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

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Charles Kandl Charlie Pre-Service Club 12; All Sports Club 11. Among Charlie's interests outside of school is Jr. O. V. A. M. His future plans include the armed service and then a job as a printer. When asked what he would remember longest at W'ilson, he replies, “The new gym, of course! Hand 9. 10, It, 12 (President); Mixed Chorus (Accompanist) 9. 10. 11. 12; Orchestra 10. 11. 12; Dance Band 11, 12; Wilsonaires 11. 12: Girls’ Chorus 9. 10; Echo 10. II. 12 (Business Manager); Y-Tccns 9 . (Cabinet). 10.. 11 (Cabinet), 12 (Cabinet); Les Mcmoires 12; Future Teachers of America 10. 11. 12; Intramurals 9. 10; Senior Play Committee; District Chorus 12. Here is Wilson’s answer to Roger Williams! In what spare time she has, Judy” enjoys swimming, ice skating, and listening to good music. She will attend West Chester State College as a music education major. Mr. Neiditch directs senior student in a Problems of Democracy course. Robert Kellogg Bob , Kell” Band 10. II. 12; Dance Band II. 12; Orchestra 12; Echo 9. 12: Track 10; Astronomy Club 10; Dramatics Club 9: Great Books Club 11; Philosophy Club 12; Student Council 12 (Treasurer). This intelligent, band and dance band fan enjoys DeMolay, College Football and Basketball, and Hi-Fi Jazz. He can usually be found matching wits or having fun with “the fellas of Wilson. The erection of the gym and Mr. Carney's Junior Honors English are never-to-be-forgotten events at W.H.S. Kell's” future plans include travelling around the world, becoming a corporation lawyer, and, in his words, Making a mint!” Russell Kern Ozark Model Airplane Club 9; Echo 9. 10. 11, 12; Plastics Club 10; Lcs Mcmoires 12. Snap! Got it! There he goes again, taking pictures for the yearbook. This happy-go-lucky photographer will always remember his Senior year at Wilson, especially that New York trip! After school hours, Ozark works on cars, develops pictures, and works at Wilson Hardware. In the future, Russell will work in the photographic section of a print shop. Gladys Kichlinc Hap Y-Tccns 9. 10. 11. 12; Art Metal Club 12 (Vice-President). A cute, friendly girl, Gladys enjoys dancing, swimming, and Alpha Tau Sigma Society when she's not grinding away here at Wilson High! “Hap will never forget all the friends made at Wilson, but most of all she will remember our great band. A crowded desk and file cabinet will replace Wilson after graduation as Hap pursues the career of secretary. George Kiefer Jr. Fijth Basketball 9; Track 9; J-V. Football (Manager) 10; Baseball 12; All Sports Club 11. 12. George, an avid fan of Louis Armstrong, spends quite a bit of his spare time listening to jazz. In school, however, his first choice of subjects is Mechanical Drawing with Mr. Rcppcrt. His future plans as yet arc uncertain, but George would like to enter some branch of the Armed Forces. 29

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Virginia Johnson Ginny Echo 11, 12; Lcs Mcmoires 12; Band (Twirlcr) 10, 11, 12 (Majorette); Y-Teen 9. 10. 11 (Cabinet). 12; Mixed Chorus 9. 10, 11, 12; District Chorus II, 12; Junior Prom Committee; Intramurals 9. 10, II, 12; Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer 11; Girls' Chorus 9. 10; wilsonaires II. 12. Pert V pretty “Ginny” can usually be found very near the head of our trophy-winning band. Her iruny activities include Mixed Chorus, Wilson-aircs, and Echo, while academically, College Algebra receives her first vote. After graduation, “Ginny” will be off to college. Charlotte Jones Char” Echo 11, 12; Future Teachers of America 10; Homeroom Vice President 9. 10. 11; Girls' Chorus 10; Cheerleader 10 (Substitute). 11, 12 (Captain); Y-Tccns 9. 10, 11 (Cabinet): Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Intramurals 9. 10. 11; Dramatics Club 9 (Secretary): Mixed Chorus II. 12. Here is our captain, loyal and true; “Come on gang, let's cheer them through! When “Char” isn't busy as a captain, she might be horseback riding or water skiing. Mr. Martcnis' History Class and Mixed Chorus will be remembered by this girl as school favorites. A career in teaching follows. Joyce Jones Jonesy” Y-Tecns 9. 10. 11 (Cabinet). 12 (Cabinet): Girls' Chorus 9; Bowlinit Club 10. 11; Intramurals 11, 12; Dramatics Club 11; Photography Club 1 2; Les Mcmoires II. 12 (Photography Business Manag-cr): Echo 9. 12: Senior Play Committee 12: Model U. N. 12. When Joyce isn't selling candy at a basketball game, one might find her ice skating, swimming, or attending a Girl Scout meeting. “Jonesy” will never forget those “crazy mixed-up” Bookkeeping classes nor will she forget Mr. Klinger's Biology classes. After graduation, Joyce will become an accountant. Sylvia Jones Siv Y-Tccns 7, X. 9. 10; Artistic Typing and Shorthand Club 11; Future Homemakers of America 12. A very pleasant personality, Sylvia rates Mr. Neiditch’s “Problems” class tops. Swimming, dancing, and going to the drive-in occupy her free time. Sylvia will remember longest the Wilson High School Band and all the people she met at W.H.S. We wish much success to this future secretary or telephone operator. Concentration seems to be evident in this senior high study hall. Barry Karch Caugar” Plastics Club 11. Mr. Carney’s twelfth grade English class rates high on Barry's list. In his spare time, a variety of interests, including hunting, fishing, swimming, and ice skating, occupy his time. “Cougar” might also be found at a Wilson High football game or under the hood of a car. The service will claim Barry after graduation. Nancy Kashuba Nance’ Y-Tccns 9. 10 (President), II (Program Co-ch.iirm.in). 12 (Cabinet); National Jr. Honor Society 9 (Secretary): Intramurals 9. 10. II, 12; Girls' Basketball 10, 12: Homeroom President 10, 11, 12: Girls' Chorus 10; Band (Twirlcr) 10. 11, 12 (Majorette); Future Nurses Club II (Secretary). 12 (Vice-President); Model U. N. 11 (Alternate). 12. Knees hit the chin! Yes, that's Nancy, one of the girls in front of (he band. Nance” will never forget the thrill of that white uniform and the fun cheering— on our football team at the games. This future nurse rates Mr. Schaeffer an excellent teacher; swimming, ice skating, and Rainbow, great pastimes. 28

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Eating a hurried fourth period lunch. William Kies Will Jr. High Football 9: J.V. Football II; Jr. High Track 9; J.V. Track 10; Track 12; Biology Club 10; Model Club II: Great Books Club 12. “Will,” well-liked by all of his classmates, can usually be found outside, enjoying one of his many interests: water skiing, boating, swimming, or hunting. Hill's plans for the future are uncertain, but he is sure to succeed in whatever he chooses. Ralph Kiger Tiger Baseball 10. II. 12. Ralph's favorite subjects here at W.H.S. were Mr. Carney's English class and “P.O.D. with Mr. Nciditch. Outside of school his interests turn to cars, sports, and girls. “Tiger” plans to enter some branch of the service in the future, but he will always remember the fun he had as a Senior at Wilson. Raymond Knitter Ray” Homeroom Treasurer 9: Homeroom Secretary 10; Astronomy Club 11; Stage Crew 11, 12: Senior Play. Who ever heard of making popcorn over a Bunsen burner? Just ask “Ray” about the antics of “lab table 6.” This well-liked and fun-loving guy” rates Mr. Schaeffer's College Algebra class as his favorite. His plans for the future include attending college and becoming an electrical engineer. Muriel Kocher Marty Jr. High Cheerleader 9: Cheerleader 10 (Substitute), 11, 12; Wilsonaircs 12; Glee Club 9: Y-Tccns 9. 10. 11; Future Nurses Club 12; National Jr. Honor Society 9: Quill and Scroll Society 11. 12; Dramatics Club 9: Echo 10; Lcs Memoircs 11. 12; Student Council 10. 11; Intramurals 9. 10: Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee: District Chorus 12. “Marty,” a terrific cheerleader, enjoys Alpha Tau Sigma, eating. French 2A, Mixed Chorus, and giving riding lessons. She will never forget the great Nazareth game, going to Hoyertown, and making District Chorus. On to Duke U. and a white cap! Gail Koplin Y-Tccns 9. 10. II. 12; Band (Twirler) 11. 12; Great Books Club 11; Dramatics Club 12: Les Memoircs 12 (Art Editor); Echo II; Junior Prom Committee. An artist with the brush and with the Hashing silver stick, that’s Gail! Listening to Mathis and Fitzgerald in Hi-Fi is one of her enjoyable pastimes; making that great twirling squad, her best memory. Gail's favorite class—of course, what else? Art by Mr. Happel! We know Gail will take Kutztown by storm and graduate to teach her own art class! Priscilla Kostenbader Pris” Homeroom Secretary 9: Y-Tccns 9. 10; Band 10. II. 12: Library Club II: Future Business Leaders 12. Another of our licorice stick” tooters! This friendly personality will never forget the wonderful memories of the best band, that of W.H.S.! Pris lists Mr. Matthews’ American History-class as a favorite, while dancing and listening to records occupy her free time. Estimated as the most exciting event during her years at Wilson was the Hoyertown Competition and the wonderful trophies we brought home. Success to you, Pris” in your secretarial career. 30