Mount Penn Lower Alsace Joint High School - Penn Alma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1922 volume:

1 ' 1 1 'ijiiiM nmiwiiii nik! Bin in iiiiij jiiijj 4 THE ®rmmt anb M. P. H. S. ’22 Editor-in- Chief— J. E mer Huyett Associate Editors J. Franklin Ebright S. Alice bach Business Managers Paul R. Eshelman S. Esther Adams I - Two m—wwi i fifmiTiiw n itmuiiin :mi TO EDWIN BODDER YEICH H Able Teacher, True friend, and faithful Guide in Athletics, ice Dedicate this, the first Year Book in the History of Mt. Penn High School. Supervising Principal, A. B. Franklin and Marshall, Phi Kappi Tau, Instructor in Mathematics and French, Director of Athletics. Mr. Yeich is respected and admired by all his pupils and is a true companion with his fellow-teachers. He is always willing to help us in any difficulties, and teaching us to strive for the best and highest. Having no means of expressing our gratitude for the guidance during our two years together, we dedicated this book to him. hoping that it will be a lasting memorial of the class of '22. Three WILLIAM A. MORROW B. .S'. Lafayette. Instructor in History and Science. Assistant Principal and Assistant Athletic Instructor. Here is our revered and honored teacher of history and science—Prof. William A. Morrow. We learned in English that “versatile” describes him. He is a champion wrestler and boxer, he can “jazz” up a fiddle and cello and play pretty melodies on the autoharp, and he is our master electrician. If you could hear his radio instrument, you would know this last expression is true. He journeys to Adams-town religiously every Wednesday and Saturday night. Why? CHRISTINE G. HAPPLE A B. Lebanon Valley College ’21. Instructress in English and Latin. Christy, the fair Christy, the musical teacher of English, pianist, of our orchestra and of our chorus. We shall always remember her as the graceful, amiable teacher and companion. Miss Happle has one sad failing, we fear, that she is very much interested in all that pertains to the letter M—Maxwell, magicians and such. In fact, such things often cause a sleepiness next morning. So be careful—C. H. I ■! ! C,: I H ....... Pour iiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiia J. ELMER HIJYETT “SMOKE —“SM OKEY.” i'aledictorian, Class President, (2) and (4) ; Editor in Chief Brown and Gold; Boys Basket Ball Team (3) Manager and Captain Boys Basket Ball Team (4). “If Brains Were a Disease. He Would Be an Epidemic.” Attention, everybody! Let us introduce you to 22’s all-around man. J. Elmer was captain and manager of the championship basket ball team of Berks County which won a silver loving cup to begin a collection of trophies for our school. Through earnestness ot purpose he has made himself the honor student of our class, which proves that a student can develop himself mentally as well as physically. We can’t tell you anything “funny or witty” about him, hut we can tell you everything good about him. lifcliRlllllllllltll !|lllllllH|| llfiiPll!!tlilj!� IIUI%lllltlNllilllIII!lilllliiltttlHII!IIIMIiu IMIillWlallllllllllltHlllllti||illlllllll!llWlfflllfllll!HJIWIIilllllllilllWMilWltilffllHll!H!ii!ilffitllllililli?ll)l(lftllliiliy|WIHtlll:lWhHIMM!’.ll!lilMII MARGARET H. ELLIS “PEG”—“PEGGY.” Salutatorian; Class Treasurer (i) Class Secretary (3) (4) Secretary Girl Reserves (3) President (4). s a Great Thing to Have Brains.” Would it not be a dull world without a mirror? What would Margaret do if she could not see her pretty blue eyes at least three times a day? Peg considers her curling iron and her powder puff, the necessities of life. She is a clever child, fond of amusement, can play a piano with the skill of a finished (?) musician. It is not known what new influence has been brought to bear upon her. but at present Margaret is very much interested in a French dry cleaning establishment. ETHEL M. NOLL Class Treasurer (3) (4) Class Poet; Girl Reserve. Dimple, Dimple. Who Has the Dimple. Kthcl's dimple is always seen when there is any fun or work about. A true woman, modest, quiet and gentle—she is the type you always expect to see as a spectator, but she fools you. Work is her middle name, nor is she adverse to a little fight, when she is sure she is right. As for fun, watch F.tliel when there is any around. She’s usually in it. She is an all around girl. In fact, she might have been in the poet’s mind when he expressed this sentiment: A perfect woman nobly planned. Is the highest work of God.” 9Nll!mifflllflillllll!llll!H Six S. ESTHER ADAMS “BETSY”—“EDDIE”—“ES.” Secretary (2) Class Will; Captain and Center Girls Basketball Team (3) (4) Assistant Business Manager of Brown and Gold. And They Burned Joan of Arc at the Stake. Popular? No doubt about it. She is going to use her popularity to a good advantage in a hospital. Esther is our nurse-to-be. We think she will be a good one, don’t you ? She has lots of pep and stick-to-it-iveness, so why shouldn’t she? Did you ever see her in that Ford coupe? Believe us, she can go some, and oh, if that coupe could talk! She played center this year on our girls’ championship basketball team, and had a lot to do with its success by piling up field goals. ’’Push and Pep” that’s Esther’s motto. MASON S. BRIGHT M ASE”—“BILL”—“GLUTZ.” “Sever Do Today Wliat You Can Do T Enter the “V through life as he drawls through conversation. His ambitions have not yet been disclosed, but we think he will follow in the paternal footsteps. This present grocery business will be the first link in a chain of “Bright” Stores. 1 fe is strongly opposed to work, as he thinks it causes one to have a tendency to sleep, but he has our heartfelt sympathy and best wishes for his future. lllilllllflllilllillM Seven i! : !-l I I I:.| ,'.,1:,.' II !'M : I !-:|!; i I 11-:,! M | .|:.l,l, I . : I ;i 1............................. I'■: I iI 1-1:: I:'■ I' PAUL R. ESHELMAN LIZ”—•LIZZIE. Vice-President (4) ; Business Manager of Broun and Gold; Class Diary; Member of Boys Basketball Team (3) (4). Love Is Not What It Seems. Lizzie, poor Lizzie! He has gone front our gentle care forever. Kutzie has taken our care. May site do her duty. The most attractive thing about Lizzie is his laugh. Several times a day when everything is peaceful and quiet. Liz will entertain us with a loud melodious outburst of his famous laughter. Paul is one of our basket ball champs, and because of his persistence and dependability it is certain that he will be a success in his future occupation as an electrical engineer. J. FRANKLIN EBRIGHT “F R A X KI E —“SH RI M l . Class President (3) Class Historian; Associate Editor of Brown and Gold; Manager of Reserve Team. His mothers pride, his fathers joy, Dear Senior classes baby boy. VVie gehts? Isn’t that typical of J. Franklin? If he couldn’t “swetch deutch” we couldn’t “ver-stche” him. lie is the infant terrible in our class, but that is going to give him a chance to develop. He has progressed much in the last four years under our class supervision. We have guarded him with care because of his tender years, and we are looking forward to a brilliant future for him. IlillllifMlItllffiHHIIlIiniliNM Eight iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii S. ALICE I BACH “OTTIE —“JACK. Class Treasurer (2) Class Prophet; Forward Girls Basketball Team; (3) (4) Manager (4) Associate Editor of Brown and Gold. Men Are Such a Bore.' Westward, Ho! Come on, girls, let’s go. Can’t you see Alice’s brown eyes twinkle and her pretty teeth shine as she smiles with pleasure at this thought. They say “every man has his hobby,” and “every woman should have a hubby,” but Alice won’t have a hubby, so the only thing that is left for her is a “hobby.” Can you solve this riddle? “Give her a horse so she can ride.” VIDA E. KUTZ “KUTZIE”—“SPIDER.' Presenter of Gifts; Member of Girls Basketball Team (3) (4) ; Coach Girl Reserve Team; Cheer Leader. “Aim Nature Wonderful.” Step lively. Here comes Vida. Where is Lizzie? Oh, there he is. Vida is one of our basket ball players, and she’s got “lots of pep.” When she does not play basket ball she calls “go to it. Liz. that’s it, Liz,” and Liz shoots the ball into the basket. Vida is always the most evident number of our class, for that flaming beacon of crimson wool can be seen for a great distance. She is ciuiek-tempered, but her anger cools quickly, and then “all’s well.” Bon voyage, Vida. Iilllll� dll:lli!!lllllllllllill!illlilllllll!l!liill9lljlllfilll!il!illlilli«llllllllllij||£lllllllllll!llli!llilillllllill!llHllllHIIHIIIIHIlltHll!IIIIIMI!Illilllllll Nine 11 mi . ■: i mi i 11 fii ; iripinrij iHiifiiim utiim 11 i 11 LILY E. C. MACHETTE “TWEETUMS”—“SIS.” Class Diary; Lieutenant and Treasurer of Girl Scouts. “All the World's a Stage and I’m an Actress.” A poet can express a great thought in a few words, especially when he wrote about “airy, fairy” Lillian. We are fortunate enough to have her in our wonderful class, only her name is Lily. She is so dainty and so sweet. Ahem-tn? We can’t tease her too much though, for she might choke with embarrassment. Lily is “Happy-go-lucky Jimmy’s” sister, and inherited some of his traits. She is very staunch in her ideas, and always opposes anything we suggest in class, usually saying, “Oh, no. I want to be different.” Here’s to Lily, dainty and light, Find if you can a sweeter sprite. JAMES A. V. MACHETTE “JIM M Y”—'“JIM ’’—“CH ETTY.” Presenter of Gifts; Substitute of Varsity Basketball Team; Captain of Reserve Team. I am Hunting a Job as a Home-brew Inspector. Happy-go-lucky Jimmy, how do you do? There are not many storm clouds on Jimmy’s horizon, at least we haven’t found them. Perhaps he could take life a little more seriously, but there is lots of time for him to shoulder heavy burdens. He aspires to be a radio engineer. Jimmy and Mason have taken a Master’s Degree in the strenuous art of resting. Have you seen that dainty little girl he brings to games? She has pretty eyes and wears a dainty flower-garden hat. “Faint Heart Ne’er Won Fair Lady.” So Be Brave. Jimmy. ' Ten IKinilllHi!iilllllini!lilltliIlll!l liSI!lllllllll«li£lli« RUSSEL N. NEWKIRK “RUSTY”—“RUSS.” Presentation of Gifts to Presenter; Center of Boys Basketball Team ( 3) (4). If only wisdom were measured by the size of the feet. Russel’s middle name is Noble, and take it from us, he sure lives up to it. Because of his handsomeness and nobleness, he is a favorite with the ladies, or, in other words, a typical “Ladies’ Man.” But they say “handsome is as handsome does,” and Russel does handsomely in basketball. He takes 1 fe as a rule very calmly, but beware lest you irritate him, for he clings steadfastly to his own ideas and lights fiercely to win his point. lie is thinking very seriously of becoming a detective. Go to it, Russ. S. ARWILDA RUPP BILL — WILLI F.”—“RUPPIE.' Prophecy of Prophet; Girl Reserve. “I Am a Stranger Here; Heaven Is My Home.' “Slow and easy,” that’s Bill. Slow in motion, somewhat faster in speech, but very fast in work. Arwilda believes in taking the world as it is. because it is too much trouble to change it. She is not happy unless she is reciting Latin. She would have finished the whole Latin course only she did not want to get in the bad habit of studying. If the saying, “slow, but sure.” is true, then Bill will be a howling success. IlflliiiiilllUilllflllllillliilliillH Eleven Class History Classmates, Ladies and Gentlemen: Four years ago, after the graduation of the class of 1918, the faculty of the Mt. Penn High School was undecided how to fill the vacancy. Finally after considerable deliberation, it was decided to admit twenty-five boys and girls then at school in various eighth grades in Lower Alsace and Exeter townships. This body of pupils later was to form one of the classiest classes that ever was to be graduated from within these walls, and was henceforth known as the class of 1922. Like every other class, we had one enemy, the Sophomores. As a result, many of us were sent to the basement under false pretenses. Here we received rather rough treatment in the form of paddlings, paint and axle grease. But we gradually overcame these obstacles and rapidly assumed the aspect of a well organized class. After we had become used to the rules of the school and more accustomed to the studies, we felt more at home. Soon after our entrance, we were tendered a reception by the Seniors, which we enjoyed very much, because it was our introduction to the social functions of the High School. Every red-blooded American youth is greatly interested in athletics, and our class is no exception. Athletics train the man for any field he wishes to enter. They train the mind by teaching thought, accuracy and self-control. And the benefits derived by the physical body from the outdoor and indoor life are invaluable. Therefore, the boys were very anxious to obtain a place on any of the athletic teams, but were unable because of their lack of weight and experience. The first class election for officers held soon after the beginning of the school year resulted as follows: President, Sheldon Tice ; Secretary, Margaret Kerr ; Treasurer, Margaret Ellis. In our second year, the nineteen members of the class who had returned, gave a Halloween party to the entire High School. The whole auditorium was decorated in a very spooky manner. Many games, which were well suited to the occasion, were played, and it was voted a success by the entire student body. All the members of the class now realized their superiority as sophomores and began to avenge themselves for the treatment received when they were freshies. When the freshies were admitted they were very well cared for most of the time, but some were unfortunate enough to go from the straight and narrow path of right and thus fell into the avenging grip of a group of sophomores, and as a result were often found at noon near a washbowl trying by means of soap and water to erase the stains of burnt cork and axle grease. This year Newkirk, Eshelman and Huyett were able to gain positions as regulars on the reserve and substitutes on the varsity basketball teams. This was the beginning of the famous trio who later helped form a championship team. Baseball also claimed Newkirk, Eshelman, Huyett, Machette and Ebright. and we began to feel proud that we could render our services in athletics. The officers for our sophomore year were: President, Elmer Huyett; Secretary, Esther Adams; Treasurer, Margaret Kerr. Illlllllllllllillllllllil Twelve iiniihiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiN Class History—Continued The third year only fourteen of the nineteen returned to continue their studies. All the members of the class now realized that their school days were nearly ended, and that their chances to learn were slowly passing by. With this serious thought in mind and the future staring at them in the foreground enshrouded in darkness, they put forth a great amount of effort to gain all the knowledge possible. Although the class had their minds mostly on their studies, they still had a small amount of time for social activities. A reception was given to the “freshies.” All the interior of the spacious auditorium was decorated with the class colors, “Brown and Gold.” The shadings over the lights were trimmed very tastefully with brown-eyed susies. Nearly all the pupils attended this reception, and because of the splendid entertaining power of the committee, everyone enjoyed himself. Basketball was also to a small degree in the minds of both boys and girls, though not enough to sidetrack them from the road to success. It was decided to form a girls’ basketball team, and because most of our girls were athletically inclined, they responded most valiantly to the call. They went into each game with the same amount of spirit and pep as they went to many a hard problem in one of their studies. If they did not come out every time, they had the satisfaction of knowing that they gave their best. While the first attempt was enough of a success in itself it led up to greater successes in the years to follow. All the games up to. this time had to be played on the outdoor court, but the school directors now saw that athletics combined with school studies developed better thinking power on the part of the pupils, and decided to have a basketball cage built in our school auditorium. This was a big boost for athletics, especially basketball. The time for the election of class officers was drawing nigh, and the interest in the outcome very keen. The result of the election was as follows: President, Franklin Kbright; Secretary, Margaret Ellis; Treasurer. Ethel Noll. The fourth year one more pupil was missing from our ranks, leaving thirteen, who ever afterwards will be known as the “Lucky Thirteen.” Thirteen is many people’s unlucky number, but throughout our entire year it was the opposite for us. As all the pupils of the school had a sweet tooth, it was decided to purchase from the last year’s graduating class a glass case for the purpose of selling candy to all the pupils of the school, only out of school hours. A plan for a trip to Washington by the senior class was abandoned, and it was decided to publish a year book entitled, “The Brown and Gold,” the first of its kind to be published in the history of the school or county. The staff elected were: Editor-in-chief, Elmer Huyett; Associate Editors, Alice Ibach and Franklin Ebright; Business Manager, Paul Eshelman; Assistant Business Manager, Esther Adams. It was decided by the class to dedicate the book to our principal, Mr. Yeich. The commencement program was prepared, having J. Elmer Huyett as the valedictorian and Margaret Ellis as salutatorian. The class chose as its flower the “Yellow Daisy,” and for its motto “Sunrise, Not Sunset.” As all plans for class day and commencement have been reviewed, our minds may turn to the social activities and athletics in our last year. As was customary, we gave a party to the Freshmen class. The decorations and games were all very odd. After Thirl cen fiiiiniiiniwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM Class History—Continued spending a night of fun, all went home feeling that all the others, no matter in which class, were very good companions, and could look forward to many years of close fellowship with one another. Athletics for boys and girls at this time were ripe for development. The basketball season was one never to be forgotten by anyone in the class or by the school. All the boys in the class, with the exception of one, were members of the basketball teams, either varsity or reserve. Three of the girls of the class were on the varsity girls’ team. The boys’ basketball team, under the able captaincy of Elmer Huyett, and with the aid of Paul Eshelman, the husky guard, and Russel Newkirk, the lanky center, defeated almost every team which they met. As a result of their clean playing and aggressiveness, they were able to enter a championship tournament with other high grade teams. After playing three games, they emerged victorious, and received a large silver loving cup, the first of its kind ever to be received by the school. Newkirk, who was high scorer for the season, was also for the tournament. In the last game he secured six field goals against one of the best centers of the county, and held his opponent scoreless. Huyett, by his all around playing and consistent scoring, was a big factor in the winning of the many games. Eshelman. the husky guard, by not allowing his opponent to score many times and occasionally slipping one in himself, was largely responsible for the team’s splendid showing. The girls’ basketball team, under the captaincy of Esther Adams, a very well trained player, and with the willing help of Vida Kutz and Alice lbach, were champions of the county for the first time in the history of the school. Thus, you can see that wherever the standard of the “Brown and Gold” was planted, success was sure to follow. Our history as a class is about to end ; but our history as individuals is just beginning. The class of ’22 does not expect to attain sudden greatness, but by slowly and steadily “keeping at it” we hope to solve the different problems of the day and finally receive the richly deserved reward. Mr. Morrow—“What applications are made of the heating currents of electricity?” Dick Thiry—“Gas stoves.” Ethan Doty—“What is good for a fellow about to flunk in physics.” Paul Eshelman—“Ketchup.” Mr. Morrow—“Now I will repeat what I was going to say.” Mr. Morrow—“Define vacuum.” Ethan Doty—“I don’t know what it is but I have it in my head.” Mr. Yeich—“Now class, I want to hear quietness.” Mr. Yeich—“Smoky, empty your mouth and put your feet in.” Miss Happel—“Miss Noll I told you that twice once before.” Anna Levan-—“Don’t you hate to hear some one say ‘which.’ ” Henry Bro vn—(Absenlty) “Which.” ■illllllilllllllllll Fourteen WIWIIilitilli'B BJI1111111 llllilJI H 1 . Prophecy PAUL ESHELMAN Here we see Lizzie working in the electrical laboratory of the Bliss F.lectrical School in Washington. You are working very hard, not even taking an interest in athletics or any kind of sports, but you are well paid in the end. Now 1 see you put ting up large batteries in a power house along a railroad. You are very careful as you have more than yourself to care for. Now you are coining tip the street and turn into the yard of a small cottage along the hillside. Large lawns surround it with much shrubbery. There are many flowers around the large porch. There is one very pretty flower close by the steps. Its petals are of a ven- beautiful color. They are of a yellow. yet not a yellow; they are of a red, yet not a red; they are of a brown, yet not a brown. The wind is blowing and all the flowers are moving, but this one in particular keeps jumping up and down. Ah. this flower is leaving its place. She sits on a kiddie-kar and starts down over the lawn. She stops, jumps from her kar and leaps into the arms of a rather robust young man. It is Lizzie. Just then the mother appears in the doorway, greeting her husband, happily, and all enter the cottage. ETHEL NOLL Oh. why does the crystal show the ocean? Now I see a vessel—the rail is already lowered and you are ready to board. You are bidding your friends goodby. But what is your destination? You are just loaded with packages and boxes. Now I see you seated on the deck busily reading. Ah, you seem glad to be ending your long journey, as you see land in the distance. It must have been a long journey, as everything has changed. There are no large cities and the people are almost black. The air seems very warm, for you are removing your cape. Now there are large crowds of hungry natives gathered around you, and with curious expressions overlooking their new teacher. Now the crystal is blank. Why what is this? We are back to America. Oh yes, this is the Rajah Theatre. The people are entering in crowds. There are large posters everywhere. To be sure, the crystal gives us a close view. Ah, this is Miss Ethel Noll, Reading’s greatest missionary to Armenia —will speak at the Rajah Theatre at 8 o’clock. March 3, I!t2f , for the benefit of the Near-East Society. RUSSEL NEWKIRK Wait, what is this strange, black shadow in the crystal. Never have I seen a thing so awful and ominous. But now it is clearing—gradually it takes on shape—two shapes, in fact—the shape which A. Conan Doyle would call a perfect soul—and heel. Slowly it lowers and behind it appears a face—wonderful sight—it reminds us of those old days of Charlie Chaplin, but no, it is a new star in the bright galaxy of the screen. The audience screams as you take the Irish kitchen girl into your arms. The sight is wonderful, as the two have a strong foundation. The Irish girl’s feet are only about two sizes smaller than those of the “handsome Russ” in his 12s. This life is monotonous, for you, by the movements of your lips, show that you want to tell the audience something funny. You now leave the screen and take part in vaudeville. I now see a large room with shelves upon shelves of large books, a library table covered with small pamphlets. “Handsome Russ” appears, takes a large book from the shelf, places a monocle to his eyes and prepares his acts from Hot Stuff, Hot Dog, Whiz Bang, Snappy Stories, Judge, Life. Police Uncontrol, Weary Killer. Parisian, Jimmie Jim, James, etc. imiiiiiiii MlllHililllllllllllllllllllillllillllM fifteen Prophecy—Continued VIDA KUTZ Gaze constantly into the crystal. I will start the crystal moving to your future, a year from now. You are entering a large-hospital in Philadelphia. You are very happy. You are receiving your uniform and position in training. Ah. the smile is leaving your face, you are disappointed. The work is hard and miserable and you are going home. But, oh, I see why. I will now change it to five years later. I see a small cottage along the hillside. Large lawns surround it with much shrubbery. There are many flowers around the large porch. There is one very pretty flower close by the steps. Its petals are of a very beautiful color. They are of a yellow, yet not a yellow ; they are of a red, yet not a red ; they are of a brown, yet not a brown. The wind is blowing and still the flowers are moving, but this one in particular keeps jumping up and down. Ah, this flower is leaving its place. She sits on a kiddie-kar and starts down over the lawn. She stops, jumps from her kar and leaps into the arms of a rather robust young man. Just then you appear in the doorway, greet your husband. happily, and all enter the cottage. MASON BRIGHT The crystal is now completely covered with a big. wide-open smile. Just one look tells me it is Mason Bright. You are smiling as you see the cashier of the bank count ing piles and piles of money as you are ready to deposit your weekly savings of 50c to buy a war stamp. You seem to enjoy being around people with money. You leave your money and return to your ice cream parlor and pool room. There are signs everywhere. On some there are such statements as: “Today is bargain da}-—Gain strength, play pool—I like to see people-spend money—Do it here.” Oh, all this has changed now. I see you seated on the spacious porch of a large mountain summer resort, enjoying all the comforts of home. You are proprietor of this resort in the White Mountains. Here you are living a rich bachelor’s life. LILY M ACH LTTE How could such a big, horrible spotted animal get into the crystal? Sure enough, it is a leopard. How strange. Why, we must be in the tropics. He is turning around and around—now he lies down. Ah! he opens his mouth and shows his large pearly teeth. Now I see a small delicate hand slowly stroking the large head. Oh, yes, here is where you appear. But how queer—you have a jeweled dress and a large feather headdress on. Your apartment is furnished very elaborately and somewhat to the oriental fashion. You turn with graceful gestures. Ah ! this must be the famous new metropolitan dancer. Now we are taken to a New York cabaret. The dancing ceases and the lights are turned out. One large red spot is turned on the center of the floor. There you come, lightly tiptoeing across the floor— your garments sparkle in the light. Now I see you in quite a different form. You are out in a beautiful garden with a large wolf hound. Here you greet a rather elderly man—not your father—but still very affectionately you walk towards a large white house. Ah ! the moral of that story is —you would rather be an old man’s darling than a young man’s slave. ELMER HUYETT Why this is a gymnasium. Surely it is a basketball floor. A door on the side opens and the teams appear. Ah! this would remind one of those old days back in Mt. Penn. There you are still playing forward, but on a professional team. The game is started and you roll one goal after another through the? net. The blue and white uni- VIKIIllllllllllMIlllllllliWIIIHIiniliNllillllKllllllllllililllllllllillWlIM Sixteen MWBWMiWMWWCTiM'liillMWMWIWiTIllilWBIIilfliBli M l MW mi Prophecy—Continued form with the large S shows us this is State College. You become very popular as the little wonder, both in athletics and as a student. Now you are leaving college with the highest of honors. Now you are in the principal’s office of a large high school. Yes, you are the head of a large first-class high school, still keeping up athletics, and having winning teams everywhere. Ah! you are through for the day; you get into a large new automobile and drive to a neat little cottage where your wife and four children greet you. FRANKLIN EBRIGHT What a dust! No it is not dust hut grass flying up into the air and falling again. Ah ! I see you are cutting grass on a large lawn. Strange that that story should he so short, hut sure enough the crystal is blank. Oh now 1 see you sitting in a room twisting your hair and biting your finger nails. You are studying hard. Now you are given a typewriter and you quickly run your fingers over the keys. Why, surely, this is a Wharton School. Now I see a large grocery store, the window is elaborately decorated with spaghetti. This is only one of the large chain of Ebright grocery stores. But this is not enough. You are on the clear road to millionaire town. Now 1 see a large flock of i hickens—white as snow and hundreds and hundreds of them. Now we are taken to your home on a hillside overlooking the farm. Dinner is served and you are seated at a large table all alone. Ah ! you must he living up to your former life—a bachelor be-ing your aim. JAMES MACHETTE What is the matter with this crystal again ? Wait! It is clearing a bit now. Ah-h-h-h—I know. I am now seeing Jimmie Machett, he is gliding to and fro. No wonder I could not see him distinctly. Well, well, if he isn't taking the part of a clown in a circus. There he is, the same old Jimmie Machett. Horrors! I see a crowd collecting; ’tis sad to say, but our famous acrobat has been hurt; yes, he has met with an accident. The scene has changed. Jimmie has entirely recovered. I now see him in an immense laboratory; he is working and working. He looks as though he was trying to invent something. My, what a dark and gloomy face he is making! Oh! his face is now brightening up again like the sky after a thunder shower. I see Jimmie as a very successful inventor. He is now the successor to Edison. Not only do I see him successful in the line of inventing but has tried to make good in another line. He is now sitting in the living room of a large mansion, his wife by his side. I see them both entertaining their seven darlings. ARWILDA RUPP With your steady look upon the ball. I see you writing a letter. You are choosing your words carefully. You think a minute, then write a word; think a minute, then write again. I see why—the letter is addressed to the Jeflferspn Hospital of Philadelphia. Now the scene changes. Ah, large marble halls come in sight. I see you dashing from room to room, anxious to get to the side of one particular bed. “She stoops to conquer.” You arrange the pillow, straighten the counterpane and leave the room with a smile. With your careful attention the handsome young doctor is gaining health and is now walking out in the gardens of the hospital—of course, accompanied by his nurse. Love runs smooth, go we will change that. I see a large stone hospital. For some reason I have been taken into the office. A tall, well-built doctor appears in the doorway, passes over to his desk, picks up a letter and runs through the long hall. He stopped before the door of the head nurse. Now he enters, and there you are at your desk. nr. mm:: 'iiiii ■ 11: in ii iiiii-mi 11 iiim i n un i ■ 11 mu i is is mm hi :'111 i l-uim i , mwi Seventeen nip................................................................................................................... :r .n! .1;:: iiii:i,ii; -ihiiiM.. '■ M ........................................ Prophecy— ESTHER ADAMS Well, how queer, the crystal does not act. Oh, there it is, but what? Is this a parade? Oh no. I see a sign on the side; it is the Bel-font State College ’bus line. All stop in front of the large college. Everybody enters the wide hall. To be sure, you are there, looking from right to left for “Honie.” Why, 1 have looked wrong; it is “Homer.’’ Now you are in the domestic science room cook • ing. never looking at cheese, for, remember, you have “never to eat cheese again.’’ You have now finished a successful course and using your household arts you have bought and furnished the small English home in Jacksonwald which you had decided to turn into an old maid’s hall, but what is home without a Homer. And now the Adams old maid cottage is turned into the Weider home. MARGARET ELLIS See, you are leaving Mt. Penn High School, never to return. A sad look of despair creeps over your beautiful countenance as you look back upon the faces of schoolmates and friends, and of the latter, most especially upon the face of the handsome, dashing young Sir Galahad, of the junior class dear to you. But, nevertheless, you are prepar ing to go to college. You are seated on the floor of your room packing your clothes, arranging your blouses and nicely folding the !).!)8s. The time has come for your departure, and you are having a party—why, that has stopped; how strange; my crystal has never stopped without my consent. But, oh, this must be some college campus. Large lawns, trees and wide gravel paths. The scene changes to a class-room. Oh. there you are, at your desk, with a large French class before you. French !s your line. You are a French teacher in a Continued large college. Oh, that has also stopped. Strange that the crystal should act that way. Ah; I have said French is your line. The crystal shows a sign, “French Cleaning and Dyeing.” The interior of the French shop is shown, and you appear in bright array. You have taken upon you the idea that you have “lived to dye,” and you are going to “dye to live.” PROPHECY OF PROPHET S. ALICE IBACH I had a strange dream one evening concerning one of my classmates. She was a tall, husky young lady, with brown hair and sparkling brown eyes. She was formerly a school teacher, teaching a small country school at Stony Creek. Then I saw her in a spotless white garment as a dental nurse, assisting a prominent dentist in New York city. One day a young man entered the dentist’s office with a terrible toothache. The tooth was perfect, and the dentist thought it was a shame to pull it, so he told the nurse to fix it up. She put some soothing medicine on his tooth which seemed to relieve the pain almost immediately. While she was fixing his tooth, he thought her face was familiar, so he asked her who she was and where she lived before she came here. She answered by saying, I lived at Cherry Dale, and my name is Alice Ibach. “Well. I declare,” was his reply. “I am Sheldon Tice. Remember the good times we had together playing tennis?” They sat down and talked about old times which brought back fond memories of the past. They talked awhile, and then they left. He was a detective in New York. He called occasionally, and both of them being homesick, they decided to move nearer home. They built a bungalow big enough for two, near Antie-tam. Eighteen iiiiiiiHfiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii HiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiaiii THE CLASS OF TWENTY-TWO Tune—“Le Marseillaise. I We, sons and daughters of the Brown and Gold, We rise into the ranks of men. We have come to the end of the lane, We are entering the great highway, The great highway of life. We are prepared for the great struggle With wisdom and strength and right, Dressed in the panoply of God, ()ur help in the past and the future. Forward ! our cry so true ; Forward ! to die or do; March on; March on to glory and fame For the class of '-'2. II The past is but a place of deepest gloom. Pierced by a single noble gleam. At first it was but a feeble spark, Gradually stronger and stronger it grew, Until it now is a fierce glowing flame; It is the light of a class, strong.and noble, Able to fight ’gainst greatest odds, To contend in the battles of the future, As it made the past give up its victory. The class so strong and true ; metal of golden hue : We’ve come to the place where we must leave The class of ’22. III Oh! Now may we, the sons of truth and right. Go forth from this dear school of ours, May the future hold out its greenest palms, May our crowns be of brightest gold, The gold of our class colors true. May the Brown, the color of armies, Be the seal of a courageous fight, And so may the colors. Brown and Gold, Be a sign for our strength and our right; Forward ! our cry so true ; Forward ! to die or do ; March on; March on to glory and fame For the class of ’22. IIl!lll!§llf!ll!Iilllll!ilifllHI«lillfl!llllll!l!IM Nineteen iiiiaiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Class Poem We must leave, it’s time for parting, Our triumphant day draws nigh; But with glory we’ll march onward, And we’ll praise you, Mt. Penn High. The good days we’ve spent together, In our joy and happy youth; We shall cherish while we follow Paths of honor and of truth. We have fought and we have conquered, Struggles e’er remain untold; For a future great we’re seeking, Spirited by Brown and Gold. Friends and comrades, we are leaving Comrades, true, in days of yore; But friendship firm will be renewed, When we meet on yonder shore. Adieu to Alma Mater now, The dear school we’ve loved so well; For as the class of twenty-two, We must bid our last “Farewell.” ' [i.lL'il I I ! I . I, , • OUR OPPORTUNITY SALUTATORY, BY MARGARET H. ELLIS. Fathers, Mothers and Friends: It is vvitli a feeling of deep regret yet with a greater feeling of exultation that I cordially welcome you in behalf of the class of 11122 to our Commencement Exercises. This evening is a milestone in our lives and marks a turning point. Whether it is for the better or not depends on each one of us. Tonight we assume the responsibility of our own actions. We leave behind us the past with its little trials and triumphs, and the place we hold dearest of all. our school and second home. Tomorrow we shall be men and women; tomorrow we shall cease to hear the voices of those who have guided us; tomorrow we shall stand alone. In one of Shakespeare’s plays we find the statement: “There’s a tide in the affairs of men that, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.” This tide we all know is that force which we call Opportunity.” First of all, just what do we mean by opportunity? The dictionary defines it as the fit or convenient time. No better or simpler phrase could be stated. If we mention this we wonder if the fit or convenient time for ourselves has arrived. Now that our school days are practically over, the biggest opportunity that presents itself is the chance to develop ourselves as Good Citizens. This can be done in three ways, which can be grouped as the duty of developing ourselves first, for ourselves. second, for others, and finally for God. In developing ourselves for ourselves we bring out the intellectual or cultural, the physical and the normal sides. Books mean a great deal and play a big part in the intellectual phase. In this our school life has been prominent. Here are grouped together a number of people with different desires and notions but all possessing certain common interests. Here are probably represented different nationalities going through the process of being molded into Americans by common instruction and association. This real idea of democracy that we are trying to realize in our national and local communities. In school we find the necessity for industry and work, for a division of task and for united action. Here it is that more or less responsibility depends on us. And so we see that since school life is a big factor our habits formed here must be those that will work good by being perpetuated in the life of the large community outside of school. The physical phase is one not to be questioned. VVe all can very easily believe that a man of healthy body and mind is always the man desired. His work is beneficial: he cares for community affairs and looks after them as he does his own health. A cheery, sunny disposition always aids and strengthens, and as Browning says, “he is a man who can make life death and that vast forever one grand sweet song.” The moral side has to do, I might say, with each one of us alone. There are times in the lives of all of us when the right and wrong clash and often bring unexpected results. During our schooldays we have often met with such things. VVe know that a man’s beliefs has much to do with his conduct. His religious life has to do not only with God but his attitude toward his fellow-men. And this brings us up to the point when our development as a good citizen shall develop us for others or what I might speak of us as the best thing to live for namely, for others. “To love our neighbors as ourselves,” is the big thing to practice. To take up a phase in life which shall lead us to working for the betterment of the conditions and advancement of others is one which can bring only Mil Twenty-one !IIIIii9lillllllKIIIHIIillKlllMllllllllllllil the very best results. Each one of us that leaves school tonight, each one who takes as his or her motto “Living to Serve,” are the ones already assured of a successful life. It is the big thing that our teachers have been doing day after day. What we have done is the result of constant stimulation by our teachers. When we faltered they came to our assistance, and with a helping hand urged us on, but from now on their duties cease. They have fulfilled their obligations, and we have henceforth to depend on our own energies. If we have no faith in our abilities and no ambition to unseal them, we are practically useless in this busy world of today. No one can make the future for us. ’Tis true that circumstances govern our actions and mark our time of march, but as soldiers of fortune, as the class which shall be ready to go with the tide Shakespeare assures us shall come, we must be ready to face difficulties and press onward. As when our opportunity comes, when we feel we have developed as a good citizen, not only of our community, city or state but nation as well, may we feel that our schooldays have been worth while, that we have become men and women, true to an honest purpose in life, and by perseverance and singleness of aim win for ourselves a place which can be nothing less than a source of joy to our parents, our teachers and our beloved classmates. iiii'niHniiiitHiiniiniainiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiifliBiiMiMiniiHia SUNRISE, NOT SUNSET VALEDICTORY, BY J. ELMER HUYETT. The world is a series of graduations. In the beginning, we are told, man was little more than the savage animal, living in caves and hollow trees, wearing little clothing, and that but the rudely-tanned skins of beasts, with weapons and utensils—a beast among beasts. Gradually man developed. Some savage discovered that he could chip flakes from a flint stone by striking it with other stones, so as to give it a sharp edge and a convenient shape for the hand to grasp. This invention lifted man into the first stone age. Different tools of stone were manufactured, and among them were flint knives, spearheads. daggers, scrapers and drills. Hut man was still a hunter, with tamed wolves for dogs and reindeer to draw his sleds. The next great step in the advancement of man was from the stone age to the age of metals, about seven thousand years ago. Man made copper implements at first, but consequently found that by mixing tin with the copper, he could equip himself with better implements. The mixture of copper and tin produces bronze, and this age was known as the bronze age. Soon after the age of metals began, man came to use some kind of writing. This invention brings us to the “‘historic'’ period. The earlier “prehistoric” man, with many other gifts, had bequeathed to his successors, and to us, four supreme contributions. First, the use of fire made it possible to advance beyond raw food, and finally beyond stone tools. Second, most of the domestic animals familiar to us in our barnyards were tamed by prehistoric man in the Old World. Third, wheat, barley, rice, and nearly all our other important food grains and garden vegetables were selected from the myriads of wild plants and cultivated and developed Fourth, the invention of writing multiplied lifiliiniliilililiBkllilllWIIIB Twenty-two the value of language. Writing is an “artificial memory,” and it also makes it possible for us to speak to those who are far away, and even to those not yet born. Man now advanced into the “historic” period, where more attention was given to the development of the intellectual powers. Science originated in the deep recesses of the Nile. After an inundation, it was often to survey the land, and this led to the skill of the early Egyptians in geometry. Religion merely consisted in ancestor worship. Kingdoms were formed and more and more land was discovered and settled. Books were published and an alphabet of twenty-two letters was formed. The great awakening of man came with the birth of Christ. By Ilis teachings and the teachings of His followers, people believed. and at the beginning of the fifth century Christianity was accepted as the state leligion of the great Roman empire. The world now underwent a series of disorders and wars, which ended in the undermining of feudalism and a great revival of learning. This great revival is now known as the Renaissance, and included the Reformation of the church. The telescope, the compass, gunpowder, and the art of printing was discovered, raising man to a higher plane than he had ever risen before. The next great achievement was the discovery of America, a great unknown region. Man advanced more rapidly. The steamboat and the locomotive were invented. Then came the great inventions of electricity, wireless telegraphy and the aeroplane. We are now living in the electrical age, the surface of which, science tells us, has merely been scratched. Our advance depends upon us, the men and women of today and the men and women of tomorrow. In the same manner the day is a series of graduations. The night is a preparation of man for the coming day. His success of the day depends upon the amount of preparation he has secured the night before. Dawn is a signal for him to begin his work. He works steadily upward during the day until the noon hour, when he replenishes and rests himself for the toil of the afternoon. He works steadily in the afternoon till eve marks the completion of his labor. Our lives are but as a day that is to be passed. You have neither seen nor heard of any achievements on our part. We have thus far spent ourselves in preparation for the day that is yet to come. We have studied to advance ourselves as the world has advanced in order that we may keep in the ranks of human progress and do our share towards promoting it. But the darkness of preparation is now over and the dawn is before us. The sun is a rising sun, a sun whose rays will shine just as far as we by our deeds justify them. We attempt no great predictions of what we shall attain, but we go forward into life, armed with the weapons of right and education. Our instructors have given us the benefit of their knowledge and experience, and most important, our parents, relatives and friends, by their interest and pride in our welfare, have spurred us on to do the best we could. We are truly thankful to our in structors and friends for the great help they have given us, and shall try to prove by our lives which we are about to unfold, that their seeds shall have fallen upon good ground. Smoky Huyett—“Did you ever shave with Ivory soap?” Mason Bright—-“No, I use a razor.” Esther Adams—“John Lutz, the undertaker of St. Lawrence, got a new hearse, and the people arc just dying to ride in it.” IMIlIllAlfIBIIlliflIlllllM Twenty-three Class 1923 KATHRYN BORN MARGARET BUSH ETHAN ALLEN DOTY, :5D ABBIE I BACH KATHRYN LIGHT SARA LUTZ MYRTLE POTTEIGER MARTHA QUINTER PEARL RAPP MIRIAM SCHAEFFER MARY STICHLER RICHARD TillRY WILBER WEAVER lllllilWNIIlilfllMllliiM Twenty-four History of Class of ’23 Away back in the dark ages, in September, 1919, the year which proved fatal to the Mt. Penn High School, the residents of the borough, terror-stricken by a sight never before witnessed, gazed with wide-opened eyes upon a parade of thirty baby coaches, push carts, ash wagons and wheelbarrows, which terminated at the High School. Nine of these came from Mt. Penn, eight from Alsace, and thirteen from Exeter, and all of them entered the High School Nursery, namely the Freshmen Class. This class of infants was initiated into the mysteries of High School at a reception tendered them on September 27 in the school auditorium. The children there became acquainted with their older brothers and sisters caretakers. A month after this, having grown considerably in a short time, the children of the class, together with the seniors and juniors, were entertained at a Hallowe’en party by the Sophomores. It appears as though these infants progressed more rapidly than usual, for they entertained the entire student body of the school at a St. Patrick’s party on March 19. All arrangements for decorations, entertainment and refreshments were in the hands of members of the class, and by the success of the affair they were assured that they were capable of the positions which they had held. One member of the class was on the varsity basketball team. The class officers were: President, Richard Thiry; Secretary, Martha Dunn; Treasurer, Esther Lehman. In September, 192(1, fifteen members of tbe original class returned and one new one was added. The class was the guest of the Junior class at their reception for the Fresh-men. On February 18, the Freshmen, Junior and Senior classes, in the form of a star party. Three members of the class were on the athletic teams. The officers were: President, Wilber Weaver; Secretary, Charlotte Kerr; Treasurer, Kathryn Horn. Thirteen members of the Sophomore class returned and one new member was received. On September 22, the class held a reception for the Freshmen, and also had as guests the Sophomore and Senior classes. The decoration committee, composed of several members of the class, displayed the most elaborate decorations ever witnessed at a school party. The entire one end of the room represented a trellis and arbor covered with pink rambler roses. Pink and white crepe paper streamers were draped between the lights, and hanging baskets filled with roses were suspended from the ceiling. The entertainment was voted the most enjoyable by the entire student body. Five members of the class took part in athletics this year. The following were the officers for the year: President, Richard Thiry; Secretary, Pearl Rapp; Treasurer, Miriam Schaeffer. The hopes of the class are that the last year may be as pleasant and as benefitting as the former years, and that it will not amaze the residents when it leaves school, in the same manner in which it did upon entering. But you can never tell. Wliii I11 l 111 II II I PH r I MM ! ! I I I : M llllllilVlilllRIIIi Twenty-five BillilillllilllllllfillllllllllllillllillilliilllIttilW Class 1924 ELMER ADAMS SARA ALTHOUSE JOHN BARTH EDNA BIN GAM AN ALTON BOWYER FRANCESDONAGHY ROBERT EARLE DOROTHYEGELHOF RAYMOND ERB CAROLINE FEHR RUTH HART VIRGINIA HART KATHERINE KILPATRICK JOHN LEIDICH JAMES LEINBACH ANNA LEVAN EMMA LEVAN JOHN LIGHT MIRIAM LORAH MARY LUDWIG ESTHER RITTER WALTER RUPP DOROTHY SCHALK FRANCES SCHLEGEL NORMAN SCHLEGEL LOYOLASOUDERS ALBERT TICE LLEWELLYN WITMAN jHIIIHItl![i!lii!fl[li!l!lll!l;:! I lffillUlil|!;llllllll!ll!lltllI!ll!||lllfllIii!lllll!|) 1!IUIIt!irill!tl«!!! liytlllllEi;il!ll[l!UinilIIIII!i!illllillll!JI'!llll!ll!lllinill!Ill,llllllll[l!:j|ll!IIIIIIHIIII!ltlltllllllllll]|H fwenty-six mammmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmwm History of Class of ’24 Two years ago 30 young scamps entered this school, coming from all parts of the country ; they were known as freshies then, and they were tliot to be the freshest freshies that ever stepped inside the High School building. They soon realized their fate when several were hazed. This gave them just a little bit of respect for their superiors. A few weeks after school opened, the Junior class tendered a reception of introduction to these brilliant pupils, which was enjoyed very greatly by the latter. They later tried to repay the classes when the bazaar was featured by the Senior class, doing all in their power to make it a success. After a year of High School life the)’ suddenly realized the importance of athletics and several young gentlemen from this illustrious class finally awakened to this fact. The girls also organized a scrub team, which we can look onto later as followers of the ones preceding them. When these students first entered the Freshmen class, they organized with a respective President. Secretary and Treasurer. The class colors selected were blue and steel gray. Hefore the end of the last semester, four of the bunch loafed on the job and dropped out. At the beginning of the second term 2X out of the :{ returned to school. Thus the class of ’24 is starting on its rocky path of fate. Illlllllillllillllllllllll T wetity-seven IllllllillMlllillillittillillllllM Class 1925 HENRY BROWN MELVIN CHALFONT PRESTON COOK HERBERT DAUTRICH GRACE ELLIS GEORGE ENNIS MARY GOLL EVELYN HEESEMAN BESSIE HILL JOHN KLINE WALTER MASON JEANNETTE RITTER WILLIAM SEIDEL DOROTHY SEITZ ERMA STICHLER EARNEST STUMP iiiiiiiiifliiiinMiMiiiiiiM Twcnty-ciglit iiiiiMiiiinniM History of Class of ’25 Is it any wonder as you gaze at the noble group of infant prodigies depicted on the opposite page that you are moved with admiration and awe? This is the class of 11125. But altho we look innocent here, the teachers do not think so. For instance. Miss Happel’s favorite saying to the Freshies is “Leave the room.” In the beginning of the year we had enrolled 21 infants who were members of the cradle roll. Later in February, we received one more member, Ernest Stump, otherwise known as the “Son of a butcher.” But unfortunately six infants were lost from us and so there were only 10 members left on the roll. Among the infants department, there are a few raving ravens who express themselves with a growl that resembles “B r-r-r-r-.” After a few weeks of nursery life, we decided to elect officers, which resulted as follows: Walter Mason, President; Henry Brown, Vice-President; Dorothy Seitz. Secretary ; Grace Ellis, Treasurer. After election of officers, we decided on the infants colors, which are orange and black. After a month’s enrollment we were honored by a party from the Juniors in honor of our entrance into High School. We are very fortunate in having a ladies’ man in our class who never forgets them on St. Valentine’s Day. Hearing that infants are allowed to play basketball, we quickly decided to show what material was in our class. We are very proud to say there is a member in our class who is a substitute on the varsity basketball team this year, and we all hope that he will be a member next year. ■MMfluiHHHmmM iiisiiif i m m i m m m HIHlIIIIUlillllllllW Twenty-nine IIII1II1 ' I 'I '‘M i!''!.- ' I'M' Ik ........ hil;k:.'I:. n- : '.I'-n : ■: Athletics THE CHAMPION TEAAIS Mt. Penn High School has reason to be proud of the basketball teams which have won a name for it. It is the first time in the history of Berks County that two champion teams have come from the same High School in the same year. Throughout the whole year the very best spirit of good sportsmar:- hip prevailed, and this was one of the things which was bound to bring success. There was co-operation — a working together among the athletes, and with the aid of the coach, Mr. Yeich, and assistant coach, Mr. Morrow, two real basketball teams were turned out. which showed all of us what they could do. YVe, the members of the M. P. H. S., extend our heartiest congratulations to them, and hope for their future success. THE TEAMS Boys Girls J. E. Huvett. f.(Capt.)S. A. Ibach, f. j. B. Leinbach, f. A. K. Ibach, f. R. N. Newkirk, g. S. R. Lutz, f. P. R. Eshelman.g S. E. Adams, c.(Capt.) R.C. Thiry, g. V. E. Kutz, g. J. A. Y. Machette, s. K. C. Light, g. J. W. Light, s. M. C. Bush, s. P. R. Cook, s. ■miRIIH'lliii MiMIliaWtWilllBM Thirty lllltllll!llllil� lll!ll«ll«llllll!lllll)i«lll!!llilUflll!llllllfllillll!!l Season’s Gaines The boys and girls varsity basketball teams both opened their season November 4th, 1921. when they played Wernersville at Werncrs-ville. The girls made a real hit defeating their opponents by a score of 11 to 5. The boys’ game, a closely contested one. ended with the score of 25 to 21 in favor of Wernersville. The sensation of the evening was Thiry’s unequalled field goal from the side near the opponent's foul line. ’Twas not to be forgotten. The second game was played Armistice night, November 11, at Robesonia. Here again the boys lost by the close score of 22 to 19. November IS. 1921, brought Hamburg to Mt. Penn. The fellows played a great game and won by the score of 18 to 12. It was the first time in the history of Mt. Penn that they defeated Hamburg. November 21. Wernersville boys and girls played at Mt. Penn. The girls won by the score of 12 to 7, easily defeating their opponents. while the boys were defeated by a score of 22 to 12. November 22 the boys defeated the ’22 February class of Reading High at Mt. Penn by a score of 24 to 20. West Reading was defeated at Mt. Penn November 20. Score 28-14. December 7 brought Shillington, an old rival, to Mt. Penn. It was a great night, as it brought two victories from a team which had always succeeded in defeating Mt. Penn. The girls won by the one sided score of 20 to 5. and the boys by the score of 24 to 23. December 12 Sinking Spring was defeated at Mt. Penn. Score 28 to 27. December Hi the boys easily defeated Kutz-town. Score 28 to 10. The same night the girls had a game scheduled with Stouchsburg, but to the disappointment of all, they failed to appear. December 20 Mt. Penn boys cleaned up Robesonia live in spite of the fact that the team was to have the cleverest passing system in the county. Newkirk suffered a badly sprained ankle in this game, but nevertheless it did not mean a defeat for the team. Mt. Penn boys met old friends December 29 when they played the high school alumni and defeated them by the score of 43 to 9. It surely was funny to see Scarlett and Esh-elman tackling each other—friendly rivals they were. In this game Thiry jumped center with Light as guard. The fellows started the New Year with another victory, defeating Sinking Spring at Mt. Penn by the score of 25 to 12. That was the night Thiry pulled one over on Steffy and shut him out of field goals in spite of his numerous efforts to score. January 5 Mt. Penn played at Hamburg. They lost by the score of 17 to 12. February HI the boys met the Birdsboro five at Birdsboro. This was the night when Leinbach covered himself with glory. His foul tossing was a great thing to see. A field goal scored just a few minutes before the whistle blew for the end of the second half won the game for Birdsboro. The girls kept up the good work and defeated Myerstown in one of the best games of the season at Mt. Penn, February 17. by a score of lfi to 12. February 21. Birdsboro was defeated at Mt. Penn. It was a great game, especially when Jim Leinbach tackled the “lard can.” The score was 40 to 28. March 3. Was a night of two more victories. The girls went to Stouchsburg, defeating them by the one-sided score of 40 to 1 ; the boys to Kutztown, where they won with a 30 to 20 score. The Schuylkill Sem. Reserves were defeated a second time at Mt. Penn by a score of 33 to 13. March 9. Mt. Penn boys and girls played Fleetwood on the home floor. The girls made the highest score of the year, 59 to 2. The boys won easily by the score of 45 to 18. March 10. Closes season. The fellows were defeated at Fleetwood 33 to 39. Eshel-man did not play. This was a handicap. Light substituted and did good work. The girls won by a score of 49 to 2. 'Flic 25th of March ended the girls’ season. They went to Myerstown, where they met defeat. The score was 19 to 3. Throughout the year the girls had nine victories and three defeats. They had easily won the county championship. The boys had 15 victories and 9 defeats. The tournament, however, decided the fate of the boys. III!lll!lllllIllilll!IKHiyiEIII|l!IIIISI!Illiill!!llllllilllll!IlllllllK91lllllllllllKlinillllllill!lill!IIIIHIl:lilillllllRniill!Nlil l,l';ii’:!1, !i ..............................IIIIIIIIII IKi ImI 1IIMM Tliirty-onc j. Elmer Huyett, captain and forward; Richard Thiry, guard; James Leinbach, forward; Janies Machette, substitute; Preston Cook, substitute; John Light, substitute; Paul Eshelman. guard; Russell Newkirk, center; William Morrow, assistant coach; Edwin B. Yeich, coach. fililillllH Thirty-two Bovs’ Basketball Team The Mt. Penn High School basketball team, captained by J. Rimer I luyett. opened their most successful season at Wernersvi'.le on November 4. and ended it against the same team on March 31, the night of the victory which won for them the county championship of Berks, although the 1921-22 season was only the second one of the existence of the team. Throughout the entire year and during the tournament it displayed the best team work, school spirit and sportsmanship possible. Huyett, captain and manager, and smallest man on the team, was a wonder. His passing, as well as shooting, always made the score a high one. Although small, his size was by no means a hindrance, for he always completely outplayed his opponents. Leinbach. forward and foul tosser. did fine work. His foul shooting alone won a name for him and Mt. Penn. He made a higher percentage than all the other foul tossers taken as a whole. He had little trouble getting away from his man, and did some high scoring. Newkirk, center, had very little trouble finding the basket and getting the tap on his opponent. He was the high scorer of the team, and always completely outplayed his opponents. Last, but not least, our two guards, the best that any team ever produced, made a splendid showing. Thirv and Eshelman together worked out one of the strongest guarding systems in the game today. It was absolutely impossible to pass them. They ruined more perfectly good shots and passes than any pair of guards in the county. Because of this, they have easily won the name of being the best pair of guards in the county. The two of them did their share of scoring, and their long shots always brought them praise. Light, Machett and Cook, our substitutes, all did good work. They were readv for the game at any time, and could be depended on in whatever position they were placed. ffHNIHMIllIfMllinillllliilllllll Thirty-three !lllill!llii!ill!f 1 illllllitllliIlllllllli.iililllllliillJllf lliillfll!!!lllll!!!i1111:1Uliilllll'lll IIIIIIIISIIM 'llWllllililllMllliiliilirillllli111!!1IIIIMM1IJIIIIIIIIIIIII!l 11 Esther Adams, center; Catherine Light, guard; Alice I bach, forward; Margaret Bush, substitute; Abbie Ibach, forward; Vida Kutz, guard; Sarah Lutz, forward; Edwin B. Yeich. coach. liiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiM Thirty-four - -■ • -I i: Ilii:l'I,v,,,, .... 1L.I J|l,|,|:-|:i' i:■ iHrMI';-Ir:i.i.r, ,,',|;n...... I'.- Girls’ Basketball Team Tlie iirls’ Varsity Basketball Team closed their season March 23, at Myerstown. Needless to say. the season was a success. The girls surely did play basketball, and their efforts were rewarded by the Championship of Berks County, the thing they had striven for. It meant a great deal in this case as it was the first time in the history of the school that a girl’s team had been turned out, and furthermore this team in the second year of playing had won the greatest honor in the county Esther Adams, Captain, Center, and high scorer for the year, with 48 field goals against 7 for her opponent centers. As captain, she ably directed her team, as well as playing an all around passing game. Abbie Ibach, our young wild fire, flew from one end of the floor to the other in less than no time. Altho not one of the largest players, she was always with the ball and in the game. Sara Lutz, the other pony of the team, though small, played an exceptionally good game, ably managed her opponent, and displayed wonderful passing. During the year she scored 10 field goals. Alice Ibach, Manager and Forward, was instrumental in securing a majority of the victories. She displayed good shooting and also a knowledge of the game and its rules. She always played the game for the team entirely, not working for the individual. Kathryn Light and Vida Kutz, our two husky guards, ruined many perfectly good shots. Usually the ball never went past the center of the floor, for one of them was always ready to send it back faster than it came down. Their work for the season has won them the name of being a wonderful pair of girl guards. Margaret Bush, Substitute, was always ready if needed to enter the game. IfPlM Thirty-five ■ iwwnnr nwwri ii n f biwih mum The Tournament There were eight county teams listed in the tournament which was to decide the basketball championship of Berks. They included Wernersville, West Reading, Robesonia, Hamburg. Shillington, Mohnton, Ontelaunee and Mt. Penn. The games were played on the Armory floor, Reading, with Scott Adams as referee. The first games were played Wednesday. March 2.'!. with Wernersville playing West Reading, Robesonia playing Hamburg, Mohnton opposing Shillington and Ontelaunee against Mt. Penn. The victors were Wernersville, Robesonia, Shillington and Mt. Penn. Thursday, March 24. brought two hard fought games. Wernersville beat Robesonia by a score of 3(5 to 25. The second half showed wonderful passing on both sides, Robesonia showing exceptional foul shooting ability, they making lb out of 11 tries. The sensational game of the series was the Mt. Penn-Shillington game. Shillington took the lead at the beginning and held it during the greater part of the game. They had a Hi to !• lead at the end of the first half and kept this lead until within 4 minutes of the end of the second half. It was a hard fight, but Mt. Penn was bound not to be outdone. During the last 4 minutes of play, the boys began to cut the !� point lead of Shillington. From that time on the fight was a close and hard one. Shilling-ton led by one point until the moment the bell rang, when a foul was called. Jimmy did it and tied the score. The extra five minutes brought a hard fight, the score being tie again. After two minutes rest they went at it again. Klopp, Shillington forward, scored a field goal, hut Leinbaeh again tied with two fouls. Another foul and field goal in the last thirty seconds of play clinched the game for Mt. Penn. Excitement had run high during the last ten minutes of the game. The result had not been expected by the majority of the people, as Shillington had been considered by many people as one sure to enter the finals. The finals for the county championship were played March 30. Mt. Penn High School surely did shine that night with their rooting section. We had the largest representation of the county high schools, and with the aid of three cheer leaders, the place simply rang. It was a wonderful thing to see the flash of Blue and Gold, as the fellows came out on the floor looking their best and confident of victory. Cheer after cheer was given as the men took their places, and at the first sound of the whistle the people went wild. Wernersville High School entered the contest a big favorite, but behold, the Blue and Gold men were all over the floor and they were invincible with the fine work they did that night. “Liz” Eshelman started things when he made two beautiful field goals front the opposite end of the floor in the beginning of the game. The Wernersville men went wild. They saw that even our guards had to be watched, and at the end of the first half Mt. Penn led by the score of 12 to !). The last half Wernersville lost all hope when Newkirk entirely outplayed his man and scored six field goals. The playing was fast, the Blue and Gold men felt victory within their grasp and put all their dash and speed into it. Huyett and Leinbaeh both scored from all angles of the floor; they emerged the victors by a 32 to 21 score. It had been a great victory. It would be hard to describe the feelings of all of us. Words could not do it, and the noise of horns, bells and whistles together with the deafening cheers of the rooters rivaled any Fourth of July celebration. It was a night never to be forgotten. The Coaches Something which meant a great deal toward the. success of the two basketball teams was the assistance and great help which they received from the two coaches, Mr. E. B. Yeich and Mr. W. A. Morrow. It. connection with their other duties, they coached the two teams, helping in whatever way they could and teaching them the meaning of real clean sportsmanship. Much credit is due them for the good work done throughout the season, and we feel sure that they feel their efforts have not been in vain and they have reason to be proud of having been the coaches and advisors of two champion teams. llliillliilHIIlNllllllilflllllll Thirty-six - h'llli:;, h'iriimiIf ’ll ill.!.' Ill . ... Humor ATHLETIC SCRAPS WILL YOU EVER EORGET 1. Our team was the lightest in the county. 2. Picked out of a student body of 28 fel- lows. 3. Thiry’s sensational field goal at Wer- nersville. 4. Liz Eshelman’s two field goals in the final game at the Armory. 5. How Liz scared them at Hamburg. (i. Mr. Yeich leading the cheers at the Armory. 7. Liz Eshelman’s joke the night the boys went to Kutztown. 8. The referee at the West Reading-Mt. Penn game at the Universalist Church. ! . Vida Kutz in the Shillington game. 1(1. Esther’s field goals at Stouchsburg. 11. Smoke playing Umbles at Robcsonia. 12. Jimmy Leinbach and the “lard can” at Mt. Penn. 13. How Thiry fooled Steffy at Mt. Penn. 14. The night Mt. Penn won the cup. Paul Eshelman’s favorite saying: “The Creator gave you two ears and only one mouth, so you could hear twice as much as you say.” Stumpie (the meat boy) Love Song. I never sausage eyes as thine, And if you’ll put your hand in mine And liver round me every day, We’d seek some ham-let far away; We’d meet life’s frown with life’s caress. And cleaver road to happiness. Freshman—(Opening the door upon a faculty meeting) “Oh, I thought someone was in here.” Oh is she went. Oh are she gone, Oh am she leave I all alone; Oh cruel fate, you is unkind, To take she forth and leave I hind. Franklin chews spearmint. Smoky, Virginia twist; Russel shakes a wicked hoof, And Liz a wicked fist. Alice had a piece of gum. It was as white as snow. And everywhere that Alice went That gum was sure to go. It followed her to school one day, Which was against the rule, Miss 11 apple took the gum away And chewed it after school. Margaret Ellis—(Over the telephone) “This is the class of 1!)22 speaking.” Evelyn Heisman—“Erma, you want to keep your eyes open tomorrow.” Erma Stickler—“Why ?” Evelyn Heisman—“So you can see.” Young Gent to Margaret Ellis—“Have you this dance with any one?” Margaret Ellis—“No. no one at all.” Young Gent—“I have” (walking away). Esther Adams—(To her little niece) Now necie, hang on to Aunt Esther's skirt as wc-go through the crowd.” Necie—“I would. Auntie, but I can’t reach it.” Margaret Bush—“What must I do to go to heaven ?” Martha Qmnter—“Die, of course.” KilHBlI lliTOIIIinil T: !llllitl!! l! !|: IllllHIOTIH.'llllliill'il Til1 IPIPr!i|!!l!IMIIf!lf!ll!!!lllllTlTO 111 I ■ III II111ll! I lllf BB 'I I, 'll HI 111lllllll llllllJl'l'flilllllllllllMIPI •' i Thirty-seven II THE HIGH SCHOOL STATISTICS IS Best Athlete . . Paul Eshelman Best Musician .. .George Ennis Wittiest ..James Machett Happiest .Melvin Chalfant Brightest Quietest .Martha Quinter Biggest Bluffer...- Biggest Flirts Katherine Born-lames Machett Biggest Talker .. Margaret Bush Biggest Knocker ... Esther Adams Most Modest Most Serious Most Popular Most Tardy. Russel Newkirk-Mason Bright Most Entertaining Herbert Dautrich Worst Giggler Myrtle Potteiger Worst Screacher Margaret Ellis (when she sings) Stubbornest Prettiest All of Us Man Hater Miriam Schaeffer Biggest Feet . Russel Newkirk Best Sport Herbert Dautrich Teacher’s Pets Mary Ludwig-Bessie Hill Best Dressed Biggest Show-Off Swellest Heads Noisest Biggest Eater Most Bashful Franklin Ebright Ladies’ Man Norman Schlegel Fastest Mushiest Biggest Fusser Biggest Grouch Biggest Scrapper .. .James Machett Most Independent Sleepiest Paul R. Eshelman ........................................................................................ 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