West Reading High School - Vaquero Yearbook (West Reading, PA)

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:uri I nu U U U - I' ,5,,,n - TW V T n r l ERELEUQQ Ji or C Ax JUNIOR HIGH THE SPIRIT OF EIGHTH GRADE By Three of 'em Did you see our picture? What do you think of us? Perhaps you needed a microscope to see our picture but- You don't need one to see us. We weren't Hin it this year but-we're coming, You can hear the tramping of our feet. This year we were like a little kid at his big sister's party. He has to go to bed and miss all the fun. On several occasions we had to stand back and watch the high school people enjoy themselves, but they can't do without us at.the basketball games. Even if we aren't in it , we are in the Athletic Association and we get some fun out of that. We stood by you this year, but next year we'll be with you. Our Class is Most Unusual Because There is only one colored person in it-A Brown boy' Dorothy is Tall but it's Dorothy, Marks the place where Dorothy Seeds the garden. We have two class flowers, Violet and Lillie. The boy's favorite occupations are Smith and Miller. We have invented a new trade-Auto Vlfagtojner. We have a Van in our class but it is very weak be- cause it's Reed. We do not own the Ritz-Carlton but we do own Carl Ritz. Curtis Won-er fl hate to say itj-a kewpie dollie. Clair Betz that Miriam is Ben's son. Mary is light as Chafffel. Leland CCD-lemons is a part of a fruit store by himself. One girl complains that Arthur Peltzfhjer too hard. Eva Nofsj that eckfsj are good for Chjer. Bobbie put a penny in the Schlott, man, and noddings came ondt. The High School in the gym one day Enjoyed a rare Thanksgiving treat, While we poor seventh and eighth graders Could only stand and watch them eat. Class News Editor ..... .... S tella V. Herb Page 22 SEVENTH GRADE The seventh grade is the last and largest class to enter high school. lt is made up of all sorts of members- some are tall and some small, some are lean and some fat, some are bright and some not so bright. When we First came upstairs among all the bigger folks we felt timid and strange, but now we feel very much at home, only a little shy of the Seniors when we meet them in the halls. VVe were proud to become members of the Lincoln and Roosevelt literary societies this year and enjoyed taking part on the programs especially in playlets. VVe are in assembly and, of course in study hall too with the rest of the high school, but we often forget and speak of the good times we will have when we get to High School . But our teachers always tell us that we are a large part of the high school now and that they expect big things from us when we enter Senior High. So make way for the youngest class. VVe are big and strong and growing up fast. Some pupils in the seventh grade Are very, very much afraid To work a little now and then, Or look at either book or pen. Some other ones are very bad It makes Miss Althouse feel so sadq And what Mrs. Barth, too, must go through VVould take a book to tell to you. But there are more who are good at school And very seldom break a rule. So you need not worry, sigh nor fret, The seventh graders will get there yet. When We Become Seniors VVe'll be angels in truth, take no interest in fiction, NVe'll be far from the worst in contradiction, VVe may squirm at a bug, we may scream at a mouse, But we'll tackle a problem as big as a house. Weill be faithful and keen, we'll be simple and kind lfVhen we pick a task up we'll not lag behind. You think we'll be this, but you'll find we'll be that For we'll play like a kitten but work like a cat. ln the morning we'll work, in the evening we won't, Stay in VVest Reading High School and see if we don't. r v ,. U

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529635 MSE X 'ff Rx CK X t N .L .ss : K X- f KL lhgv Wai-i v7 l ff, ,-ed Jil 1 Q if I ,ff ?'57'Uf.Cf' J, .' .. 'ii it I l 4 it ' fl l' WIA 0. -I '. '53'l1'uk NJ qa ' if - I.-.. Q ' 2 . x l' F 'Q -fi I . LQ Q ll aft ihfj flll K ,,.,.Bef ' wt ft' -l' ii? fi l, 5 tl it ' September 4Thil9Q.3 Fl luvjzlzirdllwwavxiflqss Eii1+r.fS VVHH R9 'l '5 Hgh :mms-H1 Freshman Class History The class of 1927 was looking forward to the day when dear Old West Reading High School would open its doors once more. One bright sunny morning fifty- two rosy cheeked boys and girls rushed into the Fresh- man classroom. Due to the large number, some of them were asked to leave their friends and so amid tears and angry protests were sent to Miss Ahrens' room where they soon became even more dignified than their junior and Senior associates. We finally lost some of our playfulness and decided to settle down to real hard study and behave as Freshmen should. We succeeded fairly well and upon hearing that we now are the best behaved class we naturally got swelled heads . After a few weeks of strenuous work, we were sorry to lose Emma Gerhart, Floyd Filbert and Kathryn Kiss- inger. Later Dorothy Smith and Ruth Schawambach left our happy group and but a few weeks ago Florence Brown and john Williams, the joy of the class, decided to do other work. One morning as we arrived at school, we were sur- prised to see in our group a strange face. It was the face of a girl and a rather good looking one too. Later we learned her name was Marguerite Golden. Don't think because her name is gold-en, she is as good as gold, because she is just as bad as the rest of us. In October, we had a class meeting and at this meeting the oliicers for the year were elected. President-Alfred Small Vice-President-Weller Miller Secretary-Edith Loder Ass. Secretary-Ella McCauley Treasurer-Karl Tyson Class Historian-Ella McCauley At our second class meeting our treasurer resigned and the office was immediately filled by Regina Cronan. Now that we are an organized class of the school, the Sophomores decided to make us feel some of the real spirit of entering High School. We were asked to gather in the gymnasium and were required to go through various initiation stunts. In order that our class might not become too digni- fied and lose all its spirit of youth and fun, we decided to have a doggy roast at Bernharts Dam. The night on which it was to be held proved to be very cold and stormy, so the few that went remained at Florence Brown's home where they devoured all the eats. When St. Valentine's Day drew near we decided to have a party. We had as our guests four of our teachers and none of them dares to say that we are not the jolliest bunch that ever entered VVest Reading High School. Snatches from the President's Diary Jan. 16-A banner day for the Freshmen 9 A. ! ! l Clifford Schaeffer escaped from school without a single scolding. Jan. 18--I notice Fern Kerst seems pale. The loss of her vanity case has visibly affected her. Jan. 21-Olive Dimler actually stopped chewing gum long enough this afternoon to ask a question. jan. 25-They say 9 B. is noted for its picturesque effects. For colorful examples see Mildred Kamm or Gertrude Jacobs. jan. 28-Mr. Yeich told one of the Freshmen that when he hears Bill Wilhelm laugh he thinks ofthe mules they had in the army. Feb. l-Terrible excitement over in 9 B. Miriam Boone made her first attempt to recite in science. Feb. 5-We didn't get very far in oral composition today. Fats Hassler didn't get any further than turkey. Fats would have liked to stay there too. Feb. 9-Most of the Freshmen were in tears today because when they heard Bert Miller laugh it brought back memories of the little donkeys that used to run around back on the farm. Page 21

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SCHOOL NEWS Our New School Building At the opening of our fall term of school on September fourth, great excitement prevailed among the many pupils who were eager for a first glimpse of the new school building. The tastefully planned study hall with its long rows of movable desks, the spacious gymnasium, the auditorium attractive even in an unhnished state, were the centers of lively interest. We felt that we were entering upon a new phase in our school life with arrang- ements that were nearly ideal. Seventh and Eight Grades Join Athletic Association The Athletic Association was organized on September tenth, and, for the first time in the history of the organ- ization the seventh and eighth grades were admitted. The members were enthused at the thought of playing in their own gymnasium and school spirit rose high. Although it was not until November that the baskets were placed and the gymnasium was quite ready for use, the boys gathered at noon as often as possible for prac- tice in passing. Students Purchase Piano The students of the West Reading High School are very proud of the purchase of the beautiful new piano for the auditorium. The principal appointed a faculty committee to make the selection, which proved to be an exceedingly fortunate one. The school board generous- ly advanced us the money to give us the benefit of the cash price. Before many days passed we were surprised with a Steinway grand, rich and mellow in tone and beautiful in line and finish. Constitution Day In conformity with the suggestion of the American Bar Association, Constitution Day was observed in our school on Friday, September twenty-eighth. Mr. Briden- baugh, a local attorney, gave an impressive talk on the purpose of this movement to re-establish the constitu- tion of the United States and the principles and ideals of our government in the minds and hearts of the people. The speaker emphasized the necessity of inculcating a deep-rooted respect for authority and due reverence for and obedience to the laws. At the close of the address each pupil was presented with a copy of the Constitution which he was urged to take home and read. A short program of patriotic music completed the exercises. Initiation of Freshies Sophomore class special-W'e, the Sophomore class having been duly admitted to this august school assem- blage, thought that the freshmen of this year had been with us long enough to learn what the name Freshman meant. With this in mind we posted shipping rules which required each freshie to be sent with two cents worth of postage on his or her face. The female freshies were compelled to wear old dresses, hair ribbons, and different shoes and stockings on each foot, the opposite sex had to wear long trousers, old straw hats and big red handkerchiefs. Upon arrival they were requested to find seats on the floor and to address members of the upper classes as Madam or Sir. However, before even that admittance was gained, each candidate was closely examined and inspected by our guards. At 7.30 P. M. the grand march began and the freshies were led through the building and introduced to the high school ghosts and terrors. After this they were individually initiated in the gym. The fattest boy in the class had to dance with the thinnest girl. Although it was a hard task, we listened to such solos as Yes, we have no bananas and That Red-head Gall' which were rendered by very operatic singers. The great photoplay entitled The Sheik was reproduced and went off with great success when the sheik Hnally made up his mind to carry off the damsel. A romantic scene from Romeo and Juliet came as a surprise to everybody and was received with many cheers. The freshmen certainly were good sports and took everything in the spirit in which it was given. Dedication The lights shone forth from the schoolhouse windows that night of October the twenty-second to welcome young and old to the dedication of our new school. The ceremonies commenced with a selection by the school orchestra, an opening prayer by the Rev. VV. O. Laub of Bethany Lutheran Church, and America sung by the audience. After, a few opening remarks by the chairman, Mr. Herbert Bryson, the Hon. Albert W. Johnson, formerly of the State Department of Public Instruction, delivered the main address of the evening. The whole assembly sang Swanee River. Then short addresses were given by Supt. E. M. Rapp and Dr. A. C. Rothermel of the Keystone State Normal School. Following these speeches the school chorus presented a number of selections. Additional short talks were given by Mr. Scholl, the architect of the building, Mr. Fessler, representing the community, Mr. Landis Tanger, Superintendent of the Reading Schools, Mr. Eisenhower, Principal of the Reading High School for boys, Mr. Wm. S. Delp, our own Principal, and Mr. Dayton L. Ranck and Mr. Elmer F. Wenrich of the local School Board, who spoke of annexing Reading some day. After music by the Continuation School, and the singing of The Star Spangled Banner, the meeting was closed with prayer and the benediction 1311 thi Rev. G. W. Gerhart of St. james Reformed urc . Senior Social The senior social on Friday, October twenty-sixth was largely attended and everybody seemed to have such a good time. During the grand march in the gymnasium, the prize-winning masqueraders were selected by the judges. Ethel Magners and Fern Kerst received prizes for having the prettiest costumes, the Twins were adjudged the best couple, and Norman Shirk won a prize for being the funniest person present. Page 23