Sharon Hill High School - Owl Yearbook (Sharon Hill, PA)

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CLASS PRGPHECY Prominently arriving in Sharon Hill via that exclusive mode of travel known as riding the rods, we saun- tered toward the nearest dwelling in hopes of a handout. To our surprise we were greeted by Richard McLarnon, our former classmate, who upon inquiry disclosed that he was now Philadelphia's foremost designer of women's clothing. Asking about some of the other members of the Class of '44 we learned that Charles Hild is now Head Usher at Fay's Theater, while Florence Cherry and William Porter are now the famous Boogie Woogie Duet currently featured in Charles Ammon's vaude- ville act. Having now eaten what little was to be found in Richie's refrigerator, we bade him a fond farewell and ambled toward the center of town, where we were all but swept off our feet by two of the borough's most efficient street cleaners, Winfield Fraser and Richard AKelly. We would liked to have stopped and chatted a while but these two industrious fellows could only stop work long enough to say hello. Continuing on our aim- less way we heard the unfamiliar chords of an operatic selection. By peering through a window we observed jack Nash, who was giving ballet lessons. After closer inspection we made out the forms of his pupils who were none other than Mary Lou Collins, Marion Hallas, and Lillian Augustus. As we were contentedly watching the remarkable performance of jack's protegees we were startled by the -sound of a man's sobs across the street. We crossed over to see if we could be of assistance and found Charles Shaffer, now the town burgess. We asked him what the trouble was and found that he was crying because Roosevelt had been elected for the sixth term. We tried to console him but making no progress we continued our stroll and saw, in the midst of a crowd of small children, Bob Lorenz playing a street organ while Marie Subers was gathering in the pennies with a tin cup. Upon questioning Bob we learned that Janice Heckman is the chief entertainment at Ma's tavern, while Edgar Reed is now the town's chief of police since Herb Allen resigned. Reed's right hand man is Francis Curry, while his chief operator of the police radio is Kitty QPistol-Packingj Desmond. Ed Browne, current heavyweight champion, was last reported to have weighed 265 pounds. Further quizzing disclosed that Anne Yurgensen, who married an up-state farmer, is now working at the Farmers Market with Marjorie Duncan. Guistwhite is the head football coach at the University of Pennsylvania and Gloria Hoffecker is her able assistant. Bud Yocum is now a grease monkey at Bill Hilbert's garage while Howard Larer is teaching English at Sharon Hill High School and Gladys Lott is working for Ajax cleaners. We left Leo at this point to look for a decent meal, not having been satisfied by Rich's meager offering. As we walked down Sharon Ave., we came upon a new establishment, a high-class restaurant. We sighted a service entrance on the side and sneaking past a door- man, made our way into the kitchen hoping to high pressure the cook into giving us a meal. We were utterly astounded when we recognized the chef to be jack Carlisle. He seemed glad to see us and offered us some of his favorite concoctions. We, under the theory that God helps those who help themselves, Hlled our stomachs and relaxed as jack answered our questions about former classmates. He told us that Joan Charles is the cashier at the Parker Theater and Betty Milne is the Goalie for the Philadelphia Falcons, while Peg Warrington is a jiu-jitsu expert. Patsy Meitner manu' factures Man Traps and Mrs. Long, one of our class sponsors, is the Chief Sales Manager for The Sunshine Christmas Card Company. Betty Ford is the hat check girl at Winther's night club. At this hot spot Ruth Rose is the featured vocalist with Al Umstead and his orchestra. As we talked, two familiar hgures, jean Dahl- quist and Norma Kopp, breezed in with dirty dishes. We didn't want to get jack in trouble so we left as we had come, this time waving to a surprised doorman, whom we recognized to be jim Gallagher. As we turned into a side street we were attracted by the ramblings of a circus barker who, upon investigation, turned out to be our chubby schoolmate Forrest Montgomery. We were surprised when we were informed by his advertising that among the exhibitions of the show were joy Har- rison, fat ladyg Ida Hafner, a bare-back trick riderg Lois Rice, the much publicized tattooed ladyg and a pair of motorcycle dare-devils, Emily Amy and Frances Griffith. We would like to have stayed in Sharon Hill longer and learned more about the Class of '44, but the open road beckoned us and as we hurried to the freight station we saw the stalwart figure of Mitchell fCrashJ Davis picking cabbage from his patch. Of course he was still proudly wearing his football letter obtained in '44, Much to our dismay our train arrived on time and we boarded the 5:15 Cattle Express, bidding farewell to dear old Sharon Hill and bound for parts unknown. EDWARD HAMILTON MELVIN BISHOP ' Kniglylf of fbe Road

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CLASS DIARY Sepl. 8-Well, here we are once again back in school. It was very pleasant to see all the smiling, happy faces of our classmates at opening assembly. Sept. 15-Election day-Politics rides high as Shaffer is made president. Sept. 21-Sunshine promises Christmas cards by November 1. Sept. 29-In the closing seconds of the A.A. drive 12B nosed out 12A as Nash finally Oct. Oct. Ori. Ori. Off. Ort. Nov. Nov N ov N ov Dev. Def. Dec, Dec. Def. Def. Der. fan. fan. fan. fan. fam. fam. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. condescencled to purchase a ticket! 5-Today the great Subers punched out 60 words a minute. 12-Seniors obey Columbus' famous order Sail On! -No half-day. 20-Because of A.A. drive results school resumed afternoon sessions at the Parker. 24, 25-Institute-faculty goes to school to learn the art of teaching, 27-ZS-Seniors give their faces the annual washing for Owl pictures. 50-Football team still winning moral victories. 1-Sunshine promises Christmas cards by Dec. 1. 6-Senior play, Nine Girls was a howling success. 19-Soph Hop crowds gather as Roy Bishop operates record machine. 25-Thanksgiving-Collingdale gives Sharon Hill an acute case of indigestion. 1-Sunshine promises Christmas cards' by 'December 24. 6--School is terror-stricken by gas alarm which proves to be our slopometric chemists making hydrogen sulhde. 10-Senior pictures arrive QI-Ed. note-You supply adjectivesj 14-Sharon Hill basketball team defeats Eddystone in first game of season. 174-It is rumored today that Shaffer intends to look in his stocking for an A in English. 24-Sunshine promises that cards will positively arrive before next Christmasl 25-Merry Christmas! 1-We all feel that it is fortunate that school does not open today. 7-Class meeting reveals Christmas card sales totaled 31200, 11 17-Yearbook subscription drive gets-underway. -Sharon Hill was defeated by Dorosh. 20-Cramming for midyears begin. 28-Class sends its deepest, heart-felt gratitude to Sunshine for their astounding punctuality in hlling our orders. 2-4-Midyears. These are the times that try men's souls. 7-11-Vacation. No oil, Cest la guerre. 16-First semester report cards. The current topic of conversation is how did Shaffer pass English? Santa must have helped. 18-French class argues against homework. 21-Dramatic Club plays chosen. We hope that this time is the last time. 25-Well, today we go to press. 26-Bishop missed the dead-line. 24

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CLASS l-IISTCDRY FRESHMAN YEAR In September 1940, a group of ambitious students, suddenly grown-up, entered high school as Freshmen. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Ella Long and Mr. Joseph Marshall, we succeeded in carrying Out the planned activities. Our first job was to elect our class officers resulting as follows: Herbert Allen, Presidentg Charles Shaffer, Vice-Presidentg Janice Heckman, Sec- retaryg and Melvin Bishop, Treasurer. Before the Christ- mas holidays, we proudly walked around the halls dis- playing our class pins. We ended 1940 with a class Christmas party-dance, where gifts were exchanged. Completing the year's work, we said finish to the fresh- man year by having a picnic at Morton. SOPHOMORE YEAR Summer pleasures over, we entered our Sophomore year, just a little more sophisticated, and over our passing notes stage. Some students from Folcroft joined us this year to make our class one of the largest in the school. We chose as our class officers: Richard McLarnon, President, Betty Milne, Vice-President, Lois Neatherly, Secretaryg and john Nash, Treasurer. We immediately put' our minds to the preparations and arrangements for our first formal dance, the Soph Hop, which was held November 14. This dance, we thought, of course, was the best dance in the history of the school. Soon after Pearl Harbor, Mr. Marshall left us to join the Navy. Mr. G. O. jones took his place as sponsor of the class, with Mrs. Long. Concluding the Sophomore Year, we enjoyed our annual class picnic at Morton. JUNIOR YEAR When the class of '44 entered its junior year in September 1942, we greeted some new pupils from Colwyn. Our class was divided into three sections with Mrs. Ella Long, Mr. G. O. jones, and Mr. Frederick Fernsler as our sponsors. Our leaders for this year were Richard McLarnon, Presidentg Edgar Reed, Vice-Presi- dent, Gloria Holfecker, Secretary, and john Nash, Treasurer. Early in the fall, many members of the class received their class rings, which we are still proudly wearing. In the fall, joan Charles represented our class in the Dramatic Club play, Poor Little Me. We had our biggest night of the year on April 2 when we held our Junior Prom. The Melodiers, who presented the music, helped to make this affair a success. We again finished our year with a picnic at Morton. SENIOR YEAR As we entered our Senior year, we were lacking four members, who had entered the armed services of our country. They were: Richard McLarnon, Army, Edgar Reed, Navyg Carl Winthers, Navyg and Herbert Allen, Army Air Corps. With Mrs. Long and Mr. Jones as our sponsors, we chose Charles Shaffer, Charles Hild, Gloria Hoffecker, and Edward Hamilton as our class ofticers. Our main objective was to End ways and means of raising money for our yearbook. We sold candy and hot dogs at the football and basketball games, With almost everyone taking part, we sold more Christmas cards than any other class in the history of the school. Then came Athe senior play, Nine Girls, a mystery comedy, with an all-girl cast, which was a huge success. Following the Christmas vacation, we found that three more boys, Kirby Steger, Richard Kelly, and Winfield Fraser, had joined the Navy. The annual Senior Final was held on the evening of May 12. The conclusion of our last year followed the traditional banquet, june 2, Vesper service, june 4, at which Rev. Clinton M. Cherry spoke, and finally the Commencement, june 6.