1949 FCS yearbook by Friends' Central School

THB RBCORD BOOK of the '49ers •

FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL Sixty - eighth and City Line

OVERBROOK, PENNSYLVANIA

THE UPPER SCHOOL

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FDRBIDRD We, the Gold-rushing members of the class of 1949, present this annual as a last class project. It is a project which has not been an assignment, but a spontaneously compiled expression of our group. In it we have endeavored to portray ourselves at work, at play, and in every phase of Friends' Central School life. Our hope is that this record of our class will serve as a volume of memories for us in the future. We have come to regard Friends' Central as the place in which we are being trained for our future positions in and obligations to society. We believe that the idea of a well-rounded life, the idea which is so much an influence on our school program, is the necessary principle in molding human character. We hope we have reached the stage of our development in which we can become adaptable to whatever conditions or situations which will confront us when the security of our secondary school years is left behind. The theme of our Record Book is a symbolic one. As the prospectors of 1849 were in quest of gold , we, one hundred years later, are searching for something as priceless. We are looking for and working for the means to our desired end: a successful and satisfying life.

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We, the Class of 1949, dedicate our Record Book to a woman whose guidance has meant much to us, both in tangible and intangible ways. She has shown admirable patience and great understanding for our numerous problems. Even with all her pressing and arduous duties, she has always found time for a friendly word for each one of us, and we have come to consider her as one of our staunchest friends. As we think of our school years here in retrospect, we shall remember this one person who represents the fine qualities for which Friends' Central stands. In this dedication we wish to express our sincere appreciation for all that ANN E. WHITCRAFT has done for us, and we assure her that she will al·ways have a place in our hearts.

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We, the graduating class of 1949, dedicate our yearbook to a man whose friendly spirit and willingness to help anyone and everyone has proved an inspiration to all of us. Everyone 's friend , '"Pop" has served our boys as a coach, a teacher, and an adviser. His constant smile supplemented by a good word for everyone has made him one of the best liked members of the faculty . For these reasons and many more, we are proud to dedicate our yearbook to our teacher and pal , FRANK M. GROFF .

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FACULTY

Seated-Clayton L. Farraday, .Jr., Eliza E. Bl<lckburn, Eric W . .Johnson Frances E. Brill, M. Frances Yottng, Homer P. Economos, Dorothy C. Benner, .Judith

.J. Ham, Priscilla Bryant. Standing-Pearl Henderson, Margaret A. 1\f unroe, :M argaret McComas, Frank M. Groff, Isolde D. Klarmann, Howard F. Comrie, Richard S. Burgess, Cordelia Goebbels, Cyril H. Harvey, Elizabeth P. Linton, Paul B. Chambers, Albert .J. Snite, Martha Faulkner, Mark F. Emerson, Ann E. Whitcraft, Alvah C. Small, vV. Arthur McVickar.

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Class History In the year 1936, a very vague desire to search for gold formed in the hearts of some young people. This is the story of their thirteen-year search toward their ultimate goal-Gold. w·e will now transport you to a little mining camp 111 the gold mountains of Overbrook, Pa. The first miner to wield her pick in the thirteen-year search for gold was our World Federalist, l\Iargie Davis. The next year she was joined in her quest by Frances Fitts, who came "skipping" in carrying a hockey stick instead of a shovel , and Carol Scholz, who speedily talked her way into the camp. For two years this little band dug on unassisted until they were joined by the first male of the '49'ers, gullible Ivan Gabel. In the fifth year aiel came from wee Willy Plall, trailed by his numerous admirers. To begin our sixth year of digging came Nancy Kelley with her gold Cum Laude key. Our little group wa~ greatly enlarged in the seventh grade by Dick Atkinson, with the snappiest pair, of dungarees in the mine; Barbara Bossard, who had forgotten all her materials as usual; Dick Collins, being a traitor with his U-Plate It, silveT polish; Caroline Shortlidge with her real blond hair; Sibyl Forster,

quite a distraction to the male diggers; Betty Lau, with her cute smile; and Emily Jones, the really all-around helper. In our eighth year 1we. .,w ere supplemented by our future debutante, ]\[adge Littlefield; Mrs. Benner's twin, Ruth McCoy; John (Zicldy) Trautwein, followed by Connie l\Iack with a contract to sell hot dogs at Shibe Park; Steve l\Iarcus zoomed in on his little motor bike from Beeber Junior High; Carl Reichert dribbled in with a gold basketball and red curls. Starting our freshman year in the gold min es, new workers cam e to us in the form of the Thomas boys, snake hunting Rex and woman hunting Gilbert; Elizabeth Anclroyan came sporting her beautiful mining clothes; Connie Gayl selling one way tickets to ]\[exico ; Dorothy Dodge, no relation to the car; Shelby \Villiams, who "ripped " into our ranks with her subtle wise cracks; Doroth y Groff

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with her terrific decorations for our mine 's social eve nts; Ginny Gwynn , who came cheering in; and Katherine Mather leading her dogs behind her. In the tenth year with the first hint of gold in sight Mary Gibbon's moods, Gita Perry's pep, and Kendall Kurtz's travels gave us initiative. With only two years to go, Steve Ritt and Quinny Cornman trouped mNourhan Kailian , our on ly foreign miner, representing Greece; and Tod l\lerner, representing big business. In the girls department we gained vim, vigor, and vitality with Aileen Rieker; and our one and one-half team captain, l\farg ie Lang; and everybody's friend, Carol Christian. The senior year with our gold in sight brought incentive for the last long mile in the forms of athletic Bill Munch; "T ubby Tuba", Jim Siddall; our well fed Bugs Bunny, Bob Flick; Don Tanner, with his hand-knitted sweaters and socks (pretty flashy for a mine); Bob Ranieri with those cute permanent curls; the ladies' man, vValt Michels; Guy Morse with his huge vocabulary; and Eugene Vershinski who "bowled" us all over as he came in. Among the girls was witty Joan Lavine; and last but not least our week-end girl. Mary Clarke, who quickly made her presence felt. '"'e have had a wonderful time searching for gold; and now that we have lound it, we are off to see how wisely we can spend it.

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ELIZABETH ANDROYAN Liz, that swell girl with her wonderful all year 'round tan from Ocean City, entered our class in her freshman year and has proved to be one of the most cooperative and unselfish members of the group. Her cheery smile and guiet affability have given her a warm place in our hearts. She has saved the class more than once when she has come forth with her father's candy and nuts for our parties and dances; though her bubblegum has gotten us in trouble· at times.

Entered-Freshman Year Tea111s-.J. V. Hockey, Sr., A, B, C. Activities-"Blue and Gray" Staff, Sr.; Chorus 4 years; Member of UWF.

RICHARD HAVILAND ATKINSON The boy who's out of school more than he's in entered our class in seventh grade, having taken a year off since then to go to Atlantic City and California. The mainstay of Mr. Snite's bowling team for the last two years, "Mike" has had the distinction of being one of the best schoolboy bowlers in the city. Usually found in his car or someone else's, Dick gets along well with almost everyone.

Entered-Seventh Grade Teams-Varsity Football, Sr.; Varsity Basketball 2nd, A; Bowling, A, Sr.

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BARBARA .JUNE BOSSARD Barb is one of our class's most interesting members, well known for ingenious sports excuses and those famous diets. Her original ideas on growing her hair have become of great interest to the class. 'Ve've given up being surprised at Barb and can now relax and en joy her. She can be found anytime either clown in the art studio or having a long talk with somebody about the horrors of working. Combining wit with brains, personality, and friendliness, Barb will certainly succeed in whatever she does.

Entered-Seventh Grade Teams-]. V. Hockey, A, B. Activities-Art Editor of the Year Book; Chorus 4 years; Staff of "Blue and Gray", B, C. Class Office-President, C.

Chris entered our class in her junior year and soon became known for her ready smile and personality plus. She gets along with all males except Einstein and Webster. She's vice-president of the Service Club: "Oh, is there a meeting this morning?" A whiz at basketball and solving problems other than math, she is always in demand. She comes from Concord, the locale of which she must constantly explain, much to Chris's dismay. vVe know Chris will go far with her artistic talents, enthusiasm and her popularity. Entered-Junior Year

Teams-]. V. Hockey, A; Varsity 2nd, Sr.; Varsity Basketball 2nd, A; lst, Sr. Activities-Chorus 2 years; vVeek on Urban Problems, A; Assistant Art Editor of the Year Book; Conference on Friends' Service Committee, Sr.; Vice-president Service Club, Sr.

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lege she's missed. Her winning personality and her quick smile have enabled her to make a hit wherever she goes. She's noted [or her travels, espec iall y her Southern and European ones. Though she entered Friends' Centra I this year, ,,.e immediately discovered l\fary's capability for making friends. This quality will see her through a successful college lire, we're sure.

Entered-Senior Year T eams- Varsity Hockey, lst, Sr. Actir1ities-Chorus l year.

RICHARD GILPIN COLLI JS Noted ror his unexpected shrieks and roars, Dick has been a constant center of activity since entering our class way back in seventh grade. Besides having a great interest in railroads and telegraphs, he owns and operates a thriving silver-plating business. He prepares and bottles his famous "U-Kan-Plate". With this background no one will be surprised when Dick becomes a business tycoon.

Entered-Seventh Grade Activities-Service Club, Sr., A, B; Year Book Staff, Sr. Class Office-Secretary, B.

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Here's the boy who has more love troubles than any three fellows this side of the Hot Shoppe. A refugee from L. I., Q. may be seen starting out for school any morning at four from the isle of Devon. Our soccer star is also a member of the basketball sguad and a charter member of the Digout Club. His Pontiac is as much trouble to him as his teachers: yet Q. always manages to have a smile on his face fOIevery one.

Entered-Junior Year Tea111s- Varsity Soccer 2nd, Sr.

Activities-Year Book Staff, Sr.; Publicity Staff Senior Centenary Players , A: Prom Committee, Sr.

MARJORIE ROSE DAVIS :M argie, one of the founders of our class, has inspired us with World Government. Could we ever forget that day in the junior class when she effusively enveloped us with her plans? Being one of the most wildly enthusiastic members of the class, her leadership and vitality have added much to our doings. Margie has potentialities for a dynamic life. She has yet to decide where she will guide her capricious strength. Best luck to you, Margie, in whatever you do. Entered-Kindergarten

T eams-.J. V. Hockey, C ; Varsity Hockey 2nd, A, B; lst, Sr.; Varsity Baseball, A, B.

Activities-Service Club 2 years; Conference on Education for Public Service, Sr.; Chorus I year; Girls' A.A. 4 years; Art Editor of the "Blue and Gray"; Assistant Art Editor of the Year Book; President of UWF.

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DOROTHY CLEMENT DODGE Dorothy's a tall blond who almost picked up a southern accent during a one-week visit in Georgia, and she's dying to get back to try again. Next summer she's off to Africa on a mad jeep trip, which to hear her tell about it sounds as casual as a bus ride across the continent. Dorothy participates in class activities when called upon and does her part efficiently. Her humorous outlook on class doings adds to our appreciation of her.

Entel'ed-Freshman year Teams-Varsity Lacrosse 3rd, B; 2nd, A. Archery l st, A.

Activities-Exchange Editor of the "Blue and Gray"; Chorus 2 years; l\Iember of UWF; Senior Centenary Players, A; "News" Staff, A.

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Frances, with her naturally curly blond hair, peaches-and-cream complexion, and her refusal to wear lipstick, has been with us since first grade. As president of Girls A.A. and co-captain of Varsity basketball, Fittsy is known on and off the campus as one of the school's outstanding athletic stars. Although one of our best athletes, she has two bigger interests-Skippy and Valley Forge. She has terrific potentialities as a housewife; of this her wonderful cakes and more wonderful parties have given us added proof.

Entn·ed-First Grade Teams-Varsity Hockey 2nd, C, B; lst, A, Sr.; Varsity Basketball 2nd, C, B; lst, A, Sr.; Cocaptain, Sr.; Varsity Baseball lst, B, A; Varsity Lacrosse 2nd C; lst, B, A. Activities-Secretary-Treasurer of Girls' A.A.; Vice-President, A; President of Girls' A.A., Sr.; Chorus 3 years.

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ROBERT JOHN FLICK Bob, our ex-marine, entered the class this year. He soon becam e famous for his athletic ability. Although a demon on the ball fi eld, he is one of the most friendly members of our class. Bob is just a happy fellow whose personality shines out to all those who come in contact with him.

Entered-Senior Year T eams-Varsity Football 1st, Sr. ; Varsity Basketball lst, Sr.

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Entered-Seventh Grade T eams-]. V. Hockey, C, B, A; Varsity Basket· ball 2nd, A; Varsity Lacrosse 3rd, C; 2nd, B, A.

A ctivities-Chorus 4 years ; " N ews" Staff, B; l\lember of UWF.

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IV AN HERZOG GABEL "Gabe" has been the class brain since he entered in the I Class. His diligence, friendliness, and athletic ability have marked him as an outstanding member of our class. When Ivan isn't playing basketball, he is sure to be found in the vicinity of Overbrook. His ready smile and personality-plus are a combination for brilliant success.

Entered- Third Grade Teams-Varsity Football, Sr. ; Varsity Basketball, Sr. Activities-Student Council Sr., A, B, C; VicePresident, Sr.; Treasurer, C, B; Planning Committee Buck Hill Falls Conference, Sr. Class 0 ffices-Presiden t, A, B; Secretary, Sr., C.

CONSTANCE ORLEANS GAYL Connie's our friendly relations ambassador to Mexico. Ever since she got back, we're not quite sure what she'll be talking next, English, Spanish or French, all of which she does beautifully. Besides being a linguist, she has most of the brains of the class. She's decided Europe is a "must". If you're looking for someone small, cute, efficient, and full of fun, Connie's your girl. She's all you could ask, and a little more. Entered-Freshman Year

Teams-.J. V. Hockey C, B; Varsity Hockey 2nd, A; Manager of the Hockey Team, Sr.; Varsity Lacrosse 2nd B, C. Activities-Student Abroad, A; Conference on Education [or Public Service, Sr.; "Blue and Gray" Staff B, A, Sr., Exchange Editor B, A, C; Service ClubB, A, Sr.; Television Broadcast, C; Co-copy Editor of the Year Book; Buck Hill Falls Conference, Sr.; News Staff B, A, Sr.; Secretary of UWF; Cum Laude, Sr. Class Office-President, A, B. J'AG E

MARY YOUNG GIBBON Schatzi, though she was a half year late in making the freshman class, was well worth waiting for, as witness her present popularity. With her we associate mysterious glances, a Oair for writing poetry, unexpected shrieks of laughter, and last but not least, the first time we were ever psychoanalyzed! owadays, when she's not giving or receiving helpful advice, or off on ew England week-ends, Schatzi's working for the many interests that make her the class's idealist. Entered-Freshman Year

Teams-.J. V. Hockey A, B, Sr. Activities-"Biue and Gray" A, B; Assistant Editor, Sr.; Buck Hill Falls Conference, A; Assistant Editor of Year Book, Sr.; Vicepresident of U'WF; Television Broadcast, C: Conference on Education for Public Service, Sr. Class Office-Vice-President, Sr.

DOROTHY .JOYCE GROFF With a worried pucker on her brow and a load of books under her arm, Dotty may be found dashing around school. This jack-in-thebox has saved the lives of the seniors more than once with her wonderful dance decorations and has kept her friends in a good mood with her entertaining accounts of things. Occasionally Dotty forgets what class she's in and is seen doing Spanish in English class; but even with this slight absentmindedness, she doesn't Jose her sparkle. Entered-Freshman Year

Teams-]. V. Hockey, C; Archery, Sr., A. Activities-Service Club, A, Sr.; Member of UvYF; Decorations Committees; Centenary Players, A, Sr.

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VIRGINIA GWYNN Have a problem? Fee ling low? vVant someone to act in a play? Call Ginny. Two bright eyes, a smile, and a feather cut will come to your rescue. This ga l adds life to anything she does: she puts the cheer in cheerleading and the play in plays. She g ives her rapt attention to others' troubles. Ginny entered Friends' Central in 1945 a nd has been lending a h elping hand ever since. \Ve know that wherever she may go, she will take smiles and encouragement with her.

Entered-Freshman Year Teruns-.J. V. Hockey ; Varsity Hockey 2nd, A, Sr.; Varsity Lacrosse, 2nd, A, B. Activities-S tud ent Council, Sr., A, B, C; Sen ·etary, C, B; Buck Hill Falls Conference, A; Cheerleader, Sr., A, B; ·M ember of UWF; " News" reporter, A, B; Senior Centenary Players, A, Sr.

EMILY BISHOP JONES Another "old guard" member of our class, Emily stands out as having been one of the most active and conscientious girls in the group. Proof of Emily's versatility are h er diverse interests such as sports, class offices, and conferences. Following the Jones family tradition, Em served four years on the Student Council and was president in 1948 . Emily, known for her guiet and r eserved charm, can, however, let loose into gusts of energy and outbursts of humor. We have always admired Emily's thoroughn ess, efficiency, and her lovely nature. Ente1·ed-Seventh Grade T eams-J. V. Hockey, C; Varsity Hockey 2nd, B ; 1st, A, Sr.; Captain, Sr.; Varsity Lacrosse 2nd, A, B ; Tennis lst, A. Activi ties-Student Council, Sr., A, B; President, Sr.; Buck Hill Falls Conference, A; " ews" reporter, B; Conference on Education for Public Service, Sr., A; Chorus 1 year; Cum Laude, Sr. Class Offices-Vice-president, C, B; Secretary, Sr., A. PAGE

NOURHAN KEVORK KAILIAN Nourhan, who joined our class at the middle of the junior year, is the only student from a foreign country in our class. Nourhan hasgained a fluent command of the English language as Greece's ambassador to Friends' Central. We have all been amused by his sense of humor, have appreciated his willingness to join in on class activities, and have admired his intelligent comprehension of his studies although hindered by a language barrier.

Ente1·ed-]unior Year Teams-Varsity Soccer, Sr.

NANCY .JARRETT KELLEY Since entering Friends' Central in the sixth grade, Nancy has been an active member of the student body. Efficient, extremely capable, and reliable, Nancy was business manager of the News last year and is equally successful as editor of the yearbook. Nancy can usually be seen on the ]. V. hockey field or hurrying about the Upper School long after most humble souls have dug out. We shall remember Nancy as a witty classmate and good friend, whose business efficiency and ambition make an unbeatable combination for future success.

Entered-Sixth Grade Teams-]. V. Hockey, A, B, Sr.; Basketball 4th, A; Varsity Baseball lst, A. Activities-Cum Laude Society, A; Buck Hill Falls Conference, A; Chorus l year; Conference on Education for Public Service, Sr.; Business Manager of the "News", A, Sr.; Service Club, Sr.; Member of UWF; Editor of the Year Book. PAGE

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Since entering our class in t e B year, Ken has stamped himself as a dependable, hardworking member of the class. Versatility is his middle name, and in the summer of 1947, Ken went to Europe with the Boy Scouts and returned the following winter to study in Switzerland. Kendall, the boy with the Plymouth, "physicist plus"-tall, dark and silent, has worked hard to make the yearbook a success.

Entered-Sophomore Year Teams-Varsity Soccer, Sr. Activities-Record Book, Sr.; Service Club, B.

MARJORIE DREW LANG When Margie entered F.C. in her junior year, she immediately became one of the athletic department's prize assets. This year as co-captain of basketball and captain of lacrosse she is a very busy senior. Margie's cheery smile and manner have made her a well-liked member of the class. Margie, with the laughing eyes and long brown hair, should certainly find success in whatever field she enters.

Ente1·ed-]unior Year Teams-Varsity Hockey 2nd A; 1st Sr.; Varsity Basketball lst A, Sr.; Co-captain Sr.; Varsity Lacrosse lst A, Sr.; Captain, Sr.; Varsity Tennis 1st A. Activities-Secretary of the "Blue and Gray", Sr.

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BETTY JOAN LAU The schoo l year begins and Betty arrives two clays late from the shore, smiling and sunburned. This sort of thing has been going on ever sin ce she first entered F.C.S. in 1943. Cute, short, and always laughing, she's game for anything in the way of clevilmen t. If you see Betty waiting for anything, it's college. She claims she leads a double life, one in school and the other outside of school-but in either life we think she's pretty swell.

Entered-Seventh Grade T eams-]. V. Hockey, C; Varsity Bowling Jst, A; Archery, Sr., A. A ctivi ties-Chorus, 4 years; " Blue and Gray" staff, A. Class Office-Treas urer, A.

JOAN FELICE LAVINE Whenever one hears a Friends' Centralite go into peals of hysterical laughter, it is usually because Joan is nonchalantly displaying her singular wit. \tVe have all been completely won over by her charm and her genuine friendliness. It took no time to discover that Joan is an inclefatiguably good-natured companion. Her subtle "s'il vous plait" in French class and the familiar "Wha-a-a-t???" any time in English are unforgettable. As a matter of fact, Joan is, too.

Entered-Senior Year Teams-]. V. Hockey, Sr. Activities-Assistant Circulation Manager of the Year Book; Service Club, Sr. ; ?vi ember of UWF.

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EMILY MARGARET LITTLEFIELD l\[adge first made her appearance at Friends' Central in September, 19-14. From that tim e on she has been very popular with her classmates a nd has bee n elected to a class office every yearfirst treas urer, then to the presidency of the Senior girls, in which capacity she has clone an excell ent job. l\Iadge is usually ready with a funny story about her "ex tra curricular" activities, for she lives [or weekends and va ca tions. \t\Te are sure that the future for l\[adge will be a success. Entered-Eighth Grad e T eams-Varsity Bowling 2nd, A; Archery Sr., A, B; ]. V. Hockey, C. Activities-Editor of the " Blue and Gray", Sr. ; Circulation Manager o[ the Year Book; Chorus 2 years.

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he has swiftly moved to the top o[ the class rln ~ popularity. Steve is well known for his abilities in football and basketball and is the captain the '49 tennis tea m. H e has a kind word and a big smile for everyone in the school, including and especially the girls. Steve gets along well in his studies but always seems to be ill when it comes time for physics. Entered-Eighth Grade T eams-Varsity Football Sr., A, B; Varsity Basketball, Sr. ; Boys Athletic Association; Varsity Tennis A, B; captain, Sr.

Actir,ities-News, A; Record Book, Sr.; Student Council, A, B. Class Offices-Vice-president, C, Sr.; Secretary, A.

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KATHERINE MAE MATHER Kathy is one of the good- natured, always laughing, members of our class who came to us in her freshman year from Upper Darby. She can often be found helping l\Iartha with the alumni mail, but usually she is in some part of the country attending a clog show from which she returns with a blue r ibbon for one of her beautiful co llies. Kathy will always be remem be reel for all the terri fie parties she gives and for the paper cups she has donated to our dances. Entered-Freshman Year

Teams-.J. V. Hockey 4 years. Activities-Chorus 2 years .

RUTH EDITH McCOY Ruth is the red-head with the Georgia accent. She attended F.C. in the eighth and ninth grades and after living in Germany (her father's Army, you know) decided to come back. She is a whiz at chemistry and is known for her fast talk in Miss Bryant's Spanish class. Ruth is always waiting for those letters from the South. We have come to know her wonderful humor and many capabilities, and we have high hopes of Ruth's success at whatever she does in the future.

Entaed-Eighth Grade, Senior Year Teams-Archery, Sr.

Activities-Feature writer for the News, Sr.

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WILLIAM HENRY MERNER III Tod, who joined us in the junior year, entered into his activities with great vigor, playing soccer and baseball. Bill is a very conscientious worker. He has given generous assistance to class committees. Although h e is always a busy man, no favor is too great to ask of him. Perhaps we go to the \•Vhite House someday and visit our politician . As Tod would say, " It's tim e for a change!"

Entered-Junior Year T eams- Varsity Football, Sr.; Bowling, A, Sr. ; .J. V. Soccer and Baseball, A. A ctiv ities-Year Book Staff, Sr.

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ately astounded those who did not know him il' ~~ with his brilliant talent for singing. "The Voice" ~ performed magnificently in the School Chorus's production of The Pimtes of Penzance. In the field of sports, Walt was the bright spot of the soccer team. His educated toe made him an AllInteracademic player. ·walter's complete attachment to the fair sex is a characteristic to be adniired. We are sure that his many attributes will assure him of a bright future.

Entered-Senior Year Teams-Varsity Soccer, Sr. Activ ities-Pirates o[ Penzance, Sr.

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GUY CHAPPELL MORSE Entering F.C. just this year Guy h as made an enviable record as a conscientious worker who can be counted on when something is to be done. H e has managed our football team and the physics class. He's seen the sights, too, for he's lived in such diverse places as Texas, China, South America, and the Philippines. If Guy's success in life is as large as his vocabulary. h e will go a long way.

Entered-Senior Year Teams-Varsity Football i\fanager, Sr. Activities-Service Club, Sr.

WILLIAM HENRY 1UNCH Bill entered our class in the senior year. He showed his ability in sports by being chosen on the second All-Interacademic Football Team a nd voted the best athlete in the class. Hailin g from Lansdowne, he is usually found in some certain female's blue Chevy, or elaborating on some theory in 1\lr. Snite's math class. Bill is one fellow who is sure to "go places."

Entered-Senior Year Teams-Varsity Football, Sr.; Varsity Basketball, Sr.

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MARGARET HELEN PERRY Joining us in tenth grade, Gita has taught everybody what cheerleading and Bronxville really arc. She possesses one of the best senses of humor in the class; and that "hum, how [asci nating!" has become almost a trademark. She is known for those big, beautiful brown eyes; her appreciation of music; unusual good looks; and her extreme moods-most extreme when gay. Her two loves, Episcopal and summer camps in New Hampshire will always make us think of Gita. Entered-Sophomore Year

Teams-.J. V. Hockey 3 years. Activities-Snap Shot Editor of the Year Book; Cheer-leading 3 years; Chorus 3 years; .1\fember of UWF.

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Teams-Varsity Football Captain, Sr.; Basketball and Track, A. Activities-Treasurer, A, B, C, Sr.; Athletic Association.

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MARIO ROBERT RANIERI This handsome man came to us from Overbrook this year. He made hi msei[ known as an outstanding end on the football tea m. Following this, came success in basketball where he was the spark of the team. Rabbit has a devoted following of women and his smile gives them great joy. Bob's friendly manner will make his life a success; and we know that whatever his fi eld, his real charm will inspire trust and confidence in whomever he meets.

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classroom and on the athletic field. With a smile and a good word for everyone, he can usually be found digging out in his red Hudson or tossing basketballs up in the rain. Known for his super chocolate milk shakes and announcements in assembly, a rosy future is predicted for him in any field he might choose.

Entered-Eighth Grade Teams-Varsity Football; Basketball, Sr. ; Football; Basketball, A. Activities-News Class Office-President, Sr.

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Ai leen, who joined our class at the beginning of the junior year, is o ne of the outstanding personalities of the class. Her peppiness shows in her cheerleading and hockey playing. We have all benefitted by Aileen's chauffeuring service to games, Howard .Johnson's, or almost any other place. With her fun-loving attitude and her ability to get along with people, we know she will find success and happiness wherever she goes.

Entered-Junior Year Teams-Varsity Hockey 2nd, A, Sr.; Varsity Bowling 2nd A . Activities-Chorus years.

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"Let's spin wheels," and without even looking, anyone can tell that Steve Ritt and his green Chevy are in the immediate vicinity. The sparkpi ug of the class, the hard chargin g fullback, Mrs. 'v\Toerner's star ad-getter for the News, the boy with a line for any girl (same lin e)-that's Steve. No slouch at basketball either, Steve has been a leader of the class since h e e ntered in the junior year.

Entered-Junior Year Teams-Varsity Football, Sr.; Varsity Baseball, A; Varsity Soccer, A; Varsity Basketball, Sr.

Activities-News, A, Sr.; Ytar Book Staff, Sr.

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CAROL FRIEDA SCHOLZ Starting in kindergarten, Cally has seen the class progress through twelve long years, and has amazingly come out without any damaging effects. She is a member of the Student Council and is on the staff of the Year Book. She's especially noted for her interest in people, her various moods-from the merry, to the quite serious, and for her love of Europe. How can we forget the Carol of Rose Tree Road with her wondrous blue eyes?

Entered-First Grade Teams- .J. V. Hockey B, C; Varsity Hockey 2nd Sr., A; Varsity Lacrosse 2nd A, B. Activities-Student Council Sr., A, B; Buck Hill Falls Conference, Sr.; Year Book Staff; "Blue and Gray" Staff, B; Chorus 2 years ; 1\rember of UWF. Class Office-Treasurer, B.

CAROLINE SY lG SHOR TLIDGE Caroline is always noticed because o( her beautiful blond hair. "Honestly, it's not bleached!" Her main struggle in life is trying to get through chemistry-a long hard pull. She has a passion for Avalon ; and, in fact, all winter we hear about her last summer there, and the interesting people she ran into. She ch-ives a black Packard that threatens to fall apart at the first heavy wind, but she's willing to give a ride to anybody who'll take the risk.

Ente1·ed-Seventh Grade Teams-Archery lst A, B.

Acitvities-Chorus 4 years; News reporter B.

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Entered-S enior Year T eams-Varsity Football, Sr.

DONALD PAUL TANNER Don entered Friends' Central this year after escaping from Upper Darby. He played football for our ~fighty ~rites and was one of the few who was always on time for practice. He finds physics class most enjoyable and has a ready supply of humorous remarks. Sharp clothes and good manners make him an unforgettable classmate. He can usually be found socializing in the front hall.

Entered-Senior Year Teams-Varsity Football, Sr.

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DONALD GILBERT THOMAS G. T., the boy with the pompadour, hails from Frankford a nd is a steady customer and source of trouble for Paoli Local trainmen. Gil , with his swe ll sense o[ humor, has a way of injecting life into everyone. He is known for his escapades in the laboratory and on the baseball diamond and is most often seen with smoke coming out of his ears. Judging [rom his record at F. C., Gil has many bright years of happiness ahead o( him.

Ent ae d- Ninth Grade T ea ms-Varsity Football, Sr.; Varsity Baseball and Soccer, A. Activities- Student Coun cil , A , B ; R ecord Book. r.

Class Office-Vice-president, A, B.

REX THOMAS Rex was president o[ the Service Committee and has led that organization through an improving year of service to all of the school's humanitarian activities. " Roi", known as the class naturalist ever since our C year, has been the one who brought frogs and snakes to school, along with white mice, and has even been accused of frightening certain faculty with his repti les. vVe are sure that Rex wil l find a position in life which will employ his knowledge and love for nature.

Entered-Ninth Grade Teams-Varsity Soccer, Sr. A ctivities-President of Service Club, Sr.; Service Club, A.

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J JOHN HOWARD TRAUTWEIN, .JR. Ziddie came to F. C. S. in 8th grade. Since then he has become one of the most prominent members of our class. An outstanding athlete in soccer, basketball, and baseball, he has become well known throughout the Inter-Academic League. A friend to all, Zid has cheered up many a dreary study hall. We expect to see him hurling for the A's in the future. In ten years Connie l\Jack's pennant worries wi ll be over. Ente1·ed-Eighth Grade A cliv i ties-President, Athletic Association.

T eams-Varsity Basketball, Sr.; Soccer A, captain, Sr.; Varsity Baseball, A.

EUGENE .J . A. VERSHINSKI Although Gene entered nearly a month late this year, he fitted right into plans for the football team. Last year at St. James of Chester, Gene bowled himself into top position in the Catholic League. F. C.'s head pinman, i\ [r. Snite, found him in top form this season and has great expectations for the future. Also an effect ive basketball player, Gene finds his time at a premium. Another " R omeo" known for his flashy but stylish clothes, he is besieged by many of the opposite sex. Truly an all-around guy. Entered-Senior Year Teams-Varsity Football, Sr.; Varsity Basketball, Sr.

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ELEANOR SHELBY WILLIAMS Shelby came along with our freshman year, and her wonderful personality has helped keep us going ever since. l( a stranger hadn't already noticed that cute gir l with the "crew" haircut and completely absorbed expression, he surely would have found her by following the line of admiring slaves. But don't be fooled, the brain hiding behind those innoce nt blue eyes is one or the best and can produce more than wisecracks and songs. She! is happi es t on the hockey field where she wields a stick with great enthusiasm and considerable skill. Ente1·ed-Freshman Year

T ea ms-.J. V. Hockey C; Varsity Hockey 2nd A, B; lst Sr. Basketball A. Activities-Service Club Sr., A, B; Conference on Education for Public Service, Sr.; Co-copy editor o[ the Year Book ; News reporter; Chorus 2 years; l\Iember o[ U\VF; Junior Town l\Ieeting of the Air, Sr.

Left to Right-Carl Rcichen, Frances Fitts. Ivan Gabel, Mary Gibbon, Stephen 1\!arcus, Madge Littlefield, Emily Jones.

Class Officers Our joint meetings, presided over by either Carl Reichert, the boy's president, or Madge Littlefield, the girl's president, (incidentally they were always very polite about letting the other fellow run it), were usually hilarious sessions with all the necessary work and voting done in the last five minutes. The secretaries, Emily Jones and Steve Marcus, were usually uncertain just where the minutes were, but always turned up with them written on the back of Enterprise notes or something just as appropriate. The vice-presidents, :M ary Gibbon and Ivan Gabel, Jived thru the year in terror of the time when they would have Lo conduct a meeting, but always came to the fore when needed. vVith the help of our rich treasurers, Frances Fitts and Bill Platt, (where arc those last year's dues, Bill?), we were able to put out this year book and give the Senior Prom with a few extras to boot! This class has voted unanimously to forgive the officers for screaming at us all year to "Be quiet and pay attention."

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Junior Class _"Chuckles" -"corny jokes" -"Talk of parues, past or future"-"Pete 1\Ioore's laugh". Yes, it's the Junior class approaching. What's that? They're on their way to a joint class meeting? Well, just a minute! How 'bout some information about the class of 1950 for the Record Book? Out in front we have some of the athletically inclined boys. Varsity football-Bob Small, Skip Goodman, and Ron Relick, our football heroes; not far behind are the soccer stars, Bob Snyder, Harry Cowell, and Carl Steins. As usual the girls are close at hand, too; the hockey femmes-Anne Dufour, 1 ancy Borneman, Babs Zimmerman, Joan Henley, .Judy Martin, and Sandy Miller, next year's captain. Sandy, along with Harry Cowell, has been heading the News. Speaking of our literary talents, Dodo Jablow is really being kept busy; besides packing her trunk for 1\Iexico, she did a great deal of the Blue and Gmy art work. Scattered through the various laughing

groups are our welcome additions: Kaki Ross, Nance Peiper, Jim Cannon, Dave Fulmer, Skip Goodman, and Lee Crowder. Our Service Committee representatives (Cynie Linton, Babs Zimmerman, Anne McAvoy, Dick Blugerman, and Skip Goodman) are probably discussing· the success of the Community Chest drive. Sanely Clark, Jim Cannon, Carl Steins, Sarah DeVita, Anne McAvoy, and Sandy 1\Iiller are our conscientious Student Council representatives; Anne is next year's president with Carleton as vice-president. This year, Friends' Central will be well represented in Mexico, with Dorothy .Jablow, Harry Cowell, Cynthia Linton, Suzanne Poggenberg, and John Trumper as good will ambassadors. Under the leadership of Sanely Miller and Bob Small, our class is doing its best to keep Friends' Central the wonderful place it always has been.

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Sophomore Class

Freshman Class

The greatest accomplishments of our sophomore year were the winning of the first F. C. Song Contest and the gala Soph Hop, which was a great success. Our class also continued the care of Ngai Pei Tak, our Chinese child.

lt was September, 1948, and the class of 1952 was back at school. Twenty-one girls and eighteen boys with six new students comprised the class. When the hockey season began, Emma Minster made the first team; while ·M ary Lou Norris, Mary Louise Alexander, Carol Jerjisian, and Jackie Watkins made the second team. The boys were well represented both in football and soccer. October brought an interesting class costume party to celebrate Hallowe'en, enjoyed by all. In the Song Contest the class of 1952 placed third. 'Ve certainly hope that our next three years will be as good as this has been.

This year we placed many from our class on the Varsity squads. Among the girls were Charis Gilbert, Molly Jones, Patsy McCann, and Shirley Smith, who made the Varsity hockey squad, while most of the boys played on the undefeated 120 pound football team. Finally, we are well represented on the Student Council, the Service Club, and the News. PAGE 36

Eighth Grade This year the class of '53 is proud of its athletic standing. Several of the boys played on the undefeated 120-pound football team and the SO-pound team, which lost only one game ; while the girls won tho. class Hockey cup. As for contests, Adele Harshaw won the " Blue and Gray" writing conLesL; and .Jane vVeidensaul and Frank Markland did such a good job of leading us that we won second place in the Song Contest. ln January came the boys' skating party and Diane vVarner's party at the St. David's Golf Club.

Seventh Grade The seventh grade has had fun this year. Our studies have been a mixture of nouns, algebra, decimals, and showers of special reports . .Joyce Manley took a trip to Florida and Sara Griggs moved to New Orleans. Speaking of traveling, we've been around the world in Social Studies. We had two wonderful parties and also went on two trips, one to the woods with ]VIr. Vessey, and the other to the Swedish Museum. Everyone was thrilled at winning the Service Committee Clothing Drive and we will never see the end of life savers. PAGE

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On Floor- Carol Frieda Scholz (girl's sjJOrts editor), Connie Gayl (co-copy editor). Seated-:\ladge Littlefield (c irculatio11 11/alwger), Gita Perry (suapshot editor), Schatzi Gibbon (assistant editor), Nancy Ke ll ey (e ditor-i11-chief). Standing-Tod i\lerncr ( photography ed itor), Steve Rill (ass ista11t advertisi11g 11/l/llager), Gilbert Thomas (advertisi11g ma11ager), :\lr. )nite, Richard Collins (assistant photografJh\' edit01), ;\Irs. \\'oerner. .\hsent- Bar hara Bossard (art editor ), Carol Christian and Marjori e Davis (assistant a.rl editors), Kendall Kurtz ( busi11 ess 111anager), Quinny Cornman (assista11t advertising lllallllger), ;\[r. Pittman , Joan Lavine (ass ista11t circlllatioll llwna ger), Shelby Williams (co-copv editor).

Record Book The success of any publication depends on the co-operative efforts of everyone involved in its production. This year, the members of the Record Book staff have worked well together. Each division of the staff has been under the direction of one associate editor. Each part of the staff has contributed much time and effort to the..assembling of this Record Book. Nancy Kelley, the editor-in-chief, has don e a superb job o( maintaining continuity among the various parts of the book. The staff has been under the excellent guidance of three faculty members whose advice has reserved a good deal of the staff's sanity on numerous occasions. \rVe o( the staff owe many thanks to Mrs. Woerner who has helped us in the general editing o( the Record, to rvir. Pittman, our art adviser, and to Mr. Snite, our business adviser.

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On Floor-Fordyce, Swope, Maxwell , Pausser, \Vinig , Cannon , Bookbinder, D. Miller, Hepn e r. Seated-McAvoy, Scholz, Lindsay, E. Jones, Gabel , Lines. Standing-S. Miller, Poggenburg, Watkins, Weir, Gwynn , Trumper, Steins, Clark, Ellis, Le iby, Norris, M . Jones, Gilbert, Peiper, Mr. F"arraday.

Student Council Emily Jones and Ivan Gabel completed their terms of office as president and vice-president, respectively, of the Student Council this February when Anne MeA voy and Carleton Steins replaced them. Through the dance which they sponsored, the selling of refreshments at games, and the renting of the juke box, they were able to place some additional furnishings in the Rec Room. The enforcing of rules and cleaning in the R ec Room was handled by the Council. Putting the new fire-alarm into use, the safety committee conducted the necessary number of fire drills. This year the ping-pong tournament, which is to be an annual event, was organized by the Council. A paddle was hung in the Rec Room on which the name of the winner of each year's contest is to be engraved. Friends' Central has been represented at the Inter-Academic Student meetings in which problems of the schools have been discussed and their relations bettered. The Council has continued to better the school and uphold its standards. PAGE

On Floor- Kl ein , Downs, ;\lanl ey, ;\laxwell , Lallou. Seated-Bcrtholf, Griesinger , C. Limon , Christian , Zimmerma n, Ga y!, 17orster, :\filler. Sta nding-;\1orse, Saul , Mr. Em erson, Vessey, Parshall, T . Linton, Coggins, Lavine, Trescott, Groff.

Service Committee The Service Committee likes to think of itself as a small branch of the American Friends' Service Committee. The purpose is to improve conditions in the community and to aid as many worthy causes as possible not only in this country but in The Netherlands and Germany as well. This year the only drive for money, the Community Chest Drive, came in the fall. The goal was higher than ever before, and the School went over the top with 123% . The money was collected for the Red Feather, the American Friends' Service Committee, and the Salvation Army. The Service Committee also sponsors a Carnival, the proceeds of which go to - the Arnhem School in The Netherlands and to the Ciro Manzini School in Italy, the latter school being an affiliate with our Lower School. The School's backing was so enthusiastic that the Committee hopes to continue and en large upon the Carnival in future years. Under the leadership of Rex Thomas, president, the Service Committee has made many worthwhile accomplishments this year and feels that it has had the support of the School.

Standing-Hughes, Fry, Bernard , i\filler, Lindsay, Heilman , i\lrs. Woerner. Not Standing-Reynold s, Price, Darlington , Siter, Hazzard , Haab.

Friends' Central News This [all the "News" was handicapped by the fact that the Student Abroad Plan claimed several of our workers, among them Harry Cowell, the editor. Sandy Miller was appointed to fill out the unexpired term as editor. R odger Lindsay took over boys' sports with the support o[ Dick Heilman and Bill Munch, while Hill Bernard began writing bills and getting ads. Much o[ the financial stability of the "News" was due to Nancy Kelley's business efficiency in her junior year and the indefatigable efforts o[ Steve Ritt in combing the neighborhood for potential advertisers. Lower School News was covered by Nanci Reynolds; and

Social Snitches, the new soc ial column, by Anne Dufour and Nanci Reynolds. Other column s were managed by Joanna Haab, ·M arion Siter, Stella O'Brian, Joan Fry, Molly Jones, and Charis Gilbert. Deb Hazzard's versati lity made her a general "man-of-all-work."

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This year the Cum LaucJe Society has added three members from the Class of 1949 to its ranks, making a total of over 225 in the Friends' Central chapter. These students have taken a pledge to "nourish the love of sound learning and make wisdom and truth the guides of their life." Nancy Kelley was elected to the Society at the end of her junior year, an honor awarded only to a very outstanding student. Connie Gayl and Emily Jones received their keys in March, 1949. These students are expected to carry on the high standards of scholarship set for them by the Cum Laude Society.

:\fancy Keiley , Emily Jones, Connie Gayl.

Blue and Dray

The Blue and Gmy carrying on a well-established tradition and assisted by the contributions of a large number of boys and girls interested in creative writing, has published its spring issue. This issue has again showed hard work on the part of the staff and considerable literary ability in the students. The art work, illustrating both poems and stories in the Blue and Gmy, is a further indication of the artistic talent found at Friends' Central. One particular event in connection with the activities of the Blue and Gmy should not pass unmentioned:-a contest, held throughout the school, produced a favorite response; and out of the many entries, Kendall Kurtz's "Why" and Adele Harshaw's "Night King" were declared the winners.

Siuing-G r e en. Dodge. Lau , Davis, \T. Gibbon, ,\ . Gibbon , Gayl. Standing-Mr. Economos, Griesinger , Tracy, Lal· lou , Strong, Liulcfield (editor), .-\ndroyan.

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"The Pirates of Penzance" Early in March, students under the direction of Miss Brill and Miss Bryant put on Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta, The Pimtes of Penzance. The stellar cast sang to a packed house, and from the rounds of applause it seemed that the performance was one of the best ever presented at Friends' Central. Helen LaLande and Walter Michels sang the leading roles and were supported by James Cannon as the Pirate King, Carleton Steins as the Modern Major General, and members of various classes as assorted pirates, policemen, and sisters. The performance was en joyed by everyone-actors, behind-the-scenes workers, and especially the audience.

Facu lt y P1ay On Friday, December 3, the Faculty, under the direction of Miss Bryant, presented Alice in WondeTland, a play which was greatly enjoyed by the audience. The cast of characters included Mrs. Irvin and Miss Reeder as Alice, Mr. Comrie as the White Rabbit, Mr. Small as Humpty Dumpty, Mr. Snite as the Mad Hatter, Miss Whitcraft as the Dormouse, Mr. McVickar as the Cheshire Cat, Mr. Harvey as the Mock Turtle and Tweedledum, Mr. Groff as Tweedledee, Mr. Johnson as the Gryphon, Miss Reagan and Miss Thoms as the Red and vVhite Queens, and Mr. Economos as the King of Hearts.

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Senior Centenary Play On April 29 the Centenary Play, She Stoops to Conque1·, was presented. Oliver Goldsmith's comedy, a delightful picture o[ a very involved situation in the lives o[ the Hardcastles, provided a most enjoyable evening [or the students and [acuity o[ Friends' Central. The many un[orgettable scenes included Marlowe's proposal to 1\fiss Hardcastle while both old Sir Charles Marlowe and Mr. Hardcastle looked on [rom behind a screen. Among the players were Shelby vVilliams as Mrs. Hardcastle, Carol Christian as Miss Hardcastle, Virginia Gwynn as Miss Neville, Carleton Steins as 1\fr. Hardc.tstle, Carl Reichert as Sir Charles Marlowe, Bob Ranieri as Marlowe, Guy Morse a~

Hastings, Rodger Lindsay as Tony, Nance Peiper as Dolly, Carol Scholz as a

maid, ]van Gabel as Diggory, Bob Small as a landlord and servant, and Ron Relick as a servant.

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First Row-Rieker , DeVita , Hammond, Jones, Gregory. Second Row-Lungren, Robertson , Dodge, Kline, Norris , Bossard , Roeder, LaLande, i\loore. Third Row-Hendrie, Forster, Clarke, Perry, Karsner , Miss 13rill , Lau , Kelley. Ross , Shortlidge. l'ew.

Chorus The chorus, directed by Miss Brill, was made up this year of many of the musically inclined boys and girls of the Senior High School. During the first half of the year the chorus had its first exchange program, with Germantown Friends School, in which it did excellent work. Having had such an encouraging start, the chorus hopes to have many other exchange programs in the future. The chorus also joined with the school 111 presenting the annual Christmas program. The second halE of the year marked still another first in the activities of the chorus. After much hard work, along with talent among the students and Miss Brill's very able direction, it presented Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "The Pirates of Penzance". These efforts show great progress and promise a bright future for Friends' Central's chorus.

Kneeling-Hughes, Trautwein. Second Row-Brooks , Trumper , Cowell , Fronefield , Hermosillo, Ellis, Steins. Third Row-i\!r. Economos, Thomas, Michels, Kailian , Crowder, Kurtz , Blugcrman , Snyder, Cornman, Leiby.

Soccer 'Vith only four lettermen returning, Coach Homer Economos had a difficult time whipping a team into shape. "Ziddie" Trautwein, captain; Bob Snyder, Carleton Steins, and Harry Cowell were the only experienced players at the ftrSt practice. The spirit of the others was high, and they soon began to fit into the picture. 'Valt 1\Iichels, entering school a few days late, gave the soccer team a much needed boost. vVith Trautwein and Michels leading the way, the team turned in a good season in spite of their inexperience. Kendall Kurtz, Joe Hughes, Dick Doherty, Lalo, and Nourhan, who hadn ' t played much soccer before, turned in a spirited performance all through the season and helped the team a great deal. ·w alt Michels earned an All-Interacademic rating for his spectacular play. The greatest inspiration to the team was the support of its mascot, Coach Economos's little girl.

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Seated-Ritt. ;\lunch , Ranieri. Pew , !\Ierner, Siddall , Capt. Plall, :\!arcus. Goodman , Relick . Small, James. Standing-i\Ir. Burgess, Morse, i\loore, Crane, Thomas, Hrooks. Cannon , Uernard. Gabel. Reich ert, Atkinson , Vershinski , Trumper, Tanner . Lindsey. Clark. Coach Chambers.

Football Under our new head coach, Paul Chambers, and our new line coach, Richard Burgess, Friends' Central's undermanned and out-weighed football team lost six games. The Blue and Gray faced a tough schedule, and the manpower of the opposition wore our eleven down. Captain Bill Platt led the team, and it was largely due to his fine line play that opposing scores were not larger. The season opened at George School ; and after holding them scoreless for the first half, F.C.'s tired eleven lost, 24-0. The rest of the games followed the same pattern, as Penn Charter, Episcopal, Haverford, Germantown Academy, and Bryn Athyn had things very much as they pleased during the second half. F.C. showed a strong first half team, but by the second hal( superior manpower and weight overcame them. The line, under the able guidance of 1\Ir. Burgess, constantly held the opposition only to see the game lost by poor pass defense. Bill Platt was chosen unanimously as a guard on the All-lnterac eleven. Bill Munch made the second team in the backfield. At the close of the season it was announced that Friends' Central would withdraw from the League in football in order to play teams its own size.

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Kn ee ling- Rill , Mun ch , l'laLL , G~hel , Cornman, Vershinski. SLanding- l\lerner , Rani eri. l· lick , TrautwPin , R e ich en, Goodman , i\fr. Chambers.

Basketball The '48-'4 9 basketball team, although finishing the season with an 8-12 record and a co nsiste nt 4-6 record in th e League, was definitely not a weak aggregation. Led by Jack Trautwein and Carl R eichert, 1st and 2nd team all-Interac selections respectively, th e team lost nine o( its twelve d efe a ts by nin e points or less. The seaso n was high lighted by two thrillers with Episcopal a nd four lopsided victories in I.A .A.A. competition. Freel Goodman was elected captain for next season.

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E . Jon es. Smith , Gilb ert , Zimm e rman , Fitts, C larke, \Iill er , /\[ . .J o n e;,, Born e ma n , ~lin sle r , Lan g , 1\l cCa nn , Dufo ur , Wil l iams , Ca ) l. /\!i ss Bl ackburn.

Varsity Hockey Squad This yea r's h ockey squad , ca pta in ed by E mil y .J o nes a nd coached by 'Liza Bl ackburn , started th eir seaso n off we ll with two victo ri es, a nd e nd ed it with hardfo ught de fea ts to taling fiv e. From th e Varsity squ ad Emil y J o nes, Ch a ri s Gilbe rt, Emm a 1\finster, M olly Jon es, Sandra Miller, l\fa r y C larke, a nd l\f a rj o ri e Davi s we re se lected for the sec tio nal tea m re prese ntin g Fri e nd s' Ce ntral , Sacred H eart, 1\fa ter 1\fi se recorcli a, a nd Sharo n Hill. Through g raduati o n, th e squ ad will lose Emil y .Jones, Fran cis Fitts, Sh elby Willia ms, l\Ia rj o ri e Da vi s, a nd M ar y C la rke. R e turning to m ake up next year's team will be Barba ra Zimm erma n, Na ncy Bornema n, A nn e Dufo ur, Sa nd y l\Iiller (who is also the new ca pta in ), C ha ri s Gilbert, Shirl ey Smith, Patsy 1\fcCa nn , fo ll y .J o nes, and E mm a 1\[inster.

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Seated-Forster, Christian , L a ng, Fitts, " ' illiams, Dufour. Standing-Zimmerma n , ~ I iller , :\!iss Blackburn , '.fartin. Gilbert.

Girls' Basketball With two lettermen returning from the team o[ 1948 as co-captains, 1\Iarjorie Lang and Frances Fitts, and many scrubs up from the junior varsity, Coach 'Liza Blackburn, a bit perplexed with the situation at the beginning o[ the season, was reassured by the teams' willingness lo work bard. The team was made up o[ Patsy i\fcCann, Carol Christian, and Sibyl Forster as forwards; and Frances Fitts, ·l \farjorie Lang, and Shelby Williams as guards. The faithful manager o[ the team was Barbara Zimmerman. In spite of discouraging defeats, the basketball team continued the season by overcoming handicaps and ended with a satisfying season.

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Kneeling-Robertson , Wise, Sweeton, LaLande. Seated-Hammond, Kratz , Mr. Snite, DeVita , Rieker, Hales, Fry, Johanson. Standing-Steins, Lamb, i\•!erner, Hendrie, Wickham , 1-la:,l>rouck, Clark.

Bawling The Friends' Central Varsity pinmen had a good season this year, losing only three matches. The team was sparked by two of the leading schoolboy bowlers in this area, Mike Atkinson and Gene Vershinski. The latter placed second in the Philadelphia District Singles Championship. Other members o[ the Varsity included Irv Clark, Tod Merner, and Ken Kurtz. The Junior Varsity, led by Carleton Steins and Dick Doherty, had a fair season but failed to retain its Class B City Championship. The girls' team, composed of Aileen Ricker, Nancy Hales, Margot Sweeton, Fay Wise, Sarah DeVita, and Barbara Kratz won three and lost four games. These girls finished third out of nine in the City Tournament on April2. The girls' Junior Varsity won three and lost three games.

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Seatecl-Balson , James, Ritt, Heilman, Hughes, Reichert, Capt. Trautwein, Goodman, Smal1, Thomas, Darlington, Siclclall , Tanner. Standing-Coach Groff , Corman , Clarke. Ranieri , Merner , Fulmer, Vershinski, Gabel, Heller, l\fr. Trautwein.

Baseball This year the baseball squad is headed for a successful season. The returning lt-ttermen from last year consist of Captain Zid Trautwein, Carl Reichert, Bob Small, Gil Thomas, and Joe Hughes. With some promising newcomers, Mr. Groff and Howard Trautwein have developed a fighting ball club. SCHEDULE April l

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Smith, Gilbert, Zimmerman, Miller, M. Jones, Martin , Gwynn , Lang, Dufour, Dodge, Borneman , Scholz, Jones, Gay! , Fills, Anne Wilkinson.

Lacrosse This year's lacrosse team was made up o( five of last year's f1rst team ; nam ely, Marjorie Lang, Frances Fitts, Charis Gilbert, Molly .Jones, and fourtee n members o( the second Leam who were: Ann e DuFour, Sibyl Forster, Nancy Borneman , Sandy Miller, Barbara Zimmerman, .Judy Martin, Carol Scholz, Ginny Gwynn, Emily .Jones, Patsy McCann, Jeanne Berthol(, Dorothy Dodge, Barbara Klin e and Stella O 'Brian. L ed by captain, Margie Lang and coached by Ann e L. \'\Tilkinson they had a very successful season. GIRLS' VARSITY LACROSSE April

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Sea ted-l'lall. i\!unch. Thomas , Cannon, Lungre n , Parschall. Standing-i\ !r. Shoemaker. Rani er i. Leiby. Flick , Boccelli , i\!oore.

Track This year the track team, although small and inexperienced, is full of that old drive and spirit which make a winning team. Dick Shoemaker, the new coach, has done wonders with the few boys on hand . Some of the promising newcom ers are Bill Platt, Bob Ranieri, and .Jim Cannon in the 100 and 220; Bob Flick in the shot put, Gene Vershinski in the high jump, and Rex Thomas in the 440. SCHEDULE A fJril 27 30

Church Farm School University of Pennsylvania Relays

Away Away

Pennsylvania Military Academy George School Relays Triangular Meet, George School, The Academy of the New Church Quadrangular Meet, Haverford College freshmen, Germantown Academy, Westtown School 1\feet, Inter-Academic League

Away Away

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Girls' Tennis

Boys' Tennis

Knee ling-!\!. Jon e3, Stancling-J\lcCann, Lang.

E. Jon es, Smith. J\1 iss Blackburn ,

Kneeling- !\lunch, Platt. Standi11g- \Jr . i\lcVickar, Bier ly , Steins, i\larcu s, Atkinson, Kurtz.

Girls' Baseball Scatecl-Scholz, Borne man , Kel ley , Dufour, Christian. Standing-Fills, Martin , Kogan , J\1 iller, Gilbert.

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Cheerleaders

Kn cc lin g- Ri ckcr, l' crr) . '>tanding- Gwy nn , Du[om.

Athletic Association Jam es, Borne ma n , Fitts, Trautwein , i\l cCa nn , Heilman.

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Our Sophomore Year

Ideal Senior Boys

Girls

Face

William Platt

Sibyl Forster

S11tile

Steph e n 1\Iarcus

1\Iary Gibbon

Dimples

lvan Gabel

Elizabeth Androyan

Eyes

Stephen Marcus

Carol Frieda Scholz

Profile

Robert Flick

l\fary Gibbon

Legs

\1\'illiam l\Iunch

Joan Lavine

Hair

Carl Reichert

Caroline Shortlidge

Hands

Richard Atkinson

Carol Frieda Scholz

Figure

William Platt

Joan Lavine

Nose

William Munch

Emily Jones

Complexion

Robert Flick

Caroline Shortlidge

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Class I ill

PACE

As we leave the school, we wish that we could also leave everyone remembering us as the "best class ever". Since we cannot insure this, we are giving to various members of the school our best-loved characteristics in the hope that the recipients will cherish them as much as we have in the past. And so, we make the following individual bequests: I, Elizabeth Androyan, leave my suntan to Gaby, Inc. I, Dick Atkinson, bequeath my bowling talent to Irvin Clark. I, Barbara Bossard, leave my athletic ability to Martha. I, Carol Christian, leave my eyes to John Gibbon. I, Mary Clarke, leave my two diplomas to Dave Fulmer. I, Dick Collins, leave my I. Q. to Dick Blugerman. I, Quinny Cornman, leave the long trek from Devon to Anne McAvoy. I, Margie Davis, leave the art studio intact to future generations. I, Dorothy Dodge, leave my witty remarks to Pete 1\[oore. I, Frances Fitts, leave my domesticity to Winky. I. Bob Flick, leave. I, Sibyl Forster, leave innumerable dropped stitches to whoever can pick them up. I, Ivan Gabel, leave Mrs. Benner's classes with joy. I, Connie Gayl, leave the telephone wires free for the first time in four years. I, Schatzi Gibbon, leave my poetic license to .Jane Lines. I, Dorothy Groff, leave my decorations to all the dance committees. I, Ginny Gwynn, leave my constant friendliness to Cynthia Linton. I, Emily Jones, leave the Student Council to Anne McAvoy. I, ourhan Kailian, leave my Greek to Mr. Economos. I, Nancy Kelley, leave my lost telephone number to Mr. Farraday. I, Kendall Kurtz, bequeath my battered PlynJQuth to Jackie Watkins. I, Marjie Lang, leave off making argyles long· enough to graduate. I, Betty Lau, leave my strikes to some lucky bowler. I, Joan Lavine, leave my beautiful sweaters to Anne Dufour. I, Madge Littlefield, leave my variety of men to Arianne Scholz. I, Steve Marcus, leave my physics excuses to Bob Small. I, Katherine Mather, leave my dogs to Pete Karsner. I, Ruth McCoy, leave my Georgia accent to Friends' Central. I, Toe! Merner, leave the government to President Truman. I, Walt Michels, bequeath my voice to Gail Roeder. I, Guy Morse, leave my vocabulary to oah Webster. I, Bill Munch, leave Mr. Chambers out in the cold. I, Gita Perry, leave chorus class to Jim Cannon. I, Bill Platt, leave my good looks to anyone who might need them. I, Bob Ranieri, bequeath my eyes to Alan Trumper. I, Carl Reichert, leave my hair to ·Mrs. Benner. I, Aileen Rieker, leave permission to the Wheaties Company to use my vim and vigor for advertisement purposes. I, Steve Ritt, leave my line to Ron Relick. I, Carol Scholz, leave the scene of my childhood. I, Caroline Shortlidge, leave my hair to Molly .Jones. I, Jim Siddall, bequeath my waistline to Gardner Hendrie. I, Don Tanner, leave the Rec Room to Dick Doherty. I, Gil Thomas, leave my pompadour to David Ellis. I, Rex Thomas, leave my snakes to 1\rr. Farraday. I, John Trautwein, leave my father to Friends' Central. I, Gene Vershinsky, leave Friends' Central and the Security Council. I, Shelby Williams, leave niy memories of Episcopal dances to Joan Henley.

Class Prophecy As the battered green Chevrolet (a gift to the owner by the newly elected president of General Motors, Inc., EUGENE VERSHINSKI) was rambling through the boulevards of Los Angeles, the driver, CONSTANCE GAYL, United States Chief Consul to l\fexico, recently returned to the United States for a good100 YARDS will tour, noticed a sign which said, " fARCUS MANOR AHEAD." "]\[y heavens," she thought, "that's STEPHEN MARCUS, my old classmate who prospected for gold 'way back in '49 and made a fortune." At that point, the Chevrolet was accelerated, and at full speed it scooted, in true Mexico City fashion, through the remaining l 00 yards of traffic to Marcus Manor. After the door had been opened by a very pompous butler, l\Iiss Gayl immediately recognized above the starched collar and tail coat, the familiar face of Q. CORNMAN, butler and valet to MR. MARCUS. "Entrez, Madame," he said in true Devon French as he whisked her past an industrious secretary, l\IARJORIE LANG, and led her into the elaborate reception room where l\IR. MARCUS was writing a letter to BARBARA BOSSARD, world famous muralist whom he wanted to have paint a portrait of his four champion dogs. He had bought these clogs from KATHERINE MATHER, whose elite clog farm adjoined the estate of REX THOMAS, gentleman farmer. The portrait was to be donated to the Friends' Central art collection, of which MARY CLARKE was the new curator. MARY had rejected an offer for the art editorship of "Vogue" in order to keep in close touch with her Alma Mater. Many years had passed since these two classmates had seen each other, and naturally they reminisced about old times and about whom they had seen or heard from since leaving Friends' Central. A choice tidbit was the fact that MIKE ATKINSON had taken a position as travelling salesman for DICK COLLI 's "U-Kan-Plate" corporation, the largest silver polish manufacturing concern in the United States. MIKE, who had been to Washington recently, wrote CONNIE that he had seen GUY MORSE and CAROLINE SHORTLIDGE, recently elected representatives [rom Pennsylvania, who were filibustering in Congress for Civil Rights. CAROLINE had recently seen TOD MERNER, head chef at the White House, with NOURHAN KAJLIAN as his chief assistant. Going into the west patio of the Marcus Manor [or a spot of tea, MARCUS brought out the scrapbook that he had kept of his [onner classmates who had made the headlines in recent years. On page one appeared three articles of extreme importance in local, national, and international circles. CAROL CHRISTIAN had been elected first woman president of the Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, and DOROTHY DODGE had just returned from her fourth African head-hunting tour. DOROTHY, by the way, was an honorary professor of African culture at the University of Kuba-Kuba. MARJORIE DAVIS, on the other hand, was in India propagating United World Federalist information and doing her utmost for the betterment of humanity. Page two revealed that BOB FLICK was not only the father of four gigantic boys, but was playing amateur basketball for the Lower Merion Vets in his spare time. BILL l\IUNCH was also making headlines by playing shortstop for the Pony League and currently running wild, hitting at a clip of 764.32.

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At this point in the conversation, Q. CORNMAN appeared and told the tea drinkers that they would have to move from the room, as the termite inspector was there to give an estimate on a six months' treatment of the house. As they were getting up to leave, none other than STEPHE RITT, man-about-town, was ushered into the room, and displayed his unique way of killing termites with a shilalah. STEVE, heir to the Vogel-Ritt corporation was managing the California branch of the concern, and fast becoming a play-boy, par excellence. He related the news that REDS REICHERT was running a tremendous sporting goods store with ZIDDY TRAUTWEIN, and that REDS, in his spare time, blew up basketballs, while ZID managed the Tabor Boys' Club. Seating themselves in the east patio they opened the scrapbook to page four. BILL (LONE STAR) PLATT had opened a gold mine in Texas ,and was feeling great after having introduced a machine invented by well-known physicist KENDALL KURTZ; the machine extracted the gold nuggets from the ground in the form of footballs, a feat which attracted so much national attention, that Time Magazine had sent its best reporter, SIBYL FORSTER, to cover the story. The reporter had to be female, since MR. PLATT stated that he had a definite aversion to his own sex. On the bottom of the scrapbook page was an article about a bubble gum contest in which the biggest bubble ever blown ( 12 feet in diameter) was blown by the ELIZABETH A DROYA Bubble Gum Janufacturing Company of Ocean City, New Jersey, the contest having been a project of JOAN LAVINE, publicity agent for the concern. At this point, Q. CORNMAN once again interrupted the conversation to announce the arrival of a Friends' Central representative who was conducting a transcontinental alumni survey. As Q. gave an unexpected bellow, everyone knew at once that the newcomer was SHELBY WILLIA fS. SHELBY, of course, was just bubbling with news from the Gold Rush class. Several die-hards, it seems, had remained in Philadelphia; and GITA PERRY, as Society Editor for the Evening Bulletin, was doing her level best to keep up with them. AILEEN RIEKER could still be seen flitting all over the Main Line in the famous blue Chevy ... any time of the day; BETTY LAU was considered one of the busiest of the young matrons of Philadelphia, caught in the social whirl of parties and whatnot; MADGE LITTLEFIELD was commuting daily from Philadelphia to '1\Tashington, working feverishly for the Republican Party and supporting IVAN GABEL, Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate; and FRANCES FITTS was taking time out from managing her estate to instruct several classes in Home Economics at Penn. Again the conversation was interrupted by Q. as he decided that all this was too much to escape him, and plumped himself on the plush sofa, all ears. Five minutes later, the aforementioned secretary, MARGIE LANG ushered into the room a haggard looking man with a briefcase. "Doesn't ANYONE wish to buy some U-Kan-Plate?," he managed to mutter. DICK had just flown in from ew York on a sales tour, announcing that the day before he had seen NANCY KELLEY, Editor-in-chief of Fo1·tune Magazine. NA CY, of course, was completely bombarded with work and had just appointed WALTER MICHELS as business manager of the magazine, and RUTH McCOY as chief survey editor of the magazine. In one of her surveys, RUTH found that

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l\[ARY GIBBON was voted the nation's No. l novelist of the year. MARY's psychiatric novels had won much public acclaim, and in a recent article that she had written for the "Saturday Review of Literature", MARY stated that before writing any novels, she never fails to consult CAROL SCHOLZ, chief psychiatrist at Temple University Hospital, for any pertinent data. DICK also said that he had heard that DOROTHY GROFF and GINNY GWYNN were operating a very successful interior decorating shop in New York, and that one of their most prominent clients was Dr. ROBERT RANIERI, famous brain surgeon. They also learned that EMILY JO ES had become one of the most prominent woman doctors in the country. MARGIE LANG then announced that she had received a letter from GILBERT THOMAS, who was doing some facinating work at the Holmesburg Prison. After everyone in the room gasped, MARGIE reassured the group that GIL's job was that of chief warden. By this time the marble clock on the mantle said seven o'clock, and MARJORIE realized that she still hadn't finished opening Mr. MARCUS's mail, DICK discovered that he hadn't made any sales, STEPHEN RITT gave a quick glance and guessed at an estimate for the removal of the termites, and Q. awakened to the fact that no plans had been made for dinner. It was then that the host, STEPHEN MARCUS, suggested that they all, in honor of the amazing reunion, have dinner at the swank new Wiltshire Boulevard restaurant, "The Gold Bug". Since the proprietors of "The Gold Bug" were JIM SIDDALL and DON TANNER, everyone considered the idea highly agreeable. STEPHEN MARCUS CONNIE GAYL

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.__ l\[ost likely to succeed

Wittiest

Nancy Kelley

Gilbert Thomas Shelby Williams

Best Dressed

Rest Dancer

1\Iadge Littlefield Richard Atkinson

Margaret Perry Robert Ranieri

• Ivan Gabel

Pepp iest

Best Looking

William Platt Sibyl Forster

Most Athletic

William Munch Frances Fitts

R ex Thomas Aileen Rieker

C1a s s Statistics Favorite Ex pressio11

Name

ELIZABETH ANDROYAN " Really? "

Ca11 Be Fo11.11d

Pet Peeve

Pet Passio11

With Margie

i\londays

Ocean City

DJCK ATKINSON

"Hey, i\lonkl "

At Abington

Shaving

California blond es

BARBARA BOSS,\RD CAROL CHRISTL-\N i\L\RY CLARKE

"Oh, 1 don 't know . " Hurry , Em " "C ut it' '

Staring into space Near a swimming pool In the Chevie

Insin cerity i\lath Expensive weekends

Thunder and lightning Dogs !'\ .B.C .

RICHARD COLLINS

.-\t the Happy Hour clubs In Devon Expounding her views

Newton's laws of motion

The seashore

OUINNY CORNi\ IA:\' i\lARGIE DAVIS

" I wish tomorrow were yesterday" '·Relax " "You're kidding"

Uncooperative people Rad musicians

!'arty time i\lad musician s

DOROTHY DODGE FRANCES FITTS ROBERT l'LlCK

" We've got to vote" "Got a phone call" " Knock it of!"'

.\t the "Top" V.F.i\LA. On any corner

Arguments People who cut sports Teachers

Convertibles Juicy fruits Girls

SIIWL l' ORSTER

\\' riling leLLers

Diets

Basketball

IV ,\N GABEL

"The point of: the 1nauer is . " Red Dog"

!'laying basketball

Girls who don ' t talk

Trig and Solid

CONNIE GAYL

" Oh , honestly!!!"

Traveling

SCHATZl GIBBON

Kniuing

.\n ything "so uth of the border" Square dan cing

DOROTHY GROl'F

" Guess what? I got a leuer! " " Oh, no! "

Snakes, mushrooms , long telephone con versa Lions Stupid people Homework

School plays

" Jecpers''

Stubborn peopl e

l'riday cupcakes

GINNY GWYNN EMILY JONES

"Wait, Chris! "

NANCY KELLEY NOURHAN KAILIAN KENDALL KURTZ i\1 .\RGIE LANG

Running around in circles In swimming

Waiting in lines

Cuuing her hair

" Staff meeting today " "Sucker" " I disagree" " Oh. nuts "

Persuading people to make announcements At staff meetings In bed In Europe In the library

Being told what to do Teachers Girls with lin es Vitamin pills

Con·ee ice cream \ Vomen \\I omen Penn State

BETTY LAU JOAN LAVINE i\1.\DGE LITTLEFIELD STEPHEN MARCUS

" Now , really " ·'Oh, really" •· i\lon Dieu " translated " Hi , l-Ion "

Phoning In the shower Away With Maril yn or .\!an

Sports Having to hmr y Sports Shaving

KATHERINE i\1.\THER RUTH McCOY TOO MERNER

" Oh. heavens" " Got a leuer" "The price of tomatoes in South Africa" " BU " " What's cooking, good looking?" " Got you faded "

At Martha 's desk \\'ith Dorothy Up the street from Arlington With Mr. Small Studying

Practicing The South Electric scoreboard

Clothes Dogs Cars :\'ame in paper (sports page) Dogs Getting mail \\'es tern wom en

Shaving Stupid boys

l'riends Girls

WALT MICHELS GUY MORSE BILL MUNCH GITA PERRY l3JLL PLATT BOB RANIERI REDS REICHERT AILEEN RIEKER STEPHEN RITT CAROL SCHOLZ

"It keeps the moths out of rugs" " Ah , bull " " Dig out" "G ripes" " Oh, noo?" ''Knock it off" "Can I have a bite?"

C. \ROLINE SHORTLIDGE "Oh, honestly"

\'\'h ere he's not supposed to be Worrying

A certain person

Sports

Shelby

Episcopal

Hunting for blondes Pla ying basketball Around Talking Driving Out in "God's country"

Losing football games Trig A blonde People who talk Losing ball games Insincerity and sarcasm

Blondes Basketball Life Driving to school l31ondes People and travelin g

At the " Top"

Chemistry

Brunettes

Dumb physics people Gunners in Basketball

Lunch Oberlin Brunettes

JAMES SIDDALL DONALD TANNER

" Take it easy" " Hose"

GILBERT THOMAS REX THOMAS JOHN TRAUTWEIN EUGENE VERSHINSKI

"Hose nose! " " Hey , Hose nose!" ''I'll do it" " That's what you think "

Doing nothing After schoo l with Mr. Small Near Holmeshurg Prison Wiping lunch tra ys i\!aking points Playing pool

SHELBY WILLIAi\IS

" That's it, that's all"

Trying to he funn y

I'AC.E

City slickers Homework Si LLi ng on the ben ch d u ring a hasketha II game Boys who don't go to Episcopal

R ed heads Snakes Sports Nice girls Hockey: a ny time, any place

Atll!>itioll

Desti11y

Needs

Noted For

To go to college

Work in a bubble gum factory

i\lore time

To get to school ]a ter than Q. Cornman To travel .\ full life To be first member of class to be married To graduate

~!argate

1\ lore gas money

Farmer's wife Oikologist Swiss mountain climber

Less curiosity Enlightenment .\ diploma

Knitting, bubble gum , candy for parties .\ !ways driving on a double date Giving wrong impression ? E>.pression of amazement

To make a million on U-Kan -Plate .\ ir lines First woman president

. \ reconditioned cerebrum . \ week ·s sleep To get into Sarah Lawrence Spanish grammar book Some lipstick College credits

Bangs "Skipping" around Something

Summertime

Stone Harbor

Campaign for socialized medicine To smuggle marijuana over the border Kansas farmer 's wife

Someone who understands To learn to type

:\ foods Spanish in French class

To get into college

~foods

Barn painter

.\ 36-hour day

Scrubbing noors at the Waverly .\ woman doctor

i\!ore time

Decorations and backstage work Late art history work

:'\ight club owner Keeping up with her family To go to Africa .\ lillie collage for two To get a diploma To stay on a diet Psychologist First woman ambassador to ~ ! exico ·ro tncct everyone in the world To hand out props at the ··otd Vic '' . \ctress To know the answer in Trig class To live in .\ustria Girls Physicist College

Head -huntress Seventeen children Organizer for John L. Lewis Dietician

:'II rs. Benner's assistant College Lab bottle washer Educated rug sales

.\bility to prepare French assignments Running those proms Enthusiasm

To learn how to play basketball IS-hour day Good marks .\ new Plymouth coupe '·19 Pontiac

Worrying Losing things Eating hamburger Opinions .\ !ways kniuing

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To graduate To learn to drive To get some sleep To win a game

Bowling instructress Pedestrian Destination unknown Printing dollar bills

Foolproof diet Spring weather The summer ~lore lunch periods

Dieting Pathetic French Sophistication Leaving study hall

Harpist Lose Georgia accent To head \Vest

.\ Iii ' angel Dixiecrat delegate Pro howler

;\lore time ~ l ore mail :'11any things

Kennels Red hair "Governor" of F.C.

Surgeon School teacher and actor

\ "eterinarian

Girl friends .\ new face

Educated toe

Out of this world

\\' in a game this year

Die finally

:'l ! il lion dol lars

;\lot gelling into trouble

:'\ew Hampshire

Young Phila. matron

Shopping with Shelby

To graduate [rom F.C. College To win a game \\'ho knows? To win a game To go around the world To graduate

Trave ling salesman Fa me and fortune Pop 's iron works \\' asher woman Pop's business To be a housewife

To learn how to play bridge i\foney Passing marks .\ new car Sophistication .\ hot rod :\ Ioney

Black Chevie coupe (1935) Clean sidewa lls Red hair Low temperature Green Chevie convertible ~!any moods

To study

Rlonde hair

To get there ··Beat Rill''

To lose her driver 's license To he a Physics teacher ?

;\ Ioney Transportation

Publisher To live in the wilds ;\I ajor league sports Successful lawyer

Gelling married .\ Zoo keeper Hot dog concession California

Skin and bones

Fat lady with Barnum and Hailey

New Pontiac .\ Zoo \ \'ho knows what? Girl friends and money ;\1 ore sleep

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Princeton

Favorite soft drink

"Coke" Are you kidding?

Favorite Pastime Favorite sport

Bridge

Favorite actor

Lawrence Olivier 1\fargie Davis

Favorite actress

Buick

Favorite car

Thorne Smith

Favorite author Favorite way to commit suicide

Smoking· on cam pus

Bays' Favorites Favorite girls' school

Agnes Irwin

Favorite soft drink

" Coke"

Favorite pastime

Saturday night

Favorite sport

Basketball

Favorite actor

Bob Hope

Favorite actress

Jane Russell

Favorite car Favorite author

Chevrolet Mr. Shakespeare (remember Macbeth?)

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