William Penn High School - Sylvanian Yearbook (Harrisburg, PA)

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BERNARD ABRAMSON Commercial Bernie l'm with ya. Junior Prom Dance Committee 2 ' 1 P. Basketball 115: Editor-in-Chief of Syl- vlnian 131: Christmas Party 12, 3j: Class Fair 12, 33. Bernie has always played a promi- nent part in our class affairs. We feel that he has done his bit for the class. Then, too, Bernie has made a very line scholastic showing. I HARRY BAER Academic Lover Did you see Min? The only thing we can't very well imagine is a boy with Harry's person- llity being without a host of friends. He was chosen Pres of our class, and well he deserved to be. Lover gave his best playing football for his Alma Mater and we'll miss him, hut we know he will be a headline in whatever he undertakes. I L. MARIE BAIR Academic 0. T. J.: Orchcstra fl, 2, 31: Soccer tl, 2, 333 Basketball tl, 2, SJ: Volley- ball tl, 2, 33, Baseball tl, 2, 373 Tennis 42, 33g Archery: Red Cross: Round-Up: Junior Prom: Class Fair, Christmas Party, Sylvanian Staff. What would William l'enn have done in these last three years without Marie to accompany at the piano? Marie is a fine athlete as well as an excellent student. WILSON BEAVER Commercial Snoop Get in your seat for attendance Snoop can be identified by that somnolent attitude which grips him in his pensive moods. Besides being quiet and obliging, he is a good dancer and attends many social affairs of the school. We wish him the best of luck in the future and wc know he'll fulfill our expectations. I MORTON M. Bl-IGI-ILFER Academic Mort Do you know your trig? Christmas Party: Class Fair. Behold one of those modest fellows to whom the term senior dignity applies perfectly. He accomplishes much by per- severance. He is a boy of few words, even in class, but his good nature has often proved valuable. We know he will bring honor and glory to William Penn. S' N if Nx fx F? x Nfl! 1 'W f' 1 T li M ,'1j if EXW X ' tid 0 A ii' it l s tyw i 1 lt I tt mm. ft NL,,ftlf t'ff THOMAS G. AKERS Academic Tom So what? S. I. D. C. fl, 2, 31: Track 42, 32: Junior Prom: Hi-Y: Class Fair: Christ- mas Party. Tall, handsome, gallant-what more could any girl ask? Probably these are the reasons for his success as leading man with the fems. Tom shows up well in everything he attempts. so may his success continue in whatever he takes up in the future. I JOHN BAINBRIDGE Commercial Baney Gracious sakes alive. Mixed Chorus tl, 2, 315 Boys' Glee Club tl, 2, 333 Christmas Party 422. Haney is a quiet, industrious boy who loves to sing. He is, however, in- terested in football, baseball and bas- ketball. He has always given his whole- hearted suppnrt to all school activities. John expects to enter a printing estab- lishment after hc graduates. LEROY BAKER Practical Arts LW Go 'way. .lunior Prom Committee: Color Com- mittee, Class Fairg Christmas Party. His keen sense of humor and smile for all have won for him a host of friends here at Penn. He talks fre quently of Sally who he claims is g boat, but we wonder! Well, smooth sailing, Lce! PERRY LAFAYETTE BECK Practical Arts UPCSV' Hi-ya boys. Band fl, 2. 37: Orchestra 12, 31: Christmas Party: .lunior Prom. Here is one of the finest students in our graduating class. His willingness t hl - ' o' e p others has made hnn a host of friends. Perry plans to study aviation at Los Angeles, California, in the Ryan Schoolvof Aeronautics. Happy landin s Pear old boy! E ' O ROBERTA HAZEL BELL Commercial Bertie Oh, by g0od'ess! USh0l' U, 3l! Archer 'g Libr r ' ' 131: Junior Prom. l a l mmf Bertie is one of the girls who is not very big but who has an abundance 'lf Personality. Mr. Wilson has been lllfliy ln having Bertie as his secre- tary. It isn't necessary for us to wish gBertie success: we know it will be ers.

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'R Reading from left to right: Dale Essig, Anna Wagner, Jane Taylor, Marie Bair, William Gentzel, Winifred Greenawalt, Clarence Deller, Jean Hovert er, Margaret Shearer, Evalyn Berry, Earl Gingrich Robert Miller, Richard Coover, Ruth Hepler, France s Meck, Robert Gundel, Charles Taylor, Bernard Abramson, Robert Loy, Kent Gilbert, Kenneth Miller. Miller. Editor-in-Chief BERNARD ABRAMSON Assistant Editors ROBERT LOY ANN WAGNER Literary Editors WILLIAM GENTZELL MARGARET SHEARER CHARLES TAYLOR ROBERT GUNDEL EARL GINGRICH CLARENCE DELLER FEBRUARY STAFF Sports Editors RICHARD COOVER RUTH HEPLER Social Editors JEAN HOVERTER DALE ESSIG Will J AYNE TAYLOR WINII-'RED GREENAWALT Prophecy FRANCIS MECK Art ROBERT MILLER EVALYN BERRY Song MARIE BAIR Business M wnager KENT GILBERT 4ssistant Business M anagier KENNETH MILLER Typists VIRGINIA BOLAND ROBERTA BELL

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EVALYN B. BERRY N . H Academic IYISII Maybe I'm wrong. S. C. S- tl. 2, 31: Round-Up: Arch- Hy: Red Cross: Mixed Chorus: Junior Prom: Christmas Party: Class Fair: Soccer 131: Sylvanian Staff: Class Color 1Chairman1. Behold the true emblem of originality and versatility! Evalyn is right there With 9V9l'ythil1E tl1at's honorable and fine, and, as many of us know, she has lots of artistic talent. We will be hearing great things of her some day. O LAWRENCE S. BITTINGER Commercial Whitey How ya' doin? Class Fair 131: Christmas Party. Whitey's sunny disposition and amia- ble qualities have won for him a host of friends. He's jolly and full of fun, but he does hate to be disturbed when he is studying. Whitey expects to at- tenld Ryder College, New Jersey. Here's uc . O VIRGINIA LOUISE BOLAND Commercial Dinty You guess awhile, I'm tired. Archery: Usher 131: Dramatic Club 11, 21: Office Force: Class Fair: Christ- mas Party. Here's one of those girls who is always in a cheerful frame of mind. Her ever-ready smile will be missed from the halls. Dinty has been in- terested in tennis and we hope that she will make a name for herself. Here's wishing you luck, Dinty. O CONSTANCE JEAN BOWMAN Academic Connie My word. Hockey 11, 21: Basketball 11, 2, 31: Volleyball 11, 2, 31: Soccer 131: Red Cross 11, 21: Archery: Usher: Sylva- nian Staff: Christmas Party: Class Fair. Although arriving late, Connie was a welcome addition to our class. Her charming manners and ready smile have won the heart of a certain foot- ball player. We know her career will be a great success. Lots of luck Con- nie. O DOROTIIEE JEANNE BRAXTON Commercial Dot I haven't the slightest idea! Soccer 11, 21: Volleyball 11, 21: Basketball 11, 21: Home Economics Club 121: Girl Reserves 11, 2, 31: Baseball 11, 21. A quiet, demure girl is Dorothee. She doesn't have much to say when talking is out of order, but is prepared when called upon. Dot has many friends and we hope she will keep them. Best of luck to you Dot. Z-.fi NW PM II XIII 1 M 1 1 ' 'R H F-fs I 1 YV . X l K1 yi , 17.1, 1 Wftalgtv' THEODORE JUNIOR BERRY U Academic Chisel That's taken care of. Band 11. 21: Christmas Party 131: Class Fair 131: Halloween Dance Com- mittee. Besides being witty, Chisel man- ages to Hee to Hershey, Lebanon, etc. to socialize among the many maidens. Only on rare occasions do you find him without a cheery smile and a big hello for everybody. We would like to see Lum successful as we are sure he will e. JAMES BOGNER Jim I'll start working tomorrow. Well! Well! Here is one of our best natured boys. Jim goes in for the well known game of African Golf but is a hard worker in some things. This Dauphinitc is a friend to everybody and we feel sure that Jim will succeed in his further occupation. O LILLIAN BOSTER Commercial Lil Did you do your English? Z. X. B.: Who's Who: Red Cross: Class Fair 131. Vim! Vigor! Vitality! Personified! That's Lil , Whenever you hear a contagious laugh, it's sure to be Lil . Not only will this vivacious lass be remembered for her laugh but also for her dancing feet. We hope you always seo the humorous side of life, Lil . O BESSIE BOONE BRAXTON Academic Betts Did you see Prudy? Girl Reserves: Christmas Party. Did you hear that familiar giggle? Well, that's Betts. She always greets you with a cheerful hello and a ready smile. This short Miss is quite a favorite among her classmates. We wish you loads of luck and success, Betts in all that you do. GEORGE DAVID BROWN Academic Brownie Is there no end to this Spanish. Football 11, 2. 31: Track 12, 31: Junior Prom: S. B. K. Fraternity, President: Christmas Party: Class Fair: First and Second Round-Ups. We are all acquainted with this at- tractive hlue-eyed, curly-haired fellow. We will remember him for his talent in football. George is everybody's friend. He plans on following his brother-'s footsteps by entering West point. Lots of luck, George.