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Ninety-Eighth Annual
Commencement
1960
MONDAY, JUNE THIRTEENTH
Eight P.M.
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
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PROCESSIONAL
MARCH OF THE PRIESTS FROM "ATHALIA"
Mendelssohn
THE REVEREND ROBERT E. HORNE INVOCATION
The Trinity Lutheran Church of Norristown SALUTATORY
HARRY B. EVANS, JR GAVOTTE CLASSIQUE
DeBueris FRANKLIN H. STROUSE, Oboe
KATHLEEN C. MANISCALCO, Clarinet
RICHARD I. WELLS, Clarinet
CARLTON K. BROWN, Clarinet
VALEDICTORY
JAY M. FREYMAN PRESENTATION OF THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE
CAROLE L. PARKER JULE M. ZUMMO The Key of Knowledge was presented by the Class of 1904 to be given to each successive class for fifty years. This period elapsed in 1954 and the key was returned to the members of the class. To perpetuate the tradition of this ceremony, a new key was presented to the school by the Class of 1954.
PRESENTATION OF THE CAP AND GOWN SARAH E. WOOD CHARLES R. SHANK
President SARAH E. WOOD Vice-President CARL L. DADDONA Secretary CAROLE L. PARKER Treasurer DONNA LEE SANTILLO
Class Sponsor - MR. E. RAY SHANK
School Motto
"LEARN AND LIVE TO SERVE"
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PROGRAM
| ADDRESS | |
Just A Few Seconds |
DR. ROBERT D. HERSHEY, S.T.D., D.D. |
| Pastor o f the, Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity | |
| New York City | |
| PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND OTHER HONORS | Lewis V. Kost |
| Principal of the High School | |
| PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS | MR. NORMAN W. KRATZ |
| Superintendent of Schools | |
| BLUE AND WHITE | CLASS of 1960 |
| RECESSIONAL | |
MARCH FROM "IOLANTHE " |
Sullivan |
Seniors who attained
the ten highest rankings
in scholarly achievement for three years.
| HARRY B. EVANS | JOHN MCGRATH, III |
| JAY M. FREYMAN | JANET S. MOORE |
| ROBERT M. HUMPHREYS | LINDA F. NEWBY |
| THOMAS T. KOCHENDERFER | KEITH A. REICHENBACH |
| TRACY A. MARK | THELMA M. SCHOTT |
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PRESENTED AT SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY, MAY 27, 1960
| AWARDS | RECOGNITION | RECIPIENT |
| Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science | progress in science | Robert E. Humphreys |
| Business and Professional Women's | responsibility, character, citizenship | Elizabeth L. Oertel |
| Cold Point Home Economics Club | most progress, modern living, three years | Mary Louise B. Young |
| Colony Club of West Norriton | extemporaneous speech | Ruth Anne Roshong |
| Danforth Foundation | boy and girl - personal development, distinctive qualities of leadership | Sarah E. Wood Samuel D. Miller, III |
| D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award | dependability, service, leadership,patriotism | Janet S. Moore |
| Elmwood Lodge No. 438, I.B.P.O.E. of W. | stage management | William H. Speacht |
| Frank Masteroleo | progress in instrumental music | Douglass L. Nagy |
| Junior Women's Club of Norristown | service in school library | Doris M. Beyer |
| Alice Van Landeghem | ||
| Key Club of N. H. S. | success under difficulties | Henry R. Doerner, III |
| Kiwanis Club Award | unusual mechanical abilities, satisfactory academic progress, service to school, commendable attitude | John I. Beyer |
| Ladies' Auxiliary of
the American Business Club |
service and citizenship | Sarah E. Wood |
| Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Lodge Antonio Meucci |
service and citizenship | Mary R. Ballard |
| Ladies' Auxiliary of the Verdi Band | outstanding ability on an unusual instrument | Franklin H. Strouse |
| Norristown Junior Chamber of Commerce | boy who exemplifies citizenship and leadership | Keith A. Reichenbach |
| Norristown Lions Club | (girl) scholastic
progress, and attitude (boy) responsibility, character, citizenship |
Tracy Ann Mark John A. Bown |
| Norristown Schoolmen's | scholastic progress, attitude, spirit | Frank R. Bishop |
| Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution | citizenship, leadership, dependability, coopera tion, pariotism, clean speech and habits | Elmer H. C. Romeis |
| Pitman Award | excellence in national typing contest | Darl M. Kohler |
| Sook | boy and girl-leadership in school community | Linnea P. Raine Elmer H. C. Romeis |
| Soroptomist | executive ability and character | Linnea P. Raine |
| Underwood Awards | outstanding business education students | June D. Beideman Anna M. Fulmer Thelma M. Schott Bonny Lee Barrett |
| George E. Wierman Award of Norristown Exchange Club | athletic achievement, student leadership, scholarship | Elmer H. C. Romeis |
PRESENTED AT SENIOR DAY SPICE ASSEMBLY, JUNE 9, 1960
| AWARDS | RECOGNITION | RECIPIENT |
| George E. Lawson Memorial | varsity basketball, appreciation for faculty, schoolmates, and schools' opportunities, enthusiasm, loyalty in a variety of activities, scholarship | Frank R. Bishop |
| Ray S. Musselman Memorial | (boy) loyalty to school, extra-curricular participation, enthusiasm, respectful and friendly attitude toward faculty, thoughtful and helpful attitude toward schoolmates | Samuel D. Miller, III |
| Wallace S. Nelowet Memorial | promise for medicine or higher science, contribution of service in activities | Robert E. Humphreys |
| Douglas Lee Red Memorial | moral soundness, sincerity, honesty, leadership to sustain peace | Lawrence G. Reed, Jr. |
| H. Arthur Rieger Memorial | service on Spice for three years, high scholastic average, good citizenship | Linnea P. Raine |
| David M. Ruccius Memorial | service to vocal music groups, citizenship | Roger Harris |
| Norristown Lodge of B'nai B'rith | the advancement of brotherhood | Elmer H. C. Romeis |
| Norristown Tall Cedars | elevation of N. H. S. publications | Harry B. Evans, Jr. |
| Honor Book | outstanding success of high school career or accomplishment worth recording for posterity | Mary
R. Ballard Frank R. Bishop Jay M. Freyman Robert E. Humphreys Tracy A. Mark Carole L. Parker Linnea P. Raine Lawrence G. Reed, Jr. Ketih A. Reichenbach Elmer H. C. Romeis Ruth Ann Roshong Sarah E. Wood |
| SPECIAL AWARDS | ||
| American Chemical Society Chemistry Award |
for first place, Chemistry Division, National Science Fair, Indianapolis, May, 1960 | Robert E. Humphreys |
| Norristown School District | for meritorious achievement in science | Robert E. Humphreys |
PRESENTED AT COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, JUNE 13, 1960
| AWARDS | RECOGNITION | RECIPIENT |
| Mary H. Beerer Memorial | (girl) government: study, aptitude and participation | Johanna M. Gambone |
| A. D. Eisenhower English Prizes. | excellence in English: First Second |
Harry B. Evans, Jr. Jay M. Freyman |
| Krusen | potential success in
medicine, excellence in chemistry and biology, three years |
Tracy Ann Mark |
| A. M. Kulp Memorial | service to vocal groups, three years | Sandra K. McQuirns |
| Martha Machines Memorial, Member Class of 1884 | practical application in the modern living department, three years | Theresa M. Warner |
| Jacob Moyer Memorial | (boy) high scholastic standing for three years accomplished under difficulties | Paul W. Nagele |
| Samuel H. Moyer Memorial | (girl) high scholastic standing for three years accomplished under difficulties | Dorothy E. Sturges |
| Leon Olszewski Memorial, Class of 1953 | (boy) sincerity, conscientiousness, scholastic rank, evidence of leadership, interests and achievements beyond scholarly nature | Frank R. Bishop |
| Irene and Milton H. Pagel Memorial | (boy and girl) for most improvement scholastically in three years | Kathleen C. Maniscalco George J. Myers, Jr. |
| Jennie Roberts Memorial | achievement under difficulties for three years with commendable attitude | Henry R. Doerner, III |
| Malcolm A. Schweiker, Jr., Memorial | (boy) scholarship, leadership, character, boundless interest in his fellows | Harry B. Evans, Jr. |
| Eisenhower Home and School
Association English French German Industrial Arts Mathematics Modern Living Music, Instrumental Vocal Science Social Studies Spanish |
notable work most commendable work notable work high scholastic standing most-eflicient for three years outstanding work outstanding musical ability and valuable contribution to orchestra willingness, loyalty, efficiency of time and talent to A Cappella Choir highest excellence in three years highest excellence in two years most outstanding work |
Keith A. Reichenbach Linda H. Baldwin Robert E. Humphreys Gordon A. Knauer, Jr. Keith A. Reichenbach Eva Marie Dohse Sally Ann Paulhamus Kathleen C. Maniscalco Sylvia L. Lyter Robert F. Gazona Charles E. Linkenhoker Frances H. Schall Sarah E. Wood Robert E. Humphreys Harry B. Evans, Jr. Ruth Ann Roshong |
| D.A.R. Valley Forge Chapter | American history, general excellence | Thomas T. Kochenderfer, Jr. |
| Exchange Club | highest scholastic rating: First Second Third |
Jay M. Freyman Harry B. Evans, Jr. Keith A. Reichenbach |
| Manufacturers' Association of Montgomery County | ability in secretarial field: First Second |
Thelma M. Schott Margaret E. Belzer Elizabeth L. Oertel |
| Earl McCoy Instrumental Music | (boy) outstanding achievement | Richard I. Wells |
| Norristown Art League | most originality in art | Paul H. Kane, J r. |
| Norristown Teachers' Club | notable work in art | Linnea P. Raine |
| Octave Club | notable contribution, three years, to school life and activity, through medium of music participation | Franklin
H. Strouse Richard I. Wells |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | efficiency in science and mathematics during high school course | Jay M. Freyman |
| Women's Progressive League | marked achievement toward N.H.S.
ideals of scholarship and citizenship |
Alleen Butler |
SCHOLARSHIPS
To be recognized by announcement
| top | program | officers | sponsor | motto | top 10 | List |
| awards - senior awards assembly, spice assembly, commencement |
| top | program | officers | sponsor | motto | top 10 | List |
| awards - senior awards assembly, spice assembly, commencement |
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