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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1938 volume:

Sowkiier Published by The Senior Class of South Whitehall High School Allentown, Pa. Route 3 June, 1938 1938 FOREWORD Another year has passed, and an- other class is about to be graduated from South Whitehall. In order t .at we may not be forgotten by South Whitehall High School, we, the class of 1938, present this book, the record of our four years of high school life, as another living chapter in the history of our beloved Alma Mater. The Editor DEDICATION to Miss May R. Morgan Miss Anne F. Pharaoh Mr. William R. Keener Mr. Robert J. Wilson • • • Throughout our high school days, the class of 1938 has been confronted with various problems which it could not have solved without the advice and assistance of its advisers. As a token of our gratitude, it is to our advisers that we, the class of 1938, respectfully dedicate this, the third issue of the Sowhiter. Sowhiter Staff Editor in Chief Agnes Frantz Assistant Editor Lucille Dorney Senior Editor Doris Diefenderfer Classes Virginia Sittler Athletics Monroe Greene Features Rewellien Mohr Evelyn Flemish Art Betty Bell Thelma Rockel Copy Readers Lucy Guth Grace Heintzelman Business Advertising Paul Smith Robert Krause Earl Leaser Clarence Trumbauer Henry Haines Typing Verna Roth Grace Hummel Althea Scherer Miriam Seidel Kathryn Stephens Production Mgr. Ralph Werley Asst. Mgr. Kenneth Bortz Assisted by High School printing classes. Adviser to Staff Wm. G. Genszler Adviser of Production Wm. R. Keener BOARD OF EDUCATION Edwin J. Greenawald President Robert W. Roth Vice-president Edwin H. Dorney Secretary Charles P. Rothenberger...............................Treasurer Joel T. Nester Louis M. Schantz MfiliiWMWrnMlMirTTT T SOUTH WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL Noble Shrine of Truth and Light” So while Calvin S. Frankenfield Supervising Principal The Class of 1938 will soon enter the Great School of Experience. It is here that you must develop flexibility and the power of self-direction, which is a requisite for successful living in our age of swift industrial, social, and economic change. May you, as you go forth from South Whitehall, meet situations-adapting yourselves to them, and learn to live better lives in this changing world. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Calvin S. Franken field Supervising Principal Austin M. Schaeffer Science Amy S. DeGroot Music William G. Genszler History May R. Morgan Sr. English William R. Keener Printing Electric Shop Fredrick S. Meckley History Robert J. Wilson Physical Education History Aral H. Henninger Mathematics Margaret E. Lesher Physical Education History Anne F. Pharaoh Geography Raymond H. Leibenguth Science Rachel E. Brown Languages William W. Swallow Art Howard J. Hausman Wood Metal Shop Ruth M. Roth English Sylvia P. Wertman Commercial Marjorie R. Minner Home-Economics Edward J. Lauther Commercial Dorothy S. Smith Commercial Ada B. Umberger Commercial Dorothy E. Schumaker Library English 1938 4 OJillium J . Jteener Mr. Keener, who is one of the most prominent members of our faculty, was g aduated from Oswego State Teachers’ College, and has taken post-graduate courses at Pennsylvania State College. Also one of the oldest in years of ser- vice at South Whitehall, Mr. Keener came to us eight years ago, and since then has done a great deal for the bet- terment of our school. He taught math- ematics, woodworking, and printing. As teacher of the latter subject, he di- rected the printing of the Sowhiter. Eight years ago, the position of Facul- ty Manager was created in our Athletic Association, and Mr. Keener held that position for five years. As coach of Junior Varsity Basketball, he has produced several splendid teams. In 1934 Mr. Keener introduced to our high school a new sport, track. Since then, his boys have represented South Whitehall at several track meets, and quite successfully, too. Ofnna O'. Plmraoh Miss Pharaoh, who came to us four years ago, graduated from Indiana State Teachers’ College, after attending Bos- ton University for two years. During her first year at South White- hall High School, she was coach of the Girls’ Junior High School Basketball team, and also assisted Miss Lesher in coaching Girls’ Varsity Basketball. Her athletic and coaching ability greatly aided the girls’ teams. Geography and commercial geography constitute her student classes. As chairman of the ad- visers to the class of 1938, she proved to be a valuable asset whenever a difficult problem arose. m8 Sowkite JMaij R. .Maryan Miss Morgan, the head of the English department, was graduated from Wilson College, and has taken graduate courses at Muhlenberg College and Columbia University. Miss Morgan has served as a faculty member for eight years. She teaches Senior English and previously has coached many class plays. Miss Morgan is directly responsible for the excellent pageants South Wh tehall has presented each year, beginning with ’35. She has written and directed all of these productions. Although her work occupies a great deal of her time, she takes the opportuni- ty to indulge in her favorite hobbies.They are books, music, andtravel. MissMorgan is an accomplished pianist and an all- round good sport. The pupils hold her high in their esteem, and the Senior Class wishes to take this opportunity to thank her for the fine guidance which she has given them. Robert J. QYilson Mr. Wilson, our coach of Athletics, was graduated from the University of Illinois, and has taken graduate work at New York University and Muhlenberg College. He came to us eight years ago and ever since, has done a great deal to advance our school, athletically. In add- ition to this, he has taught English, History, First Aid, and Physical Educa- tion. As coach of varsity basketball and baseball, he is responsible for the splen- did teams South Whitehall has produc- ed, and we feel certain that we could not have attained the championship of the Lehigh-Northampton League in basket- ball as we did, in ’35, ’37, and in ’38, without his expert guidance. South Whitehall feels that it has great- ly profited by Mr. Wilson’s presence on the faculty, and is grateful to him for his fine work. ALMA MATEU 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. Effxe Minnich ’30 CLASS OFFICERS George Rowney, Pres. Miriam Seidel, Sec. CLASS COLORS Yellow and Green Virginia Sittler, Treas. CLASS FLOWER White Carnation MOTTO Onward” Page 13 'Dick” Scherers ville Academic A chubby lad with a pleasing person- ality is Dick, the musician of the class. He plays the largest instrument in the orchestra, the euphonium. Athleticd he takes care of the busi- ness end c P- baseball team. Dick is a fine student and can be de- pended upon at all times. His hobbies seem to be all musical, but we feel he is keeping something from us. • • Baseball Manager Band.............. Orchestra................ President of the Band.... Treasurer of Orchestra Betty’ %H , %lt Greenawalds Academic Love Thy Neighbor” is the motto of our Puritan friend. Betty takes life as a joke, and is never too serious. This plea- sar.t disposition makes her a good friend to all. It’s her artistic ability which has been a great factor in making this book one of the best. Just as she excells in art, so she does in her school work. Betty has a hobby, in fact she has sev- eral; her chief hobbies are swimming, dancing, and drawing. • • • Glee Cluh 2,3,4 Trumpet Staff 4 Sowhiter Staff .............. 4 Dramatic Club 2 Page 14 Sowkite Leather Corner Post Commercial Look! it’s Butch,” one of the young- est members of the class, and probably the one who travels further than anyone else to attend high school. Butch” doesn’t take things seriously and therefore has few worries. He believ- es in enjoying himself. Relating to sports, Raymond doesn’t participate in any kind of ball games; but just give him a double-barrel shot gun or a fishing rod and he can show you how it’s done. CKrunetli J ortz Kenny” Cetronia Academic Hail, the Beaubrummel of ’38, a smil- ing. genial youth known as Kenny”. A bright smile and a nonchalant nature has made him a friend to all. Kenny” has been very active in school affairs, he has played basketball for the past two seasons, and is a baseball play- er of no mean ability. He also gave a good account of himself in the Charm School.” He was not only a member of the orchestra, but did some pinch-hitting for Mrs. DeGroot with the baton. These activities at school also seem his chief hobbies, and worthwhile ones, too. How- ever, the girls think he’s quite a dancer. • • • Basketball, Jr.Varsity 2,3 Basketball, Varsity 4 Baseball 3 Class Play...................3 Page 15 Sowliite Academic Ever singing, always pleasant and a genial lad are descriptive of Arthur. He is an ardent supporter of South White- hall teams but baseball draws his inter- est, as he has shown by membership on the team in his Junior and Senior year. Arthur is the blues-chaser of the class. He sings on his way to classes; he likes dancing - - and have you heard him yo- del ? • • • Baseball 4 Glee Club 4 Academic His great sense of humor and his will- ingness to give or take a laugh has made Paul popular. His funny antics enlivened many a forboding period. Paul deserted us and became a French- man for the Debating Club play, a role which he ably characterized. Paul’s chief fancy in life is dancing; he can be recognized on a crowded floor by his towering height and his smooth gliding step. It seems his participation in the De- bating Play has influenced his hobby for he has become a playwright now. • • • Glee Club 3,4 Debating Play 4 Trumpet Staff 3,4 Page 16 Eve’ C va J$m ()ij Sammy’ •am (] � rat) Ironton Academic Studious” describes our friend, Eva, in language classes, the subject in which she takes most interest. However, to make use of all her know- ledge she does considerable work for the English department. This has proved quite valuable in many ways to her. Her main hobby is attending the mov- ies to see Clark Gable, and of course Eva enjoys dances. • • • Glee Club 2,3,4 International Correspondence .3 Schnecksville Academic Sammy” is the nonchalant chap with a good-natured soul and a sturdy body. During high school Sam has been act- ive in the field of sports. He has been an outstanding athlete of the track team, and also their captain. Sam certainly did well in the Senior Play, as he portrayed the role of Droo- py” His hobbies in the sports line are base- ball and football. He also enjoys trapping hunting, and fishing in season, of course. • • • Track ...................... 2,3,4 Basketball.................... 3,4 Glee Club 4 Class Play ..................... 4 Track Captain....................4 Sowkite JSucille 3)oniei) Diffy’ Siegersville Academic 'Scii” Dorney Park Academic Blend a sweet temper, a merry laugh, and a pleasing personality, and we have Diffy”. She has always been ready and willing to give of her time and energy in an undivided manner to any project that would boost South Whitehall. Much of the success for this yearbook is due to Doris, with her capable hand- ling of the Senior section. The class plays were also better for her thespian ability. Doris has set forth as her motto, Get your man” and her hobbies, dancing scrapbooks, and collection of souveniers, are all directed toward this aim. • • • Glee Club.................2,3,4 Trumpet Staff 1,2,3,4 Sowhiter Staff 4 Class Play ............... 3,4 You can't judge the value of a pack- age by its size, nor can you judge Lucille for she has proved a valuable gem at South Whitehall. Possessing a keen mind, ready wit, pleasant laughter and candor, she has won a host of friends. No one could be a more ardent work- er for their Alma Mater than Scil”. She participated in practically everything and was especially bright in dramatics, playing stellar roles in all the school plays. Her sparkling personality has been a factor to boost our teams on to many a victory. Lucille’s hobbies are bicycling, riding, basketball, and in summer- a daily swim at Dorney Park. • • Glee Club. 1,2,3,4 Vice President of Class. 1,2,3 Class Play. 3,4 Debating Play 3,4 Debating Club. 1,2,3,4 Asst. Editor Year Book 4 Page 18 Sowkite Cetronia Academic Who can talk the loudest in an argu ment? Of course, it’s Vivian unless you happen to hear her the morning after a game. Her cheerleading antics often leave her hoarse and thus unable to par- ticipate in her favorite pastime, arguing. ' Vivi” has been very active in all school affairs especially dren atics and has not only participated in regular class plays but also has written, directed and taken part in many auditorium plays. Her chief hobbies are roller skating and dancing. She also likes to drive a car, sometimes causing great anxiety to her fellow passengers. ft?mil] Gladys” Siegersville Academic Gladys’s calm and unruffled disposi- tion has never changed through our four years of high school. Gladys is al- ways busy, applying herself at her stud- ies; therefore, she is not the cause of any trouble. Reading takes up Gladys’s leisure time but when we know that her chosen field is teaching, who can blame her. • • • Dramatic Club 1 • • • Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Glee Club 2,3 Trumpet Staff 2,3 International Correspondence 2,3 Dramatic Club 1 Class Play Page 19 r Orefield Commercial Frances, one of the little girls in the class of ’88, has a cheery smile for all. She has a quiet but pleasant disposition. Typing and office practice are subjects she takes much interest in. and at which she shows a great deal of adeptness. Fran’s” hobby is collecting pictures of movie stars, and corresponding with oth- er girls. She especially takes interest in foreign correspondence. • • • Glee Club 1,2,3 Flemish 6”velifu flemish Crackersport Academic At our informal social gatherings we have often heard the melodious alto voice rhythmically singing The Love Bug”. This could have been none other than our dark-eyed nightingale, Flemish”. Besides singing, Evelyn rates an A in athletics, being very active in all sports — even boys’ sports. When it comes to mystics she is baffled. We all adore Flemish”. She’s a per- fect pal for anyone, nor is her sense of humor to be outdone. In fact, her humor is so captivating that even the faculty members cannot resist it • • • Basketball 1 Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Trumpet Staff 2,3 Sowhiter Staff 4 Class Play 3,4 Debating Play 4 Page 20 Sowkiter Flossie” t Walberts Secretarial Rachael is one of the quiet girls of our class with a cheerful disposition and a pleasant smile, and though she is quiet, it’s nice knowing her. Any vacant period she has, Rachael can be found working in the Commer- cial Department in which she is greatly interested. Rachael’s hobby is singing for which she is ably adapted. In Glee Club her rich contralto voice soars with the rest. Oh Yes! she also likes to recite. • • • Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Voice Class 2,3 Junior Declamation Contest 3 Dramatics Club............... 1 Fifi” Greenawalds Academic Francis is a small and vivacious indi- vidual, who is not only seen but also heard in class room recitation as well as in the halls. He achieved fame in his characteriza- tion of the rich old uncle in the Junior Play. Francis is quite a handyman about school, but why shouldn’t he be, his chief interest lies in the school shop. If there are tricks to be played, the first one to cast our suspicion on is Fifi”, for tricks seem to be his hobby. • • • String Ensemble 2,3 Stamp Club .. ..1 Class Play 3 Page 21 Sowkiie ( l )nr 0rrnfz Aggie” Greenawalds Academic Tall. fair, and smiling is our genial friend. Aggie.” who always has her homework. Agnes has made regular appearances on our honor roll, which is proof of her ability. Agnes is a staunch supporter of all South Whitehall activities, athletics as well as social functions. She does not participate in entertainments but can be found behind the scenes. Much of the successful compiling of the yearbook was due to Agnes untiring efforts as Ecitor- in-Chief. This young lady's delights are found in knitting, sewing, and earning her usual A. She has also been partially success- ful in blowing up the Chemistry Lab. Oh yes. Aggie” occasionally indulges in dan- cing. • • • Glee Chib 2J3.4 Student Council 2 Trumpet Staff 3JJ Honor Awards 2 J Yearbook Editor 4 International Correspondence. :.4 Spitz Kuhns' Garage Academic Monroe is one of those fellows who al- ways has the last word. Humorous, imag- inative. ambitious, and studious are char- acteristics he displays in occasional P.D. orations. Since he has been sports editor of the Trumpet' we have seen him recording statistics of basketball games. Monroe went out for track in a big way last year, but made more of a hit on the stage as the dashing brother of Sally in the Junior Flay. • • • Track. 2 3.4 Glee Chib XA3.4 Trumpet Staff 1 2 34 Class Play 3,4 Junior Oratorical Contest 3 Sowtr.ter Staff 4 Pag 22 r RuaeIl Qrim Pussy” Schnecksville Commercial Russell, who seems to be a quiet fellow in some respects, is a very lively and fun- loving fellow. Pussy’s” favorite pastime is to play basketball in school and at home. He is one of the fortunates who owns a car. His hobbies are fishing and hunting. He does a lot of small game hunting coon hunting, and also deer and bear. • • • Glee Club 1 Dramatic Club 1 No one has ever heard Lucy speak ill of anyone. During her stay at South Whitehall her pleasant disposition has endeared her to all her classmates. Lucy’s industriousness has earned for her a reg- ular place on the honor roll. She has shown versatility by partic- pating in music, dramatics, the school paper and home economics activities. This book is proof of her ability as a copy and proof reader. Lucy’s hobbies are intellectual, chiefly reading and music. She also dances oc- cassionly. • • • Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Voice Class ................. 2,3 Dramatic Club 1 Trumpet Staff 1,2,3,4 Sowhiter Staff 4 Class Play 3 Page 23 Sowliite Academic Marcus is an example of speed in slow motion, for we never know when to ex- pect him. He is a quiet lad but he has his sort of pleasure. We’ve been trying to find out what Marcus is interested in. They tell us it is electricity but when we see him work- ing industriously at mathematics we be- gin to wonder. Mooky’s hobby is radio construction work and he would like to continue in this line of work in the future. He likes all sorts of sports. 3£enru Staines Heinie” Cetronia Academic Ever smiling, always pleasant, and a highly likeable fellow is the way to des- cribe this versatile athlete and scholar. Henry is the most popular boy of our class; a friend foremost and true, a stud- ent earnest and efficient. Besides being a stellar player on the basketball team and a consistent scorer, Henry also holds the school record of nine feet six inches for the pole vault and plays baseball. Even so his name is usally found on the honor roll. • • • • • • Basketball 1,2,3,4 Junior Glee Club 1 Baseball 3,4 Track 3,4 Glee Club 1,2,4 Basketball Captain 4 Pole vaulting record. 3 Page 24 SowhUe Evie” C'Veli n Jteinzelman Qrace 3ieinzelman 'Grade” Schnecksville Sehnecksville Academic Academic Evelyn is the dark-eyed brunette who is well known for her cheery smile and ready humor. Whenever Evelyn does something she does it whole-heartedly, as was evi- denced by her splendid performance in last years pageant, fulfilling the role of a queen. Besides being an active supporter of sports and social activities, Evelyn is a friend to all. She spends her leisure time listening to the radio, (the opera takes her interest) providing she isn’t talking. Grade,” who comes from the wide open spaces, has a lot of vigor to do her studying earnestly. In addition to being an honor student, she has been successful in various school activities. She won second place in the Junior Declamation contest and ably portrayed the part of a secretary in the Junior play. Grace enjoys horseback riding, sing- ing, and taking solitary walks. She is outstanding and one of the best liked girls of her class. • • • Glee Club Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4 1 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Debating Club 1,2,3,4 Dramatic Club 1 Class Play . 3 Junior Oratorical Contest 3 Page 25 Heldy” Orefield Commercial Cletus came to us in the beginning of our Senior year from Emaus High and during the short time that he was with us, through his carefree and jovial man- ner, he has won many friends. It seems Cletus was very active in sports at Emaus High and has continu- ed that activity here, at South Whitehall. What they lost we gained. Outside of his favorite sports, football and baseball, Cletus spends a great deal of time on the rink, either ice or roller skating. • • • Baseball ...... ... ........4 (William Uterberl Bill” Orefield Commercial William is a bright, young lad, with the sunny smile, and a carefree manner who is always heard crooning in the halls. Whenever there is any stage work to do, especially the hauling of proper- ties, Bill will be the first volunteer. We often wonder why? William has been active in glee club work which led up to his participation in School Pageants. Athletically, he plays baseball being a member of the varsity the past two years. His hobbies seem to be inclined to- wards sports and traveling. He can de- scribe roads from here to anywhere. • • • Beseball 3,4 Glee Club ... 4 Page 26 r Schnecksville Ballietsville Commercial Academic Always coming to class with prepared lessons has been Grace’s assurance for being an honor student. Another factor for being on the honor roll is her liking for commercial work. Of course, practically living in a bank would create favorable surroundings. Possibly it also helped make her such an efficient class treasurer. Her hobbies are reading and photog- raphy. What better could anyone choose? • • • Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Treasurer of Class 2 Dramatic Club............. 1 Sowhiter Staff 4 Kokie,”a boy of excellent athletic pow- ers, has been a good-natured comrade to all of us throughout our high school days. Mike won his basketball honors not by luck, but by persistent hard work and many a lonesome trek home after pract- ice. Athletics had no bearing on his stud- ies for Kokie” has very often been an honor student. When he first came to South White- hall he was a trifle shy and backward, but soon conquering that he became one of the best known young men in the school. • • • Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 Glee Club 3,4 Vice President of Senior Ciass 4 Captain of Baseball team 4 Page 27 Krausie” ' Schnecksville Academic Robert is the fellow you see with a twinkle in his eye. He is generous, good natured, and a friend to all. They say Krausie” is one of the better boxers at South Whitehall. Bobby likes the shop best of all, but we don’t wonder, because it’s in his line of interest, as he is already learning his trade at home. Sometimes Bobby brings a car to school, but have you ever seen him with the same one twice? • • • Glee Club 4 • Zeke” Greenawalds Academic Earl is one of the boys with whom any- one can get along, he can kid and he can take kidding. He is always jolly and never seems to take anything seriously- not even school. Zeke” played the part of a butler in the Debating Play to perfection. In the spring we also see him chasing flies in the outfield, as he’s a member of the baseball team. Leaser's hobbies are playing the guitar, collecting stamps,and in the winter time, ice skating. He’s a smooth dancer and every one enjoys dancing with him. • • • Glee Club................. 2,3,4 String Ensemble 2,3 Stamp Club l Debating Play 4 Sowhiter Staff. 4 Page 28 Sowkiter Commercial Grace, one of the tallest girls in our class, possesses a genial personality which enables her to make friends and keep them. Her chief interest seems to lie in the commercial department where she has excelled in dictation. It is obvi- ous that Grace’s thoughts for the future incline toward the business world. Grace is always willing to do her share for the upbuilding of South Whitehall. She surpised us when she appeared in the Senior Play portraying a college girl. An unusual hobby is corresponding to girls from different sections of the coun- try. She enjoys playing basketball when- ever she has a chance. • • • Glee Club ..................4 Dramatic Club ....... 1 Class Play ....4 Academic Irene is one of the smallest of the girls in the Senior Class in stature; but when it comes to ability her height means lit- tle. She has taken special interest in English and Problems of Democracy. She also puts a great deal of time in the Art Department as an assistant to Mr. Swallow. Irene has been very active in school af- fairs, taking part in musical clubs, Trum- pet Staff, dramatics and the pageant. She took part in both class plays and acted like a real trouper. Her hobbies are swimming and ice skating. She also does a lot of sewing. • • • Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Trumpet Staff 3,4 Dramatic Club 1 Class Play 3,4 Page 29 r Shorty” Kratzers Academic Button-nose” Fogelsville Acadamic Size doesn’t count for everything especially not in Shorty’s case because she can talk faster and louder than any- one in the class. Her greatest weakness is food, particularly samples. Helen was quite active in basketball and took the part of Dotty” in the Charm School.” In Home Hygiene classes she usually becomes the patient, a role which she hopes to reverse in a few years. Her chief hobby is singing which of- ten times makes her very emotional. Button-nose” has been one of our bashful boys ever since he came to high school, one can hardly believe that he played the part of an Indian in the pag- eants. Rewellien did not become active in school activities until his Senior year, but then he made up for his lack of in- terest in other years. His best work can be seen as Editor-in-chief of the Trumpet. Button-nose” has as his hobby, news writing, music, photography and South Whitehall has capitalized on them. Glee Club 2,3 Band 4 Trumpet Staff 3,4 Glee Club 4 Class Play Debating Play 3 4 International Correspondence Photography Club 1 4 Sowhiter Staff 4 Trumpet Staff 1,2,3,4 Editcr-in-Chief of Trumpet 4 Page 30 Moser” Academic Although Arlan spends a lot of time in the noisiest place in the school, the shops, he is still one of the quietest boys of our class. Arlan especially enjoys printing. Even though Arlan did not take a very active part in our school activities he was willing to help out in the behind the scene” role. Many of us would have been in the dark had it not been for his ex- perience as a stage electrician. Driving an automobile and going swing- ing help pass the time when he is not in school. • • • Glee Club_____ 2,3 Electrician at Pageant 3 Track 4 5 rvelyn l?arri) Parry” Clifford Park Commercial For all of us Parry’s” points of char- acter are a pleasant disposition and a smile. She seldom has a cross word for anyone and is really quite an optimist Evelyn does not like to be teased, but she has to take her share of it. Because of her interest in commercial work, she is frequently found typing in the office. Her hobbies are playing tennis and basketball. Since the girls have no team in basketball, she has been doing her part as a cheerleader for South Whitehall. • • • Basketball 1 Glee Club 1,2 Secretary of Athletic Association 3,4 Cheerleader 2,3,4 Page 31 Theodore Teddy” Greenawalds Commercial First we have a gust of wind, then an awful crash, and in comes flying, none other than Teddy. Teddy studies in school because he doesn’t have much time to study out of school. He attended school only half a day during his Senior year fceirg emp- loyed by the Chronicle and News dur- ing the afternoon. Teddy was active in athletics espec- ially basketball, until his Senior year when he voluntarily gave up participa- tion to continue his afternoon work. His chief hobby lies in music espe- cially when he can sing, although he tho- roughly enjoys small game hunting ev- ery fall. Basketball,Junior Varsity Class Play Elmer is a quiet, friendly chap who is always teased about something or an- other. His chief interest lies in Math- amatics. His heart lies in farming and he is very active and prominent in 4 H Club work. He was acclaimed the State Champion potatoe grower this past year. Truly, he is a potatoe kirg. Even with all these activities, he still finds time for hunting, and music for a hobby. • • • Glee Club . 1,2,3,4 Page 32 1,2 3 Sowkite Academic Commercial Throughout her four years at South Whitehall Thelma has achieved success in her studies. She loves fun, but never neglects her studies, as is proved by her honor roll record. Although Thelma seems quite serious at times, she has her sense of humor by being able to laugh at a minutes notice. To her credit is the helpfulness she has given to friends and teachers during her years at high school. Thelma enjoys skat- ing, singing, and reading. • • • Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Dramatic Club 1 Sowhiter Staff 4 Small in stature, talkative, and a pleas- ing disposition are Verna’s outstanding traits. Her helpfulness as Assistant Lib- rarian has been especially appreciated by her friends. Although her hobby is collecting pic- tures of friends, she enjoys dancing and social activities. She is also in demand as a typist for various school organiza- tions. In her Junior year she achieved fame for the wonderful way she portrayed the character of Sally” in the class play, The Charm School”. • • • Glee Club 2,4 Trumpet Staff 4 Sowhiter Staff 4 Class Play 3 Junior Oratorical 3 Page 33 Cetronia Academic The distinct honor of being President of a class for four consecutive years goes to George, our tall red-headed lad. Just as he has conducted the affairs of the Senior Class and made it one of the out- standing classes to graduate from South Whitehall, so he has conducted himself. He is not only a brilliant student, hut al- so excells on the basketball court, the cinder track, and the jumping pits. Even Class Presidents have hobbies; George tells us he likes to sleep,and build up energy for his second hobby-sports. • • • Basketball 1,2,3,4 Track 2,3,4 Glee Club 4 Class Play 3 Band 1,2 Class President 1,2,3,4 Scherer” Cetronia Commercial Althea, our quiet and serene friend, is usually busy helping in the Commer- cial Department. There she is building the foundation for her future more se- curely. A love for flowers has preserved for her a genial disposition. Another hobby is attending the cinema whenever poss- ible. Althea was one of the girls in, The Charm School, ” and did the typing for this yearbook. • • • Glee club ...............1,2,3,4 Secretary of Class i Sowhiter Staff.............. 4 Class Play 3 Page 34 Mim _Miriam Seidel Troxell’s Crossing Commercial This gifted lady sings charmingly and has a funny little giggle that makes her known any place. Mim” belongs to that group of girls who, though always busy, do everything well. She proved her dramatic ability when she was cast in the Debating Play; and later took the leading role in the Junior Play. She won first honors in the Junior Declamation Contest. Seidel’s favorite hobbies are bicycle riding and tatting. • • • Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Voice Class .................... 2,3 Secretary of Class 2,3,4 Debating Club..................2,3,4 Class Play.......................3,4 Declamation Contest 3 O) illiam Semmel Semmel” Ormrod Academic Our classmate, Semmel, is very fond of his home-town, Ormrod and is always talking about it. Really, Ormrod has everything bigger and better. He admits that he is not of the very studious type but he gets along. His talent lies chiefly in music, and as a re- sult has become a very active member of the band and orchestra. Semmel’s hobbies are trumpet play- ing, printing and model railroading. (No wonder, he knows something about Ger- man railroading.) • • • Band 3,4 Orchestra 4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Trumpet Staff Debating play. 4 Ginnie” Wennersville Commercial Seldom heard, but always heard of. is the way we introduce Virginia. The class could not have selected a more able class financier, who must press the mem- bers for dues. Besides being active in school affairs she has consistently attained the honor roll. Virginia spends a great deal of time reading and intersperses this only with thrusts of movies or witnessing basket- ball and baseball games. • • • Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Treasurer of Class 3,4 Sowhiter Staff.............. 4 Of lice Stnifli . Schmitty” Krocksville Academic Schmitty” has always been teased a- bout her red hair, but she never once lived up to the tradition of redheads, for she did not display a temper. She talks so much that sometimes we have trou- ble stopping her. Last year she proved her musical abil- ity by singing the solos for the wedding scene of the pageant. Music is one of Alice’s many hobbies. Others are sewing, movies, and bicycl- ing. She has a dislike too, typing. • • Glee Club 1,2,3,4 International Correspondence 1 Page 36 Commercial Ben is a tall, slender fellow with a charming personality, fine character, and nothing is too much trouble for him. Coming to us from North Whitehall he immediately took an interest in bas- ketball and became one of our Trojans this year. He has also been willing at all times to participate in other activities. He spends a great deal of his time in the print shop. In his Senior year he clinched” a berth on the pitching staff of the base- ball team. Ben’s hobbies are athletics, swimming, and dancing. • • • Basketball 1,2,3,4 Captain of Junior Varsity 3 Baseball....................3,4 Cetronia Commercial If you hear a lot of noise or an argu- ment usually you’ll find Schmity” some- where in the midst of it. But still Paul is capable of winning and holding the friendship of his fellow students. Athletically South Whitehall has pro- fited by his membership on the baseball team. Paul has used his talking ability to good advantage as business manager of this year book. Many an advertiser and subscriber has yielded to his persua- sion. Schmity” says he’s selling automo- biles and winning contests as his hobby, but we believe he excells in storytelling. • • • Baseball............... 2,3,4 Glee Club...................1 Yearbook Staff..............4 Page 37 Sowhtte Snowy’ Ormrod Academic f '4 CKatkrtjn Stephan Kitty” Crackersport Commercial You will have to travel far before you will meet a more likeable chap. Snowy” is not a noisy fellow but he joins in the fun. He is interested in art work and in- tends to prepare for commercial art. Snowy” has made many a poster for the activities of the class of ’38. Snowy’s” hobby is listening to the radio and dancing. Although he is so short he can steer the tall girls on the dance floor. • • • Baseball Manager 1,2 Glee Club.. 1,2,3,4 International Correspondence 1 By possessing Kitty as a member of our class, we have a lot to be thankful for; especially for her piano playing dur- ing music class and auditorium periods. She was also a capable accompanist for the orchestra. Besides music, Kathryn’s chief interest is her school work. She is an ardent sup- porter of South Whitehall and all its ac- tivities. Kitty’s hobby consists mostly in taking long rides on a bicycle; that is, when she is not tickling the ivories. • • • Orchestra 2,3,4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Page 38 Sowliite CVornta Stuck lei) Stuc” Clifford Park Commercial Norma is the youngest girl in the class of ’38. She has been loyal and sincere to those who are among her friends. Her studiousness and her liking for commer- cial work has made her an honor student during her four years at South Whitehall. She has been assisting Mr. Schaeffer as office secretary for the past two years. Stuc” passes the time reading and list- ening to the radio. • • • Jr. Glee Club 1 Dramatic Club ..............1 • Bud” Greenawalds Commercial Step aside folks, and let’s hear the lit- tle man of the commercial section give you a talk about his training as a busi- ness man. Bud’ leads the discussion in bookeeping class. He is a student who has the ability to be successful in any- thing he undertakes. Bud” likes to swim, fish, and enjoys other outdoor activities. He is a mem- ber of the Greenawalds Boy Scout Troop. Clarence is a member of the cheerlead- ing sqaud and does a fine job of putting fight into the South Whitehall basket- ball squad. • • • Track Manager 4 Cheerleader .............. 2,3,4 Page 39 SowliLte Walberts Academic A calm but hearty laugh, a quiet but pleasant disposition are Ralph’s charac- teristics. He goes slowly from class to class; however, when he approaches the print shop his demeanor is changed. Here most of his time is spent. Heading the production of the Sowhiter, he has worked unceasingly. Werley is quite a manager; he handles school money as the manager of the school store, and beside this, he is man- ager of our basketball team. • • • Basketball Manager............4 Glee Club............... U2.3.4 Sowhiter Staff................4 Ormrod Academic Music has rhythm, but Sugar” has charm. He is Crosby’s only rival; this makes him one of the popular boys of the class. He is seen going lazily to classes, although he says he has no thoughts. He can always find time to go to the movies and support our basketball team. Despite his peculiarities, the girls all still think he’s cute. • • • Basketball, Junior Varsity 3 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 International Correspondence 1 Class Play .................. 4 Page 40 Sowkite r EX-MEMBERS Dorothy dams Althea Baer Irtne Bulliet Peter Bilous Earl Blose Helen Bondra Walter Brezner Eugene Carl Ben Daubert Eleanor Diehl Michael Drabick Theresa Drabick Helen Eckhart Pauline Eckhart Betty Erb Ida Esterley Cora Felchock Anna Fixl Herbert Fntzinger Dorothy Gantz Theodore German Hilda Gimbel Anna Goida Eva Gruver Forrest Guth Robert Haines Christine Haldewan Ralph Handwerk John Hawrylo Mike Hollick Beulah Hunsicker Lester Kale Warren Kern Margene Kistler Mary Kochenash Mary Kosht Frank Kovac Robert Kuhns Dorothy Kulp Henry Labenberg Joseph Laudenslager John Lechki William Lichtenwalner Anna Maitski John Masiko Anna Mauser Marjorie Miller Ray Miller Warren Mohr Andrew Nush Howard Ott Jack Paul Fannie Potrayko Myron Radio June Rabert Henry Rohr Mary Romanic Helen Ruch Harry Salasz Martin Schaeffer Charlotte Scheffler Kathryn Scheffler Alverta Seidel Julia Sherbotie Willard Sicker Althea Siegfried Steven Simock Henry Sleight Jennie Smith Donald Snyder Harold Snyder Joe Sosnowski Donald Stephen Dorothy Sypherd Helen Torba Mary Torba Harold Troutman Edward Weiss Ralph B. Werley Frank Wexler Gladys Wexler Walter Whitaker Frank Wiltrout Alex Wischuk Miriam Wotring David Xander Ruth Xander Joe Zavada Page 41 Sowkiler COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Overture .......................... School Orchestra Poet and Peasant” Suppe Seredy Processional .............. School Orchestra War March of the Priests”(Athalia) Mendelssohn Invocation... The Reverend John A. Guth Chorus ........ Senior Class Pilgrims’ Chorus”(Tannhauser) Wagner Class Oration Grace Heintzelman Vocal Duet Lucy Guth Rachael Folk It Was a Lover and His Lass” Newton Commencement Address Dr. N. E. McClure President of Ursinus College Selection Senior Class Choir 'Song of Farewell” Richard Kountz Remarks Mervin J. Wertman Superintendent of Lehigh County Schools Brass Trio (a) Serenade F. Schubert (b) Crimson Blushes Lester Kenneth Bortz, William Semmel, Richard Becker Awarding of Prizes and Presentation of Graduates Calvin S. Frankenfield, Supervising Principal Awarding of Diplomas Edwin J. Greenawald President of South Whitehall School Board The Alma Mater ...................... Senior Class Effie N. Neubert, ’30 Benediction The Reverend John A. Guth Recessional School Orchestra The Cup Winner”........................ Seredy Page 42 BACCALAUREATE ORDER OF SERVICE Calvin S. Frankenfield, M.A., Presiding Processional The Church’s One Foundation” ..........Wesley School Orchestra Hymn ....... All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” Audience Invocation and Prayer Rev. Joseph B. Mohr Hymn Day is Dying in the West.” Audience Scripture Lesson _.. Rev. Joseph B. Mohr Offertory In the Time of Roses.” Reichardt School Orchestra Hymn with Descant Fairest Lord Jesus.” Junior Class Choir Sermon Rev. Joseph B. Mohr Announcements Calvin S. Frankenfield Hymn Faith of Our Fathers” Audience Benediction.................................. Rev. Joseph B. Mohr Recessional Send Out Thy Light” ............. Gounod School Orchestra Page 43 THE SENIOR PLAY The Senior Play, Miss Jimmy, by Jean Provence was present- ed in the High School Auditorium on February 16 and 17, 1938. This play was directed by Dorothy S. Smith. CAST OF CHARACTERS Louise, Doris Diefenderfer, nineteen years of age, pleasant, sensitive, and sincere still looking for a Mr. Prince Charming. Florence, Vivian Eisenhard, her roommate, awkward, and having finished with fairy stories has taken to reading blood and thunder murder mysteries. Catherine, Grace Leibenguth. a junior and the blond type men are said to prefer. She definitely prefers men. Doris, Irene Masiko, her freshman roommate, and the youngest in the group. Harriet, Lucille Dorney, a senior, and rankly a snob, who expects her school mates to cater to her. Droopy, Sam Conrad, the colored man-of-all-work who is just as fast under the hat as he is on the ground. Miss Watkins, Evelyn Flemish, dean of the college. She had a boy friend who went to Cuba with T. R. and he never came back. She is still waiting. ■Jimmy, Leonard Wetherhold, a stray junior from State College, young, audacious, and enthusiastic about life and college. Prof. Frazier, Monroe Greene, a Rhodes Scholar, instructor in English and the pride of the English Department. Program COMMITTEES Miss Pharaoh Tickets Miss Morgan Publicity Betty Bell Scenery Mr. Hausman Lighting Mr. Swallow Michael Sosnowsky Printing Mr. Keener Usher s Mr. Wilson Page 44 JUNIOR PLAY The Gharm School” was presented by the Junior Class on December 9 and 10,1936. It was directed by Rachael E. Brown. The Characters were played by: Austin Bevans George Rowney David MacKenzie Earl M. Blose George Boyd Monroe Greene Jim Simpkins Teddy Reiff Tim Simpkins Kenneth Bortz Homer Johns Francis Foose Elise Benedotti Miriam Seidel Miss Hays Lucy Jane Guth Miss Curtis Grace Heintzelman Sally Boyd Verna Roth Muriel Doughty Lucille Dorney Ethel Spelvin Irene Masiko Alix Mercier Doris Diefenderfer Lillian Stafford Evelyn Flemish Madge Kent Eva Gruver Dotsie Helen Miller School Girls COMMITTEES Althea Scherer Virginia Sittler Kathryn Stephens Vivian Eisenhard Program Miss May R. Morgan Property Rachael Folk Sam Conrad Publicity Mr. Wm. W. Swallow Scenery Mr. Howard J. Hausman Printing Mr. Wm. R. Keener Page 45 Sowliite r JUNIOR ORATORICAL CONTEST Our Junior Oratorical Contest was held Friday, April 23, 1937 in the High School Auditorium. The judges were Ruth Wenrick, Mary Rickenback, both from Kutztown State Teachers College and Dr. Ziegler of Cedar Crest College. The program follows: 'No Room for Mother'1 Verna Roth Gaiety Polka ’ ....................................... Comet Solo Kenneth Bortz Dinner on Fifth Avenue'1............................. Miriam Seidel Lullaby ................................. Vocal Duet Lucy Jane Guth Rachael Folk Told by the Schoolmaster'’....................... Grace Heintzelnam Londonderry Air .... Junior Banjo and Guitar Ensemble Francis Foose Althea Scherer Earl Leaser June Rabert Elmer Reitz ' At the Declamation Contest”. The Cornish May Song”...... Miriam Seidel Lucille Dorney Virginia Sittler Evelyn Hemish Tribute to a Dog” .......... ...-...-........... Rachael Folk .....— Junior Vocal Octette Clarence Trumbauer Monroe Greene Earl Blose Henry Labenberg ................. Monroe Greene Miriam Seidel received first honors and Grace Heintzelman second. Miriam Seidel represented South Whitehall at the county contest at Coplay, April, 30,1937. Whitehall received first honors, and Catasauqua received second honors. Page 46 CLASS HISTORY OUR FRESHMAN YEAR — The Class of ’38 entered South Whitehall High School in September 1934. The Freshman Class was divided into three sections—9A, 9B, and 9C. Miss Hoffman, Miss Sarig, and Miss Nyce were the homeroom teachers of the respective sections. The first semester of the year was spent in trying to avoid the pranks which the upper classmen always enjoy playing on the timid Freshmen. It was when we were Freshmen that Mr. Keener saw fine basketball pros- pects in our class. He decided to start a . unior High School basketball team which was composed of Henry Haines, Kenneth � .oi 1z, ooiin Masiko, Henry Sleight, Paul Smith, George Rowney, Teddy Reiff, Frank Wiltrout. Harold Snyder. Mike Kokolus, and Steven Simock. The cheerleading team called for several new members—Vivian liiisenhard, Anna Fixl, and Evelyn Flemish responded. Mr. Gibble organized a Junior High School Debating Team, of which Grace iieintzelman, Grace Hummel, Irene ivlasiko, and Lucille Dorney were members. Although we as Freshmen received little credit, regardless of the achievement, we believe that the foundation of our remaining h.gh school days was securely built. li was during our Freshmen year that South Whitehall presented its first pageant, “The American Dream Unfolds.” in the Dornev Park Theatre, wo SOPHOMORES — Our Sophomore year began with a desire to prove ourselves worthy by entering w hole-heartedly into every activity. Our class again was divided into sections A, B, and C, with Miss Morgan, Mr. Gibble, and Mr. Bucher, the respective homeroom teachers. It was on October 15, 1935, that our class sponsored the Hanley Marionettes. The Varsity basketball team claimed Henry Haines and George Rowney as valuable members. We held our annual election in which George Rowney was elected presi- i e .t; Lucille Dorney, vice president; Miriam Seidel, secretary; and Grace Hummel, treasuier. Grace Heintzelman and Lucille Dorney were members of the debating team. When we were Sophomores, the second original pageant was presented in the high school auditorium. “A People Prospers” was a great success. AS JUNIORS — We returned to South Whitehall with great hopes in mind. Our enrollment liad decreased to 71. Our new homeroom teachers w ere Mr. Wilson for the Academic section, and Mr. Keener for the Commercial,section. It was during our Junior year that w’e. the Class of IIS. presented “The Charm School,” under the direction of f.'.'iss Brown. The characters in he play were very well portrayed by the actors and actresses in the Junior Class. “The Charm School” was the first dramatic production sponsored by the c ass; it was one of the finest plays ever presented at our school. Miriam Seidel won the Junior Oratorical Contest, which w’as held in the high school auditorium. Grace Heintzelman placed second in the contest. Miriam Seidel represented our school at the county contest held in the Coplay High School audi- torium. The debating teams, of which Grace Heintzelman, Lucille Dorney. and Miriam Se’del were members, sponsored a play,“Dying to Live.” The play was a farce in three acts. Henry Haines. Mike Kokolus.and George Rovnev became capable mern- brrs of our Trojan basketball team. It was in our Junior yeat that South Whitehall Captured the league championship. On November 14, 1936. the science -la-ses. under the direction of Mr. Franken- field and Mr. Leibenguth. motored to Philadelphia to visit the Franklin Institute. Each student obtained much enjoyment and much knowledge at the institute. As we completed our Junior year, we, the Junior Class, acted as hosts and hostesses to the Seniors at the annual Senior farewell. The gymnasium was attrac- t’vely decorated with streamers and drapes. The Glen Garden Orchestra furnished the music for the occasion. Page 47 Sowkite The third original pageant was presented when we were Juniors. “I Am Music” was presented in the high school auditorium. The entire student body took part in it to make it a great success. AS SENIORS — During our Junior year the class enrollment gradually dwindled. When we entered as Seniors, our roll now numbered fifty-four. We held a new election of officers: George Rowney was elected president; Mike Kokolus, vice president; Miriam Seidel, secretary; and Virginia Sittler, treas- urer. It was at this time that Miss Pharoah was added as our class adviser. It was when we were Seniors that we were allowed to sponsor dances. We sponsored our first dance in November as a Thanksgiving dance. The dance was a great success. Its success was so impressive in the minds of the faculty that they i.ecideu the students of South Whitehall needed more social functions. In November the debating club presented “Sis Perkins” under the direction of Miss Ada Umberger. Lucille Dorney lortrayed the part of “Sis” Perkins. The comedy was enjoyed by two large audiences. The debating team included Grace Ildintzelman. Lucille Dorney, Miriam Seidel, and Monroe Greene. The team had a successful season. The South Whitehall basketball team of this season was composed of Henry Haines, Mike Kokolus, Kenneth Bortz, Sam Conrad, George Rowney, and Ben Smith. Henry Haines was the very able captain of the Trojan basketball team. Sam Conrad became the track captain in his Senior year. Monroe Greene. George Rowney, Arlan Moser, and Henry Haines were members of the track team in their Senior year, violence Trumbauer was the Senior manager. Mike Kokolus was the captain of the bascbah team in his Senior year. Bill Herbert. Ben Smith, Cletus Held, Henry lia'nes, Paul Smith, Earl Leaser, Kenneth Bortz were members of the baseball team. I '.ck Beecker was the manager of the baseball team. In December the Senior Class sponsored another dance and card party. The music was furnished by the Rhythm Ramblers. Many alumni, students, and friends attended the social event. The gymnasium—a decorated with Christmas adornments. In February the second grand dramatic play was presented by the class. The play, ‘‘Miss Jimmy,” was coached by Miss Dorothy Smith. Leonard Wetherhold por- trayed the part of “Miss Jimmy.” Others who starred as members of the cast were Do is D'efenderfer, Evelyn Flemish. Irene Masiko. Vivian Eisenhard, Lucille Dorney, G ace Leibenguth. Monroe Greene, and Sam Conrad. The play was presented to two large delighted audiences. RewelPen Mohr was editor of the Trumvet in h's Senior year. Lucy Guth, Doris Diefenderfer. Verna Roth, and Betty Bell completed the Senior staff. A pageant. “The Pied Piper,” was presented in the high school auditorium, during the month of May. The pageant was under the direction of the faculty. The c’:a acters a:d choruses were composed of ■‘••d'-nts f-om fifth to twelfth grades inclu- sive. The pageant was well presented and thus it was liked by all those that attended. It was in the latter part of May that the Senior Cass traveled to New York by +rH:i . When we reached New York, we traveled about the city in a sight-seeing bus. I- the e-ening of that same day we boarded a boat and traveled to Boston. The fol- ’owing day was spent sight-seeing in Boston. That evening we returned to New York by boat. This day was spent traveling to West Point, and in the evening we i- vaded the streets of New York. Late that evening we returned home — with sore feet, but very pleasant memories. Exams over, we now had the final ten 'Livs to spend at South Whitehall. Our baccalaureate was held on Sunday evening. May 29, in the high school auditorium. On Tuesday morning, June 2. we held our last frolic together in our class day exercises. And then in the evening of that dav. in all our dignity, we received our diplomas as the commencement exercises were held. Atid so the class parted, possibly never to he united in one group again, but with this year book we will always be able to bring them together as boys and girls from South Whitehall. Paee 8 CLASS PROPHECY It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when Junior and Patsy insisted that I sit down beside them and tell them about the people I went to school with. I sent Patsy to the bookcase to get my ’38 Sowhiter and the three of us sat side by side and paged through the book until we came to “Dick” Becker’s picture. 1 told the children that: Richard Becker is doing wonderful work in scientific farming. Oh! there’s Mrs. Teddy Reiff, or the former Betty Bell. Betty and Teddy are now living very happily in a cozy bungalow in Allentown. Raymond Billiard is succeeding in farming. It was just last fall that “Butch” was crowned “Potato King.” “Kenny” Bortz, ai.er a tough climb, is now the orchestra leader of the best swing band in the land. Paul Brown is a great New York playwright. Arthur Brown has advanced from the semi-professional baseball leagues to the great American Baseball League. Eva Bundy graduated from Allentown Nurses College and what’s more, she has just become the wife of an up and coming young doctor. “Sammy” Conrad has done great work. ‘ oam established a dairy farm in the hills of SchnecksviUe. Oh! and there’s “Diffy.” Doris Diefenderfer has been in New York modeling dresses for Vogue and is now married. “Sell” Dorney finished nurses college and now she is happily married. And v hat’s more, she is living in her much talked of “dream home” at Mont Alto. Vivian Eisenhard has just advanced herself to a huyer’s position at Leh’s Department Store, v. i.oys Emig is teaching school at the SchnecksviUe Consolidated Schools. Frances Eskey is a secretary in the Lehigh Railr ad offices. Evelyn Flemish is the accom- plished singer featured in “Kenny” Bortz’s orchestra. Rachael Folk has reached her goal. She is now reciting poetry over the national hook-up. Frances Foose is the chief chemical engineer at the Trojan Powder Works. Monroe Greene has estab- lished a private hospital, with Agnes Frantz as medical technologist and head of the nursing staff. Russell Grim has proved to the nation that Diesel motors are economi- cal. Lucy Guth has accepted the proposal presented by a great pianist. With the pianist as her life partner, she will gradually build up her name as a famous colora- ti: le soprano. Marcus Guth has succeeded in popularizing television in radio. lienrv Haines is now a successful -'•tnrnev in the firm of Haines, Haines and Unities. On the stage of the Metropolitan Opera Company we find Evelyn Heintzel- rran singing her way toward fame. Grace Heintzelman is the literary critic for the New York Herald-Tribune. Each day in the daily paper we find Cletus Held becoming more famous as a great pitcher in National League Baseball. “Bill” Herbert is an engineer for the corporation Herbert Herbert. In the bank at SchnecksviUe we find a familiar secretary, Grace Hummel. Mike Kokolus is now lightweight boxing eham- n on of the world. The domestic super-service garage along Route 309 is now under the capable supervision of Robert Krause. Oh! there’s “Zeke” Leaser. Earl Leaser is an accomplished guitar player. He accompanies Flemish w'hile she sings. In the corporation of Herbert Herbert we find Grace Leibenguth. Evelyn Parry. Althea Scherer. Miriam Seidel, Kathryn Stephens, and Norma Stuckley as very efficient secretaries in the various offices of the firm. Tn the Greene Private Hospital, Irene Masiko and Helen Miller are doing general duty nursing. Rewellien Mohr, better known fo us as “ Buttonnose,” is a chemical engineer at Bethlehem Steel Corpora- tion. In Krause’s modernistic garage. Arlan Moser is working as a mechanic and attendant. Here’s Teddy Reiff who through many years of experience has been pro- moted to Editor of the Allentown Morning Call. E'nier Reitz has finally grafted a new tvpe of potato. In the first grade at the .Tames W. Good School, Thelma Rockel can be seen teaching her dear pupils. Verna Roth has established a beauty shop in which she beautifies the hair of her former classmates. The Supplee Ice Cream plant has obtained the services of George Rowney. Tn the A'lentown Morning Call. William Semmel is doing printer’s work. In the same office, Virginia Sittler is employed as a Pane 49 stenographer. There’s Alice Smith; she’s happily married and is now living in Chap- mans. “Ben” Smith is driving a truck for the MacFadden Freight Lines. With Cietus Held in professional baseball we also find Paul Smith. Held pitches while Smith does the catching. In New York. Michael Sosnowski is employed as an art instructor in a famous art school. In the private office of Hess Brothers we find Clarence Trum- bauer as the trustworthy accountant. Ralph Werley is the new editor of the much talked of newspaper “Gossip.” “Sugar” Wetherhold has succeeded Mr. Leibenguth as the chemistry professor at South Whitehall High School. “Children, now I have told you what my former classmates are doing. Each picture allows me to remember the enjoyment and knowledge I received at dear old South Whitehall.” AS WE WERE IN ’37 Page 50 asses umor Sophomore 0 resL wian fS'Lcjhtli Seventh QraJe Page 51 Sowkite JUNIOR CLASS Class Officers President ... Vice President Secretary ... Treasurer ... . Naomi Kennedy .....Alton Kuhns Lorraine Hartranft ... Gene Shumaker Class Advisers Miss Brown Miss Lesher Mr. Genszler Mr. Leibenguth Page 52 Sowkite JUNIORS Academic Robert Bastian Lloyd Beidler Jacob Bomgardncr William Clemson Charles Diehl Melvin Dilcherd Wesley Dorney Edward Hawrylo James Heiney Thomas Henninger John Kochanasz Ernest Krause John Linde Elwood Ludke Bernard McClusky Herbert Messner Richard Miller Roy Miller Luther Musselman Theodore Rohr Harvey Schmoyer Stanley Sohreck William Sefing Robert Trainer Edward Weiss Marjorie Bower Eleanor Haas Naomi Kennedy Loretta Krommes Grace Moyer Anna Peters Arlece Rex Frances Ritter Mary Rowney Gene Shumaker Jean Stauffer Mary Trobetsky Irene Tust Gladys Whitaker Marion Yenser Commercial Vernon Dehrs Clarence Grammes Forrest Guth Mike Gourniak Albert Haring Alton Hausman Robert Helfrich John Krupa Alton Kuhns Francis Laudenslager Charles Merkel Eugene Nagle Joseph Ondrejca Gerald Riedy Mike Romansky John Rosko Richard Stoudt Myron Torby David Xander Ruth Bortz Kathryn Everett Joyce Folk Lorraine Hartranft Marie Heilman Ruth Lazarus Gladys Liebenguth Laura Loch Dorothy Oswa Id Ida Ott Marie Peters Lillian Reinert Velma Roth Ruth Schmoyer Maude Sechler Anna Stimmel Page 63 SOPHOMORE CLASS Class Officers Leon Rabenold James Becker Frank Faustner Pearl Haines Class Advisers Mr. Hausman Miss Roth Mr. Meckley Page 54 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SOPHOMORES Academic James Becker James Schuon William Bell Roger Sell Warren Best Robert Townsend Wilmer Frantz Earl Waricher Herman Handwerk Jean Bastian Donald Henninger Alice Gensler Gilbert. Hess Marion Heist George Huber Rachael Knauss Harold Kuhns Leona Lichtenwalner Walter Oberholzer Geraldine Linde Martin Reeder Pauline Masiko Thomas Ritter Esther Reiterman Nevin Schall Robert Schmoyer Commercial Lois Wetherhold Thomas Balia Leon Rabenold Elinor Labenberg Elmer Blose James Redline Ellen Laubach Andrew Chrin Leroy Roger Gladys Mangold Roland Eskey Alfred Schadler Margaret Miller Reuben Esterley Edgar Scheffler Anna Nau Frank Faustner Clifford Schleicher Betty Newhard Roy Foster Leonard Schupp Mamie Oberla Frank Gimbel Russell Sensinger Dorothy Parry Robert Guth Russell Wotring Betty Person Leonard Haring Fern Christman Dorothy Rau Raymond Hethrington Althea Diehl Lucille Reinhard John Hudock Catherine Erwin Mildred Rinker Isaac Jacobs Althea Fenstermaker Ruth Rumble Earl Kleckner Minerva Grammes Marcia Rupert Lawrence Krumanocker Beulah Gressley Lucille Schmidt David Laudenslager Pearl Haines Olive Seidel Peter Madensky Ruth Hock Helen Smith Carlton Miller Althea Krause Georgians Wenninger Clarence Nagle Joseph Otto Kathryn Krause Mary Kraynick Page 55 FRESHMAN CLASS President ... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer.... Class Officers Sttven Plarr Willard Dorney Helen Meesner Lucille Hummel Class Advisers Miss Wertman Page 56 Mr. Henninger Sowkite r NTNTH GRADE Academic Edward Bortz Franklin Miller Grace Conrad Willard Dorney Ross Miller Emma Fox Raymond Gallucci David Moyer Faith Gensler Leroy Hoffman Steven Plarr Marion Guth Roy Kern Andrew Simock Thelma Haas John Kokolus Donald Tait Arlene Mackes William Kokolus Steven Weslosky Olga Mutz John Maitski Marie Bittner Lois Ruch John Meckel Florentine Steckel Commercial Harold Ankrom Harold Shellhamer Irene Hilbert Myron Baer Ernest Stephens Lucille Hummel Ira Bertsch Fred Stephens Marie Kistler Carl Betz Edward Stoudt Elizabeth Kuhns Harold Burkhardt Arthur Stuber Ruby Lorish Joseph Datta Alexander Todt Althea Mangold Steven Drabic Mike Trobetsky Kathryn Mauser Edgar Frankenfield Charles Umrysh Helen Messner Harold Gantz Clarence Werley Dorothy Musselman Frank Goida Wilmer Werner Irene Nau William Heller Leon Whitaker Irene Reenock Oliver Laudenslager Florence Baer Arlene Reinert Albert Lesko Dorothy Behney Viola Reinsmith Ernest Lichtenwalner Diana Bellotti Hilda Reiss Mike Liposhitz Jeanne Bittner Arlene Ritter William Mangold June Borman Anna Romansky John Odunchock Fern Bortz Mildred Roth Carl Oswald Helen Demko Ruth Shellhamer Ernest Reinert Rachael Dottery Leona Schumaker David Rex Cecelia Figura Stella Strunk Edward Rosco Grace Geist Elizabeth Tzope Leon Scheffler Catherine Gresser Sohpie Wenninger Roscoe Schmick Bessie Guth Althea Xander Wilmer Schmoyer Kathyrn Helfrich Arlene Zettlemoyer Leroy Sell Viola Henritzy John Warren Page 57 EIGHTH GRADE CLASS Class Officers ...................... Paul Rabenold .................... Madeline Jaindl ................... Lucretia George ...................... Sara Siegfried Class Advisers Miss Minner Miss Smith Page 58 President ..... Vice President. Secretary ..... Treasurer..... EIGHTH GRADE Kathleen Albright Elmer Burkhardt Betty Arnette Richard Clauss Anna May Bankes Henry Dorney Dorothy Bell Lloyd Dottery Gloria Byington Charles Fehnel June Dittmar Mark Gearhart Lorraine Diehl Richard Gery Arlene Erb Oliver Haas Geraldine Fenstermaker Robert Heist Lucretia George Robert Heller Arlene Gruber Robert Hethrington Marie Haines Richard Kleintop Frances Hamilton Billy Knechel Madeline Heimbach Paul Knerr Madeline Jaindl Robert Lichtenwalner Cecelia Knopf Maynard Linde Verna Kramer William Markle Ruth Marsteller Harold Masenheimer Althea Masenheimer Benton Miller Kathryn Newhard Elwood Miller Frances Peters George Miller Verna Reichard Kenneth Moses Miriam Ritter Robert Nagle Kathleen Roth John Novak Estella Schadler John Peters Marian Schleicher Paul Rabenold Betsy Shumaker Jack Robinson Sara Ellen Siegfried Carl Roth Enid Smith William Russell Mary Smith Elton Samuels Kathryn Snyder Paul Smith Margaret Waricher Clair Sourwine Francis Bach Raymond Stahley John Balliet Henry Warmkessel George Blank Allen Wieder Warren Wisser Page 59 SEVENTH GRADE CLASS Class Officers President................................................Lillie Arndt Vice President..........................................Robert Leshko Secretary ...........................................Clara Montagner Treasurer.........................................Clifford Schoemaker Advisers Miss Schumaker Mr. Lauther Miss Umberger Page 60 SEVENTH GRADE Lillie Arndt Evelyn Bell Jeanette Bender Lorraine Blank Caroline Buchman Mary Buynak Dorothy Correll May Faust Madeline Fillman Jane Fox Betty Garnet Delphine George Elinor German Margaret German Patricia Hand Doris Herbert Naomi Hock Fay Hontz Joyce Kern Joyce Liebenguth Mary Madensky Frances Mangold Grace Markle Arlene Meckes Betty Meyers Virginia Mohr Clara Montagner Lillian Musselman Betty Jane Muster Van Reed Newhard Helen Novak Dorothy Pearsall Mary Pearsall Jean Person Arlene Rau Christine Reinhard Marion Roth Miriam Ruth Kathryn Semmel Eleanor Scherer Grace Siegfried Hilda Thomas Betty Troutman Mildred Waricher Mae Wasser Elinor Werley Marie Werley Marion Werley Doris Wetherhold Lewis Balliet William Bastian William Batz Joseph Berkemeyer Walter Blose Roy Bortz Russell Bretz Vernon Burkhardt Elwood Eichner Franklin Fillman Robert Frankenfield James Frankenfield Harold Guildner Stanley Grim Ralph Guth Frederick Heilman Joseph Hoffner Mike Krasulak Lewis Kuhns Robert Lesko Lynwood Mack Clifford Mickley Thomas Nagle Bruce Nester Donald Oswald Benjamin Redline Gilbert Repp Clifford Shoemaker Ernest Seidel Wayne Sheetz Clare Shellhamer Harold Stahley James Stahlnecker George Steckel Kenneth Stoudt Eugene Thomas Harley Wenninger Page 61 SERVICE STAFF OFFICE SECRETARY Evelyn E. Cole CUSTODIANS AND BUS DRIVERS Tilghman G. Roth Irwin A. Guth Joseph E. Guth Harold C. Schraden Alfred J. Sittler KITCHEN STAFF Mrs. Daisy Everett Mrs. Irene Fichter Mrs. Irene Moll Mrs. Clara Price Mrs. Stella Bunk Organizations Senior Selected Gh oras CN.lnth C rade Gh orus Orchestra dBand Grumpet CDehatbicj HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS The Senior High School Selected Chorus is a group consisting of 100 meml iers of the Senior High School. It meets every Monday morning from eight to nine o'clock, and is under the direction of Mrs. DeGroot Those belonging to this organization are not asked to attend the weekly music classes. It is the endeavor of this organization to sing ar.d ap- preciate worthwhile music, so that a concert may be presented in the near future. OFFICERS OF THE CHORUS Director ..... Mrs. DeGroot President Henry Haines Vice President Lucille Dorney Secretary Miriam Seidel Treasurer ... Virginia Sittler Custodians .............. Leon Rabenold Evelyn Flemish Paul Brown Pianists ..............................................Lucille Schmidt Kathryn Stephens Page 64 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SELECTED CHORUS Jean Bastian Geraldine Linde Robert Bastian Laura Loch James Becker Peter Madensky Lloyd Beidler Irene Masiko Betty Bell Pauline Masiko Earl Blose Charles Merkle Elmer Blose Helen Miller Ruth Bortz Rewellien Mohr Arthur Brown Grace Moyer Paul Brown Betty Newhart Fern Christman Walter Oberholtzer Sam Conrad Joseph Ondrejca Doris Diefenderfer Dorothy Oswald Lucille Dorney Ida Ott Kathryn Everett Dorothy Parry Evelyn Flemish Marie Peters Joyce Folk Leon Rabenold Rachel Folk Lillian Reinert Agnes Frantz Esther Reiterman Alice Gensler Elmer Reitz Monroe Greene Frances Ritter Lucy Guth Thomas Ritter Marion Guth Leroy Rodgers Henry Haines John Rosko Pearl Haines Velma Roth Herman Handwerk Verna Roth Lorraine Hartranft George Rowney Edward Hawrylo Nevin Schall Marie Heilman Ruth Schmoyer Evelyn Heintzelman Maude Sechler Grace Heintzelman Miriam Seidel Robert Helfrich Olive Seidel Thomas Henninger William Semmel William Herbert Gene Shumaker George Huber Althea Scherer Grace Hummel I eor.ard Schupp Naomi Kennedy Virginia Sittler Mike Kokolus Alice Smith Althea Krause Jean Stauffer Loretta Krommes Anna Stimmel Rachel Knauss Robert Townser d Harold Kuhns Irene Tust Eleanor Labenberg Georgiana Wenninger David Laudenslager Ralph Werley Francis Laudenslager Leemard Wetherhold Earl Leaser Lois Wetherhold Grace Liebenguth Gladys Whitaker Leona Lichtenwalner Marion Yenser Page 65 NINTH GRADE SPECIAL CHORUS Myron Baer Dina Bellotti Marie Bittner June Borman Fern Bortz Joseph Datta Willard Dorney Rachael Dottery Emma Fox Faith Gensler Catherine Gresser Bessie Guth Kathryn Helfrich Viola Henritzy Leroy Hoffman Lucille Hummel Lillian Kuhns Oliver Laudenslager Ernest Lichtenwalncr Ruby Lorish Arlene Mackes W’illiam Mangold Helen Messner John Odunchock Carl Oswald Viola Reinsmith Hilda Reiss Lois Ruch Roscoe Schmick Leona Shumaker Florentine Steckel Ernest Stephens Fred Stephens Edward Stoudt Stella Strunk Arthur Stuber Alexander Todt Elizabeth Tzope Clarence Werley Leon Whittaker Page 66 Sowkiier BAND ORCHESTRA Director..Mrs. DeGroot OFFICERS OF THE BAND President Vice T resident Secretary Treasurer Richard Becker Robert Bastian Rachael Knauss Ruth Schmoyer OFFICERS OF THE ORCHESTRA President Kenneth Bortz Vice President ......................... Ruth Schmoyer Secretary Rachael Knauss Treasurer Richard Becker The two main instrumental organizations are the orchestra and the band, consisting respectively of 29 and 34 members. Rehearsing every Wednesday and Friday morning, the young musicians receive credit for this extra mus- ical interest. The orchestra has always taken an active part in all school functions, particularly the pageant.The band.happy in new cardinal and gray uniform� , has become a vital part in pepping up our basketball game. Page 67 MEMBERS OF THE BAND Christine Bortz Dale Daubert Anna Diehl Marion Guth Marion Heist Rachel Knauss Fred Newhard Roscoe Schmick.... Robert Schmoyer Ruth Schmoyer Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Pearl Haines Fred Jaindl Stanley Schneck John Warren Dale Whitaker Saxophone Saxophone Saxophone Saxophone Saxophone Robert Bastinn Helen Messner French Horn French Horn Viola Reinsmith Thomas Ritter Leon Whitaker Trombone Trombone Trombone Carl Betz Robert Franken field Wilmer Frantz Clarence George Harold Masenheimer Elwood Messner Benton Miller Rewellien Mohr Dalton Schadt William Semmel Richard Becker Warren Wisser David Laudenslager Kenneth Stoudt Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Baritone Baritone Drum Drum Sowkite MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA Charles Diehl June Dittmar Kathryn Everett Joyce Folk....... Mary Lou Forgan Marion Guth Ellen Laubach Ruth Schmoyer... Mary Smith ..... Ernest Stephens Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Violin Christine Bortz Clarinet Dale Daubert Clarinet Marion Heist Clarinet Rachel Knauss Clarinet Harvey Schmoyer Saxaphone Stanley Schneck Saxaphone Robert Bastian..... French Horn Helen Messner French Horn Carl Betz Kenneth Bortz Herman Handwerk William Semmel Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Thomas Ritter........................................... Trombone James Becker Baritone David Laudenslager Bass Drum Kenneth Stoudt Snare Drum Marie Bittner...................................................Piano Lucille Schmidt -............................................. Piano Kathryn Stephens ...............................................Piano Page 69 Sowkite TRUMPET STAFF The Trumpet is the regular school publication printed in the form of a four page newspaper, and issued every month. Besides the regular school news published in the Trumpet, the best English compositions are also given recognition. The outstanding feature is the fine editorial section. Advisory Editor Editor - in - Chief Associate Editors Sports Editor Typist3 Velma Roth Maude Sechler Grace Moyer Francis Laudenslager Joyce Folk Eugene Nagle Ruth Bortz Ruth M. Roth Rewellien Mohr Earl Blose Doris Diefenderfer Lucy Guth Monroe Greene Verna Roth Betty Bell June Rabert Irene Tust William Semmel Helen Miller Faith Gensler Kathryn Everett Irene Masiko Page 70 Sowkiie 1938 DEBATING CLUB President Lucille Dorney Secretary Miriam Seidel Publicity Grace Heintzelman Coach Frederick Meek ley TEAMS V ARSIT { JUNIOR VARSITY Affirmative Affirmative 1. Miriam Seidel 1. Grace Moyer 2. Monroe Greene 2. Pauline Masiko 3. Betty Newhard Negative Negative 1. Grace Heintzelman 1. Gene Schumaker 2. Lucille Dorney 2. Gladys Mangold VARSITY SCHEDULE AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE School Result School Result Slatington Won Slatington Won Catasauqua Lost Emaus Lost Fmaus Lost Allsntown Prep. Non-decision Allentown Prep. Non-decision Catasauqua Lost Bethlehem Non-decision Nesquehoning Lost Lansford Won Emerson, N. . J. Lost Lock Haven Lost Palmerton Won Emerson. N. J. Lost Lansford Won Karney, N. J. Won Tamauqua Lost Nesquehoning Won Bethlehem Non-decision Hellertown Won Hellertown Lost Page 71 ■ JUNIOR VARSITY DEBATE SCHEDULE AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE School Result Allentown Prep. Won Catasauqua Lost Trenton Lost Slatington Won School Result Lock Haven Lost Trenton Lost Palmerton Lost Slatington Lost Catasauqua Lost PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB This club consisting of ten boys usually meets every Friday afternoon and is under the guidance and supervision of Mr. Liebenguth. The boys take pictures with their own cameras and then develope and enlarge the prints. They also make their own enlarging equipment. This club affords a splendid opportunity for all those interested in photography. Robert Bastian Bernard McClusky Henry Haines Rewellien Mohr Thomas Ritter Leon Whittaker Warren Best Robert Schmoyer Lee Wotring Roger Sell Page 72 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION of South Whitehall High School President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Henry Haines Wesley Dorney 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 Henry Haines Robert J. Wilson Staff Basketball Baseball Coach Track Ass’t. Basketball Coach Faculty Manager Robert J. Wilson William R. Keener Aral H. Henninger Sowkite Coach Wilson The close of the 1 37-38 season unveiled another champion- ship for the South Whitehall Trojans, the third in four years, all under Coach Wilson. The road to this championship was marked with a story of success and failure, but ended with a rush of glory for South Whitehall. The season bagan with the Trojans off to a flying start and undefeated till the final game of the first half with Hellertown, when they lost. This loss necessitated a playoff with Fountain Hill which we lost, 41-33 along with the first half title. A revived Trojans came back and went through the second half undefeated to take the second half crown. The playoff with the first half champions, Fountain Hill, resulted in the happy endirg-a victory for the Trojans. At the end of an exciting game the scoreboard showed 41-39. Naturally every story has a hero, the hero is the entire Tro- jan team. The team that blazed a trail of victories with the letters Lehigh Northampton League Champions on the third cup in four years. rage 74 BASKETBALL TEAM Robert J. Wilson, Coach William R. Keener, Ass’t Coach Alton Kuhns, Sam Conrad, Benjamin Smith, Wesley Dorne-y, Aral H. Henninger, Faculty Manager; Ralph Werley, Manager; Edward Bortz, Herbert Messner, George Rowney, Henry Haines, Capt.; Mike Kokolus, Kenneth Bortz, Joseph Ondrejca, Paul Rabenold, Mascot. S. W.H.S. OPPONENT 52 Alumni 33 34 Allentown Business College 35 31 Central Catholic 30 19 Northampton 21 27 Allentown 39 31 Wilson Boro 11 36 East Stroudsburg 35 40 Fountain Hill 32 26 Palmerton 40 61 Pen Argyl 16 57 Coplay 38 25 Nazareth 21 23 Hellertown 30 37 Fountain Hill (1st. Half Play Off) 43 35 Wilson Boro 20 34 East Stroudsburg 31 33 Fountain Hill (Forfeit) 41 34 Pen Argyl 12 30 Coplay 20 34 Nazareth 10 23 Hellertown 20 41 Fountain Hill (League Championship) 39 27 Northampton (P. I. A. A. Play Off) 45 Page 75 1938 BASEBALL TEAM Richard Becker. Manager; Mike Kokolus. Captain; Mike Romansky, Edward Bortz. Wesley Dorr.ej. W illiam Lichtenwalner, Cletus Held, Robert J. Wilson, Coach; Henry Haines, Joseph Ondrejca, Benjamin Smith, Paul Smith, Kenneth Bortz, Roy Miller, A al H. Henninger, Faculty Manager. S. W. Coplay High Away Emaus High Home ---- Emaus High .......... Away .... Fountain Hill High... Home .... Hellertown High ....... Home .... Wilson Boro High..................... Away .... Bangor High............ Home Bangor High ...........Away Coplay High .......... Home .... Nazareth High...........Away Hellertown High .....Away .... Fountain Hill High... Away Wilson Boro High.... Home .... Nazareth High.......... Home Opp. Page 76 Assistant Coach Keener The forgotten part of our athletic department perhaps, but a very significant one, is our Junior Varsity Basketball team. It is from here our championship teams have come. Our Junior Varsity squad in particular, coached by Mr. Keen- er, has had a very successful season. They were defeated but once in league competition, to head the league list in the Jun- ior Varsity class. A championship Junior Varsity squad without the title and the cup. In place of the cup we give our respects to the future varsities of South Whitehall. Page 77 J. V. BASKETBALL TEAM Ernest Krause, Capt. John Odonchock Frank Faustner Richard Stoudt John Linde William Bell John Hudock James Becker Edward Hawrylo Wiliam Kokolus Willard Dorney Ernest Lichtenwalner Edgar Frankenfield Leon Rabenold Steven Plarr JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE S. W. Opp. 19 Allentown Business College 52 18 Central Catholic 16 12 Northampton 19 23 Allentown 36 28 Wilson Boro 11 27 East Stroudsburg 22 22 Fountain Hill 27 11 Palmerton 17 29 Pen Argyl 7 37 Coplay 22 29 Nazareth 14 22 Hellertown 12 33 Wilson Boro 24 38 East Stroudsburg 17 24 Fountain Hill 18 31 Pen Argyl 14 34 Coplay 20 20 Nazareth 8 27 Hellertown 14 Page 78 Sowhite TRACK TEAM Rear row; Aral H. Henninger, Faculty Manager; Clarence Grammes, Robert Helfrich. Monroe Greene, William R. Keener, Coach; Donald Henninger, William Bell, Elmer Blose, Robert Townsend, Clarence Trumbauer, Man- ager. Se3ond Row; Alton Kuhns, Henry Haines, George Rowney, John Linde, Gerald Reidy, Sam Ccnrad, Captain; Edwaid Hawrylo. Front Row; Elwood Ludke, Andrew Simock, Joseph Otto, Edgar Franken- field, Willard Dorney, Arlan Moser, Frank Faustner, John Roscoe, Lawrence Krumanocker. Track, now in the third year for South Whitehall, has become a spring favorite for many boys. Under the able guidance of Mr. Keener, the boys have developed speed and form. This year many of the school records will be shattered and a successful season will be recorded. SCHEDULE Allentown Emaus S.W.H.S. . Nazareth Emaus Slatington S.W.H.S. Lehigh Northamton League Phillipsburg Wilson Boro District Eleven Meet Page 79 SCHOOL TRACK RECORDS Name Event Record Year Joe Haines Shot Put 40 ft. 4 in. ’36 Henry Haines Pole Vault 9ft. 6in. ’36 Henry Haines Javalin 130 ft. 9 in ’38 Henry Haines Discus 92.5 ft ’38 George Rowney High Jump 5ft.8in. ’37 Wayne Reinsmith 100 yd. 10.7 sec. ’36 Sam Conrad 220 yd. 25 sec. ’38 Sam Conrad 440 yd. 58 sec. ’38 Sam Conrad 880 yd. 2 min. 15 sec. ’38 Sam Conrad 1 mile 5 min. 17 sec. ’37 Sam Conrad Broad Jump 19 ft. 3 in. ’38 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Clarence Trumbauer Evelyn Flemish Vivian Eisenhard Evelyn Parry Irene Tust Gladys Whitaker Vernon Dehrs JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Lucille Schmidt Georgianna Wenninger Esther Reiterman Marcia Rupert Mary Kraynik Page 80 I features Sowkite CAN YOU IMAGINE Gladys Emig with curls? William Semmel without his cud? Teddy without Betty? Helen Miller sticking to a diet? Vivian Eisenhard drivings car without stalling it? Paul Brown on perfect terms with Evelyn Flemish? George Rowney with a shave? Agnes Frantz without her homework? Mike Kokolus without his cowboy walk? Arlan Moser without his Ford? Irene Masiko without a letter from so-and-so? Kenneth Bortz without that certain swing? Richard Becker without his cherry nose? Ralph Werley wide awake at 8:00 a.m.? Conrad running into a pole and saying, Hello”? Arthur Brown not singing? Monroe Greene not looking for a girl? Earl Leaser planting a bomb”???!!! Eva Bundy stranded without a comb? Doris Diefenderfer without a prospect? Leonard Wetherhold staying on roller skates? Elmer Reitz getting along with the beautiful girls? Robert Krause without his car loaded down? Butch Billiard the baby boy of the Senior Class? Frances Eskey ever growing up? Russell Grim reduced? William Herbert staying awake in class? Grace Hummel acting silly? Teddy Reiff without his car? Miriam Seidel not talking? Virginia Sittler without her books? Ben Smith putting on weight? Paul Smith without a joke to tell? Kathryn Stephens without a piano? Norma Stuckley with long finger nails? Cletus Held studying? Clarence T rumbauer without his wavy hair? Henry Haines being as pretty as the pictures he draws of himself? Page 81 Sowkiler FREQUENT NOISES Betty Bell-Why the dirty louse! Eva Bundy-Ach, Chee Vise! Lucille Dorney-Hello,Joeee! Doris Diefenderfer-Gee, isn’t he cute! Vivian Eisenhard-Now you listen here! Gladys Emig-No, I daresn’t! Evelyn Flemish-I don’t believe it! Agnes Frantz-Isn’t that awful! Lucy Guth-You Bunny! Evelyn Heintzelman-Isn’t that right! Tsk! Tsk! Grace Heintzelman-You Worm! Irene Masiko-Do you wanna make somethin’of it? Thelma Rockel-Silly! Helen Miller--I ain’t a-saying! Alice Smith-0,my goodness! Elmer Reitz-I’ll have you know my Dad’s a Republican. Mike Kokolus-Mussolini cuts his hair thi6 way. Paul Brown-Giff me a schmacker! Kenneth Bortz-Ja,hot sie sagt! George Rowney-Hi toots! Monroe Greene-Okey Doke! Earl Leaser-Ka’why-ett! Francis Foose-Just wait till I grow up! Henry Haines-I'm gonna be a bachelor! William Semmel-Ah-Choo! Leonard Wetherhold-Hello sweetheart! Ralph Werley--Oh,schmatza! Sam Conrad-Eh? Rewellien Mohr-An A or bust! Frances Eskey-Whee! Eutch Billiard-Oh, Boy! Rachael Folk--No! Russel Grim-Take it easy! William Herbert-Now-when I was young- Grace Hurr.mel-Hm! Teddy Reiff-I have no time! Verna Roth-Shush! Althea Scherer-I hope! Virginia Sittler--You don’t say! Ben Smith--Are you lost? Paul Smith-Well??!! Kathryn Stephens-What for now? Norma Stuckley-You’ve got something there! Evelyn Parry-You’re telling I! Cletus Held-I don’t have it! Page 82 WOULDN’T IT BE WORTH IT IF WE COULD Entertain our friends like Paul Brown. Paint our fingernails like Agnes Frantz. Enjoy twenty-four hour rest like Ralph Werley. Hold hands like William Semmel. Pick arguments like Monroe Greene. Have that fighting spirit like Paul Smith. Wash dishes like George Rowney. Run rings around people like Sam Conrad. Chime like Betty Bell. Do the Big Apple” like Gladys Emig. Offer competition to Deanna Durbin like Evelyn Heintzelman. Drive a puddle jumper like Robert Krause. Talk a lot and say nothing like Shorty” Miller. Resist the ladies like Henry Haines. Look intelligent like Elmer Reitz. Meet up with the floor as frequently as Vivian Eisenhard. Keep a straight face like Evelyn Flemish. Win our arguments like Alice Smith. Pay attention in class like Thelma Rockel. Build castles in the air like Lucille Dorney. Enjoy the air up there like Doris Diefenderfer. Stumble over everything like Mike Kokolus. Enjoy a musical comedy as much as Leonard Wetherhold. Be young like Raymond Billiard. Wink like Clarence Trumbauer. Eat and be happy like Russel Grim. Chew gum like Norma Stuckley. Do everything like Cletus Held. Play the piano like Kathryn Stephens. Diet like Ben Smith. Love silence like Virginia Sittler. C'ggle like Miriam Seidel Be bashful like Althea Scherer. Deperd on others like William Herbert. Walk like Grace Leibenguth. Sing German songs like Rachael Folk. Be an encyclopedia like Miss Brown. Be a target for basketball like Mrs DeGroot. Make the winning two point in basketball game like Henry Haines. Twirl our cigars like Mr. Keener. Have room enough to consume as much food as Mr. Meckley. Give monologues at basketball games like Mr. Wilson. Dance like Kenneth Bortz. Debate like Grace Heintzelman. Page 83 UPLIFTING LITERATURE The Thundering Herd..........Change of Classes The Uproar........Study Hall Without a Teacher The Blazed Trail .............To the Office Top of the World ........................Seniors Flying Dutchman.............. Butch” Billiard The Iron Hearse.........................Krause’s Car The Happy Warrior ...............Paul Smith Nations at War...............League Playoffs Just a Country Boy at Heart..... Cletus Held The Wizard of the Wheel??....Vivian Eisenhard Gone With the Wind........................School Days The Last of the Mohicans.................Seniors Eat, Drink and be Merry Routine Before Exams Fair Tomorrow................ Hopes of Seniors A Certain Crossroad............ Biscuit Harbor The Solitary Horseman.....................Gladys Emig Here Comes the Sun...........Graduation Day The Trail of Conflict Walking Against Traffic Glory of Youth .........................Freshmen So Many Smiles ........A Trip Thru the Halls Kindled Flame ...........Temper of the Faculty Yesterday’s Harvest..........Today’s Seniors The Lamp of Fate................. Open House House of Dreams Come True Lucille’6 Hopes Bitter Heritage............................Exams Voice of Experience............. Miriam Seidel Fomeo and Juliet .............Betty and Teddy Sunday Driver?? Robert Krause So Many Memories....... School Days The Life of the Party............. Paul Brown A Shot in the Dark Explosion in Laboratory The Walls Have Ears Class Rooms Variety, the Spice of Life Henry Haines’ Motto The Red Signal ...Agnes Frantz’s Finger Nails The Heart Bandit............Leonard Wetherhold Iron Heart................................George Rowney Good News.................... Shortened Periods The Littlest Lover.......................Francis Foose The Bargain..............Get Quiet or Get Out A Tribute .... To the Source of Our Knowledge No!.................................... Homework The Bells of Heaven...............Dismissal Bell Where Oh! Where...............................Is Elmer Gloom Chaser............................... Mike Kokolus The Buccaneer............................William Semmel Page 84 DIARY August 30, 1937 Was it luck or was it brains? Brains we hope. Neverthe- less we did come back as Seniors. September 6, (Labor Day) Ah! vacation already. It was Labor Day, but not for us. We rested----as usual September 14 Are Seniors always social butterflies? If so, mostly without wings! Paul Brown has a dance and without a doubt there was a hot time in the old town that night. September 17 No campaigns necessary for Dick” Becker to be elected pres- ident of the band, and Kenny” Bortz to gain leadership of the orchestra. September 20 Every Glee Club has a president, and so has ours. Henry Haines w as elected with a whale of votes. September 21 To the fair this day we went, And came home without a cent. September 24 The Senior boys were leading cows in the fair but what was Teddy” doing? Following as usual, - Betty. October 8 New York may be crowded but Lucy Guth and Rachael Folk elbowed their way in and sang at Madison Square Garden. October 15 Flash! Flash! Agnes Frantz, editor of the Sowhiter appears in the Chronicle. October 22 SiS Perkins” is coming to town! Lucille Dorney makes head- lines as character Sis Perkins. October 26 What a night! Cats,witches and swingin’ in the corn. In other words a masquerade darce at Paul Brown’s house. November 4 Ah,we eat! Mohr’s Fruit Orchard gave us apples. November 24 A-swingin’ and a-swayin’ we came to the first Senior dance of the year. December 7 Out of the blue aky a star appeared. Eagle Eye”Kokolus came shining through and promised to shine all season. Page 85 December 13 The thirteenth is unlucky they say,but Bill Semmel got 100- % in a vocabulary test. That’s going some. December 23 The Big Apple” was taken to town that night. The Seniors held their second dance. January 7 The president of the Senior class did some trucking down the floor at Coplay and ran up the score something frightful. January 24 Did you hear something? Why of course you did. The famous bombing plot occurred with an awful Sis—Boom—Ah! January 25 Mr. Leibenguth and his invisible detectives try to unravel the bombing episode. January 26 Wo Boy! Mr. Leibenguth is officially pronounced-- stumped February 2 Never cowd. Oh Yeah! Well, Monroe Greene was crowded r ght out of the cooking room and heartlessly mobbed-too. February 16. 17 Who’s that cornin’ down the street? It wasn’t organ grinder Pete, but Miss Jimmy.” Was it a hit? You know it was. February 18 Oh, valentine, my valentine, how’s about a dance? How could the seniors or anyone else miss the band’s Valentine Dance? They didn’t. February ‘ 4 By this time Miss Jimmy” and the rest of the cast were rested enough after two nightly appearances and a month of rehearsals to have a party. March 1 Hoarse Throat? Headache? Ha! What a laugh! Maybe we did have but we never knew it. Fountain Hill was beaten! Our boys were champs! What else mattered? March 9 Question: Class trip to New York or Boston? Seniors shouted Boston! March 15 Pussy in the corner? No, silly! Just a request of a teacher fulfilled by Billy’ ’ Semmel. March 26 Good basketball season means awards. Awards mean letters, sweaters, and gold basketballs. Our boys got all these at the banquet and cheers too. Page 86 April 2 Philadelphia here we come, and are we glad we are coming! The Franklin Institute received the chemistry class cheerfully, but we wore out all the buttons. Worthwhile? Yes indeed. April 6 Baseball called the boys out and as a result the building is deserted. April 14 to April 25 Easter vacation and a chance to relax. April 29 With a smile and a song we were tripping a light fantastic toe at the last Senior dance. May 3, 4, 5, and 6 The Pied Piper piped and the Seniors were out in front per- forming in our annual pageant. May 15 The Band Glee Club concert is a dignified occasion wherein with all appropriateness. Seniors take part. May 20 Thanks to the Juniors for a lovely time and a fond farewell in the form of a dance. Mav 26, 27, and 28 We had the best time of our life on our class trip to Boston. Marcus Guth was the only one to get mal de mer”. May 29 Baccalaureate! June 1 The biggest day in our life,....Commencement. Page 87 . Orchard Supplies Louis M. Schantz Earl V. Schantz Friend Sprayers Ansbacher’s Chemicals (Triangular Brand) See or call 36356-36206 Schantz Orchards Orefield, Pa. Schantz Orchards Store and Roadside Stand 1141 Hamilton Street Guthsville Allentown Route 309 Phone 23975 Compliments Compliments of of the WALBERT’S SERVICE South Whitehall STATION High School Edwin A. Werley Prop. Walberts, Pa. Cafeteria Store I Compliments J. E. BAER SON of MEATS AND PROVISIONS The Bus Drivers Guthsville, Pa. L Phone, Allentown, 36825 Sowkite Compliments of Krause’s Garage Schneckville, Pa. Dodge Plymouth Save the SURFACE and you SAVE ALL BY ELMER SERFASS DR. PAINTING DECORATING GREENAWALDS Phone 32685 Compliments of BEST SCHMOYER General Merchandise Schnecksville Pa. cM.cinci] Ofnn Exclusive Home Made Chocolates and Hard Candies Retail - Wholesale Dill J. Albright 2210 Main Blvd. Kratzers Phone 5510 R.3, Allentown, Pa. 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Refrigerators Radios Vacuum Cleaners Electric Kitchens Washing Machines Ironers Water Heaters Dish Washers Low Down Payment Easy Terms R. W. GRAMMES SON DEALER IN COAL, FEED BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Compliments of OREFIELD P. O. SIEGERSVILLE, PA. A FRIEND KYANIZE PAINT PHONE 3-6270 Eat ECONOMY PRETZELS LESHER MORITZ Manufactured by WHOLESALE ECONOMY PRETZEL CONFECTIONERY COMPANY Paul M. Wieand Fogelsville, Pa. Phone - Bakery 5543 Residence 8909 Compliments of C. D. EMIG Orefield, Pa. Potatoes Wholesale Retail Baling Dealer in Hay Straw Compliments of A Friend Compliments of ALDEN MacLELLAN, Inc. DISTRIBUTORS OF DODGE-PLYMOUTH Compliments of TREXLER LUMBER CO. Woodwork Lumber Paints Coal Sowkiie bonded J-Diistr Sanitone CDrij Cleaning Exclusive by umE$S % B.E.Schreiter Sons 124 N. 6th St. FINISH HIGH SCHOOL then come to ALLENTOWN BUSINESS COLLEGE 920 Hamilton Street J. W. Oberly, President A Successful College Enjoying the Prestige of the Entire Community COURSES SESSIONS Secretarial, Stenographic Day and Night Bookkeeping, Accounting Open all year Modern Text-Books — Modern Equipment — Excellent Faculty Free Placement Service — Social Activities and Basketball COLLEGE SPIRIT COLLEGE ATMOSPHERE Further Information on Request Est. 1869 Phone 4790 Inc. Class Rings and Pins We specialize in the manufacture of school jewelry, class rings, pins, guards, etc. Prize cups, plaques and trophies for all sports and athletic events. Prices cheerfully furnished. FAUST LANDES JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS 728 Hamilton Street Allentown, Pa. orever 213 North Twelfth Street Allentown, Penna. Phone 7948 SowkUe R-K Auto Super Service Inc. Tydol Gas Veedol Oil Seiberling Tires Lubrication Car Washing Polishing 1421-25 Chew St. 1524 Union Blvd. 2128 Hamilton St. 6th Union Sts. SHANKWEILER’S HOTELS Slatington Pike Route 309 Above Siegersville, Pa. ALSO sw Wm. Penn Highway Route 22 Near Fogelsville, Pa. Wilson F. Shankweiler, Prop. School Furniture Toledo Steel Chairs, with Posture” Wood Seat and Back TOLEDO STEEL TABLET ARM CHAIRS With Posture” Wood Seat and Back Desks—Files—Supply Cabinets W. L. Helfrich and Co. Allentown, Pa. SEE US FOR HIGH QUALITY HARDWARE-PAINT-GLASS C. Y. SCHELLY BRO. Established. 1883 32-34-36 N.7th St. ALLENTOWN PA. PHONE 6261 WE DELIVER J)ecoratincj - JPaperhanqinq Estimates Cheerfully Given PHONE 3-1439 GREENAWALDS, PA. PHONE 4057 EARL SCHRADEN PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTOR GREENA WALDS, PA. The HIGHEST QUALITY PAINT Ever Placed ON THE MARKET Coes 25', FURTHER • Covers 500 BETTER • Wears 100’ i LONGER than Dishonest paint! © Since 1855 BREINIG’S READY MIXED PAINT Is pure linseed oil Paint. It is reac’y mixed to eliminate guess-work in mixing and to assure absolute uniformity of shade. It covers a large area per gallon; gives you a better paint job for a longer time, and protects the surface proper- ly. It is a PERFECT PAINT for general use. BREINIG'S Ready-Mixed PAINT on your home or buildings, will s-ave many times its cost, at the same time give - Greater Value to your properties. THE ALLENTOWN PAINT MFG. CO. East Allen Graham Streets, ALLENTOWN,PENNA. KEMMERER PAPER CO Distributors of Standard Products of America’s Foremost Manufact- urers representing the entire range of qualities for every requirement of the modern school room. Blackboard Accessories Paste Composition Books Lead Pencils Construction Paper Penholders Drawing Paper Practice Papers Drinking Cups Rulers Frasers vSweeping Compound Flags Tablets Inks Toilet Papers Note Books Paper Towels Waste Baskets We also carry in stock a complete line of Milton Brad- ley Company’s Kindergarden and Primary Supplies. 355-357 Hamilton Allentown, Pa. 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