Spring City High School - Pirate Log Yearbook (Spring City, PA)

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RUTH ANNE HALDEMAN Academic - West Vincent Simplicity is greatness Ruthie was an interesting personality-a friend tried and true. Her cute little giggles were ever present to add life to the routine of classes. Half her time was spent learning new dance steps, The fluency she exerted in French class was matched only by her ability in mathematical reasoning. I-Ier small stature did not limit her mental power. The idea of teaching small children was fascinating to her. College, a career, and unlimited success were assured, Mixed Chorus 3, Allied Youth 3, 4, Sr. High Dramatics 2, 3. Prom. The A. IAY HATFIELD Industrial Arts - Spring City His life is a watch or a vision between a sleep and a sleep Remember seeing the huddle of fellows near the trophy case? Well, in the middle you could usually have found Iay telling one of his seldom funny, but always original jokes. When not chauffeuring the ladies around in his new Chevvy, he enjoyed just sitting and letting the rest of the world go by. When lay looked to the future, there seemed to be a big question. How- ever, some informants hinted of his possible enrollment in a trade or vocational school. Radio Club Z. JAMES R. HALLMAN Industrial Arts - Spring City Laughter returned with him Few were the times that the teachers appreciated lim's special brand of humor, but his fellow students made up for that loss. Ollie left Spring City for a few years to attend Boyertown schools, but he lost not one friend during this time. His active participation in sports was limitedg however he was in attendance at every game. lim's neatness in dress and clean-cut appearance were excelled by few. Basketball 4, Baseball 4. 1949-50 school year opened with SARA ELLEN HARPLE Commercial Secretarial - Spring City Though many laugh, I alone dare laugh aloud Listening to hill-billy music and collecting Eddy Arnold records kept Sara one of the happier members of our group. Dancing to jumpy music diverted her when the regular routine grew monotonous. While most people pre- ferred salt to season their food, for some reason Pepper was Sara's favorite. When counting assets, one could not overlook her blonde hair and jovial personality. You can be assured the efficiency of telephone service will be increased with Sara on the pay roll. Honor Society 45 Arts and Crafts 3, Hockey 2, 3. Nineteen

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GUSTAVE C. FREY Industrial Arts - Spring City 'Food feeds the body, laughter feeds the soul A practical joker from the word go, Gussie overlooked the scowls of his more gullible classmates and pacitied their irritation with some friendly deed or gay banter. He and his cronies could always be found Where mischief predominated. They were easily transported in Gus' new Plymouth which he always kept in tip-top shape, for he loved to tinker with a motor of any type, Like father like son, he planned to follow in his father's footsteps and become a machinist. Photography Club 2. IOHN VINCENT GALLAGHER Academic - Spring City Work, food, and fun-that's life Late in our sophomore year, this witty, wacky, likeable fellow joined our ranks. He was often seen thumbing his way to Phoenixville where he held the position of a service station attendant. Even though this took up a great deal of his time, he still managed to participate in our class plays, where his flare for comedy was apparent. loin the Navy and see the world was Vince's byword, for he planned to enter this service to further his mechanical education. Class Play 3, 4, Allied Youth 3, 4, Nature Club 2. Home Sweet Homicide, and the Junior-Senior FLORENCE MARIE GOOD Commercial Clerical - East Vincent She carries the Good with her Shy, yes, but not the wallflower variety, for Flo was always on hand when there was something to do. Liking all sports but choosing hockey as the one to play, she contributed much to our team as left halfback. Florence worked hardy besides her schoolwork and hockey she had a part-time job at Seven Stars Restaurant. When her work permitted, she chose horseback riding or, as a less strenuous exercise, playing the piano. Yearbook 47 Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, Allied Youth l, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Varsity Club 3, 4, Sr. High Dramatics 3. CHARLES F. GRUBB Industrial Arts - Spring City An honest man who toiled When one saw Charlie on foot, he could be certain that his dark green scooter was in need of repair. Industry played a major role in his life. Those popsicles that Charlie made while in the employ of a local ice cream plant were super. Remember how they tasted! Working ranked ahead of baseball, which received his full support every season. When the days proved fruitless for others, this fisherman could be counted on to bring in a haul. Radio Club 2, 3, Model Club 2, 3. Eighteen

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BARBARA ANNE HETRICK Academic - Spring City An imagination more fantastic than a purple cow Never a fair weather friend, Babs was a pal, good and true. Dull moments were never known while in her company, for she could always be counted on to render some mirth-provoking remark at the right time. Midget auto races fascinated her, as did hot-rods and good bebop records. Strange that even with these personality traits we knew Barbara was slated to be a funeral director's wife. Of one thing we were sure, a gayer funeral home would never be found. Yearbook 45 Band l, Z5 Basketball 25 Hockey l, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 25 Class Play 35 Allied Youth l, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Varsity Club 4. CHARLES RANDALL HIXSON. IR. Academic - East Pikeland Saying is one thing, doing is another Randy and his blond crew cut were familiar to all. This chap lived for basketball season, at which time he displayed marked interest and ability. After the school doors were closed, Hixson filled his odd moments by work- ing in his parents' doll factory and scooting hither and yon on a motorcycle. When he chose to represent the man about town, he could be seen behind the wheel of his father's '49 Mercury. Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Allied Youth 3, 45 Chess Club 2. a real bang when the Class of '50 WILLIAM B. HIXSON. IR. Industrial Arts - Spring City l'One who enjoyed living the easiest way Here was one member of our class who sailed past us in a '48 Plymouth at break-neck speed. This idea of speed did not permeate his other waking hours, for they were spent trapping, as well as raising animals. Bill man- aged to keep abreast of classes even though the going was rather tough. I-Ie planned to work with his father in the hosiery business after a fling at a trade school. Photography Club 25 Allied Youth 2. reached the CARL RICHARD HOTTENSTEIN Academic - Spring City To be great is to be misunderstood Being a whizz at studies, especially math, Carl was always willing to help his less fortunate fellow students. During vacations he worked in his father's knitting mill5 and whenever there was a free afternoon, he could be seen on the fairway of any local golf course participating in his favorite sport. Having excellently mastered the clarinet, oboe, and saxophone, he was a great credit to the band. After graduation Wharton School will gain the very superior scholar. Yearbook 45 Honor Society 45 Band l, Z, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Orches- tra l, 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Allied Youth 3, 45 Key Club Z, 3, 45 Rhythm Kids l, Z, 3, 45 Class Officer l, 3, 45 Chess Club 2, 3, 4. Twenty