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

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R16 06 Class History As we review the pleasant memories of bygone days, we are reminded of the friendships and acquaintances we enjoyed at South Whitehall. As Sophomores in 1938, we re-elected Steven Plarr, President ofthe class, Edward Bortz was elected Vice President, Helen Messner, Secretaryg and Viola Reinsmith, Treasurer. , The first real event was a field trip to the Reading Museum. Both boys and girls took an active part in sports. The cheerleaders were: Sophie Wenninger, Jeanne Bittner, June Borman, and Ferne Bortz. During this year several students joined the Trumpet Staff. This staff was increased with more of our members during the next two years. With Alton HoiTman in the lead, some of the students of our class joined the debating team under Mr. Meckley's guidance. Gradually a change took place and we found we were becoming more dignified . With this change we realized we were Juniors and had only two more years of school. During the first few weeks of school, Steven Plarr was re-elected President of the Ju Vice President, Helen Messner, Se As Juniors, two of the class Musselman, played a part in the In October, we frolicked a day Junior play, Early To Bed, Ea themselves by presenting a very i William Kokolus, Edward Bo Edward Stoudt became varsity ba During the spring, South White dio and we found we had many was, A Day At South Whitehall. The first Junior dance and card success partly due to the help give A field trip, under the sponso made to the Franklin Institute in William Kokolus, Steven Plarr, Umrysh, Ernest Lichtenwalner, a baseball team while Alexander To Andrew Simock, and Raymond Gal For the first time in the history ic and Forsenic Contest at Northa quintet, and one soloist were succ test at Harrisburg. In April, the Junior Oratorical Alton Hoffman, the winner, repr Oratorical Contest in Coopersburg B d Nb P Ui Co es ninf Class. William Kokolus was elected cl tary, and Edward Stoudt, Treasurer. members, Marie Bittner and Dorothy ating play, Aunt Cindy Cleans Up. the New York World's Fair. In the To Rise, eleven Juniors surprised resting and entertaining comedy. , co-captain, John Odunchock, and tball material. l was transformed into a movie stu- ding stars. The theme of the movie 1 8 rirty, The Heartbeat, proved to be a to us by our advisers. 'nip of the Physics Department, was iladelphia. lol n Odunchock ,Edward Bortz, Charles Edward Stoudt helped make up the n cl , Edgar Frankenfield, Leon Whitaker, 'cci comprised part of the track team. outh Whitehall we entered the Mus- pton. Our Glee Club, an instrumental sful and participated in the State Con- S ntest was given at South Whitehall. ented South Whitehall in the County

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Sylvia P. Wertman We shall always remember the advice and support given to the sen- ior class by Miss Wertman. Much time and effort on her part and the guidance in our financial aiairs made possible our goal. Also, her guidance and understanding have helped in gaining our achievements. The capability with which she handled the financial end of the class will always be appreciated. Austin M. Schaefer In appreciation of the interest which Mr. Schaeffer has shown, the senior class wishes to thank him for his innumerable services. a At all our dances Mr. Schaeffer has been a chaperone and has seen that order and peace was preserved. The seniors also wish to thank Mr. Schaeffer for his willingness to aid and boost our class. On, '

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011151. As Juniors, we outdid ourselves in playing hosts to the Senior class at our annual prom. The unusual artistic arrangement, which we used to beautify the gym for the prom, was exquisite and created an elaborate ef- fect. With our gymnasium decorated in an early European manner, we danced to the rhythm of Bob Kurtz. The Senior Class elected Alton Hoffman, President, William Kokolus, Vice Presidentg Helen Messner, Secretary and Lucille Hummel, Treasurer. The next event of the year was to elect an Editor-in-Chief of the Year- book. Marie Bittner capably filled this position. The entertaining play, Aunt Tillie Goes To Town, was presented by the Debating Club. A new idea, the novelty Christmas Party for the grade children, was pre- sented by the Seniors. The class also was very active selling Christmas cards, Christmas candy, dance and movie tickets, writing paper, and Easter candy. The Varsity Basketball Team was comprised of John Odunchock, Wil- liam Kokolus, Edward Stoudt, Steven Plarr, Ernest Lichtenwalner, Leon Whitaker and Edgar Frankenfield. After playing an exciting game with Hellertown, we lost the chance of having a playoff for the chairpicrship Senior Cheerleaders were Sophie ers of tneBaseball Team were Wil- of the Lehigh-Northarrpton League. T Wenninger and Jean Bittner. 'lhe men ian1Kol-iolus, Edward Stoudt, John Od ' were Charles Umrysh and Ernest Licht Team were Alexander Tcdt, who shc ing the school record, Edgar Franken . lucci and John Maitski, manager. The hilarious, western comedy, M' Miss Minner's excellent coaching and 1 play a success. The Operetta, My Spanish Sweethe pated, was presented in the Spring. After all these exciting events, we Whitehall were gradually ending. In for the Seniors. Following this on June South Whitehall and completed the l cation. For some students it was merel, tion, but for others it was the end of th As a finale, we spent our last days tional class trip. We visited the histori iamsburg and other places of interest? neyed by boat and spent a day at' the train at Allentown, the last farewel With this another chapter in the Years in the future, we hope that thi chock, Steven Plarr. 'lhe managers Walner. The members ofthe Track his outstanding ability ty break ld, Leon Whitaker, Raymond Gal- s, was presented on March 27-28- I efforts of the students made the t, in which many seniors partici- alized that our days at South ay, the Junior Prom was held , fifty-nine Seniors graduated from t chapter in their high school edu- a stepping stone to ahigher educa- ir school days. ogether on a well planned, educa- sights of Washington D. C. , Will- fter visiting these scenes, we jour- ew York. When we stepped off was given to many of our friends. istory of South Whitehall ends. history will bring back pleasant memories of days that passed too soon. rel,