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

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General MELVIN A. ARCHIE Indian “Begone, dull care! Thou and I shall never agree. Entered from Downingtown High School, XII; Perlect Attendance, XII; Charles Ray Hi-Y Club, XI. Melvin came to us in his senior vear from Downingtown High School. He has been quick to accept and accustom himself to the routine ol West Chester High School. His winning personality should carry him far. Bon voyage, Melvin. ELEANOR RUTH ASHBY General Rainbow “Eyes—laughing; smiles? many! By Ihese you null know our Bennie. Entered from Berwyn High School, XI; Hockey Squad, XI; Basket- l . 11 Honor Team, XII; Capt., XII; Art Club, XII; lap Dance Club, XII; Dram. Club, XII; Class Lieut., XII; Monitor, X11; l ri-Hi-Y, XII. Lennie came to us from Berwyn in her junior year, but we feel as il we have known her always. She is a dependable friend and lots ol fun. She intends to t..ke up hair-dressing, even though she was a tomboy on Baby Day. EDWIN COCHRANE ASHTON Scientific Rainbow “Jfirth and good breeding will make their way anywhere. Cross Country Squad, XII; Inter-Color Basketball League, XI; Science Club, XII; Library Club, X; Spelling Contest, XII; Class Lieutenant, X. Although the center of all fun and merriment, Edwin is always ready and willing to do his work to the l est of his ability. He has made many friends and will always l e remembered for his cheery disposition and warm personality. He plans to enter Williamson Trade School next year. RAYMOND ALLEN BAER Commercial Yankee “Nothing is so strong as gentleness; Nothing so gentle as real strength. Football Squad, X. XI; Inter-Division Baseball, XI; Commercial Club, XII; Plectrum Club. X; Perfect Attendance, X. Raymond has a most interesting hobby, trapping. Besides this he is one of the best commercial students. All the teachers and students in his classes agree that he is a very capable and willing worker. We arc certain he will be a success in the business world. PAUL WILSON BAIR Industrial Scientific Indian “Silently as a dream The structure rose No sound of hammer or saw If’as there. Inter-Division Baseball, X; Scenery, X, XI. XII. Paul is the smallest boy in the shops. He is always seen in one of six cars, but mostly is seen in his Chevrolet coupe. The best ol luck in the future at Banks Business College, Paul, and happy mileage!

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 rtttnr Class tRnU (As of May 1, prior to final examinations) (Dfftrrrs DONALD EASTBURN General Yankee “A lion among ladies is a most dreadJul thing.” Prow Mgr. Football, X; Class Vice-Pres., X. Asst. Treas.. XL Pres., XII; Coop. Council. X; Sec. Boys' A. A.. XII; Dram. Club, X, XI, XII; Owin' to .Maggie, XI, The Pot Toiler, XII; Sports Ed., Garnet and White, XI, XII; Class Lieut., X, XII; Monitor, XII; Pub. Mgr., XII; Hi-Y Club, XI, XII, Pres., XII. Don , the class of thirty-six salutes you! As class president and fellow student you have won our applause and admiration. Your bright spirit and gay courage have made us happier for having known vou. We are indebted to you for your leadership and inspiration, liest wishes for your continued success at S. T. C. MARY ELIZABETH OBERLE General Indian Thou art the Jriend To whom the shadows oj long gears extend.” Hockey, Varsity, X, XL Capt., XII; Basketball, Class Team, X, XI, XII, Honor Team, X, XI; Volleyball. Class Team, XL Capt., X, Honor Team, X. Capt., XI; Baseball, X, XI; May Day, X. XI; Vice- Pres. of Class, XII; Chorus, X, XII. Asst. Sec., XI; Orchestra, XI; French Club, XI, XII; Tap Dance Club, XI, XII; Music Club, XI, XII; Dram. Club, X, XI. XII; Now and Then, X; Harmony Hall, XI; Class Lieut., X, XI, XII; Spelling Contest, XI; 100-point Athletic Award, XI. XII; Silver W, XII; Tri-Hi-Y, XI, XII. Personality, beauty, and charm describe our Mary perfectly. Her leadership in all fields of activity especially dancing and hockey added greatly to the success of our class. At all times she will be remembered by everyone as a true friend. Diet! January 15, 1956. DONALD LEWIS Scientific Rainbow 41 The true worth oj man is to he measured by the objects he pursues.” Track Squad, X, Varsitv, XI, Capt., XII; Class Treas., XII; Coop. Council, XI, Vice-Pres., Xll; Dram. Club, X, XI. XII; Science Club. XII, Vice-Pres., XII; Varsity Club, Sec.. XII; Band, X, XI, XII; Orchestra, XI. XII; The Ghost Story, X; Now and Then, X; Pomander Walk, XI;Dorothy Vernon oj addon Hall, XII; Class Lieut., X, XI, XII; Capt. Monitors, XL XII; Chapel Usher, XII. Don, a student in math’' and science, has made a very capable captain of our track team. He desires to enter the field of science. We hope he wins the 440 in life, for we'll be rooting for him. BERYL E. CONNER General Rainbow Happy, carejree, and Jull oj jun Tut always ready when there's work to be done.” Hockey, X. XI, XII; Class Sec., XII; Coop. Council, X; Dram. Club, XI, XII; Commercial Club, XII, Pres., XII; Tap Dance Club, XI, XII; Art Club, XII; German Club, X; Now and Then, X; Typing Certificate, XI; Class Lieut., X, XI, XII; Monitor, XII; Perf. Attend., XI; Tri-Hi-Y, XI, XII. Connie is our champion note-writer and can always be seen with her pen and notebook. Although she is a pal to all, she s a great friend to those who are well acquainted with her. We wish her the best luck at Drexel.

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MARION EDWARDS BAKER Classical Sunset “To hear her speak and see her smile. You were in Paradise the while. Basketball. X; Class Sec., X; Coop. Council, XII, Asst. Treas.. XII; Music Club, XI. XII; Latin Club, X. XI, XII; History Club, XI, XII; Chorus, X. XI, XII; Temple Music Festival, XII; Chester Co. Music Festival, X, XII; Usher, Sow and Then, X; Harmony Hall, XI; Class Lieut., XII; Monitor, XII; Perf. Attend. XI; Honor Roll Pin, XL Maripn’s sunny disposition and carefree manner have won her many friends. She does well whatever is asked of her whether it is singing, studying, or collecting money. She expects to attend S. T. C. next year. DECATUR BALDWIN Classical Yankee “Desire no to Hoe tony hul to Hoe welt; How tony we Hoe, not years, but actions tell. Football Squad, XI; Coop. Council, X, XII; Dram. Club. X, XII, Treas., XI ; Latin Club, XII; The Ghost Story, X; Pomander Walk, XI; Dorothy Vernon of addon l att, XII; I). Webster Meredith Speaking Contest, X, XI, XII; Monitor, XII. Barny's” good humor and all-round ability make him one of our most popular students. He always takes his time, but when he starts a thing, he makes a good job of it. A swell pal! Here’s hoping the class marksman hits the bull's-eye at Princeton! EARL BARNETT General Yankee “Friends, Homans, Countrymen, Lend me your cars.” Science Club, XII; Band, XI, XII; Sub. Monitor, XII; Perfect Attendance, XI, XII; Commencement Usher, XI; Class Lieut. Although ''Vince is noted for his joke-telling ability and good companionship he has been a hard-working student. We wish him a pipeing success at the plumbing business. H. HAROLD BARNETT General Rainbow “What I kept I lost, What I spent I had, What yaoe I haoe. Entered from Chadds Ford Consolidated School, XI; Art Club, XI; French Club, XI, XII; Music Club, XI; Dram. Club, XI; Chorus, XI, XII; Orchestra, XI, XII; Band, XII; Harmony all, XI; Chester Co. Orchestra Festival, XI; Chester Co. Choral Festival, XII; I). Webster Meredith Speaking Contest, XI; Garnet and White Art Editor, XI. XII; Class Lieut., XII; Division Leader, XII; Play Scenery, XII; Honor Speaker at Commencement Exercises, XII. “Percy , is indeed a friend, as many of us can testify. He can do wonders with puppets and art, and is an ambitious student as well. His immediate ambition is art college as you can see by his work in this book. We feel sure that the art department will miss him next year. STEWART R. BARTELS General «... Rainbow A jriend in need is a Jriend indeed. Plectrum Club, X; Commercial Club, Treas., XII; Senior Orchestra, XI, XII; Designed Pennant for Class of ’36, X; Class Lieut., XII. We all know Stew” as a hard worker and as an accomplished banjo player. The class of'36 wishes him the best of luck when he goes out in the world. Stew” has ambitions for music.