Overbrook High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 252 of the 1928 volume:

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DEININGER, Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editors JOSEPH CITRON SYLVIA SHEVES JEROME LINDAUER JOHN BAMFORD JACK LILIENFELD SYLVIA DAVIS LAURA BICKEL BERNARD SIMONSON GLADYS SEMPLE DAVID HAYLLAR DOROTHY FISHER ISADORE LASKIN MAURICE TOPLIN Business Manager Assistant Business Managers HAZEL ROSENBAUM ISABEL STONE KATHRYN LEIBOWITZ PHILIP MARGOLIS SYLVIA RUBIN DOROTHY WELLS Advisers MARY E MATHEWS, Literary WENDELL SOHOOH, Business S GORDON SMYTH, Art -lEBRUARY' -'1928' -M' ' X 1 X Cllluntents Scbuul Zlctihitizs Glass Qctihities The Jfirst Cllllass Clliummencement Qtbletics Qhhertisements illfbe jfacultp -an ....-----qffml- FN -yggp,UAR,y- H S ..192,g'.,-0 f----- - vv-- H' I ' 5 1 .Ap ,, x, K 'X v A PARKE SCHOCH Principal 1 w 1 N w w w 1 v w 1 v mv: nmma1uw:1+- '-V FACULTY THE u 4 FT H Grennumcv- i1925'-0 1 The Jfacultp PARKE SCHOCH, Principal MARY V. SHEA, Assistant to Principal ARTS AND MECHANIC ARTS Clime, Wm. M., Dept. Head Alker, John B. Baker, J. Norwood Beliield, Percy C. Camero, Blanche Currinder, John W. Earle, Ralph P. Eisenhart, George H. Street, Anderson, Elizabeth J. Baker, Elizabeth Carter, Anne G. Edvar, Mrs. Elsea, Edward B. Fitzgerald, Grace W. Ginsberg, Louis Faunce, Henry R. Filippone, Nicholas S. Schmuclcer, Katherine Smyth, S. Gordon Thomas, George R. Ullrich, J. R. Wunderlich, H. H. COMMERCE James L., Dept. Head Holfman, Alfred M. Hunter, Elizabeth Bell Hunter, Margaret Jones, Conner T. McHenry, Sara M. Schoch, Wendell D. Shoe, M. Helen Lindsay, Mary M .. . ..... . .,-..-. -... .IEBRUARXH ,lgzs-,,,. - ? Ames Margaret E. Andersen Mary J. Coleman Henry F. Evans Florence Fleming Ethel J. Godfrey, Myra O. Fink, Nellie S. Grove, Clara E. Hamilton, William R. ENGLISH Reinhardt, Esther M., Dept. Head Weber, Hyson, Matthew M. James, Margaret B. Koch, Louise Mathews, Mary E. Neumann, Irene F. Resnick, Nathaniel H. Seidman, Julius Spinelli, Beatrice Thomas, Lillian A. Herbert FOREIGN LANGUAGE Burchinal, Mary C., Dept. Head Barry, Mark B. Bricker, Gertrude Burkart, Anna Dubin, Joseph W. Gendell, Anna A. Haigh, Emma M. Hinman, Willis S. Holden, Hallie K. Jackson, William B. Jacobs, lsabel S. Kinney, Anna M. Longaker, Elizabeth P Keith, Hazel A. Neumann, Isabel B. Reese, Thyra C. Shumway, Anna E. Silverman, Frank B. HISTORY Burch, Henry Reed, Dept. Head Bagley, Edith A. Cherry, Mabel D. Goodman, Hannah Graeff, Arthur D. Hoagland, Horace W. Humphries, Louise J. Landsdowne, James D. Stewart, Loveland, Gertrude H. Ott, William H. Phillips, Jesse C. Ruth, H. Morgan Schuyler, M. Eloise Schweinsberg, Wilmer Showers, Ralph W. Mary E. 1. .H Clarke, J. Alexander MEIN GrnnuAnYf 1 MATHEMATICS Smith, Muriel, Dept. Head Barlow Mildred E. Brecht Samuel K. Fraser Remsen Frorer Elizabeth N. Loux, Edith T. McCrone, Agis A. Noar Albert, Guy E. Barten Katherine . Borden H. Clay Brooks Florence A. Eldridge Sophia Gulezian Charles . Hoyt John E. McDonough, Donald L Morin, Edith E. Noll, Irvin O. Reeder, Elsie Rosengarten, Adaline Thilo, Edward W. Venables, Esther M. ' SCIENCE Gertrude, Dept. Head Jamieson, Janet P. Lower Emily H Masland Annetta R Miller R. Beatrice Pike Dorothy E. Scattergood Mary R. Schmidt Wm. G. Smythe Margaret PHYSICAL EDUCATION OBrien Mathew C Dept Head Rees Ethel M Asststant Kistenmacher John C Allen Florence Mortensen DorothyH Hallam Paul C Schrelber Augustus Newcomb Frances H Sellers Frances Weller Warren O , E , . 9 7 ' 7 9 . 9 7 , E , 9 7 9 , . 9 'S ' 7 '7 i . 7 ' 9 7 ' 7 ' H 9 ' 9 ' 9 , . sc ........... ...... ....,..................... ................... .......... . . . , .,... ............. ......... . . . . g fi? HOME ECONOMICS Shoe V. Ethrelda Stapler, Anna P. K. MUs1C ' -FEBRUARY' ,Qil f'1925'.f-f- 1 7 Kazze, Louis Anthony, Audrey Evans, Grace E. SPECIAL AssiCNMENrs Hanche, Maude B., in charge of Study Hall Schmidt, Meta, Librarian Cleland, Helen, Assistant to Librarian CLERICAL STAFF Tobin, Frances Saunders, Bessie Dougherty, Irene Tindall, Anna C. Moses, Dorothy V. Kirchner, Anna STOCK CLERKS Columbus Frank Mulrennan Wm F MATRON Morrison Rose 9 s ' ' 7 ug 1 1 KYFISILX 'VIN ul ' X ' ' 'X 1, a .. ,4- K ' r 4 gg 1 J x www ww 4:2- J 'pl -rr,nn.uAn.Y- L-199.5 .M '--4 ---- - I l -ay' , ,QQ , .r A -. f+ -rnnuuvr- -xoza'-M-J I if -f1'!'i'l li Q ll J- fxluderiis' C' 'O SOGICWOIQ Iran-map Zlhhisurp Qliuumzil HE ADVISORY COUNCIL is the chief governing body of the Stu- dents' Association. The Council was first organized officially in February, 1927. One of the first of the Counci1's achievements was to adopt the School colors, Orange and Black. Clubs are granted charters through this body and all essential business is brought forward and discussed at the regular meetings The powers and dutles of the Council have increased more and mole as the tei ms go on it now controls practi cally every organization and enterprise 1n the School through the J ud1c1al Committee Lunch Room Committee Club Charter Committee Publicity Committee and Welfare Committee One of the important cogs in the gi eat wheel of the Council is the J ud1c1al Committee It 01 iginated when the Council realized that if they had power to make the school laws they had the right to enforce them M1 Schoch enthusiastically gave his consent to a proposition to Give Judicial powers to the students and a body known as the Judicial Committee consisting of the senior councillors was adopted with powers to take char ge of all 1nf1 ingements of rules which come under the Jurisdiction of the Students Association The Council has also sponsored the School s welfare work at Christmas foi the past FACULTY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT ORGANIZATION Mr Hoagland Chairman Miss Brickei Vice Chairman Miss Ames Mr Baker Miss Brooks M1 Brecht Miss Rees Mr Alker 7 . , ' ! 7 9 , . 7 D 7 . 3 ' , , ' 1 . D ' 1 . . . . . ............,..... .. ,.7...,....., . .., ..... .,.. . 1 .. ,. .. ,..........,..,....,.......,...... ' - .... ......... ..... . . . . .. ..................... ... .. . KJ 5 C . COUNCIL THE Zllibe Qllnumil Jack Lilienfeld President Miriam Gaige Vice President Gertrude Carty Secretary Herbert McKain Irene Kline Ruth Gordon Samuel Berns Aaron Shore Dorothy Mischler Frank Hutton Gn5RyAgy. ,11gg,5'..f- 1 1 9 1 7 Muriel Lovette Irving Malerman Miriam Herman Jack Reilly Priscilla McConnell Mildred Russell Utley Crane Cohen Claire Clendaniel Dorothy Dougherty Anthony Della Porta The Ianusz uf Eelegates HE House of Delegates is perhaps the most important arm of the Students' Association in the Overbrook High School. It is com- posed of members from each home-room group, making it a direct representation of the school at large, from the lowiest frosh to the high- est senior To the lot of Overbrooks first graduates has fallen the responsibility for the functioning of the House of Delegates Under rules laid down by the school constitution the president of the Students Association is also chairman of the House The president IS always elected from the succeeding graduating class and his duties are manifold Thus far a senior boy or girl has been elected every term by the delegates to the oiiice of secretary In the amount of energy expended this office 1S second only to the president s The Budget Committee the most important of the House Committees has always had for its chairman a member of the Senior class with a magority of the upper class com pleting it Thus it may be seen that the actual work of the House of Delegates 1S carried on largely by the delegates from the graduating class but to give the lower classman his due this work would not be done were it not for his able representation - 9 1 , . . . . . . 9 . . . , . ' 3 , , , - y 9 , . C ... .. . .. . ............... .......... -. . ... ... . 1. ... K 1 . . Q . .. . W-is .yg5nuAgy- ,.192g'c.f- 1 1 The iBatruI HEN Overbrook High first opened its doors in September, 1926, it became evident that some guiding power in addition to the faculty was imperative. Confusion reigned between periods on the stairsg the lunch-check lines were not lines at all, but large, unruly mobs, and many pupils through ignorance of rules or in a spirit of rebellion went outside during the lunch periods. This was natural in a new school. It is said that the old order changeth, and certainly the old order, or disorder, did change through the efforts and guidance of Overbrook's first patrol. Lunch check lines became a reality, and those who wandered outside during the periods found themselves quickly recalled. The members of this first arm of the law were chosen by Mr. John Alker, a very able member of our faculty. With but few exceptions the patrol was made up of boys and girls of the senior class. At the first meeting of this new official force, officers were elected and insignia dis- cussed. The Home Economics Department was kind enough to make the patrol's badge, an arm band of yellow with two letters O. P. in black super-imposed. Armed with this weapon the officers of the school-law sallied forth. Their effect upon the conduct of the school-at-large was nothing short of magical. Lunch-room conditions improved, courtesy on the stairways became a habit, and in short, the conduct of the entire student body altered. It soon became evident that no longer were guardians of the law required, and accordingly this, the first Patrol of Overbrook High, was abandoned. C -rsnn.uARY- 0 H S w 1928-'Y' '-----'------- 1 Qllum Zlauhe N ORDER to recognize special qualifications for citizenship among its graduates, the Overbrook High School has founded an honor society to be known as CUM LAUDE, whose members will be chosen from suc- cessive 12B classes. To be considered for membership in this club a student must fulfil two requirements: Q13 more than average scholarship 3 and C21 genuine loyalty to the school proved by unusual service in its varied activities out- side the -class room. The following students have the honor of being the first members of CUM LAUDEZ Anderson, Presco Kline Irene Cloux, Alice Lilienfeld Jacob Cohen, Leon Lindauer Jerome Fidler, Harold Polakoff Beatrice Gordon, Ruth Reinhold Lillian Grant, Esther Semple, Gladys Hayllar, David Taylor, Mildred Kaplan, Harry We are sure, of course, of the great pleasure and pride that these members of our class felt at the honor bestowed on them. But perhaps even they did not understand how greatly their classmates appreciated the honor, and how very much the forming of this society has added to the pride that each of us feels in the Class of January 1928 Deininger, Dorothy O'Hara, Marie 3 C THE BEACON STAFF , I Q . 1 . a . .., 9 . v, 9 . . 0 .. , I 0 J I I I 1 X ' H. . I 0 n .. .., i' X , C . . ....... .. .....-..- v..... .-.---.. .--.---4-----'---.---- . - - nt .V ........ . .... ..-1...-.um . ..... r- - . .. QYEBRUARX, 1 1926 'H 1 W As N 9 . fa. .r p V - l . i- ll fe The Zeeman HE Beacon was Overbrooks first active institution A journalism class under the leadership of Miss Andersen of the English depart- ment made it possible to have a news herald appear in October of our first term The class was composed entirely of members of our own first term The class was composed entirely of members of our own class then 11Bs who edited the paper. It was an experiment that proved practical An interested group was getting useful instruction in newspaper work and the school was getting a well organized publication That first staff had to clear the path for future staffs to follow and with the able sponsorship of Miss Andersen the task was well begun Without preliminary training our classmates had to issue the Beacon while they were learning how to issue it In addition they had to keep up with their regular English work The following term as 12A the class continued in its editorial capacity, assisted however by an 11B class organized to learn the mechanics of newspaper writing and to do the technical work in connection with the higher class There IS no doubt that the Beacon was a better paper that term The aspiring Journalists had learned from their former mis- takes There were also financial reasons. The business stai under Mr. Quay and with Reuben Miller as business manager had exceeded all expectations with the result that cuts and features appeared. It was decided that Overbrook s high seniors had too many pressing responsibilities to carry on Beacon work. This confined the journalism classes to the 11B and 12A grades With so fine a beginning made by our class the Beacon was able to improve steadily and in accordance with the demands of the students Our classmates have provided future classes with an incentive to produce a paper satisfactory in every detail. In our 12B term therefore we have not carried on the Beacon work but we point wlth pride to the fact that ours was the first class to serve the school in Journalism for two successive terms. 4 4? of -lj :Mgr 37211 X Ki, Nw - D! , l xx 5 N K A 'IL Z nv X 1 z 3' C6 99 , . 9 . 9 ' .' 1 1 , . 0 Q 9 THE TOWERS STAFF G,EBn,UAR,y.g , 1925 M- as Gibz iIEumer5 T WAS clearly seen at the end of an active year for our clubs and newspaper that a single literary organ could not fulfill our needs. Overbrook had literary talent that lacked a medium for expres- sion and development. The organization of the Midnite Oil Club and the popularity of the Beacons literary supplement at the end of our first term proved that only a magazine could satisfy our writers and our school as a whole. It was evident that the Senior Class should be interested both as leaders as in our other enterprises, and as contributors. Several end of our first year Miss James of the English department was appointed students spoke to Mr. Schoch about the matter with the result that at the to sponsor the organization of an Overbrook magazine and finally, the magazine itself. A committee of English teachers selected the first staff from boys and girls who competed for the honor by writing on topics chosen by the committee. The following term the literary staff with our classmates, Harold Edwards, as Editor-in-Chief, Leona King, as exchange editor, and Leon Cohen, as joke editor, and the business staff headed by Max Kravitz, with Bernard Babis and Lena Buchta, circulation managers, and Walter Thompson, an assistant advertising manager, all of our class, were ready to work together toward a common goal-a praiseworthy magazine From names submitted by both the faculty and the students Mr Hoaglands suggestion The Towers was chosen This name suggests Overbrook and what is more important Overbrook s high aims. On October 26 1927 the first issue of the Toweis appeared. Under a striking cover the literary editorial humor art exchange and sport departments were hailed with enthusiasm by faculty and students I addition to the excellent work of those members of our class who were on the staff we were represented by Dorothy Deininger and Sylvia Sheves The Towers had proved itself worthy of its name It was a true Over brook institution with ideals high The following two issues estab lished it as one without which Overbrook could not be complete The first staff was efficient Future staffs must foster and raise the Toweis standards which those of our class in co operation with other first staff members have striven so faithfully to establish That this responsibility may never be forgotten a plan was devised by which the staff will be self perpetuating Vacancies each term will be filled by con tributors elected to office by the existing staff This of course is a most important reason for those who enjoy writing to contribute We the Class of February 1928 have supported the Towevs because it is representative of Overbrook spirit We know that other classes will continue to support it because the future will find it even more essential to every student and to our Alma Mater . . , . 7 3 ! ' . . , 9 9 1 7 7 7 I , 7 7 Y . . . n 1 . . , . , - . . . . N. . ,, . . A 1 . . , . . .. . . , - 9 f - Y L - I - ' 7 Y ' - 7 Y 1 ,,,,, ,. ,,,, , ,.,,,, ,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,,.,,..,.,...,,...,. . ... ..... . .. ... .---- - --H - -H - --- -----------N ----f----H - 'FEBRUARY' -'1928'-1-'Q beniur-ita HE Senior-itu, held the proud position of newsbearer to the first and useful publication it proved to be. With the paper, every member of the class was reached and told in clear concise form what had been done what was to be done, and what was expected of him. And when the articles had been read, they would still be there in black and White for future reference, in case the details slipped the reader's mind class graduated from Overbrook High School. A most necessary Other high schools in Philadelphia have carried out the idea, and We hope that each successive graduating class in Overbrook will spread the seed that the first class planted. The paper proved itself to be an asset to the organization of the class as a Whole. The idea in mind when the first Senior-ita, was run off in the 12A term, was to have an official organ that would reach everyone in the class and would act as the carrier of important ideas and instructions from the Cabinet to the Seniors. The Senior Class Cabinet represented the entire class, but what could they do Without its support? Nothing! There- fore the benefits this newspaper could be can be readily seen With that thought in mind, one Friday, long ago, the oflicers of the class, for it was they who published the paper, met and began its organiza- tion. Suggestions for the name began to fiow rapidly, and the brilliant idea of calling it the Senior-:Zta met with instant approval from the stu- dents. Thus the Senior-ita was born. A polished paper, by a staff thoroughly versed in the technicalities The members of the Cabinet Worked enthusiastically, and the first issue found its place in the Hall of Fame. Senior Class history had been estab- lished. The paper itself, usually consisted of two mimeographed sheets, on which were recorded the doings of the officers at their meetings, topics of interest to the class pertaining to school activities and all other activities in which the Seniors took an active part. Besides these, there were features of cracker-jack jokes and personals. We all agree that the Senior-im, with its artistic drawings at the top its readable print fsometimesj and its clever fahlj personals, has done a great service to the class and will stay in our memories forever l'1l it is true, was not turned out at first. Nor at last! But it did the Worki N fflll-UAH! 1925 1 mmatrfsf f Q Qlbrlstmas Qtarul ICKENS famous Chrtstmas Cavol was presented by the Dramatic Club on December 23 1926 Since this performance was the first given by our newly formed club every students curiosity was aroused and as a result the auditorium was filled to overflowing Presco Anderson the pre eminent actor of the Senior Class gave a fine characterization of the sour old man Scrooge who finally vowed to honor Christmas forever The cast of which four were Seniors was coached diligently by Dr Evans who afterwards said that It was the finest play she ever produced Students and teachers alike feel that this lnexperienced cast established a precedent that will be diliicult to surpass Q11 at bra T last the big night arrived and the operetta that we talked about for Weeks was really beginning We were shown to our seats by members of the football team who acted as ushers We were Just in time for the curtain was rising After the opening chorus Little Buttercup sang advertising hei wares to the sailors Mary Oman took th1S part and she acted so pensive sang so sweetly and smiled at the audience and crew so wistfully, that we knew she had no trouble selling her ribbons and laces. She was not supposed to be on the ship how- ever, and was hurried away as the captain came on deck. Bill Foote was captain of the Pinafore. He sang his opening song in a clear, deep voice and acted the jolly, witty sea captain with real talent. At the conclusion of the song, the captain and crew left and Patience came on deck fr? -!'BBILUARY' 0Kmi 1928.A I -I. 11 fr 1 All of the passengers' cabins were locked so that she might have a Walk with Grosvenor, her poet lover, without being disturbed. Aaron Shore played the part of Grosvenor, and sang his love song to Patience in a tender, pleading voice. Patience answered him in that clear, soprano Voice characteristic of Sophia Silver. This scene was interrupted by the entrance of the Fairy Chorus.. The girls danced in an unbroken line of grace. Their close harmony, together with the Fairy Queen's gorgeous costumes, made this scene one of the most beautiful in the play. It was in the scene following that we got our first glimpse of Ralph, J osephine's sailor lover. He came out and sang a love song about Josephine to the crew. Bob Daisey sang this song in his clear, rich tenor voice. At the conclusion of this song, Sir Joseph Porter appeared with his score of relatives. This famous scene was interpreted by the students of Over- brook just as Gilbert and Sullivan must have meant it to be. Paul Wagenknight, as Sir Joseph, sang and acted with just the right dignity to beiit the Admiral of the Queen's navy. In the next scene the police force appeared and the sergeant sang a song of courage to his men. He was answered by Molly Packer, in the role of Mabel. Sam Berns in his white wig and black gown made a striking figure. He represented an old man with modern ideas, and striving hard to regain his lost youth. Sam played this part exceptionally well. In the next scene Phyllis in a shepherd's costume and Strephon in full dress sang N one Shall Part Us. At last the deck was cleared except for the policemen dozing at their posts. The pirates came softly along the deck and the curtain fell. The first act was over. The curtain rose on the second act and Irving Malerman sang his pirate song This scene was very striking for the Pirate King in his dashing pirate suit was standing rn the foreground and the entire company was in the background The plot developed speedily The pirates were in possession of the ship and the Mikado was asked to help solve the problem confronting the ship The Mikado wore a gorgeous Japanese costume He brought with him three little Japanese maids who danced and sang for us rn a most enchanting manner In the end it was the Fairy Queen who solved the per plex1n0' problem by turning all of the pirates into poets Best of all the poor sad pirate bov Frederick played by Donald Corson was able to marry Mabel The curtain went down The play was over We went home with a new appreciation of Gilbert and Sullivan 9 - Q 1 . . . . . 1 s ' . 1 , . . . a . . v 1 . o 1 - a 7 I' W I U 7 a ' Y . . 4 . . . 1 - t ....... ..... . ...........-... . ......... ...... ................................. ....,....... . . . . ja ...........,......,.,........................... .............................. ...........,....... . . z lil V 1 Cliaptain Zlpplejank HE mention of Captain Applejackf' the alias of that respectable aristocrat, Ambrose Applejohn, means to the students of Over- brook High School not merely an interesting play, but the initial public performance of the O. H. S. Dramatic Club. And so, on Thursday evening, May 20, and Friday evening, May 21, the well-drilled cast of Captain Applejack presented their play before a large audience in the auditorium of our school. Mention of the fine acting on the pa1't of the major characters is cer- tainly due them. Presco Anderson gave an excellent characterization of the respectable hero, Ambrose Applejohn, and the audience duly appre- ciated his unusual ability in portraying the dual personality of the aristocrat. Marion Stover, in the role of his love-sick Ward, Poppy Faire, and Frances Dorfman, as Anna Valeska, provided the unique love story. Their acting was truly realistic. Then We had the co-crooks, Anna Valeska, Frank Colker as the invincible Ivan Borolsky, Sara Silon played the part of the fearless Mrs. Pengard, and her husband, the mysterious Horace Pengard was enacted by William Bernstein. Each of these ruthless gonspirators displayed superb acting. The cast, as a Whole, portrayed this unusual play remarkably Well, and I am sure that this performance will linger long in the minds of those who were present. E 'FEBRUARY' , -f 1928' -ff' n v The audience was admirably entertained between acts by th O. H. S. Orchestra and by some budding Carusos of the pirate band. My praise of the characters has been lavishg however, it must not be confined to them aloneg for a large share of the laurels was deserved by a number of our faculty, Dr. Evans, Miss Spinelli, and Miss Jacobs, the coaches and Miss Evans and Mr. Kazze, of the music department. established a precedent that the casts of the future will find extremely difficult to surpass Nevertheless, to the future actors of the O. H. S. Dramatic Club, we seniors extend our heartiest wishes for greater success. Financially and artistically the play was a success. The cast has illibz library NE of the many attractions that presented itself to us upon our arrival in the Overbrook High School was the beautiful library, situated on the second floor. We did not realize how much this mere room and its contents would do for us later. However, it did not take us long' to become acquainted with it, and now upon reaching our senior year, we can look back and see how much the library has done for us. It helped us in our school life, first of all, as an educational factor, for the new method of teaching needs much more outside reading than ever before. In many branches of study there are assignments given for read- ings from prominent writers on those subjects, hence the library helps us tremendously in our work. How well we all know the invaluable help it gave us in our book reports and other English work. Then too there 1S much material in the library for pleasant reading The thirty maga zines subscribed to month by month provide interesting material for most of the students Those especially interested in library work volunteered their services during study periods In this way it helped them to appre ciate even more the work of libraries and the reading of books Miss Schmidt who has done so much for our library and who IS always ready to give help ln our work must be remembered above all She and Miss Cleland the assistant are endeavormg to have our library as fully equipped with material as it can posslbly be Let us keep this in our minds and remember the librarian and her assistant are always willing to be of whatever service they can to the students of Overbrook Hlgh School Our library should be appreciated and used by us all as a place for knowledge pleasure and service 7 . N . W . . . . , N N . . 9 r 9 9 - , . ,. . , 5 , . ....... ,....... . . .... . ., ..,, ..,,,,, , ., , ,, U Svc' - -----f- -------------i--- - mtl. V ideals and standards of Overbrook. QPEBRUAR.Y' - '192B' -A 1 Qllluhs ESIDES the regular work in Overbrook, there are many extra-cur- ricular activities, better known as clubs. There are about twenty in all that are chartered, and therefore acknowledged as Overbrook High School clubs Each has a definite purpose and is working for the The Kit Kross Club was organized under the sponsorship of Miss Stapler The purpose of this club is to teach modern methods of caring for the sick, and to further social service work. Much has already been accomplished The members have visited the College Settlement are expecting to entertain in children's hospitals, to visit settlement houses to help in Christmas work, and to give plays for Worthy purposes during this time. They also intend to do much work around school. Practical Arts Club was organized last term the purpose being to study domestic science and to assist in making costumes for all plays given in the school This purpose has already been fulfilled to a great ex- tent, and very efiiciently. Har.-Fc-a Arfs mul' . . . El-gsm A club of an entlrely different sort IS the S. P. Q ll' - R. Club, the initials standing for Senatus Populusque Romanus. The object of this Latin club is to promote interest in classical subjects. Dr. Hadzits and Dr McDaniel, of the University of Pennsylvania, have done much to help this club, and it is expected that Dr. Bates and Dr. Crosby, also of the University of ff Pennsylvania, will further its interests. All that is G uv' year of Latin. The Science Club was organized in the fall of O 5 3 1926 under the sponsorship of Miss Smythe. Its aim H Q, is to promote interest in science and to further the 'O Q knowledge of science by teaching that which is not x taught in the regular class room work. The club visits places of scientific interest and at school demon- strates many experiments in the line of chemistry botany and physical science, with the kind assistance of the Science department. Prizes are offered to those excelling in certain lines of scientific activities In the fall of 1926 the Midnite Oil Club was organ- ized under the sponsorship of Miss God- have the ability to write poetry or prose are spurred on to attain higher stand- frey. This is the only literary club in ards of writing with the aid of good Q: Overbrook High School. Students who ,C required to join this club is the completion of one . ' 'x G N O Ax ll? fli-lx .y5BRUARy- ,T1g25'.,..A 1 constructive criticism from members and sponsor. The club studies the eminent writers of the modern age. Its members contribute articles to the school magazine and paper, thus giving experience to the would-be writers. The Art Club was organized under the sponsor- gp ship of Mr. Smythe. Through is, by means of post- ' w XsWf4 ers, we become acquainted with the various clubs and their Work. We also learn of coming athletic 5 QILYTA W or scholastic events. The Art Club advertises any social event to take place, as plays given in the ,t X, N1 rsxiltii' school, through colorful posters. Under the guidance of Dr. Evans and Miss Spinelli, the Dramatic Club came into existence in the fall of 1926. It is the largest club and one of the most interesting in the school. Its aim is to further the study of the drama and offer the stu- dents a chance to take part in worthwhile plays. They 1 have produced A Christmas Carol , Captain Ap- - plejack and The Spirit of Christmas . Many of 1 the characters of these plays have come from the 12B class. C 1 I - Q. -kg Q. xxxvl s KL' Die Deutsche Gesellschaft , or the German Club, was organized under the sponsorship of Miss Kinney for the purpose of promot- . p ing interest in the German language and pro- . ' f ' viding practice in the use of colloquial Ger- f-'. - ,. 5. ,.. fs- -' JJ '-1 . man. The motto of this club, Dem Mutigen .... p.. -,- T 1 1.2f.jyf :.'3'- hilft Gott , means, God helps the cour- ' ' , 'Q ' gif ageous . This club wishes the first graduat- - W ing class success. A The Dictation Club was organized in 1 -lgfgzt March, 1927, under the sponsorship of Mrs. 2:1 -... 1-if - N ' Shoe. The aim of the Dictation Club is to M enable the members to develop speed and ac- MUTISEAI 'A curacy. Much has already been accom- plished, for many of the members have gained more than a rudimentary knowledge of stenography. It has enabled them to meet class requirements and, besides, to help those who are not doing so Well in their Work. Since its organization in March, 1927, with Mrs. Shoe as sponsor, it has been an important part of our school life. I N I i 'vT'3'l7 th a .,' l x ' r 1 ' 0 Q, ,' T ,f x ' ,ea ART CLUB v 3 W 'W EW- Pix! br MIDNITE Ou. , A 44- X , r,-nhl Ahx . A. 45 . 1 4 1 mmumm ' ' il As jf 411 f FORUM 2 .1 um U u nu un. X X. . .H lm mmm . H. U x X CHESS CLUB DRAMATIC CLUB I v 11: ,J GERMAN CLUB i 6 4 , .X , 1.,,,,. . N .WH m I Hal fl PRACTICAL ARTS CLUB SCIENCE CLUB Miss Haigh and Mr. Silverman sponsored the organizing of El Circulo Espanol in the fall of 1926, to foster interest in Spanish songs, games, literature and history. All the meetings are con- ducted entirely in Spanish. In November, 1926, under the sponsorship of Mr. Graeff, the Overbrook Forum took its place among our activities. Its purpose is to conduct fYBllLUAR,Y' 1928' N' ' I inter-class debates and to compete with other schools for debating honors. Last term the members com- peted in several inter-school debates and Won third place in the Inter-scholastic Debating League. This term the members are also conducting inter-class debates. For the purpose of studying Esperanto, the Esperanto Club was organized in the fall of 1926, under the sponsorship of Mr. Dubin. Esperanto is the international auxiliary language which is in- tended to serve as a communication between nations in diplomacy in commerce in literature and science and in radio broadcasting. The members find it very The Philatelic Club has a large membership of enjoyable. A small but highly intellectual club was organized under the sponsorship of Mr. Weber. The Chess Club is coached by Mr. Fraser. They have a team that has entered into competition with other schools Next term it will enter the Public High School Chess League N -w ,H-du ix TELIC QSC' enthusiastic students The ob1ect of this club has been to establish a foreign interest among the mem bers They have had the pleasure of hearing a few very interesting speakers on the sub1ect of stamp collecting Their time IS spent 1n trading collecting and exchanging stamps A stamp auction IS held once a month Much credit must be given to the sponsor of the club Mr Hamilton for the devoted interest and time he has given to this club , AQ . . . . , all - 'NT' li . . . . A I4 LJ A 0 - ' N . - 1 3 . - Q . .r5BnUARy. ,.1925'.w 1 The Craft Club was organized in the fall of 1927, under the sponsor- ship of Miss Camero. The purpose of this club is to supplement the work of art classes. Much has been accomplished, batick scarfs, enamel Work, toys, purses and handkerchiefs. More is hoped to be accomplished in the years to come, and soon this club will be recognized as one of the foremost of Overbrook's organizations. Under the sponsorship of Miss Schuyler, in the spring term of 1927, the Overbrook Travel Club was or- ganized. Its object is to get ac- quainted With other countries, their customs, and their peoples. The sponsor and other teachers give illus- trated talks with the aid of lantern slides. The Clio Club was organized in the latter part of the fall of 1926. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Show- ers the club has learned much about Philadelphia history. Many trips have been taken to points of interest in Philadelphia, and attractive pro- grams are always presented at its meetings in school. .4 Q The French Club was organized in the fall of 1926, with Miss Burkhart as sponsor. It gives French plays, French Teas and writes articles for P 4 the Towers. The members also have edited a French A D paper. Their play was given in assembly and at L'E5ALo F ws the Modern Language Festival at William Penn High School. Our class has a special interest in all these clubs, because there are very few of them that did not have some of our number as members if not as founders. All clubs have been organized under the auspices of the Student Association that we have helped to form. So, whether We have been members or not, we cherish their memory as part of Overbrook High School. 5 -li FRENCH CLUB c 5. H, . xi X f' CLUB ON TATI IC .E E 2 E Q 51 5? i D TRAVEL CLUB A! n IQ ,qs QI' L 5- , E , Er 1 CLUB ISH SPAN YU , , - .,..- ....,....w.v.. ,.... -.. 1 ,I-5 1 1 1 , '1 1: 1- , H-,M ,-,,., 5, 15-X.. -,.,,,,,,,,,, . -3?-1r,rx1:j1...:rQ:11:1,112:11:111.111,L.1.1112151rtxzzmxxlxmlxutlxxxg1-137114111111111111111111 kf3gL51gL1ARy . 1 7V '--Af' . 19.31-Q . j xixmmmumlmnnmmllmmnmzuluillumuumm:111 1.:1111:1x.:z1zx11:::11:1!BML' f fwM1-wwf-M-f 1 2 1 1, 1 E1 nil! 1 is' Q 1 1. A 1 F 1' A ,EN 11 , , 1 1 11 ,i 1 1 '1 1 1 I 1 ,11 1 , , L 5 X 1 1 1 i1 1, 31 1 1 all 1'1' 3 1 11 V 11 11 E11 11 11 1 1-. 'f 1 f 1 V1 if E11 , ' 1 1 1 1 m I Q . in ,Q1 SE 2 1571 1, ,nr- J? M E? .1 B lx 1 1 1 1 I U1 1 31 11 ' 41 E31 1 , 1 1 211 1 1 15 L E1 1 '1 1 3 ,l , N ,V 1 1 1 13' 1 11, 1 1 i 1 I 1 1 E ' 1 ,. il fi 11 E? 1 ' 1 ' I Ei: 1 :: l, fi 13 1 1: 1: , 1 11 1 ,,,,, t Y -frm i V i tn, V -hi 'fggfl---1'--' '1 1111:'ZirmrznumuuxlLu1uurmrmmu111mmmm!.111:Z: :t T.f11 :r'1mr1:1:i1 1 xr zrmmmnmmmmm1:1111 1 'ro CLUB ESPE u 'rum umm X I .M K f al , Cuo CLUB -rr.alwAnY' V-1926v-f' I INTER-SCHOLASTIC DEBATING TEAM nv-. f--9 f. . ' A - lrqex s K ,XE X ' ff., Q3 if I mwmv- f 1926-f' 1 0.0 A ' 0.1 S31 'ff ' f 5 K ' X f AIIEHIL S sy' ' ZILIEAWELD The QBrciJestra TIRRING strains from a famous overture strike a visitor's ear as he passes the Auditorium. Since when does the Philadelphia Orchestra practice here ? he gasps. This episode may or may not have occurred, but with all joking aside, the student body of Overbrook should be proud of that fine musical accomplishment which is embodied in our orchestra. Under the very capable leadership of Mr. Louis Kazze, the orchestra appeared soon after the school opened in September, 1926. Fifty boys and girls make harmony during each Assembly period, and then produce a snappy march for the exodus after assembly. From the orchestra came the boys of the band This field music came to every football game and helped cheer the team They made a peppy and uniform appearance and were well drilled We feel sure when we say that the departing class has appreclated the efforts of the orchestra We express the feeling of the entire school The seniors Who could see every movement of the orchestra and every gyration of Mr Kazzes baton enjoyed both listening and looking while the weekly program was given The last theatrical offerlng of Over brook the Operetta was made posslble by the orchestra s ability Over brook has every reason to be proud of the Music Department s prodigies the orchestra , . , . 9 7 . , . . . . . ' 9 . , . . 9 9 ' ' 4 . , . . 9 C ..-4.......... v... .. . ,.. .... ..'........-V.. .. .. . f.. .. . . .. ,sp ... ... . .. ... V - . , .. ..... .mH.:3w:.-mln-3 3 Q L, v, , 7 V I- HESTRA RC QQ 0 V ,-. ,pl ,cl al-5,1 1 . ii vi 'XE iw 'lil wif. iii K, ni 7, EI In '. Q 5 5 if i bw 211 'Q ,J M T 114 N W .visits y , Fu .ll 1 1 ix GLEE CLUB ANDOLIN CLUB BANJO-M PATROL mi gg if g , kg ............ ........ .............. .... . ... ...... . ..... .y5MwARy. U v-192g.-A W 1 N N N an P Z I X 44? X Z zgfffz Q ' 1 X N 1 'Z 5 If I 3 I: IS IE I: if . -i a- 'Q I. IQ I: l I! I . I 5 E I E 5 2 2 E E ' - '-2 f X 1 lx, lu' 1-fz,.1 x fl if V THE CLASS WARREN O. WEILER -f53n,UAR,Y- V-1925'.Af' '-' '-- -- --- 1 Gln the Members nf the Jfirst Glass Greetings : HEN one looks forward four years to graduation from high school, the time seems long and the goal far removed, but when one looks back upon them, they seem all too short. During your short stay at Overbrook, as the jirst graduating class, you have well taken advantage of the splendid opportunity to make im- portant school history. As pioneers you have paved the way and made your imprint by setting standards and ideals for future classes and above all by helping to create a true Overbrook spirit. And now in whatever your next step may you attack the problems of the future with the same spirit and zeal. May the joy of success and accomplishment be yours and at the parting of the ways let me wish you Bon Voyage XVARREN O WEILER Sponsor J . 3 J 1 - - rr s as SENIQR CABINET 7 7 ! , . 9 . ! QYEBRUAR-Y . S 771926 J XJ Qlilass Cllahmet HE Cabinet of our class succeeded in leading us through the intrica- cies of school life and the maze of problems which graduation is bound to bring. Under the able guidance of Lillian Reinhold Presi- dent' Presco Anderson Vice-President' Virginia Street Secretary Irving Leshner Treasurer' and the other five members of the Cabinet Ruth Gor- don Jerome M Lindauer Esther Grant Hazel Rosenbaum and Harry Kaplan the first class came through with flying colors. To praise these individuals who worked so hard for our benefit would be useless for everyone in the class knows the deep debt of gratitude we owed and be- stowed upon them. A glimpse of the inside workings of the Cabinet and a brief review of what they accomplished would prove most interesting to all and show the work they performed so well. One of the most important of class matters that of rings was settled by a combination committee from the three organized classes The Senior-ita, was carried on by the Cabinet and successfully con- cluded its short but happy existence at graduation The class party held June 22 1927 was another one of the many ideas conceived by the officers to give pleasure and enjoyment to the students. There is no need to describe the result of the party. There was wonderful music for dancing delicious refreshments and every- thing!! Then we all eagerly rushed for the fashionable new headgear when the Cabinet sponsored the sale of special Orange and Black dinks for the express use of the highest class of the school They were truly marks of distinction In May the plans had begun to take shape and the way the trip was man- aged was certainly excellent The trip itself can only be described as one of the happlest memories of our high school life The problems of the Senior Prom and Class Luncheon were successfully carried out and the election of Red and Gray as class colors and Mr. Parrot as mascot showed great wisdom. When it came to taking the individual photos for the Record Book the Cabinet came forth with another unprecedented plan by having the plctures taken in the 12A term Our photographs bear witness to the excellency of this idea Finally in the selection of the class gift to the school the officers again showed their wise choice It is indeed a fitting memorial to the first class to graduate To enumerate all the other mechanics of the work would take hours but we all know how our classs path led toward fame Those leaders worked like heroes for the good of the class striving ever forward and the class gave its support with a will The Cabinet came through victor with the wonderful class spirit as the concrete foundation for its work . 9 ! 3 7 ,, U 9 The Cabinet steadily fought for and encouraged the Washington trip. C si W Q' EDITORIAL STAFF oF R1-:comm w fnWT1Q5k fx ,HH. , ,-fpwug A --H' - IIF 1' I V HH IHIlllllllllIllIHllllll1llllIllIllllllllllllllllllllllll Lfflyuly NQQY V 'N ' 'y 'A . l1j A W HV IVYUHVHIH UNH! HIUV H IV 4 ' N L , X ii? 435' if H Q Ni! in i W ?W 1 4? 'LEE Vi fx fix .W 4 3 I X: H A M 'U M 3 V Ti U A -w J 'EX N F' W 'H JE! V, ,, , . V VE ii X 7 N n i , ps M If .Iwi Iii ,f W!! ag V U w ,sy My - vv1vmvnmuImIllIIIummnnllmnumnlmlmum u v uv vx mu mv 'nz'r-:v:K-Wxgyllxv-v1v,1r E Y ECORD R OF STAFF NESS SI BU THE BEACON STAFF IN OUR 12A TERM EN Bing Qiummittez LILLIAN REINHOLD, Chairman MARY HENRY RUTH KIRK ROBERT ANSEL FRED WAGNER .f55n,UAp,y- 7 ..'1925',.A 1 Snbunl Svupplies Qiummittze JEROME M. LINDAUER, Chairman MARIE O'HARA MURIEL LOVETTE MORTON BLOOM DOROTHY HOLE ALLEN COOPER Rink Glummittee HARRY KAPLAN, Chairman CHARLES ENGELBACH THEODORE PUBLICKAR beniur 19mm Qinmmittee RUTH GORDON, Chairman ALICE CLOUX SAMUEL MYERS FRED WAGNER BENJAMIN PERRY ROBERT ANSEL Only these committees were selected up to the time the RECORD BOOK went to press. fc' - 1 -rsnnuArv.Y'.lH' -1926v-A - --'-- 'N W- I ' 'xX'X fl ff f ' ... Nyp' ,j ,f - X if 'ESF 7 . WW l r M' r , Z Q01 ,iii xx Q. t I bf Z ' f , xv ,w x 'X cf , ,- Q2 I -4 f 1 X , ff! I X 1 'x ' my Av r:, ff ff ' wi ii v s-gg: - g , Y , X 0 sf.. xr.-qw Q .rf - .H 'X+'l1f'7. -E .r k .T X Q f f f f v all , ix fx X , Q ,. MF, f f ' f -. ' 1 , X Ulun run lu H. AN you, graduate of February, 1928, recall the days which you spent in the first year and a half of high school work? Then, we were in either Senior or Junior High School and were widely scat- tered throughout the entire city, and some of us were leaders and the rest of us were loyal followers in these schools holding high their traditions and ideals. Then, like the call of a clarion, the news spread that a new high school the Overbrook High School by name in the fall of 1926 was to receive three thousand pupils And more than that it was to be a co-educational school the first of this type in this city. The girls of W. P. H S. were indeed glad to learn of the fact that Mr. Schoch was to continue to be their principal. Thus in the midst of great anticipation the doors of the O H. S opened to receive the pupils. The teachers as well as pupils were new not only to the school but in many cases to each other since they had come from practically every high school in the crty At that time this raduating class was in its 11B grade the top grade of the school therefore much of the responsibility of student government lay 1n our hands And as a consequence most of the higher oflices of the school were held by members of our class We had again taken up the reins of leaders or the yokes of followers The eyes of the lower classes were upon us Our position was rndeed a driiicult one Mr Schoch however came to our ard by telling us that two things were fundamental to the making of a good school the subordination of every personal or group interest to the ener 'rl welfare of the school and team work ln every school activity whether educational social or athletic In the meantime the school weekly newspaper The Beacon was rn our hands 9 1 1 . r s . . . , . . . 1 a 1 y . I . ' . . . . . 0' . . . za v y 7 ' . . I . . . - 1 a I , V . . g' 'c 9 1 . Y y . . Y - s 9 ! C A H ,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, , , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , ,,.,,, , ,,,,,, , , ,.,, 4, ,.,, 1,4 .. . .... . ..... .. ........... ....... ..............,......, .... ..... V . . . . 2 . Y 7 9 ' . . , . . . 7 ' . Y 9 ! . U . . . - v ! I 7 . . . . . - 9 ' , ' 7 U . 91 . . . . 9 . . I. Q H . . . 1 v v . . . ,, ! - a 7 0 I . . . . . . 9 1 . ' 7 5 . . . . - A' 1. . . . . l I a v , . . f KN ,.. .... ... H. ..-mTm......... ........... -. .. .. .. ....... .fEBp,UAR,Y'f A 1925 ,vw ...mu- Evidence that we appreciated our responsibility was given when our 11B class, after holding several meetings, elected the following officers President, Cameron Rowg Vice President Gladys Sempleg Secretary was chosen as the class sponsor. With the exception of the collection of class dues there was not much class work in that term By this time many clubs had formed in order that the social side of our class life should be strengthened. Thirteen clubs of those that were organized received charters from the Students Association These clubs had drama science language and art as subject matter. Many of their ofhces were filled by members of our class. The first Christmas spent at this school was indeed a valuable one At this time our class instituted a plan whereby funds for malnutrition cases should be obtained Moleover in keeping with the spirit of the season on December 23 1926 a special program was given in our audi- torium This program consisted of scripture reading carol singing and the presentation of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol. This play was glven by our Dramatic Club with a member of our class in the leading role The play was successful and added another item to the long list of our pleasant and proud memoiies of Overbrook. In time take time while time doth last for time Is no time when time IS past. Although some pupils had failed to realize the value of time and its golden opportunity most of the 11Bs of 1926 became dignified 12A's in our second term at Overbrook Having learned the value of time we were now given the problem of learning the real value of money. This was to be accomplished by the establishment of a banking system in which the student could deposit any amount of money however large- or small Very soon many of the 12A s were owners of bank accounts of varying sizes The road to success IS generally reached by means of carefully out- lined plans Every course we have studied was definitely planned with an aim in mind Therefore following this noble example our class called a meeting to make plans for a successful climax to our high school work We elected the following students as our class ofiicers P1 estdent LILLIAN REINHOLD. Vice P1 eszdent PRESCO K ANDERSON. Sem etcmy VIRGINIA STREET. Treasure? IRVING LESHNER The Cabinet consisted of Esther Grant Ruth Gordon Hazel Rosen- baum Harry Kaplan and Jerome Lindauer. Mr Weiler was still our class sponsor 1 Dorothy' Rosecrans' and Treasurer Irvin Leshner Mr. Warren O. Weiler . 9 ! ! 9 ! , . . . . : u ' ' ! 9 1 H 5 C ..... ... ..... .. ........... . .. . .. Mk . .... . ... . ............. - -rsnnuARY- V-1928' M' ' ' 1 The class colors and mascot were voted upon by every member of the class Red and gray were the colors chosen, and a parrot was selected as the class mascot Also it Was voted that in our 12B term we would have a prom instead of a play and dance. One of the first questions to be acted upon by the officers of the class was the appointment of the staff for the Record Book. Dorothy Dein- inger was chosen Editor-in-Chief and was supported by Joe Citron, Sylvia Sheves John Bamford Jerome Lindauer, Jack Lilienfeld, Sylvia Davis, Laura Blckel Bernard Simonson, Gladys Semple, David Hayllar, Dorothy Fisher and Isadore Laskin as members of the staff. Dorothy took charge and the work was soon well started. Mr. Schoch appointed Miss Mathews to assist the staff as adviser. A competent business staff was also chosen, consisting of Maurice C. Toplin as Business Manager, aided by Hazel Rosenbaum, Philip Margolis, Isobel Stone, Katherine Leibowitz, Sylvia Rubin, and Dorothy Wells, with Mr. Wendell Schoch as advisor. Thus the Record Book became one of the important activities of the senior class Vacation days having passed, this class again took up its studies at Overbrook High. It would be a period of only five months until we would be the first graduating class of the O. H. S. Thus with renewed vigor, we faithfully set ourselves to serious study. At the very first class meeting of the term we elected Gladys Semple as prophet, Dorothy Fisher as poet, and Presco Anderson as historian Then followed the long-hoped-for announcement that our class had received permission from the Board of Education and Mr. Schoch to take the trip to Washington. Thus we spent the days of October 20, 21 and 22 About this time the school's first interscholastic athletic combat was played in the form of a football game with the Montgomery School. Our team, in its entire schedule, did surprisingly well, displaying a fine spirit of sportsmanship Our Senior Class gave the team excellent support. Then on January 7 the class held its Prom at Mercantile Hall. This affair was followed by the class luncheon Both social events were well attended and enJoyed by all And now the chronicle of our four years in high school one year and a half at Overbrook High School closes The thought that I should like to leave with you IS this Who tolls as every man should toil For fair reward erect and free These are the men The best of men These are the men we mean to be PRESCO ANDERSON Class Historian ! viewing the capital city of our great and glorious country. Ni? fn-33l1UAR,y- .l'192g' -w u-v------ 1 0 YOU remember the age-old theory about life called reincarna- tion ? If you do, you will recall that its followers believe that every debt a man makes must be paid, and every mistake atoned for g that everything begun must be completed, and every ambition realized Since man cannot accomplish all these requirements in one life, he must return to this earth, time and time again, throughout the ages, to pay his debts, atone for his mistakes, and realize his ambitions. Thus, the progress of the world is accounted for, and incidentally, the problem of what hap- pens to us after death is solved. Accepting this theory to be correct, let us see what will happen to the Class of February, '28, in its next reincarnation. As we swing back the portals of that world, as we peer into the dim recesses of the future,-the changes that we shall see will amaze us. As we look into the world of science, we see the corporation of Fred- erick Wagner and David Hayllar, engineers, engaged in constructing the Atlantic Bridge, which is to stretch from New York, U. S. A., to London England, and the firm made up of Joseph Silberman, Samuel Miller, and Joseph Golob, three of the world's leading engineers, planning to erect an elevated train running from Philadelphia, Pa., to San Francisco, Cal. Pauline Nemez and Samuel Meyers, famous chemists, are announcing has the power to attract the gold in its depths to it. Philip Margolis and Jack Fingerheut have discovered that the electron is a very complex body and easily divisible by electricity. Isadore Laskin and Harry Kaplan, world's leading surgeons, have made it possible to restore life, but not the soul, to dead bodies that could live for many years afterwards if administered the medicine concocted by their invention of an electro-magnet which when suspended over the sea, N ff? . .fEBR,UARy.i0 S ,.1g2g.,.f- 1 . William Walker and William Toll, sold at the drug stores of Morris Fair, Alexander Sandberg Eugene Silberstein, exclusively. We hear that Harry Orth and John Bamford, world-famous horticul- turists have discovered a huge green plant able to move about much like We are not surprised to hear that William Ochner and John Prickett have compounded a tablet to be eaten in place of an ordinary meal, and containing sufficient food elements to sustain life, and that Hyman Glass- man and his business partner, Evelyn Burse, are becoming rich from the manufacturing of these tablets through Margaret Birkhead's advertising of the product an animal, although, because of its green coloring, it could not be called one. We hear, too, that Solomon Lavin, famous dentist, has found a method of growing a third set of teeth, helping at least three out of every five. With this rapid advancement in the world of science, discoveries, and inventions, the world could not help but advance politically, too. Growing out of the struggle even now beginning between the mental side of man and the physical,-in this new world, there are two leading political forces known as the Party of Brains and the Party of Brawn. We should prob- ably see Jack Lilienfeld and Ruth Gordon as leaders of the Brains party, and Bob Ansel and Irene Kline as leaders of the Brawn party. Since the formation of these two parties, world peace has been estab- lished. The natural leader of this campaign was Lillian Reinhold, staunch preserver of the peace, even in our old class at Overbrook High. Reuben Miller did the campaigning, and helped to make the undertaking suc- cessful. At this time we hear of the forward steps world athletics have taken under the leadership of Teoka Sutter, president of the World Athletic Society and Mildred Taylor the fastest runner in the world vice-presi- dent On the teams made up of the finest athletes to be found we see Benjamin Gross in football with Jack Nallbotsky as coach Mark Childs ln baseball Ruth Kirk in hockey Mabel Wester and Llda Sloan in basket ball and Laura Bickel champion swimmer of the world In the world of art music and literature we easlly find the most famous names by consulting the World s News finest newspaper published edited by Dorothy Deininger with Maurice Toplin assisting and Jerome Lindauer head of the advertising department In lt we read of how the Select Artists namely Alice Cloux Margaret Shearer and Mildred Jenkins organlsts Ethel Conway Charles Chronister and Virginia Street opera singers M1Ch6l1Ha Meriano pianist David Wilcox and Benjamin Perry at the banjo all graduates of the Catherine Coff studio of music were making a world tour and overwhelming the great cities with their accomplishments 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 . . . . . 1 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 1 1 . , . 1 1 . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . ' 1 u - 77 ' ' 1 1 1 1 . . . . . . . 1 1 1 1 1 . . . . . . . 0 . . . . 1 1 1 1 1 1 . . . . . . . 1 . ........... .... .. .............,..... ...............-......,. .....,--,..... .........,...,.,n................ 210 Vl...........,......,...,........1............................ ........................,............. . 9 L 1 3 CK 7, 7 CK 7 7 7 7 6YRLR,UAR.Y' M-1925-H I The Dance operetta written by the dramatist, Sylvia Davis, and given by the National Theatre Society of the World, is opening the theatre built by Erwin Adams, situated in the world's largest metropolis. In the cast we see Presco Anderson and Marion Stover taking the leading parts as usual and Ruth Ash and William Duva in charge of all the danc- ing. Isobel Stone and Frank Taylor do a specialty number, a revival of the old twentieth century dances-the Charleston, Blackbottom, etc. Doris Pepper Harriet Berger, and Anna Holmstock render a futuristic arrangement and Irving Leshner and Hilda Nutkust, a popular selec- tion. All the scenery was painted by Sarah Shore and Hazel Pickering, all gowns worn by the actresses designed by Charlotte Smith, and made under the supervision of Anna Cooper, expert seamstress. With Charles Englebach financing the production, it is needless to say that the show was received with enthusiasm by all. There is a rumor that Bernard Blumberg, motion picture magnate, and his camera man, Wilbur White, are going to put the operetta on the screen. In literature, the most eminent names are probably Sylvia Sheves and Dorothy Fisher, publishing their book of lyric poems in eight volumes, due to the insistent demands of the readers of the magazine edited by Bernard Babis and Harold Edwards, in which they had published various other shorter poems. Nellie Berres's masterpiece, namely, The Lost Art of Studying is selling very rapidly to everyone but students Gladys Semples book on Reincarnation has startled the scientists and is the subject of many after-dinner discussions Leona King is the novelist whose books were so much in demand that her publisher gave her a beautiful estate in which to write Due to the stimulation business would naturally receive because of the manufacture of so many new articles it is only natural that in a world of this type competition should be very keen along business lines There- fore because of this it is not strange that all the stenographers and accountants have formed a federation to protect themselves against unfair competition We probably see Dorothy Wells and Theodore Pubhker at the head of the organization Under their leadership we see business advancing rapidly Among the most active members of the buslness committee we find Helen Allinger Lena Buchta Gertrude Carty Nlcholas de Fonza Rose Dubinsky Gertrude Grass Joseph Green George Hyde Yetta Spector Evelyn Slngley Bertram Wimer Esther Goodman Abraham Korr Gor don Leshner Natalie Hood Ethel Katz Kathryn L61b0WltZ Sylvia Meyers MarJor1e Moses Fannie Nosheny Albert Riches Dorothy Pachter Ida Rosenblum Sylvia Rubin Nellie Graham Elizabeth Morrell Lillian Green Samuel Rooner and Samuel Patchell Through their unt1r1ng efforts business never suffers strikes dull periods or unsatisfectory wages and conditions for the employees , . 7 I6 77 ' . . . 9 , . v a . . . .. . . . . . . . . , . a , . 9 7 7 7 . y 1 1 y 7 , Q v s ' 1 s 9 9 1 7 7 7 7 1 r r 9 9 . .. v ' v 7 7 .. . 5 B .rEBRUAR'Y, LD A ,.192a',r' l In this new world crime and immorality are much reduced, because it is efficiently curbed by the splendid courts and court officials. It is no surprise to see Ralph Faigle as Justice of the Supreme Court of the World, Herbert McKain with Dorothy Tashjian assisting, as Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police. Cameron Row is spokesman of the court and has unraveled, with the aid of Leonard Bernstein and John Schaefer, the mystery of King Solomon's unfailing wisdom. Ruth Harris, the only woman lawyer in the court, and Leon Cohen have set down the laws re- garding it, and we see Milton Blaker, Max Kravitz, Nathan Evans, Elmer Rudow, Fred Levy, Joseph Seltzer, Harry Dranoff, Samuel Hirsh and George Feldman applying them to their cases. In addition to the numerous inventions of the time, Joseph Citron and Harold Fidler, backed by Edward Ansell, financier, have built an aeroplane so light that it requires no engine to propel it, and simply flies by the aid of the wind. Then Harry Almond has constructed a boat run by electricity and twice as speedy as those built today. With such inventions travel is facili- tated, and new lands are more readily explored. We hear how Elkan Henly has financed the expedition sent out to explore the Amazon Valley, the members of which expedition were Cora Chapel, Emily Mandes, Kathryn Hoff, Beatrice Guarniery, and Florencia de Chacon. We are not surprised to hear that they have discovered a tribe there who communicate with each other by their minds-a sort of mental telepathy-since they neither speak, sign, nor write to each other, yet understand one another perfectly. We hear how Eleanor Amiger, Edith Murnick, Ida Lebanofsky, Beatrice Pola- koff, and Helen Axe, on an expedition financed by Isadore Brooks, have dis- covered an island in the Pacific rich in an element new to the scientists, that possesses the same characteristics as radium. Philip Cella, William McKnett, and Richard Welsh have bought the island before the deposit was known to the rest of the world, and, through its manufacture and sale by Harold Wheaton, James Thomson, Walter Thompson, and Alex- ander Vogelsohn, are, as well as the explorers, fast becoming wealthy. We read, also, about how Howard Criswell, the missionary, has come upon a primitive people in Asia who possess no religion at all, and have no form of worship whatsoever. Needless to say, education is making great strides in this new world. Much literature, written to show the necessity of education, is one of the causes of its advancement. Dorothy Rosecrans's essay entitled The Need for Adequate Education, has done much toward the encouragement of the 'building of better institutions of learning. At the annual convention of the society of the world's Better Teachers, we see, among the repre- sentatives of all the schools, Bessie Poland, Flossie Rubenstone, Georgeanna Coates, Kathryn Looby, Tillie Kessler, Hattie Rosinsky, May Oxman, Mary Grossman, Mary Henry, and Frieda Matkoff, all representing English, be- -1-sr, GYEBRUARIYM ,. 1925 ,A ...H-..... . W ing teachers of that subject, and having succeeded very well in their work. Representing History we see Marcelle Kurtz, Arline Bolden, David Perche- nock, and Elizabeth Glenn. From the Physics departments, we find Aaron Sklar, Sadie Ritfkin, Charles Weinstein, and Florence Sclar as representa- tives. In Social Science, there are Margaret Brazington, Miriam Johnson, Margaret Densmore, and Isabelle Ward. For mathematics we note Harry Robbins, and for business, Howell Vanderveer, Bertram Wimer, and Horace Wolff. To represent Spanish, there are present Marie O'Hara, James Sher- man, Marie lrungaray, and Richie Gillespie, and for Latin, Esther Grant. The Journalism representatives have Harold Edwards and Grace Barnum included in their midst. With the Physical Education teachers are Hazel Rosenbaum Charlotte Simmons Arthur Copeland and Frances Goldberg Representing the Kindergarten teachers-and it takes no small skill to be one-there are Martha Giles Dorothy Hartman Ruth Gebhartsbauer and Grace Ocksreider Dorothy Hartley represents Dramatics and Roberta Robinson Hygiene Thus we have the very pleasing picture of our situation in the next world into which we shall all be reincarnated There we shall see all our ambitions realized and because of the fact we may all become successful However I have said nothing about the debts that we shall be paying all along the way But why look for unpleasant things? It IS enough to know that there are bright days coming to us and we must expect even if We cannot welcome the bad times too It is comforting to know that this small world is only one of a long series and that there are many more to come in which we shall again be given opportunity to accomplish all that We were not given time or occasion for in the world in which we are hvmg today GLADYS SEMPLE Class Prophet X9 TNIMQ. Q' . . a 9 9 - n a 1 . . - 7 , . . 9 . . . r . . . . 1 1 n ' . . . l r . . . . . . . a r . . . 1 9 ' . . . 9 . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . i V:.-,P':1:1Ez.'1-1'-','f.- 1-fdzft'-r: i1i'.:2:21'. ' 1 wi' -::, ' ::.- ' - '45 AQ-. .,'ff'j'if h , 1 ' -412552:- IQ g .... ........,.......................,...... ..... .....,... ,. ...... .,....................... ... ...... :Vi ,-.. ... .. . .. . .. -YEBRUARY' - 1926 -59 1 W.KlNKlb' X' if . i 1 ,. - - x I A-'rs 7 . L . ' Q' - ' 'li ' rl , . ' 1 5' I1 Pig l l I fx r lla .' ' ES! After a few days of incessant rain, the sky was clear once more. The sky wa.s clear, and so was the only course of action for any 12B student of Overbrook High School. That action was to be in the waiting room of the Broad Street Station and be there at 8.15 sharp. The earliest arrival proudly boasted of the time of 7.30, the latest inaudibly muttered 8.24:59. fThe train left at 8.25.1 Three signs, in plain view, pro- claimed the fact that O. H. S. was to have a special train to Washington. Proud! Hmm! Yes, siree! Mr. Weiler, Mr. Hoagland, Miss Noar, Miss Bricker and Miss Grove hastily looked over their lists. O. KI? All right! Let's go. Mr. Weiler glanced around the station room and then shouted, Everybody get aboard. Mr. and Mrs. Schoch glanced up and down the platform, and seeing that everything was fine, stepped aboard. The eager travelers scurried down the platform, minus baggage, for it had already been put in the baggage car. The train was soon a regular chatterbox. Rube Miller grabbed one placard marked Overbrook Special and car- ried iti away triumphantly. Jerry Lindauer almost got left waiting for the other two. But he got them and stepped on the train just as it started to pull out. The Overbrook High School Special to the Capital slowly pulled out of the yards and, gradually getting momentum, whistled over the rails toward our goal. Inside the cars, all was pandemonium. No particular seat was oc- cupied for more than a minute by any one particular person. Such run- ning and dodging could only be imagined at a football game. Rube, Jerry and Bob Ansel started their cards moving and soon everyone in the cars 2 Q,-7 TT: ' U 'r - H' ,. . -- , + -YRRUARY'I -1925-A 1 was either autographing every kind of slip of paper at all, or else was having one autographed. The main cards were duly signed by all and put away safely for the rest of the journey, and some semblance of quiet held sway. Trees rolled by, every so often trains roared by going 'the othei direction and mile after mile of good steel rail was passed. Playing cards began to appear. In one car Fred Wagner, Bob Ansel, Ed Ansel Defonzo and two more musketeers enjoyed a pinochle match, while Laura Bickel Ruth Harris, and Elkan Henly played that well known game of poker. And so it went on. Remember, the time was passing, Ruth Ash, and Mr. Weiler essayed a game of pinochle. In another car and stomachs that had known little breakfast in the hurry of leaving Philadelphia began to get a sort of vacuum feeling. Mile after mile of ha.m sandwiches, cheese, jam, tongue, etc., and cookies, apples, pears, candy, and cake were disappearing. Peg Birkhead started out to give away some cookies and apples. She didn't get far! At the other extreme, Nalibotsky, of all people, forgot to bring lunch, for does he care to reduce ?J But some kind-hearted friends supplied him with food, which he graciously devoured. By 10.45 a game of football was being played in the baggage car. Result, no casualties. Dave Hayllar insisted he was enjoying his College Humor and some few girls enjoyedf'7J their book reports Mr Weilei and the conductor had an equally enjoyable time trying to collect the tickets. Hurrah! Locomotive yell Capital. The headquaiters of our nation were reached at approximately 11 15 And How' As the party passed through the station a chorus of ahs! an o-o-0-hs' went up concerning its dimensions Buses were waiting and soon they were filled The bus trip proved quite interesting to all It gave evelyone a iapid glimpse of the city and rapid views of its numeious circles and squares Pretty nearly every house we passed belonged to a Congressman Representative an Ambassador or a member of the Swiss Navy The theater in which Lincoln was shot and the house across the street in which he died were also seen Famous men reposed dignified and gigantic in the circles and Grant Sherman Rochambeau Thomas Scott and Gar field besides many more men of historical fame had their places The White House was passed and the Capitol loomed up and soon was lost to view Oui first glimpse of the Capitol was a huiried one but enough to excite our sense of pride After seeing a multitude of granite buildings all of which it seemed had something to do with the government we arrived at the Lincoln Memorial It stands like a Grecian temple in West Potomac Park The sui round ing territory IS beautiful and a fitting setting To the fore the ieflection . , . . . . . 9 . . . ' r . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ' 7 Q J ' . . . ' . 1 . . . . . . 9 1 9 9 1 r ' v r ' ' , . . . . . - r ' 1 . . . . F x 1 7 . . . . . . . - 9 ' 1 C ......... ...........,..... ..,.......................y...............,..... .... . .............. .. .. 2 - .. ..-.....,.............................. .................. ..,..,.........s1::....... .... Q -rsnwARYfl A1926 M- 1 pool glimmered in the sunlight Qwhen the sun was outj. The Washington Monument towered some half mile away. Trees and shrubs surrounded the memorial Flight after flight of steps led to the temple itself. Through the portals the great marble statue of Lincoln peers out, and south Walls paintings beautified the shrine. The Gettysburg Address occupies one wall and Lincoln's second inaugural address the other. Im- presslvel Yes right to the hearts of all of us. As we left the memorial and descended the great rows of steps, we encountered a photographer, and after being assured that ours was the gazing with all-seeing eyes and kindly face at the country. On the north best and most marvelous class that ever visited Washington, we allowed our pictures to be taken. And that even with the warning by Mr. Hoag- land that our supper would be interrupted every evening by a gentleman trying to sell us our faces. That picture was the signal for all to try their cameras, and they did. Success? Just look at the accompanying photos. Once more we boarded the buses and continued on our way. Every one was most impressed with the rapid tour of the city. The buses were left at Twelfth and Pennsylvania Avenues, reluctantly, for the seats were indeed soft. A few drops of rain fell and the sky clouded! OOOoooohh! Some few daring ones made use of the enclosed machines parked in front of one of the government bulldings and umbrellas were opened by those pessimistic few who had brought them. A good half dozen to every um- brella' But the rain stopped as quickly as it had come and the sky cleared AAaaaahh' Feeling hungry fremember no lunch today! a few girls and fellows dropped in on a hot dog stand around the corner. The wendor after being mobbed refused to sell his doggies thinking something was being put over on him and the hungry ones remained hungry Every- where we turned we saw someone selling post cards all the views of Washington etc etc 25 for 25 cents only place in Washington Finally one girl said Is this the last time we w1ll be able to get these cards? The gentleman ln question said Yes thlnklng busmess was sure to come his way but very humbly went his way after a chorus of GOOD had rent the air Three trolley cars to Arlmgton finally arrived and the party piled 1n A long and tiresome rlde came to an end when Arlington was reached Long before we arrlved we saw the Naval R3dl0 Station with 1tS high reaching aerials The guide led the erstwhile students through the ceme tery where headstones marked the sod where so many of our war dead are buried Near the Amphitheater we came to a small stone house Aged masts from some ship stretched above and an anchor of massive proportions and a bell also of great size rested near the house We were informed these articles belonged to the battleship Maine . 7 . . . ' 7 y . 1 7 . . . . y 9 . . , . 1 7 , . . . 9 'Q 'v 9 ' . . H . . . ,, , . . . . H ,, . . . 1 1 , . I . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , - 1 Q I ' 1 , . . . , . 9 ' ' , . , . . , . . . 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In the distance the Potomac spread itself out like a silver stream. The city of Washington, with its Washington Monument, was blended in the distance. Hats off, in silence we marched past the grave. He represents no creed, race, or color. He is symbolic of the American soldier. The party filed quietly away from the spot, a scene imprinted in their hearts forever. Passing a memorial to Lincoln and other great men not resting in the cemetery, we arrived at the house once the home of General Lee, and later occupied by the Federal Army as headquarters. After carefully surveying the rooms, we left the house and walked through the old arbor. But a memory of great speeches and great presidents! Passing through, everyone trod on the stone block from which so many presidents had delivered their a.ddresses. This over, we journeyed back to the cars, noting the many names over the graves, of those familiar to us in our study of our country's history. By car we went to Mount Vernon, passing through Alexandria, Va. Wash- ington's home was the center of attraction and we were not the only visitors. Auto- mobiles from every state in the union were parked in front of the grounds. Our group was shown through the house, situated in the middle of immense fields. The rooms were very picturesque, seventh heaven for any antique collector. Lafayette Room, Nelly Custis, Music Room, Spare Rooms, and many others all added to the colonial atmosphere. After we had our share of the splendor of the country, we went, group by group, to the boat landing, where the boat was in readiness. Everybody ---sa -run.uAn.Y-! .- 1925 -A was placed comfortably, and we were soon sailing up the Potomac. Mr. Hoagland kindly pointed out some ducks, flapping lazily over the waters. Miller had just finished taking a life preserver from the rack above our heads when the captain of the boat came out. Hey! put that back, whad y think yre doing he shouted out. And then the unforgivable sin. We need this boat for more than one trip!!! and soda were being ravenously devoured. Some fellows, who felt rich, invested their nickels in a mechanical soccer game. Others, in the major- ity gathered around the piano while Alice Cloux rattled off some popular airs. The sun began to sink, and girls and fellows lined the rail to watch 1 7 7 I Oh, yes. Down below, refreshments, consisting of sandwiches, pie, Il I I 1 it disappear. Sol slowly sank from sight, spreading fiery rays in a golden path over the wa.ters. The boat glided steadily on, and shadows and dark- ness rolled down over the beautiful Potomac. River Drive was soon reached and the boat docked at six o'clock. Buses were waiting to take us to the hotel, and the director shouted, Overbrook High School across the street. We wondered when it had been moved? Arriving at the Congress Hall Hotel we went to our rooms, where we found our bags. After polishing our dress and removing the Virginia soil we hastened fwe WERE hungryj to the dining room. Did we eat? We did' fAsk the waitressesj After once more becoming real human beings and not shadows we lingered in the lobby for a short time Meanwhile one idiot conceived the brilliant idea of buying a cane fat the corner dr ug storel and there was a general rush in that direction. When the storm had passed pretty nearly everybody had a cane and every girl a swagger stick. fOf course the girls immediately proceeded to secure the canes from the 5 - - A - r - - - .. - -.- A m -,.. , .. I ' 4 ' w E 4 , I Q. : Q -CZ: . .. , -. - V . . : . 1 . . . . ' A . . 5. . . . N boys.J Swinging the canes dangerously for as yet we were not experts in their handling we marched down B Street group by group mostly in twos and soon arrived at the Congressional Library. We examrnedithe outside of the building closely and then walked rnto the most beautiful building in the world. And it rightly deserved its fame. Frescoes and friezes bronze and bas-reliefs sta.tuary and paintings adorn its rooms The magnificent staircase a marvel of marble led to the second floor. Gorgeous decorations all gleamed before our amazed eyes The Declara- tion of Independence and a draft of the original Constitution of the Unrted States are displayed on the second Hoor a guard always being in attend- ance. From the observation gallery of the library we gazed wide-eyed From the copper-covered dome plated with twenty-three carat gold to --'-- gg-L f -'-'f Y -- - .f3R,uAg,Y.! ,. 1923 ,,A ... ...... .V-. ...... -.., .... ..... .................... 1 the floor, was a dizzy height. The dome, with its paintings, the numerous lights circling the dome, shining like stars, the walls arrayed in beautyg the reading room with its circular arrangementg the multitude of books, volume after volume stacked in innumerable rows, in galleries high above the floor, are some of the details of that marvelous scene. It was no wonder the party stood spell-bound. The visitors slowly left the Library and returned to the hotel. After a short rest in the lobby, rehearsing the events of the day, we all sought our rooms and were off to bed. Sounds issued from the rooms occasionally but not enough to send in a riot call. By - o'clock Qlet your conscience be your guidej everything was quiet. The second morning, we woke to the sweet chirping of the telephone bells. Time to get up! After an appetizing breakfast we walked to the National Capitol and entered that magnificent and stirring building. In three groups the class was shown through the building, gazing at the beautiful paintings, marveling at its immensity, walking along ponderous hallways and up and down marble staircases. Through the Senate Cham- ber, and Hall of Representatives we went, while the history of the different objects of interest was expounded by the guides. Finally we came out upon the rear end of the Capitol and gazed for a While at the large and well-kept grounds Our path then led through the Botanical Gardens where trees and shrubs of many lands held sway Completing our round of the garden we walked to the Old National Museum where we all were kept busy admiring the exhibitions of almost every conceivable ob1ect from every cor ner of the earth A display of guns used in the World War was especially interest ing to the class The Aircraft Building was the next place we v1s1ted Through a maze of planes big and small stalked the fiery aviators and aviatresses of the class of 28 From a little one seater to a big transcon tinental from the passenger to the bomber we all passed wondering at the fragility of the fuselage and the power of those tremendous Liberty motors Group by group we drifted out of the Aircraft Building taking a parting glance at the big tanks that guarded the outside dooivsay After an exciting time trying to find the way back to the hotel in which everybody was . . ! . . . . . . U ' 9 , - Y 7 . . , . - , , I 3 K Y A 9 , ' ' c 7 s C' L -- ' -rsnn.uAP.Y- -019251-ff' '- '- 1 following eveiybody else, we arrived at the object of our search. The noonday meal was partaken of with the usual amount of enjoyment, and we rested a bit in the cozy lobby, before we again started out on the tour of inspection. With thanks to the heavens, we noticed that buses awaited us and soon the travelers were on their way to the Pan-American Build- Washington We soon found ourselves in a picturesque patio. A fountain bubbled in the center palms and tropical trees surrounded the sides, while the sun glittered through the glass roof. And two of our little mascots, parrots merrily made a great deal of noise on either side of the patio. We climbed the marble staircase and walked through the building, noting ing. This building is rightly admired as one of the most beautiful in the splendor of the decorating and the flawlessness of the marble. The Assembly Hall attracted considerable attention because of its beauty, likewise the meeting room of the delegates of the Pan-American nations. It was hard to separate ourselves from the work of marble, but time was flying and other places awaited us. The Washington Monument! There it was before us rising high into the air. We walked across the park in which the monument is situated and stood before that majesty of stone. The class awaited its turn to ascend in the elevator, although some enterprising young girls and boys essayed the adventure of climbing the steps to the top. And they suc- ceeded It was strange however that the so-called weaker sex beat the strongel. Up in the very highest part of the monument we gazed from the thick plate-glass windows at the city and country-side Washington seemed insignificant in the distance below and the Potomac and hills of Virginia could be seen stretching far far away. Through one window the Lincoln Memorial showed proudly at the end of the Reflection Pool on a direct line with the Monument Once more we took the elevator and once more the courageous ones took to the steps but the going down was easier than in the opposite direction From the Washington Monument the class divided some going to the Freer Gallery of Art and others to the Smithsonian Institute Both places proved very educational and the Roosevelt collection of animals in the Smithsonian Institute aroused much admlratlon from all By the time we had visited those buildings lt was supper time so everybody hastened back to the hotel Cab after cab emptied its occupants at the front door of Congress Hall Preparations were made for the dance held during the evening and the girls began displaying the most gorgeous evenlng gowns While Mr Weller was at the shoe shine parlor a telegram arrived for him It was immediately dispatched to him and was opened by Mr Weller in the presence of three other fellows It read Overbrook High beats Radnor by score of 32 to 7 It was indeed hard to believe that When they arrived at the hotel the telegram was announced Such cheering - 1 1 . 1 . . 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . . . 7 1 i 1 . . . Y - ' 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . , . . . - . v 7 . . . . . . - n ' W . . . . . - , . ' sc ' - 1 97 - ' . . , . , . C, H ,, ,, ,, ,, . .,,.., ..,.,,,... .yg5n,uAg,y.1 ..192g...f- 1 as followed was hard to be imagined. And then telegrams fluttered in one after another And they all stated that Overbrook BEAT Radnor. The war started. Cheers were given in the street in front of the hotel, 'md naturally the hotel authorities and other guests thought that we were crazy But we didn't care. Everybody yelled himself hoarse and a snake dance proceeded down the street, to the amazement of an officer certainly was a good beginning to the evening's entertainment. We had an orchestra composed of three pieces, but they did the work of twelve men Several of the members of the class performed and did excellently Anna Holmstock started the evening's attractions by doing a clog dance. Virginia Street favored us with two vocal solos, which standing on the corner. That victory, coming so unexpectedly as it did, were rendered very well, and were received by the class with much ap- plause. William Duva and Isabel Stone exhibited a few choice Charleston steps and soft shoe dancing. 'Ihen Ruth Gordon, the chairman of the entertainment committee, and Frank Taylor entertained us with a waltz. Dot Hartley and O. H. S. Hayllar won the Balloon Dance, and two young ladies won the Lucky Number Dance. At 11.15 the girls retired--to their rooms, while the boys had free- dom for the next forty-five minutes. Pistols, clubs, water, and other items of warfare had all been provided for the battle. But unfortunately, one of the fellows became ill, and the engagement was postponed forever. On Saturday morning, we were rudely disturbed from our slumbers by the ringing of the telephone. But after yesterday's experience we paid no heed to it and proceeded to indulge in our rest. After breakfast, at nine o'clock, we boarded the buses for the trip to the Bureau of Engraving. This government building was certainly worth the time spent there. Guides showed us through the building, into the printing rooms, rooms where they printed stamps printed bills counted and cut bills and many other features The class gazed down from a balcony upon a multitude of bills real U S money ones fives and larger denominations Oh' if the wind would only blow some of that OUR way We left the building feeling entirely dissatisfied with our allowances and wondering if we would get any of that money From there we went by bus to the N tional Womens Red Cross Building where we walked leisurely through the arlous rooms and gazed at different things of interest from the World War The Corcoran Gallery of Art next on our line of march gave us all a clear conception of the glory of man s work Sculptures and pictures were all viewed with equal interest and Mr Hoagland pornted out certain features on each picture which he thought desirable or undesirable A short distance from the Art Gallery we came to that noted dwelling of all our presidents the White House Softly we paraded through its beautiful rooms the red room and blue room among others with their r 9 9 1 . , , . . , . . , , . . . . . . . . ' . 2 , . . . n v . . . . ' ' v - 1 y . ' . 9 ' . v. . . . , . I . I . . . , . y . . ' . , . ' o s 1 9 1 5 C ...............i......................y.......-.....- ........-.........1. . ......v... .. .. . . .v . 17,28 . .-... .. H- . .. . .. ..................... ........,........ . I 5 ---- -FEBRUARY' H S -V 1925 M' W fine tapestries and decorations. Every eye drank in the objects in each room and all vied with each other in praising them. On the first floor, in a little office behind a shuttered swinging door, the president worked on, to hear Mr. Coolidge speak and were sadly disappointed when he did not even show himself. Time was flying, however, and we left the President's house arriving at the hotel in good condition, but slightly hungry. Lug- gage was packed and the rooms were cleared of all our things. We placed our suitcases in the lobby and then trooped down to our farewell meal. And the food certainly needed a farewell. CLillian Reinhold persisted in ordering pigs feet.J With a last glance of fondness we took leave of Congress Hall by bus, and at the Union Station, boarded the Overbrook I little heeding the visitors who were examining his home. We had hoped Special to Philadelphia. That train ride is well to be remembered. There was talking a-plenty, and there wasn't a soul who wasn't gabbing a.way about this and that or the other. A game of hockey started in the bag- gage car, and the girls gave a sound licking to the boys. fUsing the canes for sticks.J Ruth Ashe hurt her finger and Herb McKain cut his hand. Perry began to play his ukulele, so Elkan Henly, not to be outdone, started to play his violin improviso. We might say that the observation platform was also in grea.t demand. Miss Noar proceeded to tell fortunes, by reading palms, or rather misfortunes. It seemed that Marion Stover was going to be married three times and Bob Ansel was going to wash his hands. The journey on the rails passed all too quickly, and the West Philadelphia Station was reached at 6 o'clock. Most of us left the train there, but a few continued on to Broad Station. We took our grips and were walking serenely up the platform when we heard someone yell, Wait, my hat! It was Maurice Toplin, and he chased down the platform after the train. Just as he reached the end of the station someone on the train threw the hat out of the window. And that was that! Thus the trip ended There IS not the least doubt in our minds of the great enjoyment and benefit we derived from it The memories of the Washington trip of the Class of 28 will always be with us they are among the treasuies of our high school life It is with great pleasure that we realize that we as the first class to be graduated from Oveibrook have established a precedent that will bring Joy to the classes that follow JEROME M LINDAUER . . , . . . r . 1 1 ' 9 , , ....... ... .. .. .. . . .. . .. . . . . . ....... ..... .... - ...l..l-.....l.. it ... .U .. K' - -raunuAn,Y' -.1926-M' n v -ff ,. . , 5. . E, Q4 ' 1 ff X NK .-Ig gli . ' L . g ,M ' 1 lgii istl, , I ,.-., 3, 5 cw K i 'li ' 'F F F P D W R ' 1 f -.1-fs., -Zi' f N - , , CX- r , l-'VVEISZ' HE Ship of State, the Iirst Senior Prom, has been launched, and its first trip has ended successfully. The captain of this first voyage was Ruth Gordon and the crew were Bob Ansel, Alice Cloux, Sam Meyers, Ben Perry, and C. Fred Wagner, 3rd, easily discernible by the white carnations they wore. The pilots were Miss Fleming, Miss Sellers Miss Frorer, Miss Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Weiler, Mr. and Mrs. Graeff Mr. Reith, Mr. Coleman, and Mr. Sanderson, and the passengers were the members of the first Senior Class of Overbrook High School. 'Midst the roar of the waves issuing from Lou Megonegal's Penn Palestra Orchestra and the assisting Fraternity Five, the passengers, arrayed in shimmering silks, satin and laces, whirled in the ballroom Mercantile Hall, ' in ecstacy Miss Betty Stratton, engaged as entertainer on the boat, gave a Military Buck and a Valz Adagio. The Ship docked at 8 Bells and every one was wished Bon Voyage. Q QX 5- Q 'I ' f,uN n -GJ 1. , Y Y -rsnn.uAR,Y-' ' 1925 The last will aah Testament E the Class of February 1928 residing in the Overbrook High School of Philadelphia Pennsylvania the United States of Amer- 1ca being dismssed from this institution of learning for having successfully completed in four years the mental and physical tasks im- posed by our superiors in good behavior and being of sound mind do hereby solemnly vow and declare this to be our last will and testament To our beloved principal we bequeath give and bestow our deepest admiration and appreciation of all that he has done for us-his helpful guidance unfailing wisdom and never-ending patience To our sponsor without peer we give and bequeath all the love and affection that could possibly be contained in the hearts of grateful students. To the members of our distinguished faculty we bequeath our sincer- est respect and thanks for their understanding of all our shortcomings for they have been many To the Juniors we bestow our poise and courteous well-bred behavior -may they prosper with those precious possessions as have we To the Sophomores we leave our sophistication that worthy quality which they all lack-aye everyone-although they appear to possess any amount of it And to the Freshmen-little darlings-who need them most we be- stow give and bequeath our brains. Blrainsl What frosh has not dry that tear my son for here by the grace of the almighty Senior they are for the first time within your grasp To the Class of June 1928 we bequeath The senior essays--those lengthy epistles that burn the midnight 0 Our text books with our coveted autographs on the Hy leaves and helpful notes and suggestions between the lines. The privilege of wearing the Dink-distinguished member of every well-dressed senior s apparel To its members on the Advisory Council the potentialities of the J ud1c1al Committee. To the Recmd Staff all the worries and responsibilities of that worthy book Vg W 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 worked, prayed, sacrificed, for this most precious and rare treasure! But 1 . 1 . - 117 ' il. 62? , C37 147 , 451 ' , ' ' ' 5 C' Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. ' , n . . ......... ......... ...... ,... ...........,.......... ..1.. . . i 1 - ' --- -------'--------'--'--'-L---- --'--1----'--f---- ----- Q r annuAn.Y' 7 1925 ------- -' C69 Last but not least our power to take every prize offered-w1t- ness our unstained record. After much long and thoughtful pondering we have decided to be- queath to the school at large the corner drug store And may we leave as a parting gift our hopes for your every success in the future and a fond good-bye to everybody THE CLASS OF JANUARY 1928 f - I . U' Wifnessed By 9 Mama 0 Jana. Class Sponsor Wwgmffi, EBU you iknntn Tllhatm Pressle Anderson SIDES 1n the opera? Our class president used to dance on the stage? That Jack Nallbotsky drives a N-ash wagon after school? 99 44f00'Z7 of all Latin teachers don t know Greek? Noll was coach of the Penn-State boxing team? Showers played halfback at Susquehanna? Showers played halfback at Yale? Weller our sponsor was All-Scholastic basketball forward when he attended West Philly ? That many of our faculty own Phi Beta Kappa keys? John the Janitor is a big timer? He was seen by one of the students ln a Tux We had two managers of major sports in our class Ralph Faigle foot- ball and Bob Ansell soccer? . , ,A . I Y l . . 7 9 7 , . , . lr 1 .C r. ' VZ , Presi enT of Jbnior' CASS Wil pe . . ' Q ' onsof' Y , 1 , FN THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE 'PEER-UARJY' A H S -N 192BnV wha 5 wha ln the Qilass of BEST LOOKING BIGGEST GRIND MOST OBLIGING NOISIEST MOST PESSIMISTIC MOST OPTIMISTIC BEST DRESSED MOST HUMOROUS GIANT DWARE JAZZIEST MOST EFFUSIVE BEST EQUESTRIAN MOST TALENTED BIGGEST POLITICIAN ,.,. CAVEMAN ,....V...,.. MOST RADICAL ........ MOST COLLEGIATE 4..,. THE MOST COURTEOUS ....,. THE MOST CONSERVATIVE, , . THE DARLING I..,,..,. . . THE TOMBOY ,..I.,..I... . THE MOST ATHLETIC I...,.. Gtr Gertrude Carty Esther Grant Alice Cloux Evelyn Slngley Martha Giles Alice Cloux Irene Klrne Gladys Semple Flossle Rubenstone Yetta Spector Isobel Stone Margaret Densmore Ruth Gordon ,Gladys Semple Mildred Taylor Dorothy Deininger .Esther Grant Dot Tashjian .Dot Tashjian Boy David Hayllar Jack Lilienfeld Maurice Toplln Cameron Row lsadore Laskln Maurice Toplln Davld Hayllar Leon Cohen Theodore Publlcar Wllliam Duva Willxam Duva Max KTHVITZ Alexander Vogelsohn Presco Anderson Robert Ansel Cameron Row Jack Lilienfeld Frank Taylor John Bamford John Bamford Presco Anderson Ben Gross with , I Jfehruarp '28 ' l THE MOST AMBITIOUS ...,. Lillian Reinhold Jack Lilienfeld gc' -- -- - --f------- ----------'-------'-------- -------- --------------------'-I i l --'------------------- - ----------'--- C 1' . . L' 0 ' ' C4 YY T - 45 ' 77 ' SK ' 9, . '-' . ' ' C , 97 , , at rn A . O c L' ' ' ' ' . , ' ff I ,, , 1 , , . . . ' ff ll . I- e -1 ' Y If f , ',, .T , I , , U . . . ,, --' . 0 ..............4.,.l...H.. .,,. ...W...U-................ , H..-.... . I . . . H .. . .. ............ ............. Q iBlap un aaames HIL tried to Cella Chapel to Cora at Morris' Fair, but she preferred to spend her loose change on some new Coates which she thought were the Berres. Along came Helen with her little Axe and chopped down Ruth s Ash. Mark you! it's a Childs duty to Toll the truth nevertheless I Grant you, it is not a Gross exaggeration when you say that on the Shore of Poland they do not speak Welsh-Yesersky! Street to get some Seltzer, we saw little Georgie Hyde under Natalie's Hood eating an Almond and a Green Pepper. On our way we came upon Sylvia gathering Sheves of Wheaton a Greenfield through which babbling The other day when Miss -- asked us to Walker down Virginia Brooks gently flowed. We were still more Schoch-ed to see a King Fisher dropping a Stone of huge size into the stream. Because of the splash produced, which slightly dampened our ardour, we hastened to the Taylor on whose front Grass plot Ethel was playing with two White Katz and a Semple looking little dog who was Wagner tail. Jfahnrite Expressions nf 0911! jfacultp Miss Burkhart- En francais, sil vous plait. Miss Bricker- Now, class- Mr. Showers-- Nodso! Dr. Evans- See me after class. Mr. Frazer- It's a little hard at first- Miss Smith 'Come to conference ' Mr Noll fcensoredl Miss Morin Mercy on me' Dr Burch Pull your feet in' Miss Mathews Precisely' Miss Shumway 'The poor deal' M1 Hoag! ind n n n N No' Dr OBr1en Now cmon boyslll Mr Weller W ll Miss Godfrey Class I can t hear I can t hear Miss Haigh Pasen Vds sus SJBFCICIOS al Senor Bamford H..-------. Gp5BR,uARy. if .L 1925 ..f- 9 7 WEN . .y5mg,UAg,y-163 -1925-M' 1 i c oet W6 I ,,,QQ+.. fr ' Q1 , J r xp x Vx , , S J Memories THINK when we are old and gray, We will all look back to a far-off day,- To bygone times will our memory stray, When we are old. We'll think of schooldays, long and sweet, Our old time friends we'll long to meet, To see them then would be a treat, When we are old. We'll recall the time when first we came To Overbrook, 'twas then but a name, A new school, with no claim to fame, When we were young. We'll always remember those happy hours, That we spent in the shadow of 0verbrook's towers, When the joys and hopes of youth were ours, When we were young. That sad, glad day we'll recall to mind, When we left many comrades and friends behind, Each with his own path to unwind, When we were young. We will think how we sadly parted at last,- When we're old, we'll think joyously of our past, And though hope may die, memory will last, When we are old. DOROTHY M. FISHER KN -Q, '--N --Y 1 -nnn.up.R,Y' f- 192-B'-f' - ' ' , 1 Glnmpaninns, we HE wanderers of fortune's fold, Travelers along the paths of life, Receivers of earth's richest gold, Must stand prepared for worldly strife. So came the class of '28 To delve into the realms of learning, The recipients of kindest Fate, That they might keep their fond hopes burning At Overbrook, we have seen pass With pride and glory in our school, Three happy terms that brought our class To the spacious halls of wisdom's rule. Before this time, our days had sped In many schools of memories sweetg Our first and second years had fled And half the third ere we did meet At Overbrook with interests new The leaders now in school affairs Once more the light did we pursue With lifted head and lordly airs At Overbrook as Juniors high The Freshman and the Soph we scorned For we were as they in time gone by So let them sigh as we had mourned The leadership lay on our brow Our task to steer the good ship clear Of obstacles that hemmed our prow Then crown our school and class as peer Seniors' The great and wondrous name That brought the final milestone nigh And on we str ove to spi ead the fame Of O H S and reai it high 1 1 ' ' . . I ! . . 1 1 1 V 1 I 0 . . 1 1 1 . . 7 I . 1 ' 1 . . . . ! . . 1 . . . . . , . -rsan,uAnY- , f-'1928'wf' - ' 1 With sport and dance that breeded fun, Parties baseball and basketball, A glorious trip to Washington. The Senioi Prom with all its glee, The banquet that was missed by few, A Senior s life so smooth and free That it was hard to say adieu. But all good times too soon fly on, Activities that called to all, The highest class had held its sway, Four years of high school life had gone, Awaiting us,-graduation day J The voice of our Alma Mater, Bids us to succeed in the fray, Orange and Black, you've won our love, Loyalty to the Red and the Gray! JEROME M. LINDAUER. Ulu Qbur bpnnsnr Willing always to guide us On our way each day- Wishing ever to help us Ever to show us the way' I s always present in trouble Lending a helping hand Ever leading us onward Ready to give the command D M FISHER Y 7 I I 7 J ! 0 n . 0 GIEBRUARY- nnunnnnnunn 1 K3 Jfaremell ' WATCHED the sunlight passing- I saw the sunlight pale, I said Goodbye, dear Overbrook My tasks I will not fail. I heard those portals whisper A message dear to me, Go forth, thou youthful scholar, And loyal ever be. And so when'er I wander 0'er distant land or sea, Thoughtfully I 'll ponder, And loyal ever be. I'll hear thee calling, Overbrook, Across the boundless sea,' Go forward, youth, go forward, And loyal ever be. So, fare thee well, dear Overbrook And do my best with faithful heart To justify each deed. DOROTHY WELLS 5 Thy council will I heed, , .,E,,,,,,A,,,, F' ,19,,,, Grange anh Black Overbrook High School is our guiding light. To build our reputation well try with all our might In loyalty and spirit there s naught in our hearts we lack 'ha 1 Do T ou Remember-? CC I. There s none can equal the Orange and Black II. Overbrook High School, we,re all true to you We ll give the best that's in us to see your colors through To thee clear Alma Mater, with mem'ries so fond well look back. There s none can equal the Orange and Black LOCOMOTIVE YELL Sis-Rah ! V O V O V O Rah-Team ' ' FIGHT BACK YELL F1ght Back Orange and Black Flght Back Orange and Black F1ght Back Orange and Black Rah Team SHORT RAY Ray Team' Ray Ray Team' Team' Team' RICKETY AC YELL Rlckety Ac Orange and Black R1Ck6ty Ac Orange and Black Rlckety Ac Orange and Black Team' Team' Team' 0 E R B R O K O E R B R O K O E R B R O K 5,5 .. .- --..--..--Y.-----..-..--..-.--.- A- ..-tQ gf. .-.. v ................ 1..,..,...... . 3 Ik if Ik III Pk It KEN -IBLWARY- wxszavf- 1 what Mllnulh Elbappen Elf Mr Hoagland wore the same tie twice, and forgot the boutonnlere? Miss Mathews failed to lecture us every day on quiet, well-bred be havior Dr. Evans did not have a secretary keep the class minutes? Mr Showers lost his temper? lk lk Miss Haigh let us go a day without an assignment? wk lk Miss Smith did not have a conference? ak ll' Miss Brooks never blushed? Nobody clapped for Doc O'Brien when he appeared on the platform? Dr. Hansche did not discover the day we cut? Miss Bricker did not say, Are you looking in my eye Mr. Weiler wasn't the peachiest fellow alive? Jfamnus Sayings Save the surface and you save all.-Kate Leibowitz It pays to advertise.-Business Staff of RECORD. One good turn deserves another.-Ed Ansell cranlcin Two heads are better than one.-Any Latin student. If ignorance is bliss 'tis folly to be wise.-We Seniors They shall not pass.-The faculty. Four out of five get it.-The test s g his Ford Keep that school-girl complexion.-Pressie Anderson. f f k fl--mn lunvu- la wk lk Ik 4' Sk Ik HQ HI: ll 4-EBRUARY. HE S 51926 ..f- 1 E In 'xx N . . .. . . .. H .4 ...tm .fEBnUARY.f I ..192g',v- ERWIN CHARI ES ADAMS Bzll 6152 Sansom Street Flom VV C Blyant Holmes Jr Hlgh VX P H S To Drexel Il1St1tllt6 EFWIII lS another new comel but It dldnt take us long to get acqualnted w1th hxm At t1mes he IS a b1t shy but once you get h1m started 1tS a dlfferent mattel That dazzlmg smxle of h1s makes all the httle senormtas hearts go p1t a pat The Worst part of It IS Erwm wouldnt glve two plns fm any glrl ln the world Heres your chance healt breakers to see lf you can make hum fall Hobby Swlmmmg Af'1v1tleS S A A A HEI EN XI LINGER Caeem 61 Nolth Belton Street 10m Holmes Jr H1gh W P H S Stenographer Ewen one knows Helen by hel pet saying, Bless your llttle healt And she really means it. Helen s one of those 3I'I1b1tlOllS gnls tal mg a commercial 1011159 The future wnll tell whethel she will be somebody s stenog Hobby Mus1c HARRY Al MOND Luke 1506 North Felton Stleet F om VS P H S To C01llIIlb13. UIIIVBFSIIX Ewen though Ins name IS Almond I1 lte IS o nut And when It Comes to Catehlng fish he IS a bear Harry D3.ltlCl1Jc1t6S lll athletlcs Anyone who has not seen hlm Jump and do the pole vault has certalnls mlssed something Hobbs Flshlng A0t1v1t1es S A A A Tlaelt Team Actlvltles S A A A DlCt?Lt10ll Club ' l . . I . . Y . ., . Y . . , . , , . . ' ' Y Y ' Y A, . l . I .I A X A Av H -37 ' ' 1 1 F. . A , ' w J! 1: ' i' '41 Y H , . U H r . . . . Q '1 ' it ,!?' . , ,1 n . f f , C , . . . . ........,53, ..... N ELEANOR AMIGER 'AEzza 218 North 59th Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To Normal School Eleanor has kept herself in the background so long that she seems to be a detinite part of it. But she has filled her little niche in our class capably and well. Always the ever-perfect picture of quiet, she has gone through her terms, her purpose to gain a high average and then go to Normal School. Hobby-Reading. Q I -rnnwAnY' .-1928'..f- ...,. , 1 Activities-S. A.: A. A. PRESCO ANDERSON Precious 230 North Creighton Street From Holmes Jr. Highg VV. P. H. S. To Yale Pressie is one of the few boys who have talent in all directions, right, left, up and down. There is more spirit in him than can be found in a bottle of Scotch. He's really a good fellow even though he sees brutal games of football but Precious all is forgiven a little niche will be reserved in Heaven for you. When it comes to acting Presco takes the cake. He ll probably crash the gate in the opera some day. We do11't knour what you call him But he's mighty like a rose. Hobby-Picking daisies. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Vice President class' Class Historian' President Dramatic Club 12A 12B' President Clio Club 12A' Beacon Staff. ROBERT F. ANSEI 'Bob Doc 1505 North 57th Street From W. P. H. S. To Farm School-Forestry Bob will always be remembered as a great poli- tician and leader. Will we ever forgive him for originating the idea of signing our names on the train posters on the Washington trip? It took him some time to move his soccer legs but they could not possibly be kept still at the time of the Prom. Hobby-Athletics. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Manager of Soccer 12B- Council Member 1lB' Beacon Representative l1B' Alternate Delegate' Patrol' Ring Commit- tee: Track Team: Art Club. v y y U 1 u 1 ll 9 77 Q 1 , L V ! ! y , v A L Y! SS V1 y v , v v 1 v y , i T........,. ... Q Q y .... . . 4 4 FD -nannuA11Y- A- 1925 1 EDWARD VINCEYT ANSEII Fd 'Fddie 6503 West Race Street Prom lewis C. Cassidy' W. P. H. S. To University of Pennsylvania Ed and his Ford twe cant call it a can because it isnt! are inseparable companions. But the Ford is not his only friend. He isnt the least bit bashful where girls are concerned and at times he quite equals some stars of the silver sheet in his method of aggression. But seriously Ed can be serious too only we have never had the pleasure of seeing him in that condition. Hobby Reading and Swimming Activities S A A A Patrol Traffic Squad Intel class Baseball Spanish Club RUTH E ASH Rufus S28 Wynnewood Road From Cassidy School W P H S To University ot Pennsylvania For such a little girl Rufus has had '1 iather busy time ot it here Most ot the time has been spent breaking innumeiable hearts At the foot ball games Ruth brings forth much applause when she leads a cheer for Ashe' No she isn t egotistical but it looks like it doesn t it Hobby Swimming and Dancing Club Field Committee Dramatic Club Manager 11B Basketball Team Bcar on Staff A A Board Cheer Leader Dancing Class HELEN E AXE 626 Marlyn Road From Blaine G11ls High To Drexel Helen is a newcomer She Joined us in Olll 12A term so we haven t succeeded in learning all her secrets Every morning Helen can be seen industriously doing the lessons for the coming dav She tells us she doesnt have time to do them at home Well there must be a reason who knowsv Hobby Traveling A ivitles S A A A . . . - 1 l 1, 93 u Y! 1 J 1 4 1 , . 1 , , , , , . , , .' -. .3 . .5 3 : - 1 . W i .1 '7 L . . , ' '- ' L K - . , T . . . ,. . . , Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Patrol: Swimming : ' . . , ., , . , Y 1 u ' ' , . , . . , i 'W Ct' - . .Z . . c L ..... .. . . .. ... . .-.. -.-.,,,Mx1.,...... 3 -f55p,UAgy.:0 S ..1925'.v- ------ .IOHN S. B. BAMFORD 'tWork 5245 Race Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. 'Tis better to remain silent and be thought dumb than to speak and remove all doubt. are sure you would say Not so if you knew Johnny B. who stands near the top of his class. We think that he hasnt spoken more than 500 words outside of class in his whole high school N C3.l'8G1 . Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Spanish Club' Rx-:comp Book l iterary Editor' Art Club' Clio Club' Patrolg Dele ate Alternate' l unch Room Aide. 1 BERNARD B. BABIS Barney Babington 277 South 63rd Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. Real Estate Business Barney was a very active boy in Over-b-rook, and he deserves to be given a bronze metal and a blue bathtub: and we believe it behooves us to bestow B. B. B. our blessings for his future success in business. Barney is positively the bees' knees when it comes to business and blowing. Besides being a beloved booster of the Beacon, he is also a beacon for the boosters of 12B. Hobby-Newspaper work. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Home Room Delegate, l1B, l2A: Beacon Staff: Philatelic Club: Inter- Class Baseball: Circulating Manager of Towers. To Penn State GRACE V BARNUM Barney 6008 Spruce Street Prom Holmes Jr High W P H S Journalism Grace IS a rather magnetic sort of person I Washington she succeeded in drawing all the service plus a few othei things For the hard life of a Journalist that 1S a good asset Oh yes our Grace is going to be a Journalist we expect to see her some das as a columnist for Troubles of the Heart You see Grace IS rather experienced in this way but we cant tell you Just how she gains that knowledge Hobby Pounding on the piano Activities S A A A Philozoic Club Banking Club , We 4. H 1 , , v , w 3 4 3 7 1 3 S , A if H 1 - , . , .... . Il - , 2 K 'IV z ' it ,, . . . - , . , . 5 . . , , . - . . I . . I 7 C . ...... ...................-................... ................., ...-..... .... . V ....................,j'21..,..................... . .... ........ ... ...... .........,.........mir ......m................. at 4 C 'e 'FBBRUAR,Y': - 1925 M 1 HARRIET BERGER Babe From Holmes Ir. H'gh' W. P. H. S. Dancing Harriet has just about become acquainted, when it is time for us to part. At present her ideal of manhood is a tall bashful boy, with brown curly hair and blue eyes. She says she hasn't met him yet. We hope she will in the near future. Hobby-Dancing. 5537 Walnut Street . l , Activities-S. A.: A. A.g Dramatic Clnbg Dancing Club. LEONARD J. BERA STEIlN Lennie 116 South 56th Street From Holmes Jr. Highg W. P. H. S. To U. of P. or Dickinson As an English student, Webster had nothing on Len when it comes to Hslinging a mean lingo. As a matter of fact we expect him some day to emulate the world-renowned Mr. Webster by com- piling a dictionary of his own. Hobby-Reading. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Home Room Delegate. l1B: Beacon Staff, 11B, 12Ag Interscholastic Debating Team, 12A3 Philozoic Club: President Esperanto Club: President Forum. NELLIE BERRES Nell 1408 North 52nd Stleet Fiom Heston Grammar W P H S Business Silence is golden' Evidently Niellie puts all her faith in this maxim It is vers seldom that she ever gets up to talk Like most ot these conser vative people Nellie proves hei ability by the marks that ale on her report 'it the end of the term She is immune from cases and crushes and hex one big desne is to be a secretary Hobby Walking Activities S A A A Beacon Cnculation Committee Dictation Club Dancing Club Secre tau Dictation Club If ,Y ' 1 . . . . . Y A . . I . , ' C . , - . . I . . I ' ' , ' . . . . l I. A - . - - Q C ... .. .,....-....................... ... ..,... .. .. .. ........ ... . .... ... .. .. . . ..... iExq,,....... . B Wg. 2 . . hw .. .. . ........ .yE5nUAR,y- ,. 1925 tv- LAURA GE RTRUDE BICKEL MORRIS L. BIBERMAN liMush!Y 5 1 5 2 Viola Street From Hestong W. P. H. S. To Michigan University Morris declares that, next to himself, he likes doing lessons best. The truth is that lessons never get him into any difficulties, because he never does them. If there is one thing he does do, it is Spanish! Ah, how Morris loves Spanish. Sports are the only true interests in his school life. Any time a call for team is made, Mush is right out on deck. Hobby-Horseback riding. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Group and Class Bas- ketball' Group Baseball' Science Club' Patrol' Varsity Football squad. Bick South 63rd Street From Holmes Jr. Hi h' W. P. H. S. To Normal laura Bickel is an all around girl a good sport and a good student Who does not know our Bick 2 She is a friend to everyone always take your troubles to her for she IS sure to console you Although B1Ck18 does not agree she has quite a failing for the opposite sex especially he men for instance l1feguards Her thrills are like fashions they dont last long So heres to our Bickie We wonder what we will do without her guiding hand fespeciallx 1n Englishj' Hobby Swimming Activities S A A A Beacon Staff 11B 12A Rrcoim Stai Delegate 11B Patrol Span ish Club B1 Sister Committee MARGARET VIRGINIA BIRKHEAD Peg 6133 Spruce Street From Holmes Jr High W P H S To Normal Margaret is one good girl there are not many of her type existing today She does her best in everything she undertakes and is always willing to help anyone Parley vous francais Margaret It is hard to decide whether Peg enJoys studying French or not If she is as conscientious in her work when she goes into the business world as she is in High School she will be most successful Well' Good luck to you Peggy' Hobby Swimming Reading Activities S A A A Iunchroom Aide Sec retary of French Club 11B French Play Dancing Club Philozoic Club Secretary of French Club 12B 1 y y v Q r I KI f, g l J i Y H - yy - - . ' J lf ' ' 71 ' Y , - - - v 1 y . rl - - yy - - 1 . . , . . , , , v A v y I Z ' . I . U . . v m - . : I 2 Aa sv 5 . Q . . . . E 1 5 y E x 5 , . . E v ' 5 y - E -1 . . Q . . I 4 v ' Q 1 1 y Q 1, 1 v 4 - v 'I Immun ....... ,iw............ yn - MILTON BLAKER Milt 5165 Columbia Avenue From Heston Grammar' W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Cfor lawi Milt is inclined to be studious. He delights in trying to outwit a member of his Trig class in all the tests. In fact he spends long hours figuring out deep problems' but he is a speed king when it comes to figuring out girls and their odd ways. Hobby-Football. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Track Squad' Vice President Science Club. BERNARD BLUMBERG Benny Bernie Blumie 254 South Cecil Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. Pharmacy at P. C. P. Why make an E as long as you can pass with an F ? Bernie never did believe in overwork in Latill, Greek, Algrebra, History, Physics or any other dead language. Bernie intends to be a pharmacist and we give him our best wishes for success i-n mixing sundaes, ice cream sodas and what not. Hobby-Basketball. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Inter-class Basketball. GPBBRUARY' 31926 -M' 1 it H ARLINE BOLDEN uA'ngeln 5 6 2 8 Arch Street From W. P. H. S. To Normal Arline gets frightful crushes on movie stars and rofms about for days breathing ecstatic sighs. You should see some of her collections! Here in school she gets the thrill of a life time puzzling out those lovely C73 problems at the end of the chapter in her Physics Book. Hobby-Seeing moving pictures. Activities-S. A.g A. A.: B. S. Clubg Lunch Aid. gf 3 LENA BUCHTA asTim:y acBuCks9 13 North Saunders Avenue From Newton Grammar Schoolg W. P. H. S. Lena is well known for her ability as a dancer. Although she has been too busy to join our dancing club, when the gym classes had their dance tests Buck was always right on top. As yet we haven't seen Lena lose her heart to anyone, but then she doesn't tell all her secrets. We do have inklings, but they are just inklings, that's all. She says tapping keys will be her next station, but one never can tell! Hobby-Dancing, Swimming. Activities-S. A.: A. A.g A. A. Grade Representa- tive, 12B, l2A, 11Bg Basketball, Dancing Clubg Circulation Manager of School Magazine. QFEBRUARX' 6 I Q, 1925- ,V-J f Y ll ll 1 MARGARET BRAZINGTON .aMa7.gen 1728 Fountain Street From George G. Meadeg Girls' High School To Temple Margaret is quite a studious young girl. One will always find her very helpful and generous. Her future aim is to rest for six months and then take up her studies. We wish her all the success in the world! Hobby-Reading. Activities-S. A.: A. A. l BllSlI19SS ESTHER E BUDEFSKY 'Bud 6111 Spruce Street From Wm Cullen Bryant Holmes Jr High P H Business Bud 1S so quiet we cannot find enough to write about But we can tell you even if looks are de CelVlllg Esther has succeeded in getting through high school 1n three and one half years while the rest of us are floundering about trying to get through 1n four or more Bud lefuses to express her opinion of the bovs of today 1n fact she absolutely abhors the sight of them Can there be any reason for this Hobby Books and Art Activities S A A A Dancing Club Dicta tion Club Clio Club . ,, . . 3 . ' 5 W. . .S. . c , ' - , , -. .: . .: 7 3 ' - 4 Av U-Even , s Yr EVEI YN BURSE 5112 Funston Street From Thomas Dunlap' W' P. H. S. Business Almost everyone will tell you that Evelyn has lots of pep but she wastes most of it on her tongue. Evelyn dearly loves to talk and you can hear her little whisper no matter where she is. She is another girl who expects to be little stenog. Hobby-Dancing' Swimming. ActivitiesES. A.: A. A.1 Dancing Clubg Philozoic Club: Science Club. Grnnumv-f i-71925 -MJ I 1 PHILIP CELLA Phil 6610 Haverford Avenue From Iesse George W B Hanna W P H S Phil is one of our future real estate brokers for he saws so himself He will make a good one too for he IS always ready to talk business whethel it be English I it or baseball To ascertain the kind of school work he does all we need do IS glance at his photo Phil IS also a good ball player for baseball is his favorite pastime Well Phil we wish you luck and sur cess in all your undertaknis Hobby Baseball Aclvltles S A A A Group Baseball and Group Basketball GER I RUDE CARTY Trudy 5 9 2 2 Columbia Avenue From Holmes .lr. Highg W. P. H. S. Business Do 'tGentlemen Prefer Blondes? Ask Gert- rude' she ought to know' she has them all falling for her. You didn t know we had a future Miss America in our class. Well here is a prospect any way. Trudy was voted the class beauty and that is one feather in her hat at least. Some day she will be Somebodys Stenog. but not for long. Hobby-Dancing. Ac ivities-S. Ax A. A.' Basketball: S. A. ec- retary C2 termsl: Dancing Club' Hockey. Real Estate y 1 K f , .. Y H 1 1 t . , 1 S , if ' H . . , . . , . . . . 4. - H - , ,, ! Y A .. . . , ' 7 3 - t L . .I . .1 . FN CORA JANE EI IZABETH CHAPEI Cora' 6011 Columbia Avenue From Wm. B. Hanna Grammar: W. P. H. S. - To Normal School Cora is little but good. Good things come in small packages, so that explains her size. We all know Cora by her sunny smile. She has pleasing and attractive manners which win for her the admiration and respect of everyone. Cora is a good student and is very industrious. Hobby-Swimming. -FEBRUARY'-U S --19253-f' 1 Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Swimming Club: Danc- ing Club: Dramatic Club: Vice President of Science Club: French Club: Clio Club: Philozoic Club. MARK S. CHILDS Automat 146 North Robinson Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To Penn State Fore! But what for? Well, we'll tell you. The up and down of it is that Mark is getting to be quite an expert at golf since he has taken up caddying. But is he a cad ? Ot' course not. He's the Ace of Caddies. He is inclined toward athletics and has done much to prove that Penn State will receive him with open arms. Hobby-Golf. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Golf Team: Athletic Representative, l1B. CHARLES R. CHRONISTER, JR. Fats-o 5904 Walnut Street From Holmes Jr. High: VV. P. H. S. To Penn State To conjugate EDO is to Latin what I eat, you eat, he eats is to Charlie. The only difference is that in Latin all persons are given the same emphasis, whereas Charlie seems to emphasize I eat more than the rest. Besides eating, sleeping and pounding the ivories now and then, he may sing. We don't know what he intends to be, but we think, perhaps, he is going to take a course in dietetics. At any rate we hope he succeeds. Hobby-Eating. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Treasurer Spanish Club, llB, l2A, l2B: Science Club: Operetta. 5. C 3 Qmnn.uAmr-Q -- 1928. I JOSEPH CITRON Joe 27 South Robinson Street From Holmes Jr. High' W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Medicine Joe recently learned how to dance, and boy, he certainly is some jazz baby now. They say he aside thou h no one can take away from him credit for his scholarship. He is one of the few boys who has been a real scholar throughout his high school career. He is to be congratulated for making thc Rnconn a Success. U 91 actually came in at 9.30 the other night. All joking Hobby-Kidding Pressie Anderson. ActivitieseS. A.: A. A.: Assistant Editor Class RECORD: Treasurer's Committee: Banjo-Mandolin Club. nate Delegate, 1 2A l GEORGEANNA COATES Georgie 6113 Race Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To Normal Georgie, as she is known to her friends, is one of those rare girls who can be termed a loyal friend to everyone. Her wide range of interests makes her a jolly companion at all times. Georgie is one of the sweetest girls that ever had red f?l hair. Hobby-Dancing. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Dancing Club: Beacon Representative: Philozoic- Club: Hiking Club: Latin Club. ALICE MAY CLOUX r Butte1cup Al 30 Millbourne Avenue Del Co Pa From Holmes Jr. Hgh Vi P H S Alice May Cloux' Why of couise everybody knows our little Buttercup She always has a ready smile for every one and she speaks ill of no one. Alice is a teal student and can sing French. N'est ce pas? Hobby-Piano playing Activities-S. A. A A Vice President of French Club, 1lB, 12B: President of French Club 12A Dramatic Club: Homeloom Delegate 12B Alter LEON COHEN allege 5408 Wyndale Avenue From Holmes Jr. Highg VV. P. H. S. His name is Cohen but we call him Nehoc for short. But is he short?!? No! Still, he's the best little C?J cheer leader that ever cheered a lead- I mean-oh! well! The long and short of it is this, anyhow, that he's going to take up the work of Darwin where the old boy left off, and prove conclusively that Darwin was right by exhibiting himself in the Vivisecting laboratory at the U. of P. Hobby-Imitating Miss Bricker ? Activities-S. A.: A. A.g School Magazine Staff: Captain of Cheerleaders: Vice-President of Ger- man Club: Dramatic Club- -rs,an.uA1ur' f F4192-E W9 1 KATHERINE COFF Kitty 5 6 4 4 Greenway Avenue From Phila. High School for Girlsg Ferguson To Temple Kitty is an unknown quantity. Wait a minute, d1on't get excitedg we just mean we don't know much about her. She is very quiet here at school, but at football games it is different. We wonder just what river of stories that little roadster of hers would tell us if it could speak. Kitty is quite a flapper, but contrary to all flapper ruling she has brains and is quite effective in her use of them in Latin. Hobby-Golf. Activities-S. A.: A. A. To Penna. Law ETHEL CONWAY 5833 Spruce Street From Holmes Jr. High School Ethel has a reputation for being quiet, and we have discovered why. She has that rare qualifica- tion of never speaking unless she has something to say. And does she know her Ruskin? Ask those who heard her talk on Sesame and Lilies. She is both conscientious and sincere. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Swimming Club. H.. .rEBRuAR,Y. ,, 1928' ,,,,-D 1.--mm. ANNA COOPER Ann 4226 West Thompson Street LP.H. . Business Anna Cooper the girl who is always droll, is a regular stock-room of jokes. One cannot long remain sad or burdened down with care in her presence. She possesses information concerning the latest in everything-from the general trend of fashions to the latest' thing in politics. Hobby-Taking Dictation. l H From Girls' High Schoolg W S ActivitiesQS. A.9 A. A.g Dancing Clubg Dictation Club. HOWIARD CRISWELL Chris 6624 Leeds Street From Cassidy Grammar School: W. P. H. S. Whoever knows Chris will back us up when we say that there s not a finer fellow in the senior class. He is polite courteous gentlemanly man- nerly and all that sort of thing. But we know the reason. Dont say a word about it but Chris is going to be a minister-so he says. Activities-A. A. Representative 11B 12A 12B- Basketball' Baseball' Dictation' Typing Club. SYI VIA ETHEI DAVIS Bunny all West Springfield Road Springfield Pa From Germantown H S W P H S To Temple University Sylvia is one of the prettiest girls of our class We all know her bv her long curls and big eyes Besides beauty she has brains and talent a very rare combination indeed Hem ability as an actress IS quite evident She is an accomplished pianist a good dancer and a good student and she is always helpful and willing a fiiend to all Hobby Dramatlcs Activities S A A A Secietau of the Dra matic Club 12A President of Science Club 11B Treasurer of Philozoic Club 12A Dancing Club Art Fdlt0I of Rnonn 12B , . , , l Y 1 , , , , Y , , Y 1 A J H ., - . . . , , . . ., . . . . . . . Y. I - , . . 1 , , , - , . g . .: . .3 ' - I , - J , l , . , 1 ' I ' , . 9 C' ' u ,B ------ -FEBRUARY-X0 .Q A .-1925'.M- 1 FLORENCIA DE CHACON K6Anny9! 1311 North 57th Street From Newton Grammarg W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Anny is a good athlete but she is very modest. She excels especially in dancing and music. Anny is interested in sociology and hopes some day to make that her vocation. Hobby-Dancing: Tennisg 500 Activities-S. A.g A. A. INICHOI AS De FONZO Cutie Jones 525 North Gross Street From Jesse George Grammar: Hanna' W. P. H. S. Business Nicholas is the unknown star of Overbrook High -4 School. Whenever a baseball player is wanted Z Ixick will be there. He is small but oh my! He is also a football player. Though he does not touch the lines very often he surely can run the ends for a touchdown. He is a very studious play- ful lad and a very good sport. Hobby-Athletics. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Group Baseball. DOROTHY F DEININGER Dot 3854 G11-ard Avenue From Observation and Practlce W P H S To College Dot is true blue big hearted loyal sincere qulet helpful and good natured My how she does work' Her skill 1n editing her enthusiasm and her un tiring efforts made our Rrconn Book the success it IS Hobby Reading Activities S A Ed1tor1nCh1ef of Rrconn Beacon Staff 11B 12A Home Room Delegate 11B Dramatic Club Treasurer Dramatlc Club 12A Mldnlte O11 Club Vice presldent 12A v A H H , , ar , , l . . K6 H ' ' , . ' v , ' 1 I 1 2 ! I - .3 A.A.: '-'-' , 9 ' 1 ' , President, 12Bg Big Slster. l -W -'Q' F15 -r1-:mwAnY- --1926 1 MARGARET MAY DENSMORE I-Peg!! 6354 Montgomery Avenue From lea' W. P. H. S. To U. of P. loves her. She is just the type who fits in any place anywhere at any time. Peg is going to college after graduation. Then, she tells us, she is going to start to keep house. Wie ask, Who may the lucky one he? You should hear her cheer for our team on the football field. Now we wonder why? 6 Everyone who knows Peggy Densmore surely Hobby-Library Work. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Dramatic Club, 12A, 12B3 Clio Club: Dancing Class. ELEANORE DERNOEDEN Chick 521 North Creighton Street From Holmes J1'. Highg W. P. H. S. Training for Nurse at U. of P. Hospital Eleanore hopes to become a nurse. We haven't discovered whether she wishes to study this be- cause she likes the work or the uniforms the girls wear. Well, whatever her reason, we wish her the best of luck and success in her work at the hospital. Hobby-Swimming. Activities-S. A.: A. A. HARRY DRANOFF Haw 5744 Chestnut Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To Temple University Harry is a quiet chap. He is athletically in- clined. having played on the 11B basketball team Harry is also a mean stamp collector. Hobby-Dancing. ActivitiesfS. A.: A. A.: 11B Basketball. sk -VQBUARY- -1925 of- '- --- 1 WILLIAM DUVA f'WeaseZ 242 North 57th Street From Holmes .Ir. High: VV. P. H. S. Bill is the sheik and also the best soft-shoer in the 12B class. He is an accomplished soccer play- er, and the whole team is built around him. He is very efficient in his studies and does very good work. He is a little bit of a chap, about five feet high and weighing about 120 pounds. He also is a giant with the other sex and is a go-getter. Hobby-Athletics. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Athletic Representa- tive: Varsity Soccer. ROSE DUBINSKY Roddy 5749 Pine Street From Holmes Jr. High: Southern High: W.P.H.S. Roddy is a steady customer for our school bank, depositing a. few dollars every week. If it were not for her, Book 2 would be without Banking Day-blue Monday! Hobby-Reading. Activities-S. A.: A. A. To Temple HAROLD T. EDWARDS Harold Teen 3420 Race Street From VV. P. H. S. To Penn State In our friend, Harold T. Edwards, the school has one of its best literary people. He was the first editor-in-chief of our school magazine, the Towers, and one of the editors of the first volume of the Beacon. Not content with being a liter- ary man, he is also a track man and a member of the cross country team. During this era he has placed many times for his class and Alma Mater. Hobby+Bird Study. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Beacon Staff: ll.B, 12B: Track Team: Editor-in-Chief the Towers, 12B: Cross Country Team. gif 1 , C h'u4nn v-nu-un-uulu 1-1. 1 - - .,, . , . ,, . ,' P ,-lit,-, ,M ,Af .ij 1 CHARLES ENGELBACH Charlie 5210 Gainor Road From VV. P. H. S. Charlie, my boy, was the class's spiffy dresser and bovine hurler. As a dresser he made the Prince of Wales look like a boot black and as a truth teller he put Baron Munchausen in the shade Nevertheless Charlie was a good chap for he always helped the other fellow out of in tricate circumstances with his human and good nature Charlie never lacked pep and school spnit and always gave his support to worthy causes Activities S A A A Dmk Committee - ,UAEYJ Q 1928- ,,. .,. RALPH Y FAIGIL NATHAN! EVANS Nate Chzck 5631 Pine Stieet F om VK P H S Io Penn If silence were money Nate would be 1 multi- millionaire F01 four years of oui high school lite we have seen Nate 'md yet we do not know him Vwe are only aware of his presence when his name is called But he is always on the Job never asleep lNate scintlllates on the baseball diamond. How he can field and hit that old apple is no- bodys business Chick is also proficient in the gentle art of basketball During the winter months he could alwass be seen down in the gym caglng the ball every time Hobby Basketball Activities S A A A 5 6 4 1 Hunter Avenue To Penn State Just look at the noble physiognoms beside this write up Isn t he beautiful AIS future as a star of the silver sheet IS virtually assured You should see that boy ou the field booting a soccer ball for all its worth Hobby D11v1ng a car Activities S A A A Presldent of Boys A A 11B 12A Patrol Delegate A A Representa tlve 12B Track Squad Manager Football 12B , .E ' . g ll V! lt ' 9? 1' ' .... Ei ' . in v H , :I - . . a 3 . . . 5. 13 ' ' . . '. 1 , S ,Ei . g 1 E LA V Y! ' ' AL I f ' 1 . . ' l A ' 1 . .7 ' 3 HAZ!! l X From Hanna Grammar School: W. P. H. S. l fsmlmm ...Avl',-'-I .,,I .,.4,, V, , U ,,.., ,, ,,,,, .4 ,,,., ..,. .... ' ,4 f .. -.H GEORGE .l. FELDMAN nJudgeu 4015 Brown Street From E. Spencer Miller Grammarg W. P. H. S. To Law School George Feldman has been active in maintain- ing the law and order of our school to such an extent that he is now a lieutenant on the patrol. He is also interested in furthering the social life of the school, being a member of several clubs. He is a very jolly fellow texcept for his excessive curiosityl and a good scholar. Hobbies-Languages, sports, and reading. Activities-S. A.g A. A.: President of Esperanto Club: Patrol: Vice President of Clio Club: Library Aide: Philatelic Club: Clio Club: Esperanto Club. him luck in his -YEBRUAIFLYM 4- 1926-f' 1 MORRIS FAIR i4MoTry:v 5 4 1 7 Diamond Street From Wm. B. Hanna Schoolg VV. P. H. S. Pharmacy Friend Morry, our future pharmacist, is another one of those quiet boys. Even though quiet, he does get in trouble sometimes, as well as we mor- tals do. Ask him about the incident that hap- pened in Washington about 2 P. M. Hobby-Breaking up automobiles. Activities-S. A.' A. A. ' Fid 5 8 4 2 San som Street HAROLD FIDLER From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To Penn We all know little Harold who is one of the smallest members of our class-in height only. We often wonder at his scholarship, because he is never seen carrying any books home from school: well, that accounts for our hearing that one of the teachers said that what he did not know, we can't teach him. It would be strange if such brains should go to waste, so probably that is why he has determined to be a designer of aircraft. We wish future days. Hobby-Tennis. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Science Club President: Chess Club Treasurer. flf - -'-- QYBBllfUAR,Y K Q 1925 -f-'Q IACK S. FINGERHEUT Jack 3344 Pennsgrove Street From Belmont Grammar School' W. P. H. S. To Drexel Institute Jack expects to be a chemist some day. He now devotes most of his hard labor and exertion to that most worthy and absorbing study. Do not he surprised if in a few years you hear that Professor Fingerheut is to lecture on Why hydro- chloric acid is not good for the teeth or some such worthy subject. We always wondered how he can argue so much and say so little. Hobby-Science. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Interclass sports' 12A Baseball and Basketball. DOROTHY M. FISHER Fish 6146 VVa.lnut Street From Holmes Jr. High' W. P. H. S. To Normal School Fish is a dandy girl liked by all her class- mates. Everything that comes her way she enters into with pep and spirit. Athletics however, is not the only branch in which our little Fish ex- cels. She has an artistic temperament and a poetic sole. It is claimed she rivals Shelley, Keats, and NVordsworth in expressions of rare art and beautiful thought. Hobby-Swimming and Canoeing. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Basketball: Baseball: Class Poet' Philozoic Club: A. A. Representative: Hockey Team' Track Team' Riccoun Staffg Big Sis- ter' Hiking Club. SARA FITHIAN 5155 Master Street From Heston Grammar' W. P. H. S. Still waters do run deep and Sara is no ex- ception to the rule. Her quiet manner creates '1 dignity that we all admire. However Sara would like to make a little noise once in ft while on '1 saxaphone. Hobby-Music. Ac ivities-S. A.' A. A.' Clio' Philatelic Club. f ,- . u sy Y l 1 y y ll n i r y - Y 56 !! T , fc an . l v u u w v 1 , 1 v , , 1 1 if vr 4 l ! 1 1 t , . . if ...U M mn. X Aix ... KEN RUTH GEBHARDTSBAUER Gebie 1430 North 60th Street From Wm. B. Hanna Grammar: W. P. H. S. To Temple University Ruth is a regular pal. Although she was only with us during the last half of our Senior year she was well liked by everyone. It's too bad she was unable to attend any of the Soccer games. 'Cheer up, Gebbie, maybe you can see them next year when you are an Alumna. On one she smiled and he was blestf' .PEBnUARY.yQJ S .. ev' 1 Hobby-Swimming. Activities-S. A.: A. A. MARTHA GILES f'Matz 282 South 56th Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To Normal School Martha is very quiet and bashful, as a senior. It takes her a while to become acquainted with individuals, but when she does she is one of the best of frienils. Martha's favorite pastime is do- ing her Trig and Latin lessons. Her pet expression is Oh, gee, I don't know. And strange as it may seem. she usually worries about her lack of knowledge. Cheer up Matz, don't be so pessi- mistic. Hobby-Hiking. Activities+S. A.: A. A.: Dancing Club. RICHIE GILLESPIE Rich 152 North Peach Street From Hoffman: Holmes Jr. High: VV. P. H. S. To Normal How brilliant is the Morning Star, The evening star how tender- The light of both is in her eyes, Their softness and their splendor. Here's a girl of whom all are proud. We need not give her any verbal praise-her fine accom- plishments speak for her. Hobbies-Dancing, Basketball, Reading. Activities-S. A.: A. A.3 lnterclass Track Team, l2A. 4 C, ,, ,..,... . ...... . . ---- ---- -- - -- ' Q EAR GPEBRUARY' U W V- 1925 M 1 ELIZABETH GLENN uBettyu uplean 657 North Markoe Street From E. Spencer Miller Grammar: W. P. H. S. Trained Nurse Betty your inner-sunshine has cheered up your many friends. Nothing that has been asked of you have you failed to give. Good sportsmanship. friendshi1J. sincere and true A heart of gold. a sunny disposition. too. . hand to help. a smile to cheer us uhen ncre blue. girl to knon- and love. Betty, herv's to you! Hobby-Dancing. Ac ivitiesfS. A.: A. A.: Basket Ja 1. FRANCES G GOI DBERG Fran 100 hoith 00th Street om XR P H Physical Training., Instructor A xeiv eneiaetn Noun lady Frances hopes and lITlblf.l0llS Ile in befoming, '1 gymnasium in stiuctiess We all wish her success in her under taking which is by no means a small one Oh' Can F1 ances shoot that btsketball into the basketl And hou' As a manager of the baseball team she surely did make the team a success Hobbx Sports Activities S A A A Track Team 12A Danc ing., Club l2A Baseball Championship Team 12A tho Club 12B Big Sister Rl TH E GORDON Reggte Boots' Q6 1 lansdowne Axenue F om W P H S To Architectural Englneeilng at Colnell Reggie is one of these eflicient persons who make a success in the world Any one in the Senior Class will tell you of the good wolk she has done for us while on the council Boots suiely for us while on the council While striving toward making our class a record one Rufus stlll cln show a SCh0lHSt1C record to be proud of Hobby Swimming and Dancing, Activities S A A A Council Wlembei Class Cabinet Beacon Staff Cheer leader Art Club Dancing Club Senior Prom Committee Chairman Chairman ot VS elfare Committee Big Sister , , V 4 s 1 t . l 1 . 1 Il Y7 Fr '. . . S. V' ' ' ,- . - V V V r ' . V U. . 1 Y V A s u . 21 1 'K ' 1 Z . ' 7 1 ,,' ' u 1 s 1 v 7' ' :- , '4 V . V' it ' r ' ' . A V. A f p K 1 . .1 . .I , I ' ' f . 1 ' V . 1 Y ' - ' ' - ' . Av H ' H ai 5 r or V VJ. A 1. v -4 -l - 1, - f ,A - - A Va . ' . tl iv ' , , . 4 l . . K I. T' ' 3 . , ' , 1 f 1 2 1 V V -ak K4 . ...nu 1 H... I-. . mm- N ,mu GC -:A Q .ynBn,UAR,y.' ,,., 1928- ,A NATHAN GORLYSTEIN Nate' 3824 Pennsgrove Street From Morris High School N. Y.: W. P. H. S. To Temple Nate is the cleverest boy in his French class. In fact he s the only boy in it. He has an inNate fondness for pretzels: he used to make the girls in his English class bring him his favorite food V if they chanced to have lunch before he did. Hobby-Playing marbles. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Patrol' Assistant Man- NELLIE MYRTLE GRAHAM Giggles 3851 Fairmount Avenue From McMichael W.P.H.S. Business Nellie is the girl who gives one the impression that wild horses couldn't separate her from her lessons. She positively hugs her books. Now whether she is manifesting her love for books or for lessons is a line topic for discussion. From her expression she is well satisfied with Overbrook and is thoroughly enjoying her school life. Hobby-Dancing and Swimming. Activities--S. A.: A. A.: Glee Club' Philozoic' Club: Clio Club: Dictation Club: Dancing Club. ' FSTHER GRANIT 610 9 Columbia Avenue 2 1 , 1 1 X ager Track: Basketball Team: Soccer Squad. From Cassidy Grammar School: W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Esther is very quiet: she doesn't miss a thing that is going on. VVe know this by her High School record throughout the four years. As a member of the class cabinet she has done a lot of hard work. It is her ambition to become a Latin teacher. She is sure to make good, for when she and her teacher begin talking about anything the rest of the class just has to sit back and listen. Hobby-Music. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: President of Latin Club: President of Philozoic Club, l2A, 12B1 Member of Latin Club: Alternate: Big Sister fCommitteeJ, l2A, 12B: Delegate: Secretary of House of Dele- gates. gf . . . . ..........1... ...... . ..... ........v..,. ......, V. .. .. ............- Gr!5nUAEy.' .4 1925 vs 1 GERTRUDE E GRASS Lzttle Bzts 1211 North Alden Street From Wm B Hanna W P H S To Temple University She is the second Little Bits of the Senior class She has conquered Shorty Spector Yet she may be small but oh my' She has lots of ambitions and she surely has spunk enough to see her all the way through Gert does fine work 1n her studies and we hope to see her some day as a successful private secretary Hobby Dancing Activities S A A A C110 Club Dictation Club Dancms., Club BlgS1Stel JOSEPH GREEN Joe 5706 Chestnut Street From Holmes Jr High W P H S To Wharton School Joe IS a very quiet fellow He IS also a hard worker He IS very conservative and can always be Seen plugging away at his lessons ID home room Hobby Sports Ac V1tleS S A A A LILLIAN GREEN L .50 North 59th Street From Barry Holmes W P. H. S. Window Dressing L11 is one of our quiet girls in school. She has a good sense of humor but very few know it because of her reserved manners. The only time shes heaid IS when called upon to recite. Hobby Sketchmg Ac lV1tl6S S A A A fr ,. nz: .. p Z . , Best lltck to .l'The .'11hinlrer. . . .l I A ggi A :C ' ' I 7 9 ft? LOUIS GREENFIELD lLL0u!! 3 8 5 7 Poplar Street From Sulzberger Junior High: Central High To Temple or U. of P. Louis Greeniield is quiet and courteous. He has an intense interest in sports and follows the teams, representing Overbrook in many of their games. His interest in the school activities and in school betterment is shown by his being on the patrol. Hobby-Mechanics and Sports. -IEBRUARY' '7 ...1925'.sf- l Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Chess Club: Patrol. BENJAMIN GROSS ' ' 44-Benn 36 North 40th Street From Newton Grammar: W. P. H. S. To Penn State Ben is one of the handsomest fellows of the class. He admits it himself. He declares that he is well established in the graces of the opposite sex. It's no wonder that many of them are getting water on the knee because they are all falling for him. Ben is one of the few who can combine scholar- ship and athletics at the same time and make a success of both. Our football team would have been in a sorrowful plight if we hadn't the tower- ing bulk of Ben on the line. Hobbies-Eating: Athletics. Activities--S. A.: A. A.: Varsity Track: Foot- ball Team: A. A. Representative. MARY GROSSMAN Mare 0726 Market Street Brom Holmes Jr High W P H S To Pennsylvania Looks are deceiving Mary g1V6S one the im- pression of being quiet and unconcerned Giving advice comes naturally to her Max she continue in that good work She has newer been known to serious V73 ln 111 hex youn Hobby Making faces Activities S A A A Clio Club Overbrook Forum 4 C NL Av ll H 1 . , l v. I Y I , be . . ' z ' g life. , .ft . . . .. ...................... ...... . ........ ....... . .. . . . F55 BEA PRICE GUARNIERY Billie Bea 0115 Oxford Street lfrom Cassidy Grammar School' VN. P. H. S. Secretary Little Bea she may be called for she is one of the short members of our class. Lven though short she is not beneath any one in other respects. Her warm heart gives light to her sparkling eyes and a smile to her lips. Bea is kind generous, and a friend to those who are in need of friends. Good natured is Bea and ever seeking to have a good time. She is one of the girls who will m'1l'e '1 success in the business world. HobbyfDancing. ActivitiesfS. A.' A. A.' Dancing Club' Dicta- tion Club' Big Sister. RI'Tl-I L. HARRIS 'tSio 1752 Georges Lane From Kelley School' W. P. H.S. Ruth usually knows more about the subject than the instructor tanyhow, she thinks sob. We owe Ruth credit for entertaining us during our Senior year with many kinds of stories, Hobby-Athletics. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Clio Club: Interclass Trackg Interscholastic Track: Baseballg Big Sister, DOROTHY HARTLEY LIDO-tY7 ll-.mn GQEBRUARY. gm S .-192g.,.f- , I V ll YY ll 9! x v .1 yy v 1 x i y T I X 1 - 1 1 60 3 7 Walnut Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To Normal School Did you ever see her anywhere without a boy friend? And she doesn't care whose it is either. But seriously speaking, Dot is pretty good, making high school in three and one-half years and getting all E's and G's. Dot is going to Normal, and then to teach until some man, the right lnan, comes along: that is, if she doesn't get the scholarship she's trying for. At first we were told that she wished to be a nurse. Lately. however, she has been showing a great desire to be a secretary to an engineer. Hobbies7Canoeing, hiking, music. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Treasurer Hiking Club: Dancing Club: Dramatic Clubg Big Sister. 'Q - T3 FN -rsnnunur-I -1925-N ll f - . DOROTHY R. HARTMAN sAD0tn 508 North 65th Street From Wm. B. Hanna Schoolg W. P. H. S. To Normal School Peanut is probably the class baby for she will be still very, very young when she graduates. Pea- nut is a Girl Sprout, and also sings in a choir and wears a real gown! She is very good in Phy- sics we hear, and is interested in Math. Dot also wants to go to Normal and be a teacher. Best of luck. Dot is rather quiet, but don't trust that . . , quiet kind too far Hobby-Reading matics Club. DAVID B. HAYLLAR HDa,Ue!7 1717 North Edgewood Street From Cassidy Grammar School, W. P. H. S. To Temple University Dave likes to wear bow ties for he thinks they help to knot friendship with the opposite sex. For the short time we have been in Overbrook, we must say those ties have worked wonders, for who doesn't know that brute of a blonde? Dave was a willing, conscientious worker and for this reason he stands high scholastically. Dave's popularity is assured forever, for he intends to be the sole manufacturer of phoney postage stamps. Nuff sed! Hobby-Stamp Collecting. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: RECORD Staffg Assistant Manager Soccer 11Bg Patrolg Secretary of House of Delegates: Home Room Delegate. Activities-S. A., A A S P Q R 11B Math ELKAN HENLY, JR. HHen7! 1 7 2 5 Memorial Avenue From W. P. H. S. To Pennsylvania Hen was one of the few quiet t'?l boys of our class. He was either self-conscious or unconscious, and we know he wasn't self-conscious. It is whis- pered about that Hen is an accomplished musi- cian, and you may get any of his records at City Hall. He is a hard worker. In fact he worked so hard at the class elections, getting votes for somebody else, he almost fell asleep. Hobbyflfieading. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Delegate, HB: Field Committee, IIB, l2A, l2B: Traffic Squad, 11B1 Baseball Umpire, 12A: Dramatic Club. , I :Q 'E , .,,. . , ,..,, f 37 j V-M -1 ygnglmgg- ..-1926-an 1 MARY CATHERINE HENRY K6KayH 5 7 7 4 Oxford Street From Johnstown High School Secretary Although Mary Catherine has been with us but a short time, she has entered the activities of the class with a will. Kay has a good disposition and a lovely personality, and is loved by all those who know her. Mary Catherine is a true, sincere friend to all, and is kind and generous beyond words. Kay can often be seen driving her Buick Sedan around the neighborhood. She is a fine driver, but once in a. while she gets hit. On the whole Mary Catherine is a good sport and very enjoyable company. HobbyeDancing. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Ring Committee: Danc- ing Club: Big Sister. kmd nd ing Club ANNA HOLMSTOCK Teddy 2037 North 62nd Street From Cassidy Secretais When you are around the gym you can see Teddy swinging on the rings or climbing the ropes Dont think gym is her only forte no indeed she is a walking encyclopedia Not only does Teddy entertain us with her lingua but also with her dellghtful dancing Hobby Dani mg Activities S A A A Dl0t3.t10ll Club Dana ing Club KATHRYN E. HOFF 1644 North 62nd Street From Cassidy: W. P. H. S. Those who know Bunny best love her best and find hex a friend worth knovnng Always happy and free from care, thats our Bunny. She's never sad, but always light hearted and content and we can well say' She is szteet of dzsposztzrm she 18 lovmg wzse and She as full of true deiofzon and her equal ue cant Hobby Swimming Activities S A A A Dictation Club Danc , . - . . 7 . fi H , w . Y. D - . .3 . .: ', ' a ' . N 1! V 1 , . . . . . ,, . ,, . , - . .: . .: ' ' 3 '- .... . ..,.. .. .. 'Q 6 5 ' 2' M QBBRUARY. , ,. 1926 ,A 1 NATALI E ISABEL HOOD 'iB1lZlie 3 8 2 2 Lancaster Avenue From Morton McMichael: XV. P. H. S. To Temple University Do you know that quiet unassuming girl? Well, she's our Billie, She can usually be found in the gym, showing us a few new dancing steps. Natalie is attractive and can be depended upon to see that the boy's eyes receive enough exercise. When she gets through with her academic course, she'll be preparing to tickle the typewriter keys in some- body's office. Hobby-Dancing GEORGE HYDE Doc 760 North 43rd Street From E. Spencer Miller: Wf, P, H. S, To Business George is a very quiet and reserved chap: so conservative indeed, that he often escapes the at- tention of the observer. Because of his per-sever- ance and faithfulness, he has made for himself a record of which he may well be proud, Wye can say unhesitatingly that we have found him to be a fellowstudent whom we are glad to call a friend. H0bbY+Reading. Activities-S. A.: A. A. Activities-S. A. A A Dancing Club Dramatic Club: Science Club. MARIE DOLORES IRUNGARY tcMary1v 5825 Spruce Street From Holmes Jr. High: NV. P, H. S. i'Tom is a talkative girl who likes the lunch period best. She is a good student, especially in history and chemistry. She has a strong liking for sports, and plays an excellent game of basket- ball. Tom is known by her cheerfulness and her ability to make friends. She hopes to be a Spanish teacher and we hope she succeeds. Marie shows her ability to succeed by finishing the course in three and a half years. HobbyfBasketball. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Clio Club: Spanish Club: Dictation Club: Big Sister. r 7 di... .uv ' -YEBRUARY' l -' 1928- I MILDRED E. JENKINS Mil 5114 Westminster Avenue From Thomas Dunlap: W. P. H. S. To Combs' Conservatory Milly is one of our quiet girls, but everyone knows her to be one of the most pleasant in the class. She is a friend indeed, and to know her is to love her. If you don't think this right, ask??? Mil is also an accomplished pianist. You should hear her play the Doll Dance, and that isn't all she can play. Mil let music always guide You for it is one of lifes most beautiful ideals. Hobby-Hiking. Activities-S. A.' A. A.' Dancing Club' Banking Club' Dictation Club' Big Sister. MARIAN IOHNSON m 242 North 58th Street From Holmes Tr High NN P H S To Howard University Em had an amusing aptitude for being busy in home room When disturbed she always replied I have to get this done before the bell rings. She passionately desires to go to college and have a blue roadster but we believe she is doomed by destiny to be overcome by graduation. Shes ag Jolly girl and we all like her She laughs the whole day long and most likely the evening too. Hobby Tennis HARRY KAPI AN Doc 2262 Nlorth 51st Street From Heston Grammar School W P H S To Pennsylvania Harry is one of the classs bllbht lights Ever since he has been in Overbrook he has been active IS a fellow everyone likes because he IS always ready to give one a helping hand and advice We are all looking forward to see him do big things in the medical profession Hobby Eating ice cleam Activities S A A A Council 11B Senior Class Cabinet Dramatic Club Chairman Dllllx Committee , L , , . HE U ' is ' H X t. . . T l .. ,, in extra-curricular activities of every nature, Harry . . ' . , - 2 I ' ....-...U ... ... ... .. ... ......... .. ... .4............... . .... ..... ... . . ... . . .-.,....a'nl 1-----H - ----H .4. 2 C C ll Ac1v1t1es S A A A fb ETHEL BERNICE KATZ 'Katzsieu 5845 Pine Street From Holmes Jr. High' W. P. H. S. To Business Here she is-the life of the party. Perpetual motion personified. Katzie is a positive cure for the blues so, ye who are grouchy, come closer. Not only that-she is another red-head and will have red hair until she dyes. We know the world will treat her well and reserve its hard knocks for some less deserving creature. One of the things she is always preaching is that she expects to wake up some morning and find herself famous. -FEBRUARY-Q0 W S .l'192,5'..ff ----------- X 1 X TILLIE KESSLER lKT,il1Y 5361 Montgomery Avenue From Blaine Schoolg W. P. H. S. Tillie's favorite saying is, People look at us as if we don't belong here but we look back as if we do. By us she usually means I . a few years perhaps she will be teaching school. She will make a good kindergarten teacher be- cause she likes little children. Tillie is quiet in school but still waters run deep. Hobby-Athletics. ActivitiesdS. A.: A. A.' A. A. Representative llB: Track Team' Kit Cross Club. Hobby-Fighting with Rube Miller. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Dictation Clubg Forum. To Normal LEONA IESSIE KING Dot 8801 Ermig Avenue From Singerly Grammar School Girls Hlgh To Normal If you want to get into trouble Just knock some school organization when Ieona IS around and you ll soon have the knocks knocked out of you Ieona is a girl who proves the theory of a woman having the last word for she certainly can stick to her point This trait is combined with an active personality and a brlght outlook on everything With these valuable traits Ieona cannot help but be a success ln anvthlng she undertakes Hobby Wrltlng stories Ac 1Vlt1eS S A A A Beacon Staff A Mldnlte O11 Club Latin Club Exchange Editor of the Towers Glee Club l! ll 17 y ll Y! ti n n . v , l fl Y, . K . . , . w . . A . Y Y , J . . , ,. 1 ' , , A , t' ' ' -- . .Z . .2 , , 12 I . Q . Q C ..... ..1.,..... ......................im.. ... ....... .. .. . ....f........ . .......,....-..GEIi3.Q.,..............................,.....................-..............,....... . . 3 125 Oakley Road Highland Park ED -ri-:nnuAnY-AU S 11928-f' RUTH KIRK 'Rufus ' 1 To College From Hanna School: W. P. H. S. At first sight Rufus may seem quiet, but when you know her well she is jolly and a great friend to all. She is a classmate who is a good all- around sport always having a pleasant word and smile. Ruth has given her services unsparingly to our class. No wonder she is liked! Hobby-Tennis. Activities--S. A.' A. A.' A. A. Representative' Interclass Track' Ring Committee' Manager 12B Hockey' Auxiliary Board of A. A.' Hockey Team' Ring Committee 12B. IRENF MARY KI INE Kliney' 333 South 63rd Street From Holmes lr. H'gh: W. P. H. S. To University of Pennsylvania No one could take away from Kliney credit for her learning. It will not surprise us to see Irene running away with a scholarship. She well deserves it. No less does she excel in girls athletics. N team was complete without Irene in the line-up. Her list of activities speaks for itself. Hobby-Athletics. civities-S. A.' A. .' S. A. Counci l2B' Delegate l1B' Vice President Girls Ath- letics 1lB' Basketball Team: Baseball Team' In- terclass Track Team l2A' interscholastic Track Team' Secretary French Club 1lB: Vice President Mathematics Club l2A' Dancing Club: Bif., Sister: Hockey Team l2B ABRAHAM KORR '- 215 Monument Avenue From James G. Blaine' Central High To U. of P. This is the lad who has a particular passion for snapping every body s picture. Abe admits himself that he is the best little photo.r1pher this side of 52nd Street. He even tried to tell Zamsky how to take the class picture. Any way Abe will never die of tetanus. He is never silent. Hobby-Snflpping pictures. A ivities-S. A.' A. A. , , , , , , , . I Al ! . 1 . ' n n , . , - , , V0 . A t . A , 1, l2A, , , , , . , . , , , 1 . . r , . , HAbel1 'I :J , . Y ' K g 1 Y Y . . ct . g C ...... ji fi-P FFBRUARIY1 x .- vvf' rv 1 MAX KRAVITZ Do-Do 3942 Brown Street From Belmont Grammar School: W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Little Maxie has all the ear marks of a good comedian. That loose, grinning smile of his is bound to tickle your sense of humor until you laugh. Sometimes it's hard to pick a part of his face where that smile of his doesn't reach-just a big gap between his ears. We wonder if that hidden something about Max that draws the girlies to him is his big Auburn. Hobby-Smoking Corona-Coronas . Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Home Room Delegate: Advertising Manager of Beacon, 1926-27: Business Manager of Trmfers. MARCELLE KURTZ IlIar.s- Marcy 120 North 62nd Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To Normal Mars is the girl who radiates good cheer. She has been a faithful student and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Her favorite subject is French. Mars would make a fine linguist, for she really can speak both German and French. Hobby-Reading. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Vice President of French Club: l2A: Big Sister: Mathematics Club, 11B: President of French Club, l2B: Patrol, 11B. P ISADORE LASKIN HIZZH 6 2 3 0 Spruce Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. Medicine at U. of P. I did not choose to do my Latin today, could frequently be heard from our Izz, Why should he have done Latin when there were other more important things to do? Furthermore, few good politicians know their sum, esse, fui's anyhow. Izzy has recently acquired a remarkable ability to stand on his head, in spite of all obstacles. He ranks among the best in scholarship. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: German Club: Riccorm Staff: Championship Baseball Team. l2A. .,,, , t, Q . .. . .,..., .mn ...,4 H.-...V--4. v-.'-411-..L-41 .YBBQUARY-g SOI OMOIN OSCAR I AYIN 'Mick 5 9 2 4 Spruce Street Sol is a good sport He is always ready to sax a friendly word and to give you a cheerful smile Sol would do anything in the world to help a frlend but the world wouldn t know anything of it for he never makes any noise His favorite sports are baseball and basketb ill Sol is a good old scout especially when it comes to milk shal es Hobby Drinking malted milk Act1v1t1es S A A A Gelman Club Cham plonshxp Baseball Team 12A Group Basketball KATHRYN I EIBOWITZ Kay 20 Conshohocken Avenue Bala P From Newton Grammar School W P H S Kate is a good glrl Yes sn' She IS a scholarly young ladv too notwithstanding the fact that she brings the morning paper in with her when she gets home at nlght Her ambition is to keep her hair in cull on rains days but shed have to be the weather bureau herself to do that Hobby Horseback Fldlllg Activities S A A A Distribution Managei ot Beacon 1lB 12A 12B Circulation Manager of RFOORID Shorthand Reporting Club 12B Dramatic Club From Belmont Central High School To Wharton School ,, 1928- ,A ...... 1 IDA A I FBANOFSKY 361 hoith 60th Stleet lfrom Hanna VN P H S To Temple Whatevei happens I is always thele with hex smile Hel pelsonality simplx itdlates out done onlw by her scholuship We wonder if in time to come others will receive the IEICIIQIICQ of the same sunny smile so apprerlated by us Hel personality will carrx hei fal in the social and business worlds We predict a bullxant future for Hobby Swimming Activities S A A A A A Representitlve Treasurer of Clio Club 12B Business X A 1 ' Y ' A J A I ' H 5 ' f H ,,- . , it y! ' 4 D . , , , , lu yy - C 1 . , 1 ' i , Z . . 1 J 4 A' L nAIdH ' - 1 . . 1 - r .. . . . . N ' ' . - ' -' W, -I '. -' . ,' z' ' . ' ' . ' the girl with that toothpaste smile. a': . . . A' H H , ', a- . v 1 - l f f -' . . ' .' V r , , 3 I ,V . 2 -------.-4- - -,-- i --1--1-------'- H iii'-'A KJ GL ' nanxwmvr- - 1925 -'O ---'-N 1 IRVING A. LESHNER ULe8hY! HITUYY 38 South Cecil Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. Law School Did you ever happen to hear a happy tune being raced off' on our grand piano in the auditorium? Yeh! Well you can be sure if it sounds good, that it's Irv Leshner tickling those ivories. He is just as haDDY and snappy as any of those melodies he jingles off. With all his Simon Legree stunts tfor the good of the dear old classy he has a good heart. Lesh is an enjoyable companion and isn't afraid to help when a feller needs a friend. Hobby- Tickling the ivories. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Patrol: 12A Group Championship Team: Treasurer of Class, 12A, 12B. FREDERICK H. LEVY 5621 Master Street From Hanna School: W. P. H, S. Law School Fred is the young man who blows the cornet so viciously. He certainly knows his stuff when it 0011195 t0 bllgling-sand asking foolish questions. When it comes to that he is certainly a world- beatef- Levy has Saved many fellows and girls from zeroes through talking until the bell rang. So far as we understand, Fred is a very quiet fel- low-when he isn't talking, which isn't very often. Hobby-Playing Hot trumpet. -Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Orchestra: Band. JACOB LILIEIN FELD Jack 42 North Salford Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Station S-P-I-R-I-T is now announcing the ver- satile Jack-artist, orator, human printing-mach- ine, interrogator and what you will. His knack of taking up time by asking questions in class has saved many of the less aggressive from the fangs of question machines. We all certainly appre- ciate Jack's efforts to instil spirits of Overbrook into our ivories. Don't forget the boy who watered our football players and made them grow. Hobby-Working for the betterment of Over- brook. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: President of S. A., l2A, 12B: Vice President of S. A., 11B: Art Editor RECORD: German Club: Dramatic Club: Track Team: Forum: Judicial Committee. ,C ' - --' Grsn1wAn,Y- -- 1925 ' ' I JEROME M. IINDAUER Jerry 4130 Parkside Avenue From Belmont Grammar Schoolg W. P. H. S. Advertising Y - that has everybody thinking he is the height of innocence. He has a peculiar habit of whistling after speaking probably to let off excess steam. because he s always arguing about something. How- ever Jerry is very active and popular and isn't afraid to work. Activities-S. A.: A. A.' Midnite Oil: Patrol: Beacon Staff' Class Cabinetg Championship Class Baseball Team: Rncoim Staff: Cheer Leaderg Chair- man of School Supplies Committeeg Chairman Rcconn Book Committeeg Clio Club President 12Bg Dramatic Clubg Commencement Speaker. Jerr is a verv cute lil' feller with a baby face KATHERINE Cl AIRE LOOBY CSSTVS Y 911 Nolth 50th Street F1 om Our Mothei of Sorrows Grammar W P H S To Normal lxathellne is a ven sociable and cheerful mem ber of the class At times she seems quiet but don t get her started or you will have a hard time stopping her She excels in all her studies a fact which explains how she finished her course in three and a half years Mathematics and English are her favorite subJects Do we agleeq The reason she likes them IS because she always gets E tJames the smelling saltsl She takes dellght Ill Joining clubs and it is a good thing that one can legally be a member of only three or she would Join them all Hobby Swimming Ac 1v1t1es S A A French Cllb llB Clio Club EMIIY MANIDES m 6333 Race Street From Cassidy Grammar W P H S To Normal she strikes you as a very quiet person but the saw ing Still waters run deep surely is true 111 her case Em has always excelled in her studies and IS always readv to help out those 1H doubt She has been a very active membei of the French Club Hobby Readlng Activities S A A A Fiench Club 11B 12A l2B Secretary of Mathematical Club 11B 12A Patrol Member , ' v y . V 4 v , . . , Q - - I , I u yr , .. . -Y 7 A. .1 1 l, 1 i 1 UE U 5 .... . When you first become acquainted with Em, . H . ,, .Y . '- , , .. H - - ' 4. -I - .I ' , , , , 1 I , , 1 C . .... ........ ............ . .... A-A . .n--1 .153 .mu -1 fi? YBBRUARY- S -Y1928' wc ' I PHILIP JACK MARGOLIS HReds!7 5 2 2 4 Columbia Avenue From Heston: W. P. H. S. To Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Phil is another one of those fellows who makes motions like a cat in convulsions. But in spite of all, he makes a good little cheer leader. His flaming red hair is to Phil what the Beacon is to Overbrook: The Guiding Light. Hobby-Canoeing. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Cheer Leader: President Philatelic Club: Midnite Oil Club: Esperanto Club, 11B: Senior Basketball: Advertising Man- ager for RECORD Book: Clio Club: Philozoic Club: N Science Club. FREDA BETTY MATKOFF Fritz 4214 Parkside Avenue From Tilden Jr. High: W. P. H. S. Fritz is to be congratulated. She is one of the very few persons to graduate in three years. This feat would make us think that all she did was to study. But not so-she has found time for numerous extra-curricular activities: especially those dealing with athletics and dancing. She expects to make dancing her profession. Go to it, Freddy, we need more Cowanovas! Hobby-Dancing. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Dancing Club: Leaders' Club: Dramatic Club: Traffic Squad: Hiking Club: Basketball: Baseball' Dancing Class: Swimming Club: Forrm. HERBERT A MCKAIN Herb' 1212 North 54th Street From Hanna Grammar School W P H S To College Everyone knows the fellow who spends his spare time in the S A oflice We believe that Herb will make a good politician because of his interest in Student Activities Many of the fellows think that he would make a better minister but we have our doubts We really do not know what Herbs ambition is but we feel that he is the type of fellow to whom failure is not known Hobby Athletics Activities S A A A Dramatic Club C110 Club Mathematics Club Class Championship Baseball Team S A Council IZA 12B Home Room Delegate 11B Beacon Staff 12A 12B if 7 . .... ' - - it H - I , , Y y .- . ., . .. , I 3 - , - f . , , , , , . , . , I . f r . - - 4 C' fr Us . . . .. .....,.. . ... .. ...... -U... .rEBn,UAR,Y.' S .. 1925 .nf- 1 VVILLIAM T. MCKNETT Bill Willie 1444 North 55th Street From Hanna Grammar Schoolg W. P. H. S. To Penn State William T. McKnett, known to his friends as Bill, Willie and as the boy who talks in his sleep, is one of the quiet and conservative mem- bers of the class. He is interested in C. M. T. C. aviation, and girls. Quite a unique combination- eh what? Bill knows his t'oats when it comes to Chemistry Geometry and Gym. Hobby Horses Activities S A A A Home Room Delegate llA Cho Club MICHELINA MERIANO Mtke 649 Marlyn Road Blom Childs School S P H S Plano Teacher Michelina IS a loving and sympathetic girl Her kindness IS unending Having begun her education ln the good schools of Italy she has added to it by completing the hlgh school course at Overbrook We slncerely hope that her work will be a success Hobby Reading Ac 1v1t1es S A A A SYLVIA GERTRUDE MEYERS Sy 1420 South 52nd Street F1 om Heston Grammar School P H Business Who is Sylvia what is she ee? Whv a quiet digmfied young lady seen but not heard It IS said 'tctlons speak louder than words This formed the task of her four short joyous years of school making hosts of friends through her Hne disposition and character Hobby DHIICIHH Activities S A A A Dancing Club Dlcta tion Big Sister Typewriting., Club SOCIHI Service Club H ' 7! t' -. .3 . . KK ZH ' 3 W. . . S. certainly, applies to Sylvia. She has faithfully per- , Q' B -rEan.uAR.Y- . - 1926 --f' I REVBEN H. Mn.1.ER Rubei' 4020 Fairmount Avenue From W. P. H. S. To Il. of P. We have often wondered just what makes Rube so popular and after years of thought and argu- ment, we have come to the decision that it must be his curly eyebrows. We think that Rube is going to be a politician because he has the gift of gab, and he loves to use it. Activities-S. A.: A. A.: Circulation Manager Beacon, 12Ag German Club: Business Manager Beacon, l2B: Patrol. SAMUEL HAROLD MILLER Marconi 4225 Viola Street From W. P. H. S. To College Station 3CP. Announcing the radio fiend in the person of Samuel Miller. Steinmetz will turn over in his grave when he learns that Sam wants to usurp his place in the electrical world. At that, we wouldn't be surprised to see him become an electrical engineer. Sam is really industrious. He is saving his coppers with the intention of building a radio station which will rival WJZ. Hobby-Broadcasting. Activities--Electric Club, Radio Club, Art Club, Beacon Staff. ELIZABETH MORRELL Betty 5535 Thompson Street From Hanna School, W. P. H. S. Business To sit and roam, in her imagination, the realm of Dreamland, was her keenest delight. Betty is full of pep and life and is always ow the lookout for a chance to cheer some one else. She possesses a pleas- ing personality and is alwa.ys ready to do some one a good turn. Hobby+Swimming. Activities-S. A., A. A., Dancing. -' -- -rann.uARx- J-71925-ef' 1 MARJORIE MOSES 5217 Berks Street From Heston Grammar School W. P. G. H. S. Business Here is one about the direction of whose future we are doubtful but about the success of which we are confident. She is a happy-go-lucky sort and lets Old Man Future take care of himself. She has con- tributed to the many call-downs the Senior girls re- ceived for their constant talking. Marjorie's hobby is-well We wont give her away. Hobby-Talking. ActivitieskS. A., A. A., 11B Delegate, 12A, 12B Alternate, Dramatic Club, 12B Forum, 12B Champion- ship Baseball, 12B Dictation Club. uluargieu uMaTg1s v 1 y SAMUEL MYERS IlSamY7 5701 Pine Street From W. P. H. S. Sum is one of our prominent clubmen. EDITH MURNICK Edicia 5949 Nassau Road To Normal From Holmes Junior High, W. P. H. S. Kind actions croirn thf'n1.vf'lves -with lasting days. Who rIc'.s'e1'uf's 10011. needs not tLHf0HIff'I S praise. Edith is a girl who has a smile for everyone, and a. pleasant word for all. She is ever willing to help when help is needed. It has been said of her, Her heart is golden. Hobby-Talking. Activities-S. A., A. A., Philozoic Club. To Cornell Without a doubt, he is the best little dues collector of Book 4. It's almost a pleasure to hand our ha.rd- earned money over to little Sa,mmie, and We give till it hurts. After each dues collection, Sam eats heartily, but we wouldn't call it a square meal. We don't blame you. lad. Hobby-Hitch hiking. Activities-S. A., A. A., Science Club, Assistant Treasurer 12B, Dramatic Club. Treasurer Science Club, Lunch Room Patrol, Forum. . 1131 S f IEBRXJARIYQ ,,., ,pfv 1 JACK NALIBOTSKY, Jake 5437 Woodcrest Street From Heston Grammar School. W. P. H. S. To College Jake has never been known to study for a test, quiz or any other form of annoyance, but the funniest part about it is he is here with us at graduation. All joking aside, though, Jake is a fine fellow and always ready to help another in distress. One thing he has on the rest of the fellows is that he never wears any of their clothes. They won't lit him. Hobby-Water polo. Activities-S. A.. A. A. PAULINE P. NEMEZ Pat 850 North 29th Street From Sulzberger Junior High School, W. P. H. S. To U. of Penna. or Normal In every game in athletics you can see Pauline participate. Pauline is a lot of fun, always ready for a good time. But where would she be without her mirror? Completely lost! Hobby-Swimming. Activities-S. A., A. A., Basketball Team, Baseball Team, Track Team, Swimming Club, Leaders' Club, Clio Club, Kit Cross Club. FANINIE NOSHENY Fan 4122 Lancaster Avenue Fiom Belmont School W P H S Business The girl with a heart like a hotel room for every body You should see her innocent smile but really there is a mlschlevous elf lurking behind those blue eyes of hers It may interest you to know that Fan is to be somebodys stenog and we all cer tainly wish her good luck Hobby Sleeping Activities S A A A Dlctatloll Club Dancing Club v ll H , .... . ' v , .1 fy - , Y . - . ., . ., , A LQH-,ilva v 1 v y 1 - ---4--' ' GPKBR-UAR.Y'! S -1926--f' I HIIDA A. NUTKUST 5924 Chancellor Street From W. P. H. S. Holmes Junior High. Business Hilda. is very witty and with her dry talk and ac- tions makes us laugh continually when we are with her. One of Hildas tricks when she is at a hotel. is to order more than she can eat. My dear child, that is bad for your reducing. Hobby-Dancing. Activities-A. A. S. A. Dictation Club, Dancing Club Beacon representative. VVII I IAM OCKNI It 'Billgf' 5415 Haverford Avenue From Parnassus High School VN. I. H. S. Bill is one of the quiet boys of our class. He is so quiet that you never know when hes around Perhaps this quiet temperament is due to the hustle and bustle and wild lite ot Phillv He came from a small town near Pittsburgh and has not been 'tccll mated to this lively old town Bill says that he 13 going to be a surgical doctor We wish you the best ot success Activities A A S A gl19l1C9C1llb MARIE ADEI INE 0 HARA R Pa 5823 Sansom Stieet From Atlantic City High Rutherford High Wadlelgh H 1 and VN P H S To U ot P Little Marie is the girl who IS everybodys fiiend Really we think she has not an enemy in this woild How can she with hei sweet disposition smiling countenance and good will toward all? It 1S quite impossible to imagine M3116 ln a fit of tenipei She Hobby Taking care of the Gym Office Activities V1cePres1dent of Mathematics Club Social Chairman of El Clrculo Espanol Phl10ZOlC Club Home Room Delegate President El Clrculo Espanol Big Sister . Ji 7 . l A 1 'I . v ' , .. ,, ' c , , . . X- ' 1 ' ' ' ' ll - H v A . 5 . l is in as tu N , , y 5 igl '. . . . is an example of what self-control can do for one. , 5 , , ., :V 5 .44.I.',-- -H I tltl . AY -4, , ,,,,,,,, , , ,---f ,,,.4,, ,, .. , ..,,.. .,,,. . .. .... . ,im ................ ....... ......... ........ , ,... . ......... E FN H --'- -IEBRUARY' S -Q 1926 V l HARRY MILTON ORTH Orthoptera 5011 Reno Street From Sulzberger Junior High, W. P. H. S. To Normal School Have you ever noticed that serious-minded young man in Dr. Burch's class? If you have not, you surely have missed something. We are going to tell you a secret if you want to hear it. Harry is the original he-man, but the girls get his goat. Poor Harry, though broken-hearted, will be a. great orator some day. He can argue on any subject from Evolu- tion to the use and price of hair tonic. Watch your ef' step, Harry. MAY OXMAN 6000 Oxford Street From Cassidy Grammar, W. P. H. S. To Temple Illil'0dllC'iiCl'S at this time would be superfluous. We are sure you a.ll know May: she can easily be recognized by her winning smile. Those who are familiar with May's writing will always remember her. She is a. diligent worker, and we can be as- sured that anything she undertakes will be suc- cessfully accomplished. Activities A. A., S. A., Midnite Oil. Dancing Club 12A. HobbyfMasticating Digestihles. Activities-S. A., A. A., Chairman of Social Com- mittee, Spanish Club, Forum Club. DOROTHY PACHTER KI-Dot!! 4166 Poplar Street From E. Spencer Miller, VV. P. H. S. U Dot is always the first person to get i11to action in any new movement. She was the first girl who really did any energetic work towards clearing the lunch room of dishes. How she made those freshies and sophs work! She's always ready to lend you anything from a penny check to a gym outfit. We hope she gets them back, Hobby-Driving. Activities-S. A., A. A., President of Clio Club, Dic- tation Club, Dancing Club. Leaders' Club, A. A. Rep- resentative 11B, Hl'fll'071 Business Staff, Big Sister. H, it Q39 :ff T . ' wiv - . ,- v W 1 -. -rumuAnY-f W 1928'-Y' 1 SAMUEL PATCHELL Sam 4 0 2 2 Aspen Street From W. P. H. S. Sam the quiet boy is always around when help is a baseball around he soon drops the book! c ivities-S. A.' A. . is needed. He is fond of reading, but when there A t . A DORIS L. PEPPER AIDOT!! 5318 West Berks Street From H. H. Furness, South Phila. High, W. P. H. S. To Normal Her favorite expression Do you know your Trig? Her constant occupation powdering her nose. But a truly lovable girl. Hobby-Dancing. Activities-S. A. A. A. Clio Club Banking Secre- tary Big Sister. DAVID PERCHONOCK Perch 1712 North Wilton Street From Heston Grammar Central High. To College Yes people Book 4 has as have all sections its scholastic bright light. This lad who goes under the name of Perch among his friends is a handy person to have a.round when a question is to be answered. Dave is a wiz when it comes to any- thing in chemistry. He had in his power to give a great deal of needed aid and it can be said that he gave it freely. Dave says that he has never spent more than twenty minutes writing an Fnglish comp! Ut. tst how could yon? Hobby-Tennis. Activities-S. A.. A. A. Inter-book and Inter-class Basketball Philatelic Club Championship 12A Base- ball Team. u 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 44 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 li 11 1 fi 11 1 it 11 1 1 1 s , 1 1 1 1 5, 11 1 ..- ... .. .............,..................... ..... .. . . . ,J , MM . . . . N 7 s QYEBRUAR-YJ - 1925 MJ 1 BENJAMIN LUCIFER PERRY ltBenJy 5243 Berks Street From W. P. H. S. and Hackett School. To Wharton School The1'e's a guy I'd like to kill. If he doesn't stop I will. He's got a ukelele and a voice that's loud and shrill. Well, folks, at last we've found Ukelele Mike. Yes, he has a ukelele and it will be his in ten more payments, at which time he will play the songs he pleases if he is able and providing the weather, the neighbors, and the Police Department allow it. His next appearance will be made in Penn Knot Eastern Pennj. Here's luck, Ben. Hobby-Ukelele. Prom Committee. HAZEL PICKERING Pic1cey'i 116 South 59th Street From W. P. H. S. and Holmes Junior High. Business Hazel Pickering, better known to her intimate friends as Picky, is known for her good nature and happy spirit. Hazel's only two worries seem to be school and,-boys. Cheer up, Picky, school will soon be over, and that will put an end to one of your worries. Hobby--Dancing. Activities-S. A., A. A., Dictation Club, Dancing Club, Representative of Advertising. Activities-S. A A A Dramatic Club Senior BEATRICE POLAKOFF H-Bee!! 6704 Woodland Avenue From Tilden Junior High School, W. P. H. S. To Normal Bee is a quiet girl, but still waters run deep. She has a very pleasant personality and is always there with a smile. Bee is extraordinary in that she likes History. In debating, Bee is an expert. She will often start an argument just for the fun of debating. In years to come we hope Bee will gain renown as a public orator. Hobby-Debating. Activities-S. A., A. A., Secretary of Forum, Treas- urer of Clio Club, Interscholastic Debating Team, Vice-President of Clio Club, Big Sister. ' Jiiif W i f A 4 L n At A BESSIE POLAND I 6113 locust Street She is the little i?J girl with the large, brown, innocent eyes who goes around calling everyone goodlookin . Many poor victims think that her expression is meant as a compliment towards their good looks. Poor children some day they will be rudely shaken! Yet withal Bessie is quite a scholar, always doing her work faithfully and willing to help her less fortunate classmates. She is an asset to the Senior Class. c ivities+S. A.: A. . QmwAnY-f -192-8 ' 1 JOHN PRICKETT Johnny 67 Hampden Street From W. B. Hanna and W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Johnny' is a. good fellow. He always has a smile for everyone. His cheery Hello is heard all through school. Johnny likes to experiment in the electrical line and anything you do not know he can tell you. He is one of the best fellows! Hobby-Experimental Electricity. Activities-S. A. A. A. Secretary of Science Club THEODORE PUBLICKER Ted 2208 North 51st Street From W P H S Heston Grammar Brown Prep To University of Penna Ted Publicker IS a walking advertisement of what Mullins Baby Food could do for one Ted stands 6 feet 3 inches in his stocking feet and he tips the beam at about 200 lbs He was on Over brooks football squad and he was much in evi dence at the games His ambition was to reduce to 190 lbs Hobby Football Activities S A A A Dramatic Club Dlnk Com mittee Football Team Clio Club 1 .1 U u rs Y Y 1 y , ni fl . . . ., , . M ,, . . . . ' 7 if YY , . . . , 1 - m . ., . ., , ' P Y ' ...... ........-.. . .......4...v..... ..,......................,.....-1, 1... .......4.. .......... . I .. pl! JT' 'I' H 5 5 C' ' member of Patrol. ft? Q FEBRUARY' 0 U S 31925 af- -'------ X 1 X LILLIAN REINHOLD 6lL,ilH 273 South Cecil Street From Holmes Junior High School, W. P. H. S. To College Lil certainly does make a wonderful goaler for our hockey team. And, she was on the basketball team, too. This young lady is our most ambiti- ous one: if you don't believe it, just look at her activities. Be good, Sweet Maid, and let who will be clever, Do noble things. not dream them all day long, And so make life, death, and that one vast forever, One grand, sweet song. Hobby-Tennis. Activities-President of S. A. Fall 1926, Senior Class President, Chairman 12A Ring Committee, served on Beacon staff two terms, 12A Baseball Team, Debating Club, School Seal Committee, Color Sergeant, 12B Hockey Team, Valedictorian. A. WAYNE RICHES -fRtCn 907 North 43rd Street From E. Spencer Miller, W. P. H. S. Work Our Wayne has always been very matter-of-fact and showed apparently little concern over the doings of the World Court of General McClellan. He is al- ways ready with a warm smile to greet his friends. His work in German has been very good' but we hope he will never have to put his knowledge of Trig to use. Wayne certainly has a good oppor- tunity of some day becoming ambassador to Ger- many. Hobby-Reading. Activities-S. A. A. A. SADIE RIFKIN ' Say 5224 Girard Avenue From Hanna School W. P. H. S, To Normal School Say is a decided blonde. It takes her some time to decide what she wants but when she decides oh my! Shes a clever stepper and all her spare mo- ments are used in perfecting new steps or studying Trig. Her willingness to help those in need makes her a. popular member of the class. Hobby-Dancing. Activities-S. A. A. A. Spanish Club Dancing Club Clio Club Big Sister. 1 U H , 4 H l ff ff - y Y V ll H i . 3 v L Y l l . .1,. bg f - -sv - We 'FEBRUARY' - -' 1925. 1 HARRY ROBBINS 3118 Spring Garden Street From Central High Morton McMichael. To U. of P. If you want to sell a pin or a diamond tiara get Robbins to do it for you and watch results. He is a. salesman par excellence and he didnt take a. cor- respondence school course either. Logic is his shield as you who have had occasion to argue with him know. He seems to see more in work than most of us do. May his illusions never be shattered. Hobby-Baseball. Activities-German Club, Vice-President Mathe- matics Club, Treasurer. Group Basketball, Group Baseball, Traffic Squad. ROBERTA ELLIS ROBINSON t'Robbie Lee 644 North Brooklyn Street From Newton Grammar, W. P. H. S. To Business College We can depend upon Robby Lee to give her earnest support to whatever our class undertakes. She is a Jolly friend and a good sport. Need any more be said? A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the wisest men. Hobby-Talking. Activities-A. A., S. A., 12A Basketball Team, Shorthand Club, Reporting Club, 12A and 12B Hockey Team. DOROTHY FAY ROSECRANS H-DotY9 N. E. Cor. Swarthmore Avenue and Chester Pike, Ridley Park, Pa. From Holmes Junior High, W. P. H. S. To Swarthmore College Dot says her hobby is talking. Anyone who is in her social science class will know this, for she and Mr, Hoagland are always arguing. Dot has the knack of getting acquainted and is a true friend of all who know her. Dot takes her studies much to heart and it is whispered that she cries when she flunks a test. Well! Well! Well! Don't worry, Dot, Santa will bring you some nice new handkerchiefs if you are a good girl. Hobby-Talking. Activities-French Club, Dramatic Club, Clio Club, Ring Committee, Beacon Staff, Secretary of 11B class. C' I i l i vfEBlLUAlLY' W., .H 5 1 I 5 l :fo I I IDA ROSENBLUM . From Holmes Junior High, W. P. H. S. Congenial beyond measure, her smile is always to be seen. She devotedly loves her work and tears are seen in her eyes when Friday comes, because she hates to have Saturday and Sunday without school. Hobby-Eating. Activities-S. A., A. A., Philatelic Club, Clio Club, Typewriting Club. HAZEL M. ROSENBAUM Hazie 749 Marlyn Road From W. P. H. S. To University of Penna. Whatever distaste Hazie has for Latin is easily balanced by her love of Trig, a subject in which she continually gets E's, and anyone who gets an E in Trig does not have to worry. Moreover, Hazel usually gets all E's and G's in her subjects. She is very active in school affairs and is very popular. Hobby-Dancing. Activities-A. A., S. A., A. A. Book Representative, 11B, 12A, 12B, A. A. Grade Representative, Senior Class Cabinet, Assistant Business Manager RECORD, Captain Basketball Team, Big Sister Committee. To Temple HATTIE ROSINSKY 6135 Cobb's Creek Parkway From W. P. H. S. and Holmes Junior High. If ever you are in trouble, Hattie always extends a helping handy that's an outstanding characteristic of hers. Did you know that she is poetically in- clined? Well, she is, and you should read some of her verses. Her beloved hobby is reading, and she can converse very intelligently on almost any cur- rent topic, in Greek and Turkish. Well, anything she does, she does well. She never gives up in despair. Hobby-Horseback riding. Activities-S. A.. A. A. f SAMUEL ROVNER Sam 923 North 43rd Street From E. S. Miller School, W. P. H. S. Sam is a good fellow. Always there with a pleas- ant smile. His ambition is to ride to Europe in a Ford. No, Sam, we won't go with you, but we will gladly read about it in the newspaper. Activities-S. A.: A. A. .n,mwAg,y. - 1928 vw- -- 'N ' ' 1 CAMERON C. ROW Cam 648 North Conestoga Street From VV. P. H. S. Cam has the entire faculty back of him. and they ha,ven't caught him yet. He loves the lunch room and he says that when he stands outside and looks into it he rs always reminded of Far from the Maddlng Crowd Cam has devoted the greater part of his llfe to music and as a result he has pro duced Herbles Hat hrs masterpiece Hobby Athletics Team Patrol FLOSSIE PAULINE RUBENSTONE 'Floss 2432 North 54th Street From Salisbury Grammar School W P H S To Temple University Floss is a quiet girl who attends to her own affairs She rs a scholar and a good one too There IS but one fault we find with Floss rn that her favorite subJect IS Trrg Oh Flossre how can you' Well here rs luck to our future Trlg teacher ot 0 H S Hobby Tennis Activities S A A A Science Club Mathematics Club Clio Club , , . . . I . ,, ' YY KK Y! 1 ' ' IK ' 1 71 ' , , ' , . , . , . I H , .,.. rs yr - - - , y . , - - - - - rr ry - . , ' - - sr - n ' - 1 1 - . rr - vy - y T . ., . ., , '- , . C .....,..............., J. .., ....-.... ,............. .. ....,........... ......... , il li ,............. .. be Activities S A A A Junior Class President School Seal Committee Senior Class Basketball SYLVIA RUBIN Blue Eyes' 5423 Arlington Street Sylvia is rather reserved until she gets acquainted. She is really very amusing and once you get ac- quainted with her you will enjoy her companionship. She intends to be a business woman, and we sure wish her just heaps of success in all her under- takings. Activities-Stenographer Class RECORDQ S. A.: A. A.g Clio Club, Dictation Clubg Big Sisterg Treasurer ---I--0 -YEBRUAR,Y': ,.192g'.,.f- l 1 of Shorthand Reporting Club. ' ELMER BYRON RUDOW .:Rudyyy 5479 Berks Street From C. H. S., Kearney School. To Temple School of Commerce Nobody understands Rudy. He is very fond of salted peanuts, bedtime stories, onions and other strange things. It might be interesting to note that Lord Byron's descendants glory in the fact that he was named after Elmer, but Rudy doesn't mind. As a man of science, he predicts a brilliant future for all bugs and buggers. We advise you to take up golf, Mr. Rudow. We know it to be one of the most important factors in a successful business man's life, and we know you will be successful. Hobby-Bug collecting. Activities-YS. A., A. A., Basketball, Forum. ALEXANDER SANDBERG sxsandyn 1672 Wilton Street From Kearney, C. H. S. To Temple University Sandy is one of the class members who is inter- ested in baseball and basketball, but when it comes to telling who's who in the pugilistic circles, he is all there. He is also interested in the school patrol, thereby helping to clear the halls and keep- ing order. You see, he is an all-around man. Hobby-Baseball. Activities-S. A., A. A., Class Basketball, Patrol, Traffic Squad. 7, . .,.. .yB5nuAR,y.f ..192,g..f- I JOHN T. SCHAEFER, Jn. Jack 5428 Arlington Street From McMichael W. P. H. S. To Penn-Law Jack is one of those supposedly quiet chaps, be- fore you know him. Blondy shines in all sports, especially in tennis and basketball, playing on the intergroup team in 12A. Jack wants to go to Penn and come out a full-fledged lawyer. Hobby-Athletics. u M 1 u n u u Activities-A. A., S. A., Assistant Banking Club, '27. FLORENCE SCLAR Ella Cindersv 1721 North 52nd Street From Heston Grammar School, Girls' High. To Normal Quiet Floss is loved by all. She is always lend- ing a. helping hand and is most sympathetic to all who are in trouble. Floss is a hard. steady worker, who always finishes what she begins. She has been successful in all her undertakings, and we wish her the very best of success for the future. Hobby-Horses. Activities-S. A.. A. A., Treasurer German Club, President German Club. JOSEPH SEI TZER Joe 4169 Leldy Avenue From Northeast High School Joe was a quiet little boy but he certainly was a demon on the soccer field In spite of his being very quiet and shy Joe was quite popular and was liked by everyone Activities S A A A Soc r . J A6 Y! Kl 17 ' ' ' v - , - ri n I - .3 . .3 ce. H.-Bn,UARy. L W f192g'.--- i I GLADYS L. SEMPLE zlsempsv 1728 North Redfield Street From Cassidy Grammar School, W. P. H. S. To Normal Semp -Who does not know Semp and think her just great? If anything humorous is to be plan- ned, we all look towards her. No one can imagine Gladys doing anything in any manner but quickly, precisely and thoroughly. Semp may not be an actress, but she certainly can illustrate those dra- matic emotions in Oral Expression. She is one of the best students in Overbrook. All these sterling qualities make Gladys a most popular student. Hobby-People. Activities-S. A., A. A., Advisory Council 12A, Vice- President Class 11B, Spanish Clubg Vice-President Spa.nish Club: Class Prophet 12Bg RECOIKD Staffg Dramatic Clubg Big Sister. MARGARET SHEARER Peggie 5417 Media Street From Heston Grammar, W. P. H. S. Organist When not dreaming over books, Margaret is listen- ing to some lovely melodies, for she believes that heard melodies a.re sweet, but those unheard are sweeter still. Some philosophy! Eh! VVhat'? Marge says that she intends to be an organist. We predict that it will come in quite handy some day. Hobby-Making scrap-books. Activities-S. A., A. A., Swimming Club, Travel Club. JAMES B. SHERMAN 'tJim Bud From S. P. H. S., W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Jim Sherman. who hails from S. P. H. S., also attended W. P. H. S. Then, not being satisfied, he had to go to 0. H. S. He is the reason for our late room. Although late in the morning, he is never late on the cinder path. Last but not least. he really tickles the ivoriesf' Hobby--Attending conferences. Activities-S. A., A. A., Varsity Track, Intersection sports. l-i-S2 V 9ruq,, ,,,,, , ,- -- -, fi-N FFBILUARY' -Q 1928 1 EUGENE SILBERSTEIN ilgrene!! 243 South Hirst Street From Holmes Junior High, W. P. H. S. To Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Stamp, stamp, stamp, the boys are marching, big ones, little ones, to the right, to the left. Oh, keep me from going mad. Stamps, stamps, stamps: but, hush, silence rains, snows, and hails, too, for all Gene'i cares. Classmates, don't forget to patronize Gene's drug store. We assure you it will have all modern improvements, including hardware, soda water and neckties. By the way, he'll fill your pre- scriptions, too. Hobby-Stamp collecting. Activities-S. A., A. A., Science Club. .,w CHARLOTTE SIMMONS Chots 6035 Columbia Avenue From Overbrook Grammar : Cassidy: NV. P. H. S. The class wouldn't be complete without Chots good natured smile and sparkling eyes. She is one of the best class patriots we have. It is girls like Chots that give our class activities the dependable support needed. Hobby-Dancing and Reading. Activities-S. A.: A. A.C Basketball Team: Danc- ing Club llB l2A. BERNARD SIMONSON 6iBe7unieY! Hoy!! 1732 North Wilton Street From Heston Grammar School, C. H. S. To Villanova Bernie is the sheik VU of Book 5. But he is more than that. Did you ever hear him argue with his friends about who did the most lessons the night before? I can't imagine how they could argue so much about nothing. Cy immediately follows the argument with the hoarsely muttered complaint of insomnia. Hobby-Nobody's business. Activities-S. A., A. A., Book Representative. Bra- con Staff, Rncokn Staff. -- ' ILL ' iii'- -is Gn:mwAn.Y- 'I 1- 1928' -MJ 1 SYLVIA SHEVES 4900 North 15th Street From E. S. Miller Grammar School, W. P. H. S. Sylvia I am sure is known to all of us. If her face is unfamiliar we all recognize her name as that at the bottom of those winsome stories in the Towers. Activities-S. A. A. A. Beacon staff 11B, 12A, Spanish Club Midnite Oil Club, Assistant Editor RECORD. SARAH SHORE .sRu8tysv 3831 Cambridge Street From Belmont School, W. P. H. S. To Normal In Reds there are combined the qualities of red hair and a pleasant personality. Endowed with the gifts of the gods, is it any wonder that she smiles as she does? Not only has she good scholarship, but she participates in athletic events and is a piano player of no mean ability. We expect great things of this very talented girl. . Hobby-Athletics JOSEPH SILBERMAN 101 North Millick Street From Holmes Junior High W P H S To Normal If sllence is golden time w1ll turn some of the silve in Svllerman s name to gold in his Jeans He is a sound thinker and extiemely conservative in his manner We have never known Joe to get up in class to recite unless he was sure of himself and very close to the polnt Joe s Voice IS deeper than the deepest bass drum and he expects to go to Normal School where he will attempt to teach the teachers a few things Hobby Reading and drawing Actlvltles S A A A Math Club Science Club Forum 1 , , , .... Y . W . K. X , . . ,,. A ,, - if H ' ll I YY ' ' y , , - . ., . .. , , , . .... ............. . .. ........ ...... . .. ......... ,, yi x s C - .- 1 Activities-S. A. A A leaders Club Kit Closs ' Club Art Club Clio Club I t , ,, ,,,,,,...,... ............. .. ..,....4.,, . ................4......- Gyg5p,UAR,Y- - 1925 -ff' 1 EVELYN SINGLEY Smgley 1547 North 62nd Street From Overbrook Grammar Cassldy W P H S To Pxerce Buslness College Mlss Slngley please stop talklng IS heard every five mmutes 1n Oral Expresslon class Yes Evs great glft IS talkmg out loud legardless of who lb gxvlng a recltatlon Can she sw1m Well the best way to find out IS to go down to the Y M C A and see her Basketball IS another of her hobbles She plays guard Wlth snap and pep Evelyn s hlgh hope IS to be somebodys C P A Although her secret ambltlon she clalms IS to sall the blue sea to a Romantlc Isle Hobby Sports ACtlVltleS S A A A Secretary 12A and 12B Basketball 11B and 12A Track 12A Danclng Class 12A and 12B AARON H SKLAR Booboo 1838 North 54th Street From Lee Heston W P H S To Normal School Do you know, sometlmes we wondel where he got that name Booboo 'P Is lt because he persplres fleely at the optlcs or IS he always tlWl1lg to scare the llttle ones by shout Boo 'P Anyway lf hed agree wxth h1s frlends once m a whlle he d be a good fellow Hobby Laughing LIDA SLOAN 6121 Oxford Street Ltd From W P H S To Cornell Watch our athlete sh1n1ng Well just watch Lida Does she play basketball? She IS one mean guard we are here to tell you She loves sports and IS a real one herself Basketball swlmmlng and hockey are her Chlef enterprlses Ask the hockey team what k1nd of an obstacle she makes Lxda IS also a good student Hobby Dancing Act1v1t1es S A A A Track Team Swlmmmg Club Hockey Basketball Team Beacon Staff 12A 11B Lunch Room Alde E as ' H E ! I E ' ' ' U I SY E , ' ' E . . , . . E y v 5 LK - U ' ll I! ' I ' ' . ' . . Z ' 7 Activities-S. A., A. A., science Club. 2 ' ' . , . 5 J - I ,,,,,,,, .... . . . 9 C out 1 fiih Hobby-Dancing Lunch Room Aide. YETTA E. SPECTOR Spec Little One 4241 Girard Avenue From E. Spencer Miller, W. P. H. S. Business Yetta was once so angry at a certain tree that she chopped it down. The low down of all this was that the tree had a branch which was 4 feet 11 inches from the ground, and every time Yetta would pass under it, the said branch would brush off Yetta's hat. Never mind, little one. You may grow up some day. Hobby-Dancing. Activities-S. A., A. A., Clio Club, Dictation Club, Dancing Club, Leaders' Club. Sister. -rsnnumwr .71926 N CHARLOTTE SMITH . 161 North Millick Street From Holmes Jr. Hgh W P H S Charlotte is a quiet girl but very popular Though she has decided to revolutionize the business world in future years, those who have heard her sing in the Glee Club have agreed that she has missed her calling, and that she should follow the operatic stage Activities-S. A. A A Glee Club Dictation Club ISOBEL J STONE 3616 Spring Garden Street From McMichael Grammar School W P H S Isobel is the girl who keeps things going She is so full of pep and Splflt that it is absolutely con tagious. She is, however of a serious nature too Izzy worked diligently to make the RECORD a suc cess, and no one can say she did not manage the advertising department well Hobby-Ruining good ts pevsuters Activities-S. A. A A Dancing Club Dramatic Club, Dictation Club C110 Club Patrol Advertising Manager RECORD, Track Team Typewrltzng Club Big RFQ -l'EBlLUAR.Y', A1926 1 MARION E. STOVER P01Jl7ill 6455 Woodcrest Avenue From H. C. Lea, W. P. H. S. To U. of P. We are all wondering if Marion's fascinating smile and winning ways will put her behind the bright lights before long. Marion always has that cheerful smile to greet us, no wonder she has so many friends. Hobby-Horseback riding. Activities-S. A., A. A., leading part in Captain Applejackf' 12A Secretary of French Club, 11B Presi- dent Dancing Club, 11B Ba.sketbal1, Secretary of Dra- matic Club, Operetta, Commencement Speaker. VIRGINIA M. STREET Ginny 5312 Lancaster Avenue From Heston, W. P. H. S. To Normal Ginny Street, better known to the basketball team as the Champ Side-Center, is talented in more ways than one. Those members of the class who visited Washington know what Ginny can do with a sheet of music and a. piano accompaniment. Sing! Why that girl can sing as well as any bird! Hobby-Athletics. Activities-S. A., A. A., Class Secretary, Bear-on Staff 11B and 12A, Clio Club, Dramatic Club, Dancing Club, Book Delegate 11B, 12A, Alternate 12B, Basket- ball First Team llB and l2A, Big Sister, Glee Club l2B, Commencement Speaker. TEOKA SUTTER uyyobyn 1706 North 55th Street From Heston Grammar, W. P. H. S. To Temple University The success of the girls' athletics this term is all due to Toby's wonderful work as President. Does Toby like Spanish, and how? Activities4S. A., A. A., President Girls' Athletics, Dancing Club, Circulo Espanol, Track Team, Bas- ketball l2A, Clio Club, Big Sister. if Af-PR -- 'YBBH-UAR,Y': -1926!-f' an , DOROTHY H. TASHJIAN uzvashu 6100 Walnut Street From W. P. H. S. To Pennsylvania Dot is our class Tomboy. She always has some part in every phase of athletics, being on the track, baseball, and hockey teams. In fact, she seems to take an interest in everything pertaining to the Girls' A. A. She is crazy about driving that car of her father's around and can often be seen in it. Dot is usually happy go lucky. All who joy would win, must share it. Happiness was born a twin. Hobby-All sports. Activities-S. A., A. A., Vice-President of A. A. spring '27, Secretary of A. A. in fall 1926, Basketball, Swimming Club, Dancing Club, Aesthetic Dancing Class, Manager of Hockey, A. A. Book Representa- tive, Class Track Team. FRANK L. TAYLOR Coca Cola King 6116 Irving Street From W. P. H. S. To U. of P. Our Frank is very temperamental, and while most of us think we know him, we are mistaken. We do not know his innermost soul. He has a taste for the beautiful and artistic, as was shown by his dance in Washington. He is quite a poet, and one young lady told him that he was just the kind of boy who could write poetry. fit is said that Coca Cola makes a person dopey. Frank's the king of the drinkers.J Does that make any difference? Outside of talking to strange girls in hotel dining-rooms and staying up all night, he is a fine lad and we all like him. Hobby-Drinking Coca Colas. Activities-S. A., A. A., Track Squad, Glee Club Spanish Club, Patrol, Dramatic Club. MILDRED TAYLOR Mi 6405 Overbrook Avenue From Henry C. Lea School, W. P. H. S. To Michigan College Who has not heard of one of the Red and Gray's best athletes, or better yet, cheered for her when she scored victories for her classmates. Ever since there has been any activity in the way of girls' athletics here, Mil has always been right on top. Along with her splendid sportsmanship, Mil has a win- ning personality that enables her to be a good pal Hobby-Sports. Activities-S. A., A. A., President of Girls' Ath- letics 11B, 12A, A. A. Captain 11B, l2A, Interclass and Interscholastic Track Team 12A, Basketball Team l1B, 12A, Baseball Team 11B, Swimming Club. H Z!! to everyone. ju be 1 A nun l.,,l..f -1 -... ' YIBIUAKYJ -'1925 1 WALTER S. THOMPSON Walt 719 North Edgemore Road From Ardmore School, W. P. H. S. His chief hobby is sailing, and when anyone speaks of boats, he is all ears, but of course he turns to football in the fall and hockey in the winter. Al- though Walt glories in the achievements of 0. H. S., his interest in school life, other than an education, centers in The Towers. Hobby-Sailing. Activities-S. A., A. A., Business Staff of Towers. MAURICE C TOPI IN WILLIAM TOLL Bil 4338 Wallace Street From Belmont Grammar School W. P. H. S. To University of Pennsylvania, Bill Poll an energetic member of our class stands rather high in his lessons for such a small boy He knows his oats when it comes to Trlg and Social Science in fact he rates in all of hls studies Another of Bills good qualities is his ability to sing He knows the words of all the latest song hits and can hold his own in any chorus Hobby Football Activities S A A A Top 5433 Upland Way From Central High School To Philadelphia College of Phaimacy Top is really a fast boy Hes so fast and up so early that he often meets himself coming back from the day before Take heed Old Top Chemistry is a good thing to stay away from some of those chem lcals have a nasty habit of biting back Edison in vented the electric bulb but remember Maurice we stlll get light from the sun Hobby Chemistry Group Treasurer Circulation Department Beacon Staff German Club Advertsing Manager Beacon ll l!! , .. H , , n , ' u yr . H . ,, U ' ' 77. ' H H ' . , , ' H ' 7 H . 1 1 . Y U . 1 . ., . . 1 . J Av gg 77 H Y! ' 1 .. ,, - - . , , 5 . , , , Activities-S. A., A. A., Business Manager RECORD K 3 ALEXANDER VOGELSOHN Sandy 1645 North 61st Street From Cassidy Grammar School, W. P. H. S. Sandy is the lad who is continually having a ripping good time, especially down in the gym. We have never seen one person rui11 more perfectly good gym suits in so short a time as does Sa.ndy. Activities-S. A., A. A., Lunch Aide, TraHic Squad, President German Club. fi? .I-EBRUARY. ,L 1925 .M-J 1 HOWELL KENNETH VANDERVEER HHal!! 5330 Girard Avenue From Wm. B. Hanna, W. P. H. S. Business Howell Vanderveer is the only and original heart- breaker in the Senior Class. He thoroughly believes in the motto, One for all and all for one. Howell is not only admired by all the girls, but is liked also by every fellow. We, who know Howell, think that he would adorn the teaching profession, judging from the number of silly questions he is able to ask in three minutes. Hobby-Da.ncing. Activties-S. A., A. A.. Patrol, Dramatic Club. To Temple C. FRED WAGNER, 3RD KKF7-eil!! 5725 Spruce Street From Holmes Junior High, W. P. H. S. To Penn Fred is a. perfect example of the principle that you never can tell. It was seldom that Fritz ever opened a book to study, but the funny part of it is he is with us at graduation. Fred has established an enviable record in his studies and activities, and he was one of the committee that made our Prom the success it was. Hobby-Automobiles. Activities-S. A., A. A., Ring Committee 12A, Senior Prom Committee 12B, S. A. Delegate 12B, A. A. Representative 11B and 12A, Beacon Repre- sentative 11B, 12A, Business Staff Beacon 12A, 12B. 5 LEON WALKER 431 North Salford Street From W. P. H. S. Even editors occasionally strike a snag. The ques- tion which confronts us is--what can we say about Leonida. ? That is the trouble with all the fellows who have no shortcomings and are model students. With them it is the same old grind from day to day- work eat. and sleep. The monotony of it must be appalling. Walker is a good illustration of still waters running deep. ,We believe, however, that hr has his share of the proverbial gray matter. Ac ivities-S. A. A. A. -rsnnUAR,Y w1928v-f' 1 ISABELLE WARD G 87! 5709 Pine Street From Holmes Junior High, W. P. H. S. To Normal Isabelle is one of the brilliant students who are going through high school in three and a half years. We really became acquainted with Isabelle at Wash- ington. Though rather quiet, she is ta.ll, slender and very attractive, with a sweet, melodious voice. Really you have missed something in this old world if you don't know Isabelle. Hobby-Tennis. CHARLES WEINSTEIN 1747 North 53rd Street Charley comes from Southern. Maybe that is why he insists upon being called Colonel and in- sists upon slurring his R's. He says he is going to be an electrical engineer. We think he will make good, because besides chemistry, all that we ever hear him talk about are volts, amperes, coils, etc. We are very sure that he will be heard from in the electrical world very shortly. Activities-S. A., A. A. Activities-S. A A A Book Representative Dane ing Club, Latin Club Secretary -IEBWARY-f w192Kv-'J ' 1 RICHARD JOHN WELSH f-Dick 5515 Media Street From W. P. H. S. Dick is a woman-hater. Although he is not a six-footer, he has a heart as big as one, and will lend Eversharp lead to anyone if he has it. fHei usually hasn't.J His favorite subject is Algebra, and in case you do not know the value of X , go to Dick. Last winter, in learning to drive, he unintentionally took the fender off his Lizzie, by hitting a truck. No, Dora, Richard does not come from the British Isles, even if he is Welsh. Hobby-Swimming. Activities-S. A., A. A., Lunch Room Aide. N WSW DOROTHY WELLS Babe Spank Dot 5516 Lansdowne Avenue From Hannah, McMichael, W. P. H. S, Secretary Dot is a. jolly good fellow, and always willing to lend a. helping hand. She is exceedingly industrious and a dandy worker. Although she was full of fun and always in everything, her studies never suffered. Hobby-Dancing. Activities-S. A., A. A., Clio Club, Clio Club Secre- tay, Dictation Club, Dancing Club, Bookkeeper for the Record, Patrol. Lunch Room Aide. Business MABEL WESTER Malls 818 Kenmore Road, Overbrook From Overbrook Grammar, Cassidy, W. P. I-I. S. To Normal School Mabs has one high ambition, and that is to fly the Atlantic alone. The way Mabs fiies around the floor in basketball, it is no wonder she wants to ily the Atlantic. She has another ambition too. If you ask her what it is she will say, Don't tell any- body and I'l1 tell you. It is to be a High School teacher, and a iiapper at that, and to give the poor students compositions as long as the ones she had to write. Hobby-Horseback riding. Activities-S. A., A. A., Basketball, Aesthetic Danc- ing, Dramatic Club, minor part in Christmas Play Big Sister, Track Team. 4 ' R i-In 'LY Grnsnumur' -'l928'v ' 1 . HOWARD WHEATON, - Wheat 5529 Irving Street From Holmes Junior High School, W. P. H. S. Work Howard is a very popular gentleman in the Senior Class. His method of pulling wise cracks is sym- 1 bolic of his ever-present geniality. Howard is famous l in other respects also. Was it not he who proved ' himself by far the champion consomme imbiber W of the class? All who witnessed Howard's remark- 1 able Uconsomme consuming feat will not begrudge him this title, we feel sure. His ambition is to be a great business man, and his success is un- , doubtedly assured if he conquers business problems , in the same admirable way that he has won friends. 1 I Hobby-Sleep. - Activities-S. A., A. A., Business Staff of Beacon. Representative of A. A. D 1 i WILBUR WHITE , Hi-ya i 1317 North 59th Street - From Hanna School, W. P. H. S. Work Whitey is not as black as the name implies. 211' Last summer he almost saved a girl from drowning at Atlantic City, but a Life Guard beat him to it. ' Almost we had a hero! Wilbur's ambition is to swim Hudson Bay, and thus become a lawyer. Hobby-Loafing. Activities-A. A., S. A. u r BERTHA WIENER l 5404 Arlington Street - Bert From Heston Grammar School, W. P. H. S. To Dickinson Bertie is the leading patron of a certain confec- tion in the Senior Class. If it were not for her, Wrigley would be in the poorhouse. Aside from this enviable trait, Bertie has a winsome personality and is known for the largeness of her heart. Hobby-Tennis, Treating a stiff neck. Activities-QS. A., A. A., Lunch Room Aide, Dancing Club. l 4 C ,, ,, ,, ,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,.,,,,,,..,, ,...,,...,..... . . . . . . ....,... gag ,....................... .. . Q -7 i vs 1 day! BERTRAM H WIMER Bert 1041 lansdovwne Avenue Plom Wm B Hanna, W P H S Berts favorite pastime IS baptlzmg people with L water pistol Just ask one of the unfortunates who walked by his door in the hotel in Washington Sometimes vou do not know when Bert is around hut tl en asain he IS a veritable S'1t'1n on Wheels when he gets golng so watch out Hobby Tennls IVITIQQ A A bubblmg over IYITIGS S A w .. ,, KA 5 - , if -, F ' , ' ' 1. Y 3 H , ,, . . . . . V. .ae z ' . . F' . . . . ' - .4 ,, - ' . - Act' ' ' .,-S. . ., . A. I .. H - , Act' ' .- . . 5 r 1. ek U Q ug -rssnumur-1 U S I-1926 DAVID R WILCOX 5528 Irvlng Street From Holmes Jr. Hlgh W P H S Dave is a fellow who gives support ln a. quiet unobtrusive way. He IS always ready to do a favor if he can. We wonder lf he Wlll be an admiral some Nature made htm as' she should Not too bad and not too good Hobby Sailing Mechanics Activities S A A A Secretary and Treasuler of Banjo Mandolin Club IDA YESERSKY 1232 North 52nd Street From Heston Grammar School W P H S Ida is one of those studious UD and mlschlevous girls She has quite a, list of activities and her spontaneous COIl1bUSt1OIl keeps her ln popular de mand She 1S forever effervesclng and keeps the class -'ElR.UAR.Y': v-f1925'.,.f- WILLIAM C. ADAMS 124 South Market Street, Shamokin, Pa. From Overbrook School for the Blind. To Wharton School our building about lunch time. However, he is not so lucky after all, because he has to take the rest at the Overbrook Institute. You see, he has it all over us, because he is accomplished as a Braille system operator. Activities-S. A.' A. A. ARTHUR COPELAND 'Bunnyn Overbrook School for the Blind From Overbrook School for the Blind. To University of Pennsylvania Arthur Copeland better known as Rabbit, has looked down upon his classmates 1 Bill is one of our few students who have only two or three subjects. He leaves I many times. This does not mean that Mr. Copeland is of the high-hatting type, but his physique is to blame. Rabbit has been a prominent figure on the athletic held, bearing the colors of the Overbrook School for the Blind. He entered Overbrook High in order to complete his high school education. Hobby-Swimming. Activities-S. A., A. A. JOSEPH FREEDMAN 1627 North 61st Street Joe out-did us all by graduating in three and a half years. While he was with us he took an active part in athletics. Now he is studying at Temple University. Activities-S. A.: A. A. HYMAN GLASSMAN Rushy 128 South Redheld Street From Holmes Jr. High: W. P. H. S. To P61111 State In his earlier days Rush was such a ruiliian, that, as little as he was, he was only too willing to take on anybody. We admired his spunk but certainly not his common sense. However, as Rush advanced, that rough edge was tiled down, and we now have the finished product-a gentleman from ear to ear. Hobby-Athletics. Activities S A A A German Club Spanish Club JOSEPH GOLOB Gologbzaltssimo 1339 North 65th Street From Wm B Hanna School W P H S To West Point Goloblalisslmo IS a mystery to all of us He sings sopiano NJ better than most girls and when lt comes to aesthetic dancing none in the class can surpass him. We must give him credit for helping protect our country Yes sir he is a National Guard, and he expects to become a cadet IH West Point after which he will surely be placed in command of the U S Army Hobby Topography Activities S A A A ESTHER GOODMAN 6230 Ellsworth Street Full of fun an ardent upholder of Overbrook s standards is Esther She is always eager participant but the walking at Washington was a little too much for her. -XClVltlES S A A A . . . , Q l , T 4 - 1 - Q n I 1 . H . . . ., . . , . . . . ,, . . . ,, . . I . v . . - . , . - y 1 y . T . ., - . , ,I I . 8-I1 , ' - t' ' ' .-- . . Z . . .. .. .. . ............. ........ . . .... . .............. . . ..... .. .. .. .. .. . .... ,....... .. . . . ..... . .. . .. .. . ' ' 1 1 1, , ----A-L -- - - 5 l 'YV -'A- - '--'- QI'EBRfUAR,Y'! -1926-MJ '- LQ' , P RUSSEL R. HIRSH Russ From Overbrook School for the Blind. To Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania l Russ, as we always want to call him, hails from the city of Allentown, where the proverbial opportunity knocks more than once at one's door and the Pennsylvania Dutch flourish and prosper, accordingly. We all sincerely wish Russ heaps of success, and we know he will attain his goal. , Hobby-Radio. Q , Activities-S. A., A. A. 1 SAMUEL W. HIRSCH nsamu 212 South 59th street ' From Holmes Junior High, W. P. H. S. To Syracuse 1 Shy, modest, and shrinking as a violet, Sam refused to have his picture took, I But still he's a vicious character. They always are accusing Sam of everything that goes wrong, but we expect Sam to get up in the world, especially if he is ,, presented with an airplane. ' Hobby-Aunt eating. i Activities-S. A., A. A., Vice-President Spanish Club 11B, Track Team. 5 i I GORDON LECHNER 1 From Overbrook School for the Blind. i Gordon, who is known to his friends as Gordy, was a pupil for nine years at the , Overlrook School for the Blind. He was graduated from that institution in 1926, J, and since that time has been attending this school. During the short time he has 1, been with us, he has won many friends. Activities-S. A., A. A. 1 GRACE OCKSEREIDER I From Overbrook School for the Blind. I Grace ranks among our conscientious workers. She certainly supports Overbrook 1 in raising its standard of scholarship. Most of us know Grace's ever pleasant manner. 5 Activities-S. A.: A. A I I WALTER SIONSKY 5 Noble, Pa. From W. P. H. S. To Temple E Si is small, but oh, my! He specializes in handling the fairer sex, and it seems 'I he always picked them three heads taller than himself. Si is one of the class's bright i lights, graduating in three and a half years. His pal is Joe Freedman, and he is to Joe what butter is to bread. Everyone liked Si for his good nature and broad smile. Activities-S. A.: A. A. .1 5 I JAMES LEONARD THOMAS . lIJ1:,, '!! Q From Overbrook School for the Blind. To U. of P. 1: .- I Jim is very popular with the boys. He is very studious and is always sitting in some corner with a book. He is a talented musician, having won second prize in a 'I contest 1a.st June. Jim has a very large vocabulary, and his a.mbition is to attend the 1-' University of Pennsylvania in order to study insurance. if I. .I I iz B? -.-- - ---..l.f1 Ji vw N Q Us Ti Of XR N S, f QQ I 4. X5 Gunn-UADX-. -- 1928 M KM x if? SQ' , 0f5 'wAfZW,'A?'27 . 'Q' wx wL,fJW f4Z? f 45255 Qiiw f f5f26W+fJM Qi xii if YM ?!QWwffZ4vVi,2 by ge. . 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V '- 'Z' 1 - s - l' ' 7192 r nnumzx T gg 5' 71 ll T01 y WRITTEN AND DELIVERED BY JACK LILIENFELD LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: T IS a privilege as President of the Students Association to extend to you the parents relatives and friends of those graduating a most hearty and sincere welcome We are happy to have you assembled this evening because we feel that at the conclusion of these commencement exercises the first in the school s life you will be better acquainted with this institution. This occasion is a milestone in the history of the school for Overbrook High School is new. The students as well as the faculty have looked forward to this memorable evening since it is our first oppor- tunity to tell you about the school for which we have striven so earnestly in the past year and a half' for we feel that you are deeply Interested not only in the welfare of individuals but also in the school The fact that this institution is comparatively new reiiects in no manner upon its organization and completeness. You will hear how we have grown and developed in all the departments that go to make up a high school of this calibre -how in a word we have found ourselves. The parents who send their children to the high schools in most cases realize only what their children are getting from school in concrete book knowledge. But besides the facts and information they receive from books there is a necessary preparation for life far greater than book knowledge that the students receive in high school Such things as devel- opment of character ability to earn a living and power to maintain social relations are important objectives in the training of the students. Other speakers on the program will explain how this school prepares 1tS students for every walk of life. We trust that it will be of interest to you to know just what Overbrook is doing for your boys and girls. Ladies and gentlemen again allow me to extend the welcome of the school I hope you will not only enjoy the program in store this evening but also rejoice and be proud that your sons and daughters have graduated from such an institution as the Overbrook High School. ff Q .. V ,. N- ... l I 0 c vlrmlk v a 9 r x 9 1 r . . , . 9 9 . . s 1 . 9 . 9 r v 1 v . . 9 . . v x . I 7 . ' 9 N ' 77 ! .pg5p,UAR,y- ,I S .- 1925 .QA --'---- --'---'-'--- 1 Gherhrunh illiraining fur Engineering WRITTEN BY DAVID HAYLLAR DELIVERED BY JEROME LINDAUER EW people realize the great field covered by the word, Engineer- ing. Of Overbrook High School's connection with this field there is much to be said. However, before entering the subject of this schools possibilities as a preparatory institution of engineering, let me present to you the phases of an engineer's work. The chemical engineer tests the steel and concrete used in our huge, modern sky-scrapers, and turns industries' wastes into valuable by-pro- ducts The designing engineer plots and plans the public works of a community. The civil engineer, the builder of our offices, our theaters our roads and our bridges is perhaps the greatest of these workers. Of course under these leaders there are hundreds of engineers of a lesser magnitude but each in the course of his work strives for the same end a better and greater civilization Since there are so many spheres of activity in this field it is diflicult to lay a hand on any one elementary school and say this institution is the best there is for preparatory study in engineering. However Overbrook has been acknowledged by several of the country s noted educators to be one of the finest schools in this line not only in excellence of equipment but also in the ability of instructors. Fifteen members of our faculty are teachers in the Mechanic Arts course each one skilled and competent in his or her own l1ne and many of these are fully able to instruct and advise in other subjects. Our school has the best mechanical equipment that money may buy. In one of these spacious shops there are machines whose total cost approximated 2540 000 Each mechanical device was chosen with the utmost care and consideration of any dangerous feature in its construction Let us take a hurried survey of the shops On the ground floor there is a machine shop Here we are able to construct anything from a simple nail set to an intricate machine where the limit of measurement may be as low as five ten thousandths of an inch A person understanding machinery would see that there are fourteen engine lathes of the most modern design Flanking these are two shapers and two milling machines which are almost fool proof An automatic saw and a large universal grinder occupy the space between There is names have no meaning to the average llstener but to the machinist they convey the ldea of a well balanced efliclent shop In addition to this there is the wood shop where pattern making and wood turning are taught also a speed lathe for polishing and a large drill press. Perhaps all these C- . .. .. .. .... . . . ...... . . .--- - - - 1 The basement is the site of a well equipped auto-laboratory, while up- stairs are two electrical rooms, where the intricacies of wiring and the mysteries of a dynamo are studied. On the fourth fioor, in well lighted, excellently equipped rooms, the boys are initiated into the secrets of draft- ing This is a most interesting study for all boys, and their success may be seen in the number of drawings on the exhibition boards in these rooms the best 1n the city ' Then we have the mathematical division of the course Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry the engineers absolute necessity are all The department is also fortunate in a blue-printing machine that is one of offered The Mathematics Department often co-operates with the boys of the Mechanic Arts course in coaching them in special problems that fre- quently arise in drafting For the one Who looks forward to Chemical Engineering Overbrook offers a short course in chemistry Any student will be glad to bear me out in my statement that the chemical laboratories of our school are excel- lent in equipment So we may see that the Overbrook High School occupies a high post in the ranks of the engineering preparatory schools whether in chemical civil electrical or mechanical engineering Preparation for the Jfuture WRITTEN BY SYLVIA Sl-IEVES DELIVERED BY VIRGINIA STREET school bringing with us timidity and dim aims The ideallsts among us saw 'beyond this day achievements glorious but vague and others saw nothing but a long succession of years which would take from us our youth and our youthful companions and leave us dull labor and a lonely hearth If Overbrook has made the future of every individual of this class a little less uncertain a little more clearly defined it has performed a mighty task We have reached the threshold of years that are to prove whether or not Overbrook has given us that advantage We have reached a point from which we can look back and see how we have been equipped to cross that threshold a point from which we can look forward and see how our training applies itself to what little we can anticipate of coming years T IS four years, four full and vital years, since most of us entered high fi? --- --1 QyEBn,UAR,1. S .,. 1g28' .M-J When from a maze of ever changing hopes and ambitions, we gleaned definite objectives some of us decided to enter the business World, others turned to the professions, and still others found that their interests lay 1n muslc Today we are asking how much Overbrook has aided us in approaching those goals. Commerclal students are now capable of obtaining and holding clerical positions academic students are ready to enter normal school or the university or college of their choice, and those who specialized in musical subjects have a valuable background for future study. Our courses in commerce science history, mathematics, foreign languages, English, and music have been arranged for those purposes. However, they have also interested us 1n the world we live in and in the advance of civilization, 1 7 ! 9 ! ! they have impressed upon us the value of concentration and accuracy, they have shown us the way to tolerance, and they have introduced us to the Wonders of the written and spoken word. They have given these things to us in addition to actual subject matter, even above subject matter in importance, for though the sum total of our knowledge of our subjects is necessarily small, we have become interested in them. They have planted in us an incentive to increase our knowledge for personal pleasure and satisfaction. 1 Through such extensive curriculums we have been prepared to venture upon our varied careers. We are convinced that we shall have need of such strength in scholarship and personality as only a broadened scope, a wide field of interests can develop in us, and we are assured that Overbrook has fostered those methods of teaching which tend to encourage such strength. Scholarship and personality! The one to make possible the pur- suance and enjoyment of culture, the other to inspire our fellowmen with confidence in the value of culture. That is what we Want to do-work toward a higher life and incite others to follow. Shall we succeed? No one can answer that questlon now but 1n one sense few of us can fail We have been awakened to the beauty of life and of humanlty We have advanced far on the road to a sane useful life. Above all we have attained a greater ability to make of our inner life- the most 1mportant part of our life a structure fine 1n its breadth of v1s1on noble in lts struggle for understanding -wiv ,X l ' ! ' 7 , , , . ' s . c ,,,,,,, ..... ........ - jf' -4.. . .... I - Q is 'r fN. A.- '- - ---'- '-- G n1nn,uAn,Y-' .-1926-A WRITTEN BY DAVID WILCOX DELIVERED BY MARION STOVER ACK in the days of the fall of 'twenty-six, the Overbrook High School opened its doors for the first time to students. How long ago those hollow days seem now! The building was new, strange, and incomplete. Workmen were still occupied in it when we arrived and were still at work many months afterward. Three thousand students surged in through those doors. Three thousand serried into an empty shell that was called by men a high school. ! 015132 Svnbunl that jfuunh Zltselt Three thousand minds three thousand voices, three thousand thoughts of three thousand kinds-all were blended together into one unearthly din. Every high school in the city made some small contribution, by transfer, to our initial pupilage. Some came from Central, some from Northeast, some from Southern, and many from West Philly, all bringing with them old ideas from old schools. Then there was the faculty,-five score and six, all told. They also represented practically every high school in our great system, all accus- tomed to different types of schools, organizations, and administrations. We were as square pegs in round holes. At times it was both difficult and disturbing to adjust one's self to Overbrook ways. We were a collec- tion of parts like a new car that had not yet run its thousand miles In February our speedometer had reached the five hundred mile mark It was time to change our oil A new term began. Friction and Time had by now partially worn away the rough The great seething mass of students gradually calmed and began slowly to rotate around a center. That rotating center ever spread like a ripple on the waters until it enveloped the very edges of the mass What was that center? The Students Association which was formed for the purpose of promoting loyalty to the Overbrook High School good fellow ship among students and faculty and good citizenship in school and com munity But yet there was an undertone here a little knock there a chatter of parts Time for us to be adiusted a little carbon to be scraped here and a bit of grease and oil needed there Back we go to our daily routine with new pick up and vim Slowly our speedometer ticks away the miles of time-five hundred six hundred seven hundred nine hundred a thousand miles and all s Well We win our first victory Our teams come from the field crowned with glory Every piece of our great engine IS working working at high speed with that steady low hum of power Who are you? laughingly asks our engineer to this new voice I am the OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL comes the proud reply I guess I was slow in coming but I m on my toes and full of fight now Slow but sure By the way how do you like it now you have found yourself 'P GREATVY' is the cheery reply . . . . . . 9 . , . 7 2 , - , - . . ! 7 . Q T , as ' n - - - . . . 7 Y 7 . , . . , . . - - . . . , . cc u ' - - - ' ' - u as , . u ' ' r ,, 9 . as - - 9 ' 7 ' n . u v - . . . . WEN T1 rr -rsnn.UAnY-. M S --f 192 uf' 6 fllilr. Snbndfs Qhhrzss T is most fitting that at this first commencement of ours you should take the opportunity, through your essays, to reveal to your parents and friends Overbrook's opportunities. We all take just pride in this in the variety and richness of the many courses in the school's program of studies In these particulars Overbrook set new high standards for the high schools of the Clty. Until its opening eighteen months ago, no high school of our system boasted so extensive and so complete a physical equipment and so varied and inclusive an educational offering. For the first time in its history the Board of Education provided in a single build- ing and in a single organization for the education of all the children of all the people of a given section of the city. In older schools the Board provided for the giving of some or most of the courses of instruction. Here it provided for all. No boy or girl needs to leave the Overbrook district to get the education desired. Here the opportunities range all the way from the earliest traditional college and professional preparation to the most recent and practical training in the basic arts that underly our commercial and industrial life. magnificent building, in the completeness of its instructional plant, and These things are patent to all. One needs only to go about this building and to read the school's varied curriculums, to realize that here we have a university of high school opportunities unsurpassed in the country. But there are other advantages less obvious, though none-the- less important, to which I would call your attention. They may have escaped your observation or, may be, you are not yet old enough to sense them and to appreciate them. Fine buildings and comprehensive programs of study are all right to start with, but in themselves they do not make a school. An administra- tion of a peculiar type is necessary to make them function in the best interests of all the students. Boys and girls differ not only in native capacities, but also in aptitudes, ambitions, and degrees of application. A school is not a good school today that does not make provision for studying these differences and for developing them. We are fortunate in having had provided for us the type of administrative machinery that performs this service. It is what is known as the individual type of administration as opposed to the collective type of the schools of your fathers and mothers. Here each student is the unit for consideration, there it was the group or section. Here our guidance organization gets hold of the student at entrance, considers his record of the past, directs his progress from term to term in the light of his aims, and endeavors to iit the courses to his needs, giving due consideration to his capabilities and aspirations. R S FX GYEBILUARY' -1926-P 1 He proceeds through the grades of the school as an independent unit as fast as he can unhampered by the progress of his classmates. Should he ahead and graduate in three or three-and-a-half instead of four years We have many such students in this school. This is in sharp contrast to the old system in which pupils were organized in rigid sections carried along in lock-step from grade to grade, and no one allowed to graduate in less than the prescribed four years-a custom opposed to the best interests of both the bright and the dull, the ambitious and the un- ambitious This personal freedom to the individual in the development of his best powers free of the group, is one of Overbrook's finest oppor- show marked ability and industry, provision is made for him to forge tunities. The second good feature of the school which you have not mentioned in your essays is the presence here of boys and girls in equal numbers living and working under like conditions. I do not believe you realize appreciate the situation. Before this school was opened, no senior high school in Philadelphia was co-educational. Some were known as com- bined schools--boys and girls in the same building but taught in separate classes and treated as quite separate and distinct groups in all school activities. The Board of Education inaugurated a new policy in organiz- ing the Overbrook High School, the policy of complete co-education American high schools have two prime functions, one, the mental develop- ment, or education in the old sense, of its students, the other, the fitting of boys and girls to live and work together in what we call society. This means preparation for citizenship in its broadest aspects. Since this world is made up of men and women, where can we get a better preparation for the work of the world than in our schools? The primary social unit in society is the family. A family of father and mother and four boys or four girls is a good family, but not so good as a family of father and mother and two boys and two girls. In such a family we get equal expression of the male and female points of view with an equal opportun- ity for the best development of both sexes. Since the school is but a larger expression of the family group, I can think of no better place than the school for the normal development of a wholesome sex consciousness on the part of our boys and girls, or for the cultivation of proper citizenship standards. Here under the regular guidance of teachers and in the con- stant protection of the school, is a better place for boys and girls to acquire right attitudes than in the casual places of the street-the shops the theatres, and the movies. You may have to live many years before you will be able to appreciate the unconscious training you have received here in rubbing elbows day in and day out with the boys and girls of your classes. A full life is not possible without both men and women ,fa what this has meant to you. Possibly some of your parents, too, do not 5 -' -rnn.u1uur- f A 1925 -M- in it Don t ever try to make yourselves believe it is. Some people do. If boys you think you don't like girls, or if, girls, you think you don't like boys you are either deceiving yourselves or your experience in co-education has not gone far enough. I rejoice that here both sexes are equal-equal in opportunities for intellectual and social development and equal in responsibility for the establishment of right thinking and acting. I count you fortunate in the opportunity you have enjoyed here to live together in this large family relationship. In time, if not now, you will thank Overbrook for it In your graduation our school is making new history. We have been busy making history since we came together eighteen months ago. Those months have been full of action, with some trials and tribulations. They have not, however, been Without their encouragements and hopes for the future. Such progress as we have made is the result of all groups pulling together in finest cooperation and enthusiasm to make Overbrook High School the school of our dreams. In this Work you as our senior class have played a conspicuous part. You now go forth as our first rep- resentatives. We regret to see you go, but you go with our heartiest congratulations and with our best wishes for success in your chosen fields. 5 1 7 9 7 - . - nnqq-, W Xfkllllfif 'Q fi or-- .' ff 'ff . ,,. lilfcf 'X KX- X il yi- may sR:gc9:lluQfi BJ kfkx 1..- -1-.. -:.-- -. g .A - 1 I G? -rsun.uAnY- S f 1928' N' ' ' 1 X ' i t . I - N ' P fr' IC to t if i ugh 'nun' i WRITTEN AND DELIVERED BY LILLIAN REINHOLD HE parting of the ways! The significance of this moment is lost on no one. Neither is it felt so keenly by anyone as by those who are classmates tonight for the last time. For four years we have looked forward to this moment with anticipa- tion. What boy or girl is not eager to take his place in the world? But now that the long-hoped-for time has arrived we are strangely reluctant to go. Are we afraid of the unknown future? Ah! no! Youth is always eager to meet the unknown. Youth alone is glad for new adventure. Have the past four years been so easy for us that we are not prepared to face the future? No! We too have had our trials and tribulations and our problems have been as difficult to us as the president s problems are to him but we have solved ours successfully and we are prepared for greater things. Are we not glad that we have accomplished four years of work? Yes we are proud of the fact that we have attained a goal Why then if we are eager and prepared for a new life this strange reluctance? Because we love the old life and all the lure and appeal of the new cannot ellmlnate or overshadow that love Slnce all partlngs between friends must be fraught with sadness this parting too is imbued with a deep rooted element of sorrow It IS dlflicult enough to say farewell to one friend but it is infinitely harder to say fare well to many friends But let th1S be said No man may take away another s memories They are his to live over and enJoy as long as he wishes Memories are the Joys of life To all of us the memory of our high school l1fe will be one of the happiest we may hope to enjoy This night marks the first big milestone 1n our path of life As a group we have traveled far together Tonight we disband for we have come to the parting of the ways and on the morrow each will take a differ v r y i ' Q J 1 9 y v . , . , ! 7 ' 1 . . r . . . . . . 1 - 9 9 ' . . . . . , - . . . H - s 7 ', . . . . . . . . ,, . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . 1 ' s . . . 2 9 ' C ........ .. ....... .. .......,..... .4.,,.,..,.........,............,...,.. ............................. .. it ,,...... .....................,................... ......... ................... .........1ml-.... ..1.. .... A A-YN ent road. Though we may not all meet again, each, in passing, has left his mark upon the other. As we pause for a moment on the threshold of a new life, our thoughts go out in gratitude and reverence to those who have made it possible for us to reach this goal. Yes, we know and understand the sacrifices you, our parents have made for us, and we honor you accordingly. We are eager to be on our way only that we may prove ourselves worthy men and women -for you It has been a rare privilege to be under your guidance-a privilege that will be appreciated more and more as time goes on. We have felt Mr. Schoch: your kindly influence in every undertaking, and we realize the importance and benefit of having a principal who is as interested in the welfare of the students as you have always been. We feel that we are not, in reality, saying farewell to you, because you will remain with us in spirit long after we have become men and women. To the Faculty: The tribute we pay to you is one of the most sincere acknowledge- ments that we shall ever express. We cannot help marveling at the patience endurance and sympathy you have so often shown to us. While we may not have the opportunity to VOICE our appreciation in our hearts we shall always sing your praises Many of you have consciously or un- consciously been insplrations to us at times when we most needed the helpful influence that you could give Be assured -we shall not forget. And now classmates before We close the door behind us let us take a brief survey of that which we are leaving tonight. The time we have spent together has been invaluable and it has been worth the pain of discouragement and the joy of encouragement to find that each has under- stood the other Let us hold in reverence the Joys and sorrows of school-t day friendships Let us hallow the memory of our happy days together. Then when the time has come for us to lay aside our thoughts of the past, let us take up the threads of l1fe with earnest purpose Y YP 7 9 . . 7 . . . ' 9 . . . Y . . ' 1 . i 7 7 . . . . . V ! . . . . . . 7 . . - , fi Q , f Qi'1'4.'l4. QV J.. U., .. 4-BBRUARY. ,.,192g'..f- 1 ATHLETICS v --- .. -- W- -,vf -------H +----- V- ---- ----- - ------if WN .yEBn,uAR,y., K S ,.1g2gu.f- 5 I .3 . L, - N lf? N I N the 1927 football season, Overbrook passed through all the triumphant victories and sorrowful tribulations that the gridiron sport has to offer to its followers. Our senior year witnessed the school's first football team. Inexper- ience, coupled with the lack of proper facilities for practice, forecast a gloomy outlook for the season. When the schedule for 1927 was announced, the general opinion was that our team could not complete such a season with many victories to its credit. Nevertheless the team practiced diligently, and two thousand students went out to Montgomery to cheer for them. The game with Montgomery proved to be the best thing our boys could have been given as a starter. They were defeated in a game in which they completely outclassed their opponents. The final score was 7-6. Whenever the victories of 1927 are recounted, that over Radnor will stand foremost in the telling. Generally conceded to be by far the weaker team, Overbrook went out to Radnor, accompanied by practically the entire student body, and gave Radnor its first setback in three years. Un- leashing a powerful attack in the first half, our team fought through two magnificent periods to roll up twelve points. Ashe, Briggs, Lion and Baroff led the onslaught. The comfortable lead amassed in the first half was sufiicient to offset the belated attack which Radnor, with the aid of several substitutes, opened up in the third quarter and, with the final whistle, this Overbrook team went down in history as the first Orange and Black aggregation to take the measure of the three-year undefeated Sub- urban League champions, Radnor High, to the melody of a 31-7 score. Then we made an invasion across the river to present our gridders to the Jersey champs, Camden High. Despite the strain of the hard games of the past weeks, the Orange and Black showed the skeeters how they do things on this side of the river, to the tune of 25-13. A touchdown from kickoff by Brown, the diminutive quarterback, was the outstanding feature of the game. The following Friday was a holiday for the team, but the respite did them no good, as they went out to Haverford, full of confidence Url, only PQ Svc 4 -.-i FOOTBALL TEAM 6 7 - ' ' 1 ........ 31 7 ' ' .... .......25 13 ' 0 20 L ,, .,,,..., ,...,...,.... 7 .......... .... ............-....... .... : 1 ...,,.... . - ..... .....1 1 . ...... ......,.. j : 1 N ..-... ..... . ... .. .... ........ .......... .. . . - -'- N - - -- A ' - ' H W Grnn.uAlurf 41926-A , - - - '-'-- -'-'------ - M! to taste a 20-0 defeat. The Hilltopper eleven could not get their highly touted offense under way on the muddy, slippery field, and were at a loss when the forwards started whizzing over their heads. Captain Ingram was the main cog in the Haverford offense, while Porter, our doughty center, played a bang-up game at center. Phoenixville was the scene of our next triumph. The boys from Valley Forge threatened early in the first period when they pulled a long forward on the first play to score a touchdown, but they were unable to do anything for the remainder of the game, while our boys put the ball across the line twice. On Thanksgiving morning the Orange and Black journeyed to Norris- town to defeat the home team 22 to 0. Five thousand spectators wit- nessed the Turkey Day romp. The second team put across two of the touchdowns in the last quarter. Those who saw the tussle with West Philly will long remember the 85-yard run by Briggs in the closing minutes of the game. Fighting tooth and nail with the city champs, the closing whistle found the Westerners held to the closest score of the year, seven points to six. Here again, as in previous games, inexperience and lack of size played a large part in defeat The football team and its coach, Dr. O'Brien, certainly deserve much credit for their great work this season, so, Shake, Doctor, and carry on the fine Work you have started with the best wishes of the Class of 1928 Jfunthall Qliijrumcle Coach Manager Captazn MATTHEW C O BRIEN RALPH FAIGLE DAVID BEAN The Glieam Left End Manning Bowman Left Tackle Bean Left Guard Schaeffer Silverstein Center Porter Hall Right Guard Lichtenfeld Right Tackle Aamodt Gross Right End Briggs Quarterback Brown Bloom Right Halfback Lion Grabowsky Left Halfback Springfield Aldrech Fullback Ashe Baroff The Qeasnn Varszty Opponents Varsity Opponents Radnor Norristovw n Camden West Phila Haverford Montgomery Phoenixville 13 7 22 0 6 7 S0ccER TEAM FN '-N' Q-runufnur-f -1926-f-J 1 I N l x 5. , gh, Q HE first year of soccer as a major sport finds it deeply entrenched in the hearts of those who have fostered this sport since its incep- tion in scholastic ranks. The record achieved by the team is an enviable one, and with so many men left for next year, the Overbrook booters promise to have a flourishing season. The initial game found Overbrook on the long end of a 3-0 score with Haverford High tasting the dregs of defeat on their own field. Mills, Kister, and Forman counted for the visitors. On October 7, two days later, the Orange and Black held the strong Westerners to a 2-2 tie. The following Monday, Germantown set down our colors, 1-0. After a ten-day layoff, the boys came back strong to defeat Lower Merion 2-1. This was a banner day for Overbrook. Rad- nor was suppressed by our boys on the football field, the cross-country team took over Chester, and the Seniors were at Washington. With high hopes of a victory over Westtown after the great win over Lower Merlon the best our boys could show was only enough to bring home a 2 2 tie Abington High stopped before the fighting booters but I' rankford s powerful combination swept our team before them and when the dust of battle cleared away the score stood 6 0 in favor of the Ploneers The following week the boys came back determined and sank Southern one goal to nothing Upper Darby who relinquished the Eastern States scholastic championship only after seven extra periods was held to a 1 1 tie by our team We closed the season wlth Northeast and took a 3 0 defeat at the hands of the public high champions Bob Ansel survlved the final competition for the managerial position and to h1m is due a large portion of the credit for the excellent manner in which the team was handled 3 , . . . . . - I , w 9 ' ' I 7 , ' . . , ' ' ' . . . . , , - . . . . . 7 . W if G s .,,... ...V ...H..............................-n-1 .,!Lqke,u.-. ...... . ...... ... . .. . . We cannot close our chronicle without a word of praise for Mr. Kistenmacher. This year marked the completion of his eighth season as head coach of soccer in scholastic circles. When at Central, he brought many championships to that school. In closing, the Class of 1928 wishes to express its appreciation of his interest and services. Sutter Qibrnnicle Coach ...... .................... J oHN KISTENMACHER M anager ..... ...... R OBERT ANSEL Captain .... . . . .... .... W ILLIAM DUVA Ima Mp Goal Mmsky Right Fullback Hurley Left Fullback Wllliard Right Halfback Ithell Center Halfback Birely Left Halfback Roberts Outside Right Kister Inside Right Giarnguilio Center Forward Mills Inside Left Forman Outside Left Duva The Results Varsity Opponents Haverford High . . . ............... . . 3 O West Philadelphia . . . . . 2 2 Germantown ...... . . 0 1 Lower Merion .... . . 2 1 Westtown .... . . 2 2 Abington . . . . . 3 2 Frankford .... . . 0 6 Southern ...... . . 1 0 Upper Darby . . . . . 1 1 Northeast .... . . 0 3 -rsnn.uAmf-.ml S .-19251-A W E I l GOLF TEAM u ll U tl V p cK TEAM ! 9 - a x ,, .. ..-, - 10 - - - ---- - ---- ------- ----1- - --v--'-- 1 - -----'- - - - - Gn,5n.uAlv!f' T192-8' ' .f-Z HE call for track candidates brought out an unusually large squad of candidates for the team but the material looked green and held no promise Mr Schreiber worked hard with the inexperienced nock Grabowsky and Baroff stood out ahead of the others on the cinders Smelensky landed a place on the team with his fine broad-jumping while Tiny Lichtenfeld and Howard Goldberg began to show improvement in the shot put The Northeast Relays was the initial meet of the season Our team created quite a stir by their plucky running and the final score found Overbrook leading all the veteran high schools with the exception of Northeast High who pulled the meet out of the fire by a four-point margin In the Penn Relays the strong Freshman team came out on top by the remarkable running of Joe Brown who ran in anchor position. In a dual meet with Northeast Catholic High the following week Over- brook defeated the home team 72-9. Shortly after this Leon McGurk was elected captain of the team and Frank Hutton was appointed man- ager In the Senior quads Johnny Hamilton endeared himself in the hearts of the track followers by taking the quarter-mile championship of the city Earl Beckett almost equalled his teammate s performance by com- ing in second in the mile event while Leon McGurk placed third in the 110 yards high hurdles With practically the entire team back next year prospects are rosy for a brilliant season Mr Schreibers conscientious coaching and the teams earnest co- operation helped Overbrook launch off on the right foot in the realm of the cinder path and the Class of 1928 congratulates sincerely both the team and its coach 1 X ix boys, and before long Ilion, Ben Gross, Hamilton, Beckett, Crane, Pon- u ' H ' ' , iliirark flllbrnninle Coach ....... .................... A UGUSTUS SCHREIBER Manager ......... ....... I RWIN SOLOMON Assistant Manager .... . . . .FRANK HUTTON Captain .......... ............. ..... L E ON MCGURK Leon McGurk The Qleam Harry Allmond -rsnnuAR,Y- 0 E S --1928-W ' Iwi Ben Gross Ralph Faigle Earl Beckett John Hamilton Harold Perlmutter Bertram Grabowsky Paul Srnelensky John Ithell Dave Naidoff Joe Carrol Utley Crane Max Lichtenfeld Leon Ponnock Johnny Lion Herman Finkelstien Philip Morrell Stanley Bowman Russell Jackson James Sherman Lawrence Springfield Albert Willey Malcom Murphy Frank W. Hutton Horace Jones Bob Ansell Albert Olanoff me -1 'LY QFEBRUARY' 0 S k'1928! 'f' ' 1 fi L ffl c ,APD W If-f-f Q Ryu Q . , up V P ROSS-COUNTRY running is a sport that never attracts a big crowd of spectators, and therefore does not get very much pub- licity. Yet, it is one of the finest sports on the calendar. But many boys, who like to have the cheers of their schoolmates when they are giving their last ounce of energy, hesitate before coming out for this team. It was therefore gratifying to the coach-Mr. Schreiber-when about forty boys reported on the first day of practice. Among them were Earl Beckett, who ran the mile for the track team, Utley Crane, who covered himself with glory as a freshman milerg Philip Morrell, who with only a week of practice finished well up in his mile race, Harold Edwards, Sam Winward, and Louis McE'lvar. They started in to train with good spirit. We had a private handicap race-open to anyone in the school-and a dark horse, Wallace Kunkel, came through as winner, with Phil Morrell making fastest time. Following this race Morrell was unanimously elected captain. One vote was cast for someone else, and everyone realized Phil was too modest to vote for himself. The following week the team had its first loss, when the newly- elected captain and star was forced to leave school through misfortunes at home, it being necessary for him to go to work. During the season the squad held together and performed remarkably well for their first year of competition. We lost none of our first twelve runners through ineligibility on the reports. In the novice race we fin- ished in second place 5 in the championships we took third, and in the second team race we took second. With eight teams in the city competi- tion, that record is good. Besides that, we won from Chester High and Upper Darby High, took second to Germantown in a quadrangular race and in our last race of the season lost to West Chester High. Ckoss-COUNTRY TEAM I The fine showing made by the team was the result of the conscientious work of the boys under the tutelage of Mr. Schreiber, their coach. There is no doubt that the '28 team, with a wealth of material from the former year, will chalk up an enviable record on the harriers' path Grass Clliuuntrp Qlbeuniele COGCH, ............................. AUGUSTUS SCHREIBER M anagefr .............................. RUSSELL DANLEY Assistant M anager ...................... BILL NICHOLSON Captain ................................. EARL BECKETT The Ufeam Earl Beckett Philip Morrell Seymour Fahrer Philip Fahrer Wayne MacDougal Utley Crane Harold Edwards John Ronaldson Samuel Rosenthal Edward Robinson Qlibe Results Won Dual race with Chester High Won Dual race with Upper Darby Lost Dual race with West Chester Second Novice Race Second Quadrangular Race Third In the championships Second Second Team Race Sam Winward Wallace Kunkel Albert Garren B111 Cunningham WEBRUARY. Q H X Llgzg I . .Rf . I f I 1' 1112125 , I f1 I je! xx- 3. . ' ! I f 4' FOOTBALL DAVID BEAN, Captain HOWARD SCHEAFFER ALBERT PORTER MAX LICHTENEELD BEN GROSS STANLEY BOWMAN JOHN BRIGGS MORRELL MANNING JOSEPH BROWN JOHN LION ERNEST ASHE ISADORE KIRSHNER JOSEPH SILVERSTEIN MORTON BLOOM JAMES AAMODT STEVEN ALRICH LAWRENCE SPRINGFIELD RALPH FAIGLE, Manager SOCCER WILLIAM DUVAL, Captain JOSEPH MINSKY JOHN WILLIARD PETER ROBERTS ROBERT BIRELY JOHN ITHELL GEORGE GIANGIULIO HARRY FORMAN EARL KISTER ISADORE GOLDHIRST HOWARD HURLEY LAWRENCE MILLS ROBERT ANSELL, Manager TRACK LEON MCGURK, Captain EARL BECKETT JOHN HAMILTON IRWIN SOLOMON, Manager CROSS-COUNTRY EARL BECKETT, Captain UTLEY CRANE JOHN RONALDSON WAYNE MACDOUGALL SEYMOUR FAHRER SAMUEL ROSENTHAL RUSSEL DANLEY, Manager 1-1'l 'm BASKETBALL TEAM COMBINED VARSITY CHEER LEADERS HW -rsnn.uARY'.'0 5 S f-1926-M' 1 73 2 in iv? f ':, u if f - UR Varsity dribblers started the season with a rush for the basket. The team should prove as powerful on the court as the boys were on the gridiron. The Senior girls proved to be capable rulers in their inter-class league, and were always close to the top. - I oOOOx5f?- sf at 91 jeacug NE of the greatest individual factors in the success of our athletic teams this year has been the work of our cheer leaders. These boys have labored untiringly in the art Q ?J of producing organized noise. They have succeeded in bringing harmony out of seemingly chaotic, disor- ganized outbursts of applause. To Leon Charmaine Cohen and Philip Reds Margolis, his assistant, belongs most of the credit. Under their guidance, a capable corps was picked to help in leading the cheers. The teams owe much of their backing to the cheer leaders. All of the members have done their utmost to aid Leon and his staff, so now let's go with a good, hearty locomotive for the cheer leaders! ----is GIRLS' ATHLETIC BOARD . .. . .. .. .......... .nmnuAR,y.- ,. 1925 .w td-E Girls' Zltbletin Qssuniatinn HE Girls' Athletic Association started shortly after our Students' Association was organized and was, therefore, the second large organization to swing into action. Under the leadership of Mildred Taylor, the first president, and the Athletic Board, consisting of one repre- sentative from each grade, the various activities under the G. A. were started on their way. In that first term, basketball, volley ball, swimming, hiking, leaders' class found their way to the hearts of the girls in Overbrook Though it may not seem quite fair to say that one sport was received more enthusi- astically than another we can truthfully say that basketball won first place in popularity. Crowning all this was the great Winter Carnival at the close of the term. It was just as its name implies a jolly good time with stunts and novelty events presented by the classes. The Spring Term of 27 opened with Mil Taylor still at the helm and another capable board to carry out her commands. This term, two more major sports baseball and track and another club the Aesthetic Dancing Class were added to the growing list of activities. Like basket- ball track proved an immediate success At the close of this second term, awards of letters and numerals were made to many girls who had suflicient points for this recognition This term our last one began with Teoka Sutter as president. In- stead of the usual Athletic Board there was a committee of managers, one member for each sport They were as follows basketball Mil Taylor, swimming Frances Mathias leaders Eva Dockswell dancing Ruth Ashg hiking Marion Hervey volley ball Mary Morris hockey Ruth Kirk. Hockey was the new addition this term Although it had been tried before because of lack of space and inclement weather the sport was given up for the time being to be started anew this fall This IS the brief story of Girls Athletics for the short tlme we have been in O H S For those who follow there will be many more opportuni- ties but we who leave take with us the happy memory of our organization. In this term we had two athletic teams the girls basketball and the boys track Both teams were very successful Towards the end of the term after days of anxious anticipation, the several selected designs for the school ring were posted Every student then voted for his choice The design which was chosen automatically became the standard ring for every class in the school Just before the summer vacation a delightful party was held by the class The dancing and refreshments were truly enjoyed and all of us thought our party was a fitting end to a pleasant term of mingled hard work and hearty sport , . r 9 a 1 v xc 77 1 1 a 7 , . . . . 7 1 ' 9 , u ' . . , . . . . , ' . v r 9 x 7 . . . . . l 7 r 9 a v 1 9 . . . . , . . 0 l I l . . 7 . . . , v 1 ' y . . . - . i--n-ig, 4 wu- EAM T CK AYP .y53p,UAR,y-,blfmu .. 1928-.v' 1 , I Girls Ulrank HE girls' track season may be divided into two sections-the inter- class meet and the interscholastic meet at Frankford. This is the only sport iniwhich our girls competed with other schools. There- fore, there was a great deal of preparation, hence the Interclass meet. The interclass competition was not a small affair. After training and practicing for many weeks, the various grades got together and ran off' a meet for the supremacy of the school. Meanwhile, the rooters were busily trying out new songs and cheers that rent the air with joyous noise. Who does not recall the lines, Senior Classmates, We're out to cheer our team who surely are the very best. . ? But even the inspiring music of the Vagabond King could not win for us the cherished victory. The Red and Gray went down to defeat before a team that showed greater prowess, the 10A's. The senior team was composed of Irene Kline, Ruth Kirk, Mabel Wester, Evelyn Singley, Isobel Stone, Ruth Harris, Dorothy Fisher, Richie Gillespie and Mildred Taylor. Of these girls, Mil Taylor, Irene Kline, and Ruth Harris, made the Varsity Team. In addition to deciding the supremacy of the school, the interclass meet had another purpose, namely, to get together material for the truly important event-the interscholastic competition at Frankford. The girls on this team were the first to carry the Orange and Black to foreign fields. Baseball LTHOUGH baseball is growing in popularity with girls, it did not flourish in its first season in Overbrook. This lack in popularity was due to two reasons, first, the inadequacy of playing space, and second, the inclement weather that always accompanied baseball days. However, even with the odds against them, the Red and Gray came out on top, losing but one game the entire season. Strange as it may seem, but seven girls really made the team. The two vacant positions were filled by volunteers. There was, of course, no outside competition. All the games were interclass and each game was played on the field opposite the school. Although most of the time the boys were a hindrance, more or less, never- theless, we owe a vote of thanks to those who condescended to umpire the girls' games. As in all the other sports, our class has had very little chance to prove its mettle. We leave to our followers the task of upholding the precedent established by the Red and Gray. 1' HOCKEY TEAM BASKETBALL TEAM U if in 1' LEADERS CLUB I THE RECORD CUIHOU NCES J .CLZQDEIQIIQ-S'EiZ.S - QrsnnuAn.Y- -- 19284 ' We are grate ul to our adfvertzsers or thezr substan tml azd tn the publzcatzon of thzs book By patromzzng their buszness you fafvor us tn a 'very speczal manner jl Ky W ' ' ' ' ' -FEBRUARY' 3 .. 1925 .MQ 1 5 W L gal. r V N x V U 4 C MG f--- --I ity GHBWARY- -'1928'-Q X 1 X -T1 Palmer-Brown School Building S. W. Cor. 15th and Race Sts. QFormerly Friends Central Schoolj Palmer School Brown Preparatory 0f Business Scrence COURSES: Accounting : Stenography : Secretarial SELECT CLIENTELE MODERN EQUIPMENT EFFICIENT INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION MANY OF THE PALMER GRADUATES who have visited the school in its present lo- cation have exclaimed I am proud of the Palmer School During over 42 years of training young peo- ple for successful business careers our aim has been to render a service to this communi- ty which is unexcelled and at moderate cost. Visit our school rooms. You will be im- pressed by the extensive modern equipment and the excellent class of students in attend- ance. Phone: Rittenhouse 5987 F o u n d e d Incorporated C 00 on PREPARES FOR: Any course in college. Admission to college by certilicate For those who desire to complete preparation in a period of time shorter than the standard time prepares for admission in part by Col- lege Entrance Board or State Board Ex- aminations- Prepares altogether for those examinations. Fall Winter Spring and Summer Day School: Five Days Weekly 9 a. m. to 2.15 p. m. Afternoon School: Five Evenings Weekly 5.15 p. m. to 7.15 p. m. Evening School: Two Evenings Weekly 7.15 p. m. to 10.15 p. m. Phone: Rittenhouse 2956 1876 S lil l 1 or ' , or WVU? 0' TelePh0fle for Cafalvsuf Write for Catalogue and Bulletin -- v .AF f------- -f .... .... 5 'Q FN 1 1 l'EBRUAR,Y'.E S -'1928T+'r 11- l1-l 1 ALL WRONG Manager of the Gargantuan Hotel, Acropolis City, Ohio. Dear Sir: Having recently spent a night at your hostelry, I desire to call your attention to the fact that your laundry charged me 53.65 for doing three shirts, a pair of socks and four handkerchiefs. You billed me 256.00 a day for a room overlooking the railroad yards and your 2132.00 table d'hote dinner would be high at 60c. To tip one of your bell-hops less than four bits is a subtle way to invite mayhem. At your newsstand one pays 25c for a fifteen cent package of cigarettes and two cent newspapers sell at a nickel. Your valet presses suits at 31.50 each and the porter only charges a 33 per cent. advance when securing railroad tickets. You are an insult to the members of the Great Army of Occupation-the traveling salesmen of America. You are highwaymen, robbers, bandits, cheats! Jesse James should have been your manager and Gyp the Blood your maitre d'hotel. Indignantly yours, A RECENT GUEST. P. S.-My wife desires me to add that your bath towels are too coarse and the blue design in them does not harmonize with the color scheme of ' llIllIllllllllllllllllllllllll l 1 2- mm mum mmfllllllllllll F 1 ,. 10 , lixxxxxxxxxxxx ll: 'E - xxx w , X09 E 4 - ' . 1 PHILADELPHIKS MOS EAUTIFUL E E SUBURBAN HOTEL 5 5 EUROPEAN ' PLAINI' Overlooking Overbrook Golf Course S Golf and Tennis Privileges -,On the 5 Lincoln Highwav and Belt Lme at 5 Intersection of Clw Line and Lancaster 'N , 0 Prkeffwelve minutes from CrLvHa11 Q 7 10,01 :L Nm 5,1 , ireproof garage-ModeratcRates : ., 5- 1,,, Lbmsw nm mucus nm It ' -' , y r VN. - ' 'll1,,,,m 440 mmnnlln' -l l Ill 'i- Q, .- - .' ---L 'UHIllumml1mmunlllllllllmm i.. v I 1' 'PEBRUARY' ..'19g,5'.,.f- f---1- 1 FOR SERVICE 8: QUALITY BAN KSIPQBI Orff- BAILEEMsmM..PPlEfQ Electric S1703 Repairing Established :azz Philadelphia Guy D'Antonio, Prop. I North Street The Suggestion Book Philadelphia, Pa. A booklet mailed upon request illus- trates and prices jewels, Watches, S T R E E T Clocks, Silver, China, Class, gh Leather and Novelties from which may be oP'r1c1ANs Selected dis- 20 th and tinctive Che stnut S '3 re e t 5 Wedding, Birthday, Graduation Philadelphia and other Gifts. our bathroom Your blankets are a little too short and do not look just right on our beds Our family initial being L the G in the middle of the counterpanes and bath-mats occasions some comment when friends drop in to see us. The French prints that you hang in your rooms look a bit out of place in our Spanish living room and the silver water decanter doesn t quite match our cream pitcher and sugar bowl -Judge Eph Brown was a true believer and fond of any religious ceremony When de suction caught him he became a sort of unofficial chaplain in a colored labor battalion. He worked assiduously among his fellows and finally persuaded a dozen or so to join him in an open-air baptizing on a day in January. That it was necessary to chop a hole in the river ice to provide a space for immersion rather cooled the ardor of the converts but not so Eph s. Seizing the nearest soldier he plunged him beneath the icy water. He had not reckoned on the swift current however and the luckless victim was snatched out of his hands and carried permanently out of sight. Eph was not in the least disconcerted De Lawd giveth he intoned .n de Lawd taketh away. Bring me anothah privit. -American Weekly. . KK 77 ll 7? ' v x , . . . fl! 'lf PK . an ar y . x . . . . 7 Y 9 a v . . ca n can s , , Y C C H ISILLKRAFTER HONOR, QUALITY Qi SINCERE SERVICE SCHCOL St COLLEGE ENGRAVERS, STATIONERSJEWELERS : : : 1 Commencement and Wedding Invitations, Class and Fraternity Pins and Rings, Dance Programs, Menus and Favors, Die Stamped Stationery SAMPLESONREQUEST PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA A bank takes on a number of young men during the summer. On their salary receipts is printed a legend something like this: Your salary is your personal business-a confidential rnatter-and should not be disclosed to anybody else. One of the new boys in signing this receipt added: I Won't mention it to anybody. Pm just as much ashamed of it as you are. ' Pls PK FK Say, Babis, how does your new lighter work ? Babis: Great, it works on one match now. Pk :lf Pk These following excuses are said to have been handed in to the office: Please excuse Henry for not coming to school, as he died from the car run over on Wednesday. By so doing you will greatly oblige his loving mother. You must stop teach my Izzie fisical torture. He needs yet reading and figors mit sums more as that, if I want him to do jumpin' I kin make him jump. Please excuse my Paul for being absent he is yet sick with dipterry and der doctors don't tink he will discover to oblige his loving aunt Mrs. -- I am his mother's sister from her first husband. 4- . ,,... ... fr? Qr55nUAR,y- .- 1926 .,-A ----f-- 1 l I cannot tell what you and other men Think of this life. but for my single self, I had as lief not be as live to be Q In awe of such a thing as I myself. -af if :of There is a tide in the affairs of men, T XVhich, taken at the Hood, leads on to tortuneg Omitted, all the voyage of their life X Is hound in shadows, and in miseries. I Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. l l 1 l T T is with extreme pleasure that we take thls opportunity to fC1lC1IatC 1 you upon the completlon of your High School course, and we wish you success in your future career L on 8: Armor Prznters E? Publzslzers 124 126 128 North Seventh Street P lladelphia Pennsylvanla l . h . . : . -f -I --.-f-'----- '---'--- -- i---- ------'---------l - - ------- - ----- - - '----f - f-----f f--- ---- ---'----f - ' - - - - V -rg5n,UARy. A ig 3 .,i1928q.,v' 1 el -fb X Large Aziortment - 5 5 WATCHES, Complzments ,,-fyrngo. , DM ,ly Lf- -A , MONDS, 355- smvsnwlna E l 'Kff'? - 4 and Of fy E Novsmss Z a ' 45, All is bl a some 9 I n -rm. lug. Tnq. Mm T Advisor--MR. PHILLIPS 'oul:,:i ':i'l2fA'I:'3Iild5RRI JEWELER wmh 5. Jwnf, 1244 N. szna smear Repairing Philadelphia, Pa. Caller: Are you sure the manager is not in ? ' - 797 Dignified O ffice Boy: Do you doubt his word, sir . PF PK PK Two prisoners of shady complexions were riding in a day coach of the Yazoo and Mississippi. Although they were handcuffed they still aired their troubles: Mose: Well, brudder, how long does yo' go to Angola Peniten'ary fo' ? Jake: Three days. Mose: What fo'? Jake: Oh, ah jes' kilt mah mudder-in-law, thassallf' Mose- Wha' yo' all only gits three day fo' killin' yo' mudder-in-law, 'n Jedge Brunter done gi' me six months fo' only stealin' a chicken? Howzat? Jake: Well, y'see, today is Thuzzdy-and on Sattidy the warden done gwine ter hang me. Ik Ik lk Sam, I sho' was sorry to hear dat your sister Belle am sick. What yo' mean, sick? My sister ain't sick. Is dat so? Well, when I was down to yo' house yestidday, I saw a sign on de door, 'Bell out of order? -Black and Blue Jay. Phone: Ove. 2879 Kasabian Bros., Prop. National Shoe Store 8: Compliments Repairing Company of Hat Cleaning Bunk 18 Work Called for and Delivered 6544 Lebanon Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. .pE3nUARy.0f -ii, S ,.192g..f1 1 How useless girls are today. I don't believe you know what needles are for. How absurd you are, grandma, protested the girl, of course I know what needles are for. They're to make the Victrola play? 914 Pk Pl' Mrs. Newrich: We're going to live in a better neighborhood here- after. Mrs. Keen: Ah, so are We. Mrs. Newrich: Then you are going to move, too ? Mrs. Keen: Nog we're going to stay right here. Baring 0133 Estimates Cheerfully F h d Compliments HERMAN WEISS of c0N1'RAcT1NG PAINTER musk 8 935 N. Foftieth st. Philadelphia MISS GENDELL Compliments Of VERBRODK NATIONAL ANK OF PHILADELPHIA both 82 Master 52nd 82 Stiles -iii-A -YEBILUAILY- .-'192,5'.,.f- ....... ,.. 1 Your Druggist is More Compliments Than a Merchant Try LEBANON PHARMACY Of Book 32 First Advisor---Mr. SILVERMAN N. W. Cor. 61st 8: Lebanon Ave Philadelphia, Pa. Say it with Flowerf' The llosevenl Floral Shoppe Complimgm Decorationx- F Zora! Dexigns of Wedding Bouquet! 204 N h 52 .1 s , , p?,Qfde,,,,,fQ, Pafreet The Bnctatnon Qlluh DONNELI.Y BROTHERS West 3232 Sh d 8540 Notice cn' Once -. Transportation Inzprofoecl 0 Eco 0 ' IT' sport t'on Convmce a yourself - - by YJ ,, Belmont 8833 seemg the W 88 4 Famous 'i' Keystone HOOD MCTOR SALES Direct Chevrolet Factory Dealers 1449-51 North 52nd Street West Philadelphia . fr n mzca ran G I C ll - 3 I w ' ' 2 214 7' T- ' ' 'f ' Qrunummy-' .-19z5'.-f- ---- qw S1'1'1 1NGS BELL TELEPHONE: BY APPOINTMENT PENNYPACKERQ 6190 6191 H. ZAMSKY Portraits of Distinction 902 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, U. S. A. E have completed successfully over thirty- Qfrfrkf live school and college annuals this year, and are adding new ones to our list. There must be a reason-it will pay you to in- vestigate. The photographs in this Record are a sample of our product and skill Special Offer FRENCH GREY 5 00 PORTRAITS A COMPLETF SFT OF PROOFS FOR YOUR SELECTION P t Pb Wh tPt Witt Q V y cc ' 31 l , l . ' 4 4 No rin s Given For u llcatio it ou aron's r en Consent L '4 ' ' ' 1 ' 'L' TATHJ ERY SOCIAI. AND COMMERCIAL STATIONERY OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOUNTAIN PENS: EVERSHARPS DRAWING AND ART MATERIALS DENNISON DECoRATIoNs AND FAVORS GREETING CARDS FOR EVERY OCCASION D I E C K H A U S The West Phila. Stationer 210 South 52nd Street Allegheny 2934 Opening Evenings Complimentx Of Bunk 31 rnnumur- l I- 1925 --'O BLAYS IZII North 52nd Street School, Sport . . . C9 . . . Dance Frocks HATS TO MATCH Uncle Hank Clark put Bugville on the map last weekf' proudly boasts the Bugville Banner. He was the Flrst mam in the wide, wide world to be hit by a new Ford. Compliments Of AT THIC DANCE Bunk 11 XYCIIS- How can you tell whether tl'l6j 1'C clzmcing or just necking ? Stoue- If they dont move they- 're Clilllfillgiu .mn-un 'YBBRUAR,Y'!0 S A1926-M 1 Judge-- So you haven't spoken a Compliments word to your wife in three years. VVhy? Of Polite One- I clidn't want to in- terupt herf' musk u Cam- What do you charge for Complzments a funeral notice in your paper ? of Editor- Two dollars an inch. CamH Great Heavens-and me Bunk poor brother was over six feet I high. Stoney Cto beau, over long-distance telephoneb : Hey, wise guy, you know your correspondence is getting so low like a duck's instep. Dk Pl' Pk Comment on jokes overheard: You know these were old when the Broad Street subway was a pair of roller skates. There IS a rumor about that Pressie had quite a time with Belasco as a source of annoyance so lifting his versatile mouth in a magmloquent pucker he gently blew him out of the theatrical business We advise you to read Virgil s Headaches in six nerve racking vol umes Aspirin 0 Aspirin how my head aches for you' J ullet to Romeo If bralns were gasoline you wouldn t have enough to back out of a garage Herb McKa1n the d9t8Ct1V9 found A Cloux FF if PK 9 1 a Y ' :F FK bk . . . . , U ,, . . . if PF FF 3 Y ' FK PF FF ' , CK ' ,. ' , ' a 7, Pk FK :lf f ' 9 1 - - 1. ...... df ............. . . . . 94 s C ln llnnn lulllvnuvanunillun! nu I lulnuuulnu I nun In 1 . Z FN K1 -rsnnumw-,EJ S -19251-A 1 Two Scotchrnen have just written a very successful play. It seems that the script calls for the chorus to come out dressed in kilts and flip pennies into the audience. It's called The Miracle. -Reserve Red Cat. 21 is is The only thing a nickel is good for today is to get the wrong number on the telephone. at if 'lf Modern girls are fond of nice clothes, but they are not entirely wrap- ped up in them.-Judge. OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL takes this opportunity to thank the following for the aid they gave during the Qllbristmas Season FREIHOFER BAKING COMPANY SCOTT POWELL DAIRIES KOLB BAKERIES Unk: Well, Tony, I may tell you that I have taken out a five thou- sand dollar policy in your favor. Could I do anything more for you ? Nephew: Nothing more on earth, uncle. Bk DK Dk Toplinz The paper says that someone threw a base, cowardly egg at him. What kind of an egg is that? Geo. Feldman: One that hits you and runs. DIG PF if Salesman: Lady, you ought to try one of our new oil burners, they are faithful to a degree: if you go out, it'll go out with you. 6 -X .1 .nnumur- --1926 -I-1'11-I-11 1 Tk B3-f.1. Q-m if 1 : fm- 'T T 'Q 1 1f Y T ,.-. ,lj Qfml Kg f cf ' ,ffl 39X E B ' I- J My 2 2 J- ' Ry V I ,O I NZ 2 j B ' T4 12 Photo-Engvavmg 3 B Q' 'T W ' H P Qomp 3112! B 5 5 ' nw fe anew sts, Dum. l n , I H B 9 5 8 H f . a ,L HARRY G. LoTz. PRESIDENT , L ' sa H 3 W esi uensg KAISZIVHZQVS i, H 5152! E g g 0 0 -' lfl 7f'dV87f'S A w S Z lwr v CMAKEQ OF THE ENGQXNQQINTHIS PUBLICATION V blqv 9 1---sa .. ........ .'EBR'UAR,Y,- ,, 1926 ,.,- -.mi--.--H Y I 1 Kravitz Cto waiterj : Do you serve lobsters here? Waiter' Yes sir' we serve anybody. Sit right down. 'Iaxi-driver ftalking to himself about the autolz Gee, what a clutch' Engleback: I don't think I deserve a zero. Teacher Neither do I, but it is the lowest mark that I can give. 66 ' ! Y Ik Sk Dk I 77 F. Taylor: Aw, mind your own business, won't you. af fu 4 ll , Ku THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE NAUTICAL SCHUOL on board the U.S.S. ANNAPGLIS OFFERS a two year course in Seamanship, Navi- gation, Marine Engineering and Electricity to young men over I7 years of age, who are resi- dents of the State of Pennsylvania. For particular: apply to the SECRETARY 348 BOURSE PHILADELPHIA, PA Father freading a letter from son Compliments at collegej- Ben says heys got a beautiful lamp from boxing. of Mother- I knew he'cl win some- Bnuk 21 thing in his athletics. BOARD or COMMISSIONERS or NAVIGATION . . . ll ' I . . , 64 ' . . U . . . , 66 . . - - as . . . - as . LIEBFREID BROS Fresh Meats Fancy Grocerzes an Delzcatessen 1945 N. 61st Street BELL PHONE: BELMONT 2966 GRADUATION BOOKS CARDS GIFTS Party Decorations J: Favors Card Shop of West Philadelphia Haddlngton Art Shop 6050 Market St 517 So 52nd St. The Most Afppreczatwe Gzft of All HOSIERYEQSILK UNDERWEAR 70711 T H E G 0 R D 0 N HOSIERY STORE S. W. Cor. 60th Sz Market Streets Everyone Knows Gordon Hose Presco- My dad's awful smart. Fred- VVhat does he do P Presco- Why, he's a mechanic and makes locomotives. Fred- Gee! That ain't nothing. My father's a commuter and makes two trains every day. -- -'---'---'-'--------'---''----' -- -- -rnnnuAnY' f'1928'-M' 1 O ag f Bones Which has more value-a dollar bill, or a silver dollar? Jones Neither according to my Way of thinking. Bones That shows how much you know about it. A dollar bill has more value When you fold it you double it. When you unfold it, you find it in creases Kravitz fentering crowded barber shopl : How long will I have to Walt for a shave? Barber feyeing him criticallylz About three years, I suppose. fN fn Compliments Of Iguuk 2 MR. RUTH w.1a.e.s. West Philadelphia 'FEBRUARY' - Electric Supply Co. Supplies, Lighting F ixtures, Appliances 5943 Market Street WYMAN DRUG C0. DRUGS, MEDICINES, PERFUMES, TOILET ARTICLES, SOAPS BRUSHES, COMBS, AND A FULL LINE OF DRUG- GIST'S SUN DRIES 5718 LANSDOWN E AVE. 19284 -V' The Ford is my mr, I shall not another want. It moleellz me to lie down in 'wet places, It soileth my soul, It leodetlz ine into deep water, Into the paths of ridifn-le leadeth it me, for its 1zo1ne's sake, Yea, though I run thru the valley, yet ani I tossed upon the hills, I fear great evil 'wlzen it is with ine. Its rod and its engine they discoin- fort ine, It anointeth my face with oil, Its tank inznnetlz otfer, Surely to goodness, if this thing fol- low nie all the days of my life, I shall dwell in the house of the mad forever.-Selected. Colonial Theatre Aspen Street and Lancaster Ave. Compliments of l Bunk 72 QYEBILUARY' 1 WAWA DAIRY FARMS Main Ojice: 22-26 So. 32nd Street Bell and Keystone Phones Farms and Bottling Departmenl Wawa, Pa Compliments MR. 8: MRS. CHABROW 0 df,'192B' g--. -lm If it's a good picture you'll see it at SEGALUS APOLLO THEATRE sznu a Tnomrson srs. Compliments Buukl Miss SHOE Compliments L M S EIV E R Of Of of Our party would have been a great success, said the temperance leader, if only our leading speaker had not forgotten himself. Why, what did he do ? Well, before he drank the glass of water, he tried to blow the foam off the top. PK PK Pk A fine stenographer you are! Call yourself a typist and don't know how to put a ribbon in a typewriter. Well, does Paderewski know how to tune a piano? ,C -rEnn.uAP.Y- , V-119283-f' ' ' Commencement Time to Begin a Saving Account 4 0 Paid in Cut Savings Fund Department GUARANTEE TRUST AND SAFE DEPOSIT Co 9 SOUTH 52ND STREET l420-ZZWI tS 316-1820 Ch t t Central Qfncez Main OfHce: a nu t. - es nut S ....................,....... .. ,L ..,-,-..,1..-,.. AQVV - Qrg5n.uA1z,Y' -1926- 1 ESVPUM Theaffe SCHMELZKOPF BALA-CYNWYD, PA. , , Fine Candles 8: Ice Cream Directio n - Stanlfy Company of America HOLD YOUR SCHOOL OU' Own Make BENEFITS HERE 6006 LANSDOWNE AVE. C1-IAS. P. PURSLEY, Rffident Manager The Particular Theam' for Partirular Pfople Phone' Belmont 0233 Scnocu 81 MARKERT M E E s ' o BREAD, ROLLS Brokerszn AND CAKES Highest Quality Supplied to Res- M 0 R T G A G E S taurants, Hotels and Lunch Rooms and I N S U C E Day 8: Night Service som si oxronn STREETS T H O M P S O N A N D I-IUTCHINSON STS. NOTARY PUBLIC PHONE: BELMONT 9201 SteveHS0n5723 Conversation Over the telephone according to the latest approved methods: He1lO! Zatyou?-HOW 'reyuanywayi' . . . Yudosoy . . . Whendit- come? . . . Zatafac? . . . 'Sfunny . . . Say got nothin' on t'night'? . . . Fine! I'l1 be around . . . Tore yer what? . . . Heottobeshot. . .Yuthru- abrushatim? . . . Atsaway! Attababy! . . . Her? . . . Yeh' eightbells- t'night . . . Sorry, car's busted. . . . Yuwannaride? . . . S'mother time. . . .Why not?. . . Zatawayufeel? . . . Awright. Yukingotof' BANG!! --In - .BR-UAR,Y' 1 .N 19284 .AAD THE COMPLETE HOTEL CONGRESS I'IALL AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN WASHINGTON, D. C. HALF BLOCK SOUTH OF U. s. CAPITOL IT NEW FIRE PROOF GARAGE CONNECTED WITH HOTEL UNLIMITED TIME AND SPACE FOR PARKING S. A. MANUEL, President and General Manager Compliments FALKENHAGEN Of Bunk 67 Jffanufacturing feweler 510 JEFFERSON BLDG. 1015 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PHONE: WALNUT 1971 Oh, myj, exclaimed the excited woman, who had mislaid her hus- band, 'Tm looking for a small man with one eye. XVe1l, ma'am,', suggested the Hoorwalker, politely, if he's a very small man, yOu'd better use bOt11 eyes. -------fxe----- KN .pgBg,UAg,y. in .M S flgggdf- While Mother was entertaining a guest one afternoon little Mabel, aged six, repeatedly asked her mother if she felt quite Well. The guest Was quite impressed by this concern of Mabel for her mother's Welfare. At last she said, Your daughter's anxiety is really touching, but why does she ask so often ? Then up spoke little Mabel, Mother said you made her sick, and I'm waiting for it to happen. For MC GINLEY 8: BICKEL Fmt E5 Second Dry Goods Mortgages asm sr. sr Woodbine Ave. or ovmmox, PA. Dzlvtz'nctz'z1e Homes X Compliments Of TAYLOR 8: SON MMZ6 27-29 So. 40th Street Phone. Belmont 2891 H. B. Showers 8: Son 1700 N. REDFIELD ST. American Cleaner 85 Dyer Auto Service This restaurant sure is cheap. How's that?', VVhy, I got coffee, doughnuts and an overcoat for iifteen cents. t 'LJ A .fEBRUAR,Y. V .N 1925 .AA 11I, .Irf Recirculating Warm Sheet Metal Work Air Heating Systems General Roofing Compliments WALTER D. RHEA , , . 0 ng E-Eeat1ngEng1neerQ f 55:94-se-:se I-mvanrono Ava. BUDII 5 PHILADELPHIA. PA. Miss F RORER Bell: All. 4546 WALTER D. RHEA Key. West 2281 Traveler: Ah, I can remember those wonderful nights We spent in Utopia. Assistant: Yeh, them nights was the daze. A Senior applying for a job to sell century plants to the members in the death houses at the leading penitentiaries Writes: Dear Sir: Having seen your advertisement in this morning's issue of the above paper, may I state that I am as good as anyone for the job? I am a OPEN DAY 81 NIGHT Empire Title 8: Trust Company 44th 8: Lancaster Avenue Compliments 60th 81 Market Streets of Banking in ,Every Form Quick Title Service iBook 7 l Savings Accounts 495 Checking Accounts 276 M 1 s s JA c o B s Our Company will draw wills, act as Executor, Administrator and Trustee, and manage estates . - Christmas Club Now Open We are at Your Service m - '--- -renn.uA1LY' g J-1926 M ---- 1 when in. the market for a pup- . py, talking parrot, singing C0mPl1mf'm55 canary or goldfish at reasonable prices, clo not forget the old re- of liable musk 3 Modern Pe! Shop I8 N. 911. sm: Philadelphia MR' NULL Overbrook larlormg Co CLEANERS 8: DYERS Not connectedAwith any other store COWPUWKHIS 63rd St. and Haverford Ave of ESTABLISHED 1911 GRANITE 4971 musk 6 Father- Eva, what were you and Aleck talking about last Miss GOODMAN night? Eva- Oh about our kith and kin. Little Selma fwho lispsj- thaid 'Kin I have a kith?' an she said, 'Yeth, you kin young man, as things go, but still find time for an occasional attack at work. You will pardon my Writing on this side of the paper, but then at the salary mentioned in your advertisement, I felt a plan of economy necessary even at this early time, so you get it? Listen, boss neither you nor me should miss this opportunity for beniticence. Slip me the cash and you won't get burned. Well, I'll close with love to your best set of golf clubs which is just adorable of me, ain't it? So long, Stanislaus Nicodemus Anonymous. sc O Yeth, Pa, I heard 'em. He ' i1- , nuAnY- -1928'+M' W 1 ' is a costly season to the boy or girl who has made no previous preparation to take care of its unusual expenses. Often it brings with it, under such conditions, Worries and regrets which may go far to Wipe out all the joy and good will generated by that friendliest and happiest of holidays. Just a little banked regu- larly from now on will mean a lot to you next De- cember, and it is perfectly possible for every one to do this. It is not yet too late to join one of our Club- classes which are designed tofmeet the needs of every member of the family, and on which We pay 45 interest. 1 -ll. Sixty-Ihird Street Title 81 trust Co. 63rd St. 8: Lansdowne Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. SITTINGQ BFLL TELEPHONE: BY APPOINTMENT PENNYPACKER ,I 2130 H. ZAMSKY Portraits of Distinction 902 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, U. S. A. .n5gUAgy.f ..1925'.,.f' 1 E have completed successfully over thirty- Qfrkrz five school and college annuals this year, and are adding new ones to our list. There must be a reason-it Will pay you to in- vestigate. The photographs in this Record are a sample of our product and skill. Special Ofer FRENCH GREY S 00 PORTRAITS A COMPLETE SET OF PROOFS FOR YOUR SELECTION P t Wh tPt Witt I ' No rin s Given For Publi i it ou a ron's r en Con nt KC ,U -rnnnuAn.Y- w 1925 MJ ----1-'--'- I 1 Duster Compliments Drug Company of Drugs with a Reputation Johnston's 8: Whitman's Candy Bunk 1 6 Eliz. Arden's Preparation 5400 Berks Street Auto Delivery Phone: Ove. 4880 IT'S A CAR FOR YOU I never work myself into a fit of almost ungovernable rage because of my inability to locate a parking space for my car. I am never tortured by harrowing doubts as to where the money for the next payment on my car is coming from. I never worry myself sick to the verge of nervous prostration about the danger of my wife driving my car. I am not concerned in the least by any new or unexpected noises that develop in my car The matter of repairs and the expense of upkeep for my car cause me not the slightest uneasiness The possibility of a flat tire on my car causes me no anxlety what- QVGI' In fact my mind is absolutely free from stress of any sort in connec- tion with my car and its operation I operate a street car -Judge Complzments Bunk 3 TVIR SILVERMAN C om plzments Bunk 45 of i f, of Qyg5gUAg,yJ S A 1925 ...nj MJ Complimmts Compliments of of 15nnk4 ,MEAN This Book contains-The mind of God, the state of man, the way of Salvation, the doom of Sinners, and the happiness of Believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, be- lieve it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter Here Heaven is opened and the gates of hell disclosed JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD is its GRAND SUBJECT our good ltS design and the glory of Cod its end It should full the memory rule the heart and guide the feet Read it slowly frequently pray erfully It IS a mme of wealth a paradise of glory and a river of pleasure It IS given you in life will be opened at the Judgment and be remembered for ever It involves the highest responsibility will reward the greatest labor and condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents Forever 0 Lord lhy word is settled m heaven Cod so loved the world that HE. gave HIS only begotten SON that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish but have EVERLASTING LIFE for COD sent not his SON into the world to condem the world but that the world through HIM might be saved Sl john 3 I6 I7 Dost thou believe on the SON of GOD3 Si john 9 35 . . , . r s s 1 - n v ' n s ' ' 1 1 ' 1 , . x 9 ' H . . u ' 1 : Q ca 1 v 1 7 1 1 - vs I . . . , . ls ' V9 ' 6 ...ul-........... ....4........,..... ....... ....-.i............... ..,.................. . . . . . . ... - . H . . i FN ELLICK BROS. 59TH 81 OXFORD STREETS ----'--------------v'---'---H f---4-- - -YEBR,UAR,Y', .f192g'.,v- 1 Across F m Overbrook High School FULL LINE OFHIGH S CHO OL SUPPLIES KI 77 I9 t t , his eyes from his book, Step on it and leave me alone. CK ll ?! 7 44 , 7 w192-5-'Y' 1 POOR SON! Father' cried the son of the absent-minded professor, there s a bug on the ceiling. The professor busy reading at the time, answered without raising Who discovered America? Ohio replied the little girl. No Columbus discovered America. Yes'm. Columbus was his first name. GOOD COMMON SENSE. A spinster was chaperoning a party of girls through an art gallery. When they came to a statue of Minerva and the chaperone had told about the goddess and her deeds, one of the group asked, Was she married? The spinster replied, Why of course not, she was the goddess of wis- dom. Strawbrldge C l o t h 1 e r Compliments Market at Eighth Street of High School Students k 35 39 41 42 43 Willhnd our stocks of man 5 ' ' ' ' Wearing Apparel 10 BGRADE ' ' fm ' ' Athletic Equipment ---the most satisfactory in the city. Everything ready for convenient and quick selection 5 ::8c:: d l--Q fN ll -If The PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM AN SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ART '- 'PEBRUARY'I H g -H192 -M V-' I BROAD AND PINE STREETS PHILADELPHIA PA Thorough Work Under Trained Specialists Life Draw- ing Advertising and Poster Design Illustration Costume Design Drawing Modeling Wrought Iron Furniture De- sign and Making Interior Decoration Architectural Design for Beginners Design and Color. Phlladelphla Textile School of the Pennsylvanla Museum and School of Industrial Art Wool and Worsted Yarn Manufacture' Chemistry and Dye- ing Lectures on Loom Fixing' Weave Formation Fabric Analysis and Calculation' Color Harmony' Wool Grading' Silk Analysis and Calculations. APPLICATIONS NOW BEING RECEIVED FOR TERM BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1928 ILLUSTRATED CIRCULARS OF THE ART AND TEXTILE DEPARTMENTS SENT ON APPLICATION D , . 3 7 7 7 J 9 7 7 7 7 7 Textile Designing for Harness and Jacquard Fabrics, , I Z , I 7 . 3 7 7 I Q C VVVY- GYQBILIJAILY- 119253- 4 1 WITH trae appreciation we thank Miss Mathews, literary adfvzsor ofthe Record Committee, Mr Smyth, oar art adfvisor, and Mr Schoch, our hasmessadfvisor -rznn.uA9.Y' Q A 1925 -M 1 Autographs Q Grnnn.uAR.Y-f -' 1925 .M-J 1 Autographx 5 lvl ha -rnaxLuARY'! l-'1925 -M 1 Au I 0 gr cz p h 5 5 ,. ,. .. . . ..... lu ., .............. ...,,.. . 5