Titusville High School - Optimist Yearbook (Titusville, PA)

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CLASS PROPI-l ECY As I gaze upon the picture before me tonight, the graduation class of 1924, ,it seems hard to realize that in that organized, elosely allied group, there will be 65 different courses of life to pursue on into the future. Eaeh will go a different road and soon only happy memories will remain of the dear old days of T. H. S. The curtain on school days is drawing elosely down in the old home town, and 1l0NV using the peculiar power of prophet-y and second sight, which my classmates have recognized in me, I shut out the present a11d past, and look deeply into the mysteries of the future. Ah! Could you but come with mel! What a pleasant seenel the interior of a beautiful ehureh. Evidently a wedding ,is in pro- gress, for two couples are marching down the aisle to the soft strains of a wedding mareh. The bride, so sweet and happy, is none other than my old friend, Adelaide MacMillan, and by her side is Art Bodamer. Those faees eaused me to serutinize those of the other two, and seeing Helen Kendall and Ed. Vinopal, I was not greatly surprised. The musie grew indistinet as the quartet paused before the minister, who bore a very remarkable resemblanee to Stanley Hummer. As I leave them, I see Edith Amboyer walking up the middle of a large and beautifully furnished room. A 1nan enters into the pie- ture now, and I recognize the faee and figure of-Jack Beeker. He eorreets the pose Edith has taken to show the eharm of the gown she is wearing. Edith ! A model for the Beeker Fashions. A bill-board eomes before me with a representation of a huge package of gum. Underneath are the words. The Best On The Market. Aids Digestion. C. Brown, Gum Manufacturer. At last! Clare has come into his own. Then I see a broad expanse of well-tilled farm land. A man is guiding a tractor aeross a field and as he draws nearer I saw that it was my old elassmate, Garrett. Ilummer. Ilnder a large tree, stands his wife, formerly Miss Marjorie Ames, keeping the ehildren from harm. I stop before a large sign swinging from a briek fronted build- ing. '4Shields and Early, Taxi-Serviee, night or day. So my old friends, Ruth Shields and Mary Early, are making their fortunes by serving the publie in this fashion. The interior of a beautifully furnished home on Beaeon Street, Boston. Pauline Baker is trying to master a partieularly difficult aeeomplishment to assist her husband .in his voeal lesson. She is smiling, and by her smile I recognize her, for Polly was famous for the sunshine of her smile in old T. H. S. Preston Bishop has become sole owner and manager of an ex- tensive green groeer's establishment. Ile is eondueting business on a plan of his ow11 and .is making fabulous profits. Theodore Jaeobson has outrivalled the great Paderewski. I see him holding a large audienee enthralled, while he played-ehop- sticks! He has another very important engagement and eannot 1'e- spond to the eurtain call.

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l CLASS HISTORY You are about to hear the h.istory of a famous class! We en- tered T. H. S. as Freshmen September 7, 1920, but unlike other Freshmen we were not at all green and on all sides one could hear the teachers and even the upper classmen exclaim, My, what in- telligent looking boys and girls ! During our first year Pauline Baker guided our many footsteps through devious paths. At our first meeting we choose lue and Gold as our class colors. Besides maintaining excellent s holarship records, we held three successful parties during the year, ssisted in Red Cross Work and helped make the'Armistice Day arade a great success. - Though only two parties were held they were considered uge suc cesses. It was during our Sophomore year that other claises began to take notice of our athletes, both boys and gtirls, o were win- Theodore Jacobson was elected president the next U year. h - Wh ning places on the regular football and basketball teams. Somehow we all managed to squeeze through the final exams and we mounted the third rung of the ladder. Our president dur- ing our Junior year was Joseph Radack. This was a busy year and though we spent a great deal of time selling candy, we had time for a few social affairs. We decided to give the Seniors a glontous party and after raising money by various means, arranged for one of the best proms ever given by any class of T. H. S. Time flew quickly and we soon found ourselves sop' isticated Seniors. We elected Lindell Montgomery president, but a Linn did not wish to assume the responsibility, we elected in his stead Ed- ward Vinopal whose excellent leadership has proved that we made a very wise choice. i As Seniors we have held only a few parties. The last one was held April 11, .in Knights of Columbus Hall. The year hits passed all too quickly. lt has been a year of hard work, but we have also enjoyed social activities, athletic events and wholesome friendships. We shall never forget the four years of happy school life spent in T. H. S. Our history as a class comes to a close but o'r history as individuals .is just beginning. We are sure the futur accomp- lishments of every member of the class of 1924 will brin glory to our Alma Mater. It is with real regret that we terminate our stay in dear old T. H. S. V EVAN G. SWANSON. I Hmmm rants I 1 :Mahmud .t

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Bill Ilelfrich is thc highly paid coach of the Harvard football team. He is standing at one side of the field, and is remarking to his companion that he does wish that they could play one game, at least, where some opposition was displayed. The Harvard team has not lost a game since Bill has condescended to act in the capacity of coach. Elizabeth Buchanan is the writer of popular songs and has made her fortune at it. Sl1e is assisted by Lucille Nelson, and their picture on a sheet of music is positive proof of its popularity. Argyle Cook is a railroad magnate and travels around in his private car. Argyle is also a great philanthropist, helping the poor in New York City and in Titusville. Claire Axtell is a ministering angel to the inmates of a large hospital in t'h.icago. Claire is a nurse, and everyone looks forward to the tnne that she comes on duty. Susan Burch has become an authority 011 the subject: How a liihrary Should Be Conducted. She is granting an interview to a famous reporter, who won his fame by securing an interview with Miss Burch. Said reporter .is none other than Ellis Dey. Verna Shepard makes a charming picture as she waits in her rose-garden for her husband. She has not changed much. Her famous auburn hair is still bobbed. Wlio is her husband? I think I have seen him before, when we all went to High School together. Bus Wilson I see standing on the deck of a large trans-At- lantic steamer. He is issuing orders, which he has a perfect right to do, as he is captain. Ile looks very superior, hut is nolt entirely immune t'rom the admiring glances of several of the ladies promen- ading on deck. I heard one of the ladies remark that the captain looked like a man with a pastfl Buck Platt is a prominent figure in politics. I11 other words, another Bryan. He is making his maiden speech for governor, in Titusville, feeling that he will have the instant support of his old friends. Then l see a great crowd. Everybody is gazing upward. In thc far, hlue reaches of the sky is an airplane. The pilot is doing such hreath-taking stunts, that I feared for his life. He descended in a Few minutes, and as he clambered out of the cock-pit I recog- nized+Joe Radack! He has changed slightly, the hair on his temples is white. This was caused, no doubt, by the way in which he created a few exciting moments for spectators. l next. see a theater, the feature attraction seemed to be: Mlle. ltoof, World's Most Famous Classic Dancer. It was Eva, for I saw her picture. The crowd was dense, waiting for admittance. As l watched. a handsome limousine drew up and from it descended our old class comedian, Evan Swanson. He turned to assist a lady to alight and I recognized Carolyn Stienbuhler. As they turned to enter, a man addressed them. Good evening, Governor, and tip- ped his hat to Carolyn. Governor Swanson turned. Why,i good eve- ning, Mayor, l thought you were out of the city. Bud Mc1Cut- cheonl Mayor of Chicago! I was certainly proud of my class- mates. . ?- .. . .g B :PTI-