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

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DONALD PATTEN JONES Orefield Who first invented work? Jonesy , a lively classmate never takes school work very seriously. Always popular, he's fun to be with and is out- standing on the dance floor. He makes friends with every- one, particularly the girls, and his friendliness makes it impossible for anyone to hold a grudge against him. Donald is headed for General Motor's Institute in Flint, Michigan, and we expect to find him out in front in just a few years. Course: General Basketball 1, 23 Band 1: Glee Club 2: Senior High Operetta 2. VVALTER KARPYN Ormrod, Coplay, Route .gil Give thy thoughts no tongue. Walter, whose education was interrupted during the war years, has been with us since December of our senior year when he re-entered school as a member of the general course. VV'adlow's hobbies are baseball and collecting rare old coins. We are looking forward to the results of his inter- esting ambition to continue his studies at a detective school. Course: General KENNETH GUY K ERN A little mischief now and then Is relished by the best of men. Kenneth, better known as Kenny , can be recognized by Allentown, Route gil his coal-black hair and white teeth. He never has too much to say but always enjoys the good conversation of others. He likes all sports, particularly hunting. He also enjoys a good book, a recreation many of our boys have forgotten. After he leaves South Whitehall High School, Kenny in- tends to go to college. However, he is not sure that he won't join the navy. Here's success to you in whichever you choose! Course: General Page Twenty-three 1947 5

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, . , l l l 1 1 l i LORAND ALEXANDER HEGEDUS Parkway Manor, Allentown, Route 423 Between jest and earnest. Alex is a newcomer to our class but his sparkling eyes and winning smile have helped him to make friends and to become adapted to South Whitehall quickly. In addition to being an all-around sports man, he has proven talents in model building and portrait drawings. After graduation Alex intends to continue his schooling in order to study business administration. We know he'll always do his best. Course: General STANLEY ALBERT HEIL Orefield, Route 41 Too much study weakens the brain Stan, who has never taken his lessons too seriously to have a good time, is frequently found in the wood shop. In the time outside school his favorite hobbies are hunting and fishing. We've never known him to be legally absent on the opening day of hunting season. Heil hasn't yet made a definite decision as' to what he wants to do. His classmates, however, will recommend his pleasant company to anyone. Course: Academic LEWIS VVILLIANI HOWELI,S Orelield, Route .ffl To be great is to be misunderstood. El Vi J ,l ix 1: it I H li l il l .l P I Im. swam 1947 l I Among other notables in this book, we have the renowned Lewis, known for his politics and his oratorical ability. He is constantly making speeches and will argue on any subject at any time. For this reason, he is vice president of the debate club. Lewis can often be seen in the laboratory setting up experiments for Mr. Leibenguth. His hobbies include mineralogy, American archeology, and genetics. After graduation Louie wishes to visit Latin America. Then he hopes to attend Carnegie Institute of Technology or the University of Michigan. Course: Academic Debating l. 2, 3, 43 Trumpet Staff 33 Senior Operetta 2: Sowhiter Staff. Page Twenty-two

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l l l l NoRwooD N. KERN Allentown, Route ,cgi IL His every pleasureis in the game. ' Here's our star. How often during our high school years have we cheered for Woody ! Much of his time has been spent either playing basketball or practicing those l shots which placed his name at the top of scoring lists. However, everyone agrees that Norwood's popularity is due not only to his ability on the basketball court, but also to his ever-friendly attitude and pleasant disposition. Because Norwood is interested in a special trade, he wishes to con- tinue his education. Here's to you, Norwood, as a good friend and all-around classmate. May you find success. Course: General h Basketball 2, 3. 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Student Council President 4. CHARLES JOSEPH KISTLER New Tripoli, Route 54-2 E Man-about-town l l l 1 1 4 l l Course: Commercial Glee Club 3, 43 Senior Operetta 2: junior Play 33 Trumpet Staff 4: 1 Band 4. l it 'l P I l I E Sawlullw 7947 HI Here's a lad who goes for horseback riding in a big way. Also occupying much of his time are trapping and ground- hog hunting. Lessons come second in Charlie's life for ' singing takes first place. Charlie is South Whitehall's Frank Sinatra. He'd rather sing than eat, and although he claims he wants to be a railroad man or a cattle dealer, we still predict he'll sing for his supper. ROMA Louisa KLECKNER Allentown, Route .ji-1 Sober, steadfast, and denture. The quietness of the senior class is personified in Roma. Even though a bit quiet, Roma enjoys a good time and her quiet nature does not prevent her from having fun wherever she goes. Her favorite hobby is dancing, and she has always been found at all school dances. She also enjoys ice-skating. As to the future, her intentions are undecided. Good luck to you, Roma. Course: Commercial Mixed Chorus 43 Glee Club 2, 4. Page Twenty-four