Westmont Hilltop Senior High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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William Hinkel—Bill “They can affirm his praises best, How good he is—how just And fit for highest trust.” Bili” was the big noise in our class this year. In his capacity as Manager of Basket Ball, Bill gained undying renown. He was usually seen staggering around the locker room at the “Y” with his arms filled, yelling, “Who want’s a towel?” Bill was almost exterminated at the Basket Ball banquet when he started his speech with. It behooves me to- night.” Good luck to our manager! Mary Louise Hammond— Whcczi®” “Youth will have its fling. Mary Louise is so full of life and pep that she makes the rest of us poor souls feel about one hundred and eighty when we are with her. Wheezie” is anything but serious- minded—she is too busy with her new cases to allow school work to worry her. She fairly radiates good nature and we feel confident that she will be happy in whatever field of work she enters. Margaret Jahn—“Marg” “Honors achieved far exceed those that are created.” Margaret certainly earned that Girl Reserve ring she won the other day for Marg has a highly developed sense of duty and always does what is asked of her and more too. In her quiet unruffled manner she has been invaluable to the school. For her scholarship, athletic ability, leader- ship, and character she has earned a place in the honor society. June Kerr—“June Bug” “Come sing now, sing— For I know you sing well, For you have a singing face.” June has become such a part of us that it is hard to realize that she has been with us only two years. Her coming greatly enriched the powers of the class for her voice is one of the Senior Class treasures. June pos- sesses real talent, too, when it comes to sewing and poster making and im- personating Blue Beard’s Wife. Al- ways cheerful and willing to help, with a spark of mischief in her eyes, she is a dandy good sport and a real friend.

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Catherine Fisher—Catherine Gentle in personage, Conduct and equipage, Generous and free. It has really not been until this year that we have come to know the real Catherine. Or rather it was not until the Washington trip. We find her ready to laugh at every joke, in- terested in the activities of the school and class, and best of all, will- ing to do anything that is asked of her. Sara Geer—“Sal” Of her bright face, one glance will tra e A picture on the brain, And of her voice, in echoing hearts A sound must long remain.” We have had Sal with us just one year. But one year will certainly leave a pleasant memory. One of Sal’s most important functions was supplying the more frivolous minded and footed with jazz. Her ability, however, is not confined to this field, for she has been active in all school affairs. “Aumie Rose Alma Harrigai “A creature not too bright nor Rood For human nature’s daily food, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, “tears” and smiles.” “Aumie” appears to take school life seriously, but to those who know her, she is one little bundle of mis- chief. It lurks right behind the seri- ousness of her Irish eyes and once in a while, in fact, quite often, it peens through them and you see her laugh- ing at you even while she appears to be listening to you with all serious- ness. Owen Higgins—“Goat” “Large was his bounty and his soul sincere.” “Goat” has been one of the lead- ers of our class. Because of his will- ingness to help, perhaps too much was given to him to do, but he al- ways managed to get it done on time and in good shape. As president for two years and treasurer this year he has been the backbone of the class. Sincere and dependable, the school will be losing much when Goat leaves. We wish him all the luck in the world —he certainly deserves it.

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Frank Leahey—“Soak” If he had any faults he has left us in doubt— At least in six weeks we could not find out.” Frank has kept us guessing for at least four years. It must be that he never shows his bad side or has none to show. He is one of our most vers- atile Seniors. Besides being a bril- liant scholar and a wonderful basket ball star, he made himself famous in - the community as a garbage man and a soda-water clerk. All that remains now is to see which profession he adopts permanently. Dorothy Leuin— Dot” “Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person shine.” Dorothy has been with us only dur- ing the last two years, but in that period she has made up for lost time. Her somewhat classical features would lead us to believe she was a dreamer, but her stardom in the com- mercial department shows that be- hind a comely face there is the calm, practical brain of an efficient busi- ness woman. Hilda Meehan— Mun “Thou hast a grim appearance And thy face bears a command.” Hilda has successfully steered our ship through its last and roughest league. Yes, Hilda is our president and what with her Irish wit and dire expression, she has led us safely on through many a storm. Under her guidance the class has undertaken much and you may depend upon it we have been successful with such a leader as Hilda! Vera Meehan—“Venu»” “Mine be the strength of spirit, full and free.” Hehold! Our class genius. She writes poetry as easily as she makes friends. Not satisfied with one ac- complishment, she show’s real ability in music (particularly singing on trains at three a. m.) in math (?) and leaping into the Senior room sim- ultaneously with the ringing of the late bell, in being able to find a funny side to most anything. In ad- dition to all this, Vera made the de- bating team and carried off main hon- ors for the Senior hysteria squad.