Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

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FKRN MINNIE BEHLKR Commercial Walnutport One of the smallest girls walking through the halls at S.H.S. is Fern, who has a quiet charm all her own. Her attractive personality is often hidden behind an air of reserve. A true, loyal, kind, sincere friend. Fern is always willing, if able, to help everyone. She enjoys howling, skating, hiking, and keeping her treasured scrapbook. Some day Fern will he a capable telephone operator and the class of one-ni-yen-four-ni-yen wishes her every possible success. Slats 3; Tri-lli-Y 2, 3; (Treasurer) 3; Gym Club . 2, 3, (Treasurer} 3; Drum Majorettes 2, 3; Student Council 1. 2, 3; Basketball , 2, 3. PATRICIA JOAN BEHLKR Commercial Slatington There is never a dull moment when this amiable girl is near. “Pat” tells us her hobbies arc reading, writing, traveling, cleaning, making friends and trying to keep them. With her pleasing personality, her patients during her nursing career will probably never want to get well. Later on, “Pat would like to settle down on a farm. Student Council , 2, 3, (Treasurer) 3, and Delegate to Student Council Conference; Home Room Representative 2; Slate , 2. 3: Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. (President) 3; Library Club , 2, 3; Junior Declamation 2; Junior Plax 2; Yearbook 3; F.H.A. 3. RAYMOND ADAM BENNINGER General Slatington A well-known character in the corridors of our school, “Pinky” greets his classmates with that same old characteristic smile. A happy-go-lucky fellow with many friends, a store of humor and a constant joker, he is famous for his imitations of Phil Harris. Until Raymond enters the Army Air Force, lie intends to spend his time dancing, fishing and hunting. Slate 3; Junior Play 2; Secretarial I York 3; Ili-Y 2, 3, (Treasurer) 3; Chorus I; Student Council 1, 2 3. BETTY FAYE BENSINGER Home Economics Emerald Betty is a girl everyone ought to know. No matter how down in the dumps you feel, if you spend a little time with her that feeling will disappear. Movies and reading are the two things which interest her most. Betty has not planned anything definite for the immediate future hut hopes one day to become a good housewife. Student Council 1, 2, 3; Slate 3; Tri-IU-Y 3; Library Club 3; F.H.A. 3. 11

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SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES I.AMAR DAVID ANTHONY General Slatington Although Lamar is one of the quieter hoys in our class, you will find him very sociable. He spends most of his spare time collecting old coins, going to movies, or fishing. We are sure that this industrious lad will fulfill his ambition and make a competent Railroad Engineer. Student Council 1, 2, 3. ANN LOUISE API Commercial Walnutport R. D. No. 2 A friendly, sweet newcomer from Berlinsville may readily describe Ann. She likes people who are lots of fun. and she herself is full of it. Her favorite pastime is listening to the radio, hut she takes time our for swimming, dancing and reading. Ann hopes to become an efficient secretary, and we know she will be an asset in any office. Lots of luck to you! Tri-Hi-Y 3; Student Council 1,2,3. DONALD PAUL BACHMAN Vocational Agricultural Schnecksville Donald is a member of the hardworking and award-winning F.F.A. crowd. Although he does not take parr in many extra-curricular activities, he is by no means shy and retiring. His hobbies are driving his car and wearing bright red shirts and blue trousers. Some day Donald will be supplying us with our vitamins for he intends to make farming his life work. Chorus 2; F.F.A. 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3. ELIZABETH JANET BEERS Academic Slatington Although “Betty” is one of the quieter girls in the senior class, she is always on hand to do her share, whatever the task may be. She is particularly fond of skating, dancing and reading. As we look into our crystal hall we see Betty as a very efficient and happy nurse. Lots of luck in your chosen career. Tri-lli-Y 2, 3; Library Club 2; F.H.A. 3; Junior Classical Club 2; Student Council 1,2,3. 10

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LORETTA NAOMI BETZENBERGER Academic Slarington winning smile, a charming personality ami a love for fun and dancing all belong to “Popeye.” She is a popular miss, bubbling over with good spirits, but behind her gaiety there is an earnest desire to succeed. I oretta is regularly seen at school functions and her willingness to cooperate makes her welcome everywhere. Nursing is her choice as a profession, but if she should change her mind we will recommend her as a capable bank treasurer after all her experience with the accounts of the Class of ’49. Class Officer 2. 2, (Treasurer); Chorus . 2, 3; Slate . 2; Gym Club , 2, 2; Junior Play 2; Xational Honor 2, 2; Yearbook 3; International Friendship 2; Junior Classical Club 2, 3; Student Council , 2. 3. ROBERT C HARLES BIECJLY General Slatcdale Rob is a good sport, friendly and easy to get along with, always joking and making merry. He is very interested in working with plastics in his shop course where he made some check articles. Although Bob may nor he too ambitious now; we know that once he gets started on a career, it will take a lor to stop him. Hi-Y 3; Student Council , 2, 3. GEORGE DANIEL KILEIG General New I ripoli I his rollicking, friendly lad finds pleasure in hunting, ice-skating, swimming and roller-skating. I le can usually be found v irh a crowd of boys, keeping things moving with his mild humor. We are sure he will like his work in the Navy after he graduates. Smooth sailing, Admiral! Gym Club I. 2: Baseball 3: International Friendship , 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; Student Council , 2, 3. RITH El E A NOR BLEILER College Preparatory New Tripoli Sincerity, intelligence and fun are a few of the many virtues fate bestowed upon this smiling, blushing blonde. Her cheerful disposition anti pleasing personality make her a leader among her classmates. Ruth excels in her studies but finds time for the movies and a hit of reading. Ruth’s ambition is to become a telephone operator and we consider the Bell Company very lucky over this choice. Chorus 2, 3; Tri-Hi- Y 2, 3; Yearbook 3; Junior Classical Club 2, 3; Student Council . 2. 3. 12