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

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Commercial Eleanor Hoi.ben Schnecksville ‘■Elly’ Eleanor is another of our musically minded girls. From her freshman to her senior year, “Elly” has used her soprano voice in the various choral groups at High School. Bowling and attending basketball games occupies Eleanor’s time out of school. The Nurses Cadet Corps will have an able student upon Eleanor’s gradu- ation. Sophomore Sextette 2; Girls' Chorus 2. 3. 4; Mixed Choruses 2, 3; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Freshman Chorus. Stephen Johnson Walberts Academic “Steve” Never loud or affected, “Steve” goes about his business calmly, joining in on conversations with a cheerly laugh. Band and orchestra keep “Steve” busy at school after classes, but on the other hand, allow him to be present at all basketball games. Girls are gradually becoming a strong interest of Steve’s, but wait until he dons his Navy Blues. Track 2; Band 1. 2, 3. 4: Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 4; Photographic Club 1, 2: Debate Play 3. Verna Ki.f.ckner Ironton Commercial “Verna” Vern a outstanding achievement is that she can wear her hair in an upsweep. Since she is one of the shorties in the class, and also a blonde, Verna’s locker is always crowded with admirers. Commercial subjects keep Verna occu- pied in school, while outside school hours, roller skating and dancing take up her time. Some defense plant or office will no doubt employ our Verna after graduation. Girls' Chorus 2. Page Twenty-three

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Bernard Hawrylo Orefiekl “Butch TOST Academic Bernard is the whiz at speaking French. Any- one hearing him recite would think he was born in France. Bernard’s poems and humor articles for the Trumpet made him well-known to all. A conscientious student, “Butch” manages the honor roll half of the year. Upon graduation, “Butch” would like to take a civil service exam at the Middletown Air depot. Erumpet 2. 3; Sowhiter Staff. Roger Hecht Neffs Academic “Hector” Roger can generally be seen hunched over a paper writing with his left hand. His diligence in all his studies keep him a constant honor student. When humor strikes “Hector,” his deep laughs sound through the class, making him a thoroughly likeable person. When “Hector” graduates he plans to try for the Army Air Corps. Baseball Manager 2: Sowhiter Staff. Wayne Herber •J Slatington Academic “Herb” Wayne is always ready to give a willing hand when there is work to be done. His quick wit and keen sense of humor have broken up many a dull moment. Basketball and ice skating are his favorite hobbies. He lists shop as a favorite subject. After graduation, Wayne intends to enter the Navy. Photography Club. Page Twenty-two

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 Jean Mae Keimeck Schnecksville Academic Jean Jean is the young lady whose smile and win- ning personality have gained her many Iriends. Her love lor music is evident by her loyal sup- port of the Glee Club for four consecutive years and serving as Vice-President in her junior year. An honor student. Jean’s favorite subject is home ec. at which she excels. Undecided as to the future, she hopes to attend Kutztown State Teachers College and become a primary teacher. Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Milton O. Kline Schnecksville . General Kliny There isn’t anyone in the school who doesn't know Milton. Jovial to suit his appearance, yet sometimes lull ol sour remarks. Milton neverthe- less, has the affection of the entire class. 1-arm- ing is to be his career with auto mechanics as a side line since one of Milton’s hobbies is to repair old wrecks. His excellent work in the agricultural department at school will enable him upon graduation to realize his idea ol farming. Bovs’ Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 2; F. F. A. Wallace Knetz 2214 Walbert Avc. Academic Wally “Wally” is the outstanding honor student in school, oftentimes called “ 1 he Prolessor be- cause of it. Around school his interests are plays, musical organizations, and Trumpet work. However, perhaps “Wally” is better known for his “boogie-woogie” style piano playing. After he graduates, Wallace hopes to enter the Navy V-12 program and be stationed at some engineer- ing college. Mixed Chorus 1,2. 3: Male Chorus 4: t rumpet 1.2. 3. I; Debating l’lay 2. 3, I: Junior Flay; Senior Flay; Debating 1,2. 3. 4. Page Twenty-font