Upper Perkiomen High School - Walum Olum Yearbook (Pennsburg, PA)

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THEODORE BAUER General East Greenville, R.D. Ted is a great baseball fan . . . pitches for U.P. . . . says he boils when umpires can't see the ball . . . a drag race fan . . . may be seen with a certain blonde, Agnes . . . enjoys working with engines . . . future auto or diesel mechanic. Activities, Baseball l,2,3,4. BARBARA JANE BERRY Academic Hereford Susceptible to fads . . . fond of dancing, ice skating, reading, and boys . . . cute waitress at Woodson's . . . Barbs will make a neat nurse . . . and a blonde, too . . . trig. class is her pet peeve. Activities: Chorus 1,2,35 Monitor 45 Walum Olumg Perk-O-Lator 3,45 Stu- dent Council 25 Hockey 35 Sr. Play. BARBARA JEAN BAUMAN Commercial Pennsburg Cute, quiet lass . . . can only find words for Wally . . . pleasing smile . . . loves hoagies . . . is bothered by little . . . careful dresser . . . future secretary. Activities: Hockey 3,45 Chorus 1,25 Walum Olumg Perk-O-Lator 4. JAMES WILLIAM BELLER General East Greenville Little guy . . . can be heard say- ing Get serious . . . jolly laughter . . . friendly . . . dependable when there is work to be done . . . likes girls, food, and cars . . . detests any- thing about Russia . . . Bull Frog Activities: Baseball 25 Football 2: 23 Q JEFFREY EARNEST BAUMAN Academic East Greenville, R.D. Better known as Slats . . . a real great Hman . . . accident prone . . . hard-nosed blocker . . . Winston Churchill and World War ll fan . . . may be found anywhere except home . . . will stir some college campus in his future. Activities: Football 1,2,3,4: Basket- ball 1,2g Track 2,45 Jr. Playg Sr. Playg Perk-O-Lator 25 Walum Olumg Mon- itor 45 Student Council l.

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CLASS OFFICERS: President - Mary'Ellen Kriebel, Secretary - Sylvia Stahler, Treasurer - Judy Freed, Vice-President - Kenneth Fenstermaker, Honorary Vice-President - Luis San Miguel. NOT SO VERY LONG AGO the class of 1963 was a small goup of approximately one hundred and ten uneasy freshmen, contemplating the four years of senior high school remaining for us. Did we realize the actual impor- tance of those coming influential years? Were we capable of making the momentous decisions which would conse- quently determine our future? The trial endured, knowl- edge gained and experiences encountered in the next four years had a permanent impact on our lives. Were we ready? During the course of the freshman year we chose dark green and light green as our class colors. The class em- blem was designed as an arrowhead, a symbol of the mighty Upper Perkiomen Indians. As class members began to be selected for sports teams, an interest quickened in the school sports programs. For the first time we were ad- mitted to senior high activities with a sense of belonging. Who could ever forget our wonderful sophomore year complete with'American history and biology? We enjoyed dissecting frogs and worms, but dh, those history reports! Our first very own dance, A Night in April was as romantic as a sophomore hop could be. We even had a Sophomore Day on April 15, when the girls proudly donned their white mums with a big green 63 decora- tion. This was the second year of the existence of a chap- ter of the National Honor Society in our school. We proudly watched as two of our sophomores were admitted during a beautiful induction ceremony. Since our already- experienced coaching staff was augmented by Mr. Keeny, our football team began showing considerable improve- ment, even a number of our sophomore boys played on the team. Next an onslaught of tests of our personality, mentality, emotional maturity, and other qualities began and continued throughout the years, The guidance coun- selling department concentrated on helping us to select a profitable occupation and to be aware that as sopho- mores we were rapidly approaching graduation, at which time our choices would have to be made. Our junior year began by greeting a strong football team who brought home our first victory in twenty- eight games. We will never forget North Penn! Now the Upper Perkiomen Indians struck fear into the hearts of the opponents! We were now on the level with any other school in the Bux-Mont League. Eleven juniors, seven of whom were varsity starters, aided the team to a 4-4-2 sea- son. Class rings were proudly flaunted as we prepared for our first prom, Emerald Enchantment. With jubilant hearts and after many nights of frenzied rehearsals, we 1963 CLASS HISTORY staged our class play, The Egg and I, which was a rare success. College boards were taken in the spring by col- lege-minded juniors, and the concert choir was formed. Then in March three more members were ceremoniously inducted into the National Honor Society. When the smoke lifted from the battlefield of the campaign between the Blue and the Gold parties for Student Council Of- ficers, the Gold party displayed triumphantly its victory. In the spring the band, in keeping with the victorious football squad, campaigned long, hard, and successfully for beautiful new uniforms. Finally we became coveted seniors. No one was above us any longer. Twelve years down, the rest of a lifetime to go. The year naturally began with a great 7-3-0 sea- son from our football team. Again the unusual but hilari- ous senior class play, Our Heart: Were Young and Gay, was a winner. This was the year of P.A.D. class, twelfth- grade English, office practice, and signing pictures. The winter months passed quickly while we were anxiously awaiting news of college acceptance and frantically meet- ing our yearbook deadlines. The enchanting senior prom in the spring proved to be a romantic scene with a wist- ful farewell remembrance, but our class trip to New York vanquished all thoughts of gloom. We had the time of our lives. Another great event was the arrival of the 1963 yearbooks. While donning our caps and gowns for Bac- calaureate, we began to experience a feeling of nostalgia. To think we could never return as students to our Alma Mater, the home of so many wonderful memories, was truly a lamentable thought. Finally the long-awaited day of Commencement arrived 5 we were now on the threshold of life.

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96 -EDWARD KENNETH BIELER Academic Pennsburg Will help anyone in a fix . . . works hard . . . sometimes serious, sometimes definitely not . . . a fine swimmer . . . musically inclined . . . seafood fan . . . Big Ed plans to go to college. Activities: Jr. Playg Sr. Play: Chorus 1,2,3,4g Band 45 Basketball 2,3, WALLACE HENRY BIELER Commercial East Greenville Usually seen with Barbara . . . drives a cool 51 Chevy . . . will always be remembered for his great block against Springfield . . . south- paw pitcher . . . world's worst monitor . . . plans to attend business school. Activities: Football 1,2,3,4g Basketball 1,2,3g Baseball 1,2,3g Monitor 4. ROBERT BILGER General East Greenville Bob loves old Fords . . . likes to hunt also . . . stuck-up girls annoy him . . . small, friendly guy . . . pleasing smile . . . can usually be found with that certain somebody . . . anticipates entering a branch of the service. 24- NORMA AUDREY BEUTTLER Commercial Green Lane Noted for her fancy handwriting and long blonde hair . . . enjoys ice skating and eating spaghetti . . . a future secretary. Activities: Chorus 1,2,3,45 Perk-O- Lator 4: Walum Olum. SANDRA ELAINE BLANK Commercial Pennsburg Sandy is always doing something . . . if it's not eating pizza, listening to rock'n'roll or driving someone's Ford, it's George . . . enjoys spending money . . . lives at the pool in the summer . . . undecided future. Activities: Walum, Olum.