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

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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

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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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JAMES DYE Academic Diamond So what. Track 11, 2, 31: Section Basketball: Round-Up: Band 131: Christmas Party Q27- Diamond is one of those happy-go- lucky fellows who's personality has won for him a host of friends. His wit and originality have no bounds, and we feel lure that with these assets to accompany him through life he cannot help but succeed in his chosen career. O DALE WILKINSON ESSIG Academic Dallas Dale The stuff is there. Sigma Phi: Decorating Committee: Sylvanian Staff: Class Fair: Christmas Party. Here ladies and gentleman is what you have been looking for! Dallas Dale. with a thousand and one wise cracks, possesses a keen sense of humor. Lets hope he puts as much pep into lifo's school as he did into school life. HELEN FORBES Academic Forbsie Thcre's nothing quite like it. Soccer 111: Basketball 111: Baseball 111: Mixed Chorus 11, 2, 31: Red Cross 111: Rhythm Club: 0. T. J. Treas- urer: Round-Up: Junior Prom: Archery Class Fair: Christmas Party. To know Forbsie , is to know one of the sweetest girls of our class. By the way, are you planning any mischief? Forbsie is all there. Helen has the art of conversation down to such a science that when she talks to you, your troubles all vanish. Good luck, Helen. I HARRY A. GARDNER Commercial Wimpy Lend me your towel. Christmas Party 12, 31: Class Fair 131- Wimpy is a friendly, unassuming chap, of whom we are all fond. Hc expects to attend the Wharton Exten- sion School somc time in the near future to continue his study of account- mg. W. KENT GILBERT W Where's your year book money. Sylvanian 1Business Manager1: Foun- der, 1Editor in chief1: Debating Team 12, 31: Pi Delta Sigma 1Pres.1: Junior Prom: Halloween Party: Band 11, 2, 31: Class Fair 12, 31: Christmas Party 31. lKent was always a most dignified and well-poised boy, but at the same time enjoyed all the good times in schoool. Kent is noted for his oratory and is heading for big things in his career. He is a real pal indeed and will be one of the most missed fellows of the class. Good luck, Kent. 41.-fl A 3 N1 W Mdgbiufigxxx wa 1 flk gw -1 -fi x W !,772 'i HARVEY L. EASH Commericial Baron Darn betcha. Christmas Party. Baron delights in reading books and studying road and geographical maps. One very rarely sees him with- out several books and a map or two. Although he doesn't go in for sports in a big way. be is always backing our eam. O ROBERT E. FISHER Academic Bob ' Hi ya, Stooge. Junior Prom: Class Fair: Christmas Party. The quiet boy of 12A is Bob , but can he pull down the A's! Besides be- ing a hard, industrious worker, Robert is a very good sport. He has been an ideal fellow, and William Penn has been proud to have him. May you have the best of everything. Bob! .l. EDWIN FRITZ Practical Arts Jake lt won't be long now. Christmas Party: Class Fair: Hal- loween Party: Junior Prom. Tall. handsome, and quiet, as he walks toward the shop corridor, Jake commands the respect of all who know him. He is sure to be successful in his further study of electricity at Coyne. Best 0' luck: we all chime in. O WILLIAM GENTZEL Academic Bill Like a bird I will. Band 11, 2. 31: Orchestra 121: Syl- vanian Staff: Class Fair: Christmas Party. Bill has a keen sense of humor and his witty remarks have been very popu- lar among his friends at Penn. He is also a good student who will undoubt- edly be successful in the field of Civil Service, which he expects to enter. Good Luck, Bill. W. EARL GINGRICH, JR. Great day. Track 111: Sylvanian Staff 131: Dra- matic Club 11, 2, 31: Assistant stage manager 11, 21: Stage Manager 131: Class Fair 131: Christmas Party 12, 31. Earl is one of the more industrious students of the class. His quiet, manly attitude makes him well-liked by his many friends. Earl hopes to attend the Wharton Extension School and further his knowledge in commercial subjects. Best of luck and loads of success pal.