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

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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.

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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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ALICE LOUISE CARTER Academic Babes Don't be Bodacious Soccer 113: Volleyball 113: Archery: Entre Nous: Y. W. C. A.: Dramatic Club Ch ' t - : ris mas Party: Class Fair, Basketball. We will always remember this viva- cious, black-haired beauty, her laughing ways, and dancing feet. Her constant talking and her bashfulness will be carried with her to win the hearts of the males at Howard University, where she expects to continue her education. I RICHARD T. COOVER Commercial Dick Sigma Phi 12,333 Cheerleader 12, 33: Sylvanian Staff 133: Class Motto Com- mittee 133: Halloween Dance 133: Class Fair 133: Christmas Party 1335 Junior Prom 123. Dick has always been active in school affairs. His ready snzile. his sense of humor, his pep and enthusiasm have won for him a place in the hearts of all his classmates. I JOHN E. CORE, JR. Commercial Snoop Holy Michael Christmas Party 12, 33: Class Fair 133: Retort Club 123. Snoop will surely be missed at the end of our school days, for his witty comments and alertness kept his fellow students in a happy frame of mind. We know Snoop's generous nature will benefit him at Wharton Extension School. Au revoir, Johnny. O NANCY EDWINA DARE Commercial Nan That takes nerve! Library Staff 133: Class Fair 133. When you gaze upon this dark-haired lass you would think her quiet and demure. But oh, far from it! If Nan could stay reserved for one minute we wouldn't know her. She is always ready for a good time and is never disap- pointed. Success, Nan. O CLARENCE DELLER Academic Del That's what you think. Band 11, 23: Usher: Sylvanian Staff: Class Fair 133: Christmas Party 133. Ladies, here is the man you have been looking for! He is very much con- cerned and vice versa, about the op- posite sex. Del is the Rudolph Valentino of the 12A class. He is one of those boys who is sure of making a success of himself. ,...,, NW' XA FE' turf 1 an BENJAMIN COHEN Commercial Benny You'r4: crazy. Basketball 113: Breakfast Committee. Benny is usually seen stalking through the halls looking intently for u cheek, of one of his friends. to pinch. Yet, he is one of the most modest boys of the class. His modesty is so genuine that we hope it will take him far in the future. C ROBERT HARRY COPELAND Commercial Buy Ain't no lie! Track 12, 33: Junior Prom123: Christ- mas Party 123: Photographers Com- mittee: Holloweezi Dance 133. Bob is a friend and pal to every- one with whom he comes in contact. His cheery greetings and jovial per- sonality are well-known at Penn. May you add more friends to your long list. 'Bob, and have success in your life. O JAMES COWDEN Academic Jim I ain't fussy. Track 133: Class Basketball: Class Kittenball 133. Jim's a very quiet boy, just how he has won tho affection of Miss Saul makes us all green with envy. He has received more personal invitations from her than any other individual in the class. Because of his long stay. the school will feel a tremendous loss when, he finally graduates. DONALD CH URCH DARR analdyo 'What are you doing tonight? F Junior Prom: Christmas Party: Class HIT. Academic We have never seen him serious. and seldom is he talking of anything but Klrls. Baldy has two ambitions: first, to write a book about himself and second, to fall in love. A pretty big order, but here's hoping it ends well. O RUTH DILLARD U . U Commercial Dllly Don't be ridiculous. Home Economics Club. Ruth wins the honor of being one of the quietest girls in the class. We find her very demuro and congenial. We feel that no matter what she attempts, she's hound to succeed in that stead Y WH! of hers. May all your hopes come true, Ruth. ' Xl H lyli xx I kill NL ? VFNH' Q A Q41 O