West Chester High School - Garnet and White Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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Scientific FRANK L. MEYERS Rainbow “Happy Aleyers goes smiling through In spite oj cars and studies too.” Football X; Baseball X, XI; Class Lieutenant X, Attendance XI. XI; Perfect Frank is «a good mechanic and a better student. He learns his lessons and makes his cars the same way: sticking to it till he succeeds. General Motors Institute, Flint, Mich. EDWARD ORENSTEIN General Yankee “Always laughing, chasing the blues away.” Football X, XI, XII; Baseball X; Track XI, XII; French Club XI, XII. Who hasn't heard “Ornv's loud laugh in the halls of dear old W. C. II. S.? “Orny was one ol our big tackles on the football team, and opened many holes tor our dashing backs to go through. . C. II. S. is behind you Orny in anything you attempt to do. P. MELVIN OSTENRIEDER General Rainbow “Until the eery end. He will always have a Jr iend.” Football X, XI, Varsity XII; Basketball Jav-V's X, XI; Band IX. X. XI; Class Basketball XII; Monitor XII; Hi-Y Club X. XI, XII; Perfect Attendance X, XI, XII; Dramatic Pageant XII. II you hear someone in the crowd wondering how such a short fellow could cause so much trouble in one football game, you'll know “Whiffle” is going through again. More than one girl has been heard to say that “Whiffle is a “good dancer too. He is undecided about the future, but we're sure he'll come out on top. CHARLOTTE D. PAXSON General Indian “She always greets one with a smite. Is eeer saying things worthwhile. Basketball X. XII; Hockey X. XII, Varsitv; Volleyball X. XII; I rack X; French Club X. XI; Appar. Club X!; Dram. Club X, XI. XII; Chorus XI. XII ; Tri-Hi-Y XI. XII Sec.; Sara C. Evans Cont. XII; Royal Family XI; In A ready XI; Within the I,aw XII; Now and Then XII; Christmas Entertainment XI; Cheer Leading X, XI. XII; Asst. Class Treas. X; Class Lieut. X, XI, XII; Band Concert X. “Chottv” is equally at home on the stage, in the classroom, and on the athletic field. Whole-hearted and gay, she always makes a success of whatever she attempts. There's a place for you in the sun, “Chottv. BEATRICE PECK Commercial . Rainbow “ When a tot of chatter you hear. Look and you will find Bea near.” Class Lieut. X, XI ; Appar. Club XI. Pres. XII ; Commercial Club XI. XII; Baseball X, XI, XII; Hockev XI, Varsity XII; Track Field X. XI; Tri-Hi-Y XII. “Bea is a good sport and a faithful friend. She was a flashy member (janitor) of the varsity hockev team this year. She is a commercial student and wjjl probably be somebody's stenog.

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CORA MEREDITH Yankek Commercial “Laughing and smiling all dag long When she's around your blues are gone. Commercial Club X, XI, XII; Apparatus Club XI, XII; Dramatic Club XII; German Club XII; Track X; Basketball XI; Class Lieut- enant X. XI. XII; Tri-Hi-Y XII. Cora is one of our «iris who has the three V’s: Vim. Vigor, and Vitality. Cora has a charming smile that has won her many friends. Everyone in Class of “54 wishes her luck in whatever she under- takes. ROBERT MITCHELL General Indian “It s pleasant to look on that mild blushing jace, So sweetly adorned with that masculine grace. The Royal Family XI; Within the Law XII; I). Webster Meredith Speaking Cont. XL XII; Sr. Band X. XI, XII; Orchestra X, XI, XII; Chester Co. Orchestra X. XI; Chorus XII; Traffic Mgr. XI. XII; Class Lieut. XL XII; Monitor XII; Perf. Attend. X, XII; Honor Point Letter XI; French Club X, Pres. XII; Science Club X. XI. Treas. XII. “Bob has climbed the tortuous, steep, and rugged way to the top. All who know him are charmed by his personality. He is well known for his acting ability. Here’s to your success. Bob! ROBERTA ANNA MITCHELL General Yankee “ Jriend Jor you, I Jriend true blue, A Jriend to all she knew. French Club X, XI; Latin Club XI; Chorus X, XI, XII; Chester Co. Music Festival X; Temple Univ. Music Festival X; In Arcady XI; Commencement Music X, XL XII ; Lines Comm, for Dram. Pag. XII; Christmas Program X. XI. XII; Appar. Club X; Hockey X, XI; Baseball X. XI; Tennis XI, XII; Basketball XII; Honor Team Basketball XII; Athletic Honor Award XII; Dram. Club X, XI; Historical Dram. Pag. XII; Perl. Attend XII. The word “can't isn't in Roberta's vocabulary. Her personality and integrity will surely bring her success in the world. RUSSELL C. MOSTELLER Scientific Yankee “Reserved he may appear. Hut always ready with cheer. Perf. Attend. X. XI. XII; Class Lieut. X. XI, XII; Hall Monitor XII; Asst. Class Treas. XI; Band, Junior X. XI, Senior XII; Royal Family, Properties XI; If i hm the Law XII; Dram. Club X. XI. XII ; French Club X. XL XII; Science Club X. XI, XII; Math. Club X, XI, XII; History Club. XI, XII; Commencement Usher XL Although Russell is an out-of-town bov, he has been nuite active in school activities. He is very reliable and dependable, as has been shown in his work throughout his high school career. ALFRED MURPHY General Indian “Like the waves oj the mighty deep, Never quiet unless sound asleep! Football Varsity IX. X. XI; Basketball IX, X, XI; Track IX, X, XI; Chorus X. XI. XII; Operetta XI; Dramatic Pageant XII; Hi- Y Club X. XI, XII. “All is one of the greatest athletes we have ever had here at school. His personality has made many friends lor him. He is just an “all-around good sport: on the held and in school. We wish you luck, “Alf!

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General ANNA PEOPLES Indian Yankee “Always on hand wherever there's Jun. Everyone likes her, she likes everyone. Graduated Chadds Ford X; History Club XI. XII; Commercial Club XII; Class Lieutenant XI, XII; Perfect Attendance X. XI, XII. Anna, always smiling and gay, is a very desirable friend. We wonder if she will ever stop her blushing. Here's wishing her the best of luck. VIOLET ALBERTA PHILLIPS General Roses are red. Hut this 4 Violei's' not blue. She's happy and cheerjul The whole day through. Basketball X, XI, Class XII Capt.; Honor Team XII Capt.; Hockev X. Asst. Mgr. XI, XII; Baseball XI, XII; Volleyball XII; Monitor XII; Class Lieut. XI, XII; French Club XI, XII; Dram. Club X. XL XII; Appar. Club X. XI; Tri-Hi-Y XI, XII; Chorus X, XI, XII; In Arcady XI; Chester Co. Music Festival X; Iemple X; Band Concert X; Now and Then XII; Christmas Enter- tainment X, XL XII; Usher Jterry Wives of Gotham X; Comm. Class Plav XII; Perf. Attend. X. XII; Sara C. Evans Speaking Cont. XII; Cheer Leading X, XI, XII; Party Prog. X, XI, XII; Hon. Ment. Sr. Essay Cont. XII. “Bert” has been a good sport, an artist, and a friend to all. Where- ever one finds a group of jolly people, Bert is usually among them. May luck l e with you in whatever you undertake, Bert.” VELMA C. PHIPPS General Indian “Pleasure comes, but not to stay; We hope that Velma's always may. French Club X, XI, XII; Chorus XI; Operetta In Arcady XI; History Club XL Phoebe” is very quiet, but she always has a pleasant smile and a kind word for everyone. She is especially interested in music. She expects to go to a music school in the future. Because of her ability along this line, we know she will succeed. Scientific KENNETH J. PYLE “His friendliness and cherry smile Will carry him many a mile.” Indian French Club X, XI; History Club, Ex. Committee XII; Monitor XII; Class Lieutenant XII; Perfect Attendance X, XI XII. Though shy and serious at times, Ken is always ready for fun W. C. H. S. and your friends will miss your laugh and your smile, “Ken.” Drexel Institute. MAZIE PYLE Commercial Rainbow Quiet, pleasant, ever working. On her face a greeting lurking. Honorable Mention Sophomore Essay Contest; Class Lieutenant XI; Apparatus Club XI; Commercial Club X, XII; Perfect Attend- ance XII. Mazie is one of the most studious girls of our class. In addition to knowledge she has gained many friends who wish her success in the business world.