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Foreword THIS YEARBOOK IS THE LAST MANIFESTATION OF OUR WORK TOGETHER AS A CLASS.

IT IS NOT MERELY THE WORK OF THE

YEARBOOK STAFF BUT OF EVERY MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF '47. EACH AND EVERYONE OF US HAS HAD A PART IN IT. THE

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HOPES, OUR STUDIES, OUR FUN, OUR DREAMS, AND OUR FRIENDSHIPS. BY NEXT FALL WE WILL BE SCATTERED IN BUSINESS AND IN SCHOOL THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, PROBABLY NEVER TO COME TOGETHER AS A CLASS. THIS IS A RECORD OF THE THINGS WE SHOULD LIKE TO REMEMBER ABOUT OUR FRIENDS, OUR TEACHERS, AND OUR SCHOOL. THESE WILL HAVE A PLACE IN OUR MEMORIES WHICH NO OTHER FRIENDS , OR TEACHERS, OR SCHOOL WILL EVER BE ABLE TO USURP.

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Dedication WE, THE CLASS OF

1947,

DEDICATE OUR YEARBOOK TO

RICHARD H. McFEELY, OUR BELOVED HEADMASTER. WE SHOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR ALL THAT HE HAS DONE FOR US AND FOR HIS FINE SPIRIT WHICH HAS BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US TO MEET LIFE HONESTLY AND COURAGEOUSLY.

HIS GREAT UNDERSTANDING AND HIS TIMELY SENSE OF HUMOR ARE TRAITS WE SHALL NEVER FORGET. WE KNOW THAT HIS KINDNESS AND TOLERANCE HAVE BROADENED OUR OUTLOOK THIS YEAR, AND WE FEEL CONFIDENT THEY WILL CONTINUE TO ENLIGHTEN THE YOUTH OF THE FUTURE.

HIS IS A REAL ROLE-THAT OF EDUCATOR AND FRIEND. WE THANK HIM FOR EVERYTHING HE HAS STOOD FOR AND WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM WITH LOVE AND RESPECT.

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L ef t to ri ght, sea ted-Al va h Small , H o b~,o n Pittman , Berni ce W oern er, E li za Blac kburn , Ann Whitcraft , Cl ay to n F arraday, M•rs. G oebbels, M arga ret Mun roe. Mrs. Chandler, E valina Co llin s. L eft to righ t , standin g-H owa rd Trau twein , F rancis Brill , M ark E merson , Iso lde Klarmann , H owa rd C omrie, F rances Y o un g, Richard H asbro uck, M arjori e Stuart , Lesli e N icholso n, D o roth y Benner, Mrs. Fogg, Cy ril H arvey , E li zabeth L in to n, P ric ill a Brya nt , F rank G roff .

Goon LucK , Mrss STUART We are all indeed sorry to hear that Miss Stuart is leaving Friends' Central after this year. Both those of us who are leaving and those of us who remain will never forget her. That cheery smile and sparkling personality have grown to be a tradition around school. Yes , we will miss you , Stuie ; but our loss is certain to be another's gain. From all of us come best wishes for a happy and successful future :

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CLAS S HISTORY Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! To my left you see a row of twelve and one half tents. Do not push or shove, but walk carefully ·into the half tent which bears the tag , " Kindergarten. " If you look closely, you will see four boxes of era yons which have been pr~ served through the past thirteen years. The first box belonged to Dave Trumper who was never seen without a serape in one hand and an encyclopedia in the other ; th e second box belonged to Sally James, who later learned •to draw a straw bridge; the vhird box belonged to Pat Spotts , who with a Blue and Gray under her arm, was kept rather busy rearranging Lorna Master's budget to allow for more candy. As you approach the first tent , notice th<llt th e flap is mysteriously opened by an electric eye owned by Bill Gillam. Inside is a Mexican silver question mark that once sparkle·d on Jackie Zenker's lapel. In the second tent we observe first a model airplane that at one tim e saw better days in the hands of " Fearless Fussell ," the famous inventor, and a pearl studded knife that kept carving magic initials guided by the hand of Marie Elliott. The init•ials spelled W. A. D. or maybe W . D. A. ? Observe also a well used ping-pong ball which belonged to Armin Stecher. Let us look through our binoculars toward the third tent where we first learned to navigate imaginary boats on oceans of our own fantasy. In the fourth tent we see one box of battered oil paints that belonged to Jane Webster who , as soon as she joined us, began to paint Egyptian costumes. Also we see a well preserved b:::>ok that is ·called An Introduction to Acting Technique , or How Can I Get Out of This ? Who else could be its owner but Janie Wurster ? In t'be fifth tent we do not see any new exhibits, but there is evidence of much activity. We learned not only to count on our fingers but also our toes. A major catastrophe was narrowly avoided when in order to solve a frustrating fraction , someone almost cut off three toes. In the sixth •tent we see hanging upon the wall , .two braids of !human hair, with big ribbons tied on the ends. No , it isn ' t evidence of visiting Indians, but Holly Balch 's clipped tresses. And here is a bow and arrow belonging to Jim Spatola , who came just in time for Robin Hood. In the seventh tent we see a finger printir.g set that belonged to June Harris , Girl Deteotive. In the eighth tent please notice a well worn score of " Stardust" which wa s presented to us in Assembly by Louise Phillips . In the ninth tent we see first a pile of p:::>sters announcing respectively " Freshman Frolic," " Sophomore Hop," " Junior Prom ," and " Senior Prom ," all drawn by Joyce LaRoche. Second , we see a piano that belonged to Sally " Eighty-Eight Keys " Burden ; third, several worn out basketballs that were once used by Sally Folger; fourth , a stack of manuscripts with the word " Skit" written on them in Missy Fitzgerald's handwril!:ing; fiftb, a Haverford College banner that bung in Julie Miller's room ; sixth, a book of orderly minutes respectfully submitted by Joyce Boardman; seventh , a scale of justice with Briggy Solmitz's fingerprints on .it; and last but not least, a chart showu"!g stgns of a "Thorndale" accent that identifies Nance "Oh ! those socks" Carlson .

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In the tenth tent we discover a box of candy that Ed Androyan forgot i'l his hurry to get away from a certa·i n teacher , and a diagram of a path from the Upper School to a certain car owned by Eileen and Betty Jane Selmi, a path made by Margie Rogers among others. We also see a lot of papers tbat say F . C. S. News, business manager : these no doubt w ere possessed by Barbara Acomb. A book called Etiquette has Christine Meyer 's nam e in it : ar:other book, How to Wink Ninety-Nine Ways , has a Wilcox signature in it ; a license plate on the wall has " Valley Forge" on ·it. (You can be sure Pat Voorhees owned that ) : a dilapidated old hat that must have belonged to Dick Gooper: a much used pencil that bears the name D ick Marcus , who probably used it to write his outstanding arrangem ent of " Begi n the Beguine ," and a clipping from the newspaper concerning Kir.dergarten teachers ( without a doubt Doris Lauber cut that out ). Over .here is a form for some kind of track-Paul Carey must have bee n ·its owner. In the eleventh tent we are impressed by a t£ar-stained docum ent- G eorge Schcol's release of Mr. Dick to us . W e behold a camera that produced wonderful pictu res at th e touch of Mary Lou Craig's hand ; a scarred and sacred football shared by Dick Relick and B ob F ereshetian, along with two of the qu ie test boys, Bill Dorrance and Bru ro La ng necker. In th e twelfth tent , which is by far the most crowded , we see a pair of football shoes that were worn clear through by Dwight " Twinkle Toes" Speaker : ten classy sport jackets that Bob McDermott lent to 'the "te n best dressed men "; a piece of paper with the word " make-out" written on it (Emie Prudente larter gave this paper to W ebster's dictionary ). One also sc:es a Coast Guard uniform discarded by Bill Lungren; a blond curl that rro lon ger graces Fl ossi e Hinkle's foreh ea d ; a sign •that says " Silence" designed by Mary Emilie, who entered w ith a bang ! The hitch hike bo ys, Larry J ohnson, John Packer, and Lew Johnson are sauntering around the cage on the left ; and observe closely , ladies and gentlemen, does that boy over there, Frank Parks, remind you of a leopard ? Walt Fromm er, on the other ha nd, is a wolf. Keep looking and you will see preserved und er gla[s Kenny Hald eman 's address on electronics for the U .N. ; h ere •is th e spot where May Ri eke r, our d:stinguished public speaker, awarded honorable m er.tion to Jim Price, th e forty-wink wond er. Bob Short, Ken King , and D itty ( or did n 'rt he ?) Jon es waJtched th is spectacle w :th mounting interest. The pins and patterns belonged ro Carol Lehrfeld , creator of ankle length styles: and George Lavin is the boy you see still dangl•ing from the tent top, where his feet wo n' t get in .his way . Hrre are th e Brazil nuts Ed Zautner munched on whil e writing a good neighbor policy. Is this the contract Dick Shoemaker signed with Arthur Murray ? W e have here a picture of Rod Bosbyshell interv iewing a band : and h ere is a copy of a speech " Muggs" McGinnis forgot to take with him , as usual. This, ladies and gentlemen, ends our tour of tents. And now , kindly move on to the nex t main attraction , that stupendous assortm ent of clowns and artists of every kind. LORNA MASTER

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BARBARA JANE ACOMB

" Barbie"

Barbara, better known as " Barbie" to her friends , entewd Friends' Central in the B class. Although she is quiet and modest, Barbie is always in the middle of what ever happens to be going on , for she is sincere, friendly, lots of fun , and always agreeable. She's an ardent Haverford enthusiast and is seen at many of their functions. About campus, Barbie can be found at most anytime looking for ads for the News , or taking attendance. Afternoon finds her either on the hockey or baseball fields , or perhaps racing across the basketb~ll or tennis courts. And so to our gal with " those timely remarks" we wish luck and success always.

EDWARD K. ANDROY AN

" Ed"

Anytime you want to see "Ed" during lunch period, all you have to do is look ·in the "rec" room and you can see him getting his noon exercise with the ping-pong enthusiasts. He came to us as a sophomore and brought along his wavy hair and terrific smile. When Ed isn ' t an active member of the Dug-Out Club, he takes part in football, basketball , and baseball. The teachers would like to know where all the bubble gum comes from, but, of course, no one knows. Do they, Ed?

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HOLLAND S. BALCH

"Hally''

Known for her humor and wisecracks, it's no wonder Holly ·is a popular member of our class. That easy blush is a constant source o f amusement to :her friends. She's been with us from 6th grade , and seems to have been collecting rir.gs Ever since. She was our B class treasurer and as chairman of th e ring committee had a lot to do with getting us our class rings. She can be seen on the hockey field or working on the editorial staff of the F. C. S. News. Her enthusiasm, quick smile, and friendliness will not be forgetten.

MARY EMILIE BANGS

"Mary Emilie" An enchanting 'smile, a quiet voice , and a gracious dignity make up Mary Emilie's charm. Just coming to Friends' Central this year from Haverford High, she :has proved her ability by heading th e refreshment committee for the Prom and also taking an active part in Publ·ic Speaking. We all like Mary's tricky clothes specially on that darling figure. She is always in a great hurry and can usually be seen rushing off to chemistry class.

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JOYCE ALICE BOARDMAN

"Juicy"

Since she came in ninth grade, Joyce's career at school has been a varied one. From the beginning we knew her for her thorough , thoughtful. and leisurely manner. Have you seen her hurry anywhere? Have you ever seen her flustered? No, Joyce is our steady gal. Her jobs as a~sistant art editor of the Blue and Gray, senior class secretary, and member of the record book staff gave proof of her dependability. However , since her excur~ion " South of the Border," Joyce has been known as the little Senorita from Mexico. Even the Spanish interpreter at the United Nations mistook her for a native with that black hair and those dark brown eyes. We should all be tri ll·ing Spanish " r's" if we had Joyce with us much longer.

RODN EY BOSBYSHELL

" Bas"

Here comes our boy " Bos", With that line h e hands out, the g·irls , particular! y that certain one, haven't got a chance. He's another one of those Lansdowne boys and another good athlete, too. It s2ems all six of the boys from Lansdowne are all-around good guys. Rod came to us in his senior year and made good right off the bat. Outstanding in football, basketball, and baseball, his particular traits are burr haircuts, a fondness for potatoes, and just eat ing in general. H e also dist•inguished himself as one of the co-writers of our new Alma Mater. Thanks for the song and best of luck, B os.

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SARAH ANNE BURDEN

" Sally"

Although Sally is not what you would call an outdoor gal, she has plenty of other interests. She is noted for her piano playing, which we've all enjoyed many times. She joined us in the ninth grade and got right to work on the staff of the Centenary Play in her sophomore year. You never fail to see her hurrying around through the halls or combing that blond hair. With her well-known energetic personality she's bound to succeed in life.

PAUL JAMES CAREY, JR. "Champ" Paul is the sportman of our class. If any of us should drop in at the race track , we would quite probably find one cf Paul's horses running. He is a bit on the qui et side, but when he feels !•ike talking he usually does just that. Some people say Paul's last name should be Ford instead of Carey, since Paul has never been seen in the same one twice. He is not often found on F. C.'s cam pus in the company of a female; we sometimes wonder if Paul is holding the torch for an outside interest. But whatever the case, there is no doubt that Champ's future will be happy and prosperous.

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NANCY GENE CARLSON

"Nance"

Nance joined us at the beginning of our ninth grade year and has sin'Ce proved herself to be a really vital member of the class. Elected to the vice-presidency of the class in her sophomore year, Nance became manager of all the girls sports teams in her junior and senior years. And if there is any doubt about her ability , it should certa•inly prove itself unfounded by th e excellent way in which she has handled the difficult job as ed·i tor-in-chief of our yearbook . . . You can a! ways tell when Nance is around by those infectious giggles that seem to spill out from morning till night and you can always make her blush by asking her to pronounce something be·ca use she's noted for that terrific Thorndale accent. Always willing to help , whatever the cause, Nance 's good humor and ever- ready smile will not be forgotten by her many friends and will carry her far on the road to success.

RICHARD H. CooPER

"Coop"

Whenever the movie projector gets broken , they nearly a! ways call on " Coop" to fix it. You might not know it when you see "The Hat" on him, but he is one of the most athletic-minded boys in school as he takes part in football, soccer, crew, and tennis. Dick came in our class as a sophomore and has taken an active part in Student Council and the SerV'ice Club. When there 's too much snow on the ground and Coop can't get out, he likes to have a quiet game of ping-pong, although sometimes it isn ' t so quiet.

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MARY LOUISE CRAIG

"Lou"

That happy, good natured, laughing girl running down the hockey field, or basketball court, dashing back and forth from the "chem" lab, and knitting argyles is Mary Lou. Lou, who came to us in her junior year nearly !2ft us when her parents left for San Francisco, but was able to stay w1ith Chris for a year. It is easy to see that Lou's hobby is photography, as this tall, blond-haired gal is always seen snapping shots around school or else looking for something she has lost. We know she will never suffer for Jack of friends wherever she goes.

WILLIAM H. DORRANCE, JR. "Bill" B,ill is one of our boys from Lansdowne and one who has his eye on aviation as his future. Anything you'd like to know about planes or navigat>ion just ask Bill. He is one of Mrs. Benner's "Happy Hour" boys, and a crew member. Bill was also a lineman on the football team . Known around school as being neat, a good sport, and afraid of girls, he likes the Navy, but not the three year hitch.

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MARIE E. ELLIOTT One of the most all-around students in the class-that's Marie. She not only holds the job of class president as she did in ninth grade : but she's also seen on the hockey , basketball, and baseball teams . is a member of rhe News staff and a swell cheerleader. In all of these activities she seems to excel. Always full of energy and never without a smile or a helping hand, Marie has made many friends since her entrance here 'way back in second grade. One of the prettiest gals on the campus (did you note that cute profile and those big eyes ?) it's no wonder with her personality she 's so popular.

ROBERT HAIG FERESHETIAN

"Fershet" Bob is one of the "big wheels" around the school: As co-captain of our football team . vice-president of the senior class. and an active member of numerous other committees. That monster tackle can usually be four..d admiring ( ?) his beard or trying 'to figure out with what g'irl he is currently in love. Bob will be remembered by the 'Senior trig class as "Mrs. Benner's biggest problem.'' but he certainly seems to have done all right for himself in other fields. In view of his past achievements he's bound to be a success.

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MARIAN P. FITZGERALD

"Missy"

"Missy," the original little Miss Fixit, can usually be fou,n d off in a corner discussing someone' s la,test problem with them, complete with those famous prize remarks. Noted most for her hilarious skits, Missy can be observed deep in conversation with Mr. Farraday about the latest script. AI ways active on something -dance publicity, the yearbook, or ticket selling, the peppy F. C. S. cheerleader also helps solve ( ?) the many money troubles of the senior class with her experience as treasurer of the junior girls as a background. A cute little package of dynamite, known for her swell personality ever since her entrance here in ninth grade, here is one girl who will surely make her mark in the bright horizon.

SALLY ANN FOLGER

"'Sally"

Sally's noted for many things at F. C. 'including that wonderful personality, t,hose big blue eyes, and that sports ability plus. She wields a wicked hockey stick, is a whiz as basketball captain, and a s'tar in baseball; but that's not all-she's attracted< many friends (especially that certain one) since her entrance here in ninth grade; and she was a swell class pte'Sident in her sophomore year. She's one who can a! ways be counted on as a pal. Never lets anything go by; and oh, those sharp remarks! Worries about 'Liza and Spanish (for no apparent reason) but always comes through. With her faculty to get along with evnyone, we know we don't need to wish her luck because it's head ed her way anyhow.

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WALTER DUNN FROMMER "Tink" Although he joined us in our senior year, we ' ve gotten to know Walt and his vivid imagination very well. He likes loud ties, socks, and Christmas, (that's the time .they hang mistletoe in doorways). Many people probably don't know his nickname; but he most likely got it from fooling around with all those ma t'J-J courses throughout the year. " Tinker" supplied the senior boys with most of their pingpong balls, while complaining that his gifts were not appreciated. In our crystal ball we see a bright and happy future for Walt.

RICHARD L. FussELL

" Fuss"

Dick, our class money man, is usually found roaming about the senior class room shouting, " How about some dues! " Al·though Dick is not the noisiest male in our class, he circulates throug:hout the school with little lost motion and can usually be found explaining to Spatola the trouble he is having with his famous Ford. " Fuss" has been a loyal m ember of our class since second grade , and we wonder ·if we would ever have reached our senior year without his financial guidance.

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WILLIAJ\i LAWRENCE GILLAM

" Bill" Here he is. the c!ass szcretary and the Service Committee announcer. Do you hav2 a joke in need of appreciation ? Tell it to Bill. When he's not writing notes during class meeting , he can be heard making or seconding motions. B'ill has been with us ever since the first grade and is better known as the "Brain". He is goodnatured , witty , and headed for a bright future. We all know it becaus e of those straight O 's, and we don ' t mean zero's.

R. KENNETH HALDEMAN

"Ken"

There goes that smooth eager beaver with a certain good looking girl from Phila. Electric. His pleasing smile and manner plus that rugged hairdo would make a hit anywhere , and F. C. is no exception. He entered in the twelfth grade and has been an honorary member of the Dig-Out Club. You can usually find Ken in the home room, hard at work on some tough problem or in that slick Chevy on the way to the station with Bill G. From all of us the best of luck to you and Mary , Ken .

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JUNE WINIFRED HARRIS

"Junior"

June tripped gaily into F. C. S. in the seventh grade. "Tripped" appl,ies to her light-footed walk and typifies her usual cheerfulness. This a.ttitude is still present even after a ,hard battle with a physics experiment, which she completes as she does everything she starts, even if it takes several days. During her stay here she was active on the hockey field, in the Service Cl,ub, and parl'icularly as secretary of the International Relations Organization. June is greatly envied for her perfect features and flawless complexion , although she herself emphatically denies it. Her helpfulness and quiet gaiety will always assure her of the respect and friendship of everyone she meets.

E. FLORENCE HINKLE

"Flossie"

Flossie's the girl with the little voice and big smile. As one of our newcomers she pitched right in and led our Community Chest drive, bringing us over the top with flying colors. She's not a good boxer, but she certainly is a good punch maker. We tasted the eVIidence at the Senior Prom. She ·is a wiHing and responsible worker, always ready to de more than her share. Her humor ar..d good sportsmanship have certain! y added to all our fun and good times.

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SALLY JAMES

'Sally"

Sally has been with us all the way from kindergarten to the senior year ex cept for a breathing space in tenth grade . She has been active in th e Service Club and on the Blue and Gray staff as an editor for two years and assistant editor for one. When sh e wasn ' t at various committee meetings during lunch hour she could usually be found kniHing mittens and scarves for her friends and family , or socks fo r Ben. Any slight witticism would bring forth her familiar giggle. Sally's art ability should provid e an excellent career or h obby , while h er ability to fit in w ith , and be an ess ential part of, any gr c up has p rovided and will continue to bring h er many fri ends .

LAWREN CE JOHNSON

" Larry"

He 's one of our Chester boys , and we ' re all proud of him . In sports Larry is tops on the football , basketball. baseball and track teams. With that nice personality , Chester accent , and big smile, he is h eading for big things. Larry came to us in h is senior year after being discharged from the Navy . By the way , did yo u know he was Box•i ng Champ of the Fleet ? (at least , that is what he said ) . N everthel ess , no matter where this boy goes after leaving Friends', we know he ' ll make a name for himself.

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L Ewrs T. JoH~soN

" Lew"

Lew Johnson will be rem embered for his friendly manner and his long, loud laugh. The " M edia Flash" played foot ball but is better known for his active work in t'he Dig -Out Club. Lew , who still thinks college girls are tops , pals around with Carey ar:d " Moose" and uses his study periods to write love letters . He entered in <th e senior year and has on e ambition-to beat the " Th e Moose" in ping-pong. In this and everything else he tries , we w ish him luck and success.

JOHN R. JONES

" Dit"

" Dit" is ·the redhead of the class and is known and liked by everyone. One of the best athletes of the year, he !has really come up in the world at F . C. They say he J,ikes brunettes and ping-pong. Who ever heard of playir.g ping-pong with a brunette, or have we been missing something ? An other Lansdowne boy who came to us in his senior year, he will be heading for college next year , and it will be a lucky school that gets him, with football, basketball, and baseball under lh·i:s belt. Whereever he goes , F. C. will never forget Dit because he was on e of those who helped to write <Our swell Alma Mater ; thanks a million , Dit. Heres luck to you whereever you go !

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J. KENNETH KING

"Kenny"

Kenny is one of the many F. C. boys from Lansdowne and one of our ex-service men. The girls go wild when he goes by, but Ken likes only blondes, brunettes and redheads. What a coach this boy turned out to be! He did a wonderful job coaching the fourteen-year-ol,d-team, as is shown by their record. Coming to us in his senior year, ihe has participated in many activiuies including the Senior Prom decoration committee. His dream is to become a ball player in the big time, and we know he'll make it. To Kenny also goes a vote of thanks for that beautiful Alma Mater. We all know he is headed for big things, and we're behind him one hundred per cent.

WILLIAM C. LANGNECKER, JR.

"Bruno" Mr. Groff's right hand man during the summer months, Bruno turns his •interests to football, basketball, and baseball when school starts. His ability is shown by his captaincy of uhe J. V. football team. Always prompt and cheerful, Bill is a stellar addition to our class, having entered F. C. S. in his junior year. We feel sure that Bruno will have no trouble accomplishing anything he sets out to do after leaving here ri n June.

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JOYCE MARILYN LAROCHE

" Joyce" Somewhere between Mr. Pittman's art studio, the girls' dining room (Girls' A.A. M eeting), and the gym , you are sure to catch a fleeting glimpse of one of l:lhe cutest girls in our class. Her Pepsodent smile flashes brightly as she makes one of her noted witty remarks , and of course it 's Joyce. Her duties as president of the Girls ' Athletic Association . art editor of the yearbook and the B lue and Gray, cheerl Eader and varsity letter girl, always have her on the run . Entering F. C. S. in ninth grade , Joyce soon became famous for her wideeyed innocence, that friendliness , and her swell clothes. Now outstanding for her reliability , activity, and personality, Joyce is sure to attain success. '

DORIS VIRGINIA LAUBER

" Docie"

Doris, better known as " Dor•ie" to her friends , entered the portals of Friends' Central in the B class. Her summ ers are spent at Ocean City , and winter will find her at many of the Lower Merion dances. Although she may be quiet, she has such a sincere and affable personality it is no wonder that " Dorie" was elected secretary of the A class girls ar:d a representative of the girls' A. A. in her junior year ; and that in both her junior and senior years she was a representative to Student Counc:t. Our cla ~ s has been lucky to have had this 'gal with THE laugh on their hockey, baseball. and archery teams. May you never lose touch with your friends , Dorie ; and lots of luck !

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GEORGE JOSEPH LAVIN, JR.

"Chink" George Lavin, who commutes from Audubon, New Jersey, will be remembered by all for that well-groomed look . "Chink ," who plays football, basketball, and baseball, is known among the boys for his lunch-time stories. He entered in his senior year and can usually be seen talking about Audubon with Ernie and Mac or Muggs. The shy lefthander, who seems to be allergic (?) to girls, can sometimes be found ( if you look hard enough) in the rec. room watching some of the stars put on a ping-pong exhibition. Best of luck to the '·A udubon Kid."

CAROL IRENE LEHRFIELD "Carol" Carol is ·the girl with the friendly smile and flashing dimples, whos e laugh is always heard at unexpected moments . Entering Friends' Central in her senior year she was one of those responsible for the wonderful decorations at th e Senior Prom . Carol's gay " Hi , there" may be heard all around school, but especially near th e art studio. We all wish her lots of luck in her art career and predict for her a successful future.

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WILLIAM H. LUNGREN

" Bitt'

The " Springfield Flash ' can be found in the halls of the Upper School talking to a girl or girls at most recesses and lunch periods. Bill always has a smile for every one, especially the girls. He is a prominent member of most of our teams ar:d many years will pass before the last-min ute, extra point that Bill kicked against Episcopal , ( the one that gained us a championship ) will be forgo tten.

RICHARD M. MARCUS

"Pierre M arcu" "The senior boys aren ' t doing so well in getting their money in for the Service Club," could often be 'h eard from Dick during the Service Club drive. Although not a " boogie woogie " fan , Dick's piano recitals were enjoyed by all. You can always hear him having his noonday chat with Bill and Dave about physics or chemistry , and of course a little argument on the side. You might t'hink it's a red streak coming down City Line in the morning, but it 's only Dick and his red hair trying not to be late again.

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LORN A MASTER

"Lorna"

A " pioneer" of the class, one who has wea,thered the storm and the calm at F. C. sir.ce kindergarten days, Lorna is an outstanding member of the Centenary Players and a staff m ember of the B lue and Gray. She has been helpful and co-operative in class affairs as long as we can rem ember. Lorna causes almost every girl in the class to drool over her naturally curly hair. When th e rest of us are dreading a damp rainy day, Lorna can leave her bandana home and still look " in the pink. " Whereever she goes to college, we are sure that Lorna 's happy smile and wholehearted good humor will be a welcome asset.

RoBERT E. McDERMOTT Lower Merion 's gift to F. C. was the blushing basketball star, Bob McDermott. The well -dressed Ardmore sharpshooter is known for his witty sayings. He seems to be constantly " in the pink ," blushing, that is, because of the ribh:ng he gets from E. J. " Mac 's" favorite hangout is th e Ardmore bowling alleys. (It's not true that you go 'there to hide from girls , is it, Squirt ?) Or.e of the many veterans in the senior class, Mac's chief ambition 1in life is to pass algebra.

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FRANCIS JOSEPH McGI~NIS

" Muggs" Here comes the quietest guy in the sch ool except when it com es to footballjust ask the guys that played on the other side of the hne. Muggs also was out for basketball , baseball and track . Ther 2 isn ' t any sport he doesn ' t know about. Muggs is one of the boys fr om Lansdowne wtho came to us in his senior year. He has a million dollar smil e, but it 's kind of hard to get it out of him. One thing is certain: girls don ' t affect him except in his weaker mcments , which is m ost of the time. Muggs is h eading for Holy Cross College. H ere' s all the best of luck to " McGutsy. "

MARY CHRISTINE MEYERS

" Chrissie" Chrissie of the jewelry and the infec tio us giggle entered our midst in the tenth grade. Since then S!he has made a place for herself in many organizations. She is president of the I. R. 0. , representative to the Senior Red Cross Council on Understanding , copy editor of the yearbook, assistant art editor of the Blue and Gray , and business and publicity manager for the 19 46 Centenary play. Her sincerity an,d friendliness will win her many friends and much success in her post-F. C. S. work.

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JULIA ANN MILLER

"Julie"

Julie, the gal who came to Friends' Central in the ninth grade, is one of our most vivacious and well-groomed membzrs. The senior class is a! ways cheered by Jul1ie's friendly and sincere personality. Hockey is not alone among Julie 's accomplishments. Lacrosse, archery, and business managing the News also stand high among her interests. We can ' t wish enough luck to this gal who has contributed so much to the class of '47.

JOHN H. PACKER

"Pack"

.Ailong with ~he new students this year came John H. Packer, better known as " Pack," our curly-haire.d boy from out Newtown way. He is sometimes compared to Marco Polo because of his already famous travels . John's pzt hate sze ms to be washing his car: he arrives eV2ry day ·in that mud-colored contraption with the black paint underneath. He will always feel at ease wherever he may go, for his friendly attitude and " would be" jokes make him a standout among his friends.

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FRANK BRAMER PARKS, Ill. " Dad" Dad is the boy with the queerest laugh m the school. With tbat laugh you wouldn't think he was the strong, silent type , but he •is. Dad hails from Darby and came to us in his senior year after being discharged from the Marines. Not only is he one of the best liked fellows in the school, but he's one of the school's best athletes, and we do mean best. Being one of the most outstanding ends the F. C. football team has had in a long time, Dad also was a standout in basketball and baseball. We all know Dad is heading for the top and whatever college lands him , we know he' ll have it right under his thumb two weeks after he gets there.

LOUISE MOORE PHILLIPS "Louise"

If you should happen to pass a senior classroom in whic!h gales of laughter are shattering the otherwise somber air, the chances are that Louise has made up another of her famous jokes. But jokes aren ' t the only things t>his ambitious, blueeyed blond commed.enne is noted for; since her a:rival in eighth grade, her lovely v:::•ice has made her a most welcome entertainer in our student talent assemblies. Aside frcm all this, &he has been an enthusiastic Szrvice Committee representative, was on the junior varsity hockey team, and in her senior year was on the second team as goalie. With her many great assets it is easy to see that Louise will go far on the road to success and win a great many friends on the way.

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JAMES S. H. PRICE

" Lefty"

Another new member of our class this year, Jim is known to everybody for his smile and cheerful manner. Jim may turn out to be a lawyer yet, since he usually seems to be arguing with someone about the suburban sports situation. An ardent fan of h is home town, Swarthmore, h e is an outstanding performer on the football field. Some of the boys say Jim is a wolf , but that isn't true. He 'is just friend ! y toward everybody. We are expecting big things from Lefty in the future.

ERNEST J. PRUDENTE

" E.J."

E. J. seems to be F. C.'s outstar:ding all-round athlete. As an all-scholas,tic tackle , star center of the basketball team, and a terrific baseball player ( so he says), he seems to do well for himself. Betw :en hid in g from Margie and kidding " Mac", E. J. has rlittle time to himself. Ernie, who calls himself " the master physicist, " tells us he 's not a lady killer: but we ' ve seen lhim in action. Nevertheless we predict a grand future for E. J.

J. RICHARD RELICK

"Dick"

Dick is our senior class representative to the White House; in other words, he's the senior boys' president. Dick is known for his dependability by both the teachers and his classmates. He always has a smile for everyor.e and usually a corny joke to accompany it. Dick has held down a good many jobs in his school career. He was president of the boys' A.A., co-captain of the football team and has participated wholehearted! y in many onher activities. Burr haircut , sharp suits, and wild shoes are just a few of Dick's recognizable traits. We are sure Dick Relick Wlill be as outstanding a citizen outside of school as he has been at F. C. S.

MAy A. RIEKER

"May"

Although May .is a newcomer this year, she has won many friends for herself and is a swell addition to the class. Noted for her cuteress ( oh, those brown eyes) and her unfailing willingness to help a friend , May can be counted on for whatever is needed whether it be sympathy, a joke, or her notes. Although she's well known for ber gullibi1lity (?), she can always add a timely remark which is good for laughs. Usually found worrying about something (something new everyday) she still finds time to work on school committees and to go out for sports. We're sure she'll have fun and success wherever she goes.

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MARJORIE AMBROSINE ROGERS

" Margie" Margie, our peppy little brunette, cam e to F. C. in .h er sophomore year and brought with her a vivacious personahty and good disposition. Laughing, biting her nails , digging out, and date troubles are just a few of Margie 's particular traits. She is noted for >her dark eyes, her generosity , and above all h er lovabl e sense of humor. Along with all this sh e has mad e a place for herself on •the hockey field as well as the basketball court. Alvh o ugh she is allergic to studies, we predict a very ro sy future for this attractive gal.

B E TTY JANE SELMI

" B .J. "

" B.J. " is one of the tinier m embers of our class. Since sh e entered school in her soph om ore year he 's been an enthusiastic classmate. A cute smitle , a winning personality, those comments about Ned , and oh , those gorgeous hacds , are all you need to identify her. Perhaps she's never been very fond of athletics but she has add zd to our class in many other ways . We know you ' ll have a happy future with that .. General ," Betty Jane.

EILEEN SELMI

'Eileen"

Eileen, noted chiefly for those beautiful cars, clothes, super open houses, and giggles , is one of the most fun-loving mem bers of our class. She entered F. C. S. in her sophomore year and has added a lot to the class with ber sense of humor and likable disposition. She brings a contagious enthusiasm to all she does, and no gathering is quite complete without her. We predict an interesting and worthwhile future for this attractive co-ed.

RICHARDSON SHOEMAKER, Ill

" Shoe-Shoe" One of the shorter members of our class, "Shoe-Shoe, " has ma.de his presence felt s:nce the day he entered F. C. last fall. Having been a standout !halfback on the football team , Dick gave up a promising basketball season in mid-January to get ready to represent us at th e Inquirer Invitat ion Track Tournament. Dick also has been a grea·t contribution to the class in other ways. As far as his out-of-school , activities go , Shoe-Shoe's time is taken up mostly by his green Ford and women in general. We feel that Dick will be a success in any field be may ch oose for his life's work.

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ROBERTSON H. SHORT, JR.

" Shorty" A fine performer on the gridiron ar.d basketball. floor , Bob, a new boy at F. C. last fall, is also an active member of the Dig-Out Club. " Shorty," wh e may be seen at any hour of ·the school day fooling around in class with Bob Fereshetian, loves nothing better than to loaf. However, if you have an extra half-hour he will tell you of his pride and joy, the Kirklyn basketball team. Bob, we fell sure , will be as big a success in college as he has been at Friends' Central.

BRIGITTE G. SOLMITZ

" Bridgie"

Ever since " Bridgie" joined us in ninth grade, she has been a great addition to our school. Friendly , sincere, and with a bubbl,i ng personality, she is noted for making announcements. Her fine qual·ities of leadership are evidenced in the numerous offices she has held. Brigitte has been both president and treasurer of the Student Council, vice-president of her class, business manager of the Blue and Gray , and a member of •the Centenary players and service Committee. She has also been active on the hockey and baseball fields. But "Bridgie" isn ' t a! ways sevious. She loves to break out with something absolute.Iy ridiculous when we least expect it! For a long time to come, we shall remember her sparkling eyes and sunny laughter.

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JAMES V. SPATOLA

"Spats"

This well-dressed " dude " from the heartt of the City of Brotherly Love is famous for his numerous cars, always in good shape, and those daily letters from Nancy. One of the cradle-to-college boys at F. C. S., " Spats" entered these sheltered halls in the fifth grade ar.d has bee n very active in athletics since the day h e came. B esides having been sports editor of ·the News, Jim was also a member of the football, basketball , an·d track teams. However, his real !eve is fooling with old cars, especially Fords. Within a few years we expect to see Jim president of a large auto company. If this prediction does not come true , we are sure tha·t an equally pleasant future is 'in store for him.

DWIGHT W. SPEAKER

" Speak"

Here we have the speed boy of th e football team. We doubt if there is a sports minded person for miles around who hasn ' t heard of "Swish" Speaker alias " Mighty Mouse." " Speak" also played basketball, baseball , and burned up the track as a sideline. But with that great personality and oh -that smile, it's no wonder ~e's such a success. Dwight hails from Sharon Hill, and you can see him driving to school 1in almost anything from a jeep to a broken down truck-he's got a million of them. A good many colleges are after our speed boy and it will be a great day for whichever one gets him. Here's lots of luck to you, " Mighty Mouse. "

P AT.RICIA SPOTTS

"Pat"

Pat's the gal who's always full of life and pep. She's never without a cute phrase ar:d always ready with a laugh. Wherever you look you see that blond hair, whether it be hockey field , lacrosse field , cheerleading, '' Blue and Gray ," or as vice-president of the senior class. She's been with us since kindergarten , ar..d we can't picture F. C. S. without her 'cause she can a! ways be counted on and is a! ways " in there. " One of the most liked and prettiest co-eds at school (she 's noted for those starry-eyed looks ), we're all sure that Pat will have no difficulty making friends in the future.

H. ARMIN STECHER, JR .

" Steck"

Armin entered in second grade and since then has become an important member of the class. He lhas been on the Student Council for the past three years and was on the staff of the Blue and Gray :in his junior and senior years . His active sport is soccer ; and when it comes to pingpong , watch out 'cause h e can really play. If you ' re ever stuck on some d 'fficult problem see Steck. His quick mind and his love for classical music are well known to everyone. He is heading for pre-med but wh erever h e goes h e will make a good showing for F. C.

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DAVID KEIM TR UMPER

"Dave"

Dave was the only male " Student Abroad" 1in eleventh grade. During his stay in Mexico, his J1elp around school was greatly missed. He is business manager of the yearbook and has been a member of Student Council ever since sixth grade. Known as the only person in Friends' Central who can give " Frankie" competition with his bow ties, Dave is also prompt, efficient, and has a great sense of bumor. If he doesn ' t tell too many of those jokes (?) , we prophesy a swell future for D.K.T.

PATRICIA VAN VOORHEES

" Pat"

Pa t joined our class in rher sophomore year. Many of us have come to know her sir.cere, fun-loving, and loyal personality. W e lost Pat for half a year when she went to Mexico, but ~the returned with a beautiful tan and that lovely Mexican jewelry. On the staff of the Friends' Central News. Pat has helped us keep in touch with school events. She's been an active m ember of ~he archery squad , and you can find her on the basketball court almost any afternoon. We know you'll have a swell ~ime, Pat, during your college years and thereafter.

JANE WEBSTER

" Jane"

Janie, our red head, joined the class in the fourth grade. Since then her loyalty and sincerity have won her many important positions and lots of friends. She's been secretary of the Blue and Gray, a service Club representative, a member of the I. R. 0., art critic for the " P ict ure of the Week ," and assistant student director of the 1946 Centenary Play. Janie's ability to W•ield a paintbrush, we predict, will win h er an important place in the field of art. Good luck , Janie!

JOHN HYLAND WILCOX

" Moose"

Elected almost unanimous! y as class clown, " Little Moose" Wilcox always has something to say. Although he may be Mr. Farraday' s pet in homeroom and class meetings, Jack does most of !his s·tudying at twenty minutes to nine. He is well known as a member of the football and baseba.Jl teams. H e can rarely be heard more than several blocks away. " The Moose," since his entrance to F. C. in his sophomore year, !has proved himself a truly unforgettable character. Jack's good nature and wonderful sense of humor are sure •to carry him far ·in the future.

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JANE MARIE WURSTER

"Ja nie"

Jane is definitely the class's glamour girl. With those appealing blue eyes and cheerful manner, she can't help but make friends wherever she goes. Entering Friends' Central in the fourth grade, she has been a real asset to thz class on the hockey and baseball fields where she played on the second teams. She has also shown her acting talent in " Arms and the Man " and in " Janie " in which she played the title role. We sho uld mention, too, her capable wcrk on the Girls ' Athletic Association as secretary and vice-presird ent in her sophomore and junior years respectively. We know Janie 's talents and cute personality will take her far.

EDWARD A. ZAUTNER

"E d"

Big Ed entered Friends' Central in his senior year after serving his country for two years in the Navy . He will be remembered for his exciting sea stories, which always led to violence and for his outstanding work as an honorary m zm ber of the Dig -Out Club. Too old to participate in high school sports, Ed's one ambition is to play college football. His quiet manner and good rd isposition have made him a fr·icr1d of everyone at school.

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JACQUELINE ZENKER

"Jackie"

Jackie entered in first grade and has been an active member of the class ever since. With hockey as her outstand ing sport, she has made the team for four yzars and won her gold hockey stick. But Jackie's a real spovts gal and has made many other teams including baseball, basketball, an-d tennis. Sp:::rts do not rake up all of Jackie's time though , as she was president in her junior year and treasurer of the senior class. Noted for that wicked ho.:key stick , Jackie's always inquiring as to the why and wherefore of everything imaginable and can almost always be heard humming or singing a song. May your pert ways and winning personality bring as much happiness to your future friends as they have to us.

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C1 a s s

Junior

C1a s s

Left to right , top row- R. Bressi . P. Cowan , W. Stevens, R . Goodman , A. Riggs, J. Buckky , W. Hoover, R. Schaeifer, W. West, W. Shmidheiser, J. Barnard , J. Quinn , M . Doherty. Second ro w-T. Reinke , H. Kaufmann, N. McAvoy , G. Eavenson , R . Nicholson , J. Darlington , W. Pfeffer, W. Muntz , T. Linton. J. Banks, B. Svrawbridge, W. Stotz. Third raw- M. Ridge , E. Minster, A. Harris, M. N ewman, L. Moore, J. Chance, M. E. Ulrich. P. Gibbon. B. Heilman , H. Laer, J. Herring, M . Colville. L. Ross , C. Lacas, R. Trumper, N. Harscheid , E. Veit. G. Swope. Front raw-E. Kline , V . Rauchfuss , M. McCann , M. Galbraith , E. Sack, J. Minter, A. Giord ano , R . Cook , M. B. Griffi th. N. Warwick , A. Sosangelis. P. Turner. C. Hunter. D. Hinkle. AbsentB. Brause, J. Mins:er, C. Sheldr· ke , A. Witz, C. Gerson , V. Keirn , P. Ri chmond.

At the beginning of the year we entered the social whirl by glVmg the " Pumpkin Ball". It was a great success, and every·one enjoyed himself immensely. Then came Bill Shmidheiser' s party-to-end-all-panies at New Year's. Aside from difficulties encountered in finding some out-of-the-way place called Moylan, the shindig effervesced with gaiety, amid which the New Year was duly welcomed in. Then came January 6, and everyone had to some back to school with mid-year exams only three short weeks away. It was truly a blue Monday, and amo:1g ~he bluest of the blue were "Cookie," who , incidentally, i•s headed for his second year as soccer captain , and Jack Banks who holds the sports page of the News together as a " sideline" to his activities in soccer, basketball, and baseball. Of course, the girls were only too, too happy 'to be back. Mary Beth Griffith was just ever so glad to get back Ito her job as Editor-in-Chief of the News; but Peggy McCann, who is captain-elect of nex•t year's hockey team, still looked a l•ittle tired from her sensational efforts as one of the stars of this year's team. If it is possible for us to endure school until the Junior Prom, we will be rewarded for all our patience in putting up with Mrs. Benner's quadrat ic triangles , Mr. Small's daily quizzes , and Mr. Snite's bourbon jokes (distilled corn, that is) . BILL STEVE S PAGE 43

Sophomore C1 a s s

Left to right, top ro w- S. Marcus, J . Trautwein , C. Shroeder, J . Quinn . C. Reichert. W . J ack w n, W. Platt , K. Kurtz , R . H ollingsworth, R. Collins, D . Hartman. S econd row- S . Williams . E. Androyan . M. Perry. V. Gw ynn . F. Fitts, S. F o rster. B. Bossard . K . Mather. Front row-M . Gibbon . C. F . Sch olz, E . J o nes , C. Gay!. I. Gabel , G . Thomas. C. Shortlidge. D . Dod ge. N. Kelley, D . Groff . A bsent- R. Atkinson , R . Th omas. M . D av is, B. Lau . M . Littlefi eld . J . ebon, J . Shell y.

The class of ' 49 has finally reached senior high (our greatest ambition since that of tying our own sho2strings ) , and we ' re so proud of it that w e may even drag ourselves on to become seniors, just to see what it feels like. Although we have staggered through Caesar's battles, quadratic binomial surds, and adverbial prepositional phrases, we've managed to place a go od portion of those of us who can run on the various varsity squads. One of •the biggest things we have had to accomplish was our Soph Hop. After several people had been seriously hurt in the "Battle of the Bandls," we pulled ourselves together, pa :d some more dues, and miraculously got everything done. Many of us were on the Blue and Gray , News , and Service Committe2 staffs. Our parliamentary form is becoming really good although Mrs. Benner won ' t admit it ; and someday we hope to achieve a p2rfect clalSs m eeting. We've been told that we' re startlingly original. Well, we admit that we have our slight! y revolutionary methods of getting things done ; but after all, this merely makes us an outstanding class, though we're not sure in whaJt. We do have some people distinguished by their peculiarities, quite a few , really; and if you'd care to meet them , they ' re easy to find. Just look around. BARBARA BOSSARD SHELBY WILLIAMS

Freshmen C1 a s s

This year has been a good one for the freshman class. Twelve new members were welcomed into our group. In the various class rooms we have (at least) heroically struggled to gain some knowledge and all possible shortcuts to the right answers. In our class a few stand out for their work in sports. Harry Cowell received a varsity letter for manag•ing the soccer team. Alan Tramper wars manager of the varsity football and basketball squads. Sandy Miller, Lane Norris, Fran Conti, and Nancy Borneman were all on the varstiy hockey squad. The first two were honored with varsity letters. We are represented in Student Council by Suzanne Poggenburg, Mary Ann Karsner, John Tramper, and Harry Cowell. On the Service Committee we have Dick Blugerman , Gardner Hendrie, Lane Norris, and Mary Jane Gidley. The class presidents are Gardner Hendmie and Sarah De Vita. for the Upper School. Harry has also distinguished bimself by operating the "Lost and Found " Bob Snyder and Harry Cowell represent us in the cheerleading section. As a class, our scholastic and athletic achievements may be few, but to paraphrase, "We here highly resolve that our time shall not have flown m vain, that this class, under pressure, shall uphold tbe name of and try to be a credit to Friends' Central." SUZANNE POGGENBURG MARY AN KARSNER !'AGE 45

HDc k 8 y

Left to rig ht- J . Zenker, H . Balch , M . Colville, M. McCa nn , P. Turner, B. Solmitz, E. Kline, S. Fo lp;er. J. LaRoche, J. Miller, M. Roge rs . M. Elli ott , P. Spotts, E. Minster, M : ~s Blackburn , coach; N . Carlson , manager.

Although the girls' varsity hockey team was made up of comparatively new material , under the expert coaching of ' Liza Blackburn and with Pat Spotts and Marie Elliot doing a swell job as co-captains, it came through with five wins and three defeats . The season opened with a victory for Friends' Select. The team came back with plenty of spirit to beat Westtown and kept on to take Shipley and Irw in. We were set back by the superior strength of Bal,d win but we met Stevens, and, although it was 2-0 in favor of Stevens at the half, the team rallied and rolled up a score of 6-3 for Friends' Central. The team was defeated by Sacred Heart, but finisl-Jed up the season by winning from Ogontz 5-0. The trials for the All -Main-Line teams were held at Friends' CentraL We were represented by Peggy McCann on the first team and Marie Elliott and "Sister" Minster on the second team . We will lose through graduation seven team m embers : Marie Elliott, Pat Spotts, Jackie Z enker, Sally Folger, Joyce La Roche , Holly Balch , and Brigitte Solmitz ; but we are confident that next year's team will continue to do justice to ' Liza ' s fine coaching. JA CK IE ZENK ER

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Football

L eft to right, top row-W . Hoover, W. Jackson, A. Trumper. manager ; Mr. Groff. facultl/ m anager: Mr. Fitts, coach : Mr. Lindskog. line coach; Mr. Kmetovic , assistant coach: P . Carey. R . Goodman. Second row-W. Platt, J . Quinn , C. Shroeder, E. Androyan . B. Langnecker. B. Brause, J. Packer, R. Bressi , J. Spatola , R . Cooper. Third row-F. McGinnis, L. Johns,on , A. Witz. R . McDermott. G. Lavin . J. Wilcox . R. Short, R . Bosbyshell , F. Parks. E. J . Prudente . Front row-D. Speaker, J . Price, W . Lungren . R. Feresherian, R . Relick, J. Jones , R. Shoe maker. J. Minster.

Led by co-captains Dick Relick and Bob Fereshetian, .the Blue and Gray started off in high gear by handing a highly regarded Bridgeton eleven a stunning 19-6 defeat. Con·tinuing the season, Friends' faltered and lost 6-0 to a scrappy Upper Darby team. Then traveling to the New Jersey shores, F. C. S. whipped a strong Atlantic City High team 21-18. By losing to Haverford School in the opening lnterac contest, Friends' started an uphill bat•tle. Encouraged by a surprise upset of Haverford School, the Blue and Gray came through to a fine finish and tied for the coveted crown wit<h Haverford and Episcopal, a record of six wins and three losses. Dwight "Swish" Speaker, the standout scatback of the F. C. backfield, along with our stellar end, Frank Parks, and our incomparable tackle, Emie Prudente, were F. C.'s three contributions for all- lnterac honors. Ernie was further honored by making first team All-Scholastic. Coached by Frank Fitts, Vic Lindskog, Pete Keme.tovic, and Frank Groff, the team was not only instructed well in "T" tactics, but was taught the fundamer.tals of good sportsmanship. One indelible ·impression .the coaching staff made upon vhe team can be summed up 1in these words: " It matters not that you won or lost, but how you played the game. " DIT JONES PAGE 49

Basketball

Left to right, standing-Me . Fitts, A . Trumper, 0 . Shoemaker. J. Banks. J . Buckley , J. Packer , J . Jones, Mr. Groff . S itting-W . Pfeffer. J . Barnard . E . J . Prudente. G . Lavin . R . Bosbyshell.

We find ·the varsity basketball team has a record of six wms and four defeats in Interacademic League competition. Although the team this year did not have the height of la.st year's fine team . under the expert coaching of Mr. Fitts and Mr. Groff, they placed first in the league. They started off the season with a bang, by playing against Haverford School in tohe first league game. Trailing by a .ten to one count at the end of the first three and a half minutes , the team, sparked by Jack Banks' five field goals in three minutes, really turned on the heat and won , going away 51-39 . Prior to the Haverford game, the team had beaten five teams while losing four close games to West Philadelphia High by one point, •to Upper Darby by two points, to Bartram by ruine points, and to a highly rated Lower Merion five by a score of 44-38. Outstanding on the team have been the two boys from Ardmore , E . J. Prudente and Bob McDermott. Mac has been the offensive spark, while E. J . has been instrumental in controUing both our backboard and the opponents. Jack Barnard , Rod Bosbyshell. and " Toasty " M inster round out the first five and behind these boys on the second team are John Jones , Bill Pfeffer, John Packer, Jack Banks, Bob Short, and Audubon 's own George Lavin. 1

JOHN PACKER

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SDCC Br

Left to right , top row- Mr. Nicholson, coach; J . Trautwein , D. Trump"r, T. Reinke , A . Giordano , W. Stevens. R . Snyder, H. Cowell. Second row-J. Buckley , W. Munt z, B . Straw bridge, J. Barnard , H. Kaufmann , R. Fussell , J. Banks. Front row-G. Eavenson , R . Nicholson , T . Lin ton, R . Cook, W. Shmidheiser, W. Stotz, J . Darlington .

Climaxed by a thrilling 1-0 vicrory over Episcopal Academy, Friends' Centr:al's soccer team closed its most successful season in the school's history. Off to a slow start at the beginning of the campaign, the team .showed constant impmvement from game to g:ame until the F. C. boaters hit tlh eir stride toward the end of the .season, w'inning the last four contests. Moreover, the squad gained second place in the Interac league. This is the highest a soccer team repre-senting Friends' Central has ever been in Interac competitiOn. Also, the victory at Episcopal proved to be the first time in fifteen years that an F. C. soccer team has beaten Episcopal on their home field ! So for nhe first nime in years, a soccer squad has accomplished more than just having fun, playti ng the game, and getting a taste of victory. Coach Nicholson's men earned every victory they came out with, and they gained the reputation of a powerful team in the league. The team, made up mostly of this year's juniors, has great prospects for next year, and with a little luck, will bring to Friends' Central its first Interac soccer championship. RODNEY COOK

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Girls' Varsity Basketball

L ef t to righ t, standing- -N . Carlson. m anager ; Mi ss Blackburn , coach; M . B. Griffi th , H . L aier. Sittin g -N . W a rwi ck, J . LaR oc he, S. Folge r. P. Spotts, M . E lliott .

The girls' varsity basketball team began practice this year on Monday , January 6 , with only two letterm en returning from last year's undefeated squad : Sally Folger , capta:n , and Marie Elliott, guard. Coach ' Liza Blackburn , after several cuts m the squad , picked rhe firs t team : forwards , Sally Folger, Pat Spotts, and Mary Beth Griffith ; and guards , Marie Elli ott, Joyce LaRoche, ar:d Nancy Warwick .

Despite the lack of ex-

perienced material M·is.s Blackburn whipped the team into fine shape. The team had a tough schedule ahead of them this year , •including games with Abington Fri ends, W esttown, Fri ends' Select , Baldwin, Shipley, and Sacred Heart.

All but one o f th e gam es played .th is season were playe.d away.

In spite of an average •h eight of 5 fee t 4 in c:hes , th e speed and ability of the team carried th em forward to a successful season . CHR IS M E YERS

PA GE

Lacrosse

Left to righ·t -P. Spotts, E. Minster, N. Warwick. S. Foster, M . Ridge , J. Herring. S. Folger, M. Elliott, J. LaRoche, P. McCann , P. Turner, F. Fitts, M. Colville, E. Jones , L. R oss, J . Zenker, N. Carlson , B. Gillman .

Having lost practically the whole first team at graduation last year , the lacrosse team started off this season with only three lettermen: Pat Spotts and Sister Minster, co-captains, and Phyllis Turner. Wibh Barbara Gilman replacing Jackie Fehling as coach and the three returning lettermen, plus a wealth of players from last year's second team , the lacrosse squad looked forwa11d to a good season with justifiable optimism. Coming up from last year's second team were Marie EII>iott, Sally Folger, Joyce LaRoche, Marianne Colville, Mary Beth Griffitih , Peggy McCann , and Lois Ross. These last players, although they had had little experience, had the natural ability and came along to form the nucleus of a fine ' 47 lacrosse team. MARY BETH GRIFFITH

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Baseball

Left to right. standing-K. King . A . Trumper, C. Reichert. E. J. Prudente, J. Buckley , Mr. Groff. coach ; W . Pfeffer. J. Darlington , H. Co well , J . McPherson. Sitting-J. Packer, F. Parks, R . Bosbyshell , W. Longnecker, J . Barnard, R . Cook. J. Jones , H. Kauffmann, J. Trautmein .

This year the Friends' Central baseball team took to the field again to defend the Interac title.

Captained by Jack Barnard, with Rodney Cook, Harry

Kaufmann, and Jack Banks from last year, plus some terrific new stars , the team looked forward once again to a successful season. Coach Groff, who turned out such a wonderful team last season , had the j ob of building up the ball club this spring: and with a fine collection of talent plus a lot of effort the team came through to quite a successful season. BRUNO LANGNECKER

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Girls' Softball Left to riqht , standingL. Ross, N. Warwick , Miss Gillman , coach ; H. Laier, P. Turner. M. Colville. Sitting- J. Wurs,ter, P. Spotts, S. Folger, J. LaRoche , M. Elliott.

Archery Left to riqht - P. Turner, J. Wurster. J. Webster.

T r a ck

Left to right, standing-M r. Fitts, coach ; R . Shoemaker, A. Trumper, manager ; J. Quinn , W . L un gren, R . Nic holso n, W. Stotz, W. Stevens. Kneeting-W. West, R. Relick, J. Quinn.

Th is year we found the track team working out under the watchful guidance of Coach Fitts.

The team had only two returning varsity men:

B ill Stotz

and Dick Relick ; but a good turnout of sprinters, jumpers, and hurdlers helped build up the squad . The team competed m the Bridgeton Relays, Penn Relays, George School Relays, and the Interacademic Championship. Although the cindermen faced a tough schedule, th ey manage.d to h old their own throughout the season. DICK RELICK

I'AG E 57

Tennis

Gi r 1s

Left to riqht-J . Zenker. P . McCann ,

. Warwick ,

Miss Blackburn , coach.

Tennis

B a y s'

L eft to right, standingT.

Linton .

Marcus,

Mr. Nicholson . coach; W. S<otz, R . Relick . Sitting -B.

Strawbridge.

Nich olson, J. Banks. A . Giordano.

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Cheerleaders

Left to right, standing-M . Elliott, P. Spotts. J. LaRoche.

Kneeling-M. Fitzgerald,

Finishing last year at the end of a successful basketball season the cheerleaders started this , tthe second year of girl cheerleaders at Friends' Central. Losing two girls and one boy, they still had four of the girls from last year who made up this year's cheerleading squad; namely : M1issy Fitzgerald , Joyce LaRoche, Pat Spotts, and Marie Elliott. Stiff in the joints at first a~ter continuous pra·ctice, not only the joints but also their lungs were loosened up to give our opponents real competition in yelling f,o r their respective teams. They took over Friday morning assemblies and gave the students a chance to polish up the old cheers and practice the new ones. Their contagious enthusiasm through both good and bad days was invaluable to the teams. We feel sure that those who have taken their places will carry on the fine spirit of loyalty to Friends' Central. MARI E ELLIOTT

!'AGE

C1 a s s Officers

Left to right, standing- R . Fussell, J. Zenker. Sitting-W . Gillam, R. Fereshetian, M. E lliott , R. Relick , P. Spotts, J. Boardman.

In retrospect , we discover that a great deal has bee n accomplished in our class meetings although ;it might not have seemed so at the time. The class presidents, Marie Elliott and Dick Relick , had a really difficult task in keeping us seniors in order, but they managed beautifully. Also , on occasions, Pat Spotts and Bob Fereshetian, our vice-presidents, had tbe opportunity to display their talents in conducting •the meetings. Our secretaries, Joyce Boardman and Bill Gillam , were kept busy taking quantities of minutes and writing invitatios and thank you notes for the class. The dues and other financial matters were taken care of by the class treasuren , Jack·ie Zenker and Dick Fussell. Dick has been •treasurer for a number of years and has quite a nice bank account. Everyone co-operated wonderfully despite the arguments which took place over our famous senior dances. All in all, a great deal happened , and many Important decis-ion·s were made and unmade in our senior class meetings.

JOY CE BOARDMAN

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Service Committee

Left to right, standing-M. Siter, Mr. Emer~,on J. Darlington . H . Norris, R . Marcus, M . L. Norris. R . Blugerman , W . Gillam, J. Kevorkian , Mr. Harvey . Sitting-F. Hinkle. S. Williams . A. Harris . E. Sack. J . Chance, J. Harris. First roUJ-l. Clark, T. Linton. D . Reimenschneid er, R . Weir. J. Lungren.

The Service Committee is an active body at Friends' Central, organized for what ·its name impl·ies-service. Th e Committee has representatives from the boys and girls of each dass in the junior and senior high schools. Their purpose is to help ·i mprove conditions in the community and to give aid to as many wortby causes as possible. At the beginning of this year the Service Committee launched its annual Community Chest drive . Money was collected for the Red Feat'her and the Schofield School 1in Aiken , South Carolina , along with considerable amounts for the Red Cross and Salvation Army. Througlh the efforts of the canvassers and the co-operation of the students the drive was very successful. This year, for the first time , the Committee sponsored a Christmas party which was planned by Louise Moore and ohe[,d in the F. C. S. gym. Thirty eight children from the Friends' Guild at Fourth and Green streets were entertained. Everything went smoothly , and a wonderful time was !had by all. FLOSSI E HIN KLE

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S t u d e n t Council

Left to right, top row-A. Stecher. W. MUJnt z, W. Shmidheiser, M . Karsner, M. Ridge , N. Warwick , M . Muskat, E . Jones. I. Gabel , H . Cowell. Mr. Fa rrada y. Sitting, second row-S. Poggenburg, R . Fereshet ian , G. Swope, V. Gwynn, B. Solmitz, R . Cooper, M. Craig, D. Lauber, S. Gibbo n , S. Feldman. Front row- J. Trumper, D. Holland, F. D o ugh ty , C. Gilbert , M. Jones ,

This has bee n a busy year for the Student Council. When students were pushing ahead in lunch lines, student government took charge of them and by selling milk in the hall h elped shorten the line. B ook shelves havz bee n built und er the main stairs to accomodate the lunchtime overflow. Last spring's activities were high-lighted by a clean-up campaign. Wastebaskets were painted red ; posters were put around the school; articles were written in the News; and .assembly announcements helped to produce a cleaner campus. The Walter Crouch M emorial Recrea tion Room, the Council's "probl em child," donned a new coat of paint-blue and gray. A new radio and several ping-pong sets were other additions. This fall. Student Council ran the " Used Book Sale"; and sold hot -dogs , coca-cola , and pretzels at football gam es. A Student Council dance was h eld with music provid ed by Council's juke box which at other times is rented to var:ous groups in th e school. The managem ent of the Lost and Found was climaxed by an auotion at the end of the year. Several times this year representatives have been sent to the lnteracademic Student Council. OHicers of Student Council were Brigitte Solmitz, president, and Dick Cooper, vice-president. Bob Fereshetian , Armin Stecher, Mary Lou Craig, and Doris Lauber have contributed much through their work on various comm it tees and through t•h eir helpful suggestions. To the new Council. elected in January , we wish the best of luck. Under its new president, Bill Shmidheiser, and new vice-president, Bill Muntz, we are BRIGITTE SOLMITZ sure it will have a most successful year.

B1u B a n d Dr a y

Left to right, to p row-J. Webster , W . Stotz, G. Swope, W. Shmidheiser. Mr. Hasbrouck. Mrs. Collins. W. Gillam , Mr. Pittman. B ottom row- J . Herring. C. Me yers, B. Solmitz, P. Spotts, J. La Roche, S. James.

One of the many attractions of a circus is the side show with many booths. There is one booth in particular that stands out; it is artistical'ly painted in blue and gray by Joyce La Roche and her accomplished assistant Chris Meyer:s. llhe girl behind vhe booth is Pat Spotts who consulted Brigitte Solmitz and Margot Newman respectively about the bus.iness and circulation of the latest copy. Sally James is dictating a letter to Jane Webster who in turn will send it to the U. S. Post Office with the complaint that mailmen in general ought to be more efficient and should be fined heavily for losing the magazine dummies the day before the deadline. The editorial staff: Gloria Swopr , Josephine Herring, Bill Gillam , Bill Stotz, Armin Stecher, and Bill Shmidheiser are trying to t-hink of an original way to thank Mrs. Collcins, Mr. Pittman, and Mr. Hasbrouck for their unfailing effort and help, which to our way of thinking, mad e this season one of the best the Blue and Gray has ever had . LORNA MASTER

PAr.E 6-1

Friends' Central News

Left to right, top row-R. Marcus , L. Johnson. J. Banks. R. Short. N. McAvoy, W. Muntz. J . Price. Second row- J. Miller. Mrs. Woerner. Mr. Comrie. Mis~. Gillman. B. Acomb. Third row-J. LaRoche. M . B. Griffith . G. Swope. B. H ei lm an. Front row-J. Herrin g. M. Ulri ch , M . L. Craig. P. Voorhees, M . R idge.

Every issu e of the News this year was the result of the laborious effort of many people. Included in this group are Mary Beth Griffith and Gloria Swope, co-editors; Jack Banks, sports editor ; Julia MiHer and Barbara Acomb , business managers. Others are Holly Balch , " Lower School Notes"; Bob Short, " Faculty Briefs"; Marie Elliott , "Student Opinion"; Jane W ebster, " Picture of the Week"; and Joyce La Rroche , " After Dark." Other staff members and reporters include Jim Price, Lew Johnson , and Patsy Voorhees , Missy Fitzgerald•, Chris Meyers , Brigitte Solmitz, and Dick Marcus , also contributed occasional material while Mary Lou Craig contnibuted many of the pictures. Jo Herring , Bill Stevens, and Norman McAvoy were also important additions. Many are the memories of Mary Beth trying to round up material when deadlines arrived, of fran,tic phone calls to the printer when copy was late, and of Jo Herring giving everything to the cause, typing away with one finger ( two or three by the end of the year ). There were freezing co ltd: days when th ey huddled around the fire in the chapel room, discussing vital probl ems such as : " Did you hear Fred Allen last week ?" It is hard to tell fully the work, the worry , and the fun , that went into it; or the enjoyment that everyone got out of it. BARBARA H E IL MAN

Cum

La ud e

Left to right , standing-C. Meyers, P. Spotts, W . Gillam. Sitting-M. L. Craig, B. Solmitz, J. Zenker.

The Cum Laude Society is a high school honor society which corresponds to the college Phi Beta Kappa. The Friends' Central chapter was organized in 1928, and since then almost two hundred of our students have received the award. Members are elected to Cum Laude in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement and school citizenship. Not more than twenty per cent of a class may receive this honor. In June, 1946, B1ill Gillam was elected to the society at the end of his junior year. Christine Meyers, Mary Lou Craig, Jackie Zenker, Pat Spotts, and Brigitte Solmitz received Cum Laude hys in January of 1946. Membership in Cum Laude is a highly coveted award and an ach ievem ent of which the students so honore.d are justly proud. PAT S POTTS

J'AC;E 66

The Athletic Association

Left to riqht. standinq- T . Reinke , W. Sto t z . J. Buckley , R . Fereshe t ian , J. LaRoche. R . Reli ck. Sittinq-F. Fitts, M . B. Griffith .

The Girls' Athletic Association is ably supervised by Miss Blackburn with Joyce La Roche , president: Mary Beth Griffith , vice-president; and Frances Fitts, secretary, doing a wonderful job as the association's officers. In t'he middle of the year the Association gives a banquet at which time letters are awarded to those who have made one of the hockey teams. Other letters are given throughout the year for different sports. Just last year the Association established the Blazer Award which is awarded to om or two girls who are outstanding athletes and have high ideals of sportsmanship. The Boys' Association is headed by Dick Relick, president; Bill Stotz, vice-president ; and Ted Reinke, secretary. Like the Girls ' Association, the boys plan an athletic dinner each year at which time all members of the various football and soccer teams receive letters. At the end of the year those who have engaged in spring sports are awarded their letters. In addition to rece1vmg letters, this year the first team boys will also receive certificates. Both Athletic Associations have done a splendid job this year. and we know that they will continue to play an important and active part in the school curriculum. SALLY FOLGER

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The International Relations Organization

Left to right , top ro w- W . Gillam , Mr. Emerson , E. Zautner, D. Trumper. Second row-N . R ober:son, J . Webstl'r, C. Meyers, M . L. Craig , J . Harris, J . Kantor.

The International Relations Organization of Friends' Central is an innovation of the Class of 1947. It was established on Thursday, November 10, as a result of a talk by Colgate Prentice, president of the Student Federalists, who spoke before a group of seniors. It is at present unaffiliated w1ith any other organization. The original officers were Christine Meyers , president ; John Smith , vicepresident ; and June Hanis, secretary. Later, when the time for the meetings was changed , Mary Lou Craig was elected secretary , then vice-president, and Nancy Robertson was elected secretary. The principles of the organization are three-fold: to increase interest in international relations , to aid members to be better informed about international affa:rs, ar:d to assist them to find ways whereby they may take steps .to !help improve international relations. The I.R.O. has gotten off to an excellent start in its purpose of increasing the knowledge of international problems at Friends' Central. The organization and function of tlhe United Nations have been studied, and lively discus sions have been battled over current international issues. We wish the I.R.O. luck, and hope that it continues to be as successful in the years to come as it has been this year. MARY PAGE 68

Lou CRAIG

"S t ud e nt s Ab r a a d' '

L J t to riqht , standing-D . Trumper. P . Voorhees.

Sitting- J. Boardman , J . Zenker.

It wa s indeed a shaky foursome who stepped down from the Sunshin e Special in Mexico City on January 29 , 1946 , to begin five months of an unforgettable experience as " Students Abroad." After they stopped shakir:g, Joyce Boardman, Patsy Voorhees , Jackie Zenker, and Dave Trumpzr enjoyed J:ving with their Spanish and Mexican families, enjoyed trying to un·derstand and be understood in Spanish, enjoyed thriving ( ?) upon <the Mexican diet, enjoyed futJilely a•ttempting to buy souvenirs cheaply, (futi·lely because of that norteamericano look which brands y:::u " TOURIST !" ) , enjoyed seeing various parts of Mexico on trips with their families and parents, and enjoye-d-er-went to the American High School, where, luckily for them, the classes were taught in English. They did miss good old F. C. S. , and were very glad to receive the News each month. One of their important objectives was to promote internatoional good will by creating friendships with their acquaintances in Mexico, a most d:fficult thing to avoid doing since the families with whom they stayed were so fine in treating them as part of the family . They are also indebted to Sr. and Sra. Sein, who planned their stay in Mexico and were their guardians there. They returned, regretting to leave their friends , but happy that they were friends , and arrived home with a little more Spanish , a little more self-confidence , and a great many pleasant memories of an exciting experience as Students Abroad. DAVID TRUMPER PAGE

Senior Centenary Players

L eft t o right , to p fow- P . Voo rhees, L. M asters, D . Trumper. J . Qu inn . M iddle rot.V--R . F ussell. S. J ames,. M . E lli ott . P . Ca rey , L. P hill ips. Bo ll o m row-M . C raig. E . A ndroya n.

The Senior-Centenary Play this year was an exotmg mystery entitl ed " Seven Keys to Baldpate." It is the story of a novelist ( Rod Bosbyshell ) who bets the owner of a summ er resort (Betty Jane Selmi ) that h e can go to the resort, called Baldpate which is closed for th e winter , and write a ten thousand word novel in twenty-four hours. The owner then hires some actors wbo make th ese twenty -four hours very excoiting and who consequ ently make it impossibl e for anyone to compose anything-much less a ten thousand wor·d' novel. • Among th e characters portrayed by these actors are a newspaper reporter (Jane Wurster ), a crooked mayor (Ed Androyan ), a widow who is engaged to the mayor (Mary L ou Craig ) , th e mayor' s right -hand man ( Toast Mins ter) , a gun moll (Lorna Master ), tJhe president of a railway company (Dave Trump er ), a police chief (Ken Haldeman ), and last but definitely not least , a h ermit who likes to scare people (Jack Wilcox ). Th e caretaker of the inn (Dick Fussell ) and his wife (Sally James ) are quite real ist•ic characters . The play was directed by Mr. Price and for a short time by M rs. Price while her husband was away . Armin Stecher and Bill Gillam were in charge of th e lighting. BILL GI L LAM

P AGE

Yearbook

Left to riqht . standinq- R. Reli ck . Mr. Pittman, W. Gillam , Mrs. Woerner. D. Trumper, R. Fereshet ian. M. Snite. Sitting-C. Meyers. J. LaRoche, N. Carlson , M. L. Craig, S. James, J. Boardman.

Here they are-the stage hands who put up th e " The Circus of 1947" to gether, led by our foreman, Nancy Carlson , editor-in-chief. The copy editors. Chris Meyers and B1ill Gillam , were supported with much talent by the entire audience. All those billboards you've seen announcing the big show were due to the work of our fine circulation manager, Dick Relick . Bob Fereshetian and Dave Trumper gathered all the " ads" while in addition Dave held up che baff·ling business end of the performance. Joyce La Roche , our art editor, with the h elp of Joyce Boardman and Sally James , her assistants , was respons-ible for the many traces of circus color splashed about. And many thanks go to Mary Lou Craig who organized and took most .of the photos around the tent. We are also indebted to our whip-cracking faculty a·dvisers, Berenice Woerner , Hobson Pittman , and Albert Snite, who kept our r:oses to the grindstone and our book within ·its budgzt. Wi thout them the big top w ::m ld still b e nothin g m ore than a pup tent . SALLY JAM ES

[····

Boys' and Girls' Statistics Name

Fauonte Expresswn

Pet Hate

Ambition

Dest1n!J

BARBARA ACOMB

"It makes me so-ooo mad !"

Paoli Local

To finish those argyle socks

To ow n half of "THE" Black Convenible

ED ANDROYAN

"Way to go!"

Chemistry

Confectionery Manufacturer

Fight promoter for Marcus

HOLLY BALCH

"All fouled up. "

Getting up in the morning

To ge t o utstandin g in algebra

Algebra teacher

MARY EMILI E BANGS "Oh. I see !"

Chemistry

To go to college

Chemistry teacher

JOYCE BOARDMAN

Making beds,

To be an interpreter at the U.N.

" Siempre en Ia luna "

Llanarch busses

"Make a million"

Boston Red Sox

"Oh -h -h-h -h ''

RODNEY BOSBYSHELL " Huh , Tuesday! "

SALLY BURDEN

"B ull! "

Sports

To gain ten pounC:s

Fat lady tn the circus

PAUL CAREY

"Ai n 't that the limit !"

A losing ticket

Beat the horses

Bookie

NANCY CARLSON

"Yo u pot! "

Bubble gum (?)

Artist

Thorndale Prep

DICK COOPER

" By George!"

School

Builder

Woodchopper

MARY LOU CRAIG

"Golly "

Army

To be a Short Snorter

Army wife

BILL DORRANCE

" Cheese an Crack2rs"

Algebra

Aviator

Elevator boy

MARIE ELLIOTT

"C h, honestly !"

Work problems

Actress

Princeton

BOB FERESHET!AN

"Ain't thlt a Mahoff"

Unsociab le women

President of the United States

M1rry a waitress

MISSY FITZGERALD

"Oh, my yes!"

Moldy sandwiches

Woman in white (M.D.)

Bride

SALLY FOLGER

"I can't see it mys elf"

Gingko trees

Sports coach

C oach of chess team

Name

Favorite Expression

l'et Hate

Ambuwn

Dcsttnl/

WALTER FROMI\IER

" You got troubles?"

School

Electrical Engineer

Trig teacher

DICK FUSSELL

"G::J ' way !"

Latin

Aer::Jnautical Engineer

Grease mo nkey

BILL GILLAM

"Now look!"

Stecher

C!~cmical

Engineer

Laboratory janitor

KEN HALDEMAN

" Mary "

\Vomen drivers

To do as little as possible

Justice of the Peace

JUNE HARRIS

"Oh. my goodness!"

Peopl e who eat canciy tn public

Docto r

Asaologer

FLOS~IE

" H o nestly , though"

Chemistry

College

Marry a chemistrv professor

SALLY JMIES

''I'm so bored with it all"

Thought questions

Ta xi -driver

Hawaii

LARRY JOHNSON

' Tm a fighter: I'm no lover !"

Spanish tests

Pass Miss Bryant ' s Spanish

South American Dele· gate to the U.N.

LEW JOHNSON

"Hey. Wilcox!"

Burning leaves

Run a date bureau

Soda- jerk

HINKLE

- - - - -- - - - - - -- - -- - - - - - -·- -·--DITTY JONES

"Certainly!"

To follow in " Doc Blanchard's" foocsteps

Marry ;:n artist

Fickle women

"Big Time " Baseball

Bat boy

Long hair

Football coach

Water boy

Fickle women

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - KENNY KING

" \Vhat '~,

BILL (BRUNO) LA G 'ECKER

"Chees~ and

JOYCE LA ROCHE

"Now hold on!"

Never getting the car

Art editor of "Vogue

Draw a comtc strip

DORIS LAUBER

"Are you ready?"

Rainy weather

Kindergarten teacher

To live tn Ocean City

GEORGE LAVIN

"Hi.

Combir.g his hair

To go out with a girl

To be another Mark Anthony

CAROL LEHRFIELD

"Hi. there!''

Chir.cse food

To be an artist

Manicurist

your phone number?" Christ-

mas !"

girls~"

Bays' and Girls' Statistics Name

Fauont e £xpresszon

Pet Hate

BILL LUNGREN

"Hello beaut iful!"

Social

DI CK MARCUS

" How ya doind"

LORNA MASTER

studie~.

Am!J!tzon

D est·nu

To own a harem

Traveling salesman

Frogs In his desk

Conductor of th e Phila. Orch.

Piar.o tuner

" Does any o ne hJve anything to eat? "

Dentis t

Be lazy and show it

Dr iving Miss Whitcraft to school (F.C.)

BOB MCDERMOTT

"Don't shoot , let me

Getting to scho ol on time

Play for the Harlem Globe Trotters

Stock boy zn the five and dime store

FRANK MCGINNIS

"Hi ya, strapper !"

South Phila . High

Football coach

Golden Gloves Ch amp

CHRIS MEYERS

' 'Heaven forfend !"

Alarm clock

Go nuts like Ophelia , and be happy

" One never knows , does one.

JULIE MILLER

" Very fine !"

People who can't make up their minds

To get where I'm going

To own the other half of "THAT " Black Convertible

JOHN PACKER

"Yeh, I know"

Bad brakes

Nearer civilization

Make train schedules for P.R.R.

FRANK PARKS

" You know it !"

Arguing

To date a brunette

"Sing Sing"

LOUISE PHILIPS

" Awk. Awk. keep away "

Reds that clash

Night club singer

Bachelor

JIM PRICE

" Beats me!"

Getting up zn the A.M.

Hypnoti~,t

Marry a rich girl

E. J. PRUDENTE

" Are you making out?"

Signing autographs

All American

Strong man zn the circus

D:cK RELICK

"What do ya mean?"

Shaving

Business Tycoon

Night watchman in Carlson ' s Steel Mills

MAY RIEKER

"That's it, that's

Walking home

Biochemist

Love-lorn editor

Tight wads and men

Learn to cook spaghetti

\Vrestler

Those lonesome weekends

To be married

M a rry a general

it!' ' --

~~-

MARGIE ROGERS

"Hee haw, hee haw "

BETTY JANE SELMI "Be still !· '

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Name

Fauo rite Expression

Pet Hate

Amb1tion

Destin(/

EILEEN SELM!

"Gee yo u're cute "

Walking to school

Live In Ardmore

To be a geo metry teacher

DICK SHOEMAKER

"What do ya say?"

Women drivers

To run a gym

Carpenter

BOB SHORT

"No fo o ling "

Tea chers smarter than he

Er.g ineer

Ditch di gge r

BRIDGIE SOLM!TZ

' 'Mercy sa kes!"

Reminding people to clean the rec-

To baby -sit for myself

Chief cook and bot tle washer at the U .l\i .

roo m

JIM SPATOLA

"Well now

Walking

Wine salesman

Grease monkey

DWI GHT SPEAKER

' ' Wh ~ re 's

Sunday night Christian E n deavor

All American

News bo y

PAT SPOTTS

"Now just a

Pegged pants,

Swimming champ-

Marry a life -g uard

Sally?"

minute"

IOn

ARMIN STECHER

"S hut up. Gillam!"

French

Acclaimed physician

!'. mbulance driver

DAVE TRUMPER

"When I was m Mexico . .

Homework

Electrical Engineer

T ax collector

PAT VOORH EES

' ' Holy Cow !"

Monday morning

Get enough sleep

Start the Phoenixville Friends' Central Transit Co.

JAN E W EBSTER

" G osh !"

Bubble gum factories

To be a laciy hermit

Marry a cowboy

JA CK WIL COX

" Oh, golly!"

Losing a pingpang game

Farmer

Stable bo y

JANE WURSTER

" I don ' t get it"

Slow drivers

Hollw ood or Broadway

A d .te with Van Johnson

ED ZAUTNER

"Fo uled up "

Geometry

Postmaster

Stamp collector

JA CK IE ZENKER

' 'Oh, Cow !"

Monday mornings

Kindergarten teac her

Baby -sitter

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CL AS S WI L L We, the first party of the first part, residing in loco parentis , being of retroact:ve and negligent mind do hereby and forthwith misrepresent , 'incorporate, and transact this quid pro quo and ipso facto as our last equity jurisdiction ; hereby repudiating and inflicting on the defendant all aforesaid and consequential injurias and habeas corpuses. Veni, vidi, vici. In other words this is our Last Will and Testament: FIRST: We direct the payment of our chewing gum ·debts and unpaid lunch bills to the junior class as soon as conveniently may be done from their class treasury. SECOND: As a class we leave anything we cannot take with us and the privilege of taking walks during lunch period to the class of '48. THIRD: We bequeath our psychological daze to Mr. Dick. FOURTH: We bequeath our college entrance blanks to the dizzy deans. FIFTH: We hneby make the following indiv id ual bequests:

I. Barbara Acomb , bequ eath my pretty sweaters to Ginny Rauchfuss . I. Edward Androyan, bequeath my bubble -g um to the faculty. I. Holly Balch, bequeath my easy blush to Jo Herring. I. Mary Emilie Bangs, bequeath my curls to AI Witz. I. Joyce Boardman, bequeath by leisurely attitude to Mrs. Benner. I. Rodney Bosbyshell , bequ eath my hair curs to Harry Kaufman . I. Sally Burden, bequeath by piano ability to Miss Brill. I. Paul Carey, bequeath my racing farm to Lew Creskoff. I. Nance Carlson, bequeath my serious nature to Jody Chance. I. D ic k Cooper, bequeath my hat to Jimmy Quinn . I. Mary Lou Craig, bequeath my operatic voice to Tony Giordano. I. Bill Dorrance, bequeaoh my algebra to Mr. Snite. I. Marie Elliott, bequeath Ocean City to the junior boys. I. Bob Fereshetian, bequeath my five-o 'clock shadow to Rodgers Bressi. I. Missy Fitzgerald, bequeat h my cartwheels to the cheerleaders of ' 48. I. Sally Folger, bequeath my jewelry to the Friends' Central trophy case.

f. Walt Frommer, bequeath the ping-pong table to anyone who can carry it. I. Dick Fussell, leave my car to the Franklin Institute. I. Bill Gillam, bequeath my brain to Jack Buckley. I. Ken Haldeman , leave my engagement ring for a wedding ring . I. June Harris , bequeath my make-up kit to Jane Minter. I. Flossy Hinkle , bequeath my blond lh air to Frances Fitts. I. Sally James, bequeath my ability in art to Lou ise Moore. I. Larry Johnson , bequeath my Spanish ability to Bernard Brause. I. Lew Johnson , bequeath my parking lot to anyone who wants to park. I. Ditty Jones, bequeal:lh my cute smile to Norman McAvoy. I. Kenny King, bequeath my singing ability to Paul Cowan. I. Bruno Langnecker, bequeath my muscles to Bill Stotz. I. Joyce LaRoche, bequeath my clothes to '"Liza's" Lost and Found. I. Doris Lauber, bequeath my pretty hair to Nancy Harscheid. I. George Lavin , bequeath my technique ( ?) to Tommy Linton. PACE 80

I. Bill Lungren , bequeath my educated toe tb Bill Pfeffer. I. Carol Lehrfeld, bequeath my sketches to Bill Muntz. I. Dick Marcus, bequeath my tango ability to the Arthur Murray assemblies. I. Lorna Master, leave Margot Newman. I. Bob McDermott, bequeath my basketball suit to Jack Barnard. I. Frank McGinnis, bequeath my shoulders to Ted Reinke. I. Ohris Meyers, bequeath my poetry to Ogden Nash. I. Julia Miller, leave my Spanish assignments behind. I. John Packer, bequeath my sense of humor to Mr. Dick. I. Frank Parks, bequeath that laugh to posterity. I. Loui.se Phillips, bequeath my voice to Peggy Lee. I. Jim Price, bequeath my motorcycle to the state police. I, Ernie Prudente, leave girls ( ?) . I. Dick Relick, leave a big polished apple behind me. I. May Rieker , bequeath " My Troubles" to Mr. Anthony. I. Marjorie Rogers, bequeath my " making-out" ability to Barbara Heilman. I. Betty Jane Selmi, bequeath my car to Charlie Sheldrake. I. Eileen Selmi, •bequeath my open houses to Bill Shmidheiser. I. Dick Shoemaker, bequeath my Grable legs to Rodney Cook. I. Bob Short, leave the freshman girls crying. I. Brigitte Solmitz, bequeath my remarks -in French class to Adam Riggs . I. Jimmy Spatola , bequeath my jalopy to Ben Strawbridge. I. Pat Spotts, bequeath my lacrosse stick to "Sister" Minster. I. Dwight Speaker, bequeath my speed to "Blade" Banks. I. Armin Stecher, bequeath by absent excuses to anyone who can get away with them. I. Dave Trumper, bequeath my bow ties to Frank Sinatra. I. Pat Voorhees, bequeath my ·s tation wagon to Friends' Central School. I. Jane Webster, bequeath my paint box to Pablo Picasso. I. Jack Wilcox , bequeath my moldy sandwicbes to the ·lunchroom. I. Jane Wurster, bequeath my acting ability to Ingrid Bergman. I. Ed Zautner, bequeath by king-size feet to the U. S. Army. I. Jackiie Zenker, bequeath my hockey stick to Peggy McCann. LASTLY: we hereby constitute and appoint Richard Roe executor of this our Last Will and Testament. Open the door , Richard! In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and "'eal this blank day of blank.

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Signed, sealed', published, and declared by the above named first party of the first part as and for his, !hers , theirs , or its (as the case may be) Last Will and Testament, in our presence, who at their request, in their pre.sence and in the presence of each other, all being present at the same time (figure that one out) have hereunto subscribed as witnesses.

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CL A S S P R DP H B CY ' 'Step right this way, folks! See the GREATEST show on earth. Don't be bashful; step right up and get your tickets now! Don't let 1957 go by without seeing this .stu pend uous, gigantic, colossal, performance!" As we step up in eager anticipation, we are amazed to see that right in front of us is none other than the fabulously wealthy business tycoon, Dick Relick. After we've chatted with him a bit, Dick tells us that he is now holding the business world in his hands. As we stand .i n the crowd , being shoved th1s way and that, who should come up to us but Brigitte Solmitz with her seven little ones clutching madly at her skirts. Brig says that her political career is looking bright; by September she is assured of being elected the first woman president of the UN Assembly. We are indeed overcome with awe. After waving goodbye to these old friends, we push our way to the main tent where the big •s how is about to get under ·way. Suddenly people begin yelling and running in the ,direction of a lovely looking brunette. We shrug cur shoulders, but we stare, too. Good Heavens! It's Jane Wurster, the movie queen wiho bas just won the Academy Award for her splendid work in "Gullible Gal." We understand it was typecasting. Since the crowd is too great for u.s to talk to her, we dimb up towards our seats. As we glance from side to side, we spy Doris Lauber, now a well-known e·ducator, and Barbara Acomb , leafing through a travel catalogue, in contemplation of another trip. Vainly trying to reach our places, we turn as we hear our names screeched out above the noise of <the crowd. Who <is it but Sally Folger, the •woman sports " coach of the year." Sally tells us that she was working out at Friends.' Central until Penn offered her an excellent job coaching basketball and baseball. While we stand t!here talking (and blocking the way,) a familiar voice behind us greets us with "Hi , girls!" We look up into tihe beaming face of Ernie Prudente, football idol of millions. Ernie's name and achievements have been plastered all over the sports' section of every paper in the country for the past nine years. We bid farewell to those outstanding sports' stars and push our way forward again. At last we seem to be getting somewhere-the line is moving! What's this? Someone is tugging at my sleeve-Why, Julie Miller ! We understand Julie is doing big things out at Haverford College; a year ago she was elected to the Board of Trustees in recognition of her interest and support of that institution. And back of Julie is the new manager of the Boston Red Sox, Rodney Bosbyshell. Rod has a pennant-winning club this year and is making fame for himself. Finally we reach our row and start climbing over the bodies. " Oops! Sorry, sir. Well ! Larry Johnson of the curly blond hair !" Last we heard, Larry was voted " Chester's leading citizen. " After •i nching our way further, we collapse with audible sighs into our seats. To our great surprise, two rows in front of us, is the holder of the country 's biggest money- winning !horses, Paul Carey. Next to him is seated Lew :s Johnson , his ir.separable adviser. Lewis and Paul, Inc. , have been astounding the world with their champion breeds of racers. The ~how begins---1its innumerable acts going on all at the same time. Craning our necks to see the action way off to the left, we not ice Margie Rogers , proprietor of New York's largest spagh etti restaurant. Beside her are the famous Selmi's. Eileen is the creator of America's fastest streamlined car and B. J. is happily married to one of our most brilliant generals. Someone back of us has a portable radio , and while we listen to it w ith !half an ear, we note PAr.E 82

down on the edge of the ring, snapping pictures of the events, the music genius of our day, Mary Lou Craig. Mary Lou's hobby , we recall, was taking pictures! With her stands Mary Emilie Bangs, famed literary critic and author of several best sellers. Mean while , the rad:o describes a Dodger baseball gam e. The Dodgers are trailing in the ninth, 2-0. The bases. are loaded but there are two outs. Up to bat steps the mighty home run king of the diamond, John Packer. As we lean back excitedly to hear the inevitable four-bagger that is certain to come from John 's bat, the radio goes dead. As we turn to look with some annoyancr at the radio, we realize that it is being held by Marie Elliott, the talented actress and toast of Broadway. Marie has been earning critics' acclaim and bouquets. She tells us that Nancy Carlson, America 's most promising artist, has been traveling in Europe painting and being feted by the celebrities and prominent people over there. While we reminisce, a call comes over the public address system: " Joyce Boardman, contact Brazil at once. Urgent! " We recall ~hat Joyce is our ubiquitous ambassador to South America. The show is in full swing now . However, we notice some latecomers straggling up the aisles. Among them are: " Muggs" McGinnis, deadpan comedy ·s tar, surrounded by a bevy of gorgeous girls; "Ditty" Jones , the great All -American who rose to even greater fame than did " Doc" Blanchard ; and not very far behind them , sportin g a stylish goatee, is Bill Langnecker. " Bruno" is a distinguished historian who at the present time is doing extensive research on a subject known only to himself. We direct our attention anew to the events unfolding before our eyes. But once more we are distracted: this time by sounds of a reunion over to our right. It's Jim Price, highly successful turkey breeder and salesman , and Kenny King , America's youngest czar of baseball. Ken Haldeman , founder of the wodd ' s largest pharmaceutical laboratory , joins the fast and animated conversation. A fanfare announces the end of the show , and we really have enjoyed 1t thoroughly . Now to stand up and get carried by th e myriads of people to some exit or another .. . you can ' t be too particular ! Our attention is diverted as we look down into the center of the ring where , being pushed and hounded by anxious autograph seekers, are Frank Parks, All-League end and Captain of the Philadelph'a Eagles, and Dwight Speaker, who took over Van Buren 's place as left halfback. Speaker has broken all records in pro- football , scoring and ground gaining. Parks has just won first •p rize at a recent Academy of Fine Arts show, we understand. In another section , his back to the wall, also bombarded by fans , it Dick Shoemaker, who holds the heavyweight boxing championship of the world. W ·hile filing out of the stands we meet , to our great enjoyed , June Harris ,the wei-known criminologist, and Pat Voorhees who is doing exceptionally well with her transportation route to Phoenixville. At th e exit (Yes ! we DID fir.ally make it !) , Jackie Zenker stops us all with the news that she is running a super-de-luxe kindergarten . Jackie is also a famous concert pianist. We notice another ex-Friends ' Centralite, Armin Stecher, and remember that Armin , now a prominent man in t'he fidd of medicine, is making speeches throughout the United States on a new drug that he has recently dis covered. Armin, we see, is being interviewed by Bob Short, star reporter for the Herald Tribune. After a chat, Bob tells us >that he is doing research in engineering at Cornell. He says he owes his interest in the subject to Mr. Small. Dashing past us , we catch a glimpse of Pat Spotts, psydhologist and writer. Pat, we recall, smiling somewhat amusedly , is still fighting bitterly the advo cates of socialized medicine. We are outside the " big top" looking around , still elated by meeting so PAGE

many of our classmates, when up to us walks Bob Fereshetian just ·back from the West Coast where he is president of an engineering school, constructed by architect, Ed Zautner. Bob asks us if we have seen Jack Wilcox , who owns a prosperous dairy farm outside of Newtown Square, or Jim Spatola , the illustrious wine connoisseur. A long, low, meaningful whistle attract·s our attention and rings the bell of recognition in our mind-we turn to see the grinning face of Dr. Bill Lungren , the renowned1 vetertinarian who has saved thousands of dumb animals. Bill, we note , is just the same. We must leave now, so we hail a taxi. Who should be driving it but Sally James ! She says she is illustrating another book written by Chrisoir.e Meyers, th e celebrated poetess . Christine has been named "greatest poet of the decade." Sally also has news of Lorna Master. It seems that Lorna , tired from her strenuous work in the theatre, is now running a cat farm-all breeds, all types. The radio is blaring away and we smile in recognition of the lovely voice singing a hot " blues" song. It's Louise Phillips, the girl singer of the year , giving out with " Redhead Blues" composed by that popular song writer , Dick Marcus. As we settle back in our taxi to relax, our eyes light upon a huge s:gn whose bright lights blink out the name of Marion Fitzgerald starring in "Comedy and Terrors." Missy is acclaimed as the comedienne of the age. In my hand is still clutched the circus program, so we all decide •to read it now. Carol Lehrfeld , we realize , has pa inted all the illustrations with masterful genius, and David Trumper has backed nhe show with his no tor ious financial wizardry. The radio is now giving forth with a report of rt:he economic status of the world by Bill Gili::lm . consi.dered by many as the " brain" of all times. We have stopped for a traffic light and are waiting patiently while pedestrians rush blnidly across the street. Passing ·in front of our taxi, we see Bob McDermott, voted for five years past best dressed man in America , and trailing not too far behind is the dead-eye of the basketball courts in the East, George Lavin. Soon we're on our way again, weaving in and out, denting only a few odd fenders here and there. Glancing out of the window, our eyes meet with tlhe looming outline of an enormous structure-the largest candy manufacturing building in the world, owned by Eddie Androyan. We hea rd that Dick Cooper was the architectual mastermind behind it-which brin gs to mind a bit of news. T 'wo members of Friends' Central's Class of '4 7, Dick Fussell and Walt Frommer, have combined their aeronautical and electrical engineering skills and are creating an automobile with wings to escape from the terrors of women drivers. The illustrious flier, Bill Dorrance, is .to pilot the plar:emobile on its initial run . Home at last ! Ah, the paper! Hmm ! H ere's an article listing the new faculty at Vassar College: Holly Balch , head of ·tlhe higher math emat:cs department ; May Rieker, professor of bio-chemistry ( and scient•ist of the year!); Sally Burden , dean of girls and professor of English, and Flossie Hinkle of the home economics department. All four are known to be masters in their respective fields . Just a minute ! Here's an astonishing item. Joyce LaRoche has given up her pests as art editor of M ademoisel/e and Vogue to marry a handsome millionaire-an ex-Navy man. Let's have a look at .the Movie News ! Well ! Jane Webster has finally wnsented to come out of seclusion; she is more secretive than Garbo ever was. So ends a perfect day. It gave us a feeling of nostalgia to see and hear again of all our famous classmates of ' 4 7. Here's wishing more power to eacih of them in the future! 1

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