Wilson High School - Wilsonian Yearbook (West Lawn, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1944 volume:

QW fw., V. 45. , v W WA ..... ., H--P .im imma 7776 1944 Wfsonzon fpnolisfzeo' oy zfze Senior Glass of Wz'lson Hzlgn School, West Lawn, Pennqylfvania Wilsmian edzmfzble. . . E, the class of 1944, are proud to dedicate this edition ot the Wilsonian to Mr. William M. Keirn as an expression of appreciation for his guidance during our senior high school years. His sincerity, inspira- tion, and spirit of co-operation toward the class have Won him the friendship and respect of the seniors. 2 ee AA--f e - - .Jmlfy WILLIHM C. KUTZ BH., MH., Supervising Principal Franklin and Marshall College, Columbia University, Penn State College, Kutztown State Teachers College EUGENE F. STOUDT B.S., High School Principal Hlbright College, Susquehanna University, Duke University MISS MHRY FILBERT B.S.p Vocal Music Lebanon Valley College MRS, ELIZHBETH FIYRES B.E., M.E.y Guidance Kutztown State Teachers College, Drexel Institute, Muhlenberg College, University of Pennsylvania WILLIHM L. BRUMBHCI-I B.S., M.Ed.7 Industrial Qrts Millersville State Teachers College, Penn State College ELBERT U. EBERTS B.S., Biology, General Science Kutztown State Teachers College MRS. GERTRUDE HFIRRISON B.S., Horne Economics Penn State College HOWHRD Fl. HECKMHN B,E., M.E.g Mathematics Kutztown State Teachers College, University of Pennsylvania MRS. MILDRED R. ICE HB4 English Hlbright College MISS DOROTHY E. KHLBHCH B.S., Flrt Kutztown State Teachers College, Penn State College WILLIHM M. KEIM B.S., M.S.g Chemistry, Physics, Science Kutztown State Teachers College, University of Pennsylvania IOHN G. LOOS B.S., Instrumental Music, Vocal Music fSubstitutel Lebanon Valley College, Ernest Williams School of Music, Uni- versity of Pennsylvania RHLPH E. LEININGER B.S., Physical Education East Stroudsburg State Teachers College LINDH I. LORD B.S., Business Indiana State Teachers College, Bloomsburg State Teachers College MRS. LOVENIFI H. MHRSTELLER B.S., Physical Education West Chester State Teachers College, Penn State College 3 s Wilsmian SCHOOL PERSONNEL Third Row-I. Loos, R. Leininger, H. Heckmcm, L. Miller, H. Miller, W. Keim, C. Re-hrer, H. Moyer, E. Eberis, W. Brurnbcich. Second HOW-I. Schlegel, G. Mengel, I. Weisinger, I... Lord, V. Seiizinger, D. Kclbcch, L, Mcirsteller, I. Williams, M. Moyer. Seated-C. Sheidy, E. Hyres, G. Harrison, T. Smith, E. Stoudt, W. Kutz, M. Ice, L. Reilgers, B. Stein- metz, V. Zug. 4 I cjaculfy x 4 MISS GRI-ICE MENGEL HB., English Hlbright College HORHCE W. MILLER B.S., Vocational Hgriculture Penn State College LLOYD H. MILLER B.S.g Hmerican History, Problems of Democracy Kutztown State Teachers College HRLHN R. MOYER B.S., M.S.g Social Sciences Kutztown State Teachers College, University ot Pennsylvania CLHYTON D. REHRER B.S., Mathematics Kutztown State Teachers College MRS. LHURH T. RETTGERS ' RN., School Nurse, Home Nursing Instruction Reading Hospital School of Nursing, Visiting Nurse Hssociation, Berks County Tuberculosis Hssociation MISS IULIH I. SCHLEGEL I B.S., Business Bloomsburg State Teachers College, Columbia University MISS VERNR I. SEITZINGER ' BH., M.H.g Latin, German Lebanon Valley College, Columbia University, Hlbright College, National College MISS CHTHHRINE M, SHEIDY B.S., Librarian, English Kutztown State Teachers College MISS THELMF1 E. SMITH B.S., Home Economics Penn State College MRS. BESSIE M. STEINMETZ Ph.B.7 Mathematics Keystone State Normal School, Brown U-niversity, Columbia University IEHN L. WEISINGER B.H.g History, Spanish Pllbright College, Kutztown State Teachers College MISS VIRGINIH E. ZUG HB., English Hlbright College, University of Pennsylvania OFFICE PERSONNEL MISS MHRGHRET R. MOYER D McCann's School of Business Secretary MRS. ORIS B. WILLIHMS Wilson High School Pldministrative Clerk ---- ----.L---- -- -.-.Y--AA--- 5 Wllsowuzlf President ................... Robert Schoellkopt Vice President ........... .................,.....,,.. R obert Baker Secretary ,..........,...... Treasurer ......................................... .......... Leber ...Mary Ann Beaver Baccalaureate Services ............ .................... M ay 21, 1944 Class Night ................................................... .......... .....May 24, 25, 1944 Commencement Exercises .....,..... ............,....... M ay 26, 1944 Class Colors ..........................,.......... ..................,,,......., B lue and Steele Class Flower .......... Class Motto ............ ......., ' 'We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Theme: Living in Tomorrow's World Guest Speaker ..................................,..,,................,.................................,... Dr. lnire Kovacs Student Speakers: Implications of the Present ......................... ......,..... G eraldine Wentzel A Pattern for lndividual Living ................................................ Arthur Boyd A Pattern for Living in the U. S. A, ........................ Geraldine Trupp A Pattern for Living in a Shrunken World ....., Mary Ann Beaver CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM Cast of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Hank Bennett .......,.............................,.,...............,,.................,........................ Hampton Pullis Marion Bennett .... Mrs. Bennett .............. ............Margery Plowtield .......................Grace Minnich King Arthur ........................ ........,.... R ichard Doerrman Queen Guinevere Raezer Merlin ...................................... ........... R obert 'Schoellkopt Sir Sagrarnor ............. ....................... D avid Briner Clarence ............... .................. R ussell Collins Elaine ...............,..........................,...,.. ............,.. I ean Borgstrom Sir Launcelot ................................... ....,.............. I ohn Davies Queen Morgan Le Fay ............. ............, G eraldine Miller Sandy ...................................................... .................. M arie Leber Prologue and Epilogue: A living room in Hartford, Connecticutg The play: The court of King Arthur, 528 A. D. the present. Wilsouian IOYCE P. ADAMS 2319 Noble St.. West Lawn, Pa. Commercial Course5 Girl Reserves l5 Sub-Deb Club 2, 3, 4. Ioyce . . . interest lies in the Marine Corps . . . quiet but helpful . . . classy dresser . . . a pleasant smile goes a long Way for this young miss. ROBERT D. BAKER 219 Intervillc: Ave., West Lawn. Pa. Hcademic Course5 Gym Club 15 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 45 Varsity VV Club 45 I. V. Basketball 35 Varsity Basketball 45 Soccer 45 Tennis Club 45 Spectator Staff 45 Class Vice President 45 Wilsonian Staff. Bake . . . the boy With the wavy blond hair . . . pleases the female basketball fans . . . good friend to all . . . aspires to be a future aeronautical engineer. BETTY I. BALTHASER Sinking Spring. R. D. 2. Pa. Commercial Course5 Girl Reserves l, Treasurer l5 Typing Club 25 Red Cross Club 3, Vice President 35 Press Club 45 Spectator Staff 45 Wilsonian Staff. Tiny gal with a pleasing personality . . . loves to tease . . . likeable and jolly . . . possesses a hand- some appearance . . . a guy named foe claims her heart. HAROLD E. BASSLER Sinking Spring, R. D. 2, Pa. Hcademic Course5 Dramatic Club l, 25 Hi-Y 3, 45 Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 District Chorus 25 Mixed Chorus 45 Boys' Octette 45 Soccer 45 Wilsonian Staff. Bass . . . one of the boys with a deep jovial laugh . . . good-natured and amiable . . . one of the glee club's stalwart tenors. 8 I MARY ANN H. BEAVER 2548 Cleveland Ave., West Wyomissing, Pa. Plcademic Course, Dramatic Club l, Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sextette 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Hockey 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Victory Corps 3, Class Secretary 2, Class Treasurer 3, 4, Wilsonian Business Manager. Beaver . . . the gal with a flying future . . . in- separable from Minnich . . . capable and accurate class banker . . . ardent pinochle fan . . . energetic . . . always congenial. MILDRED D. BECHTEL Sinking Spring, R. D. 2, Pa. Commercial Course, Red Cross Club l, Typing Club 2, Press Club 4, Spectator Staff 4, Wilsonian Staff. Charming smile . . . mellow brown eyes . . . neat as a pin . . . reserved manner . . . cooperative and efficient . . . a perfect secretary for the lucky boss. IANET L. BENSON 2016 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Pa. Home Economics Course, Girl Reserves 4. Ianet . . . lively and gay . . . distinguishing character- istics . . . rollickingly pleasant laughter and curly blond hair . . . center of attraction at any party . . . unpredictable. BETTY M. BERGER 103 Perkasie Ave., West Lawn, Pa. Hcademic Course, Glee Club l, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Color Guard 3. Red . . . expert flute-tooter . . . happy and gay . . . capable artist . . . efficient librarian . . always busy . . . pleasant companion . . . trim and neat. 9 IEAN W. BORGSTROM 2216 Spring St., West Lawn, Pa. Wilsmiau Hcademic Coursey Home Nursing Club lg Girl Re- serves 2, 3, 4, Track lg Hockey 2, 3, 4, I. V. Cheer- leader l, 2, Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4. Ieanie . . . blond . . . full ot pep . . . one of class's shortest members . . . plenty of school spirit . . . one of the best dressed girls . . . expects to move to Mas- sachusetts at end of school. HERBERT H. BOSSELMAN 2451 Gariield Ave., West Wyomissing, Pa. Hcademic Coursey Movie Hppreciation Club lg Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Our Worthy contribution to the U. S. Navy . . . likes to hunt and fish . . . gives lengthy English speeches . . . what he does is done right. DORIS B. BOWERS 2163 Cleveland Ave.. West Wyomissing, Pa. Commercial Course, Home Nursing Club l, Secretary lg Girl Reserves 2, 3, Press Club 4, Glee Club l, 2, Spectator Staff 4. Butch . . . twinkling dimples and laughing eyes . . . an accomplished dancer . . . her heart is in Ha- waii with the Infantry . . . would Walk a mile for a sweater. ARTHUR E. BOYD 435 Chestnut St., West Reading, Pa. Plcademic Course, Movie Hppreciation Club 35 Hi-Y 4, Debating 4, Soccer 4, National Honor Society 4. Brilliant student . . . aviation expert . . . Wizard at history . . . tardiness excuses . . . streamlined CPD Ford . . . roguish grin . . . irresistible sense of humor . . . tops in fellowship. 10 1944.222 gegeeieizeeeei. MARGARET M. BOYER Wernersville. R. D. 1, Pa. Commercial Course, Girl Reserves l, 2, 3, 4. Maggie . . . one ot the fairer members of our class . . . weakness-sport clothes . . . quiet, reticent . . . it's the Army Air Corps for her . . . outdoor girl. H. BARRINGER BOYLES 212 Cecil Ave., West Lcwm, Pa. Hcademic Course, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, District Chorus 2, Boys' Octette 3, Mixed Chorus 4, Debating 4, I. V. Basketball 3, Track 2, 3, 4, Swimming 2, National Honor Society 4. Boyles . . . quick thinker . . . loves to argue . . . can frequently be seen waiting for a Wernersville bus . . . active in sports and chorus . . . headed for the Air Corps. DAVID M. BRINER 2405 Spring St., West Lawn. Pa. Hcademic Course, Hi-Y 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, District Band 3, State Band 3, Dance Band 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Boys' Octette 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Debating 4, Tennis Club 4, Spectator Statt 4, Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4, President 3, Victory Corps 3, Wilsonian Staff. Class hurnorist . . . l-A in chemistry and math . . . clever, brilliant . . . willing to lend a helping hand . . . sociable and loads of tun . . . Keep that trumpet hot, Dave. MAE F. COLDREN Sinking Spring. R. D. 2. Pa. Academic Course, Red Cross Club l, Sub-Deb Club 2, Press Club 4, Glee Club 4, Spectator Statt 3, 4. Fannie, Bessie, Gertie . . . tiny twinkling eyes . . . brown curly locks . . . miniature in size . . . class teaser . . . May I have the car, Dad? ll V l I Y Ls, H, -111 1 114:21 ':':- 1 -e 1 -:-: ' A '13:E:3 Egigegwilgvuidh RUSSELL H. COLLINS 132 Intervilla Ave., West Lawn. Pa. Hcademic Course, Hi-Y 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, President 4, District Band l, 2, 3, State Band 3, Dance Band 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4, District Chorus 2, Double Quartet 3, Boys' Octette 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Tennis Club 4, National Honor Society 4, Victory Corps 3, Wilsonian Hssociate Editor. Excellent clarinet player and all-round musician . . . likes various sports . . . good student and efficient Worker . . . friendly personality . . . always neat in appearance. RICHARD E. CONRAD 2248 Reading Ave., West Wyomissing. Pa. General Course, Gym Club l, 2, Varsity Club 4, Track l, 2, I. V. Basketball 2, Varsity Basketball 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4. Rich . . . very energetic public speaker CPD . . . sports enthusiast . . . mischievous . . . likes to drive dairy trucks . . . happy-go-lucky. IOSEPHINE L. CROSSMAN Sinking Spring, R. D. 2, Pa. Commercial Course, Red Cross Club l, Sub-Deb Club 2, Press Club 4, Glee Club 4, Spectator Staff 3, 4. Ioey . . . contagious laughter . . . lover of horses . . . dark beauty of the. class . . . chic dresser . . . never a dull moment when in her presence. IOHN S. DAVIES 33 Laird St., Springmont, Pa. Hcademic Course, Gym Club l, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, President 4, Varsity Club 4, Track 2, Soccer 2, 4, l. V. Basketball 2, 3, Varsity Basketball 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Victory Corps 3, Wilsonian Staff. Sl'1uney is our Hi-Y chief . . . class humorist with theperpetual smile . . . likes to play golf . . . always neatly dressed . . . can be recognized by his sharp cravats. 12 I BETTY I. DAVIS 359 West Greenwich St., Reading. Pcr. Commercial Course, Red Cross Club l, Secretary l, Typing Club 2, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4. Davis . . . sweet and pleasant . . . l'm going to Iack's house . . . the girl with the laughing eyes . . . lovely curly hair . . . ambitious and helpful. CHAUNCEY C. DePUGH 533 Wyomissing Blvd.. Berkshire Heights. Pa. Hcademic Course, Hi-Y 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4. Attacks every task earnestly and sincerely . . . is never loud or uproarious . . . likes music . . . plays the flute and piccolo . . . good-natured . . . likes to tease his classmates. SHIRLEY P. DILLON 113 West Wyomissing Blvd., West Wyomissing, Pa. Home Economics Course, Girl Reserves l, 3, 4, Typ- ing Club Z. Shirley . . . skating fan . . . a Whiz at typing . . . generous and loyal . . . fond of reading . . patient . . . gay . . an all-round pal. RICHARD M. DOERRMAN 2235 Cleveland Ave., West Wyomissing, Pa. Plcademic Course, Gym Club l, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, I. V. Basketball 2, 3, Varsity Basketball 4, Soccer l, 2, 4, Track l, Wilsonian Staff. Dick . . . star pitcher . . . that reminds me of a joke . . . seen at the Miller home frequently . . . loves cars . . . smart dresser . . . boisterous laughter . . . Navy, l'm coming. Q! 13 esllfilsafziau IULIANNA S. DOREMUS 1917 Penn Ave.. West Lawn. Pa. Hcadernic Course, Dramatic Club l, 3, Typing Club 2, Girl Reserves 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Library Staff 3, 4. lulie . . . sweet and demure . . . a Wizard at piano . . . neat and trim . . . soft, curly brown hair . . . pleasant . . . generous . . . some day her merry laughter will echo through the halls of a dreary hospital. FANNY I. EITNIER 100 Laird St.. Springmont. Pcr. Hcademic Course, Girl Reserves l, Sub-Deb Club Z, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4, Glee Club 4. Petite appearance . . . deft, efficient movements . . . skilled art student . . . popular club secretary . , . excellent penmanship . . . long, Wavy hair . . . dim- pled chin . . . charming personality. PAUL H. ESHENAUR 27 Hawthorne Rd.. Wyomissing. Pa. Flcadernic Course, Model Hirplane Club l, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Victory Corps 3, National Honor Society 4, Wilson- ian Hdvertising Manager. Known to his friends as Esh . . . good student and rapid Worker . . . readily adaptable to new situ- ations . . . is honest and sincere . . . has certain interests in West Reading. ELIZABETH C. FISHER 121 Telford Ave.. West Lawn, Pa. Commercial Course, Hrt Club l, Sub-Deb Club 2, Home Economics Club 3, 4. Fish . . . quiet, quick . . . sketches lovely girls . . . makes her own clothes . . . ambitious . . aspires to be a famous dress designer. 14 I L. AGNES GEHR 2247 Reading Ave.. West Wyomissing. Pa. Home Economics Course5 Girl Reserves l, 3, 45 Typ- ing Club 2. I Aggie . . . roller skating fiend . . . Weakness- ltalian sandwiches . . . one can usually hear her giggling . . . one of the school's most ardent jitter- bug fans. MARY IANE GERHART 18 Cecil Ave., lWest Lawn, Pa. Hcademic Course5 Cosmopolitan Club l5 Typing Club 25 First Hid 35 Girl Reserves 45 Glee Club 4. Mary lane . . . one of the shorter members of our class . . . fond of fun and good books . . . smooth dancer . . . happy and gay . . . loves f?J chemistry class . . . ardent basketball fan . . . aspiration- nursing. l. RICHARD GOOD 63 Keppel Ave.. Springmont. Pa. Hcademic Course5 Model Club l5 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 I. V, Basketball 25 Varsity Basketball 3, 45 Soccer 45 H. H. Vice President 3, H. H. President 4. Goodie . . . A 'Chevie' is the best car . . . star basketball player . . . immaculate . . . does Well in chemistry class ? ? . . . sincere, solemn, successful . . . pilots A. A. MARGARET M. GOTTSCHALL 2241 Cleveland Ave., West Wyomissing, Pa. Hcademic Course5 Girl Reserves 25 Sub-Deb Club 3, 4, Vice President 45 Spectator Staff 3, 45 National Honor Society 3, 45 Library Staff .45 Wilsonian Staff. Peggy . . . excellent student . . . pens beautiful prose . . . dramatic public speeches . . . proficient K artist . . . soft, Southern accent . . . distinctive script . . . meticulous appearance . . . sweet disposition. 15 eswilsauian RUTH A. GRESSLEY 708 Wyomissing Blvd., Berkshire Heights, Pct. Commercial Course5 Red Cross Club l, 3, Presi- - dent 35 Press Club 45 Glee Club ly Spectator Staff 4. Beautiful dimples . . . smiling brown eyes . . . pleas- ant disposition . . . somebody's typist . . . domestic- ally inclined . . . neat clothes . . . known to friends as Dimps. . ADELAIDE M. GRIESEMER 916 Eighth St., Berkshire Heights, Pa. Hcademic Course5 Red Cross Club lg Sub-Deb Club 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 4. Adelaide . . . always happy . . . fond of school and all that goes with it . . . twinkling brown eyes . . . never gives up . . . aspires to be a matron in an orphanage. ANNE M. HAGY 2409 Spring St., West Lawn, Pa. Plcademic Course5 Dramatic Club l, Secretary-Treas- urer l5 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Secretary 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Girls' Sextette 45 National Honor Society 45 Wilsonian Editor. All good things come in small packages . . . her weakness-long, baggy sweaters . . . neat as a pin . . . one of four pinochle fiends . . . Wilsonian's busy and capable editor. ANNA E. HASSLER A 2165 C1evelcrnd.Ave., West Wyomissing, Pa. Commercial Course5 Gym Club l5 Sub-Deb Club 2, 3, 4. Anna . . . reserved . . . rather quiet but able to voice her opinion . . . pleasant smile . . . always willing to cooperate. 15 lr! 1944 MADELYN L. HOFFMAN 2127 Cleveland Ave., West Wyomissing. Pct. Hcademic Coursey Dramatic Club ly Sub-Deb Club 2, 3, 4y Glee Club 4. Sweet personality . . . quiet and agreeable . . . lovely flaxen tresses . . . rosy cheeks . . . neat appearance . . . capable in handicrafts . . . a faithful friend. THEODORE R. HOUSER 124 Intervilla Ave.. West Lawn, Pa. Hcademic Coursey Hi-Y 3, 4y Band l. Commonly known as Butch . . . class heavyweight . . . likes hunting and fishing . . . enjoys driving around in a snappy convertible coupe. ARLENE M. HOYER 41 Wilson St.. Springmont. Pa. Commercial Coursey Dramatic Club ly Typing Club 2y Girl Reserves 3, 4y Glee Club 3, 4. Beautiful knitted clothing . . . tricky pins . . . be- witching eyes . . . favorite pastime-talking . . . puns and corny jokes . . . mothers little helper . . . the Y.W.tC.A. habit . . . always cheerful. WILLIAM I. IOHNSTON Lincoln Park. Pa. Hgricultural Coursey F. F. H. l, 2, 3, 4, President 4y Varsity Club 4y Varsity Basketball 4. Bill . . . dislikes dancing . . . good-natured. . . fond of sports . . . usually seen but not heard . . Aggie pilot 17 Wilsmian YVONNE G. KELLER 2131 Penn Ave., West Lawn. Pa. Commercial Course5 Craft Club 15 Dramatic Club 25 Girl Reserves 3, 4, Treasurer 45 Hockey 3, 4. Vonnie . . . known for her hearty laugh . . . has a strange interest for the Navy . . . very adept with the paint brush. DOROTHY M. KIRST 2521 Penn Ave.. West Lawn. Pa. Commercial Course5 Press Club 45 Band l, Z, 35 Orch- estra l, 2, 35 Spectator Staff 4. Genial disposition . . . always cooperative . . . in- dustrious . . . neat clothing . . . art counter at Wool- worth's . . . interested in church activities . . . sec- retarial ambitions. IANET C. KRAMER 201 Cecil Ave.. West Lawn. Pa. Hcademic Course5 Red Cross Club lg Typing Club 2, Vice President 25 Girl Reserves 3, 45 Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 Hockey 3, 45 Spectator Staff 35 Victory Corps 3. Cally . . . friendly . . . piano playing l'1olds no mysteries for her . . . the girl with the long flowing tresses. MARY L. KRICK Sinking Spring. R. D. 2. Pa. Commercial Course5 Knit and Crochet Club 15 Typing Club 25 Sub-Deb Club 3, 45 Glee Club 4. rl One of the smallest members of the class . . . quiet and reserved . . . agreeable and likeable . . . enjoys office work . . . her attention is Centered on a mem- ber of the Army Air Corps. 18 1944 CHRISTINE E. KUMMER Reinholds. R. D. 1, Pa. Plcademic Course, Home Nursing Club l, Typing Club 2, Sub-Deb Club 3, 4, Glee Club 4. Christine . . . the gal with the flaming red hair . . . quiet manner . . . fond of sewing . . . neat in ap- pearance. DORIS C. LANDIS Sinking Spring, R. D. 1. Pa. Commercial Course, Science Club l, 2, Red Cross Club 3, Treasurer 3, Press Club 4, Spectator Staff 4. Daisy . . . dreamy sort of person . . . typist . . . likes horseback riding . . . usually seen in slacks . . . has her heart set on a sailor. MARIE L. LEBER 2214 Noble St.. 'West Lawn, Pa. Hcademic Course, Home Nursing Club l, President l, Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, President 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Girls' Sextette 2, 3, 4, Double Quartet 3, Mixed Chorus 4, District Chorus 2, Track l, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, I. V. Cheerleader l, 2, Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4, Spectator Staff 3, 4, Hrt Editor 3, 4, Class Sec- retary 3, 4. Weasie . . . lover of horses . . . rah Wilson! . . . Winning smile and personality . . . You must have that art assignment in tomorrow . . . heart is in the army . . . aspiration-nursing, ELISABETH A. LUTZ 202 Wellington Ave., Lincohi Park. Pa. Plcadernic Course, Home Nursing Club l, Girl Re- serves 2, 3, Dramatic Club 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, District Chorus 2, Girls' Sextette 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Debating 3, 4, Track l, Hockey 2, 3, 4, Spectator Stag 3, 4, Victory Corps 3. Diz . . . lives to dance . . . loves toargue . . . future owner of Kins . . . lovely voice . . l'll Write a poem . . . sports enthusiast . . . likes to read good books. 19 Wilsvniau ll-XNE P. MARSH 2222 Noble St., West Lawn. Pa. Commercial Course, Sub-Deb Club 2, 3, 4. Ianie . . . fond. of sketching and skating . . . one of the little girls in our class ...N unpredictable, but generous and gay . . . a loyal friend . . . an authority on moron jokes - naturally she always smiles! HILDA T. MAYER 2561 Cleveland Ave.. West Wyomissing, Pa. Commercial Course, Home Nursing Club l, Sub-Deb Club 2, 3, 4. The gal who possesses never-ending patience . . . finds a great deal ot pleasure in hiking . . . known to friends as l-lillie. GERALDINE A. MILLER 2314 Highland St.. West Lawn. Pa. Hcademic Course, Dramatic Club l, 2, 3, 4, President l, 4, Secretary 2, Vice President 3, Debating 3, 4, Hockey l, 2, 3, 4, I. V. Cheerleader l, 2, Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4, Spectator Staff 3, 4, Class Treasurer 2, Wilsonian Staff. A true sport in every sense of the word . . . excellent basketball cheerleader . . . high scholastic rating . . . always appears happy . . . has high ideals . . . never a dull moment. RUSSELL G. MILLER 643 Wyomissing Blvd.. Berkshire Heights, Pa. Hcademic Course, Movie Hppreciation Club l, 2, 3, Hi-Y 4, Baseball 2, I. V. Basketball 3. Better known as Russ . . . strong . . . vigorous . . . stalwart . . . ardent baseball player and tan . . knows all about railroads. 20 GRACE E. MINNICH Church Rd.. Wemersville. Pa. Hcademic Course, Girl Reserves l, 3, 4, Secretary l, Sub-Deb Club 2, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sextette 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Hockey 3, 4, Spectator Staff 3, National Honor Society 3, 4, Vice President 3, Victory Corps 3, Wilsonian Staff. Grace . . . industrious Worker . . . conscientious pinochle player . . . transportation Worries . . . envi- able auburn locks . . . full of pep . . . lover of good books. LORRAINE A. MOYER Sinking Spring. R. D. 2. Pa. Commercial Course, Red Cross Club l, Typing Club 2, Press Club 4, Spectator Staff 4, Wilsonian Staff. Beautiful auburn locks . . . neat appearance . . . re- fined manners . . . pleasant disposition . . . tops in secretarial accomplishments . . . industrious . . . al- ways dependable. NORMAN E. MOYER 2221 Penn Ave., West Lawn. Pa. Hcademic Course, Gym Club l, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Soccer 4. Norm . . . has that never say die spirit . . . likes to cruise around in his Plymouth . . . unassuming . . . ardent record fan . . . neat and trim. ELLEN A. OHLSEN 2411 Spring St., West Lawn, Pa. Plcademic Course, Dramatic Club l, Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Girls' Sextette 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Hockey 4, Wilsonicm Staff. Ellen . . . jolly, good-natured . . . always Worrying about Weight that isn't there . . . hysterical laughter . . . pinochle shark . . . beautiful smile. 21 3:31 12111:lfIifififigiiifigiiigifif ls0h ANNA G. OXENREIDER 2225 Spring St., West Lawn. Pa. Home Economics Course5 Dramatic Club l5 Typing Club 25 Home Economics Club 35 Girl Reserves 4. Chubby . . . sentimental . . . has an unlimited food capacity . . . likes dancing in any form . . . simply loves sharpies . . . domestically inclined. MAE A. PALM 425 Oley St., Berkshire Heights, Pa. Home Economics Course5 Science Club l, 2, Secre- tary-Treasurer l, Secretary 25 Personality Club 3, Vice President 35 Girl Reserves 4. Mae . . . future supervisor at The Industries . . . happy smile . . . easy to get along with . . . success- tul . . . could it be love? MARGERY F. PLOWFIELD 20 West Ct. Blvd., Spring Crest Courts, Pa. Hcademic Course5 Dramatic Club l, 2, 3, 45 Debating 3, 45 Spectator Staff 2, 3, 4. Mag . . . always laughing and gay . . . full of pleasant surprises . . . dramatic little actress , . . pleasantly aggressive debater. HAMPTON A. PULLIS 2433 Highland St., West Lawn, Pa. Hcademic Course5 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Varsity W Club 45 Band l, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 35 District Band 35 Dance Band 45 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 35 Glee Club 2, 45 District Chorus 25 Boys' Octette 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Varsity Basketball 45 Soccer 45 Ten- nis Club 45 Victory Corps 3, Commander 35 Class Vice President 2, 35 Wilsonian Staff. Gitz . . . life of the party . . . everyones friend . . . inseparable from his bass horn . . . large and conspicuous foundation , . . lohnny l..oos's chauffeur . . . towers over the majority of the class. 22 1944 IUNE M. PUTT 928 North Sixth St., Reading, Pa. Commercial Course, Girl Reserves 2, Sub-Deb Club 3, 4, President 4, Victory Corps 3. lune . . . as smooth as can be on roller skates . . . always the- lite of a party . . . the biggest brown eyes in class . . . hobby-collecting service insignia . . . future secretary. ANNA E. RAEZER 2327 Noble St.. West Lawn, Pa. Commercial Course, Dramatic Club l, 2, 3, 4, Treas- urer 4, Hockey 3, 4, Spectator Staff 45 Wilsonian Staff. Raezer . . . Get those club dues in, kids . . . so- ciable . . . blondie . . . efficient, emotional . . . present at all dances . . . likes the army . . . pet peeve -typing. DONALD REBER 132 West Wyomissing Blvd., West Wyomissing, Pa. Plcademic Course, Gym Club lg Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Secretary 45 Soccer 4, Tennis Club 4, Victory Corps 3, Lieu- tenant 3, Stage Hand 2, 3, Stage ManagerA4. The handsome chap with red hair . . . mechanically inclined . . . always ready to lend a helping hand . . . a good sport . . . gets things done quickly and correctly. THEODORE W. REED 204 Pershing Blvd., Farview. Pa. Commercial Coursey Gym Club l, 3, Chef Club 25 Varsity Club 4, Soccer 4. Better known as Ted . . . likes various sports . . . an out-of-doors fan . . . no apparent interest in girlsf?J. 23 Wilsanian EUGENE I. REIFEIN Wemersville. R. D. 2. Pa. Hcademic Coursey Movie Flppreciation Club 4. Eugene is Bethel's contribution to the class of 44 . . . quiet but helpful . . . another fellow storekeeper . . . sincere. PAUL U. RIEGEL West Leesport. R. D. I, Pa. Commercial Coursey Hi-Y 4y Band l, 2, 3, 4y Orch- estra 3. Our future machinist . . . an admirer of the opposite sex tespecially blondsj . . . drives a Terraplane . . . plays a trombone . . . likes outdoor activities . . nickname, Pud. CLAIR L. RHOADS Sinking Spring. R. D. 2, Pa. Commercial Coursey Science Club ly Varsity W Club 4. Usually called Fritz by his friends . . . future pilot of a P-38 . . . enjoys giving public speeches . . . likes basketball and other sports. WILLIAM C. RUMPF 2170 Reading Ave.. West Wyomissing, Pa. Plcademic Coursey Science Club ly Typing Club Zy Movie I-lppreciation Club Sy Mathematics Club 4y Glee Club l, Z, 3, 4, Vice President 4y Boys' Octette 3, 4y Mixed Chorus 4y District Chorus Zy Track 3, 4y Swim- ming Zy Victory Corps 3. The Rudolph Valentino of the senior class . . . likes to drive his Ford . . . tickles the ivories . . . enjoys athletics . . . wants to join the U. S. Navy . . . nick- name, Ratt1er. 24 1944 PAUL F. RUTH. IR. 2126 Reading Ave.. West Wyomissing. Pa. Hcademic Course: Science Club l, Typing Club 2, Movie Plppreciation Club 3, Hi-Y 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Debating 3, 4, Spectator Staff 4, Victory Corps 3. Genial disposition . . . favorite pastime-talking . . . collector of records and films . . . vigilance over Prexies . . . general statistician . . . teachers' prize heckler . . . a future lawyer. BETTY I. SALINO 105 Harvard Blvd.. Lincoln Park. Pa. Hcademic Course, Red Cross Club l, Typing Club 2, First Hid 3, Girl Reserves 4, Glee Club 4, Library Staff 4. Betty . . . a faithful and loyal friend . . . pleasantly obliging . . . generous . . . jovial . . . smiles con- tinually . . . never gives up . . . always busy . . . efficient librarian. BERNICE F. SCHNECK 2153 Cleveland Ave.. West Wyomissing. Pa. Commercial Course, Gym Club l, 2, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Victory Corps 3. . lSchneckie . . . skater, dater . . . gives lots of at- tention to her hair . . . can be found in the gym participating in any sport . . . heard cheering at our basketball games. 0 ROBERT C. SCHOELLKOPF 54 Norman St.. Springmont. Pa. Hcademic Course, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, District Chorus 2, Boys' Octette 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, I. V. Basket- ball 2, 3, Varsity Basketball 4, Soccer l, 2, 4, Track 2, Tennis Club 4, National Honor Society 4, Victory Corps 3, Class President 2, 3, 4. Shucky . . . ability on soccer team . . . Will the meeting please come to order? . . . versatile . . . big tease . . . capable . . . musically inclined . . . future Petty Officer. 25 '+-A Wilsmian HOMER B. SCHONOUR Sinking Spring, R. D. 2. Pa. Commercial Course, Dramatic Club l, Typing Club 2, Mathematics Club 3, Varsity Club 4. One ot the taller members of the class . . . likes to hear and tell corny jokes . . . future congressman CPD or state motorcycle policeman . . .nicknamed Daniel l-loch. RICHARD L. SCHROLL 23 Telford Ave., West Lawn. Pa. Hcademic Course, Science Club l, 2, Hi-Y 3, 4, Bas- ketball Pissistant Manager 3, Basketball Manager 4. Likes sports . . . always on the lookout for some fun . . . tar from shy with the opposite sex . . . has a win- ning smile. W. FRANKLIN SEIFERT 225 Intervilla Ave.. West Lawn, Pa. Flcademic Course, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, I. V. Basketball 2, Varsity Basketball 3, 4, Soccer 4, Tennis Club 4, Na- tional Honor Society 4. Seit . . . red-haired giant of the basketball team . . . toots a trumpet . . . always well groomed . . . has a way with the women. MARGUERITE M. SENSENIG 116 Norman St.. Springmont. Pa. Home Economics Course, Gym Club l, Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, Glee Club l, Track l, Hockey 2. Dolly . . . smooth dancer . . . haunts Smokie's Dixie Cup in summer . . . roller skate tan . . . fond of cooking and sewing . . . humorous and always smiling. 26 PAY L. SHEETZ 2222 Highland St., West Lavsm, Pct. Plcademic Coursey Sub-Deb Club 2, 3, 4, Hockey 35 Library Staff 3, 4. Excels in athletics . . . frank and sincere . . . chewing gum . . . motion picture enthusiast . . . beautiful, wavy hair . . . librarians assistant . . . hearty voice . . . jovial disposition. ESTHER M. SHOUP 215 Elmwood Ave.. Lincoln Park. Pa. Plcademic Course, Home Nursing Club lp Girl Re- serves 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Sextette 3, Mixed Chorus 4, Hockey 2, 3, 4, Wilsonian Staff. Sl'1oupy . . . Marsteller's right-hand girl . . . ex- cellent in athletics . . a Wonderful sport . . . liked by everyone . . . a iarmerette . . . extremely in- terested in the Navy. IEAN S. 'SIMMON 2151 Cleveland Ave.. West Wyomissing. Pa. Commercial Course, Gym Club lg Typing Club 2, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Library Staff 4. 'leanie' with the lovely blond hair . . . lively . . . pleasant smile and laughing eyes . . . deft and ei-- iicient librarian .' . always seeking happiness for others. MILDRED S. SPIES Sinking Spring. R. D. 1. Pct. Hcademic Course, Home Nursing Club 1, Girl Re- serves 2, 3, 4. , One oi Berkshire Heights' contributions to our class . . . neat and trim . . . ardent tan of basketball . . . likes big feet . . . enviable 'Spies locks . . . 'il-low about some tollhouse cookies, Suzanne? 27 Wilsouian BETTY M. STRUNK 2265 Cleveland Ave., West Wyomissing, Pa. Commercial Course5 Girl Reserves lg Sub-Deb Club 25 Personality Club 35 Home Economics Club 4. Beautiful blond curls . . . big, blue eyes . . . erect posture . . . neat clothing . . . agreeable disposition . . . good sense ot humor . . . perfect attendance record in school LOIS M. STURGIS 55 Dwight St., Springmont. Pa. Commercial Course5 Gym Club lp Girl Reserves 2, 35 Central Treasurer 45 Glee Club 2, 35 Victory Corps 35 Wilsonian Staff. Sturg . . . our busy central treasurer . . . can be seen taking Walks with Ray . . . laughing eyes . . . pleasing personality . . . enjoys dancing. GERALDINE M. TRUPP Mohnton. R. D. 2. Pa. Commercial Course5 Red Cross Club lg Knit and Crochet Club 25 Sub-Deb Club 3, 45 Victory Corps 35 Library Staff 45 Wilsonian Typing Manager. Neat appearance . . . quiet and agreeable . . . pro- ficient in domestic arts , . . commendable student . . . industrious and dependable . . . a certain some- one in khaki. IACK VANINO ' B33 Wyomissing Blvd., Berkshire Heights. Pa. Commercial Course5 Gym Club l5 Chef Club 25 Model Plirplane Club 35 Varsity Club 45 Soccer Man- ager 45 Spectator Statf 35 Victory Corps 35 Stage Hand 4. lnterested in all phases of aviation . . . is always laughing or smiling . . . pleasing personality . . . likes sports . . skilled in manual arts . . . always helpful. 28 1944 FRANCIS P. WALDMAN 107 Howard Blvd.. Lincoln Park. Pa. Commercial Course5 Gym Club l, 25 Varsity W Club 45 Varsity Basketball 45 Victory Corps 3. Francie . . . a class member who is in the Marine Corps . . . ambitious . . . good-natured . . . a real pal. ROBERT L. WEITZEL Sinking Spring. R. D. 2. Pa. Q Commercial Course5 Gym Club l, 25 Movie lllppreci- ation Club 3, Treasurer 35 Varsity W Club 4, Presi- dent 45 Golf l, 2, 3, 3rd in District P.l.Pl.H. 3, 7th in State P.l.l51.Pl. 3. Weitzel . . . friendly personality . . . at home on a golf course . . . a quiet member of the class CPD . . . Winning smile. GERALDINE A. WENTZEL 2704 Penn Ave.. Springmont. Pa. Qcademic Course5 Girl Reserves l, 25 Sub-Deb Club 3, 45 Orchestra 3, 45 Debating 45 Spectator Staff 3, 4, Flssociate Editor 3, Editor 45 National Honor Society 3, 45 Wilsonian Staff. Gerry . . . only superlatives can accurately de- scribe her talents . . . another Paderewski . . . loves good literature . . . tops when it comes to dramatic acting . . . energetic . . . always poised . . . never fumbles. DOROTHY M. WUNSCH 519 Oley St.. Berkshire Heights. Pa. Commercial Course5 Science Club l, Z5 Red Cross Club 35 Press Club 45 Spectator Staff 4. Known to friends as Dolly . . . jovial , . . friendly . . . acquainted with the Berky . . . has a win- ning smile. 29 CARL E. REI-XDINGER 2232 Garfield Ave.. West Wyomissing, Pa. Commercial Course5 Gym Club 2, 35 Baseball 3. Fritz . . . one of the clark, quiet boys of the class . . . mechanically inclined . . . left for the Marines in December. CHARLES E. SMITH. IR. 2215 Garfield Ave., West Wyomissing, Pa. Commercial Course-5 Hi-Y l5 Business Club 35 Central Treasurer 45 Varsity Club 45 Baseball 35 Varsity Basketball 2. Smitty is the Henry Marge-n,thau ot our class and school . . . rather quiet until you know him . . . neatly attirecl . . . known by his white shirts. Wilsmiau 30 I OMC A-8145072 BETA it CMALQOVL flhgll, 5-CA00! Class ot 44 sophomore year . . . enrollment shows roster increase . . . Wilson Hi assembly under spell ot Dr. D. K. Ernst, hypnotist . . . Hi-Y's hilarious initiation . . . Hallowe'en celebration held in West Lawn on October Slst . . . Thanksgiving holidays . . . Spectator subscriptions reach new high . . . Elisabeth Lutz, Marie Leber, Russell Collins, Robert Schoellkopf, Harold Bassler, Hampton Pullis, William Rumpt and Barry Boyles attend District Chorus at Nazareth , . . lean Borgstrom, Gerry Miller and Marie Leber cheer I. V.'s to victory . . . students celebrate Color Day . . . Robert Schoellkopt elected president ot class . . . Noble Fritz installs Central Treasury System . . . band pre- sents annual concert . . . Prexies close dismal season . . . dramatic clubs present Night ot One-Act Plays . . . faculty plans May Day . . . our baseball team captures league crown . . . Wilson holds Open House. We're juniors now! . . . pupils present radio program . . . Shucky leads class through junior year . . . Richard Good becomes A. A.'s vice president . . . Mary Ann Beaver, Margaret Gottschall, Grace Minnich and Geraldine Wentzel accepted by Na- tional Honor Society . . . school organizes Victory Corps . . . Wilson anticipates Color Day . . . Russell Collins, David Briner and Hampton Pullis represent their Alma Mater in the P. S. M. A. Eastern District Band Festival . . . Gerry Miller, lean Borgstrom and Marie Leber move up to varsity squad . . . Russell Collins and David Briner participate in P. S. M. A. All-State Band at Farrell . . . Franklin Seifert and Richard Good are juniors' worthy contributions to varsity basketeers who captured coveted Central Flag . . . band presents Victory Concert. . . Wilson buys army jeeps . . . Gerry Miller and Dick Doerrman are hostess and host at annual prom on May 22nd . . . Open House closes school calendar. . Dignitied seniors C?J . . . Shucky pilots senior class with able assistance ot Rob- ert Baker, Marie Leber and Mary Ann Beaver . . . Shuney Davies heads Hi-'Y while Marie Leber is Girl Reserves' new president . . . Geraldine Wentzel becomes Specta- tor's editor . . . Russell Collins, president ot band, orchestra, and glee club . . . A. A.'s capable president is Richard Good . . . Color Day opens A. A. membership drive . . . Anne Hagy, Russell Collins, Mary Ann Beaver, Paul Eshenaur and Geraldine Trupp head Wilsonian staff . . . Girl Reserves hold Thanksgiving Dance on November 26th 31 Wilsmian . . . Paul Eshenaur, Barry Boyles, Arthur Boyd, Franklin Seifert, Robert Schoellkopf, Bus- sell Collins and Anne Hagy accepted by National Honor Society. . . seniors sponsor Christ- mas Dance on December 27th . . . Marie Leber, lean Borgstrom and Gerry Miller cap- ably lead cheers during varsity games . . . dramatic clubs present Night of One-Act Plays' '... students enjoying themselves at dances after home basketball games . . . Prexies tie for third place at close ot basketball season . . . I. Vfs capture first place . . . Hi-Y's gala St. Patricks Day Dance on March l7th . . . seventh annual band concert, the attraction on March 24th . . . Russell Collins, Hampton Pullis, and Miss Virginia Zug, soloists at same . . . Charles Smith and Lois Sturgis, our busy Central Treasurers . . . Welcome Easter holiday . . . F. F. A. Banquet . . . baseball and track seasons ushered in on April l7 and l8 respectively. . . Open House April 21 . . . Marie Leber, our May Queen, on May 3 . . . gala prom held on May 13 . . . Baccalaureate Services on May Zlst give seniors their first opportunity to sport caps and gowns . . . Class Night on May 24th and 25th . . . class play A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court . . . Con- gratulations to Arthur Boyd, Geraldine Wentzel, Mary Ann Beaver, and Geraldine Trupp, our commencement speakers . . . Commencement Exercises on May 26 close school cal- endar for class ot 44 . A. M. H. '44 32 7944 CIM CMH! We, the class of '44, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and de- clare this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows. We hereby leave: Francis Waldman to the Marines . . . Mary Ann Beaver's flying interests to Nelson Kauffman . . . Richard Good's A A. presidency to lames Longenecker . . . lune Putt's class activity to Richard Troutman . . . lean Borgstrom's clothing to Marilyn Kachel Cas if she needed themll . . . Robert Schoellkopf's versatility to Robert Schoffstall . . . Ger- aldine Trupp's neatness to Patricia Peffley . . . Donald Reber's mastery with the tools to Walter Liebold . . . Carl Readinger's draft card to Alexander Rittenhouse Cwhat am l sayingll . . . Harold Bassler's deep voice to Kathleen Norton . . . Marie Leber's person- ality plus to Beatrice Stamm . . . lohn Davies' love of all sports to William Skinner . . . Ioyce Adams' and Betty Strunk's beautiful blond hair to Mildred Donkel and Roger Lamp . . . Russell Collins' musical ability to Earl Rothermel . . . Esther Shoup's hockey playing to Vivian Esslinger . . . Richard Conrad's walk to Bert Brenner Cdon't laughlj . . . Ade- laide Griesemer's helpfulness to Carl Schwenk . . . Richard Doerrman's devilish tricks to William Piper . . . Betty Berger's art skill to Ray Oxenreider . . . William lohnston's farm life to Stanley Mogel . . . Margaret Boyer's peachy complexion to William Fritz . . . Herb- ert Bosselman's boisterous laugh to Edith Gilbert . . . Betty Balthaser's loyalty to a cer- tain one to lack Rothermel . . . Paul Eshenaur's freckles to Geraldine Hardinger . . . Hampton Pullis' feet to-Chow could we wish them on anyonell . . . Mildred Bechtel's and Ruth Gressley's typing ability to all future secretaries . . . Theodore l-louser's care- free attitude to Babette Bachman . . . Mae Coldren's memory to Elwood Katzaman . . . Theodore Reeds skill on the soccer field to Raymond Sonon . . . Anna I-lassler's quiet- ness to Iames Guiles . . . Barry Boyles' flair for chemistry to Richard Krick . . . lanet Benson's sewing to all home ec students . . . Doris Bowers' devotion to the army to lanet Goodhart . . . Russell Miller's shyness to Rudolph Scalese . . . lulianna Doremus' Work in the library to Bessie lrwin . . . Iosephine Crossman's dark loveliness to Frances Carnavale . . . Betty Davis' merry blue eyes to Betty Stevenson . . . Shirley Dillon's ring to Betty Miller . . . Paul Riegel's dry humor to George Snell . . . Fanny lane Eitnier's stateliness to Robert Weller . . . Charles Smith's central treasury to Shirley Keiser . . . lane Marsh's daintiness to George Hess , . . Chauncey DePugh's shyness -to Viola Iane 33 Wilsorziun Claaa fccmlfinuefl Pyle . . . Betty Fisher's quick gait to Edward Hartman . . . Agnes Gehr's hearty laugh to Fern Young . . . Clair Rhoads' bashfulness CTPJ to William Norton . , . Mary lane Ger- hart's shortness to Marian Fitterling . . . Robert Baker's way with the girls to Donald Walter . . . Arlene Hoyer's sweaters to Phyllis Artelt . . . Yvonne Keller's sailors to Wanda Brown . . . William Rumpf's Ford to Harold Strauss . . . Margaret Gottschall's vocabulary to Betty Gottschall . . . Robert W eitzel's golf clubs to Thomas Ulrich . . . Ger- aldine Wentzel's studiousness to Matthew Benz . . . Iack Vanino's joviality to Ralph Hammond . . . Anne Hagy's dependability to Gloria Tobias . . . Margery Plowfield's beautiful eyes to Dorothy Foreman . . . Hilda Mayer's patience to Shirley Leinbach . . . Richard Schroll's beard to Glen Care . . . Dorothy Wunsch's love of victuals to Betty Becker , . . Anna Oxenreider's nail polish to loan Wenger . . . Mae Palm's flightiness to Virginia Straw . . . Eugene Reifein's cooperative spirit to Richard Ulrich . . -Betty Lutz's arguments to lean Farkas . . . Geraldine Miller's love of cheerleading to lean Geiss . . . Paul Ruth's talkativeness to Darlene Heist . . . Grace Minnich's voice to the Glee Club . . . Ellen Ohlsen's merry laughter to Ruth Miller . . . Betty Salino's beautiful peepers to lune Kutz . . . Anna Raezer's jewelry to Marion Potteiger . . . Bernice Schneck's skates to lean McCallum . . . Marguerite Sensenig's dimples to Pauline Hies- ter . . . Franklin Seifert's altitude to Evelyn Naregang . . . lean Sirnmon's love of fun to Geraldine Anderson . . . Lois Sturgis' love to Ray Plyrnyer . . . Fay Sheetz's basket- ball skill to Dorothy Mattes . . . Mildred Spies' petiteness to Eleanor Stouffer . . . David Briner's wit to Roy Sprucebank . . . Norman Moyer's car to Allard Burns . . . Arthur Boyd's brilliancy to George Seifrit . , . Madelyn Hoffman's helping hand to Betty lane Kreitz . . . lanet Kramer's geniality to Richard Sebastian . . . Christine Kummer's and Lorraine Moyer's red hair to Herbert Ulrich . . . Dorothy Kirst's rosy cheeks to David Dondore . . . Mary Krick's 1ninuteness to Helen Fox . . . Doris Landis' agreeableness to Charles Kissling . . . Homer Schonour's weary appearance to Elwood Snook . . . to all the other juniors, we of the senior class say, Good luck, happiness, and success to you. ln witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed our name and affixed our seal, in this, the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Four. Signed, Sealed and Published by the D Class of 1944, G. A. M. '44 Wilson High School. 1 34 xl ' 'WILSONIHNH STHFF Third ROW-G. Minnich, I. Dovies, D. Bririer, W. Keim, H. Pullis, H. Bdssler, G. Wentzel. Wilsmiau Second Row-L. Moyer, M. Bechtel, R. Doerrmon, E. Shoup, M. Gottschcll, G. Miller, B. Berger, H. Boker, E, Ohlsen, H. Rcxezer. Secxted-I. Schlegel, G, Trupp, P. Eshenour, M. Ice, P.. HGQY, B. Collins, M. Q. Beaver, G. Mengel. Missing-B. Bolthoser, L. Sturgis. - E5 rx Q A SPECTHTOR STHFF Fourth Row-R. Reber, R. Krick, D. Briner, W. Skinner, I. Rothermel, R. Boker, P. Ruth. Third Row-K. H. McCloud, K. Lediord, S. Keiser, M. Coldren, B. Stdmm, M. Plowiield, G. Simmon, R. Shultz, E. Lutz, G. Miller, D. Mottes, B. Stevenson, D. Landis, R. Gressley. Second Row-M. lce, M. Bechtel, D. Bowers, L, Moyer, H. Rcxezer, D. Kirst, I. Crossmon, I. Goodhcrt, B. Gottschcll, E, Stouffer, I, Farkas, W. Keim. Seated-I. Schlegel, R. Keiser, M. Gottscholl, M. Leber, G, Wentzel, G. Hordinger, G. Tobias, D. Kol- boch, G. Mengel. Missing-B. Bcxlthcser, W. Brown, W. Fritz, W. Kaese, D. Wunsch. 36 I 944 WILSONIAN STAFF EDITOR ..................,................,........ .................,...,...........,..,,........................... ........,......... A n ne Hagy ASSOCIATE EDITOR ,........... ................ R ussell Collins BUSINESS MANAGER ........,.,,... ........... M ary Ann Beaver ADVERTISING MANAGER ........ ......,.................., P aul Eshenaur TYPING MANAGER ,,.,..........,.....,.,.,......,.,...........,................................,,...............,............... Geraldine Trupp EDITORIAL STAFF: David Briner, Margaret Gottschall, Geraldine Miller, Grace Minnich, Hampton Pullis, Geraldine Wentzel. BUSINESS STAFF: Robert Baker, Betty Berger, Ellen Ohlsen, Anna Raezer. ADVERTISING STAFF: I-Iarold Bassler, lohn Davies, Richard Doerrman, Esther Shoup. TYPING STAFF: Betty Balthaser, Mildred Bechtel, Lorraine Moyer, Lois Sturgis. FACULTY ADVISORS: Mrs. Mildred R. Ice, Mr, William Keim, Miss Iulia Schlegel, Miss Grace Mengel. SPECTATOR STAFF EDITOR-IN-CI-IIEF ...............................,..........,.............,...,,............,.................................... Geraldine Wentzel NEWS REPORTERS: Managing editor'-Gloria Tobias, lanet Goodhart, Mae Coldren, Shirley Keiser, Dorothy Mattes, Beatrice Stamm, Margery Plow- Iield. FEATURE WRITERS: Managing editor-Margaret Gottschall, Betty Gottschall, Geraldine Miller, Elisabeth Lutz, Wanda Brown, Iosephine Crossman, lean Farkas. SPORTS WRITERS: Managing editor-Roddy Keiser, Paul Ruth, Iack Rother- mel, Anna Raezer. TYPISTS: Managing editor-Mildred Bechtel, Lorraine Moyer, Ruth Gressley, Dorothy Wunsch, Doris Landis, Dorothy Kirst, Doris Bowers, Betty Balthaser. ARTISTS: Managing editor-Marie Leber, Robert Baker, Werner Kaese, George Simmon, Eleanor Stoutter, Betty Ann Stevenson, Betty Gottschall, Mayree Kay Ledtord, Kitty Ann McLoud, William Fritz. ADVERTISING AND CIRCULATION: Managing editor-Geraldine I-Iardinger, David Briner, William Skinner, Richard Krick. PI-IOTOGRAPI-IY: Richard Krick, Robert Shultz, Roderick Reber. FACULTY ADVISERS: Mrs. Mildred R. Ice, Miss Grace Mengel, Miss Dorothy Kalbach, Miss Iulia 'Schlegel, Mr. William Keim. The Spectator, the school newspaper, was issued during the months of November, December, February, March, April, and May. 37 53325335gigigigigegigigegegegi321215333333253255gegigigigegegegege33555333523523232335egegigegegsgsgeg25352 , Him B H N D Third Bow-W. Boyer, E. Schoffstall, I. Henry, L. Sheehan, E. Snook, M. Kachel, D. Briner, W. Skinner, H. Pullis, R. Schoellkopf, R. Scholisiall, P. Riegel, I. Rothermel, R. Plymyer, H. Welder, B. Sebastian. Second Row-I. Briner, B. Irwin, G. Hardinger, R. Bousch, G. Moll, B. Behrenhausen, T. Derr, K. Skin- ner, D. Ulrich, D. Leininger, B. Berger, R. Ulrich, F. Seifert, C. DePugh, E. Rothermel. First Row-I. Loos, R. Troutrnan, C. Speece, C. Clouser, L. Blimline, M. Schneiderhan, S. Mclllees, R. Gessner, G. Sirnmon, B. Miller, D. Weller, I. Snyder, P. Troutrnan, P. Longenecker, R. Collins. Missing-C. Foreman, L. Conrad, L. Hartranft. O R C H E S T R H Standing-S. Miller, L. Bousch, G. Wenlzel, I. Doremus, K. Miller, R. Gessner, I. Loos. Seated-I. Bowers, T. Kelley, C. Troutman, S. Leinbach, C. Keiser, B. Sheidy, R. Oxenreider, C. Reni- schler, E. Snook, W. Boyer, F. Strawbridge, I. Weaver, B. Berger, I. Redcay, S. Cake, C. DePugh, R. Sebastian, E. Rothermel, C. Clouser, F. Seifert, H. Pullis, R. Troutman, D. Briner, I. Roiherrnel, B. Miller, R. Plymyer, G. Simrnon, R. Schoelllcovf, P. Longenecker, R. Collins. 38 7944 BAND DIRECTOR ........... ............ M R. IOI-IN G. LOOS PRESIDENT ................... ............... R USSELL COLLINS VICE PRESIDENT ..........,.................. ..............,,, R AY PLYMYER SECRETARY-TREASURER ..........,. ...,......,....... B ETTY BERGER LIBRARIAN .................................................,......,.................................... EARL ROTI-IERMEL The band had an enjoyable year despite Wartime conditions, presenting its annual concert on Friday, March 24. Miss Virginia Zug, guest soloist, sang Intlamatus from 'Stabcxt Mater by Rossini and was accompanied by the band and mixed chorus. Russell Collins played a clarinet solo, Eighth Air Varie by Brepsant. Hampton Pullis played a sousaphone solo, Stupendo by Brahmstedt. The band played numerous times in special assemblies. ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR .....,...... ............ M R. IOHN G. LOOS PRESIDENT ...............,.,....................... .............. R USSELL COLLINS VICE PRESIDENT .............................. .................... R AY PLYMYER SECRETARY-TREASURER ............. .....,.......,.,,............ B ETTY BERGER LIBRARIAN ......,......................,....,,.,.......,.................................,,,... RICHARD TROUTMAN This musical organization has supplied music tor regular and special as- semblies this year. Due to Wartime restrictions there were no District and' State P.S.M.A. Festivals. However, the orchestra played tor the public performances of plays andfor the commencement exercises. 39 L - - - - - - - 7 Y - -'-'-'v'-2'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'v'-A-A-'-'-'-'-''I-:':':':'1':':':':'i'E'E'I'1':':'3'E'E':'E'E'E'E'I'I'E3E3i3EiE5 f y VHRSITY CHEERLEADERS G. Miller, M. Leber, I, Borgstrom. HTHLETIC COUNCIL Standing-W. Brumbcxch, I. Longe- necker, R. Good, R, Leininger. Seaied-L. Mcxrsteller, E. Stoudt, I Xocom. IUNIOH VHRSITY CHEERLEHDEHS I. Goodhcxrt, M. Kcxchel, I. Kutz, G. Tobias, I. Farkas, R. Miller. Missing-I. Geiss. 7944 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS During the l943-44 basketball season, three very capable senior girls, Geraldine Miller, Marie Leber, and lean Borgstrom, cheered our varsity team to many victories. Regardless ot the score, these school-spirited girls Were always on hand to lead the crowds in cheers and to boost the morale ot our boys. We, their classmates, congratulate and thank them tor their splendid piece of Work. ATHLETIC COUNCIL PRESIDENT ..................... ..............,........,...........,.........................,,....,..,,, R ICI-IARD GOOD VICE PRESIDENT ,......................... .............. I AMES LONG-ENECKER SECRETARY-TREASURER ......,..........,........,...........,.........,..........,... IOYCE YOCOM The aim of the Wilson High School Athletic Council is to supervise sports activities and to further the sports program ot our school. The council Was tormulated to include the voice of the students as Well as members of the fac- ulty. Those serving on the council during the l943-44 term are Mrs. Lovenia Marsteller, Mr. William Brumbach, Mr. Eugene Stoudt, Mr. Ralph Leininger, and the students listed above. IUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Entering their second year ot cheering, these seven junior girls, full of pep and vitality, spurred on our junior varsity team to many Well-deserved victories. Those participating were Marilyn Kachel, Gloria Tobias, Ianet Good- hart, lean Geiss, lean Farkas, Iune Kutz, and Ruth Miller. We, the class ot 44, Wish them success in their tuture year ot cheering. 41 Wilsauizm VHHSITY BHSKETBHLL Standing-R. Leininger, R, Baker, W Skinner, I. Lippincott, H. Puliis, W Iohnston, R. Schroii, E. Sfoudt. Kneeling-R. Conrad, R. Schoellkopf, F Seifert, R, Good, I. Davies, R. Doerr- man. IUNIOR VHRSITY BHSKETBHLL Standing-R, Sebastian, N. Sensenig, W. Fritz, E. Stoudt, W. Brumbach, R. Oxenreider, R. Ulrich, R. Sonon. Kneeling-T. Ulrich, E. Rothermei, I. Rothermel, R. Schotistall, H. Stabriau. Missing-E. Hartman, C. Richards. SOCCER Third Row-E. Stoudt, S. Roth, I. Long- enecker, R. Sonon, F. Seifert, H. Boyd, N. Moyer, R. Leininger. Second Rcw-I. Vanino, H. Puilis, W. Skinner, I. Lippincott, B. Boyies, T. Reed, G. Reed, H. Bassler. First Row-R. Folk, R, Baker, D. Reber, R. Schoellkopf, R. Conrad, R. Doerr- man, I. Davies, R. Good. VHRSITY BHSKETBHLL Opp. Wilson 22 29 Opp. Wilson 20 Z7 0 1 'Nov. Sinking Spring Feb, 1 Sinking Spring Nov Shillington 37 26 Feb. 4 West Reading 35 31 Dec. Wyomissing 26 13 Feb 8 Reading Catholic 32 38 Dec Reading Catholic 29 24 Feb. 11 Mt. Penn 27 28 Dec. West Reading 28 31 'Feb 15 Wernersville 21 25 Dec. Mt. Penn 26 18 Feb. 18 Muhlenberg 19 42 Dec. Muhlenberg 21 30 Feb. 22 Mohnton 27 30 l'Ian. Hlumni 41 44 Feb. 25 Birdsboro 33 41 Ian. Mohnton 41 32 'Non-league Games lan. Birdsboro 16 41 rom. Shmington 24 34 Games Won Games Lost 'lan Wernersville 20 33 League Games ............... 3 League Games ...,.....,..... 6 lan. Wyomissing 31 30 Non-league Games ...... 6 Non-league Games ,..... 1 League Standing-3rd Place Players Pos. G. F.G. F.S. TP. Richard Good ....,...,...... ........,.,.....,.,.,..,,,.,....,......,.... F 14 58 16 132 Franklin Seifert ............ .,.......,.. C 14 56 19 131 Robert Baker .,..,.,.,,... ,.......,... F 14 19 15 53 Iohn Davies .,..,.....,.,...,.... .........,.. G 13 16 8 40 Robert Schoellkopt . .,.,... .....,....,, G 14 16 8 40 Thomas Ulrich .......,....... ............ F 8 , 6 3 15 William Skinner .....,... ,,...., . ,... G 9 5 4 14 Richard Conrad ...,........ ...,,....... G 8 U 2 William Iohnston . ,,... ............ F 5 K O 2 Richard Doerrman .,...'.., .,..,......, G 6 1 1 Hampton Pullis ........................,..,....,...,.,...................,.......,.,.. ...,........ C 7 U IUNIOR VHRSITY BHSKETBHLL SOCCER TERM Wilson Opp- Wilson Opp. ,, . . . Eglklng Sprmg H 42 8 Sept. 30 Wyomissing H. 1 0 illington H. 26 23 Oct 5 Muhl b H 0 1 Wyomissing R. 23 14 Oct' 8 Muhlenberg H' 2 1 'Reading Catholic H. 39 16 Oct' 12 W ev Frg H' 3 2 West Reading H 32 18 Oct' 14 Mgfnfsslng H- 4 M1.Penn H 32 29 Oct' 19 M hnton H- 3 Muhlenberg H 28 22 ' O U OH - 1 3 'Hlumni H 37 30 Mohnton Pl. 23 24 League Games Won League Games Lost Birdsboro H. 43 33 4 sh1111ng1en 121 46 36 2 'Wernersville H 40 27 - kwyomissing H' is 23 League Standing-2nd Place 5t5'elSln13eifZ1l1l15 2 23 16 Players Position Points 'Reading Catholic H 72 16 R0b91't BUICST Center 3 Mt. Penn 131 40 38 Richard Conrad Inside 1 Mgtgliggefg S shi Davies Halfback 1 Birdsboro H 31 28 ic ard Doerrman Outside 1 'Wernersville 131 41 26 RCIY1'I'10T'1d Folk lrlside 1 'Betheld Norman Moyer Haliback 1 'Pennsi e 'Bethel ri. 36 20 ghiodof jejfc Hclfback 1 'Non-league Games O en C oe Opf Inside 1 Games Won Games Lost HCf1'01d BCfSS1eT HG1lfbCICk 0 League Games ............ 13 League Games .......,.......... 1 Hrthur Boyd Haliback U Non-league Games 10 Non-league Games ..... . 0 Barry Boyles 1:-uuback 0 League Standing-lst Place Richard Good Outside 0 Y. M. C. H. IUNIOR CHHMPIONS 1511195 Lippincott Fullbflck 0 H Players Pos. F.G. F.S. Iarnes Longenecker Goal O rthur Stabnau ............ F 104 19 7 - lames Lippincott ...,..... C 76 13 165 gqmfiifrg THIS Hqlfback 0 lack Rothermel ....,....... G 52 16 120 Om e ef Hfilfbflck U Earl Rotherrnel ............... F 43 18 104 Gerald Reed Fullback U Robert Schoftstall ...... G 42 17 101 Franklin Seifert Goal U Edward Hartman ...... G 21 7 49 - - - Carl Richards ......,,.. ,.,...,. c 22 1 4 48 yllllqmdslsnner Whack 0 Thomas Ulrich .................. F 22 -2 46 qymon Onon Halfback D Richard Ulrich ...,........... G 14 1 29 Warren Fritz ....,...,,.....,..... G 6 3 19 Richard Sebastian ...... G 2 2 6 Norman Sensenig ..,... G 3 0 6 Ray Oxenreider ............ G 0 0 0 43 Wilsmian DEBHTING TERM Standing-H, Boyd, E. Stoudt, V. Zug L. Miller, B. Boyles. Seated-E. Lutz, D. Briner, G. Miller M. Plowfield, P. Ruth, G. Wentzel. Missing-G. Mengel. GIRLS' HOCKEY TERM Third Row-M, H. Beaver, E. Lutz, T Kremer, Y. Keller, M. Leber, E. Shoub, G. Minnich, L. Marsteller. Second Bow-H. Raezer, I, Rohrbach I. Bergstrom, M. Kachel, I. Farkas, E' Ohlsen, B, Berger. Kneeling-G. Miller, P. Longenecker, N Hlspach, I, Goodhart, D. Walter, I. Geiss, S. Cake, D. Bock. Missing-V. Esslinger. G-LEE CLUB Fifth Bow-B. Boyles, H. Pullis, R Schoffstall, F. Seifert, W. Skinner, Di Briner, R, Collins, R. Schoellkopf. Fourth Row-H. Bassler, C. Schwenk R. Troutman, P. Ruth, R. Oxenreider, E. Snook, W. Bumpi. Third Row-D. Bock, R. Dundore, S Keiser, P. Peffley, N, Hlspach, C. Landis, H. Lengel, C. Klohs, M. Wer- ner, E. Shoup, B, Mogel, I. Rohrboch, B. Michael, D. Walter, I. Yocom, M Leber, M. H. Beaver, D. Mattes. Second Row-S. Miller, K, H. McCloud M. Kfiek, M. 1. Gerhfm, M. ceidren, af Hagv, K. Ledford, G. Tobias, I. Kutz B. Stamrn, M. Goodhort, P. Longe: necker, B, Irwin, B, Davis, H. Hoyer I. Crossman, I. Kramer, I. Loos. First Row-E. Stoufier, N. Ruchenbach B. Stevenson, E. Lutz, E. Ohlsen, G Minnich, I, Goodhart, H. Griesemer, S. Leinbach, L. Weddle, M.. Hoffman, H. Geise, F. Eitner, B. Salino, C. Kum- mer, B. Berger. Seated-G. Hardinger. Missing-W. Kaese. I 1 1944 DEBATING TEAM ln l944 the county's debating teams presented their arguments in a series ot panel discussions. This type of debating permits the participation of the audience after the main speeches have been given by the debaters. The question for debate was Resolved that the United States should join in reconstituting the League ot Nations. The members of our squad were Arthur Boyd, Barry Boyles, David Briner, Elisabeth Lutz, Geraldine Miller, Margery Plowiield, Paul Ruth, and Geraldine Wentzel. Our team participated in discussions at Shillington High School, Mt. Penn High School, Muhlenberg High School, and Wilson The capable coaches oi this forensic group Were Miss Virginia Zug, Miss Grace Mengel, and Mr. Lloyd Miller. GIRLS' HOCKEY TEAM This year, due to War conditions and restrictions, there were no com- petitive games With other schools as in previous years. However, this did not dampen the girls' spirits, and their games were solely intra-mural. There were two complete teams, the captains ot which were Esther Shoup and Betty Berger. Last tall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings after school the girls could be seen seriously participating in play. GLEE CLUB DIRECTOR ......... ..,...............................,.. .....,..... M R . IoHN c. Loos PRESIDENT ..............,....... ............. R UssEI.II COLLINS VICE PRESIDENT ....,.,,...,......,,...... ...........,. W ILLIAM RUMPE SECRETARY-TREASURER .....,... ,,,........,...... M ARIE LEBER LIRRARIANS ..............,........,...,.,..,.....,. ............ G RACE MINNICH ELLEN OHLSEN ELISABETH LUTZ The glee club had a full season this year. There Were special groups picked from the chorus, such as the mixed chorus, girls' sextette, boys' octette, and boys' quartet. The mixed chorus presented several numbers at the annual band concert. The various groups presented entertainment at the Brotherhood Meeting of the Advent Lutheran Church on March 27. 45 Wilsonzan Citi!! W2'0j9A6Cy The streets of New York were filled with happy-looking people in spite of the rainy, foggy disagreeableness of this Iune night. lt was 1954, the night of our class reunion. Our cab skidded to the curb in front of an impressive hotel, and as we stepped out, we heard the sounds of merriment from within mingling with the clatter and clang of the busy New York street and knew that our class was the same group of happy, laughing seniors that had so long ago set out to seek its fortune. At the door we were greeted by Mr. Richard Doerrman and his charming wife, the former Geraldine Miller. Rememu ber? They were host and hostess at our lr.-Sr. Prom. Dick, pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, told us that we were to be entertained by Dave Briner and the country's num- ber-one dance orchestra. We had all heard David's radio program on Tuesday eve- nings. lust then the band started the first number, and not wanting to miss anything, we hurried to our table. Everywhere l turned was a familiar face, each one of which brought back a pleasant memory, and l was anxious to speak to each of my old friends. Hearing a babble of medical and technical terms at a table behind me, I turned and learned that these busy chatterers were Anne Hagy and Robert Schoellkopf, both chemists for Du Pont Inc., Margery Plowfield a medical technician, and Dr. Chauncey DePugh, famed bone specialist. They were so busy discussing the newest develop- ments in science and medicine that l did not interrupt them, but accepted a dance with Robert Baker who, l later learned, had reached the top in aeronautical engineering. He told me that Richard Good and Franklin Seifert had also achieved honors as engineers in the western part of the country. Our dance ended too quickly, for it seemed Bob was well informed about the success of our classmates. However, as we returned to my table, Richard Doerrman announced that Geraldine Wentzel, who had just returned from a concert tour of Europe, would render a piano solo. After Gerry's number the orchestra started our own Russell Collin's tune, which had claimed first place on the Hit Parade for the past ten consecutive weeks. lncidentally Russ' band was one of the top-notch bands of the day. Crossing the floor to meet my next partner, Theodore House-r, an expert forest ranger, I met Hampton Pullis, and his lovely wife, the former Mildred Spies. But they were only one of the many happily married couples there, for Dorothy Wunsch, Ger- aldine Trupp, Marguerite Sensenig, Mary Krick, Ioyce Adams, Shirley Dillon, Agnes Gehr and Betty Davis were all there with their respective husbands. The merry chatter at a table near the orchestra told me that the girls from our art class were there. To be sure they were, for Betty Berger, professor of art at the Univer- sity of New York, Christine Kummer, head dietician at Walter Reed Hospital, Fay Scheetz, physical education instructor at Mary Washington College, Va., Adelaide Griesemer, art teacher at Reading High School, and Marie Leber, a kindergarten teacher, were all gathered around a table happily discussing old times. At a nearby table William lohnston, who owned a large mink farm in Alaska, and Charles Smith, the Yankee's star third baseman, recaptured the spirit of their youth in 46 1944 CLASS PROPHECY lContinuedl their reminiscing with lack Vanino and Homer Schonour, two skilled airplane me- chanics. I was very much surprised to see Francis Waldman, an officer in the Navy, Lieu- tenant Russell Miller of the U. S. Air Corps, and Carl Readinger of the U. S. Marines, in full uniform. Apparently they had all seen action in the last war and were still serving their country. Each of their chests was fairly covered with medals and l was proud to note that each wore the Purple Heart. My next partner, Norman Moyer, was also in uniform, for he informed me that he was a commercial pilot and was scheduled to leave in a few hours on a routine flight to San Francisco. As we danced, we passed jean Simmon, secretary to lawyer Paul Ruth, and Richard Schroll, an expert carpenter. With them were Barry Boyles, a famed criminal lawyer and Paul Riegel who was a skilled machinist. They were, as was every- one else, laughing and chatting gaily. just then the music stopped and a call was issued for Dr. Hampton Pullis, who was wanted immediately at the hospital. Hearing a feminine voice behind me say, That's a doctor's life-l know, l turned and saw a group of nurses gathered around a nearby table. They were Betty Salino, Mary lane Gerhart, Madelyn I-loffman, lean Bergstrom, Esther Shoup, Fanny lane Eitnier, Grace Minnich, and Ellen Ohlsen, most of whom had seen foreign service during the war. V Theodore Reed, who l later learned was owner of the Reed lron Works of Pittsburgh was my next partner. As we danced past a table surrounded by a dozen curly-haired girls, we recognized lane Marsh, who Theodore told me was his private secretary. janet Benson, known to the movie-going public as Mari designer of costumes, and Dr. Doris Landis of the Ford Company were there too. Near the door l noticed Betty Lutz, well-known columnist, busily taking notes, and pushing through the crowd toward her, l met janet Kramer and Anna Raezer who told me they were teaching school and enjoying life to the utmost. When l finally reached Betty, who, by the way, had contributed much to the post-war reconstruction of the world, she told me that only three persons were absent from the reunion. They were Iosephine Crossman, traveling companion to Mrs. l. R. Harvell, wife of the iron magnet, Dr. julia Doremus, at present engaged in further study in Europe, and Harold Bassler, who was steward aboard the jefferson, the world's largest ocean liner. Presently we were joined by three of Betty's ardent admirers - Betty Balthaser, Doris Bowers, and Lois Sturgis-all secretaries to well-known business men. We had little time to talk, for soon the signal for dinner was sounded and, hungry as usual, we all trouped into the spacious dining hall. For a moment we were dazed by its splendor, but splendor can- not hold its own long in competition with food when the class of 44 is around and we all sought our places at the long table. My neighbors who did justice to the feast be- fore them were Mary Ann Beaver, a commercial pilot, and Richard Conrad, a skilled electrician. Across the table was john Davies, who Mary Ann told me was a mechani- cal engineer. Besides him sat Mae Coldren, Professor of French at Long lsland University 47 Wilsouzarz CLASS PROPI-IECY CContinuedj and Bobert Weitzel, winner of the recent golf championship. It was like being back in school again, for we laughed and chattered and reminisced. After dinner I met Betty Strunk, a secretary to M. R. Iarell, steel manufacturer, and she informed me the famous Vonnie, creator of leading women's fashions, was none other than our own Yvonne Keller, and that june Putt had become her private secretary. Arthur Boyd, my next partner, came toward us and with him was his competent secretary, Dorothy Kirst. Leaving Dorothy and Betty to discuss secretarial problems, Ar- thur and I started to dance, but we met Donald Reber, a mechanical engineer and stop- ped to chat for a moment. After leaving Donald, we resumed our dancing and Art told me that he had realized his ambition and was establishing air routes. Before we knew it, we had reached the orchestra and joined the group gathered there. William Rumpf, Paul Eshenaur, and Clair Rhoads, all skilled mechanics, were reviving the old moron jokes of our school days and Anna Oxenrider, personnel manager of Wana- maker's in New York, Lorraine Moyer and Margaret Boyer, both secretaries, were apt- preciating them to the utmost. Wondering where my escort had disappeared to, I began to look for him. I found him finally with Lieutenants Herbert Bosselman and Eugene Reifein of the U. S. Marines. They were surrounded by Ruth Gressley, Mildred Bechtel, Anna I-Iassler, and Hilda Mayer, all secretaries, who told me that they had just been hearing some wild tales about the Marines in the last war. V After dancing the last dance with my escort and attempting to store within the re- cesses of my heart the expression on the face of each of my classmates, I went to get my coat. The chatter and din of the powder room reminded me of the shower room at dear old Wilson and as I crossed to the mirror, I met Arlene I-Ioyer, owner of an exclusive gift shop on Fifth Avenue, and Betty Fisher, an artist, discussing their evening with Mae Palm who was a dietitian at a large army hospital, and Bernice Schneck, an ex- pert hairdresser. It seemed that only yesterday all these girls were gathered in the shower room of our Alma Mater laughing and chattering merrily, but the grim fact that actually ten years had elapsed had to be faced and I wondered as I stood there how many times we would be together again. As we drove home, I watched the rain trickle down the cab windows and perhaps for the first time realized that we were all like those little rain drops, slowly trickling through life, some growing large and therewith becoming famous, while others of us were destined to live our time, then vanish, and be forgotten. M. M. G. '44 48 I I 4 252131313151EIE32giiiiifigigigiiigiiigii?EEEEEEEEEESEEEEEEEEEEEE E235EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEQEEES333E3333333?E5EE333E3333333 hnfix. so , Vim V4 YJ 1 1 , , +10 --2, i A ,i , El ll I ll I 5 First Row-Betty and Margaret Gottschall, Qnna Raezer, Iulianna Doremus, lane Marsh, Geraldine Mil- ler, Betty Balthaser. Second Row-Flnna Oxerireider, Donald Reber, Fay Sheetz and Robert Dunkleberger, Iohn Davies and Robert Schoellkopf, Russell Miller, David Briner, Flrlene Hoyer, Third Row-Paul Eshenaur, Russell Collins, Elisabeth Lutz, Sixth Grade Group Picture-You Guess, lean Borgstrorn, Betty Berger, Christine and Ruth Kummer, Madelyn Hoffman, Franklin Seifert. Fourth Row-Mary Iane Gerhart, Richard Doerrrnan, Marie Leber and Yvonne Keller, Hnne Hagy, Lois Sturgis, Ellen Ohlsen, lean Simmon. Fifth Row-Grace Minnich, Mary Qnn Beaver, Hnna Hassler, Doris Bowers 49 Warm ,Lili W. L. Peters Mr. William C. Kutz Bessie M. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Scott Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Wilson A. Spies Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Griesemer Mr. and Mrs. E. Willis Minnich Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Minnich Lt. and Mrs. Leonard Stephan Major and Mrs. Charles F. Minnich Mr. lames H. Good Mrs. larnes H. Good Mr. Frank A. Salino Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer G. Seifert Mr. H. A. Pullis Mrs. H. A. Pullis Mr. and Mrs. William I. C. Schoellkopf Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abicht Mr. and Mrs. Carl Diebold Pvt. Frank Leber Paul Burger Lt. and Mrs. William Leber Mr. and Mrs. L. Leber Mr. and Mrs. Hayden G. Coldren Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Sheetz Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Berger Mr. and Mrs. Christian Kummer The Miller Twins Elizabeth M. Ullrich Mr. and Mrs. l. D. Miller The Springmont Trio Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ruth, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Urias Eitnier Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gemmi Mr. Arthur O. Boyd Mrs. Arthur O. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reifein Mr. and Mrs. Ralph K. Briner Mr. Harry Collins Mrs. Harry Collins Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Pyle Mrs. Minnie L. Dries Mr. and Mrs. lames P. Dorernus Ensign Frieda B. Schoellkopf Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Lutz Mrs. M. M. Gottschall Mr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Unger Mr. and Mrs. Evan L. Shoup Mrs. Harry Bassler Mr. Harry Bassler Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Chester Adams Mrs. Harold R. Borgstrom Mr. Harold R. Borgstrom Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Miller Homer Schonour Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Wunsch, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. lacob Vanino Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Doerrman Mrs. R. T. Houser Mr Mr Mr Mr . R. T. Houser Wilsmiau . and Mrs. Paul L. Boyer . and Mrs. Irvin Rhoades . and Mrs. Pierce Schonour Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Schroll Mr. Clarence Zerbe Mrs. Clarence Zerbe Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Heft Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trupp Mrs. Sallie Davis Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Davies Mr. and Mrs. Herman I. Ohlsen B. Herman Ohlsen Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Boyles Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Stoudt Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Beaver Miss Dorothy Hettinger Mr. and Mrs. Mark Reber Mr. and Mrs. William Hagy Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wentzel Mary Louise HCTQY A Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Glenn M. lames Laura T. Rettgers lulia l. Schlegel Mrs. Oris B. Williams . and Mrs. Lester Rumpf . and Mrs. Paul H. Eshenaur . and Mrs. Martin C. Hassler . and Mrs. Frank Mayer A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Paul Riegel Miss Ruth L Shoup . and Mrs. Albert F. Bowers . and Mrs. William Strunk . and Mrs. Stanley W. Reed . and Mrs. Adam H. Krick, Sr. . and Mrs. Paul M. Balthaser . and Mrs. Walter Y. Dauber Mrs. Viola Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Bechtel Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Raezer Mr. and Mrs. Frank Landis Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr s. George Gutshall . and Mrs. Harvey Schneck . and Mrs. Howard Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kirst Mr. Martin Gressley Mr. and Mrs. Ioseph C. Crossman Mr. and Mrs. Luther Simmon Mrs. lean Putt Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Sturgis Mr. and Mrs. Ray S. Oxenreider Miss Dorothy Zierner Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Moyer Mrs. Sophia Fisher Lovenia M. Marsteller Margaret R. Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Reese 50 THE LEHDING WHRTIME cmd PEHCETIME F O 0 D P? Q '-'f5,'?C2 'L E ..,.. - I 'is , E v - Jf' ...Z E L...-. -T , IR WEST LAWNP5. 2 5 . 1 , ,E I, P A J Ev K wg ,.VA f KEEP FIT DRINK FOR THE FIGHT MORE MILK EFENSE W BUY - ' UNITED I I . n I 'ji x fgiffif nzunv ,ar Wilsmifm Your Next Step Is A Business Course in MC CANN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 546 Court Street-Reading. Pa. Telephone 2-2301 A School You Have Always Known BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER 1. N. Y. 6 Designers and Producers of Exclusive High School Class Iewelry, Engraved Commencement Announcements, Name Cards Compliments Compliments of B Y R L E S . K L I N E DICK'S BARBER SHOP Your Sunoco Dealer 'West Wyomissing 52 1944 Hershey's Ice Cream Store Now Located at Compliments 2132 Noble St., West Lawn KRICICS DRUG STORE R. H. BOWMAN, Prop. West Lawn, Pd- Sodas Cigarettes Candies Compliments of PEOPLES TRUST COMPANY WYOMISSING, PA. READING BUSINESS INSTITUTE A Modern and Progressive School tor Business Education SUMMER SCHOOL . . . Iune I2-August 4 Refresher Courses in Shorthand, Typewriting and Calculator Instruction FALL TERM-DAY SCHOOL Begins Sept. 1 Accountancy-Executive and Medical Secretarial Science NIGHT SCHOOL BEGINS SEPT. 11 Bookkeeping-Accounting-Secretarial and Calculator Course: 10th and Penn Streets Phone Z-6771 Reading, Pa. -,-,-s-,-I-,-.-.-. 53 GLA s s Wggicgw Screen Table Comb. St. and Screen Mirror 15332. 130035 F. KEISER SUPPLY CO 20 Penn Ave.. West Reading, Pa. Wilsauzau Compliments of H. E. HETTINGER LINCOLN PARK, PA. F. M. Brown's Sons COAL FLOUR FEED The Peer of Them All R E A D IN G ICE CREAM Manufactured by M . P A N T E L I S SINKING SPRING-SHILLINGTON 551-53-55 N. 10th St. Reading. Not cr Fad But or Food P W E I N E RIS Co1dren's Frog Ponds --Quality Clothes Since 191 41- Frogs. Goldfish, Water Plants FRITZTOWN. PA. Phone 8-8269 759 PENN STREET READING, PA. 54 G 1944 M I L L E R'S I N N Good Food Is Our Hobby WERNERSVILLE. PA. ALWAYS ASK FOR Victor Brand Sturgis Pretzels Compliments of HAINES HGBBY HOUSE 44 SOUTH BTH ST. READING, PA. Blue Mt. Spring Dairy, Inc. HOMOGENIZED MILK Milk as Fresh as Mountain Air Phone 4-2789 238-240 Maple St R E A D IN G PAUL R. KEISER DRUGGIS1' N. W. Cor. 5th 6 Pine Sts. Reading, Pa. Try Our Green Tablets for Colds, Headache, Neuralgia. etc. Price 25C We Deliver Dial 3-9245 Wilsmizm FRANKLIN PEIFFER G R o c E R Authorized Dealer in Gulf Products Cleveland and West Lawn Ave. Phone 8-1166 P. O. West Lawn. Pa. Ducxrt Permoments Machineless Waves Cold Wave Permoments DELIGI-IT BEAUTY S1-IOP ELSIE M. MEYER, Mgr. Phone 8-9461 15 Woodrow Ave. Sinking Spring, Pa. PAINTER'S PHARMACY 1. W. PAINTER, Ph.G. 516 PENN AVE. WEST READING Phone 3-8483 1944 Compliments of WEST LAWN QUOITING ASSOCIATION Give The DeLuxe Diner A Call Q to You Compliments ot THE JUNIOR CLASS Athletic Supplies Track and Gym Equipment NUEBLING'S The Sportsmcm's Store Cor. 9th and Penn Streets A.A.A.W,-.AvAvA- Wilsmian READY MIXED CONCRETE CO. of R E A D I N Gr N Q Al ow V . ways Producing X E Producing Essential NR' ' N Honest Value War Materials R Brooms BROOM WORKS, INC. 114 HULL ST.. SINKING SPRING, PENNA. The Famous Eating Place CRYSTAL RESTAURANT AND PASTRY SHOP Established 1911 on the Square Newly Renovated 529-547 PENN STREET READING, PA. Greeting Cards Fountain Pens WM. G. HINTZ, INC. Your Stationers Since 1883 838-840 PENN STREET, READING. PA. Leather Goods Desks-Chairs 58 The Librarian's Best Behaved Students? Oh, the library students are we, you see: We spend our time working industriously. We never make noise: We're such good girls and boys. We're the best little angels on land, air. and seal Richard Doerrman Donald Reber Yvonne Keller Robert Baker Esther Shoup Paul Eshenaur lean Borgstrom Marie Leber Homer Schonour Anna Raezer Franklin Seifert Norman Moyer Hampton Pullis William Rumpi Richard Schroll RGWUVD Paul Riegel Russell Collins David Briner Barry Boyles Richard Conrad Arthur Boyd Paul Ruth lack Vanino Anne l-lagy Mae Coldren Mildred Spies Floyd Hart Richard Sebastian William Piper Richard Krick 59 ::::3::: Wilsmiau SINKING SPRING BANK Complimentsoftlfle Sinking Spring, Pa. GULF SERVICE STATION COMPLIMENTS OF A l F R I E N D Br-isonfs Curtain Cleqnery PAINT ORIGINAL OIL PICTURES WEST READING, PA. FOR YOUR OWN HOME Egjgliginqglilnnlilgfs Cgarriggs Ognguggilrgg Classes in landscape painting Spring and Covers fog, 54 Years' p Summer Cweather permittingj. Also still ' life in studio. CHAS. MERRITT, Prop. Dial 2-4734 Call-BETTY FISCHER--4-2607 60 7944 FERD HECK FLORIST Flowers for All Occasions Member Florists Telegraph Delivery Association DIAL READING 4-4823 1133 N. FIFTH ST. READING, PA. Compliments of DE PUGH'S CUT RATE 533 WYOMISSING BLVD. BERKSHIRE HEIGHTS, PA. The Store for Every Need O , ' I .WWW 428-444 PENN SQUARE Visit Whitner's with assurance! You will iind here a wide selection of the best quality merchandise. Reading-owned Reading-managed 61 Wilsoniau Eva M. Zerr, D.C., N.D. Compliments of Licensed Chiropractor HANGEN'S MUSIC HOUSE Reading, Pa. 2119 SPRING ST.. WEST LAWN, PA. Phone 8534 Compliments of cz F r i e n d Always Something New BONE EAGLE 6 CO. WHOLESALE CONFECTIONS 8th and Franklin Sts. Reading, Pa. COMMUNITY FIRE CO. OF FRITZTOWN. PA. PHONE 8-9097 LONGENECKER'S Clothes for the Mcrn Who Works 227 PENN ST. 1019 N. 9TH ST. 62 1944 Reifsnyder's Confectionery Crystal Rock and Reading Bottling Beverages, Current Magazines and Sunday Papers Breyer's Ice Cream 2400 NOBLE ST. WEST LAWN. PA. Phone 8-9409 Men's Wear Boys Wear IOSEPH'S We Sell for Less-Always 408-410 PENN STREET READING, PA. WELLER'S DAILY MARKET CORNER READING AND W. WYOMISSING BLVD. All Kinds of Fresh and Smoked Meats WE DELIVER PHONE 8-9791 Telephone 4-4002 Banquets - Parties DINE and DANCE STATE HILL BEER GARDEN EARL F. GROSS, Prop. LUNCHES . . . DINNERS SUPPERS Weil Known Orchestra Every Friday and Saturday Night Sinking Spring, Pa. 6 Mi. West of Reading IOHN R. KURTZ THE SINKING SPRING DRUGGIST Wilsvniau 1 1 YARNS M A R Y H Q Y E R GIFTS 1008 PENN ST. READING. PA. Phone 2-8855 22 Years at This Location Phone 8-8115 WEST LAWN MOTOR CO. 1914 PENN AVE.. 'WEST LAWN Iim Doremus 22 Years ai This Location PLYMOUTH 6. DeSOTO SALES 6. SERVICE 1 1 We Have Aa Complete Body-Fender and Paint Dept. 1 AAA Complete Stock 1 SERVICE of Chrysler Parts Fu!-10-VV-'S Food Market Especially Famous for Our Hamburgers Meats, Produce, Groceries 534 PENN AVE. SINKING SPRING. PA. 126 penn Avenue Phone S567 WEST READING, PA. 64 194422221 READING Lumber - Coal - Roofing - Paint - Varnishes WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY CO H. Webber Iobbers of Finest Confechonery 403 P91111 Avenue 418 North Ninth Street SINKING SPRING, PA. Reading pq Bell Phone 2 6563 Congratulations on Y-our Graduation CENTRAL LUMBER CO. READING, PA. - Main Yard and Salesroom Shopping Area Store 2nd 6- Walnut Streets 809 Penn Street Dial 5295 Dial 3-0704 TI-IE STRUNK STUDIO Photography at Its Best 11 N. 9TH ST.. READING. PA. Phone Z-3744 Frames Made to Order 65 Wilsnniun READING STREET RAILWAY COMPANY READING. PA. WILLIAM M. STOTTLEMYER REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Phone 7951 R 1100 North Ninth st. READING. PA. Compliments of AUTO PARTS COMPANY 40 S. Fourth St. 146 King St. Reading, Pa. Pottstown, Pa. 56 1944 RULING . . . PRINTING . . . BINDING Under One Roof and Supervision The C. F. Heller Bindery 626-628 Washington Street DIAL 5277 Folders . . . Guides . . . Office and Factory Forms Office Furniture . . . Filing Cabinets . . . Stationery K A G E N ' S . FOR SPORTING Goons 641 Penn St. Reading. Pa. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Compliments WEST LAWN CLEANERS WEST LAWN. PA. N 67 Congratulations to the New Graduates' Wilsmizzrz READING PLATING 6: POLISHING WORKS 1833 COTTON ST. READING, PENNA. 68 AUTOGRAPHS 69 AUTOGRAPHS Wilsnniau O AUTOGRAPHS 71 AUTQGRAPI-IS Wilsvninrz 7