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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1943 volume:

SoWHITEPi fllinzta n Jlundledt and tf-osity-tltA-ee. Published by THE SENIOR (LASS OF SOUTH WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL Allentown, Pa. Route 3 EWO D ★ ★ ★ Dear Alma Mater, Within these humble covers we, the Senior Class of 1943, wish to extend our deepest appreciation for what you have permitted us to see, to hear, and most of all to do. In dearest consideration of the never-to-be-forgotten and never-to-be- regretted days spent here, we present this, the eighth annual yearbook, as a remembrance of our days at South Whitehall. c§ outl Vhtelull £J-litjlt c cLaol Our Alma Mater, May you always live, With better things for future years. Help others too their lives to fill. ONTEHTS Faculty Seniors Classes Organizations + Athletics Features DICATION Turning back the pages of history and realizing that it has been only through the incentive of our parents and forefathers to fulfill the ideals of democracy by offering us so splendid an educational system, we, the class of 1943, most sincerely and reverently, dedicate this, the eighth annual publication of the Sowhiter, to victory and the freedoms and ideals upon which our democracy was founded. STAFF Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor Senior Editors Classes and Organizations Features Art Photography Typing Sales Staff Adviser Lillie Arndt David Sentinel Alice Miller Hilda Seidel Clifford Sell Helen Lazarus Alice Haas Mildred Waricher Jean Bachman Faye Hontz Mollie Steckel Christine Rauch Mae VVasser Helen Babiak Roy Wotring William G. Genszler BOARD Of EDUCATION Roger Butz Norman Schneck Joel T. Nester Edward Harerman President Vice President Secretary T reusurer Louis Schantz % 1V I)NU | DWI$IA l3 in$ FACULTY Science Austin M. Schaeffer, Principal Raymond H. Leibenguth Physical Education Margaret E. Lesher Robert J. Wilson History William G. Gens .ler Frederick S. Meckley. Mathematics Aral H. Henninger y English May R. Morgan Ruth M. Roth Constance R. Hopkins Geography Anne F. Pharaoh Commercial Dorothy C. Parnell Ada B. Umberger Sylvia P. Wertman Edward P. Lauther Industrial Arts Howard ). Hausman Music Amy S. DeGroot Art William W. Swallow ts Agriculture Paul K. Detwiler Librarian Virginia M. Hunter Languages Myrtle L. Shepherd Martha C. Twining Home Economics Adele E. Fegley cUl a 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. I', if fir Minnich '30 ©wiamiR SENIOR (LASS CLASS OFFICERS President ..... Vice President .... Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... ADVISERS William G. Genszler Edward P. Lam her U. S. Army Page Twelve Clifford Sell Paul Rockel Hilda Seidel Jean Bachman Anne F. Pharaoh LILLIE ARNDT Cetronia “Lil Lillie doesn't seem to be satisfied unless she is occupied or unless she is doing something worthwhile. As Editor-in-Chief of this yearbook, she has found something to keep her occupied, phis book testifies to her ability. Swimming and dancing are her favorite hobbies. After gradua- tion she hopes to secure an occupation in a war industry. School Activities: Commercial Course; Class Play 3; Sowhiter Staff, Editor; Junior Oratorical Contest. • • • W41 HELEN BABIAK I ronton “Helen Helen is a very cpiiet girl, but she has good judgment. Confront her with any hard problem or put her in any predicament and she is bound to find a solution. She spends most of her time riding bicycle and bowling. Helen’s favorite subject is shorthand which probably accounts for her ambition of becoming a secretary. Jl School Activities: Commercial Course: Sowhiter Staff. JEAN BACHMAN SCH NECKS VILLE “StlOOks” Jean has leadership qualities coupled with a fine speaking voice. She is quite a student and a regular on the honor roll. She has served capably as our class treasurer for two years. Her hobbies are skating and reading. She hopes to continue her business education in commercial school. School Activities: Commercial Course; Sowhiter Staff: Trumpet Staff 3, 4: Vice President I. 2; Class Treasurer 3. 4: Class Play 3; Girls' Chorus 1. 2. Page I'hirteeti WALTER BALLA Ormrod “Wally” Walter is the athletic type. He was a member of both the basketball and baseball teams during his four years in high school and has shown very good talent in both. Outside of school, his time is well taken up playing the piano accordion in his orchestra, “The Polka Swingsters.” He also dances, swims, and skates. After graduation he plans to join the Coast Guard. School Activitiks: Commercial Course; Basketball 1,2, 3. 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Printing Club 1, 2, 3. GrK ENA WALDS “Et ne' EVELYN BELL Frankness, ability, and insight) these are the qualities which describe Evelyn. She is a mem- ber of the Academic group and a good student who doesn’t let her studies interfere with her pleasure. She still earns her “A”. She has hopes of going to Antioch College. School ctivities: Academic Course; Trumpet Staff 3, 4. WILLIAM BELL Orefield “Bell” William is the smallest boy in our class and is seldom seen with a crowd. His chief interest is agriculture, and he devotes much of his time to it. Being a member of the Boy Scouts has helped him to create a hobby — hiking. “Bell” plans to enter Penn State College, where he will continue his course in agriculture. School Activitiks: Vocational Agricultural Course; Track 3; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4. Page Fourteen JEANETTE BENDER Cetronia “Jenny” Jeanette is the school “cut up.” One cannot pass her without receiving a cheery greeting and a smile. Athletic events would seem dull without her peppy cheerleading. Her hobbies are danc- ing and basketball. She hopes some day to be- come a nurse’s aide. School Activities: Academic Course; Oratorical Con- test 3: Cheerleader 3, 4. JOSEPH BERKEMEVER 109 YV. Focht Ave. “Joe” “Joe” is a quiet, friendly fellow; nothing is too much trouble for him. His chief interests lie in mathematics and science. He engages in all types of sports and was baseball manager in his Junior and Senior years. His hobbies are softball and swimming. His ambition is to join the Air Corps. School Aciimiiks: Academic Course; Baseball Manager 3, 4; Photography Club 3, 4; Operetta I. DOROTHY BEST SCHNECKSVILLE “Dot” Judging by size, there could not be much of interest in this small body. But when one really knows “Dot” one knows that she is a very like- able girl. Modest and shy as she may seem, she never misses a good time. Dorothy’s interest in the future lies in being a secretary. School Activities: Commercial Course; (dee Club 1. Page Fifteen WALTER BILOUS Ormrod n,n When you think of Walter, you, naturally, think of sports. He has served faithfully for four years on both the basketball and baseball squads. When he’s on the court, we think of him as the fellow who “sank that last shot.” Bill hopes to make a career out of aviation. School Activities: General Course; Basketball I, 2. 3, I; Baseball I. 2. S. 4. LORRAINE BLANK “Ci 1’ Sherkrsvillf. Sis is popular among her friends for her sense of humor and friendly disposition. Al- though ice skating is her major hobby, she finds time for roller skating, swimming and singing. She is usually found singing her cares away. Lorraine has her mind set on becoming a tele- phone operator. School Activities: Commercial Course; Glee Club I. 3. I: Operetta 1 WALTER BLOSE Greenawalds “LaVerne Walter is a quiet fellow, but his friendly per- sonality has won him many friends. “LaVerne became well-known through his duty as basket- ball manager during his four years in high school. His favorite hobbies are photography and model building. Walters ambition is to enter the aviation industry, but if he is unable to do that, he will be ready to answer the call of the United States Army. School Activities: General Course; Basketball Manager 1. 2. 3. 4; Model Plane Club 2. Page Sixteen Orkfikld EVELYN BOUCHER “Evelyn” Evelyn’s assurance for being on the honor roll has been the fact that she always came to classes with her lessons prepared. Her chief hobby is sewing, which attributes to the fact that she has won three I H Club awards. She has not decided what vocation she will follow, but we are assured she will succeed since she has always been an earnest student. School A minis: Academic Course. Ironton “Jennie” Jean possesses the quality of doing the right things at the right time. When she laughs she laughs, and when she works she works. She is very athletically inclined and makes those activi- ties her hobby. She is one of the few girls in the class who has qualified as an Air Raid Warden. Her pet ambition is to become a nurse. School Activities: Academic Course. RICHARD BRYDLE 2035 Pennsylvania St. “Dick” Dick joined us during our senior year, having spent his first three years of high school at Allentown High. Due to his pleasing person- ality. he has had no trouble in finding friends amongst us. The first ambition of Richard’s is to finish the game started at Pearl Harbor. After that, we have a slight suspicion that he wishes to develop a vocation in music. Dick is an ac- complished piano player. School Activities: Academic Course. Page Seventeen GU ILLI AM CLAMER “Gilly” SlEGERSVILLE Since “Gilly” was with South Whitehall only- one year, he did not participate in any activities here. However, Guilliam took quite an interest in activities while at Dallastown. His main hobby is photography, while his favorite subject is chemistry. II the Navy Air Corps can t use him, he hopes to become a dentist. School Activities: Academic Course. DOROTHY CORRELL Route 3, Allentown “Dot” “Dot” has charms that no one can resist. Her ready smiles, her bewitching dimples, and her brown eyes, bring forth admiring glances from all who see her. Dorothy always kept her marks up by having her lessons well prepared. Her special interest in bookkeeping tells us her plans for the future. School Activities: Commercial Course; Glee Club 2, 4; MAY FAUST 2075 Walbert Ave. “May’ May is the tall, blonde girl who handles the bass drum in our band. Her interest in music and her participation in musical activities are perhaps responsible for her ambition to become a line pianist.” She is always ready to crack a joke, and when you hear a hearty laugh, you can be sure May is around. She plans to enter business college and hopes her avocation for music will some day become a vocation. School Activities: Academic Course; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Operetta 1. 2; Class Play 3. Page Eighteen This young lady lias a quiet disposition, but in the right company she is also a good sport. We must confess she has not given us much of a chance to put anything over on her. Whatever she decides to do, she will do well. School Activities: Commercial Course. a s 4} • • • DELPHINE G 2127 Walbert Ave. Delly” Delphine is a modest girl. She has a lot of friends. “Dclly’s” favorite subject is Home Eco- nomics, which accounted for her winning first prize in a sewing contest. II a maroon Willys whizzes by your home, you’ll know it’s “Delly” because she is one of the girls who drives a car. Her ambition is to become a nurse. School Activities: Academic Course. MARGARET GERMAN Guths Station “Maggie” Margaret is a strong believer in working when it’s time to work, and playing when it is time to play. To play basketball in winter and take a dip on a hot summer’s day are pleasures to her. “Maggie’s” wishes for the future are to be a sales girl or to join the WAVES. School Activities: Girls' Chorus 2: Mixed Chorus 2; Operetta 2. Page Nineteen Breinigsvillf. ALICE HAAS Haas” In Alice you will line! a good companion at all times. She is quiet, studious, and always ready to help someone. Although 4-H Club, Youth Fellowship, and Young People’s Society keep her quite luisv out of school, Haas still finds time for her favorite hobbies, which arc beekeeping and flower gardening. Alice's am- bition is to study medicine. Schooi. Activities: Academic Course; Girls' Chorus 2: (umor Oratorical Contest; Trumpet 2, 3, I: Sowhiter. JEAN HEINY 2023 Grove Avenue “Jean” The girl who is frequently seen monopolizing So. Whitehall smiles and giggles is Jean. Since she has a pleasing personality, she has many friends. Ii is quite natural that since her favorite subject is Home Economics, one of her hobbies is sewing. Since Jean’s ambition is to become a nurse, she cxjiccts to attend Allentown Hospital Nurses' Training School after graduation. School Acnvmrs: Academic Course; Glee Club 2; Girls’ Chorus 2. DORIS HERBERT 2031 Ruth St., Allentown “Dot” “Dot was always willing to work. She never came to class unprepared. Doris took an interest in the musical activities in school, especially singing. Since playing basketball is her hobby, we are not surprised at finding her on intra- mural teams. “Dot's” favorite subject is short- hand, which she plans to make use of in becom- ing a stenographer. School Activities: Commercial Course; Glee Club 1,2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Operetta 1, 2. Page Twenty FAVE HONTZ • • • Cetronia “Hontzy” “Honlzy is very cheerful; always ready for a laugh. Creating new hair styles occupies most of her leisure time but she can always find time for horseback riding and roller skating. Faye's ambition is to become a sales clerk. School Activities: General Course; Junior Play. JOYCE HORLACHER W escoesvilef “ H orlacher Joyce is best known for her interest in jitter- bugging” and modern dancing. Then, too, she is always ready for a laugh and enjoys making others laugh with her. Fler favorite major sub- ject is English. She also shows a great interest in sports. Joyce plans to study beauty culture after graduation. School Activities: Commercial Course. KATHARINE HUBERT 3521 Union St. ‘A'alie” Katharine is a member of the senior trium- virate. She is possibly the only girl in our class who speaks French quite fluently. Tickling the ivories is her pastime. Upon graduation, she expects to lake up nursing at the Abington Hos- pital training school. School Activities: Academic Course; Trumpet 3. Page Twenty-one RICHARD JOHNSON Route 3, Allentown “Rich” YY'c will all remember Richard for his quiet sincere nature. Since his hobby is music, we can understand why he was a loyal member of the hand and orchestra. His proficiency in playing the trombone is quite evident, since he was a member of the “ ’43 All District Hand. Rich plans to enter ministry. School Activities: Academic Course: Band 2, 3. 4: Orchestra 2. 3, t: Photography; Operetta I. 2. MIKE KATCHUR Egypt A ntch Mike is interested in sports, among which arc baseball, basketball, howling, hunting, and trapping; however, howling is his favorite. In school his interests are centered chiefly around shop where lie did some commendable work. After school, “Katch” hopes to qualify for the Air Corps. School Activities: Commercial Course: Baseball 1.2.3: Basketball 3. BENJAMIN F. KERN R. 1, Schnecksville “Benny” “Benny” is the quiet, likeable type; the kind of fellow that you can depend on to he your friend. His recreational interests lie in the field of sports, the greater part of his spare time being devoted to baseball, football, anti ice skating. Moreover, he is one of our baseball lettermen. We are assured his quiet diligence will be of aid to him in his intended career of law. School Activities: Academic Course: Baseball 1, 3. 4; Basketball Manager 2. Page Twenty-two Allentown JOYCE KERN • • • “Jo” “To” devoted most of her time to her studies, which accounts for her frequent appearance on the honor roll. Her hobbies are dancing and sewing. Joyce likes to play basketball and was on the intramural team for two years. Her favorite subject is bookkeeping, which explains her desire to become a bookkeeper. School Activities: Commercial Course. ETHEL KLIMECK Route 1, Allentown “Ettie” “Ettie” is a girl that we usually find buried behind a book — be it shorthand or P. 1). She is a real friend, too, when it comes to helping someone out. Some people have pretty smiles, but Ethel has a becoming frown; she puts her whole heart and soul in it. Ethel’s plan for the future is to be a secretary. School Activities: Commercial Course; Band 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; Junior Play. PAUL KOKOLUS Ormrod “Kokie” When Webster compiled the dictionary, he never realized that he should have waited for “Kokie” to complete his era of new words and phrases. Paul served as manager of the basketball team for four years. After graduation “Kokie” expects to pursue a career in aviation. School Activities: General Course: Baseball 1, 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3. 4. Page Twenty-three ANNETTA KUHNS Schn ecksville ‘ ‘ K uhnsie” Annetta has a trait all of her own — to blush whenever she makes a mistake in class. We can’t hold it against her because the blushing is getting less each week. She loves to play basket- ball but has served her school very well in the musical organizations. She hopes to select her career after she gets to business college. School Activities: Academic Course; Girls’Chorus 1.2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Operetta 1, 2. HELEN LAZARUS Copi.ay, Route 1 “Shorty” There are few dreary days on “Shorty s cal- endlyt because one must always smile when one t eller. Helen, who has never ending activities, as a frequent member of the honor roll. She ..as showed us her ability by having charge of the classes and organizations of this yearbook. w1 she expects to spend her next year at business college learning to be a secretary. Sc 3. 4: HOOL Class Activities: Treasurer Commercial Course; Glee Club 1. 2, 1, 2; Sowhiter Staff; Operetta 1, 2. KATHRYN LENGEL Neffs Kitty’ This charming young girl brightens up our school with her cheery smile. As an academic student, “Kitty” ranked among the best. This is proved by her honor roll record. Since her chief hobby is music, she has participated in our operettas and also belongs to the church choir. Her plans are to become an army nurse. School Activities: Academic Course; Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Operetta 1, 2. I’nge Twenty-four • • • LYNWOOI) MACK Greenawalds “Lytnry” Lynwood is a tall, handsome, dark-liaircd boy who came to school with a determined effort to make good. When he starts something he usually finishes it. In school “Lynny’s” chief interest is in shop and his hobbies are swimming and ice skating. If Uncle Sam calls on him, he hopes to become a Marine. School Activities: Commercial Course; Junior Play. FRANCES MANGOLD 1145 North 18 ih Street “Mangold” Frances can usually be found in the midst of a crowd laughing and joking. Frances enjoys dancing and bowling. The fact that Retail Sell- ing is her favorite subject accounts for her ambition to become a sales clerk. School Activities: Retail Selling Course. CLARK MARSH Laurys “Swamp” When things are gloomy “Swamp” can always be depended upon for a joke. He enjoys most sports, although he does not excel in them. Ice skating is his favorite. Clark is undecided be- tween truck driving and being a salesman. History is Clark’s favorite subject which explains his excellent marks. School Activities: Academic Course: Printing 1,2. 3. Page Twenty-five mss ___tr” MAE MARTIN Gri knawauis ‘‘Mouse’ “Mouse as she is known to her closer friends came to South Whitehall in her tenth year from Trenton, New Jersey. Her favorite subject is Home Economics which is going to help her with her future ambition as a designer of cloth- ing. Among her hobbies are ice skating, sewing, going to the movies, and listening to the radio. School Activities: Academic Course. C. LENA MARUSHAK Treichlers Slug Lena has a friendly disposition which does not wash off. Besides, she is a good sport and is on the right spot when it comes to having good times. “Slug” saves the day for someone by “chirping a word or two just at the right time. If everyone were like her, the world would lie a fairyland. School Activities: Commercial Course; Glee Club 1. PAUL MAUSER Ormrod “Maxie It would take a long time to find a person to compete with Paul’s two finest qualities a wonderful friend and a great sport. “Maxie's great interest in baseball has helped him to become one ol South Whitehall s outstanding pitchers. This and swimming occupy most of his leisure time during the summer, while ice- skating is his favorite during the winter. The Army Air Corps is his goal after graduation. School Activities: General Course: Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4. Page Twenty-six • • • BETTY MEYERS Cktronia “Midge” “Midge” is small but witty. Her action on the gym floor brought many a team through successfully. We all know why dancing is her favorite hobby. She is one who always attends all the dances, and when it comes to “jitterbug- gitig” there isn't anyone who can do it better. Betty wishes to become a beautician. School Activities: Commercial Course. Alice came to South Whitehall from North- ampton High in her Junior year. She soon became a friend of all and a willing worker for the Senior Class. “Miller's” hobbies are letter writing, art. swimming and hiking. She has been on the honor roll every marking period. Her favorite subject is Shorthand, which she plans to use in carrying out her ambition of becoming a Civil Service Secretary. School Activities: Commercial Course; (.iris' Chorus I; Senior Editor of Sowhiter I. CLARA MONTAGNER Wenn krsvillf. “Pean uts” “Peanuts” is one of the well known artists in the Art Department and she has won two prizes in the art exhibits at the High School Fairs. She is usually distinguished from a crowd by her shiny black hair of which she is very proud. Teaching a Sunday School class, playing the organ for the Junior Choir, and painting and drawing pictures take up most of her leisure time. Clara’s love for art is the keynote of her plans of becoming a Commercial Artist. School Activities: Commercial Course; Girls’ Chorus 3, 4: Operetta 2; Trumpet Slalf 4. Page Twenty-seven -Betty” BETTY JEAN MUSTER Route 1, Shfrersville Stop! Look! and Listen! Here comes a girl of great interest. Although she seems to be shy, she has a great circle of friends. Betty’s interests lie in the Commercial and Art Department. Besides having won prizes in art. site received a scholarship to art school. Betty has not definitely decided whether to attend art school or business college. School Activitiks: Commercial Course: Crumpet Staff 2, s! 4. THOMAS NAGLE 23ri Walbert Ave. “Oscar9 “Oscar is a tall, girl-shy chap. We can easily judge that he is a “dutchman by the dialect he uses when he happens to hit his finger with the hammer. He is trying to become a machinist. Thomas likes work in the metal shop; therefore, we are assured his plans for the future will be as a machinist. School Activities: General Course. VanREED NEWHARD Mechanicsville “ Fanny VanRecd has a pleasing smile and a heart full of laughs. In her classes, “Vanny is well known for her frequent recitations. She is quite an accomplished violinist, and she delights in driving a car. Formerly, “Vanny s chict ambi- tion was to become a Beauty Culturist, but now, she will choose between becoming a defense worker, a WAAC, or a WAVE. School Activities: Orchestra 1.2. 3. 1. Page Twen ty-eigh t KATHRYN OLDT • • a s Orefiei.d “Kassy” She's short, has brown eyes, brown hair, a pug nose, and wears a size five shoe. Who is she? Why, of course, she’s “Kassy. Kathryn loves to stand in some secluded corner in the hall, in the midst of a “gang to tell her jokes and laugh at those told by others. Seriously, though, Kathryn wants to become a stenogra- pher. School Activities: Commercial Course: C.lec Club I. DONALD OSWALD 3056 Linden Street “Don” Donald is the musician of the class and has been tooting away on his trumpet for South Whitehall ever since seventh grade. He achieved fame in the Junior Play by portraying the part of Eric’s best man. He would like to enter a military academy as a preparatory course for the Air Corps. School Activities: Academic Course: Baseball I: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra I: Junior Play. MADELYN OSWALD Orefield “Matilda Talkative, blended with a pleasant disposition arc this young lassie’s traits. “Matilda' does not like to be teased, but she has to take her share of it. Since her favorite subject is art, she is usually found in the Art Department during vacant periods. Her favorite hobbies are travel- ing and painting. She hopes to become a tele- phone operator. School Activities: Academic Course: Glee Club 1, 3; Trumpet Staff 3. 4; Debate Club 3, 4. Page Twenty-nine Ori i in i� JEAN PERSON 'lean Ranking among our female athletes is Jean, whose greatest enjoyment lies in horses. Jean is a fine horsewoman which accounts for her lack of participation in school activities. Her plans for the future are to become a sales clerk in a department store. School Activities: Commercial Course. GEORGE PETERS Si.ATiNcroN. R. 1 Pete” “Pete is the quiet sort of person who seems always to he enjoying himself. His spare time is devoted to sports, chiefly baseball. His favorite subject is arc George is known among his triends for his ready smile and his general good sports- manship. He hopes (o develop his ability as an artist by attending an art school. School Activities: Commercial Course: Track 1,2.3. CHRISTINE RAUCH Schnecksville “Teeny” This small, quiet friend of ours lives on a farm. “Teeny” started to play the piano when she was six years old and hasn't stopped yet. Possibly that accounts for the fact that she likes lo pound the keys of a typewriter, too. She hopes to make this her vocation. School Activities: Glee Club I: Trumpet Stall 3, 4; Operetta I: Sovvhiter Stall. Page Thirty Stir SUE RAYBURN 3217 Highland St. Sue will always be remembered for her argu- ments. Her outstanding accomplishment is knowing how to enjoy herself. She enjoys listen- ing to music and picks swimming as her hobby. English is her favorite subject. Sue plans to enter the Ambulance and Motor Transport Corps. School Activities: Academic Course: Trumpet Stall 3. JOHN RESHITAR Ormrod ‘John” John is that rather quiet fellow with the ready smile whom we all are glad to call our friend. He is interested in sports and was a member of our baseball and basketball teams. |ohn finds wood-shop his most interesting sub- ject. He hopes to make his mark in the service of our country. School Activities: General Course: Baskeiball I. 2: Baseball I. 2. 3. PAUL ROCKEL Greenawalds Rock” When there is a debate of any kind, you can usually find Paul in the midst of it. His ability to speak fluently has made him well known throughout the school. As Vice President of the class, he displayed his talent as a fine leader. Stamp collecting is his favorite pastime. Al- though Rock” is a fine bookkeeping student, he has not made any definite plans for the future. Sciiooi. Activities: Commercial Course: Vice President 4; Debate Club 2. 3. 4; Trumpet Stall 2. 3: Junior Play: Debating Play 2. “Donnie” DONALD ROHRBACH SCHNECKSVILLK “Donnie” is a good-natured fellow who’s sure to be in on all the fun. The baseball team held his interests at school. Donald will try his best to become a member of the Navy Air Corps. School Activities: Academic Course; Baseball 1. 2. 3; Print Club 2, 3. MIKE ROMANIC Ormrod “Ramona99 Spotlight, please! He enters. Applause. The hero smiles. “Romona” smiled his way through four years of high school and incidentally is quite popular. Mike is a shark in our Problems of Democracy (lass. This lad’s aim is to enter the Army Corps for Aeronautics. School Activities: Academic Course: Basketball 2: Baseball 1. 2. 3: Vice President 3: Printing I. 2, 3. JEAN SCHMOYER SCHNECKSVILLE “Selim Utz” Jean is possibly the most teased girl in the class — the reason, because she does a lot of teasing herself. She is a regular on the honor roll and very active in all the school affairs, especially music and drama. Anything that re- quires physical activity is her hobby. She hopes to become a teacher. School Activities: Academic Course; Girls Chorus I. 2. 3, I; Mixed Chorus 2, 3: Class Secretary I. 2; Junior Play; Operetta 1. 2. Page Thirty-two HILDA SEIDEL I RONTON “Bichel” “Richer as her close friends call her, can always be heard cracking chewing gum. Her friendly smile made her well-known all over school. Hilda has taken part in many plays because of her ability. The fact that she is an able speaker has made her a capable debater. School Activities: Academic Con ire: Class Secretary 3. 4; Debate Club 2. 3. 4: Oratorical Contest 3; Class Play 3: Sowhitcr Stall: Debate Play 2. a P4i • • • tmmmmmmmmmamm CLIFFORD SELL SCH N ECKSVILLE “Cliff” Always ready and willing to do his share, “Cliff”. In the spring of 12, Clifford was selected as life president of the Class of 1943. That is the highest tribute and respect we can render to him. His hobbies are photography and camp- ing, while his favorite subject is chemistry. His curly hair, perhaps, explains his popularity with girls. Clifford plans to enter the Air Corps. School Activities: Academic Course; Class President I: Debating 2. 3. 4: Photography 1. 3. I; Debate Play 2: Class Play 3: Senior Editor Sow hi ter I: Erumpet Stall 3. DAVID SEMMEL Schnecksville “Sam” David was always occupied with his studies and extra-curricular activities while at school. His main activities were speaking, dramatics, and writing. During vacation months, “Sam” helped to operate his father’s farm. Unless tailed to the colors, he plans to enter the ministry. School Activities: Academic Course; Debate 2. 3. 4: Debate Play 2: Junior Play 3: Trumpet Stall 3: President of Debate Club I: Science Club I: ssistant Editor of Sowhiter 4: Winner of School Oratorical Contest 3: Cotin t Oratorical Contest. Page Thirty-thrrr ELEANOR SUERER “Eleanor” Cetronia Eleanor is that quiet, but always busy girl. In school her schedule is crowded with short- hand, bookkeeping, typing, office practice, etc. Her time at home is divided between her home- work and her hobby — painting. After gradua- tion, we hope that Eleanor will some day return to South Whitehall — not as a pupil, but as a teacher. School Activities: Commercial Course. DOROTHY STECKEL Ohm rod “Dot” Although “Dot” has not participated in many school activities, she has won many lasting friends. Dorothy spends much of her time sing- ing, keeping a scrapbook, and playing a Hawai- ian Guitar. She will enter business college after graduation, after which she plans to become a secretary. School Activities: Commercial Course; Glee Club 1. 2, 4: Operetta 2. MOLLIE STECKEL Siegers vi lle “M ollie Mollie is always laughing, talking, and chew- ing gum. Her favorite hobbies are dancing and traveling. Although she does en joy bouncing a ball around the gym floor, she hopes to become a typist. School Activities: Commercial Course: Trumpet Stalf 4; Sowhiter Stall 4. I’agr Thirty-four • • • KENNETHSTOUDT Allentown Route 3 “Homer” Should you be walking down the hall and meet a group of fellows suffering the effects of the latest story, you can bet your bottom copper that “Homer caused it all. Kenneth came to us in his junior year from Baltimore where he developed interest and skill in music, journalism, and athletics. He has already manned the drums in one of our local orchestras. School Activities: Academic Course: Track 3. ROBERTA THOMPSON Orefiei.d “Bobbie” It was a happy day when “Bobbie” arrived at South Whitehall. She brought along with her two friends and a bit of cheer. Always ready to laugh at any joke, we are glad to have her around. “Bobbie’s” favorite hobbies are roller skating and swimming, and she spends much of her time with them. Her plans for the future are to enter Peirce Business College. School Activities: Academic Course. A 9' J THERESA TODT I ronton “Tessie “Tessie” is always ready for a good time in whatever it may be. Yes, she’s the girl with freckles. Her ability as an excellent swimmer may be due to the fact that she spends many of her summer hours in “Ye Olde Minehole ’. She has two plans for her future. They arc to be an interior decorator or join the WAVES. School Activities: Commercial Course. Page Thirty-five ©wmasrsia Tfjhi CATHERINE TOGNOLI Breinigsville, R. 1 “Tuggy” Easy going, carefree, “ f uggy never hurries or worries but gets her work done and at the same time gets much enjoyment out of life. She does not participate in many school activities Inu has helped to make the “Trumpet” a success because of her membership on the staff. Her plans arc indefinite. School Activities: 2. 3. 1. ANNA TZOPE Egypt “Enka” Anna is the girl of our class who won the American Legion Award in her freshman year. I his tells you the type of girl she is. She has been on the honor roll as far back as anyone can remember. Debating is her favorite activity and talking her favorite pastime. She plans to be a secretary. School Activities: Commercial Course; Glee Club 2. 3; Debate 2. 3. I; Debate Play 2. M. MILDRED YVARICHER Hillside “Mil” Her great sense of humor and her willingness io take or give a laugh has made Mildred popu- lar. Art is her favorite subject. She has won several art awards and a scholarship to Baum Art School. “Mil’s” contribution to the success of this yearbook, as Art Editor, is highly com- mendable. Her hobbies are ice-skating and swimming. She also does some sewing. School Activities: Art Editor of Sowhiter. Page Thirty-six MAE YVASSER • • • q m Kratzers ’‘Mae” Mac's eyes are the envy of all who see her; her merry heart the pleasure of all who know her. She is an accomplished pianist and spends many spare moments “tickling the ivories. Her hobby of typewriting has been a great asset in publishing this year book. Mae’s plans are to be an office worker. School Activities: Commercial Course; Sowhiter Staff: Trumpet Stall I. MARION WENNER Orefield Marion joined the class in her senior year, coming from Allentown High School, and has adopted history as her favorite subject. Dancing and roller skating take up most of her leisure time. She is very enthusiastic about becoming a YVAAC. School Activities: Commercial Course. MARION WERLEY G uthsville “M avion” Here's to our all-round good sport, indeed. She is ambitious, always willing to help any- body, no matter what the trouble may be. But when it comes to basketball, she plays a good game as forward. As to her future — Marion expects to enter the commercial field. School Activities: Commercial Course; (.iris' Chorus I. 2, 4. I’age Thirty-seven ROY WOTRING Schnecksville “T ruman” Roy is the tallest boy in the class, and the fact that he was the captain of our basketball team and president of the class for three years, attests to his leadership ability. Roy is a good student and next to athletics, thinks loafing is the most important thing. He plans to go to college and eventually become an athletic coach. School Xctivities: Academic Course; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Class President I. 2. 3. JOHN YAGERHOFER Ormrod “Yagie” John cannot be considered the bashful type; he has no trouble making acquaintances and keeping friends. Being one of Mr. Leibenguth's hard workers, proves that he is very fond of chemistry. “Yagie” is quite accomplished in building model airplanes; next to this comes roller skating and ice skating. Although he has no definite plans for the future, the U. S. Army Air Corps holds his interest quite intently. School Activities: Academic Course; Baseball I; Mixed Chorus I; Photography 3. 4: Debate Play 3: Operetta 1. JEAN YOUNGER 1542 N. 25th Street “Jean” Jean is a girl who goes about her affairs quietly and efficiently. Swimming and dancing are her hobbies, and home economics is her favorite subject. She expects to become a sales clerk. School Activities: General Course. Page Thirty-eight • • • a M 3n iKntumam ROY BORTZ Roy, in company with two South Whitehall Alumni, met a tragic death while returning from a basketball game on December 11, 1942. He was a loyal supporter of everything South Whitehall did. He was a member of our basket- ball team, and could always be counted on by the class for sound advice and a willing hand. The Class of 1943 regrets that he could not complete the year with us and extends this as their sincere tribute to his memory. Page Thirty-nine ©wsaa m Ex-Members ★ Lorraine Biegly Dorothy Fait Joseph Hoffner Sophie Bobenko Mary Treskot Lewis Huber Caroline Buchman Kathryn Trobetsky Clarence Kern Catherine Fedio Betty Lou Weber Thomas Kerns Mary Fedio N'Marie Werley Martin Kochenash Irene Fenstermacker Grace Westwood Harvey Kratzer Madeline Filhnan Eva Yankowitz Allen Kresge Jane Fox June Goerlich William Bell Charles Kuhns Walter Bibaris Robert Lcsko Joyce Heil Naomi Hoch Charles Biegley John Meckel John Blankowitch Clifford Mickley Helen Horwith Vernon Burkhardt Elwood Miller Jean Hummel Charles Chrin Enos Miller Olive Karabin Nicholas Chrin Forrest Miller Hilda Klusaritz Milton Clatiser Bruce Nester Irene Klotz Stanley Czonstka Leroy Parry Dorothy Krenn Mike Dernko Paul Remaley Beatrice Kresge Eugene Drey Gilbert Repp Katherine Kresge Llewellyn Eck Clifford Roth Doris Krumanocker Elwood Eichner Harold Schock Joyce Leibenguth Harold Everett Harold Shellhammer Mary Madensky ''''Robert Frankenfield Clifford Shoemaker Jennie Malits Ernest Frantz Leonard Smith Althea Masonheimer Robert Foster James Smoyer Freida Mohr Harold Gardner Harold Stahley Virginia Mohr Theodore Garrison James Stahlnecker Ida Newhard Donald Geluinger George Steckel Helen Novak Robert Gessner Allen Trainer Dorothy Pearsall Lawrence Guth Joseph Todt Mary Pearsall Buddy Heist Franklin Wertman Arlene Rau Herman Herb Allen Wieder Helen Rushatz ■ Kathryn Sennnel Robert Hetherington William Wolford Lamar Wolfgang Pagr Forty • • • Junior Play ★ ★ ★ “The Ghost in the Belfry,” a mystery play in three acts was presented by the Junior Class and directed by Mrs. Shepherd. ★ The Phantom . Dai Barclay ... Eric Gregory .. John Dagmar . . Dora Conroy .. Rita Trask Penny Gifford . Allen Newcomb Uriah Vinton . Selma Otis .... Sadie Otis... Characters ...................Ethel Klimeck ......................Hilda Seidel ....................Clifford Sell .....................Eugene Drey ....................Lillie Arndt .......................May Faust .....................Fayf. Hontz ....................Donald Oswald .....................David Sf.mmel ...................|ean Schmoyer ...................Jean Bachman 1‘iil’f Forty-one ©waaairis® Senior Play ★ ★ ★ Junior Buys A Car” ★ The Seniors this year were handicapped in their activities program due to restrictions on transportation. As a result only a one-act comedy entitled “Junior Buys A Car was presented in the regular auditorium period. Miss Morgan directed the production. John Millward (Father)..............................Clifford Sell Mrs. Millward (Mother) ................................Hilda Seidel Sophy Millward (Daughter)..........................May Faust Olga (Maid) ..............................Mildred YVaricher Hans Nelson (Man of all work)................Richard Johnson John Millward (Son) ..........................David Semmel Andrew Carrington (Sophy’s Boy Friend)......Richard Brydi.e Jennie Brown (Junior’s Pal) ................Lorraine Blank Arlene Anderson (Sophy’s Schoolmate)......Madelyn Oswald 'I'erry Simpson (Arlene’s Boy Friend).......Guilliam Clamer Page Forty-two Baccalaureate • • • a s 4i (Paste Baccalaureate Program here) Page Forty-three Commencement (Paste Commencement Program here) Page Forty-four Junior Class President Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer ... OFFICERS . . . Frkd N ewhard . .Charles Haines Elizabeth Krause . .Christine Bortz ADVISERS Margaret E. Lesher Amy S. DeGroot Robert J. Wilson Raymond H. Leibenguth I’agc Forty-six • • • Class of 1944 Ethel Benner June Bernhard Sally Ann Bruchak Christine Bortz Helen Chaputer Verna Correll Velma Greitz Leonora DeCal Anna Diehl Eleanor Fenstermaker Edith Galucy Helen Gintbel Eleanor Hoi ben Verna Kleckner Jean Klimeck Elizabeth Krause Althea Lapp Grace Mealey Lillian Musselnian Rose Marie Muster Dorothy Nagle Betty Noll Anna Peischler Kathleen Peters Shirley Schaeffer Barbara Ann Schneck Kathryn Sentinel Mary Jane Shelly Agnes Smith Gladys Snyder Margaret Sotak Jean Stoudt Jean Weida Marie YVerley Mary Wuchter Bessie Yankowitz Richard Baer William Greyer Mike Dobel Stearns Fink Robert Frankenficld John Frantz Clarence George Alvin Gibiser Joe Gourniak Charles Haines Paul Haines Bernard Hawrylo Rodger Hecht Wayne Herber Stephen Johnson David Kistler Wallace Knetz George Koch John Linde James Masika Fred Newhard George Nuss George Oswald Vernon Oswald Kenneth Reinert Charles Ritter James Schelly Richard Schlauch Rowland Schlauch Calvin Shiffer Samuel Simock David Smith Martin Snyder Ernest Uff Robert Wolf I’nge Forty-seven Sophomore Class OFFICERS President ...............................Frederick Jaindl Vice President ....................................Jeanne Schelly Secretary .........................................Gloria Strohl Treasurer ........................Gwendolyn Willenbecker ADVISERS Frederick S. Meckley Virginia M. Hunter Ruth M. Roth Sylvia P. Wert man J Page Forty-eight Alice Abel Ruth Albright Grace Algard Rita Allegran .i Doris Barthel Christine Best Joyce Blose Arlene Borman Elva Conracl Lorraine Daln tuple Carrie Delong Florence Diehl Jean Diehl Perma Dornblascr Sue Everett Dorothy Fink Mary Lou Forgan Louise Foster Fern Good Betty Grim Ruth Guth Shirley Hartranlt Gloria Hein Betty Herbert Margaret Hoffman Betty Hunsicker Ruth Hunsicker Anna Kemmerling Doris Kern Rose Kokolus Betty Kramer Lois Krcsge Dorothy Kuntz Louise Laudenslager Anna Malata Louise Mcaley Catherine Miscannon • • • a s Class of 1945 Mary Nush Luther Beck Joyce Pearsall Oliver Bittner Elsie Peters William Bowlby June Peters Charles Brader Pauline Peters George Czaczara Jane Reeder Dale Daubert Dorothy Reenock Steven Drabic Ruth Remalcy Daniel Fetherolf Dorothy Rhode Robert Haas Arthur Rohr Russell Haas Loretta Rtich Richard Haberman Betty Rumfieid Richard Held Jeanne Schelly Paul Hoffman Janice Seagreaves Albert Hudock Phyllis Seidel Frederick Jaindl Blanche Shenkenberger Paul Kochanasz Julia Si mock Harold Loch Jeanette Snyder Frank Maitski Thelma Snyder Howard Markle Pauline Sotak Paul Masenheimer Betty Stephens Edwin Maurer Gloria Strohl Willard Metzger Claire Thunnn Arthur Miller Rose Ellen Weil Paul Miller Helen Weila James Montagner Olga Weila Steven Mutz Thelma Werlev David Peters Anna Wieder Russell Rhoades Gwendol yn Villenbecker Ralph Schantz Margaret Yagerhofer Edward Sherer Lorraine Yost Harold Shoemaker Richard Smith Rolland Snyder Glenn Stahlev Harley Wenninger Dale Whitaker Morris Wfsser Page Forty-nine Freshman Class OFFICERS President.............................. Edward Willenbecker Vice President ........................................James Knerr Secretary..............................................Alton VVehr Treasurer ...................................Roger Browning ADVISERS William V. Swallow Howard J. Hausman Adele E. Fegley May R. Morgan Page Fifty • • Class of 1946 Marie Beck Alice Beitler Margaret Bendekovits Claire Bernhard Joyce Bcrtsch Doris Blosc Betty Bort Grace Bort Lillian Bundy Pearl Clauss Grace Creitz Betty Drabick Leah Endy Lorraine Follweiler Agnes Frankenfield Jean Gibiser Margaret Gimbel Helen Good Doris Guth Virginia Guth Betty Haas Christine Haas Beatrice Haring Marian Hausman Betty Heilman Lorraine Herbster Joyce Huber Betty Mac Hunsicker Margaret Hunsicker Jeanette Karabin Charlotte Kern Naomi Kern Edna Kistler Madeline Klotz Ruth Kohler Jean Krcssley Edna Lauchnor Viola Laudenslager Lucille Mangold Helen Masenheimer Irene Merkham Jean Miller Gloria Oswald Marilyn Peters Adeline Rcmaley Doris Renninger Kathryn Reshitar Miriam Rodgers La Rue Romig Marian Saeger Ruth Schenken berger Betty Jean Schneck Barbara Schumaker Arlene Sotak Gloria Sotak Lucille Sourwine Adele Stahley Stella Stcttler Mildred Swavely Dolores Todd Stella Trobetsky Gloria Weaver Dolores VVenner Faye Wetherhold Mary Yankowitz Robert Balliet Richard Barnhard John Bertsch Henry Best Leon Branton Roger Browning Jack Brvdle William Burk Paul Chrin Ellis Delabar Franklin Drey Francis Figura Roy Fink Ernest Follweiler Henry Frey Harold Geist Luther George Lee Good Donald Gross Donald Guth Leo Guth George Hamila Robert Heinley Daniel Heckman Harold Henry Charles Holt man Barton Hunsicker Harry Hyrowick William Hyrowick Charles Jacobs Walter Karpen Arthur Kemmerer Paul Klimeck James Knerr Robert Leaser Thomas I.engel Willard Mantz Paul Maslany Earl Miller Clifford Moyer Robert Neeb Harvey Oswald Peter Rechtor Mervin Reichelderfer Foster Renninger Kcrmit Reppert Reynold Rex Harold Roth Henry Ruth Richard Schaadt Ernest Schaeffer George Sherbotie Harold Smith Harvey Smith Clair Snyder Frank Soldridge, Jr. Edgar Stephens William Thompson John Waricher Alton Wehr Edward Willenbecker Bueld Warmkessel Rudolph Younger Herman Zettle John Zuber Service Staff ★ OFFICE SECRETARY Anna Cole COOKS JANIFOR Mrs. Florence Wotring Tilghman Roth Mrs. Florence Bortz BUS DRIVERS Harold Schraden Myron Diehl Alfred Sutler Joseph Guth Luther Lichty LeRoy Kuhns Paul Peters Allen Fenstermacher I’age Fifty-two ©wma siR mammmmmmmmmmmrnmmammmtmmmmA Trumpet Staff Adi'isory Editor Ruth M. Roth Associate Editors Evelyn Bell Elizabeth Krause. Alice Haas Literary Staff Catherine Tognoli Edith Galucy Bernard Hawrylo Barbara Ann Schneck News Staff Betty Noll Jean Stoudt Mary Wuchter Anna Peischler Gloria Strohl Art Editor Betty Jean Muster Art Staff Madelyn Oswald Paul Kokolus Typing Staff Mollie Steckel Mae Wasser Christine Rauch Jean Bachman Page Fifty four • • Debating Club President Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer OFFICERS David Semmel . .Clifford Sell Wallace Knetz . .Anna Tzope Jack Brydle Elva Conrad Alice Haas Paid Hoffman Frederic Jaindl A dviser Frederick S. Meckley MEMBERS Wallace Knetz Mervin Reichelderfer Paid Rockel Jeanne Schelly Barbara Ann Schneck Hilda Seidel Clifford Sell David Semmel Blanche Shenkenberger Jeanette Snyder Anna Tzope Page Fifty-five Girls’ Chorus OFFICERS Director.......................................Amy S. DeGroot President .....................................Kathryn Lengel Vice President ............................................[can Klimeck Secretary ..............................................Dorothy Kuntz Accompanists........................Grace Mealy, Dorothy Kuntz I’ if’f H ty six Girls’ Chorus • • Alice Beitier Ethel Benner Lorraine Blank Sally Brntchak Doris Blose Jean Boyer Elva Conrad Leonora DeCal May Faust Eleanor Fenstermaker Doris Herbert Eleanor Holben Doris Kern Verna Kleckner Jean Klimeck Annetta Kuhns Dorothy Kuntz Helen Lazarus Kathryn Lengel Grace Mealy Anna Meckes Alice Miller Clara Montagner Lillian Musselman Dorothy agle Kathleen Peters Dorothy Reenock Jeanne Schelly Mary Schelly Jean Sch mover Phyllis Seidel Blanche Shenkenberger Gladys Snyder Jeanette Snyder Margaret Sotak Dorothy Steckel Claire Tlnimn Helen Weila Olga Weila Dolores Wenner Marie Werley Marion Werley Anna Wieder Gwendolyn Willenbecker Page Fifty-seven Orchestra Band and OFFICERS President.........................................May Faust Vice President ............................Stephen Johnson Secretary and Treasurer..........................Anna Diehl Managers Lillian Musselman Dorothy Nagle Page Fifty-eight Director Amy S. DeGroot • • • a s 4i Band Christine Bom Susanne Cannon Leah Endy May Faust Betty Haas Ethel Klimeck Paul Bastian (ark Brydle Robert Haas George Hartman Daniel Heckman David Helfrich Harold Henry Richard Johnson Stephen Johnson Donald Jones Paul Klimeck Marilyn Kuhns Mae Litzenberger Janet Peters Barbara Shumaker Betty Stephens Dolores Wenner Edwin Maurer Maurice Maurer Robert Neeb Donald Oswald Vernon Oswald Warren Oswald Henry Ruth George Seagreaves Robert Siegfried Willard Wetzel Orchestra Christine Bortz Susanne Cannon Anna Diehl Leah Endy May Faust Mary Lou Forgan Betty Haas Dorothy Kuntz Mae Litzenberger Grace Mealy Richard Barnhard Robert Haas David Helfrich Harold Henry Richard Johnson Stephen Johnson Elaine Nagle Van Reed Newhard Marian Saeger Phyllis Seidel Mary Jane Sherer Barbara Shumaker Betty Stephens Ruth Wagner Dolores Wenner Kathryn Wieand Edwin Maurer Maurice Maurer Robert Neeb Donald Oswald Vernon Oswald Willard Wetzel Page Fifty-nine Future Farmers of America OFFICERS Ernest President Vice President Secretary T reasurcr Reporter William Bell John Cihylik Daniel Featherolf Ernest Geiger Herbert Geiger Clark Irwin Adviser — Paul K. Detwiler MEMBERS Milton Kline Roy Lindenmuth Ernest Lohrman • El wood Messner Forrest Miller Paul Miller . Elwood Messner Daniel Featherolf Forrest Miller Geiger Paul Miller Edwin Moyer Paul Ran Charles Ritter Lawrence Ritter Robert Schoemaker George Seagreaves Page Sixty eA THLETKS Varsity Basketball Robert J. Wilson Aral Henninger Waller Blose ... Paul Kokolus . . . ...........Coach ■ Faculty Manager Student Manager Student Manager Roy Wotring — Captain Stearns Fink Walter Balia Walter Bilous Dalton Schaadt Joe Gourniak Paul Haines Fred Newhard Willard Metzger Sara Si mock Harley Wenninger Mike Doble Page Sixty-two • • • Varsity Basketball South Whitehall had a lair basketball season considering the fact that ir ansportation cut our practices down. Our games were played in the Little Palestra and were fairly well attended despite the fact that no transportation was furnished. This shows the true South Whitehall spirit. 1942-1943 SCHEDULE We They 66 Coopersburg 30 36 Alumni 31 39 Stroudsburg 11 36 Palmerton 58 26 Central Catholic 40 10 Wilson Boro 33 31 East Stroudsburg 36 38 Coplay 32 26 Allentown 54 49 Fountain Hill 33 30 Nazareth 38 41 Heilertown 20 38 Coopersburg 26 36 Central Catholic 12 48 Catasauqua 26 34 East Stroudsburg 51 47 Coplay 27 28 Catasauqua 32 36 Fountain Hill 30 29 Nazareth 24 41 Heilertown 33 33 Wilson Boro 50 Lehigh-Northampton League Standing — Fourth Games Won—12 Games Lost—9 1‘age Sixty-three junior Varsity Basketball Harley Wenninger Richard Schaadt Robert Wolf Sam Simock Russel Rhoades Willard Metzger Richard Schlauch Dale Daubert Rowland Schlauch Arthur Miller Harold Loch Junior Varsity Basketball Schedule 1942-1943 We They 35 Coopersburg 12 46 Central Catholic 28 35 Palmerton 37 33 Wilson Boro 38 24 East Stroudsburg 15 16 Coplay 13 29 Allentown 45 28 Fountain Hill 21 27 Central Catholic 34 51 Coopersburg 14 33 Central Catholic 35 18 Beth-Allens 36 35 Catasauqua 21 26 Fountain Hill 14 61 Hellertown 18 19 Senior All-Stars 33 Gaines Won 9 Games Lost 7 I’age Sixty-lour Basebal a s 4i 1942 SEASON Richard Clauss Roy Wot ring Walter Bilous Mike Romanic Walter Balia Paul Mauser Donald Rohr bach Milton Clauser Benjamin Kern Ernest Wetherhold Calvin Shiffer Joe Gourniak John Rcshitar Franklin Fillman Fred Newliard Wilbur Peters Lawrence Ritter Piif’c Sixty-Five Baseball Schedu 1942 le We I'hey 1 Muhlenberg College 10 1 Allentown 1 7 Wilson Boro 0 4 Allentown 9 12 Fountain Hill 1 10 Hellertown 7 0 East Stroudsburg 1 19 Coplay 3 11 Central Catholic 12 11 Emmaus 5 8 Central Catholic 9 11 Emmaus Games Won 6 Games Lost 6 10 Lehigh-Northampton League Standing Second Place Cheerleaders Jeanette Bender Arlene Meckes Sally Ann Bruchak Mary Sosnowsky Christine Bortz Page Sixty-six rrEATims The Seniors’ Song Sing a song of Seniors Tearing through the halls. Pushing little freshmen Against the solid walls. Crowding in the lunch line “We haven’t any time To watch a so-called Sophomore Hunt a long lost dime.” We’re the ones in study hall Who talk the whole day long. When teacher asks about the fuss We answer with a song, We didn’t mean to interrupt We only wished to say That we’d be very happy if You’d look the other way.” We’re the ones go pushing Each other’s books upon the floor And retreating, hurriedly Leave hinges minus door. Yes. we re the noisiest homeroom That teacher ever had And so each morn to quiet us She swings a baseball bat. We all recall the times we spent A dreaming in the lab Where slight explosions happened as We took our daily nap. Now close these true confessions By the class of '43 Don't forget my little Freshmen You will someday Seniors be. Page Sixty-eight • • • mmmmmmmmmmKmKm In The Spotlight “Dark Eyes” .........................Roberta Thompson Piano Swing .........................Master Richard Brydle Quietest Boy ........................Paul Mauser Absentinia...........................Benjamin “Didyoumissme” Kern Most loyal to Schnecksville..........Jean Schmoyer Orchestra Leader ....................“Sammy Kaye Johnson “Dimpled Darling ....................Mike Katchur “There’s Something About A Soldier”. .Lena Marushak For a hot Trumpet ................... Harry James Oswald Idle Girl With the Goggles...........Frances Mangold “The Lady in Red” ...................Annetta Kuhns I Only Want a Buddy Not a Sweet- heart ...............................Mildred Waricher Best little arguer...................Hilda Seidel “Ladies’ Man” .......................Lynwood Mack Most studious boy....................Paul Rockel Athletically inclined................Walter Balia Our Future Farmer....................William Bell I can't be bothered now..............Walter Bilous Woman hater..........................Guilliam Clamer Future coach ........................Paul Kokolus The perfect boy .....................Clark Marsh Watch the girls go by................Mike Romanic “Kind hearted ......................John Reshitar Coy and Shy..........................Delphine George “I like seclusion”...................Thomas Nagle 1‘agf Sixty-nine s @wsiinrBiB • • • Who’s Who Quietest .........................Evelyn Bougher Youngest .........................“Tidggy” Tognoli Most Brilliant ...................Don’t be silly Best gum fiend ...................Evelyn Bell Smallest .........................Tie between “Little Joe” Berkemeyer, “Midge” Meyers, and “Mousy” Martin Rug Cutter........................ Jitterbug” Bender Tallest Male .....................“Shorty” Wotring Tallest Female....................“Smoky” Hciney Artist ...........................“Paint Slinger” Muster Statesman ........................“Henry Clay” Semmel Singer............................ Lily Pons” Faust Fastest ..........................“Flash” Boyer Most Handsome.....................“Clark Gable” Sell Musician .........................“Fritz Kreisler” New hard anil her violin Sound effects team................ Hoop” Hubert and “Lotus Blossom” Rayburn Sleepiest.........................Donald “Wakeme” Rohrbach Busiest ..........................Lillie “Honesttogoodness” Arndt Most Talkative ...................“Chatterbox” Lazarus Best Treasurer....................“Penny” Bachman Romantic..........................John Yagerhofer Comedienne .......................Joyce Horlacher Drummer ..........................“Gene Krupa” Stoudt Motorman.......................... Mechanical minded” Frantz Shorthand Whiz ...................Alice Miller Pagt- Seventy • • • a s $ Class Inventory Greenawalds “Heart-breaker”..........Walter Blose The Keeper of the Bees”.............Alice Haas “Sonja Henie” .......................Lorraine Blank The quiet example....................Kathryn Lengel My heart isn't here..................Joyce Kern True-blue clarinet player ...........Ethel Klimeck Inseparable .........................Dorothy Correll and Margaret German Little-to-say........................Dorothy Best “Blondie ...........................Helen Bahiak Appreciation of the finer things.....George Peters Giggles .............................Mollie Steckel Small and sweet......................Christine Rauch “Take Me Back to New York ...........Anna Tzope Active feminine tom-bov .............Eleanor Sherer The girl with the muscles............Marion Wenner A true friend .......................Theresa Todt Best little waitress.................Marion Werley Staunch supporter of the U. S. Army. . . Dorothy Steckel My heart’s in New Jersey.............Madeline Oswald Best horse back rider ...............Jean Person “Primedonna” ........................Faye Hontz Loudest girl athlete.................Clara Montagncr Loyal friend ........................Mae Wasser Short but mighty.....................Kathryn Oldt Sweater girl ........................Rose Jean Younger Page Seventy-one Central. I . S. A. August 27, 1953 A Letter My clear Mr. Gcnszler: I his afternoon. after I flew home from the new held. I found my wife waiting as usual: onl this time she was waiting for me instead of the “gyro . As we walked down the veranda l) the ncighlxnhood pool. Marie told me how. when she was rummaging through an old chest on the attic, she came upon the Sowhitcr we had when we were seniors hack at South Whitehall. Well. sir. that started it: we sat down on the bench beneath the big maple and lx'gan to review our memories of those four ears of study, fun. and. es. sorrow at South Whitehall. Those first days of September back in “ ’39 certainly were hectic. All of us were meeting new people and becoming acquainted with a new school. However, we soon settled down and fell in step with our upper classmen. s time passed, main of us lxx:ame interested in different extra-curriculum activities: some of us liked sports, so we tried out for the basketball, baseball, and track teams, while others served on the Trumpet staff, with the Delia ting Club, or in the music organizations. It wasn't until we Ixxame juniors that our activities reallv lx gan. Then we held our first dance. We worked hard: but well never forget those moments beneath the beautifully colored lights and crepe. Our Junior officers were Rov Wotring. President: Mike Romanic. Vice President: Hilda Seidel. Secretary: and Jean Bachman. Treasurer. David Scmmcl ux k honors at the Junior Oratorical Contest: therefore, he represented us at the County Oratorical Contest which was also held at South W hitehall. Mrs. Shepherd directed our Junior Plav. It was a mvstcry thriller tilled “The Ghost in the Belfry. When it lx?came our time to entertain the Seniors at our prom, we did a super job. The gym was turned into an airport, complete with a giant airliner, stretching its inightv wing across the gym. Bob Kurtz and his orchestra supplied the music. Finally the great day came — we were actually Seniors. It was unbelievable how fast those first three vears had turned into history. We soon learned, however, that we were misinformed alxmt all the seniority rights ami privileges of Seniors, so we tossed off our high hats and got down to earth. As our officers, we elected Clifford Sell as President. Paul Rockel as Vice President. Hilda Seidel as Secretary. and Jean Bachman as Treasurer. On the Yarsitv Basketball team we had Rov Wotring as captain. Walter Balia. Walter Pilous, and Rov Port . It was a thrill to see the fellows match their skill against that of their opponents, for thev were good sjxuts and good ball players. Another attraction at the games were our cheerleaders. Jeanette Bender and Arlene Meckcs. as thev led our cheers. The war certainlv brought on a change in the school activities. Since automobiles could not lie used, we discontinued sponsoring dances and presenting plays: it Ixrcamc hard to attend lvasketball games: and. for a long time wc weren’t even sure whether or not it would be possible to have a class trip. 1 hen when we readied the end of our fourth vear at school, we realized that we must part. It was very hard for us to sav good-bvc to friends whose companionship we would never again enjoy: however, wc were consoled when we realized that this was just the l cginning of a great, exciting experience, and. that wc now had many memories of happv moments which we could fall l ack upon. Well. Mr. Gcnszler, these arc cherished memories, indeed. In fact. Marie and 1 spent the rest of the afternoon on the bench liencath the maple, musing dreamily over those four vears at South Whitehall. When we returned to the house, we looked through the “Sowhitcr ami thoroughly enjoyed reviewing the pictures of our high school comrades. As we paged along, wc realized that it was you who had worked so hard helping us compile the Sowhilei : therefore, we thought vou might enjov reviewing our high school davs with us. Yours respectfully. CLIFFORD SELL. H istorian Page S n rn tx - tv o