Souderton High School - Unaliyi Yearbook (Souderton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

A , Lg 4 fi . .,x-.., .. P H IfL 2 4 6 9, OF! Y fwQ'.7 ,!, f -Q ' '-2... -........ 0 1 o o an-1-ggi-p K ' ---li.-, UNFSI ISID Q if o ,uf- wm -my wdu nm i FOREWORD We, the Class of l956, submit our yearbook, as the lasting record of the memories of our high school days. We have tried to express in it a part of ourselves, a true picture of our Senior class and its relation with the entire family of Souderton High. A high school student is truly one of the most confounding mixtures ever composed, a unique combination of the frivolity of youth with seriousness of age. He presents a curious picture, indeed, to his parents, associates, and even to himself. He acts one moment as a mature person and the next as a child. As we now step into the adult world, these latter traits are to become merely a subtle influence in our lives, rather than a code of behavior. ln executing our yearbook theme, we have tried to use the imagination and fantasy of the young as a tribute to that carefree quality which we are expected to shed like outgrown clothes at graduation. We offer the '56 Unaliyi, therefore, as a tribute to memory and youth, for these have been years which we shall never forget. 45 5.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration and Faculty . . Page 5 'Ll ' Seniors ........... . . 15 Underclassmen . . 33 Activities. . . 47 Sports. . . . 65 Memories . . 89 N., 'T l i -1 DEDICATION E. MERTON CROUTHAMEL As Mr. Souderton High School, E. Merton Crouthamel has served us for thirty-seven years. Long before our present school was constructed, he was working in various capacities as assistant principal, teacher, coach, and then from 1922 until the present as supervising principal. His qualities of integrity and thrift have combined with steady determination to keep the wolf from our door of learning. ln him, however, this firmness of purpose is accompanied by a consideration of others, an understanding of youth and a readiness to help any who may call on him. His dry sense of humor, which he usually conceals, delights those discovering it for the first time. lt is only fitting that, in meager recognition of all that he has done for our class and those who graduated before us, we dedicate the l956 edition of the Unaliyi to him who has dedicated himself to us. We sincerely hope that Mr. Crouthamel will continue his fine work at Souderton High School for many years. 4 PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES E. MERTON CROUTHAMEL Supv. Principal Congratulations, Class of 1956 lt is with much satisfaction and great pleasure that l salute the graduating class of l956. The time has come to write finis to your high school work, but your life's work is just starting. There is iust one thing of which l should like to remind you. Since the first week you entered Souderton, l have tried to impress on you the value of time. Time is the best teacher. When you waste it, you will not only reduce your physical income but also the whole value of your life. Any- one who takes a year and makes it count for two, profits immeasurably in achievement and satisfaction. lf you have not yet developed the habit of making every minute count, you will have to do so now. Remember that you are iust beginning. You have to start all over again now, but this time with yourself as your own master and the iudge of your destiny. WM. E. MAXWELL 6 Greetings, Class of 1956 My congratulations for your efforts in the publishing of the Unaliyi. We celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the man who said, The taxes were indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them, but we have many others, and much more grievous to some of us. We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our pride, and four times as much by our folly, and from these taxes the commissioners cannot ease or deliver us, by allowing an abatement. We hope your high school experiences have taught you to think straight, opened your eyes to beauty, taught you that there are no superiorities save of merit, service, and achievement, taught you to find out things for yourself, and that you have found the thing that you like best. If you continue to grow in iudgment, in tolerance and human sympathy, you will be happy. Sincerely, E. MERTON CROUTHAMEL WM. E. MAXWELL Principal Left to right: Gerald O. Johnson, Paul M. Hunsicker, Dr. J. Donald Kratz, O. D., Victor M. Nice, John Seitz, Willard S. Detwiler. SCHOOL BOARD Very few of the students within the walls of our high school and elementary buildings realize the full importance of the small but efficient body of men at the head of our school, the School Board. The gentle- men found in this group are: Dr. .l. Donald Kratz, O. D., optometrist, Willard S. Detwiler, retired underwriter for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Paul M. Hunsicker, mortician, Gerald O. Johnson, professional engineer for the Lexco Manufacturing Corporation, Victor M. Nice, real estate broker, and John Seitz, ser- vice station proprietor. This group meets willingly and faithfully once a month to discuss problems that may have arisen in the various schools in our district. They are responsible for the hiring of the faculty, and help immensely in mak- ing our school programs as inspirational and successful as they are. We, the Class of l956, humbly thank these six men for their sincerity in planning our educational training. We deeply appreciate all of their co-operation in helping us to make Souderton High School a better place in which to prepare ourselves for our individual roles of adulthood 7 TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS In the years that lie ahead we will often think back to our days in high school. Long hence we will remember incidents and faces, personalities as well as characters. Yet, through the years, more of Souderton High will remain with us than pleasant memories. The goals and methods, ideals, and ways of living, typical to America, have all been imparted to us by direct teaching and by example. Surely we can agree that the Faculty of S. H. S., by its patient efforts, has left us with a broad picture of American life, waiting to be utilized in the realization of a better and brighter world of tomorrow. Now we are leaving, and as we go we are filled with mixed feelings of regret and of anticipation. As the door closes behind us, we realize the time has come for parting-from each other and from our teachers. On this and the following pages are pictures of our Faculty. We cannot too fully express our gratitude to them for their sympathy, their kindness, and their friendship. C. V. BOLD WM. BOORSE R. F. BOOMHOWER CHARLES V. BOLD History, English, Civics, Problems of Democracy. Exercises a pointed wit . . . Firm be- liever in discipline . . . Capable director of Speech Club and Hi-Y . . . Supervisor of G. O. C. University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Temple University, M.Ed., University of California. WILLIAM M. BOORSE Problems of Democracy, Economics, American History. Has a keen diplomatic insight . . - Leads interesting discussions . . . Inter- ested in sports, model railroads, stamps . . . Assistant football coach and leader of Game Club. Bluffton College, A.B., Harvard, Uni- versity of Notre Dame, Temple University, Lehigh University. 8 RAYMOND F. BOOMHOWER Spanish, English. Noted for his Boston accent . . . Secret love is horticulture . . . Master of the anecdote . . . Commendably patient with Spanish students. Muhlenberg College, A.B. WM. D. F. COYLE WILLIAM D. F. COYLE Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Family Living. Has good tenor voice . . . Assistant Junior High football coach . . . Quiet knowing smile. . . Congenial family man. LaSalle College, A.B., University of Pennsylvania, M.S. D. E. FELTY E. M. FISHER DORIS E. FELTY ELIZABETH MAY FISHER World History, American History. English. Sparkling personality . . . Known for Main interest lies in the theater . . . her interesting class discussions . . . Encourages intelligent thought . . . Takes Loves to travel . . . Takes care of the interest in alumni . . . Assumes responsi- Handicraft Club. bility for many senior activities. Ursinus College, A.B., Lehigh Univer- Susquehanna University, A.B, Bucknell sity, Temple Univers'ty. University, M.A. M. W. FOULKE MAURICE W FOULKE Instrumental Music, Music Appreciation. Sincerely interested in Music . . . Patient with struggling musicians Talented inspirator of the S. H. S. band . . . Directs our snappy Color Guard. West Chester State Teachers College. E. F. FRANCIS C. T GAZDICK E. FRANK FRANCIS CLARENCE T. GAZDICK Guidance. Printing, Mechanical Drawing. Amicble nowre I I I First yea, Wm, Known for his business-like approach Us I I I A sympcfhenc Councilor I I I . . . Faithful ticket-taker at games t . . Capably supervises the Cheerleaders Heads Chess Club' and Usherettes . . . Wry sense of humor. Ohio We5leY0 f B-At: Ohio Sicie Kutztown State Teachers College, B.S., University, Pennsylvania State University, Millersville State Teachers College, Penn MIEdI State University, M.Ed. 9 E. S. GERHART ELIZABETH S. GERHART Typing, Shorthand, Rapid Calculation. Good sense of humor . . . Spends a lot of time correcting typing papers . . . Business advisor for Unaliyi . . . Sponsors Typing Club. Taylor School of Business, University of Hawaii, Temple University, B.S., M.Ed. M. B. GERHART MABEL B. GERHART English, Latin. Widely traveled . . . Extremely pa- tient and understanding . . . Interested in almost everything . . . Likes music and outdoors. Cornell University, B.A., M.A., Univer- sity of Munich. M. A. GREASER MARTHA A. GREASER Home Economics. Mother of two lucky children .. . Always willing to lend a hand . . . Inter- ests include fishing and baseball . . . Directs fashion shows. Cedar Crest College, B.S., Drexel. H. C. HOULT C. M. HUGHES M. I. HULSIZER HELENA CLARK HOULT Salesmanship, Filing, Commercial Math., Rapid Cal., Business English, Economic Geography, Typing. A faithful booster campaign worker . . . You can hear a pin drop in her study halls . . . Likes refinishing antiques and making shell iewelry . . . Conducts Red Cross Club, Magazine and Booster Drives. Philadelphia Business College, Temple University, B.S. in Ed. C. MARTIN HUGHES Algebra, Arithmetic. Very encouraging . . Makes Algebra delightfully clear . . . Coach of Basket- ball and girls' Tennis . . . Heads Math Club and Chess Club. Haverford College, B.S., Temple University, M.Ed., Penn State University. IO MARTIN I. HULSIZER General Science, Chemistry. Understanding and experienced in- structor . . . Left us temporarily after automobile accident . . . Always an effective teacher . . Headed Chess Club. Muhlenberg College, B.S., Kutztown State Teachers College, University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University. A. KLEIST E. J. KLIMOVICH WM. E. MAXWELL ARLENE B. KLEIST English. Keen Literary insight . . , Understand- ing . . . Definitely the outdoor type . . . Heads the Arrowhead organization. West Chester State Teachers College, B.S. EUGENE J. KLIMOVICH Biology, Physics, General Science. His first year with us . . . Ardent sports fan . . . Enioys gardening . . . Directs Science Club. Bloomsburg State Teachers College, B.S. WILLIAM E. MAXWELL Principal, Algebra. Wry smile . . . Advisor to Student Council . . . Generally helpful . . . Takes care of Junior High attendance. Temple University, B.S., M.Ed. WM C. MAZA J. W. MEYERS C. C. MILLER WILLIAM C. MAZA Industrial Arts. Loves a good fish story . . . Happy Baritone, can often be heard in shop . . . A craftsman . . . Coaches Junior High sports. Millersville State Teachers College, B.S., Lehigh University, M.Ed. JOHN W. MEYERS Physical Education, Health. A virtual dynamo of energy . . . Otficiates in several sports . . . A pro- ficient organizer . . . Football coach and Varsity S Club. Susquehanna University, B.S., Penn State University. II CHARLES C. MILLER Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Plane and Solid Geometry. Takes personal interest in his students . .. Emphasizes practical applications . . . Conducts our outstanding Audio- Visual Club . . . Serves as efficient Senior attendance olficer. Kutztown State Teachers Collegeg Temple University. A. NASE M. E. NEWMAN G. W. PATTON AILENE NASE MARJORIE E. NEWMAN GEORGE W. PATTON Music. General Science, Mathematics. History, Civics. Petite but energetic . . . Wears her With us this year for a short time. . . Reflnishes furniture . . . Energetic clothes well . . . Works hard with the Lives in Gwynedd Valley . . . Interested track coach. . . Civic minded. . .Heads Chorus . . . Enioyg travel gnd qrf, in scouting . . . Heads Radio Club. Track and Field Club. Houghton College, B,A,, Unive,-Sify of University of Pennsylvania, B.S. Temple University, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed., Buffalo, Alfred University. Bluffifz Uf'lVe 5llY, FYUUCG- M. REISLER J. A. REZNICK R. T. ROBERTS MARY REISLER Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Business Prac- tice. Smiling disposition . . . Efficient home- room keeper . . . Works hard with Shorthand students . . . Enioys all sorts of things. Bloomsburg State Teachers College, University of Pennsylvania, Temple Uni- versity, M.Ed. JOSEPH A. REZNICK Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science. Interested in all sports . . . Willing to help Chemistry students . . . First year with us . . . Takes care of Chess Club. Penn State University, B.S. in Ed. l2 ROBERT T. ROBERTS English. Long of bone and brain . . . Interested in Literature and the Arts . . . President of Teachers' Association . . . Superintends activities of Record Club. Bucknell University, B.S. in Ed. l C. H. RUTH CALVIN H. RUTH Art, Mechanical Drawing. Actively encourages creative art work . . . Inspires interesting abstrac- tions . . . Good sense of humor . . . Sponsors Art Club. Philadelphia Museum School of Art, B.A.A.p Temple University, M.F.A., Lehigh University. F. C. WEINERT FRANCES CAROL WEINERT Librarian. Boundless school spirit . . . Keeps an efficient Library . . . Advises the Unaliyi Stal? . . . Assistant Directress of plays. University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Co- lumbia University, B.S. in Lib. Science, University of Maine, University of Colorado, Temple University, M.Ed. D. H. SMOOT E. K. WEIL DALPHUS H. SMOOT Geography, Health, Physical Education, Auto Theory, Driver Training. EMMA K. WEIL School Nurse. Always willing to be of help . . . ln- terested personally in students . . . Sym- pathetic nature . . . Advisor of Service Club. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. A courteous sportsman . .. In our opinion, the best baseball coach in the league . . . A constant source of in- spiration . . . Head of our new Safety Council. Temple University, B.S. I. M. WHITE P. A. WOOMER IRENE M. WHITE PATRICIA ANN WOOMER Physical Education, Heallh. Home Economics. A talented athlete . . . Australia A new arrival at Souderton . . . bound with American Hockey Team . . . Pleasant alto voice . . . Bridge, music Easy to get along with . . . Heads the and sewing fascinate her . . . Works Athletic Club. patiently with our Maiorettes. Temple University, B.S. in Ed. Penn State University, B.S. 13 Left to right: B. J. WAY, V. K. HARLAND. JANITORS The three men who make up our maintenance de- partment deserve much credit for their efforts to keep our school building clean and in good condition. Samuel Roberts, a strong advocate of crow hunting and fishing, is a close friend of the l2-C boys. Albert Bulow, newest addition to the staff, is already well- known and liked. Leroy Gorges, here for many years, has always been helpful and dependable. These men, first to arrive in the morning and last to leave in the evening, have many tasks to accomplish before their day is ended. We want to thank them for their service, and wish them every success in the future. Left to right: A. MOYER, M. FREDERICK, R. PRICE, M. DELP. SECRETARIES Each of our administrative offices is fortunate in having an extremely business-like and efficient secretary. Miss Verna K. Harland, Mr. Crouthamel's personal secretary, assumes important duties such as typing letters, writing checks, and helping with the ticket sales. With us for l9 years, Miss Harland furnishes a good example for the future secretary. Mrs. Betty Jean Way, a recent graduate of Souderton, is secretary to Mr. Maxwell. An excellent typist, Betty Jean also mimeographs the daily scan- dal sheet informing teachers and students of the day's happenings. Our secretaries are more than necessary, they are helpful and friendly. Our thanks to them for going the second mile. Left to right: S. ROBERTS, A. BULOW, L. GARGES. CCDOKS Our school cafeteria is one of the most difficult and demanding parts of our school organization to operate. Mrs. Clarence Moyer, Mrs. Paul Delp, Mrs. Henry Price, Mrs. Warren Frederick, and Mrs. Howard Hangey do a fine iob in preparing about 600 meals a day for hungry students and teachers. In addition to artfully preparing appealing main courses, these five master meal-makers construct appetizing salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Aided by Miss Woomer and students, they are responsible for the morale-boosting delicacies that make more pleasant the welcome break between classes. Q ...-- .- - EARL L ALDERFER Earl General Pleasing personality . . . handy- man . . . holds the heart of a Junior lass , . . deep base voice. Chorus 3, 4, Riddle Me Riches , Audio-Visual Club. ELMER L. ALDERFER Elmer Academic Unaliyi's great sports' editor . . . his Plymouth gets him places . . . usually seen with a certain Fresh- man. Football l, 2, 3, 4, co-captain 4, All-Bux-Mont Honorable Mention 4, Basketball 2, Baseball l, Unaliyi Staff. JOANNE L. ALLEM Josie Academic Honor student . . . talented organist . . . very industrious . . . pleasing personality . . . charming President of Senior Assembly. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Strange Boarders , Class Secretary 3, Senior Assembly President 4, Assembly Organist 3, 4, Usherette. ELAINE ANDERS Bubs Academic Pretty brown tresses . . . always giggling . . . likes to talk . . . ready to help others . . . plans to enter college. Unaliyi Staff, Hockey i, 2,iSer- vice Club. 16 EDWIN A, BAUER Ed Academic Pleasant . . . studious . . . ofter seen with Allen hails frorr Telford . . . Penn State bound. Unaliyi Staff, Baseball l. PAUL K. BENNER Benner Genera Quiet and reserved . . . good friend of Cliffy . . . enjoy: hunting and fishing . . . plans to be a carpenter. Chess Club. FRANCIS LEON BERGEY Franny Commercial Mighty midget of the court and mound . . . Mr. Smoot's pride and ioy . . . loads of fun . , . flashing blue eyes. Student Council l, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 'l, 2, 3, 4, Class President l. RONALD BERGEY Bergey Academic Bound for Penn State . . . ex- cellent student . . . Latin whiz . . . sport enthusiast . . . future banker, Student Council 3, Unaliyi Staff Basketball l, Baseball I, Latir Prize. MERLE K. BISHOP Bish Academic Quiet . . . lovely alto voice . . . soloist at Candlelight Service . . . snappy member of Color Guard. Color Guard, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Trebelettes 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Unaliyi Staft, Hockey l, Baseball l. DEANNA l. BRACALENTE Brac Commercial Beautiful black hair and eyes . . . life of the party . . . attractive leading lady . . . excellent dancer. Color Guard, Chorus l, Unal'yi Stott, Hockey I, Baseball I, 2, Mistress of Ceremony, Jr.-Sr. Prom, Hostess for Snowball , May Queen Attendant, Usherette. JEAN MARIE BUCHER Jeanne Academic Excels in all sports . . . popular Maiorette and Ere-twirler . . . sports a diamond . . loaded with school spirit. Mai0rette 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus l, Student Council 3, Unaliyi Statt, Assistant Editor, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Baseball I, 2, 3, Riddle Me Riches , Usherette. JOANNE S. BUCHER Jo Academic Toots a cool saxaphone owner of that dashing horse, Jubilee, used in the school play . . . contagious smile. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey I, Basketball 2, 3, Senior Assembly Secretary 4. MARGARET L. BULTMANN Peggy General Member of I2-C gang waitress at Ridge Road Hotel . well-dressed friendly . pals with Lynne. Secretarial Club. LYNNE CLARE BURGESS Lynne General Tall, blonde and Winsome . . . came to us from Olney in her Junior year . . . at ease with the easel . . . Art School bound. Color Guard, Unaliyi Staff, Art Club. DAWN CAROL CHAPLIN Dee Commercial Happiest when driving her '50 Studebaker . . . likes sheep and horses . . capable cafeteria worker . . . full of school spirit. First Prize in Biscuit Making 2, Cafeteria worker 2, 3, 4, Handi- craft Club. JON KEITH CLEMENS Bubbs Academic Can out-talk a phonograph . . . class cut-up . . . ardent Spanish fan?? . . . excellenl dancer . . . winning smile. Chorus 2, Unaliyi Staff, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Varsity S Club. l7 EARL S. CLEMMER Earl General Usually seen with Bergey . . . skating fan . . . quiet until you get to know him . . . drives a Nash. Chess Club, Game Club. CHARLES A. CLIFTON Cliffy General Proud possessor of a '48 Dodge . . .ardent sportsman. . . member of the U. S. Naval Air Reserve. Chess Club. NEAL COYLE Neal Academic Winning personality . . . popu- lar with the girls . . . can comment on any subiect . . . chess enthusiast. Unaliyi Staff, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, Track 'l, 2, 3, Riddle Me Riches , Class President 2, Assembly Vice-President l, Art Club. EILEEN M. DERSTINE Derstine Academic Pretty curly hair . . . capable cymbal player . . . interested in Blooming Glen .. . usually seen with Arlene. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 4, Unaliyi Staff. 18 4' St A ve .l, NANCY A. DERSTINE Nancy General Shy but pretty . . . a whiz in Home Ec .... a '54 Buick makes her heart tlip. Farm Show Prize 3, Cafeteria Worker, Handicraft Club. RALPH LAWRENCE DERSTINE Larry Academic Hot Lips of the band . .. popular with Lucy . . . heading for an M. D. . . . member of the Serenaders. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Staff, Football 2, 3, Track 3, 4, Riddle Me Riches , Class Vice-President 4, Assembly Chorister 4. SONJA R. DERSTINE Derstine Commercial Athletically inclined . . . favorite pastime- Ardie . . . has a big smile for everyone . . . easy to get along with. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 4, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, Basket- ball I, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Assembly Chorister l, Most Val- uable Player Award--Basketball 4, Cafeteria Worker. C. VERNON DIEHL Diehl Commercial Owner of a hot Chevy . . . spends many hours at Cressman Motor Company . . . usually seen with Bergey . . . possesses latent possibilities. Chess Club, Hi-Y Club. JANE M. EISENBREY K'.lanie Academic Witty . . . possesses a rare gift of gab . . . unlimited vocabulary . . . shares boy troubles with Swartz. Chorus lg Student Council 2, Unaliyi Staff, Literary Editor, Base- ball Manager 3, 4, Usherettey Arrowhead 4, Art Club. STANLEY G. ESHELMAN Esh General Messiah College bound . . . future Social Studies teacher . . drives a cool Ford convertible . . brain of I2-C. Audio Visual Club. JOAN MAE FAIX Faix Commercial Talkative and lively . . . her '55 Pontiac gets around . . . loves ice skating . . . her heart lies in the Navy. Assistant Manager of Booster and Magazine Campaigns, Handi- craft Club- EMIL FERKETICH Emil General Came to us from Upper Perk in his Senior year . . . catchy smile . .. has a way with the lossies . . . loses no sleep over lessons . . . always in hot water. Football 4, Baseball 4. DALE L. FINNEMEYER Finn General Never a care, never a worry . . . usually found sleeping in classes . . . considerate . . . first- class ad solicitor. Audio-Visual Club 3, 4. MARILYN JANE FRANTZ Mar Academic Vivacious cheerleader . . . happy disposition possesses her share of boy trouble future hairdresser. Cheerleader, Chorus li Unaliyi Staff. VIOLET D. FREED Vi General One of our platinum blondes . . . livewire of the General section . . . future dental hygienist. Handicraft Club. DORIS FRETZ Fretzie Academic Knows her current events . . . full of fun . . . friendly . . . always ready to lend a helping hand . . . industrious. Band 'lp Unaliyi Staff, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Secretarial Club. I9 CHARLES R. GARDNER Charlie Academic Valedictorian . . . a walking encyclopedia . . . inclined to be absent-minded . . . champion chess player . . . subtle sense of humor. Strange Boarders , .lunior As- sembly President, Legion Oratorical 3d Prize, Physics Prize, Biology Prize, Chess and Checker Club. MERRILL W. GODSHALL Mert Commercial Faithful Supercharger . . . pos- sesses a very dry sense of humor . . . big hit in Riddle Me Riches and Strange Boarders . . . capable M. C. for Class Day. Student Council l, 3, Riddle Me Riches , Strange Boarders , Maga- zine Drive award. STANLEY Y. GODSHALL Gulch Commercial Made a wonderful Chuck in Riddle Me Riches . . . talkative . . . hails from Morwood . . . always in trouble. Riddle Me Riches , Hi-Y Club. WAYNE B. GODSHALL Gulchy Academic Blushes easily . . . curly blonde hair . . . valuable track member . . . country club caddy. Student Council i, 2, 4, Football 3, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Game Club, Varsity S Club. 20 HARVEY LEON GROFF Wally Academic Lives for baseball . . . math enthusiast . . . constantly teased about girls . . . always with the Telford boys. Football l, 2, 3, Basketball l, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4. JANICE E. HAGER Hager Commercial Peppy cheerleader . . . terrific athlete . . . expert driver . . . favorite pastime- Gutch. Cheerleader, Hockey 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Cafeteria Worker. LlN FO RD H. HALLMAN Linny General Works at Quakertown Auction . . . has very little to say .. . takes school lightly. Chess and Checker Club. RICHARD HALLMAN Dick General Quiet chap . . . usually seen with Stan and .lay . . . sports a hot green '4l Ford . . . one of the 12-C gang. Football 3. STANLEY HARPEL Stun General Drives a hot '47 Ford . . . usually seen with Jay . , . member the of l2-C gang. . . hangs out at the R 8- S. Football l, Baseball l. RALPH HARTLEY Abe General Excellent athlete . . . looks for- ward to swimming and caddying . . . outdoor man . . . well-liked by classmates. Football i, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, Track 3, 4, Track and Field Club, Print Club, Varsity Club. BARBARA LYNN HARTMAN Bobby General Pretty blue eyes and blonde hair . . . usually seen with Ruth Ann and Loretta . . . efficient worker in the cafeteria. Unaliyi Staff, Cafeteria Worker, Art Club, Chess and Checker Club. LAVERNE J. HECKLER Vernie Commercial Quiet and considerate . . . sports a '48 Plymouth . . . one of the 12-B gang friendly to everyone. Basketball l, Baseball l. 4. -Q 05 JOANNE HENDRICKS Jo Academic Loads of school spirit . . . per- sonifies vim, vigor, and vitality . . . crazy over dancing . . . particu larly interested in Michigan State. Cheerleader, Chorus l, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 3, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Art Club. RICHARD HENDRICKS Dick General A first class proiectionist .. fond of sleeping-anywhere . . . friendly to everyone . . . drives Queen Mary. Audio-Visual 3, 4. A. JAMES HUNSBERGER .Iim Commercial Attractive smile . . . usually seen with Vogel and Kratz . . friendly disposition . . , known for his witty remarks Band l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 4, Baseball Manager 2, Track 4, Local Teen-Age Rodeo lst Prize. J. ED. HUNSICKER, JR. Hung General Worries are few . . here, there, everywhere .. . lots of , . . favorite subiect-women. Unaliyi Staff, Baseball Manager 4, Riddle Me Riches , Safety Council. .-.. I . 1 . V 'J school spirit . . . good stage hand A A. 21 v 5 fl i ' 1 MARIAN HUNSICKER ':Huns Commercial Good-natured . . . all-around athlete . . . efficient hockey cap- tain . . . always ready for a good time. Student Council l, 35 Hockey I, 2, 3, 45 Hockey Captain 45 Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 Class Secretary 45 Assembly Chaplain I5 Cafeteria Worker5 Usherette. PATRICIA DAWN HUNSICKER Pat Commercial Pretty eyes . . . sunny disposi- tion , . . pals around with Joan . . main discussion-Quakertown. Chorus I5 Student Council I5 Unaliyi Staff. PATRICIA KELLER 'Pat General Talkative . . . neat dresser . pleasant smile . . . loads of fun. Cafeteria Worker5 Art Club. ROSE M. KELLER Rosie Commercial Lovely complexion . . . lively talker . . . forms a trio with Ruth Ann and Loretta . . . aspires to acting. Strange Boarders 5 Cafeteria Worker. 22 5 LO RETTA P. KERVER Reds General Capable worker in the refresh- ment stand . . . pals with Ruth . . . famous for her giggle . . . loyal Elroy resident. Cafeteria Worker5 Handicraft Club. RUTH ANN KERVER Ruth General Naturally curly black hair . . . diligent cafeteria worker . . . usually seen with Loretta . . does her share of talking. Cafeteria Worker 2, 3, 45 Handicraft Club. S. MARGARET KILE Margie Academic Honor student . . . lively but de- pendable . . . always ready for fun . . . iitterbug fan . . . talks incessantly. Cheerleader5 Chorus l5 Student Council 25 Hockey l, 2, 3, 45 Basketball I5 Baseball 25 RiddIe Me Riches 5 Junior Assembly Secre- tary5 Class Secretary 2. BARBARA ANNE KINSEY Barbara Commercial Quiet but friendly . . . always ready to lend a helping hand . . . courteous . . . headed for Mora- vian College. Band 'l, 2, 3, 45 Unaliyi Staff. ROGER M. KO FFEL Koffel General Nice to know . . . hails from Vernfleld . . . an admirable Mr. Hill in Riddle Me Riches . . . kicks up the cinders. Unaliyi Staff, Track 4, Riddle Me Riches , Track and Field Club. PATRICIA A. KOOKER Pat Commercial Peppy cheerleader . . . pleas- ing personality . . . popular . . . attractive gun-moll in Strange Boarders. Cheerleader, Hockey l , Strange Boardersf' D. NOREEN KRAMER Kramer Commercial Hot trumpeter . . . clever artist . . . experienced traveler . . . voluable. Band 2, 3 4, Unaiiyi Staff, Baseball l, 2, Gregg Competent Shorthand Award. ROBERT L. KRAMLIK Kramllk General Black wavy hair . . well groomed . . . keen sense of humor . . . Mr. Maza's right hand man . . . excellent wood worker. Safety Council. CLYDE H. KRATZ Clyde Commercial Sports a '54 Ford custom con- vertible . . . loses no sleep over homework . . . a true sportsman . . . a super-ad getter. Riddle Me Riches , Hi-Y Club JOHN D. KRATZ Kruk Commercial A Iivewire of the 12-B section . . . always ready for a ioke . . . good bass voice . . . one of our cinder men. Chorus 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Hi Y Club. CAROLINE R. KRIEBEL Kib Academic Quiet . . . liked by everyone . . good student . . . usually seen with Bubs . . . main interest lies in Upper Salford. Chorus l, Unaliyi Stalf, Secre- tarial Club. LUCY LEE KRIEBEL Lucy Academic Tall and attractive . . . has a Flair for horses . . sweet disposi- tion . . . her favorite formula- Larry -l- Juniata : Future. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band l, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Unaliyi Staff, Riddle Me Riches , May Queen Attendant, Usherette. 23 HENRY P. KROLIKOWSKI Henry Commercial Keen sense of humor . . . our blonde Indian at football games . . . talented actor . . . liked by everyone. Riddle Me Riches , President of Senior Assembly. MARJORIE E. KUNTZ Margie Academic Popular . . . excellent student . . . a whiz at the drawing board . . .fun to be with . . . headed for Kutztown. Student Council 3, Unaliyi Stott, Art Editor, Art Exhibit, lst Prize, Art Club, Sketch Club. NANCY C. LANDES Nan Academic Ardent music lover . . . enioys ice skating . . . noted for her sense of humor and school spirit. Color Guard, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Trebelettes 2, 3, Unaliyi Staff, Assembly pianist. ROBERT Z. LANDES Speedy Commercial Sports a hot Ford convertible . . enthusiastic Supercharger . . . lives up to his nickname . . . has a Flair for acting. Riddle Me Riches , Strange Boarders , Jr. Assembly Charister. 24 LARRY K. LANDIS Lank Commercial Always has room in his Chevy for girls . . . happy-go-lucky . . . hard worker . . . one ofthe 12-B boys. Chorus 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 'l, 2, Varsity Club. JOAN CAROL LAY Joan Commercial Lovely speaking voice . . . cultural . .. enioys shopping in Philly. . .Pat's constant companion. Chorus 4, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l , Cafeteria Worker, Sketch Club. PATRICIA ANN LEE Lee Academic A Telford fan . . . always eager for a laugh . . . interested in teaching . . . aiming for Millers- ville. Chorus l, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey 2, Softball 'l, 2, Service Club. THOMAS LEIDY Tom Academic Easy going . . . friendly . . . usually seen in his Ford or in the presence of a certain Junior Miss . . . class shutterbug. Unaliyi Photographer, Track 4. MARY ANN LOBURAK 'Mary Ann Commercial Hails from Elroy . . . very quiet , . . loves animals . . . good sport. Handicraft Club. JAY P. LUTZ Jay General Came to S. H. S. from New Jersey . . . one of the 12-C gang . . . likes to tease the girls . . . steady partner of Ritter, Unaliyi Staff, Football 4, Track 3, 4, Host at Jr.-Sr. Prom. NANCY ELAINE MlLLER 'fNancy Commercial The tall willowy type . . . hails from Telford . . . usually seen with Marla and Phyl . . . hopes to be- came a model. Handicraft Club. BETTY ARLENE G. MlNINGER Arlinger Academic Avid reader . . . lovely figure, face, and clothes . . . always ready for excitement . . . bound for Bob Jones. Unaliyi StatT, Usherette, Handi- craft Club. M MW DEANNA EILEEN MOYER Mayer Academic Lively . . . possesses the gift of gab . . . always ready for a prank . . . college bound. Hockey 'l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, Strange Boarders , Usherette, Service Club, Yearbook Club DOUGLAS A. MOYER Doug General Handsome . . . lessons are the least of his worries . . . spends his summers at the shore . . . sports a Nash convertible. Football l, Track 2, 3, 4, Track and Field Club, Tumbling Club. ERMA B. MOYER Erma Commercial One of our snappy maiorettes . .. spends her free time with Clyde . . . pals around with Noreen. Maiorette 3, 4, Maiorette Club. JAY KENNETH MOYER Gola General Member of I2-C gang . . usually seen in the Pool Room . . . pals with Stan . . , drives a '46 Ford convertible. Football l, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Game Club. 25 JERYL l.. MOYER Jerry General Voted most popular senior . . . crowned Football King . . . voted most valuable football player . . . nice personality. Student Council 4, Football 3, 4, Most Valuable Football Player Award 4, Track and Field Club. JOSEPH MOYER Joe Academic Argumentative . . proud of his Plymouth . . . class clown .. . college bound. Art Club. LOIS ANN MOYER l.oll Academic Our lovely May Queen . . . petite and popular president of Student Council . . , talented in music and dramatics. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 4, Student Council 4, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, Baseball l, 2, Riddle Me Riches , Junior Assembly Pianist l, May Queen, Usherette, Arrow- head 3, 4. MILDRED S. MOYER Milly Commercial Has a smile for everyone . . . frequently seen with Ruth . . quiet until you get to know her. Chorus l, Secretarial Club. 26 MARILYN JOAN MUMBAU ER Mum Commercial Came to us from Quakertown . . .hasa pleasing personality. . . in love with ice skating and the opposite sex. Chorus l, 2, Unaliyi Staff, Usherette. RUTH ARLENE MYERS Ruth Commercia' Usually seen with Mildred . . . one of Miss Hoult's efficient cam- paign managers . . , seemingly very quiet , . . nice to everyone. Chorus, Assistant Manager ol Booster Campaign and Magazine Drive. ELAINE S. NASE Elaine Commercia Friendly with everyone . . r faithful Luther Leaguer . . . works after school at the R. 81 S. Diner. Chorus l, Cafeteria Worker. MARLA D. NISSLEY Marla Commercia! Tall and slender . . . efficient campaign manager . . . pals with Phyl and Nancy . . . believe: silence is golden. Unaliyi Staff, Assistant Manager of Booster Campaign and Maga- zine Drive. ALLEN R. NYCE 'Allen Academic One of Mr. Miller's prize students , . . frequently seen driving a gang of fellows around . . . easy to get along with . . . ardent sports fan. Student Council 3, Chess Club. CURTIS DALE NYCE Dale General Happy-go-lucky . . . forever getting into trouble . . . frequently seen with a certain Junior lass. Service Club. NANCY H. NYCE Nancy Academic Pretty brown eyes . . . future Woman in White . . . nice person to know . . . hard working student. Color Guard, Chorus I, Student Council 2, Unaliyi Staff. F. RUTH OVERPECK Ruthie General Seen but seldom heard . . . good natured . . . nice brown eyes . . . one of the I2-C gang. Art Club. LARRY A. PALMER Strap Academic Comedian of the Senior Class . . . popular . . . easy-going . . . good actor . . . spends many of his Saturday nights at Sunnybrook Ballroom. Band I, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Riddle Me Riches. ELAINE M. PRICE Epe Commercial Attractive smile . . . nice per- sonality. . .good cook. . . always seen with Seitz . . . member of Color Guard. Color Guard, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Trebelettes 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Staff, Assembly Secretary 4, Strange Boarders , Hostess for SnowbalI , Usherette. HENRIETTA JEAN QUINQUE Quink Academic Champion rwurler . . . excellent student . . . reserved , . . works in Green Lane Park during the summer . . . nice to know. Maiorette 'l, 2, 3, 4, Bux-Mont Band 4, Unaliyi Staff, Assembly Vice-President 4. ANN l. RENNER Annie Academic Possesses initiative .. . well- groomed . . . nice personality . . capable yearbook editor . . future lies in teaching. Chorus l, Unaliyi Staff, Editor-in Chief, Hockey manager 3, 4 Arrowhead 3, 4, Service Club. 27 ROBERT L. RENNER Bull Academic Tall, dark, and handsome . . . very friendly . . . husky 613V center on the football squad . . . loads of school spirit, Student Council 3, Unaliyi Staff, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, Track and Field Club, Varsity 5 Club. BEVERLY K. RICHMOND Bev Academic High-spirited gal hailing from Telford . . . tall and willowy . . , active in all school activities . . . very friendly. Unoliyi Staff, Hockey l, Highest Salesman of Booster Campaign 4, Service Club 4. MARY JANE RITTENHOUSE Mary Academic Live wire of the Souderton gang . . . often seen riding around in Oscar . . . wherever there's fun -there's Mary Jane. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Staff, Basketball l, 2, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4, Hockey 2, Welfare Secretary 4. PHYLLIS ANN RITTENHOUSE Phyl Commercial Future secretary . . . sweet personality . . . nice sense of humor . . . often seen with Marla. Secretarial Club. 28 NANCY JUNE RITTER Ritter Commercia Short. . .neat. . . peppy . ., her heart belongs to a certair blonde Romeo . . . very capable Class Treasurer. Chorus l, 3, 4, Trebelettes 3, 4, Unaliyi Staff, Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4, Usherette, Art Club. LEE ROSENBERGER Beef Academic Chieft nterest seems to be in the field of model railroading . . . known for his hearty laugh . . . friendly. Student Council l, Baseball Manager l, Audio-Visual l, 2. NANCY L. ROSENBERGER Nan Commercial Beautiful dark hair . . . lovely smile . . . received a ring for Christmas . . . matrimony follows graduation. Chorus l ,Assistant Business Mana- ger of Booster and Magazine Drive, Cafeteria Worker. NANCY W. RUTH Nanc Commercial Active in all sports . . . her heart longs to be in Upper Dublin . . . loads of school spirit. Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2 3, 4, Cafeteria Worker. KATRINKA ERDMAN SCHNABEL Trinka Academic Precise, determined, serious, and fficient . . . loves horses . . . opes to become a vetinarian. Color Guard 4, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, rebelettes 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Staff, Iockey l, 2, 3, 4, Riddle Me iches , Usherette. DENNIS L. SCHOLL Denny Commercial Resembles the character in the omics . . . very nice bass voice . . an excellent fisherman in the earbook skit . . . friendly. Chorus 2, 3, 4, Strange Board- rs , Chess Club. GLORIA RUTH SCHUENEMANN Josie Academic Small and peppy . . . always :aughing . . . sparkling brown eyes . . capable Biographic Editor . . possesses a talent for talking. Unaliyi Staff: Strange Boardersu, lsherette, Service Club. MATHIAS SCHUMMER 'Max Commercial The tall quiet type . . . girls envy his wavy hair . . . drives a nlack Ford . . . big problem- noney. Chess and Checker Club, Print Ilub. CHARLES J. SEITZ Seitz General Mighty football player . . . efficiently tackled by Epe . . . hard worker . . . capable Senior Class President . . . friendly to all. Band l, 2, 3, Student Council, Football 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Strange Boarders , Class Presi- dent 4, Track and Field Club, Varsity S Club. JAMES CHARLES SELL lll Jim General Great pal of Don's . . . focus of excitement at lunch time . . . friendly to everyone . . . cycle tan. Shop Club. BARBARA A. SHEDAL Bobs Commercial Never seems to be in a hurry . . . efficient cashier at the Broad Theater . . . usually seen with Phyl. Chorus l, Secretarial Club. ELSIE JUNE SHRAWDER Shack Academic Future chemistry teacher . . - quiet, industrious . . . pleasing disposition. Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, 2, Softball 2, Service Club. 29 JAMES J. SIMPRINI Sim Academic All-round athlete . . . class redhead . . . seldom gets to school on time . . . pleasant per- sonality . . . popular. Football l, 2, 3, 4, All-Bux-Mont Honorable Mention 3, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 3, 4, Strange Boarders , Class Presi- dent 3. JOHN L. SMINKEY Smink Commercial Handsome . . . quiet and sin- cere . . . nice fellow to know . . . hails from Harleysville . . . headed for the ministry. Football l, Strange Boarders , Chess Club, Game Club. ANNETTE SOUDER Nettie General Small but mighty . . . sometimes seen with a certain Junior lad , . . one of the Harleysville gang . . . neat dresser. Chorus l, Art Club. RONALD B. SOUDER ' Ronnie Commercial Quiet . . usually seen with Max . . . drives a '49 Chevy . . . works at Sun-Lite. Chorus 3. 30 ESTHER MARLENE STAUDE Slaude Commercia Salutatorian . . . sparkling per sonality . . . marvelous manager o our campaigns and drives . . loads of school spirit . . . future Commercial Teacher. Unaliyi Staff, Business Manager Hockey I, 2, 3, 4, Riddle Me Riches , Manager of Booster Cam paign and Magazine Drive, Usher ette. NANCY L. STILWAGON StiIly Commercia Beautiful black hair . . . swee' disposition . . . mischievous eye: . . . lots of fun. Color Guard, Unaliyi Staff, Ar Club, Music Club. JANET C. STOVER Stover Commercia Beautiful blonde hair . . . sunny disposition and smile . . . usually seen with Stilly . . . plays the field. Unaliyi Staff. JAMES A. SWARTLEY Jim Commercial Serious . . . seen but seldom heard .. . adequate supply ol iokes . . . ace on vocabulary. Chess and Checker Club. PATRICIA ANN SWARTZ Swartz Academic Well-groomed . . . all-round athlete . . . fond of Fords . . . always talking . . . pretty eyes. Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, basketball l, 2, Baseball I, 2, 3, 4, 'earbook Club. RONALD S. TYSON 'Perf Academic Good student . . . deplores giving speeches . . . noted for his acial expressions . . . diligent :hess player. Student Council 2, Basketball 1, laseball l, 2, Chess Club. DOUGLAS UNDERKOFFLER 'Doug Academic Handsome fellow . . . sticks to :is guns . . . usually seen with a certain Junior Miss . . . never at a oss for words. Student Council 4, Unaliyi Staff, iootball I, 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, K, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4. C. DENNIS VOGEL 'Vogel Commercial Drives a '55 Chevy . . . pals with Kratz . . . lots of fun . . . 'eally burns up the track . .. Jrummer in the band. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4. DONALD P. WALKER Big Don General Beautiful blue eyes . . . member of the I2-C gang . . . persuasive talker . . . excellent woodworker . faithful chauffeur for Service Club. Service Club. JOYCE JANET WAMBOLD .loycie Commercial Her interest lies in Lederach . . . popular member of 12-B . . . quite talkative . . . hard worker. Secretarial Club. LAWRENCE S. WASHCO Larry Academic Came to us from Lansdale . . . drives a '48 Dodge . . .memberof the Chorus . . . good ,sport and loads of fun. Chorus 4. BARBARA A. WASSER Barb Academic Nice personality . . . talented member of the band . . . future Woman in White . . . her main in- terest lies in Quakertown. Band 'l, 2, 3, 4, Unaliyi Staff, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2. 31 RONALD WELLINGTON Welly General Member of the I2-C gang . . . often seen with Speedy . . . main interest-food . . . always in hot water. Hi-Y Club. NORMAN DALE WHITMAN :'Whitman Academic Witty . . . friendly . . .talented actor . .. enioys baseball and ping-pong. Unaliyi Staffg Baseball l, 2, 45 Strange Boarders. W. THOMAS WOLFE Tom Academic Science fiction reader . . , good artist . . . avid basketball fan and player . . . gets along well with others. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Art club. 32 l O I 70 JOHN U. YOUNG Young Academi Quiet . . . excellent student . . courteous . . . nice personaIit1 . . . plans to enter college. Student Council: Unaliyi Staff Chess Club. JOANNE ZELLNER Josie Genera Quiet . . . reserved . . . like to sew . . always doing some thing for someone. O 70 l l O O A l n as ,114 N mf? N lU 0 S E Q Y if if ' ei? . . . 0 3.535 -'sei' ,851 'SQ V-1+-M ,,. Qs Ky, iw? I' 45: W 'Wgv ,gigg-Q: 94-.asv ,Z A '52g,v:.,?Q 251. , 5921, ..4,+.:? Ti ii: fb ,ig f W i If 122 . ,lm ,, fp, 2 ,, 'HM + if 'Sw Ev xgif V, . el P 58 Section 11C Firsl Row, Leff lo righl: N. Cardy, R. Moyer, P. Dersfine, J. Eisenhuuer, J. Carler, L. Dumiuni, C. Johnson. Second Row: B. Hcire, R. Dreger, C. Wenhold, D. Bergey, J. Berlhold, M. Moyer, S. Long, D. Mack, J. Moyer. Third Row: E Zumslein, R. Gourley, D. Gronbuch, L. Frederick, L. Dersline, S. Heckler, C. Guenst. Section 10 B First Row, Leff lo righl: E. Diehl, H. High, A. Bedwell, G. Godshall, E. Krolz, J. Dorn, R. Moyer. Second Row: J. Boyer, G. Beck, C. Frederick, P. Blank, E. Hunsberger, J. Dorn, D. Bosserl, L. Krolikowski, A. Detweiler. Third Row: S. Hemmerle, L. Bergey, W. Koerper, W. Krafz, A. Damicni, J Devine, J. Freed. fw .WQ.. Q. 7 M .wigs W . wsxxmzsz' Section 10 C Firsl Row, Leff fo right G. Nyce, F. Souder, M. Rosenberger, M. Merrick, J. Moyer, B. Hackman, K. Lederach, B. Moyer Second Row: P. Rest, V. Sloneback, B. Clemmer, E. Schummer, M. Moyer, R. Spacek, A. Park, L. Mumbauer, L. Moyer. Third Row: R. Young, P. Poukish, H. Keeley, B. Thomas, C. Moyer, R. Kirkpatrick, R. Mininger, T. Nase. Section 9 B First Row, Left fo righi: L. Mack, C. Wambold, P. Diehl, E. Ellinger, M. Fell, E. Yerk, D. Hangey, D. Bergey. Second Row: R. Hunsberger, D. Kerr, E. Frederick, M. Largenl, J. Gcris, C. Kalb, N. Defweiler, J. Koons, R. Knappenberger. Third Row: T. Umba, L. Clemens, C. Godshall, J. Freed, G. Allebach, S. Dersfine, B. Keller, M Bealer. l ,-wwf? Wfivrav vw: m IR rW il Section 9C First Row, Left to right: B. Rosenberger, D. Moyer, E. Moyer, J. Neff, J. Neff, S. Moyer, C. Lewis, S. Kufen. Second Row: G. Rickert, B. Sheclal, D. Dorn, J. Kratz, J. Lindsay, S. Reichley, P. Thierolf, J. Shrawder, E. Moyer. Third Row: M. Loburak, E. Moyer, R. Gingrich, J. Schueck, W. Nice, G. Nice, R. Nase, R. Cordero, J. Moyer. GENERAL Section 11E First Row, Left io right: S. Winner, S. Garis, C. Ziegler, E. Benner, D. Castor, B. Alderfer, F. Lindsay, R. Mill, S. Wenhold, D. Rush, T. Frantz. Second Row: S. Rest, B. Alderfer, K. Berkey, W. Ruth, H. Thomas, L. Hannigan, L. Clemmer, J. Halteman, E. Landis, R. Brandis, R. Kratz, J. Cressman, E Wambold. Third Row: W. Mattson, W. Rosenberger, D. Worthington, R. Landes, G. Ruh, J. Bucher, B. Seese, S. Hallman, S. Wallace, R. Umstead, W. Hill. A X N A w 21:55 E5.:Q- 9 E - s.5:g:5:g:::5 fi S x QW KN ww X :.--::. , :isa-.. . . V QQ K Q- Sf? x xx ' ' 'f ' 'EQ fl- IN! .3 Q 41 N, ' ff? 1 AgVf',,fq,5k N Nw N . TN: , N v Q: 5 , f - -3 , ,:' .,.'f!::?'- .I W A A -.:::: ..:1:-. '31-11 :.:.,.: 1. 2:-sE:. - fa: 1. Im ax X gd. K gs X X g if g .-.. -Si : -A fi Q1 5 392' f A XM 5 .Q . X fx. A xzfx AQ x S ,, 2 W A ., . Sag? Q X 'Q if Q F Q6 X 'K x v eiiswfa W, ww z QM, :- nf!! 23x-M? ISS Q Q sf sa X W Q QS ,,.. A -'f5 '1:5 -' T, ' 'K Q, ,M ' i I x :s': -.::Es':.i,Z.'.i '132:11 22 x a . fa. 5 1555 +4 M MF :Q ez Q, V ..... ' 515: -1:1-: , - Mw.,.vX, 9 f - E, M. - :el 1 . Egwlgg-MQ, .... - ,X Q ,M- Y? QW N38 -Q Q Q- E Q2 ,, QQQSQ .X X. ' B .. 2 3 1 5 Q if - W g Q ja Rm 11 ' W ZZ- 'A .QQ i. ' J A 'V 14, Q E Wg Q 1 1 x S S EX . .. 5 S. SR QE? Q fs. ,if ,Eg - I i Y 1 1 Q x X as 'Sf .x N A r- WYESQS ss' as SW S N .. fag p , X N Q55 N ' ' X .g:,.-::5ff:: EE:-IS X SSX is Aw? N N . 'fk5f:: H iiirf, Q x yu , N Q , x ' ' f x R . - . . -:fm -.-is-1 . X A N Y 4 - ' .-4es:- N N SX ASS M S Q xx 3 Rx? X A' , wg? swf sg? E f3Q,jii.g,5 x Q , NV wx. 4- 9 f a E, vga vw.- 0,93 uf W X me F, if M W' X 3 gw' THE CLASS OF '57 The time will soon be here for the Class of '57 to step into the pathway left by the Seniors. Even though they are anxiously awaiting the day they will be Seniors, they have been kept quite busy with all the activities that go along with being Juniors. As the year started, they were faced with the problem of the Christmas Dance. When the day came, December 23, their several months work was manifested under the theme Santa's Fantasy. This being Leap Year, the Juniors sponsored a Sadie Hawkins Dance on April l4. Only a few weeks later, they were seen busily organizing and preparing for their pie and cake sale, which was held on April 28. The profits from these activities were put into use helping to make the Junior-Senior Prom a big success. Sayon- ara, as their Prom was called, was held on May 25. The day approaches rapidly when they will be Seniors, and again will face many new and exciting responsibilities. THE CLASS OF '58 THE CLASS OF '59 Left to right S Kelso Treasurer D Moyer Vice President A Feingold Left to right- S. Frederick, Secretary, D. Hangey, President, E. Swartley President E Schummer Secretary Vice-President. 5 6 x M 'W X 1.1 32.1. + N- fw,: vX A A my s S' .- - - ,... ' '22 555325 ,WF 'EL :I 'x I5 4 v-1 gwg M .L-4-nis...' M' First Row, Left to right: J. Lay, J. Allem, L. Moyer, E. Anders, C. Kriebel, B. Hartman, J. Quinque, G. Schuenemonn, N. Ruth. Second Row: B. Kinsey, D. Moyer, M. J. Rittenhouse, P. Hunsicker, B. Wasser, L. Kriebel, B. Richmond, J. Hendricks, E. Shrawder, N. Kramer, E. Moyer Third Row: D. Fretz, J. Stover, L. Burgess, J. Young, E. Bauer, T. Wolfe, L. Rosenberger, L. Derstine, M. Kuntz, P. Lee, N. Stilwagon. we also wish to express sincere gratitude to Miss Gerhart for taking care of all the minute business details for us. Others who deserve Thank You are Mr. A. G. Sharp of the Horan Engraving Company, the S. K. Smith Company, Merin Studios, and the J. H. McFarland Com- pany for their unmeasurable technical advice and aid. ANN RENNER . . . Editor-in-Chief JEAN BUCHER . . . . Assistant Editor JANE EISENBREY . . . Literary Editor MISS WEINERT , MISS GERHART . . MARJORIE KUNTZ . MARLENE STAUDE . . CHARLES GARDNER . GLORIA SCHUENEMANN NANCY STILWAGON . NANCY NYCE . . . ELMER ALDERFER . , . BEVERLY RICHMOND , . Seated, Left to right: C. Gardner, N. Nyce, G. Schuenemonn, M. Stuude, E. Alderfer. Standing: N. Stilwogon, B. Richmond, M. Kuntz. , Literary Advisor , Business Advisor , . . . Art Editor Business Editor 8. Typist . Administrative Editor . . Biographic Editor Underclassmen Editor . . Activities Editor . , . Sports Editor . Memories Editor Left to right: D. Underkoftler, Vice-Presidentg E. Price, Secretary, L. Derstine, Chorister, J. Allem, President, N. Landes, Pianist inet in picturei. SENIGR ASSEMBLY When we heard the President say, Will the meeting please come to order -then we knew that another Senior Assembly was under way. With Miss Reisler, as an efficient supervisor, various members of the Senior high school presented many interesting and entertaining programs. Some of these programs included panels, skits, athletic demonstrations and musical programs. A very entertaining program was given by the Senior class to advertise their yearbook. We shall never forget Gloria Schuenemann in her role as a mermaid. Another interesting program was a skit at Thanks- giving time. lt was designed to make people a little more appreciative of privileges that are so often taken for granted. The Spanish ll class presented a unique program in which maps were shown of various South American countries and speeches were given on the various cus- toms of these countries. Several students did a very good iob in demonstrating a few South American dances such as the tango and rhumba. Left to right: M. Bishop, Choristerg H. Krolikowski, President, S. Bucher, Pianist, J. Bucher, Secretary, J. Quinque, Vice-President lnot in picturel. , . Z i: ri ,Sm ' 1 'Z , X W 3 z Q 1 Q E 5 Seated, Left to right: M. Barndt, E. Clemens, Mrs. Kleist, B. Fretz, D. Bergeyg Standing: L. Moyer, A. Renner, J. Eisenbrey. The Audio-Visual Club, consisting of l5 members, was responsible for the proiecting of three full-length movies, King Richard, the lion-Hearted, A Star is Born, and Drumbeat. They also manipulated the electric scoreboard at football games, operated the am- plification system tor basketball half- time displays, and projected class- room films tor individual teachers. The Audio-Visual Club has outgrown Mr. Miller's office and this year met in room lO8. Through graduation the club has lost its two active Seniors, Richard Hendricks and Dale Finnemeyer, but they will be replaced next year by enthusiastic Juniors and Sophomores. Under the direction ot Mr. Miller, the Audio-Visual Club has become a very important part of our school program. Our hearty thanks to them for the wonderful iob they did. 52 AUDIO-VISUAL ARROWHEAD The Arrowhead met every Monday last period, under the direction of Mrs. Kleist. This organization was re- sponsible for gathering all the weekly school news for the Souderton ln- dependent. The Arrowhead consisted ot seven members at the beginning ot the year, three of them were Seniors, the re- mainder Juniors. During the year, four Sophomores were added to the list of reporters in order to prepare them for the big task that lies in front of them in future years. Standing, Left to right: T. Undercoffler, S. Wallace, Mr. Miller, Kneeling: R. Hendricks. . Piss 1419192 BAND Our band again this year retained its reputation for unsurpassed entertainment. After presenting many original halftime shows at all of the football games, the very capable and efficient director, Maurice Foulke, should have been well pleased with the fine job done by his band. The band played during every assembly program, participated in various parades throughout the year, presented two concerts, and played at every home game. This year, sixteen band members were chosen to form a precision drill team, which was an added attraction to the halftime basketball presentations. Each year, a number of band members, who show ex- ceptional ability in the field of music, are chosen to par- ticipate in the annual Bux-Mont Band Concert. There were fourteen of the Souderton High School band members represented at the concert this year. BUX-MONT BAND MEMBERS Mr. Foulke, Band Director First Row, Left to right: E. Derstine, J. Allem, L, Kriebel, C Bergey, S. Derstine, B. Alderfer, L. Moyer. Second Row: Mr. Foulke, L. Derstine, D. Seitz, J. Hunsberger, R. Kratz, L. Palmer, D. Souder, A. Clyde. :Y f 3? e ,. 5322? W, W '21 V 4 'Q Sz lf, , M243 as Q ff Q Q, .Q .1 v. X ' ' Q3 -' iQ ,..., , 5- we S im f, . W ?AfYV b .,.,.,. 5 'Mfg S.-M I q .-.'1... ' iii? Q W ' ' ff? M A-',-: 5 .Q zvl t , N K .X ,,. ,,.: , W, A llll- 'v::,,x,x,xxi WS' sq :,:. K g wg. -X Wwsg., . 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CHORUS The Senior High Chorus played a very important part in the school life of Souderton High School. Under the direction of Miss Nase, the sixty-member Senior Chorus combined with the Junior Chorus and the Band to present two outstanding programs-the Christmas Candlelight Service and Spring Concert. At the Candlelight Service, two of our Senior members, Nancy Landes and Merle Bishop, were chosen to sing the traditional Cantique de Noel while a Junior, Elizabeth Clemens, was selected to render Handel's beautiful Re- citative. Within this musical organization there is a very popular group known as the Trebelettes, consisting of approximately twenty girls with exceptionally good voices. Besides singing in the annual concerts, they have entertained in assembly programs, at Senior and Junior Women's Clubs, and at His Nibs Christmas Banquet. Talent plus training combined to make this past year a memorable one in the musical history of S. H. S. CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Pl'OCeSSlOI1Gl ....... . , Ade51'e Fideles Fanfare for Christmas Day A Mighty Fortress Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee Beautiful Savior Masters in This Hall Fum, Fum, Fum Carol of the Bells Christmas Festival Carol of the Shepherds The Waits Gesu Bambina 'Twas The Night Before We Do Worship Thee Noel, Noel, Noel Vesper Carol Sing Christmas Cantique de Noel Overture from Messiah The Christmas Story Pastoral Symphony . . . Organist-Joanne Allem Recitative .... . Soloist-Elizabeth Clemens Glory to God Halleluiah Chorus Good Night and Christmas Prayer Recessional ..... lt Came Upon the Midnight Clear 56 Candlelight Soloists M. Bishop, N. Londes. K f Q f L , E ,,:., ::,,i . ., N I I v X 555 ss ,f Y me 'gigs if . Q X Q! 1? gg gf if Qi? ,w ,, M sf 5,122 We 'il 5: .W ,, A W? t R? l I gi ' V '71 Y? ' 'gy ,aw . W is as lx? 51 mx kk D 9 - Q W Rig Y P ' 5' 55 S f ix hi 1 if Q W, v Wg? Sq ' qu U as iz if iii if pw Aw -QM. asf Q gx x W QM it gg? xifgss if 'w 5 X , M ,qs-x X aww left to right: E. Price, M. Bishop, L. Burgess, N. Landes, D. Bracalente, K. Schnabel. Seated: J. Bucher, J. Quinque. Kneeling: J. Kulp, E. Moyer. Standing: S. Hunsberger, S. Frederick. BAND CAPTAIN Jean Quinque 60 COLOR GUARD Souderton High School's Color Guard for i955-56 consisted of six members and two sub- stitutes. These girls were Seniors and were chosen in their Junior year by Mr. Foulke cmd his band members. The Color Guard, with Elaine Price as captain, carried the stars and stripes and our school Hag as they preceded the band at all football games and home basketball games. MAJORETTES The Maiorettes, with Jean Quinque at the head, were under the supervision of Miss Woomer. If you had attended any of our football or basketball games, you would have seen these lovely girls performing many new routines. One of their outstanding routines was displayed during football halftimes, with Jean Quinque and Jean Bucher twirling tire batons. xf ae' 5 , 4 xv-2,7 A Q my g X 1 i 1 1 I ,s Q Q S X First Row, Left to right. S. Winner, C. Garrecht, M. J. Hagey, L. Gehman, J. Hammerschmidt. Second Row: M. Barndt, K. Alderfer, C. Watts, G. Moyer, N. Cardy, L. Benner, S. Dietz. Third Row: D. Bergey, N. Wismer, P. Nyce, M. Keller, S. Bucher. USHERETTES The Usherettes, under the supervision of Mr. Gazdick, served at various functions such as the School Play, both of our band concerts, Bux-Mont Band Concert, Open House, Baccalaureate Services, Class Day, and Commencement. Mariorie Keller, captain, and the rest of the group were Junior girls selected by the Faculty. SAFETY COUNCIL The Safety Council made its appearance for the first time this year. lt took over the duties previously performed by the Key Club. lt was under the direction of Mr. Smoot. The Safety Council inaugurated a com- plete set of rules to protect the pedestrians and the motorists. They also directed traffic after school to keep it orderly. First Row, Left to right: Mr. Smoot, C. Garrecht, S. Hanns, C. Alderfer, S. Brownell, J. Berthold, C. Watts. Second Row: D. Hunsberger, D. Bergey, B. Fretz, S. Swartley, R. Londes, P. Simmons, D. Schuler, D. Famous. Third Row: P. Stover, R Kramlik, L. Clemmer, E. Hunsicker, D. Price, D. Seitz, G. Moyer. . -9- V ,V gif. E? ,ml ge? 5 W Q . .W .,.. . . , QA 2 75? my A V f S3256 'NN 331' Members of Uncliyi Stuff working diligently on the yearbook. Typical afternoon spent by the Service Club which visits the sick. Trebelettes rendering c number ct the Christmas Candlelight Service. O UI' fx. H al First Row, Left to right: L. Souder, T. Erney, D. Moyer, P. Tressler, J. Simprini, S. Rest, E. Wambold, G. Anders, E. Ferketich. Second Row: T. Frantz, B. Rahn, R. Umstead, R. Bunton, D. Getty, C. Grasse, R. Bolton, T. Kulp, D. Clemens, D. Alderfer, S. Swartley, J. Bunton. Third Row: D. Famous, R. Fox, W. Scheetz, R. Hager, E. Algard, D. Seitz, K. Billger, S. Hallman, D. Underkoffler, C. Kratz, J. Lutz, J. Moyer, L. Jones, C Beck, B. Miller. Fourth Row: D. Smith, L. Hallman, R. Landes, C. Seitz, E. Alclerfer, R. Hartley, R. Renner, L. Landis, J. Bucher, R. Frederick, C. Spacek, R. Moyer, N. Coyle VARSITY FOOTBALL On August l8, more than forty boys reported to start training for the Bux-Mont grid season. Most of the boys were in fair shape, thanks to a little pre-season running. After two weeks of fundamentals and con- ditioning, the team traveled to Abington for a scrimmage. At this time James Simprini suffered an iniury that kept him out of action for three-quarters of the season. On September 16, Marple-Newton came to Souderton for a pre-season tilt. Without the help of our best players, James Simprini, who was iniured previously, and Neal Coyle, who on the eighth play of the game, suffered an iniury which prevented him from playing the rest of the season, Souderton rolled to a 20-O victory. The next week Souderton entertained Springfield. The boys fought and drove for their second straight victory, 25-19. On their first road tussle, Souderton was never behind and came up with a 20-6 victory over Hatboro. More than 3000 people were on hand to witness Ambler outrun Souderton for a 2l-O victory. The Indians suffered their second straight defeat at the hands of the newly consolidated North Penn High, 33-O. Who ever says the foot is out of football is mistaken, because thanks to Charles Spacek's foot, kicking a field goal, Souderton returned to the winning trail by beating Quakertown, l5-l4. The next week the lndians hit the trail for Upper Moreland, and were never behind as they racked up their fourth Bux-Mont victory, 20-12. The third and final loss of the season for the lndians came on November 4, when Pennridge won, 39-6. Going into the second last game of the season, the Indians knew that they could break the school's record for Bux-Mont victories. Would they do it? They sure did! The Indians racked up their fifth Bux-Mont victory and their sixth victory of the season by beating Central Bucks, 18-12. In this game James Simprini returned to spark the team and play the best game of his career. In the last game of the season, on Thanksgiving morn- ing, fighting against the wind and a strong Upper Perk. team, Souderton broke another school record by winning their seventh game of the season, 6-0. The final record was seven games won and three games lost. TEAM ifMarple-Newton Springfield . Hatboro . Ambler . . North Penn . Quakertown . . . Upper Moreland . Pennridge .... Central Bucks . . Upper Perkiomen. . . fNon-League game GRIDIRCN COACHES SOUDERTON OPP. . . .20 0 . .25 19 . .20 6 . O 21 . O 33 . .15 14 . .20 12 . 6 39 . .18 12 . 6 O John Meyers William Boorse R0b9l'1 5ClIWGb ELMER ALDERFER Tackle . . . 2 year letterman . . . All-Bux-Mont Honorable Mention . . . under-rated as a ball player, but always man- aged to do his iob well. RALPH HARTLEY End . . . l year letterman . . . could always be called on to fill the gap . . . what he lacked in ability, he made up in spirit. JIM SIMPRINI Back . . . 3 year letterman . . . lost a lot of time with leg iniury . . . would have been a cinch for all league honors. CHARLES SEITZ End . . . l year letterman . . . did a remarkable iob for a one year man . . . fastest man on the squad. DOUG UNDERKOFFLER Back . . . 3 year letterman . . . serious and anxious to see a iob well done .. . many yards gained through his faking. JON CLEMENS Guard . . . 'l year letterman . . . used in spots . . . always managed to do a dependable iob. JERRY MOYER Center and Back . . . 2 year letterman . . . most valuable player . . . dependable even though changed from line to backfield . . . a good punter. ROBERT RENNER Center . . . l year letterman . . . All-Bux-Mont Honorable Mention . . . did much of the offensive work and his powers on defense were often under- estimated. EMIL FERKETICH Back . . . l year letterman . . . newcomer this year, but saw a lot of action each game. NEAL COYLE Back . . . 2 year letterman . . . lost to the team from the Hrs! game, but his desire and will to win remained. JAY LUTZ Back . . . showed good spirit . . . was always ready to help. KENT BILLGER End .. . 2 year Ietterman . . Junior . . . All-Bux-Mont Honorable Mention . . . good defensive end who should give the league much trouble in l 956. CHARLES SPACEK Guard . . . 2 year letterman . . . Junior . . . All-Bux-Mont Second Team . . . most im- proved player . . . his P. A. T.'s and one Field goal will be re- membered. LARRY LANDIS End . . . l year letterman . . . tall and fast . . . played tackle and end . . . always hustling . . . had good team spirit. JACK BUCHER Guard . . . 2 year letterman . . . Junior . . . All-Bux-Mont Honorable Mention . . . much improved over last year . . . steward on defense. Mexfx x .gwffggww ,, RON MOYER Tackle . . . l year letterman . . . Junior . . . used mostly on oflensive . . . knew his assign- ment and did it well. PAUL FOX Back . . . I year letterman . . . Junior . . . a potential scat back who seemed to im- prove with every game. RONALD FREDERICK Back . . . 2 year Ietterman . . . Junior . . . when he re- membered the game and date, he was at his best. CLARENCE KRATZ Tackle . . . l year letterman . . . Sophomore . . .a bulwark on defense . . . when he was on defense, little yardage was gained up the middle. DAVE SEITZ Back . . . I year letterman . . .Junior . . . alternated with Kulp . . . will be a great help in '56. BARRY RAHN Back . . . l year Ietterman . . . Sophomore . . . has the makings of a good T quarter- back . . used in spots. TOM KULP Back . . . l year letterman .. Junior . . . a man who shows much promise of helping S. H. S. in '56, LARRY SOUDER Bask . . . I year letterman . . . Sophomore . . . All-Bux- Mont Honorable Mention . . . smallest man on the squad, but one who gave opposition much trouble. Left to right: F. Bergey, Co-captain, Mr. Hughes, Coach, J. Simprini, Co-captain. VARSITY BASKETBALL The i955-56 basketball seascn was one heartbreak, with a record of 0-18. Score-wise the season was a complete loss, however, night after night the Souderton five came out and played it to the hilt, always striving for a better play and a big upset. Here we must give credit for a fine iob done by Mr. Hughes and the i955-56 basketball team for their courage and outstanding ability to drive until the finish. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE December 9-Spring Ford at Souderton December 20-Springfield at Souderton December 22-Souderton at North Penn December 28-Alumni at Soudertonx January 3-Souderton at Ambler ikNon-league games January January January January January January January January February February February February February February February -Hatboro at Souderton -Souderton at Central Bucks Upper Perk. at Souderton Pennridge at Souderton Souderton at Upper Moreland Souderton at Quakertown Souderton at Springfield North Penn at Souderton Ambler at Souderton Souderton at Hatboro Central Bucks at Souderton Souderton at Upper Perk. Souderton at Pennridge Upper Moreland at Souderton Quakertown at Souderton Q -3 3579 i f .g a-2' 1-:1 f Ezili 1 . 5 fv W4 Q 1 x It .Q 2 'WA 3 5 X 2 w ,M is if '-an gg! ,, .,.1,:.A gg First Row, Left to right: J. Bunton, G. Schultz, S. Hallman, R. Bunton, D. Schuler, L. Godshall, L. Sauder, D. Seitz, K. Billger, L. Freed. Second Row: Mr. Smoot, D. Famous, R. White, D. Carler, L. Nyce, J. Young, D. Smith, H. Thomas, C. Moyer, R. Mininger, W. Sheetz. Third Row: J. Simprini, F. Bergey, B. Rahn, H. Graff, J. Clemmer, L. Palmer, R. Frederick, R. Moyer, V. Sommers, D. Underkoffler, C. Kratz. VARSITY BASEBALL Left to right: Mr. Smoot, Coach, F. Bergey, Captain. Spring was ushered in at S. H. S. by Dal Smoot's first practice call on March 9. Thirty boys reported as the Indians began prepara- tion for the 1956 diamond campaign. Only three lettermen returned to aid the veteran mentor in building this year's edition of the Indian nine. However, a host of capable sophomores and iuniors were capable of filling the vacancies. Heading the pitching department was fire-balling Fran Bergey. The mighty-mite delivered many a punch as he sparked the Big Red's I955 pennant drive. Backing up Fran on the mound was Ron Frederick, an easy-going iunior, whose lone appearance on the mound in '55 resulted in a I6-I lndian victory. Other returning lettermen were Harvey Graff, defensive gem at the initial sack, and Jim Simprini, who roamed the pastures for last year's kingpins. Mr. Smoot's outlook for the season was: Our pitching is strong and our fielding is good but we could use a few more hitters. The Indians opened defense of their crown on April 6. As we go to press, we are hoping that our team will uphold the standards set by previous teams and that once again they may be proclaimed the conquerors. 73 First Row, Left to right: Mr. Smoot, D. Seitz, J. Clemens, L. Souder, K. Billger, R. Moyer, D. Underkoffler, R. Bunton. Second Row: C. Kratz, H. Graff, B. Rahn, L. Palmer, R. Frederick, V. Sommers, J. Simprini, D. Famous. April 9 April l l April 'l4 April 16 April 24 April 30 May 3 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Quakertown at Souderton Souderton at North Penn Souderton at Central Bucks Upper Perk. at Souderton -Souderton at Quakertown -Upper Moreland at Souderton -Souderton at Upper Perk. May May May May May Moy Central Bucks at Souderton Souderton at Pennridge Hatboro at Souderton Souderton at Springfield -Ambler at Souderton -Pennridge at Souderton Fran Bergey, Pitcher Harvey Groff, lnfielder Jim Simprini, lnfielder First Row, Left to right: R. Kottel, J. Bucher, R. Renner, T. Leidy, R. Hartley, J. Kratz, E. Alderfer, D. Price, W. Godshall. Second Row: Mr. Patton, R. Hager, R. Umstead, C. Grosse, D. Vogel, P. Fox, L. Hallman, G. Moyer, C. Beck, R. Kirkpatrick, T. Nose, A. Feingold, E. Wombold When the Souderton cindermen took to the track this year, more than twenty boys were on hand. Of this squad there were very few who had any previous experience with the exception of the three returning lettermen-Dennis Vogel, Paul Fox, Donovan Price. ln spite of this, Coach Patton expected a good season because there was keen competition among the par- ticipants. As the season started, our relay team-John Krotz, Dennis Vogel, Ralph Hartley, and Wayne Godsholl- traveled to Convention Hall, Philadelphia, to participate in the Inquirer Games, placing second in their heat. The Bux-Mont track season opened April l8, with Souderton playing host to Upper Moreland. The Indians were victorious to the tune of 47 to 22. Another highlight of the year was when the relay team iourneyed to Franklin Field, April 28, to enter the Penn Relays. As we go to press, we are hoping for a successful season for our cindermen. Robert Renner Tom Leidy Jack Bucher gxm X S 3 EE Q1 X S. iv W Q KSN 39 First Row, Left to right: A. Class, M. Brownell, G. Alexander, L. Trumbore, K. Smith, M. Crouthamel, C. Johnson, J. Hammerschmidt, H. Williamson. Second Row: S. Brownell, K. Cassel, K. Schnabel, L. Gehman, S. Kelso, D. Moyer, Miss White, F. Smith, D. Moyer, B. Alderfer, M. Hunsicker, M. Staude Third Row: M. Gehman, J. Hager, P. Miller, E. Schummer, B. Miller, S. Schnabel, S. Zepp, B. Allan, N. Rappold, S. Hunsberger, N. Moore, J. Moyer N Freed, P. Clemmer, V. Stoneback, A. Renner. Fourth Row: E. Clemens, M. Kile, N. Wismer, M. Barndt, P. Swartz, B. Wasser, G. Wampole, B. Richmond, B. Fretz, B. Nace, J. Allem, J. Hendricks, J. Bucher N. Ruth. Left to right: Miss White, Coach, M. Hunsicker, Captain. HCCKEY As the call for recruits was sounded through the halls of S. H. S., approximately fifty girls signed up for the i955 hockey season. All were hopeful of achieving a team position and of earning their letters after a successful season. However, as time was soon to tell, fate was not with us. Our hopes were shattered by the appearance of stiff competitors, who proved to be stronger than our own maidens. Even with ten re- turning senior lettermen-Joanne Allem, Jean Bucher, Janice Hager, Joanne Hendricks, Marian Hunsicker, lCaptainl, Margie Kile, Nancy Ruth, Marlene Staude, Patsy Swartz, and Barbara Wasser -the record still stands at three wins and four losses. With their infinite energy and the spirit instilled in them by both Miss White, as coach, and Marian Hunsicker, as captain, the girls never ad- mitted defeat until the final whistle sounded. With added help from Katrinka Schnabel, Brenda Alderfer, and Carol Johnson, the girls displayed their varied skills in dodging, dribbling, passing, and driving. All these talents com- bined to make the games nothing but the best in exciting com- petitive play. 77 N 1 Cenfer Top: M. Sioude. Leff Top: M. Kile, P. Swartz. Leff Cenfer: J. Hager. Leff Bofiom: J. Bucher, B. Alderfer. Righf Top: M. Hunsicker, D. Moyer. Righf Cenfer: N. Ruth. Right Boffom: B. Wasser, J. Allem. Cenfer Borfom: K. Schnabel, C. Johr son, J. Hendricks. Sonia Derstine, Captain. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Although the basketball team of '56 did not win the championship, its true spirit and enthusiasm can never be forgotten. Fourth place was the position held by the girls this year, as the lndians achieved a record of three wins and three losses. Even though the hopes of winning the championship were lost, the girls never let down in their efforts to win that last game with Pennridge. lt was quite a disappointment to them when the final buzzer sounded and the score stood at 4O-33, favor Pennridge. The team was captained by Sonia Derstine. She was also highest scorer with I37 points. At the end of the season, Sonia was presented with a trophy for being the most valuable player on the team. The girls owe much to their coach, Miss White, for her fine leadership and never-dying spirit. May she have many successful seasons at Souderton High. TEAM SOUDERTON OPPONENT Upper Moreland . .,,.,. 23 39 Quakertown . , . 44 33 Upper Perk. . . 65 54 Central Bucks . . . 40 34 North Penn . . . 34 43 Pennridge . . . 33 40 First Row, Left to right: P. Rest, V. Stoneback, V. Matczak, C. Bergey, J. Moyer, S. Schnabel, J. Alderfer, M. Merrick. Second Row: L. Gehman, B. Alderfer, B. Fretz, S. Brownell, M. Barndt, G. Alexander, S. Derstine, D. Bergey, J. Hager, N. Ruth, J. Bucher, S. Garis, L. Benner, M. J. Rittenhouse. Third Row: B. Alexander, J. Rosenberger, S. Hunsberger, N. Moore, B. Richmond, G. Wumpole, Miss White, P. Townsend, R. Nase, F. Smith, J. Ruffo, C- Price, M. Stover, M. Brownell. First Row, Left to right: S. Brownell, S. Garis, J. Bucher, N. Ruth, B. Alderter, D. Bergey, Miss White. Second Row: M. Barndt, G. Alexander, D. Fretz, S. Derstine, J Hager. GIRLS' VARSITY SONJA DERSTINE. . .captain . . .third year letter. . . JEAN BUCHER . . . guard . . . second year letter . . highest scorer . . . set shot specialist. fine team work . . . agile player. JANICE HAGER. . .forward. . .third year letter. . . NANCY RUTH . . . guard . . . first year letter . . good iump shot . . . worked for the good ofthe team. small but mighty . . . a fighting spirit. GEORGIA ALEXANDER . . . forward . . . second year DAWN BERGEY . . . guard . . . first year letter . . letter . . . good rebounder . . . enthusiastic. good interceptor . . . height an asset. SHIRLEY GARIS . . . forward . . . first year letter . . SALLY BROWNELL . . . guard . . .first year letter . . excellent shot . . . speedy. tights to win. BRENDA ALDERFER . . . forward . . . first year letter MARILYN BARNDT . . . guard . . . good prospect for . . . tricky passer. next year . . . enthusiastic. DORIS FRETZ . . . forward . . . first year letter . . MARY JANE RITTENHOUSE . . . manager . . . score- good ball handler. keeper at games . . . loyal rooter. 80 First Row, Left to right: J. Moyer, K. Cassel, B. Alderfer, S. Derstine, J. Shrawder, S. Seidel, N. Freed, F. Smith, N. Ruth, D. Ritter, S. Hunsberger, M. Hun sicker. Second Row: Miss White, D. Barndt, K. Smith, M. Keller, A. Class, M. Stover, E. Schummer, J. Lindsey, J. Kratz, D. Hangey, J. Rufio, G. Moyer, V. Stoneback M. Merrick, J. Eisenbrey. Third Row: J. Miller, E. Shrowder, S. Schnabel, J. Hunsicker, P. Swartz, J. Moyer, J. Bucher, E. Zumstinein, J. Rosenberger, M. Crouthamel, N. Moore, SCFTBALL ln spite of the cool, rainy opening of the softball training season, there were approximately forty en- thusiastic girls found on the field on April third. On that day, they were seen limbering up those muscles that had become lazy and tight from lack of exercise. Having met a detour on the championship trail last year -their first detour in five years-they have gritted their teeth and set their eyes on regaining the lead and ultimate championship under the direction of Miss White. On the team we find six returning lettermen-four ot whom are seniors: Marian Hunsicker, Pat Swartz, Nancy Ruth and Sonia Derstine, one iunior: Brenda Alderfer, and one sophomore: Susan Schnabel-back in the line- up to help make this another championship year. As this goes to press the team is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the day of their first league game, April 23, hoping the day will be one of typical baseball weather as well as one of victory. Nancy Ruth, Captain. .E Left to right: S. Schnabel, B. Alderfer, N. Ruth, S. Derstine, M, Hunsicker, P. Swartz. April April May May May May May May 82 23 30 2 4 9 14 16 21 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Souderton at Quakertown Pennridge at Souderton Souderton at North Penn Souderton at Upper Perk. Quakertown at Souderton Upper Perk. at Souderton Souderton at Pennridge North Penn at Souderton First Row, left to right: Mr. Maza, D. Moyer, L. Eshelman, G. Hammerschmidt, L. Witwer, D. Bishop, K. Albright, E. Swartley, Mr. Coyle. Second Row: D. Koder, L. Landes, J. Souder, J. Stover, D. Hongey, S. Gerhart, S. Moyer, K. Clemmer, G. Beck. Third Row: R. Fluck, W. Hallman, R. Sminkey, D. Price, S. Cardy, J. Kleiner, E. Gotwals, R. Hallman, N. Moyer, S. Clemens, R. Stortenbecker. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL After winning their first game 26-6 from the Upper factor, for the team was big and had potentiality. Perkiomen eleven, Souderton's Junior High squad failed Even though their season was a poor one, Coach Maza to live up to expectations as they played their remaining expects these boys to develop into fine players and be three games. lnexperience proved to be the main a tremendous aid to future varsity squads. First Row, Left to right: D. Price, S. Cardy, N. Moyer, J. Souder, S. Moyer, J. Kleiner, E. Gotwals. Second Row: R. Sminkey, D. Hangey, L. Witwer, R. Fluck. 9 First Row, Left to right: L. Halteman, G. Thierolf, J. Loux, F. Scheetz, A. Fellman, L. Fell. Second Row. J. Slotter, D. Ruckle, D. Fitzgerald, T. Snedaker, D. Kulp, D. Rufe, S. Boughter. Third Row: D. Moyer, B. Crouthamel, B. Miller, J. Graff, H. Nyce, D. Price, R. Landes, R. Juniper, D. Moyer, Mr. Mala. Fourth Row: J. Swartley, J. Feldi, R. Keyser, K. Albright, S. Moyer, R. Cordero, K. Clemmer, D. Koder, D. Bishop, G. Hammerschmidt. Fifth Row: C. Alderfer, A. Wampole, S. Clemens, W. Hallman, W. Kratz, R. Fluck, S. Cardy, J. Knauff, L. Witwer. JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL ln the beginning of April, sixty boys reported for the mostly of rookies. These returning men are Stanley first meeting of the Junior High baseball team. Clemens and Alan Wampole, who helped Souderton Having only two returning men, the team is made up win four of their six games last year. First Row, Left to right: J. Swartley, J. Feldi, R. Keyser, K. Albright, S. Moyer, R. Cordero, K. Clemmer, D. Koder, D. Bishop, G. Hhmmerschmidt. Second Row: C. Alderfer, A. Wampole, S, Clemens W. Hallman, W. Kratz, R. Fluck, S. Cardy, J. Knauff, L. Witwer First Row Left to right M Brownell, S. Brownell, G. Alexander, C. Garrecht, B. Alexander. Second Row Mr Hughes J Alderfer, Pi Miller, B. Fretz, M. L. Gehman, E. Clemens. TENNIS The newest addition to our sports activities is tennis, under the capable direction of Mr. Hughes. Practically doubling in number over the first year's recruits, we find ten very enthusiastic girls practicing every chance they get. Refusing to allow Mother Nature to interfere with their practice by a late seasonal snow storm, they shoveled the snow off the courts and proceeded to play. Having a very talented girl as their captain, Georgia Alexander, the tennis squad may look forward to their coming matches with great anticipation of success. SCHEDULE May l-Souderton at Pennridge May 10-Souderton at Central Bucks May l5-Souderton at North Penn May 22-Souderton at Springfield May 24-Souderton at Jenkintown May 29-Souderton at Pennridge May 3l-Souderton at Quakertown 86 Above: Doug Underkoffler demonsfrai- ing the kip up on the flying rings. Below: Pai Swartz balancing Joanne Hendricks. GYMNASTICS Jim Simprini doing a shoulder sland on the parallel bars. Above: Bird's nest as shown by Margie Kile. Below: Hand sland demonslrafed by Neal Coyle. Above: Wayne Godshall performing on the trampoline. Below: Shoulder stand by Joanne Hen- dricks. Above: Performance on irampoline by Lucy Kriebel. Below: .lim Simprini in shoulder roll. 1f QB' 4 '-'jx - - , X .J A 75 1.54525 if M 4.42 A if , :ZW ,px ' 1. . 2. W5 A5 v 55 ii' f Sw 3. ' rf. , , 1, z S ,eff Q , S . 2 N Ag Y is Thomas Taylor Esfher Taylor Chuck . . Patty T . , Danny Hudson Edmund Davis Susie Bryanl , Chuck receives phone call from the quiz p Entire play cast. CAST OF CHARACTERS . HENRY KROLIKOWSKI . . A , JEAN BUCHER . , STANLEY GODSHALL . , LOIS ANN MOYER . ED HUNSICKER . . ROBERT LANDES . . . . . MARGIE KLLE Truck Driver , , , . Bob Callaway Olive Kendell Rufus Hill . . Adeline Hill . Marla Kay . Sam Wilson . Hilda Sorenson , . . EARL ALDERFER LARRY PALMER MARILYN FRANTZ . ROGER KOFFEL KATRINKA SCHNABEL . LUCY LEE KRIEBEL . LARRY DERSTINE . MARLENE STAUDE rogram, Riddle Me Riches. Som, o photographer, taking o pidure for the newspaper. ,.-- W , , M1 lb S W x . X 4 if-1-1:-1-. s, ,N 8 gif-E? W SS bi wx, A 4 i J In wg W. 4 4mm Q4 my y Ami x ' w - mFva5fS1Sx,ussvXff ,X 5'w-www 'x X -git? mil libosixrxf X .sp ww Q 'ww 4 N5 Y' M 1: wbidfv x X W ' mi Xi- x b NW' X Mi' Q E fs 5? 5 g Q g .,, .,.,. . sf Q , ,MW we ,. .... ,..-...:,553g:,: f' 1 aw ' Q 8 ., K W X M- xx , .,.W:. x Q .,,.,,., A-5 Q EE R . CLASS Best Aihlefes Mos! Taikaiive Comedians JAMES SIMPRINI STANLEY GODSHALL MERRILL GODSHALL MARIAN HUNSICKER JANE EISENBREY VIOLET FREED Day Dreamers Besi Drivers Mos! Courieous HARVEY GROFF LARRY LANDIS JOHN SMINKEY JOANNE BUCHER JANICE HAGER BARBARA KINSEY Besi Dancers School Spirif Besf Dressed LARRY PALMER HENRY KROLIKOWSKI DOUG UNDERKOFFLER MARGIE KILE MARLENE STAUDE ARLENE MININGER Romeo and Juliet Man and Woman Haier CHARLES SEITZ JOE MOYER ELAINE PRICE ELSIE SHRAWDER mww w' -- - .. f' A .1 .- -we . .. BALLOT Besf Ariisis Besi Musicians Mos? Popular TOM WOLFE LARRY DERSTINE JERRY MOYER MARGIE KUNTZ LUCY KRIEBEL LOIS MOYER 3' Eyes Smile Hair EMIL FERKETICH JAMES HUNSBERGER DOUG MOYER DEANNA MOYER PAT KOOKER DEANNA BRACALENTE N , ii Y Friendliesf Mos! Likely fo Succeed HENRY KROLIKOWSKI Handy-Man Homemaker CHARLES GARDNER BEV RICHMOND ED HUNSICKER NANCY DERSTINE KATRINKA SCHNABEL n Long and Shorf Besf Vocciisfs ROBERT RENNER DENNY SCHOLL JOYCE WAMBOLD JOAN LAY '4 s. . W mmf 2ss : t?:3sw' mwah-N, , ?ffff ff RSS W 5uf' inf' EVM JW HM -',p-mv., ' ,J fer SENIOR DAY February 21, l956. Many Seniors will always re- member this day. On Senior Day, dozens of sleepy Seniors poured themselves out of their beds. Meeting at the Souderton railroad station, the Seniors drove to the Roy Ann restaurant on 309, where a delicious break- fast was waiting for them. After breakfast they went to attend classes. The dress for the day was a most striking attire as the classmen went into mourning for their lost youth. The fellows were quite debonair in white shirts and shoes, black trousers and bow ties, while the girls stepped out of their usual character and into all black outfits, over-done makeup, and unusual iewelry. The scene was radically changed that evening, how- ever, as the uniforms for all Seniors consisted ofdungarees, white shirts and crazy hats. lnto the latter were iauntily iammed what was left of the class flower of the day, a white Carnation with blue ribbons. Soon after the end of the game, the Seniors drove to the Dutch Country Playhouse, where a party was held, under the chaperonage of Mr. and Mrs. Bultmann, the owners of the building. Refreshments, games, and dancing were enioyed by all the Seniors who attended. This affair was a most enioyable and fitting conclusion to the Seniors' day of activity. MAY QUEEN AND SENIOR ATTENDANTS '-'-. 47 Q Six ,Q , 2, ff Tf , Q ,N , 5 1 . A g 4 Q Left to nqh' Decmncx Bruccmlenteg Lois Ann Moyer, Moy Queeng Lucy Lee- Km-Xbei. MOMENTS TO REMEMBER Group of students present an interesting pep rally. Judy Kulp receives baton and whistle as head maiorette for Marlene Stciude presents magazine prizes to the teachers ol next year, the high and low homerooms. Spanish ll class presents an assembly program. Class of '56 holds annual Junior Pie and Cake Sale as a fund raising proiect. IOO f V- 'SHG s I .1 , ...., ,K if 4 . 'X x, 'Sl fi 5 K MQ x 'Z' x,Wi,+ 2 'Q QN- .x 5 UV ' YQ, i ' V .fi if Q., Qgiyg as gi EW? Zn imlzmuriam PATRICIA F. WAM POLE It is with deep regret that the Senior Class of '56 notes the passing of Patricia F. Wampole. Pleasant, unassuming, intelligent, she made her presence felt in whatever circles she moved. Patsy was a true example of a typical high school Freshman. She had looked forward in eager anticipation and enthusiasm toward laurels that she might have attained in her high school career, but the Will of God saw flt to remove her to a greater world. Entering Souderton High School in September of 1952 her high school career was closed at the end of three short days, however, she had already become a member of the band and a promising hockey player. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 17, 1952. To her, who hath so departed, By the Will of God lmparted, From the greatest to the least: 'May her soul e'er rest in peace'! 103 N O F. x0 4X vw 2 fi ,I -4 i 1 J 4 .naamuflar m..W,.,w ,,.f,..hAR-., i4'.-M-mwgwxaamwmmimmaf ' 1? 3' 9' 'S 4 , , ggzgzvgsgisa 1, P 'e:,s2fZ2.jfee-,2:E:is::4 V-: .,: 24 4: Z .-11966 ' an .Q.aGxZ1.f,w5