Souderton High School - Unaliyi Yearbook (Souderton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

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Jet planes flying at supersonic speeds, atomic power which, depending on man's caprice, might be utilized either to revolutionize industry and sky rocket man's standard of living to hitherto undreamed-of heights, or, with equal fervor, exterminate all existing life on the earth, hydrogen bombs capable of demolishing, literally razing, the mightiest of cities, pictures transmitted in mere seconds to living d thousands of miles from the scene of action, messages carried with lightning speed over the airwaves, across the oceans in a split second, bathyspheres, with which man can penetrate the sea's murky blackness, to explore the foreboding mysteries of the deep- astounding discoveries in the field of medicine, the power of cities controlled at the flick I of a finger, ingenious mechanisms capable of solving problems which would take men years to unravel-all these constitute but a few of the innumerable wonders which man has devised. lt has been only in comparatively recent times that man has achieved these startling accom- b' d plishments, in fact, more progress has been made during the past 75 years than in a com me 7500 ars recedin them. And who can predict what momentous discoveries will be made, Ye P 9 what spectacular inventions will be perfected in the decades that lie before us! No one, of course, can portend the marvels that the future will unfold. Assuredly, however, the world of tomorrow will be unparalleled in wealth, intellect, and culture. We as seniors now stand poised on the threshold of a new epoch, an era destined to far I I outshine even the Golden Age of Athens. We leave our Alma Mater, some to proceed to higher ' t't t' f I arnin to become the doctors, lawyers, and ministers of the future, others to Il'1SlUIOnS o e g, render their services to the business world as stenographers and bookkeepers, and eventually h executives and still others of our number to learn a trade, to develop their skills as per aps, , mechanics, bricklayers, electricians, and plumbers, or to till the soil. But, though our occupations d'ffer as widely as the four corners of the earth, our common goal in life will be to uphold may i the ideals and traditions of our nation, to keep aflame the torch of democracy, that America may forever remain the land of the brave, and the home of the free.' rooms in millions of homes locate CONTENTS fNdnHnkhaHon and Facuhy . . Seniors .......... Underclassmen . fKcHv4Hes . Sports . . Memories Page7 ..17 ..35 ..47 ..63 ..83 Q rx K X V X we D' K-,QQ we f Emi: 535- YM L P IQ A K wm- X x K 45.1 .- -- 'If Xfr x - -S:- iw L + . X Q X N Y Q X ' T555 f f r I fl w?51P.7fJ'11 -g y A , f U . , mf 1 X' A N lk.: .5 A W M - . ., ., 1 -'f:f:m,.:,1g,-g-f5:,.g,35325: H ' Qs- .-:,::-- ,- mega.. ,K 1 K g . 2 -- x 1:53-55,554 'Q Yffk gff A-5 E ' 1 D W M Q Qu 3 si X .. M ml 5 , s ,- . ,M V1 E551 ,gp , XY mxxi' x X w eg? fx Ng ,QW X will A 5 A--:X . 4' K Q? '-213255252:13:55-.2-.K gl, YN 0 ikmgg XX Y X N QAM X M N Nm X N N vxxv Ogi X A Q 6 QW ,np 1 2:5-' 'Q X N X xX .. -QFW. N N 455 II:-Eh5:5,- . ,5:5, U :fb ff-fr 1 Wmgw Q I QM -: 1 . ' t A - xx X W -www if if Q 5 0ur thanks go fo ffzose who prepared as for Me future r 'rg xv is x WMWQ DFG!! To The Class OF 1954: l wish to express my greetings to the Class of l954. The year of gradua- tion from High School marks a turning point in your careers. Up to this point all your class members have pursued an educational pattern which was fairly uniform. Upon graduation you will each go in a direction dictated by your own desires and abilities. No matter which path you may choose, the educational foundation laid for you in Souderton High School will always be one of the building blocks of your future. lt has always been the desire of the Board of Education to create the educational environment in Souderton Schools which would enable you to prepare a firm foundation for a future life of good citizenship and honorable living. Members of your class have utilized these facilities and in turn made their contributions to Souderton High School, making it a better place for those who follow. Good-by and God-speed on your iourney. J. D. KRATZ, A.B., O.D. President Souderton Board of Education Dr, J Donald Kratz President To These Men, The Administration Ol Souderton High School, lt may quite truthfully be stated that our years spent iourneying through the realms of Souderton High School have constituted the most pleasant and carefree, as well as the most decisive, years of our entire lives. Now, as we reminisce, we agree that the faculty has contributed immeasurably toward molding us into young men and women capable of shouldering the responsibilities of the adult world. But we further realize that behind this aggregation of teachers is an organization equally instrumental in providing a well-balanced education for high school students-the Board of Education. Although rarely seen in session by the students, it is this body which is chiefly responsible for the formulation of the policies which govern not only the high school but Souderton's two grade schools as well. Once a month the school board meets to consider such problems as the hiring of teachers, recommendations for school programs, construction and maintenance of school buildings and property, the levying of school taxes, the authorization of expenditures, and a multitude of other questions which must be decided if the intricate mechanism of the school is to function smoothly. Serving on Souderton's Board of Education are five prominent, community-minded citizens who contribute unselfishly of their time and knowledge, without remu- neration, that the oncoming generation may secure as complete an education as possible. Dr. J. Donald Kratz, President of the Board, is well known throughout the community for his proficiency in the field of optometry. Paul M. Hunsicker, mortician at Souderton, Mr. Victor Nyce, Souderton real estate broker, Mr. Willard S. Detwiler, insurance underwriter, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Jordan B. Allem, Teller at Union National Bank 81 Trust Co., Souderton ldeceasedl, and John Seitz service-station proprietor, comprise the re- mainder of the Board. The members of the Class of T954 recognize the un- deniably significant work that the school board is doing for the community, and are grateful to this organization for all it has done to further the advance- ment of education at Sou- derton High School. John Seitzi 8 Left to right. Willard S. Detwiler, Jordan B. Allem ldeceasedi, Paul M. Hunsicker, Secretary, Victor M. Nyce, Greetings, Class Ol 1954: Everyone is enthusiastic at times. One man has enthusiasm for thirty minutes, another for thirty days, but the one who has enthusiasm for thirty years makes a success in life. He retains faith in himself, has courage to start and willingness to keep everlastingly at it. These are requisites for success. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt, crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays. Congratulations and best wishes to each of you for the future. E. M. CROUTHAMEL Supervising Principal We Are Deeply lndebted, For Their Tireless Efforts On Cur Behalf Through the indefatigable efforts of our supervising principal, Mr. Crouthamel, and our principal, Mr. Maxwell, Souderton High School has come to be traditionally re- garded with respect by all the schools of the Bux-Mont League. The high standards of conduct set by these two administrators, coupled with their extremely efficient management of economic affairs, have been largely responsible for the high ranking position of leadership which Souderton has asserted among neighboring schools. We, the seniors of l954, have strived to uphold these Congratulations, Class OF 1954: We shall miss you for whom commencement day is so near. You leave our school to face new challenges and to accept new responsibilities and opportunities. We who remain wish you well. These are years of great decision for our country and the whole world. You, as citizens of tomorrow, will play a decisive part in the events to come. No matter what you choose to become, your contribution for good or ill will do much to shape the world you will have to live in. lt is hoped your high school experiences will have helped to tit you for your part in the world of the future. May you face the problems which will arise with en- thusiasm, courage and determination, remembering if you would desire to achieve fame, too: Live for some- thing. Do good and leave behind you a monument of virtue that the storm of time can never destroy. Write your name in kindness, love and mercy on the hearts of thousands you come in contact with year by year, you will never be forgotten. W. E. MAXWELL Principal 9 fill' lofty ideals during our four-year sojourn at Souderton High School, in the realization that these criteria are necessary if true success is to be ultimately attained. The services so unselfishly rendered to us by Mr. Crou- thamel and Mr. Maxwell, and the expert advice with which they helped us solve the many burdensome problems confronting our class, will, in the future, serve to make these men, the administration of Souderton High School, ever more treasured in our memories. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT The year l953 brought to the Souderton High School faculty two new language teachers, Mrs. Gerhart, to teach Latin, and Mr. Boomhower, Spanish. Souderton High offers its students two years of Latin. During the first-year course Mrs. Gerhart stresses vocabulary and fundamental grammatical principles necessary to understand the language. Second-year Latin is a continuation of the study of grammar, but the student is introduced to more difficult translations, and to read- ings about the ancient Romans and their famous personages, such as Julius Caesar. The Spanish program taught by Mr. Boomhower also extends over a two-year period. ln this course, vocabulary, grammar, and simple translations are the fundamentals stressed during the first year. Spanish ll is more advanced, primary emphasis is placed upon translation. Mrs. Gerhart and Mr. Boomhower have done exceedingly well in presenting their respective languages to the students. They have transformed their languages from mere words into a useful, living subiect that students will appreciate long after they have left the portals of Souderton High School. MRS. ARLENE B. KLEIST English Arrowhead Adviser, West Chester S. T. C., B.S. in Ed. ELIZABETH M. FISHER ROBERT T. ROBERTS English English, Civics Discussion Club, Play Directress, Record Club, Chairman, Junior Susquehanna University A.B., Buck- Assembly Committee, Bucknell nell University M.A. University, B.S. in Ed. A. KLEIST, E. FISHER, R. ROBERTS E. GERHART, R. BOOMHOWER RAYMOND F. BOOMHOWER MRS. MABEL B. GERHART English, Latin Spanish, English, Geography Junior Cheerleaders, Muhlen- berg College, A.B. Cornell University, B.A., M.A., University of Munich, Germany. These Are The Faculty Members ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Emerson's essays, the latest Reader's Digest, current news, Shakes- peare's Julius Caeser -any one of these might be the topic of discussion in Miss Fisher's English classes, which are always certain to be unusually lively and interesting. Through the years Miss Fisher has gained a reputation for her sincere interest in the problems of the students. Her enthusiastic interest in sports and all school events, and her willingness to chaperone at school dances and on trips to the Youth Concerts have all served to win the heart of every student. Mrs. Kleist is best known for her unsurpassable teaching of A Tale of Two Cities, Silas Marner, and The Ancient Mariner, for her forcefulness in teaching grammar, and for her annual deerhunting trip to the mountains. As Arrowhead adviser, she unfailingly checks each week's news before it is printed in the Souderton Independent. A new addition to the faculty this year was Mr. Roberts, who teaches iunior high English. His other activities include sponsoring the Record Club, an organization for the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, and directing Junior Assembly programs. Among his chief interests are reading, music, dancing, dramatics, and stamp collecting. iO MUSIC DEPARTMENT A more talented music department than Souderton's would indeed be difficult to find. Both vocolly ond orchestrally, Souderton High School offers a variety of music that appeals to everyone, from the action-loving individual who prefers stirring band music, to the more dreamy, imaginative person who derives greater enioyment from symphonic music, and from the one who delights in hearing gay, airy, glee club music, to the more discriminative music lover, who favors vocal music of the classical type. Mr. Foulke, whose eminent skill in conducting the band has made A M. Fouucs, A. NASE MAURICE W. FOULKE AILENE M. NASE Mctsic Appreciation Music Band,Color Guard,Maiorettes, Sr. Chorus, Jr. Choral Glee Vest Chester S. T. C. Club, Treblettesp Houghton Col- A lege B, Mus., Alfred University, University of Buffalo. this organization popular throughout the community, is constantly endeovoring to develop the band into an even more proficient group of musicians. ln addition, he directs the senior girls in the color guard and maiorette corps. His enthusiasm and spirit have done much to arouse interest in all school functions. One has only to hear the Souderton High School Chorus to appreciate the harmonious combination of voices Miss Nose has produced during her two years os directress. Whether the selection be the HaIleIuiah Chorus or an old familiar folk song, the members of the chorus blend their voices in song so charming and inspiring as to actually soothe the savage breast. Miss Nose not only directs the senior chorus, but also supervises the iunior glee club, and conducts music classes for students who appreciate really fine music. Students taking this course study the lives of the immortal composers, whose music has survived the grueling test of time. ELIZABETH S. GERHART Typing, Shorthand l, Rapid Calculation Typing Club, Business Adviser of Unaliyi, Taylor School, University of Hawaii, Temple University, B.S., M.Ed. Ol Souderton High School COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Souderton High's commercial department may not be so well quipped as some, but no high school can boost a teaching staff etter qualified to train students for the business world. Souderton's ing-standing reputation for producing efficient secretaries and erical workers has come about only through the indoctrination of :und business principles by experienced instructors. A solid foundation is laid by Miss Hoult, who teaches a wide ariety of commercial subiects, ranging from business mathematics, :pid calculation, and typing, to Business English, sales, and filing. He has traveled widely in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and ven Europe, and is thus well qualified to teach economic geography. Miss Reisler is an expert on bookkeeping, her policy of neatness refiected in all her students, who well know that she will not tolerate Jrelessly done work. An emcient secretary herself during summer mcations, she gives helpful hints to many a prospective stenographer her dictation classes. Miss Gerhart's teaching of typing principles is very factual, yet er warm sense of humor and cheery smile make her classes a pleas- nt occurrence. Her thorough teaching of shorthand fundamentals nd rapid calculation provide a sound basis for more advanced work. addition, she contributes many hours toward making the booster nd yearbook campaigns a success. ll MARY REISLER Bookkeeping I and ll, Shorthand ll, Business Practice Mimeograph Club, Bloomsburg S.T. C., University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, M.Ed. HELENA C. HOULT Typing, Salesmonship, Commercial Mathematics, Rapid Calculation, Economic Geography, Filing, Busif ness English. Junior Red Cross Club, Temple University, B.S. in Ed. E. GERHART, M. REISLER, H. HOULT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT A walk down the corridor to Rooms 208 and 210 brings one to Souderton High's science department. Here may be found all forms of equipment to delight the scientist. Here, too, may be found our two science instructors, Mr, Hulsizer and Mr. Heisler. Chemistry problems, the waterloo of so many students, are Mr. Hulsizer's specialty. A casual glance into his classroom reveals a vast array of oddly shaped bottles filled with the many varied and unusually fascinating chemicals used to perform the experiments which continue to be an inevitable part of chemistry class. Those acrid, tear-inducing vapors which occasionally permeate through the halls of Souderton High to torment the students, are invariably a by-product of his chemistry classes. Mr. Hulsizer, however, has interests in other fields besides chemistry, he enioys spending his summers vacationing at Lake Wallenpaupak in northern Pennsyl- vania, and is also quite adept at fashioning knicknacks from plastic. Mr. Heisler returned to Souderton High this year, after having furthered his education at the University of Pennsylvania. He possesses an astounding biology vocabulary and his knowledge of this subiect is extremely comprehensive. He also serves as adviser to the Senior Assembly officers, and thus is partly responsible for presenting programs that will appeal to everyone. WILLIAM M. BOORSE Problems of Democracy, Economics, United States History Game Club, Assistant Football Coach, Bluffton, B.A., Harvard University, Notre Dame University, Temple University. DORIS E. FELTY World History Handicraft Club, Chairman May Day Festivities, Ursinus College, A.B., Lehigh University, Temple University. CHARLES V. BOLD History, Civics, Problems of Democracy, Economics, English Oratorious Club, University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in Ed., Temple University, M.Ed. GEORGE W. PATTON History, Civics Junior Historian Club, Track Coach, Temple University, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed., Biarritz University, France. W. BOORSE, C. BOLD, D. FELTY, G. PATTON M, HULSIZER, R. HEISLER MARTIN I. HULSIZER General Science, Chemistry Chemistry Club, Muhlenberg College, B.S., Kutztown S. T. C., University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University. RICHARD S. HEISLER Biology, Physics, General Science Junior High Science Club, Chairman, Senior Assembly Com- mittee, University of Pennsylvania, B.S., M.S. Who So Willingly, So Untiringly, SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Were a popularity contest to be conducted at Souderton High, near the top of the list would surely rank the four social studies instructors-Mr. Boorse, Miss Felty, Mr. Patton, and Mr. Bold. Mr. Boorse, who delights in agonizing his students with surprise quickie quizzes, has yet to be stumped on any question concerning American history, which he teaches in addition to problems of democ- racy and principles of economics. A sports enthusiast, he is a familiar figure on the gridiron during football season, where he acts as assistant coach. The sophomores were fortunate in having Miss Felty as their world history teacher. Her lively personality and sincere interest in student affairs make her popular with all students. Pennsylvania history and civics are Mr. Patton's specialties. Fresh- men never forget his classes, always lively and thought provoking. He is proud of his four man relay team, which won high honors in the Inquirer Games last January. As teacher of history and English, Mr. Bold is quite well known for the unique classes he conducts. He was adviser of the Indian Echo staff until its dissolution at the turn of the semester. The Oratorius Club is now under his sponsorship. I2 M. GREASER, M. J. LEDERACH MRS. MARTHA A. GREASER MARY JANE LEDERACH Home Economics Home Economics Home Economics Club, Cedar Knitting Club, Chefs' Club, Crest College, B.S., Drexel Uni- Goshen College, B.A. versity. ihared Their Time And Knowledge MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT With four such capable instructors as Mr. Miller, Mr. Maxwell, tr. Hughes and Mr. Beaumont heading the department, Souderton igh graduates are certain to be well grounded in mathematics. Mr. Miller, who teaches arithmetic, geometry, and trigonometry, mphasizes the practical approach. A competent surveyor, he equently cites cases in which he has applied the subiect being studied. lr. Miller has few spare moments, for he is also the attendance officer nd the Audio-Visual Club adviser. Mr. Hughes, a former Souderton High School graduate, ioined ue faculty only this year. Since he is basketball coach as well as ie arithmetic and algebra instructor, he finds little leisure time during we basketball season. Mr. Hughes is noted for his puns and peculiar lgebraic symbols. In addition to his duties as high school principal, Mr. Maxwell :aches several classes in arithmetic and algebra. He is also the xculty representative for Student Council and the adviser of the ey Club. Mr. Beaumont, another new member of the faculty, teaches a ide variety of subiects, including algebra, science, and world story. He is well liked by the students for his quiet, friendly manner. n accomplished musician, he is a member of a Philadelphia dance 'chestra. I3 HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT The home economics program at Souderton High School is con- ducted by Miss Lederach and Mrs. Greaser. Under their expert guidance, girls contemplating careers in hamemaking receive a thorough knowledge of the most modern and efficient methods of keeping house. The home economics curriculum consists of one semester each of cooking and sewing. Both iunior and senior high classes follow es- sentially the same pattern, but the advanced classes, of course, require a greater amount of skill and work. The mouth-watering aromas which daily permeate through the halls of the high school, and the tempting dishes which are cone stantly being lifted from the ovens by proud students, are proof of the fact that Souderton High School produces cooks rivaling the most efficient Pennsylvania Dutch housewife, Girls in the home economics classes are given excellent training in sewing and handi- craft, too. At Open House parents of the students always admire the work displayed by the sewing classes. Included in the senior high program is a course in family living, taught by Miss Lederach, in which ore discussed many of the prob- Iems which inevitably confront teenagers and parents. This year o Chefs' Club was organized by Miss Lederach as an extracurricular course for boys interested in learning the fundamentals of cooking. The home economics department also plays a vital role in the operation of the school cafeteria. Girls in the general course work as cashiers and serve the wellebolanced meals planned by Miss Lederach ARTHUR J. BEAUMONT Arithmetic, Algebra, World History General Science Temple University, B.S. in Ed. M.A. in History. CHARLES C. MILLER Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry Audio-Visual Club, Senior At- tendance Ofificer, Ticket Taker for Games, Kutztown S. T. C., Temple University. 1 WILLIAM E. MAXWELL, Principal Algebra Student Council, Key Club, Drexel University, Temple, B.S., M.A. CHARLES M. HUGHES Algebra, Arithmetic Chess Club, Basketball Coach, Temple University, M.Ed., Haver- ford College, B.S., Penn State University. A. BEAUMONT, C. MILLER, W. MAXWELL, C. HUGHES GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT It is unusual indeed to find Souderton High's guidance counselor, Mrs. Harriet Fields, with a spare moment, since so many students seek her advice. Seniors seek assistance on vocational selection, others want advice on school and social problems. In all cases, Mrs. Fields offers friendly help. Guidance classes were enioyable not only because of the thought- ful and stimulating discussions, but also because of the many in- teresting movies which were obtained through the efforts of Mrs. Fields. Her work has been sincerely appreciated. For the past several years the guidance department has been fortunate in having secured the assistance of Mr. Jarrett Fluck, of the Pennsylvania State Employment Office, at Lansdale, through whose efforts each senior was privileged to take the General Aptitude Test Battery. After these tests had been scored, Mr. Fluck personally interviewed every student and explained the meaning of the results. Seniors in the academic course also had an opportunity to take the A. C. E. Test, administered by Juniata College, and all seniors took the S. R. A. Youth Inventory, a test designed to discover the problems of the individual student and aid in their solution. The entire testing program included not only the seniors, but also stu- dents in seventh, ninth, and eleventh grades, to whom tests were also given to determine their fields of greatest interest. CLARENCE T. GAZDICK Printing, Mechanical Drawing Cheerleading Club, Kutztown State Teachers College, B.S., Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed., Millersville State Teacher's College. WILLIAM C. MAZA Industrial Arts Handy Club, Coach, Junior High Football, Basketball, and Baseball, Millersville State Teach- ers College, B.S., Lehigh Univer- sity, M.A. C. GAZDICK, W. MAZA NN J. FLUCK, H. FIELDS JARRETT FLUCK MRS. HARRIET H. FIELDS Not a faculty member. Guidance Future Teachers Club, Temple University, B.A., Bucknell Univer- sity, M.A. And Gave Us The Preparation We Nec INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Even if he were not adviser of the usherettes and senior cheer- leading coach, Mr. Gazdick's schedule would be more than filled, for as head of the printing department he is daily confronted with innumerable problems requiring hours of work-work which few people are thoughtful enough to appreciate. The annual Booster Campaign brings a flood of hundreds of ads from local merchants, which must be printed into programs for distribution at football games. Tickets and programs are a necessity at the Christmas dance, the Junior-Senior Prom, the school play, the Candlelight Service, and the band concerts. The responsibility for the printing of these and other notices rests on Mr. Gazdick's shoulders. Mr. Maza is in part responsible for the magnificent handiwork displayed in the shop at Open House each spring. The striking array of professional-looking cedar chests, the unusual table lamps, the sturdily constructed outdoor furniture, all reflect the experienced guidance of Mr. Maza. He is extremely popular among the students, and is always eager to help solve the most baffling problems in carpentry. Mr. Maza coaches all iunior high intramural sports, both his football team and his basketball team came almost within reach of the league championship last season. I4 C. WEINERT, C. RUTH LIBRARY The volumes of encyclopedias, the endless array of current magazines and periodicals, the daily newspapers, the time- honored classics, as well as the countless exciting books of fiction, have all contributed toward making Souderton High School's library one of which the students may be iustly proud. Under the efficient management of Miss Carol Weinert, the school library, with its perpetual atmosphere of peace and quiet, has provided an ideal place where students may temporarily forget their prob- lems to relax with an exciting mystery, a novel, or a favorite magazine. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Though one of the school's smaller branches, the art department is one of the most active in the school curriculum. Under the teaching and direction of Mr. Calvin Ruth, who ioined Souderton's faculty only this year, art classes have become acquainted with new fields of artistic work, not only have they gained experience in painting still-life scenes and landscapes, but have also done work in ad- vertising, book-cover illustrating, and lettering, which has given them a better insight into the field of commercial art. In addition, the art department may be relied on to produce colorful, attractive posters for all school activities. FRANCES CAROL WEINERT CALVIN H. RUTH IRENE Mt WHITE Librarian Art, Mechanical Drawing Physical Education, Health Bookmaker Club, Unaliyi Ad- Senior Art Class, Philadelphia Athletic Clllbl Athletic COUCITI iser, Assistant Play Directress, Museum School of Art, Temple Temple UHIVSYSHY, B-5, in Ed- niversity of Pennsylvania, B.S. University. I Ed., Columbia University, B.S I Library Science, Temple Uni- ersity, M.Ed., University of Maine, niversity of Colorado. Physical Education, Auto Theory, DALPHUS H. SMOOT JOHN W. MEYERS Physical Education, Health, Geography, Health Varsity Football Coach -0 Baseball Coach, Temple Uni- Varsity Club, Susquehanna Uni- PHYSICAL EDUCATION -M . - exit DEPARTMENT I 'il' Physical education classes, always popular among the students, is year offered a more complete curriculum than ever before. Mr. eyers, Mr. Smoot, and Miss White have done much to improve iucational facilities and foster a new interest in this important de- :rtment of the high school. Mr. Meyers, though an all-round sportsman, is primarily interested football, and his two years of coaching the varsity team have 'ought about o new era in this thrilling sport at Souderton. Each 'idiron clash has seemed more exciting than the one before, and the nuderton Varsity has gained a new position of respect among neigh- :ring schools. The addition of a trampoline to Souderton High has provided a -w outlet for students to demonstrate their skills. Mr. Meyers himself quite adept at performing on this fascinating piece of equipment. Girls' gym classes are conducted by Miss White. The superb hletic ability of many girls may be traced directly to her own oficiency, for she has amazed many students by her versatility in I phases of athletics. Souderton's success in baseball has been due largely to Mr. Smoot. s years of experienced coaching have for a number of years ought to Souderton a championship team. Mr. Smoot also teaches rto theory classes and, with the new dual-control Buick, has instructed :ny students in the principles of safe driving. I5 V S y, s.s. .n ed. W iii A versity, B.S., Penn State University, I. WHITE, D. SMOOT, J. MEYERS B. FREDERICK, R. PRICE, K. FREED, A. ROTH, A. SELL CAFETERIA WORKERS Working behind the scenes in the school cafeteria were five crisp- looking women, who each day prepared tempting, nutritious meals for 800 ravenous students. In addition to the main course, they prepared delicious sandwiches, soups, and a large selection of mouth-watering desserts, with the result that Souderton High School students enioyed a greater variety of food than ever before. The Services They Rende SCHOOL SECRETARIES Two competent secretaries headed the office force at Souderton High. Verna Harland performed the secretarial duties for Mr. Crouthamel, while Betty Jean Hunsberger, the most recent addition to the oFfice staff, served as secretary to the principal, Mr. Maxwell. Both might well serve as models for students who are contemplating secretarial careers. V. HARLAND, B. HUNSBERGER 'N vt R 3 1 I E. wE1L MRS. WEIL Mrs. Weil, as school nurse, has proved a sympathetic and understand- ing friend, and has willingly given sound medical advice and instruction, not only to prospective nurses, but to each student as well. She has been largely responsible for maintaining o healthful atmosphere at Souderton High School. red Will Never Be Forgotten MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL Serving as maintenance workers at Souderton are Leroy Gorges and Titus Myers, who receive all too little recognition for maintaining the school property-warming the building, cleaning windows and floors, shoveling snow, and mowing lawns. Jake Landis, who served as janitor until last year, has recently retired after thirty-eight years of service as school custodian. L. GARGES, T. MYERS 5 B? MN 51211.25 P S'fON , P5.7 V w , .A N - ,, A ' ,Y Y Xi? w-Vw ,.., . , ,-,:. F 5: - -5 .W I' an A A4 ' 5 Q 1 , 11.,. X S 2 4 ., .. , L X ,AH ,. J .,:V ,,' A :: '1 1. Q. i n U llll 'vw N lx x .- . ,. . ,,.,-' f My -if Of' 0 ', ' ' ' f -9 . r X 1 5 ' f 3-N Rf X dw m f ff 15.216 1 - 25 X 5! R 3 'gg ffl 4 ,l 'ff mx N fi 5 5 ' J ..:'l If Ya f 'X 5 A X 'Xi-97 Q 'K hi! if Q N 'E' .J , ...I . x rig! VZE: V . ,i: -...,.,. , A xv. ,-Lf , frwr , V-AA .' A f ,.E:E:'E2f2:. -fi,. - , wwf. x 'L A. 1' w , Znn , , zgcil 5 E:,: :,A- 4 ., ' :A ' - x , 4,353 E F25 . , A,.l,,,., 1 ,,:--'. i :AA A ' IQ A ' ' 'QI -lx T :':Q V v Q 9' 5 g .fff u ww' -V A X ' U' . - - A, f f 2Af2fE: AV A ' ,. 4f'9vg' Z I' ' ' tel' X 5 - X in A zlu ,.:5:-f Q -. , , d X 1. ,-I X . PM 4 ff' 45 future leaders of the community and the naman 3 Dick Denny Dorie Faye BETTY JANE BARNDT Commercial Sports enthusiast . . . competent hockey center forward . . . usually seen with Nancy . . . future secretary. Homeroom manager of Booster, Yearbook, and Magazine campaign, Unaliyi Staff, Gregg Competent Typist Awards, Hockey 2, 3, Team 4, Baseball 2, 3, Senior Usherette, Mimeograph Club 4. ELAINE BARNDT Commercial Pert . . . her first greeting is always a smile . . . possesses school spirit that is hard to beat . . . forever talking in classes. Gregg Typing and Shorthand Awards, Unaliyi Business Staff, Mimeograph Club, Handicraft Club. WILLIAM RICHARD AGAR General Hails from Leidy's Corner . . . can always be found working on his '40 Ford in his spare time . . . pals with Percy. Sportsmen's Club 4. DORIS M. ALDERFER Academic Vivacious . . . popular with everyone . . Vicki, our heroine in ln Spring the Sap . . future woman in white. Class Secretary 4, Student Council I, Cheerleader, ln Spring the Sap , The Vigil , May Queen Attendant 2, Usherette. DENNIS S. ALDERFER Academic Mischievous manner . . . versatile at clarinet and sax . . . member of the Ser aders . . . wants to go West to colleg Band I, 3, 4, Buxmont Band 3, 4, Vigil. FAYE ALGARD Commercial Noted for those famous AIgard dimpl . . . her heart belongs to Rich . . . relia member of the color guard. Student Council, Unaliyi Staff, Gre Competent Typing Awards, Hockey I, 2, 3 Chorus I , Senior Usherette, Handicraft Clu Tl'I2SC ATC Betty Derry Barny Ronnie R ' ' is .ASM-xx 7 N DERRY LAVERNE BARNDT General Possesses a winning smile . . . celebrated player of the drums . . . has eyes only for Dawn . . . plans a future in the Navy. Football 4, Track 4, Band 2, 3, 4. RONALD L. BARNDT Academic The brain of I2-A . . . a ready wit who is known for his iokes and puns. . . dance band enthusiast. Latin Prize 3, Physics Prize 3, Football Manager 4, Chorus I, Band I, 2, 3, 4, The Vigil. I8 JOHN EDWIN BECHTEL General lernates between his Chevie and motor- ' . . . forever exchanging iakes with ie . . . very talented in music . . . ex- nt tenor voice. torus, Band 3, 4. DOROTHY BISHOP Academic :excelled in both sports and scholastic . . . versatile hockey player . . . hard er . . . pals with Romaine. ghest Scholastic average 2, Biology i 2, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, 2, Team 3, 'ain 4, Mast Valuable Player Award in ay, Basketball l, 2, Team 3, 4, Baseball Team 3, 4, Color Guard, Chorus l, 2, 3, autheastern District Chorus 4, Treblettes ln Spring The Sap. The Graduates Gail Nan Chick Carrots JANICE BERGEY General Quiet, well groomed . . . fine seamstress . . . often seen with Joyce. Senior Usherette, Cafeteria 3, 4, Handi- craft Club. W ILMER BORNEMAN General Nice fellow to know . . . quiet in classes member ofthe 12-C gang . . . bent on career in electronics. Chef's Club. TU, 1-rvr General CHA S BU , vigil, ,2, , b ?3,4,lT s f?l GAIL BOSSERT Sweet disposition . . . quiet and attentive in classes . . . plans to be married soon after graduation . . . usually seen with Phyllis. Handicraft Club, Discussion Club. .1 L J .lack Jenny nor win, NANCY BRACALENTE Commercial lovely brown hair and eyes . . can stantly giggling and talking . . . usually accompanied by Betty . . . waitress at Valley View. Unaliyi Staff, Senior Usherette, Mlmeo graph Club, Discussion Club. MARILYN CANNING K cademi ' jf General 9 g . . . ' . . . '- . . . loves ming pres: Ou class redhead hails from Telford fMontgomery unty 4- lub . . .1 l . . . ir for art. . . usually seen with Aggie e X . . i dl . ep OVBI' SONS l' Y Co n - sse O icer Fodt- The ,igil ,Seni Art. i 6 4 1 1 f n L lv Q I X' nl' I ELINOR B. CLAIRE Academic Loads of school spirit . . . pleasing per- sonality . . . talented actress . . . loves dancing and talking . . . plans to enter college. Biographical and Literary Editor of Year- book, Hockey l, 2, Team 3, 4, Basketball l, Baseball l, Color Guard, ln Spring the Sap , The Vigil , Usherette, Chorus l. ROBERT DUANE CLEMENS General Amiable disposition . . . dry sense of humor. . .talented in Art. . .superb bass in the chorus. KENNETH CLEMENS Academic Quiet . . . possesses subtle sense of humor . . . hunting and fishing enthusiast. . . future Hatfield Packing Company employee. Football 4, The Vigil , Varsity S , Game Club. ROMAINE CLEMENS Academic Beautiful soprano voice . . . neat and trim dresser . . . quiet 'till you know her . . . college bound for a musical career. Chorus 4. Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Southeastern District Chorus 3, 4, Treblettes 3, 4, Discussion Club. EXE t- A 8 Q3k5jltluNlXl9'N A BGNQCSK 05 A - i 5 0 QQ T if nt A QQIXQ Q 2- A H Q ll x' l ' A l .i l QI., Gib Bill BQ Luke RICHARD W. CLEMMER Academic Good natured . . . Math enthusiast . . always ioking . . . active in sports. Team 4, Baseball 1, 2, Team 3, 4, Track 4 The Vigil , Key Club, Varsity S . HARRY J. COYLE Academic Happy-go-lucky . . . handsome . possesses quite a way with women . . Penn State bound. President Junior Assembly l, Football l club. 20 Football l, 3, Team 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Class President 1, Class Vice President 3, Team 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 3, 4, Track 3, Chorus 3, 4, The VigiI , Varsity S , Key Ellie Kenny Dewey Romaine WILLIAM COALE Academic The Seniors' Handsome Irishman . . . 1 of our most competent football players . efficient head of Student Council. Student Council 2, President 4, Assist Manager, Booster Campaign and Magaz Drive, Football l, Team 2, 3, 4, Track Te 3, 4, The Vigil , Key Club 2, 3, Secretary Varsity S . HOWARD CRONRATH General Cheerful smile . . . always seen v Johnny . . . plans to be a truck driver al graduation . . . ardent stock car fan. Chorus l, 4. Johnny Frank .lan Kel JOY M. DERSTINE Commercial leasant personality . . . excellent cro- 'er . . . loves children . . . future secre- limeograph Clubp Handicraft Club. DALE ERNEY Academic an always be heard approaching in the Plym . . . pennant collector . . . plans to nd Chef's school . . . loves to tease. 'ack 3, 45 Chorus 4, Refreshment Stand. JOHN CRONRATH FRANK B. DANZEISEN, JR. General Academic Famed for his unique hair styles . . Proud owner of Luscious Lizzie . usually seen with Howard. . .quiet. complished organist . . . one of our x Chorus l, 2, 3, 4. footers . . . plans to be a mortician. Band 3, 4, ln Spring the Sap. JANET DEAN CARL DERSTINE Commercial General Sunny disposition and smile . . . always Always late for school . . . happy go talking about Harold . . . future secretary. lucky . . . never a worry . . . future machinist Baseball Team 3, 4, ln Spring the Sap , Game Club. May Queen Attendant 35 Handicraft Clubg Red Cross Club. I ., , 5 J af, E -dl .loy Rabbit Dale Joe ROBERT ERB General One of the shorter members of our class . . . friendly smile and manner . . . enioys hunting and fishing . . . plans a future in carpentry. Game Club. JOSEPH ESHELMAN General One of the general gang . . . archery enthusiast . . . future carpenter. 21 Zebb Eddie Bob Sandy LORRAINE FITZGERALD General Pleasing soprano voice . . . skilled in making her own clothes . . . constantly ioking. Chorus 3, Mimeograph Club 4. ROBERT FRANK General Handsome . . . the cause of many heart ttutterings . . . proficient parallel bar artist . . .keen sense ofhumor. . . aDigger O'DeII voice. Sgt. at Arms, Senior Assembly. SETH ESHELMAN General Member of the Ice House Gang . . . faithful Perry Como fan . . . sports a yellow Ford. Football 4, Game Club, Varsity S . ROBERT M. FAMOUS Academic Souderton's Bob Mathias . . . passing star of the football team . . . plans to go to college and into pro-baseball. Football 'l, Team 2, 3, 4, Basketball 'l, 2, Team 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, Team 3, 4, Track 3, Key Club, Vice President and Lt. Governor of District 13. EDWARD ESKANDARIAN Academic Top comedian of the senior class . . everybody's pal . . . avid record collect . . .sharp dresser. Student Council 4, Arrowhead Staff 2, Basketball 2, 3, Baseball 2, 3, 4, ln Sprir the Sap, , Key Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4. SANDRA LEE FENSTERMACHER Academic Vivacious . . . winning smile . . . blush easily . . .formidable fullback on the hockt team and in the fall play. Class Secretary 3, Sports Editor, Unalig Hockey l, 2, Team 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, Baseball l, 2, Cheerleader 3, 4, ln Spril the Sap , Usherette 3, Hostess, Christm Dance, The Vigil. Lorry Foxie Physical Ronnie x N Q Q A , ft W JOAN FOX General Diligent cafeteria worker . . . detests homework . . . future beautician. Cafeteria 3, 4, Discussion Club 4. JAMES RONALD FRANTZ General Drives a cool Chevie convertible . . . loves Italian food . . . pals with Les . . . drives news agency truck. Chorus 2, 3, Chef Club 4. 22 MARJORIE J. FREED Academic . blonde with endless bounce and pep . always full of fun . . . pals with Joanne. aseball l, 2, Indian Echo 3, Senior Art 4. DOROTHY GEHMAN Academic ossesses a Mona-Lisa smile . . . quiet?? . usually seen with Gloria . . . has quite a cy for Ricey. Iandicraft Club 4. Wormy Ted Gutty Diana EILEEN FRETZ Commercial Pleasing smile and personality . . . out- standing scholastic ability . . . efficient hockey manager . . . flair for writing news. Business Editor, Unaliyi, Arrowhead 2, 3, 4, Hockey Manager 4. S RICHARD GERHART General Can be found with Jeanette or driv his l938 Ford . . . creator of ou fab ittle Indian. President, Senior Ass ly' t ent, n- cil l, 2, F otb l, Tea , , , , n' 'r Ar , K 2 3 4 rsity S Cl 3 'QAM W ilu W -isp ii , if it W I fn, uf ' U' 'IWW nf i ll- r rg 4 1, , If LAVERNE GODSHALL General Can always be found in the shop . . . member of the I2-C gang . . . drives a hot '41 Ford. Game Club. KATHLEEN GOTWALS Commercial Beautiful black curly hair . . . her heart belongstoacertain SFC Butch. . . Suzanna in class play. Gregg Competent Typist Award, Gregg Shorthand Awards, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey Usherette 3, Handicraft Club. 23 l, 2, 3, 4, Senior Chorus l, The Vigil , Margie Eileen Dotty Gitch R. THEODORE GODSHALL Commercial New addition to S. H. S. in '54 . . . Pleas- ing bass voice . . . future social service worker. Chorus 4. DIANA GRINBERGS Academic Tall, slender . . . Originally from Latvia . . . Sweet disposition and voice . . . West Chester bound for a teaching career. Chorus l, 2, 3. AGNES M. GROVES JEANETTE GUENST General Commercial Talented in art . . . usually seen with Always chewing gum . . . usually seen Hazel or Marilyn . . . avid baseball fan with Ina . . . plays the accordian well . . . . . . future commercial artist. drives an old Ford to school. Art 3, 4. Indian Echo, Basketball 3, 4, Handicraft. I LESTER HAGER DONALD HAGEY x General General I All-round fellow . . . popular with every- Mainstay ofthe chorus . . . pleasant per- one . . . capable president of our class . . . sonality . . . member of the I2-C gang. X devotes his spare time to Jean. Chorus. Class President 4, Student Council, Foot- ball, The Vigil , Key Club. Phil Bull Bob Shirl Aggie Jeanette Les Boopie f J 5.- PHILIP HECKLER DONALD HEDRICK Academic Academic A whiz at any form of music . . . cool Came to us from Sell-Perk . . . sha sax player . . .lively sense of humor. dresser . . . usually seen visiting a cert: Bond I, 2, 3, 4, Buxmont Band 3, 4, The miss on Penn Avenue . . . excellent photo Vigil. rapher. Photographer, Unaliyig Chorus 4. ROBERT HELLER SHIRLEY HELLER General Commercial Electronics fan. . .Sun Lite Shops worker Always ready to lend a helping ha . . . usually seen with Wilmer. . . quiet . . . pols with Cleta . . . futu Sportsmen's Club. secretary. Mimeograph Club. 24 cuence fanatic keen sense of humor Mr. Boomhower's pride and ioy in Espanol and 3 Unalryi 4 Chefs Club Sr Science . . tall and happy-go-lucky . . . popular :zarkling eyes and engaging smile . . . New addition to S. H. S. in '54 from ligent usually seen with Dottie . . . Williamsport High . . . works at Souderton :msof traveling to those far away places. Esso Station . . . extremely intelligent . . . DOLORES HENDRICKS Commercial Capable baseball manager . . . depend- able worker . . . never separated from that Dodge . . . mainstay of the hockey team. Hockey l, 2, 3, Team 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball Manager 4, Mimeograph Club. SARA FAYE HENDRICKS Academic Pint size in build, but bushels of fun . . . ' always getting into trouble . . . life of o certain chemistry class . . . lovely alto voice. Assistant Assembly Organist, Color Guard, Basketball l, 2, Baseball l, 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Southeastern District Chorus 4, Treblettes 3, 4, ln Spring the Sap. Rellie Joyce , , Qeiiliif mxrvc w qi 2311376 I 'I CHARLES DENNIS HUNSBERGER Academic . . . always telling a ioke or listening to one soda-ierk. Football l, 3, Team 4, Baseball l, Basket- ball l, 2, 3, Chorus 4, The Vigil , Varsity S Club. GUY INGERSOL Academic usually seen with Larry. Chess Club. 25 Sunny smile and pleasant disposition member of the Kulpsville gang . . . usually Color Guard 4, Usherette 3, Handicraft Quiet, well mannered . . . pleasant dis position and voice . . . usually seen with Denny Tony fs Q 1'1 L39 Pedcll Jack loie LEE .IORDAN General Quiet . . . one of the general gang . . usually to be found with Speck. Senior Art. JOHN J. KELSO Academic Tall, dark, and handsome . . . hunting and fishing fan . . . Penn State bound. Class Vice-President 4, Student Council I, 2, Vice-President 3, Football I, 2, Team 3, 4, Baseball I, 4, The VigiI , Booster Campaign and Magazine Drive Manager 4, Key Club. in L .- KENNETH KERVER AMELIA IRENE KLOTZ General Academic Boisterous personality . . . loves hunting Intelligent . . . lots of fun . . . blushes at and fishing . . . always ready for a ioke. the name of Ray . . . enioys playing the Indian Echo, The Vigil. piano. Indian Echo. GLEN KRAMER JOAN KRAMLIK Academic Commercial Plenty of school spirit and initiative . . . all-round fellow in both athletics and school activities . . . headed for a career in phar- macy . . . dynamic prosecutor in The Vigil. Football I, 2, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, Chorus 4, The Vigil , Varsity S Club. Beautiful brown eyes . . . wonderful smile . . . welcome addition to S. H. S. in her iunior year from Sell-Perk . . . ambitious and industrious. Sell-Perk High I, 2, Student Council 4, Gregg Competent Typist Awards, Gregg Shorthand Awards, Biographical Staff- Yearbook, Mimeograph Club. 26 ARLENE KELLER Academic Tall, slender and very feminine . . . fo ever chattering . . . efficient co-manager 4 the Senior refreshment stand . . . heart Iii in Alaska. Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Usherette 3, C1 Manager refreshment stand, Senior Art. LOIS N. KELSO Academic S. H. S.'s No. I artist . . . versatile . . pretty and vivacious . . . art school bound Senior Assembly Chaplain 4, Stude Council I, Art Prize I, Art Editor Unali1 Indian Echo 2, Art Ed. 3, Hockey I, Cheerleader, The Vigil , May Quai Attendant I, Senior Art. Kenny Ami Pete .loan KATHERYN J. KRIEBEL Academic win Town employee . . . motor scooter . . . accomplished accordian player and list . . . talks a blue streak. dian Echo, Speech Club. MARY LANDES Commercial ntremely quiet . . . usually seen with a . . . art club enthusiast. enior Art. Jan Marty Raisin: Percy PHYLLIS KULP General Beautiful soprano voice . . . well dressed . . . native of Lederach . . . temperamental red-head. Chorus l, 3, 4, Treblettes 3, 4, The Vigil. DOLORES G. LANDIS General Janet's better half . . . attractive . . . ardent cat lover . . . sports enthusiast. Hockey 2, 3, Team 4, Cafeteria 4, Basket- ball 'l, Unaliyi Staff, Chorus, Discussion Club. l JANET LUCILLE LANDIS General Bubbling personality . . . infectious smile . . . pint sized but dynamic . . . Dolores' sidekick. Unaliyi Staff, Chorus 2, 3, The Vigil , Cafeteria 3, 4, Discussion Club. RAY D. LANDIS Commercial Class valedictorian . . . exemplifies the word efficient . . . extremely popular . . . talented artist . . . capable Yearbook editor-in-chief. Highest scholastic average, Gregg Typing Awards, Gregg Shorthand Awards, Science Prize, Editor-in-chief of Unaliyi, Arrowhead Editor 2, 3, 4, Football Manager, Asst. Manager Booster Campaign and Magazine Drive, ln Spring the Sap , The Vigil , Senior Art. 27 Kass Philly Mary Dolores MARLENE A. LANDIS General Noted for that Landis giggle . . . always has a ioke to tell . . . all around athlete . . . future nurse. Hockey l, 2, Team 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, Team 3, Captain 4, Baseball l, 2, Team 3, 4, In Spring the Sap , Cafeteria Cashier and Waitress 4, Future nurse, Nursing Club. PERCY LEIDY Commercial Ray's guardian angel??? . . . drives a hot '39 Ford . . . live wire of commercial classes. Varsity S 3, Track 4. LAURA S. LONG Academic One of the few blondes of the senior class . . . cute . . . quiet . . . often seen driving a cool blue Chevie. Indian Echo 2, 35 Editor 45 Chorus lp Mimeagraph Club 2. CLETA MOYER Commercial Quiet . . . enjoys reading and sewing . . . pet peeve is quickies . . . future secretary. Gregg Competent Typist Award5 Gregg Shorthand Award5 Unaliyi5 Mimeograph Club. Herb lnz Pres George JAMES MCMANUS General Sharp dresser of the general section . . . congenial . . . proud owner of a Chevy convertible . . . part-time worker at Sun-Lite Shops. Unaliyi StaHi5 Football 25 Track 3. HAZEL MOYER General Quiet until she starts to talk . . . keen sense of humor . . . favorite pastime is TV. Senior Art Class. 17 . 1 ef. J-14 V ,vavff J- ...A HERBERT MOYER General Personality plus . . . a smile for all . . . favorite subiect-Mary .lane . . . undecided about college. Student Council l, 25 Unaliyi Photographer5 Basketball l, 2, 35 Track 35 Baseball l, 2, 45 Host, Jr.-Sr. Prom5 Refreshment Stand Com- mittee. PRESTON MOYER Commercial Witty . . . the mainstay of the commercial section . . . pals around with Jim . . . sharp dresser. Gregg Shorthand Award5 Sportsmen's Club. 28 Laura Mackie Clete Hazel INA MOYER Commercial Hails from Kulpsville . . . noted for lovely dark hair . . . enioys driving her 1 Gre g Shorthand Award5 Chorus The Vigil. GEORGE MYERS Academic lnexpressible class clown . . . the hilari Rockhead in ln Spring the Sap . . . c standing in track. Student Council 35 Track 3, 45 ln Sp: the Sap 5 Senior Art5 Audio Visual Club. GEORGE NASE Commercial One of our fastest trackmen . . . plays the bass horn . . . noted for his sense of humor . . . future in office work. Gregg Competent Typist Award, Gregg Shorthand Awards, Track 2, 3, 4, Band 2, 3,4. George Goose Nose Blake DONAL EMIL NILSSON Academic :arefree . . . a smile for everyone . . . renowned owner of o fabulous yellow ertible . . . wonderful Spanish speaking r. rotball 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Varsity S JAMES L. OPDYKE Commercial an usually be found with Preston and 'lie . . . Pennsylvania Dutch Farm em- ee . . . member ofthe 12-B gang . . . is the great outdoors. regg Shorthand Award, Sportsmen's ROBERT NASE General Bob's trademark is his dark, curly hair . . . drives a 5l Ford . . . powerful guard on the football team. Football Team 3, 4, Baseball Team 2, 3, Track 4, Game Club, Varsity S Club. 'L ,! ,I mai' -2- RICHARD NASE Academic An important addition to our senior class from Hilltown . . . tall . . . the hope of the basketball squad . . . talented pianist and organist . . . witty. Assembly Pianist 4, Basketball Team 4, Track 4, Audio-Visual Club. BLAKELY K. NEAL General Always taking pills . . . weekend worker at Indian Valley Country Club . . . daily pilgrim to Moscow in P. O. D. Audio-Visual Club. Don loie Jimmy Lanky LOIS ANN NYCE Academic Slim, well dressed . . . pleasing person- ality . . . exceptional musical talent . . . flair for writing. Arrowhead 2, 3, 4, Chorus l, 3, 4, Treblettes 4, Usherettes 3. LARRY OPDYKE Academic Avid Red Sox fan . . . capable basketball player . . . Mr. MiIler's right-hand man. Indian Echo, Basketball l, 2, 3, Team 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Stage Manager, ln Spring the Sap and The Vigil , Audio-Visual Club. 29 PAULENE OVERHOLTZER MERRILL OVERPECK Commercial General Sparkling brown eyes and a warm Quiet . . . flair for art work u u friendly smile . . .one of the Kulpsville gan employee of Edward's Shoe factory . . . future telephone operator. bashful with girls. Handicraft Club 4. Indian Echo, Chorus 3, 4. MARY POOLE DONALD PRICE Academic Academic Quiet . . . dependable . . . enthusiastic Quiet in classes but quite hilarious w student . . . pals with Mary Landes . . . Otto and Schmid . . . baseball fan future plans include nursing at Grandview. Baseball 4, Vigil , Game Club Chemist Future Nursing Club 4. Club. Paulene Merrill Mary so Pk xk if 'l' I l si X4 Ot Rappie Anne Rosie OTTO QUINQUE Academic The out-door man of 12-A . . . quiet but subtle sense of humor . . . aggressive football player . . . member of senior boys' quartet. Football l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4, Varsity Club l, 2, 3, 4, Key Club 2, 3, 4. ANNE RIGGALL Commercial Pleasing personality . . . friend to all . . . future homemaker . . . Mrs. Field's right hand assistant. lndian Echo 3, Mimeograph Club. 30 JANET RAPPOLD Academic Beautiful dark hair . . . magnetic per- sonality . . . zealous cheerleader . . . chums with Loie and Peg. Senior Assembly Secretary 4, Student Council 3, Secretary 4, Cheerleader, May Queen Attendant 2, 3, Usherette 3. MARIE ROSENBERGER Academic Our most talented twirler . . . always on the go . . . participant in all athletics . . . Sandy's side-kick . . . future woman-in-white. Student Council 4, Hockey l, 2, Team 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, Team 3, 4, Softball 'l, 2, Maiorette Mascot l, 2, 3, Head-Maiorette 4, Usherette 3, Cafeteria 3, 4. LLOYD HENRY RUSH General luiet but manages to get around . . . 'ts a 39 Plymouth . . . travel and re- l enthusiast. ssistant football manager I, Track 2, d 2, 3, 4, In Spring the Sap. GLENN SCHELL Academic vlall but mighty . . . a streak of lightning the gridiron and track . . . wonderful r voice . . . Les' shadow. horister Senior Assembly, Football 2, n 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Baseball 2, Chorus 4, or soloist at Candlelight Service, The I , Varsity S Club. Bill Terry Carl Phil fri: 5' A hmm. Quiet, neat. . .fond of singing and read- ing . . . football and basketball fan. Chorus 3, 4, Usherette 3. Pals with Otto . . . tall . . . Plans to enter forestry school after graduation. Baseball 4, Game Club 4, Chemistry Club 4. MARLENE J. RUTH Commercial x Nr X. GEORGE SCHMID Academic V' 31 C YQX' Il' s neo WILLIAM B. SCHNABLE Commercial Friendly . . . black wavy hair . . . enioys collecting models of antique cars . . . future with Bell Telephone. Booster Campaign and Magazine Drive Home Room Manager, Game Club, Chef's Club. CARL SCHWARZ Academic Capable class treasurer . . . possesses latent possibilities . . . takes life easy . . . doesn't believe in worrying. Class treasurer, Arrowhead 2, Football 2, Key Club. 3I Henry Marlene Peanut Smith TERRY SCHOLL Academic Quiet and congenial . . . Mule lead of ln Spring the Sap . . . able Counselor for defense in The Vigil . . . steady companion of a certain Junior girl. Chorus, ln Spring the Sap , The Vigil. PHILIP SEESE Academic As good natured as the day is long . . . a pleasure to know . . . would like to attend Drexel after graduation . . . possesses an amateur radio license. Student Council I, Unaliyi photographer, Baseball I, 3, 4, Basketball I, Manager 3, Key Club, Chemistry Club. PEGGY ANN SHADE Academic One of the Telford gang . . . very at- tractive . . . pleasing personality . . . always seen with Rappie and Lois. Student Council 3, Secretary, Treblettes 4, Chorus I, 3, 4, Usherettes 3. GERALD S. SLEMMER General A member ofthe I2-C gang . . . his pride and ioy is his '4I Plymouth convertible . . . has eyes only for Trudy. Host Jr.-Sr. Prom, Football 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Marlene Sonny Smokey Les SHERRY SHEARER Commercial Cute . . . peppy captain of the cheer- leaders . . . her heart belongs to Tony . . loves shorthand and buying clothes . .. future at Rider College. Gregg Competent Typist Award, Gregg Shorthand Awards, Co-Business Editor of Unaliyi, Hockey I, 2, Team 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, Cheerleader 3, Captain 4, ln Spring the Sap , The Vigil , Advertising Manager of Play Book, Cheerleading Club. JOSEPHINE SMALL Commercial Future secretary . . . devotes spare time to Joe . . . has a smile for everyone . . . willing worker . . . excellent typist. Gregg Typing Award, Gregg Shorthand Award, Unaliyi Stalt, Indian Echo, Mimeo- graph Club. G my 1.54 I f Commercial enthusiast. Handicraft Club. Academic spare time writing to Ernie. 32 NELLIE STOVER Always giggling . . . came Indiana in her freshman year making and eating spaghetti MARLENE JOAN SPECHT Quiet but quite friendly . . . daily bus rider from Kulpsville . . . East Greenville to us from . . . pro at . . . spends Indian Echo, Chorus I, Band 3, 4. Peggy Sher .lerry Josie HAROLD STOVER Commercial Proud owner of a new Chevie . . . si but mighty . . . mischievous manner . seldom worries . . . Miss Gerhart's pet pen Audio-Visual Club, Chefs' Club, Prin Club. LESTER STROUSE Academic Tall husky tackle . . . a three-letter I . . . always seen with his shorter half, GI . . . pleasing tenor voice. Class President 3, Senior Assembly V President, Student Council 2, 3, Foot I, 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Choru Baseball l, 3, Varsity S Club, Key C President. RICHARD STUART Academic Often seen, seldom heard . . . well-known for his wavy brown hair . . . considers home- work a bore . . . likes sports. Game Club. NINA C. TRUMBORE General Lovely soprano voice with face and figure to match . . . always seen with Ann and Peach . . . efficient cafeteria worker. Student Council I, Hockey 2, 3, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Treblettes 3, 4, Maiorettes l, 2, 3, May Queen Attendant 1, Hostess, Christmas Dance, Cafeteria l, 2, 3, 4. Dick Bill Nina Trudy . I 01 , f f ROBERT WALSH Academic e of the Senior's cool cats . . . in- 'able with Carl . . . has lrish temper eft us in March to ioin the Air Force. uior Art 4. 4 I yadilff' l ,fWwf't gl ww lf' as 14 JM W4 MELVIN WEISENBORN O A D NS!! General o merc' M d Glenn Miller Fan . . . member of the Toll, blon handsome . . . e ouse Gang . . . pet peeve: Teachers! top f o a pla se ith uture in the Marines. P . ' r. Baseball Mgr. 3, Asst. Manager Foo , Key Club, :rant Stand, Game Club 4. Va b. Q L 3 5.4 . a CHARLES WASSER Commercial Hunting enthusiast . . . Avoids bookkeep- ing if possible . . . Drives a hot Dodge . . . Interested in a certain Junior miss. Chorus 4, Audio-Visual Club. .N CK QV OJJVJJA Cjff 3 WILLIAM S. TREICHLER Academic Always seen with Phil . . . A whiz on the organ, piano and bass drum . . . has a passion for sauerkraut. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Buxmont Band 3, 4, Assembly Organist 4. C. TREVETTE WALKER Commercial Lovely blonde hair . . . Jerry's guiding light . . . quiet . . . future in secretarial work. Springfield High School l, 2, Color Guard 4, Gregg Shorthand Awards, Hostess Jr.-Sr. Prom 3, Unuliyi Staff, Handicraft Club. Bob Chas Mel Ronnie JOANNE YOUNG Academic Quiet . . . excels in Spanish . . . noted for her day-dreamy expression in classes . . . loves horses . . . pals with Margie. Senior Art. 1 luv .tr A U5 f 5. K MARY JANE ZIEGLER Commercial Cheerful, friendly manner . . . co-manager of the refreshment stand at football games . . . accomplished pianist . . . inspired by Herb. Gregg Competent Typist Award, General Assembly Pianist l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus l, 2, Pianist 3, 4, The Vigil , Usherette 3, Unaliyi Staff. D 0 Sleepy Lois 13 9 . Mary lane Peggy 6, ,. 4 fill? I QQ? LOIS ZIEGLER Commercial Pleasing soprano voice . . . charming manner and winning smile . . . plans a nursing career. Basketball manager 4, Chorus 3, 4, Treb- lettes 3, 4. MIRIAM JULIA ZIERDT Academic Pleasant disposition . . . beautiful smile . . . her best chum is Nellie . . . loves animals . . . enioys playing the drums. Indian Echo 3, Band 3, 4. Tap row: l.. Hager, J. Kelso. Bottom row: C. Schwarz, D. Alderfer. These Were Our Class Officers The Class of i954 was fortunate in having an ex- ceptionally efficient quartet of seniors manage the administrative duties of the class. Throughout the year they have shouldered a tremendous burden, con- tributing hours of time-consuming work to bring the senior year to a successful conclusion. Upon Lester Hager were imposed the momentous responsibilities of chief executive. He masterfully presided over each class meeting in a manner which commanded the attention and respect of the entire class. Vice-President .lack Kelso, though seldom called upon to act as president, was always ready and willing to offer his services to the class. Maintaining an accurate and complete account of the proceedings of each class meeting, and taking orders for class hats, pennants, invitations, and name cards, were duties constituting only a small link in the chain of tasks for which Doris Alderfer was respon- sible. As class secretary, she is to be highly com- mended for her efficiency in managing the business affairs of the class. Carl Schwarz, serving for the third year as treas- urer, proved a real asset to the class. He was charged with the weighty responsibility of collecting class dues from the l3l seniors, a iob requiring both mathema- tical skill and a will to work. .,4ya:a:a:1s2 M gg i ,:.... , ..... .,.4 , ,. .Nm 5, I W 5 E 0 4 ' so an Q A f g o 5 o is . N W, S Moy w17l soon be seniors, leaders of the sclzool. Good lack fo Me aodefclassmelz . IHDERCLH I7 I 4,4 W! it :'gn.m,.E do 11-A First Row, Left to right: J. Alexander, J. Hedrick, G. Musselman, L. Feingold, G. Haire, L. Allebach, G. Freed, R. Cressman, G. Constanzer, V. Moyer. Second Row: J. Getty, R. Hunsicker, D. Benner, J. Hiltebeitel, A. Hunsberger, N. Drebelbis, J. Kline, R. Forzato, N. Kirkpatrick, J. Alderfer, J. Dillinger, L. Brobst, J. Dorn. Third Row: H. Frederick, A. Clemens, R. Blew, l. Hartzell, R. Ewald, E. Gerhart, S. Hunsberger, L. Crouthamel, P. Frankentield, R. Curran. It Will Soon Be Their Privilege And Duty To Accept The Responsibilities JUNIOR CLASS Only a few short months remain before the Class of i955 K- G 0f'fP S5d f5- 5'0Ud SeC Yf will finally realize their life-long dream-that of becoming V- MOYGH ViCe'P '5'de 'f B- U '5'Wdf 'fecwfe' transformed into seniors, to accept the responsibilities and the problems that challenge every class. A foretaste of what is to come has already been glimpsed by next year's seniors, for during their junior year they have sponsored several noteworthy events. The annual Christmas dance, The Sleighbell Serenade, at which the juniors played host, was the object of much praise from both students and the faculty. Careful planning was required to make it the success that it was. The second major event sponsored by the eleventh grade was the Junior-Senior Prom, a dance long awaited by not only the juniors and seniors, but many alumni as well. As a money- raising project to finance the dance, a sale of baked goods was planned, the success of which exceeded the wildest ex- pectations of anyone in the junior class. The juniors are far from lacking in talent and scholastic ability. Five able girls are represented on the cheerleading team, while the majorette corps is composed almost entirely of juniors. The usherettes, who serve at school concerts, plays, and Class Day and Commencement exercises, comprise another organization made up exclusively of juniors. They are active in the band and chorus, and play an important role in student council, sports, school news, and senior assembly programs. Now, as the junior class stands poised, ready to embark on the final lap of their journey through Souderton High School, we, the Class of l954, join in wishing the future leaders of the school success in all their undertakings. 11-B First Row, Left to right: N. Wampole, N. Ellinger, R. Binsberger, D. Wood, M. Fitzgerald, S. Hackman, D. Schnable, B. Gerhart, J. Ruth, J. Thomas. Second Row: S. Stoudt, B. Hallman, J. Freed, B. Riggall, A. Styer, J. Young, M. Weida, M. Mumbauer, P. Landes, S. Merrick. Third Row: R. Dorn, L. Moyer, A. Dietz, S. Hoff, J. Greaser, G. Hunsberger. That Must Accompany Their Forthcoming Position OF Leadership in The School 11-D First Row, Left to right: R. McCoach, M. Reinford, M. Stover, L. Greenspun, M. Price. Second Row: R. Overholtzer, N. Landis, A. Shoemaker, A. Souder, S. Miller, M. Pierson, B. Umstead, D. Grubb, P. Nase, D. Swartz. Third Row: D. Gruver, J. VanDyke, J. Labs, D. Crouthamel, B. Wellington, R. Moyer, F. Seitz, J. Smoot, A. Rickert, R. Hallman. Fourth Row: H. Wambold, F. Martin, S. Mosser, L. Rosenberger, H. L. Gross, D. Nase, L. Landis, L. Alderfer, E. Klee, N. Keller. xx 9 rg ia! 'xg XX wg, 14 x w W 8 E AW W Lg E4 3 Sv? 'wi , ws? ai? W e pi WK X W 4 . 'V 'ax 4 1' N :gif ...,. 3 '. 1 10-D First Row, Left to right: G. Schuenemann, L. Moyer, E. Anders, D. Moyer, K. Schnable, A. Nyce, P. Lee, N. Nyce, J. Moyer, L. Rosenberger. Second Row: D. Underkoffler, B. Wasser, T. Wolf, B. Richmond, M. J. Rittenhouse, D. Whitman, M. Kuntz, A. Ritter, E. Shrawder, J. Quinque. Third Row: J. Moyer, A. Mininger, R. Renner, T. Leidy, L. Palmer, .l. Young, D. Taylor, P. Swartz, R. Tyson. 10-E First Row, Left to right: A. Soucler, M. Ziegler, E. Garis, R. Overpeck, N, Bergey, J. Zellner, B. Hartman, P. Keller. Second Row: C. Wambold, G. Gouldey, C. Bossert, L. Hallman, S. Harpel, D. Finnemeyer, S. Eshelman, P. Benner, H. Warriner, L. Dunn. Third Row. D. Ziegler, W. Wampole, J. Sheck, J. Butterwick, R. Hendricks, M. Bultmann, L. Koffel, J. Moyer, W. Castor, E. Alderfer, C. Beck, D. Nyce Fourth Row: J. Sell, D. Moyer, R. Koffel, R. Kramlik, E. Hunsicker, C. Clifton, D. Barndt, D. Walker, T. Hunsberger, T. Hunsberger. 9-A Firsl Row, Leff fo righl: S. Bucher, B. Alderfer, J. Hammerschmidf, D. Delweiler, G. Alexander, T. Franlz, E. Clemens. Second Row: B. Alderfer, C. Guensf, L. Gehman, S. Hanns, L. Hannigan, M. J. Hagey, K. Cassel, D. Alderfer, J. Beyer. Third Row: L. Benner, J. Berfhold, S. Brownell, C. Beck, R. Barndf, L. Bergey, R. Bollon, C. Grosse. Fourlh Row: D. Bergey, C. Greisamer, M. Barndl, D. Gronbach, L. Hallman, D. Famous, J. Billger, J. Barndl, FRESHMAN CLASS 9-B First Row, left fo righl: A. Fox, N, Cardy, K. Alderfer, L. Force, L. Damiani. Second Row: G. Alderfer, G. Keller, R. Dreger, B. Haire, J. Kulp, L. Dersline, N. Freed, E, Benner, N, Freed, L. Bergey. Third Row: C. Delp, D. Castor, L. Foster, P. Dersline, J. Eisenhauer, J. Krafz, E. Dersfine, D. Bergey, D. Ducellier, C. Dersline. Fourfh Row: J. Dersiine, L. Clemens, W. Hill, L. Clemmer, L. Clemmer, M. Anders, M. Halleman, R. Kralz, S. Hallman, L. Frederick S 5 mx Q was 1 - N. NW N, R W gg' . im.-, E w X X X X . I mT.-w --.. Ji., xx ,F . N S Sw I x ,Q x4Wwf X A Q A , 9 X 1? S yn . x Q ! a in can MQ Wm 1 W, R. ii an Kiwi ' Xigsgfilx wi Q mx kwa Y I-NX N, ,z fx, xx 3 x , , -Q lxi Qx' x X -'Xx :iv X Q Ax Nym- :SE Q ,'kiS??' :liz .NN xywx as wwggg, ' IQNNXS ,sy X 8-A Firsf Row, Leff lo righl: H. Williamson, C. Sell, R. Spacek, J. Landis, M. Merrick, K. Goeller. Second Row: A. Feingold, J. Kinsey, D. Moyer, R. Mininger, R. Nusbaum, W. Johanson, R. Kirkpalrick, R. Keeley, E. Diehl, J. Meckes. Third Row: E. Morrison, E. Algard, L. Freed, B. Rahn, E. Kriebel, J. McManus, V. Malczak, C. Frederick, G. Beck, H. Annable. Fourth Row: J. Moyer, S. Zepp, J. Boyer, A. Goehring, L. Grafton, R. Diehl, B. Nace, D. Miller, S. Kelso, B. Allen. EIGHTH GRADE 8-B Firsl Row, Lefl lo righf: H. Seese, D. Sleinrack, R. Algard, K. Bergey, D. Cassel, K. Lederach, R. Young, J. Davis, J. Kershaw, P. Resl. Second Row: A. Bedwell, R. Light, K. Zellner, R. Cuppy, R. Hager, E. Hunsberger, R. Way, D. Wireman, R. Hendricks, T. Erney, R. Knappenberger Third Row: B. Clemmer, A. Groves, J. Malczak, J. Cardy, D. Kuestner, R. Heller, W. Scheelz, R. Hepler, G. Sacks, J. Moyer. 7-A First Row, Lefl lo righl: M. Fell, S. Frederick, J. Frelz, M. Brownell. Second Row: J. Renner, J. Stevens, F. Scheelz, F. Slringer, G. Swarlley, M. Hillebeilel, J. Sadler, D. Lesher, J. Rex, K. Void. Third Row. M. Wenner, J. Moyer, P. Bolig, N. Moore, A. Wampole, P. Diehl, M. Crouihamel, K. Smiih, B. Rosenberger, N. Borlnichak. Fourlh Row: P. Miller, P. Townsend, H. Kriebel, P. Clemmer, R. Umslead, J. Rufio, F. Smith, M. Bealer, D. Moyer, E. Moyer. SEVENTH GRADE 7- B Firsi Row, Lefl lo righl: D. Barndl, H. Sloudl, L. Eshelman, L. Wilwer, J. McCarIhy, J. James, C. Fisher, P. Thieroff, W. Anders, R. Sloudl Second Row: R. Nose, D. Cornelius, S. Hunxberger, E. Malcolm, L. Buck, N. Moyer, L. Sell, C. Kulp, J. Garis. Third Row: S. Cardy, R. Kober, J. Kleiner, W. Hallman, W. Choyce, R. Fluck, R. Slorlenbecker, J. Wellinglon, D. Frelz, R. Freed. 'ISS' X Y 7-AB First Raw, Left to right: D. Moyer, B. VanFossen, B. Thomas, R. Diehl, P. Beyer, G. Davis, W. Kraemer, S. Boughter. Second Row: J. Koons, E, Landis, N. Detweiler, E. Ellinger, J. White, E. Frederick, G. Rickert, J. Neff J. Neff. Third Row: S. Clemens, L. Blew, D. Hangey, C. Lancaster, M. Hallman, D. Moyer, S. Bergey, C. Krout. Top Row, left: Junior Glee Club at Christmas Candlelig'1t Service. Center: Lois Feingold admiring Pennsylvania Dutch handicraft displayed in home economics department during Pennsylvania Week. Right: Junior Assembly Ofticersz Nancy Wismer, Pianist, P. Simmons, Chorister, J. Markley, Secretary, B. Alderfer, Chaplain, T. Kulp, Vice-President, C. Spacek, President. 46 Bottom Row, left: Usherettes at Christmas Candlelight Program: J. Dorr G. Constanzer, J. Van Dyke, M. Mumbauer, M. Stover, G. Berthold. Center: Seniors Lois Kelso and Bill Coale, king and queen at SIeighbe Serenade. Right: Sophomore Class Officers: N. Coyle, President, M. Kile, Secretary F. Bergey, Vice-President, N. Ritter, Treasurer. UIHIQE-vt GOAL :...Q + , mwmww XJ I Activities roogor as good cifizeosbio and flow fo do o job well. K6 . .1 ,,, lv.....f ,. . ,.- EFWWMW ' MW , .-:,. , . ':': '-:' F i:.,:.filZa-gg . ,, .. 4 ::,' iv , ' x 5' ,,:. 1 :fi555..:.f 'IZ' 'Q - . - :., f -'QQ 'Wadi :.' :-' A f- 'o-o 'A 12' .kay--..m W W5 K N.:,... , , ..., .. .. 25,35 .ci M.jw A. nlun .,::.: i :,. Z K o . IQ. VAS 5? N 4 fx 'A lz, E . x...g.:f o .. o o2 o i Q-w m. W A V 1 :.Qo . - if V' 1- .V -'::: i :.: .. .l 1 L- Lf fu' iso? ,.,. Q ...,: ,E zlu :zu Q, wk 4 Q CSI? ART STAFF Seated, Left to righ M. Canning, L. Kelsr A. Keller, R. Gel hart. Standing: A. Grove G. Myers. They Wrote The Record OF Four Years Ot Learning, The Unoliyi Stat? takes extreme pleasure in presenting this, the l5th edition of the Unaliyi, and sincerely hopes that you, the readers, will derive from the contents of its pages as much enioyment as we have received from com- piling them. Endless hours of assiduous work, more than you can possibly realize, have gone into the publishing of this book. First, before actual work could begin, our class was required to choose a topic which we might develop into a theme. We selected as our theme The Future, in the realization that the years lying immediately before us are certain to be crucial ones in the history of our country, and that we, as young American citizens, will be required, in years to come, to help formulate not only the policies of our homes, our community, and our state, but also the laws which will govern the entire nation. Then, each of the ninety-six pages, every photograp and every article, had to be deliberately and painstal ingly planned. We had to balance each page wit proportionate areas of light and dark space to give th page an attractive appearance. A sales campaign was prepared and launched. Eac senior helped to canvass the town for prospective cu: tomers. Miss Gerhart and the business staff very capabl managed this angle of our yearbook production, each da collecting the money in each homeroom and maintainin an accurate record of all sales. We are proud to ca attention to the fact that our class shattered all sale records, selling a grand total of 800 yearbooks. BIOGRAPHI STAFF Seated, Left to rigl D. Alderfer, S. He dricks, R. Land Miss Weinert, Landis, J. Landis, Trumbore. Standing: P. Shade, Kulp, N. Bracalen' K. Gotwals, J. Kral lik, R. Famous, Barndt, J. McManl E. Eskandarian, Kramer, A. Klo I. Moyer, K. Krieb J. Rappold. lb shown, Elinor Clai l SPORTS STAFF Seated, Left to right: D, Price, O. Quin- que, L. Opdyke, D. Bishop, S. Fenster- macher. Standing: H, Moyer, M. Weisenborn, M. Landis, P. Seese, D. Hedrick. That Tomorrow We Might Enjoy The Memories OF The Past Articles were assigned to the seniors on the literary staff, deadlines were named-deadlines which had to oe met. Editor-in-chief Ray Landis and Biographic Editor Elinor Claire, spent months writing and rewriting articles Jne, two, and occasionally three times, before they deemed 'hem worthy of taking their respective places in the year- Jook. Each bit of copy received due consideration, and nto each account the staff attempted to weave accurately and interestingly all those facts and items of interest which you, the readers, would cherish in future years. The art department also contributed immensely toward he success of the yearbook. Richard Gerhart was the :reator of our comical little Indian, over which you may rave chuckled as you thumbed through the senior section af our yearbook. The lifelike scenes portrayed on the iivision pages of the Unaliyi were designed by our tal- :nted art editor, Lois Kelso. The staff acknowledges the vital role played by Miss BUSINESS STAFF euted, Left to right: M. Ziegler, B. Barndt, S. Shearer, Miss Gerhart, E. Fretz, E. Barndt, R. Clemens tanding: M. Ruth, D. Hendricks, S. Heller J. Small, S. Eshel- man, J. Kelso, R. Wilkins, J. Derstine T.Walker,C. Moyer L. Ziegler. I 1 I Carol Weinert, our yearbook adviser, who contributed so immeasurably of her time that we might produce an outstanding yearbook, and Miss Elizabeth Gerhart, who consented to handle the business affairs of this, our most important class proiect. We also thank Mr. A. G. Sharp, of the Horan Engraving Company, the S. K. Smith Company, Merin Studios, and the J. H. McFarland Com- pany, for the invaluable technical assistance which they so generously gave us. We, the staff of the Unaliyi, have attempted to capture, to assemble, and to combine within the covers of this book, not only the events which have highlighted our brief reign as seniors, but also the trivial, seemingly insignificant incidents which have gone unnoticed by the vast maiority of the students, yet which constitute so necessary a part of high school life. lt is for you, the parents, faculty, and students, to determine whether we have attained our goal. l if 1 if ' 23 ... 1953? Q , 'S , fi , .,L. .Q V X E A ,iv , Q Q Q f fe It 'N i fgii? -fg!+?f Mr Ly!!-f -M i'A f . 3. -'Q XS' W' Q,L'2j21.Lf Am 3 ' x , 2 ' ' Q - f , if 1 W ' Jwxj e 64 N, A ,-- ,, f x M W' 'Q ff' A-X I 6 X ' A ff TN 'if' Azz-5 ff' ff ia f- -faiifx , ,Rx Q: rw- f.,..M.N, Q .- 5' 33 'a 1J1 '4 ,'4 k,iKji,, am. A ix 5 2? 5 'I an Q K 'Q Q IVV, Qkkggigi Y f , 1 'l -. H: ., ff gf a -' X ' 1?-. v if ' ..a'..siS.6a ' gg' M K X' H' QW? 1' 'Q , . 1 . my my lx V M? , 'W V ,, 125' 6, 1 , . xxx? x ? 4 y -i N 1 N W M f PERCUSSION SECTION ft to right. P. Zierdt, N, Stover, D. Vogel, H. Rush, D, Barndt, D, Bergey, E. Derstine. Enlivened The School And The Community Alike Twelve members of the Band were selected for the 954 All Bux-Mont Band, an organization comprised of O5 selected members from all the schools in the Bux-Mont eague. On the evening of March ll, after weeks of issiduous practice, this band presented an inspiring con- ert before a large audience in the Souderton High School nuditorium. Those who represented our school were Dennis Alderfer, Joanne Alderfer, Joanne Allem, Ronald farndt, Larry Derstine, Dennis Gruver, Philip Heckler, ucille Hendricks, Lucy Lee Kriebel, Mary Jane Lederach, nllen Rickert, and William Treichler. Of course, to participate in so many outside activities equires hours of diligent practice each week, in fact, there are very few days during the year in which no practice is held. The last hour of each school day is usually devoted to the drill which is so necessary for every or- ganization such as this, if proficiency and perfection of form are to be acquired and maintained. The Band has become such an integral part of life at Souderton High that it would be difficult to envision an assembly program or pep rally without the snappy marches and school songs provided by the Band. Mr. Foulke deserves a vote of thanks from both the school and the community, for his constant efforts and skillful directing have again developed a fine musical organization of which we may all be iustly proud. WOODWIND SECTION Left to right: R. Barndt, P, Heckler, D. Alder- fer, L. Palmer, W. Ruth, L. Bucher, A. Souder, J. Allem, D. Swartz, B. Hunsicker, S. Stoudt. As They Guarded Their School Colors, So Will They Delend The Ideals OF Democracy What can present a more striking picture than that of the Band marching down the football field at halftime, led by six attractive girls proudly waving the stars and stripes, followed by seven drum maiorettes deftly twirling their batons before a cheering crowd! Together, these three organizations-the band, the color guard, and the maiorettes-form an indis- pensable part ofthe school curriculum, adding zest to nearly all important school functions. Souderton High School's color guard was composed of six senior girls whose duty it was to display the star-spangled banner as they spiritedly paraded with the band at school activities, This year's maiorette corps will long be remembered for the active role they enacted at varsity football and basketball games. Led by Captain Marie Rosenberger, they brilliantly performed many spectacular feats during half-time shows at all athletic events, both on the gridiron and the basketball court. Left to right: S. Hendricks, F. Algard, D. Bishop T. Walker, E. Claire, N. Hendricks. M. Rosenberger Left to right, kneeling: J. Dillinger, M. Rosenberger, J. Vandyke. Standing: N. Wambold, J. Quinque, J. Bucher, J. Hedrick. -ft to right, kneeling: G, Haire, D. Alderfer, E. Class, l. Alexander. anding: J. Moyer, J. Rappold, S Shearer, S. Fenstermacher, J, Ruth, L. Kelso. With Undying Spirit And Enthusiasm They cheered The Team On To Victory Vim, vigor, and vitality describes perfectly Souderton High School's cheerleading team. Each football and basketball game found them loyally rooting for the varsity, in victory or defeat. Dressed in striking new uniforms-white turtleneck sweaters and gored skirts of con- trasting red and white-their lively spirit was outstanding both on the field and on the court. Never to be forgotten, too, were the pre-football game pep rallies at which, every Friday afternoon, the cheer leaders cleverly presented original skits and led the student body in many a cheer, to arouse enthusiasm for the game to be played that evening or the following day. S. Shearer Without a doubt, the cheerleaders have contributed immensely toward the making of a successful season. SENIOR CHEERLEADERS Left to right: D. Alderfer, J. Rappold, S. Shearer, S. Fenstermacher, L. Kelso. Left: SENIOR QUARTET, Left to right: G. Schell, G. Kramer, O. Quinque, L, Strouse. lt would be ditticult, virtually impossible, to convey in words the perfect harmony of voices, the excellence of tone, and the breathtakingly beautiful effect created by Miss Nose and the Souderton High School Chorus. We can say only this, that Miss Nose has attained great success in her undying efforts to develop the chorus into a musical organization that would surpass any and all that Souderton has ever produced. The members ofthe Chorus cannot be too highly commended for the admirable role they have played in the drama of school lite. They have not only gained the overwhelming approbation of the entire student body, but have also left a favorable im- pression on the community, as is evidenced by their extreme popularity at civic affairs. Among the most notable accomplishments of the Chorus was their contribution to the annual Christmas Candlelight Service. No one in the audience could possibly escape the spirit of the Christmas season as they filled the air with the moving strains of the Halleluiah Chorus, and many old familiar carols. Two of the most talented members of the Chorus, Romaine Clemens and Glenn Schell, were honored to present the traditional Cantique de Noel, while Phyllis Kulp favored the audience with Handel's Recitative. The second maior event which highlighted the Chorus was the Spring Concert, presented in collaboration with the Band on April lO. Included in the selection of songs rendered by the Chorus at this, the climaxing musical presentation of the year, were Send Forth Thy Spirit, My Lord, What a Morning, Tico, Tico, and Paw Paw Patch. Second from top: Candlelight procession. Third from top. Senior soloists at Candlelight Service: P. Kulp, R. Clemens, G. Schell. First Row, left to right. N. Trumbore, S. Hendricks, J, Hedrick, B. Gerhort, G. Musselman L. Feingold, E. Price, M. Price, G. Freed, K. Harley, S. Hackman, R. Clemens, G. Schell M. Bishop, L. Ziegler. Second Row: J. Getty, P. Shade, A. Garrecht, D. Greoser, L. Brobst, J. Clemens, l. Moyer P. Landis, M. Ziegler, D. Bishop, T. Scholl, M. Overpeck, M. Ruth, M. Pierson. Third Raw: N. Kirkpatrick, G. Kramer, A. Clemens, J. Dillinger, J. Cronrath, R, Forzato, D Erney, J. Labs, D. Hunsberger, H. Cronrath, R. Hallman, G. Slemmer, N. Drebelbis, L Moyer. Fourth Row: N. Landis, R. Moyer, P. Frankenfield, O. Quinque, D. Nilsson, T. Godshall, D Clemens, L. Strouse, B. Gross, L. Rosenberger, J. Kratz, L. Landes, N. Keller, E. Klee. Clear And United, They Lifted Then 'oices ln Song, The Universal Language Right: TREBLETTES, Seated, Left to right: N. Landis, N. Trumbore, L. Feingold, R. Clemens, J. Hedrick, S. Hendricks. Standing, Left to right: P. Shade, J. Getty, L. Ziegler, M, Pierson, l. Moyer, R. Hallman, D. Bishop, M. Bishop, E. Price, K. Harley, B. Gerhart, G. Musselman. Then, too, the Chorus has participated in a variety of other activities. They presented an exchange program at Lansdale High School, a custom observed for several years at Souderton. ln the senior play, The Vigil, the Chorus very effectively presented Handel's majestic Halleluiah Chorus, captivating the audience by the awesome scene they created, the intense scarlet ot their robes providing a striking contrast for the pale green palm leaves which gleamed so brightly in the brilliant light that signified the dawn of the Easter morn. Appearing in minor, though nonetheless popular roles, was the Junior High Glee Club, a group of musically talented girls from the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. Directed by Miss Nase, they have proved their unusual ability at both the con' certs presented at Souderton High School The Treblettes, a member branch of the Chorus, were in great demand, both in high school and community aftairs. With Nancy Landis as pianist, this group of seventeen girls has appeared throughout the year at the Candlelight Service, the Spring Concert, and Senior Assembly programs, as well as at the Senior Women's Club, the His Nibs Christmas Banquet, and P. T. A. Meetings. Also gaining a wide reputation was the boy's quartet, another satellite ofthe Chorus, This band of five seniors, including Glenn Schell, Glen Kramer ,Lester Slrouse, Otto Quinque, and Richard Nase, pianist, took part in programs presented by the Sauderton-Telford Women's Club, the Emmanuel Church, and at Senior Assemblies and the Spring Concert. Souderton was well represented in the Southeastern District Chorus. Seven members- Phyllis Kulp, Sara Faye Hendricks, Romaine Clemens, Dorothy Bishop, Lois Ziegler, Ted Godshall, and Glenn Schell'-iourneyed to Pennsbury High School last winter to ioin in the presentation given by this well-known organization. Second from top: Richard Nase at the organ. Third from top- Miss Nase and Mr. Foulke. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS First Row, Left to right: J. Meckes, J, Fretz, S. Frederick, B. Rosenberger, P. Wampole, P. Clemmer, D. Moyer, J. Hammerschmidt, K. Smith, M. Bealer, N. Moore, J. Moyer, P. Diehl, M. Crouthamel, M. Hiltebeitel. Second Row: E. Clemens, E, Landis, C. Delp, B. Nace, S. Kelso, B. Allan, D. Moyer, M. Hagey, E. Kriebel, C. Greisamer, H. Kriebel, P. Bolig, C. Wenhold, G. Moyer, K. Goetter. Third Row: J. Rufio, E. Morrison, P. Townsend, J. Beyer, C. Watts, P. Derstine, D. Landis, D. Bergey, E. Landis, J. Markley, S, Brownell, B. Alderfer, J. Yoder, S. Hanns. Fourth Row: B. Royer, L. Clemens, N. Wismer, P. Miller, B. Miller, J. Moyer, S. Shisler, E, Henning, J. Kratz, E. Derstine, M. Barndt, B. Clemmer. Q0 0 Og fl O I :ummm sw we First Row, Left to right: S. Frederick, D. Alderfer, B. Rahn, H. Annable, P. Fox, T. Kulp, F. Bergey, W. Godshall, P. Miller. Second Row: J. Rappold, E. Fretz, J. Simprini, J. Young, E. Eskandarian, P. Simmons, M. Stover, N. Nyce, Mr. Maxwell. Third Raw: W. Coale, S. Hunsberger, H. Wambold, R. Ewald, R. Moyer, S. Mosser, L. Hager. QYHH Enforcing The Law Was Their Duty, That Better Citizens Might Result Student Council, the governing body of the students at Souderton High School, is designed to make the school a democratic one in the traditions of our country, and to strengthen by cooperation the bonds which link the students, administration, and faculty. The Student Council is composed of representatives from each home room, who are elected by the student body for oneesemester terms. This year the Student Council was privileged to have as its presiding officer, William Coale, who throughout the year faithfully fulfilled his obligations as President. Secretaries Janet Rappold, first semester, and Sherry Shearer, second semester, managed the business affairs of the organization. Equally deserving of praise are Sidney Hunsberger and Ray Hunsicker, who served as Vice-President during the first and second terms respectively. The Student Council does far more than influence school policies, it is responsible for the maintenance of many activities during the school year. Among the most notable of these is the support of a Korean refugee, newly adopted this year and maintained by collections taken each month by representatives in each home room. A Student Council specialty is its Citizen of the Week proiect. Each week a student from both iunior and senior high schools who has done out- standing work either academically, athletically, or in the spirit of good citizenship, is cited by Student Council for his achievements. Other activities of the Council include the Get-Acquainted Dance held each fall, the Thanksgiving Dance, the Red Cross and March of Dimes drives, the collection of Christmas cards for veterans, and acting as monitors in the halls and cafeteria. First Row, Left to right: W. Freed, S. Shearer, W. Coale, R. Hunsicker, l.. Hager. Second Row: W. Johanson, D. Moyer, D. Cornelius, R. Umstead, B. Rohn. Third Row: F. Sheetz, S. Brownell, J. Dorn, J. Eisenbrey, D. Hunsberger. Fourth Row: R. Overholtzer, M. Kile, J. VanDyke, P. Nase, A. Nyce. Fifth Row: R. Tyson, R. Famous, Mr. Maxwell, J. Kramlik, R. Wellington. 56 fin . WJ 9' e we ' sm. . sf S I WMMN? --., I . . ,assi-Ma WRX .. ':f:E12sss:ia, ' Q X V . 4 left to right: R. Gerhart, President, L. Strouse, Vice-President, J. Rappold, Secretary, Glenn Schell, Choristerp Lois Kelso, Chaplaing R. Frank, Sergeant-at Arms, M. Ziegler, Pianist lnot in picturel. Their Duties Have Given Them Ex- perience 'lo Face Greater Responsi- bilities GF The Future Once a month Souderton High students looked forward to a half hour of entertainment presented exclusively by talented students from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades, who provided a variety of programs, ranging from the popular quiz shows to the more formal panel discussions. To plan these student assemblies, a group of prominent seniors was elected. Richard Gerhart very capably presided over each meeting. An accurate account of the proceedings of each program was main- tained by Secretary Janet Rappold. Lois Kelso served as chaplain of the assembly, while chorister Glenn Schell and pianist Richard Nase zollaborated in the music department. Mr. Richard Heisler headed a faculty advisory committee of six, whose suggestions contributed im- vtensely to the success of the organization. The first senior assembly program took the form of a panel dis- zussion, pictured at the right. Representative students from four neigh- aoring schools were invited to express their views on the subiect, Our school is good, let's make it the best. The panelists from Souderton, Quakertown, Lansdale, Pennridge, and Hatfield concerned themselves with such current problems as the school cafeteria and dances, after which the questions were opened to discussion by the audience. The Christmas program was a memorable one, it featured the :arolettesg the Serenaders, Souderton High's swing band, and two ,enior soloists, Romaine Clemens and Glenn Schell, who sang the well- inown Cantique de Noel. Another program winning great favor with the students was the 'ennsylvania Week presentation, highlighted by the Pennsylvania Dutch Songsters, shown at right, whose picturesque costumes and quaint folk numbers amused everyone. The variety shows and lt iappened at Souderton, a quiz program testing the memories of ontestants and audience alike, remained great favorites with the tudents. 57 Top: Panel discussion which featured representative students from neigh boring Bux-Mont schools. Bottom: Pennsylvania Dutch Songsters singing at Pennsylvania Week Program. !.'V'Q V5i Y F l H we, They Wielded The Pen As A Power- ful Weapon OF Understanding Throughout the year it has been the goal of the Arrowhead staff to bring to the public an accurate and vivid resume of important happenings at Souderton High School. Each week they have compiled all current news into a sizeable column which has appeared unfailingly in the Souderton Independent. This weekly news column has provided an ex- cellent medium by which the citizens of Souderton might learn of the innumerable activities which have occurred at Souderton High. Eight hard-working students-three seniors and five juniors--comprised the Arrowhead staff. Ray Landis, whose thought-provoking editorials have frequently highlighted the news column, was chosen as editor of the staff. Two other seniors, Eileen Fretz and Lois Nyce, cannot be praised too highly for their work in promoting the success of the Arrowhead. The five iuniors-Rosanna Hallman, Jeanette Hedrick, Patricia Nase, Mariorie Price, and Royden Overholtzer-ioined the reporting staff in their sophomore year. Since that time, they have faithfully written news that has appealed to everyone. The Arrowhead staff met every Tuesday afternoon in Room lO5. There, under the expert guidance of Mrs. Kleist, their ardent staff adviser, they planned the week's news column. Articles were assigned to each staff member which, after being accurately and interestingly written, were submitted to Mrs. Kleist for checking. The news covered by the staff ranged from announcements of dances and movies to bookkeeping contests and discussions in biology classes. Probably one of the most popular features of the Arrowhead has been Along the Indian Trail, a collection of trivia too short to be written as separate articles, but too amusing or important to be disregarded. The inquiring Reporter featured students' opinions on questions of current interest. A monthly calendar was published to tell in advance of events to come. The Honor Roll gave recognition to the ten students in each SENIOR REPORTERS: E. Fretz, R. Landis, L. Nyce. grade having attained the highest scholastic averages. The Citizen of the Week was also periodically covered by the staff. Then, too, there were frequently new students to interview, iunior and senior assembly programs to review, plays, movies, dances, and concerts to preview, and new library books to summarize. To the average person the rewards for compiling the news ofthe week seem trivial indeed, however, as any reporter will readily testify, the thrill of seeing one's own words in print, and the valuable experience and knowledge of composition gained by writing the news articles, are com- pensation enough for the hours of work required each week to keep the community posted on the activities of the school. Seated, Left to right: J. Hedrick, E. Fretz, R. Landis, L. Nyce, Mrs. Kleist. Standing: R. Overholtzer, P. Nase, R. Hallman, M. Price. NNW ieated, Left to right: S. Eshelman, C. Beck, D. Walker, L. Rosenberger. Ftanding: J. Beidler, S. Wal lace, J. Sell, R. Nase, R Wellington, B. Neal, J Stover, T. Leidy, R. Moyer, l.. Opdyke, G. Huebner, Mr. Miller, T. Underkoff ler, S. Miller. H ne Picture ls Worth A Thousand Words As the lights are dimmed, an expectant hush settles over the auditorium nd 800-odd students relax to eniay another exciting movie. But behind le scenes, in the movie booth, working to provide uninterrupted enter- xinment for the student body, may be found a small group of amateur roiectionists from Mr. Miller's Audio-Visual Club. The Audio-Visual Club was responsible for the projecting of eight ill-length movies during the course of the year, ranging from spine- ngling thrillers, such as l Was a Communist for the F. B. l., to biographies ke They Died With Their Boots On. This year's audio-visual program lso included a number of Philadelphia Inquirer Newsreels, which gave n-the-spot accounts of all current news from the four corners of the arth. ln addition, numerous educational films and slides were shown to uidcnce and history classes. Other films designed for visual education First Row, left to right: J. Stover, R. Moyer. Second Row: L. Rosenberger, L. Opdyke, Mr. Miller. purposes, including The Studebaker Story and Pigeonholes and Prog- ress, were shown to the entire student body. However, the duties of the Audio-Visual Club were not confined to the proiecting of educational classroom films and full-length movies. With the purchase of the new electric football scoreboard, another job was added to the already overcrowded schedule of the club. The operat- ing of the scoreboard was efficiently performed by Lee Rosenberger, Tommy Leidy, Earl Alderfer, Ricky Moyer, and James Stover. Controlling the amplification system also became routine work at all home games during football season. Basketball games provided additional work for the club. Here many of the members, though unnoticed by most spectators, aided during the half-time displays by the band and at Friday-night dances. Members of the Audio-Visual Club were called on at nearly every Junior and Senior Assembly program to operate the amplification system At the school plays, several fellows were on hand to take care of the lighting and sound effects. ln spare moments, films were cata- logued for use by the faculty. Tape-recording special events was taught in the club for the first time this year, and in the future will undoubtedly become o widely-used medium for classroom education. The work of the club extended into community-sponsored activities too. These iobs not only helped members to earn money with which to obtain proiectionist licenses, but also gave them valuable ex- perience. Four of the twenty-six Audio-Visual Club members-Larry Opdyke, Charles Wasser, Richard Nase, and Blakely Neal-are seniors, and thus will be lost from the club through graduation. With the remainder of the club composed almost entirely of sopho- mores and freshmen, Mr. Miller may look forward to an active audio-visual organization in the future. 59 These Brief Moments OF Enjoyment CHEFS' CLUB. The Chefs' Club was organized this year by Miss Lederach. Although one of the school's smaller clubs, this in no way hampers their activities. All boys interested in the culinary arts, or whose ambition is to become a chef, are welcome to ioin the club. The boys meet once a week in Room 209, where Miss Lederach instructs them in concocting the dishes for which the club is so famous. The fragrant aromas drifting from 209 on Thursday afternoons prove that boys, if properly trained, are capable of producing meals equalling, or perhaps surpassing, those made by their feminine friends. INDIAN ECHO CLUB. Until the end of the first semester the lndian Echo Club published the school magazine, the ever-popular lndian Echo. Included in the magazine were short stories, sports articles, puzzles, poems, jokes, and news of interest to the students, all composed by members of the club, or occasionally, by others in the student body. Usually three issues were printed during the school year, under the guidance of Mr. Bold. The magazine's art department was supervised by Mr. Ruth, while Mr. Gazdick and the high school printing depart- ment printed the booklet. TRAMPOLINE THESPIANS. The trampoline has been one of the latest additions to Souderton High School's gym- nasium equipment. The news of the trampoline came as a complete surprise to many students, and they were even more amazed and delighted when it arrived one day last winter. The trampoline is a large stretchable piece of canva: attached to an iron frame by large springs. Even thougl maintaining balance seemed quite difficult at first, every one was soon learning the knack of landing in an uprigh position, as he began bouncing on the trampoline. A: the year progressed, some of the students were ever accomplishing some of the more difficult feats, such a: forward and backward bounces, and all types o' somersaults. iGlen Kramer is shown performing at left. Under the guidance and instruction of Miss White, Mr Smoot, and Mr. Meyers, the boys and girls of the studen body became quite proficient at performing on the trampoline. Everyone agrees that the trampoline is indeed proving a valuable addition to the high school's athletic program 60 Developed The Talents OF The Students MIMEOGRAPH CLUB. Miss Reisler and the senior girls in the Mimeograph Club are well known for the work which they accomplish in the secretarial department of the school. Each Wednesday afternoon they may be found diligently working in Room 205 to finish the assign- ments which have accumulated during the past week. Their activities include not only cutting stencils for faculty members and running them off on the mimeograph machine, but also checking attendance and schedule cards for the office, typing manuscript, and performing other duties which will better enable them to face the prob- lems of the business world. HANDY CLUB. The Handy Club is under the supervision of Mr. Maza. All boys in the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades who wish to learn more about the art of carpentry are invited to become members. The club meets once each week in the shop, where they repair articles which have been broken, such as chairs, tables, and desks, and learn more about the principles of construction. The experience which they gain from this work will, undoubt- edly, be of great value to them in the future. .IBRARY CLUB. It is the purpose and duty of the Library Club to care for the hundreds of books which cram the shelves of the library, a iob oftimes becoming quite 'edious. The club is open to girls from the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades who refile books that have been 'eturned to the library and mend old books that may iave been torn. Each girl is taught the procedures used n the library, and receives actual practice in checking :ut books. Another of their duties is to notify students whose books have become overdue. lt is the Library :lub which is chiefly responsible for maintaining a cheery atmosphere in the library by keeping it clean at all imes, caring for the flowers, and posting seasonal dis- :lays on the bulletin boards. SENIOR ART CLUB. The Senior Art Club is under the apable instruction of Mr. Ruth, who ioined Souderton's eaching staff only this year. Well over thirty students rom senior high school claim membership in the club, vhich holds four sessions each week. During the year the tudents have gained experience in a wide variety of irtistic work, inluding landscapes, underwater scenes, took and magazine covers, and. the construction of froiects in the round. ln addition, the Art Club was esponsible for the cleverly designed posters which 'equently graced the corridors of the high school. 61 4 is sk Nk Q?X They Represent The Leadership Cf The School - - The Key To Future Success The Key Club, sponsored by the local Kiwanis Organization, is com- posed of selected boys from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. Only those boys who have proved outstanding in both scholastic work and extra-curricular activities are privileged to enter the club. The primary purposes of the Key Club are to promote better ac- quaintances with neighboring high schools, as well as to improve the appearance of their own school. Each year the Key Club originates a new proiect, and works constantly to make it prove successful. The new scoreboard, used during football season, was a result of the efforts of last year's Key Club. This year the club, with a membership of twenty-three, is donating all available funds to aid in the community-wide campaign to obtain stationary lights for use during next year's gridiron season. First Row, Seated, Left to right: P. Seese, W. Coale, E. Eskandarian, L. Strouse, R. Famous, R. Clemmer, J. Moyer. Second Row: J. Simprimi, F. Bergey, D. Under- koffler, R. Tyson, W. Soeder, A. Rickert, R. Hunsicker, R. Overholtzer, Mr. Maxwell. Third Row: A. Clemens, N. Coyle, 5. Hunsberger, E. Gerhart, J. Kelso, H. Coyle, J. Moyer, R. Wilkins. Their Greeting Was A Cheery Smile - - They Made One Feel At Home Under the expert supervision of Mr. Gazdick, the Souderton High School Usherettes have gained for themselves a fine reputation for serving their school. This organization consists of eighteen lively, at- tractive girls from the iunior class. They were selected at the start of the school year by a committee of faculty members. With Rosanna Hallman and Barbara Umstead serving as co-captains, the usherettes are always on hand to welcome the hundreds of folks who attend Souderton High School activities. Pretty girls in dainty gowns are stationed at each entrance at school plays, concerts, the Class Day program, and Commencement exercises. Their cheery smile and pleasant greeting, as they lead each visitor safely to his seat, never fail to give strangers a favorable impression of Souderton High School. First Row, Left to right: J. Hedrick, B. Ger- hart, M. Price, G Musselman,G.Haire. Second Row: D. Greas- er, G. Berthold, J Dorn, B. Riggall, G Constanzer,L.Brobst Third Row: S. Stoudt 1. VanDyke, J. Labs R. Hallman, B. Um- stead,M.Mumbauer, 6.41 YI? J. Getty. 'Wil' V H If 'a V I yf -Z 4' eh if N 'B XM A 1 .3 V YINJ, ' Q :KWS- fe x f 1 ill' A we SL ,L .- , ,,q: 9 , Qigngi We played lmrab but win or lose we were good sports .9-41 ' k E72 X JPOR TJ' X f X We 4155 Wi X, First Row, Left to right: A. Rickert, D. Moyer, 5. Eshelman, D. Nilsson, D. Barndt, R. Wilkins, L. Hager, C. Bunton, D, Hunsberger. Second Row: A. Yerk, N. Coyle, R. Hunsicker, L. Derstine, H. Coyle, W. Coale, R. Famous, R. Gerhart, O. Quinque, G. Schell, G. Kramer, D. Underkofflerf C. Wismer. Third Row: K. Clemens, R. Clemmer, R. Nose, L. Strouse, R. Renner, J. Kelso, R. Ewald, L. Weikel, L. Landis, E. Alderfer, B. Gross, S. Hunsberger, W. Soeder, F. Seitz. One For All, All For One, In Victory Or Defeat Following the return of Coach Johnny Meyers, and the S. H. S. Indians from football camp at West Nottingham Academy, Maryland, the season began with three suc- cessful practice games with Lower Moreland, Aubudon, and Upper Dublin. Then came the initial game of the season with Bristol, a victorious one for the Indians. The locals, displaying good offensive strength, scored first and remained in the lead for the entire game, the final score being 33-I 9. Boyertown was next, and for the first time since practice began in August the Indians were stopped. Souderton went down in defeat by a score of I5 to 7. Following these two pre-season games, Souderton encountered Pennridge in the first league tussle. Again a weak defense was the main factor. Although the end of the first half found Souderton in the lead, the Pennridge team in the remainder of the game was too powerful for the Indians. The locals were defeated, 39 to 20, by the fine play of a strong Pennridge team. The Indians retaliated in the following game by de- feating Central Bucks by a score of 33 to I9, the first league victory and a great one for the Indians. It was a tough battle, but the local offensive power was too great for the foe. Next, the Springfield Spartans came to town. The Indians encountered little opposition in this game, they scored 38 points while Springfield failed to gain a single touchdown, and once again the Big Red triumphantly left the field with victory written on their faces. The Indians traveled to Hatboro for the following game. When the dust cleared at half time, they found themselves on the short end of a 6 to O score, but the locals bravely fought back in the second half to win by a score of I4 tc 6. This was the third successive victory for Souderton, and a very decisive one for the boys who played in the game. The next engagement, a non-league game with Sole- bury, was a comparatively simple one for the Tribe The bench was cleared and the Junior Varsity went tc work to score another victory for the fast moving Soudertor club. They met very little opposition and annihilatec Solebury by an imposing score of 50-6. Highly favored Lansdale was next on the agenda Under the direction of their new coach, Lansdale wa: chosen to win, but the Indians who were grimly determinec to prove their strength, came home victorious, with one more scalp hanging from their belts. The Tribe had beater the favorites by six points in one of the most thrilling game: of the season. Souderton was upset in the next game by the powerfu Upper Moreland team. That Friday night was a gloomy one for the Tribe, all tactics seemed to fail. lniuries anc breaks lost the game by a score of I9 to I3. The Indians were traveling on a downward slope. The next conflict was fought with Quakertown. The Indian tribe once again found themselves on the shor end of a I4 to 6 score. However, the Big Red had om consolation-they had been the first team to halt the Quaker's running attack. Then, for the final battle of the season, Souderton journeyed to Ambler on Thanksgiving Day to encounter the once-beaten Troians. The Indians scored first, but Ambler came roaring back and gradually pulled ahead. Souderton High School suffered its worst loss of the year, they had scored only T3 points, to Ambler's 32. Though it was not the fate of Souderton to win the championship, the T953 football season was unequalled in thrills and excitement, as any spectator will testify. The record of six victories and five losses cannot possibly tell the entire story. The fighting spirit and determination, and the fine sportsmanship instilled in the boys by Coach Meyers and Assistants William Boorse and Charles Schwab, and which they displayed in each game are equally important in the making of a successful season. FINAL FOOTBALL SCORES Team Souderton Opponent 'Bristol . . . . 33 I 9 'Boyertown . . . 7 I 5 Pennridge . . . 20 39 Central Bucks . . 33 I9 Springfield . . . 38 O Hatboro . . . I4 6 'Solebury . . . , 50 6 Lansdale .... . I 3 7 Upper Moreland . . . 13 I9 Quakertown .,., . 6 l 4 Ambler ......, , i 3 32 ' Non-league game The following players, whose pictures appear on the text two pages, have co-operated to form a team which Souderton, in future years, may recall with pride: JERRY BARNDT-stalwart end . . . played a terrific game at defense on the right side of the line. MWCHARLES BUNTON-rugged center . . . refused to give an inch, but always fought gallantly to gain every foot of ground. Mr. Meyers gives last-minute briefing before Quakertown game. RICHARD CLEMMER-elusive halfback . . . gained Cl great deal of yardage in each game. BILL COALE-hard charging halfback . . . played his best when going was roughest. HARRY COYLE-crafty quarterback . .. particularly adept at opening up those holes. SETH ESHELMAN-reserve guard . . . always available to fill in when needed. MBOB FAMOUS-triple-threat tailback . . . ran, passed, and kicked with equal proficiency. RICHARD GERHART-aggressive guard . . . did an excellent iob of plugging up the center of line. TMLESTER HAGER-untiring tackle . . . kept on fighting in the face of overwhelming odds. JACK KELSO-dependable tackle . . . played a steady game. GLEN KRAMER-shifty end . . . compensated for a lack of height with speed and determination. ROBERT NASE-burly guard . . . fought hard while in opposing backfield. MOTTO QUINQUE-gluefingered end . . . number one pass receiver for the Big Red. BFGLENN SCHELL-speedy tailback . . .continued to drive until the sound of the final gun . . . scored many a touchdown for Souderton. LESTER STROUSE-towering tackle . . . strengthened the line on both defense and offense. RONALD WILKINS-rugged guard . . . proved quite a menace to all opponents. il: Bux-Mont All-Star First Team Bux-Mont Second Team Bux-Mont Honorable Mention Mr. Boorse assists Glenn Schell with iniured hand. WA CURSE ff N zAxSE AMOU K w f1 :arms MAMEYLDS , we X 1. - '14 . ' ,. E gi - Z Q g ... A x - A Q . ,,:, i f , uzzl E D . , ..,.1 5 .I , Qi g wx MMM Q ug. gg X IQ is v , Y 2 ' f: Q KM ,Q ww W M , Q...-,.,,.,,.A, M 'N-M . .WW .my fslwwvlwm , i Y 2 mfs' Jw '60 2.5 3-iw Y 51 V , . . .Jw .5 15 iw, SQ '53 Exsfi 1 ve 5E.,,... ..:.,. 'A x Z A' H V sw I 'Ez fgi ,Ag---gl gah fifw-2 21:2 3 52 ? S 2 1-'w xww -, 1 , 'xxu Q12 an 7 fa -A :,Eg Q 5 -: ' 1, 2,2554 V T: A f Sw 2 ,p 5 V ,. J .. . 'A 1 :' f W, ' :Eli ' nzzz f L A af W 4? ,1. ' :': i 'fv K l qi f -v-,...-,.. ' ,f'--- f ' , ' 1' i' l x ' uv ',', ww - W f - Q Q M f :,:, ,,.,. R W qvfqq P P x ,,A.b. L Ezz ,ji .,:,1,:. ,zfz . ,. x A 2 :EQ 1 Q A ff W Af X X N W fl A x xx' 1 592 3 , X ,.,.,.--2f iubf ig SSW Q iw M f : ':A ii M kweik 2 .,., ., i i1,Wg v: -- --1- -- ' ,.: , ., , M 1 ' 4 J g vffi , 'N 2 1 4 1 U 1 B ' 4 B 12 4 5 ' ..-1 ' M - ma s S fm- lf f 3.3 Q, V, Q First Row, Left to right: F. Bergey, W. Godshall, J. Tyson, D. Whitman, H, Graff, E. Alderfer, J. Loux, A. Clemens, E. Hunsicker. Second Row: J. Hunsberger, Mr. Smoot, A. Yerk, O. Quinque, R. Famous, G. Schell, R. Hunsicker, C. Swartley, C. Wismer, L. Opdyke, C. Bunton, L. Landis, D. Famous. Third Row: J. Smoot, R. Clemmer, L. Palmer, J. Kelso, D. Price, D. Nase, G. Schmid, R. Hartley, R. Renner, P. Seese. iwr S. 'QI' Their lmpressive Record OF Victory After Victory Remains Unchallenged Mr. Smoot, Coach, R. Famous, Captain. ln The Bux-Mont League , -sw BMW With the close of the extremely successful i953 baseball season at Souderton High School, the prospects of a fourth Bux-Mont title in '54 had appeared vague indeed, for several stars, including Ferrill Alderfer and James Bergey, were lost through graduation, but now, with five victories already behind them, another championship for Souderton seems to be almost a certainty. Coach Smoot has every right to be proud of this year's baseball team, which has thus far held the best won-lost record in the league. For what the Indians lack in pitching skill, they compensate with terrific power behind the plate, with Bob Famous and Otto Quinque leading the parade of experts. Pitchers Carl Wismer and Richard Clemmer have proved more pra- ficient than had previously been expected. Right field is held down by Larry Opdyke, the smart, hustling ball player who has time and time again proved his matchless skill and knowledge of the game. Glenn Schell, also stationed in right field, is gifted with amazing speed, so necessary in baseball. Otto Quinque patrols left field, he is an excellent long-ball hitter, and has already racked up two homers for the team. Ray Hun- sicker, a junior with a bright future, plays in center field. 72 ln the infield, at done much to earn keystone sack are other iunior, Arthur Yerk, plays at the initial bag. the hot corner , may be found Bob Famous, who has his position of captain of the team. Shortstop and the held down by Charles Swartley and Phil Seese. An- With such an excellent roster of players, and the fine record which they have succeeded in compiling, the Souderton varsity deserves far more support from the school and community than has been given it thus far. The enthusiasm and spirit of the student body are vital factors in the making ofa victorious season. We salute Mr. Smoot and the squad, and feel confident that 1954 and many years to come will prove to be banner years for Souderton base- ball fans. VARSITY BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Team Souderton Opponent Central Bucks . . 6 Quakertown . 9 Springfleld , , . 8 Upper Moreland . 4 'l2 Bennridge. . , 2 4 3 7 SCHEDULE April 27-Hatboro May 3-Souderton May 6-Souderton May IO-Souderton May I3-Pennridge May 20-Lansdale May 24-Central Bucks FIRST TEAM. Front Row, Left to right: F. Bergey, P. Back Row: G. Schell, J. Smoot, O. Quinque, D. Price, L. 2 . Y Seese, C. Wlsmer R Clemm Landis, L, Opdyke C Bunton X. 2 X., 5 .Q s M ' .... W Mai r if ,.,V, Front Row: R. Famous. Middle Row, Left to right: E. Alderfer, E. Gerhart, R. Nase, D. Barndt. Back Row: G. Myers, R. Frank, Mr. Potton, Coach, G. Nose, G. Schell. Their Skills And Efforts Bob Famous throwing iavelin, Have Made Souderton A Champion ln The Field OF Track G. Schell, G. Myers, D. Barndt, G. Nase This year, for the first time since track has been a part of the intermural sports program, Souderton High School has made a name for itself in this long-neglected field. Signs of an outstanding team were first noticed lost January when Mr. Patton's relay team, consisting of George Nase, George Myers, Glenn Schell, and Derry Barndt, participated in the lnquirer Games at Philadel- phia, placing second in the event. A few months later they achieved fourth place in a spiked shoe meet held at Franklin Field. The grand climax of the season came when the relay team, this time composed of George Myers, Sidney Hunsberger, George Nose, and Derry Barndt, earned first-place honors in the Penn Relays on April 24, an event for which they had spent months in training. For this remarkable achievement, they deserve the applause of the entire community. We feel confident that these champions of the cinder track will con- tinue to maintain their high standards in the remaining meets of the 1954 season, TRACK SCHEDULE May 5-Souderton at Central Bucks May I5--Bux-Mont Meet at Lansdale May I9-Quakertown at Souderton May 26-Souderton at Pennridge 74 3 I i 5 5 B Q' .. . 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Fretz, G. Musselman, G. Alexander, S. Brownell. Second Row: M. Price, M. Lederach, B. Fretz, D. Bergey, D. Grubb, S. Derstine, R. Greaser, E. Enters, J. Hager, J. Guenst, L. Ziegler. Third Row: B. Wasser, M. Barndt, P. Swartz, M. Rosenberger, J. Alderfer, J. Dillinger, R. Hallman, Miss White, J. Labs, J. Kline, A. Keller, D. Hendricks, J. Bucher, S. Fenstermacher, D. Bishop. They Played To Win - - These, The Maids CF The Court Miss White's basketeers were as aggressive as ever this season, gaining more and more momentum as the year progressed. Though they lost the initial games with Lansdale, 48 43, and Pennridge, 49-4l, they made requital in the succeeding game with Quakertown, winning by a score of 40-39. In the ensuing game with Upper Moreland, their first home game, the squaws fought gallantly, but were ultimately annihilated, 35-3l, by their opponents. First Row, Left to right: M. Landis, Miss White. Second Row: D. Bishop, M. Rosenberger, J. Alderfer, J. Dillinger, R. Hallman, S. Derstine, J. Hager, The second half of the season proved more successful than the first. Donning their war paint, they rode down the war path to challenge the undefeated Lansdale five. ln spite of the stiff competition which they encountered, the Souderton squaws delivered a serious blow to the rival team. Then, after their second defeat by Pennridge, the girls began to work in greater unison, and proceeded to scalp both Quakertown and Upper Moreland, finishing third in the Bux-Mont League. BASKETBALL SCORES Team Souderton Opponent Lansdale . . . . 43 48 Pennridge . . , . 4 l 49 Quakertown . . , 40 39 Upper Moreland , . Bl 35 Lansdale , . . . 47 34 Pennridge . . . 34 44 Quakertown . . , 50 48 Upper Moreland . 35 3l 78 IJ. J? gig R 'QA A First Row, Left to right: E. Zumstein, M. Lederach, J. Dean, N. Ruth, J. Hendricks, L. Moyer, M. Hunsicker. Second Row: J. Bucher, M. Kile, J. Allem, B. Alderfer, D. Grubb, L. Hendricks, E. Class, N. Kramer, N. Moyer, N. Freed, M. Landis. Third Row: Miss White, Coach, G. Musselman, M. Keller, M. Neumann, R. Forzato, S. Derstine, K. Cassel, C. Garrecht, D. Hendricks. Enthusiasm And Determination Will Lead Them To Their Goal Once again Souderton High School's softball team is hopeful of iaintaining the outstanding reputation that has made it famous lroughout the Bux-Mont league. Seventy girls have contended for ositions on the squad, eager to lead the tribe to its fourth consecutive lampionship. ln addition to the two senior lettermen who have returned to help take a winning team-Marty Landis and Janet Dean-Miss White is SOFTBALL SCHEDULE May 3-Palisades at Souderton May 6-Pennridge at Souderton May l0-Souderton at Lansdale May l7-Quakertown at Soudertan May 20-Souderton at Palisades May 24-Souderton at Pennridge May 27-Lansdale at Souderton June 2-Souderton at Quakertown 79 fortunate in having two iunior girls, also experienced players from last year's team, they are Emily Class and Gwen Musselman, The remainder af the team is composed mainly of sophomores. Although no actual contests have as yet taken place, Coach White's squad of enthusiastic squaws shows unmistakable signs of becoming what may be another victorious team for Souderton. LETTER GIRLS. Standing, Left to right: Miss White, Coach, J. Dean, E. Class, M. Landis. Kneeling: G. Musselman. First Row, Left to right: H. Annable, R. Kirkpatrick, L. Hallman, D. Detweiler, A. Feingold, B. Algard, L. Garis, G. Schultz, Manager. Second Row: Mr. Hughes, Assistant Coach, C. Long, B. Rohn, T. Kulp, R.,Landes, .l. Bucher, K. Billger, C. Spacek, R. Groff, W. Mattson, J. Beidler, R. Sommers, Mr. Mcza, Coach. Third Row. D. Alderfer, T. Erney, S. Swortley, D. Seitz, E. Wombold, R. Bolton, C. Beck, C. Grosse, R. Frederick, E. Algard. Team Co-operation, Expert Coaching, Enthusiastic Students- A Successful Season The i953 Souderton Junior High football team was one of the most powerful aggregations ever to come under the guiding hand of Coach Mozo, not only because of its enviable record, but also because of its fighting spirit and persistent drive. ln onnexing a record of three wins and one defeat and earning second place in the league standings, the Mozo Men trampled Lonsdale, 42-O, Upper Perkiomen, l9-6 ond Central Bucks, 26-6, falling only before Quakertown, 27-7. A strong line consisting of Joe Billger, .lack Bucher, Bob Bolton, Clyde With the excellent record so proudly displayed by Mr. Moza's men, football prospects for Souderton High School in future years seem bright indeed. FOOTBALL SCORES Team Souderton Opponent Lonsdale . , . . . . 42 O Beck, Charles Grosse, Ralph Landes, and Randy Sommers opened wide UPPBV Pefklomen - - - 19 6 holes for such fellows as Charles Spacek, Cliff Long, Dick GroFf, Ronny Central Bucks . , . 26 6 Frederick, and Tommy Kulp to romp through for long yardage. This Quakertown n h 7 27 line also gave excellent protection to Barry Rohn as he threw passes to his ends and half-bocks. L Q First Row, Left to right x X X ,gf A- A A D x: K. Billger, R. Landes, J Beidler, W. Mattson, E Wambold, J. Bucher R. Sommers. Second Row: C. Long R. Groff, C. Spacek, R Frederick, T. Kulp, B Rohn. v i Q x.. um. I P vb- ,, x 1 ' 1 ' V, ,St ki z::E..,1 2:,.f '- Q- . Q ,, x, .:. W.. X ,hi t M! M Q.: fi fy -- gg ? . ,5. 5 -2 , Z: is ., .Ji , AA 8516 .. , . L: Lf , iw 55, 'W .15 f I M . x , X ' QZQEXQVW 3 12 5 . ' ? , 'W-......W,,,.-! . ' M? fi 2+ M, 9 I f ,, ,M ' 1.5 . Q Aww X 32 f K , f Q ? 5 5 ' 4, 5 ,E:, 3 WV ii X 'A,. b ij' Q' ,.,. Q 5g:: E:E, ,fb f in .lzflu V, ilra i 1:':- ,,,, zizi. I D JV ,Q Q E..A, .,,A,..,. gig H M I , , Z. 1:, .,:iEEl555- ,. im, ,e., ' W e hr , M 2 b. I :FX 1 ,bl 4 1 fx, I Q S ,Q 5 M Q QE :::?,, , ' Jvmif 1 A , H x , ,f K 'W 'jg jg A Wg X W A K KX 13 f First Row, Left to right: S. Rest, C, Freese, R. Hafler, D. Moyer, R. Nusbaum, G. Schultz, A. Feingold, R. Algard, J. Kinsey, F. Scheetz. Second Row: W. Scheetz, R. Godshall, D. Seitz, B. Rahn, D. Schuler, R. Umstead, S. Clemens, R. Mininger, L. Mininger, E. Algard, D. Getty, H. Thomas. Third Row: D. Hunsberger, P. Fox, R. Sommers, D. Smith, L. Clemmer, M. Rosenberger, R. Bolton, C. Spacek, R. Moyer, R. Landes, R. Frederick, L. Clemmer, J. Billger, S. Heckler, T. Kulp, L. Freed, L. Jones, E. Wambold, Mr. Maza, Coach. They Are Striving To Maintain The l'ligh Standards Set ln Former Years Coach Maza's iunior high baseball squad began the i954 campaign on the right foot by downing Quakertown 8-4. They were less success- ful in the second game ofthe season, however, conceding a 3-'l defeat at the hands of the Central Bucks team. But the prospects for the re- mainder of season appear more promising as the boys continue to fight gallantly and to acquire the experience needed for a championship team. The skill of Ronald Frederick and Larry Freed as pitchers, coupled with some good fielding and hitting by the rest of the team, would seem to indicate that Mr. Maza's boys will again be the Bux- Mont victors in this l 954 campaign. SEASON SCOREBOARD Team Souderton Opponent Quakertown 8 2 Central Bucks . 'l 3 SCHEDULE May 3-Lansdale Souderton May 6-Quakertown Souderton May l0 Souderton Central Bucks May 30-Souderton Lansdale FIRST TEAM. Front Row, Le to right: L. 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' Q : -CE.: . :E.,.4 :f ig f x 1: V j' :' -::.1E:E:E' 5' 2525 I j x K : , .. g ' ,.,. fi Q :ag-: ,s K 2322 'X , 1'-13: ,.,. . X - :as 's:,...e:::::,. F assess ' :figs-1 ' x 2. Msgs 5525252 - X FWSEQ 5 if ' 3 3 ' , ,www I sv HHllUT Parents, Teachers, And Classmates Applauded Few plays have gained as much popular appeal as ln Spring the Sap, a hilarious, action-packed comedy presented by the senior class on No- vember l l. Trouble began with the rise of the curtain as Vickie Wickerson waited at the home of eccentric, eighty-nine-year-old J. Oliver Twibbly Justice of the Peace, for her fiance, Philip Dill, to arrive. Unknown to her Philip was at that very moment becoming involved in what looked sus- piciously like murder. What really happened was that track star Rockhead McGuire, because of dilticulties with the school authorities, was campused. Unless he could have a date with his girl-friend, he refused to run in an important track meet. Feeling that the loss of Rockhead would be dis- ostrous, Philip, manager of the team, smuggled him out of his room in a coffin, the only box available. Things really became involved when Mrs. Mince, Soda Shop proprietor, planned to have Philip hypnotized. Her plan backfired, however, and c spell was cast over Rockhead instead. Meanwhile Mr. Twibbly was diligently finishing his invention, a glue- manufacturing machine, in the hope of obtaining a 55,000 award from Mrs. Gertrude Hawley Stickney, who happened to be partial to inventors having athletic ability. ln an effort to impress her, Twibbly donned a foot- ball uniform, which resulted in his being tackled by Josephine Skibutski, a woman football player. To climax the situation, Mr. Twibbly's machine exploded, spewing the glue solution over Mrs. Stickney, and sending the gear wheel through the roof into the oltice of Dr. Guppie, distinguished university president. However, after many hilarious moments, the timultuous situation finally was ironed out, Mr. Twibbly, after the convincing demonstration given Mrs. Stickney, received the award, dreamy-eyed Melville, composer of the poem, ln Spring the Sap, was not only awarded the poetry prize, but also became a track star, Rockhead was brought out of his hypnotic state, and Vickie and Phil decided to marry the following spring. Above: Josephine drags unconscious Mrs. Mince into the house as Phil Pam, Vickie, and Twibbly watch, horrified. Upper Left: Horror-stricken Mrs. Mince screams as Josephine, woman foot- ball player from Leafy Creek, tackles the eccentric Mr. Twibbly. Second picture from top: Mrs. Stickney, covered with glue from Twibbly's unpredictable invention, one of many hilarious incidents from the play. Third picture from top: Vickie ofters corn to Rockhead, after Professor Glower hypnotizes him into believing he is a duck. Fourth picture from top: Gray-haired Professor Squintin Glower attempts to hypnotize Philip. Feet protruding from desk belong to Rockhead. 86 Our Performance Behind The Footlights IN SPRING THE SAP . Oliver Twibbly , . , , . RAY LANDIS Aelville Kadenza EDWARD ESKANDARIAN Ars. Mince . MARIE ROSENBERGER 'islet Mince , , . SARA FAYE HENDRICKS 'ickie Wickerson . , DORIS ALDERFER am Bromwell . SHERRY SHEARER hilip Dill . . . . TERRY SCHOLL ockhead McGuire , . . . GEORGE MYERS rofexsor Squinton Glower ..A.. HENRY RUSH asephine Skibuiski ..... , SANDRA FENSTERMACHER Irs. Gertrude Hawley Stickney . , . . ELINOR CLAIRE rudence Prim . , MARLENE LANDIS enry Graves . . . ROBERT FRANK usie Mae Younghope . . . JANET DEAN r, Mathilda Guppie . , . DOROTHY BISHOP bove: Entire cast from ln Spring the Sap. pper right: Hearse driver Henry Graves and Rockhead carry the coffin containing the glue-covered body of Mrs. Stickney. :cond picture from top: Services of a doctor and nurse are required after Twibbly's exploding glue machine causes uproar. xird picture from top: Dr. Guppie, President of leafy Creak University, returns gear wheel which crashed through roof of her office. xurth picture from top: As the curtain falls, Phil and Vickie embrace, while Susie Mae looks on despairingly. 87 Cooperation From Each Student Helped On March 20 the final curtain fell on the first religious drama ever to be presented by a senior class of Souderton High School. ln keeping with the Easter season, the Class of i954 was privileged to give two performances of The Vigil, an inspiring play by Ladislas Fodor reminiscing the tragic events of Passion Week. The curtain rose upon a scene that might have occurred in any one of the many courtrooms in America. lt was Good Friday. Phyllis Kulp, the cleaning woman, and Kenneth Kerver, the ianitor, were dis- cussing their plans for Easter, as they closed the courthouse for the holiday. Then, as Phyllis left the stage, her beautiful strains of Were You There fading into the distance, the stage became dark. When the lights once again flooded the stage, the crowd, breathlessly watching, saw before them a courtroom. ln the center of the stage, before his desk, sat the iudge, a role superbly enacted by Lester Hager, looking calm and dignified in his black robe. OH to one side sat the jury. On the right were the prosecuting attorney and his assistant, Richard Gerhart. At a further glance, one saw the counsel for defense and assistant, Richard Clemmer, seated at the table with the accused, Glenn Schell. Ina Moyer, the court stenographer, sat with notebook and pencil, ready to record the proceedings of the trial. The role of guard was played by Kenneth Clemens, whose duty it was to announce each witness. Then, the pounding of the gavel broke the silence, and the audience was brought back to reality by the clear, ringing voice of the court clerk, Herbert Moyer: Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye, this court is now in session! The entire play revolved around a modern-day courtroom scene, where a gardener was on trial for having allegedly stolen the body of Jesus of Nazareth. The question which confronted the jury was an extremely difficult one, namely, had Christ actually risen from the dead after three days in the grave, as he had promised his disciples, or had the gardener an that fateful Easter morning merely broken the seal of the tomb and stolen the body of Jesus? The fiery, self-assured, sarcastic prosecuting attorney, brilliantly portrayed by Glen Kramer, was determined to prove for the state that the resurrection, so devoutly affirmed by all Christians, was a fraud, and that the gardener was the real reason for the empty tomb on Easter morning. Terry Scholl, the less vehement counsel for the defense, was, however, equally resolved not only to prove the complete innocence of the gardener, but also to erase any doubts from the minds of the people as to the authenticity of Christ's miraculous resurrection from the dead. The heated arguments which ensued as each witness was called to testify provided unusually exciting entertainment for the audience throughout the entire two and one-half hours of the play. Upper Left: K. Kerver, ianitor, and P. Kulp, cleaning woman, prepare the courtroom for the Easter holiday, in the prologue of The Vigil. Upper right: L. Hager labovei and H. Coyle remove a curtain, revealing a stained glass window, thus transforming the courtroom into a resplendent church scene. Second from tap: Courtroom scene showing the Thursday night iury. Third from top: Entire cast of The Vigil. Bottom: T. Scholl, counsellor, cross-examines Private Lucius, the Roman soldier who guarded the tomb of Christ. 88 To Malce This l.ast Performance A True Success A more colorful assortment of witnesses would have been difficult to imagine: Mary Jane Ziegler, sweet and innocent as Esther, a farm girl, Harry Coyle, as Lucius, a Roman soldier assigned to guard the tomb of Christ, Dennis Alderfer, as the shrewd Mr, Pinchas, from whom the burial clothes had been bought. Donald Price in the role of the dis- tinguished senator, Joseph of Arimathea, Lois Kelso, as the beautiful and charming Lady Procula, who had been so fascinated with the wisdom and calm simplicity of Jesus, Jack Kelso, as her handsome, greying husband, Pontius Pilate, who, despite his doubts as to Jesus' guilt, had, nevertheless, allowed him to be crucified, Donal Nilsson, so dynamic in his portrayal of Saul of Tarsus, and later, after his conversion on the road to Damascus, as Paul, the apostle for Christ, Beulah, a barmaid, played by Janet Landis, Dennis Hunsberger, as Mr. Sadoc, a private detective who, though his evidence seemed at first to be cir- cumstantial, was ultimately trapped by the counselor, Kathleen Gotwals, as Suzanna, who insisted that she had seen the angels at the tomb, Ronald Barndt in the role of Professor Thaddeus, an authority on Angelology , Elinor Claire, as the emotional Mary Magdalene, whose testimony was so vital to the case, and Ray Landis, as the disciple, Simon Peter, who determinedly insisted that he had seen the risen Jesus. When each witness had given his testimony, and the iudge had de- livered his concluding speech, the courtroom, so alive with activity, once again became deserted. Then, as in a dream, the courtroom darkened, and Phyllis Kulp for the second time returned to the stage, her soprano voice still emitting the lovely strains of Were You There. The curtain fell to the sound of the organ playing Christ the Lord is Risen Today. But even then the magnificent performance was not ended. The crowd waited expectantly, and was not disappointed. When the curtain finally arose for the climax of the play, the stage, which only a few moments before had been a bustling courtroom, had become trans- formed into a resplendent church tableau. Where the iudge's desk had been, there was now an altar surrounded by delicate flowers, graceful palms, and glowing candelabra. A brilliant light streamed through the stained glass windows, shining directly upon the scarlet robes of the senior chorus, producing a glorious radiance beautiful beyond description. Then the moving, awe-inspiring strains of Handel's maiestic Halleluiah Chorus resounded through the auditorium, mani- festing the final verdict of the iury: Christ is Risen! Upper Left: E. Claire as Mary Magdalene, slaps the face of G. Schell, as the gardener, to prove she does not believe him to be The Master. Upper Right: L. Kelso, as Lady Procula, with her husband, Governor Pontius Pilate, portrayed by J, Kelso, Second from lop: Senior Chorus brings play to a close as they sing Handel's inspiring Halleluiah Chorus. Third from top: Cast takes time out for well-deserved relaxation. Bottom: Saturday night iury. First row: F. Danzeisen, W. Treichler, A. Keller, S. Hendricks, P. Leidy, L, Strouse. Second row: R. Nase, G. Schmidt, C. Bunton, D. Hendricks, E. Borndt, R. Frantz. 89 KK ,fx Sway wfrz' 3 X s 'N b 1' . Q GQ, ' -I' ' QI' kg, K ff- ,:,' sf, ef , CN ,uw F if wi fd RQ X'WX Q -B ,Af has INYKTNI, x ' , 5 XX Q1 aww if k..! ll R 'XIX Ag? fl 3 Q? xxx ,I 'XX BALL xx M PR OM P MUONLIGM' J GQ ANZ7 ROSES ,Z X f JR 'SR jf CL 5 QQ! A 'Ai if ff Q Through SEPTEMBER 9 brought with it mingled reactions from the students as they once again trekked the familiar path to school. Little time was lost in settling down to work, for in the Booster Campaign, all previous records were smashed by selling more than S2400 worth of boosters. Football was off to a flying start as the lndians scalped Bristol, 33-T9. The Unaliyi staff was chosen, and the senior class selected The Future as the yearbook theme. OCTOBER was highlighted by the Magazine Drive. A new record was established as the total amount sold passed the S8000 mark. Football remained in the limelight throughout the month as Souderton succeeded in winning victory after victory. The cast for the school play was chosen, after which the seniors began diligently practicing for the performance to be given the next month. Hallowe'en came and went with surprisingly few casualties. NOVEMBER, the month of crisp, cool weather. Winter arrived pre- maturely, and a snowstorm forced cancellation of ln Spring the Sap, but had little effect on its successful presentation the following week. A Visitation Night was sponsored, and parents were invited to visit the school. Souderton succumbed to Ambler in the final gridiron clash on Thanksgiving morning. The Thanksgiving holiday brought a much- needed vacation to overworked students. DECEMBER was welcomed by all, as the prospect of a long vacation loomed ever nearer. The month passed quickly as last-minute prep- arations were made for the Christmas holiday. The traditional Christmas Candlelight Service, presented by the Band and Choruses, was a tre- mendous success. After weeks of anxious waiting, the senior portraits arrived, iust in time for Christmas, amidst cries of ioy and horror. The Juniors brought the year to a climax by presenting the Sleighbell Serenade. JANUARY, though noted for its blizzards and blustery weather, was, nonetheless, brimming with activity. Students were pleasantly surprised one morning when a miniature blizzard closed the school for the day. During the month the movie, ln Old Chicago, was shown, and students enioyed an illustrated lecture by Mr. James Ramsey on the swamplands of Georgia. The relay team-George Nase, George Myers, Glenn Schell, and Derry Barndt-took high honors at the Philadelphia Inquirer Games. With the end ofthe month, the students learned the encouraging news that the half-way mark had been reached in the T953-54 school term. 92 The Year FEBRUARY passed rather uneventfully, the maior activity taking the form of basketball. Souderton won a decisive victory over Pennridge, who, during the first half of the season, had been the league champs. The student body enioyed the exciting biographical film, They Died With Their Boots On, the story of General George Custer. Preparations for the senior play began, and another record was broken as the seniors sold S960 in ads. MARCH. After weeks of assiduous practice, the senior class presented The Vigil, a religious drama, a perfect introduction to the approaching Easter season. They received many a complimentary word regarding the excellent performance of the cast. Two bus loads of music-loving students attended the final Youth Concert of the year at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Spring began to make itself known as reports of the first robin, an early dalfodil, or a blooming romance began to trickle in. APRIL, the month so long awaited by all seniors, finally arrived, but not without the usual cries of April Fool! The juniors rose bright and early an April 28 to give the seniors a hearty farewell as they left for a three- :lay tour of Washington, D. C. The spring concert was presented on April IO, where the Band and Choruses combined to provide an evening of exceptionally fine entertainment. A succession of victories gave aromise of another championship baseball team. 'AAY was, in more ways than one, the most pleasant month of the year. vtother Nature worked overtime to deck the countryside in a new, mag- rificent garb of spring. May Day, with all its splendor and merriment, :eatured the traditional crowning of the May Queen and numerous nterscholastic contests. The iuniors sponsored their second maior event, he Junior-Senior Prom, to end a hilarious day of activity. 'UNE, the final leg of the journey. Last-minute preparations were made or Class Day, which proved to be one of the most successful ever aresented. Then came the final serious moments at Commencement, as ve received our treasured diplomas. After sad farewells, we left orever the portals of Souderton High School to face the unknown mysteries of the future. 93 First Picture: Senior Chemistry Class. Second Picture: Senior Solid Geometry Class. Third Picture: Academic English Class. They Will Continue Their Educational Journey, To Explore The Realms OF Higher Learning 'Way back in i950 a bevy of wide-eyed freshmen drifted through the doors of Souderton High School, filled with hopes and dreams for the future. Faced with one of the first decisions that would influence their lives, some of these girls and boys chose the academic course- the curriculum for the preparations of college freshmen. Thus, these eager innocents embarked upon a four- year voyage across a sea of mathematics, languages, and social studies. As freshmen, the students were confronted with such words as government, politics, citizen, and Constitution, in a class referred to as civics. Here, too, they got a vague idea of the vast area to be covered in the study of science. Freshman English had a new twist, who will forget those horrifying Poe-like stories related so spine- tinglingly, or the oral book reports? Then, too, in the l95O-5l term they studied their first really grown-up subiect-algebra. September, 1951: another term, another roster. The freshmen had left the ranks of iunior high school to become sophomores. Algebra was replaced by plane geometry-theorems, proiects, and pages of figuring to determine the true value of pi. Civics was superseded by world history and the term paper. The highlights of sophomore English were the reading of Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities and those hilarious spelling lessons. ln first grade, learning to read and spell book and boy, no one ever dreamed he would be starting all over in ten years with liber and puer in Latin class. As sophomores the students also encountered a fascinating subject called biology. ln the iunior year, with half of their high school days behind them, they continued their study of Latin and met Julius Caesar. The more linguistically inclined began the study of Spanish. A class of fellows journeyed into the realm of physics. ln i952 and 1953 the academics returned to further their knowledge of algebra and to become acquainted with the possibilities of the slide rule. ln the field of English they were introduced to American literature, READER'S DIGEST vocabulary tests, and current events discussions. American history brought with it the surprise quickie quiz and history notebooks. The senior year proved difficult as well as exciting. Despite the constant struggle to maintain a satisfactory grade in chemistry, the seniors, now responsible young men and women, found it an interesting change in the science field. Problems of democracy and principles of economics brought more quickies and a mature ap- praisal and study of the United Nations. Mathematics this year took the form of trigonometry and solid geom- etry with its inevitable proiect. ln English class the college-bound seniors frantically snatched at the last summary of grammar. ln lieu of American literature- James Fenimore Cooper and Ralph Waldo Emerson- was English literature with its immortal William Shake- speare. Thus, another stepping stone has been reached in the crossing of the river of life. These have been four years filled with ioys and heartaches, accomplishments and failures, laughter and tears shared by everyone. The memories of these four years will live forever. l'hey Face A Future OF Opportunity Unlimited ln The Business World Four action-packed years have passed since the senior .ommercial students stepped through the portals of iouderton High School to begin their training for the :usiness world. Life for the commercial students in the iinth grade differed little from that of their friends in he academic and general courses except that instead if algebra, the commercials studied business mathe- natics. ln their sophomore year they encountered a subiect nown as business practice. ln this introductory business ourse, they received a glimpse of the tremendous ipportunities offered in the commercial field. ln rapid alculation classes they learned the vital importance of voth speed and accuracy while dealing with figures. Economic geography class proved most interesting, for hey not only learned of the products which each ountry produced, but actually sampled them as well. The second semester brought Business English, and vith it a host of business terms to be learned, and letters 0 be written. Typing, the waterloo of so many students, was also learned during their sophomore year. The 1astery of the keyboard was a maior achievement in 'self. As iuniors, the commercials found new, more challeng- ig worlds to conquer. Shorthand seemed like a new :nguage land equally difficultl, but later they found ut that the long hours of study and drill were not in vain. The debit and credit of double-entry bookkeeping fere difficult to comprehend at first, but soon they found 1at accounting was in reality iust another method of tating mathematical principles. By the end of the term 1e words ledger, journal, balance sheet, and posting eference had become a part of everyone's vocabulary. Typing ll was a far cry from the simple drills they ad mastered in tenth grade. Business letters, manu- :ripts, and tabulations required endless periods of 'ork and concentration. Those hated Rewrites, caused iany to give up in disgust, nonetheless, both their ccuracy and their speed were increasing. Some of lem even acquired the speed of 40 words a minute. New fields of study unfolded as they began the fourth nd final year. ln salesmanship classes they put their nowledge to practical use as they managed the Booster nd Magazine campaigns. Filing taught the funda- ientals and various systems of filing in use today. istead of the study of shorthand theory, there were ndless hours of dictation and transcription at 60, 80, 00, l20, and even T40 words a minute. Typing lll as extremely advanced, and included problems :curring in the actual business office. Each student also :ceived instruction in the use of the dictaphone and imeograph, and competed for Gregg Competent ypist Awards, a few of them attaining the speed of 60 ords a minute. Bookkeeping was a continuation of the revious year's knowledge, applied to the partnership arm of business. A highlight of the year was the com- eting in the Business Education World's International Jokkeeping Contest. Each senior well recalls the hours F work spent in producing the perfect copy. Now their high school career has come to an end. iey leave their beloved Alma Mater to enter the busi- ess world, armed with a solid foundation of business fchniques and fundamentals. Surely nothing is so nec- asary as this in the life-long search for success. .nv 'r-NWN., QQ YM? First Picture: Salesmanship Class. Second Picture: Senior Bookkeeping Class Third Picture: Senior Typing Class. Top: Senior Printing Class. Second Picture: Home Economics Display. Bottom: Senior Shop Class. They Will Become The Mechanics, The Builders, The Homemalcers OF Tomorrow When the seniors in the general course so nonchalantly chose this field of study in their freshman year four short years ago, little did they realize the unlimited wealth of practical knowledge which could be gleaned from the subiects offered in this course. Scared and bewildered, they had no idea of the vast store of information-facts which could be readily applied to everyday life-which they would gain in the decisive years which lay ahead of them. An intricate maze of fascinating, complex machines greeted the general boys the first time they entered Room 207, the room which everyone called the shop. At first glance, learning to operate that vast array of machinery seemed hopelessly impossible, however, a few months' time found them operating each of them with utmost confidence. True, the finished products which they so proudly displayed after months of arduous work-the birdhouses, what-not shelves, and simple table lamps-were not exactly professional-looking, but, still, they were the fruit of their own labor. They had produced them by themselves, and they were mighty proud of it. Tenth grade found the shop boys willing to attempt more difficult proiects, such as ornaments for the homes, lawn furniture, and more intricate lamps. By the time they had become seniors, some of them even ventured to test their skill at making cedar chests, the prime ob- iective of all enthusiastic student carpenters. The sturdily constructed chairs, the beautifully finished cedar chests, and the rustic-looking cabinets which Mr. Maza and his shop boys displayed during Open House, all testified to the superb skill and the endless hours of work which went into each proiect. Many general fellows also chose to pursue another vitally important form of industrial arts-printing. Stu- dents in this course not only learned the fundamentals of the art of printing, but also put them to practical use as he helped set up printed material published by the school. Mr. Gazdick and the boys in the print shop printed all tickets for athletic events and other activities, and were responsible for the programs which nearly everyone took for granted at high school concerts and plays. Girls in the general course were indoctrinated in the principles of home economics. ln cooking and sewing classes, they learned many secrets of successful home- making that would be of real value to them after grad- uation. Despite an occasional burned pie crust or cake, the maiority of dishes which the girls prepared were tempting, blue-ribbon food fit for a king. Each girl also received half a semester of sewing during each school term. ln this course they had the double advantage of gaining valuable experience in sewing and producing something which could be worn with pride. 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