South Whitehall High School - Sowhiter Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1936 volume:

Published by The Senior Class of South Whitehall High School Allentown, Pa. Route 3 June, 1936 liW jsr . SOW HIT ER Foreword With the passing of time and increasing growth it is easy to lose sight of the little things that formed our high school life. One of these little things” is the ability to see one’s sur- roundings with the imaginative eyes of a child and the deep appreciation of an adult. The aim of this 1936 edition of the SO WHITER is to put the wonderland of South Whitehall into the heart of us all. SO WHITER SO WHITER STAFF OF 1936 Editor-in-chief Esther Heist Assistant editor Evelyn Rupp Business manager Malcolm Hummel Organizations Claudine Trexler Feature editor Ray Herbster Art editor Lincoln Miller Typist Marjorie Stuckley Advisers Rachael Brown Wm. G. Genszler 1 3 SO WHITER CONTENTS Faculty Seniors Classes Organizations Athletics BOW HIT ER William R. Keener Without whose aid this book would never have been completed and who has done many things for the betterment of South Whitehall. We the class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty Six, respectfully dedicate this first issue of the SO WHITER. 5 SO WHIT ER Board of Education E. A. Nonnemaker Edwin J. Greenawald Edwin H. Dorney Charles Rothenberger Robert W. Roth Pres ident Vice President Secretary Treasurer SO WHIT ER SOUTH WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL SOW HIT ER Calvin S. Frankenfield Supervising Principal 1 � SO WHITER The Faculty Calvin S. Frankenfield Austin M. Schaeffer Amy S. DeGroot William G. Genszler May R. Morgan William R. Keener Frederick S. Meckley Robert J. Wilson K. Ezra Bucher Aral H. Henninger Margaret E. Lesher Norma R. Nyce Ammon B. Gibble Stella I. Sarig Anne F. Pharaoh Raymond H. Leibenguth Rachael E. Brown Marion E. Hoffman William Swallow Howard J. Hausman SO WHITER ALMA MATER South Whitehall High School Alma Mater! Alma Mater! Noble shrine of Truth and Light; We praise Thee ever to the skies Where wisdom rules the heavens bright. Portals wide are ever opened To our Youth that, ne’er denied, Acclaims Thee with exulting voice, So joyful with Thee to abide. Praises linger on our lips As we depart Thy cherished halls, No more to view the happy throngs Of loved ones still within Thy walls. Ne’er forgetting, ne’er regretting Precious days so quickly flown, Oh! Alma Mater, hear our song, Our hymn of praise for Thee aolne. Effie Minnich ’30 10 I' Class Flower Class Colors Yellow Tea Rose Blue and White Class Motto We have crossed the Bay, the Ocean is before us” SO WHITER 1 9 3 6 The class of ’36 deems fit to bestow their honor upon Mr. Genszler, the class adviser and faculty adviser of the Sowhiter. Mr Genszler is a graduate of Muhl- enberg College and received the deg- ree of Master of Arts at Lehigh Univ. Mr. Genszler is the second oldest teacher in service at South Whitehall, and the pupils find history interesting as taught in his classes. We are proud to have claimed him as our class adviser for two years. We realize, our junior and senior years would not have been so successful had it not been for his guidance. The class has much to appreciate him for. Many of our accomplishments would have been failures if it had not been for Mr. Genszler’s interest in us, his knowled ge of pupils, his kind understanding, and earnest desire to see us succeed. All these, and many more, were our contributing factors pushing us on- ward to our successful goal. The class of ’36 wishes him many more successful years of teaching, and the seniors, in years to come, will look back to his guidance as their adviser. Miss Brown, our beloved faculty, adviser, has done much for our suc- cess at South Whitehall in everything we undertook. If help was ever need- ed, it was Miss Brown to whom we turned, and we wish to take this op- portunity afforded us to thank her. She graduated from Wilson College and took Graduate courses at Harvard, Lehigh, and Muhlenberg. She came to us in our junior year from Bloomsburg High School. Their loss was our gain. Miss Brown taught French, German, and Latin to our all too attentive student body, and she kept saying “Ich liebe dich” in German class, “Ego amo te” in Latin classes and “Je vous aime” in French classes. Do you wonder why she decided to drop French before she became tongue-tied? It was Miss Brown’s even slices that featured at the bake sales and her delicious fudge simply melted in your mouth. Remember? In this, our last message, we will repeat our thanks for all those little services so willingly rendered and which quickly added up to many larg- er ones. The class wishes you success in all your future enterprises. - SO WHITER Doris Beidler Dolly” Commercial “Little but Mighty” This little miss hails from Greenawalds. You may wonder why we call her little, bt t that statement is true to her stature. That does not stop Doris’s great abilities, for, during her high school days, Doris participated in many things. Can she argue? You just try to avoid her ar- guments. She has a reason for this. Dolly” was a debater for three years and this experience has given her good speaking qualities. In her junior year, she took part in the Junior Declamation Contest, and in her senior year she helped make the Senior Play a success by her dramatic ability. Doris wants to be somebody’s stenographer and who wouldn’t like to have such a capable person? Marjorie Bell Bell” Academic “All that’s great and good is done by patient trying. Dark! Hear! That’s Bell” ringing out some news about Greenawalds. ' Margy” came to South Wnitehall in her fresh- man year and has proved to be a good friend ard a good sport. Her clever and intelligent re- marks show her sense of humor. Bell” has taken quite an interest in all school activities. Her cultured voice assured her of a position in the Glee Club, and also the operetta, Sailor Maids” . Debating claimed her for two ('ears, and she was a valuable asset to theTrum- et staff. Margy” also made an excellent show- ng of her dramatic ability in Skidding”. Bell” is not certain whether she is going to college or not, but we know that she will suc- ceed in whatever she tries to conquer. 1 9 3 6 SO WHITER H Betty Bisbing Betz ’ Commercial 'Animal Crackers in My Soup” The rosy cheeks of this quiet miss are often brightened with a becoming blush. Betz” is everybody’s friend. She seemed to be very modest but overcame this obstacle in the senior year. Betty was a leading member of the Glee Club and helped to present its operetta Sailor Maids.” The rest of her time was spent in Junior Dra- matics Club, Science Club, and the Home Econ- omics Club. She is fond of athletics, but her hobby is danc- ing. She intends to take up hair dressing. To such a classmate we are pleased to extend our heartiest wishes for success. 1 9 3 6 Harold JLiehl Cowboy” Commercial The genius of success is still the genius of labor” Here is the first boy in our alphabet, who hails from the suburb of Cetronia. He was an ardent stuc ent in his school work, but had no particular interest in extra curricula activities. In his freshman and sophomore years, he was a member of the Radio Club. In his junior year his capability in commercial work called him to be a member of the Typing Club. Although he never excelled in sports, he was a supporter of them, and Cowboy” himself was everyone’s friend. He is undecided as to what he’ll do in the fu- ture, but no matter what he pursues, may he take the speedy road and achieve success. SO WHITER Alden Dorney Dorney” Academic Don’t rush, there’s plenty of time” Dorney” the sheik of the class, took part in many of the school functions: The Senior Play, the operetta, Sailor Maids”, the Glee Club, and he was chairman of the 'Hot Dog Committee’ of the Senior Class. Dorney” was interested in basketball and to show his school spirit, he painted his auto- mobile Cardinal and Gray. Alden’s favorite hobby was collecting pins or rings from many different blondes and bru- nettes. In the future, Alden expects to take up the further study of the Industrial Arts. We draw diamonds to your future. Dorothy Feather Feather” Academic Hark! Hark! the Lark, Oh, No, that’s Feather.” Feather” is one of the most popular and brilliant members of the senior class. Dorothy’s accomplishments are many; in mu- sic she possesses a lovely soprano voice which won her a place in the Glee Club, as well as in the operetta Sailor Maids”. In athletics she has shown her ability as a center during her sopho- more and junior years when she played on the varsity squad. In drama we find her taking parts in the Junior and Senior plays, Big Hearted Herbert” an Skidding”. Furthermore, Feather is our very competent cashier in the cafeteria. Feather” does not know what she will do when she leaves high school, but her success here proves that she will do well in anything she may undertake. 1 9 3 6 SOWHITERm Samuel Galsser Sammy” Academic The height of my ambition is only to find my place, though it were but a sweeper of chimneys.” Sammy,” one of the quiet male members of the class, steps up to say, That’s what you think.” Sammy” is an all around sport. Basketball found him a faithful and regular member. Samuel could not be interested in any of our many extra curricular activities until the new printing press was installed in our school. He soon knew he’d like that and has made himself known to be quite a printer. He proved to be a help in the printing of this yearbook. A field for the future is as yet not visible, but we are hopeful that he will be successful in whatever he attempts. 1 o i 3 6 Ira Gracely Gracely” Commercial Ira, the skater from Schnecksville” Gracely,” as he was known throughout high school hailed from Schnecksville. He does not enjoy studying,but he cxcells in chemistry. In Schnecksville he has a laboratory of his own, where he does all his experimenting. To keep his laboratory going, he carries papers. Of course , Ira is teased about being a paper boy. The best of men worked, were laughed at and scorned, but that did not stop their progress; so keep your spirits high, Gracely.” Ira’s hobby is skating, but he is known to do quite a bit of skating on his seat instead of on his feet. Since chemistry is your chosen field, we hope the good ship Chemistry” will sail into the port of Success. SO WHITER Dorothea Greenawald Dotty” Commercial Dorothea is a grand young sf.oit, I’m sure you’ll all agree’’ Dot” is a good sport and a greet r� l- She comes from the town of Greenawalds, and is a studious girl. Dorothea showed her ability as an actress in the Junior and Senior Plays. We all remem- ber her as Martha, the maid, in ' Big Hearted Herbert” and Mrs. Hardy in Skidding”. In her junior year, she showed her ability as a de- bater. Dot” belonged to the Glee Club in her sophomore and senior years. She says she is not interested in the oppo- site sex, but we wonder why she makes fre- quent trips to Fullerton???? Dorothea wishes to become a school teacher, and we wish her lots of luck and success. Alma Guth Guthie” Academic Serene, peaceful, and quiet is our Alma.” Our quiet girl from Wehr’s Mill has been act- ive in many things. Her chosen clubs all through her high school days have been the Science Club and the Home Economics Club. Alma is a very serious minded girl and leaves aside all fooling. There were times when she happened to go into a deep trance about something which was not known to the class. She says the opposite sex does not interest her? Perhaps it is the Plymouth she’s waiting for. Her future desire is to go to a school to take up a beauty course. After that she expects to go into the beauty culture business herself. We hope she succeeds in her endeavors. 1 9 3 6 SO WHITER ------ Curtis Gutli 'Jake” Academic 'Drive a Ford, for they are the best, Clean the spark plugs and beat the rest.” ' oake,” who was our capable student basket- ball manager, divided his time between Rupps- ville and Troxell’s Crossing. llis, was the melodious voice for which Mrs. DeGroot listened in every senior music period. The school would have been in darkness if it were not for Jake:’ at the switchboard. Nothing could have been given at South Whitehall with- out Curtis behind the scenes. His athletic ability is inclined toward base- ball, in which he earned a letter and gained the highest batting average for the season. Guthy” was never found in a study peroid, but spend most of his time in the shop. We hope that he will meet his success in this field after graduation. 1 9 3 6 Wilbur Haines Billy” Commercial A pretty brunette, A moon, and my 'Chevie Billy” hails from Cetronia and often can be found filling sacks at the Haines’ Flour Mill. Billy” was an all around sport and was the class chauffer. His was the deep bass which Mrs. DeGroot greatly appreciated in his four years of Glee Club. He was the president of this organization in his senior year. He was a member of the casts of both the Jun- ior and Senior Plays. He was also active in ath- letic circles. As a senior, he served as co-captain of the cheerleading squad. He hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps at Haines’ Mill or become an athlete at some coll- ege. We hope he attains his chosen goal. SO WHITER Allen Heintzelrran Al” Academic If there’s anything about farming That you’d like to know, To Al” Heintzelman, my friends, Is the place to go.” Behold the Speed King ’ is the class motto given to AL” The fairer sex. as well as the boys, appreciated the rides they have received from Al” and his car. When Al” entered this educational institu- tion he was very bashful, but as time went on he became acquainted and- what do you think? In the future Al” intends to learn more a- bout farming, and become an agronomist. As the class digs into the earth with the spade of success, we overthrow hinderances and leave only happiness to follow your spade on- ward. Esther Heist Heisty” Academic Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all!” How’s your rythm atic? Here’s one for you. Personality plus vitality equals what? You’ve guessed it Heisty”. We are able to present this book to you be- cause of Heisty’s” capable work as an editor. Without Esther’s excellent acting in our Jun- ior and Senior Plays, our first-nighters would rot have gone home smiling as they did. She is also a keen athlete, and not only that; if you find yourself deaf after a game, that was due to Heisty” cheering on to victory. Here’s hoping Esther gets some brighter stu- dents than we were when she begins teaching English at some school, college, or university. Who knows? 1 9 3 6 SO WHITER ■ ......... . Verna Henritzy Ritzy” Academic She is honest, kind, sincere, and true, And always the best friend to you.” This industrious young lady, who is an inhab- itant of Ironton. proved-herself to be a great suc- cess in the four years of her high school career. Ask her any questions pertaining to chemistry and she is sure to know. She tells us that she could go on studying Latin the rest of her life. Although Verna never took a retail selling course, her sales record for Christmas candy led the class. Verna has been an active member of the Glee Club throughout her high school years. In her junior year she was a member of the Internat- ional Correspondence Club. Verna intends to take up pharmacy for her future vocation. The class extends it’s wishes to her for success. 1 9 3 6 Leah Herbster Lee” Academic A Swell Pal with A Swell Smile” Lee” was one of the finest all round sports one could find. All during her years here she has been very successful in various sports and other activities. She has been in the Glee Club, and took partin the operetta, Sailor Maids.” She served as vice- president of the Glee Club in her senior year. She was in the Senior Play, Skidding,” and showed her great ability as an actress. Basket- ball is something Lee” takes a great interest in, and she certainly can play! Leah hasn’t quite decided what she will do after school, but may she always be successful, as she has shown herself to be in her school days. i —— SO WHITER Ray Herb feter Ray” Academic Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child Ray, hailing from Ormrod, is the senior class he-man. Ormrod, you know, is the land of ce- ment and Ray is just as hard hearted where girls are concerned. They appear as just so much dirt to him all but Shirley. Dear Miss Temple has actually captured his heart. He passes his spare time by seeing Shirley Temple in Ormrod’s local theater. He is the vice - president of the class of ’36 besides being president of the Athletic Associ- ation. This all goes to prove that we could not do without him except where there are signs marked Silence”. Herbster enjoys working in the shop, and we hope that this work will prepare him for fut- ure intentions, after he leaves school. The class of ’36 wishes you bags of success. fL™. 'Malcolm Hummel Hummel” Commercial The great secret of success in life is for a man to be ready when his opportunity comes. Hummel was the greatest financier the senior class has ever had. All currency questions can be answered readily by Hummel. He readily enjoys the maidens’ sweet glances, but his affections are limited. During his freshman and sophomore years, Hummel was an ardent member of the Photo- graphy Club. He was a charter member of the Rod and Gun Club in his junior year. In his senior year he was business manager of the Trumpet”. We see a bright future ahead of him, as his one ambition in life is to be a banker. We know that e can only have success. W 1 y shouldn’t he.was- n’t he the treasurer of the senior class? I 21 1 9 3 6 -SO WHITER Lillian Kleckner Lil” Academic Nothing is more useful than silence.” Lil”, that quiet girl from Ironton, can always be found in the front of the group when it comes to singing in the Clee Club. She took part in the operetta Sailor Maids,’’and we are sure she contributed to its success. She has been a member of the Home Econ- omics and Science Clubs of South Whitehall. Lil” is indispensable when it comes to play- ing basketball. The Academics owe her a hand for many a basket she made. Lil” is one of those girls whose smile makes any sort of a day sunny and worth while. The Kleckner Beauty Shoppe” will supply the alumni with their latest permanents. 1 9 3 6 Harold Krumanocher Hal” Academic The man who minds his own business generally has a good one. ” Hal” hails from Peach Pickers’ Paradise in Schnecksville. Hal” does not only hail from that town, but reigns rains from there. He is a very capable young man, and during his school year he was interested in many things and applied his knowledge to the Automobile Club, Woodworking Club, and the Poster Club. Hal” also has a very elegant, deep, melod- ious voice and belonged to to the Glee Club for three years. He expects to attend a higher institution of learning to further his knowledge in social sci- ences. He may be a future teacher of South White- hall. Who can tell? Success to you Hal.” SO WHITER Lincoln Miller Legs” Commercial Ladies, step to one side please. Here comes Prince Charming In his Model T.” Well, here is Legs”, a youthful, good-natured artist from Walberts. Legs” is an efficient art- ist displaying his work in art and printing If you see a tall and light-set fellow sporting a growth of beard like one of the Smith Broth- ers, don’t look twice, it’s Legs.” This young man is as good a vocalist as you understand him to be. Legs” was a member of Mrs. DeGroot’s singers in the Glee Club, and was chosen as a good singer for the High School Quartette. After graduation Lincoln expects to take a course in draftsmanship. The class of’36 wishes him success in the future. I . $ . A ■ JyuA. - Isabelle M. Moyer Issy” Academic A ripple of laughter, A clamor of noise. That’s Issy all over, She’s worse than the boys.” Yes sir, she is that industrious lass from Schnecksville. She can sing, she can dance, and wow, can she talk? Is it any wonder that she can sing she has participated in our Glee Club for four years. Can Isabelle d:sect a fish? Not so well, tut the can rig up an apparatus in a laboratory as the d'd in Science Club in her sophomore year. Issy” is quite interested in art this year; we wonder why. We hope that art will help her arrange those curls and waves when she gets out of school and opens her beauty shop. 1 9 3 6 SO WHITER Earl Odenheimer Googy” Commercial Flip, Flip, there goes a pigeon. ’ Googy,” a native of Kratzers, is well known in the pigeon world. Earl is known to all his class- mates as Googy”. Whenever fan is to be had. Googy” is sure not to miss any of it. Earl surely eats his spinach, if you doubt this in the least, take a look at his muscles! He is quite famous for his peanut cake contribution to the Senior Bake Sale, which greatly helped its success. Googy” did not take an active part in many of our class activities, but was one of the first to spur them on. We hope he will fly to success. By the way, flying is a very practical short cut. 1 9 3 6 Nevin Oldt Nevy” Commercial When I pass out in June, I’ll study high opera or else I’ll croon.” Nevy’s” chief interest in life is crooning lulla- bies to the fairer sex. And do they enjoy it! Nevy” is the blues-chaser of the senior class. Nevin is a very versatile young fellow. He can laugh, he can sing, and can he dance????? The ill-tempered man he so successfully por- trayed in Big Hearted Herbert” was only a ca- mouflage, because beneath it all, he is a happy- go-lucky fellow. The Senior Play reached its pinnacle due to Nevin’s splendid characterizat- ion of the judge. Nevin took part in many school affairs. Mrs. DeGroot learned to appreciate his beautiful tenor. This made him a member of the Glee Club for four years. Nevin is undecided what his future career will be, but we are sure it will not be disappointing (Md6 —SO WHITER Pearl Reeder Reeder” Commercial Sweetness and modesty have won for her a place in the heart of every one.” Reeder”, the coal region lass, is a faithful and worthy member of our class. She is a very jolly girl, full of pep and is always the helpful miss wherever she can be of assistance. Reeder” was a member of the Glee Club, but decided singing was a bore to her, so she stopped her musical career, deciding to take life at its leisure. We do not mean, however, to impress you that Pearl was a lazy girl. She was always willing to help and always came with her lessons prepared. Pearl participated in intermural basketball and liked the sport, but swimming remains as her hobby. She is undecided as to her future career, but the seniors drink a toast to jolly Pearl for a fu- tu're success. 0 1 Vy Jeanette Parry Flash” Commercial Sports are my Friends” Flash,” the name given to her because of her speed in handling a basketball, hails from the center square of Clifford Park. Have you seen Jeanette play? If you didn’t, you missed some thing. Flash” was the varsity forward for two years. Her hobbies are playing basketball and horse backriding. She was a member of the Glee Club for three years and participated in the operetta Sailor Maids”. The Senior Play was urged on to its pinnacle by Jeanette’s inspiring portrayal of the charac- ter of Myra. Flash” is made up of health, vigor, and that sunny disposition. We know that some busi- ness man will be glad to have her as his com- panion in business. A 25 I- .. 1 9 3 6 SO WHITER LeRoy Peters Pete” Academic ' Hot dogs cn sale here and the best to eat, If upon them you find some fleas We ll give you one free.” Pete” is one cf the few members of our class who has attended South Whitehall for twelve years. He is a well known member of the class, and he has participated in many of our extra-curric- ular activities. Among the activities in which he excelled were the Science Club, Latin Club, the Mathematics Club, and the Glee Club. Pete” took his part very well, in both Junior and Senior Plays, as a young son. This proves that Pete” was one of the needed members of our class. ' Pete” had a pet hobby of loafing in study per- iods, but we know that he will succeed when he starts out on his career as an agronomist. 1 9 3 6 Frances Reitz Fifi” Academic Now that you are leaving the good and true, Do not exchange your old friends for the new. ” Here is one of the R’s” of the senior class. She is called Fifi” or Reitz.” Reitz” took an active part in the Science Club, but Glee Club was her interest. Fifi” is one of those alto singers Mrs. DeGroot could not do without. Without Reitz” in back of the stage, as promptress and property manager, we are sure the junior and senior plays would not have gone over with such a bang!” You can’t call her a man-hater at all. She takes special interest in tall, dark handsome men. There was one in the class, and there could be secrets between them. Do you know? To Reitz” we extend our heartiest wishes for success. SOWHITER Helen Z. Ritter Helen” Academic 'As fair and rare as a day in June That's Helen.” Helen is a witty lass, as she is talented in var- ious activities in high school. Just listen to her sing those high notes in the Glee Club, hear her play all those notes in orchestra, but listen to her talk then ask me if she’s talented. Helen has been a member of the Glee Club for four years, and Orchestra, three years. She carried our Junior Play, Big Hearted Herb- ert” to a pinnacle of success as Big Hearted Herbert’s wife . Our class prospered under the capable hands of Helen, as treasurer in our jun- ior year. Helen has proved herself capable of helping our school paper, The Trumpet” as associate editor in her junior year. Helen plans to take up Home Economics at Temple. Here’s to you ! Robert Ritter Ritter” Commercial My kingdom for a lady” Ritter”, as he is known to his classmates, hails from the most northwestern section of South Whitehall. Robert is one of those good-natured boys and so he became the ladies’ man of the senior class. Ritter was not easily interested in extra-cur- ricular activities, but spent his time on study- ing and proved a successful boy, an example for other young fellows to follow. Ritter did not believe in doing too many things and not being successful in any, so Robert mastered his lessons. Ritter’s title was chosen for him because of his shyness towards the opposite sex. and Robert 'did stand a lot of teasing. He claims he has a girl and we just didn’t understand him. Ritter does not have definite future plans, but he’ll succeed, we are sure. -I 27 | 1 9 3 6 SOWHTTER = Edwin Roth, Jr. Eddie Commercial The great ping-pong artist that never was.” Eddie” hails from the residential section of Clifford Park, and was the only studious and serious minded gentleman in the senior com- mercial class. Eddie’s” name was usually found on the honor roll which proves his capacity for knowledge. Eddie’s” participation in the Glee Club for four years has made him a good singer. He be- longed to the Senior Quartet, which was known to entertain guests at Shankweilers. Eddie” will choose for his profession one of four things. He is skilled in all four of them. They are baseball, ping-pong, singing, and com- mercial work. No matter which he may choose, we are sure he will succeed in the future, as he has done during his years in high school. 1 9 3 6 Evelyn Rupp Reds” Commercial Learn to greet your friends with a smile, It is a habit, cultivate it.” Spotlight please, here comes Reds” from Cet- ronia, with her contageous smile. We wonder? Reds” is very fond of playing basketball, singing, dancing, and driving an automobile. Reds” has played guard on the varsity team for two years. Since singing was one of her selected hobbies, she belonged to the Glee Club for four years. She was Mrs. DeGroot’s rich, mellow, alto song- ster. She participated in the operetta Sailor Maids.” Reds” was in the Junior Play and took a leading part in the Senior Play Skidding.” Evelyn is called a blues chaser and we know that some day she will chase away all her wor- ries and find clear way to the secretary desk for success. ---------1 no I— SO WHITER Betty Schneck Schneckie” Commercial This lass is in earnest and knows what she’s about her work is half done.” Betty is known as the goodlooking girl of the senior class. Betty’s hobbies are singing, dancing, and talk- ing. She talks from morning till eve and I sup- pose she talks in her sleep, and if that’s the case, she’s always on the go. Due to Betty’s speaking ability she entered the Junior Declamation Con- test and won first prize. Betty was Mr. Schaffer’s private secretary during her Senior year. The Glee Club called Betty to its aid for four years. The Senior Play needed Betty as one of its actresses, and she showed her great dramatic ability. Betty is seen frequently with a well known man from this class. We hope she will achieve success in whatever field she chooses to enter. Mike Sherbotie Mike” Academic The master mind of Chemistry” Mike hails from Ormrod and spends most of his energy in the Chemistry Laboratory. Mike, it is said, is a quiet fellow. We wonder, es- pecially when explosions occur in the chemistry classes. Mike is a participant in many school activi- ties, such as Glee Club, Debating, chemistry, and Industrial Arts. His dramatic ability- was shown in the Senior Play. Mike’s h obbies are dancing, swimmirg, playing football, and crooning. We hear little about Mike’s roman- tic life, although he is seen quite frequently with the fairer sex. Mike was the Chief hot dog salesman at the basketball games. When he leaves school, he intends to acquire more knowledge of chemistry. Success to you. 1 9 3 6 SO WHITER Dorothy Smith Smithie” Academic Those who learn to obey, Will learn how to command.” Look and see, it’s the Lady in Red” from Walberts. She is gallantly marching to her favorite class chemistry????? Smithie” was an active member of the class, having belonged to the Glee Club, Girls'Chorus, Orchestra, Trumpet Staff, and the Debating Team. Smithie’s” theme song was The Lady in Red” and she believes in wearing that color, but we didn’t mind because she really looked well in the color with her dark hair and fair complexion. Some Junior thought so too. Dorothy intends to widen her musical know- ledge by taking up a special course in music at West Chester. We all wish her success and hope she may someday become famous in the musical world. 1 9 3 6 Arlene Snyder Snyder” Academic Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseuerence.” Arlene, the rosy cheeked miss, hails from the banks of the Jordon at Guthsville. Her hobby is singing. She is one of the talented girls in our class, being one of the best soprano singers in the high school. The rich quality of her tones have made her precious in our Glee Club and special choruses. Snyder” has also taken interest in the Lan- guage Club and the Jr. Dramatics Club. She is one of the few girls in our class who does not bother about the opposite sex. Arlene has not fully decided as to what she will do in the future, however, the good wishes of your classmates are with you in whatever you may undertake. r— SOWHITER Adam Stephens Stevey” Academic Music is my weakness.” Attention! Salute! The president of the class is on the air. Adam was president of the class in both his junior and senior years. He was an active member in the Orchestra and Band, and took a great deal of interest in music. The newly formed Student Government had Adam as its president, and the money of the Athletic Association was skillfully taken care of by its treasurer, Adam. Is our friend, Stevey” an actor ? We should say he is. He helped to make the Junior and Senior Plays a success. Adam took an interest in sports, spending two years on the baseball team. Adam expects to develop his musical talent and become a leader of an orchestra in the fut- ure. We hope his expectation will be success- fully fulfilled. Hilbert Stibitz Reds” Academic Everyday is Judgement Day” Reds”, that he-man guard of the basketball team, really knows how to peel potatoes and wash dishes. He has been a member of the basketball team for the past four years, and also a member of the baseball team for two years; of which he was captain in his last year. Reds” shines in geometry classes, but this does not mean that he takes a back seat in other studies, because when it comes to answering questions he is always on top. Stibitz enjoys those hair-raising mysteries and prefers them on dark, stormy nights. He can always be found before school, giving the details of last night’s horrors to his classmates. Reds” has no set ambition, but we are sure he will succeed in anything he attempts. The class of ’36 bids you Adieu.” =| 31 I —- 1 9 3 6 :_:: SO WHITER= Marjorie Stuekley Stuc” Commercial Better be small and shine Than be great and cast a shadow.” Stuc” comes from the great community of Clifford Park. Marjorie enjoys a good joke and has good ones occasionally. Her pet hobby is taking a long walk; we believe it relieves her mind of the strain of studying. Our pal, enjoys her commercial subjects. The result is — she is an honor student. She has been a member of the Glee Club for two years, and for one year was secretary of our class. Her ability as a typist has been shown in the fine management of the Junior Play Programs. Mar- jorie’s most embarrasing moment occurs when she blushes. Stuc” wants to become a bookkeeper; and we know she will be successful. Here’s wishing you luck. 1 9 3 6 Claudine Trexler Trex” Commercial A perfect shining mark is she For school-room fun and jollity.” Here is none other than Claudine, who hails from the famous center of Greenawalds. She has always been a faithful supporter of all school activities and always willing to do her part. She is always ready for a good time. Can Trex” argue? Well, she has been an active member of the Debating Team, and has proved to be a successful debater. She participated in the Junior Oratorical Contest and has been a member of the Glee Club. Claudine enjoys dancing, skating, and reading. Trex” is also popular with the opposite sex. Claudine wishes to be someone’s private sec- retary, and we know she will succeed, so fare- well classmate, and may success be yours. SOWHITER Elaine Truinbauer Tram” Ccrr rr er ial Faithfulness in little things fits one for heroism when the great trials ccme” Tram” was one of the most successful n cn - bers of our class. The reason for her success was the great interest that she took in her com- mercial subjects. Elaine has some record to show. She took an active part in debating. The qualified song- ster was a member in the Glee Club and she has been treasurer of that organization. In her Senior year, she served as secretary of the Ath- letic Association. She handled the ticket sales of the class with excellency. Elaine has ambitions to enter some commer- cial field, either as a stenographer, bookkeeper or office clerk. Whatever your goal, the class of 1936 extends a hearty wish for your success. I (f-fj' u yiiik Paul Worman Duckfeet” Ccmmercal Labor disgraces no men Duckfeeh” the seniors outstanding debater, resides in Ruchsville. Worman is sometimes mistaken as a silly person, but his seriousness and real self is shown in his poetry. Be is one of the brilliant students of the class. Paul took an active part in anything that the class or school presented. He was a member of various clubs, but the Photography Club seem- ed to be of the greatest interest to him. Paul's harangue had made him a contributor to the success of the debating teams of this school. Paul expects to be manager of a store some day, and he can be sure his classmates will support him. (•? « X 7, 6. -| 33 | 1 9 3 6 71. -SO WHITER Jean Xander Sandy” Academic No one is useless in this world, Who lightens the burdens of another.” Jean is from the hills and is a sporting hill- billy. She calls it Bungalow Park, and she’s a typical product. Jean’s hobbies are: going to town, laughing, and talking; all good qualities to have. Since Jean is such a sporting talkative lass, lessons did not seem to go hand in hand with her; so she believed in the old slogan What you can do tomorrow, don’t do today.” Sandy” served on the Trumpet staff for three years and seemed to enjoy the work. She showed her true colors in both Junior and Senior Class Plays. We hope she will choose a vocation that she’ll like, and here’s a toast to your future. Kathryn Kuhns Kitty” Post Graduate By friendly deeds is friendship won.” Kathryn was the only girl from last year to return to South Whitehall as a post graduate. Her work is mainly in the commercial field. Kathryn came and went whenever she pleased. -t That fact being, that she carried only a few sub- jects. Kathryn took care of all Alumni” news for 9 the Trumpet.” She had the honor of being the first girl to take printing. She seemed to be a great assistance to Mr. q Meckley by being chairlady of the debates. Kitty hopes some day to become a columnist for some newspaper and the seniors know that ? her sunny disposition will win her a place in G' the newspaper world. The class of ’36 wishes her success. SO WHITER Ex-Members Mike Babiak Evelyn Billiard Edgar Blose Virginia Burgstresser Marion Burkhardt Harrison Buss Mike Chrin Wilbur Diehl Anthony Eckhart Richard Eyer Carl Foelker Miles Frankanfield Alfred Gilbert Gerald Greenawald Lila Hausman Emroy Hetherington Norman Heimbach Mosby Heinly Mark Heintzelman Alex Karabin Emma Keubler Ray Klotz Minnie Kochanasz Anna Kokolus Marie Kovacs John Kraynick Eugeue Kriner Evelyn Kuhns Anna Kulp Mike Maitski Mary Mauser Catherine Muth Carl Nau Ambrose Ondrejca Ralph Oswald Walter Parry Paul Rabert Mike Romansky Alice Ross Miriam Schaeffer Robert Schmoyer Steven Sosnowsky Anna Stoudt Julius Subitz Rose Torba Frieda Toth John Trobetsky George Tzope Peter Umrysh Beatrice Walbert Charles Wetzel John Wischuk Charles Yenser I 35 !■ I SO WHITER CLASS HISTORY We, the clas; of '36 have reached that long sought goal—graduation. Four years ago, in 1932, we started our high school career. Through- out these four years we have lost fifty-eight members, but forty-three have continued their studies in this, our Alma Mater. During the year 1932, we, under the guidance of .Mis Kennedy and Mr. Steinmeycr started our high school training. During this year, we, as Freshmen were entertained by the faculty at a Hallowe’en party in the gym. We well remember Miss Miller as the chief entertainer. This was the last year for both of the above mentioned home room teachers at South Whitehall. We look back upon this, our first year and gratefully acknowledge all they had done for us. In our Sophomore year, we began to be noticed and gradually appre- ciated. Some of us al o began to show an interest in extra curricular activi- ties as is proved by the number of representatives n the operetta “Sailor Maids.” The girls' basketball team of this year claimed Evelyn Rupp and Jeanette Parry as varsity members. It was this year that the P. 1. A. A. play-off game with Gilberton was played at Summit Hill. This year Mr. Meekley and Mr. Schaeffer were re ponsible for us. much to the relief of the remainder of the faculty. A new entertainment for parents was introduced and known as Open House. All of us participated in this event. As juniors we returned somewhat subdued and ready for genuine work. First in line was the Juivor Play, and who can forget the tense excitement when our play. “Dig Hearted Herbert” was about to be launched under the direction of Miss Hoffman and the fame which followed for Xev;n Oldt, the selfish and thoughtless father of the evening, and his wife. Helen R'tter? His two feather-brained sons. Paul Woman and LeRoy Peters, also shared honors in our first production, which was rated as bringing the best results ever attained at South Whitehall. It was at this time that we chose our home room teachers. Miss Brown and Mr. Genszler. as class advisers. It is impossible to thank them for all they have done for us. but we fully appreciate it. Betty Sehneck carried the laurels in the Junior Declamation contest when she forced tears from her enthused audience in reciting that never-to- be-forgotten recitation. “The Crimson Rambler.” The South Whitehall Basketball Team 1934-35 League Champions of the Lehigh - Northampton County League had as one of its guards, a junior. Hilbert Stibitz. Another junior. Curtis Guth. was student manager. Tlr's year witnessed the pre entation of the original pageant. “The American Dream ITifolds, held at Dorney Park Amphitheatre. May 24 and 25. The entire student body of South Whitehall and the el mentary grades participated. Last, but not least, the climax for this red letter year was the Junior- Senior Dance. It was entirely original when we as juniors invited the seno s to the circus in the South Whitehall Gynina him. It was the first of its kind in the social activity of our school life. The Glen Garden Orchestra provided rhythm for the splashing pink lemonade. =1 36 I- SOWHITER Everyone of the remaining juniors with tlie exception of Carl Foelker return ed for our senior year. Dangers and sharp turns ahead were the gen- eral warnings of our faculty which we disregarded until the latter part of the year. Many changes had been made since we entered South Whitehall as Fre lnnen ai d we can visualize many more as we leave its portals behind us. Our first social activity for this year was the Hallowe’en masquerade dance 'n the gymnasium with prizes going to Evelyn Hupp, Jean Xander. Robert Ritter, and Ernest Kuhns. The evening was spent in dancing and specialty numbers by the Glen Garden Orchestra and members of the student body. Our Senior play, “Skidding,” met with much success. It was one of the fr 1 •’ttrmpC- of the year. More fame for Nevin Obit as the father and his two wives, E thcr Heist and Dorothea Greenawald (one for each presenta- tion) v as a result of this dramatization of the Broadway play of the same name. A new method was attempted by Miss Sarig. our dramatic coach, which consisted of two distinct casts for the two performances. This inspired competition and better results. Our bake sales are not to be forgotten and do by no means occupy a rear seat. Then there were our basketball games, and the team which claimed Hilbert Stibitz as varsity guard came in fourth after a most difficult season. Track was introduced for the first time this year under Mr. Keener. Baseball training started the fir t day of Spring and found Ray Ilerbster. Curtis Guth. H’lbcrt Stibitz, as Captain, and Harold Krumanocker as Manager uniting their efforts for South Whitehall. Our dance was presented in great style at the Woodlawn Fire Hall and was a great success as judged by the receipts. Again, an original pageant was presented portraying the History of South Whitehall Township and given in the High School Auditorium the first week of May. The entire student body again participated and it was pro- claimed a great s uccess. This brought our social life to a close and we turned our thoughts back to our lessons and the closing of school. Before the close of the term and after all exams were completed we now relaxed and took our class trip to New York City. Leaving on June 4 we spent three days at the Metropolis and returned on June 6. We wish to take this opportunity to thank all who have aided us in our swum across the bay and for duly preparing us for that still deeper ocean. As we leave these well-beloved surroundings, we lore something that will always be held dear to us, something that will never be forgotten and may be looked back upon as we travel our individual paths through life. 3 6 1 37 =: SO WHITER Junior Play BIG HEARTED HERBERT April 4 ana 5, 1935 Cast of Characters Herbert Kalness Nevin Oldt Robert Kalness LeRoy Peters Elizabeth Kalness Helen Ritter Martha Dorothea Greenawald Herbert Kalness, Jr. Paul Worman Alice Kalness Evelyn Rupp Andrew Goodrich Lincoln Miller Amy Lawrence Esther Heist Jim Lawrence Adam Stephens Mr. Goodrich Wilbur Haines Mrs. Goodrich Dorothy Feather Mr. Havens Ray Herbster Mrs. Havens Jean Xander Coach Miss. Marion E. Hoffman Scenery Mr. William Keener Tickets Elaine Trumbauer Electrician Curtis Guth Property Managers Mistress of Wardrobe Jeanette Parry Betty Schneck Pearl Reeder Director of Orchestra Mr. Theodore Otto Curtain Carl Foelker 38 I- SO WHITER Senior Play SKIDDING Cast of Characters December 4, 1935 Aunt Milly Marjorie Bell Andy Paul Worman Mrs. Hardy Esther Heist Judge James Hardy Nevin Oldt Grandpa Hardy Mike Sherbotie Estelle Hardy Campbell Doris Beidler Marion Hardy Betty Schneck Wayne Trenton III Wilbur Haines Mr. Stubbins Alden Dorney Myra Hardy Wilcox Leah Herbster December 5, 1935 Aunt Milly Andy Mrs. Hardy Judge James Hardy Grandpa Hardy Estelle Hardy Campbell Marion Hardy Wayne Trenton III Mr. Stubbins Myra Hardy Wilcox Dorothy Feather LeRoy Peters Dorothea Greenawald Nevin Oldt Mike Sherbotie Jean Xander Evelyn Rupp Lincoln Miller Adam Stephens Jeanette Parry Coach Electrician Property Manager Curtain Tickets Scenery Miss Stella I. Sarig Curtis Guth Frances Reitz Leah Herbster Elaine Trumbauer Mr. William Swallow Mr. Howard Hausman Mrs. Amy DeGroot Director of Orchestra SO WHITER Junior Oratorical Contest The Juniors held their annual Oratorical Contest in the High School Auditorium on April 23, 1935. Betty Schneck, the win- ner of the contest, besides receiving a cash prize of five dol- lars, also represented South Whitehall in the Ccunty Contest held in the School Auditorium on April 26, 1935. Betty Schneck Doris Beidler Paul Worman First Prize The Crimson Rambler” Second Prize The Widow’s Mites” Honorable Mention The World in 1948” Marjorie Bell Mike Sherbotie Claudine Trexler Contestants The Bow Arm” The Sword Over Education” I he Little King Finds Peace” Coach Miss Morgan Judges Miss Kathryn Gable Mr. Luther Hamond Rev. Maxwell Paine M 40 | ■ SO WHITER COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Selections 1. March-- Salute To The Colors’-Anthony 2. Gavotte- Violets”-Kern The Class Procession War March of the Priests”-Mendelssohn School Orchestra School Orchestra Invocation The Reverend Joseph Mohr Chorus Senior Class The Heavens Resound”-Beethoven Orations by student speakers of the graduating class: 1. Secondary Education in England Claudine Trexler 2. Secondary Education in France Adam Stephens Duet- Oh Dry Those Tears” Del Riego Evelyn Rupp and Lincoln Miller 3. Secondary Education in Germany 4. Secondary Education in the United States Betty Schneck Paul Worman Senior I.'ale Quartette 1. The Hills of Home”-Fox 2. I Passed By Your Window”-Brahe Lincoln Miller Wilbur Haines Nevin Oldt Edwin Roth Commencement Address Dr. Harry N. Holmes Secretary World Federation of Churches New York City Chorus Senior Class The Lost Chord”-Sullivan Presentation of Key to Juniors Adam Stephens President of Senior Class Remarks Mervin J. Wertman Superintendent of Lehigh County Schools Awarding of prizes and presentation of Candidates Calvin S. Frankenfield, Supervising Principal Awarding of Diplomas Edwin H. Dorney Secretary of South Whitehall School Board The Alma Mater Effie M. Neubert, TO Senior Class accompanied by School Orchestra Benediction The Reverend Joseph Mohr Selection School Orchestra Flag of Truce”-Laurendeau 1 9 3 6 41 SO WHITER JUNIOR CLASS Class Officers President ......... James Shumaker Vice President ..................Frances Warner Secretary ......Gladys Buchman Treasurer........................Sara Plarr Advisers Frederick Meckley Marion Hoffman Aral Henninger SO WHITER JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Academic Allan Bisbing Astor Ritter Miles Frankenfield William Semmel Richard George James Shumaker Arland Gracely Donald Snyder Mosby Heinly Harry Warmkessel William Huber Mane Helfrich Ernest Kuhns Sara Knaus® Nevin Miller Marjorie Miller Arlan Moser Catherine Muth Ernest Oberholtzer Dorothy Newhard Wayne Reinsmith Janet Ritter Commercial Billy Cole Gladys Buchman Forrest Dorney Anna Cole Russel Dottery Arlene Dottery Charles Fenstermaker Ruth Dunton Alfred Gilbert Marion Faust Frederick Guth Goldie Fenstermaker Joseph Haines Lila Hausman Arthur Haldeman Ruth Helfrich Eugene Kriner Tessie Hetherington Kermit Kuhns Arlene Koch Elwood Miller Katherine Kowalick Eugene Miller Katherine Kokolus Ambrose Ondrejca Anna Kulp Lloyd Oswald Arlene Lapp Ralph Oswald Pauline Laubach Walter Parry Leona Laudenslager Mike Treskot Ruth Masonheimer Leo Vanage Marion Nau Wilbur Weaver Sara Plarr Milton Weisser Beatrice Raub Alfred Wirth Rose Reiterman Russel Worman Frances Warner Grace Baer Joyce Werley Evelyn Billiard I 43 f -SO WHITER Class Officers President ........ George Rowney Vice President ...................Lucille Dorney Secretary...... Miriam Seidel Treasurer................ ........Grace Hummel Advisers May Morgan K. Ezra Bucher Ammon Gibble I 44 I SOWHITER SOPHOMORE CLASS A-cadeimc Betty Bell Irene Masiko Henry Haines Eva Bundy Helen Miller Ralph Handwerk Doris Diefenderfer Thelma Rockel Mike Kokolus Eleanor Diehl Alice Smith Robert Krause Lucille Dorney Ruth Xander Earl Leaser Vivian Eisenhard Richard Becker William Lichtenwalner Gladys Emig Earl Blose John Masiko Anna Fixl Kenneth Bortz Rewellen Mohr Evelyn Flemish Arthur Brown Elmer Reitz Agnes Frantz Paul Brown George Rowney Lucy Guth Sam Conrad Harry Salasz Evelyn Heintzelman Francis Foose Michael Sosnowski Grace Heintzelman Monroe Greene Edward Weiss Margene Kistler Forrest Guth Ralph Werley Mary Martin Marcus Guth Leonard Wetherhold Commercial Theresa Drabic Alverta Seidel Russel Grim Frances Eskey Miriam Seidel William Herbert Rachel Folk Julia Sherbotie Frank Kovacs Dorothy Gantz Althea Sherer Henry Labenberg Hilda Gimbel Althea Siegfried Howard Ott Grace Hummel Virginia Sittler Myron Radio Dorothy Kulp Jennie Smith Teddy Reiff Grace Leibenguth Kathryn Stephens Henry Rohr Anna Maitski Norma Stuckley Williard Sicher Evelyn Parry Helen Torba Benjamin Smith June Rabert Miriam Wotring Paul Smith Verna Roth Raymond Billiard Harold Snyder Charlotte Scheffler Eugene Carl Clarence Trumbauer Kathryn Scheffler Theodore German David Xander I «5 f -SO WHITER ] FRESHMAN CLASS Class Officers President........................ Naomi Kennedy Vice President ..................Alton Kuhns Secretary ..........Irene 'fust Treasurer........................Geraldine Borneman Advisers Margaret Lesher Raymond Leibenguth William Keener Robert Wilson -I 46 SO WHITER FRESHMAN CLASS Geraldine Borneman Marjorie Eower Hilda Eichner Kathryn Everett Eleanor Haas Naomi Kennedy Grace Moyer Margaret Novak Anna Peters Frances Ritter Velma Roth Mary Rowney Gene Shumaker Jean Stauffer Mary Trobetsky Ruth Bortz Mae Clauser Althea Diehl Mary Figura Joyce Folk Lorraine Hartranft Marie Heilman Ruth Lazarus Gladys Leibenguth Lara Loch Gladys Mangold Margaret Miller Mary Miller Mildred Miller Kathryn Mutz Marjorie Newhard Violet Bertsch Lillian Butz Helen Dunton Anna Fritzinger Mary Gellis Dorothy Gressley Lorene Oswald Helen Patchinka Mildred Schleicher Barbra Tzope Arlene Werley Irene Tust Helen Weiand Marion Yenser William Clemson Wesley Dorney Mike Gourniak Alfred Baas Alton Hausman Edward Hawrylo Donald Henninger Thomas Henninger Elmer Kave John Kochanasz Ernest Krause Harold Kuhns Anna Nush Dorothy Oswald Ida Ott Marie Peters Christine Quier Lillian Reimert Laurene Scherer Maudie Sechler Ruth Schmoyer Eva Smith Anna Stimmel Helen Warricher Eleanor Weaver Mary Weila Robert Bastian Kenneth Brunner Lloyd Beidler Frank Brutchack Ray Correll Frank Demko Charles Diehl Roland Eskey John Hawrylo Ray Hetherington Harry Karpen John Krupa Alton Kuhns David Laudenslager John Linde Elwood I.udke Bernard McClusky Herbert Messner Richard Miller Luther Musselman Ray Rasley Roy Rasley Thomas Ritter Theodore Rohr Harvey Schmoyer Stanley Schneck Robert Trainer Williard Walbert Ellilson Burkhardt Vernon Dehrs Melvin Dilcherd Clarence Grammes Albert Haring Ralph Heist Robert Helfrich Francis Laudenslager Forrest Lentz Charles Merkle Joe Ondrejca Gerald Reidy John Rosko Earl Shafer Richard Stoudt Myron Torby Frederick Kuhns John Lechki James Leshko John Mauser Martin Radokovitz James Redline Edgar Scheffler Russel Seidel George Smith John Wischuk 1 9 3 6 EIGHTH GRADE Anne Pharaoh Florence Baer John Balliet Jean Bastian James Becker William Bell Elmer Blose Edward Bortz Edward Carl Feme Christman Althea Fenstermakcr Herbert Follweiler Arlene Foster Roy Foster Edgar Frankenfield Grace Geist Alice Gensler Beulah Gressley Marion Guth Robert Guth Pearl Haines Thomas Haldeman Marion Heist Anna Heller Ruth Hoch Issac Jacobs Rachael Knauss John Knerr Althea Krause Elinor Labenberg Leona Lichtenwalner Geraldine Linde Peter Madensky Pauline Natiko Carlton Miller Clarence Nagle Anna Nau Betty Newhard Walter Oberholzer Nevin Oswald Joseph Otto Dorothy Parry Leon Rabenold Dorothy Rau Lucille Reinhard William Swallow Esther Reiterman Leroy Rogers Marcia Rupert A1 ied Sckadlcr Kevin Schall Leon Schefflcr Clifford Schleicher Lucille Schmidt Olive Seidel James Schucn Leonard Chupp Agnes Snyder Clarence Stahlcy Betty Swoyer Robert Townsend Earl Warricher Russel Wotring Georgiana Wenninge Fred Werley Robert Williams Arlene Zettlemoyer SEVENTH GRADE Stella Sarig Howard Hausman Harold Ankrom Kathryn Helfrich Ernest Reimert Betty Arnette William Heller Viola Reinsmith Earl Bach Robert Hetherington Hilda Reiss Dorothy Behney Winifred Horst Arlene Ritter Dina Bellote Naomi Koch Edward Rosko Carl Betz James Kehm Martha Rothrock Marie Bittner Marie Kistler Lois Ruch June Borman Katie Krasulak Ralph Schmoyer Russell Bortz Elizabeth Kuhns Ethel Seip George Buchman Lillian Kuhns Leroy Sell George Carl Ernest Lichtenwalner Harold Shellhammer Robert Clewell Ruby Lorish Ruth Shellhammer Willard Dorney Arlene Mackes Florence Smith 1 Lillian Dottery Althea Mangold Ernest Stephens Rachel Dottery Ruth Marsteller Fred Stephens 9 Arlene Erb Helen Messner Edward Stoudt Irene Fink Dorothy Musselman Arthur Stuber Erwin Foulke Irene Nau John Warren v Emma Fox John Novak Henry Warmkessel 3 Faith Gensler Carl Oswald Sophie Wenninger Richard Gery Stephen Plarr Clarence Werley 6 Bessie Guth Charles Pearsall 1 49 SENIOR GLEE CLUB The Senior Glee Club directed by Mrs. Degroot had a membership of 96 students. The club met every Wednsday from 8:00 to 9:00 a. m. Officers President...... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer...... ....................Wilbur Haines ....................Leah Herbster ....................Betty Schneck ................ Elaine Trumbauer Custodians Mary Martin William Semmel Mosby Heinley Arland Gracley i SO WHITER_ — =; SENIOR GLEE CLUB Grace Baer Doris Beidler Marjorie Bell Betty Bell Betty Bisbing Allan Bisbing Earl Elose Kenneth Bortz Doris Diefenderfer Lucille Dorney Alden Dorney Ruth Dunton Vivian Eisenhard Francis Eskey Dorothy Feather Charles Fenstermaker Goldie Fenstermaker Anna Fixl Evelyn Flemish Rachel Folk Miles Frankenfield Arland Gracely Dorothea Greenawald Monroe Greene Eva Gruver Alma Guth Lucy Jane Guth Henry Haines Wilbur Haines Lila Hausman Marie Helfrich Ruth Helfrich Mosby Heinley Evelyn Heintzelman Grace Heintzelman Verna Her.ritzy Leah herbster Tessie Hetherington William Huber Grace Hummel Malcolm Hummel Lillian Kleckner Sara Knauss Arlene Koch Harold Krurranocker Ernest Ruins Kermit Kuhns Henry Labenberg Arlene Lapp Pauline Lobach Mary Martin Ruth Masonheimer Arlan Moser Isabelle Moyer Eugene Miller Lincoln Miller Marjorie Miller Catherine Muth Marion Nau Dorothy Newhard Ernest Oberholzer Nevin Oldt Lloyd Oswald Jeanette Parry Evelyn Parry June Rabert Wayne Reinsmith Rose Reiterrran Frances Reitz Elmer Reitz Astor Fitter Janet Ritter Helen Ritter Robert Ritter Edwin Roth Verna Roth Evelyn Rupp Betty Schneck Miriam Seidel Althea Seigfried William Semmel Mike Sherbotie Althea Scherer James Shumaker Virginia Sittler Dorothy Smith Alice Smith Arlene Snyder Donald Snyder Kathryn Stephens Marjorie Stuckley Claudine Trexler Elaine Trumbauer Harry Warmkessel Ralph Werley Leonard Wetherhold Miriam Wotring 1 9 3 6 I 51 I SO WHITER — m. JUNIOR GLEE CLUB The Junior Glee Club directed by Mrs. Degroot had a membership of 76 students. The club met every Thursday from 8.00 to 9.00 a. m. Officers President.................................... Lucille Schmidt Vice President...........................................Joyce Folk Secretary.......................................Mildred Miller Treasurer........................................Marion Guth Custodian Mary Weila Mary Figura Ethel Seip Accompanists Sara Knauss Lucille Schmidt Naomi Kennedy I 52 |. SO WHITER JUNIOR GLEE CLUB Robert Bastian Dina Belotte Carl Betz Marie Bittner Geraldine Borneman June Borman Marjorie Bower Ferae Christman William Clemson Althea Diehl Rachel Dottery Kathryn Everett Mary Figura Joyce Folk Faith Gensler Beulah Gressley Bessie Guth Marion Guth Lorraine Hartranft Alfred Haas Marie Heilman Naomi Kennedy Rachel Knauss John Knerr Althea Krause Katie Krasulak Lillian Kuhns Eleanor Labenberg David Laudenslager Francis Laudenslager Ernest Lichtenwalner Geraldine Linde Arlene Mackes Bernard McCluskey Althea Mangold Gladys Mangold Pauline Masiko Helen Messner Mary Miller Margaret Miller Mildred Miller Grace Moyer Dorothy Musselman Betty Newhard Ida Ott Helen Patchinka Christine Quier Lucille Reinhard Viola Reinsmith Hilda Reiss Arlene Ritter Francis Ritter Velma Roth Mary Rowney Lois Ruch Lucille Schmidt Ruth Schmoyer Olive Seidel Ethel Seip Laurene Scherer Gene Shumaker Irene Tust Barbara Tzope Helen Warricher Mary Weila Marion Yenser Carlton Miller Luther Musselman Ray Rasley Roy Rasley Nevin Schall Ralph Schmoyer Leonard Shupp Ernest Stephens Robert Trainer 1 S3 f SO WHITER ORCHESTRA AND BAND The South Whitehall orchestra and band was di- rected by Mrs. DeGroot. The orchestra had practiced every Monday from 8:00 to 9:00 A. M. The band met every Thursday morning at the same time. The orch- estra had an enrollment of 31 members and the band 24 members. President...... Vice President. Secretary ..... Treasurer Chairs......... Officers .....................George Rowney ....................Dorothy Smith ......................Helen Ritter ... .................Rachel Knauis .......................John Linde Stanley Schneck ....................... Joyce Folk Ralph Heist Custodians SO WHITER ORCHESTRA George Carl Kathryn Everett Joyce Folk Marion Guth Ralph Handwerk Rachel Knauss Ruth Schmoyer Phyllis Seidel Ernest Stephens Kenneth Bortz Edward Bortz Hebert Messner Marion Heist Ralph Heist Harvey Schmoyer Stanley Schneck Sarah Knauss Carlton Miller Astor Ritter Helen Ritter Dorothy Smith Richard Becker Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Trumpet Trumpet Clarinet Clarinet Trombone Saxaphone Saxaphone Tenon Saxaphone Snare Drum Cornet Piano Piano Baritone BAND James Becker Cornet Carl Betz Cornet Edward Bortz Trumpet Kenneth Bortz Trumpet John Warren Trumpet Ralph Handwerk Clarinet Marion Heist Clarinet Herbert Messner Clarinet Laurene Scherer Clarinet Richard Becker Baritone Ralph Heist Trombone Thomas Ritter Trombone Robert Bastian Alto Horn Harvey Schmoyer Saxaphone Stanley Schneck Saxaphone Carlton Miller Snare Drum SOWHITER VOICE CLASS By special request a class in voice culture was organized, under the direction of Mrs. Degroot. Each member was required to purchase their own numbers. The chief purpose of this class was to develop better solo- ists of the students. The members of the class were: Lucille Dorney Joyce Folk Rachel Folk Lucy Guth Marion Guth Marie Heilman Rachel Knauss Sara Knauss Geraldine Linde Dorothy Smith Lucille Schmidt Miriam Seidel Kathryn Stephens VIOLIN ENSEMBLE The violin ensemble was another new organization and directed by Mrs. DeGroot. The ensemble practiced three part violin music with out piano. There were ten members enrolled in this group: George Carl June Dittmer Kathryn Everett Joyce Folk Marion Guth Rachel Knauss Christine Quier Ruth Schmoyer Phyllis Seidel Ernest Stephens =1 56 h SO WHITER DEBATING The question for debating was RESOLVED: That the several states should enact legislation providing for a system of complete medical service available to all citizens at public expense.” Coach Mr. Meckley Negative James Schumaker Claudine Trexlcr Paul Worman Elaine Trumbauer Beatrice Raub Grace Heintzelman Affirmative Doris Beidler Marjorie Bell Mike Sherbotie Lucille Dorney DEBATES - - -35-36 Won Lost Hellertown 2 0 Coplay 0 2 Northampton 0 1 Neg. Catasauqua 0 2 Slatington 0 2 French town 1 Neg. 1 Aff. Allentown Prep 2 0 Penn State High 1 Neg. 0 Ninevah 0 1 Neg. Waynesburg 0 1 Aff. Masontown 0 1 Aff. ==l 57 f SO WHITER— THE TRUMPET The Trumpet, which is the school paper, was pub- lished for the seventh year. The paper was printed in our school print shop in charge of Mr. Keener. THE STAFF Seniors Helen Ritter Marjorie Bell Malcolm Hummel Paul Worman Esther Heist Jeanette Parry Evelyn Rupp Betty Schneck Jean Xander Sophomores Lucille Dorney Agnes Frantz Doris Deifenderfer Vivian Eisenhard Lucy Guth Juniors James Shumaker Frances Warner Janet Ritter Ernest Oberholzer Gladys Buchman Dorothy Newhard Beatrice Raub Freshmen Kathryn Everett Irene Tust Grace Moyer Marjorie Boyer Faculty Advisers = 1 58 |== Mr. Genszler Miss Morgan SO WHITER ATHLETICS Robert J. Wilson Margaret E. Lesher Athletic Association Advisory Council Calvin S. Franl.enfield Robert J. Wilson Aral H. Hcnninger William R. Keener Margaret E. Lesher President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Officers Ray Herbster Joe Haines Elaine Trumbauer Malcolm Hummel r-SO WHITER BASKETBALL Head Coach ......................... Robert J. Wilson Assistant Coach.................... William R. Keener Faculty Manager .................... A. H. Henninger Student Manager ......................... Curtis Guth VARSITY SQUAD Kermit Kuhns Ambrose Ondrejca Joseph Haines Hilbert Stibitz Wilbur Weaver Arthur Haldeman Walter Parry Henry Haines George Rowney Samuel Glasser JAY VEE SQUAD Teddy Reiff John Masiko Alton Kuhns Wayne Reinsmith Ben Smith Mike Kokolus I 60 f SOWHITER S.W.H.S. 1935-36 Basketball Record OPPONENTS 39 Alumni 20 23 Fleetwood 26 33 Fleetwood 28 50 Moravian Prep 13 45 Emaus 18 41 Whitehall 21 19 Nazareth 20 31 Whitehall 19 20 Stroudsburg 24 53 Slatington 17 26 Catasauqua 24 56 Bangor 19 25 :;:Coplay 35 22 Allentown 40 31 :|:Hellertown 28 22 Wilson-Boro 26 29 :;:Nazareth 35 28 Allentown Business College 41 36 :|:East Stroudsburg 30 37 Bangor 18 32 Hellertown 25 22 Wilson-Boro 25 32 Coplay 23 30 :|:East Stroudsburg 34 785 612 S. W. H. S. average points per game 32.7 Opponents aveage points per game 27.1 League Games Lehigh-Northampton League Final Standings Won Lost East Stroudsburg ....... 10 2 Coplay .. 0 3 Nazareth ................ 9 3 South Whitehall.......... 8 4 Wilson Boro .... 3 9 Hellertown .... 3 9 Bangor................... 0 12 I 61 f =SO WHITER== BASEBALL Coach Robert J. Wilson Faculty Manager Aral H. Henninger Manager Harold Krumanocker Captain Hilbert Stibitz Team H. Stibitz, c A. Haldeman, cf J. Haines, P A. Ritter, rf W. Weaver, lb C. Guth, rf W. Parry, 2b H. Haines, rf A. Ondrejca, 3b P. Smith, lb M. Kokolus, ss A. Ruch, 2b R. Herbster, If H. Messner, 2b F. Guth, c W. Herbert, If S.W.H.S. 1936 Baseball Record OPPONENTS 7 Irvington 14 1 Muhlenberg 8 1 Hellertown 2 3 Pen Argyl 7 15 Wilson Boro 13 10 Bangor 2 1 Nazareth 22 13 Hellertown 19 10 Pen Argyl 5 11 Wilson 4 12 Bangor 4 1 Nazareth 15 2 Slatington 2 2 Emaus 13 SOWHITER TRACK Coach-Wm. R. Keener Captain--Wilbur IJaines Manager-Lincoln Miller Team Wilbur Haines George Rowney Ellilson Burkhardt Wayne Reinsmith Allan Bisbing Forrest Dorney John Lechki Joe Haines Arthur Haldeman Wilbur Weaver Roy Rasley Earl Odenheimer Robert Ritter Paul Worman Earl Shafer Sam Conrad Meets Allentown High School Bethlehem Relay Wilson-Boro P. I. A. A. Dist. 11 Pottsville Triangular Meet South Whitehall 41 Emaus 34 Slatington 24 Track was a first year sport for South Whitehall and proved a great success. I 63 £ =SO WHITER= CHEER LEADERS Our cheer leading has developed greatly this year. A new cheering squad was organized, instead of having three cheer leaders we had two teams. Evelyn Rupp was the captain of the one team and Wilbur Haines was captain of the other.The cheerleaders were equipped with new outfits. The boys had white duck pants and white sweaters while the girls had white skirts and sweaters. Cheerleaders Evelyn Rupp Wilbur Haines Vivian Eisenhard Evelyn Flemish Anna Fixl Evelyn Parry Sara Plarr Forrest Dorney Clarence Trumbauer SO WHITER Class Officers Class Advisers Sowhiter Staff Janitor Secretary Cooks Bus-Drivers I SO WHITER Class Statistics Most dignified girl Most dignified boy Biggest girl bluffer Biggest boy bluffer Best politition Best alibier Most musically inclined Slowest Fastest Liveliest Quietest Sleepiest Grouchiest Vampiest Danciest Huskiest Biggest Help Most studious Most modest Biggest flirt Woman hater Man hater Teacher’s pet Beau Brummell Biggest Crammer Best sport Most talkative 36’s baby 36’s taxi driver Cutest girl Cutest boy Tallest Smallest Noisiest Politest Biggest business man Best girl athelete Best boy athelete Best cake baker Best fudge maker Best animal trainer Best to have around Best all around sport Marjorie Stuckley Harold Krumanocker Doris Biedler Leroy Peters Mike Sherbotie Jean Xander Adam Stevens Earl Odenheimer Ray Herbster Esther Heist Alma Guth Robert Ritter Harold Diehl Lillian Kleckner Nevin Oldt Curtis Guth Isabelle Moyer Dorthea Greenawald Pearl Reeder Frances Reitz Samuel Glasser Elaine Trumbauer Verna Henritzy Alden Dorney Ira Gracely Allen Heintzelman Marjorie Bell Leah Herbster Wilbur Haines Betty Schneck Edwin Roth Lincoln Miller Paul Worman Dorothy Feather Claudine Trexler Malcolm Hummel Jeanette Parry Hilbert Stibitz Dorothy Smith Helen Ritter Betty Bisbing Arlene Snyder Evelyn Rupp I 06 |== --- SO WHITER= If we could Love bookeeping like Marjorie Stuckley Play basketball like Jeanette Parry Have Betty Schneck’s looks Be an actress like Evelyn Rupp Think as quick as Elaine Trumbauer Write poetry like Paul Worman Argue like Doris Beidler Manage the store like Adam Stephens Sing like Nevin Oldt Be as quiet as Lillian Kleckner Be a master of our chemestry like Mike Sherbotie Operate the cash register like Dorothy Feather Carry the bag as well as Curtis Guth Be a sport like Wilbur Haines Be the class financier like Malcolm Hummel Blush like Robert Ritter Beat Edwin Roth at a game of Ping Pong Have Earl Odenheimer’s sense of humor Be as quiet as Harold Diehl Bake like Arlene Snyder Be as noisy as Ira Gracely Have Lincoln Miller’s artistic ability Skate like Marjorie Bell Have Alma Guth’s modesty Furnish Esther Heist with a supply of chewing gum Tell Leah Herbster a good joke before she tells us one Be content like Verna Henritzy Comb Helen Ritter’s hair Sit quiet on a beauty chair like Frances Reitz Scold like Isabelle Moyer Have a junior escort like Dorothy Smith’s Borrow Jean Xander’s watch for a day All have a ride in Alden Dorney’s cardinal and gray car See Samuel Glasser with a girl Put a permanent wave in Allen Heintzelman’s hair Talk sense to Ray Herbster Think as fast as Harold Krumanocker Be an athlete like Hilbert Stibitz Find LeRoy Peter’s Popeye muscle” Have Betty Bisbing’s bangs Be pleasant like Dorothea Greenawald See Pearl Reeder’s hero Knit like Claudine Trexler We would be happy SO WHITER JOKES Lincoln Miller who had taken his model T out on a cold wintry day was covering the engine with a blanket. Little boy looking on- Don’t cover it up, Mister, I saw what it was.” Lincoln - Where did you get the black eye?” Wilbur Oh I got into an argument with a wise guy about driving in traffic.” Lincoln- Why didn’t you call a cop?” Wilbur- He was a cop.” Miss Rupp was driving along a country road when she spied a coulpe of repair men climbing telephone poles. Fools” she exclaimed to her companion, they must think I never drove a car before.” Miss Brown - Allen, will you please run up that shade?” Allen - I’m not very good at climbing, but I’ll try.” Miss Morgan Roy I thought I told you to take that seat next to Esther.” Roy You did, but I sold it to Curtis for a nickle.” Teacher:- Leah,this essay on Our Dog” is word for word the same as your brother’s”. Leah:- Yes,teacher,it’s the same dog.” New York sighting-seeing guide This,madam, is a skyscraper.” Jean Xander My, but I’d like to see it work.” Miss Morgan - LeRoy, is trousers singular or plural ?” LeRoy - after much thought Singular at the top Plural at the bottom.” SOWHITER PATRONS Miss Edna Bear Miss Agnes Frantz Miss Naomi Kennedy Miss Lucy Guth Mr. William C. Beitler Miss Vivian Eisenhard Miss Lucille Dorney Miss Jean Sarah Stauffer Miss Grace Hcintzleman Mr. Elwood Ludkc Mr. K. Ezra Bucher Mr. A lfred Sittler Mr. Theodore John Rohr Mr.Arland R. Moner Mr. Erwin Guth Miss Anne Pharaoh Miss Margaret Lesher Mr. Earl Leaser Mr. Edward Weiss Miss Stella Sarig Mr Thomas R. Henninger Miss May Morgan Mr. Frederick Meckley Mr. Joseph E. Guth Mr. Ralph Werley Mr. Harold Hunsicker Miss Hilda Wotring Miss Pearl Haines Mr. James Becker Mr. Ammon Gibble Mr. Henry Fehnel Mr. Leonard Wetherhold Mr. Monroe Greene Mr. Mosby Heinly Mr. Jack Warren Mr. Jerome E. Baer Miss Marie Helfrich Miss Grace Baer Mr. Mrs. Wm. H. Dorney Miss Frances Warner Miss Eva Bundy Miss Sarah Knauss Miss Lila Hausman Mr. Forrest Doiney Mr. Earl Schraden Mr. Richard George Miss Goldie Fenstermacher Mr. Raymond Leibengnth Miss Laurene Scherer Mr-. Amy He Groot M'sc Pauline Lobach Mr. Kermit Kuhns Miss Nsomi Kuhns Miss Arlene Lapp ''i s Leona Lichtenwalner M's-; Christine Quier Miss Mary Rowney M'ss Anna Fixl Mr s Velma Roth Miss Kathryn Everett Miss Norma Nyce Miss Arlene Koch Mrs Eleanor Diehl Miss Barbara Rupp Miss Miriam Roth Mr. Mrs. Wm. Herbster Mr. Paul W. Brown Mr. Alfred Haas Miss Catherine Muth Miss Mary Weila Miss Eva Gruver Miss Marion Hoffman Miss Althea Siegfried Mr. Ned Weber Mrs. Walter Heist Mr. Wayne Nagle Miss Doris Diefenderfer SO WHITER Autographs ' ►«5s cASi- V.; • . -C- t. r T. 'V ■SiSliia ia S:r %mBm .«m . - - • , •' v ' .. j. VT-r' v .‘ . — 'Ax' -;-v' w1 r -.v, . .' ,x- 2