Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1948 volume:

‘DedicatcM, In the Bidet of our community etande a large building, called Smith Hall, which was erected in 1937. Smith Hall was named in memory of Norman Smith, who was an athletic instructor in our schools. To this magnificent building, we, the olass of 1948, dedicate our yearbook. As we enter the vestibule, we see a glass case whioh contains the trophies of Slatington High School. We go either to the left or right and enter the gymnasium to discover that on both sides of the playing court are bleachers whioh seat 1400 people. At the east end of this palestra is located a huge stage whioh serves adequately for concerts, plays, and other types of entertainment . Smith Hall, which is the center of athletio activities for the school and oommunity, houses all gym classes for boys and girls and has been the soene of many interesting school. Veterans of Foreigp Wars, American Legion, and district play-off basketball games; district band, orchestra and chorus concerts, dances for teen-agers. Junior Prom, Senior Farewell, annual Lehigh Valley Community Fair, variety programs. May Day, Commencement, and Baccalaureate servioes. On the lower floor of this building is located a shop whioh serves the industrial arts and vocational agricultural classes provided in our sohool ourrioulum. The Federal Government has enabled many rural G.I.’s to take advantage of this industrial shop by attending night sohool several times a week. It is our hope that Smith Hall may oontinue to give service and pleasure to the oommunity for many years to come. rcCmi ti4 uitioK Mr. Robert Sieger Secretary Mrs. Wallace Kern Mr. Walter Gangwer Treasurer cutty Miss Muriel Williams Mr. Elwood Preetwood Kern Mr. Earl Hartman Mrs. Mary Jane Baker Miss Hazel Davies Mr. Louis DeRosa Mr. Amos Howland i V Miss Mary Mclnerney Mr. Herman Snyder Mr. Walter Greismer Miss Kathryn Hughes Miss Evelyn Morgan Miss Rachel Steckel Mrs. Abby Kane - V Mis8 Evelyn Naylor f Mr. Russell Stettler Mr. William Horvath Miss Velma Oswald Mr. Lloyd Williams Thomas Morgan President Shirley Amay Zfalnutport Albert Barney Slatington Setum t xpuzj6Ate4 04A O cceru Sara Nancy Hartllne Roberts Vioe President Secretary Shirley is a good natured girl who always has an eye open for a certain handsome soldier. She passes her time skating, reading, swimming, and listening to the radio. This cheerful girl hopes to become a secretary and also to travel. Here is a girl who is well-dressed and good mannered at all times. Marilyn plays the piano, sings, goes roller skating, dances and reads very much. Her ambition is to become a good secretary. Apple was one of the hard fighting members of the Slatington High School Football Squad.This muscular athlete enjoys hunting, fishing, ioe skating and swimming. Apple is undecided as to whether to join the Army Air Force or to just get a successful job. Have any of you noticed that no matter how bad we were being beaten in football one guy always had a grin on his face? That was the fighting end of our football squad— Smiling Charley. Charley enjoys swimming and hopes to join the Army. Kathleen Scott Treasurer Marilyn Anthony V alnutport Charles Bauer Slatington a ? i v Phyllis Benner Slatington Phyllis is one of the quiet girls in high school. She always does her honework and is very seldom seen in the corridors. Phyllis enjoys playing the piano, singing, playing basketball, and roller skating. She hopes to hecome an efficient secretary. Ed Lujaok Bird was one of the members of the high school football squad. He also is a member of the future farmers and hopes that someday lie will become a successful farmer. Bd enjoys skating and swimming. Betty Blose Slatington Betty is one of the quieter girls in school, except for one class, P.D. In this class, she discusses shorthand with Josephine Harvillo. Betty's hobbies, are playing the piano and going t,o the movies. Her ambition is to become a successful typist. Good luck, Betty. Someday Dorothy is going to be an excellent housewife for some special man, since she's vice-president of the F.H.A. Dots loves to go dancing and skating. ’.Ve know that she will also be one of the est beautician.r,. Lee Blose Slatington That handsome guy seen roaming through the halls, breaking tho hearts of the girls is Lee. He also boasts the honor of being vice-president of his hone room. Pinicing, hiking, fishing, and talking are the pastimes Lee enjoys. His desire is become a farmer. Gloria, who had worked faithfully as a member of the Slate for three years, deserved to be chosen editor. She has many hobbies--reading, playing piano, eating, and spending money. Gloria hopes to become an air-hostess. We know that she will be successful. A blazing tie blinds you, but finally when your eyes get focused again you can see smiling Brnie walking slowly 'rom class to class. Walking, singing, and woodwork are Ernie's favorites and hi6 ambition is to be a disc-jockey or a lumberjack. Ernest Cunfer Slatington Janet, our active captain of the cheerleaders, enjoys dancing, reading, bowling, and roing to the movies. This attractive maiden is also the best dancer of our class. Janet hopes to become a good secretary, a goal which will be easily accomplished by this commercial student. Edward Bird Walnutport Dorothy Blose Slatington Gloria Breisch Slatington Janet Davies Slatington Ruth Dietrioh Kempton Ruth is not heard of very much, but we know that she is working hard to reach her goal to become a successful stenographer. Besides doing commercial work, she enjoys roller-3kating, hiking, dancing, and listening to records. Lorraine is undecided about her future. She would like to become a music instructor or a sales clerk. In whichever profession she chooses to enter, she is sure to find seme leisure time in which to sing, knit, or weave. Chuck is one of Mr. Oreismer's boys and intends some day to be a mechanic or a salesman. Chuck’s hobby is women so maybe someday we'll find him in Arabia with a harem. Voted the shyest boy in the class Ernie certainly does not seen to live up t. his class vote as he continually finds ways to pest a certain blonde in E.D. class. Ernie s ambition is to be an airplane pilot. Nevin Dorward Emerald Homer Evans Slatington Homer seems like a fellow who does nothing but eat and sleep, but really hero we have one of the ringleaders of P.D. class in which he always finds a way to torture poor Mr. Koegel. Homer's ambition is to become a success in life. Louise is one of the top notch vocalists in Slatington High. She enjoys roller skating, dancing, singing, and listening to the radio. She hopes to become a successful beautician. Good luck, Louise. Sammy as all his friends call him is one of J the few country boys to participate in high school sports. Sam 8 hobbies are hunting, driving cars, and listening to the radio. Sam's ambition is to be a Radio Technician. Ethel, another one of our future homemakers, will be sure to become a successful dressmaker or designer with the experience she received in good old S.H.S. Her hobbies include roller-skating, Robert Everett hiking, and listening to the radio. Hew Tripoli Lorraine Dorward Slatington Ernest Evans Slatington Louise Evans Slatington Ethel Fetherolf Wanamakers Donald Fink Saegersville Finky is one of the farmer boys who travel all over the U.S. while their fellow students are slaving away in classes. He enjoys hunting, trapping, square dancing, and good music. His ambition is to become a successful farmer. Roller-skating, going to the movies, reading, and taking part in sports are the hobbies of this prim miss. Since she has been one of Mr. Hartman's capable secretaries, she is sure to reach her goal. Alma Fister New Tripoli Itchy , who is one of the best athletes of our class, is a good third baseman and a good guard on the basketball team. Itch’s ambition is to get a good job and enjoy life as it comes. Drinking cokes, dancing, sleeping and skating are some hobbies of Kathryn's. She is one of the members of our F.H.A. and, therefore, should be able to reach her goal, to be a housewife for that certain someone. Riohard Focht Slatington Kathryn Frederick Emereld Mae is a very pleasant person to associate with. She minds her own business and goes to the movies, reads, or goes hiking. Someday this young lady will be perched in someone's office as a competent secretary. This quiet girl's ambition is to travel--I wonder where? When Iva isn't listening to the radio, she's reading or collecting pictures. Mae Fritsinger .Valnutport Iva George Walnutport Leon Gombert Slatington Gombert is a chap who is not seen often around S.H.S. He comes at 9:00, leaves at 3sl0 P.M., and does not waste any time getting as far away as possible. Gombert's ambition is to become a successful bricklayer. This excellent artist is sure to reach her goal as a copy artist. She may change her mind and be-oome a typist. Marian enjoys drawing and sports. Good luck to your career. Marian Greensweig Slatington This tall dark-haired girl always has a kind word for everyone. We know that Erna will be a W successful stenographer because she is already so -ex efficient. Reading, roller skating, and driving the car are Erna's hobbies. It's Harry James, it's Charlie Spivak, no,— it's Wilmer Handwork Besides playing his trumpet, Wilmer enjoys smoking (who doesn't) and swimming. He hopes to join the Navy and get into a submarine Erna Hamm outfit. We wish you loads of luck I New Tripoli John Hartline Slatington Johnny, the sweetest fellow in S.H.S., will be a lucky catch for some girl, since he has all of the best qualities. He likes reading, fishing, and sports. With John's personality, he is sure to get a good job. Attractive and amiable are two good adjectives describing our competent class Vice-President. When Sara isn’t riding in jeeps, a fact which she loves, she is knitting or dancing. In the future Sara wants to travel. Josephine Harvillo Slatington I wonder to whom this good-natured young lady likes to write letters? Josie's other hobbies are ice-skating, playing tennis, reading books, and dancing. Josie has been active in Drum Majorettes and Gym Club. Josie's ambition is to become a model. Good luck! Booker devotes most of his time to driving his father's flower truck. He also spends much time hunting, skiing, and skating. He hopes to become a mortician. Good luck to you Richard, but why not stay a florist? Melvin Ha us man Germansville Good-natured Melvin was the vioe-president of the F.F.A. in his junior year and attained the presidency in his senior year. We know he will become one of the countries' true Future Farmers. This capable president of the International Friendship Club enjoys hunting, fishing, ice-skating, and playing baseball and football. Russell received excellent grades in S.H.S. and therefore, is sure to become a success in life. Wilmer Handwerk Slatington Sara Hartline Slatington Richard Harwi Slatington Russell Heintsleman Slatedale Mark Hoffman New Tripoli Billy, the main-tag of S,U.S.'s football team, is handsome, too. Always with him is his constant companion, his jeep. Everyone, especially the girls, likes and admires Bill, who excels in all sports. In his ambition to complete college, we wish Willy lots of luck. Jack , as he is known to all the students, is seriously interested in all athletics. Jack is quiet but he makes up for his shyness with his pleasant smile. Lots of luck to you as a lumberjack . John Howells New Tripoli Fern Hunsicker Slatington Did you ever watch Kid go through the hall? There does not seem to be a lazy bone in her body. Kid enjoys roller-skating, painting, and going to the movies. To go to Frisco is Fern's ambition. Friendly, good-natured Margaret keeps a school scrapbook. We would like to see this interesting piece of work. Margaret also enjoys skating, swimming, end listening to the radio. Margaret's ambition is just to have fun in life. Margaret Jaooby Walnutport Ellouise Jones Slatedale Here is another peppy well-dressed young lady seen in our midst. When Ellouise becomes a beautician, we are sure her customers will not be bored by lack of conversation. Ellouise's hobbies are dancing and roller-skating. This dark-haired girl can be seen walking through the halls with the papers which she has just typed for some teacher. An outdoor girl—her hobbies are ice skating, swimming, and going to the movies. Her ambition is to be a private secretary. Maria Jones Slatington William Jones Slatington Besides being one of the most dependable fellows of our class. Bill is also very active in the school activities. Fishing as well as coin collecting are Bill's favorite pastimes. Bill has the urge to travel after he graduates from good old S.H.S. Elden is a true sports fan, for he follows everything concerning sports from the beginning to the end. Elden has a varied selection of hobbies which are skating, hiking, trapping, and loafing. Elden has the ambition to become a wealthy undertaker. Elden Kern Slatington Ethan Kern Schnecksville In our class we have a quiet little fellow who is always busy doing something worthwhile. Besides baseball and basketball, Ethan lists ice skating and swimming as his hobbies. In the future Ethaa's ambition is to travel the wide world. Tully as this petite blonde is called, always has a ready smile for everyone. She oan usually be found talking with that certain someone. She, too, is an outdoor gal and enjoys ice skating, hunting, swimming, dancing, and reading. Her ambition is to lead a successful life. Jeannette Kern Walnutport Marie Kinoher Slatington This tall, blonde girl always has a smile for everyone. She is willing to work hard to make a sucoess of everything she tackles. Her hobbies are reading, swimming, basketball, and music. Her ambition is to do secretarial work. This dark-haired girl is known as Cricket , although most of the time she’s very quiet. To become a nurse is Ruth's ambition. Her hobbies are skating, reading, going to the movies, and day-dreaming. (What or should we say whom do you day-dream about???) Ruth Kistler Wanamakers Sterling Kistler Slatington Hunting, fishing, and shooting pool are Sterling's main hobbies. After school and on weekends you'll probably find Sterling concentrating on a hot game of pool at A1 Bittner’s. When Sterling graduates he expects to join Uncle Sam's Navy. Virginia or Ginger , as she is known to her friends, is a very serious student especially when it comes to Art . The hobbies of this attractive blonde are music, reading, and dancing. Her ambition is to beoome a secretary. Good luok, Ginger . H E v Virginia Knecht Slatington Vincent Kralik Slatington Vincent is always seen with a friendly smile on his face regardless of what his emotions are. Vinoent spends most of his time working on an ice truck, but nevertheless finds spare time for hunting, fishing, playing cards, and bowling. Eddy is a hater of most women with a few exceptions in Slatington High School. Instead of doing his homework after school and on week-ends Eddy goes trapping, hunting, and fishing. In the future Eddy has high hopes of joining the Navy. Edmond Kratser Slatington Leonard Krause Slatington The hobbies of S.H.S.'s mighty little halfback vary from hunting and fishing to art. After Lenny is finished with his homework he goes on short hikes to Walnutport to teach Tully how to jitterbug. Lenny has an ambition to become a draftsman. Although Anna seems very quiet, she has many friends. She also has a winning personality. She enjoys swimming, hiking, listening to the radio, and bicycling. To become a success in life is her ambition and we know that she will succeed. Anna Leibensperger New Tripoli Ruth Lilly Slatington There is never a dull moment when Ruth is in the crowd. This peppy gal is head of the majorettes and excels in sports. Her hobbies are dancing, skating, and the one that ocoupies most of her time talking. To be a carefree traveler is her ambition. Blondie Locher is one of our students who travel to and from school on a dull bus. In her Senior year, Winifred was elected to Presidency of the F.H.A. We wish her the best in her future occupation as a dressmaker and designer. Winifred Locher Slatington Miriam Merkel Slatington Shv Miriam is usually seen in classes but hardly ever heard. She spends her leisure time in horseback riding, skating, and listening to the radio. We all wish Him luck in whatever phase of life she journeys into. Day-dreaming (about whom we wonder?), danoing, and reading is how Gladys spends her leisure time. If you havb any ailments, just see Gladys. She plans to be another Florence, Nightingale. Here’s to success. Gladys Miller New Tripoli Girls, do you need a new face and hair-do? If so, contact Joanne, who plans to have that Salon where you can aoquire the new look . In her spare time, Joanne contents herself by skating, reading, and playing tennis. One of our newcomers this year is Dorothy. In school, Dot seems very shy around boys. We’re wondering whether she's like that out of sohool too. With her sweet personality, sense of humor, Joanne Minnioh and efficiency, we’re sure she'll succeed as a Walnutport beautician. Dorothy Moditch Walnutport Thomas Morgan Slatington Tots , as most of his fellow classmates call him, has successfully led the senior class of '48 through a prosperous year. Sports and reading take up much of our president's time, but however he is looking forward to the years when he can be a success in life. Donnie is the quiet type. It seems that he enjoys swimming, roller-skating, and pool shooting better than making a lot of noise. Donald wants to help Uncle Sam preserve peace by making the United States Air Corps his profession. David Nissen Slatington Dave is a tall, dark, good-natured fellow who moves along the corridors with those long springy strides. Hunting and fishing seem to appeal to Nick in his spare time. He wishes to follow the footsteps of his father and be a painter and a paper hanger. Marvy Olewine is one of the more successful debators. It looks like Marv is connected with engines forever beoause to work on motors is not only his hobby but his ambition. Easy on the new Hudson, Marv . Oplinger is another one of those quiet guys who drives around in a blue jeep. Harvey likes to collect flowers, hunt, and fish when he has nothing else to do. Soon he hopes to journey into the wilderness and become a lumberjack. Harvey Oplinger Walnutport Driving a car, attending movie pictures, and listening to the radio comprise the great part of Harold’s leisure hours. Oswald is one of the good-natured fellows who can take a joke as well as play one. Carl Peter6 New Tripoli To be a successful business man is Carl’s ambition. However in the meantime he spends his time playing baseball, ice skating, and rollerskating. A certain blond will also be cut in on those business profits, eh, Carl? Queeny is one of the jokesters of the senior class. Never can you find this guy without a ready smile. After Elden gets tired of shooting pool and playing football he decided he's going to join the navy. Donald Neustadter Slatington Marvin Olewine Slatington Harold Oswald New Tripoli Elden Queen Slatington I I Anna Rauch New Tripoli Skating, listening to the radio, and hiking are among Anna's favorites, Neatness and efficiency are two of Anna's qualities which will oertainly aid her in her future as a secretary. Cliffy is the fellow with a friendly smile and those sleeky shirts. His hobbies are hunting, driving, and shooting. He wants to gothrougfa life as a greasemonkey or salesman. Well, with his experience at the Atlantic he shouldn't have any trouble as a greasemonkey. Clifford Rauch Slatington Luella Rauch New Tripoli The class's cute red head is Luella. If you're feeling low, just see Reds , who will revive you with a silly joke. If she isn't fixing a flat on her car, she's enjoying herself by sewing, reading, and participating in sports. Punky enjoys swimming and playing ball. Pun-ky and his wioked left arm are sure to make a hit without even being at bat. He intends to make his living by staying on the mound and if he can do this he's sure to get around. Emmett Rehrig Slatedale Janet Rehrig Walnutport Playing basketball, swimming, and eating are this talkative gal's ideas of having a good time. She hopes to become a competent secretary. We wish you lots of luck, Janeti Our Jeanie yearns to travel all over the U.S. If she finally learns to drive well enough to be allowed on the road, her dreams may come true. Meanwhile, she contents herself by reading, crocheting, and playing the piano. Jean Reitz New Tripoli Thomas Reitz New Tripoli Tom was never one to stay in school very long at one time. He would usually start the year with good intentions but as soon as football season ended he would just stop coming around. He surely liked dear old S.H.S. Now he's in the U.S. Navy. This pretty maiden likes singing, skating, swimming, dancing, and playing baseball. Her ambition?-—to be with an orchestra as their soloist. With her voice, she is sure to succeed. Geraldine Rex New Tripoli cs Karl Ringer Slatington That good-natured fellow with personality plus is better known to all of us as Ringer . He enjoys music, sports, and reading. Since Ringer wants to live to be 100, we're sure he'll reach his goal with the assistance of Kathryn and her gymnastic training. Donald is a favorite with all the girls. Maybe it's that name that doe6 it— Cutie --or should I say those dreamy blue eyes and blonde hair. I'm sure Cutie won't have any difficulty in getting customers when he starts his own shoe repair shop. ■ • Ernest Roberts Slatington Ellsworth likes skating, fishing, and hunting. No game escapes when Ellsworth is on duty. His ambition is to start a trucking business—well — then he cm haul his game around instead of carrying it. It really must be a back-breaking affair for someone like him. Knobby , the fellow with that great sense of humor, enjoys football, gymnastics, hunting, and fishing, and boy, he can really throw you a line i A mathematics and physical education teacher is Knobby's ambition and he'll surely be a success with all that brawn and brain. Nancy Roberts Slatington Active is the word for Nancy. She likes to dance, to ice skate, to roller skate, and—occasionally—to sleep. Several years from now we'll be able to be made beautiful at Nanoy's Beauty Parlor. This quiet, good-natured girl aims to do secretarial work. When Shirley isn't listening to the radio, she's dancing or skating. Someday she and Chuck may become Mr. and Mrs. Elaine Roth Slatington This quiet and modest girl's ambition is to be a success in life. She likes to listen to the radio, to go to the movies, and to read. Lots of luok, Elaine. Ruey's friendly and likable personality will make her a good nurse. The patients will surely get well quickly—but—maybe they’ll like her so well they'll want to stay. If so, Ruey oan sit by their bedsides and read to them, or, she oan sew. Donald Roberts Slatington Gene Roberts Walnutport Shirley Roberts Emerald Ruey Sauerwine Slatington This sliok chick 6eeras to enjoy dancing hiking, eating, and driving (and how she drives), Kathryn has proved to be one of our best drum majorettes and capable president of our debate team. Her future shows her as a gym teacher, and then, maybe Kathryn Scheets Slatington David tells us his hobby is sports, but his favorite sport is driving that Chevy to Lynn-ville. You can't blame him, can you? To become a scientific farmer of the future is Sohneoky’s ambition and with his training he shouldn't have trouble reaching his goal. David Schneck Slatington Kathleen Scott Slatington Dependability and neatness are two of Kathleen's good qualities. She likes swimming, roller-skating, and sewing. She is an excellent student whose future remains to be seen. Kathleen is our faithful class treasurer. A short, dark haired girl with a giggle; that will identify Sen”. Although she is usually busy, she finds some time for roller-skating, dancing, listening to the radio, and reading. In the future you'll see her as a beautician or stenographer. G1 oria Sensinger Slatington Righter Shiner Slatington Here we have Dup”, the Gene Krupa of Slatington High School. Dup has been in more dance bands than dogs have fleas. Dup likes hiking, skating, dancing, and drumming, and hopes some day to have his own dance band. Skutchy is one of the best athletes this school has ever had. Joe had tough luck in football two years but his basketball and baseball playing has been great. Joe likes sports and listening to records. His ambition is to become a retired metallurgist. Dale Smith Slatington Smitty is one of those guys who roams the halls disturbing no one. He is a member of our high school baseball team and was also a member of the high school band. Smitty enjoys hunting and fishing and hopes to become a forest ranger. Quiet sued calm is this young lady. Her favorite pastimes are roller-skating, dancing, bowling, and movies. I am sure she will succeed in her ambition to be a hair dresser. Joseph Skutches Slatington Evelyr. Smith Lynnport % Here is a young mis3 who, strangely enough, likes to write compositions. She has writingabil-ity and will probably become a famous author someday. Heading and sleeping are her hobbies. Her ambition is to do what will make her feel happiest—Serve Christ. Anna Snyder New Tripoli Drawing, sewing, playing basketball, and driving a car are Annabelle's hobbies. This blonde would like to become a skilled artist. She is one of those girls who are seen but not heard around Slatington High. Annabelle Snyder New Tripoli This small pert brunette enjoys playing the piano and the solavox, dancing, reading, and seeing movies. Her ambition is to become an elementary teacher. Good luck in your career. Rastus , the name by which this ever smiling boy fa known, enjoys skating, hunting, fishing, and driving cars. His ambition is to join the Navy. Wherever you see a girl you usually see Rastus . This fellow certainly has a way with the females. Carolyn Snyder Lynnport Don©Id Snyder New Tripoli � •� I Ernest Snyder New Tripoli Ernie is a tall, well-dressed guy who has a smile for everyone. Re has the honor of being vice president of his home room. Collecting badges, collecting four clovers, hunting and trapping are the pastimes of this fellow. To become a bookkeeper is Ernies one desire. Helena is, more or less, another one of our quiet girls. She listens to the radio, crochets, ,and sews. We do wonder for whom she sews—(?) Good luck as a beautician, Helena. Helena Snyder Germansville Two of Lucille s hobbies, eating and sleeping, are habits with the rest of us. She also enjoys listening to the radio and going to the movies. We all know that Lucile wil be a success in life. Mary Ann Drives a car, believe it or not I That is just a hobby for her. She also goes swimming, plays basketball, and sews. We wish lots of luck to a future elementary teacher. Lucille Snyder Slatington m i Mary Ann Snyder New Tripoli 9 Jeanette Strubinger Welnutport Struby oan swim like a fish. That is not all, for she also plays tennis and goes skating. Jeanette's ambition is to be a school teacher. We're sure that her students will love her. Roller-skating and hiking are two of Elaine's hobbies. So that's how she keeps her trim figure. She also enjoys going to the movies and danoing. We will soon be seeing Elaine as a private secretary or a doctor's receptionist. Elaine We hr New Tripoli Fred Wehr Sla tington This tall, dependable fellow can usually be found working with the mimeograph machine. Editor of the production staff of the Slate is a position which Fred holds with honor. Fred enjoys hunting, trapping, and tinkering with automobile parts. His desire is to become a successful bookkeeper. Handing out smiles seems to be one of Mary Ellen's hobbies. Her others include swimming, skating, and sewing. To be a physical education instructress is her ambition. Lots of luck, Mary Ellen. Man Ellen Williams Walnutport Barbara Yale Walnutport We all wonder how Barbara keeps herself so attractive. Is it by ice-skating, swimming, playing baseball and basketball, danoing, or--driving a car? Have no fear, Barbara doesn't want to be a taxicab driver I Her ambition is to become a successful beautioian. Neal is one of our friendly pals from Walnut-port. Neal enjoys hunting, roller-skating, and swimming. To travel to all parts of the world is the desire which Neal hopes to fulfill. Neal Yehl Walnutport Reading an interesting book, going to the movies, and collecting pictures are the hobbies of this quiet, neatly dressed girl. Mary hopes to get a job as a secretary in some important office. Lots of luck to you, Mary. Runner-up as the girl athlete in the senior gym class, Dolly enjoys basketball, danoing, and skatingo To be successful in whatever phase of life she ohooses is the desire of Dolly . She also enjoys loafing and does so whenever she finds any spare time. Doris Zellnor Slstington Luther -Zimmerman Kempton Zimmerman is another one of those future fanners who took a trip to Kansas and also to Harrisburg while their fellow students were sweating in school His ambition is to be the manager of a large farm and to raise prize oattle. Out 'pav uteu Most Dependable Thomas Morgan : ost Dependable Fred Wehr Most Popular Nancy Roberts Mark Hoffman Class Comedian Ruth Lilly John Hartline Best Mannered Josephine Harvillo Ernest Snyder Be3t Natured Nancy Roberts William Jones Best Vocalist Geraldine Rex Karl Ringer Best Dancer Janet Davies Best Writer Shyest Miriam Merkle Ernest Evans Most Likely To Succeed Kathleen Scott Thomas Morgan Snappiest Dresser Ellouise Jones Clifford Rauch Best Musician Ruey Sauerwine Righter Shiner Anna Snyder Best Speaker Kathryn Scheetz Best Athlete Ruth Lilly Mark Hoffman Best Looking Nancy Roberts Lee Blose CLASS POEM •hope Into this world of joy and sorrow. Steps the olass of '48. Looking toward a bright tomorrow; Going forth to meet our fate Yes, in our hands we hold a key--Two doors to open, whioh will it be? We know the world's not full of bliss; 'Twill not be long till friends we'll miss. For friends we are, though we must part. There'll be fond memories in eaoh heart Cne holds failure, so onward we'll press. Amidst Lifes' shadows to open success God our Leader, God our Guide; We must strive for truth and right. Ever ready to lend a hand To help some weary, needy, friend. Class Flower Talisman Rose Until some day in God's great land; We'll meet and shake eaoh other’s hand. With faith in God, we will strive on Nor falter till the race is won. --Anna Snyder Motto Class Colors Wavy Blue and Gold Class In Ourselves Our Future Lies Favorite Year in High Sohool Senior Favorite Subject Favorite Ifagasine English Life Favorite Newspaper Allentown Morning Call Favorite Movie Star Alan Ladd Favorite Song How Soon Best Movie of the Year Jolson Story Favorite Radio Program Bob Hope 5144 '%64t ncf It was a beautiful day in September The air was oool and erisp and the sun shone brightly as a group of 165 students set out on a hike As they walked, they noted the beauty of the world around them Flowers bloomed by the roadside and the sun bathed every one 6f God’s orea-tures in its warm and brilliant glow Then they looked up. Not far ahead there lay a wilderness As sophomores they entered this wilderness into a new and unfamiliar world Teaohers and upper olassmen helped them to be-oome aooustomed to the new life they found there They oontinued their journey as Juniors and entered farther into the wilderness whioh seemed to be more bewildering than anything they had heretofore experienced Some students grew weary of the long journey as they thought of what was before them However, many stayed to grin and bear whatever they would come up against The remaining 127 met all complications with the beet of their ability First, they elected their offioers Thomas Morgan was oho-sen as president, Sara Hartline as vioe president, Nanoy Roberts as secretary, and Kathleen Soott as treasurer. Then they displayed their dramatio ability in the Junior Play entitled Lay Down, You’re Dead. This production was ably directed by Miss Kathryn Hughes Their Junior Declamation contest drew ercerds to hear the tear-provoking speeches of Joan Fritxinger, Kathryn Soheets, and Gloria Breisch, who won the prizes, and Ruey Sauerwine, Maria Jones, and Joseph Skutohes, who reoeived honorable mention Finally in their Senior year they saw a dim light in the distance and the darkness of the wilderness was partcially lifted. In order to raise money for their class trip these Seniors sponsored two danoes and a very suooessful bake sale They once more showed exeellent dramati ability when they presented the faroe-oomedy, Who's Batty Now, again direoted by Miss Hughes. As the light grew brighter they saw before them the fun and enohantment of their olass trip, olass day. Senior Farewell, Commencement and Baccalaureate services At last they have emerged from this wilderness and behold the brillianoe of their later life before them It's up to them now whether or not their futures wil be bright or dark and dismal li the wilderness As they leave their sohool and friends behind, let them keep in mind their olass motto— In Ourselves Our Futures Lie. TV id ‘Te frUH tt In the year of Our Lord 1948, We, being of sound mind and body a witnessed by our faoulty, do hereby resolve to bequeath the followin to the underolassaent The suooess of Kathleen Soott and Tom Morgan to Jane Kressley and Mark Reitx. The honor of being chosen best looking, as was the case of Nanoy Roberts and Lee Blose, to Luoretia Kern and Douglas MaoCrindie The exoellent speaking ability of Kathryn Soheetx and Joe Skutch-es to Cherie Frey and Robert Krum. The jovial qualities of Ruth Lilly and John Hartline to Colette Snyder and Rdward Webb, The good-grooming of Ellouise Jones and Clifford Rauoh to Joanne Evans and Ted Van Norman. The popularity of Nanoy Roberts and Bill Hoffman to Pauline Cer-rone and John Papay. The danoing ability of Janet Davies and Joe Skutohes to Pauline Saas and Richard Kern. The good-naturedness of Nanoy Roberts and Bill Jones to Geraldine Shoemaker and Giles Ross. The manners of Josephine Harvillo and Ernest Snyder to Ann Jones and Paul Krause. The dependability of Kathleen, Tom and Fred Wehr to Jean Leuokel and Edwin Cunfer. The athletic ability of Ruth Lilly and Bill Hoffman to Catheriii Messinger and Donald Lilly. The honor of being chosen best vooalist, as was the oase of Ger aldine Rex and Karl Ringer, to Carol Roderiok and Robert Alt-richter. The musical qualities of Ruey Sauerwine and Righter Shiner to Loretta Betxenberger and Kenneth Snyder. The writing ability of Anna Snyder and Joe Skutohes to Nanoy Owens and Ernest Steokel. The shyness of Miriam Merkle and Ernest Evans to Leah Creit and Harold Kinoher. In testimony whereof. We have hereunto set our hands and seal this Fifth day of April, 1948. Signed, Sealed, Pronounced, and Deolared to be Our Last Will an Testament, We hope that these students will strive to better the future of Slatington High Sohool. Cl SJ •f Vf flcuU i (Plate CLASS OFFICERS President ......... Paul Krause Seoretary .... Winifred Strauss Vice President .... Jane Kressley Treasurer •••• Loretta Betzenberger Lamar Anthony Donald B ohman Elizabeth Beers Fern Behler Patricia Behler Raymond Benninger Betty Bensinger Loretta Betzenberger Robert Biegley George Billig Ruth Bleiler Clifford Blose Earl Blose Paul Bretz Edmund Chandler Gloria Christman Elvin Creitz Leah Creitz Clarence Cressman Edwin Cunfer Shirley Daubenspeok Jack Davis Donald Diebert Russell Dietrioh Richard Dorward Elaine Fenstermaoher Doris Follweiler Joyce Follweiler David Frederiok Donald Frederiok Cherie Frey Elizabeth Fritz Robert Geiger Ruby Geiger Louise Gilbert Sherwood Green Dale Greensweig Clarence Haas Darwin Haas Robert Hamm Doris Handwerk Gloria Hankee Margaret Harry Eleanor Hartman Howard Hartman Sharia Hausm n Wayne Hoffman Anna Hollenbach Mary Hunsinker Mark Jarinko Nancy Jones Douglas Kern Gloria Kern Lucretia Kern Phaon Kidd Harold Kinoher Paul Krause Jane Kressley Peter Kropf Robert Krum Betty Lever Donald Lilly Llewellyn Lloyd Douglas MaCrindle Erma Mack Willard Madtes Mary Joan McNertney Catherine Messinger Eleanor Metzger Edwin Miller Morris Moditch Richard Mohr Robert Mohr Helen Musselman Jeanette Niess Nancy Owens Lillian Pfromm Mervin Queen Gloria Rauch Nancy Reinhart Mark Reitz Dorothy Remaley Norine Rex Lucille Rice Carol Roderiok Giles Roes William Roth Pauline Saas Gladys Sohaller Jean Soheffler Willard Schellhamer Eleanor Scherer Geraldine Shoemaker Donald Smith Harry Smith Joanne Smith Wallace Smith Colette Snyder Curtis Snyder Jean Snyder Ruth Snyder Richard Sosoka Delores Spadt Winifred Strauss Ethel Strohl Ted VanNorman Edward Webb Donald Welsh Richard Wentz Elaine Williams Phyllis Williams William Williams Rita Yacobenas Craig Yeanish Raymond Yenser Betty Zellner Helen Zigo Howard Althouse Robert Altriohter Elisabeth Andrews Bonnet Avery Thomas Babyak Richard Bauer Nancy Behler Barbara Bird Paul Bittner Norman Blose Albert Brets Pauline Cerrone Carl Cunfer Donald Davies Marjorie Deiohman Helen DeLong Althea Evans Jeanne Evans Joanne Evans Riohard Evans Sterling Evans Roy Farber Marie Fenstermaker Marion Fenstermaker Elisabeth Fink Samuel Flick Ralph Follweiler Thomas Irable Wayne Frey Gene Fritsinger June Fritsinger Melba Fritsinger John Garrity Harold Geiger Lawrence George Jean Greenzweig Raymond Greenzweig Betty Hadinger Darlene Hallman William Harwi Marlene Housman Marlene Heffelfinger Jeanne Heffner Edna Henninger Betty Herbar Bruce Hill Ernest Hoffman Mae Hollenbaoh Rebeooa Horwath Riohard House Clark Hughes Joanne Hughes Owen Hughes June Hunsioker Riohard Johnson Ann Jones Donald Jones Charlotte Kern David Kern Nanoy Kern Riohard Kern Robert Kern Walter Kern Ethel Kincher Winifred Kneoht Carolyn Kreidler Jean Kuhnsman Daniel Kunts Marlene Kuntz Jean Leuokel William Lever Nanoy Macadam Jean Mack Ronald Mackes Carolyn Mantz Marilyn Mantz Patrioia Mantz Darwin Marshall Shirley Marsh Willaira Mendsen Marjorie Metzger Harold Minnich Rhynier Minnich Roger Minnioh Edward Neff Paul Nestor Lorraine Nicholas Jeannette Onoheok John Papay Helena Paveloo John Paveloo Ernest Peters Mary Peters Melvin Phillips Charles Rauch Arthur Rehrig Mildred Rehrig Raymond Rehrig Shirley Rehrig Clarence Reinert Edna Reitz Ronald Reitz Romaine Reppert Helen Rettew Homer Rickabuagh Ramon Riokabaugh Ara Roth Ronald Roth Wade Roth Harvey Soheffler Guy Sohmiok Nanoy Seibert Ruth Sell Mary Ann Shoemaker Annabelle Snyder Kenneth Snyder Verna Snyder William Snyder Ernest Steokel Kenneth Stein Marilyn Sowden Doris Wassum LeRoy Watt Robert Weaver Williard Weaver Lloyd Werley Rodney Werley 0?ootfcUC Beginning the football season with a snail and inexperiene-ed team, Lou DeRosa was able to finish the season with a good team even though it was outweighed by its opponents. Slatlngton opened its season on September 27 at Victory Park and was defeated 19-6 by Coplay Higfr. The next game was played in Lehighton and the Slate lads were set back, 26-0. The next game gave proof of a vigorous Slatington eleven when our boys outplayed and upset a oolorful Etemaus team by a 13-6 score. Northampton had a strong club as usual. Keeping the first team in almost to the end of the game, the Konkrete Kids ran up a 65-0 oount against S.H.8. Lou De Rosa removed hie first team from the field when he was sure the game was lost and let the other boys reoeive experienoe for the following season. Slatington suffered another setbaok at the hands of a Cataaau- Inspired by the extent of their ooaoh, the qua powerhouse. The Brown and White had too muoh weight over Slatington and ran up a 38-0 score. At Victory Park the following week Slatington put up a rugged battle against a strong Whitehall eleven, oourag Slatington lads seemed to be marching for another touchdown when the game ended. But S.H.S. fell short on a 20-12 score. Having traveled to Stroudsburg for the next game, Slatington held a strong Stroudsburg eleven down to one touohdown. The Slaters gave the Pocono Kids plenty of trouble throughout the entire game. Having played the final Thanksgiving Day game on a slippery field the heavier Palmerton team over-powered the Slaters. The Slatington Blue Raiders gave the Blue Bombers a soare by scoring the first touohdown of the game. But Palmerton oame baok to finish the game on top of a 26-7 soore PERSONNEL SQUAD Head Coaoh .• Louis Derosa Asst. Coaoh.. William Horvath Co-captain Co-captain Managers .. Mark Hoffaan Joseph Skutohes Edwin Cunfer Richard Kern Rhynier Minnich Thomas Morgan Wade Roth William Roth Albert Barney Charles Bauer Ernest Cunfer Bruee Follweiler Dale Greensweig John Hartline Mark Hoffman Clark Hughes Robert Ketnmerer Leonard Krauss Donald Lilly Darwin Marshall Morris Moditoh Elden Queen Karl Ringer Gene Roberts Romaine Ross Harry Soheffler Donald Welsh William Williams ad et zlt 7e «n On January 6 the Slatington High School Basketball Team made its 1947-48 league debute turning in a 48-36 victory over Ifcmaue followed by a 56-40 win over Lehighton. At Stroudsburg on January 13 everything our boys threw up registered to a score of 56-26. This found Palmerton and Slatington leading the league until they downed us 58-48 before a capacity crowd at Smith Ha'll. After another defeat of 58-40 at the hands of an accurate Whitehall five, we returned to the win column defeating Catasau-qua, 51-44 and Northampton 48-30. The second half found Slatington more powerful than ever edging Emmaus 38-37 with the winning, goal being scored in the last few seconds;trouncing Lehighton 58-40 and over-powering Stroudsburg with a 42-33 win. Palmer-ton again toppled us on their own floor by a 70-46 score followed by a Whitehall victory of 58-43. S.F S. cagers outfought Catty 47-40 and in the final game of the season overcame Northampton to a tune of 60-40. Thus the Blue and White Team of 1947-48 turned in an excellent record of ten victories and four defeats in league competition. Nice going, fellows! personnel TEAM Coach . • • Captain . . _ . . Mr. Llovd Williams Elden Queen Edwin Cunfer Richard Fooht Kferk Hoffman Donald Lilly Douglas MaoCrindle Thomas Morgan Karl Ringer Righter Shiner Joseph Skutches Ted Van Norman liider the supervision of M� . Kane, the girls’ basketball team completed another season as a member of the Girls’ Basketball League This league is composed of Enuiaus, Palmerton, Whitehall, Catasauqua and Slatington The girls seemed to have a stroke of bad luok this year, but despite this faot, they showed exoellent teamwork, especially against Whitehall, when our girls came through with an 18-16 victory .They finished the first half with this one victory after bowing to both Emmaus and Palmerton. Odds were against our girls in the seoond half also. Although they tried their best they could not oome through with a victory. The game at Catasauqua proved to be very exciting, but only in the last minute of the game did our team take the under seat when Catty beat them 27-26. The home games were played in Smith Hall at 4� 00 P.M. and the referees were Miss Williams and Mrs. Li setski. These games were trell attended by members of both Junior and Senior Hig£i School. After these games were over, Mrs. Kane organised intra-mural class teams which oompeted after school and were enjoyed by everyone. MEMBERS Sara Hartline Margaret Jacoby Nanoy Jones Charlotte Kern Kathryn Scheets Nanoy Seibert Mary Ann Snyder Ruth Snyder Rita Yaoobenas Doris Zellner PERSONNEL Coach .......... Mrs. Abby Kane Co-Captain ...••••• Catherine Messinger Co-Captain ........ Ruth Lilly Time-keeper. ....... Marjorie Hartman Soore-keeper ....... Carol Roderick Many athletio minded girls spend one afternoon eaoh week in Smith Hall Under the supervision of Mrs. Kane, the girls learned some folk dances and learned to play games They played basketball and volleyball, and had pyr- amid building, tumbling, and heavy apparatus work. The girls sponsored a danoe which was open to the public. The profits from this danoe were given to the dr � majorettes for their new uniforms. OFFICERS President ....... Nancy Roberts Vioe President • • . • • Jean Reitz Secretary ..••••• Carol Roderiok Treasurer ••••.•• Ruth Lilly MEMBERS Fern Behler Erma Maok Loretta Betzenberger Catherine Messinger Pauline Cerrone Janet Rehrig Jeanne Evans Jean Reitz Joanne Evans Helen Rettew Elisabeth Fink Norine Rex Melba Fritxinger Nanoy Roberto Ruby Geiger Carol Roderiok Doris Handwerk Pauline Saas Margaret Harry Kathryn Scheetz Rebecoa Horvath Kathleen Sooot Joanne Hughes Nanoy Seibert Ann Jones Ruth Sell Ellouise Janes Geraldine Shoemaker Nanoy Jones Mary Shoemaker Charlotte Kern Annabelle Snyder Gloria Kern Jean Snyder Luoretia Kern Mary Ann Snyder Nanoy Kern Ruth Snyder Jean Liekel Delores Spadt Ruth Lilly Mary Ellen Williams Fourteen attractive high-stepping lassies entertained thousands of spectators at the football and basketball games through the past year. Under the supervision of Mrs. Fane, the majorettes demonstrated many well plan- ned drills. They kept things moving at half time with their baton twirling and peppy marching. The majorettes, along with the bands, partioipated in paradss and also took part in the Annual Spring Band Concert. Band Majorette...............Carol Roderick Head Drum Majorette..........Ruth Lilly MAJCRETTES Fern Behler Joanne Evans Gloria Geiss Doris Handwork Margaret Harry Josephine Harvillo Nancy Jones Luoretia Kern Nancy Kern Jean Reits Kathryn Scheetz Mary Ann Snyder deadend The cheerleaders certainly deserve three oheers for completing a very successful year. These peppy girls led our football aqmd and basketball team through victory or defeat all season. Under the direotion of Mrs. Kane the girls adopted many new cheers and new motions to the old oheers. This change was greatly needed and it was highly welocmed by the students. Never before has there been suoh a fine example of oooperatiai among the oheering squad themselves and the cheerleaders of our opponents. The faeulty and student body wish to express their gratitude to these fine girls. Captain ------ Janet Davies Ann Jones Doris Leiby Catherine Messinger Helen Rettew Mary Shoemaker faction The Reflections1 Staff of 1948 wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to all who have aided in the production of this Yearbook Thanks is given to Miss Steo-kel, Miss Molnerny. and Mrs. Baker whose guldanoe and patienoe hare led to the development of this nsw and attractive annual. We take this opportunity to thank all the teachers for their instruction and patienoe in ourj four years of high sohool. To the editorial, make-up.| and art staffs go our speoial| thanks for their hard work in oo; piling Reflections'1 of 1948. The Staff hopes that the bers of the olass. when they| glanoe through this book, will re member the good times they had in I high sohool and all the friends they have made. PERSONNEL Editor-in-Chief ........... ... Kathryn Soheetx Production Editor Maria Jones Art Editor .................... Annabelle Snyder Faoulty Advisors...............Mrs. Mary Jane Baker Miss Mary Melnerney Miss Raohel Steokel Gloria Breisoh Homer Evans Sara Hartline Melvin Hausman Russel Heintzleman EDITORIAL Mark Hoffman Margaret Jacoby Ruth Lilly Thomas Morgan Jean Reitz Karl Ringer Ruey Sauerwine Kathleen Scott Joseph Skutches Shirley Amey Marilyn Anthony Phyllis Benner Betty Blose Janet Davies PRODUCTION Ruth Dletrioh Louise Evanp Ethel Fetherolf Mae Fritzinger Erna Haim Marie Kinoher Virginia Kheoht Gloria Sensinger Ernest Snyder Elaine Wehr Leonard Krause Mary Ann Snyder ART Jeannette Strubinger Mary Ellen Williams Doris Zellner State Sta The members of the Slate staff are very proud of the Hve Issues put out this year by the editorial, commercial, and art staffs oombined. The commercial department is to be oommended on their manner of setting up the Slate, The art staff is to be remembered for their olever and unusual drawings The editorial department is to be thanked for their stories, features, and other material. The faculty advisors are -wary ranch responsible for the perfection attained. PERSONNEL Editor ,,,. ............ � Gloria Breisoh Sports Editors ......... , Joseph Skutches Sara Hartline Make-up Editor ,.,,,, Fred Wehr Business Manager .......... Gloria Sensinger Faculty Advisors • . . • , Mrs, Baker - IS.as Hughes Mr, Howland -Mr. Koegel EDITORIAL PRODUCTION Patrloia Behler Shirley Amey William Jones Shirley Daubenspeok Marilyn Anthony Luoretia Kern Jeanne Evans Loretta Betsenberger Virginia Eheoht June Fritsinger Janet Davies Winifred Knecht Melba Fritsinger Ethel Fetherolf Anna Leibensberger Gloria Hankee Alma Fister Ruth Lilly Marie Hoffman Riohard Focht Nancy Roberts Charlotte Kern Mae Fritsinger Pauline Sass Caroline Kreidler Ema Hamm Righter Shiner Jane Kreaaly Wllmer Handwerk Ernest Snyder Thomas Morgan Margaret Harry Elaine Wehr Nanoy Omens Josephine Harvillo Elaine Williams Carol Roderiok Russell Heintsleman Barbara Tale Ruey Sauerwine Margaret Jacoby Maria Jones Mary Zajac ART Helen DeLong Ann Jones Mervin Queen Jack Garrity Donald Janes Ramon Riokabaugh Marlene Hausman Patricia Mants Anna be He Snyder Student flauucil 'Hutitonxi Society Student (Zouttcil Sinoe its adoption in 1943, the Student Council has been do-ing much to better Slatingtan High School The Student Council of 1947-48 did excellent work. The Council met in activities period on Friday of every other week to discuss the oom-plaints of students and to plan a better social and school life for the students of Slatington High School The biggest project the council undertook was the oonstruo-tion of a recreation room in th old gynnasium. Besides this, th oounoil planned fun nights,asse“ bly programs, and made life S.H.S. more pleasant. We're sure the Student Counoils of the future will be as su oesful, if not more so, as the Student Counoil of 1947-48. PERSONNEL President ................ Joseph Skutohes Vice President............. Sara Hartline Secretary ....-•.• Nancy Roberts Treasurer........Ruth Lilly Faculty Advisor • • • . • Mr. Horvath HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES Patricia Behler Edwin Cunfer Riohard Evans Melba Fritsinger Melvin Hausman Clark Hughes William Jones Jeanette Kern Paul Krause Mark Reitx Kenneth Snyder ItaticMnzt ityo4twi Sottety The National Honor Sooiety, a branch of the National Association of Secondary Schools,, really plays an important part in school life. It acts as a goal for many students. A student must excel in four qualities to become eligible as members of this sooiety. These qualities are as followsi Character—a student must meet responsibilities to the school and teachers, must demonstrate reliableness and honesty, must possess desirable qualities of personality, must oo-operate with school regulations, and must uphold the principles of ethics and morality. Scholar ship—a student must rank in the first quarter of his class scholastically Leadership—a student must hold a position of responsibility or hold a sohool office,must portray leadership in the olassroom and in sohool activities,must exert influence on others to bring out their best qualities,and must promote proper sohool spirit. 8ervice--a student must shear courtesy to all of his duties, must perform committee or staff work, and must render any servioe to the community through the school. The National Honor is something to work for. It honors all the pupils who have worked hard during their school lives. SENIOR CLASS 1947 1948 Gloria Breisch Thomas Morgan Jean Reits Kathryn Scheeti Kathleen Soott Joseph Skutohes Janet Davies Sara Hartline Russell Heintselman Margaret Jaooby Maria Janes Virginia Kneoht Ruey Sauerwine Gloria Sensinger Ernest Snyder Elaine Wehr Fred Wehr JUNIOR CLASS 1948 Loretta Betsenberger Edwin Cunfer Paul Krause Jane Kressley Nancy Owens Carol Roderick fluttayi PCay Lay Down, You’re Dead, a three aot comedy about a smalltown editor's belief in keeping politios clean, was presented by the Junior Class in March, 1947 under the direction of Miss Kathryn Hughes When the news arrived at the Burrow's home that Kittie, the demon ohild, and her mother were ooming for a short visit everyone was thoroughly alarmed for Kittie was a combination of the Katzen-jaomer Kids and a Commando Although Mr Burrows was in the middle of a political cam- paign against the evil forces of Dan Evardo, and Albert Burrows was going through a stage of first love, Kittie wasn't fazed a bit. . . . But wh«n Albert was on his way to jail because of the framed killing of Dan Evardo's girl and Qllie. the Swedish maid, served her pw-pose, Kittie oame through with proof that Albert was inno-oent, she was forgiven for everything. Albert's girlfriend, Fran, forgave him and everything ended happily. CAST Mr Burrows . . Mrs. Burrows Albert Burrows Julia Burrows • Ollie, the maid Franoes Gaylord Dan Bvardo Nora Lanadown Consuela Barry Kittie .... ... Gene Roberts • • • Gloria Breisoh . . . Thomas Morgan ... Joan Fritzinger ... Nancy Roberts ... Virginia Kheeht ... Joseph Slcutohes ... Barbara Yale ... Kathryn Seheetz . . . Ruth Lilly ... William Jones Stage Manager e tt n pUy Under the direotion of Mies Kathryn Hughes, the Senior Class presented its final bit of drama -tio work in a three aet oomedy called Who's Batty Now? Because of the enormous number of girls trying out for parts in this play our able direotor seleoted two girl oasts, one for each night This story was about a orasy but happy family by the name of Hatter. Mr. Nicolas Hatter, the father, had always said eaoh one should make his own decisions and his hobby was raising bats. Jan, one of four ohildren, breaks many eggs in his attempt to beoome a magioian. Next is Maroh who enjoy memorising enoyolopedias and June who believes criminal, can be reformed through kindness. The last ohild i the only normal aoting person in the family who is trying to get a faotory started with the aid of a rioh, spoiled young by the name of Bartley Snoode. This rioh fellow refuses August the money after being manhandled by Eddie the Rat, supposedly gangster but who in the end turns out to be only an aotor. But Bartley's mother gives August the money. This makes Everything end happily as Googie is still trying her Yogi and Stella, August's girl friend, finally forgives him for talking against his family. CAST Googie Hatter Gloria Breisoh Nancy Roberts Jan Hatter.................John Hartline Maroh Hatter...............Virginia Kneoht Ruth Lilly Niok Hatter................Karl Ringer June Hatter .......... Kathryn Soheets Josephine Harvillo August Hatter....... • • . Joseph Skutohes Mr. Smith .............. Russel Heintselman Stella Grant. ......... Sara Hartline Margaret Jaooby Tillie Sattimer............. Louise Evans Ruey Sauerwine Bartley Snoode. ••••.... Thomas Morgan Mrs. Snoode............... . Barbara Yale Kathleen Soott Eddie the Rat ......... Gene Roberts Stage Manager..............William Jones OvcAeAtna The chorus under the direction of Miss Velma Oswald was bigger this year than in several preceding years. Several members participated in the P.S.M.A. Chorus whioh was held at Whitehall in April. The entire ohorus took part in the Lehigh Valley Festival whioh was held in Allentown. DIRECTOR .... Miss Velma Oswald PIANIST .... Eleanor Scherer MEMBERS Betty Andrews Marilyn Anthony Howard Althouse Robert Altrichter Donald Bachman Nanoy Behler Phyllis Benner Loretta Betzenberger Barbara Bird Ruth Bleiler Betty Blose Gloria Breisoh Pauline Cerrone Carl Cunfer Marjorie Deichman Lorraine Dorward Althea Evans Joanne Evans Louise Evans Riohard Evans Sterling Evans Roy Farber Jean Evans Marie Fenstermaker Marion Fenstermaker Doris Follweiler June Fritzinger Louise Gilbert Jean Greenzweig Betty Hadinger Sara Hartline Marlene Hausman Jean Heffner Edna Henninger Bruce Hill Mae Hollenbaoh June Hunsicker Ann Jones Donald Jones Maria Jones William Jones Charlotte Kern Jeanette Kern Nanoy Kern Riohard Kern Marie Kincher Ruth Kistler Winifred Knecht Jane Kressley Jean Kressley Jean Kuhnsman Jean Leickel Nanoy Macadam Ronald Mackes Carolyn Mantz Marilyn Mantz Shirley MarBh Darwin Marshall Marjorie Metzger Gladys Miller Rhynier Minnich Roger Minnich Lorraine Nicholas Jeanette Qncheck Nanoy Owens Mary Lou Peters Janet Rehrig Mildred Rehrig Clarence Reinert Helen Rettew Geraldine Rex Karl Ringer Carol Roderick Ruey Sauerwine Kathryn Soheetz Jeanne Soheffler David Sohneok Nancy Seibert Righter Shiner Mary Shoemaker Joseph Skutches Annabelle Snyder Collette Snyder Kenneth Snyder Verna Snyder Marilyn Sowden Ernest Steckel Doris Wassum LeRoy Watt Elaine Williams Mary Zajao Luther Zimmerman 0M(a jo iette4 The Slatington High School Band, under the capable direction of Mr. Acker, completed its twelfth year as a musical organisation of our school. They played at all football and home basketball gams ScutcC entertained football fans at the Allentown-Romford game held in the Jack Coffield Stadium, played at the Community Fair and at thej Invitational Basketball Tourna-g ment in Roctaae Hall. Franklin Beers Lee Blose Edward Daniels Kenneth Eokhart Ernest Evans Homer Evans Sterling Evans Donald Fink Paaquale Freda William Garrity Robert Geiger Ruby Geiger Lawrence George Shirley Guldner MEMBERS Marjorie Haines Wllmer Handwork Marlene Hausman Russel Heintzelman Bruoe Hill Sherwood Hill Donald Jones John Jones Richard Jones Audrey Kern Arthur Kressley Robert Krum Colin MacCrindle Paul Maokes Ranald Maokes Darwin Marshall David Marshall Burdelle Miller Marvin Olewine Ruey Sauerwine Harry Scheffler Righter Shiner Betty Snyder Kenneth Snyder Patricia Snyder Ted Van Norman Riohard Wentz Neal Yehl Edwin Miller 1 00 The orohestra, under the supervision of Miss Oswald, had a successful year playing an excel- lent program at the Community Fair and in the Eastern District, Orohestra held at Slatington. Frances Andrews Franklin Beers Merlyn Correll Edward Daniels Stanley Detsoh Gloria Engle Ernest Evans Evelyn Evans Homer Evans Mary Jane Evans PERSONNEL Suzanne Evans Donald Fink Pasquale Freda Harold Geiger Lawrence George Marlene Hausman Bruoe Hill Sherwood Hill Donald Jones David Marshall Burdelle Miller Edwin Miller Eleanor Scherer Matthew Sohuster Righter Shiner Betty Lou Snyder Kenneth Snyder Patricia Snyder Riohard Wentz S (fats CunA U Sue The Current Events Club, under the able leadership of Mr. Russel Stettler, had another successful year. The club met every other Thursday during which time they discussed looal, state, national, and international events MEMBERS Thomas Frable Bruce Hill Mervin Queen Donald Reits Raymond Riokabauoh Robert Weaver Lloyd Werley Neal Yeahl The Library Club, or Lambdi Chi, has been organised for two years. Miss Evelyn Morgan,our librarian, organised this olub for all those interested in work connected with the library. Regular meetings were held anoe a month. Membership of this olub oonsisted of 20 students. These students Performed various duties in the library and also served one peri o' a week as assistant librarian. OFFICERS President Secretary Treasurer .Margaret Jacoby .Gloria Sensinger .Louise Evans Shirley Amey Elisabeth Beers Patrioia Behler Barbara Ann Bird Marian Fenstermaker Marie Fenstermaker Mae Fritsinger Iva George Betty Hadinger Marlene Hausman Ellouise Jones Jeanette Kern Virginia Kneoht Winifred Kneoht Ruth Lilly Joaa MoNertney Lorraine Nicholas cumC The question for debate this 1947-48 season was Resolved that the Federal Government Should Require Arbitration of Labor Disputes in Basic American Industries. This topio was both interesting and timely. Slatington debated with Northampton, Catasauqua, Whitehall, Hellertown, and South Whitehall. The club also debated with Look-haven and a few other schools outside the League. As the previous year, debate was scheduled as a regular subject. Meetings were held daily. The olub was composed of three and three negative affirmative teams. A few schools participated in the preliminary meet held in Slatington on December 10. The topic for debate was Resolved that the Secondary School Day should be lengthened to Eight Hours with no Homework. The scramble debate was held in South Whitehall on March 31j the debate dance was held in Catasauqua on April 2. Mis8 Naylor, a member of the faculty, ooaohes the Slatington teams. OFFICERS President ................... ... Kathryn Soheetz Vice President. ........• Cherie Frey Secretary ................. Kathleen Scott Assistant Secretary ........... . • Carol Roderiok Treasurer •• ............... •••• Marvin Olewine Assistant Treasurer ........... • Ernest Evans Librarian ........................ Russell Dietrioh Assistant Librarian ....... Norine Rex Hostess • ................. ..... Carol Roderiok Hosts .... ................ ..... Joseph Skutohes Karl Ringer PERSONNEL AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Russel Dietrich Anna Hollenbaoh Marvin Olewine Anna Snyder Kathryn Scheetz Kathleen Soott Ernest Evans Sterling Evans Cherie Frey Norine Rex Karl Ringer Joseph Skutohes The Ceramics Club is new and something different. Meetings are held during the activity period on Mondays and Thursdays. Many figurines, pins, ash trays, and candleholders, which the club has made, were on sale at the art exhibition on May 12. These items are made from clay, which has been baked in a kiln, glared, and then baked again. Clifford Blose Dorothy Bobal Albert Bretr Paul Bretr Pauline Cerrone Joan Chandler Jeanne Evans Joanne Evans Delores Follweiler Wayne Frey MEMBERS Gene Fritringer June Fritringer Melba Fritringer Marlene Hausnian Richard Johnson Charlotte Kern Dorothea Kern Paul Krause Jean Kuhnsman Marlene Kuntr Burdelle Miller Lorraine Nicholas May Lou Peters Charles Rauch Raymond Rehrig David Sohneck Righter Shiner LeRoy Watt Mary Ellen Williams Harlan Zettlemoyer MtennAtiMcU i uUAifL The International Friendship Club with Mis8 Evelyn Naylor as the faculty advisor had an enjoyable and successful year. The Club sent a box of clothes and games to the boys club at Bremen. International correspondence was also started. Phyllis Benner Lorretta Betzenberger George Billig Paul Brett Joanne, Evane Robert Everett Doris Follweiler Elizabeth Fritz Melba Fritzinger Sherwood Green Robert Hamm Howard Hartman Russel Heintzelman MEMBERS John Howells Nancy Kern Jane Kressley Jean Leuckel Winifred Looker Jean Mack Carolyn Mantz Dorothy Moditoh Jeanette Niess Nancy Owens Carl Peter6 Geraldine Rex Norine Rex Ara Roth Gladys Schaller Williard Schellhamer Nancy Seibert Mary Shoemaker Dale Smith Donald Smith Colette Snyder Curtis Snyder Donald Snyder Helen Snyder Lucille Snyder Jeanette Strubinger Elaine Williams Th® new but popular jmior Classical Club under the able supervision of Miss Morgan is ooml posed of members of the Latin Classes who prepare plays and speeches, sing songs, and play games that the Roman Children played. In April, they held their Annual Roman Banquet. Eli zabeth Andrews Elizabeth Beers Nanoy Behler Loretta Betzenberger Barbara Bird Ruth Bleiler Carl Cunfer Jack Davis Richard Evans Marie Fenstermaker Marion Fenstermaker Cherie Frey Elizabeth Fritz Betty Hadinger Margaret Harry Eleanor Hartman PERSONNEL Marlene Hausman Sharia Hausman Richard Johnson Charlotte Kern David Kern Gloria Kern Robert Kern Carolyn Kreidler Jane Kressley Robert Krum Jean Kuhn smart Willard Madtes Eleanor Metzger Roger Minnioh Lorraine Nioholas Mary Lou Peters ?■ 4. Li Hi am Pfromm Nancy Reinhart Mark Reitz Jean Reitz Geraldine Rex Carol Roderick Jean Scheffler Eleanor Scherer Evelyn Smith Joanne Smith Carolyn Snyder Colette Snyder Mary Ann Snyder Marilyn Sowden Elaine Williams A newly organized olub, the Future Homemakers of America, under the supervision of Miss Hazel Davies, had a very success- ful year working on handicrafts. Several of the girls ajso journeyed to the State Farm Show at Harrisburg. Betty Blose Dorothy Blose Pauline Cerrone Helen DeLong Lorraine Dorward Althea Evans Kathyra Frederick Jean Greensweig Marion Greensweig Darlene Hallman Jean Heffrier MEMBERS Mae Hollenbaoh Rebecca Horvath Joanne Hughes June Hunsicker Ellouise Jones Marie Kincher Jean Leuckel Winifred Locher Carolyn Mantz Marilyn Mantz Joanne Minnich Dorothy Moditch Anna Rauch Shirley Rehrig Romaine Reppert Ruey Sauerwine Mary Shoemaker Annabelle A. Snyder Annabelle B. Snyder Heelena Snyder Jean Snyder Lucille Snyder Doris Wassum The Ninth consecutive year of Vocational Agriculture in the Slatington High School was very aotive and interesting. The F.F.A. had a very successful year at the Allentown Fair where it placed first in booth exhibits; won thirty-eight out of forty-four prizes in all contests whioh include judging contests, prizes in potatoes,vegetables and in shopwork exhibits. Through the cooperation of citizens and organizations, F.F.A. sponsored the annual Community Fair, a completely successful enterprise. Thirty-eight students attended the State Farm Show at Harrisburg where Luther Zimmer- , 2 man, Melvin Hausman, David Schneck J and Donald Fink received the Keystone Farmers Degree. These boys also represented the Slatington Chapter at the National F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City. It is hopeful that the American Farmer Degree which is the highest dBgree an F.F.A. member can receive will be presented to one of our boys. One-hundred eighteen members former agriculture students, ro-tarians, directors and friends | attended the Annual Father and Son Banquet on Deoember 6th in the Reformed Church Recreation Room. Mr. V. A. Martin, State F.F.A.advisor, was the guest speaker. President . . . Vice-President. Secretary . . . OFFICERS . Melvin Hausman . Paul Krause . Donald Fink Advisor ......... Treasurer • . Robert Geiger Sentinel. . . Darwin Haas Reporter... Bruce Hill . . Jay P. Hagenbuch Howard Althouse Donald Bachman Edward Bird Gordon Bird Paul Bittner Donald Deibert Donald Fink Samuel Flick Ralph Follweiler David Frederick Wayne Frey Harold Geiger MEMBERS Robert Geiger Henry Gruber Clarenoe Haas Melvin Hausman Bruce Hill Arthur Koran Paul Krause Kenneth Gruber Franklin Metzger Morris Moditoh Melvin Muth Henry Onoheok Harry Ottens Raymond Rehrig David Sohneck Harry Smith Marlow Smith LeRoy Watt Franklin Wieand William Williams George Schmick Clayton Wolf Stanley Wotring Harlan Zettlemoyer Luther Zintnerman 7u This year the Tri-Hi-Y has again proved itself to be a worthy and successful organisation. It is under the excellent supervision of Miss Evelyn Naylor. The club this year was active in such affairs as the Community Chest Drive, March of Dime's Ca� paign and clinics for overseas relief. They also sponsored the annual Valentine Dance and Easter Assembly Program. The advisory committee consists of Reverend Maxwell Paine, Miss Mary Molnerney, and Mrs. Paul Gilbert. OFFICERS President ....................... Nancy Roberts Vice President.............. Sara Hartline Corresponding Secretary ..... Luella Rauch Recording Secretary ............. Marilyn Anthony Treasurer Kathleen Scott Assistant Treasurer ....... Maria Jones Chaplain. .......................Anna Snyder Assistant Chaplain............... Ruth Lilly Pianist Jean Reits MEMBERS Shirley Amey Marilyn Anthony Elisabeth Beers Fern Behler Patrioia Behler Dorothy Blose Gloria Breisoh Shirley Daubenspeck Ruth Dietrich Lorraine Dorward Louise Evans Kathryn Frederick Elisabeth Frits Mae Fritsinger Ruby Geiger Louise Gilbert Marian Greensweig Gloria Hankee Sara Hartline Eleanor Hartman Anna Hollenbaoh Ellouise Jones Marla Jones Ruth Kistler Virginia Kneoht Betty Lever Ruth Lilly Joan McNertney Catherine Messinger Gladys Miller Anna Rauch Gloria Rauch Luella Rauch Janet Rehrig Jean Reits Geraldine Rex Luoille Rioe Nanoy Roberts Shirley Roberts Ruey Sauerwine Gladys Schaller Jean Schaffler Kathleen Scott Gloria Sensinger Evelyn Smith Anna Snyder Carolyn Snyder Collette Snyder Jean Snyder Luoille Snyder Ruth Snyder Delores Spadt Winifred Strauss Ethel Strohl Jeanette Strubinge Phyllis Williams 5 The Class of 48 is proud to have helped form a new organisation, the Hi-Y Club, the Members of this olaas are happy to feel that they have participated in this new extra eurioular activity in Slatington High School. The Hi-Y Club, under the leadership of Mr.Russell StettLer, who has started teaching in the Slatington High Sohool, this last year, was started February 1948. Beoause it started in the se-oond semester, the Hi-Y Club met twice a month. At it's start the club turned into full swing. Marvin Olewine headed the program; Fred Wehr, the membership committee. The Club participated in all activities they possibly could. OFFICERS President...................Karl Ringer Vice-President ............. Douglas MaoCrindle Secretary ......... Donald Snyder Treasurer ......... Mark Reitz MEMBERS Albert Barney Raymond Benninger George Billig Edmund Chandler Jack Davis Robert Everett Sherwood Green Dale Greenzweig Robert Hamm John Har'tline Howard Hartman John Howells William Jones Douglas Kern Edmund Kratzer Douglas MaoCrindle Edwin Miller Marvin Olewine Harvey Oplinger Harold Oswald Mark Reitz Karl Ringer Giles Ross William Roth Willard Sohellhamer Donald Smith Ernest Snyder Donald Snyder Fred Wehr Richard Wentz Neal Yehl CHORUS Marilyn Anthony Phyllis Benner Gloria Breisoh Lorraine Dorward Louise Brans Sara Hartline Maria Jones William Jones Jeanette Kern Marie Kinoher Ruth Kistler Gladys Miller Janet Rehrig Geraldine Rex Karl Ringer Ruey Sauerwine Kathryn Soheetz David Sohneok Righter Shiner Joseph Slcutohes Mary Zajao Luther Zimmerman BAND Lee Blose Ernest Evans Homer Evans Donald Fink Wilmer Handwork Russel Heintzelman Marvin Olewine Ruey Sauerwine Righter Shiner Neal Tehl CHEERLEADING Janet Davies TRI-HI-Y Shirley Amey Marilyn Anthony Dorothy Blose Gloria Breisoh Ruth Dietrich Lorraine Dorward Louise Evans Kathryn Frederiok Mae Fritzinger Marion Greensweig Sara Hartline Ellouise Jones Maria Jones Ruth Kistler Virginia Kneoht Ruth Lilly Gladys Miller Anna Rauoh Luella Rauoh Janet Rehrig Jean Reitz Geraldine Rex Nanoy Roberts Shirley Roberts Ruey Sauerwine Kathleen Scott Gloria Sensinger Evelyn Smith Anna Snyder Carolyn Snyder Jean Snyder Luoille Snyder Jeanette Strubinger ORCHESTRA Ernest Evans Homer Evans Donald Fink Righter Shiner GYM CLUB Josephine Harvillo Ellouise Jones Ruth Lilly Janet Rehrig Jean Reitz Nanoy Roberts Kathryn Soheetz Kathleen Soott Annabelle Snyder Mary Ann Snyder Mary Ellen Williams MAJORETTES Josephine Harvillo Ruth Lilly Jean Reitz Kathryn Soheetz Mary Ann Snyder BASKETBALL Sara Hartline Fern Hunsicker Margaret Jaooby Ruth Lilly Kathryn Soheetz Mary Ann Snyder DEBATE Ernest Evans Marvin Olewine Karl Ringer Kathryn Soheetz Kathleen Soott Joseph Skutches Anna Snyder Sfcartd rfevwicU FOOTBALL LETTERS Albert Barney ’48 Charles Bauer '48 Edward Bird 48 Lee Bloae '48 Ernest Cunfer '48 Robert Everett ’48 Richard Focht ’48 John Hartline ’48 Mark Hoffman '48 Sterling Kistler '48 Leonard Krause '48 Thomas Morgan '48 Donald Neustadter '48 Elden Queen 48 Karl Ringer ’48 Gene Roberts '48 Joseph Skutches '48 Dale Greenrweig 49 Donald Lilly ’49 Morris Moditch '49 Richard Sosoko 49 William Williams ’49 Clark Hughes 50 Harry Scheffler '50 Bruce Follweiler '51 Robert Kemmerer '51 NUMERALS Edmund Chandler 49 Robert Krum '49 Richard Mohr ’49 Robert Mohr 49 Donald Welsh '49 Raymond Yenser 49 Darwin Marshall '50 William Snyder 50 Willard Weaver '50 Riohard Andreas 51 Franklin Beers 51 Robert Coffin ’51 Dean Cunfer '51 William Garrity '51 Bruce Geiger 51 Sam Haines '51 James Kuhns 51 Fred Martin ’51 Arthur Rehrig '51 Irwin Weiner '51 BASKETBALL LETTERS Riohard Focht '48 John Hartline '48 Mark Hoffman ’48 Thomas Morgan '48 Elden Queen 48 Karl Ringer 48 Righter Shiner 48 Joseph Skutches '48 Edwin Cunfer '49 NUMERALS y Edmund Chandler '49 Wallace Smith '49 Jaok Garrity '50 Y Donald Lilly '49 Donald Welsh '49 William Menson '50 Douglas MacCrindle '49 Thomas Babyak '50 John Papay 50 Ted VanNorman '49 Sterling Evans '50 Roy Farber '50 Harry Scheffler '50 I 'V.«