place in the Perkiomen-Schuylkill Valley League again this year. However, in the playod we lost to Spring- Ford 57-50. History repeated itself when the team met Jenkintown in the Class C District P.I.A,A. playoff game at Stewart junior High School, Norristown. Schwenksville, although never giv- ing up during the game, lost by the score of 57-40. The season's record was a good one, as Schwenksville won ll games and lost 7. In the league, the record showed 7 wins and 1 loss. The team loses five seniors, but the boys that are coming up look like they can handle the job of winning for the Blue and XNhite. Kneeling: Manager John Parker. Mike Hader. Manager Robert Smith. Standing: Coach Mr. Young. Bob Gaugler, George Kershner. Roger Jones, Richard Kratz. Denny Gould, Donald Freier, Perry Cook. Donald Kirkner, Manager Harold Beck. Opponent S. H Alumni .... . 46 59 Bridgeport . . . 31 34 Bridgeport ....... . . . .... 35 43 CNorth Penn Lions Tournamentj Pottstown ................... 70 45 Plymouth-Whitcmarsh . . . . 48 47 Spring-Ford ........ . 63 43 Collegeville-Trappe . . . 49 67 Pottsgrove .,..... . 2 7 61 Owen J. Roberts . . . . 52 59 St. Pius ...,......... . 53 50 Plymouth-Whitemarsh . . . . 51 35 Col1egcvi11e-Trappe . . . 46 73 St. Pius .......... . 46 58 Pottsgrove ...... . 31 67 Owen J. Roberts . . . 44 46 Spring-Ford ...., . 47 55 fP1ayoff game for league championshipj Spring-Ford .,............... 57 50 fP1ayoFf game for Class C District lj Jenkintown ....... ......... 5 7 40 Left to right: Miss Chudik, coachg Loretta Shontz, Kitty Dunlap, Anne Golden, Sue Rowland. Bette Lou Hufnagle, Carolyn Kriebel, Irene Kratz, Joann Mathias, Flossy Frey, and manager Ruth Dunfec. Qrls ,gaskefgall The varsity basketball team won three games in the 1956-1957 season. The team, even though they lost four games, defeated their perennial opponent, Collegeville-Trappe, by a 26-point margin, which made the team feel the season was successful. Opponent S. H. S. Alumni ....... . . . 31 30 West Pottsgrove . . . 28 58 Boyertown .... 36 33 Collegeville . . . . 29 55 Alumni ..i...... . 37 41 Owen J. Roberts .. . 53 34 Co-captains Sue Rowland and Bette Lou Spring-Ford ..... . 54 34 Hufnagle. Annc Golden takes a shot during the Owen The Schwenksville and Owen Roberts girls wait Roberts vs. Schwenksville game. tenscly for the rebound. Sixty Kneeling: Regina Carty, Carol Arnold, Patsy Rawn, Kathy Heacock, Dawn Clemmer. Second Row: Esther Cope, Barbara Smith, Dolores Tarczenski, Lillian Grisdale, Margie Barron, Dale Boohar, Nancy Barron, Loretta Sell, Miss Chudik. GIRLS' JAYVEE BASKETBALL The Junior Varsity team had a fair season, Varsity failed to accomplish. winning two of their five league games. Carol Meng was high scorer with a total The team defeated a strong Boyertown High of 50 points, followed by Margie Barron and team with a five point margin, a feat which the Anne Golden with 26 and 20 points. JAYVEE BASKETBALL The J.V. team, consisting mostly of 9th and g hard, and as the season progressed the boys 10th grades, ended their season with only one began to play a better brand of ball which re- win. However, the team continued to work sulted in many exciting games. Kneeling: Phillip Marks, Richard Schlick, Charles Carty, Eugene Redcay, Ronald Young. Standing: Douglas Vogt, Wayne Kraemer, Jon Waddel, Robert McCahan, Robert Hannum, Richard Reed, Lee Johnson, Mr. Young. S ixty-one l iamoncal xjfoloes xjl-elvl xjlfg Coach Mike Hader is looking forward to another baseball season. Schwenksville has always had fairly good baseball teams, and this season should not be an exception. The team has only four seniors, so Coach Hader is de- pending largely on untried material. The pitching staff is fairly sound, with ex- perienced players Mike Hader and Bob Gauglcr returning. Dick Hoffman looks very good be- hind the plate, and seems to be ready for a terrific season. George Kershner is making the switch from second to third base and looks pretty good. Richard Banmiller looks good at bat and is playing in the outHeld. The rest of the positions are being held down by players who have little or no game experience. If Schwenksville can improve its hitting, they should have another successful season. VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM First Row: Coach Mr. Hader. Henry Shontz. Bill Ziegler, Richard Schlick, Tony Miller, Mike Hader, Rich- ard Hoffman, Richard Banmiller. George Kershner, Donald Freier. Bob Gaugler, Bob McCahan, Manager Bob Schlick, Manager Tom Bell. Second Row: Ronald Young, Alfred Hayes, Ted Cole, Joe O'Neil, Buddy Albright, Corky Whitman, Charles Carty, Ronald Yerkes, Jon Waddel, Ed Creter, Wayne Kraemer, Gene Redcay, Stan- ley Radcliff. Third Row: Manager Dennis Gould, Manager Phil Trumbauer. was Sixty-two Mike Hader goes into his wind-up. April April April April May May May May 1957 SCHEDULE -Upper Dublin .. -Collcgcvillc . . . -Upper Dublin .. -Collegeville. . . . . -West Pottsgrove . . . -Owen Roberts . .. -West Pottsgrove .. -Owen J. Roberts . . . Rich Banmiller demon- strates his batting stance. . . . Away . . Home . . Home . . . Away . . Home . . . Away . . . Away . . 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