Wilson Borough High School - Des Memoires Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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William Baker Bill Hi-Y 12-.J.V. Basketball 10; Basketball 11.12. This tall senior is best known ac Wilson as one of our terrific basketball players. The opening of the new gym and the first basketball game heads his list of never-to-be-forgotten memories. Outside of school, he is interested in Indian Lore. Following graduation ''Bill” plans to study engineering at Penn State Ex-tention School. Dolores Bare Y-Tccns 9. 10; Intramurals 10 Future Nurse Club II, 12. Dolores is a little on the quiet side, but she has a very warm and friendly personality. An ardent football fan, she considers Future Nurses Club her favorite school activity. Outside of school swimming, bowling and being a nurses' aide occupys her spare time. Nursing school and a career as a practical nurse awaits Dolores after graduation. The girl up-front, prior to half-time. Bonnie Bastka Bon” Y-Teens 9 (Cabinet), 10, II, 12; Echo 9. 10, II. 12; Future Teachers of America 10, 11. 12 (Secretary); Band (Twirl-cr), 10, II, 12 (Head Majorette); National Jr. Honor Society 9; Intramurals 9. 10. 11, 12; Homeroom Vice-President 9; Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee: Girls' Chorus 9, 10; National Honor Society 11, 12; Les Mcmoircs 12. Pretty, popular, and poised arc three adjectives that perfectly describe Bonnie, our well-known head majorette. After graduation we will find this active miss at Penn State where she will be studying elementary education. Robert Bath Bob Band 11, 12. Band trips, the “P.O.D.” class trip to the U.N., and Mr. Klinger's Biology class will linger in the memory of this Senior. Outside of school baseball, football, Youth Fellowship, and missiles hold Bob’s” interest. After graduation it’s off to college where we are sure Bob” will find success in whatever career he chooses. Bonnie Benka Great Books Club 10, 11; Bowling Club 10; Y-Tcens 11; Philosophy Club 12. Bonnie will long remember winning the school's magazine campaign in her Junior year. Being a serious minded student we are sure Bonnie will succeed in her future, which includes college and a career as an architect. Mary Benson Y-Tccns 7, 8, 9. 10. 11. 12; Library Club 11; Future Homemakers of America 12. Mary will long remember all the good friends she made at W.H.S. Academically, Mr. Klinger's Biology Class rated high with her while outside of school she enjoys dancing and collecting records. After graduation we arc sure Mary will find success as a beautician. 13

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Robert Aber Hob , Abe Hand 9. 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 10, 11, 12; J.V. Wrestling 9: Wrestling 10, 11, 12; National Jr. Honor Society 9; Dramatics Club 9; National Honor So cicty 11. 12; Homeroom Vice-President 10. II; Homeroom President 12; Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Hi-Y 12. Besides being one of our class's outstanding academic students “Bob” is also musically and athletically inclined. Abe's” varied interests include hunting, fishing, dancing, and weightlifting. With his well-rounded and friendly personality, this popular Senior is sure to be a successful doctor or engineer. Thomas Altcmosc Tom , Alt J.V. Wrestling 10; Jr. High Wrestling 9; Chef Club 9. “Alt” will remember Mr. Matthews' History class as his favorite subject at school, while water skiing, swimming, and ice skating rate high as after school activities. The Navy or the Coast Guard will welcome “Tom's” friendly manner as he pursues his ambition. Joyce Avalon Joycie Jr. High Cheerleader 9; Student Council 9 (Vice-President), 10; Y-Tecns 9. 10, 11; Art and Needle Club 11; Cheerleader II. 12; Dramatics Club 12. Joycic's” friendly smile is well-known at W.H.S. One of our cute and peppy cheerleaders, she rates Mr. Neiditch's “P.O.IX” class high on her list of favorites. Meeting that tall, dark and handsome man, and a career as a beautician arc Joyce's plans for the future. Walter Bachman III Chip Jr. High Basketball 9; J.V. Basketball 10; Basketball II, 12; Golf Club 10; Golf Team 10. 11, 12; Homeroom President II; All Sports Club 11, 12; National Jr. High Honor Society 9- Wilson’s answer to Arnold Palmer is this tall, blonde, good-looking Senior. “Chip’s ability on the golf course is by no means his only athletic prowess, for he has been a valuable member of the basketball team for two years. “Chip's future can be filled with nothing but success as he heads for Duke and a career in mathematics. Senior girls help in the guidance office by correcting aptitude tests. Phyllis Barron Pbyl” Y-Tccns 9 (Cabinet). 10 11. 12; Intra-murals 9. 10. 11. l2;Echo9. 10, II. 12; Senior Play Committee; Gold Key Club 11; Dramatics Club 12; Les Mcmoircs 12; Junior Prom Committee; Sophomore Hop Committee. A carefree blonde, a quick and contagious giggle, and an eye for fun—that's Phyl.” Whether it’s driving a white Olds,” cheering our teams on to victory, or swimming at Meuser, “Phyl” is always in the midst of a crowd having a good time. After graduation we see Phyl” persuing a journalism course at Penn State. Sandra Bartok Sandy Y-Teens 9, 10, 11; Intramurals 9. 10; Future Business Leaders II, 12. Mr. Carney’s English class will long be remembered by this future secretary. Bowling and swimming arc two of Sandy's” favorite pastimes. With her friendly disposition “Sandy” will surely be an asset to any office. ■ 12

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Basketball half-time. Donald Bcrcaw Beak , Don Student Council 9; Model Club 9. 10; Freshman Football 9; J.V. Football 10; Great Books Club 11. 12; Bowling Club 11. 12. If you arc looking for Don, try the nearest bowling alley, for that's where his main interest lies. His fondest memory of W.H.S. will be the opening of the new gym. We are sure his friendly personality will help Don find success as a printer. Roger Boger Rog Dramatics Club 9 (Vice-President); Future Teachers of America 9. 10; Echo Staff 9. 10; Homeroom Vice-President 9; J.V. Football 9: Track 10. 11. 12; J.V. Wrestling 9 (Co-Captain); Wrestling 10. 11. 12; Mixed Chorus 10. II, 12: Hi-Y 11. 12 (Secretary); Wilson-aircs 12; Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee. Versatile in one adjective to describe this popular Senior. An outstanding athlete, “Rog” has participated in three varsity sports. Magic shows, De Molay, and dancing occupy his spare time. With his many assets we are sure “Rog” will find success as a dentist. David Boyer Dave Homeroom President 10; Mixed Chorus 10, 11. 12; Hi-Y. 10. II. 12 (Chaplain); Basketball (Manager) II. 12. This sportsminded Senior enjoys both participating in and watching sports events. Manager of our great basketball team, “Dave” rates ice skating, swimming, and bowling at the top of his list. After graduation it's off to Rider College to major in business administration. Richard Brasefield Rich”, Dick Band 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 (Secretary-Treasurer); Orchestra 11. 12; Dance Band 11. 12: Chess Club 9. 10. 11 (Treasurer). 12 (President); Homeroom Secretary 11. 12; Student Council 9-A five year member of the blue and gold band, “Rich” can usually be seen playing a cool herald trumpet. The band winning two first places at Boyertown will be long remembered by “Rich. Future plans include entering the field of accounting and a very prosperous life. L Frances Berman Frannie Y-Tecns 9 (Cabinet) 10 (Cabinet) 11. 12; Girls' Chorus 9. 10; Echo Staff 9 (Headline Editor); Foreign Policy Club 10; Dramatics Cfub 12; Bowling Club 10; Future Teacher of America 10; Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee. One of “Fran's” fondest memories will be all the people she met and the friends she made at W.H.S. Besides being friendly to everyone, she likes dancing, driving, reading, and music. In the future we see “Frannie” majoring in fashion merchandising and retailing at college. Wayne Brotzman Bnshie Prc-Scrvice Club 12 (Secretary). The Navy blue will claim another W.H.S. Senior when “Bushie” enters the Navy after graduation. In school. Metal Shop and English take the prize; outside, cars and stock car races are tops. 14