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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1937 volume:

- (rv ocrv «o rv SOWHITER I - • ' Published by The Senior Class of South Whitehall High School Allentown, Pa. Route 3 June 1937 crw trvv crw crvv crv crw cr'vv crvv cr’vv ♦vitrwoiTvnj) SOWHITER JWiJ) Z TT) (LJ TT) ZJ b4n 'i , Foreword Another year is recorded in the time book of eternity; another milestone on our journey to success; another volume in the history of South Whitehall. As other years slip by and leave their impression on our memory, may our fond- est recollections be those of our high school days. That your hopes, your joys, your am- bitions may receive an added zest from an occasional glimpse thru these pages, is the sincere wish of the class of 1937. The editor i MV crv ocpvs otrvv otrvv ocrv o SOWHITER Z T) Z b t Z T) Z n 7 Z T. Z MTi, Z nZjr SOWHITER STAFF 1937 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor Senior Editor Athletics Art Editor Classes and Organizations Typists Frances Warner Beatrice Raub Dorothy Newhard Ernest Oberholzer Eugene Kriner Joyce Werley Anna Cole Pauline Lobach BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Advertising Manager Sales Manager James Shumaker Sara Plarr Russell Dottery PRODUCTION STAFF Production Manager Wilbur Weaver Assistants Arthur Haldeman Kermit Kuhns Walter Parry Ralph Oswald Eugene Miller Adviser to Staff Wm. G. Genszler Adviser of Production Wm. R. Keener rv 2 sms smj swj rms imvi (T'wso trwv SOWHITER 'Ur-t' Ti) riJ 77) Ur-Or-tTi) CONTENTS Faculty Seniors Classes Organizations Athletics Features Advertisements (Tvnj rv o rm:' s nj (Tv tr ocrv i) rvv rvv j crvv SO WHITER zs$ rt) William G. Genszler In appreciation of the kind helpfulness and thoughtful consideration shown in making this yearbook a vital part of us, we, the class of nine- teen hundred and thirty-seven, hereby dedicate this issue of the Sowhiter” to Mr. William G. Genszler. t (rv o rv vi CTW (T WO (TV O (TW O CTV O (TV 5 (TV J) (TVW) (T 5 (T + SO WHITER SOUTH WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL SO WHITER Z T) 1 4 Z W7 Z Tti Z TT) lj m Z TT) Calvin S. Frankenfield The world is before you. The changing times demand that each girl and boy be prepared to take his place. May the preparation and living expe- riences you have had in South Whitehall High School, make you more able to assume your respon- sibilities in the great Drama of Life. As you leave the portals of this institution, may you live your life well, have a fine sense of humor, see life in the right proportion, have a driving force that may overcome difficulties, and unite the energies of a clean mind in a vigorous body. crv -ji fwo (Two rw« i trvnj; smi crw o (Tw ctw SO WHITER j n crvy L rt u rt Board of Education Edwin J. Greenawald Robert W. Roth Edwin H. Dorney Charles Rothenberger E. A. Nonnemaker President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SOWHITER 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 Aral H. Henninger Margaret E. Lesher Anne F. Pharaoh Raymond Leibenguth Rachel E. Brown Marion E. Hoffman William W. Swallow Howard J. Hausman Ruth M. Roth D. Elizabeth Graham Sylvia P. Wertman Marjorie R. Minner (Tvs i) rw o (Tv s sms sms crv s trwo rvw) crw sms rw o rw SOWHITER a 7 i HTi) i T, 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 alone. Effie Minnich ’30 CLASS ADVISERS Frederick S. Meckley Marion E. Hoffman Aral H. Henninger SO WHITER rvv r rv s rv crv rv j rv v2 rv 7v crv rv (rv � j CLASS ADVISERS Mr. Frederick Meckley Mr. Meckley is one of the three class advisers who contribu- ted much of his time and consideration to cur problems, eo that the class could achieve a smoothly run organization. He is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, with a Ph.B. degree. His graduate work was taken in Lehigh, Harvard, and Colum- bia Universities. Mr. Meckley is instructor in the Social Studies, Sociology and Economics; and in World, American and Ancient History. He is also coach of debating. The class of '37 wishes to express its appreciation for the aid it received from this worthy class adviser. It also wishes to extend its wishes for success in all his other undertakings. Miss Marion E. Hoffman Miss Hoffman, as our class adviser, has given much of her time and thought to the problems facing the class. She has act- ed as a director in both Junior and Senior class plays which the class of ’37 presented. She is a graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College with a B.S.degree in Ed. Miss Hoffman has taken graduate work at Muhlenberg College and at the University of Wisconsin. She teaches English and Literature and also superintends work in the library. The class of ’37 extends its gratitude and best wishes for her future. Mr. Aral Henninger Mr. Henninger is one of the class advisers upon whom the class depended for advice in the conducting of its business un- dertakings. He took a preliminary course at Muhlenberg and was grad- uated from Franklin Marshall College with a B. S. degree. Mr. Henninger is the instructor in Geometry, Trigonometry and Algebra. He is also the business manager of the Athletic, Association. To this class adviser, the class of ’37 wishes success and it also expresses its thanks for the aid it has received from him. Page Thirteen SO WHITER CLASS OFFICERS Sara Plarr, Treas. Frances Warner V. Pres. James Shumaker, Pres. Anna Cole Sec. MOTTO In Ourselves Our Future Lies” FLOWER COLORS American Beauty Rose Canary and Blue Page-Fourteen SOWHITER (T y S 9 CTV J) (TVHi (TV kl) 7V 2 TV S 2 (TV 9 (TMV) (TV J) (TV I (TV VI Grace Baer Napoleon” Commercial Happy am I, from care I’m free Why aren’t they all content like me?” This industrious young lady, being the first one on our list, hails from the great town of Ironton. Napoleon’s hobbies are dancing, going to the movies, laughing, going to basketball and base- ball games. Grace participated in the pageants, glee club and Home Economics Club; but she soon stopped her musical career and took life at its leisure. Of course, Grace isn't lazy, she never gees to classes unprepared. We are sure that in the future Grace will be a successful secretary in some busy office: but what ever task is undertaken we, the class of '37, wish her a prosperous future and Adieu”! Evelyn B. Billiard Curley” Commercial Curley hair and hazel eyes, Are just a few of Curley’s wiles.” Evelyn Billiard, one of the energetic young wom- en in the class of ’37, comes to us from Lowhill. And can she talk ! Curley” would talk about any- thing, try her on a subject in which she disagrees. But even if she does argue quite a bit, she still finds time to attend to her home work. She is fond of going to the theater, swimming, and also basketball. It also seems that she is adept in cooking. And added to all these things, Curley” has been an active member of the Home Economics Club and the Glee Club. Evelyn wishes to be someone’s typist. We wish her success. Page Fifteen 'XSaWBSTBR „ Allan Bisbing Bisbing” Academic Always in for a good time” Allan is a very busy person, and how very am- bitious he is when work is concerned. But he is always a jolly, good fellow to have in one’s com- pany, and comes to join us from Lehighton. Bisbing” was a member of the track team where he proved to be one of the stars and very fleet of foot; and in his earlier day of high school, was a member of the glee club. He intends to follow in his father’s footsteps and take up electricity. The class of ’37 wishes him great success. Gladys Buchman Butchy” Commercial ” Where were you?” Gladys hails from Kratzers but spends most of her leisure time on some dance floor. In her freshman and senior year, Butchy” was a member of the Debating Club. She also took part in the play given by the club, Dying to Live” por- traying the part of the jealous wife, Olivia.” But her interest in extra-curricular activities does not end in debating, because Gladys belong- ed to the basketball team in her sophomore year. This active person participated in the Junior Ora- torical Contest where she won the first prize, and the priviledge to participate in the county contest. Gladys also held the position as secretary for the class in her sophomore and junior year. Butchy” intends to become a stenographer or perhaps a secretary, and we hope she may succeed. Page Sixteen SO WHITER rv � s rv i (Tv s crv s ctv j crv .? (rv o itvhj) Anna Cole Colie” Commercial Curly hair, dancing black eyes, Brilliant mind, charming size. ” Anna is the ambitious young lass from Biscuit Harbor, (Crackersport). Her qualities outside of her ambitions are identical to those possessed by her twin brother. Anna loves to type, take dictation, transcribe, cut stencils, and most of all she loves to do book- keeping. Any commercial student who likes to do these things is naturally brilliant, and Colie” is no exception. That is why she is the secretary of our class in its last year. Anna likes to play basketball, and in this line she has served her school for two years. Anna has vague ideas cf taking dictation and doing other business chores belonging to a secret- ary, and her unusual ability spells Success. ” Billy Cole Chief” Commercial Oh Yeah” Crackersport’s donation to our class is an am- bitious young man with a mind for studies and sporting news. Although Billy does not take part in athletics, he still finds time for recreation. The sport most attractive to him is hunting, and he has quite a stock of pheasant feathers in his possession. He is also fond of the thick, solid ice that enables the Crackersport Hockey Club to fill its schedule. All joking aside, Billy is an honest-togeedress woman hater who spends his time studying. He happens to be one of the few boys who carries five majors. Billy intends to further his commercial education at the Allentown Business College. Perhaps he will some day ask us to be his patrons. Page Seventeen SOWHITER Forrest Dorney Forry” Commercial Rah, Team!’’ Forry,” the studious, blonde-haired boy from Dorney Park, intends to be an office manager. He is our capable cheerleading Captain, and has certainly earned this honor. He is one of the boys who thrives cn the extra-curricular activities. Besides being cheerleader he joined Mrs. DeGroot’s newly organized Male Chorus, and belongs to the track team. To this enthusiastic supporter of the school we give our heartiest wishes for fame in the business world. Russel Dottery Dottery” Commercial Though he be uanguished, he argues still. ” Here is our really, truly politician ccming to us from Guth Station, Russell Dottery. Russell, spent three years in debating as a side line, but now he has turned his talent into the de- bating team where he will win laurels for the school. He also played the part of Chick Breen” in the Debating Club Play, Dying to Live.” Dottery’s” unfailing fault is to argue about any- thing, whether he is right or not. Perhaps it's be- cause of this peculiar trait that he is confident his political interest will some day win him fame. We wish him that fame. Page Eighteen SOWHITER rv rv rv rv rv rv vj rv� xj rN xj rv o rv v rv 2 rv !kj Marion Faust Manny” Commercial Laugh and she’ll laugh with you.” This dark-haired young miss, an inhabitant of Kratzers, proved herself to be a great success in the four years of her high school career. Mattie” is one of the ardent day-dreamers of the class. But we can’t hoid this against her, many great men have invented things through day-dreams. Although you may think this quiet girl is usu- ally serious, you could easily find that she is quite ready to laugh at a moment’s notice. Marion’s main entertainments are reading, radio, movies and chewing gum. Marion is another undecided person as to her career, but here’s hoping she reaches the top rung on the ladder of success. Charles Fenstermaker Fensty” Commercial A piece of tin to put on top, Of my model car, 'The Tear Drop’.” Here comes Fensty, Kratzer’s gift to the ladies and to the shop department. This skyscraper has a deep bass voice, and Mrs. DeGroot adores it. He took up instrumental music at one time, but his real interest is in his metal shop at home. When the school opened a metal shop, Charles achieved fame by making a beautiful lamp. This work spurred him on and now he runs a pro- fitable business of his own. He will stop at nothing and he has ideas about building a model, The Tear Drop.” Perhaps he will succeed, if not, we hope he will try, try again until he gets to the top. Page Nineteen SOWHITER Goldie Fenstermaker Skeeter” Commercial The girl with a smile. Is a girl worth while” Introducing the happy-go-lucky senior who hails from Sherersville on the banks of the Jordan. She is the type of person that makes life worth living. ' Skeeter” participated in the Senior Glee Club, and also played an active part in the Junior Drama- tic’s Club. She is deeply interested in commercial work and hopes to attain success as a stenographer at some time in the future. We always find her with her lessons prepared or a good excuse to replace them, because she is one of those people who devote much of their time to helping others. So Goldie, we hope that you will realize your am- bitions and find that every cloud has its silver lin- ing. Miles Frankenfield Mike” Academic Let good enough alone ’ Mike” fills his section of the Clifford Park vi- cinity. He is a good natured temperment and he tries to make a success of the thing he starts. He only likes a few jobs, these consist of paint- ing, driving, and playing football; his specialty is chemi stry, particularly the paint part. The good will with which he regards all class- mates makes it hard for him to get into an argu- ment, hut once in, he seems to be able to give his ideas freely. His hopes of becoming a paint chemist are high we hope he will succeed to even a greater height. Page Twenty SOW HIT ER rv � 9 cT'W w) rv 5 crv i) crv j? crv .5 sw Richard George •'Bushy'’ Academic Always Smiling’’ Richard is the ambitious chap from the metro- polis of Ironton. He is a happy-go-lucky sort of fel- low who is well liked by all. ■'Bushy” has several hobbies, one of which is baseball. He also seems to like to hunt, and the results seem to be that he hunts and hunts but never seems to find anything. Besides his sports Richard has a fine singing voice much appreciated by Mrs. DeGroot. After graduation, Richard expects to study Die- sel Engineering. We wish him the best of luck and a bright future. Joe Haines Joe” Commercial -----and I Joe hails from Cetronia, but try to find him at home. Where are you, Joe? A gallant defender on the court, he served the school’s basketball team for four years. As a pit- cher, Joe’s fast ball forces the batter to shrink from the plate. This fact earned for him the posi- tion of ace hurler for two years, and of a substitute as a sophomore. He was appointed captain of the baseball team in his senior year. Joe also earned a letter in track which made him the school’s ini- tial three letter man. As a student, Joe certainly can raise dust on a typewriter, and he has been above par as a book- keeper. Then too, he likes Office Practice. Joe’s athletic career makes him sort of Frank Merriwell,” but we know he will succeed. Page Twenty-one SO WHITER Arthur Haldeman ”Ontz” Commercial Short of stature, full of vim; It takes a dozen men to handle him. ” A powerful human machine comes to the class from Dorney Park, and take it from us he fits this definition. Ontz” is an all-round sport. He played center field for two years and may do the regular back stopping this year for the baseball team. He was also the husky guard who was on the basketball team for four years. Arthur was on the track team, and would like to send his mighty power into some football offense. This vital person likes to spend time with the gang” in the print shop. Arthur would also like to receive his salary in the future by entering the world of sport. We hope he reaches his goal. Lila Hausman Toots” Commercial First in frolic, first in fun, First in the heart of every chum. ” Toots” is a fine sport and a creator of fun. These qualities plus those of a sunny nature and charm have made her in constant demand by her fellow classmates. During her high school years Lila has been suc- cessful in various activitiesrtaking part in the Jun- ior Play, The Family Upstairs,” being a member of the glee club, and playing guard on the Varsity Basketball team. She also enjoys going to the movies, dancing, talking, riding in a Cadillac, and shopping at Hess Brothers. Lila is not entirely decided as to what she intends to do, so may Lady Luck attend her in anything she may try. Page Twenty-two SO WHITER (T'V i.2 (TV O (TVi S (T'V 'SJ) (TV - i) G'V ' w1 (TV 5 Mosby Heinly Heiny ’ Academic A merry heart giveth a cheerful carful” Mosby is the jolly little fellow who dropped out of heaven into Schnecksville about eighteen years ago. Heinly,” as we all know him, is always seen wearing his Sunday smile. We wonder why! He has always contributed his share in school activities, and for the past two years has managed the stage lighting for the school plays. Then we remember him as a member of the Senior Glee Club in his sophmore and junior years. Heinly’s” greatest pleasures lie in the Science Department, where he reads Popular Science mag- azines or performs noisy experiments. So whether he becomes an electrician or a fire- works manufacturer, we hope he will find success waiting at his door. Marie Helfrith Patty” Academic A peach, a pal, a jolly sort; but better still, an all around sport. ” Behold! The blues chaser of Jronton. Patty” is indeed a jolly sort, and is always laughing. Her hobbies are dancing, giggling and seeing movies and basketball games. She is also quite a handy maid in farming. Without Patty” as property manager of the Junior Play, we are sure it would not have been a complete success. She was an active partici- pant in the Glee Club during her freshman and junior years, and also took part in the Home Eco- nomics Club in her freshman year. As the result of her giggling, she originated the famous Pops by Helfrich” in German class. Patty” intends to supply the alumni with per- manent waves. Class of ’37 wishes you success. Page Tuenty-Threc SO WHITER rvv r v rv crv r,v$ 2 rv vr rv K (rv j(r v rv sj rv 2 (rvv i Ruth Helfrich Rudy’’ Commercial Blonde hair, dimples and blue eyes Makes men look once, and then twice. ” Look! Who is it ? Those flashing blue eyes and blonde hair could not possibly belong to anyone but Rudy” from Cetronia. Ruth is such a fine sport and creator of fun that she is in constant demand. Most of her time is spent at the parks in summer, and at the movies in winter. She is a lover of singing and to prove it, she has been a member of the Glee Club for many years. In ad- dition to developing her musical ability, she goes swimming, reads, plays tennis, goes sleigh riding, and was a staunch supporter of the basketball team. Rudy” is undecided as to what to do after leaving school, but we know she will be successful in what- ever she undertakes. Tessie Hetherington Jimmy Commercial It’s the little that count”. Make a lot of room for a small girl from Guths Station, Tessie Hetherington. She is a booster at every game the team plays, has been an active member of the glee club for several years. The subject she likes best is typewriting and her chief hobby is swimming and dancing. This quiet girl says she would like to be a sales- girl and we know she will succeed. Page Twenty-four SOWHITER rHV (TM rMV)(rwj)5 n William Huber Bill” Academic Not too serious. Not too gay But a jolly good fellow. ” Whenever you hear somebody singing bass or trying to croon, you may be sure that Bill” is near. Bill” has been an active member of the Glee Club in his sophomore and junior years, likes physics, chemistry, and is also quite a mathematician. His favorite sports are football and basketball. Bill” likes to pass his time tinkering with the Chevy” at his home in Ormrod. in other spare moments he drives a truck. He hopes to study Diesel Engineering and perhaps to become Orm- rod’s expert mechanic. We wish you a sucessful career. Sarah Knauss Sarah” Academic Little and dainty, Clever and lively, That’s the girl who plays the piano” .. And here’s Sarah, the most popular, talkative and mischievous girl in the class, but a mighty fine pianist. She has been a member of both Band and Orch- estra during her junior and senior years, and has been a member of the Glee Club and the High School pianist throughout her high school years, thus proving her unusual musical talent time and time again. There was also the Junior Play, The Family Upstairs,” in which her dramatic ability was illustrated in the way she played Annabelle”, the naughty little sister, who was her mother’s joy and her father’s sorrow. We know that her great ambitions are to be a music teacher and an accomplished organist, so we wish her success. Page Twenty-Five SO WHITER r v cr s� (rw _s iT'W'o; (Tv jxtv ? cr yvv crv vi pw 2 itmvs r y v o cr'v j) Arlene Koch Kochy” Commercial Here we have a right good sport. Ready for pranks of any sort.” Arlene is the industrious commercial student from the vicinity of Myersville. She is especially interested in typewriting and retail selling. Kochy” is also an ardent booster of the basket- ball team and a lover of sports even though she does not participate in them. She was an active member of the Home Econom- ics club and in her freshman sophomore years, participated in the Ninth grade chorus, and took part in the Senior Glee Club. Arlene’s hobbies are reading good books and tak- ing hikes through the country. This industrious lass wishes to be a typist, so we wish her luck and a typing success. Eugene Kriner Puppy Commercial Silence is Golden” Hoffmansville donates to the Senior class its fa- mous artist, Eugene Kriner. Eugene is a non-participant in extra-curricular activities, but makes worthy use of his leisure time reading, he is often found relating his latest literary persual, or drawing miniatures of ideal citizens. Puppy evidently does not believe in mastering only one subject and then failing in the rest, there- fore he became an intermediate. We wish this budding cartoonist bon voyage. Page Twenty Six SO WHITER Kermit Kuhns Kermie” Commercial A toy who finds time for work and play Is sure to become a success some day” Kermit is our sole delegate from Center Square, Greenwalds, but he does his part to make up for the missing ones. In sports we find Kermit doing his part, and what little ability he lacks in other sports, he repays doubly on the court. Kermie” has teen an able player on the basketball team over a period of four years, and captained the league winners. Kermie” is as friendly as he is popular, and in studies, as brilliant as in sports. We will say this for commercial subjects alone although he does not neglect his social studies in the least. He has high hopes of becoming a successful book- keeper some day, so our little couplet above still holds true. Arlene Lapp Angel” Commercial She looks like an angel, and acts it too; But you never can tell what this angel will do.” Arlene happens to be the only senior from Lapp’s Corner. But she tries to make up for this deficiency by being an, energetic, and noisy suppor ter of the team. Angel” also has other pleasures; they are chew- ing gum, reading, dancing, and listening to the radio. She also succeeded in securing fairly high honors in her studies, participated in clubs of var- ious sorts, was a member of the glee club in her freshmen and junior year, and took part in the Historical Pageants given by the school. Her ambition is to become a hairdresser. Angel” your senior pals are wishing you the best of luck. Page Twenty-Seven SO WHITER Leona Laudenslager Jerry” Commercial She is gray eyed and fair of face; quite welcome any place. ’ ’ Jerry”, an inhabitant of Lowhill, spends some of her time going to and from school, since she lives six miles away from it. Leona is one of the great dreamers,quiet and re- served most of the time. She is a gay and jolly pal and you can quite easily make her laugh. Jerry” does believe in having a good time while she has the chance. In her four years of high school, she proved to be a faithful classmate. She was a member of the Home Economics Club for two years. Besides les- sons,she delights in riding her brother’s bicycle, roller skating, swimming,and most of all,dancing. Pauline Lobach Polly” Commercial A friendship that makes the least noise is very often the most useful. ” Here’s Polly” of Ormrod, a most faithful supp- orter of all school activities, especially the basket- ball team. She is always ready for a good time and enjoys it thoroughly. She also likes singing, and therefore has taken part in the Glee Club for two years. She even sings when she is not in or near Glee Club. That’s the way we know it’s Pauline coming. Pauline has participated in the Junior Play and the Home Economics Club. Polly wishes to become a typist, we know she will type her way to success and we wish her fingers to be nimble and accurate on the keys. Page Twenty-sight SO WHITER (TV D (T'V S’ 5M 5 (TVt'SJJ (TV S.5 cTV i) 5MV) (T'v j) (TV S (7V «5 Ruth Masonheimer Tootie’ Commercial Sweetness and modesty have won for her a place in the heart of everyone” Look! Yes, this maiden with hazel eyes and brown hair, whom you see walking slowly down the hall, is none other than Tootie.” Ruth is one of those pupils who are quiet when teachers are about, but noisy when they are gone. She was a member of the Mathematics Club in her freshman and sophomore years, and also of the Glee Club for three consecutive years. She also took part in last year’s pageant. Her favorite studies are Shorthand and Retail Selling. She intends to become a stenographer. Here’s lots of luck! Eugene Miller Gene” Commercial It’s not what you want, its what you get. ” In Eugene can be seen modesty, humor, am- bition; the fundamentals of success. Eugene comes from Nineteenth Street. He is an all around activity participator” who has faithfully served for four years as a songster. In his junior year he ran in the mile races as a member of the track team, and as a Senior he joined the Boys’ Chorus. He has been an ardent student in the new industrial shops, especially printing. We wish Eugene plenty of luck as manager of a refreshment store some day. Page Twenty-Nine SO WHITER Marjorie Miller Marjie” Academic A disposition that’s sweet and sound; A girl who’s a pleasure to have around.” Next in the Senior Parade is Marjie, a jolly girl from Ironton, and a most valuable source of home work since her first days in South Whitehall in ’33. Not only is she known for her good humor and generosity, but also for her stage ability, for she participated in the Junior Play and Junior Orator- ical Contest. She has shown her appreciation of music by being an active member of the Glee Club for four years. Her pet hobbies are singing, hiking and sleigh riding. Although Marjorie has not decided what field of work she would like to enter, we know that what- ever path she may choose will lead her to success. Nevin Miller Nevin” Academic ' 'To know him a little is to like him a lot. ” Nevin is a free and easy sort of fellow who takes things as they come without a murmur- Like var- nish over paint, he adds luster to any situation. Both winter and summer sports occupy much of this boy’s time. In winter it’s skating; in sum- mer it’s swimming and fishing. You can find him on the bank of any stream for hours catching------- fish stories. He has not decided as to what shall occupy his time after he leaves school, but we sincerely wish him the best of luck there is. Page Thirty SO WHITER Catherine Mutli Kitty” Academic She moves among us with quiet grace. ’’ Behold! the quietness of Ihe senior class is per- sonified in Kitty”. But even though calm and sedate, Kitty” enjoys a good time. Catherine proved her ability as property man- ager of the Junior Play and helped to make it a success. She also participated in the glee club throughout her high school years, in the Science Club, and the International Correspondence Club. Her hobbies are going to the movies and fixing someone's hair. Kitty’s” future is as yet undecided, but what- ever she undertakes, we know she will be a suc- cess. Marion Nau Giggles” Commercial He who laughs last is a fool for waiting so long.’’ Giggles:” tall, brown-eyed, and red-haired, be- lieves in going through life with a smile and let- ting difficulties become straightened of their own accord. Marion is a marvelous dancer and can learn the most intricate step in a short period of time. Be- sides dancing and being clever in school, her hob- bies are football, basketball, and swimming, also spending some leisure hours in the theater. The fact that she was a member of the senior glee club for several years proves music is among her many interests. She is also energetic in her studies, happy at her tasks, and loyal to her friends. Although Marion loves pleasure, she always finds the time for the more serious things and we know she’ll make good. Page Thirty-one SO WHITER Dorothy New hard Dottie” Academic It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” Dottie ’ is that fair, blue-eyed maid from Krat- zers, w o says her hobbies are playing the piano ar.d reading. No wonder, she is an A ctident. Dorothy has been an active participant in sev- eral school activities, including the Glee Club, and the Trumpet Staff, of which organization she was a member for three years, and also Editor-in- Chief of the school paper during her senior year. Dottie is uncertain as to whether she will con- tinue her education in college next fall, but sinc- erely hoping she will, we wish her the best of luck in whatever she undertakes in the future. Ernest Oberholzer Ernie” Academic It isn’t funny. ” Ernest is the outstanding student in the senior class, but aside from being the student which so many of us only see, he is also a fine friend. He is thoughtful and kind at all times, never too busy to help or too rushed to offer a kind word to some- one who needs it. Besides his Academic work, Ernest took part in editing the school paper for several years, was an aid in the glee club, and helped to publish the year book. However his main interest is in chemistry for he intends to be a biochemist. We know you will suc- ceed and wish you the best of luck. Page Thirty-Two SOWHITER Ambrose Ondrejea Andy” Commercial I ought to be a comedian' There’s a tapping of toes, and here comes Bill Robinson’s rival, Andy. Andy” is the capable varsity center and forward who has played for four years on the court, served as co-captain in his jun;or year. He is also an all- round baseball player, having spent four years at almost all positions. Due to the fact that Andy is really an enjoyable companion, the class has had many a laugh at his expense, which he did not seem to mind; and often many a period seemed shorter due to his clowning. Perhaps Andy” will become a professional athlete, maybe he will tap into dancing fame, but regardless of his choice, we are certain of his ability in either field. Lloyd Oswald 'Lloydy” Commercial He’s the typical business man, But full of fun just the same.” Lloyd comes from the business section of Cet- ronia, and is the capable chauffeur for the Big Four. Lloyd is the school’s money handler, since he is the efficient manager of the confectionary depart- ment. Besides that, Lloyd sings for Mrs. DeGroot in the Boys’ Chorus. His vocal interests go even far- ther than that, because he is also a member of the Senior Male Quartet and a Glee Club memder. He participated in the Junior Play, The Family Upstairs,” as Charles Grant.” Lloyd has a bright outlook for the future in hop- ing to secure an ideal governmental position, and we are all certain that he will do so. Page Thirty-three SO WHITER Ralph Oswald Ossie” Commercial Next on that 'Popular Mechanics ’. ” Ralph, who hails from Cetronia, can usually be found in the second story shop at his residence. Ossie” is the fleet footed boy who worked so hard to make our new sport, track a success, and could be found out on the field many nights after school working on the broad jump. Fe has also served on our Sowhiter staff as a printer. We hear that his second story shco, where he spends his time drawing various objects and paint- ing them, is quite an interesting place. Another of Ralph’s hobbies is building model airplanes and smashing them, and he can usually be found en- grossed in a Popular Mechanics” magazine. So whether he furthers his art work or becomes an airplane magnate, we are certain that good for- tune will be his. Walter Parry Wally” Commercial One side, please. ” Instinct tells us that this hustling young man from Clifford Park has somethig up his sleeve as usual, but he has us guessing. Walter cherishes his sports above all things, and is the boy who patroled second base and short- stop for his school over a period of three years. He has also seen four years of court service, and the mention of basketball brings to mind his sec- ret. He plays pro basketball for that great com- bination, Clifford Park Aces.” We understand that this up and coming athlete uses the tennis greats, Riggs and Hall, as court sparring partners. A man having all of these qualities will be a success. Page Thirty-four SO WHITER rv$ rv$ (rv ' iT'vv crv$' rv� ’ rv� (rv (rvv (rv crv (r'v i Sara Plarr Sally Commercial With a heart that is mellow, an all round good fellow was my pal,'Sal’.” Whenever there is gaiety and laughter in a room, you can be sure Sally” is there, for she is one of the jolliest members of the senior class. However, she does not let this enter in with her class work because she is an outstanding pupil. Sally’' hails from Dorney Park, but spends most of her recrea- tional time on Walnut Street. She has served as the class treasurer for three years. In her sophomore year she played center on the girl’s varsity basketball team. She proved her acting ability by portraying the female lead in the junior class play, The Family Upstairs.” Sally” plans to be a secretary. Here's luck. Beatrice Raub Beaty” Commercial A mind serene for contemplation” Beaty”, a quiet, unassuming girl, has proved to be one of the outstanding students of the class of “37. She has taken advantage of all the extra cur- ricular activities that her schedule permitted, and has been successful in each one. As a freshman she participated in the Glee Club, as a sophomore and junior she was a member of the Trumpet Staff,and in her junior and senior year we found her on the Debating Team. For the last three years she has been our Class Reporter, and now is the Associate Editor of this year book. Beaty” is one of those all-around sort” of girls who can apply themselves to do almost anything, whether it be studying, fun-making, or something practial. The class of ’37 is certain that nothing but good luck will be hers in all her undertakings. Page Thirty-five SOWHITER Wayne Reinsmith Reinsmith” Academic One hundred percent” Reinsmith” came from the village of Andreas to Wennersville, six years ago. He entered this institution as a bashful back-country lad, but he soon overcame this obstacle. He is very active in sports, having been a member of the basketball team for four years, and of the track team. As a junior he was a reporter on the Trumpet Staff. But in spite of all these extra-curricular activities, he always managed to keep up his class work. We predict a bright future for Wayne, as his am- bition is to become an aviator. The class of ’37 wishes you a flying success. Rose Reiterman Blondie” Commercial Brown eyed and fair of face; A blonde for whom there is always place. ” Although she has only been with us for two years. Rose, has already secured many friends at South Whitehall. Blondie”, whoes pet hobby is singing, partici- pated in the Senior Glee Club during her junior year. She is also very fond of dancing. She has the distinction of being the tallest girl in the class, and has had many opportunities to make use of her height as she played inter-mural basketball and hockey. Thus her staunch support of our Trojans” can easily be understood. Rose wants to be somebody’s stenographer, and who wouldn’t like to have such a capable person? Page Thirty-six SO WHITER rv crv rv rv rv$ rv xj rv rv rv 2(r,v 2(rv rv Astor Ritter Rit” Academic Pardon” Rit” relishes the thought of being the pride of Woodlawn Manor.” His perspicacity affords a cer- tain dexterity in sports. Although Astor is a fairly good basketball player he won a letter as manager of the team and hopes to make coaching his work. He has also a good deal of baseball experience; and is fond of all kinds of sports. Astor is a typical movie going fellow and jazz hound.” He is musically inclined being able to play the cornet and use his rich tenor voice. Whatever Ritter undertakes for his vocation, we wish him the fruit of success. Janet Ritter Janet” Academic Bright and willing, cheery and gay; its our Janet all the day. ” Janet is a good companion and friend, always ready to do almost anything that one might sug- gest. She can be either serious or care-free as the situ- ation may call for, easily falling into the plans of the group. Janet or as some call her. Ritter, has participated three years in the glee club, been a member of that International Correspondance Club, and is taking active interest in the painting of a school mural. We all wish Janet luck in everything she may wish to accomplish. Page Thirty-seven SO WHITER Austin Ruch Ruchie” Academic Listen to the leather fly! Ruch hits him in the eye. ” Austin, a young member of our class, has been with us for only two years, but in that short time he has gained a reputation for being a good sport in whatever he undertakes. He has proved to be a very capable delator in his senior year, also participating in the Debating Club play, Dying to Live,” as the innocent cause of much trouble, Samson Winlock.” Austin is a willing sport in anything. He is fast and tricky in boxing, swimming, skating and is oft- en found fly-fishing. Hopes are bright for Austin. He expects to stu- dy engineering, so it’s best wishes for success, Ruchie.” James Shumaker Jimmy” Academic Ambitious and willing.” James, the outstanding member of the senior class, has been the class president for four consec- utive years. To his capable judgment has been en- trusted many of the vital problems facing the class of ’37. He has proved himself to be a leader in every- thing he has undertaken. Scholastically, Jimmy ranks among the highest. He also has taken part in the Junior Play; has been active in all class functions, and a member of the debating team for three years. He has been chosen business manager of the Sowhiter” of 1937. After graduation Jimmy intends to enroll in college, studying medicine and surgery. We hope those years will be happy ones, and we know that someday James will be an eminent surgeon. Page Thirty-eight SO WHITER rvv r vv crv$' rv$’ rvv rv� rv rv crv (r,v (rv$'« r v S' Harry Warmkessel Squirt” Academic Little, but mighty” This mighty inhabitant of Albrights is the proud possessor of the finest lofts of homing pigeons in the County of Lehigh, and. also the most melodi- ous sax” in the South Whitehall Township. He makes use of his talent by playing in a local jazz orchestra, and has also served in the school band for three years. As a freshman, Harry participated in debating and here again was a great success. His nickname, 'Squirt,” is a queer one for a person so witty and wise, but in spite of it all he hasn’t failed yet. and his name may frequently be seen on the honor roll. Harry hasn’t announced his ambitions as yet, but we know he would like to direct a peppy jazz orchestra. We’ll be seeing you on some dance floor! Frances Warner Fran” Commercial There's vitality in this slender lass, In studies and duties everyone she’ll surpass. ” Frances comes to us from the beautiful resi- dential section of Shankw ilers. Fran” strives for honor and she always succeeds. When she is absent from class you can be sure to find her doing office work for someone. Her 95 pounds did not stop her from making a name for herself in the play, Dying to Live.” given by the debating club. She was also an ac- tive member of the Trumpet Staff for two years, vice president of the class and Editor in chief of the year book. Her seriousness and dependability together with her ready friendliness make her a general favorite. We hope Fran’s” secretarial ambition will be realized by some business man. Page Thirty-nine SO WHITER Wilbur Weaver Willie” Commercial Slow but Sure! Wilbur Weaver was a member of the basketball squad for four years during which time he served as it’s center. He also participated in baseball for three years, being a first baseman and an excel- lent batter. Willie” seems to thrive on the dread subject, mathematics; and also enjoys his bookkeeping. But just try to find him in a study hall, it’s ne t to impossil le. His hobby will explain his absence. He happen’s to be one of Mr. Keener’s best printers. We all wish Wilbur success in whatever he per- sues. Joyce Werley Blondie” Commercial Here she comes, our class cutie; Here she comes, Cetronia’s beauty. Blondie” is the tall, pretty young woman with whose witty sayings we are all familiar. She is a first class product of Cetronia. When in school, Joyce does nothing but study and her efforts are well rewarded by excellent marks, particularly in history. Blondie’s” fair form is often found flitting about on the court when an intramural girls’ basketball tournament is under way. In horsemanship she is also very capable. She thrives on parties, and her invitations are abundance. So here’s wishing you all the luck in the world, and a position as somebody’s fair stenographer. Page Forty SO WHITER rv rv rv rv v5 rv rv rv xj rv ! rv «k2 rv h2 rv sfc2 rv i Alfred Wirth Senator” Commercial Your Money’s Worth” Alfred, the young farmer from Sand Spring, came to us four years ago but was a quiet chap until his senior year. He then blossomed out in P. D. and became the center of many heated arguments. Alfred believes and practices in the old saying, When the cats away the mice will play” just as all the other seniors do. But he still always man- ages to have his lessons done. Senator, expects to be an expert on farm accoun- ting and we know he will succeed. Russell Worman Two-cents” Commercial Small, but mighty; Last, but not least” Russell is the studiuos young man who hails from the town of Ruchsville. In all of his school years he has appeared the same, as far as stature is con- cerned, but mentally he rates as high as the most brilliant students. He takes pride in being a member of the Debat- ing Squad, and was all smiles when asked to take part in the Debating Club’s Play. He also partic- ipated in the Junior Oratorical Contest. Although Russel is slight of stature, he has big ideas and ambitions to make up for that loss, and is all enthused about the idea of being a sports re- porter. We do not doubt his ability, as he is an ex- cellent writer, and he takes great interest in all sports; so here’s to our future newspaper man! Page Forty-One SOWHITER Ex-Members Earl Blose Michael Drabic Edward Fleischacker Frederick Guth Robert Haines Gerald Knerr Stephen Leshko Elwood Miller Carl Nau John Radio Orville Reeder Henry Rohr Julius Subitz Alton Wehr Willard Sicker Ellsworth Snyder Lucretia Baer Anna Barna Hilda Buchman Dorothy Cornfald Ruth Dunton Helen Figura Mary Gourniak Anna Kokolus Anna Kulp Mary Lechki Marion Oldt Rachael Oswald Agnes Pachinka June Rothenberger Mary Weila Jeanette Pepi Ben Daubert Arland Gracely Ralph Handwerk Ernest Kuhns Robert Kuhns William Semmel Mike Treskot Arlene Becker Margaret Fleischacker Grace Schaeffer Anna Trobetsky Dorothy Adams Helena Follweiler Lillian Hertzog Ulysses Altemos Harold Henninger Teddy Reiflf Leroy Siegfried Donald Snyder Eugene Carl Charles Sperling Edna Boyer Arlene Dottery June Rothenberger Ruth Xander John Chinchilla Milton Wieser Evelyn Kuhns Leo Vanage Hilda Jaindl Catherine Kokulus Julia Masiko Helen Shoemaker Catherine Kowalick Peter Balia Chester Drehr Paul Frankenfield Alfred Gilbert Mike Weslosky Page Forty Two SO WHITER CLASS HISTORY That room Our days at South Whitehall area' an e.ul but the friendships made within those walls shall ever remain in our memory. Oh, but we shouldn t start at the end! Let’s turn back the pastes of the book to our freshman year and start at the beginning. _ , Ve embarked upon our high school career as fre linen in tlic South White- hall Township High School with an enrollment of one hundred and twenty-six. irst vear we were divided into three sections with Mr. Henninger as the home- ttaeiier of 9A, Miss Nvee of OH. and Miss Miller of 9C. During that first trenuous year when we were trying to adjust ourselves to our new place in the school, we did not go completely unnoticed The Junior Varsity Basketball Lain claimed several of our boys, namely: Andy Ondrejea, Kermit Kuhns, Joe Haines, Walter Parry, Arthur llaldeman, Wayne lieinsmith, and Wilbur Weaver, while James Shumaker participated in the events of the debating club. The only social event that we attended this year was the school Hallow- e'en Partv where we hid ourselves behind the goblins masks and enjoyed our. elves immensely. t .... , We began our Sophomore year with more hope of recognition in view, and also with new homeroom teachers. Mr. Henninger, Mr. Meckley, and Mr. dibble were the homeroom teachers of 10A, 1013, and IOC sections respectively. Bv tlrs time our class roll had dropped to approximately one hundred and twenty. This year our class was organized with the election of James Shumaker, president; Frances Warner, vice president; Sara Plarr, treasurer: and Gladys Buchman, secre- tary. The girls now began to take an active interest in athletics and thereby Sara Plarr, Gladys Buchman, Lila Hausman, and Anna Cole gained admission to the girls’ basketball team. This year Kermit Kuhns and Andy Ondrejea played themselves right onto the Varsity Basketball team and assisted in capturing the Lehigh-Nortliampton County League Championship, while Joe Haines. Walter Parry, Arthur llaldeman. Wayne Reinsmitli and Wilbur Weaver gave their all to the Junior Varsity. On May 2-1 and 25 an original pageant entitled “The American Dream I n- folds,” was presented at the Dorney Park Amphitheatre by the schools of South Whitehall township. The entire student body participated in this event. The debating team this year claimed Gladys Buchman, Harry Warmkessel. and James Shumaker aable participants. We came back to school as Juniors ready willing, and able !• settle down and accomplish some really worthwhile work. We started out with new homeroom teachers responsible for us this year and much to the chagrin of the underelax t . we chose for our class advisers Miss Hoffman, Mr. Meckley, and Mr. Henninger, who were our homeroom teachers. This year our enrollment had dwindled to sixty- nine. It was during our Junior year that we the class of ‘17. presented that never- to-be-forgotten play, “The Family Upstairs,” under the able supervision and direc- tion of Miss Hoffman, starring Sara Plarr and James Shumaker as the mother and father of the problem children, Lila Hausman and Sarah Knauss. Lloyd Onvald and Lila Hausman furnished the romantic interest while Sarah Knauss and Sara Plarr shared honors in the line of comedy. This, our first dramatic production, has the distinction of being among the very best plays ever presented at South White- hall. The second original pageant was given this year and presented by South Whitehall. “The Peoples Prospers” and met with much success. The whole stu- dent body of all the schools in the township took part in it when presented in the high school auditorium on May 5, 6, 7, and 8. Gladys Buchman soared to a peak of glory when she won the Annual Junior Declamation Contest by the recitation of “The Old Man and Jim. and repre- sented our school in the Countv Contest at Emails. Page Forty-Three SO WHITER rvrs rv4 (rv� vj rv� rv4 rv xj rv� xj rv4 � crv 5(rv� 5(rv sfc5 rv xj All � 1' our boys playing basketball this y««f r were on the Varsity team: Kermit Kuhns, Andy Ondrejca, Wilbur Weaver, Walter Parry, Wayne Reinsmith, Arthur Haldeman and Joe Haines. Track was introduced this year and claimed several of the members of our class, namely: Wayne Rein .mitli. Forre ;t worney. After the eventful basketball season was over, baseball was taken up in the spring. Among those on the team were Joe Haines, Wilbur Weaver, Walter Parry, Andy Ondrejca, Arthur Haldeman, Astor Ritter and Austin Ruch. As juniors, we sponsored as our contribution to the educational variety pro- gram being presented by the school, an artist from Philadelphia. Our final event for this year, the farewell party for the departing seniors, turned out to be a very lovely affair. We vent nautical on the school and invited the seniors aboard our yacht in the gymnasium where everyone enjoyed himself among the gang-planks and life-preservers to the rhythm of the Glen-Garden Orchestra. When we returned to South Whitehall as seniors we had lost quite a few of our classmates and the enrollment now had dropped to fifty-four. Our first social activity for this year was the Senior Play, “The Whole Town’s Talking,” which was presented to a large and appreciative audience in the school auditorium on April 8 and 9. The stars in the cast were Sara Plarr, James Shumaker, Austin Ruch, Frances Warner and Russell Dottcry. The great success of the play wa line to the capable direction of Miss Hoffman and the whole-hearted cooperation of the cast. Our bake sales were a never-to-be-forgotten event which were looked for- ward to by the school as a whole every Wednesday. The debating society this year held much more intere -t for the members of our class, as shown by the membership on llm team. It included James Shumaker, Frances Warner, Gladys Buchman, Austin Ruch and Beatrice Raub. Altogether they had a very successful season. The South Whitehall Basketball Team, League Champions of the Lehigh- Xorthampton County League, this year starred Kermit Kuhns, Andy Ondrejca, Joe Haines, Walter Parry. Wilbur Weave Wavne Reinnnith and Arthur Ilaldema This sea on we c'aimed the Poor of the Mlcntown High School as our home Po- r and all the home «rames were p'aytd at Allentown. Th« baseball team this year claimed Joe Haines. Ambrose Ondrejca, Wilbur Weaver. Walter Parry, IFchard George. Arthur Haldeman, A 'tor Ri'tcr, Kermit Kuhns. Manager. Track was renewed again with a new determination by the plavers to cap- ture a bit of fame for South Whitehall. Those on the team were: Wayne R in- smith. Joe Haines. Arthur Haldeman. Forrest Dorney, Wilbur Weaver. We held a new election of class officers this term with the result as stjpu lated: James Shumaker, president; Frances Warner, vice president; Sara Plarr. treasurer: and Anna Cole, secretary. For the third time an original pageant was presented by the South White- hall Townehip Schools in the auditorium of the high school on May 4. 5. 6, and 7. It was entitled, “1 Am Music.” and again the entire student body participated in bringing it to a pinnacle of success. This event closed the school yea o'- 1936-37 — our final year at South White- hall High School. We wish to take this opportunity to thank our worthy claus advisers for everything they have done for and in behalf of the class of 1937. This small bit of gratitude can only partly repay them for the advice, guidance, and many services which they have rendered to our class. We thank you—Miss Hoffman. Mr. Meckley and Mr. Henninger. As we leave these dear portals of South Whitehall we can look back upon the years spent within them, and relish the dear memories of the many things left be- hind us as we depart. They will afford us many pleasures in the future as they have done in the past. So all we can say now is “au revoir” and remember our class motto, “In ourselves our future lies.” Page Forty-four SOWHITER COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Selection 1. March- The Color Guard 2. Garden of Roses” The Class Procession Truimphal March” (Aida) Invocation Chorus Dancing on the Green School Orchestra Felton Ritter School Orchestra Verdi The Reverend Alfred Mertz Senior Class (Country Gardens) Orations by student speakers of the graduating class. 1. Frances Warner 2. Austin Ruch Male Quartette 1. Climb Up, Ye Chillum. Climb” Spiritual 2. Sweet Genevieve” Tucker Orations Goldie Fenstermaker Dr. William F. Curtis 3. Ernest Oberholzer 4. James Shumaker Piano Solo Commencement Address President of Cedar Crest College Chorus Senior Class O Western Wind” Clokey 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 Senior Class Effie N. Neubert, ’30” Benediction The Reverend Alfred Mertz Recessional School Orchestra March - In Lilac Time” Englemann Page Forty-Five SO WHITER Senior Play THE WHOLE TOWN’S TALKING April 8 and 9, 1937 Cast of Characters Henry Simmons James Shumaker Harriet Simmons Sara Plarr Ethel Simmons Frances Warner Chester Binney Austin Ruch Letty Lythe Gladys Buchman Donald Swift Charles Fenstermaker Roger Shields Russel Dottery Lila Wilson Goldie Fenstermaker Sally Otis Sarah Knauss Annie Beatrice Raub Taxi-driver Eugene Kfiner Mrs. Jackson Dorothy Newhard Sadie Bloom Rose Reiterman Coach Miss Marian E. Hoffmai Electrician Mosby Heinly Property Managers Anna Cole Lila Hausman Publicity Forrest Dorney Eugene Kriner Eugene Miller Dorothy Newhard Tickets Program Stage Set Orchestra Director Joyce Werley Frances Warner Gladys Buchman Beatrice Raub Mr. Hausman Mrs. Amy DeGroot Page Forty-Six SOW HIT ER Junior Play THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS April 2 and 3, 1936 Cast of Characters Joe Heller James Shumaker Emma Heller Sara Plarr Louise Heller Lila Hausman Willie Heller Ernest Kuhns Annabelle Sarah Knauss Charles Grant Lloyd Oswald Mrs. Grant Majorie Miller Herbert Grant Russell Worman Miss Callahan Pauline Lobach Coach Miss Hoffman Properties Marie Helfrich Catherine Muth Business Manager Gladys Buchman Advertising Manager Frances Warner Electricians Mosby Heinly Arlan Moser Printing Mr. Keener Stage Setting Mr. Hausman Page Forty Seven SO WHITER JUNIOR ORATORICAL CONTEST The class of 1937 presented the Annual Junior Oratori- cal Contest in the High School Auditorium on April 16, 1936. The winner, Gladys Buchman, received a cash prize and also represented South Whitehall High School in the County Ora- torical Contest at Emaus. First Prize Gladys Buchman Old Man and Jim” Second Prize James Shumaker The Re-Making of Human Society” Contestants Frances Warner Tell-Tale Heart” Dorothy Newhard Death of the Hired Man” Marjorie Miller The Capitol--A Salute to Pennsylvania” Austin Ruch Beatrice Raub Russel Worm an The Victor of Marengo” Christmas at Indian Point” After Twenty Years” Coach Miss Stella I. Sarig Judges Mr. Harold V. Stewart Miss Ruth Wenrich Rev. Maxwell Paine Miss Mary Rickenbach Page Forty-Eight SOWHITER rv rv v crv rv crv rv rv xj rv rv r rv vj rv rv «j JUNIOR CLASS Class Officeis .............................. George Rowney .............................. Lucille Dorney .............................. Miriam Seidel ............................ Virginia Sittler Class Advisers Mr. Keener Mies May Morgan Mr. V ilson Page Fifty President...... Vice President. 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SO WHITER rvv rv vj rv sj rv (rv rv rv vj rv r,v r rv £ r'v «o JUNIORS Academic Richard Becker Evelyn Heintzelman Betty Bell Grace Heintzelman Earl Blose Mike Kokolus Eva Bundy Robert Krause Kenneth Bortz Earl Leaser Arthur Brown William Lichtenwalner Paul Brown Irene Masiko Sam Conrad Helen Miller Doris Deifenderfer Rewellen Mohr Lucille Dorney Arlan Moser Vivian Eisenhard Elmer Reitz Gladys Emig Thelma Rockel Anna Fixl George Rowney Evelyn Flemish Harry Salasz Francis Foose William Semmel Agnes Frantz Alice Smith Monroe Greene Donald Snyder Lucy Guth Mike Sosnowsky Marcus Guth Ralph Worley Henry Haines Leonard Wetherhold Commercial Raymond Billard Frances Eskey Rachel Folk Russell Grim William Herbert Grace Hummel Dorothy Kulp Henry Labenberg Grace Leibenguth Evelyn Parry June Rabert Teddy Reiff Verna Roth Althea Scherer Miriam Seidel Althea Siegfried Virginia Sittler Ben Smith Jennie Smith Paul Smith Kathryn Stephens Norma Stuckley Helen Torba Clarence Trumbauer David Xander Page Fifty-One SO WHITER rvv r v o rv s (rw rvv rv cr'vv o rvv rvv«o r’vv SOPHOMORE CLASS President..... Vice President Secretary. Treasurer Class Officers ..................Naomi Kennedy Alton Kuhns Lorraine Hartranft Irene Tust Class Advisers Miss Pharoah Mr. Leibenguth Miss Lesher SO WHITER SOPHOMORES Academic Robert Bastian Ernest Krause Frances Ritter Lloyd Beidler Loretta Krommes Theodore Rohr Marjorie Bower Robert Kuhr.s Mary Rowney William Clemson John Linde Harvey Schmoyer Charles Diehl Elwood Ludke Stanley Schneck Wesley Dorney Bernard McClusky Gene Shumaker Kathryn Everett Herbert Messner Jean Stauffer Mike Gourniak Richard Miller Robert Trainer Forrest Guth Grace Moyer Mary Trobetsky Eleanor Haas Luther Musselman Irene Tust Edward Hawrylo Margaret Novak Willard Walbert Donald Henninger Anna Peters Edward Weiss Thomas Henninger Ray Rasley Gladys Whitaker Naomi Kennedy John Kochanasz Roy Rasley Arlene Rex Commercial Marian Yenser Ruth Bortz Raymond Hetherington Marie Peters Lillian Butz Margene Kistler James Redline Ray Correll John Krupa Lillian Reinart Vernon Dehrs Alton Kuhns Gerald Riedy Eleanor Diehl Francis Laudenslager John Rosko Melvin Dilcherd Ruth Lazarus Velma Roth Helen Dunton Gladys Leibenguth Mildred Schleicher Roland Eskey Laura Loch Ruth Schmoyer Mary Figura John Mauser Maudie Sechler Joyce Folk Charles Merkel Willard Sicher Clarence Grammes Mildred Miller Eva Smith Albert Haring Eugene Nagle Anna Stimmel Lorraine Hartranft Marjorie Newhard Richard Stoudt Alton Hausman Joe Ondrejca Myron Torbey Robert Helfrich Dorothy Oswald Eleanor Weaver Marie Heilman Ida Ott Mary Weila Alex Wischuk Page Fifty-Three SO WHITER FRESHMAN CLASS President...... Vice President Secretary...... Treasurer..... Class Officers ............................ Leon Rabenold ............................... Nevin Schall ...............................Fred Werley ..............................Pearl Haines Class Advisers Mr. Hausman Miss Brown Mr. Genszler Page Fifty-Four SO WHITER FRESHMAN CLASS Thomas Balia John Hudock Francis Reencck Jean Bastian Isaac Jacobs Martin Reeder Frank Bauer Earl Kleckner Arlene Reinert James Becker Rachel Knauss Lucille Reinhard William Bell Anna Kochanasz Esther Reiterman Warren Best Althea Krause Mildred Rinker Elmer Blose Kathryn Krause Thomas Ritter Frank Brutchak Mary Kraynick I-eroy Rodgers Edward Carl Lawrence Krumanocker John Romansky Andrew Chrin Harold Kuhns Stanley Roth Fern Christman Charles Kuntz Marcia Rupert Grace Conrad Eleanor Labenberg Alfred Schadler Althea Diehl Ellen Laubach Nevin Schall Catherine Erwin David Laudenslager Leon Scheffler Reuben Esterly Forrest Lentz Clifford Schleicher Frank Faustner James Leshko Lucille Schmidt Eva Felchock Leona Lichtenwalner Robert Schmoyer Althea Fenstermaker Geraldine Linde James Schuon Roy Foster Peter Madensky Anna Segan Wilmer Frantz Pauline Masiko Olive Seidel Grace Geist Carlton Miller Roger Sell Alice Gensler Margaret Miller Edgar ScnefEer Frank Gimbel Mary Miller Leonard Shupp Minerva Grammes Kathryn Mutz Franklin Stopp Helen Gresser Clarence Nagle Helen Smith Beulah Gressley Anna Nau Agnes Snyder Dorothy Gressley Betty Newhard Robert Townsend Marian Guth Mamie Oberla Nicholas Trescot Robert Guth Walter Oberholzer Charles Umrysh Alfred Haas Lorene Oswald Earl Waricher Pearl Haines Nevin Oswald John Weila Herman Handwerk Joseph Otto Georgiana Wenninger Leonard Haring Dorothy Parry Arlene Werley Marian Heist Hilda Paul Fred Werley Gilbert Hess Betty Person Wilmer Werner Anna Heller Anna Potrayko Lois Wetherhold Pearl Hilbert Leon Rabenold Robert Williams Ruth Hoch Dorothy Rau Russel Wotring George Huber Arlene Zettlemoyer Page Fifty-Five SO WHITER EIGHTH GRADE CLASS President..... Vice President Treasurer...... Secretary Class Officers ................................Marie Bittner ..................... Lillian Kuhns ...................................Carl Betz .. Helen Messner Class Advisers Page Fifty-Six Miss Roth Miss Graham SO WHITER EIGHTH GRADE Harold Ankrom Betty Arnette Earl Bach Florence Baer John Balliet Dorothy Behney Carl Betz Dina Belloto Marie Bittner June Borman Edward Bortz Ferae Bortz George Carl Willard Dorney Rachael Dottery Arlene Erb Edgar Frankenfield Faith Gensler Richard Gery Filbert Grim Bessie Guth Francis Hand Kathryn Helfrich Robert Heller William Heller Winifred Horst Marie Kistler Katie Krasulak Elizabeth Kuhns Lillian Kuhns Ernest Lichtenwalner Ruby Lorish Arlene Mackes Althea Mangold William Markle Helen Messner Dorothy Musselman Irene Nau John Novak Carl Oswald Stephen Plarr Ernest Reinert Viola Reinsmith Hilda Reiss Arlene Ritter Edward Rosko Martha Rothrock Lois Ruch Leroy Sell Ralph Schmoyer Harold Shellhamer Ruth Shellhamer Florence Smith Ernest Stephens Fred Stephens Edward Stoudt Arthur Stuber John Warren Sophie Wenninger Clarence Werley Leon Whitaker Page Fifty-Seven SO WHITER SEVENTH GRADE CLASS President..... Vice President Secretary...... Treasurer...... Class Officers Madeline Jaindl Billy Knechel ...Kathleen Roth Marie Haines Class Advisers Page Fifty-Eight Miss Minner Miss Wertman SOWHITER SEVENTH GRADE Kathleen Albright Francis Bach Dorothy Bell George Blank Russell Bretz Caroline Buchman George Buchman Elmer Burkhardt Mary Buynak Gloria Byington Richard Clauss Lorraine Diehl June Dittmar Henry Dorney Lillian Dottery Lloyd Dottery Robert Faust Charles Fehnel Geraldine Fenstermaker Madeline Fillman Erwin Foulke Lucretia George Arlene Gruber Lawrence Guth Oliver Haas Marie Haines Madeline Heimbach Robert Heist Robert Hetherington Naomi Hoch Madeline Jaindl Richard Kleintop Billy Knechel Paul Knerr Cecelia Knopf Verna Kramer Gloria Kuhns Joyce Leibenguth Robert Lichtenwalner Maynard Linde Ruth Marsteller Althea Masonheimer Harold Masonheimer Arlene Meckes Benton Miller George Miller May Miller Kenneth Moses Robert Nagle Bruce Nester Kathryn Newhard Mary Persall Frances Peters John Peters Paul Rabenold Arlene Rau Verna Reichard Miriam Ritter Carl Roth Kathleen Roth William Russell Elton Samuels Estella Schadler Marian Schleicher Clifford Schoemaker Betsy Shumaker Sara Siegfried Edna Smith Enid Smith Mary Smith Paul Smith Kathryn Snyder Ralph Snyder Clair Sourwine Raymond Stahley Margaret Waricher Henry Warmkessel Allen Wieder Warren Wisser Page Fift)-Nine SOWHITER AS WE WERE IN ’36 Page-Sixty SO WHITER rv rv crv rv crv (rv vrcrv xj r' 4AJ rv rv v2 rv s rv vj BAND and ORCHESTRA President Sarah Knauss Vice President Kenneth Bortz Secretary Ruth Schmoyer Treasurer Marion Guth Custodians Joyce Folk Marion Heist Student leader Nevin Oswald Manager Ruth Schmoyer Director ORCHESTRA Mrs. DeGroot Charles Diehl Violin June Dittmar Violin Kathryn Everett Violin Joyce Folk Violin Madeline Jaindl Violin Ellen Laubach Violin Ruth Schmoyer Violin Phyllis Seidel Violin Page Sixty two SO WHITER rv$ rv crv rvv 7'vv (rvt'vj rv rv rv$ rv (rv i rv 2 ORCHESTRA (Con’t.) Mary Smith Violin Ernest Stephans Violin Marion Guth Violin and Clarinet Rachel Knauss Violin and Clarinet Christine Bortz Clarinet Fred Newhard Clarinet Sarah Knauss Tenor Saxophone Harvey Schmoyer Alto Saxophone Stanley Schneck Alto Saxophone Herman Handwerk Trumpet Robert Bastian E Flat Alto Richard Becker Baritone Thomas Ritter Trombone Carlton Miller Drums Kenneth Stoudt Drums Lucille Schmidt Piano Kathryn Stephens BAND Piano James Becker Solo Cornet Robert Frankenfield Solo Cornet Herman Handwerk Solo Cornet Nevin Oswald Solo Cornet Edward Bortz 1 Cornet John Warren 1 Cornet Wilmer Frantz 2 and 3 Cornet Harold Masonheimer 2 and 3 Cornet William Semmel 2 and 3 Cornet Benton Miller 2 and 3 Cornet Carl Betz 1 Trumpet Dale Daubert 1 Clarinet Christine Bortz 2 Clarinet Marian Guth 2 Clarinet Rachel Knauss 2 Clarinet Fred Newhard 2 Clarinet Ralph Schantz 2 Clarinet Harvey Schmoyer Alto Saxophone Stanley Schneck Alto Saxophone Dale Whittaker Alto Saxophone Sarah Knauss Tenor Saxophone Robert Bastian 1 and 2 Alto Thomas Ritter 1 and 2 Trombone Elton Samuels 1 and 2 Trombone Leon Whittaker 1 and 2 Trombone Richard Becker Baritone Carlton Miller Drums Kenneth Stoudt Drums Page Sixty-Three SOWHITER SENIOR GLEE CLUB The Senior Glee Club, this year composed entirely of girls, is an elective organization at South Whitehall. It meets every Tuesday afternoon and is directed by Mrs. DeGroot. The glee club is studying and training to take an important part in the annual pageant and the commencement week activities. Director ..........Mrs. DeGroot Accompanist........Sarah Knauss Page Sixty-Four SOWHITER SENIOR GLEE CLUB Betty Bell Eva Bundy Lucille Dorney Doris Diefenderfer Vivian Eisenhard Frances Eskey Anna Fixl Joyce Folk Rachel Folk Evelyn Flemish Agnes Frantz Eva Gruber Lucy Guth Lorraine Hartranft Marie Heilman Evelyn Heintzleman Grace Heintzleman Grace Hummel Naomi Kennedy Sarah Knauss Irene Masiko Helen Miller Marjorie Miller Mildred Miller Grace Moyer Dorothy Newhard Dorothy Oswald Ida Ott Frances Ritter Thelma Rockel Velma Roth Verna Roth Mary Rowney Ruth Schmoyer Maudie Sechler Miriam Seidel Althea Sherer Gene Shumaker Althea Siegfried Virginia Sittler Alice Smith Kathryn Stephens Irene Tust Eleanor Weaver Mary Weila Gladys Whitaker Marion Yenser Page Sixty-Five SO WHITER rvv r (rv (rvv«o rvv (rv (rvv 0(rv O(rvv rvv (r rv JUNIOR GLEE CLUB The Junior Glee Club, consisting of seventy-one members from the Junior High School is a promising musical organ- ization. It meets every Friday afternoon and is directed by Mrs. DeGroot. The purpose of this glee club is to create interest in singing and for future membership in the Sen- ior Glee Club. Director ...........Mrs. DeGroot Accompanist......Lucille Schmidt Page Sixty-Six SO WHITER JUNIOR GLEE CLUB Jean Bastian Dorothy Bell Dina Bellotto Marie Bittner Feme Eortz Mary Buynack Gloria Byington Grace Conrad Lorraine Diehl June Dittmar Arlene Erb Geraldine Fenstermaker Madeline Fillman Alice Gensler Faith Gensler Lucretia George Helen Gresser Beulah Gressley Arlene Gruber Marion Guth Alfred Haas Oliver Haas Marie Haines Laurel Hand Kathryn Helfrich Madeline Jaindl Rachel Knauss Cecelia Knopf Verna Kramer Katie Krasulak Althea Krause Elizabeth Kuhns Gloria Kuhns Lillian Kuhns Eleanor Labenberg Joyce Leibenguth Geraldine Linde Ruby Lorish Arlene Mackes Ruth Marsteller Pauline Masiko Althea Masonheimer Helen Messner May Miller Dorothy Musselman Betty Neivhard Kathryn Newhart Mamie Oberla Dorothy Parry Arlene Rau Verna Reichard Lucille Reinhard Viola Reinsmith Hilda Reiss Esther Reiterman Miriam Ritter Kathleen Roth Lois Ruch William Russel Marian Schleicher Lucille Schmidt Sarah Seigfried Esteila Shadier Betsy Shumaker Leonard Shupp Mary Smith Kathryn Snyder Ernest Stephens Margaret Warricher Georgianna Wenniger Lois Wetherhold Page Sixty-Seven SOWHITER The String Club THE STRING CLUB this year is a new organization which meets every Friday the fourth period. Under the direction of Mrs. DeGroot, it aimed to teach pupils the fundamentals of the stringed instruments. Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo Francis Foose Robert Kuhns Earl Leaser Roy Rasley Ray Rasley Elmer Reitz Robert Schmoyer Maudie Sechler Voice Class THE VOICE CLASS is purely a voluntary organization, whose chief purpose is in training the voice. It meets every Wednesday afternoon and is conducted by Mrs. DeGroot. Jean Bastian Lucille Dorney Rachel Folk Lucy Guth Marion Guth Marie Heilman Naomi Kennedy Frances Ritter Miriam Seidel Kathryn Stephens Marion Yenser Page Sixty-eight SOWHITER.. crv rv rv crv crv rv crv r% v5 rv DEBATE CLUB The Debating Club of South Whitehall High School be gan the season with cbven members. This number decreased to nine members who grouped them- selves into two opposing teams. Frances Warner, Lucille Doiney, James Shu- maker, Grace Heintzelman and Beatrice Raub were on the negative team. Austin Ruch, Gladys Buchman, Miriam Seidel and Grace Moyer composed the affirmative team. The question for debate this year was, Resolved: That all Public Electric Utilities should be governmentally owned and operated.” The Schedule Debate Negative Affirmative Hellertown Won Won Slatington Won Lost Emaus Won Lost Allentown Prep. Won Won Catasauqua Lost Won French town Won Lost Fleetwood Lost W on Coach.............Mr. Meckley Debates Won 9 Lost 5 Average .643 Page Sixty-Nine SO WHITER TRUMPET STAFF The Trumpet Staff, under the direction of Miss Ruth Roth, meets from two to four o’ clock every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon. The duty of this group is to publish the Trumpet, our school newspaper, once a month. Editor-in-chief................................ .Dorothy Newhard Feature Writer....................................... Earl Blose Sport Editor...................................... Monroe Green Associate Editor...........................................Rewellen Mohr Doris Diefenderfer Lucy Guth Business Manager...................................... Paul Brown Assistant Business Manager..........................William Bell Advisory Editor........................................Ruth M. Roth Page Seventy Athletics SO WHITER rv rv rv v rv sj 7vv rv v2 rv xj rv rv� rv rv j rv v? ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION of South Whitehall High School President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Joe Haines Henry Haines Miriam Seidel Evelyn Parry Advisory Council President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Student Representative Coach Calvin S. Frankenfield Austin M. Schaeffer William R. Keener Aral H. Henninger Joe Haines Robert J. Wilson Staff Basketball Baseball Coach Track Ass t. Basketball Coach Faculty Manager Robert J. Wilson William R. Keener Aral H. Henninger Page Seventy-Two SO WHITER rv vjirv v2 rv4xj rvtxj rv xj rv vr rv vj(r%4xi rv vj rv vj rv v? rv v? BASKETBALL R. J. Wilson, Coach The South Whitehall Basketball team concluded its 1SS6-37 season by winning the championship of the Lehigh-Northamp- ton League. For the second time in the athletic history of the school, the basketball team has attained the supreme goal for which it has valiantly fought. During the season, the basketball team adopted the name of Trojans,” representing courage and strength. Through-out the season, the team has lived up to the fine qualities which their cognomen denotes. In order to accomodate the large following of South White- hall’s Basketball team in comfort and style, the Trojan’s” home games were played in the Little Palestra” of Allentown High School. Everyone agreed that the change was necessary and satisfactory, as the accommodation for players and spectators are splendid at the Little Palestra.” The Trojans” entered the race for the state championship by meeting Northampton in the district play-offs, but their ef- forts were to no avail, for the Nothampton team won by the score of 35 to 21. Ranking in Lehigh-Northarr.pton League SOUTH WHITEHALL Won 9 Lost 3 Fountain Hill 8 4 East Stroudsburg 8 4 Wilson Boro 7 5 Hellertown 5 7 Coplay 3 9 Nazareth 2 10 Page Seventy-Three SOWHITER Kermit Kuhns, Capt. Joesph Haines George Rowney Walter Parry Henry Haines Ambrose Ondrejca Arthur Haldeman Mike Kokolus Wayne Reinsmith Wilbur Weaver Astor Ritter, Mgr. SCHEDULE Coach Wilson S.W.H.S. Opp. 42 Kutztown High 20 37 Alumni 32 25 Whitehall High 23 28 Stroudsburg High 7 16 Easton High 30 35 Palmerton High 39 26 Catnssuqua High 36 40 Helleitjwn High 18 23 Whitehall High 30 29 Allentown High 43 26 East Stroi dsturg High 27 33 Fountain Hill High 39 38 Coplay High 31 28 Nazareth High 16 41 Allentown Business College 33 20 Wilson Boro High 22 42 Hellertown High 15 34 East Stroudsburg High 24 26 Kutztown High 45 20 Fountain Hill High 18 24 Coplay High 20 32 Nazareth High 17 27 Wilson Boro High 22 Page Seventy-Four SO WHITER rv xj rvrvj rv xj rv rv v? rv vj r v$tfv v3 rv Nj rv v2 rv j rv vj BASEBALL Robert J. Wilson, Coach Joe Haines, Capt. Walter Parry Ambrose Ondrejca Richard George Astor Ritter Wilbur Weaver Arthur Haldeman Paul Smith Henry Haines Mike Kokolus Harry Salasz Earl Leaser William Cole Kenneth Bortz Forrest Guth Wesley Dorney Kermit Kuhns, Mgr. SCHEDULE William Herbert S.W.H.S Opp. score score 6 Ormrod Tigers 2 6 Slatington 3 3 Hellertown 0 8 Slatington 13 2 Wilson Boro 2 0 Nazareth 5 7 Pen Argyl 12 15 Bangor 7 9 Ormrod Tigers 3 7 Hellertown 6 1 Pen Argyl 13 9 Wilson Boro 6 3 Nazareth 13 — Bangor Page Seventy five SOWHITER rv� V5(rv vr(rv� (rv v?(rv j ffN v5(rv 5 rv� v5(rv vj rv� v? rv� xj (rv xj J.V. BASKETBALL W. R. Keener, Coach The Junior Varsity of the past season, was composed often players, who were seperate from the Varsity. They were young and inexperienced but under the coaching of Mr. Keener, came tnrou jh ii f no shape with 16 wins and 6 loosses for a total of 22 games. B. Smith, Capt. E. Stoudt J. Ondrejca A. Kuhns E. Hawrylo W. Dorney K. Bortz H. Messner E. Krause T. Reiff E. Bortz J. Linde S. Conrad F. Faustner W. Bell J. V.’s SCHEDULE Opp. Score 33 Kutztown 13 13 Whitehall 10 14 Easton 25 31 Palme rton 27 25 Catasauqua 30 26 Hellertown 13 26 Whitehall 10 20 Allentown 23 19 E. Stroudsburg 22 21 Fountain Hill 17 25 Coplay 27 25 Nazareth 21 36 Allentown Business College 27 33 Wilson Boro 15 19 Hellertown 9 18 East Stroudsburg 24 24 Kutztown 21 19 Fountain Hill 15 30 Coplay 20 28 Nazareth 20 28 Wilson Boro 18 Page Seventy-Six SOWHITER TRACK Coach W. R. Keener Captain Wayne Reinsmith Manager Lloyd Ocwald Wayne Reinsmith TEAM Sam Conrad George Rowney Alton Kuhns Henry Haines Edward Hawrylo Forrest Dorney Joe Haines Elwood Ludke James Becker Elmer Blose Kevin Schall Lawrence Krumanocker John Linde Donald Henninger Frank Faustner Monroe Green Wilbur Weaver Melvin Dilcherd Earl Warricher Name TRACK RECORDS Event Record Joe Haines Shot Put 40 ft. 4 in. Henry Haines Pole Vault 9 ft. 6 in. Wayne Reinsmith 100 yd. Dash 10.7 sec. Sam Conrad Mile 5 min. 17 sec. Sam Conrad 880 2 min. 15 sec. George Rowney High Jump 5 ft. 6 in. Wayne Reinsmith Discus 90 ft. 6 in. Opp. MEETS S.W.H.S. 68 Allentown 16 69 Wilson Boro 35 Quadrangular Emaus 14 Slatington 1 Palmerton 68 So. Whitehall 17 Triangular Emaus 46 Slatington 14 So. Whitehall 38 Page-Seventy-Seven SOWHITER rv xj rv v5C'v xj rv V2 rv c'v� xjc'v v� tfv v5 rv vT rv vj rv NJ z'v v? CHEERLEADERS Senior Team Forrest Dorney Evelyn Flemish Vivian Eisenhard Evelyn Parry Clarence Trumbauer Junior Team Vernon Dehrs Joyce Folk Gladys Whitaker Ida Ott Irene Tust FIGHT YELL Ray team, fight, fight, fight. Ray team, fight, fight, fight. Ray team fight! TROJAN YELL T-R-O- J- A-N-S Ray Trojans T-R-0 - J-A-N-S Ray Trojans Team! Team! Team! LOCOMOTIVE YELL South - White - hall - high - school South - White - hall - high - school South - White - hall - high - school Ray South Whitehall! Team! Team! Team! Page-Seventy-eight Features SO WHITER THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Forrest Dorney .search ng the contents of a textbook. Billy Cole playing with a typewriter. Alfred Mirth trying to look tough. Goldie Fenstermaker practicing beauty culture. Anna Cole doing office work. Frances Warner imitating Patrick Henry. Marion Faust gazing at something. Leona Laudenslager saying, “Oh --------.” Evelyn Billiard smiling. Ruth Masonheimer preparing for the future. Rose Reiterman narrating adventures. Sara Plarr sleeping in class. Gladys Buchman making a hit. Beatrice Raid) contemplating long walks. Dorothy New hard’s blushes. Catherine Mutli eating. Marie Ilelfrich wishing for the impossible. Marion Nan attempting to secure wavy hair. Ruth Helfrich praying for weight. Eugene Miller appreciating Detention Hall. Lloyd Oswald answering history questions. Kernrit Kuhns appreciating a certain blonde beauty. Walter Parry making an embarrassing mistake. Joyce Werley cultivating poise. Ralph Oswald studying mechanics. Eugene Kriner obliging someone. Miles Frankenfb ld skipping gym. Russell Dottery laughing at nothing. Charles Fenstermaker looking nonchalant. Arthur Haldeman chewing his lips. Joe Haines talking American Chinese. Janet Ritter wishing that one B were an A. Allen Bisbing making friends of enemies. Wayne Reinsmith picking a fight. Andy Ondrejca saying. “Egad! Ha! Ha! Ha!” Grace Baer looking romantic. Arlene Lapp getting erosas. Lila Haus'man tantalizing someone. Pauline Lobach hiding something. Mosby Heinly wiggling his foot. James Shumaker trying to cheer up. Sarah Knauss talking baby talk. Ernest Oberholtzer wanting to use bis strength on the faculty. Harry Warmkessel expressing his angle. Austin Rueh studying in Room 26. Astor Ritter looking worried. William Huber talking German. Wilbur Weaver hating himself. Nevin Miller using his feet to open a door. Arlene Koch trying to concentrate. Richard George wishing he were taller. Tessie Hetherington trying to reduce. Russell Worman growing up. Marjorie Miller writing to Switzerland. Page Eighty SO WHITER DID YOU KNOW THAT: Forrest Dorney is :is loud as Niagara. Russell Dotterv will be our future prendent. Arthur Haldeman admires someone from eighth grade, doe Haines is a teacher’s pet. Kermit Kuhns frequently talks to the referee during a game. Ruth Helfrieh cleans her desk every morning. Tessie Iletherington loves a uniform. Arlene Koch is a man-hater. Arlene Lapp eat; Clark bars. Pauline Lobach didn’t miss a basketball game. Leona Laudenslager likes to fight. Marian Nan likes to sing. Ambrose Ondrejca tap dances. Sara Plarr likes to talk and act. Beatrice Ranb goes for long walks with a certain senior. Grace Baer admires red hair. Evelyn Billiard and Rose Reiterman are twins. Anna Cole likes to cut classes. Gladys Buchman is inquisitive. Goldie Fenstermaker can lisp. Marian Faust wants to become an old maid. Charles Fenstermaker is the inventor of the “Tear Drop.’’ Billy Cole is a woman-hater. Waiter Parry has a girl in every port. Eugene Miller is a collector of handkerchiefs. Lloyd Oswald gives a certain teacher candy for high B's. Wilbur Weaver has a feminine touch. Alfred Wirth likes to argue with a certain teacher. Frances Warner is Sara Plarr’s daughter. Joyce Werley likes basketball very, very much. Russell Woman wishes to be a sports announcer. Ruth Masonheimer is the captain’s wife. Lila Hausman likes variety. Ralph Oswald is an aeroplane expert. Richard George visits the beauty salon regularly. Marjorie Miller goes on a diet after each meal. Marie Helfrieh likes to ride in a Pontiac. Catherine Mutli likes “Chevies”. Sarah Knauss knows all about Lehigh. Astor Ritter is S. W.H. S.’s songster. Harry Warmkessel is a jazz king. Miles Frankenfield is our future movie star. Ernest Oberholtzer is a movie fan. Wayne Reinsmith is intere- ted in lower classmen. James Shumaker likes X. 22nd Street quite well. Nevin Miller is our class’ Shirley Temple. Mosby Ileinly is our class’ future fan dancer. William Huber is Ormrod’s Night-club Ace. Dorothy Newhard has a private tutor in Latin class. Janet Ritter has a tremendous appetite in cooking class. Allan Bisbing is Mary’s little lamb—Mary Who? Austin Ruch hates hair cuts. Eugene Kriner is an artist. Rose Reiterman is a tough egg. WE WONDER? Page Eighty-One S0WH1TER THINGS WE COULD NOT DO W1TLOUT. Evelyn Hilliard's innocent flirting with a certain basketball player. Forrest Dorney’s “aliem.’’ Billy I ole’s sporting news. Alfred Wirth’s backwoods strength. Goldie Fenstermacher’s appreciation of a joke. Marion Faust ’s blushing. Arthur Haldeman’s pretzels at noon. Frances Warner’s newly acquired mischievousness. Ruth Masonheimer’s love for the school heroes. Sara Flarr’s continual exposure of her trips abroad at night. Gladys Buchman’s emphatic hand motions. Walter Parry’s “You’re telling I.’’ Beatrice Ranh’s “Jimmie.” Joyce Werley’s schoolgirl complexion. Sara Knauss’s chewing gum. Catherine Muth’s temper. Wilbur Weaver’s feminine finger wave. Kermit Kuhns’ million dollar smile. Tessie Hetherington’s unheard giggle. Rose Reiterman’s volunteered answers. Mosby Heinly’s electrical interests. Joe Ilaines’ “Sally.” Lloyd Oswald V “chevie.” Russell Woman’s flattering remarks. Janies Shumaker's advisory ability. Allen Bisbing's curly black hair. Russell Dottery’s political affiliations. Austin RuehV stage fright. Marie Ilelfrich’s “ach.” Eugene Miller’s wittvness. Astor Ritter’s jazz from the heart. William Huber’s bass voice. Andy Ondrejca’s impersonations. Anna Cole’s- “Jasses Pats.” Dorothy Newhard’s hashfulness. Arlene Koch’s timiditv Pauline Lobach’s basketball support. Janet Ritter’s dignity. Grace Baer’s “Reds.” Harry Warmkessel's nickname. Lila Hausanan’s cake sales. Arlene Lapp’s blonde curls. Charles Fenstermacher’s bass eloquence. Marion Nan’s love for art. Eugene Kriner’s advice on books. Richard George’s romantic features. Leona Laudenslager’s orange sweater. Ralph Oswald’s running of the press. Marjorie Miller’s youth. Ruth H elf rich’s quietness. Nevin Miller’s handsomeness. Ernest Oberholtzer’s brilliance. Miles Frankenfield’s avoirdupois. Wayne Reinsmith’s “v’s and w’s.” Page Eighty-Two SO WHITER SOUTH WHITHALL HALL OF FAME Politician — Russell Dottery. Typist — Anna Cole. rator — James Shumaker. Mathematician Frances Warner. Artist — Eugene Kriner. Chemist — Ernest Oberholtzer. Aeronautist — Nevin Miller. Dancer — Sara Plarr. Musician — Sarah Knanss. Dietician—Janet Ritter. Electrician — Mosby Heinly. Historian — Alfred Wirth. Athlete — Joe Haines. Singer — William Huber. Actress — Gladys Bachman. Actor — Charles Fenstermaker. Lawyer — Austin Rucli. Doctor — Wayne Reinsmith. Professor — Miles Frankenfield. Radio Announcer — Russell Worman. Beauty Expert — Richard George. Agriculturist — Billy Cole. Artist Model — Joyce Werley. Page Eighty-Three SO WHITER rv vj rv x rv rv v2 rv xj rv xj rv NJ rv rv rv Njcrv VT rvtv2 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Elwood Schaadt, Pres. Mildred Lawfer, Vice Pres. Naomi Kuhns, Sec. Henry Roth, Tres. Evelyn Cole, Comm. Chairman Yes, we are finally on the way to a really, truely active Alumni Association. Are you coming with us? With the election of 1936 1937 officers, we included a Doggi Roast. This prove! to be a very successful affair, with promise of many more. During the intervening time, we have not been as socially inclined as we have hopes to be in the near future. We also have extended our reasons for the organization. And the reason? Well, excluding our main purpose of keeping together the South Whitehall graduates by affording them social gatherings-which are always enjoyable (LET US PROVE IT TO YOU)-we also desire to help our future Alumni members. Probably the biggest social function ever held by this group, took place at Castle Garden on June 2, when we sponsored a diner dance. Won’t you join in with the new spirit of our organization? We are on the way, but we need you too, to continue on as we planned. So bring in your dues fifty cents per year and bring in your presence at our meetings and social affairs, and your Alumni will be just as you always wanted it to be. Page Seventy five SOWHITER rv rv v5 r x rv v2 rv� 2Cv NJ rv v2 rv v3 rv v? rv vr rv v? rv Nj ACTIVE ALUMNI MEMBERS Lincoln Miller Jerome Baer Hannah Necker (Henninger) Bill Beitler Nevin Oldt Doris Benfer Rose Otto Edward Benner Myrtle Peters Esther Billiard Robert Peters Frank Bronstein Charles Plarr Isabelle Butz Robert Plarr Denton W. Cole Pearl Reeder Evelyn E. Cole Geraldine Reidy Janice Cole (Glick) James Reimert Rachael Conner (Wertman) Kenneth Repp Moulton DeLong Mildred Resh George Diehl George Rhoads Alden Dorney Edwin Roth Henry Dorney Henry Roth Guy Everett Miriam Roth Violet Everett (Donaldson) Minerva Rothrock (Strauss) Henry Fehncl Barbara Rupp Forrest Fenstermaker Evelyn Rupp Lawrence Fenstermaker Alton Schaadt Marie Fixl Carlton Schaadt Margaret Flemish (Dankel) Catherine Schaadt Emma Fricke El wood Schaadt Bernice Garnet (Wertman) Woodrow Schaadt Marion Greenawald Betty Schneck Alma Guth Arlene Seidel Arlene Guth Louise Sieger Verna Guth Marie Sittler Paul Haas Dorothy Smith Ruth Haas Anna Snyder Harold Hair.es Arlene Snyder Wilbur Haines Margaret Snyder Howard Hausman Adam Stephens Margaret Hausman Edgar Trainer Aral H. Henninger Charlotte Trexler Verna Henritzy Claudine Trexler Leona Hind Thelma Trexler (Markle) Malcolm J. Hummel, Jr. Alice Tust Lula Hunsicker Ned Weber Harold Krumanocker Paul Wiend Filbur Kuhns Molten Wiltrout Kathryn Kuhns Dorcas Wertman Martin Kuhns Mervin Wertman, Jr. Naomi Kuhns Sylvia Wertman Mildred D. Lawfer Paul Worman (deceased) Wilfred Lehr Helen Ritter Arland Lichtenwalner Douglas Mertz Leonard Lichtenwalner Page-Eighty Five SOWHITER rv xj rv� xj rv vjcrv rv xj rv xj rv xj rv v2 rv v2 rv sj rv vjcrv vi PATRONS Pearl Haines Richard Becker Earl Odenheimer Viola Wert Althea Seigfreid Lucille Dorney Stanley Peters Dorothea Greenawald David Xander Norma Stuckley Raymond Liebenguth Dorothy Oswald Mary Rowney John Linde Naomi Kennedy Velma Roth Arlan Moser Ralph Werley Sylvia Wertman Feme Bortz Marion Hoffman Evelyn Cole Elizabeth Graham Richard Reitz Edna Baer Evelyn Heintzelman Rachel Brown Claudine Trexler Elwood Ludke Vernon Dehrs Lucy Guth Jean Stauffer June Rabert Miriam J. 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