DAVID MALIN Editor The Annual Staff of Blue Mountain Academy W. H. WALKER GEORGE V. SUMMERS Sponsor Sponsor Photographer presents ... BERNIE LOU TOPAKYAN JOAN ACHENBACH Campaign Manager Assistant Editor ' Nature as Presented by the 1957 Blue Mountain Echoes at Blue Mountain Academy Hamburg, Pennsylvania Volume 2 The girls at B. M. A. especially ap­ preciate the pleasant lounge in their dorm (pictured at right), and the private atmosphere of their parlor (pictured below). Through the grace of God and the royal support of the East Pennsylvania constituency, this second year at B. M. A. has brought with it a number of welcome improvements. The boys also enjoy the homey sur­ roundings and furnishings· of their parlor-lounge. This spacious dining room awaits the sound of the bell announcing the noon meal. Pictured below is one of four guest rooms situated in both dormi· tories. This year's student enrollment of 170 has had the pleasure and privilege of witnessing them. In these few pages we wish to present pictorially this progress in the school plant. Our chapel has been greatly improved by the new chairs, tile floor, and plat· form draperies. The picture is a gift of the 1956 graduating class. Chemistry is as much a part of nature as life itself. Our laboratory has served a real need this year. Our new bus provides transportation for choir trips and field trips. Eadi classroom is equipped with chair desks finished in" natural oak. To the right is the English room at B. M. A. MARIE ELLIS C. C. ELLIS BARBARA BALDWIN Dean of Girls Bible Music R. R. ADAMS Principal, Business Manager W. H. WALKER JOAN SUMMERS GEORGE V. SUMMERS Science, Math Home Economics English, Library D. D. BALDWIN MARTHA KINSEY HERBERT DEAN KINSEY Bible, History Bookkeeping, Typing Dean of Boys CHARLES H. SNYDER Assistant Business Manager, Treasurer GLADYS EUSEY LEE EUSEY BETTY L. KIDDER Commercial, Spanish Herdsman, Agriculture Registrar, Commercial LLOYD B. KIDDER LLOYD GROVE LILLIAN BAUMGARTNER Farm Manager Maintenance, Auto Mechanics Laundry EDITH JOHNSON LINCOLN JOHNSON Food Service Director Assistant Food Service Director DAVID MALIN President From Beltsville; Md., comes this favorite senior. David plans to be­ come a doctor and says his only pet peeve is _back seat drivers! Best of success, David, as you leave the beloved halls of our dear school. LOIS VAN CLEVE Vice President Lois comes to us from the historic Gettysburg, Penna. Though small, she is full of vitality and has taken an active part in the music depart­ ment. As a future nurse her sweet ways will certainly make her a favorite. MOTTO: The World's Need Is Our Call RONALD BARNEY Sergeant-at-Arms AIM: Service Above Self From Gettysburg, Pa., comes this smiling senior. Ronnie has a good word for everyone and we know in whatever he chooses as his career he will be successful. Best of everything, Ronnie, as you leave Blue Mountain Academy. R. R. ADAMS Sponsor JOAN ACHENBACH Secretary As Layout Editor of our Year­ book, Joan has been kept quite busy. She plans to study secre­ tarial science after graduation. Joan comes to us from Wind Gap, Pa., and says she likes to spend her leisure time horseback riding. ROBERT NIXON Treasurer Bob hails from Alloway, New Jersey, and has been a real asset to our senior class. His friendly ways and nice personality have won him many friends. Best wishes, Bob, in your future medi­ cal career. FRANK DI MEMMO FLOWER: Red Rose Pastor COLORS: Charcoal, White, Powder Blue Frank comes from Philadelphia, Pa. He's attended two years here at Blue Mountain and has been a capable pastor of our class for both years. He enjoys sports and, like most boys, takes a great deal of interest in cars. His ambition is undecided but we're sure he will have. success in whatever he does. D. D. BALDWIN Sponsor BETTY MONTGOMERY Betty comes to us from Chicago, Illinois, although her real home is in Florida. She enjoys sports and driving. Her pet peeve is boys. Her ambition is to be an interior dec· orator, though I know her real ambition is to be a housewife. CLARK SCHMIDT A quiet senior, Clark claims Big Run, Pa. as his hometown. His hobbies range from electric trains to model airplanes and cars. He dislikes history for his ambitions lie in the field of accounting. GEORGE BARKMAN From Hatboro, Pa. comes our class athlete. Though an all-round sport enthusiast, George says football is his favorite. He likes to read, although that does not include studying. Success to you, George, in the future as an aeronautical engineer. BONNIE GERNET Bonnie comes to us from Wilkes­ Barre, Pa. She plans to enter the nursing field and we're sure she'll be successful. Bonnie sings in the girls' trio and has also been an inspiration to us with her con­ tralto solo voice. BONNIE BRADLEY From Lancaster, Pa. comes anoth­ er loyal senior. Bonnie is a hard working senior who puts her whole heart into a thing until she finishes it. She especially enjoys writing letters and plans to be­ come an elementary teacher. Good luck! EDWARD FOX Eddie comes to us from Pough­ keepsie, New York. He likes chemistry and plans to be a doctor. He spends his spare time on stamp collecting and photography and was treasurer of the Temperance Organization. DONNA SNIDEMAN This talented senior comes from Chester, Pa. We will all remember her good music which we enjoyed in chapel, worship, etc. Since she is always friendly and good na­ tured we know she'll make a great success as she becomes a secretary. ROBERT KEISER Bob comes to us from Wilkes­ Barre, Pa. He's lots of fun to know and really sharp at think­ ing of those witty spur-of-the­ moment answers. Bob is especially fond of sports and is very active in them. He plans to become a chemical engineer. GENE KRISHINGER A very dignified young man of the campus, namely Gene Krish· inger, has spent two years here at B. M. A. His friendly manner and willingness to help in school activities will not be forgotten. He hails from York, Pa. He likes science and Bible and plans to be a missionary doctor. JEANETTE HADE Jeanetta comes from Waynesboro, Pa. She has shared her sweet personality with B. M. A. for two years. She enjoys roller skating, loves "Hoagies" and collects pic­ tures, poems, and short moral stories. "Jan's" ambition is to be an elementary teacher. MARY KERR Mary comes to us from Youngs­ ville, Pa. She plans to be a nurse and seeing she has a smile for everyone we know she will suc­ ceed. Nothing seems to bother Mary, except boys with crew-cuts! ERHARD SCHLENKER Erhard hails from Philadelphia, Pa., the city of Brotherly Love. He is very much interested in bookkeeping and plans to be an accountant. "Bob" spends his spare time in photography. Good luck as you leave B. M. A. JANE NORMAN Jane comes to B. M. A. from Middletown, New York. Her sweet smile will be an advantage in her future nursing career. "Janie" likes chemistry, collects boxer dogs, salt and pepper shakers and recipes. When it comes to food, she enjoys a good plate of maca­ roni and cheese. JAMES SMITH Jim hails from Liberty, Pa. He has received a good deal of experi­ ence here at school toward his ambition of being a farmer. We all agree with him when he says he likes reverence in God's house. Jim is counting the days till he can wear that cap and gown and we know he will be proud to wear it. NELLIE HOLTRY Nellie, who comes from Shippens­ burg, Pa., has been casting her pleasant smile through the halls of B. M. A. for two years. "Little Nell," as she is known to some, plans to be an elementary teach­ er. She enjoys painting, loves cherry pie, but dislikes spinach! ROY DINGLE Roy comes to us from W aynes­ boro, Pa. You might call him a jolly senior. He's always full of fun and when it comes to games Roy thinks there's nothing like playing "tiddlie-winks with man­ hole covers." NANCY STARK Until you get to know Nancy you might think she is very quiet, but you'll soon find out how alive she is! She is a hard worker and a very dependable one. Nancy plans to become a nurse and we're sure she will make a success. THOMAS FOULKES Here's a senior fiom Stroudsburg, Pa. that really knows his mathe­ matics. His favorite pastime seems to be walking in his sleep around the school property, commonly called "night watch." Who knows, maybe we will have a professor from our class someday. JAMES LUTZ This good senior comes from Mohnton, Pa. He's quite mischiev­ ous and likes to pull pranks and have his fup, but he can be ser­ ious-minded and friendly to all. He especially enjoys photography and plans to study business for his lifework. JANET ANEW ALT Janet comes from Saylorsburg, Pa. She enjoys sports and has made drawing her pastime. "Anne" is a future nurse and has proved her efficiency by being a good school librarian for the past two years. EDNA BECKER Edna comes to us from Allentown, Pa. She has been busy this year working in the clinic which will be helpful to her as she studies nursing. To a most deserving per­ son we wish the best that life can offer. LOIS BOYER Lois comes from Schwenksville, Pa.