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

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4 ▲ a The Garnet and White Amateur llmtr MENTION of the term amateur hour is not, by any means, unfamiliar to all of us. If one has never heard of this nation-wide craze, he is greatly behind the times. Little children of five or six, girls and boys in their teens, men and women of forty or fifty are appearing in all parts of the country on the now famous amateur hours. Over the great national radio hook-ups these people are being heard. In a short while many of them are becoming famous. Thus it may be with us. For the past twelve years our school training has been our amateur hour. Gradually, as time has passed, one by one those who have been unable to make the grade” have, in amateur-hour terminology, been given the gong.” Some have left us to join up” elsewhere. As June 11 draws near, the grand finale comes in the form of our Commence- ment. Some will drop off here, while others will join the great professional ranks of teaching or practicing medicine or law. Of this vast Amateur I lour Finale, which is held over all the nation at this time of year, some are destined to attain the great heights like those whom we hear over the radio hook-ups. I wonder who, if any, of us will reach the top? Jack Hoskins, '36 iUp, iHysrlf, anil i Anyone's soliloquy; not meant lo be egotistical ME, myself, and I must decide the course we’ll take. The three of us must carry the burdens of the years. What we do now will affect the remainder of our life. We’re young and one mistake will not spell disaster or defeat. But what we choose must be done with the utmost care. We’ll think of and study our facilities. First of all we must enjoy the thing we choose, for why go through life with something that would hinder us and burden us more than help us? Second- ly, we could work a few years. Is that losing or wasting time? Time is an essential element. Laziness or idleness is the thief of time, they say, so if we work we’ll be losing but not wasting precious time. Me, myself, and I have a huge problem before us and only time spent in deep thought and solitude will solve it. Think, study, soliloquize, think, study, and soliloquize—that’s what me, myself, and I must do. David Closson, Jr., ’36 I want to live, See sunrise glow. Hear the wild waves Upon the rocks, Scent the petals of the Rose in June, And feel the warmth Of a bird’s sweet tune. I WANT TO LIVE Let me know life’s symphony, Oh, God, Strange cadences that rise And fall, in rhythm to all That is rich and full and fine. And let me taste the wine Of that love which you have sent from above, For all this—oh, God let me live! Flora Papier, ’36

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The Garnet and White ▼ ▼ ▼ 3 i£int of tljr Horizon WISTFULLY, we cast a backward glance. Three years ago it was, when the daring Class of’36 set out to reach the horizon. Anticipation and labor —and we have blazed a trail not soon to be forgotten. Along that trail we were ever encouraged by the sacrifice and the devotion of our stable Alma Mater. VVe have approached that seemingly remote line. Our long day’s tedium is over. Here—here we stand at the horizon for which we so faithfully strove. Or do we? How life-like! The horizon—an intangible object! We can still see but a more distant goal beyond, another trail to be blazed. Unlike our high school pioneering, we shall plod diligently into separate paths to that horizon we now view. A labyrinth of trails- looming sombre and uncertain before us! Thankful are we for the power of adaptation our West Chester has given us. May each trail be blazed to perfection; may the distant horizon hold a rare treasure for each of us! Janice Hunter, ’36 ♦ ♦ 5reater 3Cnue THERE is not, possibly, or ever will be a greater love than that which we have for our Alma Mater. There are so many precious memories attached to its familiar halls of which we shall often be reminded in days to come This school has been our home for four years. We have found joy, honor, pleasure, and sorrow; we have found a salvation for our troubles; food for our thoughts has been given us; we have been fitted to meet many of life’s experiences —all these things has this benefactress given us. It is no wonder that this is a cher- ished time for us seniors, who must slip from beneath her bountiful arms to make room for another class, so that that class may enjoy the same fullness of life that has been ours. What a privilege and a blessing that we have had the advantage of high school! True, we shall love college, but high school came first and there is no greater love than first love. Bette Clayton, ’36 ♦ - WEST CHESTER HIGH West Chester High, to thee we’ve sung our song Of love and praise and loyalty. To thee we’ve meant each word Of affection, hope, and fealty. We’ve meant to leave behind us Things to remember us by. As for what we’ve left behind us. May your esteem be high. May those who are left to graduate Accomplish a great deal more. May they love and praise thee And be proud to leave thy door. We who now have conquered Great things within your walls Will appreciate the lifts you’ve given To lighten our future falls. Muriel Spann, ’36

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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.