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

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ELEANOR GLOVER Academic El That's a lot of hooey. Entre Nous: Girl Reserves: Christ- mas Party: Class Fair. Eleanor Glover our bashful and modest classmate, has won many hearts at William Penn. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone. We feel that Eleanor's sweet dispos- ition and ready smile will aid her in the teaching world. I EDITH WINIFRED GREENAWALT Commercial Fritz Okey-Dokey Dramatic Club 11, 2, 33: Home Economics Club 12, 33: Christmas Party 123: Archery: Basketball 11, 23: Red Cross 123: Sylvanian Staff. Fritz is one of the attractive girls in our class. She always has a smile and a cheery greeting for everyone. She makes friends wherever she goes. Fritz intends to be a stenographer if someone doesn't Bob in. I JAMES HAMMOND Academic Jim Hoot the boot. Band 11, 2, 33: Track 113: Class Fair: Christmas Party. Jim's only 173 weakness is dancing, but he certainly docs cater to that weakness. Besides being a snappy dresser, a good-looking fellow. and a great socializer, James is one of the wittiest boys in the 12A class. He is to enter Penn State where he will take up Forestry. C LLOYD F. HARTZELL Commercial upinkyn Why rlon't you do your work at home? Band 11. 2, 33: Orchestra 11. 23: Chorus 11, 23: Christmas Party: Round- Up. This certain young man, who has the miraculous power to be stern and easy- going at the same time, is a good friend in every respect. His boyish smile and ready sylnpathy have won many admirers, especially of the op- posite sex. We take off our hats to your future. Pinky. O LERUY HIESTER Academic Roy Hello sweetness. S. B. K.: Class Fair: Christmas Party. Besides being a favorite with the weaker 1?3 sex, Roy is a familiar fig- ure in dancing circles. His natural con- geniality has made him many friends in and out of school. Roy plans a migration to Bridge- port, Conn., pending his graduation- our loss-their gain. O -9 -ef figjinggii 4 1 ttyl AA t , HOWARD GREENAWALT Practical Arts Hats Some joke. Football 123 : Christmas Party: Junior Prom Committee. This handsome senior has a smile for everyone, and a song for a certain young lady. He is liked by all his classmates and shows a great interest in printing. We know he will make a big imprint on the world. Good luck, Hats, old boy. ROBERT GUNDEL Academic ..B0h.. Why, I wouldn't be a bit surprised. Band 11, 2, 33: Orchestra 11, 2, 33: Sylvanian Statf: Junior Prom: Christ- mas Party: Class Fair. Bob is one of the most talented boys ot' our class. The proverbial woman hater. Can we blame him? I-Ie's quite a wizard at math, is willing to stop whatever he is doing to help an erring classmate. I WILLIAM W. HANAWALT Commercial Wee Willie Bill Cats! Football 12. 33: Class Fair 133: Junior Prom: Who's Who. Bill is one of the best naturcd boys in our class. His grand personality and ever-willingness to lend a helping hand has made him well-liked by all. I-Iere's hoping you reach the top rung of your ladder, success. Good luck. ' X Af BAL ,BV 0 We ey' RUTH E. HEPLER Academic Heppie There's nothing quite like it. Soccer 11, 2. 33: Volleyball 11, 2, 33: Basketball 11. 2. 33: Archery: Cheer- leader 12, 33: Scimitar: Orchestra 11, 2, 33: Red Cross: 0. T. J.: Usher: Junior Prom: Christmas Party: Class Fair: Sylvanian Stall. Heppie is a student par-excellence, a personality equally as good, and a leader in all activities. Although we are acquainted with I-Ieppie's dancing, her skill in athletics must not be over- looked. Her steadincss is an assurance for success. I D. BERNARD HERR M H Commercial BCFII Where's Fox? Assistant Basketball Manager 123: Basketball Manager 133: Christmas Party 12, 335 R0lll1d-Up 113: Stampede 123: Class Basketball Team 123: Class Fair 133. Bern is a good fellow and a good student. After graduation, Bern ex. Dects to learn book binding, thus, fol- lowlnglin his father's footsteps. He is industrious so we feel sure he will succeed.

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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.

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WALTER T. HOFFMAN uwyomingn .ol-ex.. oyod.. Bet yore boots. Sylvanian Staff 131: Christmas Party 12?- Yod is one of the most studious boys in our class. Consequently, he has a very high scholastic rating. He has spent his last three summer vaca- tions punching cattle in Wyoming, and he intends to return to Wyoming, after graduation. I MARGARET IRENE HOFFSMITH Academic Peggy That tickles me! Red Cross: Mixed Chorus: Christmas Party: Round-Up: Class Fair. Peggy is our best example of the true unobtrusive, often timid type of girl. She displays a tendency for re- fined things, and makes her friends in an easy manner. She judges not and therefore cannot be judged. She is what we would call the real thing. O MILLICENT PRICE HOOPER Academic UMW, Soccer 111: Volley Ball 111: Archery: Orchestra 11, 2, 37: All High School Symphony Orchestra: Red Cross: Base- ball: Class Fair: Christmas Party: Basketball 11, 23. When you see a sweet smile, black curles, a cello, just remember-it's Mil. This musical Miss will go a long way with her lnodest manner and will never be forgotten by her host of friends for her sunny disposition. We wish her happiness. MARY ELIZABETH HUNTER Commercial Nothing like it! Scimitar: Soccer 11, 2, 37: Volley- ball 11, 21: Basketball 123: Archery: Who's Who: Sylvanian: Class Historian: Motto Committee. Mary is outstanding in scholastic and athletic ability. Her interest in athletics has not been only in the actual contests but also in the promoting of athletics as Mr. DeWire's secretary. Success to you as Somebody's Stenog, Mary. C RICHARD LAWRENCE JEFFRIES Commercial Dick Jeff Cats! Dick is one of those quiet but per- sistent boys with not very much to say, but always willing to do any work that needs to be done. With these qualities and a good sense of humor, we are sure that Dick should go a long way in life. Best of luck. ,,-..-. EMM is E1 M iiuff il l Xiu M' Ph Q -4 lv, . .: 1' lin N 'iri W?, E CLARK HITZ Academic Hitzie Did you get that Trig? Stampede: Round-Up: Junior Prom: Baseball: Christmas Party: Class Fair. Clark is one of our modest and shy students. I-Ie is always ready to give somebody a helping hand and delights in mixing unknown substances in chemistry. Whatever Clark decides to do we are sure he will make a go of it. O DOROTHY IRENE HONNAFOUS Academic Dottie Beat it out. Junior Prom: Red Cross: Mixed Chorus: Christmas Party: Round-Up: Class Fair. Dorothy is a charming smile and personality combined. She possesses an unusual combination of beauty and brains not often found. Dottie has an excellent pair ot dancing feet and a bewitching way with the opposite sex. These assets help her in making friends and keeping them. O JEAN FRANCES HOVERTER Commercial Jeannie That's pretty cute. Photographer's Committee: Sylvanian Staff: Usher 12, 31: Basketball 123: Archery: Class Fair 135: J. A. P. Jeannie is one of those girls with a sunny disposition, a cheery hello and good marks. Unless she is sidetracted, we know that she will go a long way in life and we hope she will enjoy suc- cess and much happiness. 0 SUSAN ELIZABETH IRVIN Commercial Sue That's what you think! Sue is a quiet girl when among a group. But when she gets among her personal friends, she has as much to say as the rest. Sue plans to be a stenographer and we hope that she will be a good one. I-Iere's wishing you the best of luck, Sue. O THELMA REBECCA JEFFRIES Commercial Shorty Now isn't that ducky? Secretary: Library Staff 137: Dra- matic Club 11, Z, 33: Christmas Party 123: S. A. E.: Sylvanian Staff. Good things come in small pack- ages! That is the way we feel about Shorty. Her ample supply of wit and personality makes her one of the best- liked girls in our class. May success and complete happiness be yours, Thelma.