West Philadelphia High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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4 A +f TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF FEBRUARY, 1936: 'F WE would know what people are we might ask how do they play and what do they do when released from duty? A knowledge of the hobbies and the interests apart from the business of an individual influences us in our estimate of his character. The theme of this Record is the Fine Arts, of which the highest development is associated with the broadest culture. No one can say that this or that in the Fine Arts is done by this or that rule, for there is something in their every creation which is not the result of standards set up, but is a part of the inner self of him who created it, the product of his imagination, of his feelings of beauty in line or color or tone or rhythm. For you or me to appreciate anything in these arts there must be that in us which responds to that inner self in the being who conceived and executed it. If we have that something our eyes and ears will bring to us a world of beauty. What to do in the hours of relaxation will be no problem, but rather the question will be how one can live long enough to fill his measure full of the treasures of the Fine Arts. May the years bring to you all success and happiness. WALTER ROBERTS. Eight

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MUSIC WESTERN'S HALL OF FAME IN THE FINE ARTS HE editors of the Record have attempted to pay tribute, in this book, to those of our graduates who have distinguished themselves in the Fine Arts. Selecting the most prominent proved a problem that took a long time to solve. We have endeavored to represent as many Fine Arts as possible, rather than presenting merely a list of names. By the process of elimination we have chosen those graduates we think most successful. From among those we have selected Mr. Henry C. Pitz, class of February, I9I4, to represent the group. Mr. Pitz is a well-know illustrator and is a teacher of pictorial expression at the School of Industrial Art in Philadelphia. In the I935 Exhibit of Water Colors at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the following works of Mr. Pitz were displayed, Day's End, Maine Afternoon, Flight of the Heron, Forest Invaders, and Man Against the Sky. We are proud to have his picture and message as a feature of our book. To list all those who have gained recognition in any of the Arts would be impossible, therefore, the editors desire to dedicate this page to all Western graduates who have entered the field of Fine Arts. WE RECOMMEND FOR OUR HALL OF FAME: George L. Waller-SO East Plumstead Avenue, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. Class of June l93O, IN Robert Ambruster-5229 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Class of June, IQI4, because of his accomplishments as a member of the staff of musical conductors on the NBC. network, Ted WeemsF32 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. Class of June I9l8, because of his achievements as the organizer and leader of one of the mast popular orchestras in the country. Wilbur Evans-59lO Webster Street, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. Class of February l925, because he has had outstanding success as an organist. Ben Greenblatt-Shubert Building, 250 S, Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Class of June I925, because at his popularity on WC AU, radio programs. LITERATURE AND ACTING Edward Shenton4Yellowsprings and Mill Roads, Paoli, Pennsylvania, Class of February l9l6, because of his novels, Lean Twilight and The Gay Beginning and his contribu- tions to Calliers.' l-le is also known in the field of illustration. Staats J. Cotsworth, Jr.-Hilaire Road, St. Davids, Pennsylvania. Class of February I927, because of his attainments as an actor with Eva Le Gallienne's company. He is also an illustrator. IN IN IN Seven because of his achievements as Assistant Editor on the staff of Mademoiselle, ART Christian DuIlf5853 Willows Avenue, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania Class of June l9l9, because he is recognized as an artist in etch- ing, and in black and white portrayals. Emily Clayton-720 N. Twentieth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Class of February l926, because her water-colors and her illus- trations have won her recognition. Dewitt Jayne-Wheaton, Illinois, Class of June l929, because of his work as an illus- trator. ARCHITECTURE George Rudolph--9 Windsor Circle, Spring- field, Pennsylvania. Class of February l929, because he has won three Beaux Arts prizes in architecture at the University of Pennsyl- vania. DANCING Eva PIetschg2Ol5 North Park Avenue, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. Class of June l9l6, because she is known for a high standard in the field of dancing,

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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF FEBRUARY, l936: AMONG the Fine Arts, that of living beautifully is perhaps the finest of all. lf we go into the out-of-doors, we find inspiration. There we have varied colors blended in perfect harmony, each hue exhibiting its own true color, yet graciously permitting strongly contrasted shades to flourish side by side without clash. Look into a deep wood. There the low fern and great tree thrive together. They seem to exemplify that most exquisite of all attributes, true kindliness. Watch the changing vistas, the brilliant colors, the harmonious sounds of the out-of-doors. All are a constant delight to the eye and the spirit. What finer work of art could one create than to follow nature's pattern and radiate joy in the harmonious kindliness of everyday life. gD:.4-,iM..sULeN- STELLA C. CULLEN Assistant to the Principal Nine