Bensalem Township HS 1950 Yearbook (Cornwells Heights, PA) - Full Access

12 M. SHIRLEY COLE "Shirley" Academic A tall redhead with a natural sense of humor-mostly seen with Dot or Betty Lou– always gets " kidded" m Choir by Mr. Benzon - post-graduation plans: to become a nurse. Hockey 1.2; Choir 1.2,3.4, Christmas Concert 1,2,3,4; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4, Yearbook; Ben– thespians 4; Gym Exhibition 1,2; Band 1,2; Orchestra 1,2; Candy Counter 4; Harmony 4 JOHN W. DARRAH "Crazy Legs" General Came to Bensalem from Trevose in his Sophomore year-was one of the outstanding performers in our gym exhibitions-worked hard in all of his activities-upon graduation, John intends to become a Cabinet maker. Gym Exhibition 3.4; Benthespians 3; Senior Play; Sports Club 4; Photography Club 2; Physical Ed. Club 4. Trevose: School Play I, Safety Squad Secretary I. VIOLET L. DAVIS "Vi" Academic Tall and likeable, with a pleasing smile– was head majorette in her Junior year-en– joys being Circulation Manager of the Ben– salemite-!avorite expression: "Jeepersl" Student Council 1,2,3, Secretary 4; Class Vice– President 2,3; School Play 1,2; Operetta 1; Candy Counter; Drum Majorette 3; Athletic Committee 1.2: Twirler 2,4; Bensalemite 2, Circulation Manager 3,4; Yearbook; Gym Ex– hibition 1,2,3,4; K Y.W. Forum 3.4 JOAN H. DETTMER "Jo" Academic A pretty, dark-haired girl with lots of freckles - quite talkative- seen frequently with "Getzie"-very active in hockey and baseball- favorite expression "That's a panic " Hockey 2,3,4; Softball I ,2,3,4; Girls' Leaders 1,2,3,4; Senior Play; School Play 2; Operetta 1; Color Guard 4; Bensalmeite 4; Yearbook; Rad1o Forum 2,3,4, Gym Exhibition 1,2,3,4; Sanitation Squad 4; Candy Counter 4. DOUGLAS V. DICKERSON "Doug" General Second-prize winner or the Pennsylvania Week Contest-one of the quieter of the Sen– ior boys-can usually be surprised chattmg with Ralph-thinks his bicycle is safest mode of transportation, although a new "Pontiac" would do nicely- favorite expression: "Drop deadl"-ambition: to own a car. Photography Club 2,4; Hunting and Fishing Club 2 BEnSALERl