The Chambersburg High School had its beginning in 1856. There was a separate school for girls and for boys. In 1893, the two schools were united. The first Principal of the united school was Professor Hockenberry.
FACULTY U.L. GORDY SUPERINTENDENT J.F. FAUST PRINCIPAL HELEN BEATTIE HELEN MILLER English English MARGARET R. KEEFER EDITH HARTMAN English Public Speaking, Dramatics DOROTHY H. MILLER MILDRED SHULL English English HELEN S. BARD CARRIE M. MICKEY European History American History JOHN F. LEININGER ELEANOR E. SHARPE European History, Civics American History, European History ELEANOR BENDER R. ERNEST WHITE Library Athletic Coach, Civics RALPH I. SHOCKEY HERBERT K. RHODES Assistant Principal, Chemistry Physics JOHN SNIDER MIRIAM EYSTER Biology Clothing MERLE HAFER MARGARET McDOWELL Algebra, General Science Foods FLORENCE E. WINGERD RILLA B. HUBER Latin Latin JANET L. ZARGER D.S. MILNES Latin, French Shop, Mechanical Drawing JANET KELLEY MARGARET ECKEL French Spanish KATHRYN O. SHAPLEY ALVIN V. CALHOON Arithmetic, Shorthand Shorthand, English MARY DELL ROWLAND LA RUE F. SMITH Shorthand, Geography Penmanship, Typewriting, Spelling DOROTHY SHARP IDA E. HELLER Bookkeeping Typywriting, Shorthand RAYMOND W. HILL SUSIE K. KRIECHBAUM Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry M. MADELINE GOODYEAR D. ERROL TRAXLER Secetary to the Principal Band HELEN BARBOUR LOUISE ROY Girl’s Basketball Coach Music
DAVID SHOCKEY PEIFFER, Class President "Potty" Scientific
Hi-Y Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 2,3,4; President 3; Attendance Squad 2;
Regular Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Jazz Orchestra 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff;
Basket Ball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4; Athletic Council 3,4;
Class President 2,3,4; Regular Choir 3,4.
WILLIAM B. MILLER "Bill" Scientific
Class Vice-President 3,4; Parrot Staff 2,3,4; Declamation Contest 2; Debating Club 3,4;
Debating Team 3; School Play 3; Senior Play; Dramatic Club 3,4; Hy-Y Club 3,4;
Football, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4; Basket Ball (class) 4; Volley Ball (class) 4;
Athletic Council 3,4; Cheer Leader 4; Operetta, Publicity Manager 4.
Who could forget Bill and his :Old Faithful:? His services to C.H.S are indeed too
numerous to mention. He plans a career in journalism, and we are certain of his sucess
in it as his ability in this work has already been shown by his clever "Sport Shorts"
JEANNE H. KIRBY "Kirby" Classical
Class Secretary 1,2,3,4; French Club 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4;
Attendance Squad 3,4; Class Chorus 1; Field Meet Chorus 2,3; Echo Staff,
Athletic Editor; Basket Ball (varsity) 2,3,4 Captain 4; (class team) 1;
Athletic Council 4; Regular Choir 3,4; Operetta 4.
"Kirby"! This name should be familiar to all. Popular? Without a doubt ! A star
forward? Certainly. A class secretary and four successive years of it. Kirby’s name can
be placed "Among Our Souvenirs."
ALBERT ARMSTRONG "Bud" Commercial
Class Treasurer 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y Club 4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Commercial Club 4,
Vice President 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Senior Play; School Play 3.
"Oh, Money, Money." This is Albert’s favorite theme song, and no wonder-- he’s our class
treasurer. Have you heard his famous "Ha-Ha"? It identifies him anywhere.
ETHELL ROMAINE BRECHBILL "Murphy" Commercial
Class Treasurer 2,3,4; Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club3; Echo Staff, Secretary;
Basket Ball (varsity)3,4, (class team) 2,3.
Behold this good looking Commercial! But don’t start tumbling boys, because Ethel’s heart
is alway in the Capitol Theatre with "Polar."
MARY GRACE ARMACOST "Army" Classical
Glee Club 1,2,4; Dramatic Club 2,3; Library Squad 1,2
Speaking of endurance records Mary Grace takes the prize for endurance talking in Study
Hall. This explains the title "M.G.M. News"
ISABELLE BANKS "Banksey" Commercial
Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Hall Squad 2; Basket Ball (class team)
1,2,3
Boys beware! This young lady will capture your heart yet - that is, if she hasn’t already.
She’s guaranteed to be a heart breaker. Watch out.
HOWARD K. BARNHART "Barney" Commercial
Debating Club 3; Commercial Club 4
If you hear a peculiar noise at a football game just look for Howard, and you’ll be at
its source. His frying pans are the envy of many and the terror of those who sit near
him.
SAMUEL BARTON "Sammy" Scientific
Football (varsity) 1,2,3,4 (class)2
He is better known to us as "Red Grange of C. H. S." For four years Sammy has proved to
be a tower of strength on the varsity eleven. We will all be sorry to lose him.
MARIAN BENDER "Marian" Classical
French Club 3; Book Club 2,3; Library Squad 1
Here is "the" unusual girl of ‘31, who has accomplished in C.H.S. something that no one
has done before-- namely, completed the high school course in three years. Hats off to
you, Marian.
WILLIAM A. BENDER "Bill" Classical-Scientific
Hi-Y Club 4; Glee Club 4; Parrot Staff, Reporter 4; Regular Choir 4; Operetta 4.
Here is a boy of whom C.H.S. may well be proud. His high attainments in completing two
courses are greatly admired.
DAVID JOHN BENNET "Gravy" Classical
Hi-Y Club 3,4; Debating Club 1,2,3; Debating Team 4; Band 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3;
Operetta 2,3
Although we have not known David long, his masculine voice and winning personality have
made him an old standby to the class of "31"
FRANCIS C. BESECKER "Frances" Classical
French Club 4; Dramatic Club 3; Debating Club 3,4; Book Club 2,3,4; President 4;
Office Squad 2,3,4; Echo Staff, Assistant Editor.
Certainly you have all heard of this studious and quit "miss." She is also the faithfull
president of the Book Club. We are all glad to have such an intelligent schoolmate as
Frances.
ELEANOR CATHERIN BISHOP "Bishie" Commercial
Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 3,4.
This quiet and demure lass has won the admiraton of her class. No matter what she may
undertake, a success of it she will surely make.
HAROLD F. BISHOP "Bish" Scientific
Hi-Y Club 3.4; Regular Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Band 3,4; Selected Orchestra 1,2,3,4;
Basket Ball (class team) 2; Football 3,4.
A good sport and a friend to all! The C.H.S. football squad will lose one of its best
guards when "Bish" leaves us. We wish him all the luck in the world.
HELEN BISHOP "Smiles" Commercial
Dramatic Club 3; Commerical Club 4.
Although short, she is sweet, laughs at all she may meet: Dosen’t like to study though,
for of lessons she has made a foe.
REVEIRA DEBORAH BLOOM "Re" Classical
French Club 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatic Club 2,3,4; Hall Squad 4; Parrot Staff 3,4;
Field Meet Chorus 2,3; Operetta 2,3,4; Regular Choir 3,4.
Reveira is much interested in reading books as well as singing. Does she like Virgil?
Ask her! We don’t know what she has against him. Why can’t they be friends?
GEORGE W. BOLLINGER "George" Commercial
Never do you hear of George arguing with his teacher, or getting a demerit or a time
slip; for here is a boy who can be very quiet as well as studious.
CARROYL ELIZABETH BOWMAN "Betty" Classical
French Club 4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Debating Club 4.
Carroyl is our budding young essayist who walks away with all the prizes Chamberburg
seems to offer. Perhaps she’ll make a second Emerson.
ELLEN MARY BOYER "Bill" Classical
French Club 4; Glee Club 2,3; Dramatic Club 4.
Chatter! Chatter! Chatter! What Study Hall would be like without Ellen Mary’s continuous
buzzing one cannot say. "Magnis cum verbis" describes her well.
GLEN COCKLIN BRANDT "Doc" Commercial
Glee Club 2,3,4; Debating Club 3,4; Attendance Squad 1; Office Squad 1;
Class Chorus 1,3,4; Operetta 1; Regular Choir 3,4.
Glen says he is going to be a farmer, but we doubt it- he’s too good looking. With his
looks and voice he could take "Buddy" Roger’s place right now.
GRACE ANNETTA BREAM "Grace" Classical
French Club 4; Dramatic Club 3.
Patience, cheerfulness, and dilligence are links in the golden chain of Grace’s years in
C.H.S. With these we are sure she’ll make good as a missionary.
HARRIET ELIZABETH BRECHBILL "Harriet" Commercial
Commerical Club 4; Hall Squad 2,4.
Harriet is short, but sweet; and since we know it’s not quantity but quality that counts,
we are sure she will come out on top.
PHILIP WILLIAM BREHM "Phil" Scientific
Glee Club 4; Basket Ball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Athletic Council 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4.
Brehm stars in all athletics, but football is his specially. "Phil" also specializes in
blonds. Don’t blame you, "Phil", we’ve all seen "Piggy".
MIRIAM V. BROWN "Mimi" Classical
French Club 4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Parrot Staff 2,3,4, Associate Editor 4; Echo Staff,
Artist; Senior Play.
Ask Mrs. Keefer about her themes, ask C.H.S. about her sketches, ask "The Parrot" how he
likes to be fed her poetry, ask her friends about those grins and brown eyes? "O Lady
Be Good."
DONALD BURKE "Burkie" Commerical
Glee Club 3; Senior Play; Declamation Contest 3.
Ah! A young Lochinvar who rides in from the wilds of Scotland. From his orations we
think he must have practiced by the Conococheague with cherry seeds in his mouth.
IDA PAULINE BURKHOLDER "Burkie" Scientific
Ida is good-natured and full of fun. At last we have found someone who will lend us a
pencil without a dirty look. Oh, for some more like her.
CRAIG F. CALDWELL "Coggie" Scientific
Hi-Y Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 4; Attendance 4; Band 1; Echo Staff; Basket Ball (varsity)
3,4 (class team) 1,2,3,4; Football 4; School Play 3.
On the basket ball floor and football field Craig is well known to C.H.S. athletic fans.
His good disposition makes him a friend to all.
MARY ELLEN CARSON "Murry" Classical-Scientific
French Club 4; Glee Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 3; Book Club 4; Regular Choir 4.
Mary has been with us for only two years, but in that time we have come to value her
highly as a classmate. We hear she has a particular fondness for housekeeping, and it
may be there’s a particular reason.
ANNA LUCILLE CASSEDAY "Tete" Commercial
If her tongue could go as fast as her fingers do on the typewriter, she surely would be
some talker. But don’t fool yourself, Lucille knows better that to try to do two things
at once.
JOHN LEROY COOK "Cookie" Commercial
"If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again" John makes good use of this proverb,
and his work usually shows traces of it.
MARGARET ELLEN CROMWELL "Crommie" Commercial
Commercial Club 4.
Margaret has many friends and is always full of fun; but when the time rolls around for
classes, her advice to all her companions is -- "Be Prepared."
MAE KATHRYN CROUSE "Mae" Classical
Who is the industrious little girl who glides softly through the halls of C.H.S. day
after day? She’s none other than our faithful Mae.
DANIEL W. DEITZEL "Danny" Commercial
Hi-Y Club 3,4; Commercial Club 4; Basket Ball (varsity) 3,4, (class team) 2,3;
Football (varsity) 2,3,4, (class team 2.
Dan is one of our star football players. When he is on the field he is determined to
fight his way through for C.H.S. We’re quite proud of you, "Danny Boy".
GEORGE EDWARD DETRICH "Detrich" Scientific
Hi-Y Club, 3,4; Dramatic Club 3; Debating Club 3,4; Debating Team 3,4; Parrot Staff 4;
Football 2,3; Track 2.
Here we find great debater in our midst; very few can claim the distinction of
representing the High School in two seasons of debating. It is also rumored that if
you are seeking someone on whom you can depend, George is the one.
MARY ELLEN EBERSOLE "Lala" Commercial
Spanish Club 3,4; Parrot Staff 4; Commerical Club 4.
A little fun mixed with a little study, stir in a genuine friend, season with good humor,
and behold! Mary Ellen!
MILDRED HUMBIRD ELDER "Mid" Classical
French Club 4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Class Chorus 1,2; Basket Ball (varsity) 2,
(class team) 1,2; School Play 2; Regular Choir 1,2.
You might as well cast aside your frowns when Mildred appears, because her smiles and
good humor are very contagious. She evidently believes, "Smile and the World Smiles
with You."
WILSON H. ELDER "Will" Commercial
Commercial Club 4.
One of the larger members of ‘31--we mean in stature and mind both. Wilson is our pet
druggist; he shakes a mean chocolate milk.
FRANCIS ELLIOT "Fran" Scientific
When he’s up against trouble, he meets it face to face; Does the best he can do for
he’ll never give up the race.
RICHARD GORDON ELY "Dick" Scientific
Dramatic Club 2; Regular Orchestra 4; Band 3,4; Basket Ball (class team) 1,2; Operetta,
Assistant Stage Manager 4.
"Dick" can’t be bothered with lessons; girls rate with him somewhat; but give him
"Blue Ridge Mountain Home" and the surrounding hills in which to hike, and he’s "sitting
on top of the world."
HELEN ELIZABETH ENGLERTH "Helen" Classical
Dramatic Club 4; Regular Choir 3,4; Operetta 4.
And here we have the pretty maiden, who just couldn’t remember those history dates; she
considered Virgil, Mephistophales himself. So she toiled, and she fretted, and she
wailed, and she moaned. But Bravo ! She’s through.
JOHN FRANKLIN ETTER "Johnny" Scientific
Glee Club 1; Hall Squad 4.
Nothing can excite John, not even a French test. He ought to take up astronomy because
we think he would have enough patience to hunt for new planets.
OLIVE GRACE FAHNESTOCK "Pat" Commercial
Dramatic Club; Commercial Club 4.
Simple and sweet; Helpful and kind; A better friend" Tis hard to find.
MARY ELIZABETH FARNER "Mary" Commercial
Glee Club 1; Commercial Club 4.
Light hair and eyes of blue, this little miss will always be true to our dear class of
the "Gold and Blue".
MARTHA ELLIOTT FLACK "Martie" Commercial
Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 4.
We hear a ripple of laughter floating down the hall. Here comes our blonde friend,
Martha, who has a smile for all.
HARRIET FORBES "Forbes" Classical
French Club 4; Dramatic Club 3.4; Parrot Staff 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor 4; Minuet 3,4.
Here’s to our assistant Editor of the Parrot! It must be wonderful to be so wise. The
class of ‘31 is proud to own her.
THEODORA ESTHER FORTNEY "Dora" Scientific
She comes from the country, and little is known of this girl with the quiet ways. Still,
we can be sure that she will uphold the standards of our class.
ESTHER ROMAYNE FRAKER Mainie" Classical
French Club 4; Glee Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 4; Debating Club 4; Attendance Squad 4;
Class Chours 1; Regular Choir 1; Operetta 4.
Whether it be the diamond variety or the ear variety, she likes her rings! But
when her music rings through the air we all like that.
DOROTHY JANE FREY "Dot" Commercial
Spanish Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Book Club 4; Parrot Staff, Literary Department 4.
Vain? Yes, pleasingly so. Dorothy’s vocabulary is the largest in school (excepting the
faculty)- and she makes good use of it in English class. Perhaps, like Postum, "There’s
a reason."
ALBERT H. FUNK "Funkey" Commercial
Hi-Y Club 2,4; Attendance Squad 2; School Play 3.
Does this lad dance? Oh boy! Ask the teachers, they may know! But if you have ever seen
him at a C. H. S. party you won’t have to ask.
HAROLD SAMUEL GIBBONS "Gibbie" Scientific
:Gibbie’s cry is, "Any clothes today?" He may not like chemistry, but that is all right;
you don’t have to know formulas to be a big business man.
ELIZABETH MAE GILBERT "Betty" Classical
Book Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Parrot Staff 4; Senior Play.
Books are here, books are there, and wherever they are, you’ll find "Betty". ‘31 can
count on sending a real authoress into the world.
VIRGINIA BARBARA GRAVES Ginny" Commercial
We suppose you have heard about tree-sitters, Marathon dancers, and all the other kinds
of endurance contestants. Well, here’s a new one-- Virginia is the champion porch-sitter.
Never can you pass her house that her smile does not cheer you on your way.
LEE EBY GROVE "Skipper" Scientific
Hall Squad 3; Attendance Squade 3.
Service -- that is Lee’s motto. Maybe you think he can’t serve, but just run out to
"Lader’s" and find out. Lee is sure to be a big restaurant man some day.
MARY KATHRYN GROVE "Kay" Scientific
Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatic Club 1,3,4; Debating Club 3; Class Chorus 1; Parrot Staff 4;
Basket Ball, Manager 4; Athletic Council 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Operetta 2,4.
A lass strong and hearty, a good sport and jolly; Loved by all for her fun, she hails
from Welsh Run.
JEAN KATHRYN GUYER "Kitty" Commercial
Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Parrot Staff, Commercial Editor 4.
Jean is ever happy; Jean is ever gay; Jean doesn’t worry one minute of the day.
MARY JANE HAFER "Jary Mane" Scientific
Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hall Squad 3; French Club 4; Track 1; Class Chorus 2.
She’s capable and likable and right full of zest; And as she goes her way thru life
we’re sure she’ll do her best.
CHARLES P. HALLER "Red"--"C.P." Scientific
Hi-Y Club 3,4; President 4; Clee Club 3; Dramatic Club 3; Office Squad 1; Field Meet
Chorus 3; Parrot Staff, Headline Writer 4; Regular Choiar 4, Operetta 4.
Who’s the tall, handsome, sandy-haired chap? It’s none other than our friend, "Red".
His leadership in the Hi-Y has proved him to be a real fellow.
JOHN H. HAMSHER "Johnnie" Scientific
Football 2,4
"All ready-set-go," and John’s there, too. Always willing, always on the job. We’re
not saying you’ll hear him, but-- "Seeing is believing."
MARY ARAMINTA HARGLEROAD "Mae" Classical
Library Squad 3,4
This youn lady, silent as a Sphinx, is one of our few classmates who lives up to the old
adage of being seen without being heard.
JANET EDITH HARRISON "Jeanette" Commercial
Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 4.
Light blond hair and blue eyes, though quiet she seems very wise. Sunshine all the way
she brings on her trip in from Guilford Springs.
BARBARA LOUISE HARTZOR "Babs" Classical
French Club 4; Glee Club 3,4; Parrot Staff 3,4.
This blonde senior makes most other girls feel like midgets. Her marks can bear close
scrutiny, and what would the "Parrot" do without her?
J. VINCENT HAWBECKER "Pard" Scientific
French Club 4; Hi-Y Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Echo Staff, Business Manager; Senior
Play, Stage Manager; School Play 3.
His nickname explains him well-- a pardner to everybody. As business or stage manager,
"Pard" has shown great ability. Our prom and other parties were made successful by his
skill as decorator.
AGNES CECILIA HAYDEN "Ag" Classical
Vice-President of Lancaster Catholic High 3.
Agnes has been here for one year only, but all have learned to like her. She brought
with her a ready smile which has endeared her to C.H.S.
TERESA C. HAYDEN "Tess" Classical
Perhaps not many members of ‘31 know that Agnes has a twin sister. Teresa has proved
to be a loyal and true classmate.
DONALD B. HENDERSON "Skinny" Commercial
Book Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 3; Debating Club 3,4; Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 3,4;
Senior Play; Echo Staff, Associate Editor.
Chatter, chatter all the way, ten minutes’ work, one hours’ play, too much worry doesn’t
pay. Thus we describe "Skinny".
GEORGE THOMAS HENDERSON "Henny" Commercial
George is one of those lucky few who can mix business and pleasure successfully. He’s
always ready for a good time, yet in his class work he will never shirk.
FLORENCE A. HENRY "Tony" Classical
French Club 4; Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Hall Squad 4; Parrot Staff 3,4; Operetta 4.
What have we here? A poetess! And a jolly little one she is, always full of pep.
Virgil holds no horrors for her, but then, he was a man!
IRVING WADDEL HERMAN "Bottles" Scientific
Did you know "Bottles" plays a dual role and does it well? Not only is he a professional
"soda-slinger" but also an excellent fireman.
JOHN WILBUR HERR "Johnny" Commercial
Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 3; Parrot Staff, Commercial Editor 4.
Look out girls, here is a sheik, for his smile cannot be beat. When he casts his looks
your way, all your bright thoughts fade away.
ERMA ISABEL HIGH "Erma" Commercial
Spanish Club 3; Commercial Club 4; Echo Staff, Secretary.
She brings laughter to her classmates; She’s jolly through and through; And when it
comes to lessons -- well, she knows them too.
THELMA MAE HOLLENSHEAD "Ted" Commercial
Spanish Club 4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3; Commercial Club 4.
If you hear a whisper and a giggle, you may know Thelma is around. If she were
serious for a minute, we would think something had happened.
DAVID HOLLAR "Dave" Commercial
Hi-Y Club 3.4; Basket Ball 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Football 1,2,3,4, Captain 4.
"Davy" is a star in both basket ball and football. His good sportsmanship and his
ability as an athlete have won him the honor of being captain in both of these sports.
ADELEINE HOLLINGER "Holly" Classical
Glee Club 2,3,4; Dramatic Club 2,3; Parrot Staff 3,4.
Who says that there isn’t a "Sweet Adaleine" in the class of ‘31. She is very
pleasant and not at all hard to look at. "Sweet Adaleine, won’t you be mine?"
EVELYN RUTH HORN "Evie" Classical
French Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Office Squad 4.
We don’t hear much from Evelyn around C.H.S; she prefers her home, where she can prepare
her lessons. Her motto is "Begone Dull Care." N’est-ce pas, Evelyn?
MARK EUGENE HOSTETTER "Mark" Scientific
Hi-Y Club 4.
Little does he say, but he is a firm booster of all activities of the class and school.
Mark’s ready smile has won him many friends in C.H.S.
RICHARD L. HUBER "Dick" Classical-Scientific
Hi-Y Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 3,4, President 4; Debating Club 1,2,3,4; Debating Team 3;
Regular Orchestra 4; Jazz Orchestra 4; Band 4; Parrot Staff, Associate Editor 3,
editor-in-Chief 4; Senior Play; School Play 3; Operetta, Business Manager 4.
We predict a great future for "Dick" as an animal trainer. You ask us why? Because he
has so successfully made our "Parrot" talk. This isn’t his only accomplishment though,
he is also one of our star actors.
PEARL MILDRED HUNSECKER "Pearl" Scientific
Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 4.
One of the senior boys said that girls don’t talk much. We wonder if he still thinks so;
if he judges by Pearl, he does. Well-great thoughts are with one who is silent.
THEODORE C. HYSSONG "Dory" Commercial
Hi-Y Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 4; Commercial Club 4, President; Regular Orchestra 4;
Jazz Orchestra 4, Manager; Echo Staff, Advertising Manager; Football 3; School Play 3;
Senior Play; Reqular Choir 4; Operetta 4.
This cherry young chap who pounds out marches for the senior and freshmen chapel is
another of ‘31’s versatile members. He has been on the Parrot and Echo Staff, sings,
dances, and is fond of all sports.