Upper Darby High School - Oak Yearbook (Upper Darby, PA)

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★ ★ ★ Plots, Sets, and Producers MISS FRIEDA E. REED MISS MAIZIE G. WEIL The two people responsible for making The Starwogon ond oil other dromotic presentations such o success. Miss Reed ond Miss Weil, smile os Mortha ond friends pose in the Bicycle Scene SINCE the stage is the theme of the 1955 OAK, we take this opportunity to recognize the contributions of Miss Frieda E. Reed and Miss Maizie G. Weil to our school and community through their tireless work in dramatics. Guided by these two outstanding teachers. National Thespian Troupe 1000 has earned a distinguished national reputation. Miss Reed and Miss Weil have developed the dramatic program into an educational one with a real place in our high school liberal arts program. Thespians has become o many-sided activity, pro- ducing people skilled in the arts of octing, costume design, makeup, scene design, costume construction, and scene construction. Miss Reed, as dramotic cooch, is always inspired by the trans- formation of new people from greenhorns to dependable standbys. She feels that this experience is worth any agony it may take. Miss Weil finds her greatest satisfaction in seeing the creative- ness of her crew developing right before her eyes at a performance. She is constantly amazed at the ingenuity of her crew members when they make beautiful things, apparently out of nothing. Miss Reed and Miss We l, the OAK honors you for your unselfish dedication in providing students with exciting creative experiences, helping them to appreciate the fine arts, and raising the cultural level of our school ond community. 6

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Are Seven ACT V Sports ....................... 84-117 ACT VI Seniors ......................118-167 ACT VII Index ........................... 168

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A Dedicated Citizen DR GEORGE G. DILWORTH Pictured in inset is Dr. Dilworth presenting ploque to Mr. Bcrmon's son ot the Berman Memorial Ceremony With him is Mr. George Hoebler, Ass stont to the Superintendent of Schools. DR. GEORGE G. DILWORTH, who holds o bachelor's degree from Swarthmore, a doctorate from Dickinson, became a member of the School Board in July, 1931, and hos been its president since 194i. Under his skillful direction, the Board operates as an effective unit. Difficult problems are faced promptly and courageously. Decisions are mode only after careful study and full understanding on the part of all members. The graciousness of Dr. Dilworth's manner, the warmth of his personality, the spontaneity of his humor, the sincerity of his interest have endeared him to the entire community. Although the responsibilities of his position as Secretory of the American Bible Society are quite heavy, he always finds time to speok ot a dedication program inaugurating new school facilities, a memorial service for o deceased foculty member, a testimonial reception for an editor emeritus. Completely dedicated to the best interests of the community which he has hod so large a part in building. Dr. Dilworth is also active on hospital and library boards; in youth and welfore agencies; in civic and church groups. As Dr. Dilworth begins his twenty-fifth year of service to the citizens of Upper Darby, we, the Class of 1955, are happy to honor a great community leader by dedicating this OAK, our bock of pleasant memories, to him. 7