Wyomissing Area High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wyomissing, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1943 volume:

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THE SCHOOL BOARD SCI-1ooLs ARE a democratic institution and so must be run on a democratic basis. The school board is a group of leaders elected by the community. A great part in planning the progress of a school is interpreted through the voice of the board by the community. Thus, the school progresses as the commu- nity permits. To see that each student is suf- ficiently taught to take his place as a citizen, that his education explains today's problems in terms of past experience as Well as im- mediate practical ideas, and to speed the pace Sixteen of education to the needs of today is Work Well done by the school board. Five members legally constitute the local board. There are two permanent committees, the Teachers Committee, and the Buildings and Grounds Committee. The board meets, except for special occasions, monthly. Its membership includes: Mrs. Arnold Grimm, Mr. Charles H. Kellum, Mr. I. C. Butler, Treasurer, Mrs. Samuel R. Fry, Secretary, and Mr. Herbert P. Reigner, President. MR. I. L. APPENZELLAR MR. APPENZELLAR UNE OF the finest institutions of our country is its school system. To be maintained as such requires the untiring services of the school superintendent. His job, along with each teacher,s help, is to follow each student through his twelve-year school life and pre- pare him for the realities and increased pace of life after graduation. To deal skilfully with students requiring corrective guidance and to advise them suc- cessfully on matters of delinquency are few of the many problems which confront him. Mr. Appenzellar, Wyomissing's superin- tendent, has fulfilled these obligations for the past 20 years. avg SCG! 3165 Q3 5453 MR. A. W. RANK MR. RANK ACTING AS principal and senior history teach- er are just a few of the many jobs undertaken by Mr. Rank. He is in complete charge of all special programs and assemblies, as well as being adviser of the Hi-Y Club. In the classrooms he teaches American his- tory to the juniors. This course forms a nec- essary background for the senior economics course. As director of the programs, mainly those at Armistice Day, Christmas and Com- mencement, he is called upon to devote to them considerable time. But his duties as principal require,'by far, the most attention. The correct guidance and discipline by him of all the pupils are the foremost of these duties. Seventeen asia SCQHILQSQCHEGSQT Mus. L. L. Mieviaus, MR. E, H, BRININGER, MR. A. W. RANK HISTORY Now Morne than ever, History has become of singular importance. The History of the past' is reviewed intensely so that a proper knowl- edge of the progress made today can be un- derstood by all. Students in the Iunior High School are under the supervision of Mrs. Meyers. The seventh and eighth grades pre- pare for more thorough courses in the Senior High School. Projects in the classes are erect- ed so that the student may better understand actual life in the era studied. In the Senior High School, the ninth and tenth grades are taught by Mr. Brininger. The Freshmen learn the workings of Democracy and make a study of etiquette and successful living. The Sophomores study ancient and modern European history at the same time keeping up world affairs as is shown by posters and charts seen throughout the school on bulle- tin boards. The topic of war is covered in the Iunior Class by Mr. Rank. The Seniors discuss the ever-changing economic world of today, this being of importance in that it presents a realization of what problems do exist today and will certainly exist increas- ingly in the future. ENGLISH LANGUAGE as a means of communication fol- lows the intricate social patterns of a people. lt is significant in our modern world that today, as always, the English language is slowly adapting itself to social and economic changes. The distinctive contribution of our country to civilization has led naturally to the development of distinctive forms of expres- sion. No great surprise, then, should be the recent recognition and approval of eminent scholars of what is probably one of the most interesting phenomena of the twentieth cen- tury-the rise of American English. Free self-expression in oral and written lanvua e integration of the student and his CJ g 5 D life and reHection of American expression MR. R. T. MILFORD, MR. R. G. Moluus and culture would constitute an excellent appraisal of American English. English is a tool by means of which the pupil can understand what others have thought, felt, and done and can in his turn use to express himself clearly, effectively and arrestingly. Eiglzirrn MATHEMATICS WITH THE war creating a demand for more people skilled in mathematics, many more students than usual studied advanced mathe- matics. This increased need for mathematics is easily understood. The necessity for mathe- matics in the various phases of engineering is obvious. Any scientific field requires a working knowledge of higher mathematics. The great majority of vocations require a person to handle some form of math whether he has to add a column of figures or calculate the power delivered by a dynamo. This sci- ence is then, a very important branch of high school education. Today mathematics is adjudged by the leaders of the army and navy to be the most Miss A. M. BIEIIL, MR. H. Y. Bkuis.-xKraR essential part of the High School curricula. Strong insistence is placed upon the absolute inclusion of these subjects in all pre-induction work given in secondary education. The fu- ture outlook, in this field of study, leads one, safely, to predict that the future will see a greater revision in the direction of practical application of the material studied. 33 Q .vzesizesqzsatm Mit. VV. N. MARTIN, MR. C. F. Fnmzn. SCIENCE THE BASIC, down-to-earth principles of the science department have been, in the past year as well as in the years before, to develop the students' comprehension of simple scien- tific facts and help him to make a practical application of them to his own life. The sci- ence courses also teach a pupil to reason sci- entifically, to observe facts, to study them, and to draw a conclusion from them. These quali- fications are, of course, important in a mod- ern world, especially, a war world. The gen- eral sciences, learned in high school, form the foundation for all technical fields. To this end, the science department has made every effort to awaken the desire in its students to observe and classify the amazing everyday phenomena, to seek a logical and satisfactory explanation of them, and to learn the simple mathematical relations upon which this sci- ence is based. The teaching of the sciences is divided be- tween two people, Mr. Calvin Fencil and Mr. William Martin. Mr. Fencil teaches the im- portant elementary sciences plus chemistry, while Mr. Martin teaches general science, biology, physics and pre-fiight courses. Nizzeleen ,ESQ 32655165 CIJIMQT MR. E. R. HAAG, MRS. E. B. Douos LANGUAGES BECAUSE our world is shrinking, and all peo- ples are coming closer together due to faster modes of travel and communication, lan- guages play an ever present and increasingly important part. Language is a means of expressing thought. By studying foreign languages, students have not only the opportunity of mastering the speaking, reading, and Writing of the lan- guage itself but they may also read exten- sively on the literature and history of the people Whose language they are studying and so by the study of these peoples' thoughts learn to be more tolerant and understanding of their actions. Representative of the many important lan- guages are Latin, French, and Spanish which are taught senior high school pupils. Out of one-hundred sixty-three students in the Wyomissing High School, eighty-five pu- pils are investing their time in languages. In schools like Wyomissing, where a large per- centage of pupils attend college, languages are an essential preparation. Latin is a basis for all other languages and furnishes a back- ground of methods for language study. French and Spanish, tyvo romance languages provide opportunities for further perusal. Twenty LIBRARY BooKs ARE the chief weapons of the library in peacetime and Wartime. This year the school library has had to provide for contemporary thinking and planning of pressing problems in order to provide adequately for the new needs and services involved in the Wartime emergency. The present world conflict has introduced into the curriculum such studies as pre-flight training, an inter-American pro- gram, nutrition, and world peace problems. Books on the home frontf' including civilian defense, first aid, victory gardens, nutrition and democracy as well as books for recrea- MRS. K. L. BRININGER tional needs and morale have been stressed and brought to the foreground. Meanwhile the basic curriculum needs have been carried on and emphasized. It has been the aim of the library to continue to improve the read- ing habits and skills of pupils in all grades and to bring to their attention necessary tools available for their studies. Thus the library is striving to provide a means for the stu- dents who soon may be fighting this war, to inform students what they can do to Win the war, and how they can prepare to live in a post-War world. ART ART IS integrated with every subject in the school curriculum. It contributes worthwhile information of cultural and economic value, stimulates the imagination, trains the ob- servation, provides opportunity for self- expression, and serves as an outlet for the emotions. Art is the expression of life in a fine way. lt relates itself to civic, social, intellectual, moral, and cultural agencies. We are all con- sumers and utilizers of art. Our judgment is a matter of training. A knowledge of art is vital for civilian and if M Miss H. M. PRINTZ military morale. It is necessary to increase enlistments in the services, for stamping out rumors, and financially to support the gov- ernment. These are not the only fields in which art plays an important role. Camou- flage, documentary work, architectural de- sign-all these fields require a thorough back- ground of art. Art correlates with all life's needs. It is in everyone-a power within, seeking for eX- pression. In school, it is the teacher's function to set it free and stimulate its growth. awe 92655210-J'J3l51llQt MUSIC Music, wrote Carlyle, is well said to be the speech of angels. Music is the fourth need of man: food, clothing, shelter-then music. It has become not only the soul's expression for the few talented, but recreation for all. But it can only be harvested through under- standing. Wyomissing has been a pioneer in incorporating music in its curricula and has made this art a standard subject. Classes have been formed in harmony and arranging for the teaching of the actual production of tones. lt is true, of course, that almost everyone re- ceives some pleasurable sensation from lis- tening to music, but only the trained heater can feel a true appreciation and derive the maximum of pleasure. Hence, recorded clas- sics are studied by the Musical Appreciation Club at its weekly gatherings. The newly organized swing band, under the watchful and critical eye of Mr. York, promotes jazz, jive, and jam sessions, it serves the school at sweater dances and played a part in the fashion show. In response to the baton of Miss Wanner and Mrs. Starr, the voices of the glee club sing out and the melodious crescendos of the orchestra rise and fall. Mu- Miss A. W. WANNER, MR. R. N. YORK Twcfzly-one avg 9369.65 CIZHEGMQT sic classes do not only consist of glee clubs and orchestras. The history of music from its very beginning is also taught, for everyone can he an intelligent listener, if not a per- former. In general, the school body has be- come music-conscious and now has the op- portunity to express itself fully in this chan- nel. HOME ECONOMICS HOME EcoNoM1cs has, in recent years, in- creased in topics and intensity of study. A few years back, it included merely cooking and sewing. Now, though, it has increased to a detailed study of many fields. Nutrition 1 Mus. T. R. MURY is one of the most currently important of these. This is not only necessary knowledge because of the wartime rationing of foods and government health program, but it will be essential as well as helpful to the future homemakers who study it. To girls who complete the standard nutrition course is awarded a Red Cross certificate. The study of textiles and good purchasing are of major value. With the large increase of fibers used in making synthetic fabrics, potential buyers should know both how to distinguish one from the other and also the wearing qualities of each. Interior decoration is tied in closely with textiles. Knowledge of the many types of dyes, weaves, and fibers used in materials is an important part of this. In cooking there came to add to the com- plexity of working out menus, food costs, and nutritive value, the wartime necessity of food rationing. Today since more girls need better knowledge of proper child care, a course is given which includes the fundamentals. All these give the girls a wide range of home economics work so that they receive a foun- dation in good housewifery or future inten- sive study in any or several separate branches. INDUSTRIAL ARTS THE WAR today calls for men trained in wood- working and mechanical construction and also those well trained in engineering draw- ing for today more than ever we can see an urgent demand for mechanical training of the type offered in Wyomissing High School. Government and industry are demanding more and more the men who have had this kind of experience. Advancements and pro- motions are being given to individuals who, in the past, have had the foresight to avail themselves of this training. Manual arts students aid their school and community by constructing model airplanes of various types, including ships of all na- tionalities and sizes which were hung from Twenty-two MR. I. I. SHELLY the ceiling of the science room where the pre-Hight students studied them. The mechanical drawing class had more students than usual. This year more empha- sis has been placed on the mechanical draw- ing work. Following a well planned course, the students go from elementary drawing through ten steps, on completion of which they will have had contact with all the spe- cialized types of drawing in use today. Fol- lowing this, the student may pick out any Held and do more research in this kind of drawing. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Now THAT we are engaged in a total war, the Commercial Department plays a part of growing importance. The Government needs stenographers, typists, and bookkeepers to bring victory, therefore, those trained in the EQQ CGKLGQJIEGQT commercial Held can be of great assistance. To qualify for graduation, the pupils of the department must be able to pass tests in short- hand at one hundred words per minute, and typing tests with a minimum speed of forty- Hve words a minute. In addition, each pupil learns the centering of letters on letter-heads' and other office practice. A short course in hling is also given. Because of the knowledge gained while taking the commercial course, many of the students are able to take jobs while still in high school. This gives them a great deal of practical training which is invaluable to them in their later business life. Miss E. N. NACSLE A patriotic gesture was made during the year when Miss Nagle, head of the depart- ment, left her position to join the Womenis Army Auxiliary Corps. Because of her valu- able training as well as experience, Miss Nagle thought that she could be of great assistance. ' 8. Z'J1.u.aL.. Twenty-three avg 5156816 Q3l54l'2T PHYSICAL EDUCATION GYM IS one of the joys in a girl's schedule. To them it means a period of good Whole- some sports and fun. Not only are the girls strengthened physically with all kinds of cor- rective equipment but also they learn good sportsmanship in team Work. Each class, with its elected captain for each sport, vies for the laurels in hockey, soccer, basketball, volley ball, deck tennis, track, and tennis. If a student should have any physical de- fect, the corrective gym is the place for her, and she would find, after a few Weeks of training, that her ailment had disappeared. The seniors copped the hockey honors this year While the sophs Were the dark horses and Walked away with the soccer victory. The most popular season, basketball, was quite the food for talk. The Senior Commandosi' and the junior's team were rallying for Hrst place when the juniors dumped the seniors in one of the last games of the season. As for track, the Inter-class track meet is the goal for every class in junior and senior high. MRS. G. G. KROM This year the gym classes have been re- vised in order to prepare the students for the armed services. Many of the drills and train- ing schedules used by our armed forces have influenced the gym class activities this year. During the fall season when outdoor recrea- tion Was permissible, a commando course similar to that on which the army comman- dos train, was built, each pupil who was physically capable ran the course. With this activity, endurance, muscular coordination, and strength were developed. Also, during this season and during part of the winter the gym classes drilled in military marching for- mations. These also are the same as those which the armed forces execute. Calisthentics, which brings into use muscles which ordi- narily remain idle and are an asset to a per- son vvho can perform them well, Were, too, an important part of the training program this year. All these activities in addition to the usual ones-soccer, basketball, volley ball, and track, Which were a part of the gym schedule in past years, were practiced with much eagerness and enthusiasm. R. H. DIEDRICK Twenty-four 926851165 qzotsesot Lieutenant Colonel D. C. Shirk Lieutenant Hamilton Crowell Fort Benning, Georgia 3730 West St., N. W., Washington, D. C. WE ARE PROUD to pay tribute to these two former mem- bers of the Wyomissing High School faculty who are now serving in the armed forces of the United States. Twfllly-fiUE X Glllasses Mm 9165365 'J3l54lQ'C l MARY LOUISE BERTOLET Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g French Club 3, 4, G.A.A. 3, 4. Bert-outdoor girl-gas rationing does- n't phase her-she walks-definitely not peroxide-humor galore Twenty-eight ILSE L. APPRICH Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g National Honor Society 3, 41 Bond Sales Com. 35 Colophon Staff 43 Treasurer 4Q Gargantuan 1, 2, 35 Xmas Program 3, 4g Puppet Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Treasurer 3g Stamp Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 23 Glec Club 3, 43 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Lily-efficiency plus-sufficient unto herself-toe dancing-cool, calm, and collected-clever actress 031,40 ,f4,,4,,., , ' I 3 4 2 ww queer . 1 , I . I f. - ., ... e sf 4 ,ll MQ' I , , V 3 A . . ' 3 ' H ' 4,41 st 4331-2' e'-.-d?5- ,fbi , ,X f ' in VJ ,ve 31477 1. 4.2. ' 1 . 'f 'D ' f.,. 1 - ALYSON DUDLEY Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g Cooperative 43 National Honor Society 3, 45 Bond Sales Com. 4g Chairman 43 Colophon Staff 43 French Club 3, 4, President 45 Panel Discussion 43 Xmas Program 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4g Cheerleading 1, 2, 3. Deetsie-future scientist-dancing, dra- rnatics, and a smattering of everything --Wellesley-skiing-a little bit inde- pendent , 31, pn Twenty-nine - .,-as, ., ff 1 , ,,, i A, r,f fn. PATRICIA DOWD Tri-Hi-Y 3, 43 Glee Club 2, 33 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice President 42 Cheerleading 3, 4. Potty-good sport-versatile-horses- Harcum-gets Where she's going-for eign social service- Bless usln -5,1421 V A gpg itll 8165 Q3 Q-SESQQT ELEANORE V. GABEL Tri-Hi-Y 35 Colophon Staff 43 Glee Club 2, a pin-ambitious-a business man's X ERICA B. ETTELT Gargantuan IQ Xmas Program 2, 3, 4g Ushers Club 3, 43 Librarians' Club 43 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Orchestra I, 2, 3, 45 Band I, 2, 3, 4g G.A.A. 2, Ricky-slacks--Sunday Walks-enthw siastic music lover and performer-- bounces along in her buggy just Eleanore-boogie Woogie--neat as J' Jr dream+Albright night school-Spam ish-- 5 Comprende usted P 'l OMR ,Z l rE Xe fffi Thirly ,H iL:2 5 LM-cu f I T f sffff- 956814595 Q' MJJ4-a2..LVfJ Lqjf 54 'ft'-wff6fyY9f4-jwl My-fy -Wmfgwfl W4-L byjffhfllfvs- H I I Q if Jsvvr MARCIA KEISER Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4g French Club 4g Ushers' Club 3, 43 Librarians' Club 3, 4. I just Marcia-an individualist-Vogtte fan-miniatures and dolls-seWing- quiet humor-that artistic touch H Y 3 4 Bl .jX?as ,ro ,4 Tri- i- , g, Lom. ,I P - , d3lce b, , 3, 4Q G.A.A. 3. K ' . Thirty-one Iunie-roller skating fiend-jitterbug- a quiet smile-typing whiz-sultry sec- ond QQ'-1-afft' jf ll l EQQ .SC6ifIlG5il3l54lQT A! fwwljgjyj '9 AMW J jj ALU 7 ' i-Y , 4g Garg , 3g Xmas Program l 4g Glee Cl , 3, 4. Stu-hit and run driver-jive fan-- gym class riot-en route to Metropoli- tan Opera-Hrm but fickle- I hate you for two days GL!-I Y34,X -rl CfffLx r -'LJULJ ,QQ-66.26 -fi1.fCLf2, 1,5-,, J- f3,z..q,2: BARBARA 1. LONG l mas Program 33 Glee Club 3g 2 Band 1, 2j G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. ' I A W 'el . . f Babs-w1ll1n g-sports-ta1l-unselHsh- Md quiet-long shot specialist-a smile for Thirty-two everybody - , i,lg MARILYN IEAN MARKS Class Secretary 4g Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g French Club 45 Xmas Program 1, 2, 3, 45 Ushers' Club 45 Li- brarians' Club 45 Glce Club 2, 3, 42 Orchestra 3, 4- Margie -lovable - careening around corners in Effie May-competes success- fully With Georgia peaches-ivory tick- ler Thirty-lhrfe 33 Q 9i6iiI1QJi13C54i'2T MOLLIE LOUISE MAIER Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4Q Treasurer 45 Colophon Staff 4g French Club 43 Panel Discussion 43 Xmas Pro- gram 2, 3, 4g Ushers' Club 5, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4g G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Mollie-Home Ec class panic-busy as a bee-reliable-lady of the exchequer MM 92655165 CIIHEGBQT fluff- Club 3, 1? jfiga-.f-2 9,-ff12 aj4XLf '?'2'f 36,5144 JMWMWWM few, may 2 . Vifwf' I ARYANN MOYER Tri-Hi-Y 3, 43 Bond Sales Com. 32 Xmas Pro- gram 4, Ushers' Club 32 Glee Club 3, 4. Susy-cheerful-president of the Libra- ry Luncheon Club-smooth bowler- favorite pastime-doing nothing-Smile and the World smiles with you fllaffffffefgfff' r ,amp zu IWC? f W ,.2,,,L,.!,ef JM L 1 Thi,-fy-0 . , Z' f 412404 WJ ZW'X'jL2 or f CQ me f' A.e,Z:,,,, J lf! JANE P. MILLER Class Secretary 35 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, National Honor Society 4g Colophon Gargantuan 1, 2, 3, 4Q Literary 3, 45 Ushers' Club Staff 4, Editor in Chief 4Q Editor in Chief 3g French Club 45 Xmas Program 2, 3g Librarians' Club 23 Glee Club 2, 3, 4g G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Snookie-firm in her beliefs-capable -gentle voice-Albright-Home Eco- nomics-sweetly feminine W 'I fig All fy 6 M. PATRICIA NOLAN I Tri-Hi-Y 3, 42 Bond Sales Com. 45 Gargantuan IQ Literary Club 4Q G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Patty-short and sweet-perpetual pest - Philadelphia here I come -speed demon talker- I'll live foreveru Thirty-jizfe sie! K1 G5 Q3 EMT MILDRED P. MUNDORF Tri-Hi-Y 3g Bond Sales Com. 35 Literary Club 4g G.A.A. 3, 4. Millie-50-yard dash-argumentative- movie fan-an up sweep-the Waves- punctual-Philadelphia bound- Only . . . .days 'til Iunelu Eva 5565 8165 Q3 5565 NANCY POMEROY Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g Bond Sales Com. 31 Xmas Pro- gram 2, 3, 4g Glee Club 2, 3, 43 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Pandaf-strong alto-commercial expert -stern basketball referee-carrot-top- canine lover-especially of Bingo, Smo- ky and Ienny' . , Thirly-six BARBARA LOUISE PETERS Tri-Hi-Y 3, 43 National Honor Society 41 Colo- phon Staff 41 Gargantuan 29 French Club 3, 4 S Xmas Program 2, 3, 45 Ushers' Club 33 Libra- rians' Club 25 Glee Club 2, 3, 49 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Pete-ready, willing, and able-tha t Worried Wrinkle-devours books-me- lodious second- lane, I've got some- thing to tell you, Y , 4 E IANE CAMERON REDSECKER Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4Q Gargantuan 1, 2, 3g French Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4g Xmas Program 3, 43 Libra- rians' Club 4j Glcc Club 3, 42 Tennis Team 3Q G.A.A. 3, 4. Ianie-buried in a heap of books-pe- tite-journalism-brisk Walk- . . . and all that sort of thing 9265 ll GJ Q3 MNT FRANCES M. PRETTY Tri-Hi-Y 3, 42 Bond Sales Com. 3, 4, Adver- tising Managcr 4g Colophon Staff 4g G.A.A. 3, 4. F52y17artistically inclined-shy at first Y5Qhy and all sports-Weird printing- -Q art school and then . . . P- One, two, J- three-kick Ja 13 ka- Thirty-:even EQQ 568633503 I f U-1. , 1 J 14,-A, ,W Wlflw ,q , ELEN M. ROYER 4 ,, Tr1-Hi- 3, Bond Sales 1 3, , M1 ,mf Jil! jf f f f' , Hee -s eat-gay Je - V ,664 Mi?'deiie'TWfltYP9 , JAM M4 5 , do ff ,zfaaw Wa , ' vw, f jf f lfff' 1, -V v I M W7 Ofjffifz-fight L , l,J R Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Re er 3 Colophon Staff 43 Gargantuan 1, 2, '3g Fre Club ', ' Literary Club 4, G.A.A. 3, Butch-basketball-high scorer-trou- ble always catches up with her-roguish grin-cup-cake baker-willingly walks anywhere - quiet mannered - science Helds ahead fl X f r 4' A ,-.ff l A li nv 1 id A'-l I ii Vyiif I-' gli' I J:j l V f v I J U:-lfll 3 v JWVQ Eg A f 'J L, 4 N ' 'lb liJJ 'lj' 1 fi Viv -' Mx ll J - lj ,fin 'Ui U' J Av J YV 4 A I ,V if ,ff EERIQQCE SHEIDY if 1 ff I . x 1 Tri-Wg, 7fffLitcrary Club 4, Xmas Program Q , ki 15 2 3 4 Ge l b 2 li' l , , gsjeiilu ,3, 43 G.A.A. 2. , .J ' l l J! .1 ' lf' ff' Wffxm 1 s l V Q sf' g jlfunny-waysfuinw a hurrylcollegc i U1 J ' bound-Home Economios-ribbons- r' 4 li JJ jf' 7 .1 .,.' ,j J P eeny, meeny, mieney, moe-jitterbug- if You're kidding, of coursea' A f f- M J' IEAN ELIZABETH SMITH Wjfflifff Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Secretary 43 National Honor So- ciety 43 French Club 45 Panel Discussion 43 Xmas Program 2, 3, 45 Glcc Club 2, 3, 4g Orchestra 2, 3, Band 1, 2g G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Jesse-sweet and friendly-pleasing Warble-Lana Turner stride-forgets everything but her head-dark-and striking-nursing-U. of P. 4 , Thirty-nme RQQ ,ces lies 1131354921 LORETTA STUTZMAN Tri-Hi-Y 33 Bond Sales Com. 3g Ushers' Club 3, 4g Librarians' Club 4Q Glee Club 3. Stutty- This is the army -determined redhead-future secretarial Marine- favorite sport--dancing-Yang temper- HIIICHE 443' Forty 1 IOSEPHINE MARTHA SPOTTS Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4g Bond Sales Com. 3g Colophon Staff 45 Xmas Program 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 2, 3, 4g G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4. Io - leadership - humorist foh, that laughj-the friendly type--leisure lover -going into business in a big way fgdalgaad ,vi-1,71-va., 21.1 6. ANNE WICKHAM Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Vice President 43 Cooperative 4, Vice President 4, Gargantuan 1, 2, 3g French Club 3, 4, Vice President 45 Xmas Program 2, 3, 49 Stamp Club ig Glee Club 2, 42 Orchestra 3, 43 Tennis Team 2, 3g G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, Captain 4. Annie-big, broad smile-food-skab ing-never misses a trick-Smith-she's got the pep-sweet and sociable Forty-one ESQQQ 569.6 QSHEGSQT LOUISE A. TROSTLE Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, President 4, Chaplain 35 National Honor Society 42 Gargantuan 2, 3, French Club 4, Xmas Program 3, 4, Glec Club 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. Blitz-sets her own pace Qzoomj-aL Ways a helping hand- Don't get ex- cited -she Wonit-not too energetic- the sophisticated type aaffa E65 ll G5 Q3 EMT CLIFFORD W. BAUMBACH, IR. Hi-Y 3, 45 Stamp Club I, 2, 3, 4g Treasurer 2g Stage Crew 3, 4. Cliff-up the Walk at 8 :23-Cincinnati Reds - Wyomissing Eagles' baseball team - football - bowling - Navy Air Corps Forty-Z ' BENTLEY W. ARNOLD Hi-Y 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 4Q Swing Band 45 Band 4 Benny-hunting and Hshing-trumpe ter-Harry Iames-bowling shark- foul shooting-the Navy 1oHN A. BEARD, JR. Hi-Y 3, 45 Gargantuan 35 French Club 4, Stamp Club 25 Stage Crew 2, 35 Soccer Team 2, 3, 45 Basketball Team 2, 3, 45 Cheerleading I, 25 Track 2, 3, 45 Track Manager 2, 3. Iohnny - 1936 Plymouth - Basketball No. 8 - snappy passer - soccer - Air Corps - high jumper - flashy socks - card shark-Penn State 5C6i5l1L1.5'J3l5iHQ'C RICHARD A. BAUSHER Class Treasurer 4g Hi-Y 3, 45 Cooperative 32 Gargantuan I, 2: French Cluh SQ Xmas Program 3, 45 Stamp Club I, 25 Glee Club 3, 42 Swing Bancl 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4g Bancl I, 2, 3, 45 Soccer Team 2, 3, 4: Basketball Team 2, 3, 45 Track 3. Dick-band leader-smooth trombone -baseball-Boston Red Sox-Glenn Miller-dramatics-bloncls-musical ca- reer ,,, ,,,, 7, 4 Pl?-SQA 9fGiK1G5'l3l545'1T HAROLD H. FREELAND Hi-Y 3, 45 Stage Crew 3, 4, Band I, 2, Cross Country 3. Apples-small in stature, but my-o-my -sharp Wit-camping trips-Trig class'- es-bowliug-Navy-talks a mile a minute Forty-fam' EUGENE C. ERNST Hi-Y 3, 43 Xmas Program I, 2, 3, 43 Stamp Club IQ Glee Club 3, 4j Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4g Basketball Team 3. Red-great violinist-camping-archery -Harry Iames- jive boy -big foot- ball tackle-Chemistry fan-Wyomiss- ing Polytechnic Institute X WW? W4 WX IYNVID A. GR M M5 ,glfm , W f , S Clas Prcshcnt 3 i- 3,f , Presilu t 41 Vice Prcbl nt 3' N-lI'gZlI'lfU1 , 3g Iftc- ary Club 4' mas Proyt 11 3, fg Gles 2, 3, 4g Soc r ' .1-L-11111 3, 2, 3, 4 aptainvl! MAJ , I ,UU I X fs we-thoughtf! butkfdicd fujiqgie- A elldzgxydgfootballefjaveli Iheaver- V Wild ood e editio ut Fm 21 , good k' - thi so V , jj A N 3 3 3 f U V' Mr of S9 ' ' Forly-ffzfc f QV' slit!! 511 6 513 5450? MARTIN C. FRIEDRICH Hi-Y 3, 4g Cross Country 3. Speed-sharpie-Ford V-8-seating ca- pacity Hvc-:4Charlie Spivak- Strictly I11strumentz11 -potato chips - lanky stride 5562345 'J3l51BQ'C IOHN DAVID HERTZOG Hi-Y 3, 4g Soccer Tuuni 3, 4g Co-Captain 42 Swimming Team 4. Iohn D.-soccer-football-ice cream sundues-sudden wit-fcampiug-swinm ming-good mixer-wVVi1dWood expedi- tion-Marines CHARLES S. HAAG Hi-Y 3, 45 Gargaiituan 3Q Soccer Team 3, 45 Track 2, 3, 4: Basketball 3. Charlie - determination -track dash man-husky-The Navy rates high, but Women don't-football after school- bowling Forly-:ix IAMES RICHARD I-IETTINGER Hi-Y 3, 45 Xmas Program 35 Glee Club 2, 3, 4j Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Band I, 2, 3, 45 Soccer Man- ager 3g Cross Country Manager 3. Link-class basketball team-clarinet Cmusic makerj-quiet but by no means shy-baseball-bowling-bicycle trips Forty-seven reswqaaem PAUL B. HESSEMER, IR. Hi-Y 3, 45 Treasurer 45 Cooperative 45 President 45 National Honor Society 3, 41 Glcc Club 2, 3, 45 Orchestra I, 2, 3, 45 Soccer Team 3, 43 Bas- ketball Team 2, 3, 45 Captain 45 Track 3, 4. Pitta-gBasketball No. 9-high scoring -good student-reliable-hiking and camping-occasional card game-Le high or Army 32 Q scesiLesqJf5em 1 DAVID H. KING Hi-Y 3, 45 French Club 3, 45 Xmas Program 3, 43 Track 4g Cross Country 3. Dave-future engineer-football fan- Michigan -jazz - 'Duke Ellington - ready srnile-conservative-connoisseur of foods WILLIAM I. HUYETT Hi-Y 3, 45 Colophon Staff 45 Assistant Editor 4g Gargantuan 1, 2, 3g Assistant Editor 35 Puppet Club 3, 43 Stage Crew 2, 3, 4, Manager 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Bill-plays and appreciates classical mu- K sic-telegraphy-railroads-big Buick- the man behind the scenes-Lehigh Forty-eight EDMUND K. LINDEMUTH, IR. Class President 4g Hi-Y 3, 43 Chaplain 35 Sec- retary 4g National Honor Society 45 Gargantuan 1, 2, 3Q French Club 3, 4g Secretary 45 Literary Club 45 Xmas Program 3Q Glee Club 2, 3. Ed-tall, lean, neat-La Conga expert - Monsieur Cinq par Cinq --consci- entious student-fond of jokes-uThe Rivalsn-medical profession-Lafayette Forty-111'11e HSQHFLGJCIZIEQVJT WALTER E. KRAUSE Hi-Y 3, 4g Xmas Program 33 Stage Crew 25 Glee Club 51 Soccer Team 2, 3, 43 Co-Captain 4Q Hus- lietball Team 2, 3, 45 Swimming Team I, 4Q Tennis Team :ag Cliccrleacling IQ Track 3, 4. Walt+Basketball No. 5-long shot spe- cialist - soccer team forward - card games-Women-loud jackets-Army Air Corps resilesqscem OSCAR CLIFFORD MOGEL Class Vice President 3Q Hi-Y 3, 4Q Colophon Stall 4, Gargantuan 35 Literary Club 4, Oratorical Contest 4g Xmas Program 45 Puppet Club I, 1, 3, 43 Librarians, Club 2, Glee Club 43 Band IQ Soccer 3, 4g Basketball Team 3, 4: Track 4. Ossie-Basketball No. 3-lots of fight-- Casauova-class humorist-i1iventor- well dressed Qbig bow tiesj-orator- Navy Air Corps Fifty MARCEL MILLET Gargantuan 1, 2, 3g Stage Crew 3: Glue Club 43 Swimming Team 3, 4. Mallet-Boogie-Glenn Miller-ever ready car Herk,,-swimming enthusi- ast-eatiug-Trig-good books-Wild Wood expedition-Army Air Corps RICHARD F. ROMIG Hi-Y 3, 4, Colophon Stuff 43 French Club 4g Xmas Program 3, 43 Soccer Team 3, 4, Basket- ball Manager 3, 4. Dick-producer-director-actor-football -right end-official basketball score keeper-chocolate milk shakes-full of energetic plans Fifiy-one 9265 ill Q5 Q3 5 WT GEORGE C, MOYER Hi-Y 3, 43 Gurgantunn 2Q Stage Crew 2, 3, 4Q Glce Club 3, 45 Band I, 2, 35 Truck 3, 4. Rock-outdoor man-pole vaulter- long key chain and pegged pants-fav orite sport4WcJlH11g---WildWood expe- dition-Trig-Army Q 1 H fo' Nr ' f , . , 4 , 33 , 2 A . wif ,WMM ,, pw , 4 4 i v I'k.Af' va' 91 ' . f ' - 5 ' I V 5511559.65 CIZHEQSQT , 4 3 W, . ,f -P 4 . . 4 rlx. Y v . A IAMES S. ROYER, JR. Class Treasurer 3g Hi-Y 3, 4: Coiipcrativc 3, 43 Colophon Stafl qg Busincss Munagci' 4, Gurgun- Q ' I I tuan I, 2, 3g Business Manager 3g Xmas Prograin 3, 4g Librarians' Club 33 Glcc Club 3, 41 Band , 22 Brlskctluull 3, 4g Truck 33 Cross Country 32 ..-,nl xp. 3 I 1 , Captain 3. . - . - -. . ,HC - vf' i V An' , 1 Q A f K f nl! . fl . ,wwf fu 1 Mose - dependable - class salesman -A Cross country-parallel bars-ambitions -hiking and, camping trips-pgrzv i ' f'fi'f'lA V?J troopers, 5,115 ,,gV:,L..:.aVy,' 'AQ 3 fL4'f' T ,, V Vi' A.,7f , f W .' ,, -, , Y ,VAN r I .ff f-V ' p- 1 f 'Li NEITZ SEIBERT Hi-Y 3, 45 Xmas Program 3, 4. Hoim-electrical engineeringrjazz- billiards-football-right tackle-matlv emarically minded-to the point- sharpie-'Ahumburger With -Marines Fifty-two SW HERBERT W. SPECK Hi-Y 3, 4g Cross Country 3. Herb-Southpaw- Set 'em up in the next alley -campiug-1C1shing-hunt- ing-archery-air minded fJ Mg Ewa KA 3 KQKGTEUH W D R SIMMONS AY . as rogram 33 Swimming Team 4g Cross X try 3. I V! ,ff A Ray-faithful Hag raiser-cheerful- urchery-swimrning-tumbler-uses 21 Buick-card games-Army Fifty-three AQQ 56635165 mmm Fifty-four GEORGE C. TAIT Class Vice President 4g Hi-Y 3, 4g Colophon Staff 42 Gargantuan 22 Xmas Program 4g Glce Club 2, 4g Soccer Tcum 3, 4Q Basketball Team 2, 3, 4Q Swimming Team 25 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Bonehead - Basketball No. 7 - team player-Chevrolet coupe-track-Soccer -milk shakes-pre-dental-Albright kwa .CQJHIGJ QUEGSQT Anne Wickham Paul Hcssemer TRI-HI-Y AND HI-Y AWARDS BECAUSE OF their outstanding service to Wyomissing High School this year, Anne Wickham and Paul Hessemer were chosen as recipients of the Tri-Hi-Y, Hi-Y awards respectively. These awards were incorporated in IQ34, at which time a boy and girl were chosen by secret ballot by the members of each of the clubs. The qualities which are included as a basis for the awards are service, character, and leadership. This is one of the highest honors which can be attained by a high school student. Fifly-five Ewa SEQ! QQ-5 Q3 EMT Eleventh Grade Girls First row: Ethel Haas, Helen Sheetz, Mary Manderbach. Second row: Marilyn Robitzer, Marie Marks, Christine Lutz, Ann Smy, Wilma Oplinger Shirley Blumberg, Patricia Iones. Third row: Ioan Glasser, Betty Daniel, Barbara Perfect, Lorraine Mueller, Polly Richard- son, Patricia Burdick, Elizabeth Meyer, Nancy Golder, Sara Trostle, Norma Klein Nancy Reigner, Helen Marks, Dawn Lehman, Shirley Fork, Frances Sundberg. Fifty-six D 322-QQ 9i6HIlG5fl3l54iQT Eleventh Grade Boys First row: Frank Hammes, David Erb, William Blemker, Darell Rank, Robert Dunkle- berger. Second row: Robert Floren, Robert Stump, Iames Palmer, Iames Wilson, Frederick Perfect, Theodore Englehart. Third row: Iames Titlow, William Ebbert, Richard Hartman, Raymond Auchter, lack Lewis, Robert Wentzel. Fourth Row: Eugene Stapleton, Edward Saylor, Alfred Walbrecker, Walter Sowers, Robert Cockley. Fifty-:ez1e1z aavaa 9165551145 51354575 Tenth Grade Girls First row: Alice Yournans, Katherine Herrick, Ellen Apprich, Anthea Holmer, Shirley Miller, Lucille Ling, Zelda Flora. Second row: Miriam Seidel, Nancy Tobias, Rita Christel, Lucille Dissinger, Nancy Mat- ten, Aline Rentschler, Betty Reese. Third row: Madeline Millet, Betty Iane Pomeroy, Marion Hall, Carol Sherk, Helen Ross, Mary Ann Bealler, Mary lane Brenner. Fourth row: Martha Baker, Carolyn Sweigert, Gertrude Sternberg, Katherine Seal, Iean- Ctte Hettinger, Gloria Fork, Alberta Lerch. Fifty-cighl ,ETQQQ 5681253325021 Tenth Grade Boys First row: Donald Alsberge, Richard lung, Roy Rentz, Iohn Klein, Fred Eisenmann, Lloyd Hopkins, Douglass Leaf. Second row: Richard Heffner, William Brown, Gerald Oplinger, Laurence Chalmers, Richard Hafer, Iohn Dissinger. Third row: Daniel Parrish, William Gernert, Philip Grimm, VVilliam Capallo, Iames Lindemuth, Walter Pascoe, Philemon Lewis. Fourth row: Charles Kellum, Henry Potts, Richard Lehman, Richard Westcott, Harry Bare, Donald Walter, William Young, Ernest Frank. Fifty-nine aawa ,665 il Q-3 Q3 EMT Ninth Grade Girls First row: Ianet Long, Mary Eek, Mildred Bergman, Annabelle Nolan, Flora Wallace Barbara lones, Iudy Cassel, Barbara Baker. Second row: Dorothy Warfield, Patricia Smy, Barbara Pretty, Helen Heist, Doris Walter Ellen Iepson, Ioyce Thompson. Third row: Irene Gartner, Ann Stapleton, Gloria Mogel, Barbara O,Reilly, Ianice Beard Barbara Gery, lean Landis. Fourth row: Mary Ryan, Nancy Perkins, Madeline Moyer, Barbara Kilmer, Greta Lein bach, Martha Kline, Ioan Auchter, Marie Reich. Sixly carte: mem Ninth Grade Boys First row: Donald Hafer, Earl Gernert, Iames Moyer, Richard Baumbach, Philip Riegner, Kenneth White. Second row: Thomas Mohn, Kurt Rose, Phillip Livingood, Alfred Hemmerich, Charles Richardson, Robert Perrone, Richard Cockley. Third row: Alfred Nicholas, Thomas Guthrie, Peter Muhlenberg, Fred Kaul, Richard Chambers, Iohn Mast, Gerald Mlodoch. Fourth row: William Simon, Richard Kock, Ioseph Kubeck, Richard Westcott, Albert Harnly, Thomas Fry. Sixty-one new 9i6iSf'.G5 QHEQEQT Eighth Grailc Girls First row: Margery Dowd, Nancy Dunkleberger, lean Steinmetz, Patricia Brown, Martha Sohns, Hildegard Friedrich. Second row: Charmaine Wagner, Ioan Atkinson, Mary Daniel, Renee Sweigert, Lorraine Miller, Vilma Mazl, Ioyce Smythe, Ianice Trupp. Third row: Barbara Mogel, Lula Sipe, Theodora Remington, Alice Kershner, Mary Fenstermacher, Carolyn Keiser, loan Kline, Alison Marshall, Ioan Dechant. S ixty-lufo EQSQCQQ 9S6fi1Q5il3f54iQT Eighth Grade Boys First row: Iohn Diener, Donald Kaulbach, Donald Hamrnes, Iohn Werner, Willie Gart- ner, Edwin Vozella. Second row: Neil Field, Calvin Simmat, Hugh McGaughy, Marlin Stihitz, Howard Reich, Robert Rentz, Preston Seidel. Third row: Howard Widener, Robert Reese, David Wenger, Myron Lunine, Harold Kehler, Peter Ienckes. Fourth row: William Kehler, William Moyer, Arthur Chafey, Richard Zepernick, Paul Weitzel, Richard Seibert, Myron Blarr. Sixty-llz1'ee 4, asm 92652205 fI3l5GlQ'C Seventh Grade Girls First row: Ann Lanz, Peggy Ryan, Virginia Cheatham, Ann Ferguson, Sally Stallman Barbara Warfield, Dorothea Lamrn, Yvonne Brown. Second row: Mary lane Klump, Doris Reese, Elaine Iones, Barbara Bingaman, Ioan Shaaber, Sylvia Ross, Barbara Vanderpool, Marguerite Weber, Anita Winings. Sixty-four ,awg 563 X125 Q3 5453 Seventh Grade Boys First row: Luther Gerlach, Warren Copenhaver, Charles Lewis, Thomas Nicholas, Rob- ert Iepsori, Arthur Moss, Robert Hains, Rudi Knop. Second row: Mortimer Bauer, Robert Chalmers, Nicholas Kissinger, George Evans, Richard Walbrecker, William Housum, Eric Sundburg. Third row: Melvin Lutz, Howard Fisher, Peter Seasholtz, David Baird. Sixty-fzfe bnbuul life wileiqstsesat Business economics SOCIAL STUDIES WHEN A student enters the Social Studies Department, he begins his training under Mrs. Meyers who instructs the seventh and eighth grades in American history and geog- raphy. As a foundation for this study stu- dents receive a thorough background in an- cient and medieval history. As the course progresses, projects such as ancient Egyptian paintings and models of Medieval architec- ture begin to fill the room. Keeping up with current events In ninth grade Mr. Brininger teaches a course in civics whereby the students learn the workings of a democracy. A supplemental course in manners and etiquette is also part of the work for that year. The following year European history extending from pre-historic times to the present day is developed to the fullest extent. During his junior and senior years the pupil is under the guidance of Mr. Rank. He is introduced to a new type of study in which no textbooks are used, library references con- stitute the basis of the work. The units of work in this course of United States history European History Projects Rita Christel, Douglass Leaf, Donald Walter are arranged according to topics instead of the usual chronological order. The use of intelligence in the solution of problems in the social order constitutes the method of the final year of social studies. Economics and present day problems com- prise the major part of the work. Some time is spent at the beginning of the course in the study of Latin America. Thus six years of intensive training in the field of social studies is brought to a close. Sirfy-nigh! Doris Walter, Barbara Baker, Janice Beard ENGLISH THE ENGLISH classes include a large variety of activities. In junior high Mr. Milford sees that an extensive course in grammar consti- tutes a large part of classwork. This is done, however, without sacriliicing the literary phases. Lyric, epic, and narrative poetry are all read with the idea of developing a real appreciation of these types. Other types of Writing such as essays, biographies, novels, Mary Ann Bealler reading prose a.-ma 936 55165 513 54591 and short stories are presented and the me- chanics of grammar are put into practice when the students try their talents in writing these forms. This practice prepares the stu- dents for the Writing of themes in their senior English classes. In preparing to Write these themes a student must first select a topic which usually refers to a form or period of literature. Bibliographies are accumulated. Books and articles are read and notes are taken on them. While the students are doing this, Mr. Morris, senior high instructor, as- sists by asking each student questions on his notes, offering suggestions, and answering One reading circle Fred Eisenmann, Ellen Apprich, Gerald Oplinger questions that may arise. In this way he keeps a record of each student's progress. While investigation is being done, prepara- tions are made for the actual writing of the themes. This is done in the form of vocabu- lary study, and the Wrigng of short theses with emphasis on sentence structure and coherency in expressing ideas. It is easily seen that all the English classes range from the study of concrete ideas to the expression of individual talents. Sixfy-nine EQOQ 55655145 611154521 MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS is one of the most important necessities of today's normal, as Well as war- time living. The fundamentals, as taught by Miss Biehl in seventh and eighth grades, form a complete foundation for the more advanced subjects which are presented by Mr. Brubaker in senior high school. Miss Biehl shares with Mr. Brubaker instruction in ninth grade algebra. Seventh grade arithmetic, which is com- prised of most arithmetical principles, is made very interesting by the addition of practical problems such as the measuring of actual objects. A more advanced study of calculat- ing is available in the eighth grade course where an introduction to algebra is given. In all of these classes there is much demon- stration work at the blackboard by the pupils who are also called upon frequently to make oral recitations. The ninth grade year of alge- bra is a fascinating beginning of the full alge- braic course which is concluded in tenth grade. The eleventh year begins the study of plane geometry which cannot be taken by the average student without a thorough back- ground in algebra. Algebraic fundamentals Seventy In the senior year a concise course in solid geometry is completed in one-half the term, While the second half is devoted to plane trigonometry and logarithms. Pre-flight mathematics were a part of the larger course in aeronautics this year. In- creasing attention to the practical applica- tion of mathematics to the War effort seems to be the forecast for the future. , Unknown quantities SCIENCE MR. MARTIIN' and Mr. Fencil are the instruc- tors of the Science Department teaching gen- eral science, biology, and physics, elementary science and chemistry, respectively. The whole department consists of a unit of two rooms, one for classroom purposes and one for laboratory use. Both rooms are equipped with special blinds which com- pletely darken the room so that motion pic- tures can be shown to the students. The laboratory is well equipped for both chemistry and physics, consequently, it is used for these classes. The classroom used for elementary and general science and biology has a demonstration table for the instructor to perform experiments. In the chemistry and physics courses two ninety-minute periods a week are set aside as laboratory periods. These periods are well spent in proving, and experimenting with the theory which was explained and discussed Practical application Richard Chambers, Richard Cocklcy in the three remaining forty-five minute pe- riods of the weekly program. The Biology course consists of Eve forty- Hve minute periods used mostly for class- room discussion. ln the spring and fall some of the classroom periods are spent out of doors so that the students become better ac- quainted with the local Hora and fauna. The war has made itself felt in the De- partment also. A new course, pre-flight train- ing, is oflfered to all Senior Boys who have the physical qualihcations and are interested in Flight Service in the Armed Forces. Mr. Martin is the instructor of this class which meets for two forty-five-minute periods dur- ing the week to learn the basic practical theory of aeronautics. at QQ 9.fQ5lllG5'1I3f54V2T Scientific experiment Frederick Perfect, Theodore Englehart This same war has unfortunately done away with the various trips and excursions, such as a deep sea fishing trip, visit to local industries, and a trip to a colliery, which helped to make science more interesting as well as more educational. LATIN LATIN, the basic foundation of many modern languages, is being pursued by many students throughout the school. Mr. Haag, in his first year Latin classes, directs most of the study to the acquisition of declensions and con- jugations in order to prepare the students for future work. In the second year classes the rules of syntax are introduced and vocabulary study is expanded. The student then applies his knowledge to the translating and under- standing of Caesaris Gallic wars. Special ef- fort is constantly made to relate the instruc- tion to English with the hope that the pupils may increase their understanding of and pro- ficiency in the use of their own tongue. Seventy-one Fla Q resizesqaaem Latin principles FRENCH THE 1942-1943 school year will see the disap- pearance of the French language from the school curricula. In its place comes Spanish, the language of our neighbors to the South. It is seen that Spanish is becoming almost a necessity for anyone who will have an in- creasing educational, traveling, business or political relationship with South America. A good understanding of Spanish is essential for those who will be leaders in the uniting of the Americas. However, the French class, under the guid- ance of Mrs. Douds, seemed to take on an added enjoyment, because of the fact that Mrs. Douds enlivened it-with little stories about her travels in France. Among the many activities in class were conversations in French, and numerous sessions at the black- board doing verb conjugations. The Salute to the Flagf and the '4Lord's Prayer in French were learned and said in class every- day for a week. Reading the story K'Sans Famillel' proved very interesting and humor- ous in some parts. The third year French class read 'KLe Crime de Sylvestre Bonnardf' etc. All these activities were interspersed by meetings of the French Club, which Were held at Alyson Dudley's, Ruth Rehris, and Elizabeth Meyerls homes, respectively. Spell- ing games were played in French, French songs were sung, and a good time was had by everyone. Voila la France Barbara Peters, Ruth Rohr, Annu Wickham, Ianc Rcdscckcr SPANISH As THE Spanish students enter Senora Douds' classroom each morning, a familiar iBuenas diasl is heard. Through this medium of speaking Spanish to her pupils every day, Senora Douds gets them accustomed to un- derstanding it more readily. In the earlier part of the term motion pictures were shown to aid the student in learning simple fables, courtesies, and habits of the people of Mexico and Spain. These films have proven most Sezfcnly-Iwo helpful, for they increase the vocabulary and give an idea of how to say How do you do, and Excuse me, in the coming language of this era. During the Christmas season a pe- riod Was devoted to singing carols in Spanish. The song everyone seemed to enjoy most was White Christmasf, Seriora Douds had de- cided a Week beforehand that each pupil should make a gift for her pertaining to Spanish. Then, before the singing of the Spanish enthusiasts Patricia Burdick, Edward Saylor, Ilsc Apprich carols, each pupil laid his gift on her desk. Many beautifully painted posters depicting Spanish scenes, and several maps of South America Were among the assortment. Upon completion of the course, each and every one will have the satisfaction of knowing a most beneficial language, Spanish. ART THE ma'orit of this ear's art Work was J Y Y geared to the war effort on the home front- ESSQQ iQ! H165 Q3 QGETC 'LDraW for Victory. Posters and drawings telling pictorially what we are Hghting for were produced in every medium from oil paintings to pastels. Forty-seven of the art students participated in the Isaac Walton League contest. The theme of these posters was all out conservation and preservation. Students inspired by the allies portrayed the gay costumes and scenes of South America, fighting planes of all nations, and battles. Besides the regular Work, scenery, year book material, and the display for open house, the art department undertook the job of making posters for the bond and stamp drive, and the scrap and key campaign. Perfection of details Betty Reese, Madelaine Moyer Scvsizty-three FS Q cesrtesmem Creative Art Frances Pretty, Barbara Lightner HOME ECONOMICS THE Home Economics course is, perhaps, one of the most applicable subjects afforded girls in the school. The clothing study gives fundamental points in plain sewing and the more com- plicated details of finishing and design. Menus, food costs, and tables of the nutri- tive value of foods are the secondary part of the weekly foods lesson. Primary, of course, Ioan Auchtcr Tailor-tacking is learning proper preparation and interest- ing variations of foods. Nutrition, child care, textiles, and other Home Economics studies round out the girl's knowledge of Home Economics and help prepare her for the future. Nancy Tobias practices fundamentals in child care INDUSTRIAL ARTS THIS YEAR the Industrial Arts Department found itself affected only in a small way by priorities due to the war. Plywood and ma- chine replacements were generally the only scarce articles. Projects, as in the past, included end tables, novelty lamps, plates, and letter holders. The shop served the school by building Seventy-four Lathe work-VVilliam Brown props for dramatic presentations as Well as doing repair Worlc in the Way of mending hrolsen chairs and desks. Practical trainingiHarry Lotz 92653165 mem Potential bookkccpers COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT IN ORDER to provide maximum efficient train- ing, the Commercial Department is well equipped With the latest model typewriters, a dictaphone transcribing machine With eight- een recorded instruction cylinders, a mimeo- graph, ditto, and adding machine. Each pupil is thoroughly trained in the operation of these machines. Accurate touch Stzfcfzly-five Pea Q resizesqaaesrc Several pupils received excellent practical training this year when there was a vacancy in the oflice for a period of over two weeks. This work included the taking of dictation, typing letters, filing, work at the switchboard, and the other numerous duties of a secretary. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EnUeAT1oN affords excellent oppor- tunities for teamwork and cooperation. This was shown at the annual Open House, held in the beginning of May, at which time a gym demonstration was given by the senior girls. The program included: a marching drill to the music of The Army Air Corps song, calisthenics, a dumb-bell drill, horse and mat work, a modern dance, and a patri- otic wand drill-all of which required close timing and precise movements. The seventh grade girls performed two folk dances which l 1 l i For physical fitness Up and over are a part of junior high school physical edu- cation. GLEE CLUB A INIAIORITY of girls who participated whole- heartedly in assemblies and such evening per- formances as the Christmas Program and the Night of Music constituted the Glee Club this year. Under the direction of Miss Wanner and Boys Glee Club Row one: Paul Hcssemer, David Grimm, Eugene Ernst. Row two: David Erb, Bentley Arnold, Iames Royer, Darell Rank, William Blcmker. Row three: William Ebbcrt, Harry Bare, Iamcs Hettinger, Richard Bausher, Oscar Mogcl, George Tait. Seventy-.fix caewmaaa Girls Glee Club First row: Erica Ettelt, Iune Herneisen, Patricia Burdick, Helen Sheetz, Ilse Apprich, Marilyn Robitzer, Ellen Apprich, Ann Smy, Patricia Iones, Mollie Maier, Maryann Moyer, Bernice Sheidy, Iane Redsecker, Madeline Millet. Second row: Marion Hall, Lucille Ling, Shirley Miller, Betty Reese, Nancy Matten, Wilma Oplinger, Sara Trostle, Bettie Daniel, Marie Marks, Anne Wickham, Christine Lutz, Alice Youmans, Miriam Seidel, Iosephine Spotts. Third row: Iane Miller, Elizabeth Meyer, Rita Christel, Katherine Herrick, Nancy Pomeroy, Shirley Fork, Nancy Riegner, Ioan Glasser, Martha Baker, Jeannette Hettinger, Gloria Fork, Lucille Dissinger, Mary lane Brenner, Betty Iane Pomeroy. Fourth row: Caroline Sweigert, Mary Ann Bealler, Polly Richardson, Sarah Lunine, Louise Trostle, Helen Ross, Alberta Lerch, Katherine Seal, Alyson Dudley, Barbara Peters, Helen Marks, Dawn Lehman, Lorraine Muller. the assistance of Mrs. Starr, with somewhat a scarcity of good male voices, a combined program of a mixed chorus was arranged for the Christmas program and the Washington assembly. Such programs help to extend and promote musical expression to the student as well as the parent who may attend these worthwhile performances. Glee Club offers periods of music appreciation and participa- tion to all who are interested in it. THE ORCHESTRA THIS YEAR's graduating class takes a large group of seniors from the orchestra. Of the thirteen orchestral members only five are left. Herein lies the difiiculty of the organization in future years, since the up and coming tal- ent is not suHicient to fulfill the gap. From the year of establishment in 1922 by George Fichthorn, until the present time, the orches- Sezfeniy-sezfcn SCG ill Q5 Q3 QQSQT Orchestra Row one: Erica Ettelt, Anne Wickham, Ellen Jepson, Charles Richardson, Eugene Ernst. Row two: David Erb, VVilliam Blemker, Bentley Arnold. Row Ifzree: Miss VVanner, Richard Bausher, james Hettinger, Paul Hessemer, Robert Cockley. tra has never lost so many seniors at one graduation. In the past year its greatest con- tribution has been the presentation of musical selections in assemblies. The coming of the New Year saw the ar- rival of Mrs. Starr, who is temporarily sup- plementing the Work of Miss Wanner, Who, as she is taking a special course at Temple University, now teaches only part of the Week. One of the outstanding attachments of the orchestra is the String Ensemble. Under the direction of Mr. York, the four members of the Ensemble, Marilyn Marks, Erica Ettelt, Eugene Ernst, and Paul Hessemer, have been holding regular rehearsals every Monday String ensemble Erica Ettelt, Marilyn Marks, Eugene Ernst, Paul Hessemer SFl'f'IIfj'-Flighf EQQQ 92685165 QJIZEQBQT First row: William Housum, Luthcr Gerlach, Philip Reigner, Laurance Chalmers, Gloria Mogel, Beverly Vandcrpool, Wilma Oplinger, Sara Trostlc, Howard Fisher, Robert Iepson, Thomas Nicholas, Donald Haier. Second raw: Mr. York, Robert Florcn, Iames Palmer, Roy Rentz, Phillip Livingood, Walter Pascoe, Myron Lunine, Alfred Nicholas, Richard Hafer, William Brown, William Simon. Third raw: William Huyett, William Blemker, Darell Rank, Bentley Arnold, Robert Ebbert, Iames Lindemuth, Richard Bausher, Theodore Englehart, Ioscph Kubeck, Richard Hartman, David Erb, Robert Wentzel. morning, participating in several concerts, assemblies, and the annual Night of Musicf' BAND UNDER THE direction of Mr. York, the school band continued to be very active throughout the school year. The band played in assem- blies and contributed to programs which Were different and more novel than in former years. The popularity of these programs was attested to by the applause and the request by T the junior high school for a program which BPHSS SCCUOH was not scheduled to be presented to them. Bentley Arnold, Robert Cocklcy, Theodore Englehart, Richard Bausher Sczfenly-nine Fife 'Q failesqsaem i Saxophone sextet Before each home basketball game the band outfitted in its uniforms came marching onto the Hoor to pay respects to the American flag with the drum majorettes in the lead. After playing the National Anthem they marched off the floor and took their seats for the game, completing a short, but impressive, ceremony. Besides playing a variety of marches at bas- ketball games and a number of pieces in assemblies, the band held a successful concert in the spring of the year. During the summer frequent concerts are given to large and en- thusiastic audiences at the Playground. In the beginning of the semester, band rehearsals were held every Monday and Wednesday morning at 7:30 AM. However, when war time came into effect, shortening the hours of early morning daylight, re- hearsals were held one day a week for a period of seven weeks. As the days grew longer, the band resumed its early morning practices until the end of another successful school year. SWING BAND EVERY Wednesday from 2:45 till 3:30, there came from the depths of the school cafeteria the syncopated rhythm of the high school swing band. This twelve piece outfit guided by Mr. York lost several members through Efghiy Iam Session last year's graduating class, but it had the spirit to carry it through the year. Mr. York had to build up an entirely novice trumpet section, teaching them the art of the off beat rhythm. The swing band played at several sweater dances and made two appearances in assemblies. Poppy rehearsal 92653165 'JJKEGSQT Buck row: Clifford Baumbach, Harold Freeland, Richard Lehman, George Moyer, William Huyett. lfrmzt row: William Potts, Douglass Leaf, Lloyd Hopkins. STAGE CREW ONE or the I11OSt valuable organizations of the school is the stage crew. Although unseen by the audience of a performance, its Work is indispensihle. Its members gain thorough and interesting enjoymentg they also acquire many skills which can prove valuable in the future. Cooperation is one of the prize as- sets. It is the job of the manager to direct the lighting, scenery and sound, all of which are handled alternately at various perform- ances hy the crew. Aside from handling all performances in the auditorium, additional services are offered such as maintaining the scoreboard and rendering assistance at has- ketball games. I'fz'g'lzly-one On the job asm 91658165 93554321 Iunior orators Charles Richardson, Barbara Pretty, Peter Muhlenberg, Mary Ryan, Myron Lunine, Nancy Perkins ORATORICAL CONTEST ON DECEL'IBER 22, the annual Sembower Ora- torical contest was held as a memorial to Guy Knowlton Sembower who would have been a member of the class of 1930. The essays written must be of high standards to qualify. These standards include use of English, logi- Oscar Mogel, Polly Richardson, Patricia Burdick, Betty Reese, Paul Hessemer cal construction, enunciation, pronunciation, the dramatic pause, force, and speed. The contest regulations require that the essay be between fifteen hundred and two thousand words long. Members of the senior high school who participated were: Oscar Mogel, Phil Lewis, Betty Reese, Patricia Burdick, and Polly Richardson. Betty Reese won the first prize of Five dol- lars, Polly Richardson awarded second prize of three dollars, and the third prize was won by Patricia Burdick. The judges of the con- test were Mrs. Edith Douds, I-I. Y. Brubaker, and Edwin Haag, all Wyomissing High School teachers. PANEL DISCUSSION IN TIINIES like these a topic such as 'lShould a Federal World Government Be Established? draws a great deal of attention. This topic was presented in the form of a discussion. Six representatives from each of three schools, Birdsboro, Mt. Penn and Wyomissing, took Discussion at Wyomissing Eighiy-Iwo part in the series of three discussions. After each person gave an informal speech, mem- bers questioned each other and generally talked about the topic. After this, fifteen min- utes were given during which the student body, that heard the discussion, could ask questions or give their opinions. Those par- ticipating from Wyomissing were: Patricia Burdick, Alyson Dudley, Theodore Engle- hardt, Mollie Maier, Polly Richardson and Iean Smith. ESSAY CONTEST THE GENERAL concept, embodied in the panel discussion, was continued, later in the year, in an Essay Contest. Mr. William Richardson, a citizen of Wyomissing, contributed two prizes of 315.00 and 310.00 for the best essays submitted on the topic of '6Organizing for World Peacef' These prizes were won by lane Redsecker and Norma Iane Klein. A board of judges, composed of faculty mem- bers, made the decision. CAF ETERIA IN SPITE of food scarcities the cafeteria came through on top under the able guidance of Mrs. Mury. There was always a much larger variety of food than might have been ex- pected. lt was fortunate that Mrs. Fleck is such a skilled cook and that Mrs. Ettelt prepares delicious salads, but the scarcity of labor did present a small problem since a war industry took a previous helper. Someone was needed to fill this vacancy. The problem was solved by allowing the girls from the Home Eco- nomics classes to take turns assisting. This Ewa 55652265 23'-EGSQT Lunchtime I proved satisfactory because while the girls were getting practical experience, the neces- sary work was being done. Lunch is over for Maryann Moyer Eighty-three Q If p Q W gf ff Q ms X berhine kwa SEQ! 59.63 913 MRT BOND SALES GBONDS AND STAMPS are always on saleu that is the cry heard by the Victory Sellers morn- ing and afternoon. A student acts as a repre- sentative and sells the stamps in his home- room. Each seller tries to outdo the other in order to win the award given at the end of the week to the class which sells the most stamps. Besides helping to win this war, the students of America are buying voluntarily. This is an excellent showing of America's patriotism. Because the Government is daily taking thousands of men, we must back them up by buying War Stamps and Bonds. Many Alyson Dudley, Frances Pretty of those who have graduated last year are now in one of the services. Many of this year's seniors will be in uniform before the opening of school next term. The homeroom to which goes the honor of selling the most stamps and bonds is Mr. Brininger's totaling 37,433.65 The sales for the other homerooms are: Mrs. Meyers- ll52,642.95g Mr. Morris-1Sr,022.60g Mr. Mil- ford-353,150,403 Mr. Brubaker-Slr,396.o6g Mrs. Krom-3552.605 Miss Biehl-5734.903 Mr. Alyson Dudley checks on the weekly reports of Louise Trostlc and Dick Chambers Haag-15423053 Mr. Martin-35316055 Facul- ty-S2,775.20g making a total of ll2o,452.46. Beginning on September 8, the selling of stamps and bonds averaged 3300. During December the sales increased and have stead- ily been rising. The sales now average 51,500 a week. All over our nation in industry and private enterprise one sees the Minute Man Flag. Wyomissing High Sch00l's Minute Man Flag now floats proudly beneath the Stars and Stripes on the main flag pole. To be worthy of this Hag, ninety per cent of the students must pledge to buy at least one twenty-five cent War Stamp a month. Under the supervision of the Cooperative, 947D of the student body made his pledge. Immedi- ately Bonds and Stamp sales rose. The total increased to over 520,000 for the year. Eighty-:ix Student contributions HANGER COLLECTION HANoERs! HANcERsl Bring in all your extra hangersln was heard frequently during No- vember when a campaign to collect hangers was sponsored by the Commercial Depart-- ment. Under the guidance of Miss Nagle, the project started with a great deal of enthusi- asm. Seven hundred fifty hangers were set as a goal for the collection, but, due to the ex- cellent cooperation of the pupils, the final count showed a total of 1,005 hangers. With a combined enrollment of 350 pupils in the high school, the collection averaged approxi- mately three hangers for each pupil. The hangers were sold to a local cleaning estab- lishment, and the proceeds donated to the China War Relief Fund, for the purpose of buying ether for operations in China. MISS NAGLE As NOTED before, Miss Nagle not only headed the Commercial Department but conducted successful hanger and key campaigns for na- tional defense in the school. Recently a letter ESQ 92655165 CIJIEGSQT was received by the faculty from Miss Nagle who is now an auxiliary in the WAAC at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. I-Ier letter de- scribed the new experiences coming to one joining that organization. It detailed the polishing up of camp, the observance of rules, the constant physical check-up, the various inoculations, and final- ly the satisfying sense of fatigue that comes when the day is done. Our former instructress, as might be expected, thrilled to the eH:1- ciency of the corps. She, we are confident, will add luster to the WAAC organization, for thoroughness was the outstanding trait of Miss Nagle. Mildred Mundorf, Iune Hirneiscn, and Maryann Moyer hand the keys of victory to Eleanore Gabel KEY CAMPAIGN MANY nooks will remain unlocked forever because of the key campaign sponsored by the Commercial Department in October. With five thousand keys as their goal, the grade and high school swung into action with lots of enthusiasm. Miss Nagle, the organizer of the campaign, appointed representatives from her department to urge the students to Eighty-seven Fava 563633565 participate in the key collection. Weekly prizes consisting of large decorated keys were given to the rooms collecting the greatest amount of keys. In all, there were almost eight thousand keys collected. Four thousand were given to the VVoman's Club, to be sold for the benefit of their welfare fund, and the rest were sold, along with other small scrap collected, for the benefit of the Chinese War Relief Fund. IUNIOR RED CROSS Fort THE purpose of service to the community and furtherance of our war effort, a group of junior high school girls meet under the supervision of Miss Biehl once a week. During this year they have had as their guest speakers Miss Sally Coburn, president of the Reading Iunior Red Cross Chapter, and Mrs. William Richardson, who spoke on the history of the Red Cross. This busy group of girls has done much to help our hospitalized service men. It has collected puzzles which were made into Social service Mary I. Daniels, Ioan Kline, Margery Dowd and Alice Kershner completing the afhgan books for men in a Naval Hospital, made Easter favors for their trays, prepared HCom- fy Kitsn filled with shaving cream, and other useful articles for soldiers who are to be sent overseas. Then, too, they have done their share of knitting by making an afghan, the wool of which they collected themselves. The splendid work of these girls was made possible by the successful membership cam- paign which was conducted in September. Over two hundred students became members and about twenty-five dollars were collected. The ofiicers of this organization are: Mar- jorie Dowd, President, Ioan Kline, Secretary, and Miss Biehl, Adviser. APPLE PICKING KSTALLY MY BoXEs, Water, waddaf and Quitin' time,', were familiar cries when stu- dents of Wyomissing and surrounding schools participated in apple picking at Berks County orchards during the fall. Several days a week from September to October, Eighty-eight Time out for apple-picking pupils left school at I2 noon, to help Uncle Sam harvest the fruit crop. Pupils and teachers gave their time to this patriotic duty. Each day a group went to the orchards a member of the faculty acted as its manager. Picking time was from 1 P.M. till 6 P.M. In the thirteen days during which one hundred fifty students participated about two thousand five hundred bushels were picked and a total of two hundred dollars was earned. Each day following a picking day students related the interesting and amusing incidents of the day before. Some had charmed lives, falling from ladders and calling it fun. Picking records by persons was always an inspiration for the next person to do better. Great service was performed by Americais High School students in salvaging what threatened to be a lost orchard crop. The awe 55655265 55563 outlook seems to indicate that, as time moves on, our student body will be called upon in many other connections to save farm yields. The summer of 1943 will doubtless see many Wyomissing students rendering some form of farm assistance. Others will through the medium of Victory Gardens, contribute to the solution of the war-time problem of Americais food supply. cooPERAT1vE THE Cooperative has as its sole purpose the desire to promote understanding between the students and the teachers. Under the guid- ance of Mr. Rank and Mr. Brininger, many problems, both of the school and the com- munity, have been solved or ameliorated. At the beginning of the school year, two representatives are elected from each home room and these members meet every Tues- day with Paul Hessemer as their president, Anne Wickham as vice president, and Chris- tine Lutz as secretary. This year the Cooperative has tried to Paul Hessemer leading the weekly discussion Eiglzly-nine 53 'Q resllesqzmm Cooperative Row one: Barbara Lightncr, Christine Lutz, Sylvia Ross, Anne Wickham, Alyson Dudley, Gloria Mogcl, Barbara Mogel, Barbara Gary. Row Iwo: Mr. Rank, Richarcl Lehman, Thomas Guthrie, Walter Pascoe, Hugh McGaughy, Robert Dunklcbcrgcr, Alfred Nicholas, Iames Roycr, Howard Fisher, Philip Grimm, Paul Hessemer, Mr. Brininger. serve, not only the school, but also the com- munity in various War projects. One of the exceptional projects the organization under- took Was the completion of a roster of the graduates of Wyomissing High School, now in the armed forces of the United States. A service Hag was then designed and dedi- cated on Armistice Day, 1942. Sale of War Stamps and Bonds, assistance in Scrap Drives have been other community projects of the Cooperatives. Less legislation and more action was the Ninety 1942-1943 watchword of the Student Co- operative. HI-Y THE Hi-Y club, represents the boys service organization of the school the members of which are of the Iunior and Senior classes. This year as in most previous years a variety of selected speakers Was heard. In harmony eoeoaiaw !...e .,.A. -. E, . ,, .fast N I Hi-Y Row one: Robert Floren, Robert Stump, Iames Palmer, Iames Wilson, Paul Hessemer, Edmund Lindemuth, David Grimm, David Erb, Darell Rank, William Blemker, Charles Haag, Harold Freeland, Iames Royer. Row two: Herbert Speck, William Huyett, Raymond Auchter, Richard Hartman, Iohn Beard, Alfred Walbrecker, lack Lewis, William Ebbert, Theodore Englchart, David King, Bentley Arnold, Eugene Ernst, Mr. Rank. Third row: Clifford Baumbach, Iohn Hcrtzog, Iames Titlow, Iames Hettingcr, Richard Bausher, Walter Sowers, Richard Romig, George Tait, Robert Cockley, Oscar Mogel, Edward Saylor, Frank Hammes. with- this troublesome era, post-war problems were discussed by some of the speakers. Sup- plementary to these discussions there were of course, sport nights, hobby night, talent night and a quiz night. As in past years, Mr. Rank was the adviser. The oflicers were: David Grimm, Presidentg Darell Rank, Vice President, Edmund Lin- demuth, Secretaryg Paul Hessemer, Treas- urer, and David Erb, Chaplain. RCCCiVifl3-C 21 HOW mvmbfr ' David Grimm, Edward Saylor, Paul Hessemer Ninety-one siesizesqsaw Row one: Frances Sundberg, Iane Redsecker, Bernice Sheidy, Maryann Moyer, Erica Ettlet, Patricia Innes, Ann Smy, Marilyn Rolvitzer, Ilse Apprich, Helen Sheetz, Iune Hirneisen, Frances Pretty, Ruth Rehr, Elizabeth Meyer. Row two: Alyson Dudley, Barbara Peters, Iosephine Spotts, Christine Lutz, Marie Marks, Anne Wickham, Louise Trostle, Mollie Maier, Wilma Oplinger, Polly Richardson, Nancy Pomeroy, lane Miller, Patricia Burdick, Mary Bertolet. Row three: Mrs. Mury, Patricia Dowd, Marcia Keiser, Helen Marks, Dawn Lehman, Ioan Glasser, Norma Klein, Nancy Reigner, Nancy Colder, Lorraine Mueller, Shirley Fork, Betty Daniel, Sara Trostle, Sarah Lunine, Shirley Blumberg, Patricia Nolan. TRI-HI-Y EVERY Thursday afternoon at 2:45 the group of junior and senior girls known as the Tri- Hi-Y, conducts its meetings in the music room. Several meetings this year were de- voted to guest speakers such as Mrs. Douds' talk of her experiences in France and Carh- erine Muhlenbergls discussion on life in the Alil1OUgl'1 SOITIC of tl1CiI' IlCIlVlIlCS The meeting will please come to order Anne Wickham, Louise Trostle, Wilma Oplinger Ninety-Iwo were social, the girls found time and pleasure in service for others. U.S.0., cookie bakes, Red Cross Social Service work, collecting old furs, and raising money for charities are but a few examples of this. Cooperation, the key to success for any club, is emphasized in the Tri-Hi-Y. All members are given a chance to serve on com- mittees for the various activities during the year, experience gained in this way en- courages future initiative. The members of the cabinet this year were: Louise Trostle, President, Anne Wickham, Vice President, lean Smith, Secretary, Mollie Maier, Treasurer, Wilma Opplinger, Chap- lain, Polly Richardson, Reporter, and Mrs. Mury, Adviser. ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAM THE THEME for the Armistice Day program this year was not that of the end of war, but rather a circumstance in a second and even greater conflict. It was the dramatization of Edna St. Vincent Milletls poem, K'The Mur- der of Lidicef, The memory of that ill-fated Czechoslovakian village, its people and their Murder of Lidice 35 Q resrlesqsuaem Richard Bausher dedicating the service Hag loves, hates, fears, and deaths is a constant reminder of what we Fight against. The action was divided into small sections and presented on the stage under dim blue lights which enhanced the impressiveness of the scene. Credit for the success of this program is due to the stage crew for their excellent co- operation and to Mr. Rank and Mr. Milford ' ' n, as . the students who interpreted the characters. The cast included: Richard Romig, Ilse Apprich, Cscar Mogel, Iean Smith, David King, Elizabeth Meyer, Harold Freeland, and the narrators Richard Bausher, David Grimm, and Barbara Peters. At the close of the program, a service flag, made by the Home Economics Department, was dedicated. At the time of the dedication 117 alumni were represented. This number, however, has now increased. IVi11cIy-three 92695165 33254521 Rationing assistants Ilsc Apprich and lane Miller FACULTY RATIONING SINCE the outset of the War, Wyomissing High School teachers have contributed aid to the community whenever they could. At the time of draft registration, issuance of War Ration Book I covering sugar, and gasoline and War Ration Book Il for canned goods as well as tire mileage rationing, they presided eliiciently. On these occasions, high school students assisted in registration, tabu- lation, and ushering. AIR RAID PROTECTION SERVICES SCHOOL defense Workers are divided into two main groups. Mr. York, with the help of Mr. Haag, is in charge of three squads of Fire Wardens Whose job it is during simulated air raids to man stations as they would if there were a true raid. Mrs. Krom, Mr. Deidrick, Mrs. Meyers, First-aid practice drill and Miss Biehl, conduct five First Aid posts at the time of air raid drills as they would in the case of a real raid. Four to five members make up these posts which are placed throughout the school and contain hrst aid equipment. l Student firefighters Nfucfy-four It is an honor to dedicate a portion of the 1943 Colophon to the past students of the Wyomz'ssi'ng High School who are serving their nation in the Armed Forces. The roll is impressive for a High School of our size. Three have already ojered up their lives on the altar of their nation. One hundred seventeen are, at the time of printing, engaged in either training or active service. We honor them, in this poor way, by publishing the folloufing Roll of Honor. May ufe, ufho remain, so live as to he worthy of the sacrifices of these students ufho have preceded us. ESOQ 556 H105 Q3 SCENT Ninety-give SQCQQ 9:65125 51354591 GRADUATES OF WYOMISSING HIGH SCHOOL IN THE ARMED FORCES 1921 Karl Hart 1923 Iack Davis 192.4 Dr. Iohn C. Specker Robert C. Stroup 1926 Charles Blumberg 1928 Spencer Bomberger Dr. Harvey Leinbach Conrad Moll 1929 Kenneth Dearolf Henry Gibson Raymond Hilton Arthur Rick 1930 Arthur McGavin Richard Roeder Dr. Carl Sweitzer 1931 Arthur Leo Grill Allen W. Steffy Donald Stitzer Melvin Yeich 1932 Iustin Harris Wilma Keck N inety-:ix 1933 Iohn C. Bjorkbom, Ir. William Breitinger, Ir Caroline Busch Hunter Haines George L. Harwick C. Edmund Lerch Charles D. Stitzer, Ir. 1934 William Baker Robert Chadwick Iohn Hartz Carl Hemmerich Catherine Muhlenberg Lewis Roe Frederic Rothermel Richard Seaman Robert Sheetz Bertrand Ullrich 1935 Ioel R. Daniel William Harris Anna Kaufman Frederick McGavin Harry E. Mitchell,i Ir. Harry Werner, Ir. 1936 George F. Bennethum Robert Fleck Erich Hemmerich Russel Seidel Grant Stutzman R. Kenneth Walley 1937 Theodore Deck Albert Golden Francis Harris David Levan William Muhlenberg Stewart E. Wenzel 1938 john Bowman Richard Eckert Ioseph Gormley Iohn Hoppe Cyril Klein Theodore Lunine Iames Pomeroy Ioseph Stockler 1939 Mason Borr Samuel Breneiser Todd Buckmiller Kenneth A. Gabel David Gehris Iames Harwick Robert Hettinger Thomas Homer Howard Lutz fdeceasedj Ioseph Marks Charles Mohn Donald Mowrey George Redsecker Frederick A. Heck fdeceased Robert Hertzog Norbert Klein George Manderbach Donald S. Moyer Thomas Nicholson Henry Seidel, Ir. Iohn E. Snyder 1941 William Busch Robert Corrigan Kenneth Grill Edwin Haag Robert Hillegas Raymond Lehman Paul B. Leinbach, Ir Richard D. Miller Iohn O'Reilly Kenneth Richards Luther Richards Gaylon Royer Iohn Schanz, Ir. William Stump Iesse Thompson Iohn Ulrich E. Gene Winne 1942 Guinther Biesenbach Richard Ginn Carl Kern john Rehr 1940 Iohn Baird Richard Bertolette George Daniel Iohn Frymoyer William Gormley Iacob Guthrie Ninely-se e Mark Kurtz Donald Robitzer Hans Sagemuehl Frederick Siegfried Eugene Sowers Raymond Westcott I 943 Marcel Millet E 1 Q-XZ? W ?Qz XX Qctihities amaze 9165 KGS 'JJ EMT Fifi! row: George Tait, Iohn Beard, Iolm Hurting, Walter Krause, VVillian1 lilemkcr, David Erb. Sz-mml1'ouf: Darell Rank, Charles Haag, Paul Hesscmcr, Richard Hartman, Richard Romig, VValtcr Sowcrs, David Grimm, Richard liaushcr. Third row: Richard Chambers, Mr. Deiclrick, Oscar Mogel. SOCCER SCHEDULE Wyo. Opp. Oct. 8 Mt. Penn . o o I5 Mohnton 0 0 20 XML Penn . 4 2 27 :X'Mohnton 4 O Totals . 8 2 rt away games SOCCER ALTHOUGH the soccer season was short lived, because there was only a three team league, Wyomissing's seasoned aggregation came through in fine form and finished at the head of the competition with two Wins and two scoreless ties to their credit. In undisputed second place came Mohn- ton who was closely followed by the last team, Mt. Penn. A bit slow at starting, the first two league games against Mt. Penn and Mohnton ended in scoreless ties. The team then journeyed to Om' hmzdrfzzl Interception Mt. Penn and broke into the win column by the score of 4-2. The final and by far the hardest game of the season was waged on enemy ground at Mohnton. After a score- Gct that ball Jawa 926 53165 513 E601 less first quarter the Sunsets began to move and at half led 2-o. When the teams again took to the Held, Mohnton appeared more determined than ever to win but superb cooperation and teamwork brought Wyomis- sing a 4-0 victory and the league crown. The team was ably co-captained by Walt Krause and Iohnny Hertzog, who proved their worth on numerous occasions. Some of the outstanding performers with the squad were: Iohn Beard, Paul Hessemer, Oscar Mogel, David Erb, Darell Rank, Wal- ter Sowers and Richard Romig. The possibility of a soccer league next season seems even more remote, but if there is one, one may be sure that with the re- maining team members and unknown un- derclassmen, Wyomissing will produce a team that will uphold the record or possibly go beyond it. An afternoon practice One hundred one S21 aan fesirzemmm 3 wi Q W N N N 5 is S 3 ek i x Front: Walter Sowcrs, Oscar Mogel, Walter Krause, Paul Hessemer, Iohn Beard, George Tait. Bark: Mr. Deidrick Dec. 1 4 S II 18 23 5 8 15 19 27 Ian. 9lSinking Spring Central Catholic 'kReading High 'kWilson . . . Mohnton . . Alumni . 'l'Mt. Penn . . Muhlenburg . Shillington . West Reading xCentral Catholic Darell Rank, Richard Bausher, Iames Roycr, David Erb BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Wyo. Opp. Wyo. Opp . . 30 21 29 Wilson . . . 32 21 . 65 20 Feb. 2 'kMohnton . . 22 28 . 16 37 5 Mt. Penn . . 23 I9 18 40 I2 Muhlenburg . . 33 31 25 29 I9 'l'gShillington . . . 41 28 29 31 26 'kWest Reading . . . SI 28 31 25 Mar. 5 Sinking Spring . . . 36 I7 . 31 28 H- --- ' 28 36 Totals . . 597 494 ' 49 27 37 28 all away games One fzmzdrcd Iwo George Tait guarding BASKETBALL THE 1942-43 basketball season was an on and off affair so far as Wyomissing was con- cerned, as a matter of fact this is true so far Ta p-off gmt 926 E165 Q3 UEGSQT as the entire league was concerned. Previously a Western Division team The Blue and White was this year shifted to the more difficult Central Division because of trans- portation difficulties. The Sunsets finished in the runner-up position only one game behind the division king, Wilson, with eight Wins and four de- feats to their credit. The team started the season with three exhibition tilts, taking the first two from Sinking Spring and Central Catholic High School, but they dropped the last to Reading High School of the Central Penn League. The game with the Red Knights seemed to take the play out of the team, for they lost the first two league games to Wilson and Mohnton. After a short rest the team broke into the Win column by downing Mt. Penn 31 to 25, and later defeating Muhlenburg 31 to 28. Tense moments Ons hzrzzdfwl fhrcc If .3305 raw assent Then an underdog, the Shillington team, handed the Sunsets their third set-back of the season. The two following games proved that Wyomissing was still in the pennant race by defeating West Reading 49 to 27 and down- ing Wilson 32 to 21. The teamys final defeat of the season was at the hands of Mohnton by a six-point margin. After this loss the Blue and White began to show its true form and rolled on to victories over Mt. Penn, Muhlen- burg, Shillington, and West Reading. A sec- ond victorious exhibition with Sinking Spring brought the basketball season to an end for the '43 Sunsets. The team was captained by Paul Hessemer, who gave proof of his resourcefulness at the forward position by gathering 156 points through the season for first scoring honors. Close on his heels, with 147 points, was his front court mate, Walt Krause. Walt Sowers showed some great playing ability at center, while in the back court lack Beard and Oscar Mogel stood out all season. George Tait, Darell Rank, Dick Bausher, David Erb, Iames Royer, and Dick Hartman rounded out this successful squad. Girls basketball became one of the most popular and most hotly contested games of Opening ceremony the current year. The program was rounded out from the usual program of inter-mural games to a number of inter-scholastic games for the Iunior and Senior girls. In the Iunior High circuit, the seventh graders played with as much pep as the ninth graders, who were a serious threat for the Senior High crown. The Iuniors won those laurels by a decisive victory over the unlucky Freshmen. As for the inter-scholastic games, although the scores did not seem very promising, the practice of outside school games has now been established and in future years, with more practice and more experience, champ- ionship teams may be developed. One Senior Girls Inter-school schedule was as follows: Shillington at Wyomissing, Ian. 15, West Reading at Wyomissing, Ian. IQ, Wyomissing at Mt. Penn, Feb. 2, Wyomissing at Shillington, Feb. QQ Mt. Penn at Wyomis- sing, Feb. 163 Wyomissing at West Reading, Feb. 23. Try again One hundred four .Q fi- V ,Vi 33-er Q 16363325621 Franl: Douglass Leaf, William Blemker, David Grimm, Darell Rank, Charles Haag. Back: Mr. Deidrick, David Erb, George Moyer, Paul Hcssemer, Oscar Mogel, Harry Bare, George Tait TRACK SCHEDULE April 2 .......... Mohnton 2I . . . Albright Invitation 24 . ..... Penn Relays May 1 . . VVest Reading Invitation 8 . . . Shillington Invitation 22 . . District 3 Invitation 29 . . . .State Finals TRACK WX'ObIISSING track teams have made quite a name for themselves on the cinder paths in the past, and this year's team doesnit appear to be an exception. This year, again, as last, Darell Rank and Bill Blemker, the two Iunior speedsters, carried quite a burden in the forms of the dashes, broad jump, and relay, while the distances were a fertile ground for Ned Say- lor and Donald Westcott. In the weight department, George Tait, David Erb, and Harry Bare were the main- stays on the shot and discus, while Dave Grimm did great things with the javelin. The high jumping was Well taken care of by Paul Hessemer who showed a great deal of promise last season. ' Of the graduated team members, Gene 0116 hzuzdrcd fue asm 9268165 'IUEQSQT Sowers and Herbie Iung were the two in- dividuals who gathered most of the points in weight events. Paul Hessemer and Harry Bare tried to equal Sowers' record discus throw of 120 feet and George Tait and David Erb attempted to go over Iung's 40 feet with the shot. Dave Grimm crashed through to a first place at the West Reading meet and in'all other meets, was only inches from success. The team displayed its best form at the West Reading meet where it finished in fourth place. However, it was only four points out of first place on that occasion. At the Albright and Shillington meets, the team finished in fourth and fifth place respectively. The season has been spotty as to perform- ance, with moments of great achievement coupled with moments of decided let-down. The outlook for the future is reasonably ' ,i Harry Bare heaving the shot put good. Enough new timber came out for track this season to justify this hope, especially if the new material will continue to compete and not withdraw. Results of track meets thus far are: Paul Hessemer: Albright, first-discus, fifth-'high jump, West Reading, second- discus, second-high jump, Shillington, fourth-discus, District III, first-discus, fourth-high jump. David Grimm: West Reading, first-jave- ling Shillington, third-javelin. George Tait: West Reading, fourth-jave- lin, Shillington, fifth-javelin, District III, first-javelin. William Blemker: Albright, fifth-220 yd. dash, West Reading, fifth-broadjumpg Shillington, fifth-loo yd. dash, fifth-220 yd. dash, District III, Thifd-220 yd. dash. Darell Rank: Albright, first-100 yd. dash, second-220 yd. dash, second-broad jump, West Reading, second-loo yd. dash, fourth -220 yd. dash, Shillington, second-roo yd. dash, District III, first-100 yd. dash, first- 22o yd. dash. Edward Saylor: Albright, fifth!88o yd. run, West Reading, second-880 yd. rung District III, fourth-mile run. The finish One hzzizdrca' six 5CQHl1G5fl3i54lQT Back row: Albert Harnley, Douglass Leaf, Iohn Hertzog, William Young, Donald Westcott, William Blemker, Mr. Shelly. Front row: Walter Krause, Raymond Simmons. SWIMMING TI-IIS year swimming was again added to the sport curriculum of Wyomissing after a rest of two years. Mr. Shelly and his natators turned in wonderful performances to finish second in the Berks Swimming League, only two points behind the leader, Reading High. On March 8 the Sunsets annexed their first meet by defeating West Reading and Muhlen- burg. March I5 saw Wyomissing finishing a close second against Reading and Shilling- ton, while March 29, the last meet of the season, brought the team the runner-up laurels by downing Shillington and West Reading. One hundred raven On your mark TO 926159.45 mama Iosephine Spotts, Louise Trostle, Patricia Dowd, Mrs. Kroln, Christine Lutz GIRLS, ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Hncias, inter-class games, and extra activities have adequately filled the schedule of the Girls, Athletic Association. Those extra activities, many of which were introduced under the guidance of our adviser, Mrs. Krom, are now becoming a regular part of the schedule, for archery, howling and swim- ming have many eager participants. Supper hikes were especially popular, no hike being complete without a hot dog, open Hre, and a song. The club was under the leadership of the President, Iosephine Spotts. Other officers: Patricia Dowd, Vice President, Louise Tros- tle, Secretary, Christine Lutz, Clerk of Records. One hzzurlrcd eight A pause for the hikers rcsilesqsaesot Buck row: Anne Wickham, Patricia Dowd, Ellen Apprich. From row: Shirley Blumberg, Martha Baker, Ann Smy. Patricia Dowd and Ann Smy leading a cheer CI-IEERLEADING THIS year the varsity basketball team which won second place in the Central Division was boosted by the cheerleaders who by constant practice under the supervision of Mrs. Krom kept in trim and full of pep. Every Tuesday and Friday afternoon when a basketball game was scheduled for the same evening the familiar yells ofthe cheer- leaders practising for the game echoed through the gym. Anne Wickham, captain of the squad, did a Fine job as leader. At the end of the season Shirley Blumberg was chosen as next year,s captain. One hzn1a'1'ed nine Ewa 9168112-5 'JUEQBQT Eugene Ernst and Anne Wickham jitterbugging SWEATER DANCES ONE Friday every month is set aside for sweater dances, sponsored by Tri-Hi-Y, as an informal dance and time for sociability. This kind of event has only originated in the last few years, but students have en- joyed it so well that this year many more have been planned than ever before. Tickets are sold for refreshments of coca- cola and pretzels, on sale during the dance and publicity is posted a week in advance to urge the student body to participate. The cafeteria, the scene of the affair, is easily converted into a suitable dance floor. For the first few dances, Tri-Hi-Y rented a juke box, however, music is usually supplied by the swing band under the direction of Mr. York. Dancing feet INTER-CLUB DANCE A PATRIOTIC motif was the theme for this year's Inter-Club Dance. The reason, of course, is obvious to all who are constantly being whirled about in this ever-changing world crisis. As chattering couples entered the gymnasium, their eyes fell with pride upon a display at the farther end of the room. There stood a glowing American Flag, brilliantly spotlighted and rippling in the breeze. Red, white, and blue bunting was tacked colorfully on the walls, streamers of the same color scheme flew gaily from the ceiling. Ruth Rehr and George Tait, co-chairmen of the dance, and representatives respectively, of the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y Clubs, were on hand to greet the arriving guests. lack Heath's ten-piece orchestra immediately broke the ice by playing a popular tune which sent scores of couples dancing. Numer- ous congratulations were bestowed upon Ruth Rehr when the band played '4Happy Birthdayw in her honor. Later in the evening prizes were presented to the winners of the Spot and Elimination Dances. Even our gay One bznzzlrcri 1671 NVQ 9265 X165 Q3 EOBQT Inter-Club Dance Smooth rhythm brothers South of the Border were not for- gotten when the band broke into the throb- bing strains of La Conga and the Rhumba, at the request of some happy senor. The National Anthem thrillingly closed the Inter- Club Dance as the boys and girls became sadly aware that it would be a long time be- fore they again would attend so pleasant a school function. Our lllllllllflj elfzfffz X Final arrangements resewatm Edmund Lindemuth, Louise Trostle, Oscar Mogel, Bernice Sheicly, Barbara Peters, George Tait at intermission Marilyn Robitzcr, William Huyett, Iohn Beard, Ann Smy One hzzmirell 1R.-sR. PROM MAY 22, was the date of the annual Ir.-Sr. Prom. In this time of such acute transporta- tion difficulties the committee wisely chose the Iris Club. The convenient location seemed to win the approval of all. Again favoritism prevailed for Iaclc Heath's popular orchestra. This can probably be attributed to the splen- did showing this same orchestra made sev- eral months before at the Inter-Club Dance. Oscar Mogel, serving as committee chairman for the Ir.-Sr. Prom, was aided by a stall which was made up of the following persons: Barbara Peters, Mollie Maier, Ann Smy, Sara Trostle, and Iames Titlow. Zwclzfc Else Q szaazesqsaem Bark row: George Tait, Ruth Rchr, Paul Hessemer, Elcanore Gabel, Oscar Mogel, Frances Pretty, Richard Romig. Fran! row: Barbara Peters, Alyson Dudley, Ilse Apprich, Iane Miller, William Huyett, Iamcs Royer, lean Smith. COLOPHON STAFF AGAIN much praise is due the diligent and energetic Colophon Staff. On them rested the responsibility of creating a permanent docu- ment of the graduating class of 1943. The editor-in-chief and the assistant editor were Iane Miller and William Huyett, respective- ly. Iames Royer as Financial secretary, and Ilse Apprich as treasurer, along with the adviser, Mr. Rank, completed the staff. The Colophon Staff ofiicially opened its season when a community-wide drive for patrons was conducted by members of the senior class, who also cooperated Whole-heartedly by Writing all the articles. Ilse Apprich, William Huyctt, Frances Pretty, Ruth Rehr, lane Miller, center One hzznclred thirteen res sw qsaem lk Back raw: Betty Pomeroy, Mrs. Brininger, Marcia Kciser, Erica littelt. From' row: Marilyn Marks, Miss Caroline Horning. Books for the U.S.O. One hllildffll LIBRARIAN CLUB THE group of girls constantly busy in study halls and after school, getting the experience of library assistance, are members of the Librarian Club. These girls learn among their varied duties a sense of responsibility and care of materials when they mend and bind books and to de- velop an interest in new ideas when they sponsor events such as the campaign during Book Week. Meanwhile they are provided with valuable practical and social experience when they help circulate the books. Their support helps to relieve the work of the librarian and strengthens the girls' own con- ILICKS. fozzriccrz NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ONE OF the greatest recognitions of outstand- ing ability comes through election to the National Honor Society. Election is on a competitive basis with IS? of the senior class and 5? of the junior class being elected each year. The faculty chooses the members on the basis of scholarship, leadership, serv- ice and character. National Honor Society members therefore are the most active, re- spected, studious and intelligent pupils of the junior and senior classes. The new mem- bers admitted by vote this year are: Edmund asm 5565265 QZUEGSQT Lindemuth, Iane Miller, Barbara Peters, Iean Smith and Louise Trostle from the senior class and Patricia Burdick, Darell Rank and Polly Richardson from the junior class. This National Honor Society is comparable to the Phi Beta Kappa of colleges. This society was founded in I92Q among a group of schools. Wyomissing, a charter member, still has less than one hundred students as members. It is found that those in the National Honor Society are congenial and popular in class as Well as having the fine character needed to achieve membership. First row: Ilse Apprich, Iane Miller, Alyson Dudley, Louise Trostle. Second row: Barbara Peters, Patricia' Burdick, Polly Richardson, Paul Hessemer. Third row: Darell Rank, Edmund Lindemuth. One hundred fifteen Q5-Ee 'Q reslzesqststsot First row: Ann Smy, Marilyn Robitzcr, Betty Daniel, Christine Lutz, Patricia Burdick, Ioan Glasser, Shirley Blumberg, Ethel Haas. Second raw: Patricia Iones, Nancy Golder, lane Miller, Sara Trostle, Lorraine Mueller, Elizabeth Meyer, Wilma Oplinger. Third row: Helen Sheetz, Polly Richardson, Shirley Fork, Norma Klein, Nancy Reigner, Helen Marks, Barbara Perfect, lane Redsecker. Fourth row: Dawn Lehman, Edmund Lindemuth, David Grimm, Oscar Mogel. LITERARY CLUB SOMETHING new has been added! A progres- sive group of junior students composed a constitution, procured an adviser in the per- son of Mr. Morris, and founded a Literary Club open to juniors and seniors. The ex- press purpose of the club is best summed up by a quotation from the constitution. Our aim is to extend our knowledge and feeling for, and widen our understanding of, world literature. Odicers of the newly formed club are: Elizabeth Meyers, President, Lorraine Mueller, Vice President, Iane Miller, Trea- Lorraine Mueller reviewing books SLlI'CI'Q S2lI'21 TfOStlC, SCCI'Cl1211'y. Om' hundred sixteen 3gaQ9aig 9265 55165 Q3 KEQSQT L.. X 1 First row: Elizabeth Meyer, Polly Richardson, Christine Lutz, Anne Wickham, Katherine Herrick, Mollie Maier, Patricia Nolan, It-an Smith, Iamcs Palmer. Second row: Anthea Holiner, Marcia Keiscr, Ianc Redsccker, Mary llertolet. Third row: Darcll Rank, Richard Romig, William lilemker, David King, Mrs. Douds, llarbara Peters, Louise Trostle, Alyson Dudley, Richard Hartman, Edmund Linclemuth. FRENCH CLUB INTEREST in France and consequently in the French language has risen considerably since the War. French Club provides a Way by which students put their knowledge of this language to practical use in conversation and singing. Ofhcers are: Alyson Dudley, Presi- dent, Anne Wickham, Vice President, Ed- mund Lindemuth, Secretary, lane Redsecker, Treasurer. The members have had some un- usual experiences this year under the guid- ance of Mrs. Douds. Mrs. Douds, talk on her trip to France and the blackout that followed a meeting at Ruth Rehr's home are but two of the many memorable meetings of the year. The monthly meeting One hzmdrcrl rezfmffm its Q reiizesqafaesot Back row: Miss Printz, Albert Harnley, Shirley Fork, Gloria Mogel, Martha Baker, William Huyett, Richard Chambers Front row: Patricia Burdick, Ellen Apprich, Ilse Apprich, Mary Ann Beallcr, Barbara Lightner PUPPET CLUB ANOTHER very interesting season was en- joyed by the Puppet Club. Twelve persons comprised the total membership. It is the duty of each member to make a puppet at some time during the year. In order to keep in practice a point is made for one or two persons to present a short skit, using the puppets, at each weekly meeting. Several ex- cellent performances were given to various civic groups. A great many calls, requesting added presentations, were received by the club, but, because of a lack of transportation facilities, most of these had to be cancelled. One hmzdrca' eighteen Puppets in the making Ilse Apprich, Oscar Mogel 33941 5565 H165 Q3 l5lBQT Christmas thespians David King, Louise Trostlc, Ncitz Scibert One hnmircd CHRISTMAS PROGRAM THE traditional Christmas Program was a huge success. The program began with preliminary choral numbers by the Glee Club. The im- portant scenes of the Nativity constituted the playg these scenes were interspersed with further carols by the Glee Club. When Elizabeth Meyer, Sarah Lunine, and lean Smith had each sung a solo, the climax of the program was the Christmas Prayer' sung by members of the Glee Club who had encircled the auditorium each with candle in hand. The concluding number was Silent Nightw which the audience joined in singing. nineteen ESQQ SEQ! 51145 '33 SWT Maryann Moyer, Mildred Maier, Anne Wickham accompanied by Marilyn Marks NIGHT OF MUSIC A GREAT deal of attention and effort has been expended to produce in the last few years a Night of Musicf' solely for the benefit of a musically appreciative audience. These performances, with the evidence of what has been accomplished throughout the year in music, climax the work of the music department. Featured in the program this year is the girls chorus of sixty voices, the band concert, and the immortal dramatic production of i'The Murder of Lidice which because of its significant popularity has been added to the musical program. MEMORIAL SERVICE A SENIOR GIRLS, C1-ioRUs of twelve voices provided the musical background for a beau- tiful memorial service held to commemorate the Wyomissing graduates who had lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of the nation. Paul Hessemer, Cooperative Presi- dent, presidedg lean Smith recited Tenny- son's f'Crossing the Bar , and David Grimm delivered the eulogy. Louise Trostle organized the chorus which sang O God of Love, A Prayer from AlcesteU and 'KO Love That Will Not Let Me Gof' The service closed effectively with taps while the assem- bly stood bowed in silent prayer. One fllllidffd twenty as is 5C6llfLGl'J3l5QlQT Row one: Marie Marks, Ethel Haas, Mary Manderbach, Mollie Maier. Row Iwo: Helen Sheetz, Betty Daniel, Frances Ushers on the job Sunclbcrg, Marcia Keiser, Erica Ettelr. USHERS CLUB Foil THE PAST two years the Ushers Club has been one of the newer extra-curricular activi- ties. The organization primarily serves a two- fold purpose: first, to extend a feeling of welcome and friendship to parents and friends entering the school for evening per- formancesg second, to be a means of develop- ing and widening the social experiences of the girls when approaching strangers. ln- cluded in the membership are sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have done a suc- cessful job under the capable leadership of Marcia Keiser, director of activities for two years. One hzmdrerl Iwczzfy-one MPA 939810-5 5l3f54SQ'I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The 1943 Colophon Staff wishes to extend sin eere thanlgs to: Miss Printz, for supervision of art worlgg Mrs. Freed, for rendering assistance in typing copy,' Mr. Milford, for correction of copy,' Phil Lewis, for his excellent photographyj Iaclg Snyder, for kind help in photographyg and to Mr. Ranlqlfor his generous and invaluable aid,' as well as to all the faculty who hare with us so well in the arduous matters of photography. One hundred twenty-two Mr. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Angstadt and Mrs. R. N. Apprich Miss Carrie Arnold b Mrs. Mr. Mr. Florence Arnold and Mrs. William T. Arnold and Mrs. H. C. Atkinson Miss Margaret Ann Atkinson Mr. Raymond Auchter Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Baily Mrs. A. I. Baird Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Baker Miss Mabel Balmer Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bare Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Baumbach Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. Bausher Mr. Theodore C. Bausher Mrs. Myrtle Beard Miss Frances Benjamin PATRONS Mrs. A. Beshore Mr. William Black Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Blemker Mr. and Mrs William C. Brenner Mrs. Warren Bridegam Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Brininger Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Broome Mr. and Mrs Iesse Brown Major and Mrs. W. W. Bryans Mrs, Horace Burdick Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Butler Miss Mary Capallo Mr. and Mrs. William T. Eck Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Edgerton Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Eiler Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Eisenmann Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Engelhardt Mr. and Mrs Henry Ermentrout, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ernst Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ettelt Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Eyrich Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fahrenholt Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fichthorn Mr. and Mrs. Neil H. Field Mrs. H. V. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fleck Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Ford Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Fork Mr. and Mrs. Eli Fox Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Frederich Mr. Harold Freeland Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Freund Mr. Fred Friedmann Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Fry Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fry Benjamin Fryer Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Funk and Mrs. Arthur Gabel Kenneth Gabel Miss H. M. Gartlan Russel Gehret Mr. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Cassel Mr. and Mrs. Donald Charlton Mrs. Iohn Clark Mr. and Mrs. Ioseph Corea Mrs. Kenneth Craft Mrs Mrs. . Paul Craig H. S. Craumer Croll Sc Keck Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Davies Delta Realty Corp. Mr. and Mrs Augustus Dennison Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dieffenbach Mr. and Mrs Iohn B. Diener Mr. and Mrs A. A. Dinsmore, Ir. Mr. and Mrs Caleb Dowd Margaret U. Downey Mr. and Mrs. George Dudley Mrs. Harry Dunkelberger Mr. and Mrs. Iohn U. Gehris Mr. and Mrs. Paul N. Gehris Mr. and Mrs A. W. Gery Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Ginn Glen-Gery Brick Shale Corp. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Golder Dr. and Mrs. Golding Mr. and Mrs George Gormley Mr. and Mrs, Hanns Gramm Mr. and Mrs Harold W. Grill Mr. and Mrs Leo Grill Mr. and Mrs H. A. Grimm Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Groff Dr. and Mrs. Robert Guest Stanley L. Haag Mrs. Iulia Hafer Rev. and Mrs. Iohn R. Hahn Mr. and Mrs. H. Halbach One hundred twenty-three .Ei sieillle-5113254421 Mr. and 33 Q resreesqasem Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hangen Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hartman Major and Mrs. A. Harwick Mr. and Mrs. Iohn A. Heckman Anna Heimbach Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Hemmerieh Iune Herneisen Mr, and Mrs. Herneisen Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Hertzog Mr. Emil Hess Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hessemer Hcttinger Bros. Mrs. William E. Hettinger Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hlest Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hoffman Mrs. H. W. Hogeland Hollywood Cleaners Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hopkins Mrs. Iohn D. Horst Lt. and Mrs. Amos Huyett Miss Ianet L. Huyett Mrs. Irvin Huyett Iris Club Mr. and Mrs. Iames H. Iacobs Mr. and Mrs. Morris W. Iames Mr. Henry Ianssen Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Ienckcs Mrs. Robert Iepson Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lehman Ray Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leinbach Mr. and Mrs. Louis Leinbach Mr. George Lereh Mr. Redington Lerch Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lerch Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Lidstone Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Lightner Mr. and Mrs. Edmund K. Lindcmuth Mr. Iames D. Lindemuth Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin I. Livingood Dr. Iohn E. Livingood Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Ludwig Mr. and Mrs. Lunine Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Lutz Mr. Sidney Mcllvain Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. MeQuillen Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Maier Mr. and Mrs. George Manderbach Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Mark Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marks Mr. and Mrs. Ioseph D. Marks Mrs. E. Richard Meinig Mr. and Mrs. Christian F. Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Iacob Miller Mr. and Mrs. Landis Miller Mr. and Mrs. Ralph O. Miller Mr. and Mrs. H. 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