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

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PHOENICIAN ROBERT HUNT “Bob” came to the high school from the Coon Ridge School with the American Legion medal. This good-natured chap, we have found, is a good friend to all who have made his acquaintance, and has a laugh for every humorous incident. One of the organizations to which he belongs in the Science Club. Perhaps he is better known as a member of the Boys’ Glee Club and the Mixed Glee Club, where his voice stands him in good stead. The number of his activities is no real measure of Bob, of whose abilities we expect much in the future. MILLARD KAMINSKY Millard is one of the sharpest of Sharp’s men. This may seem a cutting remark but if you get the point of it you can readily see how keen it is. Millard’s position on the football team and captai.i of basketball teams brought to him the unquestion- . able character of a true sportsman. Of course, a sportsman doesn’t necessarily sing, but his ability to take that bass note for a big drop and bring it back uo without cracking up, won him a position with the Glee Club. “You take carrots for in- stance” and other mythical expressions achieve for him the honor of humor editor for the “Yodler” and “Phoenician” Staff. Temple University seems to be his future ambition. Because he has been a brilliant member of Tioga Street School and West- mont Upper-Yoder High School, we are sure that he will achieve his aspiration. ADA KAUFFMAN Dependable as the sun and as good as gold— that’s Ada. Not even the worst Chemistry experi- ments stint her style—-she can meet them all. Her experience on the “Phoenician” Staff and “Yod- ler’’ Staff, flavored wtih that appealing, quiet dis- position and self-dependence should make her an ideal newspaper reporter. But then we’ll let Ada choose her own future—'maybe from the Army. She can carry a tune in Choral Club as well as she can converse in French—and that’s saying much, because all of us think she must be Parisian at heart. Does Ada know the difference between a crustacean and a vorticella? You just investigate her exploits in Biology Club and you’ll find she knows that and more. Could you resist this pleas- ant combination? 29

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PHOENICIAN SARA ELIZABETH HEAD We can hardly hear that quiet, dignified voice which has meant so much to the Choral Club and the Mixed Glee Club for four years, yet we know it is “Sal” because of the smile that beams its friendly rays upon us. Perhaps it is this tranquil- ity that has won our admiration. Don’t think, however, Sara hasn’t had her full share of good times. For one year she helped wheedle the brushes that produce those excellent posters of ours, and for two years she was instrumental in teaching some of us to save our money in the Thrift Bank. We hope that her good commercial work will win her an excellent position in the rather critical business world. ANNAMAE HOFF The poet of the Senior Class, Ann exceeds her classmates in the difficult art of putting beautiful thoughts into verse. Her ability in this line was evidenced by those of her poems which were pub- lished in the school paper in her Junior year. But Ann does not spend all her time writing poems. She was a member of the Science Club in her Freshman year, of the Thrift Club in her Junior and Senior years. For four years, the Mixed' Glee Club and Girls’ Choral Club have enjoyed her sing- ing talent. The “Phoenician” staff has profited by her work as one of the literary editors. Ann is one of the more quiet girls, but behind all this dig- nified poise is a very forceful and' moving worker of the Senior Class. EDWARD HOFFMAN Short and round Jolly and sound, That’s “Eddie.” “Eddie” hails from Third Avenue. As a Sopho- more he helped to brighten up the Biology Club and as a Senior the French and Hi-Y clubs. “Eddie” was also a capable treasurer for the Senior Class. As a cheer leader, “Eddie” has yet to see his equal; this important post he has held during his Sopho- more, Junior, and Senior years. He has an un- canny instinct of cheering the right cheer at the right moment. “Eddie” also did some excellent work in the Inter-Class and Hi-Y basketball games. Along with this, he has filled a position on the “Yodler” Staff. In spite of the fact that “Eddie” is always jolly and' a little carefree, he has taken part in some of the more serious sides of school. Having a good voice, a good spirit, and good inter- preting ability, “Eddie” had little trouble in get- ting into class plays. His first characterization was that of the comic Inspector Mallet in “The Perfect Alibi” and his second, the stuttering Londoner (Jones) in “David Garrick.” 28

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PHOENICIAN CLYDE KAUFMAN Who would ever think that this august youth, so meek and complacent within the noble portals of W. U. Y. H. S. is the reigning pugilist of that crew of hardies, who daily make the pilgrimage, via the Southmont trolley to our school, in behalf of education? Well, such is the case. Moreover, he directs his other talents with the same indomita- ble will so that his teachers, of Bookkeeping espe- cially, have respect for his ability. Clyde is also a very active member of the Biology Club; on the track he is a streak of lightning. The summer time finds him picking up stones at the dam works, but his life ambition is to become a banker. Clyde Kaufman may be the J. Pierpont Morgan of our adult life—that is, we hope. WILLIAM KINTNER “Skids” has built up a reputation during his four years at Westmont-Upper Yoder. He has distin- guished himself as an extemporaneous speaker in the Forensic League Contests; has taken part in the Junior Class Play; has won second prize in the Sophomore Short Story Contest. The Biology Club and the Glee Club both have claimed him a member; he has also held positions on the “Yodler” and “Phoenician” Staffs. “Skids” has shown himself to be an outstanding student. But that is not all that he must be credited with doing. He became a member of the Varsity Club when he captured the coveted “W” as an end on the 1931 football team; besides, he has played both Junior Varsity football and basketball. Each spring he has made a place for himself on the track team. A boy who fits well in any difficult situation; brilliant, versatile, witty —that’s “Skids.” ELIZABETH KYLER Elizabeth, or more familiarly known as Betty, is one of the outstanding girls of our class. Always a willing helper, she has accomplished very much throughout her four years. Numerous friends have been won by her smiles and winsome personality. Betty has held many important offices in classes and clubs of our school. Her outstanding work is the capable way in which she has handled the Girls’ Ciub this year as club president. The Senior class has found her a secretary “de luxe.” For four years she has been an active member of the Choral Club. In the Sophomore year she joined the Biology Club. Vice president of her class was her extra activity in her Junior year, finishing up her career as a member of the Student Council. After her high-school days she expects to be a nurse. 30