Souderton High School - Unaliyi Yearbook (Souderton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

1 '-t mfg QMS sm ..l.. , 1 UC THE 1955 SEMRTU li' 'Sou cms f C140 ouovzmon, Om. fywjif ff Q NIURS N Xcyfl ,mx ,153 -Qgigyf Q33 Q09 D966 Z QW 996 3 I Z ,ZZ Z f f , X X X w 7 xx X 2 2 ff Z X FOREWORD We are in the lap of immense intelligence which makes us receivers of its truth and organs of its activity. How characteristic of today's world is this quotation of Ralph Waldo Emerson! The newspaper-product of freedom of the press-certainly has done much to make the American people aware of this immense intelligence. Atomic bombs, iets which travel faster than sound' political strategy, miracle cures in medicine-how well the newspaper has suc- cessfully informed the public, not only in America, but all over the world about such tremendous events. Since Emerson's time some of that immense intelligence has come within our grasp, but more is waiting to be revealed in the future. The newspaper has opened our eyes to such things as automatic appliances, sleek automobiles, television, rocket ships, and super bombs. What a challenge to the youth of America. A challenge for right to triumph over wrong, peace to blot out war, and iustice to replace tyranny. It is because the newspaper is so powerful an influence that we have chosen News ln The Making as our theme for the 1955 Unaliyi. In keeping with the theme, we have made use of certain features usually connected with newspapers in order to accurately depict high school life at S. H. S. Thus, with the close of this edition, we, the graduating class of l955 leave the pages of the Unaliyi and strive to delve into that lap of immense intelligence and become receivers of its truth and organs of its activity. I ,Z TABLE or coNTENTs X . . . X Administration and Faculty . . Page 'I , 5 Seniors . . . 19 7 Q 2 Underclassmen . . 35 it I get ' A t' 'r' 47 X y X c iv: les Q , X K , 1' f Memories , f 1' S P? X Sports . -Sa l A if I -g 5' gl 45 83 DEDICATION MR. DALPHUS SMOOT The Class of 1955 proudly dedicates this edition of the Unaliyi to Mr. Dalphus Smoot-teacher, sports- m:n, and friend. Few teachers have made such a favorab'e mark on the student body as Mr. Smoot. From the time we enioyed his interesting geography classes until the time we left his engaging driver training sessions during our iunior year, he has been a favorite teacher. From the moment he began training championship athletic teams for Souderton High School to the moment of his most recent hunting and fishing experiences, he has been a true sportsman. From the time he gave us the first smile when we entered Souderton High School until the time he gave us sound personal advice as seniors, he has been our friend. These are the qualities which have helped him put into Bux-Mont competition the athletic teams whose records have been the envy of every coach in the league. More than a dozen times his teams have won championships-tributes in themselves to his wholesome character and meritorious infiuence. Congratulations, Mr. Smoot, and thank you! A KET , 2 V Q92 9 X w X xv 48' 0 if 2? - 2 EJB. Pwhai. 1 1 HNQQQES ffii - ' X ., ,- J MA? xx ww? W gi sw. Z- , 6 2 ' ,, -3 . S 19.71 XX X., wav' 'M Q . x s ,..f.:,.A: . - M 5 252125: .,.,.::::- , -.1 ,:a:.::g- S Xia X ix Sf wg.,-w,y.x1h ' M Q, 2 W' SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 2. Standing: L. MOYER, Secretoryg B. UMSTEAD, Treasurer Seofed: R. HALLMAN, Vice-Presidentg F. SEITZ, Presideni 6 vxfxfx, -Z'gfN.IXlx.r N-'N-'sg fxfxfx-1 fN-r'N.IN.d x fN-ZXINJ if 1-SX .ZSZN-fx.,-N, Sf I WILLIAM E. MAXWELL, Principal PRINCIPALS' Greetings, Class of 1955 lt is a pleasure to extend good wishes to another class as it graduates from Souderton High School. As you continue in your careers in times that must seem to you, as they have often in the past to others, decidedly out of ioint, it is the sincere hope of your friends in the faculty that the years spent here will prove helpful in the future. I am sure that none of you will look upon commence- ment as a point at which his education has become complete. lf we, your teachers, have been at all suc- cessful, we have so stimulated your curiosity that the solution of many problems will still intrigue you, whether they be in science, social studies, business, or other areas. Continue to have inquiring minds for the problems of the future are yours to solve. Consider your education as a house which you must constantly improve, enlarge and renovate. These years of high school have provided you with a foundation- the completed structure will be only as strong and impressive as the effort you put into it. Sincerely, WILLIAM E. MAXWELL E. MERTON CROUTHAMEL, Supv. Principal MESSAGES Greetings, Class of 1955 Accept my congratulations for your efforts in the continuance of the Unaliyi, the annual senior publication which depicts the school life experiences of the Souder- ton High School. The ability and effort shown in the completion of this yearbook is sufficient evidence that you will face the future with determination and confidence. After graduation-the problems of life will widen in scope, become more significant, and increasingly more responsible and important. May you face these issues of life with a high moral courage, a spirit of tolerance and humility, and undaunted confidence in yourself and your fellowmen. May you always remember what you get out of life is in direct proportion to what you put into it. My best wishes for success and happiness to every one of you. Sincerely, E. MERTON CROUTHAMEL Seated from left to right are Mr. Victor M. Nice, Mr. John Seitz, President J. Donald Kratz, Mr. Paul M. Hunsicker, and Mr. Willard S Detwiler SCHOOL BOARD Behind Souderton High School and the two Souderton grade schools stands a capable and efficient group of men-the administration, better known as the School Board. Comprising this board are President Dr. J. Donald Kratz, well-known optometrist, Secretary Paul M. Hunsicker, a mortician, Treasurer Willard S. Detwiler, an insurance underwriter for the Metropolitan Life ln- surance Company, Victor M. Nice, a real estate broker, and John Seitz, a service station proprietor. Many students know too little about this hard-working group. They meet monthly to discuss hiring of teachers, construction and maintenance of the school buildings and property, recommendations for school programs, authorization of expenditures, levying of school taxes, and to settle other timely problems. We, the Class of l955, thank these tive men for all the work they have done for us and the co-operation they have given us to make Souderton High a better school in every way possible. 9 President Donald Kratz W. COYLE, R. ROBERTS ENGLISH MR. WILLIAM D. F. COYLE Lo Salle College, B.S., University of Penna. Pleasing personality . . . enioys teasing the students . . . interest lies in music. History, Family Living, English, Music Club. MR. ROBERT T. ROBERTS Bucknell University, B.S. Enioys classical music . . .towers over most students and teachers . . sings with the Municipal Opera Company in Allentown. English, Civics, Record Club, .lr. High Spelling Contest. W. COYLE R. ROBERTS E. FISHER, W. KEAGLE ENGLISH MISS ELIZABETH MAY FISHER Susquehanna University, A.B., Bucknell University, M.A. Relishes reunions with college folk . . . advocates higher educa- tion . . . admired by students . . . enioys movies, books, and the Serenaders . English, Directress of Senior Plays. MR. WILLIAM KEAGLE Allegheny College, Bowling Green State University, A.B., B.S. in Ed. So tall that nobody can figure out how he gets into his red MG . . . a great ioker . . . friendly to everyone . . . left S.H.S. to enter business world. English, Arrowhead. ARLENE KLEIST West Chester State Teachers College Gladly welcomed back by all at S.H.S .... avid fishing and hunting enthusiast . . . short and slender . . . forever cheerful. English, Arrowhead. E. FISHER A. KLEIST D. FELTY, G. PATTON HISTORY MISS DORIS E. FELTY Ursinus College, A.B., Lehigh University, Temple University. Has a smile for everyone . . . snappy dresser . . . cheerful and well-liked . . . spends the summers traveling extensively. World History, Handicraft Club, Chairman of May Day Festivities. MR. GEORGE W. PATTON Temple University, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed.p Biarritz University, France. Noted for his strong, deep voice . . . always good for a story . . . enthusiastic baseball fan . . . strong school spirit. History, Civics, Track Coach, Track and Field Club. D. FELTY G. PATTON W. BOORSE, C. BOLD HISTORY MR. WILLIAM BOORSE Bluffton College, A.B., Harvard University, Notre Dame Uni- versity, Temple University. Notorious for his quickies . . . currently studying for his master's degree . . . the Navy helped him see the world. Problems of Democracy, Principles of Economics, United States History, Assistant Football Coach, Game Club. MR. CHARLES V. BOLD University of Pennsylvania, B.S.p Temple, M.Ed., University of California. Well known for kidding students . . . civic-minded . . . proud of his cat, Buster . . . well informed in psychology. History, English, Civics, Problems of Democracy. W. BOORSE C. BOLD MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MR. MARTIN HUGHES MR. BERNARD CORTESE Haverford College, B.S., Temple University, M.Ed., Penn State Penn State University, B.S. University' Came to Souderton High from Coalport . . . interested in any- Ardent tennis fan and expert player . . . clever basketball thing scientific or aesthetic . . . hobbies include radio and Flying. coach . . . constantly talking about his little son. Arnhmenc Science Algebra I, ll, Arithmetic, Math Club, Chess Club. MR. CHARLES C. MILLER MR. WILLIAM E. MAXWELL Kutztown State Teachers College, Temple University. Temple University, B.S., M.Ecl. Efficient in everything he does . . . will always challenge an Resides in Souderton . . . efficiency is his motto . . . keen sense excuse for absence . . . popular with male trig students. of humor . . . working for his Doctorate at Temple. Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Principal, Algebra, Student Council Advisor, Key Club. Audio-Visual Club, ticket collector at athletic events. B. CORTESE W. MAXWELL M. HUGHES C. MILLER SCIENCE LANGUAGES MR. JAMES A. HUNTZINGER MR. RAYMOND F. BOOMHOWER Kutztown State Teachers College, B.S., Albright College, Southern Muhlenburg College, A B. Methodm' Amateur horticulturist . . . collects stamps for other people . . . Former analytical chemist in Texas . . . possesses a slight southern friendly . . . an ace at telling stories to students. draw' G la Texas' Spanish, English, Spanish Club. Biology, Physics, General Science. MR. MARTIN l. HULSIZER MRS. MABEL B. GERHART Muhlenberg College, 8.5.5 Kutztown State Teachers College, Cornell University, B.A., M.A., University of Munich. Umvemty of Pennsylvamai Penn Stole Unwersny' Music strikes her fancy . . . likes the outdoors . . . enioys travel- Owns a sparkling '54 Lincoln Capri . . . vacations at Lake ing . . . lives in a beautiful new home. Wallenpaupak . . . designs plastic knickknacks . . . keeps the senior chemistry students on their toes. Enghsh' Lahn' Semor Assembly' General Science, Chemistry, Chemistry Club. J. HUNTZINGER M. HULSIZER R. BOOMHOWER M. GERHART COMMERCIAL HOME ECONOMICS MISS ELIZABETH S. GERHART MRS. MARY JANE HERSHEY Taylor School of Business, University of Hawaii, Temple Univer- Goshen College, B.A., Drexel Institute of Technology. my' B'S M'Ed' Patrols the corridors each morning before school . . . clever Five feet two, keen sense of humor . . . well-informed on Hawaii with the sewing machine . . . lives to cook. . . . her handwriting compares with the best . . . put much work Home Economics, Knimng Club. mto this yearbook. Typing, Shorthand I, Rapid Calculation, Typing Club, Business Advisor of Unaliyi. MISS HELENA CLARK HOULT Temple University, B.S. in Education, Philadelphia Business College. MRS. MARTHA GREASER Does a splendid iob with the booster and magazine drives . . . Drexel Institute of Technology, Cedar Crest College, B.S. well-known for her beautiful handwriting . . . liked by all who associate with her. Typing, Salesmanship, Commercial Mathematics, Rapid Calculation, Economic Geography, Filing, Business English, .lr. Red Cross Club. Home Economics' Home Economic Club' MISS MARY REISLER Bloomsburg State Teachers College, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, M.Ed. Sees to it that shorthand students are kept up-to-date . . students enioy hearing her relate experiences from her summer iobs . . . plea.ing personality. Bookkeeping I, ll, Shorthand ll, Business Practice. E. GERHART M. REISLER M. GREASER M HERSHEY Pleasant home economist . . . easy to get along with . . . fine, capable gourmet . . . always willing to help in a student proiect. INDUSTRIAL ARTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION MR. WILLIAM C. MAZA MR. DALPHUS H. SMOOT Millersville State Teachers College, B.S., Lehigh University, M.Ed. Temple University, B.S. Capable instructor of the famous shop boys . . . noted for Spends much time in the outdoors. . . coaching sports at Souder- tall tales . . . keeps Maza's Mighty Mites in shape with fast- ton High since i927 . . . popular with all the students. moving practice sessions. Geography, Boy's Health, Physical Education, Auto Theory. Industrial Arts, Coach, .lunior High Sports. MISS IRENE M. WHITE Temple University, B.S. in Ed. An athlete in and out of school . . . the most quiet teacher at MR. CLARENCE T. GAZDICK Souderton High . . . avid Temple booster. Kutztown State Teachers College, ILS., Penn State University, Health, Athletic Club, Physical Education. M.Ed.p Millersville State Teachers College. Seen collecting tickets at the basketball and football games . . . able faculty advisor of the cheerleaders . . . close friend of the JOHN MEYERS geneml senior b0Y5' Susquehanna University, B.S., Penn State University. Pflnllngr Mechunlfcl DfUWl 9' Cheerleading Club- Has the best record of any Souderton High Football coach . . . sports flashy matching ties and socks . . . proficient gym instructor . . . olficiates in several sports. Physical Education, Health, Varsity S Club, Football coach. W. MAZA C. GAZDICK J. MEYERS D. SMOOT FINE ARTS INFIRMARY AND LIBRARY MR. MAURICE W. FOULKE MRS. EMMA K. WEIL West Chester State Teachers College. University of Penna. School of Nursing. Gifted director of the famous Souderton High Band . . . easy Always sympathetic to those in trouble . . . soft-spoken . . to get along with . . . stimulates school spirit . . . lover of good interested in the welfare of the students. music' School Nurse. Music Appreciation, Band, Color Guard, Maiorettes. MISS AILENE NASE MISS FRANCES CAROL WEINERT Houghton College' B'A'i University of Buffclol Alfred Umvemiy' University of Penna., B.S.7 Columbia University, B.S. in Lib. Science, Small and petite . . . appreciates new apparel . . . traveling, Temple University, M.Ed. concern' and on fulfill her Idle hours' Boosts all school activities . . . proud of her fancy feline friend Music, Chorus, Treblettes. . . . keeps the library ship-shape. MR. CALVIN H. RUTH librarian, Unaliyi Advisor, Assistant Play Directress. Philadelphia Museum School of Art, M.S.p Temple University. Always seen where there is on art group . . . enioys a good ioke or funny story . . . responsible for posters and scenery around school. Art, Mechanical Drawing, Art Club. A. NASE M. FOULKE C. WEINERT E. WEIL T GUIDANCE SCHOOL SECRETARIES Letters, checks, and scandal sheets land more letters, checks, and scandal sheetsl! Few people stop to acknowledge the efficiency with which Souderton High's two secretaries, MISS VERNA K. HARLAN and MISS BETTY JEAN HUNSBERGER, accom- plish their never-ending tasks. What a sigh of relief they must heave when they finish piles of letters and papers each day. MISS HARLAN, Mr. Crouthamel's proficient secretary, has been with Souderton High School for I8 years. She spends her school hours typing letters, writing checks, and taking care of tickets to school functions when necessary. Her spare-time hobby is parakeet raising. She currently has more than three dozen of these fascin- ating birds. MISS HUNSBERGER is secretary to the principal, Mr. Maxwell. She can be heard tapping away on her typewriter into the waning hours of the afternoon. When she isn't typing, she is usually mimeo- graphing the da'ly information sheet for teachers. Betty Jean has a sparkling appearance-not only on her face but also on her left ring finger. l. WHITE W. H. SK Shown are the cooks in a typical scene at lunch-time. CAFETERIA STAFF Waiting to serve nearly 900 hungry students and teachers each school day are five able women-Bertha Frederick, Mildred Frederick, Alverta Hengey, Ruth Price, and Alice Sell. Aided by Mrs. Hershey and her staff of senior high girls, Souderton's voracious students ore offered nutritious platters, tempting salads and desserts, and tasty soups. Three ofthe cooks find time for interesting hobbies. Mrs. Hangey collects small shoes, with 50 of them in her ceramics collection. Mrs. Price paints pictures while Mrs. Bertha Frederick's hobby is taking care of her grandchildren. Our maintenance crew consists of Titus Meyers, Sam Roberts and LeRoy Gargas MAINTENANCE CREW The arduous job of keeping our school clean, tending the lawns, and keeping the athletic fields in shape is entrusted to our three-man ianitorial staff-Mr. Gargos, Mr. Meyers, and Mr. Roberts. From the standpoint of seniority, Mr. Gargas is the veteran of the group. A resident of Souderton all his life, he has been a ianitor at our school for nine years. Mr. Titus Meyers, also a life-long resident of Souderton, has been with us for four years. When not carrying out his duties at Souder- ton High, he spends much time tending his flower gardens at home. The newest addition to the staff is Mr. Samuel Roberts. Sam, as he is known to the students, is a resident of Harleysville, where the good people live. Being an avid outdoorsman, he enioys hunting and fishing. Working day and night to improve the physical plant of Souder- tan High, our hard-working maintenance crew has made our school a model of appearance and efficiency. R. PRICE, A. HENGEY, M. FREDERICK, E. MOYER, B. FREDERICK .1Sf'N.p5-3 I f Y AM !'NfNf-gp fN.fYf'X.JfXfXJ filkfg- f'5fSv fig fg-1 xg, I T-fx XIX! I- , LORETTA AGAR Loretta General Faithful cafeteria worker who puts the milk bottles on our trays . . . in- defatigible talker and worker . . . active in Hi-B. A. activities . . . plans to enter Bible School. Biscuit Making, third prize 2, Cafeteria Worker, 4, Home Ec. Club, 4, Handicraft Club, 4, Unaliyi Biographic Staff. JOANNE ALDERFER Joanne Academic A genial member of the Harleys- ville Gang . . . makes many of her own clothes . . . interested in social service work and Bob . . . a veteran band member. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 'l, 2, 3, 4, Cafeteria Worker 4, Stag Line, Betty Crocker Homemaker of To- morrow Award. LARRY ALDERFER Ho Academic This handsome lad is especially popular with Patty . . . proud owner of a maroon Pontiac convert- ible . . . interminable laugh . . . industrious worker. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Football l, 2, Girl Crazy , Varsity S . JANET ALEXANDER Bunny Academic Sports enthusiast . . . tennis, swim- ming, diving, reading, and Len occupy her idle hours . . . peppy cheer- leader . . . college bound. J. Fretz Insurance Contest, first prize I, Cheerleader 3, 4, Hockey 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, Home Ec. Club 4, Unaliyi Biographic and Photographic Staff. LOIS ALLEBACH DOROTHY BARNDT Lois Academic Dotty Gener Enioys reading and sewing . . . Enioys reading, writing, sewir will enter the nursing profession . . . and cooking . . . undeniable tale usually seen with Gerry . . . neat as an artist . . . blushes easily . . appearance . . . quiet but friendly. talkative. Junior Chorus l, Spanish Club, Second prize in Biscuit Makir Unaliyi Art Staff. Contest 'l, Art Club. r is iz-, ROBERT BARNDT DONALD W. BENNER Ace General Squeeno Acadel Rising young carpenter . . . bash- Avid reader , . . proficient so ful when around girls curly, ierk at Fuhr's . . . fugitive fri blonde hair . . . gym is his pet studying . . . dry sense of hun peeve . . . easy-going. . . . whips around in his sleek ble Chrysler. Student Council 2, Unaliyi B graphic Staff. GEORGIANNA BERTHOLD eorgie General Possesses an endless supply of :lothing . . . attractive . . . always getting into trouble of some sort . . . limmy is the fellow in her life. Hockey 25 Usherette 35 Cafeteria Worker 25 Art Club 45 Unaliyi Sports Staff. ROBERT BLEW Pinky Academic Good example of the silent type . . . perfect facsimile of an Indian in Girl Crazy . . . likes hunting and photography . . . proud of his Chevie. Girl Crazy 5 Audio-Visual Club 'l, 2, 3, 45 Science Club. GUILLERMO CHEGWIN Bill Academic Came to Souderton from Colombia, South America . . . loyal Explorer Scout . . . sports numerous old ialopies . . . always keeps those around him in stitches . . . one senior who is agradando with the ladies. Chorus 45 Girl Crazy 5 Unaliyi Art Staff. EMILIE CLASS Em General Peppy captain of the cheerleaders . . . sports enthusiast . . . always laughing or talking . . . loads of school spirit. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Captain 45 Hockey 2, 3, 45 Hockey Co-Captain 45 Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 Art Club. ALVIN CLEMENS Obbie Academic Gullible . . . noted for his expres- sive blue eyes . . . always has room in his blue Mercury for females . . . college bound. Student Council l, 2, 45 Senior Assembly OFficer5 Chorus 35 Foot- ball I, 45 Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 Track 45 Key Club, Treasurer 45 Varsity S Club 45 Unaliyi Sports Staff. LEON BOYER LOIS BROBST 'yer General Brobst Academic Preters motorcycles to cars . . . Souderton's most ardent Gettys- l'UClLl'E CLEMENS unting days till graduation . . . burg fan . . . interested in occupo- LUCY General iod garage mechanic . . . efficient tional therapy . . . blushes easily Insepcmme Companion of Do, echanical worker . . . seen but .. . recognizable by her quizical beautiful blonde messes 'ugeg 'dom heard. expression . . . leading lady in sparkling blue eyes ' ' ' is the Stag Line. ..GenemI Gong... Chorus 2, 3, 45 Treblettes 45 Girl Crazy 5 Stag Line 5 Usherette 35 Unaliyi Biographic StaFf. 21 Art Club 4. GRACE CONSTANZER Grace Academic Quite a vamp in our senior play, . . . really has a flair for males. . . known for her accomplishments as a soda ierk . . . interested in designing . . . participates in all class activities. Student Council 25 Girl Crazy 5 Usherette 35 Refreshment Stand 45 Art Club. RENEE CRESSMAN Renee Academic Nursing dominates her ambitions . . . Cut-rate soda ierk . . . Johnny is her man . . . toots the licorice stick. Band I, 2, 3, 45 Hockey l, 25 Baseball I5 Stag Line. DALE CROUTHAMEL Tarzan Academic An authority on war, weapons, and strategy . . . interested in the sciences . . . never seems to have any worries . . . a sure bet for Army Life. LEE CROUTHAMEL Ugh Academic Dry sense of humor . . . avid fisherman . . . assiduous member of the Audio-Visual Club . . . plans to attend Spring Garden Institute. Refreshment Stand 45 Audio-Visual Club 4. RICHARD CURRAN Vet Academic Hopes to enter college in the fall . . frequently late for school . . . likes to tease . . . happy-go-lucky. Track 2, 3, 4. JANIS DILLINGER Janis Academ Plays the organ well . . . woul like to work with handicapped chili ren after school . . . capable maio ette . . . looks forward to seeing blue Chevie as often as possible. Maiorette I, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 1 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Cafeteria Work: 45 Unaliyi Biographic Staff. JANET DORN Dorn Academic Pert member of our color guard . . . sports the class ring of the class president . . . her goal is to go to college . . . member of the Telford Gang. Senior Assembly Secretary 45 Student Council 35 Band I5 Hockey I, 25 Basketball I, 25 Color Guard 45 Usherette 35 Stag Line 5 May Queen Attendant 45 Unaliyi Business Staff. RICHARD DORN Richard Acade Ultra-quiet and peaceable . enioys a good swim . . . plans become a radio technician a graduation . . . always punctual. Sportsman's Club 4. NANCY LEE DREBELBIS NAOMI ELLINGER Nance Academic Shorty General A transfer student from Upper Likes children . . . one of the few Darby High . . . enioys horseback red-heads in our class. . .the silent riding and good music . . . pleasing type . . .enioys sewing, cooking, and personality . . . plans to go into boating . . . will be married soon technical work. after graduation. Chorus 3, 4, Girl Crazy , Usher- Handicraft Club 4, Home Econ- ette 3. omics Club 4. LOIS S. FEIN GOLD l Academic Active in all school functions . . . is many interests, always busy . . . ves to talk . . . college bound . . . is sung and danced for veterans in lrious USO functions. Student Council l, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, ebelettes 2, 3, 4, Hockey 2, Sirl Crazy , Assistant Unaliyi Editor Refreshment Stand 4. MARJORIE FITZGERALD Margie Commercial Always seen with the l 2-B Gang . . . likes to embroider . . . works hard at whatever she tries . . . did the lion's share of the typing for the Unaliyi. Junior Chorus, Refreshment Stand 4, Handicraft Club 4, Unaliyi Business Staff. ROCHELLE FORZATO Roach Academic Recently became a resident of Cherry Lane . . . advocates freedom of speech . . . a born athlete . . . loquacious . . . Chryslers are tops with her. Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Scholarship to hockey camp 3, 4, Most Valuable player on Hockey Team 4, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Softball 3, 4, Refreshment Stand 4, Cafeteria Worker 3, 4, Unaliyi Sports Staff. PAUL FRANKENFIELD Fox Commercial Sports a hot, new Dodge . . .carrot- topped . . . often seen with Squeeno and Ugh . . . his mania-cars and travel. Chorus 3, 4, Unaliyi Business Staff. HERBERT FREDERICK Herb General Enioys raising guinea pigs . . . quiet in class . . . ardent stamp collector and bee enthusiast . . . would like to make truck driving his career. GERALDINE FREED Gerry Academic A member of the treblettes . . . participates in many of the Hi-B. A. Activities . . . always well-groomed. Chorus 'l, 2, 3, 4, Treblettes, 3, 4, Junior Chorus, District Chorus. BETTY GERHART JEAN FREED Jeannie General Excellent seamstress . . . often seen with Renee . . . waitress at OIlie's . . . likes children . . . in- sistant talker. Home Economics Club 4, Art Club 4, Farm Show Award, Unaliyi Biographic Staff. JUNE FREED June Commercial A seasoned knitter . . . spends leisure time with Bob . . . always ready for a good ioke or amusing story . . . embroiders well . . . nice to know. Junior Chorus, Gregg Competent Typist Award, Handicraft Club 4. RALPH FREED Freedy General Louie, the cab driver, in Girl Crazy . . . acting is right down his alley . . . faithful member of the band . . . would like to become a mortician. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Girl Crazy. PAUL GARIS Charlie General Future carpenter . . . enioys watch- ing television . . . artistically in- clined . . . easy-going . . . one of the General Gang. Art Club 4. L. ANNE GARRECHT Anne Commercial Buddy is her interest outside of school . . . avid gum chewer . . . likes dancing . . . fervid member of Commercial Gang. Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Refreshment Stand 4, Cafeteria Worker 3, PAULINE GERHARD Polly Academi Staunch advocate of 4-H Club . . . future woman in white . . . f willing worker . . . feminine iack-ol all-trades . . . likes sewing ant knming. Knitting Club 4, Handicraft Clu 4, Unaliyi Biographic Staff. EUGENE HAROLD GERHAR' Footsie Acac Betty Commercial Preferred matrimony to gradua- tion . . . member of the chorus and the Treblettes . . . pretty dark hair. Assembly Officer l, Student Coun- cil 1, Band 2, Chorus l, 3, 4, Treb- lettes 3, 4, Girl Crazy , May Queen Attendant l,Usherette 3, Manager of Magazine Drive and Booster Cam- paign 4, Booster Campaign Highest Salesman 4. Giant of the class . . . a r helper and good worker . . . e riding in his '37 shot rod. Chemistry Club, Handy Hi-Y Club, Chess and Checker Track 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1 l naliyi Business Staff. KENNETH GERHART en Academic Sports a '36 Ford Coupe . . . 1andsome . . . member of the Na- 'ional Guard . . . future plans include business school . . . his heart belongs ro Nance. Class President 2, 35 Student Council 25 Football l, 45 Basketball lg Varsity S Club 3, 45 Host, Junior- Senior Prom. JOAN R. GETTY .loan Academic Ballerina of the senior class . . . smart dresser . . . often caught dreaming . . . lovely speaking voice . . . Don's mate. Junior Assembly Officer l5 Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Treblettes 2, 3, 45 Girl Crazy 5 Usherette 35 Color Guard 45 Unaliyi Biographic Staff. JOHN GOTWALS ohnny Academic Came to Souderton from the iastern Mennonite College in his enior year . . . one of our senior hams . . . Mr. Boorse's interrogator 1 P.O.D. . . . smooth, wavy hair. DAWN GREASER Dawn General Attractive member of the color guard . . . well-groomed . . . faith- ful cafeteria worker . . . plans to attend the Marinella School of Beauty Culture. Color Guard 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Treblettes 45 Usherette 35 Cafeteria Worker 3, 45 Unaliyi Biographic Staff5 Stag Line. JERRY ANNE GREASER Jerry Commercial Plans a clerical future . . . Anne's loyal companion . . . gay, vivacious . . . snappy dresser . . . has a smile for everyone. Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Hockey 2, 3, 45 Refreshment Stand 45 Cafeteria Worker 35 Gregg Competent Typist Award5 Unaliyi Business Staff. LIGA GRlNBERGS Liga Academic Originally from Latvia . . . came to Souderton from Upper Perkiomen in her iunior year . . . college bound . . . whiz in math. Chorus 45 May Queen Attendant 3. HlRAM LAMAR GROSS Bud Academic Has a smile for everyone . . . sports enthusiast . . . academically inclined . . . shys from women . . . absorbs languages easily. Senior Assembly President5 Chorus 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Baseball 35 Varsity Club 3, 45 Typing Club 45 Stag Line, 5 Unaliyi Sports Staff. DORIS GRUBB Grubby Academic Prospective nurse . . . in alliance with the Harleysville Gang . high salesman of the magazine drive in her sophomore, iunior, and senior years . . . enioys sports and is a good athlete herself. Band l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball I, 2, 3, 45 Basketball l, 25 Unaliyi Art Staff. DENNIS GRUVER Denny Academic One of Souderton High's well- known Serenaders . . . often treats girls to a ride in his Buick . . . plans to attend Business School after graduation . . . popular with every- one. Senior Assembly chorister 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 2, 3, Girl Crazy , Unaliyi Business Staff. SHIRLEY HACKMAN Shirley Commercial Considerable interest in Pottstown . . . sports specs . . . neat dresser . . . often seen with Lucille . . . al- ways willing to help others. Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Girl Crazy. GAIL HAIRE Gail Academic Competent cheerleader . . . fas- tidious dresser . . . heart belongs to Chick . . . friendly . . . pals with Lois. Cheerleader 3, 4, Usherette 3, Stag Line , Unaliyi Biographic Staff. BETTY HALLMAN Betty Commercial Very quiet . . . adores Chevies . . . future plans include secretarial work and Ernie . . . waitress at her father's establishment. Junior Chorus, Competent Typist Award, Handicraft Club 4, Unaliyi Business Staff. ROSANNA L. HALLMAN Rosie Academic Tall, vivacious blonde . . . excels in all she undertakes . . . lover of art, music, and Johnnie . . . good college material. Class officer 2, 4, Latin ll prize 3, Biology prize 2, Scholarship prize 2, Most valuable player award in basketball, Color Guard 4, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Treblettes 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 2, 3, 4, Softball I, Girl Crazy , Arrowhead 2, 3, 4, Usherette 3, Unaliyi Staff, Honor Student. IRWIN HARTZELL lrvy Acaden Trumpeter of the Serenaders . always well-groomed .. . does believe in homework . . . roman interests lie with the Class of I956. Band I, 2, 3, 4, Baseball Football 3, 4, Math Club 4. JEANETTE HEDRICK Nettie Academic Cute and popular . . . can always find time in her schedule for Rich . . . high scholastic average . . . future nurse . . . handy with the sewing machine . . . valedictorian. Assembly oHicer I, Highest Scho- lastic Average Award 3, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Treblettes 2, 3, 4, Hockey I, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4, GirI Crazy , Stag Line , Arrowhead 2, 3, 4, May Queen Attendant I, 2, 4, Usherette 3, Maiorette I, 2, 3, Assistant Literary Editor of Unaliyi. LUCILLE HENDRICKS Lucy Acaden Miss White's little girl . . . mei ber of the HarleysviIle Gang . . considerate of others . . . incessc talker . . . always eager for a laug Band I, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Bai 2, 3, 4, Hockey Manager 4, Baske ball I, 2, Softball I, 2, Cafetel Worker 4, Unaliyi Sports Staff. JOHN HILTEBEITEL l-link Academic Plays in Doc's orchestra . . . His 1eart belongs to an attractive senior . . future lies in electronics . . . a 'Ham at heart. Band 2, 3, 4, Stag Line. GERALD HUEBNER Heater General On the staff ot the Keystone Diner . . . future lies in the culinary arts . . . interested in stamp collecting . . . loyal to any cause that will promote Telford. Chorus 2, 3, Unaliyi Business Staff. ARDEN HUNSBERGER 'lam Academic An ambitious coin collector with a 'aluable collection . . . enioys all rutdoor activities . . . proud of the act that he hails from Telford . . . :eeps the girls agog with his cool Qlothing. Refreshment stand 4. GRACE HUNSBERGER Gracie Commercial Frequently seen with Lois. . . good school spirit. . . quiet until you get to know her .. . plans to work at Harleysville Mutual. Home Ec Club 4, Unaliyi Business Staff. SIDNEY HUNSBERGER Sid Academic interested in everything connected with sports . . . rarely sees eye to eye with teachers . . . probably holds the record for trips to Moscow . . . plans to enter the Coast Guard. Student Council l, 2, Chorus 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, All'Bux-Mont Basketball, Second Team, Baseball l, 2, 3, Track 2, 3, 4, Varsity S Club 4, Unaliyi Sports Statt. BETTY HUNSICKER Betty General A whiz in Home Ec classes . . . the crystal ball reveals a designing or dressmaking future . . . Keystone Diner employee . . . won state tame for her prize-winning Dutch Apple Treat recipe. Band l, 2, 3, 4,Cafeteria Worker 2, 3, 4, Art Prize l, Farm Show Award 3, Unaliyi Art Stott, McCall's Fashion Board 4, Sketching Club 4. RAY A. HUNSICKER Hee! Hee! Academic Ted Williams' choice as the most under-rated football player in the Bux-Mont . . . enioys popular music . . . delights in watching the color guard . . . should move to Florida so that he could play baseball every day. Student Council l, 2, 3, Chorus 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, All-Bux-Mont Football, Second Team, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity S Club 4, Key Club 4, Unaliyi Sports Staff. NORMAN KELLER Hook Academic Hard-working basketball manager . . . school shutterbug . . . mad about cars and photography . . . future Blulttonian . . . interested in a Pennridge lass. Chorus 3, 4, Football l, Basketball manager l, 3, 4, Girl Crazy , Math Club 4, Unaliyi Photographic Staff. WEIR KIRCHER Weir General Quiet and congenial . . . future telephone lineman . . . avid radio fan . . . at home with the brush and easel. Art Club. NANCY KIRKPATRICK Nancie Academic Enioys dancing, swimming, and art . . . fervent Chemistry book toter . . . her heart belongs to a handsome sailor . . . future nurse. Chorus 3, Treblettes 3, Basketball I, 2, Baseball l, 3, 4, Girl Crazy stage manager, Art Club, Indian Echo l, 2, 3, Unaliyi Art Staff. ERNEST KLEE Ernie Academic Plans a future in the U. S. Air Force . . . can take a car apart and put it back together again . . . devours hillbilly music . . . proud of Klee's Restaurant. Chorus 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, Refreshment Stand 4, Math Club 4, Unaliyi Sports Staff. JANET KLINE Janet Academic Efficient component of student council . . . pals with Diane . . . delightful company . . . headed for West Chester in the fall. Student Council 3, 4, Hockey l, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, Girl Crazy stage manager, Unaliyi Biographic Staff. YVONNE ADELE KUFEN Gismo General Came to Souderton from Schwenks- ville in her iunior year . . . talkative . . . shows an interest in Muhlenburg . . . future woman in white. Schwenksville High l, 2, Knitting Club 4, Handicraft Club 4. JOAN MARIE LABS Labes Academ Avid athletic enthusiast . . . po sesses a gift for spontaneous laughti . . . future pedigogue . . . pepp flag bearer of the color guard. Chorus 2, 3, 4, Color Guard A Basketball l, 2, 3, Girl Crazy Usherette 3, Unaliyi Biographic Stal LARRY LANDES Larry Academic Can give background and facts on any figure on the sporting scene . . . very polite . . . steady com- panion of Merle . . . future Digger O'Dell. Student Council l, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Trophy 3, All-Bux-Mont Basketball, Second Team 3, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Girl Crazy , Math Club 4, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, District Chorus, Unaliyi Sports Editor. PHYl.LlS LANDES Phyl Comme Amiable . . . pals around Ruthie . . . adept at ice skating roller skating . . . competent the quill. Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girl Crazy. NANCY LANDIS RUTH LANDIS an Academic Ruthie General Plans to fulfill her nursing ambitions Enjoys swimming and ice-skating . . loves to paint and knit . . . . . . plans to work at Harleysville loward is her favorite pastime . . . Mutual. . .often seen driving a blue sually seen with Rebecca or Pauline. Pontiac . . . has a flair for sewing. Handicraft Club 4, Knitting Club 4. Handicraft Club 4. MARY JANE LEDERACH nie General Plans to get married after grad- tion . . . all-round girl . . . top- tch softball hurler . . . an usherette the Pottstown Youth Center . . . ell-monnered. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, ftball l, 2, 3, 4, Cafeteria Worker 3, 4, Unaliyi Sports Staff. FRANK MARTIN Frank Academic Future law student . . . good natured . . . good school spirit . . . noted for his unusual giggle . . . not afraid of an argument. High salesman in Booster Cam- paign 4, Chorus l, Math Club 4, Chess Club 4, UnaliyiBiographic Staff. REBECCA MCCOACH Becky Academic Will attend nursing school after graduation . . . serene countenance . . . an authority on hillbilly music . . . works well with others. Handicraft Club 4. SAMUEL CLEMONS MILLER Sam Academic Quiet senior from Towamencin . . . owns stock in the Pennsylvania rail- road . . . never without his briefcase . . . possesses a strong dislike for the opposite sex . . . loses much sleep over the fact that trolleys are dis- appearing. Girl Crazy stage work 4, Audio- Visual Club 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Business Staff. L. STRATTON MOSSER Moss Academic lndustrious Moyer 81 Son employee . . . an ardent philatelist . . . puts himself whole-heartedly into what- ever task comes up . . . plans to take up apprentice toolmaking. Student Council l, 3, Chorus 4, Football 1, Refreshment Stand. ADRIAN VICKI MOYER Virg Academic Capable leader ofthe Night Owl Gang . . . the iolliest senior . . . keen promoter of all SHS events . . . prodigious sense of humor. Class Vice-President 3, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Art Club 4, Unaliyi Biographic Staff. JUANITA MOYER Nita General One of the popular senior cheer- leaders . . . has an abundance of school spirit . . . enioys music and art . . . plans to become an airline stewardess . . . a member of the famous General Gang. Cheerleading 3, 45 Basketball 25 Baseball 25 Cafeteria Worker 35 Art Club 45 Unaliyi Sports Staff. LOl5 MOYER Lo Commercial Happiest while playing the piano . . . wants to delve into secretarial work . . . interested in church work . . . illustrious member of the l2-B Gang. Class Secretary 45 Chorus I, 2, 3, 45 Girl Crazy 5 Gregg Competent Typist Award5 Unaliyi Business Staff. RODERICK H. MOYER Ricky General Always in good humor . . . Mr. Maza's right hand man . . . Mr. Miller's left hand man . . . likes working on cars . . . enjoys manual labor. Audio-Visual Club 4. RONALD MOYER Ron Academic Often seen driving his blue and cream Ford coupe . . . good photog- rapher . . . heading for college . . . always one of the first to solve a math problem. Chorus 3, 45 Refreshment stand 45 Stag Line5 Math Club 45 Unaliyi Photographic Staff. , 3 0 GWENDOLYN MUSSELMAN Muz Academic Personality plus . . . always seen with Lubes . . . supports the Phillies down to the last out . . . captain of the color guard. Chorus 2, 3, 45 Treblettes 3, 45 Color Guard 45 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 Girl Crazy 5 Stag Line 5 Usherette 35 Unaliyi Sports Staff. is Zii A 5- ' ,,,. ' 1 if A Q .gym ,Q fi 3 5 PATRICIA ANN NASE Pqf Academic Writes school news with Margie . . . neat penmanship . . . attended a one-room schoolhouse before com- ing to Souderton High .. . hard- working blonde. Student Council 3, 45 General Science Prize l5 Arrowhead 2, 3, 45 Unaliyi Biographic Staft5 Honor Student. DONALD NASE Don Acaden Lofty center on the basketbt team . . . proficient president Student Council future mee . . . usually seen with Joan. Assembly Vice-President l5 S1 dent Council President 45 Bal l, 2, 3, 45 Football l5 Basketbt l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 G Crazy 5 Math Club 45 Unal Biographic Staff. ROYDEN W. OVERHOLTZER Ro Acade Heartbroken when A's went Kansas City . . . delights in writ essays . . . enioys all sports . obstinate in his belief that ll Thomas will return to the maiors . future lies in iournalism. Student Council 3, 45 Times Herr School Reporter 35 Arrowhead 3, Key Club, Lieutenant Goverr District lB, 45 Unaliyi Editor. EDNA M. PARK idie Academic Came to us from Texas in her nior year . . . nursing is her future .. good-natured . .. capable urnalist. Ysleta High, Texas l, 25 Arrow- :ad 3, 45 Student Council 45 Unaliyi lerary Editor. MYRNA PIERSON Myrn Academic Plans to attend nursing school . . . well-known for her fine singing voice . . .loves reading and swimming. . . happiest when Bill is around. Chorus l, 2, 3, 45 Treblette 2, 3, 45 Girl Crazy 5 Unaliyi Biographic Staff. MARJORIE PRICE rgie Academic Dne half of the Price-Martin duo . when not with Frank, she can be nd with Pat . .. writes school fs for the Arrowhead and the 'ristown Times Herald . . am- ous basketball manager. ttudent Council I5 Chorus 2, 3, 45 ketball Manager 3, 45 Arrow- d 3, 45 Usherette 35 Salutatorian Senior class5 Unaliyi Biographic Ff. ALLEN RICKERT, JR. Rick Academic Manager of the Serenaders . . . Mr. Maxwell's pet peeve . . . helps originate nicknames with Larry . . . proud of Shorty and his Nash Rambler . . . authority on popular music5 can name most existing or- chestras. Band 'l, 2, 3, 45 Bux-Mont Band 35 Football l, 2, 3, 45 Basketball l, 25 Baseball l, 25 Key Club5 Math Club 45 Varsity S Club5 Stag Line 45 Unaliyi Biographic Editor. BARBARA RIGGALL Babs Commercial Pleasant disposition . . . pretty, curly hair . . . quiet until you get to know her . . . future secretary . . . her heart lies in North Carolina. Junior Chorus5 Usherette 35 Unaliyi Business Staff. LYLE ROSENBERGER Lush Academic Rich bass voice . . . best bet for a minister from the senior class . . . hearty laugh . . . plans to attend Messiah College. Chorus 3, 4. JUDITH A. RUTH Jude Commercial Attractive blonde with face and figure to match . . . drives a Stude- baker . . . usually seen with the Night Owls Gang . . . enioys dancing . . . future secretary. Cheerleader 3, 45 Unaliyi Business Staff. WALTER H. SCHMIDT, JR. Schmitty General Returned to Souderton High after a brief intermission at Scranton . . . expects to become a bricklayer . . . likes to cut up .. . Mr. Boorses' supreme example. Football 4. 31 e DONNA LEE SCHNABLE Schnibs Commercial Famous for her frequent uprocrs . . . iconoclastically inclined . . . revelous member of the Night Owl Gang . . . dance enthusiast. Refreshment Stand 45 Unaliyi Business Manager. FRED SEITZ Fred Academic Member of the famous Serenaders . . . active class president . . . a mathematical wizard bound for Lehigh University . . . popular with everyone, especially Janet . . . clever. Band l, 2, 3, 45 Class President 45 Football l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball l, 3, 45 Track 35 Key Club5 Math Club 45 Stag Line. ALAN SHOEMAKER Shaey Academic Interested in the technical end of radios . . . a loyal Explorer Scout . . . should do well when he goes to college . . . tennis ranks tops as a sport with him. Band l, 2, 3, 45 Math Club 4. JOHN SMOOT Smooty Academic Enthusiastic Yankee fan . . . plans to go to college . . . makes a petite iunior blonde happy . . . active in all sports . . . promotes a dog named Chip with all possible vigor. Student Council 2, 35 Chorus 2, 35 Football l5 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 Girl Crazy 5 Key Club, President 45 Unaliyi Sports Staff. WALTER SOEDER MARIAN SOMMERS Walt General Marian Gene: Frequently seen with Joanne . . . Active in 4-H activities . . . clev enjoys hunting, fishing, and swimming wit . . . plans to be a kindergart . . . Sergeant-at-Arms for the Key teacher . . . polite and considerate Club . . . considerable ability in art. Handicraft Club 45 Knitting Club Football 2, 35 Key Club 4. Unaliyi Biographic Staff. AUDREY JOAN SOUDER Audrey Academic Plans to study hairdressing at Marinella Beauty Academy . . . plays a flute in the band . . . enioys painting and playing the organ . . . quiet until she gets started talking. Band l, 2, 3, 45 Unaliyi Biographic Staff. ALTON STYER Dead Eye Commer Would like to be a chef . always trying to promote Salfc ville . . . craves the elements . seldom seen without Walt. Football 25 Girl Crazy 5 Um Business StaH. CHARLES SWARTLEY Chuck General Truly Souderton High's baseball ace . . . easy-going member of the l2-C Gang . . . Tylersport's most popular citizen . . . always anxious for new adventures in the great outdoors. Baseball l, 2, 3, 4. DIANE SWARTZ Diane Academic Competent player of the licorice stick . . . Texas-bound for college . . . scholastically adept . . . be- lieves the Phillies can take it all in l955. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, Unaliyi Biographic Staff. JANET THOMAS :net Commercial Goes for Sellersville scenery in a ig way . . . a native of Tylersport . . efficient cashier in the cafeteria . . loads of fun. Baseball l, Cafeteria Worker 4, ome Ec. Club, Assistant Manager of lagazine Drive 4, Gregg Competent fpist Award, Unaliyi Business Staff. Q f Q .... xiii is . BARBARA UMSTEAD Barbara Academic The J. P. Morgan of the senior class . . . plays the french horn in the band . . . a good-looking usher- ette in her iunior year . . . neat and tidy. Class Treasurer l, 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont 2, Basketball l, 2, Baseball l, 2, May Queen At- tendant 2, Usherette 3, Stag Line , Unaliyi Biographic Staff. MARGARET JEANNE VAN DYKE Van Academic One of the top senior artists . . . slim Jim type . . . beautiful smile . . . gay and gullible . . . always ready to hear a funny story. Student Council 3, Art Prize 3, Usherette 3, Maiorette l, 2, 3, 4, Stag Line , Hostess of Prom and Christmas Dance, May Queen Attend- ant 3, May Queen 4, Art Club, Unaliyi Art Editor. HARVEY WAMBOLD Harv Academic Interested in sports and his low, black convertible . . . wonderful as Jake, the caretaker, in Girl Crazy . . . fascinated by butchers . . . keeps the girls guessing. Student Council 2, 3, Track 4, Baseball l, Girl Crazy. NANCY WAMPOLE Nance Commercial Live wire of the Commercial section . . . heads the maiorettes with Jeanne . . . secretary to her father . . . plans to work for Bell Telephone . . . her heart belongs to Ken. Maiorette l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band, Hockey l, 2, Baseball l, 2, Hostess Junior Prom 3, Unaliyi Business Staff. MARIAN WEIDA Marian Commercial Active member of Pottstown Youth Center . . . popular member of the l2-B Gang . . . business-like . . . future secretarial worker. Softball 2, 3, 4, Cafeteria Worker 4, Mimeograph 4, Gregg Competent Typist Award, Unaliyi Business Staff. LEON WEIKEL Weeds General Plans to enter the Navy . . . often seen cavorting with Wismer . . . Anti-Prohibitionist . . . homeroom chaplain in his iunior and senior year . . . member of the 'l 2-C Gang. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, Track 3, 4, Varsity S Club. JAY WELLER Sailor General Fervent gum chewer . . . quite a character when you get to know him . . . boats, swimming, and his Ford keep him busy . . . Jay's goal is to sail the seven seas. ROBERT WELLINGTON Welly Academic Plans to delve into engineering . . . definitely an outdoor man . . . often seen with Wes and Larry . . . a teller of tall tales . . . a whiz in trigonometry. Track 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4. WESLEY WHITMAN Wes Academic Plans to make the Army his career . . . looked forward to each chem- istry class . . . extremely popular with the senior fellows . . . one-of-a- kind storyteller with an unbelievable vocabulary. Football l, 2, Track 3, 4, Audio- Visual Club 4. CARL JIM WISMER Wiz General All-around athlete . . . hillbilly happy. . .loses no sleep over lessons dreams of playing with the Warriors . . . inviolable nature. Football l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Honorable Mention, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Award for most valuable player, Track l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Game Club 4, Varsity S Club 4, Unaliyi Sports Staff. ARTHUR YERK Art General Enioys all sports . . carefree member of the l2-C Gang . . . known for his towering drives over the heads of right-fielders . . . would make a good model for body- building magazine covers. Football l, 3, 4, Track 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity S Club. DOLO RES WOOD Woody Commerciw Another faithful member of tl' Night Owl Gang . .. plays licorice stick in the band . . . hi favorite beau is named Bob . . wants to continue working at l' Nibs after graduation. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Busine Staff. ,ll 'i JANE YOUNG Janie Commer Hopes to become a stenograp or typist . . . felicitous member the l2-B Gang . . . fun to with . . . delights in writing let and babysitting. Gregg Competent Typist Aw: Unaliyi Business Statf. AA Nfif SQQ Q71 ZN ,fu Room 203 Firsf Row, leff to righh K. Godshcll, N. Dersfine, J. Eisenbrey, J. Faix, J. Bucher, D. Brocolente, J. Hendricks, M. Bishop, E. Anders, E. Goris, E. Dersfine. Second Row: J. Clemens, F. Bergey, L. Dersiine, D. Finnemeyer, J. Bergey, M. Bultmcnn, J. Chellew, J. Bucher, M. Franiz, S. Dersline, J. Allem, D. Fretz, D. Choplin. Third Ro Iv. S. Eshelmcn, C. Gardner, E. Alderfer, F. Bauer, R. Bergey, E. Clemmer, C. Clifton, E. Alderfer, N. Coyle, V. Diehl, P. Benner. Juniors Room 205 Firsi Row, Leff fo righi: B. Kinsey, B. Horfmon, P. Kooker, M. Hunsicker, J. Hager, R. Greaser, M. Kile, R. A. Kerver, L. Kerver, P. Keller, C. Kriebel Second Row: R. Hollmun, S. Hurpel, M. Kuniz, P. Hunsicker, C. Krofz, W. Godshull, L. Hallman, L. Heckler, L. Kriebel, N. Kramer, S. Godshull, R. Keller. Third Row: D. Goshow, M. Godsholl, H. Groff, J. Hunsberger, J. Kroiz, E. Hunsicker, R. Hartley, R. Kromlik, R. Koffel, R, Hendricks, H. Krolikowski l ?n,, 'L 4111 Room 207 Firsl Row, Left lo righl: M. Loburak, D. Moyer, P. Lee, R. Myers, J. Quinque, M. Moyer, E. Moyer, M. Moyer, E. Price, R. Overpeck, L. Moyer Second Row: J. Loux, N. Nyce, A. Renner, R. Landes, J. Lay, A. Mininger, E. Nose, J. Moyer, B. Richmond, N. Landes, A. Moyer, A. Nyce. Third Row: M. Nissley, J. Moyer, J. Luiz, L. Palmer, L. Landis, R. Renner, T. Leidy, D. Nyce, N. Miller, D. Moyer, J. Moyer. Juniors Room 210 Firsl Row, Leff fo righf: G. Schuenemann, N. Ruth, J. Zellner, M. Slaude, K. Schnabel, E. Shrawder, B. Shedal, N. Slilwagon, N. Riller, J. Wambold, A. Souder. Second Row: N. Rosenberger, J. Stover, C. Wambold, D. Whitman, R. Tyson, P. Swartz, T. Wolfe, B. Wasser, R. Souder, L. Rosenberger, M. J. Rilienhouse, J. Simprini, P. Rihenhouse. Third Row: D. Underkolfler, R. Wellinglon, J. Young, J. Sell, M. Schummer, C. Seilz, J. Sminkey, J. Swarlley, J. Tyson, D. Vogel. mi Room 101 First Row, Left to right: E. Clemens, N. Cardy, J. Beyer, K. Alderfer, L. Damiani, S. Bucher, C. Johnson. 8 L I U! 4 Second Row: G. Alexander, B. Alderfer, K. Cassel, D. Castor, E. Benner, C. Delp, S. Brownell, J. Berthold, D. Alderfer, E. Blank, B. Alderfer. Third Row: V. Bergey, B. Alderfer, M. Barndt, W. Wampole, R. Brandis, J. Alderfer, D. Bergey, J. Cressman, D. Bergey, J. Bergey, L. Benner. Fourth Row: L. Clemens, C. Beck, L. Clemmer, J. Billger, J. Barndt, J. Bucher, L. Clemmer, H. Clemmens, R. Barndt, R. Bolton. S0pl'1OlTl0l'CS Room 104 First Row, Left to right: C. Garrecht, S. Garis, M. Foley, L. Gehman, A. Fox, L. Force. Second Row: R. Dreger, P. Detwiler, D. Detweiler, J. Carter, J. Eisenhauer, P. Derstine, N. Freed, L. Garis, C. Freese, J. Koder, T. Frantz. Third Row: D. Getty, C. Greisamer, S. Dietz, R. Gourly, D. Gronbach, B. Fretz, E. Enters, V. Freed, N. L. Freed, M. L. Gehman. Fourth Row: L. Derstine, C. Grasse, R. Godshall, J. Gehris, J. B. Gourley, W. Freed, G. Frederick, R. Frederick, L. Frederick, D . Famous, P. Fox Room 106 First Row, Left to right: J. Hammerschmidt, S. Hanns, C. Guenst, B. Haire, J. Kulp. Second Row: M. Krout, E. H. Landis, M. Keller, M. Koffel, S. Long, D. Mack, F. Lindsay, N. Harper, D. Landis, J. Kriebel, M. J. Hagey. Third Row: D. Hunsberger, G. Keller, R. Kratz, S. Heckler, L. Hannigan, S. Hallman, M. Halteman, J. Kratz, E. Landis, E. Henning, R. Krupp R. Hafler. Fourth Row: T. Kulp, J. L. Halteman, D. Heller, R. Landis, J. Heydt, L. Hallman, R. Kratz, C. Kulp, A. Moyer, W. Hill, E. Landis. sophomores Room 202 First Row, Left to right: C. Taylor, J. Wick, S. Winner, C. Ziegler, C. Wenhold, C. Watts, J. Yoder, F. Wallace, W. Souder, P. Wampole, J. Yoder. Second Row: H. Thomas, R. Wolf, J. Toro, J. Weaver, J. Stover, D. Souder, P. Stover, N. Wismer, E. Zumstein, E. Wambold, R. Umstead, S. Swart- ley, M. Russo. Third Row: R. Weiss, R. Sommers, D. Smith, S. Wallace, D. Worthington, P. Sutkaitus, S. Suplee, C. Spacek, T. UnderkotTler, T. Steigerwald, J. Warden, D. Walker. Room 208 First Row, Left to right: P. Nyce, D. Moyer, G. Moyer, M. Mosser, S. Seidel, L, Rapp, B. Royer, M. Moyer, R. Moyer, D. Rush, D. Price. Second Row: S, Rest, L. Mininger, R. Mill, B. Ruth, J. Markley, S. Shisler, D. Seitz, E. Moyer, P. Simmons, J. Moyer, R. Myers, B. Miller, F. Rahmer, G. Schultz, D. Schuler. Third Row: W. Rosenberger, L. Nyce, W. Mattson, G. Moyer, D. Price, G. Ruh, B. Seese, R. Moyer, J. Shallcross, D. Moyer, M. Moyer. SOPLIOITIOTCS Ffeshmen Room 102 First Row, Left to right: R. Moyer, B. Dunn, P. Freed, T. Erney, C. Gehman, R. Grubb, A. Graves, A, Feingold, W. Joh 1nson, R. Heckler, L. God- shall. Second Row: G. Godshall, S. Hafler, E. Diehl, E. Hunsberger, J. Freed, C. L. Foster, A. Goehring, J. Hunsicker, S. Hemmerle, B. Hackman D. Hazzard, H. High, K. Goetter, J. Dorn. Third Row: R. Hunsberger, R. Gehman, B. Hayes, R. Hepler, J. Geiser, C. Hmsbe'ger, R. Diehl, L. Grafton, L. Freed, L. Graff, R. Hager. ,K Room 103 Firsl' Row, Leff lo righh K. Bergey, A. Bedwell, L. Bergey, J. Alderfer, B. Allan, B. Clemmer, T. Bergey, D. Clemens, M. Delweiler, R. Algard J. Bunton. Second Row: G. Anders, A. Defweiler, P. Blank, A. Dersline, G. Beck, J. Boyer, J. Bissey, C. Bergey, D. Bosserl, E. Auslin. Third Row: T. Clemens, A. Dcmiani, P. Allebach, D. Carver, L. Dean, D. Barndl, R. Bunion, E. Algard, R. Cuppy, J. Davis, J. Devine. Freshmen Room 108 Firsf Row, Left fo right: H. Loburak, J. Kershaw, M. Kratz, E. Krofz, W. Detwiler, M. E. Merrick, J. Kinsey, K. Lederach, M. Kratz, L. Krolikowska, J. Meckes. Second Row: B. Keller, R. Kirkpatrick, T. Lazowicki, J. Keller, B. Miller, M. Koder, P. Klolz, P. Koch, J. Landis, J. McManus, S. Kelso, V. Maiczak, J. Landis, E. Kriebel. Third Row: P. Krosner, D. Miller, W. Kratz, H. Keeley, L. Keeley, J. Malczak, P. Levilsky, D. Kuestner, L. Jones, C. Kratz, R. Keely. we in Room 110 Firsf Row, Left io right: F. Souder, H. Williamson, N. Styer, V. Sionebcck, S. Schnubel, A. Park, M. Rosenberger, D. Whifman, G. Nyce. Second Row: D. Cussel, R. Reichley, F. Schirk, R. Nusboum, L. Souder, H. Willouer, P. Tressler, D. Vincent, R. Young, C. Sell, D. Sieinrock. Third Row: P. Rest, S. A. Wenhold, S. Zepp, E. Schummer, R. M. Spocek, W. Sfochelek, W. Scheetz, B. Rahn, G. Socks, C. Wenzel, N.. Roppold E. Socks, C. Sell, F. Rosenberger. Fourih Row: K. Zellner, D. Weisenborn, S. Young, L. Winsey, R. Moyer, P. Poukish, R. While, R. Way, H. Schuler, D. Wiremon, R. Scholl. FI CSl'llTlCl'l Room 209 Firsf Row, l.efl lo righl: D. Nice, L. Moyer, T. Nose, J. Myers, B. Moyer, J. Moyer, R. Moore, B. B. Moyer, J. Neal. Second Row: D. Moyer, D. Moyer, J. Moyer, B. Noce, M. Moyer, L. Mumbcuer, M. Londes, E. Morrison. Third Row: J. Myers, C. Moyer, J. Nice, J. Moyer, L. Musselmcn, R. Mininger. 1 Room 91 Firsl Row, Left to right: F. Scheetz, W. Swartley, S. Boughter, B. Price, L. Witmer, G. Davis, H. Stoudt, L. Eshelman, J. Stevens, D. Moyer, J. Renner Second Row: R. Diehl, R. Nase, C. Fisher, E. Landis, W. Anders, J. James, E. Rex, J. Sadler, J. McCarthy, D. Void, M. Wenner. Third Row: N. Detweiler, L. Sell, D. Cornelius, N. Moyer, D. Hangey, R. Freed, S. Clemens, E. Malcolm, S. Bergey, A. Wampole, L. Buck, J. Burgert Fourth Row: D. Fretz, D. Moyer, R. Kober, R. Umstead, J. Kleiner, W. Hallman, W. Choyce, R. Fluck, B. Stortenbecker, S. Cardy, J. Wellington Eighth Grade Room 95 First Row, Left to right: S. Kufen, M. Hiltebeitel, D. Barndt, B. Thomas, S. Frederick, B. Van Fossen, J. Fretz, B. Erb, D. Lesher, F. Stringer. Second Row: E. Frederick, J. Garis, J. Koons, J. White, M. Fell, J. Rickert, B. Rosenberger, C. Wampole, J. Neff, J. Neff, S. Martin. Third Row: M. Crouthumel, P. Beyer, L. Blew, K. Smith, E. Ellinger, C. Kalb, C. Krout, R. Knappenberger, M. Becler, N. Moore, P. Thierolf, P. Diehl, J. Moyer, E. Moyer, M. Brownell. Fourth Row: H. Kriebel, M. Paulus, P. Clemmer, P. Bolig, P. Townsend, C. Lancaster, P. Miller, F. Smith, D. Moyer, J. Rulfo, S. Hunsberger. Room 92 First Row, Left to right: B. Bissey, M. Fitzgerald, A. Garis, J. Connolly, B. Boyer, G. Cressmon, L. Barndt, E. Anders, M. Clemmer, Second Row: G. Derstine, B. Brooke, H. Benner, R. Cossel, C. Clemmer, W. Crouthamel, C. Albright, D. Koder, D. Goshow, D. Bolton, J. Damiani. Third Row: E. Gerhart, J. Ehst, B. Diehl, B. Benner, G. Beck, L. Bergstresser, M. Barndt, D. Bolton, W. Delp, P. Fitzgerald, D. Fitzgerald. Fourth Row: J. Gazdag, L. Freed, E. Bechtel, I. Dunn, E. Funk, C. Bolig, F. Brazuk, J. Buck, D. Davenport, B. Douglass, J. Derstine. Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Room 93 First Row, Left to right: M. Seitz, G. Yeakel, D. Shellenberger, F. Winner, G. Thierolf, J. Sacks, J. Souder, V. Wieand, L. Seibert, M. Walsh G. Treffinger. Second Row: J. Slotter, L. Nace, H. Reinert, K. Nace, D. Rogers, B. Rahn, J. Musselman, N. Swartley, T. Trumbore, N. Rickert, D. Winn, P. Rose T. Snedeker. Third Row: R. Rice, E. Zumstein, B. Thiel, J. Schmidt, C. Pepkowski, M. Nace, M. Ziegler, P. Wickete, S. Palmer, W. Snyder, F. Beck. Room 105 First Row, Left to right: M. Harper, B. Miller, R. Keyser, D. Leister A Walton T Hendricks P Knowles B Macken L Lesher J Hengey S Mininger. Second Row: R. Juniper, R. Landis, R. Grafton, J. Hager, M. Hendricks D Moyer W Holshouser V Lay N Johnson J Knauff J Morgan M Moyer, S. Moyer, J. Gruenberg, A. Moyer. Third Row: D. Moyer, R. Gunther, E. Gotwals, R. Hallman, R. Legler J Graff E Hunsberger, A Kramlik,J Landis P Grott B Heckler Seventh Grade The Class of '56 Anxiously following in our footsteps is the Junior Class of Souderton High School. The Class of 56 has been busy this year with various functions. For the enjoyment of Juniors, Seniors and Alumni on December 23, they held their Snow Ball with music by Bud Rader. On April l l the Junior Class sponsored the Shamrock Shindig and on April 29 and 30 a pTe and cake sale. The profits of these two proiects were used to defray the expenses incurred in presenting the Junior-Senior Prom. Younger Than Springtime was their Prom theme. It was a great success. Many more projects loaded with responsibility lie in their very near future because in a few months the Class of 56 will be Seniors. OFFICERS N. Ritter, Treasurer, J. Allem, Secretary. J. Simprini, President, J. Moyer, Vice-President. 45 The Class of '57 President, Charles Spacek, vice-president, Thomas Kulp, secretary, Dawn Bergey, treasurer, Elizabeth Clemens-these are the officers who have formed the backbone of the sophomore class. This class has had an extremely active and successful year under the leader- ship of President Spacek who has done his utmost in promoting class activities. A few of the events which highlighted the sophomore calendar were the Halloween Dance, a Christmas party, and a Vagabond Hop. These were all exceptionally well attended and enioyed by all. The sophomore class this year is a perfect example of the fun which can be had when class oFficers take the trouble to plan activities which can be enioyed by all. Congratulations, sophomores and may you do as well in your iunior year! OFFICERS C. Spacek, President, Thomas Kulp, Vice-President. D. Bergey, Secretary, E. Clemens, Treasurer. The Class of '58 The big problem facing the freshman class is always one of assimilation. Students from Telford, Franconia, Harleysville and Souderton meet for the first time as one unit so that it takes several months before they get to know each other or to act together. This is the first year that any attempt has been made to organize the class early in the year and it proved to be quite success- ful. Regular class meetings were held and the students had a chance to see what their class really looked like. lt is on the shoulders of the ninth grade that the re- sponsibility tor the Junior Assembly programs rest. Under the able leadership of Larry Freed, during the first semester and of Donald S. Moyer during the second semester, many entertaining and educational programs were presented. Two of the most popular were a Truth ond Consequences Program and a History Quiz Show. The Class of l'-758 deserves credit for having taken a great stride towards becoming spirited citizens of S. H. S. OFFICERS B. Rahn, President, D. Moyer, Vice-President. S. Kelso, Secretary, J. Hunsicker, Treasurer. 46 u-ZXZ5 gf IRIX XIX, 5-fil af- f Z5 First Row, Left to right: A. Rickert, R. Hallman, E. Park, R. Overholtzer, L. Feingold, J. Hedrick, J. Van Dyke, B. Hunsicker, F. Martin. Second Raw: M. Price, L. Agar, L. Brobst, D. Greaser, B. Umstead, P. Nase, M. Pierson, J. Getty, A. Souder, G. Haire. Third Row: D. Swartz, M. Summers, N. Kirkpatrick, J. Labs, J. Kline, D. Benner, D. Nase, B. Chegwin, P. Gerhard, J. Dillinger, D. Grubb. THE BRASS E. Park, Literary Editor, J. Hedrick, Assistant Editor. R. Overholtzer, Editor, L. Feingold, Assistant Editor. Unaliyi Staff Paper, a pencil, and an idea-this was all that was available when we started planning this book. Many hours of work have gone into producing the Unaliyi of l955. Since the first meeting of the staff and the choosing of our theme, News ln The Making by the class, everyone has been busy in an attempt to make this edition the best a senior class could publish. Our theme, News ln The Making, is our effort to put this in concise newspaper form. When the top tour, with the able assistance of Miss Weinert, started working on the dummy, little did they realize what a tremendous iob putting a year's events into ninety-six pages is. Planning picture schedules, designing pages and deciding on proper captions for each article were only part of this difficult iob. Our sales campaign got off to a good start with the ex- perienced assistance of Miss Gerhart and our business stat? who diligently collected the money each day. Regardless of the increased price, we sold six-hundred and seventy-five yearbooks. HEADING THE VARIOUS Editor .... . . . ROYDEN W. OVERHOLTZER Assistant Editor . . . ...... LOIS FEINGOLD Literary Editor .... . . .... EDNA PARK Assistant Literary Editor . . . JEANETTE HEDRICK Business Editor .... . DONNA SCHNABLE 48 Row I: A. Styer, P. Frankenfield, C. Wismer, D. Gruver, R. Hunsicker. Row II: B. Hallman, M. Fitzgerald, G. Berthold, G. Musselman, D. Schnable, D. Wood, J. Dorn, L. Hendricks, N. Wampole Row III: B. Riggall, W. Moyer, M. Lederach, G. Hunsberger, R. Forzato, L. Moyer, G. Greaser, J. Ruth, J. Thomas. Row IV: A. Clemens, N. Keller, R. Moyer, H. Gross, E. Gerhart, L. Landes, S. Hunsberger, J. Smoot, E. Klee. The many articles were assigned to the members of the class and the deadlines were set for articles and photographs. The editors spent many hours checking and rewriting articles so that they were worthy of their respective places in the yearbook. The Art Staff also contributed a great deal to the success of our book. Jeanne Van Dyke and Betty Hunsicker, in par- ticular, worked many hours on their clever divider pages. The Sports Staff has given you a complete resume on all the sports. The Biographic Staff deserves many thanks for their biographies of every student and teacher. The entire staff has attempted to combine between the covers of this book, the events which here occurred in our brief reign as seniors and also the many other incidents which are all a part of high school life. We hope we have attained our goal. UNALIYI DEPARTMENTS Biographic Editor ....... . . . ALLEN RICKERT Assistant Biographic Editor . . . . ROSANNA HALLMAN Sports Editor ...... . . . LARRY LANDES Art Editors ...... . JEANNE VAN DYKE BETTY HUNSICKER 49 ADVISORS C. Weinert and E. Gerhart STUDENT COUNCIL, FIRST SEMESTER First Row, Left to right. L. Seibert, D. Moyer, J. Moyer, A. Clemens, J. Bucher, M. Moyer, L. Witwer. Second Row: M. Hunsicker, R. Overholtzer, T. Kulp, D. Alderfer, P. Fox, J. Simprini, B. Benner, M. Brownell. Third Row: P. Nase, B. Hayes, P. Simmons, C, Spocek, J. Kline, E. Algard, B. Rohn. Student Council The Student Council, led by Donald Nose, consisting of one elected representative from each homeroom plus the heads of various organizations, sponsored many activities this year. Souderton's social season was kicked oft by the November Nocturne, with several week-end dances following. At Christmas the Council sponsored a home- room decorating contest won by homeroom 95. Other seasonal projects included sending representatives to the Southeastern District Chorus Festival and the pro- motion of May Day. Each week members of Student Council elected a junior and senior high Citizen of the Week. Perhaps the most important activity which Student Council carried out was fostering Pak Hyung Sook, a Korean refugee. Raising 5180 yearly, our Student Council completely cares for this orphan. Letters from Pak have indicated that he is getting a new outlook on life as our Student Council gives him a well deserved second chance. STUDENT COUNCIL, SECOND SEMESTER First Row, Left to right: D. Moyer, L. Souder, E. Gotwals, J. Souder, C. Garrecht, G. Haire, J. Dorn, D. Hunsberger, M. Kuntz. Second Row: R. Overholtzer, S. Shisler, J. Hunsicker, B. Clemmer, A. Hunsicker, P. Nose, E. Park, I. Dunne, A. Wampole. Third Row: R. Bolton, C. Seitz, R. Bergey, R. Benner, D. Na mith, L. James. , 2 ? 1:1125 S 5' -15 1 4 I ,:. ,. 1,, ,.,. VZZI 22 1 f I 54 gy, , fl Y? 4 He:y::, ,,1,.,:,:'::::-M.:-,,,:' 1 11. :,.,2,5:,1,:gs,2a:??iYs, 1,.' if'ws:3- 2252 52:2 .. .. ....,.,,,.,. , .,., , f , A mm QW gms 1913 if Standing: R, Keely, P. Seated: R. Overholtzer, E. Hedrick, P. Nase, R. Over holtzer, M. Price, R. Hall man, K. Keagle. The Afl'OWl lC6d Paging through the sections of the Souderton Inde- pendent one is sure to find the news of our school in the Arrowhead columns. The Arrowhead spread, from three to four columns in length, contains articles of interest to both the townspeople and the student body. Arrowhead is the result of the iournalistic eFForts of six loyal seniors -Rosanna Hallman, Jeanette Hedrick, Patricia Nase, Edna Park, Marjorie Price and Royden Overholtzer. The purpose ofthe club is not only to give to the people clear-cut accounts of the school's activities but also to instill in its members the coveted art of creative writing. Articles are assigned for coverage at the beginning ot the week and must be completed by Friday of the same week. Before the column is actually sent to the printer, it is scrupulously checked and rechecked for possible flaws and grammatical errors by the club sponsor. Mr. Keagle advised the club during the first semester, with Mrs. Kleist taking over early in the second semester. Krasner, R. Kirkpatrick, R. Bolton, W. Freed, Mr. Keagle, A. Park, A. Renner, J. Hammer' schmidt, S. Bucher, L. Moyer. Park, P. Nose, M. Price, J. Hedrick, R. Hallman. 52 Left to right: E. Pork, J Left to right: L. Crouthomel, AUDIO-VISUAL ACES S. Miller, R. Moyer, J. Stover. Audio-Visual Club The Audio-Visual Club, responsible for the projection of various newsreels and film strips at Souderton High, is composed of students interested in operating motion picture machines. The members, under the supervision of Mr. Miller, learn equipment maintenance, film inspec- tion and repair, and other necessary functions. Two portable proiection units designed for the classroom and a powerful arc proiector in the movie booth high atop the auditorium are available. The club also has a complete public address system at its disposal with three microphones, public address speakers and powerful amplifiers. The speakers are interchangeable so that they can be run from another amplifier in the movie booth while films are being shown. Members of the club also handle the operation of the electric clock and scoreboard at all football and basket- ball games. Sam Miller, Ricky Moyer, Lee Crouthamel, and Wesley Whitman will be lost to the club through graduation. Fortunately there are sophomores and iuniors to re- place them. MR. MILLER and SENIORS Left to right: W. Whitman, L. Crouthamel, R. Moyer, S. Miller, Mr. Miller. 53 Souderton Miss White instructs girls' basketball captain, G. Musselman, Mr. Smoot advises students in Driver Training Student Council President Donald Nase re ceives his platter in the cafeteria. 54 Merry-go-Round Snappy cheerleaders conduct yells in a foot- ball pep rally. Students climb aboard their busses for home as school ends for lhe day. Senior Usherehes waiting to guide people fo their seals at Slug Line. 55 i awww The Souderton l ligh School Band To start off the school year with a bang, the band under the direction of Mr. Foulke, ushered in the football season at Souderton High. Few will forget their precision-timed drills and snappy appearance as they marched down the field at half-time. The band continued its appearances at sporting events throughout the basketball season by playing catchy tunes between the halves of the JV and Varsity games. BUX-MONT. BAND MEMBERS First row: L. Hendricks, J. Alderfer, J. Allem, L. Kriebel, Second row: M. Foulke, A. Rickert, F. Seitz, L. Derstine. With the cold winter nights came the preparation for the Christmas Candlelight Service. Many hours went into rehearsing the beautiful numbers. Words are inadequate to express the awe-inspiring effect of the Halleluiah Chorus as produced by the combined efforts ofthe band and chorus. Joanne Allem, Lucy Lee Kriebel, Joanne Alderfer, Lucille Hendricks, Allen Rickert, Fred Seitz and Larry Derstine represented the Souderton High Band in the annual Bux-Mont Band Concert, which brings into our school the finest musicians in the Bux-Mont League. On April lo the band presented its annual Spring Concert with the chorus. After many weeks of rehearsal and preparation this proved to be another extremely successful performance. Not even the warm summer months are able to stop band rehearsals, as the band practices once a week during the summer. Efforts like these have helped our band gain the reputation of having one of the finest organizations in the entire Bux-Mont area. PERCUSSION E. Derstine, D. Vogel, M.. Barndt, B. Fretz, D. Seitz, J. Hiltebeitel, D. Bergey. WOODWIND First Row: S. Clemens, L. Clemens, D. Gruver, B. Umstead, B. Alderfer, M. Lederach, C. Bergey, J. Alderfer, S. Derstine, A. Souder, S. Bucher. Second Row: L. Moyer, J. Koder, L. Palmer, J. Bucher, J. Alderfer, M. Keller, J. Allem, S. Kelso, N. Styer, D. Wood, B. Kinsey, H. Williamson. Third Row: L. Gehman, R. Cressman, S. Hafler, B. Hunsicker, R. Greaser, D. Swartz, P. Klotz, B. Wasser, M. Rittenhouse, S. Dietz, D. Grubb. BRASS First Row: K. Alderfer, D. 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I IN Q' V. . N51 . X 7 ' V .... .. K 1 V V ...V if .V 2 QV ,'Q ME-, 'fr ' 3625-V ' ' 53' .,, I . ' ' gII I ' I ,I ,E I III ., i 'vs 1 ' gg I V M - ' 5 'V -2 ' ' ' 3 - :'f'-'V5- 'Q ?i?f.'33 V fx -V V V ,.,..V. V 'gf MI -. , V- X - V . f mf V 1 Q Q- W , Vv'm5VVIg.gs 'M ,. .. II . I I ' fa X The Souderton Sweet harmony drifts over the auditorium. Nimble fingers fly over the piano keys. A white-clad figure is leading a choral group. lt's the S. H. S. Chorus per- forming at the annual Christmas Candlelight Service. The Chorus, under the direction of Miss Nase and accompanied on the piano by Rosanna Hallman, is responsible for the fine music provided at the two main concerts of the year, the Christmas Candlelight Service and the Spring Concert. This organization which con- sists of 65 members, meets three times a week to prac- H igh School Chorus Chorus. This was a very constructive experience for each of them. No one can deny the beauty in good music and the peace of mind it creates. What a drab world this would be without this universal language. Thank you, chorus, for doing so well in adding another stroke of beauty to Souderton High School. Candlelight Service Soloists A. Nase, J. Hedrick, J. Getty, M. Pierson. tice for these concerts. One of the most effective numbers of the Spring Con- cert was Alleluia by Randall Thompson. The well known Battle Hymn of the Republic certainly thrilled everyone also. The Boys Quartette and the Treblettes are two important branches of the chorus. The Treblettes is a group of approximately twenty girls who perform both in and outside of school. Through the efforts of Miss Nase, the popularity of this group is constantly growing. Geraldine Freed, Larry Landes, and Stratton Mosser were selected to participate in the Southeastern District SENIOR CHORUS First Row, Left to right: M. Gehman, C. Taylor, J. Hammerschmidt, N. Ritter, C. Clemens, D. Moyer, J. Hedrick, M. Hagey, B. Gerhart, R. Souder, R. Hunsicker, E. Alderfer, G. Chegwin, S. Swartley, E. Anders, P. Landes. Second Row: N. Harper, N. Wismer, G. Freed, M. Price, L. Feingold, G. Musselman, E. Price, L. Grinbergs, H. Clemens, S. Wallace, R. Moyer, P. Franken- field, D. Scholl, J. Height, T. Steigerwcld, S. Brownell. Third Row: G. Moyer, J. Beyers, F. Wallace, S. Hackman, L. Benner, L. Brobst, J. Getty, D. Greaser, L. Landes, L. Rosenberger, S. Hunsberger, J. Kratz W. Keller, R. Moyer, E. Klee. Fourth Row: M. Pierson, K. Schnable, A. Garrecht, M. Bishop, N. Drebelbis, J. Greaser, B. Alderfer, R. Forzato, R. Hallman, S. Mosser, H. Gross, J. Labs L. Moyer, J. Kratz, N. Landis, J. Markley, C. Griesamer, E. Landis. TREBLETTES First Row, Left to right: B. Alderfer, L. Feingold, M. Gehman, J. Freed, E. Clemens, J. Hamerschmidt, G. 'Musselman, J. Hedrick. Second Row: J. Markley, M. Bishop, L. Benner, B. Gerhart, D. Greaser, J. Getty, M. Hagey, R. Hallman. Third Row: E. Price, N. Wismer, M. Pierson, L. Brobst, N. Landis, N. Ritter, K. Schnable. JUNIOR CHORUS First Row, Left to right: B. Rosenberger, P. Fitzgerald, G. Cressman, M. Fitzgerald, M. Clemmer, J. Hangey, E. Anders, S. Minninger, J. Souder, L. Berg- stresser. Second Row: J. Neff, N. Rickert, G. Treffinger, D. Leister, J. Neff, M. Detweiler, E. Kratz, P. Rose, M. Moyer, J. Fretz, T. Trumbore. Third Row: B. Douglas, J. Landes, G. Nyce, E. Zumstein, M. Barndt, M. Kratz, B. Rahn, K. Smith, M. Crouthamel, M. Kratz, J. Connelly, S. Hunsberger. Fourth Row: J. Hager, P. Bolig, J. Derstine, B. Benner, S. Palmer, B. Diehl, E. Krieble, E. Morrison, F. Rosenberger, B. Hackman, J. Moyer. Fifth Row: J. RuFFo, D. Moyer, M. Paulus, N. Moore, P. GroFF, B. Allen, J. Hunsicker, J. Landis, S. Schnable, B. Nase, P. Koch. 59 The Majorettes What could be more pleasing to the eyes than watching seven lovely maiorettes gaily leading the band down the football field on a brisk No- vember day? It is indeed a thrill to see these girls-under the direction of Jeanne Van Dyke, as leader ofthe band, and Nancy Wampole, head ofthe maiorettes-go through their original routines. With all the necessary vim, vigor and vitality they have done an exceptional job of entertaining the spectators at our athletic contests. Seven lively strut-girls have added color and harmony to our band's appearance: Jeanne Van Dyke, Nancy Wampole, Janis Dillinger, Jean Quinque, Jean Bucher, Erma Moyer and Judy Kulp. Many a day these girls have patiently practiced for anxiously-awaited games. Majorettes Left to right: J. Kulp, J. Bucher, J. Van Dyke, J. Dillinger, N. Wampole, J. Quinque, E. Moyer. Majorette Captain N. WAMPOLE Color Guard Captain G. MussELMAN COIOI' Guard Left to right. G. Musselman, J. Getty, R. Hallman, J. Labs, D. Greaser, J. Dorn. 60 Senior Cheerleaders Left to right: J. Alexander, J. Ruth, E. Class, G. Haire, J. Moyer. Cheerleading Captain E. cLAss Band Captain J. VAN DYKE Cheerleaders First row: J. Ruth, E. Class, G. Huire. Second row: J. Alexander, P. Kooker, J. Hager, M. Frantz, J. Hendricks, M. Kile, N. Moyer 61 -l-l1C Cl'l22I'l26dCl'S Rah, rah, rah! Sis boom bah! Souderton High School, rah, rah, rah! A flash of red and white, a Let's go, then a storm of cheers-this characterizes the work of our fine squad of cheerleaders. The cheerleading squad is composed of ten members, five seniors and five iuniors. At football and basketball games the seniors-Janet Alexander, Judith Ruth, Gail Haire, Juanita Moyer and captain, Emily Class-and juniors- Patricia Kooker, Janice Hager, Marilyn Frantz, Joanne Hendricks and Marjorie Kile-work hand in hand to instill spirit and sportsmanship in the spectators and team. This group of girls is chosen from members of the cheerleading club in the sophomore year. They are then responsible for organizing pep rallies and leading the cheers at football and basketball games. These girls instruct younger cheerleading aspirants during the cheerleading club which is under the direction of Mr. Gazdick. KEY CLUB First Row, Left to right: C. Spocek, R. Overholtzer, A. Clemens, J. Smoot, E. Gerhart, W. Soeder. Second Row: D. Underkoftler, S. Godshall, R. Bolton, T. Kulp, F. Bergy, J. Simprini. Third Row: J. Moyer, J. Bilger, W. Coyle W. Matson, M. Godshall. Key Club The Key Club is composed of eighteen boys. Sponsored by the Souderton-Telford Kiwanis Club, the Key Club has held a successful Key Hop and a pie and cake sale. lt has also regulated traffic after school by means of a Safety Patrol. Usherettes The Usherettes, a group of Junior girls chosen by the faculty, perform a real service to the school. Easily recognized by their distinctive red and white Usherette ribbons, they serve such functions as the school play, concerts, Open House, Baccalaureate Services, and Commencement. USHERETTES First Row, right to Left: L. Moyer, M. Staude, L. Krieble, A. Mininger, D. Moyer. Second Row: B. Richmond, F. Kooker, N. Ritter, J. Eisenbrey, G. Schuenemann, J. Allem, M. Hunsicker. Third Row: E. Price, J. Bucher, D. Brocalante, M. Kuntz, K. Schnable, M. Kile. 'Nfvxfyfxx K'VN'x'N'Nf .ZXZXII f'XfXfxfxfNf 1fN.fNfs.fxfxJ I Aix! - VVVVV 4 I w P 'I Q IA Seniors on the Football Team First Row, Left to right: S. Hunsberger, H. Gross, A. Yerk, I. Hartzell, K. Gerhort, L. Weikel, A. Clemens. Second Row: F. Seitz, C. Wismer, W. Schmidt, A. Rickert. Varsity Football Senior High Football Squad First Row, Left to right: T. Frantz, S. Rest, S. Swartley, D. Alderfer, J. Clemens, F. Bergey, J. Simprini, C. Wismer, D. Hallman, D. Seitz. Second Row: T. Kulp, C. Beck, R. Bolton, L. Derstine, P. Fox, J. Meyers, Coach, W. Mattson, H. Graff, A. Rickert, D. Underkotfler. Third Row: W. Boorse, Ass't. Coach, W. Schmidt, A. Yerk, J. Moyer, K. Gerhart, R. Moyer, J. Billger, I. Hartzell, B. Gourley, R. Frederick, F. Seitz, W. Godshall, E. Wambold, D. Famous, Manager. Fourth Row: S. Hunsberger, N. Coyle, H. Gross, L. Landis, J. Bucher, R. Renner, L. Weikel, R. Hartley, E. Alderfer, C. Spacek, S. Wallace. my it N-in .13 . 4, . , A. Clemens first time since l942, I9-l2, thus puttingja glowing finish to an other- TOP PICTURE The Gridiron Campaign Ready! Set! l - 2 - 3 - 4! These were the signals we heard as our football team went into action. With only six returning lettermen, Coach Meyers and his assistants, Mr. Boorse and Mr. Schwab, started the '54 season with a big rebuilding iob ahead of them. They took the squad to West Nottingham Academy, Colora, Maryland for a week of intense football training. When the inexperienced team returned to the home stamping grounds, they couldn't wait to start the season. The Big Red split even in two pre-season games, winning the first over Lower Moreland by a 44-6 verdict and dropping the second to Boyertown, 19-0. Victory-wise, the season was a disappointing one. The team lost the first seven games of the season to bigger, more-experienced Bux- Mont foes. The big thrill of the year on the gridiron for the Indian fans came on Thanksgiving Day when Souderton defeated Ambler for the wise lack-lustre season. Scoreboard 'Souderton . . . 44 Lower Moreland iFSouderton . . O Boyertown . . Souderton . . O Lansdale . Souderton . . 6 Quakertown . Souderton . . 6 Upper Moreland Souderton . . 6 Pennridge . . Souderton . . .12 Central Bucks . Souderton . . 8 Springfield . Souderton . . . O Hatboro . . Souderton ....... l9 Ambler . . 'Denotes non-league games. Ray Hunsicker receiving award as most valuable player. BOTTOM: Bud Gross receiving a watch for having the highest scholastic average on team. Senior High Football Captains Left to right: F. Seitz, S. Hunsberger, H. Gross, C. Wismer, R. Hunsicker, not pictured. Senior l.ettermen ALVIN CLEMENS-Shifty back . . . first year man . . ALLEN RlCKERT-Clever back . . . fighting reserve . . . hard runner. always reliable. KENNETH GERHART-Rugged guard . . . fine defensive FRED SEITZ-Elusive back . . . an ace at cracking the player . . . always gave his fighting best. line . . . three-year man. BUD GROSS-Dependable tackle . . . hard-charger LEON WEIKEL-Towering tackle . . . stalwart offence . . . never gave up. player . . . frequently plugged the middle. SIDNEY HUNSBERGER-Crafty end . . . capable pass CARL WISMER-Able back . . . called the signals . . receiver . . . played defensive halfback. All-Bux-Mont honorable mention. RAY HUNSICKER-Aggressive guard . . . a real hustler ART YERK-Rough guard . . . kickoFf man . . . hated . . . All-Bux-Mont second team. every opponent. I I Panorama of the Gridiron Here is all the tense excitement of a crisp October football game under the new lights. Robert Barr 41 , - ' vga A-am '.-' V' A iigfw T, W Z 9FMercy Academy . a Hatfield .... Central Bucks . Pennridge . Lansdale . . Quakertown . '5Upper Dublin . . Hatboro .... Upper Moreland .... 3fDenotes non-league games Miss White and Captains E. Class, l. White, Coach, J. Hedrick. Co-Champions First Team of Hockey Squad First Row, Left to right: J. Hedrick, E. Class. Second Row: J. Hager, M. Hunsicker, P. Swartz, R. Forzato, B. Wasser, J. Hendricks, J. Allem. Third Row: J. Alexander, N. Ruth, M. Staude, l. White, Coach, V. Moyer, M. Kile, J. Bucher. HOCKEY SCOREBOARD SHS Opponent .3 l .4 1 .O 3 .2 l .2 O .2 2 .I 2 .5 O .4 3 Hockey Maidens Capture Co'Championship When Miss White gave the call for all the girls who wanted to participate in hockey for the coming season, approximately fifty anxious girls responded. Brisk after- noons were spent with gruelling practice sessions for the many hopefuls. The never-ending patience of Coach White and the long hours of practice by the girls proved to be worth the effort. With four lettermen-seniors Emilie Class, Rochelle Forzato, Jeanette Hedrick and iunior Marian Hunsicker- and other girls who absorbed the finer points of the game by diligent effort, the Souderton maidens rolled on to capture the co-championship of the Bux-Mont League with Quakertown. The season was never dull. After dropping the first league game to Central Bucks, the team bounced back to tie one game and win the remaining Bux-Mont contests. The big triumph of the season came over Hatboro, when Souderton took a commanding 5-O decision. Both Miss White and the entire squad should be congratulated for their fine sportsmanship and capability which was shown in their championship quest. The girls who received letters this year were Janet Alexander, Emilie Class, Rochelle Forzato, Jeanette Hed- rick, Vicki Moyer, Joanne Allem, Jean Bucher, Janice Hager, Joanne Hendricks, Marian Hunsicker, Margie Kile, Nancy Ruth, Marlene Staude, Patricia Swartz and Barbara Wasser. The Hockey Squad that Paced the Bux-Mont First Row, Left to right: J. Hedrick, R. Mill, S. Garis, S. Hanns, B. Miller, A. Renner, N. Wismer, J. Moyer, J. Hammerschmidt, S. Brownell, E. Class. Second Row: l. White, Coach, M. Staude, P. Swartz, J. Hager, J. Alexander, J. Hendricks, B. Wasser, J. Allem, N. Ruth, M. Hunsicker, M. Kile, R. Forzato, V. Moyer. Third Row: C. Johnson, D. Moyer, L. Gehman, K. Schnabel, R. Greaser, N. L. Freed, B. Alderfer, K. Cassel, G. Alexander, M. J. Hagey, E. Clemens, L. Hendricks, Manager. Fourth Row: C. Wenzel, J. Landis, S. Zepp, S. Schnabel, J. Neal, V. Matczak, B. Nace, J. McManus, P. Koch, B. Allen, J. Hunsicker, N. Rappold, V. Stoneback. Varsity Firsf Row: L. Landes, D. Nose, C. Spacek. Sesond Row: F. Bergey, C. Wismer, J. Smoof, J. Bilger, J. Simprini. Varsity Baslcetlaall Varsity Basketball First Row: L. Nyce, T. Wolf, L. Mininger, D. Hunsberger, T. Kulp, D. Souder. Second Row: N. Keller, D. Underkoiiler, J. Simprini, F. Bergey, D. Schuler, D. Alderfer, D. Seiiz, D. Famous. Third Row: J. Moyer, J. Bilger, C. Wismer, J. Smooi, I.. Lundes, D. Nose, C. Spczcek, R. Frederick, Mr. Hughes Varsity Basketball A pre-season poll depicted the Big Red of Souderton High as a logical contender for the Bux-Mont Conference crown, but this choice failed to materialize. When the initial day of practice rolled around Coach Hughes was greeted by many would-be court aspirants. Among these were returning lettermen Larry Landes, Donald Nase, Sid Hunsberger, and Carl Wismer. After a few weeks of intense training, the Souderton passers opened the '54-'55 campaign with a victory over Hatfield in a non-league affair. On the tenth day of December, Souderton officially opened the season with a Conference setback at the hands of Hatboro. The Big Red proceeded to drop every game in the first half of the race except one, that being a victory over the hapless Troians of Ambler. The Bears of Upper Moreland copped the first half champ- ionship. During the Christmas vacation Coach Hughes and his squad iourneyed to Quakertown to participate in the community Holiday Tournament. Quakertown, the host team, Spring City, Coopersburg, and Souderton took part in the tournament with Quakertown winning the tourney trophy. Souderton lost an opening round game to Coopersburg and then dropped a decision to Spring City in the second round. The second half of the Bux-Mont schedule was reeled off in much the same manner as the first half. The only victory for the Big Red was at the expense of Ambler on the latter's court. Upper Moreland again won the second half crown. Souderton's final record was a rather poor 3-16. There were some bright happenings during the season, among them the fine all-around playing of Big Carl Wismer, all of 5' 9 tall. The diminutive Wismer set a new Souderton High School record for point production with a total of 263 points in Bux-Mont competition. Carl received a trophy for being the outstanding player on the Indian team of '54-'55-an honor bestowed upon him by his teammates. He was also a Second Team All-Bux-Mont selection. The senior lettermen on the squad were Larry Landes, Don Nase, John Smoot and Carl Wismer. Also receiving letters were iuniors Francis Bergey and Jim Simprini with sophomores Charles Spacek and Joe Billger. 7l Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton Souderton i Denotes non-league game SCOREBOARD i HatfieId . Hatboro . . U. Moreland Sringfield . Lansdale . Quakertown iCoopersburg 'Alumni . . i'fSpring City Ambler . . Central Bucks Pennridge . Hatboro . . U. Moreland Springfield . Lansdale . Quakertown Ambler . . Central Bucks Pennridge . Mr. Hughes and Captains L. Landes, Mr. Hughes, C. Wismer it 'if ,swf Q? m. tw, sf 1- Q 5 S :- W? .g. Q42 ,x , sg - A M KRW' 5 ,, Eff, 7 2 gm 4 224A 4 sa 0 7 if' Hg 9. vsffrfwm, ,C 2m 9- SIS sv: Q xr 'ze z., :. ,: A 1.5wx e+ 1, .1 .. 2:5-.1-... S, x,.,, .., W 5 As w msxlra an 1 V We is W - f .,..... 2 .W X .:., : ',:,, ,, 1.,. V., .:.:5i.vf.55:5:1:5:5:':5:5- .f:'1..:.5, X. 6 N2 Q as Q fvv. wt ,ae f ww A 9 n 46 v sf M 459 Cggggf f fm-V QQ 5 Qfwfw WW! The basketeers of Coach Maza underwent a most successful court season, losing only a few contests. Pacing the Little Big Red were two-year men Larry Freed and Barry Rahn. The Mazamen lost both contests to the Lansdale Huskies, who went on to win the league championship. Souderton, however, took the measure of Coopersburg twice, divided games with the Panthers of Quakertown, winning on the home court and losing on the foreign court. The Rams of Pennridge and the Buccaneers of Central Bucks each fell twice before our Indians. Junior High Basketball Mr. Maza and All-Bux-Mont Players L. Freed, Mr. Maza, B. Rahn Junior High had a well-balanced quintet paced by captains Larry Freed and Barry Rahn, a couple of fresh- men who figured strongly in Coach Maza's regime. Freed and Rahn received letters for the second year and were also selected on the All-Bux-Mont Junior High team. Rounding out the iunior high varsity were Lennie Jones, a smooth portsider, and Don Moyer and Larry Souder, a couple of fine backcourtmen who received their letters for the first year. First Row, Left to right: L. Witwer, D. Koder, S. Moyer, W. Swartley, D. Moyer, J. Knauff, A. Moyer. Second Row: S. Clemens, S. D. Moyer, B. Rahn, L. Freed, L. Jones, D. Hangey, L. Souder, E. Algard. Third Row: D. Carver, D. K. Moyer, R. Mininger, J. Nice, R. Bunton, A. Feingold, R. Landis, T. Erney. C. Grasse, S. Hunsberger, D. Vogel, C. Seitz, P. Fox, and J. Krctz A. Rickert, E. Gerhart, J. Lutz TTECIC Amid the crack of the gun and the flash of the flying athletes have turned out for practice nightly after school cinders, another track season opens at Souderton High with the coming of Spring. Six track events are scheduled School. Coached by Mr. Patton, more than two-dozen as we go to press. SCHEDULE April 28-Penn Relays May l-4-Bux-Mont Track Meet May 4-Central Bucks at Souderton May l7-Souderton at Quakertown May l l-Souderton at Upper Moreland May 25-Pennridge at Souderton TRACK SQUAD First Row, Left to right: P, Fox, C. Beck, D. Crouthamel, C. Grosse, R. Blew, B. Chegwin, D. Vogel, J. Kratz, J. Lutz, C. Seitz, S. Hunsberger. Second Row. L. Clemmer, L. Hallman, G. Moyer, L. Frederick, D. Getty, A. Rickert, L. Derstine, E. Alderfer, D. Price, E. Gerhurt, G. Patton, Coach. Baseball Championship Hopes l'ligh Souderton High School-the traditional baseball strong- hold of the highly-regarded Bux-Mont League-rates as the pre-season favorite for the i955 race. The loss of the two top willow men of the circuit through gradua- tion last year, Robert Famous and Otto Quinque, has been offset by the return of seven lettermen. Souderton's Big Three mound trio of senior Carl Wismer, iunior Fran Bergey, and sophomore Ronald Frederick rates as the best pitching punch in the league. Sophomore Bob Thomas rounds out the mound corps for Coach Smoot. Arthur Yerk, our long-ball hitting clean-up hitter, can always be counted on for an aggressive game behind the plate. Holding down first base is iunior Harvey Groff, with clutch-hitting John Smoot at second. Charles Swartley, The Tylersport Terror, is our ace shortstop while Joe Bilger covers third base. Patrolling the outfield are seniors Ray Hunsicker and Alvin Clemens with iuniors Jim Simprini and Larry Palmer. Of this quartet, Ray Hunsicker, our cracker-iack center- fielder, is the lone letterman. All four, however, have good baseball records in community competition. As we go to press the feeling of the local fans is strong that Souderton High will be on or near the top of the Bux-Mont League again this year. SCHEDULE April T4-Central Bucks at Souderton April I8-Souderton at Quakertown April 19--Souderton at Upper Moreland April 20-Springfield at Souderton April 28-Pennridge at Souderton May 2-Souderton at Hatboro May 5-Souderton at Lansdale May 9-Ambler at Souderton May 12-Quakertown at Souderton May l6-Souderton at Pennridge May 23-Lansdale at Souderton May 26-Souderton at Central Bucks First Row, Left to right: H. Groff, F. Bergey, C. Wismer, A. Clemens, C. Swartley, J. Smoot, R. Hunsicker, J. Simprini. Second Row: D. Smoot, Coach, D. Underkoffier, V. Sommers, J. Bilger, L. Palmer, R. Frederick, W. Godshall, J. Clemens, L. Mininger W Schmidt Asst. Manager. Third Row: G. Shultz, D. Schuler, D. Famous, Manager, R. Moyer, D. Seitz, B. Wambold, H. Thomas. IDENTIFICATION ILeff fo righlI John Smoot Charles Swariley Larry Palmer Harvey Groff Ronald Frederick Alvin Clemens Joe Bilger Ray Hunsicker James Simprini Fran Bergey Carl Wismer U, Magma idk. ff Girls' Softball-A Strong Contender Just as Souderton High's boys have paced the Bux- Mont League in baseball, so have the girls dominated the softball competition in that circuit. Led by Coach White to four consecutive championships, the girls are looking forward to making a determined try for tive as the Unaliyi goes to press. The nucleus of Coach White's team will center around lettermen endowed with a champion's native ability- SCHEDULE April 29 Palisades at Souderton May 2 Souderton at Pennridge May 5 Lansdale at Souderton May l2-Souderton at Quakertown May I6-Souderton at Palisades May i9-Pennridge at Souderton May 23 Souderton at Lansdale May 31 Quakertown at Souderton Gwen Musselman, Emilie Class, Doris Grubb, Sonia Der- stine, Marian Hunsicker, Patsy Swartz, Nancy Ruth, and Jean Bucher. Also hopeful of breaking into the line-up are Rochelle Forzato, Joanne Hendricks, Lucy Lee Kriebel, Margie Kile, Doris Fretz, Brenda Alderfer, Gail Moyer, Shirley Shisler, Kay Cassel, Nancy Lou Freed, Carol Johnson, Susan Schnabel, Virginia Stoneback, and Esther Mae Zumstein. With only two senior girls lost through last year's graduation, one can see that the maiority of the girls who helped last year's squad roll to another championship are back in the fold with an additional year of experience. Should the Indian maidens capture this year's league title, it would be the fifth successive championship that Coach White and her girls have brought to Souderton High School. First Row, Left to right: L. Kriebel, C. Garrecht, B. Alderfer, K. Cassel, N. Freed, E. Zumstein. Second Row: J. Dom, M. Hunsicker, P. Swartz, J. Bucher, N. Ruth, S. Derstine, J. Hendricks, L. Moyer, E. Class, M. Kile, J. Eisenbrey. Third Row: I. White, Coach, G. Musselman, C. Johnson, G. Moyer, S. Shisler, B. Allen, J. Moyer, J. Landis, C. Wenzel, S. Schnabel. Scenes from the First l'lome Game Junior High Baseball Coach Maza and his scrappy squad of young, developing talent on the iunior high baseball team are looking forward to capturing the top spot in the three- team circuit in the tradition of Souderton baseball supremacy. If the opening game 5-2 triumph over Central Bucks on the masterful four-hit hurling of burly Bob Bunton is an example of the brand of ball the team will display for the remainder of the season, the Little Indians are sure to be a crowd-pleasing Hag winning outfit. April May May May May 28 5 I2 I6 23 SCHEDULE Souderton at Central Bucks Central Bucks at Souderton Souderton at Lansdale Lansdale at Souderton Souderton at Central Bucks Physical Education The physical education department-under the direction of Miss White, Mr. Meyers, and Mr. Smoot-constitutes an important part of the lives of each student at S. H. S. Because every student is required to attend at least one gym period a week, all benefit from the various types of equipment available. As could be expected, many students were somewhat clumsy and uncoordinated at the outset of this year's gym- nastic program. Weekly practice soon produced confidence, and the students became more and more adept on the apparatus. This year a new system of grading was put into effect in the Physical Education course. Each instructor set specific requirements on the various types of apparatus and the seasonal sports. All the students had to work on these re- quired skills until they could successfully perform them and receive a satisfactory grade. As a climax to the physical education work the instructors choose the best students to perform during a program at Open House. This exhibition helps to inform the parents of the work being done in the Physical Education course. Gymnastic Activities Larry Alderfer performs on the tiying rings. Jerry Moyer in good form on the trampoline. Mr. Meyers demonstrates good trampoline techniques. A perplexed Bud Gross on the trampoline. 81 'WP A Q99 t 5 5' - ly I va wig i A5352 ff '-x Q agp 3? ' Q V . -AV:A. 122: -f,. Q V ,N f ' 2 :,' Q, Q . M ,153 ,f 31 4 NY Q I is 2 5 nuz' A1., I QR 3' Q Q ,. .,4., xx S: Qs 5? 'WMM' fgZXfx1 -ISIS., IXYNZXZN, YZXIXI! 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Accompanying Danny in the capacity of a cab driver is Louie, a typical Brooklynite. Upon learning from Jake, the caretaker who knew and admired Danny's father, that no women reside in Custerville, Danny's hopes sink to a new low: however he is soon reiuvenated by the appearance of a female postmaster, Molly. This starts the love plot. Since Danny has to maintain western residence in order to collect his inheritance, he decides to make things as liveable and profitable as possible. ln thus doing a dude ranch is established. Many of Danny's friends from New York come to visit. With each new arrival, the plot gets more involved. Danny's old heart- throb, Tess, surprises him and arrives from the east with several of her girl friends. Tess follows Danny all over A remorseful Sam Mason is comforted by Tess after being beaten by Lank and Pete. the dude ranch but eventually falls in love with Sam Mason, a rich New Yorker. The dude ranch really turns into a lonely hearts club when Rose, a New York tele- phone operator, starts to turn on the charm toward Louie. Being rather dumb and typically Brooklyn, Rose and Louie set the comedy for the play. To help with the manual labor of running a dude ranch, Danny hires Cactus and Lucky. Complications set in when Lank, a cold, tall, lean killer, who, with the aid of his Mexican sidekick, Pete, wants to take over the town and run for Sheriff. Lank's only competition is Louie. Louie, however, wins the election but not before he gets into many funny escapades. To his rescue comes Eaglerock, an educated Indian, and Lieutenant Caddigan. Having successfully become Sheriff, Louie proposes to Rose, Tess and Sam leave for New York, Danny breathes a sigh of relief, embraces Molly and proves to the world that he is really a Churchill, Meanwhile the rest of the dude ranch guests continue with the gaieties of a typical western square dance. Jake ..... Danny Churchill . , Louie. . . . HARVEY WAMBOLD . , DONALD NASE . . RALPH FREED Cactus . . . LARRY LANDES Lucky . , . . DENNlS GRUVER Pete . . . BILL CHEGWIN Lank . . . . LARRY ALDERFER Many , , , . . JOAN GETTY Tess . GRACE CONSTANZER Rose . . . LOlS FEINGOLD Betty . . . ROSIE HALLMAN Janet . . . BETTY GERHART Laura . . . . LOIS BROBST Sally . . JEANETTE HEDRICK Bobs . GWEN MUSSELMAN Sam Mason . . JOHN SMOOT Eaglerock .... . , . ROBERT BLEW Lieutenant Caddigan . , NORMAN KELLER ldentification for Pictures on Opposite Page Top left: Danny delivers a rousing campaign speech promoting Louie for sheriff. Center left: Lucky with his guitar leads the dudes in some western music. Bottom left: The Sheriff finally catches up with Lank and Pete. Top right: Louie, an imitation lndian and Eaglerock a real one, fool Lank and Pete. Center right: A square dance culminates an evening of fun at the Dude Ranch. Bottom right: Louie, disguised as the fascinating Fifi LaMelba, tricks Lank again. 86 aw 5 SH Riff fr f-'Loui E EHERLEE I Still Hear Those Wedding Bells Stag l.ine March 5, l955. The curtain has fallen on the annual senior play at Souderton High School. For all who at- tended the production, Stag Line proved to be an en- ioyable evening's entertainment. The plot of the play centered around preparations for the wedding of Sylvia Mason and Jerry Donahue. Sylvia's teenage sister, Maudie, did an excellent iob of confusing things at the last minute as the self-appointed manager of her sisters' wedding. Throughout the play Maudie had quite a time choosing a boy friend from such candidates as Davy, her old heart-throb, Mac, Jerry's best man, and Ronald Emery, a house guest. Jerry almost lost his best client, Mrs. Farrington Smith, because of the troublesome Maudie. Things really got out of hand when Jerry, misunderstanding Maudie, believed that Sylvia was in love with Mac. When Jerry disappeared, everyone thought that he had walked out on his bride. When Jerry finally returned, he found out that he had made a grave error, for it was Maudie whom Mac loved. More confusion arose when the wedding gown failed to Cast of Characters Mrs. Mason . Mr. Mason . Maudie . Sylvia . . Jerry . . . Mac ,.,. Ronald Emery . . Davy ,... Chi ..,..... Margaret .,.... Mrs. Farrington Smith . Smitty ......., Ting , . Snoots . Carol . , Alix . Julie . . Lisbeth .... . . , RENEE CRESMANN . JOHN HILTEBEITEL . . . . LOIS BROBST . JEANNE VAN DYKE . . ALVIN CLEMENS . . BUD GROSS , . ALLEN RICKERT . , RONALD MOYER . . DENNIS GRUVER , . VICKI MOYER . . . . DIANE SWARTZ , . . BETTY HUNSICKER GEORGIANNA BERTHOLD . . . , . . FRED SEITZ . BARBARA UMSTEAD . . . . . GAIL HAIRE , . GWEN MUSSELMAN . . . . JANET DORN Gloria ..,,.. , . JEANETTE HEDRICK . . DONNA CLEMENS . . DAWYN CLEMENS . . DENNIS CLEMENS . . JOANNE ALDERFER MARY JANE LEDERACH JANET KLINE JOAN LABS DAWN GREASER . . SIDNEY HUNSBERGER DONALD NASE RICKY MOYER JOHN SMOOT RALPH FREED RAY HUNSICKER Junior Bridesmaid , , Flower Girl .... Ringbearer ,.., Other Bridesmaids . , Other Ushers . arrive at the Mason residence. lt turned up at the church, and the wedding was ready to proceed. At this point Maudie came to the conclusion that Davy was her true love, and she promised that she would never look at another boy. As a fitting climax, the curtains opened to reveal a beautiful church scene-gorgeous stained-glass windows formed an appropriate background for the lovely altar which was attractively decorated with white flowers and framed by palms and candelabra. Sylvia was attended by Maudie as maid of honor and ten lovely bridesmaids. They each wore a rainbow-colored gown with a tiara of shattered carnations in their hair and a bouquet of yellow and pink carnations in their hands. There were ten ushers in white dinner iackets, a ring bearer, and a flower-girl carrying a basket of car- nations. Sylvia was attired in a white satin gown with a long train carried by a iunior bridesmaid. She held a bouquet of white carnations with satin streamers. The Happy Couple Identification for Pictures on Opposite Page Top Row, Left: Maudie and Davy planning o personality-improvement program for their house guest. Center, Left: The ever popular Maudie dances with Mac as another ad- mirer prepares to cut in. Top Row, Right: The mother and father of the bride Center, Right: Jerry and Sylvia excitedly open their wedding presents while friends watch with interest. Bottom: The entire wedding party poses for their pictures after the ceremony. wr Qs Q 6' 7 vwfmmw wwf? www 5 it Q Q, gps Unaliyi Editors at Work PICTURE IUXDE Galaxy of A Memorable Events Amid thunderstorms outside, three Unaliyi ectiwrs clwoswe the pictures you are seeing. 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An Award for a Chamv The presnntationcfi' a 15955 Buick adds new pres, Ullr NOYYiSi0Wh Timus Herald Spelling Bee en- tige to Mr. Smout's driver training cfourse. frank Clemmer, receives her' award, 95 fiufn-ty First at Suudf:-rum The Hamm' Students 'f Shown arg Pay Nam, gosamm Hallman, Jean, Km' ffiuhbmy Mc-rxfill Godfdrmli directs iraiiic as za rmxmlwr of the- Safety Patrol. ette Hedrick, and Margie Price, our honor stu- dents. Kings fm. B Day Lyceum Favorites Nuwsmaxx L7hsxrlv1K5, Ramsey. left, and the Sam' Ray Humickgr take ww, on Student GOYWHA mix prugmm were ammng the mast popular mgnt Day' iyizeums mf the yeari lbrincipal Dennis Gruver and Supv, Principal Mimic Without a Script Unicyele Thrillg wq.,:,k I . H- I Q W X , , f - A -' Jai A :him 1 ivi? PS , . HW Q lmvqmei musk pnimj Sym 1 55 Q r Students sit an thx? ed 0 mf ihmr Seats as acc . . . W 55 nw lk'CS'llYI'i nufimf-new m stsu:hrQ. ,I , . K. L umfffecllsts nroducc ax daring Sym-um mow, 96 Q 4 wean :SML Q- QU: X