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

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James Kirchhofer Kirch” Band 10, U, 12; Mixed Chorus 10, 11, 12: Orchestra 11. 12: Dance Band 12: Senior Pliy-.Wilsonaircs 12; Swimming Team 12; Homeroom Vice-President 12. If you find a pair of goggles or some swim fins, they will probably belong to “Kirch,” for this popular senior lists skin-diving, as well as ice skating, and skiing (both on snow and H2O), as some of his varied interests. In the future “Kirch will attend the Allentown extension of Penn State and then he will be off to sea with the U. S. Navy. Ronald Kline Ron Band 7. 8. 9. 10, 11. 12 (Vice-President): Mixed Chorus 10. 11. 12; Dance Band 10. 11. 12; Senior Play; Orchestra 10. II. 12; Baseball 10. 11; J.V. Wrest!-ins 9; Echo 9; Homeroom Treasurer 10. “The Music Man” is a name which could easily be applied to “Ron.” When he’s not practicing with the band or orchestra he may be busy writing music or playing dance work. His future plans include studying music at West Chester. Frederick Klingerman Fred Projection Club 10; Model Club 11; Pre-Service Club 12. This well-liked Senior rates Science with Mr. Heiney as his favorite class. Out of school, “Fred” enjoys working around cars, swimming, and attending drag races. His plans for the future are indefinite, but he would like to join the Navy, or else go to Williamsport Trade School. Alberta Knapp Bertie ChccrlcadinK Club 9: Future Nurses Club 10; Art and Needle Work Club 11; Art and Metal Club 12 (Treasurer). A rather quiet little miss of the class of’61, “Bertie lists “Problems” and Future Nurses as favorites at Wilson High. Outside the hallowed halls of W.H.S., swimming, riding, skating, fishing, dancing, and boys take up her time. A job and finally a happy marriage will follow after June. Gene Krutzler CJteno Homeroom Treasurer 9: Dramatics Club 9; Astronomy Club 10. 11; Chemistry Club 12. The Chemistry lab will never be quite the same after Gene's “private experiments!” “Chcno” enjoys the out-of-doors, pursuing fishing, swimming, and ice skating. After graduation, Gene hopes to further his education by studying electrical engineering at the University of “the Blue Grass State.” Linda Kullcr Lin Intramurals 9: Y-Tccns 9. 10. 11. 12; Future Business Leaders of America 12. Cute, petite Linda! Swimming, dancing, boating, and eating, (pizza, of course!) are her favorite pastimes. Linda will remember Mr. Nciditch’s “Problems” class and our Junior Prom. Rider College and a career as a medical secretary will follow after graduation from Wilson. Bob Adams, member of the Junior honors debating team, expresses his views on socialized medicine. 31

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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

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George Kuper Kt pe” J. V. Football 9. 10; Football 12; Wrestling 9. 11. 12: Track 9. 10; Mixed Chorus 10. 11; Homeroom Vice-President 9. 10. 11: Hi-Y 11. 12 (Sergeant-at-Arms); Key Club 12 (Vice-President); Les Mcmoircs 11, 12. George, a member of the great Warrior football team, will long remember Thanksgiving Day, 1960. “Kupe's” outside interests include fishing, swimming, and just being with the boys. After graduation some college campus will be brightened by Kupe's presence. Victor Kurilko Vic Science Club 9: Biology Club 10; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Soccer 11.12: Track 11. Did someone hear a big yawn? “Vic” will never forget those early Mixed Chorus rehearsals! He picks Mr. Carney's English class as his favorite subject at Wilson. “Vic's” plans for the future are not certain, but he would like to attend college. Kathleen Kutzlcr Kathy , Kitty Y-Tecn 9: Dance Club 10; Bowling Club 11. 12; Artistic Typing and Shorthand Club 11; High Hopes Club 11. 12; Dramatics Club 12. Our dark haired miss, “Kathy,” always ready to cook, dance, or bowl! This secretary-to-be will long remember Problems of Democracy as taught by Mr. Matthews. A Dramatics Club fan, Kathy lists the Gettysburg trip as a pleasant memory of W.H.S. Sylvia Laubach Syl” Y-Tccns 9. 10. 11. 12: Intramurals 10. 11, 12; Future Teachers of America 10. 11. 12; Mixed Chorus II, 12; Orchestra 11. 12; Les Mcmoircs 12; Howling Club 11. A musically-minded girl, Svlvia enjoys Mixed Chorus and all those “riots.” After 3:00 p.m., swimming, boating, bowling, and skating occupy her free time. “P.O.D.” and Mr. Nci-ditch rate high with this fun-loving personality. Susquehanna University and a degree for music instruction follow graduation. Our Clare “Bumps” Johnson Memorial Gym has been the scene of many school activities this year. JoAnn Lcidy Jo” Need a haircut? If you do you had better sec JoAnn, for she's sure to do a good job. Here at Wilson, “Jo” enjoyed Mr. Neiditch's “Problems” class and she was one of the Warriors' most avid fans. As you may have guessed, “Jo” plans to become a beautician. Annemaric Lcnz Mixed Chorus 12; Victory Princess 12; Girls' Basketball Team 12; Y-Tccns 12. Here she is—Wilson High’s own “Swiss Miss.” Anncmarie's outside activities include skiing, swimming, playing the piano, and reading. Here at Wilson her favorite subject is Spanish, and she will always remember the day that she was crowned as Wilson’s first “Victory Princess” After graduation Annemarie will return to Berne, Switzerland, to finish Commercial School, but the Class of '61 will long remember her stay with us. 32